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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Thursday evening of last week
Miss Alvord entertained Misses Stat
ton, Hazel Gustafson, Edna Gustaf-
son, Barnard, Ryle, and Meyer with
a college spread. The occasion was
in honor of her birthday. They
made candy and popcorn and nuts
were served.
Mabel Harness has been absent the
past week on account of sickness.
The foot ball boys met last week
to decide on the sweaters and to elect
a captain for next year. Nova Dick
erson was elected captain. "Dick"
will make an excellent captain. His
playing as full back was "keen." He
is a constant gamer and one of
Coach Woods's most dependable play
ers. "Hit 'em low" is his slogan, and
he proved it this season.
The classes have been very busy
this last week, having their pictures
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12
Double Header at Hooker

The L. II. S. boys and girls B. B..
teams went to Hooker Saturday night
to battle with the H. S. teams of
Hooker. Our girls have an especial
ly fast team and came out on the
long end of the 81 to Is score. The
boys also dispayed great form. They
played a very fast game and more
than doubled the score on the Hooker
boys. Liberal played all substitutes.
Watch us next Saturday. We will
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12
MISSOURI BoB'S" SALE DATE.

MISSOURI BOB'S" SALE DATES
Feb. 13.-Wilbur Smith, miles
west and 2 north of Hugoton.
Feb. 16.-Tom Ellis, southeast of
Liberal.
Feb. 17.-Mr. Butcher, C. o. Davis
ranch, northwest of Liberal.
Feb. 18.-Emmit Conn, east of
Liberal.
Feb. 19.-Charley McNab, Forgan.
Feb. 2O.-Bill Wilson.
Feb. 23.-Mr. Dunam, Forgan.
Feb. 24.-W. A. Head, Forgan.
Feb. 25.-Jesse Lohand, east of
Liberal.
Feb. 26.-Mr. Rogers, northwest
of Liberal.
Feb. 27.-Frank Davis, northwest
of Liberal.
Feb. 28.-Four miles north of Sub
lette, Kansas.
March 1.-Mr. Lion, northwest of
Liberal.
March 2.-Hibbs and Gasaway.
March 3.-Walter Fincher, Floris,
Okla.
March &C. W. Scott, northwest
of Liberal.
March 5.-W. P. Davis, east of
Liberal. ..--...
March 9.-Floyd Heaton, northeast
Of Liberal.
March 17.-Oscar Stalker.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12
THE HIGH SCHOOL BOOSTER

taken for the annual. We hope to
have this done in a few days.
In Commercial Law, Mr.. Rindom,
by mistake offered to sell his wife
for $500. However, on seeing the
mistake, he Immediately cancelled the
offer.
Lucille Jarrett is very worried be-
cause she is getting too fat.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Holland Todd and Oren Pickering
of Hutchinson visited last week at
the home of relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Neighbors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

purchased some beautiful
Red Seal records for his Victrola.
The selection we're: "Wish Wish
from Sick a Bed" "WifF Wuff from
Hen Flu Enza," and $50 Lond, Hook
err by the Girls Basket Ball Team"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Bob Marshall, who works in the
Taylor Drug Store, will leave Thurs
day for Wichita where he will enter
Miss Wooster's School of Pharmacy,
and will take three months course
of pharmacy.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Miss Bess Curry of the Boston
Store of Hutchinson, is expected
Sunday for two weeks visit at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Neighbors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Mrs. V. G. Rolf of Gray is staying
in this week taking chiropractic ad-
justments.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

Miss Lepha Hibbs is assisting at
the home of DR.. Neighbors while Mrs.
Neighbors helps out at the office.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1920-02-12

The whole of life unned The flesh the blood soul of liv-
ing and SHINING struggling loving The reek of the
underworld the lure of the the breath of the fields
fused with thousand smiles and tears into great dra-
matte entertainment that will live forever in your memory
Come and see! Come and live in an hour
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
lIeED SETTLER
Of COUNTY DIES
At PORT BYRON
LIN Magdalena Raisch Passes
Eron Life 1T Home Of Sen--
Was q Years Old.

