davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
vOOD00ISM GIVES
DRAFT Community"
Relic OF African Barbarian Found TO
Dc FlourishfnE Hccnusc
of Mnr.

DALLAS. TEN. October 2S.-Tho ar
rest here of well educated negro, G.
e: Johnson. on Il charge OF conspiring
VII, Win others TO crade tho draft law
mas discloeed the fact that voodooism.
relic OF African barbarism. is flourish
ing again because of the war.
Negroes who have entered the army
arc known TO DC wearing SO-ca)lcd
charms to ward off illness and death
Slick negroes of Johnson's type np-
pircntly have been reapnE Il harvest
or dollars through the ignorance OF
In Johnson's preliminary trial it de-
vei2ped that he had set himself up as
coujuror" and that he had been
doing iand-oilice business selling
little packages to negroes In the draft
Johnson, it was said. told customers
that tho little blne velvet sacks were
charms" In each Of the bags was II
piece Of "lodcstonc.' which. in order
to be efficient, must be mated" to an
other bit of stone The second stone
was to be kept under the customers
pillow day and night. The victims were
told that the stone in the bag. which
"as to be worn around the neck. would
keep man from being drafted. IT.
however. this power by any chance wa.
overcome. the 'lodestonc" under the
mans pillow at home would draw him
out Of the service and land him safely
in his own domestic circle. II is said
that Johnson sold scores of the bags
at 50 each.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29

| nent results brought by Dreco have
added scores of friends to the long
lust already established by this herbal
medicine
1T IL tho most earnest conscientious
remedy persons out OF health can en-
pioy. Its invigorating action on the
Dlood, nerves and tissue is pronounced
by many nothing short of marvellous.
ihat Is why SO many men and women
from all parts of the country, in AL
most every station of life, are coming
forward with signed statements tell.
ing OF the remarkable results in their
cases. They are willing to tell their
stories SO other sufferers may read ana
profit. - :,
Don't put Off getting we'll. Go to-,
DAY or send TO the nearest dispensing
depot and get n supply OF Dreco. You
won't regret it after it has done it's
work TO wipe out your troubles and
made YOU we: and strong again.
Dreco is recommended and dispensed
IN Richmond by Tragic Drug Co, SI7s
Fast Broad Street; Grant Drug Co.
Broad and Seventh Streets and Main
and twelfth Streets: Chelf Drug Co.
Harrison and Broad Streets; Peters,
burg r. a. Morrison, and George'sf
Drug Store. Hopewell. ya-Ady gs
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
HEROES ALL
Band Players From Kansas Town
Carry Strctrhcrs Mt Chateau
ThfeEry.

HOLToN, KANS., October cs.-Holton
has pop!ation OF 2,Oc0. 1t is the home
Of the ltolton Band. The members OF
the band are the boys around town.
There is the village barber. the printer
the baker. tho clerk and all tho young
fellows who make UP the social clc-
ment of a town of this size.
When war was declared tho Holton
Band yearncd 10 demonstrate it's corn
lnand OF tune in a large war. So the
leader wired the headquarters of the
marine CORPS in Washington that the
band was at the service of the nation
Conccivably the eyes Of the command
ing officer popped out just n little on
receipt Of this tremendous information
from the local boys. But he made q,
note OF it.
An, inspector came here eventually
and listened TO the barber. the baker
the candlestick maker and the others
as they ripped off the march, The
band was recruited as a whole and
shipped off to Washington.
Well. Chateau Thierry and Belleau
wood aren't so far from Holton that
the band couldn't make itself heard
here: For in those most memorable
the village bandsmen dropped
their horns and went over the top
with sire:chcrS.
And every last one Of them has been
decorated for bravery
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
IN AND our OF TOWN.

