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Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
FRENCH


 Paris 30French supported by reserves are offering desperate resistance to powerful assaults Of the The that the battle which was resumed With during the night is n progress on front ' miles from Moreul to beyond Lassagny.
 people killed and 90 wounded yesterday when demolished by shell lire during dooo rroa s vices announced today.
 The completely checked the Germans west of ontdide Monddier and Lagny The French coun offensive took theu into the outskirts or oyon is still in progress.
 Paris April The French has decided to accedo to by Gen. Fershng n the name or the an oncal note anu troops will fight by side with the British and French and tn. Spanged Banner " float beside the Union Jack the the plains of Picady on the southern battle front recapured Ayencourt and Monchees and gained considerable ground in the region Of orVe according todays bulletin The bombardmen Of Paris yesterday killed and one wounded Bombardment of the city was resumed today
 Paris Anr 2-French and British troops advanced last night between the Somme and Demun announced officially today. Premier Cemenceau was sheled yes terday while visiting the French front and all the win dows of his automobile broken but the premier escaped with his life Air raiders which appeared hs morning between and o'clock, were driven oil by de, fense guns Bombardment of the city was resumed this morning.
 With French Army in the Field April 3.-'Ehe failure to reach Paris aod Amens through wing attacks has apparently caused the German command to center US efforts on the city, hoping to encrce by attack ing in naturally defined sectors along the rlVers
 Paris April 3-A German attack south of Moreuil last ng ht was repused by the French who also broke up the German attack near Golle and gained ground north of Pemont. The Teutons resumed bombardment of Paris at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Paris, April 4.-Artery fire and fighting became violent during the night north of Montddier, was nounced by the office this morning. French troops raided German trenches in Champagne, the Mouse, and brought back 30 prisoners
 BRITISH
 British France March 30ln the vicinity of Albert the reported be digging themselves in along line from Laboiselle The British lines being strengthened rapidly along quarter that front London 30Today the Germans were still rushing up artillery reorganng their forces Reuters correspondent at eeghed that the slowing down in the battle was only before of still greater intensity
 pressed back Demasn and Mezeree south o the Somme village counter attacked and took number prsoners Gen. Haigs today sad Ihe Ger mans are digging n undoubtedly bringing up their artillery"
 With British Army France April 1.-The war office reports Germans occupying Moroue today after heavy fighting The
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
RUSSIAN CHARADES
RUSSIAN

[
 Petrograd, 2Gen. Bayot commander of the Moscow he form for defense o the within month prising 1000 Petrograd April 4-Russa will form an army of oooooo will be inferior ill equipment to either the Japanese declared M Podvosky assistant conference of various military This would be merely the first step in arming the naion added Podvosky and he outlined requiring the of ormer generals and other officials CThis information from Moscow
 have been thrown back o versts from Batun, announced the office today.
 Uranan and German forces seeking recaure Odessa and Nicolaif, but have been repulsed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
CHARGES FILED AGAINST MIR. RIGGS

Washington, April 4.-Senator : Pittman, chairman of the Senate committee territories, which has under consideration the nomination of Thomas Riggs to be governor of Alaska, announced today that he hoped to get the committee together tomorrow. lie depores the sensational reports about the investlga ton of MT. Riggs.
 John E. Ballaine has filed charges against Riggs, in which he makes certain allegations as to waste Of public moneys during the construction of the Alaska railroad Certain of the labor organizations also have filed charges that Riggs has been opposed to the eight hour law.
 Riggs has filed answers to both charges and says he favors the eight hour law, with time and half for overtime
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
GERkGHTY RETURNS
 WITH TWO PRISONERS

Deputy U. s. Marshal Geraghty, ac- companied by Henry DuRand, returned last Wednesday from the McGrath neighborhood, with Paul Minnick, the owner of the Little-river roadhouse, and Victor Swanson, known as the "High- Pressure Swede," in custody, who are now in the skookum house at Flat City. Minnick is held on a chaage of utter ing seditious language, and Swanson as & stacker.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
THIS OFFICIAL HAS A SOFT SNAP

Amsterdam, Feb. 25-The German Emperor h.s appointed Privy Coun- cillor Habor to be Governor of the German colony of New Guinea. Te Cologue Volk Zeitung explains:
 "IJ may sound curious that 8 gov ernor should be appointed to 8 region which we have lost during the war, but the fact is thus clearly emphasized that Germany has no intention of re- nouncing her colonies.'
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
THIRD LIBERTY BOND

