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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Lull in German Offensive
Gives Advantage to
Entente.
FRESH TROOPS FOR
DEFENSIVE ARMIES
Allies Await Next Attack With Conf
dence Now Occupying Improved
Positions = Heavy Rains Retarding 9
Germans in Efforts to Bring Up
Guns and SuppIies-ArtiIery Fire
Continues Violent on Some Sectors.

Along the battle lines in north.
ern France the allied troops still
await the shock Of renewed heavy
fighting " ths Germans. Appar.
emily the rainy weather has inter.
fered a great deal with the enemy
Transports, and he has not been
able to perfect his arrangements
because Of the difficulties Of bring.
ing his. supplies over the battle.
torn ground of Flanders and
Picardy.
Having gained some advantage.
Gus positions in local fighting, tho
allies are waiting for the next ef.
fort Of the Germans, which already
has been delayed much longer than
in previous luIls since the begin
ming Of the offensive on March 21.
Meanwhile fresh troops and new
supplies are pouring in to strength.
en- the allied positions, and this fact
must also add to the perturbation
Of the enemy, who has nothing
remarkable in military achieve.
ments to show for his heavy losses
Of the past seven weeks.
The artillery fire continues Mo-
lent on important seotors. The
Germans are Smelling violently the
Anglo French front southwest Of
Ypres and the sector south Of the
Somme bstwesn viIIers- Bretonnsux
and HaiIIes. These sectors saw tho
heavy fighting previous to the Ger
man repulse north Of Mont kem-
mel nine days ago. Enemy fire
against the southern side Of the
sector, which lies north Of Albert,
also has been intense.
Except for fruitless patro! raids
by theeAustrians and limited artil-
Iery fire there has been no activity
on tho Italian front. The Aus
trians still withhold their attack
and neither Vienna nor Berlin has
said anything Of il for several days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
GOLD BAND IN wlNDPIPE.
Lodges in Mans Throat When Dentist
Works on Teeth.

Des Moines, May photographic
information was received here today
that J. v. Arney, deputy clerk Of the
state supreme court, underwent sue
cssful operation in Philadelphia Tues.
day for removal of a gold band from
his windpipe, lodged there ten days ago
when dentist was working on his
teeth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08

Shipping Board Estimatss.
washington. May s. Estimates sub.
United to congress today by the ship.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-08
Plan 20 pestrov Amerieana.g

4 Plan 20. Destroy Americans.
American aviators used Nteuport
pursuit machines as their fighting
weapons. The Americans engaged in
photography and artillery regulating
work also had to fight. Two Amerf-
cans protsctins : photoEraphins naA-
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
ITALY NOT READY
To DISCHARGE MEN
Premier Declares Army and
War Material Must Be
Kept Intact-Seek
Reparation.

Rome, Saturday, Dec. 15.-During
the war the italian army lost 15, coo
officers killed, the minister Of wal de-
clared in the Senate today. More than
30. 900 officers were wounded seriously.
Italy, Minister Zupelli continued, had
more men under arms proportionately
TO population than any other nation.
The war, he said, had cost Italy Ca
600, 900, 900 lire. The public debt at the
end Of October was $4,000, 000, 900 lire.
To Retain Army.
Premier Orlando told the Senate
that Italy was not in a position to de-
mobilize a single man and that all war
material should be kept intact. The
immediate difficulties to be surmount-
ed, he said, had not diminished, but
had increased.
He added that r%eparation for dam
ages was a question outside discussion.
President wilson's principles he IN
tinued excluded an indemnity in the
traditional sense Of the word, but
doubtless Italy would adopt the same
policy regarding Preparations as the 9TH
er allies. A commission has been APP
pointed to establish Italy's damages.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
TAX COMMISSION IN
ITS BIENNIAL REPORT

: Pierre. S. D., Dec. 1.-THE third d.
ennial report Of the tax commission is
just out, and this c includes some
new information, never before pub
listed in the way of crop acreag.
which this year were taken in detail
by the assessors. The report shows
these acreages by counties, and Is
classified az to crops. The total areas
were as follows: wheat, 3,4l2. 259
acres; corn. S,155.124 acres; oats, 2,160-
091; rye, 5S9,160; barley, l,41S,1O4; po-
tatoes, S7,400; alfalfa, 462, All.
The collection of Inheritance axes.
which sun goes into the state treas
ury, shows an enormous increase in
amounts. The first law Of 1905 was in
force eight years, and during that time
44,644.47 was collected in these axes.
In 1913 a new law was In effect two
years, and h amour collected was
s 3,665.94, making the total amount for
the l0-year period amount to $685.
300.41. The 1916. law, now In effect
placing the collection Of these taxes
under the tax commission. has re-
suited in the collection or s26s,0ss.o2
for the ~thfee-year period Of it's force.
up to September '1,-i9iS.
Among several recommendations
made by the tax commission for
changes needed In statute law, is one
for the creation OF q cour. " assessor,
SO as TO choose an official suited to
the work. and who will give il the time
II deserves.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
HAS IMPROVEMENT PLANS

