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The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
GOVERNMENT ADVISES
STUDENTS TO GET IN
ARMY TRAINING CORPS


Tho attitude OF the war Department
Z towards calling Is year old students
into the army. has been unofuclaiy
outlined in correspondence between
Chester Chambers OF this city and Al
Vim pillc, Acting Secretary in Charge
of Atf!-sittrc instruction of the u. s.
nepaflmcni Of Agriculture.
Young Chambers who graduated
from The Corpus Christi High school
last wear ana who Conlcmplatps en-
irrlng TcXas 4. & NJ College within
ih ncN' iew DAYS recently addressed
Secretary Of Agriculture David D.
Houston as follows:
con account Of the requirement OF
The War Department of a greater man
Iower MS Indicated is the now d,aft
ltw 90 this time pending before Con-
rlvas. and desiring 90 do that which
win ho nfst of an ths greatest henent
io MY country ! am prompted in seek
ms your advice. as Doubtless thous-
1nds of other youths throughout tho
I niied States wonl1 lp glad to have
ai ibis time.
have just finished High school
and anticipate entering A. q NJ. COT
iiert OF Texas noxt month. Ny course
worked ont from the Grammar school
up has been Agriculture ai.d the com
pi'tipn of This course In college has
h"cn my plan from childhood.
Would YOU be- kind enough TO adj
wise me IL hy changing this course 20
mat ot some othpr course I could 30
of more benefit TO my country. and
ten me 30 you can what that course of
study might be.
"a am physically above thcNavcragc
of youths al eighteen
ASSURING you that this letter ia
prompted by purely patriotic motive
and the high appreciation OF your ad
Vice. ! am. Yours truly"
Replying for Secretary Houston. Mr.
ptc under date of Aug. g. writes as
foiows
I'm ropiS TO sonr letter of August
~. to the Honorable David f. lious
ton which has been referred 10 this
Vfficc. I would sugRest That possibl,
the best service YOU can render your
country at the present time would Zoe
io take up the study of agriculture
af the a. a NJ. College OF Texas as
you had planned. taking part as Tar
at possible IN such special war ac-
iiNities as may be carried on al the /
COLLEGE.
"lt is the policy. from the President /
down. Co urge young people. whenever 1
possible. TO continue In school and pur-
sue thci. studies 10 better ~ them.
selves tor the duties that viii come
io Them during and after the war
Young men from eighteen 10 twenty
one years OF age are urged whenever
prnciicnl at the same time TO Join the
student Army Training Corps. an or
gani2rd unit Of the National Army.
subject To the call OF the Presiden,
~ any time.
"Whil, they may be called whenever
necessity demands, the pol
cy OF tho Government viii be To Keep 1
hem boz college al least until their
ira.t age is reached. when ;hoy win \
,e ready TO enter the Army the Navy. |
ir the essential industries not ns raw
ccruts bat with enough military and
professional training to make them Il
iseful as officers engineers. doctors
'homiais. or as experts i'm other lines.
military or civil essential In modaru
Warfare"
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

Great events arc transporting You
aecd iu read the ncSs. Ia - In the Caller
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

Remember that Caller Classified Ads
are certain to get results.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04


The Nucccs County Draft Board IL
completing arrangements for the reg
lstiation ON Thursday. September ~
Of an men between the ages of ~ aud
% years. other than those between the
ages ~ - ead ~ years who have al
ready registered. u o. expected that
moro than 1000 men viii register 90
this time.
Generals speaking the registration
precincts will be the snmo aa the vot
ing precinctH and with practically the
same mon n charge ns presided al
fhe July - Democratic primary cleo
ton The list Of those WHO have been
asked 10 serve as registration officers
follows
CITY wand one Court House chas
New
city ward Two, Guy nan-Joc
rltzsimmous
city ward Three Ola Masonic Tenn
pls Sam Anderson
City ward -Four Rauthingsr's Star.
J. j. Etuthugtr
city Wand Five Leopard street
building formerly occupied by Kicks
Grocery Thomas Sonlhgnte.
Clty Ward Six. Givens building
Staples Street Kelvin Dunno
Fairvisw Jim Mcbride
Tuosa William Konrk
'alallcn- Cnl !. Allen
Hunter NJ = Wright
Aqua Dulcc-- " X. Spear.
l'arquete cullen Wright.
Robstnwn "A T. Gougei.
Bishop ~ J HERON
clarkwood J. II. Heiman
Lanrcles u ". Long.
Sunshine T A. Woodbridge
Brighton.-G. N Ritter
Port Aransns T. a orr
Alta Vista ~ A. Rice.
Riucou " n prasier
The time FOR the opening aud clos
ing of the registration booths. together
With the details win bo announced
later
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

r. X. Bingham Of Corpus christi
has been appointed one Of the deputy
food adnnlstrators for Nueces county.
flo BE- 10 have charge OF the work OF
the iutcrual ORGANIZATIONS.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
JEWISH SERVICES WILL
BEGIN FRIDAY EVENING
Rabbi From Cincinnati viii Be Here
10 Conduct New Year Services

