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Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
The Return of the Beluians

Tho Bogians will be at home. The German iinc crumblng. The gray barrier established four years ago is giving way. Northern France is being cleared of Huns who must rapidly to escape the trap which is being set for them.
 The British advance north from Lille and the Belgian and French movement along the coast threat Co close the northern divisions of Arnm which would have to take choice between capture and retirement into that long of Holland extending along the coast.
 The fate of the Germans in Flanders deter regarded the key to Belgium. When it was threat cncd by Byng's movement little more than year ago. there prospect of general retirement by The in the north But they not only held it, but repulsed the British with disaster. It then evident that it could not have been taken; that the previous retirement of the Germans purely strategic.
 But when the Germans up Lens and then Cambra it was plain that they had been subjected Go a greater pressure than they coulG. bear.
 It appears that they establish no de- fcnsive If they had the strength they lack the time The ardor of the allies gives them no rest and n an probability they find none until they have rcccded to their soil.
 In all history of warfare there has never been such a sustained movement that which the allies on that great front have maintained. Though the Dispatches state that this that attack sur prise Co the Germans the attack whole must have been a paralyzing surprise even to such masters of strategy as Hindenburg and Ludendorf.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Mail For the Boys Over There

The later regulations concerning the shipments to the boys in France have relieved the postmasters of a great deal of responsibility and saved them much in the way of argument with intending shippers of stuff which ought not be mailed. The regula- tions require certificate from designated officer in France. Some call it "requisition,' it speci- fies the articles to be in the intended shipment It is forwarded by the soldier. the proposed benefi cary relative friend in this country, who then governs his generosity by it.
 Before the adoption of this regulation the post master had to exercise discretion guided only by modities he should not accept such dynamite and intoxicating liquors
 Not long ago called at Missouri river postoffice with huge, insecurely wrapped package, addressed to his son, member of the American peditionary force in France. The postal clerk fused to receive and referred the indignant patron to the postmaster The latter learned that the pack contained three large mince pies Mother had made 'em for her boy in France.
 The postmaster before announcing a decisive usal to accept the matter automatically pictured to the the disordered disheveled condition of those pies in France after seventeen tons of mail matter had been lifted off of them But the citizen obstinate: the sending of the pies to him a pouring of parental affection. Whether not they should be eaten a separate and irrelevant affair.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
MRS. LLOYD NORTON
 DIES IF PNEUMONIA

MESA. Oct. 17.-Helen. wife of Lloyd Norton of Mesa, died in the early morn ing hours of Thursday at the Sisters hospital in Phoenix of double pneumo nia. Some days ago she was taken i'll with influenza at Flagstaff and the re- port of her serious condition took her mother, Mrs. K. L. Mumford, to her bedside. the father following a few days later. After the influenza, pneumonia set in and the sufferer was hurried to a lower altitude in the hope of arrest ing the dread disease, but to no avail She leaves, beside her husband, par ents and sisters, a little babe a few months old.
 Mrs. Norton was well known here, her parents having lived here for some time. She formerly was a teacher in the Mesa schools and was of a gentle, lovable disposition, greatly endearing her to the community, and her fellow students of Tempe Normal, now scat tered over the state, will hear of her death with a feeling of genuine sorrow. The funeral service will be held at the grave in the Mesa cemetery at o'clock this afternoon, on account of the health
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
SEEKS FEDERAL '0. K
 0N TEMPE HIGHWAY

E. NJ. Atwood, state highway engin- ger, has another title. "Collaborator in the Department of Public Roads and Rural Engineering" It pays $1 per year and entails considerable work in connection with the highways.
 In an effort to get permission to complete the Tempe and other roads, MT. Atwood left yesterday for Wash ington to personally lay the matter be- fore the federal authorities.
 We have the materials, the labor and the equipment" said MT. Atwood, which does not seem to be understood in Washington, so I shall explain the matter and perhaps we may be per mitted to go on with certain work. We have not yet received permission to go on with the Tempe road
 The government has just turned down four other projects, all aided by federal appropriations. These are the Hunt-Concho road in Apache county, the Terrified Forest road in Navajo county, the Mesa Florence Superior road in Pinal and the Caliente to Ante lope Head road in Yuma county
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Styles in Army Towns

