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PAGE SIX THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1919.
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Buying Bonds is Doubly Beneficial "Because the war drums throb no more and the battle flags are furled let it not be taken for granted that the inevitable consequences of war have passed,", says the Cincinnati Enquirer. "Immense as were the preparations for the entering of the war with Germany they pale into insignificance beside the unescapable labor of devolution. Millions of soldiers are to be returned to civil life, thousands of factories are to be restored to their former places in the world of peaceful production, ships and shoes and sealing wax are to be considered and the old machinery of government must be reconstructed to meet new conditions. - "The people, must bend their backs to this burden. The money for all these things must be provided unless the nation is to stand dishonored. Only the recreant will take refuge behind the blunders of administration. Each of us
was fully aware of what the declaration of war would bring, and it is detestable to play the part of the scuttling crawfish now. "All went on the national note for funds, and it cannot be permitted to go to protest. "It is taken for granted that the indorsers will prove faithful. Indeed, it is unthinkable that any other course would be pursued. "Let the response be a hearty one, because the sooner the debris of hostilities is cleared away the sooner will come the reduction in the supertaxes which now are making considerable friction in the machinery of business. "Buying victory bonds now and otherwise assisting to relieve the strain on the Treasury means a triumph oyer industrial paralysis. "'The absorption of these bonds is not only good citizenship, but it is also wise and constructive business conduct."
velopments in the United States Department of Labor takes on new significance. This study is based on 6,446 building and construction projects known to be contemplated at the signing of the armistice.- The construction costs involved are $1,892,275,000, and it is a safe conclusion that 50 per cent of these projects, involving more than half the total construction costs, are yet to be started. x With March showing a remarkable increase over January and February in contracts let, and with approximately a billion dollars' worth of projects, known to be contemplated, there appears to be justification for the prediction that 1919 will prove one of the greatest in American history for building and 'construction work. - The war brought building and construction work, except for Government and war purposes, to a standstill. To develop the attitude of investors and builders on these deferred projects, a questionnaire was sent to 6,446, of which 2,882 were public projects. Of these public projects 78 were federal undertakings, 279 state, 593 county and 1,932 municipal. The average date if it may be referred to as such for these question
naires is February 1, and they are, , therefore,
recent enough to clearly indicate the situation in the districts from which they were drawn.
Indiana's Glorious World War Record
Sergeant Murphy knew how to save
hla gun when the services or this gun were highly essential to success on the battle line. General Pershing recognized his valor with a distinguished service cross. There may be no such award of honors to the civilian who recognizes his duty, but If he buys Victory bonds he need not blush when Sergeant Murphy and his kind come home and ask whether the bills have been paid, as they must be from the people's generosity. Sergt. RAY E. MURPHY, Battery A, 150th Field Artillery (A. S. No. 143,488). For extraordinary heroism In action near Somerance, France, No
vember 1, 1918. When the powder dump near his gun was blown up by enemy Are and the fuse boxes were on fire, Sergt Murphy, regardless of personal danger from an explogion, went Into the fire, extinguishing it He thereby saved his gun from becoming unserviceable and kept it in action. Home address, Mrs. Eliza J. Murphy, mother, 622 South Street, Bedford, Ind.
Wayne County's Soldiers and Sailors Wayne county need not be ashamed of the record which her sons in the army and navy made in the great war. They kept alive the fighting traditions of their fathers and grandfathers and contributed a new chapter to the annals of our community history. A partial review of their deeds, printed in the Palladium Wednesday, makes impressive reading. The article is worthy of preservation. Owing to the large number of men called to service and the difficulty of ascertaining the war record of all of them, some omissions may have occured. These were unintentional, and as the records gradually come out of the Washington office, the home list will be supplemented. In this connection, attention is again called to the association which the veterans of the great war are forming here. Every man who was in the service should join the organization. Brothers in arms will find in it a means of keeping alive glorious memories and of perpetuating the spirit that actuated them when they discarded civilian garb for the uniform of the republic. In its widest significance, the association will serve a high patriotic purpose, for it will keep alive the martial spirit that must actuate citizens of a republic that is dedicated to the principles of human liberties. To this cause every sailor and soldier can dedicate himself and every civilian can accord a full measure of support.
