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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
W.S.S.-
McCRORY HOME GUARDS

Acting on the advice of the
Advisory Board, I call meet
ing Of this Advisory Board for
80, p. M, and mass meet
ing at 2:30, p. m. on Saturday,
Sept. IA, 1918. At this mass
meeting we want every mem
Der present that can possibly
be there, and you who read
this, make it your own person
al business to help get the
word around. My intentions
and plans are to be with you.
G.. B. COOK, Captain.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
w .S.S..

Rev. Jason w. Moore, pas
tor of the Methodist Church at
Hughes, was the guest of many
friends here and at DeView
wednesday and Thursday. Rev.
Moore was a former pastor at
DeView and Howell before be-
ing sent to his presnt charge.
He reports that a new church
is being built at Hughes cost
ing about 100000 and is of
brick veneer.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
METHODIST CHURCH

We have received a commu-
nication from Rev. J. r. Nell
son, who with his good wife,
have been spending their va
cation at Big Sandy, Tenn,
authorizing us to announce
that there will be preaching at
the Methodist Church Sunday.
Everyone cordially invited.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
NEW STORE AT MORTON

Mr.. Al Cain of Morton, was
in McCrory Tuesday and in
formed us that he would soon
open a grocery store in his
home town. He left for Mem
phis where he will make some
purchases for his opening
stock.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
ISIS.

Mr.. w. A. Pittman of Hille-
mann was in McCrory We'd
nesday looking for some stray
stock, a roam mustang mare
and a black horse mule. He
gave us an order for some cir
culars and also an ad in this
weeks Home News and offers
a reward of $1,000.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30

PRIVATE VERLIN PRINCE, McCRORY, ARK.
Another of Woodruff Countys has given his life on
the battle front in France for the of Democracy The
relatives of Private Vern Prn received official telegram
from Washington Tuesday, Aug &C. telling them of the
supreme sacrifice made by the fallen victim of the
The above brave young soldier born Feb 1895 and
% years, five months and of age the
of his death July which from wounds
received in action.
Prince of the volunteer boys who went from
this county with Company az in 1917 He married July
49, 1917 to Miss Ola Stokes of McCrory left with
his company afterwards going Camp Beauregard
from which place he left for France in June 1918 He
carried 100000 government insurance.
He leaves wife of McCrOry a mother Mrs. Brney
Stephens two brothers, Maynard and Otis and sister, Mrs
Harris of Jelks his loss The Home joins
the entire citizenship of Woodruff County extending heart
felt sympathes to the bereaved
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
W.S.S.

Miss Velma Thomas, who
has been visiting friends and
relatives here for the past few
weeks, left Sunday, accompa-
MED by her cousin, Miss
Blanch Lee, for Judsonia and
Little Rock, where they will
visit friends and relatives.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
W.S.S.

The Planters Gin Co. ginned
it's first bale of cotton of this
season Wednesday which was
brought in by Mr.John Barren
tine. He received 81 cents a
pound for same and brought in
another bale yesterday, Thurs
day. The above gin turned out
another bale yesterday for Mr..
D. F. Ivy.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
W.S.S.

Miss Nigil Robb left Satur-
day for Princeton, Indiana, to
be the guest of relatives for a
few months.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
w. SIS.

Everybody is going to attend
the Woodruff County Fair,
which is to be held at McCrory
on October 9, 10 and IL.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30

The McCrory School Board
Thursday elected Prof. C. A.
Sullars of Clarendon, for the
principal of the school for the
coming term. The gentleman
and his family will move here
at an early date. He was very
highly recommended to the
board and the members feel
confident they have secured
the services of an able peda-
gOgue.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
Buy w. SIS.

Mrs. Eta brewery of New
bern, Tenn, is visiting her son,
Mr.. R. A. brewery and wife,
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. B.
Dougherty.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
Buy W.S.S.

Mrs. J. r. Piercey and two
daughters, Misses Mary and
Ruth left yesterday, Thursday
for a visit to her parents at
Prescott.
The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30

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The Home news. (McCrory, Ark.) 1915-1922, 1918-08-30
M. II. S. PRINCIPAL

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w. SIS.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
FOE FACES
MAN LACK
ANDSWEEP
OF ENEMY
Swift Pursuit Threatens.
Loss of Entire Spring
Gains.
BY FIRED FERGUSON.

