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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Can You Hop to II?

London Jan. elf you can hop
twenty times on each foot without
showing signs Of undue distress, the
Pr.tish army considers Your health
good enough for general service, ac-
cOrding TO a new book Of instructions
issued to the examining boards. The
test recommended is as follows:
The rate Of the pulse Ia taken, and
then the recruit is directed to hop
twenty times on each foot. raising the
other foot nine inches. Al the end OF
TING performance, in health, there
should be no noteworthy breathless-
"rss. no pallor or anxiety Of expression.
Two minutes later the pulse should be
""t more than FIVE beats more frequent
nan it was before the exercise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
American Art Treasures Safe.

London. Jan. 3l.-American artists
who have contributed paintings, draw
'~ga or sculptures to the British section
IF the international exhibition IN Ven
ce in ne summer of 1914 will be re-
'teveG Of anxiety by the announcement
hat their contributions have been
eainly ira sferred 20 Rome. On the
outbreak Of the war these works Of art
winch could not then be returned
wing 10 transport difficulty and war
isis. were removed from the danger
MS vicinity Of the arsenal to the base
nent OF one Of the pala where they
remained until a short time ago In
view of the new danger to Venice. the
italian authorities transported the
whole foreign exhibit to Rome.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Meat1ess. Wheat1ess, S;ck1ess in Londo

bought the best head, had it packed in
bonnet box. escaped the hungry
crowd. and reached home safely.
War conditions in New York are a
joke compared with London. There
are only small daily supplies OF meat,
fish. or poultry in the stores here, and
these are soon exhausted. Many stores
are closed altogether. The crowds
wait patiently for the margarine, sau-
sages, and other foods until the po-
lice call out mo more today"
Beginning today. no milk or sugar
will be served In restaurants. and only
three ounces of meat including bone,
will be served at meals.
The American colony in London Is
giving up housekeeping on account Of
the daily struggle for food which is
eXhaustng the women. A cup Of
sugarless tea and a slice of cake in an
ordinary restaurant cost a shilling. A
thimblefull Of denatured whisky costs
the same.
Leaves Old Restaurant.
The proprietor of a city restaurant
run for 400 years by one family, is
living in the country, leaving the bust
ness in the hands OF the employees.
He couldn't bear to see the old custom
ers under the new conditions. The
only food at Stafford station to supply
hungry American passengers on a
recent day was two sausages and one
mystery pie, called pork by courtesy.
Prices of vegetables are fairly rea-
sonable. Oranges. apples, and eggs
average - cents each.
Workmen are clamoring for more
beer TO make up for the loss Of nour-
ishing food. The general impression is
that the government desires to make
them realize the seriousness Of war.
because munition workers have been
earning as high as 500 weekly and
have been buying Injuries in great
quantities.
The streets Of London are dark and
there are few policemen. The people
in the streets are brusque, especially
the women, who push the men aside.
They wear simple costumes and big
shoes and adopt severe cast of coun-
tenance. The service in the stores and
restaurants is indifferent. Any mild
complaint by customers is met with
the retort: Don't YOU know we are
at war;
Few motor buses are running. Elk
ira passengers are allowed to stand
inside and hang on the straps for the
first time in London. New Workers
now feel quite at home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

