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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
Tells of His First Fight

| feel bad about Ii. These men over the
other side are feeling just as bad. In
fact a mighty sight worse / remem-
Der his words distinctly, because
they were the last he said, except to
give the command to start. We had
to advance through field Of green
wheat, soppy with dew, so that we
got wet through and could hardly keep
our feet on the slippery ground. Our
captain and lieutenant were killed
right at the start. and also the first
sergeant
"We had only the gunner sergeant
left. and all around the men were fall
ing. and the air was filed with the
noise from bursting shells cries OF
dying men, the groans Of the wounded.
the singing of bullets. and the clatter
of the machine guns.
I've never been what you'd call
praying chap, but I prayed hard then.
and many times since"
After moment ] said: Eyes. and
them"
swell. we saw pretty soon that II
we didn't hurry up and get to the
wood there wouldn't be any OF us left
to take it-so we just liked like--as II
well. as II II was an express train
that we Just had to catch or bust.
And when we got there II didn't take
us long to clear the Roche out. He
would go on firing until we were right
on top of him with the bayonet and
than hatd vol1 ont
Ever Ia the midst OF the fight I
couldn't help laughing out at the man
alongside Of me. He had seen his
chum fall and came on just wild, and
when he was going for one German the
Boche yelled: 'Kamerad. I've a wife
and ten children In Berlin and the
marine said: II you went back 10
t. h with you and rammed him
with his bayone."
"What happened after you cleared
out the HUMP" asked
by that time we were reduced 10
about half our company. and were or
dered TO dig ourselves in. You should
have seen me dig
4h'h Nti' AhiiiH- uh ni'HHu hub
two bullets went through my rack
as / crOuched as near the ground az
possible digging like h. So | took
my pack Off and put II on the parnpet
TO the side OF me. and the Germans
kept on popping at 1t. While was
digging every time looked mp TO
throw the dirt out could see flower
moving to and fro In the wind just
in front of me- and then once glanced
up Just in time to see that flower
nlpped off as II by an invisible hand
and lie on the gound. Somehow that
made me realize almos, more than any
thing how near death was"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
FUN IN POOLR0OM ROUNDUP
Produce Registration Card When
Demanded.

Knoxville, Tenn.-Amuslng Incl.
dents occurred here during the "round-
up" of more than 300 youths in twelve
poolrooms. A deputy sheriff asked one
of the patrolmen who Is In the draI,
age and who was assisting in the
roundup" to produce his final card
After making n few feeble excuses the
patrolman had to admit that he did
not have his final card with him. The
situation was relieved, however. when
the patrolman applied Mt his local
board and secured card.
In another instance n young man
told the officers that he wanted to
join the navy. He was taken to the
Office of the naval recruiting station
His legs began to do the Hula Hula
and with his teeth chnttering an nc.
compartment he mOaned: "Boss, |
specs I'd rather not jine the navy
somethin' might happen to the boat
Use on"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

London.-The heroic battles of the
British army during the last nall OF
1917, including the battles of Cam
brai. the third battle of Ypres, the pat
tie of Menin road, of Broodseinde ana
of Passchendaele, would loom up I'M
portantly in any survey of the past
years fighting on the western front but
for one reason: They do not com
pare In any sense with the hghtihg
since March 81, 1918.
The spring of 1917 saw the begin
ming of the allied offensive against
Germany, but the third miscarried al
most from the start, and, after 1t was
seen that there was nothing more to
be expected from Russia, the great
offensive" Of the allies found itself
diverted into a number of smaller bat
Ties, where occasionally some 100000
men were employed on either side.
Some $1,000 prisoners were taken by
the British In eight of these thrusts
against the German line between
August 1, 1917. and the close of the
year, and important positions were
won, but the successes were only tao
tical.
The third battle of Ypres began
July 81, 1917. and continued until Au-
gust 10. again breaking out August
16, the British crossed the User
canal, taking nine villages and 6,122
prisoners. When the battle was re-
newed, August 10. Langemarck was
taken besides 2,114 more prisoners.
Meanwhile, the Canadians on the Lens
sector attacked and captured Hill No.
20, took 900 prisoners and maintained
their positions against five counter
attacks. This was OH August Is.
Smash Foe at verdun.
The French on August 20. attacking
on an 11-mile front at Verdun, recap
tured about two-thirds of the ground
which the crown princes army had
won in months of slaughter
The chief action in September, 1917,
was in the battle of Menin road.
which began September 20, the object
being to loosen the German grip on
the coast. Following an eight hours
bombardment the British advanced
on an eight-mile front from Holle-
beke to Langemarck. capturing
half-dozen important positions and
taking 3,243 prisoners.
During October. 1917. when disaster
overlook the Italians, both the French
and the British scored noteworthy
successes. On October great strug-
gle began on a front of eight miles
on the Passchendaele ridge, called
the battle of Broodseinde. perhaps
the most important during the year
on the British front The Germans
had planned an attack for 6 a. M,
but the British launched their often
sive an hour earlier shattered three
enemy divisions, broke up four others
and took 4.446 prisoners. while Cana
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
Excel Enemy in Air

