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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Phosphate viii Strengthen
Your Weak Nerves
DRUGGISTS SUPPLY IN TABLET FORM
AND PURCHASERS RECEIVE
BINDING GUARANTEE. SAT-
ISFACTION on MONEY
BACK.

weak nerves rob men and women CT al
the joy OF life and quickly reduce tie
strong and robust to a condition which 5
pitiable in the extreme. This condition )
brought about slowly and stealthily in tn
majority OF cases. and the poor sufferer
fails to realize what is wrong until faulty
memory. tndecisiOn. lack Of desire fr
work OF recreation. insomnia OF some oth-
er unmistasable symptom indicates WeaS
nerves Il is then that many people rnalo
the big mistake OF resorting 10 the use u
50 called nerve tonics. alcoholic stimulates
or drugs Nothing could be mere harm
lul or more dangerous The nerves a.
weak and exhausteds they need food ana
nourishment-lot drugs that will lssi
tnem into temporary activity. Feed yor
nerves and they viii become strong agan
and your health viii improve IN consi-
Quenee- That IS the advice OF present dr.
2 physicians and specialists. and the nerve
1000 they recommend Is Just one 5-s--
tablet OF pure bitro-phosphate taken dur
lns or immediately after every meal Sin
PIE advice. but its excellence has ben
package containing sufficient bstro-Dhos-
phate tablets for two weeks treatnest
can be obtained from any druggist at res.
sonacle cost the remedy IS within tbs
reach OF every sufferer from weak nerves.
Moreover. the whole risk OF the trial Is as
sumed By the manufacturers. for every
package OF bitro-phosphate tablets Il ac-
eompanied BY a binding guarantee OF sat-
sfaction or money back Il Is sold IN this
city BY Court House Drug Co. star DRUG
60. and all good drugsists.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Gives
Charming Tea at F. B.. Hunter Home

Y yellow and black carried out an
artistic decorative motif for the
= Kappa Alpha Theta sorority tea,
given Wednesday afternoon at the at
tractive home Of judge and Mrs, F. E.
Hunter. 7Os Mesa avenue. in compli-
ment to the members OF the Pan-Hel-
1enic association The rooms were
darkened, with a soft light coming
from innumerable prettily shaded
yellow candles in ebony holders, while
jonquils in low bowls gave added flo
raj adornment The tea table also
accentuated the color scheme. and sug-
gested spring with its wealth of bios
sons centering a handsome lace
cover. Mrs. Hunter was assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Kenneth W Mac
Callum, president Of the Pan-Hellenic,
and Mrs. Battelle White. Mrs. R. B.
Redic, Mrs. H. H. Hunter, Miss Helen
Becker, Miss Mary Leighton and Miss
Coral Redwine. The guests included
Miss Mary Howrens Mrs. E D Stew
art, Mrs Harry J. Ponsford, Mrs. II.
Everett Long, Mrs. Cantrel. Mrs. Nc
CARNEY, Mrs. X. W. MacCallum, Miss
Frances Elizabeth Smith, Mrs. John
Mclean, Miss Sarah Bridgers. Mrs. B.
F. Clutter. Miss Alma Jones, Mrs R. c
Hemple, Miss Mary Wellington, Mrs.
l: B. Stake, Mrs Constant, Miss Louise
Sistermanss Miss Kathleen Gould, Mrs.
Nellie Ross Keister. Miss Mildred Con-
molly, Mrs. L. J. Locke, Mrs Percy Nc
Chez, jr., Miss Elsinore Shelton, Mrs.
Compton, Mrs. A. P. Averill. Mrs. F. W.
Norton, Miss Elizabeth Walker. Mrs.
z. Rheinheimer and Mrs. Redic.
X
Martha washington and coterie will
entertain at a tea for the benefit Of
the Alta Vista Parent-Teacher associ-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Parties.

