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New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
Juvenile Army to Aid in
Cultivating New York
City Lots
Possibilities Grow
Plots Available in the Cities
Throughout State Equal
to $1,000 Farms

The city garden movement. started
last year to encourage and increase
food production, is to blossom out on
much greater scale this year, and
New York City's juvenile army is tu
be recruited early to drill with hoes
and spades and garden rakes in the
thousands Of back lots and vacant
blocks of every borough.
The New York City garden movement
for 1918 was started yesterday at
meeting held in the auditorium of the
Federal Food Board, 22O West Fifty
seventh Street, and will hcnceforth be
part and parcel Of the volunteer forces
of the food administration. New YORK
City is to have the largest branch oil
the National City Garden Federation
now being organized throughout the
country, if the local leaders of the
movement fulfil their plans.
NJ. York Recklaw, director of the
local city garden organization, said he
had received reports from hundreds Of
towns and cities in this state. and he
calculated that there were enough lots
and plots to make q grand total OF
100000 gardens. The land available
within city limits in this state. he said,
can be made to produce this year $201,-
950000 worth Of vegetables.
Land Equal to 57,7OO Farms
Gone hundred city gardens will
produce as much as the average farm"
said Mr.. Recklaw, $50 that the land
available for gardens within cities and
villages Of the state is equal to $1,000
farms, and should add more than %
per cent to the states food production
if capably managed"
Mr.. Rccklaw said that careful sur
vey of vacant land in New York City
and its suburbs shows that it can raise
so per cent Of this food garden crop,
mostly on land that never before has
been cultivated.
1t was announced at the Federal
Food Board yesterday that wholesale
baker of Norfolk Street had been,
called before the board to answer
questions regarding the alleged dis
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

covery of more than 800 barrels of
flour in his business establishment.
The flour hoard is said to be worth
about, $1,000. Under the Federal Food
board regulations bakers are not sup
posed t." nave moro than one months
supply of flour on hand.
Attorney Charles T. Robinson. coun-
sci for the board. questioned the baker
IN an effort to find out whether he had
any right to have such an amount of
-four on hand.
= Regional Director of Railroads A. Fl.
Smith yesterday announced that EIGHT
special food trains had started catst
from Chicago since Friday. and one
fro from st. Louis, containing a total of
q 2SS cars of foodstuffs for the Allies,
anere a;n9 ISL is now total of 55s cars in spe-
trains will be divided between New I.
York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Hampton Roads.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
F Packers Asked
To Testify in
Wage Inquiry
Judge Agrees to Calling Of
j. Ogden Armour and
Nelson Morris

CHICAGO, Feb. 1e.-J. Ogden Ar
mour, president Of Armour & Co., and
Nelson Morris, chairman Of the board
of directors Of Morris & Co., were
asked to-day by attorneys for the
stockyard employees to appear as wit
nesses in the packers wage arbitra.
tion proceedings being heard by Fed
eral Judge Samuel Alschuler.
Counsel for the packers protested
against the summoning Of their clients,
declaring that they would not be able
to give any information on the subject
being investigated that could not be
furnished by other officials or by docu-
mentary evidence, but Judge Alschuler
ovcrruled the objection and decided the
packers should appear.
An unsuccessful effort was made to
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

