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New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
[Staf Correspondence1

WASHINGTON, March IL. Begin
ming this week $4,000 local employment
agencies are being set in motion by
the Joint action of the Department of
LABOR and the Postmaster General to
deal with the farm labor problem. This
immense force of employment agents
has been created by the simple device
OF notifying all rural mail carriers and
third and fourth class postmasters
that they are henceforth farm labor
agents as we'll as posta! employees.
They are to act directly as local labor
exchanges and indirectly in wider
field by close cooperation with the
employment service of the Department
of Labor.
The plan has been thoroughly worked
out and is expected to be so effective
that it will dispose of the question of
uniting the man and the job and make
possible the planting of a record acre
age this spring.
The employment service in comments
ing on the new arrangement declares
that while "there will be a great de-
nand for farm labor in the coming
weeks, and there is a large supply Of
labor on which to draw" the means
of bringing demand and supply to-
gether "are lacking until the former
is ascertaned through the postotfices." !"
AS he goes his rounds every rural
carrier is required to accept applica-
tons from farmers wanting men and
from men wanting work. Thus, on his
route the carrier will act as direct
labor exchange. He also brings his
applications to the postotfice to which
he is attached, and the postmaster is
required to post a summary of appli-
cations for jobs and of jobs offered
Greatest Acreage Planned
Any of these applications that are
not satisfied locally within three days
will be turned over to the nearest rep
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Senate Interested
In Concrete Ships
Committee Has Encouraged
Ship Board in Matter,
Senator SAYS
[Staf Correspondence

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator
Duncan U. Fletcher, chairman of the
Senate Commerce Committee, said to-
night that the committee is greatly in
terested in the possibilities of the con-
crete ship, and that it had encouraged
the Shipping Board to experiment with
the new type of vessel by a resolution
adopted in December last.
Senator Fletcher is Of the impress
sion that, so far as the authority of
the committee goes, the Shipping Board
was supposed to have been encouraged
to spend several million dollars on con-
crete ships at once
When he was informed of how little
is being done, the Senator said that he
believed the committee had expected a
real plunge to be taken with view to
gaining all possible time, and that he
would take the subject up again.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
New Shipyards
For Fabricated
Vessels Planned
Senate Commerce Committee
Holds Two More Plants on
East Coast Are Needed
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WASHINGTON, March 1.-Two
more shipyards for the construction of
fabricated ships, each probably to con-
tain ten ways, were held to be ncces-
sary by the Senate Commerce Commit
tee to-day, in view of the need for
greater ship production, after an ex-
ecutive conference with General Man.
ager Charles Piez Of the Emergency
Fleet Corporation.
One of these yards, members of the
committee said, would probably be a
straightout government ownership and
government operation affair. The
other would probably be on the fec
system, similar to the other big con-
tracts for fabricated shipbuilding
yards. Both of the yards probably
will be on the East coast.
Discussion of the new yards fol-
lowed talk by Mr.. Piez on the com
rcughout the world and ship de-
structjon by submarine and natural
causes. While the actual figures and
the curves showing the length of time
it would be before ship construction
would equal destruction, even if the
present rate Of destruction did not in
crease, were confidential, Senators
said that the charts showed the i'm
pcrativc need for more ship con-
struction
Some surprise was expressed by other
Senators on hearing what their col
leagues reported, for the impression
had been obtained from Chairman Hur-
ley of the Shipping Board that the
pressing need was not for more yards
but for more work at the existing
yards. 1t had been understood that
there was shortage both of labor and
materials for the existing yards, and if
more labor and supplies could be OBJ
tanned the more economical plan would
be to operate the existing yards on a
three lift basis.
The proposed yards, however, are not
to meet an immediate situation, such as
could be met by an increase in the num-
ber of workmcn and the amount of sup
plies, but for period some months
hence, by which time, members Of the
committee said, it is hoped that not
only will the supply of labor and mate
rials have been increased sufficiently to
run the existing yards at full blast, but
the additional yards as we'll.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Postal Savings Deposits
Increase $7O7, ,448 in Month

