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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
S1.50 PER YEAR.
FASHIONS-AND CHARITY
New Colors and Color Combinations
to Wear in the Sunny South

The BIG bazaar held at the Grand
Central Palace was full Of inspiration
frr everyone for more reasons than one.
Of course, purse strings were united
aud r,uniy, scattered broadcast, for
VINO can resist the appeal of a bottle
of milk for babies or comforts for our
own soldiers! Then too, from the more
worldly point of view Of the woman
interested in fashions, there was much
to see. Aside from the costumes Of
the represented countries, picturesque
to the extreme, there were modern
frocks and coats that deserved more
than passing note. The thing that i'm
pressed one more than anything else
was tIc simplicity Of everything Not
a bit of trimming on the smart tailor
cl suits, dresses or coats, except for
the liberal use Of fur on the more
drcssy coats and the wool trimmings
that are considered SO smart.
The whole thing was on so gigantic
a scale that it required many visits to
really appreciate it. The blaze of light,
the quantity colorcd booths, and the
costumes of the "attcndants present
ed a dazzling effect. Scattered every
where ENJOYING the fun with almost
childish gleee, were the soldiers and
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
MANY ARTICLES USED
IN EMERGENCY RATIoNs
FOR FIGHTING MEN

The equipment of no soldier is com
plete without emergency food rattons.
United States troops are supplied with
three different parched maize meal
packets and three chocolates. The
former is revival of the maize meal
of the American Indians, OH which they
could exist for days while huntipk or
on the warpath.
"The "chain-shot ration furAish
ed Belgian, French and Teutonic sol
diers is winter food of compresse /
meat. There are more than dozen
varieties Ct compressed teas used by
the Russian commissary. Compressed
rice and macaroni is supplied Oriental
forces. Oat-bread in sausage form is
used by some Of the North British
troops.
A curious ration is the compressed
fig coffee of the Central Powers. which
may either be utilized for food as it
is or converted into coffee-like drink.
Smoke-dried pears are used in the same
armies. The Swiss soldier receives an
emergency ration of white chocolate,
made entirely of cocoa-butter and SUI
gar.
An Italian army chocolate is in sau-
sage-length form, while their plum duff
goes into beef membrane.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
PICKED MATERIAL USED
IN THE CONSTRUCTION
OF AIRPLANEs

No part of an airplane is subjec to
greater strain than the landing gear
when the machine is brought to darth
Because of this each piece of the wood
en- material is made from carefully Sc
lected spruce, reinforced by bin ding.
The metal joints are further strength
ened by rubber windings which also
increase resiliency. All parts ard cut
to air-stream shape to decrease I'd sist-
ance.
In the construction of one airrblane
of the more simple type 244 fed of
spruce, So feet of pine, 81 feet of ash,
and ~ feet of hickory are used. The
list of material, exclusive of the en-
CINE, also includes 3,262 feet of wire,
1913 forgings, 80 steel stampings, 81
square feet of veneer. II gallon 8 Of
varnish, 80 gallons of "dope," POI
square yards of linen, "a feet of rui bber,
and 65 pounds of aluminium. Over
1000 nails are used, 1877 screws, and
276 turnbuckles.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
SCHOOL CHILDREN TO
TAG COAL SHOVELS
JANUARY 80

The Fuel Administration expects
school children throughout the country
to do the tagging work on Tag Your
Shovel-Day" which has been set for
January 30, planning to make it a
school holiday.
In this extra effort to save coal for
war purposes the Fuel Administration
will try to get tag on every coal
shovel in the country. On the face of
each tag are the words: "Save that
shovelful of coal a day for Uncle
Sam" On the reverse side are hints
for saving coal.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
PLAN ENTERTAINMENT
FOR SOLDIERS
OF EVERY CAMP

