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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

On the war fronts the most conspicuous feature has
been the new drive OF the British in Flanders. This sec
ond great blow in the same locality. between Lille and
the sea, was struck less than a week after the former
victory for the British. This is a much shorter interval
than has been permitted heretofore between maior-opera-
tions in the same area, as the work of bringing up big
gums to their new positions, and of generally conaolidat-8
ing ground won Is a ,laborious one which consumes con-
siderable time. In this case the second blow was struck
before the Germans had recovered from the effects of
the first.
In all OF these movements in Flanders the laconic
reports from the British commander tell OF the winning
Of all the detectives by his forces. A month or more ago
the German official report assured the German people
that the British had been badly defeated because they
had failed to accomplish their purpose. which was to-
break the German line and reach the seacoast. Doubt
less this Is one OF the ultimate objectives of the British
commander, but he knows that there is to bea good deal
OF fighting first. In all of these attacks the purpose of
the attacking party is to reach and take possession of
certain points which are considered Of Importance. These
points may be a mile away, a few yards, or. in excep-
tional cases, as in the Somne offensive of last summer,
several miles. And, when those points are won, except
in cases where unusually favorable conditions develop,
there is no further advance. For a regiment or a.com-
pany to go beyond the appointed distance If its %neighbors
on both sides are not able to accompany it would be sui
cidal. Hence, when we read that the British have gained
their detectives, we are to understand, not that the uld-
mate object has been attained, but that all has been ac-
complished for which preparation and effort were made
at that particular time.
The fighting on the other fronts has been marked
by no unusual features. The Italian offensive mas
Stacked up, doubtless to permit preparations to be made
for a further attack when the difficult country gained
has been properly protected.
- .
Following the departure Of her first two detach-
ments of the national army men for their cantonnent at
Des Moines, the two North Dakota regiments Of the Ma
tional Guards have just started on their journey to North
Carolina, where they will be given training preparatory
to their further service. The men, who have been under
orders for some time, and have been quartered in their
home towns, welcomed the order to leave, as waiting
for orders had become monotonous. They were looking
and feeling like soldiers should, and in every town which
contributed its quota the men were given demonstra-
tons Of confidence and regard by the people Of their
communities.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
Tommy Writes Queer Will as He
Is About to go ODer the Top;
Some Political Ones in Courts

London, Sept. Is (By Mail)-The
t"last will n testament which the
British private frequently writes into
the little army pay book" which he
carries with him wherever he goes, is
an interesting. study. Wills made in
the trenches are legal without. wit
Hnesses, and the soldiers own signature
is all thai is required to make such q
will acceptable to the courts. Even il
the signature is lacking. the will may
still be accepted IL there is evidence
as to the handwriting or intention of
the t%estator. In every case the war
office authorities make every effort to
carry out the soldiers wishes, however
crudely they are expressed or how
ever fantastic they may be.
Many OF these trench wills have
Tommy Atkins characteristic touch OF
humor. Some are in dialect, some in
phonetic spelling. Several have been
in cipher which have taxed the war
Office experts to solve. Occasionally
they leave purely imaginary posses
sions to institutions. or fictitious per-
sons. Here is a will in rhyme which
was written while the soldier was on
duty at a listening post" in No
Mans Land.
81 haven't a sweetheart, I haven't a
mother,
rye only one sister, moi even a
brother.
My sister Susan is all i've got,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Feb. 26 to April 8. Colt strafe Nivelle!
Fine Christmas seaso he is preparing
for me-. Y
1917.
March 31-This has been a dis
astrous month. The enemy by the ire
mendous three-month Somme battle
drove a wedge into u lines which
compelled me to retreat. We made a
desert Of the country, even cutting
down the fruit trees. but these French
devils followed Us faster than we
counted on. So did the British. The
French took Raye and Lassigny.
"All told we have fallen back on
S5-mile line, abandoning Psronne,
Chaulnes, Nesle and Noyon, besides
60 villages. The British surround st.
Quentin on three sides. The Germans
back home fortunately are a credulous
lot. They speak Of my victorious re-
treat" Of my wonderful strategy of
how I am Turing the enemy so I can
crush them. Narren ~(fools)!
april s-Those Canadians have
taken iVimy Ridge: Colt strafe Cana
da! S
April 16-The French launched an
offensive or a 25-mile front between
scissors and Verdun, taking our first
line and 10000 prisoners. Colt strafe
Frankreich (France)!
april 1s-British. took villers and
1900 prisoners. Colt strafe General
Haig!
May 1.-The French Champagne
offensive is, coming to an end. 1t cost
them immensely, but us too, and they
got the town Of Craonne.
"June lawful! Die yerfuchter
E~nglaender (the cursed English) by
gigantic mining operations blew up
our Notifications in Flanders, took
Messines Ridge, which we held for
over two years, and captured 1000
prisoners.
July 10-Now the crown prince
begins to waste men just as at Verdun
trying to take Chemin DIES DANES from
the French.
Aug. 18-StiIl it goe against us.
Those French sent troops up to Elan
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
ADJUSTMENTS
s.POLIYANNAo

