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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11
Young Ones, Read This.

Here is one of the numerous let
tiers that dispelI the glooms and
make this life joyous:
My Dear Doctor:
l am fat, fair and eighty. Old as
l am, | am dead stuck on my fig
ure, but when l glance in the mir
ror, diffidently, at the paunch / car
ry around l feel clean tired" of
looking at such unmanly lines. l
reached so years of age last Febru-
airy. For nearly 20 years l had
"hoofed it" daily some five or ten
miles, and spent many happy hours
fishing, boating, etc, and all that
time l kept my weight down to las
to 152 pounds. Then about five
years ago cataracts got me, and
automobiles made the crossings so
dangerous that l had to take to the
swivel chair at last. Immediately
fat began to get in it's fine work,
and here l am kicking the beam at
1876 pounds. 1t is an old saying
that there is no fool like an old
fool. | am five feet eight inches
tall If you think that "Karelling"
would be good for an old fool,
please send me a copy of your bro
Chure about it.
For many years l have daily used
two-pound dumbbells before my
daily bath at about 50 degrees, fol-
lowed by cold shower. Part of my
daily exercise is touching my toes,
without bending my knees, 25 times,
and it never hurries my breathing
BUT, there is always but-a num-
Der of my old comrades 20 to rs
years old cry, you are making the
mistake of your life; some day you
will bust something"
Is the grandpa crowd right or am
wrong, or what? Please guide
oblige, Yours sincerely,
A. B. c.
The youthful character of this
letter aroused some suspicion. l
thought perhaps some venerable
wag of So or thereabout was trying
TO put one over on me. But no. it's
and ineorrigible.
l have it straight from one of the
grandpas he refers to that the lad
is "a silly ass with suicidal inten-
tons
The average old fellow of 40 puffs
considerable if he tries to bend
down and touch the floor % times.
1t seems almost a shame, but
sent this correspondent instruc-
tiOns on How to Attain Longevity
by Curbing the Appetite. l includ-
ed a copy of the Karell regimen.
And only a wholesome respect for
a certain grandpa restrained me
from including an invitation to the
sOmersault circle.
One lesson from our correspond
ent's sermon. young ones, is this:
Keep your feet in action at all costs.
Another is: 1t pays to go fishing
early and often.
Still another: Some people can
take cold showers and still attain
| hale and hearty old age.
But the striking moral, l think,
is this: Room gymnastics faithfully
followed keep you from growing
rusty, crusty and musty with the
process of the suns.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11

Hugh c. Weir, writer, has dropped
suit against Rev Billy Sunday for 100000 for breach
Of contract saying the matter has been settled out of
SQUIRT. Weir claims he had been engaged to write a
series of books under the of the evangelist.
The is interesting chiefly because it shows the
method by which many persons, prominent in
other lines. also acquire fame writer's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11
(Co qtinued Monday
JAILED FOR BEING GERMAN.

Liverpool. Richard F. Albreeht,
an American, is serving a six
months sentence for concealing
the fact that he was born in Ger
many, in statements made TO the
authorities here.
Albrecht was second officer OF an
American ship paid off at Barry
mad came to Liverpool 10 await q
return steamer. He asserted at first
that he was born in Holland, but
later admitted that he was Of Ger
man birth.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11

Commenting the fact that a drug is being ad-
vertised in Germany which enables users to bear
hunger without discomfort the New York World
offers the suggestion that the democracy treatment
be tried
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11
RAISING MORALE OF ARMY.

