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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
TUESDAY

On British front quietest day since
offensive began, except for activity
of airmen who harrasS enemy along
front and miles to rear. In conse-
quence of salient. enemy front about
30 miles, and protection against at
tack means drawing on reserves, Aus
TRANS participating in battle in con
siderable numbers. Quality of rein
forcements from England highly
praised. Comparative rest of last few
days has recuperated troops. Most
trying feature Of sustained operations
is want of sleep and airmen curtail
ing 20 utmost slumber of Germans.
French war office says day marked
by spirited artillery fighting, partic-
ularly between Montdidier and Lassig-
ny. Batteries caught under fire en-
envy concentrations east of Cantigny.
German reconnaissance attacked by
our troops on left bank of Disc, south
west of Servais, repulsed. In Woevre
aid upper Alsace enemy attacks
without result.
Report from Haig's headquarters
says except for minor enterprises in
neighborhood of Serre and as result
we captured a German post, day
passed more quietly on whole battle
front.
Italian report says patrols were ac-
tive in Tonale area and In Valarsa
capturing prisoners. At Giudicaria
and east of Ponte Dell Friula enemy
parties driven back by rife fire.
Along whole front there has been
slight artillery activity. Bad wealth
er has hindered aerial activity.
Northwest of Toul American troops
again subjected to heavy lombard
ments on various parts OF sector.
American artillery retaliated effec-
lively. Usual patrols out last night,
but no clashes occurred. Weather
prevents aerial activity.
III fdIeSllHe DTItiSH loi'co PCh'
trated Turkish territory northeast Of
Jericho and successfully carried out
objective in cutting Hedjaz railway.
Large number of prisoners and guns,
machine guns and other wal stores
taken by British.
Armenian and Georgian inhabitants
of three Caucasus districts turned
over to Turkey by peace treaty be-
tween Russia and central powers have
former army to defend themselves
against Turks, who have begun mill
tary occupation Of Batum, Kars and
Ardaham.
Information concerning American
forces in France will be made public
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account of Daily Happenings

all day. British beat off Germans with
heavy losses to enemy. Haig report
ed heavy fighting continued along en-
tire 55.mile front. Localities changed
hands frequently in fighting. Capture
or lnnumerable German prisoners an
nounced.
American artillery after smothering
enemy batteries opposite Toul sector
with gas. dropped high explosives
which caused heavy explosion. They
shelled st. Baussant, projectiles find
ing targets for which they had been
searching, hitting hidden dumps and
causing numerous explosions.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04

Montdidier and Noyon, General Pesh-
ING reported, and says further: mo
new attacks launched by the Germans
north of the Somme. South of the
Somme and on front from Marcel Cave
TO Montdidier. Germans made heavy
attacks. Between Montdidier and
Noyon. both sides digging in. The
battle line on the evening of March
81 was same as reported yesterday
north of Somme. South of the Somme
battle line was as follows: Hamel,
Marcel Cave. Aubercourt, Hangard,
Demuin. Moreuil, Mailly, Ranval. Sou
v~ellern, Gravignos. Cantigny, Fon-
tame, Mesneil. Lamonchel, Ayencourt.
Rollot. Orvillers, Beermont, Roye.
Plessier, PASSED. and along Disc. Bar
isis.
State of d. adlock exists on larger
part of front held by French. Fact
that German offensive is at an end.
though there has been savage fight
ing on extreme western edge Of bat
tie zone. Encounters of large forces
have occurred north Of Moreuil, but
no decided advantage gained by leu
tonic invaders.
General Pershing now leading more
than Toe, 900 men to a point assigned
them by General Foch. These men
may be in battle line, and America
awaits news that they compare with
veterans Of France and Great Britain.
Preparations of another giant blow
against Italy as reports from Rome
say there is considerable activity on
Asiago plateau and along Piave river
and in Albania. On eastern shore of
Adriatic Austrians repulsod after at
tack on position held by Italians.
British troops in Mcsopotamia have
progressed to point midway between
Bagdad and Aleppo. If British reach
Aleppo and there join forces with
General Allenby's army fighting
nOrthward through Palestine, they
would cut off Arabian peninsula from
Turks.
Deluge of gas, shrapnel and high
explosive shells fell on portions of
American sector northwest of Toul for
hours last night and this morning.
Number of towns, trenches and roads
targets for enemy. Toward end OF
Smelling Germans let down barrage in
front Of American positions for good
measure. Little damage done. Amer
lean artillery retaliated and dropped
many shells.
Muddy roads were today damned
with Americans on move In some
cases marching in double lines, taking
up road from side to side. AS they
passed they were speeded on way
with cries such as: Eat EN- up!'
and Gee, you fellows are in luck!'
Orders to proceed toward plains Of
Picardy received from French high
command three days ago.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
FRIDAY

