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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
More Glasses Needed.
Mr.. R. G. Lahman,
Editor and Pnhlishar

MI. Il. u. Lahman,
Editor and Publisher,
Missouri Valley Times,
Missouri Valley, Iowa,
Dear Sir:
Your patriotic assistance in
procuring binoculars. for use in
the Navy, is highly appreciated.
Binoculars of six (6) power and
over, especially those of the pris-
matte power, are till needed.
Telescopes, spy-glasses and opera
glasses, have been received in
sufficient number to meet present
requirements.
The state of Iowa stands 22nd
in the aproximated response OF
states, to the appeal Eyes for the
Navy"
Respectfully,
l.. w. Grant.
BY direction of the Assistant
Secretary of the Navy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
.Lstha ruth Fry

Infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Elvin Fry died at her home in the
Odell's edition after an illness of
41days of bowel trouble. At the
age Of 6 months and one day.
She leaves besides her parents
one brother Robert Fry.
The funeral will be held at the
home on Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Burial will be in Rose Hill.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
The W>ather,

Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday,
May 43, 1913. Forecast for the
period, May 10 to 49,, inclusive
For upper Mississippi and lower.
Missouri Valleys: Fair; nearly
normal temperature after Mon
day.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
Anniversary Party

Sunday was the twenty-second
wedding anniversary OF. Mr.. and.
Mrs. M. E. Kirlin and in honor Of
the occasion thirty-five relatives
srprised them yesterday by arriv-
ing shortly before noon with
large hampers Of wonderful:
things to eat. Needless to say,
the day was joyfully spent in, vis-5
ting and feasting.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16

OA4O0&AAX-
Mrs. Myrtle Hester from Mo-
dale was shopping in the city, to-
day.
Lieutenant Frank Logan from
Glenwood is spending a few days
here with his sister, Mrs. c.. B.
Harker and family. He has just
recently returned from France,
having recently been discharged
from Co. |, 1853 3. S. INF, on ac-
count of over age limit. He re-
ports the Valley boys enjoying
the best of health when he left,
and liking the army life fine.
Roy Mason has purchased the
10. r. Evans garage building now
occupied by the Studcbaker gar
age and service station and will
occupy it himself early in June.
Mrs. Chas. Kennedy and daugh-
ter of Chadron are the guests OF
the Neil Mcleod home for a few
days.
The Footc Garage reports the
following sale of cars: Hi .Sigler,
a Chevrolet and Y. D. Tovey of
Little Sioux, a Chevrolet.
Earl Hardin marketed a fine
herd of sheep yesterday in South
lOmaha.
Mrs. j. A. Madden from Council
Bluffs was a Valley visitor today.
Miss Majorie Mac Kinnon OF
lOmaha is the week end guest of
RELATIVES and friends.
Miss Edna NOrdccn came up to-
day from Omaha, for a week end
Visit with home folks.
Mrs. r.. C. Cassidy from Carroll
arrived this morning to attend
tho funeral of the infant child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Fry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Burgoyne
and son left this afternoon for a
week end visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Schroeder in Eagle Grove.
Carl Nelson has been reported
on the sick list the past two days.
Newton Coleman from Modale,
was in the city this morning call
ing on acquaintances, later going
10 Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ar'l:,,r Mathena,
who were called here to attend
the funeral of the formers father
Howard Mathena, returned to
their home in Sioux City this
morning. Mrs. Fred Beatie will
return to her home in Hartford,
Kansas Monday.
Mrs. George Ebaugh spent the
day i'm Omaha with her husband.
He was reported slightly better
last evening.
Mrs. James Glennie spent the
day in Omaha with friends.
Ed. Carter has been suffering
the past few days with a large
carbuncle on the back of his neck
Dr.. I. G. Willis the Chiroprac-
tor spent the day at her office in
Logan after looking after her pat
tents. Next week she will go to
Mondamin two days a week here
after, Tuesdays and Fridays
AXel Johnson and wife of Will
low Park were visited by the
stork yesterday, receiving a lit
tie daughter, DR.. Gamble attend
ing.
j. r. Mccullough is seriously
i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. George johnson
arrived this afternoon, driving
from Illinois by auto. They will
soon be at home to their many
friends in the Kellogg cottage on
South Eighth street.
Dad" Norton has had a fine
new porch added TO his property
on Ninth ST. Carter did the car
penter work.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
Five o,olook rea.

Miss Pearl Myers who is soon
a bride to be was an honor guest
this afternoon at a five O'Clock
tea given at the home of E. 7.
Giddings by the Misses Lally and
Fry.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
Party.

