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Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-21
ENEMY DEFENSE WEAkENS.
viii be Forced to Commence a RetUgrade
Movement that Will Blot Out Old Lines.

Movement that Will Blot Out Old Lines.
With the British Army in
France, Aug. 19-In response
to pressure applied first at one
and then another part Of the
line, the Ge1maDs opposite
the British Gu several por~
tions Of the front continue to
give ground,
The German troops which
have been encountered in the
past few days, especially dur
ing the operations of last
night in which Outtersteen
ridge was captured and cons
sOlidated. seem to have lost
greatly in fighting efficiency
OF nearly 700 Germans cap
tured during the Outtersteen
operation, many surrendered
tamely, after securing their
ratiOns and personal belong-
lngs.
The operations of last night
astride the Scarpe River may
serve as an indication OF the
Germans intentions. I b t
old Hindenbnrg line crossed
the river here on an angle,
so that compared with the
present line which here runs
nearly north and south, the
direction Of the ground south
Of the Scarpe is deeper than
that north of the river. II
other words, the old Hinden
burg line is closer to the
present line north of t h e
Scarpe than south of it. Brit
ish patrols operating north OF
the river have met with stiff
opposition, but south of the
river patrols have managed
to penetrate for some dis
lance,
There are indications that
the Germans also are giving
way in parts of the Melville
sector. On the New Somme
front the Germans overlook
no opportunity to fight rear
guard actions. They appear
ready to retire but apparent-
ly want to be pushed a little,
because in pushing operations
they may It afforded an op~
portunity to get in their dead
~ work with machine guns.
At the same time, the Gers
mans apparently do not want
to fall back further than is
necessary before the comple~
ton Of the operations around
ROye. There are no signs Of
further counter attacks at
this time.
That General LudendorlT
is displaying anxiety regards
ing a possible shortage Of
horses for the German army
is indicated in a secret order
just captured. This order
cautions all commanders not
to eXpend their horses as
"they cannot be replaced.
The men must understand
that this is necessary in order
to continue the war until vic
tory is reached" It has been
ascertained that 900 remounts
recently received by one Ge1e
man formation were compos~
ed of horses taken from offs
GERS.
French Reach Outskirts Of Lassigoo, All
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-21

pound eVer slnce and give you my per-
mission to publish this ietter."-Miss
Flo KELLY, 476 So. 18th St., Newark,
N. J.
The reason this famous root and herb
remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound, was so successful in Miss
Kelly's case was because it went to the
root of her trouble, restored her to a
normal healthy condition and as a result
her nervousness disappeared.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1918-08-21

The 0uinine ysat Goes Not Affect the Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, AKA
Quinine and does noe cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look TOR the signature t3t E. w. GROVE. SOC.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

He would be a great addition TO the
Normal band If he could be induced to
come to Hays
In the opera audience Saturday
evening, were noticed Editor Trim
er of Ellsworth County and Judge
RuppenthaL Being a beautiful night,
hundreds came IN their cars from
long distances Over 1900 persons
being IN the Sheridan Coliseum audi
tOrium to hear the opera-showing
the real need Of the new hall to hold
the crowds.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
Youthful Ownership

No one thing seems to develop sc
many worth while characteristics in
childhood as actual ownership and
management of something, with the
sympathetic encouragement of their
elders.
1t semes like small and easy thing
for a parent to do but it means much
to child to own and raise a chicken,
or a pig Or garden and to receive as
his own the proceeds from that pro-
prty.
Let's give every boy and girl an
opportunity to own and operate a
garden this summer.
We can either be Indifferent to
child development or we can take a
positive and aggressive interest in
the same. Our attitude means much
to the boys and girls.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

