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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Marked Increase in Market
Values Because of
World War.
PRINCIPAL FOOD
ARTICLES HIGHER
Jump During Past Year Greatest Since
War Began, Totalins 81 Per Cent r
Sugar Ration Rules In Force in Now
York and Elsewhere - Housewives
Rsstricted to Few Pounds, According
to Size Of Families.

Washington, Oct. 24.-Food prices as
a whole have advanced Al per cent
over the year because Of the war.
Latest compilation Of prices, an
nounced today by the United States
bureau Of labor statistics. show prin-
cipal articles of food as a whole 8 per
cent higher on Aug. IA, 1914, just after
the outbreak of the war, than they
were on that date in 1918. There was
drop Of per cent in 1915, but in
1916 prices advanced IA per cent, and
during this year they have jumped 81
per cent. From July to August. this
year, there was per cent increase
in the combined prices Of the prin-
cipal articles Of food.
Flour prices in August were two and
one-fourth times what they were in
August 1913
The increase in flour was 130 per
cent. Corn meal advanced almost as
much, with an increase Of 120 per cent
Potatoes advanced 81 per cent; sugar,
u per cent; lard. 7s per cent, and pork
chops, 58 per cent During the year
ending Aug. Is, onions was the only
article to decrease in price. Corn meal
doubfed In price. -four ratly4nSsdz 10 Der
cent; BEANS 5s per cent. and other ar
ticIes to lesser degree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
SAYS kERENskY IS DICTATOR.
Leader Of BoIshevki Explains Why
They eoIted Congress.

Petrograd, Oct. 24.-Ieon TrotzkY.
president Of the executive committee OF
workmen and soldiers delegates at \
meeting Of the council today, ex-
planned why the Bolshevih bolted
the first meeting OF the Russian denio-
cratic congress, declaring that that
body had not been a representative
OF the people and was not. trusted by
the soldiers and workmen.
with the formation of the prelim.-
nary party he said ''the Independence
of the ruling power was confirmed Of
ticially. Russia is republic but its
autocrat is Kerensky.'
He urged the workmen's and SOL
d,ers' councils to be ready to fight for
the powers handed over to them. He
declared they would be able Sto save
the country and make peace.
Delegate Lieber. the spokesman OF
the Maximalists expressed surprise at
the Trotzky attitude inasmuch as the
boiling Of the congress had the ap-
nroval only Of a small majority.
M>AvkseI1t:e!J snia ti,si rs W ont
only was a demonstration which could
have no effect on the work Of congress
since in the eyes of all Russia the body
continues the same authoritative or
ganization Bolsheviki. he said. had lost
for themselves the right Of further
participation in it.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24

an ultimate glorious victory" for
American arms over German autocra-
cy Is expressed in an open letter ad-
dressed to Gen. John ]. Pershing, COM
mander of the United States expedi-
tionary forces, by the national commit
tee of American patriotic societies.
containing liberty day greetings. In
part the letter reads:
"You are nghting our battles for us
We therefore regard with contempt
those who refuse to lend their money
to the government and thus support
you when you and your men so freely
offer your lives upon the altar Of the
nations needs. You are fighting In a
noble cause. the cause not only OF de-
mocracy, but of the safety of every
man, woman and child in the United
States.
"We pledge ourselves to give you
that material assistance which you so
urgently require and so richly deserve.
Americans will forever be grateful
for the victory you will achieve for
the world"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Iowa a Frontier In Civil War.

Iowa was a frontier Commonwealth
at the outbreak Of the civil war. says
DR.. Ivan L. Pollock, sin an article pub
lished by the State Historical Society
Of Iowa. It was sparcely settled,
many Of the counties having less than
on. Hundred; Inhabitants There were
only siv cities in the state that could
boast of FIVE thousand people. More
over, the facilities for transportation
and communication were very made
quate. Within the state there were
about six hundred miles Of railroad.
made up of various lines projected
westward from the Mississippi river
the longest line extending not more
than one third OF the way acroe.;; =: E
state. There were neither railroad
nor telegraph communications with the
capital clay Of Des Moines until after
the close of the war; and as ameasure
Of public safety during the war a tele-
graph line was built from Keokuk to
Burlington at state expense.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
, HolIand Explains Attitude.

