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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Purchase Of MeTiaue

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. 22-Manager Frank
of the Atlanta club tonight announced
the purchase of Pitcher McTigue from
Providence. Frank also confirmed the
report of the purchase Of Pitcher Peters
from the same club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Williams Keeps Title

Hattiesburg. Miss. -eb. 22.-Barney
Williams of Camp Wadsworth, S. c., re-
tanned his title of featherweight cham
pion of the army and navy when he was
given the decision over Bud Perrill Of
Camp Shelby at the end of a 1e-round
bout today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. William Gallup and Mr..
and Mrs. Harold Mitchell. who have been
in the city for a week, called here by the
death Of Mrs. Henrietta Mitchell, mother
of Mr.. Gallup and Mr.. Mitchell, returned
to their homes in Boston Friday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23

units which are no entirely ~disorgan-
lied.
Pending the German reply to Trotz-
ky's peace offer. the commander OF the
western front has ordered the retiring
armies to avoid fighting with the enc
my and to destroy their own ammuni-
ton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Lewiston Takes Two

Al Portland (Afternoon) Lewiston 8.
Portland s; (evening) Lewiston 4, Port
land .
Al observation-disclosures ;. Provi-
dence l..
At inwef-tAfternoon) Lawrence 3.
Lowell . (%evsning) Lowell IS. worces-
Ter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Trotzky Starts for Dvinsk
Ukraine Treaty Adopted
By Main Committee

Berlin, via Amsterdam. Feb. T.
The Main committee OF the Reichstas.
today adopted the peace treaty between
Germany and Ukraine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Arrested Feb. 8
White and SAVAGE Draw

brockton. Mass. Feb. 22.-Joe White of
south Boston and lack Savage of this
city fought 10 rounds to a draw tonight.
1t was the first boxing exhibition here in
seven years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23

New Bedford. Mass. Feb. 22-Al Shu-
bert OF this city won The decision over
MA Herrv % Boston in a ls-round boxing
boat mere todat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
SCHOOL BANK AND
r STAMP REPORT

The amount depr .3ited in the ocnoo'
Savings Bank and amount turned i".s
Thrift Stamps for the week OF feo' 40
1918, is as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
TAKE JERICHO
Continued from Pace One


encountered. Subsequently the Aus
tralians established themselves on the
line Of the Jordan and the Wadi Auja.
The official statement reports the
continuation OF bad weather.
J Advanced Positions Extended
North and northwest of Jerusalem,
the British advanced positions were
extended slightly and rendered secure.
During the fighting of Wednesday the
casualties of the British troops were
again slight.
The text Of the communication fol-
lows:
yesterday morning after an un-
ev"ntful night our forces operating
east of Jerusalem csumed their ad-
vance toward Jericho. Little opposi-
tion was encountered and at $50 A. NJ.
Australian mounted troops entered the
village, substantially establishing
themselves on the line of the Jordan
and the Wadiauja.
"The weather continues bad, with
mist and heavy rain.
Our casualties in the fighting on
wednesday gail were slight. Forty
six Turkish prisoners were taken be-
tween Tuesday and Thursday.
North and northwest of Jerusalem
our advanced positions We're slightly
extended and secured.
Steadily Pushing Ahead
Since the capture of Jerusalem the
British ave been pushing ahead stead
lily. striking out to the north and east.
Jericho consists merely Of a group of
squalid hotels and a few shops, with
about 300 inhabitants. Its chief stra-
tegic value lies in the fact that it gives
the British domination of the valley of
Jordan. and also control of a network
of highways radiating from the town.
A further advance eastward of 25
miles, however. would take the Brit
ish railway from Damascus to Nee
ca. which would cut the Turks line of
communication with Arabia, and great
~ assist the revolving Arab tribes
which are cooperating with the Brit
ish. Jericho is near the northern ex-
tremity of the Dead Sea, IA miles
northeast of Jerusalem.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
va,oer Defeats Shea

Boston, Feb. 22.-Benny Valger of New
York defeated Tommy Shea of New Ha-
zen in a9fast 12-round bout here today.
Nalger forced the fighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Russian Courier Reaches
Berlin with Proposals

