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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29
DRY SURPLUS FRUIT
SIMPLE, EASY, sure.

Drying is process within the
reach Of every American household.
IL is simple. easy and sure. 1t in
wolves little or no expense and COM
paratively little time. "A house
keeper may conduct drying opera
tions and entertain her afternoon
tea guests atone and the same time.
All she need do Is to make an occa-
sional whit to her kitchen or her out
door dryer to watch the tempera-
ture to which the food is exposed.
In this way she may provide for the
winter needs Of her household with
out sacrificing present enjoyment.
There has never been time when
drying was a. vital as this year. The
war makes food thrift imperative.
The production Of foodstuffs will be
unusually abundant because Of the
widespread planting Of food gar
dens brought about by the campaign
| Of the food garden commission. Not
| less than two million Of these gar
fdens are now thriving. Nature will
yield more vegetables than the peo-
pie can consume during the summer.
To save the surplus Is a national
need. Because OF the European sit
uation this need becomes interna-
tionaI As we'll.
Tin cans are scarce. This has
forced q run on the glass jar supply.
a run a. urgent as one on a bank
| in time OF panic. Glass Jars have
already advanced in price. This con-
dfti0n fncroaeaa the imnOrtanre of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29
SPOKANE merchants
FIGHT MAIL Orders

Spokane. WASH. June 2s.-Cul-
mination plans which have been un-
der consideration for many weeks
the retail trade bureau OF SPOKANE,
composed Of the retailers Of the city
is today preparing to launch an OK
tensive campaign against eastern
mail order houses now doing bus
mess in the Inland Empire. The in
roads upon home reading through
the efforts Of foreign mail order
houses have been exceptionally con-
spicuous in the smaller towns In the
Inland Empire and the movement
to eradicate this evil and to stop this
outward flow Of money Is expected
to meet with general approval.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29

lean months ahead: to save wheat
Tor France and England by eating
more corn Ourselves; because they
do not bake at home and corn bread
Is almost unknown; these are some
Of the means Of helping to save the
waste and win the war,
The women Of America have
never failed 70 answer such a call
Is comes 70 them now. The saving
Of food is within their sphere, With
ont food conservation we cannot win
the war. The women who conserve
the food supply Of America and her
allies render ! high service to their
country and to ali humanity as we'll.
In very truth. the outcome Of the
world war b in the hands OF the
women no less than in the hands Of
the men.
again l ask your cooperation.
Lat Ms work together in whole heart
ed response 70 the patriotic duty to
which we are called. Let us make i
the purpose and the motto Of every
household in America to save the
waste and win the war.
"Yours faithfully.
HERBERT HOOVER.
Mr. Hooyer's letter speaks for it
self, He does not over state the
case. The women Of America. Of
Oregon. Of Josephine county so far
- they are part Of the national
whole. can do NO greater patriotic
service that the help to make the
limited food supply go Just as far
as possible.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29
EXEMPTION CLAIMS
SHOW real INGENUITY

The following exemption claims
we're made in one western state
on registration day:
Have planted war garden.
Once discharged from the Saliva
tion army.
Blood makes me sick.
My trigger finger IL numb.
Am the only barber in town.
Am a vegetarian.
Engaged to girl who is a con
scientions objector" and thinks
should follow her wishes inasmuch
as am to be her husband.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29

HOOVER ~ fOOn oiEuATsoS
HsFbsEt Hoover hes alssady start
a. A. canpaisA g ~ to make this
country sfurnish. n the iArssst pos
ssbls dsgrse. The sood thai win BE-
nssdsd ~. First. our people at
home; sscoad, our armies abroad:
Thlr1. the aspiss Of our allies: and
Fourth. the home people OF our al
HI.
Hs has written istters to the min
istsrs AZ ~ country. one At least
has hsss received by 4 Grants Pass
naueor We ouote from il IN part:
<sIY ~ srsat national food crisis
sSk}savpufssazS- crisfs 70 great
that ths srssident himself has taken
I Il. is. / ~ for your personal inter-
~ "a assIstance. IA ! minister Of
CD, ! leader of the people and q
hover cf lfbsrty ana your follow man,
your co.opsr,tion Il earnestly desir-
a ana xrsatlv. needed !,
.-rhe world Il Is want OF food.
The what crop 81 t1sls vas short.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29

