L I 1 LP i E w NIHI 8 YKOOER ay. The recruit soon a soldier-trim, smart, success- --ou Bloch Suit for the man who wants to MORE MEAT AND RAIN BEING EXPORTED TO ALLIES Washington, Dec. 7. - Statements made in Chicago papers to the effect that meatless and wheatless days were beginning to show up as a failure, have called forth a denial from Food Ad- ministrator Hoover. "Results from meatless days have for the first time created a sufficient supply of meat to allow us to comply partially with the quantities request- ed by the Allies for shipments during December," said Mr. Hoover. "It should be a matter of satisfaction to the entire American people that their devotion in this matter now enables us to resume our duties to the Allies in this respect, and our endeavors should in no instance be relaxed." Wiea, Surplus to Allies As to wheat, Administrator Hoover said that the United States has ex- ported already its entire surplus to the Allies, and that in order to have, enough to last until the next harvest it is absolutely- necessary that conser- vation be continued. The statments circulated that the saving is slowing uip and failing of its object are attributed to opposersof the fast-day who are interested in seeing meatless and wheatless days abolished. They are claimed to rep- resent various interests, probably the large meat packers, who would like to see the price of meat advance. The stories are branded as "malicious and unpatriotic." OUTSPOKEN PROFESSOR GOES" BACK TO GERMAN UNIVERSITY W"AMING MUbI HEARH HIGHEREFFICIENCY SECRETARY HOUSTON DESCRIBES NEEDS OF COUNTRY IN ANNUAL REPORT Washington, Dec. 7.-With record crops grown this year, the nation's farm and livestock production must be stimulated to a still higher efficien- cy during the coming 12 months if domestic demands and the needs of the Allies are to be met adequately, Secretary Houston says in his annual report to congress today. "That the farmers of the nation have generously responded to the ap- peals for increased production, and that much has already been done to insure a large supply of foods and feedstuffs," says the report, "justifies no let-down in their activities or in those of all agricultural, agencies. On the contrary, even greater efforts must be put forth. in the coming months. Efficiency on Farms "There must be no breakdown on the farms, no failure of foods, feed- stuffs, or clothing. I cannot empha- size too strongly the urgent necessity of doing everything possible'to bring about a still further increase in the production of all essential commodi- ties, particularly of the staple crops and livestock." Confidence in the ability of the farm- ers to meet the unusual emergency caused by America's entrance into the war is reitterated by the secretary. Their willing co-operation since April has been prolific of encouraging crop increases, he says, and there is no doubt but that they have a complete and ready comprehension of the de- mands to be supplied as the war pro- Duofold HEALTH UNDERWEAR 1THIN LI1KE The layer of soft cotton on tho inside is :oothing to th The layer-of fine wool on the oits We is warm and can't The air space between the two layers of fabric ventilate garment and lets the body breathe. The outside wool absor from the inside cotton and drys it. It keeps the garment a and dry-never feels wet or sticky like an all cotton suit. 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Llberty Ave- Persoual Popularity of Faculty Mail Responsible for Re. turn Amsterdam, Dec. 7.-Prof. Friedrich Foerster of the University of Munich,1 whose articles in Swiss newspapers some two years ago caused much rage because they arraigned Germany soj bitterly and yet did not cost him his undergraduate popularity as the more "patriotic element" would, have liked, is back at his old post at the univer- sity again.., His return, late this fall, sanctioned1 by the German authorities in face of the protests of fellow faculty mem- bers who almost unanimously had dis approved of his utterances and writ- ings in Switierland, was permitte4i chiefly because Professor Foerster had achieved a, personal popularity with the students of the university that it seemed unwise to ignore. Resumption of his lecture course was conditioned upon his willingness to avoid political. topics. His first appearance on the lecture rostrum resulted in a scene unique in German university ~ circles. Cheers, hand-clapping, and stamping on the part of his adherents was mingled with the shouts- of disapproval from those who objected to his return. Four times Professor Foerster attempted to begin speaking, and four times he was prevented by the uproar. Finally the majority, consisting of his adherents, took matters into their own hands, and torcibly ejected the disturbing ele- ment, but Professor Foerster himself gave it up, and in the din slipped out of the auditorium. When he will at- tempt to lecture again has not been announced. Motor Car Industry Can Help Army New York, Dec. ?7.