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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15
GREAT is AMERICA.
Danish Newspaper Comments on COL
lapse Of Germany and Its Causes.


lapse Of Germany and Its Causes.
The significance of the Danish press
war comments upon the present criti-
cal situation is shown In the headline
Of the Politiken: Collapse Of Ger
many and Bulgaria" says an Amster-
dam dispatch. Not less significant is
the following article in the leading
Danish financial weekly, Finansti-
dende:
.What America has achieved since
the beginning of the German offensives
on the western front is a world record
which no European country can match
An army has been created which II
has been possible to move to France
and which has changed the fortunes OF
the war. \ commercial fleet Is now
being constructed which in few years
will make America the greatest sea
power in the world; and, politically,
America has gained leading position
within the circle of the Allies which
will make it indisputable primus inter
parCs.
IF one asks what has been the rea-
son for this almost explosive develop
ment of strength, the answer must be
that the American nation Is an eXtrac'
of European youth which, melted to-
pether in some generations, has pro-
duccd q race Of Incompatible health,
This young nation has the finest natu-
raj setting to develop its abilities, and
has. by acquiring what 1t found most
useful of European technique and Gull
ture, in addition to its own improve
mcnts, given a new impetus which will
be decisive for the future direction of
its development.
The British world outlook, the Ger
man power of organization, the Gallo
logic, the Slavic imagination, Scandl-
navian broad -mindedness--all this has
been transplanted in American fertile
soil, where 1t blossomed into a growth
of exotic abundance.
Problems which, we in Europe in a
tarrying way try to conjure away, the
destruction threatening the war-deras-
tated countries. America seems to
solve with playful ease. The commu-
nifty is organized for war according to
one will. capital is rationed, factories
placed under state control, prices reg
ulated and tax systems worked out as
if they were matters of course.
The results achieved very likely
surprised the Americans themselves
They may we'll exclaim with Caesar
'veni. vidi, vici Neither sea nor dis
tance could prevent their victorious
onslaught. Startled Europe follows
the doings OF America. Is it to be won
dered at that the Old World Is not
yet able to grasp the new movement!
Doesn't It require resignation to give
room to this tempestuous youth?
What we are witnessing in these
wears wherein America makes her de-
but into the European world states
gives a presentment OF the weird hap
penings In coming years. To all debts
incurred by the warning western pow
ers is added the debt Of gratitude to-
ward America and If America really
succeeds In Fastening the end OF this
destructive war we shall all owe thanks
to the nation that unties the Gordian
knot"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
Items Of Interest Gathered From Va
rious Sources.

rious Sources.
Indications that Germany Is becom-
ing anxious in consequence Of the
threats Of reprisals for the destruction
Of towns in France are afforded by
telegram from the semi-official Woln
bureau, received in Stockholm saying
Douai was burning "as the result of
the continuous British bombardment."
The reports that the Germans had set
fire to a town they were still occupy
ing was characterized by the agency as
ridiculous. The Germans. according
to a Reuter- dispatch from Stockholm.
also deny having fired Roulers. Thou
rout and Lchtervelde.
reply to the German peace note.
Colonel Winston Spencer Churchill.
minister of munitions, speaking at
Leeds, England. few days ago, said
that the output Of shells in British
munitions plants Is now $4,000 tons
daily. He remarked that preparations
must be made for continuing the war
on a still larger scale and with still
larger resources through 1919. we
are dealing with crafty enemy who Is
still In possession of enormous re-
sources" he said. Even II he evacu-
ates Belgium and France that will not
assure the acceptance Of our indisput-
able terms, for he can then stand on
his own strongly fortified frontier. We
must therefore not slacken our output
Of munitions, as it will be necessary for
France and England to supply por-
ton Of the armament and equipment
for the American forces. The Ameri-
cans have made a most generous ef-
fort They are sending men to Europe
in advance of the development o.
their own great munitions programme.
We have undertaken to supply many
guns of different calibres. including
some Of the most important types, to
the American army. Therefore. our
exertions must be continuous II we are
to make good our promises to those
who are hurrying across the Atlantic
to our aid. without the equipment
we cannot have the assistance Of those
valiant American troops who will be
wanted to strike the final blow IL the
war should last into next summer"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15
REBUILDING FRANCE.
American Quakers Teach Peasant to
Make Themselves Independent.