Amsterdam, Feb. pa Russian courier
with the peace proposals of the Russian
government has arrived in Berlin. accord
ing 10 advices received here. The Nord
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung. the Ger
man semi-official organ, says the reopen
ing of the negotiations with the Russians
cannot be expected for some time.
DR.. von kuehlmann, the German for
eign secretary, according to the news
rapers. will employ the interval IN con-
Quoting negotiations with ~Ttumania. The
Rumanian delegation already has arrived
at Bucharest.
Trotzky Starts for Dvinsk
London, Feb. pa dispatch to the Ex-
press from Petrograd dated Thursday
says that Bolshevik Foreign Minister
Trotzky started yesterday for Dvinsk ITO
take measures TO liquidate the new hos
Titles II is stated in military circles
that the commandments of the Ger
man invaders is the grand luke of Hesse.
brother of the former Russian Empress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-02-23
Board of Education

stamps bought outside the school.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

The Central Division Bulletin of the
American Red Cross issues the fol-
lowing appeal to young women, stat
ing the greatest need now Is for more
nurses:
Urgent need Of 5000 more trained
nurses for the army by June l, Of
which number the Central division Is
asked to enroll 635, Is announced by
Surgeon General William G. Gorgas
Of the United States army. For the
whole year of 1918 there must be en-
rolled $4,000 for the government.
Military hospitals in this country
and in France must have the 5000
nurses to take care of the wounded in
the great fighting that any day may
start on the western front and con-
tinue until next winter. The Red
Cross already has supplied 10000
nurses as reserve for the army and
navy, but with nearly 100000 men
under arms the supply is insufficient.
Every chapter of the Central divi-
sion is urged to take immediate steps
to get the critical situation before reg
istered nurses to the end that they
will enroll for service. Miss Jane A.
Delano, director Of the bureau of nurs-
ing Of the American Red Cross, makes
the following appeal: eve wish to
bring to the attention of nurses the I'M
usual opportunities offered by the in
surance law, enacted for the protec-
ton of our army and navy. The law
applies equally to nurses assigned to
duty and makes it possible for the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

at is the war" perhaps that is re-
sponsible for this dress that looks like
suit but isn't. Since designers have
been giving so much attention to those
two-in-one frocks that must serve for
afternoon and evening-or afternoon
and street wear-they seem to have
acquired the habit of making things
of doubtful identity. Here is one
piece garment that evidently is in
tended to serve almost any purpose.
1t looks like a very good substitute
for street suit, it might pass for
coat dress or be worn as coat, for
1t opens at the front in the fashion
of coats.
This new evolution in apparel ought
to interest the summer girl who con-
templates saving money on clothes-tO
spend it on war work or in needed
recreation. The receipt for making it
is simple. The body of the garment
is semi-fitting and cut on the usual
suit coat lines, extended at the front
into full-length panel. The peplum
and skirt are to be joined to this panel
and the thing is accomplished. For
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

ornament it relies wholly on buttons
and they prove this confidence very
well placed. Serviceable materials,
like serge, gaberdine. velours, jersey
and twill are to be chosen for it.
There is no telling what new direc-
ton the thoughts of designers will
take now that this business of econ
omizing in cloth has become fashion
able. If many of their efforts turn out
as well as the sleeveless jackets and
sleeveless waistcoats that have added
so much attraction to the seasons
modes, we will all advocate economy.
Already we are proud of new accom-
plishments in Bingham and other cot
tons-and oft reminded of the fact
that saving in material does not al
ways mean saving of money. But
one should be willing to pay for clev-
erness-the intangible value of clothes
that lies in their good style.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

