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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
Thinkers and Voters.

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
S!r,-When We call a man u thinker
VIC imply that his thoughts are well
ordered and In harmony with known
facts. what sometimes happens to q
great thinker il. that his normal movers
fail for u time. or on q particular sub
ject, and he falls into absurdity. Is
Onlooker II thinker. or Is he usually
as he exhibits himself in to-day's
Times Dispatch? Objection 70 impru-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

When it comes TO dividing the nations OK
Europe according to race and language there
Will be some queer unscrambling and conf
plications, and many delicate and 'compli-
Gated problems. Along the borders where
races have become mixed and allegiances, af
fectons and interests are separated, pleaded,
intermngied, lines will be hard to draw Not
only care tact and patience, but strong hands
aud firm decisions will be needed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
THURSDAY, ocToEEK "a, 1918.

To make ready for participation in the war
in support OF the Kaiser S ambitions, Turkey
loaded UP on warshlps just before entering
the conhict. Germany now shows it's graft
tude Tor the favor thus rendered by uslnS
these ships to keep the Turk from surren-
dcring to the allies.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Lamentations over damage done ancient
aud historic buildings in Franco and Belgium
arc inappropriate. In Il few years the hoE-
orabie sears OF this war will be their most
precious possessions, winning for them more
reverence and admiration than all the Other
history and tradition and all the architectural
beauties that have made them famous.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
GnItartHnisn,.

j. H. H., Observation-Disclosures: is
q system OF Christian thought and re-
TO orthodox Trinitarianism, on the uni
nt'Stnal!ty OF the Godhead that is,
,nht the Godhead exists ia the person
tho miraculous birth OF Christ In the
orthodox meaning OF the term, Uni
ttaTlnns accept tho religion Of Jesus.
holding. in accordance with his teach
Ing. that practical religion is summed
UP III loye TO God and love to man.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

by the German press. few weeks ago it
would have taken It's life in its hands had
it printed SO daring an article. Now It speaks
its mind freely, which is evidence that 1t is
rejecting the popular judgment Other
newspapers are taking aQual advantage OF
their newborn freedom, and they will do
much toward the ultimate and inevitable
characterization OF the empire
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost any toptc,
excepting Oh iegni and medical Sub
3eets, IRE anssSered free. Az oil In.
qutrtes are anawered directly by Der.
sonal letter = aeif-nddressed, stamped
eevelLue il required. Adarcs. Tho
Times Dispatch Information bureau,
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Those who think lightly OF our prospects
of binding Central and South America to US
commercially and socially are invited TO con
slider Cuba. Fifteen years ago we were
hated bitterly and dstrusted vindictivcly
there. Now Cubans are among our best and
most aTectionatc friends and allies, and they
took with enthusiasm $4,000 900 OF our new
buuds -!..-,l .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

When thief and murderer is trapped
hopelessiy his instinct is to seek parleys and
delays and TO protest rcformationa, while
with furtive eyes and evily busy brain he
seeks desperately for chance of escape and
vengeance or his pursuer. The wise police
man Chaps on the handouts and without dis
cussion thrusts the captive behind the bars
Officer Wilson Al, has his prisoner before
lin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

In cver-increasing number German leaders
are coming to the conclusion that 1--WE have
lost the war" II tho Kaiser and his six little
princes can be made to sec it in that way
the verdict will be unanimous
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Judging by the SHOW me- tone OF press
comment, William Hohenzollern is likely to
get the idea that all American newspapers
are printed in Missouri
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

neat growers are renewing their pressure
on Prcsiden, Wilson for the establishment
OF minimum price OF S2.4G a bushcl FOR
their 1918 crop They are doing this on
Athe plea that with the present schedule of
'osts inc price oil $40 Oushcl barely covers
t"' expenses OF production The department
OF Agriculture takes issue with them lis
estimates showing that the farmers roancd
handsome profit from their SEQ wheat
IN 1915 and the same figure will mean \
legitimate profit next year. The President
ana the people will be inclined to RELY on
the departments figures unless tic growers
can bring forth more convincing proof than
theE nave as yet subILt'cd that this years
!ieio uld not lattcn their bank accounts
rather handsomely. Tho public is willing 10
pay what is necessary but an increase ~
upwards OF 10 per cen, in the cos, Of It's
ohief staple food is putting on a burden j,
should not be asked 10 bear.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
Charcoal 1:ph.s Daily Thought

Every time sees a baby ridin' on he moth
"rs brtas'' said Charcoal Eph, ruminatively.
II thinks o Belgium an starts in cussin' de
Kaiser: Pass dc sulphur. M!stah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
q \ GU Women.

