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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29
PORTO RICO WOMEN To AID.
Thousands Registering to Come Here
For War Work

San Juan, Porto Rico, Aug. 10.-F. 6.
Roberts, special agent in charge of the
United States Employment Service, here,
has announced that within q short time
several Thousand women will he register
ed and ready TO 20 10 the United States
10 help IN war work.
The women, as we'll ~ tbs men, ar.
being classified in such q vay tha. par
tioulsr types Of workers can b. supplied
to meet any particular requirement. Mr.
Roberts said that q considerable number d
the women who are enrolled have had
sufficient commercial training 70 unnks
them valuable IN the offices of exportins
houses having business IN Spanish speak
ing countries.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
FLYING TIME.

; Already Summers growing old
I great Cesar. how the weeks roll on!
: But yesterday Springs knell was
I tolled, and now the Summers
I nearly gonei The sun, ii makes "a
: shorter round, and early sinks, far
/ III the west; the wombat burrows in
the ground, the warthog builds its
! Winter nest In other days | used
! to view the passa ge of old Father
/ Time with sorrow, for he made me
I blue-I thought his hurry was a
I crime. But now / watch the bright
days flee, and murmur, when each
day is done, We're this much
nearer victory, we're nearer wiping
out the Hun. We're nearer 20 the
dawn of peace, peace that's war
ranted TO wear, when all the boom
ing guns shall cease, and therell be
quiet everywhere. We're one dav
nearer to the hour when crazy war
lords must confess that Uncle Sam
is clothed with power 10 re-establish
righteousness " The days go by
no holding thenl merely bless
them as they fly; about million
r. p. m. they seem to make, as they
whiz by. The pterodactyl soon will
soar to chimes more suitable to him,
and from this bleak, inelement
shore, the megatherium will swim.
All signs betoken summers death,
the grass grows rusty on the hill,
and soon we'll feel the frosty breath
of Winter, boisterous and chill. But
every day that wings its flight brings
nearer to our waiting throng the
triumph of eternal right, the down
fall of internal wrong.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29

w. c. I. u. Fall Institute.
The fall institute of the New Castle
County W. G. T. u. will be held Septem-
Der IL.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29
BONDS FOR CHURCH DRIVE.
Plan to Buy Liberty Loan fer Mortss9'
Lifting Purposes.

ST Paul's VI F.. Church purposes to
wipe out its $4,000 mortgage debt by
purchasing Liberty Bonds during the
fourth Liberty Loan campaign In Sep
ternber and donating the same TO the
church.
Several persons have already come for
ward with the statement that they can
be depended on TO contribute bonds for
this purpose, and the members of the
committee are very much encouraged at the
outlook, confidently going ahead per-
fectinr their plans by which every member
and friend Of the church will be reached
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29

Don't forget that IL the Hun is shsk.n
he n still in the rng.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29

Fifteen Germanies could be put inside
the United States, but they won't
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-29

Anyone can earn $500 cash for each
name OF prospective phonograph buyer.
Ask for details b f.. r. Office.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04


Charles Huett of Nome, Alaska,
was in the city last evening the
guest of Ed. Bradley.
Jack Cusack arrived this morn
ing from st. Joe, Mo-, called here
by the death of his sister, Mrs.
William Emge.
Mrs. Moses Smith spent the day
with friends in Pisgah.
Mrs, F. w. Schwertley of Modale
was shopping and visiting in the
Valley today.
Mesdames. C. F. and Harry
CHASER from Little Sioux were
shopping and visiting here today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard X. Dem
mon and son of Clinton, were
here this morning on their way
to Norfolk, Nebraska, to make
their future home. Mr.. Demmon
has again been transferred and
will take Frank Kroeler's place
as. foreman in the round house,
Mr.. Kroeler having gone over to
the Union Pacific road.
q
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

Woman stenographers and typists
are now being enrolled in the naval
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
This is Rye Bread Week.

