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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
THIRTEEN NURSES TAKE
THE STATE EXAgIIN ALTON

State examinations for nurses closed
Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen nurses
took the examinations. which were
conducted by Miss Katherine Gertrude
Kelly. state board nurse examiner, in
the County Medical rooms in the
Roberts Banner building The nurses
from Hotel Dieu taking the examina-
ton were: Misses Abbie Meek, Sheila
Chaffey, Sallie Beglinger. Agnes Ely.
Helen Drake, Ellen Ashley and Myrtne
Bell. The nurses from the Rolston
hospital taking the examinations were:
Misses Olga Baker. Emma McGinnes.
Maxine Mitchell, Nellie Kelley and
Anna Mae Prather. Miss Jessie Nc
Donald was the only nurse outside Of
the hospitals who took the examina-
ton.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
v. {. MIX HEADS E PAS0 AID CLUB

gested establishing a permanent fund
for maintaining service stations R. F
Stuart, Of the Neh-Stiles Co. declared
that the auto selling business was dir
ferent from any other in that second
hand cars were accepted in exchange,
extra tires were asked for by the
buyers and that service was required
after the sale is made ]. r. SeEall
suggested that the newspapers. bill
boards and a personal letter to follow
both would be a good medium.
BIHbOards and Newspapers.
H. r McClintoCk, speaking on this
subject, declared that the billboard was
the ideal advertising medium for auto
mobile selling because the picture OF
the car and its effects upon the buyers
could be shown in cOlOrs and IN life
size. This started discussion between
Mr. McCuntOck and j. NJ Leigh One
argued for newspaper advertising and
the other for billbuards. Finally W. z
Mix suggested a combination OF both.
j. r. Segall spoke IN favor Of billboard
advertising and declared that all the
talk about biIlboards spelling a city
was untrue. Wherever there is i live
business city there viii be billboards,"
he declared
CritIcises Mr.. slater.
This brought Mr.. McClintock TO his
feet again
speaking Of luboards, Mr.. slater.
Of The Herald, came over TO the Adclub
10 talk of the disfiguring Of HuecO
Tanks said Mr.. McClintOck, yet he
had it in his mind all the time TO rap
the billboards, which he did Until we
were getting share OF the business
we heard nothing Of billbOards from
him His ethical ideas are all right
but you who know Mr.. Slater know
that he can also get the money. I do
not believe in this knocking. Now
there is the Spectator. Everyone knows
that it is q fizzle-"
At this point in his talk Mr.. Nc
ClintOck was interrupted by president
a formidable discussion and talks
should be confined TO the subjects IN
der discussion.
Yet it is all right for Mr.. Slater
to come over here and rap the bill
boards answered Nir. McClintock. as
he sat down.
He was the principal speaker them"
replied the president
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
FLAG DAY EXERCISES
TO BE HELD ON JUNE IA

Flag day will be observed on June
Il by the local chapter OF the Daugh-
tiers Of the American Revolution.
Mayor Tom Lea has promised TO de-
clare a half holiday and a flag cele-
bration and baseball game viii be held
at Washington park.
The flag ceremony will be the es-
cort to the coIors which is a part OF the
United States army ritual A troop OF
cavalry from Fort Bliss will perform
this ceremony in front OF the grand
stand at Washington park and there
will beO Their exercises preceding the
ball game The proceeds OF the game
will 90 to the D. A. R. clubhouse fund
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to q woman !;
thus has been established a confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published
testimonial or used a letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
dental letters to get out Of their pos
session, as the hundreds Of thousands
Of them in their files VIII attest. .
Out Of the vast volume Of experience
which they have to draw from, It is more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed In your case. Moth
ing Is asked IN return except your good
viii, and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer Of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., icon
identiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia E. Pinkham's 8O-page
Text Book It is not book for
general distFibutiOnNas it is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
ObtainabIe by mail Write for
it today.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
CLABBY AND CHIP
ARE SUSPENDED

of Hammond, Ind. and George Chip,
OF Newcastle, Pa, middleweights, were
suspended today by the New York
State Athletic commission for 30 days
on the charge that they had not given
their best efforts while engaged in a
scheduled ten round bout which was
stopped by referee Billy Roche in the
eighth round here last Wednesday
night
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
SONS OF VETERANS
TO FURNISH

The women's committee for Memorial
day, which is arranging for the flowers
and autos for that day. has requested
the sons OF veterans who are buried in
the local cemeteries to donate the use
OF automobiles for carrying the vet
Grams to the cemeteries and to the fort
The names Of Paul Hammett- Lamar
Davis, G NJ Newman, 7. II. Nations,
Randolph Terry, Joe Bryan. Maury
Kemp and J. L. Sweeney have been
given to the committee and theY have
requested these men to furnish an auto
each and to notify Mrs. C. E. Kelly OF
Mrs. c. II. Evans. of the committee
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
JUSTICE COURTS,
}. VI. Beaver, Presiding.