Il wouldn't marry the best man on Earth"
exclaimed the independent young cir, OF thirty
two
"f"u couldn't calmly remarked tho satisfied
Wife, without committing hgamy with my
husba nd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Love Marriage and Divorce arc three sta
tons on the way 10 Loncsomehurst
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

". r.. Camp Lce.--Ycs. Austria
asked f"r, peace on tho basis OF her
conditions named Ivy President Wiison
In his speech Of January S, last, and
In mis- subsequent addresses. In his
f,epiv 70 this note. the President calls
occurring. as for instance. recognition
Of the Czecho-siovak National Coun-
GU as q de factc belligercnt govern
ment, etc. which makes il imnoss;bie
70 conclude treaty on the basis OF
The original stipulations alone. For
q NATION TO sue for peace, means that
such terms ms the victor is Willing TO
grant to end hostilitics.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
\ OOdOe.

Don, Ike TO talk about IN again, but why
not?
In a drug store thrac men lined up One said:
ave me chuAk q camphor to carry in ms
pocket"
.in.ticr said:
81 want half an ouncc>of aesofoelita. Mir.
/ don't know how to spell it)
Ihn third said:
Gimme a bottle Of that gargling solution"
The FIRST two got their tip from colored women
~ the old school and tho second from medical
student. And the druggist remarked as I called
for a box Of qunnc pills:
The oi"-tline v"oi"os got nothing at all on
these flu superst:tions. Flu goes in through tho
upper respiratory organs and charms won't
keep il out The fellow with the I'm rrIc 1rould
do better to see his dentist and use toothbrush,
three times day. Mea NJ time We druggists ha VI
TO carry n heavy stock Of noncsscnt,aIs IN kenn
UP with the panic"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Macmillan Harden says that al is lost
ana calls on Germany TO surrender uncon
dltfonaily, while the Fraenkischc Tagepos,
4atly and fearlcssly demands that the Kaiser
abdlcate. The outburst OF Harden. Ger
manys erfant terrible is not surprising. for
among the leading men Of the empire he is
one VINO since the war started has been
honest ana without fear, and from the first
mas mad clear vision Of what his country's
fate was TO be. His paper has been sun-
pressed and he has seen the inside OF prison
cells, buA Potsdam could find no way To- keen
him silent, for it was restrained by the fear
Of popular Indignation should actual harm
! efall him. But the demand OF the Tag,
post is indicative Of the new tone adopted
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
S. a. II. e. studcn,.


=. Is. M, Danvillc.--rhe following Is
from ~ statement issued by the War
Dopartment: 1t cannot he now definite
y stated how long a particular stu
don't VIII remain at college. This will
depend on the requirements of the mo-
biliZation and tho age group to which
he belongs. In order to keep the unit
~: adequate strength. men viii be nd
mitted from secondary schools or trans
.erre9 from depot brigades as the need
may require. Students will ordinarily
not bo permitted to remain on duty in
college units after the majority OF
their feilow-c citizens of like age have
heen called to military service at camp.
Exceptions to this rule will be made.
IN case OF technical and scientific stu
dents: who will be assigned for longer
periods for intensive study in special
iZed fields: In view Of the ,comparativo-
]" short time during which most or the
student soldiers Will remain In college
and the cXa:ting military duties await
'ng them. academic instruction muss
, nsesSariiy he modified along, lines OF
direct military value. The schedule OF
purely military instruction will not pro-
clodo effective academic work. 1t will
vary to some extent, according to the
Type OF academic Instruction: .. e, viii
be less in q medical school than in a
college, of liberal arts. t-.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Il.I.E.ruO4>E: kronduiph /.
l'flNatc lptanCn f.A>il.ibSc
cuiiiie,tnie wan AL depsrs-
tneuth,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24
I'rxtA,

