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American Falls Press v VOLUME XVIII. AMERICAN FALLS, TOWER COUNTY, IDAHO. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1918. NUMBER 94 CAMBRAI STRONGHOLD FALLS ENEMY TUT TO FLIGHT Thirty German Divisions Routed and Cavalry Pursuing in the Open—Luon and La Ferre in Pincers Grip—In Argonne Americans Form Junction With French. A The German troops on a 20-mile front in the Cambrai-St. Quentin sa lient were put to flight Wednesday and the British cavalry is reported to he pursuing them, the infantry march ing in columns of four through vil lages hastily abandoned by the enemy. The deepest gain was about nine miles and there are no signs of the advance slowing up. On the contrary it was reported to be going faster ev ery hour, with clear ground ahead. Cambrai is in ruins, but is in the hands of the British. Everything that could be ruined by fire and explosives was destroyed by the enemy before departing. No less than thirty divis ions of the enemy are retreating. North of Cambrai the Canadians at tacked and penetrated deeply. The British marched through Berty with out opposition. They reached the out skirts of Troisvillers and hold Mau rois and Honnechy. Large forces of the enemy have been seen from the air fleeing from the vicinity of Le Ga teau. Maritz fell early and the British reached Busigny and passed quickly through Bohain. These are only a few' of more than a score of towns cap tured. Many thousands of prisoners and quantities of field and machine guns were taken as well as vast stores of dther booty, which the enemy did not have time to destroy. The whole of Cambrai is in British possession. The Canadians were first to enter the town. Ten thousand pris oners and from 100 to 200 guns were captured. The formidable German defense sys tem between Cambrai and St. Quen tin. which had been so carefully and painstakingly built up by the Germans during the past four years, has been utterly demolished, and British, Amer ican and French troops are out in the open country eastward in pursuit of the retreating enemy. The victory seemingly is a complete one, and with General Foch's strategy working smoothly in bending back the German line in one great converging movement, the Germans apparently are in a seriouB predicament. From the region northwest of Rheims to the Meuse river north of Verdun, the French and Americans are slowly but surely pushing the Germans backward toward the Belgian border. Under the avalanche of steel hurled 4' at them on the Cambrai-St. Quentin sector the Germans could not live. | and were forced to flee eastward. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy, who had the temerity to at tempt to make a stand. On the other hand the casualties of the allies are declared to have been small, those of the Americans being less than half the number of prisoners taken by them. Where the enemy proposes to make his next stand can not be foretold, buf probably an effort for a turnabout will be attempted along'the Valencienncs Sedan front. After this line the only known German defensive position west of the Rhine is the Meuse river. The Americans are already threaten ing to make this line untenable, hav ing started an advance up the valley on the eastern side of the stream to ward Sedan. - BACKS AGAINST THE WALL. Germany's Armies Ire Fighting Des perately While the Kaiser is Try ing to Arrange Terms. The German armies are attempting the most desperate resistance of the war. They have been commanded to hold or die, according to dispatches from the front, giving the allies the impres sion that they have not been beaten, while Berlin proceeds with its peace plot. , In default of sufficient field ar tillery the Huns are massing all avail able trench mortars, howitzers and high velocity guns at critical points in their tfforts to stop the slow, ceaseless allied advances, while from v ftussia, the Ukraine and the east gen erally, every possible German soldier is being turned into the war's bloody maw in the west. Hospitals throughout Germany have been raked of nearly fit convalescents. Reports have been received in- Paris that a levee enmasse would be at tempted in the event that President Wilson's reply to the armistice pro posal was unfavorable, as a last re sort to prevent total collapse of the empire. It is also reported that Belgian ci vilians are being forced to work on line after line of defenses about Os tend. Zebrugges and Bruges, indicat ing that Field Marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorf consider rear guard fighting across Belgium inev itable if they hope to arrive at the Antwerp-Namur-Metz line. The Laon salient is gradually break ing. The British and Amercans are driving one prong of the pincers deep bevond St. Quentin and Cambrai, 4* while the French and Americans are doing the same between Rheims and A'erdun. Short of guns, ammunition, airplanes . and reserves, Ludendorff is frenziedly shuttling what he has from one point to another, fighting an ever-increasing battle. • r + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 4 + + PROCLAMATION. ♦ ♦ ♦ + To the Citizens of American Falls: By order of the Board of Health of the State of Idaho, I hereby proclaim and direct that all churches