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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

at New York City was $2.28 per BUSH
ell. Here is how he went about it:
The freight rate from Sikeston to
New York being 1898 cents per BUSH
ell, he deducted that from $2.28 per
bushel and found the price at Sikeston
to be $2.1lO2. From this he deducted
1 per cent per bushel for the commits
sion firms charges, which put the net
price +. o. b. Sikeston at $4,000.
He next compared this price with
what he could get If he sold at st.
Louis, his nearest primary market. At
st. Louis the basic price is $2.18 per
bushel, and the freight rate from
Sikeston to st. Louis 6 cents per BUSH
ell. This would make the Sikeston
price $2.12, less cent per bushel for
selling charges, or $2.11 net The St.
Louis price would therefore govern,
being advantageous to the Sikeston
seller.
If our imaginary 2 bushels of wheat
had started from Sikeston, since it was
a No. grade, we must deduct 3 cents
per bushel, which would bring the
price L. y. u. luV ClCVdLOI punt "
$2.OSO2 per bushel. AS our imaginary
elevator man is charging cents per
bushel for handling, which includes
the commission fee just mentioned, we
deduct an additional 4 cents to arrive
at the price the farmer received. This
price would be $2.04O2 at the elevator.
Some of that 4 cents will return to our
farmer If the elevator prospers; for it
is owned comparatively. 3.
When Farmer and Elevator Man Dis
agree.
Had this elevator been owned by pri-
vate firm or person, or had it been
Zine" plant, Col. jenkins would not
have been so bland and trustful.
He might have refused to sell at all
and arranged to store his wheat or he
might have taken it over to a COM
petitive concern which offered a high
er price; for the Food Administration
has not yet attempted to regulate the
prices paid farmers for wheat at coun-
try points. Il does, however, offer to
sell for any farmer or farmers organ
ization wheat offered at terminal,
points, but makes commission charge
Of I per cent for Ito services.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

ty an administrative arm Of the Gov.
eminent formed to buy grain or super.
vice its sale At the prices determined
by the commission, and Il must do IL
work on the basis OF tho new grades
But to return to our farmer and his
expectations Of price. ~..-....s.
introducing Two Bushels Of Wheat
Lying side by side in his wagon had
been 2 bushels Of wheat that fate had
marked for strangely different ends.
They were very much alike, those
bushels Of wheat, and to look at them
you would not have suspected the
strange and wonderful adventures in
store for them. Yet one was destined
to travel abroad for consumption in
France; the other to find it's way into
Georgia, where it was milled and it's
flour finally reached New York
baker on the East Side. But in the
sum of the travels made by the two,
as we shall follow them. will be I'M
folded the international panorama Of
wheat marketing in time of war.
Finding a Price at Country Point.
High war costs of production gave
our Missouri farmer much concern as
to his returns and accounted for his
depression over the prospects of his
wheat grading down.; for that meant
a reduction of cents per bushel un-
der the No. / grade. But it graded
No. 2.
The elevator would also deduct an
additional cents bushel to cover the
fixed charge made in this locality for
handling and selling. The Scent
charge included the commission Of l
cent per bushel customary in 1917
among commission men for selling the
wheat to domestic .millers or foreign
buyers.
The elevator man was none too sure
as to how to get at the price which
this wheat should bring. He knew
considerably more about human nature
than freight rates and decided to
"check up" the problem to the nearest
zone agent of the Grain Corporation.
So he wrote letter to the representa-
tive stationed at st. Louis That let
ter was referred to the traffic expert
In the New York office, who transmit
ted the following rule for determining
the price Of wheat at any country
point:
There Is only one price for wheat at
4 country point. That price Is always
to be arrived at by taking as basis
the price at the most advantageous
primary market where we have fixed
a price and deducting tho freight to
that market and fair handling profit.
That Is the price to be paid for wheat
at any station, regardless Of the point
to which It may be shipped.
Working out the price which should
be paid for wheat at your station is
fine occupation for an off day. If
you cannot find the answer, write to
the Food Administration Grain Cor
poration in New York City and its
traffic expert will give you aid.
Finding tire Price Of No. 2 Wheat at
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Harry Anderson Of McGregor, known
here by a number of the young people,
is now at the Great Lakes naval train
ing station.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Otto Laucrmann, who was called here
by the death of his father, Peter Lauer-
mann, left Saturday for Dallas, Texas.
where he is training for the aeroplane
service.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

SikeSton.
AXE an actual example {:
An elevator man in
Sikeston, No., wanted
to know what, price
No. 2 wheat should
bring at his station
whom M vx,hoot
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The family of Ross Dunphy is now
located at sos Second street northeast,
they having moved from First street
northeast.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Frank Dewey, who was called here
on account of the death of his father,
returned to Pittsburgh.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

Misses Beulah Elvig and Nora Berg
have returned from a short visit with
friends in Minneapolis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19

The Red Cross auction, entertainment
and lunch at Cushing Friday evening
netted 1921.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
oUBL1NG the farmers

the farmers
share Of the. wheat DOL
lar is one Of the war
time jobs Uncle Sam has
done since food control
became possible. After
five months Of crap
pline with the problem,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-04-19
A New Order In the Grain World.

