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The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
CONFUSING THE SITUATION.
A Communication.

n Communications.
The immortal Bard in his Macbeth"
writes:
Away and mock the time with
fairest show,
False face must hide what the
false heart doth know"
For some time past, l have heard
the expression Confusing the Situa.
ton" used whenever Negro attempts
to do, or obtain anything that might
be elevating. That was clearly dem.
onstrated not long since. One is pre-
pared to forgive the ignorant or unin-
formed for an act that is repulsive to
good taste, but in those who lay claim
to high intellectual attachments, sim
liar act should be denounced and made
public. Strange, how as if by the use
of the magic word, presto" there can
spring into being organizations, some
long ere this extinct, anr relegated to
the hunghill of oblivion, like their
sponsors; others of mushroom growth,
of an overnight existence, deceptive
and suspicious like their champions; /;
while others exist only in the diseased
imaginati0ns of those who really
should be under the knife of skilled
surgeon.
say, strange that these organiza-
tions should now, at this particular
time, be resuscitated and become per-
manent. For the benefit of those who
advocated or held briefs for certain
gentlemen of this city in the matter
of public, Office that, with the excep.
ton of the fraternal societies there is
only one living, tangible recognized or.
'ganization in our city, viz. the Min
neapolis branch of the National Asso-
citation for the Advancement of Col
ored People, with actual and recog-
nized membership.
These gentlemen subordinated their
intelligence to individuals, by becom-
ing their willing dupes and tools, to
create opposition, thereby confusing
the situation for the powers that be-"
who generally find refuge in the ster-
eotyped phrase: "You all have got to
get together" .,
When shall we learn the lesson of
unselfishness? When shall we learn
to avoid these acts of duplicity? When
shall we learn to distinguish between
a principle and a motive? Well may
I exclaim: 20 tempora! o mores!
R. Augustine Skinner.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
MISS LYNETT CHAPLIN JACK.
SON.
Young Woman Dies at the City Hos
pitai Dec. 18th, After
Short illness.

Miss Lynett Chaplin Jackson, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Alice R. Bray, and cou-
sin of the late J. p. Jackson, who came
to Minneapolis one year ago with her
mother, to make their home with Mrs.
Jennie Johnson, 401 9Th Ave. So, died
at the City Hospital Dec. 14th, after a
short illness.
Miss Lynett would have reached %
years of age Dec. 18th. She was a
young woman of pleasing manner,
much like her late uncle, Sandwich
Jeck." She leaves loving mother,
a fond cousin, and many friends to
mourn her loss.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
NEGRO WHO RECALLED
VISIT OF WASHINGTON
AND LAFAYETTE DIES

Detroit, Dec. 18.-Henry Banks, born
a slave on Virginia plantation in
1889, is dead at his cabin at Paw,
where he lived as hermit. He re-
membered a visit by President Wash
ington to his masters home, and La
fayette's tour of the United States in
1924 was fresh in his memory. He was
cared for in his lastsyears by grand.
daughter, now 70 years old4
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
LOCAL DEMOCRACY.

The local draft boards held their
last meeting on Monday night. The
affair was a dinner at the Elk's club.
The program included draft officials
and prominent persons. The Negro
draftees were not represented by the
presence of member of their race.
They had a dinner before entrainment
for Negroes draftees only, at leading
hotel which was attended by the draft
officials and prominent citizens of both
races. Now that the boys have served
their country, they are almost forgot
ten. We are grateful for the food and
Fluctuations given our boys before
leaving. They were more anxious to
make public showing of their loyalty
and willing patriotism, which was done
by the permission and not the arrange
ment of the draft officials, than to re-
ceive such a separate and seclusive
send-off. They were drafted under the
condition, "If Of African descent tear
off this corner" They have been rele.
gated without recognition under sim
liar orders. Future seekers for Office
(and Negro votes) may make political
capital out of their great service in
behalf Of "Our Boys"
If this is the beginning of democ-
racy, where will it end? Where they
least expect. Many things, will happen
not dreamt of in their PHILOSOPHY.
The Negro is thinking and will act
wisely. He can forgive, but cannot
forget.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
A SPECIAL MEETING.

