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Evening journal., 1918-08-02
BY WILLIAM PHILIP sIMMs


WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD. June 30 ,by mail. THE
Lilies" they sometimes call the stan
officers out here, on the ground that
they toll not neither do they do any
thing but spln-joyridlng in autos.
But did you ever stop to consider
the amount OF administration requir-
ed TO keep an army going2 The man
in the street, even the average soldier,
seldom takes the trouble TO figure IT
out. To him, the Brass Hat is mainly
decorative Is he?
Take the one problem Of transport
looked after by what the British call
the 20" staffs: With the Germans at
tacking along a 5O-mile front how many
pounds Of supplies daily do you esti-
mate must be hauled up to battle po-
sltions from bases at the rear?
The answer is 20O0OO-OOO pounds
10000 tons.
And this IS taking for granted that
the bases previously have been plen-
tifully stocked A. tremendous pains and
labor with requisites from the four
corners OF the y orld.
The more one thinks OF It the more
astounding th- task proves to be, and
It is all the greater during a defen-
sive battle.
During an offensive the work is cut
out for every Jfscer and man in od-
vance. II is all matter Of routine.
From general commanding down 10
truck driver everybody knows today
pretty -iuch what tomorrow's sup
plies must be. in what proportions, to
what units they are to be delivered
where and at what time.
The defensive changes all this. March
20. 20" was following out its routine
deliveries March q, the entire sys-
TEN was as obsolete as the written
rules for crossing the sands OF the Sa-
hara were to old Noah when he SUD
denly was called upon to navigate the
Ark.
British divisions no longer were
where they had been. Their addresses
had changed. At daybreak they were
in one place. At noon in another. AT
night maybe they were no place at all
but on the move.
That was one problem which had to
be solved.
Then the needs Of the divisions had
changed overnight, and were changing
almost from one hour TO another. Be-
fore. they had 10 have trench mOrtars
and trench mortar shells. None Of this
stun was needed now that they were
on the move. Sometimes one kind Of
ammunition was urgently needed then
Evening journal., 1918-08-02

eering supplies, and mostly minus
equipment. 20" had to take care OF this
situation while not neglecting the 9TH
er. and 20 their credit be II said they
did it Not a regiment went hungry.
IL is said, and, i'm the midst OF all this
when United States soldiers. who are
coffee drinkers, called for coffee grind
ers from a tea drinking lot. the coffee
grinders were produced as II by magic.
Not an American unit was left without
its grinder though only 20" and prob
ably heaven, knows where they came
from.
The refugees had 10 be looked after
by somebody. and this Job fell TO the
lot OF supplies
Some Of the civilians acted wisely
and left early. After that more left
each day, adding 10 the already tre-
mendous difficulties OF military trans
port by blocking the roads with their
vehicles and cattle. Some loaded blank
ets. food and spare garments upon don
keys, COWS, dogs and goats, taking all
they could. Others left home without
even a spare loaf Of bread or change
Of clothing. Many, after leaving, de-
cided they would go back-haylng heard
in some mysterious way that the she'll
ing had ceased-only TO arrive In time
TO receive another deluge and flee again
The 20" officers did all they could TO
help these people. to feed the hungry
cloihe the insufflclently clad, house the
roofless, meantime trying 10 keep the
roads at least passable for their own
transport vehicles. One corps impressed
its specialist ofilcers-chaplains, pay
masters. chemical advisers. and so on
into this work, clearing up tangles
and saving numbers OF bad situations
For instance, 20" wished 20 prevent
Evening journal., 1918-08-02
"Liiies" of Staff Both Toll and Spin

