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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

The News From the Front

The fall of scissors and the consequent re-
tirement of German forces beyond the Vesle
river, forced by the crushing in of the western
side of the salient, proves that the retirement is
taking on greater proportions than the most op-
timistic military critic had hoped for. Cities of
strategic Importance and vital lines of communi-
cation have been taken by the Allies, and Ameri-
can troops, especially in the center, have added
new laurels to their record.
Reports from the front indicate that the Most
High has been unable as yet to establish a line
sufficiently strong to hold the allied rush. It
seems now as if he will have to fall back to the
Aisne river before he can find line on which
he may offer battle to his pursuers.
Military critics believe that the Germans will
put up determined resistance when he reaches
the Asne line and that he has fortified positions
there that will not be taken as easily as the ones
crushed in the last two weeks by the Franco
American and British soldiers. This suggests the
next step in Foch's strategy Whether he has
decided to keep the offensive now since he has
wrested it from Ludendorf, forcing him to evac-
'uate the Soissons-Rheims sector and to refrain
from new attacks in the Amiens and Flanders
sectors, is question about which any one may
hazard guess.
Unquestionably Foch's genius has turned
what seemed German victory into defeat and
when the history of the 1918 campaign is written,
the commanding figure of the illustrious French
leader will receive credit such as has been ac-
corded no military man in the last century Even
If he elects to go back to trench warfare, Foch
has proved to the Germans that they can be
beaten and that their boast of being invncible is
us hollow as their savagery is obvious.
In the meantime, Americans are watching
with breathless suspense the developments in the
Soissons-Rhems sector. The extent of the VIC
tory is taking on new proportions each day
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
OF What Are We Thinking?
By GEORGE BARR MccUTcHEoN

nerves aquiver, our eyes glowing with
the fire OF enthusiasm.
One thought, one prayer in a hun
dred million minds!
Every heart full, every mind intent
as we face the enemy! For, after all,
this Star Spangled Banner of ours is
facing the foe in far-off land, and
there is no other direction in which
we may look.
Our men go with the banner to the
music of guns; we stand at home and
fact, not the guns, but group OF fid-
dlers! Our thoughts, our prayers,
nevertheless, should be the same as
theirs. Our silent prayer, however
brief, should be for victory. Let US
always utter it, one and all, while
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner" is being
played.
GOD give us victory!"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
General Business Conditions

business review of the Continental and Commercial
Bank Of Chcago)
General business is exceedingly active and
prosperous and the outlook is encouraging. The
spirit of cooperation in the undertaking that
confronts the government, in conjunction with it's
allies in prosecuting the war against the central
powers is the most reassurng feature in the
present situation. While there is much to be done
IN the way of conversion of plant capacity, and
individual and corporate energies and facilities
from non-essentia to essential war production.
yet the progress that has been made in the first
year of tho participation of the United States in
the war is simply remarkable. An indication of
this is found in the safely landing of an army of
upwards Of one million men in France, to assist
the allies on the fighting front, and in the effect
i've work lat this American Expeditionary Force
is now doing, together with the mobilization of q
much larger army preparatory to embarkation.
Business all things considered, is sound Here
and there are spotted conditions resulting from
factors growing out of the war; such as priority
shipments, Inadequate transportation, restric
lions on the use Of raw materials, shortage of Ia
Dor and the time required to adapt available plant
capacity to war production.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