The Methodist W. F. NJ. S. met
with Mrs Wood on Wednesday af-
ternoon.
A College Comedy -''The Senior
at the Normal Auditorium, Friday,
March 22nd.
Mrs. Mabel Young was down from
Ellis, Saturday, visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. o. A. Robinson.
Miss Anna Meyer, who is teaching
near Bison, visited with her parents,
Mrs. and Mrs. G. W. Meyer while at
tending G. 3. E. A.
Miss Vida Howie left Monday night
for Kansas City, where she went to
have her eyes treated.
James Bednasek and sister, Miss
Bessie, visited home folks in Wilson,
during Golden Belt.
Mrs. Dora Kraus Grumbein and in
fant son of McCracken, are visiting
relatives in and near Hays.
Isaac Zeigler is making improve
ments on the interior of his house
new floors and other things.
Miss Hattie Dague, who is teach
ing at DoTance, visited her sister,
L 7. D. e.
A
Miss Elizabeth Chittenden was
down from Grinnell, where she is
teaching, visiting home folks during
Golden Belt.
Wolf Binder of this city and Mrs.
Lettie Combs of Oklahoma, were mar
ried last Monday, by Justice of the
Peace, in Ellis.
Miss Gladys Miller. who is teach
ing near Ellis, visited with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Miller while
attending G. B. E. A.
Mrs. Armstrong was over from
Graham County, attending G. B. E.
A. and visiting her daughter, Kate,
who is student of the Fort Hays
Normal.
AS the editor was absent during
the three days the G. B. E. A. was in
session in Hays, last week, the Free
Press is under obligations to Harry
Freese for the report of the meeting
Farmer Korbe of Munjor, son-in-
law of John Peter Younger, one of
the drafted men, has been parol1ed
to come home and run his farm, take
care of his wife and first baby. Some
other young man will be sent to fill
his place.
Bishop Gage of Salina, formerly of
Keokuk, Iowa-the new Episcopal
Bishop for Kansas, was in our city
on Wednesday, to meet the members
of his church and a reception was
held at the residence of Thomas Car
rick, Wednesday evening.
A tractor meeting was held this
week in the Normal auditorium and
was well attended, the speakers full
ly explaining how to successfully run
a tractor and its Advantages Another
school will take place here, free to
all, on next Tuesday and Wednesday,
10Th and goth. Farmers should come
in and attend and learn successful
tractor farming.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
MAYORS ELECTION PROCLAMA.
TON

I, Geo. Philip, Jr-, Mayor of the
City of Hays, Kansas, by virtue of
the authority in me by law vested, do
hereby proclaim and give notice to
the public that a General City Elec-
ton will be held in said city on Tues
day, April, 1918, from the hour of
nine o'clock a. M, until six o'clock
p. M, at the places hereafter desig-
mated for the purpose of electing
from the several wards of the city,
to-wit:
For term of two years, One Coun-
Gilman from each of the wards.
For term of one year, One Coun-
Gilman from the Third Ward
The voting places, the judges and
the clerks of said election will be as
follows:
FIRST WARD: Alex Schueler,
Jr.'s Office. Judges: Miss Leahy,
Steve JOY, James McGrane.
Clerks: Miss Keller, M M. Zeigler
SECOND WARD: City Hall. Judg-
es: Mrs. L., Croft, S. Frank, A. Goet-
chius.
Clerks: Mrs. Crawford, Mrs Nc
Lain.
THIRD WARD: John Boys Store.
Judges: Mrs. W. w. Paul, VIM. Rich
mond, Jacob Enge1.
Clerks: Mrs. Hoffman, Miss K Nc
Lain.
In witness, Whereof, 1, Geo. Philip
Jr., as Mayor aforesaid, have hereun-
to set my hand and caused this no.
tice to be signed by the Clerk of said
city and the corporate seal attached
hereto, this, the 18th day of March,
A. D., 1918. Geo. Philip, Mayor.
Attest: Peter Holzmeister,
q. s. City Clerk.
Prof. Clarence King, who is teach
ing in Rocks County. visited home
folks in this city while attending the
G. B. E. A.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
OBITUARY

Mrs. Jessie s. Wann, after a very
short illness, passed away at st. An
thongs Hospital, March 5, 1918.
Everything possible was done
to break the dread fever, pneumonia.
but in vain She faced the ordeal
bravely, but her vitality was not suf-
ficient to tide her over the crisis.
She is survived by a husband, four
children. and her two parents, now
aged Her many friends mourn her
departure as a personal loss and be-
reavement. The funeral was held at
the new home and conducted by her
pastor, Rev. West. Ihterment was
made in Mt. Allen cemetery
Mrs. Wann was born March Is,
1872, at Ashgrove, Iriquois Co. Ill,
They removed to Ellington, where
they lived four years. Then they
moved to Chicago, where they lived
six years, and in 1882 moved to Rus
sell County, Kansas, where they spent
another six years. In 1889 the fam
ily moved to Denver, Colo. On De-
cember II, 1891, she was married to
Curtis n. Wann and came TO Hays.
Mrs. Wann was an estimable wom-
an, ideal wife and mother and de-
served the esteem in which she was
held by all who knew her. We SYM
pathize with the bereaved family.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
TRUAN-MILLER

