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had established itself on tie west
slopes of Richene Hill.
The Fifty-eighth brigade of the
Twenty-ninth division (Morton). under
command of the French Eighteenth
division. against considerable opposi-
ton pushed forward into the woods
south Of Richene Hill on the Sth. and
during the next two days completed
the capture of those woods. On the
18th, the Twenty-ninth division took
command of its Fifty-eighth brigade.
Its Fifty-seventh brigade, still under
the French Eighteenth division, on the
18th made important gains In the Bots
d'Ormont.
In conjunction with the operations
by the French Seventeenth corps, the
Fifth corps (Cameron) attacked In
force October 8 and continued its eff
forts the next two days. The Third
division (Buck) progressed on the 9th,
and after fierce fighting seized Made
leine farm, which had previously
proved stumbling block, and partly
cleared the Bots de Cunel. The follow
ing day 1t completed the capture of
that wood and on the 18th extended
its gains to the northwest.
The Thirty-secOnd division (Haan)
reached ROmagne October 9 and pene-
trated the enemy trenches on Cote
Dame Marie on the 10th, but was driv-
en- from the latter and established its
lines on the southern slopes of the
hill.
Ninety-First Suffers Heavy Casualties.
The Ninety-first division (Johnston),
on the left of the Thirty-secOnd divi-
sion, fought all day on the 9th for
Hill 255. suffering heavy casualties,
and the following day occupied the
position. The advance then continued
until stopped on Hill 2SS and the Cote
Dame Marie. The division was re-
lieved the night Of October IL.
The First division (SumiDeralD, in
cult enemy positions on and near Hill
272 on the 9th, and established its line
on the 10th north of the Cote de NAL
dab. 1t also was relieved on the 18th.
During the operations of the 9th and
10th, the One Hundred and Eighty
first brigade John B. McDonald) Of
the Ninety-first division was attached
to the First division, being transferred
to the Thirty-second division on the
night of the 10th.
The advance of the Third corps
(Bullard) was bitterly contested by
the enemy, but October 10 the Fourth
division (Hines) fought it's way for
ward beyond the Cunel-Brieulles road.
Two determined assaults against the
Bots de Peut de Faux were broken up,
but on the third attempt the northern
edge of that wood was attained. The
division gained the far side Of the
Bots de FOret on the 18th against Sc.
we're opposition.
The Eightieth division (Cronkhite)
on the 9th, in the face of very heavy
fire. pushed forward to short dis
lance north of the Bots des Ogons.
The divisions attacks continued, and
when relieved two days later it had
reached line slightly south and east
of Cunel.
On the front of the First corps Gig
getD the opposition encountered Oh
the 10th was less determined, and the
Eighty-second division Duncan) by
midnight had established its line be-
yond Marco, while the line of the Sew
enty-seventh division (Alexander) ran
westward from there. On the 18th,
however, the fighting was severe, yet
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New York Dairy Progress

An interesting report was recently
made on COW testing In New York
state by the State Farm Bureau Fed
Grafton Dairy committee. In review
of dairy progress during 1880. 1t was
stated that production records were
kept on 10000 more cows than in the
previous year. and in 800 herds close
culling of improbable cows is going
on. Heifers raised have increased in
number in the state from 10000 in
1926 to $4,000 yearlings in 1890. Over
700 more dairymen started keeping
records of their herds last year, and
1,500 milk scales were sold during the
year. The total number of cows on
test in this way in February. 1870. was
29,69S. Now II Is around 10000.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

China's Right to Title of 'Mother of Gardens

The late Ernest II. Wilson, who was
undoubtedly the worlds foremost au-
thority on plant introductions from
China and keeper Of the Arnold ar
boretum of Harvard university, re-
marks that "China is, indeed. the
Mother of Gardens, for of the coun-
tries to which our gardens are the
most deeply indebted she holds the
foremost place"
There is hardly garden in this
country or Europe that is not in
debted to China for the plants that
embellish it. The forsythia, the Yulan
magnolias, the peonies, the parents
of our modern roses. be they hybrid
tea, rambler or palyantha; many of
the aZaleas and primroses peaches.
oranges, lemons and grapefruit have
been brought to us from China.
The Portuguese reached China in
1916 and took back with them to their
settlements in India the sweet orange.
which was later introduced into Por
tugal Mr.. Wilson says that. so far
as he has been able to discover. this
was the first plant taken to Europe.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
Only Temporary Darkness

