Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 46, Number 141, 25 April 1921 — Page 14

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, RICHMOND, IND., MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1921..

MODEL MILITARY UNIT IS AMERICAN ARMY LOCATED AT COBLENZ

. (By Associated Press) OOBLEXZ. April 25. A complete

outfit, a '- miniature army equipped j

with all -'necessary senrices, capable of taking the field at 24 hours' notice without. the assistance of any outside elements and one of the best military units ever organized In the -world's

history of armies such is the descrlp-1 tlon that military men, allied, neutral

and former enemies appiy to the American Army of Occupation as it is constituted today. That the efficiency of the training systeti of the American forces in Germany, the excellence, of their equipment and their faultless military bearing are generally recognized throughout Europe is shown by the fact that missions from various countries have either visited Coblenz dur

ing the past few months or have applied for permission to come to this base and get first hand knowledge of how It is done. Swiss Chief Impressed A few weeks ago the chief of staff of the Swiss army, arccompanied by several officers, spent a week in Coblenz as the guest of General Allen, the American commander, attended inspections, visited the barracks, reviewed the troops and returned to Berne to tell the officers of the Swiss army that the American army on the Rhine w.as "the most up-to-date, the best equipped and the best looking military outfit of all the armies of the world." Should circumstances require the American army on the Rhine to move against an enemy or to occupy further territory, 10,000 infantrymen composed of the First and Second brigades would furnish the bulk of the fighting force. Their advance would be guarded against surprises and ambush by. 300 cavalry and 18 airplanes, which would do the scouting before the moving infantry. Three trained pilots are available for each plane in case of airmen meeting with accidents. One thousand artillery men, serving eight batteries of field guns, would be on. hand to supply a barrage should is become necessary. Signal Equipment Complete. Three hundred men of the signal rorps battalion would look after telephone and telegraph communications v.ith the base at Coblenz. The railway engineers battalion, which is receiving constant practical training on a little branch line on the right bank of the Rhine which they are operating would, with the assistance of the motor transport corps, attend to the service of supplies of the expeditionary force. . The engineers first battalion would Ihrow pontoon bridges over such streams as were traversed In the advance. Six ambulance companies, assisted by a medical corps of 600, establishing field hospitals, would give first help to the wounded before their evacuation to the base hospital. Only one arm used In modern warrare is lacking tanks. As one officer remarked facetiously: "We have no tanks of any sort in this army." There is a machine-gun section with every company Instead of one to every battalion as formerly. Thus while the army of occupation in Germany numbers just a little more than half the effectives of one American division on a war footing, it is, nevertheless, a real army in the fullest sense of the term.

TOBACCO ACREAGE INCREASE IS PREDICTED BY SURVEY AMONG PREBLE COUNTY GROWERS

EATON, O.. April 25 Predictions of an increase in tobacco acreage are gneeral for Preble county according to a survey made Monday. Estimates of the increase range from 10 to 15 per cent, up to as high as 25 per cent, which many assert is the true figure. The reason for the increased acreage is usually given as the better relative price that tobacco brought this winter, as compared with other farm products. Although the . bulk of the 1920 crop sold at around 15 cents, a serious drop as compared with previous years, other products dropped even- more, making tobacco by far the most profitable crop. No tobaccco

growers could be bound who did not plan to put out acreages at least equal to last year's crop, and many intend to increase their plantings. One instancewas cited by Frank Gazell, of West Alexandria, of a grower who planned

to put out 12 acres, whereas his last year's planting was only acres. For the most part, however, Gazell, who is a government crop reporter, thought that the increase probably would not exceed 15 per cent., as it would largely be due to each farmer putting out an extra acre or so. Gazell bases his predictions partly on the demand for tobacco cases which he supplies to many farmers. Forecasts Increase. Mr. Walker, of the Renel Brothers Warehouse in Eaton substantiates the reports of an increase, stating that their sales of seed and conversations with farmes support opinions that

