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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Hats, 1896, 1913

New, small-brimmed sailors; new
off-the-face effects; new poke bon
nets, new mushroom shapes
Plenty of colors-browns, blues,
orange, gray, henna, navy blue and
black, trimmed with flowers, soft
bows, feathers, ornaments and stitch
cry.
-Ayres-MiIlfnery dept
second floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Linens, White Goods

One lot of scarfs and centerpieces.
Centerpieces in plain white, seal
loped and beautifully embroidered.
Scarfs have cretonne centers with
lace edges E. o. NJ. price, 5Sc
each
800 yards all linen bleached crash,
2Sc the yard
One lot of aIl-linen satin table
damask, IS inches wide, $1.25 the
yard.
One lot of extra quality all-linen
buck toweling, for towels and fancy
work. % inches wide, $1.45 the
yard.
Short lengths of white goods, long
cloth. nainsook, dimities, plain and
fancy vOiles and plain and fancy or
CANDIES, at bargain prices.
One lot of 1O-yard bolts of fine,
sheer quality longcloth. So inches
wide, 10 yards for S1.25.
One lot of Turkish towels, hemmed
and plain white; good, heavy quail
lty; size 13x221s inches. E. o. NJ.
price, u towels for $1.25.
--Ayres- section, second floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Wash Goods

Printed voiles, in allover designs,
SO inches wide, 25c the yard
Woven tissue, white grounds, with
blue, green, black and pink stripe,
q inches wide, Csc the yard
White outing flannel q inches
wide, $50 the yard
Percales, ginghams, voiles and
)ther wash goods in disable lengths
re priced by the piece-Tery good
bargains.
-Ayres-Colored wash goods,
second floor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Art Needlework

Stamped scarfs of splendid quality
bleached art cloth, 1Sx45, 45c each.
japanese blue print, attractive pat
terms, slightly damaged. 4Sx48,
600; 60x6O, $1.2E 72x72. $1.45.
-Ayres-AS needlework
del street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E o. M. Sewing Machines

-A<s " ~Ls ~ W -
Two White, box-tops, used, $500.
One Domestic. box-top, used.
$500.
One Domestic, Vibrator, marred.
$500.
One Electric, foot power, combi-
nation cabinet, marred, $4,000.
Que Wilcox & Gibbs, used, $500.
One Minnesota B. drop-head, used,
$1,000.
One Singer, floor sample, $3.50.
One Willard "AT cabinet. new,
$4S.OO.
One Library table, electric, marred,
$4,000.
One Domestic, Rotary, new,
$4,000.
Needles for all machines. ESQ the
dozen
-Ayres-Sewing machine dept,
second floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Tires

This seasons tires, reduced for E
o. NJ selling; will give you real serv-
ice
Size 32x4, priced at $685..
Size 33x4, priced at $685..
Size 34x4, priced at $2O.25.
-Ayres-Motor accessories,
sixth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Gray Shop

Five jerseys and one, mohair
dress. sizes AZ to As, $14.95.
Two coats, navy twill cord, size
401a; black serge, size AZ only. Both
at $14.95.
Two new black and white check
suits, sizes AZ and 46, $780,
Wool plaid skirts, sizes SO and 80,
$3.50. Silk skirts, size 33, $500
and $500.
New raincoats in colors. sizes A
and 48, $500.
Georgette blouses, dark and light,
sizes Al to 40, $3.95 to $4.95.
Cotton wolfe blouses, 421k to 5O1A,
$1.95 to 1925.
-Ayres-Gray shop, third fioorg
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Chinaware E. O. M. Values

One table, odd pieces Of open stock
dinnerware at reduced prices.
1S-piece breakfast sets, white, semi
porcelain, some slightly imperfect
Price, $1.S9.
For E. o. NJ. selling are five excep-
tionally fine dinner sets, as follows:
1-1OO-piece American ware, at
$3.50.
1-1oO-piece American ware at
$23.75.
1-1oo-piece imported ware, at
S49.75.
2-10o-plece Havfland & Co., ware,
at $4,000.
Umbrella stands, fancy. decorated
imported stands, at 1918.
-Ayres-Chinaware, sixth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
For the Tots E. O. NJ.
Bargains