In one section in France where
Y NJ. C. A. work was instituted
among soldiers the commanding Of
icer said: Since you men came
my crime sheet has gone down so
per cent"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11

Gutzon Borglum was not so much concerned with
chiselig his the tablets of history, it sens,
he with gathering few sheckels for himself.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Unhealthy to Sleep Three in Bed.
Is it healthy for mother to sleep
with her two babies? l have a
pain in my heart. Is this a symp-
tom of heart disease?
AnsWer-It is not healthy for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-05-11
Pledge Drive Is On.

big army of fine, outstanding, patriotic men
romen and children started today one of the
iggest spring drives" of the war. drive sure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
President Will Compel Telegraph Companies to
 Recede From Position

Washington. June 1l.-Evidence that President Wilson intends to see that the recommendations of the national labor war board are followed to the letter was seen today in the text of his communi- cation to the heads of the two great telegraph companies asking they accep. the boards findings in their controversy with their employees.
 The war labor boards decision in the case was that the men should be per- mitted 10 join unions.
 May 1 not say" said the Presidents letter. that in my judgment it is ini- peratively necessary In the national in- terest that decisions of the national labor Wal board should be accepted by both parties to labor disputes? To fail to accept them is to jeopardize the inter- ests of the nation very seriously, be- cause it constitutes a rejection of the instrumentality set up by the govern ment itself for the determination of labor disputes, set up with the sincere desire to arrive at justice in every case. and with the express purpose of safe guarding the nation against labor diff culties during the continuation of the present war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
TOTAL REGISTRATION ||OF YOUNG MEN ON
 JUNE , WAS 744,865
This Is 266,724 Below Gen. sus Estimate, But Differ ence Covers Voluntary
 Enlistments M

Washington, June 14.--Nearly complete reports to the provost marshal gen erals office show that 744.s65 young Americans who have become of age dur ing the past year registered for military service on June 5. This is 266,724 below the estimate of the census bureau, but since more than 100000 unregistered 2l years old already have enlisted in the army. macy and marine corps. the military authorities find the result en- tirely satisfactory.
 Army and navy estimates place the number of 2l year old men enlisted at POSSESS This figure combined with the falling off in alien registration gives a total of S53,eS6 which means the census bureau apparently missed the number Of eligibles by only 1900.
 Tt is confidently believed that this number will be made up by belatcd registrations yet to be heard from, in- cluding among them the registration of the ab5entees which is accomplished by mail" said a statement issued by Pro- vost Marshal General Crowder in giving out figures on the basis of reports to date
 The 1918 registration totals by states are as follows:
 Alabama 15,35S, Arizona 1895, Arkansas 13,20S, California 1S.S34 Colorado 692S, Connecticut 10,3s0, Delaware 143o. District of Columbia 2622, Florida 1880, Georgia 16.7l5, Idaho 27Ss. Illinois 44,s42, Indiana 20093. iowa 1S.032, Kansas 1s.122. Ken lucky 1S,62G Louisiana 13,Sl9. Maine 5207. Maryland 1o,42S, Massachusetts 24,909. Michigan 25,799, Minnesota 2l.029, Missis- sippi 12.c71 Missouri 25,6oS Montana 4255, Nebraska 9s75, Nevada 561. New Hamp- shire c776, New Jersey 2o,574 New Mexico 1874, New York 6s,529, North Carolina l6,743, North Dakota 50s6, Ohio 43,540, Oklahoma l6,315. Oregon 47ol, Pennsyi- vania s3,231, Rhode Island 3S49. South Carolina 1o,T6. South Dakota 5l97. Ten nessee 1s,153, Texas 34.256, Utah So5l, Yer mont 2S54, Virginia 15,7ss, Washington 7o5. West Virginia 11,522, Wisconsin z0,- 599. Wyoming 1881; United States 74l.S65.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

the coast patrol.
 Captain Aitkin, whose snip is enc of the few armed craft to be attacked by U-boats since they came to American waters, said the German showed n2 disposition to come within the range of the guns of his armed guard of British bluejackets, though he trailed him at long range for twelve hours. Many shots were fired without effect.
 An Atlantic Port. June 14,--Carrying solid iron bulwarKs three to four feet high around the decks, with an ele- vated bow and sidelines six or seven feet above the water on surface, the U-boat which sunk the Norwegian steamship vinland on June 5, had all appearances of an ordinary freight steamer of about 200 feet in length and 30-foot beam, declared Captain r. Brat land here today.
 Captain Bratiand declared that the submarine is built to deceive it's prey and to be able to get up within close range before her character is discern ible The craft is armed with two 5-inch guns, one forv ard and the other aft.
 The Vinland's skipper spent hours on the deck of the submarine and declared that the craft seemed we'll provided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

