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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12
SIE|'NAY IS
LAST TOWN
YANKS TAKE
Final Conquest Made Fif-
teen Minutes Before
Fighting Stopped.

with the American Forces on the
Meuse. and Moselle, Monday. Nov. IL.
-(By the Associated Press.)-The
last French town to fall into Amer1-
can hands before the armistice went
into effect was Stenay. Patrols re-
ported they had found it empty not
more than a quarter of an hour before
III O'Clock. American troops rushed
throughtthe town and in a few min
uteG Allied flags were beginning to
appear from the windows. AS the
church bell solemnly tolled the hour
Of eleven, troops from the 9Oth d.
vision were pouring into the town.
Only . line of glowing campfres
marks the front tonight. Except for
the rumble Of thousands Of trucks
and other noises incident to the stir
ring of enormous armies, there is not
q sound to indicate that two great
forces are still facing each other. No
violation Of the armistice has been re-
ported, there not being even an acct
dental burst Of machine gun fire.
Population in Cellars.
The greater part Of the 500 per-
still in their cellars, fearfully await
ling the bombardment which they be-
lieved would suxely come. as the
Americans entered Stenay. Many had
yielded to German persuasion or force
and had retreated with the enemy.
Those few who dared first to venture
into the streets greeted the Ameri-
cant with tears and fairly deluged
them with questions. The majority
seemed too dazed to be able to under
stand that fighting had stopped. With
trembling hands they offered coffee,
and bread to their d%eliverers.
s,t Tho fnnr is MT ho11xy do m a god hy
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

nants at Red Cross headquarters at
present, and persons wishing to knit
socks may call for this yarn
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

get your foods from your local
dea1er-but who distributes to the dealer?
- He must be able to get q. regular supply
both in quantity and variety.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

There is a quantity of yarn REM
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

July 81 Is the latest date for which
figures could be made available from
the Paris headquarters, and the oper-
|ations on this side r given as OF the
same date for the sake of presenting
"a complete and uniform picture. On
that date the Y. NJ. G. A. had still
on hand a balance in excess OF ST.
900, 900. In the intervening period
the demands OF the work overseas
have grown by leaps and bounds be-
aus Of the vastly accelerated move
'ment of troops, SO that the balance on
hand at that date has now been en-
tirely spent and has been succeeded
by a deficit. In this Intervening Pc
Rod 7. NJ. c. A. men and women
workers have been sent abroad at the
rate Of very nearly 1000 a month;
and the number Of buildings, res
t~aurants. hotels, huts, tents, etc.. OPP
Grated for A. E. F. in France has in
creased from 895 to 1900.
Or. July. 81 the expenditures for
work In this country were still in ex-
cess Of the Expenditures for work over
seas. This situation has nov been
reversed. Expenditures overseas have
grown not merely because of the
growth of the army but because ev-
cry operation in France costs far more
than a similar operation on. this side.
u ~ LILAC AcLSS SAAoS AAO 41ASAA ! NV
gathered there into great canton
ments but are billeted in hundreds of
villages and are constantly moving
about.
Figures Illustrate Work.
Up to July 81 approximately $500
uniforms had been furnished to work
ers in the. United States and 1929
uniforms to the 3,611 secretaries sent
overseas. Many of these workers are
bearing all of their own expenses, but
the majority receive an expense al
lowance from the Y. M. G. A. which
covers their bare necessities, in the
case Of unmarried workers, and gives
to- married workers approximately
the allowance of a lieutenant in the
army. The statement gives some idea
of the scope and magnitude OF the
work undertaken by the Y. M. c. A.
for the soldiers. The association Is
now one of the largest operators OF
hotels and restaurants in the world:
it is the largest single exhibitor OF
approximately a hundred actresses
and actors in it's huts in France; and
has sent abroad the largest consign-
ments Of athletic goods ever placed
in the history of organized sport. One
single order was placed recently for
more than half a million dollars
worth of athletic equipment.
In the period Of rehabilitation the
educational work Of the "Y" is count
ed upon by the military authorities
asa factor of vital importance. In
preparation for this the "Y" has re-
Gently placed an order for more than
2 900, 900 worth Of text books for
France.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12
Red Red | Cross RI,