Lettsrheads that Will please you. at
the Courier.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-06-29

A classified ad brings results.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
DECLARE MARTIAL
LAW At HOBOKEN

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NEW YORK, April 19.-MOst of
the Hoboken. y. J. water front.
along which the docks of great
German shipping companies are
located, was placed under martial
law today. Three companies Of the
22nd infantry Of the regular army
are patrolling the district.
The Hamburg-American and
North German-Lloyd lines were no.
titled that their vast warehouses and
wharves must be cleared Of all
freight Immediately. The struc-
lures will be held by the soldiers
until further notice.
Immediately following the action
of the federal government Mayor
Griffin OF Hoboken. issued a proc
lamatiOn, warning all residents of
Hoboken to keep away from the mil
itary zone.
This is the first declaration of
martial law on United States soil
since this country entered the war
against Germany.
The private homes OF Inspector
Max Muller of the North German
Lloyd line and Capt Jaka of the
amburg-American line have been
taken over by the military authori-
ties and will be used as headquar-
tiers for the naval and army forces
respectively.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
MEN
ON Commission
Personnel of British Body to
Visit u. S. Announced by
State Department.
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WASHINGTON, April 10. - The
personnel of the British commission
which will arrive here shortly tC
consider cooperative measures with
American officials was announced
today by the state department.
The commission is headed by the
Right Hon. Arthur James Balfour
NJ. p, o. NJ. The other members
of the party are:
The Hon. sir Eric DrUmmOnd, II.
Q. NJ, G. G. b.
Ian Malcolm, NJ r.
Mrs. c. F. Dormer and G. Butler
(persOnal staff.
Rear Admiral Sir Dudley r. S
Dechair, X. g. b, NJ. Z. o.
Fleet Paymaster Vincent Lawford,
d. s. o., Admiralty.
Maj. Gen. G. Bridges. C. NJ. G..
d. s. O.
Capt. II. II. Clay, NJ. p.
Lord Cunliffe. governor of the
bank of England.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
FOUR SUBS NOW
OFF EAST COAST
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international News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 19.-Four
German submarines are lurking in
American waters today. according
to information received in naval
circles. Officials today expressed
the belief that these submarines
We're sent TO this side Of the Allan
tic for a specific purpose. They are
believed 10 be waiting for certain
vessels and because they have only
a limited supply Of torpedoes are not
expected to attack ships indiscrimi-
nately.
That a torpedo was fired at the
destroyer Smith was due 10 the
fact that the submarine commander
realized that he had been discovered,
officials believe.
The navy department today was
without word Of the firing heard
yesterday off Cape Cod Naval off,
Gals refused TO express any opinion
about the reports No comment
was made at the department on the
statement made by officials at Bos-
ton last night that the firing did not
indicate a naval engagement.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
MAY STOP CRUISER WORK

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April 10. - Work
on the FIVE new United States battle
cruisers, now in progress in several
ship yards, probably viii be stopped
shortly in order to put the men and
material into the construction Of de-
Stroyers and merchant vessels. Sec'y
Daniels said today that the navy de-
partment seriously Is considering
such a step.
Destroyers can do no more effec-
tive work in hunting submarines
than cruisers. The destroyers ride
low in the water. are possessed of
great speed and can be handled
more easilv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
Neutral Diplomat States That
Germans viii be Without
Meat and Potatoes
in Six Weeks.
MUNITION PLANTS ARE
CRIPPLED BY STRIKES
Dispatches to London State
That 100000 Workers
Have Quit-CIaSheS
at Some Points.
InternationaI - -:

