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Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-04
LILIES OF EASTER
In Every Variety May Be Found a
Symbol of the Faith of the
Christian.
EVERYWHERE

EVERYWHERE
they are blooming,
lilies in the fields
of life. But there
needs no symbol
ism for welcome
Of the lilies at this
season of the
year. The lilies
are opening their
petals and look
ing out upon the
spring sunshine
and the fields of
green. And those
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-04

seems to carry the
warmth and in
tenSty of faith
with 1t So life
is replete with
lilies and the
day sees their I'M
folding at the
tomb in celebra-
tiOn of the renew
al of all life with
the coming Of
spring, including
human life.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-04

Reports from Jassy tell how the Inn
perialistic spirit OF the central EN-
pires is showing itself in growing de-
mands for concessions by Roumania.
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-04

my who wages the same war against
women and children as against sol
diers. Aerial raids on towns, which
are counterpart of the pitiless subma-
rine war and the attack against Ameri-
can rights, are the very explanation of
the reason why America entered the
war. We are sending our soldiers TO
Europe to fight until the world is de-
livered from these horrors"
Mexico Missouri message., 1918-04-04

The first permanent advance Of the
American troops was made On the
Luneville sector, where Pershing's men
occupied enemy trenches which they
had forced the Germans to abandon
through recent raids and heavy artil-
lery fire. The trenches were consoli-
dated with our own, enabling the Amer
leans and French to operate from high
er ground than before. Attempts made
by the Germans to retake the position
were repulsed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
NEWS OF A DAY
DOWN DELAWARE
Governor Townsend Names Dele
gates to Attend Hospital Con-
ton at Atlantic City
STILL SHORT OF TEACHERS
Tomatoes a Drug on the Market
at Georgetown, at Only IS
Cents Per Basket.

Special Correspondence OF Every Evening
Georgetown, Sept The bottom
dropped out of the tomato market here,
Thursday, rs we'll as the other sections
Of the county The best price that was
offered the farmers was l5 cents per
basket and the local canncrv and buyers
were not ANXIOUS for them at that price.
Reports from persons living around
Laurel who visited here We're TO the
effect that the canning factories IN that
section were working 10 capacity and were
overstocked with fruit, for which they
had Contracted Those who grow them
for the open market are unable to dispose
Of them and many of the growers, being
unable 10 sell at any price. have been
taking them home and dumping them on
their land All farmers who contracted
in Sussex county this year, it is stated,
are disposing of their fruit. but those who
failed to make any agreement. believing
thcy would be able TO beat the contract
price of from 10 10 30 cents by placing
them on the markets. arc solrely dis
appointed and arc unable 10 move The
fruit
\ shortage IN cans Is reported IN some
sections and canners were unable 10 pack,
II IS said, the fruit for which they have
contracted. much less the fruit of those
who had the hope Of obtaining high
prices by selling 10 brokers The reason
for the slump IS because there is m in
creased acreage this vcar-thc largest IN
the history of the country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
NEWS OF THE DAY
At NEW CASTLE
Mrs. Thomas Holcomb, Miss Hol-
comb and ]. Rodgers Holcomb
at Launching of Destroyer
Barney.

Stan Corrcs popdencc or Every Evening
New Castle, Sept. Mrs. Thomas
Holcomb, Miss Reba Holcomb and
Rodgers Holcomb attended the launching
of the torpedo destroyer Barney Mt
Cramp s kensington yards on Thursday.
The boat was christcDed by Miss Mamie
b. Barney. Mrs. Holcomb is de-
scendant of Commodore Barney, for
whom the destroyer was named.
In the Presbyterian Church the services
tomorrow will be conducted by the pastor,
Rev. s. b. Wylie, as follows Morning
service at 1890, subject "'rhe FIRST Xom
mandment Of All Evening services Mt Z
o'clock subject How Can These Things
Be2 Everyone is cordially welcome
All seats are free.
Eleven Scouts from this city, who have
been attending the Scout camp Mt Brandy
wine summit have returned.
Sunday school services will be held in
the Methodist Episcopal Church to-
morrow at 10 O'Clock. At the usual Il
o'clock service the subject will b-
Strength From Knowing God A
special program and rally Of the Baraccn
class will be held at o'clock. The pastor
will give an illustrated talk for young
people at $50, and at O'Clock the sub
jcct for the sermon will be put Back on
Mine Account"
In letters received bv friends of forrDer
City Magistrate James Taylor he speaks
of the severe cold He is at present
lodged in dueout 10 feet deep, where
he feels the tire milling Of the ground from
constant gun hre. which resembles a
terrific thunder storm with iron and stcel
falling instead Of rain.
Representatives of the labor bureau
have been interviewing housekeepers in
New Castle with reference to the number
of girls that can be housed throughout tho
city
number Of girls have already arrived
and taken up their quarters At the Parish
house.
DIR Booker has returned from Redinp-
ton. where he spent several DAYS on
business
Wanted Six girls for clerical work
Apply American Manganese Steel Co,
Plant r Adv
Green ginger. sealing wax, specs,
tumeric and corks for preserving esason.
r Challenger Il Son, prescription phar-
macist Adv
Lead pencils. tablets and erasers for
school r. Challenger Il Son, prescription
pharmacists Adv
The American Manganese Steel Co is
IN nccd of one experienced stnnographer.
Apply in pcTson or by letter. Sales Depart
nent, Plant II, New Castle ADV.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
WEDDING AT BETHEL.

