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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22

Three American reconnaissance planes yesterday encountered and at- tackled three German machines near Wavrille, to the north of Verdun. One German aeroplane was forced down with its tank on fire and the others were driven away. The Americans returned to their base safely.
 Another reconnaissance formation Thiacourt. Three of the German aeroplanes attacked Lieut.. Urband, who was taking photographs. The lieutenant opened fire and hit one German machine which spiralled sharply downward and disappeared at 1000 feet.
 On the French Front in France Aug. 22-The operation which result ed in the fall of Lassigny on We'd nesday began with a successful thrust from the west by battalion of chas- seus. Divette wood, a strongly for tified position which had delayed the French advance for two days was taken in sudden dash and the bat talion reached the outskirts of Las. signy on the west and on the north.
 Meanwhile other units, composed o1 men from Brittany and Paris, took the southern outskirts of Lassigny ant crossed through the town, chasing the Germans before them. By noon z company of engineers had cleared ou the town and captured the last enc my occupant who were hiding in eel lars.
 l Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22

Paris Aug. 22-Gen. Bynf's army is encountering desperate resistance in the region of Bapaume. Achiet le Grande changed hands several times late yesterday afternoon and last night. The British now are in that position.
 French troops have reached the Ailette river at several points. It is not expected that the Germans will try to hold the Ailette line, but may retreat to the Disc.
 With the British Army in France, Aug. 22, 2 p. m,-(By the Associated Press)-British troops are holding virtually all the Arras-Albert railroad and have established their posts well east of that line.
 The British success in the north enabled the tanks to pass beyond the railroad. Some were reported this morning to be working as far east al the Bapaume-Arras road.
 In their new attack the British early today apparently had taken thei1 final objectives on the right and were we'll Inside the enemy lines.
 SOuIn OL AlDeTL lHe bIlIlsu CIossee the Ancre river.
 With the American Forces 1T France, Tuesday, Aug. 20-(By the Associated Press) - Two bombing flights were carried out yesterday b! American aviators on the towns O Longuyon and Audun le Roman northeast of Verdun. Bombs wert successfully dropped on railroad tracks and round houses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
SEVEN MEN LOST FROM U. s. PATROL
 BOAT M0NTAUK

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 22---Seven members of the crew of the United States patrol boat Montauk were lost when the craft was driven ashore by a high northeast gale on Cumberland island, 20 miles north of Fernandina, at 1 o'clock Wednesday morning.
 The body of one has been recov- cred. Seventeen survivors have been landed at Fernandina
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22

German forces in the sector south of Noyon and along the Disc are said by the French official report to be Ire treating" which may account for the rapid progress of Gen. Mangin. It is said, however, that contact with the enemy is maintained by the French.
 British troops attacked the Germans along the line between the Somme and the Ancre rivers at 4:45 o'clock this morning. This may be considered as a continuation of the attack north of the Ancre at dawn yesterday The front of the latest attack is about five miles long.
 North of the Ancre the British have advanced in spite of enemy resistance and have crossed the -Bapaume was a serious obstacle to the British advance yesterday
 In the Flanders area the British are closely following the retiring Ger mans and have reached Neuf Ser quin, a village two miles within the German lines, as they stood when the last definite reports were received from this sector.
 On the northern side of the Lys salient, in Flanders, the Germans have been forced out of strong posi- launched heavy counter attack against the British at Locre hospice, but were repulsed. Heavy fighting is reported in this area.
 Strong German counter attacks are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
GOODRICH COMES
 FROM CHINA ID
 REPORT TO BOARD

Hinsdale, Mass, Aug. 22-L. Car rington Goodrich, who was graduate from Williams college in 1917, has just arrived home from Peking, China, and reported to his local draft board for assignment to camp. Fol lowing his graduation he went to China, where his father, the Rev. Chauncey Goodrich is a missionary.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
Plan Farewell For
 Draft Men Monday

