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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30
OBSTACLES.

Progress is made because Of obstacles or in
spite of them; usually, in spite of Them
Resistance increases persistence; the urge in
man is to surge ahead.
Obstacles are not a hndrance but further
ance; they rout inertia, awaken energy and spur
determination.
Every obstacle surmounted and opposition
overcome builds character, increases power and
advances evolution.
There are three ways in which to deal with
obstaclesIbatter through and thrust aside by
sheer force of will, detour or ingenously con-
vert to the end aspired.
The combative nature, the physical, smashes
against; the mental transforms obstacles to
stepping stones.
Obstacles regulate the apparent worth of
things. The more formidable the obstacle the
more value we place upon that which is lust
beyond it.
Just as distance lends charm and mystery at
tracts, obstacles excite a covetous desire for the
something between which and US they stand
Poverty is one great obstacle that has made
many strong men, In fighting the wolf from
the threshold, they discovered the principles
upon which fortunes are founded
Ihere are many other universal obstacles
that have been equally instrumental in the
world progress so far attained
Isolation caused man to breathe steam into
cylinders and lay the rails that annihilate dis
lance; it aroused him to the possibilities of air
flight to eliminate time.
Oppression is an obstacle to expression by
comparison with tyranny, freedom reaches its
proper perspective and appeal, the shackles of
monarchy are burst asunder and liberty is born.
Learn to regard obstacles as assets and give
TO each its share of care in consideration of its
possibilities for your personal outfit.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30
GERMAN IN CHURCH.

The villages of Brussels, Calhoun Co.. I'LL.
nave decided that an American church is no
pace IL which to preach sermons in the German
language Before the war came to America
there was preaching in German by the pastor
OF the ST. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran
church of Brussels. The sermon. singing and
praying were done in German. The church NOM
oers were of German parentage
But shortly after the United States went to
war some of the 60 members of that conoreoa-
non started movement, which Philander p
Claxton, U. S. commissioner of education. calls
form of hysteria," but which in fact is .
righteous wave of loyal American objection TO
anything German. These church members
asked the pastor to preach his sermons in Emo
nsh' and asked that songs and prayers be in
6hgiish. lie refused, and continued using the
language of the kaiser's HUNS.
One by one the congregation quit that cburcb
because OF the Germansm on the tongue of the
pastor 1oday only six members of the 60 hear
[lose German language sermons and sing those
German words and bow their heads in German
prayers. The 81 Americans have hired nroa-
ehef OF their own and now hold services in Emo
hsh IN the village schoolhouse. They have
asked the Illinois council of defense r. taxo
measures to stop the German speaking pastor
from using the German language in what was
their place of worship.
by way of emphasis let US call attention to
the names OF some of the "a who refuse to lis
Ten 10 German sermons, German PRAYERS and
, imam songs IN an american church-Kulp.
Goetze, Kinder, Nolte, Krause Herrr,,r ,r'
Wleneke, Moerlein.
Even Vnose with German names are opposed
- 'ne stand Philander P. Claxton has taken on
oehaH OF the German language.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30
BREAD BY SLICE FOR
PEOPLE of VIENNA

(By Newspaper Enterprise ASSN
ZURICH, Sept. 30.-While the bread
ration in Vienna has been reduced
one-half, there are districts in Ger
man Bohemia where the ration is
only one fourth or one-sixth," NJ. Sc
Tiger asserted recently in the Reich
srat. There are even places where
the bread is now being distributed by
the Slice"
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30
YANks EAGER TO READ
OF THEIR OWN E,cu-.

