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The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
.YANKS SLASH TEUTS
STRIKE Lines BLOWS
PLUNGE FORWARD IN SPITE
F EVERY OBSTACLE
Fl Sg Showers of Shrapnel
81 Machine Gun lire; Meet
All Corners
FRANK J. TAYLOR

q Eith the American First Army,
y tober 16.-Plunging through belts
of barb wire in the face OF the show
ers of German shrapnel and machine
gun fire the Americans are steadily
hammering their way forward be-
tween the Meuse and the Aisne riv-
ers. Their lines have been materially
advanced since this morning and
their progress steadily continues.
In this fighting a completely new
division OF Prussian guards was en-
countered. This makes q total or
twenty fresh divisions that have been
thro- \ in at various times to check
the YANKEES in this sector.
cub Base Near Capture.
limited Press Dispatchl
London, October 16.-Cortra1 has
been entered by British troops and
Brrges has been surrounded and cut
off from the south, Goferal Haig re-
ported this morning. He stated that
the German submarine base at Zee.
brugee was now in imminent danger
of being captured. Menin has been
taken with 10000 German prisoners,
and the advance continues unhalted.
SI. JuVIn T1CISIto ScfsNsSN'
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
With the American First Army,
October 16.-St. Juvin heights were
last evening captured by the Ameri-
can troops, it was officially announc-
ed this morning. A total OF 24O prlS-
oners were taken in the battle.
Allies Cross Lyse River.
Associated Press Dispatch1
pnIe
9 P. M, October 15.-Menin is cap
tured and the allied forces are mile
east OF Roulers. Advanced patrols
are reported one mile from Courtai.
Lyse river seems to have been cross
EIDE between Confines which has been
captured, and Warneton. Reports in
dicate another crossing at Werlcq.
South of this in the Lille sector,
where it has been raining, the enemy
has begun his withdrawal. Troops
have moved backward from Pont-A A
Vendin and Berc&y; and from the
Holteghem front here the British
patrol reached the outskirts OF
Neurchin. q,
London, Official, October 16.-Brit-
ish patrols gained ground last night
in the Doua- Lille sector.
British Patrols Enter Lille.
IAssociated Press Disnatch1
London, October 16.-The Belgian
army is advancing along the Coert-
marck Thourout road. The capture
of Thourout, prematurely announced
yesterday is impending.
Paris, October 16-The British pa
trolls entered the southwest suburbs
of Lille this morning.
Paris October 16-The French last
night captured Acy Romance and are
now within mile of Reeothtel in
Champagne The French made further
progress north of Scissor, while be-.
tween Scissor and Rethel they re-
pulsed violent counter attack near
st. German Mont
French Going Forward.
limited Press Discatch1
With the French Afield, October 16.
French troops are going forward in
vitality important movement to the
left of the German flank. This drives
the enemy we'll back of the natural
protection offered in the Ardiennes. In
Bethel the outfanked Germans are
trying to prevent the French from
crossing the Aisne river.
British Headquarters, Flanders,
October 16.-The Belgian cavalry is
reported to be within a mile of the
important railroad center Thielt.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
MUST PAY WIFE CASH
Also Suspended Sentence. Was Given
to Herman Fink.

Also Suspended Sentence Was Given
to Herman Fink.
Herman Fink, husband of Eleanor
Fink, was brought before Special Mu-
nicipal Judge John Temple this aft
ernoon at two o'clock to receive SEN
tence, having pleaded guilty to the
charge of failing to support his wife.
The court called attention to the fact
that the defendant had pleaded guilty
to the charge and stated that it was
his duty.to. furnish proper and.>suffi-
cient support for his wife within the
bounds of his earning capacity.
The defendant was sentenced to
ninety days imprisonment in the
county Jail at hard labor but the sen
tence was suspended upon condition
that the defendant shall furnish his
wife, Eleanor Fink, the sum of $40
on the first of each month. Failing to
do this the sentence will be enforcec.
Fink was also obliged to furnish bonds
in the sum of $500.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Teuf Bankers
Panicky Over
Wilson Reply
[Associa ted Press Dispatch ]

IAssocia ted Press Dispatch.l
London, October 16.-President'
Wilson's reply to the German note
has produced "a most urfavor-
able impression in Berlin" says
an Amsterdam dispatch. Its pub
Iication was followed by a panic
in Berlin banking circles.
The German supreme command
will come to Berlin this week
"to deliberate onSthe mobilization
and concentration of the national
strength and raising of the mill
tary age"
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
ALLIED DRIVE STRIKES
KEYSTONE OF THE LINE
FRED E. FERGUSON

