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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
NOW RAISES
500 CHICKENS
After Being Relieved of Or.
ganic Trouble by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Oregon, Ill.-"I took Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound for an or
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

OF the 3.0e2,94a persons called I'M
der the selective service act, 252, 294,
or S.1S per cent, mailed to appear for
examination, according to statement
issued by the provost marshal general
| This number, however, included men
who had previously enlisted or been
commissioned and had failed to notify
their boards, some who had died, and
many who were transferred to other
boards but by mistake had been car
ried on the books of their Local boards
estimated at 100000
Many of the remaining 10000 were
aliens, number of whom left the
country to enlist In their own armies.
The statement estimates the number
of real "slackers" at not more than
$4,000, or an average of less than ten
for each local board.
TRANSACTIONS Of editorial comment in
the German press, made public by the
committee on public information, in
clude the following from the Berllner
Tageblatt:
''The terms of the ultimatum to Rus
sia will please even the most unre-
lenting advocates of violence. 1t would
be interesting to hear Hertling. who
accepted Wilson's second principle that
people are not to be bartered about
from sovereign to sovereign, explain
just what differences exist between
the political methods of the past and
those of today. 1t may be conceded
that today the German reichstag is in
formed of coming changes, but not I'm
til the matter has been settled with
out it. We all hope this policy will
bring peace and prosperity, but we
cannot conceal our anxiety at the birth
of these new states"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

Soldiers, sailors, or their beneti.
Charles under the soldiers and sailors
insurance law need not employ attor-
neys or claim agents to collect the in
surance. according to the treasury de-
partment. Circulars have lately been
sent out by claim agents and attorneys
offering to assist persons entitled to
the benefits of this insurance in col
lecting their claims.
The procedure for the presentation
and collection of insurance claims is
simple. Blanks may be secured from
the bureau Of war-risk insurance at
Washington. The name Of the person
in service who was killed or injured.
and the relationship which he bore to
the person making the claim, should
be given.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

There wns no material change In the
ai@mtion In the far Fast, but the oppo-
a.G5,n TO Jaran's flan 20 occupy Vlatli-
v,>,tol; seemed To Acreasc because o.
~ a;sistcnt dis.fua. Of The lg,aAd c!1'
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

Germany's war leaders are using the
submarine to prevent fulfillment of
Americas agreements to feed and re-
lieve European neutrals, according to
a statement by the war trade board.
It says:
"A mass Of cumulative evidence and
indications in the possession of the
war trade board shows that Germany
is employing the submarine menace to
prevent neighbor neutrals receiving
any food or favors at the hands of the
United States and its associates in
the war. and to coerce these neutrals
through starvation and political and
economic depend zee upon Germany,
quite as much us to strike at the COM
munications of its opponents-Ger-
many's ostensible aim In proclaiming
the ruthless submarine campaign.
Further indications tend to show
that the submarines are being used
along similar dog-in-the-manger lines.
to destroy neutral shipping without re-
gard to it's employment"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
NJ ADOO MAKES FINAL
APPEAL FOR THE LOAN

The Courier is in receipt or a tele-
gram today from Secretary McAdoo,
In which he is urging the people to
speed up In raising the balance Of
the fourth loan. While Josephine
county has raised her full quota of
the loan--through the untiring eff
forts OF one Of the best soliciting
committees ever appointed to accom-
plish purpose-there may be a few
people here who can increase their
subscriptions, and others who have
not taken any who will now be glad
to purchase a bond. In closing his
appeal to the public, Secretary Nc
Adoo says:
"The continued victories of our
armies in Europe, the certain defeat
OF our enemies. and the glorious
triumph OF the cause of liberty de-
pend upon what the American people
do in the remaining two days Of the
Fourth Liberty loan campaign"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
LORE QUEsTIONNAIREs
WILL SOON BE MAILED