Creepers, play suits and overaIls,
white and colors, sizes l to years.
Price see.
One lot OF dresses, white and col
ors, sizes to years. Price $1.95.
Sweaters, white with pink or blue
trimming, sizes IL to years. Price
$2.9S.
Wool coat sweaters and knitted
capes, sizes to 6 years. Price
$4.95.
Slipover and Tuxedo sweaters,
sizes to IA years. Price 1878.
-Ayres- Children's store,
fifth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Oxfords at $195

Black kid and patent leather. An
sizes 21a to in each style. Width
AA to D.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Toiletries

II. 0. M. TOiletrieS
Jergen's violet soap. So.
Sweetheart tale, Sc.
Hand scrubs, &c.
Jap Rose soap, for 19e.
Smiles tale, 16c.
Mavis perfume, ounce, S5c.
Nail files, for 25c.
Japanese crepe toilet paper, for
zoe.
Non-Spi, 35t.
Gouroud's Oriental Beautifer,
$1.29.
Mulsifed cocoanut oil, 35e.
Toothbrush protector, Sc.
Koko Palm soap. for 12c.
Bone toothbrushes. Sc.
Olivia talcum, zoe.
Military brushes, csc pair.
Bathing suit bags. 75e.
Cucumber lotion, csc.
Muguet lotions. 29c.
Sylvia lotions, Zoe.
--Ayres-Toilet Goods dept
Street floor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30

Please remember that quantities often limited and the
get the the better The sale Thursday morning
$780, Ia lid
Read Every Item Careuy-Cec All You Are Interested In
Bring This Page for Reference You Wish
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Dress Goods

A very large collection Of the fin
est woolens, in lengths ranging from
one-half yard to entire dress patterns.
Tricotine. Poiret twill, French and
Imperial serge, jersey cloth, broad
cloth, poplins, suitings, coatings, nov
elites. plaids, stripes, etc. Prices are
particularly advantageous to you
-Ayres-Wool goods, second floor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Petticoats

Twenty-Five petticoats are offered
at $1.25 for E. o. NJ. In the rose
shade only, with cotton tops and
taffeta founces.
At $3.50, fifteen silk jersey
topped petticoats with taffeta
flounces in changeable effects; pur-
pie, Kelly green and French blue.
-Ayres-Pe dept,
third floor
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
$1.0O Shoes For Children

One hundred pairs of first step"
and spring heel shoes for infants and
children. Patent and kid feathers.
Sizes to without heels, 81 to 6
with spring heels.
-Ayres-Children's store,
fifth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. NJ. Suits, $3.50

Twenty suits of very good quality
and very good styles. OF duvet de
laine, duvet Superior, tricotine and
checked velours. In navy blue,
henna, faison brown, reindeer, tan,
and in the velours, blue and tan and
Copenhagen blue and black checks.
Two are fur-trimmed. Sizes are
from Is to 80, inclusive. Marked
down from a much higher price.
-Ayres-Suit section, third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. NJ. House Dresses

Twenty soiled Bingham dresses.
plaids, checks, stripes and plain col
ors, $3.50.
Seven soiled dresses at $3.50.
Two dark gingham dressing
sacques, size Al, Csc.
Two soiled dresses at csc.
Elghty-six coverall aprons, Csc.
-Ayres-House dress dept,
third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30

Draperies, 25c to 35c Yard
S6-inch, white flet net. in small
detached and allover patterns, 35e
the yard
Extra fine quality figured marqui-
settle, small detached figures and
hemstitched borders. Slight imper-
lection in weave, use the yard.
Printed drapery wolfe, soft quality,
in rose. blue, yellow and green color
combinations. 29e yard.
-Ayres-Drapery section,
fourth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
e. o. M. Leather Goods