State Of Texas VS.. Jesus Siaz, burgla-
~; filed.
State OF Texas VS. L. T. WooIverton.
swindling; released on his own recog-
nizance TO appear before the grand
jury.
J. J. Murphy, Presiding.
state Of Texas VS.. r. FavroI, speed
ing defendant pleaded guilty and was
fined S. and costs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
COUNTY COURT,
Adrian pooI- Presfdfn.

State Of Texas VS.. Manner 5lelindez.
unlaWfulIy selling liquor; filed.
state OF Texas VS.. JOnn Lemon, SELL
ing liquor without a license: filed.
state Of Texas VS.. sam Bremen, sell
in liquor without license; filed
state OF Texas vs. Mar Hop alias Tom
Ling, carrying q pistol; fined S1OO and
costs.
George R. Hopkins VS.. A. y LON
bards suit on contract; on trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
9Th DISTRICT COURT,

T. II. Williamson VS. Texas & Pacific
Ry. Co, suit for damages to livestock
shipment; judgment for plaintiff FOR
500.
Exparte Walter Acklen McGahee, to
remove disabilities as a MINOR. filed.
T. Douglas Allen VS.. a. Ryan, dam
ages on trial.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
84TH DISTRICT COURT,


Josephine Crosby ct al vs. II. 3.
Stevens, ct al, trespass to try title: on
trial.
Vorce, filed.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
Final Retreat.
THE COURTS.
41sT DIsTRICT CorRT.

AeAeh NllEhs EfcSAuinE.
Marcy Greenhill vs. Southern Pacific
Co, suit for $4,000 damages for per-
sonal Injuries; on trial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF RAILROAD ARE ASKED

Bisbee, Ariz., May I9.-Bids for the
construction Of 3S miles OF railroad
from ella Bend, Ariz.. TO a point near
AjO, have been asked for by general
manager John c. Greenway Of the
Calumet and Arizona Mining company.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands HaveBeenHeIped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.

Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19

promptly with the
woman's private
correspondence de-
psrtment of the Ly-
dia E.Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
viii be opened, read
and answered by a
Momsn and hald in
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19

The home valleys united can whip
the world.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19

Use home valley turkeys.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-05-19
Still Going Strong! This BOntex
Week of NOTIONS

Innovation Wire Collar Flare. .............3f
Safety Pins. pkgs. Or..................5e
Pearl Buttons. cards fOr.............-.-5
Pearl Buttons, for coat or trimmings. card. sc
Double long Darning Needles. paper. BE
Boddn Needles, paper.
Snap Tape. yard. ......................Sc
Hooks and Eyes, card &c
25e 4-tab Sew-on Hose Supporters. lac
Lingerie Tape. Il yards to piece, per piece. .71ac
Black Head Dress Pins. paper. Be
Sc Boxes Hair Pins, boxes fOr............5c
Zoe Stckerei Braid. .....................0
Rick Rack Braid. yards to piece, per piece 1Oc
Skirt Braid. all cOlOrs. 5 yds. fOr..........1Of
Sc Linen Tape, 3 yds. to piece. 3 pieces for 1Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
VISITORS FROM :. p
BEYOND PACIFIC
China Offers Best Outlet for
American Trade and
Enterprise.

