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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17
wANTED-TO BUY

-
$125O for full sets. Mail. Cash for old
silvefware. Satisfaction or goods returned.
Western Metal Co., Bloomington, Ill.
Old motof ears by the Oldest and most
reliable dealers. Eyal Bros. 21S n. Kan.
Ave. Phone 266. Orders called for.
WANTED TO BUY Harley-Davison single
1918 or 16 model. 16 preferred, Address
giving lowest cash price and description.
L. c. R., care journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17
LEGAL
Unpublished in The Topeka State Journal,
August II, 191S.l
ORDINANCE NO. 1872.

4hAbet 80 AoS-I
ORDINANCE NO. 152.
AN ORDINANCE levying a tax for gem
eral revenue purposes, street improve
mepts and for street lighting for the
yeaf 1918, In the city of Oakland, Kansas ::
Be 1t Ordained by the Mayor and Council
Sect Section i. that levy Of Two g2l mills
on the dollar !. hereby made on all assess
able property In the City Of Oakland for
general revenue purposes for the year 1917
Sec. 2. That q levy of One and One, half
t1Aal mills on the dollar is hereby made
on all assessabie property In the City OF
oakland for the purpose Of naintainins
and carrying on street WORK and improve
ments for the year 1913.
Sec 3. That levy OF One ~ mill on
the dollar is hereby made on all assess
able property In the City Of Oakland fot
the PURPOSE of maintaining street lights
Sec. 4, This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after Its pubiics-
ton In the official city paper.
Passed the council August 10, l9ls.
F. A. BRIGHAM, Mayor.
Attest: Il, a. LBPPER,
ossiand, Kansas, August is, i6is.
TPubiished In The. Topeka. State Journal
August Ii, 19ie.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17
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WANTED-Salesman by established mouse
for established territory Salary and
commission Experience not absolutely
necessary. State ability. Address II, care
Journal
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.: Best side line on
earth Brand new Sc commission on
orders and repeats; old reliable Pan Mfg.
Co, 1852 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago
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wANTED-FEMALE HELP


GOVERNMENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
NATIONS in Topeka August and sep
tcmber Government clerk, teacher, ihspeCt.
unnecessary. Women desiring government
nositions write for free particulars, ). =.
leonard (fermer Civil Service EAanIherJ
49S Eenois Bldg. Washington.
TffOf-SANDS MEN, WOMEN. GIRLS, u
OF over wanted Immediately by U. >:
government. Easy office positions at
nerience unnecessary. S100 month and up,
I hour day. Your country needs you, nstp
her. Write Immediately for Tree hst posi.ts
tions open. Franklin Institute Dep
135-G, Rochester, \. Y.
GOVERNMENT will hold civil service ex o
aminatfons in Topeka in August S0,Ooo
t m1 ESperienee Unnecessary. Women de-
string government cIerkshlps Write Iot r1Isi
particulars to r. E. Terry; IeLmerp SIIat
Service Examiner 81" ColulnDtaH
ing. Washington.
1;OyERNMENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM
NATIONS in Topeka August ana sep
tetnher Government clerk. teacher, inspect
ross typewriter. research clerk. Experience
unnecessary. Women desiring goverhmeHt
positions write for free p particulars, ; r.
Leonard former Civil service ESain'net"
49S Kenois Bldg, Washington.
WANTED-Women cooks, SIS VIZ. 30 diH-
ing room and lunch counter girls tof To-
peka and other towns, good wages, eteaqy
work: tirivate family help: champeE malas,
etc. Furman's Employment otfice 1oo W.
WAETED-Intelfigen young ladies FOR
telephone operating. age 16 to 23 Per
maneht work, good wages and paid while
tearing Call at S12 Jackson between
a. m. and p. m
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. mattresses ship
west, $50 mo-, board and room, free
TRANSPORTATION. Furman Employment OF
flee. los West sth.
WANTED-Names women-Girls wishing
try examinations for government posi-
lions, 500 month. 932 G, this office.
WANTED-One waitress and d{shwasher
Eo.ers Cafe 1908 Kansas ave.
WANTED-An experienced maid at Throop
hetei. See housekeeper.
WANTED-Hand ironers at Christ
hospital laundry.
WANTED-Shirt ironer. White Stai
Laundry.
WANTED-Marker and sorter. White Stal
Laundry.
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FOB EXCHANGE