The Minneapolis branch of the Ma
tional Association for the Advance.
ment of Colored People will be held
on Sunday afternoon at p. m, at
Bethesda Baptist Church, Minneapolis,
to elect officers for the ensuing term.
Important business will be discussed,
including set plan of action to be
followed in furthering the aims and
objects of the Association. You can
not fail to be interested in this worthy
cause. Be present and lend your as
sistance.
Brown s. Smith, President.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

After giving most of his time and
energy, without financial compensa-
ton, towards winning the war, the
editor Of this publication feels that his
sacrifice has not been in vain. Like
McAdoo, he must devote his efforts ito
recoup his private fortune" which is
mostly in the pockets Of unpaid sub
scribers. Send it in!
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
REV. LAWRENCE RECEIVES
COMMISSION

Rev. o. A. Lawrence arrived home
Tuesday from Camp Taylor, Louisville,
KY, where he attended the Army
Training School for Chaplains. He
graduated with honor and received a
commission as Chaplain with the rank
of First Lieutenant, and was placed
on the reserve list. Rev. Lawrence is
the oldest undertaken of our race in
this city,
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
TWO HOLIDAY ENTERTAIN-
MENTS,

The Twin City Entertainers will
givet their Two Annual Holiday En-
tertainments at Union Temple Hall, %
Washington Ave. So, Minneapolis,
MINI. Everybody Invited Good Music.
Special Lunch served by the famous
Chef George Jones. Remember the
Dates. December "a and December 81.
Admission so cents. -
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
ELk's ANNIVERSARY
LT.> A. L. HATcHETT, OF. 373RD
> INFANTRY, A GUEST OF HONOR
Splendid Program Of Speakers.
An Eninuahla Affair -

|, INFANTRY, A GUEST OF HONOR
Splendid Program Of Speakers.
An Enjoyable Affair.
Ames Lodge No. 1O6 of Minneapolis,
/. B. p. 0. of Elks of the World, eel.
ebrated their twelfth anniversary at
their lodge hall on Dec. 18th, with ap.
propropriate exercises. There were
over 100 members present. The speak.
ers Of the evening were P. e. R. Geo.
w. Stewart of Gopher No. 105, of st.
Paul, Rev. T. B. Stovall, Grand Es-
quire P. H. Southall, Past Grand E.
l.. X. Geo. w. Holbert, State Deputy
Chas. Sumner Smith, and 1t. A. L.
Hatchett, 372nd Inf. from overseas SER
vice, who was the guest of honor.
Each address was received with atten-
tion and enthusiastic applause. The
part to be taken by the Elks' frater-
nifty in this era Of reconstruction was
the important topic. 1t. Hatchett told
of the service of the Boys Over
There" and their efforts to merit bet
ter treatment of the Negro over here.
He was rendered vote of thanks.
The festive board was laden with
food and refreshments. A toast was
drank to the absent Brothers. The
menu consisted of roast turkey with
oyster dressing, cranberry sauce, Gel
cry, olives, chicken and potato salad,
pickles, cheese, crackers, pies, cake,
ice cream, cigars and appropriate bev-
erages. Several donations were made
by members.
A delegation from Gopher Lodge
from st. Paul, headed by Editor J. @.
Adams, Than Travis, Geo. Moore, At
torneys ]. Louis Erwin and Hammond
Turner, and 1t. Arthur G. Todd were
among the guests. The Ames QUAR-
tet rendered selections. Other enter
tainers were present. The affair was
a great event, enjoyed by all. Past
Grand Attorney W. R. Morris presid-
ed. Hon. B. s. Smith made an earnest
plea for the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored People.
His remarks were received with much
enthusiasm. |#....
NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS.
Ames Lodge, No. LOG, I. B. P. o. e.
of w., elected the following officers
on Dec. TO-. Jos. Sizer, Exalted Ruler;
Eugene Pratt, Esteemed Leading
Knight; s. G. Franklin, Esteemed
Loyal Knight; George Davis, Es-
teemed Lecturing Knight; w. R. Nor
ris, Secretary; VIM. Stirman, Treas
urer. Elected and appointed officers
will be installed at public reception
in January.
ELks' CHRISTMAS TREE.
The annual Christmas tree exercises
of Ames lodge will be held this year.
A splendid program for those who at
tend and present for the children.
Brothers Geo. w. Holbert, Archer Wat
kins, Eqw. Stewart and Fred Thomas
are working for splendid entertain
ment,
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
LOCAL News
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Unless notes are written plainly
and properly arranged they win NOT
be inserted. Many people send in
notes regardless of names, initials or
composition. Arrangement by the
publisher will be charged for. Free
notices must be correctly written.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Mrs. Eugene Schucks of Bemidji,
Mimi, has returned from lengthy
visit to relatives in Louisville, KY. She
spent while in Chicago, and left for
home after a stay with Mrs. Jennie
Johnson, 401 5th Ave. &c., I'M this
city.
Mr.. Bert Ellis Is taking scientific
course at the University of Minnesota.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
MRS. FRANKLIN WANTS A
DIVORCE,

