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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
ICE CREAM BOOST
IS NOT pop ULAR
Two Of Largest Dealers 0p-
posed to Price Raise
Quote Figures.

u would seem as II Mishawakans
will not be called upon 10 pay an
increased price for their ice cream.
The effort to boost he price on the
part OF some OF the dealers lacked
sufficient strength TO make It pos
sible. William Peters. Of the Peters
Porter chocolate shop. and another
large ice cream vendor, refused TO
attend a meeting Of the owners of
ice cream psrlors scheduled for to-
tight, letting the others understand
that they were not in Enpathy with
price increase at the present time.
Mr. Peters stated 70 The News-Times
that the gross profit accraing to ice
cream dealers was no less than 100
per cent and with the proposed in
crease OF 10 cents a quart. the profit
would amount to 14O per cent. OF
course, overhead expenses must be
deducted from the above figure. but
even then. according to Mr. Peters.
the profit is ample. Mr.. Peters states
that the ice cream he manufactures
is fully up to the quality Of any other
made in the city. as tests will prove.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
PROGRAM READY FOR
CITY CLERKS OUTING

Program for the second annual
picnic Of the retail clerks OF Misha-
waka TO be held Thursday. Aug. II.
at Indian lake. IS completed and will
be as follows: Two indoor ball
games. woman's foot race. mems
foot race, woman's ball throwing
contest, fat mans race. employers
foot race. employees race. horse shoe
pitching The afternoon events will
be canoe race. diving contest. swim
ming race. boxing match, wrestling
match. horse SHOE pitching. dancing.
At noon coffee, ice cream and de-
sert will be served free with the
basket dinner The Weist pavilion
has been turned over 10 the clerks.
All parties holding green tags will
form on Main 81. at o'clock Thurs
day morning The trip TO and from
the lake will be by automobile.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
SENGER BUYS OUT
PARTNER FRIDAY
Becomes Sole Owner of Gen.
fury and LinCoIn-Sur-
priSeS in Store.

George l.. Senger is now sole own
er Of the Century and Lincoln thea
tiers having Friday purchased the
interests of his partner. Edward a.
Yost Mr.. Senger has been for the
past II years associated with these
entertainment houses. and for most
OF that time was the city's sole i'm
presario--
In conversation with The News
Times. Friday morning. Mr.. Senger
stated that he had in store some
wonderful surprises for his patrons
this season. He has recently been
in correspondence with some of the
biggest film producing concerns in
the country and has succeeded in
securing a line Of photoplays that
will contribute TO the success of Mr..
Senger's undertakings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

n the state Highway Commission. In the
State House, City ~ Indianapolis. In
diana. until 10 90 A A. on the eth day
a. August 1913. fer the constitution 81
certain state highways ana described as
follows
f. a No11. County ST Joseph aud
Elkhart. No 81 Mites a5O
Proposal blanks and specifications may
be obtained free and plaus upon payment
Of $40 per set, upon Application TO the
state Highway Commission. Indianapolis
No refund for plans returned Plans
may be- seen NJ the Office OF the State
Highway Commit sston. Indianapolis
Bids viii be received Tor three distinct
types or roadway, VIZ plain concrete
monOlithic brick and bitLminous con
crete all OF which are described in the
specification Aforesaid Contracts viii
be let 70 the lowest and best bidder but
the right IS reserved TO reject any and
an bids II any cause exists therefore
Bidders shall file bonds With the bids
provided 10y law.
/. II. WRIGHT. Director
21-23- % $50 AuE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
FREE CARS SUNDAY
At 2:10 p. m.

to show the biggest success in South
Bend
Il of those beauty garden lots
snapped up last Sunday at Portage
Gardens.
One is yours for One Dollar down.
then only soc and 75e a week
Prices S11s. 1929, S149 TO s1s5.
except corners. positively the big
gest bargains around South Bend
today
Two big free cars will leave
Northern Indiana interurban sta
ton. corner Washington Avenue and
Michigan Street at 2:10 Sunday.
Cars viii carry banners and stop
for passengers along Washington
Avenue.
Follow the crowd Come and
bring your friends. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
MISHAWAkA BOY
KILLED OVERSEAS
Pvt. Vastly LapChuCk Killed
in Action July 20, 1918.
News Just Received.

