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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10

action. But of that SO per cent quarter
are obsolete and cannot be used for work
at all, nor even their spare parts with
drawn for use in more modern machines
And certain unknown proportion, per-
haps another quarter, consists of engines
already under repair. If man were in
this position in a mechanical enterprise,
the first thing we should ask, in order to
appreciate his chance of continuing with
out a breakdown, would be tbs rate of
wastage.
To grasp the significance of the figures
] am about to quote, we must understand
that the "using up" of division in great
modern battle does not mean its destruc-
ton. but only its exhaustion and the ne
cessity of withdrawing it for rest and re-
cruitment. Thus the same division often
appears twice or thrice in prolonged
action. But in reckoning the rate of
wastage staff counts a division twice
used as two divisions, one thrice used as
three. For if you have not the reserve
power to give leisure for resting and men
for recruitment you cannot send a diyi-
sion in again.
The figures of German wastage in this
sense during the great battles of 1917 are
significant and should be retained. The
French offensive in the Champagne used
up slxty-slx enemy divisions. The pre-
Vlous British offensive on the Arras front
used up seventy eight. The battle on the
Verdun front in August used up twenty-
four German divisions; the big effort Of
the Germans upon the Chemin-des- Danes
in the middle of the summer used up
eleven, and the subsequent French blow
before Laon in October exhausted twelve.
Minor operations used up another twelve.
Whole Force Was Used
Twice Over
The tremendous fighting for Passchen-
daele Ridge, in the autumn and early win
ter, accounted for no less than ninetv-three
divisions, while the Battle of Cambria NAV
have used anything from twenty-five to
thirty.
Altogether, the eight months of fighting
during the open season of 1917 compelled
the withdrawal for recruitment and repair
of at least 221 German divisions. You
may say the whole of the available German
force on the Western front was put
through twice over, and, of course, por-
tions Of it more than twice over.
With the Western Allies definitely on
the defensive-one might almost say pub
licly announcing that they are on the de-
fensive-and with the enemy openly pre-
pairing to use, while he yet has it and be-
fore the full effort of America is felt. the
advantage given him by the collapse CT
Russia, the prophets are hard at work
guessing where his offensive stroke will
be delivered.
All prophecy in war is ridiculous. The
most you can do, even with the fullest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10
The Two Phases of
The Submarine Campaign

But these general outlines, with which
all the world is familiar, need precision.
The severity of the submarine campaign
cannot be clearly defined, but VIC must
clearly recognize its various parts. It is
directed against two main objects-the
Military communications of the Allies and
e civilian supply, mainly of the British
sles (Which depend for their life upon
Nerseas materially, and to some extent of
nc other Western poWers-as, for ex-
ample, the supply of Italy with coal.
These two objects Of the submarine CAM
agn arc closely interconnected and over
apping; they are none the less distinguish
liable. 1t is in the element of supply, rather
than in the element of communications,
that the submarine offensive has produced
fits most noticeable effects, and this for the
reason that military communications have
been rightly regarded as vital to the cam
laign--any serious interference with them
Is disastrous, while there was and is a
very large margin of safety for civilian
supplies.
The submarine offensive conducted by
the enemy upon an extensive scale for
eleven months has passed through two
main phases. There was first the phase
which the sinkings were not only abso-
Atey larger than they were during the
second, but in which they were also rela-
lively much greater compared with the
rate Of replacement.
This first phase ended with early or mid
die summer of last year. The second phase
mas been one in which while the curve of
positive loss has huctuated its general
average has been declining, and during
Which the corresponding positive factor
against this negativc---the building to re-
pace ioss-has regularly increased, but
al rate which has not been commune
Gated to the public, and therefore is rot
open to discussion.
What We hope for, what we cannot
p'0phesy and what only the future will
confirm or deny is that the third phase, in
We net result of loss and gain, will show
declining curve.
An Estimate of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-02-10