chuckle from my mate brought me te
my senses, and I feebly asked, "Fol
heavens sake, what was thatT'
He answered. "Only rat taking Q
promenade along the sandbags."
felt very sheepish.
About every twenty minutes the sen
try in the next traverse would fire q
star shell from his fare pistol. The
"plop" would give me start Of fright
never got used to this noise during
my service in the trenches.
would watch the arc described by
the star shell, and then stare into Nc
Mans Land waiting for it to burst. In
its lurid light the barbed wire and
stakes would be silhouetted against its
light like latticed window. Then
darkness.
Once, out in front Of our wire,
heard noise and saw dark forms
moving. My rifle was lying across the
sandbagged parapet. reached for it.
and was taking aim to fire, when my
mate grasped my arm, and whispered
Don't fire." He challenged in low
voice. The reply came back instantly
from the dark forms:
"Shut your blinkin' mouth, you
bloomin' idiot; do you want us to click
it from the Boches?'
Later we learned that the word, 'sNo
challenging or firing, wiring party out
In 'front.'" had been given to the sentry
on our right, but he had failed to pass
1t down the trench. An officer had over
heard our challenge and the reply, and
Immediately put the offending sentry
under arrest. The sentry clicked
twenty-one days on the wheel, that is,
he received twenty-one days field pun
ishment No. 1, or "crucifixion," as
Tommy terms it.
This consists Of being spread-eagled
on the wheel Of q timber two hours q
day for twenty-one days, regardless of
the weather. During this period, your
rations consist Of bully beef, biscuits
and water.
A few months later met this sentry
and he confided to me that since being
"crucif1ed," he had never failed to pass
the word down the trench when so or
dered. In view Of the offense, the
above punishment was very light, in
that failing to pass the word down a
trench may mean the loss of many
lives, and the spelling Of some impor-
tant enterprise in No Mans Land.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Resting Back Of the Lines.

reason. Tommy is a great cigarette
smoker. He smokes under all condi.
lions, except when unconscious or
when he is accommodating in No Mans
Land at night. Then, for obvious rea.
sons. he does not care to have light
ed cigarette in his mouth.
Stretcher bearers carry flags for
wounded Tommies. When stretcher
bearer arrives alongside of Tommy
who has been hit the following CONVEX
sation usually takes place: Stretcher
bearer-"Want flag? Where are you
hitT Tommy looks up and answers.
"Yes. In the Leg"
After dismissal from parade, we re-
turned to our billets and had to get
busy Immediately with the dinner is
sue. Dinner consisted of stew made
from fresh beef, couple of spuds,
bully beef, Maconochie rations and wa
ter-plenty of water. There is great
competition among the men to spear
with their forks the two lonely pota-
toes.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

nurse to secure protection for herself
at nominal cost, as well as for desig-
mated members of her family.
"a great responsibility rests upon
the nurses of the country. They are
the only group of women recognized as
part of the military establishment
A special appeal is made therefore to
the nurses of America to volunteer at
once through their nearest local COM
mittee on Red Cross nursing service"
The appeal of the surgeon general
and of Miss Delano is approved en-
phatically by the American Red Cross
war council at Washington.
There seems to be general misun-
Outstanding throughout the field re-
garding materials to be used at the
present time. Do not change to sum-
mer materials for hospital garments.
Continue to use the materials for
winter garments. Make pajamas from
outing flannel, not Bingham. Use the
heavy bathrobing for bed Jackets and
convalescent gowns. Bed shirts should
be of canton flannel or twilled jeans.
We are informed by national head
quarters that only the heavier weight
garments will be shipped abroad, and
we have stored in our warehouses
sufficient supply of summer weight
garments for use in the camp hospitals
in this country.
Chapters will be informed through
the weekly Bulletin Of any future
change in the materials to be used for
hospital garments or the manner in
which they are to be made.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Veil Dots Are HUGE.

Among the most interesting features
is the widespread acceptance of che
mile dotted veilings. For some time
allover pin-dotted chenilles have been
q steady favorite for sale to the more
conservative type of consumer, but the
use of the large ball chenille in allover
effect is a recent development which
promises to assume big proportions as
the winter season progresses. Some
of the smartest women wear veilings
of this type in such shades as taupe,
gray, burgundy and browns. Cluster
patterns in chenille are likewise noted,
but to q lesser degree.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

