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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Bread Information

The wholesaler is allowed to charge:
One pound loaf, ,SH cents.
One and a half pound loaf, ~ cents.
Two pound loaf, 10 cents
The retailer is allowed 4 profit of:
One cent on one pound loaf
One and q half cents on one and a
half pound loaf.
Two cents on two pound loaf.
On single pound loaf sales, the re-
tailer's profit is of necessity one and
one-half cents, the dealer having the
advantage through no half cent medium
of exchange.
The following are the official regula-
tions controlling the sale Of bread in
Michigan:
Retailers are directed to sell not more
than one eighth of barrel of flour to
any town customer at any one time and
not more than one quarter of barrel
to any country customer at any one
time and in no case to sell wheat prod
ucts without the sale Of an equal weight
of other cereals.
Householders are required to use not
to exceed total of one and one-half
pounds per week of wheat products
per person. This means not more than
one and three-fourths pounds of VIC
tory bread containing the required per-
centage of substitutes and about one
half pound of cooking flour, maccaroni,
crackers, pastry, pies, cakes, wheat
breakfast cereals, all combined.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Sugar Supply Assured

Manufacturers of essential food prod
ucts have been advised by the Food Ad
ministrator that they will be able to
obtain their full necessary requirements
of sugar for manufacturing purposes
during the coming year.
This applies particularly to packers
of fruit, condensed milk such vegeta-
blcs for the preservation of which sug-
ar may be necessary, as well AS to the
housewives, for usage in preserving
purposes. AS soon as the car shortage
is relieved according to the Food Ad-
ministr alton statement, supplies of sug-
ar will be available for these purposes.
Shipments from Cuba are steadily in
creasing.
All Gamers have been advised to hold
for war purposes such quantities of
canned corn, peas, tomatoes, string
beans, and salmon as they may have
on hand. Such quantities as are not
wanted will be released within few
days after receipt of reports showing
stocks on hand, which must be submit
ted to the Food Administration before
March 10.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
To The Public

Having been in charge of the Red
Cross subscription campaign, now near
ing completion in this township, we de-
sire to express our deep appreciation of
the willing and liberal manner in which
the people of the township have re-
sponded to this patriotic call. Miss
Helen Doyle has been appointed local
treasurer for these funds and the same
may be paid to her at her father g
store. In this connection we beg TO be
permitted to urge that every one who
has subscribed make his payments
regularly, as this will lessen the worry
incident to the work of the treasurer.
which is hard enough at best. Fur
ther, the great work of the ked Cross
is dependent upon the prompt payment
Of these funds. thus making it patri-
otic obligation to pay them promptly.
We will also take this opportunity to
ask any citizens of the township who
have not been called upon to subscribe
1--WE have hoped that every one might
be numbered on this roll of honor) to
call at Mr.. Doyle's store or at the store
of the undersigned and make their sub
scriptions.
Again thanking our fellow citizens
and congratulating them upon this,
their latest exhibition Of loyal generos-
ity, we beg to remain
Very sincerely,
The Committee.
BY E. E. Huyck, Chairman.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Ford Tractors

Owing to the demand for Ford trac-
tors and the necessity of getting them
on the farms at the earliest possible
date, farmers who want to purchase
these machines are urged to file their
applications at once with the chairman
of the county War Preparedness Board,
or the county agricultural agent APP
plication blanks have been mailed to
county War Boards with complete in
formation as to terms of sale. Ship
ments of tractors will start about April
1st and will be sent direct from Detroit
to local distribution point this county.
Editor farmers from all parts of the
state are wiring here for information.
Tractors are necessary to stimulate
food production.
We appeal to you on patriotic grounds
to publish above article this week.
Michigan War Preparedness Board.
The foregoing telegram was received
by The Messenger and is published in
its entirety. We desire to state, how
ever, that we do not wish to be under
stood as approving any special make of
farm tractor. That is a matter into
which the farmer should enquire very
carefully for himself Ed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
The Next Liberty Loan

