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Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
FRENCH FLAG FLIES
N W|Ll|ST0N SUNDAY
IN HONOR OF FRENCH lNDE-
PENDENCE PRESIDENT
SENDS MESSAGE TO FRANCE

The French flag was hoisted on the
flag pole at the Federal Building here
last Sunday along side of the U. S.
Flag in commemoration of Bastile
Day July 14th. which is the French
independence Day. In all of the
large cities of the country large cele-
brations were held in honor of the
day. Below is the message sent to
France by President Wilson on that
day:
Washington, July 13.-Tonight the
president sent the following message
to President Poincare:
"America greets France on this
day of stirring memories with heart
full of warm friendship and Of dcvo-
ton to the great cause in which the
two peoples are now so happily
united. July Ia, like our own July
4, has taken on new significance not
only for France, but for the world.
As France celebrated our Fourth of
July, so do we celebrate her four
teenth, keenly conscious of a COM
radeship Of arms and of purpose OF
which we are deeply proud.
"The sea seems very narrow to-
day, France is so close to a neighbol
to our hearts. The war is being
fought to save ourselves from intol
cradle things, but is also being tough
to save mankind. We extend ou1
hands to each other, to the great peo
Piles with whom we are associated
and to the peoples everywhere wht
love right and justice as things be
yond price, and consecrate ourselve:
once more to the noble enterprise o1
peace and justice, realizing the grear
conceptions that have lifted France
and America high among the free
peoples of the world.
"The French flag flies today from
the staff Of the White House, and
America is happy to honor that
flag"
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
Webb Makes Record
Run With Ford

M. C. Webb of Williston completed
a trip from the West this week with
his tin lizzie which he considers re-
markable run considering age of his
car and the condition Of the roads
ever which. he travelled.
Below is letter received This Taet
at the Graphic office describing Mr..
Webb's remarkable trip fron Havrc
to Williston:
July 18th, 1918.
To the Graphic:
My run from Ct. Falls to Willis
ton by the way Of Havre in d Ford
car I think is record that none holds
for long distance run. This is the
third season for my Ford and it has
never been in a garage nor has it ever
had a valve ground or new piston
rings replaced, still this little old tin
Lizzie was loaded with tent 8x12,
bedding, heavy suit cases, and fold
ing cots and full camping outfit be-
sides my family. We left Ct. Falls
at 500 A. M. Thursday, July 11th.
That night we camped 70 niles this
side Of TIavre, drove II hours that
day; July 18th left Dcdscn, Mont, at
7:3O A. NJ, arrived here at 9:15 P.
M. the same day, driving 26o miles
in 13 "a hrs. In the whole trip l
drove ass miles in % "a hours. Out
of this % 3-4 hours deduct 1-2 hour
each day for dinner besides stopping
for gas and cylinder oil and shopping.
For rs miles we were in rain Is miles
west of Poplar to 10 miles; cast of
Poplar. We missed our road twice
in coming home and drove s miles out
of our way. We averaged Il 20
miles per hr. from Ct. Falls to Will
liston. ..l -,
NJ. e. Webb.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
Williston Boy ! y
Wounded in Trenches

Word was received here few days
ago by letter from Walter Shikany
telling that he had received wound
from a machine gun in the left shoul-
der. The wound was slight and in
his letter to his mother he said her
would be ready for trench duty again
in short time. Walter was wound.
ed on the 18th of June and had been
in the trenches for about fourteen
davs. He is feeling good and receiv-
ing the best of care at one of the:
American Hospitals back of the front.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
New Stock Yards
Nearing Completion

The new Great Northern Stock
Yards which are being built at the
first sideing east of Williston are
rapidly nearing completion and when
completed will make one of the best
equipped stock yards in this part Of
the country. Formerly stock had to
be unloaded here in the city and taken
quite a ways in order to feed and
water but under this new system at
the new stock yards things will be
simplified which will save both time
and money for the railroad company
as we'll as the shipper. A we'll is be-
ing dug and large barn erected to
hold the feed for the yard and large
number of cattle can be taken care of
at one time at these yards.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18

