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During first of last week, two- pound lots had been sold, but by the latter part of the week, the supply was exhausted and storekeepers could fill no orders. Large shipments are now ready for consumption and with care in distribu- tion the grocers anticipate no further shortage. France Buys Much of Argentina Grain Buenos Aires, Oct. 29.-France has been this year one of the principal purchasers of Argentine grain. Be- 334 S. State Dames Old Stand Phone 24 6-J THEM ICH1C ENTENTE COUNTERS HUN ROUTE THROUGH BLKANS LINE WILL LINK LONDON WITH FAR EAST THROUGH SERBIA Athens, Oct. 29.-A new trans-Eu- ropean route linking London and Paris with the Balkans and the Orient, as a counter-project to the German plan1 linking Berlin, Vienna, and Budapest with Constantinople and the Orient, is one of the developments of the war1 which is now being worked out ini much detail. It is a leading feature of the plan to rehabilitate Serbia by making her the nucleus of a great con- federation of the Balkan Slav com- munities - Serbs, Croats, Slovenes, Dalmatians, Bosnians-for the natural highway of the entente powers to the Orient lies directly through this pro- posed new southern Slav state. It remained for the present war to make plain-for the first time that the natural route across the Balkans to the Orient was not the one chosen by the Germans, running north and south, but the old route used from time im- memorial running almost east and west across this country of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. The German route has been laid out purely for purposes of imperial expansion, link- ing Berlin-Vienna-Budapest-Belgrade- Sofia-Constantinople and the Orient beyond. But the experience of the Balkans had shown this was entirely an artificial route, which ignored the formation of the country, and that the natural highway was the same today as it was ages ago when used by the ancients. Natural Route This natural route is as clearly de- fined today as it was in the old mi- grations. But it has the added ad- vantage today that i is a link, or ex- tension, of a larger trunk line running across the entente countries of west- ern Europe, and making a continuous chain from London, Paris, and Milan, the great industrial center of Italy, lcross the Balkans to Belgrade, Nish, Saloniki, and Constantinople. It is the Balkan link, however, which forms the entirely now feature of this route, with advantages contrasting sharply with the artificial north and south route. The old route, now revived as the natural channel of entente expansion, follows the course of the river Save, which forms a great valley running across the Balkans, with a level and almost straight way from a point near Gorizia, where the Italians are now fighting, eastward to Belgrade where the river Save joins the Danube. The pass through the Julian Alps at the head of the Adriatic is made along the river Wippach. Thus a natural and level route is formed from the eastern frontier of Italy due east, across the Balkans to Belgrade, and thence south to Nish, Saloniki and Constantinople. Must Close Gaps Railroads run along most of this route, but there are several breaksin the Balkan stretch, and there has never been any effort to unite them into one trans-European route. Now, however, that the entente powers of western Europe feel the spur of Ger- many's systematic extension through the Balkans to the Orient, the impor- tance of this route, as a counterpoise to the German plan, has just been realized. With the links completed and brought together into a working whole, like the Orient express which runs from western Europe through Berlin, Vienna and Budapest to Bel- grade, it is estimated that the trip from London to Belgrade could be made in 40 hours, as against 45 hours by the Orient express; and from Paris to Belgrade in 30 hours as against 35 hours by the Orient express. The proposed new state of the Serbs,, Croats and Slovenes is thus given a new importance in offering to the rest of Europe a natural highway through the Balkans to the Orient. But it has an added interest to the high officials and diplomats here in the Balkans and at entento capitals, in being a thor-. oughly practical and natural means of Offsetting the Berlin-Bagdad route southward across middle Europe. In- stead of "Berlin to Bagdad" is now GOERNMENT HAS NO INTENTION SIEZING FOOD FOOD ADMINISTRATOR KNOCKS IDEA HELD BY MANY With the opening of the state food conservation campaign yesterday morning Food Administrator Prescott flatly denied the rumor that the gov- ernment was about to swoop down on the canned goods stored up by the thrifty housewives during the past summer. This rumor, which had spread over a large section of the state, will prob- ably prove a serious handicap during the campaign unless removed imme- diately. It is presumed at state head- quarters that the rumor arose from statements from Washington to the ef- fect that overloaded coal cellars might be tapped by the fuel adminis- trator. All women on house to house crusades are authorized to deny this false report. A report that food is being wasted at Camp Custer has been circulated and has had a dampening effect on the launching of the new campaign, but these misconceptions will be explain- ed by the officers at Battle Creek it is thought. Regarding the false rumor on canned goods Food Administrator Prescott said, "I want to deny a rumor which it seems has been generally circulated lately to the effect that the food ad- ministration intended to commandeer food supplies stored in private, cel- lars. "This is