A Denver man of twenty-three
years was wearied of life. He wrote
a 20-page death note and went to
vacant lot to kill himself. He placed
a pistol to his temple and pulled the
trigger. A few minutes later passers-
by found his body sprawled in the
lot, the pistol beside him. When po-
lice arrived he was sitting up. The
pistol had failed to fire, but he had
tainted at the click of the trigger.
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Lost 20 Lbs. of Fat
In Just 4 Weeks

Mrs. Mae West of st. Louis, NO.,
writes: 'pm only % yrs. old and
weighed 40 lbs. until taking one
box of your Kruschen Salts just 4
weeks ago. 1 now weigh 80 lbs. I
also have more energy and further
more I've never had a hungry mo-
ment."
Fat folks should take one half
teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts in
glass of hot water every morning
before breakfast-an So cent bottle
lasts 4 weeks-you can get Kruschen
at any drug store in America.
If not joyfully satisfied after the
first bettle-money back.
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General PerSRlinS'S
Story OF the a. Il. r.
% SG S .s by General
a n Sa as HF"'d'sS % John H. Fersking
by General
John IL. PeTshing

counter-attacks. In similar hard fight
ing the Eighteenth division gained a
foothold in the Bots des Ogons, against
very heavy machine gun fire.
In the attack of the Fifth corps, the
Third division pushed forward in the
face of strong resistance. During the
next two days this division extended
its gains, but could make no Roadway
against the Bots de Cunel. The Thir-
ty-second division, which had taken
CiergeS October l, advanced to Just
south Of Gesnes on the fourth despite
very severe hostile fire, and next day
captured that town.
On the left Of the army, the First
corps was very successful. The First
division in fine display of power on
October 4, drove deep wedge into the
enemy's line. This was of great value
in affording space for the attack to-
ward the Argonne to be launched later.
The fighting here was characterized
by the stubborn nature of the German
resistance and the offensive spirit of
the division.
Case of the "Lost Battalion"
The right of the Twenty-eighth d.
vision fought its way down the Aire
river in liaison with the First and
captured Chehery. The left of the d.
vision encountered much opposition
and made but slight gains, notwith-
standing its repeated attacks. The di-
vision was now facing west for nearly
three miles along the Aire river. The
Seventy-seventh division between Sep
TENDER 20 and October continued its
attacks in the Argonne, advancing
about a mile over difficult terrain.
In the assault of October a mixed
battalion Of the division moved for
ward more rapidly than the troops on
it's right and left, and became COM
pletely surrounded by the enemy. 1t
became popularity known as the "Losi
Battalion"
For four days every effort of the
division to relieve this beleaguered
force was unsuccessful, and every eff
fort of the Germans to force its sur
render was without avail.
French Call for Help.
In the meantime the French Fourth
army on our left had been held up at
Blanc Mont. AS consequence, Mar
shall Foch appealed to me for assist
ance. Although / was loath to spare
any troops from our front, so serious
was our own situation, l sent, in ac-
cordance with my promise, the Second
division Uejeune), which was fol-
lowed later by the Thirty-sixth wv.
r. Smith,.
October the Second division, &C
companied by French tanks, in bril-
liant maneuver against heavy machine
gun resistance, stormed and captured
the dominating German positions on
the Medeah Farm-Blanc Mont Ridge.
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River Highway

The Colorado river is 1000 miles
long. 1t is navigable for steamers az
far as Callcilly, 612 miles from its
mouth. 1t is thought that it can be
made navigable to the foot of the
Grand canyon. 81 miles higher. The
first attempt to navigate the upper
part was made in 1891. In 1893 the
stream was proved navigabIe for 100
miles between Green river and Catar-
act canyon.
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IiphtninP's Prank

Lightning struck four sides OF
house in Battle Creek, Mich, without
injuring the occupants. In the bed
room, where Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. j. Ack-
ley were sleeping, it shattered a mir
ror. On the front porch it ruined
two sets of golf clubs. On the north
side of the house 1t raised the roof
an inch. On another side it came in
along the radio aerial.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
AT the Waterfall