Building and Construction Projects ' The United States department of labor has submitted the following resume of building projects for the month of March. Contracts let in March show conclusively that building and construction works are getting under way despite the talk of high prices. With the March record it is better than the March record in any year since 1911, excepting 1917, when government construction made the record abnormal in mind, the results of a study of building and construction conditions made. by the Division of Public Works and Construction De-
Information Service for Soldiers It was announced today by the United States employment service, on the authorization of Col. Arthur Wood, special assistant to the secretary
of war, that a division of correspondence of the emergency employment committee for soldiers and sailors of the council of national defense is ready for business. This new division has been established for the purpose of giving information and directions to men who are being discharged from the service such as questions concerning allotments, war risk insurance, bonuses, employment, civil rights, vocational training and the like. It is not the purpose of the division to in any way, supplant the work of any other government department or bureau that is taking care of specific lines of information such as the United States employment Service, to whom all questions on employment will be referred, or the Red Cross which is furnishing information as to casualties, civilian relief, etc. Nor is it the intention of either the committee or the new division to attend to anybody else's business the purpose i3 simply to render a distinct service to those soldiers and sailors and marines who do not know where to write or who, having written, have received no action on their letters. It has been noted that men who have been in the service turn naturally to the war department
for information, and it is the sole purpose of this division to direct these men where the information can be obtained. Whenever a letter is received asking for specific information which can be furnished by some other government department or organization, it will be referred to that department and the writer advised that it has been so referred. If no action is obtained, the division of correspondence will then take the matter up for the soldier or sailor with the proper officials. This new division is simply a court of last resort to serve men discharged from the service who do not know where to obtain desired information or who having written have received no response. Captain C. B. Hammond will be in charge of the division. All requests for information should be addressed to Colonel Arthur Woods, special j
assistant to the secretary' of war, council of national defense building, Washington, D. C.
Lieutenant Shelton remained In action and on duty, although severely
wounded and suffering great pain. The Hoosier people whom he honored in thus winning from the hands of General. Pershing a distinguished service cross, will not permit themselves to be lured from their duty to the government in this financial crisis by a temporary inconvenience, in view of the noble example of this native son. First Lieut. FRANCIS R. SHELTON, 7th Infantry. For extraordinary heroism in action near Fossoy, France, July 1, 1818. Although wounded in the side by shrapnel and suffering great pain, Lieut. Shelton remained in command of his company for 48 hours, successfully repelling the offensive launched by the enemy. Home address, Mrs. Janet Shelton. mother, Grayville, Ind.
THE GEORGE MATTHEW ADAMS DAILY TALK ' . YOUR REBORN SELF ' Everything that you do, honestly and sincerely, is for the benefit of something better that you are going to BE. Every worth-while person carries within him a better and finer being which he daily feeds and prepares for later service. Often a figure springs into the world perhaps not until middle life of tremendous power, enthusiasm and influence, and people wonder and marvel. But it is simple it 1b the Re-born man for the emergency the man who for years kept building that biggest self that had to become dominant in some way or gther. Most people are growing better all the time it is their noblest self whose re-birth they are all the time looking forward to. And Isn't it a wonderful anticipation this Somebody that is going to be re-born some day and surprise even yourself? A Big man in the world is the one who is able to let his day alone after-he has finished it There is no other way to grow. ' The reason why half the human machines wear out before their time, is this they are all the while clogging the machinery of their selves with the worn out ideas, plans and what-not of other Jobs and things. If people could only learn to say this, "Well. Yesterday is gone forever and Today is here. Today is so important that I'm going to forget that Yesterday ever was!" If you could say this each day you would be re-building within you that something of character reserve sure to be your best friend when needed most. Bflt do not forget to keep your finer, cleaner, nobler self yet unborn warmed and nourished. Your highest resolves will do It
When Did Bacon Cost 2 Cents a Pound in City?
The Forum
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Captain Dunbeck refused to quit until the job was finished. General Pershing gave him a distinguished service eross for his loyalty and devotion to duty. Can his fellow Hoosier any more afford to quit until the job is finished? The answer should be registered on a Victory bond subscription. Capt. CHARLEY DUNBECK, Company F. 2d Battalion, 5th United States Marine Corps. For extraordinary heroism in action near St. Etiennc, France, October 4, 1918. Although wounded in the head and in a position exposed to intense machine-gun and artillery fire, Capt Dunbeck refused to be evacuated until he had personally given instructions to the second in command for carrying on tht advance Home address, Mrs. Mary J. Porter, mother, 525 West Twenty-first Street Anderson, Ind.
