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The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Old Students in France.

60 Quigley, of Hawarden, Ia.
former state champion in the 200-yard
dash while student at the University
of South Dakota. Is now in France with
the eXpeditionary force. Quigley was
a student in journalism and wrote a
humorous column fog The Volante, the
schol paper, last year. He attended
the officers training camp At Fort
Smelling and was commissioned sec
ond lieutenant. Ferdinand Duncan
another member Of last years VO
lante staff and captain of the 1916
football team, is in France with the
United States coast artillery. in which
he holds a iieutenant's commission
Elmer G.. Trotzig. sporting editor OF
the Volante last year, is now in the
United states navy. II. K. Hanley, the
editor in chief of the Volante, is in
the aviation corps. stationed in Texas.
Lester Lloyd, a member of this years
Volante staff, stopped school to join
the radio service of the signal corps.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
AGREE TO FREE PRISONERS
Liberation Of Captives and Resump.
ton of Commercial Relations
Decided Upon.

BreStLitovsk, Jan. provisional
agreement on series Of important
points, including liberation of war pris-
oncrs and resumption of commercial
relations was reached by the delegates
of Russia and tn, central powers in
discussion of issues which, in the event
of general peace, would have TO be
settled among the nations represented
in the negotiations here.
This provisional discussion was ter
minated on Friday, the basis of an
agreement adopted being reached I'M
der the reservation that it was to be
examined by the governments repre-
sented by the delegates.
Speedy resumption of diplomatic and
consular relations is embraced in the
understanding. 1t is set forth that
there shall be immediate stoppagc Of
economic warfare, establishment Of
commercial intercourse and the organ
lied exchange of commodities.
A substantial understanding was ar
rived at on which the basis of econom-
ic relations shall be settled per-
manently.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
NATIONS BIG FOOD SURVEY
Duties of Holders Of FoodstuHs Out
lined by Charles J. Brand,
Chief of Bureau.

Washington, Jan. 1.-All dealers in
and holders of foodstuffs in quantities
substantially greater than family sup
plies should report in the war emer-
gency food survey Of the United
States to be made as of January l,
even though they do not receive inquiry
blanks by mail, according to "A state
CHIEF of the bureau of markets of the
United States department of agricul-
ture, who has the big war inventory in
charge
''We have attempted to send sched-
ules from Washington to each of the
hundreds of thori9ands of firms and in
dividuals who handle the food supply
of the country, but obviously it has
been physically impossible to reach
them ALL" said Mr.. Brand. "All deal
ers, manufacturers and warehousemen
having any food in their possession,
and all other concerns, such as hotels
and institutions having more than 500
worth of food on hand, should arrange
to report their holdings of December
81, whether schedules have been deliv-
cred to them or not. In case they DO
not receive schedules by January 2.
they should write for copies to the bu-
reau OF markets. United States depart
ment of agriculture, at Washington, or
should call ut or write to one of the
many branch Offices throughout the
country"
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
PRICES IN ENGLAND.
PRICES ARE HIGH AND ARTICLES
ARE DIFFICULT TO
SECURE.
OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST
From the Capital City, the Various
State institutions and from
Many Different Parts OF
the Sunshine State.
Pierre.

