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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FRANCo-AAiERICANS RESIST VIC
OROUSLY.
Ccunterattack Discourases Infantry
Attack of Germans on Veslc-
Fighting for Fisnlette.

With the American Army on tho
vesle. Aug. II, p. m. (By the Asso-
ciated Press).-The Germans made
two artillery attacks against tn"
Franco-American troops on the Vesle.
but the Allied troops counterattacked
so vigorously that the Germans did
not launch an infantry attack
The struggle for the retention OF
Fismette on the north bank OF the
Vesle near Fismes. has developed
virtually into a continuous fight. The
Americans. however. are holding tn"
upper hand Notwithstanding the
German attempts to dislodge them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FOOD CRISIS PASSED.
HOOVER SAW UNITED STATES
REACH TEN DAYS SUPPLY.
Does Not Want to Run Any Such
Colossal Risk Again, However.

Washington, Aug. lot is not gen.
orally known that Food Administrator
Hoover was the winner this year in
one of the greatest performances of
taking a chance" in all history. 1t
was in connection with the wheat
crop.
When Mr.. Hoover left for Europe
last month, he knew that there was
only about ten days supply of
wheat left in the United States. If
the general public had known this,
there would have been sensation,
and very panicky one, too.
Put Mr.. Hoover also knew that the
new crop of wheat, as he had cal
culated and hoped, was going to be
larger than the usual one, and that
it was going to be ready for harvest
ing considerably in advance of the
usual time. So, he went on his trip
overseas with che assurance that the
crisis was past, that wheat conditions
would improve instead Of the contra
ry, and that there would be no more
need of wheatless days in this coun-
try
What Hoover had constantly had
on his mind until the early maturity
and large size of the new crop were
assured, was that there might be a
Leriod of absolute wheat famine.
If Mr.. Hoover had not taken the
chance he did as to the American
stock Of wheat for home consumption,
there would have been serious
wheat famine in all the Allied Euro
pean nations which are fighting the
Hun. That would have meant loss
of physical fitness and of morale in
the Allied armies at the turning point
of the whole war, and might easily
have meant the Allies collapse.
The European is decidedly more de-.
pendent upon wheat for daily nutri-
ment than is the American, though
this great staple is undoubtedly the
most important food stuff in all Cau-
casian countries ard IS not to be neg
lected as q basis of American physi-
cue and morale But at the time
when Hoover took his colossal chance,
it was upon European morale that
every thing depended in the world
war. The European Allies had to-
hold on until Uncle Sam could get
there with his army in real force. A
gap had to be bridged, and to bridge.
it in the face OF the enemy's fire It
was necessary to take a big risk, as
Napoleon did at the bridgs Of Lodi
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
ZEppEL1Ns BROUGHT DOWN.
British Score Air Victory Off Dutch
Co9St

London Aug. PA German air
ship has been brought down in flames
north Of Ar,eland on the northern
Dutch coast, the admiralty announced
today.
1t was also announced that six Brit.
ish motor boats have failed to re-
turn from accommodating expedition
carried out on August 11th along the
west Friesland coast of Holland
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
AMERICANS LEADING ATTAss
With British They Are Driving HneI
Toward Bray:

$50
az says: Chipilly Spur, north Of the
soname, was captured by the An1eri--.
cans and British at 6 O'Clock last
night. The attack was supported BY
tanks and preceded by a heavy bar
rage fire. The enemy were driven
toward Bray.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

A man may have plenty Of money
and yet be unhappy. but it is b.
ter to be unhappy with money
than without it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FORTY THOUSAND PRISONERS.
tIlics Increase Toll of Men and Guns

Paris. Aug 2-Nearly forty thou
sand prisoners and seven hundred
guns have been taken by the Allies in
picardy. according TO reliable infor
n.ation received here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

A man who is good enough to sheA
his blood for his country is good
enough to be given 4 square deal af-
terwards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

Marines Lose Twenty Five.
Washington, Aug. 10.-Marine cas-
ualt:es were 25. Killed in action, IL;
died of wounds, 5; wounded severely,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
OF his deserts are small s s
Who dares not put it to the touch S
To gain Or lose it all"