WiNmar has had visit from two
gentlemen from the Orient during the
past week. Hon. James A. Ostrand, a
judge Of the Court of First Instance,
Of the City of Manila, and Mr.. p. M.
Ostrand, of 1chang, China, a civil en-
gineer in the employ of the Chinese
Government Railway, have been here
visiting with their mother in this city,
Mrs. Carl o. Peterson.
The Tribune acknowledges a pleas-
ant call from Judge Ostrand. The
court over which he presides at Man.
ila corresponds about to the District
Court in this country. There are four
judges in the Courts of First Instance
In the City of Manila. Judge Ostrand
thinks more people from this country
should make the tour to the Orient.
The steamship companies make rea-
sonable rates for the round trip. De-
cember and January are absolutely
ideal in climatic conditions. China is
at present in it's most interesting stage
of development. There is no difficulty
in finding Chinese who can speak Eng
lish, and they are very friendly to
Americans. In Judge Ostrand's opin.
ion China opens the most promising
field for American trade, much more
so than South America. Unlike the
South Americans the Chinese prefer
and are anxious to trade with the peo.
pie Of the United States. P. M. Os.
trand has lately been working in the
far interior of China near the boun.
| Diary of Thibet. The possibilities for
| railroad development in the Chinese
Empire are boundless.
Judge Ostrand spoke of meeting
Capt. c. A. Rice before leaving Man.
lila. There are many Minnesotans in
the Philippines. Mr.. Elmer Eckman
a nephew Of Lewis Eckman of New
London, is the governor of the noun
tain province Of Luzon. The COVER
nor of a province is the principal ex
ecutive officer, but his duties diffel
from that of any official in this coun
try. Gov. Eckman's territory includes
the aboriginal Igorotes, a head-hunt
ing tribe. The savage customs are
supposed to be discontinued now, but
occasionally a head may be taken
even yet. This condition, Of course
is true only of the savage tribes Of
the interior.
| Judge Ostrand left Tuesday for Min
neapolis to join=his wife and=chi1dren
who have been in this country since
the last visit of the Judge two year,
ago. They will return to their Man
: lila home with Judge Ostrand.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
OBITUARY

NJ 7 hILE VlClOHlA MAGNUSON.
The home of Mr.: and Mrs. C. A.
Dahline of Fahlun township was sad.
dened last Wednesday, December Is,
by the death of their daughter, Myrtle
Victoria, after an illness of one year
with consumption. The deceased was
born August %, 1897, at Fahlun and
had reached the age Of eighteen years,
three months and twenty-five days.
Her quiet and kind disposition won
for her many friends who will great.
ly miss her from their circles. She
leaves to mourn her sad departure,
her parents, one sister and a large
number of relatives and friends.
The funeral was held Monday af-
ternoon, December 20, from the Trip
oils church, Rev. H. Tillman officiat-
ing. Interment was made in the Trip
oils cemetery. A selection was given
by her classmates at the church. The
floral offerings from relatives and
friends were many and beautiful.
The pail bearers were Walter Klint,
Walter Nelson, Arthur Mattson, Fre-
dolph Mattson, Joseph and Martin
Hokenson.
Those from a distance who came
to attend the funeral were Mr.. and
Mrs. J. G. Dahline and daughter, Ellen.
ore, and Mrs. j. A. Anderson of st.
Paul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
DANISH VETERAN
AND WIFE H0N0RED
Peter and Karen Anderson Gel.
ebrdted Their Golden
Wedding Day.

Monday afternoon the fftieth wed
ding anniversary of worthy couple
of First Ward, Mr.. and. Mrs. Peter
Anderson, was fittingly observed by a
fine dinner at the residence at five
o'clock, when forty guests were seat.
ed at the tables: Among the guests
were the comrades of the Col. Heg
Post G. A. F., Mayor E. c. Wellin, Mr..
and Mrs. Peder Hansen of Calgary,
Alta, son-in-law and daughter of the
celebrating couple, and Mrs. Andrew
Johnson Of Whitefleld and Mr.. Hans
johnson of Town of Willmar, a niece
and q nephew. Gov. A. E. Rice made
a talk on behalf of he assembled vet
Grams and presented the aged couple
with a golden table service from the
old soldiers, and Mayor Wellin pre-.
sented Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson with a
twenty-dollar gold piece from the city
council, city officials and employees.
There were other cash gifts from
friends and relatives. Mr.. Anderson
responded very handsomely on behalf
of himself land wife for the honor
shown them.
Peter Anderson and Karen Olsdatter
were united in marriage at Ekby, Den
mark, Dec. 20, 1866. The day is also
the birthday anniversary of Mrs. An
derson. They came to Willmar direct
from Denmark nearly thirty-four years
ago and have made their home here
ever since, and Mr.. Anderson has Of
late years been employed in the street
department of the city. Mr.. Anderson
is now seventy-seven years of age and
his wife seyenty-four. Many friends
in the city Join with the guests of this
occasion in congratulations.
Mr.. Anderson is a veteran from the
Prussian-D Danish war. We understand
that Judge Geo. Muller was heuten-
ant in the same regiment.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
VOLUME ~. So.
Can't. Rice in the Orient.

