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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
HARD TO PICK JURY
Thus Far Only -Four Men Have Taken
Seats on Panel to Try Alleged MAN.
chester MurdcrcrS.

Hartford, March 19.-Of so cleo
tors of Hartford county summoned
to the superior court, criminal side,
this morning. liable for service in
the case of the state against five of
the six men charged with the mur-
der of Captain VIM. l.. Madden, forty
were found not liable and 40 were
left for examination by the attorneys.
OF the 40 first examined six were
excused by the court because of con-
scientious objections 70 the infliction
of capital punishment, Twenty five
of the sc men examined on Tuesday
had been excused for like cause. TW o
of the electors listed were reported
dead, and one seriously i'll. Three
jurors wore selected Tuesday and
only one more had been accepted up
to 1 p. M today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
10000 GIVEN INCREASE.
Blackstone Valley Loom Fixers Get
Back Pay From July 1.

Pawtucket, RA l.. March 19.-Loom
fixers union officers received word
today that the war labor board had
granted the demand of textile work
ers in the Blackstone Valley for q
Is per cent increase. The award
dates back to July ! and affects TO-
900 employees.
The loom fiXers went on strike last
summer when the mill agents re-
fused their demands. They were
Joined by weavers. twisters, quilters,
beamers and slashers On the award
of the war labor board the back
wages are payable on o. before April
Is
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
Brewers Ask Injunction Against
Internal Revenue Collector
CASE WILL SETTLE QUESTION
Brewers Want to Manufacture Beer
That Is 2.75 Per Cent. Alcohol
SidcrinS Resuming Brewing.

New York, March 19.--The Jacob
Hoffman Brewing company, bringing
a test suit in the interest of the u s.
Brewers association, today applied to
the federal district court for an in
junction restraining the collector of
internal revenue and the United States
district attorney from beginning any
proceedings to interfere with it's con-
templated production of beer of > "a
per cent. alcoholic content.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
BOY GETS HERO MEDAL
16-Year-Old Springfield Boy Awarded
Massachusetts Humane Society
Honor For Saving Brothers Life.

/ Springfield, Mass. March 19.-Leon
Hamilton, aged 16. of West Spring.
field today received from the Massa-
chusetts Humane society a bronze
medal fer bravery in saving life.
Hamilton in January rescued his
brother Louis, aged IS, who had
broken through the ice of the Aga
Wam river While the two were hunt
ing. Repeated attempts failed but
Leon finally succeeded by skating past
the hole in the ice with a long pole
which his brother grasped and with
which he pulled him to shallow water.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
BIG STRIKE IN CLEVELAND.
1000 Mems Clothing Workers in 40
Factories Quit Work.

Cleveland, O., March 19.-Four
thousand mems clothing workers of
Cleveland, employed in 40 factories,
went on strike this morning. accord
ing to Louis Hollander, general or
Sanizer of the amalgamated clothing
workers of America. A strike vote
was taken last night.
The workers demand a 44-hou1
week, complete recognition of the
union and a 80 per cent increase in
wages for all workers.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
FIGHT GERMAN STEAMERS
START OlHT AFTER FOOD

London. March 19.---Eight German
steamers. including the Kaiserin Au-
guste Victoria. Cleveland, Graf Wal
dersee and Pretoria sailed from Ham
burg this week for foodstuffs, accord
ing to advices from Berlin. 1t is
said the crews of the ships made d
formal demand that they should not
be removed from the vessels during
the trip.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
DIR. RADCLIFFE WEEDS
PENNINGTON GIRL.

\ DR.. Burdette r. Radcliffe of this
city and Miss Cynthia Emily Cowles
Of Pennington were quietly married
at the home of the bride in the lat
ter town yesterday afternoon. Miss
Cowles recently resigned her position
as school teacher in Milford. DIR.
Radcliffe is the local milk Inspector.
The couple will reside mere at the
home of the doctor on FrankIn
Square &s.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
CRISIS AT ODESSA.
Unofficial Reports State Allies Are
Eyacuating Russian Seaport.

London. March 19.--Oficial reports
received here say u critical situation
exists in Odessa, the chief Russian
port on the Black sea.
No confirmation could be obtained
III London early this afternoon to re-
ports that Odessa was being evacuated
by Allied forces but the report is
not denied.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
WILKINS STILL AT LARGE
Long Beach Doctor, Charged With
Numbering His Wife, Succeeds in
Ending Authorities Thus Far.