june Io,1S10.
To County Food Administrators /:
The United States Food Admin
istration has advices which in
dictate that Rye Week, July 4 to Z,
will be great success in Iowa.
The supply of wheat flour is
so scant and the supply of rye
flour is so large that all bakers
and merchants in the state
strongly favor the plan of making
the first seven days of the seventh
month exclusively rye flour con-
sumption days.
Governor Harding has been in
terested in the movement to es-
tablish Rye Week and all parts
of the organization of the Food
Administration are busily engag-
ed in promoting it.
The bakers of the state are
especially interested IN it for the
reason that it lis now apparent
that there will not be enough
wheat until the new wheat flour
comes in, unless something is
done to conserve the supply. This
can be done most easily by using
rye.
A warning has gone out that
when rye bread is made it should
be baked thoroughly. If the loaf
is left in the oven few minutes
longer than usual the inside will
be completely cooked instead of
soft.
Food Administration officials
are hopeful that Iowa housewives
will become converts to the use
of rye flour in larger quantities
on account Of their experience
with rye week.
T. M. GILMORE,
County Food Administrators,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
Lincoln Highway Officials Here.

Making his annual trip of in
spection over the Lincoln High
way, Field Secretary H. G. Oster-
mann, arrived in Council Bluffs
last evening in the official Lin
coin Highway associations car
a beautiful Packard finished in
red, white and blue. Mr.. Oster-
mann is travelling from New York
city to San Francisco. He was
accompanied to this city by State
Consul d. E. Goodell of lama, Ia,
and State Highway Engineer Mac
Donald. Both are making the
trip through Iowa with Mr.. Oster-
mann.
A number of Council Bluffs
people, headed by Pottawattamie
Consul Stymest Stevenson, rode
to Missouri Valley to meet the
Lincoln Highway car.
Iowa Doing Its Duty.
Mr.. Ostermann stated that
Iowa is doing its duty and has
more members according to the
number of cars and population
than any state through which the
highway passes. 1t has 536 con-
tributing members. According
to a telegram sent to Secretary
A. F. Bement at Detroit by Mr..
Ostermann, Don his present trip
he has noted 1i3 miles of con-
struction and resurfacing, work
accomplished in this state and
100000 worth of bridge work,
the latter along the entire high
way from New York.
Mr.. Ostermann, on his present
trip, is procuring data on good
roads for the United States gov
eminent. He states it is surpris-
in what interest the government
is taking in good roads since the
war commenced.
Some Improvements which may
be noted some time in the near
future, yocally, are a short cut
which will eliminate the Honey
Greek hill and the straigtening
out of the route, taking out a
curve, near Loveland.
Mr.. Ostermann stated that Iowa
especially Pottawattamie county,
has the finest dragged dirt roads
in the United States.
Praises Local Officials.
Mr.. Ostermann complimented
Highway Patrolman Jones of
Loveland and County Consul
Stevenson for the way in which
they have been fostering the in
terests of the Lincoln Highway
association in this county. Mr..
Jones has charge of the work on
the Lincoln Highway in Potta-
wattamie county and it is largely
through his efforts that the part
of the highway running through
this county is in such excellent
shape. Both Messrs. Stevenson
and Jones have also been active
in enrolling new members in the
Association.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

reserve as yeOmen.
value it has in coin and the re-
suit has been the disappearance
of the coin from circulation.
To make badly broken bones re-
unite more rapidly an English
surgeon has invented system of
screws to be passed through the
fragments and press them into
position.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
Library Report.

Librarians report to the board
of trustees for the month of May,
1913. The circulation for this
month has been over IS per cent
more than for the month of May
1917. At that time the total cir
culation was 900, this year it was
1887. People are now using the
library more and more and
a evry cordial welcome is ex-
tended to everyone.
Books 90
Books worn out and with
drawn 81
Books repaired in the library 1876
New readers registered. 18
Number of rural patrons 1874,
Number of days open for is
sue of books. 26
Average daily circulation. 60
Largest circulation.-... 1O6
Smallest circulation. SO
Increase over May 1917, p. C. IS
Fines on overdue books $6.41
Lost books. 81
Rural cards. 25
Total adult circulation..... 1885
Total Juvenile circulation. 8O2
Grand total. 1881
Hugh Tamisiea, Librarian.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
Enlist at Your Trade.

