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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05
Hardwood Firemen In state Employ.

HsfoWooo FTomen w otate ernp'oy.
The public domain commission has
taken over the fire fighting forces for.
merly operated by the Michigan Hard
wood Protective association. with Of.
fees at Gaylord. The association Will
be under state control. state direction
and state pay. The men will be d..
rected by william. ]. Pearson. Of
Boyne Falls. chief frer warden OF tho
state. Lee Morfor ]. the preseT secre-
tary OF the association, will DE given
. state commission without pay, with
headquarters at Gaylord.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

~
IL Raise your voice with hopeful cheer
= Make a vow that while it stays
You'll make the most of is glorious days,
What? That sort of resolve is old?
Sounds like tale too often told?
You've made it every New Years day,
Then frittered the live-long year away?
Well, s'posng you have? What's that to do
With this particular year? It's new
New, you crouch, not the same old kind
Of muddled up year you've left behindl
New each day and each minute too!
New; each second s fresh-lad, new!
New for the things you've left undonel
New for the you haven't run!
New for ambitions unachieved!
New for mistakes unretrieved!
New for unfinished efforts too!
New for the things you mean to do!
Never one day in its bill of fare
Is like another day anywhere
And if year can be fresh and new
Why in the dickens can't you be too?
You can! So wash from your care-stained face
Of memorys dirt the last small trace
Put on Ambitions garments bright,
Light your cigar with the Futures light
And say to yourself: "The old years dead.
Bury it deep! Look right ahead
Here's New Year laid out for me-
AS full of chances as it can be,
So out of my way and let me go!
It's up to me- and by jngs III showp'
Then start! And keep at i'll Hang on! Stick
You'll notice the difference mighty quick,
And you'll find before It's halfway through
It's the Happest kind of year for you!
-PauiWta
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

The Danish foreign office recently
authorized denial of what IL calls the
fantastic rumors" that the Christianta
conference Of Scandinavian kings and
premiers was caused by an alleged
German threat to seize base in Den
mark If Norway grants base to the
allies.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

stock in the Observation-Disclosures
steamship line sold at $172.S0 on the
Christiania exchange December 1.
This IL somewhat of decline. but IL
nevertheless 800 per cent.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

The teachers In well-known tech
nical school at Helsingor, Denmark,
went on strike recently, when re-
fused demand for higher wages. The
result Is that the school Is now closed
as 1t was impossible to secure teach
ers to all the vacancies Immediately.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

The city council Of Bergen has set
aside n fund Of 100000 crowns. the In
come from which will be used for the
benefit Of municipal orchestra. The
people Of Bergen have become very
ambitious to make their city a center
of art, culture and learning. The
founding of new university to be
located in Bergen is evidence Of this.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

The Swedish government has de,
cided to prosecute the Goteborg Alton
blad (Evening Paper) on account of
an article it published last Augusta
very bitter and unrestrained attack on
England.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-05

The Norwegian legation at London
announces that Norway lost ID COM
mercial ships during November as a
result Of the war. The gross tonnnge
of the ships was 1902 TONS but the
monetary value of the vessels was not
given. Forty-one sailors lost their
lives
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-13
FRIENDS AMBULAN UNIT
PERFORMS GREAT .RVICE

HhNKE oct ie -tCorpondeure
~ The Associated rressl -ie head
quarters OF the Friends nbulance
l nit an orsanizatson or workers
from an sections o. Amer sent to|
the western front hy sfn,merlcan
Society ~ Friends has b. almost
completely wiped out hy hits drop
ped from German airplane
TWO OF tne stair we're Aied aud
four Injured The othern ere saf,,
The story of the disaStiis told "a
4 report ~ Major John v Schaick
DepuiN Commissioner inielgium on
~. American Red Cross. which the
Friends Amhulanct Is unn who
SAWS
WORKER whom we haplaced ~itt
ne unii was sleeping IN room with
one of those who wa . ri he was
NOT injured ne dessfir4s experl
rncs az follows
WAS awake when tnlbomh f.ii
don't remember much nd onN tnc
motion The whoi. ro0nseemeH Co
hifeh back toward whei,. . bomb fell
ana then went down. fru mst
anc SEEMED 10 q. faillngiroueh ail
eternity My Tile WAS b. hs m,
led shooting Across The pom The
'apoa % tine adjoining iding fell
here ms neo STOOD
nr aoinitni ef TIE .nif As buried
nndrr the debris fvr thiShoars 4
sarge ont chssi heia uhn OF his
nseN They nad to tfnnel trough ihe
eetiAs tN set him Vuf Il was e1n
selous part uf thr time 4 directed
tnr rescuers 40 tncn wod he was
bruised uut not seriolsi bur.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-13
SILENT DEATH IN Nh
RETRIBUTION FORE
BLOODY TURK SOERS

