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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
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Is 81 ~ -
Tho recer. mestinG ~ the Boosss,
society was well sftended. y shorl
program was givS1 n sitter which
lunch vas served M Mrs. NJ ]
DeFrance .and MIS- Myron Fisher
The receipts Of M evening were
$3.50.
The Christmas tree and the pro.
gram given at the Church Monday
evening was q good success. A big
crowd was present. The tree was
prettily decorated and hung with
presents. which were given out BY
Santa Claus. after which the treats
Of candy, nuts e1 apple' were
passed. "
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey DeFrance are
the proud parents Of baby girl
born Monday morning. December a.
Harvey declares he has the best
Christmas present Of any one this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Riley tool
Christmas dinner with Oscar oleson
and family.
Fred Kessler and family spent
Christmas at the Oscar Gilmore
home at Pleasant Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Stearns enter
tanned company from Webster City
Tuesday.
December 2S.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
.His Letter Hene..

Red Cross Magazine: The readiness
with which the familiar and distin-
guished things at home are utilized
for camp consumption Is well attested
in the following paraphrase Of the let
ter-writing "busher":
Dear Alice, this Is q great life,
and you can bet I'm enjoying every
minute OF It. We have been In the
thickest Of the fray for the past month
now. You boys back home would open
your eyes II you could see. the things
we see every day. Even az ! write
there are six planes battling in the air
above me. Shells are bursting around
as in every direction and pieces fall
on the paper in front Of me. Any
ordinary man would be scared to
death. but yor know me. al.
The airplanes are most bothersome
at night. Have you ever been in Jer-:
sey and seen the mosquitoes? Well,
that's they. and worse. Bombs drop
everywhere; in the soup. in your
tobacco, on your beds and even n
your boots when you take them on q
night; ..,.,, i as I'm s;.,Y ,.,|,. .
The boys, in the trenches are safe
compared with us. They don't have "a
drive along roads with shells bursting
every inch. Many Is the time I've lit
. cigarette and held the match for the
wind Of q passing she'll to put out,
You know me. Al. ! used to be a
peaceful citizen, but I've gotten 90 |
crave the sight OF blood and the sight
Of battle, and the chief has the deuce
Of time keeping me from chasing the
Germans in my ambulance.
One Of the things you've got to get
used to is the sight Of the millions Of
wounded you see every day. As~we
rush down the road through shot and
shell we often pass poor fellows with
both legs shot of running to safety.
and armless men wave to us to stop %
we 60 buzzing by.
AL. have you ever been hit by =
shell? Well, have, lots Of times.
After while you get so used to It that
all you notice is the extra weight of
the pieces you carry around in you
and the medals they make you wear.
Tknow, what you're going to ask me.
No. we don't get much time to shoot
craps. Write soon.
Your pal
RIP.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
4 Letter Fron Nianessta.

G. L. GraKunder, renewing his
subscription to the Freeman-Journa
writes from Cottonwood. Minnesota,
that the crops in his section were
good the past season, though there
was some soft corr. \ 10 says 1t is
all selling for 81 bushel, however,
and that about 100 cars Of ear
corn have. been shipped out OF
there. Wheat went ~ to 43 bushels
per acre and oats from As to %.
He notes scarcity Of much feed
and beef cattle.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
Food Shortage ia Switzerland.

FOOD SABOTAGE IN 0WlIxcElAuus
Washington, D. c. Dec. 81. Alarm.
ing food conditions In Switzerland
we're reported by the United States
food administration today.
"The food situation In Switzerland
Is rapidly falling to the danger point. "
Food Administrator Hoover said. "A
ration, that is far below the consunnp-
ton in many OF the countries at war,
has already been ordered. 3
.Under the new regulations, the
Swiss may have only . pound and z
half OF sugar per person per month.
The bread ration has been fixed at
about half a pound day, and the hut
ter ration at one-nfth Of a pound q
month" III 4:
Danish wheat Crop Short.
Denmark Is another country IN
which reduced rations are forecast in
reports to the food administration.
Final figures for the cereal harvest
show total yield Of 20.00O.0 900 bushels
less than in 1916 and 100000 less
than was estimated last summer, when
the Danes were put on bread rations.
Among the belligerents. France Is
feeling the food shortage more severe
II Shortage OF wheat is becoming
more alarming each week Hoover's re-
ports show. +,
It is indicated that Z 20 per cent re-
duction in the bread ration will soon
become imperative. The manufacture
and consumption OF cake has been de-
clared to be luxury and will BIO en-
tirely suppressed after January ex-
cept on Sundays and holidays.
Food stocks IN Nalfnd are 90 de.
pletsd that officials there fear I, fam
Inc unless tonnage Is secured to trans
port the oats and corn granted the
Finnish provision administration here
by this government, Onicial dispatch-
es today from Helsi14fers said that
the direct need exiS Throughout the
country.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

