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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25

ance of Germans unable to check al
lies who moved forward half mile.
Raid by Americans last night south
west of Munster resulted penetration
Of German lines for 500 to 600 meters
and captured prisoners. Raid preced-
ed by effective artillery preparation.
Enemy suffered heavy casualties.
Germans forced to withdraw from
Rossjgnol wood, between Hebuterne
and Bucquoy and important position
now in hands of British. During day
minor operations in the H~ebuterne
sector continued with success. En-.
envy followed up closely by our troops
and suffered heavy casualties.
Italian troops in Adamello region,
north of Lake Garda, on Austro-Ital-
ian front in local action take two
points in mountain region.
made just south of where Ita.-
ians attacked late in May and broke
Austrian line.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
TUESDAY

Allied troops on Aisne-Marne sail
ent gain ground both on west side of
battle front and on south, along
Marine and toward Rheims. increasing
resistance of Germans and bad wealth
er on southern line hinder. Gains
not as great as previous days. Have
added positions of strategic value to
allied line. More prisoners fall into
hands of American, French and Brit
ish troops.
French to northwest, midway be-
tween Scissors and Amiens deliver
blow against German line, productive
of excellent results. Striking on front
four miles General Foch's troops pene-
trated enemy line for about two miles
and gained heights dominating valley
Of Avre river. 1900 Germans cap
tured by French.
Immediately south of river OurcQ
on Aisne-Marne battle front French
report very heavy fighting. They sue
coed in reaching several places on
railroad between Armentieres and
Coincy. Railroad east of Neuilly-St.
Front. Situation along river Marine
unchanged except that Germans APP
parently overwhelmed some French
troops across river south of Vincelles
and north of Dormans.
Rain on greater part Of southern
battlefield hindered operations of
both allies and Germans. Further
north, French troops executed bril-
liant minor operation between Nor
euil and Montdidier. attacking and
capturing three villages.
Allies continued to tighten vice like
grip upon German salient around
curving line from scissors to Rheims.
Enemy fraHtically bracing himself,
and offering %stiffest resistance, which
increases as artillery gets in place.
Indications that Germans determined
not to give up additional territory
along. fronts except after stubborn
defense.
Italians continue advance in AL
bania. War office announced Italian
troops pushing along crest of Mali.
~siloves captured Hill 900. Further to
east French occupied heights on left
bank of River Holta.
Negotiations between American and
German delegates concerning ex-
change and treatment of prisoners of
war will begin at Berne first of Au-
gust.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
SATURDAY

No Germans remain south of the
Marine except prisoners and dead.
Message sent by French headquarters
Saturday evening.
French and American troops crowd
Germans back further along line of
SOissons-Chateau Thierry and infor-
nation indicates movement by crown
prince to extricate his army. Charac-
ter of fighting radically altered and
Germans forced into open. Marked
decrease in German aerial activity and
big guns less active. Great part of
Germans airplanes used in patrolling
own lines. French and Americans
squeezed sack in which Germans ap-
pear caught somewhat tighter. At
midday average gain Of more than
mile along line Chateau Thierry-Sois-
sons, while another gain of similar
distance made south of Marne and
east Of Chateau Thierry. Firing on
both sides increased after daylight.
Allied guns much more effective as
reports from aviators and observation
balloons on enemy positions came in.
Numerous bombing raids by airmen
this morning. Northern half of Sois.
sons-Chateau Thierry line now far be-
yond Very. to east, and bitter strug-
giles in this territory. Allies big guns
command bridges southeast Of Sois.
sons.
Advance along Soissons-C Chateau
Thierry road brought allies within ar
tillery distance of junction railroad
serving Germans line Of communica.
ton. Junction under FIRE and unless
desperate attempt Germans are max
ing to hold successful. thousands OF
crown princes men may be cut Cd
and forced to retreat. Fighting com
paratively light east Of Chateau.Thier
~. except at river. stubborn resist
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
PROBLEM OF PRICE CONTROL

