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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

The old question of the powers or
the general government and OF the
ssates Is one which Will never be set
tied. For 40 years we have been
discussing the principle which was
discussed before the formation OF the
government and will be discussed for
years To come" said Senator Fall or
New Mexico. speaking In debate In
which question arose rs to where
the power Of the national government
ends and that OF the states begins. He
also made significant observation or
a fact which has begun to be consid-
cred with some misgivings as the gen.
ernl government encroaches year az
ter year upon the rights OF the states.
"Every foreign commentator" said
the New Mexico senator. ''in discuss
ing the form OF government OF the
~ I'd States has held that the perpe-
tul4 : Of this government ms compared
with any ether democracy depends up
on this principle and upon this prin-
ciple alone the check upon bureau
cracy and Capitalization and the main
tenance Of state rights" An occa-
ssional note Of this kind Is sounded In
the senate as a warning against fed
eral Capitalization.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

Washington. american troops.
whether they are of the army. ma
rines. or navy. are doing In Europe
Just what Is expected of them" That
Is a composite expression OF nearly
every man In congress who has had
anything to say about the glorious
work OF United States soldiers on the
western battle front. This sentiment
emanates not only from senators ana
representatives. but from all other
the reports from the greatest war In
the world. ever since American troops
have been engaged.
The impression prevails among Of
ficials of the national capital. both In
the executive departments and In con-
gress, that the war IL TO be settled
on the western front and Is to be set
tied largely by American troops. No
doubt now exists as to the ability Of
the United States government not on
ly TO organize. arm and equip the
troops. but TO send them to France and
Belgium In time to stem the tide OF
the German attack and In the end hurl
back the Hun and force him to re-
treat into Germany.
There have been many slogans
about what will win the war. but pos
s,bly We Americans can rest upon this
one: america will win the war;
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04
SERIOUS PROBLEM
IN TAMP|C0 OIL
~. SERvENrIoN MAY BE NEcES-
GARY TO PROTECT FIELDS
FoR ALLIES SUPPLIES.
SUBMARINE BASES INVOLVED
President Wilson Has Made Every e..
fort TO conciltate carranxa Govern.
ment, With Little sueeess-Senator
Fall on Federal Capitalization.
ev ARTHUR w. DUNN.

Washington. Mexico Is still a prob
lem with the American government
and It may become still greater
|. problem ms the war progresses. Ever
since Woodrow Wilson became presl-
dent Of the United States he has made
every possible effort to conciliate Car
rama, and what Carranza represents.
With a view Of establishing peace ana
rehabilltatAnG Mexico In the interests
Of all the people Of that distracted
: country. Every effort Of this kind has
i been met with snubs, diplomatic and
military: the Carranza government
has been nntagonistic to the Wilson
government.
Now comes n very serious condition.
The Tampico oil fields and supply are
one OF the absolute necessities for the
allies. Ever since the appearance OF
the submarines on the Atlantic coast
there has been lurking suspicion
that the Germans have base In Mex
leo and that possibly the Carranza
government has betrayed civilization
by affording asylum TO the Huns con-
trary to the laws of neutrality. with
three-quartcrs of million troops In
Europe and the possibility OF as many
more being sent there within the next
year, II is we'll understood that the
United States does not want. nay, VIII
avoid In every possible way conflict
with another country. And yet 1t Is
posslhle that the Mexican situation
may bring about n condition OF affairs
which will necessitate Intervention
! that will secure the Tampico oil ana
will az the same time make II impos-
) slsIef for German submarines to oper-
i. ate from Mexico against the shipping
of the United States.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

Washlngton.-One of the most diffi-
cult tasks In connection with the war
II to make the American people realize
that they must do certain things Not
all the people are yet convinced that
they must save food. There Is less
waste In the households. but people
are not eating less toaany great extent
and II Is only where the food admins
tration has been insistent that there
has been saving In -four. meats and
other articles necessary to win the
ar. And this saving has not extend
to all households. The food admin
ration desires to Impress upon all
1 people In every part OF the country
yae necessity OF saving food.
Now comes the fuel administration
pointing out that savins Of 10000, 900
tons Of coal II the only pc sible avenue
OF escape from national disaster In the
coming winter. The fuel adminlstra-
ton mentions a number OF instances
OF fuel saving through public utilities
and by big concerns. The administra-
ton viii take care OF that itself. But
II makes an especial appeal to every
American citisen to practice economy
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