Tuesday evening at the Baptist
parsonage, Rev. E. o. Rogers oficiat-
ing, Miss Mable, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mat Truan of Buckeye township,
was married to Mr.. John M, son of
our veteran citizen, C. W. Miller
John has enlisted and soon goes to
the colors" and the young folks
have the heartiest congratulations
Of their many friends in Hays.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

While waiting for the arrival of the
judges at the contests at the Golden
Belt meeting at the auditorium Satur-
day morning, in answer to loud calls
from the audience, Prof. Howard
Marty of Wallace County rendered
two cornet solos that captured the
audience. Saturday evening he as
sisted in the orchestra at the opera.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
Caueu. Called

There viii be a caucus held at the
Office of G. ". Miller next Tuesday
evening, March 19, at z 80 p. m, for
the purpose of nominating a council
man for the First Ward
G. W. Reeder, Committeeman.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Two half sections of good wheat
land for sale, located IN southern
TregO county, at very low price and
on easy terms.-F. T. McNineh. Ran
som, Kansas F28-t4
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

For Saie:-Fine residence proper
ty. One four room house and lot
with electric lights and water-sani-
tary out-buildings. One three room
house with back porch, shade and
fruit trees, barn, chicken house and
yard, good well of water. Prices
right If taken soon. Terms to suit
purchaser, with some cash down. P.
o. Box 103.-B. G. Sites.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

1t is with sadness we read of the
death of Mrs. Lena Ford, the Amer
lean author of ''Keep the Home Fires
Burning which is one of our most
popular war songs. She and her son,
were victims of the recent air raids
on London.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
March Is, Special Meeting

A special meeting of the Saturday
Afternoon Club will be held in the
Public Library, Saturday Afternoon at
2 80 p. N. Several matters of import
ance will come before the club.
The lesson for March 9th will be
conducted by Mrs. Dwight Wooster.
Miss Anna Keller, Pres.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Canarisa A Harris was born IN
Monroe County, Ohio, April Is, 1880,
and came TO this county with her par
ents in 1885. She was married to
Emery E. Harris at Salina, December
9. 1910, where she lived until 1916.
Her health failing they moved to
Colorado where IN the city of Den
yer, she died Friday morning, March
8th. The funeral was held from the
undertakers' parlor on Sunday after
noon and was conducted by Rev. E. D.
Rogers
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
Horse Hide. Wanted

will take horse hides of all kinds.
but the highest prices viii be paid
for dark bays and blacks Don't
send your hides to Kansas City be-
fore consulting me.-Frank King,
HAYS, Kansas.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
RICHTER OF DEEDS

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Register of
Deeds subject to the decision of the
Republican primaries.
Leona NJ. Jantzen,
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Strayed-From my farm on Feb
ruay 9th, a gray horse, weight
about 1 200. George Mcintosh, phone
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Seven Duroc Jerseys, weight about
100 pounds each F. R. Oshant
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Seven Duroc Jerseys, weight about
100 pounds each T. r. Oshant.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
FnR OAIE


Buff Orphington rooster for sale.
Phone 229.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Miss A NJ. McClain moved into
the Markey house Wednesday.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Miss Mildred Meserve of Ellis, Wis
tied Miss Alice Craig during C. B. E
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

''The Senior" at the Normal Audi
torium, Friday, March 22nd.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

Prof. Clarence King, who is teach
ing in Rocks County visited home
folks in this city while attending the
G. B. E. A.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14

| The Methodist W. F. NJ. S. met
! with Mrs. Wood on Wednesday af-
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1918-03-14
Nephew of Senator Harlan
(Tokepa Copital March 7th.l

Judge Reeder was a nephew of
James Harlan, who during the Civil
war, and for period afterward, was
a noted United States Senator from
Iowa. Between these two periods Mr.
Harlan was President Lincoln's last
secretary of the interior, remaining
in that Office until Andrew johnson
found a successor for him.
Judge Reeder's widow in her girl
hood, was instructor of music in
Daughters College of Platte City,
Mo-, where the daughters of many
families of Western Missouri and
Eastern Kansas were her pupils
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
NEW p. o. RULES.