not needed at all. Suddenly. in one
spot. a particular kind Of artillery ma
terlal would be absolutely necessary,
and Just as suddenly Of no use what
ever. Barbed wiro was In great de-
mand one day and glut on the mar
ket the next.
Before the offensive started Sup
plies knew TO the man how many ra-
tions were required. Afterwards, with
armies shifting and side-slepping; di-
visions merging and criss-crossing all
the time; with British divisions being
sent TO the French and French divisions
being shunted up among the British,
10 know what to send and how much
was enough TO puzzle the solver Of the
Asian mystery himself.
Where one day supplies went up by
train, the next they had to go by motor
truck, horse transport and pack mule
From routine the system had TO be
extraordinarily elastic, adaptable 10
hourly changes.
About this time Americans began ar
irving in large numbers in this zone
They were without transport, engin-
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as much material as possible from
falling into the hands OF the Germans.
Food supplies which could not be
transported were distributed among
soldiers and civilians. One great army
canteen In a forward area, when
threatened with capture. was emptled
OF all its sweets, biscuits, cigarets, CT
gars and tobacco which were carried
by canteen clerks to a main road where
they stood and distributed these things
gratis 10 soldiers and refugees as they
went by. one entire platoon Of Tom
niles was seen marching down the
highway each pulling away at a Cor
ona-COrona.
A French matron once remarked that
Tommy Atkins is a lion in the
trenches and a lamb in the village
She apparently was right. He had un-
heard OF opportunities TO attach him
self TO something which did not belons
10 him, yet he seldom availed himself
OF what used to be considered a sol
diers privilege. A claims officer re-
Gently visited Amiens 10 adjust any
trouble which might have arisen there
after the evacuation OF the place. H6
could find out two cases. One Tommy
was up for breaking into a dwelling
house 10 secure a comfortable billet
The other had made hash OF a rabbit
the owner OF which had Joined the
column OF refugees. A fine record for
so many troops in a city Of over iOO,0OC
which suddenly had been deserted by
its regular population.
The average man thinks Of war as
two armies, face 10 face. shooting al
each other brayely, but he forgets. OF
never considers the colossal task OF
keeping these men fed. equipped and
in transport. He ignores the 100000
Evening journal., 1918-08-02
HAARLEM OIL CAPSULES
If YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and "worn-outf' Are
xou nervous and irritablef Don't sleep
wen at nightg Have q dragged out un-
rested feeling when you get up In the
morningf Dizzy spellsf Biliousf BAD
taste in the mouth. bhckache. pain or sore
ness in the loins, and abdomen SeNeie
nripe or SEDIMENT All these indicate
gravel or stone in the bladder. or that
the poisonous microbes, which are always
IN your system, have attacked your kid-
neys.
You should use GOLD MEDAL HARLEM
OIL Capsules Immediately. The oil eoa ks
gently into the walls and lining Of the
Evening journal., 1918-08-02

kidneys, and the little poisonous animal
germs. which are causing the iniamma-
ton, are Immediately attacked and chased
or pain.
Do not delay a minute Go 20 your
druggist and insist on his supplying you
with box Of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem oil
Capsules. In "A hours you will feel re-
newed health and vigor. After you have
cured yourself. continue 20 take one or
two Capsules each day 90 as 20 keep IN
danger OF future attacks. Money refunded
n they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL brand,
and thus be sure Of getting the genuine.
Evening journal., 1918-08-02

900 pounds OF stun they use daily. each
ounce OF which must bo transported
along miles Of crowded roads. through
the enemy's curtains OF FIRE put slons
routes TO prevent trucks coming up,
and despite German gas and Prusslan
bombs.
The "Lillies" do some real spinning
after all. And the "Lillles" OF 20" are
not the only ones. Others entirely out
side the actual fighting branches have
their troubles, and meet them.
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have set their hearts on going to Eu-
rope for the Red Cross. They are not
ignorant Of the demand for nurses at
home They have heard the call Of
the Council OF National Defense for a
home army OF 5000 nurses. But many
who would gladly go to France are
deaf to the home call.
They crave the gratitude Of the
wounded soldier, but they must have
It personally, at first hand. They don't
care for long distance appreciation.
Evening journal., 1918-08-02

AAaA AANtA 80 AR "
days. And there's
no nurse at all to go
home with a youns
mother. TO stay a
week and teach her
how 10 take care OF
her first baby. Yet
nursing has become
a job Of national
Importance since the
government has set
out 10 save more
babies than IL loses
soldiers in the war.
Thousands OF clev-
er young women
Evening journal., 1918-08-02
FRaNCoN1A POTATOES.

Scrub and pare potatoes OF unifo-"
size. Parboll ten minutes, drain and
place in pan in which meat is roast
ing. Bake until soft. bastins the po-
tatoes when bastlng meat. Forty min
utes or more will be required for bak-
ing. depending upon the size OF the
potatoes.
Evening journal., 1918-08-02
BY WINONA WILCOX

Prospective mothers, engaging beds
IN hospitals, cannot he guaranteed spe-
Evening journal., 1918-08-02

Summer hotels should use the Want
Ads TO secure help.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Bedroom Suits at
S4OO and Over

