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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-08
ROOMS FOR RENT

BROAD. 8. 1I29-Roons 10 let. with OF
laud and Hog Island
CHESTNUT 1000
-.-- Rooms and professional Offices
CHESTNUT. 2ui3 --- Large WciI furnished
rooms, "loctric light; rcf.
LOCUST ST. 4n35--Nircly furnished rooms,
board II desired. Preston $3.50 w
"lI', y. 3332-N"atly furnished room Tor
E"uis. good r"forouco
'lST 81. :. 11S Second story front
E"'' I'h'h ouIN' reference. Belmont
NElI-FlRN SIZED ROOM for gentleman:
q, hi INdl" f.milN. ruuv. to I car lines. Phone
Woodland a35S.
ROOMS aud suites in 6 houses furnished or
unturn' housokocpuG hrulv 2i7 $ 15th.
Furnished
BROAD, $. li03--Furnshod single aud On
SUITE; running cold and hot water: electric
lEhl' hot water heat; janitor service: fuf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-08
MORTGAGES

MONEY FOR MORTGAGES
Liberal loans; quick results; building asso.
ClatiOn funds; loans on estates ''---s.
&. ". TAYLOR
703 Lincoln Building. Walnut 4ass
500 TO $4,000 TO LOAN -
10 rp2l estate owners on note or mortra - Z
SETTLEMENT SAME DAY IF NECESSARY
ARTHUR J. LEUPOLD
BAILEY Bids. l2lS Chestnut 424 s. 52d
500 OOO - & L. funds awaiting invest In
LIST, I'd & split mortgages. Improved Phiia
prop,s only. Shuttleworth, 3054 Kensn ave
FOR SALE-5i2 per cent first and q per
cent second mortgages In Montgomery co.
Ralnh q, Hall, Atty. Land Title Bldg.
FUNDS for first and second morteage,
Philadelphia and nearby New Jersey and
Pcunsylvania. Lamb 60. 737 Walnut It,
LARGE amount for first and second mort.
gaGrs, 1901 Chestnut St. Room 1907
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-08
Chestnut Uill =
I'rankford
Tioga
OAK LANE

BROAD AND ERIE. 37OG n. Broad--Dwcl-
ling aud lot, 1sxI02: splendid for business
or apis. aud much better wh"u subway
comes II. Mcclcland, owner. ln2. Chestnut,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-08
TRIP wANTED-FEMALE

..ny = Experienced chcccls,c. coater-
trSsntsd. steady work, Nprly lIanscom
Nth'-as 40
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
CREDIT EXCHANGE COMING
Merchants Like The Idea And Nearly
All Are Subscribing.

The announcement last week that
a credit bureau was to be established
in Cambridge caused numerous in
quiries as to the method of becoming
member and the result has been
fast increasing list of subscribers.
Present indications are that practi-
cally every ferchant in Cambridge do
ing any credit business will be list
ed. The representative who are to
install the bureau report All unusual
amount of interest, which is undoubt
eddy due to the fact that there has
been for long time real need Of
such an agency in town. Not until
now, however, has the right method
of installing it been shown, and the
merchants are quick to appreciate it.
Every merchant in Cambridge will be
given chance to join the bureau.
1t will take several weeks to COM
plete the preliminary work and then
additional time will be required to
complete the tabulation and printing
of the rating book after the advance
work has been completed, so that
formation of the local association to
handle the central Office bureau and
the continuation work will not take
place for seyeraf months.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
Brief Local News

Miss Charlotte Bramble left Sun
day for Atlantic City, where she will
spend the week
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
CAMBRIDGE FAIR WANTS
GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT
Secretary Lake Has Taken Matter up
With Agricultural Department and
Hopes to Land Big Exhibit.

Bureaus of the United States De-
partment of Agriculture are prepar-
ing their exhibit material for display
with the combined Government eX-
Ihibits which in August will open"
on five circuits of approximately 35
State fairs and expositions. Nearly
all phases of Department Of Agricul-
ture work will be treated in order
that the public may become better
acquainted with it and be enabled to
make wider use of the departments
service. War activities will be
stressed-in fact, the big idea will
be increasing the production of food
to back up the boys lover there, %
and showing how it can be done.
Secretary Edwin S. Lake, of the
dorchester County Fair Association,
has taken up with the Agricultural
Department the matter of securing
one of these government exhibits for
| the Cambridge Fair, which will be
held the last week in August.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
NOTICE

