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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
British Advance on Wide Front.

London. Sept. 30-BritiSh Ameri
in Field Marshal Haig's greatest of.
CenSive.
British and American troops launch.
ed an attack northwest of st. QuentiH
fierce fighting is taking place on tn
entire front from St Quentin 10 III,
5carpe, about thirty-fve miles.
Unofficial reports say the British
have reached the outskirts of Cambria
lie Catelet, La Vacquerie. Nauroy
Iiony and Villers- Guislain, in the 81
ed. hut this is not official. The Brit.
.Sh are also aStride the st. Quentin
Cambria railway.
Between DiXmude and YpreS, Is
Belgium 5000 prisoners have been
captured and the Germans have Zen
pressed hack fEana- fasr- to Eve nal
The British enlightenment of Cam
hrai progresses favorably, Marsha
Haig reports. Canadian troops hav,
captured the defense system knows
rs the Marcoing-M line as far
north as Sally. Since Friday morn
ing the British have captured NOR,
than 10000 prisoners.
Latest dispatches from the west
ern front say that everything is go
ing well and that the allies have made
distinct progress in all sectors under
attack.
The fall of Cambria Is considered
only a matter of time and the allies
having gained an important footing
On the eastern side of the under
graund canal in the neighborhood OF
Bellicurt, there is every likelihood
that ST. Quentin soon will share {;
similar fate
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
ALLIES CAPTURE $4,000
600 Guns and 10000 Machine Guns
Also Taken Since July 10.

200 Guns and ZU,uuo mdcnine Suhs
Also Taken Since July 10.
London, Sept. 30.-Since July Is
The allies have taken 325,000 prison
ars, 5000 guns and 10000 machine
guns.
OF these totals 247, 900 prisoners and
800 guns have been taken on the
west front.
The British alone have taken 110S12
prisoners and 100 guns in the w"St.
The French have taken 100,2lO pris-
rners and 800 guns.
The Americans have captured 80
900 prisoners and 500 guns.
The Palestine and Macedonian cam
raigns Melted 10000 prisoners and
t65 guns.
In Siberia and Murmansk $4,000
prisoners were taken.
Taese losses cannot be repii ced by
The central powers Germany is fore
ed TO press her 1920 G1ass into serv-
re immediately.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
377 NAMES IN
!. S. CASUALTIES
81 Killed in Action and 29O
Severely Wounded

Washington, Sept. 30.-The casualty
list carries 377 names, all being listed
by the army. This brings the total Of
names reported since the Marine of
fensive was launched up te>23,5S3.
The daily list is classified as fol-
lows: Killed in action, 81; died of
wounds, 70; died of disease, 6; died
of accident and other causes, 3; miss
ing in action, II; severely wounded,
go: wounded, degree undetermin,d
=
Killed in Action.
Oliver W. G. Mcconnell, Ford City.
Charles E. Moss, Freeport.
John J. Sickler, Tyrone.
George Davis, Camden, n. J.
Died of Wounds.
EDWARD 0. Carr, Clarion.
Clarence G. Schneider, Avalon.
William J. i.utz, Birdsboro.
Howard E. Crimer. Fayetteville.
Keller J. Gray, Bloomsbury.
Cad c. Haugh, Brookville.
Walter W. Held, Leechburg.
Severely Wounded.
David S. Hearst, Sefanton.
Hugh Abercrombie, Verona.
Robert L. McGrew, Pittsburgh.
Clyde A. Simmons, Garrick.
Gabriel Ambrosino, Cementon.
Grover G. Beck, Chaneysville.
Robert L. Coxeter, Harrisburg.
William j. drummer, Col1ingiafe.
Norris F.. Hayhoff, Newton.
GeGorge L. Dean, Mount Morris.
Carl Il. O'Brian, Wilkes-Barre.
George Pfiugler, Bethlehem.
Anthony Politis, Shenandoah.
Veto RoumiIla, Bethlehem.
John L. BeDner, Littletown.
Harry ]. Toll, Girardville.
Walter H. Manney, PhOenixyille.
Wilson E. IIenon, Carlisle.
Leroy B. Lands, Harrisburg.
Elwood F. McBeth. East Bangor.
Paul o. Shelf. Hollsopple.
William Bolts, Helca.
George Jockey, kittanning
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
What Does He Mean "Baptize"?