reach them this afternoon and an
other attempt will be made Monday.
Tho arbitration proceedings are VOL
untary in character, and the packers
may decline to appear as witnesses,
although their attorneys said they
would use every possible effort to have
them testify.
Attorney Frank P. Walsh declared
that If the packers fail to appear Mon
day he will appeal to Secretary Of La
Dor Wilson to compel their attendance.
Counsel for the employees and the
packers c!ashed frequently to-day in
discussing the terms Of the mediation
agreement under which the arbitration
proceedings are being held.
At one point Attorney James G. Con-
don, for the packers, said, in addressing
Attorney Frank P. Walsh:
why don't you turn around and ad-
dress the audience, as it is apparent
what you are saying is intended more
Tor the crowd than for the ears of the
arbitrator"
"The public has right to know
everything that is done here" angrily
replied Walsh.
Mrs: Laura Covington, colored, who
said she had been employed by Wilson
& Co. and Libby, Mcneil & Libby for
several weeks year and half ago as
Gamer, testified sanitary conditions
at the plants were bad, and that colored
girls employed there we're discrimi-
mated against in many ways. She said
none. Of the women earned more than
50 a week at that. time, and many did
not get moro than 81 week for a day
Of ten hours.
Counsel for the packers objected to
all Of her testimony, saying that the
conditions complained of had been cor
rorfoJ 80 W.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
Predicts That They Will
overcome All Difficulties
as Before
Labor Outlook Better
Power Now Sought to Fur
I: lough Soldiers for Agri-
cultural Service

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.--Prediction
that the country's farmers will over
..ome this year, as they did last, the
Ha;culties in respect to labor and
otherwise, was made to-day by Secre-
tsrv Houston of the Department of
agriculture, but he stated that there
should be no let-up this year in efforts
"a bstter the record Of last year and
10 conserve food.
ut Is clear that it will be econom-
lli,slly wise and advantageous for the
farmers of the nation to put forth
their best efforts during the coming
.eason to equal and. if possible, to ex-
e,ed their record Of last year," said
he Secetary in statement. "ln spite
# the large production in many direc-
ions during 1917 the situation is not
satisfactory. The supply of wheat IN
this nation and in the world is made
ouste. Whether the war continues or
mot, the demand in this country, be-
cause of the increasing population and
of the needs of Europe, will be great.
They will continue to be great for a
considerable period even after peace
returns. There will be an especially
: strong demand made on this country
for meats and livestock.
In some respects the farm labor stu
alton may not be quite so difficult as
last year, although it will continue to
be especially acute in certain sections.
The cantonments have been built and
there will not be a renewal of urgent
demands in many sections for labor
for such work. The draft regulations
provide for the deferred classification
Of skilled farm labor. The population
Of the country has increased somewhat
within the past year. The Secretary of
War has asked Congress for power to
'furlough soldiers of the National Army
for agricultural service, if necessary.
Bearing these matters in mind, it
seems highly likely that the farmers,
by exercising their talent for coopera-
ton and organization, with such as
sistance as can be furnished by gov
again be able to overcome the Difficult
ties. The departments Of Agriculture
and Labor are continuing to develop
their organizations to assist farmers
in securing the labor needed in their
operations. They are especially plan
ming to assist in the transfer of labor
from community to community and
from state to state.
"Specific suggestions are now under
consideration for the spring campaign
and will be made public in the near
future"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
DR.. Fraser Appointed to
Quartermaster'a Rureau

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.--Dr. George En-
f'eld Fraser to-day was ordered tn rc-
port at Washington at once to take
charge of the governments quarter
master supply contract bureau. He is
a son-in-law Of DR.. Edmond James.
president Of the University of Illinois.
DR.. Fraser's marriage, some timo
ago. received wide attention because
DR.. James refused his consent unless
DR.. Fraser, then professor at the
University of Illinois. resigned. declar-
ing there must be no nepotism in the
institution
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
boston Evening Record"
Is Sold to Syndicate

Eynsu;SIoN. Feb. 16.-"The Boston
Rssalng Record" was sold TO-DAY by
bs.1 bs.1cis W.. Bird to a syndicate Of
men, headed by Louis C. Page.
so,oent and general manager of the
issm is,e Company. book publishers, and
.sl owner of the Boston National
sinds scinndass baseball club. The syndicate
a,s Randolph c. Grew, "A banker:
ord l.. Deland. publisher of "The Rec.
81 -. and Carl A. Jarrett, a member
Z : "Tl 1ne editorial staff.
No Ahe h. Record" was bought three wears
-. 49, py Charles Sumner Bird. and had
Ian n" managed by Francis w. Bird. his
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
Entertainment Changed