It was stated at Draft Board head quarters that there will be a send-off for the men who entrain August 26 for Camp Greenleaf, Lytle, Ga. A band will accompany them to the sta tion, and it is expected a speaker will address the men. An officer from the camp will be on the special train to take charge and the departure is scheduled for S4L a. m
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22

developing near Miramount and Irles, which are near the southern end of the line over which the British at- tackled yesterday.
 In this region the determined re- sistance of the Germans seems to have. slowed down the British if it haSed checked the momentum of the kjrt- The same may be said to be tn One tion on the hills north of fodderv Little progress has been reI. S1.75 this sector during the last f oo++or
 There have been no reports,1e and | ing from Lassigny north SIEo | Somme. '~OO
 Paris A,,s 60 rs . -nbrodi- Lassigny by the army of Ge' '%1'oS bert, newspaper commente1sook- heve, will facilitate the ca ruffle Noyon, toward which the e..$1.75 II Gems Mangin and Humbert aroiderv | ing steadily. Lassigny was on St.s5 | pNots of the German defense
 between the Disc and the Som U
 Gen. Mangin on Wednesday ued to move toward the Disc. German front there has not pierced, as the Germans claim French are trying to do, 1t has bee Il back considerable distance, and itI is believed may have to withdraw to the Ailette
 Observers here see a new danger for the enemy in the British attack north of the Ancre in the direction of Bapaume. The British already are on the battle ground of 1918.
 Continued on Page 2.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
ASKS FOR PASSPORT.

Helen Murial Godsoe, a public health nurse of New Canaan, applied for passports today at the office of the naturalization clerk in the county court house. In her application the nurse stated that she has been order ed to sail for France as a Red Cross nurse.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
RECOMMENDS CREATION
 OF NEW DEPARTMENT
Senate Sub Committee Wants New Department With Cabinet Member At Head-Scathingly Ar
 raigns Early Delays.

Washington, Aug. 22-The long awaited report of the senate military subcommittee Investigating aircraft produc- tion submitted today with scathing arragnment of de- lays in the early days of the review of improved cond lions and recommendations for the creation of separate department of aviation with cabinet officer at its head
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
TO ADMIT REFUGEES.

Washington, Aug. PA joint reso. lution authorizing the admission to the United States of refugees driven from their own countries by war COR ditions was transmitted to the Senate and House today by President Will son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
FORMER TRAWLER HAS
 SUNK FISHING FLEET
Both Canadian and American Boats Sunk By Vessel Armed After Capture By U-Boat Of Grand
 Banks Last Week.

Montreal Aug Vrtually the entire fleet of the Mar- time Fish Co., has been destroy ed by the trawler Triumph which captured by German submarine and ed according to reports to the corporations offices here to- day.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
CITY DEPARTMENTS ARE
 HIT HARD BY NEW BILL
Passage of Man Power Measure Will Affect 50 Per Cent of Police and Bremen, and Will Hit Post
 Office Also

According to police and fire department officials fully cent of the of both services will be effected by the draft when the latter goes effect shortly
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22

French officers have ordered their troops to play bs seball as a part of their physical trlining.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-08-22
The Weather Report

For Bridgeport and vi- sinity: Partly cloudy tonight and Friday.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-02-15

Use more Corn and Beans-that
is the easiest way to save wheat,
the foodstuH our allies need most
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
TRENCH AND CAMP
SEVENTEEN COMPANY,
SIXTH GROUP

Entertain u d4aner party in most
pleasing manner On Monday even
ing at Z o'clock we sat Gown to a din
ner in the mess hail Of the seventeenth
Company that resembled in many re-
spects a good old-fashioned meal that
we all so long for 1.-THE cInner we will
sit down TO when we get back home
TO mother.
A more enjoyable evening could nol
me igamined. food that was real food,
and mastery cooked and served
hospitality thai reigned supreme, 1T
tie talks by the officers and men alike,
made the entire evening most deligt-
ful and one that will long be reuem
bered by all who had the pleasure OF
attending.
Lieut.. Singer. machine gun expert
Of the group, acted as POSTMASTER,
and if you have ever heard the lieu
tenant in this part you will know he
well acts the part. knows just what to
do and say to make everyone happy,
and fairly radiates goodfsllowship.
Sergeant Seifert, headquarters com
pany, sang several very pretty ballads
and Sergeant Minars performed in his
usual clever way on the violin, 18th
Company accompanying them on the
piano
Lit VIM. c. Coins when called on fer
his contribution to the entertainment,
made the prettiest comparison we have
heard regarding tn eboys that have
trained over here" without the op-
portunity Of getting into the real mix
up on the other side, his talk in part
was fun Of many a flower is born
to blush unseen. And was4@ its fra =
GRANGE on the desert air" And 30 It is
with many Of you men Of the roth Co
All you lacked was the chance at the
Hun" And we all knew he was right
and clapped oud hands and was glad
for we appreciated his eloquent ex-
preston Of our feelings.
Lieut.. Meter recited In a Pullman
Car" and nearly stopped the show 3"
the applause he received reminded one
somewhat Of a football crowd cheering
drop kick, You viii just have TO
arrange with the lieutenant and have
him read this little poem for you, II
would not be right 70 say anthing
about what happened In the pull
man"
Chaplain Miller. Of the Sixth Group,
also has new story. and true one too.
Our chaplain is mighty regular fell
low and has the interests Of every
man in the group al heart especially
the enIisetd men. he would like to
know MS all by our first names. and
we al want him TO know them,
The speech making honors Of the
evening we feel sure. win be awarded
Sergeant Cephus G.. Taylor, the hig
boy from Alabama, The sergeant
stands feet inches in hts stocking
feet it is said. he has wonderfully
good discipline in his platoon A ser
geant Of that size should have. ask
anybody
The mess hall was beautifully dec
\ fy. l., 49,
might we'll have thought It had been
transformed into a little opening in
some autumn forest The lights were
tucked away in huge pine boughs and
an Indian Summer was most pleas
ingly obtained
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
Happenings at Thanksgiving
Dinner 18th Company


