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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-12-18
A WAR STORY
That Phantom Yankee Army On The
Verdun Front
(From Literary DigeSt)

Among the stories now coming to
light of feats performed in the late
mix-up in Europe, one of the most
interesting is the account of hand
ful of American intelligence officers
who kept five crack German divisions
on their toes for several day, mo-
mentarily expecting an attack from an
army that never materialized for the
excellent reason that it did not exist.
The ,"X Army, as it was called
'functioneG' during the Meuse-Ar-
gonne battle last fall in the Etain
region just east of Verdun. The details
of its operations are set out in the
New York Tribune" as follows:
Five fresh divisions had been plac-
ed by the Germans on the Etain line.
These constituted their last and finest
reservoir of available divisions. The
Americans realized that the minute
the Germans decided that this was
not danger point, any or all of the
five, divisions could be withdrawn, re-
placed by exhausted and fragmentary
divisions coming from the battle
fronts, and that the appearance of
the fresh troops on line west of the
Meuse would have tremendous ef-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-12-18

Soon after the station began working.
the Germans located its whereabouts
and frequently shelled the woods and
vicinity, apparently in hopes of break
ing up the radio of this latest of an
noyanceS.
The X army also had a portable
radio station, which moved about and
represented itself as a different sta
tion every day or two.
The sector in which the \ army
was at work was directly under COM
mand of the 33rd French Corps, and
the rowing wireless station caused
considerable excitement among the
French soldiers, as it sent messages
to make the enemy believe that sew
eral American divisions had moved
into the area. The French, unaware
of the plans of the X army staff, at
times thought the Americans had lost
all sense of reason and on several oc-
casions so reported the wireless
plants.
! In addition to the wireless, the X
, army also had in operation, on the
front between BezonvauX and Fres-
mes, a telephone squad-a careless
squad, which set up telephone stations
here and there and sent messages
; and talked shop and gossiped at night
about the arrival of some old friend
from America with such and such an
outfit.
| The X army telephone squad took
no chance that the Germans might
not hear the conversations the Amer
leans desired them to record. They
deliberately grounded their wires SO
the enemy could "listen in and
crawled out into No Mans Land in
the darkness and hooked one of the
American wires over on to German
barbed wire in front of an abandon
ed trench system.
Two days after the X army began
functioning the results began to be
noticeable, the nervousness on the
part of the Germans being exhibited
in many ways, the enemy first sending
over a large number of airplanes to
make reconnoissances. The Germans
also began series of trench raids to
obtain prisoners for the purpose OF
identifying units of the forces oppo-
site them. German prisoners captured
by the French told of wild alarms in
the night on the part of the German
forces, hurried reinforcements of the
main line of resistance and various
other movements which indicated that
the enemy was exerting extreme
watchfulness on account of the acti-
vity of the little army being operated
by a handful of Americans.
When the armistice became effec-
tive, November II, the little Ameri-
can mythical X army still held its
ground in the field near Verdun, and
opposite, five crack German divisions
stood their guard not even suspecting
that they had been tricked by hand
full of ingenious young Yankees, who
were delighted at the results obtain
ed by their mischievous schemes,
which had worked so successfully in
deceiving the wise old German vete-
rams of five-year war.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-12-18

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chief question is: "How much can
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product depends on the policy
adopted.
Every man who has become ac-
quainted with Brunswick Tires
knows that. Brunswick standards
are again evident. This famous con-
noted as a leader in every
line it entered since 1845-has once
more proved that its policy is right.
A perfect tire is simply a matter
of knowledge and standards and
skill. No secrets nor patents pre-
vent making an ideal tire.
But standards come first. For In
tire making there is vast room for
skimping, for subtle economies, for
hidden shortcomings. Makers with
out the highest standards don't
build high-grade tires.
The Brunswick organization OF
tire makers includes a brilliant staff
Of technical experts. Not a man
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1919-12-18
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Men Who Appreciate Superatiue Values Prefer The Brunswick

among them has spent less than
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Each is a master of his craft.
And the new ideas they bring to
the attention of Brunswick direc-
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Every proved betterment is
adopted unanimously.
The Brunswick Tire is a combi-
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plus Brunswick standards Of manu-
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The result is a super-tire, the like
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Yet Brunswicks cost no more
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ise a surprise: And we feel certain
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Then good tires win have new
meaning to you.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
AMERICANS
, MAKING GOOD
Ee AT SIXTY-FIVE

