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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-12
KAISER WANTS
EXPLANATION
FROM AUSTRIA
EMPEROR CHARLES IN
AMAZING STATEMENT
Reported to Have Declared
French Demand for AL !.
sace-Lorraine Just. s.

WASHINGTON. April 11.-Refsrence
in Vienna dispatch to the Berlin TaSe-
hiatt to peace discussions carried on 1t
Washington" puzzled officials here to-
day. until they recalled that months ago
just before the United States declared ..
state of war with Austria-Hung1rY, a
man named Andersen transmitted re-:
port on conversations he had held with
Count Andrassy. q former Austrian
premier, and Count Aponyi. Hungarian
statesmen for many years identified
with The Hague tribunal and move:
ments in behalf OF universal peace. -; ,3
Anderson. who though, he could not b.
definitely identified at the state depart:
ment is assumed to be an American OF
some prominence who happened to be In
Vienna, bore no commission from tho.
American government and entered into
the conversations solely as nm individ-
ual So far as officials here know. no
advanced no ideas Of his own. but mere
ly was called in by the Austro- -Hungnr-
ians to hear what they had to say about
the possibility Of terminating the war. =.
Considerable interest is manifested
here in reports from Austria and Ger.
many on the situation created there by
Count CZcrninS recent speech, and tho
French statement that Emperor Charles
considered the French demand for AL
sace-Lorrainc a just one An official
dispatch from France today says the;
German newspapers are printing do.
mands. semi-official in tone. asking tho
Austrian government to explain:
A message from Zurich says ChAncel.;
lor Hertling has been called to head
quarters by the kaiser to discuss the
revelations concerning the Austrian em'
Dcror. 0..ra.-
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AR|NENT|ERES
IS EVACUATED
BY HA|C'5 MEN
ENGLISH STAND FIRM
AT EVERY VITAL POINT
Little of Tactical Value in the
Gains Achieved By the
Enemy.

Swinging his heaviest legions and
1oishtiest guns far to the north Of the
Picardy battle field, Field Marshal Won
Htndenburg Is driving attack after At
tack against the British lines between
Arras and Ypres. Charging across tho
level country behind tempest Of high
explosive and gas shells, the Germans
have succeeded by terrihc fighting in
penetrating the British dofenses n:
points over front Of nearly thirty
miles to a depth Of almost six miles
Just to tho south OF Ypres.
LOSS OF ADVENTURES
The loss Of Armentieres IS admitted
by the British, but this was expected
from the trend Of events In that sector
during the last few days. The enemy
had driven In on both sides Of tho town
and holding out longer by the British
would have imperled the whole nne.
So far as known, tho withdrawal OF the
British forces from Armeutteres was
orderly and was only for the purpose
Of STRENGTHENING out the line In the rc-
pion whero the German attack Is the
heaviest
FIRM AT VITAL POINTS.
Tho British have stood hrrn at vital
points along the line. Wytschnete ts
still held by Field Marshal Haig's, men,
who also mair i'm their grip ON Meg
sines ridge, L!A.trem, Ploegsteers and
Ploeostesrt wood and Honebeke, against
which furious assaults have boon
launched, only to break down or be nu:-
liticd By British cortnter-nttacfs- A ter
rife attack made against Eenebeke and
wytschaete was completely repulsed
with great loss to the Germans
SCENE OF KARD FIGHTING.
THIS particular part Of tho battle nue
In the west has been the scene Of tor
rtble fighting for nearly four years,
Armentieres marked tho fartnest retire
mont in this region Of tha French, Bril-
tsh and Belg1ans, In August and Sep
te1nber, 1914. Just to the north, near
YpreS, tho Germans on April AZ, 1915,
nrst 1oosed on the Canadian troops their
potsonouS gas, and he-e On Decent Der
IS, tho same year, they drove hard at
the thin line Of Canadians In desper-
ate effort to reach Calais On both oc-
casIons the Canadians beat back the
enemy and held their lines intact.
Nearby tho British launched their
In February, 1915, and
w1thstood furious attacks during April
and May, the same year.
RR1r1sE HOLD HIGH GROUND.
The drive south Of Ypres has devel-
oped Into q major operation, 1t would
appear, and the Germans, using thsir
massed attack system, are not count
ing the losses inflicted upon them IN
their advance. SO Tar they have g,inod
little of great tactical value. The htsh
Ground along the front Is still hold by
{he British forces and the retirements
he-e and there have not IS yet endan-
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Hats Off TO The Ladies!
Near Half Million Mark
BOMBARDMENT OF
PARIS RESUMED