-Manufacturing facilities of the American motor car industry are sufficiently extensive to produce most of the materials requir- ed by an army, with the exception of.. foodstuffs. This conclusion was reach- ed after a general survey of the indus- try by Albert Reeves, general manager of the national automobile chamber of commerce, in connection with the of- fer of the manufacturers to serve the government. THESIS, BUSINESS LETTERS, REPORTS, etc., have them TYPE- WRITTEN by an experienced oper- ator-Biddle, Nickles Arcade.-Adv. Officers' Uniforms and accessories G. H. Wild & Co., State Street.-Adv. I- ceeds. "As it becomes more obvious that the surest way to force a righteous peace is to employ effectively all the resources of the nation, the farmers -will increasingly put forth their strength, send their sons to fight at the front, and see to it that neither this nation nor those with which we are associated lack anything in the way of materials for food and cloth- lug. so Figures Not Available While the precise figures for meat, poultry, dairy products, and vegetable oils are not yet available, the secre- tary estimates that the quantity -of these commodities is greater than for 1915 and 1916. Live Stock and Feedstuffs "In considering th'e whole meat sit- uation, it should be kept in mind that there is a close relationship between the production of live stock and the supply of feedstuffs, and that for more than a year past there has been aela- tive shortage of grains and of forage. The large production of these neces- saries during the present crop season should conduce to more satisfactory conditions for the producers of live stock and should, other things ,being equal, tend to bring about an increase. "But with the destruction of live stock in Europe and the great de- mands from there for meat and fats, with consequently increased exports from this country, it is clear that the supply will not be adequate for the domestic needs and for those of the nations with which we are associated in the war. Seriousness of Situation "The mere statement that the popu- lation has steadily increased in this country-the gain in the 10 years from 1908 to 1917 being 13,000,000- with an absolute decrease in the live- stock for the same period, would suf- ficiently emphasize the seriousness of the situation if conditions were nor- mal and the, demand for meats and fats were not so urgent." The report announces the organiza- tion of a special agency to ascertain to what extent the government safely can permit the use of national forest ranges for cattle grazing. A severe winter and late spring in the West this year induced the opening of the forest reserves to the animals much earlier than usual, and in 1918 the emergency use of the ranges for graz- ing purposes is to be much extended. Extension Service Material development of native ag- ricultural resources, the report says, is expected to follow complete organ- ization of the department's extension service. Equipped with an appropria- rush is already on. Fine selection at We are Making a U. S. Regul on should be ordered at once. OFFICERS UNIFORM .. 'i,' MADE TO MEASURE Let us give you our figures on your Uniform and C Extracts from a letter received from ILt. R. R. I Camp Custer, regarding his Uniform made by us. 310 Eng., Camp Cu Dec. 2nd, 1c Tinker & Company,{ Ann Ar'or, Mich. 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Rates LOST-Why bemoan the loss of that lied for and de- article when you can get it back through this column. .t 803 S. State FOR RENT ,I dining room AIM Anywhere In the U. S. will & you Iiad the VICTROLA Will there be a Victrola in your Home this Christmas? 116 EASY Grin nell Bros. So..Main St. TERMS tion of $4,348,400, .the service willpoon Inducti< be able to place one demonstration "Indu agent-possibly two-in nearly every of an a agricultural county in the country, of the and a woman in each large city to give Chicago advice regarding the production, con-, eers ga servation, and utilization of food pro-' of the ducts. Agents numbering 5,000 are Natural now performing extension work among ",spoke the nation's farmers and in the urban facture communities. Are RENT-Nice well heated.} Dance at the Armory every Satur- ay night 9-12.-Adv. I.