MORE silk bags, one-piece, pouch
shape bags, silk-covered frames,
$1.65.
Shopping bags, waterproof mate
rails, draw straps, zee.
Oddments of leather goods, only
slightly marred; diaries, medicine
cases, bronze trays, photo frames,
cigarette boxes Cedar lined), soc,
CSC, $1.95. $4.95 and $S.95.
-Ayres-Leather goods dept,
street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Girls Frocks, Only $1.59

Girls Frocks, Only $1.59
Five hundred Bingham dresses,
sizes to IA. Priced at $1.59.
Silk dresses. taffeta, navy and
brown
One lot priced at $12.95 and
$17.95.
One lot priced at S19.75 and
$500.
One lot priced at $1,000.
Eight pretty Georgette dresses,
white, sizes 10. IL and IA, priced at
$685..
Four dozen raincapes, red and
blue, sizes 7 to IA, priced at $3.50.
-Ayres Girls shop, fifth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. NJ. Low Shoes

II U IL III " FO4AOOo
E. o. NJ. sale price, S4.S5 the
pair-approximatel 400 pairs Of low
shoes of high-grade makes, in assert
ed lots. Discontinued lines, includ-
ing one special lot OF black kid OK
fords, conservative styles, B, c and
D widths, all sizes
-Ayres-Shoe dept, second floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Sweaters

An odd lot of dark sweaters of
wool. slightly damaged. Very good
values at 1926, 1895. $500 and
$3.50.
-Ayres-Sweater section,
third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. in Furs

Natural squirrel chokers, E. o. NJ
price $13.95.
Small nutria shoulder capes, E. o.
NJ. price, 1880.
Nutria coates. e. o. NJ. price.
$4,000.
Fine Canachain wolf animal scarfs,
brown and taupe, 5000.
-Ayres-Fur dept, third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. NJ. Jewelry

Novelty imported bead necklaces,
various combinations, $1.95.
Sterling top barpins, fligree de-
signs, set with fine white rhinestones,
$1.OO. -Ayres-Jewelry dept,
street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Blouses

A collection of odd-sized Forsythe
cotton and silk blouses. The values
are perfectly splendid, and there are
1877 blouses in all The qualities are
variously excellent, the waists well
made and the styles smart
Forsythe silk blouses, $5.25 and
$7.25.
Forsythe cotton blouses at $1.25,
1925 and 1925.
-Ayres- dept, third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Il. O. M. Gown Room

About twenty wool velour, trico-
tine and silk dresses in navy blue,
tan, brown and Copenhagen, $3.50.
Serge and taffeta dresses, formerly
high priced models, 1880.
Two fine satin dresses. $500
and 5000. Wool jersey, $500.
Five soiled evening dresses, for
merly costly; $500.
Many other odd dresses reduced to
the minimum price for e. o. M. clear
ance.
-Ayres-Gown room, third floor.
E. 0. M. Furniture
Ten tapestry covered upholstered
Longing chairs, $3.50 each.
Two cane sofas, covered in damask
and velvet combinations. $1,000
each.
-Ayres-Furniture dept,
fourth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Luggage Cut for the
T.. O. M.

Travelling bags, suit cases, brief
cases and Boston bags, to close out
at E. 0. M. prices. $1.25 to $40.
Better grade assortment of bags at
$3.50 to $500.
Five high-grade wardrobe trunks,
at E. o. NJ prices.
-Ayres-Luggage dept,
sixth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Veilings

Cleanup of veilings, in black, navy,
/ brown, taupe, priced at 15G the yard.
--Ayres-Veiling section,
street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Embroidery
and Flouncings

Short lengths of embroideries.
Flouncings for baby dresses. Edges,
headings, allovers, landings and in
sertions. All very deeply reduced.
One lot of cambria edges, 2 to g.
inch widths, soiled, different pat
terms; suitable for children's under
garments, Sc a yard
-Ayres-Handkerch dept,
street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Art Wares E. O. M.

