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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
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les of three-inch and four-inch
guns.
The cOnCentric movement of
troops advancing northward from
the region of Olizy and Beaureparie
and eastward from the line of the
bend in the Aisne has frightened
their grip on the wooded region
northwest Of Grandpre. The forces
advancing northward have reached
the spur east Of Trimat and the
Broye farm, 1000 yards north of
Beaureparie, while those advanc
ing eastward from the Aisne have
occupied the villages of Rilly-Au
Dies. Sonny and Voncq, north Of
Vouziers and F'alaise, to the south
east
Glad at Sight Of Peace-
With the American Forces North
west Of Verdun. Nov. I.-tBy the
Associated Press Most Of the
prisoners captured by Americans
in the lighting today were in excel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

lent physical condition and display
ed better morale than usual.
They were fully cogniZant of the
efforts OF their government TO Sc
cure an armistice and while appar-
emily overioyed at the probability
OF an early peace. were OF that
class that has been disciplined TO
war and which reflects the deter
mined resistance the enemy has
been making. All appeared to
realize that a breaking through by
the Americans would result almost
certainly in the loss OF part of the
German army on the western front.
Huns Hemmed In.
With curtain OF exploding steel
behind them and steadily advanc-
ing line of Americans in front,
several hundred Germans found
themselves in an untenabIe posi-
ton at Imecourt A garrison had
been left to defend the position and
had performed its part well when
the Americans stormed the place.
Machine guns sent a murderous
shell fire into the valley until. on
StB AldL W tuE american >
there was laid down a barrage. not
on the towns, but along q line to
the rear of it. The Germans say
that the bursting shells came
creeping toward them from the
rear as the batteries shortened
their range and that at the same
time American infantry men ad-
vanced up the slope toward the
village. Either as a result Of an
order or a panic. the defending
troops Immediately rushed down
toward the Americans with uprais-
ed hands. crying "kamerad."
Take Towns on Schedule.
In the center La Dhuy farm,
about two-thirds of a mile from
the starting point, was taken by
a o'clock. 1t was defended by IN
fantry. machine guns and some ar
tillcry. The Hazois wood was
cleared by 10 o'clock. 500 prison
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
DESERTED TO SEE
INVALID WIFE; is
SAVED BY WILSON

Washington, D. c., Nov. 2.-Pri-
vate Clarence f. Sperry, Three
hundred and Forty-third field ar
tillery, sentenced to death by court
martial because he twice deserted
to join his partly paralyzed wife
and their three children, has been
set free by order of President Will
son. The president set the SEN
tence aside because the offense was
due to the soldiers very proper
solicitude for his family and direct
ed that copy of his Endorsement
be handed to Private Sperry" as a
stimulus to him to remember the
fidelity and diligence which is re-
CURED of soldiers called to defend
their country.
Shoes! Shoes! Shoes, at Nc
Cabe's this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
DRIVE away HEADACHE
Rub AIusterOle on Forehead
and Temples

4 headache remedy without the dan
gers Of headache medicine" Relieves
headache and that miserable feeling
ron colds or congestion And It acts at
9ncel hlsterole is a clean, white ONT
nent made with oil OF mustard Better
han a mustard plaster and does not
Blister. Used only externally, and IT
10 way can it affect s-onl sCh ard heart
Is some internal medicines DO -
Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis,
Toup, stuff neck asthma, neuralgia,
congestion, pieUrIsys rheumatism, lum-
5ago, all pans and aches of the back
y joints, sprz:ns, sore muscles bruises,
,htblslns frosted feet, colds of the
'neSt III often prevents pneUmonla).
Sc and &C iarz hospital size $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE.

