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The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

When figures '.-iHi 'u ~ '-.
initrly ,hni The T. rr Of t n. By.
States we're n-' rr i".;t. 90.
CONSUMPTION Of ,.
the Uni,ud S,uI.- l,s4f .,...
truiinn WIS told HAT !. "as .l'..t
parnllvely ei,sy In hIiiir ai"ilir c".i..'-
vntlon Of staple necessities. but thai =:
would lie far more difficult, to arco,..
plisl, mn actual decrense In the use %!
luNuric. The ,nub:crs took si;gar az
nn cAih,ili,'. uiii '''rl9rc,I ibai It w"al,!
be practically Impossible Ia irg..: nur
CONSUMPTION uf sugar down Ia ~ ,i"i;it
that wnil'I meet only il;r ."n!N tr -
Of the itrph'
Now that demands III. .,,..;, ,.Se
mage Nil hc IiSIncmr. /. -,..-.a q.
tions will he ah" in :. 10 .-4ns a
for fnn,lstu:>S pi. w e.. -
entirely dei.,'i'r ..,r
North Amri i, r..tt-.
stocks now L: .r.s; -'-e'
sufficient 81 ~ -. .'.ic.'
back upon n.rnn: ..:,'. -. t,, 3D. g
present x'm;'i isi '.p> Ia rrltr Hs,'
not nmiry.,al.y .n,; r>,r /: ,ir L.i.
roprnn ration is 10 he n.,.."rI.I,s in.
crense,l over fhr pirs"n, tow ai;,r' II
1t cnn bc only rl,i",igh tho A,nri...n
peoples mnking II possible by con
tinuetl restriction TO 4 grrnter or less
extent here.
The fact that the Food A,iministrn.
tion has been nble 10 relax the vo',',,
fnry s'i-nr ratiuiiiS IN i's"'f riuof ~
,lr ration Of ~" l"'iln'.s isr prrs",
per month wus a.nrra''v observed
throughout the c"u,i,r!. Ti,'s c"nsp--
vn'i"n nll"w'.'l til" !'nml N',r,.n,.,i.,-
fion IN h,ii;i up y ir-N,,r' - ..r,' to Tide
over ,t, f., q. - "a. NTH inc
the new cr.'. If Lou s.i,n; an. and
bcci siI.;,r were ready for ii 'rii,utiun.
The records Of the Food iLinin!s-
irqtI"n chow that In July ~ nst. Sep
teinh.r and Oc,o!'cr 1k05.o3o ir''s were
Sorimi consumption for
that period Is i,snGO tons. This
shows n definite. concrete NSnving ut
over 5oQ.WDo l-ns. These hkas;;4rt ~
15 10 81. ing sjncer y
.l.ekisn .whrrrr" r~ent. "' all our
,}far Ii CONSUMED. IL. s,ig,r r"ns'inr-
ion Inns been rr.i. I'd by more than
ne-third.
In the four-niOn'h period begin.
Ing with July. his country normally
:scs 100000 tons of sugar per month.
.,,st July 2;DoUo' rons entered into
distribution. In August only 22h.OOO
ons were distributed. In September
IL" tlgires s,owed 2I9.0O0 tons, and
hen fell to 2:sO,OOO tons In October.
There could he no more definite
u. of tlni the American people have
ii, IN their loyal cooperation and sup
,nrt, Of the war.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
CATTLE AID - f'roaEs.
Government justlaca =, ro's Policy
Which No. Pre-, : ), -; s,p-
~ .r re., ta-r -
Pound / y