DptCIdI6
Silk desk sets, Just few of them,
complete with blotter, calendar, ink
well and knife, at 1925 the set.
Wood desk sets, complete, at
S1.35 the set.
Several glass ink wells, at Sc each.
35 odd desk pieces, at 15f each.
One lot OF soiled artificial flowers
at greatly reduced prices.
--Ayres-Art wares, fourth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
House Slippers, Csc

Black kid, Juliettes, pink and blue
kid boudoir slippers. Sizes 8, 81, A.
AZ, Z, Tx and only.
-Ayres-Downstairs store
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Sale of Shoes,
$1.95

Sizes "a to z in the lot, but
not all sizes in each style. Black,
brown, patent leather and cnmbina-
lions.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. III. Silk Goods

Short lengths of plain and novelty
silks. OF tafetas, messalines, satins,
cTepes. habutais, Georgette crepes,
yoiles, shirtings and many other sta
pie and fancy silks These are
marked at the usual large reduction
rates, made possible on E. o. NJ.
lays
-Ayres-Si1k goods. second floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Rugs Reduced for E. O. M.

Two lots Administer rugs, in ORR
entail patterns of decorative color->
ings, deep, rich pile. Size 9x12,
priced at $500 and $3.50.
One lot genuine heavy grade wool
Wilton rugs, size 9x12, priced at
$3.50.
Grass rugs, made of the tough
wiry prairie grass, in neat attractive
patterns. These also include Crex
De Luxe, super-weight quality, AK
7.6; one day only, price $500.
-Ayres Rug section,
fourth floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Lingerie

II. y. M. Lingerie
Muslin envelope chemises, see to
$1.95.
Batiste paiamas, in misses sizes,
SOC.
Muslin nightgowns, soc to 1895.
Corset covers, soc.
Philippine envelope chemises,
$3.50 to 1895.
Philippine gowns, $1.95 to
1895.
Silk boomers, $3.50 to 1895,
and gowns at $3.95.
Silk chemises, SOC to $3.95.
Silk camisoles, 45c to 1895.
-Ayres-Lingerie dept,
third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. 0. NJ. Sale Handker-
chiefs

One lot of handkerchiefs for WON
en-, soiled and mussed from display.
Plain and embroidered in white and
colors, also some for men, 1910
each.
-Ayres-Handkerchief dept,
street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Books

q. q. NJ. Books
One table of children's books,
taken from regular stock, 25c and
SOC.
One table of Bubble Books, Use.
One table of several hundred
books of fiction, entertaining stories,
25c.
One table of used books from Cir
culating Library, ESQ.
-Ayres-Book dept, street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30

E. o. NJ. Sale Hats at 1886
80 smart banded sailors, in barn
yard braid; black, navy, brown and
henna-
100 trimmed hats in small and me-
dunn size shapes. Tailored and
flower trimmed models for the ma
iron and miss.
-Ayres-Downstairs gtore.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30

Women's Silk Stockings
$1.25-3 Pairs for 1886
Wayne-Knit, full fashioned. silk !.
isle garter topassSk, white. cordo-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. O. M. Notion Oddments

E. O. M. Notion Oddments
N o e tiles, Buttons, SO a
19c. card.
Cotton thread,
. snoo,s 7oA Darning cot
ton, colors, 20.
elastic and belt Odds and ends
Ing reduced. in notions.
-Ayres-Notion dept. street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. 0. NJ. Negligees

E. 0. M. NegIigees
Crepe de chine kimonos, soiled
slightly. $4.95 to $3.50.
Corduroy robes, $S.95 to $3.50.
Blanket robes, $6.95 to 1880.
Tafreta coats, $3.50 to $3.50.
Caps, trimmed in lace, French
flowers and bow knots. csc to
1926.
Japanese crepe kimonos, in various
colorings, $1.29.
-Ayres-Negligee dept,
third floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
Flouncings and Insertions