"Pollyanna,' one Of the loveliest
and most widely beloved characters IN
modern fiction, has been brought to
the stage in all her flesh and blood
charms, thanks to the dizziness with
which Mrs. Gushing has builded her
comedy upon the enormously popular
g~lad-books OF Mrs. Porter. Klaw &
Erlanger and George C.&8Tyfer bring q.
fine cast to the Metropolitan theatre
for one night, Saturday, October 9.
Any sfavorite boon character I more
vivid and understandable when po-
etically visualized upon the stage.
The almost unprecedented advance
sale for sePoliyanna, is very signif-
cant. It shows that the public is
fkeenly alive to what Is new and vital.
IN the theatre and is eager for plays
that convey the sweet and beautiful
influence that has made aPollyanna,'
fiction tremendously popular In many
lands. The comedy is an even greater.
delight than the stories. It spreads
good cheer and glad spirit broadcast
and it is full Of novel and fascinating
surprises.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
THE PROPAGANDA STILL ON

The secretary Of state has disclosed to the public
facts relating to a number Of the past activities of Ger
many. While protestations of friendship for the United
States were coming in punches from Berlin, Berip was
attempting to incte against this nation it's southern
neighbor and its neighbor across the Pacific. While
friendly relations were supposed to exist between Ger
many and the Argentine republic, a German minister was
using the official facilities of another and a neutral ma
ton to advise his superiors to sink the ships Of that
friendly country, without leaving a trace While on
terms Of apparent friendship with Runania, Germany
caused to be smuggled into that country explosives to
be used in the destruction Of it's property, and disease
germs Of terrible virulence to be used in destroying its
livestock and eventually its human lives. And when its
representatives were required to withdraw. and the care
of German affairs was turned over to the representatives
of the United States, German oficaldom foully and
treacherously secreted those damnable agencies of
treachery under the h%ospitable roof Of the American
legation.
All of these things we know. We know too. that
Germany plotted and schened to destroy the property
and hamper the industries Of this country at a time long
we are shocked at the revelations of what has been
done, how about what is being done now?
Does anyone innocently believe that the last Ger
man agent left the United States with Bernstorf? Is
anyone so simple as to suppose that plotting and treach-
cry ceased when our official relations with Germany
ceased? Are we to suppose that the nation which sought
to injure us when we are at peace has discontinued her
efforts in that direction now that we are at war, or
that the nation which has shown no scruples of any
kind in her intercourse with other nations is going to
confne her activities against us to the open hostiities
of the battle field?
These suppositions would be absurd. The things
that Germany has done or attempted in the past for the
purpose of injuring the United States. she is doing today
for the same purpose, when and where she can. Any
other superstition would be senseless. The I. ". W. in
vesigations have shown that until a quite recent date
many of the nefarious activities of that abominable
society have been financed with German money. And
we may take it for granted that there is still German
money in the country, that somebody is paying IT. and
somebody is receiving it for the performance of acts
which are supposed to serve the cause OF Germany.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
So of ought that's mine she can have
Il fha 1OtU or 81 Pa en5-j- fsytEE

