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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
BARN, CATTLE
AND HAY BURN
At FAIRFIELD

Fairfield. Me. Aug. D.-The farm build
ings Of Homer Libby. about mile up the
River road. were struck by lightning
about 9 O'Clock tonight and the barn
burned fiat. The house also caught in
several places but was put out by a buck
ct brigade Of the neighbors.
With the barn were destroyed two
calves. a COW and bull and about 10 tons
OF hay. The loss will reach 5000, partly
covered by insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21

Teh return Of $500 worth OF goods, seized
by the Lewiston police from Frost Broth
ers. has been ordered. The firm, it is
said. will settle the expense bill Of the
Lewiston department contracted in an ef-
fort to arrest Isidore Frost. wanted for
larceny on a warrant sworn out by his
brother. Sydney B. Frost
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
The Official Statement

The text of the statement follows;
ION the front north of Verdun, our
troops captured on both sides of the
Mouse enemy defenses on a front of
IS kilometres and to a depth which ex-
ceeded two kilometres at certain
points. On the left bank of the river.
we hold in particular the Avocourt
wood, the two SUBMITS Of lie Morte
Homme, Corbeaux wood and Cumieres.
On the right bank we have occupied
Talou ridge. Champ, Champenuville,
Hill 344, Mormont farm and Hill 240,
north Of Louvemont.
"On the right our troops have ad-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
MOBILIZATION
DRAFT TROOPS
SET FORWARD

Washington. Aug. 21-Mobilization
OF the second increment of draft troops
was today changed from Sept IS to
10 and the third increment from Sept.
80 to Oct. 3. Mobilization of the first
increment will be as previously an
nounced, Sept. S.
The postponements are said to be
due to delays in local boards in get
ting their quotas ready for service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.-Immediate ex-
pansion Of building facilities of the
United States to double or treble the
output Of destroyers during the next
is months was the object of a confer
ence today between Secretary Daniels
and representatives of % or more ship
and engine builders.
If we get what we want the sec
retary said. the United States will
have more destroyers than any other
mowers. They are the one thing that
a submarine fears"
Rush Destroyers
The secretary indicated that all the
destroyers the builders could produce
would be ordered. Every effort OF the
DEPARTMENT will be bent upon speeding
10 the large "a SOiALA avs ''S''
pending.
Every aspect Of shipbuilding that
bears on destroyer production was TAX
en- up at the conference. There is no
shortage Of material or plant facilities,
hut a difficulty lies in obtaining high
power engines, boilers and reduction
gear.
Superior to Chasers
Secretary Daniels said no additional
submarine chasers would be ordered at
present The chasers are valuable for
harbor and in-shore patrol work. but
the destroyers are far superior even
for these duties and have in addition
sea going qualities which make them
Of far greater value in all ways than
the small chasers.
Every suggestion that the ship or
engine builders had TO make today as
to additional motive power for the de-
stroyers was given close attention. The
possibility Of making some Of the new
vessels with oil engines was among the
suS.estions offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21

Enormous Decrease
Since the war started there has
been a total decrease of 115,005.000 in
the worlds supply of meat producing
animals Cattle increased 100000 in
the United States. while the total
world decrease was 2S,0S0000. Sheep
decreased 100000 in this country
while the world supply was diminish
ed 54,50o,O00. Hogs increased 6,275,o0o
in America. but the general supply de-
creased 32,425,000.
During the year ending June 30,
1916, America exported 1.Sa9193,ooo
pounds of meat as compared with
three year ante bellum average of 4S3.-
$4,000 pounds. These exports went
chiefly to the Allies, whose capital
stock of animals has decreased 49,
100000 head.
ALTHOUGH the European countries
have drastically reduced meat con-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
Italian Bombardment Has
Leyeled Austrian DefenCeS

With the British troops buslly en-
gagged in the successful parrying Of
German counter -thrusts against the
newly won ground in Flanders, the
French and the Italians have started
monster offensives - the French
against the Germans near Verdun and
the Italians against the Austrians
from the region Of PLAYA to near the
head waters Of the Adriatic sea.
Sharp Blows by French
Sharp, decisive blows have gained
for the French positions held by the
Germans on a front Of more than II
miles, extending from the Avocourt
wood eastward across the River Mouse
the Italians, following a bombardment
of an intensity never before expert
enced in that theatre, have levelled
Austrian defenses, crossed the ruins
and also the Isonzo river and now are
at deadly grips with the enemy along
a front Of about 81 miles.
Nearly 10000 prisoners already have
been counted by the French and Ital-
ians and doubtless this number will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
vanced considerably in the Bots des
Fosse and the Bois de Chaunae.
Over 1000 UnWounded Prisoners

