davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
PRESS COMMENT.
"WITHOUT STINT OR LIMIT %

No one will mistake the meaning of
President Wilson's words at Baltimore.
II will be scnscd rs quickly in Middle
Europe as in the Western Hemisphere.
In Berlin especially the language used
by him on this occasion is more easily
understood than any other. When ho
said that 'force, force TO the utmost
| without stint or limit" would be cxcrted
by the United States to make right tho
law Of the world and cast every selfish
dominion down in the dust, he gave
Americas final answer TO dishonest peace
proposals and Americas boldest defiance
to the threats of autocracy.
Here is will to victory as rugged as
that which the military party in Prussia
has been cultivating for years. IL fore
shadows an American peace, not OF
plumber and oppression, not of anncxations
and bondage, not of indictments TO new
wars, but peace which will correct
wrongs ancient and modern and restrain
forever brutal and vicious aggression. II
is to be peace wholly unlike the German
peace into which Russia. chiefly through
its own folly, WAS recently betrayed.
The force to which the President refers
is physical, and il will give expression on
the battletields of Europe TO the might
of the greatest Of republics Whatever
the cost may be, its purposes will not
change II accepts the challenge of a
tyranny without conscience or honor or
capacity for covcnanted peace, but IL docs
so because moral forces have failed utter
ly. because fair words in Berlin and Vienna
have been made TO cover periidy, and
because as against the sword Of absolutisim
there is no appeal except To the sword Of
liberty
Replying To the military masters of
Germany in terms which they will not
fail to comprehend the President at the
same time gives sufficient response TO
recent addresses by their humble servants
in the civil life of war-naking Imperialism.
He tells them plainly that they arc3 lis
credited. and why They arc simply the
accomplices Of the war party. If even
now they could show sincere purpose to
discuss peace in which strong and weak
should share alike, he would meet them
half wav. hut there is no such purpose
and they have ne such power The Prcs-
dent turns, therefore, from the council
table to the firing-lne. from Hertling and
Caernin 10 fIindcnburF. Ludcndorff and
Ntckcnsen, The real rulers OF Germany.
the men Who must be convinced and who
to be convinced must he beaten New
York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
Condition Of Our Roads.

The bad condition of the public roads
leading to and out of Wilmington is now
being brought to public attention in most
unfavorable manner. The military trans
portation service of the Federal govern
ment, in sending supplies and men from
one section TO another by motor truck
contingcnts, has sent a number of these
contingents. in both directions, through
Wilmington. Thereby these contingcnts
have become acquainted with our high
ways.
Many are the rough and rocky roads
| have traversed by motor car. and by
horsc-drawn vehicles and by horseback, y
writes a correspondent of the Baltimore
News who accompanied one OF these army
motor truck contingcnts, "and these all
fade into nsignlficancc when compared to
Delaware roads, particularly from Will
mington to the Maryland State iinc.
Series after series of ruis, from one and
a-half TO two feet deep, rows OF burrows
closely resembling q ncwly-plowed field,
little ravines and sunkcn mud gardens,
protruding rocks and boulders- these are
all applicable to the roads in Delaware,
This is disgraccful. even Illuminating.
Especially so in view of the fact that during
the past twenty years New Castle county
expended thousands of dollars in the con
struction OF improved highways, with
excellent results But these good high
wavs. once built, were permitted 10 90 for
wears without attention or repairs of any
kind. and naturally deteriorated seriously.
by reason OF the extensive travel they
attracted. II was not until a few wears ago
that the Levy Court turned It's attention
to tho important matter Of upkccp and
repairs
The Levy Court is entirely responsible
for the reproach that is now being cast
upon Delaware by reason Of the bad con-
diton of the highways leading 10 WI
mington l could have made things bet
ter II taxed The people heavily enough
to provide the required money But i
'loAicd on the Job OF upkccp and repair
tor wears. and Is only at this time getting
alive to the situation What i may do
hereafter no ono knows
Vet after ali the citizens u New castle.
especially the taxpayers are responsible
Ior our situation They tolerated the in
competent Levy Court, election after
election
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
TREASON TALK.