Omitted Press staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Sept. "a pressing de-
mand for men as well as the allied
threat to flank their Chenin -des-
Danes defense line is facing the Ger
man withdrawal which will Likely
wipe out the last vestige of their
spring gains west of Rheims. The
retreat will probably continue north
Of the Aisne river. The Americans
are maintaining constant contact
with the enemy. Extensive prepara-
tions are being made for withdrawal
Smoke from burning dumps is blot-
ting the sky. AS the Americans add
vanced north of the Vesle they found
all ravines filled with gas In an ef-
fort to slow up the pursuit. The first
crossing Of the Vsle was made over
the trunks of trees and later a foot
bridge was constructed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
FEW L. 5. MERCHNTS
"GOUGIs'' SOLDIERS

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 6.-Mer-
chants throughout the country have
been backing the government patri-
otically in the war. according to in
formation received today at western
army headquarters from Washing
ton.
only in isolated and widely scat
tered cases, affecting the less reput-
able dealers. has there been any at
tempt to charge men in uniforms
more than civilians for merchandise. ,
says the war department statement.
Major Schmidt. assistant adjutant
of the western department. has beei,
instructed To report promptly any
cases of discrimination against sol
diers. and the names of places of
business found guilty Of discrimina-
tion are tn be posted at military
camps and posts, and the Chamber Of
Commerce and the press are to- be no.
titled.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
ARLINGTON PASTOR
CALLED HOME BY
TRAGIC DEATH

Rev. j. L. Williams. pastor of the
NJ. L. church at Arlington. who hes
been attending the conference here
was called home yesterday by the sad
news of the tragic death of his son-in-
law. w. E. Durand. at The Dalles.
W. +. Durand. assistant cashier OF
tine Redmond Bank Of Commerce was
killed when the automobile which he
was driving went off the grade in the
eastern part of The Dalles. No one
witnessed the accident, but 1t is
thought either that his car hit a huge
boulder which had rolled from the
bluff on the road, or that in an effort
to avoid it he had turned ton quickly
The machine turning completely over
righted itself. Mr. Durand was found
lying about five feet from the car
with his skull crushed.
Mr.. Durand was returning home
from Eugene where he had been at
tending the school for officers for
the past month.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
JOHN ID. RYAN NAMED
AERONAUTICS CHIEF

WASHINGTON Sept. 6.-JOhn D..
Ryan has been appointed second as
sistant secretary of war and director
of aeronautics. thus becoming head
of the whole aeronautical section OF
the war department.
Ryan will coordinate the activities
of the bureau of aircraft production
ard the bureau OF military aeronau-
tics. He has been authorized to name
a. new head for the aircraft board
In announcing the appointment to-
day Secrtary Baker said that Edward
Stettinius. who has been second as
sistant secretary of war, win remain
in France as the war departments
special representative and his pres
ent duties will be augmented by fur
ther detailed work.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
BRONCHO BOB HALL "DOES 1T
AGAIN" FOR THE MOVIE MAN

when the finals came. but despite this
handicap succeeded in getting second
place. This year he has his eye on
first place and the championship OF
the world. and saws after the Round
Up Me for tank service for Uncle
sam. | think this would give a fell
low some excitement"
Since last Round-Up Groncho B'.h
has been doing western stunts" in
the movies in California and Arizona.
much of the time working with Doug
las Fairbanks.
Hall Is in Peudleton until after the
RouUd-Gp. speaking uf tho life in
the movies Han SAYS there is plenty
of excitement. Especially is This the
case when an actor through some
accident has fan that nearly kills
him. but makes a thrilling picture and
the managers say. That's good. do
q again"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
PATRIOTIC OVERTURE WILL
OPEN EACH DAYS ROUNDUP

Each days program Of the PEN
dleton Roundup which opens Sep
tember la will open with a patriotic
overture which viii include selections
and parde by the Camp Lewis military
hand. maneuvers 10y the UmatiIla
county guard and short Liberty Loan
addresses from the crows nests by
three speakers sent here by the state
speakers committee.
During the parade of the band and
county guard the flag will 1e raised
to the top of "a high pole which Is
being erected ON the far side Of the
arena. The whole patriotic feature
viii require about s5 minutes and the
Liberty Loan speakers will not have
finished their II thank Nou's- before
the cowboys will be turned .oose on
their range sports
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
CONVERSION OF BONDS
TO HIGHER INTEREST
POSSIBLE At PRESENT
Liberty Loan Subscribers
Offered Az Per Cent.

