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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
COMMITTEE WILL PROBE
CHARGES OF SOLDIERS
DIR. John II. Mott Announces Y. NJ.
&. A. Will Enticnvor to
Correct Conditions.
THREE MEN ARE AT WORK
Declares Much Adverse Criticism Is
Due to Misconccption or to Only
Partial Knowledge OF the Exact
Situation.

NEW YORK, December io.-Dr John
r@ , Mp', =, ch IN OF the war work
In detail mere tonight adverse crit.-
cisms directed against the organiza-
ton by soldiers here, and in France:
lie vigorously defended the work OF
the organization as a whole. but did
not deny that in isolated cases there
was Sr 'H Mott saG mao ,or 200 and
men workers had been recalled from
Franco because of unitness and an
eral Tightening up TO correct condi-
tons which have resulted in criticisms.
Ma 1f n stated ia, George w rfrkH*
man have gone abroad for tn" OK.
press purpose of eliminating. 50 far as
possible. any further cause for COM
plaiut.
II, is the history of every great
purpose that mistakes are made and
son or how unimpeachablc his integrity,
can escape. Other important orEaui-
cations have passed through u sinilar
There is no phase OF it's work that has
been left untouched by critics. Much
OF the adverse comment is due to mis-
conception or to partial knowledge"
Or. Mott then took up in question
ama answer TORN The criticisms most
irhepYenty heard; lie explained that
self specifically with the wounded and
Ill because ii has been agreed that this
work should be done by the Red
He denied the most frequently
heard complaint, which has been TIM,
seas. lie explained that it had been
asrecd With General rcrshing that II
teens IL should he used exclusively
for the benefit Of the men OF the army.
:, Canteens have been conducted, Or.
ing. prices it has been necessary to
reckon on such overhead charges
transportation and marine insurance.
with the result that prices were much
higher than in this country. Not only
has the organization made no profit.
he declared, hut it has lost thousands
OF dollars. Arrangements now have
been made. however. which Will enable
IL TO obtain supplies from sources that
VIII reduce overhead charges and keep
prices down.
not true that the y NJ. G. y. furnished
free TO the men overseas nothing but
writing paper, although he said 1t
was the policy OF the organization TO
give free service and not primarily
free supplies. He added. however that
$55.ooo worth Of supplies. We're dis
year IN addition to 100000 excess of
cost over selling prices on supplies
soid hesiaes so, Ejnins ava yp Ps
works, he added the y. NJ g. ~ sup
Piled the army overseas between July
and November with S29,OOe worth OF
hundreds Of thousands OF dollars
worth Of magazines and educational
supplies"
Dr. Mott admitted that in eases gift
teens. but said - was due TO the fact
that shipments were not proDcrly
marked and were sold To the Y. NJ g
~ by the quar:ermastcr. In every
case where This tobacco was returned
the y. NJ. &. 4. gave the purchaser
its equivalent from its own supplies
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Department store Advertising was
heavier in The Times Dispatch in No
rembcr. 1918. than In November. 1917.
Times Dispatch advertising produces
results.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
AVERT FIRE LOSSES
arm bureaus in california Accomplish
Great Conservation Move

WASHINGTON. December ie-Eriro
damage in California this wear IL ONLY
80 per cent Of that Of previous years
ne nndci"riters tt2te. dI" TO tho wori;
farm bureaus. 70 avert Z, thr.aicn"d
loss OF .ooGatUns through nrc. ihe
bureaus organized loca! rurai ire com.
hhfNcs III 3hb farm bureau ccntcrs OF
the Stui". OF these. ~, corn,utns
purchased automobile trailcr4. roni,iin.
lns hic-hghting equipment for grain
listed in rural fire companies uhi,.h
covered a territory Of i5.0I2 sut.arr
miles inc loss in California from
trhlh ana grass fires was S75G.UOO !,
year be:or" sabotage and pro Ger,
manlsn Increased ia. fire risks. ana II
~ ape mat al least half a million
saved by these rural fire companies
The velvet Kind
Keep in Inind--Thc- Velvet Kind -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
WILL. FIND BUSINESS
AT SINNDSTIiL. IN InNnnN

LONDON December l2.--if President
Wilson arrives IL England ThurHtay
OF next week, a il is intirnated, he
Will ind English holiday making. IS
the day after Christmas is Box =
bay" Throughout the United King
dom business viii be At "A standstil!
December 20.
The President also Will find that
many people are away from London.
because this year many business houses
are giving their employees "A week $
vacation to enable them 10 Spcnd the
holidays in the country
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
NAMES GUION JUDGE
Bickru selects Sc,,bcrn Ma.
Tor the FiGh District
Bench.