The following address is by E. G.
Quamme, president of the Federal
Land Bank at st. Paul. Mr.. Quamme
visited this county July sixth and
seventh and delivered talks at Will
liston, Wildrose and Ray. He i'm
pressed us as being the best posted
man we had ever heard on the ques-
tions of vital importance to this coun-
try and especially this section where
farming is the important industry.
We asked him for his address on Co.
operation and we take pleasure in
publishing it in full for our readers:
"It is not my purpose for this dis
cussion to accurately define co-opera
ton in all it's relative meanings. We
all know the accepted meaning Of
the modern term Cooperation" and
all the nice shadings of differences
as it is considered in this or that re-
lation. do not intend, either, to 60
into the history Of cooperation or
the cooperative movement, for that
is so clearly familiar to every stu
dent Of economics. Instead / shall
direct your attention during this
brief discourse to the question of the
application Of cooperation in it's
broadest sense to present-day Amer
ican conditions and institutions.
To bring this problem before you
in it's right relation to other social
movements it will be necessary to de-
vote some time to the consideration
of individualism and socialism. The
first great thought of the American
as new citizen in the family of ma
tions was individual liberty. The first
citizens of this great republic fought
and suffered to establish the new
principle that government exists by
virtue of the powers granted to it by
the governed. Their hearts were full
of happiness; every man was free
man. He now had the opportunity to
grow and develop unhindered. 1ndi-
vidual liberty and economic equality.
Before them was vast continent Of
every known advantage and resource;
there were lands and homes and room
for all. New settlements were form
ed, new states created, trade and
commerce was extended and the ma
ton grew and grew until it had COW
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
CO-OPE R A ITO N
AS Applied to American Institutions
BY E. G. QUAMME

cred a great continent and extended
from the Atlantic to the Pacific
Oceans.
During this period of growth and
development individual liberty and
equal opportunity were maintained.
Economic pressure of population had
not manifested itself as yet; neither
had we reached the point of dimin-
ishing returns in any portion of our
territory. During this period people
had equal economic opportunity with
out knowing it--nothing had, as yet,
forced the people to consider this
phase of our democratic life. Every
thing was taken for granted and ac-
cepted as it was, and as a right. If
a man wanted land, he could 90 ard
take it wherever the soil and climate
conditions suited. 1t was free-the
government gave him the land. He
built home, and all the products of
his labor went to him who toiled. This
was indeed a heaven Of opportunity
for the penniless and landless man
of crowded Europe. Immigrants from,
every nation of the earth focked to
this Eldorado of opportunity-this
land of the free. These newcomers
were welcomed into the new world.
as it was rightly called, by the orig
inal settlers of the thirteen colonies.
They were given equal rights and
privileges. The new settlers were
poured into the melting pot, and all
were to become amalgamated into
that supposedly super-man ~ the
American citizen, having all the vir-
tues of the best of every land from
whence they came. This was a won
derful dream, an inspiration of the
highest ideals. How we have fallen
short of this great ideal we now
know; how some people have degrad
ed the American life of the original
colonists, how some have accented
the economic advantages without ac-
cepting the, principle of individual
liberty with respect to the duties and
of service in return,
how some have not been melted in
his Liberty Pot, producing the gold
hat was in them and leaving The
}ross of bad habits behind: how some
Continued on page g.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
Losses Tremendous

Unofficial reports from the battle
area state that the German losses
since Monday morning are estimated
at 100000. This slaughter, if the re-
port be accurate, is evidence of the
ferocity of the fighting and the
mighty efforts being made by each
of the contesting armies:
Reports declare that the situation
is viewed as being satisfactory by
the allied commanders. There will,
however, be an anxious period until
the German turning movement threat
ening to pinch off the Rheims salient,
is definitely stopped. An interesting
feature of the fighting is that the
French, according to unofficial re-
ports, have lost no cannon.
Raids have been carried out by the
British in the Amiens region and to
the north, at Hulluch. The German
artillery is said to be active, notably
in the region around the Arras-Lens
salient.
In the region Of Dormans and east
ward along the Marine The Germans
have penetrated about five miles and
now hold both banks of the river for
a stretch of about II miles. Strong
and repeated attempts to enlarge
their gains north and south of the
river have been repulsed. Unless
they can enlarge their hold on the
river, the troops along the Marne are
in dangerous situation should an
allied counter attack begin.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18

