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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19

Germany is methodical Her calcu-
lations can generally be relied opon
She doesn't make many mistakes
when it comes to sitting down and
figuring out material things with a
pencil. But she has now made her
biggest error She has failed to 'go
through" She has miscalculated, and
Is thereby doomed.
begin Withdrawing her forces from
the eastern front she began talking
about drive in the west She knew
exactly how many troops would be
opposed to her, and how man. troops
and guns she would be able to throw
against them. It was all a matter Of
calculation, and she did not care then
who knew her plans. Indeed, she
wanted the world to know her plans.
The kaiser promised peace at once
He said it would not be soft peace"
but peace Of victory. His general
staff had told him the plan, of course,
it seemed no human power on earth
could withstand the drive which was
to be made-for had not the calcula.
tions been made.
The Germans would be in Paris by
April /, according to the calculations,
and at least one prominent general
so stated He stated it as firmly as a
man six feet tall would be certain of
wading three-foot stream-for there
we're the measurements before his
eyes, on paper.
When the day came for the drive
SO certain was the emperor of succeed
ing, he invited neutral correspondents
out to see the thing begin. 1t was all
arranged just as circus parade
might be arranged and there was no
more doubt in the minds of the Ger
mans as to its ultimate success than
there would be in the superintendent
|of a circus parade that the thing would
be pulled off as advertised
When the first gun was fired, it
was announced to the world that the
first step to peace was at hand. Be-
fore nightfall dispatches were hurried
back to the German people that the
battle had been won-as if it were all
over. Never have mortal men been
more certain of success-and for a
time it did look as though they would
succeed. On and on went the ponder
GUS machine, as calculated in advance
it would go. Celebrations we're held,
streets were decorated, bells were
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19
CAPTAIN HoBsoN WILL
BE IN BISMARCK

Bismarck and vicinity is to have a
great treat in the coming Of Captain
Richard Pearson Hobson. He will
lecture May 27, at p. NJ, in the
Methodist church.
Captain Hobson is the Hero of the
>Merrimac, Alabama congressman,
scientist, reformer, orator. He comes
to North Dakota one date only at the
capital city and comes under the aus
pices of the North Dakota Enforce
ment League. Admission will be free
and the public is cordially invited to
hear this distinguished orator.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19

not able to buy put their names in as
willing to make the sacrifice.
The opening day was disagreeable
for those who made the country drive
but. they were greeted at each. house
with such cordiality that all physical
discomforts were forgotten.
More people understand the mean
ing of buying bonds than they did
when the first and second we're is
sued, and more people own them. 1t
shows that the American people are
back of the administration with their
money and realize it is all they can do
to make this world safe for demo-
cracy.
The towns winning bond flags will
be published, and later the list of
bond holders in the county will be
published.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19

One hundred and thirty-one state
officers and employees at Bismarck
have pledged to save 1920 per month
for the balance of the year by in
vesting that amount in war savings
and thrift stamps. .,'
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19
Mclean Go. Goes Over
Top i'm Liberty Bonds

EACH TOWN COUNTY EARNED A LIBERTY FLAG AND
STAR IN II WHICH MEANS ONE HUNDRED
PER CENT IN EXCESS ALLoTMENT-ALL REPORTS HAVE
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19
WaShburn Schools
Help Win the War
HAVE BOUGHT BONDS, WAR saw
INGS AND THRIFT STAMPS
AND EAGER FOR MORE
TAKE DEEP INTEREST IN
GETTING THE KAISER
S2,063.75 HAS BEEN COLLECTED
TOWARD WAR FUND IN WASH
BURN SCHOOL ALONE

