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Republican farmer., 1918-08-23

London, Aug 2O.---Four German at- tacks against British positions at Chilly, about six miles north of Rove, were repulsed during the night, says todays' war. office statement.
 The British lines were advanced in the neighborhdod of Vieux Berqutn and Outtersteen, in the Lys salient, according to the statement, which says 182 of the enemy were made prisoner.
 The attack of the French yesterday between the Matz and the Disc was on a front of 12 miles and although the Germans offered stubborn re- sistance the French made an advance of about a mile.
 At o'clock last evening the battle line ran as follows: La Pravim farm, which is northwest of F'resnieres, Arbe de Canny, the western outskirts of Lasigny, La Rue des Boucandes, the southern outskirts of Orval, Le Hamel, the southern outskirts of { Dreslincourt and Pimprez. Though the advance is small one, it is regarded as important as it car ried the French line farther down the slopes of Lassigny Massif.
 The French also moved up the val ley of the Disc, the line being between five and six miles from Noyon.
 Paris, Aug. 20.---Newspapers of Oporto, Portugal, report that an un- Identified steamer outbound from Bor- deaux sank a submarine near the Spanish coast. Details are lacking.
 London, Aug 19, via Montreal, Aug 20.---Heavy fighting has been in prog ress on the Ussuri front, says Reuters correspondent in Vladivostok, and Czecho-Slovak outposts have been forced to retire.
 A contingent of Japanese marines the correspondent adds, has landed 1T Nicolaievsk, on the Annoy.
 With the British Army in France Aug. 20-(By the Associated Press)- By withdrawing their forces in tho Merville sector of the Lys salient tht
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23

Eighteen states were called upon by Provost Marshal General Crowder to furnish B. ,709 men
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
FRENCH FORCES ARE SLOWLY OUTFLANK|NG
 NOYON SAY REPORTS

New Attack by Gen. Mangin Threatens Fall of I'm portant Base for German Railroads Care fully Prepared Positions of Enemy Have Been Overcome Advance Decided Help to Army of Gen. Humbert.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23

Before g o'clock this morning the French had captured 800 Germans in the sector attacked.
 North of Rove the French have taken the Bracquemont and Fendu woods and have occupied the greater part of Beuvraignes, according to ad- vices. It also is reported that they have made progress to the southeast of Beuvraignes.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23
HAIC DRIVES MILE WEDGE IN FLANDERS AND CAPTURESA
 VILLAGE AND TWO FARMS

U s. Forces in vosges Crush Big German Raid Then Ad vance Beyond Frapelle Where Enemy Is Laying Down Concentrated Big Gun Fire; Lively Patrol Action Going on in WoevTe Sector.
Republican farmer., 1918-08-23

A Moscow dispatch received in Am sterdam on July 26 reported that Ma ria Spiridonova had been one of the number of Social Revolutionists shot for the murder of German Ambassa- dor Von Mirbach.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-02
BLUE TRIANGLE ADS
FRENCH WOMEN HhEM
FIGHTING THE CAFAEl
WAR-WEARlNESS RECOGNIZED
AS EVIL TO BE cOM5ATTED
AMONG THE WORKERS
AT HOME

Paris, France "Cafard" Is ths
blue war.weariness that settles on
the people at home, destroying Their
happiness and efficiency just as
"Nostalgia," or home sickness ruins
the nshting quality Of troops Stories
of Napoleonie days were kept in
mind by military officials from the
beginning Of the war and homesiak-
ness, with all its debilitating effects,
has been understood from the first
days, and intelllgently combatted.
But "Cafard" as disease, as
mental obsession which the victim,
usually a woman who has lots loved
ones in the war or suffered great
hardships or witnessed unspeakable
atrocities, is unable to throw OF
through her own strength, only re-
Gently received recognition And it
must be met must be overcome at
home, or the production Of munitions
VIII be hindered and the spirit ot
men at The front destroyed through
a knowledge Of hopefulness among
the loved ones at home.
At one OF the foyers here recently
a Blue Triangle girl found a lit )
French woman shrunk in corner,
victim OF the cafard on the fourth
anniversary of the death Of her hus-
band who was wounded in the first
month OF the war and died soon af-
ter Usually one of the cheeriest Of
the visitors to the foyer, the Madame
was utterly overcome, and other
French women, understanding tho
cause, went about with brimmng
eyes, suffering for her and brayCly
beating back their own concuminS
friefs
Leaning over her. and comforting
her with such words as only come
from heart that understands, tho
Blue Triangle girl comforted her.
Then cheered her with sympathy,
told her of the admiration America
has for the brave women Of France
and the remarkable courage with
which they meet their sorrows.
Madame raised her head a little;
she smiled brave little smile and
Strengthened up, threw the moist
Handkerchief into the corner. VOLTA.
C'est tout" she said, and walked
away. When next seen at the Foyer
she was the center OF a large group
who had magcally thrown off thoir
gloom and were applaudng yocifer-
ously Madame was the magic. Sto
had started the yictrola and was
dancing for them with the mimi
table grace and infectious gaiety
characteristic of the French.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-11-02
NOT Quite PERFECT
BUT HOPES TO PASS
ON HIS DISPOSITION

Camp Travis, San Antonio-"Bs
thankful, my dear, you have no hus-
band in these perilous times, a San
Antonio woman advised the Hostess
at the Y. w G. 4. Hostess House at
Camp Tra us. This conclusion was
reached after the woman had labor
led several hours at the Camp un-
taneling family troubles Of some Of
the men and their wives.
But" responded the hostess very
meegly, There may be none to have
after this war is over" "Why hon
ey don't worry" consoled the yisi-
TOY, you won't have any trouble at
all you can get a cripple.
"They have turned down my son.
though he is ever so eager to go.
And he and | are working here 10
make up for It as much as possible.
Now they have called him to ccmc
before the Board again, and we are
both wishing he could go before
some other board; this one knows
him too well and has classed him as
n disability
"If he goes before them again he
feels sure they won't take MIN Ho
has a silver plate in his head, a par
alyze6 cheek and is nearly blind in
one eye. He also has a bad ear. and
five ribs have been broken that did
not reunite with perfect smoothness.
His backbone was hurt so his feeJ
turn out more than they should
when he walks.
Stnl We feel if he could go before
another board, he is so good look
ing and pleasant with It all. he
thinks maybe they might not notice
it..