On thanksgiving day the Eighteenth
Company gave one of the finest din
ners held ln the camp on that day
II was a tremendous success through
out and day that " II be remembered
/ ~ every member of the company after
he has returned 10 his home
Inc dlnner Waa made up OF every
thine that one could wish for There
( was everything and anything from
nuts 10 soup Nothing but praise can
De given To- our Mess Sereean. For
rest u. stack, for the sp!end way in
winch he TOOK care Of the menu The
service was excellent and everyone in
ne company compliment him for his
/ efforts.
Following the dinner an entertain
ment was given and this also was a
success Some of the clevercst enter
tanners IN camp were present and gave
splendid exh bition.
pri,at. Abr.,t,er, t,irsor o,,tar+,,ir-
ed with some var[ cave. rnaqc ce tr rick,
and an ,,ra5..,,t 80 M, o. ,,,,,,1l.rf,,I
oy q on am p' pTis Et f. nm a, W S1 sa
enfertained ,git6 some sop.,s lie 200
was racrivad y, IN ~ lot If ,5n,,laIiso
Privatae NIcf1a9IeV and aieTayder
toId some ,rr,,anrft,1lv cte,,a, stl,rie1,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
ATTENTION.

delivered a C,ben,,1,a add,,.es and priv
ate MelIaned officiatad hnsnifalitv
evening with the ladies' acting as hos
tesses followed Music anferfianmont
and refreshments were on the urograro
During the entire C,hanul.a vyeai, INC
celebrations win continue in the same
fashion The religious director will
read a brief service as each evening
additional light ia l,,uU.ec I'm connec-
ton with the ceremony Of kindJine the
Cbanuka lights AT = az n m
ARRANGEMENTS ora also made in fhf4
connection for Some snonfaneous sol-
diers talent to he furnished Inc nen
on the respective evenings Tho vim
ing IN of the Cban1ka festivities win
take place on this coming Friday even
ing with a Sabbath service which win
he addressed nv an officer of hif,b rarl,
to be followed nv p hosnftoIity nlobt
refreehment and entertainruenf
The Jewish Welfare Eoard in cann
has not forgotten the sick In their
festivities. AT the invitation Of me
commander of the Evacuation Iospit-
al Camp an entertainment was staged
by the social director at one of the
mess halls last Saturday night Morris
Clark presided and also entertained
the conyaIescent patients with MANY
clever stories and well chosen aner-
dotes
Private Levy pLaved the violin and
also accompanied a mandolin string
orchestra specially formed for the oc-
casion by the patients
Privates Oscar STRAINS and Ward
master Weintrib also entertained with
declarations and recitations.
The ]. w. q. had also sent a con-
siderable supplv of gum cigarettes
records for the victrola song hooks ctc
for the accommodation Of the patients
The program for the coming week
includes a Russian night of entertain
ment and song features 10 be staged
on Tuesday evening nv Mr. SmoIensky.
who lust arrived in camn Ia taI,e
charge of the Russian Blireau of the
Jewish Welfare Board i'm accordance
with the official reouest of the war
department MT Srnoleuslfv is get
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD

The Jewish Welfare Board during
the activities the past week have cen
tered about the celebration of the
Chanuka or Maccebeah Festival The
preparations we're quite elaborate and
engaged a large part Of the efforts of
the local board and Of the ladies Of
the Augusta branch. but the results
were very gratifying and fully justi-
fled all the efforts.
The weather was suspicious and the
continual rains somehow managed to
time themselves so as not to interfere
with the open air celebrations and
gatherings. The results attained ex-
ceeded all expectations and large
bodies Of men were heartily and hap
PLY entertained
The first night the Chanuka festi-
val very happily conceded with the
Thanksgiving Day, the greatest and
most significant Thanksgiving ever
celebrated by the American people
This made it very desirable to ar
range for a big joint Thanksgiving
Chanukas ervice and entertainment.
Abaut 1900 men were in attendance
and very generously stood out all the
evening in open air in spite Of the
chilly weather and the threatening
clouds. The Thanksgiving Chanuka
service was solemn and impressive
occasion and the mass gathering re-
sponded to the spirit of the occasion.
Rabbi Spitz officiated and was as
sisted by Private Mellamed in the
ceremony Of kindling the Chanuka
lights and in chanting the festival
hymns. He Also read as part of the
Thanksgiving service the presidents
Thanksgiving proclamation Chaplain
Webb of the Ordnance Training Corps
delivered the Thanksgiving address,
The service was followed by an elab-
crate concert and entertainment Mad
anne Elsa Baklor sang repertoire of
charming Jewish Folks Songs and fes-
tival hymn ballads and was received
with many expressions Of pleasure and
Of sincere appreciation MISS Stark
played solo on the piano and also
accompanied the other numbers. Nor
ris Clark of the J. w b, entertained
with a number of selected anecdotes
and stories OF Jewish and of camp life.
s. J. Reiser briefly addressed the men
on the Message of Chanuka, the con-
ception of morale" The evening
was concluded by the singing of pat
riotic and Jewish hymns, and the la
dies from Augusta. and Aiken in the
spirit OF real holiday hospitality,
served the men with packages of fruit
and goodies.
Friday evening the Sabbath Chaun-
ka service was again conducted in the
open air from the porch OF the J. w r.
Building with several hundred men at
tending. Candidate Gilbert Harris
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04

hide from the top sergeant It has
two temperatures too hot and too
cold. II IT had medium temperature
it would be very mean.
Pay Day: A mirage. The private
has visions of spending $50 francs but
finds that owing to- insurance, Liberty
Bonds and aoltnents, he owes the gov
erument 10 francs.
Rifle: An instrument for collecting
dirt.
Guard The only man in camp to
whom everybody is a friend
Mule: A reptile with privates love
Of work and a sergeants disposition.
Saturday Morning; An occasion on
which the captain has a sudden deep
curiosity about your sox.
Bunk Fatigue: Heaven.
Fatigue: Hades.
Cook: A man who was chauffeur
in civil life, and men who were cooks
in private life invariably made chauf-
feurs in the army.
Kitchen Police: An institution for
kindling hate against the kaiser.
Retreat: Something that has to be
stood. In a sense, TO run away" This
word is obsolete in the L. s. army.
Sergeant: See another dictionary
This ons Is for family use only.
With these definitions military life
becomes a very simple operation and
everything win be just as clear as mud
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04

local welfare activity. Mr. Rieser had
occasion to address the men in the
Development Battalion on the problem
of rehabilitation into civilian life and
was very well received He was also
extended the invitation to address the
men in the several buiiElpgs as soon
as quarantine regulations will permit
on this subject In this phase Of the
work the local Jewish Welfare work
ers make every effort TO enlist the CO.
operation Of ali other organizations
that may BE- reached in order to facil-
ftate the work and to render it as ef-
icient and as useful as vel as ex-
tensive as may best serve the interests
Of al men in camp
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
FIELD DAY ACTIVITIES, SIXTH GROUP

Corporals Eden and Plaeger OK the 70
G.. Second Corporals Brantley and Welch
69th c. Time 10 seconds First prize
5000, second $500.
sergt. West 69th. @, first in the $3.50
yard run Corporal Kent i3rd Co, sec
ond and Sergt fIomewood third, Time
249. Prizes 500. $500, $500
Sergt Bert Hinman 18th G., won the
shoe race and $500 prize
The relay race was won by the. lst.
battalion team composed OF Corporal I'll
lis, Corporal Pratt, Sergt D'Artois and
Corporal Condor. Time being 81 seconds
nat Prize 5000.
The tug -of-war was also won by the
LIST battalion which consisted Of Ctpa
Corporal Arleman and Sergts Krenner
and Koppar C0rporals Burnett. Clerks
Neat Green Eager and Edict and PrivatcS
Spano and Gossit Prize S22 CO.
Running broad jump, 1st Sergt Home
wood 18TH Co. End Corporal Lewis 67th c..
and Bird, Sergt Haney Goth Co.. Distance
1877. ms. LIST. prize $500, End, $500 Bird.
$500.
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
Join the United War Veterans