The next Liberty Loan will begin on
the sixth. We know that it is going to
enlist the support of every citizen who
is worthy of the blessings of free gov
ernment. There can be no room for
choice between chains and slavery, and
freedom. Every worthy citizen will
gladly make any needful sacrifice to
preserve the precious heritage of our
fathers which has made US the most
favored people that have existed on the
face of this earth since human history
began and that has constituted the hope
of the world. Let US all get ready to
"dig" and do it with a smile Bill
LIONS "for defense but not one cent
for tribute"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29

Truman H. Newberry, of Detroit,
who is candidate for United States
Senator, is leaving his campaign en-
tirely in the hands of his friends. He
is going TO continue to give his atten-
ton to his duties as a commander in
the Third Naval District, which includes
the port of New York and the Brooklyn
Navy Yard. AS Secretary of the Navy
in the cabinet of Pr, sident Roosevelt,
Mr.. Newberry proved himself the Roos-
evelt type of man, aggressive and
efficient Though Mr.. Newberry will
not be iii Michigan to take part person.
ally in his campaign. his friends through
out the State will be hard at work in
his behalf. They are enthusiastic in
their support, declaring that while pol
tiles should be kept in the background
this year, there Is, in view of the vital
questions arising out of the war, no
more important patriotic duty at this
time than the selection of the right man
for Senator. Those who are directing
the work of the campaign are A. A.
Tempeton, President of the Detroit
Board of Commerce, General Chairman;
Paul H. King, former Secretary of the
Constitutional Convention and ex-Clerk
of the House of Representatives, Exec
utive Chairman; Charles A Floyd,
Grand Rapids business man, Secretary,
and H. A. Hopkins. of st. Clair, for IL
years Secretary of the Michigan Press
Association, Director of Publicity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
w. c. T. u. Notes

The next meeting of the w. c. T. U
will be held with Mrs. Baker, at the
home of Mrs. Arnold. Wednesday after
noon, April 3rd. Mrs. Emma Shaft,
of Flint, will talk to us on l.. L. l..
work Every w. c. T. u. woman
should be present. Visitors are always
welcome.
The rigors of war will be felt ere the
conflict is over. We cannot win with
out making ready. 1t is hoped that
every white ribbon woman will become
so interested and so awake and so alive
to the necessities of these days that
each one when queried, "Woman, what
of these days?" will answer, Here am
l, to make the most of them and to
make each one count in this fight. God
helping me, will do my best to clean
out old Alcohol and his forces. How
can we be indifferent or thoughtess
when there is so much at stake? Ac-
cept the responsibility, bear the bur-
dens, do well your part.
Mrs. A. A. Haven,
Press Supt.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Meeting of Crescent Class

Tuesday evening, March 26th, the
Crescent Class, of the M. P. Church.
held their monthly business meeting in
the church parlors. After the usual
business was transacted, election of
officers took place for the ensuing year.
The following officers were elected
President. VIM. Watson; Vice president,
Mrs. h. s. Jennings; Sec, Mrs. Ed.
Burley; treasurer. Ed. Burley. After
the business was concluded program
was given. Mr.. Watson gave a short
talk to the class which was followed by
readings by Mesdams E. Burley, b. S.
Jennings, and Geo. Swiharr, also a
reading by Mr. Watson. A very pleas
ant evening was enjoyed by all present.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29

This is labor's war No element of
the beople of this country, or of other
countries, would suffer more than the
workers from a German victory-a
German peace.
What the Germans mean by a
" strong peace, German peace,
was recently expressed by Gen. Won
Lebert, leading Prussian conserva-
tive.
"For us there is but one principle to
be followed, and we recognize no otner.
We hold that might is right. We must
know neither sentiment, humanity, con-
sideration, nor compassion. We must
have Belgium and the north Of France.
France must be made to pay until she
is bled white. We must have q strong
peace"
Mr.. Gompers spoke well for Ameri-
can labor when he said,
"The Republic of the United States
is not perfect; it has the imperfections
of the human-but it is the best coun-
try on the face of the earth, and those
who do not love it enough to work for
it, to fight for it, to die for 1t, are not
worthy of the privilege of living in it.
81 say to the Kaiser, / say to the
Germans, in the name of the American
lsbor movement: You can't talk peace
with the American workers; YOU can't
talk peace winh US; you can't talk
peace with us at all now. We are
fighting now. Either you smash your
Kaiser autocracy or we will smash 1t
for you"
The workingmen of America have a
tremendous interest to serve, vital
cause to defend, a work of surprising
tai to them is vital to America and to
the world. That they see their duty
forming it with unimpeachable loyalty
is cause for congratulation to the
Nation and to the world.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Resolutions Adopted by L. 0. l.
No. 1868