Mrs. Magdalena Raisch, SO years
old, ono Of Rock Islands oldest set
tlers. died ct $50 yesterday morn
ing 1t the home Of her son Charles
Raisch in Port Byron, where she
had resided for the last three years.
Mrs.. Raisch was born in Mem
hem, Baden, Germany, Nov. Z, 1927.
and came to America in 1849, locat-
ing In st. Louis. She was married
IN 1850 to William Raisch in st.
Louis. Five years later the couple
came to this city residing at Forty
fourth street and Eighteenth ave-
nue.. Mr.. Raisch died April 27,
1900.
Mrs. Raisch Is survived by three
sons, William c. of Rock Island,
Charles of Port Byron and Fred OF
South Moline; one daughter, Mrs
Sophia Rettig. of Alameda, Cal, and
10 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock
from the Knox chapel, the Rev. F
J. Rolf of the Evangelical Church
Of Peace, officiating. Burial will
be in Chippiannock cemetery.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
MAJOR GENERAL WOOD

AT Augustana Gymnasium tonight
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
FALLS DEAD ON
WAY TO WORK
Paralytic Stroke Causes Death o.
Rock Island Arsenal
Workman.

Herbert Avery, so years old, an
employe on the Rock Island arsenal
for 20 years, fell dead while on
his way to work early this morn
ing. He was about to take an ar
senal car on Fourteenth avenue
and Thirtieth street when his death
occurred. He was carried by fell
low workmen to his home, 1907
Twenty-ninth-a nd-a-half street and
later the remains were brought to
the Knox mortuary where an in
quest will be held at o'clock this
evening. 1t is believed his death
was due to a paralytic stroke.
Mr.. Avery had been a Jealous
workman all his life and was pop
ular among his fellows on the ar
senal. Recently he had been pro-
NOTED to safety engineer, posi-
ton of much responsibility.
Mr.. Avery was born May rs, 1870,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
PAINTERS Gain
81 WAGE SCALE
Announcement Made Of Settlement
With 6S Contractors; Increase
Is Is Cents An Hour.

Information was given out today
that the painters union has signed
a wage agreement with 63 of the
painting contractors, calling for a
81 m hour scale.
The increase is rs cents an.hour.
the painters formerly drawing rs
cents per hour under the agreement
which expired March 81.
A few of the contractors have
not signed the agreement and the
union is advertising and sending
out notices otherwise of the con-
tractors that have signed, and whom
tine union deem as fair" The open
shop 1t was said would not be coun-
tenanced by the union in any situa-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

ton. and 1t was pointed out from
organized labor sources that no
union man would work on job
where non-union painters are en-
ployed.
Members of the painters union
today were enthusiastic over the
final settlement of the negotiations,
and were boosting for the contrac-
tors who had signed, claiming that
they had conceded the necessity of
the raise on account of the increas-
ed cost Of living.
Other Unions in Line.
Other unions are in line for set
tlement OF wage requests, and ru-
mors are current that strikes will
be inaugurated May /, unless the
wage demands are met by that time.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
PROPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given TO all per-
sons interested that the council of
the city of Rock Island, Illinois.
having ordered the construction OF
a ten-inch sewer on Fifth avenue
from the sewer at Twenty-first
street to the east line of Twenti-
eth street, and the ordinance for
the same being on file in the Office
of the city clerk of said city, and
said city having applied to the
county court of Rock Island coun-
ty, Illinois, for an assessment of
the cost of said improvement by
special assessment, according to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

in Wakefield, Kan. He was mar
ried in Rock Island May q, 1912,
TO Miss Edna Smith of this city.
formerly employed in the Offices of
the Modern Woodman. = In addition
to the widow he is survived by one
little daughter, Lois, the mother,
Mrs. Orpha Avery. and twin
brother. Herman w. Avery, the lat
ter of Wakefield, Kan.
Funeral arrangements win be
made after the inquest.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

benefits, said assessment being
payable in 10 instaliments, each
bearing interest at the rate of 5
per cent per annum. and an as
sessmelt therefor having been
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

the court will permit.
All persons desiring may file OBJ
jections in said court, before said
day and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

made and returned to said court.
the hearing thereon will be had on
the 23rd day of April, A. D. 1920.
at the hour of 9 O'Clock a. m. or as
soon thereafter as the business of
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
OFFICIAL COUNT
!. OF BALLOT MADE
Schillinger is Given a Plurality of
276 Over Trefz for Office Of
Supervisor.

