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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-07-26
REPEATERs NAY
CAUSE FAMINE.
Purchases Of Sugar Must BE
Limited to the Needs Of the
Household.


ial) Retail grocers are reporting
to the Missouri Division Of the
Food Administration that some
housewives, becoming panicky
over the present sugar crisis,
are travelling from store to store
and buying sugar that they may
not find themselves without a
supply if an actual famine
should come.
These ''repeatersV are helping
to create a possible famine and
viii upset the entire rationing
plan of the Food Administration
unless they buy only as it is
needed and limit their consump-
ton to three pounds a month
for each person in the household,
F. B. Mumford, federal food adj
m~inistrator for Missouri, de-
clared today.
@This three pounds a month
plan, if strictly adhered to, will
insure an adequate supply Of SUI
gar" said Mr.. Mumford. ct is
a generous allowance compared
to that Of other countries. In
England only two pounds a
month arc allowed, one in France
(when it can be obtained) and
one in Italy.
1T is the aim Of the Food Adj
ministration to distribute avail
able supplies Of sugar equitably.
But this can not be done if re-
peaters persist in their unpatri-
otto attempts to buy more than
their allowance and to hoard a
supply against a potential fam
inc. Missouri has been allowed a
certain amount of sugar on the
basis Of three pounds a month
for every person in the state and
it can be seen that if 'repeaters'
buy more than this they are GO
ing to cut down the allowance
of their patriotic neighbors.D
In this connection the Food
Administration calls attention to
the law against boarding sugar,
-four and other foodstufs. Those
found guilty are liable to a fine
Of not more than $4,000 or i'm
prisonment for tive years, OF
both. Retail grocers may be re-
CURED to keep a record of all
sugar sales and 'repeaters' will
be considered food hoarders and
will be dealt with accordingly.
Retailers are warned against
selling sugar to other than their
regular customers and to see
that an equitable distribution is
made to all their customers.
When a dealer suspects anyone
Of trying to repeat in sugar
purchases he is cautioned a.
gainst making the sale.
''The utomst care in the pur-
chase and use of sugar must be
exercised at this time" said Mr..
Mumfcrd. eff the conservation
measures of the Food Admins
tration are lived up to by house
holders there will be no actual
famine. But we can not empha-
size too strongly the necessity
of the housewives limiting con.
sumption of sugar in her house
hold to three pounds a month I
person and Of buying only as i
is needed All other users of su
gar are on strict rations and cal
obtain a supply only on certif
cate.
"The U. S. Food Administra
ton appeals to the patriotism o
the American people to limi
their consumption Of sugar t
three pounds a month a person
which is a generous allowanc
and adequate, and to reduce thi
to even a lower figure if pos
sible.1
w Il Rakar wont r. Wolline
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-07-26

In the face of criticism, in
reference and opposition born
Of ignorance, Chiropractic is ov-
grooming all obstacles, because it
is right. It's practitioners are
numbered by the thousands, and
men and women in all walks Of
life are having themselves adj
iusted as a means Of keeping
well.
If it had no merit Chiroprac-
tic would not survive, and being
right, it can do you no harm to.
investigate it's claims and study
it's work and methods. Be
healthy-wise; try Chiropractic.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-07-26

w. f. Baker went to Yelling
ton Wednesday on business.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
MILLION men now
SAFE IN FRANCE
Greatest Oversees Movement OF
Troops in History
MILLIONS MORE ARE GOING
Not A Single American Transport
Carrying Troops To BattiefIeids
In France Sunk BY
A U-boat.

