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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13

Tomorrow, Thursday, September u,
is the opening day of the big Man
kato> fair, which will continue for
three days closing Saturday evening.
Entries of live stock and farm pro-
duce are coming in in large numbers
and the fair ground was a very busy
place today, everything being arrang-
ed in readiness for the big day to.
morrow. The acrobatic troop and the
Thearle- Duffield fireworks are al =
ready here, and will furnish high
class free attractions The fireworks
are said to be even better than the
display last year, and this brilliant
snow will be given at the fair grounds
on Thursday and Friday nights.
Six carloads of live stock arrived in
the city today, coming over the Mil :
waukee road, and were unloaded at
the Cudahy stock yards. through which
they We're taken to the fair grounds.
A large shipment of stock from Maple
ton also came in, II. B. Taylor of
Mapleton was one of the big shippers
of the live stock to be exhibited at the
Mankato fair. The exhibit of farm
products will aslo be exceptionally
good.
If the weather is favorable Man
kato will entertain thousands of peo-
pie during the three days of the Fair,
as the large premium list has "a
reused attention throughout this sec
ton of Minnesota.
Tom Taylor, well known livestock
breeder of Mapleton, arrived in the
city early this afternoon with five
carloads of live stock, including cat
tie, horses. and hogs, which will be
on exhibition at the Mankato fair,
which opens tomorrow
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
STRONGHOLD APPROACHES TO Ia FERE-
ST. QUENTIN HELD BY FI7EKcH- BRITISH
AMERICAN TROOP SHIP
TORPE0OED; ALL HANDS
WERE QUICKLY SAVED
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l

London, September ia
has torpedoed
troop ship reached. The calm
peded 200 miles three o'clock
Desyers sared about the ship and the
to .
Many troops torpedoed liner were from
Cleveland and Chicago Severa @dss
quickly dropped depth the lifted
clear out of the water and then disappeared
New York, September lit he British passenger
soanabe $4,000 capacity
to American port,
There casualties reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
REDUCTION OF GASOLINE
Stocks Reduced at Rate of $4,000
Barrels Per Day.
$4,000
limited Press Dispatcl

limited Press Dfspatch.J
Washington, September 11-Gaso-
line stocks were reduced at the rate
OF $4,000 barrels per day during the
month of July, Fuel administrator
Garfield announced today. At this
rate over 100000 barrels were con-
sumed during the month. This means
a deficit of 100000 barrels for the
year unless halt is called some
where, he stated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
Naval staff Called In.

ITEMS
Amsterdam, September 11.-Admir-
al Won Scheve, chief of the German
naval staff, and members of the staff
shave been called to headquarters for
an important conference, Berlin an
nounced today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
MUST REGISTER TOMORROW
All Males of Eighteen to Forty six
Years OF Age to Sign Up.

The place of registration in the
fourth ward will be the Odd Fellows
club room on Second stree
The name of William e. Polzin as
assistant registrar in the sixth ward
was omitted. General W. F. Rhinow
has sent to- tie local draft board in
structiors that all members of the
national guard must register regard
less of the fact of belonging to that
organization. All aliens between
eighteen and forty six must register
the same as full fiedged citizens
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
Funeral Of. DR.. Harrinoton.

The funeral of DR.. G. Harrington
will take place tomorrow afternoon
at two o'clock from the house. In
terment will be made in Glenwood
cemetery. The body will lie in state
from ten until twelve. Automobile
funeral.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
TWO ENGINES IN COLLISION
Wreck Occurred In The Yards At
Blue Earth City

Slue EaIn City
There was wreck in the Blue
Earth railway yards Monday after
noon. A Northwestern and Omaha
engine came together under full
head of steam. The engineer and
fireman on the Northwestern and
engineer on the Omaha jumped in
time TO save themselves but the fire.
man OF the Omaha was in the tender
and could not escape. Providentially
he sustained only a badly strained
back.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
Boston Wins characteristics

