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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Mangin'S Strategy Winning;
Enemy Put in Great Danger

PARIS, Sept. 1.-The allies are keep
ing up the battle in the face of in
creasing resistance by the enemy and
more than that they have extended the
fighting until it embraces a front of
some 40 miles from Ypres to SCISSORS.
This is more than many well-informed
observers had hoped for. s-
PerOnne has fallen and with it the
enemy's last chance of holding on to
a strong defensive position along the
Somme.
While the principal feats now are
being performed on the British part of
the battle line, General Mangin con-
tinues to forge ahead. adding every day
to the enemy's losses and to the enc
my's danger.
General Mangin@ success is due not
only to the valor of his Franco-Amer-
lean troops, but to the skill in ma
neuvering that he has shown. Not con-
tenting himself with attackin gfrontal-
ly the heights between Crecy-le- Mons
and Juvigny, he Unanswered at the
same time by the south and filtered
through successfully the long ravine
running through Vaux-Regis, Chavig-
ny, Juvigny, Leery and passing by Pas
ly, Cuffs and Crouy he is forcing the
Germans to retire on their left as far
as Bucy-le-Long and thus giving com.
pleteness and solidity to the movement.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Continued from Last IssusJ

TT was about that time that NJ
Lemonnier, the acting burgo-
master, was having some OF
that trouble which was so constant
~ his in the hard position he had TO
MI. as the successor Of Max He
filled 1t calamity. simply and well,
even If there were always many TO
crfticise-thoSe, numerous in all hu-
man agglomerstions. who feel them
selves better qualified 10 discharge
public functions than those invest
ed with them 1t was difficult
srouEn.of fuSelf, to be the successor
of Max, whose popularity grew each
day OF his absence, and at the same
time successfully TO resist the in
cessant entertainments of the Ger
mans. and TO assure the continuance
OF that independent communal LIE
which was the pride or every Bel
giau. But NJ. Lemonnicr bore that
unequal burden patiently and brave
IL. bore IL for two years and halt,
until. broken in health. he, too, join
ed that patriotic colony in German
prisons
The trouble NJ Lemonnier was
having Just then had no relation TO
the concert. IL concerned the Bel
Sian refugees. The German authori-
ties had imposed a special tax on all
all the Belgian citizens who had left
the country. and the college "eche-
wins" aldermen had protested
against the measure The Germans
of course would not yield. and had
ordered the burgomsster 10 prepare
and TO deliver to them a list of all
the absent. which he had refused
20 do.
Then. too. the question of the
salute TO be given by the policemen
20 the German Officers had come up
again. In ordinary times the Bel
gian policemen do not salute any
body except their own superior Of
ficers. not even the burgomaster.
though they always saluted the
American flag when il passed by. On
the demand of the German authori-
ties instructions had been given to
them 20 salute German officers, but
the Germans complained that when
they did salute, they did not salute
properly. the hand was not held in
the proper position. or something OF
Tie SORT AllE EuAACNAAGA llVN VII
derstand the technique of the mat
ter at all
Life indeed was made up of such
vexstions, whether one was burgo-
master or agent de police" or min
ister: and IL one were minister one
could scarcely go TO see a friend
without being called out from one
salon. where there was discussion of
the troubles OF the. day before or
those that were anticipated for the
morrow. into another to hear the
latest trouble OF that very moment.
II was usually some one who had
Just beer arrested. and wished aid
before he could be taken of to Ger
many. Perhaps il was a banker, as
In the case Of VI. GOIdsch1idt. who
was sent away without trial or any
judgment-othsr than that the Sc
cret police pronounced before they
seized him; OF perhaps il was only
the boy from Dinant who had his
foot shot OF during the horrors
there.and had been arrested for tell
ing what he had seen.
There was little one could do.
and In most cases nothing. but I'm
the endless succession of little
tragedies there was constant call
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
French Continue to Make
Gains North of Scissors

PARIS, Sept. New progress in
the vicinity of Coucy-le-Chateau and
east Of Pont st. Mard 1.-TWO miles south
west of Coucy) was announced by the
war Office today. The repulse of two
violent German counter attacks on Cam
payne was also announced.
"In the Canal du 'Nord region" says
the statement, there was violent artil-
lerying. Two German counter attacks
on Champagne were repulsed and our
position was maintained.
I'm the Ailette region we made new
progress In the woods west of Coucy-
le-Chateau and east of Pont st. Mard,
taking 100 prisoners.
'In the Champagne German raid
in the Auberive region was unsuccess-
fu1 "
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Open Fighting Appeals
To American Soldiers

LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE sad heap of
what was once the homes of, Juvigny,
which is all that remains of the place,
was not even of tactical importance,
says Reuters correspondent at head
quarters of the American forces on the
Aisne front, describing the capture of
Juvigny by the American forces. Con-
tlnuing, the dispatch says:
There was very little fighting done
in Juvigny itself but in the neighbor-
ing valleys where the fighting resolved
itself into general infantry work, air
craft and ground craft proved invalu-
able to the Americans They were most
ly men OF the open air, with keen eyes
and an appreciation of the country and
in the branching tumble of ravines they
outpointed the Germans in working
their way through without losing touch
with their own line or being enveloped
by the enemy. 1t was in consequence
of their craft and good shooting that
the American captures reached such a
high figure, $50 Germans being cleverly
rounded up, for the Boche was not
there to surrender. He was there to
fight and had fought as long, at least,
as hope remained.
1T was~the One Thousand Four Hun
dred> and Forty-fourth German regiment
that tried to bar the way of the Ameri-
cans and the men of this regiment
have nothing for which to reproach
IL emselves. They left many dead in
these dark valleys and only surrendered
when there was no other option.
The enemys measures to hold this
plateau proved how seriously he must
have regarded its loss The Seventh and
Eleventh reserve divisions seemed tc
have been the normal occupants of the
line but as they began to suffer three
ether divisions were hurried up to re-
inforce them. One regiment, the Two
Hundred and Twenty-seventh, marched
14O miles, and went straight into the
battle on IT'S arrival
shortly after dawn Sunday morning
when the American advance recon-
lnenced it became plain that the enc
my's resistance was broken and that he
mad decided that the plateau could not
be held. Even then it seemed for short
time as if the Americans might have
to nav dear for what was left of the
valley, but the men, flushed with VIC
tory showed even greater determine
ton than on the day before and after
four hours during which there was no
forward movement possible, more cheer
fuI news began to come to the Ameri-
cans Progress had been made by the
French on the right and eventually a
practically impossible position was Gre
ated for the Germans who were still
TRYING to cling to the Soissons-St Quen-
tn road. Before noon the struggle,
which had given thee Americans five
strenuous days, reached point where
one could breathe freely. For all tactical
r.urposss. of the future the Juvigny
plateau may be considered the allies
position.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Gigantic Offensive Shows
No Siqn of Weakening

NEW YORK, Sept. 2.-(Summary of
European War Cables to the Associated
Press 1.-The gigantic offensive of the
allied armies continues with no indica-
tions of weakening at any point along
the battle line extending from Ypres to
scissors. At .several points the German
defenses are seriously menaced, especial
ly near Lille and in the vicinity of st.
Quentin on the British front, while the
Franco-America forces to the south con
tinue to advance in the face of bitter
resistance.
Few defenses remain to the Germans
between Peronne, which was captured
yesterday by the Australians, and the
strongholds along the famous Hinden-
burg line around ST. Quentin The Aus
tralians hold Flamicourt and st. Denis,
in addition to Peronne, and are reported
to be making progress east and north
east of Mont st. Quentin. To the left
of the Australians, English troops are
advancing southeast of Combles In
these operations the Germans have lost
more than 1000 men and many guns.
Several hundred prisoners also were
taken in the different operations which
resulted in the capture of Bullecourt,
Hendicourt and LIE Transloy.
On the Lys front where Americans for
the first time have taken a place in the
battle line the allied troops have ad-
vanced to Steenwerck and are engaging
the enemy rear guards in the vicinity of
Neuve Eglise. In their first operation
in Belgium the Americans captured
Voormezeele and several strong positions
between that town and Ypres. The al
lied line has been extended to the La
Bassee- Estaires road and it is eviden:
that the Germans are preparing to re
treat to a line from Wytschaete to
| Messines.
On the French front where American
forces also are engaged under the com
mand of General Mangin, the enemy is
showing strong resistance. Here the
Americans have taken up new positions
near Terny Sorny following their cap
ture of Juvigny and the further retire
ment of the Germans, making progress
in the vicinity of Bucy-le-Long.
In answer to the claims made by the
allies on important advances the Ger
mans reply that their retirements and
the REIMBURSEMENT of territory were for
the purpose of shortening the line.
Since the beginning of the allies Of
fensive on July Is, 12S,S02 Germans
have been taken prisoner and 2,069 guns
captured by the allies.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Germans Really Fighting
DESPERATELY AGAINST British

LONDON, Sept. 2.-The core Of the
whole battle now is between the Scarpe
river and Bapaume and it is here that
the Germans are really fighting, accord
ing 20 the Daily Nails correspondent
at British headquarters in France. In
this sector the Germans, says the cor
respondent, are fighting well to keep the
allies off their great line of defense
which winds along the most favorable
ridges from st. Quentin to Drocourt.
London, Manchester ano Liverpool
troops are opening here while to the
soutl, the Canadians are fighting a fierce
battle against stubborn resistance
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
Arrest $50 Men on
Work-or-Fight Order