and places of pub lic assemblage, theatres and places of amusement, dances, etc, close down and remain so closed until further notice, to prevent the spreading of the disease known as Spanish in fluenza. This order to take ef fect Friday, October 11th. WM. J. HANSON, Mayor. ♦ * ♦ * t * ♦ ♦ 4 4 + 4 + 4 + + 4 * + 4 * 4 4 4 * 4 + 4 + + ++++++++++++++++ ALL ASSEMBLAGES FORBIDDEN BY STATE BOARD OF HEALTH Churches, Lodges, Patriotic Meetings, Theatres. All Under Ban—Schools Alone Excepted—Pool Halls and Places Where People Congregate Are Included. The State Board of Health, Wed nesday, issued orders suspending all public assemblages and closing all places of amusement where people congregate. Churches, lodges, picture shows, theatres, patriotic and polit ical meetings, are all under the ban. Public schools are the only excep tions. and they will be closed if in r fluenza breaks out in them. Pool halls and Red Cross meetings were added in a supplementary statement issued yesterday by the secretary of the state board of health. The purpose of the drastic order is to prevent the spread of influenza in Idaho if possible. It exists now in six counties, Twin Falls, Gooding, Canyon. Ada, Nez Perce and Bonner. So far as known there are only thirty cases but the disease spreads rapidly and owing to its severity in some localities the state board deemed it wise to take every precaution. In a statement yesterday, Dr. Ri wer, secretary of the state board of health, said the reason schools excluded from the order was because it was believed the children could be watched better if they were kept to gether than if mingling with other people in the streets, or playing with each other without supervision. But that if the disease brope out in the schools they would be promptly closed along with other places. It was reported yesterday that there were three cases in Power county, two at Neeley and one at American Falls, but the rumor proved to be untrue. The greatest watchfulness should were be kept, however, as it is likely to appear in unexpected places. For the benefit of the public the suggestions ot Surgeon General Blue, of the IT. S. Health department, are printed else where in this issue. They are a 'little lengthy, but it will be time well spent, to read them. The epidemic, runs its course in about three months, according to the secretary of the state board of health, and this will be the maximum limit of time in which the closing order may- be in effect. In all probability it will be in effect a much shorter time. -|WSf LEWIS < OI \TY COUNCIL ROODS IT SLACKERS. Weatliv North Idaho Men Subscribe After Refusing to Buy S.MMI and Agree to Give #.">0(1 in Associ ated War Drive. In the opinion of Montie B. Gwinn. chairman of the sta.te Liberty Loan committee, the Lewis county council of defense is composed of good finan ciers. At one session with Peter Fox, a wealthy land owner in that county, Mr. Folc was indcced to raise his anty from nothing to $3000 in Liberty Bonds and in addition to give $500 for the seven war activities as soon as the drive is opened. Mr. Fox was asked by the committee to buy a $500 bond. He not only refused but gave the com mittee a good scoring. His wealth is estimated at $90,000. W. E. Marekel of A'ollmer also ap peared before the council to show why he had not boufcfit any bonds. Marekel had been solicited by three members of the eommlttge and insulted them, and definitely slated he did not in tend to buy any bonds. It is stated that he did not buy any of the third issue. The result of his conference with the council was that he shook loose $3000 for Liberty Bonds and will drop $500 into the war activities fund when called upon. 4WSS' Japan has delivered her first con tract ship to the United States ship ping board. It was included in the September statement of deliveries. Although the Japanese construction will not average more than one a month, the ships which she contrac ted to build are of the large cargo type. One hundred and thirty-six deaths from pneumonia occurred at Camp Sherman, Ohio, between noon and 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The total deaths since the outbreak of influenza at the camp are 576. The Single Service corporation of New A'ork has made a record in the making of hand grenades, of more than 100 a minute. The enrollment of recruits for the merchant marine'during September of nearly 11,000 is two and a half times the capacity of the shipping board's twelve training ships. j j passing; them up V -I 77 ) j ! j j j ! I > \> / 7 y ^ ù r * n «i 5^ ® I* B» ** * m 0 I « il n » ni, /m h *1 m m '* in || * * » If] Hi . ft. I rrt . fp; t I «V i | ; j j I I 1 j ; i I ; ! ! ! ; , yy\ j fb V> v - # I iMTA d, tr ■ s w ^'A 17, rt S,< v. r \ / ? r, ß \ m ( /mm ■ 14 ■J ^ ' 71 * //till ) 1 /. ÏY. rY. 1 * 48 » 71 ;1 ■/// a 1 m w FARMER V w ■ 1 & g m - , / lull \\%ps j H ■ T, ■ , I« k M J 4$ /fl I ■ y Vi I km i rr ■H i w/mm . (im—) 7 STARTING A LIFE KASIT iimmmzi mas >•**: V : m ? ■ »4 . ÜPii u ■ 4 «• ■>* i I ■V W: -«X 4 I ill m m \ 96. r J S.; i m ■t m m -.-'Jr SL f r 1 ifa » . m«* là b. igl: I m . 