NOTICE! a meeting will be held at 4 O'Clock,
next week TO organize a Society for the Sup
preston OF inc feHow Who tepests all the
Jokes in the Show lie Saw Last MIGHT For
Which have Fought Ticket for Tonight,
All victims of this pest requested to bc
prcscnt. Outdoor mass meeting for the over.
flow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

Personality is something that depends upon
who is 20 be impressed by whom alb nut what
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

ADDRESS ALI COMMUNAL
SlUSS to Tho Ttrfes-Dis-
putch, and not to tnuis iuiiais.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

SR.ANCu utelIE.S: WASH
iDRtpu. l+l6 NeW York Ave-
due. NeN lurk CITY, t1fth
AtSnCfe Duioiiis. StuGaIo.
Reukncs Gas euituinE
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tSuIfnEnk.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-24

I'd every day In the year at 10 south Tsnsn
Richmond. Va. by The Times fSpatcn HuD
CO., Inc, Charles T. linsorvck. Edlt"r anu
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
BIG GAIN IN SUPPLIES SHIPPED
BY u. s. TO ALLIES.

A recent Washington dispatch an
nounces that an increase Of 20 per
cent in the amount of tonnage ship
ped across the Atlantic in March was
gained through close cooperation OF
the Ship Control Committee, the Ship
ping Board and the War Department
in directing the movement of traffic
Officials confidently predict that the
efficiency in handling was growing
and would mean a gain of 80 per cent
In tonnage during April.
A total of 800 American vessels
or vessels under American control
now are in the transatlantic trade
with tonnage of 2,762,6O5. OF
these, 322 fly the American flag
while sixty-eight are chartered ships
of neutral nations. The American
ships have carrying capacity of g.,
365,344 tons.
In addition to the present fleet
there are Al, 900 tons Of Dutch ships
still to be put into service as soon as
crews can be provided.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
THE GREATEST OF BATTLES STILL
CONTINUES. T..

During the first four days of the
past week the allies repealed the
furious attacks of the Huns on all
sections of the battle line in France
but during the past three days the
British troops have been forced to
yield some grounds and some ad-
vantageous positions.
General Foch inspires conf
dence by his statements which the
situation does not seem to justify
No great advantage has been gained
by the enemy, and the French COM
mander does not intend that such
an advantage shall be gained. He
seems to have placed price upon
every position, and when the Ger
mans pay the price in human lives,
the allies fall back to another posi-
ton.
The American Minute Men" evac-
uated Bunker Hill, but not before
they had subjected the English army
to terrible losses General Washing
ton is quoted as saying that he had
10000 hills that he would sell to
the enemy at the same price.
General Foch may keep on selling
small sections of his line to the Ger
mans at a price that will wear down
their numbers to a. point that will
warrant al victorious counter at
tack. ..
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
WAR FOR HUMANITY.

War, in a good cause, is not the
greatest evil which nation can suf-
fer. War is an ugly thing, but not
the ugliest thing; the decayed and
degraded state of moral and patriotic
feeling which thinks nothing worth
a war is worse When a people are
used as mere human instruments for
firing canon or thrusting bayonets,
in the service for the selfish purposes
of a master, such war degrades peo-
pie. A war to protect other human
beings against tyrannical injustice !;
war to give victory to their own
ideas of right and good, and which is
their own war, carried on for an
honest purpose by their free choice
is often the means of their regenera-
ton. A man who has nothing which
he is willing to fight for, nothing which
he cares more about than he does
about his personal safety, is miser.
able creature, who has no chance o.
being free, unless made and kept sc
by the exertions of better men than
himself AS long as justice and injus-
tice have not terminated their ever
renewing fight for ascendency in the
affairs of mankind, human beings
must be willing, when need is, to dc
battle for the one against the other
John Stuart Mill
This was written half century ant
more ago. but it might have beer
written yesterday it applies so well tt
todays conditions. The truth is The
same yesterday, to-day, and to-mor
row.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17