Owing to the high cost OF all ma
terials, and gas, we. the undersigned
merchants of Cambridge, agree to
sell all soda drinks at Toe, COM
mencing July 25th.
Milk shake, 10c.
Lemonade, 10c.
Sundaes, 15c.
Banana Splits, zoe.
tSigned.)
W. H. Meekins & Bro, Geo. O..
Dashiell, E. A English, S. Valeck,
Cambridge Pharmacy, A. T. Jones.
McAllister Drug Co., Cambridge Can
dyland, Cambridge Restaurant, A. E.
Singer, Postoffice Pharmacy, G. R.
Corkran, M. Sullivan, LeCompte &
Orr, Jones G Hurley, Geo. w. Meek
ing.-Adv. 24-2t.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
MORE MEN Are CALLED
TO THE TRAINING CAMP

Fifteen Were Called to Leave on The
Steamer Last Night For Camp
Meade.
The men who were called to the
colors about ten days ago, left on
the steamer last night, enroute for
Camp Meade, where they will likely
spend sometime undergoing training
before leaving for overseas.
The men We're addressed by Judge
w. Laird Henry and Frederick H.
Fletcher, Esq, and had the lnsur-
ance and Home Service features ex-
planned to them by Miss Mary G.
Leonard and Miss Katharine Wal
lace. Each man was presented with
a sweater and a smileage book, Miss
Grace Leonard being chairman Of the
Sweater Committee, and Mrs. James
&c. Leonard of the Smileage Com
mittee:
The men leaving yesterday were:
Willie D. Bradshaw, East New
Market.
Gilbert Medford Tull, Federals-
burg.
Benz. Kemp Saunders, Woolford.
Lloyd Insley, Church Creek.
Ira A. Lord, Williamsburg.
Thomas Reeder Spedden, Cam
bridge.
John Asmussen, Hurlock.
Omar Elzey, Cambridge, Route 3.
Fred Kern, Cambridge, Route 2.
William Oliver Robinson, Win
gate
Ebbin mclaughlin, Bishops Head
Herbert Lee Harper, Cambridge.
w. Calvin Livingston, Cambridge.
Frank Robbins, Cambridge.
Russell Van Buskirk, Cambridge.
Herman E. Boog, of Vienna, who
was transferred by the Local Board
for Hand county, South Dakota, also
left with the men. Mr.. Boog is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Boog, of
near Vienna; he was working in
South Dakota at the time of the reg
istration and was transferred here
by the Board of that place.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
Mrs. Wadden Injured

While walking around in the yard
of her home, at the corner of Locust
street and Choptank avenue, yester-
day afternoon, Mrs. James w. Wad-
dell, wife of Mr. James w. Waddel1,
the lawyer, stumbled and fell, and
broke her left thigh. She was taken
to the hospital for treatment, and
was reported this morning to have
passed a very comfortable night.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-07-24
OPERATORS WANTED.

On all parts of high-grade shirts
and underwear: army work, highest
prices paid on all work, and 10 per
cent. bonus on government work. We
have installed all high-grade speed
machines, factory centrally located
plenty of light, cool in summer and
well heated in winter. Beginners
paid while learning Our employees
are paid each week.
ROSENBLOOM e LEVY.
S. E. POTTER, Mgr, los Rae est.
Adv 1q-6t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
At THE LASALLE.

Todays special holiday attraction
AZ the LaSalle theater is entitled
Up Romance Road. and stars that
viriIe screen favorite William RUS
sell 4 Burton Holmes travel reel
adds interest 10 the program.
Theda Bara. the screens best known
vampire lady. will be seen at the
La Sale theater tomorrow in the at
traction that brought her nation
wide fame as an interpreter Of en-
tictng feminine roles Entitled A
Fool There Was this is an adapta-
ton OF Hiplings "a nous master
piece and gives the fascinating star
opportunity 20 display her emotional
talents 20 the fullest degree Al
though the story pictures in a
graphic manner the degra dation OF a
man who falls under the sway OF
an attractive but relentless adven-
turess. IL has been most artstically
handled and is remarked bly, ably
directed and acted picture Al
mirers Of Miss Bara will Join IN the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
CHARGE PR0-GERMAN
BURNED MANS BARN

