davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

larger quantities Of these Russian
goods are coming into the United
States but that purchases are being
made direct from Russia instead II
through other countries. Flax. furs.
bristles. and sugar beet seed were
formerly handled through Germany
and England. The direct Imports
into the United States from Russia
were comparatively small, amount
ing in 1913 TO Ss65.0OO for fax.
$4,000 for furs. $4,000 for bris-
Z, s, and $4,000 for sugar beet
sd; the 1917 figures were S3,O5S.-
geo for flax, S2.370. 900 for furs.
S4O7.0 900 for bristles, and S2,442,OOO
for sugar beet seed. Potassium car
Donate was an insignificant item be-
fore the war (s3,724 in 1879 and
did not appear in the returns for
1915 and 1916. but in 1917 Ameri-
can imports of this article from Eu
ropean Russia amounted TO $500
600.
In the trade with Russia In Asia
manganese is the principal pre-war
import that has dropped out OF sight
Jul AAA6 AAAt wal PtllO4s Sausage
castings. however, rose from 500 in
1913 10 1896. 600 in 1917, sugar beet
seed from S7,423 to $4,000, furs
from $4,000 to S1SS,OOO and car
pets and rugs from $1,000 10
$4,000; while purchases of grass
seeds, which were not imported in
1913. were valued at $13S,OO0 in
1917. The decrease of nearly 81
900. 900 in the 1917 total for Asiatfc
Russia from the figures for the pre-
ceding year represented greatly
diminished shipments OF sugar beet
seed. Hcorice root, and grass seeds,
which were at their maximum In
1915 with the following values:
Sugar beet seed. $1.O5s.OOO: Iicorice
root. S1.475,00O; and grass seeds,
$334.000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10
Notes of the Financial World

tions in that stock swept up when
the good news was out. 1t had been
reasonably certain for several days
that the conference committee Of
the house and senate would agree
substantially on the provisions Of
the railroad bill. When the actual
followed buying instead Of the usual
selling movement
Some conservative houses do not
forget that previous Liberty loans
have been preceded by liquidation.
Whether the forthcoming offer OF
Liberty bonds will be accompanied
by higher call rates for money ana
selling OF stocks cannot as yet be
safely predicted.
Surface sentiment is undoubtedly
bullish. There is a general agree
ment in the brokerage houses that
the market is ready for a spring
drive. At least, like the allies. [
can face the drives OF enemies
without apprehension" 1t Is
strongly cntrenched. The short in
terest is large. Offerings on special
lists books are reported small II
has for a long time been liquidated.
The only things lacking are buying
power and good news.
In the face Of the agreement Dy
the automobile manufacturer 20
reduce the output Of passenger cars
for the balance Of the fiscal year
ending July 81 by so per cent Of the
proposed schedules. motor stocks
were firm.
New York bankers who have
charge of large financing operations
are of opinion that it is mis-
take 10 hoat new security issues at
the minimum price at which the
investment market will take them
Experience in many cases where
this policy was adopted has shown
that shortly after the closing of the
syndicate quotations have declined,
much 10 the annoyance Of buyers
who sent in their applications early.
In such cases. investors have been
able to buy securities i'm the open
market at quotations lower than the
issuing price shortly after the clos
ing of the syndicate The better
scheme. according to these bankers.
is TO make offerings at an attractive
interest yield at prices slightly
above the market level and thus
guard against the bonds going below
the offering price and make it easr
to maintain the price. This policy
not only befriends buyers Of securi-
ties who are likely to come back fo-
more when subsequent issues are
Put out, but it strengthens the cred
il of the company selling the obli-
cations.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

According to an important source
Of information in New York the
movement in Reading. resulting iu
a rise Of points for the day, had
its inception in a group Of large
New York capitalists. Prominent
interests we're declared 20 be buy
ing Reading on the assumption that
the company's assets would be liq-
uated before the period OF govern
ment control under the proposed
legislation is ended. These interests
are said TO take the view that the
government will ultimately buy UP
all railroads. and they argue il
would be advantageous for Reading
stockholders 10 have a distribution
OF assets before government owner
ship is agitated.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10
To the Wife of
One Who Drinks

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Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

