ONE MILLION
LABORERS ARE
NEEDED IN U.S.
Nonessential Industries of the
Nation Must Supply Them
to Win the War
Washington, Aug. 23.—There Is a
shortage in war work of 1,000,000
unskilled laborers and the reserve
of skilled workers is exhausted.
These facts were developed yester
day at a conference of field agents of
the Federal service employment.
Further curtailment of nonessential
production is planned to release
men for war work.
One I.ist of Nonessentials
Following are the industries which
the District of Columbia community
labor board, the first to make an an
nouncement, has listed as ninessen
tial.
Automobile industry accessor
ies, drivers of passenger auto
mobiles, cleaning, repairing and
delivery of same, sight-seeing
cars, autotracks. other than
those hauling fuel or doing gov
ernment work, teaming, other
than delivery of products for
war work.
Bath and barber shop attend
ants; bowling, billiard and pool
rooms; bottlers and bottle sup
plies.
Candy manufacturers, cigars
—! "obaoro. cleaners and dyefts,
clothing, confectioners and deli
catessen establishments.
Builders and contractors not
engaged in erection of structures
war •"orb- dncing ncud
mics. mercantile stores; florists;
fruitstands, junk dealers, livery
and sales stables.
Pawnbrokers, peanut venders,
shoe-shining shops, window
cleaners, sofe drink establish
ments and soda fountain sup
plies.
Community boards are being
organized throughout the coun
try by the Department of La
bor, and they are to work in
close co-operation with local
draft boards.
Must End All Luxuries
The labor shortage is so serious
that competition of a number of im
portant war projects for the Army
and Navy is being delayed, it was
stated at the conference. The field
ngents decided that the only way in
which the needed laborers could be
secured xvas to take them from non
essential industry.
"The time has come for the en
t're nation to realize that business
as usual is no longer possible." Na
than A. Smyth, assistant director of
the Employment Service, told the
conference.
American Armada
in a French Port
\mcrican Port, Western France,
Aug. 10. —Twelve o'clock at night,
all lights out ashore and afloat, heavy
rain squalls sweeping out to sea, and
this great port dark and silent as
the latest Heel of American trans
ports and convoys—thirteen monster
ships, ten destr vers, 36,000 fighting
men. and 5.000 crew —sweeps in
frcn\ the Atlantic.
And yet this midnight arrival in
the darkness and rain is only one of
the steady succession of great arma
das coming every three or four days
in the colossal American military in
flux with Secretary Barker gives
at 275,000 men for a single month.
These 36,000 men just In are the
population of a good-sized city, twice
.as many men as we sent to Cuba
for the Spanisli-Ame.ican war. about
b 'lf the force Napoleon had at Wa
terloo when the destinies of Europe
were in the scale.
And while this is one of the rec
ord debarkments, yet it is only a
small part of that mighty stream
coining in from the West. It is un
precedented magnitude of such a
military movement across the ocean
in the face of submarines that has
thrilled the Allied world and broken
the spirit of the adversary.
SOMHKK (JASSKI) IN* FRANCE
Marietta, Pa.. Auk. 23. —Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Kellar, of Manor town
ship. have received word their son.
Earl D. Kellar, was gassed in France,
and is in the base hospital in a se
rious condition. He is a member of
Company K, Fourth United States
Infantry.
Mrs. Caroline S. Baldwin
Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Caroline Stephens Baldwin, of
Perth Amboy, wife of Chauncey C.
Baldwin, died at 8.30 this morning at
the residence of her sister, Mrs. W.
_A. Hiester, 1100 North Front street.
"For two months Mrs. Baldwin had
been ill, and came to Harrisburg,
hoping to gain strength here. Mrs.
Baldwin was born in this city and
spent th£ greater portion of her life
in Harrisburg where she still has a
host of friends, who will be shocked
at the news of her death. The fu
neral will be held at the home of
her sister, Mrs. W. A. Hiester, and
arrangements will tie announced
later.
DAVID K. STItOUSE
David K. Strouse, 60 years old, of
York, a former resident of this city,
died yesterday after a year's illness.
He was formerly a Pennsylvania rail
road engineer. Burial will be in the
Harrisburg cemetery,
MAItY ANNA MUSSER
Funeral services will be held to
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock for
Mary Anna Musser, infant daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Musser. 611
Herr street, who died yesterday morn
ing after a short illness. The Rev.
