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The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
German Governments
Firm Name Is Divine
Rights and Big Business"

American publications are giving
their readers much about the reichstag
and that body's demands upon the Ger
man autocracy for political reforms
Thru rather prejudiced sources Amer.
lea gets information to the effect that
the reichstag, the popular body Of what
may be called the German congress. has
secured certain of such reforms or
autocracy's promise of them. and be-
cause Of this some folks have hope Of
radical changes in Germany form OF
government and, consequently, early ef-
forts for peace.
But When We come ~ study Ger
many's scheme Of government. we find
that it was connected especially to err
able he's au!ocracy g detea. sucn popu-
lar movements. and ve must dra8 the
conclusion that IL the reichs,ag has
really got anything important from that
autocracy, changes ri the highest lmpor.
60 the world are incu5ating
The German congress we would
call its composed 81 tho bundesrath
corresponding somewhat 70 our United
States senate. and the reichstag. elected
by popular vote. a. IS cur house.
Az the head Of the dozon-and .a-half
of German state are some kings.
princes, grand-dulses and dukes and
tins royalty chooses the hundesrAth
The king Of the greatest OF these
states, Prussia. IS also emperor Of Ger
many. and he and the bundesrath mold
power over business and foreign affairs
and final decision as 70 national action
in war affairs.
Call this The nucleus Of German autoc-
racy
The kaiser. his family and immediate
friends, and the heads Of the states and
their families and friends 90 into big
business.
They invest in and control the Krupp
concern. steamship lines, railroads, pow
eriul franchises. evbn in institutions
right in our own country, and. under
German military organization. the bank
81 and manager OF big commercial con-
earns is part # The military organiza-
ton.
So that German autocracy is royalty
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
Pointed Paragraphs

h,'er woman reactes a certain
age never mentions
III eamn aaV rNn rrts
are . matched ~ play asaa.t
p. GHp.
d f0 remember fHata pom
Hl rsIe Rith tIn -per4-r
button
uua Sind o. 'He virtue of sn
enemy 'he forthcoming ~
r
dow realh Yag5
Vu1rrr when ber phys c.au
i.ar-ta.
V n rae Golden Rule an ay
case Girl Nho want ~ rra-
ro
tax more Than handsome
H..e m pa-i0r ta.lc t0 Keep 81
oar ~ house
bsil crank would Do called
maniac n h euHg Sass
rsI aa o.her chauna
NA1 socia9Ie man BIAS min
l-a era be- goes and bofhof
Vho IS ausf
~ seldom 80 his raa
r father The nli my
J'as on 20 all he t
gt man can't eet a /a.r
ers 20 bold lp nl rIfut
ar i as bis ffou e-s
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
This May Sound a Lot
Like Good News. But Do
Not Cheer Too Soon

"Partisanship has All but disappeared
from the United states senate. remarks
a Washington paper speaking of the
senate committees war tax report
This TT1G1id be mighty cheerful news,
if one didn't go So far as 10 ask the
why Of said disappearance.
To oe satisfied with the cheer furnish
ed by this bare statement is q good deal
ike feeling happy over news that your
brother has been cured Of appendicitis,
when the operation killed him.
The senate is in considerable part
made up Of nice gentlemen interested in
railroads, steel oil. lumber, abnormal in
comes and excessive war profits and,
when the question is over taxing these
interests. they naturally get together
The purse is mightier than the party.
when the pinch comes.
United States senate records show
that
While in several recent Instance n
which personal interests were NOT .nvolv-
ed the present senate ha, shown nom
partisanism approaching genuine patri-
otiSm, no party w0Tshlper need worry
over the permanent retirement of par
tisanship from thai; body
Halt Hail. the gang al here" VIII
again res0uud thru those acyed nails
just as soon as party aivan-ages get "a
stronger pull man private interests
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