Another gold star has been added
to Mishawaka's honor roll by the
death of Pvt. Vastly Lapchuck of
this city. This makes the total num-
Der or Mishawaka boys who made
the supreme sacrifice in the world
war %. Information OF the death
OF Pvt. Lapchuck was received here
Friday
Pvt Lapchuck was killed in action
on the night Of July 20. 1918. dur
ing the Scissors engagement He
was hit by a high explosive shell
while serving with Co. B., LIST en-
gineers. He was buried in the
American cemetery in France. Pvt
Lapchuck formerly resided at 2l1
z. Grove st, this city. Shortly aft
er war was declared he went to
South Bend and volunteered his
service before a recruiting office had
been opened in Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
NOTICE TO ROAD CoNrRAcToRs.

State - Indians. 81 Joseph county. SIS:
Notice sshfreby given thar the board
OF commissioners Of said county. az
their office IN the court house at
south Bend. Indiana. wiz receive sealed
proposal for the Improvement Of Ger
tain highway GIGS feet IN length. ia
said county by grading, draining and
paving with concrete as set out In the
file In the Office Of tie auditor 81 said
county. by and under the laws ~ the
State Of Indiana. said sealed proposals
VII be opened and the contract awarded
Tor said improvement on the 1lth day
OF August 1919.
Bids or proposals VIII he received up to
ten o'clock a NJ said date.
The said road 10 he improved lis To-
Gated In Portage township In st Joseph
county. Indiana. and Is 10 be known as
the Jerry Donovan, et al. road when so
improved
Bids viii be for the completion Of the
said improvement in accordance with TIE
plans, profile and specifications in tie
office Of the auditor OF said county. and
shall include all labor and marerial Tor
said work In no case will extra com
pensation be allowed for any additional
work alleged 10 have been done by tlIe
contractor or contractors 70 whom Is
awarded rhe contract
Each bid shall be accompanied by
personal or suDty bond in a sum equal
10 double the amount Of the bid filed Tor
the work bid on. TO be approved by the
board Of commissioners OF said county.
Said bond shall he conditioned for the
faithful performance OF the work. the
sureties If personal, shall be resident
q ee Soldiers OF the State OF Indiana. one
Of whom shall be a resident Of St Joseph
county.
Said bond shall be for the benefit Of
any person. persons or corporation who
shall suffer any loss or damage by rea-
son Of any such bidder failing or neglect
ing TO enter into a contract TO perform
such work awarded by the said board
Of commissioners or TO carry out the
same in any particular or 70 pay Tor
any labor or material which may have
been furnished 20 any such contractor
OF contractors or TO any sub contractor,
agent or superintendent under him, in the
constructors OF said work
Said Improvement viii be let IS a whole
to the lowest responsible bidder upon
affidavit Of noncOllusiOn. which must ne
submitted with the bid and upon failure
to submit such affidavit such proposal
or bid viii be rejected b. the board
and the board reserves the right TO reject
any and all bids Time Tor the completion
of said work will be agreed upon after
the letting Of said contract by said board
Of commissioners and successful bidder.
Given by order II the Board II Com
missioners of said County
ARTHUR i. WOLF
Auditor st Joseph county, Indiana
25-Aug. Is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
At THE LINCOLN.

False Evidence" a clever roman
tic drama by Mary E. wilkins. in
which Viola Dana is seen. is the at
traction at the Lincoln theater today.
The story tells OF the custom OF in
FAINT betrothai which exists in a re-
mote village in the mountains OF
California Here Madelon. a young
and fiery girl, grows 10 wOmanhood
considered by all TO be the promised
bride OF Lot Gordan. Madelon. how
ever. does not love Lot but she does
love his cousin Burr, and refuses to
follow the traditions OF her people
and marry man she does not care
for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
$50 DISAPPEARS
FROM DERF HOME

While Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Derf
residing az I'll Ann street. were
away from their home a few days
ago. some one entered their home
and stole $50 OF the following de-
nominations: two twenty dollar bills.
and two FIVE dollar bills The mat
ter has been reported TO the police
who are investigating Two boys
are under suspicion for the theft.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
ENTFRTAINS CIRCLE

Members Of the l. {. circle were
entertained at an all day session at
the rural home Of Mrs William
Martin. Grimes highway yesterday.
At noon, a delicious three course
dinner was served. The afternoon
was spent in a social way.
Mrs. Chester Laidlaw. 129 y West
St. will be hostess to the club mem
bers al the September meeting.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
RUMLEY MEN PLAN TO
OPERATE A GROCERY
Special 70 The News-Times:

