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The public ledger., 1918-10-19

Quiet distinction to degree seldom attained in tai
collection of newly arrived models, $1995 to $780,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
NEM NATIoNs IN EUROPE

With the signing of the armstlce
by Germany, the last of the centrai
movers to acknowledge defeat, the
specdy revolution of Germany from
an empire to a republic, the breakup
of the dual monarchy, and the TURK
ish question, foreshadow new map
of Europe. which will not be SIMPLY
a return to the map of 1870, with
Alsace-L orrainc returned TO France.
This greatest of all wars in world
history has proven cradle of liberty
and many of the races of Europe are
beginning to assert themselves and
claim for themselves the right TO De
te,-miue their destinies after having
for wears been under a yoke OF Tor
eign oppression.
Chief among these is Poland, when
is hoping again TO rise to ITS former
greatness, after having been dlsmem-
bered over hundred years ago
when Prussian plot was carried out
which divided the country among
three nations. Poland, which has
since sought to gain its freedom has
been unable to shake off the yoke OF
onnression. Now with the coming OF
the peace table which will map out
Europe to prevent future wars II
possible. Poland promises to again De
free and take its place among the
powers Of the world.
The Jugo-Slavs, Czecho-SloV'hs'
and other nationalities seem 70 have
the promise of gaining freedom
especially the latter people. who late
in the war. as the power Of Austria
waned. had an army on the wes'
front. taking an active part IN inc
campaign The part Of this people
subjected by Austria, will not be Tor
gotten at the peace table at historic
Versailles.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
NO FOURTH OF JULY

Continued from page one)
chicken to those poor devils Tor they
certainly waded into 1t.
.eThese new arrivals are the worst
snecimen of human beings ! ever
came in contact with. Their UNI
forms are dirty, torn and unkept-
Trench mud was very prevalent
oven the mems faces and hair were
spattered with it. Their faces save
few. we're extremely dirty
unshaved and usually shallow
checked. and the expression Of their
ewes portrayed a half-starved, over
worked and worn condition. earned
that these men belonged TO Ger
many's best unit the Prussian Guard
and if it's true that they represent
the best. God help ;heir worst Tor
they must be swell outfit T. 1.
Barnum would spend fortune 10
procure one of the worst, for they
certainly would make a freak OF ma
ture look like a gutter. However
they are giving US an awful battle
Last night occurred one of the fam
Gus and dreaded air raids. | lett my
bunk about six times and made
tracks for a nearby cellar. For
tunately. they didn't bomb us but
drifted over TO the next town and
killed several of our boys there
Some boys say you get used to 1t and
don't mind it at all but I'm inclined
20 doubt that statement I've beer
in hundreds OF air raids and under
shell fire. but each time ! just natur'
ally make myself scarce. Seems tC
be about time Johnny Boche made
his appearance tonight for it is al
ideal night for air raids
DAY before yesterday | witnessed
very spectacular air battle Three
enemy planes attempted to cross tn
line Two were driven back by on
planes. but one managed to get ava.
and hide in the clouds. He FINAL.
appeared directly over our heads bu
before he had time TO do any dam
age. two of our fighting plane
bounced on him. All three exchange
machine gun FIRE. They also OIL
some wonderful maneuvering whic
lasted about FIVE minutes. Betor
many more minutes about ten NOR
allied planes appeared on the scent
Fritz saw that there was no chanc
for him so ne attempted to escap
Dat r. efforts were futile. A wolfe
of bullets from our planes soon drov
him down in flames. OF course I'll
odds were against the Boche but b
put up a good fight. II was the be'
air battle ever saw and | can sa
than an air battle Is everything b'
uncommon on this front"
In closing Ed said: Il wouldn
trade my experience over here f.
fifty lives nor that number Of tho
sands Of dollars"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
RELIEF. So W 4oth ST., NEW YORK

