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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Destroying Mines at Lens

Explosions continue within Lens and
the outlying mine districts. and there
seems little doubt that the mines Will
certainly be destroyed as far as pos
siblc. Lens Cathedral was still stand
ing to-day. apparently little damaged.
Fires were still seen within the Ger
man lines.
About ST. Quentin. az the southern
point Of British activity. there has
been hard lighting. nucn of II being
hand TO hand As one officer expressed
it. "Our men got in well with the
bayouct, causing heavy losses 10 the
enemy
The prisoners taken i'm the southern
parts OF the lluc had heard nothing Of
the Arras fight. except that q British
attack was somewhere crushed and
that The Germans had taken hundreds
o. prisoners \ certain Irish regiment
fighting M the vicinity Of Lens. has
during a breathing spell, taken pains TO
inform the enemy of the results at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
a%n''as to Meet April "a

t'sar,se April &C. The German
esls., t,eofc.ng 90 The "Cologn,
ss,i.tss -. 80 meet ON April "a and
flef ros ~ y ln' end OF May. Chan
issist d. ,i,hmann-iiollNcg s. ex
sAss l..s.,.g lhis session 20 make an.
eht Win regard TO RuaS,s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
The Pages Visit King George

London. April 16.-Wnlter II. Page,
the American Ambassador. and Mrs.
Page arrived at Windsor Costle to-day
for a short WISH, to the King and Queen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17

madly for help and guidance. some,
ike trapped rabbits. scurried up and
down thc outer barrier. searching in
vain for openings The British troops
meantime had the greatest opportunity
for open field rife shooting since the
Battle Of the Marne. Lying fiat upon
the ground. they poured bullets INTO
the panicstricken gray-coated Germans
until each man had fired full one hun
dred rounds
While this was going on the British
field guns came into play with shrap-
mel barrage. which completed the de-
struction OF the entrapped enemy.
Fifteen Hundred Dead Counted
3. was little wonder that later 800
German dead could be counted or that
400 .uardsmcn surrendered with up.
held hands and emotional cries OF
"kaWerad.
Everywhere they have been pushed
back from the British front, and espe-
fallv north of the rolled up portion
If lie iIiudenburg line. The Germans
are cndeavor.ng by every means TO gam
time IN order TO complete detences
lpou which 70 fall back. Their efforts
90 dig IN everywhere and seek the shell
tend TO corroboratc the oft-stated Ger
man hopes that the warfare might be
come open again. In lighting these re
tardug actions The Germans are sacri-
Icing their picked troops. rs they did
d.rug the rcarguard engagements in
the recent retirement on the Somme
The character Of the troops selected is
considered the best evidence Of the i'm
yortance the Germans attach to wha.
plainly appears TO be their desire 10
avoid decisive battles at this time.
Lens was virtually invested to-day,
although the Germans are making a
desperate effort to hold their positions
about II. as Lens seems 70 be the pivot
Of the new back swing of the German
lines nccessitated by the battle OF
Arras. Against these German strong
points many German guns were turned
to-day. for with the heavy pieces capt
urcd by the British were thousands of
rounds of ammunition. British gun
crews were rushed up TO man these
weapons. which were turned around IN
their own pits. thus forming British
gunnery outposts while their own
guns were moving forward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-04-17
Turks Driven Back
To Hill Positions
Corps Which Advanced on
Maude's Army Suffers
Heavy Loss

London. April l6. The British in
Mesopotamia have driven back to their
position on the Jebel Hamrln hills the
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
If You Own Cows

1t will not only be interesting but it
will be profitable for you to read that
little national dairy magazine, Kim
halls Dairy Farmer. 1t is published
semi-mOnthly at Waterloo, Iowa, the
huh of the great dairy region of the
central west. 1t is ably edited, well
printed on good book paper and hand
somely illustrated by actual photo
graphs taken exclusively for it. Its
purpose is educational and to the man
who would make his COWS yield larger
profits, this little magazine is indis-
pensable. Regardless of how many
other papers the farmer may take, this
one is worth many times its price to
him. The subscription price is only
30 cents year, and the paper will
positively be discontinued at expira
tion. Send for sample copy.
Kmball's Dairy Farm or
Waterloo, Iowa.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Constipation Causes Serious
Ills.