Boston won the sixth game Of the
world series thereby winning the
world championship for 1918. The
score was Boston q; Chicago /.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
SUNK WITHOUT WARNING
Norwegian Vessel Was Made Prey of
German Submarine.
United Press Iuspatch 7

f'T6SS IEISpdTCN
Christiana, September ia sur
vivor of the Norwegian steamer Egg
lantine, arriving at port states that
the vessel was sunk by German SUBJ
re without any warning whatso.
ever. After a portion of the crew had
escaped the U-boat shelled the open
lifeboats. The captain and the first
mate were killed by the Smelling and
the second mate went mad from tn,
strain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
HANG OUT FLAG;
LET BANDS PLAY

Was',ington, septsmber H.
Provost Marshal General Crowd
er says: ~ WIN. every flag flying
AID every band playing on regis
t.ation day."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
!. PETROGRAD ABLIZE
PEOPLE ARE SLAIN
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Washington, September II.
A dispatch from the American
legation at Christiana today
said reliable information had
been received there that Pc
trosrad was burning in twelve
places, and there was an indis-
criminte massacre of people
in the streets. There was
nothing to indicate what part
the bo!sheviki were playing in
the tragedy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13
bOCHES FLEW Under
SHELLS OF THE YANKS
HUNS ADVANCED WITH GAS
AND OTHER DEVICES
Came Forward With Flame
ThroWers: Beat Back BY
Americans

With the American Armies In
France, September Northwest of
Colmar in the Alsace district Amer
lean troops last night repulsed heavy
raids by the German forces. The
boches attacked and threw large
bombs into the American trenches
Gas shells were also exploded and it
is estimated that at least one hundred
huge CALDER shells were exploded on
the front line trenches of the Yam
KEGS.
Beaten Back BY Americans.
Germans advanced with flame
throwers and grenades and were met
by the Americans, armed with rifles,
grenades and bombs. One of the
f1ercest short struggles followed.
Covering before the cold steel of the
Yankees the Germans were forced to
fee, leaving their flames projectors,
arms and grenades in Scattered heaps
over the field. The booty was seized
by the Americans and the bombs
hurled at the fleeing enemy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13

HANkATO FAIR Will
OPEN ON MORROW
BIG SHOW Is TO BE READY
FOR THE VISITORS
Great Display and Large Num-
Der OF Very Interesting
Events Tabled

The government weather fore
cast for the northwest and Min
nesota tomorrow is fair, without
any change in temperature. The
local barometer hand, however,
leaned far in the direction of
stormy weather. 1t is hoped that
the government man is right.
Good weather is needed for the
success of the, fair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-09-13

Paris, September 11.-Havas dis
patches say the village of Travecy
near the southern end of the main
line were captured by the French. If
the French can hold this town La
Fere will virtually be outfanked
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-11

The efficiency of our khaki-cIad eagle in
France helping to free the world of the
German Vulture depends on our golden
eagles at home. Men we have in plenty-raw
materials in abundance-but monyis needed to
furnish our men with food, to turn raw materials
into equipment We need money for ships to
GET our men and equipment into the fight
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-11

~ space p@a Tor as the patriotic contribution
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-11

LIBERTY M
Are United States Con
Bonds
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than earned BY any 81
of Government bond .
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or donation bui ne ~
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every Americas ~ ',
help his county 4
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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1918-04-11

'' space reserved Tor names OF individuals and firms
9snu''sons 70 me local Liberty Loan Advertising
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
Harrison County Churches
/ Hold Biu Convention

Woodbine, Iowa, April 5.--(Spec-
ial)-Harrison county Sunday scool
convention hedr here yesterday was
largely attended. Logan won the
banner in point Of attendance.
Funeral services Of Earl Hunter
were held here yesterday afternoon,
interment in the Woodbine cemetery.
The A. F. & A. NJ. order of Wood
bine was in charge of the services.
Mr.. Hunter died at Council Bluffs,
and is Survived by his widow and
one child.
The junior vlass program of the
Logan high school was held today.
Piano solo, class songs, state. ma
tional and international questions,
great men of the past and present,
achievements, and other matters of
intrest were presented by members
of the class.
Regardless of the serious wounds
in the head, Percival Vining, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Vining of Wood
bine, from hospital in France, has
written his parents that he is doing
fine and will soon go back to the
trenches. He says that in the fight
"We killed 10 times as many Ger
mans as there were Americans ard
Frenchmen killed
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
State Department Will,
lgn0re Peace Proposals