Amsterdam. Oct. "a. 4.Explaining in
the second chamber today the situation
with respect to the difficulty that has
arisen between Holland and Greet
Britain over the transit of sand and
gra,el thru Holland from Germany to
Belgium Jonkheer Loudon. the Dutch
foreign minister, admitted the possi-
sbility that the use the GeEIssSs:::ss -s:-e-e
making of the sands and gravels was
not in conformity with the results Of
the inquiry into this mater, which
naturally could not be extended to con-
tinual surveillance. Holland, said the
minister, was ready to examine all sug-
gestions from England but would con-
slider 1t contrary to her dignity as we'll
as her neutrality to evade, because Of
pressure exerted by One party. her duty
toward another. "; \ & ls IA q 4! "a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
rBy the Associsted Press.l

With the French Armies In France.
Oct. 24.-several American intelli-
gence officers watched the successful
attack made by French troops yes
terday on the front northeast Of Sois-
SONS. The Americans saw crowds OF
German prisoners passing to the rear.
The garrison Of Malmaison fort.
captured by the French. was composed
Of first grenadied guards. At the vii
lage of Allemant 1t is reported that
4. 400 more prisoners were taken, most
Of them belonging to the youngest
classes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
SUGAR Ration. IA .Force.

New York, Oct. 25.-The first ration
since the United States went into the
war went into effect today when retail
stores thruout the city restricted the
sale Of sugar from 2 to pounds to
each customer at 10 and IL cents q
pound, the lower prices prevailing only
in those stores where patriotism ranks
above avarice. The present famine
conditions in the sugar trade are not
expected to be relieved before Jan. 1,
when the first Of the new crop ar
rives
Housewives will be able to buy only
once every ten days or two weeks, bags
containing not more than two, three
and a half or five pounds. according
to the size of their families.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Chicago Price List Rejected.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-The reply Of Chi
cago grocers to the price list an
nounced yesterday by Harry A.
Wheeler. Illinois food administrator,
today was that they couldn't meet it.
The list covered sugar, -four and po-
tatoes. The grocers said they. would
like to put his prices into effect II
he could tell them where to get -four
and sugar at the prices he announced
they should pay the. wholesalers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Austrian. TAKE Offensive.

, Berlin, Oct. 24.-An Austro German
offensive has been instituted on the
Italian front, army headquarters an
nounced today. German and Austrian
troops this morning captured the fore
most Italian positions near Fitch and
Tolmino and in the northern portion
of the Bainsizza plateau.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Rjotinq IN Austria.

London, Oct. 24.-The Austro-Swiss
frontier has been closed owing to the
serious internal situation in Austria,
according &c az. Exchange Telegraph
dispatch fcom berne yesterday.
Several munition factories wero
wrecked in recent food riots in Vienna,
1rcssbulg, Brunn and Laihach, the
rioters being mostly women, this ad-
vices state.
The police according to the reports,
fred on the crowds, killing and wound
ing many PERSONS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Millions of I.aboring Men
Cease Work and Give
Bonds Attention.
EYES OF WORLD
FOCUSED ON U. S.
Success or Failure TO Fix Estimate Of
other Nations az to Americas Atti-
tude Toward War-Patriotic Com
naittee Sends Greetings to General
Pershing Expressing Confidence in
Army and Scoring SIackers

Washington, Oct. 24.-Not COM
munity in tho United States, SO
fas as the liberty loan managers
can learn, failed correspond to tho
call for today's big drive. Parades,
speeches, patriotic demonstrations
and bond buying were tho order Of
tho day from coast to coast.
A flood Of dollars, tho like. Of
which has never swept in upon the
treasury before, officials predicted
will follow. How far toward the
$5,000, 100000 goal tho subscription
total will be carried no one was
willing to forecast. 1t appeared
certain, however, in the light Of
early advices, that the 100000
workers thruout the nation would
roll up q mammoth total.
Liberty day dawned with less
than half Of tho big total taken.
Liberal estimates from all reserve
districts indicated that $2,455, ,00o,-
900 had been subscribed up to the
close Of business last night-$35,-
100000 less than officials had
thought.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Soft Drink Sellers Go 70 J.;,.

