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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
.559 NAMES IN
u. s. CASUALTIES
367 Killed in fiction and 236
Died OF Disease.

Washington, Nov. o1.-Another large
list of casualties released carries 1859
names. From The fighting since July
-. 7O.oO2 American cXpedtionarv
casualties havec been reported.
The general list. entirely from The
army. is classified rs follows: Killed
in action. 2G7: died Of wounds. l01:
died of accident and other causes,
:: died of disease. ORG: severely
wounded. 81: wounded. degree unde-
termined. 3G2: slightly wounded. $50;
missing, 1I2; prisoners. I
Killed in Action.
Martin NJ. Brandt. Lebanon.
Harry F. Morse. Altoona.
Walter T. Conrad. Susquehanna.
Harry l.. Steel. I6hnStown.
Charles IT. Steele. Temple.
John !. Wc>cott. IT.. Princeton, n J.
Earl +. Amey. Belvidpre. Y. J.
Died of Wounos.
John L. RoSemen. Lancaster.
Stanton r. Snyder. MillerSburg.
Jesse Miles. Media.
Died of Disease.
Harry T. Strayer. York.
Charles Phillips. EineIand. Y. 7.
Jacob p. Arnwinc. DlnvflIe
Ernest \. Horgnson. Troy.
Chester F. Brandt. Trenton. Y. J.
Edgar s. Nugent Florence. y. J.
Severely Wounded.
John Busacoge. Shenandoah.
Wounded. Decree Undetermined.
Lieut.. Isaac l.. Parsons. Media.
Cornelius IT. Domctt. Lancaster.
Joseph IT. Glorn@rr Reading.
Frank f. Haas Allentown.
Elmer /. Peters. KutZt0wn.
Samuel r. Andrews. Carlisle.
John r. Hohan. Nahanoy CITY.
Howard Zimmerman. Levfstown.
Harry s BferIv. HaZleton. I
William II Heller, IohnStown
Antonio l.. Beck. Wilkes Barre.
Harry Heincr. nanvflIc
Albert !. Bat2el. nhocnivville.
IoufS Caputo. po.,Stown.
Charles II. Grpennfr. Allentown.
Joseph Kegn. Atco. y. T.
Alex. Senko. Trenton, \, 7
Lieut.. 7. W. Marttndale. Camden. NJ.
Simon Rannanorr. Fro Harhor, Y T.
sIiohtIy Wounded
,y-i,1:,,, 7 p,t+or D,,,.-,,.1,,,,.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
.oh, Dear, I Wish | Weren't So Fat"

and children. How some of them
can talk! My! But they talk and
they talk and they talk"
"Well, let them" said the living-room
clock. Don't we tick and took,
tick and took, tick and tock?"
"That's a wise speech" said the
hall clock, land I'll forgive you this
time for interrupting."
II didn't think about it," said the liv
ing-room clock. II forgot 1 was in
terrupting again.
II cannot say that l object to the
people talking so much," continued the
hall clock "Of course if l did object
to it 1 don't suppose I could do any
thing about it. I might stop and get
run down, but that wouldn't do any
good.
Its always so foolish to run down
and get out of order. 1t takes such
long time to get fixed again
Zone would think" said the living
room clock, that you We're a doctor
or a trained nurse or something like
that, instead of being hall clock"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

CHICAGD.-IOGS-Mostly 10m15c
higher. Top. SIS; heavy butchers,
S17.75@1S: medium and light butch.
ers. $17.654 1888; light, S11.10017.S5;
heavy packing, S11.lJN 1850: medium
and light packing. $166On1T35:
throwouts. Sl5.25M lG.!o pigs, good TO
choice. S13.J0M15.
CATTLE-Steady Prime Sl5.73O
1919: common and prime. S9.65@
17.13: pitcher Sctock. heiferS. SG.750
cutters, $500 1850; stockers and
feeders. good, choice and fancy. S1O0
1919; inferior, common and medium.
81 q 10: veal calves, good and choice
S17M11.I5.
SHEEP Strong to pc higher.
15.S5; medium and good, $14.25@
1865; culls, S9.75012.5O; feeders,
S13.250 14.60: yearlings, choice and
prime, $11.J001225.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
EXPRESS Rates Increased.

Washington, Nov. 21.-Generai in
creases in express rates were ANNOUNCE
ed by William c. McAdoo. director of
railways East of the Mississippi and
north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers
the new rates on merchandise will be
about sixteen or seventeen cents Il
hundred pounds more than at present
The increase on food rates will be
about seventy-five per cent as much.
Cor the remainder of the country the
merchandise rates Will he increased
about ten to twelve cents Il hundred
pounds over the present scale.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
PROUD ClCCn.