Special Correspondents Of Every Evening
Iaurl. Sept = 4 very pretty wedding
occur ed At the brides home at Bethel.
last Saturday evening when Miss FlossIe
= Wheatley. daughter of Captain and
Mrs Elwood Wheat'ey. was married TO
Iouis Sylvan Cam Of Wilmington. The
ceremony was performed by Rev Harry
Taylor. pastor Of Bethel NJ + Church
The bride was very prettilv attired in
white SATIN The wedding music was
rendered by Mrs Maggie Phillips. a close
friend OF the bride The home was appto-
priateiy decorated for the occasion. there
being q beautiful arch banked with
flowers. where the bride and groom stood
while the ceremony WIS performed
After the wedding reception was gTven
70 the immediate relatives and few close
friends. The bride and groom are both
employed in the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad
offices IN Wilmington, the groom being
ticket agent for the Delaware division
They will make then home n Whining
ton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
NEWS OF LEWES.

Lewes, Sept 7.-lra w Manlovc has
moved his family TO Philadelphia, where
he IS employed as carpenter.
The fishing steamer Odroit, belonging
To the Hayes & Anderson Fishing Co,
has gone To the Harlan & Hollingsworth
shipyard for repairs.
Lima beans have been very scarce for
two weeks owing to the drought, which
cut them short
Mr. and Mrs. Robert j. Walton are
spending few days with the former S
parents in Ifummcstown, Pa.
Captain William NJ. Bertrand, master
Of boat at Cape May, was town
visitor on Thursday.
Dr James Becbc made business trip
To Philadelphia during the week.
W iance Chambers. who has been
visiting his brother Frank Chambers, in
Denver, has returned hame.
Captain Hall Hazard OF the tug
Hughes, is spending a few days with his
family here
Lewes visitors to Wilmington this week
have included Mr. and Mrs. Edgar NJ
Ingram. DIR. William T. Orr, Jr., and
Thomas H. Ingram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
BRIDGEvII.LE.

Special Correspondence of Every Evening
Bndgeviiie, sept z Mrs Harry Clark
and son, Burdick, who spent the summer
here. left Yesterday, accompanied by her
mother. Mrs Matilda Green, for her
home in WInetka Illinois Mrs. Carks
husband recently left for France to engage
in \ NJ c. A. work
Nrs Henry Jones WAS taken to Sslis
bury Hospital for treatment, having SuIf-
fered for some time with heart trouble.
Ms f. f. Ward, who has been III for
some time, is still confined 80 her bed, and
improves slowly
Miss Edna Young left this week for
Virginia and North Carolina, where she
will spend thrce weeks.
Miss Ethel jackson of Greensboro Md i,
has been guest of her sister, Mrs. Edgar
Anderson, this week.
The guild of St Mary's p F. Church
met this week st the home OF Mrs. Samuel
Simpson. with o large attendance.
Charles f. Welch Of. tins town has re-
ceived word that his son, Roland, has
arrived IN France
Tomatoes have taken a drop IN pnce
in the past few DAYS and are now selling
for 70 and 25 cents per basket.
Cantaloures have declined in price. and
farmers find little profit IN the present
figures. and ere not paving much atten-
ton 10 tins crop
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
MUST FURNISH LABOR.
Non essential Industries Will Have to
Give Way TO War Work.