So of ought that's mine she can have
n h lot" 3
This will went through the courts
without question, despite ITS unusual
form. Another will In rhyme, leav-
Ing the money to the First conner" is
the following;
Whoever first sets. eyes on this
Gets everything LEAVE,
For my kith and kin are dead and
gone.
There's a tidy bit in the bank you'll
And my army pay, though small.
So stranger. breathe one sigh for me
You're welcome to 1t ALL"
This will was forwarded to England
and he shortly afterwards received
notification that the "Tidy Bit,
which turned out to be a substantial
sum of money, had been deposited to
his account.
Still another will in rhyme was
written by a private who had been cut
off rom his comrades for three days,
without food or water and probably
without sleep. for the greater part
Of that time, until the greatest desire
in life seemed to him to get a big
drink. It was as follows: /
"If I'm knocked out by a bullet or
bomb
When over the top we go,
"a gallon Of beer I leave to Tom
Another to squint-eyed joe.
We've borne the worst OF q soldiers
u thirst a=sS
Through days and nights Of woe:s
Give my dad the r~est--but IL I go
west
There's a drink for Tom and joe"
There was some difficulty In carry
ing out this bequest, owing to the fact
that half the men in the company
claimed to have been called TON
and .Joe" by the testator and the
whole estate was finally turned over
to the father, It being left to him to
he should see fit.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
TWIN CITY TRAIN
MEN GET INCREASE
OF TEN PER CENT

Minneapolis. Sept 29s--More than
2 900 %trainrnen employed IN the Twin
City Rapid Transit company's lines
I'm Minneapolis and ST. Paul will res
.cetve an increase in wages of ten per
cent, effective October i, according to
an announcement made here last
night by Horace Lowry president Of
the company.
: The announcement. followed d NUM-
Der OF conferences between company
oficialg and representatives of the
men. Previously the demand for an
incresse had been rejected.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

o fo1ds II white ana scarlet! o blue with your silver
stars May fond eyes welcome, you, willing feet follow you.
warm hearts cherieh you, and dying lips give you their
blessing! Ours by inheritance. ours by allegiance, ours by
anectio1--long may you float on the free winds Of heaven,
the emblem Of liberty, the hope Of the world.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

ders to work with the British. To-
gether they have taken Hollebeke
Bixschoote, ST. Julien, Pilkem.
Sept. 20-Now Haig starts again
east Of Ypres. Already he has 1000
prisoners. If he wins in Flanders, we
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Chancellor Michaeiis declares Russia is being bled.
He adiplomasicaliy refrained from telling what is hap
pening TO Germany.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

There is always room for a man OF force ana he
makes room for -many.-Emerson
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29
WHY NOT THOMPSON?

Mayor Thompson Of Chicago, has declared himself
a candidate for the United States senate. Why not? It
is true that Thompson has acted as no patriotic man
could act. He has throughout all the discussions prior
to the war and since the American entry into the war
been distinctly pro-Gernan and distinctly ~anti-American.
Like q lot Of other mon Of his stripe he has not should
cred a gun and gone to fight in the field for the kaiser.
But also like thena,She has shown a. spirit of hostility
toward the war activities of the American government
and has consistently sought and received the hearty APP
pause of the most pronounced friends Of Germany here
and abroad. AS one of the latest manifestations Of his
spirit, when the governor Of his state had forbidden the
holding of a meeting Of the notorious Peace Council in
the state Of Illinois, Thompson gave that outfit the pro-
lection Of his police department when it did go through
the motions Of holding a meeting in his city.
But IL Thompson gets to the senate he will find
there congenia1 company in the persons Of LaFollette. and
Gronna and Stone, and a few others of the group of
agitators- and directors, the text Of whose speeches and
the record of whose votes are today being peddled in
Russia in South. America, and wherever else there is
Opportunity to distribute them. The purpose ana effect
of the circulation OF those records is to convince the
recipients that the United States is not whole-heartedly
in this war. to make easier the task of the Pr1ssian
|Junkers and more difficult the task Of the American
soldiers who are today preparing for the front. Thomp-
son would be a At member Of that company. La Toilet
to and his companions will be fit company for Thompson.
And u would be hard to say any thing more acontemptu-
Gus Of any Of them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