Keokuk. Oct. 24.-Twenty mine pro-
prietors of''temp bars" in this city, who
were convicted in the December term
of the district court Of maintaining a
liquor nuisance and have failed to pay
fines ranging from $3.50 to $500, were
rounded up today on orders from At
torney General Havner. Twenty-four
elected to go to Jail rather than pay
their fines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24

Copenhagen, Dot. 24.-Emperor VIII
liam returned to Berlin alst night pre-
pared to begin dealing Immediately
with the political crisis. Rudolf von
Valentini. chief Of the emperors civil
cabinet, made a report to the emparor
on the train on the various develop
ments in the internal political sltua-
ton. during the emperors absence In
the Balkans.
Vaentini is known jokingly as "the
carrier Of the bowstring'' for the part
he plays in the political demise Of the
highest imperial and Prussian civil
officials. He acts az the emperors eyes
and ears in ascertatnlng public opinion.
Responsibility is accredited popular
ly to valentini for the selection of Or.
Michaelis when it was decided to drop
Prince Won Buelow as candidate,
owing to the socialist announcement
that they would make open war ON tho
government If tho prince were rein
stated as chancellor. 1t Is said that
Michaelis was not even considered un-
til three hours before his appointment
was made. - z s&
Prince Won Buelow again isurged for
the chancellorshipA by the conserva-
tives. Socialist leaders announce that
II the emperor follows the opinion Of
the reichstag party they will not hesi-
tate to tell him their unfavorable opin-
ion Of Won Buelow.
Won BeuIow Opponents Not Agreed.
The leaders Of the reichstag parties,
with the exception Of the conserva-
tives and the extreme socialists, who
began series of confidential confer
ences on the chancellorship crisis in
Berlin yesterday. as far as indications
in the newspaper reports give any clue,
seem to be attempting to unite on the
line Of advice to be given Emperor
William, should he decide to consult
them regarding change Of chancellors
Apparently the conferees have es-
tablished no particular unity of pur-
pose. and the number Of candidates
mentioned for the post does not seem
to have decreased.
The center and national liberal mem
bers differ sharply with the socialists
and section Of the radicals regarding
the propriety Of infringing in any way
upon the thrones prerogative in the
selection of the chancellor.
Prince Won Ber1ow continues to re-
ceive hard knocks from the press of
tho left parties, which have raked up
the inconsistency of Matthias ErzbsTSc-.
the centrist leader, in supporting q
candidate whom he did the utmost to
Dust from office before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
cHlcAeo's wHEATLEss DAY.,
Alfalfa Bread and Other Substitutes
on Family Menus.


Chicago, Oct. 24.-Wheatless day ia
Chicago was observed scrupulously in
Chicago by hotels and restaurants as
a matter Of pledge to the food admin
istration. and. according to inquiry. in
representative sections by housewives
generally.
The chief novelty Of the day was al,
falfa bread and alfalfa mullins. They
were a dark brown on the exterior and
a dark green inside. The taste to some
suggested bran and to others hay.
In the making of pies, rice and corn
flour were used with success. TheSchef
Of one hotel said the new flour CON-
binations were successful even in
French pastries, and that IN, his kitchen
alone three barrels OF wheat -four
would be saved today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Rain stops Demo nstration.

New York. Oct. 24.-The spectacular
parade which New York had planned
today as stimulus to, liberty bond
purchasing was abandoned in the face
of the worst rain storm here this sea-
son. The stock exchange and other
markets in the financial district said
they would adhere to their original piaI,
to close at noon. thus carrying out the
sentiment of liberty day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
sanator Hu.tina nurisd.

