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The Washington herald., 1918-08-07
IE REV. CHARLES srELzLE.

By THE REV. CHARLES sTELzLE.
One morning the suburbanites
coming into New Jersey railroad
station were hit in the face by q
big. red poster about ten by twenty
four feet In dimensions. advertising
war savings stamps.
This happened several weeks ago
and for a few days Il made q no.
ticeabie dent on the minds OF the
travellers.
Today it's part OF the Landscape"
nobody pays the slightest atten-
tion to it-although it's just as big
and red as ever.
How about your
There was q time when your little
stunt" made quite q hft-and YOU
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07
DAmon anaRthizs
ALINE O. CHEER
EACH DAY o. THE YEAR
BY John Kendrick Bangs.
THE BETTER WAY.

THE BETTER WAY.
When evil tongues their evil speak
it matters little to me.
No slanderer shall ever make for
me a moment gloomy;
Indeed / rather pity him who likes
to deal in scandal,
And proves himself among his kind a
spiritual vandal.
For as I've wandered on through
life. through days OF JOY and
grieving.
Through days OF dark foreboding, and
through hours of unbelieving.
I've found whate'er my trouble be
II so l must go through it
They're happier far who SUFFER
wrong than those who stoop to
DO 1T.
Copyright. ls.8)
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07
By DMc

Now that Uncle Sam.
Is taking over.
Almost everything.
wish he would take over.
The temperature.
And teach It Its place.
A young lady once told me.
That I had a face.
That would freeze sweat
Only she used a dude word.
And called it perspiration.
And I've been looking.
In the mirror for hours.
To grow icicles.
But I keep on perspiring.
And drinking ice water.
And cussing the Kaiser.
And at luncheon today.
A gang was picking on me.
And Adenoid, our waiter.
Wanted to take my part.
And he told the gang.
wasn't as dopey as I looked.
And that made me sweat more.
But It wasn't the heat.
1t is the humidity.
So the weather shark says.
And he ought to know.
He's got side-wheel whiskers.
And never knew a man.
Who wore side-wheel whiskers.
Who wasn't intellectual.
I'm talking a little nutty.
But don't blame me.
1t Is the humidity
It is not the heat
Just last night.
I had a long argument.
With my neighbor next door.
Over the difference.
Between a hurtle-berry.
And 8 whortle-berry.
And be got all humid.
And We looked it up.
And found that a hurtle-berry.
Is q whortle-oerry.
And SO we calmed down.
And he began talking.
About the heat.
And ] said II wasn't the heat
It was the humidity.
And they had to drag him.
on Of me-
Or I'd have killed him.
The big stiff!
What does a guy like him.
Know about humidity?
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07
CHORUS GIRLS LOSE JOBS.
Comedian Drafted. Revue Mus,
Stop, Because Improbable.

London. Aug. 6.-Thirty-six chorus
girls lost their Jobs all at once be-
cause the famous comedian who led
the company was drafted and with-
out him the revue would not pax
The comedian later was looked u1
by some Of the chorus girls wh5
wanted to see him in army life They
found him slapping red paint on
big buckets.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07

1t won't be long before Gen. Depression start.
giving commands to the Huns
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07

Not too early today to commence the next
liberty bond saving campaign in your own home.
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07

Pretty warm to do your war work, eh? WE'LL
it's much hotter "over there"
The Washington herald., 1918-08-07

In the case Of an enlisted man. for
merly of the 366th infantry. and now
deceased. the question arose as to the
legality OF the soldiers discharge
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-30

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and
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-06-30
Fresh, Crisp UndermuslinS

Fasdous dainty especially
at these
Special Prices Offered for Monday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09

ST. Quentin front and Berthelots Rctns
victory Further east, the French and
American oficnsiyes in the Champagne
and the Argonne country reach out for
the communications OF the whole front.
There is considerable speculation re-
garding the significance Of the visit OF
Sir Eric GeddeS, first lord OF the Brit
ish admiralty, to the United States with
a staff OF expert Seamcn. ] believe 1t
signifies the beginning Of a more ag-
rressiye policy OF naval warfare which
may even contemplate expeditions
against German ports. That the sub
marine is the sole cause for the visit is
doubtful, for the allied campaign
against the tin fish has been an in
creaSing success and is so well in hand
that anything Germany can do with her
U-boatS should cause no further scri-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
Side|ights on War Moves
BY W. M. H.

