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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06

Rev. E. J. Baehr;s treasurer Of St.
Charles College at Grand Coteau, is
the guest Of the Rev. Father Souby.
Father Souby announces that the Rev.
Baehr will hold morning mass at the
Catholic Church Sunday.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06

Miss Esther Yatter, who is employ
ed in expert stenographic work in
New Orleans, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Yatter.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-06

FOR RENT - Room furnished,
Modern conveniences. Phone 3O6.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
"a HENRY q. MALES

Internatio News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
AT THE MARINE, July 24.-tNight)
American troops Immediately
north Of the Marne river have ad-
vanced across the Jaulgonne- -Fere
en- Tardennois road. gaining A foot
ing in the Ris forest
The German rear guard resistance
encountered by the Americans this
afternoon was more stubborn than
usual. ArmOred cars and tanks
were employed TO destroy the cross
FIRE Of the enemy machine guns ard
1eld gun batteries were ordered up.
but the douEhoOys refused 20 wait
for the arrival Of the light artillery
and plunged into the fray, snipin z
and grenading the bOche machine
gunners
American cavalry is taking part in
he lighting Mounted American
and French troops effected a june
tion and charged down the roads
Hanking the German machine gun
emplacements. Batteries OF Krupps
continue 10 shell the pontoon bridges
spanning the Marine while German
sirmen tried 10 use machine gun fire
against allied units on the march
snd 10 drop mobs upon the moving
troops.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
JAZZ AN REPLIES ON
RUSSIAN PROGRAM
Tokyo Believed to Have lndi-
Gated Attitude on Pro-
pOSaIS by u. S.

International News Service
wASHINGTON. July 25.-Japan
has made known her position on
Pres't wilson's proposed program
OF aid for Russia. This was indicat-
ed in state department circles today
when otficials for the first time re-
fused 10 discuss the Japanese situa-
ton as regards Americas plans for
giving assistance 10 the stricken
nation.
Acting Sec'y OF state POLK when
asked n any word had been received
from Toxic replied that that was
matter ne could not discuss ar
inis time ON previous occasions he
had let it be known that no com
munlcation from the orient had
been received. and this was taken
to indicate that Japan has spoken.
Following out his rule OF dealing
with his advisers in q manner least
disturbing 10 business routine, Pres't
Wilson visited the state department
personally at noon He was closeted
with Acting Sec'y Polk for about
10 minutes It was assumed that the
Japanese reply vas the topic Of dis
Cussion,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
HUN MILITARY WRITER
SAYS "FlRST PART" OF
F0CH PLAN SUCCEEDED

International News Service.
THE HAGUE, July 25.-"The first
part OF Gen. Foch's plan, which con-
sisted in stopping our tthe German
offensive has been successful" writes
the military critic Of the Franklin
ter Zeitung. The German writer
continued:
Gen Foch's offensive was not
merely a reply 10 our attacks on
both sides of Rheims II is an often
sive against Hindenburgs entire
plan Foch sought 70 thwsrt the
Germans plan by wrestling from our
high command the strategic reserves
which is its trump card"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
Crops Will F eed
County and Leave
100000 Bushel

According 70 present indications
St Joseph county will produce
enough wheat and rye 10 feed her
own people during the coming win
ter without the use Of substitutes
and export in addition TO that one
half million bushels was the state
ment made by John s Bordner.
county agricultural agent, Thursday
morning
To back up that statement the
county must produce 100000 bu-
shells Of those grains 4 yield Of 20
bushels per acre would make that
possible, Mr. Bordner explained. and
added that on his tours of inspec-
tion ne had found that 1 3 bushels
per acre would be the lowest yield
according 10 present prospects and
that on many farms the WELD would
average as high as 35 bushels per
acre.
Mr.. Bordner had al his office
Thursday morning specimens Of
100 percent pro-ally grain, Rosen
rye. grown on a farm in the north
eastern part Of the county. The
specimens were perfect, containing
100 kernels 10 a head. Mr.. Bordner
is urging the farmers TO produce
more OF this grain for it viii grow
abundantly on soil too poor in fer
tility or not adapted for wheat.
The grain derives its name from
a young man who, several years ago,
came 10 the Michigan Agricultural
college from Russia, bringing with
him a small amount of rye from his
native country. This rye when grown
in test plocs proved 10 be far su-
perior 10 the common rye such as
was grown in the state OF Michigan.
Its superiority Immediately brought
considerable notoriety until now its
culture has spread over and beyond
the state.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
LEAVES TUITION FUND
FOR u. S. FIGHTERS OR
THEIR DESCENDANTS
international News ServicF