"You must not fish here. 1t is my
water"
SIS it your water up aboveT
"No."
"Then l will wait here until the
water from above arrives here
Stockholm Vart Hem.
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Fit In

A certain amount Of independence
s good for a man, but he should also
be able to cooperate. 1t is wisdom to
get along with the other fellow. SO
throw away your hammer and pat the
other fellow on the back.-Grit.
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War

Nations fight and kill off their youne
men. Then the older men get together
md discuss the sweet peacefulnes.
md fellowship of helping the variou'
ations out of the holes they dug
ISN'T war absurd ?-ToledO Blade.
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Stars Always Shining

The darkest night that ever fell
upon the earth never hid the light
never put out the stars. II only
made the stars more keenIy. kindly
glancing as If in protest against tn.
darkness.-EliOt.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

From that time to the present era
there has been constant flow of new.
plant introductions from the East to
Europe and America.-New York
Herald Tribune
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

EXCESS acid is the common cause
of indigestion. 1t results in pain and
sourness about two hours after eat
ing. The quick corrective is an alkali
which neutralizes acid. The best
corrective is Phillips Milk of Mag
nesia. 1t has remained standard with
physicians in the so years since its
Invention.
One spoonful of Phillips Milk Of
Magnesia neutralizes instantly many
times its volume in acid. Harmless,
and tasteless, and yet its action is
quick. You will never rely on crude
methods, once you learn how quickly
this method acts.
Be sure to get the genuine.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

Young men make the mistake of
their lives falling in love with those
who don't like their type.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

A flea story, like a snake story, Is
sure to stir mp some one who knows
q more amazing one.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
Harvest

"Why that net at the railroad
cressingT
ITO catch auto parts"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
Question

~Time is money"
"Then why amt every hobo rich7"
Courir-JournaL
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
Thrifty Wife

els your wife economical"
"Sometimes. She had only twen-
ty-six candles on her fortieth birth
day cake last night"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02
CHAPTER TX

The Meuse-Argonne operations car
ried out between October and IL con-
sisted of four specific attacks, as fol
lows:
~ October Z. The First corps, en-
pioying the Eightysecond division be-
tween the First and Twenty-eighth
divisions, attacked the eastern edge
of the Argonne forest.
(2) October g. The French Seven
teenth corps. REINFORCED by the Amer
lean Thirty-third and Twenty-ninth
divisions. attacked east of the Meuse
on the front Beaumont Brabant sur
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1931-10-02

and continued on toward st. Etienne,
which was taken on October with
the aid Of one brigade of the Thirty
sixth division. This success carried
forward the French divisions on its
right and left and. as reported by
General Gouraud, enabled the whole
Fourth army to advance.
Our Second Army Organized.
The broadening of the front of at
tack to the east of the Meuse and the
probability that we should soon be-
come engaged along our whole line
made it advisable to establish another
army. Accordingly, the Second army
was formed with its front extending
from the MOselle to Fresnes- en-Woevre,
and placed under the command Of Ma.
jor General Billiard on the twelfth.
The remainder of our front from
Fresnes-e TO the Argonne for
est, inclusive, was left under the First
army, to which Major General Liggett
was assigned. Both commanders were
recommended by me for promotion to
lieutenant general.
My status now became that of CON-
mander of group of armies. Major
General Summerall was placed in COM
mand of the Fifth corps to relieve Ma
jOr General Cameron, who was given
command of the Fourth division. Ma
jor General Hines was promoted to the
command of the Third corps in place
OF General Billiard. Major General
Dickman, commanding the Fourth
corps, was given the First corps and
Major General Muir the Fourth.
These changes generally took effect
October II but l retained direct conf
mand of the First army until the six
taopth
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CHAPTER LIx