hilgton.-American troops sent
overseas numbered 1,019,1i5 en- July l.
This was made known by President
Wilson. who gave to the public let
ter from Secretary Baker disclosing
a record achievement which the Pres
ident said must cause universal sat
isfaction."
The FIRST Observation-Disclosures
left American shores on May 8, 1877.
General Pershing followed twelve days
later and at the end OF the month,
LIS men had started for the battle
fields of France June saw this num-
Der increased by 12,261 and thereafter
khaki-clad crusaders" from the west
ern republic flowed overseas in
steady stream until upwards of 3O0.-
600 had departed when the great
German thrust began last March.
President Wilson's determination
to meet Germany's supreme effort
with the utmost of Americas avail
able man power to assist the desper-
ately resisting French and British
armies is sharply reflected in the
movement of troops during the last
three months. The March sailings OF
1851 were increased in April to Ill.,
e12. May saw another 244,345 men
embark and last month 276,972 were
sent away, making total for the
three months Of 637,929. This, Secre-
tary Baker said later, put the troop
movement six months ahead of the
original program.
Substantially thirty divisions are
now in France ready to meet what
ever move the German Staff has in
preparation. Some OF these divisions
already have been formed into the
First Field Army under Major Gen
eral Liggett, others are holding trench
sectors at important points along the
battle line and still others have been
broken up and brigaded with the
French and British troops. And so,
when the German thrust comes, the
Americans will be called upon to play
no small part in meeting it.
Secretary Baker wrote the Presi-
dent that the supplies and equipment
in France for the million men who
have gone is shown by latest reports
to be adequate and added that 1.-The
output of our war industries in this
country is showing marked improve
ment in practically all lines Of neces-
sary equipment and supply"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
MANY KILLED IN EXPLOSION.
over 100 Believed Dead Or Injured At
TINT Plant Near Syracuse.

Syracuse, N. Y.-Many persons were
killed or injured in two terrible explo-
sions at the huge plant of the Semet-
Solway Company, located at Split
Rock, suburb.
The force of the explosion rocked
this city. Plate-glass windows in the
business section were broken and res
licences swayed perceptibly, causing
their occupants to rush into the
streets.
The police believe the Est of dead
and injured will amount above 100
when final details are available. IN
complete returns showed Is persons
had been killed.
Unequipped with fire apparatus, vol
unteer firemen were unable to make
Roadway against the spreading halnes.
Columns OF flames shot 800 feet IN
height. The heat was so intense that
it cracked glass hundreds of yards
away and a thick noxious smoke COM
b:ned to hanait - the fire-dghters and
rescues.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
25a Persons Believed Lost.

London.-7-A thorough search Of the
waters in the vicinity of the spot
where the Canadian hospital ship
Llandovery Castle was sunk by Ger
man submarine has resulted in no
further survivors being found. An
official statement issued by the Ad
miralty says it may be assumed that
only "a out of the 25S persons on board
were saved.
Andrew Bonar Law, Chancellor Of
the Exchequer, speaking in the House
of Commons, said that one would have
thought that nothing new as regards
German brutality could have hap
pened, but the sinking of the Canadian
hospital ship Llandovery Castle was
an unspeakable outrage. Nothing
could be gained, he added by talking
about this last example OF frightful-
ness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
HUNS SMASHED
BY AMERICANS
Big German Counter-AttaCk is
Crushed
PRISONERS CAPTURED
Desperate German Effort TA Regain
Important Position Won BY The
Americans Ends In Dismal
Failure.

American Forces on the Marne.-A
counter-attack made by the Germans
against the new positions won the
night before by the American forces
to the west of Chateau-Thierry was
completely broken up. The Americans
did not give up foot of ground which
they had captured.
Reports from the advanced front,
brought back through a heavy enemy
barrage, confirmed the earlier state
ments that the Americans have
reached their every objective and are
holding every point.
An entire German regiment has
been virtually annihilated in the
fighting west of Hill 2O4, according
to official information.
The total number of Germans cap
tured by the Americans is now esti-
mated to number about 500, including
seven officers. Many groups of prison
ers have been sent to the rear. 9th
ers have been located in hospitals
where they were taken after being
wounded.
The German counter-attack which
was fiercely conducted, was launched
against the American positions at :
O'Clock in the morning. 1t resulted
in the Americans further increasing
their number of prisoners. Virtually
the remainder of the enemy attack
ing force was annihilated.
In brilliant operation after hard
fighting, American troops on this
front captured the village of Vaux,
together with large slice OF the
Paris highway west of Chateau-Thier-
ry and two patches of wooded land.
The Americans took 275 German
prisoners, including five officers and
captured a quantity of machine guns
and other equipment
In the Vaux region the Americans
took the Germans completely by sur
prise. Most of the prisoners were
taken out of cellars and dugouts.
How many Germans were killed, of
course, is unknown, but from the num-
Der of dead in plain view at various
places the total must have been con-
siderable.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
F|ERCEST DRIVE
+. OF ALL EXPECTED
Germans Evidently Preparing
for Crucial Thrust
ALLIED LEADERS CONFIDENT
Activity Noticed Behind The German
Lines At chateau.Thierry And
Cantigny, Where Positions
Are Held BY Americans.

