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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26
Difficulties of the Food Dictator

attention to the food situation
when Adoph Baoc the president of East
big land made food dictator AT the
organized Government food depart
imperial bureau for collecting fats another
the supply another to control the milk and
the vegetables and fruit Germany became
virtually sociasc State and in this the Government kept
growth of Socialism the people The most
organize the central
popularity known the "Z E. G." The first
object organization food neutral countries
Previously merchants had been to Holland Swtze
Scandinavian countries to buy supplies These
bidding each other order to products
this food made much expensive
had purchaser outside of Ger
prohibited all firms from buying food
Travelling of the ~ E. G. went to these countries
bought all the supplies available fixed price. Then
these resold to German dealers at COST
necestad by the public demand
difficult rich landowners insisted
upon eating eggs laid sending them
through friends high prices thereby evading the
egg regulations But the Government stepped and farmers
prohibited from killing their cattle and from sending
friends special customers Farmers had to sell
thing c. That another result of State Socialism
optimistic of Herr Baoc about the food
led the people believe that by fall conditions would be
greatly improved but instead of becoming plentiful food
supplies and organized until all food
absolute ration basis
although crops good this year. there will be
organization that food will SPOIL" said virtually German.
method of confscatng food did deal
spoil and the public blamed him time anything disappeared
from the market One day carload of pums shipped from
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-09-26

h German Government found difficult to control the F
their chickens laid or upon sending food
and special customers" 2f~l
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c5y CARL M>AcKERMAN
1917, Gcoree II. Doran Company.

The Food Situation in Germany Early Caused the
Government Serious Consideration, and 1T
Was Not Long Before Municipal Soup
Kitchens We're Founded, Food Tickets Instt-
tuted and Food Dictator Set Up OUer the
Entire Empire
Houceuer, the Rich and Middle Class We're Lodth
to Accept the Restrictions Laid DoWn for
the Good of the People, and the Fight of the
Socialists Against the Wealthy Food Hoard
ers Won for the Radicals Their First Great
Victory
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
NINTERPORT.

The Y. M. C. A. drive in this town
amounted to about 1925.
Harry Friend of Etna was business
visitor in town Thursday of last week.
Lewis Atwood left on THURSDAYS
steamer for visit in Somerville, Mass.
Jay Newcomb of Newburg shot deer
Friday morning about three miles from
the village.
Mrs. Mary Haley left Tuesday of last
week for Hartford, Conn.,, where she will
spend the winter
At the regular meeting of Mizpah Lodge
last week the following were nominated
as officers for the following year: Mrs. c..
L. Barrows, N. G.; Mrs. Stephen Foley,
". G.; Mrs. w. B. Belches, secretary;
Mrs. C. A. Campbell, treasurer.
The following have been selected as a
Ways and Means committee to secure
funds to buy materials for the Red Cross
workers: Miss Louise T. Smith, Mrs. F,
I. Bussey, Mrs c. T. Young, Mrs. C. l.
Barrows, Mrs. j. T. Carleton and Mrs. G.
A. Cole. The first committee meeting
was held at the home of Miss Smith Sat
urday afternoon and preliminary arrange
ments made to hold an entertainment
and ball on Wednesday evening, Dec. 26
at Union hall.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
SEAKSMONT.