The clothing business, that is, the mems clothing business does not appear to be in cities adjacent to the great army camps. In most of the clothing stores in such towns the greater display consists of soldiers clothing and accessories
 Young and middle-aged who have hitherto been the best advertisements of the taiors and cloth ing stores not much in evidence now, much less than before the draft age limit raised. The valuable opponents of styles in mems clothing of course, the 21-90 young But then, above the age of 31 may very well set off be off by clothing of fashionable When, how ever, man has passed 45, the present age limit it makes little difference how well dressed he may be- strangers not apt to stop him in the street ask who is his tailor where he bought that suit of clothes
 There are very walking clothing advertise ments in the army towns At any rate, they do not frequent the more travelled thoroughfares Young middle aged men who not clad in khaki, dress inconspcuousy in civilian clothing, the poorer quail ity and cut of which attract less attention to them
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Health Preparedness

The local and state health authorities moving energeucaly to control Spanish influenza if possible before it attans the proportions of a statewide cpl demic. In any event through the establishment of temporary hospitals the authorities in all parts of the state will be prepared to deal with the maady
 But the authorities not do all; indeed they do much without the free and full cooperation of thc people who must assist in the work of pre- rredness. This work need not be and should not be carried with hysteria. We printing conspicu- 1usly this morning recommendations by the surgeon general Of the '. S Public Health Service. They simple and such would suggest themselves to all intelligent persons either to prevent the spread or ward off the Spanish influenza or any similar malady.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

regulations preventing gatherings ii any building.
 New Marshal Moves to Mesa
 MT. and Mrs. Ed Warren, the former the newly appointed marshal for Mesa have moved here and are located al 124 West First avenue. MT. Warrer will enter upon his duties at once.
 Frank Peterson Leaves District
 Frank Peterson, whose effigy has adorned the main business street Of Mesa, bearing the legend that he is q Liberty loan stacker, is reported as having left his ranch a day or so ago not taking any particular pains to tel his friends CD goodbye. He had been preparing to leave when the committed informed him it would not be wise. bui from the loan headquarters it is learned that he finally left. Peterson bore the unenviable reputation of having leii Texas just in time to escape the formeI loan. When his departure became known yesterday, a picture was taker of the effigy bearing his name and sem to his former home town in Texas where he is said to have banking in terests.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

ponement less answerabe reason To have ranged for such vast congregation of the people other fairs have brought out would have been to propose a notification of the precautions and regu lations which the health authorities had prescribed for the control of Spanish influenza.
 Perhaps so many people would not have come to a fair this year have done so in the past. Yet enough would have to spread the epidemic though not enough to make the fair financial cess.
 The omission of the fair this year will create greater interest in one next year to be held in happier time and in happier circumstances.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
INFLUENZA CASES
 NEAR ID RECOVERY

MESA, oct. 1S.-Several new cases of Spanish influenza were reported in Mesa yesterday. Arthur, son of Mrs. Nellie Welch of First avenue has been i'll several days but is reported con- valescing. His sister, Nellie, has con- tracted the disease.
 Dorothy, the nine-y year old daughter of MT. and Mrs E. Guy Attaway was also reported ill. AIr. Attaway, who suffered a slight attack of influenza, is back at work in the .Attaway-L La : tham Co. store. ,.t'-.--
 w. R. Stewart received word of the death of the husband of his neice in New Orleans, also an influenza victim.
 None of the cases in Mesa are of a severe nature and all are reported to be on the road to recovery.
 U. S. R. S. 200 Pr Cent
 Following the suggestion in yester; days Republican, all of the employees in the local U. $. R. s. office doubled their subscriptions to the Liberty loar thus becoming a member of the 200 per cent list.
 Lieutenant Clemens Home on Leave Lieutenant Twain Clemens who has just recovered from a severe case ot Spanish influenza, arrived in Mess from Camp Bowie, Fort Worth, Texas yesterday. The lieutenant was ac- companied by his mother, Mrs. w. J Clemens and his brother Earl Clemens The mother and brother were called about two weeks ago to the bed sid, of the young officer.
 III in West Virginia MT. and Mrs. J. D. Robertson ar' in receipt of a letter from their soI Joe, who is working for Uncle San as a construction helper in West Nir ginia to the effect that he has jus | been discharged from the hospital. Jo, | is another influenza sufferer.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
NOW 0N TRIAL FUR
 REMARKS HE MADE

