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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-02

ton by means. of which it is hoped to
trap "a goodIy section of the German
crown princes army.
British and French troops have adj
vanced to Gueux and Merry Premecy
in the battle sector just west of ReimS.
East of Reims Polish contingent,
attached to the French, made a sue
cessful enterprise and captured 213
prisoners.
The new line shows an advance of
about two miles toward Fismes. This
gain when seen on the map is of evil
dent Importance. for it greatly mar
rows the salient created by the Ger
mans in their drive of last May.
once Fismes is taken, escape of the
German forces below the Vesle will be
impossible.
Make Important Gains.
Paris, July 25.-Highly important
gains by the French and American
forces on the Aisne-Marne front are
reported in the official statement of the
war office.
In the center of the line an advance
OF nearly two miles was made. Des-
perate engagements were fought In the
direction of Epieds and Trugny- Epieds,
which villages the Americans again re-
captured from the Germans. To the
north Of Epieds the Franco-American
line is now beyond CourpoiI.
The British gained important ground
at Vrigny wood, southwest Of Reims.
Inc French gain is on the western
jaw of the allied "pincer," in which
oOO,OOO troops are reported caught.
while the British gains are on the
eastern jaw. These gains show that
the allies are slowly closing the neck
OF the bottle from which the crown
princes armies are striving desperate
ly to escaped
The Germans delivered a counter.
attack upon the allied lines in the vi
cinfty of 'Vrigny, which is five miles
southwest of Reims. but the attack
had been repulsed
Press German Right.
The chief momentum of the allied
advance continues against the apex of
the Aisne-Marne triangle, the southern
wing of the German right being
steadily pressed back toward the Dor.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES line.
In their push nOrthward and north.
eastward from Chateau Thierry, the
French and Americans have practical,
ly cleared the important Chatelet
wood
Details are still outstanding regard.
ing the developments between Scissors
and the Ourcq, but latest unofficial
word is that the advance on that line
too, continues. Fresh reserves have
again been put into action by the
crown prince.
The Germans in the last "A hours
paid considerable attention to theil
left flank, between Reims and the
Marine, the scene Of today's British
gain.
Southwest Of the Cathedral city stiff
artillery commandments ragged all night
the fire centering on the wooded sector,
where deadlock fighting has been GO
ing on for days in the Courton and Rof
forests.
Allies Make Gains.
Paris, July "a. French, American
and British troops made considerable
advances during the day on the Aisne.
Marine front, according to the war of.
flee statement. In addition to cap
turing several villages they took 1.SOO
or more German prisoners.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-02
Accepts Engineer Recruits.

Washington, July 26.-Proyost Mar
shaI General Crowder today accepted
the voluntary enlistments Of 1923
white men for. the engineer corps, from
PENNSYLVANIA. They will entrain for
Camp Forrest, Lyle, Ca. July 81. At
the same time he issued call for 1900
colored men from Virginia, to entrain
for Camp Humphries from August to
August 5.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-02
SAN DIEGO CASUALTIES CUT
Dead and Missing From United States
Cruiser Sunk at Fire
island, Six.

washington. July 25.-The number
of dead and missing from the cruiser
San Diego. sunk last Friday off Fire
island, New York, has now been re-
duced TO six, Secretary Daniels said.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-02
British Strike Nears End

London, July 29.-The ministry of
munitions reported that the strike sit
uation has improved. A statement is
sued by the ministry says that the ma
jority of the strikers have returned to
work.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-08-02
Allies Make Gains.

Paris, July "a. French, American
and British troops made considerable
advances during the day on the Aisne.
Marine front. according to the war of
flee statement. In addition to cap
turing several villages they took 1900
or more German prisoners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
APP PROVED DAIRY
|. HERDS ARE LISTED
All Found Free From Tuber.
CuloSiS by Inspection
Named in Bulletin.

