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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09
T.\k l. .tRE OF III. liILK

Here are ten suggestions whicE
milk consumers could employ, not on
ly to conserve the supply, but to guar
antce a more wholesome product for
the family:
|. Buy only the best milk obtain
able. 1t is the cheapest IN the long run
,. Consult the health department be-
fore selecting your milk dealer.
3. Buy only bottled milk if possible
Dipped milk is often dirty and dcfic-
lent in cream
4. Take milk into the house as soon
as it is delivered, and place it in the
refrigerator Immediately. Bacteria in
crnascs rapidly in milk which stands
in the sun or warns up, and such
milk will sour quickly.
5. Keep milk in the original bottle
in the refrigerator until the moment
Of serving. Milk which has been pour
cd from the bottle should not be re-
turned to it,
6. Keep the bottle covered with a
paper cap or an inverted tumbler, to
prevent the entrance of flies and dust,
which may carry dangerous bacteria
into the milk.
7. Keep tho refrigerator clean and
sweet by means of proper drainage
and frequent washing with scalding
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09
BELIEVE MAN IS
HELD FOR RANSOM

Cleveland, o., Jan. 7..-Clcveland
police today believe Frank B. Smith,
wealthy dealer in automobiles, has
been kidnapped, and is being held for
ransom. Smith has been missing since
Thursday
Smith, who was active in prosecut.
ing two men on a criminal charge
here, may have been kidnapped for re-
venge.
A letter scrawlcd on wrapping pa
per, received by Mrs. Smith, follows
Bring $1,000 to stop No. 10, Lake
shore Electric, Sunday. night at !
o'clock. Your husband is O. K. Keer
your mouth shut"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take GrOye'S

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains the
well known tonic properties of fQUININE
and IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, Enrichcs the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 60 cents.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09
LABOR WILL SHOW
IT'S LOYALTY
Plan to Make LincOln's Birthday Oc-
casicn for Arousing Nations Best
Spirit

New York, Jan. 6-Amcrica is to
witness Il monster labor loyalty DEM
onstration the week of Lincoln's birth
day, beginning February 10. This was
clarncd today through proclamation
issued by Samuel Gompers, president,
and Il statement by Robert Maisel, di-
rector Of the American Alliance for
! Labor and Democracy.
President Gompcrs' proclamation
was issued to all local branches of the
alliance and to all central labor bodies
affiliated with the American Fedora
tion Of Labor throughout the United
States. The alliances executive acted
through Mr.. Gompers in planning for
the demonstration.
Millions of pieces of loyalty litera-
turc are to be distributed and meet
ingS held from coast to coast during
the loyalty campaign. Mass n ctings,
probably exceeding 500 in number will
be held on Lincoln's birthday, Febru.
AIRY II. Some localities arc expected
to organize demonstrations which will
continue through the week
eve plan to make the loyalty week
demonstration one of thcmost power
full blows yet dealt at enemy propa-
ganda in America" declared Director
Maisel tonight. The proclamation by
President Gompers and the executive
council explains the reason and the
purposes of the proposed dcmonstra-
ton and we have every reason to eX-
pcct the fullest cooperation, not only
of the local branches of the alliance,
but Of the whole organized labor
movement. We plan also to make Il
big national drive for membership
during the week, in order that work
may go on after February 1G with in
creased vigor."
A Call to Unions
President Gompers' proclamation
read in part:
at is fitting upon every proper oc-
casion the loyalty Of Americans to
our country and our government
should be made manifest, not as a
matter of empty show, but as recur-
ring demonstration of the solidarity
Of the people Of our nation in this
preat war.
"That we may the more thoroughly
and effectively demonstrate our soil
darity and our unity in behalf Of our
republic, the executive council of the
American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy has directed that the week
Of Lincoln's birthday be observed as
a loyalty week, and | hereby call upon
the working people of America to par
ticipatc in the observance of the week
beginning Sunday, February 10, as
Labor Loyalty Week, for the purpose
Of demonstrating labor's intense 10y
atty to America. For the purpose of
increasing and intcnsifying that 10y
atty.
at is requested that ell branches of
the alliance, in cooperation with all
local bodies of organized labor, ar
range and hold mass meetings on Lin
coins birthday, February IL, and that
they distribute patriotic literature
and make use Of every opportunity to
spread the inspiring message of
Americas aims and ideals among
their fellow citizens"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09
For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiliOusness

Just try one 50-cent bottle of LAX-FOS
WITH PEPSlN. A Liquid Digestive
Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
cine Co.. manufacturers of Laxative Bromo
Quinine and Groves Taste,cc3 chill Tonic.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1918-01-09

ADVERTISE IN THE TINES.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
TWIN MOUNDS
,ather at present.


