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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08

closed circular worth the
price as a remedy for con-
stipationq-K. B.
The apparatus. the description Of
which you send. claims to secure
colon cleanliness by machinery.
A proper massage is wen known
TO be helpful in cases of constipa-
ton. where the colon is the Of
tending organ. am not acquaint-
ed with any kind Of a machine
which viii be of any benefit N this
case. The massage of the colon
must be done by one who under
stands its anatomical relations. It
is not likely that any piece Of ma
chinery knows anything definitely
II regard to the relations OF the
colon to the other organs. You
have your own hands and can ap-
ply your own massage more ef-
fectiVely, in my opinion, than any
kind of machine can do it, and thus
save the $3.50, the price which is
so generously offered to you in
stead of the $3.50 usually de-
manded. 7 notice, # you pay the
price before the machine is shipped
you can get a further discount Of
ten per cent, which reduces the
price Of the machine to s25.65. I am
not discouraging you from invest
ing this money if you think il ad-
visable. but in my opinion it takes
a lot more than a machine to re-
store the functions OF a distended
colon. Good coarse food and prop
er gentle massage are the only
natural means that know for this
purpose. Laxatives may help, but
should be used very sparingly. and
best under the advice Of a compe-
tent physician
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08
DR.. Wiley $ Question Box

ALTHOUGH I am quite
healthy. 1 have been
several pounds underweight
since my baby was born two
years ago. and when I try
TO correct this by eating
more fattening food my face
breaks out IN disagreeabie
eruprions. What do you
sdvise7-MRS. c.
Probably the nursing Of your
child was the reason Of your get
ting thin It is not advisable for
the mother to eat fattening foods
such az malt extract, potatoes,
sweets and other desserts. She
should have a diet rich in nitrogen
IN order TO provide the sustenance
for her child. rather than a diet
70 make her stout. II is possible
you may nave some intestinal in
fection and you should consult a
physician regarding this. Outdoor
exercise viii tend always TO pro-
mote the health. but does not tend
70 increase the weight. Eating and
sleeping q great deal and working
only a little viii do that. Extra fat
Is wholly undesirable. Lean PEG
pie are more efficient, happier and
tive longer than fat people. This
country would be far healthier. hap
pier and richer if the Elijah meth
Cd Of translation had never been
invented
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08
Mrs. Frederick Says
Beans Are Far Better Than Steak
By Mrs. Christine Frederick
Founder the Applecr0ft Housekeeping Experiment StaOn

EVERYBODY is saying Just
p what will win the war" and
it may be said as truly as Of
anything else that II viii be won on
just plain beans. The housewife,
equally with the soldier. may find
one of the cheapest and most nour-
ishing "rations' in the homely bean
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08

to cease trying to conserve cereal
foods by mixing other acid things
with them. We should know the
materials which are added are
slightly alkaline as a whole. Unless
we do our own mixing we can not
secure this important condition. For
this reason l favor the exclusion of
all added foods except milk or pota-
toes to our breads.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08

no you think the appara-
tus described IN the en-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08
DR.. Wiley On
Your Health and War Bread

Lau IL Weu IA b e - - sa &c 2e I'D a. q 3 S
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-08
''War- Time" Menus for the Week

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
Cream Of Wheat
with Dates
Thin Slices Of Salt
Pork Dipped N
Cornneai and Fred
Apple Sauce Coffee
Lunch
Vegetable Soup
Com Bread Shcks
Banana Shorscske
Dinner
Beef Birds
Rec Boiled Onions
Cabbage Salad
Bread Pudding
Half Cups Coffee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Czechs Hailed
By Britain as
Allied Nation
German Forces Are Said
To Be Moving Against
City Of Petrograd