Where as it has pleased Him whose
wisdom surpasseth all understanding to
remove from earth Herbert c. Frank
lin, who answered the call of his coun-
try Nov. 6, 1917, and answered the
last roll call Jan. 16, 1918, be it
Resolved: That the heartfelt sympa-
thy of Clio l. o L.. No. 1853, be tender
ed to the family of our beloved brother in
this hour of great affiiction and bereave-
ment. While we know this loss is hard
to bear, we commend you to the will of
Him who is too wise to err, confident
that He will send the Comforter to re-
mind you that it. is only short time
until you shall meet in that Great Be-
yond where there is no more death, no
more sorrow. no more parting, And be
it further
Resolved: That our charter be draped
for period of thirty days, that this ex-
preston of coincidence be spread upon
our records. and copy be sent to The
Clio Messenger for publication,
Chas. Woolson,
/. r. Field.
Committee.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Sailors Letters

Following is an extract from a letter
written hy Bryan Kent, a grandson of
Mrs. S. f.. Sissins, to his aunt and un-
Gle, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Loyle. in De-
troit. BRYAN is we'll known to many
people of this locality:
San Pedro, Calf.
Sunday, March 3rd, 1918.
My dear Aunt and Uncle:
Well! here am. You wouldn't recog-
nize your nephew if you saw him in this
outfit. l am sure sailor now. All
dolled up as "gob.
Received my orders February 18th to
report for active duty and further
transfer on that date to this naval and
training station. Came down by boat
and sure had rough trip on an old tub
called the Queen" She was built
thirty-six years ago in Philadelphia, so
you can imagine what Queen she
was
1t took twenty-six hours to make the
trip. This place is about eighteen
miles from Los Angeles and it is quite
a station All the Naval Reserves on
the west coast are trained here and it
is lso submarine base, 1t is rapidly
being converted into receiving station
where they will only equip the men and
transfer them to the east coast in short
order. 1t is also going to be an officers
training camp and | just heard that |
had been recommended for the officers
class, so have hopes of commission
if can get the opportunity.
Welt it is nearly 8 O'Clock and we
have to be in bed at p. m. and up at
$50 a. m. (Some hours
Must close with
Love.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Farewell Parties

Mrs. Frank Bingham was hostess at
a farewell dinner party, Wednesday,
March 20. given in honor of Mrs. Ruth
Cum. The table was prettily decorat-
ed in patriotic colors and covers were
laid for fourteen guests. The afternoon
was spent in playing games and visit
ing. The hostess presented Mrs. Clum
with a Havilsnd china plate, after
which the guests departed. all declar-
ing Mrs. Bingham splendid hostess.
A farewell party was given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Finn, Fri
day evening, March %. A large mum.
ber of friends and neighbors were in
attendance. Games and music furnish
ed entertainment for the evening. At
a late hour splendid supper was serv-
ed, TO which all did ample justice. This
is the last OF series of parties given
in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. M. s. Clum.
who will soon move to farm south of
Flint. Their friends regret their de-
parture very much, but their best wish
es go with them.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29

