davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

quarters strangely neglected 10 trans
NIT Its expectation TO the commanders
on the German right flank. They knew
nothing about IL until after 1t was in
full swing.
by the afternoon of the 10th we
were masters OF the situation" BY the
afternoon OF the 18th Ludendorff had
secured his left flank below scissors
and had escaped development. But a
retreat TO the Alsne was inevitable. So
"it was conducted according TO our
regular plan"
1t seems, on the whole, that the NTH
offensive was arranged for the specific
purpose OF giving Foch a chance to
crush the German right flank and COM
pei retirement from a salient which
Luedndorff was tired Of holding. In that
case the world will agree with the chief
quartermaster general Of thel German
armies that you can never catch him
mapping. Everything he does is In ac-
cordance with prearranged plans.
Ludendorff sat back, smiled inscruk-
ably and agreed that the whole opera
tion was managed with wonderful
economy" The troops are nearer their
supplies-and nearer home. Everything
was 'planmasig unfailing Ger
man alibi.
But what was the German stage war
god really thinking? Probably that Lu-
dendorff, in giving Foch a chance, had
also meant 10 give him chance. Next
time if there is any alibi TO be manu-
factured he will manufacture 1t him
self
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
MAKING WORLD HISTORY.

A DvCEs from Europe to the effect that the Ger
preparing for another widespread retreat
and that they may not attempt to hold their new
line the Aisne river except by rear-guard actions to
enable the main army to get away with much of its
equipment possible.
The Mane salient driven into the Allied line by the
Huns has been wiped out despite their desperate efforts
10 hold IT, and the Vesle river line established by the
Huns has been penetrated in many places and held
seemingly, only by rearguard forces In fact there
military experts who think that the Huns will not
tempt to make definite and determined stand until they
reach the Chemln des Danes ridge north Of the Alsne
And 1t is delightful TO Americans to know that IN all
this work Of driving back the hldeous Hun hordes the
American troops covering themselves with glory and
making world history with every foot they advance
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
Diplomatic DiSunify
tFrom the New York Tribune.)

have advised the Department Of State
that they assent to them in principle" "
The qualification in principle is made
more significant by the next sentence,
which is: mo conclusion that the gov
ernment Of the United States has ar
rived at In this important matter is in
tended, however, as an effort to restrict
the actions or interfere with the indie
pendent judgment Of the governments
with which we are now associated in
the war"
So, at last we have decided to act in
Russia in our own characteristic way,
cooperating with Japan on one hand
and with France and England on the
other hand, to a limited extent in both
cases; and we have left every other
government free to act In any other or
further way it likes.
It is to be feared that this announce
ment will produce an unfortunate i'm
preston In Russia, in Germany and
among our allies. Diplomatic disunlty
Is unnecessarily advertised. The lack
of an Allied policy in Russia is dis
closed. OF the plan Of action It will be
enough for the present to say that It
invites unexpected consequences. But
at least we have acted. Circumstances
viii be met as they arise.
Meanwhile we trust that the State
Department Will find a more appro-
pirate way of speaking of our allies
| than as "the governments with which
we are now associated in this war;"
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
CHURCHES AND WAN INDUSTRY CONGESTION.

