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The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05
ALL CROPS WELDING
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL

>Wessington Springs, s. d., Sept. D.
Wheat is yielding 20 to 40 bushels.
1t will average rs bushels to the acre.
Oats is yielding 40 to 75 bushels to
the acre and barley 35 to '55 bushels.
Flax has not been threshed yet but Is
extra good and will yield from IL to
16 bushels to the acre. Corn is extra
good and some will yield 80 bushels
to the acre. It will be out of danger
of frost by September Is.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

Cox college. in Atlanta, one Of the
Oldest colleges In the world chartered
excfisiveiy for women, recently ceIe-
brated it's 18th anniversary.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

AS a consequence. 1t is charged, Of
wilf,l reinstatement OF ages, the num-
Der OF momen in the British census
Rrnlp aged 20 TO rs and 20 to 80 is dis
ptoportionately high.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

is remembered that recent reports from
Germany stated that thousands Of pris-
oners. including Belgian civilians, were
hastily completing the old Mouse forth
%fications.
The enemy. realizing the crisis, is
showing steadily increasing resistance
In h switch region. Bullecourt, re-
captured by the Germans, and Rien-
court, which is ours, are the bastions OF
the switch line.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

One Of the longest submarine cables
in the world il 10 be laid between Alden
md Eoug Eong at q cost of SIS, Geo. 900
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

Six thousand five hundred and thir-
teen women are holding 81 different
classes OF jobs on the Pennsylvania
niiroad lines east Of Pittsburgh.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

UHIess CHe IeffnaHS pOSSeSS q new
switch behind Queant, continuation Of
the allied boring tactics is liable to
compel a much bigger retreat than last
years.
The next strong German stopping
place is probably the line before Lille
and Valenciennes to the Mouse. This
would mean an additional retreat from
10 to 80 miles. In this connection II
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

The Brazilian government has adopt
ed q number Of measures for the en-
enlargement of sheep and goat raising.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

MISS Jessie McGrath, Of Chicago,
carried 81, 1862 I'm bills sewed In the lin
ing OF her clothing, IT developed when
she was sent to the hospital.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05
Is NOTIFIED HIS
BROTHER Is MISSING

Butler, S. D., Aug. 31.-Cashier G.
w. Bunce, of the State Bank at his
place, has received word that his broth
err, Arthur Bunce, is missing in France.
Arthur Bunce was q member Of the
One Hundred Thirty-sixth infantry
and has only been overseas about two
months.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

PARKER-Sergt. Frank Rowen, a Par
ker boy who has seen much service in
France, recently arrived in the United
States for the purpose of acting as in
structor in military tactics at one of the
training camps. He was among the first
to enlist in Company d, state national
guard. of Parker, which afterward was
transferred to the national army. He is a
veteran, having seen service on the Mexl-
can border before being sent overseas.
MADISON-Relatives here nave been
advised that Ralph Northrup. a Madison
boy serving in France, has been trans
ferred from the fring inc to the military
railway mail sers.c in France. He will
AVE his headquarters IN Paris and is
clerk in charge of the run from Paris to
Is-sur-Tile.
MADISON-Rev. Olin Reigstad, for
some time pastor of the local Norwegian
Lutheran church, has rendered his res
ignation, to take effect November Is. He
has accepted a call to- the pastorate of the
Norwegian Lutheran church at Slough
ton, Wis.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05
COUNTER BLOWS ONLY
RETARD PROGRESS OF
BRITISH IN PICARDY

With the British Forces in France, Aug. 31-British successes on
the Lys salient sector of the battle front have caused the Germans to-
start a retreat from the neghborhood of KENNEL to opposite Bethune.
The withdrawal is progressing rapidly. ssrn
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05
FDrocourt Switch Lines
Fall, Big Retreat Is Sure
BY ED l. KEEN, United Press