Which | wish to remark, and my Ian
guage is plain, that the devil is much
moderated gent. that his activities are
wider spread. or wide spreader, as the
case may be, than this skeptical age is
pleased TO suppose. and that, further
more, he does not coniine himself to
souls of men. but that he can. and does,
-inhabit, inform and control not only ami
mails but also wood. stone and metal
am firm believer in the inherent
cusSedneSS of animate things.
There's the collar button, for instance
Designed originally to enter little slit
in the back of the shirt band, that seems
to be the least of its intentions its favor
tie occupation is leaping out of your
hand and rolling heavens knows where.
If the Old Nick is not in all collar but
tons. shirt studs. cuff buttons and the
like, why don't they go peaceably into
the holes they were made for?
While | am about it, too. I'll just take
whack AT the fountain pen. All YOU
can read about them is the advertise
ments that tell you how grand and p0ble
they are. But did you ever try toEhauf-
feur one of the dunn things? 1t leaks,
and goes dry. and spills, and does about
everything else except >wriI. ] own one
because, theoretically, itTthe lazy mans
friend. which same iz/the undersigned.
But if they heard an the things I've
said to and of saiG pen they sure would
put me ont of he choir.
Again let ne animadvert upon certain
corks whicHyou want to get ont Of GER
tain botNes in a hurry for certain
friends /Sho are standing around, only
10 h91Fe said corks crumble and let the
corMcrew slip out and further resist all
eXorts Of extraction until you have to
drive them in and then have to strain
the little cork crumbs out of your
grape Juice before you can drink it.
Let US, while we're at it, also speak of
the dinged matches that break OF up
close to the head when YOU 20 to strike
EN- and the rug that keeps creeping up
under your chair, and the hat that will
not stay put but is forever somewhere
else when you want T. and the wood that
won't burn i'm the fireplace that smokes.
and the address that YOU made note
Of but has mysteriously disappeared, and
the pipe that is always stopped up and
the letter that YOU know you put right
there in that pigeon-hole and now has
gone and MD, and the tire that blows out
Just as You have barely time TO get to
the show, and the telephone that gets
"lne-busy" spell just when you're in
your bloomin'est hurry, and the collar
that saws your neck and the egg that
contumaciously jumps on 20 your dress
shirt front exactly when you wish to APP
pear most elegant, and oh. we'll what's
the use'
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
We Know How 1t Is:
The Price Is So High You
Want More of Them.

BE stiIl, sad heart. and cease repming
We are able today 10 read the depths
of your innermost soul
We know what troubles you
We saw the newspaper announcement
the same as YOU did.
Nobody likes them better than $50 do.
Nobody Is in better position TO SYM
pathize with you.
They were despised thing eaee upon
the time-food fof the lowy.
But now that they arc 20 Doe % cents
a pound, they take their place with pate
dc fol gras, the luscious sweetbread, the
fried oyster. black bass. white table
cloths, linen napkins, finger bowls ana
the rest Of the elite
We are speaking Of pork chops
heretofore delicacy only % hear me
Pullman porter tell IT,
We are speaking If me are
"greazy" on which the mnstr Z maa Ie-
ported himself Twin easy
Are YOU fond Of them?
Are you cut to the quick by The mar
ket report thar this integral par 81 -ar
hoy has gone ovee into TIE millionaire
class?
Are YOU firmly convinced that "e CONF
mon people have been delivered body ana
soul to the packers ANA that we are
hound for demnition and the bow-wows
with no thought on the part Of our gov
eminent for our well-being?
Are you for cheaper pork chops
If you are, LISTEN
We spring to the side of the meat
block to help you-to save you and 70
save for you your pork chops
We are going to preserve them to you
at a greatly reduced cost.
That is to say, we are going to advise
you how you can both save the pork
chop to your bill Of fare and have il at
a reasonable price
Are you ready for the advice?
All right; here goes:
QUIT EATING PORK CHOPS-EOR
THE PRESENT ~ AT so CENTS A
POUND.
That'll turn the trick. brother. just as
sure as you are a foot high.
Don't buy EN-.
Don't eat EN-.
BOYCOTT EN-
You cannot eat your cake and have it.
Cut 'em out for a while and the price
of them will drop down where they viii
again be so-cheap that you won't care
for them.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
Ip-tO-Date

