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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
EARLyHLE


Mrs. Mary Scherbring, another Of
the pioneer women Of this county,
passed away at her farm home, north
of this place last Monday, September
9th. The funeral was held on Wednes-
day morning from the family resi-
dence to S. S. Peter and Paul's church
in Petersburg, where Requiem Mass
was read for the repose Of her soul,
by Rev. Father Losbrock, after which
interment took place in the cemetery
near by. Deceased was born at Lohne,
Germany, November l, 1884 and was
therefore SO years, 10 months and 8
days of age. In 1868 she was united
in marriage in her native village to
Henry H. Scherbring and few years
later they emigrated to this country
and settled on a farm near Peters,
burg and remained there following
the pursuit of farming until their de-
mise Six children were born to the
union, five of whom survive as fol-
lows: Mrs. Josephine Bonerbaum of
Seneca, Kansas, George, Mrs. Dina
Spersflage, Henry and Johanna all
residing north of Earlville. Her hus-
band preceded her to the grave in
1915. Mrs. Scherbring was devote
member of the Catholic church and
died comforted by the last rites OF
the church. She was kind hearted
and generous woman and had a large
circle of friends, who extended to the
family sincere sympathy.
Glenn Dunn writes his parents that
he has been transferred from Camp
Gordon, Georgia, to Camp Merritt
N. J. with the Medical Replacement
Unit.
Word received by relatives, states
that Auditor Merten ]. Klaus has sue
cessfully passed the required exami
nation for admission to the Officers
Training Camp at Camp Gordon, Ga.
and Is now in training. He says thu
work is very hard from 6:45 A. M. Il
1880 p. NJ. and that the boys are be-
ing put through at top speed.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde johnson Of Tams
visited relatives In this place a few
days the past week.
Mrs. Alex Larson is recovering from
q severe illness. Mrs. Grommons, q
practical nurse from Delhi is caring
for her. Mrs. Marie Jones Of Cas-.
cade, q relative has also been in at.
tendance at her bedside.
Howard Hunt, who is with the U
s. Marines was recently made SHARP
shooter. He was one Of the seven
gaining such distinction in a shooting
contest Towards record was 261
hits out Of 300 shots at 20 inch tar.
get placed at distance Of 300 yards
He was given badge in recognition
of his workmanship.
Sewing will be resumed in the Red
Cross shop Friday, Sept. goth. This
work will be rushed and all members
are requested to cooperate.
The ladies of the Congregational
Missionary Society served a tea at the
church, Tuesday evening, which was
we'll petronized. The proceeds
amounted to over $26
H. A. Coe and sister, Mrs. Ida
Crosby, left Monday on an auto trip
to Minneapolis and South Dakota
points
Ninety-three names were register
ed in Earlville precinct on Sept. IL.
June 5, 1917, there was GA names reg
istered.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cook made an
auto trip to Hazelton Sunday, where
they visited friends.
Mabel Wilson, who underwent an
operation in the hospital in Anamoss
for the removal of tonsils and ade-
noids has sufficiently recovered as to
be able to return to her duties as
operator at the telephone exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
DIARRHOEA IN CHILDREN.

For diarrhoea in children one year
old or older you will find nothing
better than Chamberlain's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy, followed by a dose
of castor oil. 1t should be kept at
hand and given as soon as the first
unnatural looseness of the bowels
appears.-For sale by A. G. Phillip.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18
Rain Tree,

Ranging from Mexico down to Bro
n and Peru 10 tropical, acacialike
tree, Pithecolobium saman, known -
the rain tree. Its foliage and fruits
are sweet and much sought for b.
stock. 1eslsssss as,Fpasfs;sssrt fssssssssts,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18

and biliousness. Seeing Chamber
lain's Tablets advertised I conclud-
ed to try them. I improved rapidly"
Emma Verbryke, Lima Ohio..-For
sale by A. G. Phillip. -
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1918-09-18

W. c. AMsDEN, A. C. Phillip.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-22

You are authorized to announce
Davis Elkins, OF Morgantown. Mo-
nongalia County. Candidate. for
nomination, by the Republican par
ty, fnr the United States Senate,
from West Virginia. subject to all the
rules OF the Republican party, and
the laws Of the State OF West vir-
ginia governing the primary election
to be held In August, 1918.
ELKINS CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE,
Per J. H. McDermott, Chairman.
Post Office Drawer No. 881, Nor
gantown. W. Va. Telephone No. 100
3 l I'd
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You are authorized 10 announce my
candidacy for nomination, by the Re-
publican party, for the United States
Senate, from West Virginia, subject
10 all the rules OF the Republican
party, and the laws Of the State OF
West Virginia governing the primary
election to be held In August, 1918
JAMES A. HUGHES,
; 2 I'd Huntington. w Va
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NOT ICE