The anniversary of Washington's
birthday will not go unobseuved at
Fort Bliss. for a patriotic program is
now being arranged by Mrs. W. L.
Brown, to be presented in the admin
istration building for chaplain limo
thy P. O'Keefe and his men. Mrs. W.
D. Howe, Matthew Lemen, Walter Da-
Wis Mrs. c. o. Rucker and Miss Nina
Locke will assist with music. read
ings and dancing. the entertainment
to be diversified.
Soldiers OF the Ell Paso military dis
trict enjoyed a splendid program at
the clubhouse Wednesday evening.
Following the program. chocolate and
sandwiches were served. Those who
served as chaperones and hostesses
for the evening, besides Mrs Donna
kluEels supervisor of the war service
board work. were Mesdames F. A.
Powers, Charles Harlow, A. Shaw,
Reyo B. Reyes. NJ. Preston, r. E.
Evans. E. NJ Geddes, Horace Law and
Annie Hines. The program was as
follows:
Vocal solo. ........M Miss Eileen Klugel
Readings ...... Miss Margaret Hines
- :; Reva Reyes
Music by the Phillips trio.
Violin solos. Pref. Rayo Reyes
songs. Dan ScurlOck
songs, in negro dialect. Geo. Donahue
Recltations- .--.....-..-J ene Regamey
songs. Sammy Joseph
songs. ...s....-.-..----L Louis Shaw
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Out OF Town Visitors.

Mrs. Ed. Salverson has come from
OrOgrande, n. NJ, to visit her daugh-
ter. Miss Ruth Hennessy. VINO is quite
i'll at her home on Ills East BOule-
ward.
Mrs. Claude Hamilton, who has
been a much entertained guest in FL
Paso the past weeks, while visiting
in the Otis c Coles home, is going on
to California within a few days
Mrs. W. o. Davis has come from
and daughter Mr.. and Mrs. r. E.
Thomson, Of Rio Grande. Mrs.
ThomasOn Is Just recuperating from
an attack OF grippe, which seems TO
have had large number of FL
Fasoans in its chilly power, the past
fortnight
W. H. Burgess is expected to arrive
in Ell Paso from his present Chicago
home on Friday, March 1. his wife al
ready being here. Mr.. Burgess will be
exbanquet at Hotel Sheldon, the even
ing Of Saturday, March 2, coming es-
pecially to attend the event, for which
it is anticipated covers will be laid
for 400
Following an unusually happy visit
in FL Paso, the much feted house
guest of DR.. and Mrs ". L Brown,
Miss Ruth Murphy left Tuesday even
ing for San Antonio, where she will
spend a fortnight with her sister,
Mrs. James Gallagher, before con-
tinuing on her way home, to Laredo,
Texas. Many affairs were planned
for this charming society girl, who
always receives a cordial welcome
in Ell Paso, though the lenten season
made most Of the functions partaxe of
an informal nature. Miss Margaret
Schuster had a few friends in to tea,
last Saturday afternoon: and the
Afnsa girls. Miss Marion and her sis
ter, Enid. entertained most informally
for Miss Murphy on Monday evening.
Miss Mary belong also presided over
a charming luncheon compliment to
the visitor, at Hotel Paso del Norte.
on Monday, all these contributing
much to the continual pleasure of her
stay. DR.. and Mrs Brown gave fire.
quent affairs for their guest-dirners,
teas and informal parties.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
POETRY OF WAR AN INTERESTING SUBJECT
BEFORE THE WOMAWS CLUB; TRIBUTES PAID
TO THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE AND TO O. HENRY
M b. DOROTHY 3. JOHNSTON.