New Castle, Pa. Sept. 30t,'Td
like TO have a change to baptize the
kaiser by immersion" said Rev. VIII
liam Bryenton, one of the y: 8 ters at
The Oil City. district confTre ice of
the Free Methodist church, being held
here and attended by about 80 visit
;ng ministers. "And I guarantee that
he would not trouble the world much
after that Rev Mr. Bryenton promis-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
Liniments Will Never Cure.

If you are afflicted with Rheuma-
tism, why waste time with liniments,
lotions and other local applications
that never did cure rheumatism, and
never will?
Do not try to rub the pain away,
for you will never succeed. Try the
sensible plan of finding the cause of
the pain, and 60 after that. Remove
the cause, and there can be no pain.
You will never be rid of Rheuma-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30

Say German Forces Leave Rumania
Paris, Sept. 30.-The German forces
Of occupation in Rumania began to re-
tire from that country Friday, accord
ing to information received in Swiss
political sircles. There are persist
ent rumors in Switzerland that the
Rumanian population has revolted.
The German civil authorities are said
to be removing their archives hastily
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
German Chancellor Quits.

London. Sept 30-Count Won Hert-
ling. the German imperial chanc"lior,
has resigned. according to a message
received by the Central News a@rn-
cy from The Hague. Emperor Will
liam, the dispatch adds, has rot Yet
accepted the chancellor's 70. nation.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
Austrian U-Boat Sinks.

Paris, Sept. 30.-The French subma-
rine Gree has been torpedoed and
sunk by an Austrian submarine, the
French admiralty announced The
Circe's second officer is the only sur
vivor of her crew. The Circe was
sunk off Cattaro
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
TWO BIG SUBSCRIPTIONS
Life Insurance companys Take $55,
100000 in Loan.

00o, 600 in Loan.
New York, Sept. 30-Two sub
scriptions totaling S55,OO0,OO0 were an
nounced when the second federal re-
serve district committee formally in
augurated it's drive for the fourth Lib
erty Loan.
The Prudential Life Insurance com
pany of America took $3O,00O,00O Of
the issue aud dthe New York Life In
surance company took $25,900,OO0.
These supplemented purchase Of
S40,0O0,0O0 worth of bonds Friday
night by the United States Steel cor
nora ton.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30

1--WE understand, you and I; the other
birds Will be nice little friends, but
you and are each others pet"
The other birds were named Tubby
and Toppy. They ate a great deal
and they fought a great deal, and then
they would be most affectionate and
tweet with each other.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
Bulqars May Accept Allied Terms,

Washington. Sept. 30.-Rulgar' Il will
accept the terms of virtual mcohdi-
fional surrender demanded by the al
lies according to the information re-
ceived in diplomatic circles here.
At the same time there is no indi-
cation that the allied forces under
General Franchet d'Esperey will cease
their advance into Bulgaria or in any
way relinquish their pressure during
the negotiations for peace.
Bulgaria is out of the war. in the
opinion of Stephen Panateroff. Bulga-
rian minister in Washington, who be-
lieves that his country definitely is
determined to abandon its alliance
with Germany and Austria, and, If the
entente allies refuse to listen to peace
overtures, will appeal to the United
States to use its good Offices
Mr.. Panaretoff said his country
would be willing to let settlement of
the issues rest in the hands of such
a country as the United States, sac
cording TO justice as announced by
President Wilson. .
The minister did not pretend to
have any advices or instructions from
his government, for he is completely
out of touch with Sofia, but he said
his opinion was based confidently
upon knowledge of the views of the
statesmen and people of Bulgaria.
Mr.. Panaretoff occueies q unique
nosition as the only diplomat in Wash
ington representing a power aligned
with Germany. The United States is
minister finds his only means of COM
municating with his government
through the channels Of the American
state department.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1918-09-30
The Wa ather.

Forecast for this section: Fair to-
day and tomorrow; moderate winds
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Death of Il. A. II. Vikre.