Every child in the WashbNrn school
has cause to be proud OF the record
being made in the school by the pur-
chasing of bonds, War Saving Stamps
and Thrift Stamps. There are very
few children whose names do not ap-
pear in the list below as holding one
or more OF the above Investments.
The government now has the use of
$2063. IS that the children have saved
by putting their pennies into some
thing more substantial than candy.
In some instances the parents have
bought bonds. but in others the chill
dren have put their savings accounts
into bonds.
The children are very enthusiastic
over the showing made and will work
harder than ever to raise this amount
to larger figures.
It is unfortunate that a few of the
children have not been allowed to buy
thrift stamps. Some of the teachers
have offered to get the card and
start them but they have been dis
eouraged at home.
:. A record is kept at school of all
the purchases made by the pupils in
each grade, and those who are not saw
ing are being given their first lessons
in this art, which they will appreciate
in years to come.
Former Student Writes
The following article published in
the school paper at Hot Springs. Ark I,
was written By Miss Louise Johnson
who is attending school at that place.
She has contributed several articles
to this little magazine, and the one
this month is very appropriate at this
time. It is headed "The War Savings
Stamps and the Responsibility of the
School Children" The article follows:
RI r "School children of Hot Springs, do
you fully, realize that you are the very
individuals who are to be affected by
this war? If the Hun is victorious the
civilized world will be thrust back to
a. place in history hundreds of years
removed. No longer will the people
be the supreme people. Instead We
shall be ruled by an all-powerful
being. To bring the situation nearer
to our daily life; the pictures of
washington and Lincoln in the cor
ridors of our public schools will be
replaced by those of Bismarck and
Wilhelm-II. We shall be forced to
acknowledge \tl1e Watch on the
Rhine" instead Of the "Star Spangled
Banner, as our national anthem. No
longer will our hearts swell with pride
as our flag is unfurled on the breeze,
but q feeling Of shame, resentment
and rebellion at the sight of the black
eagle These conditions only indicate
inevitable fcalamities which will be-
fall us should such a thing as failure
on our part be possible ,.. ':.S.#
But if we are triumphant, liberty
and democracy will be extended over
the world As well as perpetuated on
sthis continent. This wond derful victory
can, only be brought about by the
Sacrifices of everyone of the seventeen
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19
THE ALLOTMENT FLAG
Francis: q. Gregory !
~~>~~~~

+ Francis q: Gregory
>>~-.>r~~:: /
+ banner The Government Offers
+ AS symbol of duty we'll DONE
+ If Washburn buys IT'S allotment
+ or bonds in The Liberty Loan.
+ Civic pride should inspire us o it.
: Earnest effort capture the prize;
+ there's achieving such
Than you may first realize
+ Every soder-boy dreams Of sure Victory
grant that his dream
+ God, mercy, protects him,
+ expected Of You.
+ Therefore. dig way down deep for your dollars!
+ top" with your gold
+ Shell your shekes your
+ On purse strings your
+ Sam guarantees every penny
+ Aid, protect boy there!
! loyalty strive!
= Be the Drive!
Toward The Liberty Loan Share!
~ ~ ~ H. **********
!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19
Germany's Miscalcula-
ti0n Causes Big Error

ARRIVAL INTO PARIS ON APRIL FIRST As
YET-o'o NOT FIGURE ON FIGHTING QUALITIES FRENCH
BRITISH BIG GERMAN DRIVE AND
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19

The editor of the Kildeer paper has
sold out and enlisted.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1918-04-19

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j. Devoted to the Best In +
4. terests of the City, Coun- 4
+ ty ana State-Off1cial city +
4. and county paper. =
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Evening star., 1918-08-09
Car Service and Car Fares.

The car-riding public of Washing
ton, which means fully 90 per cent Of
the population, will demand that the
Public Utilities Commission examine
with the greatest care the application
of the Washington Railway and Eiec-
trio Company for an increase Of fare.
1t may be true, as the company de-
clares, that all costs have risen and
that an increased revenue is needed
to cover the expenses Of operation and
administration. But it is also un-
questionably true that during the past
year an enormously increased business
has been done, the rolling stock has
been utilized to a higher point than
ever before and the public has been
given the poorest service in local his
tory. In view Of the manner in which
the cars have been crowded the plea
of poverty wiz impress the people but
slightly.
Exact figures as to the relative cost
Of car operation and exact figures also
as to the revenues are Of necessity re-
quired in any consideration Of this
case. The Public Utilities Commission
must see the matter from the point of
view Of the car-riding public. pri-
inariiy. The company proposes an in
crease of 20 per cent if the ticket rate
IS changed from six for quarter to
five for quarter, and the same if the
fare is advanced to cents straight
with no ticket privilege. If in addi-
tion tho charge Of cent is made for
transfers the cost to car riders will
De still further increased.
In this matter the commission should
not be governed entirely by a certain
percentage Of increased cost of main
tenance ard operation, but should take
into account the volume Of traffic. It
must, of course, also consider the mat
ter of the cost Of increased facilities
already ordered but not yet put in
service.
Public dissatisfaction with car serv-
ice conditions has increased because
the facilities have not been improved
and the service has grown worse with
the swelling Of the population. Vari-
Gus explanations are given Of service
interruptions, notably the failure of
contractors to deliver new power-pro.
ducing machinery. The fact remains
that the people have not been carried
decently, or safely. or promptly, and
that fact necessarily affects their view
Of the proposal to add to the cost to
them Of q totally inadequate street
car service.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
The Missouri Primary.

