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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
EASTERN TRAFFIC
IS CONGESTED
STORMS ADD TO DIFFICULTIES
ALREADY EXISTING.
HEATLESS MONDAYS REMAIN
Director General McAdoo Says This
Conservation of Fuel is Neces-
sary-New Traffic Committee
New Power for President.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The nations
railroads faced the greatest crisis Of
the winter in the East today.
Renewed heavy snow storms and
the bitter cold sweeping through the
already staggering points due to the
lack of coal and fuel has paralyzed
the great, transportation systems
down to the danger point
These conditions resulted in the
continuation of the voorhees, Mon
days orders which, it had been
hoped, could be revoked this week.
Rations To Be Reduced.
Hotels, restaurants and dining-cars
have been ordered by the food adj
ministration to run on reduced RAJ
tons. Not more than two ounces of
bread or rolls can be served as one
portion, according to the new in
structions issued.
Only in the case of corn, oat meal
and bran bread can serving to any
one person exceed this allotment. In
these cases four ounces is permitted.
New Traffic Committee.
Washington, Feb, GA traffic in
vestigating committee to direct traf-
fic at congested gate-ways to Tess
congested point was appointed by Di-
rector General McAdoo today.
McAdoo's action will result in the
immediate moving of the freight to
the southern points which has been
jamming the New York ports and the
other eastern water terminals.
HeatIess Mondays Remain
Washington, D. G., FEB. 6-After
conferences between Director Gen.
eral McAdoo and Fuel Administrator
Garfield. it was definitely decided
that the heatless Mondays cannot be
abandoned, as had been hoped, be-
cause storms and cold have so bad
ly crippled the movement of coal.
President To Have Control.
The senate interstate commerce
committee has voted to place final
authority in fixing railroad rates dur
ing the period of government con-
troll in the hands of the president.
An amendment to the administra-
ton railroad bill offered by Chairman
Sims and adopted by vote of 10 to
8, provides that the president may
initiate rates and that upon COM
plant of the interstate commerce
commission shall hold hearings and
submit it's findings to the president
for such action as he may deem re-
quired in the public interests.
No Speculation in Coffee.
Washington. Feb. 6.-The food adj
ministration today took steps to cur
tail speculation on green coffee on
the New York coffee exchange The
order permits no speculation in the
product over eight and ohe-half cents
per pound on type number seven of
green coffee by any of the compan-
les. The rule was effective today
and put a bar on the coffee exchange
in New York
The dealers of. green coffee are pro-
hibited from having more than a
ninety day supply on hand
The cutting of the stock is for the
sole purpose of preventing the prof
iting which has been heretofore in
pre-war times, as well as to present
speculation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
Brought His ",xemptions" With Him

Washington. Feb. GA husky ne
gro, with six children trailing behind
him appeared at district board
here.
"Ah claim 'xemption," he said, "and
All got nah Exemptions with me-"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
(By ]. w. T. Mason)
American obi:ctives

New York, Feb. 6-The capture Of
Metz and the bending back of the
German lines will be the first object.
i've of the American expeditionary
forces in France if General Pershing
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
Violent Fighting In Russia

Copenhagen, Feb. 1.-THE Bolshevikt
red guards were sanguinarily defeated
by the white Guards" at Tervala,
Captain Jacobson a Finlander from
Germany announced in a copy of the
newspaper reaching here from there
today. The, Russians it was stated
are at-Viborg and violent fighting is
under way in that vicinity.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07

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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-07
Mahaska County's Quota.

The number OF men required from
Mahaska and adjoining counties fol-
lOwS
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Big Events in US. First War Year
DIPLOMATIC

April president call, for declaration of war against Germany.
April 0-Bafour mission arrives to arrange for whoehearted co-opera-
ton between the United State; and the allies ~ ,r,a.d
April A-French mission with Marshall Johre arrives to ask United
May SPrsidemt send, Root to Russia to peds. American support to the
May s-Pre;iidsnt order, Ptr,hins with $500 troops to France
May 2Iltalian mission arrives to ask aid Tor Italy
Angus, ls-POpe, p.ae. appeal arrives,
November 7-Presdeut send. Colonel House to represent United States
November l6-United State, become, . ~fun-fedsed partner In European
B:s:nS:; l Ett5;,s:.' i %5;ss , . is: VI !; v on Asi'f S., Hs"s'rS
January s~-Presdent outline, America, war aim.
powers, laying down four general principle, which must be adhered
to before peace can be considered.
MILITARY
April 2~-Prssident call. for army to be increased in incements of 500
April 2s-Pre,dcnt decides to send American troop. to France
june i4-Gsnsrsi ptrshins and hi. staff arriv, in France
July D-Drawng of names for first draft
October l0-Amercan troops go into firing line
November 3-First clash Of American and German soldiers
February Transport Tuscania sunk with loss o Ap Americans con
March dN2 a-Germ a' official statement announce, American troops OPP
posing German advancing armies near La Fere
NAVAL
April 2Presidcnt orders navy mobolzed and specially equipped for
May 4-First nohna Of American destroyers reaches war zone.
May l5-Announced that Admiral Sims, in command of American naval
forces, will have a constantly increasing number Of vessels OF vari-
October i7~American destroyer casdn torpedoed, but reached port
November s-American patrol vessel Acedo sunk by u-boat
December 6-American destroyer Jacob Jones sunk by U-boat
January Made known that American antrU boat device is in opera
ton against U-boats and may alleviate menace by August l.
FINANCIAL
April l4-War, loan bill Of SONNNm passed by congress without a
dissenting vote.
April 2S-Fmst 2OM0m loan made to Great Britain.
June ls-First Liberty loan closed with subscriptions amounting to
S0352268O
October 1-Second Liberty loan closed with subscriptions amounting to
A67y532,g0
INDUSTRIAL, ETC.
April 2-Presidcnt orders resources of country noboired for war.
May l9-Hoovert named food administrator.
July 3-Seyen hundred and eighty eight thousand tons cf German and
Austrian shipping seized.
August l0-Food and fuel control bill passed.
December b-Preident takes over railroads and appoints McAdoo d.
rector-g general
March D-Presdert orders seventy seven Duth ships requidioned
March 3-Dayight saving begins at 2 a m.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Million Men Wul. Be in France
Before Summer, and An
other Million, Ready to GO
by End Of Year,
FIGHT IN ALLIES RANKS
Five Million Men Are Available
From America In Emergency
to Stop Menace Of Hun to
Civilization,

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The first
anniversary OF the entrance of the
United States into the war finds the
great resources OF the country just COM
ing into the struggle but rapidly being
prepared.
The achievements Of the first year
are chiefly divided between the army,
which has been supplying and training
fighting forces; the navy which has
been hunting the submarine and con-
voying troops and supplies to Europe,
the shipping board which has been
building q merchant marine and the
treasury which has been advancing
credits to the allies.
All Show Big Effort.
In AT other departments Of the gov
eminent there has been a tremendous
effort to bring all the force Of the
country's resources and power to the
aid OF the actual fighting machine.
For military reasons 1t is not permits
sible to state the exact number OF
American troops in France with Gen
eral Pershing's expedition, but Secre-
tary Baker, in recent testimony before
the senate military committee, predicted
half a million men would be there early
this year apd mat another million would
be ready to 90 during the year.
Occupy Own Sector.
American troops have taken up sew
eral positions on the fighting line in
France, have occupied a sector OF their
own northwest OF Toul, and have had
numerous encounters with the Germans.
Official statements from British and
German army headquarters have shown
that certain American fighting forces
were thrown into the battle brought on
by the great German offensive this
spring, the British wal office first re-
porting them as fighting shoulder to
shoulder with the British and French
troops in the vicinity Of Roye.
By referring to the combined forces
Of the regular army and national guard
a year ago, and comparing the strength
Of the regular army now, the national
guard mustered into federal service, and
the men Of the first draft in canton
ments, it is apparent that the total mum.
Der Of ready fighting men has been in
creased from a meager 100000 to some
thing like a million and a half, witt
about 100000 men registered unde,
the draft still available for calls to tn,
%colors.
100000 Men Available.
Military experts have estimated tina
should the war be prolonged and it be
, come necessary for the United States Il
assume the burden OF carrying on tn
conflict an army Of 100000 men woul,
not be improbable. The immense an,
I sudden expansion Of the army has no
been without criticism but, ii is de
cleared. THE was expected In the con
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

