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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Suppers, teas. lunches and banquets
:Rre now officially regarded as unpatri-
otic. which will be great help to a
lot of people who have long regarded
them as bore. GA
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

1t is said that kissing is not permit
ted in the navy No, and we recall in
the old days it wasn't permitted in the
best girls parlor, but 1t happened
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Even the Chinese are adopting rig
OrouS measures of conservation. The
latest fashionable wedding ceremony
in the far East was cut down to two
days.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

The woman who expects to be able
to buy all the sugar she wants the next
day after peace is arranged will be
sOrely disappointed.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Ostend can now prepare to resume
Its regular summer resort business. 1t
viii be a fine place for soldiers on
leave if it is thoroughly fumigated.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21
Just al Mother Thinks.

Son (reading the paper) There's no
use talking, dad. Absolute unity Of
command is essential to victory.
Dad-That's what your mother
thinks.-Life.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

The flu germ is said to be invis-
iblc to the microscope. However, there
is no trouble recognizing the trail it
makes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

A man can't consistently despise a
Stacker when his own pocket is full of
Stacker dollars which he is very fond
of.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21
Gate Opens Automatically.

Barriers extending along the ground
from one or both sides Of recently
patented roadway gate enable an auto
mobilist to open or close the gate
merely by running his car over them.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

One of the remarkable facts of cur
rent history is the encouraging way
everything RECEIVERS after it is officially
probed for whatever is wrong.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Stockings are being made of wood
fiber This may account for appear
ance in them here and there of knot
hole.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

II teas, lunches and banquets we're
nnder the ban long enough, indigestion
might become as rare as appendicitis
once was.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

If riches accumulated as fast as
SCOT in a soft coal burning furnace
there would be no poverty in this
world.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

The pasha who heads the new Turk
ish cabinet has first name of Tewtik.
Say it fast and it sounds like a dental
ailment
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

One bottle Of DR.. Peery's Dead Shot.
will save you money. time anxiety and
health. One dose sufficient, without Castor
OIL In addition. Adv
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21
Consequence.

"That speaker has such a hating
delivery "No wonder, time, he puts
up such lame argument"
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Lille, according to the news reports,
was given up by the Prussians without
sabotage. Also without Il fight.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Nobody SENS to be sending out any
brass bands to help the oyster and the
pumpkin pie go over the top.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Laying in ample supplies of coal
early i'll the season may be one of the
war habits that will stick.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

It is announced that Spain is now
rid of the influenza. Yes, we know
where it went to.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

If full boards don't come into style
again, ii will be in spite of the price
of safety razor blades.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

SPRAY and pray" is good enough
slogan during the influenza epidemic.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Persons who have had influenza
don't care to call it by its pet name.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

It's wise housewife who knows the
days ratiOning order ON sugar.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-12-21

Food saving was at first fad; then
4 patriotic service; now a habit.
The evening world., 1918-05-10

Safe Storage for Furs, Rugs and Draperies
The evening world., 1918-05-10

others are interested in the plan. The
new institution theoretically Is to be
organized In tho spirit IN which
students OF Greece got together In
groves at tho feet OF greater scholars
for discussion and dissemination Of
knowledge without the formallty
and red tape OF a modern college or
~ganization.
"The modern college has hundreds
Of immature boys and girls who do
not know why they are in college.
and these have to be handled as inn
natures" one OF tho persons inter-
ested said TO Tho World yesterday.
we shall establish a college for
mature men and women; bring in the
big men in active economic. scien-
tific, political, spiritual lifo to dis
cuss problems and make Il a centre
for the advancement of learning and
the intellectual and spiritual leader
ship OF men who are responsible to
the public and themselves"
The evening world., 1918-05-10
MANAGES
DEATH FOR PICTURE
OF FIERCE BATTLE
Canadian Exhibit at Lord s.
1aylor'S the Sensational,
Lilc-Size Result.

