UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
NOVEMBBR 12,1918.
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--pie-baking record of 316 pies established on a previous occasion. Each pie furnished a wedge for five hungry and grateful American boys. That's why the Salvation Army stands so strong with our boys on the fighting line."
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1918
The rookies cheered because the war is probably over, not because they didn't want to go—for they did—but because they are glad there is no more occasion for war. American college men know how to do disagreeable tastes with the vim of one like the task, and at the same time be glad when they do not have to do it.
NOW IS THE TIME TO WORK
YESTEEDAY'S "victory" rally put every body on his tiptoes. Now that the shouting is over, K. U. will go on with its work, prepared to "carry" on so long as there remains work to be done.
Assistant Dean Patterson of the College struck the right note yesterday when he said, "Now is the time to work!"
From many sources come reminders that the needs of the nations are great.
In France alone, more than one-fifteenth of the population of the Republic has been sacrificed to preserve the cause of Democracy. Agriculture, commerce and industry have been wiped out in the invaded regions. More than 350,000 have been destroyed. The process of restoration must begin. A modest estimate of the cost is $10,000; 000,000. Money, materials and ships—and war workers without number—will be in demand for years.
France is only one of many countries to be rebuilt. And reconstruction is only one of many demands to be made on war workers.
The Red Cross yesterday sent out the message, "Keep right on working. Red Cross work must not stop."
"I hope the peace news will not have the effect of making the workers think their tasks are over," said a national Red Cross official. Another reminder that we must "carry on."
From the offices of the United War Work campaign directors come the admonition that peace does not mean a cessation of activity for the war organizations now asking for support.
"Peace will bring demands as great as those of war," a director has said. "It is no small matter to care for an army off the field of battle. Until a readjustment takes place, our work must continue."
K. U. will keep its head. The students must remember, "Now is the time to work!"
The greatest worry of some of the young officers in the training corps units is that they may be discharged from the army before they have a chance to wear their uniforms home to dazzle the old home town.
PIE RECORD IS BROKEN
BEATING the world's record for pie-making, and bringing great joy to hundreds of General Pershing's boys at the front in France Captain Reba Sayers and "Ma" Burdick, two Salvation Army laissies made and baked 324 pies between o'clock in the morning and six o'clock in the evening just before the launching of a great American drive against the Huns. "Ma" Burdick expected to come to America to aid the United War Work Campaign in November.
"It was a glorious achievement," wrote a soldier to his mother in New York, "and aside from proving of great practical value to several hundred doughbucks who partook of the pies the next day, 'Ma' Burdick and Captain Sayers broke their
This feat was not accomplished without great difficulty, the writer proceeds to say. Only six pies could be made at one baking, the oven capacity being limited. The hut had just been opened and a congestion of transportation made it difficult to supply all of the necessary equipment.
Instead of a rolling pin, "Mau" Burdick employed a broken wagon shaft which was hastily rounded by Captain Powell with his pocket knife. Had not Captain Powell and his pocket knife been handy, it is quite likely the lassies would have found some other way to roll their pledge even though they were compelled to press into service the casing of a 72 shell. According to letters from the front, the Salvation Army workers on the firing line are inventive, when the needs of the soldier boys are involved.
Some housewives may doubt the pie-making record made as stated, but it is vouched for as absolutely true. It must be admitted, however, that all of the apple and pumpkin filler used in making the pies was already cooked and steaming hot when poured into the pastry and placed in the oven. This, of course, had much to do in accelerating the amazing speed with which the pies were produced.
A GOOD BOOK ON THE WAR
FOR the person who cares to understand the great issues raised by the war,who wishes that he might participate mentally in the discussion of peace terms and the problem of national reconstruction in Europe, who would like to be able to follow intelligently each step in the military and diplomatic conflict, there is hardly a book to be found that approaches in usefulness The Century Company's recently published volume called,"Stakes of the War,"written by two very careful authorities on political and economic history.
William Howard Taft has written an appreciative introduction to the book.
A chapter is devoted to each of the small countries whose fortunes are involved. The complications in each problem are clearly brought out. The possible solutions in each case are discussed in a way to bring out the political, strategic, racial, cultural, economic, and religious considerations involved. As much information as the average reader cares for is concisely given.
The book is well illustrated with maps.
