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BREAD RATION IN
FRANCE GUT IN HALF
food Administrator Issues
Summary of World Survey
of Crop Conditions; Are
; Generally Unsatisfactory.
Bread rationing in France has been
reduced from one pound to one-half
pound per day, owing to light supplies
of wheat and weather unfavorable for
planting. This is a feature of the
summary of a world survey of crop
conditions issued by Food Adminis
trator Wattles.
The survey shows crop conditions
somewhat unsatisfactory in almost
every important country with the ex
ception of South America, where both
wheat and oats acreages have been
increased over last year. The pros
pect is reported good.
Following is the summary of condi
tions:
Canada.
The Ontario potato yield is about
normal. There are still considerable
quantities to be harvested, in some
sections as much as 25 per cent of the
crop. Prices are $1 upwards per
bushel.
Australia.
Excessive rains prevailing are un
favorable to crop conditions. Pros
pects are fair, but wheat acreage is
reduced 25 per cent. Flour is being
ground and stored for foreign ac
count Wheat continues to be dam
aged, owing to improper housing fa
cilities. India.
Weather, is still unfavorable for
plowing and seeding, which is below
normal. Interior supplies of "wheat
remain liberal and port stocks large,
but flaxseed has preference in exports.
Russia. - '
' Seeding .has stopped, ' with wheat
acreage materially less than last year.
Scarcity of, wheat prevails in large
centers due. to inadequate transporta
tion facilities.
. I United Kingdom.
Weather continues unfavorable for
agriculture.
- : France. ; - j
' Weather is unfavorable for plant
ing and movement of crops; supplies
are light' Bread rationing has been
reduced from one. pound to half a
pound per day.
- . ;:- Italy. 'Y;7'
Unfavorable weather and scarcity of
labor and seed are retarding agricul
ture. Supplies are small and bread
rationing has been reduced.
Holland. V' (
The potato crop is exceptionally
good; unofficially it is. estimated at
about 100,000,000 bushels, which is a
superabundance for Holland's less
than 7,000,000 people. ,
; Germany. ' 1
t Neutral advices confirm a poor har
vest 6f wheat and excellent yield of
potatoes,
p Scandinavia.
Harvesting finished with vleld ooor
and quality unsatisfactory. Supplies
will generally suffice until January.
f .- South Africa.
' Wheat acreage has increased 2J per
cent and oats increased 3 per cent.
Crop prospects good; importation will
not be necessary.
New Zealand.,'
The government "has been author
ized to purchase the 1917-18 wheat
crop at $1.41 per bushel.
Bermuda.
The, yield of potatoes planted this
fall will equal and perhaps exceed last
year's crop, which was 90,667 bushels.
Deaths Renorted in
: American Army in France
; Washington, Dec. 14. General Per
suing today reported to the War de-
pmuiicui uic luugwing ueauis iroin
natural causes:
FIRST LIEUTENANT GEORGE
M. ANDERTON. engineers, Decern
ber 9, on board United States trans
port, tubercular meningitis, Alexan
dria, Vai
SERGEANT PAUL JORDAN,
quartermaster corps, December 10, in
juries resulting from motorcycle acci
dent, Lavonia, Ga.
PRIVATE HAROLD VARNER,
marines, December 9, pneumonia, ad
dress not given. '
ABLE SEAMAN JAN HENDRIX
BRAAFHART, United States steam
ship Berwind, December 11, lobar
pneumonia, address not given,
PRIVATE MAURICE I. CAP
RON, coast artillery corps. December
V, natural ccuses, Nashwauk, Minn.
Prepare Training School
For Army Surgeons
Fort Riley, Kan., Dec 14. It is ex
pected that approximate! 1,500 doc
tors will attend the training school
for army physicians and surgeons,
which will be opened soon at Fort
Riley army post. Plans for tht school
are now being made by the military
authorities.
More than 1,500 army physicians
and surgeons have been trained at
Fort Riley during the last six months
and sent to various stations in Amer
ica and France. The school to be
opened soon will be on a much larger
scale. They provide room for the
large number of men who will at
tend, some of the barracks of the
cavalry brigade, left vacant when the
Thirteenth, Twentieth and Twenty
first regiments of cavalry left Fort
Riley, will be utilized. . -
Revision of Copper Prices
. Now Beta" Considered
Washington, Dec. 1 .Revision of
copper prices was taken up here to
day by producers ana tne war in
dustries board.