~ OE his 4OeSeTtS are SlIfdti, 5Ss
Who dares not put it to the touch Sss
To gain Or lose it all
\
IF the present wheat crop had been
failure, or if its maturity had been
later than usual instead of earlier,
Mr.. Hoover would probably have lost
his enviable standing as a success in
the food control OF the side of hu-
manity in the greatest war in all his
tory.
lie might have been the butt of
popular wrath in his own country in
stead of the object of admiration and
esteem. Nevertheless, he had the
chance to take, and as matters stood
he would have been remiss IN his
duty if he had not taken it and risk
ed his own fame unhesistatinsly on
the venture.
But it is a bad thing to have 10
take any such chance with q great
nations fundamental food supply.
Nobody knows that better than
Hoover himself. That is why he is
providing against any future saeces-
sity Of such a fearful risk by plan
ming TO build up an emergency re-
serve of wheat out of the present
abundant crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
FIGHTING IN AIR.
Germans Lose Sixty-five Airplanes and
British Fifty.

London. Friday, Aug. 9.-Sixty-five|
German airplanes were destroyed by
the British or driven down out Of con-
troll in the fighting on August Sth,
when the Picardy offensive opened. l.
is officially announced. Fifty British
machines are reported missing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

Nebuchadnezzar had to eat grass.
Is Hooverism really new?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14

A golden mirror makes homely
girls face thing of beauty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
GERMANS RESIST BITTERLY.
Bring up Reinforcements to Stop
Advance of Allies.

Paris, Aug, 12.-Extremely bitter
resistance by the Germans is beins
encountered along the line on the
Chaulnes- -Roye-Noyon front. The
enemy is bringing up strong rein
forcements while the allies are pre-
pairing for further advance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
HUNS EVACUATE ROYE.
66sTportant Depot Abandoned by Huns
British Tanks Operating East OF

psSn-
sals
4 4 2, 2.1e p mo Official reports tafs
afternoon state that the, town Of Roye.
whicL the Germans have been defend
ing so desperately, has been evacuat-
ed. British tanks have been seen op-
Grating considerable distance east
of that town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-08-14
PROGRESS NORTH OF SOhHE.
LONDON REPORT CREDITS HAIG's
MEN WITH ENTERING
CHACLNES.

Forces of Petain Continue to Advance
Eastward i'm Victorious March-To-
tai Number OF Prisoners Taken in
Drive Now up to Thirty-six Thou
sand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
PERSONAL POINTS

Miss Olga Brandenburg of Seattle,
Wash. and Mrs. II. A. Luplow, La
Porte. Ind, are visiting at the home
of their mother, Mrs. Augusta Bran
denburg 1916 Nineteenth street.
Mrs. W. E. EARL of Dixon, H., has
returned to her home after spending
the weekend with Rock Island
friends.
DIR. Gustav A. Andreen returned this
morning from Chicago, where he at
tended a meeting of the American Col
leges association.
Sergeant A. NJ Minnock is home on
a furlough from Camp Dodge and IS
the guest of his brother, c. T. Min
mock, 1922 Fortieth street.
Mr.. and Mrs c. j. MinnOck Will ar
rive from Beardstown this evening Tor
visit with their son, c. t. Mlnnock,
1922 Fortieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Rebekah Lodge Installs Officers.

Eudora Rebekah lodge No. 70, in
stalled officers Saturday evening, the
ceremonies of installation being in
charge of Deputy Mrs. Della Cleland.
assisted by other grand officers and
an escort team. The following were
placed in office:
Past Noble Grand-Mrs. Ida Bar
ker.
Noble Grand-Mrs. Rose Thiermann.
Vice Grand-Mrs. Alice Parks.
Recording Secretary - Mrs. Eta
Chalk.
Financial Secretary-Mr Myrtle
Cameron.
Treasurer-Miss Alta Cralle.
Right Supporter to Noble Grand
Mrs. Anna Lamp.
Left Supporter to Noble Grand
! Mrs. Florence Maslin.
Right Supporter to Vice Grand
Mrs. Mary A. Ehmen.
Left Supporter to Vice Grand-Mrs.
Antonette Dobbs.
Conductor-Miss Cora Hermann.
Warden-Miss Grace Long.
Outside Guardians. Irma Gulden-
zopf.
Inside Guard-Mrs. Elizabeth Butt.
Chaplain-Mrs Alice Rogers.
Pianist-Mrs. Laura Myers.
| A social session followed with the
serving of refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
HApT ono
HOME
pQeBLEMS
MS ELrZABITH TlIoHpSONI

