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Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Hot Weather POiSOns
Hit The Stomach First
How to Keep Your Stomach
Strong, Cool and Sweet

Hot weather always starts those
quick chemical changes which pro-
duce poisons in meats, fish, fruits,
vegetables, milk and food products.
Such summer poisons in foods not
only make well stomacha sick but de-
velop with dangerous rapidity in
sensitive, sick or ailing stomachs and
bowels.
These poisons not only generate
gases and fluids which cause that
bloated, lumpyfeeling, heartburn, sour
stomach, belching, acidity, but endless
other stomach and bowel miseries.
"A sure, safe, quick acting relief has
been found which absorbs and neu-
traliEes these poisons, too much acid
and harmful gases. EATONIO Tab
lets, one or two taken afterevery meal, ],
will keep your stomach sweet. You
will have 9 good appetite TO eat what
you like, when You want Il and be
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25

free from all those bad effects liable TO
come after hearty meal in summer.
EAToNIo Tablets are hot weather pEotee-
tons for the stomach. They guard against the
germs that lurk In the things you eat and
drink. They rebuild listless appetltes. pro-
mote digestion by aiding proper action OF the
stomach functions and insure speedy relief
nom indigestion and all stomach distress.
EAroNIO Is good to eat IKE candy. People
from all oversend grateful testimonials. Tens
OF thousands are obtaining relief with
EAToNIO every day but the best evidence Il
70 let your own stomach tell you the truth. Go
to your druggist and get big box OF
EATONIC. Tell him you want Il for the pre-
VentIon and sure relief OF stomach and bowel
disorders produced by hot weather poisona
Then q RAToNIo fails to satisfy you-Ee-
turn Il 70 your druggist. whom you knoa and
can trust. he viii eheertully refund your
money. II your druggist loesnD Keep
EAToNIC'-drop as postal. IL will be de-
iiVered 20 your address ene you can then
pay for Il. Address, II. l.. Kramer Pres..
lols 8, Wabash Ave-. Chicago. IA
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Her Worries,

A young woman on street car was
discussing the war with man, and
was lamenting the fact that It was
necessary to take all of the young
men into the army.
why" she said, before long we
girls will outnumber the boys, here at
home, ten to one. I don't know what
we are going to do"
II don't think 1t will be as bad as
you anticipate" replied her friend. "If
that is all that is worrying you, you
can have a boy scout or @. A. R
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Cheer lin.

The following, unsigned, came
through the mail to the News. 1t is
self-explanatory.
This all happened within two
weeks:
Arrested for speeding; gave fel.
low ten-dollar bill, thought It was 81 !;
married two weeks ago--worst OF all;
had my car stolen; Just had notice of
my draft call to the army. Hope they
shoot me quick.
"Go0d.by ma. Good-by pa. This
happens to be true story."-Indian-
apolis News.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25

Detective Work.

ut took some pretty smart Sher-
lOckin' to sleuth out the fellers that's
violatin' the prohibition law in Grim
son Gulch," exclaimed Broncho Bob.
"You must have found some sort of
a clue"
Mighty little. But it was enough.
Most every feller in the town has
bought an automobile. We STATED
right in an narrowed suspicion down
to the few that didn't have no tires to
be cut up when empty liquor bottles
was smashed in the road"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
FRECKLES
New Il the Time to Get Rid Of These USIy SpOis

There's no longer the slightest need OF feeling
ashamed Of your freckles, as othlne-double
Strengths guaranteed TO remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-dOuble
Atrength-from your druggist, and apply a little
Of 1t night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
tirely. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure 10 ask for the double strength Othine,
as this is sold under guarantee OF money back
II II fails 10 remove freckles.-kdV
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Where He Goes.

Asket-What's become of the incor.
rigible kid who used to be driven from
home because his parents couldn't do
anything for him?
Tellum-Oh, he takes an hour or
two on from his duties as president
and director of half the big concerns
in the city to drive around to the old
folks In one of his new twelye.cylinder
palaces to tell pa and ma that he's
getting along just tolerable,
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Soothe Itchinn SnaIna.

On retiring gently rub spots Of dam
druff and itching with Cuticura Oint-
ment. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. <,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.--Adv.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
KEEP HENS FOR CHEAP EGGS
FIoeks In City Back Yards Can Be
Supported Principally on Waste
From Kitchen.

prepared by the United States DEPART
ment Of Agriculture.)
The best opportunity for cheap eggs
for city families during the war lies
in keeping enough hens in the bacl;
yard where they can be supported
principally on kitchen wastes to sup
ply the family table. The keeping of
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
selected nreedlnn EowIa.

