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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03

The public should be prepared, Gen eral Maurice said, for some losses or both ground and men if the Germans attempt really determined offensive operations. They would not however. be able to inflict any such losses on the allies as the latter had inflicted on the Germans during the last year, he declared
 SITUATION AT CAMBRIA
 'The enemy in the past fortnight has been attempting numerous raids, mostly on small scale.' began Gen eral Maurice At Cambrai. however, he tried a larger operation with the object of getting control of a ridge on the British flank, whence he hoped he could strangle the supplies to 9 British salient and force it's withdraw al. His attack, however. ended in an almost complete failure. for although he gained few hundred yards Of our front trenches he failed to set foot on the ridge anywhere.
 These attempts to take the offen- sive" continued the general, ..are d sign of a new distribution of the bei- ligerent forces on the western front. The enemy is steadily bringing troops from Russia with the aim of re-estab- fishing his superiority over the Anglo French forces. The Germans do not possess a magic carpet and cannot transfer. troops at a supernatural rate. especially under winter transport con- ditions. Nevertheless, there is steady flow of German troops westward.
 The Germans are still long way from having superior numbers on this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
J. c. Curry of Clanton
 May Succeed Tate as
 Solicitor in Fifteenth

Montgomery, January 2.-(Special,)-J c. Curry of Clanton, candidate for lieu tenant governor in 1914 probably will b' appointed solicitor of the fifteenth judicial circuit as the success of F. LloyC Tate, appointed attorney general. MT Curry was the running mate of Govern or Henderson in the campaign but wa defeated by Thomas E. Kilby of Annistor and Governor Henderson is expected tt reward him with the appointment. An other applicant is George Tucker O. Prattvile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
HEAVY SNOWFALL

Paris, January 2.-Another heavy fall of snow in eastern and central France and in the Vosges has greatly increased transportation difficulties. Lyons, with zero temperature, almost unheard of there, is snowbound. The Lyons Medi- terranean line has cancelled consider able number of trains, and the few still running are hours late. St. Etienne, in the heart of the great iron working dis trict of central France, is under three feet of snow, and the railroads i'll the region are completely blocked.
 Paris and northern France, curiously enough, are far more favored as regards both temperature and snow than central and southern France, and transportation of the armies is going on without inter- Iuption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
SHOE MACHINERY JOINS
ROTOGRAVURE WITH
 TODAY'S AGE-HERALD


 The ROtOgravure Section of The Agc-Herald which was to have appeared with last Sundays is- sue is being sent out with today's issue of this newspaper. It was felt that Age-Herald readers would ap- preciate this more than to wait un- til next Sunday. Arrangements were accordingly made to get the sections Issued just as soon as re- ccived i'm Birminxham.
 The issue last Sunday was missed because of conKestcd trans- portation conditions which made 1t impossible for the sections to reach BirminEham In time.
 This Issue of the RotOgravurs will be found unusually attract. i've.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Summary of the News

GENERAL NEWS 1-American war machine will he speeded up and mighty army will he hurried to France. Solid coal trains rushing eastward. Italians defeat another nttenpt of enemy to cross the lower Piave river.
 Boishevik leaders are dissatisfied d with peace terms of central powers.
 Big increase of British and French ship losses. Steel corporation to oppose delay. Ordnance department to be reor- ganixed. 2-HOOver wants more power for food administrations.
 LOCAL NEWS -Bryan to speak at big ratffica- tion meeting to be held Janu- ary 22.
 Local mercha >ts will employ mnny women to tak> place of men. Third sas we'll K brought In on Aidrich dome. Crawford Johnson and DOnneliy to address realtors. 7-HarrisOn talks to ROtarians.
 FEATUEES 4---IEditoriaI comment. 6--soctety and Dolly Dalrymple. e-Markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
AERIAL ACTIVITY