Special 20 The Times:
LAPORTE. Ind. Aug. 8.-Deter-
mined 10 reduce the high cost Of
living, a call was made Thursday
for a meeting OF the 1000 employees
OF the Advance Rumely Co to per-
feet the organization OF a company
for the operation OF a cooperative
store. The factory workers will
name a board OF managers 10 con
duct the enterprise.
Grocery men OF the city are Up
in arms IN OF POSITION 70 the move
ment. as t!ey expect a serious de-
crease in their business.
The board OF managers Will buy
groceries and ether commodities in
carload lots ana sell At Il margin
which will co.er overhead expenses
only. II a business house can not
r. secured in the down town district.
the mon vii. erect their own build
;nE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
AT THE TEMPLE.

Gladsy Brockwell in The Sneak. '
gets a taste of gypsy jealousy which
leads TO hand-to-hand fights with
knives and cudgels The dramatic
picture of the out-of-doors viii be
shown ar the Temple theater today.
The play tells the story Of RhOna.
the gypsy princess. who poses for an
artist and thus incurs the jealousy
of her affanced The sequel 20 this
plotting is absorbing in its heart in
terest and tragic in its development.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
BASEBALL CAME

The final baseball game between
the Dodge IndestructO and Singer
leagues will be played Saturday aft
ernOon at o'clock on the Singer
diamond. South Bend. Arrange
ments have been made for special
ears 20 leave Mishawaka at . o'clock
from the corner OF Main ST. and Lin
coin highway The Dodge band will
accompany the rooters.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS.

Frank Macs OF Co 4. II. ma
chine gun division. arrived in Misha-
waka Friday after having received
his honorable discharge from the
army at Camp Sherman, Chillicothe.
-. Macs enlisted and left Mishawaka
May 10, 1917, and has been in the
thick Of the fighting overseas. ><e
participated in the battles OF the
Marine. St Mihiel. Argonne Forests.
etc. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Macs, 705 w. Sixth st.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS.

Walter J. Lehman. son OF Mrs.
Hattie Lehman. ga s. Mill St. ar
rived in Mishawaka yesterday hav-
ing received his honorabl, discharge
from Camp Sherman. Chillicothe. o.
Pvt. Lehman recently returned from
overseas where he saw Is months
service with the fourth division.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
DEATH OF BRoTHER-IN-LAw.

Mr. and Mrs. Marshal Potts. 2O6
y. Race St. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Potts. left Friday morning
for Troy. O.. where they were call
ed by the death OF their brother-in-
law. James Grove Mr. Grove was
Il years old and is survived by his
wife, formerly Miss Eta Potts, and
a daughter. Helen. He was well
known in this city having visited
here on several occasions. He was
also a former resident of South
Bend
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
MAYOR GAYLOR Will

Mayor r. ". Gaylor will leave to-
night for Chicago. in answer 20 a
telegram received from WASHINGTON.
d. c. directing him 10 go 20 Chicago
and take up the matter OF the sale
OF government surplus food with the
zone surplus property officer The
food will be brought 10 Mishawaka
in car load lots and will be handled
by the city employees thus cutting OF
overhead expenses This will enable
Mishawaka 10 sell the food at gov
eminent cost, plus transportation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
TAKE NOTICE.

Ny office viii close at noon Sat
urday. August g. Will be open Mon
day all day from a m. TO s p. m.
Discount will be allowed on light
bills paid Monday, August Il. 1918.
W. L. KIMBALL,
Mishawaka City Treasurer
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
LEAVES FOR sTURGIS.

Mrs. Sarah Cam ron. who has been
visiting her son, ". T. Upper. Edge
water dr., for the past month, left
Thursday for Sturgis. Mich. where
she will visit with friends.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
ATTENTION ALL WAR MOTHERS

Called meeting Wednesday after
noon. Aug. Is. at . o'clock at the
Red Cross rooms in the city hall.
All war mothers requested 10 at
-end -Advt. 1t
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

house up a little. The morning
was rather cool so she poured
Kerosene over some soft coal smoI-
dering in the kitchen range The
fire department was called but
flames from the explosion beat
them and the house burned TO the
ground.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
CHICAGO VISITORS.

