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East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

We have read recently q great
deal about the ''chea per cut meat"
We decided to buy them.
Then the trouble started. We II.
Gated the 'cneap cuts" on the
cow in the chart. but we haven't
been able to locate them in the
meat market. The butcher we
have interviewed never heard OF
them. .-Ex.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

The Husbands Canning Club is
announced over in a Jersev town.
Now seems to be the time to can
your.husband, girls, And 30 many
are doing it, too.
It's quite q. movement.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Miss Pansy Gum, has returned
home from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Howard Major. Miss Gum,
visited in. Harrisburg aud New
Orleans.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Little Tommie rises to the emer.
gency by pro posing few soapless
days each week.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Nlss Sidney Gay, left Saturday
for Scott, Miss. where she visits
her sister Mrs. j W Fox.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs, W Greenwood, OF
the campus, motored to West Point
Sunday.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Sadie Davis, has returned
from a visit to Electric Mills where
she has been visiting relatives,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

There are 70 many food SUBJ
stitutes being devised that we may
ueyer return to the real thing
again.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Roy Hill, of West Point,
is visited in the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j L Martin
last week,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. w T Norris returned home
from Sthrgis where she has been
visiting relatives several days
last week.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Miss Margaret Jordan, is now
clerking for B M Rossoff. We vel.
come Miss Jordon among our city
clerks.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. L 5 Edwards are the
proud parents, of a fine baby boy
which arrived Saturday.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Among the places where you
can hear that traditional pin drop
ID the Rusaisu front,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. E I Thompson, left Thurs
day for the delta where she visits
relatives aud friends.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr. E A,Buckner, of Longview,
was a business visitor in our city
Monday.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Randle Carpenter, Of Wet
Point, is visiting her parents Mr..
and Mrs w q Gum this week,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

OF course now oil the New York
politicians favor woman suffrage
and alwsys have,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

MI. Bryan ADVISES the keeping
OF a pig in the backyard. He might
also suggest the lettering of the
bull.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr.. Oscar Mi'lin, of Camp Jack,
son, is spending the week with
friends and relatives here,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mrs. Grady Rand, OF Mark, Miss
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Lanier.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Miss Mildred Elliot. was a Cola
umbus visitor Wednesday.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Keep your eye peeled for the
price boosting hog. He isn't dead,
But sleepeth.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr.. Worth Stanton, of Louisville,
Miss. spent several days 10 our
city this week.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr.. b A KIsbsn, is visitor in
our city this week.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23
PERCY'S POWERFUL PLEA.
Address Delivered Sunday Morning
In Interest Of Y. M. {. A.