Never has labor in this country been as well
paid and rs prosperous at the present moment.
This in itself has contributed enormously to the
buying power in the retail trade and has tended
to steady the retail markets which naturally
would be affected by the restrictions on non-es-
sential production In those districts where there
rnunition plants or where manufacturers are en-
gagged on war contracts, the buying of luxuries is
very active but this is offset in it's effect on
trade generally, in a measure, by the economy
being practiced in other sections not so FORUM
ately situated.
Necessarily this tends toward the absorption
of the surplus products of the socalled non-essen
tial industries, and when the time comes for a
more general practice of economy and thrift in
this country, the effect of the readjustment prob
ably will be less disturbing as result of the ex-
ercise of this buying power by those who have
experienced sudden increase in income
Speaking broadly, the testimony of practical
business men is that the country is in strong
position for war time The banking situation is
sound, credits are being we'll handled and collec-
tions are universally good; business men are
seeking to keep their affairs as liquid possible
stocks of merchandise which year ago were
fairly we'll in hand, have not been increased to
an extent that is menacing and such increase as
is in evidence is to fortify against delayed de-
liveries of new supplies. There is in evidence a
determination on the part of the individual to
bend his efforts to cooperate in the work of
winning the war. Whatever difference of opinion
existed year ago has disappeared. Never in
the history of this country, in time of war; has
there been such united nation as at present.
The country is in the process of lquefying
what heretofore has existed in the shape of I'M
liquid capital and money. Necessarily this has
led to very considerable expansion in credit, as
reflected by bank loans, but far this has been
kept we'll under control and has not trespassed
upon what is commonly regarded as dangerous
initiation. It is growth involving some elements
of initiation it is true but this expansion Of credit
has behind it development of our national re-
sources, the wealth Of this country, and to some
extent the wealth of it's allies for very consid-
cradle part of the proceeds of the Liberty War
Loans subscribed here has been re-loaned to our
allies in Europe and hence is re-investment.
Furthermore, large part of the funds raised
through governmental war issues for our own use
has been applied to capital investment, which will
be available in the development of our commerce
and of our industries, following the restoration of
peace. These are facts we'll worth keeping in
mind, in studying statistics showing the enor-
crease in the circulating media.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
DlNNERSIoRIEs
eaD

The DeCkers were entertainine
callers one Afternoon, and while the
grownups were talking the baby crept
on the floor. Suddenly there was a
loud bump and a wild wall. It came
from the direction of the piano.
oh, Earl, the baby has hurt him.
SELF cried Mrs. Decker. Run
quick, read
The young father had already
dashed toward the piano. He dropped
on his knees and CROPPED under the
piano for his injured offspring Pres
emily he returned.
"Oh, the poor darling! Is it a bad
bump" asked one of the guests.
NO. he answered, fortunately his
head hit the soft pedal"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
Shake, Sammy!
From London Tit Bits.

From London Tit Bits.
noo s sss e sss ns s
" say, "Ha' d'ya daw?"
Perish the thought! We are going to give him the
gladdest hand-the girls will the glad eye-that
was outstretched We going say Shake,
Sammy"
Hang our native reserve! We can't kill the fatted
calf, because the Food Controller won't let But
give them truer hospitality, real heartfelt
come into most intimate circles
Every club in Britain ought open it's doors to the
in American khaki; every home ought to take them
in and make them feel at home Don't shift our
responsibility onto the broad shoulders of the Y M
and similar organizations The American is lover of
bone life. 1t means everything to him. Let's make
Britain home from home in the real sense.
Some has called this influx of Americans 1.-The
Return of the Mayower. When the old Pilgrim Fathers
landed Plymouth Rock the welcome they got was
starvation and cold and misery Now they are coming
hack in their millions let and prove
that there's something in the old proverb blood
being thicker than water So-Shake, Sammy. Shake
hard!
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

If he fails to do so he must pay the
organization $500. James Smith
was severely injured at the Robert
Hixon lumber company Thursday,
when pile of lumber fell and struck
him on the right leg between the
knee and ankle. The injured man was
cared for by Doctor Markle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
SO ACCEPTED FOR SERVICE

WINCHESTER, Ind, Aug. 5.-For-
ty-five registrants underwent the med
ical examination here Thursday. OF
this number thirty-eight were accept
ed Four accepted for limited service
and three rejected. In the list were
four named for President Mckinley
and three named for Vice President
Hobart.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
WILL TEACH AT GUlLFORD

Francis c. Anscombe, who was pas
tor of the South Eighth Street Friends
church while he was doing graduate
work in Earlham college, has finish
ed a postgraduate course in John Hop
kins university and has been elected
to a place in the history department
of Guilford college.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
STOCK WATER WITH BASS

WINCHESTER, Ang. 1.-Two as
sistant state game wardens were here
Thursday to stock White river and
Funk's lake with bass. Chief of Police
Fletcher assisted. Four thousand were
put in the river and 500 in the lake.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