The Federal directors OF employment
for the States have been notified by
telegraph TO Immediately send 10 the
Administr ratIve offices At Washington
reports on the number of unSklllcd
workers recruited and sent outside their
respective states and the names of the
war Industries that received them.
The director general has put the
responsibility for finding men for war
production squarely up 10 the State
directors. Last week Georgia, through
its Federal Director, was notified that
unless IL could furnish 1000 unskilled
laborers for the governments : s.. 600 600
picric-acid plant at Brunswick. the
entire construction force would have 10
be laid of and the plant moved to some
other State
To meet the 600, 600 unskilled- Labor
shortage. the State directors have leen
instructed that there can be no tcmporiz-
ing aud bat drafts must be made upon
the non-essential industries IN their
States A strict injunction against
taking men from farms, railroad. mines,
rs well aS other war industries. has
been issued
STEEL. PLANT sL.Ck kERs
The unskilled labor situation is ex-
cecdinglv critical Reports from Pennsvl-
wanna show that the Midvale Steel Co,
plant at CoatCsville Pa, has b.en forced
to shut down certain units for lack Of
labor Instance after instance Is called
10 the attention Of the Employment
Service where the unskilled labor lack
is threatening TO close down some highly
essential war project The seriousness
OF the situation can not be exaggerated.
The time has come when America
must get on war basis There are
plenty of unskilcd workers who are on
non-war business and they must hc
transferred II we arc not 30 leave our
rapidly growing armies IN the lurch.
il the new fighters TO be had under he
raising Of the draft ages are 10 b. equipped
every ahlc-bodled man IN the country
soon will have 10 find work in some
essential industry An aroused public
sentiment. which will brand as a Stacker
any man who wiliully refrains from
working AT some productive Job mp TO
the full extent of his capacity, will h.
more effective than any laws or reguls-
lions
COMMON LABOR VOLUNTEERS.
" hat perhaps Is most needed IN our
war industries is an infusion Of men
who will undertake 10 work as common
laborers because OF our country's need.
Their presence will be an inspiration
and example 10 those already al work
and will 90 a long distance towards
reducing the inc fficency and abnormal
turnover of labor which exists on many
important projects Americans. like the
English and French have done. must
learn that common labor. when per
formed for ones country IN time Of war
Is worthy Of any man. what ever his
prior position or experience
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
SUSSEX COUNTY NOTES.
pecial Correspondence Of Every Evening

Special Correspondents of Every Evening
Georgetown. Sept = Oscar Il hing.
a local merchant, corner Of North Bed
ford and West Laurel streets, j. closing
out his stock Of goods and in short time
will move to Wilmington
Local sportsnen report an unusually
iarrc number of squirrels this year
Since the opening Of the season. the
first Of the week. many have been begged
in this section Of the country, some killing
eight and ten within an hour
John Blackstone. son of William F.
Blackstone. local druggist, will enter
Dickinson Seminary, next week, 10 pre-
pare for the stud v Of law
Horace Johnson. .lr, star football
PLAYER Of the Georgetown high school
eleven. who during the summcr has been
employed on the steamer Edward Pierrs
on which his father Is engineer. has re-
turned home 10 enter upon his studies
in the high school for the fall and winter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
NEWS OF LAUREL.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Laurel. Sept Mrs. William Smr1t
and children Of Wilmington are visiting
friends and relatives in Bacon
Walter Bacon of the United States
Navy is spending a Today furlough IN
Bacon with his parents, A1r and Mrs
Albert Bacon
Mr. and Ms Albert 4 WiIe7 and son
are visiting Mr. Wileys brother Everett
Wiley. at Camp Wadsworth. Spartans-
burg. \ &
Napoleon 3 Hearn Of North Laurel
has returned from a short VISIT To vii
TnIngton
Mrs SaIle MarvIl Black Of Roehes ter
MINI who had been visiting her mother
Mrs J Dallas Narvl Of this town has
gone n New ork City where her hus-
band. Or ;. @ Black OF the United States
army Is stationed. AZ Bellevue Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Collins and chill
dren, VINO were visiting MIR Collins
parents Ajr. and Mrs J. John Collins,
have returned 70 Philadelphia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
SUSSEX SCHOOL TEACHERS.

SPECIAL Correspondence Of Every Evening
Georgetown, Sept Misses Maude
Sterile and Matte Walls have been elected
teachers for the fourth and second grades
Of the Georgetown public school in place
of Misses Cora Muir and Harriet B.
Wilson, resigned There still remains
two vacancies. one IN the High school
and the other in the commercial depart
mont
Miss MARY Houston. daughter of
Colonel Robert G Houston, and Miss
Harriet Wilson. daughter of State In
sllrancc Commissioner Thomas II Wilson
who were on the faculty last term. have
resigned to accept positions in the Newark
schools Both are graduates Of Ran
dolph-Macon, and are looked upon as
teachers Of exceptional ability
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
A. Q. {. ". OFFICERS.
SPECIAL Correspondence OF Every Evening

