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The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The Dutch have done a great deal
for the relief of the Belgians,- but that
the people of Holland would be JUST.
fed in Selling supplies of food sent by
Americans for the relief of Belgium
is a theory that is not likely to gain
cOuntenance in the United States.
Were the thing to happen 1t would
be looked upon as attesting not to a
condition of starvation In Holland, but
a determination to resort to desperate
methods for the purpose of diverting
this country from the maintenance of
its embargo on the shipment of food
products to neutral nations which have
been supplying Germany.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
ESSENTIAL AND NoNEssENrlAL.

While the government is drawing
the line between essentials and nor.
essentials for priority rights in trans
portation, the same line should be
drawn voluntarily by people generally
in their various undertakings. The
biggest business which we have in
hand right now is to win the war into
which we have been dragged by Ger
many and to win 1t as quickly as pos
sible, because every month or week or
day that its duration is cut short rep
resents untold saving of lives and
money, of suffering and sorrow. While
we are waging war, however, those at
home must live and they must hold
fast to the institutions and the stand
ards of living hat have been achieved
and for whose protection and prepara-
ton we are really fighting, says
Omaha Bee. The principal point where
the distinction between essentials and
nonessentials is necessary In
the consideration of new enterprises.
Is the proposed venture helpful to the
winning of the war or merely talcu-
lated to dissipate money and effort
that could be used to better advan-
tage? Is it one that is Immediately
urgent or can 1t be deferred without
serious loss? If what Is planned is to
answer a real demand that cannot well
be met otherwise we should go on with
it. If it is something that would not
be missed if it would fail to mate
rialize ii is a nonessential that can
wait.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

War demands cut down the petro.
leum stock in the United States to the
extent of nearly 100000 barrels dur.
ing the first nine months of the pres
ent year, and there has been an in
crease of seven per cent in consump-
ton compared with the corresponding
period of 1915. Under the circum-
stances the rise in price seems a phe-
nomenon in accordance with the law
of supply and demand.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
CENT A WORD

GOOD 40-acre Absecon farm for sale
large house; on creek. Apply 81 E
Verona e 23c
LOST-A gold pin, pierced design
with Il karat diamond in centre
Reward if returned to Mrs. Shoe
maker on Lake Place.
WANTEb.-A woman or girl for gen
eral homework; experienced; plail
cooking; 4 adults. Address Loci
l. Box 191, Hammonton, N. j.
FOR SALE-Four-horse saw rig, 90 in
cutoff and "a in. rip saw, mounted or
a bolster wagon; $50 complete. Ap
ply James Proctor, Box l, Mckee
City, N. j. 23c
FOR SALE-Chicken House, ska
Apply II Woodland avenue, Pleas
antville. 23c
WANTED-Well-heated room in cen.
trail part of P1easantville. Address
B, Pleasantville Press office.
FOR SALE.-Chicken houses, stoves
and farming tools. 8 Greenway ave-
nue., Pleasantville. 23c
FOR SALE.-Forty pure bred Rhode
Island Red pullets, some are now
laying and others soon will lay. ].
Al. McAnney, 544 N. Main st. 23
FOR SALE.-To close estate, lot No.
Z, Bayview section, 120x30; guaran-
teed title; $3.50 cash; cheap at $3.50.
Apply 1917 N. 9th ST., Philadel-
phia.
WOOD FOR SALE.-Stove lengths.
Oliver H. Reninger, above Farming
ton Sta, Phone 56-J5, Pleasantville.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-Ga Gas
heater, set sleigh bells and good
square piano. Make offer. 81 e.
Verona nj 23c
FOR SALE.-Cord wood cut to any
length, $40 per cord delivered. Write
Roy E%sslinger, Linwood, New Jersey
WANTED-A person to represent us
in Pleasantville. Geo. Kelly's De-
partment Store, 1916 Atlantic Ave-
nue., Atlantic City.
FOR SALE.-64 acres of Timber Land
5 minutes WALL from station on
Reading Railroad. VIM. Hauenstein.
FOR RENT-Dwelling, Merton ave-
nue., So per month. Apply James c..
Vickers, 81 S. Main street.
MONEY TO LOAN on mortgages;
various amounts; placed promptly.
T. B. Wootton, 10 N. Main Street,
Pleasantville, N. J.
MONEY TO LOAN on first mort
cages. Apply to James C. Vickers
& Co., 81 S. Main street.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell
for cash. Both phones. Drop pos
tai. Moore's, 2218 Atlantic Ave-,
Atlantic City. Established 1896.
MUSIC STUDIO, Is S. Georgia avenue.
Instruction for voice and fingers.
Both systems taught for all instru-
ments from start to finish. Special
training for children of talent to be-
gin at the age of 8 years. Other
studies taught on application. Mad
am Lambert.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

