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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-05
REDEEM THE CITY,
MINISTER'S PLEAD
lnterchurch Federation APP
peal Scores Shameful
Conditions"
CHURCHES TO BLAME
Lack of Courage Held Respon-
sibIe for Sway of
Bosses
CHURCHES TO BLAME

Lack of courage by the churches is
blamed for Philadelpha's civic Lls in a
ast-hour appeal to voters to redeem
the city, issued by the Interchurch Fed
Grafton.
After denouuclng the Mayor, con-
tractor bosses. dirty streets. gunner in
politics. police laSity i'm prosecuting vice.
and other shameful conditions" the
statement says:
"Xo small part " the blame for All
this must fall upon the churches, There
has been a lack Of courage in ministers
and cougreeationa who have weakly
heen more fearful Of offending in
fuential members than Of causing a
brother to stumble
II closes with this admonition; lie;
all our church members vote con-
.cien,iously. and Philadelphia Will be
redeemed
THE appeal is signed by the Rev. prs
carl f.. Granmer. president; Nl.Iiam
\ Berg secretary, r. 5. Borhey. lrViHg
I, ,,hcnoweth. Edwin Heyl Deik +. :.
I,,.l, robu 4. MacCallum, Alexander
NacColl. Frank T.. Parkin, Thomas G.
pollorl charles Schaeffer, Floyd W.
'ro,nIllns and Bishop Garland.
city PiiIoricd Before Nation
Ths full text follows:
"'rhe Interchurch Federatloh rs con-
strained to lay before the christian
nennle of Philadelphia the shameful con
I'D n "a
concerted movement to establish better
government.
"phlladelphia stands today piIloried
horor. the nation. For the past two
vears our city has been made target
tor reuroaches by II series of events. At
= time when our young men at the call
nr humanity. have gone to the front 10
,indicatc the law Of righteousness and
make the world safe for democracy; at
n time when the people at home have
made every sacrifice for democracy ana
ilstica. we have the pttiful spectacle OF
a city adminis:r ration that is seltseeking
and incompetent.
"Some two years ago number of
nunmen We're brought into the city by
nolitical leaders, and committed murder
and outrage. Several have confessed
and several were convicted.
..Uhen the Government brought thous-
onds Of men to the Naval station at
League Island it asked the city TO pro-
tect them from the eXpoiters Of vice.
When that protection was officially in
yestigated by the Fosdicl; Commission,
the experts reported the conditions here
as worse than in any other city in
America. The report Of this commission
was ridiculed by the Mayor. Failing to
receive adequate protection for its en-
lisged men, the Federal Government
superseded the Director of Public Safety
and took practical charge of the police
force.
Depior-s Dirty Streets
"The epidemic Of influenza has devas-
fated our city. IT is said that il has
been worse here than in any other city
in America. certainly it could meet
nowhere else conditions so conducive TO
its spread What other city of any
size has streets so dirty? Where else is
the dust So blown about? Vet the city
has expended more than in previous
wears. Here is the account:
Stra,t cleaning. ....... 81 2a2. .kit 81 bh3. 900
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-05
POLICE CAPTAINS
WATCH 9Th WARD
Y. 5. Agents Also on Guard.
but No Trouble
Develops
PLUCkFELDER ON DUTY
Lieutenant Who Was Accused
of Political Activity Serves
Despite Democrat Protest