All holders Of First and Second
Liberty Loan bonds who wish to
have them converted into bonds bear
ing 2 per cent interest should pre-
sent them at their bank at once as it
the way before the next liberty loan
subscriptions begin coming in.
All per cent bonds must be con-
verted during the present period or
the privilege of conversion will be
forever lost. The 1-2 per cent
bonds may be converted now if de-
sired, or they may be held and later
converted into bonds bearing a still
higher rate than IA per cent pro-
vided a future loan should be fIoated
at a higher rate.
1t is thought likely that some own
ers of the I-2 per cent bonds will
prefer to keep them because of the
higher market price at which they
are selling. due to the fact that they
are entirely exempt from al taxes.
including Income and excess profits
taxes. while the AS and the converted
4 Las are exempt. only in amounts OF
$4,000 or under owned by the tax
payer
Conversion of the bonds is entire
~ optional with the owner, and it |
will be necessary for the owner to /
make application to the bank in every |
Ease regardless of whether or not |
he bonds may be in possession of 1
he bank. and TO pay the costs of con. /
fersion before the bonds will be sent |
L by the bank for conversion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
JAPAN TO ENLARGE
HER ARMY AND NAVY

TOXIC, Sept. 6.-Japan has made
preliminary plans to increase her ar
my by so per cent, and to build three
times the number of dreadnaughts
and battle cruisers previously plan.
ned.
twenty-one corps. or twelve divisions
and a navy of three main fleets, each
to consist Of eight dreadnaughts and
eight battle cruisers. Each of the
new army divisions win be composed
of three regiments, instead of four,
as at present.
A beginning will be made as soon
as conditions permit. but the plan
will take years.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
KAISER'S THREE
GREAT GROUPS
IN CONFUSION
Withdrawal After With
drawaI Leaves All Ger
many in Daze as New
Blows Fall.
OWN DESTRUCTION
BRINGS FOOD LACK
Great Materials Abandon
ed; Early Stand Must
Avert Panic.

u WILLIAM tt1lILlP 81 M Ms
Omitted Press staff Correspondent
PARIS, Sept 6.-From the Belgi-
an border to Rheims. the three 9rir-
cipal groups of German armies -
Crown Prince Rupprecht's, Von
Boehm's and Prince Wilhelm 's-tOday
have continued their retreat whils II
Germany at the ebb tide of depression
is wondering when and whre it VIII
stop. Almost daily the great drama
offers a fresh sensation. General
Foch's lightning-like blows are fore
ing withdrawal after withdrawal now
in Artois, Champagne. now in Flan-
dcrs then in Artois and Champagne
again, and Some times in all districts
together. General Mangin's pressure
northward of Scissors sent the crown
prince scurryirfg back across the Aisne
leaving prisoners, guns and materials
part American and part
French, galloped into the rear guards
cutting up struggling contingcn-s.
Food is lacking along almost the en-
tire enemy line, due to the Germans
own destruction. Humbert is push
ing toward La Fere, and ST. Quentin,
and the British are improving their
positions before Douai and Cambria.
British ON Edge of Armcntiers.
The Armentiers salient in Flanders
mas been practically wiped out and the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
HUN WHO SANK THE
LUSITANIA SAID CAPTURED

PARIS, sept. 6.-Lieutenent Sch
weiger, who sank the Lusitania, has
been captured by French patrol boat
in the Mediterranean, according to
La Journal A large submarine, of
which he was second In command.
had just torpedoed a British steamer
between Malta and Sicily. The Ger
man was waiting to see the vessel
sink, when two French patrol boats
emerged from the fog and sank the
U-boat. OF the crew of seventy-flVe,
only one officer and four men were
rescued by the patrol boat.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

OF more than usual local interest
to Pendleton people will he the
western drama. "Unclalmed Goods, 4"
on the screen at the Alta theater this
evening. owing to the fact Broncho
Bob Hail. the well-known Round-Up
rider. is one Of the characters pic
tured in the play. In the play. which
Is a western drama. Broncho BON APP
pears as one Of the outlaws beins
one OF the bandits who disarm the
the citizens and the man who carries
the guns out OF the dance hall.
Broncho Bob Hall k well known
In Pendleton. having been a rider at
the Round-Up for the last three
years. Two years ago he was winner
uf third prize In the huckking con-
test. and last wear winner OF second
prize. He was injured in the tryouts
last year aud was using crutchcs
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
ALLIES WILL KEEP UP
DRIVE UNTIL GERMAN
BRUTES ARE EXHAUSTED