LONDON, Aug. 13.-The British gov
ernment has issued declaration for
mally recognizing the Czecho- -Slovaks
as an Allied nation, and the three
Czecho-Slovak armies as an Allied force
regularly waging warfare against the
Central Powers.
The text Of the declaration follows
"Since the beginning of the war the
Czecho-Slovak nation has resisted the
common enemy by every means in its
power.
"The Czecho-Slovaks have consti-
tuted considerable army, fighting on
three different battlefelds and attempt
ing in Russia and Siberia to arrest the
Germanic invasion. ''''''' - ~
In consideration of it's efforts to
achieve independence, Great Britain
regards the Czecho-Slovaks as an AL
lied nation. and recognizes the unity of
the three Czecho-Slovak armies as an
Allied and belligerent army, waging
regular warfare against Austria H Hun-
gary and Germany
"Great Britain also recognizes the
right of the Czecho- -Slovak National
Council as the supreme organ of
Czecho-Slovak national interests and
as the present trustee of the future
CzechoSlovak government, to exercise
supreme authority over this Allied and
belligerent army"
Germans reported to be marching
on Petrograd. See puge three.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
French Block Blow on Lassigny
Heights, Take L Econvillon

LONDON, Aug. 13.-After stubborn
fighting, the French have repulsed a
heavy German counter attack on Las
signy Massif, following their capture
of the entire heights, according to the
latest news received from the front to-
day.
The number of guns captured by the
Allies in the Picardy battle has now
reached $50. OF these 400 were taken
by the British in their drive along the
northern sector of the front.
The village Of l'Econvillon has been
captured by the French, and further
ground has been gained by them north
of the St. Claude Farm. (L'Econvillon
is about three and one-half miles
southeast Of Lassigny and virtually on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14

the crest of the ridge overlooking tbs
Oise.)
Foe Quits Baiily Bend
The Germans are evacuating their
trenches in the bend Of the Disc River
west of Bailly and the French are oc-
cupying them.
So far thirty three German divisions
have been identified in the fighting.
The enemy reserves, it is indicated, are
gradually being exhausted, and he is
drawing troops out of the line to eA-
tend his tanks and cover any gaps.
This is an operation, however. which
can only be carried out to limited
degree.
The enemy Is reported Destroying
villages in his SAar. The ruins OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Americans and French Are
Hurled to South Bank,
but Cross Right Back
Bitter Struggle Still
Raging at Fisrnette
Germans, Under Pressure
of Big Gun Fire, Expected
to Retire Further

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Heavy local
lighting is reported in progress at
Fismette, on the north bank of the
Vesle, where the Franco American
forces are holding the line The Allies
hero were attacked by the enemy and
forced to retire to the south bank of
the river.
An immediate counter attack was
launched and, according to the latest
reports, the old positions of the Allies
on the north bank of the river have
been restored.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Observers Agree Teutons Now Can't
Halt Retreat on Old Somme Line
Expect Next Two Days to See Rapid Allied
Advance; British to North Beat OFF
Strong Counter Blows; Total of
Prisoners Mounts Fast

A. "a.
The French yesterday in brilliant attack broke the Ger
man hold on the heights at the southern of Pcardy
battle line The left flank of the enemy put in i'm
nlnent peril Observers that the Germans now
make quick retirement giving up Lassgny Roye and prob
ably Caulnes suffer from the Allied ar
lery dominating their positions
The assault delivered the twenty y-fve-mle front
from Chaunes to the Ose River principally on the southern
part OF TINS line The terrain most difficult but
mander of the mass pateau) of Lassgny southwest of the
town OF the same name, quickly carried the line
brought to the park of Pessis de Roye within mile of
Lassgny.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Ferdinand So Depressed
Kaiser Fears He's Insane

GENEVA, Aug. 13.--The German
newspapers say that King Ferdinand,
OF bulgaria, who 10 at Nauhcim, fro
quently 10 scen In tears and appears
greatly depressed.
A German mental expert has baen
scnt TO Nsuhsim from Berlin by or.
der NJ Euuexox WILLIAM.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14

Austrians Sent to West
Not Anxious to Fight

PAR1S, Aug. 13.-Germany has
u been compelled to call upon
Austria Hungary for help on the
Western front and Austro- Hungarian
troops are arriving there, the echo
de Paris" says to-day. These troops,
1t adds, are being sent to quiet sec
tors of the front.
LONDON, Aug. 13.-An Austrian
division which Emperor Charles sent
hurriedly westward to help out his
hard-pressed German ally has not yet
appeared in the line. 1t is at pres
ent, in fact, encamped in Belgium
and is reported as showing no anxiety
to get into the raging furnace to the
southwest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Our Men Plan
To Hurl Huns
From the Vesle
By Caspar Whitney