The divorce case of Mrs. Augusta
Franklin against her husband, Atty. w.
H. H. Franklin, who attempted to end
his life few years ago in Winnipeg,
was heard in the district court this
week. Mrs. Franklin was formerly
the wife of the we'll known carnival
king, John A. Dickerson. Attorney
Franklin is now in state institution.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Mr.. Geo. Il. Jones, the famous chef,
has charge of the culinary department
at the Walters and Porters' Club. He
has reputation for his sanitary serv-
ice. Manager Lee Wheeler has reno.
waited the kitchen and opened o new
dining room.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
A CARD OF THANKS.

We kindly thank the friends who as
sisted us during the illness and at the
death of our daughter and cousin, Miss
Lynett Chaplin Jackson, and for the
many beautiful floral tributes.
Alice r.. Bray, Mother.
Jennie Johnson, Cousin.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
OUR NEW AGENT.

Miss Matte McMahan is an author
ized correspondent and agent of the
Twin City Star. She is one of our in
telligent and energetic women, inter
ested in race welfare, and an active
church worker. Miss Mahan is
from Knoxville, Tenn. The manage
ment Of this publication will appre
ciate any courtesies extended her.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

The Star Office, 1917 Sixth avenue
north, Minneapolis, is where you
should call for interviews and bring
your advertisements, complaints,
news, etc. The editor will not take
notice of business transacted over
phone. Call at the Star Office every
Tuesday.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

R. Augustine Skinner, Sec'y.
Miss M. B. Anderson of 1863 Aurora
Ave, St. Paul, has returned form Win
nepeg. She visited her sister Mrs. E..
H. Robinson, who is much improved
in health.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Richard Morris, son of Atty. and
Mrs. w. R. Morris, returned Sunday
eve from Seattle, Wash, where he
served as acting master-at-arms on
the U. s. s. Princeton, during the war.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Mr.. Beverly Keesee, one of our old
est residents and retired railroad
employe, has secured position at
& The bennington.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Atty. r. A. Skinner and Gale p.
Hilyer are candidates for assistant In
the county attorneys office.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

A Cash peposlt Required on All
Advertisements. Notices Of Entertain
ments, etc. Must Be Accompanied by
Cash.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

EVERY DAY is BARGAIN DAY
at the ROOT & HAGEMAN
STORE, 407 Nicollet Ave.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
sr. PAUL HOME GUARDS.