VVtT fVVU VHWUUHUcU TTIoUTICTo
The number of unwounded prison
ers taken is more than 1000.
The Germans carried out violent
counter attacks in the Avocourt wood
and against LIE Mort Homme and Hill
944. but our fire everywhere broke
down their efforts and inflicted heavy
losses. Our aviators took brilliant
part in the battle turning their ma
chine guns at low height against en-
envy concentrations and contributing
also to the repulse of counter attacks.
Our pilots brought down II Ger
man airships on the battle front. while
two other enemy machines were
brought down by our special guns"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
Second Formal Gathering


The meeting was the second formal
gathering of the encampment today.
The credentials committee of the G.
\. r. met at natidal headquarters,
EnCampment badges were distributed
and the various state delegations set
tied down to enjoy themselves or lay
plans for the parade tomorrow.
A conspicuous figure among the I'm
ion soldiers today was a man in Con-
federate gray-Maj. Frank NJ. Bur
rows, now in the government service
at Washington, but formerly Of the
Culpepper Minute Men and a native of
Virginia Major Burrows, hale and
hearty at 7s, was apparently the only
Confederate soldier at the encamp-
ment. He expressed the opinion that
the Confederate veterans should hold
meeting in Boston.
Allied Organizations Meet
Several organizations allied with the
G. A. r. held meetings today. The
national association of patriotic in
structors adopted resolutions favoring
enactment Of laws by Congress naming
The Star Spangled Banner" as the
national anthem and designating June
IA as annual Flag day in recognition
Of the making Of the first American
flag by Betsy Ross in Philadelphia
June IA, 11T.
Tonight the Sons of Veterans con-
Quoted a class initiation.
On Line for the Union
mo American citizen can be any,
where else than behind the present
leader Of the American people, Presi-
dent Wilson" declared Mayor Curley
in welcoming the visitors at the meet
ing tonight. THE only place for Ameri-
cans today IS where you were so years
Continued on Page 2-col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
Formally Welcomed by
Governor Mccall and
Mayor Curley Mon
day Night
CONFEDERATE is
AMONG GUESTS
Allied Organizations Met Dur
ing Day-Patriotic Industries
Adopt Resolutions-Sons of
Veterans Have Class Initia-
ton.

Boston. Aug. 2O.-Thousands Of vet
Grams of the Civil War and their fam
lilies, here to attend the 5lst national
encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic, were officially welcomed to
the city tonight by Lieut.. Governor
Coolidge and Mayor Curley. Other
speakers were Former Governor John
L. Bates, Commander in Chief W. J..
Patterson of Pittsburg and Department
Commander Daniel E. Denny Of Mass
acilusetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21

Washington, Aug. 21--The problem
of supplying the Allies with meat has
developed mainly on the United States
and daily the burden is growing more
serious, according to a statement is
War time demands have been SO great
that Europe has been making alarm
ing inroads on its herds with a con-
sequent reduction of its domestic sup
ply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
SHIP BOARD
To Ask Billion More
Of Congress
Rave Already Been Given Three
Quarters Of BIlon-Extra Amount
Sought Needed Before Board Can
Proceed with Program

probably VIII tc the sum asked o; Con-
sress by the shipping board for compile
Ton q It's j; months building program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
THE WEATHER
THUNDER SHOWERS

Forecast: Tuesday scattered thund.
er showers and cooler. Wednesday
generally. fair. light northwest Winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
Arrived at Noon

HTFTV6d az MOOT
The Maine regiment came in about mid
day in a fve-section train and broke
camp quickly. though tired. The new
task that made the men hustle broke the
monotony Of riding and the mems weari-
ness. At mess the ma gnitude of their ap-
petites was remarkable.
About 5000 troops are now at the camp.
all Of them arriving today except a part
of the Second Massachusetts Regiment.
Brig. Gen. Cole, commander of the
camp, arrived today.
Training is expected to begin within
the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
HIRAM JOHNSON FOR HIGHER
TAXATION UPON WAR PROFITS
Inlrd Week of Senate Debate on War Tax Bill
opens Monday with Prospect that Passage
Will Be Delayed Until Next Week - Will Be
No Resort to Cloture