T. A. T. Vikre, one of the well
known residents of the city passed
away Monday morning, after having
been in poor health for some time.
The deceased was born June 20,
1916 IL Skudesness, Norway, and
came to America to Benton county
Iowa, in 1868, where he was married
in 1870 to Malene Risdahl, who pas
sed away &c years ago. Three chill
dren were born to this union, Louis,
Mrs. Christina G. Dyrland and
Theodore, living near Cedar Rapids.
He was married again il 1897 to
Mrs. r. Svenungsen, who survives
him. In 1872 the deceased came to
Winneshiek County and for the last
81 years had been a resident of De-
corah. He was a man held in high
regard by all who ever had the plea
sure of his acquaintance. The
sympathy of many is extended to
the bereaved ones in their loss. The
funeral services will be held to-
morrow Thursday AFTERNOON from
the Norwegian Church. Rev. l. B.
Torrison will officiate and interment
will be in the Norwegian cemetery.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
LufheranS to Raise $4,000

The National Lutheran Commits
sion calls for a general campaign in
all the Lutheran Synods to raise
$75O,O00 for soldiers and sailors
welfare. The time set for the drive
is Feb. IS to 26. This was adapted
by the National Lutheran Commits
sion for soldiers and sailors welfare
at the convention Held recently at
Pittsburgh, Pa. where nine general
Lutheran bodies were represented
with sixty-four delegates. The con-
vention decided to enlist every
Lutheran in the campaign. Presi-
dent Woodrow Wilson sends the fol-
lowing telegram: l learn of the ser
vice planned by the Lutheran Com
mission for Soldiers and Sailors We'll
fare with a great deal Of interest,
and | need not assure you that it
has my best wishes. Governor Low
den, of Illinoise gives the campaign
the following Endorsement: Il am
heartily in sympathy with the move
ment. We cannot be too liberal in
our expenditures for the moral and
spiritual welfare of our boys in the
camp and at the front. 1t gives me
pleasure personally to mail you a
check of 500 for this purpose"
The Lutherans in this state are
being lined up for this campaign.
A. o. Hauge. of Des Moines is the
state chairman. The DEBORAH dis
trict is taking hold of the work and
plans are being made for a success
full drive in this community The
state chairman looks for great re-
suits of the campaign in this part OF
the state. =.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Former Ridgeway Girl Married.

wedding bells rang for former
Ridgeway resident on Thursday,
Feb. Z, when Miss Florence Ring
oen, youngest daughter of Mrs.
Martha Ringoen, of Minneapolis, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Earl
Clay West The bride is known to a
large circle of friends as a most
lovable, capable and accomplished
young woman. Until about five
years ago she resided in Ridgeway,
but removed to Minneapolis where
she attended the State University
and where she met her husband to
be, and from which institution both
were graduated last June. The
groom is a most exemplary young
man, a worthy husband of a worthy
wife Ridgeway friends extend
hearty gratulations and best
wishes for the future happiness and
prosperity of this excellent couple.
Mr.. and Mrs. West will be at home
after March first at Stewart, MINI.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Four City Hens Bring $685..

What do you think about four
common, ordinary old hens bringing
1855? Gilbert Hovey, one of X. l..
Haugen's right hand men sold four
hens to one of the local butchers
last week that brought the above
amount at Is cents a pound. The
four weighed 81 pounds and be-
lieye us they were hog fat, so Mr..
Hovey must have been a very good
provider.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
VIII Hold Three Days Meeting Here

Pastoral Conference of the De-
corah Circuit of the Norwegian
Lutheran Church of America, will
hold three days meetings in this
city next week. The Conference
convenes Tuesday morning at the
United Lutheran church where all
the day sessions of the conference
will be held. The public is invited
to attend the afternoon sessions of
Wednesday and Thursday, and also
Wednesday evening session which
will be held at the First Ev. Luther
an church. About twenty visiting
pastors will be in attendance at this
conference.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
What Most Lives Need is More Sunshine
Announcement

After hearing the three talks at
the Grand last night have chang
ed my mind about showing War
Films, and will shortly announce
the presentation of both the Off
cial FRENCH SAsNtD GERMAN
PICTURES. The risk and daring
of the photographers who took
these films has never been equalled.
The ,Pathe Cos of Paris and Lon
don,, are the. sole distributors of
these, and while the number is
limited, only the genuine will be
shown.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Boys Working Reserve.

Supt. Miller has been appointed
county director to enlist boys for
farm work during vacation. The
enrolment of boys in the schools
takes place week Feb. 25. Cards
will be kept of every boy available
for farm work, and the names can
be procured from Supt. Miller. The
organization will be called the
United States Boys Working Re-
serve. >
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Young Sold $1O,37O Worth Poland
ChinaS.

p. w. Young's annual winter sale
Of big type Poland China bred sows
at Prosper Tuesday afternoon was
the best and biggest sale of its kind
ever conducted in Southern Mime
sofa. He placed an offering of forty
six choice bred sows on sale, which
brought him the total sum of $1O,-
$40, or an average of $4,000 each.
Buyers from far and near were
present to take advantage Of the
sale. Canton Reporter.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Left For Camp Green.