l. g 4 :
community for many years, but dur
ing recent years she has been cared
for by her daughter, Mrs. Frank
Farrell, who did all that could be
done for her during her last years on
earth.
Rev. J. J. Molloy and little niece
were in Waterloo last week.
Lester Gilchrist has bought the lot
north of the Vending home and will
soon start to build residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Doyle and son
were in Chicago last week to see their
son who will soon leave for France
Mr., and Mrs. Frank Foley and fam
lily and Mrs, Catherine Foley were at
Prairie du Chen to visit Dorence
who goes to school at the college
there.
The Tracey family moved to Man
chester last week.
Will Woodland of Coggon was call.
ing on his mother, who lives here with
the Houston family.
w. r, McElliott shipped two cal
loads OF hogs to Chicago last week.
Charles Dugghan Of Dubuque was
here last week called by the death Of
his brothers. child.
Jim Barnes of Manchester was here
last week doing some work for r. M
Merriam.
Mrs. r. M. Merriam and son Donald
and daughter leila, were visitors at
the John Brayton home last week
and while here called on other friends
Morris Doyle was here from Coggon
last week visiting home folks.
Vincent McEnany has gone to indie
pendence where he has accepted a
position with the Standard Oil COM
pany.
The many friends of Thomas Kelley
are congratulating him as he was re-
Gently married to Miss Curtain, OF
Coggon.
The nine-year-old daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Matt English, has been quite
i'll, which necessitated them in taking
her to Molloy hospital in Waterloo.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Ward and
daughter, Mary Lucille, were visitors
in Manchester Sunday.
Mr.. Loveland, formerly of this To-
cality and for many years a Methodist
minister at Coggon and Towerhill
gave powerful patriotic address here
Sunday to a crowded house. He is
not minister now but is. working for
the benefit of the Belgians. In his
talk he gave some terrible narratives
of how those people were treated by
the Huns
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
STENOGRAPHERS AND TYPE.
WRITER'S WANTED.

The United States government Is in
urgent need of thousands Of typewrit-
err operators and stenographers and
typewriters. All who pass examlna-
lions for the departments and offices
at Washington, D. c., are assured OF
certification for appointment. 1t is
the manifest duty of citizens with this
special knowledge to use it at this
time where it will be of most value
to the government Women especial
ly are urged to undertake this office
work. Those who have not the re-
quired training are encouraged to I'M
dergo instruction at once.
Examinations for the Departmental
Service, both for men and women, are
held every Tuesday, in $50 of the prin-
cipal cities of the United States, and
applications may be filed with the
Commission at Washington, D. c., at
any time.
The entrance salary ranges from
81 900 to $1,000 a year. Advancement
of capable employees to higher sal
aries is reasonably rapid.
Applicants must have reached their
eighteenth birthday on the date of the
examination.
For full information in regard to
the scope and character of the exam
ination and for application blanks, ad-
dress the Secretary of the q. S. Civil
Service Board of Examiners at Chi
cago, ILL.,, or st. Paul, Mimi.
JOHN A. McILHENNY,
President, U. S. Civil Service Com
mission, Washington, D. G.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
GOVERNOR HARDING'S MESSAGE
TO NATION,

Here is the message of Iowa's Coy
ernor to the nation:
Tell the nation that Iowa is in
hook, line and sinker to win this
war.
Tell it that we don't want it
stopped until the kaiser is nailed
to the cross.
The nation can have all of
Iowa's men and all . of Iowa's
money if it is needed to accom-
plish it.
Iowa is on fire with patriotism
and today she is 100 per cent.
patriotic. There isn't traitor
among us.
Tell the nation that the farm
ers have fully awakened; that
they are buying Liberty bonds
literally and giving their sons,
and that anything the government
wants it can have by just saying
the word
Towa's wonderful war organi-
cation, reaching down into every
school district, is going to double
her quota, and when she has fin
ished with that she will be ready
to start in again and raise an
other loan.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
RYAN.

Mrs Lizzie Turner and son, T. j
Turner, were Manchester business
visitors Wednesday.
Mr.. Williams, the ticket agent here
is seriously i'll, fact his friends re,
gret to learn.
James O'Leary returned to Camp
Grant after few days with home
folks.
DR.. and Mrs O'Brien had as their
guest last week, a lady friend OF
Mrs. O'Brien.
R. NJ. Merriam was visitor al
Colfax last Saturday at the home OF
his sister, Mrs. George Wilson, who
has just returned from Rochester anC
who is not as we'll as her many
friends would wish.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Donahue are
the happy parents of son, born last
Thursday.
Mrs. Ann McEnany died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Farrell, neal
Monti, last Friday morning. Mrs
McEnany had been resident of this
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
COUNCu PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chamber, Manchester, Iowa,
April Is, 1918.
Council met in regular session.
Present Mayor Munson. Councilman
Clark, Williams, Hruby, Smith and
Barr
Minutes of the previous meetings
read and approved.
Petition to oil Franklin street.
Granted.
Treasurer's monthly report APPROX
ed. -.-.
Mayor appointed VIM. Jewell LIST as
sistant fire chief and D. H. Malvin I'd
assistant fire chief
On motion alley between Main and
Delaware streets joining Madison and
Tama streets was ordered cleaned up.
On motion the mayor and manager
were directed to sign deed to vacate
street on Delaware street between
Fifth street and river.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17

It is now claimed that long before
the Germans commenced to shell
Paris with their long range gun, this
country had commenced the manu-
facture of guns that will throw shells
a distance of so miles. And, what is
more important it is claimed that the
American gun is not ponderous af-
fair like the German long range piece,
but a cannon that can be moved about
like ordinary field artillery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
RED CROSS NOTES.
10. "a Yoran)

All Red Cross workers should be
careful to save the small ends of wool
from knitting. These ends. no mat
ter how short, should be kept in bags
until such time as sufficient quanti-
ty has been collected to be sold to
wool manufacturers. Arrangements
can be made with these wool manu-
facturers to buy this otherwise waste
wool. This will aid in the conserva-
ton of wool and help chapters in
raising funds.
Soldiers and cadets stationed at one
of the American aviation camps in
France no longer have to do their
own mending. The Red Cross has es-
tablished a so-called sewing, patch
ing and mending service, thus enab-
ling the soldiers to have their cloth
ing repaired properly It is proving
very popular with the men.
A shipment was made last week Of
As comfort kits made by the Hopkin-
ton branch. Each one contained a
little housewife" made by the mem
bers of the Junior Red Cross.
The Women's clubs have put Il part
of their War Relief fund to good use.
They have installed two Of the best
sewing machines ia Singer and a
Standard) in the Red Cross work
rooms. The agents for these ma
chimes showed their willingness to aid
by giving liberal discounts.
Mrs. E. A. Seger has also loaned a
new Standard machine for use in the
work rooms which makes six excel
lent machines, and those in charge of
the sewing hereby make a special
plea for more workers.
Anyone who thinks II have done
enough for the Red Cross" should
consider what would be the result if
one of our soldiers in the trenches
should come to the same conclusion,
and decide that he had done his share
toward winning the war. A soldier
who should quit his post under fire
would be shot Those of us at home
upon whom the soldiers are depend
ent for their very existence have no
more right to quit than they have.
When we are tempted to complain
at the frequent demands made upon
us we can comfort ourselves with the
knowledge that over in France or
Belgium they are not called upon to
contribute and we can go over there
and be free from solicitations. Over
there. we wouldn't be asked to help
the Red Cross. If we don't like it
here we can go over there or to Ger
many.
If we do like it here, if we hope to
preserve for ourselves and those who
shall come after us the right to live
and develop as democratic nation
we should be proud of any opportuni-
ty that presents itself to do some
thing for our government and our
fighting men.
Red Cross work Is not a fad or q
pastime. 1t is a most serious and nee
essary work and we must all expect
to keep on working as long as our
boys are over there The time for us
to quit working is when our boys in
the trenches, on the destroyers and
battleships, and up in the aeroplanes
quit shooting.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-04-17
AMERICANS WILL TAKE LARGE
PART In PRESENT GREAT
BATTLE.

All plans for the formation of a
strong separate American army in
France, will, for the present at least,
be abandoned. The American soldiers
are going to help win the greatest
battle ever fought, and to render aid
at the earliest possible moment. Amer
lean battalions will be brigaded with
the allies.