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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
GERMANS THROW IN RESERVES
Fighting Was Furious in Some Places
All Night.

Paris, July 19.-The Germans are
pouring reserves in to stem the
Franco-American advance toward
Scissors All present plans of the
German general staff looking toward
Paris have been thrown out of gear
by the allies rapid strokes.
The fighting at some places was
furious all night long. dispatches to
Paris from the front today said. but
the Americans were able to gaze on
scissors from a plateau when dawn
came today.
Among the most important results
OF the drive are: First, it interferes
seriously with German use OF the
railways toward Laon, Chateau
Thierry. Rheims and the Aisne
Second, it is direct threat to the
pivot of German operations along the
Marine.
Third, it has hGd the effect of draw
ing off pressure against the French
on the Marine.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
TODAY'S MARKET REPORTS

Chicago, July 19-CORN-Cheering war
news and favorable weather gave decided
advantage today to the bears in corn. Lib
eral receipts tended also to pull down
prices. Profit taking by shorts brought
about rallies, but they failed to last. Open
ing prices, which varied from unchanged
figures to Ac lower with August S1555s to
$1:56B and September $156 to $1.56as, were
followed by moderate upturn and then BY
material breaks all around.
Fresh successes by the entente allies
forced shadp additional breaks later 0 Tn.
close was unsettled, 2!sc to 32sc net lower.
with August sl.521a @1.525s and September
$1.53 to 81. 53A.
OATS-Oats weakened with corn Strength
in Winnipeg, however, acted as something
of an offset After opening unchanged to
sc lower. with August re to 721sc, the
market hardened temporarily but later
underwent a general sag.
Observation-Disclosures in the hog mar
ket was reflected by provisions. Sellers
were scarce.
Subsequently, the market eased off, in
fluenced by the bearish action of grain.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
(rbe range oil prices On grain futures IN
Chicago Board OF Trade az reported by
Thos. j. Myers. 30j N. Z. BldgJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

gains and the enemy will be in danger
of losing many troops to say nothing
of great quantities or supplies AMI
guns. Berlin has not reported fully
on the fighting. Its brief statement
Thursday night said that the allied at
tack had resulted in the captufe of
some ground"
1t added that German reserves had
been thrown into the conflict.
Huns Give Up Rheims Attack.
There has been little marked fight
ing on the battle ground of the first
three days of the week The Ger
mans gave up their attacks and the
allies stand firmly. East of Rheims
the French re-took Pruray, an ad-
vance of considerably more than a
mile.
The British front remains quiet ex-
cept for raids. Some observers be-
lieve the fighting may spread to this
front, either with the Germans at
lacking or General Foch starting a
companion blow to the one between
the Aisne and the Marine. An attempt
ed German airplane raid on Paris
Thursday night failed. Italian avia-
tors have dropped many bombs on
Pola, the Austrian base.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

steers. 1725@1s.1o; dressed beef steers,
s130o@1700: western steers. s1o.5oq 1900:
soTthern steers, sooo@1doo; cows. s65o@
feeders. ;5o@16oo; bulls, s1.5o91ooo:
Lambs, s15.5odIs6o: yeariings. sIsoo@
1900; wethers, $10.O0@i35O; ewes. 5000
1880: stockers and feeders, S6.O0@17. 90.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
UNDID GERMAN GAINS.
Time viii Soon Come When German
Armies Must Give Everywhere.

~AuSt OANC LNOEyhneTe.
With the French Armies in the
Field, July 19.-With one side sweeo
In the smash, the French and Ameri-
cans undid practically all that had
been accomplished by the latest Ger
man offensive.
In fact. they brought that effort to
a standstill while advancing them
selves-tearing thru the enemy lines
at some points to the depth of six
miles. Some of the most spectacular
cavalry charges in history have con-
tributed to the allied movement.
The FrancoNAmerican success is 90
complete that it foreshadows the time
now regarded, as inevitably ap-
proaching-whan the Germans must
give ground everywhere.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Morning train Gossip.
FURNISHED by The roLeka Board OF rrade.l