Permission has been given to the
Rock Island Ministerial alliance TO
hold u meeting next Monday morn
ing at 10 o'clock at the Y. NJ. Q. A.
The members are urged to attend
this meeting
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

to attain a shooting eye" thus
perfecting their Workmanship.
Squirrels Seem Plentiful.
Squirrels and ducks are now be-
ing mainly sought after by hunts
men, and both seem fairly plenti-
full. Many hunters have reported
goodly numbers Of the former game
species as a days haul
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
VarniSEl Stains

We carry a complete stock of first quality Varnish
stains-durable lasting and with enough stain In it
TO produce the desired effect Splendid for finishing
or renewing interior woodwork floors furniture,
Stains and varnishes in operation. Dries quick
" with a rich permanent lustre. Mahogany, ground
color cherry walnut light oak. dark oak.
Per gallon, $2.65
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

Everybody come to NcCabe's for
shoes this week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Hard Wood Flooring

By using our 7s inches y inches hard
wood flooring at SEC per 100 lineal feet,
you can floor your new house or re-fioor
YOUR old house at less than the cost of rugs
or carpets For instance by IA feet room hoored
with this genuine upland oak would cost you only
1880 And rooms of other sizes will cost you in
proportion Every piece is carefully inspected and
only the cream Of the oak two mills is taken. Bet
ter flooring cannot be bought for any money.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Y. NJ. G.. A. NOTES

A new system of industrial work
has been inaugurated by the Y. NJ.
/. A to interest the Rock Island ar
senaI men and their families in
athletic, social, educational and re-
been established on the arsenal and
in each of the three cities. The
Rock Island and Moline branch will
be in charge of Albert d. Her
mann. H. J. Banta has been ap-
pointed industrial secretary on the
arsenal
Mr. Hermann worked with
Il. c. Smedley for the Rock Island
y NJ c. A. when located in the old
building. On leaving here he went
20 New York, where he was con
Hected with the Young Mems insti-
tuue on the Bowery for two years,
after which he attended the 7. NJ.
G. \. college, graduating in 1916.
Mr. Hermann accompanied one of
the college professors to New
Haven, Conn, as mems division sec.
rotary He held this position until
April. when he resigned in order to
take up war work.
As industrial secretary of the
Rock Island and Moline branches
for this new work, Mr.. Hermann
end the arsenal and Davenport sec
retaries will cooperate with the
churches, schools, community
houses and other associations al
ready organized The noon enter
taiuments for the arsenal will con
tinue as before.
La VelIe F. Hicks, boys secretary
at the Y NJ c. A. took about 25
bows for hike at noon today Mr..
Hicks has full permission Of the
local health authorities for mis-
outing tn boys met o. go Y NJ
{. =. grounds at icon ana tgam- ed
t. Lit Ie M~uutoil, where they So Mt
the afternoOG. Iuey WI ok 4 air
snl PEI there and about 8 O'Clock re
turn home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

Sweeping Compound. ReardsIey's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

re SUPPLY home every State with building
wv erials of all kinds We stock here IN
the TCes The picture to the right shows part of
stock of 10000 doors and 100000 windows And have everything
else in proportion You who live here in the TrCes can benefit
by the huge quantities in which buy supply nationwide
business Come and pick for yourself what want Our
fast motor trucks make prompt deliveries anywhere IN Day
EXPORT Rock Island Moline surrounding territory Study the
list of bargains below They only few from
stock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

guaranteed for fifteen years. From the standard
Of permanent beauty it is the ideal roof covering
for the home. Telephone and We will send
up to measure your roof and quote you our
rock bottom catalog prices on Jap-aFop IN any
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02
Roofing

lgles, straight edge ron. Diamond Point roll.
RACED with genuine Vermont slate in either
| color. Keeps out heat and cold and has
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-02

big bearing on your
fuel bills. Is fire.
resisting and meets
the requirements OF
the National Board
of Underwriters.
Jap-a-Top in any
OF its forms can be
laid at a lower cost
than wood and is
The herald., 1918-06-27

Citizens OF New orleans
Our nations government relies city purchase Eight Million
Dollars worth War Savings Stamps during the campaign ending June
%, 1918.
Some may think they have have done gat New Orleans has
done enough~bu will New Orleans boy France after fighting
several bates say q have done any me Will he
say just the hospitals have been wounded once won't back
to the trenches again" He would be shot if he did!
10 a pledge o help win the war?
mmmybh@ amhymgh ps m h friday
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DON'T FAIL TO DO YOUR DUTY TO OUR SOLDIER BOYS
This Donated
TO THE WINNING OF THE WAR
BY THE HERALD
The herald., 1918-06-27