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. S0.-In a raid
late this afternoon police and military.
authorities arrested upward of $50.
white men for investigation under the
work or fight regulations The raid is
still in progress.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
All markets closed
Monday on account
of Labor day.
Liverpool

LIVERPOOL, Sept. Cotton, spot
quiet; prices easier; good middling
20 Sc; middling, % .O3; low middling
2S. 9S; good ordinary 22.46; ordinary,
q 80; sales 5000 bales, including
$500 Americans. Receipts 1000 bales,
including 800 American. Futures closed
quiet. September 24.S1; October "a. 49,
November 24.19; December "A OF; jan
uary 23.S3.
LIVERPOOL COTTON
lone, quiet; sales, 1850; good middling,
SD
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
RoISheViki Cleared Out

AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30.-General
KrasEoff, in an army order, announces
that the Don region has been almost
completely cleared of oBIsheviki forces,
a dispa tch from Kleff said today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03

published by special arrange
ment with the Mcclure Newspaper
Syndicate. Copyright, 1918, by
Brand Whitlock. under the title,
Memories Of Belgium Under the
German Occupation" All rights re-
served. Copyrighted in Great Brit
ain. Canada and Australia. All rights
reserved for France, Belgium, Hol-
land, Italy, Spain, Russia and the
Scandinavian countrieS.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03

Lys sector. We reached the Lys river
east of Estaires, capturing Neuve
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
CONTINUED Next Issuel

on the provincial depots of the
commission.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03
NUMBER OF HUNS
TAKEN I'M ADVANCE
BY BRITISH FORCES

tccrtinued Prom Page onsj
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-09-03

IDEAS WANTED-They Oring wealth II pat.
ented Send postal for needed inventions, hst
of natent BUYERS and guide book; tells how 10
Secrre patent through out credit plan. Ran
doInb 20 Dept. CO. Washington, u. {.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03

Yesterday, Tuesday, July 2, at
the Catholic church parsonage in
Ossian, Rev. Father Tiltgen, oficiat-
ing, occurred the marriage of Mr.
Frank H. Beckman to Miss Lillian
Gilbertson. They were attended by
Miss Florence Gilbertson as brides
maid and Mr.. Gust Gilbertson as
best man. The bride is one of De-
corah's very best young women, and
grew to young womanhood here, and
enjoys the respect and esteem of
host of friends. The husband of her
choice is a prominent young husi-
ness man of Ossian, who has many
friends in DEBORAH. He is a gentle
man of sterling worth and character,
and his friends are legion. The
happy couple departed last evening
on a honeymoon trip to Waterloo,
and Minneapolis, and on their return
will make their home in Ossian,
where the groom conducts a restau-
rant. Their many friends join with
us in extending congratulations AMI
best wishes for long and happy
married life.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
rake off Motor Car on r i.

That motor car that has been run
ming into DEBORAH on the Rock Is
land for month or more is going
to be taken off, and will run only
to West Union, after about two
weeks. Well, the writer, for one
will not mourn in losing this chug-
ger from our midst, as it could make
more noise to the square inch, es-
pecially after its arrival, it would
have to chug and thump loud en-
ough to be heard>across the city, and
in the morning about six o'clock, the
and cracking was repeat
ed. AT any rate it is going to be
discarded on this end of the branch,
according to Division Superintendent
E. d. Hungerford and General Pas
senger Agent Jno. G. Farmer, who
were in DEBORAH Monday. To take
the place of this car a coach will be
attached to the morning freight, the
leaving time of which has not been
definitely determined yet, but will
probably be about six o'clock. This
will make connections with the gas
car at West Union at nine o'clock.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
She Need Not Register.

do 1 have to register?" was the
query put up to the police of Cedar
Rapids Wednesday evening by an
excited Irish woman, over the phone
She had to repeat the question
several times before she could be
understood, as her speech was so
pure and unadulterated and savored
strongly of the language spoken by
the true sons and daughters of Old
Erin.
She wasn't sure whether. she was
alien or not, and thought that it
might be possible that she would be
required to register, so she called
up the police to find out. She was
asked whether or not she was mar
ried, and replied that she had
enough trouble without worrying
about man. The police told her
that she was not required to regis
ter. ..... -a.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
PIG CLUB sovENIR BOOKLET.
VIII Soon be Issued 70 Members of
the Club, Soldiers OF Winnie
sh1ek. A Record to Pre-
serve

On account of the splendid re-
Spouse that has been made by the
farmers and others of Winneshiek
county in support of the Red Cross
Pig Club, the executive committee
of Winneshiek Chapter has decided
to issue a booklet in which all
names of pig donners will be print
ed. 1t is the intention Of the com
mittee to make this booklet as at
tractive as possible and issue an
edition large enough so that every
soldier from Winneshiek county, as
well as members of the club, may be
presented with a copy. The book
will not be issued until later in the
year when the club membership is
completed.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
80 SCHOOL Children Hero.