these -stanzas from his poem entitled,
Battle:
with a terrible delight
I hear far guns low, Ike oxen, at the
night
Flames disrupt the sky. The work is
;AetiOnF My guns crash. flame. rock
and stun
Again and again Soon the soughing
night
Is loud with the clamor and leaps
with their light"
Yet another Illuminating glimpse
into the mind OF the soldier waiting
! to 90 over the top" written in a
curious. but effective, rhymed free
verse, called The Assault (also by
Nichols), was read;
"A sudden thrill
| Fix bayonetsr
Gods, We have our fill
Of fear, hysteria, exultation, rage,
Rage to kill
Ny heart burns hot whittier and whittier,
Contracts tighter and tighter,
Until I stifle with the will
Long forged, now used
(Tho' utterly strained)-
o, pounding heart
Bafned. confused,
Heart banged, head singing, dizzily
PANIED
To do my part"
Even from the grimness OF the
trenches come flashes Of exquisite
tenderness, such as are found in the
late R. z. Vernede's War Poems"
From long poem, beginning, What
shall I bring you, wife of mine when
come back from the war;" Mrs.
Jordan read from. ITO Ny Wife:
Little you'd care what I laid at your
feet.
Ribbon or crest or shawl
What If I bring you nothing, Sweet,
Nor maybe come home at all?
All, but you'll know, Brave Heart,
you'll know
Two things I'll have kept to send:
Nine honor, for which you babe me
And my love-my love to the end"
Mrs. Jordan included some war
poems Of Anne Virginia Culbertson,
Of Iowa, in her general review, call
ing attention not only to their liter
airy and patriotic worth, but the re-
markable character of the woman
herself. who is an invalid, unable to
have even pillow placed meath her
head Parts Of "the Glory Trail"
were read According to the local
writer, reading poetry must accom-
pany writing poetry. as the shadow
its subject. Gen. J. Franklin Bell
has said that the singing soldier Is
the best soldier" averred Mrs. Jor-
dan, "and it is probably true Of a ma
ton" An sppreciative tribute was
paid Walt Mason, Edith Franklin
Wyatt, Richard Butler Glaenzer and
others. the speakers resume closing
with an original prophetic thought on
America:
"Out Of the shadows Of war
Glints a spark,
Out OF the grief and the cloud
Songs will bark.
Out of the breast with its pain
Rapturous peace:
out OF the cold, dead things
Life. relief :
Mrs c. A Hirsch, in a paper on |
The Spirit of France, Yesterday and |
Today" pointed out that there is a /
far stronger sign of 1astingness than |
change; that the war brought no /
change to the French spirit Of pa
triotism-
True. it stirred up feelings that |
had been browsing" said the |
speaker, and ii created new |
France only those ignorant Of France |
imagined The warlize spirit has al |
ways been French. Patriotism. If it /
means Jealous guardianship Of a ma
tional character, has always been Pc
French
The French spirit shows no real /
signs Of shaking faith in intelligence.
There lies its great strength At
bottom, whatever wild and curious
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Society and Club
Happenings for Friday