This money be used buying ships food and cloth
for our fighting men!
uxues now? Who has the to satisfy his
vanity boys shedding their blood in France2
Who ready to write that boy that his life not too much
give that lend of dolars-dollars
won't be worth plugged that boys sacrifice is made
vain!
President who needs these definite pledges ism
beat the Hun back trench after
Shells millions upon millions of bullets day and night week after
help that this great War Savings Stamp mover
greatest American undertook The greatest Wor
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
THE BIBLE IN MESoPoTAMlA
One Lives Its Story There and Does
Not Doubt Its Truth, Remarks
Visitor.

To add a touch of completeness to
the Sabbath-like calm which prevailed
on the ship I read the Bible. Becom-
ing intensely Interested tried to read
1t through in "A hours. This cannot
be done. Incidentally | had some diff
ficulty in finding one. 1t Is a sign Of
the times, | am afraid, that one never
gets Il Bible any more as a gong-away
present when one starts off on Il long
journey. Though l might better say,
perhaps, that ii was sign of unintelli-
gence on my part that | did not think
to carry with me one Of several that
we're bestowed upon me in godller
days.
l w1A going to Bagdad was l noGi
When l left New York / believed l
was. l was on my way to the lard of
the two rivers; the land of the Car
den Of Eden, OF the Cradle Of the
World" 1t is the land not only of
Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel,
but the land as well of Noah and Fa-
ther Abraham; the land of Babylonia,
where Daniel dwelt in captivity with
the children of Israel and was deliy-
cred from the den OF lions.
found Bible finally, hidden Gway
with the hymnals and the prayer books
In little walnscot cupboard of the
little library, and, while / Intended
merely to get the stories of Babylon
and of Ur of the Chadees, | became
engr0ssed in the story Of the Children
Of Israel and followed it all the way
through. Then ! had to read the
prophets, and having pondered over
their prophesies, | was tempted to re-
examine the fulhlment Of them. And
afterward | was very glad | did. 1t
refreshed my memory Of many things
had thought little about since the
days Of my youth.
In Mesopotamia you live the story
of the Bible and you do not wonder
in the least If it is true; you know it
is. You become as definitely acqualnt'
ed with Daniel and Ezra; yes, and
with Adam and Eve and Cain and
Abel and Noah ana Abraham and
Hagar and Ishmael-especially Hagar
and Ishmael-and Il thousand others,
as though they were alive today. And
in way they are. AS they have come
down to us through the ages in tradl-
tion and picture they are exact proto-
ty1les of the men who now inhablt
that ancient land.-From "The War in
tae Cradle of the World" by Eleanor
Franklin Egan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

The Bankers Trust company
figures have, no doubt, missed a
few men who, although they un-
doubtedly possess worldly goods
of a greater total value than
81 900, 900, have not an income
of at least $4,000 year. But
even without these the total
yearly revenue Of the "income
millionaire" is $2,7S0, ,235, 600.
which works out an average of
$l33.000 each.
While these figures are tre-
mendous, their significance is to
be found in the fact that the
rest of the population of the
United States is in receipt Of
still more remarkable amount.
amount. The total income of
the whole population is more
than $50, 500,000,000, so that the
amount drawn by the millionaire
class is less than 5 per cent of
the whole Further subdivision
shows that more than 100000
100000 of the grand total is
drawn by those in receipt of be-
tween $1,0O and $4,000 a year.
In this wide distribution of
the total wealth Of the country,
through income, is to be found
the chief difference between our
social conditions in this country
and in countries abroad. The
bane of Great Britain has been
the accumulation of large part
of the total wealth of the coun-
try in the hands of few people
and the enjoyment of the com
paratiyely beggarly remainder
by the vast majority of their
fellow-countrylnen.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
PERMANENT ROADS.