terest OF the drive being carried on
by the Y. M. G. A., Young Mems
Hebrew Association and the
knights of Columbus.
Hon. M. A. Saunders intro2uc-
ed the speaker in his most pleas
ing'way. He explained Mr. Percv's
mission here and paid his loveltv
and patriotism high tribute,
While Mr.. Saunders remarks
were brief, thew were eloquent aud
appropriate and brought forth
round after round Of applause.
The object of the drive is to
raise the sum Of $500 900, 90
for the bettermenf Of conditions in
the various cantonement camps
and at the battle front. Senator
Percv's address was master piece
lasting approximately one hour
during which time, he held the
rapt attention Of the entire audi.
ence, frequently bringing tears to
che ewes of those assembled. He
pictured the future Of the country,
depending upon these men who
will return from the war. and the
recessitv of having them return
az thew -vsnt ouf, pure, wholesome
and elena. stre>siug the point that
10 sufficient entertainment and
wholesome surroundings were not
furnished, that we could depend
Upon unwholesome surroundings
and amusements bv the dives and
brothels. He dealt in the most
humorous wav with the class Of
citizens who alwavs complain Of
having to give and stated il YOU
would make q careful examination,
vou would find that the man who
complains the most, ALWAYS gives
the least.
In dealing with this feature OF
the situation, he brought forth
storm Of applause when be said,
dust as long the boys at the
front lay down their lives for us,
we will continue to put up our
dollars for them. and any man who
is unwilling to do this,is unworthy
of the name of an American citizen
Yea, he is even more, and should
be classed with the Stacker and the
dastard.'
Senator Percy was at his
best and his address gave all
present thorough understanding
of the work in which he Is engaged
and the great responsibility which
rests upon the citizens of the State
to furnish sufficient funds to carry
on this work.
Oktibbeha County's quote is
100000. After the address was
completed, subscriptions were re-
ceived for a few moments. No col,
lection was taken, but an oppor-
tunity was given all Of those who
wished to subscribe. The list wss
headed by the Security State Bank
with subscription of $4,000,
and names came III much faster
than they could be recorded by Mr..
RAYMOND Goodman, who was
acting as Secretary. After per.
haps fifteen min utes, the meeting
was dismissed after the announces
inent was made that during said
time more than 100000 had been
raised. The compaign will con-
tinue during all Of the present
week, public interest being greatly
aroused, ana every man is willing
to give. not only OF his money, but
Of his time, to MAZE the compaign
q success. 1t is needless to stats
that the required amount will be
raised. Oktibbeha County has
never failed whsn the call went
forth; she has already met every
responsibility and answered every
cali Of duty. i is the privilege oi
oslry pstriotla Qifissu y hslp, aud
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

Mr. Lewis Landrum, Of Acker>
man, Miss. was a visitor in our
city Sunday.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1917-11-23

MI Code Daniel. spent several
dlya IL st, LQpIg, this Hssk
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
Inventor of the Combined
Harvester

Samuel Davis, of McMinnville, Oregon
was the inventor of the combined
harvester. The original machine, which
has since revolutionized farming opera
tions, was built on his farm in 1862, and
he operated it there for several seasons
California has claimed the invention OF
the combined harvester, but it was simply
the Davis machine to which the Califor-
mans gave popularity. The first machine
was not so primitive as one might imagine,
for it did the work well and satisfactorily
and it was not an unusual thing for the
Davis machine to cut and thrash from
l,2O0 to 1900 bushels day with three
men and ten horses.--Denrer Field and
Farm.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
Submarine Life Secrets

1t is stated authortatively that life on
board a U-boat is, all things considered,
quite little more comfortable than on a
destroyer. Primarily, the former has an
advantage over the latter in that in bad
weather she doesn't have TO face 1t, but
can submerge until conditions improve.
A U-boat's crew need never risk sea
sickness, and it is customary to avoid the
conditions that produce it. Being shut up
in a submarine does not entail any par
ticular discomfort to her officers orHen,
who can smoke and amuse themselves
much as sailors do on surface vessels. A
long submergence may result in the air
getting somewhat heavy, but few hours
on the surface at night with the coming
tower lid off purifes the atmosphere
within the craft. When submerged, no
cooking, Of course, is possible, but when
awash an electric cooker provides as good
meals as can be asked for.-Marine
Journal
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
TIME waterfront of New York City

THE waterfront of New York City
is at last to be properly screened
from the inquisitive eye of the
enemy alien and his allies. Under the
urge of pitiess publicity, instituted by
The New York Tribune, and subsequently,
taken up by the rest of the metropolitan
press, Washington has been stirred TO de-
cisive action. Last Tuesday night every
pier on the Hudson River from Twenty
third to Bank Street was patrolled by a
soldier in olive drab, carrying a loaded
gun with fixed bayonet and under orders
to shoot to kill any person who ignored
his challenge or dsobeyed his command.
Ever since the declaration of war by
the United States against Germany these
vital and vulnerable military points have
lain easy prey to the Vaccinations Of Teu-
ton agents. 1t was not until incendiary
fires, destruction Of supplies destined for
the allies, ship plots and bomb plots, had
grown to formidable proportions and
alarming regularity that officials began to
wake up to the fact that something
should be done to put an end to the dam
age. Washington appeared reluctant to
act The job was regarded as one for
the local authorities to handle. There
was a great hubbub raised and "barred
zones" were created to keep the enemy
away. But without the proper means of
enforcement the barred zones" were not
able to bar.
Finally rumors began to float in over
the wires to the effect that Washington
was about to take action. But almost
Immediately these same Washington re-
ports began to contradict themselves.
What appeared to be positive orders from
authoritative sources were branded by
other authoritative sources as ridiculous
misinformation," and the issue remained
befogged so far as any concerted effort
on the part of the responsible officials to
enforce the restrictions was concerned
until early last week.
Even as late as last Sunday midnight
the outlook was obscure. At that precise
time, according to an official and positive
statement, the entire waterfront Of
greater New York was to be put under
patrol of regulars from the army and the
navy Monday dawned with no appreci-
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
What Labor Accomplished at Buffalo