EATON RAPIDS-Charles Nersn
a former well known resident of this
city, is dead at his home in Larned.
Kan, where he had lived the past
three years. He was connected with
the business life of Eaton Rapids
for number of years before locat-
ing n Kansas
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

News Times Special Service:
DETROIT. March 9.-Tho
monthly report Of the coroner's Of
fee. compiled by Harry Kuhagen.
coroner's clerk. shows that the cor
oner investigated 1872 deaths in De-
troit and Wayne county during
February OF these nine are de-
scribed as murders.
only three persons took their own
lives during the month. Two were
men and one a woman.
Eight persons were killed by rail
way trains, all when walking on the
tracks. Ten died in street car acct
dents, eight being struck while at
tempting 10 cross the tracks.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

EAST JORDAN-AIrs. Samuel
Richardson, sr., died at her home
near this city of old age. She was
born oct. %. 1888. at Toronto, ont,
and located near here in 1868, re-
siding on the same farm for half a
century.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10
NEWS FROM HERE AND
THERE IN MICHIGAN

News-Times Special Service:
PETOSKEY, Mich, March 8
Jacob Sauder of Ayr. a pioneer of
this county, is dead at his home.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

ALPENA-An American balo
eagle, estimated to be about So years
old. with a wing spread of eight
feet. was captured by Louis F'ussey
at his Long Lake road farm this
week.
There are traps at all times on
the Fussey farm, particularly for
foxes. Mr.. Fussey found one miss
ing today. The stake had been pull
ed out of the ground. He found
the eagle caught in a mass OF brush
with the trap hanging from one
claw.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

Get a nice large suburban lot for
YOUR war garden. See advertise
ment on page > this issue.
Advt 2324-1O.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

The equipment stocks were fairly
active and firm, but there was no
outburst Of buying such as might
have been predicted in view OF the
large government orders which will
shortly be placed. II is estimated
that 10000 freight cars and 5000
locomotives will be contracted for
within the next few weeks. II is
understood the apportionment on
this amount OF business has alread
been decided upon. All the equip
ment companies with facilities wal
be given d share Of the orders
A distribution of contracts. which
Will help the equipment companies
Will also mean additional business
for the steel concerns. United
States Steel common developed con-
siderable strength. though the gain
for the cay was but l 3-S points
over Thursday. Bethlehem p stock
made a fractionally larger gain.
The Pullman company is expect
ed 10 receive a share Of the forth
oming government orders for cars.
The stock was rather nuiet and the
small advance noted might -
ascribed 10 sympathy with the gem
eral list
Favorable rumors concerning St.
Paul were again heard and prefer
red issue was active and strong. The
advance over the opening was >
points The talk concerning the
dividend was Of an unofficial char
acter. Those who know what will
be done have made no public init
nation Of their intentions.
The listed oil stocks were firm,
but the trading was not in large vol
ume. News developme in the
last three days have been favorable.
and it is being predicted that prices
for crude oil in the midcontinent
field will be advanced.
The advance in the railroad list
was reversal Of usual market condi-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

EATON RAPIDS-Miss Elizabeth
Longley, who formerly conducted a
millinery store here. died Thursday
morning at the home of her sister.
Mrs. Edward Ferris, three miles
southeast of this city, after an ex-
tended illness. The funeral services
were held Saturday and the body
taken to Leslie for burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

TRAVERSE CITY-Ninety per
cent OF the travelling statesmen inter
viewed here recently assert that they
will utilize motor cars practically
exclusively henceforth in making
their northern Michigan territory.
They believe that they will thereby
overcome the difficulties attendant
to handicapped train service in this
part of the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

intrigue was busy in its work last
winter TO hold up operations of the
federal fuel administration in this
country was the assertion made by
state Fuel Adm. w. X Pruo-
den in an address before the
Muskegon Rotary club. Prudden
said he made the statement not 10
excuse the coal shortage of the win
ter. but TO show facts that had been
brought 10 his attention during the
course Of his work as fuel admins
traitor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

TRAVERSE CITY-Poundmas
George Gesner of this city made
good his threat that he would prose-
cute those who neglected 10 pur-
chase dog licenses by authorizing
the arrest of nine prominent citi-
zens. Many owners of CANNES had
thought that they could impose on
Gegner, according TO their state
ments. but the official made them
pay fines.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