Governor-elect Robertson, in g
recent statement, declares he
will ask the coming session of
the legislature to submit to the
voters of Oklahoma the question
Of issuing bonds in the sum of
$25,000,00O or $30,O00,O00 for
the purpose of building a system
of permanent hard-surfaced roads
in Oklahoma.
This will be the most import
ant question in many respects to
be placed before the public since
the constitution was adopted in
1907 No state as progressive as
Oklahoma has such a deficient
system of roads and the expert
ence Of ten years has demon
strated the impossibility of con-
structin gdirt roads that will re-
main permanent.
The stand for permanent
roads taken by Judge Robertson
is the beginning of a campaign
destined to revolutionize the
road building system of Oklaho-
MAZDA Star-Democrat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Here's Menu of
Jolly Tar; Pick
Out Your Lunch

To a land-going lubber the Chris
mas day menu served at the U. S.
naval training station San Diego.
Cal, would be about as clear as mud
were it not for the accompanying
explanations Mr. and Mrs. Scott
Jones have just received the follow
ing menu of Christmas dinner from
their son, Mays, who is in the San
Diego station:
"Stand by! All Hands Turn To!
Deph Bornbs with a Crack, (Fresh
Oyster Cocktail, Salad Crackers
Live Shrapnel, (Ripe Olives). Field
Pieces, celery en- Branch). Italian
Violets, Green Onions) Mess Gear,
Colbert Gravy.) Sea-going Cob
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
WHO WON THE WAR?

We have been told that Bel
gium won the war for the allies
when she threw her entire
strength in the path Of the ad-
vancing foe early in the
struggle.
Likewise, we have been in
formed that France won it in
the first battle of the Marne.
From other sources we learn
that the British navy was re-
sponsible for the final triumph.
Still other authorities contend
that it was the American army
that tipped the scale in favor Of
the cause of freedom. All of
which is interesting and probab-
ly true but now comes another
claimant for honors. We quote
from the Fourth Estate:
''The power Of the press, not
the power Of armies, ended the
war" said DR.. Eugene A. Croc-
kctt Of Boston, Mass, now a ma
.jor in the American Red Cross.
He added that he had interro-
gated hundreds Of prisoners Of
every nationality who had re-
turned from AustRia, and that
all had agreed that Austria S
death blow was dealt through
lthe medium Of the press by Pres
,Sdent Wilson when he an
nounced that he had recognized
Czecho-Slovollia as an independ-
ent belIgerent state and power.
The press succeeded i'll send
ing the news Of President Will
sons message throughout the
dual monarchy, where il circu-
lated among the people and sol
dierS.
The above agrees with infor-
fation from other sources, and is
in line also with the dispatches
from the western front to the eff
feet that the German morale in
the last month of the war was
seriously weakened by the pub
lication Of articles in papers that
We're circulated among the Ger
mans telling them for the first
time the news as to their own
situation.
1t is no exaggeration to say
that the press in all the allied
countries has gained enormously
in its power, in its prestige, in
its grip on the people through
the war. This one of the adj
vantages the world has gained
as a partial recompense for the
awful cost Of the war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
SOME SIGNIFICANT STATS
TICS.

According to statistics just
published by the statistician Of
the Bankers Trust company of
New York, there are only 1925
Llillionaires in the United States
Nfhe use of the word "only" is
not ours. 1t is used as an ex-
preston of surprise by the New
York Commercial, which appears
TO have believed previous to the
publication of the trust com
pany's figure, that the number
of American millionaires was
considerably larger.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Avoid eroodtno.