Postmaster William r. Delaney has
lions which have become effective in
the post office. Heretofore it has
been the custom of accepting maya
zines and other periodicals which car
ried a notice to the readers to the eff
feet that with a one cent stamp this
matter would be shipped to soldiers.
Some of these periodicals have dis
continued this rule and persons con-
t:nue to send in the matter with only
a one cent stamp. Old magazines
will not be accepted at the office any
longer. Another change is made In
the addressing of letters to soldiers.
Only envelopes containing the name
OF the company and regiment of the
soldier will be forwarded.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25
TO STOP R. R, THEFTS
McAdoo Determined to Prevent Fur
Their Pilfering of Goods in Transit
Special Manager Appointed.

That the federal authorities are
determined to stamp out the con-
temptible differing of merchandise
and other freight in transit, which
has been source of annoyance and
expense to business men generally, as
we'll as to the railroad companies, IS
evidenced by Circular No. IA just is
sued by Director General of Rail-
roads w. G. McAdoo. which is oc-
cupying a conspicuous place on bull
letin boards in railroad offices
throughout the country. The cir
cular deals exclusively with the sub
ject of pilfering and announces the
appointment Of Phillip J. Doherty as
manager of a special section that
has been created to deal with the
question of protection of railroad
property and property of shippers in
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

transit. The federal law carries with
II maximum penalty of 10 years
imprisonment and indications are
that offenders are to be severely dealt
with. The circular is as follows:
To All Railroad Officials and EN-
plOyes.
A section for the protection of
railroad property and property of
shippers in transit has been estab-
lisbed in the division of law by the
director general to enforce vigorous
" the Federal law against theft
from cars, stations Sidings and
v-barves, and to take all necessary
measures in cooperation with car
riers to prevent loss from this cause,
which in past years has been enor-
NOUS.
Phillip J. Doherty is hereby ap-
pointed manager of such section.
Full cooperation with this section
is required from all officers and en-
ployes of the railroads, and special
agents or secret service men en-
ployed by the carriers are especially
required to cooperate with this sec.
ton, both in preventing and lnVesu-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

eating thefts, making arrests
Prosecuting offenders, and railr
attorneys and all other officials
required to give all possible aid.
Anyone having knowledge of
such offense should report the sd
tic the nearest railroad official or
!, this section in order that indictm
of the guilty parties may be
under the federal law, which car
a maximum penalty of ten years.
prisonment.
Communications should be
dressed to Phillip J. Doherty, nj
aeer Section for Protection of II
road Property, United States IN
road Administration, Washing
D. c.
Officers and employees must uni
stand that all property being tr}
ported by the railroads is in the
tcdy of the United States and
owe an especial duty to guard
protect the same and to re
promptly any person who tam
herewith; and the United 81
locks to the officers and employd
do their duty in this behalf.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-25

songs and danced and for the lost
part appeared unconcerned over the
unusual conditions surrounding the
performance.
Miss Janis will remain in the vi
entity of the Toul front for two days,
entertaining at various rest camps.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
SUPREME IN INSECT MIMIcRY
Really Wonderful Act Of Caterpillar
Shows Natures Protection
Thrown Around lnnocents.

witnessed a quaint little scene
on a blGckthorn bush In Epping forest
day or two ago. writes IL. F." In
Manchester (Eng.) Guardian. It is
well known that many species of cat
erpillars so closely resemble the
brown, barked stems. while others, be-
ing green, fix themselves to the new
green stems Of the current years
growth.
Among the blackthorn twigs I OBJ
served one young member of the dark
er species sticking out, rigid and mo-
tionless, at the orthodox angle of 45
degrees, from apparently a young
green shoot. On closer examination I
discovered that the young green shoot
was itself caterpillar sticking out at
an angle of As degrees.
What had happened was obvious.
The disguise of the green caterpillar
was 30 perfect that even another cater
pillar-itself master in the art of
twig imitation-had .palpably been
completely deceived and mistaken the
green caterpillar for twig. Surely
this is a triumph Of insect mimicry.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
Ideal frlendship,

