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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

The American producer and mer-
chant will be confronted by German
government ouyins moropolies and
with the serious competition of syndi-
Gated German industries in his home
and foreign markets after the war,
according to 4 report to this govern
ment on syndication in Germany.
The government nlonopohzauon OF
practically all produce in Germany,
the further syndication of important
branches of industry. the restrictions
placed upon finance. the merchant and
shipping trades, which means COM
n1erce as a whole. deserves the earnest
attention Of the American government
and business world says the report.
This compulsory concentration made
necessary by the war to obtain the
highest efficiency in production, to-
a-ether with the greatest economy in
employment OF labor, Jaw material,
credit, and transport facilities. a we'll
as for revenue purposes, will be car
RED over into times of peace. in order
to prevent a 7ranCtal panic and in
dustrial depression, with the conse-
Guent depreciation in taxable values.
Smaller Men Sell Out.
The smaller manufacturer who has
difficulty in continuing operations on
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
TOOK ORDERS FROM FRENCH,
American General Sent Man Into
Battle Ahead os Time

Washington, June 1S.-An official
French dispatch was received here
dealing with the work Of the Ameri-
can troops az Chateau Thierry and
giving this account Of how an Ame-.-
can general permitted MS troops 10 be
engaged taking orders from a French
colonel, IN support Q: the French in
advance Of the time that the Ameri-
cans were due TO go into the line.
tn situation was difficult. The
enemy was pushing forward with great
force. A French regiment and some
light infantry were Offering q stubborn
resistance. Another infantry regiment
vas defending step by step Hautesves-
mes on the morning OF June 2. The
The colonel Of the latter regiment re-
ceived a visit from an American
colonel who had come 10 get Informal
ton about the situation. The French
resistance at this point was becoming
fixed between the mill Of Gandeli and
Belleau. passing between Bussiares
and Corey.
The French, whose regiment was
holding out narveiously, expressed
some fears for the left Of this group,
and more particularly for the ravine
west Of Veuilly from which they had
to withdraw some troops The Amer
lean general simply replied that by ad-
vancing the time Of his entry into the
lines he could place at the disposal Of
this group a battalion Of marine rifle
nlen, consisting Of picked men. This
battalion was Immediately pushed up
toward Plernont, and ite chief came
and took orders from the French
colonel regarding it's position"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

account of the scarcely OF labor, raw
material, and working capital, has in
many cases sold out 10 the greater
concerns in his branch and before
compulsory syndiCaron would close
down his works. The NV law who !
has been ena ted forbid6ing the for
nation OF new stock COMPANIES. with q
capital Of over 500 coo marks. without
special sanction OF the government ct
fectively puts aside any competition
with these syIdiCatcs,
The new snip subsidy bill passed
by the rc!chStag fer the rehabilitation
OF the German merchant marine, while
extremely liberal in the :rdcm~iti 5 10
be paid the ship owners for losses,
damages. and maintenance of ships oc-
Casoincd by thu war, means in realty
almost 4 complete government control
of German overseas shipping. for years
10 come
Retention of Monopoiies.
The retention Of these monOpoios,
created during the war having pur-
chasing powers compatible with the
available foreign credit and ships ton
rage and which VIII distribute the
product according 10 the needs of the
merchant and supply at hand. appears
to be rather Il necessity in the i'm
port markets after peace * restored.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
COMMANDERS ALL STEEL.
Pershins Calls For All Surplus Stock
in America


