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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04
guns, 800 machine guns and Is trench
Germans Repulsed at Verdun.

GeFmans Repu1sed at Verdun.
On the west front, French troops
successfully fought of repeated at
tacks by the German crown princes
picked troops, seeking recapture Of
ground taken Ma sudden and violent
assault on the Chemin Des DANES. A
brief artillery bombardment yesterday
was succeeded by a combined French
infantry and aerial offensive over a
mile front curing the night. French
trenches. raking them with IRE ana
small shells. The French carried ali
obtectives-
On the British front a continuance
Of had weather had perceptible effect
in slowing up the fighting. Gas fire
was incessant all along the line, but
infantry lighting was confined TO local.
lied attacks and raids.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04

A press report says Bakersfield in
southern ~taClifornia. with 1900 peo-
pie, has one motor car for every six
inhabitants.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04

9 folds OF white and scariet! o blue with your silver
warm hearts Cherish You. and dying Zip iips give / 70 tkheir:
Otessing! ours by inheritanee. ours by allegiance,. ours BY
the emblem of liberty. the hope Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04

When the world is safe there VII
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04

has not been able to hold his own
even in the air. The Austrian air
planes have not hampered the work
Of the Italian aviators on the battle
front, nor have they interfered with
the work Of the Italian and English
monitors operating against the defens-
es OF the Gulf of Trieste"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-04

$500. 1as Ting Eantsa 8 NhatstshaatxOs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-05-24

The action or President Tearnev
slapeudiaE F5rst Baseman Dave VIII
..aus Tor the remainder OF the season
because this impossible person. Iu-
p5re Hoa8uEswo-th claims be hit hiu
has stirred up q hornets nest I'm Rock
Island
Williams denies that he struck HeL-
HngsR orLh. Manager Tigha denies i.
the Rock Island players deny II and
the Rock Island fans refuse 10 believe
Williams SAYS he merely took
hold of Ho55iugsWorrH S arm snar
talking t1 him. The writer knows that
Williams is not the roWdy sort of
player He is an enthusiastic young
man. who takes the welfare Of the
team al heart and when losing he
fights back hard. Dave would not
strike an umpire. even though SER
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
NET ABOUT LENS TlGHTENS
British Make Rapid Advance Across
Plains Toward Mininq Center.

British Headquarters in France
The British are closing in about Lens.
After the capture on Sunday OF fosse
3 and enemy trenches west from the
hill and from the lines Immediately
south of the Souchez river. several
new positions have been occupied in
this region nearer Lens. Patrols are
advancing across the plains in an east.
erly direction.
Thus the great mining center is be-
ing slowly encircled For weeks Lens
has not be exploited economically by
the Germans and now is directly men,
aced.
The Germans have extended the
floods with water from the River Sou.
chez until the plain between Ayion
and Lens is well covered.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
TO DRAFT MEN AT CAPITAL
conseription Rules Designate Wash.
ington as Place.

Washington.-Dra of 625,000
men for the national army will be
conducted entirely in Washington, &C,
cording to the eonscription regula-
tions approved by the president.
In the United States there are ap-
proximately 1000 registration dis
tricts. In each there is separate
series of registration numbers, begin
ming with number one.
When the drawings begin. probably
early in July, board in Washington
win select number through the jury
wheel or other lottery system.
The number will be telegraphed to
each registration district and all the
men ON the registration lists who have
that number will be called.
1t will be up to each man individual
ly to ascertain whether he is selected
He will not be required to report until
a general summons is issued for all
drafted men to come forward for ex.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
FOOD CONTROL BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE
Measure as Passed Contains
Far-Reaching Prohibition
Provisions.