The returns from the senatorial pri-
mary in Missouri carry encouragement
to men in Office who do their duty.
They show that such service when well
performed, and especially when per-
formed over heavy obstacles, is long
remembered and yields reward.
Some years ago young man hold
ing the Office of district attorney in
st. Louis tackled the task of cleaning
up the town. The need was great. Of
.fenses were notorious. But they. were
well intrenched, and it was plain they
could not be easily uprooted.
Undaunted, however, the young Off
cial put his hand to ths plow, and
never turned back. Against powerful
influences, he drove the offenders out,
aud cleared the way for good local
government.
The achievement attracted wide at
tention, and secured for the author
national notice Of Q most favorable
kind. At homo it made him Q leader |;
and at the first opportunity hs was
elected governor Of the state.
In the higher efiee he acquitted him
self we'll, sad in tims esss to b nsa.
toned in connection with the plesi-
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Gen. Manxin's Speech.

Among the great short speeches Of
history that to the American soldiers
by Gen. Mangin, who was in direct
command Of the allied forces in the
recent drive below Soissons, must be
given high rank. It expresses admira-
ton for the splendid work or our
troops in terms that must thrill every
representative of the United States
asw serving in France and inspire him
to the utmost efforts for the defeat Of
the "barbarian enemy against whom
the children of liberty are fighting"
There is one phrase in Gen. Mangin's
speech which is most keenly appreciat-
ed. He says that the American troops
threw themselves into the counter Of
fensive and "ran to it like going to a
feast" No more vivid description Of
the dash and eagsrness with which our
men entered the fight could have been
phrased.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

didier and south Of Albert indicated
nervousness lest the alies might strike
lin that quarter.
Evidently the German high COM
mard is no longer we'll informed Of
the intentions Of the allies. whether
this is due to lack Of aerial service
Or to general Decentralization is not
determined. The important fact is
that Foch has gained the initiative and
plainly intends to exercise it. The ad-
vantage is a material one. In this
Picardy action it cansed the capture Of
at least $4,000 prisoners and 100 guns
during the first twenty-four hours. A
few more strokes Of this character will
seriously wear down the German man
power and lower the morale Of the
enemy.
Whether this new drive is pressed
much deeper into the German lines or
not, it has already served to relieve the
menace against Amiens and has re-
stored to service an important rail-
road, rendered heretofore useless by
the close approach of the enemy. It
has, however, served another purpose.
It has put Montdidier and Albert into
salients which grow more dangerous
with every mile Of allied advance. A
few more gains will compel the Ger
man high command to consider the
wisdom of general withdrawal along
this part Of the line, yielding back to
.he allies much of the ground taken
in the March offensive.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Weakening German Morale.