Washington, June ls.-Gen. J. j.
Pcrshing has requisitioned practically
all the surplus steel OF the country for
manufacture Of shells and railroad
rails, and as a result the nation faces a
steel famine.
All steel in the country must be de-
voted to war purposes. and :-:::::eec-
turers Of steel articles not essential 20
the conduct OF the war will be unable
to obtain raw material unless Chair
man Bernard Baruch Of the war indus
tries board succeeds in developing a
new surplus.
General Pershings reauisition calls
for 100000 tons OF shells and other
projectiles and for 100000 tons OF
rails and other steel products In add
ton to previous acquisitions. Chair
man Baruch recently estimated war
industries would use all but 16 per cent
Of the visible supply Of steel this year.
General Pershing's new requisitioa
will take all of that margin.
Some idea of the enormous amount
OF metal being used UP in the battle
now raging in France is given by the
war department estimate that ,000,-
100000 shells containing an aggregate
Of 100000 tons Of steel. have been
used by each side since the beginning
OF the German drive March II.
The additional reQuisition for two
thirds of that amount for shells alone
is regarded as an Indication that Gen.
eral Pershing believes the struggle on
the western front has only begun.
Charges are rife that the apportion-
ing of the steel supply has been badly
managed and that there would be no
danger Of shortage had there been
any system in the war organization.
II is alleged by one high government
official that the war department Is
boarding more steel today than 1t can
use in three or four years. In one ship
yerd the emergency fleet corporation
has 10000 tons, more than years
supply.
Mr.. Bar1uch has called fot an inysp-
tory Of the entire stocks Of steel on
hand Il the industries controlled b. the
navy, the war department the shipping
board and other government agencies,
with view to readJusting the appor-
tionment.
Chairman e. N. Hurley Of the ship
ping board has recommended that the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
FACING SUGAR SHORTAGE.
German Production 100000 Tons
Short of Peace Times.

Amsterdam. May IS (By MaiD.-
Sugar prospects in Germany look dis
couraging. says the German Economic
Correspondent The production for the
coming season is estimated at 100000
tons compared with 100000 tons in
peace time. and the estimate is based
on the weather continuin: favorable.
The labor problem is very acute. as no
more farm hands are coming from
Poland 10 work in the sugar beet fields.
1t is impossible 70 see says the
Correspondent. how even the bedrock
minimum needs Of the civilian popu-
Iarion can De satisfied, III view OF the
military demands and the necessary
exports to neutrals. a very much re-
duced distribution on the sugar cards
IS absolutely certain in the coming fall
unless miracle happens and the
Ukraine can send supplies. The latter
country is an uncertain factor"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
American Army
to Fight Nou as
Independent Units

Washington, June ls.-The Amer
lean military force in France has be-
come so large that General Foch. com
mander in chief of the allied armies
has informed General Pershins that il
is desirable to maintain our forces as,
far as possible as purely American
units. This Information was given 70
the members of the house military af-
a joint conference today.
In accordance with this policy, which
tends TO strengthen the fighting morale
of the American soldiers abroad, TWO
full American division are now en-
gagged in the lighting near Chateau
Thierry where the Germans have been
making their drive
Secretary Baker informed the COM
mittee that in another two weeks this
American force would be doubled. The
policy Of the allied commander will be
to increase weekly the American unit by
decreasing the number OF Americans
brigaded with the French and British
as the American soldiers become more
proficient in military training under
actual war conditions.
II the plans of General Foch are car
ried out the American army, fighting as
an American Unit and holding strong
position IN the line OF the western front.
will reach 400, 900 within another six
weeks This will be brought about by
speeding UP the preliminary training
with some Of the less seasoned Amer
!can troops will receive by being bri-
gaded with the French and British vet
eran forces.
The fighting qualities which the
American marines and army regulars
displayed in P.cardy, Secretary Baker
told the members OF congress today,
have received the praise Of General
F'och and fastened him 10 advice the
placing of American units on the front
under American commanders.
Official announcements show that ap-
proxin1ately half million American
soldiers have landed IN France since
the German drive began. Already they
have aided in stabil!zins the lines as
they now stand, At a. recent date. Am
erican forces held no more than Fifty
miles Of the whole western front. One
element OF General Pershing's mobile
forces. by direction Of General Foch.
guards the way at the apex of the whole
German wedge near Montdidier. Cam
tigny. recently recaptured from the
Germans by these forces, is very close
TO the point Of maximum penetration
achieved by the enemy in nearly three
months of desperate fighting.
Secretary Boxers reafirmat;on yes
terday Of American confidence in Cen
eral Foch was made with fuIl know
edge. for Nj. Baker was IN Europe in
conference with the allied chiettatns
when the plan OF campaign now being
followed was worked out He knows
Why no effort has been made to wrest
the initiative from the enemy. Many
officers who DO not know are frankly
puzzled. and cannot understand W.
some Of the obvious openings for a
great counterthrust have not been
seized
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

