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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
BOY SEEKS FARM WORK LOAN
Twelve-Year-old Applicant in Kansas
Is Youngest to Apply Under
Recent Act.

Wichita, Kan.-Verner Ditus, twelve.
Of Burdette, Kan, is the youngest ap-
plicant for a seed wheat loan under
the recent farm loan plan to be re-
ceived by the Wichita Loan bank, ac-
cording to Supervisor l.. NJ. Easta-
brook.
Young Ditus in his application says
he owns a horse valued at $50 and a
COW worth the same. He uses his IA
theirs machinery and wants $500 on
a 100-acre tract. The application Is
vouched for by the farm agent at Paw
brook, who says the boy enjoys a good
reputation as farmer and a general
good reputation. His parents will have
to sign the mortgages. 1t is said,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
RAIDING PLANES
TERRIFY ENEMY

to such purpose that the infantry adj
vanced upon an already quite disor-
ganiZed enemy.
1t is routine work for the low-fying
airplane to interrupt German working
parties far behind the lines with ma
chine gun fire, and when one remem-
bers that the same parties are likely to
be bombed in their billets from the air
by night, their heart for work may be
imagined, for both day and night the
bombing of railways, airdromes, camps
and dumps goes on.
And this is almost by the way. The
soldier comes before supply, and 1t Is
the soldier who is the objective Of the
lOwfying airplane, the soldier who
suffers in person and morale, by the
ceaseless bombing of billets. 1t is the
aggressive air war Of the entente which
steadily and accumulatively depreci-
ates the morale of the German soldier.
"And an ammunition dump was
blown up" What thrilling stories may
lie behind many of these brief stereo-
typed phrases in the official cOmmunl-
cation! "An ammunition dump was
blown up,"-and much else besides.
Sprays Them With Bullets.
Here is just one little incident told
by Lieut.. L. Walmsley of the r. A. F.,
which may serve by way of illustra-
ton:
The Germans were reported to be
concentrating at the village of X. A
little chaser was run out, and the pilot
ordered to confirm the report,
Ten minutes flying brings him to
the trench lines, and the deafening
noise of battle browns even the sound
of the engine.
The Germans are attacking and a
long, ragged, gray line of piled up
corpses, which the airman at first mis-
takes for sandbags shows the terrible
price they are paying.
But sheltering behind this CHASTITY
rampant of human flesh are living
Huns, and the pilot dives down until
he Is only 80 feet above them. Then,
as he skins over the line, he opens fire
with both guns pouring out hail of
death that soon visibly thlckens the in
animate gray masses.
But there Is even more important
work at hand. The village of X Is
quickly reached. The market square
is crowded with artillery and ammu-
milton carts. Diving to a height of less
than 800 feet, the airman drops a
bomb, and turns, just in time to avoid
the force of the conclusion caused By
the tremendous explosion that fol-
lows. A direct hit has been made on
the ammunition cart, and the havoc
wrought in that market square battles
description.
The roads leading backward from
the village are now carefully recon.
nOitered. There is no sign of life
until a large wood is reached. Here a
squadron of Uhlans is found. A Sec
ond bomb is landed right in the midst
Of them, and in a few seconds the ad-
joining fields are brown with STAN.
peding horses.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

Beyond question this literature will
have a beneficial effect in offsetting
enemy propaganda, which in France
had been taking the form of suggest
ing to the French people that Amer
lea was merely a vocal and not a
practical ally. No one could read the
information put forth by the three
pamphlets without knowing that the
United States has accomplished Won
ders in getting huge army to France
inside a year after her declaration of
war and continuing meanwhile her
service of food, ammunition and cred
its to the allies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
Saw Trouble Ahead.

1t was Roberts first day at school,
and because he was very mischievous
the teacher had to call him to task
Immediately. When he arrived home
his mother said: Robert, how do you
like SCHOOL,"
He said: 81 think 1 am going to
have trouble with that teacherv'
"Why, what is the trouble?" she
asked.
"She has sassed me three times al
ready" he replied.-Chicago Exam
liner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
ADVISING the Chaplain,

A British officer decided to hand
some advice to a rather ineffective
chaplain. So he said:
padre, if you'll excuse my saying
so, you're a ID rotten chaplain
the men will never follow you to
heaven"
Il rather felt that, sir" stammered
the flummoxed padre.
''But tell you what" continued the
officer, you'd make a fine company
officer, and the men would follow you
to hell"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

Army life makes a man out of a
fellow"
$50 it seems"
There's Reginald Grabcoin, for in
stance. Before he was drafted he
couldn't even dress without the as
sistance of his valet. His favorite ex-
clamation was, oh, mercyr and his
nickname was Elizabeth
soft and effeminate, eh?
Exactly. He's been in the army
only six months, yet he can eject a
stream of profanity on short notice
that is the envy of his top sergeant
and he is commonly referred to by his
associates as hard guy "-Birming-
ham Age-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
His Fathers Were Laroer.