PARIS. Sept. s.-COntinuous prees-
sure by the allied armies uutil the
German brutes are completely eN-
hausted" is predicted by Henry BIZ
dou. the French military authority. as
a result of the steady influx Of Ameri-
can troops
The American army" says Bidou,
''as well as our reserves are now ready
for action and in a position to keep
continuous pressure everywhere until
the German brutes are completely ex-
hausted.'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

It has not yet been definitely de-
cided just who will do the speaking
FOR the Liberty Loan at the Round
Up. Milton 4. Klepper. state speak
ers' chairman. has submitted a lirt
@ fnames from which Pendleton l. In
Nited to pick. Among them ar-
Mayor George Baker OF Portland
William Farnum. the movie actor.
and captain r. p. Y. Seddo1 0f the
New Zealand army. who Is fresh from
the fighting in France and these
three VIII probably be the ones se-
lected for the Eound-tp speaking.
They viii speak simultaneously
from the three crowsnests On the
arena and will be allotted zen min
utes each day Co put over the mea-
sage - the Fourth Liberty Lean. All
three are said to b. sacspflunafiF
qualified Tor outdoor speakins.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
RETREAT BEGINS AGAIN
BY Lowell NlelIett

Omitted Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES IN
FRANCE, Sept. 6.--CIouds Of smoke
and naring fires from burning villages
caused by exploding ammunition
dumps all through Pfcardy befween
Canal Du NOrd and the HindenbsaFg
line indicated today that the Gcrmans
are again moving backward. \ mark
ed decrease in enemy Smelling Is max
ing it apparent that the Germans re-
alize that it Is necessary to retFSsat.
Yesterday the British attacked Nurfu
and cleaned up NeuviIIe BourjOnvnl.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
ROOSEVELT WOULD NOT IN
CLUDE HUNS.

NEW YORK. Sept. .6.-ROosevelt,
the principal speaker at Ia Fayette
exercises her today, vigorously de-
nOunced any idea OF a league Of ma
tions that includes Germany. Austria-
Hungary and Turkey in its member
ship after the war. He branded as
silly any idea OF a league to guarantee
peace to those not having the will and
power to prepare for their own de-
fenSe-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 6.-Imerican
aid Is a great benefit to the allies, hut
lR not sufficient TO win the war. in
the opinion of LudendOrff. he said in
an interview tciegraphed from Nicm.s
via Berlin today. THE Americans
there are rendering no inconsiIera hIe
assistance i'm both men and material, -
he said.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
FRENCH REACHING ST. GOBAIN
MASS|F, CAAONY;; OURTECOURT
TAKEN; YANKS HOLD VILLAGES
Ham Encircled, Cerlin Woods Being Out
thanked, German Stand on Aisne Now
Doubtful.
RY ERED EERGusoN

(United Press Starr COrfeSpondentD
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Sept. O.-More than half
n dozen villages between the Vesle and
Aisne rivers are now i'm American
hands. The main American line today
is approaching the canal beyond Dhu-
isel, Longueval and ReVillOn and
thence in a nOrtherly direction. Tho
Germans are reported holding pOrti-
ons of the canal In considerable rear
guard strength. Sharp fighting is in
prospect I'm those places. Continued
French progress with the tenth army
and the penetration of Concy Forest by
the polIls may have a market effect
on the German plans TO make a stand
north of the Aisne. The American
right wing which has not reached the
river continues TO meet the opposition
only of machine guns, aside from the
usual shellfirc.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

WASHINGTON Sept 6.-General
Pershiug's report today said: "Our
troops continue to advance coopcra;-
ing with the French. and have crosse l
the plateau north of the. Vesle and
reached the crest slopes leading to she
valley of the Aisne."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
METHODISTS To COMPLETE
NEW HOSPITAL BUILDING
FOR SPOKANE INSTITUTION

BY unanimous vote this morning
the Columbia River Conference OF
the NJ. Il. church authorized the Dea>
coness hospital at Spokane to borrow
the money for completing the new
hospital building there. The hos
pital has a fund of $4,000 for this
purpose and when completed the new
building will cost 100000. The
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
RY LoHN DE GANDT.