A graphic story of the worries OF
London housewife when ordering food
supplies for the family is given in a
letter just received by prominent
Brown county farmer from sister IN
the great city of London, England. The
federal food administrator quotes parts
of the letter in order to compare food
city OF the Thames.
Buying food consumes most of one 5
time and is tiring and discouraglng
when added to ones housewOrk. E
tried seven different shops for butter
one day last week and got a quarter
OF pound at last. At times one can
not get margarine. We have been
buying drippings and enjoy it; espec,
tally good spread on hot toast The
butcher nearest US, good but expensive,
had no meat yesterday. I've ceased to
buy bacon. F. said they could
hardly eat the last two lots, though sc
cents and 20 cents per pound.
Preserved eggs are 6 cents each;
new laid, 10 ce!tU and Il cents. Been
using dried eggs and like them. They
work out just undes 4 cents each. For
tunately | put some in water glass
this spring. Soft boiled the other day
by piercing shell with needle, then put
it in cold water brought to boil. Could
not tell ii from fresh. Paid 33 cents a
pound for shank Of beef Friday. Been
having difficulty getting tea lately.
None cheaper than 81 pound and can
only buy two ounces az time. The
milkman has cut down our pint q day,
just half. And when we think OF the
many houses like our neighbors next
door. where there are three little ones
under 312 years, we feel quite willing
TO give up even that if il means their
benefit We pay cents for our half
pint.
when | went to put in my weekly
order for groceries Friday was asked
for my sugar ticket. The system was
not to take effect till December 81, so
of course / had not carried it with me-
SO had TO trot down again Saturday
morning TO get our allowance of one
pound per week. or onehalf pouNd per
person. Cost me Is cents per pound.
"Macaroni is % cents a pound. Oat-
meal is fixed at 10 cents; also a GER
tain kind Of cheese at SO cents. the
cheapest Raisns 43 cents, but you
cant get them. \ friend succeeded in
getting one pound of sultanas last
week at As cents. Currants are un-
obtainable. rrunes 20 cents, the
cheapest. Dried peas 33 cents, april
cots Al cents. Syrup or molasses i'm
possible to get at times and ther is
cents a pound. Have not been able to
buy match for a long time. Paid Al
cents for three pound bars of soap Sat
urday. Butter 70 cents a pound. lard
| scarce and 81 cents. Fish is dear
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
ALLIES SCORN PEACE TERMS
Both Britain and France Against
Germans Proposals-lloyd-
George Gives Views.

London. Dec. 31.-"Achievement OF
the purposes for which the allies are
fighting Is essential to the future free
dom and peace of mankind" says Pre-
mier Lloyd-George in a letter which he
sent to the labor congress. The pre-
miers statement is regarded as the
British reply TO the German peace Of
fer.
Paris, Dec. 3l.--Francc will not ac-
cent n peace based on conditions be.
fore the war, Foreign Minister Pichon
declared in replying in the chamber OF
deputies to the German proposals. He
said Germany was seeking to protract
the negotiations with the Russians and
70 re-establish commercial relations,
believing that in this way the bolshe-
Wiki might be checkmated.
In his speech, referring to the war
aims of France, Pichon said the first
was to conquer. But whyT' he went
on. ITO assure a world peace of JUS
tice and fraternity. We desire the lib
Grafton of our occupied territories, just
reparation for what has been forcibly
torn from us, refrigeration of Alsace-
Lorraine. reparation for damages sus-
tanned and guaranty of durable peace
by international agreements"
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
LETTER FROM WILSON.
Read at Meeting of Y. NJ. c. A. War
Work Council

New York Appreciation of the
welfare work of the Y Nj c. A war
work council was expressed in let.
ter from President Wilson read at a
mass meeting to inaugurate cam
paign for $1.750.0O0 in this city with
which TO extend the councils work.
The letter. addressed to Mrs. James
Cushman, chairman of the council,
follows:
May | not express To you the aG
miration which ! i'm common with the
great body of my fellow countrymen
have felt for the work OF the y NJ
G. A. II has responded in this time
of need in the most admirable way 10
the claims upon its patriotic services
and | wish to give myself the pleasure
of expressing my appreciation and the
high value | put upon it's work
Robert LAWS. OF the American Red
Cross. I'm an address at the meeting
said that never had there been a
healthier or more able bodied bunch
of young Americans than our boys H.
France"
There had been only sic cases Of
sickness since early in October. he
said. and of these the majority were
mumps and measles.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Testino of Measures FINISHED.

Testing of measures and pumps
used for gasoline and kerosene has
been completed by the inspector o.
the state food and drug department in
Aberdeen, Watertown. Redeid, Huron.
Mitchell and several towns in the
northern part of the state. Conditions
as found by the inspector show some
improvement over that found in the
cities where first inspections We're
made, but short measuring pumps still
predominate. A marked improvement;
is noted in the five gallon measures
used by the principal jobbers. new
measures having been supplied agents
At many stations. AS compared with
those found in other cities where tests
have been thus far made, Waterfowl
showed the best condition of pump
and measures. OF Al measures tested
there 35 were found correct, five were
condemned for repairs and made cor
rect and one was condemned and de.
Stroyed
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
OF DEEP CONCERN
SHORTAGE OF FOOD IN ALLIED
NATIONS OF EUROPE is
CRITICAL.
FRANCE TOCUT USE or BREAD
Compulsory Rationine Viii &c
Started in England at Once, with
Meats the Commodity 10 Be Put
Under Control.