Long Beach, N. Y, March 10
While police and private detectives
were continuing their search for DR..
Walter keene Wilkins, who dis
appeared last Sunday, SO hours before
a warrant was issued charging him
with the murder Of his wife here on
February 27, District Attorney
Charles r. Weeks of Nassau county
was prepared to go before the grand
jury today with evidence on which he
would ask for an indictment. The
district attorney said that 'all the
avenues of escape have been covered"
but SO far no clue has developed as
to DR.. Wilkins whereabouts.
Receipt of telegram from Baiti-
more signed with tho name of DR..
Walter *. wilkins, wanted on a
charge of numbering his wife, is an
nounced by District Attorney Weeks
Of Nassau county.
The telegram follows:
Morning newspapers say my case
is to be presented you today. Would
like to appear. Am returning to put
myself in your hands"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE.
Condition Of l.. Hoyt PcaSc Continues
Very ScrionS-( CONSULTATION of Doctors

Very ScriOus-fo consultation of Doctors
The condition of l.. Hoyt Pease.
treasurer of the Stanley Works. who
IS i'll at his home on Lexington street.
continues very serious, and little hope
is held out for his recovery. Speciai-
lists have been called in consultation
OF the case, and every effort is being
made to restore his vitality.
All the immediate family of Mr.
Pease are living in this city, and are
able to see him daily, with the ex-
ception Of his son, Captain Maurice
Pease, who is overseas with the en-
gineering corps of the American Ex-
peditionary Forces. MI. Pease is in
his 74th year.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
BEING MENTIONED
TO HEAD LEAGUE OF NATION

London, March 19.-There is Il
strong feeling in political and diplo-
matte circles in Paris in favor OF in
viting Herbert II. Asquith, former
British premier to become the first
president of the league of nations, &C
cording to the Daily Mirror.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
BURGLAR KILLS POLICEMAN
Rochester PatrOlman Shot and Killed
When He Detects Man Robbine
StOre-Two Arc Under Arrest

Rochester, n. Y, March 19-Pa-
trolman James Fl. Upton was shot and
killed early today by a burglar de-
tected robbing grocery store The
murderer escaped. Two men believed
to be implicated in the attempted
burglary were arrested.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
WIRELESS PHONE LINKS
CANADA AND IRELAND

London, March 19.-The establish
ment of wireless telephony between
ireland and Canada was announced
today by the Marconi Co.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19
WEATHER.

Hartford, March 19..--Fore-
cast for New Britain and vi
cinity: Generally fair tonight
and Thursday: strong norther-
ly winds. .
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19

A|h1idt'S I'll ChS tlst
golf and enjoy other amusdAn snts
He said that automobiling on Sun
day burns up gas and oil and places
have to be kept open to supply these
essential things and garage employees
toll on Sunday to make pleasure pos
sible for those who have machines
On the other hand operation of NOV
ing picture exhibitions minimizes the
number of persons who labor to pro-
vide entertainment. People are kept
off the streets Sunday nights and
those who work are better able to
take up their duties Monday morning
than if they We're left to their own
devices.
The police believe Sunday movies
contribute to good order.
Senator Klett spoke at some length
and read from evidence taken before
the committee.
Senator HouGh in Opposition.
Senator Hough asked Senator Klett
if the demand for Sunday movies
came from the general public or the
ater owners and the reply was that
various representatives said that a
majority wanted pictures, while he.
the senator, knew that the great mass
" pNutplS III IIlc Clll6S NdlltSO lHo1n.
Senator Hough was opposed to the
bill on the ground of mercializa-
ton. He would not have objected if
there was q provision which would
prevent the charging of admissions
A number of senator's spoke on
the matter, Senator Leonard believing
the subject would be a factor in To-
cal elections. Senator Bailey spoke
for the bill and after further debate
it was adopted.
The governor informed the senate
of his appointm ent of Edward D.
Robbins. of New Haven as a mem
Der of the state board of education for
two yea1E
Other Legislation Actions.
The senate adopted the bill in
clerks in the New Haven city court
over the opposition of Senator Bailey
The vote on the bill was 19 to T. The
democrats standing by Senator Bailey
The governor has made the direct
appointment of Robert A Cairns of
Waterbury and j. A. Newlands, of
Hartford, members OF the public
health council; Andrew r. Leete of
Enfield & member of the state board
of examiners of embalmers; J. P.
Street of New Haven, William J. Cut
Ter of East Lyme. Henry L. Borg of
Stamford and j. A. Newlands of
Hartford to be state chemists
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19