Let me see your tongue" IS
the DOCTORS first question. When
the tongue is coated it means
sluggish bowels, and you invite
not only headaches, Indigestion,
but serious lll-health. Avoid
those dangers by taking DIR.
Kings New Life Pills. They
are sugar coated, highly efficient,
yet mild and easy in action, pleas
ant to take by young, aged or
delicate. Sold for years at your
druggist, 25c. ADV
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
HOW SHALL WE
PAY FOR THE WAR?
A Constructive Criticism on tho
House Revenue Bill.
LOANS BETTER THAN TAXES.

Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at
the Outset of War Are Disadvantage
ous-Great britain Example Worthy
of EmuIatiOn-FOw the Taxes Should
Be Apportioned.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Worth Knowing.
BY EDWIN R. A. sELIeMAN,

A mattress is very difficult to han
die, but can be easily managed II two
straps or handles are firmly sewed to
each side.
When stirring up thickening use \
fork instead Of a spoon and you will
never have lumpy sauces or gravies,
When baking custard always place
the pan In another vessel that con-
tains water and your custard will have
a velvety appearance unless you have
an abnormally hot oven.
When making mush or cooking any
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14

cereal use half skimniik instead Of, al
water and 1ncrease the food value.
Try coal oil for cledtltng the stnIf,
stove or any utehSti where The od6r b
not objectionable. Don't use It on the
stove when there Is a are IN the stove.
A piece of flannel soaked IN pafaf-
fln oil overnight aud then dried makes
an excetght dusticss indp Tor vatnisiE
ed floors.
To preserve chiidiensa Arst teen
from decay wash thete AEitaTinkeWaffA
water cOntaiifIhs'a little hStRt Sdirect-
Iy after each IuaAl0
When making tea 90 net usa water
Rhieh has bcts6 Y
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Every. Family Ii

Darke County should De
well supplied with good,
interesting and instruc.
tive reading. Just what
you want is the Green-
vile Journal, which will
be sent to any address ir
the county for $1.OO per
year; six months &c so
cents out of the :3tty
fo1 $1.15. Did you eve.
stop to think that in one
year the Journal furnish
es Two thousand, nine
hundred an waive col
umns ! rd. -. matteri1
And al * -n4y S1.OO--
less than two cents POI.
waekI Come in and give
u9your subscription, and
you have a friend living
at a distance who would
appreciate the news from
old Darke, you couldn't
do a better act tnan 20
make him a present of
the Journal for one year
Friends, give this matter
a careful thought.
No subscriptions
taken unless Accompan ,
leo with the cash.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
When democracy goes to
war democracy fights that
war and pays for it. That's
what the Liberty bonds are
for. Will you buy your
bond today?


Among The qualifications of a
cabinet minister discretion ranks
high. Lord Broughton notes in his
diary a fracas between Lady Holland
and Lord John Russell. The for
mer asked the latter why Lord Hol-
land was excluded from office. eff
you must know" said Lord John
Russell, 'because no man will act in
a cabinet with person whose wife
opens all his letters"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
To Our Farmer Readers

We can highly recommend this
handsome dairy magazine to our tar
mer friends. Every man who owns
cows will find it worth many dollars to
him Here is our offer to farmers:
KimbalPs Dairy Farmer years. so
Greenville Journal year ISL. 90
Regular price of both. ,...........S1.50
For limited time we will send both
one year to our farmer friends for
only 1925.
Journal, GreenVille, o
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14

plums, 63 per cent; pears, 65 per
cent; and Strawberries, 85 per
cent.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Starting Badly,

"Look here" exclaimed young
Mr.. Cotter Tarter in desperation,
lis this or is it not a wedding tour P"
"Why, of course" snapped young
Mrs. G. 7, cts our wedding tour.
What on earth did you think it
was ?"
"Well, I'm beginning to think it's
a lecture tour. Now cut it out,
see "-Toledo Blade.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
OUR CLUBBING LIST.