Memories of Old
IN THIS PAPER TEN YEARS AGO TODAY The Y. M. C. A. arranged to receive the scores of the National and American league ball games and post them as they came in. According to new laws passed by the legislature the city attorney had to look up the abstracts and titles. This work had been done by the city engineer.
Editor of The Palladium: A Suggestion concerning the pro
posed War Memorial building. In your editorial you speak of future development in civic improvement, architectural effect, approach, etc. Why not place this memorial at the west end of the new Main, street bridge? Where in the city of Richmond or the county could you get a better approach ? Where is there a location that would be viewed by more people, both local and strangers? Where could architectural beauty show to better advantage? The new bridge will be finished soon, then civic development will call for the new boulevard. Where can you better link together civic improvements? Yours truly, . f ', A. READER.
Dinn er Stories
A number of social functions were given in honor of Miss Ethel Patton who was to be married to Harry Doa this month.
Good Evening! By ROY K. MOULTON
POINTED PARAGRAPHS
WHAT'S HOLDING THE WATERWAYS? Chicago Tribune. Director-General Hines wants the inland waterways co-ordinated with the railroads; of course he first must have waterways.
TH ERE'D BE SOME AGAINST IT Toledo Blade. We ought to have a referendum on spring, If not, we shall never know whether the majority is in favor of it.
After looking over about four thou
sand pictures of millionaire society brides in the past two or three months we have decided we wouldn't trada
our Mire for any we have seen, net even with $25 to boot. A good-looker is more to be desired than great riches. When they are forty-eight and look like twenty-four oh, boy!
TAKES TIPF ROM MRS. GAMP Kansas City Times. New York's plan to cheat" prohibition with drinks containing only 12 per cent of alcohol seems to be based on Mrs. Gamp's formula, who ordered hers served reg'ler and d rawed mild.
Our Men Had to be Good
Frederick Palmer in Collier's Weekly. THIS hand of authority was on him in France, even in his holidays he, the free American. He might not go beyond certain limits when he went for a walk, for otherwise all our soldiers within walking distance of the largest town would spend the day there, to the discomfiture of discipline and French regulations. If he secured leave, it was not to the Paris of which he dreamed, but to the area which the army had prescribed. I have heard many soldiers say in going into action that they hoped they would not be killed until they had seen Paris. For months and months our men fought and marched, going and coming past Paris, without a glimpse of the city of their desire. That Paris was'not good for them all the high authorities agree; besides, their services were too valuable to be spared for sight-seeing. From the day of their arrival they were under the whip of a great necessity: first, of keeping the Germans from winning the war, and then of winning the war before Christmas came. They bore more than any soldiers have 'ever borne far more than the British, in their own limitsector with its settled appointments, a , day's travel
from England; far more than the French, fighting in their own country with a leave to go to their homes their own homes once in three months. They had a real rest only when they were wounded or ill and they were sent back to the hospitals and rest camps. When a soldier was not fighting, somebody was lecturing to him. His education was never complete. There was some new gas which he must avoid, some new wrinkle
in fighting machine guns which he bust learn. As soon as he was out of one battle, the officers began preparing him for another, with strict reminders that the best way to save his life was to make sure of every detail of the instructions. As he had so much lecturing on the drill ground and on the march and in billets about making sure that he did not destroy any property or take a piece of wood or use a tool that did not belong to him, the orators who came from the United States to tell him how "good", though a soldier, and how all the country admired him and depended upon him, were not so popular as they might have been, because he knew the character of his job by very bitter experience. How little such visitors knew of him in his own world!
THE CURDLING OF LA RUE Mrs. La Rue Reading went to Monegaw Springs Sunday to visit several days with friends near there. La Rue stayed at home to feed the chickens and milk the cow. He says he can milk all right, but doesn't know what to do with it. At the time of going to press every vessel in the house is full of milk and he has stopped up the holes in the cook stove and was filling it with the surplus. From the Lowry City (Mo.) Independent.