Mr.. and Mrs. Baumgartner were
calling at the Boothe home Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Martin and
son Russell and Mrs. Deborah Young
autoed to Knowles Tuesday.
Little Miss Francis Gill returned to
her home in Oklahoma City after
spending a pleasant vacation with her
grandmother and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Young and
little daughter made business trip
to Follett Tuesday.
Mrs. Kenyon Smith was called to
Enid this week by the serious illness
of her daughter, Mary.
Mrs. Viola Douglas, who has been
working at Shattuck, is visiting home
folks.
Several young people from this
neighborhood attended parties at the
Daily and Stubs homes this week.
Russell Martin and Ernest Skim
ner were Beaver visitors Sunday and
Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klepper and son,
John, and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gwinn,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
Catarrh Cannot Re Cured

vith LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Satarrh Is local disease. greatly in
iuenced by constitutional conditions, and
IN order to cure II you must take an
internal remedy Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is taken Internally and acts thru
the blood ON the mucous surfaces OF the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
posed OF some OF the best tonics known,
combined with some OF the best blood
purifiers. The perfect combination OF
me ingredients In Halls Catarrh Medi-
results In catarrhal conditions. send for
testimonials, free.
e. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Props, Toledo. O..
All Druggists, 76c.
Halls Family Pills for constipatio,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
LIMIT ON SUGAR PROFIT

Retailers are not permitted to sell
at more than one cent a pound above
cost, according to notices which have
been sent to merchants by r. d. Stone.
deputy food administrator for Okla
homa. In charge Of the fair price di.
vision.
Mr.. Stone says he has found that
retailers have been obtaining from ~
cents to cents pound profit on each
pound of sugar sold. Where such
margins OF profit are found in the fu.
ture action will be taken against the
retailers on charges OF profiteering.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
AMERICAN FOOD
SAVINGS LARGE
UNITED STATES SENT TO
ALLIES 141.O00. 900 BUSH
ELS 0FrWHEAT
AMERICAN FOOD SHIPMENTS
TO ALLIES
MEAT
1867 .2.166, 500, 900 lbs.
l9l7-lS .......... .3.0l1 100000 lbs.
Increase. S44.600. 900
CEREALS
1s16-17 ............2 259, 900. 900 bu.
1918 ........... .340. 800 900 bu.
AMERICAN FOOD SHIPMENTS
TO ALLIES
MEAT
Increase. s44,soO.ooo
CEREALS

Increase. so. 5000, 900 bu.
In spite Of the subnormal food sup
ply in this country the American peo-
p.s have b-en able to ship to the
Allies as we'll as our own forces over
seas 141 100000 bushels of wheat. be-
sides 100000 pounds OF meat, dur.
ing the year ending June 30 last. This
has been made possible by the whole
souled cooperation Of the people
who, besides practlcing self.denial.
havo speeded up production and re-
sponded nobly to the appeal from
abroad
Food Administrator Hoover, in .
letter to President Wilson. gives .
brief summary OF the results OF food
conservation In the United States and
OF the activities Of the Food Admin.
istration to this end. The conserva-
tion measures have been put through
practically on a voluntary basis which
10 regarded as a splendid tribute to
the patriotism Of the american people.
Meat shipments were increased 8I4..
100000 pounds during the first fiscal
year. az compared with our meat ex-
ports during the year before America
entered the war.
"The total value OF these food ship.
ments." Mr.. Hoover wrote President
Wilson. which were in the main pur-
chased through or with collaboration
Of the Food Administration. amount
to. roundly. s1.40o. 100000 during the
fiscal year"
In 1861 the Urited States sent
the Allies 2. 166.5o6.ooo pounds Of
meat. In 1918. with coluntary con.
servation practiced in America. and
aided by extra weight Of animals. We
sent tho Allits 2.011. 100000 pounds Of
meat. an increase Of S44.soo.ooo
pounds.
Wheat saving Enormous.
When the Food Administration b.
gan operations In the summer OF 1917,
this country was facing a large deficit
In wheat. Counting In all carry-over
wheat from the 1916 crop. we had at
the beginning OF the 1917 harvest year
Just enough wheat to take care Of
Americas normal consumption.-not .
bushel Of surplus
At the close OF the 1878 harvest
year the Food Administration's Official
reports showed that our total wheat
shipments to the other side had been
141,000.0o0 bushels. Every bushel
shipped was wheat saved by the
American people from their normal
consumption.
In cereal and cereal products 70
duced to terms of cereal bushels our
shipments to Allied destinations were
s40.S00.000 bushels. 80.900.0 900 bushels
more than the amount sent In 1851.
Included in these figures are 13.so0..
900 bushels Of rye and the 141. 900. 900
bushels OF saved wheat. In addition
we sent the neutrals dependent on us
100000 bushels OF prime bread.
stuffs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
OUR PRESIDENT
SHOULD WOMEN BE ENFRAN.
CHISED AS A WAR MEASURE?
Premier Lloyd George Of Great Bri-