Steel manufacturers who ' con
ferred with the board on Monday met
today with the federal trade commis
sion, which has been investigating
production cost on which new steel
prices probably will be based. Copper
producers will meet with the .com
mission later. ' '
Felix Calonder Elected
;. President of Switzerland
Berne. Dec 14. Felix Calonder,
vice president of the republic and head
of the interior, Thursday was elected
president of Switzerland for 1918. He
received IO rotes., ur. tdouard
Miller was elected vice president by a
vote of 155 to 44 for Gustave Ador,
Halifax Now Controls
Relief Situation
Halifax, Xova Scotia, Dec. J4.
With the relief situation so well in
hand that its services no longer were
require!, the Massachusetts unit, first
on the ground here after the great
fire and explosion, went home today.
The departure of the delegation, mem
bers of the general committee de
clared, meant that the city of Hali
fax, profiting by its help and its coun
sel, was prepared now to handle its
own problem. The big public fu
neral service planned for today was
postponed until Monday because of
the difficu'ty of opening graves, due to
the continued cold.
You can secure a maid, stenogra
pher or bookkeeper by using a Bee
Want Ad.
Old Wall Street Firm
Makes an Assignment
New York, Dec. 14. Jewett
Brothers, members of the New York
Stock exchange, who have conducted
a brockage business in this city since
1894, today made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors.
The firm issued a statement which
said:
"Owing to precipitate declines in
certain securities carried by us for
customers and inability of some cus
tomers to put up additional margin,
our firm finds itself embarrassed and
in order to protect interests of all
we have made an assignment." A
Looking for work? Turn to tht
Help Wanted Columns now. You
will find hundreds of positions listed
there.
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Filled With Substantial Gift Things That Linger Long in the Memory. Something From
THOMPSON-BELDEN'S Will Go Into More Homes This Season Than Ever Before. There is
Genuine Satisfaction in Christmas Shopping Here Any Day and All Day. Only a Short Time Left
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A Glove Certificate
BanishesUncertainty
They are issued for any amount.
The recipient1 is privileged to se
lect the style and color that
pleases best.
Then each pair is expertly fitted.
There is complete satisfaction
without confusion.
Buy yours today.
We Ask Your
Indulgence
In the Delivery of Parcels
We have lost our entire force
of regular drivers through en
listments and the new ones are
'not aa yet thoroughly familiar
with their routes. The result
has been a slowing up of our
usual service, but we expect to
have this remedied by next
week.
Unlimited Choosing
in Neckwear
Smart original creations from the
House of Timothy Crowley will be
more than acceptable.
Jabot collars with lace and black
silk stocks make striking gifts.
Satin roll and round styles in col-,
lars are Christmassy.
Georgette crepe and hand em
broidered nets make very effec
tive collars.
Satin and linen edged with real
Filet and Irish lace make lovely
collars.
Vests of pique and satin, both high
and low neck styles.
Prices you'll care to pay.
Umbrellas
For Men we suggest a good
substantial silk umbrella with
handles trimmed in sterling
silver. . '' j, . '
For Women, ; new shapes In
, black, blue, green, red, taupe,'
brown and purple. Beautiful
handles with arm loops of
leather and silk.
Children's umbrellas, $1 and
$1.80.
Suit Cat. Umbr.IUs that ar
very desirable because they
fold into a small space. $3,
$4.60, $6.
To th. Left As You Enter.
Children's Coats
Dainty juvenile styles, very
well made and correctly fash
ioned. Attractive colors, in
broadcloths, sibilina and fancy
mixtures. Sizes 2 to 14 years.
Moderate Prices.
Third Floor.
Christmas Cards
with appropriate greetings and
holiday illumination.
Id 18 Calendars unique In de- '
. sign and inexpensive in price
Third Floor.
Women's Robes
The selection will be at its
best Saturday. You will find
' any style or color you may
wish at s reasonable price.
Robes make delightful gifts
and are safely chosen at this
store, $5 'to $50.