Washington. - Resumption of the
German offensive on the west front is
now expected momentarily by army of.
ficials here General Pershing's re-
ports, as we'll as French and British
advices from the front, have shown
increasing enemy activity day by day,
indicating that the Germans are pre-
pairing for another assault.
There is great stir and movement
among the Germans before the Amer
lean lines around Chateau Thierry.
Part of the drive may be directed
against this front in a renewal of the
thrust at Paris through the Compiegne
gateway. If so, an army corps OF
American troops stands shoulder to
shoulder with the French again to
block the road.
Secretary Baker disclosed that or.
ganization of the First Army Corps
under Major General Hunter Liggett,
had probably been completed, although
he made no announcement.
81 suspect" the Secretary said, in
reply to question, that several of our
divisions are operating together as an
army corps under command of General
Liggett Whether any other divisions
have been created into an army corps
and a tentative corps commander
chosen l have not heard"
1t was learned, also, that the First,
Second and Third Divisions (regular),
commanded, respectively, by Major
Generals Robert l.. Billiard, Omar
Bundy and Joseph T. DiclIman, are in
Guided in the First Corps and all are
either at Chateau Thierry or at Can
tigny. The, corps organization plan,
however, calls for six divisions, four
combatant and two replacement. and
with the necessary artillery units and
other additional troops, the total
strength of corps would be nearly
100000 men. Undoubtedly, General
Liggett has all the elements necessary
for his corps if his organization is
complete.
With this army corps in the theatre
where great events are believed to be
impending, the expected German
thrust assumes new significance here.
The opinion is general among officers
that the blow now in preparation is to
be the heaviest yet struck. Unless they
mistake the signs, the Germans are
getting ready for the crucial moment
in their great effort to wrench victory
by force before full American fighting
power can be brought to bear against
them.
The belief of General March, Chief
of Staff, that the Allied situation is
extremely favorable" as expressed in
carefully weighed statement, is be-
lieved TO be shared by the Allied leao
ers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
TWELVE BILLION
FOR GREATER ARMY
Many Legislative Riders Added
to Bill.
NOT ONE VOTE AGAINST IT
Does Not Specifically Direct lncreas-
ing Army To Five Million, But
Senators Indicate Willingness
To Go To Any Limit.

Washington-In passing the $12,-
600 100000 Army Appropriation Bill
the Senate emphasized sentiment for
enlarging the Army beyond the 3,O00,-
900 men provided in the measure, but
declined while awaiting the War De-
partment's new expansion program
specifically to direct the President to
raise an Army of 100000.
After a weeks debate and without
a roll call or dissenting vote, the
huge supply measure-a worlds rec
ord-breaker-was sent to conference
between the two houses with view
to its enactment this week, when the
appropriations are needed.
None of the appropriations for the
Army's part in the war for the fiscal
year beginning July l was reduced
by the Senate. Instead, it increased
many items, approved without change
the House clause clothing the Presl-
dent with unlimited authority to in
crease the Army by further draft calls
and added scores of important legisla-
tive riders.
Among important legislative pro-
visions added by the Senate to the
bill, many of which the House leaders
already have agreed to accept, are
the following:
Authorizing the President to organ
ize volunteer Slavic and Russian
legions.
Proposing the rank of lieutenant
general for Provost Marshal General
Crowder in recognition of his selec-
tive draft administration.
Providing for the training and equip
ing of foreign troops, designed espe-
cially for the so-called Pan-German
Army.
Amending the draft law to have
quotas based on the number of men
in Glass /, instead of on the State
populations.
Giving effect to the British-Ameri-
can reciprocal draft treaty, and other
similar conventions which may be
concluded, and permanently debarring
from American citizenship citizens OF
neutral nations who have filed pre-
liminary citizenship applications and
who claim exemption from the draft.
Authorizing formation of 100000
600 corporation under the Aircraft
Board.
Providing distinctive badges or but
tons for men discharged from and re-
jected for military service.
Authorizing the President to COM
mandeer timber and lumber, and con-
duct timbering operations proposed for
the aircraft and shipbuilding pro-
grams.
Providing medals of honor and dis
tinguished service crosses and other
decorations.
Authorizing officers to buy their
uniforms and equipment from the
Government at cost.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
PRAY AS WE GO.
Move To Pause For Supplieation
Blocked In Senate.

