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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
Farnsworth in Glass Alone.

Bethel Farnsworth. better known as
Dip" from tho musical sounds em-
a~nating when he hits All opposing
player, IL the logical choice for the
Job as left halfback, as he has n de-
cided edge over anyone In town at
that position, and shorty" Long
voiced the local sentiment when he
said: II came out for right half so as
not to be bothered with Farnsworth."
While on tho subject of Long, we
might go much farther and do worse,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
1918 ALL.sTAR TEAM.

80 well nominate Harry for right half
on the mythical all-star team.
The selection Of a fullback was one
of the problems with which the dope
sneiths had to contend, and for u part
was not settled until the turkey day
affair, but with the returns all in we
find Charley. Williamson leading, Brue
CTeson by the scant margin afforded
by the muddy field, for Williamson is
. mud horse for fair, while Creson
prefers to tackle the turf when the
going Is not so damp,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
WINS.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 29.-Georgs
Douglass, Newark IN. j. Central hisb
school, yesterday won the American in
t~erscholastic cross country run in Fair.
mount park, covering the 31a miles in 10
minutes 20 seconds. The Newark
school won the team prize with a total
OF 20 points. Sixty runners started.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
Park Field Loses Chance.

In the second period the Park fleli
flyers had lost their best chance to
score, An aerial hOmbardment was uu-
corked, several forward passes being
started and part Of them being COM
pleted. Ewing passed to Twiford for 10
yards, and Lowry gained 10 yards.
which were followed by several line
buckings which put the ball on Shell
by's 20-yard line, Park field elected to
try n field goal and Ewing attempted
20 boot the ball through the uprights,
but 1t went wide. and away with the
flyers best chance TO register. The
half ended with the ball in midfield,
The score at the end Of the first half
was 90.
In the second half Park field again
started its aerial attack and several
pretty passes were completed. Disas-
ter overlook Park field about the mid
die of the third period. however, when
Ewing muffed u punt on the Park field
f~ive-yard line. Williams grabbed the
ball and slipped over for a touchdown,
the first blood Of the game. Capt, Ben
der kicked goal. Score 10, The ball
was on Park fields S5-yard line as the
ugTiOd ended
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
AVIAT0RS FALL
BEFORE CAMP
SHELBY
Park Field Flyers Find Hat
tiesburg Eleven Too Strong
for Them.
BY BOB PIeuE,

Camp Shelby's football team, coached
by Kid EIberfeld. came TO Memphis
Thanksgiving afternoon, met the Park
field aviators, and when darkness had
settled over the field victory rested with
the Camp shelby lads. The count was
lS to 0.
The Park field team outweighed the
Camp Shelby team considerably. but the
ferociOus attack the Hattiesburg team
put up proved too much for the local
flyers, who found il almost an imposSi-
bility 10 stop the fleet-hoofed gridders
from Mississippi. Chief among the stars
Of the Camp Shelby team was Capt.
Bender, former Nebraska star, later
coach Of Tennessee, who played quar-
ter for the Mississippians. Others who
Bcintillated for the visitors were Peck
inpaugh, left end, Williams. at center,
and Weeks at right half.
The first half found both teams bat
Shelby kicked off to Park field and
punts were exchanged, both Capt. Ben
der, Of Shelby. and Ewing, Of Park
field, getting good distance on their
Kicks. Capt. Bender got loose and
made 80 yards around left end, This
WAS followed by a forward pass by
Shelby, but the ball was lost on downs,
The aviators then started marching up
the field and Ewing gained 20 yards.
which was followed by a lb-yard pen
atty on Camp Shelby. But they soon
encountered a snsg and the ball went
over. Punts were exchanged and the
period ended with the ball in midfield,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

Summary: OfficlRls-Stollenworth, ref
cree, Shea, umpire; Schloss, head lines
a SubHtitutions; For Shelby
Ludke for Vaughan, for Park Field
Lieut.. Kirksey for TWiford; Twiford
for Lieut.. Kirksey. Time Of quarters
Is minutes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
M, U. s. Fights Hard.

