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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
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Ely Lodge No. 220; observed the
goth anniversary of the founding
of the order by attending special
services at the NJ. E. church where
they listened to an able sermon by
Rev. Blackhurst. excellent selec-
tions by the choir and a solo by
Miss Wangen. Before leaving the
lodgerooms, Vice Grand John Nan
kervis addressed the members on
the duties of Odd Fellows to their
lodge and the country during these
trying war times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
W. S. s.

Earle West arrived Monday from
Cuantico. Va. where he is stationed
with the marines for two weeks
furlough. Earle looks as though
the life agrees with him. being fat
aud healthy.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
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Carl Sletten writes the Miner
from San Antonio and says he ex-
poets to be transferred id a few
days to St. Paul where he will at
tend school, Carl is in the avia-
ton section.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Miss Lucille Glode, we'll known
in this city where she formerly
made her home with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Glode, was
married on April 10th at Aver,
Mass. to Clarence Cedarstrom.
Mr.. Cedarstrom is member of the
12oth Engineers at Camp Devens.
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There are now FIVE Moravetz
boys in the service of Uncle Sam,
Frank. John and Jack being at
Camp Cody, Steve left last week
with the Eveleth contingent for
Camy Dodge and Joe left Wednes
day with the Ely boys for Column
Barracks, Ohio.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
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Have new assortment of silk
and poplin dresses, popular colors
and latest styles. Just received
Come in and look them over.
PETER BEZEK.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

The funeral of Mrs. Clara
Anderson took place Sunday from
the Swedish church and was largely
attended. The S. H. & E. F..
order attended the funeral in a
body.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
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Mrs. H. J. Lochart and daughter
Maronette Ann. and Miss Emma
Startz, visited in Superior from
Saturday to Monday. They
returned by car. Mr.. Lockhart
having gone Sunday to accompany
them home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Mccarthy
have received word from their son,
Vern. who is with the medical
corps of the navy. saying he is
about to leave for France.
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Chas. Rim and party motored
to this city from Biwabik Sunday
and visited with friends.
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Mrs. John Pearson of Cook, has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Louis Larson, IN this city.
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Eat potatoes and save wheat.
Help win the war.
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Buy a bushel of potatoes. Save
wheat.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Hanson
were in the city from Virginia
Sunday having motored here.
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Lillian Schaefer spent Saturday
and Sunday at Two Harbors where
she visited her brother, Stuart.
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Eat potatoes and save wheat.
Help win the war.
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Mrs. James Simpson has returned
to her home at Winton after visit
with her daughter at Stevenson.
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The officials of the Duluth &
Iron Range road were in the city
Wednesday looking over the road.
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Kodak work done for you at the
Ely Photo Studio. IL hour service.
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Mary Zeleznik, John Zobetz and
Amelia Mattela underwent opera
tons at the Shipman Hospital this
week.
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All members are cordially re-
quested to attend the meeting of
the Mothers Club next Friday,
May 10.
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Mrs. Sam Owens of Eveleth ar
rived in the city Tuesday for visit
with friends. She is guest at the
Ellefsen home.
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Buy bushel of potatoes. Save
wheat.
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City Assessor F. B. James was
in Virginia several days this week
attending a meeting of the assessors
of the ranges.
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Mrs. Bern Lambert went to Two
Harbors Monday for visit with
her parents. She returned We'd
nesday.
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General Manager w. J. West of
Virginia. is in the city looking
over the Oliver interests in the Yer
million end of his district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Jas. Riley, Jas. Moe and Orville
Fox who have spent the winter at
Hog Island in the services of the
government have returned to their
homes at Winton to resume their
positions with the st. Croix Lum-
Der & Mfg. Co.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

The Miner is in receipt of letter
from John G. Kotchevar, with the
medical corps at Camp Devens,
Mass. John says he is fine and
that he is very much pleased with
his place. He holds the title OF
sergeant and sent us a program OF
a dance given by his company re.
Gently on which his picture ap-
peared.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
w. S. S.

Mrs. Peter Schaefer returned
Tuesday evening from two weeks
at Two Harbors where she had
been at the bedside of her son,
Stuart, who underwent an opera
tion at the Burns & Chritensou
hospital. Stuart will probably be
home Saturday night.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
w. S. s.