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Junkerman
fof Chicago have arrived in the city
TO spend several days as the guests
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Emil DeClercque,
$40 1-2 Lincoln way w The trip was
INlade by auto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

A WOULD-BE BUR CLAIR
thought he had something easy
at the Mecklenburg home in
Michigan City. A ladder stood at
the side OF the house on which he
ascended. His footsteps were
heard by the Mecklenburg lad,
who recently returned form the
service The burglar failed TO use
the ladder in descending bU leap
ed and left the premises.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
CANADIAN VISITORS.

Miss Laura Leyes. of Hamilton,
Canada is in the city TO visit her
father and brother. George and Her
bert Leyes. W. Eighth ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
RETURNS FROM NEW YORK.

Miss Marie Prahl returned Friday
from New York where she spent the
winter She viii visit with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Prahl. Park
av.. for several months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
RETURN FROM VACATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Philion re-
turned Friday from a two weeks
outing spent at Eagle lake.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
CHICAGO VISITOR.

Mrs Roshon Of Chicago is the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs Edward
! Philion, 122 Niles av
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
AUTO THIEVES ARE DOING

AUTO THIEVES ARE DOING
9 thriving business in Gary. ac-
cOrding to police reports that say
from three TO five machines are
stolen each night. The president
OF the city council was the latest
victim, showing that the thieves
have no respect for the city off,
Gals.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
BUILDING PERMITS.

Henry Snyder, AIS Z. Grove st.
has taken out a building permit for
a garage 10 cost S100.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
WAR MOTHERS TO MEET

All war mothers in Mishawaka
are requested 10 attend a called
meeting OF the War Mothers club
OF the city 10 De held IN the Red
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
MOOSE DANCE.

Dance ut Moose hall Saturday
night RAY Fisher will give lessons
from to 10. Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
DRIVE TO IJGONIER-

Mrs. Sarah Collins drove to Ligonier /
Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF SALE or
Tie ORIENTAL IN

The restaurant located NJ III North
Main Street and operated under the
name Of the Oriental Inn. has been
purchased By Chas Mark. Hoo Wan.
Hoo QuOng zee. Earl Lee and Ear
WOOh from Charles Lum. Chung T.
Lum and James Lum. and ali persons
holding bills against the Oriental Inn
are hereby nOiined 10 present the same
for payment before august 10Th. 1919.
CHA--LES MARK.
HOO hAH,
EARL LIZ
EARL WOOH
Hoo QUONG ZEE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

F. F. Coats Co. undertakers. have
moved 10 their new funeral home.
corner Third and Race sts.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

Cross rooms at the city hall We'd
nesday afternoon at o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
MISHAWAMA WANT ADS

LOST-U. 5. navy discharge with
address OF 312 s. Cottage st. Co
shen. at the bathing beach. Reward
for return TO Nevvs-Times.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
KALANfAZoo VIsIToR-

Miss Frances Hungerford OF Kals-
mazoo. Mich. is the guest or Miss
Helen Upper. Edgewater Or.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

LIBERTY BONDS-If you are
TO- ed 10 sell. you are entitled 70
the highest market price with ac-
crued and earned interest TO date
Bring yoGr bonds 70 Is Get our
price and convince yoJrsels
CAMP. THORNE and Co.
103 " Main st.-Oliver Hotel 3ldg
Tuesday and Saturday evenings
Phons Bell l6g1-HoUrs > 70 3
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

PETER YODER OF ELKHART
was driving along in his Ford car
when he experienced a fainting
spell while on the edge Of a 20
foot embankment His car turned
into the railing and dashed
through it turning turtle and
Peter found himself under his
Ford with the engine running we'll
a few minutes afterwards He
escaped practically unhurt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
Il q IT NJ

Regular review OF Numbes IS
Friday evening .-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

WANTED-Young married man TO
wash bottles. Mishawaka Drug
Co. 1864
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

DR.. Makieislei. osteopath. 12s w
Second st.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. one
meal II desired. Also garage for
rent. Inquire go +. Ninth ST
Phone S29. str
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

IN THE WEE HOURS OF THE
night burglars entered the general
store at Rolling Prairie and made
a getaway with three IngersOl
watci es The owners failed 10
understand why the thieves did
not take better grades Of watches
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