Premier Lloyd George Of Great Bri-
tain:
"Women's work in the war has
been q vital contribution to our sue
cess. 1t -sould have been impossible
to produce that overwhelming mass
Of ammunition ut the Somme had it
not been for the work of women. Are
you going to fling them out without
voice in determining the new condi-
tions? It would be an outrage. That
is why the woman question has be-
come very largely war question"
Ex-Premier Asquinth:
"The House will not be unprepared
to hear that l myself, and l believe
many others, no longer regard this
question (of woman suffrage) from
the standpoint which we occupied be-
fore the war; l think some years
ago I ventured to use the expression,
Let the women work out their own
salvation That is what they have
done during this war. How could we
have carried on the war without
them?
"What moves me still more is the
problem of reconstruction after the
war. Questions which will necessar-
lily arise in regard to women's labor
and women's functions-are ques-
tions which for my part feel it i'm
possible consistently with either JUS
tice or expediency to withhold from
women the power and the right Of
making their voices distinctly heard"
Sir Wilfred Laurier, Ex-Premier Of
Canada:
"Today, as we see the glorious part
that noble woman is taking in service
and sacrifice for the highest and best
in civilization, my own belief is that
there is no reason why she should be
denied the right Of the ballot"
Premier Orlando of Italy:
"Women are affected by the same
problems confronting us and are eq-
ually interested in their solution.
They have given to war as much as
we have given, and I believe the time
is here for granting them the right
| to vote" to-.
M. Louis Martin, Senator for War,
French Chamber Of Deputies:
NJ Martin introduced woman
suffrage bill into the Chamber of
Deputies in June, 1918. In the pre-
amble to this bill NJ. Martin stated
that the widows and mothers of those
who have fallen IN the war and all
women who have suffered through the
conflict have won, by the heroic way
in which they have borne their bur-
dens, the right to express their opin-
ion at the ballot box.
President Woodrow Wilson:
"The passage of the Suffrage
Amendment at this time is an Essen
tial Psychological Element in the con-
duct Of the War for Democracy.
do earestly believe that our action up
on this amendment will have an i'm
portant and immediate influence upon
the wohle atmosphere and morale of
the nations engaged in the war, and
every day am coming to see how su-
premely important that side Of the
whole thing is. We can win if we
have the will to win."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

attended the entertainment at Bea-
yer Sunday given in honor Of the SOL
der boys who left Moday. Among
those who left were Sam and Ernest
PIN.
Misses Jennie Sinner and Nellie
Boothe returned home from Beaver
Sunday.
H. d. Martin and son, Russell,
made business trip to Shattuck
Thursday.
Mrs. Harlan and the Misses Hughes
were calling on Mrs. Ben Smith
Thursday afternoon.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
No worms In a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un-
healthy color. which indicates poor blood and as
rule. there Is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood. i'm
prove the digestion. and act as General Strength
enne Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then
throw of or dspel the worms and the Child will be
in perfect health Pleasant to take Coo per bottle
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
Sugar Exports Small.