gave a qualified welcome to the proposal
to recognize negro labor organizations,
and iabbed rather vehemently at Post
master General Burleson, charging him
with Oppression" in dealing with mail
clerks, who have recently formed them
selves into a union.
The whole Federation administration,
with the one important exception of Mr.
John B. Lennon, who was defeated by
Daniel J. Tobin, was reelected in support
of Mr.. Gompers. Mr.. Lennon is a ver-
eran "war horse" of the Federation, hav-
ing served as its treasurer for twenty
eight years. His successful opponent
represents the segment that stands,
measurably, for independence of action
among the constituent unions.
1t has been aptly said that organized
labor had "given President Wilson blank
check" to fill out as he pleases; and it
might also be said that the compliment
had been returned, so far as Gompers's
control of the situation is concerned.
The press of the country hailed the
declaration of loyalty by the convention
as of epoch-making importance, but there
was not any absence of criticism or fail
ure to realize that the labor problems are
not yet solved
The declaration of principles" passed
by the convention, in addition to its 10y
atty resolution, reaffirmed the right to or
ganize as an essential; and the right to
strike, only, however "as a last resort"
Public opinion is perhaps best sum-
married by "The New York World" in the
comment that the country has "the old
labor questions, but new spirit"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02

or failed to get, whatever 1t asked. either
by strikes or dealings with the employers
with little regard TO the national union
body. Any local union with money in Its
treasury could safely ignore Mr.. Gompers
or the United States government, whether
the Federation approved or not.
But the war has brought change.
Hereafter the local and even the inter
national union must depend upon the Fed
Grafton, working in harmony with the gov
ernment, and will stand little chance Of
success in independent action. The great
principle recognized by union labor in It's
national body is that strikes now concern
not merely the strikers and the employers
but the entire nation.
A corolary to this is that the national
labor union is now openly embarked upon
a political career. In the past it has
rather avoided any part, as body, in
governmental affairs. and has been indlf-
ferent to political questions. Now, how
ever, it feels that responsibility goes with
its added power.
= One immediate step in this direction
was the change of date of the annual
meeting from November TO June. The
former date was originally chosen with
an eye to keeping out Of politics, as it
came after most elections had been held.
In June, however, the political pot will be
ready to boil, and the forces of organized
labor will be in position to assist in max
ing the broth.
Aside from its loyalty resolutions and
the triumphant reelection of Mr.. Gompers,
the convention actually did very little
beyond routine business. 1t reiterated its
objection to government by injunction,
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02