London, Aug. 31.-The bulls eye of the military experts interest
today was in the region of Arras, where the British have cut the Hin
denburg line. Here the heaviest allied effort is now registering.
Its purpose is to crumple the Drocourt Queant switch and
jeopardize the stability of the entire Hndenburg line by exposing is
northern flank.
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Franco Yanks Are Trying
To Outt7ank Vesle Front

cinity Of Guiscard, the important town
lying about midway between Noyon
ana Ham,. They are also approaching
Chauny. the great railway center 10
miles east of Noyon.
North Of scissors, French and Amer
lean troops aae striking both north
ward and eastward. They are advance
ing obliquely upon Vregny (four miles
and a half northeast of Scissors and
two miles north of the Aisne) and at
the same time are progressing north
ward along the road from Terny-
Sorny (four miles and a half north OF
Soissons) to Coucy-Le-C Chateau nine
miles north of Soissons).
French and American forces under
General Mangin met with bitter resist
ance in their advance on the plateau
north Of SCISSORS and the capture OF
Curfies n Chavigny. Between tho
IAilette and the Coucy-C hauny road
the French also occupied Champs,
Praast, Villaetee and the Daast wood.
Significance Is attached to the capture,
OF a strong foothold or the north bank
OF the Ailstte by General Mangln be-
cause OF its importance to future move
ments.
The region in which General Mangin
is fighting forms an elbow where the
line running from Dunkirk to Noyon.
ihfSNNo "a tttkS iiii CT ii5ht ISL
across France TO Nancy. This Hinge"
position is exceptionally strong since
ii is based north OF scissors on a
high plateau overlooking the valley OF
the Aisne to the south n he Ailette.
to the north. There are wood range
of hills in he St. Gobain country,
which dominate Laon and a serious
defeat here would oblige the enemy
TO make a precipitate retreat and force
him to abandon not only the line OF
the Vesle, but the three lines formed
by the Aisne, the Chemin Des Danes
and tho Ailette.
General Ludendorff, in onseqGen
has thrown III the best divisions he can
muster. These are Alpine regiments,
Prussian guards and picked Bavar.aD
and Saxon units.
Nevertheless. the enemy had to give
way n the Franco-American forces
have won half the plateau between
Scissors and the C~ouncy-LsS. Chateau
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

London, Aug. 81, 10:41 a. m-British troops have captured
Mount st. Quentin, and are now only a mile north of Peronne, it was
learned this afternoon. The city is thus practically surrounded.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-09-05

With the British Forces in France, Aug. 81, noon--Field Mar
shall Haigs men today re attacking near Marrienes wood between
Bapaume and the river Somme, which position is strongly held by the
enemy. "M"
The enemy has been reinforced and is resisting ,trongly. The
weather is bad for operations because 0. the heavy rains and winds.
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Paris, Aug. 31.-The positions won yesterday by the American
forces northwest of Scissors, La Iiberte points out, give them a fine
alodg the Chenin Dies Danes. The Americans now can see the
towers Of the Laon' cathedral. hI ri HfH Al
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-21
Annual Bank Meetlnn

The annual meeting Of the share
holders OF the First National Bank OF
bennington. VT, for the election of
directors and transaction Of any
other business which may be properly
brought before said meeting, will be
ho'd no The banking house Of said as
ISOLATION on Tuesday January 18th
1913 40 ten o'clock q. m.
T.. A. Graves. cashier
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-21
NOTICE 3

The annual meeting Of the stock.
holders of the First National Bank OF
North Bennington, VT, will be held at
helr banking house on Tuesday, the
seventh day OF January. 1919, at ten
o'clock. a. NJ. for the purpose Of elect
ing Board Of Directors for the ensu-
inc year and for any other proper and
necessary business.
Ralph A. Jones, Cashier.
Dated North Bennington, VI, Dec
emher, 9Th, 1918.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-21
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Strictly Cor Busy Readers

