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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
YANKEES ARE GIVEN
POSITION OF HONOR
STATIONED ON THE LOGICAL
ROAD TO BERLIN
Number Is Unknown; Americans
Taking Places Gradually
In the Great Battle

Washington, Aug. 14-General Per.
shing has formally advised Secretary
of War Baker that the first American
field army has been created, General
Pershing retaining command of the
entire American expeditionary force
for the present.
Mr. Baker said the announcement is
regarded as having deep significance
at the War Department, mainly be-
cause it places the American army in
France on the same footing as the
French or British forces there.
Formation of the army is taken here
to mean that the Americanization Of
a definite portion Of the front has been
completed. Supply lines, railways,
bases, storage facilities, debarkation
ports and the like created and oper-
ated by Americans, stand behind the
First army.
The only statement of the location
of this American front given is that
it is south of the Marine" Presum-
ably this mean part, at least, of the
long line from st. Mihiel to the Swiss
border, where the American troops
have been put in at intervals during
the last few months.
Probably 1,250,ooo Men in Line.
The extent of that front has. not
been disclosed nor has the definite
strength of the army been given. The
advices indicate that it comprises,
however, five full corps, which means
approximately 1,250,00O men.
The effect of the taking over of the
line is to make a definite beginning
at apportioning the long front. The
British hold the left flank, aided by
the Belgians, from the North Sea to
the juncture of the British Fourth
army and the French First army in
Picardy, where an offensive is being
conducted at present.
In that position the-British are not
only holding their share of the line
but also stand between the enemy
and the Channel ports, which can be
his only road to England while the
British fleet exists.
The French armies presumably are
being concentrated wholly between the
Picardy juncture with the British and
the American left beyond Verdun.
They block the roads to Paris.
To the Americans will fall the re-
mainder of the front to the Swiss bor-
der, when the American armies shall
have been formed
This recalls the fact that the Ameri-
can sector includes what always has
been considered the logical road to
Berlin for French advances. 1t was
across lines now held by Americans
that the French struck in 1914 before
the German army through Belgium
localized the war in northern France.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
In the British Sector.

GAssociated Press Dspatch.]
LONDON, Official, August 14.-There
was no infantry fighting last night on
the British sector of the Picardy front
German artillery was active, Tuesday
the British threw back the German
local attacks on the northern side of
the I.ys salient. German artillery was
active there last night. The British
have gained further ground in F7an-
ders. East of the Metren line they
advanced slightly while to the east
of Vieux Berqrin he patrols estab-
lished new line.
Local Fighting Reported.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
london, August 14.-The British
war department announced this
morning that the statement of Gem
eral Haig reported local fighting in
the Picardy sector and sharp fight
ing against German counter blows
last night. The counter attacks
however, were repulsed with loss to
the enemy.
American Casualty List 81
Associated Press Dispatch.1 n
Paris, Official, August 1.-THE
American army casualty is 101. Kill
ed in action. So; died of wounds, 21;
died of disease, 10; died of ac-
cident, 1.
The Germans failed in attempted
raids on Vele. The French took pris-
oners in the Champagne raid.
National Guard In Fight.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1 -
Washington, August 14.-Generaf-
March told the correspondents that
it was the 131st infantry of the thir-
ty-second United States divisioE
which was engaged in the Somme. 1t
includes the Illinois national guard.
1t repulsed the enemy at Chipilly. This
regiment alone took three officers
and $50 men and seven guns. At no
point were the Germans within fifty
miles of Paris. II
Paris, August 1.-THE French are
progressing toward Noyon steadily IN
spite OF the desperate German resist
ance. This resistance on the Chaul-
nes- Roye road caused a delay In
storming Noyon, which now is i'm
pending. IRE
Will Try to Hold chauInes.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
zurich, August 14,AGermany will
try to hold Chaulnes at all costs. re.
ports from the centra, powers indi-
cate. The loss of this point would
mean great general retreat.
Continuous Smashing.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Paris, August 14.-5:1O P. M.-Con-
tinuous smashing pressure by our
lines gives hope to the confident be-
lief that the whole triangle formed in
the lines from Lassigny to Ribecourt
and on to Nonoy will be obliged to
fall back. This will mean a decided
gain for the allies, the French war
office announces.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
ASSOCIATED PRESS SUMMARY

