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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Col. Frank Henderson Married

Referring TO the wedding Of Frank
n. Henderson, who viii be connected
with the Missouri Military Academy in
this city next year the Post-Dispatch
says: Miss Mary Dickinson in,
struetor in elocution at Western Mill,
tary Academy, Upper Alton, and
Frank n. Henderson, for three years
a military instructor in the academy
were married yesterday at 6 p. m
at the Studio School Of Music in th'
Spalding building.
The ceremony was performed b!
the Rev. A. A. Tanner of Denver
Colo, former pastor Of the Congre
g~atiOnal church in Alton.
The couple left for the Adirond
aeks on their wedding trip. On thu
return they will go to Mexico, No.
where the bridegroom will ASSUME
charge Of the Missouri Military
Academy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
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sap aA rEht Is peacefully as 4
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have to rivt Up my work bot TGnac
has va re b1>k O. ny fest again
Tn glad % tel eve-yons Of the re.
III I derived through the Use q thii
von5e1I zedciaN-
TEzlsc. thR Master Me5icine. is Is
pesiany beae6ciL for stomach, live.
ard kinney rrouhls. catarrhal con-
plants, ne-veoGsness and TIE Tx
and il Is = fine tonr. bznishing II.
tired EsslesS EslsSs feeling 50 mzn.
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
ROWENA

A large crowd attended preaching
at Maple Grove, Sunday morning,
when the Rev. Culbertson held his last
quarterly meeting. - Mr.. and Mrs.
Moss Dawson, Mrs. Alice Williams,
Miss Ruby Loye, and Jim Love spea.
Sunday with Mrs. ]. z. Love and
family-The Rev. Houf and wife are
visiting DR.. Houf Of this place. o.
Donaldson and wife, P. Z. Foreman
and wife, and Oahie Donaldson and
family spent Sunday with ]. B. Cart
er and family. W. Yeager and
daughters, Of Mexico, spent satur.
day night and Sunday with C. T
Tsnzey and family. - Miss Mimi
Vance Of Illinois is the guest Of Mr.
/ John Vance. - Mr.. Stsmper sepent
Saturday night and Sunday at hons
with his family, who live in Keytes-
vile, Nc.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
YnrNGS CREEK

The farmers ont this way are PlOw-
ing their eorn and II locks fairly val
Miss Helsuz Wonusuzn Of Msxic1
Is visiting Mrs William Peck-Fo--
res. Berry and family. Harry HeiIeg
ard family rnotored up to Skinner last
Sunday 70 visit With Charles Tar
ner and fsnily-Rey. Lester Rogers
wife and two little boys Of Spring
field, No, Mrs. J. H Rogers Of Santa
Fe and Mrs Park Rogers visited a.
G. T. SchisEsr's last Sunday. -
Clyde Ellis and family and John Ellis
and wife attended Miss Lena John
sons wedding last Wednesday night
The lie cream supper at Long
Brznch and Molino last Saturday was
largely attended. Rev. White filled
his appointment at Long Branch las,
Saturday and Sunday-Roy Johnson
was helping his father, Mr.. Bud
johnson finish his corn planting last
Monday-Elner Albright has a new
buggy which he purchased from Dry
& sappington.-Dr. J. ". Settle Of
Mexico and son Of Edwin Settle OF
Santa Fe, Sundayed at G. T. Sehief-
fer's
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
NEW HOPE

Mrs. F. o. Pemberton has bought a
setting Of Partridge Rock eggs from
Mrs. G. T. Schieffer and is going to
set her incubator again Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Albright visited Mr.. Geo.
Campbell last Sunday. W. 7. Chick
is visiting relatives in Columbia and
vicinity for a few days.-C. H. Dick
ey sold two hogs to Wheeler CAN'T
Mrs. L. H. Heinlen is visiting rela-
tiyes south Of Mexico. L. II.
Heinlen sold eight lambs to CAN'T &
Sims at ten cents per pound.-William
Freeman and wife visited Harvey
Stuart and wife straightforward
Sellars and wife were the guests Of
Harvey Stuart and wife Sunday-F.
T. Wilson of Moberly is visiting
friends and relatives for a few days.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
BENTON