II II evident that Congressman TIL
man Of Arkansas was Intensely OPP
posed 10 the hill which Is intended TO
restrict the killing OF migratory birds.
Here r. part OF what he said on that
subject:
II think We are not only allowing
the sacred doctrine of state rights 10
be invaded and utterly abolished. but
we are preparing to make our boys
sissies. will ask the gentleman from
Virginia. Mr.. Flood. who represents
an intrepid constituency. constitu-
ency second to none In manly men and
womanly women-rose-he hearted Vir-
ginia--l would like to know what Lord
Fairfax. who hunted elk and wild
/ fowl just across the Potomac In the
Nd Dominion. would say Of this bill
- protect woodpeckers and bobolinks.
What would Daniel Boone. Davy
Crockett. Sam Houston say OF it1 Let
us mot feminine our boys. This bill
ought to be denominated an old
maids bin.' II should be bedecked
with skirts. rufiied petticoats and cork
screw curis."
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

In the use Of coal In the household; -
clean the furnace and use economical
firing; to reduce lighting to what II
absolutely needed. and in every way
possible to economize with coal.
II this coal Is not saved 1t will mean
the shutting down of many industrial
plants, throwing many people out OF
employment. and producing condi-
ton Of hard times which will naturally
hinder war work. No doubt people re-
sent having any interference injected
into their home affairs, but II they are
patriotic they will submit cheerfully a.
long as the war lasts.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis of
Illinois Is very much In favor OF cur
failing debate In the senate. Although
he is engaged much Of the time In max
Ing speeches throughout the country
on subjects pertaining to war work, he
stopped long enough in the senate the
other day to deliver a number Of inter-
esting observations.
there are no orations." was one Of his
observations. He went on to say that
II Clay, Webster and Calhoun should
deliver some of their philosophic dis
QUESTIONS in the senate at the present
time even the pages would not remain
to listen. During the debate on the
resolution declaring war on Germany
there was not one Grafton delivered in
the senate that will ever be quoted by
historians as a model of eloquence or
as an inspiration Of patriotism" was
another remark by Lewis.
Secretary Lane wrote a letter, and
like great many Of his public utter
ances II contained some mighty good
ideas. particularly with reference to
taking care of wounded and injured
soldiers when they return from the
war. The secretary sent copies to a
great many people and probably to all
the senators. At least half Il dozen
different senators tried to get the let
ter printed in the Record. But II hap
neneu 10 De one OF those uayS WIEN
the guardians OF the Record" We're on
hand and were determined to save
money on print paper by not allowing
extraneous matter to be printed In
this publication of congressional pre-
ceedIngs. First one senator and then
another tried 1t. but each was bowled
over on objection from either Mark
Smith Of Arizona or Reed Smoot Of
Utah. or course 1t was only question
of time until the letter found Its way
into the Record, for II was Incorporated
In the speech of a member under the
liberal usage which allows anybody to
put almost anything he wishes into a
speech.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

The contest between secrecy and
publicity In the management OF gov
ernmental affairs has been going on
for half century and will continue
half century more. and no matter
what rules, regulations. or laws are
made on the subject the same system
will prevail. Secrecy Will control. 20
matter how much OF a demand there
may be- for publicity. n is true that
the debates In congress are public
and Senator Borah OF Idaho made
strenuous but losing fight To have the
debates on treaties In public. follow
Ing the suggestion of President Will
son In one OF his addresses that there
should be no more secret diplomacy.
But II will all come back to the
same starting point whenever men In
charge OF governmental affairs begin
TO formulate legislation or to negotiate
treaties. The conferences will be Sc
cret aud the agreements will be made
In secret. Even II an attempt Is made
to have the commissioners of peace mt
the end OF the great war hold open
sessions, II will be found that few
leaders OF various nations will have
their secret conferences and conclaves
and reach an agreement as to what Is
10 be done I'm the open sessions. That
is about what happens In regard to
legislation.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1918-07-04

Senator Ashurst of Arizona made
an interesting statement to the sem
ate the other day. saying that ~ per
cent OF his state was In reservations
OF one kind or another controlled by
the United States government. most
of II In Indian reservations. He went
on 10 say that his people wanted him
to get these Indian reservations open
ed TO settlement and public use. II
have told them" he said, "that II In
impossible to get these reservation1
opened and In most cases that they
ought not 10 be opened" II is known
that the Indians have some very valu-
able land In these reservations. but
to- the Indiana
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

The navy department has released
from otfice and shore duty the regu-
lars OF the navy and the reservists and
mas assigned them to active duty with
the fleet. Their places as clerks will
be taken by women wherever possible.
Rear Admiral MCGOWAN. paylnaster
general of the navy, issued the order In
connection with this change in policy
Every man released from shore duty
whatever his rank or rating. adds Just
one more to the fighting force" says
this order Every man of every rank
and rating desires, of course, to get to
the hiring line as soon as his services
ashore can be spared.
No man in the navy is willing in war
ume to do anything that a woman can
90 as we'll whereas no officer can be
expected to be content in any part of
the shore establishment unless engaged
upon supervisory work so important In
It's nature that 1t cannot properly be
delegated to any person of lesser rat
ing
wherefore 1t is requested and d.
rected that the officer in charge of
each division of the bureau of supplies
and accounts make careful and criti-
cal survey of his personnel. both COM
missioned and enlisted to the end that
the paymaster general may know how
many and which men can be spared
without seriously interfering with the
work. These reports will include not
alone reservists but regulars as well.
and 1t is to be distinctly understood In
this connection that applications from
individuals for sea or overseas service
Will not be necessary-the one and
only object being to carry on the work
here and at the same time release the
maximum number of men for duty at
the front"
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