Silk Petticoats
Attractive new models are .
featured in this holiday dis
play. Plain styles. and novel-,
ties are shown in all desirable
colors
$3.95, $5.00, $6.50, $10.50.
Second Floor.
Silk Underwear
A very lovely showing pf beau
1 tiful camisoles, vests, envelope
chemise suits., and bloomers,
all of rich silks. The idea of
silk underwear for gifts is
very sensible and while very
attractive not so very expen
sive. Main Floor.
The Toilet Goods Section
Is Rich With
"Ivory" tojlet articles, 'in
the newest styles and de
signs. Beautiful white,
dainty articles, specially
priced, Saturday, $1.
Gift Suggestions
Sachet Powders, 25c, 35c, 50c a
bottle, 1
Mary Garden Talcum, 60c.
Azurea and La Trefle sachet pow
der (Pivers, Paris); $1.00 a bottle.
Djer Kiss sachet, 95c a bottle.
Just arrived. Houbigant's "QueK
ques Fleurs" Perfume and Toilet
Water.
Toilet Waters, numerous odors, all
in holiday packings, 75c.
Silk Savings
on Best Qualities
A Christmas offering Satur
day of two fine silk fabrics
at a considerable saving in
price. These are the best of
their respective classes and
are above ordinary in every
respect.
Haskell's Satin Raye, $2.50
quality, $1.95 a yard, in a
complete range of the new
est colors.
Belding's Camisole Satin,
$2.50 quajity, $2 a yard. The
very best grade in ivory and
flesh colors.
These special prices for Sat
urday only.
Khaki and Gray
Mixed Yarns.
Third Floor
For Baby "
Besides every delightful
sort of outer apparel
and complete selections
of everything for baby's
comfort there is still an
other section of the
baby shop worth con
sidering. The Christmas. toys for bab
ies should be seen. They of
fer so much that is sensible
and different from ordinary.
Another thing, there is a
fine showing of celluloid nov
.elties, that will be acceptable
to every mother and baby.
Visit Oar Baby
Shop Saturday.
A Christmas Sale
of Silk Camisoles .
Sold as High as $2.50
Saturday, $1.39
The daintiest of camisoles made of messaline,
crepe de chine, China silk and lace. Beautifully
trimmed to harmonize.
A Camisole appeals to
every woman who tfould
be well dressed, as ' they
are a necessity when sheer
blouses are worn.
Camisoles of a Quality
Sold Up to. $2.50,
Saturday 1 .39
Sl. Commence at 10 A. M.
i Third Floor
Handkerchiefs
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Are Among the Most Delightful Gifts
From the standpoint of being practical or from the
idea of giving something delightfully dainty and at
tractive. Handkerchiefs are.particularly appropriate.
There is no end to the styles or prices one may choose.
That's one reason why our handkerchief section is
selected by so many as the best place to make their
Christmas decisions.
Plain, hemstitched linen
squares are here from
9c tip to 50c.
Initialed styles with ever
so many different kinds
of letters, some from 15c
to 60c.
Pure linen handkerchiefs
with dainty embroidered
corners. Priced 15c, 20c,
25c up to $16.
Real lace handkerchiefs,
beautiful creations from
over seas $2.25 to $25.
Hand-embroidered Ma-
deira handkerchiefs, 35c
to $3.75.
Ostrich Fans make wonderful Christmas gifts.
A Special Sweater Day
Savings Saturday on These.
Appropriate, Serviceable Gifts
One table of wool sweat
ers, both plain colors and
combinations. Sold for
merly up to $8.50, Satur
day, at $4.95.
Slip-Over sweaters, all
colors, at $2.95.
A heavy all-wool yarn
sweater, in blue, tan and
gray, Saturday, $8.50.
-A new Angora trimmed
sweater, at $15.
An All-Angora sweater,
priced at $16.75. ,
Silk sweaters, in a great
variety of styles and col
ors, at $25 to $50.
Dainty
Silk Crepe
De Chine
Gowns
Chemise
Boudoir
Caps
Third Floor
Silk Hosiery
Splendid Qualities
for Gift Occasions
A fine assortment of pare thread
silk hose with lisle tops and soles,
in these desirable colors bronze,
grays, pinks, browns, khaki and
all other popular shades. Excel
lent values, at $1.50 a pair.