M. U, s. never gave IN hone from
me beginning, and foughtiall the wav,
Several decisions made by the officials
dld not sit well with some of the play-
ers, and this may have affected their
play, to a certain extent, but on the
whole the entire team battled gameiy
ana bravely all the way.
Lawrle occupied the spotlight for M.
u 5. and 1t was nothing
70 see this star center plunge through
the Central line and pull down the run
ner before he could get started with
me ball. Raney, who played left end
TOT M. u. s., also put up a good game
all the way. ~
For Central. Levy, the diminutiye
quarterback, was the ptar, and his many
long gains proved the downfall Of M.
Y, s.. Levy made the first Central
touchdown shortly after the second
quarter started, and in the last period
the little Central quarterback raced GO
yards to o touchdown. williamson,
Central fullback, negotiated the other
touchdown, after a 5O-yard run All
goals were kicked. The attendance was
large n many fair rooters were on
hand.
The lineup:
C, II. s. Positions. M. u. 8.
McLln....'... LeIt end .....,. Raney
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

Hunting season has opened in Eu-
rope. Wal correspondents are shoot
ing the crown prince.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

We haven't seer the official National
lague averages, but we know that
Hank Gowdy batted 1000.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
AGAIN
WINS MEMPHIS
GRID TITLE
Defeats M. U. s. in Hard
Fought Struggle at Russ
wood Thanksgiving Day.
BY BOB PIeuE.

Central high schools crack football
team again COPIED the city -sridiron
championship Thanksgiving afternoon
az Russwood park, defeating Memphis
university school by the score of ii TO
Both teams fought hard every inch
W. Ihe way, and not until the final
wwhlStle had ended the game did the
M; |. =, warriors admit defeat.
Inc 1lghting spirit and determIna-
ION 70 win exhibited by the victors
Ploveo a revelation and it's seldom that
a prep school football machine is able
20 EXHIBIT so much class. The Central
squad looked better in yesterdays game
man IN n of the season, and played
NJ u. s. got away In front, and in
me first period, the Schlossmen exc
Cuted a beautiful forward pass. Gibbons
10 Raney, which resulted in a touch
Gown; Livar kicked goal. Score 10 for
NJ =. s. Central again started after
W. U. s., and with a T-polnt lead to
overcome, they fought like a bunch Of
Wildcats taking the ball up the field
IN road-roller fashion. They soon
crossed the goal line of M. u. s. tieing
the score. Two more to~uchdowns and
soals were added, making the final
count u to 7. Another touchdown
WOULD ave resulted had Levy remained
Wltnln bounds, he having the bali and
of bounds AZ i"A Out
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29
DUNDEE A PHILLIPS.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov, 29.-Johnny
Dundee, Of New York, had the better
Of a six-round bout with Joe Phillips
or Philadelphia, here yesterday. DUN
dee was too clever for the local boy,
and had the advantage in every round.
Roller skating is recommended as a
healthful exercise. 1t is quite healthful
Il one can keep the roller skates on the
floor.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-29

ball in midfleld the game ended. Final
score 10 to 0.
The lineup and summary:
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

In = short time. The present post Of
fee equipment was no doubt placed BY
Uncle Sam in the expectation Of free
delivery soon. There Is not nearly
enough boxes to 60 around and II
makes It very incOnvenient for q lot
Of rs and makes It heavy on the post
office force. When this sewer system
Is completed; when the new high
school can be dedicated for use; when
our numbering IL done; when our
street Improvement is finished; our
new water system in, and we have
free city delivery Of mail, Baxter
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

At the Elite picture show there Ia
Mac and Tinnie (Tindale and Nc
Gruder), n Scotchman and an English
man. The picture men say they have
some good shows booked for the near
future. They expect TO have some
thing special for the Dollar Days.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

q half or two miles," said the qdes-
toned. "GOOd night, do you have
rural free delivery herei" asked the
smart guy. Laying aside the. joke,
just as soon a. the railroads 80 back
into private ownership something
should be done TO get the Frisco and
the N. o. & G. TO perfect . plan to
move the depot ut least a. close -
Murdock's store on River street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Do you remember the passing Of the
jitney ordinance by the city council +!
II was just a few months ago and at
the time the city dads conceived the
idea It was badly needed. But since
the coming of the interurban line and
it, extension to the mining field south
Of here, the transient jitney drivers
have had ~slim p;ckin's." At che time
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Of passing the ordinance the mer-
chants were complaining that the jit-
ney drivers were squswIing Ike q
bunch of geese so that the CLERKS in
the stores could not hear an order
from a customer. This has already
passed into history Of the opening Of
the great Kansas Oklahoma mining
field and the coming Of the great utI-
ities that 60 with it.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Springs win fast take on metropolitan
airs. We already have an intsrurban
line and big city ideas and q whole
hand full Of opportunity to make q
bigger, better Batter xSprings. The
outlook Is certainly good.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
BIG BALL AT GALENA
Fred Nichols Has Tickets to the Blg
Fireman's Ball at Galens
Thursday night