Reports issued yesterday by Post
master Patten show that although Feb
ruary is the shortest month in the
year, deposits in the postal savings
bank increased $7O7,44S. This. too. de-
spite the fact that the sale of thrift
and war savings stamps has increased
remarkably in the last few weeks.
Postmaster Patten declares in his
report that the postal saving scheme
is steadily growing in favor among
the people. At the present time there
are 155.S74 open accounts at the sta
tlons of the New York Post Office, an
increase of ,2S2 accounts in February.
The total amount now on deposit in
Manhattan and The Bronx is $3O,711.-
GLIB.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
All Postmasters and Carriers to
Help Farmers Find Workers
Are Required to Accept Applications for Laborers and
From Laborers for Jobs--96ooo of These Agencies
Will Open This Week

resentative of the employment service,
who will then use the facilities at
MS command to go further afield to
meet the surplus requirements.
Thus for the first time it will be
possible, on digesting and summarizing
these reports to know exactly what the
labor deficit or surplus is in every
farming section in the United States
and the Employment Service will then
be in position to distribute intelli-
gently the labor supplies collected at
the central offices throughout the
country.
1t is believed that this scheme will
eliminate the anomaly of simultane-
Gus condition of jobless men and men
less Jobs. AS far as labor is available
it will be supplied, and it is believed
that there is enough to enable the
farmers of the United States to plant
the largest acreage in American his
tory, provided less attention is paid
than usual to those crops that require
laborers in numbers disproportionate
to their food value.
Posters Instruct Farmers
In order to acquaint farmers and
laborers of the advantages OF the new
plan thousands of posters are being
distributed by the farm service di-
vision of the Employment Service, and
local papers are being urged to CO.
operate in disseminating information
about the extended employment SER
vice. Advertisements like the follow
ing are being printed in periodicals
commonly read by farmers:
Farmers and Farm Laborers.-Ask
your postmaster or rural carrier for an
application blank; fill it carefully
stating wages you will pay or work
for; return blank to postmaster or
carrier, and if he can't furnish you
with man or job, as the case may
be, your application will be forwarded
to this office, and we will try to bring
the man and the job together This
service is free to every one.
"THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT
BUREAU.
"17 North Eighth Street, St. Louis y
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Dutch Women ADOPT
u. S. Soldier Captives

AMSTERDAM, March 11.-Under the
presidency of Mrs. Frank w. Mahin,
wife of the American Consul here, a
committee has been formed by Ameri-
can born wives of prominent Neither,
landers and other sympathizers in Hol-
land to send parcels of comforts to
American war prisoners in Germany.
The idea of "adopting" American
popular here The committee will act
in cooperation with the Red Cross.
Steps are being taken to procure from
the United States such articles of food
desired for the prisoners as are not
obtainablc in Holland.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
War Plants Affected
American Steamer
Fights Of Submarine

A FRENCH PORT, March 1o-An
American steamship, formerly Ger
man vessel, arrived here to-day with
It's bridge smashed and shell hole
through smokestack as a rzANlt of an
encounter with submarine.
The steamship defended itself with
its guns on being attacked.
storm was encountered, during
which the cargo shifted The vessel
made port with the greatest difficulty.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Bread Riots in Austria

ZURICH, March II. - Serious bread
riots occurred last Wednesday in Gratz,
the capital of the Austrian crownland
of Styria.
After sending a deputation to the au-
thorities to complain of the scarcity
and poor quality of the bread, mob
smashed windows and plundered shops.
The police were powerless. The prop
erty damage is reported serious
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13

strike out the appropriation for the
food and fuel administrations.
A $1O,Oo0,Ooo fund for purchase and
sale Of nitrate of soda to farm
ers is made revolving fund
by an amendment adopted by the
Senate. Under this amendment the
proceeds of the sale Of nitrate of
soda will be rcinvestcd in additional
supplies during the continuance of the
war. The Department of Agriculture
has received orders for nitrate of soda
under this fund from nearly all Vest
ern states, and is filling them rapidly.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
COST a Fraction of Estimate

YIlMaHenting on that performance Mr.
lev Ill VII addressing the Railroad Club a
The rssAs ago, stated that the cost of
!. bee. epsirs on the Irene, which had
arsaa,s ssssimated al $4,000, actually
wss w-.a.ea ~. to $500, and $500 of that
r.r .or iighterage.
sIs,ex exh.sffnorc. Commander Jeaaon de-
aamsan.t mat every one Of the seventy
md .sa engine cylinders vas saved.
,ss. ,as under pressure tests IS per
100 oer exce5s of normal they showed
tssnins ssh> IN. ehiciency. They are main
tsss tss.a@sA mat mark today under the
is ,bs ,b'I9qs = ~ strain Of transport service
mem o-hoat zone. all except the Ar.
tofued. ~hich was hit recently by a
ty rsf,, ahd was reported the other day
ne ,eshing ~ pasgengers TO be break
a!,spp.on a!sp On Tory Island, OF the cont
n.,ss. .a,sssfieal Welding has deyeIooed mn.
sse H. pioccsSes, the chief Of which
p4ses,ss;.fc, ere, incandescent and electra
isx M. ,rs.. The metal fusing or weld
sts t,saane'pie Of the arc system il an
eas laawn @awn between two carbon bon rods Dc en- nr
sn1 1s."eh rod acting az one electrode
fs.e metal 10 be fused and eidad .Ueidnd
f. fysase tse other electrode. N
bYias,sI,an based UPON the incandescent
.a~ - a~ copper electrodes. gbeeta
~
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13

