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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-13

1t is hard to find label more fitting than just
'fWiIheLB1, the Hun"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-13

Our report Of that Chelsea baseball game ind,
that King George is not in the Walter Johnson ptc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-07-13

This naturalization Of Tokyo has
been accelerated IN the last ten
years Horse cars came In tho
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
GIVE nnOn sERVICE

Never in the history OF the coun-
try has there been such poor service
on railways as since the government
took harge-and this along with
almost double rates. Formerly II
one wanted TO travel request at
the station brought reservation OF
Pullman Now the agent says, We
can do nothing for you-send your
own telegram. You send II and get
to the city and find that no atten-
tion has been paid to II and maybe
you get a berth and maybe not.
The representative Of Chautau-
qua company told yesterday this OF
his experience out at western Kan
sas station on the Santa Re the 9th
er day / wanted TO send a telegram
while the train was stopped The
agent and clerk were matching pen
MES across the office "Can send
telegram. he asked Sure write
II out But ! want something to
write IL on The agent threw across
the room a bunch of blanks and
went on matching pennies. When IL
was written the cost was asked
Thirty cents, replied the agent
have a half dollar, please get
the change for me Cant you see
we are busy" was the reply. Get
your own change" He left the mes
sage and the half dollar on the
counter "Ill report you" he said
to the penny Watchers. Alright
take 1t up with Uncle Sam, and DC
you a heap Of good, we're the part
ing words-and he caught the train
The government ought 10 give
good service, accomodatings service
that is what the people are paying
big prices for and they are entitled
to It The example given above is OF
course, an exception for most rail
road men are courteous from habit
but IL would not have happened
under the railroads management.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
EASIER TO GET
EXEMPTED NOW

Washington, Aug. broader
provisions for exemptions have been
written into the new Man Power
Bill now before Congress so that the
Nations war industrial fabric may
not be upset unduly by large with
drawals of men more than 80 years
of age for military service.
Provost Marshal General Crowd
er, appearing before the Senate
military committe, explained today
that he had deemed it advisable to
substitute the words occupations
and employments' for the word Gin
dustries,' used in the existing law
in the section affecting Industrial
That would make posi-
BILE more liberal Interpretation Of
the law and prevent the induction
into the army of many men per-
forming essential work at home and
yet not actually in Industrial oc-
equations.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
WILL GO To THE
LIMIT TO AID RUSSIA

Toxic, Aug. T. Premier Count
Terauehi in a statement concerning
allied action in Siberia said the Jap
anese government would take furth-
er military measures in case the po-
sition OF the Czccho-slovaks de-
manded IT. The premier also indi-
Gated that If the choatic situation in
Siberia continued the government
might find It necessary 10 adopt
suitable military measures TO COM
bat the German Austro menace in
the far east.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
ELECTION ON WHEELS
SOLDIERS CAN VOTE

Topeka, Aug 6.-For the first
time in the history of Kansas a pri-
mary election was held on board a
speeding train today. P. G. REILLY of
the secretary OF states office was
detailed to meet troop train from
Southern Kansas at White City, or
ganize an election board on the train
and conduct the election. The men
on board were selects from south
ern Kansas towns on their way to
Camp Funston, and they had no
opportunity to cast their ballots in
the statewide primary this morn
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
FOOD SUBSTITUTES CHEAP

In an extended statement giving
an account of the cost Of various
dishes OF food at its cafeteria, the
Food Administration, among other
things, THE use of Substitutes,
therefore, has enabled the cafeteria
management to serve its menus at
lower prices contrary to the wide
spread belief that substitutes are
more expensive"
Here is a statement that calls for
some explanations somewhere. The
declaration has been made many
times in congress that substitutes
are the more expensive These as
sertions were based upon letters the
members received from their con
stituents. Either the widespread be-
lief" has been created by some mys-
FERROUS misconception regarding
prices, or the Food Administration
has some means of getting substi-
tutes at prices not available to the
general public. The man who finds
the necessary war food and the sub
stitutes both on his bill at the end
of the month ought to know which
costs him the most. The wide
spread belief" would seem to have
its origin in the monthly grocery
bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
ALLIES lombard ARRAS, FAR
IN REAR Of GERMAN FRONT
lRy telegraph 3 p. M