Companies A and B Of the 10th
Battalion, NJ. H. g., will hereafter
meet every Wednesday night in the
old Capitol on Wabasha street.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
HOME GUARD NOTICE
18TH BATTALION

Company Irregular drill nights
every Monday and Friday. Assemble
at 8 p. m. in Room 80, Courthouse.
CAPT. GALE G. HILYER.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Boutell Bros. have in their employ
q colored lady as elevator operator,
who has given very satisfactory SER
vice.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
T. s. Center 1882.
WALFRID WESTMAN
Photographer
l4zS Washington Ave. So. MINI
WANTED.

Reliable and intelligent agents al.
ways wanted to solicit business for
THE TWIN CITY STAR; also CORE
spondents in principal cities. A
chance to earn good living. Write
The Twin City Star, Minneapolis.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Mr.. Geo. w. Clawson is an agent
for The Twin City Star, and one OF
our new advertising and subscription
solicitors.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
SMOKE THE RELIABLE

alcHT DRAFT CIGAR
THAT'S ALI
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21
N. W. NicolIet 1884
JOSEPH YOUNG
Loans on Real Estate
818 Metropolitan Life Bldg.
Minneapolis, MINI.
Nothing Changed
But the Price
Sight Drafts stu the Same Fine Old CIgN
You've Always Liked

When your dealer asks you six cents
apiece for your old friend Sight DrafL
don't get the idea that he l. trying 10 puo
something over ON you.
The plain truth Of the matter IL <has
our labor and other manufacturing costs
have increased 20 much that W had the
choice Of cutting down the size Of the
Sight Draft cigar, using inferior tobacco,
o. raising the price one cent.
We believed you would rather have
The same old Sight Drn quality, the
same old sise, even II Il cost you penny
more. So. from now o. Sight Drafts win
b six cents.
Try = Sight DRAFT today. Ifs worth
DIX osnts and you experienced smokers
KNOW II h. w. K. Grssh 4 Soma
makers. W. 8. Conrad %, 81 Paul,
Wholesale distributon. -Advertiss smsnA
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Let Your Dollar Do its Dutyl
sUBscRl6E NOW.
The Twin City star., 1918-12-21

Mrs. George Johnson, 1851 Smelling
Ave., is improving after an operation
at the Asbury Hospital.
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German Women And
Girls To Register