...
WIN wv" ponce captains an" % ''"'
tenant TO Keep tabs ON alleged bad men
who. the Democrats thought. might
su.oor do,,,, ~, tho sixth ward .,.,I ,,o-
"S'''e "'''''S Gust '"' jung ""'''''" ''.
todaN's election iu That h.stor,, ward
was one Of the most tranquil 900 h.--
tcrN.
Police guarded the voting booths VIII. J.
Captains ITe1rn and Tempest toured the
ward and Kept an eye OUT for election
frauds that we're feared BY MI. Bonn
well. 1T ls the quietesl day IN mS
memory sald Captain Tempest, alicl
ne had completed ms third round OF
me ward we nave oeen sent u'r' ny
MS,or on''h anu W." Ie''"'" '"'' ."'
ballots are counted.
transfer Of Lieutenant PhcNt"Id"r from
tne "ard oetdus" o. ms "'eE'" a'lnn"H
IN 'ne Select ,ouii,'' '''''''''h I o' W
ter j. Llttletoh' out 'N'" requests were
no, neeueu'
nc LtuI'"".' N"' '0 '' ''''',.'"'" %.
me Fourth ana race stree IS p'"'' Sta
ton remained o" uu'N an" ''"'" '''
ward several times
There Is no occasion for anybody TO
he alarmed over conditions ~ the sixth
"%Iu' Satu NV "'u' nam IT,
p"et ''S'''~' an" NV Inv, nan 'o''
.o'erS a'e les,S'e't t". ''N"E '''' '''''
"e,'lo,ls'' q We ''''' 81 ~ '"e W 'lI "''''
-. uei's u'S'' '',S ~ '"' ,'E az" '''a
know nothing about conditions
Ouiet oIsn rra,., l,d IN tho Llftb kv.,,d
"a ,,c+hino -, ,,.,'.,,,,.. ,,.,. ,I ,.I
',,.i,' - '"' '.,''''
eiectioh arguments disturbed the voting
oooths.
Agents Oh ihe Oh'lDu states Depart
ment OF Justice paid particular aften-
lion TO the Fifth ana sixth Wards. but
failed TO detect any Irregularities SUI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-11-05
'TAACH. CLOTHIER,
AT 81, FOR WAR
v ouId Have Gone if ! oung
Enongh. Says Merchant.
Philanihropist
No BIRTHDAY REL MON
Discusses Nation, Progress
and Praises American Spirit
After Casting Vote

..oW IL had been Young enough
J would have gone to war. because
this IL - ease where ! believe peace
can he obtained only thruueh war.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
" ~ x - I-I'1 ~ .-.f@ !.-0, N \
I EHsl i !: y :,
WHEN ! i! ! GLE / ]: LEAVES
BELTRAMI co. LOSES

The announcement In the Weekly
Pioneer Thursday that Bueford M.
/ Gle. head Of the department Of az
riculture Of the Bemidji schools, had
rendered hts resignation to take Ct
fect the ArSt Of February, the news
came M q distinct surprise, even to
hjs closest friends. Mr.. Gile has
been called BY the University OF
Minnesota to take an important post
in the department Of agriculture:
Mr.. Gile has been connected with
the Bemidji schools as agricultural
Instructor, in charge of all agricul-
tural activities, for five years and
the school gardens of the city have
come to be recognized as models by
those In position to know. ..
Not only in the schools OF Bemidji
has Prot. Giles influence been felt
but throughout Beltrami county. He
has taken q marked interest In the
agriculture of Beltrami county and
is Known to practically every farm
er. He has also taken keen in
terests in the farmers clubs and was
a regular attendant at meetings
whenever he was able to make ar
rangements. s - 4
It has been Mr.. Gle who put to-
gether the agricultural exhibits for
the state fairs and other displays
and came homo with the blue. ribbon
ana various other high awards many
times. no had Just been elected
secretary Of the Beltrami County
Fair association, and the board of
county commissioners had recon-
mended him for the position Of fed
eral agriculturist Of the county UNI
der the new movement for the pro-
motion Of increased production In
the counties Of the state and
throughout the United States. q
When Gle goes, Bemidji and the
county will lose valuable citizen.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
KAISER ON LEAVE

Roscoe Kaiser, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Kaiser, came home Monday morn
ing for a weeks furlough. Mr.. Kais-
or enlisted In the navy hast spring
an dis now In the marine service, sta
toned on the u. 8. s. New Hamp-
shire. He will spend q few days at
home and with friends in the neigh
boring towns and will leave Friday
for Northfield to visit with former
college classmates there. He will
Join his company at Oft Point, Va
Bagley Independent.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
CLIFFORD MONTAGUE ENLIsTs
IN UNITED STATES CAVALRY

Uncle Sans cavalry arm will re-
csive q fine recruit when Clifford
Montague Joins the service. He en-
listed today and will leave soon for
training. Montague has for the past
eight years been employed at the
: Henry Miller grocery store on Bel
trami avenue.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
WANTED

Clean cotton rags. No
buttons or fuzzy edges and no lit
tie bits Of pieces. We will pay 3
cents, q pound for rags brought to
thesP Pioneer Office In any size guam
titles up to 100 pounds. Here's D
: chance for boys to search mothers
Z basement or attic for rags and
make little spending money.
Come on, boys, bring your rags
here and get the top prices. Be
) midi Pioneer. 118tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25

FOR SALE OR TRADE-On account
4: Of illness, farm 120- acres, 30. sores
under cultivation, house and barn,
N fruit garden we'll stocked with
trees and shrubbery. Inquire
Harry Knapton, Wilton, MINI.
Will trade for house in town.
{. 5. /, 4 ..s& 6-125
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
|CASS|fl ||:1|