A few breeding fowls selected for
their superior vigor and stronger vi
tality will often return a greater profit
than much larger number of fowls
which are lacking In these essentials.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Small Flock of Good Hens Will Supply
Enough Eggs for Average Family.


hens in back yards is an economic
opportunity for city families and at
the same time an essential part of the
campaign for increasing poultry pro-
Iuction.
The smallest and least favorably sit
lated back yard, says the department,
offers opportunity to keep at least
enough hens to supply eggs for the
household. The number of hens needed
for that purpose is twice the number
of persons to be supplied. Hence,
the smallest flock to be considered
consists of four hens. When hens are
kept only to furnish eggs for the table
no male bird is needed.
A coop for a flock of four hens
should have a floor area of about 20
square feet, or about five feet per hen.
For larger flocks the space al
lowed per bird may be little less, be,
cause the space is used in common,
and each bird has the use of all the
coop except what her companions actu.
ally occupy. For the ordinary flock of
10 to 15 hens, the space allowed should
be about four square feet per hen.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Genius Defined.

Genius may be defined as an ability
to do with little trouble that which
cannot be done by the ordinary man
with any amount Of trouble.-Spen-
Ger.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
A Great Responsibility.

HE responsibility attached to the preparing Of remedy for infants and children
is undoubtedly greater than that imposed upon the manufacturer remedies
Tor adults whose system sufficiently strong counterac for time least
injurious drug well to observe that Ctr prepared today has been
for the past 40 under the personal supervision Of Mr. Cas Fletcher
What have makers Limitations and substitutes at Sake2 What their
responsibilities To whom they nswerae7 They spring today,
their nefaous wares broadcast and disappear tomorrow.
Could each mother see the pansng with which the prescription for
Feers Casoa prepared could they read the umerabe testimonials from
grateful mothers they would listen peadngs arguments
those who would offer imitation Of substitute for tried
Fletchers Castoria
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Quite Enough.

You can't fool the people all the
time" 81 don't want to fool EN- all
the time." declared the alleged states
man. "Just a few weeks before elec-
ton will do me-"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
No wo,m. n a Healthy ChIId

No Worms In q Healthy Child
All children troubled with worms have un-
healthy color which indicates poor blood, and as q
rule, there Is more or less stomach disturbance.
GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm
prove the digestion, and act General Strength
ening Tonic TO the whole system. Nature will then
throw on dispel the worms, and the Child will be
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Normal Eoos Favored.

Normal eggs are almost certain 10
produce chickens which will lay nor
NAL eggs, while the reverse is equally
true.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25

Some men are high livers because of
their inability to pay ground-foOr
rents.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25
Convincing.

Lilly-"How do you know that you
are the first girl he ever kissed?" TIL
ly-"Because ne didn't say so."-Rec-
ord.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-07-25

You can always get satisfaction by
going to law-if you are lawyer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
BOLSHEvISM IS
ADDING STRENGTH
IN U. S., REPORT
Federal Agents Keeping an
Eye on AgitatorS,

WASHINGTON, Nov a. - Spread
OF boshevik doctrines in the United
states has been watched carefully by
department Of Justice agents with a
view TO undertaking prosecutions il the
agitation goes beyond legal bounds and
develops into sediton. officials de
lltred today Thus far the propaganda
h.; not reached What officials consider
dangerous proportions, although they
look Tor its continued growth among
foreign populations OF cities. In New
York and San Francisco, the bolshevik
movement has become more pronounced
than in other cities, officials said.
New Element Involved.
h,hough the agitation Is promoted
partly BY a group OF former syndical-
lists and |. w. W. leaders inyestiga.
ton shows, say government agents, It
is fostered by a new element Of dis
satisfied citizens. fayoring abolition
OF private property rights and develop
ment OF government by soviet commit
tees with communal control OF industry
and trade Agita,or advocate the re-
tcniion OF present industrial leaders,
officials say until the soviet organiza-
tio-S can become more familiar with
industrial and commercial processes
when they propose to take over the
infringement
Enemy Aliens Behind 1t.
The government has no interest in
preventing the spread or development
OF the ideas, department OF justice off
Gals emphasize. unless they are trans
lated into utterances or acts direotlv
threatening to the continuous orderly
functioning Of the government
To some extent this bolshevik propa-
ganda has been promoted by enemy
aliens and this is one reason for con.
tnuation BY the department OF justice
Of It's polio, Of ir'-rnments.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21

provisional makeshit 1t is the best the
social democrats have been abe to de-
wise in the hour OF revolutionary
travail
No Experiments Risked.
At present the Ebert cabinet is con-
cerning itself with the urgent prob
lens of food and rehabilitation. The
gravity Of both is such that the radi-
Gals are wisely reiraining from mdulg-
ing In anv utopian experiments They
have been more than circumspect and
their reiteratlon that they propose to
convene the national assembly is in
terpreted to mean that they do not pro.
pose to offer affront to the middle
classes or place the transitional de
velopment in jeopardy.
Leaders Not Feared.
Ebert and Scheidcmann are moi
cared Lansberg is professional
lawyer credited with poisc and mod
r-ation He asserted today that h,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
CITY TO LET COAL
CONTRACTS TONIGHT