CBy Newspaper Enterprfse As.,-,
PARls-Men at the iron. ,..,
war news in English paDs-q ,r.-..
in Paris with greater ayfd.fy -
the folks back home. 81 didn't s.r.
no time to look aroun- explained
one as he seized a newly arrived NO..
er and began reading how he sns+t.
omrades captured couple ofrov,s
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30

iron. Weodwcrsiug and Cnntrae tors Maehiusry
rev and second hand Machine tools, etc. Ga yago
Machinery, Gas snd Gasoline engines. Pumps,
c.ectric Motors, Engines, Boilers planners, 9a.u-
eaws, ETC. Saw-mil outfits. Betting Puileyp,
Shaftins Contractors eruipreat Concrets
mixers, Sasc up. Everything In machinery ano'
BAfE5 I MACHINERY Isssi; CO.. piss,bussb. "a.
The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-09-30

This is a new photograph OF King
Albert of Belgium, taken while the
most picturesque ruler of modern
times was watching a football game.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-01-28
lnrp1fnAr coUurY And CITY PR0cEEDmus
m TIE MONDAY CLOSING ORDER

since the confusion resulting from the MONDAY clons
GUN to supse getting
tie country matter y the light g
ne al now see conditions which brousnt aoou' - N
srs ever Is be reneded action was mperaty
business d rapidly adjusting itself 70 the
IL loyal patriotic Of the
by u ra already bearing have cone smll
ngly Is the shouldered this new DuIoen IL
norance 81 the order necessity len
4 tha NAN the response and
a. bat Iii fear should become general mas
Monday closing with the osns
th arst Deen
called upon A the q ne YET
of patriotism was 50
s RI
il any real winning .ne
American patriotism nor has i become
I'D absence Gan at any tine
Ace ana correct ~
On earth are to respond ~ .hnd
tnev become n rest will face them with
& and acquiescence given our sons eou
as nsessions our pope our
comfort convenience are q small value 800 ana
bav always have q decaden We nave
Il torn the word defeat from our dictionary
rt IKE pretty wise creating committee or BE-
midi, 4 j. the Northern Grocery company,
sale viii wholesale pces Of commod1es e ,n a
and the committee the dealers and then thy can
ou profit s q prices
IN the same articles Bemidj 8@G#sgH3g
% man not even embody
iii the patriotism ell Of the desire e bring
g an early The country y fu e
,cana Weld repecSt Paul Pioneer Press
nrey We refer 70 the
story q the normal school o
or the state Keep your Bemidr and watch her grow
e the best with doyaists
Public Safety commission ~ is
t Adams apple SO hard he VIII spit clder LOT %
Not 50 at for cases 5E4
We believe that w w would keep away from
cripple her industries II De
dea Tor " little this while they are feeling
good al apparently DO
Do YOU know the Milwaukee,
Bendi the trouble IS bne
cid" has been clamped In Betrami county. . 81
Il the general Hades the first ueess day
raised n Bmidii asking the citizens
raised at
q the outset.
The creation members certainly
would be embarrassing president
Minneapolis Tribune
It'll hurts yet
have part to take his
medicine
you register with the chief OF po
lice FEBRUARY penalty the federal government
John d but 10000
given should atone for few OF them
a#s
wonder il Mother with her culinary
trumphs i cook Ia Hoover?
vesuvus again in effort with
The
you can't be Crosser, double crosser
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

Blue Devils" as they are called by
the Huns. They taught the Amer
leans the latest wrinkles in bayo-
netting. grenade throwing and the
use OF the trench knife.
on the first day OF training the
boys drew their full trench equip
ment. which included packs. gas
masks. helmets. trench knives and
grenade aprons The latter look
exactly like a carpenters apron with
pockets. but in this case the pockets
are used 10 hold the deadly grenades
and not tools.
Green, But Quick TO Learn.
OF course our lads were pretty
green when they started training
for trench warfare. although most
OF them were seasoned United
States soldiers and were we'll up in
the sort of fighting game which
prevailed before the Hun inaugur-
ated the most inhuman struggle in
history But the Yankee infantry
men were apt pupils, and in a few
weeks they outclassed their instruct
ors in the use of the bayonet and
grenade.
The infantrymen managed TO
have a pretty good time while they
were training. They had Wednes-
day and Saturday afternoons off,
and on these occasions they would
go fishing or promenading with
some pretty mademoiselle. When
an American soldier is struggling
with his French he endeavors first
20 learn how TO ask for something
20 eat. and, second, how to frame
an invitation for a mademoiselle 10
promenade with him.
The boys found excellent trout
fishing in the canals near their
camp, but the fish didn't bite fast
enough for the Americans, so they
threw grenades into the water. The
explosions that followed brought the
fish stunned TO the surface, where
they were easily gathered by the
doughboys by the basket. BY en-
ploying the grenade method the
lads had fresh fish at nearly every
meal until the French police stepped
in and put a stop to the practice.
A doughboy considered himself
lucky when he was picked to 90 on
wood cutting detail. for he could
take his gun along and have a shot
at game. The woods near the camp
abounded with wild boar, rabbits,
pigeons and geese.
CONTINUED TOMORROW
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
CHAPTER WI (Contlnued)
Copyright. 1918. by t