Dan Hildebrand lost one Of his best
horses last week.-Mrs. Marie Harris
left Sunday night fi-or an extended
visit in Michigan. - L. W. Rockwell
and family visited at D. n. Browns
Sunday. - Charles Cunningham en-
tertained his brother and nieces from
Galloway county the first Of the week.
Alvin Kelly and Wallace Strattc
were appointed as delegates to the
Christian Endeavor Convention TO he
held in Fulton, June 23-25-As the
Rev. Frank Mitchell is receiving from
his recent operation, regular preach
ing services are not held at the Pres
byterian Church. Sunday Afternoon
Rev. A. A. Wallace Of Mexico helC
church services and preached an ex
%eelIent sermon which was much ap.
preciated by an attentive audience
Mrs. Christopher Of Wellsville Wis
tied her son, VIII Wenger, over Sun
day,-Miss Elsie Galloway Of Mont.
gomery City, visited friends neal
Benton City Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Miss Williams Of Fulton to Marry

Referring to the marriage of Miss
Maude Williams, one of Fulton's most
accomplished girls, the Globe-Demo
crat says: "a home wedding Of We'd
nesday, June %, will be that of Miss
Maude Williams Of Fulton, Mo-, and
John L. Penney Of st. Louis. They will
be married at the home Of the par
ents of the bride, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick D. Williams. The wedding il
the outcome Of a college romance, be.
gun when the bride was a student al
William Woods College and Mr.. Pen
ny a student Of Westminster. After
the honeymoon tour the couple will
make their home in st. Louis. Mr.
Penny is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs
John Penney Of Maple avenue.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
SHOBES STEERS BRING $50

SHUhES SIEES bk1NG SSit4
2 J. Shots q Aztzm cu--y.
cE-s z we&ss5zy with q Ess-zl
stray q EEs zesz trzr ssG 70 lis
e1r5-s zaENri1- Ths1s wtE -
zes- L he s-l-g ehzf zvt-zEeg
Ifcz pozo6s ard sod 70 = loczl HI
e f1- $50 p- h-5rsd
NJ. Sash Is a bag sea5e- a that
ruzrry zzS always ships his e4uae
II S. Bzzss wh5rh sAozA Be s1fh-
c5szt proE Tat be thinks ktx q tkis
Erket-S- LOsis live Suck Re
porter.
DRIVE ON HESSLAN FLY
The nest gigantic drive that has
ever besz delivered against the Hes
szn Ey is ngE beng prepared By Mis-
s0zr farmers IN every wheat growing
eoz-ty Of the State says T. J. Tai
bert assistant professor Of bo-Ecul-
TIRE q III University Of Missouri a.
Columbia According TO NJ. TsIberi
TIE Ey Is n0w eztre1ehed n TIE fax
seed and Eaggot stage between the
leaf sheath ard stalk at the bottom
( Of the wheat plant The enemy VII
remain Z this position urtl fall, thus
providing the farmer AZ opportunity
70 deal hin AZ effective bl0T al his
weakest point
During the months Of July, August
ard Sept the trenches Of the Hes
sian fly ezn easily be taken without
artillery preparation. As soon as
practical after harvest the farmer
vii advance II the open 70 the first
line trenches IN the wheat stubbls
fields and by the use Of the disc,
harrow and drag he viii bury the
enemy dseply beneath the soil
In order 70 make the destruction Of
the enemy complete, his food supply
must be cut off This can be done
by diseing and narrowing the plowed
ground to keep down volunteer wheat
The fly VIII make his general a.
tack upon the fan wheat during Sep
TENDER and October after which he
viii take his eneampmeut for the
winter at the base Of the wheat plants
As the life of the fly is only four
or five days in the adult stage during
which time the eggs are deposited On
the wheat leaves, it is advisable to
SOW the wheat late enough to escape
the egg-laying Of the main fan broad
Of flies.
The fly free dates for Missouri are
about as ollOws: For northern third
Of state, October !; central third.
October 8; southern third, Oct. i6. II
the fly is allowed 10 intreneh himself
in early wheat and volunteer wheat
in the summer and fan, he may ener.
&c the following spring in number
sufficient to do great harm TO whea
that was sown on the fly free date
To make a successful fight agains
! the enemy, cooperation is neeessar!
and cannot be too strongly emphasiz.
ed.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
sHERIFF,s SALE

