The Benson signal., 1918-06-29
M[)kl. OF HONOR
TESTS ARE FIXED
GENERAL .PERSHlNG TELLS HIS
OFFICERS WHAT DEEDS ARE
TO BE REWARDED.
ARMY STORES Low PRICES
Soldiers in France Can Buy Many
Things Cheaper Than in This Coun-
try-Ncw "Overseas Cap" Added
10 American Equipment, +

Things Cheaper Than in This Coun-
try-New "Overseas Cap' Added
80 American Equipment
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lFrom Committee Public 1nformation)
Washingron.-The tests are ap>
piled TO cases recommended for the
medal of honor, according to instruc-
lions issued as a guide to officers by
General Fershing:
MGn who have performed in action
deeds OF most distinguished personal
bravery and self-Sacrifice above and
Beyond all call of duty; so conspicu-
Gus rs clearly to distinguish them for
galLntry and intrepidity above their
comrades; Which involve Hsk of life
.linarily hazardous service, the omis-
sion OF which would not justly SUBJ
ject the person to censure for short
coming or failure in the performance
Of his duty.
The Observation-Disclosures cross Is
awarded for gallahtry in action to any
one who may distinguish himself in ac-
tion hy extraordinary heroism in con-
netti6fl with military operation
asaf9st an armed enemy, under cir
;cgmstantles which % not justify the
award OF the medal Of honor.
Tke MISUNDERSTANDING medal is
RWaidea for exceptionally meritorious
service to the government in connec-
tion With operations against an armed
enemy,
Prices quoted for June on merchan-
disc i'll the huge general stores op-
Grated by the quartermaster corps IN
France show that members of the ex-
peditionary forces may secure goods
at prices lower thar retail prices In
effect in this country.
June quotations are: Half-pound
package chocolate, IL CENTS; can Of
cherries, "A cents; can of COCOA, IA
cents; pocket comb, 6 cents; can OF
corn, 10 cents; shaving brushes, 10
cents; tooth brushes, II cents; can
strihgless beans, 10 cents; bottle gin
ger ale, 8 cents; can plum pudding, az
cents standard $5 safety razOrs S1.75;
pair shoe laceS, 3 cents; can talcum
powder, S cents pound cut-loaf sugar,
10 cents; spool cotton thread, 4 cents;
two-ounce package smoking tobacco,
Z cents; hand Soap, ! cent; can lob
sters, % cents shaving soap, 4 cents;
bottle Worcestershire sauce, 20 cents;
linen handk kerchiefs, 16 cents pint
bottle olives, % cents; can green peas,
10 cents; shoe polish, 9 cents.
Although the men are issued ample
yations the quartermaster stores are
opened to- the enlisted men for the pur-
pose of permitting them to add to their
menu or To satisfy individual desires
for nainties or delicacies. The highest
grade Of merchandise only is carried
tn stock so that the men may be sure
bf having the best, whether in rations
Or extra supplies.
Meats, groceries, fish, vegetables, no
tions, toilet articles, smokers articles,
and scores of miscellaneous items are
included in the published price lists.
These lists are made available to each
sompany and purchases may be made
either for cash or on credit.
Among the staples to be found In
these chain stores are: Fresh beef,
ham, bacon, turkey, potatoes, rice.
hominy. beans, onions, coffee, tea,
sugar. cheese, cocoa, butter, and evap-
Orated fruits. The canned fruits and
Vegetables include: Apples, peaches,
apricots, pears cherries, currants,
pineapples, prunes, asparagus, sweet
corn, tomatoes, mushrooms, sweet pO-
tatoes spinach, squash, turnips and
beans. Included in the list of canned
meats and fish are: Lobsters, oysters,
Salmon, mackerel, cod, sardines,
shrimps, herring, deYiled cyabs, sau-
sages, tongue, turkey, deNled ham,
corned beef, corned-beef hash, roast
beef and mincemeat.
For the man with a sweet tooth
there are: Jams, jellies, preserves,
raisins, apple butter, maple sirup, mo-
lasses. cranberry sauce, citrOn, nuts,
candy, ETC. The smoker may purchase
smoking tobacco and chewing tobacco,
clSdiS, Cigarettes pipes, cigarette pa
pers' and matches. The incidental
needs of all the men are supplied with
f;lzors, combs, brushes for all pur-
poses, buttons, soap, shaving sticks,
shaving mugs, mirrors, razor strops,
shoe polish. shoe laces toilet water,
taicum powder; tooth powder, witch
hazel, towels, handkerchiefs, pocket
knives, needles, thread, candles and
tlaying cards. -'' ''' '':'
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In one army camp. there are So bat
talon baseball teams, besides the head
quarters, staff, brigade and division
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