Flouncings and Insertions
Cotton cluny insertion, SO yard.
Valenciennes insertions, by the
bolt of II yards each, for $50.
"a inches wide, ruffled, tucked, and
hemstitched wolfe f1ouncings. suitable
for childrens dresses, in pale blue
and pink, priced at $3.50 the yard.
Short lengths of French organdy
founces, ~ to 215 yards to a piece,
reduced to very low prices.
White organdy flouncing; tucked
and hemstitched; q Of skirt length.
Priced at $3.50 the yard.
-Ayres-Lace section, street floor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1921-03-30
E. o. M. Ribbons

A harlow Of beautiful taffeta, in
various colors; z inches wide. Spe.
cial at 40c the yard.
-Ayres-Ribbon section,
street floor.
The Glenwood post., 1921-01-01
4lf1E q
AflERlCAN
LEGION
Copy for This Department Supplied by
the American Legion News Ssrvics.)
SEEK NEWS OF MISSING MEN
Effort Being Made to Solve War Mys.
tories on Behalf Of Relatives
and Frienda

Was William Ross Beck of the One
Hundred and Nineteenth infantry re-
ported died Of wounds on October 8,
1913, seen later in q British hospital
or not7
What became of Clyde Abel Of the
Eighteenth infantry after he was
wounded and taken to hospital on No
vember Z, 1887
Who can tell what happened to Ben
jamin F. Ludwig Of the Sixtieth in
fantry whose letters home stopped
with the signing Of the armistice?
These are some Of the war mys-
teries the solution of which is being
sought on behalf of relatives and
friends of the lost soldiers, Rece:.ts
lists include the following cases:
WILLIAM ROSS BECK. Co. M. 11sth
infantry. reported wounded Oct .. 1913.
and died the same day. His mother has
heard that an Acquaintance saw him in
British hospital a month later. She
also would like to hear from soldier who
returned home on s. s. Sierra In Decern-
ber, 1918 Address Mrs, W. W. Beck.
Gays, M
CLYDE ABEL. pvt, 18Th division, wss
transferred to Co. 2. 18th infantry. First
division, and was wounded and taken to
hospital Nov. Z, 1913 Nothing heard Of
him after that date. His father Edward
Abel. Route 2. Buchanan, Mich, would
like to hear from anyone who know him,
especially officers Of his company.
BENJAMIN F. LUDWIG. pvt, HdQ.
Co, Goth infantry, Fifth division, has not
been heard from since the armistice. He
sailed for France July ls. 1918. and his
mr. laff fro,, r.
after his arrival. With the signing of the
armistice communication stopped, Write
Frank C. Love, 4OS City Bank building.
Syracuse. N Y.
FABIAN HANSON. s22nd infantry. re-
ported killed In action. Nov. 9. 1918. His
mother lived in Sweden, and when she
heard he had enlisted she started for this
country 1t took her four months to get
q ship, and when she arrived her son had
sailed for France. The next she heard
he was killed. Anyone with information
should address Mrs. Elizabeth Rodgers.
IS North Waiola avenue, La Grange, ILL.,,
and she will communicate with the moth
er.
MURRAY GORDON, pvt. Co D. 9Th
Infantry, severely wounded at Chateau
Thierry. Last Information concerning
him contained in letter written by nurse
at Hospital No. g. Anyone with informa-
ton, address Lee Hoffman, General De-
livery Arcadia, Fla
EARL v. JEFFERSON, sergt., Co. d,
I02nd infantry. was killed in action in
July. 1915. Those who knew him and cir
cumstances of his death write Command
or. Earl v. Jefferson Post American Le-
Gton, Hope, N. d.
eECTOR MORGAN, pvt. Co K, 1eoth
iantry, reported killed, in action but his
other can get no further information.
lyone who knew him In France write
rs. Ray Morgan. Condor. Ore
The Glenwood post., 1921-01-01
Wilson and His First erandchild.