Dr. S. Edwin Rupp, pastor of the Ot
terbein United Brethren Church, will
i be in charge. Burial will be in the
Paxtang cemetery.
A REMARKABLE
NEW PAIN KILLER
AVonaerful 20th Century l.lntment
Stop* Rheumatic and All Other
I'alna Surely and Speedily.
Those sharp, agonizing twinges are
almost instantly relieved by the re
markable new pain killer and rheu
matic remedy, 20th Century Liniment
Just rub It on—that's'all. Acts like
magic. No hot water bath needed.
You simply apply It direct from the
bottle.
Its positive, quick action in all
cases of Rheumatism, Lumbago. Neu
ralgia, Backache, etc.. prove 20th Cen
tury Liniment to be the sworn enemy
of all pain. It's the finest prepara
tion in the world for soothing sprains
and bruises. Try it. Just the thing
for your tired, aching, burning feet
Takes out all soreness and pain, leav
ing them fresh, cool and comfortable
Take a bottle home to-night and en
joy genuine foot comfort. There's no
xu-ed to nurse pain when you can get
quick relief at the nearest drug store.
■J our druggist can supply you.
FRIDAY EVENING,
AMERICAN TROOPS
CLEAN UP SNIPERS
WEST OF FISMES
Take German Pdsition and
Gather in Fourteen
Prisoners
With the American Army in
Franco, AUK. 2 3. —The Americans
made a local attack west of Flames,
on the Vesle river, between Soissons
and Rheims, last niKht. The attack
tendered the Vesle holdings more se
cure and also resulted in the clean-
War Savings Stamps Will Win the War
lIKI.I, 1091—235 UNITED
Satisfaction
What a big word is "satisfaction" in the thought of
the modern merchant who knows that around his cus
tomers' satisfaction, lies his business success.
"Always to please the customer" —which thought we
have uppermost in our minds at all tim'es—covers a mul
titude of things. We must show the new things first.
We must serve you in a conscientious way every time
you come to our store that will make you glad you came
and want to come again—we must be careful that every
statement in every one of our advertisements tells the
truth and nothing but the truth—all these things and
many more we know we must do to win and hold your
confidence and good will.
And all these things we have in mind at all times and
we urge you to come to this store in as critical an atti
tude as you may, and we are sure you will leave highly
pleased in every way.
Black Silks
At the Annual
Sale Prices f
Black silks in domestic and foreign )
makes consisting of Taffetas, Satins,
Messalines, Peau de Soie, Moire, Ren
aissance. Bonnet, French, Satins, French
Grenadines, Crepe de Chine, and jBjWI
Although the first days of the sale have CmH
made great inroads on our quantities, our fjJulftC
assortment still remains complete and the xjnswj\
prices are One-Fourth to One-Third Less MjjPJ
than regular selling. iffini
Other Autumn Silks JB|t
36-inch Scotch Clan Plaids —
the season's newest offering for X imJintja.
skirts, waists, and dresses in se- JHL •
lected styles and weaves, yard, jT'| |j|
40-inch Crepe de Chine .-fl) (Bi f
full line of colors and a big tw \1 I ]//)/(Jf
favorite this Fall, yard, $1.59 \|/ I I
New Wash Goods
FOR FALL DRESSES
Over 400, styles of latest Fall designs in ginghams, both
foreign and domestic; most artistically displayed in the fabric
department, rear first floor. Prices ranging from
32-inch silk stripe Pongee crepe the latest shirting for
Fall and Winter good weight; yet fine and dressy yard, 85#
36-inch, heavy silk stripe, shirtings in most bewildering
array of beautiful colored satin stripes, yard $1.25
Buy these early for the holidays to come and while the
choice is at its best.
BOWMAN'S —Main Floor.
Crepe and Silk Kimonos
Many daintv fabrics and desirable shades. Crepe kimonos
at *. i $1.50 to $3.98
Silk kimonos that are particularly noteworthy for their
rich color effects and beauty of design .... $5.98 to $10.50
Tan crepe kimonos in a Variety of Oriental patterns,
J P . • $2.25 to $3.50
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
Women's Bathing __
Suits, Water Wings,
Shoes and Caps^^bW
We believe we are safe in saying that no store in Central
Pennsylvania has sold any mofe bathing suits this season than
Bowman's. We had established a reputation for having the
most complete line and we determined that no one should
be disappointed who come here to see.