sALE-EXCHANGE-7 modern house
and 3 lots, one block car line, paved st.,
closets. hall, big barn, fruits, shade, prop
erty best of repair. will take $1,000 gro.
ceries, price $1S50. worth $780, clear. 4.
L. Furman, Topeka, Kan. l06 West Sth.
FOR EXCHANGE-Two lots, rooms,
electric light. good water, shade, garage,
coal house, chicken house.. large wash
house; prefer something in Highland Park.
Call after Z p. m. Phone 1881 Blue.
EXCHANGE : SALE -Up-to-dat restau.
rant, well established, low rent, owner
retiring clears a, good money each week.
land. Furman, Topeka, los West sth.
EXCHANGE-kahsas City, modern Queen
Ann Broom bungalow, well located, car
line; trade for Topeka acre, lots and auto.
Equity $4,000 Furnlan, loo West sth.
EXCHANGE 100 acres Missouri land, clear
might assume. What have you! 7ld
Western ave.
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FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE
TWO EXTRA FINE 40 ACRE TRACTS

mimi
by widow: water ell
WHITE LAND co.
Room IS.
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WANTED-FARMS

WANTED TO BUY-64O acres improved
farm within Is miles of Topeka; cash
deal. A. L. Furman, Topeka. 106 West sth.
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OR sALE-HoUsEHoLp GOODS
FOR SALE-FEED

CRACKED CORN. screenings. for sale
cheap. Golden Belt Elevator. Phone A.
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Merriam. D. President C. Merriam
rreasur j. g.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17

Copyright 1918. py Il. l. Fisher.
Trade MARI Reg o. 8. Pat OFF,
Drawn for the Topeka State journal
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WANTED-Man experienced in driving
Ford. delivery and porter work; refer
tween Il and 1 O'Clock. j. E. Lord, 112
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WANTED-AGENTS

>~~~~~ ~---~---~--~~-->>@-~---
"Iiberfv and Peace" True Sons of
America, J" Liberty Mat Frames Human
Liberty Bell" Victory Honor Roll" SOL
diers' Portraits-big sellers-sampies free.
Consolidated Portrait Co., 1929 Adams st.,
Dept. 1, Chicago.
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FOR RENT-FURNISHE HOUSES
FURNISHED cottage, 421 Clay ST., 6 rooms,
modern. Phone 1911 or 31S3.
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MEN-Age II to 45. Experience unneces-
uzry Travel; make secret Investigations,
reports. Salaries; expenses American
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17
WANTED-MALE HELP

CARPENTERS WANTED to install metal
weather strip. Out of town work, Soc
per tour and railroad expenses. Want
good mechanics only. Phone c. w snod-
grass Phone 3S7S
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-08-17

CISTERNS REPAIRED. Fines built and
repaired. Call phone 1850 Black.
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WANTED-Three or four first-cIass ma
ehinery helpers or handy men, for operat-
inf- drill press and on erecting floor. Apply
RnNc 90 EnfernriSe. Kan.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08

'Mr. schmidt" complained Mr.
Tcrt,il, 81 ordered 70 dozen FRESH Drr-
"Yus" Inquired me grocer. HAD uo.
not come a.roudN poo
"Nou IN me nine eggs declared
Inc Irlte customer. 'aud three puI-,i
gas hombs NcN puck.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08
Ohio Man Is
Modern Wizard
Discovers magic ether I COM
pound which loosens a
corn SO il lifts right out

Good COWS spreads rapidly and
druggists here are kept busy d%inpeus-
ing freezoue. the ether discovery of 90
Cincinnati genius, which b. siid Co
loosen any corn 80 IL lifts out with
the fingers.
Ask az any pharmacy for il quarter
Mint eft frcczonr. which viii cost vera.
little. but IN said to hc sufficient ,u
rid ones feet of oyerS hard or soft
corn uT c~allous.
You apply just Il few drops on the
tender. aching corn on instantly the
SORENESS rs relieved, and soon the corn
TX so shriNclcd hat Il lifts out with
out "a particle 81 pain. a. rs "a sticky
substance which dries when apple,
ana never intnmes or wen irritatc.
the adjoining tissue.
This discovery viii prevent thou
SANDS OF deaths annually from lockinW
and infection heretofore resulting frof.
tho Suicidal habit Of cutting curns.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08
Y WORK ABROAD IS
GREATLY IN NEED OF
AUTOS AND DRIVERS
W. o. Wilson, in Charge of Trans
portation, Is Here to Arrange
for More Cars, Chauffeurs and
Skilled Mechanics to GoAbroad,

