Found; Valuable Potato!
PORTLAND.—Who lost a potato?
Patrolman Post found a spud on the sidewalk at Third and Yamhill. He took it to the police headquarters and today it is safely put away in the room devoted to lost valuable property.
Post's report shows that he recommended that the detective bureau be put to work to find the owner.
Made to Kiss the Flag
VA NCOUVER, Wash.—A shingle properly applied is one of the best aids to patriotism, believes Marshall J. Clapp, teacher at Skamaria, Clapp heard one of his pupils refer to the flag profanely. Clapp whipped the boy in the best old-fashioned way, then made him kiss the flag, cheer for Uncle Sam and, surrounded by pupils, kiss the flag again and say, "bless it."
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Relief Ship Sinks; Crew is All Safe
YEUIDEN, Holland—Nineteen Americans and 16 of other nationalities, composing the crew of the Norwegian windjammer, Kongsli, a Belgian relief ship, were landed here. The crew reported that the ship was submarined or hit a mine.
Brazil With Uncle Sam
RIO JANEIRO—Brazil today formally announced her intention to cooperate with the United States in the matter of shipping supplies and munitions to the allies in Europe.
CLOSE ALL BACK DOOR OPENINGS
Congress Will Establish Airdight Food Blockade for Europe
KEEP EYE ON SCANDINAVIA
Secretary Houston has Plans Also  To Take Complete Control of Food Supply at Home
WASHINGTON — Measures designed to prevent food and other supplies from reaching the enemy through Scandinavia are being prepared, the United Press learned today. The problem is one of a series of "Trading with the Enemy" restrictions that the cabinet is working out. 