News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers
Mrs. A. Sidney Edson is on the sick
lst today.
Henry Maclaren is visiting his sis
ter in Albany
Wear your button showing you
have joined the Red Cross.
James McGraw OF Schenectady is in
The village for weekend visit
George Neary, who has been i'll OF
innuenza. IS able 20 De out of doors
William f. sears Of Depot street re
sumed work this week after few
days Illness.
4 Walter Lemo.ues has returned to
+ Toledo, G., after brief visit with
frieads in town.
Two automobiles today began de-
I llvoriae the Christmas packages re-
cieycd at The postoiice
c. r. BteJeD and H. G. Warren
arc appointed commissioners and APP
pgaisor Of thp estate Of Jacob Hanna
Miss Nellie Burns went today to
Troy where she viii be The weekend
guest Of her sister, Mrs. j e. Aatson.
Patrick McGraw OF Hoosick Fails
has been in town, having been called
here By the death Of Mrs Mary Leon
ard
Mrs. Hesbcrt Harmon returned or
Friday from Mechanicsille where she
has been visiting friends part OF the
week
Roy Cranston is helping out at the
postofice during the holiday rush
The regular force has been badly Grip
pied by illness.
Fred g. Heath Of Barre. assistant
general Inspector, was in town Friday
and inspected Bennington Canton dur
ing the evening.
II. b. Hutchms and William II.
wills have been appointed commits
sioners and appraisers Of the estate
Of the late Harry w. Dudley.
Forrest Harrington an employee Of
the q q Waist company is i'll Of in
nuenza and has been taken TO his
home in the eastern section OF the
town
Daniel Corcoran, who has been sub
stintns at the postoliice Is temper
arily Off duty because Of the death OF
his father Michael Corcoran of North
Bennington
Fred Camel, who has been indoors
= for nearly o month because OF illness.
has recovered and will resume work
as driver en- one OF the local National
Express wagons.
+ Deputy Sheriff Ralph H. White this
4 afternoon left for Albany 70 take up
u the work Of special railway postal
clerk during ihe holiday rush, on the
Abaay Alburg run.
Clifford F. Atkins formerly at the
. Great Lakes Naval training station
but who was recently transferred to
Pelham Bay has received his honor
able discharge from service and is ex
pccled 10 return home today
Miss Marjorie Smith. assistant in
the Office ~ Dewitt r. Lewis vii
leave Sunday morning for hev home in
Mantle. Conn where she viii remain
until after the holidays She will Wis
Il ea route with friends IN Hartford.
The name Of John IT, Larin. son o
Mrs Merearst Larin; appeared in tn
casualty list published this morning
Mrs. Iarin has received two letter
from her son since he was wounded
en- October g. The latest letter state'
that the Young man had lett the hosp
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
LONDON IS NOT ALARMED
FORCING FIRST LINE POSITIONS
is USUAL IN BIG ATTACKS,
SAYS BRiTON PAPERS.
Hun Attack Was Caused by Despera.
ton Of Leaders, Who Desire to
Placate PeopIe-Germany Conduct.
ing Greatest Gamble In History.

Misunderstanding We have heard
up to the present would lead me to
think that anything has happened
which could not have been expected,
There is no reason to come to the
conclusion that things are looking
bad" Gen. Sir Horace Lockwood
Smith-Dorrien says in an interview
with the Weekly Dispatch.
Serious, but not Aiming" sums up
the reception by London Of the news
from the western front.
1t is pointed out that in battles OF
such dimensions the attacking forces,
by the employment of troops regard
less of sacrifices, are nearly always
enabled to force first line positions.
The Evening News in its comment
on the situation refers to the failure
of the British report to say anything
about prisoners, and adds:
"In the matter of figures u oppon-
ents have been VIGOROUSLY inexact."
The military expert of the Westmln-
ster Gazette says that the Germans
began their offensive partly through
excessive egotism and also in desper'
alton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
WASHINGTON CONFIDENT
OFFICIALS WATCHING REPORTS
FROM FRENCH FRONT, BUT
OUTCOME Is NOT FEARED.
Tremendous Losses of Huns Will Pos
sibIy Affect Morale Of German Peo-
ple-Offensive by Battleships Is
Anticipated in Near Future.

Observation-Disclosures since the war
began has the national capital turned
its mind so completely to the military
situation in Europe, but while there is
anxiety and uneasiness, the consensus
of feeling seems to be that Germany
has not accomplished enough in the
first hours of her offensive to disturb
the confidence Of the allied peoples in
the ability Of their armies.
That the British and French would
lose considerable ares through the
German offensive has been anticipated
and the effect discounted. But what
ever may be lost now will be to some
extent offset by the counter offensive
which teb allies have been planning
for the summer months. The situation
on the western front has long been
considered a virtual deadlock by for
eign officers detailed here. Many of
them have suggested that even II the
German army broke through for gains
of a few miles, the ground would be
so torn up by artillery fire as to make
it impossible to bring up transporta'
ton facilities quickly enough to fol-
low up the advantage. The allies are
by no means lacking in men and ma
terials and though the Germans may
bend the entente line and even cause
a radical REIMBURSEMENT Of thet6GVle9
defensive positions, hardly anyone
views the German move as likely to
affect the ultimate outcome of the
war itself. Rather it is expected that
the morale of the German people Will
be weakened on account of the ire
mendous losses which is being lnflict-
ed by the allies.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
SINK FOUR HUN WARShIPS
French and British Promptly Send
Enemy Vessels to Bottom
in Short Battle.