Portland, Oct. lS.--To expedite
the classification OF all registrants
Of the September, 1918, class, Cap
tain John Il. Cullison, head OF the
selective service in Oregon today sent
instructions to all local boards to
mail questionnaires to registrants
below the age OF l9 and above the
age OF SO as soon as they finished
classifying those between the ages OF
10 and 36. inclusive. The question
naires will be mailed out at the rate
OF 10 per cent a day. These In
structions we're issued In accordance
with a telegram from Provost Mar
shal General Crowder.
This does not mean that men be-
low 10 and above SO are liable to
immediate induction. Men between
10 and SO, inclusive, will be the first
called.
British and Canadian subjects are
now amenable to the selective ser
vice regulations, the period OF en-
listment. as provided In the conven-
tions between the United States and
Great Britain and Canada, having
expired October 10.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
GERMANS LOSE BEZGANCOkST AND RETREAT TOWARD Antwerp
AWAITING ACTION
OF BUNDESRATH
Many Peace Rumors Are Yet u Thick
Mase-President Does Not At
ti'ch Much Importance to Them

Washington. Oct. lS.-Through a
maze OF rumors. unofficial reports
and some Official data today, dipIo-
mats and government authorities
read the signs OF important events
transpiring in Germany. Without d.
rect word on the subject, Washing
ton was expectant that a new move
toward peace would mark the imme-
diate future. All adylces agree that
tho internal situation In tho central
powers Is increasingly serious and
that the liberal conservative ele-
ments contemplate some action TO
prevent n Bolsheyist movement with
In the empire.
Information, not regarded as offi-
cial. reached the state department
that the bundesrath--the federal
council OF Gcrmany--has approved q
constitution amendment restricting
the kaiser's power to declare war
and make treaties--indicating q rad
ical change In the German political
system.
But officials said they would form
no judgment until the information
was more substantial and until the
reichstag was shown to have APPROX
cd the reported action OF the bun
desrath.
President Wilson was reported as
extremely anxious that undue i'm
portance be not attached to the ava
lanche OF rumors now coming out OF
Germany. until official advices are
available.
There is strong conviction here
that eventually the German people
will force their government to COM
ply with President Wilson decision
on the action necessary before peace
can come-but they believe these
measures scarcely have been taken
yet.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
"NIACHINE GUNS NOT TYPE
WRITER'S WILL WIN"-TEDDY

Providence, r. l., Oct. 1S.-In a
Liberty loan address last night
Theodore Roosevelt declared the
United States will get peace with a
machine gun, and not with type
writer"
1--WE are going to see this war to
a finish il it takes three years more,
our bedrock dollars and the last
man." declared the colonel. 1--WE
will accept no peace save the peace
that follows unconditional surrender,
and we will get that peace with the
machine gun. and not with the type
writer.
Germany need not bother about
terms. She isn't going to be con-
suited. We will settle on terms with
our allies. Germany's part will be
limited to saying, Yes, sir.'"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

London, Oct. 1S.-If the war is
brought TO a quick conclusion 1t will
be through political and moral fact
ors. and not military, 1t is believed
here.
The German position on the west
ern front is not considered perilous,
although at certain points the ever
changing front may render some
small positions dangerous at times.
This view. which has been held
by many experts for some time, has
been strengthened by the German re-
treat to the Hunding line, which is
declared one Of the most successful
retreats OF the war from the enemy
viewpoint.
With the Americans and French
pushing hard on this front, the Ger
mans doubtless were forced to re-
treat faster than they had planned,
but they lost comparatively few
prisoners and guns for such a large
operation.
The view that the startling trans
formation Of the whole military sit
uation in the last few weeks has
brought the German arms face to
face with disaster was stated to be
unjustified in point Of fact.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
WILL TAKE EXEMPTIONS
FROM MANY SHIPWORKERS

All class men who have been
given deferred classification because
OF their connection with the Emer-
gency Fleet corporation and who are
ut for general military duty are to
be deprived of their exemption and
made available for army service eX-
cent in such cases where the employ
ing shipbuilders appear before the
respective district draft boards and
show that the men in question are
absolutely necessary to the success
full continuation Of the shipbuildins
industry.
Such is the effect Of a telegram
received by John H. Stevenson
branch officer Of the industrial ser
vice section, from the, Emergency
Fleet corporation headquarters al
phila delphia. .--Portland Telegram.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Berne. Oct, Is. President vii
sons reply TO the German note has
created n new state OF AFFAIRS In dip
lomatic discussions. and the German
reply Is expected to make clear that
tho tone employed by the president
was open to objections.
The reichstag has passionately dis
cussed the presidents reply but no
line OF policy has been determined
upon. according TO German sources.
Won Hindenburg's presence at
Berlin Is believed TO foreshadow the
drafting OF u reply.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
HUNGAR|ANS WANT
SELF GOVERNMENT
Count Karolu Says "Our Fidelity to
the German Alliance Has Its
hmits''-Wants Peace