The members of the Christian
church enjoyed a party last even
ing at the home of Rev. and
Mrs. Edgar Price. Red and black
forming the color scheme de-
corations. A most pleasant even
ing was spent in visiting , games
and music. At 1890 a splendid
repast was served on trays.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-05-16
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors and the
boilermakers for their kindness
shown us during the illness and
death of our beloved baby. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvin Fry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
LISTS MADE OF
 WOMEN WHO WON'T j. AID RED CROSS
Local Organizations May Adopt Sys- tenn In Pine Bluff in Early
 Future.

County councils of defense throut the United States have adopted "a new form of draft in connection with the Red Cross. This system will prob, ably be inaguarted in Pine Bluff and Jefferson county. i
 ResolutioIs may be adopted calling upon every girl and oman from six teen years of age up to fifty years of age, who is physically able to devote certain portions of their time to the work of the Red Cross in some form or other. -.
 This work consisting of about three hours work each week, this is to be the '"'Ttsaaa; The Significant part of the plan is that which requires the [, filing of names of those who do not furnish. re- ports or, who do not perform the re- quired work. i,
 It is directed that all workers be divided into squads headed by captain and each captain is to file statement not later than the 5th of each month with the school district board acting as community Council of Defense, on blanks prepared and supplied by the County Councils.
 These blanks are to be forwarded to the local chairman of the Red Cross, having jurisdiction over their territory, who reports to the County Superintendent, who gives the Coun- ty Council full information as to the activities of the women.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
FRENCH REPORT

Paris, Sept. 2.-French troops are continuing their advance east of Crecy-AuMont and Juvigny and have occupied Neuilly and Terny-S -Sorny, northeast of Soissons, according to the war office announcement tonight
 The text of the statement says:
 During the day our troops who last evening crossed the Canal Du Nord, opposite Nesle, advanced to the east of the canal and have gained a footing on the western slopes of Hill "; we took prisoners.
 "Between the Ailette and the Aisne we continued our progress on the plateau east of Crecy-Au- Mont and Juvigny, despite the enemy's stub born resistance. ,a A
 We occupied Leuilly and Terny- Sorny, and have advanced north of CrOuy."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
This Pretty Girl Tells How She
 Oeties Age by Using Ordinary
 Oatmeal to Beautify Her Conp'su'e

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03

"On both sides of Nesle the French continued to attack. After the strong est drumfire he once more attempt- ed. by means of deeply-echeloned infantry attacks, to break through the canal positions"
 North of the Nesle-Ham railway Line infantry regiments numbe 56 under the leadership of Major Won Loedbek made every enemy assault fail. In renewed attacks during the evening in cooperation with a Hesian company. t drove 1he enemy out of ts lines where he had penetrated them. \ Field artillery which advanced with the first line of infantry to counter attack played an important part in this success.
 South of the Nesle-Ham railway lines, Brandenburgian and Silesian troops completely replsed the enemy before ther lines.
 Ion both sides of Noyon enemy in- fantry after the heavy fighting of Aug. S1, which was productive of heavy losses for them remained in- active. eBtween the Disc and the Aisne, fighting activity was restrct- ed mostly to artillery duels.
 Powerful enemy attacks on Alet.e plain and north of Soissons were re- pulsed" \
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
Congress pl.a.
 Recess for ths : renee Mendin, "Alll

Washington, Sept, 9-n
 recess of the House iron, fnrians :, fa so so ansil ans after the Novembssoo sr[i about g se SO that members of all I1''oer eleeSn,, take take; part in the consrpsp,;attie;s s, parties Ina, leaders. N'''Sldered by h@,. a,.
 To carry out the proo,.
 action act; will be necessarily ryVx'an e, mn 'pssq bill, which is to come nn r,' rs me l1sVen,. water power bill on v1 Wb;st friday, t, vote will be sought wednssaa,Ia wed,1sa final an army appropriation 1hGi11lesday hi1l Sd sai approxlmately S6,oOO,OooII NII ooo Go earg necessary by the exJeNs;o,,v. exJ,vyo,vOV mad. draft ages. N'eiislon of il, Congress already has o,
 for the n, : army for the c,,lrsstp ,r,lprprtpnatsii !, year S17,5Oo, o,OO0,OOO 6f Nulrent u,a!:1 fissl Ooo,ooo,00o was carried d in n41eh tsi sl!, army appropriation, the p'' ',le ss annual sure. 'i ''iieatlon me. The new ary estimates ,,,- and en,ng nposph3y p9sphFsd 1 6y the war deps' sr
 week. ''0'llVed thb
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
OFFICIAL REPORTS FROM VARIOUS
 WAR FRONTS.
BRITISH REPORT.