1 % t V" m V! it m f $9$ ■ . . . . . . . , ment is about to try not without evident trepidation, the great American doughnut. Probably future generations of Marie Celestes and Madeleine Fautines will not think of serving up supper without doughnuts. The scene is in a Red Cross "hut" near the front lines, very likely in iminent danger of a shell upsetting things. ■* r m t - . ■ , ■> ■ m .' y.< I i n ■y i i l J ■ This Poilu, probably a liaison sergeant attached to an American regi Back up the Franeo-American courage that jests In the face of death with an over-subscription to the Fourth Liberty Ixian. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + * I * + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + It is urgently requested that all persons having knitting needles in their possession which belong to the chapter. will bring them in at once. The knitting committee wishes all sweaters and socks to be turned in as soon as possible, as a shipment is to be made. •i * RED CROSS NOTES. i By orders from headquarters, no more socks will be accepted which have colored stripes knitted into them. Gray stripes may be put into white socks or white stripes into gray socks, but no yarn which by any possibility might fade may be used. The linen quota was filled and a shipment made on AA'ednesday. It is earnestly requested that more workers present themselves at the Red Cross rooms. The rooms are open Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday af ternoons. and there are surgical dres sing classes Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening. The quota of refugee dresses is completed and they will be shipped at oncé. ; Miss Shoup. from Red Cross head quarters at Seattle, talked to the la- J dies on Tuesday afternoon at the Ho tel Remington, and made plain many things which had not been quite clear. Miss Shoup's talk was very interesting ing and instructive. I So much matter pertaining to the ues made of Red Cross money has been received by the committee I publicity that it is impossible to have it published, but if anyone wishes to know what is being done with the mon They may learn by calling at the Red Cross rooms, where this infor mation is on file. It furnishes most interesting reading, The order regarding the closing of Picture shows, churches, etc., on ac count of Spanish influenza, does not apply to Red Cross rooms. Rather, we are asked to redouble our efforts and be ready to render every possible assistance, should this epidemic strike our vicinity. ■ n T * 4 4 4 + + 4 + 4 4 ; 4 4 J 4 ♦ + + ♦ I 4 4 4 + I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 +♦♦♦♦+++♦♦♦♦++++++ A drive forward on a ten mile front costs approximately $ 1 . 000.000 per hour for the first 24 hours, to say nothing of the cost of human lives, which can not be estimated in dollars and cents. Americans have been driving on a fiftv mile front for two weeks or Tour Liberty Loan more. money is needed to help meet this cost. October 12 Is the day fixed by President AA'ilson for all who have not subscribed to do so. ♦ ♦ + * * ♦ ++++++++++++++++♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦+++♦+♦♦♦♦ 4 , 4 . 4 . j, Jk 4 . J. JL s. J. J. a. J. Charlie Zaylor. while hunting re cently, saw some "prettv big tracks." The patriotic workers for the Red Cross completed a great number of, garments for the women of Belgium. under the supervision of Mrs. John Schuldt. chairman. John and Frank Schuldt recently made a trip to American Falls with loads of wheat. + + * KEEPING SPRINGS NEWS. * George Pollard. Mace Rogers and T. O. Edgert were Rockland visitors Saturday. Mrs. Mace Rogers entertained Mrs. Emma Andrew- and Mrs. Bertha Pol I lard at a luncheon dinner Saturday. L. D.' Nutting was in the Falls on business Wednesday. Mrs. M. E. Jackson made calls at the home of Mrs. John Kurtz Tues day and George Pollard Wednesday. Jay Miller. Frank Edget and Frank Davis were at the Falls Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Kurtz were in Malad this w-eek. They brought home fruit. Bingamon and Armstrone , .. . . , _ I thresher m ready to work at R. A4 Anderson s Gal.f Brow-n made a speedy trip to I Malad Tuesday. Mrs. R. A4. Anderson visited Mrs. John Schuldt Sunday. I Kd Sager has lost one of his work, horses from a broken leg. Miss Myrtle Heydlauff, secretary of ,he Red Cross of District No. 22. re The Emma Andrew from Malad. The par - ents are well pleased and look for ward to a suceesful term. Frank Schuldt has purchased a val uable 160 acres from Ernest Hall and is contemplating moving his house and barn to the new land. He aJmits ports 100 garments and 21 pairs of socks completed by the few willing workers. The Fourth Liberty Loan has made rapid progrès in this district. The first month of school was com pleted under the supervision of Mrs. that batching becomes monotonous so w-e won't be surprised to see him install a cook. The J. T. Black family has received word from George saying he landed "over there" safely and enjoyed his trip over. Turkey Disintegrating and Early Sur render Likely. The surrender of Turkey wlthîn the next forty-eight hours will not surprise well-informed circles in Lon don. the Evening Standard said AVed nesday. The British authorities. I adds, are in possession of information showing that a process of disintegra tion exists in Constantinople. Talaat Pasha, the Turkish premier, has re signed and has been succeeded