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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

"As to be expected at this season, bad weather has somewhat retarded the all lied advance Operations were hampered owing to the fact that the well drained ground of the Passchendaele ridge once passed over, the advancing columns are confronted with the waterlogged soggy Flanders plain, which stretch on to RouI- CTS and beyond.
 "The infantry was further impeded by the fact that allied artillery prepara- tion has so plowed up the ground that the terrain has been turned into a sea of mud. making the going almost inn possible.
 Torrential rains and low-lying clouds rendered aircraft observation difficult and under ordinary circumstances would have caused suspension of offensive op- erations, but the indictment weather has not prevented the extension and consoli- dation of allied gains during the week. GERMAN VERDUN ATTACKS "The Germans fearing lest the allied advance in Flanders would be followed by a similar effort along other sectors of the front, particularly north of Yer dun endeavored to thwart allied plans by launching a powerful attack, pre- ceded by the usual extensive artillery preparation in this sector.
 s'The enemy was able to gain a tenn porary foothold in certain advanced French lines. Latest advices show that he was driven out after some hot fight ing.
 LOCAL ENEMY SUCCESS
 "It must be remembered that if a com mander in the field is willing to pay the price, both in the lives of his men, as well as in an overwhelming expenditure Of munitions, he is invariably able to score a local success. Thus the Germans gained in their assault on the French positions along the right bank of the Mouse in the region north of Hill 344.
 "The eneny's success was, however, more short lived than was to be antici- pated when its cost Is taken into con- sideration for not only did the French regain the positions momentarily lost, but they are now holding their posi- tions against exceedingly heavy enemy pressure at the same time successfully carrying on their offensive engagements in Flanders, as well as raiding the enemy's lines at other points,"
 The review touches briefly upon the situation upon other fronts. No mention is made of American forces on war preparations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
The Strong Withstand the Heat of
 Summer Better than the Weak

Old people who are feeble, and younger people who are weak will be l strengthened and enabled to go
 through the depressing heat of sum ] mer by taking regularly Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. It purifies and
 enriches the blood and builds up the 1 whole system. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

the army and navy, marine corps and coast guard tattending the confer ence), 800 of whom swarmed up to the platform following the address and signed war insurance applications, all of which. except 40, were for the max imu moi $1O,O00."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington. October H-Forecast Tor Alabama: Increasing cloudiness Thurs day; Friday probably rain and cooler. E
 Georgia: Fair Thursday; Friday prob ably rain. ~
 Mississippi: Increasing cloudiness Thursday; Friday probably rain and cooler.
 Tennessee: Rain in west; fair east por- ton Thursday; Friday rain; cooler west portion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
First Train Crosses the Gigantic Quebec Bridge Which Is Just Completed

Quebec. October 17.-The first train to- day crossed the recently completed Que- bee bridge. It was a special containing guests of the builders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Q. s. War Department Weekly ReuielU Tells
 Of Allied Artillery
Its Precision and Deadly Effect Shown Even in German Reports of Great Battle in Flanders in Which Great Wedge is Being Driven
 Into Enemy Lines

 relentsy driving into the German ne the the review military today depart
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
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right away if you would be well and Ifree from distress after urination such as burning, soalding pain and other
 agontes.--Ady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Both Men and Women

Suffer with backache, pain in kidney and bladder regions. headache, ver-
 tigo. dizzy feelings and sometimes fail to recognize where the trouble lies. tress, and should never be neglected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18

Diplomatic relations between Peru and Chile were severed in 1910. owing to the long standing dispute over possession of the provinces of Tacna and Arixo. After the defeat of Peru by Chile in the war of 1875, these provinces were ceded provisionally to Chile by Peru with the understanding that after 10 years a plebescite should be held to determine whether they should revert to Peru. This plohescite was not sed. partly because ct revolutionary outbreaks in Peru, and the conflicting claims for the provinces have been for many years source or friction between these nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Chile and Peru Are
 Once Again sFriends"
 After Arrangement

Lima. Peru, October 17.-Ihe Peruvian and Chilean governments are reported to have arranged for the simultaneous re- establishment of legations st Lima ana Santiago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
POSITION MAINTAINED

During the engagements of the week the French everywhere maintained the positions won in the face of repeated onslaughts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-18
Weather Conditions

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
PEACE NOT VET POSSIBLE.

