The Jacksboro Gazette (Jacksboro, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 26, 1917 Page: 1 of 8
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The Jacksboro Gazette
volume xxxvm.
JACKSBORO, TEXAS, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1917
NUMBER 46
HOMECOMIMEEK
BEGINS IN JACKSBORO MAY
TWENTY-SEVENTH, CON-
* TINUES FIVE DAYS.
f
I
I BIG EVENT FOR FIVE UTS
Get Ready to Enjoy the Great
Attractions that Will Be Here
the Entire Week.
institutions, to do more than to
furnish the Legislature with all
needed information upon which
to base intelligent legislative ac-
tion. ' ,
Some members of the Legisla-
ture seem to doubt the wisdom of
our activities, or to question
whether the expenditure required
is resulting in commensurate ben-
efit*to agriculture. I have laid
before the committees detailed in-
formation which shows actual ac-
complishment in the increase of
agricultural returns many times
in excess of the appropriation re-
quired. In this time, particular-
ly, when the very life of the na-
tion depends upon an increase of
food, it seems to me that thought-
ful ami patriotic men ought not
to hesitate to make any reasona-
ble appropriation. The amount
we are asking is precisely the
Without a single doubt, Jacks- amoun^ fixed by the Smith-Lever
boro is making plans for the big-. Acj. 0f Congress, which the State
gest event in her history. A con- mus^ duplicate in order to receive
tract signed by a number of citi- pederal appropriation. The
zens will bring to our town a fine denjai 0f this appropriation will
offering of music, oratory and practically destroy the extension
dramatic art, headed by the world work of the A & M College, in-
famous Canadian Band, The cjuding farm demonstration and
Kilties.” Not one stone will be home demonstration work in
left unturned in the great ad\ er- akout one hundred counties,
tising campaign which will com- por the reasons set forth I re-
mence Monday with the ad\ance Spectfuiiy suggest that citizens of
ticket sale. The price is unheard J ^exas, who are familiar with our
of—ten entertainments (many of i activities and who think they
them double numbers) for $2,00 0Ugfit to be sustained and expand
adults, and children $1.00. It is|edj ghould communicate their
up to the people of Jacksboro to j wishes to Representatives in the
give every possible support to Legislature without delay, for the
this big undertaking. When you Qeneraj Appropriation Bill is now
are called upon be ready to sign being framed, and those familiar
up for one season ticket for each legislation know it ,is not ea-
raember of your familv and help Ly. add demg to the Appropria
pass the word around “ Hurrah |tiop Bill after it comes to the
PRESIDENT OUTLINES
REASONS FOR SELECT-
IVE DRAFT POLICY.
Washington, April 19.—Presi-
dent Wilson today, in a letter to
Representative Helvering of Kan-
sas, outlined in detail why he be-
lieves selective draft is prefera-
ble to the old volunteer system.
The letter follows:
“My Dear Mr. Helvering.—I
welcome the inquiry of your letter
of April 19 because I have realiz-
ed the truth of what you say from
my own observation, namely, that
what is meant to be understood
by the selective draft is not gen-
erally understood throughout the
country.
“The process of the draft is, I
think, very clearly set forth in the
bill drafted by the War Depart-
ment, and which I so earnestly
hove the Congress will adopt, but
it is worth while to state the idea
which underlies the bill a little
bore fully.
“I took occasion the other' day
in an address to the people of the
country to point out the many
forms of patriotic service that
were open to them and to empha-
size the fact that the military part
for the Home Town—Our Town. ’ ’ Committee.
CONTROL OE F000
PRICES IS URGED
SECRETARY ASKS POWERS
BE PLACED WITH NATION-i
AL COUNCIL OF DEFENSE.
CALLS FOR FOOD SURVEY
Estimates That Total of $25,000, <
000 Needed to Carry Out the
Plans Suggested.
Washington, April 20.-—Secre-
tary Houston today recommended
to the Senate that the Council of
Council of National Defense, to
be used only when directed by
the President. It is possible that
the mere existence of the power
would make action unnecessary.