PARIS, April 1.-THE bombardment
OF Paris by the German long-range
gun was resumed this afternoon. Ono
shell struck q founding asylum. The
total victims of the bornbar dim ent were
four killed and .tweuty-ono wounded.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-04-12
TbeBattle

LONDON. April 1.-THE official re-
port from Field Marshal Has's head
quarters in France tonight reads:
The enemy pressed his attacks
strongly throughout the day on the
whole northern hattie Front. Heavy and
continuous assaults hay" been delivered
by fresh German divisions in the region
Of The river Lave between LoiSne and
Lestren.
I'm this fighting the fifty.first di-
vision has bea;cu OF incessant attacks
with great loss - the enemy and by
vigorous and successful countcrattackS
has recaptured positions into which tho
enemy had forced his way.
Heavy fighting has taken place at
Estaires and between Estaires and
Steenwerck. IN this sector also the en-
cuy attacked in strength and succeeded
in pushing back oar line to Just north OF
these places.
North OF Armentieres determined
ottlck developed this morning against
our positions in the neighhorhood Of
PloegSteert wood and the enemy made
some progress. Further north heavy
attack was launched this morning
against our lines in tho neighhorhood Of
Wytsrhaete end Holleh.ke. bur was
completely repulSed by the ninth divi-
sion with great loss to the enemy.
Fighting is continuing on the whole
front between LaRassee canal and the
Yprcs-Comincs canal. On the remainder
CT the British front the day again pass
ed comparatively quietly"
LONDON. April 1l-ApE, ten o'clock
this morning the Gsrrnq hs launched 3
formidable attack against the Belgian
town Of Hollebeke. says a Reuter- dis
patch from British headquarters.
They came forward in naSsed waves
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The immensity OF the patriotic pa
rade of Saturday is still growing. Firms
are adding men - their already large
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japanese forces according to ad7ces from that place.
HARDIN, Friday, April {

a a ms~n
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Lauainr,a Statement.

LAu11nR'B Btatement. = -
WASHINGTON. April 1.-The factyi
that some Austrian officials sought to-,
open peace negotiations months ago with;
the United States was made known to-
CONTINUED on 1Axe Twelvs.) 81,
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WEATHER FORECAST.

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By Buying Liberty Bond
THE WEATHER

Fair Friday, preceded by snow In
south; Saturday fair and WARMER.
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The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
To The Growers of Perishable Foods

Lonoke, Ark, April 3O.-I wish to ask you not to grow an excess amount of perishable foods. I have been told that there is tendency over the county. and especially in the northern part to grow more than one acre of watermelons. I want to say to you, watermelons are not a ne. cessity but luxury and to put in a number of acres of water melons when our country is in need of foods for our soldiers and our homes are not doing the part of patriotic citizen.
 Waternelons have been grown for summer money crop" I advise that you forget the money for while and think of feeding the allied armies.
 Yours very truly,
 G. w. Wiley. Jr..
 County Agent
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02

ment of linen; curtains, chairs, floor lamps. clocks, magazines and books are counted among the many gifts received by the hoSteSSeS at the various camps. where the articles have been put immediately to use for Uncle Sam's soldiers and to cheer the hours of waiting for women visi tors to camp
 Don't send material that should be saved for 'rummage' or
 white elephant" sales. This Is for the BOYS, and the best is none too good; it is usually wise to send money or food or good records" ," There is never too much or too many of these. By cry woman who goes to camp should take time to visit it's Host ess House. It is a pleasant mem ory to take away.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
For Drafted Men As We'll As Others