OF the utmost significance is the fact
that the British French offensive in
Picardy begun yesterday morning was
attended in the earlier stages with
little or no loss to the allies. One Brit
iah CORPS, it is stated. lost only two
officers and fifteen enlisted men in cas-
ualties during the first two hours Of
fighting. Furthermore, immense num-
bers Of German prisoners were taken,
~ well as guns. In an official British
statement issued today it is announced
that at least 1900 Germans and guns
"too numerous to mention" had been
captured.
In this advance tanks are doing i'm
pertant work, with cavalry also in ac-
tion. The tanks, particularly those of
the lighter and swifter sort, have
played havoc with the German lines,
driving them in, and in one reported
instance pursuing Enlightened Ger
man general up the road" The pic
ture Of q German general fleeing be-
fore British awhippet" tank is highly
cdifying.
All these reports indicate a greatly
lowered German morale. The will to
fight has been weakened. And why
mott There is no prospect of German
success anywhere in the west. The
great "peace offensive" launched with
such magniloquence Ju,x Is, has been
checked and turned ito retreat.
The American forces fre in France
and in action in imm. nse numbers,
with q spirit that has astounded the
Germans. The submarines have, by
confession Of the former German chief
Of naval staff, failed to stop the Amer
lean transports. Everything is going
badly on the western lines. The great
high command has met its master in
the allied commander and his aids, in
tactics and in strategy.
Demoralization closely follows dis
appointment. That the German efforts
since March 81 have been disappoint-
ing to the high command at Berlin
cannot be gainsaid. The successive Of
fensives have cost between 10000 and
100000 men and netted only imma-
terial territorial gains, some Of which
have since been lost. The hard driven
men in the ranks have suffered ter
ribly and can see no victory ahead.
Suddenly the enemy assumes the Of
fensive and drives home thrusts that
take a shocking toll in men and mate
rial and area. It is enough to dis
hearten the stoutest fighting force. No
wonder the Germans fled when the
tanks appeared and chased their gen
erals up the road.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

dency. He took . placs, and hsld It,
among the most prominent democrats
IN the commonwealth.
The higher honors and the latef
achievements, however, did not OBJ
scure the first achievement. The pub
lie still remembered with admiration
"the man who had cleaned up st.
Louis"
1t was this man who on Tuesday re-
ceived the democratic nomination for
senator from Missouri. He had large
" the best Of the poll.
The nomination Is not equivalent to
election. The republicans OF Mis-
souri, are we'll led, and have good
organization. Only q few years ago
they elected their candidate for gov
ernor, and, later, sent one Of their
number to the United States Senate.
They have just made nomination
for the Senate.
Put in the contest for election, for
mer Gov. Folk, and Joseph W. Folk
eomplimented by references to the
presidency, and recently the legal ad-
wiser Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. will figure less than the young
district attorney who @cleaned up St.
Louis" And should he reach the. Sen
ate Mr.. Folk will find that even there
he will be assisted by the reputation
he made as . courageous official in q
small Office at the beginning Of his
career.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Germans Surprised Again.

=
Surprise again figures as factor in
the west front fighting. The combined
British and French attack east of
Amiens was rlainly unexpected by the
Germans. who were so taken unawares
by the onset that they offered but
slight resistance and were captured in
large numbers. Later their defense
was stiffened and the advance was
somewhat checked. but not until the
allies had made deep indsntation in
the line, extending . far as eleven
miles at one point.
Twice now within three weeks the
allied command has surprised the Ger
mans by striking at an unprotected
point. The first eceasien was on the
Soissons- Chateau Thierry line, when
the Germans vsrs caught OF guard
and throxa back in diseSder and thsir
own offensive eastward in Al attempt
10 eneircle Rheims was stemmed. This
seeead dfise j. the more suzpzising in
ths* sessat 6ee1sA witA1fsvsls Of
front line positions north Of MONT
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Japan is alleged to have invented an
artificial coffee. This rumor may have
been put in circulation by some in
sidious propagandist anxious to dis
credit . wonderful people. There is
enough bad coffee in existence to meet
every possible demand for an inferior
article.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

In devising schemes for human re-
lationship with Germany after the war
no plan should be considered which
does not compel the Hohenzoslern fam
ily to work for . living.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Hindenburg's efforts to stage a vic
terry for the benefit of Crown Prince
Willie have proved series Of failures.
In addition to other handicaps Hin
denburg has bad actor for star.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Wheat growers want q limit put on
the price that can be exacted for corn.
Just as the harvester trust dissolves,
the farmer begins to interest himself
in the subject Of artificial restraints on
competition.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
AL EIahorate Experiment.

