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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
THE DILEMMA
OF THE news
At IT ABERDEEN
Aberdeen Daily News Loses Its
FRESHMAN to Uncle Sam
Breaking in Another
(Aberdeen News.o

The News takes this opportunity to
express its appreciation Of the Kindness
and patience with which II has been
treated by it's out of town subscribers
during the past week or ten days. The
war deprived the News of its pressman,
whom Uncle Sam concluded he needed
at Fort Riley worse than the News
needed him ia its press room, and it
has taken other pressmen some time
to become acquainted with the, &c
centricities of the News newspaper
press. Then an engine in the press
room seized that opportunity to go, on
d strike, necessitating the installation
Of a new piece Of machinery. So alto
gether, the orderly operation of the.
press room has been interrupted and
the paper has missed the egening mails
more often than it has caught them.
Present Indications are that the trouble
has been remedied, and it is hoped that
the News viii hereafter reach its read.
ers on time; they are earnestly assured
that no effort viii be spared to make
this possible
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
Honoring Miss Hazel Grimm

Mrs. w. G.. Butcher and Mrs, Chas.i
Barette entertained at a Kensington
party for Miss Hazel Grimm, who left
a short time ago for her home in.
Florida. The young ladies' knitted
and visited all afternoon and at five
o'clockN the hostesses served a dainty
luncheon. Each guest brought a train
letter as d surprise for Miss Grimm
and surely the hours of her long trip,
will pass quickly with these letters
for entertainmlt. The guests were:
Lois Ohtness, Dorothy Duffner,
Florence Paterson, Miss Kintsly.
Beneda. Greelis, lGenvieve Duffner and
Mrs. Charles Grimm.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
yWHV F1VVv
ARE YOU EATING, Nv. =
ING. WORKING in TERMS :
OF WAR? =
DUPLICATE sOaAR CARDS.

Experience has, demonstrated the
necessity Tor an order authorizing g
Duplicate Sugar Card to be issued.
where the original card has been lost
or destroyed fs s5 ~sa
Therefore, whenever 1t sfs made to
appear to the satisfaction of the Fed
eral Food Administrator that said
sugar card, now in use in this state
for the sale Of sugar for domestic pur-
poses, has been destroyed or lost, a
duplicate card will be issued by this
office, which Will be marked "dupli.
cate" bear date when issued, and
signed by the Federal Food Admins
traitor; and all retailers are hereby
authorized to recognize said dupiicate
card IN lieu Of the original card for
all purposes, whatever.
CHARLES N. HERREID,
Federal Food Administrator, s. p.
Aberdeen, 8. o., August "A, 1918.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
PATRIOTIC DAY AT MITCHELL
Big Rally September "a to Be Fea-
ture of Corn Palace.

Mitchell, S. d., Sept. 12.-Corn pal
ace week, September % to 90, is going
to be an unusual time for Mitchell and
South Dakota, A number Of speakers
of national reputation are expected to
be present.
September 81 has been set aside as
a great patriotic rally day. w. IL. King
a been made chairman of the com
mittee to have charge of the arrange
ments for this day. He has secured as
speakers Premier Norris, OF Canada;
ex-Mayor R. p. Waugh, Of Winnipeg,
Man., and GOV. Peter Norbeck, OF this
state. In addition to these Mr.. King is
trying to fforS tho arrpIsarane
of South Dakota soldier boy just
home from France. He VIII also ar.
range for a number Of local bands to
be present on this occasion.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
A Weekend Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack. Kirtsly claaperon
ed a party of lively young ladies Owe
the weekend, at the Ohtness cottage at
Hillcrest. Some of them were brave
enough to try the swimming even at
the temperature the water was last
week. All were anxious to have q
party. at THE lake before it was too
cold to enjoy it. The following guests
were present: Ethel McCauley
Florence. Patterson, Lois Ohtness,
Hazel Grimm and Mi. and Mrs.
Kintsly.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
Omciul
Food NeIDs
Issued Nv
Federal Food Ad,ninistra-
aon for South Dakota
Ia. N. HERREiD. Administrator.
GAN IL BIZ DONE.