FOR sALEW6od, wood. We han
4 die all kinds Of wood iii 16-ineh
lengths. Quick delivery and prices
+ right. Dry seasoned birch, green
Y seasoned birch, dry cut tamarack,
the best; green tamarack, dry
& seasoned jack pine. dry cut Afe
burnt jack pine, dry seasoned pop-
ple, fine cook stove wood; dry
4 seasoned oak. Reeves Wood Coz,
office phones 20 .or 164vW, house
phone s45. RI /, Z 134tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25

WANTED Sewing by an expert
enced dressmaker; will sew out b,
the day or at home. Call SOIL
s.Es..>si 6.12l
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25
FOR RENT

FOR RENT ss.ss
FOR RENT-Four-room house, 1881
Dewey Ave. A.. Klein. 6-125
FOR Modern room, 616, Be
midi tavenue. 1874;
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25

WANTED Dishwasner at Third 81.
Cafe. <19ltf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25

|I1NUARY CORN CONTRACT -
CLOSED ON BASIS OF 81 .20
Chicago, Jan. 25.-:The BOARD OF
trade committee announced shortly
after Opening this morning that con-
tracts Tor AMI uaTy. corn IN storage
be closed on a basis Of $l.28 per
bushel. All trading In January corn
has been discontinued. s,:$ .. s3.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-25

STRAYED AWAY-Bay horse. yer
( poor, had halter on. Finder n
turn to Pogue's livery f0rsreNele
80 ~ ~ 81 h.ef- !. slt-s - III ii Il
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-03-14

The American troops holding n por
ton Of the line of battle northwest of
FOUL apparently are making raids in
to enemy territory as part of daily
routine. Following their ihcr,s:on of
Monday morning, when after u rom-
bardment they raided German front
lines for 300 yards, unaided. as had
been customary, by the French, they
set out again on Tuesday and made
successful surprise attack on
trenches south of Richecourt, which
hes to the northwest of Xivray, where
some of the hardest fighting in which
they have been engaged has taken
place.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-03-14
TAX SALES

Under and by virtue of authority
contained in Executions issued by W.
A. Douglass, County Treasurer and
directed to me / have levied upon
and taken exclusive possession of the
following real estate to wit:
acres in Alligator Township
known as Newton Outlaw land.
5S3 acres in Alligator township,
known as N. M. Johnson land.
16 lots in McBee, known as Mrs
Lula E. Creighton lots.
lots in McBee, known as John
Putnam lots.
100 acres in Alligator township,
known as NJ. G.. and G. E. Shaw land.
One lot in Cheraw, known as Ed
gar Allen lot.
83 Acres of land in Center Point
school district known as Mary E. Ca
toe land.
One lot in jefferson, known as J..
p. Gurganus lot.
511 acres and lots in Alligator
Township, known as w. A. Mcqueen
estate.
1SO acres in Patrick school dis
trict, known as Jno. G. Davis land.
so acres in Bethel school district,
known as Mrs. r. R. Evans land.
30 acres in Lewis school district,
known as j. G. Howell land.
55 acres in Lewis school district,
known as w. A. Griggs land.
100 acres in Lewis school district,
known as J. ID. Jordan land.
35 acres in Cat Pond school dis
trict, known as A. B. Boan land.
$50 acres in Ousley school district,
known as NJ. f. Grooms land
10 acres in Ousley school district,
known as d. L. Seegars land
645 acres in Ousley school district,
known as G. A. Collins land.
80 acres in Ousley school known
as Willie johnson land.
so acres in Patrick school district,
known as Rush Hawkins land
lots in Patrick, known as J. B.
Highland lots.
SO acres in Sandy Run school dis
trict, known as M. X. Layton estate.
40 acres in Sandy Run school dis.
trict, known as w. J. A. Mcdonald
land.
80 acres in Sandy Run school dis.
trict, known as Gillian King land.
432 acres in Wallace school district
known as Mrs. l.. Hopkins land.
80 acres in Wallace school district
known as Mrs. Annie Jones land.
And will sell the same for cash tt
the highest bidder before the Court
house door at Chesterfield between
| the legal hours of sale on the frs
| Monday in April 1918.
| March l3, 1913 d. P. DOUGLASS
Sheriff
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-03-14