Miss Rosebud Mason has returned to
hcr home in Charles Town. w Va,
after a visit 10 New York
Lieutenant AMI Mrs. Edward Smith
nave returned from their honeymoon
ana arc now at Columbia, :. e. where
the former is stationed for duty at
Camp Jackson. Airs. Smith was for
city.
Mrs. John Il. Jenkins who is The
guest of Mrs. T.. J.. Beadics, in Norfolk,
Will arrive III Richmond to-day to
spend the winter with her sister. Mrs
Charles Wortham.
Mrs. David Tucker Brown is snend-
Ing 4. short time with friends in North
Carolina.
Miss Mary Dodd. who has been the
guest OF relatives here tor several
,"eeks: is returning this week 10 her
home in Norfolk.
Mrs. Charles blackboard Robertson is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. Hardy Tay-
!or AT Accomac.
Mrs. Marion Copenhaver has returned
10 ncr home in chilhowic, after a visit
OF several weeks To friends here
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
sleep
APPETITE GONE
Nervous and Restless, and Kept
Getting Worse, Says Arkan-
sas Lady-C ardui
Brought Relief.

Marmaduke, Ark.-Mrs. Mary e.
Hill, near this place, writes: 81 was
in 4 very wretched state of health.
would be in bed two or three weeks
at time :. and would have faint
ing spells. / was SO weak and, oh!
how my back hurt me. was so
nervous and restless | couldn't sleep
didn't have any appetite and kept
getting worse. Every one was so
uneasy about me.
| cannot exactly describe two awful
spells had | had a shortness OF
breath and would smother at night.
! couldn't move or cry out. | felt
like | would die. My limbs would
get numb and feel very uncomforta-
bic. We used many medicines, and
didn't get better.
| had read of Cardui in the Birth
day Almanac and had often heard
that it was IL good medicine. I
began to take it according to direc-
IONS and began to improve. | soon
was strong and able to do my work.
| cannot praise Cardui enough. /
nave every reason to believe that it
saved MY life"
Tested and proven in every way
by many women. over period Of
more than 40 years. Cardui has at
tanned its present high standing and
popularity because OF the satisfac-
tory results secured from its use.
IT you are weak and rundown.
and need good, reliable tonic medi
cine. try Cardui. All druggists
Adv.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
(scCcIle-Binr

hSpGcial 70 The Times Dispatch.l
III Nhi|C iIESNll-LE, VA. October
?s.-,A wedding of interest to society
IN Virginia and Rhode Island tool;
place at IVY this county at noon
To-day, when Miss Honor Price
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles liar,
per Prlcc. Jr., became the bride Of
Christopher \. Greene. son of Mr.. and
1MS. william e. Greene. OF Providence
L. ]. The ceremony was performed y,
st. Paurs Episcopal church. Arch
deacon Frederick W. Neve officiating
me groom will enter the officers
training camp 1T Camp Lee Va, fol-
lowing the honeymoon trip The groom
is graduate OF Brown University. and
has made a host OF friends since he
years ago. The bride who comes nj -
fine Virginia family, was educated nj
stuart Hall Staunton, Va. and has
been prominent In social circles since
her debut a few years ago
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
50 c | E T Y