I've -
Mrs. Anna Weseloh, a. former resi-
dent Of this city, passed away at her
home in Fort Dodge at an early hour
this morning. Her death came wholly
unexpected, although 1t followed
several weeks OF rather poor health,
Two daughters. Miss Christine and
Mrs. Minnie Freytag, were with her
at the last. :
The Weseloh family resided for
many years in Webster City but
after the death OF the father, Mrs,
-Weseloh removed to Fort Dodge to
make her home with her daughter
and has made that place her home
for the past two years. She had
passed her sixty-second birthday and
leaves to mourn her loss four daugh-
ters and son. The children are
Miss Christine, Mrs. Minnie Freytag,
Mrs. August Carl. Mrs. Frank Porter,
all Of Fort Dodge, and John Weseloh,
near Harrisburg, sAa
The body will be brought to st.
Paul's Lutheran church in this city
where funeral services will be held
Wednesday. the i, htyour to. be an
nounced later. Rev. H. A. Koenig OF
,the local church will have charge OF
the services. Burial will be made In
Graceland cemetery at the side OF
the husband and father.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The regular meeting Of the Eastern
Star has been postponed one week
and will be held January s. There will
be initiation, installation Of officers
and q six o'clock dinner.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The Cleaner class Of the Christian
Sunday school will meet at the DR.
Andrews-Perry home. 662 First street
at 1880 Wednesday evening. DR.
Andrews-Perry is the teacher Of the
class and full attendance is desired
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
H. r. Lemen

The baby son, born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank s. Currie at Hampton last week.
died last night The remains will be
brought here this afternoon and the
funeral held tomorrow afternoon from
the ]. v. Kearns home, Mrs. Currie be-
ing daughter OF Mr.. Kearns.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Little Miss Ruth Forsberg. daughter
OF Mrs. H. C. Forsberg, is Ill with
severe ear trouble. A gathering in
the head, which finally broke but fail
ed to afford relief, has caused the little
sufferer great pain and an operation
is deemed necessary when her condi-
ton warrants it.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The ladies' aid society Of the Eng.
lish Lutheran church will meet in
the basement Of the church Wednes'
day afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

FOR RENT-Forner el1ce room Of
TIE Journal in Hamilton County
State Bank building on ground floor.
Also front room In basement OF
same building. Both rooms heated.
Inquire at Freeman-Journal Office.
dft-tt
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Prof. J. M. Holiday OF this city Is
in receipt of a letter from his son.
Oscar, at Camp Cody, Deming, N. M.
Mr.. Holiday has just been made sec
ond lieutenant of his company.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The installation Of officers in the
Royal Neighbors lodge which was to
have been held Wednesday evening
will be postponed until January 10th.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
Red Cross Contributions.

The local chapter Of the Red
Cross is stillireceiving contributions
toward maintaining the standard Of
efficiency set here. The latest gifts
received are those from d
Mrs. J. G. Billings, S.. rs
J Highview ladies. $11.S0. \.
Miss Fern Riley, $1.65. K.
Mrs. #. j. Drake. IS. s
Mrs. Catherine Beerman. $40.
Mrs. w. w. wyatt $25. as
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

FOR SALE-registered Aberdeen An.
gus bulls. Clarence Thompson,
Ellsworth, Iowa. 12-S1f2j2s
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

The finest perfumes and goods for
the toilet at Teed's. f-j-d-eod-tf
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
Retreatiag Huns Set Murder Traps.
Nv w. s. FORREST. II