Flowers, Plants, etc. Order of
HERBERT RosENBLooM. Phone Fl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

P. Mcdonnell, candidate for
sheriff of st. Louis county, is in
the city today looking over his
prospects. Mr.. Mcdonnell is well
known on the ranges having been
q frequent visitor in the early days.
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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
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Peter Cardew and family have
removed to Ishpeming, Mich.
where Mr.. Cardew has accepted a
position. The many friends of the
family in this city wish them sue
cess in their new home.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
w. S. S.

At the Methodist church next
Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on Knowing, then Trust
ing God" and in the evening the
subject will be The Light Christ's
Life Reveals to Man. Services
at Winton in the afternoon. Selec-
tons by the choirs. ALI invited to
the services.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
w. s. S.

The Red Cross has made the
first shipment of baled paper to the
Duluth chapter. The collections
was made by Mrs. Rapson and her
committee from the business places
and houses of the city and the
shipment amounted to 28, 400
pounds or over IL tons. 1t is ex-
pected that 81 so a ton will be real
lied from the common paper and
$13 a ton from magazines and
other fat papers. Many of the
merchants have balers and had
accumulated quite a stock which
they very literally donated to the
Red Cross. The collections will
continue.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
FOR SALE!
Will sell my three
south forties in Section
a.. 62.12. Make me
your best offer.
A. II. OVERMAN,
Duluth, MINI.

T. August Hipakka is in the
city for a visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hipakka. He
leaves for the Great Lakes Naval
Training Station having enlisted
in the radio branch. He has been
employed as supervisor of manual
training at Fond du Lac, Wis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03
wv. S. S.

General Manager w. J. West of
Virginia. is in the city looking
over the Oliver interests in the Yer
million end of his district.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Sam Braskerud left this morning
for his native land, Norway, where
he intends to remain. Before leav-
ing he arranged to have the Ely
Miner sent to his address. Sam
has been in this country for about
ten years.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Mrs. Bern Lambert went to Two
Harbors Monday for a visit with
her parents. She returned We'd
nesday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Every municipality in Minnesota
is concerned most vitality in the de-
cision of the u. S. Supreme Court,
handed down last week, sustaining
Section 1886, General Statutes OF
Minnesota for 1913. This law dir
ects that railroad companies shall
construct suitable sidewalks at
highway crossings to connect with
and correspond to sidewalks install
led either by the municipality or
owners of abutting property. Elk
ception is made that railroads need
not construct cement or concrete
walks in the track space occupied
by railroad ties if some other sub
stantial or suitable sidewalk mater
ial is used instead.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

Tonight the Home Guards will
give one CT their popular balls at
the Auditorium for which the Dahl
Auhalt Orchestra of Virginia will
furnish the music. The guard will
drill at 7::45 and the colors will be
formally presented by Major Schus-
ter of the 4th Battalion. The
ladies of the Red Cross will serve
lunch at the ball.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-05-03

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City Assessor F. B. James was
in Virginia several days this week
attending meeting of the assessors
of the ranges.
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Commercial Club Meets.

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
let the Children HeLp!

Ell not us grown folk be selfish
- in our service. Let us give the
children, too, their chance. Let us
mobilize our twenty million willing
little hands in the great cause.
Let US enlist them in the freeing of
the world.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20

9yqe0D A4xsaarsss <sa'sss sest-.-'-,X
Register Of Deeds in and for the Coun-
ty Of Ward, State Of North Dakota, on
the 18th day Of April. 1915: and duly 70
and soGK OF s9
mortgagee to Louis Andersen, Of Mime
apolis. MIMI, which assignment was I'LL
ed for record in tho office Of the said
and duly reeerded IN Book asS Of MOTT
cages on page 1924, will be foreclosed by
a sale of the premises in such mortgage
described, at the front door OF the Court
Ward. and state Of North Dakota, at
the hour Of two o'clock T. M. On the
22nd day Of June 1918. to satisfy the
day Of sale. Default has occurred IN
the terms and conditions Of said mort
gage, the mortgagors having failed an
refused to pay the principal indebted
The premises described in such mort
gage and which will be sold to satisfy
the same are described as follows, to-
Wit:
Ave (25) feet OF Lot Four a. In
Hecker's Second Addition to the City
Of Minot, Ward County, North Da-
1 Ssaeof Gay Ned for reeo1d the
office Of the Register Of Deeds IN
and for the County Of Ward and
State Of North Dakota on the IN
Jay Oh August 4SV1 a.
M. and recorded in Book "A" Of
plats at page six.
There will be due on such mortgage at
the date Of the sale the sum Of Sixteen
Hundred and Sixty and No-10O Dollars
LOUIS ANDERSEN,
Assignee Of Mortgage
Minneapolis, Mimi
MCGEE & Goss,
Attorneys for Assignee.
Minot, North Dakota. 5-16-t6
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
SECOND SUMMONS