Henry M. Eliaso1, who has been
working for Ole Sersland in Frank
Vile township, left last night for
Camp Green, North Carolina to join
the colors. He is fine fellow
and will make a good soldier.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Supt. Fleming REFLECTED

Supt. Eva NJ. Fleming of the De-
corah public schools was reelected
last week at meeting of the board
for a term of two years. Mrs.
Fleming is one of the leading edu-
Gators of the state and has brought
the DEBORAH schools to high point
of efficiency, and it will be good news
to know that her valuable services
will be retained for two more years
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Free Dental Work,

Free dental work will be done
by the Winneshiek county dentists
for the selected soldiers of Winnie
shiek county who leave here in the
next increment. 1t is the same pro-
position offered by the dentists last
fall.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
FrankvilIe Red Gross Work

An auction sale held at Frankville
netted $3.50 for the Red Cross,
and the Masonic lodge donated $40.
Other donations were printed on an
ether page of this paper. before
these contributions were received.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Out German From High School.

At a meeting of the school board
last week it was decided to abolish
the teaching of the German lang
uage in the DEBORAH public schools
when this term of school is finished.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
$50 Long Lefty" Tonight.

Remember the great show $50
Long Lefty at the Grand tonight.
Some good seats left. Don't miss
this show, one of the best booked
here IL years.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Commercial Club Tomorrow.

The regular meeting of the De-
corah Commercial Club will be held
at the city hall tomorrow, Thursday
night. Important business, come.
SECRETARY.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
SONG PROGRAM.
National Week of Song, Congrega-
tiOnal Church, Monday Evening,
February rs, 8 O'Clock.

The following program Will be re1-
dered at the congregational Church,
Monday evening, Feb. Is, at eight
o clock sharp. Admission will be 10
cents.
PROGRAM.
1. Song 49,. s......... Selected
Luren Singing Society.
z. Solo ...,......... selected
Z. H. McMasters.
8. Piano Quartette.
War March of the Priests ....
Mendelssohn
Miss Hustvedt, Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Hobek. Mrs. Ylvisaker.
4. Anthem, Hear U.s. o Father
Mercadante
Congregational Choir.
Mrs. Tillie MoItgomery-Hogan.
6. Venite ...u..... Dudley Buck
First N. E. l.. Luth. Choir.
Z. Solo (a) Epring Flower. :.
........... Montague-Philips
OBJ The Star, Fragment from
Plato"
Mrs. Robert Simpson.
s. Song. Den Store Hvide Flok,"
(The vast unnumbered throlg.)
Arr. by Grieg.)
Norwegian Folk Song.
Luther College Chorus.
Solo obbligato by Malcolm Unseth.
.. Solo, "Ha, Love They Help.
Odlul odtliS
:. from opera Sampson Delilah
Mrs. Helen Hjerleid- Johnson.
10. Piano Quartette. y-c
(a) Spinning Song 80. Wagner
from THE Flying Dutchman"
OBJ Servilla1a ......... Harsh
Il. Solo, The Spirit Flower. -.
............ CampbellTipton
Albert X. Larson.
70. Choruses.
Let the Wheel Move Gaily.
Behold on High He Mounts.
from The Seasons" Haydn
DEBORAH Choral Union.
Carlo A. Sperati, Director.
Mrs. Jesse E. Marsh, Accompanist.
The songs that will be sung at the
Community Concert at the Grand
Opera House Feb. % are:
America.
"Star Spangled Banner"
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
America, the Beautiful"
Hail, Columbia" 49,.
Battle Hymn of the Republic:
Home, Sweet Home"
Nancy Lee"
The Soldiers Farewell" @ea
Rounds, Nos. % and 20.
The U. S. A. Forever" Melody
of Dixie"
Soldiers Chorus from Faust.
when Johnny Comes Marching
Home" ,e...
From All That Dwell Below the
Skies"
This great hymn was conducted
with tremendous effect by Patrick
Gilmore at the great Peace Jubilee
in Boston in 1872 (chorus of 12,z
OO0,. orchestra 10000. on the arrival
OF General Grant.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13
Be in DEBORAH Friday.