Tho Canadian Official war Photo
graphs Exhibition at Lord & Taylor's
department store. which opened yes
tcrduy. pr, outs ono Of tho most un-
usual displays OF real 1.-Two pictures
taken during actual battle that has
been seen IN tho United states. II ts
for thu benefit OF tho Canadian War
Memorials Fund. which is 20 perpetu-
alto tho memory Of tho soldiers Of our
northern neighbOr who have died on
the western front.
Tho exhibition In IN charge OF Major
NJ. s. Bochm, veteran OF the Npres
and Sommo campaigns. II takes up
most Of the tenth floor. Tho pictures
were taken by Capt. Ivor Castle. Of
iciaI photographer for the Canadian
Government. who, with tho soldiers.
bravcd many dangers and exposed
The evening world., 1918-05-10
JUST A DAB
OF POSLAM
ON SICK SKIN

Just u little dab Of rotllm is
enough 10 rr'ard the Development Of
pimples or 30 clear au inAamcd Com
plcNion. The uglicSt rcd nose has
been toned down by poslam overnight.
When concentrated healing power
Is needed 10 help any aiIinR skin, look
for that power in It's highest efficiency
iu Poslnm.
Broken-out. itching skin should not
cause concern with Poslam handy 20
correct the disorder. Nothing can
excel It's work Of healing.
Sold everywhere. For free sample
write TO Emergency Laboratories, 243
West 45th street, New York City.
Urge your skin 30 become clearer,
brighter, healthier by use of Poslam
Soap. mcdicated with poslam.-A dvt.
The evening world., 1918-05-10
NEARER SHIP CANAL HERE.
Governor Nigns min Tor ShcrpS-
hrRd-GrnNrspnd Connection.

ALBANY. May 90. The sutherland
bill. ~pledgiug the state 60 an appropr.a-
ton OF 81. 100000 for the construction OF
a ship canal connecting Shoopshcad Bay
and Gravcscnd Bay provided the Fed
cral Government appgopriatcs a Ike
sum. has been signed Dy Gov. Whit
man.
Ito did this at ,hesond OF 70 hearing On
which "A biz delegation OF residents OF
Sheepshead Bay and BROOKLYN. headed
by Borough President l;ioEclmauu.
urged Affirmative action, No ono OPP
posed the measure.
The evening world., 1918-05-10
GROWN-UpS' COLLEGE
ALONG GRECIAN LINES
VIII Spend Only 10 Per Cent. for
Administration and Use %
for Brains.

New York Is 10 have n now college.
with an endowment fund OF $4,000
81 year guaranteed, which will begin
work next spring along new lines.
II will be for mature minds working
for the Improvement Of life condi-
tlons. Ninety per cent. Of tho n
dowment will be used for brains and
~ per cent. for administration.
winston Churchill, tho novelist;
Herbert Croly, editor Of the New Re-
public; Mrs, willard Straight, Prof.
Charles A. Beard, Director OF the
Bureau OF Municipal Research, and
The evening world., 1918-05-10

Don't Hide Them With q Veil, Re.
move Them With Othine-
Double Strength.

This preparation for the removal
of frcckles is usually so successful in
removing freckles and giving a clear,
beautiful complexion that 1t is sold
by any druggist under guarantee TO
refund the money II IL fails.
Don't hide your frecklcs under .
veil; get an ounce of Othine and re-
move them. Even the first few appli-
cations should show a wonderful I'm
provement, some of the lighter freck-
les vanishing entirely.
BE sure 10 ask the druggist for the
double strength Othine, IL is this that
is sold on the %money-back guarantee.
-Advt.
The evening world., 1918-05-10