S4OO for a 7-piece suit, burr
walnut, Queen Anne.
S435 for a 10-piece suit, ivory
and decorated Colonial.
S445 for a 9-piece suit, light
gray, Louis XVI.
$3.50 for an 8-piece suit, inlaid
walnut, William and Mary.
$470 for a 7-piece suit, laven-
der enamel and decorated.
$50 for a 7-piece suit, ivory
enamel, Louis XVI.
S515 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit. Adam design.
$40 for an S-piece American
walnut suit, Louis XVI design.
1925 for a 9-piece suit, gray
walnut, Italian Renaissance.
$625 for an 8-piece suit, ma
hogany, Georgian.
$675 for a 6-piece suit, gray
enamel and decorated, glass top.
$3.50 for a 9-piece suit, blue
enamel and decorated.
S700 for a 7-piece mahogany
suit, Adam design.
S72O for 9-piece mahogany
suit, Chippendale design.
$3.50 for a 7-piece walnut suit,
Louis XIV design.
$3.50 for a 5-piece crotch ma
hogany suit, Chinese Chippen-
dale design.
$765 for a 7-piece mahogany
suit, Louis XVI design.
$500 for a 5-piece mahogany
suit, Chippendale design.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Dining-Room Suits
at $4OO and Over

S400 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit, Louis XVI design.
$41O for a Apiece suit, Ameri-
can walnut, William and Mary
design.
S412 for 10-piece suit, Amer
ican walnut, William and Mary
design.
$424 for a 1O-piece suit, Amer
lean walnut, Queen Anne de-
sign.
s435 for $1O-piece mahog-
any suit, Georgian style.
$3.50 for a 10-piece walnut
suit, Queen Anne style.
$500 for a 10-piece mahog-
any suit, Louis XIV style.
S517 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit, Heppelwhite design.
s529 for a 10-piece American
walnut suit, William and Mary.
S549 for a 10-piece walnut
suit, Queen Anne style.
$57O for Apiece mahogany
suit, Queen Anne style.
S675 for a Apiece mahogany,
high-lighted Georgian design.
$500 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit, Georgian style.
$500 for a 10-piece burr wal
nut suit, Georgian style.
(Fifth and Sixth FIoorD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
We Reduced
These Two
Young
WOnen'S
Dresses

because we intend to clear
them at a time when they
are really needed and make
a good job of it.
They are both of navy blue
Georgette crepe and are just
what girls want for travel
ing and other late Summer
wear. =
One style is high wasted,
with wide girdle, tunic eff
feet, panel back and front,
round collar and self-color
bead trimming.
The other has picoted
skirt and sleeves with soft
girdle, ruffle trimming and
pleated vest.
Sizes ID to 20 years.
New price, $27.50.
(sscsnA Fiosr. Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Don't FORGET the High Shoes in the Summer Sale

Women can get high shoes in the sale at
$3.50, $3.50, $4.40 and $8.75. The variety is very
great and includes some fancy fashion shoes that
they cannot get at any price later.
Women's low shoes at $3.50, $4.90 and $5.
Children's high and low shoes, So.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

of army shoes in the country and are wonderfully
durable shoes. Two are on army lasts and the
third is narrower toe, more suitable for business
wear. All are Blucher lace in tan leather. The
shoes at $3.50 are dull black calfskin and black
kdskn lace in various styles.
Good selection also in mems oMords at $3.50
and $780,
(Men's shoes. Main Floor Msrket)
Women's . Chdrens shoes, First Floor, Market)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

Because it is Summer sale, many people
only think of low shoes in connection with it. AS
a matter of fact there are plenty of high shoes
for both men and women.
There is especially good choosing, for exam
pie, among the mems high shoes at $4.65 and
$780, These at 4.65 are from the largest maker
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Chine Sc and Maha1 Carpets
for Your Good Choosing in
the Oriental Rug Sale

Every rug large and small in this special sale would be
good investment for the price marked upon it,
times normal But the abnormal condition of the
ke is shown by the fact that rugs of this kind selling
for at wholesale than the prices at which have
marked them.
All the pieces included unbalngs purchased at
timely intervals and shown for the first time this event.
Persian Mahal Carpets
S.6x7.2 it., S159. 8sx71 it., $3.50.
S.7x6.1O it., SLIT, 13.4x99 #, $312
11x7.6 it., $2O5 11xS it., $195.
11.5xS2 it,, 1887. #.
12.2x02 it., $235. #,
166x109 it., $575
Chinese Carpets
9x12 IT., s2S5. it., 1885,
S.3x106 it., $225 9.1x12 it., 1866.
11.10x810 it., 1856. S.11x119 it., $297. g.
9x12 #, 1895. 9x11.9 it., $337
9x11s it,, s840. 9x11.7 it., $1s7.
9x123 it., $2S5. 9x12 #, $275.
126x910
13.6x101 it., s4S5
Small Chinese Rugs $50, $25 and $35.
New Mosuls, $27.50 to $40; 3x6 to 3.6x66 ft.
New Dozarts, $65 to sos; 4.6x66 it. A
New Beluchistans, 500 to $40; 2.6x5 it, N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

