davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Constance Talmadge
in Good Night Paul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Mary Pickford in How
Could You, Jean?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Mary Miles MinteT in
Ghost of Rosy Taylor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Constance Talmn dge
in Good Night Paul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

VIM. s, Hart i'm
The Gun Fighter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Edward Earle in
One Thouss Dollars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Charles RAY
The Cla ws of the Hun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Priscilla Dean in The
Two -Souled Woman
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Charles Ray in The
Claws OF the Hun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Mabel Normand In
The Venus Model
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Lima Cayaliara
in Loves Conquest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

VIM. 8. Hart in
The Gun Fighter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Edward Earle In
One Thousand Dollars
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Elsie Ferguson in
A Dolls House
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Mabel Normand in
The Venus Model
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Grace d ArmOnd in The
CTuCible of Life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Nr. and Mrs. sydney
Drew in Pay Day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Charles Ray in The
Claws of the Hun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Alma Reubens i'm
The Painted Lily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Constance Tslmsdge
in Good Night Paul
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

All pictures reviewed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Charles RAY
The Claws of the Hun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Star Cast I'm
Blindness of Divorce
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Barbara Castleton In
Heart OF a Girl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

William 5. Hart
In Shark Monroe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

William :. Hart
Shark Monroe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

William s. Hart
in Sha rk Monroe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-13

Peggy Hylsnd. Other
Mems Daughters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Garden Rakes, acc
Clothes Washers, S9c

Malleable Iron Garden Rakes
with long handle. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
CAPTURE CONVICT
!. I MONTHS AFTER
ESCAPE FROM VAN

Willie Wells, coIored, thirty-five
years old, who seven months ago es-
capped from the prison van while being
tory. at Occoquan, Va; to the Jail here,
was captured today on the Bladens-
burg road by Headquarters Detective
Beckley.
1t was only after Beckley fired two
= shots from his service revolver that
Wells, who fled when he saw the de-
tectiye, surrendered and permitted
=. Beckley to handcuff him. He is now
locked up at First precinct police sta
ton pending his transfer to Occoquan,
: where he was serving a nine-month
sentence for "flim-flamming" a negro
= out of money.
Wells admitted this morning to In
spector OF Detectives Grant that his
escape from the van was the result of
a clever ruse. Just before he was
sentenced there was a big fur rob
berry in Washington. Wells told the
authorities he knew the thieves, and
also where the stolen furs were. He
said he would tell all he knew to the
District attorney is taken to the Dis
trlct Jail. He admitted today he knew
nothing OF the fur robbery, and that
the ruse was planned by him so he
could escape from the van.
Since his escape. Wells has been
Following the races" he said He
won $500 in Baltimore last week. he
said. playing craps. losing all Of il
yesterday at the Bowie racetrack
After his escape from the van, Wells
said he went to the Goldfield Hotel.
Baltimore, established by the late Joe
Cans Wells tells how he fooled two
Baltimore detectives who went to the
hotel to arrest BIN.
% Il saw them first" Wells declared.
"and I crouched down in a dumb eIe-
vator and reaching the second floor
made my escape down the fire es-
cape"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$500 HANDBAGS. S1.4S

New Moire Silk Handbags. styl-
ish shapes, good quality silks, in
black. brown, navy. taupc. purple.
etc. Heavy silk tassel to match;
inside metal frame: coin pocket.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
ADVERTISEMENT
Dandrufy Scalps
Lead to Badness

II you have dandruff you must get
rid Of it qUick-it's positively dan
Rerous and will surely ruin your hair
II YOU don't
Dsndruffy heads mean faded brit.
tie. gray. scraggly hair that finally
dies and falls oUt-new hair will NOT
Erow-then you are bald and nothing
can help you.
The only sure waE to abolish dan
druff for good il to destroy the germ
that causes II. To do this quickly,
Eurely-snd safely. and at little eE-
pense. there Is nothing so effective
as Partisan sage, which you can get
from good druggists everywhere. 1t Is
guaranteed TO Danish every sign OF
dandruff, stop itching scalp and fall
ing hair. and promote a new growth,
or the cost. small as IT is. will be re-
funded
, Partisan sage is a scientific prepare
ton that supplies all hair needs-an
antiseptic liquid. neither sticky or
greasy, easy TO apply. and delicately
perfumed.
II you want beautiful, soft, thick
lustrous hair. and lots Of il. you must
use Partisan sage. Don't deIay-beEin
tonight little attention now insures
abundant hair for years to come.
Note: Partisan sage positively will
not color or streak the hair O'Don-
nsIl'S Drug Store will supply you.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
TWOPLEAD NOT
GUILTY TO CHARGE
Of JEWEL THEFT