Mayville. Wis, Oct. 24.-The funeral
of United States Senator Paul o. Hus-
ting, who was accidentally shot and
killed by his brother Gustave, while on
a hunting trip on Sunday last, was held
this forenoon, the body being laid to
rest &c. IN the family plot at Graceland
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
German Troops Dissatisfied.
IR,r thu AcS0oiaifed ProaS

=
British Front in France and. Bel
gium, Oct. 24.-In one Of the redoubts
captured from the Germans Monday.
northeast Of Ypres, according to reli-
able information, British troops found
a German officer who had been exc
cuted by his own soldiers. His hands
had been bound behind him> and he
had been shot. Many tales are going
u the 4fuands among the British soldiers
indicating much dissatisfaction among
the various bodies Of German troops.
Very often soldiers charged with de-
sertion and other violation Of military
law escape with slight punishment.
According to prisoners this is some-
thing new for Prussian militarism.
Later it developed the men escaped
thru tunnel they made under one of
the barracks and which led them to lib
erty q hundred feet away. The men
were brought here a few weeks ago
from Fort Oglethorpe and officers be-
leve they had been working on the
tunnel since shortly after their arrival.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Iowa Mine Conference.

Des Moines. Oct. 24.-Iowa coal min
ers will lay their demands for increas-
ed wages before the Iowa Coal Oper-
ators Association at conference to be
held here tomorrow. The miners today
named committee Of twenty five to
represent them in the conference to-
morrow. No announcement was made
as to what the demands would be, but
1t is believed the men will ask raise
equal to the advance in the east recent
y,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
MINES IN FULL BLAST.
Threats to Revoke Union Charters
Brinus Last Of Workers to Time.

Threats to Revoke Union Charters
Brings Last Of Workers to Time.
Springfield ILL.,. Oct. 24.-Every coal
mine in Illinois, idle as a result Of the
strike for wage increases. was working
fal! blast today. according to reports
this morning to the office Of Walter
Nesbit, secretary-treasurer of the
United Mine Workers Of Illinois.
The three locals at West Frankfort,
in Franklin county, still idle yesterday,
went back to work today, kilograms
from secretaries Of the locals said.
President Frank Harrington had
warned them that failure to return to
work this morning would mean revoca-
tion Of their charters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Important Step by French
Army in Drive Against
Laon.
HINDENBURG LINE
NOW THREATENED
Tsutons Exposed 70 Ep6Iadins Fire
Grown Prince Loses ssvsrai pivis-
ions Of craeis Troops Gent Forward
to Hold Line at All cests-Frsneh
Capture 5000 Prisoners and Numsr.
ous Guns - Had No Easy Task In
Gaining Heights.

Smashing asaInst the German
lines along . six mile front, north
east Of soissons, the French have
made important gains from the
German crown prince. The sudden
blow also brought the French 5000
prisoners and twenty-five heavy
and field guns.
General Petain completed an o.
fective step toward Laon, tho
southern extremity Of the Hinden-
burg line and an important railway
center, which lies ten miles north
east Of Chavisnon, whore the
French advance attained its great
est dspth-tWo and one.fifth miles.
The heights dominating Parsny-
Fiiain at Tho extreme right Were
seized and French guns now can
batter the Germans on the hills on
the opplsits side Of the Ailette
rivea from chavisnen. More import
AMI still they can pour an eufilade
firs Into the forces Of the German
crown prince still elinoins to the
northsrn slopes Of the plateau
paratIeitn0 tnO Nnstnsn ooS 6a"Ss.
70 the German crown prince the
blow may prove the most ssvers
80 Has suffered sinos vsrdun. He
hasss lest eosesai !, lIlsiaf6 " f. shis,.
go Aroops. including Prussian
nuards who rushed forward 70
hold the line at all costs.
General Petain,s mastery stroke
'weaksns the German line north
ward to the forest Of ST. GobaIn.
a retirement from this line would
probably cause the Germans to
give up their present front from
chavignon TO st. Quentin. Tho
Frsnch had no easy task soing up
kiil against fortified cefsnsss,
eonersted eavsrns and masssd
troops. But the artillery fire was
very effective and there was no
stopping the .impstus Of the mon
of France,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
PERsHINe uNDER-FIR
American General Goes With Frene!
Into Captured Trenches.

