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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
! THE TIDE OF THE WAR HAS
TERMED.

The great Austrian offensive which
was intended to put Italy out of the
war has met with severe check, It
is too early to know the full extent
and effect of the Italian victory. 1t is
too much to expect a crushing and
decisive defeat of the Austrian armies.
The respective positions of the oppos-
ing forces renders this end hardly
possible at this time, In stemming
the rush of the attackers and throwing
them back across the river Piave with
heavy losses the allies have accom-
plished enough for the present and all
that can be reasonably expected The
greatest value of thi svictory is the
Improvement in the morale of the
allied armies which will result. Just
as this welcome news cheers and
buoys our hopes, so it encourages and
hardens the determination OF the
fighting men.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
A QUESTION AND AN ANSWER.

Many Of us in the great army OF
stay-at-homes chafe over our inaction
during this war time and ask, How
can help?" The editor of the Brook
lyn Eagle gives this answer:
Those who regard the sale. Of War
Savings Stamps as a side enterprise or
as something that appeals mainly to
children totally miss the purpose be-
hind a plan which is one Of the best
thus far evolved for war purposes. In
the last analysis the selling of these
Stamps is the fitting of the whole
Nation to sustain the burden of the
war. 1t is the application to war f.
nance of the principle of universal
service. It aims to enlist all of the
American people in direct support of
that gallant minority among them
who have answered the call to arms
and prepared themselves for the fir
ing line.
"The War Savings Stamps supply
the final and conclusive answer to the
question: How can we all help?"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

The local authorities should put an
end to night rowing parties spreading
yellow paint. Investigation in some
instances has shown that the Offend
ers were young boys and their acts
were instigated by older ones. This
is a practice that should be stopped.
1t is a reflection upon any self-re-
specting, law-abiding community, If
there is any complaint to be made
with reference to the classification of
any registrant an orderly way is pro-
vided to remedy it. If a person is gull
ty of any act against the interests of the
government of the country a COM
plant to the proper authorities will
result in sufficient punishment to the
offender. The spreaders of yellow
paint not only violate the law, but
through their acts, many a man has
been held up as an object of public
scorn who in fact did not deserve it..
The task of branding the yellow ones
must be left to the public authorities.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
SOLDIER BOY WEEDS EARLyILLE
GIRL.

Miss Minnie Toms of Earlville, and
Corporal James H. O'Leary, formerly
of Ryan, now being stationed at Camp
Grant, ILL.,, were united in marriage on
Thursday evening, June 20, 1918, with
only immediate relatives of the family
present. The ceremony took place at
the brides home, under, an arch of Ma
tional colors and roses. The dining
room was decorated in the same color
scheme Rev. A. NJ Mcintosh officiat-
ed. The bridal couple were attended
by Miss Goldie Toms, sister Of the
bride and Daniel Hearn: and Jesse
Toms, brother of the bride, and Miss
Ethel Cuthbertson The bride was at
tired in white organdy, carrying a
beautiful bouquet of carnations. Fol-
lowing the ceremony bounteous sup
per was served. The bride is a daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Toms, %
Earlville. The groom is the eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert O'Leary of Ry-
an. Friends extend hearty congratu-
lations..
X ~ SE&# &Ks ~ Xxx
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

The friends of Hon. M. G. Matthews
Of Dubuque are urging his appoint
ment as postmaster of that city.
Maurice Connolly has been absent
from the city most of the time since
his appointment by reason of an as
signment which he has with branch
of the aviation service. His resigna-
ton is soon expected to allow the APP
pointment of someone who is in po-
sition to give personal attention to
the affairs of the office. Judge Mat
thews is we'll fitted for the position.
He is man Of first rate ability, strict
integrity and business experience.
Dubuque would be fortunate in secur-
ing man of his qualifications to
serve as postmaster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
price, lie to Il per Id. Retail price,

price, lac to 7c per lb. Retail price,
Z lac to 8 1-2c per Id.
Oat Meal-Wholesale price, 5 3-4c to
6 lac per lb. Retail price &c to SC
per lib.
Barley Flour--Wholesale price, &c to
s lac per lb, Retail price &c to &c
per h.
Rice Flour--Wholesale price, lie to
12c per lb. Retail price, IL lac to 15c
per lb.
Corn Starch-Wholesale price, 1-2c
to Sc per lb. Retail price, Loo per Id.
Blue Rose Rice-Wholesale price,
1-2c to 10 1-2c per lb. Retail price,
IL 1-2c to lac per lb.
Dat Flour-Wholesale price, &c to
&c per lib. Retail price, &c to 1-2c per
! lb.
Potato Flour-Wholesale price, Is
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
UNITED STATES Foop ADshN1sTRA

