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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
Germans Fought To Deadlock,
Seek Cover-Hard Fighting
Now Only At Local Points.
BOTH SIDES D|6CING IN
Report Made BY General Pershinq
Indicates That French and Ger.
mans Are Worn Out BY
Last Weeks Fighting.

Washington, April 3~Geleral Per.
shing reports to the war department
that both sides are digging in be-
tween Montdidier and Noyon.
The report from General Pershin6
read:
Summary of the battle along the
British and French front:
mo new attacks launched BY the
Germans north of The Somme.
South of the Somme and on The
front from Marcel Cave to Mont.
didier, Germans made heavy attacks.
Between Montdidier and Noyon, both
sides digging in. The battle line
north of the Somme.
"South of the Somme the battle
line was as follows:
"Hamel, Marcel Cave, Aubercourt,
lanyard, Demuin, Moreuil, Mailly,
Ranval, Sonvellern, Gravignos, Can
tigny, Fontaine, Mesneil, Lamonchcl,
Ayencourt, Rollot, Orvillers, Beer.
mont, Roye, Plessier, PASSED. and
along the Disc, Barisis."
~ Deadlock Indicated.
The report of General Pershing
that the French and Germans were
digging in is believed to show that
each side is worn by the last weeks
fighting and that state Of deadlock
exists on the larger part Of the front
held by the French. .@
The fact that the Germans are
seeking cover is held to be proof
positive that the German offensive is
at an end.
Hangard-En.santene Reeaptured
Paris, April 2.-"Hangard-En-san.
terre has been completely recaptured,"
the French war Office reports.
"The Germans necessarily attacked
Grivesnes Give miles north and west
of ,Nontdidier).
after hand to hand fighting, It, re-
manned in our hands. The German
losses are considerable"
Germans Take Moreuii.
With the British Armies in France,
April 2.-Warplanes report German oc-
cupation of Moreuil on the right bank
of the Ancre, after heavy fighting.
The enemy launched a vicious at.
tack between Moreuil and Demuin
entering the town at
$3.50 p. m. "
The Germans are reported moving
westward along the Luce valley, hav-
ing passed Hangard
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
CELTIC hit BY TORPEDO
Big White Star Liner Carried No
Passengers When Struck.
Believed To Have Carried No Pas.
sengers-Eforts Being Made to
Save Vessel.

New York, April 2.-According to
reliable information received here the
steamship Celtic, one of the big White
Star liners was attacked and torpe-
doedc by German submarine during
a voyage from England to America.
Efforts are being made to save the
vessel which it is believed carried no
passengers. ..u
The Celtic has a gross tonnage OF
20,904 and has for many years been
one Of the largest steamships In trans
Atlantic service. She was built at
Belfast in 1901 and flies the British
flag.
More than a year ago the Celtic
hit mine off Liverpool but was dam.
aged only slightly. In 1916 it was re-
ported that bomb, presumed to have
been placed on board at New York,
was discovered on the Celtic on her
arrival at Liverpool but this was
denied by officers of the White Star
line. It was the Celtic which brought
$25,000,000 of American, securities
from England in October, 1911; "a.
Few Soldiers on Board.
: Washington, April 2.-If there were
any American soldiers at all on board
the Celtic 1t was said here they were
very few in number and carried as
"casuals" returning home. I, was
stated that there were no sick or
wounded on board. .t.|.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
Quebec In Hands Of rroops.

Quebec, April 1.-The military au-
thorities under command of General
Lessard, acting with Quebec city po-
lice have taken over administration
Of the city of Quebec and drew up
plans to checkmate the rioting ele-
ment here. and also to round up the
ringleaders who have been fomenting
trouble during the last three days
in resistance to enforcement of the
military service act General Les
sard conferred with Mayor Lavigneur
and the premier of Quebec, In con-
nectioa with the enforcement of Law.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05