The Government should have full
discretion in the matter. It might
be wise to fix a minimum price to
producers for only one important
commodity, just as it might be
wise to fix a maximum price
which consumers might be expect-
ed to pay for only one or several
products.
$25,000,000 Needed for Plan.
It is estimated that approxi-
mately $25,000,000 will be requir-
ed to carry out the plans outlined
herein. In order that prompt
steps may be taken to put them
into effect, it is urged that imme-
diate action be taken to give the
department the requisite authori-
ty and to make available the nec-
esary funds.”
Secretary Houston informed the
DECATUR DISTRICT CON-
FERENCE TO MEET AT
METHODIST CHURCH.
Senate that the department had
National Defense be empowered I arranged to keep in touch with
to fix minimum and max'mum I cultural organizations in the
food prices. course of its work, for the purpose
To meet the food situation See- of stimulating production and en-
retary Houston told the Senate I ciuraging conservation,
the Department of Agriculture “Some of the greatest prevent-
needs the following authority and able wastes are in the home,’
power: wrote the secretary.
To make a complete survey of Prompt enlargement of the fore
supply of the Nation, J es to aid farmers in combating de-
of the service was by no means the
only part, and perhaps, all things I the food
considered, not the most vital with a view to secure fuR infor- j struetive" pests, which is expected
part. Our object & all the pro- j mation as to its location, owner- to save many tons of food now
ductive and active forces in the j sip and where it is needed, and lost.
Nation and their development to complete knowledge as to the in-1 Safeguarding of seeds for the
the highest point of co-operation 1 strumentalities and agencies that 1918 planting,
and efficiency, and the idea of the j own, control, manufacture, and Enlargement of the forces to
selective draft is that those should distribute food produets. v encourage preservation of perish
be chosen for service -in the army ‘ ‘ After investigation and inves- able products on the farms by
who can be most readily spared tigation and in eo-operation with canning and preserving,
from the prosecution of the other I the trade interests involved, to »p0 Increase Flour Supply.
. activities tvhieb the'country mtiSt j establish minimum grades and “It is estimated that the flour
Booster trips are being planned j • The College has done its best in j engage in and to which it must classes of farm products, inelud-JSUppiy>>
to all nearby towns. If you ownu^ task ]ajd Up0n it, but the Col- devote a great deal of its best en-jing seeds, and standards for re- J “
an automobile you can help by hege ^ not legislate. If the peo-Urgy and capacity. . | eeptaeles for such products, to- could be increased 18,000,000 bar-
getting in line when called upon. pje wigh the Legislature to sustain! “The volunteer system does not get her with authority to effect a reis/a year through the milling of
At least twenty cars will be neees- the College, it is their duty to so j do this. When men choose them- suitable degree of supervision of wheat so as to make 81 per cent of
sary to carry the Jacksboro Con- J deejare I selves they sometimes choose with their application through such in- the kernel into flour instead of 73
cert Band with the orators, boost-. Clarence Ousley, Director. 1 out due regard to their other re- speetion service as may be neees- per cent ag at preSent. The prob-
ers and advertisers. I sponsijjilities. Men may come from sary. lem, however, has many sides, and
the farm or the mines or from “To license and supervise the!how far the increased milling
the factories or centers of busi- operation of all plants, mills, j should be pressed are important
ness who ought not to come, hut packing-houses, canneries, slaugh-1 questions to be considered. Some
ought to stand back of the army ter-houses, breweries, distilleries, of the European Nations have se
in the field and see that they get storage-houses or other establish- cured a considerable addition to
everything that they need and j ments or factories in which food I the food supply either by reduc-
that the people of the country j0r feeds, agricultural implements ing the production of malt liquors
are sustained hi the meantime. | and machinery and materials j or by reducing or prohibiting the
Jacksboro is indeed fortunate
this spring to have so many insti-
utions of an upbuilding nature
o hold sessions in her midst. Not
the least important of these gath-
erings is to take place this week.