WITH THF RRiTlSn FOS m
PALESTINE. Oct w tCooud
encs % The Assoc iated President
death IN the biackness 81 the
fate OF unnunhsred rufklsntrlrs
surprised Oh their pcsta bs ~ Of
indian TROOPS with the Brittany
nas imposed upon "a, ore sol
dlsrs a wholesome respect these
Aark skinned fighters who e.re-
placed many white continseriHi TO
other fronts
The clevernexs 81 the Gas ~
stalking has had tegrifs stfeot
apon the minds Of fne Turkno arr
constantly rndlns their mead at
advanced stations. with notfiH be
ira, the coming and SONG BE- Zoe
Thv resCis has been y case crrNes
amcng the enemy promptinnstant
slArruS
Gurkhar and Slkhs. eager actiye
ilghting are continually testing
raids and sectional attaclnc o.
scicusi> answering the ex0i pre-
dictions 81 enemy publicity rs THAT
sneir substitution for VII would
Vrcn the way Cor an early rsh o.
fsnsiVe which would sweep british
forces from the country
In action the Indian ira are as
Keen as ln anticipation 81 Their
approach even after ths wng OF q
eariage inevitably ia SO aF 20
take the Turks completely their
guard Recently IN hroaia light
Gurkhns reached unobserva point
within close range o. enemy
trench They rushed Be aNighoui
firing shof silied fiff-enrss and
brought hack ~ many prise only
one " the attackers wss vided
a suha.tern in charge of,aftv OF
ihc Indians Ind an extrauary *
perience in this mid He'd stuck
has hsNoncf int n Turk ueas I'm
able 10 iisengage ~ owing me mar
rowness OF the trench Arer Turf
nearby hogan nbbinR ths end 81
rifle into toe officers rih~udden
- the Ems ilshmsn SAW hsssaslant'
head leap from his shouldea Gurk
ma having iexterousiy decated hin
win his kookhri an inValte Neap.
on Ia close quarters
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-10-13
psmans Uneora-tIonal surre,...

NhN N''fsh orJ 49, anir nncor
aitioAal sarendei af Gsunins ana 80
allies cen enc the war ..tlAr.s ibs
American pefens, Sociec kn STATE
avri .sf1e1 ladly 10 "a meinhcf,
hipashogi the ,hl,ed s,iscs. Chas
'i'"Nft lnFieon. chasupn of ths
'e'da y Trustees VI be society
'Aipta 20 membefs aainst tirp,
N"-ns eons'antS sei h, SeFmany u
'nir ne United States ani our HIlisi
iA'v sluAticu thorough shict "a ne
soflttrd peace mlght d. 0roae III
'''oni In ANY negotiated peace ther,
mast re concession Every oonces.
a'on 10 Germany ne said ''Nouid b,
On inidst4cs - sumr other nation Of
aoH1y A1lN.daAl who has been inJuros
IS GcsAlAny,"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
NEWS and LETTERS
FROM BELTRAMI co.
SOLDIERS SAILORS
OLSON HAD "FLU."

According to a letter received by
his parents here, Kern Olson has re-
Gently recovered from an attack of
the Spanish "f1u" He is touring the
south with glee club and has not
been able to sing since his illness
but expects to resume his singing
soon He states in his letter the
members of the club are busy learn
ing new songs for the winter cons
certs. The glee club is going to sing
at the biggest musical this week
which has ever been held~in Texas,
when the Paris Symphnoy orchestra
comes to San Antonio. This Orches-
ira will tour the United States and
will visit about fifty cities. The
members are Frenchmen who have all
been wounded in battle, and are con-
sidered excellent critics in music.
The = gdee club members consider
themselves highly ,honored to take
part in this musical. They are also
going to sing in the Christmas play,
Messiah, andmabout twenty voices
will take part. They are also sche-
duled for a number of concerts
throughout the winter months. r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
QUIT MEAT WHEN
KIDNEYS BOTHER
Take a Glass of Salts If Your
81 Back Hurts or Bladder
Troubles You.

