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The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-01
JUNIOR OFFICERS STAGE
IMPROMPTU DANCE

An impromptu affair in the
form of a dance was given by
the Junior officers of the Post,
Thanksgiving night. The hotel
lobby of the modern hotel Bow
man proved to he a ballroom de
Luxe.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-01
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Notice to the Public

After having been closed for
two weeks installing a new
boiler we are again ready for
business and .solicit your
patronage.
Nogales Steam Laundry.
11-28-2t
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-01
MANY OFFICERS AR
RIVE AT POST

A score or more officers for
both the Twenty-fifth and Third
Infantries arrived in the city
last week.
The men were assigned here
from Camp Cody, N. M.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-12-01
MAJOR Elder TO

Major Eidner of the 18th In
fantry left Wednesday for
Douglas, on a combined business
and pleasure trip. He expects
to return to Nogales early next
week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

KODAK SUPPLIES.
THE AMERICAN DRUG Co. 133 n.
Main St. Is now handling a complete
supply OF KOdaks and Kodak Supplies
Of every description. We Will sell you
anything In the picture taking line and
also develop your films quick II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
BUSINESS CHANCES

OPERATE new marvellous money max
ing plan, clean, Legitimate. quick and
easy. Can be carried on in spare time.
Only small capital required Write quick
fol territory and particulars. Home
Mfg. Co. NJ Is, New Albany, Ind. SOtiS-22
WE HAVE a high grade business propo-
sition to offer men with business abil-
ity in your district. which should net
5000 10 $4,000 annually; unusually at
tractive business due to war conditions.
Entire proposition backed and guaran-
teed by old established well rated firm
$1,000 10 $1,000 would finance deal. Ad-
dress President Sth floor 20 L. Jackson
Blvd. Chicago S074- -
WANTED-Capable man with $1,000 for
best business opening in South Bend.
Good for $500 a month up; permanent.
w. Simpson, 1902 Goddard Bldg. Chi
cagO, III. SO60-22
OKLAHOMA LAND-Must sell. owing
10 draft, interest in quarter section.
Have 10 sell one in McCurtain county.
Oklahoma oil, gas and zinc. Develop
ment close by Fortune for someone.
One MT, from government mineral re-
serve. For particulars, address Box J.
152 News Times. S031 %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
OFFICE HELP.
THE THgMA9 SCHOOL
LICENSED EMPLOYMENT
AGENCY
ANLLRICAN TRTsT BLnG.

