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The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
High-Necked Blouse of Velvet.

apparel is that it may be permitted to
share honors with the collarless mod
els.
However, the high-necked items of
apparel are here and undoubtedly
some women will elect to wear them,
says the Washington Star.
The sketch presented herewith illus
trates a very smart little tailored
blouse, made of brocaded velvet, and
featuring a decidedly high collar. The
blouse buttons its entire length, not
even the collar itself being exempt.
For becominGness' sake curved open
ing is admitted at the front of the
collar, with n fold of white georgette,
chiffon or other sheer material peep
ing out.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
new AID FOR FARMERS
Activities of Uncle Sam Under
New Law.
Work of Government in Cooperation
With Producers to Be Enlarged
In Many Ways.

Activities of Uncle Sam along the
line of cooperation with the farmers
of the United States in the increase
of production are to be extended in
large number of ways under the provi-
slons of the new food production meas
ure enacted by congress.
Here are some of the things to be
done by Uncle Sam under the new
law:
Eleven million three hundred and
forty-slx thousand four hundred dol
lars to be used in stimulating produc-
ton, for protecting and conserving
foods, and for survey of the coun-
try's food resources.
Staff of county agents to be in
creased until at least one agent will
be stationed in practically every ag-
ricultural county in the United States
that will cooperate with the depart
ment and the state agricultural col
lege.
Women county agents for demon
stration work in home economics to be
increased in rural counties, and similar
agents to be placed in towns and cities
for the first time.
Farm-help service to be extended in
cooperation with United States de-
partment of labor to assist in bring
ing farmers and farm laborers to-
gether.
Countrywide survey to be made of
foods on farms, in storage, in shops
and in homes. Estimates of family
.f hA 10
Extension of crop estimating to
crops not hitherto reported and to in
clude special inquiries to gather infor-
nation on extraordinary farm condi-
tions.
Hog and poultry production to be
stimulated as far as practicable.
Increased production and conserva-
ton of dairy foods to be encouraged.
Animal diseases to be combated on
larger scale.
Further steps to be taken to destroy
animal pests and predatory animals
which injure crops and kill live stock.
Work for the control of plant dis
eases to be extended.
Survey of seed supplies and needs
to be made and results published so
that farmers will be assisted in OBJ
tanning a sufficient supply OF good seed.
Seed to be purchased and sold to farm
ers by the department if necessary in
restricted areas.
Demonstrations to be carried out in
the proper handling, packing, shipping
and marketing of perishable fruits and
vegetables to decrease spoilage.
News service for various farm prod
ucts to be extended so that producers
and consumers can be better informed
as to the supply and demand and can
sell and buy with less expense, less
spoilage and less lost motion.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08

The most difficult problem that
faces the milliner is solved when she
Is able to produce hats that will suit
her up-to-date patrons who have
reached or passed middle age. Ex-
perience makes the matron the most
exacting and discriminating of all
those who demand much in the matter
of becomingness in headwear, and
specialists devote their time and tai
ents to meeting this demand.
Two of the rich and brilliant hats
with which middle age will face the
coming winter are shown here. AT the
top a handsome tailored model pre-
sents the tall crown and graceful,
carefully managed brim lines that
characterize the seasons styles. Be
low, draped velvet turban provides
a background for feather wreath of
wonderful coloring made of natural
plumage.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
HIGH COLLAR BOON TO MANY
Readily Accepted by Woman With
Neck So Long That II Makes
Her Lack Style.

The girl or woman with the neck so
long that it seems to separate her head
from her body too much and makes
her lack style and n smart ensemble
can do no better than to thankfully
turn to the new high-necked blouses,
dresses and coats. There are plenty
of new and fashionable models already
worn by well-garbed women.
In beige jersey dress there is n
high-stock beige collar which encircles
the neck and buttons in two straps
one side of the collar in front. The
blouse part of this dress is slashed
out in long, narrow U-shaped piece,
showing the white lawn guimpe, to
which is attached winged points that
fall over the beige stock.
In an older woman's one-piece dress
the dress top is cut to cross surplice
without draping. Above the pointed
white pique with an attached stand
ing collar ut the sides and back. This
collar folds over at the top about an
inch. The skirt attached to the top
falls In alternate box and side plaits.
1t is one of those new coat dresses
which have the half-loose easy fit of a
long coat.
A dull leather belt pulls it in. Lot to
define the waist, but as in coat, at
almost hip length. Such coat is much
more becoming to matron, because of
the easy way corsets are cut in these
days to give comfort to the body.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
Allies Are Isolated.