Before night one Of two bids for sup
plying the city with 600 tons of coal
will he accepted. The contract will call
Tor delivery Of one carload, averaging
about forty tons, every four or five
days. Al this rate of delivery the en-
tire amount should be in the yard In
side Of a month or six weeks.
The coal will be stored in the open
near the city pumping station. c, E
Gordon, chief engineer al. the pumping
plant will be in charge.
With the storage OF this coal the
city pumping plant will be protected
against shutdown in case the gas
goes off,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21

does not favor experiments and the
present time above all is mot suited 10
tampering with capital and industry
Haase, Dittmsn and Barth have been
less satisfactory, Haase Is credlteu
with being an extremely astute polti
clan. He inherited party Leadership
from August Ferdinand Babel, iormel
socialist chief In the relchstag but LOST
command when his party split four
years ago, Haase probably suffer-
abroad because OF his violent u'teranceN
in the reichstag. He should not be
treasured by them but should rather be
given credit for realizing his responsi-
bility
Little Friction In Cabinet.
During the course of the week no Sc
tious friction in the cabinets delib-
erations has been reported, although
the left wing has not declared for an
eary converting OF the national as
sembly II desires to exploit the in.
terim in fortifying proletarian rule
Ebert and Scheidemann. on the other
hand, are contented TO rest their cause
IN the elections.
The coming week will bring the mid
die class parties into belated action.
The merger Of the national liberals and
the progressives has virtually been ef-
fecied. Leading men and women all
over the country issued a stirring call
for the founding OF a new democratic
party today The appointment oi
Kari Kautzky and Edward Bernstein
rs under secretaries OF foreign affairs
and finance, brings two of the best
known theorists into the soldiers and
workmen's government Both are con,
yinced. however, that Germany is not
in III sniriiual or physical condition "a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
Vital Statistics

Deaths
Dora Evelyn Maple, Toi West Trisc
ytrec'.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart. sfth
West Second street, girl
Mr. and Mrs. l.. d. Williams, 800 Eas
Second street, Girl.
Mr. and Mrs r. o. MeEwsn, hospital
boy
Mr. and Ms. A. M Ksnnsy. hospital
airl,
Mr.. and Mira J. n. Hooler, hospital
boy.
Mr. and Mrs. q. n. Anderson, hospital
girl,
Mr.. and Mrs r. r. Hewitt, hospital
boy,
Mr. and Mrs r.. II. outhrldss, hospital,
boy
Mr and Mrs 9. W. Matthews, I wes,
Hickory street boy.
Mr. -" MrS W T. Jenkins, l727 Reno
street. boy.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
D0AHFl'Y ADVISES
USING FLU" MASKS

Danger that influenza may spread
here unless proper sanitary prec'u'ions
are taten was accentuated today by
Mike Donnelly eitv commissioner in
charre of the health department. who
urges that loc'l fox wear stu mNsks
when in crowds This applies TO thea
tsr'. churches and other places.
One rev case of the disease was re-
ported here Tuesday and one death
from the disease resulted last week.
Sporadic cases are expected all winter,
hut enidsmicS are recurring in the east,
md Donnelly ask, Oklahoma City TO
cooperate 20 prevent another here.
N one doesn't wish 10 wear a mask
nonnelly says the next best thing is 10
sprsy ard garsle the throat after re-
turning from a crowd.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
ANARCHY IS ON
INCREASE, REPORT
(contInusd From Page ~

D., CONTINUED From Page ~
gradually introducing q semblance OF
method and continuity in their work.
Council Runs Things.
The conflict of authority and dis
puted jurisdiction which made the
reichstag building a babel early in the
week now has disappeared. The exec
utiye committee OF the soldiers and
workmen's organization is supposed to
he the highest authority in the present
government. but Il docs not attain tha'
distinction II IS subordinate to the
final authority Of the council formed
by the SIX peoples commissioners. Until
the national assembly has decreed the
structure OF the new republic, the pres
ent annaraius must be accented as a
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
SERBS RECOGNIZE
JUCO-SLAV RULE
Formal Action Taken by Pre-
mler PaChitCh,