TRAVERSE CITY-The Grand
Traverse old Settlers association
celebrated it's thirty birth
day Thursday. The society was or
Sanized at Elk Rapids, March z,
1881, with John Mcdonald as frs,
president. Fifteen hundred living
and deceased members viii be cata-
logued along with historical hap
penings Of the region, according TO
today's announcement of w. S. An
derson Of this city. who has never
missed a session of the organization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-03-10

The advance in the railroad list
was reversal Of usual market condi-
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
COLUMBIA FEATURES
SONGS BY NORA BAYES

Nora Bayes Is now singing exclu
sively for Columbia records Her
first two songs on records. out today.
are Some Day They're Coming Home
Again and "a May Stay Away a
Little Longer" and in both she shows
that quality which has made her that
prims donna OF the vaudeville stage
Al Jolson's May record for Colum
bis is wedding Bells. Will You Ever
Ring for Me-" Just a Little Cot
tage" with some close harmony. is
presented by the Sterling Trio on the
other side OF Jolson's tragicomic
song.
Oscar Seagle and the Columbia
Stellar Quartet. Irving Berlin's latest
hit, MY Sweetie,' by Samuel Ash:
"I Hate to Lose You by Robert
Lewis. are other features Of the MAY.
Columbia records.
Princes Bands latest dance double
for the Columbia is a medley fox Irot.
Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight.
and iii Take You Back TO Italy"
On the other side. Princes Band pre-
sents Liberty Bell" Introducing
"Never Forget to write Home" Some
Night" and Just n simple Country
Maiden"
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
MOST LONDON PAPERS
LAUD PREMIER'S PLAN
FOR DRAFTING IRISH

LONDON. April Io-The London
newspapers for the most part praise
Premier Lloyd Georges courage in de
manding Irish conscription. They hold
it purely matter Of justice, requiring
Ireland-though belated-to pay a por-
ton OF the cost OF world freedom.
Though it Is realized that the enforce
ment Of conscription in ireland Is
fraught with possibilities OF n serious
nature. there seems to be desire for a
showdown There is confidence that
possible organized resistance in ire
land would be defeated. because 1t Il
believed that such resistance would not
represent all Ireland's opinion. but
merely the fragment which Is responsive
TO the obstructionist politicians.
After all. it is held by the London
press that II. Is the governments duty
TO enforce all measures for the country's
safety upon all subjects.
The Express said today:
I'VE are. warned that conscription will
unity the Nationalists and Sim Feiners
In rebellion against the British. We do
not believe this. II ireland does not re-
spond to eonscription. strong orders
from the government must govern the
situation"
Though curious as to the course Of
events on the western front since the
German attack, especially in view Of
Lloyd Georges statement that the Brit
ish army command had advance knowl-
edge Of the German plans, the morning
newspapers mostly expressed willing
ness to await further information. be-
fore stating their opinion.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
MEADE MEN PLAN
HIKE TO CAPITAL
FULLY EQUIPPED

CAMP MEADE. Nd. April 1O.-A
hike OF thirty miles TO Washington
by a large part OF the 10000 men in
camp here is now being planned.
The units to go will include those
who did not go as an entirety to Bal,
timore last week. The 312th Machine
Gun Battalion. OF the District of Co
lumbIa. and the 3IOth Field Artil-
Iery, the Maryland county men, will
have their complete equipment and
all vehicles in the line.
The artillerymen are. expecting
their T5's and are looking forward
with pleasure TO a chance TO show
them to the people of. Washington.
The machine gunners and other spe-
ciaI units will have a display that
will be interesting.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
Herr Erzberger Has
"KOIOssal" Plan for
Universal Peace