S$' d Nns n?$a5s e qss$r
SANDS sands, Jr;, first lieutenant, Tareo Iiun-
Miss Miss G ann a hfteSn1h EiGlG Artillery
and Adelphl College. and is meinbcy
or Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity.
the late. William vi. Sands and d' Mrs 9i
,nnn' or 2231 Monument Avenue. Rich
ese and the carne or 'fm ns,f."e Col
Technology. Pittsburgh, and u gradH-
sis IN lay w. of The University Of, vir-
training at Fort Mycr, he was sta,
ihiio s ed; at camp Ice. and is now with
In Norfolk.
to I hcr h D9usas N Go[dpn has returned
FREEMAN. T n h hsr hsi$N!er & Tf Kiss Il vis
NNp pcSnii; Of Raleigh. will arrive in
the susst o OF He to snsnH some Linz
her apartment in the Holland.
Ccnmmit4ees for Thrift stnmps.
of m vh, Jhoi9 mr. , Danes Chapter here,
president, is conducting the sale OF
% S.net saving III b and Thrift! stamps Tor me
city is deeply grateful to the Visiting
S Curse for the Splandid and heroic
S %1nk they IN have done during the ,epi
and, The DANES are rondacting '"eir
airs. Robert q; Cabcll and Mrs. l.. o.
sisIn , have charge of the sale OF
club plans to donate the prize. should
II win one. to some definite war ac-
tivity.
TcrrcII-Smith.
Smith, Of Haddonfeld, =. j.. annoince
INC approaching marriage OF their
liam :. Terrell. chaplain corps. L. s X.
hieutenant Terrell is a son of Cap,
is widely known il Richmond. lie is
ayounB preacher Of ability, and during
ms yacntions has, supplied at 4 number
MISS Smith is graduate OF Mt. Holy
S Sfs,ed 9MSE Tas e1dns vii be eee
home Of the bride in IIaddontield. y. j.
Leaves for Tennessee.
pa Ms. Roger " ~ Mercer formerly Miss
Join her husband. Mayor II. W. Mer-
Ger. at Swectwatcr. Tennessee, after
spending several weeks with her par
Ger and her little daughter viii make
thcir future home in Tennessee, where
Major Mercer is stationed as com,nan-
CANT oil the Tennessee Military lnsti-
tute.
In baltimore.
Mrs. Mrs; r h, Gaines smith. Of War
for Baltimore, where she viii be for
an extended stay. before returning TO
her home IN virginia Mrs. smith. who
last season. was the guest OF relatives
In this city during the carly fall on
route from Virginia beach. where she
and her sister. MISS Lena Gaines. had
spent the summer, to visit friends In
Baltimore.
Observation-Disclosures.
Miss Angela Noel Mossis was Mar
ried TO Edwin i.eylnour Jacobs. son
OF the late William I. Jacobs OF
thcriton, at the homo OF Nh ana Mrs.
Albert ,. lpOwncs In cape Charles last
1,uesday., Mrs, Downcs belng a sister OF
the bride. The ceremony was per
formed beneath an arch 81 cvcryreens
ana Nowcrs. Misses Margarc, scott
Emma Trowcr Bell Mary Abney Scott
and Henrietta Jacobs were Hover girls
and Miss Virginia WilIlams carried the
finI on SILVER tray. Tho bride WAS
given IN marriage ny her father
.ia'nes y. Mossis. OF Richmond. and her
sister was bridesmaid. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. J. Manning
Dunaway pastor OF Cape Charles Rap-
tist church. Fred Spady, Thomas
Downes, Luctns Jacob ana William COT
hgon were ushcrs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
Observation-Disclosures.

CHARLOTTESVILI.E VA. Octobor
2S;-Charles r. Iiagl.n. of Minneapolis.
Mini... and Miss Isabel Blackburn, Of
yorkshire. Eng" were quietly married
yesterday afternoon at the Prcsbv-
terrain manse in this city. the ceremony
being performed by DR.. George l..
petric The young. couple arc promi-
ncnt socially i'm Canada. The bride
came here recently to visit her sister
Mrs. j. a: torsythc at the University
OF Virginia. $3.50
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
Double Wedding In Culncper

ISHtCIHI % I Tie T!NDS- DlSUatCn.1
FREDERICKSB VA. October oS
a pretty double wedding occurred re-
Gently at the home in Culpeper county
when their daughters. Misses carrie
Lewis and Jessie Lillian, becames the
brides, respectively. Of John ". En-
ciey ana George {. Gibson. Rev. Mr.
Grubbs performed the ceremony. Bnt n
couples lcft Tor Il wedding trip They
VIII make their homes at Alexandria
Southern HALLWAY ~
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
Thomn. Bradford Cox.