T'IE combined attack yesterday OF
the British Third and Fourth ar
mes, Americans and French be
tween ST. Quentin and Cambria was
one OF the biggest local attacks of the
war
1t was something new in surprises
having been delivered at 2:30 o'clock in
the morning, in black night behind an
unprecedented gun concentration.
The British official statement last
night said the allies had gained three
miles and that II appeared that the
Americans had taken Plemont, which is
four miles northeast Of Beaureyoir and
only three miles from Bohain, an inn
portant railroad junction and forward
German base
Before Yesterdays attack, Haig's
bulldoggng had won the towns OF
MontbrShaln and Frcsnoy The wedge
into the last enemy line OF defense in
this sector stood out sharply. The at
tack of Tuesday was planned to take
the fighting into the open country,
where the enemy will have no adyan-
tagc of positions long prepared for de.
iensc IRsFh a situation, his battered
forces nowG&ould be in no degree the
equal OF the allied troops and given the
open field, with allied cavalry massed
IN expectation OF the new development,
Marshal Foch's chances of great vic
tory are increasingly large
The pause on this sector where the
dcicnScS have been almost worn through
by the terrific driving Of the British,
was only long enough to fill up the am
munl,ion dumps and make dispositions
for the new attack Tuesdays Smashes
were the ilcrccst OF all and carried out
in darkness. followed by a dawn OF rain
which made their battlefield a Quagmlre
but failed to stop the allies.
Both the lines TO the north through
Cambria and Lille and to the south
around the Laon masst are involved by
the continuing successes IN this tip OF
the great wedge Stubbornly as the
German has contested the gains, the
allies have shown themselves deter
mined TO continue the fighting here un-
I'll the last entanglemcnts are cleared
Since the map was drawn, Berry-au-
Bac has been taken by the French. You
will find the town at the lower right
hand corner of the map. The French
have crossed to the north bank of the
AiSne and reached the eastern end OF
the Chcmin des Danes position A
glance at the location Of Laon and the
positions fronting the city will show
You how General BerthcIot's offensive
around Rcms, which now has crossed
the Suippc river, has begun the digging
of a pocket for the whole Laon salient,
TO fall into
No sooner does the foe slip out Of
trap Strengthening his line along a GER
tain sector OF the crumpled front, than
Marshal Foch pounds his wedges in
deeper, in Flanders, in Picardy or in
the Champagne.
The wedge that seems TO be destined
to force the enemy back from the whole
zone shown on the map is the Cambria
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
KAISER IS TOLD
CASE HOPELESS
Hindeoburg Is Credited With
Information,
By George Renwick

tCopyrlAht isls. by tho New York Tlm,..
the Chicago Tribune and the Oklahoma
City Tin,rsl
AMSTERDAM, Oct -9-Eyents are
following on one another with that
rapidity which characterized them in
the iateful days at the end OF July and
the beginning Of August, 1914. Al last
the powerful alliance against right has
been forced to look the stern facts in
the face. My information, which have
every reason to believe correct, is 20
the effect that the supreme army com
mand had a great deal TO do with the
astonishing development in the situa-
ton.
Hindenburg and Ludendorii are said
TO have informed the kaiser and the
government some little time ago that
they now recognized the military Silu-
alton az hJpeless This view was inn
pressed on the chancellor by Hindeu-
burg himself during his visit TO Ber-
lin. Ever since the great German Of
iensive began TO Stagger It has been
amply demonstrated that It was Ger
manys last possible effort to impose
her peace on the world
Events since the Germans were
hurled back over the Marine have en-
phatically been shown that even a war
OF defense has become a hopeless costly
struggle and nothing demonstrates that
better than the latest communiQues from
the west front
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09

Gus worry. We have had official as
surance from the British premier that
the submarine had ceased to be men
ace We do wish the admiralty would
resume the publication OF regular state
ments on submarine losses. The omis-
sion OF the statements inclines many to
think the submarine is serious again,
merely because the officials say nothing
about it,
President Wilson's answer to the Ger
man peace gesture made it plain enough
that the Hun would have to get off Of
all occupied territory before a discus
sion OF an armiStlce could be consid-
cred, but we had rather hoped that he
would speak in short and ugly language
and leave no way open for a further
exchange OF views which the answer
Tuesddy invited.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
VICTORY SCOPE
W|DENS; ENEMY
GIVEN NO REST
Allies Near Take Road That
Means Hun Disaster