Especial Cable Dispatch to The 7'rtbure)
Copyright 1915 by Tho Tribune Aasoclation)
PARIS, Aug. 13.--The stabilzation Of
the American line on the Fismes front,
from which | have just returned, goes
the Germans. The enemy on the front
and back areas is employing much
artillery, which is quite matched by the
Allies, and many airplanes, in which
respect, however, he exceeds the pres
ent force that America is able to mus
ter.
Thus our observation, because at
Continued on paqe three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Steamer Henry S. Kellogg
Torpedoed OF Jersey;
Norwegian Sunk
Two "Terror Craft"
Believed OFF Coast
Captain of Sunken Vessel
Tells of boomerang"
Action Of Torpedo

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The steam
q Henry S kellogg has been torpe-
dsed by lerman submarine of the
New Jersey coast, according to a report
received late tonight by the Navy De-
urtment- No details we're available,
but IL was presumed the steamer still
vas afoat
In continued warfare in American
mtsrs German U-boats have taken new
toll Of shipping in the vicinity of New
York The Norwegian steamer Som
nerstad, chartered by the United States
Shipping Board, was torpedoed and sunk
uly Monday morning off Fire Island,
ns far from the spot where the United
States cruiser San Diego went down.
& 0acsrs and crew were landed at an
Nhnde port by naval patrol vessel
ssssrday.
The activities of underwater raiders
ilong the stretch Of the Atlantic sea-
beard between the Virginia Capes and
Georges Banks since Saturday led
naval officers to believe that two and
probably more hostile craft are lurk-
isg near shore to terrorize shipping
American Ship Escapes
Following the sinking of the Som
nerstad two steamers arriving in port
yesterday claimed to have encountered
submarine somewhere off Nantucket.
Que vessel, British armed merchant
nan, was reported by the captain to
faye engaged the submersible and sunk
her after a running battle. The sec
ond vessel, said to have been an Ameri-
aa fruit steamer, escaped the fate of
Tie Sommcrstad after an exciting stern
chase.
The story of the freakish, almost in
eiligent effectiveness of the torpedo
which sank his ship was told last night
By Captain Hansen of the Somm erstad.
The torpedo missed in its first fight,
but described a complete circle, came
hack under its own momentum and
iound the target on the second trial.
The lookout on the vessel saw the
sorpedo's white wake Immediately after
IL left the firing tube Of the subma-
nas The periscope was distinctly
seen BY member Of the crew. At the
ant alarm Captain Hansen reversed
h' engines, and the torpedo dived un-
ger the bow of the steamer.
Torpedo "Boomerangs"
= The captain rang up the engines tc
'ah speed, but before he could escape
he torpedo came around like a boom.
e'ans and again launched itself at the
'aip. 1t struck amidships on the port
a0e and exploded, tearing a great gar
10 the hull.
Tho conclusion knocked several Of
NC men to the deck. but fortunately
zone were hurt" said Captain Hansen
~ night There was no confusion
me two boats held our entire crew Of
'aisty. We took the water as soon az
'. saw that the ship was doomed
"xf she sank we got our bearings anc
sailsd through the mist toward the
'ns Island coast Along toward even.
~ We hcSrd the siren at Fire Island
Nsat. and later we sighted a navy
SNaoi which picked up and carried US
70 shore"
nadio Control Theory Secuted
0sptain Hansen's description Of the
"01se OF the torpedo was cornmuni.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
French Gain III Miles on South

Further south the French about one and one
quarter miles north of Cambronne between the Matz and the
Ose The enemy evacuated the the Disc west of
Bay and the French advanced to the neghborood
court eliminating the threat Compegne caused by the Ger
man Disc advance in the early days of June.
An Immediate German counter attack retake the assf
of Lassgny promptly and efectualy smothered
The Allied progress should be easier French
artillery is deugng with shells Lasgny Roye and the net
work of important roads in the neghborhood crowded with
retreatng enemy troops Transports Standing on the
crest of the Lassigy Plateau this country is in full view of
Fochs triumphant poius.
Observers at the front say the effect of the capture of the
heights should be within days an important Allied
advance toward the upper Somme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Foe Burning Towns Far in the Rear

