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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30

tailed plans for the campaign VIII be
formulated.
Al conference Tuesday evening OF
the city district chairmen with tho
Red Cross and liberty loan chairmen
for the city districts. 1t was decided
20 secure pledges In the city by the
war service league canvass!ns their
respective sub districts, the same an
WAS done In the Red Cross war fund
campaign.
city's Share $2s,,,s.
The city's share OF the total budget
Is S2s,lls, 1t was agreed that this sum
should be sub din !ded between the four
city districts on the PERCENTAGES which
are the average of the liberty bonds
sold In those districts In the last issue
and the amount contributed to the
Red Cross In the last drive.
Averaging these two drives the allot'
ment to the First district In this drive
win DO 35,.42: Second district Sll,6f''
Third district. 3s,ssS: Fourth district'
j5;i2. The percentages are 40 per
cent for the Second district; ~ per
cent for the Third district, and Is per
cent eacM for the First and Fourth
districts. The districts are defined by
Main and Center streets. which inter
sect at right angles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-30
and ministOaInr to the dyins with
material and spiritual comfort.

wanted--To buy. clean. cotton SAss
Q cents per pound. Marshail Prinuno
Company.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

[By Fred s. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Aug. 27 (niaht).-
Americans and Germans engaged In
sharp Infantry fighting and violent
artillery battles throughout today
from the region Of Bazoches to a
considerable distance east Of Fismes,
front of about five miles.
Both Americans and Boche at
tackled repeatedly. Tho Americans
advanced their lines In the region
Of Bazoches, and fierce street fight
ina resulted In the outskirts OF the
town. At the same time, the Boches
attacked Fismette, but were entirely
repuIsed.
Later the Americans were involved
In a fight In Bois du Diabie and sue
ceeded In rectIfyIng their line.
Although comparatively small mum.
bers were engaged In this fighting,
It was very bitter and the Boches
showed reluctance to give up any
around. They sent reinforeements
pelI nell down the side OF a hill
north Of the Vesle, In plain view OF
our artillery and machine gun oc-
servers. A heavy fire was poured
into the Boche reinforcements, which
were broken up with heavy I7ssea
before they reached the main line.
Meanwhile, In the fighting around
Bazoches, the Americans rushed and
smashed several machine gun rests
Boche and allied airplanes WaJed d
vigorous fight Immediately overhead
as the enemy armen sought to ciud:
their aerial opponents and attack the
American infantry with machine
guns from a low altitude. Ths fight
ina broke out everywhere at 8: 10 ir
the morning and continued all Gay
At Fismette the Boches tried to wort
their way into the town, sprayinG
liouid fire toward the doughooys, but
| with little success.
The first rush forced the Amer!
cans to Withdraw somewhat. On;
! officer and twenty-five men held
bridge crossing the VesIe while th'
| others sought cover. All attempts
of the Germans to reach the river
were beaten off. As fas. as Boch,
appeared near the bridge he was
cut down by rifle and machine cur
fire.
| The attack on Fismette was made
by two patrols, one from the north
east and one from the northwest. /
was designed to force the American
back from small, sharp salien
which enabled our machine gunner
to sweep the enemy lines to th
east and west.
Our airpIanes also were busy II
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
Battle in Streets of Nogales is
First of Any Size for
Long Time.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.l ]
NOGALES, Ariz., Aug. 2S.-Two
American soldiers were killed and
about twenty-five wounded during
fighting across the international
boundary with Mexican troops late
last night
Captain J. D. Hungerford and Cor
poral Barney Lott are dead. One OF
the wounded Is Lieutenant Colonel
Herman.
More than 500 Americans are said
to have been engaged. The hghtlng
was mostly in the streets of Nogales'
Patrol Is Reinforced.
WASHINGTON, Aug 28.-The
American patrol at Nogales on the
Arizona.Mexico border land, stands
reinforced today, ready to meet any
repetition of yesterdays brush with
MexicanS.
l Officials hera were inclined To re
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