A United States Recruiting Officer. under the command ,of Ensign L J. Gottschalk of the Little Rock Recruiting District, is visiting cities in Arkansas for the purpose of recruiting for Uncle Sans" first line of de- fense, the Navy.
 The Navy Department has au thorized the unlimited enlistment of men in the Naval Reserve Force for the duration of the present war. aand for not over four years should the war be of longer duration.
 Drafted men are also eligible providing they obtain state ment from their Local Board to the effect that they are not re quired in the current quota.
 Men between IS, 35 and 40 years of age, of sound mental and physical condition, and good moral character are wanted For young man who is am bitlous, there is no better way to serve his country and at the same time learn a trade or become more proficient in the one he has, as there are some fifty odd trades used in the Navy.
 Pay ranges between S32. 60 and $100 co per month and in addition each man receives one full outfit of clothing, board and lodging and medical attend ance free. Further, the Navy offers the same Allotment and Insurance advantages as the Army.
 Life in the Navy offers the wonderful opportunity of a clean ana healthy life, full of interest, enjoyment and unlimited posci bilities for development along the lines of professional acquire ments, which would prove of great value in civil life.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
FARMERS URGED TO
 BUY LIBERTY BONDS
Must Inconvenience Himself h His
 Country Needs Him.

An article recently published in some papers Of the Central West gave an erroneous impression as to the pars the farmer should play in financing the great struggle for liberty and world freedom. It suggested that the farmer should not borrow money with which to buy Liberty Bonds-that he should not inconvenience himself' in lending financial support at this criti- cal time in the history of the nation
 This is no time to think of incon- venienee at home. If inconvenience is to be the basis of thought, let the American farmer consider first the in- convenience of the boys on the firing line in France. At this particular time 1t is up to all Americans to make sac rifices. This is no time to think of comfortable financial circumstances and freedom from inconveniences The government Is at a grsat deal of in convenience. If the boys at the blaz- ing, thunderous front are standing n muddy trenches lodging shell SD n- ters and Hun bullets aSd facing The terrible gas attacks, there is no re.s son why the farmer at hone should not extend himself to help out
 Don't think of inconvenience. Think of the inconvenience and danger of your son, or your Eeighbor's son, al the front, and buy Liberty Bonds 9 the limit. Stretch your financial sys- tenn to the breaking point. if need b.. to support your government and t boys who are actually engaged in the business of fighting your fight.
 If you haven't the money at hand to do your full duty toward the great cause. go out and borrow it from your bank-borrow so that you may buy bonds until 1t hurts" Your financial support may be a measure of your practical patriotism-and the nation needs practical patriots at this critical period
 Don't think of inconvenience-thin only of success
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
The Y. w. C. A. In Camp

One of the accepted institu- tions in the camps is the great building known as the Hostess House." and presided over by mem bers of the Y. w. c. A. Some of them are no longer so very Y. w. but tbey are Chris tian in the practical, hearty way that is worth more than all kinds of sermonizing of the lugubrious type. They have just the things that are needed They realize that every soldier has women folk somewhere. and if they are near enough so they can come to see him, they are sure to do so, and camp is not a hospitaole place, and a woman needs somewhere to sit down and wait until son or brother or husband or sweet heart is off duty. So Hostess House provides this, It provides great many other things as well. but this is it's main object, and no part of the camp is on such steady duty.
 In the first place it has a honey" look There are com fortable chairs. and there are pictures and books, and family groups sitting round here and there visiting socially, and most generally there is cafeteria where the visitor and the vistee can have dinner together, or sup plement the lunch b six e t brought from home.
 Gee, but it looks like heaven ' said the new soldier, doesn t it?" and the less raw" recruit replied. of course it does. Why don't you go oyer to the counter and talk with the angels?"
 From best advices angels wear shining raiment" rather than large aprons, or business like street raiments, but their faces are no more radiant than those of the women who have the joy. of doing this commonplace. kino ly, essential work of entertaining the soldiers 'lady friends" and the soldier himself, and acting the part of deputy mother" now and then to homesick boy.
 Pianos, victrolas, signs. flower boxes, a baby's bed and equip
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
Send Your Soldier Boy the Home Paper