Washington, Aug. 3o.-Wldespread sen.
tfment in the Senate il favor Of adding
to the total Of the war tax bill by impos-
ing higher rates on war profits and in
come surtaxes received new impetus to-
day with the opening Of the third week
of debate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21

LaFollette to Speak Tuesday
Speeches advocating such increases
were made by Senators Johnson of Cali
fornia, Hollis Of New Hampshire and
Jones Of New Mexico. Tomorrow Sena-
tor La Toilette is expected to make his
address in favor of levying virtually all
war taxes upon incomes and war profits
Senator King is preparing a substitute
bill providing much higher rates on these
sources.
No action was taken by the Senate
during the day and little progress was
made on the bill. After Senator La Fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
At DESTINATION
End Maine in Camp
Somewhere in Mass.
Reached There About Noon and
Quickly Broke Camp-Other New
England Units Notwithstanding
to Begin This Week

Somewhere in Massachusetts,, Aug. 20
Company NJ is here tonight under canvas
at Camp Bartlett with the rest Of the Sec
ond Maine Regiment, the Second Massa-
chusetts and First New Hampshire regi-
ments and the Rhode Island cavalry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-21
WANTED

Work Wanted? Help Wanted?
Situation Wanted?
Resd Journal Want Ads.
Use Journal Want Ads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05

children and grandchildren. were
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Monilaws. of
Absaraka: Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Hill.
of Erie: and liver Madsen, of Wheat
land. Other pioneers present with
their families were William Cuth-
bertson, Of Absaraka: e. G. Mid
geIly, of Wheatland: and r.. b. Boyd
and Joseph Matters. of Fargo.
After the picnic dinner there was
a spirited game Of baseball between
the married and single men, the
former winning by close margin.
In the evening the pastor Of the
Absaraka church, Rev. Mr.. Book,
held q. prayer meeting in the new
tabernacle that has been erected one
mile north OF Absaraka, in Wilson's
grove, for the revival meetings that
will begin next Sunday and continue
three weeks. Rev. Mr.. Wilson will
be the evangelist in charge and Miss
Marie Danielson has been selected
as chorister. Meetings Of this ma
ture are held every year in that vic
unity.
others in. attendance from Fargo
at the picnic were Mrs. A. c. Mat
tiers and little daughter Joyce, who
motored there, with the Joseph Mat
ters family. Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd
were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hay, whose home is at Absar-
aka, and who had been in Fargo for
a few days visit. Mrs. Hay is a
sister of Mr.. Boyd.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Cooper Smith Wedding
Pretty Affair of 18th

With a large American flag form
ing an appropriate background for
the ceremony, which took place at
high noon on July 4, Miss Ethel
Smith of Fargo, and Will A. Cooper,
formerly Of Fargo but now of Good
rich, N. D., were quietly united in
marriage by Rev. Thomas j. Ora
ham, of the First Presbyterian
church here, with which both young
people are affiliated. The wedding
was held at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs J. M. Smith,
1442 First avenue south, and the
guests, about twenty in number,
were all relatives.
The couples only attendants were
the brides little cousins, Beth Nor
IRISH, who carried rose petals in a
tiny gilded basket; Helen Moorish,
who carried the wedding ring on a
small pillow Of gold cloth; and Wes-
lev Harris, the latter of Chicago,
who acted as page. Just preceding
the ceremony, Mrs. M. N. Mallory,
Of Page, N. D., an aunt of the bride,
sang Q Promise Me. Mrs. w. j. Nor
IRISH, also aunt of the bride, was her
accompanist, and as the bridal party
took their places played the Bridal
Chorus from Lohengrin.
gowned in a pretty creation of white
crepe de chine with rhinestone trim
mings, the bodice being effectively
combined with silver cloth. Her veil
was fastened with bridal wreath of
lilies of the valley, and she carried
a shower Of tea roses and nlies-of-
the-valley. The travelling suit was
of blue wool jersey cloth, with ac-
cessories to correspond.
Immediately after the ceremony
the guests were invited to the din
ing room, where a delicious four
course luncheon was enjoyed. Mrs.
Victor Leeby, aunt of the bride, as
sisted in the serving. The color
scheme of the decorations through
out was of yellow and white, and for
the dining table there was taste
fully arranged centerpiece of yellow
daisies, yellow roses and ferns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper left here
Wednesday afternoon for Pettibone
lodge, where they will enjoy an out
ing of two weeks. The bride came
to Fargo three years ago from
Brooklyn, N. Y, accompanying her
parents, and the bridegroom is also
from Brooklyn, also locating in
Fargo about three years ago. For
two years he was in the employ or
the f1GTDSL
and is now located at Goodrich,
where he is manager of a general
mercantile store. The bride has
been in the employ of the Crary-
Turner Insurance agency since the
first of the year, and prior to that
was employed in the office of Hanna
& Moorish, Fargo. The young peo-
pie are highly esteemed and have
many friends here, particularly in
Presbyterian church circles, in which
both have been active. The bride
has been singing in the choir of that
church most of the time since she
has lived in Fargo.
other guests present from out-of-
town aside from those above mem
toned were Mrs. Harris and two
children, from Chicago, who are
guests for two weeks at the smith
home. Mrs. Harris is sister Of Mr..
Smith.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05