The following conversation occur
rcd In ono 0f abe lunch rooms the
ofhcr day
Customer Please add two elnkcrs
of German FuukiDrfs emp of Eng
nsh breakfast tea and tWo French
rolls
Walter no tho cooklN one war orr
~ tray
Customer Please add two -.nkers
fdouchnufs fn ut Drdcf
Waiter fo fhc- cooks Throw IN q
couple Of boats.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

ASHLEY Aa rhor1t9n uFke
cooling h prora apor bedroom
with hi. automobile ne Drives thc
machiua right u1 fo 't" onrg win.
dow dlscnnnccts part ~ fha engine
and reycr thr Can unE t 70
tiow cool air mo fhe room A' first
'he odor ~ gasoline bothered SIR
Dyke. bur whru Thorn nn 'old nrr
q would drive ava. moth hn GH0
mind ~ ans more.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
\ Get -Rich-Quick Scheme

Two Young Irishmen In Cana
dian regiment were going into the
,renchea for fhe first time. and their
captain prom cd them five shilllngs
erh Tor every German thcy killed.
Par Dog down 20 resi. while Mick
performed fho duty % watching Pat
had not lain long when ne wa
tslkened by Mick houfinE
They're comm They're comm 100
ftFtns comm 90 bouts Pat
Tho Germans reptiles Mick
4Da mans arc there >"
thouf $4,000
"Hegorra.' shout. PA. jumping
lp and grabbing his rife. "our FOR
tunes made
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

Much summer sickness and
great deal ~ uncomforfahleness
may bs avoided - reasonable care
Is exercised IN The choice ~
vacation place
ordinarily Tho questions which
ar. asked whom one Dis seeking
character ~ he food and bed the
extent OF Tho social lfe and TIE
opportunity fpr games and sports
These are IMPORTANT hut they are
~ secondary Importance a. compar-
et -" 'h ne question ~ Tho health
f1e~s NJ he locality tn which b.
Intended fo rest during ne warm
days vacation sanitation. IN other
words hou'd DO considered
l"n choose q place whore the
water supply comes from a stream
which receives the drainage - hg/
man haaiiaf!one or place Whole
'he wafer drawn from "A -haTow
wal or n vol that 81 apt y re-
ceiTe fha drainage % oathouzI
One - the fhlngs whey is DO
tr' hv Gritty t0iks in the /uu'rv is
nlf And mlk which u produced
bs dry cow III dirty stable md
handled ~ dirty hand/ is unfr for
Hma0 con gmpuon. /The best "a
vo-r .ement any coYhrry resort can
have isa clean /airy wholesome
3ary n which Cyan cows are milk
q ~ clean labbrcrs
ron go u summer resort
vtre tho Window and ioc~- ar-
nor arefuIlT screened Files mos
qgfoeg arI other Insects arc dan
eerous cIrriers % disease germs
and arc/o be- avoided
S Isorr withou' good bathing
acITe ls no resort Ar AN as far
u keep cool and keep We'll prob.
IN arc concerned
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
The old Gardener Says

In fho home garden f9
Tf pieces ~ board under
a. tr mu. kmeions and ih"
a..raru Ions. or el4s Or ian1
o end WHOM thi- is done
VIII riprn much moro
and There viii hf ir
danger N carly decay viiIf
-.Hcrms will NOT have an op
Mrs 30 cat into fho SKIN
rrs.rr Tho fruit Viii look
SETTER whom cuf FIR ihr
sprayin3 win ho-iea1t
fiil nrcfNsary pro-
carlton Sometime fhr vine Fo
rrr. quickly before fhn
f1fr fn thc eeaHon
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
Health Questions Answered
Larderira soF Arteries

y What causes hardening
~ fho arteries and what can be- done
t1 prevent such condition ?"
hardening OF rho arteries Us caus-
ad by oversfraiu excessive use %
r1h0lic liquors and specific dis
oasc Avoid ne foregoing and
chances arc sou will avoid harden
ing W fhc arteries
r ~ = am constantly troubled
~ fhc summorfime with Itching %
fho solos of my feet Would the
dyes n black cocks De apt 20 cause
tt
Yes that is a frequent cause ot
itching Try bathing your feet with
"a solution ~ hcarbonate ~ so--
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
They Are