ws,irtu Nes~pspr linton S.ws servo
Washington, ID. & The food altua-
tiun in the allied countries of Europe
is grayer that IL has been al any time
since the beginning OF the war and is
causing American government officials
deep concern Official reports show
food shortage in England France and
Italy
The fact that conditions IN Germany
and Austria are far worse offers TIE
only grounds for optimism in viewing
the situation
In England and France the situation
il described as critical in q cabicgram
10 the food administration from Lord
REondda, the British food controller
which concluded with tncs" words
"a view the situation with grave
anxiety
cablegram from the French gov
.rnment said the wheat crop had been
rcquisitioned and that the bread IA
tion would be cut 20 allow only seven
ounces of bread daily tu all persons
except the very poor and taosc doing
hard manual labor In Rally conditions
are not as good, perhaps, AZ in Eng
laud or France.
Compulsory rationing viii be start
ed in England Immediately, with
meats the first commodity 10 be put
under control Distribution Of butter
and margarine will be- taken in hand
next. ahd other foods will be added as
they become scarcer All of the pTin-
cipal foodstuffs will be- rationed by
April.
Il have repeatedly said in public
and private that there is no reason
for immediate alarm. although there
Is every reason for strict economic
and precautionary measures" said
Lord Rhondda's message. These
statements in some instances have
been twisted into a declaration that
there is plenty OF food in England and
France
The food position in this country
and France can without eXaggeratiOn
be described as critical and anxious
AS | am now unable TO avoid compgl
sorry rationing, fear it win have ia
come with long queues OF people
awaiting in the severe weather in praC-
tically every town in England for the
daily necessaTies of life"
Compulsory control Of fodostuffs in
England. France and Italy was insist
cd on by the American delegates 10
the Paris conference and was promis.
ed at that time
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
To Allow More SUGAR.

Confectioners and manufacturers OF
non-essential food products who have
been limited to a fifty per cent o.
their normal requirement of sugar by
the Food administration since October.
will be allowed up to eighty per cent
Of the amount of sugar normally re
1uired in their business as soon as
ample sugar supplies are available.
probably in the course of the next few
weeks, announces G.. N. Herried Fec
eral Food Administrator for South Da-
kota. Manufacturers, however, are ex,
pected to show cooperation with the
food administration in the absolute re
duction of the sugar content of thei-
products and in not forcing their MANI
featured articles.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
To Hear Noted Speakers.

TWENTY-FIVE South Dakota cities an"
towns. listed below, will hear some
noted speakers representing the
United States food administration
about the middle OF February. After a
conference with w. A. Milne, repre-
senting the speakers bureau of the
food administration, G. N Herreid, fed
eral food administrator for South Da-
kota. announces the following sche0
ule. subject TO change, for the three
speakers who will visit this state;
Sioux Falls, Canton, Mitchell, Elk
Point. Vermlion, Aberdeen, Yankton.
Watertown, SelDy, Ipswich, Webster.
Milbank, Redheld, Madison, Faulktor.
Huron, Flandreau. Woonsockct. Mi
Ter. Pierre. Tyndall, Highmore. Last
summer six noted speakers were sen;
to Europe by the government TO OBJ
serve personally the actual conditions
in the countries our associates, ee.
pecially as TO the matter of food sup
ply. Twelve other speakers have beer
selected to work with these six, the
eighteen have been divided into fly
ing squadronS Of three. and one OF the
squadrons will visit this state
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
RUSS TO REJECT FOES PEACE
Germany's Demands Are Held Too Un-
reascnable-kaiser Is for
Annexation.

Petrograd, Jan. 1.-THE chances Of
n separate peace between Russia and
the central powers being effected seem
remote because of what are regarded as
Germany's unreasonable demands.
Leon Trotzky, the bolsEeviki foreign
minister, and his associates take the
stand that the Baltic provinces are in
reality under military pressure while
they continue To be occupied by Ger
many.
Nj. Kamaneff. member of the Rus
sian peace delegation, read the German
terms, which he characterized as show
ing the positive annexation plans of
the central powers, and he declared
they were unacceptable In their pres
ent form. He added that the terms
had not been discussed.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Norbeck Uroes Sacrifices.