International News Service
LONDON. April 10. - Shouts Of
down with war" and eve want
peace" and "eive us bread" rang
around the German emperors palace
in Berlin on Monday during the
labor and food riots in Berlin. says
dispatch from Amsterdam to the
morning Post today
Crowds marched through Inter
Den Linden. the principal street in
Berlin. TO the royal palace carrying
banners inscribed with the de-
mands OF war weary people"
The burgomaster OF Berlin and
the Prussian food controller are con
ferring on the situation and il Is
reported that the rauons OF meat
and vegetables viii soon be in-
creased
In the face Of the reported prom
ises. however. dispatches from neu-
tral sources continue 10 paint the
picture Of real conditions in Ger
many blacker and blacker
A telegram 20 the Express says:
Food Supply Limited.
"A neutral diplomat who has Just
arrived al Geneva saws that within
six weeks Germany will be without
wheat and spuds and the government
will have 20 face a famished popu-
Iation."
There has been an increase in the
labor and bread riots in Germany in
the past "A hours and in the peace
demands An Amsterdam dispatch
says:
According 20 frontier reports
strikes now exist in the German
cities Of Berlin. Dusseldorf. Munich.
Stettin Altoona. Essen. Leipsic. Aech-
en-. Char.ottenburc Barmen Kre-
field. Iserlohn and other cities Not
only have ammunition plants been
crippled bait the output OF aero
planes and zeppelins has been inter
fered with by labor troubles in Dus-
seldcrf To- addition 10 the $4,000
workmen who quit work in Berlin
more than -. 600 workers struck
elsew here in Germany in sympathy
At some points there have been
serious clashes between the strikers
and the police. Socialists are taxi
ing advantage Of the industrial an
rest 20 press their demands for con-
stitutional reforms.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
WAR
AMERICAN PLAN
Duration of Conflict Expected
to be Decided by AC-
ton of Russia.
InternatiouaI News Service:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April 19.-Amer-
ica's war preparation so far as con-
servation of foodstuffs is concerned,
is going forward on a three-years of
war basis. officials are convinced
that the war may come TO an end
within a year if Germany is unsuc-
cessful i'm her efforts TO negotiate
a separate peace with Russia. If she
is successful-and that possibility is
nowhere denied-the war will run at
least three years more, if not five.
Whatever the turn of events Of
fciaIs are determined that the United
States shall not be hampered by the
short war fallacy." that proved so
serious a menace TO allied success
early i'm the war.
During the first year Americas
task as the president has pointed
out. will he 10 finance and feed our
allies. Finance is an exact science.
This problem will be worked out by
experts. There is no question of its
successful solution. Feeding is a
more difficult problem--a problem
for the nation.
Planting of home gardens is being
urged by the department Of agricul-
ture entirely as a means OF supply
ing local needs and preventing
shunting off food that might go to
tho nations actively prosecuting the
war. The plan has met with phe-
nomenaI success but the problem Is
far from solved Farmers through
ont the country are seeding the
ground for bumper crops. For n
year America viii have Europe TO
feed. over production is Impossible.
ILL.,. -.,-inns nn.n assmrad-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
INDICT LOTTERY MEN
Fifty-three Are Accused by Marion
County Grand Jury.
International News Service.

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, April 10
Fffty-three persons were indicted by
the Marion county grand jury today
as memb ers Of an alleged Honduras
lottery organization, which il is
charged. has taken hundreds OF
thousands Of dollars from Indiana
in the last several years. The head
quarters OF the organization was in
Chicago, Z is alleged.
c. z. Berg and Edward J. Nc
Carly Of Chicago. are named as the
heads Of the enterprise. According
10 the grand jury, II. W. HonacDer-
gers name was affixed 10 the lottery
ticket. as president.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
GAINS IN LIFE BATTLE

international News Service:
NEW YORK. April 10. - Nine.
Sarah Bernhardt, who is making a
gallant fight for life at Mount Sinai
hospital. was reported TO be slowly
improving this morning. Her ply
sicians issued the following bulletin:
Mime. Bernhardt slept we'll She
Is now resting comfortably. and her
condition shows slight improve
ment."
Nine. Bernhard was operated
upon Tuesday night for kidney IN
lection.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19

IMPORTANT.