Basel. Oct. 1S-There were scenes
OF tumult in the Hungarian diet, dur
ing which demands for peace were
made and 1t was announced that
Austria was being organized on a
federal basis. The feeling was that
Hungary must have full autonomy.
Count Michael Karloti sharply
criticised the foreign policy of Hun
gary and said. Our fidelity to the
alliance with Germany has its lin
It's" He criticised the ruthless sub
marine warfare and said the main
mistake of the central power was in
Understanding America.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
WARSH|PS TO
PROTECT YOUNG TURKS

Geneva, Oct. 1S-A revolution has
broken out in Constantinople against
the Young Turks, the Tribune de
Geneva reported today. The Ger
mans are said to have rushed 20
warships from the Black sea to pro-
tect the adherents OF Enver Pasha.
Turkeys friendship with Germany
dates from the time the Young
Turks came into power. Enver Pa
sha, was until recently, the Turkish
war minister. He faithfully served
the kaiser's interests in Constantine
ople.
The German warships in the Black
sea are principally vessels taken
from Russia. 1t has been stated
that the Germans, determined to
hold the Turks in the central alli-
ance, announced they were ready to
lombard Constantinople If neces-
sary to halt any move against Ger
many.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
FOCH DELIVERS NEW BLOW AND
BEATS ENEMY BACK TO THE
MEUsE RIVER
HUNS IN TACTICAL RETREAT
British and Americans Deliver vio-
lent Attack Near Bohain, and
Meet Savage Resistance

London, Oct. 18.-Over a front of
40 miles, from the North sea In Bel
gium to Lille in northern France,
the Germans are in retreat before
the Belgian. French and British
armies. Likewise the enemy is be-
ing forced to concede defeat by ret
rograde movements before the Brit
ish and Americans southeast of Cam
'brai; under the attacks Of the French
in the pocket between the Disc and
Serre rivers north of Laon, and by
reason OF continued strong attacks
by the French and Americans in
Champagne and along the Meuse
river
In Belgian Flanders the enemy's
steps are being hastened by the swift
drives into his line by the British at
Lille, just south of the Belgian bor-
der, and by the French and Belgians
farther north, which threaten to
compel him to enter Dutch territory
and face internment unless he is
fleet enough to withdraw out of the
entire pocket between the Scheldt
river and the sea and reconstitute
his line with its right wing resting
on Antwerp.
Strong opposition is being offered
on the Courtrai sector to prevent the
allies from carrying out their ma
neuver to the full. More than a
score of additional villages have
been liberated and numerous guns
and quantities of stores have been
captured.
In their withdrawal from West
Flanders the Germans are carrying
out tactical movement. which
doubtless will end in a general fall
ing back to their line in northern
France and permit them to strength
en- their resistance materially on
new and shorter front. This prob
ably will be from Antwerp to Namur
and Metz, and thence to the Swiss
border, which would still leave the
Germans 80 miles from their own
border line, both at Antwerp and
At present the center Of
the Flanders fighting is near Thielt.
which is about 1875 miles from AK
la Chapelle, on the German border.
Southeast of Cambrai over front
Of 10 miles, between lie Cateau and
Bohain, the British and Americans
are delivering violent attack
against the Germans, and at last re-
ports they had advanced two miles,
although the Germans were savage
ly resisting with machine guns, in
fantry and artillery.
The greatest resistance of all. how
ever. is still being imposed against
the French and Americans in Cham
payne and along the Meuse river,
where the holding of the line Is es-
sential to stave off a general retreat
all the way from Belgium to the
Swiss frontier. The French in
Champagne are still fighting hard
to capture Rethel, but the Germans
thus far have been able to hold this
important position.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
GRAND DUKE NICHOLAS
ORDERED SHOT by LENINE

