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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
P|MPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice It. Drive Them Off
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you
much longer if you get a package of Or.
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should
begin to clear after you have taken the
tablets few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and theliver
with DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sue
cessful substitute for calomel: there's never
any sickness or pain after taking them.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomel does, and just as effectively,
but their action is gentle and safe instead
of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets is
ever cursed with ga dark brown taste"
bad breath, dull, listless, mo good
feeling, constipation. torpid liver, bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
a purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil; you will know them
by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints, and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for a week
See how much better you feel and look.
lOc and 25c per box. ALI druggists.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

their present scale for many moro
days.
The estimates of men who were In
Germany prior to the outbreak of the
war with the United States and arc
familiar with the production capa-
cities of German munition plants are
that the Kaiser'S forces had sufficient
ammunition to meet their needs for
two months when the drive started
March 21.
The stern resistance of the Allies Is
believed to have consumed the Ger
man ammunition on a much greater
scale than they expected and
brought them to the stage possibly
where the need of conservation is felt
already The shortage in Germany
Of nickel and other metal used in
making high grade stcels is the chief
restriction on the munitiOn and arti!-
lery plants Of the country.
The intensity of artillery fire from
the German side shows them better
supplied in the way of munitions, 1t
is said, than they were in the bat
tie Of the Sommo in 1916. They were
woefully short in some stages and
we're almost Hanging on by their
eyebrows" in some sectors.
Gen. Won Falkenhayn, who was II
charge Of estimates and production,
was removed from his job because CT
the shortage. and Hindenburg an
s1ounced that never again would his
:,rir7ies be caught mapping iii this re-
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
CONGREGATION BETH Ell.

Congregation Beth Ell is the name
of the new Jewish modern orthodox
congregation of this city adopted at
u meeting held last evening in Turner
nall. Until q larger organization is
brought about by means of Il men,
bership campaign which will be
started shortly these officers will serve:
Chairman--M. Raphael.
SecrGtary--W. G. Kranowitz
Treasurer-M. G. Levitt.
Executive committee--L. Croll. e.
Meshken. Is. Clark, I. I. Rachlin, s.
S. Horvitz, \. Shurberg, NJ. s. Dunn
and w. M. Greenstein.
The next meeting Will be held
Thursday evening in the Levitt
building.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
EGRO IABORERS WANTED.

hrtford, May ga large mum Der
egro laborers, are being recruited
Btevedore regiments in the quar-
|asters' department Of the United
Is Army and Federal Director
A. Korper, of the United States
ic Service Reserve is authorized
fcure the enlistment or induction
food husky men of this class
" service overseas is promised.
of draft age will be indicted for
branch Of the army and all 9TH
between eighteen and forty will
Unlisted. The government will
b men indicted or enlisted into
| &c imm ediately. The rate of
lis the usual army scale with the
binary allowances for dependents.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03
ENEMY RESERVE OF
MUNITIONS FAILING
Experts Believe Vast Stores Have
Been Depleted BY Allies In
expected Resistance.

Washington, May 3.-The reserve
munitions which the Germans piled
up before the start of the drive
against the allied armes are being de"
pleted. in the opinion of experts here
to a point where the tremendous
bombardments on the Picardy and
Ypres fronts cannot be sustained on
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03


and locks were re- IAN
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1918-05-03

moved and church bells and kettles
alike went into the melting pot. {
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
War Stores Too Numerous to Count
Taken by Byng as Foe Line Crunbles