In line wir', III" IT '"
srr'n'nn f"rrril 'a'
i"- .iuf,.."' @
h" ''l lie
neg iuu a.iii =
var pro:rah. - o. ;.T st.,i !
sanc,.. us II tie, .,.-, .ur> ,Iiv MA \
desperation ucr,i ;,l the Food Al
'nin'- a;lnn iy =. 'i- q; i'"''""rs "'
4. 'hry.
f,.D' ns +" = i III. u. :
Dc.,arii"ni if f. ."- i''r" vas
~ ii r...r ir.,. - ;iai,I
an ''gr '.,- u- com
~ -sI-
:, riu.i. .tir Na-4 S,.iC.M
ir.ii at 80 :; ~ ..,.pre this
ici.'. 80. Y',.i >iu. S.,,- follow
"s ~ lu = rai"'
:: t rry e. p~ nfpr,na-
io. Mi .. n,e Il. ho.:s OF
,o ,.s~ a. ,i-li = ~ ard not
mora i..ru II zen r.r ~ ftrJi'ared
NJ; one year ng". whl' al. l''rrtnse In
n.li,gr weight.
tol'owin: The request "f il,r Food
administration for in":r;'se In hog
nrn.;iction frr The fall III 49, and the
i'pr!n- of 1913 The 'u'r'rSe niry Weld
not less than l.cno.O;NrNn rounds
more Of pork products ii'cn were
crense the shipping program arranged
by Mr. Hoover re-nr,lIrc animal food
r,osil.c:s wrul' ntc h.., = =. .,n.,...',.r.
The dressed i".. ,,r".hf.'s !''rinR the
fhrcc months .I.,i'n: :su.,i.n''lrr 10
I0I7. amonn,"I ;" oOj.112.GD pounds.
while for ,ht ss.,i,. .iOnthN Of l91S tlie
WAS LII. .5s9.O0o pounds.
nm iucrr;'s, n,rr :;14,OOOOOO pounds
for The Guuirrr.
During the SANE period In iaIs In
ssu..."I slaughter records ~ dressed
,,n, si,owe,, I. IS" wnTN> pounds as
against l.iJ4WN,'.n pounds for the
llii,,. month periud ending Stpien''"'
I. this year
We must incrrnse our meat SHIP
ments. csI,cr'nII:; nur pork products.
10 meg. ,he'pa''"J ,,snnrtisspf 'l,sS.iI1d
ions lIsr. l1t'.'ee X. t:.' fim ldge5 I
- ..us',-' = u'ew pr"':a,m In me
AZ yeNr lqf '.r, fully Justified. FOR
My the heavy i.'rk i"lucfion winch .
i,nS hrOueh, .;'oni Will ennhlr 'is !
ven partly To 81, sly the Increased
|cmnns!s on us foi The coming yrnr. /
There will he IL wu.'d shortage In fats.
md 1t is to tile United States tint lsn-'
ope must look TO supply Its 'ietic'sn-
VI At the same il,nr there will roi'-
Inue to be l,nvy demands for beef.
OWING to the limited rc'rigernto" s!i'r-
ling capacity European imports VI
beef for some Tim" will he limited.
The United ss.lics. Australia and
Argentine VII! tx able to maintain u
supply that vii, Keep I'LL available
freezer vessels opern;fr,.. al rapaclty
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
A GERMAN HOPE oisPRovED
AND
AoERMAN FEAR CONFIRMED

+ A statement made by promi-
/. nent German officinf soon after
!. this country was dctJnred In q
I. state Of war with Germany
/. shows that even In lie, enemy
I. country clear th:nk'r. students
l. did not untlervnlue 'i,e strength
!. Of the Americu9 rep i',lic. Only
I. In his confidence thar we could
!. not land In Europe sufficient
1. troopsto affect tl.c final decision
I. was this German mistaken.
+ II do not fear the American
+ soldierH," he told high oflicial
1. of our government. because
:. they cannot arrive in time. What
!. fear 10 the intelligence and de-
(. votIon of one l,un'ired million
+ original minds and people trnfn-
!. ed to fulth In individual initia-
+ tive. The day that these peo-
I. pie, now 30 materIalistic In out
+ ward appearance. are stirred
!. spiritually. that day u the day
+ Of Ger,nany's DOOM"
+ III + + + + :. + r r r 4 + i
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
ALL sUGiG ..,a1c1
OFF; VOLUll z SA
ING AID.