With the American Army in
France, Aug. 7.-AIthO the Allied
advance has been quite rapid and the
troops have been pushed forward
continuously, General FOch has kept
the situation in hand so well that the
heavy artillery is already on the
front Allied line. Violent artillery
combats have developed north Of the
vesle river, with the American and
French troops taking part.
Allied guns have been turned TO
Arras, city far in the rear of the
German line, and they are now bonn
harding that place. A large part Of
the Huns supplies and ammunitions
are kept at Areas and the lombard
ment of the city is causing much
commotion.
Heavy rainfalls, the swollen Vesie
and the heavy mud in the present
fighting region is one thing that has
stopped the Allied advance. While
the Huns are making sitter re-
sistance and are bringing into play
more OF their reserves, IL is the bad
weather that has changed Foch's
plans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
HAVE WIRE
LESS AT THE BORDER

Washington Aug. Activities
Of Germans, or German-Americans
from the United States across the
Mexican lower California border,
where wireless plant is located, are
under investigation by government
agents. Reports reaching here indi-
cate that for months groups of about
a half hundred Germans, changing
every week or ten days, have been
found in Mexicali, a torrid little col
lection of baked shacks just across
the border from Calexico, Cal.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
GERMANS HAVE LOST
NEARLY 5 MILLION MEN

Paris Aug. Herman losses
since the start of the war have
reached 4,76O,OO0, according to es-
Inmates published here today in L.
Homme Libre. Premier Clemen-
ceau's newspaper The Germans now
have 100000 men, it is stated, Of
which 100000 are engaged on the
west front German losses since
March 1918, total nearly one million
men.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
YANKEE TROOPS
DESTROYED ONE
HUN BATTALION

With the American Army on the
Front. Aug. Amer
lean machine gunners, protecting
location of the vesle west OF Fismes'
wiped out an entire battalion OF
German infantrymen and machine
gunners today. The Germans at
this time, we're getting into position
TO attack group of American
bridge builders who were approach
ing the location.
Some bridge material already had
been moved near the south bank
of the Vesle and the Germans, APP
parently discovering this fact, had
sent battalion to hill position to
prevent the Americans carrying out
their plan. A detachment of crack
American machine gunners, howev-
er, previously had taken an elevat-
ed position commanding the locat-
ton and opened fire whep the Ger
mans appeared.
Observers reported that they did
not see a single German get away
from the leaden hail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

The government handed over off
hand az million dollars to the rail
roads to pay their running expenses.
il has arranged for distributing
$1,000, 900 to needy farmers to help
them raise wheat but surrounded
the gift with more complexities
than registrants questionable
Does look as If the farmer is hav-
ing hard time getting attention
When the great railroad systems
we're taken over by the government,
the owners were guaranteed the av-
erage rate of profits made in the
three most prosperous years in the
history Of American railroads. AS
result, the common stock of the Santa
Fe will earn IL 12 per cent; the
common stock of the Union Pacific
IA 1-2 per cent; the common stock
of the Burlington, 25 per cent; and
the common stock OF other great
systems from 10 to 20 per cent. And
a big share of this stock is water,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
START WORK ON NEW
ROAD AT JUNCTION CITY

Junction City, Aug. IN. r.
Amerman, of Salina, who recently
was awarded the contract for grad
ing, paving and culverts on Grant
avenue, between this city and Fort
Riley will start work this week. A
portion of the equipment is on the
way from Salina. Every effort will
be made to complete the contract in
seventy days. The old rock base of
the highway will be utilized in the
new paving.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
HERBERT HOOVER is COVER
THERE" WATCHING FIGHT