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, Aug. "a
A large number of including complete batteries
OF howtzers and trench mortar have been captured by
the British north of the Somm Immediately south of the
river the British have taken twelve
The village of Behagnies, two miles and half north Of
Baaume the Bapaume Aras highway has been reached by
the British.
British Gain Along Coieu River. d.
British forces reported to have reached of
Henn the Coeu river five miles ofArras They
in the outskirts of St Leger farther south cap
ured Ervllers two miles of Coucelles They
vancing.
Bray reported to have been captured by the British
Several thousand German prisoners have passed through
the behind General Byngs third army today No effort
to count the captured has been made up this
Smash Through Line on Whole Front.
The British were smashing through the German positions
this morning all along the battle front.
The British are reported to have captured Becorde and
have reached the high ground southwest Frcou The
British have passed well beyond Happy Valley.
Within Mile and Quarter of Bapaume.
Hags also reported to have reached Befvillers
one and quarter miles from Bapaume Fighting going on
there and in the vicinity of Mory distance east Of
the Arras-B s-Bapaume road.
battle raging furiousy the vicinity Of Bhucout and
Sapgnies
The Germans are trying desperately to save Bapaume
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
Even MadDogs
Are Affected
By Ice Famine
Heads Packed in Ice No More
Sent to State Laboratory;
Live Dog Shipped Now

Transmls sion 10 . the laboratory ol
the state health department OF the
heads OF dogs suspected OF being at
iccted with rabies is no longer prac-
ticable on account OF the shortage OF
ice. Therefore the whole live dog
must be sent If the examination is to
be made
Accordingly the health department
received notice by telegram this morn
ing that IT would receive a live mad
dog some time this afternoon from
ri Dorado. Okla
Owing to the scarcity OF ice | can
not kill the dog and send his head as
is CUSTOMARY Therefore | am ship
ping you the whole live dog" wired
t. {. Gllli,inc
Everybody around the state health
department IS waiting with extraordl-
nary anxiety the dogs arrival.
Gillitine says the dog bit three chill
dren and he is anxious to have IN,
dogs head examined TO determine il
It is affected with rabies
"You need not return the dog" h,
advises.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
ALL is WELL FOR ALLIES,
MARCH TELLS SENATORS:
100000 YANKS OVER

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-Members
OF the senate military committee were
assured By General March at their
weekly conference today that stories of
great unpublished American casualties
overseas are wholly false and that all
casualties among the expeditionary
forces are given to the public as prompt
ly as the cables can transmit them.
The chief of staff, without discussing
in detail the great allied forward move
ment now under way, said the situa-
ton on the western front now was de-
cidedly favorable to the allies
100000 Americans Over.
The total number of soldiers em-
barked has now passed the 100000
mark, General March, chief of staff,
announced today
Commenting upon the military silva
ton the chief OF staff pointed out Wat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
SENATE VOTE ON
MAN-POWER BILL
IS DUE MONDAY
House Vetoe8 Plan to Exempt
Government Employees,

WASHINGTON. Aug a Plans flr
a final vote in the senate on the ad-
mlnistration man power bill before ad-
lournment tonight were abandoned late
today by Chairman Chamberlain, who
announced that il would go over until
Monday Prohibition leaders, he said,
had agreed to Law aside temporarily
the nationwide prohibition measure
which was to have come up automatl-
cslly Monday
When the house resumed consdera-
tion OF the man-power bill today the
amendment OF Representative Madden
# Illinois, to bar government employees
from deferred draft classification on ac-
count OF their employment, was de
ieated. 40 TO l28
A work or fight amendment pro
posed by Representative Black of
Texas, similar to the one added to the
bill by the senate committee. but modi-
fled to meet objections of organized
labor, was rejected by vote Of 81 to 81.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24

since last Wednesday, the French ad.
vance has continued from the plateau
overlooking Noyon down to the Oise
river, making maximum advance for
these troops OF nine miles since August
l8 This has forced the enemy back
across the Oise
The French success, he said, has been
duplicated by the British south OF Arras
Rapidly advancing, the British reached
a depth Of three miles, but their prog
ress has been held up by German
counter attacks
New Salient at Albert.
The British thrust Thursday in the
Albert region resulted in an important
advance between the Ancre and the
Somme rivers which General March
said, has developed new salient.
General March spoke warmly Of the
Continued on Page 2, Column a.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
PETTEE IS NAMED
TO DIRECT NEXT
LOAN Drive HERE
He Will Succeed C, B, AmeS
WikOff Resigns,