ss,eiAt cop-Rrsrosnssoc 20 rpr srasto
san Nutouiu. Texas. March NA
worn out 1918 flivycr costs $1,000 I'm
Frame, today and is cheap at the
price THE NE OF a ear used in car
ryiug supplies FOR the solSiors BIS not
moro than three months ON tho aver
There are almost mo- repair
shops and there aren't cyon touli
available iu France
This sums up % few OF the difficult
tio. boz tine problem that the s NJ c.
4 I- ft.,up boz truucc at present. in
r.tuua food and other supplies fu'
the .u.tiur. tp IFS caut,ous, accord
,nE tu W 3d. Wilson. secretary iu
,harpo uf transportation, attached Ia
its headquarters staff Iu Paris. lie
has como to America 60 make tr-
uur.m,uts for 90 great systom of y
NJ. & \ service stations AND rrpa.i
shop- Iu France. Go get more rirs
and 900 secure a number of cNpcrt
driver. and mechanic.
9TH, war o. sometimes almost II.
Vnr of transportation Mr. Wilson
said. st fh, International y NJ e. a.
buldlur lsl East e>th street "pui
ann, gathered through many VII.
/ lagos iustcud oi being in ceuiralizo.
environments ts tt Is ia America. III,
! prnlrrm 4 therefore doubled iu siE,
| and importance. After having stuCic,
| divisional @di-uihution a distribution
| az th, 'FRONT.' { hay" come back q,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08
GIRLS! MAKE A
BEAUTY LOTION
WITH LEMONS

At 'ho cost of % small jar of ordinary
gold cream ouo cam prepare , fl.
puartc' pins of the mo.' wonderful
'lemon skim -oft,a,r and compassion
b,autiuor. bog Squeezing tho IuIe, u.
two fresh lemons into DO bo,tl, CON
thinning three ouucc- 70. orchard white
care should bee talicu. Geo strain Inc
Juic, through t fine cloth ,l GOO louruu
pulp gets Boo. then his lotion wi. keep
fresh Tor months Etcfy woman
kuoVs That lennon Iu.,, uz used leo
bleach and remoN, such h.'misnoS ae
ircakles, -lHoWuoss and t1u and
the Ideal skin s%ottcuer, -Wuuihcn'r
and beAullcr
just try IT, Get three ounces ui
orchard white az any pharmacy aufl
two lemons from the tro,. aud make
up 20 quarter pint OF thi@ sweet, u"-
grant lemon lotion and massage 81,
lally into the face. nrrk arms Vu'
hands. % should naturally help O..
Wilton. soften. fr,.h,. aud HrIug uu'
the roses and beauty &C. amy sNln II
,- u.y.ma1,el,us tp -m""fhcn r"nch
I,d hands
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08

the very best o.. their Kind that tho
association can SEE We have found
that tbho best drivers ard repair mon
urc none too good Zoo goo up against
thc critical tosts over therc.
when the "A" truct oils into "a
village and some one yoli. The y
is hcrs' the driver and truck almost
need 70 hudyrunrd for % time Tho
hut secretary has to come down and
calm the men hy saying.
"l,oy. Ill open The canteou at 3
O'Clock, aud l'ut afraid you'll have
to wait I'm th,n" AZ 2 o'clock the
whole camp has heard OF the arrival
Of the truck and the poor old can
teen is once more almost demolished
The cuily and weekly movement
of every N. ~ e.. a.. association car
ana driver are known at amy given
moment Ia the transportation depart
mvnt of the association In Paris.
Large charts hang ON tho wall there.
showing the approximate positions OF
ach car and driver. The needs OF
the individual divisions are constant
~ known at the headquarters Tho
cargo Of every car be- checked and I'M
spccted 10y the stores department uud
thur each truck ia sent ON its way in
an explicit and definite order
Not a Drop Wasted.
Gasoline. on essourn as the French
can it. ls controlled Iu a very com
plctc amt cfficiou, way, so that NOT
q drop Is lost. Each truck driver
ana truck master g. provided with i
book issued hy tho Government uu-
thorities which is uUuorcd through.
out France al the many esscuD. lu.
/ pots. The driver u..I only present
his little book to j., Frcuchmau iH
charge, who pouJ. .ut, very care.
fully, just SEQ muuy ..0es of the yll.
liable fuel.
we can learn u.rh from 90,
French and the Eu-.ah system. uI
mechanical trlpspurr. ion Mr WI
son remarked 90 I.Ng train Of th,
great 'cumiuuS WITH IT'S quota 81 60
to g. poilus is able 100 make an ay.
eraro speed with be- lull load of r'n,
aud t half miles lU uulr This is rap.
id transportation of #uIlicrs. ln NOR,
than one instance uuU great motor
'lor,' hats saved thp fHy FOR both m,
French and English The roao col
France are spleuiI. % are wei
kept up, but thcy UE. now beginning
90 shuW wear unJ the cNtrcml
heavy traffic of tho "Ick suuadroas
we must look t' 'pc motor truci
more and moro duUIua this war. Tn
French railroads com. Ioing splendid
~ to handle tho enormous trafii'
demanded n0w 70 5000. army and th'
y. NJ. q. 4. and il b. nnt 90 b" expect.
ed tina they Will %. nle tp continue
Ia do an this as th, urphloms of th'
war increase In many cssos, get
ting both fuud aud H.Ns ut the out
side world to the e. cation huts cal
bee accomplished 1HF through th'
motor trucks iron. n%'rtation is ON
of the most vital II'hicns Of IA.
, war,
10 Serve the soldier.
III Is only becaus Nr wish 10 sorry.
A.. tho soldier that W. ."k 10 help hin
1 boy keeping the trI.0f running. IA
s lines Of commuuiDIu"n open, ana
bit 90 home ~availan. Tor the mon "a
% the go forward. un natter how an
\ comfortable the tHr. 't doing d. ma
. DO"
Mr. Wilson wa formerly o~Nocutv
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08
Low Shoes Will Be Very Popular This Season
The New Styles for Men, Women and Children
Are Now en- Exhibition Here