a sign there was some months
ago
In red, white and blue,
The message run for ''Uncle Sam"
Your country's calling you,
The U. S. A. needs you in France,
A chance for you is made,
The Ordnance Corps needs thous-
andS more,
Enlist noow at your trade.
[ read that sign, believed each
word,
Gave up my job and pay,
My work I'd do, till war was
through
While in the U. S. A.
The ledger that used to run
While working in the bank,
l left behind and then signed,
And my last beer drank.
But since I've entered army life
lis sad to say but true,
OF things there isn't one,
That signed up to do.
I've loaded cars with r. N. IT,,
On guard I've done my trick,
And in themud, ditch dug,
And in the mud, a ditch l dug,
I've made up beds and picked up
butts,
I've drilled from morn till night,
A boulevard, I've pounded hard
And stacked up dynamite.
I've polished shoes and shovcled
Till every bone was sore,
I've cut down trees and on my
kness
I've scrubbed the mess hall floors
I've waited on the officers,
I've been a kitchen COP,
I've CREASED up pans with bills
tered hands,
And stairs | had to mop.
A thousand windows have
cleaned,
Washed clothes the whole day
through,
I've helped to cake and cut uI
cake,
And peeled potatoes too
Nv e done Ten thousand different
things,
And wore smile all times,
But at a cook, ne'er got a look,
AS called for by those signs.
And if at war, for volunteers
Another cal! is made,
I'll grab my pen, sign up again
But never at my trade.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
Rules Governing Sale Of Flour


Rule 4 Wheat Flour--All wheat
flour, including so-called war
flour, pastry ilour4 cake flour, glu
ten and diabetic flour must be sold
pound for pound with an equal
amount of authorized wheat flour
substitutes.
Rule q. Crab am Flour--AlI
wheat graham flo ur must be sold
In the ratio Of sLx-tenths Of Id
OF wheat flour sub stitutes with ev-
cry lib Of Graham flour sold.
Rule 3. Whole Wheat Flour--All
whole wheat flo Or must be sold
in the ratio of ssix-tenths of a
pound of wheat flour substitutes
with every pouGi u of whole wheat
flour sold.
Rule 4. Rye Flour--Pure rye
flour may be SO Id without substi-
tutes, but rye I, lour must be sold
as, a wheat flonT substitute.
Rule 5. Mixed A we Flour--In sell
ing rye florn Wi tn which wheat is
mixed and whlc h is Offered for
sale in PACKAGE on which the
characterize the mixture is stamp
ed or printed tn retailer must sell
substitutes equ aling the amount
OF WheaEi flour in the mixture. For
example: Ii N liked rye flour con-
tains so per &C mt of wheat and. Sc
per cent of ~ e, the dealer must
sell half a pot md of wheat flour
substitutes VIII h every pound OF
this. mixed rye flour sold.
Rule 6. Qthe Mixed Flours--
Other mixed III ours containing moi
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

An Advertisement In Berlin news
paper. reported by the Information
Belges, shows some Of the many uses
to which pape.: 10 being put In Ger
many:
Paper stuff for dresses and aprons.
Paper stun for business suits.
Paper stuff for manufacture of
suits.
paper stuff for upholstery and tap.
estries.
paper stuff for trunks and bags.
Paper stuff for bags. pillowcases
and mattresses.
"Splendidly assorted LOT for sale"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

e.
G.. Carter returned today from
an extended visit with relatives
in Omaha. He has just recovered
from a serious illness.
Leo Clough left this morning
for Omaha where he will undergo
an operation. He recently en-
listed in the navy.
Mrs. J. N. Tamisiea and daugh-
tiers, Misses Marie and Loretta,
Mr.. and Mrs. It. M. Gilmore and
the Misses Sarah and Regina
O'Connor were the Sunday guests
of the f. w. schwertley home in
Modale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

that the winning of the war is
the first essential and they pro-
pose to do their part in supplying
the army needs before the public
is looked after.
B This is but one manufacturers
doing the same thing, as big
business" is in the war to win it
just the same as the individual.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
supplying Government Needs.