Dear Mrs Thompson: l want you
to give me some advice on a question
that has bothered me for a long time.
! am the youngest in the family OF
five and both of my parents are very
strict religious people who had hard
time when they were young and can't
seem to realize that times are different
now and that young people do things
that were thought sacriligious when
they were young. l have boy friend
who comes to our house about once in
every week or ten days and takes me
TO picture show We sit and visit
with the family a while and then
about eight go to the show and get
never stay up after We get home, but
he says goodby at the door and leaves.
My parents think I do very wrong in
going to picture shows. but my four
brothers think it is all right, and they
all like this young man as well as
do.
Do you think / ought to give him
up, or should l keep on letting him
come? Who is the judge in matters
like this. the family of brothers or the
parents? BETSY.
l can see no harm in your going to
the picture show with this young man
provided you are not too young, and
it may be that you take these objec-
tons of your parents too seriously
Your brothers should try to convince
your parents that it is all right, and
if you have one brother who is very
much older, he should talk the matter
over with your mother and father
when the three are alone.
Of course the parents are the final
judges in matters such as these. and
your mother and father undoubtedly
have your good at heart, but they are
! mistaken in considering moving pic
ture shows sacriligious. and you are
justified in protesting their judgment
Try to have them go with you some
night and see if they don't enjoy it
I themselves, and then you may be able
to gain their consent.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I ride home
on the same street car every night
and lately the conductor has been
speaking to me as l get off at my
street. He seems like perfect gen.
tleman, and if it were not for the fact
that 1 have always been taught tC
shun strangers 1 would gladly re-
turn his how-do-you-do and chat with
him little just before I get off. Do
you think it would be wrong to speak
to him. MRS. A. D. C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
WOMEN IN WAR is
THEME OF SERVICE

A patriotic service of special inter-
est was held last evening at the First
Methodist church in charge of a COM
mitiee of women OF which Miss Julia
BATTLES, president Of the Ladies' Aid
society. was chairman and who pre-
siGed at the session. Two excellent
addresses were given. the one on
"Woman's Work in Winning the War"
by Mrs. H. H. Cleaveland, president of
the Rock Island Woman's club and the
local committee Council National De-
sfensc and the other by Mrs j. H. Haul
berg on the subject, "Woman's Work
in Winning the War Through the Y.
W. c. A. Miss Lou Harris was to
have spoken also, but was delayed by
snow drifts and was unable to reach
the city from Chicago in time for the
service. The addresses were both
comprehensive and to the point and
eXcellently given. Mrs. Roscoe C. Ly-
ans pleased with three beautifully rem
dered harp solos. and Mrs. ]. r. Free
man sang an excellent solo number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
SOCIAL EVEN is
Mrs. Snyder Enters Y. W. {. A. Work

Mrs. w. H. Snyder of Davenport,
formerly corresponding secretary of
the Iowa State Federation of WOmens
clubs. formerly president of the state
federation and more recently chair
man of the Iowa State Fair committee.
has taken the position of national field
secretary for the Young Women's
Christian association and leaves to-
night for Minneapolis to begin her
work Her territory will include
parts of Minnesota. Wisconsin. Iowa,
Nebraska and North and South Da-
kota. Her work will be publicity and
finance, an office newly created be-
cause of the emergencies arising from
the war. She has had much expert
ence in this line OF work and recently
was at the head of the drive for $4,000
Y. W. c. A. war work fund which was
more htan raised in Davenport. She
is one of the leading women in the
state and civic affairs in Iowa and is
well qualified for the new duties that
are incumbent upon her.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
HONOR MR.. SHARPE AT
BROADWAY SERVICES

