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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-25

will have to decline those invitations
and devote all the spare time he can
find to helping put the fund over in
Missouri.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-25

Goodyear tires and tubes-Mat
thews Hardware Co.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-25

Perfection oil cook stoves-Mat-
thews Hardware Co.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-25

Little Wonder gas cook stoves. $12
Hardware Co.
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1918-10-25

The National Campaign Speakers
Bureau at Washington has extended
an invitation to Governor Gardner to
speak in behalf of the fund Of s17O.-
100000 to be raised for the Y. VI. c. A.
Knights of Columbus and other war
organizations between November IL
and Is. The governor has been re-
Quested to speak at Memphis. Tenn,
November II and at Jackson. Miss,
the following day. He feels that he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
BETTER TITAN CA[0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets are
aHarmless Substitute.

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi.
tute for calomel - are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the result
of DR.. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
His efforts to Danish It brought out these
little olive-colored tablets
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does but have no bad after
effects. They>don't injure the teeth like
strong liquids or calomel. They take hold
Of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why
cure the liver at the expense Of the teethe
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with tho
gums. Sodostrong liquids It is best not
to take calomel, but. to let d.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take it, place. .
Most headaches ~dullnessS and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
disordered liver. Take Dr.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel 'loggy" and
heavy" Note how they ''clear clouded
brain and how they "perk up" the spirits.
1Oc and 25c box. AL druggistA ,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Address
Is Given. But Key Mum.
Der Used.

When an advertiser does not use MS
name, 1t is because he Hoes not want
the public to know IT.: so you must
address letter to Times Repubican'
using the letters he uses. We deliver
them to the advertiser promptly. we
can not give you his name or ADDRESS
All advertisements for this column
must be in this office by IL (noon)
fo' publication that day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
WANTED
FOUND
LOST

Wanted-Auto and gas engine work,
prices right, work guaranteed Phone
1906 red, Hansen & Stevens, ITO Wood
street, one-half block east oe Church
street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Public Auction-Saturday April IS,
at p. m, at Auction house. los East
Church street. Parties leaving town,
have left for our disposal the follow
ing: Jewel gas range, refrigerator.
oak. livrary table, dining table. Globe
Wernicke book case. writing desk.
sanitary davenport couch. beds. springs.
mattresses. cupboard. Singer sewing
machine, dresser, piano stool. COM
modes. porch shade. rockers. leather
davenport, violin case, ladies' writing
desk, fruit Jars, clothes rack. kitchen
utensils. Ford car in good shape. Col.
Manship. Auctioneer. George Pitcher,
Clerk
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Statesmen Wanted.-High class prop
position for clean cut and intelligent
territorial managers. Devised to meet
requirements of the United States gov
eminent. Manufacturers merchants,
professional men and farmers need and
want it. Statesmen averaging two sales
out OF three calls and earning $50 to
500 per week. Correspondence conf
dental. Commonwealth Sales Com
pany Of Minneapolis, 705 Boston Block,
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
SALESMAN WANTED.

MISUNDERSTANDING, men with rig
or car. for Marshall, Tama, Jasper and
Poweshiek counties to sell a house,
hold necessity. The best article of its
kind manufactured. Big pay for men
that can qualify. Phone STA for APP
,pointment,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Salesn3an to sell to dealers
the best auto and furniture polish on
the market. Guaranteed to. hold luster
for one hundred days. Good money to
first class salesman for exclusive or
side line. Write giving completely Mn
formation as to experience, ase terri
tory and references. c.. II. Jackson,
field representative, 613 East Burling-
ton street, Iowa City. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

10 Rent-One furnished room for
light housekeeping or bed room. half
block from Library Phone 3s3.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
NOTICE.
KODAK FINISHING.