Observation-Disclosures OF
resolution by Senator Myers, of Mon
tana, requesting the President to call
upon the nation to pause one minute
each day to pray fsr success OF the
war was blocked in the Senate by
Senator Thomas, of Colorado. Let
us pray as we work and work whether
we pray or not" said the Colorado
Senator in refusing unanimous con-
sent to take up the resolution.
Senator McCumber. of North Da-
kota, joined in the opposition with
the suggestion, 81 think we ought to
ge. along a little more rapidly in our
war work and pray as we CO."
Senator Myers. of Montana, author
of the resolution, and Senator
Phelan, of California, spoke briefly
in its favor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
WRITER GETS TEN YEARS.
Found Guilty OF Violating The New
Espionage Act.

Kansas City, Mo.-Jacob Frohwerk,
a former editorial writer for the Mis-
souri, Stats Zeitung, a German Ian
guage newspaper. found guilty by a
jury of violating the Espionage act,
was sentenced to 10 years imprison-
ment on each OF IL counts, the SEN
fences to run concurrently. In add
ton Frohwerk was fined $500 on the
first count
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.
War Board Willing To Relieve The
Industry.

Washington.-In statement re-
tterating it's disapproval Of new build
ing construction, not contributing d.
rectly or indirectly toward ;ne prose
cution of the war, the War Industries
Board expressed willingness to relieve
the building industry under the adj
verse condition of the war as far as
possible and to consider the merit OF
individual projects.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
FIREWORKS KILL TWO.
Two Others Also Believed Dead In
Warehouse Blast.

San Francisco.-Two boys were kill
ed Instantly. two more are believed to
have met a similar fate and one was
Injured. probably fatally. when they
accidentally exploded some fireworks in
q warehouse while attempting to steal
areeraekers. According TO the police,
the Injured boy admitted he had drop
ped = lighted match near the explos-
lxes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
DECLARED GERMAN cANARD.
Reports Of Murder Of Former Gear
Denied.

Amsterdam-The rumors that the
former Emperor Nicholas has been
murdered are described as lies de-
signed to incite the public by the
president of the executive committee
at Ekaterinburg. The message is
dated June "a, and was telegrapheo
from Moscow by way of Berlin.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
CAN'T TRUST THE HUNS.
Plan To Send U. S. Hospital Ship
Without Convoy Held Up.

Washington-Plan for the sailing
of the American hospital ship Com
fort, which it was proposed to send
through the submarine zone without
convoy, have been delayed by the
ruthless destruction OF the canadian
hospital ship Llandovery Castle. 1t
is not yet decided whether the orig
inal plans will be changed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
GETS CUP FOR BEATING u-BoAT.
Permission Given Lieutenant Roesch
To Accept Gift From Azores.