Washington, April 6-Emphatic
denial that any overtures looking to
peace discussions have been made to
the American government by repre-
sentatives of the central powers, was
made at the State department today.
If any come forward, it is said, they
will be ignored.
On numerous occasions unau-
thorized peace workers have limited
to officials that negotiations might be
welcome to the enemy government,
and have suggested that they had rea-
son to believe basis for negotiations
might be found easily. These sug-
gestions have been given no consider
alton, it is stated. .
Premier Clemenceau'ss repulse of
Austria's advances will serve to force
the adoption of other tactics by the
enemy in the opinion of State Depart
ment officials and entente officials
here, but will not entirely stop the
movement
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07

BRITISH ADVANCE LINE.
The weather has improved and the
barometer is rising, although the
aviators continued to be handicapped
by very poor visibility,
The British position south of the
Somme was improved to some extent
by counter attack delivered in the
neighborhood of Hangard late yes
terday, according to today's war Of
fee announcement.
Along the whole front below Ayette,
in the sector north of the Somme, the
struggle continued with violence un-
til late yesterday evening. Although
the Germans made incessant attacks,
they met with no further success than
attended their efforts in the morning.
Big Guns Turned on Paris.
Paris, April 6.-The bombardment
of Paris by long range German guns
was resumed at 11:40 o'clock this
morning.
The German attack along the
French sector of the battle front has
ceased. Today's official statement
says. there was violent artillery fight
ing last night north and south of
the Avre, but that no infantry ac-
tions occurred.
French Withstand Shock.
With the French Army in France,
Anri1 S-There was no relaxation TO-
day of the German efforts to the north
of Montdidier. Between Themes
and Grivesnes few French divisions
faced and held back nearly four times
Continued on Page Four, Column FOur.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
FOE DEAD STREW
FIELD ONE WEEK
after Big FIGHT
Majors Command, Cut Off
From Comrades, Spies on
Enemy During Sharp En-
gagement at PIemont.

With the French Army in France,
April 6,-"Thursday night, although
calm reigned generally over the
French front, owing to unfavor-
able weather conditions, which pre-
vented flying and observation, sharp
little engagement was fought in the
vicinity Of Plemont,. near LassiaaN,
where few days ago the Germans
made determined efforts to break
through,
The correspondent went all over
the front line trenches In this sector
during the course of the afternoon
and saw evidences of terrific fight
ing. Hundreds of bodies of Germans
were lying among the broken barbed
wire defenses and woods. and in the
park surrounding the castle of Pies
sier de Roye.
Spy On Germany.
This latter place, with the village
OF the same name, was in the hands
of the Germans for some time March
80. when they attacked there at the
same time that they made an assault
on Plemont These are two most
points of observation in
this region, giving views of the coun-
try for miles around.
A German reserve division. by a
flank movement through almost i'm
passable marshes, obtained a footing
in the park, where, after a severe
combat, they took 100 French prison
ers. In the same moment the 103d
division managed to get footing on
the top of Plemont, but overlooked
a French observation post where four
men were stationed beneath their
feet, as well as a majors command
post near by. The major, with serv-
ants, telephone operators and run
ners, made dash. for the observation
post and defended themselves there.
They kept their comrades, from
whom they were cut off, informed re-
garding the enemy's movements.
Shortly afterward counter attacks
were made on both places by the
French. Some companies of colonial
troops, Alpine ehausseurs and an in
fantry regiment in a most /dashing
manner made enveloping move
ments around the chateau and Pie
mont hill. They recaptured the latter
and made clean sweep of all occu-
pants of the park, where they took
700 unwounded and large numbers of
wounded prisoners and delivered 100
of their own comrades from captivity.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
SIDELIGHTS ON GREATEST
Interesting Bits Cleaned From the
Human Incidents Along Line of March
PARADE IN OMAHA HISTORY