TO pass that tol,a eco smokers accom-
MEDIATE each other in this manner
more often than ever before owing 10
Tie fact that the metropolis to5ay -
experiencing the sreates. shortage in
matches since the modern lighter came
into common usage.
Smokers haze NJ hest fancy whatever
in asking the nan in the street for
a bit of fire. from his pipe, cigar or
c!garet and invariably the man WITH
the light is eager 10 al / the man who
has a smoke IN Immediate prospect
Women, in Inc lounsine rooms of
the hotels. feel at liberty TO request d
night OF the man or woman at the
mex. table, SO universal has become
the custom.
Before the var Londcr was sup
piled win macheS ncipally from
Sweden. Blu the German submarine
and other factors have interfered with
this business and so London now is
getting along the best she can with
little wax matches OF English manu-
facture. Which abe not o,ly expensive,
rut not Of sufficient OUTPUT to coma
anywhere near supplying the demand.
In the hotel Hobbies where fires ara
nearly always urnirg, little rolls of
pa per, as of the custom Of hundreds Of
Years ago, are kept in recepcacles for
accommodation of the smokers who
light their pipe. cigar or cigaret from
the hot Goals
And in the clubs. the fashionable
clubs and all, The oil style equatty Oil
lamp has again come into use, after
many years Of retiren ent and burns
in convenient places. Beside the lamp
is a glass half filled With sand into
which thin layers of wood are stuck
after the FIRE is ansferred from the
lamp to the smokers tobacco.
Matches used in the United States-
are seldom sean in London. except IN
the hands of newly arrived Americans
who, having heard OF the shortage.
brought their own supply. When this
supply is exhausted the American
adopts the war time tobacco lighting
measure and sooa is ASKING the man in
the street for light sir or takes
advantage Of the rolled paper sticks
at the club Or hotel.
Relief by means OF match shipments
from America IL not looked for until
the shipping from the United States
is increased to such an extent that
here will be more cargo space for ma
terials not essential 10 the war.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
FEWER HUNS END LIVES.
Increased Employment Credited Wiz
Decline in Suicides.

London. May THE British Medical
Journal finds that the war has caused
4 marked decline - The proportion q
suicides to the population. Among
males the rate per million living was
157 in the ten years ending 1910, ISL
in 1914, and Jos in 1915. In 1916 it was
little higher, III.
The rate Of suicide among women
showed a fall from ~ in the years
190l-l0 to IS in 1914 and 1871. and 38
in 1915. The greatest reduction among
men was at the ages Of 45 to 65. where
as for women Of later middle-age the
rate had not fallen at once.
The reason for this, according to the
Journal, Is the increased employment
opened up by the war. Fresh interests
and diversions have given the mind a
new outlook on life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

South Africa TO continue his work
there and has just come back to
Buenos Aires again to supervise tho
important transactions ."h:ch, by his
initiative. are now taking place be-
tween the two countries. The volume
of business which these transactions
represent at this stage already exceeds
100000.
South Africa are such as TO have
aroused interest and surprise in Ar
gentina For example the South At
rican Union either has imported or Is
in the act of importing 1880 tons OF
steel rails and accessories valued at
{ 100000; $4,000 pairs Of shoes valued
at eI5,00o; slaughter house by-pro
ducts such as lonemeal dried blood,
etc. valued at el5,ooo, leather TO the
value Of more than 100000: 10000
casks OF linseed oil: 10000 cases Of
canDed meats. "llued at 6 $4,000: To-
cally manufactured chemical products,
ma ttress wire and between 700 and 800
tons of wheat. South Africa also is
buying 100000 Argentine hardwood
railway ties.
Bnt the trade is not all one way.
Argentina has recently taken from
South Africa hessans TO the value OF
10000 pounds, ostrich feathers valued
at $500 pounds. tea, lucerne seed,
wines, brandy ard gin. as well as coal
IN considerable Quantities. Two car
goes OF South African coal have ar
rived here within the last few days
and more is on the way. This coal
has been thoroughly tried on the rail-
ways and Is giving entire Satisfaction.
20 that it probably viii form one Of
the principal articles Of trade between
the two countries in the future.
1t is OF particular interest to note
the growth of Argentine industries to
an extent that permits OF the export
on comparatively large scale OF man
rfactured goods such as boots and
shoes. and semi manufactured goods
such as leather.
The market for Argentine shoes and
leather in South Africa appears to be
excellent. Already Argentine repre-
sentatives Of these industries have
visited or are visiting South Africa on
behalf Of their factories, 9TH sacisfac-
tory business results
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
AVERT FAMINE IN MEXICO. q
Food Commission Distributes Hrrserioan
Corn Worth 81 ,0oo, 900.
Correspondence Associated Press.

