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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

II the paper salient is laid on the
extreme right Of the French line-that
is. between Altkirch and Badonvillers
it will be seen that, not only would
Mulhausen and Colmar pass within
the French lines. but the Rhine would
be crossed. Frieburg would be we'll
within the salient, as would 80 or 40
purely German villages and towns. II
the salient is expressed a little to the
north its nose would cover Strassburg,
the Rhine communication would be
cut. and important towns like Zabern,
Molsheim and Schlettstadt would be
within the salient. II the base Of the
paper is laid between st. Mihiel and
Badenvillers, Metz, Contains, and
Thionville disappear from the map
There is, of course, much to be said
against opening operations on this
front. It is very far from our sources
OF supply. and it is very hard TO the
German; but we are, perhaps, little
inclined to exaggerate the proximity
or remoteness Of bases. Germany did
remarkably well at a point 200 miles
from the Rhine. Her biggest successes
were achieved 220 miles from West
phalia- If the war in the west is re-
sumed on the front between the sea
and Montdidier it must of necessity
be hard slogging all the way. We
shall be attacking along his communi-
cations and not across them.
Four years study Of the war has
led US to the conclusion that, while
it was possible for the German to Sc
cure a decision on the Somme. nothing
is more unlikely than that We can Sc
cure decisive results between Mont
didier and the Belgian coast. 1t was
excellent strategy of the Germans TO
attack US at this point, because be-
hind US we had the narrowest margin
Of ground to assemble and move
troops, and that ground was inter-
sected by the marshy estuary Of the
Somme. The same circumstances do
not hamper the German. He can go
back on a wide front. he can retire
before we attack to such a depth that
an offensive must be delayed while
the new ground is carefully recon-
nOitered and registered. and when all
our preparations are completed he can
again retire with little or no loss
We picture Belgium being freed as
a result Of a triumphant advance
through Belgian territory, but in my
opinion Belgium viii not be freed ex-
cept by a crushing German defeat on
a line where the enemy is compelled
to stand to prevent the invasion Of
the fatherland. We have no desire to-
march through a Belgium devasted by
a retiring enemy, and IL the retreat
to the Aisne has taught US anything
it is that fighting rear guards is a
most unsatisfactory proceeding We
have got to get the enemy where he
opposes US not with machine gun
posts. but with all the reserves he can
muster. Defeat on such ground is
true military defeat, having the in
evitable consequences which follow.
Ludendorff and Hindenburg are max
ing a great point of the fact that the
towns and villages surrendered in the
retreat are not German towns. This
is not an idle boast It is a statement
made with full knowledge OF Ger
man psychology You will never end
this war until the war is carried to
Germany.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18
CARRY THE WAR
INTO GERMANY
Enemy Will Never Be Hard
Hit Until His Own Towns
Are Under Fire.
By EDGAR WALLACE.

London, Eng, Oct 1S.-Gen- Luden-
dorff, We are told. is shortening his
line. and We are asked to believe even
by our own allied writer's that there is
something rather admirable in those
retirements of his. which are. accord
ing to the German viewpoint, which
seems to be adopted in this country,
dictated by the shrewd foresight Of a
military genius. When the Germans
held the Marine salient, he was hold
ing a front a little over so miles
longer than that which he held at the
beginning Of March OF this year. With
all its sinuosities. it may have been
little more than 70 miles longer.
He has reduced his front by 20
miles by the evacuation Of the Tarde-
nois plateau, but this does not neces-
sarily mean an accession of strength
except in a negative sense He can
certainly hold his front with seven
divisions less than he would have en-
ployed had the salient become a per-
manent institution. and on paper il
looks as though he has those seven
divisions to use in further offensive
But in budgeting for q great attack
Lne enemy must allow IOE a IuELneE
lengthening of the line and for the
employment Of those divisions for ex-
actly the same kind of duty. namely,
the holding of an increased length Of
front. A shortening Of line, when that
shortening is Systematically carried
out. is, therefore, an advertisement Of
the fact that the enemy has finished
his offensive operations. and If no
further allied action follows the pres
ent battle, We may witness in the
early months Of next year a complete
withdrawal of the enemy from the
Somme salient TO the old Hindenburg
line, or possibly beyond that line.
Once the German seriously adopts de-
fensive measures he will go to work
very thoroughly. The 240 miles Of
line between Nerdun and the sea can
very easily be reduced to $50.
L must be remembered that last
year the Franco-British offensive was
thrown out~of gear as a result OF the
German retiring voluntarily to the line
OF the 81. Quentin canal He could go
back farther without losing his grip
on the vital parts of northern France
and Belgium Such 4 retirement might
easily result in the war being carried
into 1920.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

Hotel LauEhlin, 81 West Franklin
st. A particular place for particular
people. Dave A. Hunter, Mgr.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

Wan Board at Lander lumber Co.
Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