With the Americans North of
Verdun, October 16.-American
troops are battering a new breach
in the, kremhiId SteIIung line. 1t
is expected that breach will be
driven in the front between the
Aisne and the Meuse rivers. To
break through the front at this
point would mean total collapse
OF the German fighting front here.
Should the present attack sue
coed the efforts VII be felt in
every sector of the front. The,
t'rive is nov striking the
keystone of the-'Ine. Buzency
is now under fire and Dun
sur -Meuse, the great railway has
been bombarded. 1t is believed
now that the way is completely
cleared for a greater advance.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
NEWfFRENCHEOFFENSEs "a
WAS LAUNCHED TODAY.
J. w. r. MASON.
UNITED PRESS EXPERT WAR

UNITED PRESS EXPERT WAR
CRITIC.
New York, october t6.-A new
French offensive of the greatest
importance was launched with the
capture of the fortress at Hard
son. This opens direct path
through the Ardiennes forest re-
gion.
General Guilomont, the most
brilliant aid GeneralIissimo Foch
has, was called from the defense
of Paris to take complete charge
ct the drive. GuiIlomont was the
master strategist who drove the
Germans back from Verdun.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
DEATH OF MISS JOHNSON
Young Woman Succumbed to Pneu
nonia This Morninn.

Young Woman Succumbed to Pneu-
monia This Morning.
Miss Gertrude Johnson, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson of
Kasota, died at the local detention
hospital this morning, death being
caused by pneumonia. She was born
June Is, 1888, in Kasota, and grew
to womanhood in this vicinity, being
a popular and estimable young lady.
The surviving relatives are the par
ents, and brothers, Albert and Harry
Johnson, with the American forces in
France, and Henry Johnson, in the
marine corps, Fred Johnson, cashier
in the bank at Kasota; Arthur John
son at the family home; sisters, Miss
Mabel of this city, and Misses Ellen
and Elvira, at the family home
Funeral services will be held from the
Kelly & Gosewisch undertaking par
lors tomorrow afternoon, Rev. A. P
Strom officiating. Interment in the
cemetery at KaSota
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
ALLIES PUT BRACER
AGAINST The DRIVE
LOWELL MELLETT

: With the British Armies in FIan-
ders, October 16-AIIied troops
have strengthened the wedge
which was thrown out across the
road from Thourout to Bruges and
have cut this important communi-
cation line to the bases at Zee
bruggc. The Bruees cortrai road
has also been cut in the fighting.
lichterWiIde has been swept into
the allied advance and to the
southwark Menin has also fallen.
The situation all long the coast
has become exceedingly precari-
GUS for the Teutons.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Will Play in Winnipeg.

"The Garden of Allah" company
will depart tomorrow evening for
Winnipeg where they will open an
engagement in ten days. This decision
was reached last evening because
their date in Sioux City was can
celled on account of the theatres
closing there, due to influenza. The
is made up of very excel
lent ladies and gentlemen who are
deserving well at the >hands of the
public.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Wanted Full Particulars.

Before little Bill and his mother
reached auntie's home he was eau
toned to be on his good behavior and
to be nice to mothers friends" But
he was such little boy to be good
all the time, and few hours after his
arrival he apparently sized up the sit
uation and asked, swell, who else do
/ have to be nice to besides mothers
friends, and Aunt Mary's friends, and
Aunt Margaret's frlends2"
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
STATES PART IN WAR
Historical Society Arranging to Col.
Iect Accurate Information.

Historical Society Arranging to COL
Iect Accurate information.
Judge and Mrs. Lorin Cray have
returned from st. Paul, where they
spent Monday and Tuesday. While
there Mr.. Cray attended the meet
ing of the executive council of the
State Historical society. The coun-
Gil made plans to preserve accurate
information of Minnesota's part in
the war, which will be very valuable
in future years. Judge Cray stated
this morning that he hoped the same
action can now obtain correct infor-
nation, and should collect and pre-
serve it. Following the executive
meeting in st. Paul and open meet
ing was held and interesting papers
were read, after which those pres
ent visited the historical museum in
the new state historical building.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
REJECTED; NAN CRIED

Begged the Examining Board to Get
Him Into Service.
Sixty men of the September II
draft were examined at the court
house yesterday morning and as a
general thing the men passed the ex-
animation in fine shape. There were
sveral placed in limited service anda
few who were rejected. >One man,
when told he was rejected, broke
down and cried, begging the board
to give him chance to get into the
service somewhere.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
FUNERAL OF SOLDIER
The Remains of August Gredvig Were
Given Military Burial.