Chicago Tribune-That large profits
for low cost producers are essential
to stimulation of maximum output by
high cost producers and that the only
feasible method of curbing profteer-
ing is to impose a high war profits
tax is the opinion of Food Admins
traitor Hoover, expressed in a reply
to a letter from Simmons, chairman
Of the senate finance committee.
MY view" Mr.. Hoover says, "is
that broad regularity restraints now
in force are essential in commodity
handling in the face of shortages. l
am equally convinced that a large per-
centage of extra normal profits earned
out of war conditions, whether by
more fortunately situated members Of
regulated trades or otherwise, should
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
MONDAY

Drive of Americans and French in
to Soissons-Rheims salient continues.
At points Germans counter attack
desperately, but efforts prove futile
in more than impeding advance. Fur.
Their ground gained by allied forces
south Of Scissors, in center of line
along OurcQ river and north and east
of Chateau Thierry. Large numbers
of Germans made prisoner and guam.
titles of guns and war materials cap
tured.
In Marine region American troops
on northern bank of stream well on
heels of fleeing enemy east Of Cha.
teau Thierry. between Carteves and
Gland. At last reports advance had
pushed virtually four miles from old
positions on southern bank and were
pressing enemy n%orthward in direc-
ton Of Fere en- Tardenois.
Severe fighting between British,
French and Italian troops and enemy
southwest Of Rheims. where British
made further advance, while in Cham
payne to east of Rheims French have
regained all their old front line 20.
sitions between river Suippes and
town of Massiges.
German defensive ~noticeably stiff
$500 ---A-- nA-- q
sons salient, large numbers of re-
serves thrown into lighting. but man.
euver. seems more in nature of strong
rear guard action to help enemy in
Chateau Thierry pocket to escape
northeastward.
In France and Flanders British con.
tinue to harass German lines with
small attacks and raiding operations,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
ALFALFA FEED FOR HOGS

Hog men should prepare as best
they can to meet any shortage in pro-
tein feeds that may occur. Alfalfa hay
can be largely used for this purpose
in all localities where it is grown or
can be obtained at a reasonable price.
There are two ways in which this hay
al be successfully fed. One is in
the hay form. fed in small racks
placed in protecting sheds where the
hogs may get it when they please and
in comfort. The other way would
be in the ground form. Ground al
falfa hay may be fed dry in self-feed-
ers or soaked in the form Of thick
slop.
The best plan doubtless would be to
feed in both as hay and ground. The
last cutting would, Of course, be the
best for this purpose. Alfalfa grow
ers know that sometimes it is impos-
sible to save the last cutting in good
condition for hog feed, because Of
weather conditions. Consequently,
hog men should save a sufficient guam.
tity Of the best hay possible to get
from the second cutting to feed the
hogs during the winter. II a suficient
quantity Of good quality hay Of the
last cutting should be available. the
secoAd cutting can be used for other
purposes.-Suggestion from u. s. De-
partment Of Agriculture.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
DRAFT MEN FOR HARVEST

The Minnehaha county council of
defense has issued an order drafting
800 men classed as non-essential IL
to farm work to take the place of that
many farmers who are to be drafted
into military service this month.
These men are to be taken from a
list of men engaged in work classed
by the state council of defense as
non-essential. The workers are 10
get As cents an hour.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
FRIDAY

