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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
Weekly News Letter

March l, 19lS.-The Food Administra-
tor for Louisiana recently took the first
drastic action in the matter of profiteer-
ing in this state. One of the leading
wholesale grocery firms in New Orleans
made restitution to a number OF pa
irons in the country and also paid a
fine of $1,000, the money being sent 10
American Red Cross Society.
The United States Food Administra-
ton announced that the clemency in this
case was not to be taken as precedent.
Profiteering is one of the most serious
crimes on the food calendar, and will be
dealt with accordingly. The license OF
any concerns foud guilty will be taken
away, which means that the concern and
all its members will be prohibited, di-
rectly or indirectly, from doing business
in food commodities during the war, or
during the time specified, if the SEN
tence happens to be suspension. The con-
cern will have to post the news OF Its
own demise upon its doors, and the pub
Icity vii further assist at the obsequies.
In the INSTANCE mentioned, the firm
had exacted an unreasonable profit on
corn products. A number of firms IN
,, the country, upon receiving the order
concerning the substitutes for flour,
F., complained that the regulation had been
made more difficult to carry out by the
! rise in price Of the substitutes. j. NJ.
Wilzin, volunteer assistant to John NJ.
Parker, Food Administrator for Louis
; lana, called upon the various establish
ments in the city for records Of their
sales. It was found that one firm had
charged considerable more for corn pro-
ducts than any other, and it was prompt
ly called upon for an explanation re-
garding difference.
The heat. of the firm made some excus'
es which showed his own ignorance OF
what had been done, but it did not re-
move the fact that the act had been com
mitted. He pleaded guilty without put
ting the Food Administration to the nee
essity of holding hearing, offered to re-
turn the overcharges to all buyers and te
contribute $1,000 to the Red Cross. In
return, he asked that the name OF the
firm be not published. The tender wa:
laid before Mr.. Hoover, at Washington
and he approved the verdict and punish
ment because of the willingness ant
promptness with which the firm had
made amends. He advised, however
that no such concession will again bt
made, and that those who take advantage
Of the war and its opportunities to II
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
1870 Mile Auto Trip
Taken By Party Of
She'll Road lnvesi-
gators
From Houston, Texas To
Galveston, Texas Over
She'll Roads That The Par
ty Reports Were In Excel
lent Condition

Upon the invitation OF W. y. Turner
and S. J. Edwards, who represent the
dredging and road-building department
Of Capt W. D. Hayden of Galveston,
representative party from st. Mary,
Terrebonne, Assumption, Iberia and st.
Martin Parishes, made trip OF inspec-
ton Of the shell roads around Houston
and Galveston.
The party reached Houston on train
number 7 and were met by Messrs. Turn
er and Edwards who arranged for the
entertainment and following day trip for
the party the Investigators left
Houston at A. NJ. the next day in three
cars, accompanied by Mr.. D. T. Austin
and w. R. Britton, road experts.
The trip from Houston to Galveston
was made over a road territory Of l30
miles. The road paralleled the Santa Fs
Railroad from Houston to Alvin and
thence to Galveston. All classes Of shell
road were covered from 6 year old roads
being constructed at the time.
The party was told that the road which
was six years old had not been repaired
since it was constructed.
The best roads travelled were on the
return trip from Galveston over a 60.
mile run. The trip was made in less
than two hours. A great deal of this
road had been rebuilt or there had been
fresh covering of shells spread on the
old bed. Mr.. Palmer, the representative
from Morgan City, states that the time
made on this return trip proves the ex-
cellent condition of the roaods.
On arrival at Galveston the party vas
taken as near the wharf as was permit
ted and they were turned over to squad
of soldiers and thus escorted to the ex-
curson boat "Galvez.' One of the sol
diers was detailed to remain aboard the
ship. The party was taken up Galveston
Bay about is miles to one Of Capt. Hay
den s dredge boats. They were chown
how the shells were handled and the con-
iition and size of the shells as they came
from the dredge. They saw the men load
1900 yards of shells in so minutes.
The party was unanimous in the opin-
ion that as fine dinner as any Of them
had ever ate was served them
by Capt. S. P. Matthias of the dredge
boat.
Mr.. Palmer said that detailed report
concerning the use of shells for roadwork
will be made as soon as he was
able to obtain necessary data from Aud
itor of Harris county, Texas. This re-
port will give comparative costs in ref
erence to construction and maintenance
of shell and gravel.
The party including the following: L.
A. Loustalot, Road Supervisor for st.
Mary Parish, c. L. Grevemberg, S. N.
West, of Centreville, Mayor H. s. Sealy,
Postmaster selvio Broussard, Of New
Iberia, E. vuilemest, of st. Martin Par
ish and NJ. P. Palmer, secretary OF the
Chamber of Commerce Of Morgan City
and Berwick.
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Welfare Of Federal Employee
ln Washington