British Air Force Headquarters in
France.-There have been many signs
recently of extreme uneasiness by the
German high command regarding the
increasing ascendancy of the allied air
men on the western front. This has
been especially evident since the Amer
lean airmen have begun to appear in
force and have proved themselves of
the same mettle as the French and
British flyers.
Perhaps the most striking evidence
Of German official anxiety regarding
the allied superiority in the air is to be
found In the official German wireless
news. In an effort to counterfeit the
depressing effect of the real facts of
the situation. the German wireless ed
itors make the widest statements, Dor
dering almost on humor.
Thus recent copy of the German
wireless report says: superior meth
ods of flying and greater skill have Sc
cAred for the German air force sue
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

cesses on scale such as were never
known before" ,-----.
III Germany is really pleased with
her air record for the last few
months" remarked British squadron
leader to the correspondent, there is
no reason for us to complain. We ask
nothing better than that Germany
should go on having the same kind of
success in future months"
He took as an example the report for
May, which lay open on his desk.
This report" he explained, deals
with the British air fighting alone, and
has no reference to the fine air work
of the French, Italians and Americans.
During the month the British brought
down 39S German machines in aerial
combat, and twenty by fire from the
ground, while 100 more were driven
down out of control and probably de.
stroyed. During the same period l2s
British machines failed to return to
their airdromes-s
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
Worst Fighting
of War in 1918

dams took 1000 prisoners. The
French, on October. %. attacked
northeast of Scissors on a six-mile
front on the Aisne, from Vauxillon TO
La Royere, piercing the enemy's line
four miles and taking 1000 prison
ers. On October 8 the British took
Poelcappelle and 2,028 prisoners and
made some slight gains with heavy
attacks In the Ypres sector October
%, 20 and 80.
On November 6 the Canadians won
their great victory. capturing Pass
chendaele Ridge, for which the British
had been battling for months. The
Canadians held the ridge until the re-
cent hammer blows. November also
saw the British success, which was
partially diminished by a surprise
commensurate, at Cambria. The Third
British army. under Sir Julian Byng,
on November 20 launched its drive
without artillery preparation on nm
eight-mile front, smashing the linden
burg line, almost reaching the out
skirts of the important railway center
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

ParIs.-He was United States Ma
rine. He hailed from Chicago, ana
Judged his age to be twenty-five or
twenty-three. l did not learn MS
name, but during the snort hour we
spent together he poured out TO me
his personal impressions OF the heht'
ing in which he had taken a snare
at Chateau Thierry.
He naively apologized when ne
learned | was an American. saying
"Of course, when I've been in ana out
of the trenches a few times ! expect
it will all grow stale, and shan
want to talk about IT.
He was Just a normal boy, ana
he related his experiences and I'M
pressions without pose or boastfui-
ness.
"When we took over that part OF
the line we were told 1t was a quiet
sector" he said "but it didn't remain
long quiet. We learned afterwards
that at first the Germans thought we
were British. our uniforms being some
what alike, but when they discovered
that we were Yanks they began to get
curious about us. They were sure
satisfied pretty quick.
Had Empty Feeling.
what were your own personal FEEL
ings the first time you went over the
top" | asked.
"Well." slowly. 81 suppose was
frightened. | hec sickening. empty
feeling somewhere inside me. Just
before we were TO start our captain
said: Now. boys, there's no need to
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