Paris, Aug. Herbert c. Hoov-
er, American food administrator,
paid visit to the battle front where
he rendered homage to the Ameri-
can soldiers who have fallen on the
fields of honor of the battle field.
One of the places he visited was
Belleau Wood. He went over the
ground where the American armies
made such heroic stand against
the Germans.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
NORTON COUNTY TO BE
WITHOUT SUPERINTENDENT

Elkhart, Aug. THE office OF
county superintendent seems to have
gone begging in Merton county. The
printed ballots show no candidate
for either party. There are a dozen
or more of the Morton county teach
ers who are eligible and capable of
filling the offiae, but the pay is too
small to attract them. The present
incumbent, Mrs. W. N. Newly, has
done good work but intends to leave
the county, and is not candidate
for reelection.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
(By telegraph 3 p. M

On the Allied Front in France,
Aug. 0.-While General Foch is
bringing his troops TO halt and
making secure his new positions, the
Germans are making many unsuc-
cessful attacks north of Montgid-
Ter. The Americans have made a
number of hot attacks in this region
and they are still holding their own.
The Vesle river, which Is flooded,
Is aiding the German resistance
south of the Aisne the same as the
flooded Piave did the Italians when
the Austrians made their last of
fensive. However, the river will
make IL impossible for the Huns to
recross the river and start a counter
offensive. BY this time Foch will
have his troops in condition to re-
sumo the offensive and drive the
Germans from the Aisne-Marne pO-
Sitions.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
Roundup Of sunragists

Washington, Aug Some fifty
women attempting to stage a wo-
mans party demonstration against
delaying in the Senate action on the
woman suffrage amendment were
arrested by the police late yesterday
at Lafayette Square, opposite the
White House.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
(By telegraph 3 .. m.

With the American Army, Aug. 3.
The Americans have captured L.
500, 900 shells and a vast amount of
material from the Germans on the
drive. They have fought like demons
nut uelr losses nave Deen sman.
A breathing spell is now being TAX
en- and the Allies are getting ready
for another drive. II may be that this
will taken place on the British front
is given out.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
COTTON TAKES A JUMP
OF S7-SOME PRICE

New York, Aug. There were
sensational advances amounting to
81 bale in the cotton market here
again today. attributed to continued
dry weather in the southwest and to
reports that crop deterioration had
inspired an active demand by Brit
ish and continental trade interests.
Shortly after midday the near
months were 10 and i4O points
above the closing quotations of yes
terday
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
CASUALTIES REPORTED
TUESDAY TOTAL 957

Washington, Aug. Army and
marine corps casualties in the fight
ing on the Marne-Aisne salient,
made public today by the war de-
partment, numbers 957 names. This
brought the total since the toll of
victory began to arrive yesterday TO
.672 and the number of all casual
ties since American forces landed
in France to 1865.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
WAR PROFITS
TAX is NOW PLANNED

Washington, Aug 3.-Heavy in
creases in the present war tax on
tobacco, cigars and cigarettes were
agreed upon today by the house
ways and means committee as part
of the new $s,O0O.OOO,OOO revenue
bill. The tax imposes three times
the existing rates on some Of these
items of the schedule and is expect
ed to raise approximately $780,
100000 in comparison with the
present $16s. 100000 revenue from
tobacco.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
AUSTRIA SEES A FEW
BREAKERS AHEAD

Washington. Aug. THAT man
power will be the determining factor
in the war and that It is incontest-
able that the numerical superiority
of the entente is increasing daily
are two admissions publicly made in
Austria which have caused great de-
spondency thruout the empire, ac-
cording to advices reaching Wash
ington today thru official channels.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
(By telegraph 3 p. M

Paris, Aug. THE French and
American troops have carried out
successful local operations in which
the Allies gained small amount of
ground and improved their positions,
according to official information
from the French headquarters this
afternoon. The Germans, taking adj
vantage of the short halt in the Al
lied advance made several counter
attacks today but were completely
repulsed. The Huns have not retaken
any of the ground which the Allies
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
suited. This is the first lombard
ment for several days but the city
is quiet and taking IL as a matter
Of course.
(By telegraph 3 p. m.)