Thee school census report has just
been taken in DEBORAH and IL was
found that the number of children
from five years to 81 wears Of age
was 1928. OF this number 5S4 are
boys and $50 girls. The number OF
school age from to 16js 400 boys
and 40S girls. Another fine feature
about the census is the Glisclosure
that there are no children here who
are not attending school. The cen
sus this year shows a slight decrease
in the number of children, as there
are 81 less than last ySar
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03

We offer The Cedars for sale. It
consists of two corner lots in Cresco,
situated two blocks south Of the Ger
man catholic church, one block south
and two blocks east of the railroad
depot, on an electric lighted street.
If you want a fine home this is the
one for you and wife to come and
see.
n. B.-If my price is too high
will try hard to accept yours Good
terms will be given. Title perfect.
No membranes.
DAD S. PEGGY, Owner
Cresco, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Monsoon Tractor Control Co.

Lewis Monson, of DEBORAH, has
been granted patent ION, an Ex-
tension Steering Device for automo-
biles. The idea of the patent is for
one man to operate the auto and
pillow, or any other farm implement
the farmer may wish to attach. The
driver rides on the pillow and drives
the car by means of the extension
device. The gears can be changed,
car stopped, reversed, or put in low.
Mr.. Monson is already manufactur-
ing them here and the device is for
sale at $3S complete F. o. B. De-
corah. Any one interested can adj
dress The Monson Tractor Control
Co., 4O5 Center st. DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Home on Short Furlou2h.

Harry Enger and Earl Marsh ar
rived home Sunday morning and
speat the day with their parents.
They went back again Sunday night.
They are stationed at 1.-The Signal
School, Main Station, Great Lakes,
Illinois. They We're both lookilig
and feeling fine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Band to Kendallville Friday.

The DEBORAH Merchants band will
go to Kendallville Friday evening
and give a concert in the interests
of the Red Cross Club, and the local
committee will accompany the boys
and explain the club proposition.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Joined the Navy.

julius Rosenthal departed Mon
day for Cedar Rapids where he will
Join the navy. His wife accompani-
ed him there and returned home last
evening.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Concert at Park Sunday.

The DEBORAH Merchants band un-
der Prof. Sperati will give a concert
at the city Park next Sunday after
noon, from $3.50 to 4:30. Don't
miss it. Refreshment stands will be
open on the grounds also.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03

Valdez College, DEBORAH, Iowa of
fers a months course, a 6 months
course and l years course In the
common branches for teachers and
others. The Commercial and short
hand courses prepares the student
for a good position in six months.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03

%. A. Schall the we'll known
piano tuner is in sthe city on a
regular visit. Leave orders with
DR.. Woodward. 271w-pd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
Christian Science Services.

Freeman building, I'd floor, July
20, 1917.
Sunday 10:45 A. NJ. Subject
God"
Wednesday evening Testimonial
Meetings o'clock P. NJ.
Sunday School, IL o'clock.
Free Reading Room opened on
Wednesday and Saturday.
TRY Our Want Column
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03

Sport shirts with low neck
and short sleeves Csc to $3.50.
S. LARSEN.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1918-07-03
We Hope You See the End NJ. j.

Our good friend Atty. M. j. Car
ter, of Ossian, in remitting for
Public Opinion has the following to
say, and it is our earnest wish that
our good friend will see the end of
his paid up subscription and many
more years on top of it:
For the enclosed $3.50 please
push my subscription to the Opinion
ahead for three years beginning at
the expiration of the paid up year.
We are told to econimise, not
practice the miserly act, asked,
to do so during the war at least, but
ever so many of us fail to follow
the good advise.
While the writer may not be able
to see the end of the paid up time
still there are some of the Carter's
who will have the pleasure of read
ing their own paid up newspaper
Well Known Attorney Takes Bride.
Last Wednesday evening Judge c..
N Houck was called upon to per-
form his first marriage ceremony
since he was elevated to the district
judgeship, and the request was made
from one of our well known lawyers,
Attorney Frank Sayre, who was
united in marriage to Miss Clara A
Bloomquist of Cresco. The cere-
mony was performed at six o'clock
Wednesday evening at the home OF
the groom in this city. The groom
needs very little Introduction to our
people, as Frank is so we'll and
favorably known by all. He is one
of our leading attorneys and a
gentleman of the highest integrity
and worth, a gentleman who has
won friendships on every hand, be-
cause OF his genial and whole-souled
hospitality and an acquaintanship
with him means friendship always.
His bride was one sof Cresco's es-
teemed residents and for ten years
past conducted a photograph gallery
in that city. She is an excellent
woman and bears the respect and es-
TEEN of all who know her. Public
>4Opinion joins with their many
friends in extending congratulations
and best wishes.