Owing to the demand for tickets for
the entertainment which was to have
been given at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Webster Herman, IS East
Seventy ninth Street, on Tuesday even
ing, for the Red Cross Institute for
Crippled and Disabled Men, it has been
found necessary to change to the Cha
lif studio, 1853 West Fifty-seventh
Street
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
The Charm of Simplicity in
Women FROCKS & GOWNS
Original Fashions in Women's
COATS and CAPES

Coats and capcs for day time are developed in many
diverse treatments Distinguished modes that take form in
plain tailored embroidered coas-in capes of duveyn
and other fabrics featuring cavalier and waistcoat effects
Sleeveless acquettes of velvet crepe de chine satin and
tricolette.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
MILLINERY
Simultaneous with Paris Modes

Exclusive Bonwit Teller & Co. ognatons in hats of hair
lace, malne and erin with ribbon and flower garnre-
short back pokes and Sailors hats with distinctive ostrich
feather and quilted hats of Geor
gette crepe in old bue pink white and beaver shades
rough straw hats in tubans cose6ttng toques the coche
and flare types.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
The Debonnaire Verue G. Esprit of
"JEUNE FILE" Fashions
Indvidualized Types in Apparel Spccifi-
cal[y Designed for Misses of IL to TO-

The element of youth in its lghtness and grace navec
and buoyancy apparent these fashions for the younger
set Taeur Suits little totteur frocks of serge and satin,
dainty afternoon and debutante focks, evening gowns
expressive of the spirit which divorces youth from
the mature and over-sophisticated while conforming in
flexible manner to the exclusive fashions of the hour
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17

The Vogue of the Chic in
Women's TAILLEUR SUITS
$500 to 5000
The trg lines of the Eton the youthful contour of the
Boero. the svee senderness of the longer Jacket suit,
the conforming silhouette of the simple Sack sut-make
for the most charming chic in the cycle of fashions
Quaint wascoats ge and white and colored collaress
or frilled guimpes are style features.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-17
: !;

I
collar. $50
The FRILL suiimpc
with cuffs to match
Of handkerchief linen
in orchid, white.
rose. flesh, apricot.
The set. 1850
Collarless round neck
! guimpes Of white
wash satin and net,
tucked front; cuffs
to match. 500
. y u
Intro d cling the
BODICE SHIELD"
devised to provide a
straight line across
the low cut frock-
of wash satin. with
cuffs. $50
Hand made white
French organ d lie
guimpes with rounded
neck and short roll
collar. The front is
panel with Auting
and edged with-the
new color notc-navy
blue. 1900
Flat linen collars,
squared or rounded
and finished with the
most delightful self
garniturc narrow
folds of the material
fagotted together in
scroll design with
cuffs to match. 1000
y + =
Cheval collar guimpe.
of white washable
satin. 500
Peter Pan suimpe
of organdie in Jofre
blue. b cise and
white. h and laid
folds down front.
500
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
FIRST AMERICANS
LANDED A YEAR AGO

Wa>hingtun June - The first d.
vision Of the American army landed IN
France one year ago tn, week cigl-
teen days after General 'cr,hing
reached French soil. Ia the Twelve
months that have since elapsed this
division has grown to au army in size
aud 10y July million men all told,
viii have been sent forward.
Behind this million another million
men are IN camp, and environments
Behind these II third million will rap
idly till the gaps left rs the divisions
sail.
Secretary Baker estimated Tuesday
that between 81 and 10 per cent Of the
men already shipped are comhatah
troopS. The first division has been ex-
pandcd to II lighting force of 6MWW
men. backed by an organization of the
supply and transport lines that II takes
2.O. 600 men Ia make effective
ON this basis II is clear General
PerShing now has the substance Of the
hrs, field army comprised of eighteen
infantry divisions with all auxiliary
troop. SO far as known there has
been no opportunity yet for th" actual
formation Of this military unit.
American troops are holding sectors
Of varying lengths IN at least six places
ON the batte line. To meet the cm"r-
gcncy presented by the German drive,
however. they have been drawn away
( from the region formally assigned Ia
/ the United States aud are face To fac,
with the enemy ou the Marine, IN
Picnrdy and Flanders
The real American sectors, however
/ lie on the right flank Of the great bat
lie from. From Within sight of Swiss
rnr,lrr whore they stand ON German
soil. almost to the shadow Of the bat
tered fortress Of Ncrdun American
troop, ere in the trenches.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
POSTAL HIGHWAY
COMING THRU CLOVIS

