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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
4
Allan Benon, former Socialist presidential candidate, quits the party in disgust over what he calls its non Americanism. He views the current Socialist stance as scarcely different from 1916, noting the war has heightened attention to socialist actions.
Lord Robert Cecil tells British Parliament to mistrust Austrian riot reports as likely German propaganda. He urges America to fight the Hun with force, arguing providence favors no one and victory comes from heavy battalions and steel.
The piece argues that the public bears added rail costs through higher prices for travel and shipped goods. It states travelers pay directly while most costs are passed to consumers, funding wage increases granted by Mr. McAdoo, funded by the general public during wartime.
The War Trade Board revoked import licenses for Egyptian cotton with an embargo potential through December 31 1918 if 80 000 bales were shipped since January 1 1916. Grades Mit-Affi and Upper Egypt, staple under 1 3/8 inches, are affected. 1915 140 million pounds imported, 1916 about 136.5 million, last year 77 million. debate over protecting southern long staple industry versus freeing cargo space.
Despondency is traced to indigestion and constipation. It quickly improves when Chamberlain's Tablets are taken as they strengthen digestion and promote bowel movement.
Gas in wartime Europe is precious and rationed for Red Cross ambulances and trucks. Ambulatory drivers must use strict odometer checks, trip cards, and shortest routes. Violations lead to warnings, wash rack days, or military discipline including possible expulsion to America.
The Atlantic Division of the Red Cross reports it turns out about one hundred thousand garments weekly as part of the national allotment for hospital and refugee wear. Ethan Allen notes the division uses up-to-date electrical cutting equipment and efficient assembly to produce shirts pajamas undergarments gowns and pinafores for New York New Jersey and Connecticut chapters.
A Red Cross solarium convalescent home opened at Camp Dix New Jersey in the presence of army and Red Cross officials and many chapter workers. The design matches the planned network of thirty eight model solariums. Albert W. Staub said the building embodies American spirit and care for soldiers health and comfort.
Italian soldiers and American Red Cross workers share a game on the Italian front. An ambulance man notes Italians catch the ball with their stomachs and are making rapid progress as they borrow the ball when not in use.
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