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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
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SET AS DRAFT DAY
Registration of Those From Is
to As to Take Place Then.
PROVIDES FOR ABSENTEES
-12,77S,758 Are Expected To En-
withdrawing Will
Be Held.

Washington. President Wilson
signed the Man Power act bringing
all men in the United States from Is
to As years of age within the army
draft and Immediately afterward is
sued a proclamation fixing Thursday,
September II, as registration day.
The hours of registration will be
from Z A. M. to 9 P. M. and all state
and local officials are called on to
make immediate arrangements for
maintenance OF registration places on
that day.
All men within the new ages, wheth-
or citizens of the United States or not,
must register, unless they are diplo-
matte or consular representatives of
foreign nations.
In case of illness on the registration
day, arrangements for tardy enroll
men may be made with local boards
and men who expect to be absent from
their homes may register by mail, SUI
ficiently in advance that the registra-
ton record reaches the board by Sep
TENDER IL. If a man has no permanent
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
WHO MUST REGISTER

All male persons must register who
shall have attained their eighteenth
birthday and shall not have attained
their forty-sixth birthday on or before
the day set by the president for regis
tratfon. The only exceptions are:
(A) Persons who. prior to the day
set for the registration by the presi-
dent, have registered either under the
terms of the act approved May IS. 1917,
or under the terms of the public reso-
luton of congress approved May 20,
1918. whether called for service or
not;
(B) Officers and enlisted men of the
regular army, officers appointed. and
men of he forces drafted. under the
provisions Of the act approved May IS,
1917; officers and enlisted men of the
National Guard while in the service of
the United States: and the officers Of
the officers reserve corps and enlisted
reserve corps while in the service of
the United States; ana
(C) Officers and enlisted men of the
navy and marine corps, and officers
and enlisted and enrolled men of the
naval reserve force and marine corps
reserve while in the service of the
United States.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
THE Call to Duty to Which Every True
Man Will Respond With PRIDE
The Presidents proclamation reads as follows:

The Presidents proclamation follows:
country from Il to 81
and again this month these Wac
added remains to include
a 18 and IS.
is and a>o it was de-
military service should rest
and As We accept
established obligation expressed
time until We oern purpose
deliberately OF
accomplishment of that
the first been ready They nave
of all proportion their
authorities regard them having the highest combant
their
of admiration all them
distinction of serving in this great war
hundreds thousands of themw
of day and great service
their country and for mankind
by group opportunity
with resolution those who
significance what they Hav
themselves their respective communities having
at
industrial
their
this
records have made render this
demands the mobilization
kind They will regard this
supreme their will accordingly
"Only register will be called bear
exempted
relieved of their
responsibilities ALL those who cannot be spared from the civil
armies
the fighting the front But all must be
of
absolutely together resolu
call duty which in the
pride with that
vindcaion whose
heart offers its supreme service
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
VOLUNTEER SPIRIT RELIED ON

Let the volunteer spirit express IT,
self among the men of America. whom
our government has decided shall next
register for Selective Service. 1t will
voice itself by the readiness and quick.
ness Of its response to the command of
our country.
Our nation has set for itself the task
Of registering thirteen millions Of men
between the ages Of eighteen and twen-
ty and thirtytwo and forty-f1ve years.
1t will register them only If Amer
ica's volunteer spirit speaks and acts
IDEA OF SEIEcTlvE SERVICE
The man. who. on the day on which
our country has commenced all men in
America between eighteen and forty
five years (bOth inclusive) to register
for Selective Service. rises eagerly, and
hastens to place his name on the Sc
lective Service Roll, unless he has al.
ready registered. is an American Vol
'unteer. ...-...
He Is as much an American Volun.
teer Us the men who shouldered q mus
ket in 1776. or answered the first call
in 1861. Ma
A man volunteers in his heart. A
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