that the hotels and restaurants OF
South Dakota are doing their share.
sln the conservation " the worlds
sugar supply ID evident from the re-
ports reaching the office Of Federal
Food AdmdnistrAtor HerrsM.
While some seem to have very
difacuit time getting by" With their
sfuM allotment for some reason.gothers
manage to have Aasplus left, at the
send of the month, thfs demonstrating
that, Ut can be done.
Note the following records that
have been established during the
month Of July. ss
Beat these records and get on the
sugar honor roll:
During the month Of July the Bos-
ton Cafe at Mitchell served 1880
meals and lunches with 50 pounds Of
sugar saving of 312 pounds.
The Cataract Hotel at Sioux Falls
served 8,615 meals with $50 pounds,
saving los pounds.
The Busy Bee Lunch at Watertown
served 5000 meals with 900 pounds
Of sugar. saving 2069ponnds.
The Commercial Hotel at Sisseton
served $500 meals with SO pounds OF
sugar, saving 70 pounds.
The Lueilyn Hotel, Gregory, served
s,4oO meals with 60 pounds Of sugar,
saving IS pounds. Ms
Webber's Restaurant OF Sioux Falls
served 3,3O8 meals with 60 pounds Of
sugar, saving 80 pounds.
Club Mitchell, served 1 4,S20 meals
with 41O pounds, saving 24 pounds.
These are only few scattered re-
ports. AS#
How much did y~Sakssave?
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
roo WE'LL OF
GERMANY; is ARRESTED

sloux Falls. s.. D., Sept. 12.-Because
Samual Hadiey, Il Clark county mar, IL
alleged to have been rather loud and
particularly vulgar in yofcfng his con-
tempt for the United States and his
favorable opinions Of, Germany he was
taken into custody on orders from the
Clark county council of defense. The
case was reported to the federal au.
thorities in this city, who will take
charge OF the accused.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
HAYTI BUSINESS MEN
GUARD THE ELEVATORS

Hayti. S. D, Sept, 1s-Fearing at
tempts may be made to burn the local
elevators and their immense supplies
of grain, the business men have ar
ranged to patrol the tcwn each night,
The citizens will do guard duty in.
rotation, SO each man will do his full
share of this important work.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
PREPARING FOR SOLDIERS
Az YANKTON COLLEGE,

Yankton, $. d., Sept. l2YanktorE
college is rapidly going forward with.
the M%saaInAN
training corps unit which will be put
intos operation abads9O October i, The
regular work of h gear at YalllStoa
college. however, is scheduled to begin
september II. The erection OF barracks
the campus will be begun in d short
time.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
STATE COLLEGE TO VACATE
FOR THE SOLDIER BOYS

Brookings. S. D., Sept t2-The
faculty of State college has voted IN.
animously to turn over the girls dor
mitories as barracks for the students
aSrng training corps The girls win
room in town. Their patriotic co.opera
ton in putting III with slight incon.
~yeniences to help win the War is asked
by Acting President CT. L.6Brown In a
special letter to girl students.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
For Mi. and Mrs. Keator

Miss Gertrude Sheldon was hostess
last Saturday evening to adinner party
given, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Ted
Keatpr Of Keokuk, Iowa. The
evening passed quickly with music and
conversation for entertainment. Mr..
and Mrs. Keator IND children left Sun
day evening for their home.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12

Mrs. WhoSley Surprised

Mrs. John Whooley was pleasantly
surprised last Thursday afternoon
when several Of her friends congre,
gated at her home Id her absence, pre-
pared q sunaptlous lunch and general
N surprised her. Mrs. 10Th had in
vited her to 30 shopping which she
did, ii AL the friends wereSassembl.
ed when she arrived home. The
ladies' knit and visited, later serving
lunch
The following guests were present;
Mrs. Whooley. Mrs. Ed. DOYLE.
Mrs. Frank Vaux, Mrs. Oa s. Lamb.
Mrs, Oscar Peterson, Mrs. Harry
Isrldley, Mrs. p Foy. Mrs. +. w.
Roth. Mrs. John McFee, Mrs. A.
Helm and Miss Ruby Lindauist.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12
! iii 1ionioori ii Lillian PARK

The mo club, OF the Baptist
church, ~pleasantly surprised Miss Lii.
Ian Park, at her home at al Third
Avenue N. p, last Friday evening.
-Four young ladies Of the church viii
soon leave the city. Miss Park and
Miss Eloise Savage, to go to school;
Miss Jennie Anderson to take a new
position. and Miss Beatrice Underwood
to live in San Benito this coming year.
Each Of the, four received a gift, as
q memento Of the friendship they have
for one another.
They. were entertained by music and
conversation. Light refreshments
were served later in the evening.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12