The allies are isolated from those
markets, other than Canada and the
United States, on which they were ac-
customed to rely before the war The
Russian supply cannot be got out
Bulgarian and Roumanian supplies
are in the hands of the central en-
pires. The voyage from Australia and
India is three times as long and there
fore requires three times as many tons
of shipping as is required from North
Atlantic ports. 1t is also twice as
dangerous because of the longer ex-
posure to submarine attack. There
has been large failure in the South
American countries and the new har-
vest from that quarter will not be
available in Europe until next spring.
The allies are unable to use other
cereals alone for bread. They can use
them only as added to wheat flour to
make the war bread now in universal
use in European countries. Except
in Italy, whose people normally con-
sumo much corn, our allies have few
corn mills and cornmeal is not n DUR
able commodity and therefore cannot
be shipped in great quantities. More
over, for generations they have bought
bread from bakeries; they have no
equipment nor do they know how to
bake in the household. Every Ameri-
can knows that it is infeasible to dis
tribute corn bread from bakeries, and
it is therefore necessary for us to fur
nish our allies with sufficient wheat to
enable them to have a wheat basis for
the loaf. However, they can use and
must use other cereals for mixture in
their war bread, and by this substitu-
tion and by savings on their part
great deal can be accomplished. On
the Other hand, a deficit of 4000OO.OOO
bushels can be at least partially over
come if we can increase our exports
from SS,000,000 to 220,OO0,0OO, or near
ly triple. This can be accomplished
If we will substitute one pound of 9TH
er cereals for one pound of wheat
flour weekly per person; that is, if
we redrce our consumption of wheat
flour from FIVE pounds per week to
four pounds per week per person. 1t
will be no privation to us and will re-
duce the privation of our allies.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
FASHIONS FANCIES.

Pique and even bingham waistcoats
are extremely popular. and often the
hat has a touch of the same material
to carry out the color scheme.
Hats of sheer organdie and little
else but bow or a flower are very
smart for afternoon wear with a Tin
gerie frock.
Nothing is more necessary than the
parasol. The costume without one is
not quite complete.
Every size, shape and form of para
sol is to be seen, from the tiny midget
to the voluminous. full-grown affair.
Wells are leading lights on the mil
linery stage just now.
Most of them of white or black lace
are worn thrown back from the face,
but covering the top and back of the
hat
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
Charm of Crepes.

There is a prediction that crepes
of many sorts will be decidedly fash
ionable next year. And for that all
women are thankful. They have all
learned of the charm of crepes of va
rious sorts in the last few seasons,
georgette and other crepe fabrics have
been in such wide vogue. Perhaps one
of the chief charms about crepe is that
it clings and falls in such soft and
attractive folds and lines. Moreover,
it is eminently practical, for it does
not show wrinkles.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
Surplus in North America, 400,-
100000 Bushels Less Than
Amount Required.
MUST UTILIZE OTHER CEREALS
Uncle Sans Food Administration De-
clares Situation Can Be Met Only
Dy Reduction in Con-
sumption.