tiful lawn where the guests gath
cred at 5 O'Clock for the ceremony,
which was conducted By Rev. Mr..
Schattschneider. of Goshen. Miss
Martha Dittmer was oFganist.
At o'clock a banquet was served
on long tables which were also
placed on the lawn. The color
scheme was pink and white. Large
vases OF peonies and Killarney roses
decorated the tables and rooms
which were open to the guests.
After dinner the older guests
amused themselves in lawn swings.
hammocks and quiet games. while
the young folks played games ap-
propriate to the season. Music was
furnished by the orchestra. At night
the lawn was lighted by Japanese
lanterns. At IL o'clock the guests
departed, wishing the happy couple
prosperity in future years. They
were presented with numerous beau
tiful silver SETS
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Rusch- spriggs Wedding
Event Of July Fourth

Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Rusch and
daughters, Misses Louise and Carrie
Mae Rusch, OF Fargo, motored home
wednesday evening from Grand
Forks. where they had been to at
tend the wedding of their son and
brother, William j. Rusch, and Miss
FLORENCE Spriggs. Of Grand Forks.
The wedding took place at 3 o'clock
Wednesday morning in st. MichaeIs
cathedral Father Lemieux ofi1-
ciating. The bride wore her travelling
costume of dark blue taffeta. with
large white picture hat. Her flowers
were corsage bouquet OF bride roses
and lilies-of- the-valley. Her sister,
Miss Cora Spriggs, who was brides
maid. wore a gown Of gray crepe de
chine. and a corsage bouquet Of pink
roses. Mr.. Rusch, was attended BY
Bassett, Of Fargo.
Pink roses formed the beautiful
decorations for the wedding break
fast that was served at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert c. Spriggs. Mrs. Maurice Car
roll, Of Neche, and Misses Grace Car
roll. lone Mason and Teresa Mason,
all of Grand Forks. assisted in the
serving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rusch have gone 70
Minneapolis for a short wedding trip.
after which they will take up their
residence in Fargo, where the bride
groom is connected with the North
ern Savings bank He is a graduate
Of the State University OF Wisconsin
and a member OF the Phi Kappa Sig
ma fraternity. The bride Is a former
University Of North Dakota student,
and has many friends In Fargo,
where she has often visited at the
home Of her aunt, Mrs. Matt Cam
itsch. and with various friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Glad Tidings Picnic
Postponed to July 9

The rain of this morning having
made the grounds too damp for the
outing in Oak Grove park planned
for this afternoon, the Glad Tidings
Sunday school picnic has been post
poned until next Monday afternoon,
July 9. The participants are asked
to meet at the Mission that after
noon at 1 o'clock, unless a further
change in plans Is announced.
The regular Children's day ex-
ercises at the Glad Tidings Mission
will be held next Sunday morning at
II o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Many Spent Fourth
Picnicking In Oak
Grove and Elsewhere