Official canvass of the ballot in
Tuesdays township election gives
w. H. Schillinger, winner in the
race for supervisor, total vote of
1.416, plurality of PIG over Will
liam Trefz, Democratic candidate
for the Office, who received a vote
Of LAO. In most instances the Of
fetal count slightly increases the
totals recorded in the unofficial
canvass Tuesday night. The Off
cial vote for all candidates fol-
lows:
Supervisor:
W. Fl. Schillinger, R. ......1,416
William TrefZ, D. commence. ,140
Assistant supervisors:
Carl L. Anderson, R. ...... 1,521
Henry M. Hent. IN, R. $500. 1855
W. M. Mitchell, r. ...........1,4 04
J. B. Johnson, r. ........... 1880
Thomas Naab, D. ............ S99
William Mielke, d. ......... ZIG
Carl Clough, D. ............ S27
Joseph Billesbach, D. ........ ZIG
Assessor:
A. E. Nelson, r. ............1,3 1907
H. c. Hinrichs, d. ........1,112
Clerk:
W. A. Frewert, r. / ,496
Justice Of peace:
A. M. Klove, r. ..............1, 0S0
Edwin Mccarthy, D. ..... 66G
Constable:
Charles W. Flanagan, r. .....1 ,027
| Herman Sturm, D. ......... 710
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08
Pyramid Pile
treatment
The Great Household Treatment fsz
Itching, Bleeding or Pro-
truding Piles.
SEND FOR FREE TRIAL.

AlHOSL every
family has at
least one suffer,
err who should
h q v e t h g
BILE ssed relief
afford ed by
Pyramid Pile
Treatment.
You can have
a free trial by
mail or II you
cannot wait, get
a 60 cent box at
any drug store.
Take no substi-
tute.
Join the hap
py throng who
] sing the praises
of Pyramid.
Use this cou.
pom for fr e Q
trial.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

Dated at Rock Island. Ill;,.,
April s, 1920. ! AUG
JAKE LEFSTEIy
Officer Appointed to Make ~. !.
sessment. a
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-04-08

II you have any furniture that
needs fixing we can fix it. Carter
Bros. Phone r. ! 1896.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
ROTARIANS FRATERNIZE.
Wilmington Members and Wives
Guests Of Philadelphia Club
Today at Luncheon.

About twenty Wilmington membe
the Rotary Club and their wives enjoyed
the hospitality of the Philadelphia Club
at an informal inter-city luncheon IN the
ballroom of the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
today. Several of the members made the
trip by rail, leaving on the Pennsylvania
train at IL Is clock Others motored up:
The entertainment program included
addresses by John Rudisill, district gov
ernor of Philadelphia and Wilmington,
and Lee Reynolds of New York. The
formal speaker was T.. ]. Cattell, city
statician, who used as his subject, Hit
the Ball Instead of the Umpire. {. r..
Bartlett, president of the Philadelphia
Club, was the presiding officer. Music
was furnished by the orchestra of the
boys department of West Philadelphia
of West Philadelphia High School, Sew
eral talented performers Of the Keith cir
cult furnished vaudeville entertainment
The primary object of the luncheon was
To bring the members of various clubs
and their wives together for social
meeting prior to Christmas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
GERMAN CABLES STILL
AN UNSOLVED PROBLEM
State Department Makes Public
Recommendations of Allied
Powers Delegates.
ny Associated Press TO Every Evening

Washington, Dec s-Technical rec
concentrations Of the delegates of the
five allied and associated powers at the
preliminary international comnunica-
tions conference, as made public here
today through the State Department,
show that disposition of the former Ger
man cables selzed bv France, Great Brit
ain and japan in 1914 still remains un-
solved
Deairabilitv of more cables between
North America and the Orient and be
tween America and Australia and a cable
connecting North America and italy
az well as a proposal for the amalaama-
tion of the telegraph and radio conven-
tions formerly governing international
communications were among the recon-
mendationa made hy the conference II
also was proposed that universal cleo
trical lcommuncationsu union he established
so far rs formulation of a code Of in
ternational law relating TO communica-
tlons was concerned. IL was decided n
propose an agreement among the powers
not to grant hereafter exclusive cable
landing or radio rights serving tn check
the development of communications
facilities Formulation Of an international
code determining the status Of submarine
cables in war time also was proposed.
The radio protocol adopted provisional
" by the allies during the war was ap-
proved and added 20, particular at'en.
tion being paid 20 the revision Of the in.
ternationRl code of radio signals.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
CAN Be NO TRUCE
UNTIL IRISH YIELD
Chief Secretary Greenwood Says
Leaders Must Surrender or
be Arrested.
Bv Associated Press to Every Evening