CHICAGO, July 25-The boys
who are lighting in France for the
preservation of life. liberty and the
pursuit OF happiness rights. are
today becoming eligible 10 a share
i'm the gift of 81, 500, 600 made to the
University of Chicago by L. W.
Noyes. Chicago manufacturer.
Under the provisions of his gift
the majority OF the income from the
bequest is 10 be used in paying tut
tion of deserving men who served
in the army or navy Of the United
States in the war for liberty into
which our republic entered on the
sixth day OF April. 1911" or of their
descendants. male or female, pro-
viding the soldier in question re-
ceived his honorable discharge from
the military organization TO which
he belonged or met an honora bic
death i'm the service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
POWERFUL PRESSURE
BEING EXERTED.

international -ews Service
PARIS. July 25.-Powerful pres
sure by Americau and French troops
has continued without slackening
over wide part Of the Aisne-
Marne- Rheims front with the allied
armies capturing number of ad-
ditional villages and advancing their
lines within about four miles Of the
great German supply base at Fere
en- Tardennois.
Armentieres. BREEZY. Trugny.
Epides. Courpoli and the Chatelet
wood have all been taken from the
Germans in dashing attacks between
the Aisne and Marne rivers.
Franco-American forces are now
battling 20 complete their occupa-
tion Of the forest Of Fere and the
Ris forest.
Overcome strong Resistance.
on the center the allied forces
have advanced over 10 miles. over
coming strong rear guard resistance.
In the fghting the Americans cap
tured more than five cannon and up-
ward Of 80 machine guns.
A converging movement IS being
carried out against Fere en- Tarden-
nois. Americans and French are
marching toward the town from two
directions.
The forces advancing upon Fere
en- Tardennois from the south have
driven past Epides Trugny and
Courpoi into the forest Of Fere.
These troops are approaching the
German supply center astride the
Chateau Thierry- en- Tarden-
nois-Disme road and A. last reports
were only about a mile and three
quarters from Neuvardes
6Epides is 4 "a miles northeast Of
Chateau Thierry. CourpoH is IL
miles north OF Epides
Narrow German salient.
The mixed force approachins
Fere en- Tardennois from the west
has taken Breezy and Armentieres-
As the allies press forward they
continue 20 narrow the German
salient.
Ludendorf is bringing lp German
reserves from all directions and
signs are multiplying that he intends
10 make grand counter offensive
ON the Franco-American front said
the Echo DE- Paris today.
Gen Foch is believed 70 DO hold
ing strong forces Of reserves in store
behind the line at strategic points
and is ready 10 meet any blow thar
he Germans may attempt
The situation for the allies ls ey-
tremely good everywhere
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
TO SALVAGE $4,000
CORDS OF WOOD FROM
FALLEN TREES IN STATE
international News Service

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS Ind, July 25.-
Horace 4. Herr, state fuel admins
ration director of conservation and
Martin Rehfuss. jr, Marion county
fuel administrator. are arranging
for salvage OF $4,000 cords of wood
from fallen timber within radius
of six miles around Indianapolis. il
was announced today.
Farmers throughout the state viii
be urged by the state fuel admins
tration 10 salvage all fallen trees on
their premises i'm order 10 assist I'm
relieving the coal car shortage
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
Cincinnati; Charged With
Food Order Violations

tion bu- that the expenses here. as
is well known. are paid oy srocers.
iobbers and other patriotic business
men OF this city"
In connection with The charges
made against the Cincinnati admin
.>trauOD Wyckon said
"If the Hamilton county food ad j.
mlnisrrator wishes 20 nnd out some
hiolators in his district. let me say
that I visited one Of the biz sum
mer eating places in the suburbs
which has a pavilion capable OF
seating several hundred people. and
found that roast beef and steaks
were teing served in violation OF
the beefless davS order Tn addition.
FIVE cubes OF sugar were brought
with cup or coffee Many could be
obtained II desired"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
INDIANA MUST PROVIDE
MORE ARMY SURGEONS
InternationaI News Service

international News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July Is
According TO an announcement
made today by DR. Albert r. Steern.
medical director Of the classifcat tion
committee Of the state council Of
defense IL viii be necessary for In
diana 10 surrender additional ply
sicians TO the army i'm order that
the men in the military service may
be properly cared for during the
war. One physician is needed for
each 100 men in the army, IL was
stated indianapolis is arranging 10
send 500 of the 500 practicing ply
sicians here TO the army il called
upon 10 do so.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
$4,000 MEN
EMPLOYED IN
HUN DEFENSE
Use 81 Divisions But Troops
Are inferior and Surren-
der in 0roveS, Says
London Report.
International News Service