Federal Food Administrator Her.
reid has issued the following appeal
to the farmers Of South Dakota:
In the interests Of conservation. TO
prevent losses by fire from railroad
engines. everyone operating farms
along railway lines r earnestly urg-
ed, at once, TO plan on Ere guards.
Our government is now operating the
railroads. Litigation over damages
caused BY such fires Is neither profit
able, nor satisfactory. Help prevent
destructive fires.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1918-09-12

II you 60 toya hotel in Eng
land or France these days and
order tea or coffee they serve
absolutely no sugar with It. II
You want sugar ron must bring
e With you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Americans Are Asked To Do On
Pound and Half Per Person
Each Week.
TO REDUCE FLOUR SALES
One-Eighth Barrel For City and One.
Quarter For Country Customers
Are Decreased-New Food
Rules.

Washington, March 26.-That the
scant supplies available before the
next harvest may be stretched to
meet the demands of the army,
domestic, consumers and the allies
the food administration has asked
a further reduction in the consump.
ton of wheat.
Every American Is requested to cut
his average ration of wheat by so
per cent, which would reduce the
total normal consumption of 49,
100000 bushels a month to 81, 900, 900.
This gives a ration of not more
than IL pounds of wheat products
weekly for each person. Flour sales
will be cut to o%ne-eighth of a barrel
for a town customer and one-quarrer
for any country customer, that re-
tailers' stocks may be illustrated
to as great a number as possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
WILSON AND KING WIRE HAlG
President. Expresses Confidence In
Final Victory Over Foe.

rIhal victory over Foe.
Washington, March 26.-President
Wilson has cabled Field Marshal Sir
Dnus'as flaig, conglatulating him on
the British stand against the German
offensive and predicting a final Allied
victory.
The presidents message said:
May not express to you my warm
admiration for the splendid steadfast.
ness and valor with which your
troops have withstood the German
onset and the perfect confidence all
Americans feel that you will win a
secure and final victory"
King Georges Message.
Lordon, March 26.-King George
has sent the following message to
Field, Marshal Sir Douglas Haig: 81
can assure you that the fortitude,
courage and selfsacrifice with which
the troops under your command con.
tinue so heroically to resist superior
numbers are realized by me and my
people. The empire stands calm and
confident in its soldiers. May God
bless them and give them strength
in this time of trial"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
GERMAN RAIDER TAKEN FAIR PRICE TO FEEDERS
Has Been Endeavor Of Meat
Division Says Packer.
Declares That Letter Written BY
Durand to Packers Was Without
Authority.

Washington, March 23.-J. P. Cot
ton, head OF the meat division Of the
food administration, told the senate
agricultural committee that a letter
to the Cudahy Packing company
from p. Dana Durand, formerly head
Of the economics department of the
University of Minnesota, Jan. IS, was
written without his authority.
MI. Cotton said it had been his en-
deavor to pay a fair price to cattle
feeders.
Stock r~aisers before the committee
charged that Durand, as representa-
tive of the food administration, pur-
chasing meat for the Allies, arranged
with packers to limit he price Of
meat at a time when large purchases
were being made for the Allies.
Durand said lie told the packers that
the large order to the British govern
nlent could not be placed except at
existing prices, but that the state
ment attributed to him that prices
must be kept down was a misrep-
r~esentation."
The committee questioned Durand
regarding his association with the
packers before his connection with
the food administration.
He replied that he had a great deal
to do with writing a report on the
packing industry which absclved the
industry from charges made in a con-
g%ressional resolution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
MAY VETO $3.50 WHEAT BILL
Indications Strong That President
Will Refuse Signature.

Washington, March Examinations
are very strong that President Will
son will veto the Gore amendment
passed by the Senate, raising the
price of wheat to $3.50 to the farmer,
instead of 1920 a bushel at termin-
ais, recently set by Presidential pro-
clamation.
Administration officials expressed
the belief that the President may send
q letter to the conference committee
that will result in killing it.
A price of $3.50 to the farmer, food
administration officials said, would
mean about S2.75 at terminals. This
would add about So a barrel to the re-
tail price on -four.
Food officials declare that giving
the higher price would precipitate
a wheat famine and greatly imperial
the Allies supply, inasmuch as farm
ers naturally would hold on to what
is left OF the 1917 crop In order to
get the higher figure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
U. S. Has honea For Russia.