)NVERSATIONS Of this
kind might have taken
place in almost every
town In the great grain
belt Of the Nation aft
er August 10; for revO-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
CASPER R. SELLAND
WRITES FROM VIRGINIA

continued from first page)
sights on the large plantations along
the way.
At New Orleans we crossed the
Mississippi river on large ferry
taking our entire train of twelve
coaches at one trip.
In the state of Mississippi we pas
sed through many swampy places and
several times saw large crocodles
and birds of various species. Alabama
and Georgia gave us the different
types and modes of the people of
which the majority seemed to be of
the black race.
We arrived at the Marine Barracks
in Quantico, Va, about noon and
were assigned to our quarters the
same day The following day we
drew our winter uniforms and most
of our equipment. We were hardly
given time to get settled before we
started drilling.
The drill here is entirely different
from that which we received at Mare
Island, being Army instead of Marine
Corps regulation. You may be sure
however, that it is just as tiresome
The Government just recently COM
pleted large auditorium to be used
for entertainment and as a gym. AT
the opening we had the pleasure OF
hearing speeches by Sec. Daniels of
tn Navy and Major General Barnett
OF the U. S. NJ. C. The Marine Band
of Washington D. C. played both af-
ternooon and evening, everyone hav-
ing very enjoyable time.
While at this post | have made
trips to Fredericksburg, Va. one of
the historical places during the Civil
War. l also had the pleasure of eat
ing my Thanksgiving dinner. on the
old Washingtols farm (where the
cherry tree grew but short dis
lance out Of Fredr.ckburg. L also
made trip to Washington d. c. and
visited many places of interest, such
as the Washington monument, Ma
tiOnal museum and the U. s. capitol.
Just recently we found that we are
la provisional machine gun battalion
of the sixth regiment which is now
serving in France and before the new
year is much older we VIII also be
lover there.
As ever
CASPER r. SELLAND,
18th Co. 9th Reg.
Qua1tico, Va.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
FREEpORT.

Jan. Z 1918.
]. g. Robinson welt to NJ nneapo-
lis Saturday for weeks visit with
relatives.
a. x. Sweitzer let Friday for
Lanark, H., where he will visit rela-
tivos for q few days From there he
expects to so 90 Pennsylvania and
other of the eastern states before re-
turning.
Mrs Y. Hall OF Austin is a guest
at the home of her son Claude this
week size came Wednesday,
Mary Harris Of Centennial spent a
few days last week ct the Dickinson
home.
Mrs. S. Warn visited friends in De-
corah a few days last week.
Rev Grant viii conduct services
here neyt Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. All are Invited to attend.
Mrs. w. D. Gross took her little
daughter to Iowa City last week for
treatment
Mrs. Clarence Miller from near De-
corah is visiting her daughter Ethel,
at the Dickinson home at the present
writing.
Mrs. j. StoskOpf and son Roger.
of DEBORAH visited at the Mrs. p. G..
Delaney home one day last week.
Those who are on the sick list at
present are Ethel Miller, Mrs. A. M.
- - Walter Hallman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
- -
MADISON TOWNSHIP.
Jan. Z, 1913.

Jan. Z, 1918.
On Tuesday evening. Jan: 1, at the
g. L. parsonage at Decorah occurred
the MARI age of Miss Ida Josyanger
TO Carl NJ. Seluess of Hesper. Freda
and George Josyanger were the at
tendaDts, 80
Albert Hovey aad Bert Vine auto
ad 10 DEBORAH last Saturday in BerCs
new car ,,o,,1,y
oscar Josvanger departed Nonday
for Forest city where he IS ATTENDING
waldorf college. lie has been nome nome
for several weeks as he was c1lieu
home for the sickness OF his moIn-
er ,,,.g.,,,s;, n,
Business recently. We heard he haa
Icgt some money on the way pu'
mavIo was just rumor "a,
nc CrorIotte Josvanger left Saturday
for scarvIle having spent Christmas
with home folks. 49,, 80
Most of the young me1 have re-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
CASTALTA.

