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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
LADY slAPs FACE Dr.
ROASTING PROHlEER

II anyone is glad because the war
Is making them money II evidently
is not safe to say so In public, ac-
cording to an incident which is relat-
ed as recently having happened on
an incoming train on the Coos Bay
line.
A we'll dressed man on the train
made the remark that he did not
care how long the war lasted as II
was making him money every day.
He did not specify just how the war
was profitable to him or in what
business he was engaged, but that
did not make any difference.
His statement was overheard by a
lady in the coach. She stepped up
to him and slapped him on one side
OF his face.
THAT is for my boy at Camp
Lewis" said the lady. Then she
slapped the man on the other side
OF tho face and said:
"That Is for my son who Is serv-
ing In France"
The incident created much amuse-
ment on the part OF others, on the
train who witnessed the proceeding
and who were also harboring feel
Ing of disgust at the man who gloat,
ed over his war profits.
The situation became SO embar.
RAISING for the man that he got of
at the next station. No one seemed
to be able to identify him.--Coos
Bay Harbor.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
HUNS. LEAVE RUIN.
BEHIND IN FLIGHT
kaiser's Soldiers Continue to Loot
and Burn While Leaders Claim
Innocence-Victims Shelled

With the Allied Armies in France
and Belgium, Oct. 21.-Reliable in
formation received from the other
side Of the line indicates that the
German retreat will carry the enemy
back many miles, II not all the way
to Germany itself. Many prisoners
captured on different parts Of the
line declare Belgium and France are
In process of evacuation.
Guns from the Belgian coast are
known to have reached Antwerp,
but at the moment It is not certain
whether they have gone beyond that
city. Air material has been trans
ferred from Ghent to Brussels.
Forty bridges have been thrown
across the Meuse in the neighbor-
hood Of Huy, southwest Of Liege, and
the source from which this informa-
ton is derived says that these are in
preparation for the retreat Of the
Germans behind their own frontier.
The country from which the Ger
mans are Withdrawing offers strfk-
ing proof OF German brutality and
destructiveness. When they retired
from a town the civilians were in
formed that they need have no fear
Of remaining there. as the town
would not be shelled. On this prom
Use many civilians remained. but the
Germans dropped numerous shells
into the place and several civilians,
among them women, were wounded.
This crime has been added to those
already chalked up against the Ger
mans by the British army.
Preliminary reconnaissances in
vast stretches Of recaptured terri
tory show that in addition to the
destruction of military establish
ments the Germans before departing
demolished every factory and all
mines. In many houses the Ger
mans placed "booby traps" and in
fernal machines. which apparently
were designed as much for civilians
as for soldiers.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
TWO AMERICAN DIVISIONS HURL HUNS
BACK WITH THE SKILL OF VETERANS

With the American Forces North
of Rheims. Oct. 1G, Wednesday
Perhaps the most glorious page in
Anne rican military history in this
war has just been concluded in the
Champagne battle, in which two di-
visions Of United States troops-the
Second and the 36th-have done
the inadequately heralded part of
forcing back the German hordes
facing the famous city of Rheims.
The work of the Americans was
more notable because one of the
American divisions--the S6th-en-
tered the terrific battle at an import
ant point. Although new to fight
ing and without ever having heard
shellfire before, the division with
stood the most bitter German coun-
ter attacks without flinching. The
efforts of the two units were praised
publicly In an order issued by Gen
eral Naul, in command OF the 21st
French Army corps, with which the
Americans were brigaded. The Gen.
eral said:
"on October the Second Ameri-
can division, having arrived during
the night in the sector of the 21st
Army corps. attacked the fortified
crest Of Blanc Mont and captured II
In few hours despite the desperate
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

resistance of the enemy. In the fol-
lowing days it made an extended ad-
vance on the slopes to the north.
THE seth Division, recent for
nation and as yet incompletely or
ganized, was ordered into the line
on the night of October 6-7 to re-
lieve, under conditions particularly
delicate the Second division and to
dlslodge the enemy from the crests
north of st. Etienne and throw him
back to the Aisne. Although being
under fire for the first time the
young soldiers of General Smith, ri
valing in their combative spirit and
tenacity the old and valiant regi,
ments OF General Lejuene, accom-
plished all the tasks set for them.
"To all the general commanding
the army corps is happy to address
the most cordial expression OF his
recognition and his best wishes for
future service. but the past is proof
of the future"
While the French were held up by
strong German defensive positions,
the American Second division at
tackled on two-mile front west OF
Somme-Py. broke through the enemy
positions and rapidly advanced a
(Noukiuuad np poo Enurl
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
THREE TEUTON PAPERS SAY
KAISER MUST ABDICATE

London, Oct. 20.-The abdication
of Emperor Wilhelm and the crown
prince is the only means of solving
the terrible crisis" according to
opinions expressed by the Munich
Post. the Swaeoische Tagwacht and
Frankische Morgen Post, an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from
Zurich says.
1t is added that the more rapidly
the abdication is brought about, the
better for the country.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

Washington. Oct. 21.-Germany's
reply Is regarded here as an awk-
ward attempt to accept President
Wilson's terms for an armistice.
However, 1t is believed that the wire
less version Is somewhat garbled.
and the official text is awaited.
The general impression seems to
be that the German reply does not
close the door to future exchanges.
The German denial that atrocities
have been committed are immaterial.
The important thing is that the
atrocities have now apparently been
ordered stopped.
The question OF negotiations for a
permanent peace IL quite aside from
the cessation OF hostilities under the
condition imposed by the allied COM
mander In the field. Before enter
Ing such negotiations the allies must
be satisfied that the German war
''' 'o oiO po"Ciitoo W Ttuldlu III COu-
troll. II not actually out OF control.
London, Oct 21.-The German re-
ply to President Wilson's note has
been received. Germany has order
ed the submarine commanders to
cease torpedoing passenger ships.
but denies any illegal or inhuman
acts. Germany hopes the United
States will approve of no demand
that will be irreconcilable with the
honor OF the German people, nor
with the opening OF a way to a peace
Of justice.
Germany protests against the ref
erence OF President Wilson to Illegal
acts, and denies that the German
navy purposely destroyed lifeboats
with passengers. She proposes that
the facts be cleared up by neutral
commissions.
The German government suggests
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
5000 HEINIES ARE
DRIVEN INTO HOLLAND

London, Oct. 21.-Fifteen thou
sand retreating German soldiers
have been interned in Holland after
being cut of by Belgian troops NOV
ing northward from Eeclo, accord
ing to reports from the frontier
reaching Amsterdam and transmit
ted by the Exchange Telegraph COM
pany.
Belgian soldiers took charge OF
the Dutch-Belgian border last night
and were received enthusiastically
by the populace.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
BIG AMERICAN BOMBER
MAKES 12O MILES PER HOUR

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 21.--A big
Handley-Page army bombing plane
on its way to Dayton arrived here
Saturday shortly before noon. Garry
ing seven men and five guns, the
machine left Buffalo Saturday morn
ing, covering the So miles between
Buffalo and Erie in 46 minutes. A
great reception Vas given the pilot
and passengers when they alighted.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
"GAS MASKS" WILL BE
WORN IN SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco. Oct. 21.--The peo-
pie OF San Francisco are to be re-
quested to wear gauze masks while
at their employment downtown and
while on the streets, 1t was decided
late last night after a meeting Of
state and local boards of health.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
WILL GIVE HUNGAR|ANS
THEIR INDEPENDENCE

Amsterdam, Oct. 21.-,Emperor
Charles will shortly issue manifes-
to to the Hungarian people, an
nouncing the independence Of Hun
gary, according to Budapest cor
respondent. ..l.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

AVIATOR BAEFLED.
IN BOLD ATTEMPT
%h'fi -. 49,. q.
Lieut.. Duncan Badly Injured when
Rope Breaks rs He Slides Down
Barrack Walls

Geneva. Oct. 2i--Lieutenant Dun
can. an American aviator interned In
Switzerland. made bold but futile
attempt TO escape Wednesday. The
rope. made OF bedclothes. broke as
he was sliding down the wall around
the barracks. He was badly injured.
but continued In his attempt to get
away. He was later captured.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
BLOCK CHANNEL BY
SINKING ANOTHER SHIP

With the Allies in Belgium, Oct.
21.--Before leaving Ostend, the Ger
mans scuttled large mail boat
alongside the old British warship
Vindicitive, which was sunk in the
channel last May, thus making doub-
ly sure that the channel will be
blocked for a long time.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
LOAN. OAllA' SUBSCRIPTIONS
NUMBER 25,O0O,0OO

Washington, Oct. 21.-It is esti-
mated that there are $4,000, 1000
subscribers to the Fourth Liberty
loan and that the oversubscription
will amount to several million dol
lars.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
sen. PO|N||DjIExTER. D WOULD
. FORBID FURTHER PARLEY
Military Leaders Of Germany Make Bold Effort to Cover
Up Their Heinous Acts--Say Troops We're Ordered to
Spare Private Property. and Protect Civilians

Washington. Oct. 2I.-Senator
Poindexter has introduced Joint
resolution proposing that congress
forbid further negotiations with Ger
many. until the German military
forces surrender Internationally.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

Paris, Oct. 21..-A Zurich dispatch
says the difference of opinion on the
different points in the German re-
ply have arisen in the reichstag,
which will postpone the reply for
several days.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
CASUALTY LIST

The following casualties are re-
ported by the commanding general OF
the American expeditionary forces
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
NAMES TWO
LIEUTENANT GENERALS
Washington, Oct. 21.-President
Wilson has nominated Major Cen
erals Hunter Liggett and Robert
Bullard to be lieutenant generals,
SEEKING WORKERS

The Jewish Welfare board seek
ing four hundred men above draft
age to do war work at home and
abroad.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

Wounded. degree undetermined
Corporal Marie ]. Young, Portland.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

Washington. Oct. 21.-Secretary
Lansing says he has reason to be-
lieve that the GermSn reply will be
received before the day is over.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21
PERsHING STATES THAT HUNS
ARE CENTERING ALL EFFORTs
TO CHECK AMERICANS
BIG BATTLE BELIEVED IMMINENT
Kaiser's Forces to Inflict Heaviest
Casualties Possible Upon Inyinci-
BILE Men From West

Washington. Oct. 21.--Generai
Pershing reports that Germany is
drawing heavily upon other parts
of the western front for reinforce
ments to check the Americans north
Of verdun. German prisoners say
that Germany intends to dispute
every foot Of the American advance
west of the Meuse, and to inflict the
heaviest possible casualties upon the
Americans.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

to the president that an opportunity
be brought about TO- fixing details
OF the evacuation OF occupied terri
tories. The note says that Germany
has dispatched orders to submarine
commanders precIuding the subma-
rining of passenger ships, and an
nounces a fundamental change in
the German constitution, providing
for the representation OF people in
decisions concerning peace and war.
Germany In her note claims the
sanction OF international law for
carrying out the destruction OF pro-
perty during retreats and says her
troops are under strict instructions
to spare private property and to care
for the population to the best Of
their ability; that where transgres-
sions occur the guilty should be pun
ished. t' ~ Hc T''1
The note says that no future Ger
man government will be able to take
or hold Office unless they possess the
confidence Of the majority of the
reichstag. Germany agrees that
the conditions OF an armistice should
be left to the military advisers and
the actual standard OF power on
both sides Of the field should form
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

Paris, Oct. 20.-The German ne
ply to President Wilson will an
nounce the immediate suspension OF
warfare and other political guaran-
tees, German newspapers say, ac-
cording to a Geneva dispatch to
Information.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

London, Oct. 21.-The allies were
within ten miles OF Ghent last night.
In the valenciennes region tn Brit
ish are approaching ST. Amand. six
miles northeast Of Valenciennes. and
north Of Tournai they are pushing
forward to the line of the Scheldt
river.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-10-21

With the Anglo-American Forces
East of lie Cateau, oct.ts 21,The
Americans fighting beside the Brit
ish have advanced 13 miles within
the last six days. General Haig
has highly commended them. ~
The British took over 5000 pris-
oners yesterday. and crossed the Sell
le river on a wide front.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21

this process on the personnel Of .
particular regiment New York ma
tional guard or national army divi-
sion, might be in the front line. Be-
hind it in the same corps might stand
an Illinois division in the second
line and far western division in the
third line, or either of these support
ing divisions might be a regular unit.
composed of men from all parts of
the United States. Gradually, as its
casualties and other requirements in
creased, the New York division would
become filled with men from the 9TH
er divisions or, when it was in re-
serve, would feed many of its original
New York men into the division
ahead of it. If they continued in the
same relations long, the three divi-
sions would become composites of all
three with steady flow of casuals,
introduced from the United States at
the third line, still further diluting
their original neighborhood complex
ion.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21
Various Forces
To Lose Identity
NOT RESPONSIBLE TO KEEP Ma
TIONAL ARMY GUARDSMEN
AND REGULARS SEPARATE

Washington, March 15.-The neigh
borhood character Of national army
and national guard units is certain to
vanish as the war progresses in the
opinion of army officials. British and
French forces already have undergone
the process and it now is being felt
by American front line divisions, as
the system of defense, held indispen-
sable by General Pershng and the
allied chieftains to keep the front line
at full fighting strength.
Plans projected by the general
staff for erecting replacement sys-
tenn to handle nearly a quarter Of
million men this year, it's is under
stood, are founded on acceptance Of
the fact that localization cannot be
maintained. ....
Eventually, it is believed that en-
listed men of the regular, national
army and national guard will be in
termixed throughout all divisions at
the front.
Must Be One Unit
Congress expressed decided pref
erence for localization of the national
army in the selective service law, but
many officers have maintained insis-
tently, that it should be impossible
to handle the army except as one
great unit. The facts promise to bear
out that view, it is said, and with the
replacement of casualties, the weld
ing of the expeditionary forces into
one homogeneous unit has already
begun.
In an opinion rendered last Septem-
Der, Acting Judge Advocate General
Anzell sustained absolutely the legal
right of the department to transfer
officers and men among the regulars,
national army and national guard as
found necessary. Fl
The six division corps organization
adopted by General Pershing was
devised to give corps commander a
two-division front to hold, backed up
by two divisions on the second line
and two divisions on the third line.
AS casualties occur in front line divi-
sions, men are drown from second
line divisions and second line units
fill up Immediately front third line
divisions.
AS an illustration of the effect of !
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21
STATE FURNISHING
OFFICERS BONDS
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
CLAIMS FALSE STATEMENTS
HAVE BEEN MADE

That the public may know what
kind of competition the State Bond
ing Department must contend with in
it's hard fought, and recently acquir-
! ed position in the business field, will
| be readily seen from the following
quotation copied from letter sent
out to township clerks by one of the
private bonding companies of our
State:
"The time March 19th) for the
biennial meeting and election of town.
ship officers is close at hand. Bonds
| will be necessary as in former years.
Inasmuch as the State Legislature
failed to provide sufficient funds to
carry on the work Of the State Bond
ing Department, it will be necessary
for you to secure surety bonds as you
have in the past"
These are the first few lines only,
but will suffice for the purpose.
In the interest of the State Bond
ing Department, wish to announce
to the public, that this statement is
erroneous and false, and intended to
mislead the respective officials having
the bonding of public officers in
charge. The fact is, that the State
has already issued about .140 bonds
and the premiums on same, amount
ing to over $230O.O0 are now on de-
posit with the State Treasurer.
Thousands of blanks have been
sent out to the County Auditors and
township clerks and general stam-
pede for applications is anticipated
after the March elections.
Special attention is called to Sec.
IL of the Bonding Act, where it states
that no public moneys must be paid
out for such bonds, except to the
State Bonding Department.
1t is only fair, that the public
should know these facts, and we trust
that general patronage will be ex-
tended the Bonding Department in
order that the 100000 fund may be
reached as quickly as possible. Af-
ter that the interest on this fund
should make the department self sus-
tanning.
Other papers please copy.
S. o. Olsness,
Commissioner of Insurance.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21
SAGE TEA BEAUT|A|ES
AND DARKENs HAIR
Don't Stay Gray! It Darkens
So Naturally that No.
body can Tell.

You can turn gray, faded hair beau
tifully dark and lustrous almost over
night if you'll get a 5o-cent bottle Of Q!
"Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound
at any drug Store. Millions of bottles of
this old famous Sage Tea Recipe, i'm
proved by the addition of other ingredi-
ents, are sold annually, says a we'll
known druggist here, because it darkens
the hair SO naturally and evenly that no
one can tell it has been applied.
Those whose hair is turning gray or
becoming faded have surprise awaiting
them. because after one or two applica-
tions the gray hair vanishes and your
locks become iuxuriantly dark and beau
tiful.
This is the age Of youth. Gray-haired, !,
unattractive folks aren't wanted around,
so get busy with Wyeth's Sage and Sui
ph,1r Compound tonight and you'll be de-
iighted with your dark, handsome hair
and your youthful appearance within :
few days. -,
This preparation is q toilet requisite
md is not intended for the cure, mitiga.
tion or prevention of disease.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21
THE BACK YARD GARDEN

A surprising amount of vegetable:
can be raised in the back yard gar
den. The rows can be quite close to-
gether, l to feet, and the late sea-
son plants can be started between the
rows of early vegetables. For in.
stance, plant peas, onions, carrots
and beets in rows 2 feet apart and
then plant radishes, onion sets and
earlv beets between the rows, thus
making the rows 1 foot apart till
these early season vegetables are
used. Sweet corn, beans, cabbage,
potatoes, etc., can be in rows 2 feet
apart. Each one will need to do a
lot of planning in order to secure the
best use of the space available
Division N. Oak. Agr. College.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21
Red Cross Notes

Scores of farmers in North Da-
kota have obtained iron crosses, not
the black crosses of Prussianism but
Red Crosses made from sheet iron to
be used next summer in marking off
acres of land the produce from which
had been pledged to the Red Cross.
At Tioga, Ray and Mott, all small
North Dakota towns, nearly every
farmer in the vicinity has pledged a
part of his next years crop.
! AS a reward for growing and
snarling when the word "Kaiser" is
mentioned, red dog in Quinn, S. D.,
has been presented with a Red Cross
membership.
Women of the Moorhead, Minn., Red
Cross chapter announced two two
workless and knitless days last week
, when all workers in the Red Cross
rooms pledged themselves to 60 out
and collect money with which to buy
more material for their work.
Many men in Great Falls, Mont,
have announced observance of "shave-
less day. once each week for the ben
eft of the Red Cross. Money that
they would otherwise give to BARRIERS
will be turned over to the local chap
ter.
The speed record in knitting has
again been broken; this time by
Red Cross worker of Grand Forks,
N. D. Mrs. George Butterwick, men,
Der of the Red Cross society of St.
Marks Lutheran church, completed
standard sweater in hours and so
minutes.
A flower sale was held in Hoskins,
N. D., recently and the entire pro-
ceeds were turned over to the Bis
marck Red Cross fund. Florists of
the town donated everything they
had in the floral line for the sale, and
$256 ,sas raised during the day.
Williston graphic., 1918-03-21

AS reward for growing ant
snarling when the word "Kaiser" il
mentioned, a red dog in Quinn, S. D.
has been presented with Red Cros!
membership.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-26
WEST VIRGINIA IS
STRONG FOR W.S.S.
Was Seventh Among the
States in Per Capita
Sales During July.
Robs L. Archer, State Director.

West Virginia has begun to make a
strong showing in War Savings Stamp
sales. A bulletin received today from
Washington showing the relative
standing Of the states In per capita
sales for July and the per capita sales
for the entire campaign up TO August
!, indicates that West Virginia was
seventh among the states in July and
stands eighteenth in sales for the
campaign.
The total receipts for War Savings
and Thrift Stamps, cash value, sold
TO West Virginia in July were S4,770,.
675.55. This was equal to per capita
sales OF $685..
The states ahead OF West Virginia
in per capita sales for the month arc
Vermont, South Dakota. Oregon, Ken.
lucky, Kansas and Nevada.
Total sales for the campaign up to
August l made in West Virginia are
reported as S9.399.99114. This repre-.
sents 4 per capita OF $66 against an
average per capita for the nation OF
$5.43.
1t denotes a notable advance made
by West Virginia during July as at
the first Of that month she stood TWEEN.