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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
w. c. T. u.

The next meeting of the w. c. T. u.
will be announced in the churches. The
time will be spent in working for the
soldiers. -
Our President asks all housewives to
save at least one ounce of food a day
that we may win in this war and the
world be fed. How much good will it
do him to ask that small quantities be
saved by every housewife and he and
Congress permit wholesale waste of
millions of bushels of grain to be made
into booze that will certainly damn our
boys, soul and body? Nothing is said
about not raising tobacco and putting
in its place good wholesome vegetables
or the cutting out even one-third Of its
use. There are other ways of econo-
MIXING besides in the kitchen.
MRS. A. A. HAVEN, Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
Additional Locals

Fred Reid Of Pittsbup. Pa, called
on Rev. E. c. G. Benson Monday after
noon. They were old college chums in
their younger days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hills and family
of Paducah, KY, left Sun lay night for
their home. after spending a few days
with relatives here.
Rev. and Mrs. E. G. G. Benson and
Mrs. Mae Sumner and Mrs. Ida Ben
ham were callers on Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.
Van Vleet Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Worth of Detroit,
Mrs. VIM. Strong and Mrs. Cobb of AL
ma attended the family reuiion held at
Louis Carey's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Stafford and Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Brown attended the funeral
of the formers daughter, Mrs. Sweet,
in Saginaw Saturday.
Ray Pilen visited his parents in Fem
ton over Sunday. His sister Cora re-
turned with him and Is visiting her
friend Mildred Houghton.
The dates for the Taymouth Fair have
been set for September l8, 19 and 20,
and $3.50 have been hung up for prizes
in the speed department.
Mrs. Hesselroth and daughter Hilda
from Minnesota and Mrs. Lucy Harnes
from Chicago spent few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Shaft.
Carlyle Sandersfeld was pleasantly
surprised by seven of his friends, who
took dinner with him on Sunday, the
occasion being his birthday.
Mrs. Chas. Montague returned Mon
day night from Arbela, where she and
children spent the week with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Merrill.
Floyd Goodfellow received notice to
report for duty last Monday morning.
Mr.. Goodfellow is member Of the
Knights Templar ambulance corps.
The bridge OH North Mill street is
being repaired by Street Commissioner
Charles Best, the surface having worn
down until it made traffic dangerous.
A party was given in honor of Master
Gilbert Gillett at his home Friday af-
ternoon. A two course lunch was serv-
ed. Covers were laid for ten guests.
The w. r.. M. S. of the NJ. p. Church
held program and mite box opening at
the home of Mrs. Shannon Scott Fri
day. Ice cream and cake was served.
The Welfare Chautauqua, which has
been in full swing at Mt. Morris for
three days, came to close Wednesday
evening after very successful engage
ment.
William Tinker, Sr., of Pine Run un-
derWent an OperatiOn to remove q
growth from the eye Tuesday. The
operation was performed at home. MIR.
Tinker is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Miller and
daughter Halle and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Furman returned Monday of last week
from an extended motor trip through
the northern part of the state.
Mahlon Montney was taken into Gus
tody by Deputy Sheriff Chas. Best on
Tuesday evening on a larceny dharge.
He was taken to Flint Wednesday morn
ing, where he will be arraigned.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
Methodist Protestant Notes

Friendly Love and Fellowship, "tooic
for the morning sermon at 1000. Sum-
day School following. Christian En-
deavor at $50. Rev. Clyde Baldwin, a
former Clio boy, will preach at the
union service at 7:30 o'clock. Every
body invited to hear him
The reg ular monthly business and So
cial meeting of the C. E Society was
held at the church parors Tuesday ev-
ening.
The Welfare Society held profitable
session at the home of Mrs. VIM. Wool
son Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments
were served.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
Entertained merry Mixers"