1nsincerity may fascinate-but 1t is
not lovable. Only honesty and direct
ness of dealing can win a lasting at
tachment. Artificial folk are desper-
ately afraid Of the picturesquely un-
conventional actions that they think
will make them ridiculous. They are
SO stiff and starched In their unman-
nerliness that they are hopelessly un-
interesting. Sticklers for etiquette
and for the observances Of all the MI
nor canons Of good form, they find so
many petty. silly rules to follow that
they have no time to give rein to large
and generous impulses. A personality
that makes itself count ardently and
lastingly In other lives and for the
worlds well being Is too high for spite.
too noble for mean, small ways, too
genuine for intrigue and innuendo and
too faithful to sacrifice friend.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
VICTORY MATTER OF COURSE
American Advantage In Battle Obvious
to the Most Casual Observer
Of Events.

One of the great assets on the side
of the United States in any war Is
the complete and unbounded conf
dence Of all the people-soldiers and
civilians-that we are going to win.
No one for moment has any doubt
about that. Some Of us feel that we
may have to pay heavy, price. but
most of us will feel also that 1t is
going to be worth all that 1t costs.
1t is to be noted that this sense Of
confidence that fills the hearts Of the
people is not the overconfidence by
which great battles are sometimes
lost, but rather the consciousness Of
being in the right and Of having the
mental and physical force to uphold
that right for our own sakes and for
the sake of the world. This calm
confidence is unquestionably great
American advantage.
The magnificent showing that has
been made and always will be made
by the American soldier boys thrills
the hearts Of all loyal citizens. It is
inspiring and 1t warns the heart
but 1t was not unexpected.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
'%~~,
HiEtery Of q star.

Tho history Of star begins with
dust and ends with dust. It takes its
form out Of chaotic nebulae, passes
through q period Of life. grows cool,
then dark and dead, and ultimately
dashes into another dark cloud Of
star dust, and 10 thus turned back into
nebula.
We on earth live our lives in such a
short moment that evolution among
the stars 10 not at once apparent. It
would require q great many centuries
to actually see q blue sun become
white, then yellow. then finally red.
While It is not possible to watch any
one star living Its life. yet by noting
the characteristics Of a great many.
complete and logical chain Of evil
dence may be found. which includes
representative stars Of every type In
the sky.
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
Modern Military Balloons.

Great improvements have been
made in the construction of kite bal
looms in the past two years, according
to Henry Woodhouse, the leading
American aircraft authority. In
EverybOdy's he says: "The old de-.
sign based on the original German
drachen balloon was sausage-shaped
and could stand little wind above 80,
miles per hour. The present design
used by the allies, and to some extent
by the Germans, is based on the de-
sign of Captain Cacqou of the French
army. 1t is pear-shaped on one side
and has three huge fms, one on each
side and one underneath the aft end
Of the gas-bag. On the ground these
fins give it the appearance Of a huge
elephant.
'This type of military balloon is
much steadier and safer than the old
type and can stand wind Of up to-
go miles an hour. They are from 20
to 80 feet in diameter, and have a
hydrogen capacity Of from 10000 to
25,O00 cubic feet"
Gilpin observer., 1918-10-03
UNIVERSAL DAY OF BAD LUCK
In All Ages Friday Has Been consld.
cred q Period Of General
III Omen.

The French call Friday ''vendredi"
Venus day.
Scandinavians regard Friday as the
luckiest day Of the week.
Our ancestors believed that eggs
laid on Friday would cure collie.
"Friday face" still fingers as q term
Of reproach for a sour-visaged person.
Friday is the United States lucky
day. Columbus discovered land ON
that day: the Pilgrims landed on 4
Friday, and Washington was born on
q Friday.
The "unluckiness" Of Friday owes
its origin. Of course. to our Lord
Jesus Christ's death on Good Friday.
Friday marriages are 'for losses" !"
and superstitious couples who are get
ting married avoid this day.
Shipping returns Of all countries
show a much lower sailing rate on
Friday than on any other day of the
week.
The Talmud, the book containing
the civil laws of the ancient Jews,
says that Adam was created on a FRI
day. sinned on a Friday, and was
thrust out of Eden on Friday.