Ask For Landerite 17oonng. Lander
Lumber CO.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

By avoiding action. the German
gains time and gives his political
forces an opportunity of securing a
German peace, and this danger con-
stitutes the best argument against a
repetition OF a winter lull.
We cannot afford to give the Ger
man time or leisure. It is all very
well to talk of assembling a force Of
enormous superiority. and then to
march forward to victory, but with
ample ground behind him for ma
neuver and withdrawal, the German
can always ensure our striking at the
air II the old strategy governs the
new war. and unless we are prepared
to strike at him at points where a
withdrawal is absolutely impossible
I commend to the amateur strate-
gist the following experiment.: Let
him place a sheet Of tracing paper
over the map and trace thereon the
line OF the Montdidier salient. Then
let him trace as a base OF the new
salient the old British line from lie
Fere TO before Arras. When he has
finished his tracing let him cut out
the salient with a pair Of scissors,
and laying its base upon any part Of
the German line. he will discover the
minimum advance into the territory
now in the occupation Of the enemy
which Gen Foch can achieve when his
army is up to strength But the ex-
pertinent will be all the more inter
esting If the paper salient is laid
against those parts of the German
front where it is impossible for the
enemy to retire without serious dam
age to himself. and where liberty Of
maneuver in the sense that the emmy
can surrender only conquered terrific
~ as in France and in Belgium is de-
MED to him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

Everything for your building. Lander
Lumber CO.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

wan Wal Board at Lander Lumber CO.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-10-18

-., = wonder where they got that
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
WORTHY OF HIGHEST HONOR
Country Owes Heavy Debt to Eight
Men Who Served Nation in
Time of Dire Crisis.

The brains containing the whole OF
Jur technical directing knowledge
about guns and gun carriages through
out the whole of last summer, select
ing types, scrutinizing old types, study
ing new types, getting drawings, super
vising the translations Of drawings,
seeing manufacturers, telling manu-
facturers and telling new reserve Off
GERS just what sorts of manufacturing
would be necessary, hunting factories,
hunting draughtsman, hunting engi-
neers, spreading themselves out over
everything-those brains, those off,
GERS, were eight
When we think Of what they did,
when we think of how they labored
throughout those first terrible months,
bringing this country from nothing to
something in cannon, say that all
we can do Is to take off our hats to
them and thank God they were there
and be very humble in their presence.
William Hard, in the New Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
ANT NURSES OF BUTTERFLIES
Peculiar Relationship Which Natural.
lists Have Observed Between Crea-
lures Which are Enemies.

Ants and butterflies are not Ordinar-
lily on friendly terms, for ants have a
ruthless custom of Selling and devour-
ing their winged acquaintance. There
is, however, one species of butterfly
the larvae of which are protected by
the large black ants found in Indian
gardens.
The secret of this care lies in the
fact that the larvae give out a sweet
liquid of which the ants are very fond,
and which they obtain by gently strok-
ing the little creatures with their an
tennae. At the foot of a bush on
which the larvae feed, the ants con-
struct temporary nest and are then
ready to act as attentive nurses.
About the middle of June the ants
are busy running about on this bush
in search Of the larvae, and driving
them downward toward their own
nest. When the prisoners reach their
places, they at once fall into pupae.
During this period, if the loose earth
at the foot of the bush be scraped
away, hundreds Of larvae and pupae
INDY NC HCCA al dASCd Ill q OAOd0 OF&h
band about it's trunk.
In about a week the butterfly is
ready to come forth and is tenderly
assisted to leave it's shell. If it is
strong and healthy, it is allowed to
spread its wings and fly away, but
should it prove delicate the ants exer-
else the utmost care in assisting it to
the tree, and holding it there in safe
ty. 1t is curious sight to watch these
fragile creatures going about in per-
feet confidence among the fierce ants,
which have, however, by no means
adopted the profession Of nursing for
the love of it, for when the larvae Of
another species are thrown among
them they Immediately set upon them
and tear them in pieces.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Paradise Worth Attaining.

According to the Koran the soil of
paradise is composed of musk and SAT-
from, sprinkled with pearls and hya-
cinths. The walls of the mansions are
Of gold and silver; the fruits are of a
flavor and delicacy unknown to NOR
tails. Numerous rivers flow through
the paradise. Some are of wine, 9TH
ers of milk, honey and water. The
pebbles are rubies and emeralds; the
banks of musk, camphor and saffron.
The meanest inhabitant of the Moham-
medan paradise will have $4,000 serv-
ants and y wives. Wine, though for
hidden on earth, will there be freely
allowed and win not inebriate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Food Waste from Rats.