Internn tional News Service
LONDON, July 25.-(2:45 p. M
-Sixty-four divisions (764,OOO)
from four different army groups
have been thrown into the lighting
on the Aisne-Marne front by the
Germans.
The Germans are hard pressed for
reserves, having only Prince Rup-
precht's extra troops TO draw upon.
The third German army is on the
down slope so far as man power
goes and all its units are below nor
nal strength.
The French have crossed the Chat
eau Thierry railway at Plessier lie
Heleu between scissors and the
OurcqJ
Get Hold on Spur.
on the eastern flank OF the sa-
iient, the allied advance at Vrigny
gives them a bigger hold on the
spur between the Yesle and Ardre
rivers and menaces Ffsmes.
The French line now runs past
Armentieres, Coincy, Beuvardes.
Leicharmcel and Treloup.
German battalions entering the
line were far below strength both as
TO officers and men The Germans
have suffered terrible losses especial
ly among the storming units.
Many of the soldiers now employ
ed are of inferior quality and are
surrendering in droves
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
To OPERATE ON
DRAF TEES HERE
Men With Slight Defects That
Can be Remedied May Have
Free Service Now.

Following the suggestion made TO
the war department that il allow the
St. Joseph County Medical society
10 remedy slight physical defects by
minor operations so that a number
OF men in this county would be
qualified for general military ser
vice. the association received word
Thursday that their interest in this
matter was timely and the authority
was given.
In board No >. alone. there are
"a men who have been given de-
ferred classification because OF
hernia or other ailments which may
be remedied by a surgical operation.
The war department sent out an
order Wednesday afternoon stating
that no more men would be taken
by any branches Of the army, navy
or i'm the draft who were afflicted
with hernia because OF the whole
sale operations that have kept the
camp surgeons busy for some tim e.
To remedy this and place as many
men in class I for future calls as
possible. the medical society Will
perform operations free of charge
and the hospitals OF this city viii
provide free quarters for patients
who wish 10 take advantage OF this
provision IL is not mandatory that
these men submit 10 an operation,
but as Or. r. L. SenseniCh OF board
40. stated Thursday. 1T Will be
a matter of only a few weeks until
hernia patients will again be accept
ed by the army and operated upon
at camps When that time comes
these men will be sent TO camp for
operations that may be performed
I at this time with suitable hospital
/ facnitIes nroNided for them"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25

international News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July 25.-
a threatened legal fight between DR..
R. 3. Blume. food administrator Of
Hamilton county Ohio. and Stanley
Wyckon food aJniniStrator Of
Marion county Indiana. brought
forth a statement from the latter
here today charging the Cincinnati
administrator with being lax in the
enforcement &C the food regulations
and permitting what Indianapolis
saves 20 % wasted at Cincinnati
Mr. Blume. il is understood. has
threatened 20 fle libel suit against
Wvckof alleging that he has been
allowed no funds with which 20 on
force the food regulations. I'm reply
% this Wyckoff stated TODAY no
funds are afforded his administrs-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
VIOLENT REAR
GUARD ENGAGEMENTS.

fuIrruIi uaf News Service
PARIS. July 2s-N Violent rear
guard engagements developed north
Of the Marne river during the night
iu which. important territory
changed hands finally remaining in
the possession Of the French and
Americans
The French war Office .n its COM
munique todav stated thar the Ger
mans delivered powerful counter ar
tacxs in the region of Dormans and
succeeded mouentarilv In occupy
ing "a small wood, L5o0 metres
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
ALL BUT SEVEN OF 139
FOUND PHYSICALLY Fit

ANDERSON. Ind. July "a
new record was announced today by
the local draft board here when il
was stated all but seven of the 1s9
registrants examined for military
service yesterday We're found physi-
cally qualified for service.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
TO INSPECT BOILERS AS
FUEL SAVING MEASURE
International News Service