Mai. Fred W. Dennis. ex-
ecutive chairman of the COM
mittee i1 charge of the pa
triotic demonstration to be
held in South Bend Saturday
afternoon. has called a meet
ing for those i'm active charge
of plans to he held ON Friday
night at 100 O'Clock at the
Chamber Of Commerce. Mai.
Dennis urges that the mem
berS of all committees appoint
cd as a part of the demOnStra-
ton organization, all aides.
chiefs of divisions, leaders of
the separate organizations
and the band leaders attend
this meeting. AT that time
final instructions regarding
plans for the big demonStra-
ton will be given. 1t is high
IN important that those whose
presence is desired attend the
meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
Draft VIII Get
Stacker" Grooms
InLc-n.tLonaI - servI.e !.

international News Service
WASHINGTON. April 1S.-The
hundred OF young men who rushed
10 the marriage license bureaus
when il was learned that married
men were 10 he exempted from
military duty are 90 have their
pains for nothing.
The war department today ruled
that an men who have been married
since the declaration that state Of
war existed will be liable 20 mill
tary duty lust as single men are.
The ruling came from the de-
partmeut after receipt Of reports
from an parts OF the United states
which said that the men undouhted-
Is were running into marriage IN
order 20 escape military duty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
Naval Committee
Quarters Entered
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WASHINGTON, April 19-Appar-
emily in an effort 20 abstract naval
secrets that were supposed 70 be
contained in documents left in the
room. the quarters OF the senate
naval affairs committee in the cap
itol was broken into some time dur
ing the night. The break was dis
covered this morning by a messenger
who Immediately reported 70 the
ergeant-at-arns and a score OF
secret service men and capitol de
tectives were put on the case. The
door was jimmied. evidently in
great haste. for the heavy oak was
badly SCARED and splintered
Sen. Swanson. chairman OF the
committee. declared that so far as
ne knew there were no papers OF
any naval value in the room.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
YOUNG GUARD WOUNDED
New Jersey Private is Shot While
on Sentry Duty.

international News Service:
TRENTON. y. j., April 19.-Pri-
vate Robert Price. IS years old. New
Jersey national Euardsman. is in a
hospital here today with the lower
part of his jaw shot off and injuries
to his eyes which may result in
permanent blindness.
Price. one Of the detail guards on
duty near Yardville. was shot from
am bush early today.
Following the shooting other
members of the guard detail secured
the neighborhood in search for the
supposed plotter. who( il is believed,
intended to blow up a railroad tres
tie. No trace Of him could he found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
IIGHTENS TASK.

International News Service:
LONDON, April 19.-The task of
financing the war for another year
has been made less difficult by the
entrance of the United States in the
conflict on the side of the allies, says
the Times today. The British COM
missioners. headed by Foreign Sec'y
Balfour, who are to visit the United
States, are empowered to discuss
financial relations,
the Times adds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
Germans Lost 200
Guns Says London

International News Service
LONDON. April t9.-MOrc than
One-third of the German guns on
the Arras front have been cap
tured by the British. according
TO the following dispatch from
the Times war correspondent 90
day:
AT the beginning Of the battle
the enemy had SEQ guns on the
front attacked. We have taken
over One-third OF his artillery.
OF course "A much larger part was
further back than the positions
we penetrated"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
TIE OTHER SIDE.

international News Service:
CHICAGO, April LEO Adams
refused TO stand in line before the
marriage license window lest he be
accused of stacking" so Miss Alma
Heintz whom he was TO have mar
ried this month. ended her life by
gas today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
NORWEGIAN SHIP SUNK

International News Service.
LONDON. April 10. - The Nor
wegian steamship Paris. 1913 tons,
was sunk on Tuesday, presumably
by a German submarine. says a dis
patch from Christiania 10 the Morn
ing Post today. The Paris hailed
from Christiania.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
International NeVs serrioe:

Infcrnation1l Nefs NtlFl'r-
LONDON. April 19.-Not only the
Austro- Hungarian masses but their
rulers as well are desperately de-
sirIous Of peace. A Bern dispatch
I'm the Morning Post today says that
Emperor Charles has promised TO
build a cathedral dedicated 20 "Our
LADY OF Peace" II war can be
brought 20 am early end. Cardinal
Pin Of Vie ana. has communicated
the emperors promise 10 the Pope
az Rome
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
WANTS TO JOIN ARMY
DcSccndcnt OF Lafayette Would
Fight For the L. :.
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international News Service:
PARIS. April 19.-COmte Gilbert
de Lafayette. "a descendant of the
famous French soldier who helped
the Americans gain their iRdepend-
ence. today wrote 70 the war depart
ment i'm Washington for permission
10 join the United States army At
present Comte Lafayette is serving
with the artillery branch OF the
French forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
FAVORS MEASURE.