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Make Themselves independent
The units Of American Friends now
in France are cleaning up the devas-
tated countrysides and making them
ready for the return Of their owners
They have an Agricultural Depart
ment, which began with a weed de-
stroying campaign. THE rapid deteri-
grafton Of enormous tracts Of land
through the spread of weeds" says
an official circular, "is one Of the pro-
blcms now facing France" And the
Quakers have been sweeping away the
weeds by the use Of every kind of help
available. They even introduced goats.
because goats will eat them. At the
same time they have been supplying
the seed. the implements and the in
itiative wherewith to put in good. new
crops in their place. They have also
, established depots where farm ma
chinery can be repaired, obtained on
loan or purchasing at minimum prices.
Last year threshing' gangs Of young
Quakers did their part in saving more
than 1000 tons of Marne valley wheat
for the granary.
But" some Of the work Is to be even
mpre lasting. The Government of
|fEnSge hasasked the Friends unit to
help in establishing rural cooper
alton in France. What has been done
in many other countries in Europe
even in Bulgaria-the Quakers are to
do for a whole great farming sec
ton west and south of Verdun. Even
up to the breaking out Of the war the
French peasant had been q man much
exploited. He was In that grip of a
dozen different vested interests. And
he and his fellows had never learned
to protect themselves by standing to-
gether. Now Quakers are to give those
Verdun peasants a chance to learn
how to do it, and to help them while
they are learning.
1t Is too big q story to be told in a
few lines, but they will hereafter be
able to buy their own farm imple-
ments, their clothing, salt and su-
gar, virtually at cost BY acting to-
gether they will be able to sell their
grain without going to a middleman.
They will become self-insuring. will
have m-loan facilities, and all else
that can be provided by cooperative
banks. The government puts itself be-
hind the experiment financially. Our
Quakers will show the way. And un-
less the small farmer Of France is very
different from those beyond the bord-
ers, in the future he will enjoy an in
dependence and security he had never
dreamed Of before.
From America, too, our farmer
Quakers have carried project that
Is altogether American, q big central
experimental farm. 1t will be like
those Of our middle and western states.
In 1t will be tried out every agricul-
tural possibility of the district. 1t will
be made O center for social life and
study as we'll. And, in case you think
Of the farm as only vision, 1t can be
said now that already one big-handed
American has offered to stand good
for all it's equipment and machinery.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15

Major Bryan Cameron Murchison,
one of the youngest majors In the ma
rine corps, died Tuesday at Quantico.
Va, of influenza. He was born in
Greensboro, \. c.. in 1891. Major Muir
chison's mother, Mrs. Lillian McD.
Murchison, whose home Is in Jackson
VILE, Fla, formerly resided In Char
lesion, g. c., where Major Murchison
will be buried.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15

Work or Fisht.-How the uncom-
planning in our camps are in the tren-
ches in France shame the slackers,
strikers and all the shirkers, growers
and grumblers who stay at home. live
we'll. enjoy life and wonder, what the
war Is all about.
The men in the trenches are not
troubled over an eight-hour day or
double time for night work. No COM
plants are made by them Of the high
cost of living. They are satisfied with
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15

There were no prisoners listed at de-
tective headquarters Thursday for the
first time in the criminal history OF
Philadelphia. In explaining the phe-
nomenon. Captain Of Detectives Sou
der stated he believed this unusual
condition was the outgrowth Of the
closing order. instituted by the board
of health, which has temporarily elm
mated such underworld rendezvous rs
saloons and pool rooms.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15

Nearly 1900 young men volunteer
ed for service in the merchant marine
during September, according to figures
from the United States shipping board
recruiting service, given out Friday at
headquarters in Philadelphia. All are
inexperienced in sea-going and eligible
for training as apprentices before go
Ing into merchant crews.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15