cultural products for cash ut govern.
ment prices. Every person who deliv.
ers 100 pounds of bread grain or 800
pounds OF potatoes will receive a
ticket emitting him to buy bottle OF
brandy or rum at reduced prices from
the municipal cellars"
Within "A hours the cellars were
empty and the residents OF Arnsberg
enjoyed the first square meal they had
had for weeks.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
Of Cambria and taking 5000 prisoners
the first day.
Huns Regain Ground.

Huns Regain Ground.
The battle continued ten days prs
onors being increased to 1851. wEile
1919 guns were taken. Inc deepest
ADVANCE was seven miles. But on
November 30 the Germans delivered
tremendous attack against byhg >
army. aiming to cut it off from the resi-
Of the British forces. The Gerii"is
succeeded in recovering about haif Oh
the ground Byng's army had won.
During the past year the BRUSH
have made considerable progress III
Mesopotnmia and Palestine, capturihs
Jerusalem December 8, 1917, while the
allied armies from the Adriatic TO tne
Fgeon have prevented the Germamc
niles from gaining control OF the meo-
iterranean.
So far the British have won more
than n third of Palestine from the
Turks, In Mesopotamia the BRUSH
have advanced about 100 miles up the
Tigris and Euphrates since capturing
Rapdad. and have made some prog
ress toward the north Of Hit. capturing
more than $4,000 prisoners.
During January. February and the
first half of March only small actions
occurred on the western front. the
British preparing for the German oriVe
which was launched with unprecedent-
ed fury March II.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
Enemy Books Under Ban.

New YOrk.-Removal or deStrncuo"
OF number of undesirable DOOM.
that may be found on the shelves .,
army camp libraries has been ordereu
by Secretary of War Baker. aecordins
to notification received here.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
GET SQUARE MEAL WITH RUM
How Newspaper "Ad" Emptied
Food Cellars in German
Town.

Amsterdam, Holland.-The burgO-
master Of Arnsberg. Westphalja. Ger
many, having failed in all endeavors
to induce the farmers OF the neIghbor-
hood to bring In supplies, placed this
advertisement In the local paper as a
final hope:
This municipality will buy all agri-
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
lnvents Wooden Tires

Portland, Ore,-H. J. Breeze, n local
undertaken has invented an auto-tru X
TIRE composed Of wooden blocks, which
he has now had under test for nun.
Der or months. The tire Is said to be
successful, and is much cheaper than
the usual rubber tire. Plans to manu-.
facture the new tire in quantity are
now beng completed.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07
slxty.two Of Crew Missing.

Washington.-Tb United Sta'e'
eargc steamship Joseph Cudahy was
torpedoed at sea about 80 miles from
the English coast August II and sky
two members of the. crew are reporteo
missing. Thirteen were rescued
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

Harness 'rmit letter carrier TO
distribute tn light of Il load he is
carrying upon h shoulders evenIv
has been invented
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-09-07

At the height Of mile an nirr.ane
has a range Of vision OF 95.7 miles.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Tho Wall Of the Injured.