The chief of the Galena Fireman'1
organization was over Saturday and
paid Fred Nichols, Baxter fire CHIEF
a call. The Galena bunch are putting
on big ball at the Elk's home Thurs.
day night of this week.
The Galena chief gave complim0.
tary tickets to the Baxter fire con-
pany and left bunch Of tickets WIN
Mr.. Nichols for any Baxter poopls
who want to attend the ball. Tbs C.
lena fremen win cooperate with { n
Baxter fremen in putting over the ~
ball and festival here on New YeH6
night. Anybody that wants 70 g. u
calena should 50 to Nh. Nichols -
get their tickets.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

II you are Observation-Disclosures
stsly for you-to read the store q.
vertisements, turn to them today Nl0
q measure Of curiosity as to what a1y
may mean to you in your buying
tasks. You win get much light
some Of It Of cash value.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

1ssnsivs business man and one the
1aIlows VIII be extremely glad to well
come into the business fraternity Of
TIE town.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Now that the house numbering Is
almost completed we can expect Uncle
Sam to give N free city delivery here
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

"How far Is II to the depot here 2"
asked 4 man who got OF the fnteFur-
ban line. "0h, about 4 mile, mile and
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Seventy business firms are HsoSa
above. If any have been left cut
please let US know and they WIN %
printed in the big edition Tuesday.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13
NAMES THOSE
.CD-OPERIT|Ng
Takes In Most Of the Bnsln10
Houses In Baxter SprinEg-s
Only a Dozen Out d %
Not CO-Operating

argest trade event in the BARTER e
trict II will be seen that praetloA
III the business houses IN nodoo
Springs are pulling together.
Woods Dry Goods Store.
LOwry's Clothing Store.
Barnes Mercantile Company.
Globe Clothing Company.
Polster's Department Store.
The Leader Mercantile Co.
Peoples Shoe Store.
Scott Drug Company.
Barnes Drug Company.
jackson Drug Company.
Nichols & GOOdeagle Drug Co
Jaqueth & Gilman, implemsn0.
A. Hood & Sons.
Tinsley's Hardware.
Jones-Marshall Supply Co.
Glasgow Hardware.
Murdock's Hardware.
Kettler- Hooper Furniture Co.
Porter Clark Furniture Co.
o'Connell & Mcclure Grocery.
Sanitary Grocery.
Kash & Harry Grocery.
Cummings Cash Grocery.
Lewis Grocery and Bakery.
Roach's Cash Grocery.
White & Allen Grocery Co.
Baxter Wholesale Grocery.
Thomas Fruit Company.
]. W. Cooks Grocery.
White House Grocery.
First National Bank.
American National Bank.
Baxter State Eank.
Mitchell Jewclry Store.
Meyerding Jcwelry Store.
McWilram's Novelty Store.
Moorc's Cafe.
Shcad's Waffle House.
Minute Cafe.
Polster Hotel.
Empire Hotel.
Baxter Hotel.
n. D. Long Electrical Co.
Empire District Electric Co.
Smith Plumbing Co.
Long-Dci Lumbcr Go.
Abernethy Lumber Co.
Matthews Lumber Co.
Merrill Lumber Co.
Cook Burlington Lumber Co.
Brown & Lurwick.
Cab Line Garage.
Jefferson Highway Garage.
Call & Skidmore Shoe Shop.
Baxter Mill & Elevator Co.
Stauffer-C ammack Grain Co.
Jack Spratt Insurance, Real ESe1el
George Rucker In. & Real EstaeG
Cunningham Wells Oil Co.
Hartley's Meat Market.
Sterling Meat Market.
Durham Billiard Parlor.
Grantham Music Co.
Baxter Gas Co.
Peerless Billiard Hall.
The Palace Barber Shop.
The Liberty Barber Shop.
A. B. Still, Poultry.
Bottoms Cleaning Plant.
Baxter Laundry. IA.
Baxter Cleaning and Pressing u
Willard Coal & Ice Co.
The Games Sign Co.
]. w. Kaltenbach.
Elite Theatre.
Auto Exchange.
Seventy business firms are Hsto
above. If any have been left %
please let US know and they WIN D
printed in the big edition Tuesday.
BIG BALL AT GALENA
Fred Nichols Has Tickets to the ~
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Long-Dc;i Lumbcr Go.
Abernethy Lumber Co.
Matthews Lumber Co.
Merrill Lumber Co.
Cook-Buffington Lumber Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Jaqueth & Gilman, implemsne6.
A. Hood & Sons.
Tinsley's Hardware.
JOnes-Marshall Supply Co.
Glasgow Hardware.
Murdock's Hardware.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Scott Drug Company.
Barnes Drug Company.
Jackson Drug Company.
Nichols & GoOdeagle Drug Co
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