Gen. Foch, French chief of staff.
appointed to supreme command of all
allied and American forces in France.
From Arleux, north of Arras, to AL
bert, on the Somme, British lines hold
ing stubbornly and thrust back Ger
mans at number of points. From Al
bert south to Montdidier slow move
ment to west, but hills west of Mont
made against French along southern
side Of salient driven into allied lines,
asserted hat French counter attack
from Lassigny to Noyon going on.
Extreme depth of German wedge
about thirty-seven miles. German ad.
vance converging on Ainien3, railroad
center of northern France, from which
run main communications of British
army in northern France. Railroad
from Paris to Amiens was cut by Ger
mans at Montdidier, but this not vital
if Amiens held by allies. German
thrust in front of Arras, apparently
come to a stop before Orange hill,
Telegraph hill and labyrinth strong
holds held by British in this sector.
Repeated mass attacks by Germans
resulted in terrible losses to them
without breaking line and causing
Strengthening of front before Arras.
ENrapnh ronnrtC ciIarf ~, IN yrorroc
from Lassigny to Noyon, except that
attack still continuing and fresh
French troops arriving in this region
Nothing developed to show this is
more than purely local engagement
fought for purpose of preventing Ger
mans from reaching Disc river and
having stream as protection to left
flank. Along battle front of the Disc
notable diminution of fighting during
day. Offensive activity of Germans
manifested only by local attacks
against a few points along front.
Seventy-fve persons killed and nine
ty wounded, mostly m and chill
dren, by shell from German long
range gun fell on church in Paris
while Good Friday services were be-
ing held.
American positions in town on line
northwest of Toul heavily bombarded
for FIVE hours. Enemy used shrapnel,
high explosives, gas and i~ncendiary
shells. Barrage Of American fire
swept across No Mans Land and an
other in direction Of flank. All Amer
lean machine guns in action and
Americans stood by ready for Ger.
mans. None appeared, however.
Officially reported from Rome that
Austrian divisions from Russia and
Galicia, 480, 900, arrived or Italian
front but no developments there indi-
eating where a blow from Teutons
will fall.
New advance by Germans in Rus
STA noted. Movement in neighborhood
of Kursk, 100 miles south of Moscow,
Austrian statement denies that boil
shevik forces have recaptured Odes'
sa, great Russian port on Black sea
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
SUN DAY

Battle slacken1ng. Attacks OF Ger
mans less violent and less numerous
and enemy feverishly digging in, in
neighborhood of Lassigny. General
impression is situation is more salts
factory.
British restored line south of the
Somme in Luce valley, after vigorous
counter attack. Too strong attacks
by Germans on front from Marceloave
to Somme repulsed, heavy losses to
enemy. North of Somme Germans at
tack with four waves of infantry and
beaten back. In neighborhood of
Serre. Z miles above Albert, British
advanced line, taking prisoners and
40 machine guns. SO great the losses
Of Germans in front OF British north
of SOmme Sunday saw them unWill-
ing to take up battle. Along Scarpe,
British wen on offensive and east of
Arras captured village of Feuchy.
French and British, fighting Shout
der to shoulder, beat back enemy.
Launching fresh electives, Germans
attempted to pierce Allied front be-
fighting during past two days. Nor
euil, objective key of encmy's encirc-
ling move, captured by Germans on
Saturday by wave of troops, but re-
captured by Anglo-French troops, lost
again same day and retaken in a
bayonet attack by French. In bend
of line between Moreuil and Lassigny
Germans made frantic efforts to break
through, but French held them, and
recaptured several villages. Presence
on Franco-British front of Bulgarian
and Austrian troops has been cstab-
lished.
Opinion Is general at both Paris and
Washington that battle will be a long
one, perhaps keeping up for months.
with series of pauses between various
places.
al NlOOPo w. ~
allies for use at once. American
troops fighting side by side with Brit
ish and French in battle raging in
northern France. Activity behind
German lines opposite American front
on Toul sector, battalion seen on the
march. Infantry being shifted while
cavalry seen again. Three American
patrols penetrated enemy's lines last
night. American artillery directed
heavy fire, effectively Smelling work
parties and still targets. Enemy gas
shelled American trenches today with
out effect.
On Italian front British troops hold
ing MOntelo section relieved and take
new sector on Asiago plateau. Fly
ing corps since arrival in Italy has
destroyed SO enemy machines and
lost ten.
Seizure of Dutch merchantmen in
American ports characterized by the
Dutch government, in statement in Of
fetal Gazette as IAN act of violence
which it will oppose with all the en-
ergy of it's conviction and its wound
ed national feeling"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04