Friday evening. September 6. win
ushoi Boz the opening OF the jewish
\oW Year services. a rabbi from Gin
rnWn nls been secured 10 conduct
thf selicss IA Corpus Christi The
business Establishments n this city
conducted by Jews viii be closed sat
urhN
Iuar evening and saturday morn
ms September . ana T. services will
ts hON generating the feast of Rosh
iiAfHUuAh sunday evening. Septcm-
ner lnd Monday morning. Scptem-
Ner it iNeHc VIII be- services in ohs,r-
Niu0u VI ON klppur.
'illr fel.t of SullSos viii be observed
iN aclso' Friday night September 20.
ind oltuiily morning September "a.
th' ll.i Hsisi i~ that of Shimuni Aye
Whf viii hc celebrated Friday
etfniU Htemher "a, and the follow
iHr s4luas' morning
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
TODAY'S CALENDAR
Weather Bullet,,

Local forecast for today. CLOUDY:
coming northeast.
At the Theatres
ADMINISTRATIVE Frederick In "Her
Final Reckoning"
Queen Triangle Players In High
Stakes"
Liberty Nell shipman in THE Girl
From beyond
Today's Calendar
South Texas Teachers Institute.
Central school. session starting this
morning al O'Clock.
Twenty Nu"ces County reristranta
VIII leave az noon today over the Link
Lines for Camp Travis.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
JURY NOW SELECTED
RUSSELL WILL CASE
IN DISTRICT COURT

elartHs in Suit invo,v;ro E.,,,.
Appraised at s4so,ooo This mornina /
WI sea'n the Introduction OF Tes-
tlmcry
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

Mrs John T. Bartlett has been an.
nuuncod f manager in Nurcgs County
tnr fhF Young MWnns Christian 49,
sooiauou Ihe state is bemg thor
uushH rrMni1ed preparatory To a.
ttatrwuie drive for funds 90 start on
November 3D.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

Miss fiorener Dunn is acting dis
trici rhlh dutnE he Trial of the ltus
sell win casr Cierh G.. 4. Wilkinson be-
luE Interested 800 the case.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04

Naeoes lodge No. &c OF the Odd Fell
inws last uight Was host TO Southwest
efn Lodge 80. 5i3 of kngsvillo and
Arkansas Pass Lodge No. 75s the Kings
willie lodge furnishing q candidate for
me first degree. which was conferred
pa j. l.. Meadow. the degree team be
ng composed ~ members OF the three
lodges.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
A. meeting Of representatives o. the

Al meeting OF representatives. Of the
iHhlns industry held Yesterday with
County Food Administrator Edwin
tlNto report WAS adopted recon
mcndins a scaic of prices 10 bee paid 10
fishermen ION their catches 81 the va
rious CLASSES of fish. also wholesale
prices oi fish The report Will bv FOR
Waritl to State Food Administrators
rcdeu. Representatives from Nueces.
Aansas and san Patriotic counties at
tended thr conference.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04
LOCAL DRAFT BOARD
ARRANCES PLANS FOR
HUGE REGISTRATION

Men Between the Ages OF 10 and as
Years, With Exception OF Those Who
Have Already Been Listed. viii
Register IA Their Precincts for tho
SclcctiVe Draft
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1918-09-04


e'tion u a jury 20 hear the
VIII case was completed N.s-
teNtt the civll court OF the eSth
ma u IS expected that The In
t"l" n q testimony viii begin this
The trial viii likely require
Under OF tins and pant on
ck.
rors selected are
honner a. Barthlome. 4 Vet
nk =, Gay, W. :. Gray. }. T.
samuel Adler. T. l.. Bernard
htin +. u. Edison. James u.
pa Leonard Han.
l Of the iatc Mrs. MARY c.
Who left an estate OF sis0. 600
value, Is being contested IN
which IL styled r. O. Cook ct
IA pepike ~ al There AFRO
twenty PARTIES Interested in
.""n either as plaintiffs or
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09