Beginning with Wednesday
night and going through Sunday,
the 29th, services will be held
which will be of general interest
to the public at large. There will
be ,a good sermon each day at 11
a. m., and also at 7:45 p. m. The
local church will receive great ad-
vantage by attending all the busi-
ness sessions. Over twenty pas-
toral charges will be represented
and quite a number of connection-
al representatives are expected.
The local church is making
preparations to entertain this
gathering in the same hospitable
way in which the Mothers’ Con-
gress was entertained.
Speeial music will be rendered
by loeal organizations every
night.
All Jacksboro is expected to
welcome the visitors in onr gener-
ous, Southern fashion.
Petrograd, April 13.—The Rus-
sian, Provisional Government has
decided to place a contract in the
United States for 40,000 railway
cars? and 2,000 locomotives to be
delivered by July, 1918.
said; Secretary Houston,
on the basis of a normal crop,
The Chautauqua will be held in j Vrooman Praises Spirit of South,
a big tent, probably erected near
the Methodist church or some oth-1 Washington April 23.—Fresh
er central location. Ample* seat- from an extended tour of the
ing arrangements will be made for South in the interest of agrieult-
the entire community. ural preparedness, Carl Vrooman,
Inasmuch as the first day’s pro- assisted secretary of agriculture,
gram comes on Sunday The White
& Myers Chautauqua System has
offered the use of the big tent for
ji big union meeting Sunday morn-
ing, May 27th.
The regular first day’s program
will be arranged both afternoon
and night to suit the day.
G«t the Chautauqua spirit! All
boost together!
returned here today enthusiastic
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,. , . , ,, .. v |tion to serve and that a public for agricultural purposes, arepre- ing into the manufacture of alco-
o ee<’ vrooman. j authority should choose those up- pared, manufactured, or kept for holic beverages in this country
on whom the obligation of milita- gale or distribution. This power in one year on the basis of prices
ry service shall rest, and also in should include authority to make lower than those now prevailing
a sense choose those who shall do rules and regulations governing is approximately $145,000,000
1
A. AM. COLLEGE APPRO-
PRIATION OPPOSED.
” said Vrooman.
“Moreover the South has be-1
gun the work of organization and!
mobilization of an army of food
producers and food conservers rp8t tup Nation’s work ° "*•' J 7 (lmL . . „ ,
* — vi. | “ I Lh;^rinXrr I
tally to the part w hich the Unit- i believe, than any other single _
ed States must play in furnishing strumentality to create the im
food to its allies.” * '■ -
m* over and operation of them when- J largely through increased efficien-
College Station, Texas, April
21.—I feel I owe it to the people
of Texas, who are familiar with
the agricultural activities of the
Agricultural and Mechanical Col-
lege, working in co-operation with
the United States Department of
Agriculture, to report that I find
some opposition in the Legislature
to the appropriation necessary to
maintain Extension work, and
measurably to meet the increas
ing demand for agricultural de
velopment. While I can not think
that the Legislature, after due re-
flection, will deny the appropria-
tion, I feel very great concert
about the matter. I have appear-
ed before the committees of the
House and the Senate, and the
time permitted have made
argument of whick I am
- for the maintenance and
"Hof the work. I do not
I ought to
not becom-
, especially
Would Free Bohemians.
Washington, April 19.—In re-
sponse to a telegraphic appeal
from 2,000 Bohemians in mass
meeting at Ilalletsville, Texas, to-
day, Representative M. K. Mans-
field will offer a resolution declar-
ing for free Bohemia, which he
will ask the Committee on For-
eign Affairs to report. Bohemia is
now governed by Austria. Bohe-
mians throughout the eountry
have rallied to the support of the
United States in its declaration of
a state of war against Germany.
Can ,Not escape
pression of universal service m
the army and out of it, and, if
properly administered, will be a
great source of stimulation.
iver such course may be necessa-|
ry in the public interest.
To Require Prompt Movement.