Oak Grove park was literally filled
with picnicking parties, large and
small, on the Fourth, and a number
OF picnic outings were enjoyed else
where in this vicinity, still others
being held at the homes of the par
Elephants, in Fargo. A few among
the many such outings weer enjoyed
by the following:
The Lyman Miller and c. B. Miller
families were among those who en-
joyed the day picnicking in Oak
Grove.
The DR.. w. G. Brown and S. n.
Thams families also had picnic lunch
In Oak Groves
The Evangelical Free. church pic
mic at the grove was very largely
attended by Sunday school children
and their parents, big dinner being
served at noon. In the afternoon
there was a program of athletic
stunts and games, and most of the
crowd patronized the supper served
at the church in the evening. The
ceremony OF burning the church
mortgage, recently paid of, followed
the supper.
Quite a large picnic gathering at
the grove was that enjoyed by the
G. o. Strom, Rev. E. Berntsen, John
$500 SAAASSAts = A0A~S1SA
fessor Fossum, A. Loislo and E.
Gronaas families, who spent most of
the day there.
About eighty members Of the
church and Sunday school of the
Norwegian Baptist church of Fargo,
Of which Rev. A. Menus is pastor,
spent the day picnicking in the beau
tiful grove on the Hadeland farm,
FIVE miles south Of Fargo. Both dim
ner and supper were served in the
grove, and in the afternoon an eX-
tensive program of games and races
afforded the amusement.
A delightful family picnic party
was enjoyed at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leslie Black, on Fourth avenue
south, where two picnic repasts were
served. The party numbered eleven
in ALL Mrs. Trippet, of Anaconda,
Mont, a sister of Mrs. Black, left
Fargo Wednesday night to visit rel
atives in Chicago for a few days
before returning to Anaconda. She
and Mrs. ]. A. Jordan also of Ana
conda, the latter of whom is Mrs.
George Blacks mother, have been
visiting in Fargo for the last two
weeks.
The half dozen members of the
Pot Luck club Of Fargo, who motored
to the home of Miss Pearl Smith,
Just south of the city, for the
Fourth, spent delightful day with
picnic repasts and with bridge as a
further diversion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Comfort Kit Shop
Innovation At One
! Red Gross Headquarters

Comfort bags, both filled and I'M
filled, besides all the articles used
for filling them, and many other
luxuries which might appeal to a
soldier are offered for sale at a new
comfort kit shop opened about two
weeks ago at the Red Cross head
quarters in Minneapolis. Everything
~ sold practically at cost, as the
store aims to act only as con-
Yenience to women filling the COM
fort kits by providing a place
where all such articles may be pur-
chased without having to institute
an ail-over-town search.
Included among the many articles
for sale are wash cloths, tooth
brushes and paste, writing tablets,
pencils, sewing materials and even
playing cards and tobacco.
This store, known as the RED
Cross Shop" and Offering for sale
everything for the comfort of Amer
fcan fighting men, has already prov
ed a great success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
Fargoans Attend Big
Fourth of July Picnic
In Absaraka Vicinity

A big Fourth of July picnic was
held at the Edward Tucker home on
the Boyd Grove farm near Absaraka.
N. D. Il was largely attended by
people of AbsaralEa and it's vicinity,
about 200 participating. The picnic
was held under the auspices of the
Absaraka Sunday school (Metho-
DIST of which Mr.. Tucker is the
superintendent.
Among the pioneers of territorial
days who were present with their
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05
EFFgcT Of wAsHINo Eeos.

Washing eggs removes the gel
atenous covering which helps Keep
out air and bacteria. A washed e6s
spoils much faster than dirty one
that Is not washed. According e
specialists in the United states &C. &C.
partment Of Agriculture over 5s0oysv8V
eggs spoil annually because they
have been washed or allowed g SCI
wet. This loss Of eggs In storage =
due to exposure 70 rain. dsW, art
and sun In stolen nests IN the gras1
or fence corners. Provide biddy with
a desirable, clean nest In clean
chicken house and this loss can De
largely eliminated.--Agr. Ex, Dept.
~. d. Ayr. College.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-05

Percy, being down 20 recite ~ the
temperance concert, stood up 70 do
or die. He got along all right until
he reached the words, He stood be-
side the bier" Then his memory
failed him.
He stood beside the BIER" ne re-
peated. trembling.
The evil spirits on the back benches
murmured one to another.
He stood beside the bier" groaned
Percy, and drew a moist hand across
his dripping forehead.
go on" yelled a voice from the
rear. It'll get fiat while you're wait
ing, you fool"