since yesterday and at some points
the French have advanced seven and
half miles.
The French arc now within two
miles OF the Somme at point north
of NesIe and are advancing rapidly.
"During the night our troops, main.
tanning contact with the German rear
guards, continued to advance north
and south Of the Avre," tho COM
munique said. 1--WE occupied Chaui-
mes, omnlcourt 1.-TWO miles east Of
ChauInes), Balatre (three miles east
of Roye), RoigIise 1.-TWO miles south
east Of Roye), and verpilliers, a mile
south Of Rciglise. Further south we
penetrated Crapau Mesnil wood
! (tlrree miIes north Of Lassleny) and
took Dives (two miles east Of Las
signy).
"This morning we progressed TO-
ward the Somme. North OF the Avre
we reached the general line OF Licourt
(four miles east Of ChauInes), Potte
"a mile and half south Of Licourt)
MesniI-Ie-PctIr, "a mile north and
slightly east Of NesIe) and NesIe.
"Slnce yesterday about thirty VII
lagos have been retaken. We also
advanced twelve kiIometers (seven
and a half miIes) at certain points,"
HUNDREDS OF PRISONERS HOUR
LY.
[By Webb Miller, United Press staff
Correspondent
PARIS, Aug. 23-(10 a. m.)-The
French are fighting their way forward
this morning on the whole chauInes
Noyon pocket against strong real
guard resistance.
French troops last night were Fr
tho edges Of ChauInes. They are sev
erai miles past Roye, advancing down
the road toward Noyon and already
have passed RoigIfse (six miles south
east Of Roye).
They are also pushing along The
roads toward the great railway cente'
Of NesIe (ten miles northeast OF Roye?
and Ercheu (six miles east OF Roye)
and are less than four miles from
NesIe. The Germans are In full re
treat, but are fighting. Indications are
they will try to turn at Nesle to cover
the passage across the Somme.
Hundreds Of additional prisoner'
are beIno taken almost hourly.
BRITISH TAKE IMPORTANT POINT
LONDON, Aug. 28.-British troops
captured the strongly defended towr
Of Foucacourt yesterday, which hat
been holding up the advance south o
the somne, Field Marshal Haig an
nonuced today.
Trones wood, another strong po'n
north Of the Somme also was taken
"Troops Of tho British first arm!
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
AMERICANS KILLED
IN FIGHT WITH MEXICANS

gard the incident as of comparatively
little Importance, except for the fact
that it was the first outburst of any
size along the border in long time.
The border is strongly patrolled at al
essential points and there is no ap
prehension as to the extension of the
incident. American troops IT was as
sured can cope thoroughly with any
raiders.
The war department was awaiting
full advices this forenoon, but thus
far the indications are that two
American service men and one civil
lian were killed while a score of Off
GERS and soldiers were wounded
Three Dead, Thirty Wounded.
NOGALES, Ariz., Aug. 2S.-Three
soldiers dead, twenty-eight wounded
and two civilians in Nogales wound
ed. was the toll of Americans in last
nights battle with Mexican bandits
at the border opposite here.
This morning, the American and
Mexican commander opened parley
at 8 o'clock which is expected to de-
eide future events, Hostilities ended
last night under an agreement by
which the Americans evacuated the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
One Keoklk Boy and One
Montrose Boy Among
Severely Wounded.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s.-The fol-
owing casualties are reported by the
commanding general Of the American
sxpeditionary forces:
Killed in action, II.
Missing in action, SO.
Wounded severely. lis.
Died of wounds, g.
Died from accident anu oeiei
causes, 6.
Died of disease, 5. =,
wounded. degree undetermined, AZ
Total. 303.
Killed In Action.
Lieutenants-
Joseph Baldwin, Tyler. Texas
Marion c. Cranefield, Madison, WIS.
Warren B. Hunting, Baltimore ma.
Sergeants-
Hett Phillips, Oneida, Tenn
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
American and Japanese Troops
Send BolsheviA Forces
Into Retreat in
Siberia.
SIX MILE RETIREMENT
Allied Forces Have Also Been In Con-
tact With Red Guards and
BoishevIk River
Flotilia.

TUnited Press Leased Wire Service.]
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-American and
Japanese troops have driven the Boil
shevild forces back six miles on the
Ushuri river front in eastern Siberia.
according to a delayed despatch re-
ceived from vladivostok today.
The Americans and Japanese left
their base for the front Sunday night,
the despatch said The Bolshevih fell
back rapidly before the allies.
The allies consuls have announced
their support of the zemstov, Qocal
parliamentary body) as the lawful au-
thority in that region and have recon-
mended disarmament OF the antf-Boi.
shevik forces Of Generals Pleshkoff
| and Horvath.
Red Guards and HoIshevIk.
LONDON, Aug. 2S.-Delayed otfic-
,al dispatches from Archangel, re-
ceived today, state that the allied
forces have been in contact with the
red guards on the Russian front A
Bolsheyik river flotilla YVES dispersed.
Trouble in vladivostok.
, WASHINGTON, Aug. 28.-That
there had been some disturbance In
IVladivostok of local nature. was
reported to the state department by
Consul Cauldwell The department
said it presumed, however, that the
matter had been attended to and that
there had been no change In govern
ment.
The department had no adv1ces
concerning the report that General
Pleshkoff had seized the anti-Bol
shevik leaders in Siberia acting fol
General Horvath. The department
appeared loath to discss the situation
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
TODAY'S CASUALTY LIST
CONTAINS 3O3 NAMES