What must be regarded as a mas terly reply is that which has been made by President Wilson to the peace proposals put forth by Pope Benedict to the belligerent nations of the world. No words are wasted, but dealing with the various phases of the proposition in clear and comprehensive manner the president points out that the plan Of peace does not stand the test of being "based upon the faith of all the peoples involved" and he makes it certain that while peace is desired that the time is not ripe when this country can enter into any negOtia- tions with the representatives of government which has so g1aringly violated the rights Of mankind and the agreements of nations.
 The reply occasions no surprise. IL was what was anticipated. It is in keeping with the assertions made some time ago that this government can have no further dealings with the present directors of the German gov e-ument. and that is what would be necessary if peace negotiations were 10 be engaged in at this time. To at tempt to return. to conditions which existed before the war would be gross Iy unwise. What is wanted is not peace that would simply provide a DreaLhlng spe1 ana tlfTlo TOT greater preparations than were made before. T. Is 2 permanent peace which will Insure against such ravishes as the peoples Of Europe and America have experienced and in which justice and the common rights of mankind play a dominating part. Most of the world is fighting to put down the militarism of Germany as backed by its war lead CTS and 1t is making progress but it cannot stop until 1t is more certain that it's aims will be accomplished. That the stand taken by President Wilson will be supported by the na- t!ons of the entente there are good reasons to believe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
THE NOTE TO ARGENTINA.

From the note which the German government has sent to Argentina in reply to it's demand for reparation for the steamship Toro and promise that Argentina vessels will not hence forth be molested when engaged in legitimate pursuits. that country ap- pears to have gotten down off of it's high horse and to have acknowledged that it has not done what it should have done under the provisions of in ternational law and now desires to do what 1t can to make good for such nisdeeds.
 Argentina was thoroughly aroused over the treatment it had been given by Germany and it was only a ques- tion of time. barring the fact that Germany gave a satisfactory answer, before that nation would have been aligned with others against it. Ger many endeavored to prevent it through delay and through the sending of rep resentatives to that country to spread Germany propaganda, but it apparent Iy woke up to the advisability of com plying with the demands.
 But Germany has been guilty of fol lowing this very course before It is in accord with what it did with this country following the sinking of the Lusitania- It's promises were never kept. however and in view of the course Of events there is good reason for believing that there was no inten- ton of keeping them when given. Thus Argentina, while it may feel inclined to accept this reply as a settlement C1 the claim, will do well not to place too much reliance in the promises Belgium and the rank disregard for internationai law cannot be forgotten.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
DISREGARDED RULES AND RE-
 SPONSIBILITY.

The verdict of the deputy coroner in holding the car crew on the west bound car responsibility for the fatal accident which occurred at North Branford where a score of people lost their lives appears to be in full ac- cord with the facts which were brought out by the Investigation.
 Here is the first place was a motor man who defed the rules of the road by fastening down with tape that part of the mechanism which would have shut off the power had his hand drop ped from the lever from any cause whatever Tn addition he showed ab- solute disregard for the very im- portant fact in the operation of cars on single track lines that cars goins in the opposite direction cannot pass except at turnouts, and after stopping at a switch proceeded on the time of another car without apparently taking into consideration the responsibility which he owed to the passengers on his car The collision was the natu raI consequence of his stupidity.
 But at the same time there was a responsibility assumed by the con- ductor which was not discharged There almost as much negligence was displayed as by the motorman. He neither insisted upon the wait at the switch nor attempted to halt the car after it had gone past the point where ~n"1lid wait. There was
 .d carelessness display
 cannot be excused and the {, safety of passengers demands that this irresponsible car crew be made an eX- ample of.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN SOLDIERS
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zines of all kinds. This is arranged with the help of the American Library association.
 In each cantonment the commission on training camp activities is erecting a large auditorium. This is to be used partly as a theatre and partly for ath- letic instruction. Some or the best theatrical companies in the country will put on Broadway productions far your benefit. These performances will be free. A place viii be provided for everyone.
 Those men who like singing will songs on a big scale. The commission has secured the services of well known chorus leaders to take charge of camp singing.
 A great deal of attention has been given to athletics. An expert will give boxing lessons to large groups of men. This instruction is voluntary but it will be well worth your while to at tend.
 In some of the camps where bathing beaches are not far away instruction will be given in swimming.
 Team athletics, such as baseball. basketball and football. will be devel- oped under the guidance of expert coaches One of the members of the commission will be in general charge of this line of activity In all the camps
 Of course all these facilities are for use in your spare time only. They are
 