Don't worry about old age. A sound
man Is good at any age. Keep your
body in good condition and you can be
rs hale and hearty and able to do your
pit" as when you were young fellow.
Affections Of the Kidneys and bladder
are among the leading causes of early
or helpless age. Keep them clean and
the other organs in working condition,
and you will have nothing to fear.
Drive the poisonous wastes from the
system and avoid uric acid accumula-
lions. Take GOLD MEDAL Harlem
Oil Capsules periodically and you will
find that you are as good as the next
fellow. Your spirits will be rejuvc-
mated, your muscles strong and your
mind keen enough for any task.
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules
viii do the work. But be sure to get
the original imported GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are re-
liable and should help you, or your
money will be refunded. For sale by
most druggists, In sealed packages
three sizes,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Marion Holden is sick.
Miss Tirzah Ayres has been i'll with
a hard cold.
Mrs. William NOyes OF Manchester
is the guest Of Miss Luella Goldsmith
Mrs. Carrie Abel was with relatives
in Hoosick Falls over the week end.
Ben ~ Estabrook of Great Barring
ton spent the week end with his
sister, Miss Mary Estabrook
The condition of Or. Bristol, who
has been seriously i'll, is reported to
be little more comfortable.
Miss Mollie Drysdale and brother
Alexander Drysdale are convalescing
from a severe cold and are out OF
doors today.
Mrs. Helen Waite has received
word that her son Randall Waite OF
the 102nd infantry of the 26th diyis
ion has arrived in this country and
is now at Camp Devens.
They couldn't wait until the 10th
Charles Clark and Fred Godfrey fish
ed the White Creek stream on Satur
day and claim they caught the limit
/ Turner II. Cranston tried his lucl
Monday and brought home five fin,
trout.
John NJ. Healy mail carrier is no
out with his bag today because of i'm
paired health He has secured an in
definite leave of absence from his dut
les and his route is being covered b
substitute carrier Samuel A. Pattel
sen, Jr
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
MORE STRINGENT LAW

Canada Is Trying to Curb lmmigra-
ton
Ottawa, April IA bill providing
more stringent regulations 70 rim
migration was introduced in the
House OF Commons today. Under the
bill the period under which an immi-
grant may be deported would be in
creased from three TO five years. and
rigid examination would be made Of
persons desiring 70 enter the country
Persons mentally or physically un'
tit: those unable TO read and write ,;
enemy aliens who have been deport'
ed from allied countries and behev-
ers in the overthrow Of constitution.
al government, would be excluded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
RAW FURS WANTED
Highest New York prices paid
for all kinds of raw furs.
.at, H0ossek Fnu., n. v.
-,u ]. Il. ROBERTSON.
4 Hoover food shib sails for Europe.

a Hoover food ship sails for Europe
Buel D. Miller, a former reporter
for the Evening Banner and ainbns
the first OF theiBehdington Boys 20
return from France With three gold
bars for is months Service overseas,
has arrived IN hisl home town. lie
enlisted in company Of The FIRST Yer
mont regiment soon after the declara-
ticn OF war and was in one OF the
early contingeuts sent across the At-
iantic Although he had one stay Of
considerable Length in hospital, he
has come Que Of his experience IN
good physical condition. Like the
other boys who went into the service
from bennington he is glad 10 reach
home and glad that he went.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

tice between Hungary and the enten-
te, It appears he did not do so be-
fore his departure today.
British residents will leave Satur'
day for Paris via Vienna, with them
will go American wives of Hungarians
who will be permitted - take their
money and effects. The government
seems to be doing everything possible
in favor of Americans and other for
eigners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
LLOYD GEORGE MtsUNDERsToop
Has Not Advised Recognition Of Boil
" sheyist Leaders 81 - \