Paris, January 2.-SIX German air. planes were put of action yesterday by the French, it is announced officially. Artillery fighting continues at various points on the front. but no large infan- try actions are reported The statement follows:
 There were intermittent artillery ac- tions at some points on the front, We made a successful raid in the region north of Courtecon and brought back prisoners. There were patrol encounters south of Corbcny. Everywhere else the night passed in quiet"
 In the course of numerous aerial com bats French pilots yesterday brought down four German airplanes. Two other German machines, badly damaged. fell within the enemy lines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
PERSHING REPORTS SEVEN DEATHS IN
 HIS OVERSEA ARMY
Two Alabama Men Are Included in the List Sent to
 Washington

Washington. January 2. - Seven deaths were reported today by General Pershing. They include Private Ester Edwards. stevedore regiment. spinal meningitis; brother. Cliff Edwards. 2612 F.. alley, Birmingham. Ala. and Private Henry Threet stevedore, pneumonia; sister, Lucy Threet. Salem. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Six Deaths From Meningitis and Pneumonia Reported
 From Camp w h e eler

Macon, Ga, January 2.-Six deaths from pneumonia and meningitis among soldiers at Camp Wheeler during the last 24 hours were announced tonight at di- meningitis are. John Chatham, l23d in- fanry, and Roy s. Phillips 11sth field ar tillery. Those who died from pneumonia were: Eugene Anthony, Eighth field arr tillery; Manly Sasbee. l2sd infantry: George R. Mitchell. Madison, Ga; Ray Orten, 124th infantry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Boats Filled With Austr0- Germans Scattered Be-
 fore Able to Land
BRITISH REFUSE CONTINUOUS RAIDS ON ,, BELGO-ARRAS LINE
Six Hostile Airplanes Are Put Out of Action by
 French Flyers-Weath- CT Is Severe

Rome, January 1.-The Italian gov crnment has taken measures to i'm terms all enemy subjects in Italy with in four or five days, La Epoca says. No exceptions will he made.
 Rome, January 2.-Another, attempt to cross the Piave river has been de- fented by the Italians, the war office announces. Half n score of vessels load ed with enemy troops were dispersed nt Intestadura, when the crossing was attempted.
 British patrols have been active In attacking hostile advanced posts with considerable success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
GERMANS MAKE RAIDS

London. January 2.-Several raids were made by the German forces last night on Arras fronts The official statement is sued by the war department today says that all the raiding parties were re- pulsed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
VIENNA ADMITS WITHDRAWAL

London, January 2.-rhe withdrawal
 of the Austrian troops which forced a crossing of the Piave river above Venice to the eastern bank of the river, which was announced in yesterdays Italian official statement. took place on Wednes- day of last week, according to an off eal Austrian announcement received
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Arglo-French Expect
 Great Enemy Ofensiue
 On Western Line Soon

2The probability of taking offensive attitude the pointed of military his weekly talk the Associated Press today. factors that contributed this probability the
  the that the to take considerable part in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
CIVILIANS NEEDEP

ssIt ie contannnlatad that thiy form Of oreanization u,i,l make if nbssible to use to tbs ful,ast a~tant tba Experience of additiona, men trained in lcivil life, who viii he calIe. to tho service for that n,,r,oss Exnsr,encad business executives wiiI ha mt in cha fge of the procuremant and nrod,,ction divisions, and the work of those divisidns will be entrusted to recentrv commissjbned civil ians. supplementad nv fnrtber Acquisition of trained exnerts ana men of proven business ability
 ..The name of a nrominent civilian will he Announced within a few days to head tbe production d;v;sion 1,3l. Samuel 1TcRoberts forna,,v exacuflve mana ger of the National City bafin v we" York. will be place5 in oi me procurement division"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
BERLIN REPORT

Berlin, January 2.-(Via London l--Aside from heavy artillery firing at points or the Franco Belgian ana Italian fronts little activity in any war theatre is dis closed by today's account contained ir the official communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
Biz Increase m British Ship Losses
 Sholun m Report

London January 2Egteen British merchantmen of 16OO have been sunk by mine submarine during the past week according the admiralty tonight Three merchantmen under 1900 also sunk This is teria increase the previous week. when the snngs bered 12, of whicE il thasi 1900 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
French Lose Nine Ships

