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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Packers Make Effort to
Discredit ProGteer Report

ChicagO.-The five great American
meat packers have gotten together
in some characteristic educational
advertising to offset the Federal
Trade Commissions charges of prof
iteering.
The first gun they bring to bear
is the counter-charge that the COM
mission employed "a manifestly un-
fair method of comparison" What
actually happened. it is argued by
some, is that the man who made the
computations made a perfectly obvi-
Gus mistake and the packers are try
ing to exploit this to their advan-
'tage.
To make what happened plain.
that part of the Federal Trade Com
missions report in question will have
to be reproduced. 1t runs as fol-
lows:
Meat packing-An exposition of
the excess profits of four of the big
meat packers (Armour, Swift, Nor
ris, Cudahy. omitting Wilson as not
comparable) is given in the fact that
prtit (1912, 1913, 1910 was $19,-
100000; that in 1915 they earned
S17,0O0,OO0 excess profits over the
pre-war period; in 1916, $36, 900
more profit than in the pre-war
period, and in 1917, S6S,000,000
more profit than in the pre-war pc
riod. In the three war years, from
1915 to 1917, their total profits have
reached the astounding figure of
$40, 100000. of which $121, 900, 900
represents excess over their pre-war
Profits"
Now almost anyone could add up
the total war profits for the three
war years and he would thereby find
that they total SITS, 100000 and not
$40, 100000. The total profits are,
of course, obtained by putting down
the pre-war profits for each Of the
three war years, 100000 a year,
or s57,000.000 average profit for the
three-year period, and the excess
for each year-S17, 100000 in 1915,
S36, 100000 in 1916 and S68,000. 900
in 1917, a total excess profit of $121,-
o0O.e00. The s57, 900 of average
pre-var profit, plus the $121, 100000
of excess profit, gives the total of
SITS, 100000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
WILL OBSERVE
WOMAN'S DAY
Members of st. Pau1's Baptist
Will Participate in Special
Woman's Day Services

Four special services have been
arranged for tomorrow in the st.
Paul Baptist Church when a special
Woman's Day program will be rem
dered with patriotic services as fea-
lures. Services will be held begin
ming at 6. Other services will be held
at 1890. $50 and 7.S0.
The church has been tastefully
decorated for the event with the
national colors forming an impor-
tant part of the decorative scheme.
Flags of the allied nations will be
prominently displayed. The commit
tee in charge of the arrangements
for to-morrow's service include Mrs.
Sarah Payne, president; Miss Ed
monia Brightly, vice-president; Miss
Martha Williams, secretary, and Miss
Annie Jenkins, treasurer.
At o'clock an early morning
prayer meeting will be held with
Sister Annie Jenkins in charge. A
prayer and praise service will be
held at 1890 with Sisters Mary Sig
Ter and Jane Berry in charge. The
programs for the other services are:
osOV Ahst L dllAOAAS HoCA ASC ~
gan prelude, organist; Battle Hymn
of the Republic" congregations re-
sponsive reading, Mrs. J. Seth Cum
ningham; invocation, Mrs. Sarah
Payne; "Old Black joe" by female
chorus; presentation of Stars and
Stripes, Mrs. Callie Robinson; ac-
ceptance for church, Walter A. Gill
lis; "The Star Spangled Banner"
the choir; reading and presentation
OF service flag, Mrs. Marie Temple;
acceptance for church. William F.
Brightly; solo and chorus. Keep the
Home Fires Burning" Mrs. Hazel B.
Hall; patriotic address, E. ]. Stack
pole; THE Battle Cry of Freedom, "
the choir; patriotic address, e. z.
Gross, City Commissioners; offering,
during which choir sings, Mrs. Walk
er Toliver, Mrs. Bland; America"
congregations; benedietion. pastor;
organ postlude. organist
100 P. Morgan prelude, organ
istN = doxology; invocation, Sister Ed
monia Brightly; responsive reading,
Sister Fidora Murray; hymn; Scrip
ture, Sister Mable Grannison; solo.
Mrs Martha Williams; sermon. pas
tor; prayer, Sister Ardelia Robinson;
solo. Sister Hazel B. Hall; offering,
during which choir sings; closing
hymn; benediction, pastor; organ
postlude.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Statute to Prolong
Life of Parliament