Mrs. Melbourne Montney entertained
the MERRY Mixers" at her home south
east of Clio Thursday afternoon. The
afternoon was spent in games. Mrs.
Chas. Montague won first prize. which
was glass flower basket, and Mrs.
Will Winchell won second prize for the
best illustrated song. About o'clock
the guests retired to the dining room.
which was decorated in golden rod, COW
ers being laid for ten. The favors were
small yellow baskets. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
Merrill Clum, southwest of Clio. The
outside guests were Mrs. Ruth Blue and
family Of Mt. Morris, MIR. and Mrs
Charles Hills and children of Paducah,
KY, and Mrs. Elmer Montney and son
of Mt. Morris.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
Exemption Buttons

The little bronze buttons that will be
worn by those exempted from service
in the new national army are being sent
out to the local boards. Every man re-
jected will get one. On the button ap-
pears the word exempted" above the
national coat of arms and beneath are
the words "United States"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
REED FAMILY REUNION

The Reed family reunion was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Ayliffe
last Wednesday, thirty eight being pres
ent. At o'clock a bountiful pot-luck
dinner was served on the lawn, after
which the business meeting was held
and the following officers elected: Mrs.
Cynthia Case. president, and Mrs. John
Ayliffe. secretary-treasurer After the
business meeting musical program
was rendered by members of the fami-
ly. The out-ot-town guests were Mr..
and Mrs. j. P. Lukes and Miss Ida De.
voc of Flint, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller
and family of Kenosha, Wis. Before
the breaking up of this most pleasant
assemblage group photograph was
taken of all present.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
State Fair Tickets

Parties desiring to attend the State
Fair, which will be held August 81
to September 8 inclusive, may save
themselves the trouble of procuring
tickets at the crowded ticket booths by
purchasing them now at The Messenger
office. They are now on sale and will
be to and including Wednesday, August
20. Single admission tickets are 35c or
three for $l.00. Children's Day free
tickets may also be had by calling at
this office, Children's Day being Sept. 8.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
To My Patrons

Having been ordered to report for
military duty by Aug. -, it is absolutely
essential that al outstanding accounts
be paid and my books closed before that
date. would greatly appreciate it if
those indebted to me would kindly call
and settle their accounts at o ice. Please
attend to this.
Adv. B. r. GoODFELLow, M. d.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
M. E. Church Notes.

Class meeting, $3.50 a. m. Sermon.
ID a. m. Sunday School, 11:15 a. m.
Epworth League, $50 p. m, subject,
1.-The Fathers Care of U.s." The l.
A. 8. held their regular meeting in the
church parlors Wednesday, with good
attendance. At the close of the busi-
ness session Red Cross work was en-
gagged in by all present.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
RoTTIER's SCHOOL REUNION

A reunion of all those living who ever
attended or sent children to the Rot
tiers school, Birch Run, will be held
Sept. L. This school was established 63
years ago and large attendance is
hoped for. Bring baskets for an old
time gathering.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
From Fort BENZ. Harrison
Ambulance Company No. Is,
Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
August 13, 1917.


Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
August l3. 1917.
Dear Mrs. Hoff;
The sweater, socks and wristlets
came this morning. They are just
great. Thanks ever so much. viii
start wearing the sweater at once. 1t
will come in handy evenings when lay
out on the drill ground listening to band
concerts and speeches or watching mo-
tion pictures. They have something
going on continually to keep the men
from getting lonesome or homesick.
Am inclosing money order for 81 with
which want you to buy more yarn for
the Clio Red Cross Knitting Club. 1t
may help to equip some other fellow
with the product of your labors. Thanks
again.
RUSSELL.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
6v Wilbur D Nesbtt
>HukhoS az
Your Flag and Ny Flag