Every dairy herd in the United
States that on July / had been Of
hcially accredited as free from
tuberculosis or that had passed sue
cessfullv one test with a view 20
certihcation. is listed in a publica-
ton just issued by the bureau OF
animal industry. Copies OF the list
are available for the use Of state
and municipal officials and private
persons.
Certificates Of freedom from
tuberculosis are soon 10 be issued by
the bureau of animal industry 10
all the owners OF the accredited
herds. Certificate NO. / is 70 go TO
the United States Soldiers home in
the District Of Columbia. The Hol-
stein Friesian dairy herd at this in
stiution includes 1874 registered pure
bred COWS and is one Of the oldest
accredited herds in the United
States.
Control with a view 70 the event
ual eradication Of tuberculosis in
cattle is being accomplished by sys-
tematic efforts of federal and state
authorities in cooperation with cat
tie breeders association and herd
owners.
A definite plan was adopted in
1917 whereby herds Of cattle passing
the prescribed number OF official
tuberculin tests should be certified
or accredited as free from tubercu-
losis
An accredited herd is one that
has successfully passed two annual
or three semi-annual tuberculin tests
applied by regularly employed
veterinary inspectors Of the bureau
Of animal industry or Of the state
where cooperative work is conduct
ed, and has otherwise complied with
the regulations governing the work.
The work is thought TO have been
in progress long enough 10 justify
publication Of the results. If the
status Of any of the accredited herds
should be changed, prompt notice is
TO be given to the officials of the
various states. Additional lists are
TO be published from time to time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
PROPERTY OWNERS
RESP OND To CALL
Government Still Anxious to
Obtain Vacant Buildings
for Housing Purposes.

A number of property owners rec
sponded yesterday to the appeal on
the housing situation To- war work
ers and listed their vacancies AT the
Chamber Of Commerce
It is becoming apparent that
south Bend citizens must make an
immediate effort TO provide for the
influx Of several thousand workmen
or the war Industries here viii be
greatly embarrassed.
The United States housing depart
ment is giving special attention TO
the subject and at present the two
special representative Of the gov
eminent I'm the city are directing
their efforts toward the listing of
more than two hundred empty
houses here that are available and
could be utilized in the emergency.
a member Of this commission said
Thursday night:
We. do not believe the people Oi
south Bend appreciate fully the
problem confronting the agencies of
the government in the local situa-
ton Contracts for war essentials
have been awarded TO some of your
industries and artisans and their
faynil.es viii be required TO move
here 90 farricate munitions OF
course there are available houses
and T0Oras at this time. but 10 APP
pears difficult 90 impress the fact
upon some OF your good citizens
that the government is endeavOrinl
10 anticipate the demand by prop
erly and systematically listing all
available living quarters.
Some OF the cities i'm you own
state have had contracts withheld
because Of the failure TO provide
and meet the housing requirements
South Bend is am important in
dustrial center and more and more
contracts may be awarded here II
IN people of your city respond to
this appeal of the government al
Washington.
1T is plainly the duty of your
citizens 90 give this subject then
earnest thought and consideration
All owners of vacant property and
owners OF property that might be
vacated on government request
should Immediately submit THEN
records 10 the committees so that
complete tabulation can be made
and Washington definitely advised
just how many additional workmeu
and their families can be properly
accCmmods ted here"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
HONOR R. c. SACKETT
FOR SERVICES IN AIDING
LIBERTY LOAN DRIVE

Ray c. Sackett, advertising man
ager for the Studebaker corpora
ton. and publicity director for the
fourth Liberty loan campaign.
Thursday night at the meeting Of
the Ad-Sell league at the Oliver
hotel was presented with an en-
graved perpetual honorary member
ship card in the Ad-Sell league in
recognition OF his excellent work
during the present loan drive.
The presentation speech was
made by Earl 5. Dickens. president
Of the Ad-Sell league and Mr..
Sackett made a brief speech of ac-
ceptance.
The card is a metal sheet en-
graved in bold block letters and
states that the membership was or
dered by the board Of governors Of
the Ad-Sell league. A morocco case
covers the metal plate.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
DINNER AND RECEPTION
GIVEN FOR w. H. SWlNTZ,
ELEVATED III MASONRY

William f. Swintz. past master Of
81. Joseph lodge. No. As. p & A.
NJ. who was re- entity elevated 10 the
33rd degree. the highest honor OF a
Master SIason. was honor guest al
a dinner and reception given by the
Scottish Rite club Of South Bend
and Mishawaka at the Masonic tenn
pile Thursday night
Rev. @. A. Iippincou acted as
POSTMASTER, and informal addresses
were gwen by Bishop John Hazen
White. Col. Charles Arthur Carlisle.
Dudley ShiveIv. Stuart NacKibbiu.
Elmer Crockett and Rome Stephen
son.
Mr. Swintz is member Of an
the Masonic degrees and was elect
cd grand master OF the Grand Lodge
OF Indiana several years ago
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
WILL REMODEL
PHONE EXCHANGE
Two Officers Will Consolidate
and Bell Building is to
be Enlarged.