Mailed anywhere in U. s. or France.
Prompt service. We dcvelo. any loli
OF six exposures for 10c. Promo Packs.
IL Elk. 20c.Frints 2Nx3A or smaller
Sc each. :hx4H to 3kx&h &c each.
4x5 and post card size SC cach.--
Bowers Kodakcry. corner First and
dain streets. Masshalltown. iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

We, could not rush their trench on ac-
count Of this second defense. Then
in front Of. me the challenge, Halt"
given in. English rang out, and one Of
the finest things I have ever heard on
the western front took place.
(To be Continued
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

10 Rent - April /. six room apart.
ment with bath. Phone white SIS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

10 Rent-Crown apartments. SPLEEN
didly appointed. economical homes. 3.
c. Bell. phone s35.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Ashes to haul, gardens to
pillow. Phone white 644.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Pure bred Barred Ply
mouth Rock eggs, $50 for fifteen U5)
or 81 per hundred. Mrs. w. w. Arney.
Albion Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Wanted-Men and ladies' to investi-
gate me free scholarship offer. Hun
dreds Of positions open everywhere
Demand never so great. Everything
furnished free to students. Act. now.
Cedar Rapids Barber College.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
EGGS FOR MATCHING.

For Sale-Single Comb Buff Leg
horn eggs. ii per fifteen at the house.
l.. G.. Hankins. los North Ninth street.
For Sale.--Pure bred White Wyan-
dotte eggs. 81 per Is. SIS per 100. Mrs.
w. H. Gogerty, Gearing, Iowa.
For saIe-Rose Comb Rhode Island
Red eggs. won fret, second and
third cockerel; first cock, Marshall
fair; first cock. Marshalltown show
1917. Eggs So setting. George Man.
full, Marshalltown. la.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-While Plymouth Rock
eggs for Matching. s. per 100 or Sl.25
for fifteen. Mrs. w. A. McNeilus, Bris-
tow, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
MISCELLANEOUS

Southwest Iowa Is a fertile fleld foe
the man with anything to sell that has
merit. Seventy-nve thousand peupis
in southwest Iowa read the daily Non.
pareil. II Is the great want ad medium
OF this section. Il IL known Tar ana
wide as producer OF results. II you
h:ve land or anything else to sell o.
trade, get in touch with southwest
Bluffs, Iowa. =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Ashes and rubbish to haul,
gardens to pillow, cellars to dig. Sand
and hay for sale. sol North Seven
teenth street. Phone yellow 104S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
Classified Advertisements
For
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE

To Rent-Furnished or unfurnishsA
rooms. Phone 17t4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-First class office and oman
cial manager for Marshalltown firm,
capable of handling 100000 year
business. Prefer man who will make
investment and is looking for excel
lent future. Address T-12, this Office.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

To Rent--Two modern furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. 500 East
Linn street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

TO Rent-Ffve- room partly modern
house. 404 Bromley.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

To Rent-'Modern house. EOS North
Third street: also small four-room
house at the soldiers home gate; q
good house at 1906 Summit street, and
many others. We can sell you a home
on the payment plan or IL you want
to build house on your lot come and
see us. Plumb Brothers Office over
Spurgeon's store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
CUT RATE sHIPPINo

Cut rates on household goods q
Pacific coast and other points. Superioe
service at reduced rates, The B0y1
Transfer Company. Minneapolis MinA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

To Rent-Suite Of rooms for light
housekeeping, Hopkins Hopkins block.
To Rent-Furnished sleeping rooms.
Use OF Kitchen for light housekeeping.
Phone yellow 1891
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money TO loan upon farm and city
property. G. W. Lawrence 4 Co. First
National Rank building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

70 Rent-Two modern light house
Keeping rooms. II East Church. Phone
yellow 1907.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

10 Hent-Unfurnished rooms. III
West Church street. Phone white il%S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
PUBLIC AUCTION.