" Nv tus 1opekd oohEo Vi
Chicago, July 19-The Tribune: Grain
The break in corn yesterday was regarded
natural and has been overdue for several
days. 1t was noticeable yesterday tina.
some Of the largest buyers on the early
showing of strength in corn were among
the heaviest sellers later. The corn market
conservative the need of good cleaning
out before the buying side may again be
attractive. Cutting of oats was said to be
general yesterday from kankakee to Cham
paign, III. A few early oats have been
threshed at Champaign, yielding 10 bushels
Country holders were more disposed to sell
new and old oats yesterday.
New York, July 1e.-Financisi News Bull
letin: Stocks-There is substantial buying
a private Communication from a very In
fluental channel. Equipments shares are
held by important stock exchange houses
to be the best place for prolonged profit
able business any In the Hst Quiet
and Missouri Pacific is reported from con
sentative channels.
This being a war market, sudden changes
in the market sentiment are to be expected,
such as took place when the news appeared
Of what was rumored TO be broad counter
offensive against the Germans by the allies
Higher prices are expected for Steel. Bald
win. Mexican Petroleum. Reading. R. c..
T. B.. Car Foundry. American Cotton Oil.
b. S. 3. Mexican Observation-Disclosures
interests are privately quoted as express
Owing to lack of ships Mexico has been un :
able to export more than 10 per cent of
its oil production but soon as Uncle
Sans ship building gets more fully under
way there will be greater ocean tonnage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

Chicago. July 19.-HOGS-Receipts 10
600 Market 1Oc to 2Oc higher than yes:
$50: ba atshsss s1ss@s5 ' packing
sl725@1aoo; light. $1s; 2991s;So; rough
CATTLEReceipts 1000. Good cattle
steady; best here, $3.50; distillers. $500;
others dull and uneveniy lower, including
butcher stocks; calves. strong.
SHEEP-Receipts 5000. Sheep. steady:
lambs mostly 25c lower than high time
yesterday; no prime lambs here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
FREE MOVING PICTURES

A free moving picture show will be
- in Security Hall next Monday
aft - n. All children carr ing GER
tificates in the Knights and Ladies of
Sc lty will be admitted without par
ents. Children not carrying certifi-
Gates in the order must r. accompa-
MED by parelt or guardian.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

L
Wall St, New York. July 29-STOCKS-
Over night war news stimulated the stock
the active opening of today's trading. q. S.
Steel gained only y point but kindred
shares scored point gains, while Tobaccos.
ranged 1 to almost points higher. In
terest attached to the further rise of Paris
6s which added SIS points to yesterdays
steady.
Reactions of TO points in various
equipments. Oils Tobaccos and other prom
inent issues created moderate unsettlement
before the end of the first hour. Inciden-
tally Paris SIS fell back 2 points and rep
resentatiye rails Jagged. Dealings dimin-
ished to a pronounced extent with the ap-
proach Of midday. the market then mani
Testing further irregularity on the
ties, notably Sumatra Tobacco. with recur-
rent pressure in Steels. Liberty 51z's sold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

New York, July 1a-BUTTER-Market
steady. Creamery higner than extras, 451a
@46Ac; extra, o. score, 45@45Ac; ~firsts
49, G44%c
EGGS-Market Irregular. Fresh gather
ed extras, 46c; fresh gathered regular pack
ed, extras firsts. i4@45c.
GHEESE-MaiEe firm. State, whole
milk; flats; fresh specials. 25G5At;
broile4 33M Use; fowls. SIC: ROSTERS. 25c
turkey1. 2S@3oc; dressed, firm; chickens.
40G 4Sc; fowls, 3112@j6Ise; cd BOOSTERS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

Light scattered showers have fallen in
the north central counties of Kansas in the
past twenty four hours, and temperatures
have ranged about normal with clear skies
The rivers in this section are at low
stages and will change very little In the
next thirty six hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

Kansas City, July 191-HOGS-Receipts
LOO; Market steady: Bulk Of sales. $500
g1s.25: heavy. s1a1591S30; packers and
butchers. s1S0CQ1s.25: light. S17S0d1S.10.
pigs, SIG 5061700
CATTLESReceipts 1000. including 1000
southerns. Market steady. Prime fed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

Chicago, July 1a-BUTTER-Market I'M
settled. Creameries. 3S19 @44c.
EGGS-Market lower. Firsts, 3j563Shc
ordinary firses. Sag 361sc; at mark, cases
included, 35@3Sc.
MISUNDERSTANDING unchanged
POULTRY--Alive, lower; fowls, o9c
springs, 35c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Kansa. city Live stock SALES.