Washington. - The administration
food control bill, giving the president
broad authority to control the distri-
button Of food, feed and fuel for war
purposes and appropriating s152,50O..
900 for its enforcement and admins
tration, was passed by the house after
far-rcaching prohibition provisions
had been written into IL.
The vote was 3s5 to five. Represen-
tatives McLemore. slayden and
Young. OF Texas. democrats. and
Mceker. Missouri, and Ward. New
York, republicans, voting in the neg.
atlye.
The prohibition amendment, accord.
ing TO statements OF house members,
will reduce the government revenues
BY more than 5000 O.00O.0 900 a year.
The food-control bill was rewritten
by senate agriculture subcommittee
so as TO give President Wilson the
power and responsibility OF deciding
whether the nation shall be bone
dry" during the war and to place iron
and steel and many other products. in
to food and fuel, under gov
eminent control.
Both advocates and opponents pre-
iicted passage by Saturday.
As a substitute for the house pro-
libition sections, which, without quail
forbid the manufacture of
'oodstuffs into liquor. the committee
adopted provisions which would pro
iibit manufacture during the war of
III intoxicating beverages and EN-
'ower the president to commander
'xisting supplies OF distilled spirits.
,ut would authorize the executive In
lis discretion to permit manufacture
i matted, fermented and vinous bey-
irages and fix their alcoholic content
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
RUSSIANS OPPOSE
SEPARATE PEACE

Washington.-Amba Bakhme.
tieff, head OF the Russian mission, EN-
phatically declared in an address be
fore congress. assembled in the hall
of the house, that the Russian people
themselves oppose separate peace
with Germany.
The ambassadors declaration came
at the end of the most remarkable and
demonstrative reception yet given any
of the foreign missions in either house
of congress. Shouts and cheers came
from floor and galleries Members OF
congress who on previous visits OF
missions have applauded or remained
quietly in their seats, cheered loudly.
The ambassador added:
"Rumors of separate peace are
without foundation in fact. Russia's
endeavor is for lasting peace be-
tween democratic nations. Triumph OF
the German autocracy would render
such peace impossible. Russia will
not fail to be worthy partner in the
League of Honor"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
RED CROSS GIVEN
MORE THAN ASKED
ST 100000 Fund Is 0versub.
sCrlbed BY American
People.

Washington. -- 0versubscriptuas oi
the Red Cross hundred million dollar
mercy fund was assured Monday
night, when the eightday campaign
closed, with final rallies in hundreds
OF American cities.
The nations contributions 10 the
Red Cross were estimated AT $4,000.
900 by Henry p. DAWSON, chairman OF
the Red Cross war council.
More than 1000 OF the larger cities
raised more than their allotments,
Among the states which exceeded
their quotas were Oregon. Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah and Idaho. All see,
tons of the country passed the goals,
with the possible exception OF the
south.
Ten million dollars OF apparent
oversubscription may be necessary. IL
was said, to make the actual eollec,
tions equal 100000, owing to the
possibility of duplicate recording Tho
next two or three weeks will be de-
voted to gathering in the money prom.
Ised in individual pledges.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
q MILLION OFFER
3 BILLION FOR WAR

Washington. Liberty loan subscrip.
tions totaled $3,O35.226.S5O. an over.
subscription OF nearly So per cent.
The final tabulation showed that
more than 100000 persons bought
bonds, Ninety-three per cent of sub,
scriptiona. or those of S,96o,000 per.
sons, were for sums varying from $50
TO $4,000, while 81 subscribers ap.
piled for allotments of S5,0OO,O00 each
or more.
The New York federal reserve dis
trlct led the list with subscriptions
totaling S1,lSG,7sS ,40O, or more than
three times the amount subscribed in
the next district Chicago, $357195,95O,
Allotments will be made. Secretary
McAdoo announced, as follows:
On subscriptions up to and includ.
ing 100000, 60 per cent OF the amount
subscribed, but not less than $4,000
in any instance, More than 100000
up to and including S250,000, As per
cent OF the amount subscribed. but
not less than 100000 in any instance.
More than S25O,OO0 up to and includ-
ing 100000, so per cent. but not
less than $11250O in any instance.
More than S2.O00.0OO up to and includ,
Ing S6.OOo,OOo, a5 per cent, but not
less than S60O,OOo in any one instance.
More than S6.OOOo0O up to and inelud-
ng S1O,0OO,O0O each, 81 per cent.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29