"All natives, citizens, denizens or
subjects of the German Empire or of
the Imperial German Government, be-
ing females of the age of IA years
and upwards, who are within the
United States, and not actually ma
turaliZed as American citizens, are
required to register as alien enemies
at the postoffice from which they re-
ceive mail, between the dates of
June 18th and 26th. 1918, both
dates inclusive, between the hours of
a. m and p. m. This registration
at postofices applies to nonurban
districts only and does not apply to
Baltimore city, Annapolis, Cam
bridge, Cumberland, Frederick, Hag-
erstown, Frostburg and Salisbury,
where other places of registration
are named by the respective chief
registrars for those cities.
Persons required to register
should understand that in so doing
they are giving proof Of their peace
full dispositions and of their inten-
ton to conform to the laws of the
United States.
Each regiStrant is required to
furnish four unmounted photographs
of herself, not larger than 3 by in
ches in size, on thin paper, with
light background All four photo
graphs should be signed by the reg
istrant across the face of the photo
graphs, so as not to obscure the fea-
lures, if the applicant is able to
write.
Three blank forms of regiStra-
ton affidavit must be completely fill
ed out by the registrant or her rep
resentative and must be produced by
the registrant personally to the reg
istration officer (the local postma.
teri and be signed and sworn TO ny
the registrant in the presence of and
before the said registration officer.
THE registrant is hereby inform
ed that she must again present her
self before the registration officer,
who took her oath, after 10 days, but
before Is days, from the last day fix
ed for registration in her registra-
ton district, to obtain a registration
card.
An alien enemy required to reg
lister who shall, after the date fixed
for the issuance to her of a registra-
ton card, be found within the limits
of the United States, it's territories,
or possessions, without having her
registration card on her person, is
liable to all the penalties prescribed
by law"
Respectfully.
SHERLOCK SWAMI,
Postmaster.
Chief Registrar forNonurban Areas
of Maryland. 5-25-3w-e.o.d.
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Washington, May 31.-Two hun
dred and fifty thousand men releas-
ed from early service under the draft
because of minor physical defects, but
held for special and limited military
duty" are to be brought into the ar
my within the next few months Tor
service in noncombatant units.
At present every man in the army
has had to pass rigid physical tests
for field service. Tens of thousands
of these sturdy, athletic young fel-
lows. however, are serving as clerks
and storekeepers in quartermaster
and ordnance depots, as military po-
lice. hospital orderlies, headquarters
clerks, telegraph, telephone and wire
less operators and in other jobs that
could be as efficiently filled by men
not physically qualified for frontllne
work.
In order that America may put in
to this war her maximum flghtlns
strength, General Crowder, Provost
Marshal-Genera1, has decided that no
man physically fit for front line ser
vice shall be permitted to serve IN a
noncombatant capacity SO long as II
is possible to fill acceptably these
ches
A man may have a thumb or fin
ger off, a glass eye or nat feet, anu
still be able to do everything that Is
required in noncombatant service.
Often he will be able to do it better
than the young athlete. Some OF
the most efficient Office men TO De
found are often virtually cflpples IN
the military sense.
There is a job in the army for ev-
cry man who is able to handle any
sort of job in industry" it was stat
ed at General CrOwder's Office. Ihe
whole army cannot be on the battle
line, and it is absurd to apply battle
line requirements to the men OF the
noncombatant forces.
.sAs a result, we will release from
noncombatant work for duty at the
front the equivalent of 20 German
divisions-for every one OF these
men brought in for special ana
limited military duty will release
from nonfighting work man physl-
cally fit for the trenches
Orders for the induction OF these
Limited service" men into the army
will end the regime of "slickers and
SlackerS" who, although Strong anu
sound, secured assignment to desk
Jobs and other duties that would
keep them far from the sound OF the
guns.
Thousands of men in Washington
alone will be released for field du-
ty," this draft official declared.
This refinement of selection will
continue until about the only Class
1 men not in service will be the
invalids and total incompetents. For
specialized work, too, we will go into
the deferred classes when necessary.
From now on ability to serve is to
be the deciding factor in selection.
Probably the most expert wireless
operator in the United States has
only one leg. should the Govern
ment turn this expert down because
of this defect and put in his chair a
sound, two-legged operator? We
think not. The one-legged man can
give more efficient service at the
wireless key than the man who is
physically sound. And putting him
ON the job for which he is fitted re-
leases the sound man with his two
good legs to charge the German
across No Mans Land.
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Red Cross Subscribers

Jennie May Mitchell, 81.
Drusilla Mitchell, 81.
Edward F. Mitchell, IS.
Everett Townsend, SIS.
D. Garner, SIS.
Seventh Grade girls, Miss Aurelis
Dashiell, teacher, $3.50.
Miss Aurelia Dashiell, SIS.
Mrs. Chas. Joseph Frey, $3.50.
Miss Margaret Drennen. 81.
Mrs. Eugene Phillips, S5.
Mrs. Catherine Adkins, 81.
Mrs. Bertha Orem, 81.
Mrs. VIM. E. Wiley, 81.
Sixth Grade boys, Seminary, Miss
Emma Ralph, teacher, $7.25.
New Members.
Mrs. Martha Mowbray.
Mrs. Katie Cooper.
Mrs. Geo. E. Adams.
Mrs. NJ M. Travers.
Mrs. Mamie Edgar.
Mrs. Alice Ruark.
Mrs. ]. Arthur Howard.
George Slacum.
Miss Edna V. Dean.
Miss Mary Johnson.
Miss Emily Johnson.
Miss Ethel Tucker.
Alfred Wirz.
Miss Helen Adams.
Mrs. Matte Parks.
Mrs. Olevia Blades.
Catherine E. Matthews.
John W. Matthews, Jr.
Mrs. Ella Geoghegan-
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State of Ohio, City or Toledo,

