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The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
GERMAN MORALE IS
 ON THf TODOCCAN
Shortening of Line by Voluntary Withdrawal of Troops and Dis banding of Storm BattaIions
 Among the Evidences.

With the American Troops in France, Sept. 4.-Every evidence ob- tainable by the Americans as they press upon the German armies points to the continuance and even more rap i'd weakening morale of the enemy troops and the lowering of their ef- feetiyeness to serious point.
 The American military authorities drew this conclusion from the action of the German command in shorten ing the line by voluntary withdraw als, its enforcement of longer tours of duty in the front trenrhes upon the troops, the combing of the sery- ice for infantrymen, the disbanding of storm battalions to bolster up in- ferior divisions, and even use of Aus trial troops on the western front.
 At least seven German divisions have been disbanded so that the men might be used to replace losses sus- tained during the summer campaign. Some separate regiments have been broken also. Prisoners declare that the practice of forming storm bat talions so weakened the infantry reg iments that it had to be given up.
 A captured document shows that 8 plan has been projected to disbant the Fourth company of every bat talion which has fallen below 65C men, reducing the battalion to three companies.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
MANY GERMANS DESERT NOW.
More Would Come but for Fear of
 Crossing No Mans Land, one Said.

With the American Armies in France, Sept. 7.--The number of Ger man deserters reaching the American lines is increasing daily. Germans de- clare they are disgusted with condi- tions and have no faith in their lead CTS.
 Following n shell barraga at Fra belle, German patrol approached our lines. An American lieutenant spotting the enemy party, led squad into No Mans Land in an attempt to ambush the boches. They fought and fled, leaving two of their number in our hands.
 A former school teacher, among the deserters coming in, asserted he had lived for five days on bread and jam. He said the German troops want to desert in numbers, but that they fear the long crawl across Nc Mans Land. German food conditions are steadily becoming worse. deserters and pris- oners report.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
FEDERAL RESERVE BRANCH
 BANK FOR LITTLE ROCK
Will Help in Financing Crops and in the Financial Development of
 Arkansas.
From The Arkansas Gazette.

From The Arkansas Gazette.
 Little Rock, Sept. 5.-The Federal Reserve Board of Washington has or dered the establishment of a branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis in Little Rock. It will add greatly to the facilities for financing crops and will be of much importance in the Iinanc'al development of the state as we'll as increasing the im- portance of Little Rock as a financial center.
 The Little Rock clearing house has been working for more than six months to secure the branch. It will have the same authority, rules, by laws and functions as the branch bank recently located at Memphis. It will place Little Rock on an equal footing with Memphis in a financial way. Eight Little Rock banks are members of the federal reserve sys- tenn These include all with a capital stock of $200,000 or more. A bank in q city of this size must have 9 capital stock of at least $200,000 to enter the federal reserve system.
 The branch will be open in time to handle this falls business, MT. Wright said.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
Advance Upon St. Quentin and La Fere Continues and Allied Gordon Draws Closer About Teuton
 Strongholds.
BULLETIN.
special Wire to The star.
 An American transport with 2'SoO troops on board was torpe- doed near the English coast. The boat was beached and all were saved.

Paris, Sept. 10-It is only a mat ter of time before the Teuton grip on St. Quentin and La Fere is broken The days advance by the French showed the attacking lines conyerg- ing and La Fere menaced by the vic torious poilus.
 Six more towns within a few miles of St. Quentin have been captured bv the French.
 Additional ground was gained in the St. Gobain region south of the Olse, where the Servals station was taken as we'll as wooded area about mile and a half to the south.
 North of the La Fere region the French pressed in far, capturing the towns of Remigny, Montescurt- -Lize- roles, Clastres, Seraicourt le Grand, Roupy and Etreillers, the last two towns being within three and one half miles of St. Quentin.
 Improvement was effected in the French positions north of Laffeux. opposite the end of the Chemin des rRhiNo' AHttt diSo was DeJLefmenE in the position in the region of Glen nes, south of the Aisne where Fran co-American, forces are operating.
 La ffere to Fall Soon.
 Important progress toward the southern end of the Hindenburg line in the neighborhood of La Fere. north of the St. Gobain massif, was made. The war office tonight an- nouneed the capture of the Liez fort northeast of the town of Liez, and of wooded region to the east and south east of Liez. within two miles of Ls Fere.
 La Fere now is reported to be burning, and it is only matter of a very short time until it will be in pos session of the allies.
 French Take Gibercourt.
 South of St Quentin, French troops have captured Gibercourt and have made progress towards Hinacourt and Essigny-Le-Grand, according to the official statement given.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
BEWARE GERMAN
 PEACE OFFERS
Greatest Danger to Allied Cause Lies in Teutonic Brand-Hun Must Come to Our Terms, Says
 Red Cross Leader.