The following special offers are made
to both old and new subscribers to this
paper.
We cannot mail sample copies OF
any paper except the journal. Re-
quests for samples of others must he
sent direct to the Office OF the paper
wanted, if we cannot supply you in
person at this Office.
The figures show the price at which
the publication named and the Jour
nal will both be sent for one year:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Children Crv
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a s TO RIA

Sing "My Country tits Of Thee" on
your way to the bank to get United
States Liberty Bonds.
Your neighbor has bought United
States Liberty Bonds. Have you?
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14

ed with buttons. The front is made
full and fastened with Il single row of
bone or fancy buttons. The novelty
collar is high and buttons closely about
the neck. The belt is at the natural
waist line and is made Of the same
material A velours sport hat is ap-
propriate with this costume. Design
by Franklin Simon & Co., New York.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14

w e will pay $5
c"sh to any per-:
son who will get
Twenty yearly
subscribers for
The JOURNAL,
with the cash.
You can work:
in any part of
the county or
city, Or outside
OF the city. The
price is 81 per
year in county.
and $l.l5 out
side the county.
For further in
formation, sam
pies, ETC., write
or call at this
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
What
Housewives Are
Glad to Know
For Winter Street Wear

The heather mixture sport suit here
with illustrated is featured in green,
brown and oxford. The skirt just
touches the shoe tops. and the coat is
ornamented with patch pockets fasten.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1917-06-14
Crop Conditions.

improved since Lne OpenlnE VI
spring, each months estimate
showing an upward move of a
few points. April l the condi.
ton was 80 per cent as compared
with an average; May l SO per
cent was shown; while the pres
ent report shows a prospect or
condition of 88 per cent. The
northeast section has an increase
of II points, the northwest 6
points, and the southwest 4 points,
while the southeast shows a de-
cline of 8 points. All this is en-
couraging when compared with
the dismal prospect Of one year
ago, which was 68 per cent CON-
pared with an average. Gener-
ally speaking. the plant is strong
and healthy. No material dam
age has been reported during the
past month, although some of the
fields on the low lands have been
flooded by heavy rains, but the
damage cannot be accurately eS-
timated at this time. The area
plowed up this spring is reported
as 1902 acres, leaving 1870. 643
acres for the harvest. The pre-
sent prospect indicates that the
average product per acre will be
about 1876 bushels, or a total pro-
duction of approximately q, 203,-
600 bushels, which is 1857, 900
bushels short of a ten-year aver
age production.
Oats growth has been retarded
by extreme cold, dry weather
during the month of May and the
prospects are reported at 86 per
cent compared with a normal pro-
duction per acre-3O bushels per
acre being normal, represented
by 100 per cent in this report.
The area seeded to oats for the
present harvest is estimated at
1854, 459 acres. From the pros
pect now reported this should
produce apprl ximately 40, ,879, 600
bushels, which is about 3. 1872, 900
bushels short of 4 ten-year aver
age production.
The present prospect of rye is
88 per cent compared with a nor
NAL yield.
Winter barley shows a pros
pect of SO per cent, while the
prospect Of spring barley is esti-
mated at 80 per cent compared
with a normal yield.
From reports received the area
planted in field beans is 1.2O1 &C.
res, with a growing condition of
IS per cent. This is the first time
in the history of the Department
a report has been asked for on
field beans.
Clover reported in some Sec
tions as being badly winter killed.
Prospects compared With nor,
nal yield, 80 per cent.
The dry, cold weather during
the greater part of May affected
quite seriously the meadows and
pastures. Timothy is thin and
the crop will be light. The late
rains revived the pastures and
good growth is again being at
tanned.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
RETAILERS AGAIN SCORED
Hoover Recommends That They Be
Controlled by Publicity