Under the United = a,es Fo
ministration' new ro.loy of
voluntary food savire. all regu
enforcibly restrictin. fhe use OF
have been resc!ndcd
No penalty is NJ " at'ached
chaFine sugar In a,s mornt.
serving an - rr ~ reria
Sugar ho..i I, y. ! -. M
the tables
Although, the c;,' slen, o:
saving Is tars aba:a !. the fc
ministration urges a. familie,
we'll within the -four lonnd pc
son per month -siiotrAnt voiu
ami that strictcsL-<a.--rT
RESot - 1WM
Colorndo r'r '01d stun
elusive CT ii.i t p, -: ~"
year endins -. e .,fu,nt'
2,235,S12 sos POM -, ori.ng
fitv i o. the ;
agricultural e4iC copied by
kipp, head oil the -1*'uprtatlon
sion OF the u. s. Fec. .tilrinfstr
for Colorado.
This is the first time in the hi
OF the state that accurate figure
the states food exports have bee
tanned. They prove that the sta
rapidly forging to the front ag
turally and playing big part in
ing the nation.
Mr.. Kipp'a report also shows
S62,471 cases or 1851 ,IG3 poun'
canned goods were packed in an
ported from Colorado last fiscal .
that Sos!139.O4S pounds of flour
milled in the state and 247.6l
pounds shipped out: that 468.Gc
pounds shipped out: and 4:4.769
Of condensed milk packed and shi
The states major cyI rts 20
Potatoes. COS. s.S99,26o rounds W
694.342.oOo pounds; beans, lo3,o2
pounds; alfalfa hay, 1866
pounds; alfalfa meal, 1928
pounds; apples. 180.190.360 pot
peaches, 35.S20.000 pounds.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
IN MRS. WORLD g
PANTRY.

Here 10 the latest food tabi'
summarizing the world situuti,
In staples, prepared by II
U. 8. Food Administration:
WHEAT - Sufficient supp
until next harvr7; :s wed vi.
economy.
PORK PRODUCTS. DAIR
PRODUCTS, AND vEGETABL
OILS-Shortage OF three bs3lio
pound ds. Strictest cc.,nom
urged. Butter rations a poss
bility for the United States.
BEEF-World shortage.
SUGAR-Plenty unless Eur
pean countries should increas
their rations. In that event,
shortage and a return Of tn
sugar regulations.
HIGH PROTEIN FEEDS Fol
DAIRY HERDS-Shortage {
three million tons.
OTHER FEEDS--P'enty wit
economy.
BEANS. PEAS AND RICE
Plenty II not wasted.
COFFEE-A world surpln
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
SUBSTITUTE BREAD AGA
URGED.

Six hundred thousand pound
wheat substitutes left on the han,
Colorado jobbers and millers wi
wasted unless the consumers OF
state continue their use Of subst
dishes and permit bakers still te
. small proportion of substitute
bread, Is the statement Of the !
Food Administration for Colorad
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
THE rEsr NOW euLFlLl.ro

This government Is nothing m;'r,
than the expression of tn. pecn'". ''"
II we are to win the war 1t will he OFT.
because every man, woman and cls l.
charges himself daily an hourly wi!
the test .Ooes this or that INV Rat
to win the war?--Herberi 'iu.A
April 1S, 1913.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
ALLIES Az FED
BY SELF Denial.
Generous Doing Without
America Supplied Food
to Eur pc.