residence ne is to register at the place
he is on September IL and those out
of the country on that day are required
to enroll within five days after their
return.
Youths in their eighteenth year will
be placed in separate group. the War
Department has announced, to be sub
ject to special educational program
and will not be called until the supply
of other available men in the new
classes is exhausted This does not
mean that their calling will be long
deferred. however, inasmtch as it has
been announced that all men in the new
registration accepted for general serv-
ice will be under arms by June 80,
1919. .H,. go
Although the "work-or-fght" clause
which would have affected striking
workmen was taken out Of the bill be-
fore passage, Provost Marshal General
Crcwder has planned to apply vigor-
ously existing regulations relating to
idle men or those engaged in non
essential employment to the newly reg.
istered men.
General March has said all regis
trants called into the army will be in
France before next June 80, swelling
the American Expeditionary Force to
more than the 100000 men expected
to win the war in 1919. The last to
be called will be the youths in their
eighteenth year, but those Of that age
who desire and who have the necessary
qualifications may be indicted into
service on October l for special tech:
meal or vocational training.
Registration this time will be con-
Quoted as heretofore by the local draft
boards. All Federal, State, county and
municipal officers are called upon to aid
the boards in their work, to preserve
order and to round up slackers. All
registrants will be classified as quickly
as possible under the QUESTIONABLE sys-
tenn, and a drawing will be held at the
Capitol to fix the order of registratants
in their respective classes.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
Reaenerated Life.

The best personal workers are those
who have q zeal for others because Of
their own changed lives. There may
be argument against some forms Of
reasoning and against various cults
and ''isms," but there can be no ar.
gument against a regenerated life
"Something Doing"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
GERMAN PRESS EXPLAINS
Blames Failure In West On The Spy
system,

Washington. A new explanation
from the German newspapers of what
is happening in France and Flanders
came in an official dispatch from Swift.
zerland. 1t says the German press now
asserts that Germany has never known
how to organize her system of espion.
age, and that it is to the mistakes made
by her secret service that she owes
her unpleasant experiences on the
western front.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
Canned Squatter.

In a suburb of Kansas City a squat.
ter has built home composed entire
" Of tin cans, unsOldered and rolled
out fiat. If he had more ingenuity he
might have constructed an automobile.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
SHOW VOLUNTEER SPIRIT.

Our country must add more than
two million soldiers to the American
army of today to beat the Hun back
into his den.
1t will pick these soldiers from the
100000 mel. who register next.
Use every effort to learn where you
must register. Register as early and
as quickly as you can.
Go prepared to give the vital facts
about yourself. Answer the questions
of the Registering Board. Don't ask
questions.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
Summing Up Life.

Think ON this doctrine-that rea-
soning beings were created for one an.
others sake; that to be patient = Q
branch Of justice. and that men s,n
without intending it.-Meditationa.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
Learning American,

It is remarkable how the British SOL
der will pick up languages. Only last
week an American corporal stopped q
British sergeant and said: Say,
Steve, can you put me wise where I
can barge into boiled shirt biscuit
juggler who could get me some eats?"
And the sergeant at once directed him
to a cafe.-Punch.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
HOW DRAFT reefs.
TRATION 7O II:
CONDUCTED
"We Are Ready to Complete

This is the nations war.
ITO register pow for selection for
military service is to list yourself as
one of the nations man-pOwer units.
Every citizen owes it to himself and
to his country to make this day a
unanimous demonstration of loyalty,
patriotism, and the will to win.
WOODROW WILSON,"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
EVERY MAN A VOLUNTEER

Selective Service has but shifted
the burden of the whole task of fight
ing for our country from volunteer
shoulders and guided enthusiastic pa
triotism in the right channels toward
the quickest and best results.
No! The day Of the American Vol
unteer is not past: for volunteer serv-
ice is a matter of spirit-the willing
ness to do.
It can still speak; 1t can still act on
The Day of Selective Service Regis
tratiOn.
The Nation calls upon its sons.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
PLANNING PRESIDENTS SWING.
itinerary For His Tour Not Yet Ready
Ear Announcement