The Minors & Merchants Bank is in receipt of telegram from the Federal Fiscal Agency advising them that the Third Liberty Loan has been called, and is a loan bearing 4 per cent. in- terest. The quota for the Iditarod dis trict has been set by the government at $24,000. Your government asks you to invest in them to the fullest extent of your ability, and guarantees the loan will be all the resources of this nation. Applications for bonds can be made to Thos. McMahon, Flat City; J. w. Farrell, Dis. Otter; Miners & Mer- chants Bank, Iditarod, and H. G. Law renee, Takotna.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
HEAVY PENALTIES
 FOR DESTROYING

Washington, April 14,-Conferees of the Senate and House today agreed to & bill providing severe penalties for de- struction of war materials, and for sabotage.
 Acdording to an estimate made by Representative Hull, the financial au- thority of congress, the war has cost the nations involved hundreds of bil- lions of dollars.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06

w. Nelson, sailor on the freighter Ketchikan, was recently sentenced to 60 days in the federal jail at Cordova by Commissioner Medley, on charge of assault. Nelson attacked one Tillman on the Ocean dock at that place and gave him what is known as the ''Swed- ish Kiss" which consists of putting the victim in the face with his head
 Tillman suffered the loss of several teeth,
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
MR, KILGORE HAS NEW DUTIES

By 8 telegram from Daniel Kelleher, of Seattle, Commissioner Kilgore was early this week notified of his appoint ment to the chairmanship for this dis trict in the matter of war savings. The ppointment was made at the request of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
LENRO0T FOR SENATE

Milwaukee, April 3.-Representative Irvine L. Lenroot, of the Eleventh Wis consin congressional district, was yes' terday elected to fill the unexpired term of the lats United States Senator Paul o. Husting, Democrat. Lenroot's Democratic opponent (Davies) was sec ond in the contest, and Socialist Victor Berger poor third.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
MclNTOSH PROMOTED

Seattle, March Ex-Governor Lister today appointed Superior Judge ken- neth Mcintosh, of Seattle, to the state supreme court bench to succeed the late Justice George E. Morris, and named District Attorney Clay Allen to succeed Judge Mcintosh.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
THIS IS SOME GUN

Washington, April 1. - The Navy department plans the con. struction of a gun capable of carrying 1O5 miles. This devel- opment will be along the so- called "sub-caliber" plan.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06

Bill Smith and Whitley Ray were prominent visitors in the city from Flat this week. While here they were guests of Bills father-Jay J. Smith.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06

Dr. J. Wilson Reed of Flat, has been appointed chairman of the local Red Cross auxiliary, succeeding Mrs V. F. Jacob, resigned,
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06

Paris, April 4.-One thousand French civilians from the recently occupied district in northern France have been sent to Russia, by the Germans, and are there being forced to perform hard labor behalf of the Central Powers Of these unfortunates 400 women
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
ITALIAN FRONT
ITALIAN

Rome April 2Secretarv of War Baker and Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page visiting the Italian front.
 report places Germanys losses the Western front $50, 900
 Pope protested Berlin against the p,,s
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
FRED LAUBNOR
 COMMITS SUICIDE

Seattle, April l. Fred Laub- nor, the locator of the homestead upon W hich portion of the city of Seward, Alaska, is situated, was found dead on the bank of the Skagit river yesterday with his throat cut. He was gripping a knife, and is believed to have shielded. Laubnor had recently been drinking heavily, and had lost $3,OOO in gambling games. He was the owner of various Alaska mining properties.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06

The Riley Investment Co. has crow of men doing work preparatory to starting up the dredge.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
TROOPS FOR ENGLAND

Washington, April 3.-A large part of the United States army will be sent to England just as soon as ships can be assembled to carry troops.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
BAY STATE GOES DRY

Boston, April 3.-The Massachusetts legislature today ratified the proposed prohibition amendment.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
SHOOTS NINETY MILES

Lisbon, April 2.-Beiro Caeriro, a Portuguese engineer, is said by the "Seculo" to have invented gun which will throw a shell 90 miles.
Iditarod pioneer., 1918-04-06
May Have Been Murdered

Seattle, April 2.-Skagit county of11- cials are Investigating the theory ot possible murder in the case of Fred Laubnor. It is thought by many he may have been slain. and then staked to tho knife found in his hand.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1918-12-04

From Dolls and Machine Guns Tin Soldiers and Toy Dogs Dol
Sets, Wagons Flexible Flyers Drums Liberty Toys and Toddle
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-12-07
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-12-07
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1918-12-07
M. X. & T.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
GERMANS CROSS AISNE NEAR
VALLEY IN GREAT OFFENSIVE
llContinued from Page Onel

ciated pressBsh and French troops this morning launch
ountr attack Flanders east of Dckebusch lake. The
attack began we'll Success would make the enemys assault
of yesterday complete and costly failure.
In Yesterdays attack in Flanders between Locre and Voor
mezee the Germans believed to have employed four dv
sons part of this front measuring 5000 yards The
troops punished severely that the French
the right flank did get to close quarters with them
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Mems Straw Hats al Csc

another item of timely interest for those who want to
we'll Memorial day. Every hat in the lot is worth at
least $2OO-some of them worth Thrifty
get the size of their husbands hat and buy them
while the buying is good.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
500 Boys Wash Suits. Only 47c