Bv Associated Press to Every Evening
London, Dec 3 Sir Hamar Greenwood,
Chief Secretary for Ireland, declared en-
pbatically amid cheers in the House of
Commons Yesterday that he was con
yinced there can be no truce. or successful
advocacy of truce, in Ireland until the
extreme leaders Of the Irish Republican
army either surrender and deliver their
arms or are arrested.
The statement was in response 10 a
query by Joseph Devln, Irish National
ist. as to whether he thought the arrest
of the Dublin Councillor syesterday was
conducive 10 the spirit of peace when the
Dublin Corporation was about to discuss
a truce Sir Hamar had previously in
formed the House that all the Councillors
arrested were members of the Irish Re
publican army, and several of them had
been continuously on the run for some
time.
One of them had spent the previous
night in a hay shed, Sir Hamar declared.
and a shotgun was found in the office Of
another.
Arthur Henderson Of the labor commis-
sion which recently investigated condi-
tions in Ireland, and William Adamson,
Chairman of the Parliamentary Labor
Party, had an interview with Premier
Lloyd George last night and reported TO
him the result of the commissions in
quiries in Ireland concerning II possible
truce.
MIR. Henderson had previously met the
Parliamentary Labor Party and explained
how impressed the commission had been
by the widespread desire for truce and a
conference to negotiate settlement.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
MRS. LUKE {. DUFFY
DIES SUDDENLY
She Was Fatally Stricken While
Answering Telephone in Home
of a Neighbor.

Mrs Luke Z. Duffy of 800 North Broome
street was suddenly stricken with heart
failure at o clock yesterday afternoon at
the home OF neighbor and died half an
hour later.
She had been summoned 10 answer a
telephone at the neighbors homo, and
It is believed that apprehension as TO what
the message might be caused the attack
A physician living IN the neighborhood WAS
hastil, called, but all efforts al rcstora-
tion proved futile. Several neighbc II ana
one daughter, Mary, were with her n The
time.
Prior to this sudden attack, Mrs Duffy
had beeni good health, but 1t is thought
that her heart had been weakened by a
severe illness in February OF this year.
Mrs. Duffy is survived by seven chill
dren, Edward, William, Luke. Francis
Paul Mary, and Winifred; also by three
sisters, Mrs ]. Coughlin, Mrs. W White
man, Mrs G. Watson, and one brother
James Maloney, all living in Wilmington.
Mr.. Duffy died two years ago. The de-
ceased was a lifelong resident of this city.
The funeral services will be held In
ST. Pauls r. c. Church on Saturday
morning, and interment viii be made In
Cathedral cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
j. S. ARMY CAPTAIN
WAS SPY FOR GERMANY
Forty-Eighth Infantry Man Ar
rested as Absconder, Tells of
Espionage System.
BY Associated Press to Every Evening


New York, Dec. S.-Hans Willet alias
Captain John A. Willars, commander OF
A company OF the 4sth United States In
fantrv during the war, was held in Castle
William, Governors Island. today await
ing action by army officials on n confes-
sion he is alleged 10 have made TO police
detectives here yesterday that he was a
GerTnaIs spy.
Although he had been sought as a de-
serter alleged 10 have absconded soon after
the armistice with $1,000 in company
funds, his confession OF espionage came
as a complete surprise. Even Hugh j.
Hannigan, former Lieutenant under his
command, on whose naturalization NIllet
WAS arrested said not a man under the cap
tam s command had ever suspected he WAS
a German sympathlzer.
Willet said according to the detectives,
that he was one of 300 cadets who had
trained in Germany and were sent 20 this
country TO enlist in the United States
army. The scheme, he is alleged To have
said, was for the cadets to lead units OF
soldiers TO France, and by having knowl-
edge of troop movements, lead them INTO
the most dangerous positions for slaughter.
Wilet protested vigorously at first that
he was not the man sought Tor desertion
but after two other former officers of his
company corroborated Hannagan' s identi-
cation, be sank down IN chair and muir
INJURED You've got me
His wife, who was formerly a Miss
Crawford OF Chicago, called at the police
station early today. After having heard
Of his arrest and asked the police for his
KEYS and his money She was told Willet
had been taken to Governors Island
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
BRESL|N'S DEATH
REMAINS MYSTERY
WITH NO GOOD CLUE
Said to Have Been Last Seen Near
Minquadale at 9 o'clock Sun
day Night.
CLOTHES WE'RE MUDDY;
CARRIED HIS OVERCOAT

