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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
FRENCH TAKE
400 GERMANS
(By Associated Press)

(Sy Associated Press)
In a brilliant attack In q, Lorraine
French troops have gone through the
German first line on q long front and
captured more than 400 prisoners.
This attack the first of large proper
tons on the western front in 1918,
was carried out north of Bures and
east of Moncel. virtually on the Fran
co-German border south of Chateau
Salins. ..-..
... REGARDED az Vital Point.
There have been many raiding en-
terprises by both sides in this region
of Lorraine recently and this front
has been regarded by French military
leaders as one where the Germans
might make their heralded drive. II
lies northeast of Luneville and east
northeast of Nancy.
A German attack at Four de Paris.
In the Argonne has been repulsed
with losses by tho French. On the
British front in France there has been
no increase in the raiding aud artil-
lery activity.
American troops in their sector
northwest of Toul have checked an
other German raid. the enemy being
driven back by artillery fire. German
airmen are reported to control the air
over the American sector and We'd
nesday enemy aviators flew over the
entire position repeatedly. Although
apparently outnumbered. the Ameri-
can airmen are active and one has at
tackled an enemy trench with machine
gun fire.
American Private Killed.
During tho night a machine gun bull
let killed an American private. One
American machine in a dash over an
enemy trench sprayed It with ma
chine gun bullets.
For several days the Germans have
been concentrating artillery Of various
calibres opposite the American posi-
ton. They now have twice as many
guns as when the Americans first took
the Americans first took the sector
and between 500 and ! 900 shells are
being fired at the American positions,
when at first there was hardly $50.
American artillerymen continue
their practice of sending the enemy at
least two or three shells for one. En-
envy artillery during. the last twenty
four hours paid particular attention to
towns and battery positions, firing
hundreds of shells on them. Three SOL
dters wounded were the only casual
ties from the shell fire.
Twenty Planes Shot Down.
Entente airmen continue to be busy
In air fighting and bombing expedi-
lions. French and British flyers have
brought down twenty German ma
chimes, and British airmen have car
ried out raids into Germany. On the
Italian front Italian and British air
men have bombed enemy airdomes
and other targets.
Decrease In Sinklnss.
British merchantmen sunk by mine
or submarine in the last week num-
bered fifteen. according to the admir-
atty statement. or these, twelve were
of 1900 tons or more. and three We're
less than that tonnage. One fishing
craft also was sunk
These figures show a slight diminu-
ton from the previous week. when
nineteen merchantmen were sunk,
thirteen OF 1000 tons or more and six
of less than that tonnage.
Italian losses are reported as two
steamers and one fishing vessel The
French steamer Ia Dives of 1,777 tons
was torpedoed in the Mediterranean
on February i, with the loss of 10
lives.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
One Richmond Mill
is Compelled to Close

Officials of the Richmond Roller
Mills announced Thursday that they
had closed the grinding department in
definitely.
The government has notified all
mills how much wheat it is allowed to
grind until July |, according to the
daily capacity. The Richmond Roller
Mills has ground three-fourths of it's
allotment
None of the Richmond milling COM
panies are going to manufacture wheat
flour substitutes, as it would mean an
expenditure of money on equipment
that would not be profitable, they said
Thursday.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
Woodmen Have Seven
Men in Army Service

John d. Voltz made the principal
address at a patriotic meeting of the
Woodmen at the I. o. O. F. building,
in honor of the seven members who
are now with the colors.
The Modern Woodmen have $780,
600 members that are of draft age. "
said Noltz. All the members were
ready to do their duty, he said.
The Modern Woodmen have made
arrangements to pay insurance to
families of soldiers who may fall.
w. A. McGrath. deputy state direc-
tor of Indianapolis followed Voltz
with a speech along the same lines.
When the American flag was IN
furled the entire membership present,
stood up and cheered while the quar-
tet sang Hail the Flag" Again when
the service flag containing seven stars
representing P. X. Bryan, Paul Miner,
NJ. G. Schroeder, Ray Hartley. c. M.
Cook, 0. w. Neff and C. r. Umpleby,
second ovation occurred.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
s. OF A. R. WILL
HOLD RALLY