blow delivered by the enemy-with greater
combined captures in prisoners and guns
than had ever taken place before within
so short a time-it proved indecisive The
Italian state remained firm in its deter
mination to continue the war, and its
armies, heavily reinforced by the French
and British, stood upon what is called "the
Piave line"
OF all sectors on the Western front this
line appeared to offer the greatest advan-
tages to the enemy. 1t was far less strong
than that Of the Adige, the Piavo being
easily forded in all its central part, and
its left flank in the hills, parallel to the
main Italian communications, being high
ly vulnerable. Indeed, this difficult and
perllous line was only adopted because it
covered Venice and saved from invasion,
as compared with the line of the Adige. a
great and rich fraction of Northern Italy.
Now, the enemy already had taken all
the advantage he could of this situation.
He attacked in very large force, with a
concentration of not less than $500 guns,
upon the vulnerable left flank in the hills
between the Piave River and Lake Garda.
Until the snow made his communications
impossible he sacrificed men and spent
munitions upon most lavish scale in an
attempt to break through the Italian left
flank and to reach the Venetian plain and
cut off the defenders main communica
tions.
1t is unlikely that, after the great lapse
of time that must pass before his mountain
communications will be free again next
spring, he will stake heavily on that card.
The opportunity there would seem to have
passed.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

George Meyer Of Princeton town
ship, who enlisted il the navy last
October and was assigned to sub
marine chaser, writes his father that
he has already crossed the Atlantic
20 times. George has visited England,
Francs and Ireland, and says that, in
his opinion, the Irish girls are the
prettiest Of them ALL" George evil
IDENTIFY possesses good eye for beauty.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

w. H. Terrell was here on Monday
from Minneapolis visiting his potato
warehouses. Bill doesn't look so young
and handsome as when he lived here
in pure atmosphere among the hol-
lyhocks and daffodils.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Albert Noeske received a Geographic
communication from Lester Prairie
last Monday that his niece, Miss Clara
Schmidt, was dead. She was 43 years
old and leaves mother, four sisters
and three brothers. Mr.. Noeske and
his daughter, Mrs. w. H. Gebert, at
tended the funeral.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Run your automobile slowly and
keep your tail lights burning at night
or the marshal will nip you and be-
hind the bars you will go.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Bob Berg left Princeton last Mon
day for the purpose of enlisting in the
United States aero, service and his
many friends wish him success. Bob
is a fine young man, energetic and
fearless-just the sort Of boy for the
service he has chosen.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A large number attended the dance
at the armory on Friday night which
was given for the purpose Of raising
funds for finishing the basement din
ing room. The total receipts were
about $12O.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

There was secret service man here
last week looking up evidence against
alleged seditionists. It is the purpose
Of the government to 60 over the coun-
try with a small-tooth comb and to
place the vermin discovered where it
rightfully belongs.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Any one who wants figures on con-
crete work of any description will be
sure to find L. E. Bergman at his office
or around town every Saturday, or
may meet him any other day by APP
pointment. 1910
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Myron B. Walker returned home
from Chicago on Wednesday after
graduating from the veterinary col
lege. He is at present in Montana and
expects an early assignment to his
post in the medical reserve corps.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

J. J. Skahen mas fitted up his build
ing on the main street, formerly oc-
.cupied by Moeger's tailor shop, in a
substantial and attractive form and
has leased the same to the Townsend
Produce Co. (Joe Townsend and Ralph
Jones), who will take possession at
once. {
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Mrs. c. F. McGonagle returned home
on Tuesday evening, having been called
away by the death Of her mother at
Murdoch.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

An entertainment and dance will be
given at the Long Siding hall on Sat-
urday evening, May 4, by the coop
Grated talent of the Greenwood and
West Branch people. For the program
read the Freer items. 19-1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Linus Anlund Of Dalbo township and
Henry Will of Bogus Brook township
each bought hundred ton silo
from L. E. Bergman. 19-1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Miss Clara Roos has curtailed the
name Of her dog. It is now ky
instead Of "Kaiser." She tried several
other names, both French and English,
but the dog refused to answer ky"
however, is a good abbreviation of
kyootle.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Warehousemen are paying Is cents
per cwt. for Burbanks and Russets
this week, these being the only varie-
ties for which there is any demand.
During the past seven days shipments
have been a little livelier and about a
dozen cars have left this point.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

One hundred and fifteen dollars was
realized in district ~, Livonia the
Spencer Brook district-from the Red
Cross social given there.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