Special 10 The Times. Dispato.,
i;Al.tiGiI. y. g.. Dccoini,cr ~ -
Judge owen II. Guion. Of Newbrrr
t,2,niGh, was appointed judge Of Inc
ruin District 20 succeed Harry "
" lI"dDcc. resigned
ioVcrnor Beckett, returning from
nc conference Of Governors. settled
,.,c !u"lcia! race before IL got started
"f Judge Guinus town, protested IRIS
appointment and asked 80 be hcarJ
Foyernor Bicnctt had been in town I'm,
u ic" minute when he named C;uion
= } Everett. OF GrcerviIlc was thr
leading candidate IN point Of indorsc-
u"DtS by the bar
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
GERMANS ASK AGAIN
For EASIIIi IEIi NJ =

PARIS December ia dispatch just
received from Stockholm SAYS tnat
the Swedish Foreign Office has hand.
cd to American Minister Morris IA com
munication from the German minister
in Stockholm on behalf OF the German
government. appealing 10 President
Wilson for lenitncy to the German
people. The communication OF the min
lister declares tina, unless the food
situation in Germany is improved there
is grave danger OF more serious So
cial disturbances"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20

the Martha Washington. has not been
Feurs were expressed In, shipn,,y
circles to-day for the safety OF ths
argentine steamer Chocow, now over
Hampton Roads and Norfolk. ~ w
The steamer sailed from New York
sunday night for this port. In the
arrived or been reported. ""'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
I.udendorH Hard Worker.

Hmo ENDAm, december le.--'cn-
t1e hardest workers In the German
army, oftcn remaining at his office
more than eighteen hours day Karl
In the Berlin Lokaianzcigcr' anrs
General Won LudcnGorif is daily al
HIS desk at 1880 y. NJ. and WORKS un-
labor Is broken only by sh orr mea! times.
~ quick Walk and q rapid motor trin
20 one OF the armics"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
BRITISH LABOR PARTY
PLANS GREAT DEMONSTH Alto \

~ LONDON, December, la-Thc Trade
: Union Congress and Labor party joint
I, yN decided late to-day TO hold nation
wide demonstrations on January Ia
London. Glasgow. Cardiff and other big
4Gities ADVOCATING immediate establish
lament OF a league of nations. Rcsclu-
2 tons Will be submitted at meetings o;
the Two organizations favorinS dis.
armament al sea and on land
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
u.c spoiled Potatoes.

MASH INtiTt'N, IcCefIIbcr, To-
starch in potatoes is not destroyed by
the common dccay-producing fungi or
by freezing II mas been found in re-
cent studies conducted by the United
states Department Of Agriculture in
laboratory tests that IL is possible 10
recover most Of the starch from frozen
and rotten potatoes. which lead special
lists OF the department to suggest that
an attempt should no made TO salvage
the great Quantities Of spoiled stock
now rejected and dumped on the ter
minal mark cts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
Rheumatism

Is completely washed o,,t NJ m. pv.,.
Wy the celebrated Sh!yar Mineral Water
IohltiHciy guaranteed by rnomcy- back
SieI. hSt's INC, costs "a trif'. Do
!lVernn anywh"r" BY our Richmonc
agents. spence. Nunpamaker Co. phon,
then.--AdY ""
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
FIELD MARSHAL JOFFRE
IS HON0RED BY FRANCE
Victor of Marine, Made Member of
Academy Durinl, Impress
Sivc Ceremony.
PRESIDENT WILSON ATTENDS
Gives Allied Powers Full Credit for
Turning the lid, or Battle, While
Prnising tho Loyalty of the French
People.