Three Years-Never Any Trouble St,,de-
H. baker.
Have used Polarine in my Studebaker for three
years. Driven 1000 miles-never had any trouble
with fabrication or carbon-D. L., Ind.
10000 Miles-Five Years-Good shape
Polarine REQ. II"
Have run my REQ Car 10000 miles in five years.
Have used only Poarine and car is in good repair.
Took it apart last winter and found gears and en-
CINE in good shape.-H. L. b. Mo.
White Car-Two Years-No Carbon.
Ihave owned 80 H. P. White Car for two years
and used only Polarne lubricate the motor. This
oil has given perfect satisfaction. have had vir
tualy no carbon and the bearings in the engine
in perfect CONDITIONAL. c., N. OAK.
Perfect Lubrication- Winter and Summer
Kissel Kar. r. 49,, :.
My Kissel Touring Car has run continuously
winter and summer for two years, and must say that
the fabrication given by Polarine has been perfect
at all times.-L. F. W. s., Ill. .+ Y .". s..
Never Cleaned CYLINDER ..r
Have run my Ford 10000 miles, using only Po-
larine. Have taken top off the engine to
clean carbon.-W. b. W.. Ind.
10000 Miles Without Cleaning CYLINDER
Buick.
Just completed 10000 miles in my Buick within
three years. Have made the entire distance on Po-
larine and carbon has never been cleaned from CYL
inders in that tme-N. A. T., Iowa.
The Best Au.Year-Round OIL l. Polarine-
Locomobile. ....-
Have used Polarine in my Locomobile for past
year or two and have found thoroughly satisfac.
tory For a short time used an oil much higher
in price than Polarine but had to stop account Of
carbon deposits Polarine has proved the best all
year-round oil for my car.-F. R. A., Iowa.
Use it in your car
and be convinced.
Standard Oil Company
J. H. Craishll, Agent
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
Canadian Women Pray For Allies.

Winnipeg, April 1.-Two thousand
women, the majority of whom have
lost a son, husband or sweetheart in
the war, met in microscopy prayer
meeting in Central Congregational
church here. Special prayers were
offered for the Allies in their present
crisis. Figures issued here show that
IS, 900 Canadian soldiers have return
ed from the front. OF these 20,455
have been or are being treated by
the military hospitals commission. A
shows 1850 soldiers 70.
turned minus q limb.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
10000 MilesFi Years Good Shape :
p Polarine-

White Car-Two Years No Carbon.
Ihave owned 80 H. p White Car for two years
and used only Polarine to ubricate the motor This
oil has given perfect satisfaction. have had vr-
tually no carbon and the bearings in the engine
in perfect CONDITIONAL. c., N. OAK.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
British Pursue Turks 70 Miles.

London, April 2.-British troops
operating on the Tuphates river in
Mesopotamia continue their pursuit
of Turkish troops. An official state
ment issued by the war office says
the British forces have advanced 70
miles beyond the town of Anah, to a
point about midway between Bagdad
and Aleppo.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
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Hundred Mile Gun is
Planned For u. S. Nav

Washington, April 2.-The
United States navy depart
ment plans to construct long
range gun capable of carrying
los miles. It will be devel-
oped along the so-called sub
caliber plan.
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
STAKES FORTUNE ON DRIVE
Germany Expected to Attack Else.
where II Held in West.

where II Held In West. n
Washington, April 2.-Germany has
staked its fortunes on the spring cam
paign, says the War departments
weekly review of the military situation
and the Allies and the United States
must be prepared for fresh attacks at
new points II the Teutons fail to
achieve victory in the present fighting.
But despite the successes gained by
the Germans, says the review, "the
enemy has been unable to force a de-
cision," and so long as the Allies are
able to maneuver with consistent
unity so long will victory elude the
enemy.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
Plot To Wreck Plant Fails,

Missoula, Mont, April Am ap-
parent plan to destroy the distribu-
ton system of the Bitterroot Valley
Irrigation company, upon which
great portion of the Bitterroot valley
depends for water during the grow
ing season, was foiled by discovery
of kerosene and kindling under q big
flume near Hamilton.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05

Perfect Lubrication-W Winter and Summer
Kissel Kar.
My Kissel Touring Car has run continuously
winter and summer for two years. and must say that
the fabrication given by Polarine has been perfect
at all times.-L F. w. s., Ill. " ." s.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
SAYS AMIENs WILL NOT FALL
General Foeh Guarantees Safely Of
Great Allied Base.
Paris, April 2.-"Amiens will not

fall.
General Ferdinand Foch, Allied
generalissimo on the west front has
made this positive statement adding
that he was prepared to guarantee it.
General Foch asserted the big base,
which is the chief objective of the
German center in Picardy, was safely
covered. His confident message sent
thrill through the Allied publics. It
removes the last vestige of alarm
that has been felt for the safety of
the great strategic rail center. Presi-
dent POincaire has visited Amiens.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
HOUSE REFUSES TO CONCUR
Turns Down Senate Provision For
$3.50 Wheat Price. "A