Mitchell, S. D., Dec. 1s.-lf the legis-
lative program OF Fred L. Shaw, state
superintendent Of education. goes
through South Dakota's rural schools
will be put upon on entirely different
plane.
In a letter to the county superintend-
ents Mr.. Shaw outlines a comprehen-
sive program, which will improve con-
ditions a hu~ndredfold and place the
rural schools Of the state on a par with
any In the country.
In his letter Mr.. Shaw says that while
two-thirds Of the grade school enroll
ment OF the state is found in country
schools less than So per cent of the
money spent for education Is expended
In rural districts. Such a condition, he
declares. should be remedied. and he
says his department viii ask the state
legislature to make an appropriation
for this purpose.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

a wireless appeal for medical aid Ia
cheek n serious epidemic OF Influenza
in The Society Islands. situated in he
South Pacific ocean approximately
1900 miles from San Francisco, was
reasived by the Associated Press from
It's correspondent there. The message
said that the entire population OF
TAHITI and Moorea had been STRICKEN
by q malignant form of Influenza and
n supply OF necessary medicines Ia
nearly exhausted. The governor of the
islands, which are under french con-
troll, appeals officially TO the outside
worId FOR help. asking that a fast
s,eamer win doctors and medical sup
piles be sent Immediately to Paheete
xrcm the nearest port. Honolulu. the
nearest port from which aid could be-
sent. Is 1900 miles distant.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

The British army Is rendering great
assistance to devastated and impoy-
ertshed northern France and Flanders.
During November the army furnished
10 Inc american commission for relief
in Belgium 10000, 900 rations. which
ware badly needed, for quick distribu-
ton among the hungry people. This
aid came at a time when the commits
sion was unable TO get provisions
through speedily enough from Hol-
land. British officers and soldiers are
aiAp giving largely from their own
stores. and the British army Is pro-
vi6tng great quantities of kerosene and
candles for the homes and shops; 9TH
erwise darkness would prevail in most
OF the owns. Succor of a different
sort. but equally valuable, Is being af-
forded by transportation Of the refu-
gees This timely aid saved many who
would otherwise have persisted by the
wa yside,
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
POLICE FORCE HAD
BABY ON ITS HANDS

Aberdeen, s. D., Dec. 16.-The local
police station had an unusual case
upon it's hands for a day or two this
week in the person OF a b-months -old
baby, a boy. 1t happened in this wise:
A young mother who lives In a down.
state town heard her husband was Sc
riously i'll in Aberdeen with the "f1u."
She hurried. with her baby, to car for
him. only to find that instead Of hav-
ing the flu" he apparently had. flew"
She could not find him. Distracted,
she left her baby with a friend while
she hurried home to consult relatives.
Then the friend was stricken with
pneumonia and baby was left with no
one to care for him until the police
matron came 10 the rescue and,
equipped with a store of matted milk,
kept the youngster contented and happy
until his mother could return to Aber-
deem for HIN.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

The problem OF providing beds In
London for officers and men on leave
Was, n doubtless still is, very seri-
Gus One Of the frequent mentions Of
tAe subject I'm the London Times In
eludes the paragraph: This lie not to
Say that the Americans now escape
the general problem. There are 279
beds at the Eagle Hut, where tho
needs OF the American private soldier
are looked after, and towards the week
snd all are taken by 2 o'clock in the
afternoon. They 60 to the men who
como first. whatever their nationality.
lt often happens that as many as 200
Americans have to be sent away, the
beds which some Of them might have
occupied having gone to Englishmen,
Australians. Canadians, and others.
According to those who manage the
nut, there 10 no cause for complaint
here. The system Of first come first
served works out all right" Ameri-
cans displace Engiishmen In English
quarters, and American officers have
Hefore now found rest In British Y.
"a. Q. AS. One Of the worst instances
OF 'roughing II" 10 the case Of 81
women workers Of the Y. NJ, G. 4.
who came to London on. their way
from h United States to Paris, lost
their luggage, and without SO much az
q comb or toothbrush were obliged to
spend the night in a large bath room
At . hotel.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