/ Retreatiag Huns Set Murder Traps.
BY w. s. FORREST.
UNITED Press STAFF Correspondent
with. the French Armies in the
Field, Dec. S. (By Mail.) Probably
the worlds record for death-trap
treachery was established by the Ger
mans In their forced retreat from the
Aisne. Il, 8
Thanks to their previous knowledge
.of spares usually left behind retreat
Ing German army to catch the unwary.
French. troop unanswered with slight
est loss but through mo fault Of the
enemy. Scattered everywhere in
abandoned ,dugouts, trenches, houses,
stables, wire entanglements and on
roads were concealed q conglomera-
ton Of cunninsly arranged slaughter
traps without parallel in unciyilized
warfare.
Traps Everywhere.
Dugouts freshly abandoned were
found literally filled with traps. "A
long, narrow branch barring the way
to an entrance would, IL removed,
produce an explosion. in the shelter q
few moments later. An innocent
looking book on q table would deto-
nate a charge II touched. Coal In
conviently filled buckets proved, on
examination. to be literally mixed
with high explosives. Stovepipes were
charged to blow up II a fire was start
ed. Telephone wires seemingly lead
ing to ! connecting room were in real
ity wires connecting : hidden mine
which blew up II the wires were
touched. Nails driven 10 wallis were
equally dangerous II anything came
into contact with them. A shovel
leaning against ! wall connected wires
with explosives! "A chair would blow
UP II rat III. Various objects casually
lying about tools. pieces Of metal,
helmets. fragments OF shells. ARTIFICIAL
n n, ]. ~ 8. n:-1s =, ~,
traps. 10 open the door d dugout
or to push aside some branches or q
sack placed there to obscure the door
NY "ou.u 's.y ~,.., !. .. ...s. -
$3.50 sA ,s . ~, 49,. - !. !,
49, Il !. s,....-..s N.,,. 80.
.e,S." , ......- = =. 49,,
1870 ~ -. !. - - :. -
=
- Alo 80
In the trenches abandoned pieces Of
clothing or equipment Of most any
kind connected with grenades; harm
less looking telephone wire exploded
buried mines, the barbed wire OF
barricades was on hairtrigger contact
with heavy explosives and many other
cunning traps were laid for the un-
careful. IS sisss 81;
BARRED wire sntanglcments In some
Ecases were found cunningly camou-
Aaged 20 10 M III dimcult to dtstin-
guish ands whsftppe over became
= vetttabiN 49, Rde.
rs Ron TIT tred In perfect con-
|Aitioa exenained and found to
FeOn0eat many traps. One trick con-
sisted OF . chamber under the road
way with . very thin roof. A heavy
she'll was placed In the chamber SO
that the detonatOr was touched when
a. weight passed over the spot. An
other trap was arranged to allow
troops to pass safely but would blow
up when an automobile, gun or trans
port wagon passed. Entire cases Of
explosives were found buried . few
inches under rOadbeds.
Experience has proved that when
the Germans leave . private house or
public building intact 1t Is usually q
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
Rea Cross Sells Cottage Cheese.

ke0 CfOsS Sells COttSge CnccSes
Mrs. H. T. Yungclas furnished the
local branch of the Red Cross with
nearly three gallons of cottage, cheese
Saturday which was sold from head
quarters. The money secured from
the sale of the cheese is benefit
fund for the local chapter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
headquarters Renovated.

The Red Cross work rooms in this
city have been thoroughly cleaned
and the surgical dressings and work
tables painted white and covered
with oil cloth. Headquarters Z GER
taiply presents a bright and shining
appearance for the beginning of the
new year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
John g. Sullivan Passes Away Il
the Family Home ON Bank Street
After IN Extended M
ness,
BEGAN TO FAIL OYER YEAR AGO
Proninent Contractor, Menber 9
wen Known Firm Of zitterell
= sulllyan.

