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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
ALLIES SMASH
SIX MILES
French and Americans Surprise
Foe in Attack on twenty
Six Mile Front
Capture 20 Villages and Take Thou
sands Of Prisoners, Machine Guns
and cannons.-ouantity Of War Ma
terisI Also Falls Into Hands Of Allies.

Paris.-French and Americans have
captured 20 villages and taken thou
sands of prisoners, the French War
Office announces. The plateau domi.
mating Scissors is in Franco-Ameri.
can hands. The gains were carried
to their greatest depth in the center
Of the twenty-fve-mile line, and on
teau Thierry, where the Americans
are holding forth.
The fighting was particularly vio-
lent throughout the day around Sois-
sons and in the region of Chaudun.
where the Germans sent in large
forces of reserves in an endeavor to
push back the allied troops. Here the
American artillery did notable work.
killing or wounding many of the enc
my, and aiding greatly in staving off
the Germans. The text of the state
ment says:
After having broken the German Of
fensive on the Champagne and Rheims
Mountain fronts on the 18th, 18th and
18th, the French troops, in conjunction
with American forces, attacked the
German positions on the 18th between
the Aisne and the Marine, ON front of
As kilometers approximately 2S
miles,. The front comprises Ambleny.
Longpont, Troesnes and Bouresches
We have made an important advance
into the enemy lines and have reached
the plateau dominating scissors on
the southwest and the region Of Chau-
dun. Between Villers-Helon and
Norey-sur-Ourcq violent engagements
have been in progress. South of the
Ourcq our troops have gone beyond
the general line of Marty. St. Gene
We've. Houtevesnes and Bellau. More
than 20 villages have been retaken by
the admirable dash of the Franco
american troops, as well as several
thousand prisoners and important war
material"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
German Propaganda Must Go.

washington.-Under the auspices OF
the National Committee of Patriotic
Societies, a nationwide movement is
being inaugurated to stamp German
propaganda out Of American schools.
The movement aims to make a nation
wide survey of school textbooks. with
the purpose Of securing the adoption
OF those containing a higher note Of
patriotism. II aims to uncover and
TO eliminate the insidious German pro-
paganda which has so successfully
found its way into the school books
and the schools OF the country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Nav British Alrplane.

London. - The newspapers give
prominence to a report Of a new type
Of British airplane. which. having been
tested at the front with the greatest
success, is about to be employed there
In large numbers. No technical de-
tails are given. but II is said the new
machine has enormous speed and
climbing power. II is capable OF car
rying great weight in bombs. machine
guns and other equipment and Of at
tanning a height Of 10000 feet in an
astonishingly short time. II is said
the machine can cover long distances.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Time to renew. II this corner is
marked by a blue pencil, il means
that the time for your CITIZEN has
about run out.
BY looking at the top of the paper
Just after your name, you will see
the exact date your last paper will
come.
Now THE CITIZEN wants 20 keep
coming We have the same good
things 10 bring you, and a great
many more for the year TO come.
We have something for the chill
dren, for the young folks, for the
mother and father.
But we can't come without an in
yitati0n. and that invitation must
have a money order for a dollar and
half.
IL costs big money TO run a good
newspaper. Since the war began,
a great many newspapers have just
had 10 stop, and THE CITIZEN
would have had 10 stop II IL were
not for the good friends who stand
by il with their subscriptions and
advertisements.
Now you do not wish 10 miss a
single number. Send Us your re-
newal and that money order.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Work or Fight

There are no idle these days Most men are
anxious take hold and do what they The govern
ment law that those who will not work must fight puts
the rest in line
Everybody is better for work. The individual is hap
pier, healthier and more prosperous The community
profits as well Homes put in better shape, good
order prevails and an air of thrift appears.
Work that brings useful results is better than that
which does The government demands that effort be
directed in lines that useful commission of
is giving the attention and will have the power
declare what is useful work and what is not We help
them by making the decision for ourselves and living up
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Anti-Fraud Conference.

washington.-To discuss means Of
restricting the floating of fraudulent
stock, the Capital Issues Committee
has called a conference of Government
agencies and others interested to be
held here. Those invited to partici-
pate include the American Bankers
Association, Associated Advertising
Clubs, American Newspaper Publish
ers' Association, War Industries Board,
Federal Reserve Board, Comptroller of
the Currency Chamber of Commerce Of
the United States, Postoffice Depart
ment, Department of Justice and the
Railroad, Food and Fuel Administers
tons
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Sees Handwriting!