COPENHAGEN. April 1O.-The
Berlin Tagliche Rundschau says
that Matthias Erzberger, the Cen-
trist leader. Is planning a great
propaganda in favor OF intsrna-
tionsl and economic peace.
His scheme Includes agreements
for the placing Of British and
American capital in German indus
tries, so that at least half the
money invested in German indus
tries would be Anglo-American,
while German money would, to
great extent, be invested in Eng
Iand-
He advocates also that the three
countries should have identical
labor legislation.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

land, aside from the question of fur
nishing Americans more rapidly, Of
fers embarrassing problems for
American statesmen. The alien draft
treaty, while not now mentioning Ire
land. is SO framed that when 'con-
scription is enforced in ireland, 1t can
be used against Irishmen here,
The general belief here is that con-
scription in ireland viii stick, and
that in time the agitation against II
will subside. America will probably
take no steps to draft Irishmen until
this quieter stage Is reached.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS
SATIRIzED IN SKETCH

Bert s. Elliott, editor OF the Park
View News. has qualified as a satirist
of the first rank. in the opinion, OF
members OF the Park View Citizens
Association. Last night the men,
bers witnessed Efficiency" satiri-
cal production, written and staged by
Mr.. Elliott. at the meeting in the
Park View School
The sketch related to some of the
methods pursued by local eitizsne
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

associations. The leading parts we're
all taken by Officers and members OF
the executive committee of the Park
View organization -
II. A. sConolly, agricultural agent
for the District In connection with
war garden work. urged the inten-
stve cultivation OF all availabls
ground In order to relieve the world
food shortage
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
AERos ESCORT MISS WILSON.

WACO. Tex. April 10-The train car
ryinE Miss Margaret Wilson. daughter
OF the President, from this city 10 Aus
tin was escorted by a convoy Of air
planes flying in battle formation. Miss
Wilson is making tour Of army can
tonments in Southern States.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

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in clothes. You can
not go wrong when
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better style,
better f abrics
better fit, better
W ork manship.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10

been in his arm since the first bat
tie OF fpres. May /. 1915
The strenuous work OF instructing
men In the handling OF rifles. sniper-
scopes and telescope rifles has dis
lodged the fragment. and 1t is now
causing the instructor pain. The bit
OF steel has worked its way from
below his elbow up to the upper
part OF his arm, near the shoulder.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
&c. MEN COMMISSIONED.

Preston Davie, Of the fuel and for
age division Of the War Department.
has been appointed a lieutenant col
onel in the quartermaster corps, ma
tional army. Among other Washing
ton men receiving commissions are
Armand ]. Mechin, captain, quarter
master corps. national army: James &.
Ray. captain. engineer reserve corps:
and William T. Kales. captain. svla-
ton section, signal reserve corps.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
BIT OF SHELL BOTHERS
INSTRUCTOR AT MEADE

CAMP MEADE. Md. April 1O.-An
X-ray picture taken of patient at
the base hospital showed piece OF
German shrapnel, and now the sur
geons here will probe for 1t.
This sounds like the work OF some
monster gun, but the patient hap
pens to be Capt. c. Eric Hammerde.
one of the British instructors here,
and the bit of the Kaiser's steel has
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
LLOYD GEORGE
SPEECH MEANS
0. K.1:[0 POLICY.
OFPRtaDE|:NT. / /:

with Germany stalking her all on
the western offensive. the allies and
America have answered that they, too,
win stake all and do it now.
That was the view Washington took
oday of Lloyd Georges address. fol-
lowing President Wilson's "ferce" ad-
dress and his pledge to ''double
quick" the sending OF american forces
abroad. ..----v.-s.,. --. 80 X.
The crisis came home. with full
force today from England's act in
raising the military service age TO
fifty years. and her decision TO con-
script Irishmen.
stakes His Career.
president Wilson cleared the way
by sidetracking the idea OF a political
offensive against Austria, and by de-
ciaring that hereafter unstinted force
Win be Americas role. Lloyd George,
authorities pointed out, stalled his
Political career and ran the risk of
serious rebellion in ireland in forcing
the conscription issue.
Only a really grave need for men
would force these steps. The shelving
OF General Cough. leader of the beaten
Fifth British army, plus appointment
OF General Foch as chief strategist
evidently ,sVperseding the Versailles
council planSreyealed untold 1eatlrres
OF the western battle.
England and ,ETanee- have been
through the fire and close to a fatal
confiagration, according to military
men.
Something went wrong with the
NTH army. they say. And Lloyd
George himself pointed out that only
part OF the story Of that western hell
has been told to date. Enough now
Is revealed, however. to convince
military authorities here that Eng
land and France have drawn heavily
on reserves to halt the German
forces before Amiens. They are still
confident OF the final outcome, but
they agree with Lloyd George that
the battle may run on fer months.
America will play vast part In the
coming days. Her troop shipment
schedule is geared high, and she will
have a surprising representation on
the west line in the next three or four
months. This addition. with Eng
lands new men, is counted on to
Verdun Tactics.
The German is now trying to
straighten cut the ends OF the line
in fashion similar to his tactics at
Verdun- But. allied strategy is such
apparently that while ne viii quite
certainly make gains from time TO
time, he viii be Kept from capturing
the vitality important strategic center,
Amiens.
The situation in England and Ire
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
INVESTIGATORS 10 DE- sENr.