n ECoGNIzING the need for service not only among
IN soldiers and sailors, but also among the great
Industrial populations which are sustaining the nation
through the production Of munitions equipment food
suppes-such populations. for instance, as we have
here in wilmington-the General Wartime Commission
Of the Churches and the Home Missions Council repre-
sentng thirtynye different Home Mission bodies to-
gether with the Council Of Women for Home Missions
have formed Joint committee to be known as the
Joint Committee on War Production Communities
The Committee consists Of seven members from the
Home Missions Council two from the Council OF Women
for Home Missions, and seven from the General War
time Commission. John NJ. Glenn, Of the Russell Sage
Foundation is chairman the Rev. Alfred Williams
Anthony, Of the Home Missions Council, secretary the
Rev. Worth NJ. Tippy, Of the Commission on the Church
Social Service of the Federal Council OF the Churches
Of Christ in America, executive secretary and William
T. Demarest, Of the Reformed Church in America,
treasurer
The program Of the committee Includes ti) the
investigation of conditions through adequate surveys
in the communities affected by the concentration and
speeding Of INDUSTRIES (2) the organization and
Strengthening Of the churches in these communities.
and where necessary the creation of churches for
the religious and social welfare OF the vast population
which is migrating to these centers, and 3) the aoca
ing Of responsibility to the cooperating boards and
churches, TO avoid wasteful competition and dup-
cation.
The committee already has complete surveys. pre-
viously made by the Federal Councils Commission
the Church and Social Service OF hftyone places, in
which form Of helpful agency either local or
tonal has been set at work In forty-seven other
places surveys in progress. while twenty-four
cities listed TO receive attention in the immediate
future Besides the large industrial ceners, lumber
camps, mining oenters, oil fields and seamen's
munties included within the Of the committees
work. Working through the rural churches. the COM
mtee aims also TO do all 1t in sustaining the rural
morale.
Ample work for such committees exists in almost
all industrial centers, and Wilmington Is exception
TO the rule.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
The Soldier Boy of Eighteen
LFrom Dc New York sun.

A bill calling to the eolors the 49,
yearold ayallables belonging to the
class OF 1920 passed the French cham
Der Of deputies on Thursday last. On
Friday this measure OF service extern
sion, practically lowering by two years
the regular draft age limit, was ap-
proved by the French Senate without
the formality Of roll call On Satur-
day decree was Issued promulgatlng
the new law.
This is not to be regarded as a meas
ure OF dire emergency, for the rapid
reinforcement Of the Allied armies from
our own side Of the Atlantic Is reliev-
Ing TO a considerable extent the long
and terrible drain Of the last four years
upon the man power Of France. Il is
not, therefore, in desperation that the
patriotism Of the sister republic Is
summOning to the field her sons Of i8
10 Is rather In recognition Of the as
certained fact that some Of the very
best lighting material in every army
comes from the class whose inclusion
In the draft age is proposed In this
country in the bill prepared under Sec
retary Bakers direction and at the in
stance OF the Administration introduced
yesterday in the Senate and the House
by the chairmen Of the two military
committees.
Such opposition as has been mani
Tested theTHM ARR ODW lily 1piDW
Tested heretofore In Congress to low
ering the minimum to IS years has been
based on reasons Of politics or Of SEN
timent. Some legislators have been in
cllned to protest on theoretical grounds
against a measure which would take
away from their districts young men
not yet citizens. But this business Of
making soldiers Of Americans who have
not yet cast their first vote is as old
as the oldest veteran Of the civil war.
Boys fought on the Union side and on
the Confederate, and better fighters The
world never saw. Enllstments from
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

| this class Of youngsters have been well
coined eagerly by the recruiting ofll-
GERS OF our army, with their eyes al
ways wide open for the right stuff for
military material. AS TO the boys
themselves, who doubts Tat the draft
age would be pulled down TO sixteen
or even fifteen II they had the settle
ment Of the question by a referendum
vote?
The spirit the enterprise, the phys
zeal adaptabillty. the over the top quail
ity which Is driving back the German
line and Is going to win the war, are
found in perfection among the Amer
leans Of the class which Secretary
Baker with the approval Of the Pres
ldent and after a prolonged and most
careful consideration OF the subject
In It's every aspect, now proposes TO
invite to the highest duty Of patriotism.
His sensible decision in this respect Is
I'm line with what England and Italy
are learning, with what France Is do
ing. with what America should do In
order to equip Itself with the most ef-
fectlve machinery for bringing about
peace with the least possible sacrifice
OF time and life. In the coming dis
cussion In Congress there should be
no thought OF compromise or change
as TO the lower limit Of the draft age.
Il should remain at IS. This is what
the Sun has believed and maintained
ever since the Question as between p
or 20 or 10 or IS has been under con
slderauon by the executive and legls-
lative departments. And to those who
may hold for one reason or another
that 10 is a more suitable minimum than
Is we would say that rs is not day too
young for the beginning Of military
training, and that drafting at IS prac-
tically means service beginning at 10.
The reasons presented by General
Crowder for pressing this man power
measure to enactment with the least
possible delay are impressive and seem
to us conclusive.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
FATTENING THIN PEOPLE
WITH BITRO=PHOSPHATE
Two Test Cases Show Gains of 23 and u Lbs,
Respectively