speciai espondence OF Every Evening
Dover, Sept Diamond Lodge. No
2. A. q. ". has elected the following
ofiloers for the ensuing six months.
Past master workman =. Norman kcl-
lum, master workman, John S. Collins;
foreman, Miss Bernadetta Conner: over
seer, Miss Louise Phillips; inside watch,
Miss Mary 4. Hunter outside watch,
Mrs, Sarah J. Short; recorder, H. NJ
Buckson; hnancier, Joseph I. Hoffecker:
receiver, Thomas L. Dunn; trustee.
James ,. Goodwin medical examiner, DIR.
T.. 5. Anderson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
SeriOusiy-EUery
Housewife Deserves q
NeLu Dinner-Set

as soon as the old service becomes so
decimated through natural causes that
there's no comfort in serving good
meal on the dishes after she's gone 20
the trouble of getting il up.
Fine imported and domestic dinner
sets, in attractive styles and patterns
at savings averaging one third, are
strong feature OF this September Sale
of China and Glass. Striking examples
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
FOR HOSPITAL CONVENTION.

Special Correspondence Of Every Evening
Dover, Sept :. Governor Townsend
has appointed the following delegates to
the twentieth annual convention Of the
American Hospital Association, to DC
held At Atlantic City, n j.. Roval Palace
Hotel. September 24-2S
Mr. George Marshall Milford. Benja-
nom + Sia " Mrs Charles K Miller. Miss
Mare / lockwood Mrs Joseph Ban
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
Here's the Glass
lust the Same

IN true Wsnsnak.r quality and ever
quantity. By means of large special
purchases and concessions from manu-
factur.rs-d-tsils you're not interested
in--ve are able 20 offer something you
ARE interested in
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

At the Sci
OH, YES,
WE KNOW
THE POET
who wrote admiringIy (as we'll he
might of that wonderful woman who
remained
mistress of herself though
china fall
but the trouble is that
WE DON'T KNOW
THE WOMAN
whose heart isn't broken by the fall of
prized chinaware, nor have VIC met any
ono else who ever met her.
Our private opinion is that Mr.. Pope
didn't remain to the curtain lecture. II
may even be that
When the Poet Went
Home
She "B--Bit the Bureau"
after the fashion of tha. other we'll
celebrated lady who in private life flew
into such violent tcmp-that TO say,
fits of nerves--that her husband asked,
in maxement:
you must have felt like this many
times when were counting. How
was II that you never showed il then"
"Ch. yes" was her sobbing reply,
you often irritated me dreadfully, but
when it got too bad, ! used to leave
the room, go upstairs and b-bi.e the
b-bureau until | became more c-caImp
SeriOusiy-EUery
Housewife Deserves q
NeU Dinner-Set
as soon as the old service becomes so
decimatcd through natural causes that
there's no comfort in serving good
meal on tho dishes after she's gone 70
the trouble of getting it up.
Fine imported and domestic dinner
sets, in attractive styles and patterns
at savings averaging onc-third, are
strong feature OF this September Sale
of China and Glass. Striking examples
are
French dinner-sefs begin
at S25 and 90 up to SI75.
The soUings are SIS to $40.
English dinner-sets at
s2S to $40 offer soUings of
$40 to SIS.
English dinner-sefs of q
finer kind, in delightfully."-
quaint shapes, some repro
ductiOns of old museum
sets, are $50 to s75, the saU-
ings being $40 to S25.
American dinner-sets in
uOnderfutiy large seIec-
fion at $3.50 to $40. saU-
ing of So to $40 set.
japanese dinner-sets are
an interesting feature of the
Sale. at $50 to $50, Uhich
means $3.50 to S25 less than
regular.
SeUeraf patterns of stand
ard French dinnerUare are
being closed out at half
price-bath sets and sep
0rdte pieces.
Twenty patterns of the French sets
and seventeen of the English are
"open-stock-" which means that they
arc readily matchable at any time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

FOR SALE RESIDENCE ON EAST
MAIN STREET. EIkTON, Md,
FRAME HOUSE, % ROOMS, 4 BATHS.
SLEEPING PORCHES. GOOD CON
DTTION. AMPLE TRAIN ACCOM-
MODATIONS DAILY. LOT 3a6X1Oo.
EQUITABLE TRUST COMPANY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
croft, Ms. c. Wesley WcIdin, Whining
ALLEGED THEFT OF CHICKENS.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