An Elaborate Experiment.
"What do you understand by Ell
ciencyf"
"Ah." replied Doktor Dumkopf, "it's
a beautiful science. It shows how
lame and sick people may be made to
60 ON working. OF course, to start
with, You must create great number
Of lame and sick.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The fact that taxes are now levied
distinctly for the purpose of protec-
ton does not restore the tariff to its
old eminence as a subject for debate.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The summer season will soon be over
and the constable who has been oblig-
ed to worry about scanty bathing eos
tunes can be returned to some more
essential occupation.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Germany's population economical
through half century for the sake
cf war The allied nations must deny
themselves during q few years for the
sake Ct peace.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Extending the age limitations for
draft may give the man who figured
on retiring from business at forty an
idea Of what to do with his leisure.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The ship production is an evidence
Of this country's habit Of permitting
considerable preliminary discussion,
hut not letting it interfere with the
real work.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Something may yet be done to pre-
vent the I. W. W. from organizing
man power on basis Of utter waste
fulness.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Nothing has heen heard for long
time from the inventor who proposed
to make war 50 terrible that it would
be impossible.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

There were Russian anarchists who
really believed that governmental diff
fculties could be ended by the death
Of poor Nicholas Romanoff.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The coming tax may reveal to a
number Of comfort-loving citizens the
fact that they have been mistaking
various iuxuries for necessities.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Prussian trade diplomacy is already
looking about for some way of dis
posing Of bygones after the war with
out leaving trace.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Thanks to the war garden, another
good old joke has to be taken serious
ly, "You eat what you can and what
you can't you cam"
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Katydid.

Katydid.
Oh, Katydid, you hab a song
OF jest q single line;
But whea dat music comes along
Il sounds uncommon fine.
De lazy twig stirs in de breeze
Dat lightly drifts across
When you starts warblin' dat You sees
A sign Of comm frost.
A-singin' bout de purple gleam
Against do autumn sky,
Yen tells shout yoh summer dream
OF beauty by an by.
II you was singin' jes' fob pay,
I yenldn' esu1t do cost
To hsax yaa tsliin' datea-Say +
About de comm frost.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Hindered PAGES.

Gas fee from the scene Of my mis-
chief and crime
Much faster I'd Co." quoth the Hun,
'1f, instead Of goose.stepping, I'd put
in my time
At learning the best way to rum"
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The G. o. P. has at least demon
strated that there is nothing further to
be feared from a bull moose stampede.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Hans and Fritz are now asking how
U-boats can win the war when so many
Of them are going to the bottom.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
Correcting the Delinquents.

"Three-fnger Sam is always shy in
the pot" complained the dealer.
eyes," replied Broncho Bob. "What
Crimson Gulch needs is one O. these
here ante -loafng laws"
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Gen. Foch is evidently not very
sympathetic student of the strategic
retreat" feature of modern warfare.
Evening star., 1918-08-09

If Hog Island keeps up its excel
lent ship-producing work it will be en-
titled to have its name changed.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
BYie.a.Rrac.

"You used to call that vase a vahse.
Now you call it mug"
'1 don't want to run the risk Of hav-
ing to pay luxury tax on it."
Evening star., 1918-08-09

Lloyd Georges motto is "Hold Fast"
The German army's is Hrun fast"
Evening star., 1918-08-09
SHOOTING STARS.
By pH1LANpER JOHNSON.
Appropriate.

"What did you get out Of your war
gardenp
"A very appropriate crop. Princi-
pally peas as hard as bullets.
Evening star., 1918-08-09
LUMBER'S PART
in MODERN WAR

were made quickly available through the CO.
operation of great and effectively organized
industry.
Because of its availability, adaptability and
dependability, Lumber has had tremendously
important part in the world war
In this connection, it is well worth noting
and remembering by every prospective builder
that the wood most used in war time building is
Evening star., 1918-08-09

TN building army cantonments, naval quar-
tiers, aviation camps, military storehouses,
Asupply bases, barracks, ships, boats, barges,
Uncle Sam has surpassed all precedent in speed
and efficiency.
No other nation on earth could equal this
achievement in the same length of time and it
was possible in this country largely because of
enormous resources in forest products which
Evening star., 1918-08-09

The most amazing feat of
emergency construction the
world ever knew has been
that accomplished by 'our
National Government since
we entered the war.