Westminster, Eng.-The House of
Commons yesterday agreed without
a division TO the second reading of
the government bill to prolong the
life of Parliament for another six
months, to January 80 next, being
the fifth extension of the life of the
present Parliament.
Mr.. Asquith heartily supported the
government in this course. Both
houses yesterday congratulated the
King and Queen on their silver we'd
ding. The Prime Minister moved and
Mr.. Asquith seconded a formal ad-
dress, assuring Their Majesties of the
House of Commons loyal affection
and good wishes. Both speeches were
very happily phrased and cordially
cheered. In the House of Lords, Lord
Curzon moved, and Lord Crewe sec
onded "a loyal address.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13

sengers into his static train, with the
odd remark that the lecture was go
ing on now inside.
Children Played Outside
Outside the car could be heard the
shrill voices of children, playing in
the summer afternoon and pretend
ing no one knows what about these
spacious and elegant two cars into
which their mothers had so earnestly
disappeared. Those who were still
very small had been lifted in after
their mothers and there on the green
plush they slept well, lulled by the
buzzing of flies and the ceaseless quiet
flow of sound from the front of the
car, where the demonstration spoke
strangely soothing words as she
stirred and poured and sifted-words
like whey" and ''vitamenes," pro
tein," peppers, "milk-evaporat
and clabbered." SOY beans" "ched-
der cheese" This was strange, indeed
the little children must have thought
as they dropped off to sleep-to
climb aboard big train like this and
not go anywhere, to be helped on by
81 real conductor and then just sit,
with the flies buzzing and have a lady
up in front make a soft and steady
talking of all these words. Why did
their mothers listen so very, very
hard Why did the little stove smoke
and smell? Why-but by that time
they were gone. A few husbands
were also aboard, embarked on this
trip of conservation and substitution.
They looked anxious, and the wives
took notes.
The little stove smoked and
smelled, Miss Brewer said, comfort
ingly, because it had had a long.
hard trip, and wasn't yet at home on
Long Island, yesterday being the first
day of the tour. For, just as a sop to
the conductor, the train rolls on each
night, little farther down the Is
land.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13

and the following is an extract sent
home by a Canadian soldier: ITO
these concerts soldiers who are en-
joying the customary rest after
trying time in the trenches, come in
thousands to find that relaxation
and recreation from nervous tension
which are vital necessity for the
preservation of the health of the
combatants. Not much drama or
light comedy is given. Soldiers who
have just come out of the jaws of
hell do not want to see the petty
nothings of, everyday life. They
want, and get, light entertainment in
the form of farcical plays; some
thing to laugh at, and forget the
misery of the past and present.
operate arias are of course the or
der of the day, seeing that they form
part and parcel of the Italian organ
ism. Then certain elements IN the
audiences crave for, and get, the lat
est music hall songs. Famous ac-
tors recite in the diverse dialects so
dear to the natives of the different
departments of the country. In their
special instance a hearty laugh, un-
bridled and unrestrained, refreshes
their tired. racked nerves, better
than a nights rest
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Thin Young Men Made
Fat For Army Service

New OrIeans.-Scores of young
men. informed by Army and Navy
doctors that they were underweight
have hid themselves to the Cult
coast and explained to hotel or
clearinghouse proprietors that dura-
ton of the war depended upon their
gaining so many pounds in a certain
length of time.
At first some of the boardinghouse
and hotel proprietors were unen-
thusiastic over the prospects of a
disappointed would-be soldier or
sailor and loss OF patronage to their
establishment. Later, according to
those who have returned. whenever
a youth, rather pale and slim appli-
ed for board he was greeted with the
question, How much do you have
to gain and when must you report"
It's easy when you know how"
one clearinghouse proprietor ex-
planned. They go out and swim in
the salt water, get an enormous ap-
petite and we feed them course,
nourshing food, nothing fancy. They
gain several pounds day, some of
them.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Palestine's Newspaper
Unique; Advertisement
Calls For Crocodiles