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock iGrds, Kansas City. and
reported over long distance telephone d.
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son Co., live stock commission mer
chants.)
Kansas city, July 19.-CATTLE-Re-
sceipts 1000 head. Market slow and weak.
HOGS-Receipts 1000 head. Market
steady. Bulk of sales, S17.90@1s15; top.
s1H25.
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head. Market
steady. Lambs, $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
GETTING WARMER NOW


1887. The highest was 103 and the
lowest wa So degrees The wind at
9 o'clock this morning was blowing six
miles an hour from the west.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

V-UHUUutu LIOIn IKE Ou+.I
harder task in attempting to retake
any lost ground.
German Position Precarious
Survey of the positions taken yes
terday indicated to observers that the
German high command would leave
nothing undone to retrieve the days
losses. Stopped in their offensive
along the Marine, and then suddenly
attacked on the flank, has made the
position of the Germans not only un-
comfortable but precarious. Espec-
tally is this true if the region of Cha
teau Thierry. where it is believed the
Germans must act quickly
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

at 90. so to 996 as at e4O6 to e4.4S and
49, at 95.es to 96.04.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
DAILY WEATHER TABLE.

Furnished by the weather bureau office,
Topeka. Kan. for the - hours ending at
m EridaY-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Begin Knitting Now--Tke New Yarns Are Here

The boys in the cantonments will need warm
Sweaters. Socks Wristlets and Hemets-Visit our
Art Needlework Dept. and the New Fleishers
Yarn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
New York Sugar

New York Sugar Market.
New York July 19-SUGAR-Rsw
steady: centrifugal 6.oJ5; fine granlated,
i.oJ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

ropekr Hn. :. rk-t
Topeka, Kan, July 10.
PRAIRIE aAY-s17.0o.
ALFALFA-S17.OQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Kansas city Produce Market


Kansas City, July 19.-wHEAT-Cash
Market unchanged No. hard, S2.21G
2.24 No. 2, $220@2.24; No. red, $21s; No.
., sale
CORN-Market unchanged to 1c lower.
No. 2 mixed, S1.75@1.S0; No. 3, nominal;
No. white, SI96Q20 90; No. 3, nominal;
No. 2 yellow, SlsS2@1.s4.
OATS-Market unchanged. No. 2 white,
roe; No. 2 mixed 74@75c.
RYE-S1. 7041.S0.
KAFFIR AND MILO AIZE-S3. 2O@3.25.
HAY-Market unchanged.
SHORTS-$1 .32@1 IS.
BRAN-$1. 20d1.2S.
WHEAT-Receipts 454 cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Firsts. SIC; seconds. Bic.
CORN-Close: July, S1.52h; August,
$153A September, S1-54ss.
Chicago Grain and Provision Market.
Chicago, July 19.-CORN-Close: July,
Si.5I4 August, $1.521aG1.52%; September.
: OATS-July. TIC; August, TOSS a7o%c;
September, 69%c.
PoRK-July. 1926; September, s45s5.
LARD-July, S26.15; September s26.22.
SHORT R1BS-July, $24.42; September,
S2427.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19

Kansas iHty Grain MaFkex.
(The range Of prices on grain futures o.
Kansas City Beard OF Trade as reported
by Thos. ]. Myers 80 N. e Bldg.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
Kitchenware, Saturday Specials
39c Tissue Ginghams 29c

20 pieces of Woven Tissues in attractive p1aids
and stripes-blues, pinks and green's Special, a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-07-19
TIDE HAS TURNED

Continued from Page One,
harder task in attempting to reta
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

FOR RENT-Store room with living
rooms above, corner Main street and
Missouri avenue; also large ware
room, corner Cedar street and Mis-
souri, avenue; has paved streets and
railroad siding. OH. Sloan. 1858
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
TO THE PUBLIC

This Is to notify all concerned that
all outstanding accounts up to March
18th Of the Polk Lumber Co. are due
and payable to Messrs. H. T. Smith
and ]. H. Woodall, and all debts con-
tracted prior to March 18th are to be
paid by these parties. Since March
18th I will be responsible for any
debts contracted by the concern and
Ial! amounts due the Polk County
Lumber Co. since that date will be
payable to me.
I7327 w. FISKE JOHNSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

dressed magazines for sold,s,,
sailors, and inform them tia, y
notice placed on future issues -
be modified to read as follows. W.
YOU finish reading this magazine :.
a / cent stamp on the notice mat J
magazine, and 1t will be plaes
the hands of our soldiers Or IN.
destined to proceed over seas.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
,oneEs THAT MEET IN x. OF p sNl-