“To require the
f
ey on the farms and ranges al-
ready in operation. This is not a
time for experiment in new areas
preference Iand new or ^tinetd crops
and processes."
The Federal Trade Commission
tilizers, insecticides, fungicides j called into conference today a
. .. . I and farm implements or machin- dozen Senators and Representa-
get that some b0U,000 men will be , r , , . I,. .
ery, or the material required m I tives to discuss the food situation.
their manufacture. j Legislation to give the commis
Tb enlarge the existing tele- sion more Power to deal
there I graphic market news service of trillion and thus make its foot
the department, which now cov-1 investigation more effective was
Cordially and sincerely yours, Iers live 8tock and meats and cer*
“Woodrow Wilson.” jtain foods, vegetables and other The commission was asked to
perishables, in order to assist by day to suggest laws to stop price
Col. C. C. Slaughter Contributes | securing comprehensive informa- manipulation and other unfair
to Food Supply. tion from all shipping areas in the practices in the fod trade.
Col. C. C. Slaughter, according distribution of products ccording Trade Commission to Aid.
Obligation By *° a news item, has offered 10,000 |t0 tke proportionate requirements in its pian for an investigation
acres of land to the people who consuming centers. J Qf the present food supply the de-
Getting Married. j will take it and develop it into ‘‘In ease of extreme emergency partment has arranged for the
farms. This is to help to feed the the Government should have pow-jhelp of the Federal Trade Com-
Washington, April 19.—Men of world. er to purchase, store and subse
“Those who feel that we are movement by the common carriers
the 1
voluntary principle seem to for-
get that some 600,000 men will be
needed to fill the ranks of the reg-
ular army and th% National Guard
and that a very great field of in-]
dividual enthusiasm lies
wide open.
military age who have married
since a state of war against Ger-
many was declared will not escape
their obligation of military ser-
vice, under & war department pol-
mission. The commission is lay-
Col. Slaughter has long beenlquently dispose of food products}ing plans for the inquiry and to-
known for his great contributions to groups of people or communi-
to church and charity and this ties rganized in some form, and
comes as a great contribution to to fix maximum or minimum prie-
the cause of his state, his country j es. Perhaps the exercise of thia
day called into conference more
than a dozen Senators and Repre-
sentatives for suggeston. The con-
cert of opinion, it was said after-
should interpret the act creating
it in the most liberal fasbinn, and
should get down to basic facts
concerning the handling of food
resources.. JJfrt-----
Some officials believe the Trade
Commission has enough power to J \
make unnecessary the use of ex- ‘ 1
reme legislation in regulating the
control of food, although addi-
tional powers should be given for
an emergency.
The Senators and Represents-.
tives with the commission today
were chosen from among the large
number that have introduced food
legislation in Congress and oth-
ed in the food situation. Many of
ers who are particularly interest-
them had suggestions to offer as
to the scope of the investigation.
As outlined tentatively by the
commission the inquiry would go
into every phase of the food pro-
duction and distribution.
Facts Before Applying Remedies.
Officials of all departments and
divisions of the Government real-
ize that the facts of the situation
existing must be learned before
remedies can be planned. Now,
no one knows how much food
there is in the eountry and how
it is distributed. Of certain foods
the Government has exact knowl-
edge, but of others it has virtual-
ly none.
Suggestions that the Govern-
ment is contemplating measures
for national prohibition during
the war as a means of nereasing
the food supply are met with the
statement by officials that no ear-
ly action in that direction is like-
ly, as it is not considered necessa-
ry at this time. Secretary Hous-
ton alluded to it today in his let-
ter to the Senate by a reference
to European action in restricting
the manufacture of alcoholic li-
puors. He made no recommenda-
tions, however, merely pointing
out that the European Govern-
ments have saved considerable
food that way. Estimates, he said,
put the amount of food made in-
to liquor in the United States at
about $145,000,000 worth annual-
ly.
The problem he defined as oab
of more concentration of effort;
not that of putting more land an-
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