INp"Dlal 90 INC Ilmes- DIspatcn.I
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA. October
2S.-Mrs. Richmond 4. Minor. Jr., OF
this city, received "A telegram yesterday
announcing the death, in Mountain
Bradford Cox. The body will be
brcught/to Virginia. the interment to
take place in Hollywood. Richmond. on
Wednesday. MIR. cox was q son OF
the late William Cox, OF Richmond
Va. and grandson Of the late Judge
James H. Cox. Of ChestcrfeSA County,
Va
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
ItOhertsnn-I.nehx

Especial to The Times Dispatch.I
ORANGE VA, October aS. - Miss
Armorel Rcedy. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John y. Reedy. Of Liberty Mills.
near Orange, and Hilton Robertson,
teller at the National Bank, of Char.
Iottesvil1c. were married Mt the home
OF the bride on Thursday morning. MIR.
Robertson is Il son OF DR.. Lindsy Rob-
ertson and II member of the Abe
marie Golf Club. MISS Rcedy was i'm
training at the University Iiospital.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
BOYS RESPOND TO CALL
Fifteen Thousand Enrol In Wheat
Growing Clubs I'm Southern
States.

WASHINGTON. October 2S.-An in
coming to the State Relations Service
OF the United States Department OF
sidered quite conservatively, of at least
a $4,000 enrolment in boys wheat
growing clubs in the fifteen Southern
States. These clubs in the South took
up wheat growing only a year ago.
at which time there was an enrolment
Of only $3.50 members who were grow
ing this crop.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
William INiacr.

Spee!al % Tine Times .Dispatch.
hARRlSONBURG, October 2S.-W!l- 4
liam kiser died nj his home near
Noun; Crawford yesterday afternoon /
from complicated pneumonia He was
thirty-fve years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29

ISDecia, 20 The Times DIS patCh.)
CHAIR .oTTE VA, October
2s.-Sidncy Thackcr, aged thirty-nve,
Young farmer residing near North
Garden, this county, died yesterday
Of meningitis, following an attack OF
influenza and pneumonia. He is sur
vIVed by his wife and several children.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29

TSpeciNI 10 The TImes DISPATCH
FREDERICKSBURG, VA, October
2S--Mrs. Rosa Campbell Parr. wife OF
Robert Parr. of Caroline County, died
at Bowling Green Friday after a ling
erng illness. She is survived by her
husband three daughters. one son and
;WO sisters
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
LcmucI Il. IIolInwny.

Especial 20 The Times-Dis patch.l
liAIIRlSONBGRt, October 2s.-Lcm-
ucl Il. Holloway, aged eighteen years.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. T.. Holloway,
died al the home OF his parents here
yesterday OF pneumonia. following
spanish influenza. Surviving, besides
his parents. are three brothers.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
John Randolph Irarman.

ISpecial 70 The Times Dispatch.
LfNCHBGltG, VA, October IS
death in Washington OF John Randolph
Ilarinan OF the navy. who was a son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank +. Hartman. for
meriy OF this city, but now of Wash
inglOn.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
MIS- \ L w.irhr

Especial 10 The Times Dispatchl
L.fNCHBCRG, VA. October Is
Mrs. Newsy j. Wright. eighty years Of
st Arlington, death resulting from a
complication OF stomach and heart
troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
j. IL. ChnndIer.

ESPECIAL 10 Tine Times Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, October
mail clerk ON the Southern Railway.
died yesterday at the home OF his
mother, At Barboursyillc. after brief
Illness OF pneumonia, following iniiu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
WOMEN'S MEETINGS.