r..
By virtue Of authority of Alias *
ecution issued from the office OF tne
Clerk of the Circuit Court of PlSe
County, Missouri, returnable at inc
October Term, 1916, of said CourI,
and to me directed in favor Of WAFER
c. Barron and against julius +. Crock,
er and Hattie B. Croker. l have levlsu
upon and sliced all the right, ute,
interests and claim of the said Julluo
F. Croker and Hattie B. Croker Oh,
in and to the following described Ke''
Estate. to-wit:
South West Quarter (h) OF the
South East Quarter (A) Of sector
Twnty-Nine (29), the North ha1
"a of the North East Quarter ~
Of Section Thirty-Two 1927, all N
Township Fifty-Two (52), Range
Ten (10). All in Audiain County
Missouri. D.,
All lying and being in the saldi
County, and State Of Missouri: AnG
] will, on MONDAY THE nth DAi
OF JULY, A.. D., 1916 Git being tng
- day of the Circuit Court OF salu
County,, between the hours OF NM
o'clock in the forenoon and i've
o'clock in the afternoon Of that day,
at the East Court House door, IN NV
City Of Mexico, County of Audrala
aforesaid. sell the same, or as nue.
thereof as may be required, at pup.
lie vendue, TO the highest bidder. lor
cash in hand (subject to all prior lleno
and judgements,) TO satisfy aid EN-
ecutions and costs.
j. W. BARNETT,
TIA. Sheriff Of Audrain County, MO-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
MOLINO


Mr.. Dave Beam and wife Of South
Fork neighborhood, were guests Of
Henry Fisher and family Thursday
Miss Matte Williams spent several
days the latter part Of last week with
Mrs. W. B. Marshall Of Mexieo-Mr.
Nan Williams spent Tuesday and
Tuesday night with Mrs Annie Davis
in Santa Fe. Mrs. Davis left Wed.
nesday for Seattle Wash for an erten.
ded visit with her son.-MrE C. {.
Bybee and sons Martillus and SAd.
ton. left Saturday for an EXTENDED
visit with relatives in Kansas and
0klahoma.-D. S. Weaver and family
visited his father, II. L. Weaver and
family, Saturday and Sunday-Mrs
James Camplin Of Santa Fe, visited
Mrs. John Heller Saturday and Sun
day. Mr.. Camplin eane Sunday and
accompanied her hohe-k l. Heizer
and wife and daughter, Irene, spent
Sunday and Monday with J, Z. Berrsy
and wife Of Can't Marion WOrlsy'
wife and daughter Of Mexico were
guests of Henry Fisher and family
Saturday and Sunday. Miss Reba
Fisher accompanied hem home for a
few days visit-Miss Verna LoWrey
of Mexico and Miss Reta Burgess VS.
tied relatives here the first Of the
week.-The ladies of the Sunrise
church took in about $1,000 at Their
ice cream supper at Forrest Weavers
Saturday night-Cecil Tanner Of
Skinner, visited H. L. Viewers Sal
urday and spent Sunday with CLIi'0S
Baker.-Dode Barnes left for Chle1'
go Monday with a load Of cattle
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Basket Dinner at Rising Sun

There will be children's day exer-
cises and a basket dinner at Rising
Sun Church, north of Mexico, Sunday
The regular Sunday School will be
held at 10 o'clock, followed by the
Chidren's Day Program, then the
basket dinner. Tine pastor will corr
duct religious services at 2:30 in the
afternoon. All are cordially invited
TO attend.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Notice OF stockholders Meetinp