The Munsing Underwear people
have notified their customers
that they can furnish no more
wool or worsted underwear to
the trade as the government is
using all the wool garments for
the soldiers. This company feels
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04
Quaint 8Ito q LIE

Italy has: recognized the Boy
Scout movement as national in
stitution.
Eight of the olive trees in the
historic Garden Of Olives, near
Jerusalem are believed to be more
than 1000 years old.
The rise in the price of silver
has given to the Peruvian sale a
value in bullion greater than the
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-07-04

Los.. n uss III. Times,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08

the establishment of Mittel Europa,
is prevalent in Germany among all
classes of people, according to reli-
able reports, and the Prussian war
lords are relying upon this popular
Endorsement of the militaristic and
imperialistic program for support IN
the final effort to crush France and
cripple England.
Hear Germans Are United.
All reports indicate that the Ger
man people are united as never be-
fore, and that the chances OF realiz-
ing President Wilson's conception OF
the overthrow of the Prussian aut"c-
racy by the liberal element he
population are diminishing. CO D
uting to- the announcement OF the
German people is the improvement
Of the economic situation. Food is
more plentiful, according to official
reports, which also disclose SINH
lar improvement in Anstria-Hnn-
gary, although to less extent, be-
cause Of inefficient administration.
While Germany is risking all up
on military success on the western
front, she has already launched a
new peace offensive for the purpose
of weakening the determination and
morale of the allies.
Count Czernin's speech represent
ing Premier Clemenceau Of France
as refusing to treat unless Alsace-
Lorraine is restored is generally re-
garded here as an attempt to make
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08

Germany is desperately fighting
to defeat the allies in the west be-
fore America can place enough
fighting men in Europe to tarn the
tide of battle.
Germany has staked all her re-
sources upon this slender chance of
realizing in full her dream of con-
quest of great European empire.
This is the Interpretation placed
by administration officials upon the
renewal by the German army of the
drive toward Amiens, an interpreta-
ton made more significant by Off
cial information Of German purpos-
es which has reached the war de-
partment through secret channels.
Make Promise to Rcichstsg.
According to this information
there is a complete understanding
between sahe Berlin war office and
the mem. of the re!chstag, as
representatives of the German peo-
pie, of the underlying purposes of
the terrific and costly onslaught be-
ing carried out by Field Marshall
Won Hindenburg on the western
front. This understanding is that
complete victory for German arms
can be achieved if the power of the
allies can be broken in the military
operations, this summer.
Elation lover the triumph over
Russia and Roumania and the en-
nexation of Russian and Roumarian
territory, fulfilling the promises of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08
NEW CONSERVATION MEASURE
Well Dressed Table Claimed to Les
sen Food Consumption.

Well Dressed Table Claimed to Les
sen Food Consumption.
Dallas, Texas, April S.-Major e.
q. Steevers. in command of the army
aviation school at Camp Dick, is
theory that white
table linen and silver table service
are of value as food conservation
stimulants. He contends that we'll
dressed table creates a feeling OF
contentment among the soldiers, inn
pels good manners and lessons food
consumption. The tables at Camp
Dick are graced with white cloths,
linen napkins and real silver. The
cadets meals are noticeably with
out the pell-mell attendant upon US
ual army meals.
A bare counter. the major argues.
and a lack of table manners, cause
nine men out of ten to eat more than
they need. SO the major figures that
at the price of laundering the linens
one cent day mamie saves
dollars worth OF food.
The mess hall at Camp Dick will
seat nearly 1000 men at one time.
The negro waters first place the
cold food On the table. A few min
utes before the arrival of the cadets
the hot food is placed around the
tables. Led by the band the squad
rons enter the dining hall and file
to their places. Only the officer in
charge OF the sduadrons is with
them. At the command uncover"
every hat is taken off: seats" all
are seated, and rest" they relax
and begin eating. While they eat the
band plays popular airs. s
David r. Houston, secretary Of ag-
riculture. was in Dallas recently and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08
Huns WAGER All to Beat U. s.. in Race