Yo1r wife used 10 .re
great deal haFe Dot
~ rr lately
Stafford since 20 have had chill
r has had no time
Al children arc 7lch n
Erery body
teanuf crop ia ~ f90
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
Despite the Evidence

"ft is mean fhe way the neighbour
NaIk about jim
10 Vhst Ray'"
'Brrau- fhny scc him ont with
fhe lawn mower in The morning and
Ffh tha baht carthage in ihe after
noon. fhrs sag Do has mo push about
him."
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
I ,ual symptoms

Are val sure DO F crazy doc
Y AFRO biz wife you ourbr to
know
been married. twice be-
thought No. acted about
r The others Lifc
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
From Another Pointof WeU


t~-Irr
-,.,i-o ., o..- ase 90 e. ~ 10 ---s-.,,...- ~ Q
,1e resru~-.s cur r. sts-.e-. f---- t-,s -ats en-
LII - s,-.--e4 ~ ~.--. s-~s mana .~a-
- $4,000
p.,sf .-.o- y-ate--f As-~
-r, ,-.--..,.-,.-. t., .,,..,
i"1
~ Goa. 90" q. NUN "ii
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The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

Ycs. that's me. said Ter
enrc gl0omily
lin Wei old man." con
tuuod Mike. ] really scarcely
know whether 10 congratulate
yoa Or nor I know she's got
plenty OF coin You'll have 20
give up fhoaters, YOU know.
and also smoking and drink
inn ~ vou marry hgr "
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

INK OF each other with fearful
glre Each took y turn at max
inc The days entries 10 Tho log
book and the ma'e when meK.
ing hls entries was very SUR
prlscd 20 find IN tho captains
handwriting Tho words
June . 1917 Mate drunk "
fio stared AZ g. wrathfully "A
moment. then a slow grin
L..---. .-...-. IL. T.ru LIZ -.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

Why. J thought yon ieercl
az AN that SORT ~ thing eN-
claimed his wife
Vol. lts this way aid
Oldhird We've got ftrIs hnfe
new motor car an we've got
20 be- keerful 7 don't say that
I'm liable 90 exceed thc speed
limit bar n should I want
70 be tn position 90 sec
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

FINHIs DEPARTMENT q t--th On me
ePesto0 e. the advertising aser the 9.ass ara s." "a
relating experiences win aesetsers "No rave
Unfair their assertions CT pr7n' es-o nave
20 npnest
ts osonest foend n re 7es WI not ne
~ Q -
Only gv77s ~rts 7sme ana
preferred
Actress. Mirror. The Times Detroit, Mich
sa- ~-e nor nation ffases Nttaa
"a
rse Has Manufacturing company Mche 2ora'a1 ens,se
%
valued lt between S1''"J7
81 >
+.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

Iionsirr as ho rnsc putting
ard blowing above water.
caught bold of Tho Tail az the
coir not having doubt but
THAR fhc natural instinct az the
animal would carry him safely
ashore The old mare made
for 'hr land. bar me frightened
colt Wam Justify down tho
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
The Keep Well
Column
RESORTS

Even those who take their va
arloH- along IN the waning end ~
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

current with ifs owner SIN hanging fast Let
- ~ Tho colt and hang 20 Tho mare, shout.
"a som" OF bis friends Boob exclaimed the
lioo7icr spou,ing tho water from his mouth. 'it's
mighty fine telling mo 20 lef geo fhc colt, bur 10
man who can't swim this ain't exactly the
t.me for swapping horses
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

$50 you're engaged 10 Miss Oldcash, Tercnce7
said Mike, extending his hand
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