A National organization composed of
veterans of the CVn War and Spanish
War and tho soldiers. sailors and ma
rines of tho present war. The objects
are: TO unite In frAternai bonds through
national. state, local and foreign orEani-
xationn, all aoldiera and Railors Of the
United States; to relieve dIstrass and to
cooperate for tho welfare Of comrades
and their dependents. to advocate ma
tiouaI and state laws beneficial to com
radsS: to psrDetuate Memorial Day, and
to cstabllsh homea for orphan and de-
pendent children Of comrades,
Write far information psFta4niTT to
organization OF Camps and msI1bsr-
ship-at-izrxe
UNITED WAR VETERANS
National Headquarters
TRsltpcH, Mss ytaNa
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
Wednesday, Dec. 4

vii they-of the Third Tent-plsass
explain the nature of the contest they
recently INDUCED IN, We heard that
Boots was high with "a
Speaking of Boots reminds US that
every time we set comfortably settled.
he comes along and then it a case Of
r. A.
Hotel Hinky Dlnk has a palm gar
den.
Hotel Kinky D.n2z has a quartet that
easily excels al others. The mighty
four consists Of Ray, sullivan. Cay
ard and Mend!ng Favorite' selection
is Little one Eeye-Two Eye"
Young. the local "top-kick.o says he
likes the P z. so we'll he is going to
continue 9le sitting up exercises when
he returns home over the bar or in
the parlor. jim?
Kittenhoffen was telling us h could
put Booth on his back any old day.
We believe in peace, so we won't say
anything about il.
It's strange. but true. we are always
Watjen for the mail man. You see
ne is it,
Anyone having time and a few up-to
date rumors can get rid Of both by
calling on Supply Sergeant Mueller
He IS citizen Of Wisconsin. but quite
human.
Pay day and the usual complica-
tions Of culical dimensions,
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04
slxth Group.

VIM Wood 18TH Co Athletic di-
OF the sixth group staged a very
sting track ana field meet last We'd
p afternoon. Ii wood has had
Of the athletics for some time
omiaes even mort in the way Of field
which Will be held each Wednes-
ernoon,
made in the various races was
bod considering the condition In
e track was very good consider
Rendition in which the track was
y available place large enough
Aaee the crowd being the sandy
d in the rear Of he group.
sud hard surface and spiked
YsHbes, there is no doubt Of there
ingn E@fne classy dSsbts and records set
Dr., az several Of the contestants we're col
ySHege trained men and have rcceibed coach
ing from some Of the best athltic directors
IN the larger institutions over the coun-
try
The judges were picked from officers
throughout the group who had expert
enec in handling this kind athletics. Sgt
Fred Marshall 18th. Co, held to stop
watch.
Abiut SIPS. 90 was distributed among the
winners AS prizes The individual hon
orf going to Sergt Hollywood 18th Co,
who took two firsfs and one third prize
Corporal Denourielle, 78th co Took sec
ond, with one first and one third prize.
The lst. battalion captured bth, relay race
and the Tug War.
The Events Followed in Order.
The 100 yard dash WAC ran In 1913 sec
Ofds. First prize $500 second s. 90 and
third f2.o0. Won by Corporal Lewis, 9th
co.
30 yard daal, WAS done in q seconds
Corporal Demourielle winning First prize
$500 second $500. third $500.
Potato Race. IIomewood. 18th C., FIRST
Godfrey 10th c., second and Lingle 72ud
Co. third-Prizes $500, $500 and $500
40 Yard run avs made in 40 Sergt
D'Artois 9th Co. first Private Sny-
der 73rd Co second and Corporal Frat
angelo 68th. Co. third Prizes for this
race were $500, $500 and 5000
The sack race OF 50 yards was won
by Private Gorfrey 10Th Go. second Cor
porai Eden, 72nd G.. third Corporal IIaney
6eth. G.. Time: is seconds. Prizes $500,
5000 and 5000.
Three legged race Of 100 yards, First
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04

vii they-of the Third Tent-plsase
explain the nature of the contest they
recently INDUCED In. We heard that
Boots was high with "a
Trench and camp. [volume] (Augusta, Ga.) 1917-1919, 1918-12-04

Speaking of Boots reminds US that
every time we set comfortably settled.
he comes along and then it a case Of
r A.