It was not long after this that I was
one Of the 40 lying"
/ soon hit the hay and was fast
asleep, even my friends the Coolies
failed to disturb me.
The next morning at about six
o'clock I was awakened by the lance
corporal Of our section, informing me
that I had been detailed as mess Or
derby, and to report to the cook and
give him a hand. / helped him make
the fire, carry water from an old well,
and fry the bacon. Lids Of dixies are
used to cook the bacon in. After
breakfast was cooked, / carried a dixie
Of hot tea and the lid full Of bacon to
our section, and told the corporal that
breakfast was ready. He looked at me
in contempt, and then shouted, Break
fast up, come and get It'll" I immedi-
ately got wise to the trench parlance,
and never again informed that Break
fast was served"
It didn't take long for the Tommies
to answer this call. Half dressed,
they lined up with their canteens ard
I dished out the tea. Each Tommy
carried in his hand a thick slice Of
bread which had been issued with the
rations the night before. Then 1 had
the pleasure Of seeing them dig into
the bacon with their dirty fingers. The
allowance was one slice per man. The
late ones received very small slices.
AS each Tommy got his share he i'm.
mediately disappeared into the billet
Pretty soon about fifteen of them made
rush to the cookhouse, each carrying
huge slice Of bread. These slices
they dipped into the bacon grease
which was stewing over the fire. The
last man invariably lost out. I was
the last man.
Aftersbreakfast our section carried
their equipment into field adjoining
the billet and got busy removing the
trench mud therefrom, because at 8 as
a. M, they had to fall in for inspection
and parade, and woe betide the man
uniform. Cleanliness is next to godli-
ness in the British army, and Old Pep.
per must have been personally ac-
Quainted with st. Peter.
Our drill consisted Of close-order
formation, which lasted until noon.
During this time we had two ten-min-
ute breaks for rest, and no sooner the
word, Fall out for ten minutes" was
given than each Tommy got out a flag
and lighted it.
Fags are issued every Sunday morn.
ing, and you generally get between
twenty and forty. The brand gen.
orally issued is the "Woodbine." Some
times we are lucky and get "Gold.
flakes" players" or "Red Hussars."
Occasionally an issue Of 'Life Rays"
comes along. Then the older Tommies
Immediately get busy on the recruits
and trade these for "Woodbines" or
"Goldfakes." A recruit only has to
be stuck once in this manner, and then
he ceases to be a recruit. There is a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
CHAPTER vi.
GHaek of the Line.~

Our tour in the front-line trench
lasted four days, and then we were
relieved by the - brigade.
Going down the communication
trench we were in merry mood, al
though we were cold and wet, and
every bone in our bodies ached. 1t
makes a lot of difference whether you
are "going in" or "going out"
At the end Of the communication
trench, limbers were waiting on the
road for us. I thought we were going
to ride back to rest billets, but soon
found out that the only time an in
fantryman rides is when he is
wounded and is bound for the base or
Blighty. These limbers carried our
reserve ammunition and rations. Our
march to rest billets was thoroughly
enjoyed by me. It seemed as If !
were on furlough, and was leaving be-
hind everything that was disagree
able and horrible. Every recruit feels
this way after being relieved from the
trenches.
We marched eight kilos and then
halted In front of French estaminet.
The captain gave the order to turn
out on each side of the road and wait
his return. Pretty soon he came back
and told B company to occupy billets
lit, 118 and 119. Billet III was an
old stable which had previously been
occupied by cows. About four feet In
front of the entrance was a huge ma
nure pile, and the odor from 1t was
anything but pleasant. Using my
flashlight stumbled through the door.
Just before entering I observed a
white sign reading: "Sitting so. lying
90" but, at the time, its significance
did not strike me. Next morning
asked the sergeant major what it
meant. He nonchalantly answered:
"That's some Of the work Of the R.
A. NJ. G. (Royal Army Medical corps).
1t -simply means that in case of an at
tack, this billet will accommodate
fifty wounded who are able to sit up
and take notice, or twenty stretcher
cases."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
BIouses RemodeIed.

When lingerie blouses have become
worn and faded, use val lace inser-
tons and edgings which are low
priced and dainty. Cut away all
worn places and seams beneath the
trimming. They can be made larger
by adding lace to the front line and I'M
der arms, or heightened at the waist
line by sewing lace across the bottom,
then gather on string. A peplum of
lace can be added.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Back on the front line, after a
stay in rest bilIets, Empey gets a
shock when German bullet cuts
down his first friend Of the
trenches. He tells the story in
the next installment.
(To BE CONTINUED
Make LIeht Of Heavy Loads.