In a pouring rain six OF US slept
alongside Of the gun which was
shortly 20 make history for the
world.
We were up at 5 O'Clock looking
eagerly toward the enemy's country.
II vas still rainy and misty and We
could not see more than 800 yards
away We carried a few rounds OF
ammunition over 10 our position
and awaited developments.
Capt. I. r. McLendon came up at
s o'clock. He was accompanied by
a French colonel who had the firing
data.
Battery attention" called the
battery commander in a cool. even
voice.
The momentous event was close
at hand-the official opening Of the
war for Uncle Sam against Ger
many.
I thrilled from head to toe. but
my head was cool and my hand
steady.
The gun was wheeled into posi-
ton. its business end pointing to-
ward Germany. There was barely
enough light for US TO read the
markings on the little piece.
The battery commander gave the
word 10 the sergeant and the sights
were set.
use second pieces only" raped
out the commander.
A gunner cut the fuse Of a shrap-
mel 10 meet the requirements Of the
order and the shell was placed in
the breech of the little IS by a nom
commissioned officer.
Range $500 yards" snapped the
commander.
I set the detection and saw that
the cross-sair was on the target.
I was tingling from head 10 foot
with the tensity of the moment.
There was a brief pause, during
which every mothers son Of us were
on our toes.
Fire." rasped out the COM
mander.
And the Shot Is Fired.
Filled with a thousand conflicting
emotions I pulled the lanyard Of the
little spitfire and Americas first shot
OF the war went screaming into Ger
man territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

and II also caused dishgurement.
Then | used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. had relief soon. and after
using about three cakes Of Soap and
ave boxes OF Ointment was healed. +"
Signed Miss Bessie Foreman. Box
1872, Fountain City, Ind.
Having cleared your skin with CUT
eurs why not keep il cles' by using the
Soap for every day toilet purposes2
esnpis Each Free ~ Nal Address postcard
cuHczra- Dsrf. n. HoFtcr Sod errryw here
Scar x Ointment . anf - Ialrurr -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
CHAPTER VIII.
The Infantry in Action.

The savage departure Of that
projectile for the German lines was
as sweet music 70 our ears.
It was a shrieking battle hymn
without words.
The warning scream Of that IS
pounds of shrapnel served formal
notice on the kaiser that the United
States had started in on the job Of
exacting retribution for the sinking
of the Lusitania. the rape of Bel
GUM and a thousand other outrages
committed against civilization by
Germany since she set out to rule
the world by the sword.
There was not an American with
in sound range who did not whoop
with exultation when the first shot
for liberty rang forth. Il was an
event akin 10 the ringing Of the old
Liberty bell in rs. and it wouldn't
have surprised me a bit if that little
French rs had cracked from pure
JOY. The little French gun really
had excuse for cracking. for it spoke
for world liberty. I'll bet anything
the old bell in Philadelphia vibrated
from pure delight and sympathy
when that shot was fired.
AS for me, l got the reaction
when my hand left the lanyard I
shut my eyes 10 stop the dizziness,
but In a minute I opened them again
and tried 10 see through the mist
into No Mans land. would have
given a years pay just then to have
observed where the shell struck, but
couldn't see through the mist that
enveloped the German line.
The shell as it ricocheted through
the fog probably had no special
meaning 20 the Germans crouched
in their trenches across No Mans
land
II was just one blast in a chorus
Of blasts. for French guns were
barking away at the Huns all along
the line. If the boches had grasped
the significance Of the shot they
would probably have been a glum
lot Of creatures. and undoubtedly
their beer would have gone bitter
in their mouths.
want all loyal Americans TO
paste IL in their hats that il was c
battery. sixth United States field ar
tillery, that fired that shot, and that
every member OF the battery did
his bit toward sending Uncle Sam s
first calling card into the trenches
of the kaiser.
II was never intended that par
ticular credit should 90 10 anyone.
but 10 all. and that accounts for the
long withheld permission 10 news
paper correspondents to submit
specifications. 1t was only when re-
ports began 10 accumulate back
here in America OF men and even
batteries getting the credit. who had
nothing 20 do with IL. that Gen.
Pershing and Capt. McLendon con-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
America and
Britain Renew
Friendship Ties