The Remains of August Gredvig Were
Given Military Burial.
The body of August Gredvig, who
died at Pittsburg, Penn, October 4,
and which arrived in the city Sunday
at 8 p. M, was laid to rest in Glen
wood cemetery Monday morning.
The funeral was held from Kelly
and Gosewisch undertaking parlors at
ten o'clock. The services were very
impressive and were taken care of by
national guard here. The firing squad
fired three shots at the grave and Ed
Ario sounded taps. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful. He is
survived by his mother and four
brothers and two sisters. The body
came in charge of Captain A. w. Nor
can
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
LARGE APPROPRIATION BILL
This Measure Calls For Six Billion
Dollars and More.

United Press Dispatch1
Washington, October 16.-The Amer
lean house of representatives was
today rendered for consideration the
greatest appropriation bill in the his
tory of the country. The appropria-
tion calls for $6,3O0000.000 and of
this $6,1O0,000 goes to the war de-
partment to insure the placing of
three complete American armies in
France by next July. The navy also
comes in for big appropriation.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
LOAN SWEPT FORWARD
Bond Sale Will "Go Over the Top" So
Officials Say.

Washington, October 16.-Over-
coming the handicap of peace rum
ors and the influenza epidemic the
Fourth Liberty Loan today swept for
ward at the most rapid rate since the
campaign started and the committee
members at headquarters were opti-
mistic for the first time, expressing
the belief that the loan would go
"over the top"
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
PEACE HOPES DASHED
Wilson Reply Has Disturbed tn
Minds of the Huns.

TInICeU RrHSS IJISpdCCH1
Copenhagen, October 16.-German
papers in commenting on the NEW
peace developments state that the
president has dashed all German
hopes of peace. They say his first
note bouyed their hopes on but that
his second reply was great disap-
pOintment
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18

Rotterdam Courant this afternoon
publishes telegram coming
direct from Hamburg in which it
is stated that the German govern
ment has capituIated.
London, October 16.-Reports
are current An every capital in
Europe that the German govern
ment has completely capituIated.
These reports, however, are un-
confirmed.
American officials have caused
word to be given that too great
credence of these reports might
cause failure of the Fourth
Liberty loan. They are inclined
to disregard the reports until
some official word is received.
London, October 16.-The ex-
pected German chancellor will
make decision today on matters
contained in Wilson's latest note,
says Copenhagen dispatch.
London, October 16.-Before Ger.
many can hope for peace or even {
discussion of terms she must come
to the program mapped out by tn,
allies and must agree wholly to ar
surrender. This is the
attitude of the British government
and coupled with their demand they
state that Germany must:
One. Disarm and disband hcl
army and all military forces under
her dominion.
Two. Evacuate Metz and other like
Three. Surrender the German fee
to the allies and give up HeigolanC
forever.
Brussels is named as the mos
likely place for the peace conference
Report of Peace Acceptance
limited Press Dispatch1
London, October 16.-According tt
an Exchange telegram via Amsterdam
from Berlin it is reported that th'
Germans have accepted all of Presi
dent Wilson's peace terms providing
the rights of the German people arr
safeguarded.
London, October 49, Reports from
Amsterdam anent the German peac,
proposals are believed to be subse
quently correct in many circles here.
London, October 16-A revival o
the reports that the kaiser had abdi
Gated were current throughout Europ,
today.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Northrop Is Lieutenant.

c. G. NoIthrop received telegram
today from the officers training camp
at Camp Hancock, Ca, stating that
his son, Harold A. Northrop, was
commissioned second lieutenant in
the machine gun division.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Speeds DESTROYER Prouran.

Washington, Oct. 16. American
shipbuilders were called upon by Sec
retary Daniels to speed up their out
put of destroyers to meet the menace
of the new and greater submarine eff
fort which Germany is known to be
preparine
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
The Influenza Situation.