PARIS. Nov 2i-CHavasl-Nikolai
r. Pachi,rh, premier and minister OF
foreign affairs of Serbia, has sent a
letter to Anton Koro'ep, president OF
the Jugo Slay national council, in
which he recognizes in the name Of the
government Of Serbia the Jupo-SlaV
national council. lie saws il is the le'
sitimlte government Of Scrbians, Croa
TINS ard Slovenes living in lands for
nsrly dominated hv Austria Hungary
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
RED CROSS BOARD
WHOLLY Reelected

The election Of the directors Of the
Red Cross held yesterday, resulted in
the reelection Of the entire staff which
served last year. Directors and renre-
sentatives Of branches will meet Mon.
day night and elect officers for 1919
The hoard includes Walter A. Ly-
brand T. +. Branif, David |. Johnston
Fred d Be7rly, J. r. Cottingham
Io.coh Blau, DR. s. X Cunningham, f
K Gaylord T Fl Roland, &. y Parker
f. K McKillip, DR., L, J. Moorman
Picblrd A. Nose. Robert NJ. Ccott. Mrs
{ " Ruth Raw f Concer, 6. s. Lind
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21

Resolutions asking the legislature TO
pass laws to protect hotel men from
bad check artists and dead beats and
also TO compel all guests to register
under their correct names werc passed
last night at a meeting Of the Okla
homa City Hotel Mems association,
The meeting vas held at the Lee
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
~|1

OklHhomAns In list
KILLED IN ACTION.
Prvt. john j. Grnmley, Crescent.
Prt. frank Lawson Morris, SwinL.
rryt. Ernest Montgomery, Claremors.
PryL Mesley r. Mcliurnett, ONerbrOok.
Pryt Lyman W. Morgan. OkmnlEet.
Pr,t Lige Line. Drookrn.
PrNt. Estle l., Jones, McAlestsr
DIED OF WOUNDS.
PTyt. illus h. Dunn, Stroud.
Prit. Jess Wells, Dewar.
DIED OF DlbEABE,
Pryt. Lon A. Williams. Rayie,
Corpl. John H. Livingston, hllburton.
WOUNDED, DEGREE CNDE-
TEHMlNED.
Corpl. Jes. Clark. Milton,
Pr,t. Loren boucher, Cleveland.
PrNt. Perry y. Davis, Magonsr.
pr,t. Marion NJ. shtTmer, Muldrow.
Pryt. Andrew }. IIrilgford, MstonEa.
Pr,t. Clarence Is. Gelley, Bristow.
PT,t. James 4. Higgins, Dibbie,
Pryt. JenJamln Pullin, Hazel.
PrVt. Enou y. Williams, Lune.
WOUNDED SLIGHTLY
Sergt. Henry BiNins. Carytn.
COrpl. Hay y. BOwies, shatturk,
P0t. John NJ. Corcoran. NJ. Park.
Pryt. Jesse H. Eskew, Gotebo,
PrVt, Lawrence johnson, Hanna.
PrNt. Henry ketoher, Matts,
Prvt. Homer Y. Lediord, Tahihina,
Pryt. John A. Marsh, Alys.
SerEt. Henry r Pooier. HennesseJ,
MISSING IN ACTION.
Pryt. Clarence A. Baird, Canton.
Pryt Jos. n. Bstson, Baron.
PrVt. CJdo Campbell. Tuscahoms.
PrVt, TsrriI A. Click, Marlow,
Pryt. Grover &. Conley, Ardmore.
Prvt. waiford England. Katie.
FrVt. J. ID. Foster, star.
PrVt. Fount turlonr, Durant.
Pryt. Hughes r. Green, CsmarIe.
Pryt Drew l.. Hamilton, Colbert.
Pryt. nalph Apple, DrumriEht.
Prvt. James 4. Atchison, Queen.
Pr,t. John u. At,erberry, Weleetka
PrVt samuel u. BeEEs, Machiil.
Prvt. Howard n. Bennett, Holly Greek.
PrVt. WIN. Dlspond, Depew.
Pr,t. Robert " Lasley. Pane,
Pryt Lsyde u, Mrkelvey, Handlst.
Pr,t Charles N. MoMurrsy. Hollis.
Pryt. Jesse Pearson, Poteau.
Prvt. samc. N. Perry wynrsvcod.
Pryt samuel u. Woods, Oakland.
Pryt. Harry Hull. Matoy,
Prvt. VIM. Y. Il, Jones, Tcwscu.
Prvt. Harry A. Mcfarland. Hole.
Pr,t. Peter NJ. Mejciriek. Welt.
PrNt. ylrdei Massey, boswell.
Prvt. Monssy NJ. Roberts, Yonksrs.
Pryt, Gulr.rDpo Turcl. OkmuiEee.
CorpI, Otis ". Mitchell, Gsrty.
Pryt. sfionnlo Boston, Mcmillan.
Pryt. Geo, 1llford Ilswlos. Grand VALLEY
PrVt AlViee liritton. Seminole.
Prvt nsniamln y. Csyett. Homestead.
Prvt. Luther Coffee, Hugo.
Pryt. lien T Ely, Eastman.
PrVL walter l.. Hesrn, CsrpeEis.
rrVt. DE einis 4, Leonard. Hydro.
Pryt. Albert II. Lynch. Lookeba.
Pryt. Marrrn u. Page, HnrtshopnA
Pryt. LLOYD q. Smith. valiant.
Prvt Ihas, T. farr. Cordell.
Pryt, Mm. A, Wears, Seminole.
WOUNDED BEVERLEY. REPORTED
MISSING.
Corpl. Clarence &. Day, Wsleeths.
wOt NDED. DEOnr1 UNDETERMiN-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
HOTEL MEN WANT LAW
MAKING GUESTS SIGN
THEIR CORRECT NAMES