Aidu Dull 'diiio S1oS
l would often faint
and have to leave
school. / had such
pain ] did not know
what to do with my
self and trie d SO
many remedies that
were of no use. I
read about Lydia E.
PinkhaIn's Vege-
t able Compound
in the newspapers
and decided to try it,
opd fbat &c how
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
Masonic Calendar

Monday, Aug. 5. - Richmond Com
mandary, No. s, X. T. Stated conclave.
Tuesday, Aug. 6.-Richmond Lodge,
No. 196, F. and A. M. Stated meeting.
Friday, Aug. 9. - King Solomon's
Chapter No. 4, R. A. M. Stated con-
vocation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

| The late ]. P. Morgan declared that
credit was based on character And
that was true in a sense. Business
successful business-today is based
on reputation, which is only another
name for character.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
BON VOYAGE.

They're going through to Berlin.
And have started on their way.
Behind our boys is Bunker Hill
And Gettysburg and Gaines's Mill
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
GIRL
TELLS OTHERS
How They Can Find Relief
From Periodic Sufferings.

Nashua, N. H." am nineteen years
old and every month for two years l
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
On@e9pUr
oMer1OrnQnt
With all his heralded efficiency. the

With all his heralded efficiency, the
Kaiser didn't discover America until
about two weeks ago.
Those raincoat profiteers will even
tually land in a place where there is
never any rain.
Probably they call it the German
High Command on account of it's cost.
We are still wondering what hap
pened to Old Doc Waterbury, the che
Waller dindustrie, who was plucked
by the police from the primrose path
OF Broadway recently under the anti
loafing law If Doc has really gone to
work, it is a fact for the first page.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
And old Manila Bay.

ana old Manila Bay.
And now that they have started
To show what they can do.
We're pulling for em all the while
And backing em in true Yank style
And fighting with 'em, too.
The news about this journey
Has stirred the souls of men.
The Yanks will not be back again
Till they've found Kulutr and have
slain
The foul beast in it's den.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05
THE GERMAN FLAG.

THE GERMAN FLAG.
When kultur,
From her dismal height,
Unfurled her standard
To the air,
She showed a banner
Black as night.
With skull and crossbones
Cleaning there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

w HAT is in the mind of the
w American citizen while 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner is
haipe rlovodc
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-08-05

business review Of the Continental and Commercial
Bank Of Chcago)
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17
ELLSWORTH FALLS.

George II. Lord is home from Boston for
this week with his parents, Henry Lord
and wife.
George Moore and wife OF Bangor spent
Saturday and Sunday here with his father,
Lewis Moore.
Rev. Henry w. Conley and wife are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth of a
son, born last Thursday.
Miss Mildred Black, who has been Wis
iting relatives here the past two weeks,
returned home Sunday night.
Misses Mary and Charlotte Loweree left
Friday to join their father, Daniel E.
Loweree, in New York, where the family
will live for the present.
Abbie, wife OF Alvah Schoppe, died at
her home here Sunday, having been ill for
more than year. Mrs. Schoppe was an
estimsble woman and much liked, and
will be greatly missed in her home and in
the community. She is survived by her
husband and three sons-Adford, Man
ford and Bernard McDevitt, all of this
place. The funeral wss held at the
home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Henry w.
Conley officiating. Interment was at
Juniper cemetery.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17
Navigation School

Graduates OF the government navigation
school at Rockland who have Just success
fully passed the federal stesmboa inspec-
tors examination at Bangor include Capt.
James W. Roper, Brooksville, and Clyde
Marshall, Deer Isle.
In a class graduated last week were
Capt. Herbert Quinn, Bucksport; Capt.
Herbert Hutchinson, Brooksville; Francis
Dow, North Brooksville; Walter Stanley,
Cranberry Isles.
New students admitted this week are
Brooks @. Cousins, Brooksville; Oscar NJ.
Nicholson, Brooklin.
The graduates are promptly placed in
responsible and lucrative positions. Her
bert Colcord OF Sesrsport, Capt. 8. j. IRE
worgy, Surry, and John T. Jermyn OF
Rocklsnd are chief mates on steamships
Collins Gott Of Bernard, e. Lester Shaw oi
Milbridge and Ross L. Wilson of Thomas
ton are second mates on steamships, and
Earl A. Stsrrett of Thomaston 10 third
mate of. a steamship.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17