left in the world to erect a monument
to the memory of the old-time butcher
who used to sell you a round steak
for a dime and fling in a hunk of liver
for lagniappe?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

China does not like the agreement
between the United States and Japan
whereby the United States recognizes
certain interests of Japan in China. 1t
may be that the situation will be i'm
proved upon China's fuller under
Standing of what has been agreed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The decision of the Housewives
league that the doughnut is unpatriot-
ic, because its manufacture necessl-
tates a wasteful use Of fat, applies
only to the period of food emergency.
The doughnut will come back with
renewed popularity after the war.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

According to the department of ag-
rieulture, the 1917 corr crop is 3,191,-
0S3,O00 bushels, the greatest by 66,00O,-
600 bushels v grown in this coun-
try, and a record yield of potatoes also
is reported. Now will prices drop?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

A bureau of manufacturing re-
sources will soOn be established to
wrestle with the problem of co-ordi-
mating more closely the industrial
strength of the country for the pros
ecution of the war. This bureau will
be helpful, it is expected, when the
curtailment of n~on-essential indus
tries begins. \
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02
J. r. RAPPORT
PLEASANTVILLE. N. ].
Phone 129-W
Phone 129-W

The U-boat has been baffled, accord
ing to the optimists, and according to
the kaiser it is to play its most de
structive part in the war. Under the
circumstances, we had better keep on
looking for the pests.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

One parsonage whom the war has
not affected to any appreciate extent
Is little Dan Cupid, who is as active
in his w peculiar line as if the
whole world were not being turned
topsy turvy. The weddings are going
on as steadily as usual.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The inhabitants of the United States
are divided into two classes, all favor
ing peace, the difference being that
those who are loyal to American insti-
tutlons are for peace regardless of it's
terms.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The amount of money that the gov
eminent is going to have to spend
ought to make it pretty clear that you,
as a producing part of the govern
ment, will have to be economical in
stead of ~extravagant if you r going
to get by.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

When you attend a friends golden
wedding, you may know with certainty
that early in the game he learned the
l,nack of thinking profoundly and keep
ing his mouth shut. Otherwise, there
would have been no golden wedding.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The American ambulance driver who,
to illustrate the terribleness of the
war, says that 10000 recruits have
been used to keep a French regiment
on the Verdun font at full strength,
probably knows as much about it as
any of the American ambulance driv.
ers who are at the front.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

For a gallant crew to start out on
the conquest of Great Britain in a mil
%lion-dollar airship 900 feet long, to be
brought down in France by tire trou-
BILE or something, and to be captured
by a farm hand with a shotgun out
hunting rabbits-well, that is adding
terrors to war;
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

If automobiles were to adopt the
rule of stopping instead of putting IN
extra speed when there is a doubt re-
garding the chance to pass safely in
front of an advancing locomotive,
there would be fewer fatal accidents.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The Herr professors in Germany who
see a democratic n peeping over the
Prussian horizon are about as CLEARLY
informed as the war lords, who said
they could conquer the world.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

Can 1t be the Prussians' slowing up
in Italy is because they have learned
that Venice, after all, is a venerable
center of art and not an ammunition
pitcher blown up?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