George Washington's birthday ami
versary. Patriotic parties
Dinner at Paso del Norte by Off
GERS of the saith regiment to bevy
Of society girls
Elks' fortnightly hop
University club hop for members
and invited guests Cards
Red Cross in downtown workshop
of the White House, fourth floor; Mrs
Horace W Broadduss general chair
man of women's service. assisted by
Mrs. D. Bruce Smith, surgical dress
ings; Mrs Joseph Williams, sewing.
Mrs L. S Stewart and Mrs. c. E.
Kelly, knitting; Mrs. J. H Nationss
day for sewing; Mrs. H. E Stevenson
surgical dressings Mrs william
Piatt, knitting, with Mrs. c E Kelly
instructor; hostesses, Mrs. G. NJ
Crombie and Mrs. Meta Wines
Class in elementary hygiene and
home care Of the sick at the teach
ing center in the courthouse by Miss
\ Louise Dietrich at 2 p m; surgical
dressings at 10 and infant hygiene at
$3.50 p. m.
Grandview auxiliary of the Red
Cross Friday morning with Mrs W.
S. McNath. $3.50 Nations avenue
Sunset Heights Red Cross circle
with Mrs. Margaret Hitchcock, OF 1910
Prospect avenue.
castle Heights circle will do Red
Cross work at the White House.
Circles Of the First Christian
church. directed by Mrs. G. A Thumm,
OF 1918 Nevada, and Mrs J. G. Nc
Grady, 1900 Hastings, will devote
Friday to Red. Cross work
Mrs. John krause, assisted by Mrs
J. Frank Coles. Mrs. James Magoffin.
Mrs D. v. Fennessy and Mrs Burt
Orndprff. will be on the third floor
Headquarters Of the Comforts com
mittee OF the Navy league, to give out
yarn TO the knitters.
Elementary hygiene and home care
Of the sick at p m Surgical dress
ings' at 10 g. m. Infant hygiene at
center, by Miss A Louise Dietrich
Miss Otis Coles compliments some
out Of town guests with social eour-
Colonial dance in CotiIlion hall by
Pythian Sisters.
The Beta Philatheas of the First
Presbyterian church are giving
masquerade party at the home OF
Miss Lii Sartorius. Friday evening.
St Patriek's Altar Guild meets
with Mrs. Leo Hartford in apartment
Z, OF the Lucerne. to sew on altar
linens, at p m
Mary Webde0 circle OF Trinity
Methodist church gives a bazar and
program at 1880 p m
~ estminster Presbyterian church
to enjoy a social. honoring new mem
bers.
b .P. q. joint meeting in the Sun
day school rooms Of the First Baptist
church
Mrs. Harry Plat. Of Fewel street.
starts a series of chain bridge parties
for the benefit Of the Navy league.
Northwest circle Of the First Bar
tist church meets with Mrs. H. B. Nc
Dowell of 1900 Epson
Rebecca Stoddert chapter. D. A r.
presents prizes to essay winners at
a program. set for p. m, in the
WOman's club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21


TOT all in war is horrible. We'd
nesday's program at the Won
= ans club. given under the direc-
ton Of the literature and current
events department, punctuated the
fact that a beautiful spirit has been
awakened in nations and born in
modern poetry. since the world battle
begsn-directly traceable to It
In q fascinating talk on current
poetry. Margaret Olive Jordan took
bits Of verse written by those en-
gagged In the struggle TO show how
the young warriors Of now react to
the strain Of battle; how it brings
ont the mystic in some, the philo-
sophie in others, and still others de-
relop an aptitude for vivid portrayal,
grim IN its realism. said Mrs. Jor-
dan, that from the Grand fleet pa
troiing the North sea and keeping the
German navy safely behind its bull
Wark at Keil, comes a slim volume
published by Erskine Mcdonald (LOn-
dom, entitled, Verses From the
Grand Fleet" the author being q
modest young lieutenant who signs
himself 'Etienne." In the following
poem we see just what "bottling up
the German fleet means to those en-
gagged in the task:
driving snow and binding spray
Opening up the northern day,
Heavy seas and moaning gale
Garry on the daily tale.
Sudden squalls and singing sleet
Lash the guardians Of our Fleet
Dies the daylight in the west,
Men on shore shall seek their rest,
But the men who serve their King,
Living on the gales wild wing,
Through the winters hours slow
flight
These men work and search the night
God. we thank thee for those men,
North OF Sixty, West OF Ten"
IN his new volume. THE Vision
Splendid" John Oxenham pays
whole hearted tribute to the work of
the Grand Fleet, IN The Outer
Guard:
Bold watchers OF the deeps.
Guards OF the Greater Ways,
How shall our swelling hearts ex-
our hearts carts and depths of thankful
ness
For these safeguarded daysP
From the navy the speaker turned
TO the army, to find one OF the most
remarkable books OF war verse from
the pen Of Lieut. Robert Nichols He
IS q true Georgian poet who dfsre-
CARDS the conventions and when the
mood takes him, breaks all the rules.
yet he has attained a vivfdness sur
passed by none Of the bards in this
war the chaplain said. Witness
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Weddings.