from headquarters Of expeditiOnaly
forces. Information about troops at
home will be given out by war depart
ment. Activities OF American forces
brigaded with French and British
troops will be covered in official state
ments issued by those governments.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
ENEMY

Chicago Tribune: The suggestion
from Washington hat German propa-
ganda is on the increase in this coul-
try need not be taken in an alarmist
spirit, but we shall be very unwise un-
less we make sure We are taking ev-
cry possible %precaution against enemy
happened in Italy; we know what hap
pened in Russia, and the Bolo Pasha
case is fresh in our minds.
Mr.. Palmer. the alien property cos
todian, indicates that German owned
industries and business institutions in
this country form the natural chan
nels through which the German gov
eminent acts. They are analogous in
certain respects to German naval or
submarine bases. If we could succeed
in destroying those bases we should
render the German navy practically
powerless.
Mr.. Palmer proposes hat German in
dustries in the United States be sold
to Americans. The proceeds would be
turned into government bonds, the III
innate disposition of which would be
determined at the peace conference.
Such a step would seem to be only "A
matter of common prudence. 1t is de
clared that Germany has already con
iiscated American property, and there
is no good reason why we should be
more tender of German property.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04

The above map shows the per cntage of the physically fit e that
sent by the several states to the National Army under the selecive
system. South Dakota has just reason Ito be proud of her record
|She is the only state whose full quota had a general average of more
eighty per cen fit The general rule, rs developed by the examin.
|auon, is that the boys from the cities pass a higher average than the
boys from the country. but this statei is N exception. With n big cities
I'VE lead thu nation in the matter Of lei who are best fitted by nature
flor service to defend the country. All glory to the Sunshine State"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04

There may be no definite proof that
the offices of the German steamship
lines, for instance, are centers for en-
envy espionage. but such Institutions
are clearly potential sources of dan
ger. We ought not take any more chan
ces than necessary.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
SATURDAY

Battle on Morcuil-Lassigny front
continued whole day along sixty kilo-
meters. German assaults, multiplied
in force. incessant, French counter at
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04

q Inside Information is
the costly, valuable in
gredient that figures
most prominently in all
business deals.
There is a wealth Of
Inside Information" in
the want ads.
q Many business men
whose preeminent sue
cess is attributed to a
highly developed fore
sight and shrewdness,
are in reality making
daily use Of this want ad
Inside Information.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-04-04
MONDAY

Both sides digging in" between
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
PRIVATE RHODES
KILLED IN ACTION
Former Newark Drug Clerk
Makes the Supreme
Sacrifice
A. c. WHARTON
DIES OF WOUNDS