London, Sept. 10.-General Grants famous unconditional surrender phrase will undoubtedly prove important in the Allies final reckoning with Kais- CT Bills Huns.
 Unless the Germans accent uncop- dltionally all of the terms laid down by President Wilson, their coming peace offensive will be an attempt to pull the wool over the Allies evea and save themselves"
 That is the message Major James Ii. Perkins, American Red Cross com missioner for Europe, sends as the German peace drive draws nearer and nearer.
 When the Germans start talking peace" the major added, "the Allies have got to keep their eyes on the ball"
 There is no question:" said Major Perkins, "that the day is not far dis tant when the Germans will start 4 great peace offensive.
 "The Germans conduct peace offen- sives just as thoroIy and their meth ods are as we'll planned and as we'll considered as their military opera tions.
 Wilson's Leadership Is Recognized.
 q believe that the great majority of the people of France and Great Britain and Italy. as well as America stand for the propositions that Presi- dent Wilson has set forth.
 My experience with the Frencl soldiers and people has convinced m, that there is not man in the worlt whose word carries the weight Pres ident Wilson's does.
 I am most optimistic about th, willingness of the allied nations to SC, this thing thru to a successful con clusion. and I believe this attitude has been made possible by the arrival ol the fresh, determined American sol diers in great numbers.
 Will Fight to the Finish.
 But it must be constantly borne in mind that Germany will seek to trade as long as she can, and the allies must keep their eyes right on the ball so they will not be tempted to make any peace other than peace that will last. That is thing that cannot be compromised.
 And it might help some of the folks at home to know that this is the sentiment of the soldiers. They're not talking compromise. They say they're put there to fight 1t out and make the Germans come eleanp"
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
PUREBRED STOCK PLEASES. Farmer Furnishes Prool That Blood Lines Tell in Feeding.

That hog has pu6 on more weight than five scrubs" said quiet-voiced man standing beside the crate of a regal-looking Poland China at the ex- press office Wednesday, The speaker was George Hodgkiss, who had been farming on the John Bratcher place, but was in Mena en route to farm three miles west of Vandervoort, where he will be located the coming year. .
 The subject of discussion, SOW, brought from Missouri, munched cen- tentedly in it's crate and only grunt- ed it's approval When the queenly looking Poland came to- Mena last May she weighed only 160 pounds with the crate. The express shipping weight now shows 390 pounds.
 A gain of 230 pounds in drouth- stricken year seemed pretty good to the crowd of sightseers that made up her ladyship's audience.
 As further evidence that good breeding pays in live stock, MT. Hodgkiss offered the gain made by Holstein heifer brought to Polk coun- ty last spring. The Holstein reached Mena weighing less than 300 pounds. Previous to shipping her to the new location the heifer was weighed and tipped the scales at just one pound less than half ton, or 999 pounds.
 Both animals were secured by MT. Hodglxiss thru the Mena Commercial Club The owner stated he had re- fused an offer of s1o0 for the Poland China.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
MEN ACQUITTED
 SERIOUS CHARGE
Six WeII-Known Polk County Resi- dents Arrested for Obstructing Re- cruiting Are Declared Not
 Guilty in Federal Court.

A message received from B. J. Stu art, attorney for six Polk county men who were on trial in the Federal court at Fort Smith, stated the de- fendants were cleared of the charges against them Wednesday,
 The accused men were John Robb, Dave Manley, Lee Harrison, Robert Manley, Earl Manley and Drew Bail ey, all of whom live west of Mena.
 Conspiracy to obstruct recruiting and enlistments and the harboring of slackers were the chief charges filed against the men. the indictments hay. ing been returned by the federal grand jury last week
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
ARMY LOSSES ID
 DATE ARE 27,l73
Casualty List Issued Saturday Con tains 243 Names-0f Grand Total 5,249 Killed in Action and 14,677
 Wounded--Big Unreported List.