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Oct 9.--Gcnerally speaking,
the forward movement in the Cambria
81. Quentin sector seems to be cover
ing in the direction of lie Cateau and
the important towns of Bohain and
Caudry These last-named towns are
being rapidly approached.
The British and Americans went over
the top in a driving rain behind ter
rifle barrage from masSed British can
non which were firing wheel to wheel
This came after the conclusion OF a
bombardmcnt. OF greatest intensity
which crashed into the German defense,
levcled wire cntanglements, caved in
dugouts and played havoc with the ter
riiied Germans. The German counter
barragc, fired from a considerable
range, appears to have been thin and
weak at most points, though at one or
two places the shells came IN quite rap
idly
Casualties Light.
In spite OF this bombardment and the
determination with which the enemy
machine gunncrs held out in their lalrs
the casualties on the allied side were
extraordinarily small according TO all
available reports. Once during the
forenoon the Germans delivered a coun.
ter-a,tack in which a large number OF
infantry were assisted by three Ter
man tanks. 1t is not improbable that
this counter-attack was expected at THIS
point which was well up near Cambria
on the left flank OF the third army It
was known that quite a large number OF
enemy troops were garrlsoned IN the
intricate tunnel system built under
Cambria. The two-Story cellars OF the
town were capable OF holding a large
number OF men
II was these enemy troops, undoubted-
w. who rallied for the counter attack,
but it was frutlcSs and resulted only
IN piling up German dead Enemy tanks
were speedily disabled and while this
was being accomplished British aruI-
lery sent shells streaming into the
massed Germans.
So far this has been the only enemy
reaction reported
Vital Road Approached.
The push toward Caudry is OF great
Importance, for well east Of that place
runs the road between Cambria and lie
Cateau, to which the Germans must
resort 10 get what remains Of their sup
plies out OF the Cambrai district l,|
Is quite obvious by glance at the map.
that this road IS not lar away and the
cutting Of It would mean disaster to
the Germans in this immediate locality
The creates, depth OF penetration by
the infantry seems to be something less
than five miles. Fighting continues cy-
erywhere and more ground is being
gIined each hour The French, whose
line Joins that Of the British to the
south, are also reported to have made
gains correspondlngly deep There is
no doubt that the victory is absolutely
and overwhelmingly complete, but the
next few hours may see its scope widen
ed. Anything may happen now. The
British have the Germans on the run
and apparently intend to give them no
rest.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
COunte rfeitS.


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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
hhN NNtN hfbttuH
Prince as Citizen.

AMSTERDAM, Oct o.-The Kreul
Zei,ung and the Vossische Zeitung of
Berlin note that Prince Maximilan, who
is a cavalry general, addressed the
reiehstag Saturday attired in civilian
clothes. They contrast this with the
attitude of Former Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg. civilian, who
spoke In the reichstag Aug. T. 1914, in.
the uniform of a general.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09
m DIT0R BRINGS
SWORD TO- WILSON

CHICAGO, Oct. o.-Yasujiro Ishiika-
W., editor Of one Of the largest news
papers in Japan, !: here today on his
way TO Washington and thence to the
war 'front.' He Is carrying five swords
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09

president Of France He also bears a
large number Of editions OF his papers,
printed in EElish and French, which
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09

that are $50 years old which are to be
presented to President Wilson, the kings
ui England. Belgium and Italy and the
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-10-09

are to be distributed among the sol.
diers. The paper tells OF the actiyitie,
OF Japan in the war.
Evening star., 1918-03-28
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BOATS AND ACCESSORIES.
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FURNITURE.
GOLDEN OAK BUFFET. hive chairs. table and
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Il ROOMS Of new furniture; must vacate BY
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ENTIRE contents of housahold for sale prsc-
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d. G.. opposite library. 3Is
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ARMY OFFICER. ordered out. has to sell all
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Evening star., 1918-03-28

LUNCHRooM for sale; business guaranteed.
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Evening star., 1918-03-28
FOR RENT-GARAGES.