One Of the surprising offerings that mdweek shopping day
brings to the thrifty Many these little Wash Suits are
worth regularly to $3.50 They're checked striped
materials of the becoming kind and the styles are all
good Better buy few of them while you can at this re-
markabe price.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
$1.75 Alarm Clock at $1.19

wemade finely finished guaranteed alarm clock that will
keep correct time Large sze heavily nickel plated with back
bell alarm The price that have been able to
clock of superior quality at in a long time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Peerless ParlOr BrOOIlS at SIC

Every housekeeper knows thahe superior quality sells
at 39 regularly Foursewed No size made of selected
broom steel wire bound At this price only
to cusomer-and will be delivered except with
other merchandise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Fine Wash Fabrics 39c ward

Anoab feature Wednesday only In the lot handsome
Fouard and Bingham plaid Pongees 80 inches wide the choicest of
patterns light and dark grounds They're most exceptional bar
at this one-day price,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Mems Sc Underwear at 33c

lagems odd lots of Shirts and Drawers fine Nansook
athlec4ye meshopen work. in short sleeve shirts and ankle
drawers; all sizes and small sizes of fine balbrggan
shirts and drawers; all special for tomorrow.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
SEC Cedar Polish MOpS at 44c

The heart shaped mop that gets into the
-poishes the oors-and keeps the home tidy with minimum
work. red letter bargain for Wednesday only.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Mems 55c NeckWear at Use

Fine Silk carfs in very attractive designs, in large shapes
magnificent assortment patterns Special for Wednesday
only s..assA---.-- -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
A Big One Day
Silk Sale
Brocaded Tussah Silks, Silk Poplins,
Foulard Tussah Silks
At 69c yard

offering made the
dainty summer dresses waists They
novelty
designs on navy copen and green grounds
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28

Silk Or Satin CamiSOles--OnIy SIC
The regular price 9c each Flesh color Camisoes made
Satin or Silk with dainty lace trimming.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
S1.19 Bleached Muslin Sheets at $50

bed Sheets that the Bridgeport had the
while inches;
lent quality
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
WOnen's So White Canvas
Shoes at s1.57 pair

cleanup of popular line at price that will surely do the
work White Canvas Shoes made medium vamp last with
plain toe inches high lace STYLE wood covered Cuban heels
and white soes. While they last offer them at wonder
h full price,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Mems $1.25 Shirts at 79c

Neggee Shirts with soft aundered cuffs made Of good
Equality Poplins in neat stripes and figures light
grounds, all sizes. Special for Wednesday onlyz
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Fine GinqhaIns and Percales
AT 19c yard

The newest small The Percaes
light
ity sold regularly at Csc and 29c yard. ---r
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
S1.5O Double Bed Sheets at $1.19

heahed Muslin Sheets 81 80 offering
a S unusual in quality it is in low price,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
S1.25 Guaranteed Watch at 99c

Heavily nickel plated Watch full ze stem wind and set and
fully guaranteed to keep good time for year. chance
buy Watch at this low price nowadays very rarebeter
take advantage of it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
WOInen's S1.O5 Stockings, CSC pair

Most of them are full fashioned black
leading shades. All have double Isle garter
tops high spced double Subject slight
mill imperfectons) All Sizes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
33c Muslin Pillow Cases at Csc

Good beached Muslin Pillow Cases. medium size with wide hem
regularly $50 each.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
S1.5O Pattern Table Cloths, $f.OO

Cloths 81 81 inches and 81 inches full beached and
weight in round center pattern for the dining table,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
SOC Embroidered Pillow Cases. 33c

quality white beached Muslin Pillow Cases. neatly hens
embroidered special value bargain at
named for Wednesday only.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
$3.50 Household .ChurnS at 81

Household Churns or Butter Mergers pound sz for max
ing buer beating eggs number of other household
viii make two pounds of good table butter pound
butter and pint These churns have been sold
we believe the low price named by for Wednesday,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer. (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1918-1924, 1918-05-28
Fine SOC Bath Towels at Csc

Large size, heavy weight Turkish Bath Towels white
hemmed ends. soft heavy towel and unusual valu
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-02-14
GRAIN SHIPMENTS
GET PREFERENCE