"My Four Years in Germany" is a
page from the current history Of the
United States, absolute fact, not fic-
ton. Every incident pictured was
witnessed by Ambassador Gerard, the
sub-titles are quotations from his
own book. See it at the Orpheum
Friday and Saturday this week. SIT.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. B. j. Schoregge CT
Williston, are visiting at the capital
this week, the former attending meet
ings of the guaranty bank commits
sion Of which he is member, while
Mrs. Schoregge is enjoying visit
among friends.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
wOMANs MEETING TUESDAY

The meeting OF the WOmans Conn
mittee Of the Council of National
Defense will be held in the l. 90.
F. hall Tuesday July %, at 2:30 P.
M. A new phase of Government war
work will be started. All department
chairman, are especially urged to at
tend. The service buttons will be on
hand for distribution. A cook book
of wheatless receipts will be sold for
ten cents. All women interested in
war work are cordially invited.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18

Clyde Powell went to Minot on
Monday to see about his duties in the
domestic service returning home on
Tuesday morning.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
GERMAN DRIVE FAILS AND THEIR
CASUALTIES ARE ABOUT 100000
Get Bridges Across The arne But These Are Under
Fire-Now Endeavoring to Pinch off Rheims by
Turning Movement

On the French Front in France
July 17.-Forty-eight. house have suf'
feed for the holding of the German
masses launched in .the Grown
Princes great offensive Monday. The
enemy units which we're turned back
from the direction of Paris and arc
endeavoring to ascend the Marne are
being held in check by the fresh troops.
The position of the German col
umns which had gained footing on
the south bank Of the Marne, has be-
come perilous, while to the east Of
Rheims the German efforts to advance
have each time been foiled.
Comparatively slight progress has
been made by the enemy on the west
of Rheims, but his hope Of efecting
a breach in the line was not realized.
The allied method. of defense prov
ed wonderfully efficacious everywhere.
resulting in maintaining the armies
intact.
Reserves Meet Shock
Paris, July 17.-No French troops
from other points on the western
front were sent to the present fight
ing line and their reserves bore and
countered the shock of the German
attack. All circumstances, it is said,
point to favorable outcome of the
battle.
On the southern bank of the Marine
the German position is difficult. The
French artillery and aerial forces are
working actively to prevent the
enemy from being reinforced and to
hamper his supply lines. The spirit
of the French troops remains strong.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
The American Report

Washington, July II. = General
Pershings. communique for Monday,
reaching the war department today,
reported that five hundred prisoners
were taken by the Americans in their
counter attack which drove the Ger
mans back to the Marne east of
Chateau Thierry.
The communique for Tuesday re.
ports the cooperation of American
troops with the French east of
Rheims in successfully repulsing en-
emy attacks at all points.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18
MISSOURI RIVER CLAIMS THREE

The treacherous Missouri has again
exacted it's toll of human life: the
latest tragedy taking place near
Brockton one day last week, the VIC
tins, in this instance, being Mrs. Carl
Larson and Marie and Emma Rutfatte.
Particulars concerning the tragedy
will probably never be known.
Williston graphic., 1918-07-18

Mrs. John McKenna went to Minot
Tuesday noon for a brief visit with
friends.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD THURSDAY, MAY g. 1918.
EXPLODING SHELL
KILLS 5 SOLDIERS
Gunner Attempts to Force Projec-
tile Into Mortar at Texas Camp