"As the new year opens, South IA
kotans must dedicate themselves &c
a still greater personal service
This was the New Years message Vi
Gov, Peter Norbeck to the people 81
south Dakota In his message, ad-
dressed to the people OF the state,
through the Associated Press. the gov
ernor calls upon every citizen to give
the utmost in individual effort-in
money, time and infiuence-to practice
economy, increase production and
boost our boys" TO the very limit.
ITO the end that 1918 may bring u
the results we desire" Gov. Norbeck :
message reads:
our country is fighting 70 bring
about a return of the observance OF
international law; lighting TO punish
those who are violating the princl-
ples OF civilized warfare, to maks
good to the people of Belgium the
treaty which bears our national sig
nature. to make good to the people
of France the obligation we have owed
them for more than century; to save
the world from a dominant militarisn
TO secure to the worlds whole peo-
ple a democratic form OF governmeLt
and finally to lay the foundation for
a permanent peace. AS the new year
opens, South Dakotans must dedicate
themselves TO still greater personal
service We must give the utmost III
individual effort. in money, time and
influence. We must practice economy
increase production and boost our
boys to the very limit, to the end that
1918 may bring 10 us the results We
dpSire
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Favor Government Supervision.

South Dakota hotel and restaurant
owners favor government supervision
OF hotels and restaurants. In a recent
QUESTIONABLE sent to more than a
thousand restaurant and hotel men of
the state, Charles N, Herried, Federal
Food Administrator for South Dako
ia, asked the following question: DO
you favor placing hotels and erstau-
rants on license basis?" Out of the
2S6 replies received TO date but "a are
found to be noes" Evidently eating
and lodging house owners in the sun
shine state have full confidence in Mr..
Hoover and are willing to trust their
business in his hands. Most of these
men are already observing the regu-
lations of the Food Administration and
their business would suffer no change
should license system be adopted.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
May Secure Hoover.

The possibility OF securing Herber:
Hoover, United States food admins.
traitor, for several speeches in South
Dakota during the winter is suggest.
ed by c. N. Herreid. feredal food ad-
ministrator for South Dakota, upon
receipt Of letter from Mr.. Hoover.
The plans for Mr.. Hoover's western
trip are not at all definite. He hopes
very much, he assures Mr.. Herreid,
to make such trip during the win.
ter but 1t is as yet impossible for
him now to make any definite arrange
meuts
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
PLOTTERS FIRE CITY
TWO BLOCKS IN BUSINESS DIS
TRiCT OF NORFOLK, VA.
SWEPT BY FLAMES.
MARTIAL LAW IS DECLARED
German Plot to Destroy Town Suspect.
ed-Hugo Schmidt and II. x. Less
ing Arrested-Property Loss
Placed at $5,OOO.o O.oOo

Norfolk, Va, Jan. 3.-NorfOlk was
swept by q series OF mysterious fires
on Tuesday which did $5,0O0,0O0 dam
age. German agents are blamed.
Hugo Schmidt and ii. X. Lessing,
suspected of starting the fire, have
been arrested, charged with incendiar-
ism. 4 German plot To destroy the
city is suspected Schmidt claimed 10
be an employee of the department Of
justice.
Norfolk is under martial law. The
fire wiped out two blocks in the heart
Of the business section.
Fifteen persons, suspected of com
plicity ia a plot to destroy the city, are
examined by agents of the department
Of justice.
Federal authorities have established
special Offices and secret service men
were rushed from Washington.
The fires destroyed houses, hotels
and apartments. Several explosions
marked the progress of the conflagra-
tons. The Monticello hotel, which
was destroyed, was headquarters OF
army and naval officers. A thousand
bluejackets from the navy yard, 500
Home Guard troops and many volun-
tcer special officers are patrOlling the
streets.
One fireman was killed and three
seriously hurt.
Cold weather, freezing hydrants and
a In
terfered with the work of the firemen.
Because Of the Importance of Nor
folk In connection with war prcpara-
tions, officials are making general
roundup of all suspicious characters.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
TELL NEEDS OF ARMY
GENERALS GREBLE AND WRIGHT
BEFORE SENATE BODY.
Declare Pcrshing Amply Supplied With
Ordnance and Ciothlng-Camp
Bowie, Tex, Short.