SITS funny" said t:ia hall clock.
"Tick-tock. tick-tuy... aid the Nv
ing-room clock, not ~" ~. will you
tell me what is funny: Us most
peculiar thing for :; c.sr., u say II
funny for no reason "a. i
But have re..-...," said the
hall clock.
That's all right, Then" said the liv-
ing-roOm clock.
You apologize, do you:" asked the
hall clock.
wei. no, not exactly" said the liv-
ing-room clock.
"What do you do, them inquired
the hall clock.
81 tick and I took and / keep the
time, Ia, ha,' said til" liyinS-room
clock. I'm cracking a little joke my
self"
"Why won't you apolo&ize?' asked
the hall clock.
"For the simple reason that | don't
feel l should | said ! thought it Was
silly and peculiar for Il clock t" sd!
It's funny without any reason, but
as long as you have ;Treas"n d"nf
think it's peculiar 1t all. - tell ~
your reason for Saying rs funny.
ended the living-room clock.
"Of course. situated ~ "n in His
fine position in the hail." said the
hall clock, Il hear Il great deal that
is going on. l see the people com
ing in"
''You also see them going out" said
the living-roOm clock.
Bright clock, bright clock, tick-tock.
textbook" said the hall clock. well,
shall continue my story"
by all means. I won't interrupt
again." said the living-room clock.
st hear the people talk. groWn-upS
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
YOUNG PERSH!NG'S GIFT
Sends Dad Candy, Knife, Handker-
chiefs and Socks

lincoln. Neb. 21.-Warren PerShing,
LITTLE son of General John ]. PerShinc,
commander-in- chief of the American
expeditionary forces in France, took
into consideration the average SOL
dfer's penchant for sweets when he
sent his fathers Christmas presents
his season.
The generals Christmas box, which
has cone forward from the boys home
in Lincoln to New York for shipment
10 Europe, contained layer of choco-
ates, a layer of candied fruit, Knife,
three linen handkedchiefS and pair
of silk socks. The parcel conformed
with all of the governments regula-
tons regarding the size of Christmas
packages destined for men overseas.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Asks Cities to Start Public Works.

Washington, Nov. 21.-To provide
work for men being released from war
industries, the mayors of the principal
cities of the country We're asked by
the war labor policiens board to make
arrangements for starting as many
public work projects as possible. The
board requested that its nearest office
be notified by each town the number
of men that will be needed for these
enterprises
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Mrs. p. o. StucheIl Tells How She
Cured Her Son of a Cold.

when my son Ellis was sick with
a cold last winter 1 gave him Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. 1t helped
him at once and quickly broke up his
cold" writes Mrs. P. o. Stuchell, Ho-
mer City, Pa. This remedy has been
in use for many years. It's good
qualities have been fully proven by
many thousands of people. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take.-Ady.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Deny Charles Nbdicatcd.

Geneva. Nov. 21.--Emperor Charles
Of Austria, has not formally abdicated.
neither has he rcrounccd his rights,
but only their exercise, s;;y& >" Neu"
Freie Presse of Vienna This form of
remuneration was new and unforeseen
by the Austrian constitution. The
emperor demanded the state council
graft him permission 10 remain in Vi
emma, which permission was accorded.
The emperor. the newspaper adds is
still popular with the masses. VIII" do
not consider him responsible for the
var.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

.fN ASKED III" iiHl! tlh'E.
~ al. III that chatter 'hvi:t getting
Ttgi down and cut Of order" said tn"
liy'a.~ rotm clock, Sounded /" me lik"
= siu,,or or u trained nurse or per
sen "iyin" advice"
."Ihat'> all because You hear the
people talking about their Illnesses in
thp~ living room" said the hall clock.
Il spoke in the correct way for Il clock
Ia speak. But l must tel YOU what
strikes me as hrju" funnr.
"Oh. yes" said the IiNing-room
clock. Won must tell me. We don't
want to end off talking about some
thing different from what We started
with"
We'll, it wouldn't have iInttered 50
much if we had finished il r...h' f"':lN
and then gone on to talk of something
else. We have finished the first thing
we We're talking about" said the hall
clock
at strikes me as being very funny
when | hear the people talk about
their figures 1t seems that each per-
son has one figure. and figure means
n nerson'S shape. \ little girl Will
come in and say: oh. dear, | wish :
weren't so fat I'd like to be thinner.
And Il grown-up lady Will say: 1
wish | could put on more weight. My
figure is not what ii should he.
at strikes me as being very funny,
said the hall clock, 'hecaus" each per-
son only has one figure whereas we
have figures all over our faces. | have
figures in twelve places and they are
all right and just rs they should be.
Yes it does seem funny to hear
nrople talk about Their one figure
when clock has so many figures and
never has to worry about any of them
at all, 1t makes me feel very proud
.adnnd '"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
REDS OPPOSE ASSEMBLY
Despite Ebert's Opposition, Council
Favors General Workers. CONGRESS.