by y, -. ,nnton. vusiUeer ~ cnarge
OF crew Of II engineers. Ia Eugene
IN connection with the appraisomeul
Of Southern Pacific property There
Hre II crews working out Of San Fran,
cisco at the present time.
Plans Of the state highway commits.
sion for immediate paving Of three
important stretches OF highway. and
the grading Of two other sections,
have been announced by Chairman =.
Benson In umatilla county. as msseh
Of the important highway from Pen.
dleton 10 Walla Walla is 10 be paved
All can be done for 100000. This
work had been agreed on by the com.
missiou~gome time ago. and bids are
now being asked, In Washington
county. the long notorious Rex .Tigard
road, n part Of the Pacific highway, is
TO receive first attention. Starting at
the Multuomah county line. several
miles OF this road will be hard sur
faced. In Clatsop county. paving oper
atoms will be started from Astoria
west on the Astoria end Of the Colum-
bin river highway. work for this yeer
Is limited to sl0a 900.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Mr.. Wilson Now Controls Exports.

Washington. Control Of American
exports, authorized in clause of the
espionage bill, was assumed by Presi.
dent Wilson with the appointment of
an exports council, comprising the
secretaries of state. agriculture and
commerce and the food administrator.
An executive order creating the coun.
ell directs the department of com.
merce to administer all details OF op-
Grafton.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
EUROPEAN VAR NEWS

In the eastern war thcater there arc
Indications that Important nghting
may again soon be under way.
Gradually The forces Of Field Mar.
shal Iiaig are hemmiEs IN the town
of Lens, the eentor Of the great coal
deposits.
General Petain has resumed his
daahiHg operations on the Aisne front
aud reports a brilliant success for his
troops In q surprise attack northwest
Of Hurtebise.
In the Macedonia theatcr only small
engagements BY patrol parties have
been reported. although east OF Lake
PTesba the enemy has violently shell.
ed entente trenches.
While the Italians have let I'D In
their attacks in the Trentlno. the sue.
cess OF their recent assault which re-
suited In the capture OF the important
height Of Monte ortigara. is empha.
sized in the announcement that the
Austrians lost some OF their heavy ar.
tilicry. as well as suffering other loss
OF magnitude in the operation Four
guns we're taken by General Cadornas
troops.
Mighty artillery duels between the
French and Germans are still in prog
ross on several sectors Of the front
between Soiszons and Rheims. Ap-
parcntly the Germans. after their ex.
perienee OF last week. when they suf.
fered heavy casualties, have ceased
their infantry operations. as the latest
French official communication makes
no mention Of fresh thrusts by the
crown prince.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
cantonmsnts to Be Ready On Time.

csntonments to Be Ready On Time.
Washiugton.-There will be no ser
ious delay in construction of the I6
cantonments for the national army,
said Secretary Baker. and all Of the
establishments probably will be ready
about September /, the date consid-
cred for summoning the first CPS 900
men. Selecting tie men, the secre-
tary indicated, probably will begin
early in July.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Cruiser olxrnpla is Wrecked.

Block Island, r. 1.-The United
States cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dew
ey's flagship at the battle of Manila,
ran aground in the fog off Block Is
land. The cruiser was reported in a
bad position, with considerable water
in her hold, Chief Machinists Mate
William NJ. Babb lost his life when he
was struck on the head by a falling
hatch, No other fatalities were re-
ported,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
WEST EXCEEDS QUOTA
Nearly All Towns Report Their Al.
lotments Left Far Behind.

San Francisco. = Reports received
here by the general campaign commit.
tee Of the Red Cross Indicate that the
cities and towns of the Racific coast
from the northern boundary to the
Mexican line have nearly all exceeded
their quotas in the drive for fund
of $lO0OOO.o00.
Seattle, Portland. San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Die
80 and many smaller coast cities re-
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Allied Blockade Of Greece Lifted.

Washlngton.--Lift of the allied
blockade of Greece was announced in
brief cablegram to the state depart.
ment from Minister Droppers at
Athens. This is taken here to mean
that the allies are satisfied with the
Greek situation and that there is no
further need to apply repressive or
punitive measures.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
WashInnton Exceeds Quota.

Seattle. le.--Charles Il. Peabody, chair.
man Of the state Red Cross commit.
tee, announced that the contributions
for the state already totaied 81 .440 600
and would exceed Si.5O0.O0O on the
final count. Washington's quota is
$l.00O.00
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Irritation Dam Breaks in Utah

Fairview, Utah.-The dam OF the
Price River Irrigation company, IL
miles from here, broke There was
no loss Of life in the towns of Scho-
field. Helper. Castle Gate and Cotton,
which were in the path of the 1000
acre feet of water that was released
in the break
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
orenon Gives MilIlon.