No man or woman who eats meat
regularly can make mistake by flush
ing the kidneys occasionally, says a
well-known authority. Meat forms
uric acid which excites the kidneys,
they become over-worked from the
strain, get sluggish and fail to filter
the waste and poisons from the
blood, then we get sick. Nearly all
rheumatism, headaches, liver trouble,
nervousness, dizziness, sleeplessness
and urinary disorders come from
sluggish kidneys.
>~ The moment you feel a dull ache
in the kidneys or your back hurts or
if the urine is cloudy, offensive, full
Of sediment, irregular of passage or
attended by sensation of scalding,
stop eating meat and get about four
ounces of dad Salts from any phar-
macy; take tablespoonful in glass
of water before breakfast and in a
few days your kidneys will act fine.
This famous salts lis made from the
acid Of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used
for generations to flush and stimulate
the kidneys, also to neutralize the
acids in urine so it no longer causes
irritation, thus ending bladder weak
ness.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and can
not injure; makes delightful effer-
vescent lithia-water drink, which ev-
eryone should take now and then to
keep the kidneys clean and active and
the blood pure, thereby avoiding ,seri-
GUS kidney complications.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

He has had fourteen years ex-
perience in country schools, ten years
as principal att Hendrum, Blackjack
and Tenstrike, and three years as As
ssistant County Superintendent Of
fBeltrami County. He is graduate
of the Normal, Scientific and Classic
Departments Of the Valparaiso Nor
NAL school and University. There is
no question about his qualifications.
Heswill cooperate with tn, teach
ers, school patrons and the State
Department. He will work to in
crease the State Aids, the school at
tendance, and the length of the short
school terms. His aim will be to have
more Normal trained teachers, and
provide the best schools possible for
all pupils. Impartial, courteous treat
ment will be extended to every one.
Place a cross after the name of J. C.
McGhee, on your ballot. Nov. S, 1918.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
OLD AGE STARTS WITH YOUR KIDNEYS

stimulates the kidney action and en-
ables the organs to throw off the
poisons which cause premature old
age. New life and strength increase
as you continue the treatment.
When completely restored continue
taking a capsule . or two each day.
GOLD MEAL Haarlem Oil Capsules
will keep you in health and vigor and
prevent return of the disease.
Do not wait until old age or disease
have settled down for good: Go to
your druggist and get a box of
GOLD MEDAL ~Haarlem Oil Cap
sules. Money refunded if they do not
help you. Three sizes. But sremem-
Der to ask for the original imported
GOLD MEDAL brand. Insealed pack
ages.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
PAGE THREE

There is more Catarrh in this section
Of the country than all other Diseases
put together. and for years 1t was sup
local remedies, land by constantlytfAi
to cure with local treatment, pr0nounced
1t incurable. Catarrhsisa local disease.
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constitu-
tionai treatment. Halls Catarrh Medi-
cines manufactured by r. J. Cheney q
Co, Toledo, Ohio. is constitutional
remedy. is taken internally and acts
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re-
ward is offered for any case that Halls
Catarrh Medicine fails toscure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. ~.. So.
+ F.. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c. a..
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

Science says that old age begins
with weakened kidneys and digest,
i've organs. ~
This being true, it is easy to be-
lieve that by keeping the kidneys and
digestive organs cleansed and in prop
err working order old age can be de-
ferred and life prolonged far beyond
that enjoyed by the average person. go
For over 200 years GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil has been relieving the
weakness and disability due to ad-
3vanced years. 1t is standard old
time remedy and needs no intro
,duction. GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
oil is Enclosed in odorless, tasteless
capsules containing about S drops
each. Take them as you would pill,
with a swallow of water. The oil
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
MARKHAM REGISTER

Among the business visitors
yesterday, registered at the Markham
were A. Dewey minneapolis; S.<A.
Smith, Washburn, Wis; l.. G. Cham
'serlin, St. Paul; C. J. Fradell, Mime
apolis; G. L. Drigman, Minneapolis:
R. G. Druen, Duluth; J. Fogelberg,
Minneapolis; w. J.oSeverts of Mime
apolis: Frank W. Give, st. Paul ;
John Klefstad, Duluth; w. Souers,
Des Moines, Ia, N. &C. Joy, Chicago
and W. N. Donaldson, Duluth.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
WHAT SOCIETY
is DOING
HOsTEssEs AT HALLOWEEN.