Special 10 The Etenins Journal.
NEWARK, Nov. 29.-word has been
received by George w. Rhodes that
James A. Bradley, who was formerly
a clerk in Mr.. Rhodes drug store. was
killed in action IN France on October
b. He was a son Of John s. Bradley.
OF Riyerton, n. j.. and IL was the lat
ter who notified Mr.. Rhodes OF his sons
death. He had a host OF friends in
Newark.
The deceased soldier went overseas
some months ago as a private in the
Goth Infantry. and worked himself up
to battalion sergeant major. He was
preparing TO enter an officers training
school about the time that he was
killed. In a letter which Mr. Rhodes
received from Sergeant Bradley, several
weeks ago. he spoke Of accidentally
meeting on the battlefield Lieutonanis
Ferguson and Bounds, both former Del
aware College students.
Word has also been received in New
ark Of the death Of Alfred C. Wharton,
a former compositfr on the Newark
Post, in base hospital in France, on
October %, as the result OF wounds re-
ceiyed in action a few days previous.
He was working on the Newark Post
when this country entered the war.
He returned 10 his home at Crlsheld.
Md, and Joined the Maryland National
Guards.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
BETTER THAN CAL0MEL
Thousands Have Discovered DR.
Edwards Olive Tablets are
a Harmless Substitute.

DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi.
tuto for cslomel - are q mild but sure
laxative, and their effect on the liver is
almost instantaneous They are the result
of DR.. Edwards determination not to treat
liver and bowel complaints with calomel.
His efforts to Danish II brought out these
little olive.colored tablets
These pleasant little tablets do the good
that calomel does. but have no bad after
effects. They don't injure she teeth like
strong liquids or calomel. They take hold
of the trouble and quickly correct II. Why
cure the liver at the expense Of the teeth
Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the
gums So do strong liquids. II Is best not
to take cslomel, but to let DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets take It's place.
Most headaches, "dullness" and that
lazy feeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DIR. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel '1oggy" and
"heavy." Note how they clear" clouded
brain and how they 'perk up" the spirits
loc and 25c box. All druggists
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
STORE
DO Christmas Buying At Once

careful you will be getting gs-ohers
buying early why Come special
for the day The famous pink stamps all purchases
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
GOVERNOR COMMITTEES
MONEYS SENTENCE

> Z SACRAMENTO. Cal, Nov 29.-Gov-
lernor Stephens has commuted Thomas
J. Moneys death sentence 10 life inn
prisonment.
The Governors action was taken az
ter Charles NJ. Fickert. district sttor-
ney OF San Francisco, who prosecuted
Mooney, convicted in the bomb cases
had sent a telegram 10 the Governor
appealing for a personal hearing on
the Mooney case before the Governor
made decision upon appeals for Glenn
cncy.
Fickert made no reference in his tele-
gram 10 the report Of John B. Dens-
more, Federal director general Of en-
ployment for the Department Of Labor.
in which Densmore made charges OF
irregularities in the Mooney cases and
Of an alleged "frsme-up" in the case Of
MONEYS wife, who was acquitted on
one Of the ten counts Of murder, made
against Mooney, his wife and three
others.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
Gift Shoes On
Sale Tomorrow

And We offer:
Ladies lace, Russian calf, cloth tops,
military heel Shoes, very special at $500
the pair. Don't fail to attend this special
shoe sale.
New Spats in all the seasons newest
shades. Prices ranging from $1.50 to
$500 the pair.
Extraordinary, indeed, are the follow
ing specials in pearl grey kid vamp, with
cloth top and Louis heel; battleShip grey
vamp, cloth top and leather heel Havana
brown kid vamp and Louis heel, tan calf
cloth tops, $500 value Foro Wednes-
day. $500.
Children's odd lots of Russia calf and
black patent coltskin, at $500, $3.50
and $500. ....
ChildrenS black gun metal, lace Regu-
lar $500 quality, at $2.35.
Ladies' white button OvergaiterS, eight
button. Regular $1.50 and $500. For
Saturday, $1.0O the pair.
Ladies black patent kid vamp, white
tops; also white kid lace and low vamp,
with white tops Regular price 5000.
During this sale $500 pair.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
OVERSEAS WOUNDED.
ARE AT CAMP DIX.
Many Steal March on Rela-
tives Seeking Them in
Base Hospital
SEND MESSAGES
TO FRIENDS ACROSS