In comparison with the quick adj
vance of the first rohr Gays in Pr
cardy, the situation may now appear
stagnant, but the French have rush,
ed nearer to the Chaulnes Roye-LasI'
signy Noyon line to which the Ger
mans are clinging desperately. 1t took
the allies but fortnight to get from
the Marine to the Vesle. The ground
between the Avre and the Disc is
much more difficult than north of the.
Marine, it being labyrinth Of small
hills easily and strongly defended by
the enemy. Every inch of ground req
quires great determination. TO win.
The Tuesday fighting put the French;
over a mile north of Cambronne, closes
to the Attiche and Carney farms
which are big machine gun nests d
Although the French met stiff resist
ance on the left in advancing on Las,
signy they moved their line eight
hundred yards northeast of Curry.
The enemy still holds the greater part
of ThiescOurt wood and the formula
BILE plateau of Plemont.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
WORKERS ON BRIDGE STRIKE
They Were Not Satisfied With The
Pay on Rainy Days

Workers on bridgegang on the
Great Western road struck yesterday
morning, following a dispute over pay
on the days it rained this week. It
appears the workers wanted full time
Wnlie the weather was stormy while
the foreman agreed to pay them but
nalf time. About a dozen men struck
ana the gang is practically broken up
by their action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
NAvIES TO JOIN ISSUES
The Italian and American BattIeships
Will Co-Operate,

UNITED Press Dispa tch.1
Rome, August 14.-Co- operation of
the American and the Italian navies
will soon be effected, Franklin d.
Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy announced today. The two nav
les will work together to clear the
Mediterranean of submarines so that
American supplies may be larded at
italian ports and then transported to
France. Thus the congestion in
French ports will be eliminated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Freiehter In U-Boat BattIs.

ItTHIttU I'FHSS iIISnA tCh.
An Atlantic Port, August IA
British freighter arriving in port to-
day reported a two hour battle with
German submarine last night. The
U-boat, fired on the fleighter and the
vessel replied until all the ammuni
ton was gone and then ran for shell
ter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
CITY WILL SOON ANSWER
proposes to Fight Suit Brought BY
the WideII Company.

The city OF Mankato will shortly
flle an answer to the suit of the Wi
dell company, which was recently
started against the city for the re-
covery OF an alleged balance due on
the construction of the Main street
bridge. The Widell company is SUI
ing the city for $1,000 additional
money. The city recently paid what
was considered the contract price,
and it is claimed that the Widell
company has received all money due
on the construction of the bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Closed Saloons at Red Lake.

IUmted Press Dispatch.1
st. Paul, August 14.-The Mime
sofa Public Safety commission today
issued an order ordering that the
eleven saloons at Red Lake be closed
Immediately. This makes the entire
northern part of the state dry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
FIRST OPTION VOTES CAST
Soldiers Have Left Their Ballots in
Care of County Auditor

Several votes have already been
cast in the Blue Earth county option
election by soldiers who were home
on furlough or are at camp in this
country. The men request their bal
lot from >the county auditor and after
voting mail it to the judge of their
election precinct. 1t is not known
just how many of the boys in khaki
have voted but most of those who
happen to be home on a furlough
manifest desire to "do their bit''
in the election.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
BRAVERY OF AVIAT0RS
1T Was Demonstrated BY American
Ozone Flyers.
UNITED Press Dispatch
A..

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
With the American Troops In
France, August 14.-As an example of
bravery and self sacrifice American
aviators, when they learned that The
general staff needed pictures of the
back areas of the German lines of
fered to go up and take photographs
of the ground although their planes
were uncuarded. There were no err
incurred planes to offer them assist
ance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
American Casualty List.