FRANK LAGREEN OF GARY
was arrested for speeding. given
$40 and costs. Paid same and told
the judge That's Just Ike steal
ing it. In response the judge
said. 'Rearrested on charge OF
contempt and fined an additional
$50" Total ipe paid, s71
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08
HOLSTERS
A Glance Oper
Indiana

DURING THE HOT MONTHS
OF June and July Mrs. Fanny
Cornefel OF Gary. labored in her
back yard garden. hoeing her
vegetables and corn Along come
some person who would steel
flowers from a grave IN a Gene
terry. and uprooted the entire gar
den, cutting the corn of and pull
ing the potatoes and tomatoes
from the ground. The thief or
destroyer has 20 haen found.
SEN
LAFAYETTE ED A SERI-
Gus freight holdup Wednesday
when but one freight train pulled
into the city during the day over
the Wabash The conditions are
due. according 20 officials 10 tle
railroad strikes throughout the
state.
LIGHTNING, DURING A
heavy storm al Kendailville.
struck a gas main setting FIRE 10
the Tow The flames We're not
discovered until morning although
they lea2ed from so to 40 feet into
the air
NELLIE WERNER OF LAPAZ
thought she would warm the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

A BULL FROM ALEXANDRIA
stock yards put up a firm front
when he met a machine driven
by William Richey The driver
saw the animal but supposed il
would retreat as he closed in on
him but ne stood steady and fail
ed 10 bulge an inch when the
machine hit him Mrs Richey
was forced through the wind
shield and landed on the ground.
The bull then left the Richeys 10
get 10 town alone
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

NELLIE WERNER OF LAPAZ
thought she would warm the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

FOR RENT-One large room fur
nished for light Housekeeping.
with ktchenette and private en-
trance. Call phone 2O60. If
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

STATE HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
Notice "a hereby given that sealed bids
viii be received by the Director Of the
STATE Highwax cnmnni<sion ar the office
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

POLICE AND FIREMEN OF
LapOrte were granted a raise at
a meeting of the board OF safety
The raise will affect all men on
the two forces including sergeants
and ca plains.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

LIBERTY BONDS-We pay up 70
$3.50 cash for full coupon bonds:
highest prices for others. including
Victories; interest allowed We also
buy War Stamps open $50 a. m.
20 S p. m. c. L Guthrie. 423 J. NJ
S Bldg 63ge-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-08-08

FOR SALE - Seven-roOm house.
partly modern. on Main ST. close
In. Leaving city. Cheap FOR cash
Write T. Y Nsws-Times. 6tG
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-18

in the person of a'humble gardener
which will be shown at the Blacy
Hawk theatre tonight. is as grace
full and exquisite as a spray Of
wistaria. Its simple story of heart
interest goes home to everybody.
When the little drama opens,
Tamura and Watana. two Young
japanese, are living in America.
Watana has just sent for his wife
and Riddles, and TamuTa dreams
of the day when he will be a land
scape gardener and have enough
money to marry He is in love
with hume Rogers. pretty Jap
anese-American girl, who teaches
Jap children at a kindergarten
nearby.
Watana is murdered on the day
his wife and children arrive and
Tamura sacrifices himself for his
friend, puts his desire in the
background, and offers to caro- for
the loved ones OF his dead friend.
Because they all live in one house.
and haven't money enough to
afford separate houses, people tell
Tamura that he must marry Sat-su
and he does 1t in the sacrihcial
spirit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-18
AMERICAN TOWN
SPRINGS UP ON
LONDON THAMES

London. Correspondence of
the Associated Press - On the
banks of the Thames, less than
twenty miles from London, there is
an American town of the mush-
room kind such as you might find
in a new California Oil field. Its
population consists Of more than
200 white men and about $50 ne
groes. 1t covers 35 acres which
nine months ago were fallow grass
land The business of the town is
to receive, sort and store war ma
terial. 1t is the great American
supply depot in England.
There is a street of wooden huts,
another of corrugated iron huts,
huge iron store sheds a quarter of
mile long, office buildings, wa
ter supply and electric lights, the
whole surrounded by a hedge, a
few armed sentries and much mud
All day long the khaki-clad negroes
push and haul railway trucks full
of war material.
Englishmen peer over the hedge
and ask satirically if the United
States doesn't know that the war
IS over. If they ask an officer for