Two brothers, Angus and Duncan,
who worked small farm. had the
misfortune TO lose by death their sis
ter, who was their housekeepcr They
tried to do the homework themselves
for time but it wasn't n success. So
one day Angus, the elder, said TO his
brother: duncan, Wen need to look
ABBOTT an see If We Gamma get wife"
INA, ma" replied Duncan: you are
the oldest, Angus, an the farm be.
longs to YOU"
But you are likely to live longest,
Duncan" continued Angus. 80 you'd
better be the aue to TAX wife"
"Oh, ay," said Duncan resignedly ;
ITS aye the same way here; when
ever there's any thankless job to be
done it's me that has to do IT,"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Just how few pairs of shoes can we
get along with this summer? That's
the question that women are called
upon to settle for themselves, now
that wartime economy calls for re-
trenchment on all sides. Secretary
McAdoo says he has his shoes half
soled when they need it-and appears
to be proud of it, recommending this
course to every one else. Leaving OUT
house slippers and evening slippers
that need not come In the reckoning at
all, three pairs Of good shoes viii see
one through. This Will seem an I'm
possibly slim allowance to the woman
who usually buys from six to twelve
pairs, but three pairs will answer.
There is no economy In having only
one pair of street shoes, because they
wear much longer and look much bet-
ter when two pairs are worn aler-
nately. Shoe trees keep them In good
shape when they are not in use ana
are as necessary 10 shoes as hangers
are to coats and frocks.
A wartime summer outtt IN SHOES
might follow the suggestion IN the
yroup of three pairs shown in the PIE
Iure These do not include shoes
made solely for sportswear. which can
he considered beside the question ot
shoes that are Indispensable. All the
shoes pictured are in the best MAZE
rails and workmanship, which are
matters of real economy in footwear.
They include pair Of substantial
black kid street shoes, pair oil smart
white canvas cxfordS aud hid pumps
for dress.
The high boots for street wear nave
sensible Cuban heels aud moderator!
baavy soIes. Perforati0ns along AL
die seams and at each side OF TIE lac
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There IL only one medicine that really
stands out pre- eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the
highest for the reason that IL has proven
TO he just the remedy needed IN thou.
sands upon thousands Of distressing cases
Swamp. Root. a physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be.
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. II IA a gen
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once Sold at all
I'm and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents 20 DR..
klmer & Co, Binghamton. n Y. for a
ample bottle When writing he sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

'front.', of georgette crepe. The two
lorg tassels at each side of the apron
are important items In its makeup.
and the sleeves are especially smart.
with deep shaped cuffs. The tunic is
Dordered with braided band-the
braid in the color of the dress and the
neck finished with small, covered but,
tons set in row at each side. II will
be noticed that a tailored hat is worn
with this daytime frock.
SILK jersey, for which satin or foul
ard might be substituted, is shown In
the skirt and coatee design at the right
OF the picture. The sailor collar and
runic are finished with embroidered
bands, and they define the sides of the
bodice also. The much-admlred COW
cred buttons in precise rows add their
neat charm to this exquisite dress.
All these frocks have wide, crushed
girdles, adjusted easily TO the figure
below the waistline, and are worn with
pumps and silk stockings-fOotwear
that Is in keeping with them.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
How TO Win a Seat.

Here Is n lip for Pittsburgh strap.
tried with success recently on IA Broad
way car by n woman who looked tired
but couldn't induce any OF the men
siiiers Ia give her seat She looked
around plcadIngly, but all those who
had seats were absorbed In their news.
papers. The car had gone II block or
two when suddenly voice was heard
singing, The Star Spnngled Banner. A."
1t was the woman who had just en-
tered the car. Everyone arose. Then
the woman edged into a seat that had
been occupied by one Of the men.
When the woman was seated The song
suddenly ended. New York sun.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Inc smart woman of today improves
each shining hour of summer NV tak.
ing her knitting everywhere she goes
ana by wearing frocks much like those
that help to make the three graces pic
tured above, look so lovable. These
IrockS are of sort to make even the
Jaded milliOnaireSs grow interested.
and everyone else, who knows any,
thing about clothes, to grow enthusi-
astlc. They have everything that we
aspire to in our apparel-simplicity
style, refinement, originality-all with
In the boun 1aries set by the seasons
modes, and they are not out of the
reach OF women of ordinary means.
1t Is hard 20 point out Just what
gives distinction to frock as simpIe
In design as that worn by the girl sit
ting at the left. 1t lies in the choice
of material, in good hues and in the
wide band of embroidery about the
skirt with Its motif repeated to finish
the neck. Khaki-kool or similar fab
RIGS, would be good choice for IT.
or some of the heavy weaves In silk or
satin that are supple like those made
for the handsomest sports skirts. The
embroidery is done In the color of the
dress with touches of black or dark
color introduced. Oyster-shell white
gray or sand color are good choices for
this dress.
The one-piece tunic dress at the
center appears to be of satin with
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