Washington, March 22.-The United
States government holds firm to the
belief there is yet hope of arousing
Russia against the TeutoDs. ut Is a
small margin" high officials say, but
worth hanging on to-" And 1t may
be assured President Wilson will on
tinue his efforts to drive home to the
Russia EAmerica's friendship to the
last. tt8Nidence In official circles
here hag"been aroused slightly by the
ley tonek Sdopted toward America by
the Russian press since the Presi.
dents MESSAGE to the soviet congress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
EXPECTED TO PACIFY DUTCH
Wilson's Statement Likely To Bring
Change of Sentiment.

Washington, March 23.-Official and
popular opinion in Holland was
stirred to the hottest indignation by
the first publication there of the requi-
sition by the United States and Eng
land of the Dutch ships.
Since that time the full text of the
Allies actions has been cab1ed to Hol-
land. His clear exposition Of the
legality of the action and his unequiv-
oca1 promise that Holland viii get all
she wanted for herself under her pro-
posed agreement is counted on by
officials of the War Trade board to
change the official and popular senti'
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Captured Ey u. S. Gunboat Off
Ccast of Mexico.
First Attempt Of Enemy to Play Havoc
With Pacific Coast Shipping
Is Blocked.

A Pacific Port, March 25.-The
United States has frustrated Ger
many's first attempt to outfit a raider
at a west coast Mexican port with
which to create havoc among Pacific
coast shipping.
The Auxiliary schooner Alexander
Agassiz, 81 ton net, formerly owned
and operated by the University of
California in research work at sea,
was captured IL miles off Mazatlan,
Me2., last Tuesday by an American
gunhoat, according to advices received
here.
The Agassiz, flying the flag of the
Imperial German navy, heavily armed
and carrying a crew of five, did not
attempt to engage the gunboat when
overhauled. The crew surrendered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Lacquer Arrested for seditio,

New Rockford, n. d., March 21.-
Halvor Halvorson, we'll known farmer
and a leader in the Nonpartisan league
in Edy county, has Just been arrested
here by United States officials for
making seditious utterances. 1t is al.
legged tina, he declared: This is a
wal for big business, and to hell
with the Red Cross, let the govern
ment take care OF that itself" Hal.
vorson will be given a hearing before
United States Commissioner DUEL on
Wednesday, March II. Bail of $1,000
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Baumetz-Lez-Cambrai. The hottest
and most disputed point was Mory,
which the Germans occupied.

Baumetz-Lez-Cambrai. The hottest
and most disputed point was Mory,
which the Germans occupied.
At Vendeuil a group of British
held. One company Of machine gun
ners on Henin hill held up the Ger
man advance for a long time, doing
deadly execution in the densely
formed ranks. The Germans have
been bringing up artillery in the most
able manner behind their shock
troops and have been making full use
of this arm as the advance continues.
Division Every 1000 Yards.
The main thrust on the British
right flank was south Of st. Quentin
and the enemy used a division for
every 1000 yards of front. approxf-
mately one German division against
every British battalion. The purpose
was to acquire high ground for a
further advance.
On the extreme right Of the Brit
ish the enemy crossed the Disc at
two places. One body of the troops
came out Of LaFere and swung north
while anothes army crossed at Mory
and turned south to form a junction
with the LaFere group. The battle
ragged continuously in the lowlands Of
the Disc.
Defense Is Gallant.
A little further north the Germans
stormed Urvillers and Essigny. Just
west Of St. Quentin the British were
forced to fall back but they chung to
city.
South of st. Quentin strong British
reloubts made a gallant defense and
it was nightfaIl before the last of
them with their machine gunners,
had been reduced.
81 Divisions Hold 81.
Field Marshal Faig is holding the
great German drive Of. 81 divisions
with only 81 divisionsr of battling
Tommies, it is stated by the British
military men in WASHINGTON.
According to the British strategy,
it believed: here Haig will not rush up
greater concentrated forces until he
Is ready to assume the offensive at
the break in the German onrush. Dur
ing a bombardment 1t is not we'll to
overconcentrate men. 1t is pointed
out.
British officials estimate the Ger
man losses at Approximately 100000
men a day killed. wounded and cap
tured. At this rate, they hold, they
I
belief that the Germans are defeat
ing themselves by their own losses.
The turning point Of the great
West front battle is near. American
officers in Washington believe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Villa Band Wrecks Train.