undersea boats. How many of these
craft they have accounted for remains
a military secret.
The treasury, concerned with financ-
ing the war, has raised from Liberty
bonds and war savings stamp sales
more than $,OOO,0O00O0, and on this,
the first anniversary Of the declaration
Of val on Germany, is launching the
third Liberty loan. Treasury estimates
put the expense of the first year Of the
war at about $l2,Q0,0O00OO, exclusive
OF the advances to the allies.
-Four Billion to Allies.
These advances to all the allies have
Aaled, up to the close Of March,
81, o6O,6O0,OO0. The United States has
been secured with the bonds or obliga-
tions Of the countries to which the
money was advanced. More than Sl2S,-
100000 of the sum went to Russia before
the debacle put the country out OF the
war. What return the United States
will get, il any, is considered doubtful.
Chairman Hurley Of the shipping
board, in a recent speech in New York,
at which he outlined the shipbuilding
program fully for the first time, de-
clared the great building program which
is to make the bridge of ships to France
is % percent toward completion. He
pointed out the magnitude of the task
by recalling that the shipping board is
building in a year a greater organiza-
ton than the steel corporation has been
able to build up in more than twenty
years. The recent disclosure by the
British admiralty that German subma-
rines actually are destroying the worlds
shipping twice as fast as il is being
built is the spur which is expected to
put the full force Of the country at this
vital task.
-W,s,t
The farmer who buys Liberty Bonds
is making hay for his country even
| though the weather is cloudy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
The Fable of The Married Party
20 With Words to Spare -
BY George AIDE.
Renowned Humori list and Playwright.

love, love, love, love, love love, love,
love, love, love.
WILBUR"
What Should Be Said.
And now that | have been asked to
supply an article for the third Liberty
loan, | find myself disposed TO follow
the example of the bridegroom and
simply write the following
Buy a Liberty Loap Bond,
Buy a Liberty Loan Bond.
Buy a Liberty Loan Bond.
Is there, in the most outlying town
ship of the United States, a man, wom-
an, or child who does not know why
we are at war, and why we must win
the war If we hope to continue in bust
ness as a free country
Is there any human person in this
nation so numb above the collar as
not 20 understand that Our government
must strike quick and effective blows
to end the war soon, so that the lives
Of Our boys may be spared and all the
more civilized nations of the world
saved from exhaustion and bankruptcy
We need to remind ourselves CON
stantly Of the causes leading up to the
war. We are not to forget German
brutalities or the magnificent martyr
dom of France or the insults we en-
dured before we became fighting mad
Some Not Worth Bothering.
But the man or woman who needs to
be convinced in 1918, that our cause
is just and our motives clear, is not
worth bothering over.
We are too busy these days to stop
and try to pump blood, into shellhsh
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

weapon OF the submarine-the
navy by next year will have the greatest
fleet on the seven seas. Since the
United States went to war. the navy has
contracts for practically 1000
vessels, and beside that took charge OF
repairing the seized German and Aus
ships damaged by their crews at
the orders Of the German government.
Hun Boosted Of Destruction.
The case of the great liner Vatcrland,
now the United States ship Leviathan,
is a fair example OF the efficiency and
speed with which the naval engineers
conducted that work. When the Ger
mans finished their work OF destruction
the Vaterland's commander remarked
he would take his hat off to the Ameri-
mans who could put the ship in shape
in time to be Of any service.
Within six months from the time
his words were spoken the Water
land was In running order and
since, the navy has announced, has
carried numbers Of American troops
and great quantities Of supplies to
the fighting lines in France.
By taking the ships and men Of the
coast guard into its fleets, by the merg-
ing Of naval volunteers and naval mill
tia, and with the growth Of the marine
corps, the navy has expanded its forces
practically five times since the country
went to war.
Transport Losses Few.
In its immense task OF conveying
troops there have been some losses
notably, the Tuscania and the Antilles
but the losses Of life have been fortun,
ately small in comparison with the mum
bers of troops transported. Al the SAINT
time the American destroyers, working
with the British in the submarine zone
have made themselves a terror to tn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