ing at the front give them hand.
some finish and they look altogether
dependable and smart-just as women
themselves aspire to look In these
times. White canvas oxfords for wear
with summer street suits and frOcks
are very plain and may he had with
either Cuban or French heels. They
are easily kept clean and are very
durable. Where street shoes will
strike the wrong note and something
more dressy is needed. kid pumps
similar TO those shown In the picture,
VIII M all requirements. They are OF
black Kid with gray panels, but there
Is great variety Of pumps in all-blnck
and black with colorcd panels to
choose from.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
Different Shades Of One Color

The combination ~ different shades
i'm the same color Is very smart nota
in millinery just now; this Is noticed.
perhaps. most in the tortoise shell col
oriugs An attractive small hat OF
Milan has an upturned side brim and
This is trimmed ia a very light sbad" ~
appre-greeu wheat, whi+~t j. laid thick
IL about the crown sides and topped by
a row OF foliage Ia the color Of the
straw.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
Good saIesmanshlp.

Gould sell you burglar alarm,
madam
Are you sure II VIII work.
Yes, madam; ] may speak with
some authority on the subject ] WAS
once a burglar myself"
Dear me! What caused you 10 re-
formTn
This alarm"
I'm take one. "-Birutn~h4m Age
Herald.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
Millinery StNIes.

There are definite characteristics to
be noted in the spring and summer
millinery and the styles of the season
are almost all charming. There seems,
in fact, to be an obvious dismissal OF
weird and freakish shapes and trim.
mings, and firm adherence TO those
that are truly attractive and beat
full.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Cdored Leghurns make smart Sp"rt
hats. some Of these being faced in o
CONTRASTING co.or taEcl and trimmed by
sing. strips Of the .a-eI used on edge
and made IuFr motif thbt reaches
r-.r lie crown base -1 'hg hrtm e'lgs
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

led to be. ! feel better ana
every way since taking it,
,oying symptoms have disap-
. Mrs. M. Golden, 925 Ma
Fremont, Ohio.
hoying symptoms as heat
Fvousnsss, backache, head
bility and "the blues" may
overcome and the system
normal conditions by this
] and herb remedy Lydia E.
Vegetable Compound.
Implications present them
! the Pinkham Medicine Co. /,
l., for suggestions how to
hem. The result of forty
Hence is at your service and
held in strict confidence.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
nusuaI Weapon.

SNed 10 go to the store to
eggs. On his way a boy
: hat and John began to
E got To the store the man
hit YOU, John?"
SgS, was the reply.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
EALlY, NOW

that l must have Red
Plue. l have used it for
ten years. My white
ns and lace curtains are
! simply can't do with
5 Ball Blue. You will get
III wait. ADV,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
orce of Habit.

''' What has become of
til VINO was paying you
atfention?"
thought | was a bottle
tie shook me-"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
Domestic Example.

Stclla--The lark sings above the
guns.
BelIa-That'S nothing; I've kept up
my music since | married.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Next Ia knowing when to grasp nm
opportunity, the most important thing
to know is when 10 let go.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

had all the symp-
toms incidenttoth that
change-heat flash
es, nervousness, and
was in a general run
down condition, so
it was hard for me
to do my work.
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound was recon-
mended to me as the
best remedy for my
troubles, which il
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07

Who poses as a public
# thinks of. giving his
or her own use.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
e a Clear Skin.

ra >oap your everyday
~ d ,St it now and then
u 'gJicura Ointment to
II and heal. For free
eSs "Cuticura, Dept. X,
druggists and by mail.
men . and 50.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-06-07
The Battle Of N. soll-

The Bug-FrOm the amount 81 Paris
-reen around here guess II Is no
bugs land.