Washington. April Lord Read
ing. the British ambassador authoriz-
ed the statement today that suggesr
tons that Preniieri Lloyd George had
advised the recognition of Lenine or
Trotzky, the Russian bolsehivik lead
ers. were wholly unfounded
The Ambassador made the follow.
ing statement with regard 10 the
suggestions which have appeared in
some quarters that Mr.. Lloyd George
had advised The recognition of Lenine
or Trotzky. ! am in position TO state
that these suggestions ore wholly
without foundation. Mr. Lloyd George
has mover suggested that Lenine and
rrotzAy should be recognized"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
CHANGE OF PLAN
The George Washington Is to Sail
Few Days Earlier.

Washington, D. c. April S.-'n an
nouncing tina; the transport. George
Washington, would sail from New
York for Bros;. FRIDAY instead Of
next Monday, tho date originally fixed
by Assistant Secretary Roosevelt, dis
closed that a change had been made
as the result Of q cablegram yester
day from Admiral BENSON az Paris in.
quiring when the ship could sail. She
should arrive al Bres, on the seven
teenth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
appreciation of the many acts of kind
ness extended by friends and neigh.
bors during our recent aiIliction, the
illness and death of our wife and
mother
John pelcher aud family.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
REPORTS OF PLANS DENIED

Navy OVUSldl5 say NO N'uV'S Nc
eeived for George Washington"
Washington. April Tn connec-
ion with the French reports Of plans
for the presidents return home, navy
officials said today that no orders
had been received regarding the
George Washington. but that vessel
was undertaking the usuel clean up
at Now York preparatory to sailing
for Brest April 10. This would place
her on the other side in time to start
back with the President by May I.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
ROCKEFELLER BAPTIST GIFT
Contributes s25o,ooO in Campaign for
Victory Fund.

New York. April John ID. Rookie
felier has contributed S25O,OOO to the
Victory Fund of the National Commit
tee for Northern Baptist Laymen and
will increase his gift 10 $4,000 II
the full quota Of S6.00O,OOO is raised
during the campaign for funds TO care
for aged Baptist ministers, it was
announced last night by DR.. Fred
erick p. Hassard, Director Of the
campaign
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
NEW ARMISTICE
NOT ARRANGED
Gen. Smuts Had Authority But Failed
20 Reach Aereement-5rtsh And
Americans Leaving Budapest

Budapest. Sunday-Although Gen.
Jan Christian SHUTS. who was sent
hero by the Paris peace conferneco
had authority to arrange new armis-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

FOR SALE "A nice little place
with Y acre of nice land, good 10
room house in good repair barn,
poultry house, s fine apple trees.
This place is on the North Bennington
Trolley Line. one mile from Benning-
ton. Price sl.s00. II. b. Hutchins,
407 Main street. 6it6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
DARTING, PIERCING
SCIATIC PAINS
Give way before the pene-
tratine effects Of Sloan's
Eminent

So do those rheumatic twinges and
the loin-aches OF lumbago, the nerve
Inflammation Of neuritis, the wry neck,
the joint wrench, the ligament sprain,
the muscle strain, and che throbbing
b-uise. if
The ease Of applying, the quickness
Of relief, the positive results. the clean
illness, and the economy Of Sloan's
Iinirnent make II university preferred.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

FOR SALE - Round dining table,
white iron bed with springs and mat
tress and a few other household arti-
cles, all in excellent condition. In
quire los Scott Street 66t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