Auction Sale-On account OF over
stock Of goods and shortage Of room
am forced to Sell at auction on
vacant lot near my new store, at i0i
South Third avenue. Marshaltown. be-
ginning at O'Clock Saturday, April IL,
as follows: l 2o-foot awning good as
new; set OF single harness, buggy,
several gas and gasolene stoves. 4
sewing machines, hall trees washing
machines, picture frames. porch
swings, household furniture. and other
articles too numerous to mention.
Every one come and visit our new
store and attend the sale. Everything
goes no buy bidding. I buy and sell
new and second hand goods OF all
kinds. Give us call. c. e. Emerson.
proprietor. 4ol South Third avenue.
Phone green 1894. Col Goudy.
auctioneer.
Public Auction-I will sen the per-
sonal property Of the late w. w.
Brooks, on premises No. 212 West
Main street, Marshalltown. Iowa, Sat
friday. April is. 1915 ginning 81
o'clock sharp. household furnishings as
follows: China closet. sideboard, five
center tables. combination book case
and writing desk. genuine silk tapestry
upholstered couch, plate rack, bureau,
four mirrors. black walnut bed room
suite. iron bed, springs. mattress. sew
eral large rugs small rugs, good lot
OF ingram carpet, rag carpet. electric
iron, Webster's large dictionary. other
books. wash bowls. pitchers slop jars,
clothes basket. clothes rack, wringer.
boiler tubs. jardiniers, pictures bed
ding, pillows. 100 piece set Of good
dishes. fancy dishes, other dishes.
Rogers silver knives. forks. spoons,
good solid oak dining table chairs,
drop leaf table. silver set, fish bowl.
good refrigerator, curtain stretchers.
portiers, lawn mower. screen. step lad
der, porch furniture. garden pillow, a
lot OF good garden tools. ak. galvanized
basket, laundry stove. canned fruits,
over a ton Of fine coal. Terms cash.
Here is good lot OF clean goods.
Everybody come. Col. Kendall. Auc-
tioneer, phone 1872.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

To Rent-Furnished and newly an
lshed housekeeping rooms. sol West
Main. No children. Phone 5s3.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

10 Hent-tfve room partly modern
house. Phone 1888.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sales. c. Rhode Island Red
eggs for Matching priced right. S04
East Main street, Mrs. S. Wolfgang.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12
WANTED.

Wanted-Junk. Phone white 1920
our wagon will call.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted--Ashes and gardens to plow.
Phone red 1865.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Misunderstanding furniture or live
stock, city or country, quick service.
Jeensen's Auto Transfer. Phone green
1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Early Ohio potatoes. Co
ing fast now. Repeat orders are good
guarantee of quality. We think we
can please you. Try us. George Fl.
Smith, phone q on lob.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Lace curtains to launder
513 North Second street. Phone 1043.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Corn, will haul and pay
market price. McCombs Bros. Phone
81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For SaIe-Silver W'yandottes, win
ners at the big Iowa shows. Eggs
for Matching. $3.50, So and s. per fif-
teen; 81 per 100. A few cockerels
suitable for Farm flock. Mrs. A. J.
Palmer. State Center, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Twenty-f five second hand
Harley Davidson motorcycles to trade
in on new ones. J. NJ. Johnson, rear III
East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

fine condition. II. l.. Dobson, over 10,1
East Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Ashes and rubbish to haul
and gardens to pillow. Phone c. w.
Smith, 1884
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For SaIe-Pure bred single comb
white leghorn eggs for Matching, IS
100. Raymond w. Thomas. Green
Mountain. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