 cess of training which alone can make you a real soldier. However. you will enjoy your hours of recreation all the more because they have been preceded by hours of hard work. The recreation as well the work has it's place in the general plan for turning out an etfiJ:SNIlt army of self reliant citizen soldiers in the quickest possible time. The amount of ammunition which an American infantryman carrie Sinto battle is usually 220 rounds. In an ad- vanced firing position, where it is diff1- cult to bring up reserves of ammuni- ton, 1t is necessary to be economical Bear this in mind during your target practice and learn to make every shot count.
 In modern warfare the intrenching | tool is m essential part of your fight ing equipment. The eight men in each squad carry these eight tools: Four shovels two pick nnattocks, one polo 1 or hand axe. and one wire cutter. Ir l ordinary soil you can quickly throw 1 up shallow trench which will pro- ] tect you to a great extent from the enemy's fire. After trench has once 1 been started. it can be daepened ana l extende l, even in the face of the en emy, without the soldier exposing him 1 self to direct fire'
 1 Don't look on pra a.ce in digging l trenches S if if were druGgerv Skill | in seeking and making cover from the 1 enemy's fire is far from being a sigr | Rather it is a sign of the deternina 1 ton and courage that mark a really 1 efficient fighting force. Tire day ha: | gone by when either officers or rn=r 1 are expected to stand out in the oT1ap i They should use every effective method i of self protection so long as it helps tc gain ground and defeat the enemy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
KORNiLOFF's DEMANDS.

When General KOrnilon tells the Moscow conference that there is need Of recognizing the army mere along the lines that existed when tEe czar was in control by giving the officers more power and insisting upon milj- tary discipline the trouble which has existed in the Russian fighting ma chine bears out his statement 1T. every detail There was no question but what the army could fight and did fi9ht under the old gov ernment. There was a letting down of the bars fol- lowing the revolution. The death pen alty was removed. the officers were given less power. the soldiers inter- preted their increased rights as li- cense and the result has been that some of the leading generals have recognized their inability to handle the army under such conditions and have resigned. while nothing substan- tiates their c,a inns and nothing dis closes the real situation which has been brought about more than the re- fusals to fight which have repeatedly been made along the battle front. the loss of Galicia and Bukowina and the killing of commanders by their own men.
 The policy which has been carried out with the army since the new gov ernment took hold has been a failure The situation is bad enough now but it will continue to grow worse unless the commander in chief is allowed to exert a firm hand and exercise the au- thcrity which is required to handle the situation. Russia can materially help it's present position by solidly backing Kornilof's demands
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
CANNING LESSONS
Chickens and Game Birds.

Not all of the effort expended in canning should be devoted to fruits and vegetables, but some of it to chickens and game birds says today's Food Garden Commission, with which this paper is cooperating in its nation wide drive to save the food supplies. At first thought it might seem lit tie odd to talk about canning chicken but think it over minute. How would you like fried spring chicken on the pantry shelf ready for any meal or
 emergency during the winter? You may have it if you take advantage of fall markets when spring chickens are the most plentiful. Here is the way to do it:
 Spring Chicken, Fried.-Kill fowl, dress and draw at once, wash carefuk
 ly, cut as desired as thought for serv-
 ing. Season and fry in the usual way i until the meat is three -fourths done. If the chicken is fried whole break the neck and legs and fold around the body. roll up tight, tie wth string and pack into hot quart glass jar. Put in more rolls of chicken until full. Pour liquid. from frying pan into the and tops in position partially seal and sterilize ninety minutes in boiling wa ter or sixty minutes in a water seal outfit, or forty minutes in five pounds steam pressure or thirty minutes at ten to fifteen pounds steam pressure. Remove from sterilizer. complete seal ing and when cool store in dark place. When desired for the table, remove
 from can and finish frying and serve
 as usual.
 Game birds may be handled in the
 same way.
 Homeless Poultry and Game Birds
 (This applies to all birds of poultry
 and game birois.p Kill fowl and draw ct once. wash carefully and cool. cut into convenient sec'l j1s. Place in
 wire ba asket or cheesecloth ard boil or
 steam until n1elt can be easily re-
 moved from bones. Pack the meat
 closely in hot glass jars. fill jars with
 hot pot liquid after it has been boiled
 down one-half and add level tea
 spoon of salt per quart of meat. Put
 rubbers and caps in position and ster-
 ilize three hours in boiling water. or
 water seal outfit or two hours at five
 pounds steam pressure. or one hour
 at 10 pounds steam pressure. Re
 move jars from sterelizer. tighten cap
 and store in dark place
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
AN EFFECTIVE EMBARGO.

Rega ardIess of the insistcnce with which certain neu.tal nations of Flu ropo have been claiming that they have not been contributing to the re- -ief of Germany by means of food stufTs which have been received from his country. inYestigation has satis- fed this country to the contrary with he result. that an embargo has been declared upon such exports in the fu- .ure and it will be impossible to ship rom this country q long list of arti- ,.es which might find their way into Germany. Whatever goes, even to the lilies. will have to be shipped under | license.
 l. probably will be that the nautral s Ei.l claim that they are being treated ,arshly but there is no other course hat can be takeri. This country must ake every precaution to see that it foes not contribute by it's own sup olies to the maintenance of it's enemy md the continuance of it's army in he field against the forces of the United States and the nations which re allied with it. It has not been possible to do this by entrusting such responsibility to the neutrals, as ex- ,erie1ce has fully demonstrated The leItrals are Of course looking out for themselves and they are endeaEoring Q profit as much from the war as they ar. but this government cannot tol- 3ate the buying of American supplies 2 make up for the neutral goods rhicE are sold to Germany. It amounts imply to the provisioning of Germany rom American stores. That has been ping or too long already and now aust stop. and the proclamation of re presiden. promises to result ill an nective accomplishment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
LITTLE WAR STORIES

In one of lhis inimitable stories W. ] w. Jacobs tells of a patient in hospital l whose huency in language" was so
 remarkable that they sent for cler- 1 Syman and one of the sisters to hear 1 1t. In the trenches they are better be- l haved. 4 recent letter from the front
 describes the receipt of a hamper of
 good things in the eatabIe way from 1 home. The fortunate recipient gave a
 spread in his dug-out. inviting some l brother officers. including the padre, ] to join him. When they were all hun grily asseTnb bied waiting for his man 1 servant to bring in the banquet and the padre was thinking Of something i special to in the way of grace, the ser l want came in with a long to explain l that he had put down the ammunition case Tn which he was carrying the [ banquet to answer a question by a l passing officer. Just then a Minnie" ! came over, bowled over the officer and the man, and-worst of all-landed on l top of his improvised buffers trav and blew the banquet to bits.
 The letter. describing the incident concludes; Tt was pretty bad to lose l the best spread we have had for ever i so long, and it didn't help things that owing to the presence of the dear old padre, some of us had to get outside the dug g-out and, under very heavy fire, to swear"
 There is no better military hospital in France than that at -. The NJ. O. is a marvelo usly skillfuI surgeon but rumor has it that he is over ready with his knife" A Canadian had recently had a limb amputated, much to his disgust. When he recover ed from the aaesthetic, hs turned his head this way and that to see who was in the adjoining beds. One was Tor the moment empty: in the other a man with his head closely bandanged
 was sitting up.
 Say. sonny" said the Canadian, can you walk?"
 Why, yes" replied the other Beat it out of here" came the swift response, "or they'll cut you up"
 They all loved the brigadier, but he had an unfortunate and inconvenient way of coming to inspect trench de- lenses and other matters calling for his attention. just at the very time when the relay of hungry officers were about to eat their much needed lunch
 He did so on the occasion of which
 this tells remarking cheerfullv and
 with no little relief to the subaItern
 who was showing him round, You
 placed here, MT. So-and So. It seems
 to me that you are much less under shell fire than in any other part of the
 line that I have to visit"
 Yes. sir" answered the subaItern quietly, T suppose we are the reason
 being, sir, I believe, that the Boche
 has mined right under where we're
 standing. As he can fire the thing
 when he likes and blow up sky high it
 with shell fire"
 The trench defenceS inspection went
 through so quickly that morning that
 no one had cause to complain that
 lunch was unduly delayed.-London Chronicle
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30

this result. The man most anxious to to the front and SO the one first to volunteer may be the one most need ed to stay at hoine and attend to some duty there and so should be the last to volunteer. The government and not the individual should judge which should be the one to be sent to the front and which should be the one to attend to other duties at home or in other auxiliary branches of service. When his country calls man to do his duty, applying g fair and eGuita- ble general principle in the selection of that man, he should be glad to obey his counrry's bidding for he can then go knowing that he is. doing the most that he can possibly do Tor his country, to which he owes even his life if need be-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
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