London, Sept. 2.-The strongly for tified German system of defense wnown as the Wrocourt- Queant line, south of the Scarpe river, was car-- ried on wide front today in an at- tack by the Canadian and English troops. aided by tanks, according to Field Marshal Haig's communication issued this evening.
 The text of the statement reads.
 "This morning Canadians and Eng fish accompanied by tanks, attacked astride the. Arras Cambrai road and carried on a wide front that position of the powerfully organized defensive system known as the Drocourt-Queant line, which lies s<uth of the river Scarpe.
 "The enemy was holding his tren- ches in strength and opposed deter mined resistance to our advance.
 "On the whole front of the assault this resistance was broken with great loss to the enemy.
 "The Canadians have taken Dury, Villers Leg Cagnicourt and Cagni- court and have made progress be- yond these places. '
 "On their left, English battalions fought their way forward throughout the German defenses northeast of Eterpigny.
 "On the right of the attack English and Scottish troops pressed forward beyond Reincourt-Lez Cagnicourt in the direction of Queant and captured many strongly positions, including the village of Noreuil.
 South of this point also our troops made progress and early in the after noon repulsed a heavy counter attack which the enemy launched in great strength east of Vaulx Vracourt.
 "The English reached the outskirts of Beugny and have taken Villers Au Flos.
 There was sharp fighting through out the day about Le Transloy.
 In this locality also heavy counter attacks were repulsed, and the Eng fish captured the village.
 Between Saillisel and Peronne, English and Australian divisions have driven the enemy from St. Pierre Vaast wood, and captured the villages of Allaines and Haut- Ellaines.
 "East of southeast of Peronne re- reated German attacks were beaten off by the Australians with heavy loss to the enemy.
 Several thousand prisoners were captured during the course of the day.
 "Our patrols have made further progress in the western outskirts of Lens. ,s G.t
 s'On the Lys front our troops con- tinue to gain ground and are in close touch with the enemy"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
French are Friendly to
 the Yankees
However, Cost In Prices Is Blamed on Frenck Yak ing Advantage of
 Conditions.

Paris, Aug. s26.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press.)-The atti- tude of the French population toward the Americans today is in the highest degree friendly. There is, however, factor which holds unpleasant possi- bilities and which comes into play in regions occupied by the Americans. That is the belief in the mind of the non-commercial French population that the sharp rise in the cost of liv- ing is chiefly due to the prodigality of the American troops.
 The rise in the cost of living in France has been AS per cent in the zone of the interior and 5 per cent in the zone of the armies, since the beginning of 1917.
 In cantonments where the Ameri- cans; represent only a small propor- tion of the population the increase is sometimes so small as to be barely perceptible. But where Americans are found in great numbers the in- creased prices have reached point which the authorities term as "anguishing" and which provoke among the non-commercial popula- tion sharp discomfort.
 The American Committee on Pulp lie Information, of which James Ker- ney is the Director in France, has made an investigation of the matter and it has made an investigation of the matter and it has come to the conclusion that there are three req sons for the rise in the cost of liv- ing in the regions occupied by Am erican troops. They are:
 The normal interplay of supply and demand; the desire on the part of tradespeople for immoderate gain; the prodigality of Americans. The French authorities are consid- ering vigorous application of the law which provides punishment for un- justifiable extortion.
 The authorities are seriously con- cerned at the possibility that the Am ericans, may carry away from France the idea that the typical Frenchman is a greedy and indifferent "mer- chant"
 On the other hand, the American Committee on Public Information nas suggested to the American authorities that they cooperate with the French in keeping down the cost of living as much as possible.
 1t has been suggested that Ameri- can action might profitably be directed at once to a reduction in the prodi- gality of the troops.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
HAIG'S MEN SMASH LINE
 NEAR ARRAS
Continued from page one.)