Jan. Z, 1918.
Mrs. G. r. Neuenswander and
dauohtar Wilma spent several days
visiting relatives in Elgin the fore
part Of the week.
Nj SIS Mae Malloy returned ito Ames
after sTand.ng her vacation with
home folks
Mrs. r. II. Meyer fell on the ice
and injured her ankle.
Mrs. VIM. Timne rman and Mrs.
Lester Meyer entertained the C. w.
w Club at the home of Mrs. Tim
norman on Friday
Mrs II. S. Steele and children and
R,lla Bernhart returned to the form
er's home in Elgin after several days
visit at the home of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. G. Bernhart.
Miss Mary Uhley resumed her
work at DEBORAH after spending the
holidays with home folks.
Miss Iva Allen and Irene Green re-
turned the fore part of the week af-
ter weeks visit with friends il Des
Moines.
Chas. Neuenswander returned to
Cedar Rapids on Tuesday to resume
his studies at the Business college.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Lambert en-
iGYed a visit from the latter's neice
who returned to her home in Water
loo on Tuesday.
]. II. Kneeskern is a business Wis
itor i'm DEBORAH this week.
Hazel Bernhart went to Clermont
TO spend a few days with friends last
week
Mrs II. H. Never entertained the
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society at her
home on Wednesday.
Miss Ruby Ferguson returned on
Saturday after spending her vacation
with her parents in Waterloo
Mr., VIM. Bachelor is here from
Empress. Alberta Canada, for a VS.
liz at the home Of his son Ward,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Seannell return
ed to Delmar after spending few
Idavs with friends in town
Mrs. Joe Slorah and son returned
! 10 their home in Des Moines after
/ a weeks visit at the home OF her
Iparents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. Wolsey.
MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Baltz are the
proud parents of a so1 born mon
day. Dec 81, 1917.
ole Smorstadt died suddenly at ms
home on Monday.
The funeral services were held AZ
the u b. church on Thursday. Kew
Hicks officiating.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
CENTENNIAL.

Jan. Z, 1918.
Otto Anderson and family Of Os
sian and Mrs. Peterson of West Union
spent New Years at the John Moer
home.
The Embroidery club met with
Mrs. jim B'rdsell Friday afternoon.
Miss Amy Moen returned to the
Paul Ode home Thursday after spend
ing several days with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs. Meyer of near Post
vile and A. NJ. Jones, Ray Runkle
and, Frank Daniels were guests al
the Henry Meyer home Saturday eve
aing.
| Joe McKernan of near Castalia
was caller in this vicinity Sunday
BerniCe, Jerrine and Blanche AL
len spent a few DAYS of last week
with the Duff family.
Miss nellie Daniels and niece Flea
nor Runkle- spent Thursday at Mrs.
| l.. d. Burrows in Ossian.
Frank Daniels and Theodore Rosa
were DEBORAH visitors last week.
Ray Runkle and wife spent Friday
evening at the Henry Ginapp home.
Miss Grayce Carlin opened her
school in district No. today after a
two weeks vacation.
Miss Ella Womeldorf of DEBORAH
commenced a winter term Of school in
the Webb Rosa district today.
Mrs. herman Lange returned
home Thursday after few days Wis
it with her parents Mr.. and Mrs. D.
Peck in Castalia.
Miss Lila Jones was a guest of
%
Frankville last week.
Mr. and Mrs. A. NJ. Jones and
daughters and Mr.. AID Mrs. Claude
Van Wey and baby were guests at the
Crabtree home New Years day.
Ray Jones spent New Years with
James Runkle.
Mrs. Henry Boeckman of Ossian
spent several days of last week at the
Joe Ehler home.
Ed. Breitsprecher called at Henry
MuIdt's Wednesday evening.
Henry Meyer called on Ray Run
kle Wednesday.
Henry Meyer and Ray Runkle
were Prosper callers one day last
week.
Rae Runkle called at Frank
George Duff who has been visiting
relatives in this vicinity returned to
his home in Rock Falls Friday.
Raw Rumble transacted business at
the Brandt home near Postyille Fri
day
Ray RunlIle, Joe Ehler and Henry
Heiman spent Wednesday evening at
c. 0. Daniels.
Ray and Marjory Jones were guests
at the Mrs. DAME els home Friday
Raymond Witt who has been Wis
iting his aunt Ethel Thornton re-
turned to his home in Castalia last
week
c. 0, Daniels ald family spent Fri
day in DEBORAH.
Mat Wiltgen and Al Boeckman Of
south or Ossian called in Centennial
Friday
Miss Gladys Moe1 spent Saturday
night with her sister Miss Amy Moen
at the Paul Ode home.
Miss Gladys, Agnes and Amy Moen
attended the Hauge-Aanas wedding
south Of Ossian Wednesday evening.
A surprise party was given at the
Mons Monsoon home Saturday eve
ming
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
CARLETON COMING FRIDAY.
Minnesota College VIII Play Basket
Bal at Luther Jan. II.