"I lost a dollar at the matinee this afternoon," remarked the fleshy woman to her husband, "and I never was so angry in my life." "How'd it happen?" asked the man. "I dropped it in the aisle," she answered shortly, 'and I looked for it That's all I could do." "Did you look good?" persisted the head of the house. "Did I look good?" shrilled the woman, really angry now. "I looked as good as a fat woman crawling on all fours ever does." Pat and Mike were working on a new building. Pat was laying bricks and Mike was carrying the hod. Mike had just come up to the fourth floor when the dinner whistle blew. His lunch was on the ground. "I hate to walk down after it," he said. "Take hold of this rope," said Pat,
"and I'll let you down." Pat let him down half way and then let go of the rope. Mike landed in the mortar bed not much hurt, but terribly angry. "And why did you let go of the rope?" he demanded. "I thought it was going to break," said Pat, "and I had presence of mind enough to let go."
Army Balloons Start On Experimental Flight OMAHA, Neb., April 18. Two U. S. army balloons started, at midnight last night on an experimental flight in high altitudes, with a view of testing meteorological instruments. Lieut. Col. W. S. Wuest commanding officer at Fort Omaha, and Lieut
Ralph A. Reynolds, accompanied the ; balloon which was consigned to an i
altitude of 5,000 feet. Capt. W. F. Goodall and Lieut. O. Leroy Meisinger were in the craft selected to register 10,000 feet. The gas bags each with a capacity of 35,000 cubic feet soared away successfully and headed almost due east.
After exploring the skies for from 48 to 72 hours at the selected levels, the airships are due to land, probably a thousand miles distant, if computations are correct.
How would you, as an anxious householder of Richmond, who has to pay 72 cents for creamery butter, and E3 cents for country butter. 40 cents a dozen for eggs when they are cheap, 35 cents a pound for spring tomatoes, and proportionate prices tor every other necessity, how would you like to be translated Into the Richmond ot 110 years ago, long enough to buy a stock of household supplies? For in 1810, in the very first days oi the village, they had such prices as these: Bacon, 2 cents a pound; butter, 3, 4and 6 cents a pound; corn, 20 to 25 cents a bushel, muslin, 8 and 10 cents a yard. Maple sugar culd be bought for 3. 4 and 6 cents a pound, and merchants used to take in eight or ten barrels ol "country" sugar a day, in exchange foi merchandise. It is worth almost iti weight in gold now, and the syruc sells for $2.00 or more a gallon. Other prices were 3714 to 50 cents a bushel for wheat; oats. 8 cents Apples, however, which had to be imported from Pennsylvania, cost from $1 to $150 a busheL and in one scarce season, just a hundred years ago, core went to $1.25 a bushel.
Acetylene is expected to come in-c general use for lighting in Denmark, as the government has named a commission to pass upon lamps sold and carbide Is easily obtained from Nor way.
HE DRINKS COFFEE AND THANKS PEPGEN FOR THE PRIVILEGE
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Over 100 store proprietors in Portland, Ore., have signed a new working agreement with the Retpil Clerks' Union.
People who have impure or tmpover Tshed blood should be careful to take only a temperance remedy made of wild roots and barks such as Dr. Pierce's Golden , Medical Discovery is and has been for nearly 50 years. Ingredients printed on wrapper. The first day you "start to take this reliable medicine, impure germs and accumulation begin to separate in the blood and are then expelled through the eliminative organs. In place of the impurities, the arteries and veins gradually get fresh vitalized blood and the action of this good blood on the skin means that pimples, boils, carbuncles, eczema, rash, acne and all skin blemishes will disappear. Then you must remember that when the blood is right, the liver, stomach, bowels and kidneys become healthy, active and vigorous and you will have no more trouble with indigestion, backache, headache. Get Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to-day at any medicine dealers, in iablet or liquid form, or send 10c for trial package to Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y. Grand r.apids, ITi.- "I am a great believer ia Dr. Pisrce's ccdiciacs. When ia a delicate coat I 1 . i. t t . i. 'r"i l
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The personal experience of Walter Lather, miner, 1727 North Fourth St., Terre Haute, with Pepgen, is interesting because there are hundreds of people who are troubled the same way he was. The rapid manner in which Pepgen relieved him is little short of marvelous, declares his wife, who relates the following: "My husband suffered with severe pains in his back. I don't think it was
a case of rheumatism but his kidneys
were out of order and that seemed to
upset his entire system. He complained that his food did not agree with him and that he frequently was annoyed with sour stomach, heartburn and indigestion. There were a great many foods that he didn't dare touch. If he did he was sure to have misery. Gradually his appetite left him and then he grew weak from under nourishment. "He was feeling very bad when he started to take Pepgen. It is little short of marvelous how the tonic helped him. He has a splendid appetite and can eat anything that is set before him. He looks brighter, and he tells me that he feels stronger. We gave some Pepgen to a friend of ours who was having trouble with her stomach. I saw her a few days since and she told me it was certainly fine medicine and that she was going rjght away and get a bottle." Those who wish to learn more of Pepgen may do so at Thistlethwaite's drug stores or any other first-class drug store anywhere. Adv.