Indicted on a charge OF larceny in
volving the theft from a Jewelry COM
pany, on January 3 last, Of about
$4,000 worth OF jewelry, Richard A.
Luskey and Mary Hansbury, other
wise Known as Mary LuslSey. plead
: not guilty before Justice Stafford.
, Luskey, who is hfty-two years old
and lives at 607 New Jersey avenue.
was arrested on February by Detec-
tives Baurt and Sweeney. He was
formerly employed by the Adams EN-
press Company. The articles were
recovered by the detectives from
sewer at First and l. streets north
west and were in a tin box which
contained about 200 pieces, including
principally diamond rings.
When Detective Baur arrested Lus-
key he says he saw him place a dia-
mond ring under the covering of
bed and that ii proved TO bear the
scratch marks OF one of the rings
in a package which disappeared from
q car of the Ad-ms Express Company
here.
According to the detectives. when
. the ring was found in Luskey's house
further investigation showed that the
accused had pawned two rings in Bal
timore and that the Hansbury woman
had attempted to sell several in this
city.
Luskey, who H. represented by At
-torney l.. C. Grossman, was put
through a severe gruelinE at detec-
tive Headquarters February and
police officials sllege that Luskey ad-
mitteG to them that he stole the pack
age from the express compsny's car
January 3. He gave up his job a week
later, the detectives say.
/. Luskey. the detectives said. told
them he found the package lying on
the floor OF the express company's
car and that he thrust it in his pocket
without knowing what 1t contained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
SIPS Bleached Sheets,
Sl,O9

$500 Seamless Bleached Sheets.
single bed size: heavy. round. even
thread quality sheeting. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Dover Irons, S1.49

Dover Sad Iron Sets. nickel
piated% three fulI-weight irons. one
patent hood handle and stand
Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Steam Cookers, $2.9S

Tin Steam Cookers. four com
partments; bottom vessel with cop
per bottom. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$500, $3.50, and $500
Lace Curtains. $1.79

Cable Net. Scotch. and Noting.
ham Lace Curtains. 2iz, }. and 81
yards long, IS to 90 inches wide A:
white, ivory. and ecru colors: plain,
novelty effect and heavy worked
designs; copies OF the costly laces.
Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
CLEMENCEAU CONFIDENT
OF SUCCESS FOR ALLIES

PARIS, April 3.-Premler CIemen-
eeau is enthusiastic and full OF conf
dence today over the outlook and
prospects for success OF the Allied
forces, following his visit to the front
yesterday, when he was under fire
and came near having his automo-
bile blown up by German shell.
when one shell exploded within a
few yards of his machine, all the win
dows were broken, but the premier
escaped without inquiry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
25c Cretonnes, tic

Heavyweight Cretonnes, mill
lengths from 1 to 8 yards. Vari-
Gus colorings. floral and striped de-
signs. Most popular material for
covering furniture. curtains, shoe.
laundry. and sewing bags. and COW
ering comforts. First FIoOr-Bar-
gain Table.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$3.50 Bed Spreads, $3!25

Crochet Bed Spreads. in heavy
raised Msrseilles designs: full dou-
ble-bed size. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bows Wash Suits, 81. SO

ROys' Wash Suits, Mothers
Friend" Crescent" and stone
Norfolk. MILDLY. and other popular
models: white and washable color
inGs. Sizes 3 to S years OF age.
Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bows Norfolk Suits, $3.50

Boys fine-twilled Navy Blue Pure
WOrsted Serge Norfolk Suits, with
full-lined knickerbOcker pants:
Slash-pocket model. Sizes to Il
years. Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$500 Bed Spreads, $2.49

Crochet Bed Spreads. double-bed
size: in Marseilles designs. First
Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Infants Shirts, 49c

Infants Lightweight Bleached
Cotton Shirts, high neck and Ions
sleeves, open front and double
FI00r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Wash Boilers

Tin Wash Boilers. with cold wood
handles: strong and durable
No. size at SI-3s
No. size at SI.59
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bungalow Aprons. S1.25

Women's Bungalow Aprons. Of
percale, in assorted colOrs. made
with ktmono sleeves. belt, and
pockets; full-cut sizes. Third
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03