RELIEF, SO w 4Oth St, NEW IOhN
I'm addition 10 lis work in connection
with the sick and wounded, the Bureau
aims to minister TO the comfort and
convenience of am Michigan men in
service while they are stationed in and
about New York To this end the
Bureau has establish attractive and
commodiou> headquarters, on the
ground floor. which serves as club
and rest room for Michigan soldiers
and sailors. Through the effective co
operation Of two Michigan societies.
the Michigan Society OF New York
and the Michigan Women In New York.
the headquarters has been furnished
and equipped In comfortable and home
! like manner and one or more members
of these societies are always In charge
10 extend hospitality 10 visitors. News
papers from all parts of the state are
received and kept on file, writing ma
terials provided, light refreshments
served. and telephones and other con-
venicnces placed at the disposal OF
visitors.
This feature OF the Bureaus work Is
making great hit with the Michigan
boys i'm service, and afternoons and
evenings. especially Saturday and sun
day, the headquarters club room Is
hllcd with soldiers and sailors vino
warmly appreciate the hospitality and
/, the chance to get home news AMI n
real Michigan greeting
Governor Sleeper and Col. Il. &. Van
. dercook. secretary of the War Pre-
, paredness Board. have taken an active
, interest in this new enterprise, and
n both of them spent some time In New
h York while the preliminaries were be
y ing worked out The plan is To operat,
I the Bureau under the direction of com
: petent Michigan men of affairs who
will serve successively without com
b. penSation. Each viii remain as long az
I his affairs will permit, when he will be-
4 relieved by another The first director
v is stuart H. Perry of Adrian.
r Relatives and friends OF Michigan
. men IN service are invited 10 make In
n quiries through this Bureau. and al
y communications will receive prompt AT
Il tention. In making inquiries the nam
Z and number OF the mans military q
% naval unit should always be giver
n without this II often is absolutely i'm
d possible TO obtain the desired informa
- ton.
I. . DO not address communications I
Il. individuals connected with the Burea,
ii Address all letters thus: "Michiga
,e Bureau OF Military Relief, 30 Yves
Fortieth Street. New York city"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
From Jerusalem to Dead Sea.

Ncurly everybody Who VISITS Jeru'
salem rides To- the Dead sea. down
through Jericho. by starting from
Towards hotel, outside the wall near
the JafIa gate. at daylight. and having
"a fresh horse 10 meet you at Jericho
on the way back, man used 10 equi-
tatiOn can have swim in the Dead
sea and return by dark. 1t - about
10 miles. round trip. OF course'>the
pull Is on the return, especially from
Jericho onward. for the city of Jeru
salem is u most a mile in the air above
the Dead a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
MICHIGAN BUREAU OF MILITARY

The soliciiude shown 10y the state ol
Michigan for the welfare of her men
i'm the nations service Is a matter of
common knowledge and comment in
all circles having ,o do with war nc
tivities. The state is living up to this
enviable reputation 10y its latest enter
prise in the Interests of Michigan men
i'm service-thc Michigan Bureau or
Military Relief recently established in
New York City.
This bureau, which is maintained on
an adequate scale 10y the Michigan
War Preparedness Board. is the first
enterprise of the kind undertaken OIL
clally by any of the states. It's gen
eral purpose Is - render aid and corn
fort 10 all Michigan soldiers and sail
ors. particularly sick and wounded re-
turning from overseas, and 10 furnish
Information To their relatives an'
friends. In the states plan there is nc
intention TO duplicate or suppianl any
Of the work that is now being handled
SO efficiently 10y tie Red Cross or 10y
the government itself hut only to sup
/ plement such work by performing Serv
/ ices that would not regularly be per
formed by any other agency
The Bureau will endcuvor no aSccr
tain promptly the arrival of disabled
Michigan men and to visit them per
sonally, cheering them with greetin
from one OF their own "hOme folks
and performing such incidental serv
ices for them a. the circumstances ma.
suggest The Burenu also will look al
and report upon men in hospitals, II
response TO inquiries from friends j
Michigan. In This work the Burea
has the cooperation of the militar
and naval authorities in and abor
New York. as we'll as Of the Red eros
and other organizations
Relatives and friends Of men In ser'
Zee are advised not To attempt tn Wis
them while at hospitals without tir'
nscertalnlng Just where they are, ho'
long they will be there, and whethe
such visits are practicable. There ~
more than half hundred hospitals
and around New York. and In man
cases disabled men are received ;
these hospitals only temporarily. beir
removed elsewhere within day or Nv
OF their arrival. Such r-moval mig
easily take place before friends cou
reach New York, thus causing needle
{ trouble, expense and disappointment
r BY inqu.rlng through the Burea
e friends can ascertain whore disable
men are and whether they may
| visited
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
child,s Musical Training.