With British Armies in Palestine.
The fifth issue of the Palestine
News. published every Thursday at
Central Headquarters. First Eche-
Ion. at the price of one plaster or
five cents, has just appeared. The
copy is dated April 4, which as the
editor carefully explains, is the
same as March 22 in the eastern
calendar, Nisan 22 in the Hebrew
or Jumade % in the Moslem.
Part of one page is devoted to
chess problems and puzzles. There
are two pages of Theatrical Notes
Sporting Notes." all dealing with
activities in the Palestine area. The
dramatic editor reviews six concerts
and a regimental theatrical perform
ance entitled THE Bint Who Took
the Wrong Wadi."
Peculiarly appropriate to Palestine,
the News carries a full page of an
nouncements of church services, in
Guiding the Collegiate Church of
st. George. Jerusalem" the"Hospice.
Mount OF Olives" and the Church
of the Convent of Marie Reparat-
rice" the latter located lat the juno
ton of the Jaffa and Jerico roads.
Jerusalem"
In the advertising columns, and
particularly in the Want Ads, there
is local color, An advertiser offers
''any price in reason" for "a pair of
Palestine crocodiles in good condi-
ton and uninjured."-
The Hotel Faste leads the list of
hotel advertisements with a display
ad which announces that visitors
will greatly oblige the management
by bringing their own ration with
them" The speciality of this hotel
is apparently not food so much as
beds The heaviest display type is
used for the words Clean Beds,''
whereas all other hotels in the city
are content to advertise merely
Beds"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Georgia Senate Is For
the Work or Fight Bill

Atlanta. Ga.ZThe work or fight
bill introduced in the Georgia Sem
ate by H. M. Stanley, commissioner
of Labor, was passed by a vote of
32 to /, after two amendments had
been added. The first amendment.
offered by Senators Dawson and Ell
der, make the bill apply to females
as we'll us males. The second. by
Senator Moore, increases the time
of necessary employment from Tive
to five and one-half days weekly.
AS amended, the bill provides that
all persons between Is and so must
be regularly employed at some use
full industry at least five and one
half days weekly. Wealth or in
come making persons not dependent
on their own labor for living no cx-
cuse for unemployment.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
FASHIONS FORECAST
(By AnnabeI Worthington)

Easy to make and easier to iron Is this
trim house dress. No. ss5s. The waist
has its closing quite far over Mt the left
side. forming square neck. which is very
Youthful looking, A pretty collar Of white
lawn edged with narrow ruffie finishes
the neck The comfortably short sleeves,
are finished with turned back cuffs to
match the collar. The six-gored skirt fits
the hsure well. and thcre are two large
pockets stitched at either side Of the
front panel. The pockets and the helt
are also Of lawn. while percale. chambray
or bingham may he chosen for the dress.
The lady's house dress pattern No.
ss5s IL cut In SIX. sizes-ts8 to 46 inches
bust measure. Width Mt lower edge Of
skirt Is 2 yards. The "a inch size re-
quires 4 Yards ae inch material. with *
yard 80 inch contrasting goods. Price I
cents. ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be
shakentnto the shoes and sprinkled in the foot
bath. The Plattsburg Camp Manual advises men
in training to use Foot. Ease in their shoes each
morning. II prevents blisters and sore spots and
relieves painful, swollen, smarting feet and takes
the sting out of corns and bunions. certain
relief for sweating, callous, tired, aching feet.
Always use Aliens Foot-EAse to break in new
shoes. Sold everywhere, 25c.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Nos

To FILL jars with vegetables or
fruits, after blanching and cold dip
ping, fruit funnel Is useful, says
the National War Garden Commits
sion. The process is shown above.
Watch for step No. 6. Send two
cent stamp to Commission at Wash
inston for :. free primer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
SWISS DIRECTOR ARRESTED

Paris, July ia Geneva dispatch
reports the arrest by the Swiss au-
thorities of NJ. Gilbeaux. director of
the Revue Domain. charged with be-
ing implicated in cases of persons In
France accused of corresponding with
the enemy. 1t is alleged NJ. Guilbeaux
also was an agent in Switzerland of
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-07-13
Heal Blisters On Hands. ltched
and Nearly Set Wild.