E-l ~ ea4A - t11 l-4a44 ~ U wv -l4A 2
EEEN5V
AMERICAN TRUST BLDG
The hlgh-grade Agency placing the
right office people ia the right positions.
Place your application with us az
once for a better position
List of positions recently filled 10y our
Agency.
STENOGRAPHERS- TYPISTS.
Bernice Bowers. the Srudebaker cor
pOratiun
Geneva Lollmau. County Food Admin
istr1t0r.
Mrs. Harry McLelIand, South Bend
Ethel sweetland. South Bend Lathe
W0r6s
Barbara Buckner. Il. D. Lee Mercan-
tile Co
Louise Koehler. Pub Dept Notre
LILLIAN Carpenter. the Studebaker cor
poration
May Clark Attys Seebirt & Shurtz
Rosalie Singler. Hinkle Motor Car Co.
Mrs. Mary BOs, Atty. Barry Scanlou
Juliana Smessaert. II. j. Lee Mer-
camille Co.
Mabel Peterson, the Studebaker cor
poration.
Eva Dickinson, William Happ.
Juanita Candy Oliver Chilled Plow
Myrtle wiltrout. Spencer Perfume co.
Esther Brady. Potter Bros.
Name Smith, First National Bank.
Mrs Elizabeth Walker. Anderson x Co.
Mary Winget Birdsel Mfg Co.
Sarah Fiox. South Bend Grain Co.
CIVIL SERVICE.
Garnetta Domke. Washington. y. c.
BOOKKEEPERS - GENERAL OFFICE.
Irene Webster, South Bend Chilled
Pillow Co.
Max Konzen. Singer Mfg Co
George Rosner, the Studebaker cor
poratiOn. Pur. Dept
May Award, the Studebaker corpora
tiun. Acct. Dept
Carmel Hartford County Food Admin
istrator
Lillial DELPHI. a H. Heller
Bertha Goering, South Bend Chilled
HiIdegarde Bruggner, Birdsen Mfg.
Madeline Myers. Idn. Loan & Saws. CO.
Mrs. g d. Mclaughlin. H. d. Lee
SIinnetta Langosh. South Bend Watch
Co.
Fern Clark. South Bend Chilled Pillow
Genevieve Nevin. South Bend Watch
Susie Taylor. the Studebaker corpora
Roy E. May. the studebaker corpora
Eleanor Andrysiak. South Bend Watch
Co.
Helen Felix, the Studebaker corpora
ton.
Alice Martin. the studebaker corpora
ton. Acct. Dept
Ella Kish. Singer Mfg. Co.
Neva Whitmer, the Studebaker cor
pOratiOn.
Georgia Gemberling, H D. Lee Mer-
camille Co.
Louise Kohnke, Otis Elevator Co.
SUBSTITUTES TENIPORARY
Liberty Loan Committee, two General
Office ladies'
Liberty Loan Committee. four Stenog
raphers. Typists.
Cadillac Motor Sales Co, General Of
fee
Huf-Stickler Lumber Co, Stenograph-
Birdsen Mfg Co. three General Office
ladies
Mr. Lime, Stenographer.
Acme Mfg. &c, Stenographer
George Cutter Co. General office.
South Bend Roofing Co. StenOgrapher.
First National Bank. Stenographer.
Superior Motor Sales Co. two General
Office ladies.
United Tire Co. General office
W. Renfranz, General Office.
Piawaty & Sons, B0Okkeeper.
American Ry. Express Co. Stenog
DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL IN SEES
SION-ENROLL AT ONCE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
LOANs u

No difference WHEhk you lave
had loan, cr y hat Jnl kaEt the
ADNkl rOx,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

5 3 listed E4uer tlla beading 49, mem
5 oers Of leo ana Association Z Loan
hrOkers- DeEARgs W.T. aRy o; these
- ate guaranteed - tle Eas1.lrti0u
xK LOANk ~
SS H RNlIIhk AM LIVE SIDlN .
SIS No difference WHEaE you lave
: s had loan. or Hbst goa want the ,
- AONkl fOS,
s. Gall AND SEE IS.
- Our buslueFS % cuLJultet n the
s. tneOry tA4t T-Eht treatment Aeeps
IS tLe ous4uesa SOW -
IS LOANS NON . ~ 40 &oyN
- Az ~ paid oAtA "a mUusalg o.
> Sediments, LON 4 ~ = Aoutea.
- pl4a d. - peECeut interest - 49,
20 paid b4LanCeA
& hEMEABER
- Ilere = NJ LhAhGE Tor ouI
. service NOS even interest ~ a.
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az HOme Phone 6oOO. BEL PA3ne l~,-
IS SLCLKIIA LUAN -.
- L.-su -. 4. ~. A.. T.. 5SloG
- Olpas..e New otudeJa -et BIDS
IS ov.. 4suiIlA con -a-- saaiA-
. . . =
: use -s-.ssSssSS 'Ssss~sassss o.
= ORDER YOUR COAL
- AND G4Et.is SLEILlE> NON
- Don't talt until tie last minute
- Ne 4.v p.et-Ird 10 loan yJ0 the
- ut. ySs44g ASA aMu Ehe 3Ou I4o@
= Julee Lo twenty montus 10 lepas
- rs, Iu small pay Dleuts- NO Zee
- oJ-l,t! eEaI interest tal and let
- AS tAplII4 ouI mOueIa plan.
10 IhUEIDENI LOAN CO.
- oJI g. MIlulgau SLIeet
- lJNes ~ llUL4lcrs.I
- Home l.4ouc bel IlOIt
= IS H. SILL IuKIEE SIAMP>-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