Washington, Dec. 3l-Maj. Gen. Ed
Bowie, Tex, told the senate military
affairs committee on Friday that short
ages at that camp ranged from 80 per
cent in rifles to ~ per cent In artillery
harness.
Although all the men at Camp Doni-
phan, Okla. are now well-clothed, the
command is still short for overseas
service and has not enough equipment
in rifles and heavy guns for the most
efficient training, Maj Gen. William
Wright, the commander, told the com
mittee. General Wright and General
Grcble, both of whom recently return
ed from the French battle front, were
examined by the committee in eXecu-
tive session as to the equipment OF
General PerShing's forces aud equip
mcnt at National army environments.
Then in a public hearing they were
questioned as to their own camps.
General Pershing'S troops the Off
GERS said, have ample supplies Of all
kinds, including ordnance, although
most OF the heavy artillery is borrowed
from the allies. They said that the
American expedition has plenty Of
clothing and that the only deficiency
in accoutremcnt was in motOrtrucks.
Secretary Baker, IN response to a
resolution passed unanimously last
Wednesday urging the war department
TO forego routine in supplying winter
clothing at various camps, replied by
letter that conditions had improved
by receipt of bclated supplies and that
steps were taken Immediately TO rem.
edy shortages.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
"South Dakota on Duty

South Dakota on Duty" is the
semi-monthly publication which has
been started as the official publica-
tion of the state council Of defense
The first issue is out dated January /
1918. The publication is devoted to
the activities of the state council OF
defense; the home guard. and the war
activities of the state, especially those
not directly covered by the military
activities OF the national government.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
ITALIANS WIN BIG VICTORY
Piave River and Capture zenson
Brideehead.

Rome, Jan. 3.-The Austrians were
compelled In consequence of Indian
operations to abandon the Zenson
bridgehead. where they had lodg-
ment on the western bank of the Piave
river, and pass To the eastern bank OF
the river, the war Office reports.
All the Zenson bend is now held by
the Italians.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Held for Insulting Remarks.

Enid, Okla-Glenn Moody of Doug
las. was arrested on a warrant issued
by the county attorney. charging him
the president. il became known. II is
alleged Moody was overheard to say
he hoped President Wilson would be
the first man killed in the coming
drive
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Oldest Rotarian Dead.

indianapolis. Wood ward
aged IS. said to be the oldest Rotarian
in the world. died at his home here,
having joined the Rotary club four
years ago as a charter member OF the
San Francisco club. He was born at
Fairfield. Ohio. Nova,bsr 8, 1922. He
uxs q civil Tar veteran
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Heck Chosen Captain

Leo Heck, Of Pierre, S. D.. bach.
fielder on the 1917 Coyote football
team, has been chosen captain OF the
1918 team. Heck is noted as a line.
plunger. is stocky and has plenty o.
power in the legs, the real source OF
driving force in bucking the line. For
two seasons he has been a dependable
member of Coach McKusick's eleven.
He is law student.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
To Increase Her Forces.

Washington. d. C.-Italy has adopt
ed drastic new policy to increase her
fighting forces. Physical require
ments have been modified. and all
men between the ages of Is and a
years previously exempted for defects
are ordered to present themselves for
further examination.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Celebration May Cost Two Lives

San Francisco, Jan. 4.-Mrs. Maud
Hudson Smith Of Portland. Ore. Is
dead here, while her husband, Rod T.
Smith. u wealthy insurance man, is in
a dangerous condition as result or a
,hree-doy New Years celebration.
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Held az Canadian Deserter.

Chicago. Jan. 4.-Six months ago
Thomas Cashion. 1924 Lake Park ave-
nue.. went to Canada and enlisted in the
Canadian army. He was arrested upon
the request Of the Canadian govern
mon. as dese.ter In his home
The Kadoka press and Kadoka reporter. [volume] (Kadoka, S.D.) 1910-1923, 1918-01-11
Father and Son Found Dead.

Chicago, Jan 4.-Seated in an auto.
mobile truck in barn at 1925 Union
avenue. the bodies of Edward Colds
worthy. forty-five years old, chauf-
feur. and his twelve-year-old son.
Thomas, were found.