Franco-American troops advanced
on Soissons-Chateau Thierry front,
averaging about a quarteretaoinetaoi
averaging about two kilometers (about
a mile and a Quarter). Vicious Ger
mar machine gun fire southwest Of
scissors hampered advance short
period. In same section Germans at
tempted to use tanks against Ameri-
cans, but hot fire soon compelled the
barrage. Tanks sen in by allies to
assist infantry and machine gunners
and Germans e~ndeavored to stem tide
with heavy shell fire. Southwest of
scissors Germans attempted to reach
allies big guns. German firing con-
tinued long after dark, but French
and American guns responded in kind,
and gave protection to allied forces
along line. Several towns captured.
Heavy reinforcements rushed up from
north by Germans in desperate effort
to head off allies, whose rapid advance
would sever German lines of commu-
nication.
American and French forces con-
tinue attacks, capturing several
towns as they advanced, midway be-
tween Scissors and Chateau Thierry.
Berry, six miles south OF scissors,
taken and towns north and south cap
tured in carrying out plan to straight
Thierry front.
Southwest of Ypres British carried
out successful incursion into German
lines, capture village of Meteren, point
of strategic observation, further south
Australian troops gained gruond.
Two maneuvers cost Germans 400
prisoners and number of machine
guns.
British report says: Scottish
troops captured village Of Meteren,
gaining all detectives and taking over
800 prisoners. with number of ma
chine guns. Under cover of this OPP.
Grafton, Australian troops pushed line
forward south of Meteren and cap
tured 80 prisoners and 10 machine
guns. Also secured prisoners during
day in raids and patrol encounters in
Nieppe forcest sector.
The Franco-American offensive be.
tween the Aisne and the Marine has
yielded 1900 prisoners and $50 guns,
captured by allies.
Cruiser San Diego sung off Long
Island coast, indicated Germans sub
marines again operating in American
waters. Cause of vessels destruction
unknown at late hour. Vessel not re-
garded as a serious military loss. If
victim Of enemy submarines, obvious
U-boats are in transport lanes and
close to New York harbor, San Diego
went down 10 miles southeast of Fire
Island.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25

be appropriated to the public treas
ury through taxation
Mr.. Hoover cites the business of
the Chicago meat packers as a case
in point.
There is an additional phase of the
limitation of profits by regulation
where such regulation needs co-ordi.
nation with taxation" says Mr.. Hoov-
er. IF a regulation of profits or price
is placed at so low a level as to re-
strain the profits of the low cost pro-
Queer to a normal profit, it will not
only cut off high cost producers and
increase the shortage, but sometimes
gives to the low cost producer the en-
tire field and means the crowding GU
of many business concerns. In many
Industries it means bigger businesses
will survive and the smaller businesses
will be extinguished.
This is typically the case in the
meat packing industry. The five large
concerns together kill about 40 per
cent of the animals of the country.
They will this year produce about sew.
en- billion pounds of meat products.
They are so regulated as to profits
on animal business Tin fact in all
business except foreign holdings and
49,. f,nl h,,cfonccN fhof THAR narninOc
could not exceed one cent per pound
of meat products produced. Yet if
they earned this amount they would
earn 10000, 900 per annum | am
sure the packers themselves will agree
upon their pre-war experience that
this would be an inordinate profit. On
the other hand, a further drastic low
ering of profits would, in some Of the
branches of the business covered by
the packers. drive struggling competi-
ton from the field.
The abnormal profits out of war
conditions of the favorably situated
producer can only be reached by taxa
ton, unless, by regulation, we take
the risk of curtailing production and
the decentralization of the economic
conditions of the country. Further
more, if such increased taxation were
imposed, it would enable regulation
to be carried out with a more liber-
al hand and less friction"
Mr.. Hoover says that extra profits
out of war are hateful" but that it is
impossible to eleminate proiteering
by regulation alone and still maintain
the maximum production necessary to
meet war demands.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
Weekly Summary of War News
Brief Account Of Daily Happenings

IL while bound to Europe, navy de-
partment advised by Vice Admiral
Sims. Ten officers and men of crew
of 80 missing.
On Struma, Greek troops captured
prisoners in patrol encounters. In
Albania advanced guards pushed for
ward to Col De Lunga. Allied avia-
tors bombed airdomes at Hudova and
Manatlaroi.
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SUNDAY