Exports from this country since |,
entered the war have kept starvation
from Allied Europe and have main
taIned the health and strength of hose
who have been benring the brunt of
our huttles, = that they could hold
out to victory. Now TINT hostllities
have ceased we must assume the add
ed burden Of keeping starvation from
increasing It's toll ;:inD the millions
who hasp brrii iicri;ed fruui tho.
Prussimn/yoke. J'u.,.nt,wouS undo
the worl s,,An<t1 ne estaIH Hi.hesi ,
r5x@st 6ine,i y a nnuon hasassed
81 HungeJk A starving people turns
to -riotlng Npnd unarchy. Food has
given strength and courage to the M
lions fighting for democracy; 1t must
now give the nations strength and
tranquility to re-esrnhlish themselves
in freedom md democracy.
Without our help II would have heen.
absolutely impossible FOR the Allies to
maintain Al liring ration. Since our
entry info the war VIZ have been con-
trhmiing lnrgely 10 The support OF one
! hundred and twenty milton people
. whose normal fcu,i ii,pli,;' ave been
/ cu, off. -wlo.a u 'rion haS fallen
almost to lIl,. ni' =. l"int. whose
! flel,.s ;uvc ',ei. :, s>,ated by Ger
| m,;,y. Tie faol ported from the
| United Si:rs IL 'ir rnsi ycnr hns
hcen s;,i!icieni 10 81 ,ly the complete
ration of twa' y-tw' "iii"m people.
!! i, Isl hare, 10 - a- - u:, nitude
| and s'ri,iN -;;,, tc liz. assistance
Which ii:> . ~ Niles b., the
,s r..alr. ,,la nry re oap the
tt;cr,:,n pes5tr l'he II we sent
,:,,;.ad last year wc.ild have been suf-
icient to >feed onc-ifih. of orr pOpula-
tion. And this WIS done in spite Of
the fact thar we entered the year with
short, crops. Our surplus was practi-
caliy nothing. An overwhelming pro-
portion of the food that left this coun-
try Inst year was s;ivc'l out of the nor
mni home .cnrslii'i,iinH of our own
people -
In snitcsut Trf, mel IN inter
mi trn,,sl,It;..o ;ia ,;'.iringe Of
ocean tonnage n;.r + ~ '. t:'s last
! year amounted 10 ii IT. ;,utNn few
years ago would hnNY ''c'-. unhelieva-
BILE. Even the moS optimistic element
of our population faced with anxious
CONSERVATION the prospect which
opened before us with tle beginning
Of the 1917 harvest v'ar.
The Amerlcas i ~ hive NOT heen
compelled 10 s'iv" i'fry lnve heer
appealed TO on Il'c IS "f humanity
and Of lmtriousa 'hey have re-
spOnded voluntarily.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
Our voluntary food.savins mi nni

Our voluntary food-savin. not only
snved the Allies nn,l nintle viim' ''ti.'i.
button TO the winnj.g "f tIm ~'ii i':,i
saved TO ourselves in mdminIs'r;,' ION
expenses the outlny out Of our 'M''
pockets thnt any effective system pf
rniioning would nave extracted II
would have cost us about S45,Ur,Wh
to havs policed "s:rSrlves as ngn'l's'
the2 cents per cn.I,n for co-operni'nG
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
PURPOSES OF. FOOD
ADMINISTRATION THE
DAY OF ITS BEGINNING.

The hopes OF ii," Food Admin
istrnrlon nre i'l. fN'h =" '"
guide the trade IN f:;n,';iai,i....!
food commodities ns t0 el':''
nntc vicious sslnr''lniion. eS ~
tion md waste! ;,.irfIces =
20 si';''i'i1" pr''g> ii, rss' . n;i
Staples. ,rrinri ll""ver. .iu-
gust 10. 1917
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

with the solemn o''!i a''"" "'
vitling that "nnr-;' of f. =
would s:lfegunrtl against 500,
our friends In Europe th. g = e.
and the consumer bave 'ear''o'i h; ~
to ignored and n'isisi"rirh Il. II
about food, have ul,sUri,rd u wiz,
college education" In food rmIp',
food handling. buying and -;i',- iin,!r
that they will not wuni toto -,
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
AN AMrnic.I HAeir
THAT WAS EXPANDED

Conlre ," M relief of the dis.
-.'s sSe,, : r.' ~ rrv' sensation to uS.
i.avin: N shipl'a,s "f 'fcod to the
S':,,nin, rrcrs "f India rs offhand-
lily n lo;s"u'ifc hands out cut
Of ~" =. n ,..','rnrer 1t seemed
the nninrai u IN: In the world to
s,lr,., i',l:.i;t,. To !; ~ an the feeding
NJ u nation quite Informally.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

by s:,ving and slHring America kep
me world together during the war cr-
sis. by suving und shnring America
Will help to bring the healing Of ps-
tjOus ~
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
Americas Pledge to
the Allies When Their
Lines Were Bresl:;-