Hoover Recommends That They Be
Controlled ty Publicity
Washington, Oct. 2l.-The food
administration has telegraphed to all
federal food administrators in the DIFF
ferent states. warning them that pub
u must control the unlicensed re-
tailers.
This followed up Food Administra.
tor Hoover's statement that the cor.
ner had been turned in wholesale
prices of food. and that the respon-
sibility for continued high cost to the
consumer rested squarely upon the
retail dealers, over whom congress
has given the administration no au.
thority.
Hoover sent to the state admins
trations resolutions adopted here by
representatives of every branch OF
the retail grocery trade, endorsing
the licensing dealers In staple food
commodities, and expressing willing.
ness to comply with the food admins
tration's rules and regulations.
whether licensed or unlicensed. when
dealing in staple foods mentioned in
the presidents recent proclamation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
DO YOUR CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING EARLY
Estate of HENRY II. FARNHAM
mmissiOners' Notice

The Undersigned, having been ap-
pointed by the Honorable Probate
Court for the District of Manchester,
Commissioners, to receive, examine,
and adjust the claims and demands of
all persons against the estate Of
Henry H. Farnham late of Arlington
in said District, deceased, and ali
claims exhibited in offset thereto,
hereby give motive that we will meet
for the purpose aforesaid, at the late
residence Of the decedent in the Town
of Arlington in said District, on the
23d day Of April next, from ! o'clock
p. M, until o'clock p. M, on said
day and that six months from the 23d
day of October A. d. 1917, is the time
limited by said Court for said cred
itors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
Dated at Arlington this 23d day of
October A. D. 1917.
d. B. HARRINGTON,
G. H. CROFUT,
Commissioners.
F. Fl. Farnham, Admir-, Arlington,
VT. 1913
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15

frock. Each is made Of velvet. Tho
rather severe lines OF the upper Of
the two models makes 1t little more
difficult to wear than Is the lower
one, with It's soft draped crown and
dropping brim, which curves low over
the brow and softens the lines OF the
face.
A small or medium sized hat Is by
all means the wfsest selection for
street wear during the fall and winter
days. Satin was very much featured
In the between-season models. but for
fall and winter panne velvet Is the
most popular fabric, and range Of
dark, soft gray shades lead In color
selection
More, plush, broadcloth, and plain
velvet also are used extensively In the
development Of next season hats, but
panne velvet leads.
Ribbon trimming is popular; feather
bands and stiff quilts and wings win
be used and I'm winter millinery fV
promises to play a big and important
part
Wells always are popular In cool
weather, and among the new veilIngs
noted very sheer net embellished
with vari-colored velvet spots Is strik-
Ing.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
VARIETY IN HATS
Wide Range Of Fabrics Seen In
Fall and Winter Millinery.
Military influence stIlI Much In EW.
dence. Both In coiorInos and In
Shapes Featured.

Considerable height and great fabric
variety are the two strong points Of
millinery designed for late fall and
winter wear. Many draped crowns are
shown. and the military influence II
still very much in evidence. Not only
are military colorings, such as scarlet
or French blue with gold braid. shown.
but military shapes also are featured.
For sports wear rough.rider hat II
shown. strongly suggestive of the real
sombrero. X little motor hat recently
noted was OF scarlet velvet made with
snugly fitted crown and elongated
visored brim. the trimming consisting
solely Of bands Of gold braid.
The two hats shown In the sketch
may be regarded as smart models for
wear with 4 suit or tailored street
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
BACK TO The SERIALS
Dyed-in.the. Wool Film Patrons o.
msnd the Action the Longer
Pictures Give