TUn1Ieu Fr1SE Oispdtcn.I
Washington, October Ire as
suring figures on the influenza situa
tion in the army were given to Secre
tary Baker today. The secretary stat.
ed that the disease was. PRACTICAL,
checked in all army camps.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
RAIL men CONFER HERE
Superintendents Gathered in Mankato
Yesterday Afternoon

Superintendents of all railway lines
running into Mankato were in the
city yesterday for an important con-
ference in regard to the situation
here, particularly the consolidation of
the freight traffic. Superintendent /.
E. Palmer of the Great Western road,
Superintendent Welch of the Omaha,
Superintendent Thomas Boyle of the
Northwestern road and j. R. Will
loughby, division agent for the Mil
waukee, were all here during the aft
ernoon. No information was given
out as to the decision which was
reached in regard to the situation
here.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
THEIR HELP NOT NEEDED
National Guardsmen From Here Re.
cejVed Mo Summons

Regimental Adjutant Captain Roy
W. Bates stated this morning that
there is now little if any possibility
that guacdsmen from Mankato will
be called out to fight the forest fires
Or assist in the rescue work in the
northern part of the state. The Of
flee of adjutant general was called
and it was learned that sufficient
help was now at hand and cities in
the northern part of the state would
be called or their guard companies
before Southern Minnesota men are
called.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
REVOLT IN BOHEMIA
Martial Law Has Been Proclaimed
Through The Country.
.[Associaeed Press Dispate

IAssOciated Press Dispatch1
Pal.s October 16.-Zurick dispatches
say the meetings called by the Czecho-
Slovak council at The Hague to pro-
test against the expectations of food
stuffs from Bohemia resulted in a
general strike and revolt. Martial
law was proclaimed through Bohemia
the German and Austrian troops &C
cupying Prague, Pilsen, >Pisek and
Tabor.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Real Estate Transfer.

F. w. Hunt and his wife, Nellie L.
Hunt, to Thorbjorn j. Snisberg. the
west one half of lot two, block twen-
ty-two of Warren's addition to Man
kato. Consideration, $4,000.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Granted MARRIAGE License.

Clerk of Court George G.. Krost
granted a marriage license yesterday
afternoon to Kenneth c. Crane and
Eva r. Mccormack both of Garden
City,
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Substantial Gains BY Yanks.

[Associated Press Uispatch1
Washington, October 16-Substan-
tial gains were made on both sides. Of
the Meuse against stubborn enemy
resistance. are reported by Pershing.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
STARTING OF FLAMES
SUBJECT FOR PROBING
FEDERAL SLEUTHS LOOKING
INTO THE MATTER
Suspicion That the Torch Might
Have Been Applied BY
Hun Agents

Moose Lake, October 16.-The
fire tragedy hifted here today to
the state government and relief
representatives comforting regard
ing aid and reconstruction Of the
devastated sections. The fire
seems generally under control
this morning, although it is burn
ing in several sections. The dead
are nearly 300 and probably the
total will top 1000.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18

Duluth, Minn., Oct. 16. - The
number of bodies recovered and
reported here throughout the fire.
stricken district mounted to 700,
with every indication that nearly
as many more would be found be-
fore the work is completed. At
Duluth 200 bodies have been re-
ceived, at Moose Lake 800, at Har-
ney 80, Carlton, 13, Cloquet 10,
Fond du Lac ~, Breavator 10 and
Barnum 10.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
TEUTS MUST DISARM
BEFORE PEACE CONFAb
THAT is THE POSITION NOW
TAKEN BY ENGLAND
Disband Army; Get Out of Metz;
Surrender Her Fleet to
Allies
UNITED Press Dispatch. ]

lOHllco IicSS DiSpdeSh'l
London, october 16.-The Neuve
Rotterdam Courant this afternoon
publishes telegram coming
direct from Hamburg in which it
is stated that the German govern
ment has capituIated.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
8OLShEVlkI DOCTRINE
BASIS FOR ECONOMIC
SOLUTION, SAYS SCHWA5

New York Eco. r. That the Boil
sheyild doctrines with in the near in.
ture be the bans for the solution o.
economic conditions Was the warning
sounded by Charles NJ Schwab. prest
Zen of The Bethlehem Steel C1rpor
alton, in an address before The Old
Boys Club.
The time Is coming when the men
Of he working class, the men with
1u, properly. viii control the destiny
of This world of ours" Mr. Schwah
said
II, means that the Bolshevik sen
timen; mus. be taken into consider.
alton. and in the very near future we
must look to the worker for a
solution OF the economic conditions
now being considered
Within the next eighteen months
we Will have more tonnage ON the
ocean than all the nations of the
va W. u NFHit NttSN'l Nuu II
told YOU that our firm figures that
500 600 will be spent on marine
construction in the near future
Don't let us run away with the
lea that Ne have a light job on our
bands. We must realize that il is
the duty Of every citizen to give his
last dollar and his last drop Of blood
in defense Of his country.
- am not discouraged and am
nor pessimistie We must Contribute
our money as We never contributed
before, and wc must forget our per
sonal notions and stand by our ma
ton
1T is my sincere hope that at this
timc mex year we OF the old school
NO. 10 will have occasion 10 rejoice
in great world peace In the mean
time let Us be optimistic ana let It's
place dependence upon our govern.
mont ana our cause
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
ROY GEDNEY.
~ MolOney Hidg
A Simple Way To
Remove Dandruff