How many of you are sending your son, brother or sweetheart soldier boy the home paper?
 Until further notice we will send the Independent to any sol dier's address for ono year for 75 cents in advance. It wili be like getting letter from home and will cheer him up, besides giving him the home news.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
To All County Chairmen

A serious condition confronts the country in regard to it's fuel supply.
 The statement is made by the Fuel Administration at Washing ton that there is threatened coal shortage of 75,O00,000 tons for next winter.
 All sections of the country are being urged to cut as much wood for fuel and store it for next win ter as possible, and all who can use coal are being urged to place their orders now.
 Dr. Garfield says. Tt is far wiser to borrow money in the Spring to pay for ones coal than t. wait until Autumn or Winter when, if the coal las not been mined and shipped. money can't procure it. y
 The response of the domestic consumer ip Arkansas has been most gratifying, and yet in sev en weeks the States of Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas lost IT. per cent of their total production through No Market. , Kansas and Missouri alone exceeded this loss.
 The steam users are slow in placing their orders for the Win. fter's supply, and ill consequence the operators find on hand an ae cumulation of slack, due to the making or prepared sizes for do nestle consumption.
 Thirty percent or forty percent of the Bitumipous output, and forty to fifty percent of the An thracite is slack. and unless this Can be sold to the industrial Rbiants or other consumers, it represents an economic loss that Is not wise or even permissible.
 The operators cannot afford to let one-half of their gross pro duct be wasted, and the Fuel Ad ministration is confronted with the serious problem of how this condition can be overcome.
 All consumers Of coal are warned in time. g
 H. c. Couch, U. s. Fuel Adm'r. for Arkansas.
 Get your fresh fruits at Hum mel's; always on hand. 50-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
MANY WORKERS IN
 THIRD LGAN DRIVE
Selling Forces Aggregate 75,ooo and Other Branches Constitute
 VerItabIe Army.

veritable army, comparable in thoroughness of organization and of fectiveness of operation with those now in the battle zones of France. IS working at top speed In the Eighth Federal Reserve District for the sue cess of the Third Liberty Loan.
 Reduced to the basis of army divi- sions-12,000 to a division-there >are practically eight divisions in the field, as many Liberty Loan workers in the states composing this reserve district es there were American soldiers in France just before the recent big Ger man drives.
 This army of Liberty Loan workers Is being directed by central organi- zstion comparable to an army's gen eral staff On two floors of the Rail- way Exchange Building. St Louis the largest office building in the world, occupying enough space to accor9o- date all the business houses of m ordinary town. are the high command CTS of this army. From this nerve center of direction go out the direc- tions, the orders, the advice to 363 counties of the district Each smaller unit in each state and county has It's individual heads and leaders.
 While these messages go and come by telephone and telegraph. the cen tral headquarters Is launching a veri- table avalanche of printed matter over its territory These tons of lit erature, destined to reach the 1885. 500 population in the district have been mailed at the rate of 150,009 sheets day. Nineteen hundred ani thirty-nine newspapers are reached. One thousand ministers of as many churches are supplied with Christian and religious argument for the sue cess of the loan.
 Working directly under central headquarters are 455 sales directors. 15 to county Working under each director is a staff of between 10 and Is salesmen. Even estimating the sales force under each director aJ ID men, this would m<ke a total of 55. i50 salesmen. It is believed the total is nearer 75.000
 There are 5000 publicity directors in the district, with staffs of assist ants. There are 2.000 speakers and several thousand workers in miscel- laneous fields.
 A perfect system of checking up on all persons able to buy bonds has been evolved. V. L. Price director of sales forces, can put his finger imme diately upon weak spots Each sales man is supplied with prospect cards These show a mans financial ability as regards buying Liberty Bonds If the prospect" refuses to buy card containing his refusal Is sent by the salesman to the sales director of his district. The sales director, in turn, forwards the card to Sales Director Price
 Thus failure to subscribe is defi- nitely fixed. It does not end here, however The man whose reason for declining to buy is not considered good is entered upon one of the vel low stacker" cards which are for warded to national headquarters in Washington, D. c. There he is clas- sified with the 'slackers" from every reserve district in the Union.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02
ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION
Will Be Held Saturday May IS