Fort Worth, Texas, May 9.-Eight
American gunners were killed and
seven injured more or less seriously
near Benbrook, few miles west of
Fort Worth, when a three-inch shell
exploded Yesterday afternoon. One
gun crew, made up Of members OF
the Headquarters company Of the
141st Infantry was wiped out entirely,
and q second crew from headquarters
company of the 1920 Infantry suffered
heavy casualties. Six died within a
short time.
An attempt on the part of a gunner
| to force the shell, which apparently
did not fit, down a trench mortar, is
believed to have been responsible for
| the accident. Sergeant Norman Bow.
| q Canadian, who is now an assistant
instructor, said that he saw soldier
attempting to force the shell and that
he attempted to warn the gunner
The explosion came too quickly, how
ever, Bow being slightly wounded by
[ a fragment of the shell. The list OF
dead follows:
McDavid, Alan j.; First lieutenant,
Headquarters Co., 1920 Init. Overton,
Texas.
Halphen, Louis A; Sergeant, Head
quarters Co., 141st INIT, Austin,
! Texas
Jones, Wharton; Corporal, Head
quarters Co., 141st Unfit, San Marcos,
Texas.
Appleng. William P; Corporal,
141st Unfit, Elena, Texas.
Langley, Lacy r.; Private, Head
quarters Co., 141st Unfit, Waedler,
Texas.
Sanders, Morgan c.; private, Head
quarters Co., 1920 Unfit, Abiline,
Texas.
Simmons, Euclid; Private, Co. K,
| 1929 Unfit, Henrietta, Texas.
Weber, John; Private, Headquar-
ters Co., Hist INIT, Memphis Texas.
The wounded, except Sergeant
| Bow, were all from Texas.
| General E. st. John Greble, COM
| handing officer at Camp Bowie, was
standing less than ten yards from the
| scene of the explosion with his two
aides, Captain Houghton and Lieuten-
ant Russell They were uninjured
| Lieut.. Col. Metcalfe, division surgeon,
and an enlisted man, also stood near
| by The enlisted man was instantly
| killed. but metcalf was unhurt.
| The 141st and 1920 Infantry regi
| ments were at the trench system near
Benbrook, and their firing practice
| was being watched from a distance
| by a large crowd of civilians. New
mortars were being used for the first
time, and the sound of heavy firing
at the camp had been plainly heard
| in Fort Worth since early morning.
The two gun crews made up of men
from the headquarters companies OF
the two regiments, which were located
| on a hill overlooking the trench sys-
| tenn The entire breach of the NOR
| tar was blown out, and fragments
| flew in every direction.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
NEW BRITAIN GIVES
269 TO SHIPYARDS
Coed Showing Made By This City in
Furnishing Volunteers to
Fleet Building.

Hartford, May 9.-The passing of
the 5000 mark in the Connecticut en-
rollment of skilled workers for the
United States Shipyard Volunteers
was announced today by Leo A. kOr-
per, state director of the Public Ser
vice Reserve. Officials at national
headquarters of the Reserve have
given high praise to COnnecticut'S re-
Spouse to the urgent appeal for men
to build the Emergency Fleet that
will bring victory as it transports SOL
diers, food and munitions overseas.
Shipyard volunteers have enrolled
through the War Bureaus and town
committees of the Connecticut State
Council of Defense. Those comm uni
ties reporting an enrolment of 100
or more volunteers are: Bridgeport,
ASS; Bristol, IA; Hartford (war bu-
reau) $780, Hartford Estate directors
of1ice) 1855; Manchester, 1O1; Meri-
den, 395; New Britain, 269; New Ha-
ven, 644; New London, Ill; Water
bury, 4S8: Stamford, 124. The state
total enrolment is 5,028.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

half million men who in 1918 can be
shipped to France.
The force of more than half a
million now in France has been safely
conveyed there by the American navy
without the loss of single convoy,
or even of a single life, so conveyed.
The only transport carrying troops
from this country SO far lost was the
Tuscania, a British vessel, which was
not under American naval convoy
To date 1,227,000 Americans have
been called to the colors under the
Selective service act. Provost Mar
shall General Crowder today gave TINS
figure as the approximate strength OF
the national army.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
LIMITATION OF CLAIMS.

At a Court of Probate holden at
New Britain, within and for the Dis
trict of Berlin, in the County Of
Hartford and State of Connecticut,
on the Sth day of May, A. D., 1918.
Present, Bernard T. Gaffney, Esq
Judge.
On motion Of Mary Paulauckas, of
said New Britain, as Administrators
on the Estate of Anthony Paulauckas
late of New Britain, within said dis
trict deceased.
This Court doth decree that six
months be allowed and limited for
the creditors of said estate to exhibit
their claims against tho same to the
Administrative and directs that pub
hc notice be given of this order by
advertising in a newspaper published
in said New Britain and having q
circulation in said district, and by
posting a copy thereof on the pub
lie sign post in said Town Of New
Britain nearest the place where the
deceased last dWelt.
Certified from Record,
MORTIMER H. CAMP,
Clerk
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
NEW SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY.