A New York scientist has found a numbersof new,
Of Doubt.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Get while the gettings good, but be good while
you're getting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Kingdom Gould's; exemption claim may explain mo-
Edisinherited.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Everybody says il, and what everybody says must
be true-Cooper
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Through days and nights Of woe:
Give my dad the rest--but IL go
west
There's a drink for Tom and joe"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-29

Feb. 26 to April 8. Colt strafe Nivelle!
Fine Christmas season he is preparing
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
GERMAN OFFENSIVE
WEARING ITSELF OUT

London. May i6.-Germany's
counter-offensive which started yes
terday with concerted attempts
against the French and British
fronts. had apparently worn itself
out today In vain beating against
the allies positions. The British. In
turn. took the initiative and pro-
grcssed both around Bullecourt and
north OF the Scarpe. Heavy fight
Ing was still going on In these sec
tions.
On the French front the ofiicial
statement indicated the enemy coun-
ter-offensiye was confined to a single
major fighting action around La
Faur. delivered In force. but repel.
led by General Nievelle's troops
The fighting was continuing there.
but with the advantage with the
French.
The Berlin statement. on the other
hand. claimed capture OF a section
OF French trenches east OF Lanen-
vile.
Both German and French state
ments agreed on an intense artillery
duel In progress along the Aisne,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
GIN CHUNG
China Herb Store

Herb cure for earsche. headache.
catarrh. diphtherla, sore throat.
lung trouble. kidney trouble, stom-
ach trouble. heart trouble. chilis and
fever. cramps. coughs. poor circula-
ton. carbunclcs, tumors, caked
breast. cures all kinds OF golfers.
NO OPERATION.
Medford, Oregon. Jan. IS, 1917
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
This Is to certify that !, the un-
dersigned. had very severe stomach
trouble and had been bothered for
several years and last August was no,
expected to live. and hearing OF Gin
Chung (whose Herb Store IL at 241
South Front street In Medford) / de-
cided to get herbs for my stomach
trouble. and I started TO feeling bet.
ter as soon as used them, and today
am n well man and can heartily rec
ommend anyone afflicted as ] was Ia
see Gin Chung and try his Herbs.
tSIgned) W. r. JOHNSON.
Witnesses:
N. A. Anderson, Medford.
s, b. Holmes. Eagle Point.
F.rnk Lewis. Eagle Point.
VIM Lewis. Eagle Point.
w. l.. Childreth. Eagle Point.
c. y. Moore. Eagle Point.
J. V. Mcintyre. Eagle Point
Geo. B. Won do HELEN. Eagle Point
Thos. Z. Nichols. Eagle Point.
John 8. Orth. Medford.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
HOLWEC'S SPEECH
IS DISAPPOINTING"

Amsterdam. May l6.--German
newspaper comment today on Chan
cellor Won Bethmann- II ollweg's s
speech In the reichstag reflected
considerable disappointment.
The address does not alter the
situation; II gives no evidence OF
deep thought" declared the Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger.
THE speech was disappointing.
but II forced Scheidemann to drop
the mask by threatening a revolu-
tion." said the Tages Zeitung.
The Frankfurter Zeitung said the
speech would have a bad effect on
the people. because It indicated the
war will last through 1918.
But" the editorial concluded, "a
majority OF the reichstag have con.
fidence In Hollweg as long as his
peace views coincide with those OF
Hindenburg,"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
The Young Idea,