by Tewfik Pasha, former premier and ex ambassador to London, according to government advices. Enver Pasha, the minister of war. also has resigned. it Thirty thousand new beds are ready for American wounded in a series of new hospitals established in southern France. Ameircan physicians and nur ses are being sent to operate them. PEACE IS I T TO GERMANY IS OPINION OF DIPLOMATS*. President Wilson's Reply Pots Ge many in a Hale Unless She Is Sin-, j cere—Reply Ketrarded j Stroke of Diplomacy. r as Master Peace is up to Germany, mor£ j squarely than it ever was before, a» ! a result of President Wilson's query j to Prince Maximilian, testing Teuton, j sincerity. j Officii Washington takes this view» ! holding that the presdent has strip ped away the mask and robbed Ger many of a chance to stir her people with the threadbare plea of "our en— I emy is obdurate and seeks only t® crush us." The general thought in Washington i is that the inquiry is even more effec | tive than a curt, or blustering demand! for unconditional surrender ; have been. It meets the allied requirement® j that there be rejection of any insin j cere proposals- while it leaves tha door open to acceptance of a genuin» proposal squaring with allied-Ameri can demands. This feature of the inquiry is dis I tinctly a concession to allied opinion. I Diplomats in Washington were fearful that a curt demand for surrender would have bolstered up German mor ale, encouraging the Teutons to fight the harder under the plea that they 1 were battling for their existence. The* j allied consultations developed the idea, that a short, sharp reply would caus» unrest or suspicion among the iabor and Lansdowne elements abroad. Such. ; an answer, it was felt, would not meet i the approval of groups who perhaps: might fail to see the evident insincerity of the German maneuver. At the same time it is believed that the president has given a "real punch"" I to his remarks by making the demand for evacuation as a preliminary to ; peace. This goes farther than any de— ! mand to date, and even those who. ! criticized the form, held that the sub ! stance of that paragraph showed clear ly that there is no disposition to tallc peace except on our own terms. Entente diplomats are plainly re ; lieved at the method the president pur sued. They designated this action a® , a notice to Germany that she must come around to the American-allied? viewpoint of be punished into defeat by the onward-pressing yankee-alliedl armies. quid. ^t has long been an allied condition! , that evacuation must preeeed any peace parleys. President Wilson in cludes that the first time, and it " as Wednesday that he meant : e'aeuätion of France. Belgium. Serbia^. Ital> ' and R , umania removal of of, submarines from the high seas, Neither the allies nor America will consider any temporary armistice, it Is authoritatively stated. If Germany wants ro arrange the, P rar i ,ca ' d ei alls 01 application of President. Wilsons peace terms she can do so. hut she will have to ar . , .. . rans ? e ! hen and there fpr a P p rnianen« armistico, offici als say - -'WSS '—. - tv II F VT MTI ITIOV VFFORDS ('VUSE FOR UNFVSINFSs' Embargo Caiise«l Alarm in Some Lo calities With Offerings Below the National Food Says Embargo Is and Full Price Government Price V <1 in in ist rator Only Temporary Should Be Asked, Owing to the embargo on wheat' , shipments from seaboard points, there has developed an uneasiness parts of the wheat growing section® and offers to 8ell for Iess than the gov _ j eminent price. This is the result of 8 stoppage of buying by local dealer® ; because there was no outlet for the* tr ra j n purchased Food Administrator Herbert Hoover ! j n telegrams in some to state administrators, makes it plain that the embargo is only temporary, and is due to enlarged' demands by General Pershing for war material needed for the drive now going on. This resulted in a temporary diversion of grain ships to meet thisr demand and stopped the movement of wheat from seaboard. Necessarily this 1 also stopped receipts at seaboard, and j slow-ed down buying everywhere. But" farmers should not get panlekv. the 1 national food administrator ; se n wheat below says, and" govern menC the price. There has been no offer to sell lo cally for less than the government price so far as is known, nor in the* state. But in some parts of 'be coun tiy, where the cause of the slowing' down was not known, the farmres be came alarmed and started offering to sell below the fixed price. The movement forward in France of the American divisions has been so rapid as to call for vast supplies that could not be anticipated and provided for, and the only way to meet the de mand of the army was to use every available ship to transport these sup plies to the exclusion of everything else. WSS 1 Huns Use New Type of Inflammable Bomb. The Gemans have been using in their air work a new type of inflammable bomb, combining great effectiveness with light weight. A single airplane it is said, can carry 200 of these new bombs. The only way of fighting the fire caused by this new weapon appear® to be the isolation of the blaze, as pouring water on it is literally adding fuel to the flames, because of a chem ical with which the bombs are com posed