(United Press Staff Correspondent.)
PARIS, Sept. 6.-IIam Is cncircled
from the southwcstand northwest and
TO the south Kirkally is taken, ac-
cordlng 10 battlefront adyiccs today,
General HumbcFt Is outf1anking Gem
lin woods. From west of Chemin-des>.
Danes and north of the Disc the
French are reported reaching
Chauny. North of SOissOns the allies
arc near Sancy and I4affauN.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
GERMAN CHANCELLOR
REPORTED RESIGNED

GENEVA, Sept. 6.-Chancel- :
; lor George Won Hertling of the 4
German empire. lis reported to =
have handed i'm his resignation, 1
giving i'll health as his reason, 4
according TO Munich reports. 4
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
CHICAGO BOMBER
TAKEN 20 MINUTES
after EXPLOSION

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-FederaI offici-
ais said today they have in custody
the man responsible for bombing the
federal building. He was arrested 20
minutes after the explosion, they said.
The Industrial Workers rounded up
are still being held. among them HaN =
woods former secretary. Thomas w
Wilson.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
U. S. STEAMER SUNK
BY SUB FIRE, S DIE

WASHINGTON, Sept. G.-The AM
erican steamer Lake owens with loss
of five of its civilian crew. was sunk
by submarine shellfire Sept. 3. One
member of the armed naval guard is
reported in the hospital unconscious
from injuries. The remainder of tie
complement landed. The Lawe Owens
carried an army cargo, and was a ship
of 2,308 tons.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
AMERICA MEETS DEMANDS.

WASHINGTON, sept. G.--DCmands
of the American army I'm France for
gas and gas shells and masks are be-
ing mot BY our own efforts. Major
General Sibcrt announced today de-
spite tue complete lack OF facilities
at the beginning of the war.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
MRS. GEO. MEEKER
SLIPS AND FALLS
BREAKING ANKLE

Mrs. George Meeker. at her home
at GIG jackson street, last evening
while in the yard stepping backward
slipped and fell, twisting her ankle
and breaking the bone just above the
joint.
Mrs, Meeker who is 81 years OF
age, at last accounts was resting well
and speedy recovery is looked for.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
JOINT ENEMY. RESISTANCE DIS
CUSSED

WASHINGTON, Sept. Gear Fer
Clinand of Bulgaria Is at Vienna for 4
conference with Emperor Karl, Borne
dispatches say. The question of IUint
AustrO- Bulgarian fronts against the
entente influence in Russia is reported
the subject OF discussion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
HUNS o5E
100000
TROOPSON
WEST LINE
Employ 103 Divisions Plus
Austrians in North.

LONDON, Sept. 6.-since August 8
the Germans have employed in west
ern front fighting 1913 divisions a.
$4,000 mem it is estimated today
OF these 20 have been placed in the
battle line. Withdrawn, and then sent
into action again. In addition five
Austrian divisions have been used and
one of them broken up.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

Shang relieved Agncw in the
eighth. Dubuc battcd for Thomas
i'm the ninth, after Strunk tripled
triple. Score, Boston one run.
six hits, one error; Chicago, ,
runs, seven hits and one error.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
CHICAGO WINS SECOND
GAME BY TWO RUNS
BOSTON OOOOOOOIO 0.
CHICAGO OS 0 0 0 0 0 0.

CHICAGO, sept. 6.-IIattcry
T',r Boston Bush and Agucw,
\ bIle Tyler is in tn" 3nX fer Chi
oago. and l[oIlifcr doing ihc re-
cciNing. Chicago nut over tlrcc
runs in the second inning. At
tho end of the seventh the score
stood To with the Cubs lead
ing.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
400 ILL, WOUNDED
YANKEES ARE HOME

ATLANTIC PORT, Sept. s,-A
transport bringing 400 sick and wound
ed soldiers arrived today from
France.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06

growth of this institution has been
very rapid and it is necessary to rush
the new building to take care of the
many patients that are being turned
away because OF lack of room for
their care.
The morning session of the confer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
BRITISH STRIKE STRAIGHT FOR
ST. QUENTIN; FORCE SOMN|E
CROSSING, ADVANCE 4 MILES
Haig Reports Reaching Mons-en-C ChauSee
and Athies on Athies-St Quentin
Road.

LONDON. Sept. s.-striking
straight for st. Quentin the British
have forced crossings OF the Somme
south of Peronne. advancing nearly
four miles in some places. Field
Marshal Haig reports today. Mons-
n-Chausee nd Athies on the Athies-
st. Quentin road hav been reached.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-09-06
sT. COBAIN MAssIr NEAEED.

LONDON, Sept. O.-Bctwecn the
Oise and Ailettc the French are ap-
preaching the st. Gobain massif II is
learned this afternoon. This is where
the first German long range gun was
located. The French have captured
tho Ourtccourt massif between the
Sonme and Disc.