America will sr"h l." .u,Hi. Whit
,S., '',..s's' for vic.vty. They believed
they stood fast and with our I,cn ,i,'A
carried onto victory.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

The ,cs, .. imn.r is to summon for
the Lruliha u! h:li,ns devotion equal
TO that given he 'usks Of war.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
A Memorable Achievement
Of the Titanic Struggle

America saved and sent to Europe
in year of crop failure 141.0oO.00O
bushels of wheut, wiiiri saved Europe
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
:..* +.

Eighty .nil,lnn- 'l f-.i, ciin-
not be tnkri; na 'ciiGn 9
for four years * ~ ~:
losses OF yield 81 's.'i z stars
before thriir Il ,ir.
. farms nre rsi,rif ~ hs s's~ re-
} stocked r;is, 3 -
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

NJ conservation ,dr,s'ire "f the
,.nod Afniin S:ra,ien il is declared.
iia. rccciNcd more i!plclhi,ric'i SUP
,1ori 'lyn Mat, rlc'i c'' and rendered
+ : :nipiers and III, shernien townrtl
.tiucl;s Gru:l'-- wi,.,e Ut Its source.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13


"lLbura = ,,.e /
uis' n'y $50. r
~. -" oCe- ,
-n.4.. - -. 81 E,
s..,e .. % tho jr.4
u.-..- 49,.
N.,. .. y -.a...,
N"n IN!
-. - .'e ~d
a..',.'..e .t'.--'-.r ..ia
orsal,."..tions ,.e-- , J,1r IL,
ACCORDING - ....,, I
the iha. "a J. .s. Drn y
iooh IL ~, .cef hi
s'Shien ot. c..-." .;...i.
l. r'ots.i tie gow
Wall "a, ~ - r.- a.
fu. i.e.
s4.4t.h '..u.
low,a is ~ e unu
l-ip'c'. - -s II
n!cae :. nas"d g. dis
,r;f'i- ":iaa oi the
Iced y ~. 'ired States
iat1 70 sipie ., ~ 2soL
that's II ton T. 90 i eaci
In TIE state. ,g,,. ..o:'ert J
executive manager Of ,Je fcot
istration for Colorado
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

Besides such Incl 'ra''.l benefits as
the improvement, 10 lsnr" aud health
that we've reupci rron ui;r-fieiitiess.
wheatless days, ih'ht o' lie fun we've
had out of them -ilIr new crop Of
Jokes, jibes, topi'.;iI SONGS and car
toons to rcpIat.r H.. linihrr-in-inw
Joke and the loos; 10 our reputation
for ready humor!
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

Il,c hcpetils Vi on saving
,in..0,an l'ai was Il vli;li inctnr In
o, wini,ii,. "f 'hv,v We're NOT all to
ii,,.e'we ,e.i We hule.n' home II new
appreciation cf f'r'd t'''!i s'll prevent
Il over iR,ins vi ~ aSalii by those
.iai have r,uur i" understand the r,''
na.nu OF saving aXA the p'nce thai
fisr.I cc,.,.;,i,,. IN nur new. worldwide
iiilu;a rpiAli1ns.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
SEVEN LoAvEs OF BREf }
FOR EVERY PERSON IN !
U. S. SAVED FROM WASTE
Farmers ans TIL. -rrs s,trlatl.