Washington, Sept. 8.-The follow ing casualties are reported by the commanding general of American Ex- peditionary forces:
 Killed in action, 23.
 Missing in action, 16.
 Wounded severely. 79.
 Died of disease, i.
 Wounded, degree undetermined, l22.
 Died of wounds, 2. Total, 243.
 The total number of casualties to date, including above:
 Killed in action (including 291 at seal, 5,249.
 Died of wounds, 1,543.
 Died of disease, 1,686.
 Died of accident and other causes, 794.
 Wounded in action, 14,677. Missing in action (including pris- oners), 3,224.
 Total to date, 27,173.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
NOTICE TO BAPTIST CHURCH.

Several brothers have thought best that the Association meet at the usual time Friday night before the 4th Sun day in this month, instead of Satur- day morning, as stated in the min utes, end at their request ask that ali messengers be with the Nit. Aiten church Friday night, September 20, for introductory sermon, and remain until the Amen. which we hope will be Sunday night. w K. Holt,
 Moderator.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
FRITZ FEARS NEGRO TROOPS.
Has Heard Reports That Americas
 Blacks Clip Ears of Prisoners.

With American Army in France, Sept. 10.-The enemy heavily shelled towns in the Woevre sector behind our lines yesterday One of his pa trols attacked the American outpost, but was easily driven off.
 There was considerable patrol ac- tivity in the Vosges district Sunday night Colored Troops have occupied one Vosges village in which French civilians were held prisoners. The Frenchmen declared that the Germans were considerably excited at finding themselves opposed by negroes. of whom they are said to be afraid be- cause of reports that the American colored troops cut off the ears of their prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
POLK COUNTY BOY WOUNDED.
Son of I. Sammons of Wickes Among
 the Severely Injured in France.

Barney Sammons of Wickes, who was included in the casualty list on Monday as having been severely wounded in action at the battle front in France, is the son of I. Sammons, living near Wickes. His father was notified one day last week of the in- jury by the War Department, and he was advised that the department would keep him posted on the condi- tion of the son. Since then no furth- CT word has been received.
 Barney volunteered from Oklahoma and has been in the service about five months. Isham N. Sammons, a broth CT, was a registrant in Polk county, but volunteered in August, 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
RAIN HALTs WAR ACTIVITIES.
Americans Stay in Trenches While Guns Keep Huns Squirming

With the American Army in France Sept. Sowing to tine heavy rain and poor visibility, no ambitious opera tions were attempted by either the Americans or Germans today in the fighting zone between the Vesle and the Aisne rivers.
 The Americans throughout the day kept to their positions in the dripping woods or in their water soaked fox holes and trenches while the artillery of both sides sent over shells.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
MASTERING SOON COMPLETED Overhead Work Now Is Finished and
 This Week Will See the End.

The overhead plastering in the new postoffiee building is finished and is very attractively done It is ex- pected that all the plastering will be corpleted this week, after which the carpenters and painters will get busy in putting the finishing touches on the structure.
 It probably will be ready for e- cupancy by December l.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
THIRTY-FIvE SAILORS KILLED
 ON A TROPEDOED LINER
As Result of Explosion When Mis-
 sle From a U-Boat Hits the i,
 Mount Vernon. .

Washington, Sept 8.-Thirty i've members of the crew of the Ameri- can army transport Mount Vernon. formerly the North German Lloyd liner kronprinzessin CeciIe, were killed by the explosion of a torpedo which struck the vessel last Thurs- day when she was 200 miles from the French coast, homeward bound. The passengers indluded Senator Lewis of Illinois, who was among those safely landed.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
WOULD SAVE THE PLANTS Judge Kelly Seeks Funds for New
 and Much Needed Greenhouse.

Judge J. S. Kelly, commissioner in charge of beautiful Janssen Park, is soliciting funds with which to build a new greenhouse. Merchants and business men are gladly responding to the request, realizing that Judge Kelly has done great work in add ing many and varied kinds of plants and shrubbery, as we'll as flowers, to the park, until it is the beauty spot of Mena. A new greenhouse will help in the good work.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
Secretary Baker in France.