Or, if "Women are not allowed to paint their faces in New Jersey," why can't they paint them ih New York and wear them over to Jersey that way? It's a tremendous question.
According to the "Monroe County Appeal," it was announced at a recent whist party in Paris that the prize was to be a surprise. Nor was this a mistake for when Miss Emma Buckner won it she was escorted to the front porch, where she discovered the trophy to be an Angora goat.
Doesn't it make you mad, after you have been shuffled around a good deal in a big crowd, to find that the lady who is clinging desperately to your arm isn't your own wife at all? Kansas City Star. No, we can't say that it does.
"Should a Woman Get a Man's Pay?" is the title of an article in Eddie Bok's "Ladles Home Journal." She does, Eddie; she does if he is married to her. LOCATED THE STING The amateur poet down at Peabody who sang through the columns of the local paper, Starry will be your crown As you 6it on that heavenly throne, unconsciously solved that riddle of ages: "Oh, Death, where is thy sting?" Osborne Farmer. "General Strike in Germany." Headline. About time their'generals struck. The only thing we know about Bolshevism is that we dont like it.
Oil Comes Corn in One Piece
"Gets-lt" Leaves Toe As Smooth As the Palm of Your Hand. There's only one corn remedy in the world that peels corns and calluses off like a banana peel, and that's "Gets-It." For walkers and standers,
Put 2 Drops of "Gets-It" on, and smile!
for shoppers and dancers, there's immediate relief from corn pains, and a quick finish for any corn or callu3. "Gets-It" is applied in two or three seconds. There's no work, no fussy plasters, no wrapping of toes. "GetsIt" dries in a second or two. That's all. As easy to use as signing your name. The corn loosens from tha true flesh and you peel it right off with your fingers while you wonder at the sight and smile. That's why "Gets-It" is the biggest selling cornremedy in the world today. Be cornfree at last. "Gets-It," the guaranteed, moneyback corn-remover, the only sure way, costs but a trifle at any drug store. M'fd by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, 111. Sold in Richmond and recommended as the world's best corn remedy by A. G. Luken and Clem Thistlethwaite. Adv. - - '
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A limit of one sack of flour with each $5 order Flour 7 brands, Spring, Fall ancl Winter Wheat $1.52 Potatoes Seed stock, per sack approximate bu.$1.49
PRUNES, large size per pound 21 Cooking Figs, lb...27 Dried Peaches, lb... 210 Evaporated Apples, per pound 21J Dried Apricots, extra choice, lb 27? Just a few fancy Apricots and Figs left at this price. Can Corn 13 Drinking Cider 20tf 5 Lb. Pennant Syrup, 45 Log Cabin Syr., 25, 50tf Baked Beans, can..l2 Vick's Salve . 22tf Kit Dye, 4 for . ..25 Sardines, large size. .20? in mayonnaise dressing, 3 for $1.75 ; each . . . 59
Peanut Butter, lb. . .19.k Crackers, lb 1S2 Oleo, 3 kinds, lb 3l Eggs, dozen 40 Coffee, 2 lbs. .... 75c4 Mrs. Rorer's 50c Grade Can Sweet Potatoes. .25 Cheaper than Fresh Ones Can Hominy, large, 122? 1 Lb. Tall Salmon.. 182 Can Tomatoes 12&? Scrap Tobacco, 3 for 25 Can Sauerkraut 10& Pop Corn, lb 15 Toilet Paper, 6 for. . .25 BROOMS 4-sewed; 3 for $1.75; each. . .59 FREE One package of Easter Egg Coloring with each order.