A little girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Buck recently.
Mrs. Mary Packard of Castine is visit
ing relatives and friends in this place.
The ladies who attended Miss Cobb's
recital Saturday afternoon were busy
knitting on Red Cross work while they
listened to the musical program.
A special meeting of Rosewood Chap
ter, Order of the Eastern Star, was held
Tuesday evening, Nov. goth, when Miss
Nellie G. Coombs, D. D. G. M. of Isles
boro, inspected the Chapter. One candi-
date was initiated.
The members of Rosewood Chapter, o.
o. S., sent shower of post cards to a
member, Miss Helen E. Cobb, who is
musical instructor in Littleton College,
N. C. Miss Cobb will receive the cards
on Thanksgiving day.
The pupils of Miss Mary Cobb gave a
recital at her home Saturday afternoon,
Nov. Gath. Each number was played in
very creditable manner, showing care
full practice. Several of the pupils par
ents and friends were present. Follow
ing is the program:
Piano Duo, Minuet, Mozart
Nina Townsend, Vena Miller
Piano Solo, Victor March, Henley
Annie erie
Piano Solo, Rob Roy March, Anthony
Elsie Plaisted
Little Sister, Come Away, Porter
Played and sung by Kathryn Boynton
Piano Solo, Whippoorwill Waltz, Bonner
Irva Miller
Piano Solo, Chimes at Twilight, Lindsay
ROBBIE Mariner
Piano Solo,
(a Bean Porridge Hot,
(b) Little Boy Blue,
Imogene Hunt
Piano Duo,
(a Little Bugler,
(b) La Cachucha,
Helen Plaisted, Irva Miller
Piano Solo, The Music Box, Poldini
Eva Palmer
Piano Solo, Moonlight Waltz, Sparrow
Dorothy Packard
Piano Solo, Spinning Wheel, Hemann
Nina Townsend
Pretty Little Butterfly, Spauldine
Played and sung by Elsie Plaisted
Piano Solo, La Hambreau March, Hambro
Vena Miller
Piano Solo, Pouting Waltz, Cool
Helen Plaisted
Piano Solo, Traumerci and Romance,
SchumanI
ROBBIE Mariner
Piano Duo, Flying Doves, Helm
Eva Palmer, Annie erie
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
PROSPECT FERRY,

Mrs. M. A. Devereaux entertained the
H. H. Club Nov. 22nd. All are doing
Red Cross Work.
Master Buford Grant who has been
stopping with his grandparents the past 8
months has returned to his home in San
dypoint.
Evander Hartman visited his sister,
Mrs j. A. Pierce in Standpoint last Sun
day.
Mrs. Jennie Harding closed very sue
cessful term of school here last Friday.
Miss Luella Rainey of Frankfort closed
a successful term of school at Mt. Heaean
last Friday.
Mrs Percy Harding, reported ill last
week, is improving.
Miss Amelia Hartman went to How
land last Saturday to resume her work as
teacher in the public schools.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
RESIGNATION OF sUPT. POLAND

The following from ''The Mansfield
News" Mansfield, Mass, refer to
Weldon A. Poland, formerly of Montville
Maine:
One has but to compare the condition
of Mansfield town farm of today with
that of three years ago to realize that
| under the management of Superintendent
Poland it has improved in every way.
Few if any farms in town have shown
greater gains in appearance. The citizens
generally we believe will learn with re-
eret that he is soon to resign his position
and ACCEPT another in town at an increase
in salary. We had hoped that Mr.. Po-
land would have been afforded an oppor-
tunity to demonstrate that the town farm
can be made not only self supporting but
profit returning in the production of milk.
We doubt not the selectmen weighed
carefully the question of raise IN salary
for the superintendent which would have
assured his staying, but not few think
that it sometimes is good business policy
| to paw man what he is worth especially
when he is producing desirable results IN
every way. Mr.. Poland has worked
early and late to increase the productive
! ness of the farm. He could hardly have
taken greater interest had it been his
own private enterprise, and his labors
have accomplished good results, which
no doubt is responsible for the offer made
him to change positions.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
SECRET SOCIETIES.

Primrose Chapter, o. E. S., will have a
regular meeting Friday evening, Dec 7th,
when the annual election of officers will
take place.
A meeting of the Past Grands of Waldo
Lodge, l. O. o. F., was held last Wednes-
day evening at Odd Fellows hall to de-
wise ways and means for the welfare of
the Lodge and the program for the COM
ing winter months. There was good at
tendance and the program under arrange
ment will be one of interest to every
member.
Major C.. L. Bowman of Vinalhaven
was in this city in attendance at a special
meeting of Canton Pallas, l. o. O. F.,
last Wednesday evening for the annual
inspection. Major Bowman is well known
in this city as visitor to Odd Fellows
circles in past years and has many friends
here especially among the older members.
ments from him in regard to their stand
ing and work and the meeting was
pleasant one A banquet was served to
the members Just before the business
meeting, which included the annual NOM
ination of officers, the election to take
place on the first Wednesday in Deem
Der. Interest has been good this season
and the membership is even better than
last year at the annual inspection.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
LET US GIVE THANKS.