Uncle Sans food administration
has issued the following statement:
The United States and Canada have
deficit for this year of over 400,
100000 bushels in the amount required
from North America for the allied ma
tions and neutrals of Europe, on
basis of normal wheat consumption
there, as shown by figures for a three
year pre-war period.
The normal requirements of France,
Italy, the United Kingdom, and Bel
gium, for the pre-war period, aver
aged 3S1, 100000 bushels of wheat, and
Of the other cereals 100000 BUSH
els. To this should be added the es-
timated deficiency due to war in their
grain production for this year of $685.
662,0 bushels, of which 196,9O5,0O0
are wheat, making it necessary for
these countries to import in the next
u months a total of 577,000,000 bush
els of wheat and 674,000,000 bushels
Of other cereals if normal consumption
requirements are to be met.
The estimated wheat surplus for
1917 of the United States is SS,000,000
bushels, to which be added the prob
able surplus of 120,000,000 bushels for
Canada. OF other cereals the United
States will have an estimated sur
plus this year in excess of S29,000,000
bushels and Canada a surplus of 49,,
100000 bushels, or total of about
95O,OO0,000 bushels.
Deficit 100000, 900 Bushels.
Therefore, on the normal basis of
consumption the total allied wheat
import requirements are 577,000,000
bushels against North American sur
plus of 20S,000000 bushels, or 100000
900 bushels in excess of the supply.
From our United States supply we
must reserve a certain amount for
neutrals from which we receive vital
supplies, and also an amount to bet
ter protect our stocks next year than
this last. There is, therefore, a deficit
of 400,000,000 bushels in the amount
necessary for normal consumption and
necessary reserves.
While this situation is one of great
difficulty and concern it must be met,
and met by elimination of waste and
reduction in wheat consumption.
In the other cereals, used in Europe
mostly for animal feed, the import
necessities of the allies on normal con-
sumption basis are about 674,000,000,
against a North American surplus of
950,000,000. The necessary reserve
for neutrals and increased "carry
over" will absorb all the margin. How
ever, upon the basis of our present
crop prospects we should be able to
supply their requirements in cereals
other than wheat.
Our crops, especially our corn crop,
cannot yet be considered as certain,
but if all mature safely, North Amer
lea will have an apparent surplus of
wheat of 20S,000,0OO bushels and of
other cereals of about 950000,000
bushels.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
Will Share Honors With Collar
less Models This Winter.
Wo,en Are Not Expected to Receive
rhrostswathing Apparel With
Great Enthusiasm.

A. very determined effort is being
made to popularize high-necked frocks
and blouses for the coming fall and
winter. How well women will coop
crate with the fashion designers in
this respect remains to be seen. 1t
must be admitted that for several sea-
sons the comfortable and almost uni
formly becoming collarless frocks and
blouses have held sway regardless of
rise or fall of the mercury, and it
seems safe to predict that the most
that can be hoped for neck swathing
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
TO BUY PAPER-PULP PLANTS
Australia and India Seeks Plans and
Specifications From Uncle
Sans Experts.

Communications have been received
by Uncle Sans forest products labo-
ratory from the Technological museum
of New South Wales, at Sydney, Aus
tralia, and from the forest research
institute, of India, asking for plans
and specifications and estimates of
cost of experimental paper-pulp
plants.
Richard It. Baker curator of the
museum at Sydney. states that an in
vestigatlon of the pulping qualities of
Australian hardwoods has been under
taken, and he desires to communicate
with manufacturers of needed machin-
cry.
William Raitt of the forest research
institute and college of India, states
that the branch of the service that he
represents is contemplating a large
extension of its practical work and
that the installing of a plant for the
production of paper pulp is among the
projects undertaken. He desires illus
trations and descriptive matter on
the subject and invites estimates from
manufacturers. The raw material to
be used comprises bamboo and Sa-
vannah grasses digested by the soda
method. The institute also intends to
fit up small plants for the treatment
of resins, gums, ETC., cracking of oils,
tanning extraction, and timber creo-
sOtinR.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-09-08
"SoIdierS of the Sea" Can
Get Along Without Matches

Port Royal, S. Glow to
light a fire without matches is
an important part of the train
ing given to Uncle Sans ma
rines. The primitive flint and
steel, used long ago by our fore
fathers, and the old ''wood-fric-
tion" method borrowed from the
Indians, have been revived, so
that the sea soldiers may dis
pense with matches when damp
ness renders them useless. Unit
ed States marines in the tropics
can start fire almost instantly
by using a hollow piece of bam-
boo. This is done by Sitting
the bamboo, stuffing it with dry
moss, and drawing n stick to and
fro across it as a violinist uses
his bow. These resourceful,
worldwide soldiers are expect
ing to find substitute for the
bamboo in France.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06

0LETA ASSEMBLY NO. lob, UNITED ART
isans.-Meets the first and third Wednes'
days, work; second and fourth Wednesdays
Artisans hall. c. D. HINRICHs, NJ. A.
J. II, KoBERo Secretary.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
- The -
Scrap Book
Alsssen In orstery.

