Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 43, Number 312, 13 November 1918 — Page 2

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STABILIZATION OF U.S. LABOR BEINGlfLANNED Demobilization of Men to be Carried Out According to Industrial Needs. WASHINGTON. Nov. 13. Demobilization of men in the military and naval Bervlce of the United States after their return from France will be carried out largely on a basis of the ability of trades and occupations to absorb them, under a plan being worked out by the Labor, War and Navy Departments and the war Industries board. It was said today that the plan will be submitted to President Wilson in a few days. The war industries board has sent questionnaires to employers In all industries asking the needs of each for men and the answers will show where, when and how rapidly Jobs will be ready for discharged soldiers and sailors and what trades are most in need of them. Supplementing this information will be thaL received from draft boards and community labor boards, which are to co-operate in the work. The war labor policies board and the United States Employment Service will be combined to handle tho Labor Department's end. The War Department is expected to establish a new- bureau or to convert the activities of Provost Marshal General Crowder's office to this end. Gen. Crowder was suggested by some officials as the man best qualified to deal with the task of preserving the balance of power of

the labor supply without delaying demobilization operations. Would Stabilize Conditions. With the conversion of industry from a war to a peace basis many workers also will be released from emergency jobs created by the war, but this problem has been taken into consideration by the officials who are working out plans for a general stabilizing of labor conditions when the soldiers are returned to civil life. In this connection, officials pointed out today that with the ending of hostilities there will be a great resumption of private construction and manufacturing, held up and restricted because of war work, and that thousands of skilled laborers soon will- be needed in all parts of the country for this work. Secretary Baker said that every phase of demobilization of the army is being carefully studied by War Department agencies, but that as yet no plans have been finally formulated. The only orders so far issued curtailing war work deal with projects upon which work has not actually started, he said. The question of the number of American troops to be retained in France or elsewhere In Europe is being studied on that side, Mr. Baker said, while the general staff Is preparing recommendations as to the number to be kept under arms in this country. The problem in Europe remains one of Joint operations wjth the allied nations in after-the-war guarding and other work to be dono by the military forces and no conclusions on this point can yet be made. Mr. Baker said several factors will govern the order in which men will be released from the army. It is obvious, he said, that, as a matter of justice, men who had been longest in the service 6houId be released first, but the industrial situation and the special need for men of a certain calling probably will modify the principle of making length of service a guide to-order of muster out. Labor Department officials are confident that the demobilization of the 4,000,000 men now under arms at home and overseas and the conversion of industry to its peace status, will not cause any serious problem of unemployment.

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DID NOT DIE IN VAIN ! THEY COUNTED LIGHT THEIR LOSS THAT GAVE THE WORLD ETERNAL GAIN ! s -as :

AUTO STRUCK BY TRAIN AT EATON

EATON, O., Nov. 13. Although an automobile they were occupying was struck by a G. R. and I. passenger train at the Main street crossing here Monday night about 9:30 o'clock, and the automobile was reduced to wreckage, Edgar Locke and his daughters, Miss Irene Locke and Mrs. Maude Hapner, and a 4-year-old daughter of Mrs. Hapner's, all residents of Lewisburg, escaped death and serious injury. The train dragged the automobile a distance cf more than 100 feet. Miss Locke suffered slight injury to her hips and a bruised body. Mrs. Hapner suffered scratches and bruises. Locke and the child came out of the accident almost without a scratch. The train was not running at a rapid rate of speed when it struck the automobile.

Monthly Meeting cf State Florists Here Seventy-five florists from Indiana attended the monthly meeting of the state florists' organization here Tuesday. After Luncheon, which was served at the city restaurant the florists visited the various green houses of the city. . " The state meeting of florists are held every month at different parts of the state. The meeting at Richmond is always held in November in order that the visitors may inspect the famous chrysanthemums at the E. G. Hill greenhouse. This year Mr. Hill also displayed his "Rose Premier." John Nicholson, of Chicago, Albert Colatt, of Maywood, III., Adolf Barber, of Cleveland, O., and Frank Meyers, of Chicago, were here Wednesday to visit the chrysanthemum display at Hill's. A group of florists from New York are expected by Mr. Hill soon.

Propose Liberty Houses as Soldier Memorial Consideration is being given by the members of the Commercial club to the suggestion made over the United States that Liberty houses be erected to the men who have given their lives in the war rather than the usual bronze or granite shafts? The house would be used as a community center.

The idea will be discussed at the next i

meeting of the Commercial club.

Red Cross Notes

CH'YOUR STEP!

With every 30x3 J2 Firestone Tire sold on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of this week we will give you FREE one side tire carrier for a Ford Car capable of carrying one or two tires and worth two dollars. Firestone tires are now of the old style wrapped tred design which is acknowledged the best. We guarantee them and will make any necessary adjustments ourselves on the spot. You can't do better at the price, otherwise we wouldn't be selling them.

French Girl Student Sings "Marseillaise" at Oxford

The war indemnity demanded of France by Germany as a result of the Franco-German war was five milliards of francs, that is, $980,000,000.