Inexannudl Scn0oI election Will be held throughout the state as fixed by law on the third Satur- day in May. This is one of the most important elections iD which the people of the state are called upon to participate We must without fail look we'll at this time above every other time in the history of our state to the needs of our schools.
 Don't close the schools use them, is the message that comes from the National Government to all the state departments of edu. cation throughout the nation. Many of the Governments i'm. portant war activities have been carried on success fully thru the schools. The National Govern ment feels that the schools and school work should be kept up to the highest possible standards of efficiency in these war times. The Government needs and needs badly the help of the sc,sools to carry on it's work.
 When will this war be won: To that question, often on our lips and al ways in our hearts. g distinguished Englishman has answered, In 1885 That means of course, that after She tumulI and the shouting die, after the sacrifices have been offered on the altar of Moloch. this war will really be won by the nations that emerge from the conflict with the best assets in men and wom en. And these men and women are the boys and girls now in our schools. '
 We are being constantly re- minded that we must conserve. our resources. This we know is absolutely necessary to the sue cess of the war. It has been well said that, In the back ground, nulturing the great reserves Of humanity on which the future must be built, stand the schools, never so i'm m9ortant, never so in dispenslble as now The biggest of all conservation projects. the conservation of our boys and girls, has, in the main, been turned over to the schools The responsibility thns placed upon shem would be appalling ii il were not so tremendously in spring It challenges every man and woman engaged in school work to higher endeavor; it forces to draw on hitherto un known reservoirs of enthusias m and of strength; it brightens ideals that had been dulled by routine and it sets up new ideals of surpassing splepdor. :"
 The school election is one cleo tion that should concern every man and every woman in Arkan- sas, who is interested in educa- tion. In times like these, special effort should be made to stimu late interest and enthusiasm in the schools to the, end that they shall be maintained at the high est degree of efficiency The best way to secure the success of our schools is to provide atthe school election for sufficient funds and to look we'll to securing compe- tent men for membership on the School Boards Education is cer- tainly one of the most important businesses in which the state is engaged.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-05-02

Get your fresh fruits at Hum mel's; always on hand. 50-tf
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1918-03-15

running the seed through the fam
ming mill at least once. The clean
ed grain will run thru the drill or
other seeding machinery more even
ly and thus insure a more uniform
stand than can be obtainc' f""m un-
cleaned grain.
Cleaning grain removes most of
the weak and diseased. kernels,
many Of which may not grow at
all, or if they do xrow are likely to
produce small weak plants. Uni
formly large, plump kernels ger
inmate more evenly. produce strong
er plants, and yield more than un-
graded grain containing small
shrunken kernels.
Thorough cleaning also removes
a large part of the weed seeds the
grain contains. The preparation
of the land for seeding destroys
many seeds that are in the ground
and thus helps to keep weeds in
check, but the value of this work is
largely lost if foul seed is sown.
Although the small grain of the
1917 crop, except in North Dakota
and Montana. is mostly of excellent
quality for seed, yet it is we'll worth
while to run this grain through the
tanning mill. at least once. No
avoidable chances should be taken
In sowing the 1918 crop. The very
best seed available should be uoc.aa
Increases, in yield of fron, 8 to S
bushels or more to tile acre are
often obtained from sowing clean,
large seed, but a gain of even a
bushel to the acre will mean big
wages for the days spent in getting
seed ready for sowing. The screen
'ings have value for feed and none
for seed.