Thanks for the strength which is ours
to do battle for the right. Thanks for
our wealth which makes it possible for us
to adequately provide for the expenses of
carrying on the war, to generously pro-
vide for the families of our soldiers, to
donate literally for the support of the
good work of the Red Cross and the Y.
NJ. C. A. both here and cover there. !"
Thanks for our bountiful harvests which
enable us to supply the needs of ourselves,
our Allies and the suffering poor of
France and Belgium. Thanks for having
preserved unsullied the glorious heritage
of freedom bequeathed by the fathers.
Thanks for the growing unity of our
noble men and women. And above all
else thanks for the increased moral and
spiritual uplift which is manifest in our
country.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
JACKSON.

James S. Roberts has gone to Exeter
to work in the woods.
Rufus Ward and family left Thursday
for Aroostook for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Stevens and -Eu-
gene Kimball spent Thursday at j. II.
McKinley's.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Jackson creamery will be held
Friday, Dec. 7th.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. M. Kimball of Frank
fort spent the weekend with relatives
and friends in town.
The Willing Workers Circle met Nov.
22nd with Mrs. R. E. Page. They voted
to donate $40 to the Red Cross fund.
Harold Morton and Herbert Hadley
have returned home from Aver, Mass,
where they have been doing carpenter
work.
The ladies in town have started Red
Cross branch, with Mrs. F. S. Dolliff,
president, and Mrs. Abbie Stevens, sec
rotary.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
REFERENDUM HEARINGS.

During the first five days of last week,
hearings were held in Augusta before the
Governor and Council to determine the
legality of certain referendum petitions.
The last legislature passed law making
1he Kennebec Journal the State paper in
place of the New Age; a law abolishing
the Inland Fish and Game Commission
and establishing instead one officer; law
to abolish the office of commissioner OF
Sea and Shore Fisheries and to create in
stead Commission; and law to provide
Police Commission for the city of Lewis
ton. The people of the State as whole
have very little interest in any of these
matters, but the hearing on the latter,
being an attempt to overthrow the Maine
Tammany which rules the city of Lewis
ton, has attracted some attention because
of the local bitterness which has been
manifested. The hearings were adjourn
ed on Friday last and will be resumed on
Friday of this week. The evidence taken
shows illegality, fraud or forgery in the
making up of several of these petitions
If these investigations make certain that
the aggregate petitions for referendum on
either of the above measures do not con-
tain actual and legal signatures, properly
attested, to the number of 10000, the
measure will not be submitted to vote by
the people and the enactment of the leg
islature will be statute law.
The fate of these laws whatever it may
be does not seem to be of so great i'm
portance as is the weakness, futility and
farcial working of the referendum. In
theory it a fine conception of govern
ment of the people, an upward step tow
ard the sublime heights of democracy as
pictured in the mirage of legislative at
rnosphere. In practice, in this State at
least, it has thus far been a subterfuge
and failure. The preliminary investiga-
tions and the hearings will cost the State
ssaite large sum of money but if the re-
sult leads up to legal application and en-
forced observance of the referendum law,
or to its repeal, the outlay will have yield
ed some return.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
WAR SUMMARY.

The last report of the sinkings by U.
boats was much larger than for the pre-.
vious two weeks but was far below the
average. More submarines are being sem
to the bottom as the warfare progresses
Five were sunk last week in one day
Our Admiral Sims has reported that ar
American destroyer sunk one of these
boats in three minutes. The British Ad-
miralty proposed to give decorations to
several of the officers who conducted the
attack but these were declined because
such rewards are barred by present regu-
lations. On Tuesday of last week Gen.
Byne, commanding sector south of the
lire where Gen. Haig has been pushing to-
ward Rouliers, made an attack on front
of 81 miles and achieved so notable vic
tory that the church bells in England were
rung for the first time in celebration since
the war begun. Platoons of huge tanks
which the Germans have called travel
ling pill boxes" forced their way over the
German trenches and through the barbed
wire defences making way for the ad-
vance of the infantry The cavalry fol-
lowed and for the first time in the war
the Huns were charged upon by mounted
troops. The Germans were taken by
surprise and fled. The total advance for
the weeks operations was about miles
toward Cambria, the great railroad and
supply center of this section of the Ger
man war zone About 10000 prisoners
were taken. The Italia war theatre has
been and continues to be the chief center
of interest. A continuous battle has rag
ed there for weeks. Italy has done nobly
and for the last ten days has held the
hordes of her enemies at bay inflicting
great losses. Now that the English and
French veterans have reached the firing
line we may hope that the tide of battle
will turn in favor of the Allies. If the
invaders of Italy are swept back as were
the Germans from their almost irresist-
able march towards Paris, the Kaiser may
perhaps begin to discern his doom written
on the walls of fate.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
RUSSIA.