There is good deal of Pronunciation
these days Of few men and women who
talk and act pro-German. This is a
free country but if they are allowed TO
go on in this style, il will not be a free
country much longer 1t is mighty easy
TO abuse freedom, and the usual way
to kill it is to abuse il. Pro-German
talk is that sort of abuse
All people who believe in American
liberty and who intend 10 live in this
country must stop IT, Ii they like any
other country better than this, let them
60 To it, but AS long as they stay in this
country they viii have to stop their
traitorous talk We are done with Ger
many, root and branch, and everybody
should appreciate that fact and act ac-
cordingly.
Public sentiment against ro-Germanism
or any form of kaiserism is getting
stronger in this country every day, but
let us hope it will not become so conten-
tious and vindictive as to become evi-
dent.-Ohio State Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
LIBERTY LOAN.

Liberty Loan, were YOU Libert Gift,
And not an example of judgment and
thrift,
Were you to pass, never more to return,
Were you the last that I've struggled to
Still ! should say rs we parted In pride,
These are the dollars that I've senctified
These are the dollars, once treasured las
mine
/ That | have offered at Liberty's shrine.
II could count up the money I've spent,
Count every dollar and say where II went,
Little of pride would be mine To recall
There would be selfishncss written IN all,
Money for pleasure and ralTnent TO wear
That | have always been able To spare,
But out of all the glad dollars I've known
The finest were those of the Liberty Loan.
They arc the dollars I've pledged TO the
truth.
Dollars I've sent with our finest OF youth
Into the battle zone, fighting for me,
They arc my voice speaking over the sea
All that with money ] ever have done
Cannot compare with this service' there
none
Even in deeds that I've done for my own
Fit To be classed with my Liberty Baon,
They are the dollars | halowcd with love
For the star-spangIed banner that s
flying above:
Dollars devoted TO winning for men
Freedom and laughter and eladness again
They are my dollars still spotless and
clean,
Unstained by anything sord'd and mean
And they shall stand, till life's last debt
is paid
A the best use OF money ! ever have
made
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
IGNORANt T..
=. 4. siu Pont

Red gore about ~ deep as seven seas.
And winds that wall Der heaps Of bones
for isles.
Is it. a dove that last must bring release
Seeking an are o er many sangulneous
miles
Or is the sword Of that young land to hew.
A path TO VIC try and u Cinsar fate
Meath the fair furls OF the red, white and
blue.
Bright with the stars OF many
sovereign state
Peace, @, America YOU know no !,eace.
While Freedom still IS fettered down III
chains:
They called YOU craven, loving we'll your
ease.
Rot with the canker-worm ot seeking
gains,
But little do they know the stripes and
Stars
OF that brave flag borne through We
tOrlous wars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
BE Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which IS very
injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes
the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain null
sifed cocoanut oil, for this is pure and
entirely greaseless. Its very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any,
thing else all 10 pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub it in; about teaspoonful is all
that il required 1t makes an abundance
of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
oughly, and rlnses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and is soft
fresh looking. bright, fluffy wavy and
easy to handle Besides, it loosens anC
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt anC
dandruff
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
MEETINGS TONIGH /

Bethany Band
Coremakers Union
Blacksmths Union
Brandywine Fire Go.
Division No /, A O. H.
Waneta Council d of T.
Calanthe Lodge, II OF 7.
Humanity Circle, b OF
Corinthian Lodge, > OF Ii
Crusaders Castle, n G. l.
Eureka Conclave, : " NJ
Germania Temple, l.. @. l..
Fame Castle, 4 O. * NJ G.
German Beneficial Society, No. l.
Corinthian Lodge, 4. +. 4 4. NJ.
Peerless Conclave, IL or = w NJ
Reynolds Encampment, | O. O /
Washington Camp No. Is, T. @. ;. \.
Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 302
Harmony Council, No. |. I. T Of \
East End German Democratic Club
Brandywine Com. 4 * | O. H. Vi
Guiding Star Temple, No. d, o. of /
Moriel Encampment, No. |, [. O. ~ IT,
vii. Branch, No 26, Grand Fratermos.
CAT and Ship Painters Protective Asso
Y. p. s. Zion German Lutheran Church
Snowflake Lodge, No 65, L. A. B. r. l.
Camp Farrell, No /, Spanish War Vets.
Camp 1926, Royal Neighbors of America
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
GROUND GLASS IN BREAD.