The second phase of the Meuse- Ar
gonne operation. the period from Oc-
tober 1 to IL, involved the heaviest
strain on me and the army.
There was little time to make read
justments among the troops, heavily
engaged. without giving the enemy a
respite in which to strengthen his de.
lenses and bring up reserves.
The general attack was resumed at
8 a. m. on October 4, meeting desper-
ate resistance by the enemy. In this
attack, the Fourth division of the
Third corps, in three days bitter fight.
ing. captured and held the Bots de
Fays, making gain of over a mile
Advances into the Bots lie Peut de
laux were forced back by vicious
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-06-26

wearing shoes of latest model. Take
note Of the very low heels, which
is a characteristic feature of foot
wear designed for young moderns
whose needs are being made
special consideration by designers
and dealers this season. Her
sleeveless jacket is bright red.
A high style note for summer
in shoes which are refreshingly
new and different is the sandal.
During the coming months the
center of attraction promises to be
sandals which range from sports
types to ultra evening modes of the
most fanciful conceptions. Sandals
with vamp sections made of
straps in combinations of black
patent and white kid, also in brown
and white combinations. will be
smart for sports and general day
time wear.
Charming for dressy yet conserv-
ative wear are the new sandals
which are made of exquisitely
fine and soft navy or brown kid
skin. AS to the very elaborate eve
ming sandals, the feet Of the an
cient Greek goddesses were en-
cased in no more artistic and pic
turesque types.
&C. 1881. Western Newspaper Union.)
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Food for Children
BY NELLIE MAXWELL

1T is gratifying to learn that the
4 growing child may eat almost
everything that the older members
of the family eat, if the food is sim
pie, well prepared and nutritious.
For a simple dessert that the whole
family may eat with impunity, try
baked or steamed custards. Pre-
pare them by using two eggs to a
pint of milk, a pinch of salt, two
tablespoonfuls of sugar, or honey,
and if all the teeth are good for
grinding, add a tablespoonful of
freshly-grated coconut for the top
of each custard. Sprinkle with Gin
namon or nutmeg and chill before
serving. To cook, set the custard
cups in a pan of water-nOt too
deep to boil up and into the cups
and cook until just firm enough to
be like heavy cream. Test with
knife in the center of each. If it
comes out clean the custard Is
ready to remove from the heat.
Take out of the water and place in
old water to chill.
We are allowed to give even the
small child who has his grinding
teeth fresh shredded cabbage as
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turning in the direction of hand
some "sportsy" footwear. The
smartest sports shoes are eye
leted this season. Which is to
be expected since most everything
else on the summer style program
from millinery to footwear has eye
lets. Even our pOcketbooks, our
gloves and our belts are being eye
leted nowadays.
With her stunning white kid-an-
CORA frock the young sportswoman
shown at the top in the picture is
wearing a pair of ultra-smart per-
forated oxfords, just the sort every
style-wise woman will be wanting
as summer advances. High style
points to be observed in this cos
tune are the wide. belt, the tri-color
scarf and the small soft white hat,
knitted caps of this type being in
the spotlight Of fashion at this mo-
ment.
Other sports shoes which keep In
step with the mode are those of
white buck with dark kidskin CON-
binations. The outstanding note
about shoes of this type is the gen.
erous use made of the black, brown
or navy kid, which contrasts the
white. The young woman seated
in the foreground Of the picture Is
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Ways g 3 A a. S5Giy S3;y}11s,s for
Rv MARY GRAHAM RONNER lIlC O1ulCIc Gil
BY MARY GRAHAM BONNER

any better" said Mrs. Goose. In
the first place we have shorter
necks than the swans"
1.-The swans are beautiful" said
Mrs. Duck. You can't pretend
that you think it fine to have short
er necks, l hope.
Il should hate to think you were
as conceited as that"
Don't think, then," said Mrs.
Goose, "if you hate to think we
might be conceited.
I'VE arel It's true. And we have
something about which to be con-
ceited."
people often say as stupid as
a GOOSE" said Mrs. Duck, "and
now l know the reason why"
Poor Ducky," said Mrs. Goose.
you care so much about what is
nice and what isn't and what is
pleasant and what isn't.
Il think you are so foolish"
"Well, good-day," said Mrs.
Duck. She had found it quite use
less to try to be friendly with Mrs.
Goose.
She had tried it before and it
hadn't worked out, and she had
tried ii now, and it still hadn't
worked.
Mrs. Goose just didn't want to
be bothered with Mrs. Duck, so
Mrs. Duck left.
Co. 1881. Western Newspaper Union)
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go GOD morning, Mrs. Goose" a
- cackled Mrs. Duck. "HOW I