There are more starr who have won
fame In the serial work than one can
count. The best and worst try H..
Bashman and Bayne. Pearl White.
Molly King. Anita stewart. Earl VII
liams. Helen Holmes. Marie Wal
camp, all won lxurels there. Billie
Burke and Mrs. Castle had their
ding. And still the rage keeps up
Universal is releasing = new serial
that for thrillers can tie any Of the
continued stories ever transferred TO
the screen, II Is The Red Ace, fea.
turing the same Marie Walcamp.
Larry peyton Is In her support. also
Bobby Mack. Harry Archer good In
any heavy" role, and Noble John
son.
The Red Ace" is built on the regu-
lar mystery plot, There Ii the war
touch In It. German plotters divert
ing platinum shipments intended Tor
the United States and the element OF
fear, brought about by The Terror. "
a man dressed as gorilla. who jumps
from tree to tree like squirrel. ana
drops infallibly on the head and BODY
OF anyone working against Germany's
cause.
And the hairbreadth chances that
cast takes to put punch" into the
film! Three episodes were given al
vance showing In Kansas CITY re-
Gently. The first showed picture OF
a torpedo sinking a ship: man
jumped from the roof OF one building
to another below. with the street
stretching ten st ,ries underneath;
touchdown and dragout fight, and
Jump by s.iss Walcamp from the radia-
tor of a racing motor car to the OBJ
servation platform OF train.
The second episode chose Miss wal
camp for the victim, too. This time
she rolls fifty feet down clih, and
II they substituted dummy for the
actress in that exposure 1t wasn't
caught by the most experienced eye.
In the third release she leaps hfty
feet off cliff into lake. and when
the villains still pursue her" does II
again, Just to show she has the nerve
1.-THE Red Ace" has been filmed In
its entirety. If SIS Walcamp took
as many chances IN the last twelve
episodes that she does In the first
three, she wouldn't be good risk for
the most liberal insurance company
But she certainly keeps the audience
awake. That's why THE Red Ace"
s a good serial.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
why Soldiers Leave the Army.

Four army officers sat at luncheon
In a Washington cafe and discussed
the heavy annual assertions and pom
dered on the causes which In one year
made 1851 men and one officer take
French leave. The snow haired major
who led the discussion told one OF his
experiences. He said:
Recently at a western post where
! went TO make an inspection com
pany was called out for parade. II
consisted OF nine men. At dress pa
rade five companies were massed az
one brigade could not be mus
tered. Some companies In the service
at the present time resemble cor
poral's squad.
"The reasons? ] saw some figures
which tell the story. Seventy men Sc
cured discharges In the middle west .
couple Of years ago and they have all
been traced. OF the 70. Sc are EN-
ployed at salaries ranging from SIS to
1920 a month. Van Norden Maya
zine
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15

F. S. Burbee, and daughter Eleanor
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Burbank spent
the day in Brattleboro Sunday. Miss
Olivia Burbank returned with them to
her work in Brattleboro.
An automobile party consisting of
Mrs. Flora Burbank, George Burbank,
Miss Olivia Burbank, Mrs. Hugh Ben
son and John Bolster, went to Ben
nington Saturday to attend surprise
party given Mrs. Lucina Elwell in
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15

During the electrical storm the
night Of Oct. 81, the house Of W. A.
Newton in South Vernon was struck
by lightning and considerable damage
was done. The bolt entered the house
on wire strung from a tree, on which
was hung a flag. Two windows in the
second story were stripped Of glass
and the window sill Of one was carried
across the room. Dishes were broken
in the pantry and one leg of a table
was neatly removed, while section
on another was shaved off and depos-
tied on the highest shelf.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15
Millinery Novelties.

The hustle has made it's appear
ance In millinery, In the 4bustle" hat.
which has the brIm upturned at the
back. The high Cossack turban IL an
other innovation. Az to shapes. tho
preference IL given To those of medium
size. Scarce as 1t is, panne velvet
holds It's foremost place among mate
rails. The favored colors are taupc.
brown and purple. hut black has these
all distanced. Feather gnrnitures and
fnr trimmings dominate In the decora-
i've end.--Drygoods Economist.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15

son, known as the Wilder house, burn
ed one day last week.
Herbert French, Leo Slade and
Clarence Wilder of Camp Devens,
came home Saturday and returned
Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Percival Hewitt and
children of Pittsfeld, spent last week
among friends here. They returned
home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Coleman, Mrs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-11-15

Because it is positive creative force in business;
it multiplies human needs and inensifes human
Desires and it keeps the advertiser in communication
with the public.
Because it is the dominant valizing, energizing
force of business today and it makes two blades of
grass grow in the business world where only grew
before.
Because it is almost useless to try to sell goods
without letting the people know what you have for
sale; Also it will increase the net profits of your
business
is YOUR ADVERTISEMENT IN THE JOURNAL
THIS WEEK? If NOT, WHY NOT?