The child who shows marked mu-
steal talent IN early years, together
with Il good voice had best be al
lowed the opportunity of such mu-
steal training as he will receive IN con-
nection with the study of the piano
violin or other instrument for II Few
years. rather than overtax the powers
of his immature vocal organs. Inc
more of general musical training he
has had the easier and more satistac-
tory will be his progress in vocal mu-
sic when the proper time arrives for
its serious study.-Exchange.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
Heavy Toll OF Grain SHUTS.

II world doubtless be safe to say
that We are paying out annually as a
price for what amounts 10 national
negligence graiE enough 20 fill an ele-
vat0r OF aOO0OOOO bushels capacity.
This vast and really ineXcuSable toll -
eNacted by preycntablc SHUTS. II is a
waste of sufficient wheat To supply our
allies with 100000 barrels of flour,
and oats enough 90 feed 100000
horses for year The simple and in
expensive farmaldchydr treatment %
seed will save most OF this loss.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
A Movable HitCnpost.

There is a butchers boy in Seattle,
Wash. who travels around on horse
back d great deal in q way that at
tracts considerable attention. He has
a dog. and that animal will perch on
the horses back. and ride along the
street apparently with as much ease
and enjoyment rs the boy himself. But
when the hos wants 10 hitch the horse
is the time the dog comes in handy.
The dog Is told To sit down. and the
horse is fastened to him. when the two
animals are left. 10 all intents ana
purposes, in perfect security
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
Mndern Crusoes.

Between the island Of Madagascar
and the coast 81 India there are sixteen
thousand islands. only six hundred or
winch are inhabited. In most of these
islands man can live and support
his family in luxury without working
more than % days In the year or 81
nh. as nature provides the food. ard
no clothes are required.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
ch,r.s. Dom, Like Cheese.

Statlsticlans have figured out that
England eats the larger part OF Eu-
ropes output Of cheese. Europe's out
put amounts to 340.O00,000 Kilograms
England alone consumes lsOOOo'Oou
Kilograms of this amount Next comes
Holland. which takes 56,OOO-OoO; Swit
zerland takes 100000; France III
100000. and Germany 20OOO,OOO Rio
grams. The only people on earth wh'
eat no cheese are the Chinese.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
Scutagc.

"Scutage" was the money payment
eNnctcl from knights in lieu cf per-
sonal ~rrvice The first instance of il
occurred IN IA, reign of Henry ii. II
enah u the king 10 hire merccnaries
'or IA foreign wars and To dispense
with The services Of his baronS and
Dame 10 be regarded as Il regular
source &c revenue. The right of the
sovereign 10 exact il. however. was
generally restricted by Magma Charta.
Ii was also given as escuage.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Said The facctipus Teller Il have
often wondered how "a man can spcak
straight from as, shoulder unless he
docs his tnlaUy ga t.s angcrs."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
ALMA WOMEN
IN WAR WORK


During the past week, many ques-
tions regarding the continuance OF
Red Cross work have been asked, and
i'm answer | wish TO state that no
official notice 10 discontinue any de-
partment of the Red Cross work has
been received. II is the hope Of the
local branch that those who have sub
scribed to monthly pledges will not
withdraw their support. There will
be a great need for funds for many
months to come. We are in close
touch with Central Division Head
quarters and any important changes
will be Immediately noticed in the
columns Of this paper.
Signed, Mrs. Henry Soule, Pres.
local branch.
At the last meeting of the Red
Cross il was voted TO accept the
generous offer of the board Of the
Baptist church to make their new
east addition our general headquart-
ers for the winter, or as long as a
Red Cross room is needed II is quite
likely that by the first Of December
we can be settled there; but for the
present there is work TO be done at
the room at the Masonic Home
The st. Alma Tailors, located or
l East Superior, have made a bed quilt
out Of fine samples of wool clothing
1 They wish TO sell this quilt for the
Red Cross and will display il in their
window for a couple Of weeks, prior
to the sale During this time they
p lhasrtttrr r1arnH RI.
first bid himself) The quilt will 80
to the highest bidder.
Speaking Of quilts, We wish to re
mind the housewives that there Il
one bed comforter yet at the Rec
! Cross room. TO be sold. II is wei
made of light outing flannel, lineC
with white. Come and look at it
price, $500.
The time for mailing Christina
boxes overseas has been extended &
/ November Both
Salvage shops are to be discon
tinued. November Both, but there re
mains to be sold an organ. Call u
the chairman, for full particulars, j
Is we'll worth your money.
The Committee fer Junior Re
Cross activities. is glad TO publicl
thank Supt. Schultz, and the teach
ers who so cheerfully aided in tn
preparation Of the Junior Christina
box sent overseas to the Belgian ant
French orphans and the convalescin
American soldiers. Miss Jones dis
played fine judgment and artist
skill in experimenting the making o
scrap books. Owing to the limite
time the college girls enjoyed helpinI
/ dress the dolls. All who did not Sc
the exhibit at the high school, misse'
sight which was delight TO thu
soul as well as an eye-opener
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
Optimistic Thouaht