FL Paso. March 23.-Villa followers
under Epifanio Holguin. dynamited
and robbed a Mexico Northwestern
mixed passenger and freight train
at Santa Sofia, 40 miles southwest of
Juarez, killing two passengers and
wounding 10, according to messages
received here and confirmed by the
Mexican general consulate. The train
was wrecked. the track destroyed and
three cars of merchandise looted and
carried off by the Holgain band. Pas
sengers were also robbed Of their
money and valuables.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Crew Of u.Boat Victim Rescued.

London, March 22.-The crew Of the
Norwegian steamship Wegadesk, 4,271
tons gross, has been rescued from
lifeboats, according to a report Of the
Norwegian foreign office as forwarded
in a Central News dispatch from
Copenhagen. Bombs from a German
submarine we're placed on the Vega
desk, but no word as to her fate has
been received. The Norwegian sail,
ing vessel Carla, 1868 tons gross, has
been sunk by a German submarine,
the dispatch reports. The captain
NO. kiIInd Ahmt his crew Was rescued,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
70 Raise Army OF Farm Workers

Washington, March 26.-An army
of 500, 1000 val emergency farm work
ers comprising men willing to devote
two or three days a week Of the T,
vacations to agricultural labor, viii
be recruited by the United States
employment service. Professional
men, college students. clerks ant
other classes will be enrolled. Al
army of 100000 boys also Is beini
modified. State directors will extont
their organization.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Violent Gunfire of Enemy Extends
to Sectors Occupied By
American Troops.
DRIVE EXPECTED
May Come At One Of Sectors In
cluded In Foe Bombardment-
Too Early To Speculate on
Enemy's Intentions.

Paris, March 23-New sectors, in
Guiding that north of Chemin Des
Danes are included in the violent
German gunfire that has been directed
on certain parts of the French front
ever since the offensive against the
British line began.
Along this Ladies' Road Ameri-
a troops We're officially reported to
be holding front line trenches.
Extension Of the German cannon.
aiding to the region north of this
sector and other parts Of the French
front was announced by the last Off
cial ~communique. 1t is too early to
speculate upon German intentions on
the French front.
A major attack has been looked for
for several days at Verdun, Rheims
or the Champagne. 1t may come at
one Of the sectors included in the
Teuton bombardment.
Foe Artillery Violent.
The Paris war office has issued the
following ~cOmmunique:
"Arti1lery activity began early this
morning and grew violent this after
noon at various points to the north Of
the Chemin Des Danes, in the region
of Courtcy as we'll as in the Cham
payne to the south of Moronvillers
Heights.
Three attacks were launched by
the enemy to the north of Souain and
east of Teton. They broke down.
1.-TWO German airplanes were de-
stroyed and four others seriously
damaged in a series of combats with
our escadrilles. T1'~ae enemy ma.
chimes were shot do " by u special
cannon"
Germans Start allan Drive.
Washington, Marrh ga new
Austro-German attac on the Italian
Piedmont is deve!or ing, accordingly
to advices received Lere.
1t is tnrusting down west of Lake
| Carda, a sector of the line hitherto
quiet. Italians here were plainly
! worried as to results. The drive
menaces Brescia. Brescia, the rail
road center at the head Of Piedmon'
plains, dominates Milan and the who'll
Piedmont. The Italians, it is under
stood here, have suggested the ad
visibility of British or French rein
forcements for this point If they cal
be spared from the French front.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Sweden To Be Strictly Neutral.

STOCKHOLM, March 26. - Premier
Eden, speaking recently at Hen
keeping m the new and grave pro-
blems facing Sweden, through the
complete transformation OF the stu
alton In the Baltic. declared the gov
eminent would maintain a policy Of
unsuitable neutrality. With refer
ence to Finland and the Aland Is-
lands questions the premier said the
Finnish government had repeatedly
requested arms and ammunition from
Sweden and Swedish. military inter.
vention in the Civil wap.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
WHEAT ACREAGE TO Be HEAVY
No Decrease in Northwest Indicated
in Mill City Reports.

Minneapolis, March Examinations
that the northwest's wheat acreage of
1918 will not be cut. but may even
run somewhat heavier than last year,
began to come into Minneapolis, CO.
incident with the closing of the grain
grade hearing by Charles ]. Brand of
United States senate Of the $3.50
wheat price bill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-03-28
Says Women Will Decide War.

Rome, March 26.-"America and
particularly the women Of America
will decide the war against Ger.
many" recently declared DR.. Stuart
Galenga, under-seeretary to Premier
Orlando, addressing a meeting Of the
Woman's National Italian League.
Without the patriotic work Of WON
en- in Entente countries we could not
hope to win" he continued.