Frank J. Wikoff has resigned as dis
trict chairman for the Liberty loan drive
and W. J. Pettee has been nominated
by Wikoff, previous to his retirement,
for the position Of county chairman TO
succeed C. r. Ames, whose duties as
food administrator for Oklahoma will
prevent him serving Mr.. Wikoff found
il impossible to take up the heavy work
incident TO the loan campaign again be-
cause his duties at the Tradesmen's 5
State bank have become increasingly
heavy since twelve men left the bank to
join the army.
Mr.. Pettee was member Of the ex-
ecutive committee for the county in for
mer loan drives and is thoroughly ia
miliar with the organization. He will
call together the executive committee
about September for preliminary cam
paign work.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
bic WAGE BOOSTS
REDUCE RAILROAD
INCOMES FOR june
60- Million Deficit Due to Back
Payments on Raise,

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24.-Owing
largely to big back payments OF wage
INCREASES, the railroads under federal
contro in June reached an aggregate
deficit OF sS8,9S90O0 in railway oper-
ation income, as compared with positive
Earnings of so8,oO9.0OO in June, 1917.
This reduced the total operating in
rome for the six months OF government
operation ending with June to sl73,-
$4,000, as compared with $4ss,20J,OOO
IN the corresponding period of last
year. These figures compiled by the
Interstate commerce commission an
nounced today, show that the govern
men; has lost about S2o00O00O0 in op-
eration Of railroads during the first
SIX months this year.
The wage payments In June under
director General MeAdoo's order, as
reported by l64. or about three -fourths
pf the first-class roads, amounted to
kl33000g0O. Without this added ex-
pense the railroads in June would have
b.tssd &tQ@. ~ xs a., ,.-.... .,.s.l =. 4, y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
This Might Mean
Break In Relations

LONDON. Aug. 24,-Germanys re-
ply TO SPANS announcement as to sub
marine warfare, which is reported to
have been sent, says that such a pro-
cedure on the part of Spain as was in
dicated in the Instructions to the Span
ish ambassador at Berlin might posi-
bly, result in the severance of relations
between the countries, according TO a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
Excess Profit Tax
For Big War Levy
Is Fixed in House

WASHINGTON, Aug 24-The ex-
cess profits schedule Of the new war
revenue hill was completed today by
the house ways and means committee.
After percent deduction and 5000
specific exemption, there is IS per
cent tax on excess profits over the
exemption and up to IS percent, 50
percent on all between IS and 20 per
cent, and 70 percent tax on all above
20 percent on profits Provision was
made to avoid undue hardship to
small concerns.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
Mitchell to Get
M'Donald's Place,
Runor at Capitol

Gossip around the state capitol this
morning indicates the appointment Of
f. L, Mitchell, newspaper man Of Cln-
ton and former state senator. 10 the
vacancy on the state industrial com
mission which will result from the res
gnation Of A. A. Mcdonald. who has
been chairman Of the commission since
its creation in 1915. 1t is reported Nc
Donald has resigned, his resignation to
become effective on September /. Mr..
Mitchell arrived in the city today from
his home at Clinton
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
oerately to save Bapaume.
Thiepvsl Situation Uncertain