But the demand far exceeded our expectations, and even
though we had a greater assortment of pretty bathing suits
than in any preceding season, we were obliged to send for
additional shipments time and time again. We still have a
number of desirable suits. Considerable bathing sport may
be had yet this season, and if you need one you are that much
ahead of the game next season if you choose one now while
choosing is good. Kapo water wings, bathing shoes and caps
are also here.
BOWMAN'S —Third Floor.
ing out of a position from which
German snipers had been causing
the Americans considerable annoy
ance. The attack was preceded by
barrage.
The Germans made a counterat
tack at daylight in the morning in
an endeavor to offset the American
success. The Americans, however,
killed a number of the ■ Germans,
made fourteen prisoner and forced
the remainder to flee in disorder.
In the attack by the Americans a
substantial stone building formerly
used as a tannery was occupied, most
of the Germans having fled or been
killed when the American barrage
began. The tannery commands {he
Vesle bridges and other Important
points.
The Germans started their attack
with a barrage, then the infantry en
deavored to wrest the tannery from
the Americans. Close fighting ensued,
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH
tho Americans taking' three prisoners
at one olace and eleven at another.
The Germans during the day used
mlnenwerfers and machine guns at
Intervals, but made no concentrated
attack and the Americans are hold
ing the tannery and other positions
which help to make the Vesle posi
tions more secure. \
Patrol encounters between the
Americans and Germans have been
frequent in the Vosges mountains.
The town of Frapelle, captured sev
eral days ago by the Americans. Is
still under high explosive shell and
gas projectile attacks, but these are
gradually lessening as the hopeless
ness of retaking the town becomes
apparent.
SMALL FARM SOLD
Halifax. Pa., Aug. 23.—Mrs. C. B.
Wllbert on Wednesday sold at pri
vate sale her small farm located In
Jackson township, to James Luboid,
J2xKamai&
You Still Have Seven More Days
In Which to Avail Yourself
Of the Splendid Values to
Be Found at
August Furniture Sale
We have told you a great deal about the Bowman Furniture Department and the
quality of furniture we sell there. We could tell you a great deal more, but mere
words do not convey the impression that a close inspection will. We invite com
parison in meth of c sDuction, artistic design, finish and price. When you con
sider the dependable sort of furniture we sell and the price at which it is marked dur
ing this August Furniture Sale, you will realize it is to your advantage to make selec
tions within the next seven days."
We have told you of two, three, and even four advances which have been made in
some instances at factories since this furniture was purchased, months agp. As we
had anticipated these advances we take pleasure in sharing our savings with you. "
William and Mary Dining Suite I movable tray, finished in the antique
in American walnut best of detail brown shade of mahogany. August sale
construction and finish —-large buffet price $11.95
with removable silver trays, extension
table and china closet and butler's Overstuffed Davenport - loose
service. An exceptional value at this spring cushions full spring back, cov
price. Four pieces. August sale 1J ? a £° . tapestry, length
])r j ce $171.00 /8 inc " es over a 'b August sale price,
Four-piece Bedroom . Suite in
American walnut or antique mahogany. Special Restwell Box Spring all-
All pieces are well proportioned. . size beds, good grade ticking, soft, corn-
Dresser, chifforobe, triple mirror, fortable top. August sale price, $10.75
dressing table, full-sized bed August . Y, „ ~
calp nrirp 5129 OO Bowman Restwell Mattress one or
Sai P * two parts, well filled, good ticking, roll
Martha Washington Sewing # Cabi- ' edge. Full size or single size. August
net solid Mahogany, fitted with re- sale price $lO.OO
BOWMAN'S—Fifth Floor.
BIG SALE OF
Traveling Bags
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I They are MANUFACTURERS' SAMPLES. While there are V
scores to select from there are no two alike. 1
I Green special price .tickets on each bag and each price means a
Saving of from 25 to 40%
They are all of fine grade —made of almost every conceivable kind of
leather.
Pigskin, Walrus, Jjole Leather, Cowhide, and Grain are repre
sented in the lot. There are plenty of tans and blacks. ,
It would be useless to mention prices as there are only one of a
S kind and almost every bag of a different price. • f
\ Early comers will have best selection. 1 jjjj jj j
. v. BOWMAN'S—Basement. ■
for the sum of $l,lOO. Mrs. Wllbert
expects to move to Harrlsburg in
November.