The retirement of the foe at least the line of the Sone
assured Burning villages rear of the
German lines indicate this retirement already resolved upon
On the rest of the battle front there somewhat of
u yesterday The British and French contented themselves
with beating off German counter attacks and holding their
positions while awaiting the outcome of the French blow
the south.
Marshal Haig announced last night the French First
Army and the British Fourth Army since the start of the
battle August have taken prisoners and 600 guns
is presumed the totals do not include the captures
ber French operating to the south of Montddier which
took that town and has made the principal gains since the first
two days of the offensive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Pershing Commands on Big
Part of Sector From Ver-
dun to Swiss Border
Americans First
Field Army Formed
French to Fill Gaps Until
Our Second and Other
Armies Are Created

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-secretary
Baker was formally advised to-day bv
General Pershing that the First Ameri-
can Field Army has been created. Cen
eral Pershing retaining command of
the army as we'll as the entire expedi-
tionary force for the present. The dis
patch added nothing to details of the
army organization already made known
from Paris, however, Mr.. Baker said.
The announcement is regarded as
having deep significance at the War
Department, mainly because it places
the American army in France on the
same footing as the French or British
forces there.
Hold Their Own Line
Formation of the army is taken here
to mean that the Americanization Of a
definite portion of the front has been
completed. Supply lines, railway bases.
storage facilities, debarkation ports
and the like, created and operated bv
Americans. stand behind the First
Army.
The only statement of the location of
this American front given is that it is
"south of the Marne." Presumably
this means part at least of the long
line from st. Mihiel to the Swiss bor-
der, where American troops have been
put in at intervals during the last few
months.
The extent of that front has not been
Continued ON mae three
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
Boches Poke Machine Guns in Hospital
Windows, Killing Nearly 600 Patients
Bv Casnar Wh;tnev
BY Caspar Whitney
Especial Dispatch to The Tribun

Especial Dispatch to The Tribune)
PARIS Aug 13.-At Dame three kilometres south
Bazoches, the Vese hill
the chared remains of hospital of the
French which the Bohes burned the killing most
the doctors and and the 600 guns
which they brought and pointed through very windows the
onestory wards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14

Z fnyN1 Who waDs " sell their
LubEkTx BOSDSL--Don't.
~ 70 thcss who must eaii-~<;o In
A0ss u Ce.. 81 B'wsxv-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14
french Transport Is
Sunk; Az Missing

e.. A10' Ang. 13.-Foux hundred and
:. 1870 men are missing as the result
-. 'as Nrpedoing Of tbs French steam
NJ Ojemnah in the Mediterranean
A'shE of July 1919 while bound
0izerta 10 Alezandria with troops
0'a1c. according TO an ofncial an
4. s'ncnt tonight. -Four days later
french steamship Australian also
"rp~doed In tho Mediterranean.
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Continued on last page
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-08-14

Germans reported to be marchina
on Petrograd. See puge three.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
The Meetings OF
Yesterday.

Tho advisory committee on refln-
Ing and marketing met yesterday
with the advisory committee on
cancellation and cooperation con-
cernlng the diversion Of oil and tho
cases OF increased premiums. Seven
or eight cases OF appeal were. heard
and In each instance, with the OK
cepuon OF one or two. the advisory
committees sustained the findings
OF the committee on Cancellation and
cooperation.
Those attending tho meeting were
averse 10 giving out any information
until the findings are In the hands
OF Mr.. Requa and tho National Pc
troleum war service committee Itself.
The oasinghead committee, OF
which w. M. Welch OF the Tidal
OIL company iB chairman, convened
and the report OF this committee.
which was to be made to the COM
mittee on production, was being
formulated yesterday evening. The
report involves recommendations for
certain grades OF casinghead gaAo-
limo and will not be given out for
publication until II is In the hapds
of the committee on production.
The ALLEGATION committee, OF which
=. Messner Is chairman, has nd-
Journed. all OF the oil offered by
the big pipe lines having been al
loted and Mr.. Messner has returned
to Pennsylvania.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
Nesc Refinery In Operation.