The Presidents cablegram made pub
 lie at the state department said:
 Your telegram of yesterday was cer- tainly conceived in the highest and most generous spirit of friendship, and I am sure that I am expressing the feeling of the people of the United States, as well as my own. when l say that 1t is with increasing pride and eradication that they have seen their forces under General Pershng more and more active ly cooperating with the forces of liber- ation on French soil. It is their fixed and unalterable purpose to send men and materials in steady and in increas- ing volume, until any temporary in- equality of force is entirely overcome, and the forces of freedom made over whelming, for they are convinced that it is only by victory that peace can be achieved and the worlds affairs set fled upon a basis of enduring justice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Summary of the News
1ExEaAI. MEMS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Cerman drive is definitely check ed. Allies await renewal in confidence. DetaiIs of American bombing raids are given in reports. Washington militar? 0besrVerH channel ports and not Paris. think enemy objective is stHi British ship engages In aii-day battle off Virginia coast. %Drastic amendments to draft regu- Iations announced by CrOwder. 3-Cuilman county farmers are urged to plant more corn. 7-OIeary said to have left New York dressed as tramp. 1O-TweIye Americans are decorated for gaIlantry in action. says exchanges are using hurtfuI practices.
 LOCAL NEWS 3-News of Red Cross. @Stevens, charged with dislcyalty, held to grand jury. Housing address is made by Erie Pettus at FlaE day exercises. PastorA and supcrintendents are planning Sunday school drive. Rainbow division of allied armies given instruction. Visitors to city to he cOnscriptedl for War Savings work. Sheriff of Henry county arrested by federal agents.
 FEATURES 4-Editorinl comment. 6-SocIety. S-Sports. I3-I{r-i-s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
FRENCH DAY REPORT

Paris, June 14.-The French statement issued this morning, reads:
 During the night there were local actions along the front of the German attack. The French made many sue cessful incursions into the enemy line north of Grivesnes. and in the regiun of Courcelles. They took 90 prisoners Near the Loge farm they also captured prisoners. German attack in the re- zion of Antheuil was completely broken
 Between the forest of villers- -Cotterets and Chateau Thierry heavy artillery fighting continued during the night.
 French patrols took prisoners in the region of Bussaries and west of Rheims iii the Champagne battle area
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

rather lively in the Hangard wood, to the south or the Aisne and in the region between Villers-Cotterets and Chateau Thlerry.
 ''Thc Gay was calm everywhere else.
 ITO the material captured from the enemy on the 11th of June should be addeu nine guns including seven heavy ones, and 40 machine guns.
 Our chasing air squadrons have brought down five airplanes and two captive balloons. Seven other German machines have been put out of action.
 During the night of June 1914, our bombing squadrons dropped on estab- lishments. stations and cantonments in the enemy zone 19 tons of explosives, causing much damage
 Army of the east, June 13: has been activity by the artir the greater part of this front. TO the west Of Lake Ochrida we have enlarged our gains to the north and south of Devoli. We captured 71 additional prisoners dur ing this operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

 The text of the communication fol- lows:
 Southwest of Ypres the French launched violent attacks against our lines between voormezeele. and Vier- strait. They were repulsed with great slaughter and 150 prisoners remained in our hands.
 There have been successful recon noitering engagements in the Kennel sector.
 "On the remainder of the front the fighting activity revived only inter mttently. The increased artillery ac- tivity has been kept up on the battle field southwest of Noyon. In the neigh borhood of Courcelles and Mery, as well as in the Matz region immediately west of the Disc, the enemy renewed his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

counter attacks, but was repulsed with heavy losses"
 'On both sides of the road between Soissons and Villers Cotterets we pene- trated into the forest of villers Cotterets
 Since May 27, the army of General Won Boehm has captured more than l20 guns. This increased the number of guns brought in by the army group of the German crown prince since May P to 1o50 Twenty eight enemy airplanes were shot down yesterday. The losses of tfe enemys air forces on the German front for the month of May amount to g cap tive balloons and 41S airplanes. Of the airplanes, 222 fell behind our lines and the rest on the other side of the enemy s positions. We have lost in air fighting 1S0 airplanes and 2S captive balloons"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Zeebrugge and Ostend Blockade Has Greatly
 Reduced U-BOat Losses