Washington. August 14.--The war
department announced a total of 101
casualties today. Among those who
died of disease were: Private C. ].
Larson of Ellsworth, Mimi: and
Private c. E. Peterson of Cambridge,
MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
french ARE NEARER !.
POINTS OF VANTAGE
ARE HEADING FOR CHAULNES
FOE Is DESPERATE
Moving On Toward the MachiR
Gun Nests; Travel the q
lilly Country s
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1 :
London, August 14.-The Pail
Mall Gazette reports the capture of
Lassigny.

French Army in France, August
14.-The Germans are in Plemont,
a mile southeast of Lassigny, where
they retired when the French made
an advance of two miles yesterday
and took st. Claude farm. This
makes the hold Of the French on the
southern part of Thiescourt plateau
secure. II.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
SUFFRAGE IS ENDORSED
Minnesota State Bar Association Has
Taken Action.

Taken Action.
United Press Dispatch.l
Faribault, August 1.-THE Mime
sofa State Bar association in conven-
ton here endorsed woman suffrage
by unanimous vote, Senator Putnam
of Blue Earth having introduced the
resolution. More drastic action against
sedition in the state was strongly rec
commended. A proposal to have
Judges nominated by convention and
not by the primary xote-Was discuss
ed but no action taken. The conven-
tion may act en- the matter of ex-
polling Albert Pfaender and James
Peterson tonight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Long Range Menace over.

IUn1teu Press dispatch.
Paris, August 14.-The American
Red Cross has been given official as
surance that there need no longer be
any fear in Paris of damage from
the long range guns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
UItimatum to Finland.
'nited Press Dispatch. I

washington, August 14.-Germany
has issued a veritable ultimatum to
Finland in which it is demanded that
the FINS fight for the central powers
and advance on the Thurman coast at
once Along this coast large num-
Der OF allied troops, including Amer
leans, English and French are sta
toned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
RESTRICTED COAL SALES
Judge MCGEE Clamps the Lid on An
thracite Business.

st. Paul, August 14.-Judge J. F..
MCGEE, state fuel administrator, has
clamped down the lid on the hard coal
supply in the state by preventing the
sale Of stove and nut coal except for
magazine stoves. Furthermore, deal
ers are prohibited from selling the egg
size to any consumer who can use
luminous coal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
U-BOAT DUCKED QUICKLY
Steamer WaIrus Was About to Ram
the Water Hawk.

IUn1ted PreSs D1spatch.I
An Atlantic Port, August 1.-THE
American steamer Walrus was fired
upon by submarine late yesterday
afternoon, according toAreports of the
crew when the ship returned to port
this morning. The captain OF the
vessel stated that the submarine dis
appeared when he ordered full steam
ahead and tried to ram it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Called From Vatican.

Washington, August 1.-THE Meth
erlands minister at the vatican has
been summarily called home. No rea-
son is given.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Labor Opposes "work or Fight. /"

TESS IISDaICn.I =
washington, August 14.-Organized
labor's emphatic protest to any "work
or tight" provision in the new mans
power bill is expressed by Samuel
Gompers in letter to the senate
military committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
OIL TANKER IS SUNK

Boat Was Torpedoed BY Hun U-Boat
Last Night.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatchl
New York, August IA German
submarine approaching the gates of
New York harbor sank the oil tank
er Frederick R. Kellogg, of Ambrose
channel last night. Seven of the
crew are missing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
Karl At Teut Headquarters.
United Press Dispafol

IDHiteu ITe5S DISpatCn.J
Amsterdam, August 14.-Emperor
Karl of Austria is reported to have
arrived at the German field head
quarters today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
An italian Offensive.