60 GOD morning. Mrs. Goose"
~ cackled Mrs. Duck. "How
are you today?"
I'D be better" said Mrs. Goose,
in shrill voice, "if you left me
alone"
I'm sure you don't mean that"
said Mrs. Duck. "Your feelings are
hurt because none of us have paid
you any attention.
"YeS, you've grown bitter"
Nonsense" said Mrs. Goose. 81
love the quiet"
You can't say So" said Mrs.
Duck pleasantly. because l feel
sure that it isn't true"
Its quite true" said Mrs. Goose,
swapping GROSSLY. II love to be left
alone.
IT'S not only a pig l don't like.
don't care about any outsiders.
Geese are good enough for me-"
81 think" said Mrs. Duck, that
you have been alone so long that
you don't know how it is TO have
friends.
'Tll be your friend, and we'll be
so happy calling on each other"
81 don't want you for a friend"
said Mrs. Goose. 81 have Mr.. Gan
der and the little goslings. They
are such precious children"
''rm glad you like some crea-
tures." said Mrs. Duck. She was
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1ot Into Wrong Green OUercoat
The Weekly Short Story-By ROSE BENTLEY

ELEANOR saw the broken chain
IL of her bag dangling from the
pocket of a smartly tailored green
topcoat. Buttoned inside the top
coat was a tall man, who seemed
in a hurry.
She did not cry out-that was not
the Bradley way. She simply left
the crowded car and followed the
man in the green coat. EleanOr's
quick, pattering feet stopped short
as the man suddenly paused under
a lamppOst and whirled about. His
right hand thrust into his pocket as
If in search of a weapon. and then
remained there. His other hand
awkwardly went up to remove his
hat at sight of the girl lingering
timidly near by.
You were following me?" he
asked shortly.
''Yes, | am missing my bag"
"What have ! got to do with it?"
you should be ashamed of
yourself!" she cried in sudden in
dignatiOn. "You know it is in your
coat pocket this very moment"
Then his right hand came out of
his pocket and with it came FL
eanor's pretty beaded bag with the
cut and broken chain dangling His
face was a study in angry aston
ishment. She saw that his gray
eyes flashed like stee! as he faced
her.
81 don't know who you are, mad
am" he said slowly, but from
what you say you seem to be the
owner of this bag. Have you
formed any idea of how it came to
be in my pocketT'
Eleanor laughed sarcastically.
1.-THE car was crowded" she MUIR
INJURED reminiscently, "and it was
easy for anyone-who wanted to
a pickpocket, | mean-to cut the
handle Of the bag and put it into
the side pocket of his OvercOat.
And when the owner discovered the
loss of the bag, the car was
stopping and she saw a man in
green overcOat alighting, and she
saw the handle of her bag hang
ing from his pOcket-that is all"
"That is only the beginning" he
laughed shortly. "for l did not
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know the bag was in my pocket IN
til | heard footsteps behind me
and turned to see who it waS-put-
ting my hand in my pocket as
did so-and VOLTA The bag" He
put it in her outstretched hand with
a little bow. Il hope you will be-
lieve me-"
Thank you" murmured Eleanor,
longing to flee and very much
afraid to in the presence of this
cool young criminal.
He stood aside so that she could
pass on. They were near the cor
ner. and just around the corner
was the pretty row of bungalows
where her brother lived, if she
could only reach there in safety.
81 am afraid you did not believe
my story, after ALL"
at was a very-a very nice
story, indeed" she assured him,
as she hurried away. She did not
go far. Before she reached the
corner there was the sound of run
ming feet.
The man in the green OVercOat
was still standing under the lamp
post, and coming swiftly upon him
from the rear was another man,
also in an overcOat that looked
green. There was something in his
Outstretched hand that he pointed
at the first man, as he cried
hoarseIy:
"Give me that bag, see?"
What bag?' asked the first
youth.
"The dinky handbag-it's mine
1t wasn't meant for you-no
fOolin'." The hand that held the
weapon descended upon the head
of the victim.
Eleanor remembered that there
was a police whistle in the pretty
bag in her hand, and she blew it
shrilly.
The man bending over the pros
trate form uttered an oath and
dashed across the street and
straight into the arms of a police
man, who carried him away to
Jail. Eleanor told her story in a
shaky tone, but she did not men,
ton the matter of the beaded bag,
and the prisoner was hailed into