Pure thread silk hose, in shades
I for street wear and evening oc
casions. These are silk to the top
and are $2 a pair.
Pure thread silk hose, In out
sizes; made with lisle tops and
soles, in gray, brown, bronze,
silver, black and white, at $2.
Notico that the above
are all p u r e ! 1 k.
Little Folks Need
Warm Sweaters
We have outfitted so many pleas
ant little boys and girls with
warm sweaters. Attractive and
colorful in spite of their warmth.
Brushed Wool Sets, each consist
ing of a sweater, a cap, leggings
and mittens, sizes 2 to 6 years,
$5 to $8.85 a set
Wool Sweaters in white and col
ors (link and link stitch), with
drawer leggings, mittens; caps
and toques to match. 1 .to 6-year
sizes. All at sensible prices.
Cap and Scarf Sets of light or
dark colored brushed wool 4 to
16-year sizes, $2, $3.25, $4.25.
The Children's Store
Is Bright With New
Things Many of
Them For Gift
' V Third Floor
No One Ever Possessed
Too Many linens
With the supply diminishing, with the knowl
edge that next year fewer linens will be pro-
duced, a gift of linens assumes added importance.
Our Stocks Are Wonderfully Complete
Offering an Unrivalled Selection
Damask cloths and napkins.
Madeira hand embroidered luncheon sets, napkins
and centerpieces.
H. S. damask luncheon sets
Mosaic napkins, hand embroidered, linen pillow cases,
linen huck towels.
Cluny lace scarfs, Irish hand embroidered scarfs
and luncheon cloths.
The Best Stock of Linen
In the Middle West
New Laces and Nets
Laces, Nets and Novelties pre
sent a lovely display. There are
real hand made filet laces you'll
enjoy seeing. Also Venise, net
top, Irish and val. laces, besides
a fine assortment of gold, silver
and steel laces.
Beautiful hand made filet medal
lions and silk nets, in all colors.
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A Holiday Showing;
Of Great Interest
Ivory Toilet
Article Display
Beautiful beveled plate mirrors
with backs of white ivory, in
soft, rich tones; long or ring
handles.
Hair brushes, with plain or con
cave ivory backs, bristles of the
best quality. The Du Barry pat
tern is the newest in the ivory
Pyralin ware and is very dainty.
Combs to match.
Notion Section.
Ribbon Fancies
It's a surprise to many to learn
how many wonderfully attractive
articles can be made of ribbons."
Conceits, both decorative and
useful are here in plenty. Every
one being truly exclusive, as each
is made here in the store by Mrs.
David.
They make appreciated gifts.
To the Right
. As You Enter
The Men's Shop
Is the Natural Place to Turn
For Gift Things a Man Will Like
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Reminders
Reefers
Handkerchiefs
Hosiery
Bath Robes
Umbrellas
London Scarfs
New Collars
In Feet Everything
Men Buy Themselves
Neckwear: The pick of thousands
of patterns, the most in vari
v . ety of pattern, weave and cok
or the looms could produce.
Ties made to give service and
satisfaction. You'll find the
value in each scarf whether
you pay 50c or $4.
Gloves t That wear well and main
tain their original good appear
ance. Mochas, Capes and light
weight Kids, all sizes, qualities
and prices. Driving Gloves,
gauntlet or short wrist strap
styles, $2.75 and $3.50.
Underwear: Superior, the perfect
' fitting union suits for men, in
wool, cotton and mixtures, at
$1.50 to $7. Winsteed two
piece garments in wool or cot
ton, priced according to quality.
Shirts: Whoever receives a Man
hattan shirt at Christmas time
is pleased because he knows it's
the best that can be chosen.
Colors are fast. Patterns pleas
ingly distinctive. French or
stiff cuff styles. A -'price for
every one.
Jewelry: Substantial kinds men
choose for themselves. Cuff
links,' chain ornaments, full
dress sets, buttons, vVstograms,
belt buckles. Inexpensive, but
good.
For Soldiers.
Money Belts: Of khaki, rubber
lined. Made to be worn under
the coat or sweater. Price $1.
Army camp pillows, air fifltfl,
collapsible, $2.
The Men's Shop- A Step Inside to the Left
president of the International Red