"Blisters would form on my hands
and then break. Then they would
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
THE coLoRED SOLDIER MAKING HISTORY

The Colored people Of the country are today doing
their bit. They have done it always This is not
the first time that the Coored troops came forward
at critical moment and saved the day In the
days Of the Colonial period when Washington and
the fathers staked all on breaking the British yoke
in the very morning of the Revolution Chrispus At
tucks was among the first to redden the soil with
patriotic blood in the streets Of Boston, III the effort
to make certain the birth Of the world S greatest
republic. In the of 1912 and the subsequent
struggles with the Red Skins and the Mexican dis
turbance they proved a quantity with which the
enemy had TO reckon. Later on when upon the
question OF human slavery, the country divided in
two hostile factonS-ahe North against the South
when it seemed that the cause Of freedom had been
lost and the question as to whether or not the
Union should be restored and preserved was Il gam
bic the Colored troops threw their certain strength
in the uncertain balance. The world knows the re-
sult-Slayery was extnguished and the Union pre-
served forever.
In all the "npleasantness at arms" since that
Hateful disturbance the Colored soldier has been
dependable quantity and today his deeds of daring
and his deathless valor on the Western front and
elsewhere on the wartorn European SOIL through
blood and mind, he is making things happen and
bring events to pass. He will remain there through
the frghtfu days aud weary months to come and
it matters little with him, as to whether we are to
have early victory or one after world-disheart-
ening sacrifce-s0 far as he is concerned the dye
is cast. lie stands among the other guards ready.
He walks his solemn beat with other sentnels lis
tening for his countrys call. lie adds to the
brightness of history. His to reason why
his but to do and die.--Dallas Express
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
REV. j. P. SMITH, D. D.

Rev. Il. p. Smith is one of the
prominent representative of the
Baptist in the state of Wisconsin,
formerly from North Mississippi,
where he ever was recognized
among his brethren as authority
upon Church principles.
To know him is to love him. In
the early days of reconstruction
of the States he was active in pol
tiles, liberal and consistent in his
views, feeling that the sentiment
of the people in those days should
be weighed with just considera-
ton.
He was County Commissioner
twelve years in his state, census
enumeration in 1900, all of which
duties he performed consistently
to the satisfaction of his cOnstitu-
entS.
He was editor of the Baptist
Herald for 20 years. Through
this paper many changes for the
betterment of the Baptist in North
Mississippi was brought about.
lie is now the pastor of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church Madison.
Wis, and through him much good
has been accomplished.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

This photo is of J. II: Bradford.
of MaySville. Ky. successful mer-
chant Mr.. Bradford began at the
bottom a few years ago and by
dent economy has achieved won
ders. lie now has a twenty-one
room hotel and has a barber shop
and pool room and also "A second
hand clothing store. The build
ing is thoroly modern and IS
equipped with an electric piano.
He also owns a six room cottage
near the High School. BE it said
of NJ Bradford that he is a mem
her Of the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. Bradford was born in the
rural district and possessed him-
self of the training then available.
His signal success in the business
world stands out as beacon light
to the struggling Negro boyhood
of the country and demonstrated
the fact that man can if he will.
Mrs. Julia Bradford, his wife,
owns a farm and several cottages.
She is charming. intelligent
woman. lover for the advance
ment of the race
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Now kuItur has had its day. and its night is
here. Through the gathering dusk can see the
ruins of Belgium and northern France->tark mon
oments TO It's deyilish efficiency" We can hear
the weeping of the homeless. the cries of old men
and women and babes they>are slaughtered by
the kaiserS "suber-mcn We hear the walls of
the helpless souls who Went down ON the Lusania
and the VOW of those who over there to avenge
them. kultur. the creed of the superior race,
destined to rule the world We have learned to
know it in all its hideous aspects, and have deter
mined that it must he destroyed,
Thank God it has been Madison Democrat
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Blood life and money the Negro gracousy have
offered and will continue to offer upon the altar
OF his government, trusting and believing in his
Eod. that the rainbow of hope now rising will push
ON, to guard the pathway of the retreatng storms
of race prejudice hate strife. discrimination segre-
CATION lno crowism and all UNI American treatments
that are now perpetrated by The white man against
the Negro. and that the Spirit of God will be made
manifest IN the hearts OF men and all niVStces will
flee before the onward march of the universal bro
therhood of man wrapped mp in the Democracy
Tor which our Government is hghting-God will de
liver the Negro and bring him into his owns. II.
Simpson i'll Galveston New Idea
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