Correspondence Associated Press.I
Mexico City, June ls.-Nearly quar-
ter OF a million bushels OF corn, valued
at more than $1,000, 900 was distributed
In the eight months ending last March,
by the Mexican food commission to re-
lieve the food crisis that has existed
in this republic.
Partial failure Of the 1917 corn crop,
upon which the greater part of Mexico's
"a, 900 900 inhabitants depend for sus-
tenance. was the primal factor in the
formation Of the commission. There
was danger OF famine in some parts OF
the country and it was difficult TO trans
port food to these regions the surplus
that obtained in other parts OF Mexico.
BY it's work the commission averted the
threatened famine, stabilized the price
OF corn and. in a great measure, pre-
vented speculation in it.
After presenting the facts before the
consul general Of the United States
here. an export permit was obtained
from the United states government TO
cover the importa ton of 100000 bushels
of corn monthly from Dec. l. 1911 to
Oct 30 1918. The commission now is
endeavoring to secure another similar
permit
The first shipments from the United
States, which were bought thru Kan
sas City firm, were distributed in vari-
Gus cities and towns along the border,
, where there was a great scarcity and
where the price was exceedingly high.
Later the distribution was etended to
other parts Of the republic notably to
the large mining camps where the COM
panies bought many car loads from the
commission storted it and then retailed
| it at much below cost price to their
employees.
Chambers Of commerce. located at or
near these points, have either been the
direct distributors or have had charge
| Of the distribution. This supervision,
| however, was not necessary in the case
OF the mining and industria! concerns
who benefited greatly by the importa-
tons, for there was danger that they
might have had to smut down their
plants had the food supply for their en-
ployes been exhausted.
In addition to the aid extended by the
government, the commission has re-
ceived valuable cooperation from vart.
GUS large mining companies. mostly
those backed by ofreign capital. One
mine at Ell Orc, State OF Mexico, con-
verted four huge steel "Pachuca Tanks"
into miniature grain elevator. capable
Of holding thousands Of bushels. This
grain is retaiied at prices below cost
Ethru the company store to its employees.
When conditions forced the closing OF
a great sEneiter at Aguas Calientes, the
company to keep its idle employees from
from its storehouses at the customary
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
WAR EMPTiES CRADLES.
Conflict Has Filled Graves and Reduced
Birth Rate.

London. June lS.-The Times says:
Sir Bernard Millet, registrar gem
eral in the course Of lecture dealing
with the decline in the birth rate due
10 the war. said that u EnShrd and
Wales the births registered in 1918
numbered SSl,S91. In 1915 they fell 70
s14,s14 and in 1915 there was a frrrher
fall 10 7sO,520, the slightness II the
fall from the previous year beius due
10 the boom in marriages IN 1875 when
,he number reached the record 6gure
NJ 36OsS5. In 1917 the births regis
tered fell 70 ssS.346. a decline from the
1s12 figure ~ .. per cent. Up to the
oraSorr England ans Wales had lost
!, no-ar,isr lives. on IN stau9lr3 OF
t~-r,..-- would
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

this plan-strais toward Paris and
ready to turn and flank the French
forces.
Figure and curved arrow indicate
the La Fere Comoeie l2-Paris railroad.
The Germans hoped to swing the
southern side OF their Picardy line
southwark and take this railroad.
strategic move.
Figure shows how the Germans,
If successful in their plans, would
have parallel attacking route alons
the railroads running from SCISSORS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
acuiar,