The bravest Of men have the least
OF brutal, bullying insolence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Long may 1t wave DER the
Land of the Free and the Home
Of the Brave.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

The time for mailing Christmas
boxes overseas has been extended to
November Both
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Salvage shops are to be discon-
tinued. November Both, but there re
mains TO be sold an organ. Call up
the chairman, for full particulars; II
Is we'll worth your money.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Daily Thought.
Great men stand like solitary towert
IN the city OF God.-LonsfeliOw.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21

Speaking Of quilts, we wish to re-
mind the housewives that there IS
one bed comforter yet at the Red
Cross room, TO be sold 1t is well
made Of light outing flannel, lined
with white. Come and look at IT.;
price. $500.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Located in the Five Points business
district. and commanding the special
interest of all who are interested in
the welfare of Colorado's innumerable
colored citizens and property owners.
are the headquarters OF the Colored
Republican Camapign Committee. &C.
! upying the four beautiful office rooms
IN Fern Hail.
The Board OF Directors and Office
Staff. consist OF several Of our most
prominent citizens. who will be more
than glad to have you call at the head
quarters and see the creditable work
they are doing.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
! CITY
NEWS

|, Mr.. Sam g. Cook, an old time Den
verite, dropped in on us to see how we
were getting along Sunday afternoon
sand left Monday afternoon. While on
the train he received the sad news
that his sister in Hannibal Mo-, had
died with the influenza. His short
stay in Denver among his friends was
highly appreciated by all who MET
him; especially the office force. The
churches being closed. yet he man
aged to get around and visited with
Many Shorterites. He reports his fam
lily as being we'll.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
DENVER WOMAN ENERGETIC
WAR WORKER.

Last spring when the War Savings
Stamp Drive was on, Mrs. R. B. An
derson. who is a member OF the Coun.
ty Council of Defense, received q let.
ter of commentator from Provost
Marshall Jno. Evans for selling lpore
than thousand dollars worth OF
stamps for Uncle Sam.
During the Fourth Liberty Loan
drive, Mrs. Anderson was asked by
the Liberty lond Committee to take
charge OF three lieutenants and work
her district. AS captain she reported
the sale of one thousand dollars worth
of Liberty Bonds sold during the
drive.
: Mrs. Anderson is taxpayer OF this
city. an energetic social service work
er and a strong hacker of Uncle Sam
. In very modest way Mrs. Ander
son admitted to the Star reporter hel
work, but insisted that she was sim
ply trying to do her bit to help win
The war and prove the Negroes love
to his country.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
Y. N. c. A. NOTES.

Secretary Bell is taking advantage
OF the lull in business caused by the
closing order fthe Board OF Health
to look up lot of men who are delin
Quent in their membership dues. with
once and finish the business. And the
men are responding splendidly. He is
also meeting with success in enrolling
and securing pledges of men who have
not joined heretofore. At the end OF
was 252. This l. a gain OF over two
hundred per cent since last December.
The regular activities will begin as
early as possible after the lid has been
lifted. Both religious and social ac-
tivities have been planned. and will
be brought on as speedily as possible.
The influenza has not daunted the
spirit of the croquet lovers. On the
contrary it seems to have fostered IT..
Every afternoon when the weather Is
good a large and enthusiastic group
gathers on the grounds, and the sound
of the mallets against the balls can be
heard half block away. large
number of new men has taken up the
game, some OF them remarkably clever
players. All the fans" are glad to
see King back again after being laid
up for few days with Spanish intlu-
enZa.
DIR. D. r. Over will address the first
Sunday afternoon meeting that will be
held after the lifting of the quarantine.
All men and friends are requested
to hold themselves In readiness for
that great meeting.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