Reports coming from southern camps
show the vaudeville shows, running in
tents, are crowding seating earaeities.
With the 10 Government theaters at
the environments completed, the Com
mission on Training Camp Activities
will soon start several high grade thea
trical companies on the rounds Of the
camps. Each company will be out about
10 weeks. N
Local committees in cities and towns
throughout the country will u on
sale ~sm i'll book AAHs Z .o q
January 's-s per cexeST Ths. ;.a,s 100 ]
for admissiYS, = Acre the .siSmssi1 I'm =
camps and :'-sOnments.' The books
are made in two sizes, to sell It 81
and S..
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
MEN MAY
BE INDUCED INTO
AIR SERVICE

While men registered under the Sc
lective-service law are not being ac-
,epted at recruiting office for enlist
ment in the Aviation Section of the
Signal Corps, they may be indicted
voluntarily into service by their local
boards if they are physically fit, suffi-
GENTLY skilled, and not required to fill
the current draft quot they will be
sent to Camp Kelly, lex, for distri-
button into trades, training, and forma
ton into squadrons, with ranks and
salaries running from $50 month as
private to $S1 month as master sig
nal electrician, food and quarters pro-
vided by the Government.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
EXAMINERS FIND
BUT Is PER CENT or ME-
WEAR SHOES THAT TT

Figures from examinations mall I. ?
Army and civilian shoe experts at Ar
my camps show that only about - per
cent of the men weG~ shoes Witch ct
properly. Of the several groups Of men
examined % per cent wore shoes one
half size short, 26 per cent wore shoes
a full size short and 8 per cent wore
shoes two sizes short.
Reports ascribe the high proportion
of misfits to the inclination of men to
choose shoes too small faults of meth
cd and supervision of fitting, insuh-
cient numbers of larger and narrow 70
sizes, and incorrect marking of sizes
by manufacturers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
PACKAGE FOODS IRE
MORE SANITARY

Sanitary food products are put up
in packages by the manufacturer.
Only BY buying in the package can
the consumer be assured that the prod
uct is sanitary. Bulk goods offer too
many opportunities for contamination
by dirty hands, dust, mice and other
vermin.
AS consequence, today is witness
ing the raising of the butter tub, the
lard tub, the dried fruit bin, the crack
er barrel and the tea and coffee bin.
Today we buy all these and many
other products formerly sold in bulk,
neatly done up in attractive and sani
tary packages, fully protected against
any chance of contamination until
they are opened by the housewife in
her own kitchen.
Advertising is largely responsible
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
LIBERAL GERMAN
PRESS DENOUNCES
PAN-AMERICkN AIMS

A radio message from Lyons, Fr2nce,
to the Committee on Public Informa
ton quotes an editorial from the Frank
furter Zietung of December g., The
Frankfurter Zieturg is a liberal organ
with large circulation throughout the
German Empire. 1t is quoted as say
ing:
"'The German people desire in no
sense whatever that the opportunity
presented by the favorable situation
on the east front should be used for
realizing on the west front the vain
di cams of the annexationist fanatics
of Pan Germenism. -
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
Community Cooperation
COPYRIGHTED FARM AND RANcl4-HoLLAND'S MAGAZINE

for the development of the package
idea. When a manufacturer made a
good product, he wanted to tell people
about it so they would buy his prod
uct in preference to some other COM
peting brand.
This required that he identify his
product in some specific way so the
consumer would know it was his. This
led to the marketing of the product
in a package or container bearing a
distinctive label.
When you buy STANDARD AID
VERTIsED package foods. you buy
sanitary foods.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
OFFICIAL JOURNAL THE PARISH OF vERM1L1oN
STEREOPTICON SLIDES
BEING PREPARED TO SHOW
AMERICA AT WAR

To aid in supplying suitable mater
ial with which to illustrate sermons,
lectures and school work, the division
Of pictures, is preparing official ster-
eopticOn slides showing America $ par
i'll the war.
These slides will be made available
soon for general use, at a nominal
charge to cover actual cost.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
REP ORTS OF PEACE PROPOSALS
SHOULD NOT INDUCE AMERICA
TO SLECKEN PREPARATIONS