Washington, April 2. - Senate
amendments to the agricultural ap-
preparation bill, including the provi-
sion for increasing the government
wheat price guarantee to $3.50, have
been disagreed to by the House and
the measure went to conference. A
separate vote will be demanded in
conference on the wheat price.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
The Best Al-Year-Romd OIL l. Polarine-
Locomobile. o.

Have used Polarine in my Locomobile for past
year or two and have found it thoroughly satisfac
tory For a short time used an oil much higher
in price than Polarine but had to stop account Of
carbon deposits Polarine has proved the best all
year-round oil for my car-F. R. A., Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05

Never Cleaned CYLINDER ..~
Have run my Ford $1,000 miles, using only Po-
larine. Have never taken top off the engine to
clean carbon.-W. 81. W., Ind. .- %@"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-04-05
10000 Mile. Without Cleaning CYLINDER

Just completed 10000 miles in my
three years. Have made the entire dis
larine and carbon has never been clean
inders in that time.-N. A. T, Iowa.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
British Admiralty Gives Out De-
tails of Achievements of
SeapIaneS.
BOMBS DO GOOD WORK
Undersea Craft Unable to Dive Before
Missiles Are Dropped-One De-
stroyed in Act of Attack
on Merchantmen.

London.-DetaiIs concerning the de-
struction recently of ten German sub
marines by naval aircraft, eight by
seaplanes and the others by dirigibles,
have been obtained by the Associated
Press from admiralty reports. The
first case is described as follows:
"While ON patrol in the English
channel a seaplane sighted a subma-
rine eight miles away, directly in the
path of an oncoming convoy of mer-
chant ships. The seaplane dived at
80 miles an hour. The submarine at
tempted to escape by submerging, but
was just awash as the seaplane
reached a bombing position and re-
leased two bombs, one of which ex-
ploded on the coming tower. The
seaplane dropped two more bombs
into the midst of the bubbles from the
collapsed submarine, which was of
the largest type, carrying two guns"
The second case: "At dawn a sea-
plane sighted a large submarine on
the surface, with a member of the
crew standing by the gun. The sea-
plane dropped a bomb on the tail of
the U-boat and afterward photo
graphed the sinking submarine, with
a big hole in its deck. A second bomb
was lOppSu CIOSS ~ tic ouOludA lhC
bow, and the U-boat collapsed"
Catches U-Boat on Surface.
The third case: 1.-TWO seaplanes at
tackled a large submarine travelling on
the surface at Ia knots, with two men
in the coming tower. A bomb was
exploded close to the coming tower,
and the submarine began to sink stern
first. A bomb from a second seaplane
completed the work."
The fourth case: Three patrol
planes sighted a large submarine as
1t was submerging, and dropped two
bombs close to the coming tower,
causing the submarine to turn turtle
and disappear in a mass of oil and
wreckage.'
The fifth case: ga seap1ane sight
ed two submarines close to the sur
face and dropped two bombs. One
bomb was ineffective, but the other hit
the deck fairly amidships. The sub
marine was hidden by the smoke of
the explosion, and when the smoke
cleared the U-boat was sinking, with
both ends in the air.
The sixth case: "a seaplane saw
the track of a torpedo fired at mer-
chairman. 1t dived toward the sur
face and sighted the black shade Of
the submarine well below the surface.
1t dropped two bombs. which both ex-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
TEN SUBMARINES
SUNK BY AVIATORS

