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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

The enormous scope OF the changes
on the eastern front half incline
many military experts among the al
| lied nations TO the opinion that the
German command has made another
quick change of plans. If that be
true the next big strokes Of the war
will occur in the Balkans and in Italy
AS soon as Roumania has been
forced to sign a peace treaty there
will be nominal peace all along the
eastern front, from Petrograd &c
Saloniki. The Austro- German divi'
sions facing Roumania number about
forty, or roughly speaking, 100000 men
Against them are 100000 Roumanians
in desperate straits for food and sur
rounded by enemies. Once Roumania
is brought TO compulsory peace the
German Austrian forces may be sen,
to other fronts.
Some of the military observers be-
lieve these forces will be sent south
ward. to attack the allied forces in
Macedonia. They base this belief on
this line Of reasoning:
A decision on the western front is
question: BILE. If Germany could be
sure of breaking thru she might not
hesitate TO risk 100000 men in the
attempt But failure would be
ruinous. IT, however Germany should
pacify the eastern front and then turn
her attention to the cleaning up OF the
Balkans and Italy, she would have
achieved two desirable ends. even II
the succeeding struggle on the western
front should result in draw.
There is something doing in the Bal
kans Sir Eric Geddes. the head Of the
British admiralty. is now at Saloniki
The purpose Of his visit is, Of course
not divulged, but the natural presump-
ton is that he Is looking over the
transport situation in view Of grea:
impending events.
yGoethals Uses Iron Fist.
BY the iron fist of miltarism Maj
| Gen. George W. Goethals has reorgan
lied the Atlantic transport service as
ruthlessly as he smashed thru i'm
pediments Of earth and rock at Pan
anna. The heads of civilians reserve Of
icers who have failed to make good
are falling as the general Yields the
sharpest ak the war department hAS
yet felt. He has just completed the big
gest shake-up in the embarkation ser
vice that has occurred since the begin.
ming of the war. as result OF which
troops and supplies are moving witt
greater regularity and safety tt
France. 1t is estimated that the eff
fciency of the overseas service has
been increased 100 per cent since Gen
eral Goethals began applying to tht
quartermaster department the rigid
and remorseless rules OF military des
potism.
His accomplishments, which may bt
seen in the improved conditions under
which soldiers and munitions for Gen
eral Pershing's army are crossing thu
Atlantic, form a striking commentar!
upon what might be achieved thruou
the service by one-man rule and cen
tralized military authority in thu
prosecution of the war. He has win
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
THIS WEEK OF WAR
Reviep of Facts and Some Deductions Therefron,. by
a Member of the Tines-Republican Staff

purpose, ostensibly, of going to the re-
lief Of Serbia and Roumania but which
| for some reason did not get far from
their port of deDarkation. This offen-
sive could not be undertaken, however,
by the Austro- German troops remain
( ing on the eastern front and the dis
patch of reinforcements from either the
Italian or western fronts, or both,
would seem to be a hazardous move
ment The allies have a considerable
army in Saloniki. and little Roumania,
with a we'll trained army of 100000 men
/ is still a factor which must be reckon
ed with unless Germany succeeds in
her present design of forcing the ltou-
manians to make a peace favorable to
Germany.
AS predicted by me last week. Japan
has been forced to take cogniZance OF
the German menace in the far east. II
IS believed that in the negotiations
opened with Washington and the cap
itals Of other allied nations Japan has
indicated an intention to inter-
vene in Siberia without joint action by
the entente governments and America,
but prefers their corporation in order
TO give the movement an international
character. Joint action seems to be the
safest policy. II left alone Japan might
be tempted to annex the Pacific side
of siberia in the face of the American
war aims opposed to territorial ex-
pansion.
Attacks on the American sector in
7 =. e, II
feeling Of the Huns toward this nation
because Of its entry into the war An
other object of these incessant at
lacks shows the Germans hold to the
delus!on that the United States is not
in this war in earnest and that what
ever earnestness there is in fact can
be overcome by Furnishing America by
killing off a few of her soldiers. How
ever. the Germans have tested the
mettle of the American soldiers and
have been punished as severely in turn
altho the Huns attacked the Sammies
with the most devilish device of
modern warfare-gas bombs. The Huns
are said 10 have been perfecting these
bombs and if they do break thru the
allied lines it will be, probably, thru the
extensive use OF this inhuman device
OF German kultur.
That the submarine yet is a factor
in the great conflict is shown by the
increase in the number of ships sunk
last week. This increase. while slight,
proves Germany is not ready to concede
the correctness Of the British boast
that the undersea campaign has failed
Of its purpose. England is not yet
starved, but her food stocks are being
rapidly reduced.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