The sections in group C of the S. A. T. C.
course on issues of the war are using the book
for the foundation work of the course. The price is $2.75.
Merely Mental Lapses
Jokes and Alleged Jokes Captured by the
Knight of the Shears
UNFORTUNATE DELAY
"If you refuse to marry me I'll enlist."
"What a pity you did not ask me four years ago."-Sydney Bulletin.
BUT DID THIS GET OVER?
Son: "True, dad, but listen: By getting rid of it quickly I save lots of time, and time, you know, is money."—Boston Transcript.
Irate Parent: "You can get rid of money faster than any man I know."
MORE JUDGMENT NEEDED
The assassination of the former Czar aroused only languid interest in the Allied countries, but that isn't saying that a good, discriminating assassin operating in Russia couldn't get a big hand from the Allied public.-Syracuse Herald.
The twins had gone in swimming without mother's permission, and they anticipated trouble. "Well," said Tommy, philosophically, "we're both in the same boat, anyhow."
"Yes," returned Ray, the humorist of the family, "but I'm afraid it's a whale boat."—Boston Transcript.
KNEW WHAT THEY'D CATCH
IT COMES OFF
This is a grouchy world. Ah, me!
A fellow seldom laughs.
Why don't we wear the smile that we
Use in our photographs?
—Cincinnati Enquirer.
AND THEN HE WOKE UP
"Did you try the simple plan of counting sheep for your insomnia?"
"Yes, doctor, but I made a mess of it. I counted 10,000 sheep, put 'em on the cars and shipped 'em to market. And when I'd got through counting the wed of money I got for them at present prices, it was time to get up."—Boston Transcript.
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2A
His Mother Needed Money and She Got It!
AN American soldier hurries along the street of a shell-torn village, keeping close to the shelter of the crumbling walls, and runs up the steps of a battered chateau.
He climbs to a room where sandbags are piled high to the ceiling. Behind a rough counter stands a man of middle age—a man with an emblem on his arm and a smile on his face.
"In a hurry this morning, buddie?" he asks.
"You bet I am," pants the soldier. "We're going into the trenches at noon."
"Can I help you?"
The boy thrusts one hand into his pocket and with the other points to a sign on the wall. It reads:—"SEND YOUR MONEY HOME ASK THE SECRETARY HOW."
"Can I send this to my mother?" he asks, and draws out a roll of French bills. "She needs it."
"Of course you can," says the secretary. He counts the money carefully—twice—and then does a little figuring.
"And will you see that my mother gets it?"
"That makes $84.60 in American money."
"We will," is the answer. "Till give you this receipt and I'll send your money to the nearest headquarters. They will forward it to Paris, and Paris will tell New York to mail your mother a check for your $84.60."
"How much will it cost me to have you do that?"
The answer is it won't cost him one cent. His mother will get the whole $84.60. Every week the War Work organizations are transmitting more than half a million dollars from the boys over there to the home folks over here.
Why you should give twice as much as you ever gave before!
The need is for a sum 70% greater than any gift ever asked for since the world began. The Government has fixed this sum at $170,500,000.
begins. By giving to these seven organizations all at once, the cost and effort of six additional cermagnets is saved.
until 1919 their:
Unless Americans do give twice as much as ever before, our soldiers and sailors may not enjoy during 1919 their:
3,600 Recreation Buildings 2,600 Libraries supplying 5,000,000 books
Music Films 8,000 Houses Houses
100 Leading Stage Stars 9,000 Athletic Directors
85 Hostess Houses
15,000 Big brother "secretaries"
15,000 Big-brother "secretaries"
12,000 dollars of horse comfort
Millions of dollars of home comforts
When you give double, you make sure that every fighter has the cheer and comforts of these seven organisations every step of the way from home to the front and back again. You provide him with a church, a theatre, a cheerful home, a store, a school, a club, and an athletic field—and a knowledge that the folks back home are with him, heart and soul!
You have loaned your money to supply their physical needs Now give to maintain the Morale that is winning the war!
From the time your fighter starts for a cantonment until he reaches a front-line dug-out the seven organizations are ministering to him in big ways and little ways, to take the worries off his shoulders and to carry cheer and comfort to him. One aim one need—now, altogether!
UNITED WAR WORK CAMPAIGN
Y. M. C. A.    Y. W. C. A.
NATL. CATULLOI WAR
Council—K. of E.
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD