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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Allies Gain At Three Points.

London, Dec 15.-In Belgium, along
| the Lorraine frontier in front of Metz,
and in Alsace, the French have again
! forced the Germans back, according
to official announcements made today.
Owing to the cor stantly increasing
pressure being exerted by General
Joffre's right wing army ;.gainst the
Germans in the Woevre region, where
the invading forces are being pushed
back on the line between the Mouse
fortresses and Metz, the developments
in this region are the most significant
of the day.
The French statement, issued in
Paris at eleven o'clock tonight, says:
German defensive positions being
created behind their lines will include
very strong force against any posi-
BILE landing by the allies. Between
Blankenberghe and Knockesand, hills
on the Belgian coast have been heav-
lily mined, and machine guns are con-
cealed by the seaside houses.
Work is continuously proceeding on
the forts beyond Liege, which would
cover the German retreat
Germans Deny Withdrawal.
The following official information
was given out to the press by the
German imperial press bureau today
according to an aerogram from Ber-
lin:
"The news, which was probably con-
cocted in London and published by
the press of neutral countries, con-
corning a general advance of the al
lies in Flanders, which it was de-
clared in these reports marked the
beginning of the reconquest of Bel
GUM, Is quite unfounded, as is evil
denced by the German and French
official bulletins of the past few days"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Claim Defeat of Germans.

London, Dec. 15.-Nonofficial reports
have defeated the Germans in very
heavy cavalry engagement at Juro-
minetna, seven miles southeast of
Mlawa, forcing the German left wing
to hurry its retreat toward Mlawa and
Thorn.
The engagement followed the sue
cess of the Russians in piercing the
German front between Przasnysz and
Ciechanov, 80 miles north of Warsaw.
Following a characteristic plan, Grand
Duke Nicholas swung strong cavalry
force from the right bank of the Wis
lula along the main road from Plotsk
to Mlawa, catching the Germans on
the flank Immediately after their front
had been broken by heavy infantry at
tacks.
The outcome of the engagement en-
abled the Russian right wing to com
plete turning movement. The Ger.
mans were vigorously beset on two
sides and were Obliged to retreat. The
unofficial reports supplement the
statement of the Russian general staff
that the Germans are being thrown
back upon their frontier.
Russ Losses One-Sixth.
Berlin (by wireless to Sayville), Dec.
15.-The third week end finds no
change of Importance recorded in the
west, and in the east only the evacu-
alton of Lodz by the Russians, al
though there is reason to believe the
German attack has been gaining
ground at other points.
The estimate that the Russians have
lost 100000 men in the present phase
of the campaign means that nearly
one-sixth of their forces in Poland has
been lost, which cannot help weaken.
ing their power of resistance.
Southwark of Cracow the Austrians
continue to repulse all attacks and
still farther to the southwark they
have succeeded in clearing a number
OF the Carpathian passes of the enemy
In view of the importance of the
successes of the operations against
the Russians left wing to the south.
ward of Cracow, it would not be sur
prising if the coming week should
bring news of more aggressive action
there by the Austro-German allies.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

London, Dec. 15-The Servians have
reoccupied Belgrade after a terrific
battle, according to dispatches from
Nish.
Austria is now on the defensive in
Servia, it is officially admitted The
Servians are driving the invading
army across the Drina, capturing
many prisoners abandoned in the
flight of the invaders. Every indica-
tion now is that the Austrians soon
will be expelled from Servia.
Defeat Admitted in Vienna.
The following official statement was
issued by the general staff headquar-
tiers in Vienna today and transmitted
via Berlin:
Our offensive movement which has
been directed in a southeasterly di-
rection from the River Drina has en-
countered to the southeast of Valjevo
greatly superior force. Our advance
was not only stopped but we were
compelled tc execute extended retire
ments of our troops, which for many
weeks have fought obstinately and
brilliantly, but with heavy losses.
Against this we may place the oc-
cupation of Belgrade. New measures
will be taken to repel the Servians. "
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
ltaIy's Anger Aroused.

Rome Dec. 14.-Italy has reiterated
her urgent demand for the forcible re.
moval of G. A. Richardson, the British
consul at Hodeida, from the Italian
consulate. where he had taken refuge,
and for his immediate liberation.
1t is understood that Germany has
advised the Constantinople govern.
ment to satisfy Italy's demand and
thus avoid complications.
The foreign minister also has asked
the Ottoman government to give pub
lie satisfaction TO Italy for the viola
tion of the consulate.
italian Consul Menaced.
Baron Sonnino in answering an in
terpellation in the chamber of depu
ties regarding the Hodeida incident
gave the story of Consul Richardson
arrest, which already had been made
public. He added that Signo1 Ce-
cohi. the Italian consul at Hcdeida,
who came to the defense of his col
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Sunk by British Submarine.