Washington, D. c., March l, 1918
The Federal Government is not only
giving close attention to the matter Of
the proper housing Of its new appointees
in Washington, but the general welfare
of the employees is now considered IN
greater measure than ever before. Many
Of the young people who have come to
Washington for war work are hundreds,
even thousands, of miles from home for
the first time in their lives. They are
strangers in strange land, and It is
not TO be wondered at that they become
homesick and magnify the troubles that
they are bound to meet during the pc
riod of adjustment to new conditions.
The department heads realize that
good clerk must be a contented one, and
many offices have appointed welfare
workers whose business it is to take an
unobtrusiye interest in the affairs OF
the employees and to try to help them
with their difficulties. Experiments
along this line have had such good re-
suits that the number of offices which
employ welfare workers is increasing.
Since the war began about $4,000 en-
ployees have been added to the civil ser
vice in Washington, D. c. The United
States Civil Service Commission, whose
duty it is to recruit this branch of the
service, estimates that this calendar will
add another 10000. Stenographers are
: being appointed in great numbers. There
, is also need for clerks, both men and wo-
men, who are trained in certain special
or technical lines, ship craftsmen, me-
chanical craftsmen, and workmen in
trades connected with ship-building.
The representatives of the civil service
commission at the post offices in all
cities are prepared to furnish definite
information and application blanks.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01

crease profits above the normal would
feel the full power of the Food Admin.
istration.
The campaign Of education among the
food dealers Of the state has been going
steadily on and the number Of those who
are aiding in saving the food that will
win the war has greatly increased. In
view of the fact that mutton is now
more plentiful, and that its sale on
meatless days has been authorized, and
because of the further fact that fish IS
scarce and dear, Mr.. Parker has about
decided to remove Friday from the list
of meatless days and to concentrate upon
Tuesday as Meatless day, and Saturday
as Porkless day. He is sure that the
strict observance of these two days, To
esday and Saturday, will result in Louis
lana contributing her full share to the
nations meat conservation for the sake
Of the soldiers and those fighting with
them in our deefnse.
In regard to the general food saving
situation, DR.. Vernon Kellogg of the Uni
ted States Food Administration gives out
! the following explanation and appeal:
"We have saved some food during
the last few months-the months since
there has been Food Administration.
We have made a good beginning. But
it is only beginning. We must save
more, not simply more in total, but more
each month.
"We have already sent overseas for
our army in France and the soldiers
and civilians Of our Associates in this
war all of our surplus wheat and meat
| and fats. But they need much more
We can keep on sending them what they
need in only one way, and that is by les
sening our own consumption Of the food
we have on hand and are constantly pro-
ducing. We need to reduce our con
sumption Of wheat by one-third and Of
fats and meat by one-fifth. Doing thia
will not injure us in the least, for we
are now eating much more meat and
fats than we need and we can easily use
corn and other cereals to considerable
extent in place Of wheat. So, begin
ming right now, the Food Administra
ton asks the American people to save
more food than they have been saving
by faithfully following the new program
outlined in the Home Card Of 1918.
"Not all of our people can eat les
tar they nov cat. for many are unable
to buy more food than they actually
our Associates In this war, friendly
need. But if all who CAN save WILL
save there will be enough for all Of US
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
ORDERED SHOT

.;.,,,, Feb. 2S.-Four American
s,ebt asleep while doing sentry
!. 4. first line trenches, have
-,,,,.d to death, but General
q. ,lthoush he has authority to
8 i, sentence, has referred thei'
Il Var Department for review
!, the first cases Of the kind
4 American troops went to
o. soldier has been executed
= uaspeakable offepsc on q
III nd in his case General
y ,asd witty without as much
80 4 y Washington.
II ssses however, some extenu'
u tsaces may be found fol
"a nerve worn by front line
~ b : hitherto unknown man
urisr to ave them from the
Inlty Il the hands Of their OWL
~ wilson, probably, in the enc
- tAeir sses. Going to sleeE
y duty bas long been recognized
j uitigFible offense, punishable
~ md such cases, rare as the,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
P,:,hing Orders
b American y, N'-
=, 70 Be Shot
|, ID. Caught Asleep A
! Performing Sentry r.
.Lh,,t Line Trench