ploded close to the submarine, result
ing in large quantity of oil, bubbles
and wreckage."
The seventh case: 1.-TWO seaplanes
sighted a U-boat on the surface and
dropped a bomb each. The first bomb
caused heavy list to the U-boat,
which began to sink by the stern.
The second bomb exploded in the CEN
ter of the swirl, demolishing the o.
boat"
Oil Patch Shows Fate.
The eighth case: "a seaplane
dropped a bomb on submarine Just
emerging and the U-boat disappeared
with a heavy list to port. The pilot
dropped second bomb into the swirl
and few minutes later a patch Of
oil $50 feet long and IL feet wide ap-
peared on the surface"
The ninth case: "a naval airship
at midday sighted a suspicious patch
of Oil and circled it in an effort to
ascertain the cause. Suddenly. a
periscope broke the surface in the
midst of the oil. The airship dropped
a bomb close to the periscope and a
series of bubbles began appearing, in
dicating that the damaged submarine
was moving slowly away under the
water. Several more bombs were
dropped in the path indicated until
satisfactory evidence was obtained of
the enemy's destruction"
The tenth case: "An airship
dropped two bombs over a submarine
which was engaged in attacking mer-
chantmen. Great patches of oil and
bubbles Indicated severe damage and
trawlers made this complete by Cepth
charges
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

a woman can win better than a man
the maintenance of public decorum
among girls, supervision over female
servants registries, duties under the
shop hours acts, food control orders
and the like, and supervision over
places of amusement catering for chill
dren.
1t is not, Sir Leonard hopes, suggest
ed that women should be employed in
the suppression of public order and
the arrest Of dangerous or violent
criminals.
With regard to the desirabflity of in
trusting to them that part of the in
vestigation. of sexual crime which in
wolves intimate conversation with the
victim, the inspector declares that the
police themselves were the first to rec
ognize this. but until some years ago
failed to find a woman OF education
who recognized this as a woman's work
Sir Leonard pays tribute to the fine
work being done by the women police
employed by the ministry of munf-
lions, and refers also to the success
of the efforts of the women patrols
He denies that the increase OF Of
lenses by juveniles and the decrease
OF personal chastity of girls are the
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
AID FROM RED CROSS
American Prisoners in Germany
Being Cared For.
Food Sent Regularly Through Inter.
national Red Cross In
Switzerland.

Washington.-Food is now being
sent regularly to American prisoners
in Germany by the American Red
Cross through an arrangement with
the international Red Cross in
Switzerland.
The American Red Cross office at
Paris recently received a complete list
of the 15o Americans then prisoners in
Germany. The German government
permits the Red Cross to send each
man 20 pounds Of food a week, in
two packages Of ten pounds each.
This Red Cross service is being en-
larged and a warehouse to hold food
enough for 10000 American prisoners
already is under construction near
Berne, Switzerland. 1t Is estimated
that at least 80 per cent Of the food
packages reach the men.
Parents, wives and relatives Of our
soldiers and sailors will find in this
particular Red Cross service the great
est satisfaction because they have
dreaded German prison life for their
loved ones perhaps more than death
itself.
The American prisoners will be per-
mftted to write two letters and four
post cards each month, and also to
acknowledge the receipt of food pack
ages. The Red Cross food package
follows the army ration pretty closely.
and frequently fresh white bread Is
included from the Red Cross bakery
in Berne.
This service is one more reason why
the American people will respond gen.
.erously to the next Red Cross war
fund campaign, May 2O-27, when an
other $1OO,OOO.OO0 to carry on" will
be asked.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
JAILED BECAUSE OF LOOKS
Youth Who Looks Older Than He ID
Spends 2o2 Days Behind
Bars.

Indianapolis, Ind.-Just because he
looks to be twenty-five, but in fact ia
only twenty years old, Murphy Cutrer
of Shreveport, La, mas spent POP days
since June last In jails on charges
Of being a draft Stacker. Cutrer has
just been released from his latest trou.
BILE after having been in the Marion
county Jail 20 days. He was first ar
rested in Fredonia, Kan. and held for
12O days, then he spent 56 days in an
other jail on similar charges. In each
case he was able to prove he lacked
one day of being twenty-one on regis
tration day.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
WOMEN GOOD POLICE
sre Doing Efficien. Service in
Great Britain.
Annual Report of Inspector Praises
Work in Combating Evils
Of War.