London, Dec. 15-A feat as daring
as that accomplished by the German
submarine U-9 in sinking the British
Cruisers Aboukir, Grassy and Hogue
was that of the British submarine Bill
in sending to the bottom the Turkish
battleship Messudieh in the Darda-
nelles yesterday, after diving under
five rows of mines and Drawing the
guns of the forts.
The feat of Lieut.. Com. Norman B.
Holbrook of the Bill is described by
experts as the boldest naval exploit
of the war. The admiralty issued a
statement today telling of this feat.
According to this description the
Bill, witch has been attached to the
allied fleet which has been lombard
ing the Dardanelles, was submerged
for nine hours. When its periscope
appeared once more above the surface
the forts opened fire and torpedo
boats pursued her, but the subma-
rine escaped unscratched.
Ship Sinks by Stern.
The battleship Messudieh was
guarding the mine fields at the west
ern entrance of the narrow straits.
In spite of the strong and treacherous
current and the presence of five rows
of mines, the Bill dived beneath them,
launched a torpedo at theWfurk vessel
and made break for the open sea.
When last seen the Messudieh was
SINGING by the stern" says the adj
miralty report tersely of the result of
the exploit.
The Messudieh was an old battle
ship, having been built in 1874 and re-
constructed in 1908. She carried a
crew of 600, all of whom are believed
to have gone down with the ship.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

league, was obliged to remain In his
house, which was watched several
days, unit re arrival of the Italian
coast gus y1shtp Giuliana and the
italian a-inored cruiser Marco Polo,
which had been ordered to Hodeida.
The Turkish government, in answer
ing request for reparation, the minis
ter told the deputies, said that it was
awaiting information and would adopt
the necessary measures. Baron Son
nino concluded by saying that he did
net believe the Ottoman government
wished to share the responsibility OF
such patent violation Of consular
rights.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

Sometimes money talks, sometimes
it stops talk.
Explaining gets to be chronic habit
with some men.
Many a so-called political boom
turns out to be a boomerang.
Any man can give advice, but not
every man can prove it's value.
Most people who congratulate you
on your success do not mean it
There are lots of good things in
this world. Are we one of them?
The Almighty never recognizes
minister's worth by the salary he gets.
Imagination is responsible for half
of our troubles-and our fool actions
for the other half
Let us take advantage of our OPP
portunities lest we become an oppor-
tunity for others.
It's fortunate for the females of the
species that the average man isn't
half as attractive as he thinks he is.
When wise girl wants to marry
she goes after a man who lives in
boarding house. Such a man will ap-
preciate home cooking. - Chicago
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
q DON'T CARE"

One often hears people say, Il don't
care"
And one often hears the words
spoken as if they conferred some
credit on the speaker, as if the speak
er showed he was superior TO caring.
When we cease to care, we are near
ly always the losers.
Those who care least in the world
are the most to be pitied.-Washing-
ton Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
French Diriaibles Busy.

Northern France, Dec 15.-The
French dirigibles are now coming into
action.
A French airship proceeded at night
to the railway junction used by the
Germans for the transportation of
troops. The station at the time was
filed with trains of German soldiers.
guns and war material The dirigible,
after lowering over the station, de-
seconded to convenient distance and
dropped explosives on the engine
house, destroying a number OF loco
motives. 49,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Emneror William Improving.

Paris, Dec. ia dispatch to the
Temps from Copenhagen says, al
though the kaisers condition is still
serious, he vows he will quit his bed
and proceed to the western battle
field in few days, despite the SUP.
plications of the kaiserin and the adj
vice of his doctors that ne remain in
bed.
Berlin (via The Hague), Dec. 49,
Emperor Williams condition contin-
ues to improve, according to an off,
cial announcement issued today.
The catarrhal symptoms have Who'll
ly disappeared and his majesty's tenn
perature is normal
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
NUGGETS

King George v has travelled more
than any other living monarch.
The people who are always short
naturally find it hard to get along.
Canada last year imported 10,795,-
6S2 dozen eggs from the United States.
Modern white way street lighting
proves that business follows the bright
lights.
The world is brighter because no
man can have happiness and be stingy
with It.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

sicians say, the first being that the
Russian troops have been exceIlently
fed from the beginning of the war; the
second that the grand duke is using
the smallest possible force at the
actual front of the fighting line. and
the third that no alcohol is consumed
by any of the soldiers.
The hospitals are proving that the
recuperatiye powers of the Russian
wounded are now equal to the highest
ever known. namely. the figures
reached in the case of the Turkish
Moslenls
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Aviators Attack Freih,,rr

Berlin Hostile aviators flew over
Freiburg, in the Grand Duchy of Ba-
den, throwing bombs. One bomb hit
house and did considerable damage.
Two others fell in Columbia park
among crowd of promenaders and
two girls were injured.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
Soon LEAVE THE HOSPITAL
Reeuperative powers of Russian Sol
diers in Part Attributed to
Temperance.