POTATO LOOKS LIKE TURTLE
Halifax, Aug. 23.—Mrs. Elizabeth
Bower, of Second street, has a potato
grown In her lot which has the ex
act resemblance of a turtle as far
as shape concerned. The ■ tuber
weighs one and one-half pounds and
is an odd curiosity.
POCKETBOOK FOUND
The rings and pocketbook }oat by
Mrs. John Speakman, Boston, when
the automobile in which she ahd her
husband were touring caught Are In
Market Square, Wednesday evening,
were returned by a Hill resident yes
terday. He read of their loss and re
turned them to the police station. He
had found them during the excite
ment.
HARRISBURG, FRIDAY, AUGUST 33, 11H8.
HARRISBURG LAD RESTS
AFTER ARTILLERY FIGHT
Robert S. Cowan, formerly with
the Governor's Troop, now of Battery
E, One Hundred and Eighth Field Ar
tillery, has written to his mother,
Mrs. J. Frank Cowan. 2143 Green
street, telling her that his? battery
has been In active service for two
weeks and now sent back for a rest.
He has been promoted to be sergeant.
WOUNDED' IN BATTLE
Marietta, Pa., Aug. 23. —Mrs. Jose
phine McGurk, of Muddy Creek
Forks, has been notified that her
son, James McOfUrk, has been
wounded in action In France. Young
McGurk was the first to enlist from
Muddy Creek Forks.
KNIGHTS OK FRIENDSHIP
REMOVE GERMAN RITUAL
Atlnmstowti, Pa., Aug. 23.—The Ger-
I man language was cat out of the
| ritual at yesterday's session of the
AUGUST 23, 1918
Knlghta of Friendship State conven
tion. Reading was chosen for the
SPRINGTEX is the underwear
with a million little springs in its
fabric which "give and take"
with every movement of the
body, and preserve the shape of
the garment despite long weaf
and hard washings.
It it the yrar-around underwear, light,
medium or heavy weight, as you like.
"Remember to Buy It —
You'll Forget You Have It On"
Atk Your Dealtr
UTICA KNITTING CO., Makers
Sales Room: 350 Broadway, Now Yerk
Put Your Savings in War Savings Stamps
i ! WE AI^^UNCE^ ! I
THE ARRIVAL OP
NEW PALL GOODS
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j New Coats For Early . j
j Fall j
; Just the right colors and ma
terials; prices, $25.00 to $75.00.
All kVool Skirts ;
! In the neat pleated effects;
J serges and plaids; $6.50 to $25.00. , J
I BOWMAN'S—Third Floor. I
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What Kind of Hosiery
Do You Wish, Madam?
We can give you whatever kind you desire at whatever price
you wish to pay. For our fall stocks are fairly filled to over
flowing with fabrics and colors, styles and sizes to cater to
every whim and fancy of your taste.
Women's thread silk stockings plain black and plain
white double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter tops.
Good seconds, pair $1.25
Women's thread silk stockings,' black, white and colors,
double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter tops, pair,
$1.75 to $3.00
Women's stockings thread silk boots, black, white, and
colors, double soles, wide garter top, pair 890
Women's fine quality of silk lisle stockings double soles,
high spliced heels wide garter tops, black, white and colors,
pair $l.OO
Children's stockings silk lisle, fine ribbed, black, white
and tan, pair 500
Children's sox, plain and fancy tops, all sizes, pair .. 350
Women's stockings fiber silk, plain black, plain white,
double soles, high spliced heels, wide garter top, pair .. 500
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
The Importance of Being
Well Dressed
It's a woman's duty to her family
and her friends t6 look her best,
but most of all, it's her duty to her
self - . . CX r-.W
Good clothes give a poise and as- | Jj y*K )]
surance that are gained in no other
The first requisite of the well- Mj\
groomed woman is the corset—the j\J W, \
foundation on which the gown is / X
draped. If the corset is not adapt
ed to the figure or has not the proper I JS
lines' prescribed by fashion, all the IS 7\
charm and style of the costume are \ \
For perfect fit and beauty of line // / I' K \
we recommend Warners Rust ' Tj-j '\A
Proof Corsets. We sell them with i /~s f V
the strong guarantee that they will U L-J j &}
fit, and they will wear and keep their
shape; they will not rust, break or \A <J' ED'
tear. -
We have a large assortment of these corsets, prices ranging
from to $4.00. May we have the pleasure of fitting
you?
BOWMAN'*~-eftiid FXaaa. '
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next convention and the per capit
tax advanced to thirty-six cents.
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