London. Nov. 21.-The Berlin sol
dierS' and workers council at a lively
meeting has passed resolution
against the summoning of a constitu
ent assembly, says an Exchange Tele-
graph despatch from Copenhagen.
The resolution demands the sum
moning of a general soldiers and
workmen's congress, "in order to take
a decision as TO the future of Ger
many"
Ebert and other moderates, the ad-
vices add. desperately tried to change
the opinion of the council but the eN-
IRENE elements appeared to be in the
great majority.
In other German towns the eXtrem-
list agitation is reported to be grow
nc
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Eel CLAN KING III ANTWERP
Makes Triumphai Entry, Attends
Tie Deun and Holds Review

Antwerp, Nov. 21.-King Albert
made his entry into Antwerp Tuesday.
His progress into and about the city
was enthusiastically cheered every
where.
4 te deum at the cathedral was at
tended by the king. who rode in an
automobile to various sections of the
town. He left at four o'clock in the
afternoon.
Tie citizens of Antwerp gave up the
day to rejoicing, shops wer" open ap-
parently we'll stocked with goods.
The immense crowds which acclaim
ed the king vocifcrouSly. included
many Dutch citizens and Il sprinklin@
Of released British. French and Itali-
an prisoners.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
NOTICE
State And County Tax Payers

Interest on County Taxes will be
due for months on January l, 1919.
Therefore, to save this charge for in
terest, all taxes must be paid on or
before January LIST, next.-Thos. L.
Kerr, Treas. and Collector
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
NOTICE
State And County Tax Payers

Four ca months interest on
County Taxes must be paid on Janu-
airy l, 1919, if such taxes are not
paid by that date.
The law requires the publication
of all delinquents during the month
of January.-Thos. E. Kerr, Treas.
and Collector-Ady.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Find Wounded u. S. Filters.

American Army of Occupation. Nov.
the Americans entered
LUngwy they found in hospital there
two American aviators. They were
Vernon Remington and Arthur c. Di
neen. captured in October. Reming-
ION was 4 member of second pur
suit group and Dineen, whose home
is in Huntington, Ind, belonged to the
ninety-firSt squadron. The aviatOrs
were brought down inside the enemy
lines. Their fate was not known and
they were reported by their organiza-
lion as missing
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
For n Weak Stomach.

As general rule all you need to
do is to adopt a diet suited to your
age and occupation and to keep your
bowels regular. When you feel that
you have eaten too much and when
constipated, take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets.-Adv.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
SAFE, GENTLE REMEDY
BRINGS SURE RELIEF

Capsules are the remedy you need.
Take three on four every day. The
healing oil soaks into the cells and
lining of the kidneys and drives out
the poisons. New life and health will
Gr las been restored continue treat
niont for while to keep yourself in
condition and prevent a return of the
disease.
Don't wait until you are Incapable of
fighting. Start taking GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil capsules today. Your
druggist viii chez rfully refund your
money if you are not satisfied with re-
suits. But be sure TO get the original
imported GOLD MEDAL ana accept no
substitutes. in three sizes. Sealed
packages. Al all drug stOreS.-Ady.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Waahinl+on Pleased.

Washington. Nov. @l-Rcn0rtS Of
the overturning Of the UkIainian gov
eminent by General Denikine's anti
Bolshevik troops was received with
great satisfaction.
Officials said if Will make the work
of the allies in handling the Russian
problem much more simple
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Looking Far Ahead.

A wife, whose husband is ON active
service, recently presented him with
a bouncing baby boy. She wrote to
ask him when he should get leave, and
also when the war would be over. His
reply was as follows:
Dear LUCY don't kn0v rhen I
shall get leave or wher. the war will
be over, but Il the baby should be
called up before I get leave, give him
a parcel to bring out to me.-Your
loving husband, Bill."-London Tit
Bits
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

Mrs. Rose Middleton, of Green
vile, ILL.,, has had experience in the
treatment of this disease. She says,
when my children were small my
son had Group frequently. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy always
broke up these attacks Immediately,
and l was never without it in the
house. I have taken it myself for
coughs and colds with good results"
-AdY.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

For 200 years GOLD MEDAL Haar-
lem Oil has enabled suffering humanity
to withstand attacks of kidney. liver
bladder and stomach troubles and all
diseases connected with the urinary or
Sans, and to build up and restore to
health organs weakened by disease
These most important organs must be
watched, because they filter and purify
the blood; unless they do their work
YOU are doomed.
WEAKNESS, Sleeplessness, nervous
ness, desponden2y. hac!lache, stomach
trouble, pains il The loinS and lower
abdomen. gravel. difficulty when uri-
mating. rheumatism, sciatica and lum-
bago all warn You of trouble with your
kidneys. GOLD MEDAL Harlem Oil
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Giving Rooster Its Due.