To The Taxpayers OF Berkeley Coun
ty, West Virginia.
You will please take notice that
tie Board of Review and Equaliza
ton, of said county will convene al
the Court House of Said County, on
the End. day of July, 1918. and will
continue in session from day to day
not to exceed twenty-five days, for
the purpose of hearing complaint oil
any taxpayer as to the assessmen!
placed upon his property by the AS
SCISSOR 1t Is the duty of the board &c
reduce the value of property II it is
assessed too high and to increase II
It Ia assessed too low, and this may
be done upon the motion of any tax
payer interested or upon the Boards
own motion. Amy assessment not con
tested before the Board becomes fin
Al upon the Boards adjournment.
f. A. HOBBS,
Clerk, County of Berkeley, West
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby announce myself as a can
dldate for the nomination for County
Commissioner on the Democratic tick
ct before the primaries TO be he'd on
August s. 1918. and solicit the sup
port of all my friends.
z 8 I'd j. LYLE CAMPBELL.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

hereby submit myself as n can.
didate for the nomination for County
Commissioner on the Republican tick
ct. subject to the action OF the party
at the coming primary election, pledg-
ing myself to faithful and honest
performance of my duty.
J. +. HESSE,
Hedgesville, w. Va
Tue Wed Fri Sat.
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AYOUR NAME NEED NOT APPEAR IN the Advertisement UNLESS YOU Wish IT
POLITICAL

To the Voters OF the Second Con.
gressional District:
am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for member of Congress
from the End District and solicit your
support at the primary. August G.
1918. Your influence will be appreci.
ated.
GEORGE M. BOWERS.
s toss Martinsburg. w. Va
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FouND-Amount of paper money on
streets Saturday night. Owner can
have same by proving property and
paying for this ad. Call at Cloves
Studio. Rag
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FOR CONGRESS.

I am a candidate for the Republican
nomination for Congress In this dis
trict subject to primary, August 6,
1918. I solicit the vote and influence
of all Republicans.
WILLIAM TAYLOR GEORGE.
6 s to s I'D
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liz
virginia, and Ex.Oficio Clerk Of
said Board.
any person doing business which
'equ'fes State License, will please
'aKe notice that all OF said license
eipife June SOth. 1918. and you
tnost .apply to the undersigned
20 orsbefore that date for the renew.
ss.ot same tor the year beginning
july LIST, 1918.
- q. A. HOBBS,
ciefk OF the County Court OF Ber-
= aeley County. West Virginia.
~ 2 ! OBJ
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key on street. Finder
can have by calling at Journal Of
flee any paying for this advertise
ment. REQ
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WANTED

GOVERNMENT needs 10000 clerks
at Washington. Examinations
everywhere in August. Euper-
fence unnecessary. Men ond wo-
men desiring government positions
write for free particulars to j. c..
Leonard. former Civil Service
E1tminer), 236 Kenois Bldg,
Washington. R-62*
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FEMALE AGENTS

IAev AoeNTe and Demonstrators.
u does not require any experience
% eel JAP FuHRE GAS MANTLES.
They last longer. People want
mem. "A money maker. Write
american Factories Company, Can
Ton, Ohio. sR66s
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FOUND

FoUND-1Radiator cap off of automo-
bile. Owner can have same by
calling at offcie and paying rs cents
charges. R72*
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MARRY--Thousands lonely, congen,
ial members, worth $4,000 up, will
marry. Descriptions FREE. Ralph
Hyde, San francisco. Cal. R-67
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FOR SALE-Ford Touring Car, 1916
model, in first class shape, abso-
lutely guaranteed. Call 420 West
, Martin Street. R-66
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FOR SALE-Ford delivery truck, ex-
cellent condition. Apply Cor. Va.
Ave. and Addition St. R61s
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MARRY. 4 Farmer worth $4,000.
Full particulars by return mail, H
= 253a Minna St, San Francisco,
Cal R-68*
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6OfS sWlANTED-tWe need the SER
wees of a number of Grammar
Schools boys Tor permanent part
Time work. The boys we select
WIN be well paid and given an OPP
poruntty to earn, learn and adj
vance. Amply to B. NJ. Krause, 221
y Martin st, Martinsburg, W. Va.
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WANfEp-W,ili pay cash for. a sec
ond hand bicycle in good condition
Apply with wheel to 51O W. Burke
st. after p. m. Q91
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"ANFEo-To sublet to carpenter
contractors the erection of a num-
Der pt frame buildings at Quantico,
EaJob now ready. Apply King
lumber Co, Charlottesville, Va.
q 80, /. = $50 R76"
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DARE you write me; widow; worth
$4,000; lonely; will marry. G..
Mission Unity, San Francisco,
j CaiH. R-69*
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LEAVES FOR CAMP
Private Charles Sigler has return
ed to Camp Shelby, Miss. after Wis.
iting his parents. on North Church
street.
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FOR SAlE-Nationa Twelve Z pas.
senger touring car 1917 Allen 5
passenger touring car, only run
$500 miles, 1918 Buick Four S
passenger touring car, run 1900
miles. These cars are all in first
class condition. Woods & Minghini
C. v. Phone. See cars at Dr. Oates
building, Auburndale.. R59*
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losSnal elasssusd ads oass nttn
sA' xeft ssadArs.
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HELP WANTED