Already the roads to Douai, Cam bria and St. Quentin are thoroughly invested by the British and French armies while north of Soissons the French and Americans are in posi- tions of vantoge from which to carry out turning movement which outflank Laon and the Chemin Des Danes and Aisne lines.
 The situation of the enemy, viewed from the war maps, is the most per ilous he has yet been in.
 Added to the troubles of the Ger man high command is the situation fast developing in Flanders, in the region around Ypres, where the Ger mans daily are being forced out of their positions by the British and American troops.
 All over this sector steady progress is being made eastward in the blot ting out of the salient that has long existed there.
 The Americans, who took VOor- Sunday, now are well into the, region east of the town, having overcome the strong resistance of the Germans who endeavored to bar the way.
 A few more strides by Haig's men in this region and Armentiers will be within striking distance.
 After Armentieres it is but a step to Lille.
 Hard fighting has been in progress between the British and Germans around Peronne, where the Austral- ians successfully withstood violent attacks and have taken severl thou sand prisoners.
 Between Peronne ond Bapaume the Germns also have imposed strong op- position to the British but the St. Pierre Vast wood, Le Trnsloy and Allaines and Haut-Allaines all have been successfully carried.
 On the southern end of the front to Soisson the French have made mother important crossing of the Canal Du Nord, this time east of Besle which the last remaining important junction point in the SommeOise sector with lines leading from it to St. Quentin and LeFere.
 ant junction point in the
 North of Soissons equally import ant progress has been made. Here, where the Americans are in line with the French, gains have been made on tn plateau east of Crecy-Au-M Mont and Juvigny and the villages of Leuilly and Terny Corny have been taken, notwithstanding stubborn resistance.
 These gains, if they are continued, seemingly cannot but res%lt in the enemy withdrawing northward from the Vesle river positions he holds and reconstructing his entire front to Rheims.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
Bandits Rob Banks and
 Pay Rolls in Vicinity of Tampico Last Week.
OIL WORKERS WILL
 STRIKE IS BELIEVED
They Demand Protection From Murdering Gangs
 Or Else Won't Work.
By Associated Pressl

Laredo, Tex, Sept 2.-Because five American employees of British and American oli companies in the gulf oil fields of Mexico have been mur- dered within six weeks, while two others have been seriously wounded. the other employees of those companies threaten to strike unless protection is offered them. This information comes from travellers who have just returned here from Tampico.
 After the first four of the murders, the travellers say,. the oil employees held meeting and formulated their demand for protection and threat of going on strike unless it was provided. A representative of the oil interests was sent to Washington but the re- suit of the mission was unknown in Tampico when the travellers left that city. u, u.,,,
 Four of the murders referred to, ac- cOrding to fragmentary' reports that have been published, were committed at the same time, June 30, at La Ca jeta, poinut near Tampico, where is situated a terminal of the Mexican Gulf Oil company. The victims were: L. A. Dunn, Oklahoma City; R. M. Cooper, Portland, Ore.: l.. R. Mil-' lard, Beaumont, Tex: Alfred Esparcia San Francisco, Calf. In addition, a Mexican employe of the company, Ma tiviad Flores, of Tampico, was killed by the same bandits, when they robbed the company's office at La Ca- jeta of 10000 pesos.
 The fifth murder was committed July 31, at Tepetate, south of Tampico. and claimed the lift of A. w. Steven son, cashier of the exas Oil Company. Stevenson was murdered when he re- fused to turn over the company's funds to the bandits.
 Pay Roll Robbery.
 The third pay roll robbery, which resulted in the serious wounding of J. H. Brooks and Charles Horsman. occurred June 2S in the Panuco river region. The two men, field employees of the Aguila Oil Company have just been discharged from the hospital at Tampico. They were shot several times and hacked with hatchets. \ According to the travellers stories, foreigners in the oil region are forced to perform their work in isolated re- gions without protection, not being permitted to carry artas. In many of these outlying districts, they say. there is much anti-American feeling. which is constantly inflamed by Ger man agents.
 Except for one weekly paper in Tampico published in English, there are no broadly publications in the oil regions, the field being monopolized by pro-German sheets. It is extreme ly difficult, according to the travellers to get the real facts of the oil region situation into print.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
CAMP PIKE MEN
 WILL BOYCOTT ALL y. l.. R. BARBER SHOPS

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 2:-In let ter made public today Col. Charles Miller, commander at Camp Pike an- nounced that if Little Rock barber shops put increased prices into effect tomorrow, as they have announced, he will advise all officers and soldiers to boycott the local shops.
 w. H. Brown, secretary of the local barber's union, tonight said that the increased prices of 50 cents for a hair cut and 25 cents for shave will go into effect tomorrow as scheduled.
 Col. Miller's letter said that he would at once take steps to provide adequate barbering facilities within the camp if the new prices are put in force.
 He declared that he considers the new price unreasonable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-03
LIMITED MEN ARE ..'' " DETAILED IN WORK
 OF DRAFT SEPT. 12
11S Arkansas Men to Entrain For Camp Pike September :,
 For This Work.

Washington, Sept. 2.-To provide clerical assistance for local district and medical advisory boards in con- nection with the registration and classifiction of those subject to mil itary service under the new mon- power act. 6.054 registrants qualified for limited military servic only, were today called by Provost Marshal Gen eral Crowder to entrain Sept. z for various military camps frim which they will be assigned to the different draft boards requiring their services.
 It is planned to keep the men in this employment until January when they will be assigned to other duties.
 Some of the state allotments and concentration points follow:
 Louisiana, 89; Camp Beauregard, La.
 /, Arkansas, 11S; Camp Pike, Ark.
 Oklahoma, 131; Fort Sill, Okla.