1t is reasonable to suppose that the
The situation in Russia really is. 1t can
not be denied that it's members ought to
be fully informed every day by cable.
The public, however, is entirely unen-
Gghtened and strives to peer into dark
ness to discern some glimmer of proba-
bility in the maze of contradictory dis
matches which are printed. AS far as we
have been able to interpret public opinion
we conclude that the Russian bear has
been baited, and held by his ears is being
fed with the honey of Prussian guile
Just at present an autocrat named Lenine
is posing as the head of the democracy(0
has gathered about him all available ele-
ments of disorder, announced that he is
the government and has proffered a plan
for peace to all the warning nations His
idea evidently is that the Allies are like
Russia. dishonest, morally weak and ir-
resolute. He seeks to bring about peace
based on discomfort and anarchy else
where as in his own country. Here is
where he makes a grave mistake. A
peace laid on the I.ennie foundation would
be peace bought by civil war in every
country making it, and would be worse
than defeat on the Hindenburg line
Lenine makes another mistake when he
assumes to be the Government of Russia
His days of power are numbered. The
hordes of anarchy are tickle and there art
other autocrats in Russia who are dis
suising themselves in the robes of democ
racy and sharpening their swords to strik
him down. These rival factors are tn
dice with which Germany plays her gam
which is to replace the deposed Gar up
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
DODGE'S CORNER.

Earl Carter, who is nurse in Boston,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Carter.
Mrs Carrie Spaulding and Mrs. Sadie
Blake spent last Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred E. Stinson.
Harold Stone and Velma Grant were
married last week, and Saturday evening
their neighbors gave them an old fash
Toned serenade at their home in North
Searsport.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
NOKTH ISLESBOKO,

Mr.. A. Perry Coombs is spending few
days at home.
Mr.. Charles E. Coombs left for Bath
last week to work in the shipyards.
Mrs. L. w. Coombs and daughter, Miss
Leola of Castine, were in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cosgrove OF Cas-
tine are the guests of their daughter,
Mrs. Frank Laid.
Chester and Windsor Decker have gone
to Skowhegan where they have employ
ment for the winter
MIR. Roy Webster who has been engi-
neer on steamer Castine, arrived home
last week for an extended visit.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
YOU ARE PARTLY
MADE OF IRON

That is, iron is an essential con-
stituent of pure, healthy blood.
Peptiron, the new iron tonic, COM
bines pepsin, iron, nux, celery and
other blood and stomach tonics that
physicians prescribe.
1t is a wonderful corrective Of
anemia, paleness, languor, nervous
ness-whether caused by hard work,
worries-over-use of salts and other
blood-depleting cathartics that are
doing so much harm to many people
just now--or any other cause. Pept-
iron will restore the iron strength
that you must have for cheerful per-
Torrance of daily duties.
Peptiron is in convenient pill form,
chocolate-coated and pleasant to take.
Get it today.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
'With the Colors."
WEsTFIELD, MASS, Nov, Is.
To the members of the Baptist church
| wish to thank you all for the nice box
of candy which l received. 1t came in
first class condition.
We are packed up ready to move at a
short notice, but have been told not to
tell the place we are to start for. think
we will 60 on the train about dark, as the
First Maine boys left last night and we
are to follow them.
l Just could not help opening the pack
age, even if it was Christmas box, and
l enjoyed it very much. Thanking you
! all again and wishing you all the best en-
joyment of the day.
Sincerely,
WARREN F. FAHY.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29

Liberty bonds are selling slightly be-
low their face value but they are good as
gold, the interest will be paid when due
and nine-tenths of the holders will live
to see the time when they will sell for
W orth while premium.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29

on the throne. No longer factor in the
war, Russia is now without natural
friend and is facing years of internal
strife
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29

"a sacred burden is this life ye bear.
Look on it, lift it, bear it solemnly,
Stand up and walk beneath it steadfastiy.
Fail not for sorrow, falter not for sin,,
But upward, onward, till the goal We win. "
frances Anne Kemhle
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29