CAMP DIX, Wrightstown, n. j., Nov.
29-Surgeons decided at the last mo-
ment yesterday that a score OF Phlladel-
phia soldiers in the detachment OF over
seas convalescents who arrived here
Wednesday night were so far recovered
that they could have a days leave, and
they caught the early morning train
for their home. In their Joy many
forgot to notify the home folks. and
in several cases parents and relatives
focked TO the hospital wards only TO
discover their sons gone.
The first of the lightning Division
wounded. men who trained at Camp Dix,
have arrived, bringing with them the
first stories Of how the Seventy-eighth
hit hard and fast when 10 at last got
at the Huns in the Toul sector.
The majority OF the wounded in the
first detachment to reach the base hos
pital here are men from Pennsylvania,
New Jersey. New York and a few from
New England. They evidently have had
the best Of care, for. despite their
wounds. their faces are pictures Of
health.
Twenty thousand Soldiers OF Uncle
sam ate a Thanksgiving dinner yester-
day. For 700 Of them who got their
discharges yesterday it was a farewell
feast. They left camp in the afternoon.
stuffed with turkey Another 5000 are
preparing TO leave the service as soon
as the personnel office can complete
their records.
For the thousands OF men remaining
in the camp for the holiday the pro
gram arranged by welfare organizations
made it. truly fectlve occasion. Re
ligious services were held in all Y. NJ
c. A. huts this morning and a central
mass was celebrated in the main build
ing OF the knights OF Columbus. with a
sermon by Chaplain John Campbell, Of
Philadelphia. Chaplain Peter +. Egan,
Of the tank corps, was celebrant; Chap
lain Z. J. Britt, Of 1.-THE base hospital.
deason; Chaplain V. ]. Dougherty. Of
Philadelphia. sub-deacon. A double
quartet from st. Vincent's Seminary,
Philadelphia, led the singing.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
SWAMP.R00T FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine
for curable ailments OF the kidneys,
liver and bladder.
Or. Kilmer's. Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that IL has prov
en- 10 be just the remedy needed in
thousands upon thousands Of distress
ing cases. Swamp-Root, a physicians
prescription for special diseases; makes
friends quickly because its mild and
immediate effect is soon realized in
most cases. It is a gentle, healing vege-
table compound.
Start treatment az once, Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, med
lum and large.
However, If you wish first TO test this
great preparation send 10 cents to DR..
Kilmer 6 Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure
and mention The Wilmington Evening
Journal.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
Sweaters for Gifts

Sweaters in all colors, $3.50 to $11.OO.
Silk Japanese Vests in all black, all
white; also black, lined in pink, laven-
der and white, $500 without sleeves;
$500 with sleeves.
Knitted Jackets in gray, black, pink,
blue, copen, rose and combined colors,
$l.35 to $500.
Cardigan Jackets in gray and black,
for house or street wear, $2.25 and $500.
CorSetS for the stout women in all the
best makeS-Nemo, Rengo Belt, Bon Ton
and w. B. Prices from $3.50 TO $3.50.
Also many different styles in both, pink
and white, for the slender figure, $500
to $500, in other good makes.
We keep the popular Athletic or rub
Der top Corsets for $1.5O, $500 and up.
Bust ConfinerS and Brassieres for gifts,
in satin or lace, S1.00, $l.50 and $500.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
NEW CHURCH FOR CITY

As the result Of nearly 500 Methodist
Protestants having moved 10 this city
from the Marylsnd-Delaware Peninsula
within the past four or five years, the
members OF that denomination residing
here are preparing plans for the cree
ton Of a church here to cost not less
than $4,000. According 70 the Rev. ].
NJ. Sheridan. superintendent Of the
church extension work OF the Maryland
Conference. the churches OF the denomi-
nation in this city have not been as at
tractive as they might be and there is
a strong tendency 10 drift 10 other
churches. There are two NJ. p. churches
in this city.
Evening journal., 1918-11-29
SPECIAL SERVICES
AT ADAS KODESCH

All arrangements have been completed
for the opening OF the second season Of
the special Sabbath services 20 be held
tonight. at the Adss Kodesch Synagogue,
Services conducted last season by the
rabbi OF the congregation, proved a
great success On account OF the cpl
demic II was impossible TO start them
again any earlier in the season.
Tonight being the Feast OF Hanukksh,
or as il is. generally called. the Reast OF
the Maccabes, the address 30 be deliv-
cred by Rabbi David b. Swiren. will be
entitled "The Chanucah Candles" Rab-
bl Swiren has some new and humorous
words to tell his hearers. The services
viii commence at o'clock tonight and
all men and women are invited TO come
and participate in the services and lis
ten TO the sermon.