Once you get a line on
fit, don't you find it's
more a matter Of "hang"
For to hang gracefully not
only implies good lines" but
a happy hiding of the angles,
a Strengthening of the curves
in short a becoming gar
ment.
We make to fit" AS easy
to fit the man with too
much shape Cor the man
with too little) as the per-
feet 38."
Spring styles now ready
How about a double duty
coat? A *"Scotch Mist"
overcoat, rainproofed. Game
tor any weather.
'Registercd Trademark
ROGERS PEET COMPANY
at 18th St. "The at at Gath Dad"sy ST..
Broadway Corners Fifth Ave.
at Warren at 41st ST.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Germany Abandons Plan
To Confiscate Cloth

STOCKHOLM, March 1O-Thc Clam
burger Echo" states that the proposed
plan to confiscate cloth throughout
Germany has been abandoned in favor
of a so-called system of voluntary de-
livery. Herr Breme, deputy in the
Reichstag, declared recently that 5000
textile mills had been closed.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Senators Hear Of New
Unsinkable Ship
Committee Asks Shipping Board

to Investigate Riker Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 12. Plans
for what he declared would be an
unsuitable ship were explained at an
executive session of the Senate Naval
Committee to-day by C. l.. Riker, a
marine engineer of New York. Mem
bers Of the committee were so i'm
pressed that resolution was adopted
asking the Shipping Board to investi-
gate the project.
Mr.. Riker said that his plan would
not greatly reduce cargo space.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Stop German in Lower Grades

LA CROSSE, Wis, March 12.-Fol
lowing a meeting Of the Board of Edu-
cation last night, the teaching of the
German language to pupils of lower
grades in the public schools here was
stopped to-day.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Six New York Physicians
Axe Made Lieutenants
[Staf CorrespOndence] !

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WASHINGTON, March 12-Six ply
sicians Of New York were to-day com
missioned as first lieutenants in the
Medical Reserve Corps by the War De-
partment. The doctors are:
Abraham Feldman. 1854 Flushing Avenue
Brooklyn: Abram B. Bruner, Bellevue Hos
pital; Ethelbert A. Callaghan, 359 Washing
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13
Senate Passes
Measure to Sell
Enemy Property
Provisions Go Through as
Riders to Deficiency
Bill

WASHINGTON, March 12.-With its
legislative riders authorizing sale of
all enemy property in the United
States and purchase by the government
of the German owned wharves at Ho-
boken, N. j., the urgent deficiency ap-
preparation bill, carrying $1,800,0O0 900,
was passed late to-day by the Senate
without a record vote. 1t already has
passed the House and now goes to con-
ference.
Of the appropriations, which are
largely for the army and navy, S13,-
100000 was added by the Senate. This
addition, with the amendments for dis
position of the enemy property, are
yet to be accepted by the House. The
Senate eliminated a committee amend
ment suspendlng tariff duties on army
material.
Reimbursement to men and nurses
in the military service for private
property lost is provided for in an
other amendment, attached to the
measure to expedite relief for men
who lost their effects in the torpedoing
of the transport Tuscania.
Items of the Measure
The principal appropriations in the
bill. as increased by the Senate, in
clude:
ARMY
SUPPLIES 2S.35S, 900
TRANSFORMATION ........... $4,000, 900
Storage and shipping facilities. 10000, 600
Barracks and quarters ........ 67,250, 900
systems '0 '.................. 2O,1so. 900
Hospitals 21,270. 900
Engineer field operations. ...... 10000, 900
Ordnance stores ............ 257 1000, 900
chase .................... $4,000. 900
Artillery ........ 80. ia 900, 900
Temporary office building ....... 5,775.000
Additional employees ............ 4,470.O0O
NAVY
Ordnance 10000, 900
Washington gun factory . 5,499, 900
Yards and docks .......... 6,144, 900
Hospital construction ... 7750,OO0
Training camps ............... l2,OOO.OOO
Ordnance stations .......... 2,500,000
MISCELLANEOUS
Fuel and food administrations . 1.750.o0O
War Trade Board .............. 1,018.000
State Department emergencies :. 300,0 900
Bureau of Risk Insurance. ..... 1857, 900
Enforcement of the espionage act 300, 900
Food and Fuel Items Stand
Senator Reed, Democrat, of Missouri,
to-day made a long but futile fight to
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13

ton Avenue Brooklyn James p. Croce, $50
East 143d Street: Samuel Kraughar 333
Bradford Street. Brooklyn, and Sidney l..
Spiegelberg. $50 West Eighty-segcnth Street
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13