Sergt. ]. H. Trobaugh. Of the Eighth
cavalry, and Miss Ella Berth were
quietly married. Wednesday evening
at $3.50 o'clock, by Rev. c. N. Michel
more, at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L
L. Gregory. 1920 Kings Highway, in
the presence Of a few friends. The
bride wore a navy blue taffeta, there
being no attendants. Present were
Mrs. J. Ryan, Mrs. Shelo. Mrs. T. W.
Johnson and children, Ray, Robert and
Neva; Mis- 2. Zimmerman. Everett
Nelly, Mr.. and Mrs L. L. Gregory and
Miss Juanita Gregory. The groom Is
stationed at Marfas and there they
will go to live.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Tells HOtD to Stop a
Bad Cough
Surprising results from THIS hsms-
made syrup. Easily prepared
and costs little.


IF YOU have q severe cough or chest
cold accompanied with soreness, throat
tickle, hOarseness, or difficult breathing,
or If your child wakes up during the
night with Group and you want quick
help, Just try this pleasant tasting
homemade cough remedy. ANY drug
gist can supply you with "a ounces OF
PInex $50 cents WORTH. Pour this INTO
a pint bottle and i'll the bottle with
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You can feel this take hold Of q
cough IN a way that means business
1t lOosens and raises the phlegm, stops
throat tickle and soothes aid heals the
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throat and bronchial tubes with such
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Pinex IS a special and highly eoncen-
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IN overcoming severe coughs, throat
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thusiastic users have made It famous
the world over.
There are many worthless limitations
Of this noted mixture. To avoid disap-
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Pinex' with full directions and don't
accept anything else. It IS guaranteed
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
About Ell Pasoans.

First Lieutenant John A. Cooney,
brother Of Mrs. Al. c. Hempel, has
been ordered to Washington on the
staff of the chief signal officer OF
the army. Lieut.. CoOney was at
Camp Meade. Baltimore, and left for
his new detail on Sunday. He was
formerly an FL Paso boy, having been
in business with his brother, the
late 7. NJ Cooney.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Dances.

MIR. and Mrs Frank L O'Brien were
hosts N ednesday evening at a merry
uancing party and supper, their
guests including Mrs. Lillian s
johnson, Miss Alice Bragassa, Miss
Lou Evans of Louisville, KY; AIr. ana
Mrs. L Cox OF Silver CITY, Mr. anu
Mrs W. A Wright, Miss Lou Smith.
Mrs. Anna Holmes, Miss Grace Mon
Ohan, Mrs L. Evans, Messrs. Bob
O'Rileys L. Briggs, W. D. King. +.
StolarOtf, Ed Hirsch, Bob Ritter and
DR.. Romigny.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
FOX SAYS FEW RAIDS
NOW In THE BIG BEND

Austin, Tex, Feb. 21--Capt. Non
roe Fox, OF the state ranger force.
whose company is stationed at Maria.
IS here comforting with adjutant gen
eral Harley. Capt Fox said that
comparatively few raids are now be-
ing made in the Big Bend country by
Mexican bandits and that the stu
alton Is very quiet
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
School Notes.

Ada McCracken, young daughter of
William D. McCraeken, has again
carried the honors for Lamar school,
in winning the high sixth grade prize
on The Personal Duty to Our Coun-
try" in the essay contest of Rebecca
Stoddert chapter, D. A R, and viii
read her essay on the Washington
birthday program at the Woman's
club. Friday afternoon Last Nav
ADA won the prize, over all the
and Lamar is Justly proud of its little
representative.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

In compliment to Miss Erna Freu
denberg and her 1iance, Stanley Ca
1schs with members OF the bridal par
", a pretty pre- nuptial party was
given by Mrs. ) II. Oppenheimer and
Mrs g Lowenberg, at the Oppenheim-
er home, on 1915 West Missouri, Mon
day night Bidder were players for
sIX tables OF bridge, beautiful prizes
being given a two course luncneOn
was served at the small tables, made
attractive in their filmy lace cover
ings and showers of flowers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Receptions.