l.. l.. Schwartz Of Amarillo was here
this week promoting the Postal High
way which will'run from Fort Smith.
Ark. 10 II l'aSo. Texas. Mr. Schwartz
Is now making log Of .he Highway
and wh,le in Clovis helped to organize
II Postal Highway tlnh with e. T..
Dennis as local vice president. 1t Is
plarucd Ia have the route property
marked with arrangements made along
the line at suitable places for camping
grounds II j. also planned 10 run II
branch Of The Highway from Clovis to
Alhuqucrquc although the main route
gees 10 III la.o by way Of the Pcc"'
Valley
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
CHAMBER Of COMMERCE
RE-ORCANlED THIS WEEK

Clovis Chamber of Commerce will
hr put un II basis where il i realty in
position to render valuable aid to the
upbuldng of the town aud commun-
ity generally. The first If the week 4
committee of business men called on
the different citizens Of the town IM
readily secured pledges ruuugn to in
sure the Financing If pail secretary
and the other expenses incidental to-
ward carrying on the work UG he
the business Interests were not seen
but the committees will finish their
work duriu: l'r nest few lays In
uni, a rrN instances were the solicit
or> turned dawn and ~ mo,' Of these
ca>r> il WIS 9, matter g., not ialy un-
drr>tandiu= 'hr pr 'pn- ;.rl uud l""c-
tically every hl>ur-, Interest % IS.
reasonably .dr' VIII cuul1hulc It's
part toward m,rt,r- II" w.ury end u
the proposition Ani the matter OF
donations will me-, be- cull'icl To- the
business man atone hut each property
owner aud citizen should feel himself
called on tu make >omr donation each
month
\ meeting was held nl the Elks
Home Wednesday afternoon to perfect
the organization nf the new Chamber
of Commerce. the organization being
presided over hy W. II hurkworth.
The following officers and directors
were mmrd ia serve the organization;
{ ". Harrison President
John Barry $ \. Jones J g. Nelson,
$. A. Jones, Vice President
j. &. Nelson Treasurer
Board Of Directors G. ". Harrison,
oJhn Barry, 5 A. Jones, J. G. Nelson,
". luikarl Bert tulirss, Alex Ship
ley. W H. puckworth. and W u.
tramer
The board Of directors employed Mr.
Rufus Jones to act as secretary or the
Chamber of Commerce rs was planned
laSi week. and Mr. Jones j. already
citizen of the town aud Is on the JOB.
tie comes with the highest recommend
Gtions and will accomplish much for
| the town in the way Of directing her
commercial activity il the interests Of
the town will give him the proper co
operation which ii is certain they will
do from the enthusiasm that has mark
ed the organization from rs first
The officers and directors Of the
new Chamber of Commerce have, in
the opinion Of the News been except
ionally well chosen They are among
the towns foremost business mau and
those who are most active IN matters
for the general welfare of the com.
munty
4 committee consisting Of Sam q.
Rratton \. " IIrkcnhul ani Bert
Curr>> were uamcd to draw NJ by
laws for the new organization
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
TO Buy KNITTING MACHINE