The War department has recently
issued an order which prescribes what
q eit sHta'e Is sna ree sane tain e or personal personal
equipment. This order allows one
sweater, lone helmet and three >pairs
Of hand-knitted socks per man. If a
soldier has more than the. above he is
required to dispose of it before he
sails.
If these articles have been given
him by the Red Cross, he is instruct
ed to report this fact to his quarter
master. and thereafter make a week.
ly accounting of same Any surplus
articles given him by the Red Cross
he is required to turn in to the quar-
termaster for reissue to other troops.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

Tine Extended. l,
The local Red Cross chapter an
nounced this morning that Christmas
cartons will be accepted to and in
GLIDING November 20. for shipment to
soldiers abroad.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12
~" war WORK
COMPREHENSIVE

New York. Nov. 1.-THE National
War Work council of the Y. M. C. A.
issued today a financial statement
covering its operations from the be-
ginning OF the war to July 81, 1918.
The statement was issued by George
W. Perkins, chairman of the finance
committee, and shows that the Y. M.
G. A. has handled during the period
$54,3 ,034.04 of which more than
100000 represents interest earned
on the contributions given to it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

.g-r |
Announcements have been received
November s to Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
Togus of Valley, Washington. Mrs.
Togus will be remembered here as
Miss Ada Earl.
4 4 4
Out of respect for Mrs. e. Love-
joy whose death occurred on Sunday
and whose burial took place today,
the surgical dressings department in
which she was an active worker was
closed for this afternoon and evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Galligan of
Lauler, Ia, have announced the birth
Of a son on Friday, November 8. Mrs.
Galligan was formerly Miss Edna
Daily of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Netcher. Of
Fessenden have announced the birth
Of a daughter, Sunday, November 10,
at a local hospital.
Miss Eva Gilmore, 1902 Cheyenne
avenue, who is ill with influenza at
her home, is reported to be slightly
improved this morning. Mrs. Bertha
Stack of Minneapolis has arrived here
to help take care of Miss Gilmore.
X X X
Miss Gertrude Mcmahon Of Orr Wis.,
tied in the city yesterday.
X X y
Francis Belk, son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Belk of Fourth avenue, is re-
covering at a local hospital from a
serious operation which he recently
underwent.
X y
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Deverell
who are i'll with the influenza, were
taken to a. local hospital yesterday.
x * X
Henry Bridgeman has returned to
Duluth after a two weeks visit at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bridgeman
Miss Rose Schmidt Of Orr visited
here yesterday with friends.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12

In cases where these articles nave
been given to the soldier by friends
or relatives, therefore being his per-
isonal property, he Is entitled to dis
pose OF game as he sees At, either py
giving them to the Quartermaster Tor
reissue or returning them home to the
family or friends.
Comfort kits are now provided py
the quartermaster Of the. army ana
additional comfort kit equipment 70
therefore being returned home by
many soldiers.
The Red Cross chapter should en-
these soldiers who have had such ar
ticles returned to them to turn them
in for further distribution by the Red
Cross. Owing particularly to the
scarcity Of yarn. it is quite necessary
that every wooden article be put IN
use, 50 that all may be provided for
Plenty Of Milk Each Day.
Two general maxims should be
learned by the people Of the United
States: Every adult should have at
least q third Of a quart of milk each
day" and mo family Of five should
buy any meat until it has bought 3
quarts Of milk"
One reason for urging the use of
much milk, Is that it is our best sourc
Of certain mineral salts, notably lime,
which the body needs. It is so easy
to use milk in cooking that n
scarcely needs these reminders of diff
ferent ways from the United States
Food administration.
For Breakfast. =
Milk to drink in cocoa, on cereal.
Milk or creamed toast.
For Lunch, Dinner or Supper.
Milk soups and chowders, oyster
stew. Cottage cheese. Dreamed
sauces for vegetables meat, etc.
Custards. Ice creams. Sherbets.
Blanc manages. Rice buildings, Tapio>
ca buildings. Junket. In all baking:
and in milk drinks. such as matted
milk, egg nog, etc.
Tine Extended. ,
The local Red Gross chapter an
nounced this morning that Christmas
cartons will be accepted to and in
GLIDING November 20, for shipment to
soldiers abroad. r.
Close at Noon.
Red Cross workers are again re-
minded that Red Cross headquarters
close at noon on Saturday.
st. Marks Ned Cross circle will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the court
house. The circle has received an
allotment of sweater vests which are
to be made tomorrow, and a good
attendance is desired so that this
work may be completed.
There is a quantity of yarn REM
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12
NO MORE sURGICh
DRESSINGS NEEDED