WORLD WANTS WORK WONDERS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
CLASSIFIED ADVEPTIS-
mo RATES

Ten CENTS per counted line Tor FIRST
inrcrtlon and &c per iins for each sub
sequen inse.rt sofl-- based on minimum
81 three .uep and xix words ~ TIC
line
Al advertisement set u six paint
(nonparchj unless otherwiae ordered.
Llgnt face. 30 point 10 "a " ne. per
mIited anC haTRed iOr Du slK-point
basis.
One month Insertion 81 yer line.
no ad accepted fDr !ess than thTn9
nncs.g
Da,ly advertising for one pear. 75c
Ter line per month on ContTact. NO
81 accepted for ilBs than tnree lines.
SPECIAL. CLAsSIFlCATICNS
Special notices dividend notices. En-
nual nnctiaR-. elections. Droposals.
public sal.E, auction sale ana al
special in.ailCatlons viii ~ cnarged
Tor a. rate vi TO- . line Tor the hrst
lnscr ton and ~ iInr for each sub
EeuueuL insertion. Advert dement's
running one month charged ~ month
iy rate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17

SAVE your old tires. We nave slcclailzed
on . prOC1ss whereby 40 Blatier now ola
q tire We car MAKE Is not Uniy practcaAy
IKE nea but give you q TIRE iGAl aIll reader
service - you Guaranteed f0c S.5UO mites
Tor less than hail Lns price Of = new llru.
Ne also specialize IA NllcAnlZlrls al aJrS
Guaranteed. Empire Double krCa1 Co..
IS ShIpiey street.
acknowledgements owners. Ne ouy Odd
autos and tirts not suitable iOs Use. hisn-
est braces paid. JACOB FrOtlsai. 5lS last
Thru street. -. y A. phone AoUS-M.
VIM TRUCK. panel body GOOD condition.
an tires good. One extra tire. Diamond
StaLe Auto Co. ST. IatnaN -.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
PRINTING.

INDEX CAKDS-Spocial opportunity 10
get index cards. Anything YOU nerd. All
kinds and sizes Chas. II. Gray. aranter.
II fast Eighth street
- calling cards. 25c TOO. s5c ANY style
t4pe None better al ans price Johnston.
PRINTER bl5 Market street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
TYPENRITEks.

r. kEN D aud repair AIS ulakcs typewrf.ersd
sell ruDDer stamps. toasC zeal binders anr
stationery. ounce supply and Typewrite
Co., .o@ Foro Buiid4E&. S4LS-k.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17

EXPERIENCED euIRTWAfsT
SALhsLADIFS WASTED T
HRAt %SrEI& =. Gto=6 oil MARKET
STREET
Girl For general housework. io24
Girl To keep circulation record and
assist IN clerical WORT ~ newspaper once.
Experience preferred but not ABSOLUTELY
necessary Position permanent address Al
Once. in own handwriting, stating salary
expected, ~. Address \ 20. Every Even
ing otlice
GIRL White. competent for general hours.
work Three adults. no washing. l5ud
Delaware avenue inanp so
Girl rkEssFFEDEKs wanted Apply
NJ smIth to 90 Market 81
GIRI. Mite. FOR cooking and downstairs
work Fhonc 4299
GIKI. 10 work IN store NJ night or sun
day work Apply AZ tire Chocolate shop,
q. " Feutn street.
Girl For general hous.work Small fam
lily No washlns 900 Nnn TURN
GIRLS
OVER l6 YEARS or AGE.
FOR LIGHT MANtFAcTCRING WORK.
! GOOD PAY WITH BONUS.
. ...,...
TIE GOVEKNMENT EXPECTS
EVERYONE TO DO THEIR u
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY
APPLY ARTILLERY FUSE CO.
WILMINGTON, DELAWARE.
LADY assistant double entry bookkeeper.
Give reference and salary wanted Addrtxo
-, Every Evening once, --------
I.AIr NDREss- Regular work. Two days
On l9o1 ff4tAAii'i sste'ss.
I4ADY-ro take charge Of q food and spe-
Ciaity store Mlddio-aged lady WITH some
eAleflnne" GIVE sse. s.r, sse,r,s
~. . .iiIoy0e- - = =
''iA.e'-
MAIDS-Two. white. waitress and down
lars "olh. cna Al nt' .l' az -
-" u4tlAs " ~ " sa'' = : i0A4S =
OPERATORS on 10th plain and specla
u, In-chlnes. J. AucAeE - FAtsu @nd
i@-'N-- -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17

WANTED FEMALE HELP FROM
as TO 30 J kAttS or AGk. APPLY
AIANItAC tt 1tEItS AssUtlA-
nos, SECOND FLOOR. u VETS
NINTH STREET.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
LOST AND FOUND.