Congressman Peters announces that he
has one vacancy in the naval academy at
Annapolis, and one in the military
academy at West Point, to be filled by
competitive examinations this summer,
the successful candidates to enter next
spring, provided they pass the exami-
nations at the academies.
In order to select a principal and three
alternates to take the examinations for
Annapolis, and a principal and two al
ternates to take examinations for West
Point, Congressman Peters has arranged
for an open competitive examination to be
held at Ellsworth on Wednesday, Sept. IL,
1918, at 10 a.. m.
The examination will be conduct just
as has been the case heretofore, by two
disinterested educators .and one military
man. Examinations are open to all
young men, residents of the third
congressional district. Candidates have
| to be in sound physical condition and,
| for Annapolis, not less than sixteen nor
more than twenty years of age on the
first day of April on the year of entrance
| to the academy, and in the case of West
Point, not less than seventeen, nor more
than twenty-five years Of age when en-
tering the military academy. 1t is
recommended that all candidates be
physically examined before taking the
competitive examinations.
This is a fine opportunity for two young
men of Maine to get an education. All
who contemplate entering the COM
petition should communicate with
| Congressman Peters and obtain in
formation as to details.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17
LAWN PARTY
Under The Auspices of Ellsworth
Soldier Boys Club Big Success.

ouutT ht AuSpiCt5 Vi Etis"ot Lh
Soldier Boys Club Big Success.
The lawn party held on Mrs. R. NJ.
Campbelrs lawn last Wednesday after
noon and evening, under the auspices OF
the Ellsworth Soldier Boys club, was
gratifying success both socially and
| financially.
The lawn was prettily decorated with
| red, white and blue bunting and jack O.
| lanterns. The booths were we'll arranged
and decorated with the same colors. The
Ellsworth fife and drum corps played dur
ing the afternoon.
One of the most attractive booths was
the thrift stamp booth, in charge OF Fred
| Smith, dressed as "Uncle Sam," and Miss
Ella NJ. Johnston, as "Miss Liberty"
Fifty seven dollars worth OF thrift stamps
were sold during the afternoon and even
| ing. Other booths were the ice-cream
booth, the cooked food booth, the lunch
| booth and the fortune-telling booth.
Among the amusing and entertaining
features OF the evening was the colored
| band led by Allon p. Royal. Those in
| ciuQed IN the DanQ were Harold otuHtI,
Merle Scott, Everett Royal, Ralph Royal,
| Francis Tilden, Stuart Greene, Carleton
Royal, and Allon Royal.
Other features were the singing OF the
Italian national song by Misses Martha
Royal and Josephine Luchini; song,
Misses Eleanor Royal, Hester Spencer and
Louise Donnell; snake dance, Miss Matte
Royal; singing OF the Marseilles
| by Miss Ervs Giles; singing by
Master Robert Campbell; song by Miss
Johnston; songs by Ralph Royal and
Everett Royal. The last number on the
program was the singing OF "The Star
SpangIed Banner"
| During the evening Miss NJ A. Greedy
delivered a stirring four minute address
which was listened to with great interest
The club thanks Mr.. Leach for the use
of the lights and Mrs. Campbell for the
use OF the lawn, and all who took part in
| the program or assisted in other ways.
The net proceeds, not including, oi
course, the sale of thrift stamps, were
about $40.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17
NORTH ELLSWORTH.