hTEp-Two middle aged ladies
OF neat appearance to travel in
crew; none but those who can fur
nish first class reference need ap-
ply. This position pays salary and
expenses, and wonderful chances
for advancement. Address by letter
or ,call.7 to 8 p. M. at 1926 W. Mar
lin iSt. Inquire for E. H. Noel.
$3.50. tGt RIB
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TIME TABLES, ETC.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY r. r.
~ TIME TABLE
In Eject Sunday, Jan. 20, 1918
At 4 A. N.
xDaily except Sunday.
Daily.
sSnnday only.
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a
patf o
TO
Many
the money O. OF q h
them merHt u
rtesas
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Los

LOST. Pair of Ladies' spectacles in
B. & o. depot. Name on case Jul
Illus Bear Reward if returned to
E. G. Goldsborough, Shepherds
town. w. Va. R-65*
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PROFESSIONAL NOTICES
WILBUR H. THOMAS
LAWYER

Practices In all courts. Prompt 1t
tention given to any legal work. OF
fees also open evenings.
Rooms 2 4 3. Peoples Trust Co. 1Ide
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G. v. Phone f1s-W. t2i 9. College g..
MARTiNsHURc. w. VA.
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LoST-Automobile license OF oil
county truck, No 23403. Please TO
turn to Room County Court
House. RIG
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-07-22

Equine Bovine Canine
Or. NELSON H. WHITEHILL
GRADUATE VETERINARIAN
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HORSES, COWS. PouLTRY-Easy
to sell at good prices If you tell
about them here where everybody
will see it. Costs very little. See
rates above.
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FOR sALE-Mlaxweil truck, been used
but short time. Neei Motor Co.
R31
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FOR SALE-Several delivery bodies,
suitable for Ford and other makes.
Neel Motor Co. R30
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04

Mr. w. C. Bethea has accepted
. POSITION in Mr.. J. H. Wishart's gro
C cery store. He began work wed
nesday. ,.c1
Mr.. C. ]. Smith and son, Mr. y: >.
Smith, Jr, of Henderson, were ith Lum,
harton % visitors yesterday: Mr.; smith
g. is a member Of the firm OF hnoes
3 Smith. who will operate a tobacco
warehouse in Lumberton the coming
Rev. M. F. Hodges Of Ken4ans-
vile was a Lumberton visitor Weo-
nesday. He is spending a few Gays
in the county visiting relatives ano
friends. It has been some year:
eince he had visited Lumbefton ano
he notes many changes made during
his absence.
"A graduate recital will be ,glve1
at Flora Macdonald college and con
servatory of music Monday eyenln!s
of next week, at 8:15, by Miss Vergl
| Alice Goodwin, soprano, sister
/ Mr. Junius J. Goodwin of Lurnbertor
/ Miss Goodwin will be assisted by MS
"a ncy Lee Anderson, junior If piano
ard Hiss Mary Lou William, accom-
panist.
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04
NEGROES OFF TO
CAMP GRANT
ID Colored Soldiers in the Making
Were Entrained Here Monday
-t For, Training Camp.