IoST-Small Masonic watch charm gohg
from Tenth and Market 20 Tenth anu
Jefferson streets Finder will bo rewarded
Apply d Ford Building
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17

HOUSE Modern. eight rooms, completely
furnished. WIN rent from June ~ 70
ton Address 10. Every Evening
FOR RENT.
FOUR ROOMS in Falkland Garage.
Adult family or one with infant. hefef-
ences springs trolley 81. klttens
given away. Phone 724o.
--------------- ------------------=-
ROOMS FOR RENT.
BED and Iiyingroom. with use Of bath and
porch No children. lOiI trenton
Place.
DELAWARE AVE. IIol--ono furnished
third-fioor room. next 10 bath
FOR RENT Three rooms and bath. for
light housekeeping. III iahSo9t'f
avenue.
KoOMS-rwo. third floor. Partly or I'M
furnished for very light housckoIp ihs.
to ADULTS only. Address 4 -. livery
Evening Onco.
ROOMS Furnished or unfurnishod. si4
Monroe street,
ROOM second-story. furnished Apply
- " Twenty ninth street.
ROOM Nicely furnished room and bath In
private family OF two. West side tine
loca tion,. home comforts and privileges
Gcntieman only. Reference. Address BOX
ROOMS with board. BOB west Eighteonth
ROOMS Two or three furnished rooms
Tor light housekeeping last side pro
ferred. Address . y. Every bvenihs
ONCE
ROOMS Two. for light housekeeping.
Near sixth and Harrison For Information
tclcpnona $3.50
ROOMS For hight housekeeping Also.
iftIEf A.
ROOM Large. second moor pay window
room III b,zst residential section Tor ont
or two gentlemen. No meals. Ad1reas NJ II.
Every bycnIns Onlce.
ROOMS -Ntccy iuruihned. with heat. bath
ana use al pu0ne Two blocks from depot
Suo hing street
ROOM Comfortably furnished All con
Eeuienceb. l1Eut. treat, uatu aud phone
Gooa location lot washington ot.
aoo West street.
ROOM Desirable room FOR rent for one
or two gentlemen. 1913 ashngVon
street
ROOMS Nicely furnished. il private fam
uy itlns pef No. !. $40 Vest -
ROOM Niccly furnished. Tor hight house
keeping private iafaliy Al coli enir"ce~
/ Married couple or twO gentlemen lif1
| T. Eievenln street.
ROOMS Furnished. Tor gentlemen Ap-
pis ga hignth street.
! ROOMS Two. furnished FOR light house
kee ping. No children. -. ~ seventh
| street
ROOMS Two. furnished. for light house
| ke' plng. - refined couple. 500 Mon
/ foe street.
| ROOMS Desirable. front. Or one or Two
| gentlemen. Near " =. station 1919
| West Thirteenth street
KOOAis-Two. unfurnishod. ,ocond-story
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
NlAssEUsE.

DIR HOLDEN Dermatoloelst. Face cor
rector; al OlenlisheS removed from tho
face Iuporlect features (oIrth. disease or
acUtdentl corrected, rOuEa. coarse pores
huOoJued AND shin ttuucds cOmpltAion
cleared. bellows ANA wrinkles reno yeL
Hours y 10 ANA 70 .. EquItable BAd.
tAo0ul 90. kLunS lisa.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
$znr VII MINGTONS LEADING CLASSIFIED MEDIUM $$$#
For RENT REAL ESfATE.