In a certain school schoolboy Of
tender years is said to have produced
the following essay on the camel: THE
cannimal Is a sheep OF the desert. 1t
Ia called a backteria because 1t has q
hump on Its back. The cannimal is
very patient and will lie down and die
without a groan, but when II is angry
1t gets Its back up, which is called the
hump. The shepherds of cannimals Is
called Arabs. When they live In towns
they are called street Arabs. When the
cannimal goes on journey 1t drinks
as much as II can to last for many
days. Such animals are called acqui-
ducks. Those that cannot carry enough
are called inebrlates."
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
POWERFUL ATTACK
REPULSED BY French

Paris. May ia tremendous
German attack on front OF two and
one-half miles between Moulin and
.l.aFaux early today was repulsed by
French troops. the ofIiclaI statement
asserted today.
Along the Aisnc there was artIl-
lcry battle during the night" the
statement said. Early this morning
the Germans launched a powerful at
tack on front OF four kilometers In
the region or Moulin and LaFaux.
Despite these efforts the French held
their positions. The battle is still
continuing. Al ry-en-Kopf. Ayo-
court and Auberive German attacks
also failed"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
BATHS A MONTH LONG.
Natives Of Japan Tsks Them Hot end
Sleep In the Water.

"s"~ss .. Japan 'aHe ,"sm 'es ana
e'ssP !" "e Ws"r'
The number OF baths taken daily by
une Japanese nj the bot springs and
tne length OF time they remain In the
wafer run counter to all western med
icai opinion regarding the utility OF
not baths Tor mvalids. Five or SIX
uines a day Tor an hour or longer at
time would not lie considered IN un.
common regime.
A smile OF incredulity was raised
some years ago when Professor Cham
oerlaln told us OF a tiny spa where the
pathers stayed In the water for
month or more, with stones on their
laps 10 prevent them from boating In
their sleep. Yet could name another
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
HOW TO WIN SUCCESS.
Have couRdsnes In Yourself and Do
Not Lean Upon Others.

Have conRdsnes In Yourself and Do
Not Lean Upon Others.
Power Is the goal Of every worthy
ambition. and only weakness comes
from imitation or dependence on 9th
ers. Power Is self developed, self gen.
Grated. We cannot increase the strength
OF our muscles by sitting In u gym
nasium aud letting another exercise
for us.
Nothing else 40 destroys the power
to stand alone az the habit OF leaning
upon others, lfyon lean You will never
be strong or original. Stand alone or
bury your ambition to be somebody In
the world.
The man who tries to give his chill
dren n start In the world SO that they
will not have no hard time as he
had IL unknowingly bringing disaster
upon them. What he calls giving them
a start viii probably give them a set
back In the world Young people need
all the motive power they can get
They are naturally lcaners, imitators,
coplers, aud II Ia easy for them to de-.
velop into echoes or mutations, They
will not walk alone while you furnish
crutchcs; they win lean upon You Just
as long as you win let them.
Ono OF the greatest delusions that a
human being could ever have In that
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
Touchy People.

Beware OF touchy people. There arc
always some about ready TO poster you
In some way, Hurry on past NO you
cannot hear them aud above ali refuse
To deny what they say, Just keep
sweet and w ahead and let their un
kind words sweltcr In the cleaning.
How much time md patience are vast.
ed on touchy people And yet such
people think they arc the salt Of the
earth nnd everybody else dirty water.
IL IL n real wickedncss to be touchy, II
IN M bad as lying and cheating II
does the world as much harm. We
knew touchy person on" time whose
loneliness struck In on him and he
died. We hope all our gentle readers
will escape No sorry u fate. Ohio State
Journal,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
History Made Pslstabis.

Joseph Salvador. the French hlsto.
rian. aud Jules Sanieau, u novelist.
made their meeting at public rcccp
tion the occasion for dispute as TO the
respective places which they occupied
IN the world of letters,
"The reading of history IL like a pin
1T needs the sugar coating to make Il
paiatable.' argued the novelist
"Ah. but Il Is the ingredient which
cures. not the coating" remarked the
historian.
"'rhcn let us divide the honors." said
Sandcau, FOR II II were not for my
sugar coating your historical facts
would dry on the shelvea"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-16
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