Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1918 — WAR SUMMARY [ARTICLE]

WAR SUMMARY

With the German* reported approaching the city, the Bolshevik: are rallying their force* for a real defense of Petrograd. The Red Guard is being mobilized and preparation* are being made to fight off the foe*. The German statement today tell* of stubborn opposition to the advance of the Kaiser’s armies. On the western front, there is only the usual artillery and raiding reported. What apparently was planned as an infantry assault in force on the American line north of Toul, was broken up by American artillery. Gas and flames were used by the German* in preparing for the attack. * The German* continue ,to mas* troop* opposite the American lines and are apparently preparing for a heavy blow.