Notice is hereby given that the
stockholders of the Mexico Savings
Bank will hold their annual meeting
at the office of said bank in Mexico
Missouri, on MONDAY, JULY 3, 1916
for the purpose of electing seven d.
r~ectors for the ensuing year and for
~transacting such other business as
may come before said meeting. The
polls will be open for said election of
said directors from nine a. m. to u
m. Of said date at said place.
W. w. FRY, President.
d3-l7-2t J.. r. JESSE, Secretary.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
DIVORCE GRANTED DoRCY
Former Mexico Man Has Case Ad-
vaneed So He Can Rejoin Army

In order to enable B. H. Dorcy who
was connected with the Missouri Mill
tary Academy a few years since. to
adjust his martial affairs before re-
joining the army, in which he form
erly was a Captain, Circuit Judge w.
NJ. Kinsey of st. Louis advanced his
divorce suit on the docket and grant.
ed him a divorce Tuesday.
Dorcy's wife Linday, who is said 10
be living in California with their five
children. did not contest the case, bu:
was represented by counsel.
Dorcy said he had applied to be re-
commissioned as an army officer and
expected his request would be grant
ed and that he will be at the Mexican
front next month.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
BEREA NEWS

Mrs. Preston is on the sick list
I'd Swan and wife were Sunday
guests Of Pearl Hickman and wife
Herbert Cauthorn and wife Of Little
by Station are the guests Of relatives
near here-B. B. Hurd lost a vslu-
able mare last week.-Mrs.. Ira Mayes
father is visiting his daughter Mrs.
Gus Wesler at Plains, Kansas-The
ladies Of Sunrise Church took in $50
at their supper Saturday evening; the
Long Branch ladies took in sS0-Gib
Harvey and wife have as guests this
week, Chas. Dickey and family Of near
Thompson-There was a good crowd
out TO hear Elder G. Z. Higdon at
Berea Sunday. Among those from
other places who attended were: Miss
Elizabeth Price of Mexico, Rev. Lest
er Rogers, wife and two children Of
Springfield, Mo, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Vim. r. Dudley and daughter Of near
Mexico-Sim Greed, Ethel Brown.
Dick Greed and family, Herman Rob
erts and family and Ed Robinson are
enjoying an outing on Elks Fork thi;
week and a visit to Cecil Greed and
family-Mrs. Lizzie Ellis is expected
home this week form a two months
visit to relatives in south Missouri
Mr.. John Baker and family were din.
ner guests Of o. H. Martin and wife
after attending church at Berea Sun.
day-Albert Creige purchased a COW
recently from Mr.. Forsythe for $50
Miss Myra Miller would be glad 4
any one who found a link bracelet a
Long Branch church last saturda!
evening or since that time would cal
or write her as she lost one at tina
time.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
RE CREAM SOCIAL AT SKINNER

The ladies Of the community guild
will hold an ice cream supper at the
Ladies Hall in Skinner next Saturday
night, June "a. All Of the candidates
for county offices have been invited
to speak at this time. The ladies are
making preparations for this event
and assure all who attend Of a pleas
ant evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
MRS. LUCINDA sTEFFENs DEAD

Mrs. Lucinda steffens, 70 years of
age, died Saturday at her home on
North Jefferson street. Mrs. Stef-
fens had been confined to her bed
since last February. She was born
in Joe Davis County, Illinois in 1916.
She is survived by one sister and
two brothers. Her sister, Mrs. Hiram
Norton, lives in Mexico. One Of her
brothers, George Middaugh lives in
Wisconsin and the other brother, Will
liam Middaugh lives in Minnesota. A
nephew, Henry Steffens and his wife
Of ST. Louis will be here for the fun.
eral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Basket Dinner at MascedOnia Church