One of the best basket ball games
of the season will be played here at
the Luther College gymnasium next
Friday evening, Jan. IL, when the
fast Carleton college team, of North
field will be here for a game with
Luther Carleton has never played in
DEBORAH, and it is one Of the strong
est Minnesota teams. They tied with
Luther for last years championship
in the Tri-State conference. If you
want to see a good basket ball game,
then don't miss this one. The game
will be called at eight o'clock and the
admission will be 50 cents.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
Bids for Cream Routes.

The Burr Oak Farmers Co-opera-
tive Creamery Co., Burr Oak, Ia,
will receive till one O'Clock D. m
Tuesday, Jan. %, 1918, sealed bids
for the following cream routes:
Territory south of Burr Oak.
2-Nerritory southeast and east OF
Burr Oak.
3-Terrtory northeast and north
of Burr Oak.
4-Territory west of Burr Oak.
5-Terr-tory southwest of Burr
Oak.
More particular information about
the routes may be Obtained from the
Secretary, Geo. Ulrich. Swimmers
will be required to take a contract
with the company. The board OF said
creamery company reserves the right
to reject any or all bids.
2-lw GEO. ULRICH, Sec.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
LOOKING GLASS PRAIRIE.

Jan. &, 1918.
George Foltz and sons hauled hogs
to Mabel Monday.
Mr.. AID Mrs. w. III. Peckham from
near Castal a were guests at the VIM.
Feltis home Monday.
Wyman Feltis expects to leave for
his home near Scobey, Montana this
week.
Irwin Young from near Canton Wis.
tied at the Henry Barth and Fred
Koppen homes this last week.
Mrs. VIII Casey and children from
Cresco, Iowa, visited at the Willard
Felt.s home a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Young we're
guests at the Henry Barth home Sun
day.
Henry Hilleman was a Mabel cal.
Ter one day this week.
Mr.. Philip Richert, Mr.. Arthur
Moon, Mr.. Ray Hiatt, and Lester
Koppen, assisted Roy Feltis saw
wood Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Griswold and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith and
family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith
and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Herb
Rowe from Hesper and Mr.. and Mrs.
Rob. Smith and family and Mrs. John
Richert spent New Years eve with
Mrs. Florence Halse and her mother,
Mrs. Samantha Smith.
Mrs. George LiIzenmeyer AID Mr..
Charles Smith sawed wood for VIM.
Feltis Monday
Elmer Kimber was Burr Oak
caller Thursday.
George Foltz went to Mabel Fri
day.
Earnest Foltz went to DEBORAH
Wednesday evening.
Mike Barth was a DEBORAH caller
Wednesday.
Earnest Foltz was Mabel caller
Saturday.
VIM. Feltis Sr returned home Sat
urday from Cresce.
Miss Ethel Keune came home Sat
urday from Minneapolis, where she
has been VS. ting her sister, Mrs.
Amanda Steadfold
George Foltz transacted business
in DEBORAH Saturday.
VIM. Feltis Jr made a flying trip
to Bonair Saturday.
Jake iRichert, Nick Richert and
son Robert were DEBORAH callers Sat
urday.
Roy FeltlS was DeCOrah caller
Wednesday.
Florell Stoskopf left Thursday for
Fayette where he will attend school.
VIM. Feltis Jr. returned Monday
from the Twin Cities.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM. Feltis and
daughter Bernice went to Cresco
Wednesday, where Bernice will I'M
dergo an operation for appendicitis
Friday.
At the German NJ E. parsonage in
DEBORAH last Wednesday, Jan. 2 oc-
Cured the marriage of Miss Mildred
Felts daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Felt.s, to Clarence Victor Knoke.
The br de was dressed in pink Geor-
gette and carried a bouquet of roses
and carnations. The groom was dres-
sed in a blue suit. Miss Mayme Eel
It's. a sister Of the bride, and Mr.. Ed
win Knoke, q brother OF the groom
stood up with them The young cou
pie will make their home on his faith
ers farm in Canoe township. The
best wishes of host of friends and
eelatives goes out with them.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
SOLDIERS IN FRANCE
WRITE HOME FOLKS
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stone buildings called huts, with fire
places and all quaint and old fashion
ed. | call them 100 years behind
times here. On the way here we came
through a town said to be the Oldest
in France. 1t sure is built funny.
Trains and everything look quaint TO
us. Ed Halvorson, Harry McClaln,
and Clifford NARROW transferred to
another branch of service, so are not
with us now. still hope to get into
NJ. C. service. Is Anna still at the
Meritol? Did you get that money or
der receipt, and was it paid? 1t Is
about a month now since | got any
mail. Do you hear from WILDER? Hop
ing you are all we'll, l remain with
love,
Your son George,
A. +. +. in France.
p. Street. those | know. There
is not much use to write to too many
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
WANT COLUMN,
Rates-One Cent per word Not,
ng less tban tes cent?