Fortv-four colored registrants Of
Robson division No. were entrain-
ed hv the local board at Lumberton
Monday for Camp Grant, III. They
left here under the command OF Lieu
tenant Lawrence E. McGann, white,
frono Camp Grant. The list follows:
Fred Little, Blounts Creek; Simon
pater Durham, Lumberton; Harvey
Macarthur, Fairmont; Douglas row
oil Inmberton; Dud Rogers, Lum-
herton: Smith Worley, Lumberton;
Fnrman Mckee, Fairmont; Barnle
walters, Fairmont; Giles Arnett
Fairmont; Casey Bryan, Lumbert9n
A1ax Hursey. Lumberton; Franklin
Rnljock1 Fairmont; Ed. Currie, Lum-
herton. r. 2: Ernest Smith, Falrmon5
Hazekiah Richardson, Barnesvllle, \
F. D.: Mckinley Lewis, Lumperton
Iames Moniqo, Fairmont; Grover
Wnrlev Lumberton, r. 2; James Erv
mo mo- Fairmont: William Mcqueen
LA, lake View, S. c.; L. Colonel Jones
I LanJ ,,nehertom: Charles Henry Jones
1nmberton' R. 2; David Jones; Lum
herton R 2: Joseph French, Lum
berton R: 6: Willie James Plttmal
Iumberton; Frank Nichols, F'alrmontt
Robert Cromartie, Lumberton, X. .
COOOAS lame
Lonnie Leacn, 1unaoop pnnt;co NJ
Cade, Lumberton' n; z, iii ,Fa;,
.se, o,,+. Aaron Powell, Lumbertor
Henrv Henry Mclean, Lumberton; Lay: Law
@ ronce Stephens, Lumberton; JulIu
F%nene I Rryan, Lumberton; Fred WI
!. snn Fa;rmont: James A: Grave
!. fol' Tum'berton; David Smith, Lumbsrtol o.
lanes Bell, Lumberton; James Edg: ;
Green, Green Lumberton; Jerry McLaurl L'.tn RI
1nmberton; Ross Brown, LumDerto91
Asa Brown, Lumberton; Shep raui
:. Marietta.
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04
SOCIETY GOES
INTO VAUDEVILLE"
Local Talent Play at Opera House
Tomorrow Evening for Benefit
Red Cross.

"Society Goes Into Vaudeville" will
be the attraction at the local opera
house tomorrow evening. The attrac-
tion will be put on by local talent and
will be under the direction of Mrs.
Irene Mcleod Nash.
Admission 25 cents, reserved seats !
10 cents extra. The proceeds will
90 to the local Red Cross chapter.
The show will begin at $50 new
time) and the curtain will rise
promptly at that time. The entertain
ment promises to be highly entertain
ing.
PROGRAM
A. l. B. Young Company Youth
and Beauty in the latest sing hits.
Elizabeth Wishart :. Robert Proctor.
Viola jenkins. Adrian Britt
Marie Thompson. . j. Pope Stephens
Sadie Ray Pope ..-.. .Robt.. Mcintyre
Miriam Weinstein, Charles P. McAllis-
ter.
Myrtle Pope .......... Abner Nash
George Whitfield ...... Ed. Rancke
Carrie Mae Hedgepeth J. Robert Pre-
watt.
B. Sarah Carlyle in Bits of Humor
from Here and There.
C. Hawaiian septette with their
gems from the South Sea Isle, :,
Lula Normen. ...... Margaret Nasr
/ Vista Thompson -. .Carolyne Webt
Elsie Thompson -. .Drina Hedgepetf
), Evalina Beckwith.
:. D Carlyle and Holloway in "A
=. Pair of Lunatics." :,
She naZe1 Sailyn
He Frank Hollowa.
:. F.. Irene Mcleod Nash with he
>. talk and talk songs.
F. Maitland LeGrande Thompso
> Interpreting dancer.
G.. Society in care You Patriotic! !!
CHORUS
: Elizabeth Wishart, Viola jenkins
Marie Thompson, Sadie Ray Pope, M
n RAM Weinstein, Myrtle Pope, Georgl
T Whitfield, Carrie Mae HedgePetl
e Lula Norment, Margaret Nash, Visit
5, Thompson, Drina Hedgepeth, Evalin
l. Thompson, Drina Hedgepeth, Eualir
IS Reckwith. Maitland Thompson, Sara
y, Carlyle. Hazel Carlyle, Robert Pro
Il tor. Adrain Britt, Pope Stephens, Ro
,; ert Mcintyre, Chas. r. McA4llSIe 1t
u Abner Nash, Ed. Rancke, Robert Pr
s. watt, Frank Holloway, Roberta Mas
4 England-Anna Neal Fuller.
.. F'rance-Agnes Mclean.
s. Italy-Kathryne Beaman:.
lcii Belgium-Margie Russell:
e, United States-Evelyn Whaiey
&c Red Cross Nurse-Epsie uller.
te Confederate Soldier M. G. McKe
ty H. At the piano-Miss Hill
~ WeinStein.
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04
WHITE MEN TO
~ CAMP JACKSON
Twelve Registrants of Robson III
vision No. / Left For Camp
Jackson Tuesday.