Officials Of the Chicago and In
.dianapolis departments Of the Cen
trail Union Telegraph Co. are in
South Bend consulting with con-
tractors relative TO the reconstruc-
ton and remodeling of the Bell
telephone office at 227 s. Main St.
and in Mishawaka preparatory TO
consolidating the two telephone ex-
changes of the city.
The Home and Central Union
Telephone companies consolidated
about a year ago. but have kept up
separate exchanges since then.
The officials who are here are w.
r. Hays. building engineer for the
company at Chicago, and his asso-
ciate. J. G. Leach, and b. d. Will
Der. division planning engineer. and
u. r. Webb, engineer of Indian
.apO..s.
The Central Union officials re-
quest the public to no longer use the
exchange as "A time piece. There
are 5000 calls each day in South
Bend asking the time Of day and
10 calls daily requesting the tele-
phone operators TO rouse patrons at
an early hour OF the morning.
Where there were II young wOm-
en- acting as operators at the eX-
change, there are only g today. In
other words. according TO. the Off
Gals, 13 women are easily doing
the work of 21.
The remOdeling and enlarging OF
the buildings in the two cities will
begin as soon as possible.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Notre Dame NeWs

Military discipline at Notre Dame
showed Wednesday night that it is
different from the ole time ''pater-
naT' discipline at Notre Dame II
was this way:
The men indicted into the S. A.
7. c. were assigned quarters in
Corby hall. and many of them with
wise forethousht "hogged" extra
blankets. At about p. m those
whose beds had been stripped 70
make others extra comfortable, be-
gan reporting 10 Fr. Haggerty. pre-
feet of the hall Having no blankets
and not knowing who were the pill
ferers. FIR. Haggerty asked Lieut.
Young if he could do anything TO
remedy the situation.
Certainly. / can replied the
lieutenant.
The order "Ali OUT" was given
throughout the Railways.
In two minutes the building was
emptied and the men stood in line
on the walk.
Then Lieut.. Young told the boys
something
Then Capt. Murray told the boys
something.
Then each man of them was
promptly in bed under his blanket
At 6:15 o'clock next morning they
were out At 6:25 O'Clock they We're
in line. Then they marched. first at
a walk, then at double quick. then
running. After 45 minutes they were
dismissed. Some sat on the grass,
some strOlled toward the porches.
All were breathing deeply, ready 10
enjoy a rest. Two minutes after dis
missal came the order Fall IN"
They scampered back into line. They
saw the joke was on them. One fell
low even smiled. The smile won him
an invitation 10 capt. Murray's Of
nee. and he'll smile no more in line.
But they Ike il, these Notre Dame
fellows. and they'll back their Of
fcers in their endeavOr 10 make the
Notre Dame unit the peer OF any
:. A. T c. unit in the good old L.
=
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

which will commence next Monday,
viii include all branches Of the sub
ject that deal with the practical APP
plication OF arithmetic and higher
mathematics
Particular attention viii he given
20 the mathemstic as needed by
the practical shop man. from APP
prentice TO foreman and will be
completed in u weeks.
The instructor secured for this
class is man with L years prac-
tical experience as engineer Of con-
struction and instructor o. science
and mathematics
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

Apparently in the best of health
three days before his death. Her
schell Woodruff. 1870 +. Dayton St,
suddenly succumbed TO Spanish in
fiuenza and pneumonia at the Great
Lakes naval training station near
Chicago, Thursday morning. Besides
his wife. Mrs. Blanche Woodruff,
whom ne married but a month ago,
he is survived by his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Woodruff, 100 Z.
Dayton ST.; five brothers and two
sisters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
PLOW FIRE GUARDS
TO PROTECT GRAIN