The regular monthly meeting of the
ton. Council Of Jewish Women. has
been postponed on account OF existing
conditions. Due notice OF thA meeting
Will be given
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
steamer MnndnIny ASHORE.

n n by Nbs0CInteU PTcsp.I
EUREKA, CALI October 2S-Tha
steamer Mandalay Is aground off Faunt-
leroy Rock, sixteen miles southwest OF
yivoro has been landed. SUI
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29

RcPd the Want Ads i'm this newspaper
to- day. If you fail to find what you
want inser; a Want .Ad By calling RAN
lOIph !.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29

furniture. Let a Times-Dispatch Want
Ad sell yours at a good price. Phone
Randolph /.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-10-29
OLD CLOTHES "CLINlCS"
Women Make Over Garments Under
direction OF Home Dcmonstra-
ton Agents.

WASHINGTON, October 2S.--To be
up-to date these days. your commu.
nity should h2vc>an old-clothes clinic.
the Department of Agriculture suc-
Sests. NOT the amount YOU spend on
clothes. but the amount YOU save is
the criterion by which you are Judged
III this year of war The home dem
onStration agents Usually hold the
cinicS. and old garments are brought.
ripped and made over by the women
under their direction. This wool con-
serving campaign in iowa is particu-
larry strong.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-17
WE ARE BEST BUYERS
IN EASTERN KENTUCKY.

On poultry. BOOSTERS. zoe h. Late fan
roesterH. Id. and under, zoe ID. In
Groceries. Rock bottom prices. io-Ib.
Ne. cane sugar. CSC: matches. boz.
1906 Alpine soap. Sc (big bari coffee.
i5c. lie. zoe. and 3sc. peaberry, best
On market cures headache and saves
doctor bill. fine and healthy. Leader
tobacco Csc ID. and up. No one gets
IN our way on prices. We buy coffee
In quantities. We want all white and
yellow large eggs-we pay In cash. We
have orders for eggs
We ordered big stock Of Southern
Queen seed sweet potatoes to arrive
April 5. 10 is and 25th. VIII sell right.
We sell oranges. lemons. bananas
apples and ice cold pop Sc bottle. 3
fer Ice Toe cream every Sunday.
Flour on hand. Buy hams. CSC cash. In
groceries. zee. Real calf hide 1zc ID.
We are In the market for horse hides
and COW hides and spring wool at high
cash prices We do business with 5
little stores- Charlie Pack, my young
brother. sells the best coffee at chand-
lerviue. Csc. loose: roast coffee. 1Sc.
matchs 14c box; Sam Wen at Tarklin
sells groceries for us. He sells tho
best pure lard He pays cash for eres
at Fiat Gap and Laurel Give him a
call He IL backed by high buyer. John
r. Cordell. on Raccoon. sells the sams
goods at the same prices Give him 4
CALL He deals In all kinds Of stock.
sells or buys is honest and reliable.
Jehn Hall. at mouth OF BIZ Branch.
sells same goods and far to-date
goods. Give him call. IRE al
ways hungry for trade. were
not for our little stores. =. rould
pile up their eggs rubber ASS e,a.
We 90 like heroes after them and nav
cash. Order by phone.
by Blaine Produce Co.
H ]. Pack. Mgr. and buyer
For Five Little Store
Blaine. ~.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-17

Says Hixsoa Lady Whs, On Dec
tor's Advice, Tsok Cardsi
And h Now Well.

Hixson. Tenn.-"About 10 years ago
I was. - says Mrs. J. B. Gadd. Of
this place. Il suffered with q pain IN
my left sids. could not sleep at night
with mis- pain, always in the Ieft
side...
Ny dectsr tsla No to uss Cart1i. I
took enc bottle. which. helped mp end
after ny bsby came, vAs s,fo1tvr
and bett1. bH the paiA was still
there.
/ At AIst let It %. but bsuBa to ut
weak and in q rundown condition.
20 I decided to try ssae more Oardui.
which l I'D. ri fs
This LAST CArdui witch I took made
mo much better, in fact, cured me. II
has been q number OF years, stin I
have ~ return OF this trouble.
I feel It was Cardui that eured me.
and l recommend 1t as q splendid f.
male tonio.'' .a.
Don't allow yourself TO became
weak ana rundown from womanly
troubles. Take Cardui. Il should sure
" hslD yoa, - Il has q nnny thou
nn<D - other vcIncn n tn pn8t 40
ysa1A HeadaeAs. 1backneAs. sido.,lhe.
nervousno11. slsspls1snesp, dro&oul
fo11InI - al alSns n We1r1ly tfou-
~ olhsr women ., Yslietlly taHins
- W1x ~ Isul ~ d.
W-IN
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-17
IN THE SPRING