n. D. Long Electrical Co.
Empire District Electric Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-12-13

Smith Plumbing Co.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOmen'S hid Boots,
Special SS.75

Correctly m a d G Of
mouse brown kid, lace
style, Louis heel, 8lg-
inch top. The regular
price was $ll.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Fancy Crepe Comforts,
Special $3.50

Filled with celebrated "Maish"
cotton, covered with crepe
sateen and silkoline in taste
full floral effects. The regu-
lar price was $40.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOmen'S Button Boots,
Special SS.75.

Calf Vamps. dark dark
gray top. leather Louis
heel, welt sole, 8l%-inch
top. The regular price
was $14.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Wool Jersey Dresses, Special $3.50

Fashioned of al-wool jersey, colors, taupe,
gray, blue and purple; sizes 16 to "A; round
colarless necks as we'll as high neck models ;
broad belts with groups of yarn embroidery.
Regular prices up to $50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Noteworthy Reductions -Women's sSuits
Serge Dresses, Special $3.50

These Dresses are new in every sense of the
word Trimmings are Of brads, buttons and
embroidery, panels and some Peter Thompson
styles; navy blue predominates, but there's
fair number of other colors. The regular price
was $25.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Distinctive Dresses, Special $3.50

Tricoets, satins and georgettes; also few tri
cotines; colors, navy, the new blues, taupe,
browns and blacks. The tricotine dresses are
the famous Hickson models. Regular price $85.
Third Floor
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOHlen'S hid Boots,
Special SS.75.

Made of good grade OF
kid, lace style. French
heeel, turn sole. The
regular price was $l2.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
= ANotable Sale of High Grade Shoes at$8.75

WOnIen'S Buck Leather
Shoe Special SS.75.
Taupe shade, lace style,
8 IA inch top, French
heel, turn sole. The
regular price $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Cotton Blankets, Special $I.98
Sukoline Comforts, Special 1855
FANCY Comforts, Special $4.95

Filled with good grade of white
cotton, covered with fancy silk
oline floral effects in pink,
blue and rose. The regular
price was $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Fashionable FrockS-Reduced Prices

Wonen's Suits That Sell Regularly Up to $35,
Special Tomorrow S27.50
Colors are navy, brown, taupe, green and black;
sensible tailored styles, trimmed with braids
and buttons, materials are poplins, storm and
French serge. Practically every size in the lot,
for we've 20 suits to sell at this price.
Smart Suits for Women Special Tomorrow
S39.S5
Fashioned of mems wear serge, velours, OK
fords, tricotnes and chiffon-broadcoth; strict
ly tailored models with braid around seams;
many fur trimmed styles, belted and with
fancy pockets; colors, taupe, brown, tan, purple
and navy; sizes 16 to IA. Regular prices up
to $50.
Wonen's Suits That Sell Regularly Up to S65,
Special $3.50
Colors, pekn blue navy, oxford, taupe, two
tone checks and black; trimmings are of fur
braid and buttons. Some have velvet collars
and cuffs materials are velours, tricotines,
broadcoth and serges, all sizes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOnen's Kid Boots,
Special SS.75.