London, August 0.-Allied forces
have been landed at Archangel in
northern Russia il was officially an
nOunced this afternoon. The troops
include American, French and Eng
lish soldiers who will guard large
amount OF supplies there.
IL is the plan 10 send American
and japanese troops TO Siberia and
an unofficial announcemenr states
that some of the troops nave beeP
landed at VladistOk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
YANKEES MOVING UP THEIR HEAVY GUNS

cent large drives Of the German,
troops.
South of the Aisne the French and
Americans are moving up their guns,
preparatory to starting a new as
sault. The enemy losses in his count
er attacks have been large while
the allies have suffered much light
er losses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

General March is reported to have
said that the Lord has grown tired
Of the 4Me und Gott' partnership
boosted OF by the kaiser. We were
of the opinion that such a partner
ship never existed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
AMERICANS AND FRENCH GAIN
GROUND AND IMPROVE POSITIONS

have taken since the present offen-
sive started.
During the HIATUS of the fighting
the Germans are believed to be mov-
ing their main bodies northward on
the SOissons-Rheims sector to the
place they have chosen to make a
stand.
British are getting into action
near Montdidier where American and
English troops are brigaded. The
French, north of MOntdidier have
crossed to the east side of the AVre.
between Breaches and Morisel.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
GENERAL FOCH MADE A
MARSHAL OF FRANCE NOW

Paris, Aug THE council OF
ministers has elevated General
Ferdinand Foch, commander-in-ch
of the Allied forces on the western
front, to a marshal of France. The
ministers also have conferred the
medal on General Petain,
of the French
armies on the western front.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
Another Sinking Near Canada

A Canadian Port, Aug. THE
British schooner Gladys j. Holland
has been sunk by a German subma-
rine. The crew landed today at a
Nova seotian town. They said the
attack took place yesterday morn
ing.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
Heat Killed Four in N. Y.

New York, Aug. -Four deaths
and score of prostrations resulted
yesterday from a continuation of the
hot wave which last night drove
thousands of tenement jewellers to
the parks and beaches for relief.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
(By telegraph 3 p. m.)

On the Allied Front in France,
Aug. THE inevitable period,
comparatively inactive, which always
follows a rapid advance, has set in
south of the Aisne. These quiet per-
iOds occurred between the five re
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
DRAFT AGE WILL BE FIXED AT IS TO
As YEARS SAYS WAR DEPARTMENT

Washington, Aug. SO p. m.)
1s to As is the new draft age it was
OfffficialIy announced today by Sec
rotary Baker this afternoon. In max
this announcement Secretary Baker
said that the ages are subject to
change.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
Increase Freight Rates

Washington, Aug. An increase
OF 2 per cent in the local freight
rates between points on its lines
was asked Of the interstate com
merce commission today by the Kan
sas City, Kaw Valley & Western
Railway Co
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
THURSDAY. AUGUST 8 1918

col. Roosevelts Fourth OF July
declaration of policy to beat Ger
many to her knees suggests slog-
an that may become popular. Ger
many on her knees begging for
peace would make possible peace
that would last.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

1t is the opinion Of all officials
that youths between the ages OF IS
and 21 will not be used for service
abroad but will take the place of the
soldiers of the United. States. re-
leasing them for overseas service.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08
(By telegraph 3 p. M