Geneva. Switzerland. - Americans
are mentioned for the first time by
the Arbeiter Zeitung. OF Vienna. The
paper asserts the Americans have
changed the situation for the Entente
nations, not only in the political, but
in the military phases of the conflict.
The paper says: There is no further
doubt that there are a million Ameri'
cans in France. The genius of Amer
lean organization has obtained stupe-
flying results. Germany finds herself
faced by three Powers whose COM
bined population is three times great
er than hers"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Reinforcement at Berea
Raymond Returns to Serve the College

20 review the action of the South
Congregational Church in Brook
Ign, N. Y, in accepting the resigna-
tion Of Rev. C. Rexford Raymond,
DID, as its pastor. 10 take effect
September 4. 1918. approves the ac-
ton Of the Church and Society in
accepting his resignation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Negro Saved From Mob.

st. Louis. Mo.-The East st. Louis
police force. in its full strength. is on
duty and city officials are taking such
steps as they deem necessary to pre-
vent an outbreak of anti-negro rioting
similar to the riots OF last year, in
which many negroes were killed and
hundreds driven away from the city.
They are closely guarding Joe John
son. 26 years old, a negro who was
rescued from a mob OF more than a
hundred people early in the evening by
the prompt and unfearing action OF
Patrolman Perry Frost.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

In the last call for men, the quota
for Kentucky is about 800. These
will have to go the first Of August
10 make up the 5000 for the country
at large. During the month OF
August, more will be called prob
ably TO the amount Of 5000 or 5000
men. 10000 must be sent TO the
camps in the whole country for
the month.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The United States and the Allies
hove agreed upon course Of actioa
in Russia: They will send forces
into those provinces that are show
ing opposition TO the Germans and
Polsheviki, in large enough num-
bers TO act as a police force, at
least, and protect the financial aid
that will be given the people in
restoring order.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Very important is the economic
union which has been effected al
ready among twenty-four Of the ma
tions allied against Germany or
neutral TO the war. The main pur-
pose is defensive and seeks TO Sc
cure 10 those nations the first
right TO the raw products needed in
production, after the war is over.
The union, however, may easily
come 10 mean much more.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Cavalry Thrown into Action.

With the American Army in France.
The American troops had carried all
before them by late in the afternoon
and had proceeded so fast that cav
airy was thrown into the action. All
the American headquarters stats were
well inside the territory which the
Germans held in the morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Several cases have come before the
courts recently, which test the law
passed by the last state legislature.
that intoxicating liquors cannot be
delivered into dry territory for per-
sonal uses. The decisions thus far
uphold the law and il marks a
great advance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Berea ever had, and speaker who
always keeps people awake
Raymond has been moving for
ward not a little since leaving Berea,
as appears from the resolutions Of
the Council dismissing him from his
New York charge.
Resolutions Of Church Council
The Ecclesiastical Council, called
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
CONTENTS

PAGE 4. Editorials: THE Presi-
dent and Secretary of War Say
Something's" Work or Fight;
United States News.-kentucky
News.-World News.
PAGE 2. The War and The South
Conscientious Objectors.-The
Melting Pot and Democracy
Baseball a Non-essential Oc-
cupation.
PAGE 8. Honor Roll, Revised.
PAGE 4. Locals.
PAGE S. News From Washington.
PAGE 6. Mountain Agriculture:
Poultry Clubs.-Wheat Will
Win the War.-Cincinnati Mar
kets.-Kitchen Cabinet.
PAGE n Sunday-schooi LESSON
=. Weekly Sermon. -Handicraft
for Girls.-Short Story.
PAGE 8. Eastern Kentucky News.
Great Meeting in 0wsley County.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Buried With Military Honors.