Tommie thought that his father was
the best father, that his mother was
the best mother, and that his house
was the best house. Indeed every
thing of his was best.
One day on visit to a neighbor
woman, he followed her upstairs to
watch her make the bedrooms tidy.
Are those your daddy's shoes?" he
asked, as the woman put those articles
In their proper place.
yes" she answered smiling. "They
are pretty large, don't you think?"
"Oh, yes but my daddy's shoes are
.arger," he said quickly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
Faces Hun Rain of Steel With
out FIinching.
But Finds Task of Writing Letters Of
Lieutenant's Death Impos-
sible.

Paris.-He wore rough doughboy's
uniform, fuzzy and wrinkled, but there
were captains bars upon his shoulders.
Every doughboy passing the table at
which he sat upon the Paris terrace
glanced at the bars, then at the uni
form and, though not required to do
so, saluted respectfully.
They knew at a glance he was a
captain of infantry, proudest of titles.
1--WE had gone ahead ten kllome-
ters." he remarked to a companion,
''when we stopped for q moment to
consult our maps. had a few SER
geants. a couple Of lieutenants and
young Lieutenant K with few
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
PimpIv Rashv Skins

Quickly soothed and healed by Cuti-
cura often when all else fails. The
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint
ment to soothe and heal. For free
samples address, "Cuticura, Dept. x,
Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

my door Of sacking. With my head
In my hands was sobbing like a kid.
1 had tried to write a letter to his
folks-and couldn't. Sarge was wise.
for he coughed and went away"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31
EXerNWhere.

81 see the French are on the qui
vive"
"Where is that located?"-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

Under normal conditions the Scilly
islands produce yearly 700 tons of
flowers for perfume-making.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

No man blows hot air and cold
sense out of the same mouth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-10-31

An Outside Recreation.
Jack-What was the best thing you
caught on your fishing trip?
Bert-A pair of kings.-Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
CHILD GETS SICK CROSS, FEvER|SH
 IF CONST|PATED
CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS" CAN'T HARM TENDER sToM-
 AcH OR BOWELS

A laxative today saves a sick child tomorrow. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, which become clogged up with waste. liver gets sluggish; stomach sour.
 Look at the tongue. mother! If coated, or your child is listless, cross feverish, breath bad, restless. doesn't eat heartily, full of cold or has sore throat or any other children's ailment. give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" then don't worry, be- cause it is perfectly harmless. and in a few hours all this constipation poison, sour bile and fermenting waste will gently move out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. A thorough inside cleansing is oftimes all that is necessary. It should be the first treatment given in any sickness.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of Cal ifor11ia Syrup of Figs" which has full directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plainly print ed on the bottle. Look carefully and see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
czERNIN's PEACE TALK.

By his address to the municipal council in Vienna this week Count Czernin revived again the talk which has been going on in the dual monar- chy about a negotiated peace. But at that same time he likewise showed that whatever the aims of his previ- GUS statements and whatever the de- sire Of the people of that country for peace then ana TOW. there was never any serious prospect that ie could he negotiated.
 When Count C2srnin clsiineG that he had been sounded by Premier Clerner- ceail tn an e7ceavor ta find cut what Arstro- -Hungary'5 terms of peace were and that he had toIe the head Of the French government that there was nothing in the way Of opening such negotiations except the question of AIsace-Lorraine in which matter Ger many was supported, whereupon Pre- mier Clemenceau refused to proceed further, he either made his statement np out of whole cloth or else he dis- torted the real situation. This is evil fenced by the declaration of Premier Clemenceau to the effect that Count C1srnin had told an untruth.
 But the count nevertheless by his assertion makes it plain that as far as Afs government is concerned there is a !uil understanding with Germany and hat the dual monarchy is going to. in. bst with Germany that Alsace-1.cr. 'aine remain German property.
 Knowing how the allies stand upon his point that makes 1t evident tha; here was never any chance of the peace talk which has come from Aus. ria amounting to anything and hat 1t was as suspected simply 2 hove for the purpose of misleading the ntente nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
MISS BELINDA DOES HER BIT