it appear that the allies are now
fighting to achieve French territor-
ial aims solely.
u. s. officials Confident.
The falsity Of Czernin's statement
concerning Clemenceau has been es-
tablished, and administration Off
Gals believe that this typicaliy Ger
man trick will arouse only contempt
among the peoples fighting the Prus-
sian power.
War department officials and
army officers here have lost none Of
their confidence that the British
and French will be able to hold the
line until America arrives in force,
whether that time be this year or
next year.
While 1t can not be expected that
the United States will have suffi-
cient number of troops on the firing
line before next year to assure the
defeat of Germany, there is no doubt
that American soldiers will be much
more numerous in France by the end
of the summer than had been ex-
pected.
Troop NOV ments abroad are be-
ing greatly &C :elerated, and the war
department is preparing to call to
the colors several hundred thous-
and selected men, who will be given
short preliminary training in this
country before being transported to
the French camps snr completion of
their instruction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08
Safety of Former
Russ;a,, Empress
Demanded by Huns

Petrograd, Feb. 90 (By MaiD -
One of the first requests put before
the Russian delegates at Brest-Lit-
ovsk, according to the Petrograd
newspapers was a demand from
Emperor William for the safe
guarding of the former Russian EN-
press Alexandra Alix. The following
account of this incident is taken
from the Wogvn Courier:
At the fest meeting, after the
representatives of the bolsheviki
government and the delegates of the
Russian army had assembled in the
large room which had been devoted
tc the meeting, General Won Hoff-
mann, with his staff, came in. The
two parties bowed to one another
and the Russians sat down at the
table.
General Hoffman, remained
standing and addressed them.
speak TO you" lie said in 9 stern
voice, mot as the representative OF
the German >army, nor of Generar
Hindenburg. l speak to you as the
representative of the four central
powers. request you therefore to
stand while you hear what ] have to
!. ay.'a
Y Thy members of the Russian dele
ga jon looked at one another, there
wa,il IA little hesitation, and they
stood UP.
General Won Hoffman continued:
Before proceeding to any negotia-
tons respecting an armistice. think
it necessary to make the following
statement. Within the area of Rus
STA, in circumstances threatening her
personal safety, is living a most
august relative of my sovereign mas
ter, the Emperor William. namely
Princess Alix. your Empress Alex
andra, with all her family.
81 demand that most decided mea-
sures be taken for the safeguarding
stantly taken for the safeguarding
of her person and for her transfer to
Germany under a reliable guard. i
request your immediate reply"
The members of the delegation
did not know how to reply, and ask
ed that they should be given time
for consideration and for consulta-
ton with Petrograd over their di-
rect wire.
Scarcely had an interpreter trans
lated these words than General Won
Hoffman said, with a great show of
temper, II demand an instant re-
ply" and struck the table with his
fist. "This demand" he continued,
sis in the nature Of an ultimatum.
In the event of your not accepting it.
the negotiations will cease forthwith
and hostilities will be at once re-
commenced by u.s."
There remained nothing for the
members Of the Russian delegation
to do but to give their consent to
the demands made.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-08

est cigar here cost 40 pfennigs. To-
bacco is worth 10 marks pound
and is very scarce.
Obligatory Civil Service.
"Suttrapp. Feb 11.--Wednesday,
everyone from II to so years old
must register for the-obligatory civil
service.
Gross Leferdo, Feb. 9.-FridaS
we must register for the obligatory
civil service. Tell me what do these
messieurs think they are going to
do? Nothing, think. If they mag
inc we will be bossed by everyone
that comes along they are greatly
mistaken. Whatever happens, how
ever, there is no work to be hs I
here. Monday 1 went to the Iseldor
foundries, but could not obtain en-
ployment, because they do not want
anyone over As"