On my way to the railroad station
with Victor, with whose parents was
spending my vacation, I remarked that
ne had lovely hair. Whereupon he
said: eyes. but our rooster has bet
ter comb than 1 have hair."-Chicago
Tribune.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

Most of all the other beautiful things
IN life come by two and three, by
Gazens and hundreds. Plenty of roses,
stars, sunsets, rainbows, brothers and
sisters, aunts and cousins, bit only
one mother in all !hc wide nnrld-
Kate Douglas Wig@:n.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
Hungary is "PeopIe's Republic"

Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 21:-The
government has decided that the Off
cial title of Hungary from now on
shat be the Hungarian Peoples Re-
pubic"
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
AVOID
INFLUENZA
Gargle Or Spray As A
Preventive.

Doctors advise the frequent use of
a good gargle or spray as the best
means of avoiding influenza.
TONSILINE, The National Sore
Throat Remedy, makes an ideal and
effective spray or gargle.
Look For The GIRAFFE.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
The Waather

Forecast for this section: Fair and
colder today and tomorrow; west
Winds.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21
o.33O,OCu HUI. [EGJ:5.!iE5

1880, coo Eiiied, r,oo~.0- .V"u"ded'
2r0,obo Missing, $50 go ..r.oo. crs.
Copenhagen. \ov. -i.-tp i" '",o-
Der II. l...SH $50 German s3'd.~iS "'"re
killed and the fare &f - ~ was not
knowli, HE Norwacr:s nc:j.n. SAYS t
earns on reliable authority.
Four miill"H soldiers .ad been
wounded. some several times.
The newspaper adds thal there were
100000 German prisoners in hostile
countries.
\ despatch from London said James
Ian MACPHERSON. parliamentary serre-
tary for the war office. had Announce
ed in the house Of c0m'1-NS, to.nt
British luSSeS on I'LL fronts AZ foil" IS:
Killed, G5SG@i3 vcInded .0H22.l22;
missing. including prisoners. }H9. lbs,
Il grand total of 2.9i9.G9i
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-11-21

Standard cold remedy for 20 years-in tablet
form-safe, sure, no opiates breaks up cold
in "a hours-releves grip in days Money
backif it fails. The genuine box has Red to-!
with Mr.. Hills picture. At All Drug Stores
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
GERMANY STARTED ON NINTH LOAN
 FOR WAR FUNDS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. - Ger mans are subscribing to their ninth Victory" loan. Whether it will be Victory" loan depends on some measures on how the American peo. pie accept the new war taxes now be- ing framed by Congress.
 Today the German public debt is $27 ,757 ,000,000 about $1,000 1000, ,O00 less than Shat of Great Britain and $17 100000 more than that of the United States
 Austria has a public debt of SIP 7S2 100000 while the debt of France despite the fact that this country has been most torn by the actual fighting has contracted about $6,000,- 000,0000 less than that of Germany Before the war Germany had a pub lie deEt of only little over $1,00O,- 900, 10000, less by narrow margin, that that of the United States.
 Actual figures as to the amounts of the various German war loans are unavailable, but it is generally known that they have been larger than those of Great Britain The to- tai English expenditure at the end of March, 1918, has been $35, ,000, ,00O.- 900.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
MARRIED AT BREMERTON

DOUGLAS, Sept. 25-Word was received on the last mail by Chan nal friends of Elmer E. Miller that he had taken unto himself a bride a few weeks ago at the Bremerton Navy Yard. Mr Miller was em ployed for number of years as steamfitter at the various mills and mines and during the season of 1917 was associated with l.. C. StringeI and brother in the fishing boat Lu cille E., which was constructed on Douglas Island, the trio having en gagged in fishing for a few months after which they sold their boat and left for the Outside MT. Miller has a host of friends on the Channel who will wish him pleasant matri- monial voyage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
DIR. THOMPSON TO ASK GOLD BONUS
 FROM GOVERNMENT