Paris, Oct. lS.--A Russian wire
loss message In English, dated Tsar-
skoe selo 1925 p. m. October %, re-
ceived here, reports the following In
formation as having been received
from Ekaterlnburg:
According to the official declara-
tlons OF the soviet chiefs. Nicholas
Romanoff has been tried and con-
demned to death. He will be shot
during the night OF the 18TH
The Nicholas Romanoff referred to
Is supposed to be Grand Duke Nicho-
las, the former commander-in-chief
of the Russian army.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Paris, Oct. lS-The Germans have
begun a new retiring movement in
the area between the Disc and Serre
rivers and between Laon and Cam
brai. The French are advancing
from Archery and Choigny and are
pursuing the German rear guards.
The French captured Anguilcourt in
the Argonne and crossed the Aisne
near Vouzieres. Fighting continues
In the region west OF Grand Pre-.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
RUMORED HUN SOLDIERS
TURNING ON LEADERS

Zurich. Oct. 1S.-Official state
ments issued by the entente are no
longer published in Germany. 1t is
rumored that there has been out
breaks among the soldiers at the
front. Abusive placards concerning
the emperor. crown prince, Won Hin
denburg and Ludendorff have been
posted in various railroad stations
In Germany.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
EMPEROR CHARLES OF AUSTRIA
PRoCIAIMs THAT sUCH A
MOVE ~ UNDER WAY
WILSON'S REPLY BATTLES HUNS
Germans Expected 10 Make Objcc-
uons--iiindsnburg Makes Special
Trip to Berlin

Vienna. Oct. iS.--steps for the
organization OF Austria on federal
lied basis was proclaimed by Emper-
or Charles today, The plan does
not include a union OF Austrian Po-
land with Independent Polish
state" The city OF Trieste and the
Trieste region are to be treated sep
arately. in conformity with the
wishes OF the population"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
GERMANS EvACUATE
SECOND BELGIAN PORT

London, Oct. lS.--Zeebrugee, the
mort OF Bruges and the second I'M
portant submarine base on the Bel
gian coast, has been occupied by the
allies. Bruges has ben evacuated
by the Germans
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
INFLUENZA STILL THE
RAGE IN SEATTLE

Seattle, Oct. 1S.-Spanish influ-
enza continues to take heavy toll
in Seattle. Nineteen deaths as the
result Of pneumonia contracted after
influenza and 40s new cases of in
fluenza were officially reported to-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Berne. Oct. is.--Adyices received
from Berlin say that there is great
activity In political circles In view
OF the German reply to President
Wilson's note.
II Is understood the note already
has been drafted and that II Is not
a complete refusal OF President Will
sons demands.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
MORE HUNS ARE
JAILED BY THE CUBANS

Havana, Oct. 1S.-Cuban secret
service officials have arrested eight
Of Havana's most prominent German
merchants who were promptly in
termed with other enemy aliens.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Washington, Oct. lS.--Signs null
tiplied today that Germany and Aus
tria were Fastening to rearrange
their internal political affairs and
thedr methods Of warfare In the hope
OF meeting the peace requirements
OF President Wilson.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
MANY BOOKS PLACED

More than three million books
have been collected and distributed
to soldiers by the American Library
Association.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

London, Oct. l8.-The British
have entered Turcoing, six miles
north OF Lille.
The Belgian cavalry is pursuing
the retreating enemy In Flanders
with the object of cutting OF his
retreat to Ghent. The allies have oc-
cupied Blankenbergh, southwest Of
Zeebrugges.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
OFFICIAL DENIAL REGARDING
KAISER BILLS ABDICATION

Amsterdam, Oct. 1S.-Official de-
NAL that the kaiser has abdicated Is
contained in dispatch from Berlin
received here today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Killed in action-Private Arthur
Vincelet, Portland.
Slightly wounded, previously re-
ported dead-P-ivate Millard Gates,
Hillsboro.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