!. american Army in : 1a',ss' ,a, >
- American artillery tile, ;on 'IalS hsl5
German she'll fell 1!,''n, on an Am, sno
hamilton train, killing t"o
l., four soldiers. A town De-
4 lrsrisan lines was as shsl,sa' rsnnda1. H't
ID. killed and five wounded
~ fell in the town.
.rrber Of soldiers suffering
!. stts,t. Of the recent German an
=, "a. increased today oy
Ringing the total gas casualties
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01

Lame back may come from over
work, cold settled in the muscles of
the back, or from disease. In the
two former cases the right remedy
is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT.
It should be rubbed in thoroughly ov-
er the affected part, the relief will.
he prompt and satisfactory. Price
Csc, SOC and $1.00 per bottle. Sold
by BELANGER DRUG co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
REGISTRATION NOTICE

Franklin, La, February 81, 1918.
Pursuant to the request of the Mayor
of the town of Berwick, St. Mary Par
ish, La, public notice is hereby given
that I will be in Berwick, La, at the
City Hall, Thursday, March 9TH, 1918,
from 9 O'Clock A. M. to CLOCK P. M.
with the exception Of the dinner hour, II
NJ, to l P. NJ, for the purpose of regis
tering the citizens of the town of Ber-
wick, of the said Parish, duly qualified
and desiring TO do so.
WILBUR Fl. KRAMER.
Clerk Ex-Officio Registrar of Voters.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
oar Associates in this war, friendly ~

oar Associates in this war, friendly ~
trails and ourselves.
"Do not hoard food, for the govern
ment will keep in this country enough
of every essential kind Of foodstuff to
supply all Of the people. The govern
ment has no intention Of ever taking an
ounce Of the home made preserves or OF
the homegrown products kept in pantry
or cellar. Anyone who tells you other
wise is working for the enemy, either
Intentionally or unintentionally."
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a
disagreeable symptom of a torpid
liver. To get rid Of it quickly take
HERBINE. 1t is a marvellous liver
stimulant and bowel purifier. Price
SOC. Sold by BELANGER DRUG
co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01
Red Cross Work
BERWICK BRANCH

Thursday, Feb. %.
Supervisors, Mrs. E. H. Scott and
Mrs. Celia Gashia.
Attendance Is.
Coats 3.
Pants, 5 pairs.
9x9 congresses, 236.
AKA congresses 173.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01

MORGAN CITY BRANCH
Supervisors, Miss Julia Maitland and
Mrs. Fleurot.
Attendance Is.
Pillows %.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-01

have been in the American army, have
furnished some of the most absorbing
incidents of its history.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31
LAKE FLORIDA.

Lake Florida, July 29th-The social
at the Herman Larson home last Sat
urday afternoon was we'll attended,
the proceeds amounting to fifteen dol
lars.
Miss Freda Nelson arrived home last
Saturday, having made an extended
stay in Minneapolis.
Miss Ruth Palmquist arrived last
Wednesday from Minneapolis for a
visit with relatives in this vicinity.
C. Johnson and sister Hulda and
Miss Bessie Andrews and Mrs. A. P.
Almquist of New London and Mrs.
Walfrid Anderson and daughter Violet
of Sask., Canada visited last Thurs
day afternoon at William Peterscn's.
Miss Anna Danielson arrived from
Minneapolis Saturday for visit at
her home, returning on Sunday even
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31

-SlgWald nelson was prOmO1ed 10
corporal last Saturday at Camp Grant,
Illinois.
Mrs. O. F. johnson and baby of
Granite Falls are visitors at the Harry
Odell home.
Mrs. Louis Hanson left Wednes-
day for weeks visit with relatives
in Paynesville.
Mrs. r. L. Halldin left Wednesday
for two weeks visit with her parents
at KerkhOven.
Herman Kruger arrived Wednes-
day from Spicer for a short visit with
his family here
Mrs. August Holmberg left Wed
nesday for Atwater and spent the day
visiting with friends.
The Home Guards will drill at
the band concert and ice cream social
at Homewood Park, Monday evening.
Mrs. E. p. Brogren and children left
Wednesday for Marshall where she
will be present at the wedding of her
cousin,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31