PARIS. December i?.--Marslul JoTre
Is aow formally Numbered among
Of nc Marine was made IA member OF
the French Academy this afternoon
Promptly upon the stroke of 1
Marshal loffrr. arrived ut the Institute,
crossing the Seine over the Pont- dcs-
Arts. accompanied by his sponsor.
Gabriel IianotauN. and his abide camp.
With the knowledge that Preside,k
wilson was TO attend the function act :
crowds nnd ' gaiSered All aionr sr the
route followed by the marginal crowds
whose cheers were divided between the
great soldier. the chief figure of the
event, the american President and
president Poincarc. OF France. The
French President attended merely as
elan. 49, >'''"e" '"' 'e''o" '''"'ie'"' =
Marshal Joffre wore the undrcss.uni-
form OF marshal of France lie de"
liNercd his inaugural speech in Il deep.
resonant voice. After reviewing the
part played in the war by France. Bel
GUM and the other allies. he said:
however. so much heroism and res
oiu,iom would not have su.ficcd had
not the allied peoples taken part in
the battle II WAS in conviction that
they were lighting for right that the
sacrifice. The power OF these noble
sentiments have been evoked in terms
which are ever present by the great
prcsidcnt Wilson"
I
states III 1917. Marshal Loffre said:
TiMI: SPENT IN AMERICA
COT NTED SWEETEST HOURS
while III the midst of the Ameri-
can crowds | was living hours which
number among the sweetest in jife.
~ order that France might live In
prosperity hat Belgium might re-
establish herself; that liberty might
reign and that righ; might endure.
America arose and resolved to throw
into the light her last man and her
last dollar. History does not record
II more marvellous accomplishment than
that OF millions of men voluntarily
breaking away from their peaceful
pursuits to cross the seas where death
iurkcd. To give ;heir lives for noble
cause. u great ideal
President Wilson and Mrs. wilson
arrived about | o'clock and were fol-
lowed by President and Nine. Poin
care Madame Poincare and Mrs. Will
son sat together in a box in a balcony.
Mrs Wilson wore a simple dark blue
tailored dress.
The weather had been unsettled all
morning with intermittent rain. but
as Marshal Joffrc descended from his
automobile the sun broke through the
clouds.
II is the sun Of the Marine" said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20
CHALLENGE DECLINED
New York Encht Club VIII Not Arc,
Def Laid Down by Royal
Ulster Club.
Try Associated Press. |


NEW YORK, December 19.-'rho .;c,x
York Yacht CLUB decided at meet .
ing tonight to decline the chalIenp.
Ct ihs Royal Ulster Yacht Club for n
rae: Tor hincricn's cup in 1919, hat
announced that IL The challenge was
renewed Tor i9.J II Guild be ec.,3trd'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20

The Velvet Kind.
IT'S the leo cream OF the hour-And
OF health producing powerfully.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20

The velvet Kind
Adv IN"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-20

Department store Advertising was
heavier in The Times Dispatch in No.
Eember l3ls. than In November, 1917.
Times Dispatch advertising produces
results.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
Illinois Valley Road.

PEORIA, ILL.,, Feb. 26.-Representa-
tiyes of all of the counties traversed
by the Illinois valley road leading out
of Chicago, gathered here today to
discuss ways and means whereby
construction of the road may be
started this year.
This road has been allotted federal
and state aid for Improvement and
the work will be started this year IL
methods can be devised that will not
interfere with the war work. In this
connection the meeting today dis
cussed the possibility Of utilizing
local materials, transportation and
labor 1t was pointed out that gravel
along the Illinois river might be used.
Electric lines and motor trucks also
might be utilized to do the hauling.
Labor not necessary to farm and war
necessity work could be used in the
construction. The meeting will come
to a close tonight at big Hoover.
lied banquet.
All reports to the division of high
WAYS indicate the $60,0o0,0O0 bond
issue will pass. The proposition han
been endorsed by all big organizs
tions of the state and inasmuch as
no organized opposition has deves
oped it's hackers expect 1t will have
votes to spare.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
NOT A PARTICLE
OF DANDRUFF OR
A FALLING HAIR
SAVE YOUR HAIR! DOUBLE lTs
BEAUTY IN JUST A FEW
MOMENTS.
"DANDERiNE" MAKES YOUR HAIR
THICK, GLOSSY, WAVY
AND BEAUTIFUL.