The Sons of the American Revolu-
ton are arranging for an elaborate
and interesting patriotic celebration
TO be held in Tomlinson Hall, Indian
apolis. on the evening of Feb. 80,
Washington birthday.
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge
will deliver an address on the life of
Washington and portrayals of the
ideals of this country which are the
things We are not fighting for. This
address will be we'll worth hearing
and instructive to all
The meeting will be presided over
by Governor James P Goodrich A
chorus of three hundred voices from
the Indianapolis high schools and the
Indianapolis Newsboys band will fur
nish patriotic music for the occasion
The State Council of Defense is
anxious that this patriotic celebra-
ton result in great good and is ask
ing that publicity be given the matter
through the press and otherwise in
your county, that all who desire may
attend
No special invitations are being
issued, but every citizen is welcome.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
MILITIA COMPANY
. WILL have ARM0RY

An armory will be provided for the
Richmond militia company. according
to an announcement made Thursday
by Captain Myron Malsby. The state
will appropriate the money for the
maintenance of the armory, but the
company will be required to pay the
Incidental expenses.
Following the advice of Adjutant-
General Harry Smith, the rooms on
the second floor of the Colonial build
ing, Seventh and Main streets, will be
fitted for the office and armory. The
rooms are being remodeled
The Richmond company will here
after be designated by its official
classification as Company X, Third
Infantry, Indiana State Infantry.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
Thornburg Indicted on
ENLIGHTENMENT Charge

An Indictment was returned by the
grand jury Thursday against Walter
Thornburg, charged with embezzeling
$133 from the Toledo scale company
which he represented in Wayne coun-
ty.
Thornburg was arrested Wednesday
by Deputy Sheriff Wadmen and held
in the county Jail to await the invesi-
cation of his case.
This is the first indictment returned
by the jury called to investigate the
alleged over-charges of city phys
icians
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
Accept Resignation
of Will II. Hays

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21-The res
ignation of Will H. Hays. as chairman
of the Indiana State Council of De-
Tense, handed to Governor Goodrich
yesterday has been accepted A letter
from the governor to Mr.. Hays &C
cepting the resignation was published
here today. The governor pays a
high tribute to Mr.. Hays and his
work in the council. AS yet no sue
cessor has been named by the gov
ernor. Mr.. Hays resigned because of
the time required in performing his
duties as chairman of the National
Republican committee
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
GERMAN SONGS
ARE THROWN OUT
OF SCHOOLS HERE

German songs will no longer be
sung in the Richmond public schools
Music Supervisor Sloane has omitted
40 songs from the Eleanor Smith
Music course taught in the schools
Music teachers were instructed not te
allow pupils to sing the following
songs:
Three Children Sliding
When Pussy Washes Face and
Hands
The Industrious Maiden
EX. ?
He Who Would a Soldier Be
Hare and Hunter
The Post
Our Pug
I've Bedded My Baby
The Threshers
Puss In the Snow
Dancing Song
Evening Song
Christmas Song
Something for Baby
Barefoot Gosling
Sleepy Song
Farewell to Winter
Happy Traveller
Come Out in the Sun
Fox and Foose
Dancing
Kite Song
Christmas Song
Study No. l
Study
Cuckoo
4 Stud
Prayer
German Melody
Soldiers Song
Christmas Song
A New Year Song
Round
A Song Of Hope
Exercises 5, 4
Out of Doors
German Song
The Wanderers Farewell-Parting
German Melodies I, 2, 5
Study
Autumn Days
A German Folksong
In the Woods
In the Forest
Drifting
My Lass
The Tower
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21

it is planned to increase their number
in the spring when the bathing season
is at its height.
The idea of employing girls in this
capacity was suggested by cousin
of one Of the male guards who volun-
teered for the army. She is Miss Beu-
lah Booker and was the first to be
employed, being on duty near the
plunge on the Venice beach. She was
quickly joined by Miss Vivian Haynes
and Miss Alma Jones, the trio doing
over a half mile of the beach. At the
present rate the score of beach resorts
surrounding Los Angeles all will have
pretty girl life guards within a few
weeks
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
WILL ATTEND CONFERENCE