AE SILL InKiFr STAMPS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

THE DEMAND FOR TRAINED MIN
AND WOMEN is 50 urgent that we shall
form new classes in shorthand and Type
writing Bookkeeping. Secretaridl Work
and English Preparatory. every Monda $
in both the day and evening school a
position secured for every graduate. Reg
lister Now. and begin your course with
out delay KELLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL.
100 l.. Wayne ST Phones. b. 943. II
24s4 160S-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
CHIhoPODIsT.

l. L. ROBERTS. CHIROPODIST.
| give personal attention 10 all foot
troubles Calls made by appointment
only. Anyone claiming to be my repre-
sentative Is a fraud Office and residence
Odd S Taylor st Telephone: Home
2451 Bell 6S1. 243f
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

MONEY TO LOAN at SIG, on farms
Why pay more Carr Bros -#
Farmers Trust Bldg r. >Jl7 e 753
6lo5 n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

The hlgh-g grade Agency placing the
right office people iu the right positions.
Place your application with us 1T
once for a better position
List of positions recently filled 10y our
Agency
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
WANTED TO Buy.

WANTED-For cash 7 have three buy
ers for good modern houses in tile
northwest part Of the city. They viii
not pay above - 900 and the property
must be worth the money Now. II YOU
have anything along this line and can
pay the regular commission and fur
nish merchantable title, phone Home
1856 and ask for Frank J. Anderson
1912 +. Madison ST. T5Jf-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
Do YOU KNOW THAT.

STORM sash and storm doors made and
put up by US save coall Miller Sash
and Screen Factory. S16 Portage Az.
Home phone 2032 n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

WANTED-Secoud hand gas engine, 10
70 10 horsepower. Home phone 424S
5000 %
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

MANTED-Att-ud night school NJ the
south Bend Business College beginning
sept I. Make your evenings count For
particulars and cataloE call Bell 551 or
Home 55=1- 6924-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR RENT-Storage space for or G
cars at S1O per month for garage 4
months only 10 a responsible party.
Cement floor and wash rack Bell $40
Z07 +. Washington. 199426
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

WANTED-Two UNFINISHED rooms near
bath. by young lady employed. Must
be centrally located and modern. Ad-
dress I-152. News Times. SOl6-u
WANTED-To rens modern house. TO
rooms Call Home phone 24j2. Bell
phone 21S3 1913 II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
LIBERAL TERMS

COR. LAFAYETTE AND SOUTH
500 -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
OFFICE HFLP

THE THOMAS SCHOOL LICENSED
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. American
Trust Bldg Mich. and Wash. can place
you IN the Best once Position.
We HAVE HAD many years experience
I'm placing SteuoEraphers. Bonkkeeper>.
DiCtapbOuists General office People
Business firms have confidence I'm our
methods and We receive calls from them
every day
PLACE YOUR APPLICATION WITH
Is AT ONCE. CAN or telephone for
appointments
ants call Bell 1905 Home 22lO. Free
Service
THE THOMAS SCHOOL Public Work
Dept does ADDRESSING. MuItgraph Let
tiers. Genl Work Best Rates
1852
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
STORE ROOMS FOR KENT.
WANTED TO RENT.

WANTED-Heated unfinished part Of
house. Couple with grown daughter.
Must be first class and good neighbOr-
hood Not over five or six blocks from
High school. References. Write Box
k-1J2 care News Times. S052-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
WANTED TO Buy.

WANTED-To buy u second hand Tn
derwood typewriter, No. Z, good con
dition. Address L. B. NJ 131 5. vii
liam ST. SVOO---
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

WANTED-To buy popcorn thar viii
pop, best price paid LaS1le Theater
13J ; Michigan St South Bend Ind
TT1T-tt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

LOST-M0use coIoird pocLctbook on
Chaplin near Washington containing
pair Of zlHssea. Finder call Bell pLon.
3l53 EewIrd sDl1 -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
LosS AND FOUND.