= 4 Il l. e =
Price Interpreting Committee for Della
ware County.
A. W. Stearns, chairman; Archie
Lyman, secretary.
Executive Committee.
A. w. Stearns, w. H. Lafferty, L. j.
Hird, J. D. Irmscher and Archie Lyman.
County Committee.
]. C. Witte, w. S. Klaus, W. j. Hill
mer. R. Schroeder, j. w. Rizer, w. #.
Wonleighton, H. N. May, S. T. Wheel
ess, J. W. Holscher, Fred Lang, Archie
Legg, II. J. Pierce.
Food Prices.
Wheat Flour-Wholesale price $11.50
to $1,000. Retail price s3.15 to $3.50
per 49-lb. sack and lac and 1-2c
per h.
Corn Flour-Wholesale price, 8 1-2t
to 6 1-2c per lb. Retail price 6 1-2e
to 1-2c per lb.
Corn Meal-Wholesale price, S 1-2t
to &c per lib. Retail price, s lie tc
1-2c per ID.
Corn Grit and Hominy-Wholesale
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
IOWA'S PART IN WORLD WAR
PRAISED BY CHICAGO NEWS
PAPERS.

Iowa has given $4,000 of her sons
to uphold the ideals of democracy.
Nearly 10000 more are waiting to
go. Sixty per cent of Iowais men
could not wait for the call. They
volunteered.
The Chicago Herald and Examiner,
starting yesterday, devoted large
part of its rotogravure section to
photographs of Iowa heroes as an in
piration to other states.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

Archbishop Keane, retired, who died
in Dubuque on Saturday morning, was
one Of the ablest men Of the Catholic
church in America. His influence was
always for the betterment Of mankind.
He would have been great man in
any walk of life.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank all our friends
and neighbors for the many kindness
es shown us during the long illness
and following the death of my below
ed wife and mother, and for the beau
tiful floral offerings.
A. L. ALCORN AND FAMILY. Ri
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

lac to 15c per lib. Retail price, 15c to
tic per lb.
Susar--Wholesale price, 1922 to
1892 per cwt. Retail price sc per ID.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

War Savings Stamps are within the
reach of everyone who conscienti0usly
wants to save =
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

Weak Willie who occupies the Aus
trian throne says that the kaiser fore
ed him into that Ill fated Italian Of
fensiye
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
PLEDGE TO SAVE WHEAT.

A week ago the following pledge
was sent out by the secretary OF the
Commercial club, Mr. H. W. Phenicie,
and Miss Hastings, home demonstra-
ton agent in order to see how the
patriotism of Delaware county would
stand the real test of service and
sacrifice. The pledge is not an exact
ing one nor too hard and fast but
simply asks that each person do his
best to help save our food and fight
the kaiser most effectively here at
home. We print here copy of the
pledge:
Pledge.
In view of the great shortage OF
breadstuffs and the need of curtail-
ing meats and sugar, we, the mem
bers Off, wish to put ourselves
on record as % willing to forego
buying and using wheat flour, per-
mitted by the food regulations of the
United States Food Administration,
and as far as possible do without
wheat altogether until next harvest.
OF using bakers bread will use lin
tied amount and observe two wheat
less days a week.. (2) use as little
sugar as possible, never to exceed
three-fourths pound per week, outside
that needed for canning. 90 eat only
two pounds meat per person week.
Cd we will use local supplies and
save transportation. 90 We will
guard against all waste. (SigneG.
This was sent to over 1875 organi-
cations in our county, including
churches, lodges, societies, ladies'
aids, etc.
| It was asked that these be signed
and returned to either Mr., Phenicte
or Miss Hastings so that we may
know how Delaware county stands in
this respect. Even If you know you
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26

patriotic spirit of the women of Della
ware county.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-06-26
7, N, {. A. man TELLS
Of TORPEDOED Liner

Continued from page u
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
OCEAN TONNAGE INCREASES
That Under U. S. Control Grows One
Fifth In March.