OXFORD, O., Nov. 13. One of the most touching features of the peace celebration here was when Mile. Marie Charra, the pretty French girl adopted by Miami university, sang "Th9 Marsellaise" in the public square. She was lifted bodily by sister students, and placed on a wagon upon which some boy students had fixed a piano. She called for an American flag, and she kissed it reverently, then, as she waved it, sang her national anthem. When she had finished the song, the crowd called for a speech, but Mile. Charra, smiling, through her tears, said: "I cannot speak. I am so happy."

A supply of yarn has arrived at the local Red Cross Headquarters and will be given out Wednesday from 2 p. m. to 5 o'clock, and Thursday from 2 p. m., to 5 o'clock.

Child Shot During Peace Celebration

THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY - (THIS WEEK WE WILL SELL) 30xJ2 Tire Covers .....$ 1.00 Tire "Off and On" Tools .50 "Raylo'' Dimmers for all cars. 1.00 "Zero" Gas Generators, make easy starting in cold weather . .i .50 A Body Polish that will make your car look like new .: 1.25 Hassler Shock Absorbers, put on. . . . ; 15.00

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result of the peace celebration. Mary Graves, 12 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Graves, was accidentally shot by a pistol fired by Olin Furgerson during the celebration on Monday night. The bullet pierced the lower part of the abdomen. The injury i3 not considered serious.

Experiments made in the German army some time ago showed that soldiers provided with a special ration of sugar withstood the hardships of

forced marches better than those who i

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sweets.

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In The "Huts" nere and over there tlie American soldier and sailor find recreation, home and church cheer, school and college, and the best of club life and the stage.

Not least of the Camp helps is the "eats" provided for the boys, especially good things from the homeland. Often a happy group may be seen enjoying a dish of Grape-Nuts, a delicious and nutritious food that makes thousands happy every day "at home." '"-'ryj This is War Charities WeeR Funds for war aid work are being pooled and mobilized to help win the war for the United States and the Allies. Help the folks who are helping the fighters at the front. Subscribe to the joint Fund

It is announced that the Kitchener is just as acceptable as the regulation round toe, and may be used by Red Cross knitters, if they prefer it. Rules for the Kitchner toe follow: Knit the sock according to the former directions until the foot measures nine inches from the back of the heel. You will then have fourteen stitches on the first needle; 28 stitches on the second needle and 14 on the third one. Then 1st needle (A) Knit to within three stitches of the end. Knit 2 together. Knit 1. 2nd needle (B) Knit 1, slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch, knit to within three inches of the end. Knit 2 together. Knit 1. . ..'"- 3rd needle (C) Knit 1, slip 1, knit 1,

pass slipped stitch over knit stitch. , Knit lo the- end. (D) Knit 2 rows plain. Repeat A, B, C, D three times ( making four; times in all) then narrow every other row five times. Knit the 5 stitches of your first needle onto third needle. You have now 10 stitches on each of the 2 needles. Break wool (leaving 12 inch length) and thread it into worsted needle. Hold sock so that, worsted needle is at your right, and always keep wool under knitting' needles, weave front and back to-1 gether as follows: j -() Pass worsted needle through' first stitch of front needle, as if knitting and slip stitch off knitting needle. Pass through 2nd stitch as if purling and leave stitch on knitting needle. Pass through first stitch of back needle, as if purling and slip stitch, off needle. I Pass through second stitch of back j needle as if knitting, and leave stitch j

on knitting needle. Repeat from () until all stitches are off needles. In order to avoid ridge across end of toe, fasten wool down the side. Size across instep measures from point of heel to ankle 5Vi inches. Knitters must use only white yard for stripes. Be sure to cast on loosely. Socks knitted from this quota of yarn must be returned not later than December 15, so that they may reach the soldiers before cold weather. Knitters are asked to please cut out and keep the above directions.

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So many inquiries have been made at the Red Cross rooms regarding the sending of Christmas packages to boys in the Navy, that a list of Navy regulations is again given for publication. The Navy department issues the following instructions: (a) Packages forwarded by parcels post for men in the Navy must comply with the postal regulations and should be enclosed in substantial boxes with hinged or screw top cover to facilitate opening and inspecting. (b) All boxes shipped by express are limited to twenty pounds in weight, should measure not more than two cubic feet in volume, be of wood, well strapped and have a hinged or screw top to facilitate opening and inspecting. (c) All mail matter should be addressed as now prescribed by the post

al regulations. All express packages j should be forwarded in care of Supply J

umcer, meet suppiy nase, zytn street and Third avenue, South Brooklyn, N. Y. (d) No perishable food product other than those enclosed in cans or glass jars should be packed in parcels post or express shipments. (c) All packages must be plainly marked with the name and address of the sender together with a notation indicating the nature of the contents, snch as "Christinas box" or "Christmas present." ' -' (f) The Supply Officer at New York will cause each express package to be opened and carefully examined to see that nothing of an explosive or other dangerous character is forwarded. The shipment of Christmas pack ages for; JJ. S. Naval vessels abroad should be made so as to reach New York as early as possible and not later than November 15.

Benefit Wayne County Quota United War Work Campaign

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Jack Dillon vs. Kid Wiggam Hoosier Bear Cat Indiana Heavy Weight Six rounds at 175 pounds

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