After this winter the modern world
vill realize more clearly why it a
That the medieval poets were so ire
mendously thrilled by the approach of
spring.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The mar who buys and reads his
home paper demonstrates both his pa
triotism and his intelligence by the
act. Pleasantville is made up of two
classes of people-those who DO and
those who DON'T. Don't be a "don't.'
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

BY perseverance and determination
a man can cut himself with q safety
razor. Through exercising these same
qualities n can get ones self impris-
oned in this country for abusing free
dom of speech.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

Everybody. of course, wants to help
win the war, but a good many peo-
PIE want a lot Of extra pay for do
ing so.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

Thrift stamps enable the modest
quarter dollar to do at least six bits
worth of patriotic service.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

Switzerland has sealed her four
frontiers and probably posted her
navy to catch blockade runner and
barricade climbers.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The new conservation slogan for
housewives: "Don't stuff your hus-
band, husband your stuff"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

It is a safe rule that a rumor detri-
mental to the government or its allies
isn't so.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

Perhans the feelings of the flag
a'Yht to be taken into consideration
. 1--we who are forcing pro-Germans
:s il.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

The United States mint is 8 million
] 'anies behitd. SO are the .rest>o1 ~.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-02-02

MUSIC STUDIO, Is S. Georgia avenue.
Instruction for voice and fingers.
Both systems taught for all instru-
ments from start to finish. Special
training for children of talent to be-
gin at the age of 8 years. Other
studies taught On application. Mad
am Lambert.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
ADJUSTMENTS
"Oh, Boy"-Jcffersoh

Replete with tuneful song numbers and highly diverting comedy situations "Oh. Boy" New York musical comedy success, fairly captivated the audiences at the Jefferson theatre yesterday. While the attendance last night was rather light, the matinee-goers coma fortably filled the theatre. The perform ance of a somewhat breezy nature was well received and many ot the ,.ns mum bers were accorded hearty applause. The plot, while not new, was presented un- der a successful camouflage.
 The plot is wound about George Budd. a young fellow of the quiet, easy-going type. who has recently married Lou El- len Carter. daughter of Judge Carter. The marriage. for obvious reasons. has been kept a secret between themselves, and this condition causes no end of try ing situations.
 The characters were well selected and a certain life and pep was shown which 1t takes to get the real effect in a play of this character.
 aAn Old-Fashioned Wife,' by Miss waixel and chorus oa NnItters, received curtain calls as long as they would Ye- snond ssTill the Clouds Roll Bly," Nest. ing Time" and the dance by Miss Hines ard Mr Henmer were equally well re- ceiyed, Miss Hines is as 1.-the and SUD- nle as can be imagined. and the dance scored biz. The complex situations, growing more tangled as each additional explanation Is made, are interest-com- polling until the very end. The whole performance ia replete with originalitiea in every form.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
SUBMARINE LOSSES
 IN 1877 ESTIMATED , MILLION TONS
This Thought Double Ton mage Built-American Pro- ductiOn During Period
 Was 901 ,223 Tons

Washington January R.-AmeSca's merchant ship production in 1917 is put at 90l, ,2ss gross tons in reports made 10 the shipping board. This was nearly double that of 1916 and almost half of the worlds output of 1.ses9is tons that year.
 Figures showing construction in other countries in 1911 have not been received in this country, but shipping board off cials believe America led tho world in tonnage output England and Japan, they said, probably were the only coun- tries that increased their production over that of 1916.
 Sinkings of submarines in 1917 are gen. orally reckoned at 5,0000oo tons, probably about twice as much tonnage as was built England now Is building ships at a fast rate and Japan also has in- creased it's construction, which has been hampered by lack of steel. Other coun- tries are building few ships.
 The shipping board today decided to remove from the great lakes an addi- tional 90 ships for ocean service. The vessels will be cut in half this winter and will be removed through the Well Hand canal and reassembled when navi- gation is resumed in the spring. Already ia ships have been brought out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
RUSSIAN OFFICERS |. CANNOT JOIN ARMY
 OF UNITED STATES
Because of Law It Has Been Necessary to Re fuse Offer Made
 in France