Spain proceeds apace, and the nation
contemplates the spectacle with vari-
GUS emotions; the right IN awe-struch
admiration Of German efficiency am
self confidence: the left in undisguised
Impotence of the hrec;eSanCSs or the
allies; and tl,o neutral masses good :
uaturedly resigned to wondering ana
waiting to see what the future has -
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
Constant sufferer Finds ReIies,

II have been a constant sufferer from
kidney trouble and three months ago
was down sick in bed, for my back
ached 90 severely couldn't get up"
writes c. F. Reynolds, 412 Herrick ST.,
Elmira, N. Y. while in this condition
we read Of Foley Kidney Pills, so I
commenced taking them. In few days
l was up out, of bed" Foley Kidney
Pills strengthen, kidneys and bladder.
Recommended for backache, rheumatic
pains, gore muscles. stiff joints. Sold
everySherc. ADV
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

Special to Times publican,
Iowa City. March 2,-Dr Herman
l.. Won Lackum, formerly of Iowa ti'A
and DySart a brother Of Capt j. h
VonLackum, of the Iowa hasNetfal
five. has been commissioned FIRST
lieutenant in the medical corps and Is
awaiting orders in New YORK. city
where he is in the Orthopad.c hosp
tai doing POSTGRADUATE and research
work He was inferno in the :. L. !
hospital two years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

i. IS impossible to give tie humble. ce
the men fed.
In the emergency station trained
nurse will be in constant attendance
and sick men from trains can be taken
care of until the ambulance arrives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
Horserscine az Cid Sport.

Chester was probably the first place
In England where horseracing was es-
tablished, as in 1900 the mayor Of that
city offered a prize for such a contest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

able, for the men were called away
from as many varied occupations as
there are in the land, to fight-to be
turned into soldiers.
This army Of men with true Amer
lean spirit drilled and drilled hard
listened to instructions and followed
The result is pictured here. The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

Dictated in one branch of the army the
system which thoughtful experts hope
to see extended to every part Of the
fighting machine.
General Goethals is proceeding upon
the militaristic theory that in time of
war neglect is inexcuSable. Under it's
rigid application officers who lack ca
pacity are being dropped from the SER
vice. Explanations don't do. Failure
means investigation, court martial and
dismissal. influence does not save in
competents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

In view Of these developments some
Of the students of the war now are pre-
dieting the next German offensive will
be in Saloniki, where the allies have
considerable army, modified for the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
inefficient Doctors Dropped.

As an indication of the efforts being
made by Surgeon General Gorgas to
weed out inefficient medical officers
from the army the war department an
nounced that 1850 members Of the
medical reserve corps We're discharged
UP to Feb. 2S
due TO "inaptitude for service" the war
department explained that dismissals
for other stated reasons were in many
instances due in a considerable degree
to ineffic.ency or incompetentcy.
Causes for discharges other an in :
aptitude for service" were physical dis
ability. All; to join other branches OF
the military service, 500; designations
IS: domestic difficulties, So needed by
communities, hospitals schools. etc, 81.
During the same period there were
thirty one deaths in the medical re-
serve corps and about 1000 applicants
for commissions were received. Up to
Feb. 20, 2l,7O0 men were accepted for
service in the medical arm and rec
commended for commissions. Com
missions in the reserve corps have
been granted to 1887 and the officers
ordered on active duty. The total
strength Of the medical corps was 49,
S94, divided as follows: Medical corps,
regular army. 1853; medical reserve
corps, 1867; medical corps, National
Guard, 1907, and medical corps, Ma
tional Army, 80.
At the time the United States entered
the war the medical corps embraced
ST. officers. of which 4sO weer regulars
and 3S7 reserve officers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