Halloween comes as the first fall
festiyity, when the jolliest kinds of
larks are enjoyed. Misses Mabel
Graham and Ora De Rushia enter
tanned the Northwestern telephone
girls at a Halloween party last even,
ing at the home of Miss De Rushia.
Games and music were enjoyed and
refreshments were served at late.
hour. The guests were, Mrs. X. P.
Letford and Misses Mary De Rushia,
Helen Thurber, Florence Grafton,
Hazel Severson, Alvira Angvall, Lii
liam Kruger, Doris Conditt, Louise
Lemeiux, Julia Moran and Avis
Guyer.
Mrs. j. j. Mclaughlin was pleas
antly surprised Tuesday evening. the
occasion being her birthday anniver-
sary. The self-inyited. guests were
Mr.. and Mrs A. Flatner, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. G. Sheppard, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Rhea, Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Brooks
and Mr.. and Mrs. E. e. Kenfield.
Mrs Mclaughlin was presented with
a beautiful bouquet of American
Beauties and, the evening, was passed
I'm conversation. A Hooverized lunch
was served. - ~ a
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

NoIn'T oin IL Eaneo -the Sofn ~ Aoo"eos
on earth peel right off like q banana
Tight shoes and dancing even when
you have n corn need not disturb
you if you apply n, few drops OF
"Gcts-If' on the corn or. callus.
You want n corn-peelcr, not n corn
fooler. You don't have to fool with
"orns-you peel them right off with
your fingers by using "Gets-lt."'
Cutting makes corns grow and
bleed. Why use Irritating salves
or make bundle OF your toe with
tape or bandagos? Why putter and
still have III" corn? Use "Gets-1t
your corn-pain Is over, the corn
Is "gCner" sure ms tho sun rises.
"Ge's-Tt." the guaranteed, money
back corn remover, the only sure
way. costs hut q trif!e mt any drug store.
Mf'd NV r. Lawrence IL Co.. chichgo III.
Sold in Bemidji and recommended as thf
best corn remedy by Barker.
Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
REvOIR IN CAMP.

Mrs. Fred Revoir has received
letter, announcing heryshusbandmhas
arrived in Camp cody, ID emings Nm.
He . was isalso accompanied by @his
brother, ~ ohm.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
I. r. Myrland of Minneapolis
passed yesterday in Bemidji.

]. P. Brandt and family moved to
Minneapolis this week, where they
will make their home. Mr.. Brandt,
who is in the government service as
federal Indian agent, expects to-
spend part of his time in Bemidji.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

PERSONALS AND
NEWSY NOTES
$4,000 to loan on rarms. Dean
Land Co. d7lu
Donald Blue of Turtle River trans
acted business in Bemidji yesterday.
Vera Borden of Tenstrike was, a
between train shopper in the city
yesterday,
7 Ii you want car cal Enterprise
Auto Co. Office phone l. residence
: lphona 10. - SGT
Mrs. Ernest Falls of town OF
;Eckles was business visitor in the
tscity yesterday Il
w. ". JadIowski of Wilton was
among the business visitors in the
city yesterday.
One of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken. l41
Mrs, Clyde Hagadon of Tenstrike
was a between train visitor in Be-
midi yesterday. 70. -
See the s1.50, hats at the La
Fontisee Millinery, Friday and Sat
urday, ;s:,ts ,s<., Il n - s.t-s Il ltloal
Alphonsus5 O'Connor has returned
from McGregOr, N. D., where he had
been for some time,
s. Agency for the Crookston Steam
Laundry-quick service. I'll Min
nesota Ave. y tt 4tll4
Mrs George Peterman Of Boy
River was among the business visit
Sors in the city Wednesday. .@
Walter H., Moore of Hibbing was a
guest at the Markham Wednesday
while in the city on business. r.
E. S. Andrews of Sioux City, Iowa.
was among the out-of-town business
q visitors in the city yesterday.
Mrs. E. w. Bucklen and three
IA children left yesterday for Duluth
where they will visit relatives.
Don't forget to see our line of $50
hats Friday and Saturday. LaFon-
Millinery. s. ,--- 1tl0a1,
Mrs Frank Deming of town of
Northern was in Bemidji yesterday,
making arrangements to reside here
during the winter.
Pictures can help win the war;"
a Uncle Sam says so. PORTRAITS, kodak
IS prints: Rich Studio, 20 10th street.
{ H. ..-S. 1mo1111
=. Miss jeanette Stechmany of Ten
>~strike was the guest of friends in
8Sthe city Wednesday,. Miss Stechman
Is a,former' Bemidji high school girl.
Mrs. w. B. Gardner of Minneapolis
arrived in the city last evening and
will be the guest of her daughter,
Miss Sarah Gardner, for several days.
M. A. Djonne of Wilton passed
( several hours in the city yesterday
r on business He stated there were
= several cases of the Spanish ''flu"
; in his neighborhood.
Miss Eloise Bekken of Fargo, N. D.,
p formerly of this city, and a sister
p of Mrs. l. P. Batchelder of Bemidji,
is Just recovering from severe at
tack of the Spanish influenza.
Clarence Jolgen has gone to Su
perior, Wis, where he will visit his
sister for a week His sister was,
a resident of Cloquet at the time .of
the fire and lost house and home in
the holocaust.
Mrs. gJohn Bailey of Wahpeton,
N. D., was guest at the P. E. Welch
home, 511> Minnesota avenue. yes
:terday while en- route to Nebish,
where she will join her husband who
is station agent there.
Miss Pearl DJonne, formerly Oh tnlS
, city;sand sister of M. A. Djonne of
town of Liberty, is now in Salt City
and is. awaiting her call to go
to France as a Red Cross nurse.
After leaving Bemidji, Miss Djonne
took several years course in nurs-
ing at st. Peter and since graduating
from that institution took a post
graduate course in California.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