there will be an increase, possibly amounting to 25 per cent. Seed leaf will predominate, owing to a new strain which they have imported although elsewhere as in West Alexandria and in the north end of Preble, reports are current that Spanish will be more generally planted this year, seed leaf having a black eye on account of the differences in price. Frank Blackford, of Eldorado, also stated that a 25 per cent, increase in acreage might be looked for, and that Spanish wiil be a farite in his locality this year. J. W. Sherer, who headed the tobacco growers association a year age, warns against heavy planting, saying that a large production will result in a price depression. Gazell, of West Alexandria, stated that much old tabocco was still on hand, a buyer who stored in Gazell's warehouse still having his 1919 crop on hand and not having bought a case for 1920. Many other warehouses are said to have 1919 tobacco still on hand, and predictions are made by amateur and professional forecasters that a good crop in 1921, with what is till left from previous crops, will result in a serious price depression. Contradicts Surplus. This impression of a surplus is contradicted by Walker of the Eaton warehouse, who says that although it is usual for his company to carry three crops of tobacco, they do not even have any of the 1919 at present. Other large companies which carry large stocks also are cleaned out, a condition also true in the Meyers warehouse of West Alexandria, another local warehouse of a large corporation. Several farmers staled that thf-y were putting out from three to five and six acres each. One with a six acre planting had four acres last year, and other plantings range from no .in

crease to about an acre Increase in four acre plantings. Many instance were found of farmers who have been out of the tobacco game for several years who are planting again, and even some who never planted before this year, are doing bo now.

News of the Counties

LIBERTY. Ind. The annual Union

county play day will be held here next Friday. Parades to the fair grounds will be a feature of the morning entertainment. In the afternoon contests

of various kinds will be staged, followed by recitations bv Unicn county school pupils. An admission charge will be made. CAMDEN, O.. Robbers have been a source of considerable trouble here recently. Two thefts were staged in one night last week, the robbers escaping with a small quantity of loot in each case. The grocery store owned

by Elmer Van Skiver was entered and a small amount of cash and some of the stock was taken. A barber shop, owned by Charles Dearth, was also entered. There was no cash in the shop and the equipment was not molested. ' MILTON, Ind. Former students of Milton high school have been invited to attend a banquet to be held in the Masonic hall Friday evening. Wallace Warren, president of the Milton high schol alumni association, will preside.

Albert Ferris wil lact as toastmaster. Miss Margaret Ohmit will welcome the class of 1921 into the organization and John Posey Jones will respond on behalf of the class. LIBERTY, Ind. An all-day meeting, of the Union county W. C. T. U. will be held in the M. E. church here Thursday. An interesting program has been prepared and the state president of the organization, Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley, will deliver an address in the evening.

end thus lead to their becoming home owners. With others he counts the home owners as one of the biggest assets of the state. Those who -have looked into the question say that the number of men of fair or even large in

come, in Indianapolis for example, who j t-pend all of their money and never j acquire property is surprising. It is also surprising they say to note the number of men who' have large sums i

of money invested in places where they do not pay taxes on it at all. An Income tax of course would prevent this evasion of duty. Changes in Officials. While there was some delay abrout the resignation of Car: F. Wilde as deputy state insurance commissioner

and several conferences with the governor were held last week by Mr. Wilde and by Thomas S. McMurray, Jr., thw insurance commissioner, it is said that there was no controversy of a serious nature and that Mr. Wilde

rector of the public service commission was at no time in a mood to

make any struggle against giving. up

me insurance place. Probably no man has a longer record of service for the state than John D. Williams, who plso took a new

! position last week. Mr. Williams who

comes from Bedford, Indiana, was in the auditor's office under the administration of John C. Billheimer and since that time has had many different

; positions and has filled all of them

creditably. In his new place he will have charge of the office and accounts of the state highway commission. It is understood he was selected for this place because the governor wished a man of wide experience in the account

ing une. Mr. Williams has a very clear knowledge it is, said as to the legal methods of handling state funds and it Is not likely that some rather important changes will be made In the methods that have been in use bv the highway commission. Personnel Settled. It is said that the tax board probably will remain for a considerable length of time as now constituted the membership at present being Philip Zoercher, Democrat; John J. Brown, Republican, and William A. Hough, of Greenfield, Republican. Mr. Hough is

the new appointee, having been named last week. The . first session of the board has been under way now for two weeks and a great anount of business is accumulating for the consideration of the members. Although it has been understood that the resignation of Mr. Zoercher was to be called for, it is not thought now that any changes will be made soon, at least not until after the work of the present session has been completed.

on a small safe reading a newspaper in his establishment, the .Queen Cit Ladies' Furnishing store. He suffere an acute attack of heart disease n dropped to the floor lifeless. Mr Zimmerman was a veteran of th World war and served 15 months ii France.