Amsterdam.-The death OF Quentin
Roosevelt is confirmed by a press
message from the front, according to
a Berlin dispatch received here. The
message adds that young Roosevelt
was buried with military honors by
the Germans.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
KENTUCKY NEWS

The State Council Of Defense is
carrying on an active campaign
throughout the state. A recent re-
port shows the scope Of the work
the Council has covered during the
past year and the valuable service
rendered.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Think as well as you can OF every
one who is trying In these hard times
10 do his duty-to be brave. cheerful
and useful. Let us not DE among
those "whO wet their tongue like a
sword ana bend their bows TO shoot
their arrows. even bitter wor0s."
Kindness helps, where criticism can
nOt.-Exchange.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The attempt TO force Prince Lich-
nowski from his seat in the Prus-
sian upper house has at last been
successful. He was the ambassador
OF Germany to England at the time
Of the outbreak of the war and the
author Of the damaging memoranda
that fixed upon Germany the blame
for starting the war.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

A beautiful ceremony occurred in
France during the week, in the
adoption by the state of the orphans
of parents killed in the war. The
government takes the RESPONSE
bility of caring for these children
and bringing them to manhood and
womanhood.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Kentucky has responded well TO
the call for something 10 read. Over
$1,000 books have been contributed
30 the supply that is TO go TO the
boys in the trenchs and training
camps. The U. 5. believes that
reading and thinking helps in the
makeup Of a soldier.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Governor Of the State has
granted pardon 10 George Y. Jones.
Of Leslie County, who was committed
to prison, recently, for robbery.
The commemorative attorney fa-
vored the pardon on the ground
that later evidence shows that a
plan Of blackmail affected the case.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Council wishes TO record its
high appreciation of the service
which DR.. Raymond has rendered.
not only TO the South Church, but 10
the whole sisterhood Of Congre-
gational churches in New York City
and TO the denomination as a whole
in many and various ways. To the
(continued on Page Four
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The japanese have recently dis
covered a substitute for cotton
which makes an excellent fiber. IL
consists of a mixture of two kinds
of sea weeds, found in abundance
in the Pacific Ocean, boiled in water
with ashes, and again with rice.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

China and japan are to assist the
United States in the building Of
ships and large contracts have al
ready been awarded TO them. Con-
siderable Of the material will have
TO be sent 10 them, but the labor
they have in abundant supply.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
German Retreat
Allies Gain Steadily

The great event of the week is
the counter drive made by the
Americans and French. The Ger
mans have been forced TO draw
back and are still retreating all
along the line-burning villages as
they go. This defeat at the Marine,
bids fair TO be even greater than
the one of 1914.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Rev. C. Rexford Raymond, DID,, OF
Brooklyn, n. v, who is remembered
by very many in Berea and thru
out Eastern Kentucky as former
teacher and extension worker. is
10 return as Dean Of Religious Edu-
cation next year. Brother Raymond
is one Of the most friendly men
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Czecho-Slovak forces in Rus
STA have become a prominent fea-
ture Of the situation there. They
are opposed TO the Germans and the
Bolsheviki as well. They are MEM
bers of the Slavic people who were
forced into the German army and
had been prisoners previous TO the
Russian peace.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
UNITED STATES NEWS

The sinking of the American
cruiser, San Diego, off the coast
of New York. is still a problem.
but opinion seems TO be turned to-
ward the explosion of mine as the
cause, rather than a torpedo from
a submarine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The English forces in Macedonia
have been active during the week
and suggest a possible union with
the Italian and French forces which
may open again an important ag-
gressive movement in the Balkan
states. Bulgaria is showing some
signs of restlessness, especially
since her relations with Turkey
have become somewhat strained.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