To Rent - Modern furnished house
keeping rooms. 30 North Third street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Eggs from. pure bred
Barred Plymouth Rocks. 81 per fifteen.
Sc per 100. Mrs. Mary NJ. Evans,
Madrid, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-One spraying outfit, three
and onehalf horst power engine and
tank on steel trucks, fully equipped
and ready for use. r. H. Fars New
Providence. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Seed corn. Early Yellow
and Silver King, suitable for anywhere
Iowa. test IS per cent and better
guaranteed. $3.50. Seed potatoes 30
vents delivered car lots. Murray &
Co., New Hampton. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For SaIe-Early 103 seed oats. also
Early Ohio seed potatoes. Phone 81
on II or write r. G. Tweed. MARSHALL
town.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted--Piano tubing. E. T. Perks,
piano and player piano tuning. TUT
free Music House. Graduate Of New
England Conservatory. Phone APT.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Cisterns to build, and all
kinds of cement work. F. H. Bhrdick.
Phone red iiG55.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Neutrality-suspicious. stenographer;
steady position, good salary, with Al
company. Apply in own hand writing.
Address Flo, care T.-R.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Sir Walter Raleigh seed
potatoes. Some good timothy and al
falfa hay Three good mich COWS. two
coming fresh soon, other giving milk
J. W. Grammer, Liscomb. Phone AL
bion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For saIe-seed potatoes, carrots,
rhubarb roots, blackberry sprouts.
Call for prices. Phone red $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Junk. Phone green 1915.
Wagon wilhcall. sol South First ave-
nue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Girl for general house
work. Can go home nights. Mrs. S.
B. Sieg, 101 South Ninth street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

Wanted-Ashes to haul and gardens
to plow. Phone yellow 1880.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-12

For Sale-Single comb White Leg
horn eggs for Matching: Ferris strain;
heavy winter layers: 81 per 100. Mrs.
T Stangeland. Grinnell, Iowa. r. r. 6.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-03
HUNS FIGHT TODEATH
To HOLD Up FRENCH
Making Enormous Sacrifices 10
Hold Somme- SCISSORS Line. Foe
Pushed Back and Back
nr .s.ocis,sd Prlls q Ersrr rrenlnr

bT AseocfHfed FTfSa - Every Evening
With the French Army ~ France. sept
: Localizafion IN the activity ~ the
infantry IN he past two DAYS has gwen
the appearance of tic rolnqrnshment ~
tho pressure on tho nying German lInuz
from fho Sommo 10 Sosaons The altered
faco 81 The battle i due - changes IN he
conditions Of tbe ground and tartics and.
though tho fighting has brcn confined tn
comparatively short sectors north of
Soissous north ef Noynn and around
Srsla engagements ~ tho utmost I'm
portanfe have been IN progress y which
the Alhcs have gained advantages hat
explain the enormous sacrifice the Ger
mans made 10 hold them of at those
points
North of so,ssons Crn Naupin
troops after thrce dasz ~ furious com
bats IN which positions yvcrc taken and
retakcn have pushed forward on thr
plateau TINT ovcrIaoks the valley nf he
Ailcttc behind Chcmn deR Danes and
from where the citadel of Lann, one of the
stoufast pillars IN the German secondary
lime u1aY plainly h~ seen
fho French and Americans mot around
iuvgny he elite ~ he Grrn1au army
grenadlcrz Of he prlIssian guard. ~
picked storrnng batfahons and hardy
mountain lnfantrv They defeated thcn
deciuvelv taking M enormous death
rutl from her ranka and sending 4 gpodly
number IL captipes - III" rear Tire
Associated Press corrca apondcnf sax
column II these prisoners fling bask over
the plateau - the west where he white
wood crosses over fresh graves marked
The sr,'nc of other recent defeats -ome
wcre Young but aI we're sturdy and
Illumination and fcprcssiou showed ~
their faces rather thau the satsfacflon
eNhihltr.l hy nlhcr prisoners over their
final reicasc from he inferno of war
The imcricans co-opraicd IN the
attack on Iuvigny with he type pf tank
which the French have named har-
q Assault or shock cars. These engine
OF var have been called Armored IN
fantrv I'hcv have all the suppcueeS of
troops afooi and thcv advance readily
INTO the enemy positions. dealing death
with grlcsomc profIsIon from the quick
fircrs and cannon One 81 these cars
manned hy a French lieutenant killed
2oo Germans before Juvlgny
Very severe fighting has been going on
also north Of Noyon, along the Meve
rlVcr and the canal du \ord and around
Nesle After forcing the last fortified
centers OF resistance around Rove and
Chauines, the French arrived Al these
points, confronting natural obstacles
which the Germans utilized TO best ad-
vantage
The French succeeded N forcing "a
crossing of the Ingon between Qmquery
and Rouy-lc-Pctit last evening, slipping
thr ugh the enem, 5 advanced positions
to the edge Of the plateau extending
toward Ham, and were attacking Hill -
at last accounts.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-03
MADE REC EINERS.
Corporation With Government Contracts
Need Speeding Up. is Court Opinion