Ground glass Is being found in loaves
OF bread and in rolls that are being sold to
the people Of New \ lork City The re-
ports, received with incredulity at first.
are entirely too cITcumstantial and specific
TO be longer doubted Only on the theory
that police heutenants and citizens at
widely separated points have entered into
q conspiracy TO terrOrize the people and
drive them to panic can we reject the
rumors Sunday Bernard Hart. of 76l
East l56th street, appeared at the Bronx
Detective Bureau with bag containing
seven rolls He said that glass had been
found III similar rolls purchased at u
grocery store in Forest avenue. The
seven rolls were cut and all contained
glass Lieutenant Duane said this was a
repetition OF u number of like offenses
that have occurred in the Bronx recently.
So too, have such offenses occurred in
Manhattan and in Brooklyn The most
plausible theory, perhaps, IS that pro-
German bakers are acting rs individuals
IN thus endangering the lives OF men.
women and children who are non-com-
batants and the destruction Of whom can
not possibly be Of military advantage to
their 'fathcrland"
1t is Enthusiastically Teuton, and it
may lead TO "A generalAmilitary order that
only men Of non-9errnan blood be per-
mitted to work in bakeries New York
Morning Telegraph.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
THE EVENING SMILE.
PREPAREDNESS.

When Elsie came home from neigh
bors house rnunching n chocolate, her
mother said reprovlngly
Now, Elsie. how many times have |
told YOU not to ask Mrs Grey for choen-
lates,"
Il dldnt ask her for any, replied Elsie
calmly II know whore she keeps them
The Youths Companion.
Where's your uncle, Tommy II
France I w hat Is he doing2 ! think
he has charge Of the war Omaha News
Mrs. Hiram Dalv readlnpl II SAYS
that Nero had two hundred rooks Hns-
band That beats or record by fifty,
At least Boston Transcript
"nocs Crimson Gulrh approve oi tla}
light saving Haven got 4 figured
out. replied Broncho Bob. but # Il :
goin' TO put stop 20 this habit'oi hreakin
up poker game Jos because dawn hap
pens TO be peepin over the eastern hills,
I'm fur II strong Washington star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

their best card is to endcavor to arrange for
a compromises primary contest without
opposition, and with the Organization
assured in advance of what its leaders may
deem its fair share of the favors of nomina-
tion.
What, therefore, will it be? A oompro-
mise, or bitter fight?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

The man who Is physically unable to
fight. but who Is financially able to buy a
Liberty Bond, even though it pinch him
to raise the money, Is doing his part in
fighting the war In ms way he Is render
ing as effective service as the husky and
brave young men who GO to the trenches
and take part in the assaults. And he is
hitting right straight at Germany's chief
power
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
Detective Was Obedient

One of the city detectives, gho ap-
Deared to be unknown to a new police
man, was moved on" by the latter. a
few nights ago when he stopped on Market
street to talk to another man. The de-
tective did not betrav his Identity but
did as the uniformed officer directed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

President Wilson had no hesitation in
taking up the insolent gauntlet thrown
down by the Kaiser Force, force with
out stint, said the President And before
this year comes to close the Kaiser will
have a decided realization Of what our
force is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

That the condition Of the people in
Germany behind the war lines is becom-
ing desperate can no longer be denied.
They are suffering from insufficient food
supplies and from oppressive impositions
BY the authorities Already they have
ample cause for revolution, and an out
break at any time would not be surprising.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
.t.:t.t+ttttttttt.utttt1t
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
ODE TO APRIL.