A fitting memorial has been erect
ed TO the martyr nurse, Edith Ca
veil, in London. II takes the form
of a house for nurses, and is locat-
ed on the grounds Of the hospital
in that city. In the sitting room Of
the home is fine bust of the dead
nurse.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
The President and the Secretary of
War Say Something

Both President Wilson and Secretary OF War Baker
have said something that everybody ought to take
notice Of
They say that it is urgently important that young
should quit college high school join the army
They actually giving burroughs to some boys so
they can go back and finish their college courses
And whyi
Because the government has not educated men.
Uncle Sam needs chemists for his ammunition works.
mathematicans plan his bridges and navigate his ships
and men for his hospitals And above all he needs ed
ucated men officers OF the armies that being
made up all the time.
If you not a college graduate and can graduate
within the next lew years your country better
by going to school than in any other wav
So says the President and Secretary of War.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

An effort is being made TO in
crease the acreage Of buckwheat in
Kentucky. In several counties, CO.
operative associations are being
formed TO build elevators. Among
the best sections for this crop is
Pulaski County, in the eastern part
Of the state.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Government has settled the
last claim that exists in behalf Of
the American Indian. The first
inhabitant of America is bearing his
part in the war. He is in the Army
on the front and he is backing il
with his money and his work. Even
the Indians on the reservations.
who have but little. are liberal sub
scribers TO War Stamp campaigns
and Red Cross work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Agricultural Department has
found a substitute for sugar. II is
made from corn and is already on the
market. There is no limit placed on
the amount that may be bought
and il sells at eight or nine cents
a pound.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

During the period of the war,
there has been unusual mortality
among the members Of the u. S.
Senate. Eight Of its members have
died during the year and seven OF
these were Democrats.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

A lively debate occurred in Con-
gress. recently, in regard 10 the
placing of statue Of ex-President
James Buchanan in one Of the Wash
ington parks. Senator Knox. Of
Pennsylvania, from which state
buchanan came, made a speech in
defense Of the president who held
the Office when the Civil War was
coming on.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The spell of dry and cold weather
has been damaging to the crops of
Germany to a greater degree than
those of other countries, especially
in the northern part of the empire.
As the food problem comes TO as
sumo so important a place in the
war light crop will be a disaster.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
Mine Works Collapse.

johannesburg, South Africa.-ren
,arth shocks occurred in this region.
They caused the collapse OF the mine
works. Damage and casualties are
not determined
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The government has taken over
a large steel plant owned and
operated by German interests, at
Charleston, West Virginia. With
the seizure, a valuable formula for
manufacturing a special kind OF
steel which is useful at this time,
Continued on Page five)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

On account of the scarcity of farm
labor, a number Of the western
states have petitioned Congress to
suspend the immigration laws, so
that the labor from the oriental
countries. now excluded. may come
in and help out.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

The Kentucky Tax Commission
has not had an easy time establish
CONTINUED on Page five)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25
U.BOAT SHELLS
TOW OF BARGES
CREWS ESCAPE IN BOATS AFTER
FOUR CRAFT ARE SUNK
OFF CAPE COD.

Attack Takes Place Only a Few Miles
From the Naval Aviation Station
Chathsm-sespisnes Attack Raider
Women and Children sheIied.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-07-25

Do not fail 10 read Mr.. Billiards.
farm advertisement in this issue OF
The Citizen. IL will be worth while.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-29

VI E-Nc4 v =
To relieve the Teuton pressure On
Bucharest, two years ago today, No
Tember %, 1916.
Sind another Russian
YESTERDAYS ANSWER
Pper ricft corner DOM rose ~
shoIIfer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-29
NURGUIA GOES
AFTER PANCHO
Communication Still Cut
Into Juarez; Whereabouts
of Villa Not Known.