The situation at Thiopyal was IN.
certain this morning La BoiselIe and
Ovllers were reported to have been
wrested from the enemy
The town Of Miraumont appr,r, tl
have been surrounded by the British
there was some heavy fighting r
Flanders this morning on small seal,
in the neighborhood Of Dranoutre ridge
in the Lys salient, which is reported
to have been captured by the Germans
On the other hand the British gained
some ground IN the same region and the
lighting continues Many more prs.
2ners have been taken everywhere.
British Enter Miraumont
Field Marshal Haig's forces ar,
lighting on the slopes OF Th,epval r,dgc
and along the eastern bank Of the Anrre
river north of Albert. where British pa
.ttoIS have entered the town OF Mirau-
mont. From the latter village the Brit.
lsh line runs to Blhooourt, thence N
Eryillers which is in British hand, and
then to Boyelles and Boiry Becduer,lle,
joining the I'D line near Mercatel.
Huns Intended to Retire.
There can be no doubt that prior 10
the British attack the Germans we're
contemplating a retirement. but they in
tended 10 take their time The British
attack had the effect Of hustlng the
enemy and preventing him from carry
ing out his plans. This has been proved
by the large number Of prisoners taken.
No return has yet been made Of Tho
total number Of prisoners taken by tho
French. but a conservative estimate OF
the total OF Anglo-Fren captures slnce
July l8 confirms the earlier report from
Paris placing them well over 10000.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
HAIC AT DOORS Or BAPAUME
Is Cents a Shine,
Girls to Do Work,
Chicago Prospect

CHICAGO, Aug 24-Fihecn
cents for shining shoes and girls io
do the shining is the probable ou'
come Of the recent ruling chasing
the occupation as a non-essential
This was announced today bg
Peter James, president Of the Boot
blacks Union who added that Il !,
were found impossible to get girl
SINNERS" the parlor' would close
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24

Bapaume'S Fall
Means Disaster

Associated Press War Review.
Overcoming enemy resistance with
smashing blows. the allied forces be-
tween Atras and Soissons are moving
steadily forward Tne menace 10 the
German positions on the fifty-niie
iront IS increasing hourly, a, de Al.
lies take thousands Of prisoners sp1
inflici heavy losses.
On the north, having husiA n,
GeIpaas Iorp mora o. lss innoe1r
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
British Drive Hun
Motor Boats From
Dunkirk Defense

LONDON, Aug. 24-German motor
boats attempted a reconnaissance in
the neighborhood of Duukirk, France.
yesterday morning They we're driven
off by British and French patroling
vessels. One enemy motor boat is be
lieved TO have been destroyed The
allied forces suffered no casualties.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
tnREE MARINES
KILLED; ONE HURT
IN BANDIT FIGHT

WASHINGTON, Aug 24-Three
American marines were killed and one
wounded in a bloody fight with ban
dts in the Seibo province of Santo
Domingo on August l3. A report
reaching the marine corps headquarters
here today says many OF the bandits
were killed or captured.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
"a Enemy Planes
Felled by British
In Albert Sector

LONDON, Aug. A-S Severe air
fighting has occurred on the front be-
tween Albert and the Amiens -Roye
road, resulting, according to latest re-
ports. in the destruction of sixty-two
enemy machines. and the driving down
Of twenty-one airplanes out of control.
Twenty-six British machines have been
reported missing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
KAISER PROTESTS
SPAIN'S SELLING
|NTERNED SHIPS
Germany Offers Energetic
Kick, Berlin Reports,

AMSTERDAM, Aug, A-Germsny
has energetically protested against the
intention of Spain 20 replace sunken
Spanish tonnage by interned German
ships, according % an official statement
issued in Berlin.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
U. S. AVlAT0RS AGAIN
BOMB GERMAN TOWNS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-Another
bombing of the railroad yards at Con-
fans by American aviators. without
the loss of a machine, is announced
in General Pershings communique for
Friday. II says also that an American
outpost on the Aisne between Fismes
and Baroooches, having been driven
back by small local action, later re-
occupied its Position s. 20. :
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
Fire Department
Of Pittsburgh, Pa,
Goes on Strike

PITTSBURGH. Aug. "a The entire
working force OF the city fire depart.
ment went on strike at noon today, be-
cause of the failure Of the city govern
ment 10 meet demands for wage in
eIeass
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
LAST HOUR RUSH
IS ANTICIPATED
IN REGISTRATION
Register Early Is Warning Of
Board Officials,
QUESTI0NNAIRES GIVEN
All Goes Smoothly in Effort to
Speed New Draft