The American air forces pulled on
the greatest air plane expedition that
last Wednesday. It was in the area
between Wavrilte and Damvillers, II
miles north Of Verdun. More than $50
machines took part, all in one great
flock. There were 200 bombing
planes, 100 pursuit planes, and the
balance were triplare fighters. The
expedition was directed against the
enemy cantoments in the area men
toned. During the flight the great
squadron dropped 81 tons Of explo::
sives on the Germans, and destroyed
twelve enemy airplanes. Only one
Of the expeditionary planes failed to
return.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1918-10-15
ESTABLISHED 1855
FRANCE and The FRENCHMEN
Returned Soldier Of the Thirtieth
Gives His Impressions.
PARIS To FRENCHMEN IS FRANCE

The Idea That the French People Are
Without Religion Is a Mistake
They Have Genuine Christianity Ae-
eording to This Soldier and Live II
in Their Everyday lives-Immoral-
ty of the French Is Nothing but
SIander.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

have created unpleasant criticism.
which should compel them to change
their style.
The smart women run Logging or
high cloth-top boot well up under
the hem of these short skirts, and the
effect is military and pleasing. But
at the very moment that we are ac-
cepting with enthusiasm this continued
style of short and narrow garments,
the prophets say that the real French
skirts are growing longer. And the
smart American designers say the
same. They are making the garments
slim, without using an Inch of surplus
material, but they are dropping them
to the ankles, emitting the leggings
and the high boots. and coming back
to the fiat-heeled pumps with broad
ribbon bows across the vamp.
Three or four of the best houses In
New York emphasize these skirts, and
those who are tired of the brevity OF
the skirts we have worn for years are
accepting this new type of garment
with more than the usual enthusiasm.
Copyright, 1913 by the Mcclure Newspa-
per syndicate)
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
Towns Can HsIp Farmers. .

There is an opportunity now for ur'
ban people alphabetically and con-
structively to study the farm-labor sit
uation and to render assistance, said
David #. Houston, secretary OF agri-
culture, In recent statement. In
many towns and cities there are men
who have had farming experience, who
are able-bodied and who doubtless
would be willing to serve the nation
in the field of agriculture at this time.
Especially for the seasonal strains Of
planting, eultivating and harvesting, it
will not be too much to ask such men
to aid the farmers in the necessary I'M
dertaking of maintaining and, If posi-
BILE, supplementing, the food supply in
order to feed the armies and to sustain
the civilian population behind them.
If 1t appears that the farmers of a
community or region are not able to
secure the necessary labor by the usual
methods, then the leaders in the town
or city Immediately dependent upon
that region should organize, establish
touch with representative farm lead
ers, and see IL they cannot assist in
solving the problem. The department
of agriculture and labor will render
every possible aid. but each community
knows its own problems, and urban
people. especially business men, could
cooperate effectively with the farmers
and also render much assistance.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

For the occasions that require her
to dress-up a hit there are pretty
frocks of crepe georgette and wolfe
that will make the little girl look her
best this summer. From her eighth
to her fourteenth or fifteenth year she
Is apt to be very slim, long limbed
little person with good many angles
that are prominent and need to be
we'll considered when it comes to
choosing her clothes. Since there are
designers who specialize in clothes
for children the needs of the thin lit
tie girl and the needs of the fat little
girl have been given expert attention
and the problems of distraught
mothers. solved for them.
Here Is a dress of fine wolfe shown
on slim little girl of eleven that
will bear study. 1t is In two pieces
q skirt and a long blouse, thereby dis
posing once for all of that bugbear In
children's ciothes-the waistline-by
leaving 1t out of the reckoning. The
skirt is suspended from a short under
bodice, gathered. on to 1t and fasten-
ed In the back. 1t Is moderately full
and has two-inch tuck above the
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