Alexandra Konta. of New York,
named by Alien Property Custodian
Palmer as an agent in negotiations
through which the German govern
n,ent sought to buy newspapers in
this country before the United States
catered the var admitted to q Senate
committee that he had communicated
with DIR. Bernard DernberR on the sub
ject OF the purchase Of a New York
newspaper. The committee Is inves-
tsgating brewers activities and Ger
q propaganda. Konta said he wrote
to DR.. Dernberg on the subject and
that he was inspired by q desire TO
help. the kaiser's representative carry
out his plans TO get publicity for Ger
many to get q newspaper that would
be hostile TO prohibition, ana to earn
Q commission. In his testimony before
the committee Konta told Of meeting
Hans Tauscher and his wife, Madam
0acsiu, q grand opera singer, both OF
German"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
Wilson Smile
Sweeps Paris;
Echo Greeting
Had Pictured President Phleg-
matte, and as Image Of Christ
just Human Leader.
BY United Press.


Paris, Dec. 17.--Paris has discovered
dwelling at great length upon It. One
said:
Each time he wrote his messages
were grave. Each time he talked to
the people his words were full of wis
dom. Now appears In Paris the livS
Ing man, saluting. smiling and alert
Wilson has discovered Paris and Paris
has discovered Wilson.
w pictured him as akin to Christ,
q Christ not consenting to q 'Golgotha.'
(The hill where Christ was crucified.)
He Is not at all that. Wilson fs Q
man. He is correct but not austeres
And IL he drinks nothing save water
II Is perhaps well. But after all he 10
worthy Of the love and wine of France
because he knows how to smile. We
thought him phelgmatic but he IL not"
TT pleases us to find that this grave
man Is ~vivacious. The president who
smiles 10 OF the grand dynamic
forces Of the world" F,
Another writer said:
wilhelm dreamed Of marching
through the arches Of triumph but Il
was Wilson who dM It.
WE got a good look at his face az
he was smiling. We nave seen Ameri-
car generals during the past year. They
were as impressive as farr1or monks
bound to a holy war. Wilson's smile
made up for them all. He smiled q
smile Of pure happiness, without arro-
sance. without effort. The smile of q
Just mar who is bound straight for
Paradise will be such a smile as that"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

An entirely fictitious banjo" was
very instrumental in raising funds for
Q seaman's home in London. SAYS the
London Times: Someone came on TO
the stage playing this invisible instru-
mcnt. Mr.. Robey bought it for SEQ.
Everybody heard It, but nobody saw II.
When MIR. Robey plucked at It's I'M
seen. strings music swamsinto the the
ateI. When he dropped the mysterious
thing there was a jangle of discordant
wires. He sold the banjo to someone
in II boy, and music came from the
box. A mystified and amused audi
rnce entered into the spirit of the
game ami bids of $25 and $50 anne
from al parts OF the house, always
with the concession thai the banjo
could be sold again.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

From England comes the word: In
9 meeting OF tho woman's party In
queens Hall Mrs. Drummond said that
we must never forget the atrocities
and cruelties OF the Germans. Some
oeople thought that the German people
ana their kaiser were different. but
there was really no difference between
them, and never would she knowingly
shake hands with q German man or
woman The women's party. she de-
clared, was noe going to return q labor
government at the election, and no
m should use her vote to support
. labor candidate until the labor party
had first purged itself Of b%olshevisyn
and pacifisnn. While from our w
3 York state We hear that tho
Woman's Republican Club has voted
against h feeding Of Germany by the
United States and against all trade
with Germany, against emigration Of
Germans from Europe. and for the re-
turn OF all German aliens In America
to Germany.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
INFLUENZA CASES IN
MUCH LIGHTER FORM

Aberdeen, S. D., Dec. 16.--lnfluenza
again is quite prevalent in northern
South Dakota. In Aberdeen, while
there are a considerable number Of
cases, the ailment appears to be in a
lighter form, and there are fewer
cases Of pneumonia and but few
deaths. At Groton, a town OF 1000
people. 20 miles east Of Aberdeen,
there are 200 cases, and theaters and
churches and other public meetings
have beer closed. The disease IL quite
bad also at Verdon and Stratford. two
small towns in the south part OF the
county, neither Of which have resident
physicians. Aberdeen physicians and
nurses, under the direction OF the
Brown county chapter Of the Red
Cross, are doing everything In their
power to cope with the disease, but
the Red Cross has sent a request to
the organization al Minneapolis. ask
ing additional help il possible to care
for the situation at Groton.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
ABERDEEN PEOPLE
MUST WEAR "FLu" Mako