.slssls,s. n3Eay WAITED An i, next
"o1leM III ansns .n You'll bs pleasantly
sst " Will Duil,--Adyt.
New-York tribune., 1918-03-13

Food and Fuel Items Stand
Senator Reed, Democrat, of Missouri,
to-day made long but futile fight to
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21

atmosphere in our community
and to promote community mu-
sic in all its phases, particularly
in placing music in the schoolS
on a firm foundation.
At the conclusion OF Its an
nual programme the CLUB gives
a rose luncheon which is held at
the North Side Inn.
A glance over its programme.
for the present year SHOWS Iha'
IL committees are needed &c
carry on the work of the CLUB
as we'll as special committees
appointed from time to time ;o tt
handle any important subJec'
that might arise;
The present officers are.
Mrs. Churchman, Presldeh!
Mrs. w. Massey, Vice Presl
dent.
Mrs. Anderson, Secretary
Mrs. Peterson, Treasurer.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21

concern with a most modern
furniture store. The rear por-
ton Of the other half, 25x30
feet is used by this firm as an
undertaking parlor so arranged
that a small Chapel is available
to those desiring to use it.
The front portion of the east
half of the building, 25x85 feet
is occupied by the post Office and
furnishes Jerome a large and
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
JEROME CIVIC CLUB

The Jerome Civic Club is at
the height of its interesting ca
reer. Organized in June 1909,
it has grown steadily in mem
bership and Importance: Inc
club was organized with y
charter members and its pres
est membership is 60 strong.
Charter Members
The Mrs. Heiss, Reed, Hard
wick, Piper, Bloom, Barclay
Eichelberger, Sturges, Frazer
Johnson. Finch, Armstrong,
Anderson, Dewitt, Tacha'
Strause. LHerisson, Skaddln'
Josephson, Hale, Shore and A.
O. Gerboth.
The First Officers.
President-Mrs. w. A. Heiss.
Vice-President-Mrs. E. u.
Reed.
Secretary-Mrs. w. N. Hard
wick.
It's history is replete with
! many notable achievements as
. we'll as the less important
things it has accomplished dur
: ing the nearly nine years OF Its
eXistance.
During the first year the CLUB
B. bought and paid for piano and
f also started library. A socia
e was given and the admittanct
was a book. Twenty books
= were received on this occasion
t The library is constantly being
/ augmented by contributions
e from members and friends
e This library became the nucleus
r of the Rest Room which wa
opened on Main st. last fall. TIL
r. Club is very proud Of its Res
If Room and it is much appreclat
r ed. particularly by those comm
h in from the country.
S. The Rest Room is but the be
TO ginning of greater things as tn
Y, Club hopes some time to hav
lie its own permanent building
The building fund at this tim
"a amounts to $4,000 and this hf
at been invested in war saving ce
tifcates.
st For several years the Gu
tn gave much of its attention al
lis money to the Improvement al
identifying of the park. Fro
IF. time to time the Club has ente
al tanned other Clubs, has give
a receptions to new school teac
ers, card parties, minstl
er shows and dances.
lst Not the least of its procee
ings is the Annual Flower She
he which is held from the 1st
al the 18th of September. The e
hibits at these shows are nul
de, erous and very beautiful. Priz
at are given and this event is loo
ed forward to with much an
Ar. cipation.
Ike A department of music "
lily organized October 23rd, IL
I'VE with q members, meetir
nd were held on the alternate we
his. with the Civic Club. The fl
lay year the meetings were devot
ent to the study of some elements
theory, of the work Of the CT
the steal Composers, the operas
they were sung in Chicago,
M development of song, etc.
on spent the first part of the pr
0zy ent season in the study of mi
cal form. At the present ii
Irs. we are doing choral work I
and our efforts are exerted to
community music firmly est
asst lished. The object of the
day ganization was not only self
'pe- ture along musical lines, but
ar helm establish a more mus
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
Arcadia Valley