To those of you who are in doubt and despair as
to the future Of the p this country let us as
sure you that you and must do your bit now in
nsuring that future by building and steadfast
the race S commercial and industrial fOunda-
ton. Fit your children to do the work of the world
before the war is over Keep as much wealth as
possible within the The future will take care
of itself-RaIeigh independent
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
OUR LETTER FILE

Letters not exceeding 200 words
are solicited. They must contain
no personal attacks and must be
signed. On request the name will
not be published.-Editor.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
SCISSORED THOUGHTS

Just one thing will have great deal to do with
strengthening belief in the world wide democ-
racy sincerity of the present administration is the
wipmg out of the Jim crow" railroad cars. The
government is in control of the railroads. why can t
this matter be well termed a war necessity and be
reegated to the realms of oblivion-W Wichita Kan
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Falue. Perhaps that explains why the typical
American pastime-lynching" continues in spite of
the Presidents proclamation. 1t was born Of Fear
rather than of Duty. Let us continue to be thank
ful for it, however
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19
Milwaukee, Wis,
Dec. II, 1918.

Dee. II, 1918.
The Editor Wis. Blade:
read your paper almost regu
larly at the Public Library and
want to congratulate you on your
ability to publish a really good
paped. In the three months that
| have been a reader | have learn
ed more things to the cOlored
peoples credit than | ever knew
in all the years of my life. If yor,
will continue your excellent work
You will impress others similarly
Don't think the paper is not read
and needed.
Very truly,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

The Wisconsin State Horticul.
tural Society will hold its annual
convention in Madison January
$40.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Says the Weekly MadiSonian. Clarence Bird
coored, is IN the General hospital having been badly
beaten up. He is said to have accOsted white
woman in the West End. "Accosted" is used
here to describe more than really occurred
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Every little bit added to what You We got makes
a little bit more"
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Making soldier Of back woods Colored man
Is an Improvement nature and the south knows if
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

The Fifth Liberty Loan will soon be launched
You will be asked to subscribe DO so
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Signal service in winning the war was rendered
by many persons who never a camp.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

A Double Store stock. with merchandise from
i the leading manufacturers and wholesale houses.
I Girls Sport Sets S159 and S1.9S
Large assortment of Mantle Clocks at S175
Z Toilet Sets. Manicuring Sets. Handkerchief Boxes
HAuIIACIo at ;. 4OC ana OJc
{ Ladies' handkerchief, Large Assortment in
Fancy Boxes.
WOmens Hug-Me-Tights at ......... S195
Chidren's Cotton Sweaters at " 79c
( Hockey Caps ................ 39c, SOC, 79c, CSC
: Boys Corduroy Knee Trousers $1.39, S1.59, S1.79
/ Children's OvercOats with Dash Pockets and
Delt at 80. ............,. S595
; COmfOrters in variety of patterns at $3.50. $4.S5
Large Assortment of Holiday Neckwear
at .............. 25c, &c. 45c, Csc and 75c
Large Assortment of Army Blankets at Re-
duced Prices.
Mems gloves, Large Assortment at ........
/ 43c, SOC, 69c, 75c 79c, Csc, SIPS and upwards
Mems Flannelette Night Shirts at S139 and Sl79
/ Mems, WOmen's and Children's Felt Slippers
at ............. SOC, &c. CSC, $1.19 and SIPS
/ Mems Fancy Dress Shirts, All the new Effects
Laundered and Soft Cuffs .......... .$115 :
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Fill yourselves with the true Christmas spirit
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Peace is on Earth; let Good Will endure
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Convince yourselves of your own maniness and
stand erect.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

Uncle Tom fine old character for 1850 but
damn msfit to-day
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1918-12-19

The scriptural injunction: Charity begins at
home addresses itself in the first instance to Amer
lea We can ill-atford to enter this high court de-
handing freedom of speech, of bondage and servi-
tde for Begans Russians, Germans, Italians and
rishmen, long as twelve million American citi-
zenS are deprived of freedom of speech, freedom of
action and freedom of press. Atlanta Independent.