In a recent review of military opera
tlOns the Secretary of War SAYS:
1.-The various reports of immediate
peace proposals by the Germans on
seemingly favorable terms should not
for moment induce US to slacken our
preparations for war. 1t is only nee
essary for us to recall that during the
Christmas season last year the Germans
put for very similar peace rumors. "
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

Christmas gifts for the expeditionary
forces aggregated $50 tons. Hundreds
of thousands of pounds of turkeys, pur-
chased in eastern markets and refrig-
Grated on the ships. Together with
great quantities of craneberries, sweet
potatoes, and mince-meat went to the
forces overseas. In the United States
every camp was supplied with fresh tur-
key and usual Christmas accessories.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
MoRBIDITY WEEKLY REPORT.
Week ending January 5, 1918.

Cerebrospinal Meningitis: Cadao /;
Grant 81 Rapides l2-(Alexandria 81
Camp Beauregard 2; Tioga /; Pine
Vile 1.
Diphtheria: Caddo .; Calcasieu Il
Lafayette /; Orleans IS; Rapides 1.
Smallpox: Caddo 5; Orleans Z; st.
Tammy "a.
Typhoid: Calcasieu 8; iberia L;
Iberville 2; Orleans S; Plaqueminss il
vermilion /.
Malaria: Caddo /; Z. Feliciana 9;
Iberia 3; jackson g; ST. Martin 81
st. Mary u vsrwilioa 3,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
HER TROUBLE Is CONE

Mrs. Thomas II. Davis, Montgomery,
Ind, says she had trouble with her
bladder and had doctored for several
months without relief. when Foley Kid
ney Pills were recommended and she
commenced using them and got relief
They relieve backache, rheumatic pains
stiff, swollen joints and kidney trou-
Bile. Sold Everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

The Department of Agriculture is
urging poultry raising TO increase the
food supply. A bulletin "Back- Yard
Poultry Keeping" has been issued,
and may be secured without cost by
APPLICATION to the division of publica-
lions, Department of Agriculture.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

The military-service flag of the
Lighthouse Service, Department Of
Commerce, contains l ,206 stars, one for
each officer and employee of the Light
house Service now serving in tne mill
tary forces of the United States.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
The Question of Wool

With this very cold weather comes
the pressing question of wool. OF
curse we need winter coats, and the
knitted scarfs and collars and cuffs
fill long-felt wants. Whether we set
aside all the wool for the use of the
Government, or limit ourselves, remains
to be seen. At any rate we are willing
to cooperate with the Government and
only use what we really need. The day
of sweater for every costume is a
thing of the past, and we will use what
we have
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

The Federal Trade Commission has
granted to three. American firms icen
ses to manufacture and sell two drugs
which heretofore have been controlled
by enemy aliens under American pa
tents.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
ukn rHE GRIP THREE WEEKS

With January comes lagrippe, Ling
ering colds seem to settle in the system
causing one to ache all over, feel few,
erish and chilly and tired. heavy and
dropping. Mrs. Lizzie Tyles. Hender-
son, KY. writes: "My daughter had
lagrippe for three weeks. / gave her
Folsys Honey and Tar and now she
q 81 yisAt.'i' Sold EvEywhGs-AdV'
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

Christmas mail this year was % per
cent heavier than every before, accord
ing to the Post Office Department. The
congestion was less, however, because
the packages were mailed earlier than
in former years.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
CALL FOR BRICKLAYE g
FOR WORK IN FRANCE
GOES II BOARDS

The first requisitiOn un = IL new
selective service regulat ons for
bricklaycrs. In sending ..- c.t the
Provost Marshal Genrea ask, for
900 men to fill an urgent need ~ the
armies in France.
Only white men are waited They
report to the aviation section, .mal
Corps, Kelly Field, San Anton Tex.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
MRS. EVA HEBERT