Miss Corice Smith is at home from
mother, Mrs. lnez Smith.
John Mcnamara and Joseph Mason were
at Petit Msnsn Point, fishing, last week.
They came home Sunday, with a good
catch.
f. H. Moore and family, and Mrs. Inez
Smith were guests of Mrs. Moore's
mother, Mrs. Treworgy, at West Ellis
worth, Sunday.
Friends of Mrs. Frances Scammon OF
Ellsworth are sorry to hear of her illness.
Her sister, Mrs. Gilman Bickford, OF this
place, is with her.
The Sunday school gave concert at
Nicolin grange hall Friday evening, for
the purpose OF raising money to pay for
the organ purchased this spring. The
sum Of S7.05 was realized. The program
Piano solo, Mildred Moore; recitation,
Ruby Mason; reading, Mrs. Hannah Mad
docks; duet, Mrs. Harold Msddocks and
Mildred Moore; reading, Mrs. Msude De-
Witt; pantomime, "Old Black Joe," Neal
Sargent; piano solo, Mrs. Harold Mad.
docks; farce, "Aunt Jemims's Money!
recitation, Althes Dewitt; solo, Mrs.
Harold Maddocks; reading, Mrs. Eda
Mason; recitation, Mrs. Isaac Emery; solo,
Helen Dewitt; recitation, James Dewitt
dialogue, Mrs. Hannah Maddocks and
Neal Sargent; reading, Mrs. Eda Mason
America"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1918-07-17

Evelyn Lord of Augusta is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. F. s. Lord.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Fiske of Buck
field are in Ellsworth for a short vacation.
Helen Rogers OF South Orrington is Wis
iting her sunts, NJ Misses Carolyn and Har-
riet Baker.
Margaret Woodward OF Augusta is
visiting her grandmother, Mrs. w. 2.
Woodward.
Miss Ella F. Jordan of Jamaica Plain,
Mass, is in Ellsworth to spend part Of
her vacation.
The Ellsworth Soldier Boys club en-
joyed an outing at Mrs. G. s. Hagerthy's s
cottage yesterday.
! Mrs. Edward Gruenewsld and daughter
Marion, OF Woodcliffe, N. j., are guests
OF Mrs. Pearl 8. Thorsen.
Miss Elizabeth Royal has gone to Port
land for visit OF two weeks with her
aunt, Mrs. Mary Lysaght.
Mrs. Eugene Hale came from Washing
| ton Saturday for short stay. She is the
guest OF Mrs. A. p. Wiswell.
Fernald H. Webster, employed as con-
ductor on the electric road in Lynn, is
at home for a short vacation.
Howard Higgins is visiting his aunt,
Mrs. George s. Foster, who with her
family, is occupying a cottage at Shady
Nook.
Miss Martha Royal and Fred K. Royal
left yesterday for Pittsfield, where they
will be employed at the Lancey house for
the summer.
Miss Clio NJ. Chilcott and her friend,
Miss Blackwell, of New York, are in Els
worth for the summer. They are at the
Merry Mack.
George w. Hamilton, driver OF the city
truck, who has been ill for some time, was
taken to the hospital at Bangor to- day for
examination.
Maynard f. Strout, a telegraph operator
in the naval reserves, and stationed at
Boothbsy Hsrbor, is spending furlough
at his home here.
Miss Margaret Ford, who is employed
in the sdiutant generals Office at Augusta,
Is spending vacation with her aunt, Mrs.
James A. NkGown.
Albert aho Msrvyn Phillips, who are
employed at Fall River, Mass, spent a
short vacation at their home here, return
ing this noon. Marvyn will visit at Port
land on his return.
The State board OF assessors will be in
session at the court house in Ellsworth
Monday, Aug. 5, at a. M, and at Bar
Rsrbor the following day, to meet as
SCISSORS OF Hancock county towns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Brown, who have
been visiting Mr.. Browns parents the
past two weeks, returned to West Newton,
| Mass, Monday. Mrs. Browns mother,
Mrs. Julia Gray, accompanied them.
Charles T. Halpin, U. 8. N, spent the
| weekend in Ellsworth with relatives,
| returning to his home in Everett, Mass,
| Sunday night. He was accompanied by
his sister Julia, who will remain for q
longer visit.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Ezra Reed, who have spent
two weeks with friends and relatives in
this city, have returned to their home in
Boston. Mr.. Reed is an Ellsworth boy.
He has charge OF q crew of eighty men in
the rigging department in the Charles
town navy yard.
The July number of the Michigan
Sportsman contains story by Harry B..