Mrs. E. Wisbrun and Mrs. E. San
ders were at home. informally, to
friends on Tuesday afternoon. TO meet
Mrs A. Calisch, wife of senator Ca
nsch, Of Montoya, n. ", who is in the
city to attend the Freudenberg- Ca
nsch wedding, set for this evening at
the hour of 5.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

All kinds Of fence posts, red fence,
poultry wire and fencing material
Lander Lumber Co.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

With what you save on your Spring
Hat at J. W. HaIe's Exclusive ATIIIfn-
cry. 416 N. Oregon St
Out of High Rent District.
Better Values. Lower Prices-AdY.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

With what you save on your Spring
Hat at J. w. HaIe's Exclusive MiIIin-
cry, 416 N. Oregon st.
Out of High Rent District.
Battar EaluaA LoWAr PEinAa-AdE.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

Genuine Mexican Rugs. 10 percent
discount Beach's Art Shop. City Ma
tional Bank Bldg.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

The young lady across the way says
she doesn't see why the Germans
should be so anxious for an Atlantic
seaport Of their own when in times of
peace she doesn't suppose there'd be
the slightest objection to their running
over and spending the summer at any
of the French watering-place
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Ell Pdsodns Returning.

Ralph Dimmett has returned home,
Iollowlng a trip to st. Louis and othe5
eastern points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21
Ell Pasoans Awav.

Miss Mayme Hodges. Of 1903 East
no Grande, is spending the week end
with friends In Daninz n n
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

The wise Auto owners are using MIL
tOnite. You cannot afford to be with
out ft.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

Ask to See our 500 Special Diamond
Ring w T. HixOn Co.. JeEselera-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-21

"Out OF the shadows Of war
Glints a spark,
Out OF the grief and the cloud
Songs will bark.
Out Of the breast with its pain
Rapturous peace:
Ont Of the cold, dead things
Life, relief
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
ROUTEFOR GERMANY
lSTHEA AIM OF ALLIES COMMAND

den of armaments. A Germanl left
armed and strong will compel Italy,
France, Britain and the United States
to sustain and augment huge military
and laval establishments. The world
will be left encountered still with the
awful weight of the armed camp system
which Bismarck inaugnrated. And
such a system sooner or later gravi-
tates inevitably to war, as the occur
renee of this war proved. From the
next a furthermore, the United
States will be even less able to keep
clear than she has been from this war.
A clear Knockout must be scored ov.
er Germany. before civilization can af-
ford to say halt. Nor need we be
bluffed by the German threat to con
duet q long, tedious. r.;ainous defensive
war. 1t is not within Germany's pow
er to put up such a fight. She Is stag.
gering today. She will be upon her
last legs tomorrow. She is trying 10
STALL for she knows better than we
do that the hard drive to the jaw soon
cannot be blocked, and will send her to
the mat for the count,
Under present conditions of warfare,
1t Is not possible for any nation to hold
out whose munitions and ordnance fail,
Her industry IL wearing out, her ma
Germany is failing behind the lines.
materials are diminishing. The moment
of her collapse approaches.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12

The sugar supplies throuahout tho
country, in homes, stores, factories and
bakeries, are at low ebb; the produc-
ton from the American beet and
Louisiana cane crops have been disap-
pointing; the yield in Porto Rico has
likewise been smaller than anticipat-
ed, and the inability of the United
States and the Allies to secure sugar
from Java and other distant sources
on aceount Of the imperative call for
ships for the movement of troops and
their supplies has materially reduced
the supply from such quarters. Added
TO this already difficult situation, the
quantity needed by the Army and
Navy greatly exceeds earlier esti-
mates; we must send a large amount
to France and Italy to take the place
of the great volume lost through the
German and Austrian invasions, dur
ing which much beet land was over
run and many factories destroyed; we
have to supply certain quantities to
neutral nations under agreements; and
finally over fifty million pounds were
lost recently through submarine sink
ings off our Atlantic coast.
The Food Administration is conf
dent that the American people, with
the record Of wheat savings behind 1t,
having by voluntary savings sent 140,-
100000 bushels of wheat to the Allies
after practically every bushel had been
exhausted from our normal surplus,
will with the same spirit save the
sugar situation Of the world.