: Another dance will be given in the
armory within short time and the
same orchestra which furnished music
last Friday has been engaged for the
occasion. The armory floor is in
splendid condition for terpsichorean
diversion. 19-1c s
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Prof. Kirkpatrick of the university
farm addressed small gathering at
the court house last night on potato
diseases and County Agent Verne
Steward gave talk on gardening.
The meeting was not advertised suf-
fcient length Of time in advance to
draw a crowd.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A patriotic program and flag social
will be given in the Rust school house,
district 81, on May 9. Ruth Douglas,
Teacher. 19=1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Pete Daml was here on Tuesday
from ST. Joseph to bid his mother good
bye. He leaves tomorrow for the Col
umbus, Ohio, military camp.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02
Mrs. Woods.

a thoroughly reliable medium, Civ
ing the best Of satisfaction. She will
direct you in your affairs in. life and
you can depend on her advice. Comes
we'll recommended from neighboring
towns. Don't fail to see her at the
Home restaurant. 19-1p
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A young daughter arrived on Friday
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
son, formerly Of Princeton, and now
living in Ortonville.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Doc. E. Nation will hereafter con-
duct the A. B. c. Auto and Sign Co.
instead of NATION & McNeice as for
merly. Used cars bought and sold
1920
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A patriotic program and play,
"Aunt Maggie's WILL" will be given
at the Brickton school house on May
10 for the benefit of the Red Cross
Basket social afterwards. Admission
rs and Is cents. 19-1p
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The married folks dance, given by
the Rebekahs in Odd Fellows hall
last night was well patronized and the
evening passed in a most pleasant
manner. 81
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

j. w. Mossman received word on
Tuesday morning from Sank Center
that his aged father, who had been sick
for a long time, had passed away. Mr..
Mossman left here yesterday to attend
the funeral.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The annual meeting of the Mime
sofa territorial pioneers will be held
at the old capitol, st. Paul, May II.
All pioneers, their families and
friends, are invited.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Little Falls Business College:
"Where you get a little more and a.
little better than elsewhere" School
in session until August 1. You can
enter at any time. It's the school for
you. 9-1Oc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Verne Godbout has been transferred
from an infantry regiment at Camp
Dodge to an engineer corps at Camp
Upton, L. T.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Benefit Of Red Cross, Brickton, May
10. Program and play. Basket social
afterwards. Admission rs and Is
cents. 19-1p
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Nils Sundvold and Mrs. Gurine
Ranem, both of Milaca, were granted
marriage license by Clerk of Court
Garrison on April "a. They were mar
ried the same day by Probate Judge
Sanford.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

William Baker, a bright, energetic
young man from Morton, Mimi, is
now assistant pharmacist at the
Princeton Drug company's store.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

After deducting all expenses the
Red Cross Melted $3.50 from Sergeant
Billy Moore's talk at the armory last
week.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

DIR. J. r. HOFFMAN, optometrist, will
be in town on Wednesday and Thurs
day, May 20 and 80. Eyes examined
and glasses fitted. Office at the Com
mercial Hotel. 27-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Wahkon's fire bell has been placed,
with the tower it occupies, over the
village well. Now, were an appliance
attached to the bell, the fellow who
rings it for fires could simultaneously
pump water to extinguish them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Dr. Armitage attended meeting Of
the Masonic grand lodge in st. Paul
last Thursday. He was accompanied
by Mrs. Armitage.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

L. Slagter, who resides near Will
mar, is here on short visit to friends.
Mr.. Slagter formerly lived in Bogus
Brook township.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

= The equivalent of millions of dol
lars in the shape Of rain fell upon the
earth in this part Of the country or
Sunday and Monday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

- In a letter to the Union Mrs. Ghas.
Jones Of Orting, Wash, says that her
sons, Charley Tibbetts and Daryle
Jones, are in the army and that she
and her husband are conducting soon
fectionery store at the soldiers home.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The Townsend Produce company
will pay you the highest cash market
prices for hides and furs. Bring them
In. 51-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Max Kruschke is having the front
part of his Crystal theater remodeled,
which will give larger seating ca
pacity.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A contribution entitled, 'Townley-
ism and the Cooperative Creamery"
by Richard Hamer of Milaca, appears
in this weeks Union. tits we'll worth
perusal.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Colonel Newbert was under the
weather a few days this week-laid
up with stomach ailment-but is now
able to come down town again and
swap fish stories with his chum
Colonel Bryson, at the rendezvous.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

!, Bring in your eggs. I will taxi
them in exchange for meat. Calvil
Olson, City Meat Market. 15tfc.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Notice Commencing Monday, April
20, our store will close at p. m. sharp
every evening except Saturday. VIM
Lipp & Co., Long Siding. 1920
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

You will need a new sum
mer dress. Buy one while
we have these lovely voiles,
bastistes and linweaves for
only 15c per yard.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

l am now prepared to shear your
sheep and guarantee good work. Sam
Smith. 19-1c
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

You will need a new sum-
mer dress. Buy one while
we have those lovely voiles,
batistes and linweaves for
only 15c per yard?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

To lose Liberty bond is the same
as losing money. Better be safe than
sorry by renting a safe deposit box
in our fireproof vault. Princeton State
Bank. 1850
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Ernest V. Nelson departed for St.
Louis on Tuesday morning, having
been accepted in the signal corps of
the army for radio work.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Myron F. Wallace Of Baldwin
graduated on April % from the Kan
sas City Veterinary college. He en-
listed in the army some months ago
but the government permitted him to
finish his course at the college.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Our coverall aprons are
fashioned from the best
grade percale and gingham.
Styles are new and sizes
from small to very large.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Albert Nelson was home from Min
neapolis, where he is working in a
munitions factory, over Sunday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Civil service examination for clerk
in Princeton postofice May II. APP
ply to H. E. Milbrath for particulars.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

o. J. McCarriel of st. Anthony Park
was here last week visiting old-time
friends. :-...=
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Adolph Egge Of Fosston arrived
here on Saturday for a visit to friends
in Baldwin.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02
LOCAL BREVITIES.

George l. Staples is the only person who is
authorized to collect money due this Office In
every case the party paying money Is entitled
to and should insist upon receiving printed
receipt. r. C.. DUNN, Publisher.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

A new assortment Of slip
on wells has just arrived.
These windy days demand
one---1Oc to Soc each.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

You cannot find better Or
more stylish silk dresses
than those we are showing
this season. Taffetas, eros
de Laundre and Charmouse.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The Red Cross workroom is open
regularly on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday Of every week from 2 to 6.
p. m.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

George P. Creglow was in St. Paul
this week on business matters.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The little village Of Alden, with a
population Of 800, in one day last week
raised $4,000 for the Red Cross.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Tom Allison, the Milaca land man,
was in Princeton yesterday visiting
friends.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

H. Kriesel of st. Paul was guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith this week.
Mr.. Kriesel is Mrs. Smiths brother.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Are you in need Of new
pillows at this house clean
ing time? We have just re-
ceived a shipment Of curled
goose, chick and turkey
feather pillows, encased in
the best grade tickings. See
them.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

We have a few Of our
splendid "Conde" coats left.
Choose one before they are
all gone.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society will meet with Mrs. Stahnke
next Tuesday afternoon.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Did you know about the
excellent ripplette, in colors,
that we are selling for only
Csc per yard?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Fat cattle wanted at Smiths meat
market. 18-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Infants garments are al
ways in stock. Dresses, pet
ticoats, bands, vests, sleeping
garments and coats.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Miss Eva Ross visited friends in the
Twin Cities on Monday and Tuesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Bring in your hens. We will pay
you the highest market price. Smiths
Meat Market. 18-tfc
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

The Dorcas society will meet with
Mrs. D. a. McRae next Wednesday
afternoon. 3.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02
Henry Peterson Of Hebron, Mont,
is here on visit to friends.

Harry Stearns Of Jasper is here Wis.
iting his sister, Miss Ella Stearns.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

Sold BY F. Allen & CO.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02
c. H ElS0N'
Store News.

/. : { & 49,
There's a reason why you
should visit our underwear
department. Cotton fabrics
are extremely high and every
garment in our summer un-
dermuslin department is
priced 50 low that you can
not afford to make them.
Gowns, petticoats, corset
covers, drawers and envel-
.ope slips. Every garment
durable and dainty.
The splendid values among
our lace curtains will sur
prise you. Beautiful nets,
voiles and marquisettes from
1.25sper pair to $3.50 per
pair.
. 81 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1918-05-02

You can find here women S
good quality black kid, pat
ent and gun metal shoes in
both high and low heel that
have sold for up to $500,
sizes up to 6. Special, 81. SO.