Itinerary For His Tour Not Yet Ready
For Announcement.
Washington. - Plans for President
Wilson's speechmaking for the fourth
Liberty Loan are taking shape and it
was said his campaign might carry
him to the Pacific Coast. The Presi-
dent probably will make nearly score
c. addresses in many sections of the
country, calling on the people to sub
scribe to the nations war fund and
telling them what has been done with
the money already provided.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

Lemon drops and coffee are popular
with the army. There is such de-
mand for lemon drops that the quar-
termasters corps is having difficulty in
obtaining the desired quantity and
quality. About 100000 pounds of
lemCn drops are used each month at
the present time. or about Is per cent
Of the amount of candy furnished the
army.
The lemon drops being supplied the
army are made Of pure granulated
sugar and favored with an emulsion
made from the rind Of the lemon. The
extra sour lemon drop is the favorite
with the soldiers. 1t has the thirst
quenching quality Of lemonade. The
formula was prepared specially, and
is being followed by the candy manu-
facturers supplying the army.
The entire output Of all factories in
the United States making soluble cof-
fee is being purchased by the quarter
masters corps for the army. but it is
not sufficient to meet the demand !;
new companies are being organized
and large capital is being expended to
insure largely increased output.
Soluble coffee is used in the front
line trenches, where it is not possible
always to have hot water because 1t
cannot be brought up from the rear
and fire to heat water causes smoke
which invites the fire of the enemy.
The men can make good coffee from
the cold water which they carry In
their canteenS.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
II OUGHT to Be.

SIS your business now on a good
footing?" II hope 50; I'm manufac-
turing wooden legs"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

The ordnance department is making
Il campaign to obtain large quantities
Of walnut lumber which is required for
the manufacture of aircraft propeller
blades and for gun stocks. Owners of
walnut trees are asked to put their
property at the disposal of the govern
ment to help win. the war.
Men and women will have fewer
varieties in shape and c0lOrs of fur
and felt hats from which to make Sc
lections this fall and next spring. The
government has ordered conservation
Of material.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

Colonel Churchill, chief of the mil
itary intelligence branch of the gen.
eral staff, warns American editors
against publication, as authentic and
reliable, of statements in letters from
American prisoners in German camps
of the excellence Of the food and gen.
eral treatment of the prisoners.
An officer of the military intelligence
branch who spent two years of the
war in Germany reports that there are
certain rules laid down by the German
military authorities for all prisoners
in letter writing. The price they pay
for the transmission of their letters is
that they must state that they are well
treated, that the food is good and that
they are contented. The letters Of the
prisoners are carefully censored at the
prison camp and any statements made
contrary to the rules laid down for
letter writing simply means destruc.
ton of the letter.
It is concluded, therefore, that any
information coming from American
prisoners in Germany is absolutely un.
reliable and should not be published in
American newspapers or magazines as
in any way authentic. A few letters
from apparently cOntented American
prisoners in camps have made their
appearance already in American news
papers.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

The United States has vast known
sulphur deposits guaranteeing an abun-
dant supply for the manufacture of
sulphuric acid and other necessary war
materials for the successful prosecu-
ton of the war.
Two great plants are now turning
out most of the sulphur needed. One
is in Louisiana and the other in Texas.
There are two other known deposits
which can be opened up quickly in
case of necessity. Preliminary work
on one of these is under progress to
meet any unexpected emergency, such
as destruction or damage by hurricane
as occurred recently ct the Louisiana
plant.
Sulphur is melted in the ground by
steam and hot water and forced to the
surface through wells where the molten
sulphur soiidities on exposure to the
air. The sulphur deposit underlies a
bed of quicksand through which it is
impossible to drive shafts and mine in
the ordinary way. The development Of
this project is one Of the interesting
mechanical achievements of the past
decade, and the United States is now
by far the greatest producer of sui
phur.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07
Two Of a Kind.