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The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

The Liberty motor, developed by the
department of military aeronautics. is
to have special engine oil which is to
be known as the Liberty aero OIL"
1t was developed by the fabrication
branch while the latter was still part
of the signal corps. 1t is mineral
oil and will be used not only on the
Liberty motor but on all stationary
cylinder aircraft engines of the army
and navy
Its development is due to the energy
and skill of staff OF men who worked
exclusively on the problem for \ year.
Capt. o. j. May, who deserves greatest
credit for its production. so exhausted
himself by his labors that he could
not recuperate from an Illness and
died.
When the aircraft program was an
nounced in 1917 no one in authority
had definite idea as to the proper
kind of fabrication required. There
was no uniformity. For every engine
there was specific oil. Some en-
gineers insisted on castor oil, others
mineral oil, still others castor and
mineral oils mixed 1t was estimated
that 100000 gallons of castor OIL
costing So per gallon, would be re-
Quired and that quantity was not avail
able.
Captain May and assistants set out
to develop a suitable lubricant for the
Liberty motor at an average cost of rs
cents a gallon, and also a system for
reclaiming oil already used. In 20
days Captain May supervised the run
ming of 81 engine tests in laboratory
where five engine tests a week would
be complete program. These en-
gines were run with different kiai S of
oils and each oil was analysed and
measured before and after tests. The
work required ceaseless vigil. Alti-
tude tests were made in an qircsght
building capable of having The air
within 1t partly exhausted.
From these tests the Liberty aero
oil developed. 1t will cost about one
fourth the price of castor oil, saving
the government perhaps $11, 100000 a
year. A system of retaining used
Oil was developed and at least 80 per
cent can be made fit to use again.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22
FOOD OF SOLDIERS
GIVEN GREAT CARE
NUTRITION OFFICERS WHO ARE
EXPERTS BEING STATIONED
IN THE ARMY CAMPS.
EDIBLE WASTE is REDUCED
navy Department Sends Uniformed
Desk Men to Active Service-An-
Client Armor Supplies Models for
Modern American War Equipment.

Nutrition officers are to be stationed
IN every National army cantonment
and In every National Guard camp, as
well as in every camp where 10000 or
more soldiers are in training, the war
department announces. These men are
food specialists. Before they Joined
the army as members of the division
OF food and nutrition of the medical
department they were connected with
colleges and public bodies as physiolo-
gists chemists, economists, food in
spectors and experts in other special
lied work relating to food.
Since last October these officers
have gone from camp to camp, studied
the food served, how it was inspected,
stored and prepared, and made recon-
mendations resulting in many advan-
tageous changes. They gave instruc-
lions in the principles of nutrition, the
proper selection of foods and the con-
struction of dietaries to mess officers,
medical officers and others interested.
They told how to avoid waste, gave
methods for judging and storing food,
and emphasized the Importance of
keeping kitchens and mess halls clean
and orderly.
At one camp seven companies We're
selected from various organizati tons
totalng 1,135 men with which to try
out an anti-waste plan. The average
edible waste was found to be lip
pounds per man per day. The nutri-
tion officer gave the mess sergeants
and cooks instructions in food and
mess economy with the result the aver
age edible waste was reduced to O.43
pounds per man per day, saving of
O.69 pounds. This saving amounted to
$61.75 per day for the seven messes, or
22,542 per year.
Sixty new officers are to be commits
stoned In the division of food and nu-
triton to handle the additional work.
All will be food specialists similar to
those already in the service. They
will advise about the composition and
nutritive values of all dietaries, make
inspections for authorizations, spoilage
and deterioration and cooperate with
the mess officials,
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

The national war labor board has de-
cided against establishment at this
time of minimum wage to be applied
generally throughout industry. 1t
adopts an attitude firmly opposed both
to unjust profits on the part of capital
and unreasonable demands on the part
of labor stating that capital should
have only such reasonable returns as
will assure its use for the worlds and
the nations cause, and that the physi-
cal wellbeing of labor and its physical
and mental effectiveness, in comfort
reasonable in view of the exigencies of
the war, likewise should be assured.
The board declares the war to be an
interregnum in which the wheels of
industry should turn only In the COM
mon cause and for common ends, and
neither for unjust profits on the part
of capital or unfairly inflated wages
for labor, stressing maximum produc-
ton as the paramount necessity and
unselfish cooperation as the prelimi-
nary essentials to this accomplishment
There is a reaffirmation by the board
of the principle that the worker is en-
titled to wage sufficient to sustain
himself and his family in health and
comfort and a restatement by the
board to apply this principle in each
of the cases to come before 1t for de-
ciSion.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