lodges THAT MEET IN x. OF p sAl-
M. W. Of A.
$500, wooamen meet first and . thif o,s teen
MoaeL an K P. Hall. !. D. a.
o1srE 217 East Main street. n0"'
,,, uoccabees meet second ana NJ r
Lady ma % = m. X. P. Hall. MIS- NJ -
MGiu"s Secretary. 6lO East Orange ~
woodmsn Of the World meet eac en- nus s,eri.
? an n M, x. p Hall. W. D.
lolI East Pine 81. Phone zoi'
pn,,b,. az Pythias meet eacn ms naOn
an M. K. P. Hall. Hopt. lnoN-p
:, & s., 1909 South Tennessee
nv n " Circle meets the nrst ana uiI,
r.,,.odsys + 40 o m, K. p. HAL ni rarus
u scIppsr, clerk. aos South Virginia A'''''
Phone lsl.
.usr,can Federation Of R. L. CaI az !,
nasts second and fourth Thursdays, ~
X p. Hall. j. ]. Rhoades, Secfe''''
L. o. o. n. :,
/ royal Order OF Moose meets FrldAys. :,
M K, P. Hall. L. B. Selfridse' secf0''''
|, Box $50.
U. C. r.
limited Commercial Travellers Hsss mn niu y
, third Saturdays. 80 p. m. < r HAL ".
Mayes, Jr, secretary. 3lo SCUM mo-
sachusetts avenue Phone b.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
MAGAZINES FOB
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

postmasters are instructed t to BRING as
or rog'll No. 1877, to the attention o. .,
oFayr sr who have been printing on
p p ~ magazines the notice regarding
itbe mailing of unwrappeu'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
WILL EXCHANGES acres good
land, half mile from Brooksville. on
hard road, for Lakeland property
or good car. G. J. Williams, Tele'
gram Office. or phone 337-Black.

10 acres 8 miles from lakeland on
asphalt road. Two acres in 3-year old
grove just coming into bearing. bal
ance combination truck and citrus
land. New 6-room plastered bunga-
low with bath and fixtures. One OF
the incest homes in the country for
only $4,000. with terms. g. J. VII
liams, Telegram ofice. Phone as7
Black.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
GOOD WAGES

For Farmworker. Call QUA East
Orange street and ask for Mr.. Al
len Only those who know planting
blowing, sowing, and taking care Oh
stock need apply. 'o'1
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

We have for sale some Of the most
desirable truck and farm lands IN
Florida. This property is in " mile
city limits and can be had at the
right price and terms. Let us show
YOU some fine 10 and 20-acre tracts.
For particulars see G. c. Rogan.
Rooms / and 2, Deem and Bryant
Building, Phone IA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

Equity in very desirable home. II
there Is anybody who has an auto or
acreage or city lot equal to equity
and would like to exchange 1t and get
good value in this equity and partly
furnished home, or If you want to 'buy
a nice home on very reasonable terms
like rent, apply to K, care Telegram.
7416
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

Fort Pierce.-A good deal of cab
bage has been shipped from this
point and much is still being shipped
Prices, however, are low.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

FOR SALE-Eggs for hatcbings;
from Bealwood strain (direct) =.
I. White Leghorns, $50 per 10.
$500 per 100. Baby chicks sit
per 100, or 15c each. Guar
anteed fresh market eggs, 60 cents
per dozen. Also have few hens
for sale at $3.50 to $3.50 zach.
Lingerlonger Poultry Farm l. A.
Armstrong, proprietor. Route B
Box 25A, Lakeland, Fla. Ills
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
CLASSIFIED 4 DYE RIlSlNG

FOR RENT-From May list, a furn-
ished seven-room bungalow, MOD
ern conveniences. S07 e. Morton
g. 742s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
FOR SALE

Two 1917 Fords, fine condition.
Two 1916 Fords Splidorff starters.
Extra acknowledgements.
One 1914 Ford-rebuilt.
One Ford, truck body-bargain.
one-Cole 30-snaps price.
One 1914 Cadillac car.
One house and lot to trade for car
or for sale.
AUTO EXCHANGE
N. Tenn. Ave-, Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

A mustache guard that can be at
tached to any cup is an English in
vention.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

FOR SALE-One of the best built
and most modern bungalows In
Lakeland. Choice neighborhood.
Garage. For sale by owner direct.
No agents. Low price and terms to
suit purchaser. Address Owner,
Care Evening Telegram.
TITS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
CATTLE WANTED

II you have stock of cattle for
sale, or only yearling, suitable for
range use, I will buy what you have.
1902 D. H. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

WANTED-Stock girl, or girl wish
ing to learn. Apply at LaMode.
1888
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
MISCELLANEOUS

y d n y q q q y n y q y y y q
WANTED CYPRESS LEGISLATURES
JLandeck Lumber Company, Tampa,
Fla, stating what you can furnish
for continuous shipment. 1886
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16
cooo q o o o d o O d O q
For SALE

o o oo D D q o q q o o o . q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-16

Mondays I%hy I 80 p. m, K; T o,a ha,,' St
M1nu" Secretary. 6lO East orange o.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
1.-TWO Dollars a Day
Mighty Good Pay"
J. Ogden Armour Thinks WOrkmen
Should Consider $2.75 Fair Wages
NOwadays-Will Arbitrate.