Mrs. Eva Hebert, wife Of Mr.. Moleon
Hebert, died at her residence, on Sun
day, January 9th, 1918, a. = . 'cloek
m. The funeral took place from
the Catholic Church, at Bancher, La
on Monday, January 18th, 1913, at $3.50
p. m. Interemnt was made in the
Catholic cemetery at Bancher. Mrs
Hebert was 80 years old.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

All wooden Christmas boxes for SOL
diers of the evolutionary forces re-
ceived too late for shipment will be
returned to the senders If return pos
is mailed to the superintendent, Rail.
way Nail Service, New York, n Z.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

Upon the recommendation of Gen
eral Pershing commissions have been
isued to several American citizens who
have seen service with the Lafayette
Escadrille of the French Army.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
OUR JITNEY oFFERlrHIs and Sc

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with five cents to Foley
4 Co. 1885 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago,
Ill, writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar Compound for coughs, colds
and Group. Foley Kidney Pills and Fo,
ley Cathartic Tablets
Sold Everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
Quick Cure for Croup,

Watch for the first symptom, hoarse-
ness and give Chamberlain Cough
Remedy at once. 1t is prompt and
effectual. Obtainable Everywhere.-
Adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

An embargo has been placed on the
expectation of butter, except 70 ma
lions associated with the United States
In war.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

Vigorous campaigns are on in several
States to increase the use Of wood for
fuel in place Of coal. In Virginia con-
Wet labor is employed 10 provide wood
for {uSl.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
For Palm Beach and other
Southern Points

Those VINO are planning the annual
trip to Palm Beach, or who live in the
sunny South, are interested just now
in news of thin clothes, spring coats
and suits, and sports costumes. Illus
trated here is a suit Of exceeding
smartness. The loose, straight lines
are particularly appropriate for the
soft, loose weaves of the spring ma
terials. The vest, with its deep rolling
collar, is of a Copenhagen blue. The
Skirt has wide overlapping seams
which can be left open at the bottom
for more freedom in walking The
suit is equally smart, made without
the vest, with belt and deep patch
pOckets
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
FOR RENT

A residence on Lafayette street
recently occupied BY DR.. Miller. Ap.
ply to 0. BourSua
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
Color News and Notes

IF you would be considered modish
subdue your favorite reds and greens.
Not to the point Of fadeness, however;
far from it! Simply soften them into
bewilderingly beautiful shades. Soft
gray blue lavendcrs, ashes sof roses,
that old-time favorite, wistaria, and
silver grays and lichen grays; of these
are the color cards Of Fashion. If you
desire a spice, add a dash Of rosy
orange or peacock blue, but the smart
est costumes are usually Of one tone,
with the exception perhapsof the lin
ing, which may be as gorgeous as you
please. Wool embroideries and stitch
ings are used with effect, either in the
same shade as the costume or in con-
trasting colors. The Chinese, japanese
and East Indian influence is plainly
felt in the newest designs and color
ings. Sometimes they are fairly riots
Of colors, almost breathtaking in their
beauty.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12
FOR SALE OR LEASE

Rice, Cotton and Corn Land in Yer.
million Parish, tracts of 40 to 1000 acres.
Improved and unimproved. Sale terms
to suit purchaser,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

The New Suit with Narrow Skirt
sailors, our own and those of our Allies
Scotch kilties rubbed shoulders with
gay Bohemian girls, and conservatively
CARRIED America applauded.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

Something to self Let the public
know of il through our columns.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-01-12

/" u y ysus ps!asiaA
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
LOAN STILL SHORT
OF HALF OF TOTAL
More Than so Per Cent Of Minimum
Sum Yet TO Be Subscribed Effort to
Make Coming Week Record One
Oregon Claims New Record.