Oh, April, we are tickled, to see
YOU here once more Old winters
canned and picked good riddancc
. To the bore He hung around and
. clustered, with winds as sharp as
mustard, until he had us clustered,
and made our spirits sore. Now
winters hit the ceiling, no more his
snow he filings; and YOU have come
with healing and snlace in your
wings; with ecstacN man greets YOU.
he goes outdoors to meet You, To
odes like this hc treats YOU. he
chortles and he sings oh, April,
YOU re a winner with ribbons on
your horns You make the ancient
sinner forget his aches and corns;
YOU are the month that pleases, all
other months scem cheeses, you
bring us balury breezes, and bright
triumphant morns. The world,
that seemed forsaken, YOU make as
good as new; the little birds YOU
waken, to sing a song or two; YOU
clothe the plain with grasses and
flowers in gaudy masses; you start
the lads and lasses to spring Sleeps
eyes and WOO "Iwixt winter time
and summer you are the breathing
place; oh, April, you re a hummer,
thing of charm and grace: between
the cold that tries us, and summer
heat that fries US, fair April stands
and eyes us and soothes the human
race.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

'Brevity Is the soul of wi" is an old
proverb Also il is the most expressive
manner Of employing language, as Pre-
mier Clemenceau of France showed, when,
in reply to the statement OF Count
Czernin Of Austria about Clcmenceau
dallying with him over peace, he replied
''Czernin lied" That was alI-but it was
enough
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
KENNARD & co.
ailorcd Suits

The demand for tailor made Suits this senson has
been phenomenal The fabrics used siIvertone,
mems serge, trcotine and gabnrdne and give
fullest range for good tailoring There is distinctive
i'm every model show. Daily repenishing keeps
up the very highest point Of excel
Ience Many models at $500 to $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09


! smith are N the government hst u
/ soldiers sailors and marines and their
/ benehclaucS
/ Talk about your stone walls, your human
monoiths
an they match the army of the Smiths.
Smiths. Smiths
/ There's Ally smith from Alabam
And Billy Smith from Butte.
/ Ind CIarrN smith from Cofferdam.
Is scrappy as a tie.
! And Danny Smith, who says i al
One ornery gAloot,
There's Eddie smith Of Mlssisslp,
And frankie Smith ri Mass.
And George Smith. whose dexter grip
No German can surpass.
And big Hank Smith, who loves to dip
His nose III poison gas.
There's Izzy Smsth from old Manhat,
And John ] smith oi Maine,
And Kansas Smith from OFT fiat
And thirsty Western plain.
And Larry Smth. whose habitat
Was mud the sugar-cane,
See Smiths named Moses Matt and Mike,
Napoleon, Nat and Ned
Orestes Smith is on the hike
With Patrick Smith ahead,
And Quintius Smith. a chap hike,
By Rollo Smith IS led,
Bold sammy Smith of Skag-u-ay
Ranks Tommy Smith OF Troy
Ulysses Smith of Put-in-Bav
Greets Victor Smith with JOY
And Willie Smiths intense 'Hooray"
Shows he's no mommer's boy
Here's Xerxes Smith, who, by his name,
\ conqucror must be,
And Hankel Smith, who LEFT his dame
East of the Bowery,
And hot Zach Smith is IN the game
For L. S, you and me-
Foolish foemen think you freedoms
sons are myths
Look upon the legion of the Smiths,
Smiths, Smiths.
New Yor k World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thought and Comment % Every Evening
Readers.

fThe fun name and address OF the writer
must accompany each letter. not nsces'
arily foi publication. but ms evidence
OF good faith. Anonymous communications
VIII be ignored. Publication of letters does
rot carry with 10 iudorsement by Every
Evening OF the opinions therein expressed }
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
Thacher Union Meeting.

Ella Thacher Union Of the w. G. +. II.
will hold its monthly meeting next
Wednesday afternoon at > o'clock at
Harrison Street Church.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09

Now for loan subscriptions. Safe in
vestment, profitable interest and glorious
cause. What more could be asked?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
E,astlake W. {. L. L.

The Eastlake ". c. 4. L. will meet at
the home of Mrs. Saring, Thirty
and Market streets, this evening at,
: clock
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
Correct Silks

We have gathered from Silk section few
suggestions, all Of which rehcc. quality and desir-
ability.
Tafetss, Wash Satins, Bsronet Satins, Meteors,
Crepes, Quaker Satns, Broadcoths Pongees Shan
tungs, Habutss and a wonderful range Of striped
shifting silks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
OUR FIRST FIGHTING FAMILY.
John O'keefe.