Officials Of the city and county drai,
boards. which opened at ! O'Clock th,,
morning for registration OF men who
have become p since June s report
that regiStrants are not appearing a,
early as had been hoped. The fact that
the boards remain open until 9 o'clock
tonight is thought TO he the cause OF
this, and a rush at the last mnu,e may
result Regi,trants should report as
early as possible and secure their ques
tiornalrcS
Questionnaites Given
The first man 10 register was +
Mark Harris. 4O2 West Noble avenue.
He appeared shortly after the opening
time and registered with City board No.
3 Each man who registers is given a
questionnaire in accordance with a pre-
Vions plan to speed up the work OF
classifying the men The first ques %
tornalre was returned to City board
No } by Jesse +. Pollard. corner of
Twenty-fifih street and Harvey avenue,
lusN llllll UllliuNVh dlAtl UV N'Nultu ".
At almost the same time William Henry
Selkens, same address, returned his
Up to 80 o'clock this morning three
had registered with County board No.
J. about ten with City board No. 2 and
twelve with City board No. } County
board No. expects about twenty, City
board No, about fifty and City board
{ No. about thirty-iiye registrars to
have appeared at the close OF the day.
c. T Bergman Of City board No ,
hr, placed his desk at the head OF the
stairs on the second floor OF the city
hall to direct applicants to the proper
place for registration Max Loewen.
Hadley Inn, and II. L. Wilson, 7j+ East
Ninth street, have volunteered their
services and are helping with the regis
tration with City board No 3
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
THE WEATHER.

LOCAL FoREcAst-cloudy and un-
settled weather tonight, probably followed
by fair weather Sunday.
STATE FORECAST - Tonight sloudy,
showers In east portion, cooler In eS.
treme east portion, generally fair weather.
HOURLY TEMPERATURE.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
U. S.-Ispanese Treaty Extended.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24-The ar
bitration treaty between Japan and the
United States was extended for anoth-
er term OF five years today by the sig
natures Of Secretary Lansing and Wis
soyas Iihil As japanese ambasssdol.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
KAISER CALLS UP EVERY MAN
FOR DEFENSE OF WEST FRONT

017HE HAGUE Aug 3-Couespondence of the Associated P)
The summoned 10
colors letter here newspaper coepon-
dent Germany OF the 100000 Kupp between 10000
10000 have been called Elsewhere
pondn adds, the comb has been vigorous
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24
BRAY REPORTED TAKEN; NOYON WAIVERS;
HUN TRIES DESPERATELY TO SAVE KEY
Whole Batteries of Cannon
Taken Along Albert Sector;
Foe Prepares Meuse Defense

LONDON, Aug 2.-British attacks in the Albert
sector resumed this morning according official
statement issued by the office today which that
the British have made progress.
In the fighting during the last three days the British
have captured 1900 prisoners.
British forces within mile of Bapaume,
cordng to dispatches received in London today.
The British third army advancing very rapidly. II
has forward places the depth of four miles
o a front of twelve miles.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24

LONDON, Aug. 24--The town of Noyon is expected 10
fall any according to information received here
this afternoon from the battle front in France
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-24

" oUTHs who have reached their
2ist biHbdsy since June 5, 1918,
and on or before August "a, must
register on August a.. Registrants
should consult with local draft boards
as to how and when they should reg
lister.
Evening star., 1918-01-17
Sugar and Ships

In the interest Of the public it serves, the
American Sugar Refining Companyis is earnestly
supporting the Governments policy to regulate
the supply Of sugar 50 that it shall be sufficient
for the needs Of all-our soldiers, our Allies
and ourselves.
With the new crop Of cane sugar coming in,
che sugar situation is more favorable than it
was month ago. There will be sugar enough,
according to present indications, if extrava-
CANT use and waste are avoided.