OTTAWA, Sept 25.-Dr. Alfred Thompson, MP, for the Yukon who is in the capital, stated today that it is his intention to ask Parliament at it's next session, as a war meas ure, to remove the royalty on gold produced in the Yukon. This can be done by passing the necessary amendments to the Yukon Placer Mining Act. Dr. Thompson consid- CTS that his proposal would be in the best interests of the Allies in view of the desirability of increasing gold production and the suggestion which has been made in some quarters that bonuses should be given to en- courage gold mining.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25

underdrawers, trousers, coats, work suits (overalls), suits, shoes, over coats, jerseys, sweater vests, socks sweaters.
 Women's Wear-Skirts, drawers corset slips( petticOats, shirts, coats suits. shoes, cloth hats, knitted caps stockings blouses.
 Boys Wear-Shirts, union suits undershirts, trousers, coats, suits shoes, overcoats, jerseys, socks, stock ings, sweaters.
 Girls Wear-Dresses, skirts, over coats, nightdresses, drawers, stock ings, undergarments. petticoats, suits blouses, shoes, waists. Boys and Girls Wear Hooded caps, pinafores, woolen union suits
 Infants Wear-Baby blankets, bab, shirts, sweaters, bonnets, bibs. dia pers, shoes, baby dresses, cloaks jackets. shawls, socks, bootees and binders
 Miscellaneous-Bed bed sheets pillowcases, blankets, mufflers.
 Woolen goods of any kind whatso ever are acceptable; soft hats and caps for all ages, and sweaters ot any kind and size.
 Mems shirts and pajamas, so worn or shrunken as no longer to be ser viceable, are particularly welcome since the material can be utilized for making children's garments.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
NEARLY ANOTHER TRAGEDY

DOUGLAS. Sept. 25.-While at play on the Douglas fish float yes terday afternoon, the little son of Alex Geer fell into the water and would have drowned had not T. Ha- gerup pulled the little fellow out, catching him by the haid and just rescuing him in time. This ~is the second boy who has fallen into the water from this same float within a week and parents should warn their children to say away from the docks. Any adult seeing children at play on the floats should "shoo" them home, for sometime a similar accident may occur and there will be no one on hand to make a res cue.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, Sept 25.-For Wed. nesday and Thursday evenings of this week, the Liberty Theatre pre- sents as it's leading attraction. "The Girl Without a Soul" This is a five act Metro production which is replete with love and self sacrifice In addition to the main feature two reels of Keystone comedy will be shown, in which Charles Murray and Louise Fazonda appear to the best advantage in a fun maker en titled. Her Fame and Shame" Thi. program for Wednesday and Thurs day evening with the two usual per formances each night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
GOOD SHOWING IS MADE IN JUNIOR
 RED CROSS WORK
Teachers and Children at TreadWeII Secure Large Suppy of Garments
 for Refugees.

TREADWELL, Sept 25.-Gabrie Paul, in charge of the work of SC curing garments for the refugees under the auspices of the Junior Red Cross organization, reports splendid work already under way The teach CTS and children are all working hard and big supply of good cloth ing is now on hand at the Treadwell school house. MT. Paul has appoint ed the following committee in the Treadwell precincts who are now actively at work in the campaign for refugee garments:
 The committee for The Pines dis trict is Glenn Graves, captain; So phia Anderson, Lydia Lindstrom Mae Slee and Roy Daniels. For the Mcdonald hill, James Manning. cap tain; Gordon Gray and Leona Poeth For the Finger hill, Mark Smith captain, and Amy Wilson. For the Treadwell plaza, Henry Bradley, cap tain; Helen Nelson and James Livie Jr. For the postoffice section, R Lebrecht, captain, Robt Livie and A. Bland.
 Following is suggestive list of garments needed in this campaign Look through your old clothes clos cts and see if there isn't some gar ment of value that can be used for the needy refugees
 Mems Wear-Shirts (preferably of light cOlored flannels) undershirts
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25
SHELL IS FIRED
 OVER LONG ISLAND
 AND CAUSES PANIC

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-A six pound shell fired across Long Island from Fort Toten, over the bows of a steamer bound east. struck res idence on the city of Long Island and demolished part of the foun- dation wall No one was injured. Three hun dred inhabitants of the Island were panic stricken The police upon Investigating found that imperative orders had been issued at the fort to stop the steamer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-09-25

tlons, now in force, may be then safely removed. The whole Ameri- can people is in the thick of titanic fray, and the biggest job for the civilian population is to Keep the fighters supplied with food.
 A multitude of interlocking con .tingencies decide what commodities must be shipped over seas from season to season.
 At present sugar and wheat are the two outstanding essentials, all though fat and beef must be kept moving, too. The new rules must be accepted at home as would the command for general advance at the front. It would be treason to hang back.