II is salutary thing to regret past
errors and sincerely resolve not to fall
INTO them again. but it is foolish and
most dangerous thing to brood over
mistakes we have made, sins we have
committed. Brooding cannot possibly
lead to healthy-minded action. Its
tendency, rather is to develop a state
OF mind that may pass over into in
sanity. Yet many people indulge in
this dangerous luxury Of broodng Par
dcularly is this likely to be the case
with people to whom life has not been
as kind as it might have been.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

(Oyster Dressipg) Destroy er,
(Roast Young Turkey) Has marks,
Rating Badges and Port Lights,
Cranberry jelly. Torpedoes a la
Texas, (Sweet Potatoes, Southern
Style). White Caps (Creamed Cau-
liflower). Stacker (No crust and
Yellow all the way through, (Pump-
kin Pie) T. N. T. (Fruit Cake }
Camouflaged First Aid, (Neapolitian
Ice Cream). The Compound, (Mixed
Fruit. One Founders, Parker
House Rolls). Light he Smoking
Lamp (Cigarettes) Pipe Down
(Coffee)."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
SELL ARMY STOCK

Announcement is made by the aux
ialiary remount depot at Camp
Bowie, Ft. Worth, Texas, that 400
horses and $50 mules, army stock
will be sold at public auction begin
ming at 8 o'clock on the morning OF
Tuesday, January T. These animals
are not condemned but are now in
excess of army requirements on ac
count of dmobiliztion,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
HIS DEATH EXAGGERATED
Ohio Soldier, Reported Dead, Suggests
Mark Twain's Teleuram,

All one day friends and relatives Of
Sig. Spira, son Of a Cleveland banker
called at the Spira home to extend
sympathy over the young mans death
Many floral offerings were sent to the
home, while friends planned attend.
ing the funeral.
That night Sig called up from Camp
Sherman, Chifficothe, o.: 81 couldn't
be dead Of Spanish flu never had
IT," was the burGen of his conversa-
tion. The funeral has been postponed
indefinitely. Mark Twain, reported
dead, wired: 'The report of my death
Is greatly exaggerated"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Nebraska Provides Potash.

Nebraska will provide 90 per cent
Of the potash supply of the Gifted
States this year. according to state
ment made by Win NJ. Maupin, state
publicity director at Lincoln. Nebras-
ka manufacturers, who have invested
S5,O0OOO0 in the development of the
potash industry, will produce more
than $20,O00,O0O worth of potash in
1918.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Had Had an "ExpIain.V

Kenneth and his cousin were eSpe-
elally fond of playing in the barn, and
when told by his sister to be careful
and to play only where there was no
danger of being hurt Kennath said,
with a grownup air, "Oh, yes, Wen be
careful, cause daddy Just gave rs an
explain all about that"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
A Billion r.Iver Dollars

One billion silver dollars, Iaid in
tow, says Gas Logic, each coin just
touching the one before it and the one
following, would fora a line that
would reach practically around the en-
Tire world.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
SUSPICIOUS Creature.

"a hard woman to please" "Hov
so?" "When her husband telephones
that he will be detained at the office
she wants to know whose Office and the
nature of, the detention. Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Beats the Band.

Blobbs-If you are going in for
music, which instrument would you
choose?
Slobbs-Well, I've always thought
would like to be a solosit on a
cash register.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

Close Red Cross Tomorrow.
All departments of the Red Cross
will be closed all day tomorrow,
New Years day, it was announced
this morning
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

Explorer Stefansson's famous steam
ship, the Polar Bear, which arrived
here recently from Nome, will be sold
and the proceeds donated to the Red
Cross.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
Wants to Get Even.

"When a lazy man has to work.
said Uncle Eben, ode first job he wants
is dat of a policeman to keep other
folks fun vioIatin' antiloafin' laws"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
May Start Revolution.

"Why do they say Nobody loves
fat MANI"
There's bound to be a suspicion
that anybody overweight just now is
getting more han his share of the
food, Washington Star.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

Col. Bill Dwyer, boss of the Lib
erty bank, is winding up the year
with accounts all square except his
81 salary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

What's the Use F.?

What's the UseF
Judge-The police say that you
and your wife had some words.
Prisoner-I had some, but didn't
get a chance to use them
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

BBy-by, see you again next year.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31

Personally, it will suit us just as
well if the new year will slip in win
out making too much noise.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-12-31
EXPRESS PAcKAeETTEs

He's about to pull his freight
That old-timer, Nineteen-eight.
Dying year, a fond adieu.
Hope you take that "flu" with you