The RoxanA Petroleum company's
refinery at Woodriver. Ill. is now
In operation and this means tre-
mendous increase In the output OF
refined oil and fuel oil and further,
big saving In tank cars as the re-
finery In located on the east bank
OF the Mississippi river.
The Roxana line from Healdton
and Gushing to Woodriver is work.
ing splendidly and Is big enough TO
take care OF any possible eventuali-
ties in the way of Increased produc-
ton for. years to come.
1t seems but q short timo that the
first breath OF what proved to be
but very Sensational report
reached the writer. 1t was while
waiting for n train 10 Vincennes AT
Bridgeport, ILL.,, that DR.. Hayman,
who had Just disposed of his inter-
ests in the Bridgeport OIL com
pany to the Central Refining COM
pany, informed the writer that some
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
SaIc OF Nownta Acreage

The Carter OIL company has
closed u deal with McCaslln. Nc
Dougal and the Atlas Petroleum
company whereby II takes over $40
acres and one well. the acreage be-
ing located In Nowata and Washing
ton counties
The description OF the land is as
follows The northeast northwest and
the north half OF the north half Of
the southwest quarter and the north
west quarter OF the southeast quarter
and the southwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter OF 10-27-l+ The
north half OF the southeast quarter
OF the northeast quarter and the
southwest quarter OF the northeast
quarter OF the northeast quarter and
the southeast quarter OF the nOrh-
west quarter of tho northeast quar-
ter OF 9-27-13.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02

thing along the line OF real compe-
tltion was brewing.
The doctor said that a banker In
Rochester n. Y. had been visiting
In Paris, and that the matter of an
extension OF the activities of the
Royal Dutch Shell into the United
States had been discussed and that
he had been recommended by tho
Rochester man an being we'll posted
on conditions and had been Invited
to como to Paris and 10 the capitals
OF Italy Belgium and Holland, CIV
ing full information aS to poSsiDi'i-
ties.
The doctor did not go but IT was
the first lntimatiOn of Of real com
petition IN the purcha1c OF oil on
large scale by the foreigners, all
OF whom are allied at present. ana
when the news was printed II caused
much mcrrimcnt and the writer wfs
subjected to much derlalon by me
publicity mon whose habitat was
here In those days.
Most OF the Eamc publicly men arc
still living but are scattered widely
and here's hoping that they may be
appraised OF the fact that the big
pipe line Is now built and the re-
finery In operation. II Ii the ne
ginning OF n tremendous business
that In sure TO come and no one Is IN
a position to offer more sincere con
gratulatiOnB than the editor OF TINS
column.
1t IL a big refinery, well equipped,
and is one more instance OF tho
ma arvelous changes that are stranger
than fiction II was not thought
possible at tho time Of It's Inception.
1t ls under the Management or
President Van der Gracht and Cen
rral Manager Richard Aircy and
Secretary Tom Lydonf The Roxana
haE an enviablo outlook for the
Tnt,tr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
A Real Oil Well
Ad Joining Tulsa.

The Acme and Relic oil COM
panles, drilling Jointly in the center
OF tho sotheast quarter OF the south
west OF the southeast OF l2-ls-l3
found 20 feet OF fine looking sand
at 1894 feet and shot II yesterday.
The hole filled up $50 feet with oil
In tho Sh casing In five hours and
about so feet OF castings still remain
in tho holo. II looks like Il might
make a real oiler when cleaned out
and Harry Kiskaddon and Fred
oiler are the lucky owners.
The well is located about a 40
north of the we'll OF the Quality
Laundry company in the northeast
edge OF the city drilled about three
months ago. The Quality we'll
showed nicely but failed to make a
producer. Some were Inclined TO be-
lleve II would make 6-barrel well.
oiler ~ Klskaddon own a S0-acre
lease and should develop a mighty
nice property, II will be "A handy
one to supervise TO say the least,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
Bio NeIcs From Be0gs.

The biggest news OF yesterday
came from the Beggs district the
Carter OIL company we'll on the A.
Barnett farm picked up the deep
sand ut ASH feet and was reported
last night flowing 1000 barrels. At
last the deep pay In that district has
been found productive.
The New York OIL company has
made location in the northeast
corner OF the northwest OF the sec
ton, offsettinE II TO the west.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-02
New Work stnrting at Cowcta.

Near the well of George. Shuler \
Mortimer In 26-l7-l5 there IL much
new work starting and several new
rigs are standing.
George, Shuler g. Mortimer have
OF 2S-17-l6, 90
The Echo OIL company has its rig
built In the southwest corner Of tho
southwest OF 24-l7-l5 offsetting the
discovery we'll to the northeast.
George, Shuler n Mortimer have
built a rig In tho northwest corner