PARIS. July 5.-There was an
historic scene at the luncheon of the
American chamber of commerce
Thursday when the earl of Derby,
the British ambassador and William
G.. Sharp, the American ambassador,
clasped hands in celebration Of
Americas Independence day. II was
the first time since the United
States became a nation that a Brit
ish am bassador had attended a
commemoration of the event.
Even If we had not been allies,
said Lord Derby in commenting on
his appearance. 1 should have
come"
After Judge Walter Berry. who
presided, had read letter from
Gen. Pershing. expressing regret
that his urgent military duties did
not permit him TO be present Gen.
Tasker II. Bliss brought a message
from the American army. He said:
I'VE have been called a nation
Of idealists. Our boys now are she'd
ding blood in Belleau wood and
Chateau Thierry in defense of those
ideals"
Ambassador Sharp thanked
France briefly for the great mani
festation in honor o" Independence
day, and continued:
Lord Derby. representing Eng
land. has broken an unwritten rule
which has lasted from time imme-
mortal with respect to an English
ambassador attending the celebra-
ton of our independence.
COngratulates America.
Il congratulate him. 1 con-
graduate the great country which
he represents. 1t is in keeping with
the British spirit of fairness. We
know now why England is so great
I welcome Lord Derby here in the
name of America"
The audience arose. cheering
Lord Derby, and shouting for a
speech Lord Derby demurred at
first, but the cheer would not down.
Finally he said:
Il had always thought that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

America meant fair play, but it is
hardly fair 10 call OF me on such
short notice 10 reply 10 such an
eloquent tribute as has been paid
me by Ambassador Sharp. As in
the days OF my youth, a teacher
spanked me, saying: You will
thank me later for this I say now
that 1 wish 10 thank America for
the best licking we ever got IL
has done us both lot Of good. We
are grateful 10 you because that
licking taught Us how TO treat our
children; IL is the reason which we
now have Australia and Canada. and
even South Africa, fighting beside
US today"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
ITALIANS CONTINUE TO
GAIN GROUND ALONG
LOWER PAVE RIVER

ROME. July Sin the offensive
movement begun on Tuesday along
the lower Piave front near the Adri-
attic, the Italians continued 10 lain
ground. The war Office amour Ge-
ment Thursday. that additional pre-
gress had been made by the Italians
In continuation Of their opera
tons in the mountain area the
Italians enlarged their position in
the region at the head OF the san
Lorenzo valley.
In the fighting on the Piave front
22S prisoners were taken together
with machine guns and much war
material.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
HERE IS ONE THING THAT
is ABSOLUTELY IMPOSSIBLE

the seat OF the trouble. and rid the
system OF the cause or the disease
= S S. Is one blood remedy that
has Tor more than fifty years been
giving relief 20 even the most as-
gravated and stubborn cases OF
rheumatism. II cleanses and puri-
fes the blood by routing out all
traces Of disease. The experience
OF others who have taken :. :. :.
viii convince you that IL Will
promptly reach your case y on can
obtain this valuable remedy at any
drug store.
valuable book on Rheumatism
and its treatment, tOgther with eX-
pert medical advice about your own
individual case viii be sent absO-
Iutely free Write to-day % Med
zeal Department swift Specific Co.
ff1 swift - boratorN, Atlanta Ca.
Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
NEARLY CRAZY
| WITH ERUPTION
Itching and Burning On Face and
Body, CutiCura Healed,

An itching and burning began on
my face and spread all over my body.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
457 PRISONERS TAKEN