London-The success of women on
the police force is amply demonstrated
in the annual report of Sir Leonard
Dunning, 81. NJ. inspector of constabu-
larry, just published.
Seven counties and "a cities and
boroughS have women ION the
strength and their Introduction into
professional police work." says Sir
Leonard, may well help authorities
to combat evils which have presented
increasing difficulties to them for years
past"
While most of the women are en-
gagged in clerical work, others are
given duties requiring the complete
confidence OF a woman or child, which
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

consequence of the war or that they
have been aggravated by the war.
For years past police reports have
laid stress ON the decay Of parental
control and the influence of parents
with a true sense Of their responsible
ties does not seem likely to revive.
Crime is showing an upward tendency
reduced street lighting. bigamy, con-
cealment of birth and infantfcide, the
latter directly due to circumstances Of
the war contributing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

Vegetable Compound cured me so I did
not need the operation, and am telling
BnSzER, Black River Falls, Wis.
Tt ia inst such experiences as that Of
Mrs. Binzer that has made this famous
root and herb remedy a household word
from ocean to ocean. Any woman who
suffers from Inflammation, liberation,
iisplacements, backache, nervousness,
irregularities or SO the blues" should
not rest until she has given 1t q triai,
and for special advice write Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
TOOK TIME TO FIGURE OUT
Ferry Captain at a Loss as to How
Much to Charge His Unusual
Customer.

Speaking at a dinner, Senator James
w. WadSworth of New York referred
to the trials and tribulations Of the
motorist, and contributed the following
story:
In the early days an autoist drove
up to a small ferry where the charge
for horse transportation was 25 cents
for a single team and 40 cents for a
double team. He was about to go on
the boat, when the captain told him
he would have to wait. Three times
the ferry went back and forth across
the river, and finally the motorist be-
gan to get impatient.
Cant take We over yet" declared
the captain in response to the others
demands to be ferried across. Yer
The first one O. them things that ever
come down here an 1 don't know
what to charge ye."
Don't know what to charge me ~
wonderingly returned the motorist.
NO" answered the captain. I've
been studyin' We six different ways,
but derned if 1 kin figger out whether
yer a one-hoss team or a two-hosS
team" - Philadelphia Evening Tele-
graph
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

88NS0 kn0 A4O2A -
operation, I cannot
say enough in praise
of it. IsuHered from
organic and
my side hurt me DO
i could hardIybe up
from my bed, and I
was unable to do my
homework. ] had
the best doctors in
Eau Claire and they
wanted me to have
an operation, but
vida r. Pinkham'0
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
Soothe Baby Rashes

That itch and burn with hot baths OF
Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
1.-TWO BITS A DAY-THE
PATRIOTS Way" WINNER

Los Angeles, Cal.-"Two bits
a day-the patriots way" was
the prize winning slogan In a
contest conducted by a local
bank Five thousand patriots
participated in the contest win
the war, bit by bit" won the sec
ond prize and Every miser
helps the kaiser" won the third
prize
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
BARRED FROM LAKE VESSELS
Subjects of Germany and Austria Will
Not Be Permitted on Them
This Summer.

Cleveland, O.-Federa1 officers here
have issued an order prohibiting SUBJ
jects Of Germany and Austria from
working or riding on lake vessels
either freight or passenger-this SUM-
mer. Neither will they be permitted
within 100 feet of pier or dock where
any vessel of 500 tons capacity is To-
Gated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
Gives ses Pounds of Milk.

Columbia, Mo.-Campus Lady Hen
gerveld Alpha of the University of
Missouri dairy herd has broken the
Missouri butter record for two-year-
olds. In a recent test this COW pro-
duced 1862 pounds Of milk and 21.95
pounds of butter a week.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

Described.

PA, what is a profiteer?" "a man
who would rather get rich quickly
than win the war quickly"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

Waterproof pockets with water-tight
fastenings for bathing attire have been
invented by two New York men,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
COURT FREES MAN WHO
WHIPPED A PRO-GERMAN

Fond Du Lac, iWis.-Because
John Fox asserted that he could
place a German flag on his resi-
dence If he so desired he was
given a beating by James Finne-
gan. Fox had Finnegan arrest
ed, but the court declared that
it could find no man guilty in an
assault case provoked by any
individual who talked favorably
concerning the Teuton flag.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16
THIS WOMAN
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
By taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, One
of Thousands of Such Cases.

Black River Falls, Wis.-s.As Lydia
e. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1918-05-16

Patriotic Talk.
Money talks"
"And just now 1t is shouting the
battle cry of freedom"