London Oct. 1S.-The evacuation
OF the territory OF Serbia, Albania
and Montnegro. by the central pow
ers has begun, according to Vienna
dispatches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
HUN MILITARY MACHINE
IS BELIEVED TOTTER|NC
Wild Scenes in Independent Socialists Sing Mar
seIlaise and Clash With Police Crowd Beaten Back
From Imperial Palace --Boche to Flood Lowlands

Paris. Oct. lS.-Germany has ap-
parently lost the whole Of the Bel
gian coast. The German troops in
that region are virtually demoralized
and are in full retreat toward Ant
werp. As a whole, the Germans are
fighting well and retreating with
great skin. but the military machine
is believed in danger of complete
collapse at no distant date.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
CAMP LEWIS WILL Be
QUARANT|NED SATURDAY

Camp Lewis, Oct. 1S.-This camp
will be placed in strict quarantine at
reveille tomorrow morning. as a pre-
ventive measure against Spanish in
fluenza.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

Amsterdam, Oct. 1S.-There was
a demonstration today by the Ger
man Independent socialists in Inter
Den Linden In Berlin, according to
the Cologne volkszeitung. The crowd
sang the Marseillaise. The police
prevented the demonstration from
reaching the imperial palace. There
was a clash, In which some OF the
crowd were slightly injured by po-
lice eabers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
CASUALTY LIST


The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general Of
the American expedit onary forces
for today.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

London, Oct, is. The British
naval forces withdraw from ostend
when the Germans. who we're not vet
clear OF the town, hegan shelling the
warships.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18

London, Oct. lS.-The Germans
are preparing to inundate the low
lying lands south OF the River
scheldt. in Eastern Belgium. accord
Ing TO Amsterdam reports. The in
habitants have been ordered to aban-
don their homes Immediately.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-18
AS LOAN
NEARS HOME STRETCH

Washington, Oct. 1S.-The Fourth
Liberty loan is nearing the home
stretch with s4.25O, 100000 sub
scribed, leaving $1,750, 100000 to
be raised in two days.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-25

Mexican Petroleum Company. The re
suit has been one great triumph of tn
war due to excellent organization. patri
otic spirit and the good feeling whic
has existed among the whole of the Al
lies"
1T was a victory of Automobiles owe
Railroads" Senator Berenger of Franc
said, and further, that the German
thought to win because they owne'
coal, but the ALLIES WON WITH OIL.
He also thanked the Royal Dutch
Shell Group (The Roxana Petroleum
Company, in America) and Mr.. Deterd
ing, it's Director General in particular
for the great assistance given to tn
French during the war. This statemen
was endorsed by Captain Pozzo, tn
Italian Deputy, who also thanked tn
Royal Dutch-Shell Group for the grea
services rendered to Italy.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-25

courier of important dispatches. would
have been negligible, without the motor
cycle and gasoline.
Given by the British Government at
banquet to delegates of the lnter-Allied
Petroleum Council, Lord Earl Curzon,
of kedIeston, presiding, made the state
ment that THE ALLIES HAD BEEN
FLOATED TO VICTORY ON A WAVE
OF OIL. Had it not been for the great
feet of motor trucks the war could not
have been won," he said In the past
eighteen months the Allies have been
provided by the Inter-AIlied Petroleum
Council with l3,OOO,OOO tons of OIL
Special thanks were due the great oil
companies in the United States to the
Royal utch-Shell Group, (of which the
Roxana Petroleum Company is one of
the American branches) to the Anglo
Persian Oil Company and to the Anglo
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-12-25

Giving credit to all concerned, there
we're, without doubt, many things that
contributed to winning the war. Aside
from the man-power involved, the most
important factor, unquestionably, was
petroleum and it's products.
The quick movement of huge quanti-
ties of supplies, war materials, guns and
troops was only made possible by the
use of petroleum.
TN. T., the most powerful explosives
and chief factor in breaking downGer-
many's fighting machine depended
upon TOLUENES, XYLENES, and BEN
ZINES, which were obtained from Bor-
neo and Sumatra petroleum furnished
by the Royal Dutch Shell Group.
"The eyes of the army"-the Aviation
Corps-would have been impossible as
a military accomplishment without
gasoline. The speedy transmission by