AT the services at Broadway Pres
bvterian church yesterday the pastor.
Rev. John McGown Stevenson made
special mention Of the untimely and
tragic death o. Joseph H. Sharpe,
which occurred while in action in
England as member of the aeroplane
squad and who was the first young
man from Broadway church to meet
his death while in action. The star
representing him on the service flag
will be covered with gold as a mark
OF honor to the young hero Mr.. Ste
venson spoke very touchingly of the
part PLAYED by the young man and
strong men were moved by the sig
nificance OF his words. and the hero
ism OF the youth. The sacrament of
holy communion was celebrated at the
morning hour OF worship and In the
afternoon at 4;30 vesper services were
held, both meetings having large at
iendaDces Of members and friends of
the congregation despite the cold day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Household Hints

the crackers in cabbage and all make
a delightful change from the ordinary
way of cooking these vegetables.
Cornmeal and Banana Waffles-
Moisten three-quarter cup white corn
meal and enough cold water to make
it into a paste. Stir this paste into
one and one-half cups boiling water.
Cook for ten minutes, stirring often.
Remove from fire, add three-quarter
cup milk, beaten yolk of one egg. one
tablespoon sugar, one-half cup flour
which has been sifted with heaping
teaspoon baking powder and a level
teaspoon salt. Then stir in one-half
cup banana pulp Mix thoroughly, add
stiffly beaten white of the egg and
drop by the spoonful into heated and
creased waffle irons.
Digestible Mince Pie-Many persons
are fond of mince pie but avoid eat
ing it because of trouble in digesting
it. If a generous seasoning Of ginger
is added to the mincemeat when max
ing it, or to the bought variety when
using it. the trouble will be done
away with, and one can eat mince
pie without fear of indigestion.
Graham Bread (no shortening)
One cup buttermilk, one-half cup SUI
gar, one egg, one teaspoon salt, one
teaspoon soda Let stand and get a
little light before baking. Stir stiff
with graham flour. If buttermilk is
not very rich add a little shortening.
Sour milk is as good as butter milk
with one tablespoon shortening added
! Graham Bread with raisins)-One
! cup sweet and sour milk, one table
spoon shortening, two-thirds cup
strip (either maple or corn), one tea
spoon salt and one teaspoon soda,
three cups graham flour and one-half
cup white flour or cornmeal. Add
lastly one-half cup small raisins or
large ones cut in two. Bake slowly
! one hour
Fashioned Corn Bread-Two
cups cornmeal. one cup flour white
or graham, two cups sour milk, one
half cup sirup or molasses, one tea
spoon salt, two teaspoons soda. Steam
one and one-half hours. This makes
one large tinful, all you can steam at
once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14

It is customary for women to shun
all attempts by strangers to get IA
miliar with them, but if all you wish
to do is to say ow-do-you-do, or
some other innocent thing. it will be
all right for you to do it in this par
ticular case, 1t will not, however, be
right for you to carry on lengthy
conversation with the conductor or to
make any sort Of statements which
might lead him to believe that you
wanted to make his acquaintance fur
Their.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am 20 years
old and my father and brother and l
are living alone now that my mother
has just been taken from us by death.
We received a great show of SYM
pathy from our friends and it seems
to me it would not be out of place to
send these friends and distant rela-
tives card or letter. Can you tell
me how to word such note?
GRATEFUL.
If you can afford to go to the ex-
penSe, WHICH WOulu HOt De Ncly great,
have some cards printed as follows,
using your fathers name:
John NJ. Smith and family
fervently appreciate your expression
of sympathy in their recent
bereavement.
The cards should be about five
inches wide and three inches high and
should have a black border.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l got a letter
from a young soldier whom l have
never met. A friend of mine had him
write to me, and my friend wrote, too
and asked me to answer the other
boys letter. because the boy hadn't
anyone to write to. What shall l do
shall l correspond with him? My
friend says that he is prince of a
| fellow. ROSEMARY.
Dear Mrs. thompson: Will you
please print formula for a COM
pound used to whiten the hands?
MARGUERITE.
Use equal parts of strained honey
lemon juice and cologne water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
kembIe Parent-Teaciier Association.

The Kemble Parent Teacher associ-
alton will meet in monthly session at
the school building Wednesday after
noon at 3:15. Rev. David A. Johnson
of Central Presbyterian church will
address the meeting on the topic: "The
Added Responsibility of the Parent
Teacher Association On Account of
the War" He will also sing the bugle
song, accompanied by Mrs, H. E. Van
Duzer on the cornet. Members of the
association are asked to bring thin
bles, needles and thread prepared to
do Red Cross work at the close of the
program. Pupils of the school who
are doing Red Cross work, will be
guests Of the afternoon. All members
of the association are asked to be
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Party for Soldiers Fine Affair.

Another of the series OF parties in
honor of Uncle Sans boys was given
at the Rock Island club Saturday
evening. 200 or more young people en-
Toying the affair Dancing was to mu
sic by Whites jazz band and continued
from till IL Doughnuts and hot COT
fee were served in the course of the
evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
COOk.BiShOp.