Washington, Sept. 9.-That further big events are on the program of the Entent Allies in the prosecution of the war is indicated by the fact that Newton D. Baker, Secretary of War, again is in France for war confer ence.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
ODE TURNER PLEAD GUILTY
 TO CHARGE OF ESPIONAGE
First Person Convicted of This Of fense in This District-Quick Fin
 ish t0 A Whisky Trial

From The Fort Smith Times Record
 Fort Smith, Sept. Pleading gull ty to a charge of espoinage, Ode Turner, aged 26, of Rocky, Polk couri- ty, was fined $100 and was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge Frank A. Youmans in the U. s. district court Wednesday. Turner is the first person convicted in the Western district of Arkansas under this act, which was adopted last May. He was released on bond until November 8, when his sentence is to begin.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
Tanks Gain in AIsace.

With American Army in France. Sept. (delayed) ).-The American troops in Alsace today in raid pens- trated deeply into the German trench- es and inflicted severe casualties. The Germans this morning attempted . raid in force in the Woeve region One American who had been dragged of prisoner later, freed kimseH from sAe enemy and returned te tAs American line
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
Win Organize at Ransom Sunday.

All patrons of Ransom school dis trict are called to meet next Sunday at 10 o'clock at the Ransom church for the purpose of organizing a com munity Council of Defense. The gov ernment expects every loyal citizen to become a member of the Commua- ity Council Some good speaker will be present.
 John Dodd. Chairnoaa.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
John Dodd. Chanmaa,
Prison for One Class of vslturss.

Washington, Sept. 6.--Two years imprisonment for persons who seek fees from relatives of dead soldiers for collecting back pay and allow ances is proposed in bilf by Repre- sentative Treadway of Massachusetts and ordered favorably reported today by the house military eom11etss
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12

We frame all sizes of Cantonment Pictures. Bring in your soldier boys pictures and have them framed-100 different patterns of holding to select from at Hiltebrand's Studio.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
MANY ARKANSAS FIGHTERS.
Now More Than Fl 1000 in Military.
 Naval and Other Branches.

Little Rock, Sept. 6.-There now are more than Fl 1000 Arkansas men in the military, naval and other branches of the national service. With the new draft, it is expected that this will eventually be increased to more than 100000.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12

HERBINE is the medicine that cures biliousness, malaria and consti- patton. The first dose makes you feel better. a few additional doses cures Price 50c. Sold by Jack son Drug Co.---Advt.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12

GROWN PRINCE HEDGING.

Protests Being Called a Fire e-Eater" Germany Didn't Want War Now.
 Amsterdam, Sept. 4.-The German crown prince denied that he is a fire sater in a statement issued recently.
 If Germany had wanted war, We should not have chosen this moment No moment could have been more un- favorable for Germany.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12

srsyed Poland China boar, weiah
 Ing abont IT'S lbs. Notify owner f phons 14e anA Heesiv~ seward W&
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
Delayed Registrants on to Camp.

John Henry Stokes, Route 4, Mena; Drew and Joseph s. Standridge of Opal, and Robert A. Mckay of Gran his, four Polk county registrants, previously called, left Wednesday for Camp Pike to report for duty.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-09-12
French Take Gihercourt.

South of St. Quentin, French troops have captured Gibercourt and have made progress towards Hinacourt and Essigny-Le-Grand, according to the official statement given.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31
ACCEp1 sOREMsTEIN's OFFER
Building Being Prepared at Camp for
lhaal lanndrN Machinery.

The offer Of Fred Borenstein Of
Silver City to move his Ideal Laun-
dry from that place to Camp Cody
to do the laundry work of the base
hospital at cost, has been accepted
BY the army authorities after some
delay and a building is being made
ready at the camp for the reception
Of the laundry machinery, which is
expected to arrive from Silver City in
about a week. Mr.. BOrenstein viii
operate the laundry and viii probably
be assisted by bis sister, each work
ing for $50 a month, as per his very
patriotic proposition three weeks ago.
The Borenstein laundry win be OPP
Grated as q hospital post exchange,
and viii do work al cost. II is ex-
pected by the camp authorities that
Mr.. Borenstein viii be able TO effect
saving Of $4,000 a month over the
former system. The laundry viii be
situated near the new base hospital
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Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