InternatiOnal News Service
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. July 20
An inspection OF boilers at all in
dustrial plants will be made by
Frank c. Wagner, professor Of me-
chanical engineering at Rose Poly
technic institute in the interest OF
the state fuel administration, il was
learned here today. Recommenda- %
tions will De made by Prof. Wagner
through the fuel administration
where it is found that repairs may
be made so as 10 effect greater eff
cheney in the operation of the boil
ers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
SCREAM SAVES AUTO
FOR K0K0M0 MAN

KOKOMO. July 25.-Jesse Oustott
heard a woman scream and looked
out toward his garage just in time
20 see two men attempting 10 steal
his automobile. He chased the
thieves who fed when Oustott ap-
peared at the rear door Of his resi-
dence The scream saved him an
auto.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
EPIOEMlCS PREVALENT
THROUGHOUT GERMANY

international News Service
AMSTERDAM. July 25.-Epi-
denies Of Spanish influenza. typhus
and malaria are prevalent through
out Germany. due 10 the lowered
physica resistance Of the popula-
ton
The German press has Ia ken
alarm AZ the extent 20 which the
outbrea ks are spreading said dis
patch from Berlin today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
Hun Plans Vast
Campaign Among
Yankee Mothers S
News service:

International News service:
WASHINGTON, July 25.-In-
formation has reached this govern
ment thai the recent German peace
offer granting concessions in the
west. but asking a free hand in the
east, will be presented officially with
in the next 10 DAYS. Sen. j. Hamn-
ton Lewis declared in the senate
this afternoon
The peace terms will declare for
a free Belgium return OF Alsace-
Lorraine 20 France, concessions TO
Serbia and a limited self determina-
tion for nations. Lewis declared. II
viii also contain provisions for free
dom OF the sea, on condition that
Germany will be allowed free hand
in the east
The German peace offer appar-
emily will grant all the things for
which the United States and allies
went 10 war Lewis stated.
To Start Propaganda.
1T will be followed by vast
propa ganda in this county. France
ana Engianu in an eiloIi 10 snow
that the allies are now lighting use
lesSly and that they are wasting
men.
The propa ganda i'm this country
will seek 10 awaken revolt i'm the
hearts o. mothers and fathers of
boys in France 10y pointing out that
Germany is willing TO yield every
thing except what she obtained in
defense Of her own territory against
the hordes of Russia
Germany win say that at last We
are revealed in our true light and
that we are fighting for territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
{OWN PRINCES ARMIES CR|PPED MORE TIGHTLY IN
ALLIED P|NCERS;; THREA TENED vj|H DESTRUCT TIO
South Bend viii
Get Allotment of
Anthracite Coal
International News Service:

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July rs.
months for word from Wash
ingtOn, "a was announced at the
Offices Of the Marion county fuel
administration today that 81 In
diana towns will receive n GER
tain allotment OF anthracite coal
based on their consumption of
1918 and 1917. Among the towns
that are to receive coal are
Michigan City, South Bend. Elk
hart, Goshen, LoganspOrt and
Iaporte.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
NAMES BARON HANDEL
TO FORM NEW CABINET

GENEVA. July Emperor
Charles has commissioned Baron
Handel former minister OF the in
terror. 10 form a new Austrian ca b.
met. according 70 information from
Vienna today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
HUNS PUSHED BACK
SIS MILLS EROM PARIS.

American soldiers who pledged
themselves 10 the French 90
help defend Paris have accom-
p'ished their task well. One week
ago today the German lines on
the Marine front were as M les
from the French capital today
they stand s. miles from Paris
and are still being pushed back.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
FIVE HUN PLANES
ARE SHOT DOWN
BY j. s. AVIATORS
Americans Gain Footing in
RiS ForeSt-German Re-
SiStanCe StiffenS.

international News Service:
WITH THE AMERICAN
ARMY ON THE MARINE. July
TT Night Five German air
planes were shot down by Amer
lean airmen in two bursts OF
skyfighting today.
Six Americans engaged a
group of - German machines,
downing four of them.
In duel between an Ameri-
can and German, the latter
was shot down.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
MAR TWO WAR LOAFERs.