Rev. Samuel Van Pelt at the par
sonage of the First Methodist church
last evening at 6 o'clock officiated at
the marriage of Miss Stella NJ Bishop
of st. Louis and James W. Cook of
Rock Island. The couple was unat-
tended and the new home will be in
Rock Island where the groom is en-
ployed in one of the furniture stores.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Surprise Mr., Weber On Birthday.

his 40th birthday and in honor of the
event Mr.. Weber had invited COM
pany of 16 couples to spend the even
ing with them in their home. 1928
Ninth avenue. During the course of
the evening another company of
friends, members OF club, came in
unannounced and took Mr.. Weber very
much by surprise. The evening was
spent playing cards, with dancing and
music and at II o'clock hot supper
in several courses was served Mr.
Weber was presented with a beautiful
rocking chair and number of other
nice gifts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Edyewood Unit Does Much Work.

One of the busiest units of the Red
Cross in the city is the Edgewood
Baptist and weekly large numbers of
sweaters and other articles are turned
into the central branch. There are a
number of sweaters that have been
out for home work and the chairman
of the unit is anxious that these be
turned in at the soonest possible time.
Meetings of the unit are held on Mon
day and Wednesday afternoons and
there is much interest in the work in
the eastern part of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
.Miedke.Samuelson,

Miss Florence Samuelson and Her.
man Miedke. both Of Moline, stole a
march on their friends and were
united in marriage Dec. Is, the news
only leaking out Saturday.
The young people went to Ottawa.
H.. on the noon train, Dec. 10, -
went directly to the parsonage of Rev
MIR. Chessman OF the Baptist church
Of that city, where the ceremony was
performed Mr.. and Mrs Corbin of
ottawa, cousins of the bridegroom, at
tended the pair.
After a luncheon at the Corbin resi-
dence. Mr. and Mrs. Medke left for
Chicago where they spent a honey
moon week.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. August Samuelson, 1929
Nineteenth avenue. and has been en-
ployed as stenographer by the John
Deere Plow Co.
Mr. Miedke is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. II. c. Miedke, 1924 Seventh ave-
nue., Moline, and is associated with his
father in the grocery business in that
city.
Both Young people have always
made Moline their home. having grad
uated from the high school with the
class of 1914 Mr. Miedke also at
tended the University of Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Alumnae To Join State Association.

A largely attended and very enjoy
able meeting of the Alumnae associa-
ton of ST, Anthony's hospital was
held Saturday afternoon at the hOspi-
tai when decision was made to join
the state and Fifth district associa-
ton. A number of the members of the
alumnae have belonged for some time
as individuals. but the association as
whole has now decided to affiliate
with the body.s A delightful lunch was
served in the course of the afternoon
and the members of the association
inspected the new improvements at
the hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Party To Honor Mrs, Hazard.

Mr.. and Mrs Joe Bjurndall in their
home, 1884 Twenty-eighth avenue, Mo-
line, yesterday afternoon and evening
entertained at a farewell party to
honor Mrs. Bertha Hazard Of SIT
Thirty-first street, Rock Island. whose
marriage to Roland Peck of Chicago
is an event of the early part of Feb
ruary. Mrs. Hazards new home will
be in Chicago and her many friends
were glad of this opportunity to bid
her farewell. A bountiful dinner was
served at o'clock and the time
passed quickly with games of cards
and in sociability, the affair proving
most enjoyable.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
G. 4. R.-W. r. &. Installation Wed.
neSday.

John Buford post, G. A. R.. and the
Woman's Relief corps will hold joint
installation of officers Wednesday aft
ernoon in Memorial hall in the court
house, the ceremonies having been
postponed from Saturday night be-
cause of the severity of the weather
The members of all patriotic orders Of
the city and their friends are invited
to attend the services of Wednesday,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-01-14
Entertain Y. s. B. Club.

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Niggemeyer
entertained the members of the Y. S.
B. club at their home, 1916 Four
teenth and one-half street Friday even
ing, every member being present de-
spite the bitter cold weather. Victrola
music furnished music for dancing and
the time was much enjoyed, lunch be-
ing served in the course of the even
ing. The next meeting Of the club will
be with Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Nelson,
81 Twelfth street