Within ten minutes after an appli-
cation of Danderine you can not find
single trace of dandruff or falling
hear and your scalp will not itch, but
what will please you most will be
after a few weeks use, when you see
new hair, fine and downy at first
yes-but really new hair-growing
, all over the scalp.
Danderine is to the hair what
fresh showers of rain and sunshine
are to vegetation. 1t goes right to
the roots, invigorates and strength
ems them. Its collaborating, stimu-
lating and life-producing properties
cause the hair to grow long, strong
and beautiful.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty Of your hair. No
difference how dull, faded, brittle
and scraggy, just moisten a cloth
with Danderine and carefully draw
it through your hair, taking one small
strand at time. The effect is amaz-
ing-your hair will be light, fluffy and
wavy, and have an appearance of
abundance; an incompatible lustre,
softness and luxuriance.
Get a small bottle Of Knowlton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter for a few cents and
prove that your hair is as pretty and
soft as any-that it has been neglect
ed or injured by careless treatment
that's alI--you surely can have
beautiful hair and lots of It II you
will just try little Dander1ne.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
REPAIR WEEK
ANNOUNCED
Deems Headquarters Urge Co-opera-
ton for Farm Implement
and Inspection
Time.

A move to make the week OF March
40. a farm implement inspection and
repair week, has received the ap-
proyaI Of the United States food adj
ministration. The idea was started
and is being pushed by the National
Federation of Implement and Vehicle
Dealers association, with the CO.
oneration of the United States de-
nartment Of agriculture and the fed
eral board Of farm organizations. the
Agricultural Publishers association,
numerous state colleges of agricul-
ture and farmers organizations. farm
agents, state councils Of defense. and
manufacturers and dealers.
During this week an effort will be
made to have every farmer in the
nation inspect his machinery and i'm
mediately place his orders for repairs
mr. extra parts. Unprecedented scar
citv of malleable and steel parts,
freight congestion, which might bring
ahout embarrassing delays, and an
opportunity to save express and pos
tai charges. are urged as reasons for
! early orders to be put In through
dealers. The farmers are being urged
to act promptly as an act of loyalty
in the effort for maximum food pro-
duction this year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
CLEAN PLATE
GOSPEL NOW
Preach it and Practice it Is Word
From Food Administrations
Headquarters
Today.

Preach and practice the gospel OF
the clean plate" Is the watchword or
the new kitchen cards which are be-
ing distributed. For the administra-
ton is going even more on the sup
position that the average person eats
more than is good for him. For that
reason more less days have been
added to the program and a minimum
of saving outlined:
Have two wheatless days (Monday
and Wednesday, in every week, and
one wheatless meal every day. This
means no crackers. macaroni, pastry.
breakfast food or other cereal food
containing wheat and no wheat flour
except the small amount necessary
for thickening soups or grayies, and
as binder in cereal breads.
Have one meatless day (Tuesday)
in every week and one meatless meal
every day. Have two porkless days
every week (Tuesday and Saturday,.
Meatless means without any cattle,
hog or sheep products. On other days
use mutton and lamb in preference
to beef and pork. Porkless means
without pork, bacon, ham, lard or
pork products, fresh or preserved.
Use fish, poultry and eggs.
Make every day rat saving uay.
Butter, lard, lard substitutes. Fry less,
bake, broil, boil or stew foods in.
stead Save meat drippings. Use
butter only on the table Waste no
soap as it is made Of fat.
Make every day sugar saving day
Use less sugar. Less sweet drinks
and candy containing sugar should be
used in war time.
Use fruits, vegetables and potatoes
abundantly. These foods are health
full and plentiful, at the same time
partly taking the place of the food
which we must save. Raise all you
can for home use.
Use milk wisely. Use all of the
milk; waste no part of the milk. Chill
dren should have whole milk. Use
sour and skim milk in cooking and in
making cottage cheese.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26
urday to visit her father Riley De