InternduuuaI News NerTlce.
WASHINGTON. April 10. - The
senate commerce committee today
unanimously voted 10 recommend
passage Of the Fernald bin giving
the presideny absolute authority Of
experts so as 10 insure their wise
economical and profitable distribu-
ton 10 other countries"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
WILL USE ARMY.

international News service
ZURICH April 20 III there are
any further labor demonstrate Ons In
Germany the military authorities
will intervene and suppress the dis
orders with a strong hand. according
20 a dispatch from Swiss source
todav. T. quotes the Taeglische
Rundschau as saving that the Ger
man war office has already warned
all labor unions that no further agi-
tatione win be tolerated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
BILL TO GET BACKING
Calls For Federal Control of All
MunitiOn Plants.

WASHINGTON. April 10. - The
administration, it became known to-
dav. will back the bill prepared by
Sec'y OF the Interior Lane. which
Chairman Foster. of the house COM
mittee on mines has introduced,
which provides for government con-
troll over all plants manufacturing
explosives and fun supervision OF
the sale and use OF the output With
this measure a law. the government
can prevent explosives getting into
unauthorized hands.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
PLAN SELF PROTECTION
Germans i'm Brazilian State Begin to
Concentrate.
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IUTETUUIOUII NDNs NHTTIUe.
BUENOS AYRES, April 19-Ger-
man residents of the Brazilian state
of Rio Grande Donsul I'm which
there has been serious war rioting
have begun 10 concentrate i'm Santa
Carthagina. says a dispatch from Rio
Janeiro today. it is reported that
many of them are armed. Despite
the presence Of heavy force OF Bra
lillian troops at Porto Allegro the sit
uation there is said 10 be serious
German flags were torn down and
trampled in the streets.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
WHITLOCK REACHES HAVRE
American Minister Said to Have Re
cesved Great Ovation.
International News Service

lnaAAoMdA news CtANAIt
PARIS, April 10. - Brand Whit
lock. American minister 20 Belgium,
arrived today at Havre, the temper
AIRY seat Of the Belgian government.
A dispatch from Havre said that Mr..
Whitlock was given a big ovation
He will return 70 Paris 20 deliver a
patriotic address before the tomb Of
Lafayette on July 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19

international News Service.
SANTIAGO April 70. - Calbuco
volcano on the southern coast OF
Chile is in serious eruption. Great
columns Of smoke hang over the
surrounding mountains and streams
Of molten lava are aowing down
hills and valleys.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
SINK HOSPITAL SHIPS.

International News Service:
LONDON, April 19.-The sinking
OF additional allied hospital ships by
German submarines was announced
in the house Of commons this after
noon by Chancellor a. BOnar Law.
He said the details would be made
public later.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
CALLS STRIKE.

ST. LOUIS. Mo, April 19.-H 3.
Perham. president OF the Interna-
tional order Of Railroad Telegraph
ers today called a strike Of all ar
hliated telegraphers employed on
lines Of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas Railway Gu.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
TURKS N RIOTS.

InternafiOna News NerVicp;
LONDON. April 10. 40 War riots
are taking place in ConstantinopIe.
During demonstration in favor OF
peace German army officers were
attacked by Turkish women and
beaten. says a dispatch 10 the Daily
ENnress TODAY.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
FOR HUGE ARMY

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April 70. - The
administration bill 20 raise the en-
listed strength Of the navy 10 150.-
600 men was ordered favorably re-
ported by the senate naval affairs
committee this afternoon.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
LATEST IN THE NEWS WORLD

about two weeks ago. have been
torpedoed and sunk, according to a
report in shipping circles this after
noon. News of the sinking Of the
ships caused a jump in marine in
surance rates.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-19
ADD II. OF w.

DALLAS. Texas. April 19.-The
hiEh cost OF living i'm Dallas now
includes the high cost of drinking
Beginning Saturday a glass of beer
I'm most saloons in Dallas viii cost
10 cents.