Only 1877 tons of refined sugar were
shipped from America to neutral ma
tions during the first five months of
this year. This amounted to only 3.2
per cent Of the total exports to all
countries. Mexico received more than
half the amount We exported to neu.
trails.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

For Diarrhoea in children one year
old or older you will find nothing bet
ter than Chamberlain's Collie and Di-
arrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose
Of castor oil. It should he kept at
hand and given - soon as the first
unnatural looseess Of the bowels ap-
pears.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

"Show honor and pluck and good
sense,
Bread is blood. bread Is guns;
Breads our fort 'gainst the Huns,
Don't destroy our last line OF dc.
fense."
English Rhyme,
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
Good for BiIliou.nsss

GOOD TOT btIIlousness
"Two years ago suffered from
frequent attacks of stomach trouble
and billousness. Seeing Chamber.
lain's T3blets advertised ! concluded
to try them. improved rapidly"
Miss Emma Verbryke, Lima, Ohio.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

NJ ovhias Ihss Dsss ~ Aflsse - -
Beeauss Of iss toaie and laxatlve saecs. i@AxA. @
0sainine ard dooe not cause nervooeoess cos
HaginG = hsed. neaeaSess1s ~ snsSSovs 81 -.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
For Indigestion, Constipation or
BiliOusness

just try one 50-cent bottle Of LAx-FoS
WITH PEPSN. A Liquid Digestive
.axative pleasant to take. Made and
recommended to the public by Paris Medi-
me Co.. manufacturers of Laxative Bromc
uinine and Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05

Pick up the plow where II stands
In the furrow-patriotism is the prae.
taAl Doing .Qt thu Aext Job.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1918-09-05
The Strong Withstand the Heat Of
Summer Better Than the Weak

Old people who arc feeble and younaer people
who are weak. will be strengthened and enabled to
eothrouah the depressing heat Of summer by TAX
ins GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC. Il purihes
and enriches the blood and builds up the whole sys-
TEN. You can soon feel ts StrensthenIps. Iuvisor-
atine Effect. 60c.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
WHITE PASS MAN
 HAS BEEN NAMED
 FOR EAST POST
P. F. SCharsChmldt Will Have Charge Inland Waterways for Allies
 in Mesop0tamIa.

VANCOUVER, B. C., May 10. - Capt. P. F. Scharschmidt, formerly a prominent resident of this city and afterward superintendent of the river division of the White Pass and Yukon Route service, is preparing to leave for Mesopotamia with the inland waterways and docks section of the Royal Engineers. He will have charge of transportation on the Euphrates, where his long experience in river navigation and traffic will be utilized in helping the Allies win the war
 Capt. Scharschmidt was a physi- clan before he became a transporta- ton man, and never lost his title as Doctor" until he was made Cap tain in the Royal Engineers. Dr. Scharschmidt is well known at Skag- way, Whitehorse, Atlin and Dawson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
FOOD WASTAGE IS ELIMINATED BY
 THE HOUSEWIVES

LINDSAY, Calif., May 10.-Llnd- say housewives have eliminated 81 per cent of their food wastage. In obedience 10 the food administra- tion's appeal they are endeavoring by all possible means to eliminate remaining 19 per cent. and do away altogether with the garbage can The garbage man of Lindsay, which boasts a population of about 5000, declares his business has fallen off 90 tremendously that he can now iced only 38 hogs from the refuse adhered, whereas a few months ago le fed 200 hogs and was planning o get others.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
SOLDIERS ARE KILLED WHEN
 TRAIN JUMPS

COLUMBIA. May 10.-Five sol diers Were killed and two others so badly injured that they died in a short while enroute to the hospital, four were seriously injured and IS others less seriously hurt, when a passenger coach jumped a trestle at Camp Jackson.
 The men were members of the Three Hundred and Twenty-fifth In- fantry and the Three Hundred and Seventeenth Machine Company rid ing from Crcenyille to Camp Sevier.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
POPE ISSUES SPECIAL APPEAL
 TO THE WORLD
Wants Prayers Said on St. Peters Day for Cessa- ton of the Evils
 of the War.

ROME, May 10-The Pope has ssued special message to the whole world urging special prayer turing mass on St. Peters day, Tune 29th, for cessation of the wills that are torturing humanity. The message says the end of the fourth year approaches since Flu rope became enveloped in a con fagaration of violence, and that since the beginning it has not di- unfinished any.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
H|NDENBERC
 TO BE HONORED
 BY RUSSIANS
He Is Congratulated for Peace Treaty Which Was Signed With
 Rumania.

AMSTERDAM, May 10-The Kais CT is congratulating, Gen. Von Hinden berg on the Rumanian peace treaty according to Berlin newspapers. Hin denburg has been notified that Prus sia would have his name and arms enscribed on the big entrance of the old gate to the Castle of Knights of the Teutonic Order at Marien burg. The Kaiser also expressed { desire to name other parts of tht castle after other German generals who had distinguished themselves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
IS PROPOSED
 THAT LAUNCHES
 FORM ESCORT
Ferry Will Call for Island Registrants and Will Bring Them to
 Juneau.