Continued on Ninth Pagel
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-19

CONTINUED on Seventh Page)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
Local Woman COmpOseS
Poem OF Welcome To 10.
OF. And Rebekah Guests

The following poem, composed by
Mrs. w. NJ. Siegmund was sung un-
der the good of the order by the 7.
| l.. 7. c. club Monday evening at the
regular session of Salem Rebekah
lodge No. /, as a welcome to the visit.
ing Odd Fellows and Rebekahs:
Welcome, thrice welcome here,
Brothers and sisters dear,
To our city Of Salem where hearts
are true,
Old friends gladly we meet,
New friends joyfully greet,
In love, friendship, and truth, we
do welcome you.
Chorus
Somewhere in Oregon, there is a city
Where hearts are true,
And old willamette is peacefully flow
ing
To oceans blue,
Where shady bowers are decked with
wild flowers
All wet with dew,
And woods are ringing, with song birds
singing
A welcome to you.
Wild flow RS bloom in the spring,
Wild birds sweet music bring,
And all nature is cheering brave
hearts and true
Look up smile and be glad,
There's no time to be sad
In love, friendship, and truth, we do
welcome you.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
Eugene Golfers Win
From SaIemiteS Sunday

Eugene golfers defeated the Salem
country club here in tournament yes
terday afternoon by score Of 63 to
"a. This was the second Of series of
three games scheduled for this year be-
tween the country clubs Of the two
places. The first was played at Salem
two weeks ago when Eugene walked
away with a close run Of 35 to 81.
Ercel Kay, Of Salem defeated E. O.
lmmel Of Eugene in the high score
match by a run Of IS to 92.
Sixty club members came up from
Salem Saturday night and yesterday
morning. More than 100 local golf
enthusiasts were M the links which
had been put in first class condition
by the light rains Of the week. Lunch
con was served to 1850 persons at the
club house at noon.
Following are the scores made in
the matches yesterday;
Eugene, Salem
lmmel 0; Kay
Tiffany 3; McDougal
Rorer 3; 0lingcr 0
Martin 3; A. Smith 0
Hope 3; Griffith
Harnt O; Roberts 3
Travis / /; Livesley 2
Dunbar 2; Thielsen l
Goodrich 3; T. b. Kay 0
Burden 3; Cox 0
Rapp 3; Brown 0
French 2; Moores ]
Stetson 3; Burghardt 0
Il. r. Bryson / Locke 2
Young 3; Dyer
+. X. Schaefers 3; Lytle
G.. W. Griffin 3; j. Young
Price 0; Eyre 3
Pratt 3; Edward 3
G.. B. Sehaefers 3; Keene
Smith Cusiek l
Hinehey 3; P. Young 0
Miller 0; Cross 3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
Methodist Centenary Drive
In Northwest Half Over;
Salem District Is First

Portland, Or. May 20.-The gigans
tic Methodist centenary campaign to
raise SlO5.OOOO00 for the rebuilding of
the world more than passed the half
way mark in the northwest at noon
with total reported Of $l,297, 1856 of a
quota Of s2,455,000. The national total
was reported as well over the thirty
million mark. Two districts, Olympia
and Tacoma, have reported virtually
one hundred percent Of churches and
the districts are now well over the top
Salem district reports 100000 with
twenty one churches over the top. Sa-
lem district heads the entire northwest
with amount collected.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

depicts a young darky with a metro
politan education. In this character he
gives the stage something new and
gets away from the usual types present
ed. His clever patter and coon jokes
are mostly original and secured many
laughs. AL has a pleasing personality
and way of his own in putting his
stuff across.
The Terpsichore Duo are a clever pair
of dancers who showed the audience
some new steps in this popular art.
Their work also, has the stamp of or
iginality.
D. w. Griffith's "The Girl Who
Stayed OF Home" and a Haroll Lloyd
comedy rounded out a pleasing program
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