SECOND 8UA3008
State Of North Dakota, County Of
In Justice Court before c. B. Davis,
Justice Of the Peace.
N. G. Nelson. Plaintiff
J. S. Westwell and Mrs. ]. S. Westwell.
Defendants.
H; T; Blains Garnishee
The State Of North Dakota sends
ants:
BY this second summons herein you
are directed to appear before me at my
office in the City Of Minot,, Ward Coun.
forenoon on the Sth day Of July, 1918,
there to answer to the complaint Of
the above named plaintiff who claims
to recover % Of you the s sum Of Twenty
money justly due and owing by you to
the plaintiff for goods, wares, and mer-
chandise sold and delivered to you be-
tween February End, and March 26,
quest and for. which you agreed to pay
the sum of $3.50, no part Of which
has been paid and plaintiff hereby de-
mands that the $16.93 disclosed by gar
PLAINTIFFS debt and you are hereby de.
manded to make payment OF the same,
and you are further notified that unless
you SO appear and answer as above re-
against you accordingly.
Dated this Sth day of June. 1913.
Justice of the Peace.
Let service of this summons be made
by publication in the Ward County In
dependent, weekly newspaper publish
ed in Ward County, North Dakota, once
week for three successive issues.
C. B. DAVIS,
Justice Of the Peace
6-13-3t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
WAR SAVINGS
STAMPS DRIVE
June 18TH
Every Citizen Will Be Notified to
Appear in Minot to Receive
Pledge Cards That Day

The big War Savings Stamps drive
will begin in North Dakota June %.
The drive in Minot is in charge of
the Town Criers. Every voter in
the city will receive an official notice
from the government to appear at a
specified place to receive government
pledge cards to be filled out, show
ing how many stamps already owned
and how many they will be willing to
buy during the remainder of the year.
A drive is being made now thruout
the United States to take up the re-
mainder of the two billion w. S. S.
issue. No more stamps will be is
sued. This is golden opportunity
to help yourself and the government
as we'll, for the stamps draw 40 COM
pound interest and will be payable in
1923.
All those who fail to put in their
appearance, will be called upon by
official government representatives.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20

State Of North Dakota, County Of
Ward, sa
In District Court, Eighth Judicial Dis
trict.
Albert Guadsrson and Margit Buhli.
Plaintiffs
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0U10l0HS
State of North Dakota. County Of
Ward, &c.
In District Court. Eighth Judicial Dis
trict.
ELIZA JANE MILLER. Plaintiff,
ANTHONY MILLER, Defendant.
SUMMONS
The State of North Dakota to the
above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and reQuir-
ed to appear and answer the complaint
ton which complaint Is now on flle in
the office Of the Clerk Of the District
Court within and for Ward County.
North Dakota, and to serve a copy Of
your answer on the subscriber ct his
kota. within thirty days after the ser-
vice Of this summons upon you, exclus-
Of your failure to appear or answer as
above required, plaintiff will take judg-
ment against you by default for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
Dated this 3rd day of May, 1918.
L. NJ. ELLITHORPE
Attorney for the Plaintiff
Office and Postoffice Address,
Minot North Dakota
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
NOTICE FOR BIDS.