0fnhelm F0lIlos Company At Ieal
The Raymond Teal company lefl
Yesterday for a trip that will absent
them from Delning for six weeks
during which time they will visit most
points Of Importance in southern New
Mexico and Arizona. The company
has been holding forth at the Tea
theater continuously for nine months
aud has been looking forward to thi'
trip as something Of a holiday. Then
plaee AZ the theater during their alb
sence will be filled by the Orpheun
Folkes company, which comes herr
from q long stay at Fl PasO. The Or
pheam company presented their fils
Thin last night, "rhe ChauffeurL'
which will be- the bill al this weet,
They are first class company q
proven artists and win probably haY
no trouble pleasing the patrons (
the Teal.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

The gymnasium class for business
women will meet at the Y. ". c. A.
clubhouse Tuesday evening at z
o'clock. An women interested are
cordially invited.
The class for girls will meet Mon
day afternoons.
The class for nurses from the new
base hospital viii meet Monday even
ing at o'clock at the reception room
Of the nurses quarters.
Other classes viii be formed il
there are any interested who cannot
attend the classes already organized
For information call 739, Y. ". c. A
clubhouse.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31
FOR SALE.

4-room house, two corner lots, on
Granite avenue, price $4,000; terms.
Groom house, close in, two lots,
Tin avenue; $500; terms.
6-roOm modern white brick, a bar
gain, $3.50. Terms.
@ lots, corner Granite and Spruce,
at a bargain.
Lots in Orr addition, sS5 to $3.50
each.
We have FL Paso property to trade
for Deming property. What have you
TO tradei We are specialists and can
make yon a deal.
WELLs-PUGH REALTY co. =
II Paso, Texas. Deming, n. N.
017 Marian Bldg. 100 Spruce St.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

The Majestic is winding mp a
eek's presentation Of the twelve
G inder fun show, saer Second Hon
moon, which viii have the boards
p to and including tomorrow night.
With Sundays matinee new altrae-
hon starts, cover the Garden WALL
4 tunefnl melange containing twenty
song hits at the first order. The
Redmond company's well-known
shihty as entertainers has a splendid
vehicle in cover the Garden Wan,"
aud the usual crowded houses will
donhFless prevail all next week while
i. has the boards. Ed Redmond,
Myrtle Dingwall, Joe Kemper, Bobbie
Deane and Marvin Hammond all have
good parts in the east, which is all
the Deming theater-eOer needs to
know.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

". T. Fitzpatrick, the skating riAS
man, announces q change in the prize
schedule at the rink, which is alreaN
IN effect. Ladies and children my
now skate in the afternoon for %
cents. men Cor 96c. Gents pay %
cents in the evening. while ladies Sc
free. The admission charge has ben
abolished. The Red Cross viii haze
charge next Monday night, as pr
schedule, the entire proceeds goingto
that organization.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

A s0O-p0und chunk Of 20 per cent
nare lead Is on exhibition at the Dem
lug Mercantile coInpan's store on Gold
avenue. The specimen is from Chris
Raithcl's mining prOpert, the old Ohm
Slads group Of claims at Cooks peak.
Mr.. Raithel has a force Of nearly
twenty men working regularly at the
mine
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

Mother, / believe Mamie IL
& prO-German. She's got Csc
and won't buy q war stamp. /"
These are the actual words Of
. fve-year-old Ellis county
child. The man who has not
subscribed to tie Liberty Loan,
er has not purchased he fun
quota, should realize that his
action is subject TO the erlti-
Gina Of even the children.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

Mrs. R. C. Hoffman, librarian, re-
ports the gift Of forty books to the
Deming library this week by Mrs. {.
A. McClecry. The books are osdsly
all works Of fiction
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR .SALE-My branch news and
cigar stand on Silver avenue, IN
GLIDING $3.50 electric popcorn ma
chine; $1,000, part cash, balance on
easy terms; or would take in a car or
Deming property on deal. Apply H.
W. Schultze, 100 South Gold ave-
nue.. 0-24f
FOR SALE-Furniture for five
rooms, suitable for two families,
Phone l7s. II
FOR SALE-Ford truck, Smith form
a." one ton, steel body, just over
hauled, fine condition; price $3.50
Park Garage, or Fields, 1lS 3. Pine
street. IL
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1918-05-31

CAN GET you from one 70 three
tons, best land in state to filedh.
Pioneer Real Estate Go.