Paris. June 1i.--(via Ottawa )-Enemy submarine operations have lessened greatly in the western and central Eng fish channel since the blockading of Zee br,1gge and Ostend The number of sub marines operating has also appreciaoly diminished owing to the severe losses in recent months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
|McAdOO Denies Senate Information w hich
 Might Reach Enemies

Washington, June 14.-Secretafy Mo Adoo today denied the Senate's request for information as to what steps are being taken to stabilize tue value of the American dollar abroad.
 Asked for the information in a Sem ate resolution, he replied that in the opinion of President Wilson it would be inadyisable to supply it at this time for fear it might reach enemy coun- tries.
 Agreements Secretary McAdoo said, have been made with some neutral countries in Europe and South Aner- ica looking to protection of the dol lars value. and negotiations are pro- ceeding with others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

In the Marne sector there Is tiyity in the region of Chateau Thierry. where Americans are fighting beside the French. On the other sectors of the front, com parative quiet prevails.
 American, British and French airmen continue to carry out aer- the enemy lines. Fights in the air are numerous and large quantities of explosives daily nrc being dropped upon military positions far airmen have participated in the bombing assaults and returned safely to their stations, although they were heavily sheIled by anti aircraft batteries.
 As yet the Austrians have failed to start their expected offensive against the Italians. Several fresh attacks have been made against the lines in the mountain region but the Italian war office announces that they were re- pulsed.
 British casualties reported dur ing the week ending Friday aggre- gated 34.171. Of this number 4447 men were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

conference today were told that the stream of Americans steadily moving to the front had resulted in notice- able stiffening of the whole allied line. The Germans. it was said, apparently had encountered greater numerical strength than they expected to oppose their third great drive, and had suf- fered heavier losses than they prob- ably had anticipated.
 ENCOURAGING FEATURES
 On the whole. the legislators were informed. there were many encourage ing features in the present situation on the west front.
 Among other things disclosed was the fact that Mai Gen. Henry l.. Lig- gett has been selected to become corps commander when the American force reaches that strength. and to command the first American field army when it is organized. That General Liggett would be chosen has been generally understood at the war department, eut there has been no announcement on the subject. He commands the forces in the field now. These forces, not including troops brigaded with the British and French, comprise two complete divisions, fully equipped and operating under French corps conn manders.
 Many interesting facts were given the congressman about American ar tillery at the front and other phases of American participation in the fight ing which must be treated as military
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15


 The feeling still prevails in military circles in France that the main effort of the Germans has not yet been launched. and spec ulation is rife as to when it will come and what the general ob- jective will be--whether Paris or the channel ports. 1t is known that the enemy still has large effect ives available behind the lines, thousands of them brought from the Russian front.
 The armies of General Foch, however, everywhere arc watchfuI and of such strength and good morale as to lead to the belief that. no matter where the enemy chooses to oppose them, they will be able to give a splendid account of themselves.
 Seemingly. it is not improbable that Field Marshal Hniis's forces will be asked again to measure their strength agninst the Ger mans, and that the territory near Arras, or in the Scarpc sector, or before both positions, may be chosen by the Germans as the theatre. In both these sectors the German guns again arc work ing with the violence that gener- ally presages an attack. At last accounts, however, the infantry had not been unleashed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
SIXTH DAY OF NOYON BATTLE
 IS YER Y QUIET
Only Local Actions Are Taking Place and in AL most Every Instance the Initiative Is Being
 Taken By the Allies
By Associated Press

The attempted drive by the armies of the German crown prince toward Paris definitely to have been checked With thousands of their having been fed to the the MontdderNoyon and sectors in the mad rush pierce the allied lines in these regions and thus fair the French capital the of the Ger commanders apparently have brought to the German nothing than the oberaon of the Noyon salient and capture of few unimportant positions southwest of Sossons the outskirts of the Vilers-Cotterets forest.
 Friday the sixth the offensive Leteen and Mondder, witnessed evidently fearing the me the French allied whose machine Less
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
MESSAGES TO PERSHING