6:2O last evening at the family home
on Bank street. following an ex-
tended illness with heart trouble and
complications. Although Mr.. Sulli-
van had been critically i'll for some
time, fortnight ago he commenced
to show signs Of Improvement and
his condition had become 50 much
better that he was able to be about
the house. having walked around
some but few minutes before he
passed away. He sat on the side Of
his bed waiting for his medicine to
be brought him when the slender
cord, which he and all around him
thought had become stronger. snap
ped without warning and life was ex-
tinct before medical aid could reach
him.
Mr.. Sullivan's mind was perfectly
clear during his entire illness and
last evening he and Mrs. Sullivan
made plans for the furture. when he
would be up and doing again. and
he was very happy thinking Of what
he was going to do when strong and
we'll enough to return to his work.
IA year and q half ago he seemed
to begin to fail. Mrs. Sullivan says.
Upon consulting physician at that
time he was found to be afflicted
with heart trouble, but was told that
unless he was occupied with stren-
nous work or exercise, the disease
would cause him no serious trouble.
Upon his return from a fortnight's
business trip to points in South
Dakota and Iowa on October "a the
disease had grip on him, however.
and ne became III. For several weeks
ne wass up and down but unable 70
attend to business. His condition
became critical and remained 90 for
aTperiod Of time. About two weeks
aso no rallied and ne and his family
had the highest hopes regarding his
recovery. Consequently his sudden
passing comes as crushing blow
to them.
Was Widely Knows.
John G. Sullivan was = we'll known
Webster City man. having come here
fifteen years ago. He was ! big
business man. doing municipal work,
and some ten years ago formed q
partnership with w. J. zittersll,
known as zitterell & Sullivan. This
Arm took pacing contracts and did
much business over Iowa and nearby
states. His family. his church and
his business were uppermost In his
mind. Mr.. Sullivan had always
worked for the betterment Of his
town and It's people. He was i faith
full member OF the Catholic church.
always lending OF himself. person.
ally, and Of his pocketbook, In the
work. He was always an energetic
member and worker In the Knights
Of Columbus. He assisted In organ
izing the local council and also many
other councils over the state. He
was q member in good standing OF
both the Elk and the Woodman fra
ternal organizations.
The deceased was born in Council
BLUFFS in the year 1869. his parents
having come west from New Haven,
Conn. He was the second eldest
child. His father, who was = promi-
nent groceryman In Council Bluffs.
passed away when Mr.. Sullivan was
at the age OF sixteen and the charac-l
ter and stamina OF the youth was
shown when he shouldered the
OFFICIAL CHICAGO MARKETA
FsrnisAsl ~ =. ". Wagner 3 c..
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

LOST-aute plate Ne. 7A77s. Finder
return to this once. 31d2f1j1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

NAN WANTED-for general farn
work. Good wages for competent
man. Write or phone H. A.
STAFFORD. harrisburg, II. a7dsJ1h1
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

LOST-s light brown nun. On u
highway between Webster City an
Highview. Finder please leave
Freeman-Journal Office. Reward
Mrs. Joe Mcdonald. II
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
Mrs. David Beach Does aBit..

Mrs. David Beach, an eighty-six
year old member Of the Red Cross
chapter Of this city. has done her
"bit" in a splendid manner. Mrs.
Beach has hemmed thirty napkins
beautifully and pieced two of the
little Belgium baby quilts, besides
giving the, material from which
they were made to the Red Cross.
Mrs. Beach i4knits, too, and has
knitted two Of the soldiers scarfs
as well.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

FOk MLE- Chelce Nefelsrd bulls,
W. A. Neel. phoas 1897. 1sdjf-ti
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
New Years With the Red Cross.

Headquarters Of the local chapter
of the Red Cross will be open New
Years day to receive work, but 1t is
not asked that anyone work in, the
rooms on that day. However, Janu-
aryl 2 is a htting time to put that
New Years resolution into effect
which promises all possible assis-
lance to this cause for the coming
year.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

Two New Book Typewritery.
Two new book typewriters have
been installed at the court house. one
in the Office Of the auditor and the
other in the Office of the recorder.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31
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RED CROSS NOTES
Supplies Coming In.

Supplies Coming In.
/. Big shipments of materials are
expected at Red Cross headquarters
within the next few days. Work will
start in earnest, once these new
supplies are on hand.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-12-31

,Sntche. At rerd 1 rced's.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-09
OSBORNE AND
TANZER GIRL TO
Nj EET TO-DAY

NEW YORK. Jan S.-The thrill
expected TO arrive along with the
arranged meeting between Charles
Il Wax. the Oliver Osborne. and
Rae Tanner. probably will spend
some more hours today locked in
nistrici Attorney Marshall's office.
thc room where It riurrhrrri yestcf-
Gsy
Oliver was willing 20 advance 10
ihc ATTACK for tho assembled multi
tude in the Federal building. but his
IDEAS Of favorable publicity do no.
carry wi.h them liking for y day
~ a ir;lo c-i~c. wi'h no food ils
riue,t.d loudly and in anger. but
iAa; |. where u. viii spend much OF
,c,'sy pnl-., attorney arguing over
The trial .; Franklin y. Stafford. ht4
tel cicrh. for perjury decide n is
tine 20 pnll or the zlppy meeting
between Wax and the Girl who de.
clgros James ". Osborne tock her
10 a New Jersey hotel Under prom
isc OF marriage.
When the time comes for oliver
TO again meet Miss Tanner. hc viii
lie led into The court room with a
flourish.
The Detroit times., 1917-01-09
TWO GET HATED
YELLOW TICKETS
Pair Of Guardsmen Draw Dis.
honorable Discharges-C0r-
poral DOnahue Dead