Mr.. Pat Covington spent Monday at
the home of Mr.. j. w. Griggs.
Mr.. Townley Redfearn and Misses
Mary and Lessie Pusser spent Sunday
in P&geland.
knox-knit Half Hose for men, rs
cents as long a. they last. Teal-Jones
Company.
Supt. j. A. Knight and Carey j.
Hunley spent Wednesday in Page
land.
On account of great deal of ad-
vertising coming in on the last day
we are compelled to leave out much
of our correspondence and other in
teresting matter. The letters that
do not appear this week will be print
ed in the next ISSUE
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-03-14
QUARTERLY MEETING

Chesterfield Division Of w. NJ. L.
Chesterfield Association will meet
Sunday March IT, at Cedar Creek
Church.
10 :30-Dcvotonal exercises, Mrs.
G.. II. Rivers. Words Of Greeting,
Mrs. Theodore Winburn. Response,
Miss Sallic Eddins.
What a Missionary Society means
to me as pastor, Rev. Fl. l.. Baggott.
Home Missions, Mrs. Edna V. Fun
derburk.
Our Duty to the Negro, Mrs. B. S.
Funderburg.
Reading-"Aunt Dina's Starry
Crown" Mrs. B. 3. Melton.
Hymn-"Will There Be Any Stars
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1918-03-14
In My Crown"
30 DeyOtiOnal Mrs r F. Riy

In My Crown"
| 80. Devotional, Mrs. r. E. Riv-
ers.
Roll Called and short verbal re-
port from each Society.
Sunbeam Methods, Mrs. G. l..
Evans.
Mountain Schools, Mrs. c. II. Riv-
crS.
Reading -"Thc Church He Was
Looking For" Mrs. John Baggott.
Our aim is to make this "'getting
acquainted with our work" meeting.
Every woman who is Interested in the
work is cordially invited and urged
to be present.
MRS. B. S. FUNDERBURG.
MRS. G.. n. RIVERS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29
England and Italy Reduce Shoe Prices
BY Standardization.

There has already been a drop in
the prices charged by retailers for
footwear in England in view of the
Governments action in placing on the
market standardized shoes made at
controlled rates of profit, according
to a report to the United States De-
partment of Commerce.
At recent exhibition of "war-
time" boots 80 samples were shown,
ranging from heavy boots for cart
ers and laborers to shoes for ordinary
Prices range from $206 to $6.38 a
pair. The shoes are made entirely
of leather and the retailers price is
stamped on the sole. -.
Italian shoe factories are manufac-
turing standardized shoes, using
leather furnished by the Government,
which controls the system of sales to
the public.
In England the manufacture of
standard cloth for mems suits has
made rapid progress, "a patterns be-
ing included in the first goods shown.
AS now planned, provision is made
for 100000 to 100000 suits ready
for delivery from June to August. The
project may later include production
of certain classes of cloth for wo-
mems wear, with gradually widen
ing range Of production under Gov
eminent Standardization.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29
HOLD THE HOME LINES

Every home in the land has been
affected by the requirements of war.
In every community the customary
methods of action and control must
be reorganized. New and far-reach-
ing measures of collective effort have
had to b. adopted suddenly. Welfare
agencies and institutions that before
were overloaded, are now struggling
with the additional burden of these
battling problems. The home casual
ty list, consisting of children neglect
ed and gone astray; homes broken
under the strain of war; sickness and
poverty grown apace are some of the
problems that must be studied if the
home lines are held.
Preparation to receive the handi-
capped returned soldier must be made.
What of the day of reconstruction? ?
Are the nine-tenths of US who must
remain at home doing our utmost,
and doing it intelligently? Problems
of the reconstruction period will be
discussed at the National Conference
of Social Work which will be held in
Kansas City May 1922.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29

last Thursday night. The County
Agent and his assistant attended the
meeting. They discussed the new or
ganization plan of the Farm Bureau
and the poor conditions of seed corn
throughout the county, explaining
common methods of testing.
Soil Tests.
The County Agent tested three diff
ferent types of soil on the farm of
Mr.. J. B. West of Loughboro commun-
ity. Only one of these showed much
acidity and it was white buck-shot
soil. A ton of lime to the acre would
benefit this soil a great deal. The
ridge land and well drained bottom
land showed very slight acidity.
Information for Gardeners.
(A) No home garden should be
raised except by labor of the family
for the use of the family; in other
words, home garden with hired la
Dor is not advocated. The hired la
Dor should be released to engage in
general farming to add to the food
stores of the Nation.
w NdTucn Seeu, especially VI
certain important standard crops,
such as beans and peas, must be con-
served and not wasted.
CO. Good soil, sunlight, and air
are necessary for good gardens. 1t is
a waste of seed and labor to plant on
land not suited or where shaded a
large part of the day.
(D) In small backyard gardens,
plant only those crops which produce
large quantities on limited area, such
as string beans, tomatoes, lima beans,
beets or onions. Corn, peas, potatoes,
and other such crops require more
space than is needed for the other
crops.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29
ROAD DRAG INSPECTORS WILL
REPORT INFRACTION OF LAW