The School Board of Mountrail
School District No. II, will receive
sealed bids for the erection of con-
solidated school building Until the
hour Of 2 p. m. on the 21st day of
June, 1918.
Bids to be opened at office Of l.. G.
Pierce, Plaza, Sec. 19-151-88.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the office>of Ira L. Rush, Ar
chitect, Ninot, N. D., l.. G. Pierce,
president, Plaza, N. D., and at clerks
office.
A certified check for per cent of
amount Of bid, payable to the School
District, must accompany all bids.
The party to whom the costract is
awarded will be required to give a
satisfactory bond, in the sum equal
to the amount Of bid, for the faithful
performance of the contract.
The Board reserves the right to re-
Jet any or all bids.
Dated a Makoti, N. D., May 22nd,
1918.
E. w. FITZGERALD.
Clerk, Mountrail School
District No. II.
5-3O-4t
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
SUMMONS

State of North Dakota. County Of
In district Court, Eighth Judicial Dis
Albert Guadsrson and Margit Buhli.
Plaintiffs,
Gilbert Gunderson, Ole Gunderson, Frank
have any estate right, title or inter:
est in and to the property described
in the plaintiffs complaint.
The State Of North Dakota sends Greet
ing to the above named Defendants:
SUMMONS
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint Of the above named plain
the office Of the Clerk Of the District
to serve copy ct y3Ir answer pRon
jacobsen Block. Minot.' North Dakota.
within thirty days after the service
Of this summons. upon you, exclusive
Of the day OF such service; and in case
as above required the plaintiffs will take
judgment. against you. by. default. for
the relief demanded in the plaintiffs
Dated at Minot. North Dakota, May
Z. 1918.
CHAS. D. KELSO,
NOTICE OF A A5tG TSRs6 fSS Hlai Gfaih
To the above named Defendants:
You will please take notice that the
above entitled action is one for the re-
formation Of Final Decree in the estates
Of Steiner Gupderson and Esther Gun
derson, deceased, and a warranty deed
and for the partition of the hereinafter
described real estate and that no person.
al claim Is made by the above named
plaintiffs against any Of the above and
foregoing defendants. Said real estate
Is described as follows and IL the SUBJ
tect Of this action; starting at point
in the north line of Harrison Avenue
where tn 9 east alley line Of Block one
| a. OF the River Park Addition to the
City Of Minot; Ward County, North Da-
kota, produced, will intersect said north
line of Harrison Avenue (now named
sixth avenue); thence running north on
the said east alley line produced, dis
lance Of $50 feet; thence west IA feet
at right angles; thence south at right
angles a distance of $50 feet to the north
| line Of Harrison Avenue; thence east
along the said north line OF Harrison
Avenue PA feet to the point of begin:
ming. all part of the West one half Of
the Southwest quarter IVA Of SWa) Of
Section thirteen 13) Township Ono
Range Eighty-three (s3) West Of the
9Th p. NJ, Ward County. North Dakota.
1 Dated at Minot, North Dakota, May
0HAa D. KHL00.
Attorney for Plailtaks. "
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

state Of North Dakota, County of
Ward, So.
County Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate of
Adolph G. Jacobson deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Notice is hereby given by H. B.
Finch, executor of the estate Of Adolph
G: Jacobson, deceased, to the creditors
of. and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to present them with the
Finch. executor, at his office In Grand
Forks, N. D., or at the office Of the
County Judge at Minot, N. D., within SIX
months after the first publication of this
notice.
Dated this 18th day Of May, 1918.
Fl. B. FINCH,
Executor of the Estate OF
Adolph G. Jacobson,
Deceased.
First publication May 23191s. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of North Dakota, County Of
Ward, IS.
County Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of James
L. Coffey, Deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice Is hereby given by Charles j.
Coffey, Executor of the Estate Of James
l.. Coffey, Deceased, to the creditors
Of. and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to present them, with the
F.. Coffey, by leaving them at the Office
Of James Johnson, one forty six, 8. Main
Street, Minot, within six months after
the first publication Of this notice.
Dated this LIST day Of June 1918.
CHARLES d. COTTDY.
First publication June 6, 1918. It
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
Notice of POUNDING ster's Sale,

The following described animal was
impounded with me May %, 1918:
One yearling steer, solid red, with
horns. I will offer the same for sale
to the highest bidder for cash, at my
home, Sec. 33-154-84, on Saturday
June 20, 1918, at two o'clock in the
afternoon, unless claimed by owner
prior to that time.
OLE HOLUM,
Poundmaster Burt Township,
5-30-t4 brady, N. D.
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The United States
War-GardenA Army