Cdltt hG&ES-
rrov ms.su,ysloS received by the
u. =. Food admins a'i"a r:'in ''ic
principal gram -rsw..i;- state II ix
now possible ~ announce with iiir n''-
cu,,,cy the ,,noun, of wl:en; sh,'si i;i''
harvest by improved methods "f in,
ding According IN official ,;iicuii
IONS, efforts toward cleaner thg sizing
,ave,l fully &c 0o0, ,uNi :, @,i,':@ al s. iip;i
with corresponding S;,vir''s vi "'l'.''
,nnli rr,in harvested nnd !lrr Il III
similar manner IN So ien i"
.n;es ilo ii uuiiir "a :,r'li'' =
res -; uiir, ;;Ia ,,;;t r.i';l',.'' ..''.,-
tss,:.
rae ,i-urc for WI, H4.,i'.' - ruiis.
i.sIi 10 sc.or - ="
arc;,h ~ 'ycfT -.
Sure. u.pl rosl. ia fcrm
,.r,y W;S 'iSI ~ as s. ="
,r.,. ,,...a..s = l.. i. nxt,i,
rs ,o,!i 8 AID 80; 70 -
i,rr,.n''is' N MS "t '''t ~sr.'
IN A,,q,a - grail
,,o.rt1,i, 81, Spectn
i.9.s I. u. "a. ,i,nt re
lis .,,r;' s,... ~! ,-.aa puii. through
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

.iu; al St ~! tr,lral'irs 10 draw IA
q; n:'fn; ~ Is I'm cxrort the viii -
!. Ee us4l.i, ,s- "nniisl,cd ,lni ,i's.s'
vel! rs
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

70 yna ssr"ir'"'r when food ron
-, . ,, ,,s,icn .sns deemed
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
save >a6n1
that we may share
Sc ye aod
METHODS OF DEMOCRACY.

+ i. !. + !. :. ! ). i. + :. !. !. i. !.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

! = + + + 7. :. + + ..r- j.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

a.+.++++++. +.:.++++++.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13

The Amerlcais i =" hive not heen
compelled 10 saw" i'sry have heen
appealed TO on ~ slS "f humanity
and Of lmtrioiisia "hry have re-
sponded voluntarily.
The Springfield herald., 1918-12-13
FIGURES s"oy ;zF. -;
Americans oemars:rasea o;lr-, -.
port Of War ~ corcc-,rr1 :-r
the nec 4 u -.

When figures '.'.rai 'p ~ '--.
initrly lini the T. "" If D.. lir b.
States we're n'.'it rr' .".;f. l-'
CONSUMPTION Of
the Cni,cj Stul.H- H.. .'...
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

ground in South Charleston Yestor-
day afternoon he visited it for he pur.
pose OF pluCking some fine ripe t'Ma-
tees for the evening meal lie no.
ticed that there was a darkish tinge
on some Of the tomatoes and that the
spots were soft. When he reached
home and made an Investigation il was
discovered that the tomatoes had been
actually cooked wherever the sun hai
touched them He rs pls-ling 70 be
Gin canning unless the weather moier-
ates.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Oh God, my heart Is softened,
And | pray forgiveness now,
That ! may live the future
Up to my boyhood vows,
Let me re.Hrn TO mother.
And free her from all care.
That her heart may e'er be lighter
That's a lonely convicts prayer.
From the crate the dying embers
Cast a glow DER mother dear,
And | see the lines Of s.rrow
And the glistening OF a tear,
And ! know that dear old mother
Still loves me best OF all
As she gazes at my picture
That hangs upon the wall
Although my troubles have been man!
And my burdens hard to bear.
None is equal TO the sorrow
Caused by the gray in mothers hair
Oh. my life has been a failure
And has caused a lot OF pain
And | shed tear Of sorrow
As ! pray this prayer again.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09
Idamay Team iWll
Play Norwood Sunday

The ldamay baseball team will go
to Clarksburg Sunday where # will
clash with the fast Norwood team.
Idamay has defeated the Clarksburg
team on its home ground before and
will make every effort to repeat It's
victory tomorrow.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09
WASHINGTON NEWS =
GOSSIP .7 szzsEE. ..ssz. .zllz !.