The banner breaks in glory the breeze,
The trumpets sing from all their brazen throats
A chorused chant of thrilling harmonies,
The drumbeats throb amid the ringing notes
An echo but growing echo; yes,
An echo that is flung from hill to plain,
An echo that shall never grow the less,
Born from the chord that not struck in vain.
The diapason of the booming guns
Blends with the shriller sounding of the cheers
All, this had been foreheard by those great
Who planned the structure in the former years,
Who dreamed and dared and gave of wealth and life
That this great nation-song should never cease
Who blent the surgng song of somber strife
With all the after of honored peace!
And today the southland and the north
Clasp hands with their blood brothered east and west
And in the mighty song their lips send forth
The fulness of our faith is all expressed.
And deeper than the very deepest chord
Are the foundations laid in days agone
When for hearth and home and manhood warred-
The truths nation has been builded on.
And higher than the farthest reach of song
That quivers in the bosom of the Sky
There flames the flag of faith above the throng-
The flag whose plan and purpose cannot die
The flag of promise floats from sea to
The bugles shout in answer to the drum
And send of strength to you and me
From days that were and are, and are to comei
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17
THE PEOPLES
WANTS

FOR SALE-House and lot on Bluff
st. Inquire at residence. 0. II.
TEACHoUT, Clio. Mich.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17

NOTICING more old papers will be
bought unless they are tied in 25
pound lots each. The Messenger
office.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17

FOR SALE - Onions, Cabbage and
String Beans. Please call at house.
JOSEPH GIBSON. 29
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17

FOR EXCHANGE-Some good clear
Flint residence property for Farms.
large or small. Write me and tell me
what you have. j. E. ELDER, 206
Patterson Bld., Flint. Mich. 20
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-08-17

FOR SALE-2 Beds with Springs and
Mattresses, 2 Dressers, 2 Commodes,
2 Kitchen Tables, 6 Dining Chairs,
Lounge, several Chairs, Stands and
smaller articles. Apply at the resi-
dence of j. w. BUFFUM. 20
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
AMERICAN DESTROYER FIRED on BY
GERMAN SUB SOUTH OF new YORK
Russ Oppose
PQfchod Up
Peace, Claim

The Hague 6via London April II,
a. M - International socialist
circles are erat56ed at the latest news
from Russia. according tie which the
new regime is firmly established with
the power of the socialists extremists
very small compared to that OF those
who favor q lasting rather than
patched up peace A reserved attitude
is adopted in regarded 20 the expected
fruits of the conference which It is
decided TO call at Stockholm. but the
International socialists are keaulT auz-
ious TO miss no chance of making
their influence felt iu the eventual re-
organization of Europe
NO program mas been drawn up for
the conference but a sharp conflict OF
opinion IS likely to develop. The
Dutch delegates themselves are d5-
vided between the standpoint of the
Russian minister of justice. d. kaneu-
sky and President Wilson'S peace pro-
gram In the meanwhile pacifsl
circles at The Hague are active and q
meeting of the big war council has
been called for tomorrow 10 consider
among other things fha possible dis
patch OF Populations To the capitals
OF the central powers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Strike OUor
Bread Cults
On Berlin

Berlin, April IS. (yta London. April
It, ll:05 a MA day of apprehen-
sion in Berlin eneded tonight without
alarming events. The threatened
strikes because OF a reduction in the
weekly bread ration materialized in
only one part of the larger factories
and did not affect transportation nor
public utilities
Some of the factories affected an
n0unced tonight that the wOrkmcn
would resume work tomorrow
The streets are quiet tonight but the
police are still on guard The govern
ment authorities declare that they viii
make no effort TO interfere with the
strikers because they are only regis
tering approval of the new food reg
ulaUions and are expected to resume
work everywhere before the end Of the
week.
Copenhagen. April II. fua London,
$40 p. m.4-Ncws Of the strike i'm
Berlin made deep Impression among
Russians here who saw in the demon
STATIONS the beginning of German
revolution for the overthrow of the
Hohenzolern dynasty and the resta-
ration of general peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
The War Today