FOR SALE IS horses, weight 1000
to 400 MS. at N D. Cones Sta bles
River street, tel ADM 66t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

FOR SALE - Baumeister, Orchestral
grand piano. First class condition.
Inquire Putnam House, Bennington,
Vermont. 59tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE - Wood. worked up for
the stove. Telephone l2l-2. Nelson
L. Rose. 67t2f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-08

FOR SALE - Household furniture
white enamel beds, heavy brass beds.
springs, mattresses, kitchen cabinet
round dining table and chairs, etc.
EVERYTHING on hand will be sold very
cheap. Win also buy for all second
hand goods. James Fox North street
underneath the Allard barber shop.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05
AACP
OLDS WARM MEETING

Many delegates are here attending
Sunday School Convention of the Chi
cago Conference, A. M, f. Church.
Sessions are being held at st. Marks
Church.
Or. 7. A. Boyer has just received Of
fetal confirmation Of his brothers
death In France
According to latest reports Dean
Mohr, A. f. +. is on his way home.
The drive Of the N. A A. c. /. is
proceeding very promisingly.
Mr. II. g. Kinner and family are
preparing to go to their summer nome
near NAshota
The picnic season has opened and
many picnics are planned Among
them that of the Choral study Club,
Household OF Ruth and others.
Mr.. Henry Jones Of sth ST. has taken
position in WauResha for the sum
mer.
Rev G 7 Threat is a valuable mem.
Der o: any organization or community,
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

strike there viii involve the entire
United States and Canada"
photographers and electrical work
ecs IN every section of the country are
demanding that | sanction the strike
they have VoteG and it viii be impos
sibte 70 Keep them At work much
longer ! viii announce the date OF the
general strike within seVent Tive
hours" Honankamp said today.
Vancouver Car Men Out
VANCOUVER, y. G., June 6-Street
car men Joined in the general strike
here today and thousands walked TO
work or took q day Off The decision
came after q meeting fasting several
hours.
The Vancouver sun, morning news
paper, was issued under direction of
the censor this morning, and carried
not "a line regarding the walkouts
here. The Sun is considering suspend
ing during the period of the strike
lnterurban street car service is stiu
effective.
The general strike here is in sympa-
thy with the Winnipeg strike. There is
no grievance between local employers
and employees
Winnipeg Settlement Near
WINNIPEG, Man, June Surface
Indications today pointed to renewed
intensity in the fight between the Vari-
Authoritative information, however
indicated a settlement with honor to
both sides" in the next Il hours.
Alderman Ernest Robinson, one of
the strike leaders, dispatched urgent
telegrams last night calling upon dele
gates from the entire Manitoba dis
trIct TO get here az soon as possible
FOR Il set ement OF the strike
In the meantime the strikers have
affected tightening OF their blockade.
Municipal officials and the citizens
committee of 1000 have accepted tho
gauge of battle laid down by the strik .
ers in ordering out milk and bread
workers, movie picture operators the
atre orchestras, stage hands, restaur-
ant workers and grave diggers
Mayor Gray and citizens committee
leaders said they have enlisted the aid
or returned soldiers to fight the strik
ers. Bread and milk stations have been
opened by the municipal authorities.
Arrangements have been made for po-
| lice protection if necessary They are
manned by citizen committee workers.
This latest strike order has closed up
practically all places of amusement and
restaurants
tentative plan for a settlement
with honor 90 both sides" has already
been completed by the mediation com
mission representing the four railroad
brotherhoocs, it is stated on good au-
thority This plan will be presented to-
day, for review by all factions
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05
MEMORIAL REFORMED CHURCH
TO DESERVE ANNIVERSARY