to the acutal merchandise and prove
our statements beyond gainsaying.
Here are two lists giving just
some of the things with which we
are ready to prove that we have here
such a collection of high-grade suits
as have never before been seen in
Philadelphia at reduced prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
All Mems
Hats
Now
81 Each

This applies to every stiff straw
hat in our stocks and includes the
famous Lincoln-Bennett and Red
leaf London hats.
Main Floor. MsrkeD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Women's Pajamas of
Unusual DaintineSS

s Pajafnas less matter of temperament
In choosing them show her of taste
or her lack of it-as much in choosing hat costume
\ We have stock of pajamas in which dantiness is pro-
nounced.
the twopiece cotton fabrics there many appealing
styles at $3.50 to $3.50.
Onepiece silk paamas at $50 to $2350 mostly in
flesh color.
Among the two-oece silk paamas at $9.75 to $1s
three very pretty styles Especially captivating apa
nese embroidered silk amas at $780, SIS and $18
Floor.Ce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
40 Pair Velour
Curtains
at $19.75

This low price is less than
you can buy these curtains
for today at a factory, and
they should go very quickly.
They are in a variety of
colors.
(Fifth Floor, Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Telling of Three New Waists
From Paris Models

So for voile waists with fine vertical tucks and round
collars trimmed with beading and little crocheed buttons in
front.
$3.50 for plain batiste sailor collars trimmed with bead
ing, cuffs with black ribbon bows.
1885 for voe waists, vertical tucks sailor collar,
trimmed with beading with scaoped edges Cuffs trimmed
in similar manner collar.
r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

$3.50 for a 9-piece black en-
amel and decorated suit, glass
tops.
$500 for a 7-piece gray en-
amel suit, glass tops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Let Us Put Before You Some Straight Facts of the Finest Fnu
. the GredtAugustS Sale
The Most Superb Furniture to Be Seen at
Reduced Prices in Philadelphia
or Elsewhere

We have been telling you a good
deal about the magnitude and econo-
mics of this August Furniture Sale;
we have been telling about the sew
eral thousand pieces Of moderately
priced furniture Of the dependable
and good looking kind required by
the great majority Of homes, and we
certainly have backed up with the
goods the things we have been print
ing in the papers.
That is the least that should be
expected from a store. We now
want to tell you about the finest fur
niture to be seen in Philadelphia at
reduced prices.
We want to tell you that this
finest kind of furniture is shown in
our August Furniture Sale in the
largest variety ever seen in Philadel-
phia at reduced prices.
AND we want you to know that if
we use superlatives in telling about
it we do 50 with good reason and we
are always ready to get right down
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Scotch Huckaback
Towels of Pure
Linen
At 75c Each

Timely purchasing en-
ables us to offer towels of
such good quality at a price
that is very moderate just
now, considering all that has
happened in the linen mar
ket during the past two
years.
They are of good, clean,
pure flax yarn, neatly hem
med and in size COX 35
inches.
(First Floor, Chestnut)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

$70O for a 10-piece burr wal
nut suit, Heppelwhite design.
$3.50 for a Apiece mahogany
suit, Queen Anne design.
$500 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit, Adam design.
1913 for a 12-piece walnut
suit, Italian Renaissance style.
$3.50 for a 10-piece mahogany
suit, inlaid Heppelwhite.
$1,000 for a 10-piece burr wal
nut suit, Chippendale style.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
A Little Special Lot of
WOmen's GeOrgette Dresses

Just at this season there is always lively demand
for dainty, lght-coored Georgette crepe frocks by
women going away late.
We had the good fortune to pick up seventy-fve of
these dresses to sell at saving of $40 on each
garment.
They are in white and flesh and mostly per-
fecty plain, with just the simplest sort of trimming
beading, or little rufle or black sash and tie.
I There few white crepes de chine among them.
The woman who wants extra frock to finish the
Summer with should not miss this opportunity.
Prices $27.5O to $47.50.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Living-ROom Suits
at S400 and Over