Eilert Auen, Lakeview. Iowa.
Frank G.. Burt, Fort Allegany, Pa
Musician Ray A. Master, Topton.
Pa.
VIII p. Darnall, Avery, Texas.
Sidney e. Embroy, Cooper Co., Mo.
Edward H. Emmons, Sanaugustine,
Texas.
George A. Frank, Shawano, Wis.
William A. Heron, Wills Point,
Texas.
James M. Miller, Houston, Texas.
Oscar Peterson, Wells, Mich.
David D. Sloan, Horton. Mont.
Joseph J. Taggart, Rutland. VT.
Fred Herman, Ellendals, N D.
Arthur G. Kapitske, West Haven,
Conn.
Hialmer w. Lovaas, Cumberland,
Wis.
Fred Masch, Milwaukee, Wis.
John Myers, Philadelphia.
John J. O'Connell, Pittsfeld, Mass.
Melvin C. Patten, Payson, Utah
Frank Pettry, Oxly, W. Va.
Joseph Semik, Streator, I'LL.
:Jobn August Timm, Neenah, Wis
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
French Capture Chaulnes While British Take
Foucacourt, Besides Thirty Villages
Also Occupied.
GERMANS ARE IN FULL RETREAT
Now Within Sight of Great Railway Center of
Nesle Where Boche May Make
Stand.
tBy John DeGandt, United Press Staff
NnrrespOndent

tBy John DeGandt, United Press star
Correspondent
PARIS, Aug. 28.-(4 p. n.y.
The German line is cracking
along the whole fifty mile front,
Lassigny to north of Arras.
The enemy is falling back
hastily on the somme, the cen
ter of which is marked by Pc
rome and Ham. The allies are
pursuing them so closely it IS
doubtful if they can establish
strong defense in those posi-
lions.
Allied airplanes and artil-
lsry are bombarding the Som
me bridges, over which the Ger
mans must cross to the east
bank. The allied infantry at
some points is only two 6lo-
meters "a mile and a quarter)
from the somme. They have
passed eight kilometers Give
miles) east of Chaulnes. Cap
ture Of Dives 1.-TWO miles east OF
Lassigny) shows the extension
pf the battle southwark.
French cavalry is now oper-
nting in the region Of Nesle,
The fiercest fighting is going on
TO the southwark, where the
French are threatening the
Noyon-Nesle road and the can
al.
Enormous booty Is being
taken.
One army corps has captur-
ID eighty additional guns.
HJnfted Press Leased Wire Service.
PARIS, Aug. 2s-(12:O5 p. MI
French troops captured chaulnes, the
ureat German defensive point on the
eJeardy front, last night the war
,f7ce announced today.
The advance along the whole front
Aet,xeen chauInes and the Disc con
sn,,ed through tho night and this
morning the French had reached ehe
yitaliy important railway town o.
NesIe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

the vicinity Of Flsmette, bombing
the German infantry heavily, while
our infantry was attacking eazoches.
The latter village was smashed and
nearly Ieveled by American artillery.
HELPING OUT MANGiN.
PARIS, Aug. 28.-(4:50 p. m.)-
American troops are reported to be
participating In the great Picardy bat
tie.
General Mangn's army with Amert
cans cooperating, It attacking north
west Of Soissons, between that city
and chavIgny (three miles northward)
according to battle front despatches
received here today. The Temps de-
cIares that Mont Renaud, one Of tha
Bastions in the defense Of Noyon has
been captured and that Noyon also
probably has been taken.
Just Before the Battle.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.--Just before
detachment of United States ma
rines were to go over the top recent
| ly. the Rev. Father John J. Brady OF
| New York, was moving along the
| trench, according to a story reaching
here today.
"Just a moment, boys" the priest
said. and turning toward the German
lines, gave the enemy absolution.
Now, go get 'em!" he cried.
They did.
Want Americans in Greece.
[By Raymond Clapper. United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-Greece
wants a look at some American sol.
diers. To throw Yankee snap into
the Greek war plans, deliver good
| American kick at German propaganda
and add weight to allied resistance or
offense in Albania, Americans should
be sent, according to Greek Minister
Roussos here.
Direct appeal for such action may
be made to President Wilson in few
DAYS when Nicholas G. Kyriakides
arrives here at the head of Greek
mission. Meantime Greek statesmen
are urging the course.
"Sending of American troops &c
Greece, even in small numbers would
be very beneficial in strengthening
the morale of the Greek people and
in encouraging them to more active
war on the central powers" Minister
Roussos told the United Press today.
"Our people, like all southern races,
are very impressionable and would
be profoundly influenced by appear
ance of American troops in Greece.
i Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
Drawing on Reserves.
'By Lowell Mellett, United Press
staff Correspondent