MY daughter eats cereals"
"And mine devours novels ''-Balti-
more American.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1918-09-07

Increasing needs of the military
forces for woolens has brought an or
der from the wOOlens section of the
war Industries board stopping the
manufacture of wooden or wOrsted
hand knitting yarns, and calling for
reports as to stock held by the manu-
facturers. and wholesale and retail
merchants.
The Red Cross is buying up these
stocks at nominal profit to the hold
ers for use in it's war work. A much
greater supply is required. and the
Red Cross will take up stocks OF yarn
suitable in quality and quantity as
rapidly as they are offered.
Large manufacturers, wholesalers
and retailers reported their stocks on
hand promptly. but many small mer-
chants throughout the country have
failed to report to the wOOlens section,
and reports have been received they
are continuing to sell to their custom
ers. The war industries board has no
desire to penalize those who have re-
ported their stocks of yarn for the
benefit of those who have not so re-
ported, and asks for immediate replies
from those who hold unrepOrted stocks
Of hand knitting yarns and compliance
with the original order of the board.
The yarns affected include both wool
en- and worsted in Oxfords, khaki. nat
ural and natural gray colors with the
counts, make, quality and cost price.
Reports should be made ON lots down
to so pounds.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

Board Of + rade, indorscd tho movement
but believed with Congressman Moore
that hrgcr membership fof. the Waeaf-
ways Association was needed lie then
introduced resolutions calling for the
appointment OF committee OF i've 10 CO.
operate with the association in adding to
its membership.
Councilman Benkhnrt Of Camden WA
called upon and said that all that was
needed now to add to Canidcn's popu-
larity, commercial growth and financial
prosperity was the government ownership
of the canal.
WOULD AID DELMARvh PENlNsULA.
III. d. Graft, president of the Com
mcrcial Exchange of Philadelphia was tho
only one to speak for the possibilities and
benefits that the Delmarvia Peninsula
would receive from the success of such an
undertaking as the meeting WAS exploiting.
He said there were about 10000 OOn
bushels of grain annually raised on the
Peninsula and that because of the lack of
transportation facilities the farmers and
the grain dealers in large cities were both
severely handicapped. 1t WAS impossible
to get freight cars now TO transport tf~
gram and that the water route was the
feasible route He then introduced the
resolutions calling upon the attorney
general of tho United States to expedite tho
legal proceedings looking towards tho
requirement of The canal by Uncle Sam.
Just rs Il. +. Henson wns leaving tho
room Congressman Moore called upon
him To speak for the lumber interests OF
Philadelphia Mr. Henson said thai II the
City of Philadelphia had i,sclf bought the
canal twenty years ago, TINT If would
have proven ono of the most profitable
Investments. That the purchase price
could have BEEN paid many times over into
the saving of freight rates on lumber
That the operation Of the canal in n proper
manner would be one of the most valuable
assets to The lumber dealers of Philadel.
phia.
Congressman Small then suggested that
the business interests get together and
call upon President Wilson "a delegn-
ton, asking for him TO proceed and ac.
quirc the canal ~ war nseaaure.
MIR Moore closed tho meeting by stat
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

ing that the committee authorized by the
meeting to boost the project would De
named in few dAyB. Thst Il would BE-
selected with care and that Al n the ele-
eestions offered at the meeting wCttd be
seriously considered.
NO sfnAxnR PROM WILMINGTON.
+ When tho various communities repre-
sentcd at the mccting were called upon To
express their views, there wnr An express
sion from each place except Wilmington,
the speakers being from Philadelphia,
Camden, Trentof,, Bristol, Chestef and
other places, but, though there was quite
delegation present from Wilmington,
none spoke, which was nystHying, p.r..
ticularly to Every Evening, which Had
Two representatives there, with Nhe ex-
p.rtation Of hearing the matter fully
nired from every anglo and by feprescnta-
tives Of Wilmington in particular
William B. Megear, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce., when asked about
the matter today. said the Chamber had
arranged for delegation TO attend the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
POSLAM EXCELS
IN INTENSITY OF
HEALING POWER