claim they have not felt as strong ana
well for the past twelve years.
This increase in weight also carries
with IL general improvement in the
health. Nervousness, sleeplessness and
lack Of energy, which nearly always ac-
company excessive thiness, soon disap-
pear, dull eyes become bright, and pale
cheeks glow with the bloom Of perfect
health.
Physicians and hospitals everywhere are
now recognizing its merits by its use in
ever increasing quantities. Frederick HOLE,
NJ. D., editor Of New York Physicians
who's Who" says: "BitrO- Phosphate
should be prescribed by every doctor and
use in every hospital 10 increase strength
and nerve force and to enrich the blood"
Jos. u. Harrigan, Former Visiting Spe-
cialist to North Eastern Dispensatcry.
says: LET those who are weak, thin.
nervous anaemic or run down, take natu-
raj unadulterated strength and tissue
building substance such as bitrO- phosphate
and you will soon see some astonishing
results in the increase Of nerve energy,
strength OF body and mind and power OF
endurance"
CAUTION Although BitrO- Phosphate
Is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness.
sleeplessness and general weakness. owing
TO its remarkable fesh growing properties
Il should not be used by anyone who does
not desire TO put on flesh.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Apparently diplomatic unity, like the
single military command, will have to
be bought by clear experience. That is
what one reads between the lines In the
State Departments announcement con-
cerning the Russian situation. Half a
year has been consumed in misgiyings,
hestatiOns. the framing Of tentative
proposals and the interchange Of views.
The result Is a limited plan of action
in husband stlll no policy.
Let us take first the plan. It Is in
two parts. To guard military stores
which may be subsequently needed by
Russian forces and TO render such aid
as may be acceptable 10 the Russians
in the organization OF their own self
Defense" and for no other present Oh
iect," the United States will cooperate
with French and British forces "in the
nelghbOrhoOd Of Murmansk and Arch
angel" Then, on the Pacific side, the
United States and Japan will each "send
a force Of a few thousand men to Vlad-
ivostOk, with the purpose of cooper
atlng as a single force In the occupation
Of Nladivostak and in safeguarding, so
far as It may, the country TO the rear
Of the westward-mOying CzechO-Sla-
vaks."
The plan Is vague in both of It's
parts. Thus, lin the neighborhOOd OF
Murmansk and Archanger" the object
for which American troops will be EN-
plOyed Is declared to be "the only pres
ent object That may open the sus-
picious Russian mind to speculation as
TO the possibility Of future objects In
the case OF the Siberian enterprise It
is definitely said that the only military
action now admissible Is "to render
such projection and help as is possible
10 the Czecho-Slovaks against the
armed Austrian and German prisoners
who are attacking them, and TO steady
efforts at self-gOvernment or self-de-
fense In which the Russians themselves
will be willing to accept assistance"
Suppose the CzechO-SlOvaks were at
tackled by the BOlshevlst forces. who are
neither Austrian nor German TrisOne1
armed but Russians What could the
American-Japanese forces do? or sup
pose that "in the neighborhOod Of Muir
mansk and Archangel" the Franco Brit
ish forces felt Obliged TO pursue objects
other than those 10 which the American
troops are limited. What would hap
pen >then? Could the American forces
be withdrawn without creating a situa-
tlon in which the objects Of two Allies
would be publicly discredited and dis
owned by a third?
These questions, arising from a con-
Of the plan, disclose the vital
namely, the lack Of an Al
lied policy In Russia. The State De
partment announces that the purposes
Of the American government have been
communicated to Great Britain, France
and Italy, and that those governments
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
MORE DIRTY work BY THE BEAST OF BERLIN

IN direct indirect order Of the Beast OF Berlin the
ID British hospital ship warilda has been torpedoed
and sunk by German submarine 1923 OF the persons
who were board are missing
And yet this crowned and enhroned brute Is pro-
claiming loudly TO the German people that God with
him and also seeking from the Allies peace which
would leave him and his feow-brutes TO be the masters
OF Europe.
On the German side hdeous act has succeeded hdeous
act until today Germany is held In adherence by the
civilized world
Before the ends, the warllda victims should be
richly avenged.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1918.
1rcosafERCIALIzED AND PATRIOTIC SUNDAY
SUNDAY
BASEBALL.