German lines, and when this was
being written is three miles behind
the American front line.
The theater was taken after two
hours hard fighting in which the
place was riddled with machine gun
bullets. One hundred and fifty Ger
man prisoners were captured when
the Germans finally hoisted the white
flag. An entire motion picture outfit,
including projection, films, piano and
screen was taken. In the projection
the Americans found a German
comedy reel ready to be shown.
The American Red Cross supply
truck when it reached the town was
sent to the theater which was turned
over bodily to the canteen work.
Within a few minutes 500 men were
in line being served by three Red
Cross workers with hot chocolate,
cigarettes, tobacco, eating chocolates,
toilet articles, blankets and under
wear.
The captured piano was kept going
all day long by musical soldiers. The
reading and writing room Immediate
ly established was crowded all day
long, four hundred soldiers taking
their first chance to write home since
the start of the drive.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
How Madge Won Her Way With
DicJ>y and Then His Mothers
Regrets.

l sprang to the side of the baby's
in such a manner that he would have
to put me aside bodily if he raised
our crying child.
'Dicky," [ measured my words,
making them absolutely colorless, de-
void of ony rancor or temper. 81
must ask you not to take up baby.
In two or three minutes he'll stop
crying and go to sleep. Then the next
time he cries to be taken up the task
of training him will be much easier
I cannot have all this labor lost this
morning"
It was a critical moment in both
our lives. I think Dicky recognized it
as we'll as I although he was livid with
anger at my opposition. But if he took
up our baby he would have to push
me aside in a manner that would hurt
me. That he was angry enough to do
it I knew. But would even his anger
lead him to SO far forget himself This
was the question that waited an an
swer for a long half-ninute while my
husband glared at me.
Then he stepped back a pace, letting
his hands drop Imply at his sides.
The chivalric tradition that he mustn't
lift his hand against a woman had
triumphed. There was no knightly re-
straint upon his tongue, however. He
unloosened his speech, tipped with
venom.
"Oh-h-h!" he drawled with an ugly
little laugh. 80 she's starting in with
some of the fifty famous varieties Of
raising children, guaranteed by the
Old Maid School Marns Association.
You'll pardon me I'm sure for not
recognizing the idea. I thought when
| came upstairs that perhaps you were
busy and the poor little kiddie was
alone, but, of course, now that I know
it's a course of training l must yield
you're Utterly Wrong"
you've made such a singular sue
cess of your attempts at training me-
my dear, have caused my love and re-
spect for you to rise to such dizzy
heights by your untiring efforts, that
I'm sure you will have no difficulty in
rearing your SON."
Despite my humiliation al the bitter
invective I couldn't repress a little
thrill of gratified triumph at his in
advertent admission that he had not
been in his room when he heard the
baby crying. I stole a glance at his
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09

Love- promises to be the one big
topic for the first OF the coming week
when it will be presented by New
Britain's finest theater. Fox's. When
mention is made of the greatest Aim
masterpieces since the beginning OF
this new form of entertainment there
7 are outstanding but two or three real
master productions, THE Birth of
Nation" and THE Prussian Cur"
probably coming to mind first. Bui
now comes what promises to be the
everlasting motion picture master
piece, The Great Love" The eight
reels required to unfold this impress.
sive production carry one from
familiar scenes of America, that
haven of democracy watched by tha
eyes of the world, to France, where q
new chapter of the story is upfolde6
and then to the scenes of action that
will bring cheers and tears from the
most hardened citizen. While the cast
brings an array of stars to the screen
greater than has ever before been
seen in any single production they
are of secondary consideration.
so massive and timely is the
story and SO exciting the ever
changing scenes. Robert Harront
a splendid type of the young, daring
and adventuresome American, with
Henry Walthall, we'll remembered al
the Little Colonel in Grifith'a
Birth of a Nation" Rosemary Thelbyf
Lillian Gish and numerous others
whose followers are legion in New
Britain will appear in THE Great
Love" The picture will be presented
at Fox's exactly as it was at the Strand
theater in New York with a, wonderfui
musical accompaniment and effects to
bring to life the big startling scenes
of the picture. While the enormous
expense attached to bringing 'Ths
Great Love- to New Britain would
stagger most theater owners the policy
of the William Fox organization to
give the most for the least money will
again be evidenced by the surrounding
attractions. -Four excellent vaudeville
numbers will be seen in addition te
short subjects for the screen OF
recent release.
When it Is understood that MODS
thronged Broadway for hours waiting
for an opportunity to view THE Great
Love" and that every record at the
Strand theater for receipts number OF
people played to, ETC., were smashed
one can anticipate In q small degree
what Is in store tor theatergoers al
Foxs OH the first three days OF riexf
week. The management urges pa
irons to come as early as possible, II
necessary doors will be thrown open
early but no advance sale Of tickets
can be held as hundreds might come
late and be disappointed. thinking
their tickets good at any hour.
For tomorrow night, Fox's will offer
another of their unrivalled Sunday
double feature programs; Harry
Carey, in "a woman's Fool" dra-
matte 5-reel western story and Con-
stance Talmadge In up the Road" q
select society picture OF much promise,
Several other short subjects of q sup
Elementary character will also be
shown with musicai program OF
catchy numbers from the latest Now
York successes.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
THEATER BILLS TONIGHT

hits and they promise fine musical
program for tomorrow night.
Monday the Lyceum will present
the great wonder boy Charles Ray
in his famous success, "A Nine
O'Clock Town. Charlie is a twelve
o'clock fellow in this picture who
finds that his old home town Is fast
asleep but he finally decides to let
it sleep on. There will also be an
other big feature starring the clever
star, polite comedy. Mabel Normand.
Gay, sparkling and very beautiful
her wonderful eyes and sure sense
of comedy make any production in
which she appears sure-f1re attrac-
ton. The sprightly Mabel sustains
the burden of the comedy drama on
her shaDely shoulders, aided by
famous HERBERT Rawlinson, as her
leading man. The picture this time
is Back to the Woods, an adven-
ture in an elevator that led to
romance in the mountains. Monday
also brings a fine new vaudeville show.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
MY SOLDIER SWEETHEART
Adele Garrisons Continuation
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

mother, and saw by her look of cha
grin that she had caught his admission
also. But Dicky gave neither of US
time for oral or mental comment. q
Are you sure you have your course
of training fully outlined?" he went
on. eff I might Ire permitted to sug-
gest an addition I would like to call
your attention to the inestimable ad-
vantage it might be to you to train
him in the gentle art of breaking open
desks and pilfering papers from
them. You could do it easily, and see
how wonderfully you could work it..
You could engage me in conversation
while the kiddie did the stunt. And
so you'd always have a line on my
checkbooks with no suspicion divert
ed to yourself. y e. --r Il ..n
l heard a little gasp from. my
mother-in law, knew that she realized
for the first time that Dicl<y thought
it was L, not she, who had taken his
checkbook from his desk. I glanced
toward her, and saw that her face
was white, but that she was-gallant1y
opening her mouth to speak.
"Richard," she said feebly, but with
a ring of authority in her voice,
stop! You're utterly wrong. Mar
SdfeL QlQn u
Mother" I interrupted, this is
awfully good of you to explain that I
didn't intend to let the baby disturb
Dicky, but you're really too used up
to talk any more. Dicky, you may
say anything you wish to me at some
other time. But just now, please,
please go away, and let me take care
Of your mother. She needs attention"
you're a Good Woman"
He turned to his mother, ignoring
What do you want, mother?" he
asked gently.
I shook my head at her warningly.
YOU'D better-go-Richar she
said
Turning on his heel Dicky went out
of the room, closing the door none too
gently behind him.
"You-should-not -have-done-
that-Margaret," she said feebly
when [ had put her in an easy chair
rubbed her hands and given her the
drops which I always keep at hand
for her.
'Listen, mother" I said firmly. sit
is far better that Dicky think this Of
me than of you. At any. rate, it's my
affair." and I must ask you not to be-
tray me"
you're a good woman, Margaret -
she returned, pressing my hand, land
I'm sorry I interfered about the baby"
Look at the baby I said smiling.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

Paris, (By Mail, "A captured Ger
man moving picture house in the st.
Mihiel sector in two hours after the
Americans got into the town was
turned in to an American Red Cross
outpost. This theater, before the
American drive, was six miles back of
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
FADS AND FASHIONS