No."
''Then here's another one for lying
to Polly! Have you been to war;"
mo, but don't hit mev
Fright on the nose for lying to Polly
Have you killed Germans?'
"Let me go!"
"Another lie to Polly, and this one
on the jaw to pay for it! Coin to
congress next year?"
"No! No! No!' !
Better 60, and take this along with
you! Now. then, have you been cap
tured by brigandsY'
"No."
Abe turned the coward around and
kicked him three times, and then said
to the sobbing girl:
'"Take seat in the buggy, Polly,
dear, and I'll drive you back home -
And all she could reply was: "Abe
oh, Abel"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31
LAKELlLLIAN

Lake. Lillian. July 2sth.-Huldah
Soderberg returned to Rochester ON
Wednesday after a weeks visit al. her
parental home. She is taking medical
treatment at Rochester. .8fa -
Emma Knutson Of Willmar visited
at the Peter Blomgren home, Sunday.
Ernest Peterson of Willmar visited
at the Oscar Erickson home lastsWeek.
Quite a number from here attended
the Sunday School picnic at Svea,
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Johnson and
family and Eddie Uhler were Willmar
visitors Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frazee and daughter Gladys
were Svea callers, Friday.
Quite number from here attended
the ice cream social at the Lutheran
Free church Saturday evening.
Ralph Knutson had the i'll luck
Sunday of falling into the lake while
walking on the edge of boat.
Peter Larson of Niobe, N. D., ia
employed at the Albin Blomgren home
at present.
Paul He'd and Roy Borg assisted
Andrew Holmgren with some work
last week.
Vera He'd is at present visiting with
friends in Willmar.
Andrew Larson was an Olivia visit
or Saturday. While returning home he
had the ill luck of breaking spring
on his Ford car.
TORY Carlson and Ted Renstron
called on friends near Olivia Saturday
evening.
Emil Aspaas, Arthur He'd, c. E
Melbye, Irving Nelson, and Dolpf
Abraham of this vicinity were the boy
who left for Camp Wadsworth, S. C
last Friday. A large crowd had gath
cred at Willmar to give them sent
off.
Mrs. A. Anderson left this week t.
visit her daughter near Bird Island
Revs. Linblom and Lindgren are a
present staying at G. P. Erfckson's
Don't forget to attend the ice cream
social at the Fahlun Baptist churcl
Wednesday evening, July 31st.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31
Who knoWs,

Mankind is proud of the beelike in
genuity and accuracy with which it
pursues many of its activities but we
cannot be sure that the main result of
our labor is not something as remote
and unsupported by ourselves as its
service to the spring flowers is by the
bee. We do not always fOresee the re-
actions of our most careful enter
prises; and, while the bee working
among the spring blossoms may rec
ommend us modesty, the wind which
has it's own indiscrfminate but none
the less effective system Of fertiliza-
ton, calls us to hope. -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31

us he a-viSitfng the WaldrOns or
the Andrews? 1t seems that he divides
his time between the two houses. Bet
ter look out, Abe. The Teller don't
look good to me-" And with that he
drove on and Abe looked after him in
dazed way and whispered:
HE means that the Teller is trying
to win Polly away from me. I thought
she had been acting rather queer O.
late. must look into this thing
Bit"
When he made his appearance that
evening, Polly had a feeling that he
had heard things, and intended to 'slay
the law down to her." This feeling
had quickly bred another-that of de-
f1ance-and she was'ready for the quar-
rel. To her surprise, no quarrel came.
Abe was bit more serious than usual,
but he was clear Of rancor, as he
asked:
us that young man Montgomery a
nice feller?"
every nice," was the reply.
"He has been around the world a
good bit, I suppose?"
HE has been everywhere, and it's
very interesting to hear him talk Of
what he has seen."
Eyes, it must be-"
HE has been in London and Paris,
Abe. He was captain in Canadian
regiment in the first Of the war. He,
has killed over a dozen Germans. He
has killed highway robber. He has
helped lynch murderer. he was
once captured by brigands. He is go
ing to be elected to congress next
year."
'Y-e-s," drawled Abe.
"And he can sing and dance and
play the piano." continued the foolish
girl. Eyes, and he can play golf and
cricket and ride horseback. And he
owns an auto that cost five thousand
dollars. And after he is elected to
congress we are to live in Washing
ton"
In her excitement and enthusiasm
she had said "We." Her chagrin over
it was intense for a moment, and then
relief came as she saw that Abe hadn't
noticed it. Hadn't he. thought But
there were no criticisms-no quar-
reling-the same kindly Goodnight -
as Abe left for home.
'There will be an elopement," he
said to himself as he walked along.
Half an hour later, as he lay In
bed staring at the darkness, he added:
THAT is. there will be an attempted
elopement."
Perhaps it was Polly's mother that
gave him the date, the hour and tho
starting point. You must agree that
it would be her duty If she knew
them. There was. no school at the
district schoolhouse a mile away. It
was an excellent meeting place. Abe
had been there an hour when Mr. Brian
Montgomery drove up with horse and
buggy from the nearest village. He
was there half an hour later when
Polly Andrews and her bundle ap-
peared.
'"Thank heaven!" whispered Mr..
Montgomery, as he jumped down and
extended his hand.
+ "Y-e-s," drawled Abe, as he sud.
denly appeared and got a secure hold
on the mans coat collar.
= 'A'What is the meaning of thisr
1T means this-and some more r.
answered Abe, as he batted the fellow
between the eyes and shook him about
until his teeth ratified. M. Mont
gomerY. haye You been n Yurup1
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31