Fire guards of one or more fur
rows should be plowed around all
fields Of shocked or stacked grain,
advises the United States depart
ment of agricultural to prevent
CONGREGATIONS starting from the
sparks of locomotives. tractors,
thrashing engines or from the care
less use of matches. pipes or cigar
etes. The exigency of the situation
demands that farmers who previous
~ have opposed furrowed fire
guards now make practical applica-
ton of this control. Farms also
should have available fire-fghting
equipment such as chemical eX-
tinguishers or barrels and buckets
Of water, the department suggests.
PTecautiOn should also be exer-
cised against hot boxes" and other
improperly adjusted machinery
which are possible sources of loss.
Where possible every farm should
be equipped with several chemical
fire extinguishers as these first aids
i'm fire lighting are extremely valu-
able protection for the grain in the
stack or bin. as we'll as for the farm
buildings and other produce or live
stock i'm storage or stable. If such
extinguishers are deemed inadvis-
able at least the farmer can have
two or three large barrels of water
and several buckets handy for
emergency FIRE needs.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
KlWANIS CLUB OPENS
SEASON AT OLIVER

The Kiwauis club had a luncheon
i'm the pink room of the oliver hotel
Thursday noon, when plans were
discussed for obtaining permanent
quarters for the club
The members and guests first went
20 the cafeteria and selected their
food and then proceeded 10 the Main
cafe. where tables we're provided.
present were able to make only a
few short remarks owing 20 the linn
tied amount Of room 10 accommo-
date the membership.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
REV. TITUS TO DELIVER
ADDRESS THIS EVENING
AT RESCUE MISSION

Rev 9. W. Titus OF M-sha ka
viii talk on the war problems ar the
City Rescue Mission. l15 F. Jeffer-
son ST.. Friday evening az 1880
o'clock Rev Titus. who recently
returned from overseas service with
the y. NJ a. A has message from
the front that all should NOT fail %
hear
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

which will soon be discarded alto
gether. and many a young soldier Is
learning from experience the duties
OF the kitchen police.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

Seventy more men were indicted
into the service this morning hav-
ing received their releases and
transfers 10 the 10 al board.
The university is fast takins on
the appearance OF an army camp.
The bugle call is replacing the an
Client bell. and khaki and navy blue
are mingled with the civilian suits.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Early
Buying for
Christmas
Is Advised
For Boys

Boys All-Wool Mackinaws,
the Schoolboy'S ideal coat for
every day wear, ages 3 to Q
years. excellent cOlOrS in plaidS.
at $5.95.
BOYS Corduroy Suits. one
and two-piece, in golden brown
and dark gray, , to 10 years,
at $3.50 and $500.
Fine assortment of Suits for
boys, neat mixtures in light and
dark shades, trench style with
belt and buckle. Suits with the
wear built in the trousers, dou-
bic seat, double knee. Boys
Serge Suits at $8.95, $1,000,
$3.50.
Boys Corduroy Trousers,
good weight, dark gray shade,
full size, 8 to II years. at
$1.98 and $2.9S.
Fall line of Hats and Caps
for boys at SOC to $2.9S.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Underwear Made in L. S. A.
Trimmed Hats, Spe-
cial Saturday $500.

WomenS UnfeeCed Cotton Union Suits at $1.50
and $1.75. All style neck and sleeve, knee and ankle
length
WomenS Unfleeced Cotton Vests, Pants and Corset
Cover at $1OO, SIPS. Pants ankle length Vests all
style neck and sleeve.
Women'S Black Cotton Hose at 35c. Medium weight
ribbed top.
Womens Cotton Hose at SOC. Full fashioned;
black white and COOrS
Womens Wool Hose at 6ec Heavy weight ribbed
top
'Womens Heavy Weight Fleeced Hose at SOC. Rib
bed top
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

Finger prints. hundreds OF them.
were taken at the university Thurs
day. No, not a search for a desper-
ate criminal. merely part of Uncle
Sans system OF Identification. Two
hundred boys were examined for
scars and distinguishing features
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

THE CORSET SHOP
$50 :. Main st. LaCamille COrsets,
Nentilo back.-Adv. S349-4
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Goats for Growing Girls

Big GrIs' Coats for street, motor and storm
use in velvet, velour, corduroy, plush novelty
all around belts with pretty metal buckle and
deep cuffs, some with pretty fur collar and cuffs
with fancy button trim; sizes 9 to 10 years. at
$11.95, $3.50, $500 and up
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04

sg 5a9 for 80 Robertson Bros. Co. Peach Stones Stones
' as.s z:5E s"so''" ' Herr Them
Chidrens Dresses Made in i. S. A.