Senator Beveridge came to Washing
ton heralded as the young man elo-
quent." He attended his FIRST Gridiron
dinner In 1899, handicapped by his
boy orator reputation. Arthur Wallace
Dunn In "Gridiron Nights thus de-
scribes his adventures:
when Senator Beveridge was called
upon he was escorted to the area In
front of the president, given a brief
lecture and told how to deport him
self as a United States senator. First
his youth was criticised, and he was
told to overcome this defect by wear.
ing whiskers, and disguise Of whisk-
ers was put over his face. Then he
was informed that one trouble In the
senate was due to an inclination to
talk too long, and he was given an
alarm clock and told that when the
alarm sounded 1t was time to quit.
Having received these instructions, he
was allowed to proceed.
Holding the alarm clock in one
hand and waving the other with ora,
torical gestures, the young senator be,
gan to speak, but he had not been go.
Ing more than three minutes when the
alarm, which had been previously set
for the occasion, went on, and as II
rang loud and long everybody shouted
and laughed, and Beveridge had to
wait for another occasion before he
was able to make speech to The
Gridiron club"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
THE MESSAGE OF Mr.. ROOT

To the man and woman who love
their country, numerous events Of re-
cent happening bring grief and per-
haps misgivings. On Monday we over
flowed with just wrath at the pro-
German action of Chicago's mayor, w.
H. Thompson, who defied not only the
civil authority of his state, but the
military will of the nation by protect
ing in their insane zeal body of
American pacifists. thus giving CON-
fort to the nation that is making.world
war on democracy and is striking at
the foundation of the United States.
We shudder at the incendiarism of
the anarchist /. W. W. We are made
to behold the sacred institutions of our
beloved nation being brought to play
to bring about our disunion and undo
ing. The world is sick as it was never
sick before, and there is but one rem
edy-a remedy of blood and iron. Only
by the utter defeat OF kaiserism can a
permanent cure be effected.
In this week s.issue of The Glacier,
in other columns, is published COM
ment of the New York Tribune on re-
cent remarks of Elihu Root, head of
the American Commission to Russia.
Because of the articles clarity and the
concise statement made of American
aims in the great European war, the
Tribune editorial has been reproduced
in full
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
Classification Of Stars,

In classifying stars astronomers rec.
ognize six degrees of magnitude, bu
the term relates to radiance or bril-
nancy rather than to size. Although
the classification is somewhat arbi-
trary, yet each degree Of magnitude IL
approximately two and half times as
brilliant as star of the next magni-
tude below. Then, too, each magnitude
Is about three times more numerous
than the one which precedes it. Be-
ginning with the brightest, there are
visible without glass about twenty
stars Of the first magnitude, about six
V-five Of the second magnitude, nearly
100 Of the third magnitude, over 400 Of
the fourth magnitude, about 1,100 of
the fifth and over 5000 of the sixth.
The total number of stars that can he
seen by the unaided eye is about 5000.
but not all at one time. This takes no
account Of the millions, perhaps hun
dreds Of millions, I'm regions of space
that cannot be reached by the unaided
eye.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
The MESSAGE OF MR.. AVER

Every woman of Hood River can
materially aid the government in car.
rying on the great war against Ger
many by following the advice just
transmitted to the press of the state
by W. b. Aver, prominent Portland
lumberman, who has been appointed
Oregon food administrator under Her.
bert c. Hoover. The housewives of
the state will not only aid the govern
ment, but they will relieve themselves
from the worry over high prices and
scarcity of canned food products this
winter.
Mr.. Ayers advice follows:
The greatest opportunity for patri.
otic service since the war commenced
is offered to the housewives of this
state.
The season of perishable fruits and
vegetables is upon us. The value of
the thousands of war gardens planted
in response to the Presidents appeal
will depend upon the effort made now
10 preserve Lneif prQuuctS.
Let every housewife be soldier in
the food army. Can and dry every
thing not required for immediate use.
Let nothing go to waste. Foods pre-
served for home use will release other
supplies for our soldiers at the front.
There will undoubtedly be high prices
and scarcity of many articles next win
ter. Those who provide for the future
now will have little to worry about
then.
For recipes describing effective and
inexpensive methods of canning, dry
ing and picking call upon the Oregon
Agricultural College or the Depart
ment of Agriculture at Washington.
Many of these recipes supplied from
official sources are being printed in the
newspapers.
Let there not be minutes delay or
the waste of a pound of food that can
be preserved. Our boys are proud to
fight for our homes and liberty let no
woman be too proud to do her bit in
conserving the food supply.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
The Torch of Civilization.