UNITED Press nisnatch.T
Washington August 14.-An Ital-
ian offensive in the Alps is believed
to be imminent,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-16
PIONEERS OF COUNTY
ENJOY THE FESTIV|TY
PICNIC WAS HELD AT SIBLEY
PARK TODAY
Splendid Address Delivered BY
Judge W. L. Comstock; Sing
ing Program
c. A. Chapman, president.
w. H. Pay, vice president.
p. w. Pitcher, secretary and treas

urer.
Thomas Hughes, ]. B. Coy, w. F.
Jewson, and a. C. Barney, executive
committee.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07

Col T. c. Duncan, in this issue, has
announced for the State Senate, and
is the first county candidate to an
nounce. He has for the past four
years represented Union county in
the House of Representatives; he was
mayor Of Union for several terms, and
is strong personality. His entering
the race for the Senate promises a
lively campaign this summer.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07

Senator B. R. Tillman offers him
self candidate for reelection to the
United States Senate. In 1914 SEN
,6teS Tillman announced that he would
I 2again be candidate. His change
or mind is based upon the conditions
now brought about under tho condi-
tions resulting from the war. He
says he can be of more service to the
country by serving in the Senate for
another term.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07

Editor DeCamp of the Gaffne!
Ledger has an editorial pointing ou
that the newspaper graveyard ha.
grown considerably larger during the
past year. The high price of ma.
terial and labor is given as the cause
OF the many newspaper failures
Failure to ask more for the paper is
also given as contributing cause
Whether the cause or causes, it is
true that many weeklies and not a
few dailies went under during the
past year or two. All of them, even
the survivors, had a hard and rugged
path. The way is not yet smooth
Nor does the public feel any obliga-
tion to support the newspaper Many
subscribers and many advertisers
feel that they are contributing to
charity when they pay for subscrip-
tion or advertising space.
Yet the newspaper earns every dol
lar it gets and as many more that it
never gets. 1t does more for the
community than any other single
agency in the matter Of promoting
the general welfare Of the commun-
ity. 1t would be poor situation in
deed, if all the newspapers died.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
THURSDAY. MARCH 7, 1918.

All the Democrats should feel bet
ter over the result of Woman Suf-
frage. The women voted in New
York in the congressional elections
and as a result, four Democratic con-
gressmen are chosen. Who knows
but that the vote of the women turned
the scale in that election. 1t really ap-
pears to be that way.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our deep and
sincere appreciation to our many
friends for their numberless deeds of
kindness redered to our loved one,
Mamie Johnson Coleman in her i'll
ness and death.
Each and every one will long be
held dear to our hearts and we pray
that the ever-present help in time of
trouble may be with each in joy and
sorrow.
The Family.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07

1t now seems that the Bolsheviki
reign in Russia is about to come to it's
end in that unhappy country. The
seat of government is to be set up at
Moscow, the ancient ciptal. 1t would
seem that the non-peace element is
beginning to get the upper hand; but
it will avail nothing. Germany has
trapped them-swallowed them whole.
1t now remains to be seen how Ger
many will digest the heavy meal.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
ALDERMAN FOR WARD 4.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office of
Alderman to represent Ward A, City
Of Union, and pledge myself to abide
the decision of the Democratic pri-
mary election. I appreciate the honor
heretofore conferred upon me, and if
reelected will serve the people to the
best Of my ability.
S. r. LYBRAND.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
ALDERMAN FOR WARD 8

/ hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the office Of
Alderman from Ward 8, City of
Union, and pledge myself to abide the
decision Of the Democratic primary
election. appreciate the support of
the voters in my Ward in the last
election, and if l am chosen to serve
you, will strive to do my full duty.
T. A. MURRAH.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
CANDIDATE CARDS

I hereby announce myself a candl-
date for reelection to the Office of
Mayor Of the City of Union, and
pledge myself to abide the decision
Of the Democratic party. I beg to
express my appreciation for the past
support given me, and will, If re-
elected, strive earnestly to do my full
duty.
''' u. C. WHARTON.
hereby respectfully announce
myself candidate for Mayor Of the
City Of Union, and pledge to Nss
force the ordinances, and conduct
the affairs of the City in an eco
nomical and business-like way, and
will abide the decision Of the Dem, =
cratic primary.
o. E. SMITH.
The friends of Hon. Macbeth Young
hereby respectfully announce him a
candidate for the office of Mayor of
the city of Union and pledge that he
will abide by the decision of the
Democratic primary election.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
Notice.