Nanv of the new suit coats have
slanfed openings.
FI"usp gowns are once more kimono
fshfuned.
Lavender Of all tones Is very much
In evidence.
The silhouette may be either straight
or 6raped.
Nothing is better for dinner dress
than black satin.
No draperies are seen on the new
est Paris creations.
A pretty girdle Is very Wide and but
toned under the arm.
Narrow tiebelts are pretty way
of defining the waist line.
Silver. gold and steel buttons are
used in fastening dresses.
Colored wool embroidery is seen on
evening capes Of satin.
/ Feathers. quilts and wings on hats
are highly lacquered.
Fashionable colors for coats are
sand. navy blue and black.
White footwear promises to be very
popular this summer.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

three-inch hem. These give 1t little
weight and flare at the bottom where
1t is precisely even in length and
reaches TO the knees.
1t Is the blouse that reveals the
cleverness of its designer. It's body
hangs from very short yoke, gath
cred quite full over the shoulders,
The body of the blouse is shocked in
three rows of shocking where 1t joins
the shirred yoke. 1t is usual this sea-
son to use one or more colored silks
In doing the shocking ON white frocks
and these little bits Of color are very
childish and pretty on dresses for all
little girls. There are two pockets Mt
the bottom of the blouse with smock.
ing across the top and buttons that re-
peat the color used in the shocking.
They are set on purely as a finish for
the blouse fastens with snap fasteners.
The collar which is Of wash satin Is
like them In color and the sleeves are
plain-three-quarter length.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
Jackets and Skirts.

That Jackets will be short rather
than long seems to be foregone con-
clusion, judging by the South-wear
fashions. and etons and boleros are de-
cidedly~in evidence. Not only suits
but dresses, too, are seen In these eton
and bolero styles, and very smart and
youthful are these effects worn over
blouses Of crepe organdie.
Jacket and coat sleeves are narrow
and close-fitting and in wrist length !;
skirts, too, are modelled with conser-
walton Of material very much In mind
for they are cut decidedly narrow and
fairly short, though not as snort as
some fashionable skirts of last season
The average width Of modish skirts is
about one and one-half yards around
and the length from four to six inches
sfE tho ground.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
War Savings and Thrift Stamps.

War Savings and Thrift Stamps.
During the month of February the
receipts coming into the treasury de-
partment through the sale of War Saw
ings and Thrift stamps totaled SAL
100000 1t Is reported that they aver
age now about 100000 a day. Re-
turns from the same source In England
were $37,000,000. The War Savings
and Thrift stamps give everyone a
chance to be sin" ON the great bust
ness Of winning the war They are
fine investment and within the reach
of everyone. Congress set $2,000,000,-
600 as the amount to be raised by this
means for the year. II this amount Is
reached it will cover the entire cost of
the governments shipbuilding program
for the year. 1t has now from this
source enough revenue daily to build
10000 tons Of shipping and altogether
has received to date funds for building
10000 tons, or "a ships Of 5000 tons
each.
Our strength In this war has not
made itself felt yet as 1t will be felt.
Great reserves of 1t will be forthcom-
ing. We have hardly felt the pinch
of the war yet. In the War Savings
and Thrift stamps we have an opportu-
nifty to all take hand in building
ships, and they must be built. Be
sides this the Thrift stamps are edu-
eating people, especially young pco-
pie and children, to save and to
use money for investment instead
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

of spending 1t for things they do not
really need. Lack of thrift, in this d.
rection, seemed to be almost a univer-
sal failing before the war. Accumu-
lating Thrift stamps Is likely to es-
tablish the habit of saving In young
people and children.
Work Which Only Women Can Do.
Whatever our other activities, we
must ''go on with our knitting In
very literal sense. Sox, sweaters,
wristlets, and bands and then more
sox will be needed In far greater num-
bers than ever before, Surgical dress
ing and bandages, also, must be sup
piled by the shipload, and food must
be conserved. In these affairs the
world leans on women for support But
if each woman gives little time sys-
tematically to Red Cross work and
looks after the conservation of food In
her own home, the great total OF
achievement will do the work and fill
needs depending on us. Our part Is
easy compared to that of the soldiers
and sailors. 1t Is amazing that there
are women, with time and means at
their disposal, who. because they have
no relatives in the army or navy, are
taking no interest, much less any &C.
tive part in the work to be done. They
are not worth fighting for, and should
be held up to the scorn they deserve.
Now is the time when cold selfshness
will betray itself.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
Men and Boys Firstl