| The special correspondent for the
New York Times, writing Of the strug-
gle for food in London gives a picture
which by contrast should show Ameri-
cans how far they are from the real
sacrifices Of this war. He says:
The chief subject of discussion in
London just now. from Duke to dust
man, is how to get food. Butcher boys
carrying meat thru the streets are fol-
lowed to find out where they get it.
The people are getting thinner daily,
but healthier. it is explained, except
for some cases of indigestion caused by
the war bread. There are business
men residing In London who boast
that they are able to count their ribs
for the first time in twenty years.
In spite of the war conditions,
everybody here is cheerful and deter
mined to hold out to prevent Germany
becoming master of the world, even if
the war lasts another twenty years
Prices at hotels and restaurants are
still % per cent below those in New
York. The quantity of meat here is
80 per cent less. Meals on meatless
days cost double the usual rate, on ac-
count of the price of fish. \ cargo of
fish sold at auction after landing real
ICES high prices. The crew Of one
fishing vessel had $500 each as his
share in fourteen days cruise
Prices are now regulated, but fish is
scarcer because the men Will not go
out and risk their lives unless sure OF
big money in return.
Young American officers visiting
London find difficulty in getting what
they would call square meal at night,
as the restaurants are darkened and
the visitors are unable TO distinguish
them from other stores. was accost-
ed last night in the Strand by two
officers who had been one hour trying
10 find a restaurant.
One Helping Of Meat.
No butter is served at the best no.
tells except small pat a breakfast.
People are fed up with jam. A tea
spoonful Of sugar is served in an en-
velope. and the war bread is dark and
depressing to eat and OF varying quail
~. according TO the baker. a famous
restaurant in the Strand gives only one
helping OF meat, and charges higher
prices than formerly when portions
were unlimited.
A New York banker was beaming
with JOY yesterday as if he had made
a hundred thousand dollar deal be-
cause he had obtained a fresh loaf Of
white bread at a country inn where he
had lunched.
\ New York woman went to Self
ridges store, which vas reported to
nave a supply OF meat. She found
Dig crowd held back by the police. One
woman tainted in the crush. While the
crowd stood back the American rushed
thru the lines into the basement.
There was only one woman there be-
Tore her The stock consisted Of two
entails and two calvesheads. She
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

for the first eleven months Of the year,
which are now available, demonstrate
upon what short rations the kingdom
has been put. The total imports Of all
cereals and flour were 1850 tons,
against 33l,lS1 for the first eleven
months OF 1916. Coffee imports were
Sl94 tons against Sab, tea 90 tons
against $50, all kinds Of animal fodder.
chiefly oilcakes. 33.602 tons against
-. 272 and hard coal 1880. 900 tons
against 3i.50o.000 tons in the first
eleven months OF 1915.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
URGES REMOVAL OF SOLDIERS
Minnesota Commission Recommends
Transfer to California.

Minneapolis, Jan. 31.-Removal OF
soldiers from Camp Cody and Camp
Pike 70 Camp kearney, near San Diego,
Cal, where their health will be better
protected and the construction Of ne"
camps, IL necessary, are recommended
BY COY ernor J. 4. a. Burnquist and
members Of the investigating commits
sion unless conditions at the two for
yner camps can be improved.
The formal report OF the commits
SONS investigation Of camps. where
Minnesota men are in training was
given TO the Minnesota public safety
commission.
More sickness was found in Camp
Pike than in any OF the others and the
dust. lack Of good sewerage and hos
pital facilities at Camp Cody were con-
sidered serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

and miscellaneous activities and q
|s3,5ss,S4s..0. Il,
"In addition to this" the statem
said, appropriation amounting to
063,649 have been made for the pt
chase Of supplies in the United stat
for shipment to France. As soon 10
these supplies have been distribute
the various appropriations therei
will be credited to the budgets Of
commission to France. to which thE
respectively belong"
U. 3. ceppsrs . Rifle Factory. 2
Rifles ordered by the Russian gov
eminent from tho Remington Arms.
Union Metallic Company, at Bridge
port, Conn, and the Westinghouse.
Company. at Springfield. Mass, viii.
be taken over by the government.
More than $4,000 rifles, differing onls..
in bore from tho Americanized En- |.
field. are involved.
The desire Of the war department to
tho two plants while these factories,
are being organised to manufacture
machine guns Is the principal reason
for the action.
After a series OF conferences. in
which the Russian embassy was rep
resented. it was decided that the de /
partment would. in effect, take oves
the contracts. reimburse the manufac4
turers in a manner which will permis
a gradual reduction thru the mex
months OF the force engaged on rifle
contracts. 1t is understood the Rus
sian embassy requested and obtained
an option on the rifles in the hope oil
eventually being able to take them
over.
Germans Fear Industry Precedent.
Chairman JofYe, Of the Russian
delegation at the Brest- Litovsk peace
conference, said to the Associate
Press that the conference with tn
Germans on the legal phases Of peac-
showed the Germans were wholly un
willing to accept the Russian pro,
gram OF mo contributions and no in
IDENTITIES"
AT first" said NJ. Jones. 1.-The Ger-|
mans indicated q willingness to be,
reasonable, but clearer definitions OF
their position showed they expect Rus
STA to reimburse German citizens for
losses which they had suffered as the
result Of laws passed by Russia. hut
are unwilling TO pay Russian peasants
for goods Communicated by the Ger
mans.
The Germans argued that all con-
tributions exacted from occupied cities
and territories as we'll as all requisi-
tons were for supporting order and(
consequently. should not be refunded J
The German members said the Rus
sian plan for creating an international
fund TO indemnify individuals for\
losses was impracticable and they also
declared that submarine, Zeppelin and,
airplane damages were not indemni-|
fable
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

charge or nose-running: relieves sick
headache. dullness, feverishness. sore
throat sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
"Pape's Cold Compound" is the quick
est, surest relief known, and costs only
few cents at drug stores. 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice, and
causes no inconvenience. Don't accept
a substitute. Insist on "Pape's"-noth-
ing else.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Was Feeling All Run Down.

Symptoms OF oncoming kidney trouble
deserve prompt attention. for neglect
invites serious illness. Loui. Buckner
Somerset, Va, writes: Il was feeling
all run down; tired, with pains in my
back. After taking Foley Kidney Pills
felt like a new man" Backache
rheumatic pains. stiff joints. sore mus :
Giles. swollen ankles. putfiness under
eyes, and sleep disturbing bladder all
ments yield quickly TO this time-tried
remedy. A boon to midd!e-aged men
and women. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Looking ThrusAx!e.

The perslcope, so efficient in trench
and submarine warfare. nov has a
pacific application according to the
Popular Science Monthly. Ii promises
to avert many accidents resulting from
defective locomotive avIes. The axle
is bored longitudinally. the size of the
bore being ample to permit insertion Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Don't stay stuffed-up!

Quit blowing and snuffiing. A dose
Of "Pape's Cold Compound" taken
every two hours until three doses are
AIKEN will end grippe misery and break
up a severe cold either in the head,
chest, body or limbs.
1t promptly opens clogrcd-up nos
trls and air passages; stors nasty dis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

the periscope. which is about 40 IN
ches long and ~ inches in diameter.
At one end is magnfying mirror
upon which light is thrown from the
handle. Looking thru the perscope,
inspectors obtain a clear view of every
part Of the axle and are enabled to
detect the flaws in the steel
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31
Red Cross Give. France $a1 900, 900.

Appropriations amounting to $780,
5l9,259.60 for relief work in France.
covering the period since the United
States entered the war up to April 80.
1918, have been made by the American
Red Cross war council. Total appro-
priations for military relief were s14.-
0l9 $3.50: for civilian relief. 1885,
4s2.l5: bureau OF supplies and other
bureaus. 1855, SALTS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

Fifteen million people in this country
are shoveling coal today, OF whom one
fourth are firemen on railroads, or in
power plants. In day they have con-
verted $500 900 tons Of coal into ashes
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-31

Modern picture exhibitors in one b.
hemian city are required by the police
TO show pictures Of persons wanted for
certain crimes.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
DR.. ENSING HEARD FROM

According to a telegram from
DIR. Geo. Ensing, received by his
parents in Seattle OH Monday, he
was IA passenger ON the allied YES
sel which was torpedoed off the
coast of England recentlywith the
loss of l5l lives. DIR. Ensing sur
yiyed, although he was in the wa
ter eight hours and lost practical
ly all his belongings. A year ago
he was granted a furlough after
being gassed and came home to
see his wife aud little daughter
and his parents. When he return
ed to the front he was assigned to
East Africa, and it is presumed
he had just left for his new post
when his ship was torpedoed.
Vashon friends will be glad fo
learn that Dir. Ensing was among
the survivors.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
RECEPTION PLANNED

The Ladies Aid met at the
home of Mrs. NJ. i, Tjomsland
Wednesday afternoon, in regu.
lar session. Election of officers
for the conference year was the
first order of business, and re.
suited ms follows: President,
Mrs. b. Reed; Secretary, Mrs.
Il. A. Weiss; Treasurer, Mrs.
Geo. Sisco.
Afteradjournment Mrs. Tjoms-
land served dainty refreshments.
Plans were perfected at this
time for reception to the new
pastor, Rev Gebert, and family,
on Wednesday evening, Sept. %,
at eight o'clock, at the Log
church. Everybody welcome.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
RECEPTION TO TEACHERS

The reception given the teach
ers at Vashon high school on
Wednesday evening was very
pleasant occasion. An informal
program was given, the first mum
Der being America" in which
all joined in singing. Mrs. Eich-
horn presided at the piano during
the evening and her able assist
ance was much appreciated.
Mrs. II. G. Ward, on behalf of
the Parent Teachers association.
gave the address of welcome.
Miss PAMELA Pearl Jones, prin-
cipal, responded on behalf of the
faculty.
Mr.. G. s. Bonnell, clerk of the
board, gave short talk in his
usual jovial manner which served
to make all present feel at
home"
Miss Grace Galley and Mrs. NJ.
l.. Tjomsland each favored the
audience with a vocal solo.
DR.. S. A. Owens recited very
amusing story in negro dialect.
Following the program "A gener-
al handshaking was INDUCED in
and the teachers were made to
feel that they We're in truth well
coined as part of the commun-
ity.
AT the close all were invited TO
partake of light refreshments,
consisting Of punch and cookies.
Miss Marian Garvin presided al
the punch bowl.
The prospects are fine for u
good year. All could approve the
school motto as given by the prin-
cipal: Right Conduct; Hard
Work; Good Citizenship.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
Sent TO new CHARGES

Rev. Reynolds succeeds Rev
Gebert on the Burton charge.
Rev. James L. Milligan goes
from Orting TO St Paul's church
Tacoma.
Rev. s. V. Warren has been
transferred TO lssaquah in the Sc.
attic district.
Rev. Il. Ii. Gebert will be the
new pastor at Vashon, coming
here from Burton.
Rev. r.. A. Galley returned from
the Methodist conference at Alb.
erdeen on Monday. After serving
this charge two years he was as.
signed to the charge at Kirkland.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

tied the Waldron aud Smith fam
lies the first of the week. Messrs.
Gross and Thrasher returned on
Wednesday, while Mrs. Gross will
remain for longer visit.
For shingles see W. Y. Convey,
Yashon- The quality and price is
right Phone 223.
Mr., and Mrs. W. r. Mills and
family went TO Wenatchee last
week, where they expect to re
main during the apple packing
season.
Garner Kimmcl. who is still sta
toned at Allentown. Pa. writes
that he recently met Mark West
at that place.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
CHANGED TO HEAD OF LIST
Old Negro Had Particular Reason for
Refusing Heneeforth 10 Be
Known as zeno.

\ story Is told Of an old negro who
had accumulated his savings in II bank
In one Of the Southern towns. says the
Columbus Dispatch. one day the bank
failed.
Zeno was the name OF the old man.
and when told the bank Ind failed he
spent hours around the door, us IL he
hoped in that way to get his money.
One dny the receiver said TO him
Don't you know that the bnnk hns to
be examined before any depositors can
get their money! This is not the first
bank that has failed"
"Sh0re, All knows dat" Zeno an.
swered. "Ah's heered tell of banks bus.
tin before dis, but dis heuh am de fust
time dat bank evan busted right
squah In NAH face"
AZ last the examinations were over
md the receiver anpounced that the
deposltors would be paid In alphabet
icai order Some mistake had been
nude H. figuring. and when they got
down TO VS. the money gave out and
Heno lost his savings.
But he didn't lose all his courage. He
saved for a few months and had II lit.
tie TO put In another bunk. He went
TO the cashier, who said:
"All right Zeno, we will be glad to
open an account for you"
"Zeno nuthln'," he said. "NIah
name amt zeno no mob, nah names
Aaron"
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
vAsHON

Miss Alice Watson of Seattle is
a guest at the II. p. Waldron
home.
Robert Gerry transacted bust
ness in Seattle on Monday and
Tuesday.
Ray Newly writes the home
folks that he arrived safely in
England.
Anyone wishing cucumbcrs for
picking should phone W. V. Gov
ey Vashon.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A, Weiss and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. g, Weiss enjoyed
motor trip TO Seattle on Monday.
Mrs. j. J. Finn and little daugh-
ter of Seattle have been guests a
few days at the home of her faith
er, Mr.. w. I. Nye.
Mrs. Jas. McCarren is reported
to be quite i'll. She is being cared
for by her daughter, Miss Bessie
of Seattle.
Royce Wise Of Seattle is TAX
ing a vacation and is helping his
mother and looking after affairs
at Fernwood Ranch -
A total of forty eight regieter-
ed in this precinct last Thursday
under the call for men between
the ages of lS and 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Ward mo-
tored to Aberdeen the last of the
week and attended the closing
sessions of the Methodist confer
ence.
A. Eernisse is welding the paint
brush with good effect at Cary
ors' Ranch. Some interior as well
as exterior decorating will be
done.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Hutchinson
and family moved to Seattle last
Saturday from their home al Dill
worth Point. They will be great
ly missed from this community.
Owing to the arduous nature Of
the work, and also to the fact
that he is now alone on the ranch,
S. J. Harmeling had TO decline the
position of horticultural adviser
to the district draft board which
was rendered him last week by
Acting Secretary of agriculture
Clarence 0usley.
7. Hansen motored to Camp
Lewis on Tuesday and returned
with his son Howard, who had
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

been granted a thirty-day fur
Tough after his long confinement
in the base hospital. The home
coming was indeed "A joyful occa-
sion for the family and friends.
l.. c. Newly is busy making adj
ditional improvements to his
property.
Mrs. d. Gummell is staying with
her sister in Seattle whore she is
receiving medical treatment. Al
last report she was much improv-
ed.
Paul Thorsen is taking a yaca-
ton from his work in the ship
yards and is enjoying a visit on
the Island with relatives and
friends.
After pleasant sojourn OH the
Island, Prof. and Mrs. Eichhorn
are leaving for Tacoma, where
they will visit for time before
continuing their journey to Cali
forllia.
n Petersen has disposed of his
hotel business to j. II. Yand, who
win continue the business as here
tofore conducted. Mr.. Yand is
an experienced and affable man
and The Record bespeaks for him
"A liberal patronage.
Eric Therkelsen, who. with his
family, has been visiting the
home folks at Center, left the first
of the week for Bozeman, Mont.
where he will take up his work of
assistant professor of electrical
and mechanical engineering in
the state university.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bibbins and
son Claude and Manager Moore
of the light and telephone com
pany left on Tuesday morning on
an auto trip to the Yakima valley.
Before returning they plan to
visit the State Fair at Yakima.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Jones of
Tacoma, accompanied by his
mother, Mrs. $. H. Jones, Harry
Jones, Mrs. J V. Mollett and lit
tie daughter Alice, motored over
from Tacoma last Sunday and Wis
tied at the home of We scribe and
family. Mrs. S. l.. Jones tour
mother) is in her eighty-second
year and withstood the trip re
markedly well. Little Alice Mol
lett is her great granddaughter
That interest in the commu-
nifty sing" is growing/was attest
ed by the large number in attend
ance last Tuesday e,Fening. Prof.
Eichhorn has faculty of impart-
ing to an audience much of the
enthusiasm with which he is i'm
bued and consequently he expert
ences very little trouble in hold
ing the attention of old and
young. AS a director of choruses
he has few equals, and it goes
without saying that Vashon sing
ers appreciate his efforts 10 make
the community sing" genuine
influence for good.
Mrs. Mary Foster has the thanks
Of The Record family for dona-
ton Of very fine peaches which
were grown on her property in
Vashon.
MIR. and Mrs. D. F. Gross and
Mr.. 1hrasher of Port Orchard Wis
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
LESSON WAS TOO REALISTIC
Glass In Flrst-Aid Work Promptly
Proved That Nerve" Was a Thing
They Lacked.

A doctor of small town of central
Missouri was instructing a class of 30
enthusiastic young women In first
aid work.
The lesson for the evening was on
nerve, and he was endeavorlng to en-
tighten them as to just what was
meant by nerve" and how it was es-
pecially necessary In the case of accl-
dents.
The instructor continued by saying
distinguished physician had said Tint
Nerve means you must be cool, you
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

There will be a meeting at the
Presbyterian church, Vashon,
on next Tuesday evening at eight
o clock. for the purpose of form
ing library association. Every
one interested in the success of
the library is requested to be
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

Monday, Sept. l6, was observed
by Jewish people as Yom Kippur,
the hottest day in the religious
year.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Methodist

The usual services thia Sunday,
Sept. %. Rev n. II, Gebert. tile
new pastor, will preach
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

The government is depending
upon your War Savings pledge.
Buy stamps regularly.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. John Wood of
Seattle visited over Sunday at the
home of her mother, Mrs. l.. A.
Wise.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-09-19

A Man Who Won't Lend Is the
Ealser's Frierdl