That Under U. S. Control Grows One
Fifth In March.
N'ashin gton, April 11.--An increase
OF 20 per cent in the amount of ton
mage shipped across the Atlantic In
March was gained through close CO.
operation of the ship control COM
mittee, the Shipping board and the
War department, In directing the
movement OF traffic Officials con-
f1dently predict that the efficiency In
handling was growing and would
mean a gain of 80 per cent on ton
mage during April.
The strength of the non-fghting
feet which the United States has
contributed to the aid of the Allies
became known today for the first time
A total OF 800 u. S. vessels or YES
sels under American control now are
in the transatlantic trade, with q
tonnage of 2,7e2,eo OF these 32i
Fly the American flag. while 6S are
chartered ships of neutral nations
The American ships have a carrying
capacity of 2,365,344 tons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
U. S. Engineers Now Down Ene-
my Until Sight of Shambles
SiCkenS Them.
FIGHT MOST FURIOUSLY
Handful of Americans Turn Scythe'
like Streams of Bullets on Ad.
vanclng German Troops With
Awful Results.

With the American Army in France,
April l1.-Fighting shoulder to shoul.
der with Canadian engineers in car.
rying out their task, the American
ailway engineers helped stem the
tide Of onrushing Germans during
the opening days of the battle now in
progress.
They held their ground stubbornly
and retired only when forced to do
so and inflicted casualties by the
thousands upon the Germans as they
advanced in close formation, IN one
place in as many as seven waves,
each wave 10 men deep and 100 yards
apart. The Americans with the Can
adams had all the ammunition they
needed and although they were un-
supported by the artillery and armed
only with rifles and with a few ma.
chine guns, they poured scythelike
streams Of bullets into the enemy at
several different times until the weap.
ons were so hot as to be useless.
Sickened BY Shambles.
This handful of American soldiers,
who were not hardened to such ter.
rifle slaughter was sickened by the
shambles il created, but fought fur
iously for several days, helping to
hold the enemy all the way from st
Quentin to the vicinity of Noyon
They were the Americans mentioned
at the time in the official communi
ques, but these details OF their ex
ploits it has only now been possible
J 20 se-uHe.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
Blood-Red Banner For Russia.

Moscow, April 11.-Russia's nation
81 flag henceforward will be red, with
iticheckaya Federativnaya Sovietska-
ya Reshublika" (Russian Socialistic
Federatiye Soviet republic) This
was decided on In a resolution passed
unanimously by the central executive
committee Of the Russian soviets
Leon Trotzky has been appointed
Joint minister Of war and marine. He
aas been acting as minister OF war
aimee the government was removed to
Moscow
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
RUSS NAY FIGHT JAPAN
lenine Asserts Landing OF
Troops May Bring War.
5oIshevlk Premier Says Britain and
France Help Japanese and May
Be Involved.

Moscow, April 11.-Possibly Russia
will have to declare war on Japan
in connection with the landing of Jap
anese troops at Vladivostok, said
Nikolai Lenine, Bolshevik premier, in
a speech here.
THE Germans creep up from the
South" said Lenine. General Dut-
offs movement slackened for time,
but il is again reviving. There are
Japanese landings. assisted by Eng
lishmen, and Frenchmen are coming
from the Murman coast. We are be-
ing surrounded in a tight ring. II
is possible after a short time, perhaps
even within few days, that we will
have to declare war on Japan"
Mr.. Lenine also limited at grave
complications with Great Britain and
France because of their alleged helr
to the Japanece.
Washington Fears Trouble.
Washington, April l0.-lt Is realiz
cd here that unless the situation al
yladivoctok Is handled with the
greatest tact, grave and farreachlns
trouble may be expected. There has
been no OFFICIAL report on the state
ment Of Lenine, the Bolsheviki prem
ier, that Russia might declare wa,
| on Japan because Of the landing o
Japanese troops at the Siberian port
but the news in press dispatches oc
,asioned no surprise. 1t has beef
assumed that German influences wer'
working INCREASINGLY to bring abou
an open rupture between the Bolshe
Wiki and Rursia's late allies.
i IllrN / R(lNIlG -------
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
BLY, L, L. BONDS
MARVIN HUGHITT QUITS ROAD
Resigns Az Head Of Board OF North
western Road.