urday to visit her father Riley De-
Hart and sister Nora.
Mrs. George Vanatta was in Farm
ington on business recently.
Mrs. Maymie French, our depot
agent was in Pennington between
trains Saturday morning.
J. y. Vannoy of Cedar Falls, Iowa,
gave an excellent talk in the Baptist
church here last Sunday night to a
large crowd in the interest Of the
Baptist Union college of Des Mo1nes.
The large crowd was attentive and
all enjoyed the talk very much.
Mrs. Curg Saltzgaver entertained
the M. Il. Aid circle last Wednesday.
Quite bit OF quilting was done. A
good dinner and delicious lunch In
the evening was served, and all re-
port having had a good time.
Curg and OFT Saltzgaver attended
the Basco sale on Dry Ridge last
Saturday.
Mrs. Will Grant and daughter Mrs.
Frank Shaw Of Donnellson, came Sat
urday morning for short visit with
relatives here.
Obra Stamper who has been on
the sick list, is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs. Metzgar Of Exline.
! Iowa, are here to visit friends for q
few days and hold a meeting of the
Adventist faith.
Mrs. Halleck Butlin and daughter
Anna were passengers for Farming
ton one morning Of last week.
Mrs. J. r. Carper who has been
here all winter. left for her hcme at
| Black Rock, Arkansas, last Monday
morning.
S. w. Well has sold his farm east
of town We hope the family will
not move away from this community
| Mrs. William Boone left Saturday
morning for Iowa City for an indefi
mite stay.
! J. w. Slime, assistant superinten
dent of the American Home Finding
association orphans home at OF
tumwa, was here all day last Satur
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Harr Of Farm
! ington visited Mrs. Harris mother
Mrs. Jane Camp, and sister Mrs. A
l.. Ballegoine here Sunday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Springer enter
tanned at dinner Sunday, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Will Grant and Mrs. Franz
Shaw OF Donnellson, Mr.. and Mrs
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-02-26

Miss Ava Walton, passed away at
her home in the Mount Pleasant vi
cinity, southeast of this city Saturday
afternoon, aged about As years.
! Miss Ava has been in ill health for
more than year past, and during
this period was patient at keokul
hospital for several weeks, where she
underwent an operation for tumor,
and it was though her condition had
grown better, and she was taken to
her home where she might recuper-
ate and regain her strength, but her
| frail condition was unable to battle
with the disease, and surrounded by
every comfort which could be minis
tered in her illness, she passed away.
Miss Ava Walton, the daughter OF
William W., and Georgianna Oaw)
Walton, was born at the old home
stead in this county, and has spent
the greater portion Of her life there.
She received her education at Eureka
college and for three or four years
was connected as assistant pastor to
| a Christian church in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Returning from this work, she mas
been continuously at her home, where
she has been source Of comfort to
her widowed mother, and companion
to her brothers and sisters. She was
ever an ardent church workers, and at
the little country church of 1T. Pleas
ant, Miss Ava could always be de-
pended upon to carry along the work
within her strength, and always will
ing and ready to aid financially.
| She leaves surviving beside her
mother, three sisters and two broth
ers: Miss Zekah at home: Mrs. Ed
ward Faulkner, of Ferris; Mrs. Harry
Faulkner, of the same vicinity; Sim
con Walton. of the same vicinity, and
John Orville Walton, Of near Three
Oaks, Mich.
! Funeral services were held from the
/ Mt Pleasant church Monday after
noon at 1870 o'clock, Hon. Chas. j..
Scofield of Carthage, officiating.
Burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery.
| Mr.. Sld Mrs. Chas. Johnson, Of
Quincy. are visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Foulds.
Miss Okle Mosley spent a day in
West Point last week with Miss Ger
| trude Cavanagh.
| Mrs. Fred Jackson and daughter,
Maxine went to Fort Madison Mon
! day. to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. r. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs Monroe and Mr.. and
! Mrs Harold Hendricks attended the
auto show in Quincy last week.
| The local committee Of the nation
! al council of defense has ordered 800
cook books containing the war re-
cipes as demonstrated at Chicago re-
| Gently, which will be on sale at the
grocery stores at 10 cents each
! Jim Edgecomb and Joe Boston, who
were arrested for stealing corn at the