Aberdeen, 8. D., Dec. 1~s.-Beginning
tomorrow morning no Aberdeen resi-
dem are appear upon h street. In q
theater. restaurant. church, business
establishment, school or other public
place without wearing an influenza
mask. This. II the orders from the
Brown county council of defense and
the Aberdeen board of health.
Theaters, churches and other pub
lie places are also required to see
that the buildings are carefully fumi-
gated and well ventilated. and to In
SANITY remove from the place any per-
son who coughs or sneezes.
All persons are urged to be vaccin-
ated against influenza. and children
attending school will be treated free OF
charge.
the public health nurses and teachers
will watch pupils carefully and send
any one Of them home who coughs,
sneezes or exhibits other signs OF TAX
ing the disease.
Theaters and churches are required
to prevent o~vercrowding, and business
houses are instructed TO keep patrons
from crowding their places to an in
sanitary extent.
Houses where cases Of the disease
exist will be quarantined.
These measures were taken IN an
effort to stamp put the second cpl
demic of Spanish Influenza, which
started about a week ago, and within
the past two days has grown very
serious, with a number Of deaths from
pneumonia, caused from influenza.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
FOURTEEN COLLEGE
MEN LOST LIVES

Bookings, S. D., Dec: l8.-Fourteen
state college men made the supreme
sacrifice in the world var: Axsl Berg
lind, Of Brookings, In France; Lyle
Sloan, of Alexandria, In France; Theo-
dore Steensland, Of Beresford, in
France; Earring Dutt, Of Beulah, .Wyo.,
In France; Robert Kelley. Of Flandreau,
In France; Lee Chrisman, Of Armour.
u. s. Dubuque; Clarence Kirkeby, of
Naples, In France; Otto M. Nolte, Of
Butler, in France; Robert Slime, Of
Webster, in France; Elmo Spawn, Of
Chester, Mexican border; Leonard
Fem, of Brookings. in camp, and Earl
Berry, of belmont, In camp. Joseph M.
Eldridge and Dexter Bailey, both as
sistants in dairy husbandry, died in
camp.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
GENERAL SHUTS TO QUIT
British Leader viii Leave the Wa
Cabinet.
BY Associated Press.

London, Dec. 17.-Lieut. Gen. Jan
Christian SHUTS has resigned as men,
Der of the war cabinet on the ground
that the end of the war has terminated
the need Of his services, according to
the Express.
Jan Christian SHUTS has long been
a figure in the political life OF South
Africa. During the Boer war he was
in command OF the republican forces
in Cape Colony. AS commander OF
British forces in east Africa fighting
against the Germans his success was
remarkable.
In January. 1917, the British govern
ment named him n member Of the i'm
periaI conference as representative OF
the Union of South Africa and in
June, 1917, he entered the war alb
met.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
HOT SPRINGS EDITOR
IN PECK or TROUBLE

Hot Springs, s. D., Dec. lev. T.
Harrison. editor Of the Hot Springs
Times Herald, who was arrested last
Saturday for refusing to comply with
the regulations Of the city board Of
health requiring the wearing Of in
fluenza masks on the streets and in
public places. today was fined $50 and
costs.
In to lays issuefof the Times-Herald
Mr.. Harrison expressed his opinion Of
city officials in such language that
the postmaster refused to allow II to
go through the mails. holding il to be
q violation Of postal regulations.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
NOTIFIED SOLDIERS WILL
GET EXTRA MONTHS PAY

Pierre, S. d., Dec. 1S.--The State
Council Of Defense has received word
from the director of the field division,
National CouncG. OF Defense, stating.
that returning Soldiers will be given
one months pay, plus traS sportation
allowance OF Sh cents per mile from
point Of rehabilitation to home town.
Their railroad tickets will cost 2 cents
per mile by direct route. Demobiii2a-
ton will be from nearest army camp to
home section Of majority OF men in each
unit.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
FIGHTER At HOME,
ALSO IN FRANCE
Man Who Made Record Against
I. w. WIS In South Dakota
Duplicated In Bat !.
Ting Huns.