The streets of Jerusalem within tho
walls are as narrow and crowded that
it Is impossible to drive a wagon
through them, and many of them are
built Of series of steps upon the hill
side, so that it is a task to lead cameis
or donkeys through them after sunrise
Therefore most of the carrying and
portering is done by men. They carry
the most surprising loads. i am told
that they will step along briskly with
600 pounds on their backs. with stout
ropes holding the bundles to their fore
heads. Exchange.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
For chiIdren's Coats.

Taffeta is given first place among
materials used for spring coats for
children. A spring coat for child Is
usually only for dressy wear, the
sweater being the preferred wrap for
general wear, so that silk coats are
quite the thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
What He Is rhank;uI For.

"Uncle! You seem to have some
trouble getting over the ground
II amt complainin', boss, so long ez
I kin keep from gittin'' under it,
Judge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Speaking of Relioion.

Hilda-Well, there's one thing can
say. never made cloak of my re-
ligiOn.
Bertha-No, dear, there's not enough
of it for that. Might be enough per-
haps, to make n pocket handkerchief.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
LIGHT on the Scandal.

"Did you hear that young Smith
was seen the other day hugging and
kissing another mans wife?"
'Dear me, no! Whose wife was
she?"
His fathers"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Not Spontaneous.

"You very seldom see the 'clinging
vine type of woman nowadays" said
the old fashioned man, sadly
''They occasionally figure in breach
of promise suits" said the worldly per-
son.
"Indeed?"
"But I'm forced to conclude that
clinging with them is an acquired art"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Bright Prospects.

Bright Prospects.
"An optimistic young man asked me
the other day for permission to marry
my daughter" said Mr.. Grabcoin.s
"YeS?"
''When told him she spent ten thou
sand dollars year on clothes alone.
he. said he figured that her trousseau
would last until he could work up to
salary of twelve or fifteen tho, ssy.nd
collars a year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
PIankvilIe Society.

"Do you want bit of society newsT'
II geSzo."
"You know the lady you stated was
coming to visit me last week?"
''Yes, madam"
"Sba's gnne."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
SOAP Boxes.

"That soap box orator has strange
whiskers."
Yes 1t is clear his pariicular nod
estal did not contain shaving soap."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Civil War Fabric eack.

Watered silk, fabric that was pop
ular in Civil war days. is returning to
favor. 1t is particularly effective used
Us a trimming for taffeta or serge.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
Mostly Talk,

A barking dog, SO we are told.
Is seldom known to bite;
Likewise a man who talks a lot
Will run before he'll fight.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

sinking the Lustana with
Empey living Jersey City,
goes England army
London
where he first hears the
"cooes" After
the
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10
uNsYMPATHErlc.

Had a Cold Yet?
Don't think I'm always full OF bile
And Grabbed, too, and cranky;
But every time l try to smile
have to use my hanky.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1918-05-10

EMPEY TAKES HIS FIRST TURN ON THE FIRING STEP OF
THE TRENCH WHILE BULLETS WIFI OVERHEAD.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-11

The Board of Engineers appointed
by virtue of Congressional action to
determine n report amounts due
claimants for property damages. oo-
casioned by + A. GILLESPIE LOAD
psct to have ONCE srrangements , COM
the RATTAN BUILDING, 175 SMITH
STREET, PERTH AMBOY. N. J.
There will be available, at this office,
blank forms. which Will be furnished
to applicants. for their use in making
statements of amageS incurred
The Boar expects to sit In the yici-
t~hereabouts, n these forms. 1t is ex.
pected. will be available. during that
period as rapidly as attendants can
furnish them. 1t Is thought desirable
that forms be secured and filled out
within the first week of the sitting Oh
the Board. The printed. blank form.
above referred to. is self explanatory,
and will indicate what facts are re.
quired in support of the claim.
Further information will be supplied
by attendants at the office of the Board
ORDNANCE GILLESPIE CLAIMS
BOARD