Come to the Bible study class
Friday and see who is the lead
er for that night.
Mrs. King spent Sunday and
Monday with Mrs. Oliver.
A son of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
son came from California last
week to visit with his parents:
Mrs. Morris spent several
days last week in Bull.
Mrs. Harry and Mrs. Oliver
went to Wendell Saturday. The
Red Cross was planning for the
dinner to be served at the auc-
ton.
Mr.. Pearson, from Oregon.
has come to live on the Lane
place. Another bachelor for
Arcadia. We are glad to wei
come Mr.. Pearson and assure
him that the wind does not al
WAYS blow-from the east.
Last Wednesday evening
there was a farewell party for
Mr.. and Mrs. Kolsky, who are
to be residents of Orchard val
ley. Everyone enjoyed the ev-
ening.
The family of c. P. Geommer
arrived last Sunday. They are
in their new home. We hope
that it will not be long before
they think that Idaho is the on
ly place. We extend welcome
and want you to feel at home
arriving among us.
Don't forget S. S. at 7 p. m
Mr.. Harry Will have charge O
the Bible class. There will b.
a program tor Easter.
Mr.. Ralph Angle, from Gen
try, Ark, arrived in Jerome las
Monday. He is working at OH
ver's. His family will com
shortly. We are pleased to hav
new families moving into on
valley.
Letters from our pastor, Nj
Roberts, announce the death c
his father at Emporia, Kas. Al
cadia sympathizes deeply wit
Mr.. Roberts in his heavy los
1t is not possible for him
reach Idaho by next Sunda,
but there will be preaching tt
31st of March.
Mrs. Pierce and Barbal
spent few days last week
Future Hope ranch.
Bud Reed went to Denver la
week to spend a little time wit
his father before taking up h
work in California.
We are sorry to hear that NJ
Sonnechson is i'll in the hospit
at Twin Falls. We wish him
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Kelly and son. Walt
dined with Mrs. S. S. Reed Ia
Thursday.
Mrs. H. J. Goemmer had t
pink eye last week. She has
most recovered.
Mrs. Parker, of Canyonsi'
entertained the newly weds
at Sunday dinner last week.
An uncle and aunt of n
Harry came Tuesday to ma
a visit with the Harry fam
They live in Michigan, but ha
been visiting in California a
other points for several mont
o. Oliver was in Boise Sund
and Monday. Wonder if he we
on purpose to hear Melba?
Arthur Keltner went to
Chandler home Monday.
The Clark's have nearly &C
pleted the improvements
their house. 1t looks very c.
and comfy.
Mrs. Mary Pierce and M
King spent Wednesday {
Thursday with Mrs. Oliver.
Everyone has heard of "L
Dollar Ranch" On TuesC
night this place became of s
cial interest when twin boys
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school at 1000 a. m.
Preaching service at HOO a.
m.
Epworth league at 700 p. m.
Topic: THE Art of Living with
Others" Leader, Miss Bessie
Brewer.
Preaching service at 500 p.
m.
Prayer service each Thurs
day at 800 p. m.
Preaching service at Crane
View Sunday afternoon, Marcf
oath.
Charles D. Fletcher.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
L'HerissOn-Peters Building

One of the most complete bust
ness blocks recently completed
is the L'Herisson-Peters build
ing, 5Ox115 feet with full base
ment and two stories, all of
brick construction. The west
half of the front portion is oc-
cupied by the L'Herisson Fur
niture Co. and furnishes this
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
PRESBYTERIAN Church

R. LLOYD ROBERTS. Minister.
Sunday School at 10 a. m.
Preaching at IL a. m.
After preaching, topic: "A Sermon
for Mothers and Fathers of Soldiers
Canyon Side. Sunday School 2 p
m. Preaching 3 p. m.
Arcadia, Sunday school at p. m. (;
preaching, 8 p. m; Friday night,
Sing and Bible study
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21

rived to assist Dick with his
summer work. We extend
hearty congratulations to Mr..
and Mrs. Croker. Two more
recruits for our Cradle Roll.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21

commodius office.
The second floor is divided.
there being three separate
apartment of 3 and 5 rooms.
There are also 10 offices well ar
ranged for those desiring them.
The entire building is electric
lighted, with hot and cold water
in every room. The building is
heated by a complete Moline
system.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
Christian Science Services

Christian Science Society holds
regular services each Sunday at II
O'Clock. Sunday school at u o'clock.
"Wednesday evening meetings at s
o'clock.
All are welcome to these services.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-03-21
Essen kay

No punctures. No blow outs.
No rim cuts. No inner tubes.
No pump. No jacks.
Nothing but happiness ana
ASK DR.. Piper, Fred Otto
W. NJ. Massey, G. H. Brayton'
and many others, or take a ride
and many others, or take a ride
in our demonstration. Absolute
satisfaction guaranteed or mon
ev back. Frasers, Pence 20
phone 80.