Aberdeen, s. D., Dec. 16.-Lieut. ID.
B.-Harkin writes an interesting letter
to Aberdeen friends concerning his
experiences In France. He was for
merly county attorney OF Brown coun-
~ and later city attorney OF Aberdeen.
and captain Of the local company OF
home guards. 1t was In the latter ca
pacjty that he put the fear Of God M
South Dakota in the hearts OF the
members of the hell fire gang" OF the
!. w. w. by taking tough customers
from trains and spanking them with
barrel slaves until they eagerly
pledged themselves to leave the state.
The treatment was rude, and some said
illegal, but effective.
Then sorrow overlook the Harkin
home, for Mrs. Harkin died. Left with
out dependents, Harkin lost no time in
enlisting in the army. and won q COM
mission soon after going to the front.
Writing to O friend in Aberdeen from
. hospital In France where he Is re-
operating from shell shock, being
gassed. and q wound or two. "Hark"
tells Of how he and two platoons OF
shock troops held the town Of Grand
pre- against advancing boche troops
after the rest Of the allies a been
swept back. 'Hark" did not know the
other allied troops had been beaten
back, however, and went into the
town with his platoons, capturing the
depot and four warehouses. Then he
found his platoons were not supported
and ordered his men to dig In along the
river bank. A message to his major
asking leave to withdraw brought Jack
word for him to hold his position at
any cost. Soon after the Germans at
tackled In force, but "Hark" and his
men held on for 4S hours, until the rest
Of the Americans came up and cap
tured the entire city. I'm one platoon
had Is men left" writes the lieutenant.
lin the other %. 1t was h big time
of my life"
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
DAKOTA HARD
HIT BY INFLUENZA
Total of Over Five Hundred
From That and Pneumonia
During the Month
of November,

Pierre. s. D., Dec. 16.-The vital sta
.tistics division has totalled its deaths
for October, and finds that Of the. sos
deaths occurring in that month, al
were from influenza, and u additional
from pneumonia. The total from in
1iuenza alone was therefore 70 greater
than the total Of all others combined.
II IL usual for deaths in this state
to amount to about 400 each month.
The above total Of sos for October thus
shows what the influenza epidemic did
in the way Of increasing deaths In
South Dakota.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
RECEIVES WORD RELATIVES
g WOUNDED IN ACTION

Parkston, S. ID, Dec. 16.--W. j. Huey
nas received word from the war depart
ment Of he death Of his brother, How.
ard, he ha wing been killed in action.
He was well known here. having spent
a greater portion of his time here the
past few years.
William Moeller, En-, also eceived
word h n his son. Charles, h: Il been
wounded, but no seriously.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19

The League 10 Enforce Peace hus
adopted n new platform. which calls
FOR q league with judicial. Legislative.
administrative and executive functtons
and powers. 1t recommends that the
charter members shall be the United
states and the other nations "associ-
ated as beIligerents ip winr,nr ,sa
war" AT the same time. 81 does not
close the, doors upon The TeutonIc
powers forerer. because IL declares, ms
asa ultimate ideal tina the ks,,rue
shouid be rs universal as posxiIIln "
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
MANY BOYS RETURN
FROM TRAINING CAMPS

Farkstor, 4. j., Dec. 1s.--A nuDbes
Of boys from here have returned from
different army camps the past few
days, hav!uE received fheir discharges,
among them being Private Henry
s;hull n George Messenger. jr., from
Camp Funston; Private Julius Nielsen
hoeldvr. from tl~ 4. A. I. g.. 1t Brook
: .:ni Corporal Fay pav.S. from
Fort u Is..
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
MUST Paw TAXES,

Washington. Dee. ls.--Phe s,a,,
OF Nevada today finally wor ;ts rishi
to force The Wells Fargo Express
Company to iay taxes und.r i',e s;at'
law. The supreme ocEri a~fffsivnti dc.
cls.ons against fhs c.mpany ~ As-
sASs ,auIr,a.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1918-12-19
THOUSANDS ARE EXECUTED
Austria Uses Military Law on Many
Occasions.
Nv Associated Press.

Amsterdam, Dec. 1.-THE supreme
military tribunal 1T Vienpa Ina an
nounced that 1lAto PERSONS were se',-
fenced to death by Austrian mSi'ary
tribunals during the war N Ae-
cuted, according to . Berlin dispatch To
tho Hpudslgbiade."