the solitude of his study at the White
House in those anxious days before
the assembling of congress. He could
not divide the burden Of such heavy
responsibility; he had TO bear it alone
and without precedent to guide him.
Should we give further trial to
armed neutrality? Or should we en-.
ter upon an independent naval war;
fare against the submarine menace to
our shipping? Or should we back the
allies with money and supplies. but
leave them to do the fighting? Or
should we join forces with them unre-
servedly, contrary to the historic pol
icy of America TO go it alone?
Those alternatives were in every
mind in that bewlldering period, and
the president had to choose between
them in framing the policy to be SUBJ
mitted to congress. He made the
bolder choice of going into full part.
nership with the entente allies. pool
ing with them all our resources. our
man power our money power and our
producing power.
The broad plan which he unfolded
and which congress quickly approved
assured in advance the success of the
great, unparalleled undertaking. and
he pushed it through to victory with
grim, unrelenting persistence. Ameri-
cans generally assumed at the start,
and the British government agreed
with them, that we should not have
to send great army to Europe, if in
deed any Mt all. But when II became
an imperative necessity to go at
double quick to the relief of the bro
ken line in France, the foundation was
SO well laid that we rose to the un-
foreseen emergency, building up in n
year and half an army of 100000
and ferrying 100000 soldiers across
the Atlantic.
The brains of the country, all the
talents, were mobilized for the war
merchants and scientists, bankers and
railroad men, labor leaders and cler-
gymen, each being charged with the
task for which his training fitted him.
at is race between Wilson and
Hindenburg," said Lloyd George, when
the big German drive surprised the
entente and smashed through its
front in the spring Of 1918. Well,
whoever won the war, Hindenburg
lost that race. sF.1r .e
The rest-the presidents journeys
to Europe. the treaty and the battle
over 1t, are history still In the max
ing. Many years must pass before
that extraordinary chapter in the story
OF the presidency will be finished and
may be told In the spirit Of historical
impartiality.
The Glenwood post., 1921-01-01

A he stood at the clerks desk in
n the hall Of the house Of repre-
sentatives on the evening Of April 2,
1917, President Wilson was the central
figure in one Of the great moments Of
world history. Not only his own people
but mankind stopped to listen.
The president had been reelected
only five months before because "he
kept US out Of the war" Alas, the
-;ar would not keep out Of the United
States.
The war took on new fury, with the
resumption OF ruthless summarizing;
which Germany had modified the year
before at our demand. The president
thereupon handed the German ambas.
sador his passports, and next he pro-
posed that we should arm our mer-
chant ships. The flibustering sen.
az. sailing to give him this authority
he proceeded himself &c &c arm them. But
shipping vanished from the sea, :aVith
its hidden terror and at last he called
the newly elected congress in extraor.
dinary session to receive communf.
cation-concerning grave matters Of
national policy"
No other president in the whole
course Of his service has had to make
so many momentous decisions a.
Woodrow Wilson has had to make IN
The Glenwood post., 1921-01-01
Oldest and Youngest Members.

After extensive research, Kansas
members of the Legion believe that
they have found the Oldest and
youngest Legion members In the state.
Col. Ezra b. Fuller. member Of the
Leavenworth post, is seventy-one
years old and has four wars to his
credit-the Civil, indian, Spanish
American and World wars. Colonel
Fuller is still on duty at the staff
college, Fort Leavenworth. James w.
Weed of Lawrence had just passed
his fourteenth birthday when the
United States entered the war. One
year later Weed, so the story goes.
slipped by the recruiting officials and
was accepted In the navy. where he
served as seaman. second class. Weed.
who has Just reached his eighteenth
birthday. took prominent part In
"C'Est In Guerrc." play produced
by Ell F. Dorsey post Of Lawrence.