VIZ have in and near our city many Sunday diver
w sons which infinitely worse than is Sunday
baseball held to give recreation TO shpbuders and other
war workers and their relatives and friends
And yet those other diversions resorted to un-
checked, while repressiye measures applied TO
harmless pastlme that is ndulged In not from a
mercIal spirit but from patriotic spirit that Is as
lofty II Is oommendRble.
These times which call for lberality Of thought
and action especially in the matter Of making life better
and more bearsbe to and boys who responding
noby to the nations call for ships and yet more
ships.
AS baseball is played the Harlan field IL is or
derly and a scientific thing, in the watching of which
thousands Of men, and children find healthful
enjoyment. II anyone has been injured by in mind
body spirit II is not matter Of record. It is knowl-
edge OF those facts which many persons 20
resent the police policy toward 10 and TO hope that Judge
Churchman will his way clear 10 make it possible
for continuance OF such games.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
Editor Of "Physician's who's who" Makes
Important Statement.

Judging from the countless prepara-
tiOns and treatments which are continually
being advertised for the purpose of max
ing thin people heshy, developing arms,
neck and bust, and replacing ugly hOl-
lows and angles by the soft curved lines
Of health and beauty. there are evidently
thousands OF men and women who keenly
feel their excessive thinness.
Thinness and weakness are usually
due to starved nerves. Our bodies need
more phosphate than is contained in
modern foods. Physicians claim there
is nothing that will supply this defCsncy
SO well as the organic phosphate known
among druggists as bitro- phosphate, which
is inexpensive and is sold by y. B. Dan
forth and most all druggists under
guarantee Of satisfaction or money back
BY feeding the nerves directly and by sup
plying the body cells with the necessary
phOsphoric food elements, bitro- phosphate
quickly produces welcome transfOrma-
tiOn In the appearance; the increase In
weight frequently being astonishing
Clinical tests made in St. GATHERINGS
Hospital, n. Y. C., showed that two pa
tients gained In weight % and p pounds,
respectively through the administration
Of this organic phosphate; both patients
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

my housework. My baby when seven
months old weighed 10 pounds and feel
better than l have for long time. L
never had any medicine do me SO
much good. Mrs. PEARL MoNYHAN,
Mitchell, Ind.
Good health during maternity is
most important factor TO both mother
and child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, telling of
health restored during this trying period
by, the use Of Lydia E. Pinkham' 8 Vege-
table Compound.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
AUSTRIA WAKES UP
TO AMERICAN PERIL

By Newspaper Enterprise Association.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. THE Vienna Ar
better Zetung says: Even though Hin
denburg conquers all Of France, even If
the war could no longer be conducted
on land. America would still fight at sea
until she obtained a peace that salts
fed her pride. This is why we ought
to come TO an understanding with VIII
son, and this we cannot do unless we
attach ourselves to the League Of Ma
tlons."
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Once more the Huns have put Paris under long-range
gunfre and several nOn-combdant men, women and
children have become It's victims. The oonscionless
killing and naming Of innocent and inoffenslve women
and children seems TO be form Of barbarty in which
the Huns glory regardless Of the fact that It is one Of
many things which have earned for them the deesta-
tlon OF the world.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
AN INSPIRING PUBLICATION.

- HRoUGH the courtesy OF Secretary Of state Everett
c. johnson, who Is director-general Of the State
Council Of Defense have received interesting and
inspiring publication entitled win the War;" published
under the auspices Of the State Council and made pos
sble by the courtesy and practical aid OF a patriotic
citizen whose name Is withheld
In broad sense It is report wherein Is told the
story Of the State War Conference held in Wilmington
July 10, together with glimpse at other activities
On its attractive is the following ringing patriotic
declarations
We are iD the and we out OF IL only
oonquerors conquered, victorious or dshonored
as an independent subject nation. Our lives our
homes, Institutions all that Washington fought for
and Lincoln died for are at stake. Our only way out
now Is to fight It out for the simple Of America
and Americans We must John Hancock said "hang
together or hang separately" The who in public
or private life subordnates this any other con-
sderation, matter what or who fails In the full de-
voted and eflcent performance Of his duty to the ma
ton Is traitor to himself his family the republic and
the right.
From front to back the publication breathes the
spirit Of true Amerioanism and Freedom for All Forever
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