The farmers will need human help
to handle and harvest the vast acre
ages needed to produce enough bread
for the nation and the allies. This
work calls for Drawn, muscle, physical
endurance. Time to think Of women
at heavy work In the fields when there
are no American men and boys to be
spared from store, Office or factory.
No business save fighting and pro-
vidng the things fighters must have to
win battles is more important than pro-
ducing enough food. Give your atten-
ton to food production on some farm.
Help your employees to get out to the
farms at harvest and other critical
seasons.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18

were required to do as much as the reg
ular agricultural workers for the same
pay
In order to increase the demand for
women workers, and to add interest in
this kind of work, competitions have
been held throughout the country
The competitors were judged upon
their ability to milk, kill and dress
poultry, harness horses, hoe root-crops,
drive a harrow, spread manure trim
a hedge, and drive cart. Thus 1t is
found that our English-speaking allies
have increased their production under
actual war conditions.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
FRILLS AND PUFFS

The straight one-piece dress is still
the smartest garment.
Batiste promises to rival voiile for
lingerie blouses.
Bands of wool embroidery trim
tailored dresses.
Chenille braids are being used for
spring hats.
Cardinal is actually seen among col
ored umbrellas.
White linen Is promised for vests ia
navy blue suits.
Wells are things that everyone should
renew as often as may be.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
American Wealth
andGay Clothes

put one of these over a slightly worn
and much-used frock, thereby enclos-
ing an old friend In new frame and
presenting brave front TO a world
that Is not too critical in these war
days.
But Paris does not stop at these de-
mure capes. Her ecstatic mood shows
itself in capricious and exquisite gar
ments called capes, which are fash.
Toned for afternoon and evening wear,
They are made In Chinese colors, In
Slavic tones, of satin and chiffon and
metal embroidery. Sometimes they
are maroon colored faille lined with
light blue taffeta and worn over a
gray gown of crepe de chine or satin
and chiffon.
What the Prophets Whisper.
There Is no disputing the fact that
French women have yielded to the
American desire to wear short skirts
on the street, and the skirts in these
new clothes are both narrow and short.
The women who appeared ON the street
In them without leggings or high shoes
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
Z.AY Xz,z...Az
eeoreette Blouses Trimmed in Val.

Georgette Blouses Trimmed In Val.
eff you haven't seen the new blouses
of crepe georgette, trimmed in val
lace, you are missing something" said
a blouse buyer who has just returned
from the Eastern markets. "They are
very enticing, and are shown In regu-
lar, as well as slip-over style"
According to this same authority,
the rage for filet, both real and imi.
tation, continues, and some pretty
models are slip-overs with sailor col.
lars trimmed in filet. Some of the
new georgettes have little collars Of
white mousseline de sole, which laun-
ders very satisfactorily.
The freshest, prettiest of the new
blouses are of net. in white and light
shades. Batiste and wolfe are very
popular for the high-neckcd ones, Of
which there ere great many shown.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
Substitutes for Wool.

The rough weave heavy silks are
good substitutes for woods, and will
answer every purpose Of gaberdine or
serge and at the same time a little
cooler for summer. Silks of this de.
scrlptIon can be used either in light or
dark tones, and some models have been
made up most successfully with fiat
braid applied In smart conventional 10
signs
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1918-05-18
VALUABLE EXPERIENCE.

England's experience in train
ing more than 100000 women to
help make up the deficiency In
man power on her farms will be
valuable to workers in this coun-
try should it become necessary
under labor stringencies In GER
tain sections to enlist women
farm workers. At this time 1t
is not apparent to officials of the
United States department OF
agriculture that the farm labor
needs will require the services of
women In other than the lighter
tasks to which they already are
accustomed. But in order that
food production plans for this
year shall not fall down, the de-
partment has advised its field
representatives, to be prepared
to encourage women to perform
farm labor IL the situation de- ;
mands 1t.