the waterfront which the government
considers too dangerous to be given TO
the public.
The first real fruits Of this campaign
began to become obvious when United
States Marshal Thomas d. Mccarthy is
sued an order barring all enemy aliens
from tall buildings which commanded a
view of New York Harbor.
Then followed the gradual awakening
to the situation by the authorities IN
Washington.
Frequent fires and explosions along
the waterfront of New York." says The
Spokane Spokesman-Revie have now
led to final consideration Of the problem.
This long delay in meeting danger so
easily anticipated is proper subject for
inquiry if not for immediate criticism.
1t is evident the Administration has been
drifting.
"The initial mistake was made when
the Administration permitted Congress to
adjourn without asking that the declara-
ton of war against Germany be extended
to Germany's allies Until that step be
taken the government must depend on a
vigilant guarding of waterfronts, muni-
tions factories and food warehouses, on
the prompt detection of some of the
criminals and their prompt conviction and
punishment as warning to others"
According to "The New York World
the placing of military police on the
waterfront should be sufficient warning to
all trespassers.
'In the light of recent experiences,
says "The World" "it was the obvious
step to be taken. II was forced by the
criminal efforts Of individuals who con-
spired to cripple the United States il the
prosecution of the war. For long time
there have been too many fires Of char
acter pointing to hostile origin, too many
individuals at large whose conduct and
speech make them objects Of suspicion.
"The establishment Of military control
Of the waterfront ought to spur all pri'
vate owners of warehouses and storage
plants to greater wstchfulness as a war
duty. The time is long past to leave
anything to chance or to relax vigilance
on the plea that it is cheaper to trust tc
luck"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02

Senator got nothing but fish that morning.
The incident is worth emphasizing, because
it illustrates the basic fact that very many,
if not a vast majority, of the people OF
America have as yet an inadequate reall-
zation of the seriousness of the worldwide
food shortage It appears that they do
not yet understand its meaning, or the
absolute necessity of reduced consumption
of many things they have heretofore used
lavishly. Even had there been no war
demand the short wheat crop would have
left the United States with but meagre
supply. France alone needs more than
twice the actual American surplus Of
wheat. That surplus, it is reported, has
already been sent abroad. Anything more
must come from reduced use of wheat
here. Yet there is little evidence of any
material reduction in home consumption
hardly any except in certain hotels and
restaurants-and it is freely predicted that
the domestic supply will be entirely used
up fully two months before any of next
years crop can be converted into flour.
In view of these facts, as 1.-The Spokane
Spokesman-Revi expressed it, the food
situation is indeed critical" Pointing out
that France must be fed largely from the
produce of American farms and gardens"
the same paper concluded:
"To make that possible the American people
must take Mr. Hoover's appeal in all serious
less They must save more wheat, meats,
fats and sugar than they are now saving, and
even more than Mr. Hoover first asked of
them. We must set ourselves TO that duty
rot alone in service to our heroic allies, but
rs a solemn obligation to our own soldiers
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
individuals Aren't Yet Very
/ Effectively Convinced

In Mississippi the hotel men of the state
held a meeting last week at which it was
determined to institute meatless' and a
wheatless day throughout their territory.
Similar concerted action has been taken in
many other places, but the individual con-
sumer is still to be effectively convinced.
The loudest complaints are naturally
directed against profteering and the vast
age due to lack of transportation facilities.
From many places come stories like that
from Madison, Wis, where it is reported
that thousands of tons of cabbages are
rotting in northern Wisconsin fields be-
cause of car shortage Four million
pounds of potatoes were alleged to be
spelling in freight cars in Cleveland. New
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02

Jersey farmers report large losses due to
lack of labor and from the West comes
continued complaint of absence Of cars to
move the great corn crop.
AS to the evils of speculative buying,
THE Philadelphia Ledger" said:
"When the householders of America are
being urged to self-restraint and economy and
when the farmers are being told that the
outcome of the war depends, in great meas
ure. uDon their ability and their patriotic de-
termination to increase their products, 1t is
q bitter irony that spectators should still
lie permitted to withhold food supplies in
order to keep up prices or that the distribu-
ton machinery should be allowed to break
down at so vital point
Allied with this is the point brought out
by "The Nebraska State Journal" in its
complaint of the cost of oatmeal in the
face of an enormous crop of oats. This
critic said:
"The great oats crop of the past season
ought to be furnishing the cheapest OF all
cereal foods. Oats are selling in Nebraska
a. less than cents a pound, while corn Is
more than cents and wheat is about 31a
cents. But the ground oatmeal is selling at
higher price per pound than wheat -four
OF corn meal Something ought to be done
tc make oats available for human food at
a reasonable price. That would help save
wheat for our allies abroad and would release
some corn for use in producing the meat
which the armies need"
One recent order of Mr.. HoOver's has
met universal approval-the prohibition Of
sales by grocers whereby
the customer was compelled, for instance,
TO buy some other article in order to get
sugar.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
How the Country C0nserveS Its Hoover