The Tuesday EmhroidcN Cub VIII
giyr whist party Tuesday afternoon
July md. from, 80 To- ! 30 at the
home nf Mr>. John ihrry Nm at
NISSAN Of dft, crul~ win be charged
and the public is invited. The pro-
cccd> derived from This occasion VIII
hr used IN buying II knitting Machine,
Smrr The announcement has come
Irrm i.raduUHltrr, al Denver lha'
rurr, county thTcr of the Ret
Crn,. viii he expected to kull l2ol
pnir, Of Socks by September lNt II has
hcrn deemed necessary IT, put torll'
every effort poSsihlc 10 meet this oh'''
cation. Th,s machine will lc bought
for This purpose aud operated hy the
lndir, Of this club.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
PROGRAM IS PLANNED FOR
FRIDAY, WAR SAVINGS DAY

Friday. June 2Sth IL National War
Savings bay. In Clovis the business
houses will be- aSked to cloSc At > :OD
4 III. for about two hours, and there
Will he Il War Savings Dn. program
at the lycrum Theatre to which
everyone In Clovis is invited ami
expected 10 attend, The plan also
il to get all the pledges possible on
that day So far Curry County has
done very little m the matter of pm
chasing stamps.
Alex Sh piry Hho it. Cnu... chair.
man Of War SAVING sDaalp r'mpaign
point, ca, that it g., going to require
81 concerted ollor. uu the part of Curry
'uulr's o,liHrrhip To buy our share
CO.. the stamp amt that it Is going T."
require a good deal NOR" enthusiasm
lnau ha, 81, Tar been injected iulo the
llyiug campaign.
Nou will no doubt be- asked 10 make
a pledge un Friday of this week Ia hH"
. -iyuu amount of stamps between now
aud JHuuarg l>l. and remember when
the solicitors call Dn yuu that yuu are
expected 10 lcud your money ~ freely
a, the boy, in Khaki are giving their
I.t IA. eel an
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
DON'T KICK

The merchants Of purtnlc~ have all
uyroci upon The one delivery per day
system AT the urgent request Of the
Government. Now. don't hulirr. but
take the matter philosophically. These
are war times aud We ut home must
sacrifice many uf our little convent.
cucrs to the end that thi, war may hc
prosecuted with the utmost yignr ",
have, none of H.. rs yet made any sac
rihccs and. while this I, sort Of an
Innovation. there Is no reason for com
pmint.- l'ortaleS journal
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
8 POUNDS Of SUGAR
IS NEW RATION

Regulations fer carrying udl the new
restrictions upuu sugar consumption
h' commercial u~rr,. rllcrliv" July /
were made public mi, week by the
food administration. The new rc>lric-
tion,. Il has been ANNOUNCED. will ap-
portion the lGOu.OOO tons of sugar in
sight for thr >iN months hrgiuninS
July on the basis Of three pounds per
capita monthly in order 10 supply the
needs Of the allies and Of the American
troops. The apnriionment is about
double the compulsory sugar ration of
England, France aud Italy.
Commercial users of sugar will re-
ccivr their supply under certificate
system. M manufacturer, wholesaler
or retailer will bc permitted to sell
sugar to any one except Ia household
crs unless n certificate issued by the
local foM administration is presented
Retailers may sell not more than tive
pounds at one time to u town customer
or five pounds at one .n'p Ia II country
customer. Commercial customers ar,
divided into live groups
Candy makers. soft drinks and soda
fountains chewing glm. chocolate,
cocoa. tobacco. ilavoring extracts, In
vert sugar. Syrup>, sweet pickles an'
manufacturers. wines. etc, will hc al
lowed fifty per cent of their norma
supply with the exception of icc cream
manufacturers who may receive q
per cent.
Commercial cannrrS Of vegetables
fruit aud milk aud manufacturers Z"
medicine. explosives aud glyccrinr vii
| be- allowed sufficient for their urcc>
, Nary requirements.
Hotels. restaurants. clubs dinin'
r ears Of - ar more persons may pur
chase three pounds for each nine.
meals served
lMHcr> will hc allowed - per cen
NJ the average amount used durini
June l9l> Retail stores will receive
for July quantities based upon the aver
agr for the months Of April, May Hni
June, lDlS combined.
Any attempt 10 accumulate stock
prior to July will be- construed "A
boarding. the regulations state. NJ
stocks IN rNcr>s Of three months SUI
ply will hr rcuuiSitioucd and all rll>
TONER'S IN the five groups are require,
10 notify food administrators Of III
amount of sugar they hold or have i
transit prior to July |.
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
HOG CHOLERA DEMONSTRATION