Word was received this morning
at the local surgical dressing depart
paent from the division headquarters
At Minneapolis that the supply of
surgical dressings in the hospitals
ply all needs. Work in the surgical
dressings department is therefore dis
continued.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-11-12
ROOSEVELT HAS sCIATICA.

New York, Nov. 12.-Theodore
Roosevelt, who was removed to. Roos-
evelt hospital yesterday suffering
from sciatica in the left leg, was rest
ing comfortably today, it was stated
at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
LOWER DEATH RATE IN ARMY CAMPS
 SHOWN IN REPORT
General Health Conditions Are Slightly Improved. Decrease in Pneumonia
 and Meningitis Cases

Washington, January 4.-Lower death rates in both the national guard and national army divisions in this country during the week ending De- cember 2S are shown by the weekly report of the division of field sanita- tion Tn the guard there were 1os deaths against 12O the previous week. and in the national army there were ss compared with 118 the week be- fore.
 Slight improvement in general shown. there being a marked abatc- ment of meningitis epidemics prevail- Ing in several camps Pneumonia cpl denies also have improved somewhat, but 7s deaths among the guardsmen and 66 among the national army men
 were from that disease.
 Meningitis is on the increase in two guard divisions, the Thirty-ffth and Thirty-ninth. the former having 12 new
 cases and the latter seven Three
 guard divisions. the Thirty first, Thir-
 ty-fourth and Thirty-sixth. showed
 increases in pneumonia cases. but the
 number in the Thirty-first division
 was reduced one-half over the preced- ing week Only few cases are prev alent in the other divisions. The measles situation has improved mate rially in all guard camps. Tn the national army the Eighty first division had 30 admissions fol meningitis as against 37 the previous week and the Ninetieth had nine new cases of this disease The number cl cases in the other cantonments was l small. Pneumonia increased rapidly il three divisions. the Eighty-seventl l having s7 new cases as against six l the week before: the Ninetieth 6a against 14. and the Eighty-second 2t against four. The number in other di- visions was relatively small.
 | Measles continues prevalent the re. 1 port says. in the Eightlethf Eighty second. Eighty-seventh and Eighty ninth divisions. with increases In tho Eightieth and Eighty ninth. German measles continues in epidemic form 1T 1 the Ninety-first division and scarle I fever prevails quite extepsively in thu I Eighty-seventh division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05

Washington. January 4.--President Wilson today laid before Congress- assembled in joint session, his recom- mendations for carrying out govern ment operation of railroads.
 The President spoke as follows;
 ..Gentlemen of the Congress: l have asked the privilege of addressing you in order to report that on the 2Sth of December last, during the recess of Congress, acting through the Sec retary of War and under the ai- thority conferred upon me by the act of Congress approved August 29, 19l6 too,x possession and assumed con- trol of the railway lines of the coun- try. and the systems of water trans portation under their control. This step seemed to be imperatively neces- sary in the interest of the pubic welfare, in the presence of the great tasks of war, with which we are now dealings. As our experience devel- ops difficulties and make it clear what they are, I have deemed it my duty to remove those difficulties wherever l have the legal power to do SO
 GREAT RESPONSIBILITY
 To assume control of the vast rall- way systems of the country is. I real ize, very great responsibility, but 10 fail to do so. in the existing circum- stances. would have been much greater dereliction. assumed the responsibility rather than the latter. have found the minds of all thought ful Americans to believe it is our duty as their representatives of the nation to do everything that is necessary 10 do to secure the complete weighty mobilization of the whole resources ef
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Per Capita Cost of Raising National Army in State
 Is High
DENT WILL OPPOSE 1 NEW CABINET PLACE
Chairman of House Military Affairs Committee Will Not Aid Faction Which Is Fighting Secre-
 tary of War Baker
nr HUGH ". RoBERTs