On Monday of next week the Elihu
Burritt school will open for the first
time with about 900 pupils in attend
ance who have heretofore been at
tending the Burritt, the Elm street
and the Bartlett schools. The school
will accommodate about 1000 pupils.
Tomorrow afternoon the school COM
mittee will make an official inspection
of the new building
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
At The
Curran Dry Goods Co.
Tomorrow, Friday

$1.OO size Antiphlogistine ...... 79c
CSC Calocide Foot Remedy. ..... 19c
CSC Mentholatum for cuts, burns, "
eCc. IC
$1.OO Resinol for the skin. ). SIC
soc Bottle Ponds Extract. 35c
75c Evans Pastilles for the
Throat 21c
soc MelIen's Food for Babies E. 42c
soc Horlicl1's Matted Milk $500. 41c
800 Himrod's Asthma Powders 69c
15c Pcterman's Bug Destroyer. 1Oc
25c Pcterman's Bug Destroyer. :. 19c
1Oc Petelman's Roach Food. 49,. SC
csc Pcterman's Roach Food. -. 15c
Small size Glyco-Thymolinc. $500. 23c
csc Lavoris Antiscptic Healer. =. 19c
soc Lavoris Antiscptic Healer. :. 41c
csc Chamberlain's Cough Remedy 23c
75c NestIes Food for Babies. 49,. sic
soc I<err's Emulsion Linonine. =. 44c
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH.

Doesn't matter if broken. / pay So
to SIS per set, also cash for old gold,
silver, platinum, dental gold and old
gold jewelry. Will send cash by re-
turn mail and will hold goods 10 days
for sender's approval of my price.
Mail to L. Mazer. 2007 S. 5th street,
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

Have you lost a sum o
money? Glasses, Pins AM
Rings are found in surprisini
quantities and turned in a
the Herald. Your money will
surely remain in the finder,
hands if he does nc. know
who lost it.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-$150 cash, 1918 81
baker. stripped down FOR
about, in good running order.
er leaving town. Fred Pivincl
Avon ST., Hartford. sd
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE--Hatching eggs, Y
Leghorn and Barred Rocks,
per setting. e. NJ. Staples, 81
sett street. Tel. 1884. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
WANTED

Union moving picture
operator not subject to
draft. Must be temper
ate, steady, reliable,
competent man. One of
Hartford finest theatcrS
offers a permanent posi-
ton with pleasant hours
and good pay to one who
can qualify. Address
THEATER MANAGER,
2. O. Box 1881,
HARTFORD, G. O N N.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE, at a bargain, a Velid
racing body, in good conditio|
you want some real run, bette
this car. A. P. Marsh, d
Sheriff, 46 Main street. u
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-VictroIa and REQ
Price complete, $50. Your
terms. The A. B. Clinton Co,
Asylum ST., Hartford's One
House.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALF-One black mare,
years old; weight LOO lbs; 4
and a clever driver; price rel
able. For information, inqui]
any of Miller g. Olson's stores
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Three- passenger 1917
Studebaker, all now tires and spare;
will demonstrate evenings or Sum
day mornings; good buy. c. w.
Cook, sos Chestnut street, New
Britain, Conn. std
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Seven passenger
land touring car fully equippe
first class condition. Must be
at once as owner is drafted
leaves soon. Very reason
Louis Grosko, r. r. Station.
service. s.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Two-ten I
with barn, one single house,
rooms. All improvements, No.
633 south end Arch st. In
VIM. RadiI, $50 Arch st. s.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

1917 LITTLE SIX OVERLAND
ing car, run 5000 miles; tires
one extra; bargain for cash.
1434-4 s..
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

Notwithstanding from New Brit
ain to New York City. Low rate.
Want return loads Box 33AN,
Herald. 5-9-3dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Seven-r house,
modern provements, hot water
heat, two minutes from Arch st.
trolley. s Parkmore st. I'D
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
WANTED.

WANTED--Dods~e Bros. touring.
state lowest price, etc. Box N5X,
Herald. 5-9-3d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Ford Sedan, describe car
and best cash price, at once. Box
- \ y, Herald. 5-S-4dX
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

ANTED-Competent stenographer
for main office Of Mfg. Co. High
school graduate preferred. Apply
stating age, experience, references.
Box 20BN, Herald Office. STIFF
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

NOTICE-Room and board. Call at
1876 So. Main. 5-3-6d
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09
To REM.

TENEMEN TO RENT-Five room
fiat. Inquire at ia Commercial
street. 5-9-2dx
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Tenemen of 6 rooms in
good location. Address Box MIX,
Herald. 5-6-6dy