$400 for a 3-piece suit, striped
velour, William and Mary.
S40S for a Apiece suit, uphol-
stored in tapestry.
SALT for Apiece black and
gold velour Queen Anne suit.
s430 for a 3-piece striped
Louis XIV suit.
S4S0 for a 2-piece damask
Louis XVI suit.
S495 for a 2-piece suit, uphol-
stored in blue velour.
s570 for 3-piece suit, uphol-
stored in mulberry figured We
lour.
S74O for a 2-piece walnut and
gold suit, upholstered in damask.
S741 for a 3-piece suit, in Ital-
ian walnut and denim.
$3.50 for a 2-piece suit, uphol-
stored in damask, Chinese Chip
pendale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Choose in
the
Piano Sale

from Chickering, Schumacher and
Emerson new, reduced pianos, player
pianos and electric control reproducing
pianos bearing famous names. And
there are used upright pianos that
have been thoroughly overhauled in
our Schumacher piano factory.
The Wanamaker August Piano
Sale is not a sale of uncertainties, but
it is simply a clearaway of such new
instruments as should be withdrawn
from our stocks and of such good, used
instruments as have been taken in
exchange.
The prices in all instances are con-,
siderably lower than you can buy
pianos of equal grade for in any other
place.
In all cases we are willing to have
you settle for the instruments on the
acknowledgement plan.
Consideration should be given to
the fact that these good pianos are
going very rapidly.
Hail.. Second Floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19

Special Sale of BigeloW
Hartford SdrOny Rugs
(Ab0ut factory prices)
These the discontinued patterns rugs
and like the Wha rugs recently put delayed
shipment
They in good time however, for these Hartford Saxony
well known splendid rugs oppor
tunty buy them about the prices would
pay such rugs mill today good to be missed
9x12 it., $3.50 46x7.6 it,. S3I50
s3x1O.6 it., $3.50 1O6x1S6 it,, $135
6x9 it., S55 113x15 it.. $14s5O
(seventh FoorC
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-08-19
Di9nified, Distinctive
All-BlaCk Handbags

Of leather, silk, beads je-some of the latter two
from France
large medium and small shapes, from pocketbooks to
knitting bags.
With gun-neta covered black frames and with dark
silk Innings
With of distinction about them that rather
hances their dignity than otherwise.
Prices 1915 to $50.
Floors Chestnu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
|MASQUE 0F PANDORA WILL BE REPEATED AT CAPITOL PARK

The ''Masque of Pandora, recently presented by local talent, will be re- peated at Capitol park tonight with the same cast, with the exception of Miss Lucille Roberts, who will appear in the role of Pandora. Miss Roberts possesses a very fine contralto voice, which is well adapted to the numbers she sings, and the success attained at the previous performance gives assurance of a highly entertaining rendition of Longfellow' s poem.
 The performance tonight is for the benefit of the council of defense, most worthy cause. and that, together with the excellent array of talent appearing in the play is sufficient to bring out a large audience.
 largo number of tickets have been sold. but those who have not already bought. may secure them from Mrs. j.. H. Stanfeld, or any one of the following members of the committee: Misses Olivia O'Neal. Katherine Morrow, Elizabeth Scholar, Mrs. Charles M. Day or Mrs. Porter Ledbetter.
 Music will be furnished by a military band of 56 pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-15
TRAVELLING MEN ARE ACTIVE IN THE SALE |OF SAVINGS STAMPS

Louis J. Adler of Mobile, who has been appointed War Savings director for the travelling men of Alabama, writes to The Herald that he is getting his organization in shape for the drive that takes place at an early date
 AS an Alabama traveling man it would not be selfpraise if should say what Secretary McAdoo told me dur ing his recNt visit to Alabama" he writes "Hs told men that the travel ing men could do more harm, and do more good, than any set of men he knew"
 MT. Adler says all the traveling men in Alabama are loyal and patriotic and that they will always be found fight ing for Uncle sam; fighting in this in stance meaning hustling for War Saw ings pledges and selling Baby Bonds.
 Mir Adler has established headquar- ters in Room POI, postoffice building, Mobile. and has adopted as the slogan for the Alabama travelling men: For God, for country and for victorious peace.'
 All travelling men in Alabama, whether memb CTS of the Alabama Tray cling Mems association, of which MT. Adler is president, or not, are requested to communicate with him in order that he may the more quickly perfect his organization and get in shape for the drive.