More than 100000 persons named
smith are IN the government hst ni
soldiers. sailors and marines and their
beneflclaucS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-09
Other Suggestions

Waists of voie, linen, batiste, crepe dc chine,
silk broadcoth, georgette, white and coored wash
silks, 81. 90 to $500 each.
A top Coat cannot be omitted from wardrobe
hundreds Of styles here for your choosing.
Dresses for every occasion.
Wonderful range of fabrics in Cotton, Linen and
Wool
Spring weight Underwear and Hosiery.
Kid, Silk and Cotton Gloves.
If for your present Corset model is not
exactly TO your liking visit Corset section where
have fitted a model that is adapted 10 your
individual figure.
Get free Instructions in knitting while expert is
here this week.
621-623 Market Street
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-13
WAR LOANS IN ITALY.

Rome, Feb. 6.-(Correspondence of The Associated Press)-"A man must be either fool or traitor t, refuse to subscribe to war loan," declared Prime Minister Orlando in connec- ton with Italy's fifth loan which has brought in about $5OO,00O,OOO. "The nation needs the money to carry on the war and if there are enough fools and traitors among us not to sub scribe, then the government will sim ply take what it needs by high taxes"
 The result of the new loan, how ever, proved satisfactory and the ex- treme measures of unusual taxes will not have to be applied. War loans come to be quite customary proceed ing and the Italian public has each year made new subscriptions in re- sponse to the advertising campaigns of the secretary of the treasury and the banks.
 One of the features of the war loan has been the frankness of the news papers and particularly of Secretary of the Treasury Nitti regarding if nancial facts. "There's no use trying to fool the public regarding national finances" he said. "We need the money. We are paying nearly per cent interest to get it. It's a good investment. The Italian government will always pay it's debts. It's an in- ternational fact that it does so. As far back as 1866, when it had to offer eight and ten per cent interest, 1t adopted the policy of standing by it's pledges, and it will always do so."
 Confidence in the Italian loans have for several years been shown by the Americans living in Italy.
 To the present time the war has cost Italy about s4,000,000, 900, two thirds of which money has been spent on the army or land forces and the other third on the navy. Of this S4,- 900 ,OO0, ,o0O, $1,50O,OoO,OO0 have been raised by war loans. $500,0OO,OO0 by taxes, and about $2,Oo0,000,000 by special treasury bonds placed princi- pally in England and the United States for the purpose of paying for war purchases.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-13
Grand Glaize

We are having some fine weather now and everybody is preparing to farm.
 There was a party at MT. and Mrs. Fred Fuckers Saturday night and a number of young people were there to enjoy the occasion. Those present reported most enjoyable evening.
 Miss Maudie Morley was Grand Glaize visitor Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Humphrey visited Mrs. Weatherford Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewey Dark were Newport visitors Saturday.
 Miss Mamie Baker of Bradford visited Miss Hazel Ross Saturday.
 There will be pie supper at the school house Friday night. Every body urged to come and bring pie.
 MT. and Mrs. Morley made quick trip to Bradford Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Jennie Tucker was the guest of Miss Aidell Grooms Sunday.
 R. H. Dark is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Eula Rodgers.
 Miss Beulah Gravenmire has re- turned to her home at Judsonia. We are sure that some of our young men will miss her.
 There are several new cars in Grand Glaize and there seems to be a few wrecks.
 Mrs. Fife Tucker, who has been i'll for quite while, is reported bet ter
 Misses Jennie Grooms and Beulah Dark visited Bradford short while Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Thomson returned home from Newport Friday night.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-13
USES ovERcoAT AS BANK
by Disclosing Location of Savings.

New Monroe Smith, negro, Insisted in the court of special ses- sions that he had not stolen the over coat of Leslie Davis while he enter tained Davis in his home. Smith said the coat was his own property and he had a right to pawn it.
 'I can prove own the coat" said Davis. "There is nine dollars sewed in the lining"
 Promptly the justice ordered the lining ripped open and the money was found.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-13
KILL DEER TO REDUCE COST
Chippewa Falls Park Board Forced to SIay Because of Cost
 of Keep.

Chippewa Falls. Wis.-An increase in the herd of deer at the public park in this city and an increase in the cost of food for the animals, has caused the park board to have five of the deer slain, and the venison placed on sale Tn one of the parkets. Permission to Kill the deer had to be obtained from he state conservation commission.