Auxiliary Remount Depot, No. 333, N.
A., Camp Joseph E. Johnson, jack
sonville, Fla, March 18th, 1918.
Friend Charles:
Having promised you before leaving
Clio last December to write you a let
ter on camp life i'm Florida, will take
this opportunity to keep my promise
and at the same time answer score of
letters from my Clio friends who must
think that | have forgotten them be-
cause of my shameful neglect of cores
pondence. But letter writing after a
fellow has done hard DAYS work in
the army Is a poor pastime, especial
ly in Florida where we labor under sum-
merry temperatures with flies, sand fees
and mosquitoes pestering as. So this
letter must be taken as an answer to all
expecting one from me.
After almost four months in this
camp / must confess that it isn't half
as bad as expected it would be. 1t
has been sort of novel vacation with
numerous limitations. have enjoyed
it. 1t is splendid training for bashful,
timid young men like myself. Here is
where you bump up against men of ev-
cry type. Here is where you rub ell
bows with some of the toughest men on
earth, and we have had to cultivate the
habit of meeting them on a common
plane. We all are in this common
game, and it is essential that we
know one another. That is perhaps one
of our first lessons in the army-making
new acquaintances.
Like my brother, | chose the remount
service after my arrival at Camp John
ston as the branch for which was per-
haps best fitted. In this branch my
knowledge of farm animals and of for
age has come in good stead. | was
transferred to the remount as depot
foragemaster. All of the forage for
the depot is under my supervision.
Since the middle of January we have
unloaded over 200 cars of hay, straw,
oats, bran and mixed feeds. My work
is much similar to that conducted by
Fred Houghton at the elevator, except
that | have nothing to do with the pur-
chasing of the forage. 1t is very in
teresting work which affords a great
deal of valuable business experience.
There is just enough responsibility con-
nected with it, too to take my mind off
some things that might have tenden-
cy to make me homesick if my mind
was permitted to be idle any great
length of time.
While | am not directly in touch
with the depot animals, many Of my as
socates are. Many of these men are
western cow-punchers and broncho bust
ers who are expert ropers and busters
Hitherto unmounted steeds are tanned
almost over night by these men. They
can command animals with as much ac-
curacy as the infantry officer does his
company. These same men are teach
ing inexperienced men the art of pre-
pairing wild horses and mules" for
service in Uncle Sans army. The en-
tire remount service has been very in
teresting to me -asI am sure it would
be to almost every farm boy. Most of
the farm boys are eventually transfer
red to this branch of the army, where
they are best fitted to do their bit if
they are denied the right to produce
food on their farms. This is about all |
can write at this this time.
Thanking you most sincerely for The
Messenger which comes every week, l
beg to remain,
Cordially yours,
Leslie.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Here's a Foreigner Patriot

He's just MODEST patriot. but real
one. He is native of Austria Hungary
and his name is George Fisher; re-
member that and remember him, if you
should see him, as you may, because he
lives near Clio. He killed four skunks,
sold their skins and gave the money to
the American Red Cross. Sometimes
we are inclined to think that some of
those who have come to this country
from abroad value its institutions more
than some of those who were born here
and accept all the blessings that come
to them without any sense of obligation
or of appreciation.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Somewhere in France,
NnNn

Somewhere in France,
Feb. "a. 1918.
MIR. Chas. Reed
Dear Friend:
! received the January 4th issue of
your very interesting paper and wish
to express my sincere thanks for same,
as the home paper helps to bridge the
thousands of miles of rolling blue water
between me and civiIizatio use the
word civilization because they are years
behind the times here and we don't see
two dozen French people in week s
time, with the exception of Sunday
when all the French children for miles
around visit the camp. reg garding us as
curiosities, likely. We were told upon
our arrival in that we were
the who had ever been in
this part of the country.
The latter part of January | had the
good fortune to be chosen as one of a
party to make a trip of about a thou.
sand miles, passing through some Of the
large railroad centers of the country
We were given hot coffee by the Red
Cross Society at every town of any size
where troops were quartered, besides
in many places they operate canteen
where soldier can buy sandwiches,
chocolate, hot soup, fruit, wine and
meats.
The French soldiers carry canteen
filled with sour wine, worse tasting, in
my opinion, than hard cider. They
think it strange that we fill our can
teens with water and think we are not
just right mentally to ask for a drink
of water.
| will say that the climate is some
what milder here than at home, the air
being much dryer. But other climatic
conditions resemble the Michigan cli-
mate. as to January thaw and the like,
verv much
Will say that would be very pleased
to have any of the boys from home
write me when they get across. giving
their organization, and perhaps we will
be able to meet some time.
In closing will thank you again for
your kindness and wish you and your
family the best of health and success
in their daily endeavors. If the boys
that receive The Messenger feel as l
do. they will feel very grateful to you
for remembering them over here.
Sincerely yours,
Earnest III. Montague,
No. 172366
Co. D., End Btn., 10th Engr's.,
A. E. +. via New York.
p. S.-Above number is permanent
roster number, each man having num-
Der.
E. H. M.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Easter Program