Paris January 2Nine French merchant ships of by submarines ending of otonso steame failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
POOLING ARRANGEMENT

|b this pooling arrangement was agreed bon. The contributions likewise of the |Puntries associated with the United Rates were determined. This pooling ar Engagement guaranteed the full equip |Ient of every kind would be available all American troops sent to Europe
 'pring this year, 19lS.''
 Looking beyond 1918 the United States Hill have no need to seek military eouip- Tent of any kind away from home. Be 'Pre the present year ends its full war
 |fsources will have been made avail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
STATEMENT ISSUW

The reorganization was anna ' this statement:
 'The Secretary of War has ,,.. eu plan for the reorganization foH '. S nance department as announceF . c eral Crozier's testimony beforel " - s < ate committee, and the plan is o" ing put into effect. ,
 Heretofore the business of ~ V. nance department has been cons ~. ..u - H o' five separate and more or lesst s;.aa.ia =, dent organizations, under the uii..s.i.' se.io of the chief of ordnance. Thesd ,r .stoi ' will now be consolidated. Tho .-,'' os ordnance will be assisted by ant se s,, administrative and advisory st an. ln principal business functions ot .ne ue partment, as distinct from the .eIniiioa designing and other scientific Toln Wi'l which it is charged will be c iiieu o' by four operating divisions:
 Procurement division.
 Production division.
 Inspection division.
 "SuDDly division
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
McAdoo and Fuel Adminls- tration Cooperating Fol
 lowing Conference
FREIGHT IS MOVING FASTER THAN BEFORE
This Is So Under New Government Direction in Spite of Weather. To Discuss the Labor
 Question

Washington, January 2.-Soiid coal trains were ordered moved eastward ahead of all other freight tonight aft CT conferences between the director general of railroads and the fuel ad- ministrator on plans for speeding coai to New England and other sections short of coal in the midst or DiiH- gard. The railroads were directed 10 give preference so far as possipie 'o shipments from mines nearest the des- tanation, to curtail hnuIs and promote efficiency.
 The organization of a great army or laborers loaned by cities and corpora tions to unload coal and other freight at congested terminals is under consld- eration, and some thought even mas been given to the possibility of haVlng soldiers assigned to these tasks II the civilian organization proves impracti- cable
 FREIGHT MOVING FASTER
 Despite the weather freight actual ly is moving faster than before the government assumed management, ae- cording to reports from 1nterestate ,commerce commission inspectors. Con vested switch yards are being cleared ] without regard to old priority orders l Director General McAdoo devoted al most his entire time today in consulta- 1 tion with members of his advisory board and Fuel Administrator Garheld. 1 Tomorrow he will discuss the labor sit l uation under government operation l with heads of the four railway brother hoods. who were invited to confer with him. They will be told of the pressing necessity, not only for retaining all
 tSaS esxs;st, sSlo rk m es2yA but for drawing new employes, into theSseryiee, and for sus <
 taining high ordir or eiiieiencs'
 NO WAGE DEylSlON NoW
 Wages probably wiii not pe ais cussed at tba oonf renee except ir
 general way, but sss'khe e S heads may be told tha sl ste.,, -,1 1 lem of readjusting wages l.n..,S., ~ soon as ,ho ano ;aiae operating ana +raffie o,,as.to asposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
BANKER HEADS DIyISION

Col. Samuel McRoberts, formeI.l tive manager of the National (. of New York. is named chie procurement division, one of t;se
 into which the business functidi bureau are divided, and the na civilian to head the production will be announced in a few da3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
REORGAN|zAT|)N0F
 ORDNANCE BUREAU
 IS ANN . UkC )

w...; ~enera1 re- organization of the Ordnan
 with experienced business nj head of important divisions chief of ordnance was ammo
 r;yht h .. It.
 PLANS OUTLINED
 The new plan, under which Y ,,,. p,o V posed to make the bureau a gS s.o w. .,s ing unit modelled somewhat W British ministry of munitions, mas oa. lined to the Senate military .t. ? recently by Major General Cro aas ", of ordnance. while he was bei :, r ly questioned concerning delay 'o oe hciencies in supplies of rifles , e. non. It now has been approve'4 " oe retary Baker and put into effes:a..
 General Crozier, whose renom. "a M iUi s,l. pending in the Senate, continuef q" ..ei and no change is made in tle assisi Il ment of .Brigadier General W,eeoi q acting chief while General Croz' on the new war corucit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
HURRY sHIPBUILDING
START TO MAKE GOOD