The City Registration Books are
open at my Office in the store of The
Union Clothing Co. Every one must
register for the City Election. You
must show your County Registration
ticket and last years tax receipts.
d. w. Mullinax,
Supervisor of Registration.
102fu
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
]. WILEY SANDERS.
ALDERMAN FOR WARD 2.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for election as Alderman from
Ward Two, City of Union, and pledge
myself to abide the decision of the
Democratic primary election.
j. w. GILBERT.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
Petrif1ed Body Found.
r. C. DUNCAN.

The petrifed body Of woman
buried seventeen hundred years ago
has been excavated near Dente, Hol.
lAnj.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
FOR STATE SENATE.

| hereby announce myself candi-
date to represent Union county in the
State Senate and shall abide the de-
cision of the Democratic primary elec-
tion.
r. c.. DUNCAN.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1918-03-07
ALDERMAN FOR WARD l.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Alderman in Ward One. Sub
ject to the rules of the Democratic
primary.
J. WILEY SANDERS.
I hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection to the position
of Warden from Ward l., and pledge
myself to abide the decision of the
Democratic primary. If elected,
will strive to do my full duty.
J. Fl. SCHOPPAUL
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-15
TURN DARK HAIR
WITH SAGE TEA
If Mixed With Sulphur 1t
Darkens So Naturally
Nobody Can Tell.

The Dld-time mixture of Sage Tea
and Sulphur for darkening gray,
strcaked and faded hair is grand
mothers recipe, aud folks are again
using t to keep their hair a good,
even color, which Is quite sensible. as
we are living in an age when a
youthful appearance is Of the great
est advantage.
Now tIdvS, though, We don't have
the troublesome task of gathering
the sage and the mussy mixing at
home. All drug stores sell the
rcady-.o-us product. improved by
the addition of ether ingredients,
called "Wyeth's sage and sulphur
Compound" for about so cents bot
tie 1t is very popular because no.
body can diScoveg II has been APP
piled Simply mo!s,en your comb or
a soft brush with IL and draw this
through your hair. taking one small
strand at time, by morning the
gray hd'r disappears, hut what de-
lights the ladies' with Nyeths Sage
and sulphur Compound, is that, be-
sides beautifully darkenng the hair
after Few applications it also pro-
duceS that soft lustre and appear
anCc Of abundance which is so at
tractiva. This ready-to-usc prepa-
ration is A delightful toilet requisite
for those who desire a more youth
ful appearance. /, is not intended
for the cure. mitigation or preNen-
tiOn OF disease.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-10-15
PLANS FOR WELFARE OF
SOLDIERS ARE DISCUSSED

What shall We do to make our
farm lands available for the use of
our fighting men when they return
from war? This is the question
which is to he discussed at the ma
t!ondl drainage congress held at the
city club in Chicago, October 10,
The discussion will be led by George
Parsons. president OF the congress,
who will call upon many prominent
engineers and citizens To study the
question seriously, In taking up the
matter Of the reclamation of farm
lands, tho national drainage congress
is following directly the suggestion
of Secretary Lane, Of the depart
msnt Of the interior The subject
has to do with more than NO.OoO,uOu
acres Of llRd and II involves all sorts
OF scientific and practical difficult
ties.
II involves matters of irrigation
and drainage. the control of water
ways, legislation, popular support
and Increased food production. 1t
involves, also an economic impetus
that will arouse the nation to the
necessity Of using every availahlc
plot OF ground, and every scientific
device and method practicable
There have been many legends about
American extravaganza and foreisn
thrift, The French have been praised
often for utilizing the very taIE"ts
wing about in the forests. The Chi
nose have been commended for cuI-
uvatinE farms no larger than a
pocket handkerchief
Americans. now. must also cNcr-
..,c morr THRIFT in tn" development