Basket Dinner at MaseedOnia ChHrca
Several members of the Christian
Church of Mexico attended services
in the Macedonia Church Of SAILING
Township Sunday, and were the
guests of members Of that church d
a basket dinner. The following were
among those who attended, all gong
in their automobiles: Mr.. and Mo
f. r. Locke, and o Sam, MISS Den
ME Kelso, Miss Victoria Brooks nj
and Mrs. w. G. wilkins and daughter
Miss Virginia Ellen, Mrs. J, D. Greer
Mrs. NJ. S. Carter and Mr.. and MIS-
j. W. Dry and son, Marion.
The meeting was addressed by MtS
Elizabeth Ross of Canton, Mo, In'
Christian Church q~uartette Of Mex
leo, composed of Mesdames pry'
Locke, wilkins and Carter, renders
two or three selections; while MIS-
Donnie Kelso sang a solo,
W. II. Mcintyre of the Vandal'
Mail, was in Mexico on business u
da,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Loo Patterns

The New Idea Patterns all seams
allowed. Try them.
w1-l66.lt The Enterprise Store
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Ed verhoff. ticket agent for the Wa
bash, Kansas, City, is visiting Mex
leo friends and relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Hammocks, baseball supplies, tennis
and sporting goods. Large stock at
best priees.-Craddoek & Son. d1wI
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mr.. C. Warne, whose home is in
Columbia, No, and who is well known
in Mexico, as he sells aluminium ware
in our city during the summer, is a
member of the National Guard and
has been called to the colors.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Ritter are home
Kansas City and Excelsior Springs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mrs. Elizabeth Ross of Canton, Mo-,
is the guest Of Mexico friends.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

7. S. McPheeters, an attorney Of s..
Louis was in this city Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Finest and best picture framing
Craddock & Son. d1w1
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

When harvest time comes you
will need good machinery and
good oils. SUNLIGHT OIL has
the body and has stood the test
for years, try a can next time.
When your hay is in the swath,
what is nicer that a perfect
working suIky rake or a good
sweep rake to take it up clean
and easy? Our rakes are the
kind you will like to operate.
For hay forks, carriers, rope,
puIIeys, and everything in the
harvester goods line see us.
Roast your beef but don't roast
yourself over a big range, buy
a New Perfection Oil Cook Stove
and let it do your roasting in
comfort to you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Guthrie are
guests Of Mrs. Brown in jefferson
City. =.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
Stock Notes


NJ = EE wbszs lE &c ia
Ne = Ger - 70 e.
NL 3 Cats A5L
Nxrsuuzl Stack Yards
EGGS 100. Ias Erhsr. tuA 1859
CEtsh $50 ze15y
SEQ EaHl se1sy-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

FOR SALE; - One TO-
Can be used for corn erb !, t
a house. See II. Z. Van N,s.
d..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY OFFICE
We are authorized to make IL a..
lowing announcements of eapsss,.,.
for county Offices at the Auvu,,- -
mary:
REPRESENTATIVE
D. NJ. SLoNAKER
FOR SHERIFF
JAMES G. FORD
CHURCHILL B. KEENAN,
G. w. PECK
H. P. MIDDLETON
FOR JUDGE WESTERN DIsrRI,
S. J. BOVINE
C: C. BLEDSoE
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
r. D. RODGERS
COUNTY TREASURER
H. H. CRAWFORD
ASSESSOR
c. NJ. FOX
S. T. ToRREYs0N
CONSTABLE SALT RIVER
TOWNSHIP
L. A. PRYOR
]. AT BROWN
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

FOR SALE;-Runsboyt -
new. also harness. Prices rirst-S
II. Hamilton. 1l6 East J~a.ET-
i5A,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

~WANTED:-Enuauts -
race for big picnic at fai,
July 4th. Apply to Smith B.,
leo, Mo. Ia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22
M EXCHANc

Ads IN tAis column cost
iin' each insertion si1 vosa,ss'
line %
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

WANTED - To traS.-~
Mitchell automobile for NJ, ~
(Holstein ~preferred) B. O W7rH
R. Z. D. No. 4. Mexico, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

FOR SALE - -Four rOones -
2 lots and Outbuildinga. Sin -
from square. Inquire at So
Shoe Store. 60
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

FOR sALE'-A good uPdrs.
no. Address Mrs. 7. H. VIZ
S. Clark Aven. Phone a.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

W. II. Mcintyre of the Vandal''
Mail, was in Mexico on business u
day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-06-22