At the regular hour for morning SER
vice, at the M. f. Church, next SUM-
day. the following program, prepared
especially for Easter. will be given.
The public is, of course, cordially in
vited:
America
Twenty-Third Psalm
Gloria Patria
Prayer
Response by Choir
Scripture Lesson
Easter In Memoriam" by the Pastor
Cantata by Choir
Offering
Star Spangled Ranner
Benediction
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Surprise Party

Mrs. w. r. Hopkins was very pleas
antly surprised, Saturday evening,
when about twenty friends and neigh
bors called at her home to remind her
that she had birthday some time ago.
The party was planned for few weeks
ago but because of the illness of Mr..
Hopkins it was postponed. The even
ing was enjoyably spent with music
and games and potluck supper was
served. Mrs. Hopkins was presented
with a large cut glass vase which was
very beautiful indeed. The guests de-
parted at late hour. declaring Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins royal entertainers.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Observation-Disclosures
A Vision of the Future
From Tennysons "Locksley Hail.

Men, brothers. the workers. reapng something
That which they have done but of the things that they
shall do:
For dpt into the future far human eye could
the Vision of the world and all the wonder that would be-
Saw the heavens fill with argoes of magic sails
Pilots of the purple twilight dropping down with costly bales
Heard the heavens fill with shouting and there raned CHASTITY
dew
From the nations airy navies graphing the central bue
Far along the whisper of the south wind rushing
With the standards of the peoples pungng th the
Till the wardum hrobbd longer and the battle flags
furd
In the Parliament of man. the Federation of the world.
There the of most shall hold freu realm
And the kindly earth shall sumber ap in universal law.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Farmers Friend Grange

Farmers Friend Grange met at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. M. Field,
Tuesday, March 26. for dinner, with a
program in the afternoon, consisting of
music, readings, and discussions on gar
dening and pruning and spraying fruit
trees.
Three new members joined our ranks.
A number from Clio grange were pres
ent. The next meeting will be with
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Richards, on Tuesday,
April 9.
Know you, it is the style, that is
worth while,
To join the Grange, your welfare to
arrange?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Meeting of Rebekah Lodge

Clio Rebekah Lodge met in the l. o.
o. F. Hall, Saturday evening. with
thirty members in attendance. A de-
lightful luncheon was served by Mes
danes Lovina Dyhall and Sarah letters
Ten names were presented to he initi-
ated at the next meeting which will be
held April 18th. All members are re-
quested to be present at this meeting.
A special meeting was called for Satur-
day evening, March 30. when names of
candidates for membership will be pre-
sented.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Ex-Governor Willis Raps
Breweries

The good housewives of our country
are saving food, even watching the
crumbs. But what good does it do
when the breweries and distilleries use
more in a day than they can save in a
year," Ex-Governor Frank B. Willis,
of Ohio, asked this question in Lincoln
day address.
Mr. Willis said he saw poorly clad
women walking along the railroad
tracks. thrusting their bare hands into
deep snow to find small Jumps of coal,
while across the tracks great clouds of
smoke belched from the chimneys of
the breweries
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Card Of Thanks

/ desire through The Messenger to
thank my friends and neighbors for their
many kind attentions and for their SYM
pathy during the illness and at the
death Of my beloved mother. | would
also express my sincere appreciation to
the neighbors, to Vienna Grange, to
the Cleaners, and to the Epworth
League for flowers that were sent to
her during her illness, also to those
who sang and assisted on the occasion
Of the funeral.
Ernest w. Reed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-03-29
Masonic Pilgrimage

Vienna Lodge, No. 2O5. F. &. A. M,
goes to Saginaw this evening to confer
the third degree for Germania Lodge
and repay a visit which that lodge
made their Vienna brethren about a
year ago. A special car will leave Mt.
Morris at 600 O'Clock and Clio, Birch
Run and wayside stops as soon there
after as may be. All brothers are
cordially invited to join the party.