Poslam possesses healing energy 40
highly concentrated TINT one ounce OF
Poslam is worth pound of ordinary
ointsnents less efficient in tho treatment
of Eczema or any or,iptibnal condition
Of the skin
Talk with those who hav~ t-en bealed
Of aggravated skin troubles, who have
fused all kinds Of remedies AND THEN
USED pOSLAM, and they will say
this even more ernphatically.
Results come quickly Itching stoIai
angry skin is soothcd uncertainty If dis
PEELED, so little roslain docs sJ much
Sold everywhere For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories, 2ii
West 47th ST. New York City
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

Charles Warner, president Of the Board Of
HArbor COMMISSIONER 6eoryo 4. Elicit,
Police Commissioner Samuel X. Smth
and CepnclrsAD lanes w. Kobertoo.
McsAS. Warnsf and Msott aaid today,
whsn a1ked about tho matter, that tlsy
had "a Ioavc The meeting k,sfore WihniDg-
ton was called upon, but tefors lenving
Mr.. Elliott had talk with Secretary
Rhuatsf and promised 10 endeavor 20
interest norclocal concerns and individuals
in the movssesat and solicit funds ~
prosecute The work of the organization.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

Became II tho hUning function here
,be plans N the Chamber u Commerce
tss attendance nj the meeting wire shat
tered sDd there ~ss 40 -ergas.issd move
nent ,n its bs,}lnh, WHICH Pr-sadrnt Me-
eenr snid today be d-epIy regretted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

meeting. He and Secretary KilIon, -
well as others, hAd axpected 70 be tiiera,
hnt businses that could not be neglected
dstAilcd hir lprs until 2,3Q, whilc Score
sasy Klien had e tAAs pAxt n sby hoxs-
int tl0t dsdfeAt)on, - B o'clock ID the
afternoon, tl,s. Affnhesnast4 for which
wafs A1ACdnted y tn arvssnnent ysstof-
day nyCsf1ng. 1his function detxincd
MHyur Lawson. nd others who had In
tended TO % 70 Philsdclphia.
Ansone the W'ln'nstoaisns IN The dele
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
lust BEFORE RETIRING

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
Rniieves thirst and fatigue, rtfrrshcg
the sygtern snd rcsts wcari~d Drsin
Non-alcoholis. Buy bottle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
CHESTER WANTS THE CANAL pouGHr.

Mayor Mcdowell of Chester told of
the doubling of the population of that
city in the past two years and how the
industries of Chester would profit by the
acquisition Of the canal and the establish
ment Of the inland route free from sub
marines.
William r. Tucker, secretary of the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-03-01
Lakeland Has
So Far Purchased
$1O,275.62 Worth
OF War Stamps

There has been splendid increase
in the sales of War Savings stamps
daring the past week. Several organ
iza,ions are getting interested IN
bringing this important matter before
the members and it is this systematic
and cooperative work which is going
to bring about the final result where
by. it is hoped, Lakeland will meet
the obligation which has been placed
upon her.
The boys and girls of the public
school have done good months
work, a detailed report Of which will
be published as soon as the necessary
checking of several hundred cards
can be done.
!he total purchases of War Savings
Stamps in Lakeland for the month of
February was $3,5S7.S2, which, added
to the total previously reported,
makes Lakeland's total to date Sl0,-
s275.62.
A gentleman who does not wish his
name made public has authorized the
local chairman to offer a SIS War
Savings Stamp to the boy or girl in
the public schools, under 16 years of
bge who sells the largest amount of
stamps during the month ending
March 30th. To the second highest
will be given thrift stamp card half
filled, or, in other words, two dollars
worth of thrift stamps. To all who
sell as much as $25 worth. thrift
stamp will be given.
Cards and literature may be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Chamber of
Commerce.