Even as the nature of this agreement |hich has bound all the resources of |Pre than half of the world into one
 tCsntinued on Page seven)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-03
UNITY OF ACTION

The first recommendation of the mis- ion is for ''entire military. naval and conomic unity of action between the owers opposed to Germany That is re- arded as having been accomplished.
 The summary of the military confer Inces attended by General Bliss shows hat an agreement to pool resources pr the mutual advantages of all' was uttered into. There follows this signifi- laut cfa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

thumb aad AAser. with their ends on
. turning griaastsass Arst one and
then the other eslng ground. The little
steel bohbins are next fed into ma
chine. which hattcns and cutters, the
heads. after which the eyes arc
punched. They are now complete
needles. but rough and easily bent.
Careful heating and sudden cooling
give them the necessary temper, and
nothing remains but to give them
their Anal polish. On coarse cloth
needles are spread to the number OF
10000 or $4,000. Emery dust rs spread
over them, oil In sprinkled on. and soft
soap daubed over the cloth, whore IL
rolls about for twelve hours or more.
When taken from this friction bath the
needles require only a rinsing In clean
hot water. when they are ready to be
sorted and packed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21
A Ne Hese,taIIs.

Miss B. TAempson. three nijsa
northeast of the city. y In critical
condition At the Deaconess with perl
tonltis. She underwent an emergency
operation Friday evening for appendi-
citis and It was found the appendix
had ruptured.
Miss Alice Haigh. OF Melbourne. had
her tonsils and adenoids removed this
morning at the Deaconcss,
Quincy Joiner. OF Union. submitted
OF an operation for acute appendicitis
this afternoon at the Deaconess.
n. T.. Rensdale. OF Tama, Is at the
Deaconess for treatment.
william Thoms. OF Reinbeck, under
went an operation this morning Mt the
Deaconess for infected gall bladder
and removal Of gall stones. His con-
dit!on Is serious.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21
Old sIksr,an CITY.

One Of the principal Siberian cities
II Tobolsk. the commercial center Of
the vast province Of Tobolsk. which
extends over an area OF 100000 square
miles, large portion Of which, how
ever, Is practically uninhabitcd. The
most prominent building In the city Is
the Kremlin, built In imitation Of the
great citadel In Moscow. This struc-
ture was erected by Swedish prisoners
Of war captured by Peter the Great vt
the battle OF Poltaya In l7O0.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

The needle goes thru many opera
They are first cut in suitable lengths
from coils Of steel wire. After a bath
Of such bits as have been cut out. they
arc placed in a furnace, then rolled un-
I'll perfectly straight. Next. the needle
pointer takes up a dozen or so Of the
wires and rolls them between his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21
M WuY mo WnalefeaE
r HASuljoUJ2,

0v9 THREE MILLION ylash-
llgh1D 90 = - IN this eountxy. Each
- = Lighting Plant for smsrgsaey
~. n Initial cost b very ow. Tia
ult0aAs worth cannot b eomputsd.
s.The father who Wa abe b find
~ ehlld In ths su,oks-fillsd room by
uAseas Of HI flashlight. Tie man IN the
dSifting bat who was abe % signal
hs,p would have eoasidsrsd his flash
light ehsap at my price. Il was not 30
many years since that . Flashlight was
sepridsrsd . Toy, but now It II nsoes-
stty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Willie had as q neighbor a larger
boy named Robert, OF whom he was
fond. He would watch for Roberts
return from school. as he knew he
would play with him and amuse him.
One Cay he was asked why he liked
Robert so well and he said, "Robert Is
lust like n papa to me-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21
ventino His Wrath.