Staff correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 2S.-The Germans In
their desperate efforts to stay the
British advance, are strongly increas-
ing their front line forces by reckless
ly drawing on Rupprecht's reserves.
Several divisions OF fresh troops are
reported to have been thrown into the
battle south of Bapaume.
There was less fighting on the most
mart of the battle front last night and
this morning, the British utilizing the
hard rains to draw the first lons
breath In many days, while still hold
ing their gains.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
Sentenced to Death.

limited Press Leased Wire SerV1ce.l
PARIS, Aug. 2S.-Manuel Menapa'
of Madrid, today was sentenced 10
death by military court for attempt,
ing to inform the enemy Of the arrival
of American troops, and location OF
their camps.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

tContinued on page 81
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

tContinued on page q
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

Showers and cooler Thursday.
Local temp. 8 p. m., 81; s a. m.
20.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

Continued on page 2.)
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

The Telegraph Service Of The
Daily Gate City and Constitu.
toni Democrat is received over
our own leased wire.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28
uns Attempt to Work Their Way Back Into
Village Which has Been Taken by
Americans.
DRIVEN OFF WITH HEAVY LOSSES
Bitter Battles Between Small Forces With
United States Troops Always Coming
Out Top.

the vicinity Of Fismette, bombing
the German infantry heavily, while
our infantry was attacking 6azoches.
The latter village was smashed and
nearly leveled by American artillery.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-08-28

Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Aug. 81 (nighD.-1t is easy
to understand why the German staff
is confused by the Kaleidoscope
events in the constantly changing
somme fighting line which today's
new attack north Of the Scarpe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
HUN NAVY BENEATH
CONTEMPT BEATTY SAYS
"Despicable Beasts" Lacking in
Chivalry. Deserved Humili
ating End, Says Admiral

London, Dec. 4 A scat hing dcnun-
citation Of the personnel of the German
navy was made by Admiral Sir David
Beatty, commander in chief of the Brit
ish Grand Fleet, In a speech addressed
To gathering of representatives of the
First Battle Cruiser Squadron on board
the battle cruiser Lion prior to It's de
parturc for the Scnps tlow rs m es-
cort TO the surrendered ships Of The Ger
man high seas feet
We had expected them, said Ad-
mIral Realty, TO have the courage
that We looked for from those whose work
lies upon the great waters, and | am
sure that the sides of this gallant old
ship. which have been we'll hammered
IN the pest, must have ached ae ! ached
and as you ached "a give them another
taste Of what we had INTENDED for them
Their Illuminating end wns the prop
cr end for an enemy who has proved
himself So lacking IN chivalry Al set
his strategy. his tactIcs, and his he-
havior have been beneath contempt
and worthy OF mutton which has waecd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
KIDNEY TROUBLE NOT
EASILY RECOGNIZED
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

An examining physician for one Of the
prominent Lie Insurance Companies, in
an interview of the subject made the as
tonishing statement that one reason why
50 many applicants for insurance are re-
jectcd is because kidney trouble Is So
common to the American people. and the
large majority Of those applications are
declined d. not even suspect that they
have the disease
Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly in direct touch with
he public, there Is one preparation that
has been very successful in overcoming
these conditions The mild and healing
Influence Is Dr kjlmer Nwau p-Ront i
soon realized i stands the highest for
lis remarkable record of success
Nc find that >wampRoot Is strictly
IN herbal compound and We would ad-
wise our readers who feel in need cf such
g remedy to give It q trial II s on sale
At al drug stores IN bottles Of two sizes
:ncdIum and large
However, i you vieh .irst tn reet tins
great preparation send Tn cents 10 Dr
klncr q 60, Ringhamton, \ Y. for Il
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention the Wilmington Every Evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
WILL ORGANIZE BUREAU
FOR RETURNING SOLDIERS