LOST silk tIa with bar pin. Finder
please caIl Home phone 1913 -pii---
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
PERSONALS.

BAILEN'S Improved Auto Polish cleans
and polisheS metal and v1rnish the
quickest and safest on the market Rul
on and wash it or Lasts for months.
SOS -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
Gall AND SAX IS

home Phone 6UOO. Bel Phone 4~t-
SLCLkI1A LOAN -.
j, -u.l -. 4. ". A. T.. 5Sidk
Oppaale NrN otuueJa -ei b4uk
lU.. ,,a suluk con -4-- laall-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

AUTOS. MOTORCYCLES. BICYCLES.

EVERY BUSINESS WHICH MAIN
TAINS A DELIVERY SYSTEM CAN
PROFITABLN OPERATE
MOTOR TRUCK
and the Smith Form-a- Truck places mo-
tor delivery within the reach ~ even the
smallest merchant because it takes
SECOND HAND CARS coz ANY MAKE
which have been dismissed because they
look old, and makes them into sturly
one and two-tou Trucks.
The cost is considerably less than
complete Truck ~ similar capacity. and
the service Is the same " you are one
OF those men who think that you could
not afO-d a Motor Truck. see MS.
MOTOR TRUCK OF ANY CAR We
can solve your problem
ESSINGTON, HAGEboRN a WEBSTER
Distributors Federal Motor Trucks and
smith Form-a Trucks.
216 21S T.. jefferson av.. South Bend. Ind
Phones. Bell 1871 Home 6j5>
S02f-22
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

So FREE % the fr-t 10 people sending
Page Three ~lJf---
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

WANTED-A home in a private family
in MiShawaka for middle-aged man
and four year old child Write Box
O-lJ2. ws-Times SOIL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

WANTED-So urgent Is the need Of Of
fee trained women and boys that a
local bank has consented TO loan money
10 those who VIII train at a Business
College this fall In this way you may
purchase a scholarship at the lowest
cash rate and pay small weekly Install
ments For particulars call Mr.. Stephens
or Mrs Carson over telephone Bell 551
or Home 5551. 6925-t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
AUTOS. MOTORCYCLES. BICYCLES.

$3.50 -OLDSMOBILE 1916 , pass A
nice small Touring Car In excel
lent condition all over See this
car and you viii see what a bar
gain We offer
$500 O-STUDEBAKER 70 series. 4 cyl
pass; our very latest model.
Taken in exchange on a 6 cyl :
pass. II can hardly he told from
new car. Opportunities like this
don't come often.
SGOOOO-S TUDEBAKER. 1915 { cyl. en-
closed roadster. This type Of car
makes winter driving a pleasure.
Newly painted. new tires-a car
for anyone 70 be proud Of
-STUDEBAKER, 1915. S cyl. or
pass. fine tires. one extra, shock
absOrbers front and rear. bump
ers in excellent condition mechau-
ically.
S175.oo-STU DEBAKER go" 1872 CYL.
pass. I'm Al mechanical coudi-
tIon ail over Fine tires almost
$4,000 1912 cyl. RAMBLER. in excel
lent condition. fine tires. a bar
gain.
LIBERAL TERMS.
S7TyI,.EBA[N-ER
COR. LAFAYETTE AND SOUTH.
so42- -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
FOR EXCHANGE

FOR EXCHANGES iscre farm. seven
miles north Of city; good 5 room
house. bank barn and other buildings
VIII exchange for city property.
HASTINGS
Office open evenings
Bell oil. Home GAO. 1857
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Six hole top kitchen range
for sale cheap. 1002 +. Indiana u.s.
~O5- --l
FOR SALE-RaE carpet Eve strI8el
Sell an or part 0f same go E.ar-
enth ST.. River Park BELL 437 ~y4n--s
FOR SALE-sprin nose from 1Ic q.
2Oc per foot Lawn mowers and re-
frlgerators ar reduced prices
AVERY AND HULL.
10 y. Main ST Poth Phones
hTTJ-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
STOCKS AND BONDS.