In many states, there is beginning OF
official action in support of Mr.. Hoover by
state regulation. New Jerseys Governor
has promised to attempt control of the
states fisheries, and will also recommend
the creation or extension of state markets
to deal directly with perishable products.
The effort to eliminate the middleman Is
spreading. Even New York, under the
stimulus of the visit of Mr.. Townley, of
the Non-Partisan League, is talking OF
direct cooperation between the farmers and
organized labor as a nucleus of cO0pera-
tive buying.
Mr.. Hoover has also been asked TO try
to control the southern coast fisheries. But
the chief attention of the department must
still be directed toward grains and the
increase of meat production, especially
pork and beef.
It is a large contract. Mr.. Hoover HIM
self is reported to have said that no food
controller could last six months" but,
judging from the general support Of the
press. he still seems to have almost unanl-
nous support, in so far as his plans are
really understood. The pinch of actual
want, it is promised, will eventually con-
vince every one.
Meanwhile, Mr.. Hoover is trying to make
people realize the facts in time to mini
mize the coming shortage.
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
portion New York waterfront that being guarded aliens
q Underwood & Underwood

federate, and that there are various
means by which it may then be trans
mitted to Germany.
THAT The outgoing mail is uncen-
sored and that a great deal Of mail goes
to neutral countries and thence into Ger
many without passing through the hands
of the British censor.
THAT: Enemy-owned and enemy-man-
aged insurance companies are engaged in
marine underwriting, and thereby acquire
full information of American shipping,
such as the character and destination OF
the cargoes, sailing time of ships, etc.
THAT: There are between $4,000 and
100000 enemy aliens in New York and
that only one-third of them are regis
tered.
In further effort to push rs case
against the enemy alien and his menace
to the New York waterfront The Tribune
on November "a sent a reporter, acting
as a theoretical enemy alien, on ferry
boat voyage, across the rivers and up and
down the bay.
From this source the paper gained four
vital military secrets" besides mass of
general information of equal value. ANY
enemy alien could have done any OF the
things the reporter did. A concerted eff
fort on the part of several enemy aliens
would, it has been pointed out, soon have
obtained most of the information about
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02
An Engine an Hour

The Baldwin Locomotive Works is build
irg one locomotive every working hour Of
the day.
This industrial triumph was announced
by Alba B. Johnson, president Of Bald
wins, says "The Philadelphia Ledger"
Baldwin's. with its 10000 employees, is the
largest locomotive plant in the country
and is doing the bulk of the business for
foreign governments and his country,
"The Baldwin Locomotive Works MIR.
johnson said, sis turning out seventy eight
locomotives week. This is at the rate
Of more than one locomotive for every
working hour Of the day. II is not q
maximum accomplishment. We shall do
more"
New-York tribune., 1917-12-02

who are crossing the water to risk their lives
in the high cause to which we have called
them"
A campaign of education is gaining
momentum throughout the country. THE
new laws concerning foodstuffs," said "The
Sentinel Record" of Hot Springs, Ark,
"are taken entirely too lightly by the peo-
pie, who are evidently making no prepara-
ton whatever to meet the demands" Said
"The Bismarck On. d. Tribune" COM
menting on the fact that while hotels had
been buying less meat the butchers re-
ported sales to families about as usual:
Evidently the individual consumer has, as
usual. relied upon his neghbor to perform.
Maybe more universal meatlessness' and
wheatlessness can be reached by prohibiting
sales of such food on certain days"