Once upon a time a traveller arrived
at a hotel late in the evening. He told
the clerk that he wished to send a tele-
gram to his wife, but he wanted delivery
postponed until morning.
ITS the first time I've been away
from home since we were married. he
explained. 81 want her to know the
first thing in the morning that I'm all
right, but ! wouldn't have her called up
in the night for anything, If she re-
ceived a wire at night she'd keel right
over before reading it. Shed know that
I'd been killed in a railroad accident"
"In that case" said the sympathetic
clerk, you had better send a night let
ter, because a night letter is never de-
livered until the following day"
Wasting Forty-Eight Words.
The clerk gave the man a blank and
the man, after properly addressing the
message, wrote, Arrived safely" and
signed his name.
1T costs just as much for two words
as for fifty" explained the clerk.
Well, the traveller was OF a saving
disposition. He didn't like to forfeit
something to which he was entitled.
And yet the only real news he had to
convey to the dear creature at home
was that he had arrived safely and all
was we'll.
So he took back the message and re-
yised it to read as follows
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

Our present occupation is to sort out
the quick from the dead
Every resident Of the United States
Of America is to be tagged, either as
an asset or a liability.
The wagon is being pushed up the
long hill
Some are pushisg with their heels
dug into hard clay
Others are letting on to push.
Still others are riding on the spring
seats, permitting themselves to be
pushed by willing workers who hap
pen to be less selfish and more pa
triotic.
When we get to the top Of the hill.
what will be the abb Of those who
sneaked their rides2'
This is no time for pinching and
piking.
BE a true sport. Clean every pocket.
Throw your bankroll on the table and
say to Uncle Sam, Take any part of it,
Who is that sitting so quietly bach
in the dim corner, hoping to be over
looked
"Jar Loosel"
II is the citizen who can afford to
buy a bond. but is modestly endeavor-
ing to conceal the fact.
Jar loose, Mr.. Barnacle.
You can afford almost anything YOU
want. If you don't want the Liberty
loan bonds. you had better take a few
doses of the Red, White and Blue tonic
and get rid of the tired feeling.
Is it true, as reported, that this
weather finds the cold feet hot in the
trenches, but propped against .base-
burners In our most respectable sits
ting roomsl
Let US hope not. ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06
Whole Resources of Nation Modified
During First Year Of War; Army and
Many Skater Records for Expansion

as a military measure, but II Is well
known that an emergency war building
program has been pushed with such
rapidly that the United States is well
on the way to a place second only to
Great Britain as a naval force, and that
in destroyers alone-most proved and
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

version into a fighting force of a ma
lion tradinoDally wshied' to the pur-
suits OF peace.
The expansion Of the naval forces
has been c~haraat,riIed in congre" By
many as praiseworthy. The exact de-
tails, here too, are shrouded in secrecy
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-04-06

boRce IN War Has Aroused
Ixlon and Confidence"