With the American Army in France, January 12.-(By the Associated Press) Because of the law that does not permit any but citizens of the United States 10 become officers in the American army It has become necessary to refuse the offer Of Russian officer, representins larse number of brother Russian officers Tn France, to place group of officers at the disposal of General Pershing, to be used as he might see fit. The decision also affects the plan of the United states army to take over the Russian army in France, to be utilized as labor army at the same rate of pay as the American la
 bor battalions
 Many of the Russian officers would
 have proved of great value to the Amer ican forces as instructors, aviators ana interpreters When their representative was informed by the American officials that 1t would be impossible to grant the request of himself and his comrades. he explained:
 Il had hoped to be able to hgnt TOT
 Russian liberty under the Stars ana Stripes and would gladly become citi- zen of the United States for the privi- llege of serving her armies. I am now a man without a country, but l am unable to fight. I shall offer my services to the | Red Cross or the Young Mems Christian | association and endeavor to be of assis- tance to the men who are fighting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
MORLEY TO CONDUCT
 CANNING CLASS

II. s. Mobley. who planted 10000 gar dens in Chicago last year and who will assist in the spring garden campaign for Birmingham, will conduct a class on. pre- serving and canning garden products Wednesday morning at 10 a. m. at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. All members of the Housewives' league, school teachers and any one interested in the conservation of food is urged to be present.
 A delegation has been appointed from Jasper, Gardendalc, Ensley and Pleasant Hill to spend the day in Birmingham and attend the demonstration of Mir. Mobley as we'll as his address on "Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
&e Back hsHts

the acid of grapes and lemon juice, combined with lithia, and Is harmless to flush clogge- kidneys and stimu- neutralizes the acids in the urine so it no longer irritates. thus ending bladder disorders.
 lad Salts is harmless: inexpensive: makes a delightful efferveseent HtA1a- water drink which everybody should take now and then to keep their kid neys clean. thus avoiding serious com
 "A weu-known local druggist says he sells lots of lad Salts to folks who believe in overcoming kidney trouble while 1t is only trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
ENTERTAINMENT BY
 THE JUDAEAN CLUB

The public is cordially invited to at tend the first of a series of literary en- tertainments to be given by the Young Judean club under the auspices of the Y. M. II. A. tonight at S:3O ?. m. The following programme will be given:
 America"
 Remarks by president of Young Judea, MT. Nose Sipcr.
 object of the Y. NJ. H. A." MT. E. Friend.
 Vocal solo, Miss Bessie Berman, accom- panied by Miss L. Greeuberg.
 why | Am a Zionist Miss Frances Abelson.
 "Young Judea and the War;" Mir. Julius Stein.
 Musical selections by members of Young Judea.
 eThe Jewish Youth' Mir. T. Abelson.
 Violin solo, MT. A. Joseph, accompanied by Miss D. Garry.
 Our Flag" Miss Libbie Greenberg.
 ITO England,'' Mir. Max Mayer. 'Hatikma." Mir. Frank Abelson, accom-. panied by Miss Frances Abelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
believe that everything had been 1oHe which should have been accompllsae1'
 SUpIrID FEEI, SECURE
,.,. |. ~,, ba added

q don think 1t has" he added.
 CT think the country is entitled to leel secure.'' Mir. Baker replied. adding that when all the facts are known feeling of security will be justified.
 Senator Hitchcock cited specific short ages of clothing and ordnance and saio MT. Bakers statements would leave the impression that everything is lovely when the facts showed that it is not
 Tn executive session the secretary was questioned for nearly two hours regard ing supplies for the American army over seas and other confidential matters. During the session Chairman Chamber lair took occasion to ask why in his an- nual report Mir. Baker had disapproved the senator's bill for universal military training. The secretary replied that his principal objection was that sufficient officers could not be spared from service to take charge of the training. He also expressed the belief that decision on 8 definite military policy for the nation eAspuld be deferred until the end of the war when the world will face very changed conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