win be the great test OF life and death
struggle on the Western front. In the
everyday walks OF life. Is Is the spring
time that brings III health. One of the
chief reasons why the run down man
finds himself in bad state OF health Ia
March or April. Is because he has spent
nearly all HIS hours for the past four or
five months penned up within the walls
OF house, factory or Office. IL Is the rea-
SON for our diminished resistance that
Is, lack OF outdoor life, coupled with
perhaps over-eating, lack OF good exer-
else, insufficient sleep, and constipation.
In other words, we keep feeding the
furnace with food but do not take out
the rclinkers," and our fire does not burn
brightly. Always keep the liver active.
There is nothing better for health than
taking an occasional mild laxative, per
haps once week; such q one as you
can get At any drug store, made up Of
May apple, jalap, aloes, tsugar- coated,
tiny, easily taken), which has stood tho
test Of fifty years OF approximately,
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. But for
the -Spring Fever the general rundown
condition, the lack OF ambition, the
blues" one should take a course OF
treatment every spring such q standard niS
covery, now 10 be had in tilblet form In
sixty-cent walls. Watch the people go
plodding along the street. There's no
spring, no vitality. A vitalizing tonic such
as this vegetable extract Of DR.. Pierce',ss
gives you the power 70 force yourself
Into action. The brain responds 20 the
new blood in circulation, and thus you're
ready TO make fight against stagnar
ton which holds yon in bondage; Try
Il now Don't walt To-day Is the
day 70 begin. Gain q little pep and
laugh and live. Vim and vitality are the
natural out-pouring OF q healthy BODY.
IL does not spring up In night IIy
this spring tonic, and you gain the eour
aas that comes With good health
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-17
HELP THE old FOLKS
a HELPING HAND EXTENDED TO
MANY OLD PEOPLE in LOUISA

The infirmities OF age are many.
Most old people have a bad back
The kidneys are often weak.
Or worn out with years OF work.
Backache means days OF misery.
Urinary troubles. nights OF unrest
Doan's Kidney Pills have helped &c
make life easier for many.
They are doing SO for old and young
Louisa people are learning this.
Read the following local endorse
ment. .H
Mrs. j. w. Yates. Lock avenue. says:
II have been greatly benefited by
Doan's Kidney Pills in the last few
years and consider they have been the
means Of keeping me in such fine
health in my old age. At times. my
kidneys have become weak. causing a
distressing ache through the small Of
my back have had dizzy spells and
headaches. too. have always taken
Doan's Kidney Pills for these COM
plants and never once have they fall
ed to relieve me in a short time"
60c, at all dealers Foster Milburn
Co.. Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. Y.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-05-17
PRICES ARE HIGHER IN
HOLLAND THAN HERE.

you say that prices are high in the
United States7" writes c. Timberman.
now in Holland. Here is list Of a
few necessities with Dutch prices:
Pork. sI.1O pound; beef. 81 a pound;
sugar. soc; coffee. $3.50; tea, 50; but
ter. s175: cheese, soc; soft coal. s24 a
ton: hard coal. $50 ton. Wages for
45c an hour; masons. SOC an
hour: and painters. SIC an hour. Ev-
cry week the people must secure food
tickets. the appointments for a day
per person are a half pound OF bread
and half pound OF potatoes. Once a
week you can get one ounce of coffee
or half an ounce OF tea; you may have
half pound or sugar a week and no
more. You people should DO glad that
you are IN Gods country. We hope
that the good American people viii
make an end TO this bloody war"