Acting on orders from Dirccto''
General McAdoo the Northern
Pacific railway has notified agents.
traffic representatives and opcraI-
ing officials along the system 10
Give preference and priority 10
shipments of grain from Minneso
ia. North Dakota and Montana
points. This action was taken to
relieve the need Of supplies bein"
hurried to allied countries i'll
Europe.
The orders issued to Northern
Pacific representatives took ellcc;
February 8 and will be in force
until rescinded. The movement OF
grain over this road will take pre-
,cedence over every commodity ex
cept less than carload lots OF paper
and paper pulp and fuel an, fuel
oil. The cooperation of CONNER
cial clubs, shippers and farmr.S
to aid in prompt loading Of cars Is
urged in Instructions sent TO yarl-
Gus points along the line.
Box cars now in the East @'e
being hurried to grain malh"t'
along the Northern Paictic 10 aid
in the grain movement .a""ol'.ln"
TO a message from the djY'eo:
general
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-02-14
WOMEN GIVEN OUT

lIouscwork is hard enough when
healthy. Every Wahpeton wo-
man who is having backache, blue
and nervous spells, dizzy head
aches and kidney or bladder
trouble, should be glad to heed this
Wahpeton woman's experience:
Mrs. Philip Achter, 319 Bridge
ST., says: 81 could hardly do my
housework, 1 had such dull, nag
ging pains in my back. When L
stopped over, my back panied aw-
fully. Frequent dizzy headaches
annoyed me and my kidneys actci
irregularly. [ used Doan's Kid
ney Pills and they were not long
in Kidding me of the backachcs and
lameness, and regulating my kid
ncys. / feel stronger and better
in every way now"
Price 6Oc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan s Kidney PillS-thc same
that Mrs. Achtcr had. Foster Mil
burn Co., Mgr, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-02-14
THE HOME GUARD

don't like to leave home said
Sergeant Sugar doubtfully, after
all, they depend pretty much on
me over here in the United States.
Don't be slacker," admonished
Lieut.. Lard.
"The children are so fond of me,
General, L don't see how can get
away"
No time to argue. boys, forward
march," come the charp COM
mand from general wheat. "Off to
France-but halt-what's the mat
ter Sergeant. Sugar?''
Do you boys imagine for a min.
ute that you are leaving the folks
at home without any protection
How about it? Do you think that
Of Major Wheat? III didn' exactly
think that SIR" came the cautious
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1918-02-14

reply. Attention." Do you see
that encampment to the right ?
Eyes sir!''@e That encampments is
only one of several hundred of
squadrons which we are leaving
here. Enlised in the Home De
Tense league is General Milk.
known throughout the world,
probably as one of the abliest mili-
tary food experts in the world,
absolutely unsurpassed for effici-
ency. He is the man of somewhat
your own type, Major Wheat. ~
Then there is Colonel Corn. Colon
ell Corn is a fellow, who has been
hiding his leght under bushel.
Ha! ha! Yes everybody in the
South has known him for years.
/ know, but why his fame don t
spread up North, I can under
stand. l can tell you, I have no
comprehensions about leaving home
when l know l am leaving a fellow
like Corn to look after things"
CHOW just a word to You Sar-
geant Sugar. Ever heard of our
superior officer, Major Molasses?
Yes sir-"No berts Sergeant.
want you to know that Major Mol
asses can look after the sweet
tooth of american children as we'll
as you can. Sergeant" Yes, sir!
After all the syrups and honey
and molasses represented all Of
them-are just as sweet as sugar.
Sergeant. Yes, sir!
every good. Perhaps you q
like to hear the names of some of
the other officers. Major Wheat,
You may be interested that Cap
tain Cheese and Lieut.. Fish are
ready to carry on quite a bit OF
the work which you must nccessar-
lily leave when you 60 to France. >
"And there is Sergeant Spud.
who is going to able to do a great
deal this winter. He's what | call
a good officer" eyes sir. -
There's a pouny corporal in HON"
Defense who'll do a great deal Of
what You might do if you could
stay. Lieutenant Lard. "Who is
that sir?"
Corporal Cooking Oil He's one
of the vegetable fat family. 7 Til
derstand that your family used to
consider yourselves somewhat bel.
ter than the vegetable, Fats, eh
Lardo Well. war is a great lev
eller. 7 imagine the young 'fel-
low will be giving YOU a good run
for vour money before long.
Well, boys, YOU see you're MOI
quite so important after all, and
it's on to France, is it?'
stIt is indeed, sir"
'To the front then, NAV for
tune bless our voyage. Forv"
March.
Flora Orr-University of Wis
consin class of 1916.