One of the most interesting aud III
,iruciiyc demonstrations ever given Ia
hog growers of this country was That
given 10y Dr. T.. l.. johnson al the ElkS
Auditorium Tuesday afternoon, June
18Th. when hc showed a small group
Of interested men how to care for Sich
hogs and how to cmnniZr them from
cholera. The pig was there and was
Naccuacd. 81 thai all who saw II VIII
understand what vnrcirnl on m"al'>,
Had flrmcr, learned the value of
vncciuatlng aud did il two years ago
there would have been Thousands of
dollars saved and many hog growers
who lrcnmr Discourage AND gave M
the ml,iur>> would be- raising fine
herd, today pr, Joml>ou gave a very
interesting lecture On hog cholera and
todd thu.c prc,cut how they could save
great deal IN the cost of cmnnz'nl
their herds
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

n Won haven't tried onl going Ia
church lately give 1t n trial sunday
The rrc>hytcrian> extend To you cor
dial invitation to worship with them.
The morning worship begins al u
o'clnk and ruds NJ T. The evening
service hrginS AZ : 10 o'clock and lasts
one hour.
There are many people IN CLOVIS
who are facing the future WIN M
dctlnnlr aims 81 far rs eternity Is con
ccrncd. They say, | am gong to take
NV chnncrs. Others declare they nave
no faith in Immortality So they are
soiug nowhere. These two types W.T.
hr discussed sunday night. Come.
TED T. llOlIFlElb, Minister
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
CHRISTIAN Cit RCH
MID.NEAR MEETING

ON next Sunday the Christian church
VIA have an all day MdNcur Meet.
iug. There viii Do, lll the regular Scr
Vices with preaching morning lni
evening >uhirr.- "Tho Joy of Being
\ Christian" aud "THr I'm, OF brins
\ Christian respectively Besides
,h,rr will. b, diumr iu the basement
and ana afternoon fellowship meeting
with >r'ra music an every service.
All who will whr,hcr members or not
are invited tr come with their baskets
AND ,pr'u the dny with rs II not
convenient 10 prepare your dinner
Come anyway
q. " LAMBERT Minister
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
\ REAL PATRIOTIC
\ FOURTH AT GRADY

Grady Is making preparation Tor Il
good old fashioned basket piraI" on
the Fourth Of July SpcrrhrS nave
trcn scheduled by County SuWrlnl'nh-
cn, Jas. VI. Buckley, Rev. j. 7. Redim"a'
Rev. : u. Culrppr aud others,
The picnic j. 10 hn strictly n patriotic
one M I'll the concessions "n the
ground will b. conducted for III" hrne'
III Of the Red Gross The people Of
that rnterpriSing community invite
,ll to attend aud bring well filled
baskets aud have u glorious time on
Che Fourth,
The Clovis news. [volume] (Clovis, N.M.) 1907-1929, 1918-06-27
MORE 0LINTEERS WANTED

"Nnmnrrrr> may iurrru>c IN Th" next
few weeks" says Recruiting Officer
Austin ca account of the proposed
lS io ~ draft. rligihlc> may Wdkr ny
AMI take advantage Of the many op
rorluuilirs offered 10y volunteer enlist
mrui. one branch alone mudlr> l."
different artisans.
Applicants forwarded to III Pa~o this
week for assignment are NilliHm -
Parish marhiui.t aud Samuel I"
Cotton
We are pleased tu 1nSu'r any qn'>
Iinn. concerning enlistment.
Army Recruiting station
clovis \. NJ