PRINCETON. Ind. July Ben
Weller so, was arrsigned in court
here today charged with burning the
barn OF Alonzo Cocker. a neighbor-
Weller. who is a native OF Germany.
i alleged TO have made pro-Ger-
man utterances at various times and
upon one occasion, L. is charged that
he said Damn YOU Americans. /
turned the cattle in there 20 eat up
your corn, and TN burn YOU out in
less than two weeks"
The barn OF Cocker was destroyed
by IRE and IL was with difficulty that
the residence was saved. Invesuga-
ton has been conducted Of the asser-
tons that Weller. who owns 500
acres Of land IN Gibson county. has
frequently 50 ia he would do anything
for Germans and he has assailed
Americans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
Can Fruits From SUMMER Plenty
For Your Meals Next Winter

in place OF part of the sugar Ordi-
narily used. Sirups with a distinctive
favor add sweetness. but also, Of
course. change the flavor of the can
ned fruit a little experimenting IN
handling fruits should enable a
housewife 20 develop various COM
binatons Of fruits and sirups which
are pleasing TO her own family.
Caution: Fruits canned with plain
water or with other than sugar strip
should not be sold until the jars
have been labeled 10 comply with
local and federal requirements as 20
description OF contents.
How TO Can Fruit.
Boil empty jars and Tide for al
least 10 minutes before you I'll them
with the fruit Rubber rings just
before being put on the jars should
be cIeansed by dipping for minute
into a quart Of boiling water in
which a teaspoonful OF cooking soda
has been dissolved Take the Jars
out of the water bath, drain quickly
and nil. while still hct with the fruit
prepared as described below Fill
ne jar with hot strip or hot water
Put on the lid but do not seal abso-
lutely tight, so as 10 allow for eX
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
SAVING FARMERS
MILLION DOLLARS
Indiana County Agents Doing
Great Work in Conserving
Seed Corn.

LAFAYETTE. July s. County
agricultural agents saved Indiana
farmers more than million dollars
on their seed corn alone this year.
according 20 an estimate made to-
dag by g. Henry state leader In
seed corn work This estimate.
which he says is conservative was
based on the report Of the average
seed corn price in Indiana when
compared with that or other states.
Indiana's average seed corn price
vas practically s.. reports from
every county i'm the state show.
While the prices ranged from $500
90 considerable above 50, some of
30 being sold at auction for Unheard
Of prices. the average was $500,
Or Henrys figures show.
To- takes more than million
bushels OF seed 10 plant Indiana
corn acreage. Mr. Henry went on
the assumption that half Of the
farmers had their own seed. thus
making a half million bushels OF
seed corn, which the county and
emergency demonstration agents
we're Instrumental in supplying The
average price i'm Indiana was nearly
S3 below the average for ueighbOr-
inE states as viii be seen by their
figures. Illinois SO. Michigan IS,
Wisconsin 81. and Ohio $3.50
II the agents supplied this much
corn, and figures indicate they did,
then they really saved farmers in
this state million and a half dol
lars This corn was supplied by the
agents through their seed stocks
and labor survey which located sur
plus supplies. the surplus being
transferred from community 20
community and county 10 county.
The agents also made possible the
bringing into Indiana OF many car
loads Of high e sting seed corn and
the keeping out Of large amounts
Of purely southern corn.
This saving was brought about
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
ELKHART YOUTH Is
KILLED IN ACTION

ELKHART. Ind. july s.-Delbert
r. Calender. who was reported IN
wednesday, army casualty list. as
having been killed in action. met
death on June Is. according TO word
received here by the soldiers moth
or. Mrs Emma Fields Calender
enlisted here Dec. - 1916. four DAYS
before he was Is years old. ad has
not been home since He was with
the FIRST troops TO reach France.
In a letter received by his mother
last March, Calender said he was
well and that he had just returned
from che front for a few days
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
WAR LABOR BOARD
PLANS WAGE FIXING
Standardization of
Pay For All War Labor
in Country.