Petroa Sad - The wounded on the
Russian sNss, considering the magni-
tude of the e. ions, are compare
lively few, acctsss. ing to officers of the
medical service Moreover those
whose wounds are not of the gravest
character recover III great rapidity.
This is due to thra>e facts, the ply
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
FIGHT IN ALSACE
WON BY GERMANS
FRENCH ARE DRIVEN FROM
STRONG POSITIONS AFTER
HARD FIGHT
PARIS MAKES ADMISSION
Allies Said to Have Made Gains AZ
Ypres, Securing Footholds
in Strategic
Territory.

Paris, Dec. 16.-The French troops
operating against Muehlhausen in AL
SAGE were forced to retreat before si,-
perlor German strength, the foe com
Ing In great numbers from Uffhatz a
strong position, two miles distant. The
french lost the position in front of
Steinbach after severe fighting.
In the north French and Belgian
troops drove forward from Nieuport.
Following heavy bombardment nv
the British squadron and the French
guns of the German artillery positions
from which the kaiser's guns had been
Smelling the town of Oost-Dunkirk. and
succeeded in establishing themselves
on a line three miles long. one mile
east OF the User. This is the first
general advance made by the allies on
this northern extremity of the Elan
ders front
Make Gain at Ypres.
simultaneously the British, aided by
French reinforcements, conducted a
successful drive against three German
positions to the south of Ypres, gain
Ing at one place more than $40 yards
OF ground and at others securing firm
footholds in mutually coveted strate-
gic territory.
The Germans are bitterly contesting
the French advance against Muehl-
hansen, where the fighting is on Ger
man territory and the official state
ment OF the French war office admits
q check in front of Steinbach. The
statement asserts, however, that
though the German infantrymen
gained foothold in this region, the
French still maintain their positions
on the heights which dominate Stein
bach. The advance here has reached
TO within twenty miles of Muehlhau.
sen, short distance east of the line
held by the French in their invasion
of Alsace in August.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
AUSTRlANS ROUTED
BY The SERvIANS
Driven From Belgrade and Forced
to Take Up Defensive
Positions.
oFFIcIAL STATEMENT FROM vi
EMMA ADMITS THE DEFEAT.

Petrograd Claims Success in Opera
+ tions in Poland-Berin Reports
Heavy Loss inflicted on Enemy
/ Action of Turkey in Invading Italian
! Consulate May Prove Serious-Re-
! suits of Battles in Flanders.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
German General succnn,hs

Berlin.-Lieut Gen Won Streck. for
mer inspector general OF ordnance at
Munich, has died from wounds re.
oeived while lighting In the west.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
IN-SHOOTS

Fine table linen never flavors a
poorly cooked meal.
All things come to the one who
waits-in the right kind of an eat.
ing joint.
Some girls never seem to learn
anything at boarding school except
to be snippy.
When a fellow awakens from
loves young dream he often won
ders how he ever came to sleep SO
long.
It is about as well to tell of your
good deeds on the tombstone. The
word will never remember them
otherwise.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

Seventy-five per cent of the work of
manufacturing rifle ammunition for
the United States army and navy is
done by women.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

Two London chaufeurs have patent
ed brush to be suspended on the
outside of an automobile wheel to pre-
vent 1t splashing mud.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

The manufacture Of fuel briquettes
from sawdust, shavings and naptha-
lene is a new Colorado industry.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18
sIGNPosTs OF PROGRESS

For the last FIVE years this country
has used from So to 81 per cent of the
copper it produced.
The manufacture Of fuel briquettes
from sawdust, shavings and naptha-
lene is a new Colorado industry.
Seventy-five per cent of the work of
manufacturing rifle ammunition for
the United States army and navy is
done by women.
Two London chaufeurs have patent
ed brush to be suspended on the
outside Of an automobile wheel to pre-
vent it splashing mud
A Connecticut man has patented an
ash can on wheels. the handles of
which can be locked to hold it sta
tionary when not needed to move it.
Successful frog farms are in opera
ton in several parts of the country,
notable ones being found in California,
near San Francisco, and in Missouri,
near st. Louis.
To save horses from slipping on icy
streets there has been invented a
shoe with grooves in which may be
slipped and fastened a plate with
calks on it's under side.
The United States now has nearly
sixteen hundred miles of steam rail-
roads that have been electrified and
plans are under way for changing the
power on 1,443 miles more in the near
future.
The largest known phosphate bear
ing region is the field in the Rocky
mountain region through the states of
Wyoming, Utah, Montana and Idaho.
1t is at least 400 miles long and 220
miles wide.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

A Connecticut man has patented an
ash can on wheels. the handles of
which can be locked to hold it sta
tionary when not needed to move it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

For the last five years this country
has used from SO to 81 per cent of the
copper it produced.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-12-18

It's fortunate for the females of the
species that the average man isn't
half as attractive as he thinks he is.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-04-10
caravaaalo Picture Found.