Dover, Sept 7.-Ou complaint Of
Elizabeth Benson, colored. residing in
st. Jones' Neck, near Dover Ethel Miller
and Julia Waters, both colorcd, were
arrested by State Detective p. :. Hurd
yesterday, charged with the larceny of
chickens
They were taken before Magistrate
T.. +. Wood, who committed them TO Jail,
pending q hearing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
At Exactly Half
Price

so that now is the logical and the
economical time to either piece
out" or stock up"
Platters of French china, all
sizes, many styles of decoration
81, Si2s, s1.5o, si.75, 81, s2.75 and
1915.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-06-25

There is mstang the fact that all slackers are now
to be listed And this does not mean that only those
who have undertaken to escape military duty in some
way The government has furnished blanks for the uur
pose of listing all parties who have refused to contribute
to the Red Cross buy Liberty Bonds or War Stamps
The names of all parties buying insufficient amount
of bonds and stamps also to be listed and sent in to
the government For instance if you are known to be
able to buy 500 worth of War Stamps ana only buy $40
worth that fact will be made known to the government
The government has undertaken in every way possible to
induce people who able buy bonds and stamps to do
So Now it proposes to that they do So You NAV
think the government has way of finding out Just what
you have or what you able invest in this way but
you remstaken Men engaged for this purpose and
you may as well get ready to buy what bonds and stamps
you can and thereby place yourself in the right light be-
lore the government and your home people
Friday will be legal holidays national holiday Il
will be SO celebrated throughout the United States II is
the closing day Of the War Stamp campaign and it is
hoped that every district in Greene county will come nm
with its full quota Of stamp sales.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-06-25
Tie Perfect Baby
Of The Future
Aspls EasshOd That Has 9 WonAesisa
knfAnsnce wpOn The Future Infaae,

Before the arrival Of baby knowing women
for over half q century have used with
regularity the tmc-honored preparation,
Mothers Friend.
Here 10 . most wonderful application for
the abdomen and breasts. Il penetrAtcH
the muscles, ligaments and tissues, render.
Ing them plant to readily yield to natures
demand for expansion.
By Its use the anxious weeks Of pregnancy
are made comfortable. The usual wrench
ing strain, bearing-down and stretching pains
are counteracted, The system Is prepared
for the coming event, and It's use brings
rest, repose and happy anticipation.
By the regular use Of Mothers Friend dur
Ing the period the muscles expand easier when
baby arrives, and naturally the pain and
danger at the crisis Is less
Mothers Friend Is prepared after the for
mula OF a noted family doctor by the Brad
field Regulator Co., Lamar Bldg, At
lanta, Ga. It Is for external use only; e
absolutely and entirely safe and wonder
fully effective. Write them for their instruc-
tive and interesting Motherhood Book"
There is q wealth OF instruction and com.
fort 10 be derived in reading this little
book. It is plainly written Just what every
woman wants 10 know and will be splen.
did little text book of guidance, not only
for yourself but will make you helpful to
Others and in the meantime obtain bottle
OF Mothers Friend from the druggist, and
thus fortlfy yourself against pain and dis
COMFORT.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-06-25
TO THE CITIZENS AND
VOTERS o FCREEEE COUNTY

hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of Trustee Of Greene
county, in the general election to be
held in this county on the first Thurs.
day in august, 1918, for the election
for term of two years of success
sor TO the present incumbent Of that
office. / have been a member of the
County Court of Greene county for
nearly twenty-five years, and am
therefore familiar with county con-
ditions, county finances, and methods
for providing for necessary county
expenditures. / feel that by reason
of my long service in the County
court ] am qualified and fitted to en-
ter upon the duties Of Trustee with a
thorough understanding Of the re-
quirements and duties of that re-
sponsible position. My record as
citizen and as public official is an
open book to which / invite the in
spection of everyone. In view of the
fact that the election is only a little
more than thirty days distant it will
be entirely impossible for me to make
a canvass of the county and person.
ally present my claims to the individ-
ual voter. l take this method there
fore Of soliciting the vote and in
fluence Of every voter and citizen IN
the county, and l give my solemn
pledge that if chosen for this high
position by the people Of my county
shall discharge the duties of the Of
fee efficiently and impartially and
without fear or favor.
Sincerely yours,
J. 0. YOUNG.
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1918-06-25
RETAIL DEALERS
MUST HAVE BLANKS

AL retail dealers buying eggs in
small quantities must have the neces-
sary blaks for filling out, showing just
how many good and how many m
ferior eggs the producer has sold
him. These blanks must be filed out
and kept on file by everyone who buys
eggs in any quantity. There is
heavy penalty for not complying with
this law. We have printed blanks for
merchants and dealers, can furnish
them in small pads of 100 each at 25c
hundred. Where they are to be
sent by mail, sufficient amount to
cover postage must be sent.