Rates-One Cent per word Not,
| ng less tban ter cent?
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES in country or
| town. Enquire at tins ONCE. 2-2
FOR SALE--A pair OF horses, har-
ness and wagon. Good lot, and
good Ford car. A bargain on ALL
w. II. Poll.tt, West SIDE. 2-1pd.
MONEY TO LOAN-On first real es-
ters, DEBORAH, Iowa. 2tf
LOST--Auto crank, Dec %, on Burr
Oak road. A. E. Smith. route 3.
2-1pd.
LOST-A grey swede glove. Thurs
| day night between the Winneshek
hotel and fair grounds. Finder
| please call or leave at the Winnie
shlek hotel. 2-lw
FOR RENT room house u block
| north of Milwaukee depot Enquire
| of Will Tobiason. IL
FOR SALE OR RENT-Seven room
cottage. Four blocks from Court
house and postoiIice. E. j.
Hook. 12w
ESTRAYED-One black male colt
coming years old. Finder please
notify j. p. Donlan, DEBORAH, Ia,
Route No. 8. 1-4pd.
FOR RENT-Six room house, either
furnished or unfurnished. Enquire
at this office. 52tf
FOR SALE-Used Ford car. Run lit
tie over 5000 miles. Bargain if
taken at once. Call at O'Neil &
Olson's blacksmith shop. Att
46-tf
STAR VULCANIZING WORKS-Re-
pairs rubber boots, water bottles.
auto tires and tubes first class
work speciality. Opposite Reed
& Lennon. 45-tf
FOR SALE-My 400 acre farm il
Button township. Good terms
Mrs. Patrick Keefe, route 8, De-
cOrah, Iowa 49ti
FOR SALE-A new coon-skin robe
Enquire at Roman Bros. barn. 50tf
FOR SALE--20 head of full blooded
short horn cattle. 13 heifers from
one to two years old and seven
bulls from six to fourteen months.
Scotch and Scotch Top cattle. In
quire of Philip Carolan, DEBORAH,
Iowa, r. 3. Seven and three-quart-
ers miles N w. of DEBORAH on the
Burr Oak road. 50-4
FOR EENT-Modern fiat, location
high and dry Miss NJ. David
son. 1-tf.
FOR SALE--New, modern, room
house and bath. also new garage
on place. Enquire Albert Austad,
DEBORAH, Phone Blue-372. 1-6pd
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
Your son George,

p. Street, those | know. There
is not much use to write to too many.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-01-09
To DRAFT ONLY
CLASS ONE men
ON first page)

Continued from first page)
cent were rejected on physical
grounds.
About one-half of all men called,
or $50, $40, claimed exemption. The
claims of rs per cent of these were
granted. OF those exempted "A per
cent were released because of depen-
dent relatives, 20 per cent because
they claimed alien birth and nation
ality, and only per cent on voca-
tioaal grounds. Less than / per cent
Of the exemptions were granted to
religious DIRECTORS or to those Nor
ally unfit. The figures are 1857 eX-
cmpted from actual combat because
of religious belief Two thousand and
one, chiefly convicts, were rejected
for moral uniitness.
Costs $4.03 Per Man.
The total cost of the first call was
$5,211,965. This amount has been
refunded to the states by the federal
government. 1t represents an average
cost of $4.93 per man accepted Tor
military service, against COST of
$28.95 per voluntary recruit in the
first nine months of 1917,
Montana led among the states in
the number of men called who nlei
no claim for exemption. Figures Tor
that state show that 80 per cent OF
men called up were ready to go to
the front.