Chicago, April 11.--Marvin Hughitt
mas resiened as chairman OF the board
of the Chicago & Northwestern rail-
road. The stockholders in annual ses-
sion filed the vacancy on the board
caused by the death Of James Still
man and Zenos Crane by electing e.
D. Hubert, Chicago, and James Nc
Eldowney, Pittsburgh. Six other d.
rectors, whose terms expired. We're
reelected. The chairmanship was left
In allegiance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
:. =. i. + + + \ :! + !. = !!
233 Names on Largest
Days Casualty List

: Washington, April 1.-THE
: largest casualty list for any
: day since the United States en-
. tered the war has just been
: announced by the war de-
+ partment. There are 283 names
: on the list.
!. Five men were killed in ac-
!. tion, three died Of wounds, II
|. of disease, seven from acci-
/. dents, 10 were severely
!. wounded, 245 wounded slight
+ ly, and two were miesing In
]. action.
+ 4. \ !. j. + + I. + 1. + f. i.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
NEW LIBERTY LOAN RECORDS
Are Rapidly Being Made In Drive for
Third Issue.

Washington, April 11.-Third Lib.
erty Loan quotas after three bust.
ness days campaign, went into the
discard. The Treasury department
was swamped with reports that
towns, cities, states and Federal Re-
serve districts are cimply ignoring
their quotas and going out for new
high record, Indications are now that
$4,000 100000, the minimum mark set
by Secretary McAdoo will not begin
to measure the loan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11

U. 8. To Pay For Damage Done.

Washington, April IA bill to
provide for the indemnification OF citi.
zens Of France for damage done by
the American army was introduced
by Senator Robinson and referred to
the claims committee. The legisla-
tion was suggested by General Per-
shing who explained that such indem.
nification was made by Great Britain
and that failure of the American
army to reimburse citizens whose
property was damaged In the course
OF the army's training or movements
created an unfavorable impression.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
loan Ad in La Toilette
Pictures Place at ~"

Madison, Wis, April University
Of Wisconsin faculty members have
discovered that a picture of Senator
Robert M. La Toilette in the univer-
sity hall OF fame" has been removed
from its frame and in its place a third
Liberty Loan poster inserted. So far
no one has attempted to reinstate La
Enllette's picture
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
British Premier Asks Home Rule
for ireland With Conscrip-
ton of lrishmen.
TELLS N w WAR PLANS
Proposal Brings Threats Of Rebellion
From irish Delegates But Min
lister is Supported BY Vote
of 2e9 to 30.

" NOhuOI, llISH ICducI anu LOi-
mer member of parliament has
sent to John Dillon the follow.
ing cablegram: Must at once re-
cord solemn warning against
conscription in Ireland. 1t will
paralyze friends and encourage
bitterest enemies in this coun-
try. This insane blunder would
again render futile best efforts of
Irzh leaders everywhere"
London, April 11.-By coupling
come rule for Ireland with concrip.
ton for Irishmen David Lloyd George.
the British prime minister has made
the boldest stroke of his career
In one of the most momentous
speeches OF any allied statesman
since the war began, the premier
brought forward the war cabinet s
lew plans to raise future British
armies.
The proposals included in the man
power bill consist Of sweeping changes
In the present regulations under which
every physically fit man between the
ages of 18 and % will be drafted with
out recourse to exemption claims
raising of the military age limit to
80 years and in some cases to 55
Sweeping cancellation of exemptions
now in force will Immediately be
re8orted to.
Rebellion Threatened.
The proposal for conscription ol
irlshmen Immediately brought forth
open threats of rebellion, but despite
the violent opposition of the Irisf
delegations the premier was granted
permission to introduce the man
power bill by vote of 299 to 80.
Mr.. Lloyd Georges speech revealed
that the Irish convention had not
reached any agreement and that the
constructive work must be done b,
the cabinet, guided somewhat BY
irish opinion as revealed In the de
bates of the convention.
General Foch Supreme.
The most important statement II
the premier's speech apart from Ire
land was that General Foch had beel
\ appointed supreme director of tn
strategy of the Allied armies on tn
Western front. which is taken t
mean that he has superseded the Vel
sailles war council.
John Dillon and Joseph Deylin. tn
Irish leaders were foremost In d.
clarlng open questions to the prem
ier's plans.
Dillon declared bill applying col
scription to Ireland would plunge tn
country into bloodshed and woul
open a new war front.
Protest 10 Voiced.
William O'Brien protested again:
what he termed the governments 20
fering a shadow of q sham home ru
in order to impose upon Ireland
naked military despotism, which
dared not impose on Australia"
The premier said he hoped to q
the bill through this week, but WI
Interrupted by an Irish member WI
shouted, You will have to get
out of the House first"
BUY l.. l.. BONDS -
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
DESTROYER LOST WITH CREW
ortsish Warship Sinks Following Gel
lision, 10 Report.