In all parts of the country there 10
serious economic drain in the de-
struction by rats and mice of mer-
chandise held for sale by dealers. Not
only foodstuffs and forage, but tex
tiles, clothing and leather goods are
often ruined. This loss is due mainly
to the faulty buildings in which the
stores are kept. Often 1t would be a
measure of economy to tear down the
old structures and replace them by
new ones. However, even the old
buildings may often be repaired so as
to make them practically rat-proof;
and foodstuffs, as flour, seeds, and
meats, may always be protected in
wire cages at slight expense. The
public should be protected from In
sanitary stores by a system Of rigid
| inspection.
Similar care should be exercised in
the home to protect household sup
plies from mice and rats. Little prog
ress in Kidding the premises Of these
animals can be made so long as they
have access to supplies of food. Gel
lars, kitchens and pantries often fur
nish subsistence not only to rats that
inhabit the dwelling, but to many that
come from outside. Food supplies
may always be kept from rats and
mice if placed in inexpensive rat-proof
containers covered with wire netting.
| Sometimes all that is needed to pre-
vent serious waste is the application
of concrete to holes in the basement
wall or the slight repair of defective
part of the building.
The necessity of cooperation and
organization in the work of rat de-
struction is of the utmost Importance.
To destroy all the animals on the
premises of single farmer in COM
munity has little permanent value,
since they are soon replaced from
nearby farms. If, however, the farm
ers of an entire township or county
unite in efforts to get rid of rats, much
more lasting results may be attained.
If continued from year to year, such
organized efforts are very effective.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Everybody's Doing IL.

The recent visit of the French Blue
Devils has left an indelible impress
sion on the minds of everyone about
Indianapolis. The boys of the city
have been thrilled by their translated
tales of daring. The men of the city
have marveled at their quick step
and military ways. The young wom-
en- of the town have-ah, admired
them. But it takes the children re-
ally to appreciate them.
''Our side won ~ proudly proclaimed
little Johnny at the dinner table.
'What do you mean, John7" asked
his father.
"Our army won," explained John.
''You know, we defeated the Ritter
avenue kids"
"You did, Ell? What is your side,
anyway? The French|
"Oh, no, we're not the French,
papa. No, we call ourselves the Amer
lean Red Devils. "-Indianapolis News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

the custom of the kings of the West,
this absolute monarch of AfghSnistan
is accessible even to the humblest
peasant of the kingdom for redress of
wrongs The Kazis act as judges.
1t may be noted here that drinking liq-
uor is absolutely forbidden in Afghan
istan, and violation may be punished
by death.
Afghanistan has no outlet to the sea
and hence no navy. But the para
mount factor in it's life is it's state Of
military preparedness. Out of politi-
cal and military chaos new Afghan
istan has been created by the supreme
genius of Abdur Rahman, the late ia
Their of the present Amir. He fought
his way to the throne of Afghanistan,
and Immediately after his recognition
set himself to recognizing the scat
tered forces of the army. He hired
Turkish officers to train his officers and
to drill his men. He built forts all
over his kingdom, especially along its
frontiers. He established arsenals,
two of which, those at Kabul and He
rat, were under German military ex-
pertS for some time. Abdur Rahnan
used his subsidy money in buying guns,
rifles and munitions of war from the
British. He built storehouses through
out his kingdom for storing foodstuffs
to be used only in cases of emergency.
He built strategic roads-though there
is not single mile of railroad in
Afghanistan-over some of the almost
impossible parts Of his mountain king
dom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
an egg is used as binding material
and as an additional leavener.
A 75.Per-cent.suhstitute Loa


A 75-Per-cent-Subst Loaf.
IA cupfuls liquid. 1 egg.
Il cupful mashed 21z cupfuls barley
IL cupfuls wheat 21s cupfuls of rolled
-four. oats
Il cake yeast and
/ tablespoonful corn ~ cupfuls rice -four
strip. or
2 teaspoonfuls salt 1H cupfuls corn flour.
Make a sponge of the first six in
gradients and a third of the mixture
of rice and barley flour. Let stand in
warm place until light, at least two
hours. When the sponge is light, work
in the rest of the substitute fours and
the egg slightly beaten. Shape the
dough at once and place in loaf pan.
Brush top of loaf with melted fat. Let
rise to double the bulk and bake in hot
oven for III hours.
Housekeepers have been serving
wheatless bread for months in the
form Of quick breads. Many house
wives as well as many hotel-keepers
pledged themselves to serve no wheat
until next harvest. The need for
wheatless bread that could be kept in
hand and be used for toast or for
sandwiches was felt by all who took
the pledge.
This 1OO-per-cent bread will help
meet this need:
100-Per-Cent Bread.
~ cupfuls liquid. 2A cupfuls ground
1 tablespoonful corn rolled oats
strip. and
II cake yeast 2h cupfuls rice flour
Q teaspoonfuls salt. or
egg. 215 cupfuls corn flour.
32s cupfu1s barley or
Make a sponge of first four ingredi-
ents and one-half of mixture of sub
stitutes. Follow the directions for the
75-per-cent loaf.
These breads are real victory
breads. Use them for the cause of lib
erty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
The Only Peace for Germany.