Lucas County, SIS.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is senior partner of the firm OF
F. J. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid. and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of HALLS CATARRH MED
ICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscrib-
ed in my presence, this 9Th day Of
December, A. D.. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken
internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, Use.
Halls Family Pills for constipa
tion.-Adv.
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BUS FARES INCREASED.

On account of the increased cost
of all materials and supplies in con-
nection with automobiles and their
operation, we are compelled to ad-
vance our rates between Cambridge
and Hurlock to 75c. The fare from
Cambridge to Salisbury will be in
creased to $1.75. The new prices be-
come effective Saturday, June list.
LONE SLACUM,
HURLOCK BROS.
Adv. 5-30-6t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-01

between the hours of one and two
o'clock D.
ONE WHEAT THRESHING OUTFIT
consisting of 1 Eclipse separator, in
fair condition, will thresh 1000 bushels
per day.
One Eclipse Pull About engine, h.
p, in fair condition.
With very little expenditure this out
fit can be placed in first-class condi-
ton. Can be seen at Mr.. Lake North'S
lane by the side of Samuel w. Linthi
GUMS saw mill.
TERMS-Four months credit, if de-
sired or cash; or part cash and part
credit.
w. l.. WHEATLEY & co.
Dixie Realty CO., Aucts.
5-29-31. 6-3. B. 6-1.
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Phillips Hardware Co.
This big store has the goods and at
right prices. See our line of
Oil Cook Stoves and Ovens,
Refriserators, Ice Boxes, Water
Coolers, Screen Doors, Window
Screens, Screen Frame, Screen
Wire.
: Our sales of paint have never been
!; better. 1t shows, tho the price is high,
!: our people appreciate their homes
: looking good
!: Davis And L. & M. Paint does it.
: We have paint for the outside and
! and inside. White Enamel, Floorpaint
: & Stains, Chair Enamel, Auto Paint,
! Top Dressing, Floor Wax. If it's paint
: we have it, ''yes" Don't forget our
! large hardware stock of
: Building Material, Tools etc. Garden
! Tools, Lawn Mowers, Farm lmple-
!; ments, Rubber Hose, Auto Supplies,
! Tires and Tubes.
!: In fact this store is just full of good things.
Don't forget Thrift and War Saving Stamps We have them
: PHILLIPS HARDWARE co.
; Phones 49---5O--177
9
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@The Rose OF BIood"
At The Grand Opera House Tonight.

A typical Russian story with all of
the horrible brutalities, murders, ETC.,
that were features under the old
regime. But despite its gruesome-
ness the appeal of the incidents and
situations is none the less strong.
The versatile Theda Bara has most
congenial role as Lisa Tapenko, a
g0verness in the house CT Prince
Arbassoff, whom she afterwards
marries. Also there are no ''vampir
ish" tendencies in it, but on the con-
trary it is the simple story of the sac
rifice Russian girl made for her
country.
vengeance and the Woman" the
big, thrilling western serial, with
William Dunkin and Carroll Hollo-
way, Is an extra attraction tonight.
ADV.
Thrift is the only bridge over the
wheat crisis.
Quit yourselves like men. Quit
wheat.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-06-01
DESK SLACKERS" TO GO

No Man Physically Fit For The Tren-
ches Will be Allowed TO Hold
s.Swivei- Chair Job - 100000
Limited Men to be Drawn Into
Service.
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Our boys will junk the Junkers if
you pay your Income Tax early.
Surrender your wheat or your ma
tons cause.