Road drag inspectors, acting under
the direction of the State Highway
Board, will report counties where in
tercounty seat roads are not properly
dragged. In many counties the high
way boards allow road drag funds to
accumulate and no effort is made to
put the roads in proper condition after
each rain. The law provides SIS per
mile per year to drag or otherwise
improve the 1890 miles of inter-
county seat highways in Missouri.
Because of the scarcity of farm help,
and the pressing need of teams for
agricultural work, it is difficult for
county highway boards to contract
with parties who will not sacrifice
the roads for their own personal ben
eft. Many road overseers in the
State also proceed on the theory that
they are to do road work only when
the weather conditions are unfavor-
able for farm work or crops are laid
by. If the roads in your section are
not properly dragged you should mott
fly the State Highway Board and an
inspector will see that the condition
is corrected.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29

Collector William H. Edwards of
the Second, or Wall Street, revenue Of
flee, commented yesterday upon the
estimated taxes of Americas richest
individuals, pointing out that, right
or wrong, the estimates should dispel
any idea that the rich were not bear
ing their share in the war.
II has been estimated that John ID.
Rockefeller would be called on to pay
tax of about $38, 100000 this year,
based on an income of $60,000,000. 1t
had been figured, also, that Henry G..
Frick was Mr.. Rockefeller's closest
rival, who would pay a tax approx
mately $7,100,O00. The 20 wealthiest
individuals after Mr.. Rockefeller
would pay taxes, it is estimated, ag-
gregating 100000.
"While these estimates were not
given out by this officer" said Col
lector Edwards, 81 think the showing
made is of a character to dispel the
erroneous idea that the rich are not
called upon TO bear their share of the
wars financial burdens.
"In this connection it should be
borne in mind that all incomes of 3d.
100000 or more must pay surtax
of 63 per cent. In addition there are
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29
Agricultural Department Shows
Rang of War Emergency
Work.

Of the total of nearly $20,000,000
asked for war emergency activities
by the Department of Agriculture it
is proposed to use $8,O0O,00O for the
purchase and sale of seed to farmers
for cash at cost; Sc, 100000 for the
development of the cooperative ag-
ricultural extension work in co-opera-
ton with the State agricultural col
leges; $1,369,655 for combating ami
NAL diseases, stimulating the produc-
ton of live stock, and encouraging
the conservation and utilization of
meat, poultry, dairy and other ami
NAL products; 300 for the pre-
vention, control, and eradication of
insects and plant diseases, and the
conservation and utilization of plant
products, $2,368,958 for extending and
charging. the Market News Service of
the Bureau of Markets, preventing
waste Of foods in storage, in transit
or held for sale, giving advice con-
corning the market movement or dis
tribution of perishable products, max
ing inspections and certifications re-
garding the condition of perishable
agricultural products, and gathering
information in connection with the
demand for and the production, sup
ply, distribution, and utilization of
food; and $1,080,980 for dealing with
the farm labor problem, charging the
international work of the department,
printing and distributing emergency
leaflets, posters, and other publica-
tons, and extending the work of the
Bureau of Chemistry, the Bureau of
Entomology, and the Bureau of Bio
logical Survey.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-03-29
Weekly War News Digest.
of German Newspaper.

TRANSACTIONS of editorial comment in
the German press, made public by the
Committee on Public Information, in
clude the following from the Berliner
Tageblatt:
"The terms of the ultimatum to
Russia will please even the most I'M
relenting advocates Of violence. 1t
would be interesting to hear Hert-
ling, who accepted Wilson's second
principle that people are not to be
bartered about from sovereign to SOW
ereign, explain just what differences
exist between the political methods of
the past and those of today. 1t may
be conceded that today the German
Reichstag is informed of coming
changes, but not until the matter has
been settled without it. We all hope
this policy will bring peace and pros
perity, but we cannot conceal our anx-
iety at the birth of these new States"