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Evening star., 1918-03-28

IS NEWLY furnished, outside rooms with or
without board: gentlemen and gentlemen and
wives: ready about April l; hne ioca ton. PhonS .
Col, 27lH 2s
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-15
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE
FOR WAR WORK MONEY

M. D. Cottman of Chicago, represent
ing the Salvation Army, was in Water
town Thursday arranging for a cam
paign the last week in March, the
purpose of which will be the raising
of money for war fund which will
be expended for the soldiers at the
battle front as we'll as for the men in
the camps in the United States There
has been 100000 already spent by
the Salvation Army in its war work;
S2,O0O,000 more is needed quickly to
continue and also extend its work
Huts are being erected adjacent to
many environments in the United
States for the benefit of the boys when
outside of the camps. War Service
Leagues Of the Salvation Army all
over the United States are co-operat-
ing with the American Red Cross in
knitting garments for soldiers, and in
caring for and advising the families
of the soldiers.
All agencies, now at work, doing all
they possibly can are only serving
about ten per cent of the soldiers in
the field. There is positively no du-
plication of effort The need is ire
mendous.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-15
Public Library

February was an unusually busy
month, and, although the shortest of
the year, showed a circulation of 1852
books for home use-3SO more than
for any month of the library's history.
The month also had four record break
ing daily circulations The volume
loaned were as follows: Feb. 2, $40;
Feb. 9th, 345; Feb 16, 47O; and Feb.
%, 439. The nearest approach to these
large calculations was on Jan. 2, 1912,
when 1926 books were loaned, 145 less
than on Feb. 16 of last month. The
greatest weekly circulation, 1,316, was
SO more than its closest rival, a week
in Jan. 1910
In previous report we said ut pays
to advertise" Results from the vari-
Gus methods we have used to let our
citizens know that we are an essential
institution, thoroughly alive, are con-
tiually seen. Only last week a coun-
try borrower asked for book adver-
tised in list last fall; another said
she clipped every newspaper list the
library published. But most of all we
are trying to reach the children,
through reading clubs, suggestive
reading lists sent to the schools and
posted in the library, and through in
formal book talks given in the schools
by the librarian
The Vacation reading circle, formed
last summer. showed such good results
that similar club was started last
month. A selected list of worth while
books was made on each grade. From
this list each club member must choose
six books, read them and return with
a written outline of their contents be-
fore June 1. The membership card is
decorated with Old Glory and gold
star is given for each book read. To
date about 100 to $50 children are en-
rolled
The librarian has visited each public
school twice and arrangements have
been made to visit the parochAal
schools next week.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-15
fine MUSICAL TREAT
FURNISHED BY The ELKS

A delightful musical treat was fur
nished by the Elks quartette, assisted
by musical friends, in the Elks home
Thursday evening, which was listened
to by a select and very appreciative
audience, the several numbers re-
ceiving encores The Elks quartette
had the initial number, Becker's "The
Little Mountain Church. The number
is we'll balanced with some exquisite
echo tone effects. The concert was
brought to an end by the singing of
the "Star Spangled Banner" by the
audience and was led by the Elks.
The following participated actively
in making a joyous evening: Miss
Florence Heismann, soprano; Alvin
Stallmann, violinist; William Sproes-
ser, baritone; Mrs. Bertha Field, Alvin
Stallmann, instrumental trio: Ed
ward L. Schempf, tenor; Mrs. William
Sprosser, soprano; Edward j. Brandt.
bass; Miss V. G. Little, accOmpanist:
Max Rohr and o. E. Meyer.
Watch for the Elks minstrel an
nouncement. It's coming soon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-15
POSTOFFICE CLERKS EXAMS.
Inspection at Local Office Made On
March IL.

On Tuesday, March IL, Frank P
Mcbride, chief clerk of the Tenth Di-
vision of Railway Mail Service, was in
the city to examine the clerks and as
sistant postmaster Of the pOstOffice On
their knowledge of the dispatch. of
mail for the state of Wisconsin. A
card representing every city, village
and hamlet must thrown at this ex-
animation to the correct dispatch.
Speed and accuracy of course are the
essential requirements. The following
standings were made at this examina-
ton:
A G. Knaak-Cards thrown CAB,
misthrown 0, correct 643, percentage
100, number of cards per minute 26.
Carl A. Semrich-Cards thrown CAB
misthrown 1, correct GAP, percentage
1884, number of cards per minute 43
William L. Schlueter-Cards thrown
$50, misthrown 1, correct $50, percent
age 1892, number Of cards per min
ute 48.
Arthur E. Jaeger-Cards thrown
CAB, misthrown 2, correct GAL, percent
age 1858, number of cards per min
ute "a.
S. F. Eberle-Cards thrown 643
misthrown 2, correct GAL, percentage
$3.50, number of cards per minute %.
A. G. Keel-Cards thrown 583, mis-
thrown 5, correct 57S, percentage 99.14,
number of cards per minute 20.
Mr. Mcbride was very much pleased
with the efficiency of all the clerks as
shown by this examination, and said
it was a pleasure to examine such a
postoffice