Victories for allied arms multiply
ing. over sixty-mile front from Sois-
sons to Rheims allied troops fighting
with determination. Germans giving
ground, stubborn resistance offered on
some sectors. Armies Of crown prince
retreating while allied forces harass
rear and continue smashing drive
along German right flank.
On main battle field between Aisne
and Marine Germans driven back con-
siderable distance over Soissons-Cha-
teau Thierry road at several points
north Of Ourey. South of river under
combined pressure of French troops
advancing from west and Franco
American forces who followed enemy
across Marine, Germans fell back rap
idly and allies We're on line marked
by villages of LaCroix, Groissoles and
Epides, an advance of five miles from
west an dthree miles from south.
Chateau Thierry point in battle line
where Germans had driven wedge
nearest Paris, ~recaptured by French
troops, and village of Brasles, two
miles eastward and heights to north
of village fell into their hands. To
north along Ourcq valley French are
making progress toward important
junction of Nanteuil- Notre Dame,
while operations south and southeast
of scissors keep along other parts
Of front. Entire southern bank of
Marine cleared of enemy forces,
French, British and Italian troops
harass those southwest Of Rheims,
and force them to fall back in Cour-
ton wood, Andre valley and neal ST.
Euphraise.
Casualties in army and marine
corps overseas increased 983 during
week, compared with CAT previous
week, and aggregate 12,716. Total
deaths. including 291 men lost at sea,
men killed in action, died of wounds,
disease, accident and other causes,
5,100-army men, 4,421 marines, 679.
Wounded aggregate 6,941-army men,
SSH; marines. 1,124. Missing, in
Guiding prisoners, 675-army men,
500; marines. so.
Franco-ltalian troops take up adj
vance in Albania. Saturday, says Ital-
ian war office Point Iozi, on crest of
Mali Stoves, in bend of Devoli river,
south of Elbassan, captured. Up to
July 10, 2.167 prisoners and twenty
six guns captured.
German submarine attacked tug
Perth Amboy, Of Lehigh Valley rail-
road, and her four barges three miles
off Orleans. Mass, on southeastern
elbow of Cape Cod. One-sided battle
lasted one hour and one-half. Tug
was burned to waters edge by shell
fire, while barges were sung by gun
fire.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-07-25
THURSDAY

American troops carried all before
them and proceeded so fast cavalry
was thrown into action. All Ameri-
can headquarters stats tonight inside
territory which Germans held this
morning. American troops up to noon
south of scissors captured $500 pris-
oners, fifty cannon and thousands Of
machine guns. Northwest Of Chateau
Thierry Americans captured large
numbers Of prisoners and important
quantity Of munitions and stores.
From region west of Scissors to
northwest Of Chateau Thierry Ameri-
a and French armies begun strong
offensive against Germans which may
have marked influence on future of
world war. In initial stage movement
rewarded with great success.
All along Is mile front, French and
American troops dashed across posi-.
tons held by Germans, killing. wound
ing or capturing thousands of enemy
and taking towns, villages and large
quantities Of guns and war supplies.
Americans alone in region west Of
scissors took 1000 prisoners, 80 guns
and much wal material. Additional
captives and greater stores of guns,
ammunition and war necessities tax.
en- by French. Before all positions
Of Americans and French their guns
and machine guns cut to pieces fleeing
hordes OF enemy which e~ndeavored to
withstand onrush.
All along fronts on both sides of
Rheims allied troops continue to hold
Germans, wherever foe launches at
tacks. East Of Rheims French recap
tured Prunay, but south of Marine in
local fighting they lost some ground.
Southwest Of villers-B retonnca aux,
in Amiens sector. Australians again
smashed into German line. on front
exceeding mile In length. capturing
guns and prisoners. East Of Hebu.
terne, British improved positions.
Germans continue Commandments Of
various sectors held by British In
France and Flanders.
American steamer MISSIONER. army
supply ship, manned By navy men.
torpedoed and sunk IN war zone July
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w On ESDAY