Superintendent ]. T. Giles leaves
Saturday for Washington to attend a
meeting OF the superintendent Sec
ton of the National Educational as.
ISOLATION. Five thousand superinten.
dents from all parts of the United
States will attend.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
GERMANS HAVE BLACKLIST

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 21-The Ger.
mans here have issued blacklist
of their own, which was published re-
Gently in the local Tages Zeitung Vir-
tually all entente firms and agents,
naturally, are included in this list, but
interest centers mostly in the effect
the compilation will have on neutral
commercial houses that have been in.
Guided, apparently after careful con-
sideration.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
WILL HONOR FALLEN MEMBERS

LONDON. Feb. 21-A National La
Dor Memorial of Freedom and Peace"
is being organized and will be consid-
cred by special conference between
the Trade Union Congress and the
Labor Party, shortly. The idea is to
raise 100000 to build national
Headquarters for labor here as a men,
orial to tradeunionists who have fallen
turing the war.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21

19S4--Ladies' House Dress, with
Sleeve in Either of Two Lengths.
This style is simple, attractiv. and
comfortable. The right front overlaps
the left at the closing. The seeve
may be finished in wrist or dbow
length. The fulness at the waisline
is to be confined by a belt or u be
gathered, with casing underneath.
Bingham. seersucker, drill. linsne.
linen, alpaca, chambray, gabardne,
flannel flannelette and serge are all
good for this style. The Pattern is cut
in 6 sizes: "a, SO, IS, 40. AZ and AZ
inches bust measure. It requires IA
yards of 36-inch material for 36-in,h
size. The dress measures about %
yards at its lower edge.
A pattern Of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipts Of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Name s..................
Address ...................
City ..................
Address Pattern Department. Palla-
dunn.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21

the male guards disappeared one by
one. No men could be found to fill
their places and, in dispair, the beach
resort authorities appealed to the best
swimmers among the young women.
The response was gratifying and
astonishing, for it was found that the
girls not only patrolled the beaches
effectively, handled the life saving
apparatus with skill and kept a watch
full eye on the children playing in the
sand. out also did their bit for the Red
Cross by knitting sweaters and he'll
NETS fer soldiers while on duty.
incidentally, it also developed that
the new life guards added to the pop-
uiarlty OF surf bathing, and already
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
Every Person in This
Town Bought Stamps

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 21--
Charlotte, Mich, wins. Every man,
woman, and child in Charlotte has
bought war savings stamps, Repre-
sentative John Smith of Charlotte
proudly told the house today
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
KENNETH DOLLINS RESIGNS

Kenneth Dollins has resigned his
POSITION as assistant to Boys Secre-
tary Brunson in the boys department
at the Y. NJ. c. A.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-02-21
WILL Referee GAMES

Miss Marie Kaufman will referee
all the girls basketball games at saarl.
| ham college according to Miss Cara
Comstock. in charge Of the physical
department at the college.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

tive draft to politics as we do to the
army? For example, It should not
he difficult matter for representa-.
tive citizens, voicing the sentiments
OF business and professional men
farmers and the working classes, to
say to a man, I'VE want you to serve
us in the Legislature because we
thihll you can do the work which we
expect of you,' and then see to it
that the service required is rendered
BY taking common counsel we should
be able to fill the various offices sat
isfactorily and at the same time
eliminate the factional strife which
should be avoided as much as possi.
BILE. Sacrifice and service are the
dominant notes in American life at
this time; let the people make 1t
plain to all politicians that self-seek-
ing and personal strife are at dis
count. If this attitude is taken we
shall have a campaign which Will re-
suit in the election of patriots and
at the same time keep the commit
nifty free from the sort of political
contests which divide and weaken
us in our efforts to give loyal and
effective support to our government.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