Harlow r. Kerr made application
to connect two new residences on lots
II and IL of Block 1, Erickson's
First addition, with the Third Street
e. sewer, and for new residence on lot
13 of Block 13, Johnson's addition,
to connect with the Second street
East sewer. The said application
was on motion granted, subject to the
sewer regulations and upon payment
of $50. for each of the three taps
The Mayor announced the appoint
ment of Andrew o. Sather, First
street, as Custodian and Park Police
man for the Fourth Ward Park,
which appointment was confirmed by
the Council.
A communication from the Water
and Light Commission was presented
about matter of installing addition
al street lights on new extension Of
Becker avenue East, which lights
were authorized to be installed by
the Council at meeting June oath.
The Water and Light Commission
advised that said Board found that
such an extension would be quite ex-
PCuSAVC3 d1u tudL CuCTc WOu1u uO
revenue derived from it, and that
such an extension, in the opinion of
the Board, should be deferred indeh-
nitely.
The communication was ordered
placed on file.
The Clerk presented letter from
Geo. w. Engle, Canton, S. D.; quot
ing prices on street crossing CRATES,
which price was the same as last
years. The Clerk was instructed
to order CRATES as per Street Commits
sioners requisitions, and also "stan-
dard" CRATES for twelve additional
crossings, at prices quoted.
acquisitions for supplies from the
Water and Light Commission were
presented and the Clerk was, on mo-
tion, instructed to order same.
On motion the Council adjourned.
E. C. WEELIN, Mayor.
Attest:
HANS GUNDERSON,
Citv C1ork
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31

eating cornmeal mush, hominy,
grits, breakfast flakes, canned corn,
popcorn, and corn bread. Still, un-
til the entrance of the United
States in the Great War, corn did
not constitute as much Of the hui.
man diet as might be imagined.
Corn Popular.
Since it has become necessary to
substitute corn for wheat, that
shipments of, wheat may be sent
to Europe to feed the wheat-hun-
cry people there, corn has become
more popular than over as q part
of our diet. Until now only one
bushel of every thirty bushels has
been used for. human food.
The local corn show will empha-
size the necessity Of using none
but the very best varieties aud
types of corn, that our output per
acre may be increased tremendous.
ly.-Copyrighted. E
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31
The "War Chauffeuse."

Many enthusiastic reports have come
from the other side about the excellent
work that women are doing as drivers
of motorcars, but that there is another
side to the picture is suggested by a
testimonial recently Incorporated in an
advertisement Of British automobile
manufacturer. This testimonial is from
doctor, who is something more than
the typical British humorist when he
says of the car in question: "Anything
which will stand up to the efforts of
my late chauffeuse for seven days
each week for months on end must be
passably good stuff"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-07-31
Prouression.

How can you ever hope to conduct
q business OF your own If you never
see what has to be done elsewhere?
To see things and know at once what
to doin the case shows you to be above
the average. It won't be long until
you will be recognized as such. The
fact that you advance gives you self
confidence. That leads to the next
step up. Progress is pne series Of see
ing and doing the right thing at the
right time Some folks tell Ms that's
wisdom. Cal IT what you win, it's
profitable. cxchanges