Robert Zimmerman Dies

at Lafayette, Satarday ;

Funeral services for Robert Zim-j merman, 26 years old, owner of thei

The Vatican was seriously damage by fire In 1903, but none of the price less pictorial or literary treasure: suffered.

Fashion Shop here, were held at Lafayette Monday. Mr. Zimmerman dropped dead Saturday while sitting

Oak Porch Sets, Settee, Chair : and Rocker, $11.69 j

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(Continued from Page One) The governor so hi3 friends say, believes that the high taxes that must be paid on homes is one of the things that may contribute greatly to the feeling of unrest whic-h has prevailed in this country. He thinks also that the necessity of paying out a fairly high figure in taxes might lead some men of 1'igh income to adopt methods of thrift

One price and a policy of treating: everybody fairly has built up our enormous business.

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MILTON HIGH PUPILS GRADUATE THURSDAY

MILTON. Ind.. April 25. The Milton township school commencement will be held Thursday evening. The following program has been arranged: Music .i Orchestra Invocation Rev. Trowbridge Vocal Solo ..... Mrs. Russel Wilson Address Prof. J. H. Bentley Vocal Solo Mrs. Paul Wilson Presentation of Diplomas

C. O. Williams Music Orchestra Members of the senior class are: Naomi Squier, Mildred Larson, Abbie Hashour, Roderick McCormick; Homer Du Granwit. Roscoe Sizelove, Floyd Hines and John Posey Jones. Common school graduates are: Helen Selke, Luke Ingermann. Wilbur C. Myers, John C. Beek, Nora Fritz, Frances Connell. Kenneth Null, Paul Hutchinson. Elmer Gibson, Edward Hoffmann, Byron L. Sowers, Howard Klrlin, Lawrence Crawford, Earl Snullen, Vivian Trowbridge, Mildred Petty, Ruth Watt, Martha Lamott, Hazel Helmsing, Howard Helmsing, Paul Wambo.

Universities were unknown prior to the eighth century and there is no authentic record of one prior to the twelfth centuryy.

Our Luncheon Service

has won great favor among the business men and women who realize that they should not .eat too heavily at the noon hour. Our delicious sandwiches, salads and frozen fountain delicacies or a malted milk makes a very nourishing and appetizing luncheon. Our fountain service offers your choice of ten flavors of ice cream and ices in a large variety of dainty dishes or drinks.

At Feltman's

STRAP EFFECTS The most becoming shoe of the season is the Strap Pump. It is a trim style that lends grace to any foot. You will find attractive models here in kid, satin or suede, in various designs and colors.

Black Suede Strap Leather Baby Louis heels, pointed toe

.Fehman's Shoe Store. The World's Largest Shoe Dealers 35 Stores 724 Main Street

inc Wedding Token The Wedding Ring o! today scarcely resembles those of years gone by. Instead of the plain, wide circlet of gold they are now a prettier and more comfortable shape, of carved gold or platinum. Life-time Quality Yon can always depend upon one thing here and that is quality. Style and price, too, are right. The seamless rings we sell are the only kind to buy as they last a life time. They may be had in all styles CHARLES H. HANER Jeweler 810 Main St. Glasses Fitted

JOE WESSEL Wessel's Shoe Store

"Four years ago when we installed a Caloric Pipeless Furnace in our 120-ft. storeroom. We doubted that we could heat every corner of it in severely cold weather. "We formely had trouble heating the rear of our store, but to our surprise and pleasure the CaloriC has taken care of the whole room with satisfaction. "We burn no more coal than with two stoves, but the results are much more pleasing."

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Thistlethwaite's The Original Cut-Rate EVERY-DAY PRICES In Effect at All 7 Stores

Miles' Nervint Special

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Wine of Cardui at

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Stearns Tonic-at

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ALL SCRAP TOBACCO. 3 for

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Made to Your Measure $n 75

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Inaugurating a Dressmaking Department that will be an innovation, we will make to your measure Skirts at very reasonable prices from goods purchased in our Dress Goods Department. Skirt-making prices $1.75 $2.50 $3.00 According to Style Selected

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