The death Of Charles Breslin, whose
body was found Monday afternoon, re
mains as much n mystery IA when the
body was first discovered. Numerous
theories have been advanced az to the
cause of the mans death and the clrcum-
stances leading up to II, but none can be
fully confirmed or substantiated.
The police have secured information
from several witnesses that Brcslin was
seen ON Sunday evening, n short distance
from the spot where his body was found,
and that he was then carrying his coat
on his arm 1t is also said by these witness
cs that the man was covered with mud.
State Detective +. w Mccoy and de-
tectives from the city police department
investigated the case Yesterday afternoon
and worked on il again today, endeavor-
ing 10 run out all clues that have been
developed III the case.
It was reported last night that Clar-,
ence Williams, living at Mlnquada ie
saw MIR. Breslin Sunday night about 3
at his house and accompanied him 10
the state road, with n lantern, and dI-
rccted him on the way 10 Wilmington.
AZ that time Mr. Brcslin was full' clothed
and carried his overcoat over his arm
II is said Mr. Rrcslin offered 70 pay MIR.
Williams for his trouble, but he was
broke and would pay him the follow
ing day.
This is taken To indicate that Mr.
Breslin did not have any great amount Of
money wit him at that time, though
il was thought that he had
COULD HAVE ACCIDENTALLY WAIVED orr
ROAD.
An investigation in the vicinity Of
where the man was found indicates that Il
was possible for him % have accidentally
walked of tho road MS the road Is wider
than the bridge Coroner Buloc had
little 70 say today on the case. lie ls busy
summoning witnesses for the inquest
which will be held tomorrow night. lie
Continued on page 8
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
TRENCH OF BAYONETS."
Simple Ceremonies Characterize Dedi-
cation at Verdun,

BY Associated Press TO Every Evening
Verdun, France Dec. Dedicatory
ceremonies Of the simplest character we're
held here today at the monument erected
to preserve the famous trench of the
bayonets." This monument, which is
over a trench in which was entombed
battalion Of French soldiers during the
great struggle here in 1916, was made
possible by gift Of 100000 francs by
George f. Rand, of Buffalo, n. Y, who
was killed in an airplane accident in
England last December, his son assum-
ing the obligation
President Millerand, surrounded by
Marshals Foch, Joffre and Petain, Premier
Leygles, Minister of Pensions Magni0t
and other members Of the cabinet took
part in the exercises. Hugh G. Wallace,
American ambassador 10 France, standing
uncovered upon the steps of the long,
massive concrete structure, made the
presentation address.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
State Budget Recommended.

The State Survey Commission, com
posed Of William =. White, Charles
II. Grantland, w. Watson Harrington,
Clarence G. Killen, William j. Swain and
J. Bennett Gordon, met in Wilmington
Yesterday afternoon and discussed a ten
tative draft Of bill r.oviding for a State
budget and also considered recommends
tions for the consolidation and CO.
ordination Of State administrative agen-
cies with view to saving expense and
duplication After revision the draft Of
the proposed Budget bill will be sub
mitted to the public. The recommenda-
tions Include the appointment of a State
Industrial Commission. The urvey
Commission next meeting will be held
December Is.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
TERMINAL WORK STARTS.
Ground Was Broken Today to
Determine Nature and Con
dition of Ground.

For the purpose Of determining the
nature and condition OF the ground In the
Lobdell tract, an initial unit under the
supervision of J. Alexander Crothers, field
engineer of the Board of Harbor Commis-
sioners, this morning started breaking
ground along the river front The com
rnencernent of this work marks the first
visible steps in the proposed new Marine
Terminal project
Supervising Engineer John Meigs fol-
lowing his visit to this city on Monday,
has returned to his office in Philadelphia
where he vii continue on the plans for the
new terminal. These plans are expected
10 be finished by March.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-08
AMERICAN AID FOR IRISH
Mrs. Macswincy Says it Can Best
be Served by Ascertaining
Truth.
nv Associated Press to Every Evening

Washington, Dec. S.~Amcrican aid for
Irish independence can best be exerted
through efforts To gain the truth about
actual conditions" Miss Mary MacSwiney,
sister of the late lord mayor of Cork. de-
clared today before the Commission of
the Committee of One Hundred investigat-
ing the Irish question.
Miss MacSwiney WAS the first witness
called when the commission resumed its
hearings after An interruption Of several
weeks II had been the plan To first to
examine Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney, widow
Of the lord mayor, but this was changed.
Mira. MacSwiney. who arrived here last
night with her sister-in-law will be heard,
probably this afternoon.
Miss MacSwiney told the commission
she had come to America to aid "our
friends in obtaining the facts" about
conditions in Ireland. She felt, she said,
that most Americans were uniformed as
TO real conditions.