To stamp out disloyslty and prevent
disorders. such as have oecufred re-
Gently In southern Illinois mining COM
munitiess the Justice Department an
nounces Il win supply Government in
yesug1tors 70 eo-operats with Illinois
state officials.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
JUST BACK FROM
GERMANY
CLOTHES SO SCARCE THAT POOR ARE
BARELY ABLE. TO KEEP THEM
SELVES WARM.

eye,Oness articles about Germany
Miss Blanche Soa the last the
border from the Kaisers domain 49,
By BLANCHE SLoCUM.
The Washington times., 1918-04-10
ASSAULTED GIRL, is CHARGE.

NEN LONDON. Conn. April 1o-Jo-
seIh A. Schaf. sIxty-three. Is held here
on 5000 bond on a charge OF assault
upon an eightyear-old girl.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-08-30
COMB SAGE TEA IN . q
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
If Mixed with Sulphur It Darker,
so Naturally Nobody
can Tell.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti.
fully .darkened. glossy and attractive
with brew OF Sage Tea and Sulphur
Whenever her hair took on that dull
faded or streaked appearance. this sim
pie mixture was applied with wonder
full effect. BY asking at any drug
store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur
Compound" you will get a large bot
tie OF this old-time recipe, improved
by the addition Of other ingredients, all
ready to use. at very little cost. This
simple mixture can be depended upon
to restore natural color and beauty to
the hair.
A well-known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and
sulphur Compound now because it
darkens so naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell II has been applied
It's so easy to use, too. You simply
dampen a comb or soft brush and
draw II through your hair. taking one
strand at time. BY morning the
gray hair disappears; after another
application or two. II Is restored to It's
natural color and looks glossy, soft
and beautiful. This preparation Is O
delightful toilet requisite. IL ignot In.
tended for the cure. mitigation or pre-
yention Of disease. -.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-08-30
him smiling his at times weIl:night In

him smiling his at times well-night In
scrutable smile.
Even while he had talked with the
woman ! had sensed subtle under
standing between the two, to which !
was not admitted. nor did Dual offer
me the slightest explanation as we
turned and regained our rooms.
Yet the night held, as II CHANGED.
still another surprise for my dazed
lack of understanding. Hardly had
we regained the parlor of our suite,
with Dual gathering up his papers
from the table and l thinking of bed
when a tap fell on the door.
Impatiently l crossed the room and
flung 1t wide.
Charlevoix county herald., 1918-08-30
Continued Next Week.

1t is sometimes easier to apologize
than it is to explain how you got that
black eye.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1918-01-26
OF MAILS.

Mails arrive at the Pleasantville
postoffice from Philadelphia at 7 and
1870 a. M, 2.30, 5 and 7 p. m
Mails arrive from Atlantic City at
Z, 7.30 and 9.15 a. M, 1 and 5 p. m.
Direct pouches from Mays Landing
arrive at 1890 a. M. and 7 p. m.
Mails close for Philadelphia at 2
and $50 a. M, 1915, $50, 4.30 and
$40 p. m.
Mails close for Atlantic City at $50
a. m. and $40 p. m.
Direct pouches close for Mays Land
ing 1915 and 4.30 p. m.
Sunday only mail closes for Phila-
delphia and Atlantic City at Ais p. m.
The Office opens daily, except Sun
day, at 7 a. m. and closes at 7.30 p. m.
Saturday only, closes at 8 p. m.
Money order window opens at Z a.
m. and closes at 6.45 p. m.