We BUY LIBERTY BONDS FOR 80 o.
5000 casa. Also Canadian muli.Ips-
and French ends. cash ly return ma"
Henderson ~ Co. lis ~ L4sltl- St
Chicago T-g+-Tan1
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
FEMALE HELP WANTED.

WANTED WaItresses. az Main Restaur-
ant Izs \. Main 81 $50 "A
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

50 FREE o. che first 10 people sending
in the rorlert solution " the puzz u on
Page Three. ej94---
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

IhU.IDENI LOAN CO.
81 81 MIlulgau SLreeJ
ttNes ~ tlOJllcrs.
Home l4ouc bel lLOIt
tsyfg Aslb
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22

GANTED-Ofhce boy With bicycle Ap.
ply News Times office 1ti26- n
WANTED-Man % assemble clover hull
ers Apply Purchasing Dept BirdselI
Mfg Co o. - q
WANTED-We uarr ara opening FOR a
few married men handy with tools. or
UOodWorkers. 90 help maChiuestS This
IS a good chance for the ambitious man
20 learn the machiuist trade. Steady
work and good wages south Bend Lathe
Work. f25 T. Madison Il j4Oi n
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
FARM LANDS.

FREE INFORMATION on farm lands
investigated by our land exports i'm
many states. Write Catholic COLOMBIA
ton Society L. 5. A, Ashland Block
Chicago. S069 -
200 acres OF good ncavy land lays
little rolling, acres orchard. about 10
acres Of clover. i acres OF timber
Spring fed pond right at the barnyard
for stock, lays ON mtin road. close to
market and So. Bend. Good house of IL
rooms, large barns and gralnarles.
Worth 500 Price $40. II. = 5111 4. e.
Central Realty Co. 3O5 Citizens's Bank
Bldg 1874 II
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-22
LOANS AID rLA1N NorEs.
-EsIstiss:ssltaslssssEs5.sstlli

LOAN COMPANIES
5 listed E4uer tlls beading 49, mem
& oera OF leo ana Annexation e Loau
: hroGera- DeGslRga 50 AZ any o. these
. ate guaranteed - tle EasJ.irti0u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-19
Editors Gain Point
in Trial for Treason
Continued from Page One

Continued from Fage One
comfort to the cncmy-t;ermany the
land of their birth
mot guilty. sir" replied Werner in
firm voice when he was asked how he
pleaded. He is an elderly man of bluff
appearance
Not guilty" was the response Of
Doctor Darkow whose frail' stopped ap-
pearance is that of a student.
The wife of the cditor-in-chief sit
ting behind him, wiped away a tear
as Mr.. Gray argued for separate trials.
trace of "A smile flickered across her
husbands face as his counsel pointed
out the extreme penalty for treason.
The courtroom was crowded for the
first trial for treason in this city since
the war began and the first case of its
kind in Pennsylvania since 1872. Sew
eral Grand Army of the Republic. vet
erans were among the spectators. Many
women were there.
Sitting in the courtroom also were
three other officials of the Tageblatt who
are under bail accused of violating the
espionage act. They are Peter Schaffer,
president Paul Nogel, treasurer, and
Herman Lemke, business manager. Wer-
ner and Darkow, also under indictment
for this offense, will be tried later with
the trio, Mr. Kane having decided to
| press the two treason cases first,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-19
JERSEY REPUBLICAN
CHIEFS IN CONFERENCE
Sustain Wilson as Nation S
Executive, but Oppose Elec-
ton of Democrats