PARIS, July 5.-Prisoners to the
number of 457, OF whom seven were
officers. were taken in the attack
north Of Moulin-S ous-Toutvent, &C
cording 10 an official statement is
sued by the war office Wednesday
night.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
BREWING OF BEER TO BE
CURTAIlE0 so PER CENT

WASHINGTON. July 5.-Brewing
OF beer and the manufacture OF
near beer" VIII be curtailed so
per cent through fuel restrictions
In the year beginning July I. ac-
cording 10 joint announcement
late today by Fuel Admir-. Garfield
and Chairman Baruch OF the war
industries board. after the weekly
meeting Of the presidents war cab
met
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

People the world calls "1ucky' are those who are
alive to their opportunities and take action in time The
nlucky are those who see their opportunities toe
late.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
Has Never Been
Cured by Liniments or Lo-
tio9s, and Never VIII Be.

You never knew OF Rheumatism
that most painful source OF suffering
being cured hy Iliments. lotions
or other external applications. And
you VIII never see anything bur
temporary relief Afforded by sucn
makeshifrs.
But why be satisfied with tempo
rary reile from the paugs OF pain
which are sure 20 return with in
creased severity. when there IS per
manent relief within your reach .
science has proven that Rheuma-
t.sm is a disorderod condition ~ the
blood How then can SATISFACTORY
results be expected from any treat
ment thai does unI reach the blood
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05
And the Shot Is Fired.

Filled with a thousand conflicting
emotions pulled the lanyard OF the
little spitfire and Americas first shot
OF the war went screaming into Ger
man territory.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-07-05

I hen Htt-ered PlmPIes Would
rise, and you could not put
a pin point between them.
The pimPles cane 10 a head
and burned and itched so
that ! irritated the affected
parts by scratching. The
eruption nearly set me crazy.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-27
FOREIGN

The map of Europe was being re-
made as the year 1918 came to "a close.
The Czecho-Slovak republic was al
ready in existence before the close of
the war; having been recognized as an
independent belligerent government by
the United States, Great Britain,
France and Italy. but the coming Of
peace saw the formal establishment of
this new government at Prague. The
end of the war also practically assured
the rising of great new Poland, made
up of most if not all of the territory
divided up years ago among Germany.
Austria and Russia. Finland threw
off the shaekles placed upon her by
Russia and out of the turmoil Of civil
war emerged as a free and independent
nation. The peoples of 9th smaller
subject states asserted their independ-
enCe.
Civil war continued to threaten the
new republic of China throughout the
year. Hsu Shih Chang was elected
president of the republic on Septem
Der and during the next few months
reports indicated possibility of an
agreement being reached between the
northern and southern sections of the
country.
Peru and Chile were reported on the
brink of war during the closing weeks
of the year. The trouble between
these countries was an outgrowth of
the nitrate war of years ago in which
Chile won Faona and africa.
DIR. Sidonia Paes, president of Por-
tugal, was shot and killed at Lisbon.
December Is. The assassin was killed
by the crowd that Witnessed the crime.
Two days later Admiral Canto Y. Cas-
fro was elected president CT Portugal,
On December rs the Finnish diet
elected General Mannerheim regent of
Finland.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-27
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS

Practically every phase of American
life felt the dominating influence of
war throughout the year 1918.
In the field of rational legislation
woman's suffrage and nationwide pro-
hibition were urged ms war measures
The woman's suffrage amendment
was defeated in the senate October 1.
after having passed the house. a
nationwide prohibition measure. to
become effective June 80. 1919. was
enacted by congress and approved by
the dresden: November %. On Sep
tembsr 6 President Wilson had or
dered the manufacture of malt liquor
s@opped on December 1, as food
conservation measure.
The government, egciy in lbs year,
began TO tighten its control over indus
try and business for the purpose of
turthering war efforts ami protecting
the public. On January is. 10 relieve a
serious coal shortage which threatened
10 delay the shipment Of war supplies
to France, Fuel Administrator Gayfield
ordered general shutdown of indus
try and bns.neSs In all states east of
the Mississippi river for a period Of
five days and fen succeeding Mondays
on February IL the order for heatlesS
Mondays was reScinded.