and Officers installed by S. E. Wat
kins. The following were Obligated
W. A. West captain, II. b. Churchill
lieutenant, Il. A. Dickson ensign, r d.
G. Henderson clerk, C. o. Engstrom
accountant
Officers Appointed
Captain West has appointed the fol.
lowing officers: Martin Holmes stand
ard bearer, Charles A. Harwood guard,
Reber Allen sentinel and DR.. r. l..
Springer picket.
Following the ceremony with he
Patriarchs Militant, Auxiliary Capital
No. was formally installed with the
following officers: Ethel NJ. Fletcher
president, Luella Engstrom vice pres
ident, Elsie B. Simeral secretary, Al
ma Henderson aid, Hattie b. Cameron
treasurer, Myrta Tyrell chaplain, Ida
NJ. Traglio sentinel and C. o. Eng
strom picket.
The official program for Wednesday
is as follows:
Grand Lodge
A. NJ. in the armOry
P. M. hall of representatives.
8 a. m.-Special session G.. Il.
degree.
10 a. m.-Regular session
1880 p. m. regular session
1880 p. m. Exchange of courtesies
with Rebekah assembly
Rebekah Assembly
Senate chamber
9 a. m.-Regular session
10 a. m.-Past presidents s assoea-
tion
1880 p. m. m.-Regular session
1890 p. Exchange of courtesies
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

try. In a recent campaign in CalifOr-
MIA he handed out about $4,000 to the
boys in the front office and smiled as
he did it. II was ''goOd shooting" ae-
cording to his version Of il.
" Advertising has done more to help
dentists than any other agency" said
Parker, "and the fellows who formerly
decried it now admit that statement
as fact. Why in California, where the
50 called ethieals have been fighting
me for years, butting their domes
against my granite walls, and bruising
their tender tees kicking against the
bricks like st. Paul, following a lit
tie mix mp we had last fall, openly de
elared newspaper advertising by dent
lists perfectly lc-giti-mate.
Formerly people didn't know the
necessity of caring for their teeth,
and the relation Of the teeth to healrh.
The tooth carpenters wouldn t tell
those who could afford to pay because
they might get wise and the dentist
lose trade, and the fellows who hadn t
any money were not entitled to know
anyway.
"But with the organization Of my
first office / started telling them.
told it in the newspapers and on the
street corners. l spread the glad It'd
ings everywhere and people believed
1T Further, | told them how they had
been humbugged and how good dentis-
try ought to be within reach of all the
people instead of only twenty per cent
Of them and thev believed that Re-
suit; a chain of offices from Atlantic
to Pacific, nineteen on this coast alone
Each Of them has corps Of the best
dentists can get. They use more
dental supplies in a month than an
ethical combination could get away
with in a century. Answer: advertis
ing.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
Supreme Court Passes On
Number OF Minor Cases

A group of appealed cases of very
minor importance have been acted upon
during the past week by the supreme
court as follows:
Earl Tucker, appellant, vs.. W. H. Mud
ing, appeal from Jackson county; suit
to enioin defendant from closing road
way; from premises of plaintiff across
defendant land TO public highway.
Opinion by Justice Bean. Judge +. M.
Calkins reversed.
Ukase Investment company VS.. Walt
er V. Smith, ct al, appellants; appeal
from Multnomah county; a swt to fore
close mortgage. Opinion by Justice
Burnett. Judge J. p. Kavanaugh al
firmed.
Sam Rugh Realty company, appel
lants, VS.. Ole Soleim; appeal from Lane
county. Suit for eomission alleged due
for transfer of property. Opinion by
Justice Burnett. Judge G. f. Skipworth
affirmed.
FL. Martin vs. T. Moreland ct al, ap-
pellants; appeal from Multnomah eoun-
ty. Action for damages. Opinion of
Justice Benson. Judge E. V. Littlefield
reversed and case remanded for further
proceedings.
J. c. Schultz vs.. B. L. Wslrad appel
liant; petition for rehearing on motion
to dismiss denied per euriam.
L. g. Parman, appellant, vs.. Mary NJ.
Parman; aDDeal from Wheeler county.
Motion to dismiss appeal overruled per
euriam. tsfktAs
Cases Of David Aud ct 81, vs. J. r.
Shores, ct al, appellants, and Of Mary
Braughler, appellant. vs.. East Side Mill
& Lumber company, dismissed by stipu-
lation.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

applying formaldehyde once ounce 10
one gallon of water at the rate of one
gallon Of the solution to each 275 feet
Or row. More than half the plants thus
treated in an o. A. G. experiment on
smut infested ground were entirely free
Of smut and many Of the others rccov-
cred. The drip method was used. Ua-
treated plants in check plots were %
to 100 per cent smutty.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
with grand lodge

with grand lodge
4p. m.-Automobile drive, afford
ing a view of the state institutions and
Salem S famous fruit industries
Wednesday Evening
Z p. m.-Rebekah degree, armory;
exemplifieation by Columbia Rebekah
lodge No. 3, Portland
s p. m.-Chemeketa lodge No. l,
regular meeting, L. 0. o. +. hall.
$3.50 p. m. Band concert and cleo
trie fountain, Wilson park
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
FOLEY CATHARTIc TABLETS

A wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
physic-mild and gentle in action.
B. B. Harvard. Unada, Ca Il find Foley
Cathartic Tablets Give me quicker relief from
constipation than anythipG ever tried
J. c.. Perry's.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
OREGON PATRONS LIKE COTTON

Those who saw Al Cotton at the Ore
gon theatre yesterday will go out of
their way in the future If they have a
chance to see him again.
He is a black face entertainer who
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
For Constipation

Indigestion, Sick Headache, Bilious.
ness, Bloating, Sour Stomach, Gas on
the Stomach, Bad Breath or other con-
ditions caused by clogged or irregular
bowels, take
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

Sanguinary encounters have occurred
at Sofia between the garrison and rcyo.
lutionaries. The garrison is still holding
out.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
ADVERTISING SPELLS
SUCCESS SAYS PARKER
Dentist Declares Publicity Re.
SpOnsible For Big Business
Growth.

The man who whispers down a well
About the things he has 10 sell,
Win not reap the shining dollars
Like he who climbs tree and holleri
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

Findtner,3; Lerchen 0
h6sse 3; Robertson 0
Chas. Sehaefer 3; Gillingham 0
Hobbs 2; Phmpton 0
.MeMorran 3; Manages
G.. Campbell =; g. Robertson 3
Merrill 0; Spears Eugene Guard
---e-ae-
A. W. BOwerser is an Albany citi-
zen stopping in Salem today.
FoRMALDEHYDE CHECKS SMUT
Onion smut has been greatly reduced
in Oregon without injury to plants by
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

that possible they be found Hart Schaner Marx and
Bishops Ready Tailored Suits
You planning doubt while here the purchase of new
suit other with the close approach wealth
should take advantage of the large complete stocks carried
by us for selection while you the city, It's opporun-
ty that should not be let go by.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

The war department announces that
after MAY 20 Camp Kearney. Cal, is
to be discontinued as a demobilization
center.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

Dr.. Pain
less Parker -
found Of
the E. R.
Parker Sys-
TEN Of Dent
istry, is in
town. The
little stanza
lbove is his
motto, for
Parker is one
of the great
4st patrons
lf newspaper
advertis ing
in the eOun
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20
LODGE FOLK
CONTINUED from page one)

term of each officer is for three years.
Officers and Cheveliers of Canton
Capital were given the Patriarch Mill.
tant degree, the canton was instituted
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-05-20

Like the foundation of
the l. 0. O. F. they were laid
down for equally good pur-
pOses---tO clOthe the Man
and the Boy for their better
health and happiness. Be
side this we give them the
best and the liveliest STYLES
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-22

LondOn.-There is no reason to
doubt the substantial accuracy of the
German official account of the losses
suffered by the German fleet in the
Jutland naval battle May 81. 1916. it
is learned officially by Reuters. The
German figures published June 10
1916, showed that the casualties TO the
fleets personnel were: Officers, killed
or missing. 172; wounded. Al; other
ratings. killed or missing, 2,414:
wounded. 40. Total, 3,076.
Official details of damage done to
individual vessels follow:
Battleship Koenig, struck about fif
teen times and badly damaged. Ship
went down by the head until her fore
castle was only 61a feet above water.
The crew of the forward torpedo tube
was imprisoned until the ship was
placed in dry dock June ). Four fires
were started on the ship and Admiral
Hehnke was wounded in the head. The
casualties were heavy.
Hit by % Shells.
Cruiser SeydlitZ, hit by % shells
and one torpedo from a British de-
strOyer. Her forecastle was riddled
and her fore turret was put out of ac-
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-03-22

natural by Doctor Taylor, who saws II
was possibly created by the PAYMENT
of large indemnities to UNEMPLOYED
persons and by suSpending action on
all questions vital to the future of the
nation. Unemployed men in Berlin arc
paid eight marks a day, while railway
workers and street cleaners get sly
marks daily. Consequently, the men
prefer to remain idle.
Plays SO immoral that they would
nave been prohibited under the impe-
rial regime are now tolerated: ,hiev.
ing is prevalent; lOOting is common
and the general public morale is v.rv
low, Doctor Taylor remarks. He saws
the food situation is critical and in
spite OF the great reduction made in
rations. the nation cannot live until
next harvest unless supplied by out.
side powers.