International NeW> Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. july zo.-
G. H Fisher. - wears old. and
Laura Sterling 20 wears old were
arrested last night In Riverside park
anS ~ sArged NIth being war loafers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARIN

north Of TreIoup and the village Of
Chassins
Recapturc Lost Ground
The French immediately resumed
their offensive. recapt4r.ng an the
lost ground
South OF Montdidier surprise at
tack enabled the French to bring
back TO their trenches s0 German
prisoners
South of the OurcQ river and in
The region east Of Rheims ,rna
Champagne district there were
heavy artillery actions
tDormans lies about u 10 miles
east Of Chateau Thierry on -n,
Marine river and Dhassius is ie-t
opposite. in northwestern d.rec-
ton. on the northern bank az The
stream.
OmciaI Text
The text Of the commInIque
reads
south OF Montdid.er a surprise
attack enabled us 90 take 30 Ger.
man prisoners
"On the north bank Of the Marnf
river the Germans la@uched tlpleu.
counter attacks during the neht .r
the region Of Dormans and succeed
ed in occupyine temporarily small
u ood 1900 metres north of Tree
ioupe and the village OF Cha--ln-.
The French mmediateI renewed
offensive operations recapturins aI
OF these points
South OF the Ourc0 river tAisur-
Marine 'FRONT.' and fhs area east ~
Rheims heavy artillery actions Ie-
eloped-"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
a. rou gettinE anvwhsre1

Are you getting snywheres
L is true that you are working
lard en- ough. but are you getting
1uywhsree
Or are you letting the details Of
your business obscure the real %
sct Of your efforts-that big body
II ultimate consumers that need
,our prodJ cts9
Maybe they don't know about
you and our endesvors. Have
you ever thought Of thsts
Let them IN on &C. Tell them
Nhst you can do for THEM. Get
heir attention and hold 70 by con
inuously repeated reminders that
you are here - serve them.
You can reach them most sf-
teetively. most economically
through the newspapers In which
they are more interested to-day
than ever. the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
FRENCH WITHIN 3 MILES
Of GERMANS ROAD CENTER
Hun Communications Are Strongly
Threatened as Allied Forces Ad-
vance on Two Sides of Salient.
Associated Press Service

LONDON July 25.-The Pail Mall Gazette says that
that British have made advance in the
direction of Fmes about midway between Rheims and Scissors
also reported that French have advanced another
of the Asne salient that the of the German
prince have been placed position of which excaon
to be impossible
FRENCH HEADQUARTERS IN FRANCE July 25.-(Va OF
aa)French within three miles of the of
Fere-en Tadenois which the meeting point of eight roads
the of The
being heavily sheed daily and bombed by entente allied air
squadrons.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARINE FRONT,
July 25-(1 80 troops this morning
advanced their lines north of the Mane steadily The
continued their rstreang the nohaTd
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARINE FRONT,
July 25.-(1 p. m.-The
miles battle
viciousy resisted IN a majority Of
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
KAISER CALLS
ALL CHIEFS FOR
GRAND COUNCIL
German Censor SuppreSSeS
French Official Statements
to Conceal Defeat
on Marne.
international News Service

International News Service:
BERNE, July 25.-A grand coun-
Gil Of war at which all the German
sOvereigns and military chiefs Will
be represented has been called by
The kaiser
For the first time since the battle
Of the Marne began, said a dispatch
from a German source today Ger
man newspapers are not printing
the communiques issued by the
French war office.
1T is an error to Underestimate
the American infantry and 10 do so
would only expose the German peo-
pie 10 surprise" the BerHner Tage-
blatt was quoted as saying.
II is assumed that the Ger
man censor has forbidden the
use OF the French war office
statements 10 hide the Ameri-
can victories.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
THE WENTyFR

Indiana Partly cloudy tonirht
and Friday probably showers and
SON eVhst cooler lr north portion.
lower Michigan Generally cloudy
tonight and FRIDAY probably snow
ers. somewhat cooler.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-25
Var Once Report

The war Office report follows
Early last night The eneur at-
lacked and entered one 90 our posts
south or N5IIers- Br-teurelN ng-
was elected 6g an immediate coln-
Ter attack Later ln -he nlehr hos
tile raidlnE party attacked another
of our posts north OF the Somme
bGt was r-puIs-d.
The enemy .eft pf .s0rer. In our
hands a- tne --suIt or th-=s -leour-
ters N0n- of Our men ls missing
'DurIn- th- uIeht We advanced
our line slightly south or Ross. znoI
wood The Ne0uterna sectors and
-aptu~-5 "a Few prisoners and six
machine guns
The hostile 7-rlUe-z was active
last night south and Eo~-h ~ tnr
Scarpe north 90 trr lens and 40 a
-ur 'e- 90 points 0n the northern
part of the front