very careful about falling because
 you're rather stout. Tell him to be
 sure to wear good sized flag pinned
 on his uniform or some other large
 distinguishing mark, as you eyes aren't
 what they used to be. Also warn him
 to speak distinctly if not extra loud
 because you're little hard of" I'm not a bit deaf" broke in Miss
 Belinda indignantly.
 "Of course you aren't deaf or stout or near sighted but I thought you wished to prepare him for meeting a middle aged spinster. You might add
 slight lilap to your disabilities" Your capacity for nonsense seems to be inexhaustible, Ben. I wish you'd be SeriouS.s
 Well, then, my dear girl, you just let him come without any warning ol camouf1age whatsoever, and if he doesn't go away thanking his fortune for having known you he's not ths lad l think he is. He'll like you bet ter than any giggling school girl he ever met"
 A week later when Miss Belinda stepped back from the bay window from which she had been waving to g stalwart young soldier, her brother
 said: Well, what did I tell you Didn't he fall all over him" ."Oh, Ben, isn't he a darling boy | Did you ever hear anything sweetel and franker than the naive way 1T which he expressed his appreciation
 of what little we did for him." He did make his adieux with boy. ish heartness, and the way he looked at you, my dear girl, was"
 Now, Ben don't joke about him
 Maybe he did look at me little
 gratefully. You see, he told me las night, when we had a long talk b! 1 the fire, that he had never known an!
 one just like you and me, and, well did help him straighten out some of his difficult problems.
 'He is going to write to his ittl' sweetheart right away and tell he that he was all wrong in quarre l that they had last autumn just be fore he enlisted. If she forgives him and of course she will be only tot ] glad to, he wants you and me u
 dance at the wedding when he comes back from over there.'"
 | Belinda, my dear, how lucky fo those youngsters that his attention wa. | turned to you. I don't believe any 1 body could have helped him in tn
 serene and gentle way know you did Honestly, sis. sometimes I think you r plumb wonder"
 Nonsense, Ben, was only doinl my bit, and he's such a dear felloy it was real joy"
 Then don't cry about it" command l ed Ben huskily. Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
GAMBLERS AND euNMEN,

If 1t was thought that the manner n which the Rosenthal murder case New York was disposed of would ut an end to gunmen in the big city [ is quite evident that such an idea aclxed good foundation. There can Ie no question but what the convic- ion and execution of those involved aust have had some good effect but ii quite evident that there is an ele- aent in that city which is encouras- ng the gunmen for such help as they an get from them.
 This is brought to increased atten- lon by the recent murder of a ambler who had decided to turn up- n the leaders of the gambling ring nd give information to the district ttorney which would result in the ar- est and prosecution of the much ought head and brains of the gang fhich had been fieecing people right nd left in that city. The man who ,as tiilAA in 4Aa hsiimav of his nrEz
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
THE LOSSES BY SUBMARINE.

There cannot help being much sat isfaction over the showing that was made by the ships in getting through the war zones during the past week. The reason for the large failing off in the number of vessels sunk is rot cx- plaine6 and there is no way of telling hether it was due to increased &C., tivity on the part of the vessels of the allies which are hunting them, whether there was a slacizening in the efforts of the submarines or whether because of the losses which have been sustained 1t was Impossible for the underwater boats to keep up their pace of the previous week. Whatever the "ause of it was the news of the re- auction is gratefully received.
 Indications point very strongly to the fact that a drive was made on the high seas at the same time that the great drive was taking place on land. There was a combined effort to break down the allies in every way The undertaking was certainly ambi- iious and the sinking of the 28 vessels in the week previous was a feather in the cap of Germany. That such was not likely to be continued was be- lieved at that time and it has been borne out by the decided slump which has taken place during the past week during which for the first time in many weeks the number of large boats torpedoed was less than the small ones. It may be that the re- duction in the loss is only due to the uncertainties of the submarine war fare, although 1t is to be hoped that it will be continued but it ii nevertheless a reduction which serves to decrease the average and a saving in ships which is certainly welcomed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05