Gov. A. E. Rice was the recipient
this week of some Christmas gifts OF
some rare silk handkerchiefs from his
son. Capt. Cushman A. Rice, from
Hongkong, China. Capt. Rice has
been making trip around the world,
and visiting the scenes of his military
experiences in the Philippines. On
his visit in Luzon he made a special
auto trip to call on Senor Emelio
Aguinaldo, formerly chief of the in.
surgents, against whom Capt Rice and
his forces operated some years ago
He had an interesting chat with the
distinguished Filipino. Gov. Rice was
also a recipient the past week Of a
large photo sent him by Mr.. Beckjord
showing banquet of the leading Am
ericans at Manila, with Capt. Rice as
guest Of honor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
Fireman Thoren Injured At Morris.

Fireman Thoren Injured 1t Morris.
Joe Thoren, 4 fireman running be.
tween this city and Breckenridge was
badly hurt late last Thursday after.
noon, when he fell from the tank to
the ground, while the engine was TAX
ing water at Morris. Just how the
accident happened, we haven't ascer-
tanned, but it is supposed he was sei1-
ed with a dizzy spell, while standing
on the edge of the tank, as he was
not well when he left on his run His
back was badly hurt, and for time
it was feared it was broken, but from
the last reports heard, he was able to
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA
DENTAL CONVENTION HERE
Meeting Held Last Saturday After
noon and Evening at Eiks,
Club Roonna

"eetSn0 oeuO IaSI o4Guroay AIIer.
noon and Evening at Eilss
Club Rooms.
The dentists of West Central Min
nesota met in convention in this city
last Saturday afternoon and evening,
as guests of Drs- Porter, Gerretson, An
derson and Odell. There were about
twenty-five visiting members in at
tendance. The sessions were held in
the Elks Club rooms. At the after
noon session DR.. Mavs of Minneapolis
was present and gave a clinic on the
Suplee Method of prosthetics! DR..
Yerke of Minneapolis, a representative
of the State Association, gave an in
teresting talk, and several interesting
papers were read.
At six o'clock a fine banquet was
served. Drs. Rains, Jacobs, Frost,
Dawson, Garfield, Benson and John:
son, and Mayor e. c. Wellin were
guests at the banquet The Mayor
and DR.. Johnson of this city, and DR..
Sparrow of Breckenridge responded
to tOasts.
At the conclusion of the banquet, a
business meeting was held and the
following officers were elected: DR.. C.
E. Gerretson, Willmar, president; DR..
VrOOmer, of St. Cloud, treasurer; DR..
Biley Smith, of Melrose, secretary. 1t
was decided to held the next conven.
tion in st. Cloud next August.
Among those from out of the city
who attended were Drs. Mavs and
Yerke Of Minneapolis; Sparrow and
Zimmerman of Breckenridge; Johnson
and Coles Of Morris; Erickson OF
Brainerd; Pritchard of Perham; De
Motifs of New London; Hodgson OF
Clara City; Porter of Atwater; Mel
son and Weeks of Litchfield; Smith
of Melrose and Vroomer of St. Cloud
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

The Mankato Commercial Coll
eye, whose building and contents were
entirely destroyed by fire on the morn
ing Of December 10, wishes to inform
prospective students that they have
secured new quarters and the school
is running the same as ever. Pupils
attending at the time Of the fire only
lost one day of school. A new modern
fire-proof building will be erected by
the school.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
9artles-Scott Buy Truck.

-. 'cIe<> ties Scott Oil Co., with
head4> in this city have pur-
chased ala uto truck for delivery pur.
poses. 1t is a kelly" with capac.
ity of ton and half. 1t will be de-
Hvered March first, and will allow
this fast growing concern to give their
patrons much better service. The ma
chine was purchased thru the Osmund.
son agency.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
Home From st. Cloud.

The following young ladies who are
attending the Normal School at St.
Cloud are at home: Mildred Smith,
Helen Wright, Stella Norm, Edna
johnson, Evangeline Nygaard, Pearl
Curran, Martha Bakken, Lille Boom
and Grace Peterson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Miss Lille Johnson who teaches
at Long Prairie is visiting with her
parents, during the holidays.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22
Home For HOLIDAYS.