Due to the need of saving the country de-
creasing supply of raw materials, low shoes
will be more extensively worn this season than
in the past.
Our first displays of them have just been re-.
ceived. They exhibit a wide range of pretty
lasts; plain colors of various shades; and com
Citations OF striking attractiveness.
See them; and set your mind at ease on the
question Of what is new about them for the
Spring season. And while you are looking
them over do not fail to note the reasonable
price with which each pair has been ticketed.
Shoe Department-Main Floor
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08

and my troubles caused by that weak
ness are a thing Of the past. Al women
who suffer as | did should try Lydia r..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. JAS. RoHRBERG, GO Knapp ST.,
N. =, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Women who suffer from any form OF
weakness, ms indicated by dispiacements,
Inflammation, liberation, irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
1.-THE blues" should accept Mrs. Rohr-
berg's suggestion and give Lydia T.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Il
thorough trial.
For over forty years II has been
correcting such ailments. II you have
mysterious complications write for
advice to Lydia T. linkham MvdielGv
Co, Lynn, Mass.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08

diiiiculucF
i've Hundred Cars Needed.
'rht y VI. 60. 3 has upuruNtmltp-
ly IUu cars in France at tho present
time. Thv.c consist OF cheap Amer
lean autouHuhilos. two or three ION
trucks. and italian. French. aud Eng
lish cars. Sending automobiles FROM
America tu trIucr costs real money.
yet the association must have from
sun l." ''" cars ih'r" by spring %"
carry summer q" carry ON it, work.
'h' can get an idea Of what We
are Hp against hN tho TACT that the
french government is huildinc 1850
"I the foyrrs du S"ldat or "N' nuts
i"r TN" ifrn'h army ana an Amcrt-
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08

q y WHICH
caused backache
and headaches. A
friend called my
attention % one OF
% newspaper
advertisements and
Immediately my
husband bought
three bottles Of
Lydia T.. Pinkhams
Vegetable Com
pound for me.
After taking two
lottlpa felt fine
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1918-03-08
HUSBAND
SAVES Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa. For many months
| wa not able 20 do my work owing to
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11

Vsgeta BILE Compound the credit"
Mr. JOSEPHINE KIhBLE, 1856 West
Rae. 81 Portland, Ind
Thousands Of American women g,v.
The famow root and herb remedy the
credit fof health restored a. did Mrs.
Kimbls.
tss hsipful suggestions In regard b.
eoce sainnenn women are asked 70 writs
y Lyds = PInthaR MsHSps Co.
Lyu No. Ths result d IL ione
sxuegtN1ot y d your servsea
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11

at times | could not
he on my feet atall.
| was hi run down
and 40 weak / could
not do my house
work, was nervous
and could not lie
down at night 1
took treatments
from = physician hut
they didnothelp the.
My Aunt recon
mended Lydia T.
Plnkhsmp Vege
table Compound |
u1ed II and now |
am strong and we'll
again and do my nwn
work and I gIve
| Nlin n ninuk...I.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11
CADETS BREAK GUARD
TO JOIN REVOLUTION

DALLAS, Tcyas. Nov ll.-Many
wing cadets at Love field broke guard
this morning when they heard the news
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11