the political fortunes and ambitions
cs particular individuals and the
self.seeking politician viii soon find
that he is playing to IN empty horJe.
II is tightly felt that any sort of con-
tention which tends to distract atten-
ton from the main issue is to be
deprecated To maintain the nation
at The liehest point of fighting eff
ciency il IS necessary that our people
be thoroughly united with the least
possible distraction from the business
OF war.
In the field OF national politics the
primo pal object to be sought is the
election OF congressman who are
thoroughly committed to the prose-
cution Of Inc war till kaiserism is
completely wiped out The people
win see TO it that none but 100 per
cent Alnel. cans are sent to congress
issues tEat enter into the war efforts
OF the nat!or are also involved in the
election of state officers and here
again the patriotic voter Will see to
Ii that none but loyal supporters OF
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
THE PARAMOUNT POLITICAL
ISSUE

During the present year local
state and congressional elections will
he feld. Candidates for various Off
ces are already looking after their
fences and the campaign for nomina-
tions is getting under way 1t is
hi,hly probable that before the con
test for offices goes very far gentle
men who possess ambitions to serve
lAe public will discover variety Of
@burning issues but in reality there
is but one paramount issue before
the american people at this time and
that is the winning of the war. To
this supreme object every other con
Sheraton must be subordinated. We
believe the vast majority of the peo-
pie feel this way about it and if the
politicians are wise they will govern
Ihemse.yes accordingly
in the face of the huge task which
confronts the nation, the people are
in no mocd TO take much interest in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

the strictly American policy are
piaced on guard
In the election of county Officers
and men to serve in the legislature,
it should not be necessary for us TO
50 through a hair-pulling affair that
will divide the voters into rival
camps and clans, stirring up person
al strife which must interfere with
our efforts to present a solid front
10 the common foe. 1t is very op-
perfume time to put into effect the
policy of letting the office seek the
nan. Thus far very few candidates
have announced and in this fact is
found evidence that men who want
Offices are properly sensing public
scltiment
no not misunderstood us; we do
not mean to convey the idea that the
election OF men to fill local and leg
islative offices is unimportant; on
the contrary, even with our hands
full of war business, it is very nee
essary for us to see to it that the
best possible man is placed in every
position. What we are saying is that
the personal element when enters
SO largely into politics must be side
tracked at this time and the cam
paign should be conducted with
view to the main issue, war. Why
not apply the principle of the selec-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

If you want to play the safety-first
policy, our advice is to wait a few
days before taking down the stove.
Behold the barefoot boy in our
midst once more. Considering the
price of shoe leather, can you blame
him?
Furthermore. B. w. Lubman is a
petty good authority on the subject
and ought to be able to tell you
whethe they are biting
Also, II is usually good idea to
put on your gas mask when you see
life insurance agent getting ready
to make drive on you
And it is really wonderful how
much satisfaction man has when
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF VICTORY

In summing up the immediate
task of the allied democracies, Gen.
eral Pershing says, with admirable
force and brevity, Germany must
be beaten, Germany can be beaten,
Germany will be beaten" This is
the report of a military expert after
a. Thorough survey of the field of war
and the resources of the participants
says the Chicago Daily News
Citizens who are prone to magnify
the difficulties of the democratic un-
dertaking and the rapidly disappear.
ing defects of democratic organiza-
tions would do well to memorI2e Gen
eral Pershing's words and repeat
them morning and evening as part
of each days service on behalf of
the cause for which the democracies
are 'igntlng.
The man or the nation that goes
into n fight convinced Of defeat is
defeated before a blow is struck.
On the other hand, the man or the
nation that refuses to consider the
possibility OF defeat can not be con.
quered America and its allies do
not concede the possibility of de-
feat Theirs is the psychology Of
victory
The splendidly courageous state
ment of General Pershing is, after
all, merely an epigrammatic present.
ment OF the universal crystallized
sentiment of democracy
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
III Learn yea how to lay eggs on the
Sabbath Detroit Free Press.
A Severe Ttest.