The conglomerated mass of civilians
in the national army which was start
cd in its organization in mid Septem-
Der Of 1917, but which has been fillins
out all the time until the last Of the
6S-. 900 are in line, has undergone
change that is all the more remark
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
Why Dutch Dislike Huns.

Why Dutch Dislike Huns.
why is the German not loved more
warmly BY his Dutch cousins?" asked
a writer in a German newspaper few
days ago. The editor of the Handles
blad takes the part of 4 candid friend
in a reply printed as an editorial
First of all" he says, the dislike
OF all foreigners prevails everywhere
among the mass of the Dutch people.
because they feel foreigners to be diff
ferent.' Therefore the Dutch masses
dislike Germans, Belgians and English
men. But Germany before the war was
always holding loaded revolver to
our breast-her contempt for Hollands
military power, her thirst for expan.
sion, her wish to try her gigantic and
remarkable war machines, were very
real dangers. The fear Of German mil
itarism was very great, while England
and France gave US no such fear.
Then came the invasion Of Belgium,
This reused not merely pity for small
neutral nation like Belgium, whose
women and children came weeping
and hungry, whose towns and villages
were seen burning across the border.
Few popl will admit that the invasion
OF Belbium was necessary for the de-
Tense of the German frontier, and II
the invasion had not taken place the
war would have been over long ago.
Even supposing that the excuse Of ne
cessity was legitimate, it would just
ify a devastation of Holland tomor-
row, for Germany's love Of justice and
her respect for Dutch freedom and in
dependence are very poor securities.
THE Germans blame the English and
American governments for putting
pressure on Holland, but about the as
sassination by torpedo Of Dutch ships.
about the destruction OF harmless neu-
trail fishing craft, they have nothing to
say"
The writer concludes with a state
ment that, in spite Of this, there has
been recently a certain change of opin-
ion in Holland toward Germany, not
an increased love for Germany, but a
iessened fear of her. This, he says,
is due to the fact that Germany is be-
ing purified by suffering, so that the
growing democracy Of Germany will
soon sweep away the military caste and
promote international brotherhood"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02

civilians of short time ago make a
body Of soldiers fit to represent Uncle
Sam. and that is saying a great deal,
for American soldier standards are the
highest This photograph could be
made in any of the army camps and
the men would all be just as fit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
Huns May Make Drive in Macedonia

cost twenty pfennigs or more. Jump.
ing jacks Of paper and cheap picture
books can no longer be had except
where old supplies are still in stock
Metal toys are few in number. The
pretty toy trains, magic lanterns etc,
which used to be so common, have beenl
turned out only by those manufacture
ers who were also engaged in munition
work and SO commanded supplies Of
the necessary materials.
Toys. which were intended for ex-
port. but which could rot be shipped
owing to the war, made a welcome adj
dition to the supply for home con-
sumption, large quantities of the better
class of toys being thus put at the SER
vice of the home dealer Great diff
culties stand in the way of conveyancs
from the maker to the large towns,
and only after long delay dc toys reach
the retailer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-03-02
German Toy Industry Hit.

The German toy industry is showing
the effects OF more than three years
of war, says the Board Of Trade Jour-
nal in quoting the Berliner Ta.seblatt.
Simplicity is the rule in toy shops at
present. Wood which was formerly
used only for the cheaper sort of toys,
is now the chief material employed.
The manufacture OF new dolls is be-
coming impossible thru lack Of -four,
(used, with cement, in making the bod
ies). Wax, which is employed for the
heads Of the better class dolls, is al
most unobtainable; the same is true
Of the stuffs and lace used for max
ing dolls shoes, hats, dresses, stock
ings, etc. These are only obtainable at
prices four times higher than before
the war, consequently the prices of toys
are higher
The simple cheap toys that formerly
could be bought in the stores or from
street vendors for ten pfennigs now
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02
GARDNER-AN APPRECIATION

Hon. Nicholas Longworth of OhioTo the country Gardner s
taking off, particularly at this time is loss of monumental pro-
portions if entirely epaab Putting aside all question
of his proved usefulness many Legislative fields he had the last
years made himself the cornerstone Congress of the suc
of national military preparedness that shall search van
fear for fill his place Where shall find another with
knowledge of military technique complete energy vast
purpose to force home the truth so indimtable?
His the first raised Congress for preparedness with
and without cation Unfortunately for
months vox CLAIMANTS deserto and fell unheeded upon
the of in high places Mhere though the who
will deny that had greater heed paid his warnings and
ton founded upon them this country would be playing far
active and effective in the that ultimate cost in blood
and would have been infinitely less and the day of victory
far advanced? When the history of these times written when
the services of the American Nation this its time of great
need and their contribution the ultimate victory which WILL
must and shall duly weighed and appraised by pOsety
predict with perfect confidence that high upon the roll of honor will
be written the of Augustus Peabody Gardner statesman pa
triot, and gallant gentleman.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02
OUR GROWTH

Government experts estimate that the population OF continental
United States which the main body OF the country
Guiding island possessions, January was O5OO6OO That
increase of 100000 January 1917 And it's interest
ing note passing that might figure about 100000 OF that in
young coming military during the AT
any that's about the of annual military increment
Also January had general stock Of money amounting
1926 9sOOO of 81 the previous New
Years day.
cash actually circulation 1920 425OOO That is
had apiece pockets and bowls and hose exactly
1915 Gore than we had year ago.
An of which contributes the general impression that the Unit
ed States growing The big population almost who'll
y native and therefore natural and inevitable growth In fact the
migration balance probably went against people left the
country than entered it. The money increase represents likewise
natural and inevitable earnings
Nothing keep this country from growing people and in
wealth. and in whatever other elements the making of
nation Just remember that January 1870 there only
100000 and only had 1862 apiece circulation And
then how many people and how much active cash Wei have
say, January l. 1850.
AS for national wealth. nobody Knows how much it
The only thing certain that it $OOOO0 than twice
much the wealth other nation earth and growing
faster than that of any other nation.
Our population the greatest homogeneous population earth
that is speaking the language and having the cviza
tion-and is increasing faster than any other.
doesn't demand any unusual prophetic to oretel which
going be the foremost nation of the future Heretofore have
played comparatively small part the worlds affairs We are
just coming into heritage just getting stride leader OF
modern civilization Today moral and spiritual weight is
impressive weight of manpOwer and material resources The
rest of the twentieth century is
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02
Third Street VI. L. Church.

Third Street VI. T.. Church.
There will be the usual preachinG
services tomorrow at 10:45 a. m. ant;
Z D. m. Either President Ezra T.
Franklin of Union College, Barbour
vile, or Rev. Toney NJ. Anderson of
the Barbourville NJ. f. Church will be
present and preach. Whichever one
comes can be depended upon to give
sermons that will be well worth hear
ing. The church cordially invites the
public to hear these noted preachers,
Mrs. Carl Dodds will favor the morn
ing service with a solo. Special Choir
us music at night.
Sunday School at $3.50 a, m.
Epworth League devotional service
at 6:15 D. m. led by Mr. h. +. Clark.
Some very important plans for the
League work will be discussed at this
sN""ice. The topic League Goals and
How to Reach Them" will give OPP
portunity for full discussion of the
plans of the League,
Our church has been comfortable IN
the winters coolest weather. You will
enjoy worshiping with us. Come.
s. X. HUNT, Pastor.
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THE BAR CARRIES ON