That's All worry we'll" sam Terence bitterly.
Bui fho point b. This II don't marry her
shall have 20 give up eating
The captain and the mate on board the Pretty
Polly were IN loegcrhcads They scowled when
over thcs met and seized opportunities Of scor-
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

~ think I'll become special constable" said
Mr Odhird suddenly
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

broke 0VoT HI8 ACC He TOOK Ms pom and
wrote
June ?. 1917 Captain sober"
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

thar ] get a square deal
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22
lnanimate Cussedness
BY Or. FRANK CRANE

Copyright. 1915. by Frank crane)
The Detroit times., 1917-08-22

From the. o ary ~ ogr We Nronr Ctzs0
and long PES dent. NJ Ultimate Consumer
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-19
TATE COUNCILS FORMED
IN F0RTY-EIGHT STATES
Fc',oh OF Nntionnl Council Of Defense
he's ns Clearing House for In
tcrChnnEc of IIcnh.


fcrchnnEc OF Liens.
Inc section on co-oDcrat ton with
'ates OF the Council of National De-
ha' IL acting as the clearing house
't"eeh tho state Councils Of Defense,
o~ established in forty-cicht States
nd the District Of Columbia. II re-
ives from them reports Of activities.
isEes'ions. and requests for informa-
on ana. in return. forwards them
'portS of the activities OF the other
yates, requests for corporation. and
at"ria! from the various departments
the government ana the Council Of
atiOnal Defense.
The work of these State organiza-
ons is rapidly growing and covering
WIDE range Of activities. Twelve of
lem have been established by act of
legislature and have powers and APP
ropriations. Forty-Onc have further
Intended their influence by the crea-
on or Statewide system OF local
rganiZation. generally based on the
puntY as unit. but sometimes reach
lg down as far as the school districts
hd municipalities. Like the national
ouncil, the State bodies are sub
lvided into committees dealing with
ANY phases of defense WORTHWHILE
4sry. publicity. transportation. finance.
'od. industries and labor, mineral.
edical. science. legal, educational. CO.
Fdination OF independent societies.
overall OK the State councils issue
,eir own periodicals. and publicity Is
aintained by the circulation Of bullc-
ms and the aid Of many public speak
re-
Some OF the activities arc necessarily
Importance only TO the State alone.
ut IN number Of cases they have
pen found most effective agency for
no completion of .ians OF nation wide
Importance. Thus the War Department
as benefited by their cooperation in
ne matter OF recruiting, tho Treasury
department in respect to the Liberty
ban. the Department OF Labor and
gricnlture in many OF the problems
HIGH concern them both. AT the re-
uest OF the commercial economy board
hey were appealed to put an end TO
lie wasteful return OF unsold bread.
nd their response has been highly
|itisfactory.
Besides its contact with them by
correspondence. the section on CO.
peration with States contemplatcs
Ending representatives TO get in per-
|pnal touch with the work that is go
|ig forward. Already DIR. j. y. r.
Ichercr. president OF Throop College,
las been through the Southern States.
Is such means the section expects to
|irect the energies OF the state coun-
Ills. already of proven value. SO as TO
hsure their effecti'c and harmonious
|perations in the cause of national de-
|.nsc.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-01
Missouri And Illinois Again Swept By Terrific Storm; {; Entire Family Wiped Out As House Falls In River.
HIGH WIND CAUSES
 DEATH AND DAMAGE
Four Die At Zama, Mo. ; Many Negroes Lose Lives In Southern Illinois. Property Loss Is Large.
(By Review Leased Wire )

ST. LOUIS. May 31.-Seventy-eight persons were killed in the tornado that swept through several counties in southest Missouri and Southern Hi nois Wednesday, according to dis patches tonight. Hundreds were in jured and the property loss was enor. nous.
 The greatest loss of life was at Zama, a village in Bollinger county, Co, where it was reported that twen- ty-five lives were lost and 200 persons were injured.
 Fourteen persons were reported kill ed near Chaonia in Wayne County. three others at Ardola, two a Fred ericktown. six at Success. three at Licking, three at Aquilla, two at Salem, one at Lenox. four at Dongola, one at Advance, one at Bismarck, and sev- eral of those hurt at Mineral Point died, the total dead there now being placed at nine.
 At least three persons were killed near Zama, Mo. Adviced from Cape Giardeau, Mo-, said that W. F. Berry. his wife and five children were drowned when the home was dropped into the Castor River.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-01
.U.S.C|T|zENS|N l! FOREIGN LANDS
 WILL REGISTER
Americans Lea win g This Country Before June 5 Will Not Escape Draft Law, De- clares Gen. Crowder.