Gen. Francisco Murguia. COM
mander OF the chihuahua military
district, is reported TO have arrived at
Moctezuma. about IS miles from Villa
Ahumads, with about 1000 mounted
men TO clear that district OF Villistas
and Of restoring railray and telegraph
communication between Juarez and
the south. This report came by way
OF Laredo, Texas. but could not be
confirmed in Juarez. The wires be-
tween chihuahua and Juarez were
stuI down Friday and the military
authorities said that communication
will be restored as soon as possible.
II was supposed that Villa had
about 500 men in the vicinity OF
Villa Ahumada and that he was per
sonally responsible for the attack on
that town. REPORTS that he and his
followers had departed for the west
ern mountains were also received IN
JuareZ.
j was also reported in Juarez that
I.ifk Gomeras, = wealthy cattleman
and commission merchant Of the villa
Ahumada district, had been hanged.
and also the mayor Of the town OF
villa Ahumada.
Anticipating the attack Of the VII
listas. 4 number Of people in Juarez
were prepared TO move their families
over the river into FL Paso on short
notice The military authorities in
sisted that they have sufficient force
to protect the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-29
Livestock Market
Chlcago LIres.oclk. CIose.


Chicago. H.. Nov. 29.-Receipts. 10000
Market asa 40c lower than wednesdays
general trade Butchers. s17-55 G1ss
light. s16.s5917-75: packing. S1s-75G
1880: throwouts. s1s716-60. pigs. good
10 choice. 1850 915-50-
Cattle - Receipts. 1900 Beef ard
butcher cattle slow. steady 70 lower can
ners and feeders, steady: calves. steady
to strong Beef cattle. good. choice and
ss.25 els; butcher stock. COWS and heif-
ers. ss-25 1875: Gamers and cutters.
$3.50 n SIS; stockcrs and feeders. good.
choice and fancy. s1oa15; inferior. com
mon and medium. s. 90: veal calves,
good and choice. sI7n1I.50- western
range beef steers. {14G1si cows and
heifers. sSG12-5o-
sheep - Receipts. 1900. Market On
lambs. slow 70 To-, lo7Fs5: shss2. steady
Kansas City. No. Row 2s--Hogs-Re-
ceipts. 1000 Market steady Heavy. 81
G17.s5. lights. s17017.sos uiEs. s1o71A
Cattle-Receints. 5000 Market strong
Steers. $3.50 I1s-50: western. Sio015.
cows. s5G125e: heifers. s7f15-50: stock
ers- s7-50G1f: calves. sf-5oG 17-50-
sheep-Receints. o.n05- Market steady.
lambs. s11G1-: yearliugs. S1a-58 9 1885,
wsthers. ss61o-5o: ewes. ss7s-
Denver Livestock. Close.
Denver. Colo. Nov e9.-Hogs-Receipts.
$500. Market steady. Tor. s17i bulk,
Cattie-Reosipts. 4seo. Market steady.
Beef steers. SS-25G Ola. cows and heiters-
$685. stockers and feeders. SO 11-50;
calves. SsG11-
shsep-Receipts. 120eo. Market steady.
lambs. s1A58615e5. ewes Ss7s-s5;
feeder iambs. sl4015.15-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-11-29
WILLIAMS GETS
TERM IN PEN
Picture Show Owner and
Labor Leader Sentenced
To Three Years.

Frank J. Williams, previously con-
victed on a charge of sending obscene
matter through the mails. was sen
fenced by federal judge W. R Smith
Friday. to serve three years in the
and pay $500 fine When
asked II he had anything to say be-
fore sentence was pronounced. VIII
liams said. 7 was a victim OF cir
crmstances"
Williams is the owner Of the Ma
jestic and Lyric theaters and was for
merly secretary Of the bricklayers'
union. At the time OF his arrest in the
federal case, he was a city detective
sergeant.
Sentence Bloch Monday.
Herman Bloch, FL Paso junk dealer.
convicted of having in his possession
a quantity of quicksilver that had
been stolen from an interstate ship
ment. would be sentenced Monday. it
was announced
Others sentenced by judge Smith
Friday morning were: Charles Dreh-
ner making disloyal remarks. $500;
W. H. Rockey, same charge, two years
in penitentiary; Emil Dietrich. same
charge, 80 days. Otto johnson. Frank
ROffinO and ROlando Michele, eyading
passport laws. so days each.