Washington.-Off Official permission has
been given Lieut.-Com. ]. H. Bosch,
until recently in charge of the naval
collier Orion, to accept the loving cup
presented to him by the citizens of
Ponta Delgada, Azores, in recognition
Of his attacking and driving off the
German submarine which was bonn
harding that city some months ago.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
SOUNDS ANEW THE
DOOM OF TYRANNY
President ProcIaims a Reign OF
Law as Object in World War
DEFENDS HELPLESS RUSSIA

New And Unqualified Conservation OF
America To Struggle For Clearing
Military Autocracy From The
Earth Is independence Day Answer
To Huns-A Notable independence
Day AssembIage OF officials And
Foreian-born Loya! Citizens At The
Tomb Of Westinghouse Belgian's
Speech.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
AVIATOR KILLED IN FALL.

Lieutenant Cone, Jersey City, Dies
While Companion Escapes.
Houston, Texas.-Second Lieutenant
Edmund r. Cone. of Jersey City, N. j..
was killed when his airplane crashed
to the earth one mile northwest of
Ellington Field. Lieutenant Ronald
Knapp, who was also in the airplane,
was not hurt. The airplane was
wrecked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12

There are now 1908 prisoners of
war in England working in agricul.
ture and 1,400 more are to be en-
ployed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
GAS OFFENSIVE PLANS.

The Chemical Warfare Service Now
Has Charge.
Washington.-All phases of gas Of
fensive preparations are placed under
the new chemical warfare service or
the Army, commanded by Major Gem
eral Sibert, by an order announced at
the War Department. This includes
experimental work heretofore carried
IN by the Medical and Ordnance De
9artments of the Army and the Blu
eau of Mines.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
SUFFRAGE AFTER RECESS.
Senator Jones Announces Measure
Will Probably Wait.

Washington.-Th woman suffrage
resolution on which vote was pre-
vented last Thursday by an opposition
Elibuster, Chairman Jones of the SEN
ate Suffrage Committee announced,
probably will not be brought up again
until next August after the proposed
recess of Congress.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-07-12
SEXES HUN ship wHARvEs.

Property OF Two Big Lines At Ho-
boken Taken over.
washington.-President Wilson by
proclamation formally took over the
wharves and docks of the North Ger
man Lloyd and Hamburg-American
Steamship Companies at Hoboken.
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-02
THE END PROMISED.

The weather man has promised that this is the last of the extreme cold. The general prediction has been that after this cold there will be a gen al settlement into the normal of winter which will of course change within a little while 10 spring, and then one of the hardest and most un- timely winters of recent history is done
 In the meanwhile the operation of the peoepl in the conservation of fuel and the conservation Of other things is making for betterment ot the situation But for this. and but for railroad supervision of railroads, and distribution system unhamper- ed by selfish interests, this winter would haev been unbearable in many quarters. and particularly in the east
The Sentinel=record., 1918-02-02
WARNING IS ISSUED
 TO FOOD DEALERS
MUST NOT oVERc4ARoE FOR SUBSTITUTES FOR FLOUR ON
 ACCOUNT OF DEMAND.

Washington Feb UuworauJee price increases in wheat flour su1- 5ututes win not be permitted The food administrator today gave waIn- ing to delers that they must take advantage of temporary shorJaAes u other cereals brought on by the heav demand he new baking regulations has caused.
 Many complaints reached Food Ad- ministralor Hoover today chat dealers in the substitutes have raised taet prices
 "Aius of the country said Mr. Hoover. "ufo prepared Q meet the greater demand of housewives and bakers for other cereals duriH t2 next few months Lack Of Tauspor- taiou is the only factor that wu stand in the way or proper distribu- lion throughout the country
 At least one of the substitutes is produced in quantity iu almost all parts of the country. If any short ages occur they will be local The
 apply of subs tutes is ample o meo our needs and it is expected that with the lreor movement oi grains co the mills and of the finished product to the consumer lower prices than those now prevailing W1H result
 "The normal tendency of local scarclIes would be to advance prices out of line with the eos of production and distribution Under the food control act this will no happen Al licensees dealing in food commodities who do not give their customers the beueh, of fair and moderate prices will have their licenses revoked.
 unlicensed food retailers who sell at more than @ rea souable profit Uiu have Ike substitutes cut off through inc notification of all licensees by the food administration foraidding them O receive orders for food from such retailers