The spirit and charm of youth in dresses for
growing girls.
Smart but serviceable styles combining true econ
omy with latest fashion
Serge Dresses, in copen, navy brown, green,
black and white checks, popular plaids and COM
bnatiOnS
Ages to ID at $59s, $6.e5, $685., $1,000
and up.
Ages to 6 at $298, 1898, $5.OOup.
Washable School Dresses in handsome plain colors
and plaid combinations at S1.9s, $3.50 $2.9s, S395
and up.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-10-04
Mems Furnishings Made in U.S.A.

Mems Cotton Union Suits spring needle knit closed
crotch reinforced shoulders These seconds of
the regular $3.50 grade, at $1.9S.
Mems Wool Worsted Finish SELF Fleeced. elastic and
form fitting, well made garment, at $2.4S.
Mems Heavy Wool Spring Union Suits good winter
weight closed crotch, natural gray. at S2.9s.
Mems Heavy Wool Tuck Stitch Ribbed Union suits extra
quality and weight made of the best worsted yarns at
$49S
Mems Cotton Shirts and Drawers ribbed and fiat heeced
specially priced at CSC.
Evening star., 1918-05-21
Photoplay Features.
Loew's Columbia.

Selfish Yates" William S. Hart's
new photoplay. is being shown here
Tor the first time at Loew's Columbia.
where it will be the attraction until
thursday The story, in line with
the screen stars usual productions,
is environed in the raw west of
pioneer days. and has for its char
acters familiar types shuff1ed into a
fresh deal. with the dance hall as
ITS central setting and primeval ma
ture all around. Selfish Yates"
owner of my Place." which means
the saloon and everybody in it, has
his moral code, which permits no as
sociatlon with such truck as dance
girls" but is otherwise a selfish and
morose man. who believes in the
world-oid doctrine of looking out for
No. l. The one warm spot in his
heart is for the nameless boy of a
dead dance girl. who has absorbed
the mans creed of sel1shness and
lives up to 1t. until a broken-down
horse brings prairie schooner to
the settlement. In the wagon are
two sisters-the heroine and her lit
tie sister. And the two. aided by
Hot-Foot, the waif. finally bring
Yates to the conviction that human
ity stands for moro than self. The
process Of redemption makes a
wholesome story, which should be
seen rather than told. Mary Novak
is pictured as the heroine. Billy
Rhodes. in a farce. and a showing
of international events in motion,
pictures complete the program.
Evening star., 1918-05-21
TRIED TO SPLIT BELGIUM,
ESCAPED PRISONER SAYS
Pan-Germans In Camps Endeavor
to Alienate Flemish From
Walloon Brethren.

From . Belgian, who has escaped
into England, after three years of
captivity In German prison camps. the
Belgian legation here has received
details Of the efforts Of the German
conquerors to ALLEVIATE the Belxians
Of Flemish extraction from their
countrymen Of walloon descent, As
practiced among Belgian prisoners in
Germany.
The project. which has been Dc.
scribed as stupidly conceived and
executed, had its birth, the advices
say, in the dreams of the pan-Ger-
manists. who would set up In north
ern Belgium a Flemish state that
would assume the status Of German
protectorate.
The first advances were made to-
ward the Belgians of Flemish extrac-
ton confined in the prison camps.
They were segregated and forwarded
to other prison centers. where they
Evening star., 1918-05-21

the company devotes its entire efforts
to laugh-provoking features. chief
among which are the limitations OF q
troupe Of acrobats and q company OF
Russian dancers. The evening was
also enlivened with the usual sprin-
king of popular songs and dances by
the entire company.
Clark and Mccullough are the lead
ing fun makers. and in a comical in
terpolation of a Jazz band" assisted
by Bob Murray. Sid Malcolm and Bob
Harmon, they literally brought down
the house." Bedini introduced a spe-
cialty of Jazz Juggling, with the aid
Of other members of the company.
Judged by the quantity of china de-
stroyed, this commodity is about the
only cheap article left in these times
of the high cost of living. Davis and
Stafford. two dark horses. sing and
dance their way into popularity and
wind up their endeavors with a song
with which they made their first hit
in previous years-"He's in the Jail
House Now"
The feminine part of the cast, head
ed by Helen Lorayne and May Myers.
added to the jollity OF the evening.
their act on the trapeze. a la Char
mion. bringing an abundance of ap-
plause. The chorus Is large and well
costumed and works with liveliness
that justifies calling it's members
kittens"