Germans attack Allied lines vicious
gains still are small and on isolated
sectors and confined to region along
Marine and Immediately southwest OF
Rheims. Eastward through Cham
payne, French holding enemy every
where and keep line intact. Every
where battles s%tubbornly contested,
and where French and Italians com
PEELED to give ground only after in
Fiction of heavy casualties on invad-
ers. Americans not forced to with
draw anywhere. On contrary, near
Fossoy, near bend of Marine between
Chateau Thierry and Dormans, they
made further improvements in posi-
tons. Like French, Americans en-
gagged in violent fighting.
At s p. m. no changes on sectors
of battle front held by American
troops or where they are lighting
with allies. Fighting continues spo-
radically throughout Marine region,
and artillery activity heavy all along
line.
AT only one point did Germans sue.
ceed in advancing today at enormous
cost. After two unsuccessful at.
tempts, Germans on front Of six miles
pushed into French lines to depth of
one and a half miles at deepest point,
at Rheims mountain. French reserves
enter fighting line along Marine and
north Of La Chapelle Monthodon, re
captured lost territory. Germans
brought up fresh forces in endeavor
to push forward in this region. VERT
able deluge of shells from guns OF
both sides along entire Marine front.
On British front, Germans keep up
violent bombardments on various sec
tors, using gas and high explosive
shells. Gas used extensively on Vii
lers-B retonneux sector, where British
for several days have been delivering
successful patrol attacks. Albert sec
tor coming in for increased shower Of
shells. Nowhere has German COM
mand seer fit to start infantry engage
ment.
In Albania, French and Italian
troops continue to make progress
against Austrians. In Italian sector,
in mountains, repeated Austrian at
tacks repulsed.
French observers reported thirteen
enemy airplanes fell in region owe
which American pursuit squadron was
~patrolling and fighting Tuesday. With
in American lines considered sure
that Americans downed eight, posi-
bly, nine enemy planes.
German newspapers raising pother
over story received in Germany from
Switzerland that American troops
have been supplied with sawed-off
shotguns for close fighting. Cologne
Gazette denounces Americas barbar-
ism and assumes that ~tomahawks and
scalping knives soon will appear on
American front.
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II You Want to Buy, Sell, Rent, To-
cate or Get Information, Write or Call
at the Office of the ~Brookinas Register
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Total disbursements ....$438.40
Leaving a balance to the good of
$329.37 which all goes to children'5
building. G.. d. Cole,
Secretary.
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Total amount received from

dI HUUIVCN
The disbursements were as followS
so far as known, but there are some
small bills and some printers bills
that have not been received as yet and
| have estimated them:
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FINANCIAL REPORT OF rA'n
CELEBRATION

In spite of the mighty efforts OF he'.
Hargett, the Bookings County falr
are pleased to report the
gures showing the receipts and dis
bursements at our Gala Day" on July
~ our fair grounds.
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CANNONDALE

John 1T. Stommell has returned from a visit with his daughter, Mrs Ken meth Nichols, in F'latbush, Brooklyn.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Toquet re- turned to Bridgeport on Sunday even ing, after spending Thanksgiving at the home of Wilbur Sturges. Miss Mary F. Nichols was also guest of her cousin, MT. Sturges.
 The artesian well which has been driven on the premises of MT. and Mrs. George Osborne, by MT. Wilcox of Danbury, is now producing a gallon of water a minute and very satisfac- tory results are looked for.
 Gerald Lindblom has accepted the position of sexton at the M. E. church, Edward Britto having resigned.
 MT. and Mrs. Ray Allen will leave town this week and return to White Plains.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry sackmann en- tertained Mir and Mrs. William Copper of Philadelphia over the week end.
 Mrs. M. B. Hill, Mrs. Helen Godfrey and daughter Marcia, returned on Monday after several days visit with MT. and Mrs. F. D. Martin of Ridge field.
 Viola, the second eldest daughter of Arthur Davis, the plumber, is very i'll with pneumonia, at the home of her grandmother, in Ridgefield.
 Miss Josephine HurIbutt entertained MT. and Mrs. William B. HurIbutt and Miss Emma Olmstead and Edward Olmstead, on Thanksgiving Day.
 Mrs. Mary Abbott has been visiting relatives in New Haven for g. few days.
 Mrs Arthur Scribner spent Tuesday with her sister, who is in the Norwalk | Hospital. ..r..--.
 Key. and Mrs. Henry Wing left or Thursday to make an extended visit with MT. and Mrs. Charles Butler. James O'Donnell has returned home after spending the national holiday ! with friends in New Haven.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-12-06
MAKE PUBLICLIST
 OF MAIL SHIPS

For the first time in two years schedule of the steamers appointed to convey the United States mail to for eisn countries during the month of December w! again be posted in the lobby of the post office on Broad street for the interest of the public. This schedule has been published in Wash ington and reached the post office this morning.
 The list contains the date of the vessels departure from American ports, the name of the steamer, the name of the line, and the ports of des- tinatdon. Mail can be sent to practi- cally all European countries, except to Germany and her allies. This list will prove of great benefit to the pub lie and will help to eliminate a num- Der of questions that have arisen re- garding the sending of mail to foreign counties, especially at the present time.