An important find has been made IL
the art collection of Marchese della
Stufa at France. 1t Is a painting by
Caravaggio, which had been lost sight
of for many years. The painting was
known to connoisseurs through print
in the Galleria degli Uflzzi.
Sig di Pietro, the secretary OF this
gallery, was determined to find the
picture. 1t was known that In the
year 100 it was in possession of the
Cerretani family. which is now ex-
tinct.
Sig di Pietro, while examining Mar
cheese della Stufa's collection saw the
painting and Immediately identified it.
The Uiizzi print is an exact reproduc-
ton of the picture, which is typical
Caravaggio. 1t depicts six youths, one
of whom is playing a violin. one lutte
and one flute, while two are singing
and one is listening.-New York Sun.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-04-10

On the day preceding this luncheon the food is
blessed by the priest. AS the castle is usually the
center of the community, the peasants or farmers
bring their food there. When the priest blesses
the castle luncheon he also bestows blessing
upon the food of the servants and peasants in the
lower hall. During the entire week following
Easter Sunday visitors are invited to partake OF the
cold dishes on the Easter luncheon table, which Is
replenished as necessity arises.
Landowners receive gifts from the peasants on
their estates at Eastertide. One may bring his
best calf, another his latest pig, and woman
her largest chicken duck In turn the peasants
receive presents of money and other valuables.
The children play with eggs Easter Sunday
in much the same manner they do on the White
House lawn in Washington. In Austria-dungary
the same ceremony is observed. with the exception
of the great luncheon. Always on Good Friday
the emperor and his court attend divine service
for an hour.
Easter in France is primarily floral celebra-
ton. The flower market along the Seine Is re-
dolent with the perfume of lilies and other as
fragrant though less stately blooms. Every one
wears flower at Eastertide, and poor indeed Is
the household that does not display a horal SYM
boil Of "the resurrection and the life'
It Is not one of the great celebrations OF
France. but is decidedly childrens day. VI
course It is a legal holiday and the banks, gov
eminent buildings and schools are closed. There
are the usual religious services to be found IN
Catholic country. The Partisan child makes mer-
ry with Easter eggs, which are generally painted
In vivid colors. For the children OF the weather.
class are eggs of chocolate and sugar, either SOLID
candy or followed out so to conceal pretty
favors in the form of small toys
In Italy, Easter is quite the most important re-
ligious festival of the year and time OF public
and private rejoicing. In Rome on Easter Sunday
and for several days afterward religious process
sions are to be seen the streets. Dgnitarles
Of the church, clad in gorgeous raiment, march
from church to church, blessing the baptismal
fonts and reminding the altar fires that were ex
tinguished on Good Friday in memory OF the death
of Christ
A unique ceremony marks the observance OF
Holy week in Florence, Italy. 1t Is probable this
ceremony will be discontinued before many years
because Of the fatalities and serious accidents
which have occurred in recent years.
At noon on Saturday of Holy week ceremony
called the "scoppio del caro-" (the explosion OF
the carl takes place in the Piazzo del Duomo. just
In front Of the Battistero 1t is in fulhllment OF
provision in the will of the de Pazzi family, an
ancient F1orentine household certain members
of which brought fints from the holy land with
which to kndle the fires on the affairs at Easter
The "car," which resembles an altar ana Is
nearly as large as a small frame house, 10 drawn
20 the square before the cathedral by team OF
white oxen where 1t Is filed with fireworks and
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-04-10
HAIR CAME OUT IN PUNCHES

Route No. 8. Box GOA, Broken Ar
row, Okla.-"My trouble began with
an itching of the scalp of my head
My scalp at first became covered with
flakes of dandruff which caused me to
scratch and this caused a breaking
out here and there on the scalp. 1t
became so irritated until l could not
rest at night and my hair would come
out in punches and became short and
rough.
Everything / used would cause 1t
to grow worse and 1t continued that
way for about three or four years.
While reading the paper saw the
advertisement of Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and sent for sample. It
proved so good that decided to get
some more. I used them as directed
and in two weeks l saw a good eff
feet. Now my hair is longer and
looks better than have ever known
it to be. l give all the credit of my
cure of scalp trouble to the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Ella Sheffield, Nov. 80, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept l., oston."-Adv.