Standardization or wages for all
skilled and unskihsd labor engaged
in war work will be rushed through
with all dispatch by the war labor
policies board as the necessary coral
larry to Capitalization of war recruit
ing in the United States employ
ment service and the second step IN
the la Dor sterilization program.
The war labor policies board, con-
sisting of the heads of the arms
OF the department of labor and the
production chiefs of the other gov
eminent departments and boards,
adopted Q resolution last Friday.
calling upon its committee on
Standardization to proceed with its
work as rapidly as possible and an
nOuncing that as soon as standards
are esta bhshed the full weight Of
each government department and
board will be exerted for their main
enance.
To Consult Employers and Work
eTs.
The resolution also provides that
in the determination Of proper
standards. representatives of labor
and employers will he consulted.
The signatories to the resolution. in
addition 10 Felix Frankfurter. as
sistant 10 the secretary of la Dor and
chairman Of the policies board. rep
resent the war, navy and agricul-
ture departments, the shipping and
war industries boards. and the food,
fuel and railroad administrations
The offcial text follows:
Policies Boards Resolution.
Whereas the recent uncoordinat-
ed activities of government con-
tractors in the matter of hiring Ia
Dor for war industry have result
ed in competitive bidding by one
contractor against another for the
available labor at any scale deem
ed expedient for the occasion. which
has resulted in producing restless
ness and wasteful movement OF labor
from one industry to another: and
Whereas il is absolutely essential
to the Sterilization OF industry
throughout the United States that all
wages for both skilled and unskill-
ed labor engaged in war work, af-
ter conference with representatives
of labor and industrial manage
ment, be standardized; Therefore
be IL
Resolved, That wages paid by
government departments and con
tractors engaged in war work should
De stabilized by this board, that the
committee on Standardization is
hereby instructed 10 proceed with
its work with all possible expedition,
and that as soon as such standard
lied scales are established the full
influence and authority of all de-
partments Of the government rep
resented on this board will be eXer-
cised to maintain them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
THEATERS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

For Liberty" a war drama with
scenes laid in Berlin at the time Of
the declaration of war by the United
States is today's attraction at the
Auditorium. The picture has a
wonderful story to tell and is set
in surroundings that are bound 10
be Of utmost interest to every
American for IL gives an insight
into the intrigues and difficulties
and tragedies that were occurring
IN Germany at the time. But il
must be understood that II is first
and foremost a story Of the life
of an American woman OF the high
est instincts who is true TO her
country and 10 her affections. The
working out of a romance in the
midst Of the atmosphere that exist
ed in Germany when America went
into the war was certainly a hazar-
dous thing. Gladys Brockwell who
plays the leading role is said 10 do
her very best in this production.
The play is beautifully presented
and shows many thrilling and new
scenes in which the war element
play To- pal T. AAN AAbNtsD
Of Hate" which is one of the best
and most exciting serial stories ever
told on the screen. and in which
that daring and popular player.
Pearl White. is starred, and the
Ford weekly are also on as usual
today.
Another war drama entitled
Mothers OF Liberty With Barbara
Castletou. Walter Miller, Beulah
POINTER and William Tooker in the
leading parts Will be presented to-
morrow. IL tells an entirely differ
ent story. but one that Is full Of
interest from start TO finish. A
Lonesome Luke" comedy, called
Somewhere in Turkey and a
hand-colored educational ilm Will
complete tomorrow's bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
NILES, MOB.

NILES, Mich, July 3.-Mr. and
Mrs. Noel j. Wright of Buchanan
were in he city Tuesday to observe
their 53rd wedding anniversary at
the home of their daughter. Mrs. T.
j. Tormey. The couple were mar
ried soon after Mr. Wright received
his honorable discharge from the
army. having served in the Civil
war.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Parsons and
children have reached Oakland.
calf, ana viii reside there per
manently. They made the trip a.
far as Sante Fe, y. NJ. in an auto
mobile.
Grover Hobart has begun suit for
divorce from his wife. Pearl. on the
grounds of desertion.
Peter Eagan Tuesday sold his
farm of 100 acres in Howard twp.
10 Howard Evans, the real estate
agent whose purchase and pro-
posed purchase of several of the
most valuable farms i'm this section,
all lying along the right Of way OF
the Michigan Central Railway Co,
has given rise 10 many rUmors as
u the purchase Of the property,
ard which the buyer declines 70 tell
This is the second farm Mr. Evans
has purchased. but several other
deals are pending
Mrs. Emma Tobin of Calumet,
vice president of the Rebe6ah as
semoly o. Michigan. is in the city
10 visit The local Rebekah lodge.
Phillip Hadsell, brother Of DR..
Abby Henderson. concluded visit
WIKI the latter and left TO-DAY for
Vancouver. 3. c.. having enlisted in
the surveyor branch Of service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

through agreement on the following
seed corn prices by state Food Di-
rector q. ] Christie. a committee OF
the county agents. and the indorse-
ment of the state food production
and conservation committee Old
corn. unsorted $3.50. old corn. sort
ed. 81; old corn. sorted and tested.
SIS. new corn, properly dried and in
dI1idusl ear tested, $3.50 10 81
These prices were not set by law.
but they were decided on as reason
able. and the moral effect in the
state due 20 the work OF the agents
served 20 keep the prices down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