WASHINGTON, May 31.-While the was operating today to stamp out agit- ation against the draft. the war de- partment took up another phase of the matter dealing with the status of Americans now in foreign countries.
 Secretary Baker called upon Brig. Gen. Crowder, judge advocate general and provost marshall general of the army, for an opinion as to the effect of the new law upon Americans of mili- tary age residing abroad. Department officials generally have presumed that the privilege of citizenship would car ry duty for military service not af- fected by foreign residence, but no formal ruling will be made until the opinion of General Crowder has been received.
 Many Americans of military age now abroad have been eager to enroll. Registration cards have been furnish ed to every American embassy, lega- tion or counsuls and diplomatic and consular officials have been authorized to act as registration agents.
 General Crowder appealed to the press today to give prominent place daily in regard to the registration re- quirements. The. statement outlines the facts for which publicity of the widest sort is desired as follows:
 WHO MUST REGISTER: All male persons (Citizens or aliens) born be- tween the sixth day of June 1886 and the fifth day of June. 1896. both dates inclusive except: Members of any duly organized force. military or naval, subject to be called, ordered. or draft ed into military or naval service of the United States: including all off, cers and enlisted men of the regular army. regular army service officers reserve corps. enlisted mems reserve corps. national guard and national guard reserve recognized by the mill tia bureau, the navy. the marine corps, navy, coast guard. naval militia. naval reserve force, marine corps. reserve and by the navy department.
 WHEN: On Tuesday. June ,, 1917, between a. m. and D. m.
 WHERE: In your home precinct
 HOW: Go in person June to the registration place of your home pre- cinct If you expect to be absent from home June go at once to the clerk of the county where you happen to be or if in a city of 3O.OOO or over. to the city clerk and follow his instructions; if sick. send a competent friend. The clerk may deputize him to procure your card.
 PENALTY FOR NOT REGISTER ING: Liability to years imprison- ment; then enforced registration"
Bisbee daily review., 1917-06-01
PRINCE TELLS WHY HIS
 NATION FIGHTS
Head of War Mission, On Floor of Senate, Declares Entry of U. s. Into Struggle Lends Moral Support.
(By Review Leased Wire).

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The prince of Udine, head of the Italian war mission, on the floor of the sen ate today, delivered a message to the American people in the name of King Victor Emmanuel, welcoming the en- trance of the United States into the war as the final justification of the cause in which the allies are fighting. The message breathed confidence in ultimate victory.
 Italy" said the prince, wants the safety of her boundaries and her coast, and she wants to secure herself against new aggressions. But Italy has not been and never will be an element of discord in Europe. and as she willed her own free national ex- istance at the cost of any sacrifice, so she will contribute with all her strength to the free existence and de- velopment of other nations
 The prince said Europe has been plunged into the war without any justifying motives, perhaps without any motive at all beyond the will of a small oligarchy."
 Of the entrance of the United States after the violent offenses against right had become clear and the Amer ican flag had been insulted, he said:
 You bring us the sacred recogni- tion of our right; you bring us moral confidence and the conviction that our cause is holy. and that the great free democracy shares our feeling, our spirit and our hopes."
 The prince was received with great enthusiasm by the senate. He ap- peared in the full uniform of a naval captain and was accompanied by the other leading members of the mis- sion
 A second loan of s100,000.000 is to be made to Italy for June and an nouncement is expected shortly. Of the original s1OO.OOO.OOO about s6O,- 0OO,OO0 already has been expended here and the balance is expected to be used in the next few days.