FOR sALE-Nino rooned I5,,.
modern, new, on paved street -
blocks from square, three ssr., j,
ground. Easy terms. Apply % 7 a
lnIsDn-.- ls3-stvi,
Evening star., 1916-09-05

undoubtedly assist the allied campaign
in the Balkans by clearing away all pos
sibilities Of official impediments and
popular reactions. The Greek army,
however, is not negligible quantity and
will add weight in the campaign. The
most intense hatred exists between the
Greeks and Bulgars, and in any fight
ing on their part the Greeks will 'un-
doubtedly show the utmost spirit. 1t
is intimated that Gen. Serial, COM
mander-in-chief Of tho allied Saloniki
armies, has been waiting for definition
Of Greece's policy before beginning q.
marked offensive movement northward.
The entrance Of Rumania was apparently
to have been the signal for this for
ward stop, but Greece was not yet at
the point Of decision. An aggressive
movement from the Saloniki base
against the Bulgar- German line stimuli
taneous with Rumanian- Russian move
ment southwark would catch the Bulgars
in wise from which it would be most
difficult to extricate them.
Evening star., 1916-09-05
Greece About to Enter.

The situation in Greece is developing
steadily toward the point Of actual in
tervention in the war. The allied pow
ers have demanded and been given full
control of postal and telegraphie com
munications and Premier Zaimis has as
sumed virtually dictatorial power. King
Constantine, it now develops, has not
abdicated, as reports last week indicated.
but is dangerously i'll, and the premier
is at the head of the government. He
has disclosed unmistakable pro-ally ten
dencies. Former Premier VeniZelos has
declared his full support of the Zaimis
government. Sailors and secret police
of France and England are in Athens
clearing that city and also Piraeus Of
persons known or believed to be en-.
gagged in pro-Teutonic activity. Several
German and Austrian merchantmen at
Piraeus have been seized by British
and French warships To all intents
and purposes Greece is already in the
war short Of the actual participation of
her army on the side Of the allies. That
this win soon follow is presaged by
every known fact.
The entrance of Greece into the war
is not expected to cause much military
difference in the situation, but it will
Evening star., 1916-09-05
Won Hindenburg on the West Front

If dispatches from Paris are correct,
Gen. Won Hindenburg's introduction to
the campaign as commander -in-chief of
the Teutonic armies has not been par
ticularly auspicious. He was present in
person, it is reported, on the German
lines when the French and English made
their smashing attack of Sunday and
Monday north and south of the Somme.
These attacks we're on large scale COW
ering frontage Of several miles, and
resulted in the taking of considerable
territory from the Germans, including
a number of important positions and
more than 5000 prisoners.
The importance Of this movement is
not to be discounted by the fact that
similar successes have been scored on
the Somme front heretofore since the
western aggressive began July !. 1t is
true that the British and French have
not penetrated to any vital German po-
sition, but they have undoubtedly made
steady advance from the outset with
only few temporary checks and losses,
which have been ultimately more than
made good.
The fact that Gen. Won Hindenburg
was on the front during at least the sec
ond day Of the new offensive may indi-
cate that the new commander -in-chief
regards the western front as after all
the most important portion of the Ger
man line At no other place than in
the west is there field for resump-
tion Of the German offensive with any
promise of valuable results. In the Riga
sector, it is true, there is chance
for an aggressive action in the direction
of Petrograd, but to accomplish this
would entail a serious weakening of the
Teutonic line along the eastern front,
where the Russian pressure is insistent
and severe everywhere. 1t has been
suggested that the German people now
| look to Gen. Won Hindenburg for re
! sumption of the offensive. Some OBJ
servers point out that only in the di-
rection of Calais is there any likeli-
hood of quick dash yielding such a
victory as to warrant the sacrifices en-
tailed. No longer is there chance Of
| German success at Verdun At Calais,
however, would be prize well worth
the effort. Already one German at
tempt to reach the channel has failed.
Will Won Hindenburg undertake another
or will he be too occupied at the Somme
| to hold the consistently advancing
French and English' The war strategy
| in the west may hold some interesting
developments in the near future.