American General Goes With French
Into Captured Trenches.
lBy the Associated Press.]
American Training Camp in France,
Oct. 24.-General Pershing accompa-
MED the French generals yesterday .as
far as the second German line in the
French attack on the Aisne front
General Pershing was with General
Franchet DEsperey at first observing
the attack from a favorable post some
distance in the rear of the French front
line. Then General Pership suggested
going into the front trenches. This
they did, but General Pershing was not
satisfied and went on thru the shell
fire into the first line of captured Ger
man trenches, then into the second.
General Pership's attitude during
this time is the talk Of the French
army.
The American commander later went
to General Petain's Headquarters and
was presented, when General de Es-
percy gave the commander in chief q
detailed report Of the successful at
tack.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Washington to Be Dry.

Washington, Oct. 24.-The hw which
makes the national capital dry Nov.
was upheld as constitutional in the
local supreme COURT today, which dis
missed the attacks of the liquor dealers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
"suFF' LEADER SPRINGS COUP.

Miss Paul in Jail for Tickst;ny !. Co.
mands APoliticai Prison" Treatment.
Washington, oct. 24.-Militants Of
the woman's party sprung another coup
today when they announced that Alice
paul, their national chairman, doing
seven months in jail here for picketing
the White House. would remand to be
treated as q political prisoner. "Their
contained the slgnifcant
addition that what measures she Will
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Bronze Money For Switzerland.

Bronze Money for switzerland.
Berne, Switzerland. Oct. "a. The
Swiss federal council has decided to
issue 100000 ten centime pieces and
100000 five centinme pieces in bronze
owing to the shortage in nickel and
cooper. The coins will be withdrawn as
soon as the present shortage of small
money is relieved.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24
Rcd cro.. Worker stick. to Pos.

Red Cross Worker Sticks to Post.
: Petrograd. Oct. 24.-Colonel Hender-
son, chairman of the American Red
Cross mission to Roumania, has de-
cided to remain in Jassy thru the win
ter to aid the work Of the medical unit
and to direct relief work. The Red
Cross hospital unit already has handled
scores or cases,N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-24

Washington, Oct 24.-American
business today gave way to the liberty
loan campaign. Proclaimed holiday
! thruout the nation by joint act of Pre-
ssident Wilson and The governors Of the
states the occasion was marked by a
general suspension of trade and millions
of workers, released from their daily
tasks turned their attention to con-
tributing to the success of the loan.
Early reports from various parts OF
the country indicated that the drive
today attained it's greatest intensity.
Officials, federal state and municipal
addressed large audiences in every Sec
ition in an effort to dispel the apathy
that has marked the present drive.
America was impressed with the nee
,essity of contributing generously in
order to avert possible failure Of the
offering.
Appeal to Small Subscribers.
In conformity with the desire OF
Secretary McAdoo, the main volume
Of the popular appeal was directed to-
ward those who can subscribe only in
small amounts. A heavy tide of small
purchases it was said, coming from
the laboring classes of the country,
will sweep the loan into the safety
zone. 80
Federal employees thruout the country
were given an entire holiday, except
in isolated cases where it was found
that their absence even for day
meant delay in the nations war pre-,
parations.
This is liberty day in the United
States, made so by the president Of
the United States and the governors
oe the forty eight states of the Ameri-
can union," reads Secreary McAdoos
appeal today to the world. Let us
make it an ominous day for the Ger
man kaiser. Let us make it an end Of
military. despotism and inhuman war
fare.
American public on Trial.
To-day the American public Is on
trial. The eyes of the world are upon
her-the eyes of the oppressed peoples
Of the earth, with hope and expectancy
the eyes Of the military autocracy of
Germany, with outward contempt but
inward fear.
our nrSt DUTY is not only TO Sup-
scribe but to over-subscribe the sec
ond liberty loan. If we fail it will be
victory for the kaiser. There is no
reason why we should fail.
TT is with our soldiers, our sailors
and OR guns that we are going to win
the victory vindicate Americas right
at home and upon the high seas and
make the world safe for democracy"
Thirty-Four, NationaIities Subscribe.
Thirty-four .nationalities thruout the
country today are pouring their money
into the second loan melting pot in an
effort to make the campaign success.
During the frsts campaign the different
races subscribed less than $2.500,000,
but wars true meaning has been
brought home to them during the pres
c.t loan and greatly increased sales
have reaUlted - -srzS zas..-...e.-