Made of good ivory kid,
lace style, Sl2-inch top,
covered French heel.
The regular price was
$14.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Kaiser Suk Vests

Made of good quality pink silk
protected by shields, shape re-
enforcement and finished with
silk tape top. A good selec-
ton of beautifully embroider-
ed numbers in sizes from co
sc to az; each --...--.. pO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOoIndp Blankets, Special
S6.39

Choice assortment to select
from; big plaids in pink, blue,
gray and tan; size 66x80. The
regular price was $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Double SILK GlOUes
Wool Plaid Blankets,
Special SI.9S

Very fine grade beautiful
plaids in pink, blue, gray and
tan; full bed size. The regu-
lar price was $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Fancy Taffetas and Satins,
Special $1.9S

Beautiful stripes and plaids; mostly dark
and dresses. The regular price was $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOmeH's Military Boots
Special $S.75.

Dark brown, low heel,
welt sole, blucher cut,
The regular price was
$11.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Fancy BrOcdde Ribbons

Colors, pink, blue, maise, green and whi
very pretty color combinations just Ri
for fancy bags; width TO in; Tx
Priced at .................. SO
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
WOmeH'S High Boots,
Special SS.75

Dark wn vam p,
brown and taupe top.
turn sole; leather Louis
heel. The regular price
was $3.50.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17
Taffetd Hair BOU Ribbons

Beautiful fancy stripes; also full
of plain colors and floral Effects. '
good quality. Priced at 81
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-11-17

Every one new fall style; colors, flesh
white, yellow, navy and brown; beaded eff
fects predominant; the regular price was
$500.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18
FARMERS ARE URGED TO HASTEN

A new draft OF about 10000 men
shortly win be called to the colors.
The Provost Marshal General has or
dered that Men actively, assiduously
and completely engaged In the plant
ing or cultivation of a crop but who
are listed in Class ! OF the draft and
within the new quota should be de-
ferred until the end of the new quota"
The local draft boards. being judicial
bodies, can not defer the call OF such
men, however, unless the farmers EN-
ploying them support their claims foi
such deferred classification with aft
davits. 1t is therefore of vital import
ance that farmers Immediately exc
cute and file such afiidavits with the
local boards. Immediate action is
urged
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

TO bring the actual truth constantly to
the litention of the people The things
that are wrong must and will be cor
rected. but the things that are right
must and will be maintained, and the
cure for all distempers is in every in.
stance the real facts. These | shall
always be rejoiced TO have the people
of the country know. and am sure |
can count on the loyal editors of the
country everywhere and of whatever
party to put upon these facts the true
and just Interpretation.
"A task OF unparalleled magnitude
and dignity is now imposed upon the
United States and |, for one, have su-
preme confidence in the wish and
power of our people to rise 10 the
great opportunity"
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

The Washington State Council of
Defense asks that every citizen CO.
operate to make individuals RESPONSE
BILE for the news they circulate con
corning the war, the Red Cross, and
so on. Nail rumor when you hear
it, the council urges. when you
hear disquietins story, ask the name
of The man who tells it and ask him
where he heard it. Trace ii down and
get the names of those really respon-
sihie."
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

The people who are trying to split
hairs with the Food Administration
and who pride themselves or getting
the best of ii Gas has been done)
should blush. not eanlt. at their sue.
cess in preventing us from sending
food TO the soldiers who are trying to
protect them. Instead of demanding,
in this heart-brealdng time, every in
significant right and privilege that was
accorded them before the war they
should every night before they go to
sleep, humbly and on Bonded knees,
thank God that they do not have to
lie in shell-swept trench with Elan
ders mud for pillow. They should
thank God that their morning call viii
not be at five o'clock to "go over the
top hui to peace, comfort, a loving
family and kind friends. If Il is pos
sible by speech or pen. 10 awaken
these people from their Snug, self
satisfied sense of security, from their
assurance that they are doing their
full duty. do so.-Extract from a letter
by A. G. Avery, Director Enforcement
Division. Food Administration.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-04-18

II discriminating and critical read
ers knew just how much copy is
consigned to the waste basket in the
average newspaper Office every week
by the publisher for the reason that ii
is not his mission TO stir up strife, but
rather to conserve harmony. they
would be more inclined to suspend
judgment on his motives Let's show
a little tolerance when the other fell
low appears at fault