Eliza Jane, widow of the late Thomas
D. Jellison of Brooks, died Nov. 23rd at
the home of her son, Frank F. Jellison of
Bangor, where she had lived since the
death of her husband, about 8 years ago.
She was born in Monroe July /, 1889, the
daughter of the late Andrew Mack and
Clarissa Styles Buzzell. In early life
she married Mr.. Jellison in Monroe.
Later they moved to Swanville, but
many years were spent in Brooks. Mrs.
Jellison was especially devoted to her
home and all it's interests, caring with
constant devotion for her husband in his
long illness. She was a member of the
Free Baptist church, taught in its Sunday
school and sang in its choir. She was an
earnest advocate of temperance and was
for many years member of the Brooks
Lodge of Good Templars, also of Happy
Valley Chapter, o. E. S., and Harvest
Home Grange, in which she was always
ready to do her part. She is survived by
one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Cora j.
Bowker and Miles S. Jellison of Belfast
and Frank F., of Bangor with whom she
lived. She is also survived by Is grand
children and 10 grandchildren The
funeral took place in the church at Brooks
at 10 a. m. last Monday, Rev. David
Bracket of Belfast, friend from child
hood, officiating with words of eulogy for
her well-spent life. The floral tributes
were numerous and beautiful
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29

the churches, Red Cross and 7. N. c. A.
are doing AN untold amount of good.
Thanking you very much for this Christ
mas gift, remain,
Yours Sincerely,
NORMAN E. LITTLEFIELD,
Chief Pharmacists Mate, U. S. Navy.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
OBITUARY.

Albert Cilley died Nov 18th at the
home of his son-in-law, Levi Bryant, in
Waldo. He was born in Brooks June 20,
1880, the son of Moses and Lydia Roberts
Cilley. He moved to Morrill, in 1869,
where he lived until seven yearssago. He
then moved to Waldo, where he spent
the remainder of his days. He leaves
son and daughter, also many friends, both
old and young, to regret his death.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-29
Training Camp,

PARIS ISLAND, S. c., Nov, 10Th.
To the Committee on Christmas Gifts:
l wish to express my appreciation for
your kindness and thoughtfulness in send
ing me this large box of candy. This
work by the Christian organizations, as
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-09
KIRKE NOW ONLY TWO
POINTS ABOVE BECKER

Bealls Becker of Kansas City is Civ
ing Kirke of Louisville race for bat
ting honors in the American associ-
alton, averages including games OF
Wednesday. showing Kirke with .316,
having lead of two points.
Dresser of st. Paul. who is to go to
the Detroit Americans at the close o.
the season, is nearing the one hundred
mark in scoring. He has counted 9s
times, and is far in the lead in base
stealing with so. Becker increased his
total in homerun hitting to l3, and
Bronkie of indianapolis in sacrifice
hitting to 81. Kansas City tied Louis
Vile for team batting with 1858.
Leading batters who have partici-
pated in half or more of their clubs
games. Kirke, Louisville, .316; Becker,
Kansas City, .314; Demmett, Co
lumbus, .311; Altizer, Minneapolis
.307; Anderson, Milwaukee, .3O6;
Dresser, st. Paul, .29s; Wise, Toledo
.297; Glenn, st. Paul, .297; Good
Kansas City, .296.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-09
SHAW ALMOST CINCHES
WESTERN STICK HONORS

Shaw of Omaha maintained a ten
point lead over Jones Of Wichita for
batting honors in the Western league
Averages including games of Tuesday
give Shaw an average of .321.
There were no changes among the
leaders In other departments of the
game. Cochran of Joplin tops. the
base stealers with 40 and Ewoldt OF
Des Moines, the sacrifice hitters with
SO. Butcher of Denver is setting the
pace in runs with ten. Gilmore of st
Joseph has scored 107 times. omaha
continues out in front in team batting
with .262.
Leading batters who have partici.
pated in half or more of their clubs
games: Shaw, Omaha, .321; Jones
Wichita. .3l1 Butcher, Denver, .307
Connolly. st. Joseph, .305; Gilmore, st
Joseph, .291; Thomason, Lincoln, .295
Krug. Omaha, .292; Horan, Joplin
.292; Cass, Des Moines, .29l; Watson
st. Joseph, POI.