There is something for you in the
Want AID column today. It's on the
last page.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT ~
Ordered and paid for by J. c.
McGhee. Amount paid for series
$15.)
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31
ISLANDERS, " Walkers,
"Gets.It' for corns
World Has Never Known Its Equal

"What will get rid Of my cornT
The answer has been made by mil
lions--there's only one corn-remQver
that you can bank on. that's abso-
lutely certain, that makes any corn
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

Il Miss Edythe Schmitt,' formerly OF
Bemidji but who moved to Mime
apolis several weeks ago, is attend
ing a school Of telegraphy in that
city. Miss Schmitt had planned on
attending the University Of Minnesota
but owing to the late opening of the
state"U" decided to wait another
year. Her brother. Harold, is stu
dent at that institution and Is study
ing dentistry.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

d. B. Jewell of Grand Rapids was
among the out-of-town visitors We'd
nesday. - r..s
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-10-31

One of these nice days you ought
to 80 to Hakkerup's and have your
picture taken. l4tf
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
FROM
 TRENCH CLASS

Mrs. Charles Blaser. who has been busy these last few weeks teaching some of the young people of Fair banks to speak the French of Paris, which was her former home, has generously given five dollars, from the French class" to swell the yarn fund of the Red Cross, in which all the knitters, and, in fact, all the people of the district, are inter ested. Chatanika. Ester, Fox. Ne. mana, Olnes, Piledriver and Rampant are already organized for knitting, and yarn has been sent to them from the Red Cross. A hundred and fifty-four women in Fairbanks alone are working today on Red Cross wool for the soldiers of our army.
 It has been impossible to ship in enough needles for 80 many ladies, up to date, and Mir. George Moody has been helping by making six sets of bamboo sock needles for the Woman's Bureau to distribute His needles have proved SO sue cessful that he is now engaged in making more. which will certainly be appreciated by the knitters.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
MANY MEN ARE
 NOW ENROLLING

AS result of the four-minute talk given by Judge c. E. Bunnell at Thorne's last Sunday night on the heed of the country for shipbuilders and kindred trades, the enrolling off cer. J. E. Clark, is receiving many names of those who are willing to enlist in the service when they are called.
 By telephone, by mail and in per son the names are coming in. Up to last evening there were about twen- ty who turned in their names and the different positions they could fill The different trades represented are: {: Carpenters, 6; ship plankers, 2; ship knee builder. 1; ship caulker. 1; ma rine engine maker, 1; machinists, 3; ship plumber. l; painter. I; dock carpenter, |; marine engineer, Il; boiler maker, l.
 The next four.minute talk will be given Thursday night. with A. R. Heilig as the speaker.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-25
CONSERVATION
 REPORTS SLOW

Reports for the third week on the food conservation in Fairbanks are falling off, according to the figures compiled by the local secretary of the food administration.
 The number of pledge cards sent in for the week were 9S, bringing the total to 388. On the weekly reports there was an increase of 32, the total for the three weeks being 187, whcih is not quite 50 per cent of the pledge cards sent in. Tn, wheatless days numbered 2,273, a gain of 716. Meatless days, 3,106, a gain of 701. Wasteless days, 3,719. a gain of 548. On the saving on sugar IFS families reported, gain of 2S.
 The reports are not coming in in proportion to the number of pledges signed, and no reason can be as. signed for the laxity on the part of the housewives in this respect. It Is of vital importance to the food administration that these weekly cards be sent in, for 1t Is only in that manner that conservation sta tistics can be compiled.