HOUSE Modern. eight rooms. completely
furnished VIII rent from june ~ 10
September H. Western section. Good loch-
ton Address q 10. Every Evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
FOR SALE-RFAL ESTATE.

fPt Mo 4 " AAAF A -Ft 10 Ah~FAf
FOR SALE clayton stroet. No. 1908.
Eight rooms, two porcbes. front ana iarS
condition. $1,000 Possession ia 30 days.
Edward w. COOCh. ~ EquitaDlE Bulld-
ing.
FOR SALE
plan. All iatcs Improvements. space TOT
garage twenty uintn and Tatnai streets.
|. j. BRITTINGiAM
ga Lombard street.
HoUsEs-on rental plan. IN every section
Of tic city. s. howard Gordon. 90
HOUsE-107 north Franklin street. Ap-
ply on premises.
HOUSE $500. seven rooms and bath,
6l9 r.. Twenty second street.. wilmington.
Del Apply W IT, Appcghto. Moore, l)'ia-
ware county. "a
HOUSE Modern. square plan. semi DE-
tscaad -tz ,.458s Batn. pau ~. r,rt LaIDu
bdli. eas ANA aiugtrIC. TsIce italrottAL+t fDF
particulars adGrssa g ~. EN'r$ HF-iiiiH
Oucs.
II = Z. hta"'it r. '','' ....1 LII xs.3
t,-. a y.u .,3.
-. -, 81 r,,t 10 Ig6k M
tHls property Apply .. Howard bhr0"n.
|lD Draugc stree.
IN. , - fs.,cLr.v ami.
- -, 80 mo $3.50,
.,,...,.,.. ,.-l ...t .t.t.,.t.e,t
"l1i't-is-' 1870, Ill, t,.,tf .1r,t~Ic ard
gas lights owner seavng cisy. 5i5 y
iuubleta street
=. r......s t-..ttt... .,ttL ,.-,,a Is.
80 t5 ,., "a npo
Al .tt" AaoNtr. % t'-.r-.-.-ett. .,i
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
MALE HELP WANTED.

solicitor. Regular pubhcn-
ton. Experienced 500 Shirley St
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17
WANTED To stl

ali hIuds al junk. w pay highest uasels
III Delaware h Sloau. lu4 Madison street.
ID y 4. phone l9A3
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-05-17

and for New Castle county,
Corncia b. Nistar. Mary NJ GriScom
and Elizabeth H. Lippincott. present own
ers. vs. Joseph Montgomery. IN his own
right and Joseph Montgomery, executor
of William Montgomery. deceased
No. I0T May term. a. ID. l9lS. Pctitlon
tlled as narr Mortgage Record T, Vol 4.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
{ EN-. PERSHTNG PR lists
AEIERICAN FIGHTING MEN
IN FRANCE

In a recent communication to See
etarv Of War Baker, the commander
If the American Expelitionary Forces
said:
There has never been a similar
BODY Of men 70 lead as clean lives as
our American soldiers in France. They
have entered this war with the highest
rovotion to duty and with no other
idea than 70 perform these duties in
most efficient manner possible. They
fully realize their obligation to their
,vn people, their friends. and the
.ountrv. \ rigid program Of instruc-
ton is carried out daily with tradi-
tional American enthusiasm. Engaged
in healthy, interesting exercises in the
,pen air, with simple diets, officers
and men, like trained athletics. are
ready for their tasks. Forbidden the
use OF strong drink and protected by
stringent regulations against sexual
evils, and supported IT, their own
moral courage, tleir good behavior Is
the: subject Of most favorable com
ments, especially by our allies Ame@i-
,an mothers may rest assured that
their sons are q credit to them and
70 the Nation, and thew NAV well
look forward To the proud day when
on the battle field these splendid mon
will shed new luster Ola American
uauheq9, -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
COAL SHORTAGE IN AUSTRIA
CAUSES TRAINS TO STOP
AND SCHOOLS TO CLOSE

