The Washington herald., 1918-06-23
Germany ms 1t Is Today

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! Germany ms II L. Today
This is q careful study Of the
actual economic, social, and finan-
cial conditions in Germany in the
fourth year OF the war. 1t is q re-
fresiipg relief from the style OF
argument which assumes that mere
calling names proves something; II
| Is a straightforward presentation Of
| facts-the facts with whi.h we have
to deal II we are to win this war.
The balancing Of the assets and
liabilities Of German affairs in 1918
includes an analysis Of conditions of
food. labor. crime. finance and trans
portation. Wartime menus and
prices are given. and the adoption
| OF rigid clothes allowance Is an
example Of the degree Of organiza-
ton which the allies have as yet
not adopted. A book on Germany
which is free from futile exaggera-
tion. which gives facts for what
| they are worth Is more valuable
than a whole library of the war ut
terances in which enthusiasm COW
ers lack of definite knowledge.
Cyril Brown stan correspondent
| Of the New York World Is the
| author of this remarkable book.
| George II. Doran Company. n. Y.
are the publishers. Its price is S1.35
| net.
| Gaining the Round Above.
Carlyle said. The King is the
man who can" Gustavusi s. Kimball.
author of Gaining The Round
| Above" &c. p. Dutton & Company.
n. W shows the way. His book is
complete guide to personal EN-
cheney. Mr.. Kimball says that the
man who succeeds is the man who
| Is ready when success comes his
way. That means efficiency; and the
simple. practical advice in this lit
| tie book will. IL lived up to. make
you efficient.
| II you are not satisfied with your
self or your work. IL you find others
passing you by. or II you mean TO
get ahead and want to know how.
this book is for you.
sideIishts on Germany.
Michael A. Morrison, well known TO
many American readers. has compiled
lot of valuable information in his
"Sideiights on Germany George H.
Doran Company, 81 neO. In his book
have been brought together selections
| from articles which have as their OBJ
| ject the portrayal of German life and
| character as these nave been affected
| or modified under war conditions. In
| nearly every case the source has been
the German newspaper press or we'll
| known and widely circulated German
periodicals.
The articles have been sifted with
1 anA ArlR haVA hARn
used which throw needed light on the
| conceptions entertained by the Ger
man nation OF their duty and world
mission, on their attitude towards
their enemies, on their ambitions.
Another Important object which thie
book has In view is to Illustrate the
| gradual change Of German war senu-
ment from the period >of easy con-
tempt OF their enemies, from the
period OF frenZied jubilation and con-
fidence in victory which characterized
the nation in the early months OF the
war, to the dawning sense that all
was not we'll, and that Germany was
being confronted with the hostility OF
the civilized orid.
Win God and the Coiors.
Mrs. Leila Atwood Foust. like thou
sands of other American mothers,
has boy at the front She has writ
ten a little book of devout prayers for
her son cover there"
Our boys in the service are going
over with the deepest sympathy OF
all patriots: they are on our hearts
| and minds all during the day and In
! the wakeful hours of the night. This
Is natural and right. but let us not
forget the special class upon whom
the burdens Of this war fall so heav-
| lily and that is the mothers Of our
brave boys. Everything possible must
be done to sustain them during their
absence on their perilous errand.
And. this book was written with this
supreme idea in view-to help moth
ers to know that strength must come
from the Lord to the mothers as well
as the boys. Mrs. Foust has a boy
| in the service and these devotions
voice not only her own desires. but
| the aspirations of Christian mother
hood everywhere. They cannot fail
/ to inspire, strengthen and deepen
their lives. 1t is a fine book TO place
| into every home where there is
| service flag and no patriot could do
/ q greater service for the spiritual
helpfulness of these mothers than by
| directing their attention TO the value
| Of this uplifting devotional book.
The Vir Publishing Company, Phila-
delphia, Pa, are the publishers. The
book sells for 30 cents.
| Japan or Germany.
Just now when the Russian col
lapse looms up to disturb the allied
peace of mind more than ever. comes
a book on this vexing and trouble
some question by Frederick Coleman,
F.R.G.S. George H. Doran Company,
New York. are the publishers. The
question Of Intervention in Siberia Is
answered on the basis of first-hdnd
observation and intimate conversa-
| tions with the leaders and the popu-
lace of both Japan and Russia. Mr..
Coleman knows those strange folk,
the Bolshiviki, personally. He knows
the attitude taken by each of the
many factions in the countries con-
sidered. He has had personal ex-
| perience OF the German propaganda,
| which has taught an amazing per-
| version of facts to the Russian peas
| antry. He believes in interventio7,
and backs up his belief by arguments
which both those who agree and those
who oppose his view ought to know.
| His program is constructive. and has
for its object the winning of Russia's
allegiance to the allies, the saving
4 ~ hnr uo af and noHxy o9t0TxdonaI oraff,