Said Traffic Officer Sigwart: There
was nothing to do but watch the pa
rade. There were three times as
many people as | ever saw before in
an Omaha parade and it was the
easiest to handle. People seemed to
be on their good behavior" :"
1t was the concensus of opinion that
the Tangier Temple Drum corps was
a little the niftiest musical organiza-
ton in the parade. There were 90
drummers and buglars and they fur
nished music from the time they
started maching until they went off
-,the- street. .~..~.- -.-- .-... .-~,.-. ..~'
The Bandjes Stores had S54 women
marchers in the parade and not one
of them dropped out along the line
of march.
" Clearwater, Neb., sent a woman's
band and. along the route of the pa
rade the members were cheered to the
echo.
Moving pictures of the parade were
made by the Pathe and the Universal
Film company. Inside of 10 days the
pictures will be shown in all of the
leading moving picture houses of the
United States. One of the features
will be the Joan of Arc, impersonated
by Mrs. Harry Doorley.
AS the executive head Of the local
Red Cross, Gould Dietz was the re-
cipient of showers of congratulations.
Of his workers there were 1000 uni
formed women in the lines.
The War Relief association, cap
tanned by Miss Carrie Millard, turned
out to the number of $50 an covered
the entire line of march.
~ One of the feature hits Of the pa
rade was: We'll hang the kaiser to a
sour apple tree" To the tune of
John Browns Body Lies" etc, some
one of musical turn of mind started
singing, we'll hang the kaiser" and
like the measles, it was catching, for
inside of 10 minutes. thousands of
people, both in the parade and on the
side lines, all the way from Twenty
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
HUN CHALLENGE
TO BATTLE unto
DEATH ACCEPTED
President Wilson Throws
Gauntlet at Emperor and Of
fiCiaIIy Opens Third Lib
erty Loan Campaign.

Baltimore, April 6.-President
Wilson's acceptance in a speech
here tonight of Germany's challenge
that the issue between the central
powers and her enemies be settled
by. force brought $4,000 persons
cheering to their feet
The president opening the third
Liberty loan campaign, carried his
audience with him in his address.
Presiden Wilson was given a great
demonstration on his arrival at the
hall, which was packed with about
$4,000 persons.
Thousands at Door.
Thousands were at the doors unable
to gain entrance. Long lines formed
in front of the armory as early as six
o'clock.
The throng cheered for several min
utes when the president arose to
speak, and it was Some minutes before
he could make himself heard.
Former Governor Philips L.
Go1dsborough, introducing the presi-
dent declared that out of the war
would come a new world, dedicated
to liberty. Mr. Goldsborough, a re-
publican, said that all parties in the
country must rally behind the execu-
tive.
This is no time," said Mr.. Colds
borough, ito criticise the government.
This is the time for everybody to get
behind our flag"
The presidents audience was
plainly with him in his denunciation
of Germanys military masters. 1t
applauded his declaration that he is
ready at any time to discuss just
peace sincerely proposed.
Full Text of President wilson's Speech
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
OLD GLORY REIGNs.