John F. Van Pool faced Judge Saw telle yesterday on trial for alleged vio- lation of the espionage act. In the in- dictment against him. Van Pool is re- ported to have said that he would not subscribe to the Red Cross funds, that the war was 'capitalistic" one and that the Russian campaign by the United States was for the purpose of exploiting certain large corporations.
 The federal jury that tried Henry smith on a statutory chargge, said to have been comnitteed by him against an Indian girl, went out yesterday af- ternoon. At adjournment of court last evening, no verdict had been reached.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
SILENT MOMENT ID
 START OVOCTOBER2 25

October 25, the date set for election of Red Cross officers, will inaugurate the nation wide observance of The Silent Moment" when each day at noon, work will cease for one minute in every workroom in the United States and all minds will concentrate on victory and safety for our men. The power of thought waves of vii brations is now given full recognition by scientists so apart from the spiri- tual significance of this moment of prayer, the mighty sweep of a hundred million victory thoughts welded into one vibratory force should impregratc the worlds mind with Justice, Peace and Liberty for all
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Jerry Sullivan Here

Jerry Sullivan was in town yester- day and his many friends were glad to see him. He is looking fine after his strenuous time over there. He was wearing the coat of his Canadian uni form, and the leather buttons with the English coat -of-arms on them were much admired. He is the same old Jerry. only his mustache is gone and he has many interesting things to tell about the experiences over there.
 Real .Americanism
 Mike Marks received a letter from his son Cecil yesterday containing $50 with instructions to buy him another bond. This is one of the examples that makes red-blood run faster in American hearts.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
eELeIANs REFUSE GERMAN OFFERS

Stories of tremendous strike by Belgian work in the occupied sections of their country have reached America from time to time Further confir nation in secret correspondence from Yer viers, published in the Belgian Bulletin:
 Tn spite of the most entcing offers the part of the Germans to obtain workers, nibbles at the bait although the poverty grows backer and blacker'
 Reports which reached the Department of Labor a short time ago to the effect that million Bel gians had refused to do any work for the Germans. This information though unofficial, from a Bel gian officer
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
GILBERT HAS \ PLACE
 IN HONOR ROLL CLASS

GILBERT, Oct. 17.-Gilbert has gone over the top in the fourth Liberty loan, and is still going strong. The appor- tionment for the south side town was s39.700 and when the committee met on Wednesday night, the count showed s4l,650 At the bank yesterday, Mir. Skinner was still busy receiving sub- scriptions, and the effort will be kept up without ceasing until the close of the campaign on Saturday night.
 When it is announced that Gilbert has raised the apportionment it means a great deal more than when the same thing is said of older and more settled communities, The wide awake pro- gressive little place is not very old. It's business men and it's residents gen. orally are just beginning to build up for themselves a permanency in busi- ness or other avocation. The ranchers round about, many of them, do not own their own farms, while a considerable number more are in debt for their places. Gilbert is a farming commun- ity and when all of the above facts are taken into consideration, the results are extremely gratifying. Mir. Bartley Skinner stated yesterday that knowing the general financial condition of the settlement as Re did, he was in the be- | ginning very doubtful about the success | of the campaign, but that the result | only evidenced once more the patri- otic readiness of the people to do their best for the war.
 The campaign is being handled by the following men and women, ably aided by a number of other volunteer workers: General managers, G. w. Lines, F. D. Rowell and w. NJ. Scott, l the school trustees; School Principal E. B. Cordell, chairman and secretary; committee George Peterson, Chas. w.
 Hoffman, Mrs. w.. A. Anderson, Bart 1 ley Skinner, B. C. Pitcher, T. F. Burns, | Chas. Peterson and George L. Free stone.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
The State Fair