WASHINGTON. ID. C., Aug. g.
That branch OF the Railway admins
tratlon which has under consideration
the matter Of utilizing inland rivers
as freight carriers 10 relieve conges-
ton on the railroads. has completed
a survey OF the Ohio river and is now
making a survey OF its tributaries. ac-
cordinR 20 official information given
10 Congressman H. c. GoOdyard. who
has been active and persistent in keep
Ing the Ohio rivers interests before
the officials IN charge Of this particu.
lar matter. He has been promised a
definite statement Of policy as 10 the
Ohio and It's freight-carrying tributar.
les Just as soon as the committee ap-
pointed by Director McAdoo can com.
plete it's collection Of information and
can formulate a plan,
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COnSOl Team Has No
Game For Sunday

The Consolidation Coal company
baseball team will remain idle on Sun.
day. For the following Sunday ar.
rangemonts are being made for a big
game with the McConkey team from
Wheeling.
The McConkey team journeyed 10
Fairmont few months ago and de.
feated the Consolidated team by a
close score. II the game for next
Sunday is arranged it will be played
at Traction park.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Induction into military service for
duty with the General STAFF and bu.
reaus in Washington, is authorized, &C.
cording 10 a War department order is.
sued today. only in cases Of men tech.
nically qalifed for such duty, physi-
cally disqualified for general military
service, and physically qualified foi
special and limited military service
only
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Lloyd George has salary OF S25,O0l
year as First Lord Of the Treasury.
but is unpaid for his services as Prime
Minister.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09
Baseball at a Glance.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Reaulis NesseFdaN.

Philadelphia. s: Pittsburgh. J
Philadelphia. S: Pittsburgh, =
Cincinnati, 3: New York, >.
Boston. 5; St Louis, 4
Brooklyn, 1, Chicago. l.
Standfnn Of TIE Clubs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Speaking Of the weather. which OF
course is just a little hotter than any
citizen of Charleston ever experienced.
unless he took a trip 10 the equator.
brings forth a story sworn = and
vouched for by X. IT. Martin. editor
OF The Mail. who is now enjoying his
vacation. says the Charleston Mail Of
Wednesday.
Mr.. Martin. who Ia an enthusiast.
tic war gardener, has his plot Of
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09
BITS OF
STATE NEWS

The local Y. NJ G.. A. SAYS the Park
ersburg Sentinel, has one OF the best
records in the state f.r furnishing
men for Y VI c. a war work. IL hay
ing recruited seventeen men from this
immediate vicinity 10 enter the work.
Part Of these have gone overseas, 9th
crs are in New York awaiting trans
portation and still others are here
awaiting orders. G. W. Sangster for
the past several years a clerk al the
pOstoffice, will leave on Wednesday
for Newport News 10 take mp Y wan
work. +. NJ. Wood departed on sun
day for New York TO take the physical
examination for overseas work and
Arthur T.. White will 60 10 New York
on Wednesday to take the eXamira
ton. Word has also been received
here that Charles Monroe, J. r. Doak
and Roy Lowthcr. who are in New
York. have received their SlsspoTts
for over there and will probably leave
within a few days for France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

Miss Vista Han, OF Morgantown, 10
now spending a few days with her
father, T. r. Hail.
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According TO the report OF the Naval
board Of inquiry the L. 5. S san Diego
was sunk not far from New York har-
Dor on July 10 by mine and not by a
submarine, and declares officially sN
Of the crew lost One was Frazier o.
Thomas. machinists mate, second
class. whose home was at Charles
Town. ". Va, and whose father. Lock
wood II. Thomas. resides there
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09

The sudden Pumping Of the new
man power bill into the congressional
hopper finds the Senate committee on
Military affairs ready to promote its
expedition. but at the same time il
finds It curious 10 know what the
hurry now, when less than a month
ago the country had il on the word Of
Secretary Baker that there was no
hurry" Congress did not agree with
the view expressed then. On the con
trary, it was of the opinion that there
was the most urgent need for a bill Of
this kind and was ready to pass il be-
fore the recess was taken. But Bak.
er forestalled IT,
II was the evident intention 10 post
none this legislation as long as il could
be STAYED on Ii politics had not been
adjourned" one might have been led
10 suspect that the eyes OF the powers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-09
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday.
Cleveland S. Washington. 4.
Boston. (. Detroit, !

Games Scheduled Today.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Cincinnati az Forbes Field
Chicago az Brooklyn
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Chicago az Cleyclaud
Detroit az 81 Louis