Twelve white registrants OF KOBE, e.
con J;v;s;on No. / were entralned IN
son Sn,Ssrtou S.v.s,U Tuesday for Camp Jack
Lumpsi' LUZ i'S = Mr.. Colin Phillips was
made captain OF the parry, "
composed Of the following
Joseph Page, Marletta. 0-
Frank Jacobs, Raynham. lila 6 e
Joe Henry Redmond, Greent,,,e'R atan r = 5
Arthur C. Brisson, Lumner.olh, nh,orton ~ n
Colin Houston Phillips, hunuel '
Mckay Hickman, Lumoer'0h'
Neill T.. Hall, Mcdonald.
John Mclean, Lumberton, n. o.
Walter Grady Floyd, Falrmone, D
William Anson Todd, Lumper'oi'' ~
James Weldon Fisher, Lumbertona
Kelly Britt, Lumberton.
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04
FALL FROM WAGON FATAL
,ohn Johnson. Colored, Fell or Jump
Cd From Wagon When Mule TOOK
Fright at Auto-Temple Bone
Crushed.

1obn Johnson, colored, died Tues s5+
injuries a1ask FssSivsdh when mossa1y Ss shsova
out of a wagon on Noleh ,1e ~
ct, eet by runaway nule' ,no WAS
Johnson's left temple +to Ion Ground
crushed when he struGKh Gho,,nsen .,,T hos.
He was taken to, to the ffer ibeipseh be was hurt.
oital Immediately atter r;ahtonad I at an
The mule became trlgnteneu o 1ohn m
automobile and some VINO o,on on" s.v % he
son when he left the ,d wigum ;s,uaned d. out ut
Iecame frightened @ ana Srnwn }urnpra out %
while other say he was thio"n o1''
The Robesonian., 1918-04-04
VOL. IXL
READY and WAITING
It Is Expected That Soon Again
Battle on Large Scale
Will Begin.
NO MARKED CHANGE
SINCE FIRST OF WEEK

A great counter assault by the AL
lied forces is momentarily expected TO
heoin on the battle front in France.
with the battle of Picardy brought to
a standstill for the time being and
tho initial momentum Of the German
I've I' overcome, military observers at
Washington are puzzled by the tact
that nm to last night great counter
assault had not developed.
There was a sudden and marked de-
,roase in losses to British shipping
Inch mine or submarine during
tha nsst week. Only merchantmen
of I 600 tons or over and undef InaC
tonnage were sunk In the week ehoiAs
March &c. ,r;vac
'"e Though the fighting activity along
.sa a,t;re front of the new Somn1e OF
fens;ve @ remains slight there still pre-
oils the feeling that soon again pat,
tias On large scale will begin and
,',;tb the Allied troops, after the IT,
snite of several days.. strongly ar
Spued in battle formation and eager
test their strength against that
of the foe. a.. .;u.r
.,ono that portion of the battle llne
nb;ch hulces out toward Amiens, Ally
snd Breteuil, the big guns OF the op,
nns;n0 sides have opened IN duels o.
ppreat nroportions, and it apparentiy
p not unreasonable to assume tna'
ether side at any moment may take
tha offensive with their infantry IN re
smnont;on Of a battle which RANK:
among the greatest the worio na'
e'si Since the beginning of the presen
week there has been no marns' N
change in the alignment OF tne op
posing sides from. Arras soutaws' 1--we
to Chauny. Inc 1lghLls ~ Tho nre
,;e Tvs davs. owing in part, no doub..
W The extremely bad weather cond'
t;ons @ Neither the Germans nor Tn Tn
Allies have been idle, however, IL
da;lv there has been going. on a rei. III
forcement of strategic positions, poI
IN man and gun power, Tor !te :on =
mo engagements upon Whlcn II
nngnceded g SO much depends Tor tn
yictors. 1ns arti1ler
a,oIs If intensity have been revive
~ como sectors and in Belgium
Unr;ous points reciprocal shelilne CO..
t;nnes ] In both these regions, nov y
ever ~ the infantry has kept 70 q
trenches, except for patrols . ana a, sr;n: r
connoitering purposes ;;v attacked Ah A wit vii
sector has been heavily attacAeo w..
gas. .r. +hare ia no i
dication when the big battle pew
the Italians and the Tutonic ail;es .
hurst but daily there is increasing
tiyity all along the front. H.. .;
'ii Along the various front, fronts :, the t,n th1 a.
men of both sides are keeping pe;t;o up 80,
intensive @ activity, bombing a p4si,.o tro
behind the lines, searching ~. 800, ,ao
and transport mossmeh'S ssnts The @ Fren
ing ing, on Office cei reports more than 1a to to
"f i nroiectiles having been dropr
on on German railroads and cantonme' 81
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