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Washington 117 Ptarl Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Michiganensian and Appointment Commit- tee Photographs SWAIN 713 East University Ave- STOP.AT 338 MAYNARD Fo Lunches and Sodas Try our Chop Suey Chinese and American Dishes I uUr; UIMU WI U ILWUWu i GERMAN FOOD SODRTAGE FURTHER REDUCTIONS IN MEAT AND BREAD RATIONS MAY BE NECESSARY Amsterdam, Dec. 25.-(Correspond- ence of the Associated Press.)- The month of November marked probably the blackest period in the history of the German food supply, not indeed, in the actual supply, but in the outlook for the winter and spring. The public had already become aware that the bread-stuffs harvest was poor and the fodder harvest bad, but further revela- tions came rapidly during the month which must have an all but catastro- phic effect on thinking people in Ger- many. The supply of vegetables, it became known, is very inadequate everywhere, there is hardly any pro- spect of help from the fish trade, and an alarming drop is shown in the pro- spects of the already scanty supplies of milk, butter and fat. Potato Crop Fails Finally, on top of all this, it became clear during November that the potato harvest is disappointing in the ex- treme. The quantity shown in the official returns is indeed so small that the authorities refuse to accept the re- vised estimates. Moreover, the quality in different, parts of the Empire is re- ported as extremely poor, so that an unusual percentage of loss can be counted on with certainty. May Reduce Rations It is now regarded as certain that both the meat and bread rations will have to be reduced in the early. spring, despite a desperate effort to gather up all the remaining foodstuffs in the occupied territories. This latter move- nent is likely to be extended. to ex- treme limits during the winter, with the result that the inhabitants of all occupied territories, face the prospect of absolute starvation for Germany's benefit., The failure of the fodder harvest coincides with I a generally unsatis- factory hay crop. This is leading to increased slaughter of pigs, a fall- ing off in the weight of cattle slaught- ered, and a steady diminution in milk and milk products. The place of meat cannot be taken to any extent by fish, for the supply of fish is very po.or, and the authorities hold out no hope of any improvement. Newspapers Abandon Pretencea The German newspapers have abandoned the pretence that "things will be easier this winter than last,': but they still cling to the hope that prAspects may be changed by some miracle in Russia or Italy. The Berlin correspondent of the Cologne Volks- zeitung, discussing the prospects of the fourth winter, says: "It will be the hardest yet. Every household will, feel its hardships more, because all the small stocks in store- rooms and cellars have been used up. The harvest has not turned out well. Nevertheless, the nation can hold outl if three conditions are . fullfiled Every possible surplus should be brought in from Rumania, Belgium, and France. All grain' musi be seiz- ed for the common store. Potatoes must be used for stretching the bread- stuffs," -1 Nilitary Nelvs I The .191S schedule for ba.sketball practice 's as follows: Seniors at 4:50 o'clock Mondays and Thursdays; iuniors, at 4:50 o'clock Tueslays and 4 o'clock Wednesdays; sophomores. at 4:50 O'clock Mondays and 4 o'clock Wednesdays; freshmen, at 4:50 o'clock Tuesdays and Thursdays. Three ecletric hair dryers have been installed in Barbour gymnasium dur- ing vacation for the convemence of those taking swimming. Women's league board of directors will meet at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn- ing at Barbour gymnasium, instead of the board of representatives as has been announced. There will be a regular Women's league party at 4 o'clock this after- noon in Barbour gymnasium. -V it. i ~k4,All wool FUr \VARSITY RNISHI . Beginning today Lieut. George C. Mullen will be in his office in Water- man gymnasium from 10 to 1 o'clock. Lieut, L. J. Williams will be in the office afternoons from 1 to 4 o'clock. Twenty men aredneeded in a brigade headquarters division which will soon be formed to act as an aid to the commanding officer. Men who are not already in one of the companies are especially requested to join the brig- ade. Full credit for military training will be given to the men and they will not be required to make up back time. In the regular army such a brigade is made up only of picked men and is considered a good appointment. Applicants should report at Lieutenant Mullen's office in Waterman gymnas- ium. Today at 4:15 the second half of the second regiment drills at the gymnas- ium. The second battalion of the first regiment has manual of arms. Beginning Monday, Jan. 7, manual of arms will be given each day at the gymnasium to the other half of the regiment scheduled to report to Dr. George A. May for athletic drill. Drill or lecture work will be indicated as usual by the display of flags. Fifty-two men are required to bring the bugler corps up to ' its standard. Men do not have to be bug- lers to join the corps as the Univer- sity will furnish instruments and com- petent instructors to teach the men. Applicants should see Frederick M. Thompson, '21, acting trumpeter ser-] geant, this afternoon or on Monday at roll call in front of Hill auditorium. Col. A. C. Pack, formerly command- ant ot the 31st Michigan infantry, has been placed in command of the 125th infantry at Camp MacArthur. Colonel