Pointed frills bound with velvet rib
bons are charming.
Collars are dark in color and bulky
in general effect.
The newest skirts are a yard and
ree-quarters in width.
Frocks of velvet are collared with
errnine, chinchilla or seal --~.
The fve-inch hem of an evening
gown is finished with a band of Jet or
poillettes
novelty noted in furs is gray
searacul trimmed with beaver collars
and cuffs 49,
Some of the new skirts are SO mar
row as to necessitate a slit on the
right side.
Bands of fine tueking at the bot
tom of skirts produce a braid trim
ming effect.
A brown wool coat occupies quar-
ters over a tan jersey skirt striped
with brown.
Geom etrica1 allover bead designs
have taken precedence over all other
bead patterns.
A narrow band of brushed wool
may enhance the line of the hem of
a WOODEN frock
flannel vests in dull gray, tans and
white are used.
A black velvet hat has a high
pointed crown and a brim faced with
white charmeuse.
Long loose sleeves of transparent
material button from top to bottom
on the inside seam.
There are new silk stockings WOW
en- in links much like coat of mail
The armholes of some of the new
coats truly extend down to the hips.
The 3o-inch length coat of seal or
beaver is belted with suede belt.
Squirrel will be much used on
copper-color satin duvetyn and velour
suits.
Paris says that there is a predon-
nance Of grays, browns, red and
black.
Paris vouches for the frock with q
straight plain back and draped
front.
On a deep blue cloth frock heavy
silk embroidery in copper is very eff
fective.
Black plush as a. trimming is excel
lent for hats.
What we thought impossible once,
but now perfect in style. is the short
skirt and long train combined.
sashes are now seen to tie on one
hip.
Coats of broadcloth are trimmed
with patches Of broadtail.
tunic of black satin is edged
with gray crocheted wool lace.
A smart costume includes a skirt
of cream colored chiffon, a corseIet
blouse of dull silver lace and a ruff
fed cape of rose taffeta.
No matter how many mart one
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09

med with band Of brick color duve-
tyne.
With those plain dark gowns seen
so often just now pearls may be
worn to great advantage.
The new lingerie features Philip
pine embroidery.
The three-piece suit. including the
long coat, is by far the most smart
and economical of all the new suits,
A plainly severe coat of black satin
tops a narrow skirt of brick-red duve-
tyne.
Prune-colored velvet is q favorite
material for winter hats.
The chemise dress seems to gain
in popularity as the season wears on.
Grey and white raveled floss is
used as a substitute for astrakhan.
Collars and aprons are charming
~ irregular.
Panels are ofttimes shirred across
the tops.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
.FOX'S THEATER.

1t is very rarely that New Britain is
offered anything in the theatrical line
that has the reputation that is enjoyed
by THE Great Love- monster
motion picture attraction that
promises to be the biggest thing in
the city this year. Created by D. W.
Griffith, fostered by the combined
nations that make up the Allies in the
present world conflict and produced
amidst scenes so gripping in their in
tensity that ones eyes can be- said to
be glued to the screen. THE Great
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09

piece dresses a woman has, she can
generally use a pretty blouse.
Taupe is favorite color for mo-
tor coats this season.
One of the newest evening sleeves
is kinono cut, but reveals the outline
of the arm.
Many blouses are made on the
"biddy'' style.
Came1s hair is very popular for
both dresses and suits.
Grosgrain ribbon is excellent in
binding.
Blue fox is a charming trimming
for jade cclored duvetyne.
The new shoes have tops of cloth
or suede and leather buttons.
Tan is an excellent and smart col
or for wells.
A vest may be a series of small
and dainty tucks
A black velvet gown has a tunic
Of birch color chiffon, which is hem
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-11-09
LYCEUM THEATER

Today. Wallace Reid will be seen
for the last time in one of the very
best spy stories of. the year. This
photoplay tells the story of an Ameri-
can aviator who joined the Famous
French Aviation Corps. but is sent
back to drill American aviators, He
tells Of one of his very thrilling ex-
periences while he was in France, a
story of how he won a French Cross
for bravery, through helping a girl
and her "Ffrehy', the most noted of
French spies. The story is one of
those which will appeal to every man,
woman and child so don't miss this
one we'll worth while. The Lamount
Trio is a novel wire act, and Warren
and Templeton are very amusing and
Toresti is an unusually good musician.
For Sunday there will be a great
big double feature bill, ITO Him
That Hath" starring Montague Love.
The picture deals with the present
day treatment criminals receive. 1t
tells how they are haunted by detec-
tives when released from within the
prison walls and when settling down
and trying to find honest work. they
are often thrown out of enployme nt
through the unseen hand of the
police. The other feature will be
False Ambition" with Alma Rubens.
A wonderfully interesting picture that
will grip and hold your attention
from start to finish. The orchestra
has some of the very latest musical