The postponement the abandonment of the state fair for this year wise. Even before Span ish influenza began to exert adverse influence the question of abandonment had been considered The fair. to many. seemed be interference with war work a of funds and energy which were needed in other fields The fair seemed to be out of place and inopportune.
 The epidemic offered another reason for post
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Only Ono Case Smallpox

The smallpox scare has been sifted down to one case and that was per son recovering from influenza who broke out in an eruption similar to smallpox. The house was quarantined, but the patient is up around the house and getting along nicely without the service of a physician. These rumors and scares do a lot of harm in neighborhood and certainly do not ben eft anyone.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

The abdication of the kaiser is something we reasonably hope for; that is his willing dcation abdcation forced from within Ger many still, the has produced many unexpected and most surprising things. But should consider this rumor in connection with the fact that we are in a strenuous period the Liberty loan campaign in the light of knowledge of the value which the Germans place upon the 'imponderabes"
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

We have received a communication from reader who observed with dsapproval stalwart young man engaged in pastng posting campaign material the other day. The reader did not object much the display of the advertising matter to the physique of the who displayed 1t. It appeared him that that person could be better employed in France or for that matter on the farms whence many young have been withdrawn to go to France If cam pagn matter is to be distributed there are men to do it who incapable of serving their country in any capacity.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
N o R I'll SIDE Department GLENDALE PEORIA L. E. KINGMAN, Manager Mrs. Shively, News Correspondence
 Phone: Glendale 60
GLENDALE TOTAL |S
 0N STEADY INCREASE

GLENDALE oct, 17-Mrs. Ira Moore was in the bond booth yesterday and reported a good days sale. Louis Sands bought another s5,000 This makes $10,000 he has taken of this is sue. Peoria has a man to canvass each section of land in that district determined to not only get their quota, but go over the top, and we're betting they do it.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

Belgian labor will be greatly hampered after the war, for the Germans have paged the factories of that country The factories in Ghent have been obliged to give up copper iron wedges belts cables pneumatic tools. athes and planes More than 20 steam boilers have been from Ghent Germany Business houses also being forced give up cast iron, steel puleys, gears and parts.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
COAL MINER BECOMES GENERAL

When the war began in 1914 named God frey Jones' coal miner in Wales, enlisted a private He soon became noncommissoned officer and a lit tie later earned commission. At Salonik he showed such conspicuous courage that he awarded, the distinguished order service The other day Col Jones still serving with his countrymen and in command of Welsh soldiers promoted to the rank of brgadier general The coal miner outranks heir to the British throne.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Influenza on Wane

The reports of influenza are on the wane and it is thought things will open up next week. The prompt action of the board of health, with the co-opera- ton of parents in keeping the children at home, has no doubt prevented a se- rious spread of the desease.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
Will Start Moving Picture Show

Robert Winner, a Gilbert business man, has everything in readiness to start moving picture theater in the room now occupied as a dance hall. He is awaiting the lifting of the quar- antine. Mir. Winner states that for awhile pictures will be shown three nights each week and that he is secur- ing only standard, first class films for his patrons.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

One of the signs that the Germans were making the world unsafe for democracy is found right here at home fifteen cents quart for milk that we used to buy for five cents before the Huns went the path.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

What would we think of ourselves if it should turn that should fail to defeat the Germans only because the last moment had failed by a billion two of dollars to meet the governments demand for money?
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
ITEM PIE LOCAL

FOR SALE-1917 Ford touring car. in first class condition Priced for quick sale. Phone 173, Tempe. br
 FINE delivery horse for sale Vien- na Bakery, Tempe blk
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18
MESA TOTAL 0F BOND SUBSCRIPTIONS HAS
 REACHED S182,330