"Of course you don't permit your
husband to talk back to YOU" re-
marked the first strong minded
woman.
Certainly not" said the second
strong minded woman. but some
times. after have given John a piece
Of my mind, he rushes to the cellar and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

The invisible powers are constantly
producing new and startling manifesto
tons to convert the skeptical and
strengthen the believer. Come and see
for yourself. Take no ones word. In
vestigate and believe your own eyes.
Be guided by your own reason. See
Dr. Hume and his company Of mediums
at the Odeon Theater Sunday night
Beleave nothing you hear. Every man
and woman has right to see and think
for themselves. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

shalsss down tAs furnAce - fuss1naly
that ] have an idea what he usioAt -
to me II he dared."--Birminstou Ags-
Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Mrs. F. N. Anderson came home
Friday evening from Oskaloosa where
she has been visiting relatives and
friends for several days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

A smokeless Christma5. no SCOT, no
muss IL you 20 hause SCOT remover In
your furnace. McCarten Plumbing
Company, E1k's building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

ASH am leaving town would like te
sell. my strictly modern eight room
house with full lot. Robt. Mullin. I'LL
West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Gildner Bros. will close out all 81!
bath robes at $3.50; also have q specia
value at $4.35 to close out. Patterns
are good. Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Always ask your grocer for Sweet
Home bread. Central Bakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Fresh butter milk four times week
+. II. Willard. 207 South Third ave-
nue..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

How about fancy silk hose for q
Christmas gift? Our line Is complete
Gildner Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Kodak albums and memory book.
New line. Bowens' Kodakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

SILK shirts for dress. or good fianne
shirts for general wear, make excellent
ChriAtmas gifts. Gildner Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Auto paint shop lot North Center
street. Let US show you our 1919 col
crs. J. ]. FINLEY.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

We have our stock OF books right
up to the minute. Simmons book
store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Yol can nnd Gift foy any or every
member OF the family. Bowen's no
bakery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Miss Ella Arnold, Kindergarten at
the Franklin school, left Friday even
ing for her home in Oak Park, ILL.,, to
spend the holidays.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Thsssilbibles department Of the
Wom4n.s Club will meet Monday after
noon at 2:30 at the Y. w. c. A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Gildner Bros, will close out all S15
bath robes at 1890: also have a special
value at $4.35 to close out. Patterns
are good. Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

We can all your orders with Frank
lin county lump coal. Cook Bros.
Grain Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

We have plenty of fresh milk bring
your pail. Save delivery, F. H. Will
lard. GOT South Third avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

In athenic bronze, we have desk sets.
jewel boxes. smoking sets. picture
frames, cigarette cases, book holders
letter files, etc. W. Nj. Hodges, Jew eler
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

A fern. a blooming plant, or boa
Of our flowers. will help you to give
some one "a Merry Christmas" Kemble
Green houses.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Special cash discount on china. cut
glass and brass goods. Simmons BOOK
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Fur and wool lined auto or dress
gloves or .. fur cap are useful gifts
Gildner Bros.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Just one big evergreen left; sixteen
feet high, better order 1t tonight, II
wanted. A few from six to eight feet
in height. Phone No. q Reynolds &
Sheldon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Public dance. Shrubs hall, Saturday
Dec. al.-Adyertioement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

SAY It with Kembles F1oweEs".-
A dva RI inament
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Our store will be open Monday even
ing. Tuesday we will close at $50 in
order that our employees may enjoy the
Christmas Eve with their families
Burch Bros Co., e, r. Lay.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

Dr.. r. q. Tabor, a dentist Of this
city, who went to the state university
about Oct. and who has been
demonstration Of clinical operations in
the s. A. T. c, returned to the city
Friday night to live.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-21

For sale - Thirty-acre farm, 5h
miles south Of court house. Good house
and barn and out-buildings. good
water, near school. Inquire OF r. A.
| Hill. referee, F. L. Meeker, attorney.