Pack was recently inspector of the 64th brigade at Camp MacArthur. ~ Prof. J. A. Bursley, head of the army stores methods course in the Univer- sity, received orders from Washington Wednesday night of the acceptance of his commission as major. Major Burs- ley was detailed to active duty at the University and was ordered to "re- port at once." RECOMMEND 2 MICHIGAN MEN FOR CUSTER TRAINING CAMP' I Tailored to IndividualS 4 it I Rent ...... Drug Co. - For your yXmas Candies, Cigars, Kodaks, Stationery and Toilet Goods C Two Storc s 324 S.State St. C9NFEC 1123 S. Univer* ty Ave. suits and t) orsne - I er c, your beverage- Dcvo is a splen,]id soft drink on 'which to tr i;. Completely satis- fies that extraveant thirst that strenuous exercise is bound to bring-satisfies it without any of that after-feelin of fullness that comet with water drinking. You will find Bevo at inns, restau- rants, groccrics, department and drug stores, picnic grounds, base- ball parks, soda fountains, dininZ_ cars and other' placcs where ro- ireshirng beveragcs are sold. Guard again substiatets. Havo the bottle opecd in front of yo?, first seeing that the seal ic un- broken 01n11tha, Lt t~cr to-p bears the fo.t ' t, in bottles only, and bottled exckiaively by ANHEUSER-BUX-CH-ST. Louis Dcvo-the al-year-'round soft drink " -7-.- F :' WA RING LOO Joe Gin, Prop. $UT 314 S. State St. Phont 1244-4 method is invented o climnes and dollars fro n nd. The High cost-of Radio Military Fountain Pens ng from morning till WflstBatc O t&* rJ vered that (lie best is Wis thes 'ate.u¢en,, tw Waterman c. Letis prove it to $4.25 to $21 and ConKlin U N DRY U* of M. Jewelry 4 No. Main st Schlanderer & Seyfried 33-i - Til ion makes to treat you . for Eflue. right." Hu ney. Buy your iston Chapman's, tf. --Adv. alarm clocks at J. L Jeweler. 1> S. Main. II RTISI N CLv C opy at StU118ita Sujplyr St?, A Illicit Trading Increases The i'crease in illicit trading is the subject of a fiery editorial in the Brunswick Volksfreund, which says: "As soon as an order is issued, three-fourths of the population seek how they may evade it. They have lost faith in official promises, and the fear of starvation has them in its grip. For ham, eggs, butter and honey, senseless prices are being paid, and the rich alone can get them. Barter is also playing a large part in pro- curing provisions." Junior Play T:y-outs To Be held Soon Try-outs 'or the Junior Girls' play are soon to begin, according to Emily Powell, '19, chairman of the Junior play committee. In order to prevent delay, girls who wish to write lyrics are asked to see Emily Powell prompt- ly, or to call her at Newberry resi- dence. Several lyrics and some music have already been turned in, and the committee expects to have all the preliminary woe k completed within a short time. - Experienced typewriterj Stenographer preferred. ication necessary. Salary end upon ability. Write culars and address Smith, igan Daily.1 -To buy second hand cloth- 1 pay fair price. Phone' all 210 E. Hoover Ave -Boarders at 803 S. StateM odipg. Girls dining room LOST gnd bag containing knitt- es, half knitted sock, mani- and Waterman fountain Silliams St. Finder please Daily, Box G k ose leaf notebook on cam- * * FOR BENT FOR RENT-Rooms close to Campus. One suite for four at $2 each. One single room for two at $2 each. Army Stores men taken. Inquire, Mrs. Schumacker, 609 Monroe. Phone 2236-4. FOR RENT- Two single rooms and one suite. Newly furnished at re- duced rtaes, 602 Packard. 2373-R. FOR RENT-First and Second floor apartments in the Cutting. Call Janitor, 1159-M or 1898. FOR RENT-Warm quiet rooms near Engineering building, private fam- ily. 714 Church St. FOR SALE FOR SALE - Multiplex Hammond Typewriter, nearly new, cheap; also Encyc. Brittanica, latest edition, new. 0. D. Merrill, 322 S. State. Phone 1718. *1 Harold C. L. Jackson, ex'18, and Edwin B. Palmer, '17, are among the 700 national army men in Camp Cus- ter recommended to Major. General Parker for the new officers' training camp to be started Jan. 5. Selections are expected to be an- nounced today from the lists submit- ted. The men will.remain n Custer, where the camp -will be located. But 1.7 per cent of the total number of men at Camp Custer will be permitted in the new camp. Jackson was managing editor of The Daily during the last month of the 1916-17 school year. At present he i.; a first sergeant in the 329th field ar- tillery. Agnes E.-Wells Assumes New Duties Mis Agnes E. Wells, the acting dean cf women duini'hg the absence of Dean 'Myra B. Jordan, will be at home to Un- iversity girls on Jan. 17 and also the '1* ~ * o - U ATTENTION Students, before leaving for your Holiday Vacation, do not miss the opportunity. Be sure to come and buy a box of our fresh Home Made Candies. We have them in Handsome Boxes, of all kinds and of all sizes, atsreasonable prices. SWe also have Fancy Boxes of. Booth's, Lowney's, and Apollo's Chocolates. * Fountain of Youth PLACE OF QUALITY Treat y To a new s you go hc least get yo dry cleaned ed. We tailoring als A. .M CAMPUS 5I14 E, I U. of NJ Shoes repaired while you wait. G. Andres, 222 S. State St.-Adv.- 0.1 Special .Michigan's Greatest Music House Finest line of Music Instruments in the world second and fourth Thursdays in Feb- ruary at Newberry residence. Miss Wells will oblerve the regular hours of the office A the dean of women-in Barbour gymnasium. If interested in any kind of instrument whatever see us 2DTT~TMP.Tk tl Class dancing at the Pi demy Monday and Thu nings; 7:30 to 9:30. Pri