during the time L
was lookingforward
to the coming Of my
little one that / am
recommending It to
other expectant
mothers. Be fore
taking it, somed days
l suffered with neu-
ralgia so badly that
/ thought / could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
of Lydia E. Pink
hams V e ge table
Compound / was en-
tirely relieved of
n neuralgia, l had
gained In strength
and was able to go
around and do all
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Germany used matrimonial agencies to get their
women spies in touch with what they wanted II in
formation could be had no other way they married al
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Germany wants to fost Constantine, ex-regent Of
Greece, on Finland a good secondhand monarch. We
fear Constantines "Fnish" VIII be bad Qlke Mirbaohs
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

No one knew how much happiness our young men
put into our lives until they marched away That goes
double with the girls they left behind EN-
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
With e Paragraphers

lady writer says that sleep is conducive TO beauty
Perhaps Is. but there are lot Of homely policemen
Raleigh IN. CO. News and Observer.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Farmers are asked TO increase next years wheat
acreage And have you planned your next years war
garden2
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
sDFNANDS.o

A HUN, president Of the Bremen Cotton Exchange
"A has some demands to make upon the Allies
He demands certain concessions on the after-var
disposition Of raw materials produced by the Allies
He demands restoration Of the tonnage that remains
OF the German shipping seized by the Allies
He makes further demands" And he's doctor"
which would ordinarily indicate a man Of more than
half-baked intelgencel
We are pleased to inform der Herr Doktor that his
bloody nation will again be in a position TO make
demands upon any country or group Of powers
The words demand" and command" are to he
banned In the Teuton tongue
Germany will not dictate in future-shen ask per
mission She'll not set standards and make rules but
VIII observe the one and obey the other.
Her power will exist materially and perceptibly az
the eyebrows q clam
She is truly the outlaw nation but the allied posse
has her headed for the rockpe of reparaon and atone
ment Already the handouts Of Right are on her sorv
wrists but the ball and chain Of Might must be added
to completely cove herand that is now being attached
So let the Her Dokor take himself to the madhouse
where his ridiculous demands" will be in keeping with
the temperature Of his environment
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

OF the doorwsys Of life and sbided in none
Owen Meredith.
-:
Against everything which initiated with the doc.
Tlhes or ceremonies OF his church .-Whipple
49,.
Multiplicity Of talents has too often initiated against
the due fulnllment Of some special bent--W sharp
49,.
He was compelled to measure his genius with that of
the greatest captain Of the age-Prescott
-:
Measuring greatness by adventtous circumstances OF
greatness.-Goldsmith.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

The Kaiser's half-brother is held in New York
dangerous alien enemy Strange that we've been
long deciding to this bird OF propaganda
plumagel
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
mo THEIRS
TO BE
Should Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

Mitchell, Ind. Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound helpedm so much
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

But then you can't really blame Hindenburg for
feeling bit under the weather Probably Kaiser Bill
isn't feeling very well himself
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

At last Germany admits the Americans are in France
We betray no military secret in announcing that Ger
many is the next station on the American route
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Buck Kiby says martyr is a man who has to listen
70 MS wtes talk about her relatves-Cappers Weekly
Topeka Kan)
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Getting on is. after all. very simple process. 1t Is
merely producing little more than you consume-Rut-
land (Vt) Herald
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Old Ludendorn is having tough time Of II picking
out an allied army the crown prince can lick.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Men and rabbits differ only in the respect that The
rabbit starts quicker and runs faster-Topeka (Kan,
Capital.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07

Toronto baseball player is to be given a decoration
Tor sallantry displayed when throwing bombs into a
German trench. There's doubt that on numerous
occasions he has been called bum thrower by excited
tans.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1918-08-07
GEMS OF THOUGHT

with irresolute finger he knocked at each one
OF the doorwsys Of life. and sbded in none.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-12-11

man and were forced to take 14O in.
his place. Their scores were as fol-
lows: