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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04
From Sunny Italy
xIlbank Boy Sends Greetlng From
italian Front

Jean A. Fitch, who is in active
service with the American expe-
ditionary forces in Italy, writes
that he is we'll and happy, get
ting three square meals a day,
and says his friends need not
worry about him. He says he had
a fine voyage, but few on the
boat being sea sick, the water
being calm during the entire
voyage. The days were warmth
being the last of July, and the
nights cool and moonlit, every,
body enjoyed the evenings on
deck. He says: "On our arrival
at the station port where we dis
embarked we were greeted by
the mechanics and the staff, who
had come over before us. We
marched off the boat and
through the town, and really you
can't imagine the splendor of our
reception. CALIFORNIA; rose tour
nament had nothing on us. We
were about the first U. S. sol
diers in Italy, after the parade
we marched to a garrison where
speeches were given, and we
were made comfortable until our
camp was established. Our first
night in Italy was a comfortable
one. We slept on hospital beds,
with mattress and white sheets
and feather pillows. After many
nights in the hunks on the boats
it was just like home to us. There
were shower baths and tanks for
bathing and a canteen where we
could buy eats, fruit, ETC., and all
the wine we wanted. After a
bath and something to eat l
went to bed and slept like boy,
but in the morning | was cover
ed with cooties; but | didn't mind
little thing like bed bugs, after
seven mile hike with so lb.
pack on my back. At first some
Of the boys couldn't sleep on ac-
count Of the bugs, but they got
used to them after day or so,
when we moved to our new camp.
| haven't been sick day since
left the States, and have been
kept too busy to get lonesome or
home sick.
I have seen a lot of the town
and country, and expect to see a
lot more. 1t certainly seems
funny not to see a wooden build
ing of any kind. Everything is
stone and of Roman design. Our
camp here is not very large, but
we get out once or twice a week,
and can go wherever we wish
We go swimming every night
and have shower baths here in
camp, but with it all will be glad
to get back to the good old U. S.
Jean Fitch,
u. S. Amb. Sun. with Italian
Army"
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Red Cross Drive for Belgian Relief

Anyone having clothing to spare
for the Belgians kindly leave same
at the Farmers Room at the Court
House, Monday and Tuesday, Octo-
her 7th and 9Th. Shoes are espe-
cially needed. For further inform
alton call any Of the committee.
Mrs Robert D. Jones
Mrs. Thad L. Fuller
Miss Gladys Brannon
Anyone who cannot possibly get
the things down to the room
should please notify one Of the COM
mittee.
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Beg Stone Fair

We enjoyed a visit to the
Milestone Valley fair at Big
Stone City last Friday. The Big
Stone people have made the fair
a most successful enterprise, and
an event looked forward to by
the community with great inter-
est each year. There was a good
showing OF we'll bred live stock,
as we'll as a fine display of agri-
cultureal products, vegetables,
grains and field crops of the vari-
Gus kinds, making a very fine
showing. The horticultural ex-
hibit was particularly attractive;
in the apple display there were q
great number of entries, there
being 80 entries of the Wealthy;
9 Of the Hybernal; 8 Of the Oke-
bena: 9 Northwestern Greening;
z Peerless; 6 Pattens Greening: 5
Malinda; S Minnesota Crah 8
Repka Malenka and 8 Longield;
z each OF Wolf River and Nc
Mahon and one each Of Jewell's
Winter and Plumb's Cider.
Prof. N. E. Hanson, of the
State College at Brookings, who
is an expert in horticulture, and
who made a visit to Siberia a 1ew
years ago to secure horticultural
and forage plants for the north
west, was the Judge awarding
premiums on fruits. Prof. Ham
son gave an interesting lecture
Friday afternoon, illustrated
with stereopticon pictures, on his
journeyings in Siberia.
One of the curiosities on exhi-
bition at the Big Stone fair was
a German soldiers helmet, which
was secured by Corporal Roy
Mobiles in France and forwarded
to his father, who is the railroad
station agent at Big Stone, and
which reached Big Stone while
the fair was n progress. The
thing weighed some q pounds.
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naryin Does Nobly

The little village of Marvin last
Saturday had red cross auction
sale at which over $1,000 was real
lied for the organization. Some
5000 was taken in from the dinner
served.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04

George Stoddard, one of the
substantial farmers of Mazeppa,
was in town last week getting
prepared for liberty loan work.
Miss Ida Feitz Of Melrose is
engaged as clerk in the Thirsk
store.
Miss Ruth Bennett of Sisseton
was the guest of her cousin, Miss
Hazel Morrill, for several days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. q. McPher-
son are making arrangements to
move to Red Cloud, Neb., next
week, where they will make their
home for the winter with an
aged sister Of Mrs. Mcpherson.
Mrs w. J. Ferguson has been
q guest at the F. r. Schneider
home during the week, while at
tending to the fixing and closing
up Of her residence building fol
the winter. Her son Kenneth il
attending the high schoolin Min
neapolis, and she reports tha
DR.. Ferguson writes that he il
enjoying army life and getting
along nicely.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04
Excelsior Club

The Excelsior club met at the
home Of Miss Mesmer, September
25. and delegates were elected to
attend the State Federation OF
Clubs, at Sioux Falls. October 49,
10.
The topic for the study for the
afternoon was the American flag
and for what it stands. Interest.
ing papers and magazine articles
were read on the subject. The
meeting adjourned to meet October
I'd, with Mrs. F. B. Roberts.
Reporter
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President Wilson to the National
Army September 8, 1917.

You are undertaking great duty.
The heart OF the whole country is
with you. The eyes OF all the world
will be upon you, because you are in
some special sense the soldiers OF
freedom. Let it be your pride,
therefore, to show all men. every
where, not only what good soldiers
yu are. but also what good men you
are, keeping yourselves at and
straight in every thing, and pure
and clean through and through:
Let us set for ourselves . stand
ard SO high that it will be glory
10 live up to it, and then let us live
up 70 1t and add . now laurel to the
crown OF America. Ny affectionate
confidence goes with you in every
battle ana every test. God keep
and guide you.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04
Want 10 Den the Uniform

Forest Gardner and Harold Con-
right left Monday for the cities.
where they expect to enlist in the
aviation branch Of the army or the
navy. Tuesday afternoon six more
boys. Walter Fenner. William Allen
Clarence Berkner, Elmer Carlson
Gust Kline and Lester Amsden all
went to apply for admission into
the navy or the aviation branch Of
the army.
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The German Kaiser to his Troops
Embarking for China,
July q. 1900.
When you face the enemy he
will be beaten! No quarter will
be given! No prisoners will be
taken! Whoever falls into your
hands. let him be at your mercy!
just as the Huns q thousand years
ago, under their King, Atilla.
gained . reputation in virtue Of
which they still appear mighty in
tradition and story. 30 may the
name German be established by
you in China in such manner that
for . thousand years no Chinaman
Will ever again even dare to look
oskance at 4 German. .-Berliner
Tagoblatt. July %, 1900.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04

At the regular meeting Of the
Ladies Aid society Of the Methodist
church Thursday afternoon Of last
week at the home Of Mrs. L. He.
bert the following officers were
elected for the year:
President-Mrs. Archie Lowthian
Vice Pres. Mrs. Geo. Liebenstein
Secretary-Mrs. Bert Nixon
Treasurer-Mrs. w. w. Downie
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Auction Sale

Henry Schultz, who lives mile
southwest of Corona is advertising
seven head Of horses, seventeen head
Of cattle, q SPLENDID lot of new
farm machinery. including a new
1920 International Mogul tractor
and q 1918 Ford. The auction sale
starts Tuesday. October Is, at 1890
There will be free lunch at noon.
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COAL

r You may be able to get hard coal
and you may not-in either case
you can get Haynes Coal. Of B. w.
Lanphier that will take the place Of
hard coal in any stove or furnace.
Price right; Not over $3.50 per
ton; may be less. Mail or phone
orders to 3. w. Lanphier. Milbank
S. D.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04
Golden Wedding

Following is a little more COM
plete notice Of the 5Oth wedl
ding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gustave Liebe than was printed
at the time:
On September Is, at $3.50 p. M,
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav
Liebe was the scene of a pretty
gathering when this worthy cou-
pie celebrated the 5Oth anniver-
sary of their wedding. Their
children, relatives and immediate
friends were present and enjoyed
the occasion very much. Rev.
w. G. Menges read the ceremony
and addressed the gathering with
fitting remarks. Several selec-
tions were sung by Mr.. and Mrs.
Menges with either accompani-
ment. The home was nicely and
appropriately decorated, and
many beautiful gifts were pre-
sented to the happy bridal cou-
pie who greatly enjoyed the oc-
casion- A most enjoyable dinner
was served and everyone seemed
to be equal to the occasion.
Mr.. John Neuenberg, of this
city, an old friend of Mr.. and
Mrs. Liebe, and Mrs. Fred Bohn,
of jamestown. N. D., a sister of
Mrs. Liebe, told the gathering
interesting words Of former days
Of their acquaintance with the
bridal couple. Mr.. Nuremberg
told them how he met them with
his wagon at the depot in 1880,
and drove over the lonely prairie
q long way. He told Of the hard
ships, the disappointments, ETC.,
of the pioneer days, which made
all appreciate the present day
comforts SO much more, as the
foundation for these comforts
certainly were laid by the hard
working pioneers. Mrs. Fred
Bohn tod of similar experiences
and remarked that she was the
bridesmaid fifty years ago, and
reminded the gathering of inter-
esting facts in those days in re-
gard to their wedding.
The guests remained together
up to a late hour, entertained by
music and happy chatting which
will long be remembered.
Mr.. Gustav Benjaman Jonathan
Liebe was born Oct. 2, 1912, in
Germany and Mrs. Caroline
Liebe, nee jam, was born in Ger
many on Jan. II, 1876.
They were married on the 18th
of September, 1868: they had ten
children Of which six died in in-
fancy. They came to this coun-
try in 1880, and settled on a
homestead near Milbank, S. D.
They went through a great deal
Of hardships in the earlier years,
especially through the severe
winters; sickness and deaths in
the family added much to their
distress. Nevertheless through
hard work, perseverance and saw
ing, their efforts were crowned
with success, so they are enabled
to spend the sunset of their life
as retired farmers in the city of
Milbank, of which they have
been respected citizens for the
last eight years.
May they both be granted
many happy years in the midst
of their loved ones and friends.
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The YELLOW TICKET
Two Days at Bentley Grand, Friday
and Saturday, October nth
and 18th.

The story deals with amazing ad-
ventures Of Anna Mirrel, a young
Jewish girl of exceptional beauty,
whom the Secret Service of Russia
attempt to force into the life of an
outcast because Of her race.
Baron Audrey, head of the Ok
rama (Secret Police), sends Petrov
Paviak to the small town Of Tase-
pevka to. stir up the Moujiks against
the jews in that district.
The storm Of violence breaks
shortly after Anna Mirrel sends her
father on his way to St. Peters
burg. The Moujiks massacre the
Jews, among them Anna's mother.
Anna receives word from St.
Petersburg that her father is dying.
Unable to leave 1.-THE pale of the
settlement with q passport from
the Secret. Police, Anna throws her.
self upon their mercy. Insolently
they tell her there is only one pass
port which she may have. She
eagerly requests it and is handed
the Yellow Ticket, the badge Of
dishonor which is carried by the un-
fortunate outcasts of society.
Believing that she may accept
the ticket in the crisis and still re-
main virtuous, Anna takes it. She
is subjected to the jibes and coarse
Jokes of every official she encoun-
ers. She finds her father being
cared for in the home OF Marya
Varenka, whose little sister becomes
a victim Of the Okrana, and throws
herself from the window of Baron
Andrey's house. Although torn
by anguish and hatred, Marya aids
Anna. Father Mirrel dies shortly
after Annals arrival.
Anna finds a letter of recon-
mendation in the effects of Marya,
and after burying her father seeks
employment by using Marya's 8 name.
She is engaged as tutor by Mr..
Saaton. an American diplomat,
whose daughter desires to learn the
Russian language. in the Seaton
home she meets and gives material
to Julian Rolfe. an American jour-
nalist, who is writing series of
articles. exposing Russia. The po-
lice. bounding Anna, learn that she
is the source. An agent of the
Okrana pursues and terrjfies her.
Rolfe comes to her defense. but
is powerIess in the face Of the Sec
ret Police. Anna is discharged.
As she is leaving the Seaton home,
Baron Audrey invites her to call at
his apartm ent. She is followed to
her boarding house by Secret Ag-
ent of the Okrana and driven into
the street.
Rolfe arrives a few moments lat
ter and searches everywhere for her
in vain. In desperation, Anna
goes to the apartment of Baron
Audrey. Instead Of giving her
protection, he attacks her and she
is forced to kill him to save her
honor. Anna gives herself up to
the Police, admitting that she has
killed the Baron-an intensely dra-
matte and unexpected climax is un-
folded.
Two days. Friday and Saturday
October 1lth and 18th. Matinee
Saturday afternoon at $3.50 ad.
mission lOc and 25c. Evening two
shows 500 to 10 100 o'clock. 25-5Oc.
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Woman's Federation

On October 9th to 10th. the
State Federation Of Women's Clubs
will hold their annual gathering at
Sioux Falls. Mrs. NJ. G.. Miles will
represent the excelsior club and
Mrs. w. w. Downie will attend as
president Of the fifth district.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04

The friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Eastman of Ortonville
will be interested to know that q
little girl was born to them last
week.
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following Kaiser explanation why
the civilized world caacterizes the German Huns It is
appaon which the Kaiser himself suggested for them
spirit this address that the barbar of the German
committed in France Belgium and the other conquered territory
In the words Of President Wilson departing
soldiers The addresses forcb present the difference be-
German .'kutur and American civilization
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-10-04
Fourth Liberty Loan.

Chairman BlOmQuist of the liberty
loan committee yesterday reported
that the county's quota of e525,0O0 had
not yet been fully subscribed, tho
total up to noon yesterday having
been less than $500, 900. The great
mass of the loyal people have come
forward gladly to take up the loan,
aud there are only q few instances
where sufficient patriotism has not
been showr to take up the individual
allotment as made by the constituted
authorities. If the parties continue
refuse to take up their allotment
we do not know just what measures
will be taken to help them see their
duty, but we do know it is not good
time to be showing an umpatriotic 1T
titude toward the American govern
ment when a million and b. halt of
our youth are on the fields OF Europe
| facing death for America and Ameri-
can freedom. We trust that all will
come up and put Grant county where
she belongs in this matter.
Mrs. Lola Beisner, Of Tappan.
N. D., is visiting her mother, Mrs.
G. w. Prevey this week, and is
accompanied with her two chill
dren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A Williams
of Aberdeen we've in town yes
terday meeting old friends and
attending to some business mat
ters.
Oscar johnson, of Labolt, was
over at the county seat Wednes-
day attending to some business
matters.
The Charles Port family are
selling their household goods and
expect to remove to California
this winter, where Mrs. Ports
father is living near Calexioo.
Leonard Kaercher writes 70
his parents here that he success.
fully passed the aviation examin-
alton, and has been transferred
to . Texas camp for training.
Mrs. L. w. Thirsk arrived
home the first Of the week after
q couple Of weeks visit with her
mother in Minneapolis and her
brother Ray in Milwaukee.
| Mrs. X. e. Huesby. who had
been in the cities for q month or
80 past while undergoing ! sur-
gical operation, returned home
last week, improved IN health.
Her sister returned with her for
q few days visit In Milbank.
/ Mr.. N. j. Bleser, who has been
visiting his mother and other
friends in Wisconsin. writes that
after q short visit At Chicago he
intends to 60 on to the naval
/ school at Quantico, Va and visit
his son Karl, who is il the om-
GERS training corps there.
| Mr.. John Hicks, who has formed
. habit OF spending his sum-
mers in Dakota and his winters
, in California, leaves this week Tor
Los Angeles. Mr.. Hicks ex-
sIpects . stop OF In Montana and
: visit his grandson John Raws0n,
land also at Seattle tosee : grand
J son who lives there, and will So
/ from that city bt boat % So
PEDRO.
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GOING TO FRANCE.
BISHOP GUERRY COMMISSIONER
AS a SPECIAL PREACHER
TO THE SOLDIERS.
For Six Months WOrk-VOlunteers for
the Service at the FrOnt-NOw Ar
ranging for Departure.

The Right Reverend William a.
Guerry, bishop Of the Protestant
Episcopal diocese of South Carolina.
who was in Columbia yesterday. ex-
poets to go to France within the next
two months as a special preacher TO
The American army, under the author
i|ation of the Young Mems Christian
Association. The bishop will not be
attached 70 the Young Mems Chris
tar association forces in the ordinary
ut will be one of the special
~, IT'S TO the soldiers He is now
with view to his absence. Approval
OF his acceptance of the appointm ant
remains to be granted by the stand
ing committee of the diocese, which,
during his services abroad will
have direction of the diocese. but that
it will be granted is a foregone con-
clusion. The bishop has already sue
cessfully undergone a physician exami-
nation. Two other bishops of the
Episcopal Church were considered for
the appointment, but neither of them
was able to accept it, whereupon the
bishop of South Carolina volunteered
for the mission. He will be abroad
about six months.
Bishop Guerry is regarded as one
of the most fOrceful pulpit speakers
in his church or i'm any church in the
United States and in all circles is
looked upon as a consecrated man OF
distinguished qualifications for the
leadership of men.
1t is expected that bishops of neigh
boring dioceses will perform the Epis-
copal duties for the parishes of South
Carolina while Bishop Guerry shall be
overseas.
The bishops expenses will be PAID
by the Y. NJ. G. \. bat he will draw
no salary from it.
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SUMTER. s. G., WEDNESDAY, JULY g. 1918
AWAIT HUN BLOW.
ENEMY ACTIVE NORTH OF
CHATEAU-THIERRY.
FcrshiDg's Men Prepared tC Give
Germans Warm Reception If On
slaught Develops.

With the American Forces on the
Marine, June 30 (By the Associated
Press) Unusual movement Of troops
and materials north Of -Thier-
ry. together with the increased artil-
lery and aerial activity, form the basis
Of the belief that American forces in
this locality may be called upon to
defend themselves in the near future.
Long streams Of enemy troops and
wagon trains have been observed in
the neighborhood of the Ronnes wood
There have been more than SO enemy
aerial flights over the American lines
northwest of Chateau Thierry in the
last "a hours. One German machine
was shot down by our anti-aircraft
guns.
The American artillery has heavily
shelled many vital and active spots
within the enemy lines, once obtain
ing a direct hit in a detachment Of
For days the Americans have been
expecting that the enemy, stung by
the defeat administered to him re-
Gently on this front would make n
vigorous assault upon the American
forces and it was partly for this rea-
son that the American operations in
the Belleau sector were carried out.
With these operations completed, the
Americans now have the country for
several miles in front of them under
their eyes and guns and can see what
is developing. In consequence when
the expected blow comes they will be
that much better prepared to meet it,
The American troops have made
preparations and the Germans will get
an exceedingly warm reception if they
try what the situation today indicates
they have in mind. The Americans
say that no matter where the enemy
strikes, he is bound to pay dearly for
his effort and that the bigger the tar
get the better the American forces
will like it,
To the east Of Chateau -Thierry
along the river Marne, except for con
stantly increasing long range shell
ing on both sides. compartive quiet
reigns. There has been no patrolling
hn h,.if,
water prevents Il crossing. but the
American snipers have been so active
rarely ever make an appearance.
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EUGENE DEBS ARRESTED.
SOCIALIST LEADER HELD IN
CLEVELAND.
Former Presidential Candidate Arrest
cd as Result OF Utteranccs at
Party's Ohio Convention.

Cleveland, June 30.-Eugene ".
for the presidency of the United
States. was arrested here today by
United States Marshal Lapp and Dep
uty Marshal Boehme as he was about
to deliver a Socialist address. The ar
rest was made on federal warrant
i'm connection with Debs' speech at the
Socialist State convention in Canton,
Ohio. June 16.
The arrest was made on a secret in
dictment returned yesterday by the
federal grand jury. 1t is understood
the indictment contains ton specific
counts under section 3 Of the espion-
age act as amended by the passage OF
the sedition bill. May 16 last, which
provides a penalty of 20 years in the
penitentiary and a fine Of $4,000 and
costs for each violation.
Debs will be araigned in federal
court tomorrow when the matter OF
bail will be decided. He spent tonight
in Jail in the custody of Marshal
Lapp.
Debs refused to make a statement
regarding his arrest.
Debs arrived in Cleveland today to
address a Socialist gathering and was
taken into custody as he was about
10 enter the garden where the meet
ing was held.
Following the announcement OF
Debs' arrest, a defense fund Of more
than $1,000 was raised by popular
subscription before the meeting end
ed.
Edwin s. Wertz, United States at
torney for the northern district OF
Ohio. following the arrest, made the
following abatement
mo man is too big to be held re-
sponsble for his acts under the es-
pionage act or any other law of the
United States
Mr.. Debs was indicted not as a
Socialist but az a violator of the law
of the United States because of things
he said in his Canton speech" said
Assistant Attorney Breitenstein.
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Washington, June 30.-Eugenc V.
Debs. former Socialist candidate foi
president has been under special OBJ
serva.tion ~ department of justice
ago ut Canton, Ohio, Criticising tn e
governments policies in the war. l.
became known today that several
speeches delivered by Debs have been
recorded by the departments agent'
for examination to determine whether
they contain disloyal matter.