I'm the history of civilization first one
nation arises and becomes the torch
bearer and then another takes the
torch as 1t becomes stronger, the
stronger always pushing the weaker
aside and becoming in its turn the
leader. Each nation that has borne the
torch of civilization has followed some
path peculiarly its own. Egyptian,
Syrian, Persian. Greek, Roman, Frank,
all had their ideal of power--order and
progress directed under supreme au-
thority, maintained by armed organi-
cation. We Anglo-Saxons bear the
torch Of civilization because we pos
sess the principles Of civil liberty, and
we have the character, or should have
the character, which our fathers have
transmitted to us, with which to up
mold it. II we have not, then be sure
that with the certainty of law OF
nature some nation-it may be one or
1t may be another-aready knocking at
our doors. will push us from the way
and take the torch and bear 1t onward,
and We shall go down.-Thomas Mel.
son Page
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
How Roman, Took Their Food.

The Romans reelined at their ban.
quets OH couches, all supporting them
selves on one elbow and eating with
their fingers from dishes placed In the
center of the table. Each was supplied
with napkin, and knives were used.
though It does not appear that every
one was supplied with one. Nothing.
1t would seem, could be more fatiguing
than to partake Of repast III such an
awkward posture or less conducive to
neatness, 1t being almost impossible to
keep the hands clean even with water
supplied by the slaves or to prevent the
food and wine from falling on the
clothing and the draperies Of the couch.
This manner Of eating disappeared
during the dark ages so far as the
couch was concerned, but the peculiar
fly Of taking food with the fingers from
q common dish continued afterward
for more than 1900 years.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
PENDLETON ROUND
UP TO BE GREAT

"The Pendleton Round Up of this
year is going to be the best We have
ever had in any year" is the way Mrs.
Bertha Blancett, noted COW woman and
rider, expressed it last week when she
was here, having arrived to deliver in
person an invitation to Rev. and Mrs.
VIM. A. Sunday to attend the great
Northwestern event.
Mrs. Blancett stated that every rider
present last season would return this
year with the exception of Lee Cald-
we'll, who is now captain of cavalry
troop of the Oregon National Guard,
and Floyd Irwin, who was recently
killed while participating in Frontier
Day activities at Cheyenne.
Mrs. Blancett's husband is noted
horseman. He is in France serving
with Canadian light cavalry troop.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06

More than one successful lecture star
had to thank Major Pond for his start.
He had keen discrimination and not
infrequently sought out and dragged
upon the lecture platform an obscure
genius who never thought to see him.
self before the footlights. Such a
genius was Bill Nye. When the major
found him he was acting as postmas-
ter and editing the Laramie Boom
erang over livery stable. C'Walk
down the alley, twist the gray mules
tail, take the elevator immediately
Pond persuaded him to try lecturing,
and as there proved to be both money
and useful publicity in 1t Nye was
grateful and used for years to remem-
ber the major with characteristic
notes. one of which had the following
exhaustive signature:
Yours with heart full OF gratitude and
a system full of drugs paints, oil, turpen-
tine, glass; putty and everything usually
kept in a first class drug store.
BILL NYE
P. S.-Open all night.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-09-06
earkis Was WilIin'.

He was travelling In an out of the
way place and had to put up over
night at second rate hotel He said
to the clerk when he entered, Where
shall autograph Autograph" said
the clerk. "Yes; sign my name, you
know" "Oh, right here" AS he was
signing his name in the register in
came three roughly clothed, unshorn
fellows Immediately recognizable as
mountaineers. One Of them advanced
to the desk will you autograph
asked the clerk, his face aglow with
the pleasure that comes from the con-
sciousness of intellectual superiority.
Certainly" said the newcomer, his
face no less radiant than that Of the
clerk; mines rye"