Huckins hotel and attended by the ho-
tel men OF the city
II was clearly shown that since Ok
lahoma City has been conducting its
cleanup OH vice, that hotel men in
many instances have been placed in a
bad hight by men who come to the ho'
tells and register with women who are
not their wives.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
Dutch 10 Get Flour.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2l~-Fiu
Dutch ships laden with flour will leave
American ports shortly for Holland, b,
permission OF the American govern
ment Their cargoes will make posi-
Bile an immediate increase In the Dutcl
bread ration. Five vessels from Meth
erlands ports will be sent TO replace
them
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
Kaiser Hoardsd Food.

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2l-Pood
valued AT several hundred thousand
marks has heen found in the castle for
merly occupied by the German royal
family
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21

say, J., r. Ovens, Mp. W. J. Psttss
Mrs David MeKinstry, Mrs, Cherries
Hopes, Mrs, ReuelI Haskell, H., Mrs
c, L. Dausher,y, Mrs. William Nee
Mrs. w. s. Hanson, Mrs, T, G. Cham
bers, Mrs. Joseph Huekins, jr, Mrs
Anna Burks Love, all Of Oklahoma Cit,
aand Mrs Grace Dewey, Edmond.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
Creruovitt CAPTURED.

LONDON. Nov 2l.-Crernowlh n has
been occupied by lIkrainian troops, ae-
cording to word reaching here.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
warrant experiments along the line OF
their pet theories.
Troops Are Loyal

Responsibility for the disorders in
the frs, days Of the revolution rest
on the Spartacus group, in which Lieb-
l,necht and Rosa Luxembourg carry
little OF the influence they held at first
Soldiers and sailors are ready TO sup
press any plot against the government
and are insistent in their demand Tor
non-partiSan policies and for converting
the national assembly at which the
greater German republic will receive
its baptism.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-21
g. and with Navy Officers,
it's a little over 80Ho
cA@ct.

II tan:
Sales reports show that throughout
the U. S. Navy-on battleships, cruisers
destroyer and all other types Of naval
vessels-over 8O% of all the cigarettes
sold in Officers Mess are Fatimas.
Among the men too, of course, Fatimas
are big favorite.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-05-10
GERMAN SCANDALS

Germany has her scandals. Let that not be forgot
ten. We have heard a great deal about German eff
cheney. and a great deal about the blunders and worse
that have occasionally been made by the Allies, and es-
pecially in the United States. Much Of the discussion
has tended toward the conclusion. as it has been based
on the assumption, that the Germans are what they claim
possible to other mortals. Z
That is all nonsense. The Germans, by devoting their
exclusive attention to that thing, have created a won
derful military machine. Why should they not have
done so? II a man fixes his attention on one object, de-
votes his sole effort to that and abandons thought Of
everything else, and fails in that one thing, We should
regard hin as an abject failure, far below the level of
ordinary humanity. The Germans are a capable people.
and by concentrating effort on one thing they have
achieved much in that direction.
But Germany is not mechanically perfect. Her sys-
tenn does not work without friction. There are flaws and
scandals. Mention is made just now of the practice fol-
lowed by many Of the German officers Of exchanging
furlough permits for extra quantities Of food filched
from the common people for the officer or his family.
That is but one sample Of what is being done in Germany.
Naturally every possible effort is made in Germany to
prevent the publication Of facts rejecting on the beha-
vior of military officers. but facts do filter through. and
this is one Of them.