Genuine California Vacuum
Clothes Washers: saves time, labor,
and clothes. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Mems Suspenders, 25c

Mems SuSpenders. OF fine quality
Isle webbing: plain colors and
striped effects; patent cast-off.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Mems $1.50 and $500
Paiamas, S1.29

Mems Pajamas, of percale. ma
draE. nainsook, and mercerized
cloths; slight imperfections. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Swearing Brushes. 79c

Floor Sweeping Brushes. with
long handle: a good brush for all
sweeping. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
45c Pillow Cases, 35c

45N36 RIeached Pillow Cases
.arge size: heavy. close-woven quail
ity. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Little Tots Dresses, 79c

OF ginFham. in high wasted
models, with full skirts and peck
cts. Sizes , to years. Large va
rlety OF new styles. Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bows Shirts. 63c

BOYS Tan khaki-shade Collar
attached Shirts. Goa, sfyIe sizes
II 10 Il neck measure. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
SIPS Foulards, CSC

36-inch Satin F'ouIards, rich
satIn-facN quality. navy blue
grounds. with neat figures and coin
spots. First Floor,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$500 Nainsook. S2.7a

No. 10 Imperial English Main
sook. 30 inches wide: fine soft An
ish quality: fun L. yards in each
piece. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Service Bags, CSC

Service Bags. large rOomy shapes.
well made. patent leather finish or
khaki cloth: covered frames,
strongly riveted. First Floor
Leather Goods Dept
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bows 79c Dresses, CSC

Little Boys Dresses. Of Bingham,
in assorted striped effects: also Of
white linene. buttoned side style
with pockets and collars. Sizes !
to . years. Third FIOOr-JuNcnllr
section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
35c Oilcloth, 27c

Five-quarter Table Ollcloth. in
plain white. fancy. and thing eff
fects. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
S1.25 Rag Rugs, SSc

2Tx54 Rag Rugs. hit and miss
designs; light and dark colors;
fringed ends. Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
45c Jap and China
Mattings, 35c

Fine grade lSO-waTp JapancS"
and extra heavy eight palmed-
finish China MattinGs. close woven
double corded edges Handsome
carpet designs. stripes. and checks,
Of green. blue. red. and brown.
Rolls Of 10 yards, at $3.50. Fourth
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$l.50 Satin Messalines,
Sl.25

36 Inch Colored Satin Messalines
rich sstin-face grade. in full
range or street and evening shades;
also black. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Androck Ovens, 79c

Androck Ovens, fits over any gas
or oil stove: heats, bakes. and
toasts bread. Complete with four
parts. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Women's 69e Union Suits,
acc

women's Gauze Isle Union Suits.
low neck and sleeveless; French
hand top: tight knee and lace trim
med pants. Sizes So and IS. First
Flo0F,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03

New Crepe kimonos. plain col
ors, OF pink. blue, old rose, and Law
ender; elastic waist line; full
skirts. Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Bows Pants. 81 60

Boys Navy Blue Pure Worsted
Serge knickerbOcker Pants. full
lined. Sizes to Il years. Third
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Boys Hats or Caps, 45c

Boys Military Hats or Caps. OF
cotton materials. in olive drsb
shade. Suitable for rough and play
. ear. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Boys Norfolk Suits, $3.50

Boys Fancy Cashmere Norfolk
Suits, with full-lined knickerbock-
err pants; all light patterns: sizes
\ to 10 years Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Garden Hoes, 75c

Steel Garden Hoes. with long
handle; strong and durable. Base
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
75c White Wolfe, 49c

+0-inch White Chiffon Wolfe, ex-
ira fine two-ply quality. for waists
and dresses First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Csc Bleached Sheeting,
Sc

Nine-auarter Bleached Sheeting.
heavy round-thread grade. First
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Brassieres. SEC

New BrassIeres, trimmed with
beautiful laceS and embroideries.
open back and front models: per
feet fitting: all sizes Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
CSC White Gabardine, 49c

36-inch White Gabardine, heavy
frm-woven quality. for suits and
skirts. Slightly soiled. First
Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$1.75 Bleached Sheets,
S139

SlH99 Seamless Rleached Sheets.
extra large size: heavy round
thread quality. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Wash Tubs, S1.19

Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs. with
side handles: good size. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Dressing Sacques, S9c

PercaIe Dressing Sacques. in as
sorted gray and blue effects: made
with high neck and helted waist
line: all sizes'from IS TO so. Third
FlaOF.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Csc India Linon, 19c