Portland. Ur.--Portiand doubled its
quota for the Red Cross by subscrib.
Ing u total Of 100000. The total for
the state outside Of Portland will
reach at least 100000. With the
100000 raised in Portland. this will
give Oregon a grand total OF $1,000.
600.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
A Mild Protest.

"Breddern and sisters" said Par
son Absolom Jonsing, as he surveyed
the scant covering of the bottom of
the contribution basket, "Ah wouldn't
say a wuhd to 'sinuate that one of
yoh was stingy, but All has got TO adj
init that yoh all is mighty thrifty.
tryin' to get to heaven foh about one
ten'htlli0nth Of cent o mile"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Porto RIean Regiment Filled.

San Juan. Porto fsico.--Porto Rico
has brought its regiment OF infantry
OF the United States army to full war
strength--l950 men--by the voluntary
enlistment of 600 men within less than
one month. A total increase OF ap-
proximately 1900 men IN less than a
year was made.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Golden Rule and the Telephone.

When the line Is busy Ger so or 10
minutes you shouldn't say those things.
How would you like for someone to
talk that way about your womenfolksS
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Idaho Is Generous.

Boise, Idaho. - Idaho's Red Cross
gift was announced as Sl25 900. The
quota originally set was s250,0Oo.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29
Hard to Capture.

Obesity isn't always a handicap.
The fat jobs seem TO be the most elu-
sive.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1917-06-29

ported excesses ranging TO twice their
original aliotments or more.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
NORTHFIELD CITIZENS
ORGANIZE LEAGUE

Forty-eight interested persons gath
cred Thursday evening in the North
field school house and organized the
Home and School League" electing
the following officers: M : P. Viii
son. president; Mrs. Eug- Ewilkey,
vice-president; Mrs. julia Herrick.
secretary; and Mrs. Grover Human,
treasurer. Miss Cora Schaible gave
a very instructive talk on the work of
the League, and the occasion was
made more pleasant by a musical pro-
gram, including a vocal solo by Mrs.
Raymond G. Ireland, a violin solo by
Mr.. Joseph Davis and several selec-
tons on the Victrola. Refreshments
were also served. The next meeting
will be held on Thursday, April 18th,
and after that meetings will be held
regularly on the first Thursday in
each month. All persons interested
in the children are invited to attend
and become members.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
FOREST TIRE BADGES
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.

The opening of the spring season
ushers in one of New Jerseys princi-
pal forest fire danger periods. Wide
awake boys and girls who are willing
to help conserve and develop the
States forests and wild life will find
opportunity at this time to qualify for
n of the Forest Fire Service badges.
These bronze badges are offered by
this branch of the Department of Con-
servation and Development to any boy
or girl in the state who voluntarily
renders useful service either in per
sonally putting out a forest fire, no
matter how small, or in promptly no.
tifying the local irewarden of a fire
which is too large to be handled with
out helm; n in serving the warden in
any other way in connection with a
forest fire. In awarding the medals
the Department seeks to recognize the
interest and help of the young people,
and to encourage them in forest fire
protection.
c. P. WILDER, State Firewarden,
State House. Trenton. will be glad to
inform anyone of many ways of aiding
the Forest Fire Service, or to hear
from any boy or girl who is entitled
to a merit badge for work that has
been performed. Durinp the short
time badges have been available, elev-
en- have already been awarded.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
SURETTE PRAISES LARGE
VOLUNTEER CHURCH CHOIR

A large number of shore folk atten-
ded the lecture by Thomas Whitney
Surette in the Atlantic City High
School on Saturday evening. The sub
ject was Church Music" Much in
terest was aroused by his %denounce-
ment of the paid quartette choir and
his hearty commentator of the large
volunteer choirs from the membership
of the church, who sing for the love
of the church.
He deplored the fact that many
modern composers thought by setting
religious words to a popular air, they
made suitable church music.
DR.. Surette gave a number of illus
trations of bad and good church music,
and accompanied Miss Kennedy in sew
eral beautiful interpretations of Arias
from Bach and Dvorak's Requiem.
Next Saturday evening Surette's
interpretations will be assisted also
by the High School Orchestra.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
NEW PASTOR OF SALEM
is RENDERED RECEPTION