Memorial Reformed church will eD
serve it's second annual anniversary
Sunday. The Rev A. E DaaEHnann
p. D.. Of Shehoygan VIII speak in
brief German service at 10 a. m. and
will preach the anniversary sermon in
English at f0,30.
ct s .. m. the augmenthf Church
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

choir will give a sacred cantats, The
Eternal City by Gabriel. IT. DAHL
mann wfll speak briefly on The For
ward Movement IN the Reformed
Church"
Organization OF tho church was
completed just two years ago. and D..
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05
MILWAUKEE, BRANCH n
\
rote on Resolution Demanding
Democracy Refused by
President
lnlade News seryLcel

MILWAUKEE, The local branch
A. A. c. p. held a pubic mass meet
og on Saturday evening at st. Mark $
.burch. ostensibly to endorse the pro
osed Soldiers End Sailors club for
olored men. - 1t was known that
,ere was some opposition to the terms
which the War Camp Community
arvice had offered the club, the meet
9 was largely attended n was call
Nv and was in charge Of those who
rongly favored the club upon the
rms offered.
The president in a few words stated
le purpose o. the meeting was to dis
lss the matter Of the proposed club
nd suggested that every one have
1metbing 10 say. Very little, how
yer, was done as 10 one seemed quite
IRE where to begin For few min
ties it reminded one Of Quaker meet
az Then II was that Mr. c. II De
eef arose and asked leave to offer a
solution. The chair was in doubt
neither Mr.. De Reef could read his
asolution without having the time
sed in 80 doing counted as part Of
re time allowed him for discussion.
vote Of the house was necessary to
nable him to do So
After reading the resolution the pro
oscr moved its adoption and imme
lately Rev j. S. Woods seconded it,
nd something was before the house
n action Ii was debated pro and
IN for nearly two hours and though a
otc upon it had hocu demanded. the
resident finally land it ON The table of
is own viii and motion
The resolution Itself was very short
onsisting Of less than seventy words
was preceded by a much longer pre-
mblo in which there WAS set forth
aasons for the resolution that the
oldiers were promised democracy and
b accept less would be an acknowledg
ent that the promise was a snare and
delusion. that this state and city
ad never Countenanced discrimina
on In public institutions and il was
OF becoming TO experiment on soldiers
ld sailors fresh from a war for world
enacracy, that there was no desire
the part OF the colored people to as.
ociate with whites who do not want
EN-, but these clubs were not intended
force anyone into the homes or pri
ate circles OF others that amy pre-
dice whatever viii be iusurmount
Ole il those who do not share in il
iemselyes truckle to II and natter il
nd accept II as Law of nature"
The resolution follows
Therefore. BE Il Resolved, That the
ilwaukee Branch OF the National AS
'ciation for the Advancement OF Col
ed People declines to endorse tht
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The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05
EGYPTIAN WOMEN BUY
AMERICAN MADE HATS

ALEXANDRIA - American hats
adorn the heads OF Egyptian women
It's one of the results of aggressive
American business methods. Tho the
British have the advantage of govern
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05
NATION WIDE WIRE
STRIKE LOOMS
TELEGRAPHERs IN ALLAN a
STILL OUT; VANCOUVER CAR
MEN QUIT; WINNIPEG SET
ELEMENT NEAR

WASHINGTON. June 5-Presideut
S. J Konenkamp of the Commercial
Photographers Union OF America today
declared that unless the Atlanta stu
alton is settled very quickly the
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

mental control, the American salesman
has met the growing demand of the
Egyptian women for things western
and Paris chapeaux are not in il with
creations from across the sea.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

II is wen to remember that anything
a German statesman says about the
peace terms is said for home consump-
ton, and has nothing to DO with the
afixing of signatures.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

home at IA West Johnson street Ledi-
Gated year ago.
The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1919-06-05

CLEVELAND ohio RI The Quick
ShOe Repair company, S418 HouGh ave
nue, a corporation IN this city, which
il to run a chain of shoe repair shops
equipped with modern machinery, has
decEied to give preference 70 cU4oreo
shoernAheTs and repaartn-s over for
eiRnerS, whenever they can secure
corngeaent men.