cherries, hgs. and other fruits so
abundant this summer. can be made
70 supply many desirable desserts
for winter, and with little trouble.
Pra ctically all fruits can be canned
AZ home in ordinary Gamers or in a
large vessel with tightly fitting COW
er. IN fact, fruits are easier 10 can
than most vegetable They are
prepared more quickly and need 10
be boiled in the Jars only once and
generally for a shorter time than is
necessary TO can other products.
Canned fruits preserve most of the
delicate fiavors and succulence Of
fresh fruits and are the nearest sub
stitute for fruits fresh from bush or
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

tree. They are very valua bic IN the
winter diet They supply acids and
mineral substances very useful in
keeping the body in condition.
10 not cook or handle fruits in
attacks the zinc coating and makes
the product dangerous 10 health and
spoils its color and flavor
FRUITS CAN BE CANNED WITH
OUT SUGAR.
Don't let cost or difficulty Of obtain
ing sugar deter you from canning
quantities OF fruit this year Fruit
can be canned without sugar In
stead of using strip, simply fn the
cans with clean hot water and pro-
cess in A water bath The fruit will
not spoil, but. of course, Will not
have the fine color and flavor which
it would have If packed in sirup.
The use of even a thin strip in can
ming fruits Will give a more attrac-
tive finished product than can pos
sibly be obtained by canning in wa
ter If sugar is not available. IL viii
be we'll TO consider drying the fruits
instead of canning since a good
dried product is far better than
poor canned one. The importance
of canning in less water should he
stressed this year because Of the high
cost Of containers. Fruits canned
without sugar or with the addition
Of a very small amount of sugar may
be used for pie filings, desserts and
in other ways.
Fruits for home use can he can
ned with corn sirup or refners' strip
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
LAFAYETTE POLICE
DEMAND MORE PAY

LAFAYETTE. Ind, July THE
city of Lafayette Wednesday took
It's place alongside big industries OF
the country when It faced a strike
Of policemen. The members of the
department have petitioned for an
increase in wages bat city officials
declare that the condition of the
citys finances is such that no in
crease can be granted until more tax
money is collected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
PROHIBITION FORCES
ENDORSE TOWNSEND

TNDIANAPOLIS. July 3.-Prohi-
oition state leaders and candidates
meeting here Wednesday adopted a
resolution favoring election of State
Supreme Court Judge Howard l..
Townsend of Fort Wayne. republican
candidate. for reelection. Judge
Townsend wrote the supreme court
opinion sustaining the statewide
prohibition.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

pansion inside the jar.
Put the partially sealed Jars. while
still hot, into hot water canning
provided with a false bottom of Stats
or wire mesh. Do not put cold jars
into hot water-or boiling water
into cold jars-they'll crack. Boil
Cprocess) the filed jars for the time
specified in the recipes, counting
from when the water in the caDner
begins 10 boil again. Remove Jars.
seal alright: when cold test for
place,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
WHO CAN? EVERYBODY.

Can. Summer investment OF
time and money small. winter
returns in food and health.
large.
Rubber rings YouU need TO
use good ones Let empty cans
and Jars wait for fruit
Don't try 10 make fruit wait
long for containers.
hose luscious berries. peaches.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
Al THE CASTLE.

Another showing Will be given to-
day at the Cestle of Which
Woman" a story of society and the
underworld, in which Ella Hall and
Priscilla Dean are Co-starred.
Fired" splendid two-reel COM
edy. is also on the bill with Marie
Dressler well-known Coincidence,
in the leading role.
Beginning tomorrow. The Risky
Road is the attraction at the Castle
for two days Dorothy Phillips. at
tractive and talented is featured in
a modern story of a. young girl
Stenographer who thinks she pre-
fers the gay life 10 one Of decent
conventionanty William StOwell.
n the man. is the one who repents
with her. and they decide that fur
nished flats and French maids do
not bring happiness.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
ISSUES Rank GAIL

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, JULY s-The
comptroller OF the currency today
issued cali for statement Of the
condition of national banks as OF
saturday June %.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04
SOME NEIGHBORS CAN USE
THEM

Some neighbor surely can eat
or put up the surplus products
from your place.
A quart Of canned peaches or
tomatoes on the shelf is worth
a oushel rotting on the ground.
See that your pantry shelves
sag Just a little this year.
Wedding will seem easy next
winter when mother serves those
hOme-canned string beans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

Every empty preserving jar indi-
Gates a bare spot in some house
holds patriotism.
Some may think that home can
ming is hot wOrk-how could they
describe work in the trenches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

opinion that this is her greatest
vampire role.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-04

Turkish Bath Towels, size
1880. Very Special 1Hn
friday only ......tT