Paris, Aug. 5.-This city is again
being bombed by the long range
cannon but few casualties have re-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

body is made Bp Of boys and girls
from the country. Along with their
high school education they are
taught farming, carpentry, manual
arts cooking and every branch OF
home economics, including home
nursing.
The class here illustrated made
the stcoatsaWorn and they compare
With any in the ready-to-wear de-
partments Of the city stores. The
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

not representing a dollar invested
The farmer ought TO have as good
deal as the railroads.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-08-08

If the girls of Kansas will follow
the lead of the young women of
Dickinson county high school there
will be little need for dressmakers
The domestic science and dress
making classes have so skillfully
mastered the art of making clothes
that they have adorned themselves
with all the ability of the trained
professional.
The larger part Of the student
The Washington times., 1918-01-19

Joffree with the request that he add
II 20 the motor equipment OF the
French army. Mrs Bnsh then pur-
chased a National touring car and
took IL with her to France. where
she is now engaged In caring for
the wounded heroes OF the allied
forces
The Washington times., 1918-01-19
SENDS AUTO TO IoEERE.

4. Following the sinking OF the LUSH
mia by q German submarine. Mrs.
II. Blish, a wealthy resident 81
;eyroour, Ind. whose husband was
l victim OF Teutonfc frighffulness.
'ent National roadster to General
The Washington times., 1918-01-19
NEEDED vEMrIlGrIoN.

why Is tbs cheese 50 fun Of
holes" f a 49,
That's ali right 1t needs an the
fresh air n can sst"-BostOn Traa-
script
The Washington times., 1918-01-19


be had principally probably John does not expect "
make deliveries the baby wonder until July
The Stanley Steamer took the honors.
Exhibited the first time in years, it
sgnazd its annual display by capturing
first honors in point Of attention by the crowds.
Partly Of its fuel and partly because Of its
radically lnes Stanley the throngs inter
eed from early until day of the show And the young
engineer who chassis forgot he belonged to the
S. A. E, explained cylinder u S. everything the
visitors wanted to know. @
And Stanley has staylonger, should than
the Doble. certain quantity with twenty-five years Of
performance credit and stock Obbing propaganda
Doble by way, considerably in popular estimation
Judge by number At stOpovers at that booth
Abner kidding weknown popuace for two
and the old horse weary. ..
economy power flexblity accomplishments
built by press representatives last were
rehed by motorom But Dobles begin production
price that has been
temporarily killed the stories
whetted
Tom Toner general manager for Maxwell Chalmers,
the big banque of the combination at the
Biltmore on the 18th.
Among other things "YOu Dealers whether you
handle Chalmers whether you shipping
by freight express put railroad ship
ments. -. g
@And sooner or later you must choose between long
deliveries or driving overland"
The Bullion Chassis there.
Studebakers fourteenth among missing.
thu
knows? Maybe the salary got last Monday is
Uncle Sam for part of it for delivery after the
soup advertisement, posted conspicuously in the Press
the palace show showed sample of popular broth
frankly published in twenty selections"
Musical soup? How middle class!
thing among Riverside Drivers
in New York
Hishpriced physicians recommending a wonderful
tonic for torpid liver.
D. article entitled Paramount Essen
tals," which essentials he insists food fuel and transpo
tation"
But he doesn't say word about film or Marguerite Clark
The New York press agent "why Marry ?"-anoher of
those payswrites: "Ala,ragehe thing all try
o enter, avoid, escape"
The thing?
He probably heard of Foureenth-street
are indebted Bill Ullman for following excerpt
from (Mch), True Northerner:
kalamazoo will build paved the Dixie Trail
Oshterno Van Buren, county lire and Van Buren,
tnue the IL Paw Paw. The United States
will pay one-ha the State of Michigan half
and balance will be paid by this county"
Motor released shortly before the show
frontpece shows atprofessionaookng putting top
coat paint undoubtedly working the 1918
New stuff you know.
Below it, type editor insists "the seed
Of genius by loftiest ideals minds"
The only thing of that springs seed and
gets O coat paint S a lily.
And lilies, as we recall don't last long after Easter