"Why did you discharge your cook? ?"
She said she wouldn't be repri-
manded."
Did she express herself TO the. ef-
fectY
Yes, but what she really said was,
I won't take no sass often nobody"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
PROTECT THEIR POOR.
Children Are Sent to Country Places
for Summer Months

Paris. May 23.-(By Mail.)-Bom-
bardment of Paris by big German guns
has drawn attention to the poor chill
drcn Of the city and great efforts have
been made to send as many as possible
10 the country districts for safety.
In ordinary years they spend their
summers in airless attics and hot. dus-
t. streets This year they will breath
good air and have wholesome country
food Most of the children are being
sent free Of all expense to their parents
and are provided with an outfit" con-
sisting Of shoes, stockings and under
wear.
The cost of keeping child in the
French country side is said to average
only about $3.50 a month.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

This map shows the battle line IN
France. where the principal actions
are occurring and the general territory
where action may be expected in the
near future.
Figure shows where Germans,
plunging south from the Noyon- Mont
didier line. threatened the French
forces collected in the Paris Scissors
Noyon triangle from the flank. Arrows
point the direction in which the Ger
mans were headed as the firSt move in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

wounds received in action. 5; killed
(uirp'ane accidenD. !; other causes,
!. Total, 10. Wounded severely, IS.
Enlisted nen--KAied in action.
1o1; died Of wounds received in action,
80: died Of disease. Is: accidentally
killed. ,; other causes, ,. Total, IL.
Wounded severely. 1874: wounded
slightly, &73. Total. 507. In hands Of
enemy ! missing, :. Total deaths tot-
hccrs and mem, lS2; total Wounded
Officers and mem. $50; in hands Of
emmy and missing ,. Total casua ties
III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

fighting on the heights above Chateau
Thierry, captured the village of Torcy
and drove the Hun hordes back thru
Bourches.
Figure I shows where the British
troops on the plateau southwest OF
Rheims battled their way into the
town Of Blgny.
The crosses in the map indicate the
two large forests, those OF Compeisne
and Villers- Cotterets, where Luden-
dorff must seek battle If he seeks the
supreme test TO end all.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18

and Compeigne to Paris.
Figure shows where the French
carried on spirited attacks. took the
village Of lie Port, west of Fontenoy,
In a night attack, and improved their
position at Ambleny.
Figure shows where American and
French troops between the Marine and
the Ourcq rivers, captured Nilny, drove
the Germans from the woods east OF
Neuilly la Poterie and captured the
northern portion of this town.
Figure shows where Americans
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
NEW COMMERCE DEVELOPED.
War Results in Trade Between Arssn
tina and South Africa.

tina and South Africa.
Correspondence Associated Press.J
Buenos Aires. May 25.-A very I'M
portant commercial intercourse has
developed within the last few months
between the Argentine Republic and
South Africa. This is all the more
striking because there was not enough
trade between the two countries 4
year ago TO be worth mentioning.
When = direct line Of japanese
steamships WAS inauTirst<d between
Yokohama ani Dusnos Aires, calling
E. Cape To".a. the South AFRICAN gov
eminent ssut trade commissioner to
Buenos Aires end within very short
time he. ,succssted in iDaugurating a
flow Of business in both directions that
Is rapidly assuming large proportions.
This oosninissionss tsen returned "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-18
MARINES SUFFER HEAVILY.
Killed and Wounded Stree Arrival in
France Number ~.

Washington. June 1S.-Total casual
ties among the American marine :
overseas from the date Of their land
Eng to June Q, number III, according
to a summary issued last night by
Major General barnett, marine corps
commandment This Includes ICE killed
In action, IS who died o. wounds, 53S
wounded in acting and one missing and
eISs a1sla rr;issae. IL Germany.
The summary includes all the Gag
raItfes heretofore announced as We'll
az those given in a list received yes
terday. The total casualties are di-
vided as follows:
Officers--killed in action, 8; died OF
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MATCH SHORTAGE IN LONDON.

German U-Bests interiors Wi.h I'm.
portation From Sweden.
Correspondents Associated Press.1
London, May i5.-"May have u
light, please SHIP.
Thank you! Yes sir.:'
In the streets Of London II has come