OF the signing OF the armi,ticc and hur
ricd into Dallas TO participate in the
general celebration that began at once
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11

II you bny War Saving, Stamps with
your savings y0u viii have something
m 1926
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11


proudest houses in historv-,he Hohen-
zolerns and the Hapsburgs. To-day
William II OF Germany is a fugitive in
Holland and Charles | of Austria,
while he NAV be still in nj, country
has been stripped Of power and has
seen his empire shattered into piece,
Ferdinand Of Bulgaria another Of the
rulers IN the Icutonlc combination has
Yea rom ms country ana Mo0ammca
"i turkey VINO also Jo'ned III ,nc
'"c,lpI OF Germany 10 dominate tne
"oTI'. l' oe"'. SIAM II Is 'alo' by me
""NH 'i an ASSASSIN.
While the curtain was rolling down
"n 'hc most 'tupendous tragedy in man
kind history events were moving
with terrible swiiinesS in GERMANY the
nation about which rcyolyed the plot
and counter plot OF the dream
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11
SHE COULD NOT
STAND OR WORK
But Lydia {. Pinkhams Vege-
table Compound Restored Her
Health and Stopped
Her Pains.

lortland Ind. ~ had a displnce.
tn nt and suffered so badly from Il that
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-11-11

Use EssO instead a' ,sg. AH
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Publisher Report 81 hc Condition .t
First State Bank
RESOURCES

z lEIlllml ~ OkIahoml - | ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27
|SERGT. .C00MbS WINS |A|RPL ANE FLIGHT IN LIBERTY MOTOR
36-Mile Race Around the Statue of Liberty Fea- tured by Work of
 De Havffands

New York, october 26.-Drying De Haviland airplane equipped with a Lib- erty motor, Sergeant Coombs of Hazel hurst field today won the 36- mile race from Belmont park race track around the statue of Liberty in upper New YorK bay and back to the course in Is minutes and 30 seconds. This is a new record for this event, which was first won by the late John B. Moiant, in a 50-horse- power Bleriot. eight years ago. The ini- tial race was completed in 24:3S.
 Six other De Haviland planes took part in todays contest and all of them fin- ished within 30 seconds after the winning flyer had crossed the line. The seconu machine. which came from Roosevelt field, was only about 20 feet behind the winner.
 one of the many stirring events which made up the programme of the army aviation athletic carnival held by the first provisional wing of the United States air service. at the Belmont park race track for the benefit of the nation al aeronautic committee. The receipts will be used for athletic equipment for avtators.
 The army scouts won by about 50 yards but as he turned to make a landing the moto. stalled and te nla fei ;n . tail spin from a height of nearly 100 feet. The lieutenant was uninjured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27

cennes before it's defenders could with draw
 It seemed certain today that Valen- cennes could not hold out much longer. Yesterday the British drove forward | aross the Le Quensey-V -Valencennes rail- way, the Germans being forced to with draw from their strong positions and fall back tot new defenses along the Rhonnelle. Les Quesney was closely beseiged to the attacking forces. South ward the British Third army had pushed forward Considerable distance and forced it's way through Engelfon- taine after severe fighting.
 The British attack north of Valen- cennes yesterday had carried them for ward to an average depth of two miles. The villages of Moen and Heestert were captured and Spichtestraat and Driech approached and the troops which stormed Moen pushed on to the line of the river at Bossuvt and Autryye.
 From statements of prisoners and lib- erated civilians it would appear that the Germans intended to hold along the line around Valencennes only long enough to complete the preparation of the defenses along Maubeuge and Mons, to which they will retire shortly. Civil ians report the troops were set to work on this line sometime ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-27

of the Hunding positions north of the Serre. The French troops all along the battle front have had to face newly strengthened positions, from behind which German artillery and machine guns are keeping up 8 heavy fire.
 General Guillemat's forces encountered mo less than five successive lines Of wire, behind which we're the same num- bsr of lines of trenches. fortified with concrete, and deep armored shelters char acteristic of the German field works.
 The enemy's infantry, as we'll as his artillery, reacts violently wherever French troops make inroads into the German lines. Last evening the enemy counter attacked with great energy in the neghborhood of the village of Petit Csumont, endeavoring unsuccessfully to drive Mangins troops beyond the Sou chez, The Tenth army maintained it's positions and took prisoners and sup plies
 The German counter attack in that re- zion, was preceded by artillery prepara- tion at the moment when the French troops were advancing to the attack.
 Morlters constitutes an important bridgehead north of the serre. the pos session of which will facilitate furthef operations against the German positions in that region.