The French have delivered Sc
we're blows Al the German line and
captured 10000 prisoners i'm the
regions OF the AisDe and the
Marine. Ii is estimated that the
Germans lost 100 600 men In
killed. wounded and prisoners IN
the last IS hours, besides immense
quantities of war stores.
From scissors to Graonne, the
German first line positions fell
into the hands Of the French.
while east d Crao1ne second
line German position south of
JuYinCOurt ami near Bermeri
court were captured
Tn Champagne violent artillery
battles continue probably being
the f0rerunner OF an attempt by
the French Of 3 drive against the
German lines in this region.
The French have also renewed
with great violence the lighting
against the Germans in Alsaee
and Lorraine which wouid appear
that all along the French front,
the moment is approaching for an
intensive battle from Belgium TO
the Swiss border.
While the British have made fur
ther progress i'm the 1t. Quentin
region the lighting has been some
hat halted b Il heavy rainstorm.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Expected 70 Be Ratified.
ENGLISH CONTINUE
RUSHING OF TURKS

London. April IT, British troops in
Mes0potamia are continuing their ad-
vance up the Tigrts in pursuit of the
retreating Turks. II was Officially an
nounced today. as follows.
General Maudc, telegraphiug yes
terday. reports an advance by our
forces on the right bank Of the Tigris
by means of night march 70 within
one and oue-balf miles of the position
occupied by the 18th Turkish army
corps covering I5tabilat station on the
BaEdad-Samara railway. The enemy
advanced troops fell back without Of
feriug opposition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
System in Teu
ton Government Hit by
Berlin Newspaper.

Copenhagen. April IS. (via Lon-
don. April Il. iG:05 a. MIN
fodav's Berlin Tageblaft Theodor
Volff. comes to the defense Of
gount ron Bernst0rff and the GER
man. meriCans against the at
lacks made on them in the con-
Seryatiye and Pan-German press.
The latest example of these at
tacks was in The weekly review,
fine kreuz Leitung In which il was
asserted that the Washington em-
hassy had been perhaps the weak
est point in the whole system 81
German diplomacy and had tailed
in correct Judgment of American
conditions and american fempera-
uent.
Herr Wolff declares that this charge
< utterly false As for the German
Americans he SAYS.
The German Americans. whom ms
lingo writer's now wish to dlsown ano
for falling in their mission
n America, have a legitimate grleF-
ance against the Pau-German LIMOGES
whose extravag ance of language and
action has made any attempt 70 explain
md defend Germany futile. Many Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
PAN-GERMANS RAPED In
DEFENSE OF BERNSTORFF

the German-Americans are out "a
sym uathy with the Prussia of caste
privilege and bureaucratic tutelage
but if Prussia and Fhe empire had
complete re-birtb the obstacles 10 love
and attachment of the old fatherland
would disappear
The writer declares that those who.
after working for months to bring
about war with the United states now
profess disappointment and surprise
are doomed to further surprises. He
warns them that the old autocratic
Russia on which he says they relied
for support of their reacuonary poll
cies is gone forever. Herr Wifi con-
cIudes with predicting the rise of
school Of socialist diplomats who viii
spin threads OF brotherhood and peace
over the heads of governments"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
CONTINUE PLANS
FOR WAR FARLEY

Washington. April 17.-PIans for re-
ceiving the British and French war
commissions went forward today, sur
rounded by the curtain of official sec
recy which has been deemed necessary
until the commissioners are in the
capital
Omcial announcement was made at
the state department that SO far as
the departments Information was con-
cerued. the British commission. head
ed by Foreign Secretary BaIf0ur had
not arrived in this country and re-
ports 10 the contrary we're utterly false
and made from whole cloth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17

Berlin. April Is. (via London April
II. 5:35 a. Emperor Charles of
Austria is quoted by BjOrn Bjornsen
as saying in an interview a. Luxem-
burg near Vienna
Il believe I know war better than
most Of the men who are at the head
OF the enemy powers today. I know
not only the financial and economic
effects Of war but I know also what
it means 10 die in the trenches
have lived a long time in the field and
have seen men fail and die at my feet
Therefore I know also, maybe better
than any other emperor or king.
what peace means"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
Latest Bulletins