Old Glory was waved by thousands
OF enthusiastic marchers and the flag
ensemble cect ffmoved thousands who
watched the parade to cheer Justify.
Every now and then flags would he
huttered along the line until Farnam
street was lane of waving Red, White
and Blue, with music from bands and
singers swelling the breezes.
The marchers, estimated at $4,000,
there may have been more and nu-
merically 1t surpassed any previous
eort off Omahans.
u. S. in War Year.
The parade was all earnest OF what
Omaha will do in helping to put over
the third Liberty bond drive and the
psychology of the event was empha-
sized by the fact that yesterday was
the first entrance of the United States
into he war;
Weaher conditions during the early
morning we're forbidding, but what
seemed to have been a proyidentiai
sun peeked out from behind the cloud
banks before 10 o'clock and before the
noon hour the sky had cleared and
food of glorious sunshine beamed
upon the hosts of patriotic men, Wom-
ell and children.
Every department of human activ-
ity was represented and everybody
walked except Mrs. Henry Doorley,
who represented Joan of Arc on
whiae steed. City Commissioner JAR
dine and Gus RENEE Ak-Sar-Ben arti-
ficer, walked with the aid of their
crutches. Some were quick of step and
others surmounted their physical in
frrnities to be known among those
who are defenders of the nations
honor.
'.' Throng in Happy Mood.
Groups along the way sang Glory
Glory, Hallelujah," America" Over
There" and other inspiring numbers,
the soldiers from Forts Crook and
Omaha and Camp Dodge offering
striking suggestion of the realities of
war, and the white -garbed Red Cross
workers lent touch of gentleness TO
the scene. Omaha High school cadets,
High School of Commerce cadets,
Creighton university guards and Boy
Scouts showed the interest of the
growing generation. Junior Red Cross
girls, artisans, professional men OF all
kinds and business men of many marts
of trade all marched together i'll one
grand procession of democratic BROTH
erhood.
Salute the Flag.
there and it was noticed that Omaha
is getting the habit of saluting the
Stars and Stripes in real American
fashion. Hats were doed whffenever a
large flag passed and frequently when
myriads of small flags passed, there
were regulation salutes, as we'll as
cheers.
The scheme of having one division
stand at attention while another
passed by was carried out with splen-
did success. In that manner the first
and second divisions obtained a view
of the third division.
One of the incidents along the way
occurred near Tenth and Farnam
streets, where man failed to salute
a flag. The marchers were not slow in
requiring the Stacker to salute and
kiss the flag, which was followed -
cheers from the crowd which witt
messed the incident,
Starts at 2 O'clock.
The great pageant of patriotism
started at 2 o'clock. At / 80 the first
gun calling the formation of all sec
tions was fired, Five. minutes later
(CDlit naed Un Page Two, Column One.)
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-07
WOMEN
MAKE GALA Event
OF HUGE PARADE
CONSERVATION Camp il
TWenty-fourth Street One
of Busiest Corners Dur
ing Mobilization.

Street corners in the vicinity of
Farnam and Twenty-fourth had all
the appearances of CONSERVATION
camp OH the first day out. The thrill
of uniform, inborn in every femi-
nine heart. was given full fling, and
women attired in all kinds of cos
tunes modified in this neighbor-
hood.
The city's busiest corner was the one
on which the food conservationists
were ordered to assemble. One reason
for this activity was the fact that the
insignia cap and sleeve band worn
by these marchers we're made by the
Block Vigilants" and their helpers,
under Miss Nellie Farnsworth, home
agent, and given TO the women as
souvenirs of the great parade. An
other explanation for confusion in
this direction was the invitation ex-
tended by the conservatlonists TO all
women who had no affiliation.,
Attention! Fall in! Action! Frontp
called tie leaders in uncertain de-
grees Of command, and every one
hurried in opposite directions. After
some difficulties Division No. 3 got
together and at the word march" J."
the biggest and finest gathering of
Omaha's women came slowly down
Farnam street hill.
While the boys are marching be-
meath the colors in this land and
lover there" their wives and mothers
and sisters were lined up beneath the
Stars and Stripes" in the interest of
the third Liberty loan drive.
Fathers on Sidelines.
Fathers were left on the sidelines,
minding the babies, while mothers
went marching with the Red Cross,
and small daughters held the family
coin purse while the grownups joined
the colors with their business houses
or war relief workers.
"There's mamma. Oh, look" "
screamed a smaA boy.
Il can't see her." cried little sis
ter. A big man reached down and
placed her on his shoulder and the
tears were changed to smiles. and a
tiny flag was waved at mother in
her Conservation dress.
War relief workers led the wo-
mans division. Garfield Circle No.
II, auxiliary to the Grand Army Of
the Republic, was first in line. Mrs.
Matthew Smith, state president of
this organization, Led the members.
She carried large silk flag.
A section which called forth much
comment was the motor division of
the National League for Woman
Service. The women wore their natty
khaki colored motor coats with
knickers and leather puttees. Al
though built for riding, these uni
forms were the most comfortable
worn bV any