There is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandruil al once. and
that IS to dissolve it, then you destroy it
entirely TO do this. just get about four
ounces OF PLAIN, common liquid argon
from any drug store CHS N all you viii
necd), apply it at night when retiring !:
use enough to moistcn the scalp and rub
1t in gently with the finger tips.
by morning. most ii not all, OF your
dandrait will be gone, and three or four
more applications viii completely dis
solve and entirely destroy every single
sign and trace OF it, no matter how much
dandruf You may have.
You will find all itching and digging
OF the scalp will stop instantly, and your
hair will be fluffy lustrous, glossy Silky
and soft and look and feel hundred
times better,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
STATE FARMERS TAKE
UP LABOR PROPOSITION

bloomington. Feb n Discuss tans
an farm labor ana roaa Improvement
heIl the attention of delegates herr
M The annual gathering a. Pho Illinois
Farmers institute
Rurr,dee D Gu-lor. federal director
For Illinois %. Tho United States Boys
Worsius Reserve delivered m adj
dress III the morning session on Boys
lis Farm Hands He was followed RI
am address ON Emergency Far La-
1or~ from Charles Adkins. director Of
.he state department Of agriculture
At the afternoon session 5. T. Brad
stare superintendent of highways
spoke en- "Beue- Highways. = Mill
-lry Necessity
~Rltl TRANSPORTATION ana tho Far
mer was rhe subject Of an address
by e. a. Markham. president OF The
Illinois Central Railroad
T1days sessions we're III" second
~ The convention which is considered
1ue of the mos, important meetings
ever held BY the farmers OF Illinois.
Food conservation. The farmers duty
in rhe war ani increased production
Jre expected "a be- taken mp during
the meet which closes Thursday ev-
eume.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
FEEDING YOUNGSTERS
SCIENTIFICALLY MEETS
WITH GREAT SUCCESS

New York Feb y Twenty-Five
New York school boys. pitiful vic.
ms TWO weeks ago of malnutrition.
are living proofs today OF what can
DC accomplished with scientific food
scientifically administered.
Pale sunken cheeks. hollow eyes.
nm bodies and thinner limbs are
rapidly disappearing. Instead. these
ads are now approaching the normal
young animal, fun of vim and life.
ana their former pale slender selves
ire fading
SOCIAL workers who are conducting
nc experiment have learned mo.t
aued lesson -thc mere suggestions
'nr living do no, produce desired eff
'or"s. Practical demonstration is
what counts.
Il IS evident that parent. would
cot buy their children nutritious foods
IN the mere statement they were
'cu"r for them than bread. coffee
and macafoni I'ut when the boys
ire red scientifically and being 10
snow gains. the parents. become in
crested
The experiment already success.
Is to continue month. Voices which
formerly were as 'puny" as their
legs ana arms now ring out with
Seli'asscrtion and aggressiveness and
WELL harness boys appetite. feed
him scientifically, and the result may
well be imagined
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
The Perfect Bull Terrier.

The modern hun terrier is the result
OF very careful and intensive breeding.
II IS now wcll-nefined type ana has
lost almost all the characteristics OF
It's ancestor, the bulldog. II must be
pure White. except for the nose and
eyes which must be black Any other
marks, Will" they do not disqualfy in
the SHOW ring, are considered undesir-
able
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-21
Hadn't Kissed the Kittens.

Jean, aged three was visiting at her
grandfather's farm. She tired of The
new Kittens aud puppies and went In
search of her mother. When that lady
was l"'lnd She held up her face for the
usual Kiss. I'D kiss you If thought
Nol hadnt been kissing those lltticS. +"
mother said. II haven't" Jean said.
Ana when SHE had the kiss she smleG
hdorihly aud said "But Is been Kiss.
In those little puppies"