Republican leaders from Throughout,
the State were present at a Iuncheon
and conference on future plans OF tue
Republican party in the state AZ the
executive residence this afternoon as 'ne
guests of Governor Edge. Among those
in attendance we're Ex-Governor EDWARD
G. stokes. OF Trenton: Public Ctility
Commissioner George r. Wright OF
Paterson President Of the Senate
Thomas T.. McCran, Of Paterson; County
Clerk Frank T. Patterson, Of Camden;
Senate Majority Leader Emerson j..
Richards. of Atlantic City; Senator Will
liam y. Mackay, of HaCkensack: state
Treasurer William r. Read, of Camden
state Republican Chairman y. a. *.
Bugbce. Of Trenton; Senator Charles G.
Pilgrim, OF Newark cX-Speaker OF the
House Edward Schoen, OF Newark; state
Sealer of Weights and Measures Frank
wanser. of Gloucester County; senator
Edward l.. Sturgess. Of Gloucester
County: Public Utility Commissioner
Alfred H. March. OF New Brunswick; :;
cx-NTayor Thomas l.. Raymond, Of New
ark Senator Lewis T. Stevens. of Cape
May County: Clerk of the Supreme
Court Enoch l.. johnson. Of Atlantic
city; Senator g. Y. Allen, Of Salem
County; Senator David g. Conrad. of
Ocean County, House Majority Leader
Arthur y. Pierson. Of Union County :;
| Senator William y. Ruuyon. Of Union
County: Senator j, Hampton Fithian, of
Cumberland County; Senator p. Wells,
of burlington County.
The conference sustained President
Wilson as the chief executive of the ma
ton, but Opposed the election of Demo-
cratic candidates as partisan proposi-
tion. 4 resume of the aims of the Demo-
Gratis in the coming state campaign was
given consideration. The candidacy of
Governor Edge for the United States
! Senatorship did not enter into the con-
| ference
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-19
Army Summons
Trained Workers
Continued from Page One


mined by the national drawing, except
that where II is shown whore a regis
trant is completely and assiduously en-
gagged in the planting, cultivating anG
reaping of a crop. shis call to the colorS
shall he deferred to the foot OF the
quota of his board as long as he con.
tinues to he so engaged
The effect of this cXpedent is to
grant furlOughs from draft prior to ac-
tual call to the colors tn the men so
greatly needed in the production OF
this years crop
But the selective service law will
go much further. it is announced. Me-
chanics. greatly needed for special work
in the army, where placed in deferred
classification. will be taken as the army
needs them. There Is to be no general
withdrawal of men from the ranks of
industry, but the needs of the army are
considered more immediate than those
of industry.
at must be emphasized" the an
nouncement continues. that this Is
war of mechanics. The need of several
armed forces for men highly skilled in
technical and mechanical pursuits is
greater than in any former war. Yet
this need for specially skilled men finds
the nation under necessity for IN
creasng its production in almost every
line of industry.
First, men already in the military
service who have special skill will be
taken from the line regiments and as
signed to staff organizations and de-
partments where their skill is needed
Second. men classified by the selec-
ton boards even though they may have
been placed in a deferred classification.
| will be withdrawn with great care and
! particularly from the industries of the
nation for special service in staff corps
/ and departments
Third. young men of draft age with
certain educational qualifications will be
induced into the service and sent to uni
yersites colleges and technical and Sec
| ondary schools to be instructed in tech
nical arts until they have acquired such
proficiency as will Justify their assign
ment to special units that are being or
ganized in considerable numbers.
"In accordance with this plan. the
Provost Marshal General has already
called upon the States for 10000 skilled
artisans. and will shortly call upor
the States for 10000 young men. gradu.
ates of grammar schools, who will be
sent before April | to various techni.
cal and other schools throughout tn,
country for two-month training course
"Regularly thereafter an increasing
stream of selected men will be sem
through educational and other training
institutions for this purpose
Men already in the service will bt
granted furlough TO work at agricul
tural pursuits, provided the leave o
absence will not disrupt the organiza.
tion of the military unit to which the
men belong"