Chicago, Feb. 1S-Two dollars and
seventy five cents a day is enough
for the average American family to
live on is the opinion og ]. Ogden
Armour, Chicago packer, expressed at
the packing house wage arbitration
proceedings here today.
Although Armour gave $2.75 as his
idea of a fair wage he declared he
was willing to have the arbitrator ap-
pointed to settle the wage dispute, fix
a wage that would permit packing
house employees enough to lay by for
times of sickness and allow them to
go to parks and places of amusement.
Armour left the stand shortly after
one o'clock after testifying for more
than two hours.
Charges that the packers ordered
machinery to run at half speed ON the
occasion of the visit of Judge Samuel
Alschuler, federal arbitrator to the
plants, in order to make it appear
that the workmen were not driven at
high speed were made by Dennis Lane
secretary of the Amalgamated Meat
Cutters union, at a meeting of the
Chicago Federation of Labor. Lane
declared records showed the average
wage of men at the plants was but
81 1-2 cents an hour.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
SEIZURE OF HOUSEWIVES
FOOD STOCKS IMPOSSIBLE

The government has never consid-
cred any plan of Selling foodstuffs
owned by householders. Nor is there
any policy Of this kind suggested for
the future
In spite Of this fact, the United
States food administration has been
obliged repeatedly to issue official de-
malls of rumors that the government
intends Communicating preserves and
canned goods put up in American
homes.
These rumOrs were originated partly
by pro-German propagandists and part
ly by constituencies grafters, who
sought to profit through buying from
misinfOrmed housewives.
The year 1913 will see home canning
and preserving practiced on greater
scale than ever before in the nations
history, officials in Washington believe.
And they are assuring all patriotic
housewives that foods so saved are
theirs, and theirs alone.
The twice-a-week Twin Falls times. (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1916-1918, 1918-02-19
BIC HERDS CONE
World War Wastes Europe'S
Meat Supply.
American Stock Raisers Cooperate
With Food Administration in Con-
serVation Measures.

It is probable that Europe for many
years after the war will look to a
great extent to America for it's meat
supply.
Europes herds are dwindling under
wars demands faster than they can be
replenished.
When the German armies retired
from occupied portions of France and
Belgium approximately 100000 head
of cattle were appropriated. This ad-
dition virtually safeguarded Germany
from cattle shortage other nations now
suffer.
In England some 100000 acres OF
grass lands have by compulsory meas
ures been forced into grain production,
thus reducing pasturage and hay lands.
A declining scale of maximum meat
prices for live cattle was ordained in
England, as follows: For September,
SIPS; November and December,
$16.OS, and for January, $l4.40. The
evident intent Of this measure was to
drive the beef animals into market as
soon as possible.
According to official French figures,
the cattle of France have decreased to
a total of 12,341 900 as compared with
14,SO7 900 in 1913. Today, due to lack
of forage principally, France is pro
ducing only one gallon Of milk where
before the war two and one-half gal
Ions were produced.
Meantime the United States food ad-
ministration has taken steps to con-
serve our flocks and herds and to in
crease their numbers The stock breed
ers of this country show n disposition
to cooperate with the government In
this.
For many years 1t has been prac-
tice among many of the dairy people
of this country to kill male calves at
birth and in many instances the fe-
males if not needed to replenish their
herds rather than go to the expense Of
maturing them into veal. The high
prices of meat caused the virtual dis
continuance of this killing. Another
encouraging fact is 70 per cent. of
calves killed for veal this year were
males.
Somebody has very aptly said that
the wars of the world have been won
with grease, meaning that bacon and
lard have been as essential to success
in war as powder which is true.
The hogs of Europe have been very
greatly sacrificed to present day needs.
This makes the American burden all
the more heavy and makes doubly es-
sential an increased pork production
in this nation. In Italy grain is now
forbidden TO be fed to hogs. In Den
mark under a recent order one-fourth
of the hogs were ordered to be killed.
1t is estimated that one-half have now
been killed.