Inspiration and confidence
0pon Americas entrance into
~ wAr and from the effort to
whole power IN the entente
'UosU sxpressed by noted Britons
E6>Deu today In q series Of NEE.
~ people Of the United
3 III first anniversary OF
- participation.
isspised u.s." writes Sir Ig-
QfDrisa, lord chancellor Of Ire
b tie salvation OF humanity"
lvlscoent Mersey. formerly head
connission which investigated
otsuoiou Of the Lusitsns. we
gv>asd one another" declhes Sir
= Conan Doyle.
messages, gathered by the Bel
Jelegfaph, were given to The As
~ Prssa. They represent many
~ politieai and religious be-
kRcefpts from the most notable
- tolisw:
nRnouus 0rDhsa, Lord Chaneel-
G Irshnd-..The splendid way in
- people Of the United States
ehruup themselves whole hearted
- IL prosecution Of the war on
q fight and freedom has In
g I'll with the hope that the
~ soon, In the words OF their
president, be made safe for
(6110f uuns Long, British Secre-
of Stnte for the Colonies--"I hope
~ united efforts Of the great
rSaxoa races and their allies may
~ IN end to the curse OF mill
NJ Rsvsrsad DR.. John B. Gro
pStnais 81 All Ireland-"May God
" - blnsfolk across the seas who
m csmenting the long continued
y 6D11o q Ameriea and Great
- xsnsysss, q son Of the famous
~ this extract IRON one OF his
M poonsi
JAapohtyf OF the wsst
q thee across the Hood.
81; s'. not q s ~ ,I,' si ssss BEST
- 81 round
tvyant's q eonfound.
- kinsmsn Of the west my
=. az. ';:us e freedom
As(hnf Coaaa Doyle "Ameriea
- un6efstand one another. There
|. nses e say. Just hand-srip
oe1sI. Roberts, British Minister
m 1hSxeArPNtriotic labor here re-
- that liz instinct finds such SPLEEN
GfuiDcnse In the heart OF American
~ w 90 forward unitedly to the
syssass q . peace based upon
leleS British Pensions Min
~We look to the coming year fpI
nnaIfestation Of Americas pow.
! Will help forward the allied aim
oQkiae the world safe for demoe-
Nm Reverend DR.. ingram,
Il LOndon--"The entrance OF
~ Into the war was the greatest
= ~ history Of the Anglo
rec and will, I hope, assure
ior or righteous cause"
Bernard vauyhan--'We con-
91ste with al our hearts the cham
~ q The rights Of mankind the
eesicsn people"
vbegent Nerssy--T regard the ad.
o American Is the salvation oi
Wsnian c~rookss-T have beer
M y noting the whole hearted
NJ \ which America Is taking hel
= ~ fight for right and lib
~ CsfsEn, Noyelist-"Oid dissen
sfs dead--old prejudices hav'
70 exist--and not only hand
~ H. have met to defend tn,
Eouatfy, but hearts, too, ar
= : balwark Of safety for tn,
pumhsstsn--The war. aims o
1tBon ore Justice, truth and III
toVoA II civilization. She Is pur
- h . manner worthy Of he
~ her history"
voWara n. Seymour, Admiral o
cbe Neet--"Nothing can be NOR
ufAgiag for the future peace an
hine06 Of oil countries, than III
66er1 Aj1iAace Of the two great siste
ffSi ~ Cvprisn Bndss-"Pres
Vvij,ou'a affirmation that m
= I'm me Ultimate peace Of IN
IT. the liberation Of its peo
u ncw ths war-cry Of the Amer
nation. Those who know and ad
uke Il ass confident that that natio
stts;ued tSp inspiring O''e'
The Yale expositor., 1918-02-21
NOT QUITE WHAT THEY MEANT
eral In Their Use of an un-
familiar Language.

The lateral translation of words and
grammatical construction of sentences
In the different languages is produc-
ave OF some very amusing situations.
A gentleman whose wife was noted
Cor her domesticity was seated next to
a Erenchman at dinner party. De-
string TO compliment his nrighbor and
eater into conversation, he remarked:
'YOur wife. she is very hOmely."
But 1t remained for a German ho-
telkeeper to cap the climax. Having
taken a trip on train he was much
Impressed by the brakeman calling
~EeXt station -. Don't forget your
packages" Desiring TO save himself
the annoyance of forwarding articles
left by departing guests, but mixing
bis English words with his German
grammar, he put up a sign where it
could not be missed by them:
watt Look Have you anything
ieftw
The Yale expositor., 1918-02-21

In the face of changing styles that
make up the panorama of the seasons
there are few things that reappear
each year and show some degree of
stability of form. A long and ample
cane of handsome fur is an instance
of this. Every winter we are sure 10
meet the fur cape among the rich pos
sessions of some matronly wearer, who
knows better than TO change IL with a
shape less enduringly good. The long,
full cape is never entirely out Of the
running. After all, IL seems the best
of all garments to choose when costly
furs. growing always rarer, are to be
made up.
Very rich and splendid fabrics could
not be better managed than by follow
ing the suggestion for furs. Heavy and
gorgeous brocades and velvets demand
the simplest lines and need not be
changed at the within OF fashion. Wom-
en- who own wonderfully embroidered
mandarin coats would not consider
changing and undermining such works
of art; they belong to no particular
time or season and are best worn as
they were originally made.
The evening wrap pictured Is long,
full mantle with its upper portion
made OF brocadcd satin, and the lower