Germany" said a senator, talks
lot Of arrogant nonsense about her
peace, the German peace; but in the
end there will be only one peace for
Germany, and that is the peace Of de-
feat.
"To Germany the peace table looks
beautifully spread with colonies and
indemnities and Atlantic ports, but In
the end she will be like the man who
said to his guest:
"'Win you have a little of this cold
veal, Or
'sHere the man looked around the ta-
BILE hurriedly-'or not?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
MINNEAPOLIS PAUL.
Sounded Like German.

A college professor called at a liv-
cry stable, addressed a hostler as fol-
lows:
"Boy, extrfcate the quadruped from
the vehicle. Stabulate him and devote
him an adequate supply of nutrition,
and when the aurora of morn shall IL
Illuminate the oriental horizon, will
award you a pecuniary compensation
for your amiable hospitality"
Groom, boiling inside, shouts:
Master! Here's Dutchman wants
to speak ter ye."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

women Mrs. john KoPPELAEANN, Re-
No. I, Mclean, Nebraska.
This famous root and herb remedy,
Lydia e Pinkham Vegetable Com
pound, has been restoring women Of
America to health for more than forty
years and it win well pay any woman
who suffers from displacements, in
fiammation. liberation, Irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
''the blues" to give this successful
remedy trial.
For special suggestions in regard to
your ailment write Lydia E., Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long experience is at your service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Give 'Em Time.

Speaking of the thoroughness with
which England has gone into the war,
the officer in charge of the British re-
cruiting Office located in Los Angeles,
CAL, remarked: "Not only have they
put the nation on short rations, but
even walking-sticks have come under
government control"
"But not shillelahs," grinned by
stander, whose name obviously was
not Isaac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
P,aI,ec Over.

Among the idiotic terms adopted by
{ United States marines everywhere, the
expression "shove orr is more fire.
sUuently used than any other. In the
sea soldier lingo, if a marine goes home
on furlough, leaves his camp or gar
rison or goes anywhere he "shoves
orr
A story comes from France of a ma
rlne who had been acting as orderly
for lieutenant. The officer sent him
on an errand and when he returned
the lieutenant was nowhere about. A
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Time Limit.

Mrs. Knicker-Have you a pernna-
nent cook?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes, she said she
would stay till we could get another.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
"Reminiscences.

'sDo you remember" said Farmer
Corntossel, ''how you used to scold
Josh for not comm home to his meals
regular?"
eyes, replied his wife, "Josh is
havin' his own way. Since he went
across, all we kin do is to keep the
old farm busy and send his meals over
to him."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

Ink spots may be removed by sat
urating the spot with lemon juice and
rubbing plentifully with table salt.
Apply before washing, and in ordi-
nary cases no trace of the spot will
remain after the wash.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

compound TO q IL
women who suffer
from any functional
disturbance, as it
has done me more
good than all the
doctors medicine.
Since taking it ]
have a fine healthy
baby girl and have
gainedin health and
strength. My hus-
band and / both
praise your med
icina t0 all suffering
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

Poilu, who happened to be lettering In
the vicinity, was questioned by the
marine:
"Have you aseen the neutenant?'
"Oui, monsieur oui," replied the
Poilu, proud of his newly acquired Ma
rine corps English, "he haye-what
you eall-pushed over"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Scrubbinq Machine.

A machine has been invented by a
New York man to scrub ceilings and
catch the water that falls so that it
will not wet the floors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

Aeronauts aver that the barking of
q dog can be heard at an elevation Of
four miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
Suitable Mood.

Harry is swearing mad"
"Why?'
Because he failed in his profane
history"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

To prevent cheese from molding
wrap in a cloth that has been dipped
in vinegar and wrung dry. Keep in a
cool place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

Chester, Pa, is building 1,400 new
dwellings for war workers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

without the rich heart, wealth is
an ugly beggar."- Emerson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

Ldfe's most desirable pleasures cos
the least.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
TO ALL WOMEN
WHO ARE ILL
This Woman Recommends
Lydia E. Pinkharn's Vege-
table Compound-Her
Personal Experience.

Mclean, Neb.-"I want to recon-
mend Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15

The Diagnosis.
Hasn't the patient a decidedly de-
veloped case of egoism?'
"No; just plain, ordinary fits"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-15
It Is a PaternaI Monarchy.

The government of Afghanistan is
an absolute, but a paternal, monarchy.
The Amir is the executive and the ju-
dicial head of the state. He has a
couEcil which is composed of Moham-
medan priests, noblemen and the rep
resentatives OF the people. This coun-
Gil is divided into an upper and lower
house. He has cabinet ministers, but
none is permitted to give any advice
unless asked for it. But, quite unlike