bingtom, April -. >ecre-
fary McAdoo today informed the
advisory council Of tl1e federal re-
serve board. comprising big bank
ing interests % the country that
the government would welcome
suggestions from them as indi4id-
uals on floating the $4,000. 100000
war bond issue.
Boston. April I7.-NayaI author
tiles announced here today that
until further notice no commercial
messages would be handled I'm tbe
first naval district between ships
at sea and shore radio stations.
Wireless apparatus Of ali ships en-
tering ports in this district will be
sealed while vessels are in port.
Bueu0s Aires. Apr. IL support.
erS of the allies and advocates Of
neutrality FLASHED last night dur
ing a street demonstration. Sew
erai persons were injured.
Washington, April IT, Consfd-
Grafton of the S7.000.0g0.0O finance
bill was begun today in the senate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
TIE WEATHER
Forecast TIL : 2. II. Tomorrow, for
Roek Island, Davenport. Moline
and Vicinity.

Unsettled weather tonight and We'd
nesday: warmer Wednesday
Temperature at d. m. ~. Highest
Yesterday 50. lowest last night A.
Velocity of wind at a. IA miles
per hour
Precipitation, so inch
Relative humidity at Z ?. IA. rs. at Z
a M IS. at / p. IA. today So
stage Of. water II feet. q rise of 3 in
last - hours
J u. SHERIER. Mete0roIogist.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
OF AMERICAN
CRAFT DUE TO MINE

New York. April lT.-The loss of the
American steamship Lealaudia off the
British coast early this month was due
to striking a mine and Two OF the
crew were scaIded to death according
to officers of the vessel who arrived
here today on an American steamship.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
u Boat Launches Torpedo
at u. S. s. Smith but
Misses It 80 Yards.
START OF BLOCKADE7
General Gordon by Summers
ibles of Atlantic Coast
Regarded Likely.

w ashlngton, April IL.
A German submarine
today fired on the destroy
err Smith about 100 miles
south of New York.
The presence of enemy
submersibles in American
waters indicates that the
threatened German sub
marine blockade of Ameri-
can Atlantic ports has be-
gun.
This announcement was
made by the navy depart
ment:
Reported from Fire Is
land lightship TO the naval
stations at Boston and
New York at ; 80 a. m. on
the 18th, an enemy sub
marine was sighted by the
II. S. S. Smith running ap-
pareRtly submerged. Sub
marine fired a torpedo at
the IT. S. s. Smith, which
missed her by 80 yards.
The wake of the torpedo
was plainly seen crossing
the bow. Submarine dis
appeared. "
CONFIRM REPORT.
First information of the
encounter came TO the
navy department IN a
roundabout way from the
Boston navy yard which
picked up the Smiths re-
port saying she had been
fired on by a German u
boat.
The navy department,
after communicating with
Fire Island, Boston, New
York and other points on
the Atlantic, announced
that the report of the
Smiths encounter h a d
been substantiated by Off
cial investigation. At noon
no further details were
available here.
Whether the presence
of the German submarine
merely foreshadows a spor-
attic raid such as the U-53
conducted off the New
England coast or whether
1t Is the signal for the be-
ginning of a general sub
marine blockade of the At
lantic coast is not known.
First Recognition.
The attack By the U-boat is Ger
lany.s first recognition Of the state OF
TAR declared by the United States.
was stated in Germany soon after
be action of congress that no agrees
I've steps would he taken against the
nifed States
Practically mo- American ofHcial be-
eyed this statement however and
.eps 10 meet aggression were al once
iken. The probability OF submarine
tack on unprotected seaboard cities
nd towns, raids on shipping witBin
ght Of American shores. and a sub
iarine blockade of the principal At
.utic ports with the purpose Of ter
Continued on Page Four.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-17
DIES MONIES BLAST
STIRS TALK OF PLOT

Des moines Iowa. AprI 1.-THE
number Of guardsmeu on duty at man
ufacturfne plants here was Increased
following the destruction last night by
fire and explosion of the -four mill
0perarad nv the EsaSt-F0garty com
panE. RumOrs Of plot to destroy
food supplies by enemies Of the United
States were uuverided.