40-inch White India Linnn, ine
sheer quality, snow white bleached.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
>15c Curtain Rods, &c

Polished Brass Extension Cur
tain Rods. complete with brackets
and brass knobs. Extend from so
TO 81 inches. Fourth Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
zoe White Dimitv. 15c

- inch White Check Dimity. neal
broken and small checks: fine sheer
quality. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Women's Night Gowns,
79c

Women's Muslin Night Cows,
low and ' neck models. with lo0N
or short sleeves: assorted styA
full-cut sizes. Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Garden Spades, CSC

Steel Garden Spades, with D han
DIE: strongly made for lasting serv-
ice. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
CUPS and Saucers, Csc

Thin China Cups and Saucers,
neatly decorated; assorted pat
terms. Cup and saucer for &c.
Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Grass Shears, 29c

Steel Grass Shears, good service
able grade. Basement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Garbage Cans, CSC

Galvanized Iron Garbage Cans.
with deep covers: good size. Base
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
RoLo APPEAL DENIED.

PARIS, April 3.-The appeal of BoIo
Pasha from the death sentence OF the
court which convicted him OF treason
has been denied.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Mems $1.50 Union Suits,
S1,19

Mems Fitrite Union Suits. white
ribbed cotton; short sleeves and'an-
Ele length; closed crotch. First
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
$1.75 Chiffon Taffeta,
S149

35-inch ColoIed chiffon Taffeta,
extra hne soft-nnish grade. in a
complete assortment OF street and
evening shades: also navy blue and
changeable effects. First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
10c Hair Nets, 3 for 15c

Real Hair Nets. cap shape or
fringe nets: correctly made and
fun shaped: all shades. First Floor
Motion Dept.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Mems Athletic Underwear,
Soc

Mems Varsity Athletic Under
wear. sleeveless and quarter sleeve
shirts. knee length drawers. with
double seat and side adjusting
straps. Fine quality nainsook.
First Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-04-03
Alarm Clocks, $1.19

Nickel-plsted Alarm Clocks. clear
dtH+-. loud alarms; fully guaran
teed. Basement.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-08-15

reduction. In Europe the present ra-
ton is already reduced to minimum.
Our Situation.
The situation which the United
States faces In It's efforts to maintain
a fair distribution of sugar to the AL
lied world Is as follows:
Sugar supplies throughout the coun-
try, In homes, stores, factories and
bakeries are at low ebb. We must
make increased sugar shipments to the
Allies.
Production Of American beet and
Louisiana cane crops have been disap-
pointing.
Porto Rico crops have been cur:
tailed.
Immense sugar stocks In Java can
not be reached on account Of the ship
ping shortage; ships are needed for
troop movements and munitions.
Army and Navy sugar requirements
have increased as well as those from
the Allies.
Most industries using sugar have had
their allotment reduced by one-half +;
some will receive no sugar.
Households should make every eff
fort to preserve the fruit crop without
sugar, or with small amounts of sugar.
Later, when the sugar supply is larg-
er, the canned fruit may be sweetened
as 1t is used.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-08-15
Must Use No More Than Two Pounds
Per Person Month if the Present
Meagre Allied Sugar Ration
Is Maintained.
Stocks VIII Be Short Until Beginning of New
Year-Ration May Be Enlarged Then.

Two pounds of sugar month-hali
q pound a week--that is the sugar ra
ton the U. S. Food Administration
has asked every American to observe
until January |. 1919, In order to make
sure there shall be enough for oul
Army and Navy. for the Allied armie,
and for the civilians of those nations.
BY New Years the world sugar sit.
uation will be relieved somewhat by
the new crop Cuban sugar of this
years crop will be arriving in this
country.
Every available sugar source VIII be
drawn on by the Food Administration
during the next winter months to main.
tain sufficient stocks here to keep up
our national sugar supply. During Oc-
tober the first American beet sugar
will arrive in the markets. BY the
middle of November some of our Lou
isiana cane crop will be available. All
of this sugar and more may be needed
to keep this nation supplied on a re-
duced ration and to safeguard the AL
lied sugar ration from still further
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1918-08-15

France must import sugar today,
most of 1t from this side Of the ocean,
because the largest portion of French
sugar beet land is in German hands.
AS result, the French people have
been placed on sugar ration of about
18 pounds a year for domestic use
a pound and a half month. This
photograph ,i1ows how the German