Washington, June l4,Messages of cons graduation on the anniversary of his arr rival in France. addressed to General Pershing, commander-in- chief of the American expeditionary forces. by Pres ident Raymond Poincaire of France, Pre- mier Clemenceau, General Foch and Cen eral Petain were made public here today by General March. chief of staff
 The message of General Foch to Gem eral Pershing follows;
 "A year ago you, brought to us the American sword. Today we have seen it strike. It is the certain pledge of vic- tory By 1t our hearts are more closely united than ever"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
DIRECT HITS MADE

With the American Army in France. June If --tBy the Associated Press. )LThe first American bombing squadron to op- crate behind the front successfully raided the Domgoy-V -Varoncourt railway at a point northwest of Briey late Wednes day. dropping many bombs.
 It is believed that several direct hits were made by the five planes partici- pating.
 A large number of German albatross machines attacked the bombers after they had performed their mission and were returning home. Three of the alba trosses attempted to cut off two of the American bombers, but they themselves were attacked by other American planes. The fight continued until the machines reached the battle line, when the Ger mans retired.
 All the American aviators returned safely. though they had been heavily shelled by anti-aircraft batteries
 Varoncourt lies about 46 miles north east of verdun. It is possible that Dom- goy is a mutilated spelling of Domre- myre, a village on the railroad near Varoncourt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15

with provision and supplies. as only two bags of sugar were removed from the Vinland before she was sunk by a bomb.
 Describing the life on the German submarine, Captain Bratland said the German raider. after spending the day in sinking ships and scattering men and women and children over the sea in open boats. to lace the dangers of death by drowning or hInger, eacit evening cruised on the surface. when a dance is held on the deck. "ver-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
LOCAL ACTIONS ONLY

With the French Army in France, June 14.-(Noon). small local actions have taken place along the battle front since last night and it appears scarcely possible that the Germans will recom- mence serious work for the present on the line of Montdidier-Noyon. Their of fersive for the capture of Compiegne, with the ventuality of making further progress toward Paris, from the base that they hoped to attain there, may be regarded as having met bloody check, costing them thousands of men belong ing to their best divisions.
 There appears no doubt that the Ger mans desired to make an imposing ad- vance toward the capital and at the same time inflict losses on the French and the British before the American army was ready to take the field. They
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
 UNDERWOOD SAYS . PRINCIPLE STATES RIGHTS IN DANGER Alabama Senator Analyzes Effect of Adoption of Pro- hibition and Suffrage
 Amendments

Washington. June f4.-SurreIder of states rights is involved in the pro- posed prohibition and woman suf- frage amendments to the constitution, Senator Underwood of Alabama de- clared today, in a speech nnaIy xing the principles In question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Ships Turn Back

Newport News, Va, June H-Olt- bound steamers tonight were turned back at the Virginia capes. Men from steamers which returned said they had been informed German submarine was sighted near the capes much nearer than before, late this afternoon
 war craft, according to the story, sighted the U-boat about the same time it vas seen by another craft and immediately gave chase prepared Tor instant action The submersib's dropped out of sight and was not seen again, although the search was eontinuei after dark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
Air Raid Sirens Are
 Installed in New York

New York. June 14.-Sirens, horns with sounds which can be heard for several miles, were being set up at intervals of 30 blocks here today for sounding an alarm in the event of an air raid by airplanes from German submarines. They will be electrically controlled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-15
FRENCH NIGHT REPORT

Paris, June 14-During the course or Friday there was no fighting between the infantry on any sectors of the bat tie front There was considerable artil- lery activity in the Hangard wood, south of the Aisne and in the sector between villers-Cotterets and Chateau Thierry American troops are on the battleline near Chateau Thierry.
 This information is contained in the French official communication issued this evening. the text of which follows:
 .sThere vas no infantry action during ths day. The artillery fighting was