Preliminary work 20 the muster
ing out OF members Of ne Thirty
nrst regiment is progressing low y
90 Fort WAYNE thus lar only 4
very fcN ~ the i,au0 iuen 30 tt'
regiment have been given phA lcal
eAamination> uecr ary ir c.,r>
case THIS Is due 10 ibe f4rl tnN
the men arc nearly all away from
the post most al the time 1hosr
mon VINO have been examined. ho7
ever. have been found 20 to in the
pink Of physical condition. In fact
the examining physicians say they
were improved by their stay on the
border
Soldiers were -addcned AZ the fort
late Monday when new was rc.
ccived from Fort Bliss that Corporal
+ u Donahuc. of Company +. had
died al the base hospital When the
boys fTTT TbT UOrIFT TT0Ta1uT wfS
lefi behind because he was Ill., but
bis condition was not considered
serns His death MAS due 20 pneu.
monia.
Two member of the regiment
Monday received dishonorahle dis.
charges from the service They
verc accused of stealing blankets
from their comrades and selling
them They we're tried by court
martial In Texas and admitted their
guilt Decision was reserved and
the men we're allowed TO come home
with their companions Under the
verdict these men Will receive the
hated yellow slips which spell dis.
sraco. but no other punishment will
be added
The Detroit times., 1917-01-09
H. STRASBURC
SUCCUMBS
Well-known Dancing Master
Passes Away After Illness
of Two Months

Following an illness OF two
months. herman A. Strasburg, the
well,<nown.teaoh her OF dancing. died
Monday. in the family home, No.
1866 Cass.ave.
Mr.. Strasburg suffered nervous
breakdown eight weeks ago, which
soon vas attended with complica-
tlons. the direct cause of death be
ing given as spinal meningitis. For
several weeks I've had been unc@n-
scious and despite skilled medical
and nursing attention suffered ex-
tremely.
Mr. Strasburg was born in Detroit
So years ago and for over 80 years
had been identified with the Stras
burg Dancing academy, founded by
his grandfather He was educated
in the public schools OF the city and
in the former Orchard Lake Military
academy lie was an expert oars
man and an ardent yachtsman. and
for many years was commodore OF
the Crosse lie Yacht club Mr..
Strasburg was a member of the
"Old Guard" OF Detroit commandery
knights Templar. Moslem temple,
Detroit Golf club. Rotary club,
Board OF Commerce. and Pointe
Aux Barques club, tho family having
summer home al Pointe Aux
Barques. After leaving school Mr..
Strasburg was employed for a short
time on the editorial stan of the
Detroit Free Press. then joined his
father in lhe dancing academy
Mr. Strasourg was known TO
thousands of persons thru the dane
ing academy and had wide circle
OF friends. TO whom his death Will
come with profound regret and sor
row
The surviving family includes
Mrs. Strasburg, one son Paul Stras
burg. and two daughters, the Misses
Marjorie and Hermine S,ras burg
Two sisters, Mrs Adele Strasburg
Hyde. OF this city. and Mrs Matilde
Cowing. OF Cleveland. and one broth.
ei Max Strasburg. OF Detroit, also
survive
Funeral services VIII be held
Wednesday afternoon, IN the family
home. and viii be in charge of De.
troit commandery
The Detroit times., 1917-01-09
Demand Compliance
With All Demands
i'm AZ Hours
CONSTANTINE
ASKS BREAD CARD
Sets Example to His
People in War
Economy

LONDON. Jan. o.. The Greek sit
uation approached another climax
today The Times today declared
the Allies conferences In Rome
formulated and dispatched another
note 20 Greece this time cquiya.
lent 20 an ultmatum. demanding
compliance with all previous re
quests a. 10 disarmament and neu
traliiy within IS hours
Dispatches from Athens indicated
tha, King Constantine - once again
PLAYING for time having returned
another answer 10 the original Al
lied demand which was said TO he
an "evasive" reply In il the king
was reported to have listed the din.
culties in The way 81 immediate
compliance with the Ententos de-
mands
Other dispatches from Greece 10
day indicated seriouG -pod shortage
due TO continued Allies blockade Of
Greece. <ing Constantine sot the
example "a hts people by applying
for and RECEIVING bread card 4
number of small riots due 10 Zoo !
shortage IS well as demonstrations
against tho Entente by Greek re
servists. were reported from Pt
raeur. the port of Athens.