London, April ia British torpe
do boat destroyer has SUNK as the
result OF a collision and all hands
On board are believed to have been
drowned, according to an admiralty
statement. The statement says; "One
Of His Majesty's torpedo boat destroy
srs sank. a. the result OF collision
In the foggy weather. All hands are
missing and II Is presumed they were
drowned"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
col. LUCE SUCCEEDS RESCHE
Given Command Of 68th infantry, 34th
National Guard Division.

Camp Cody, Deming, N. NJ, April
11.-Colonel Erie ID. Luce, Minneapo.
lis, commander of the 135th infantry
(Ffrst Minnesota infantry, has been
given temporary command of the 6Sth
Infantry brigade, 34th national guard
division, of which Brigadier General
F. E. Rehsche was recently relieved
No permanent assignment OF a bri
gade commander has been made. With
Colonel w. T. Mollison of the lS6tb
infantry (Second Minnesota infant
ry), Colonel Luce returned April 7th
from a three months course at the
brigade officers school, Fort Sam
Houston.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
GERMAN SOLDIERS MUTINY
Fire on Officers In Beverloo Camp,
is Report.

Amsterdam, April 11.--A mutiny
has occurred in the German military
camp at Beverloo, according to reports
from the Belgian front. German
soldiers are said to have fired upon
their officers, killing three. Seventeen
soldiers have been arrested.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
HALTS DUNWO0DY TRAINING
Government to Use Only Federal
Schools In Future.

Minneapolis, April 11.-Navy and
army training at Dunwoody institute
Is to be discontinued, w. II. Boyey,
president OF the board of trustees has
just announced on his return from
Washington. In conference with the
navy and war departments, Mr.. Bovey
was told the present government pol.
ICY was TO concentrate training at
strictly army and navy schools. The
assistance of private institutions such
as Dunwoody will be dispensed with
as soon as arrangements can be CON-
pleted to carry on all technical train.
ing In federal schools.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
MEXICAN RAIDERS KILLED
Three Slain by Troops-others Near
~7rA,,-~ - ~-H
Ell Paso, Texas, April 11.-Three

lG .ICoH 4A4uI4 . !" "a --.4rN4 e
Eaneock Texas, when American
troops fired on a band Of armed Mex
leans swho crossed the line, according
to a message received here. The bod
les of the Mexicans were found in
the mesquite brush. American troops
have located others OF the raiding
party on the American side, and are
running them down.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11

If you saw q child on a railroad track
you would endeavor to remove the little
one from danger. When child is snuff
fling" or coughing. isn't II your duty to
ouences? Foley's Honey and Tar gives
relief from coughs. colds, Group and
whooping cough. Contains no opiatea
Sold evsrywhero.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-11
447 IN CASUALTY LIST
1eaviest American Toll Is 124 In
the Days Fighting.
publication Of Casualties Among ES
peditionary Forces To Be Resumed
BY War Department.

Washington, April 11.--Acting upon
Baker. the War department has re-
5umed publication of the daily lists
# cxpeditioEaiy forces. Lists which
had accumulated between April and
April s were made public and it was
stated officially that the casualties
would be announced regularly here
after.
Four hundred and forty-seyen
American soldiers are named. The
heaviest toll for single day reported
since the first American soldiers
landed in France was shown By the
list of April 5, which contained 12i
names.
Specific reference is made to 2l
men having been captured by the
Germans. Twenty of these previous
ly had been reported missing and one
previously reported dead.
Eighteen Reported Killed. q.
A combined summary of the six
reports shows: Killed in action, IS;
lied OF wounds, IL; captured. q;
lied of accident, 4 died of disease,
90; died, cause unknown 3; severe
Y wounded, 1913; slightly wounded
PAL.
During the last week correspondents
with the American forces have report
cd unusual activity by the Germans
on the fronts where the Americans
are In the trenches, held by Gen
eral Pershing's men. A number oI
the casualties reported are believed
to have occurred among the engineer
units that took part in the great bat
tie In Picardy.