Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 154, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1918 — WAR SUMMARY. [ARTICLE]

WAR SUMMARY.

The world war situation has within .the last twenty-four hours assumed a much more encouraging aspect for the allies, who have seized the initiative in the Balkans, are ready for .the expected offensive in northern Italy, and who, apparently, by a series of vigorous attacks, have confused the German plans for the fifth offensive of the year on the west front. It has long been a subject of dispute among allied generals whether a serious mistake had not been made by failure to advance the line in the Balkans. After the seizure of Saloniki, when Gen. Serrail of the .French forces was in command, the entente had approximately 1,000,000 men in this sector. But for some reason or other—possibly the lack of transport—no offensive was undertaken, and the allies witnessed, first Serbia, then Roumania, crushed under the Prussian heel. Generals favoring an advance from Saloniki asserted that victory in this region would split pan-Germany and weaken the west front. At last action seems to have been decided on and a mixed force in Albania is now advancing on a 100mile front, penetrating at points to a depth of ten to fifteen miles. The battle extends from the Adriatic Sea to Monastir. One thousand three hundred Austrain prisoners already have been counted and villages and strategic points captured which render absolutely safe the whole Macedonian field of the allies. How many troops the entente has in this theatre cannot be stated. It is known, however, that the Italians number no fewer than half a million. On the west front the French, southeast of Mpntdidier, have advanced a mile on a two and a half mile front. The gain*. increase greatly the safety of Compiegne, rail gate to Paris, which was the objective of the last German drive. Tanks supported the infantry and 530 .Germans were taken prisoner. This attack, which was west of Antheuil, west of the Oi*e and north of River Matz, considered in conjunction with the half dozen or more sharp blows previously struck by the British, French and Americans, means that the Germans have been deprived of much of their initiative. Each attack was to take from the enemy a “jumping off place” for the expected . great offensive. Success in each instance is believed to have confused German plans, hence the delay in beginning the offensive.

the order. The new regulations are in effect in every state. If some one saves that “over in Illinois they’re getting all the sugar they want,” just go over to Illinois and try to get it We are eating twice as much cheese as we were a year ago. In the British army, cheese has been approved as an admirable substitute for meats. . Mr. Hoover will not scold you if you eat cheese.