Manager P. R. Bradley finding hat the government boat Peterson vas not to call at Douglas for the sland draft registrants, commission oned the ferry boat Amy to call at he island at 6 o'clock and take the nen to Juneau. The Peterson will cave the Juneau dock at ' o'clock md Manager Bradley suggests that
 many of the launches in the har- DOT as possible escort the Peterson
 IS far as Thane as another special mark of honor to the patriots who re leaving to serve their country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
Republican Voters Wrote in Names of Candidates and Nominate a
 Full Ticket.
COP. NAME DEMOCRAT s
William Britt Leads for Senator, SoWerby for Representative and
 Wiley for Roads.

While the Republicans of South eastern Alaska are discussing thu question of a legislative ticket fol the November election they are con frontcd with the probability that they have tiocket already. A great many voters wrote in the names ol candidates for various offices or the Republican ballots, and if theil votes are legal, as Attorney General George B. Grigsby has ruled, tho Republicans already have leg islative ticket in the First Division provided, of course, those who were nominated in that way do not de cline the nominations.
 While the returns from four pre- cincts of the First Division have not been received, and those iron five other precincts do not include the votes on the legislative ticketS or the Road Commissionership the indications from the returns at hant are that William Britt has received the Republican nomination for Sen ator as well as that of the Demo cratic party, Mrs. Mrs. Grace V Bishop and Isaac Sowerby have beer nominated for Representatives or the ticket with J. H. Davies anf p. C. Mccormick who filed declara- tons Perry J. Wiley has evidently received the Republican nomination for Road Commissioner as well as the Democratic.
 cast for Republicans in the primary election follows:
 For e-Wickersham 333 Sulzer 16, Gilmore 12, Maloney 10 !. R. Heckman 9, B. M. Behrends l
 For Senator-Britt 28, Harrison 16, John Rustgard 14, J. R. Heck man z, R. A. Gunnison 1,.J. R. Bee gle 1, P II. McClelland 1, T. $ Elsmore |, E. l.. Cobb 1, F. A. Aid rich 1, H. L. Faulkner 1.
 For ntatives-Davies 259 Mccormick 257, Bishop 22, Sower- by 21, Casey IT, Cobb IA, Connor 10, Young 9, White 6, Batchellei
 
 s, Shaw 3, Heath 5, Dr. Goddard 3, c. Deppe 2, J. Thormorstader L. N. Miller ?, Stoft 2, R. E. Rob ertson 1, Monte Eenson 1, Heckman 1, P. H. McClelland 1, w. B. Stout 1, F. J. Hunt 1, Ira King 1, Britt 1 Sjursen 1, D. w. Hunt 1, F. King 1, E. Valentine 1, E. P. Reffing 1 ]. Otness 1, A. G. Shoup 1, w. s Pullen 1, l.. o Gore 1, J. R. Willif 1, H. H. Folsom 1, F. w. Butters 1, W. A. Clark l..
 For Road Commissioner-Perry ]. Wiley 23, E. C. Hurlbut IA, o Arness 5, J. c. Hayes 1, E. c. Aus tin 1, c. c. Carroll 1, Charles Dep pc l. T. F. P. Keegan 1, E. C. Rus sell 1, Peter Early 1.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
CASUALTY LIST
 OF AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, May 10. - The American casualty list for yester- day contains 21 names. Four were killed in action, one died of wounds, one died of accident, three died of disease, three, were severe ly wounded, seven were slightly wounded, one missing in action and one was lost at sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
APRON AND GOODIE SALE.

The Methodist ladies will hold an Apron and Goodie Sale Saturday ar ternoon, May 11th, in the aid room
 in the basement of the M. F. Church. Cookies and tea Will pc served during the afternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
YANKEES PARADE BEFORE KING IN
 LONDON STREETS

LONDON, May 10.-London people were given the opportunity yesterday of welcoming American soldiers, de tachment having arrived Saturday and paraded the streets before the King at Buckingham Palace.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-10
AUSTRIAN COIN
 NOT WANTED BY
 SLAv PEASANTS
American Currency Is Be- ing Bought and Shipped to Austria for Use
 Buying Grain.

LONDON, May 10.-The Central News Agency says enemy agents are purchasing large quantities of United States currency for shipment to Austria to buy grain from Uk- raine. The Russian peasants only will accept American currency for payment of their products.