Washington. April 22-Haf Of the
$4,000, 00O, 900 minimum sought for the
third liberty loan remains to be sub
scribed. Early reports today to head
quarters indicated that the total had
been raised above s1,500,000 200. Re-
ports already in show sl.456, ,5S5,190.
This covers only part OF Saturdays
business and represents an increase Of
$50, 900. 900 over the total reported Sat
urday night.
Local committees in hundreds OF
communities sent word today that they
would try to make this the record week
Of the campaign and they counted
strongly on patriotic, demonstrations
on Friday.
Railroad employees over the whole
country are subscribing literally. r. FL.
Ashton, Of Chicago. regional director
OF railroads west of the Mississippi. re-
ported subscriptions of 26.00HO00 from
railroad men in his territory.
Late reports indicate that the state
of Washington has exceeded it's quota.
Seattle has $4,000 subscribers and Ia
coma reports 10000 subscribers.
Oregon now claims new record on
the ground that at the end of the sec
ond week every town and every county
had subscribed its quota.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22

order to maintain communications. In
the meantime the men Of the signal
corps many of them smoking cigarets.
in face Of haovy bombardment re-
pAired communications.
Ambulance men .vsatused into mo
mans land during the fight to PICK
up the wounded. One German, who
had offered to surrender. attempted TO
explode bomb on the ground as three
Americans approached him. Another
soldier, however, discovered the trick
and hurled grenade at the German.
One Of the Germans legs was blown
off and he died later prisoner OF the
men he attempted to blow up.
a village near the battle line tells OIL
the ferocity of the fight. Huge holes
have been blown. in the street and a
church was demolished. The fire was
hot here and Salvation Army girls
who served refreshments here to the
soldiers were ordered out. AS they
left theSgirls were cheered by soldiers
returning from the front line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
FAMOUS HUN AIRMAN
FIGHTS LAST BATTLE
Baron Richtofen, German "Circus
Leader" Shot Down Back Of British
Lines on Somme Front--Elaborate
Funeral Planned For Hun Ace.
[By the Associated Press. ]

by tNe ABSOCldleu 1TeSS.I
With the British Army In France,
April 22-Baron Richtofen. the famous
German aviator. was shot down and
killed last night back Of the British
lines along the Somme front. Details
Of the death Of the airman- were lack
ing, but, showing the temper Of British
officers, the correspondent heard Brit
ish officers saying they hoped the Ger
man ace had been shot down by 4
worthy opponent.
The German circus leader" will be
buried today near the spot where he
fell and an elaborate ceremony is being
planned by the British officers.
The captain was brought down in the
Somme valley. His body was recovered
and will be buried today with military
honors.
[Since Captain Boeke was shot down
October, 1916, Captain Won Richtofen
has been the most prominent and sue
cessful German aviator On April s.
the German war office announced that
he had achieved his seventy eighth
aeria, y!ctc-y, a.tho ii this as in ottleT
having brought down an allied plane,
The captain first came into prom
inence leder OF the flying circus"
squadron OF German aviators who
fought in peculiar circular forma
ton, following each other around SO
that in case one was attacked the next
flyer could sweep the enemy from the
rear.]
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
The American Version.

With the American Army in France,
April 22.-German forces which attack
ed the American positions west Of the
Renners forest, northwest of Toul, to-
day came across no mans land in three
waves. They had been especially train
ed for this operation.
The Americans, altho greatly out
numbered. fought for every inch of the
way, giving ground slowly and pouring
q deadly machine gun, rifle and auto
matte fire into the advancing enemy.
use Many Gas Shells.
The German barrage began jdst be-
fore sunrise, after a heavy lombard :
ment on the American front and rear
positions in the course Of the night
In an attempt to put the American
batteries out of action the Germans
used an unusually, large number Of gas
shells, but the American artillery re-
piled vigorously, hurting hundreds Of
shells across the lines.
A counter barrage set down by the
Americans caught the advancing Ger
mans and killed number of them be-.
fore they had opportunity to reach the
American trenches
The Germans entered the ehelltorn
village Of seicheprey in the forenoon.
but only remained a short time, being
driven out again by brilliant counter
attack made by the American infantry.
The commander Of one unit holding
an outpost reported at one stage Of
the attack that his men were slowly
giving ground, but that they were
fighting every inch Of the way