Washington, January 4.-tSpeciaip For each of the 13.e12 Alabaminns in the service as result of the operation of the draft, the government, accord ing to figures of Provost Marshal Cen eral Crowder, expended SS.s3.
 The total expenditure in Alabama was s133,S60.SO Total registrants num- bered lS2,4s9 of which 1s,7S4 were accepted and 13,s12 drafted into serv- ice.
 The per capita cost in Alabama, as compared with that in other states, was large Of the AS states. Alabama, from standpoint of cost, was eleventh from highest Per capita cost in Okla homa was only s2.53.
 The cost in practically every state exceeded the expectations of the war department. especially as registration boards everywhere served without com pensation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
FRENCH STATEMENT

Paris January 4.--Niolent urthiery} fighting on the Champagne and Vert dun fronts is reported in today's offi- cial communication. A German attack in Upper Alsace was repulsed- Elght German airplanes and captive bal loon were brought to earth yesterday
 During the night the Germans un- dertook several raids on small posts in the region of Juvincourt, but op- tained no success In the Champagne and on the right bank of the Mouse, east of Hill 344 (Verdun front), there was violent artillery fighting for 2 time. Tn Upper Alsace German at tack near Aspach was repulsed com- pletely. The Germans suffered appre- ciable losses and left prisoners and machine gun in our hands.
 .'On January . French pilots broushS down two German airplanes and q cap five balloon Six other machines fell within the German lines after aerial eombats. On the same day French sauadrons bombarded the factories at Rombach ands railway stations at Metz Sa blons. Conflans and Arnaville. In the course of these expressions projectiles weighing 750o kilograms were dropped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
GENERAL ALLENbY REPORTS ANOTHER ADVANCE AGAINST TURKS IN PALESTINE British Drive Enemy Back More Th.n Mile North of
 the Holy City IPADUA, ITALY, AGAIN i ATTACKED BY AIRMEN; SIX WERE WOUNDED ! Violent Artillery Action on Champagne Front Con-
 tinues - Haig's Men
 Are Active
Three Raids on Padua

Italian Army Headquarters in Northern Italy, January 4- By the Associated Press. There were three successive air raids this morning on Padua, lasting from ? to 6 o'clock. A number ot bombs fell in the center of the city. A large palace on the main thoroughfare was demolished and there was lesser damage within an area of about two city squares. Six persons were wounded, includ- ing two women. :,
 United States Counsel Carroll has arrived at Padua from hls post At Venice and presented to Mayor Count Ferri 20,0O0 fires from the American Red Cross for victims of bombings. This is the first in stallment of 50,000 fires to be dis tributed for this purpose. Consul Carroll was in hotel near the palace when it was demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
PEACE SITUATION IS NOT DEFINITELY KNOWN No News Has Come Through as to Conference, Said
 to Have Been
 Resumed
ny the A..ociated rre..

Although the peace conference be- tween representatives of the bolshevik rovernmcnt and the central powers Ina. come through indicating whether the meeting took place. Neither have there been any adviccs as to whether the difficulties in the way of reach ing m agreement have been surmount- ed or If concessions by either side, making possible further negotiations. are intended.
 of the central powers apparently does not obtain solely on the sidc of the boIshevilS government, but exists among the delegates of the central powers as well. Austria, Bulgaria and Turkey are asserted to have disagreed with the domineering attitude of the Germans at the Brest-Litovsk confer ence, where they posed ms conquerOrs, while their allied delegates cyinced m tfon to compromise.
 The attitude of the German social ists against the dcmands of the ces.- trut poWeTss eSpVSs"i's .''"'S f' '-~ - for the retention of Poland, Lithunnia, CourIand and other occupied territory.
 has forced the imperial chancellor to refer to the situation before the main committee of the Reichstag. The chan ceIlor's statement, however, was mere
 Iy n plntitude md gave no inkling as to what Germany's future intentions in the premises were, and even lef' to the under secretary for foreign a7- fairs the task of outlining In the most ! perfunct0ry style the trend of the nc gotiations up to the time that the re-
 cess was taken at Brest-LitOvsk. "Wc can chcerfuiIy await the fur ther course of this incident. We re- Iy upon our strong position. our Ioya
 intentions and our Just rights" wal virtually all the chancellor had to say
 concerning Russia's rejection of th' peace prOpOsaIs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
NEW YEAR MESSAGES