Most people forget that the kidneys: ike the bowels. get sluggish ana ciogged and need a flushing occasion, aiiy. else we have backache and dull misery in the kidney region, severe headaches. rheumatic twinge& torpid liver, acid stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of bladder disorders.
 active and clean, and the moment you feel an ache or pain in the kidney region. get about four ounces of lad SaIts from any good drug store here. fake a tablespoonful in glass of water before breakfast for few dsys and your kidneys will then act nne. This famous ssalts Is made from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13

the salaries of postoffice employees was held in favor by the congressional post office appropriation committee. R. w. Brown, chairman of the legislative com mittee of the local branch of the asso- oiation, received the letter.
 MT. Brown stated yesterday that ne thought that a new bill incorporating all the good points of the several bills now pending would be drafted In regard to the raise. he stated that this was ne@ed to meet the unusual conditions brought about by the war, and. that the salaries received heretofore were sufficient dur ing ordinary times.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
CREATION OF NEW
 MUNITIONS BUREAU l OPPOSED BY BAKER
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reorganization of the department as de- tailed by the secretary, thus presaging a possible conflict later at the capitol over legislation the committee has announced it will press, it was decided to investf- gate further the operation of the depart fnent under the reorganization plan be- fore interrupting the inquiry to champion Senator Chamberlain's bill for minister of munitions and other measures.
 TO CALL OTHER WITNESSES
 Secretary Bakers examination on ord- nance and supplies was concluded late today in executive session. and it was announced that next week the committee would call members of the council of national defense, the War industries board and other government agencies for examination, as to their opinion of the necessity for 8 munitions depart ment.
 BAKER GIVES REASONS
 In opposing Senator Chamberlain's bill MT Baker said the minister of munitions would be an industrial dictator and that mo human being could be found to decide all the questions it would pre- sent"
 The secretary also pointed out that his Judgment on military matters would be subservient to that of the munitions di- rector and insisted that the recent de- partmental reorganization is virtually similar to the navy departments system and also the British munitions director ship.
 Tn detailing the. reorganization, Secre- tary Baker said the war industries board, by authority of common consent. if not technical legal power, would be come the supreme arbiting authority 1T co-ordinating industrial needs of thu var, and added that President Willard O the board and General Goethals, acting uuartermaster general, approve the plan
 Questioned by senators, MT. Baker ad mitted that under the new army suppl. department, the ordnance, quartermas ter's, medical, aviation and engineer bu reaus would do separate purchasing, bu said it would be co-ordinated and di rected. This feature was sharply criti cised by committee members as failing t effect centralization of Heunitions affairs
 Secretary Bakers statements regardin sufficiency of supplies were criticised b Chairman Chamberlain and Senator Hitchcock, McKellar. Weeks and others MT. Chamberlain said the country woul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
TEACHING CENTER
 TO OPEN AT TUTWILER

The teaching center for surgical dress fngs will open in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel tomorrow and will con tinue through Wednesday. with Mrs. Kathryn Mobley of New Orleans as instructor.
 This teaching center is held under the auspices of the Birmingham chapter Q, the Rcd Cross and classes will be held from a. m. to 12 and from to 4:so D, m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
Former Police Chief and Two Others Acquitted of
 Protecting Vice Resorts

Chicago January 12.--Charles c. Healey, former chief of police of Chicago; Detec- tive stephen Barry, and William Skid more, a saloon keeper, were found not guilty by jury tonight on charges or conspiracy to protect illegal resorts. The jury was out five hours before arriv- ing at a verdict. The trial began October i5 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-13
BILL HELD IN FAVOR
 TO INCREASE PAY OF
 POSTAL EMPLOYES

A letter was received yesterday from William r. Gibbons, secretary of the United National Association of postoffce Clerks. stating that the bill to increase