Tie welfare and employment of re-
turning soldiers is now claiming The at
tention Of the Community Labor Board
The suggestion Of the Department ot
Labor is that Bureau of Returning
Soldiers be formed in connection with the
United States Employment Service. il
which all other agencicS viii cooperate
TO secure united action. conference vii
be held in the offices Of the L : Employ
ment Service, al ~iAth and King street.
Friday evening 81 s clock
All organizations directly Interested il
this matter arc invited to send q repre-
sentative To secure unity and eficiency
it is very important that All efforts shal
be CO. rdinated IN i central office CLOSELY
IN touch with labor conditions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

so far as those interests arc involved and
that factional strife ought not t. I've per-
mitted to interfere with his mission, or
10 give the rest of the world the impression
that the American people are divided
on issues involving the peace OF the world.
Congress will doubtless have 4 number
of very important legislative questions TO
decide while the President is away. but
in my Judgment | regard the President :
mission abroad as of too great an import
ance for Congress 10 do anything that
might embarrass him while he is over
there | do not think the American
people would tolerate any modelling in
that which so vitaly concerns them
The President is engaged on a high
" important mission ! am opposed to
any attempt TO throw rocks in his way.
do not think he should be hampered
but should be given { hc fullest opportunity
10 carry out his mission successfully.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
A Simple Way TO
Remove Danoruff

failed 10 remove daDdrifT at once. and
that is 20 dissolve II, then YOU destroy il
entirely. To do this Just get about four
ounces OF plain, common hquId arvon
from an drug store this Is all YOU will
need, appia II at night when retiring;
Use enough TO moisten the scalp and
rub it In gently with the finger tips
By morning. most if not all, Of your
dandruT will be gone. and three or <our
more applications Will completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
eign and trace OF It, no matter how much
dandruff YOU may have
You will find al itching and digging o.
the scalp will stop instantly, and your hair
will be fluffy, lustrous glossy, silky and
soft. and look and feel hundred times
better
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
GROUP.

Give 3 drops Of Brazilian
Balm every 3 minutes, and
rub hot on child's throat and
chest. Relief in Is minutes
or SO. For snufIes rub on nose
and forehead. We challenge
all Group Remedies and Group
Prescriptions on earth. 1t re-
lieves the structure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
Hercules Declares Dividend.

At a meeting NJ the Roard Of Direc-
tors of the Hercules powslsr Company
yesterday. n quarterly dividend e two
per cent and an extra dividend Of two
per cent we're declared on the common
stock, payable December "a, 1913, to
common stnckholdcrs of record De-
ccrnber II 1918, on which date books
for tho transfer II common stock wlll
be closed until after tic pnvnlcnt Of
liviflend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04

thrpat, aneezIrg, sOrcncss md t'9nea
Dont s'ay wfTod-up' ONT hlrR,G
and snuf!lng' Fase your throbbug hcaH
Nothing eln 10 tur o0rid give rich
prompt rca!rfa payf Coh CDupourd
Yhlrh ca@ts Dn.v ffw ccnts % am drug
tore u actg without assistance, TASTE
hlce, causes NJ inconvenience h, gre
yop get the genuine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
A kiueh h Traded Hudson

Out IN Oakland, California, 8 10 sedan
that was purchased December II, 1918
and driven by the owner until MAY l3
1917 was traded IN on the latter dat for
81 BOO on n Super-six The following
month IT was sold for 81 100 and driven
till August 26, lai8. and then traded IN
for 81 .533 and The noxt day sold for
s $50 and WINS bargain AT that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-04
MOVE FOR MILEAGE BOOKS.
special Dispatch = Every Evening

Special Dispatch to Every Evening
Waelirctor, Dec ! The ralIlpad cd
mini~tlrtion is considering the sale Of
mileage honls al The rate ~ SIS for ,000
miles 4 committee representing the
Natinnol Association of Convention Bu-
rcaus has made strong representations
along these lints. nnd also :or excursion
rates to rorvcnt'ons A brief will bc sub
united within tho next lcw dlys.
Senator Nckcllar has introduced hlll
authorizing the issuahcc ol l000-mllo
mileage books at i price not ~ Cxcced
SGT Il is ~:!ii 10 have stroi,o ~tippor'