A recent commerce report contains
the following in regard to the coal
shortage i'll Austria:
"a petition of the Union Of Cinema
Theaters to the Emperor, requesting
permission to heat cinemas in order
avoid the ruin of the industry, has re
suited in consent being given for thI
utilization of old wood as fuel for tle
cinemas in Vienna.
"At Prague all schools were to bc
closed for full month, from Deeembey
l6 TO January -. At Zizkoy (near
Prague the schools have already bee
closed for a month, and the holidays
are likely to last three months. AT
Budeuitz, close TO coal mines, the
school is closed At Smichow stringent
measures for economy in the use of
electricity have been taken owing to
the lack Of coal; for example, private
consumers arc ordered to restrict their
consumption to single lamp. The
lighting of stairs and vestibules is re
stricted as much as possible and must
in no case be continued after p. m
the closing of the electricity work is
threatened,
AT Lemberg the electric trans
ceased to run on and from N0vembe
2S, owing to lack of coal. The NUM-
cipal authorities are doing their utm,S
TO secure sufficient transport for coa'
in order to resume the tramway service
and main tain the gas and water
works SHOPS close at p. m, cafes "a
y. m. Several schools have been shut
Trains with a run of less than y hours
Will not be heated
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
TAVY GETS 5000 GLASSES
BY APPEAL, THROUGH PRESS;
NEEDS MANY MORE

Over 5000 glasses of various NndS
ave been received by the Navy in re
,ronse to its call through the news
apers for binoculars, spyglasses, teles
pes, sextants and chronometers. There
urgent need for many more.
Heretofore the United States has
been obliged to rely on foreign cOun
ries for most of its supply of such
lrticles These channels Of supply be
ng closed, it has been necessary t.
'ppeal to the patriotism of private
wners for "eyes for the Navy"
All articles should be taggen with
lame and address Of the donor and sent
to Hon Franklin d. Roosevelt, assist
art secretary of the Navy, care of
Naval Observatory, Washington, D. c.
These not suitable will be returned T.
;enders. Careful records will be kept
accented glasses so they may, if pos
ible, be returned at the termination
the war.
AS the Government under the law
an not accept services or material with
ut payment, 81 will pe paid for each
;rticle accepted.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-02-16
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
ARE VERY VALUABLE

Back of all the work of the cam
paign for War Savings, being conduct
Ell throughout the entire state at this
time, is the desire to convert a speHi-
thrift nation into a nation Of thrift
and saving. The workers engaged in
this campaign are, therefore, perform
ing not only a patriotic dut. but are
sowing seeds of thrift that i'll years
to eome will Weld a golden harvest.
The average business man is much
inclined to undervalue the penny. and
even the twenty-five cent pieces. 1t
is the big things that appeal more
strongly to all To sell 25c Thrift
Stamp seems small. but that the re
suits are of vital importance is evi,
deneed by a report issued by the War
Department in regard to what may
be purchased by The proceeds of the
sale of Thrift and War Savings
Stamps, as fellows:
GA single Thrift Stamp-25 cents
will buy a tent pole Of five tent pins,
waist belt or hat cord, shoe laces
and Identification tags; two Thrift
Stamps viii buy one trench tool, one
pair Of wooden gloves; four Thrift
Stamps will buy two pairs Ct canvas
leggins; six Thrift Stamps 30
will buy five pairs of WOODEN socks,
three pairs summer drawers, summer
undershirts; u Thrift Stamps will buy
steel helmet to protect some soldier
at the front: one War-Savings STAMP
J will buy 100 cartridges another Will
buy cartridge belt, a scabbard for
bayonet; four WarSavings STAMP
will buy a rife for some soldier at
the front fighting for the cause OF
liberty: three and One-half War-Sav-
ings Stamps will buy three pairs of
wcoien blankets for the comfort OF
, the man in the trenches and two and
one half War-Savings Stamps will buy
gas mask for the protection of some
mothers boy from the deadly al
tack of gas; three War Savings Stamps
will buv an overcoat or two wooden
service coats. Two War-Sayings Stamps
will purchase two pairs Of wooden
| breeches or two flannel shirts.