How to tell if you love her well
enough to mary her is the problem
the horse editor of the Paris Appeal
solves for its bachelor readers. Says
the II. E.:
"Wen, my boy, imagine her on a
hot sticky day bending over wash.
tub, scrubbing your clothes as your
mother used to do Picture her, as
you enter, stopping her work and
wiping the perspiration from her face
with the corner Of her apron. If you
feel that you would still care to kiss
her; that she still looks as good to
You as she does in her party togs,
so right ahead and marry her. She's
the girl Kansas City Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
4 + + i. 4 !. + + + r + I. 4
EXPRESS PAcKAGETTES

! + + i j. + + + + + = i J. !
Housewives mad enough to bust
Stop your kickin' up that dust
West Wind, sweeping DER the land
Have heart, take back thy sand
Hoover has Hollingsworth on your
trail-better keep your food pledge
Moreover, the average man is per
fectly willing for his wife to Hoover
i've on Easter millinery
81 Simp says he notices that it is
always easier to grow a garden when
there is plenty Of moisture.
Having fallen down on his job as
rain regulator, Dick Mckay might
just as well go to selling Thrift
Stamps.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
The Sn1artest
Easter Modes

The Easter Outfit Question is answered
pleasingly and Savingly. Fashions choicest
Easter Suits, Coats, Dresses, BlOuses and
Millinery widely represented in
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
A STOLEN SMILE FER TWO
~ j. j. ++* j. i
rhe Rlshop,s Parahle.

The BISHOPS Parable.
Bishop Paul Jones of Utah was
askeG By committee the other day
to support rather extreme Sunday
ordinance
Gentlemen, said the bishop, "the
wife of one of MY ministers saw her
l!ttle hoy last Sunday morning chas-
ing The hens al over the farmyard
with club
I'm learn you, he was shouting
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14

he wakes up to find a warm morning
and rolls over to sleep five minutes
longer because he doesn't have to
make a fire.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-03-14
COUNTY JUDGE
COUNTY COMMISSIONER

J. ]. Lancaster announces that is i
candidate for County Commissioner,
Southern District OF Grady county.
subject to the Democratic primary.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-06-24

Survey No. 1922, situate in Lat. 55 dcc. l2 min 39 sec. north and Long. l6O deg. 42 min. 12 sec. West, near Gravel Point on the southwesternly shore of iierendeen Bay, an arm of Rering Sea mGentinG the norrherly shore of the Alaska Peninsula in the Third Judicial Division of the Terri tory of Alaska, more particularly des- cIibcd as blows:
 Beginning at NJ. c. Corner No. l from whence U. $. l.. M. No. 1922 bears North 10 deg. Is min F sec. West, 9S.Ol chains distant and from sad Corner No. 1, running South lO.4S chains to Corner No. 2; thence running from said corner No. 2 East 6.S5 chain to M. C. Corner. No. 8; running thence by meandcrs along the line of mean high tide
 North IS deg. or min. East l.6S chs. North 2 deg. 51 min East 1.79 chs. North l2 deg. % min. West O.6O chs. North 54 deg. 3l min West Al chs. North 50 deg. 09 min. West 3.l2 chs. North 5S deg. 49 min West 2.30 chs. .o M. C. Corner No. l, the place of be- ginning, containing 5,56 acres. Mag. Var. l9 deg. 10 min. East.
 Any and all persons claiming any portion of the above described tract of land adverse to the applicant here in as aforesaid are hereby required to lile an adverse claim in accordance with the law with the Register and Be ,ever of .he United States Land Once at Juneau, Alaska during the petioC of the publication or before the expn ation of 50 days thereafter.
 C. B WAIKTR
 Register
 Date of First publication May 25 1918.
 Date of Last Publication August 2S ,oIS.