London-Two enemy destroyers
and two enemy torpedo boats have
been sunk by a force of five British
and French ~destroyers, the admiralty
announces, One British destroyer
was damaged.
The announcement follows:
"Vice Admiral Douer reports that an
action occurred off Dunkirk between
4 and 5 o'clock this morning. Two
British and three French destroyers
were engaged with a force of German
d%estroyers, which had previously BON
barded Dunkirk for 10 minutes. Two
enemy destroyers and two enemy tor.
pedo boats were sunk. Survivors havy
been picked up from two enemy tor
pedo boats.
mo allied vessels were sunk, One
British destroyer was damaged, but
reached harbor. The British casual
ties were slight. There were nc
French casualties"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
GIVE CALIFORNIA SYRUP OF FIGS
AT ONCE If BILIOUS OR
coNsTlPATEp.

Look at the tongue, mother! IL
coated, it is a sure sign that your lit
tie ones stomach, liver and bowels
needs a gentle, thorough cleansing at
once.
When peevish, cross, ~listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally, or is feverish, stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, dlarrh9a, full Of cold, give a
teaspoonful Of california Syrup Of
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food
and sour bile gently o out Of the
little bowels without gripping, and you
have a we'll, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
they love its delicious taste, and 1t
always makes them feel splendid.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup Of Figs" which has
directions for babies, children Of all
ages and for grown-ups plainly on the
bottle. 3 Beware Of counterfeits sold
here. To be sur you get the genuine,
ask to see that it is made by the "Cali-
fornia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse
any other kind with contempt.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
Sought Japanese Pact.

Amsterdam.-"An an interesting
revelation" the Berlin Vossiche lei,
tung cites IN article by Baron Won
Zedlitgz and Neukirich, leader of the
free conservatives in the Prussian
Diet, who says that before the acces.
sion of the present Emperor of Japan
a Germano-Japanese treaty of friend.
ship was very near completion. For
mer Chancellor Michaelis, professor Of
international law in Tokyo, collaborat.
ed in the exchanges over this treaty,
the writer states. The sudden death
of the emperor ended negotiations.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
RETAL.AlE ON HUNS
FOR GAS ATTACKS
AMERICAN PATROL ATTACKS GER
MAN LISTENING POST AND
TAKE PRISONERS.
U. S. GUNS SHOW ACCURACY
Artillery Ouels on TouI Front and in
LuneVilIe Sector Prove Accuracy
of American Gunners-Silenee
Emplacement Battery.

With the American Army in France.
The American guns retaliated heavily
against the Germans, who dropped
more than 600 mustard gas shells into
a certain town within the American
lines, The American artillery work
was very accurate,
A patrol Of four Americans Crawled
nearly a mile, approached a German
listening post from the rear and
jumped on the German there, throt-
Ting him before he had a chance to
make an cutlery. They returned to
their line as quickly as they went,
bringing their prisoner with them. He
was put through an examination by
the intelligence officer.
The Germans launched a heavy gas
attack against a town in our lines to
the northwest Of Toul. No wind was
blowing and the fumes of mustard gas
from shells hung low yer the lines
for several hours. The batteries fir
tng the shells were located to the
right OF RicheCourr and u artillery
got busy with a retaliatory Smelling.
Our artillery dropped Il number Of
large shells into JOLT wood and after
firing a few minutes secured direct
hits on the target, causing IA tremen-
dous explosion, followed by dense col
umns Of smoke as a big enemy NUM-
tions dump blew up. The first eX-
plosion was followed by two others
less severe. Our shells also made di-
rect hits in the enemy's first and third
line trenches.
The Germans again have been given
IN example Of the accuracy Of the fire
of our l7-millimeter guns. An enemy
machine gun emplacement which has
been annoying the Americans was To-
Gated and the battery of little fell
lows as they are known along the
front, got into action. firing rapidly.
Another secured a number OF direct
hits and put the emplacement gun
crew out of commission. These small
guns, which are about the size of Il
onopounder, arc easily moved from
place to place, eve in the trenches.
They also secured direct hits on the
junction of communication trenches
as men were passing and into the en-
trance of the dugout which a number
A a. z.At,, ny,I
from which smoke is issuing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
BIG DRIVE Of HUNS
AR0USING NATION
FEROCIOUS ATTACKS ON WEST
BATTLE LINE BRINGS HOME
THE NEED OF ACTION.
REALIZATION OF MENACE
Unprecedented Slaughter of Soldiers
On Both Sides Spurs Officials to
Urgent Need Of Rushing Sup
plies Abroad.

Washington. Germany's stroke
against the west front drove home to
the American capital a fuller and
graver realization than ever before
that America must increase the punch
In its war work.
1t served to spur rather than to dis
hearten the war workers.
The grimness Of the west battle line
only added to the recent determine
ton to push the struggle to a con-
clusion. Officials here believe it will
arouse the nation more than aught
else has. They have known that peace
talk was being ditched; now they are
convinced that the nation will be
more unified, more determined than
ever before that the Hun menace shall
not hang over the world.
Taken all in all, military men said
the battle had not developed to the
point where they could make accurate
judgments of its results. British re-
tirement near st. Quentin and the Ber-
lin claim of capture of $4,000 British
by Prince Rupprecht's army were
deemed natural consequences of the
ferociOus onslaught by the German
hordes. But reports to date were not
such as to make the situation appear
pessimistic.
The number of men massed against
the British made the retirement es-
sential if the British did not wish to
sacrifice too greatly.
Moreover, the Germans manifestly
are prodigal of life and their losses
will be greater than any advantage
they gain, it is held.
They have already lost 225,000 in
killed, wounded and missing, accord
ing to British estimates, whereas the
British probably have sacrificed less
than half-probably 7 5 5000 to 100000
in killed, wounded and missing.
The mass formation attack is bound
to cost the Germans enormously. The
game will not be worth the candle, IN
military mems opinion, though they
all agreed it is still too soon to judge
accurately of what the Germans are
seeking.
There was little doubt that the real
offensive is on, but there is a chance
that it will slacken and break out
again later.
The capital is being bombarded with
a flock of wild rumors German in
spiration was behind them in some
cases, it was felt, and the State De-
partment and foreign embassies warn
ed that a crop of Teuton propaganda
rumors of disaster was likely to flour
ish for a time.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
VOTES $3.50 WHEAT
Gore Amendment Passes With Agri
cultural Bill by a Vote Of
49 to 19.

Washington.-The agricultural "a.
preparation bill, with the Gore amend.
ment, increasing the 1918 government
guaranteed wheat price Of $3.50. has
passed the senate. 1t now goes TO con-
ference between the two houses.
where there will be another fight over
the wheat price.
The wheat price was adopted 40 70
IS after five days discussion, in which
its advocates urged the necessity CT
stimulating production and criticized
the government price-fixing. The bill,
carrying appropriations of $3.50 900.
was passed without a roll call, the
principal fight being centered on the
wheat provision.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
GERMANY SEEKS WAR CREDIT
Only Fifteen Billion Marks Demanded
From Subjects of Kaiser in
Latest Call.

Amsterdam.-A n credit Of TO-
600, 600. 900 marks has been presented
to the reichs'ag for first reading.
Count Won Roedern, secretary OF the
imperial treasury, said Germany's
monthly war costs had increased from
1000, 600 900 marks in the winter Of
1856, to 1850, 600 900 in the last five
months. owing to the increased sup.
ply Of necessaries Of war, The secre.
tary gave the total cost Of the war as
$50, 000, 600, 600 marks, OF which he said
the entente had expended $780, 0O .0O0,,
900.
Germany's military successes, said
the count, had silenced the guns in the
east and the full power of the nation
was now directed against the west,
Germany's enemies there did not de-
sire to hear anything about peace, he
said, adding that she could not be van
quished by the catchwords Of Clemen-
eat and Bonar Law.
The credit passed both first and sec
ond reading without debate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-03-29
FURNISHED US. BAD GAUGES
Officials Who Supplied Defective Pres
sure Gauges for Torpedoes
Under Arrest.

Philadelphia, - Frederick Schubert,
vice president and general manager of
the United States Gauge Company,
was arrested by federal agents at
Sellersville, Pa, in connection with
the alleged conspiracy to defraud the
government by furnishing defective
high pressure gauges for t%orpedoes.
This makes the fourth executive of
the company taken into custody.
Schubert, who is i'll, agreed through
his counsel to furnish $4,000 bail.