Armor for the American soldiers,
helmets, shields and breastplates. is
being modelled In the workshops of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New
York. the war department announces.
The best of the types used by the sol
diers of former days is being wrought
into shapes for present warfare, some
pieces on ancient anvils and by ham,
mers that were actually used centuries
ago.
In direct charge of the workshop
where the work is being done is
French artisan whose skill has been
known to armor collectors the world
over, and whose forbears for genera
lions back have kept alive the dying
trade of the armorer.
This war In Europe has brought
back into use many discarded weapons
and practices of medieval warfare.
There has been the. adoption of steel
helmets by all the warning powers.
breastplates, armored waistcoats and
trench shields. This necessitated an
overhauling and new study of ancient
armor. with the result that experts de-
clare that scarcely a technical idea has
been brought forward which was not
worked out In elaborate detail by the
old-time armor makers.
The Metropolitan museum collection
is among the seven great collections of
ancient armor. 1t Is an incident to this
collection that there was established
at the museum an armorer'S workshop.
So far as known 1t is unique. In 1t
were cleaned repaired and restored
pieces that were defective. Daniel
Tachaux, a French artist, was in
charge. He Is working now under the
direction of Major Bashford Dean of
the ordnance department.
Armor models are being turned out
there in accordance with the sugges-
lions of General Pershing and the ord
nance department. Twenty-Five diff
ferent types of armor defenses have
been made in various factories in ex-
detrimental lots, several in many thou
sands of pieces, which have won ia
vor at army headquarters. The eff
cacy of armor protection for the SCI
diers is indicated by reports that more
than 40 per cent of the hospital cas-
ualties suffered were leg wounds and
about 80 per cent arm wounds, the legs
and arms of the fighters being free
! from armor cover.
While Y. NJ. G. A. workers In bat
tle-torn region of France were carry
ing delicacies to American soldiers In
the front line trenches they left their
storehouse deserted. French soldiers
entered the storehouse to guard the
supplies. They found chewing gum,
thought 1t food, stuffed whole pack
/ ages into their mouths, masticated 1t
for a time and then tried to swallow
It. Some succeeded in getting 1t down.
There were no casualties, but the
| French soldiers were inspired with q
high regard for American digestive ap-
paratuses
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

The mid West states are turning to
a larger use of motortrucks in the de-
livery of hogs to the important interior
markets. This relieves railroad trans
portation conditions to considerable
extent.
The motortruck business Is becom-
ing so important that commercial or
ganizations of Omaha are taking active
measures to utilize the trucks on re-
turn trips to country points for hauling
various kinds of freights. Experience
has shown that motortruck marketing
is as feasible in winter as In other sea-
sons
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-08-22

American dietitians have made
bread by substituting as high as %
per cent of rice for wheat flour and
have obtained white yeast bread of
excellent flavor.
The Coconino sun., 1918-11-15
DON'T OvERSTOCK
 ON SUBSTITUTE FOODS

Phoenix, Nov. 14.-A warning was is- sued to all wholesale and retail mer- cantile concerns of Arizona by the federal food administrator against overstocking in substitutes.
 The signing of the armistice with Germany will make necessary many changes in the conservation program and these are now being considered in an executive session of state food ad- ministrators in Washington. It is quite likely that the rules regulating the use of flour and substitutes will be modi- fled and for this reason, it is ex- plained, dealers are cautioned against obtaining too large a supply of substi- tutes.
The Coconino sun., 1918-11-15
Telling Uncle Sam.

Among the wearisome mass of cor respondence government department must read through daily, there is a never failing source of amusement in the answers of uneducated people.
 Asked "where were you born? ?" one answered, "died when I was an in- fant." Another, deceased is dead, so far as I know" In space at the bottom of a form for signature or mark appeared lone small scar on the back of my neck"
 One of the most cryptic replies was "Aitin aidono becosegorntuitalie' which was finally deciphered to read, Eighteen; I don't know because he gone to Italy"
 Some weird and wonderful occupa- tions are revealed at times, such as "norkor," "dust gentleman" bulldog burner" "body washer" "animal in- stinctor" and catching rabbits on me own," which is tactful way to de- scribe poaching.
 An old lady pathetically remarked q have been left enough money to live on, when I get it."
 A fair specimen of English as she is written is: "Sorry to inform you that he has listed for the war and we can't do nothink about anythink about him and we don't know what to do without anythink of his'n because we don't know where hes went"