10 the new legion in which every child can
playa practical part.
a little vegetable gardcn--let us eonSc-
crate every available inch Of soil to
raising food
You will be amazed at what your child
can do with a few feet of ground and a
few cents worth of seed Then multiply
what your child thus produces by all that
twenty million other little ones bring
forth and you will appreciate Just what
this juvenile War-Garden Army means to
the total Of our country's food supplies
The term war.-gardcn' is simply the
short for a win-the-war- garden.
Call up the principal of the nearest school
for the particulars.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
NOTICE TO c1ru1roxs

State Of North Dakota, County Of
Ward, So.
County Court.
In the Matter Of the Estate Of Hans
#. Hogy, deceased.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
Notice Is hereby given by Henry A.
kluver, Administrator of the estate Of
Hans r. Hogy, deceased. to the credit
ors Of, and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to present them,
With the necessary vouchers, to the said
office First State Bank of Burlington,
N. p. within six months after the first
publication Of this notice.
Dated this 18th day of June, 1918.
HENRY A. KLUVER,
Administrator.
First publication June 49, 1918. It
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-06-20
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE ro1H.
CLOSURE DAL0
NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
that certain mortgage. made, executed
and delivered by Francis J. White and
apolis, Mimi. mortgagors, to tho East
Side State Bank Of Minneapolis, MINI, q
corporation, dated February 20, 1915 and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-29
BLAME Won LUDENDORFF
FOR REFUSAL OF PEACE
Vienna Newspaper Claims Hc Turned
Down Offer of Allies Mndc
March 20.

VIENNA tvia Copenhagen. Novem-
her 2S;-The Neue Freie Presse reveals
tha; General Won Ludendorm was re-
aponsible for turning down. in behalf
of Germany. q favorable peace Dropo-
sition on March 30 last the day before
he launched his great offensive. The
paper quotes him as having said: Let
US conquer peace"
According to the Neue Freie Presse.
the allies had offered terms favorable
TO the central powers. and that Count
Burian had accepted them in behalf of
Austria Hungary. Ludcndorff blocking
German acceptance in the eleventh
hour. The terms as published by the
PrcSSr were:
]. Germany to pay two-thirds of the
damage done in Belgium
. The Alsace-Lorrainc question to
be settled by referendum.
3. Southern Tyrol TO be ccdcd by
Austria to Italy.
4. Trieste to be made an interna-
tional port.
;. The balkans 10 he evacuated by
Germans and AuStrianS.
6. The German colonies TO be restored
To Germany
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-11-29
CAMPAIGN IS PLANNED
FOR FOOD CONSERVATION
Effort Will BE Made to Feed 3OO,-
100000 Of Hungry People
in Europe.
WILL AWAKEN AMERICANS
Special Message From Administrator
Hoover Will BE Read From the
Pulpits of Churches in Every Part
OF Country.
WILL AWAKEN AMERICANS


WASHINGTON. November 2S-An
intensive campaign 10 bring home to
the American people the need for food
conservation SO that 500. .000. 900 hungry
people in Europe and the Near East
may he fed will be conducted next
week by the food Administrations
Beginning next Sunday. when a mes
sage from Food Administrator Hoover
will be read in the churches over the
country. every possible medium will be
used during the week to awaken the
naticn to its opportunity for renewed
service and sacrifice for the relief of
millions released from the German
yoke"
Each day of the week will be SO,
aside Tor special feature of the cam
paign.
The conservation week campaign"
said the food administration statement
to-day will bring out the need for
saving food and sharing il with the uI
lies and the liberated nations Con
SerEaiion is absolutely vital TO the re-
lief OF stricken Europe. Famine Is the
mother or revolt and anarchy If we
allow hunger 10 take its toll of life in
Europe, the red scourge of revolution
IS bound to spread and we will see a
definite collapse of the peace for which
we fought and blcd.
IN the coming year we must send
2o.eo0.000 tons of food 10 Europe
the limit Of loading caDac-
iiN at our ports. The magnitude of
derstood in comparison with our pre-
war exports of less than 5000. 600 ions
per year and the export last wear Of
only ll.S2O,000 tons"