The congregation of Salem M. E.
Church gave a delightful reception to
their new pastor, Rev. and Mrs. Pen
nington Corson, ST., in the Ushers'
Union room, OF Monday evening. Over
a hundred were in attendance and en-
joyed happy events of the evening.
Addresses of welcome were made by
representatives of the various organ
izations of the church. The first was
made by John S. Weaver, represent
ing the choir. A happy response was
given by the pastor in behalf of him
self and wife. Charles F. Bowen rep
resented the Sabbath School; Mrs.
VIM. H. Mathis the Ladies Aid Socie-
ty: Mrs. George Zippler. Jr., the La
dies Bible Class; Henry C. Thomas,
the Sunday Morning Class; Percy
Lake, the Sunshine Glass; Mrs. John
F. Ryon, the Women's Foreign Miss
ionary Society; Thomas C. Tompkins,
the Ushers' Union; Walter Tonnes,
the Mems Bible Class. In the receiv-
ing line were: Arthur P. Ryon, Rev.
and Mrs. Pennington Corson, ST., Mrs.
VIM. H. Mathis. After the reception
the company adjourned to the dining
room where an elaborate collation. was
enjoyed.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
RECEPTION
RENDERED PASTOR LEE.

Despite the stormy aspect of the
weather OF Tuesday evening about
two hundred persons assembled in
Wesley NJ. E.. Church to tender the
sincere hand of welcome to Rev. j.
William Lee, the new pastor, and his
good wife, and to wish them success
and happiness during their stay in
u city. By short addresses each
department of the church was repre-
scented as follows: The Official Board
by Louis D. Champion; Ladies Aid
Society, Mrs. Elias Campbell; Sunday
School, Benjamin Garrison; Epworth
League, Harry E. Parsels; Junior Ep-
worth League, Miss Lula Mason; Sun
day Morning Glass, Elwood C. Weeks;
Queen Esther Society, Hannah Cod
frey; Home Missionary Society, Mrs.
Charles A. Campbell; Monday Night
Class, Capt. Mark w. Blake; Home
Department of Sunday School, Mrs.
J. w. Kirkbride; Infant Department,
Mrs. Jacob Frendlich; Ushers' Union,
Wilbur Reed. Anthems were render
ed by the choir, solos were sung by
Mrs. Carrie Smith, Miss Flora Cox
and Miss Simpson, and a pleasing rec
itation was given by Mrs. Carrie
Smith. To conclude a most enjoyable
evening, those present were invited to
the church parlor, where refreshments
of ice cream and waters were served
in abundance.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
co. SUFFRAGE CONVENTION
TO MEET IN PLEASANTVILLE

The Pl%easantville Equal Franchise
League meets at the home of Mrs.
May North Crist on Tuesday, April Sd,
at 2 o'clock. 1t is very important
that all members be present. The
League extends an invitation to the
ladies of Somers Point, Linwood and
Mortified to join with them. The
Atlantic County Suffrage Convention
will be held in Pleasantville on April
18th. The State President will adj
dress the evening meeting. Donations
of money for War Relief Work will be
gratefully received.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1917-03-31
MT. PLEASANT NJ. p. CHURCH.
Rev. W. L. Morton, Pastor.

Sunday services as follows:
$50 a. M, Glass.
1870 a. M, Address.
$50 p. m., Sunday School.
7.30 p. m, Special service of music.
s .. NJ, Address.
At the close Of the morning address
a class Of candidates will be received
into membership. The Lords Supper
will then be commemorated.
At the evening service, DR.. F. W.
Varney, President of the Eastern
Conference, will preach the sermon.
DR.. Varney comes filled with the spirit
of the Forward Movement, so much
in evidence through the Methodist
Protestant Church. Come hear him.
Bring your friends. Everybody well
come.
Wednesday evening, 7.45, Christian
Endeavor and Prayer Meeting, follow
ed by an exposition of the Sunday
School Lesson. This teaching is dis
sensational.