The voluntary feeochag services of the lawyers of the land
have made the taking of the draft QUESTIONABLE comparatively
matter This work has been don not merely by the young
tOner DESTROYS of extending HE acquaintance also
the older members of the bar whom the spent this duty
has been real loss of pro 'oa income. larger
concerted voluntary service has ardy been rendered
The legal fraternity has earned the thanks of every
had a hard time of it.
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nected with this school is requested to
be present in his class. The atten-
ton Of the parents is called to their
duty In seeing that their children are
present to receive the helpful instruc-
ton this Bible School and Church
gives.
The Endeavor service will have a
special program for their services at
6:15.
The evening church service will be
at seven with the sermon by the pas
tor on "The Use of the Word of God
in Fighting the Christians Battles. +"
We are pleased to see so many strang-
ers at these services. We cordially
welcome all
A. f. STAHL, Pastor.
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, hurch Of Nativity.

Pursuant to written request from
the Vestry and Communicates the
Bishop of the Diocese has appointed a
Lay Reader, ad interim; and hence
the service of the church will thus be
conducted until further noticN.
Morning Prayer and sermon at
10:45 a. m.
Sunday School at $50 a. IN.
The public is cordially invited to
attend
OMAR DODSON. Senior Warden
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Christian Church.

The younger members of the
church are especially urged to pre-
sent at the time of communion and
preaching Sunday morning. The I'M
ion and continuous service in the
morning brings the communion at
about ten-thirty. The services begin
with superintendent w. NJ. Jones in
charge Of the Bible School at $3.50
and closes at 1880. Every child con-
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02

Philadelphia claims the youngest
woman lawyer in the world IN the
person of Miss Cecelie p. Cass, who
at the age of q years has passed her
examination for admission to the bar
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02

Sunday School Sunday at . p. m,
Earl c. Dryden, Superintendent
Preaching at 3 p. m. and Ills p. m,
by the pastor, Rev. o. N. Rees,
Everyone is cordially invited to al
tend these services.
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First NJ. Z. Church, South.

Regular services Sunday morning
and evening. At 1O:45 o'clock, the
pastor will preach on, Making Our
Own Application. Epworth League
at 6:15.
Evening service at Z o'clock. A cor
dial welcome to ALL
WILL b. CAMPBELL, Pastor.
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Bethel Baptist Church.

Sunday School $3.50 a. m.
Preaching morning and evening at
the usual hours by the pastor. b. Y.
p L. meeting from $50 TO 1880 p. m.
Prayer service Wednesday evening
from 8 to p. m. All are welcome
to each of these services.
r. JACKSON, Pastor.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02

The Italian Government has award
ed prizes for meritious services to
nearly 10000 women employed in
agricultural work.
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First Presbyterian Church.

Preaching by the pastor at 10:45 a.
m. and Z p. m.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m, a. NJ.
J. Cochran, Superintendent.
Christian Endcavor at G p. m.
All cordially invited.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-02-02

The street railway of Johnston, Pa,
is engaging women to take the places
Of the motormen and conductors who
have entered the army or gone to the
mines or mills at higher wages.
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The Daily Public Ledger and the
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune for
$3.50 per year.
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Where the Religious Exercises WIN
Be Held on tho Sabbath.

Christian Science Church.
Christian Science Church sunday
morning 10:45 @. A. Il. Hall. Cox
Building.
Gospel Mission Church.
Gospel Mission Church, Short
street Services 1890 and 1880 Sun
day.
REV. L. J. STICKLEY, Pastor.
Bull Creek NJ. 4. Church.
Services at the Bull Creek NJ. Il.
Church every first and third Sunday
afternoons 2:30 p. m.
]. f. RUGGLES, Pastor.
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Bull Greek NJ, Il. Church.
vt. Patrlck's Church.

! st. Patr1ck's Church.
Until differently announced, the SER
vices will accord with this schedule:
Sunday: First mass at A. m. Sec
ond mass at 10 a. m. Benediction OF
the Most Blessed Sacrament at 3 p. m.
Week Days: Masses at $3.50 and s
a. m.