You are invited to attend the
free Tractor School at the court
house next Monday at nine o'clock.
a. m.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-02-13

A money lender sometimes takes a
seat in the balcony when he goes to
a show.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-03
BUTCHER BILL READY!
Hun Chiefs Have Big Jobs to Square
Themselves With People.

London, April 3.-'Ludendorff Is
beginning to prepare the German peo-
pie for a very big butchers bill, Gem
eral Maurice, British director of OPP
erations declared today in comment
ing on the changed tone of the Ger
man communicates.
THE enemy has been compelled 70
withdraw forty divisions (4SO.Ooo
men). Our own figures are less tnan
half that :.
prom Arras to the Disc, condi-
ton of stability obtains, continued
Maurice.
''It is futile to suppose the opera
lions are ended. 1t is now carrier tnan
the beginning of the 1917 offensive.
The whole of the 1918 campaigning
season is ahead"
Austrians' Drive Soon.
"There are indications that an Aus
trian attack on Italy is in preparation,
and we shall not be surprised II IL de-
veIops before long" said Major Gen.
F.. B. Maurice in his weekly talk.
Exaggeratc Guns Captured
"All evidences are that the German
losses we're considerably heavier than
ours.
THE enemy's report of guns cap
tured on one side of the Somme ex-
ceeds the total we had"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-03
CANDIDATES BOOKED
kecnc. Troutman and Morgan Or
Patriotic Rally Program

Tt was expected that all of the can
didates for the governorship of the
state of Kansas except Henry Allen
who is doing his bit in France with
the Red Cross. would have place
on the program for the big patriotic
rally to be held at the Auditorium
Saturday afternoon under the aus
pices of the w. C. T. U. Three of the
candidates will speak, A. M. Keene of
TT. Scott, w. Y. Morgan of Hutchin-
son, and James E. Troutman CT Tope-
ka-4 Dr. c. NJ. Sheldon will give the
invpca ton.
DR.. Edmund James Kulp is on the
program with one of his famous war
speeches. Dean Horace Whitehouse is
to render several musical selections
on the big pipe Organ. The rally will
start at 2:30 o'clock and everyone in
the city who is able to get to the
building is expected to attend the
demonstration
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-04-03
16O.OOO,OOO BU.
OFWHEAT IN S.A.
AWAIT SHIPMENT
Vast Stores Await Allies Ships
To Move Them.
Meanwhile Demand for Ships
To Move Troops Grows.
MrnnTlATE WtT1 QQA1u
NEGOTIATE WITH BRAZIL
Would Carry Grain to Allies on
Interned German Vessels.
Shipping Board Output for
March Below Minimum.

Washington, April 3.-Nast wheat
stores are waiting in South American
coun.r:es for allied ships to move
them Twice the usual surplus
160,OOO.OOO bushels-is now offered
for export by Argentina. Chile and
Uruguay.
IL the face of increased demands
fol troop transport, ships for South
American trade are becoming in
creasingIy scarce. Some eighty Ger
man ships are held in Chilean and
ArSer.ife ports " Mich could be util-
lied, # these countries threw off neu-
trality or entered into negotiations to
employ the German vessels in their
own trade.
It's a Question of Ships.
The question of ships grows in
creaeingly serious, officials admitted
here .oday The United States has
opened negotiations with South
American countries, it became known
tccAy.
Efforts are being made thru the
state department to get German IN
termed vessels in Brazil and Uruguay
an harbors put into the South-North
American service, releasing, it is estl-
mated, about 100000 tons of shipping
fo: overseas transport.
The government is done with daily
ing. with lnefnc1ency ana delays III
shipbuilding. This was strikingly
clear today from the message Chair
man Hurley of the shipping board ha6
issued to all managers.
Want Ships-NOt Excuses.
Ships he said, are needed badly
and the American people wan
ships, not excuses" Managers are or
dered to report progress and delays
and to spur the men on in this crisi:
of the worlds history.
The March 700 tons
was below even the minimum esti
mate of 1877 ,075.
The screen of over advertising
American shipbuilding expectation
has been stripped away and from nov
on results, not estimates on futurities
must be forthcoming, the statemen
suggests.
Shiryard managers and the ship
ping board will be held responsible b.
the country, which now insists tina
ships must be forthcoming to win tn,
war, Hurley said, adding that he de
sired suggestions and would welcom,
criticism of his organization.