0oWe F0T rIoJJudyS'
The following who attend the State
University at Minneapolis, are at
home for the Christmas holidays:
Archie Carlson, Roy Carlson, Oscar
Hedin, George Swenson, Herbert Hog.
lund, George Johnson, Esther and FL
phie Anderson, Nellie Robbins, Roy
Johnson and Vance Peterson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Mrs. J. w. Kent entertained a few
of her friends at four course sup
per last Thursday evening. Covers
were laid for sixteen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Miss Elizabeth Hanson Of Mime
apolis is visiting with her brother, H.
N. Hansen and family.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

-Messrs. Smith and Sigurd Kines
left Monday morning for Stanw0od,
WASH, after a weeks visit with their
aunt, Mrs. M. BOtnen.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Mrs. A. H. Holm and daughter,
Mildred returned last Saturday from
a visit in Minneapolis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

y. H. Styles and daughter Flor
ence arrived from Santa Rosa, Calf,
last Saturday morning and will again
make their home in this city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Miss Esther larsen is at home
from Stout Institute to spend the holi-
dayskwith her mother. :--:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Miss Alice Hoglund, who teaches
at Rochester, arrived Saturday eve
ming to spend the holidays with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Hoglund.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

John Skoolheim was at Candy on
business q few days last week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

MIR. and Mrs. Otto Tengwall Of
Kerkhoven visited last Saturday with
Mrs. P. H. Peterson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Miss Lois Sanden left Tuesday
afternoon to spend the holidays visit
ing at Sioux City and Humbolt, Ia.
At the latter place, she will visit with
her brother.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

Christine Luther LEAGUE.

The Christine Luther League of
Lake Lillian will give program and
lutfisk supper Friday evening, Decem-
ber 30th, commencing at eight o'clock.
The following program will be render
ed:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-12-22

DIR. B. J. Branton returned Sun.
day evening from Des Moines, 1a.,
where he was in attendance at the
meeting of the Western Surgical As-
sociation held there last week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-01-21
EXCHANGE LOSES ON APPEAL
Court Declares Stockholders Can Ex.
anime Books.

The right of stockholders to exam.
inc the books of a company in which
they are interested was maintained
by the North Dakota state supreme
court in a decision in the case of Fred
Schmidt ct al, against j.. M. Ander.
son, president Of the Equity Co-opera-
tive exchange, and G.. A. ThieI, secre.
tary and treasurer of the same organ
iZation.
The supreme court holds that stock
holders need not explain to the Off
Gals their reason for investigation.
The lower court is affirmed.
Schmidt and other stockholders de-
sired to make examination of the
Equity Cooperative exchange &C
counts to determine the standing of
the company. Anderson and other Of
ticials resisted the examination, bring
ing the defense that Schmidt and his
co-pluintiffs sought examination to get
information for assistance Of competi-
tors in business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-01-21
SOLDIERS FOUNDER
THROUGH DEEP SNOW

Paris, Jan. 19.--From the Argonne
to Upper Alsace the combatants in the
great var are foundering through
enormous wastes Of snow.
Military operations are checked, but
both sides are trying to force their
artillery through with infantry sup
port.
In Flanders the Germans continue
to reform their lines.
SO far the threatened assaults have
been withheld. Instead the artillery
continues its monotonous exchange,
leveling once prosperous hamlets and
farmhouses. This is especially SO in
the region of Newport, La Basse,
Ypres and Arras, where each side has
vainly attempted a forward movement
only to have it checked.
The Germans continue to shell Sois-
sons and the French position in the
valley of the Aisne, but it is officially
declared they are making no progress
there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-01-21
WEATHER PREVENTS ACTION
Renewal of Violent Fighting at Sois-
son Is Imminent.

London, Jan. 1.-THE omission
from the German official report Of
any reference to scissors, the scene
of the recent German success, and the
French statement that there has been
no change in that region leads to the
belief that a renewal of the violent
struggle there is impending, the tenn
porary quiet being due to the fact
that neither side cares to risk an Of
fensive in the present circumstances.
At widely separated points else
where on the western front there have
been engagements, but the weather
again is playing an important part.
The storm in Belgium prevents opera
tons, except artillery due!s, and snow
in the Vosges. at the other extremity
Of the line, makes attacks exceeding
ly difficult.
In the Argonne, however, fighting
is almost continuous and each side
claims minor successes. For the time
being the Germans seem to be more
On the offensive than the defensive.