With the American Army in France, January 3.-(By the Associated Press.)- On behalf of the American expeditionary force General Pershing has answered New Years messages from the United States A message to the army from the childrens American Loyalty league read:
 Dear American soldiers: We know the sacrifice you have made for us and will make that we may be safe and happy. We thank you and wish you all a happy New Year.
 General Pershing responded as follows "The American soldiers in France are very glad to have your message. No sac rif.ce we can make will be too great if we can insure the safety and happiness of the children of America"
 From Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. the suf- lfrage leader and member of the women s 1 council of national defense. came this greeting:
 l ..The women of the United States are with you in the spirit of service. You are our standard bearers, our hope. We | love you and believe in you, pray for you
 l General Pershing replied:
 ..All ranks of the American expedition ary force unite in heartfelt thanks to
 the women of America for their love and prayers. The patriotism of our incompar-
 able women. than whom there are none others more noble, shall be our constant inspiration until the great task which is entrusted to us shall be accomplished l Accept our best wishes for the coming year and our firm confidence in final success.
 To Christmas messages from the wom- en of the American Red Cross the Amer lican commander sent the thanks of al ranks, adding:
 '.The love and confidence of our womer will make us all better men, and bettel
 soldiers. and hold us. firm in the courage and determination to vim
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Text Of Presidents
 Railroad Address

America by as rapid and effective a means as can be found. Transpor- tation supplies in all the arteries of mobilization must be unclogged Until then we must have single and whole definition for the process of the na- tion's activities, without the nation is embarrassed.
 TRIED VOLUNTARY PLAN F'It is in the true spirit of America and rightful that we should first try to effect the necessary unification under the voluntary action of those who were in charge of the great rail- road properties, and we did try it.
 .'1he directors of the railroads re- sponded to the need promptly and generously. The group of railway ex- ecutives who were charged with the task of actual coordination and gen. eral direction performed their difficult duties with patriotic zeal and marked ability, and as was to have been ex- pected and did. I believe. everything that it was possible for them to do in the circumstances. If have taken the task out of their hands, it has not been because of any dereliction or failure on their part. but only be- cause there were some things which the government can do and private management cannot We shall con- tinue to value most highly the advice and assistance of these gentlemen. andTI am sure we shall not find them withholding it.
 ACTION WAS NECESSARY
 Tt had become unmlstakably plain that only under government admins tration can the entire equipment of the several systems of transportation
 (Centinued sn Page Three)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
BERLIN REPORT

Berlin, January 1. via London. "A Attacks by the British in the region east of Ypres and north of La Bassee canal were re- pulsed by German troops, who captured prisoners and machine guns in the fight ing. army headquarters announced to- day.
 The statement reads:
 .'Western war theatre: On the whole front there were lively artillery duels, favored by clear, frosty weather.
 "Prisoners and machine guns were taken as the result of British attacks east of Ypres and north of La Basseo canal, which broke down, and also of our own successful raids southeast of Moeuv- res and in the Champagne.
 Since Tuesday the enemy has lost m aerial fighting and by gunfire 2 air-. planes and two captive balloons. From the other war theatres there is nothing to report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-05
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-President asks legislation to en- able him to operate railroads. Pershing and sims given absolute power to- net. Cost Of drafting Alabama soldiers Is high per eapitn. Alabama guardsmcn In France ac- lively training for battle. General Allenby reports another victory over Turks. 2-CoaI famine i'm New York con- tinues critical. 3-OutIine of railroad Legislation asked by President. 7-Soldiers are urged to prepare to live and not think too much of possible death. S-News of AnnistOn. 9Harding urges Alabama bankers to encourage people to save.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-IOvelady of revenue board snys no intention to ignore fuel board is contemplated.
 for lack of coal. Federal control of railroads causes no change in local com ditiOns n~ yet.
 FEATURES A--Editorial comment. 6-Soctety and Dolly Dalrymple.