entirely erroneous and mis- leading. The food administration, un- der Director Hoover, has been for months besieging housewives of Mich- igan to conserve by canning all pro- ducts that in the past have been wast- ed. It was with the idea that the families would have a stock upon which to rely this winter, and certain- ly not with the idea that the govern- ment would eventually take that stock." presented "Bordeaux to Bagdad," with the line oi commercial penetration running eastward across entente Eu- rope instead of southward across Ger- manic Europe. A Specialty Mrade ,o fCorsage Douquets FLOWERS FOR THE FAIR are always received with pleasure. No matter where a girl is going or what the occasion, flowers are correct form. Even if she isn't going out the sight and smell of a buneh of freshly cut flowers will give her a heap of pleas- ure. We send flowers anywhere at any time. We have every kind, fash- ionable and old fashioned, but all fresh, beautiful and fragrant. LAN D E RS 213 ELiberty St. LOWERS Phone 294 I 1-02 S. 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Serbian Prisoners Are Treated Better London, Oct. 29.- "Treatment of Serbian prisoners in Austria has shown a marked change for the better this summer, according to reports re- ceived by the Serbian government, This change, it is stated, is ac- companied by much talk among the guards and the population around the prison camps, of approaching peace and the restoration of Serbia. The largest military flagstaff in the country, 207 feet long and weighing seven tons has been put in place in front of the Eighth coast artillery armory, the Bronx. A Typewriter Exceptional For Colleghans Change your type in an instant from one style to hnothe-or any language. THE MULTIPLEX, HAMMOND] Two, sets of type in each machine. "Just Turn the Knob" Presto one or the other Simple-Compact-,Portable Beautiful work-beyond compare. If not inclined to a new machine, inquire for our Factory Rebuilt. We Rent Machines of high quality. 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In answer to the significant pause which follows, you abandon any idea of producing a freeze-out and surren- der your undivided attention. Catch- nig your breath, you prepare to tune up for the forthcoming bombardment, while this interesting representative of an obviously impressive organiza- tion, proceeds to deposit a knitting bag on that pile of papers resultant from a week's labor; leans a dripping umbrella against your desk's polish- ed surface; and after a search through the complications of her sweater, jack- et, and raincoat, triumphantly pro- duces a very business like volume; and accepting the kindly offer of your re- maining chair, gets down to business. It is when you are tenderly re-as- sorting your irreverently handled manuscript, mopping off the desk and carpet and gazing dolefully at the sub- stituted fountain pen, that the door again opens and a sweet voice gushes effusively- "Pardon me, professor, but would you prefer that your hair be considered aw reddish gray or just brown? And have you ever had anything to do with any person who was especially prom- inent?" Yet you furtively scan the columns of The Daily for the next few days, and you wonder just what was the idea of sending that reporter. Union News MODEL C The newest Patrick Model- Double breasted, shawl collar, pleated back, half belt, two side pockets; sizes 36 to 46. Made from the famous Pat- rick-Duluth all wool cloth. The yarns are spun from the new wool in their own milland the *coats are made in a model day- light sanitary factory. Each coat guaranteed. Next to Orpheum Theatre SEE u.s. When in the market for Lum- ber, Sash, Doors, Interior Finish, Office Fixtures, and Special Mill work. John pointed Hibbard, 18E, has been general chairman of ap- the Recreation makes "We try to treat you Bros.-Adv. for Efficienoy. Jessie Dicken Hosum, teacher of right." Huston voice. 1327 Forest Court. Phone tU. 1642-M.-Adv. 600- I LASS ADlVERT I ,Leava Copy, at Students' Supply Store in, Christmas entertainment, formerly known as the Spotlight vaudeville. Dec. 14 is the date set for the perform- ance, and all who are interested in giving "stunts" are urged to commun- icate with Hibbard and arrange for a try-out. The personnel of the com- mittees for the entertainment will be announced this week. The Union will hold a big member- ship dance Saturday, Nov. 3, the night of the Cornell game. In all probabil- ity the combined gyms will be used. The collegiate alumni will serve refreshments as they have been doing at the regular Saturday night dances. The dance committee and chaperons will be announced in a couple of days; just as soon as all arrange- ments have been completed. Tau Beta Pi, Sphinx, and Tryads will hold initiation dinners Wednes- day evening at the Union. The captains of the follow-up Un- ion membership campaign will meet at,7 o'clock this evening at the Un- ion. George F. Hurley, '18L,.president of the Union, states that there is a dearth of men capable of filling committee po- sitions. Students who have the neces- sary qualifications are urged to put- in their applications at once, The Daily's specialty is service to everyone. Let us serve you.-Adv. LOST JOHN J. SANER 310 W. Liberty Street Phone 2484 or 823-M FOR RENT LOST-A tennis racket somewhere State St. Finder please return 509 9. Division St. 1eward. on FOR RENT-Pleasant single room 832 to E. University Ave. Phone 1508-W. LOST-Will the party who traded tan raincoats at the Nickels Arcade Dance Fiesta Saturday night, please phone 717-J. 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