Judge Victor B -Noolley. sitting by
assignment in the United States District
Court. yesterday, appointed William H.
Coverdalc, of New \ ork CITY and David
J Reinhardt receivers for tho Connecticut
Brass and Manufacturing Corporation. .
Delaware corporation with plants in on
necticut
The bill alleges that the defendant has
q number Of short tlmc notes outstanding
about to fall due. to the extent of about
S565, 900 and other indebtedness to
banks and other creditors Of about
500 600
The bill further alleges that the cor
poration has on hand a large number Of
orders representing sales to the -nted
states government for brass essential. to
the production Of motor truck radiators
aeroplanc radiators, cartridge clips etc.
that It Is very much behind in its govern
-ment work that it, credit is exhausted
and that 8 rcceivership IS deemed neces-
sarX to carry out the present outstanding
government contracts.
The government was represented by
Caleb : Layton and the defendants were
represented by Henry r. Isaacs The
receivers qualified and gave bond for
$4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-03
LONG HAIRED PRISONER FINED.

Alcharl Battles, whose locks fall
around ms shoulders like Little Lord
Iauntlcroys or Buffalo Bills. and do
50. it IS said because be vowed he woul din I
cut his hair until Germany thrashed
England. was fined 81 in City Court
tins morning for disorderly conduct
Michael is from down East somewhere.
but he's long been known here in the
Forty Acres locality, one Of the char
acteristics he is SAID to possess being
willingness to take the other side Of any old
argument at all This seems to have
been the cause Of his arrest yesterday
Folks who know him say he
absolutely and thoroughly loyal to the
United States but has a consuming
hatred Of England Assistant City so
licitor Malloy told the Court he had
known Battles for long time, and the
court was lenicnt with the prisoner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-03
SEEK PIER PROPERTY
Harbor Commissioners Select Ap-
praisers for Lobdell Property
at End Of ChrlStiana

The BOARD Of Harhor commissioners
at their meeting today selected three real
estate experts. whom the chairman 81 the
hoard. Charles Warner. was directed 10
interview. 10 ascertain II they would act
as rea Ii 4 appraisers. to tiX a value on the land
of the Loh,lcl plant llno cast Of tho
plant nj the mouth ot tho 'hustIana
The men selected WCrc { q kurta, + y.
Moody and W II Gibbons
There arc i0l aCrC~ in the plot. and IT
City Council should approve Of tho plan
10 buy the land for use as export picrs 10
promote water transportation to and
from this city. then the Board with City
Council would cooperate IN the promotion
Of the plan.
Pending action that tho hoard and
Council MAY take, no action was taken ut
todavs meeting regarding the proposed
jetty extension to the Chrisiiana
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-03
MISS TAFT PATRIOTIC.
Cousin of Former President in
du Pont Munitions .
Factory.

Miss Florence Taft. of Rockwell, Conn,
cousin Of former President Taft, is
employed IN the cap works of the DUPONT
Powder Co nj Pompton Lake, \. J.,
where a number of other girls who are
well To do are also employed
Miss Taft said she was prompted to
join the ranks of tho munition workers
by n poster used in the recent Liberty
Loan compaign Later when she visit
cd plant where swarms OF men were
turning out war material, she said there
was something fascinating IN the scene.
Miss Talt's family was startled when
she went home and told them she in
tended to work IN a munit,on plant but
she communicated with officers ot the
ordnance department and they assigned
her to the plant at Pompton Lakes,
where she now holds m important posi-
ton