Lorraine question between the Swedes and the Russians. After having passed back and forth several times, they were finally ceded to Russia in 1909. During the reign of Nicholas l they were strongly fortified, a move most distasteful to Sweden because of the fact that the islands occupy a strong strategic position with respect to Stockholm, the Swedish capital, which is less than 100 miles to the south west from Bomarsund, the chief forti- fication of the islands,.
 "These Notifications were short lived. In 1854, during the Crimean War, a Franco British fleet, under Sir Charles Napier and Paraguay d'Hill- iers, de stroyed the korks, and since that time the islands have remained unfortified, in accordance with an in- ternational agreement.
 '"The Aland group, which is sep arated from the Swedish mainland by Aland Bay (Aland Half and from tn. Finnish mainland by Skiftet Sound is composed of some 3o0 islands and rocky islets, the total area of which is not more than $50 square miles The largest island. Aland Ca name I signifying land of streams), is al mostS as large as all the others com bined having an area of PAT miles (about twice the size of Martha's i Vineyard).
 | Cattle raising and fishing are the chief occupations of the 25,000 people who live on the islands. Some cereal; 1 (barley and oats) are grown on the thin soil, and there are few forests of birch, spruce and fir.
 "The chief town of the islands i: Mariehamm, an attractive little bathing resort having population of 1,4O0 In times of peace daily steamer service is maintained between this DOT and Apo, the oldest and historically the most interesting city in Finland
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
A wANToN TAKING OF LIFE.


 Fifty three persons were killed by automobiles in New York city during the month of March. That lacks but very little Of being at the rate of two d day aud certainly it represents a condition which no city could be proud of. 1t is therefore only what ought to be expected when Mayor Hylan sends a protest to his police com missioner against the reckless driving Of light cars and trucks in the thor cughfarcs O. that city
 There may be, and probably are, in stances, where the persons killed were somewhat to blame for not taking the proper precautions to save themselves, but when the mayor writes "If chauf- feurs would drive their cars at a slower rate of speed there would be a chance to stop if a person careless iy ran in front of the machine" t is quite evident that he regards the recllessness and the disregard of the traffic laws as the chief causes of this high and uncalled for death rate. Such being the case there is every reason why he should look upon the speed ot such vehicles in violation of the or dinances as criminal negligence and carelessness and why he should in- sist upon the giving of increased at- tention to the enforcement of the laws.
 It must be realized that speed reg ulations amount to nothing unless they are respected and there are those who do not intend to respect them unless they are made to do so and the con- bined negligence upon the part of the drivers and the authorities is bound to result in steady increase in the number who are killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05

apartment by a hired assassin had unquestionably failed to use proper discretion in getting in touch with the district attorney so that it was known that he was going to "squear upon the gang. That he had the informa- ton which would be of invaluable as- sistance to the police is made evil dent by the drastic punishment in flicted. but his death simply increases the responsibilities of the New York authorities to not only punish the murderer, but to push all the harder the crusade which is being conducted against the gamblers in that city. The need of clean up is once again mani tested and with the gamblers should go the gunmen. They are both de- cided detriment to any city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05
By serst. Major M. W. Woods, canad ian Expeditionary Force, at Grand
 Rapids Depot, B. c. R. M.

By Serst. Major N. w. Woods, Canad-
 ian Expeditionary Force, at Grand
 Rapids Depot, 3. c. R. M.
 One afternoon a monster, apparent ly tank, was seen coming up the road in the rear of our trenches, in the wake of a small army mule. It was constructed almos1 entirely os canvas, put together so cleverly that from short distance one couldn' distinguish it from the real thing. After dark we brought it up and placed it between the front line trenches. At daylight the Germans alert remembering their experiences in getting their artillery into action, and the way they peppered the vicin- ity was a shame. Their firing was absolutely rotten. They must have been nervous. Hundreds of shells were fired. Finally a direct hit was registered and the dummy tank went up in smoke.
 The day before this performance they had encountered, or escaped with their lives only, from three of the real ones. It was in the village of Thiep- val where all our efforts to take the place had been futile.
 Every cellar was a fort and every ruined wall a machine gun emplace- ment. Underground passageways and tunnels connected the fortified posi- tions with the rear support of the Germans. Fritz felt perfectly safe. Imagine his surprise at daybreah one morning at seeing three monsters coming toward them, through shel craters, over parapets and dugouts al a slow methodical gait. It was the first appearance of the tanks. Theil two six-pounders and four machine guns spread terror and death as they | approached. Fritz didn't stop to in- vestigate. There was a wild scramble 1 for safety in the rear, rifles and equip | ment being discarded on the way
 Few of the defenders escaped and z 1 large number of prisoners were taken 1 Unfortunately two of the tanks were put out of commission, but the thirt
 more than made up for them. Ina tank wen clear through the heavy
 barrage of shells and paraded up anC down the ruined streets of the towI
 until every cellar and dugout tha
 showed any signs of life had beer cleared out and our infantry wa.
 occupying the place. Then it return ed to our line, leaving behind the mos 1 frightened and surprised lot of Fritz
 ies that ever went to war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-05

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