For saIe-5-room' press brick on w
lots, modern, 24oo block Williams.
Beauty. Call The colored Am. L. Z
Realty, champa ass, talk to Waller.
i60-acre ranch in the Dearfield Col.
ony. Price attractive for quick action.
The Colored-American Loan 4 Realty
Co. Champa 455.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

T. S Williams and Mr.. Gauze of the
William Dixie Jazz" Band has just
returned from an extensive trip with
the celebrated company Of entertain,
ers from the various parts of the
state where they have made good.
Mr.. Williams feels proud of his com
pany and his success.
Mr.. Gauze, who is accompanying
Mr.. Williams. visiting the city and
friends of Denver, brings much credit
and personnel to the Williams Co. as
he was once famous with the late
Williams & Walker" Co. and has
been connected with others of great
reputation since that time.
If the bane is lifted from the city In
time Mr.. Williams will open at Fern
Hall next week Announcements will
be made latter.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

The Star desires to announce that
Mrs. NJ. J. Franklin Of 2450 fremont
Place has purchased a lovely cottage
in Montclair. to be used for con-
sumptive Home for the Colored peo-
Pile who find 1t hard to secure accom-
modations elsewhere.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
Y. w. c. A. NOTES.

1t is probable that the restrictionos
against public meetings will be raised
next Monday. We are looking for
ward to interesting Club meetings
again.
Mrs Marie Oneal and Miss Chap
man are registering women and girls
for the gymnasium class which will
he held on Friday nights this year.
The children's gym class will be held
Friday afternoons at o'clock.
The membership committee is ask.
ing for renewal of memberships.
Mrs. Frank Q. Gaines and son we're
comrelled to suddenly depart for
Washington. ID. c., on the account OF
the serious illness of her mother, Mrs.
Gaines. who has the sympathy OF the
community.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Miss Marguerite Barbour has sup
planted Mrs. Claire Smith, who re-
signed two weeks ago. as our city
collector. Any courtesy shown her
will be appreciated by the Star.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Have you sent our boys any papers
letters, or cards to cheer them this
week? If not, why not? They are
yearning for home news. DO 1T
NOW. Send postal weekly.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Hon. James r. Noiand, our friend
who helped the club ladies' of the
state. who materially assisted the
N. A. A.-C p, and who secured the
card from the civic and commercial
body for the recent convention. He
did what he could for us will you
do as much for him? We are for him
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
FOR SALE

Leaving the city. will sell my cleaning
and pressing and shoe shining par
lor. cheap, at 1876 Champa st. Good
paying business. s. Mason, Prop.
1t-1026
Champa 413.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
Hal n.

UNDER NINE. JEssIE cARTER'S
SYSTEM
Nine. J. L. Broussard, scientific
scalp specialist and hair grower, will
serve you at your home or at her -.
hcs, 526 GaIaposo. Prices reasonable,
satisfaction guaranteed. Phone soutts
4293W. 7-27-19.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

For saIe-eroom rcd press briek.
1900 block Franklin street; fully. mod
ern. II you have $40o call colorsd
American Loan 4 Realty, Champs 4Ss
talk to Waller.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

This is our country! We have
worked for, II, we have suffered for
II. we have fought for It; we have
made It's music, we have tln0ed its
ideaIs, its poetry, its religion. its
dreams: we have reached In this land
our highest modern development and
nothing, humanity speaking, can pre-.
vent W from eventually reaching here
the full stature Of our manhood. Our
country 10 at war. The war 10 eritI.
icaI, dangerous and world wide. II
this 10 OUR country, then this 10 OUR
war. We must fight II with every
ounce Of blood and treasure.-CrIsis.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

To Trade-k.. c. property, 43,500.o0
value to trade for Denver property.
raI; co'--ed Am. L. & Realty,
champa 4S6. Ar
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

An s-room. pressed brick. fully mod.
ern. near city, between Colfax and
18th Ave-. $500. Colored-American
Loan C Realty Co. Champa 45s.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
FOR SALE.

peerfieId Hotei-16 rooms for rent.
213o Arapahoe st., call coIored-Ameri-
can Realty Co., champa 455.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Phone Champa ses