MESA, Oct. 1S.-Mesa district took big spurt yesterday when s221S0 was added to the total of s160.150 of the day before, making the amount subscribed to the close of business yesterday. s1S2. .330. This is $5S,330 above the ap- portionment for the districts of Mesa, Alma, Lehi and Jordan, all of which are included in the present amounts.
 Crazy Man Likes Mayor
 Yesterday afternoon at o'clock, Mayor Kleinman received a hurry up call from the home of M M. Kibler, ranching two miles southwest of Mesa. the lady doing the phoning stating that crazy man was at the place, and that the men folk were away out in the field. Klienman took with him the of ficers and made a rapid run to the place. Arriving there, he found a wild = eyed man, evidently foreigner, and of size sufficient to be an ugly customer should he so desire. However, when the mayor asked him if he wanted to ride, he took off his hat bowed and said, Sure you are my boss and I will do anything you say.' He took the ride and when the auto stopped at the jail door, the poor fellow walked inside and began partaking ravenously of food that was given him. He gave his name as Mat Crosse, and upon being ques toned stated that his home was at the asylum.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

We must bear in mind that the United States alone of all the allies. raise the money to tinue the to the end. If we fail the fails.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-18

The fall of Lille any other town in France would be offset to Germany by the failure of the fourth Liberty loan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-27

coated in a weave that began somewhere in New England as Persian lamb,
voiced criticism with a loudness that showed for excellent lungs.
"Wen, sir, before I'd wear a light straw hat IN a cold day like this, with
a fur coat like that I'd stay home Don't look worried oeri it. neither"
"WelL it's the fashion-an' you gotta follow fashion II you got the
spons-everybody does. 1 think it's kinder stylish. myself. Must be cold to
the head, though"
81 should say o You don't halter wear straw hats before Easter just
because the stores put em in the windrsN A woman with all them clothes
oughta sure have some scraps home to make herself a warm hat for weather
like this. Before I'd come out in a summer hat like that m a day ike this
I'd III off a piece of my coat and make m a turbn-you Fan get n shane
you want for ten cents" .ss
"My gracious, woman, you wouldn't ruin a dandy coat like that, would
you? That coat cost money-and look at Daisy Bankers. She had O a
white straw hat at the movies the other night"
"Shes nothin' to go blythe poor coot-Only getdn' FIVE a week and
weann' yerr shoes almost up to her knee Jints! That woman looks a IL
she made good money-but all / gotta say is she don't show sense to match"
But she did have more to say, only enough is always enough
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-27

been chosen or its impossible combination of equally impossible flowers a
white silk shrtwaist somewhat soned in front where a piece of "Ickdce'
had fallen, a green silk parasOL although it was cold and cloudy, a cretonne
knitting bag and, crowning his disguise, a blonde wig
tered as Miss Evelyn Smith Carew, Detroit" The clerk. after viewing the
general enec of the prospective guest vas startled on observing her" hands
They were red, somewhat chapped, grlmy and the knuckles seemed to give
mute evidence that their owner had been recently playing marbles in a Gin
der pit.
The real Tomme asserted himself at the police station, where q large,
redfaced and grnning policeman demanded a kiss.
Say watcher doin, hddin' somebody I'll bust you with this bum
gershoot you big stn" al the highly unladynke announcement Of Tommie,
rs his fists clenched.
A little later, his injured dignity soothed, Tommie explained the mystery
OF his appearance.
Mother wanted me to wear MILDLY bhouses to sell papers in" the mas
are nothing for a fellow to wear 1 thought If she wanted me to look like a
girl I'd go the limit / got these things a little at a time and then I hid
them in the cellar. After 1 g = everything 1 put zen o and started for Cleve
Land" ~
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1918-04-27

In front by a steel quill cut In the
shape Of a sword. But you can't always
tell what sort of impression you are
going to make on the everyday human
mind. Two passengers-good-hearted,
double-chinned daughters of the people
Fashion Sheet from the viewpoint of
wearers of tabby black velvet hats
bought last fall to until warm
springtime-and maybe after. The n
who was pony-skinned whispered ad-
miring establishment, but the other,