Orland Zenith, Volume 18, Number 18, Orland, Steuben County, 8 August 1917 — Page 2

THE ZENITH. ORLAKD. INDIANA

THIRD YEAR OF WAR SEES SITUATION OF THE ALLIES GREATLY IMPROVED

May 15. when the Italians returned to the attack In the Carso, aiming at Trieste. On May 18 the haul of Auetrian prisoner* was announced to be 8.432. The offensive was renewed May 25. 9,000 prisoners being taken the first day. On May 20 Italy atated ahe had taken 22,414 prisoners since May 14.

GRAIN CROPS ARE PROMISING

People who set fussy about their «• station and assume a persons! charge ZFFssn 4 a‘^r, n cr'to U n:;* tel attitude controls your body. Hap* piness is health.

Germany’s Position Less Favorable Than One Year Ago or Twc Years Ago—In Principal Theater of War, the West, East and Italian Fronts, the Entente Allies Have Shown Decided Superiority.

Western Canada 1917 Crops in Good Shape.

The last operations left the Italiana in an unfavorable terrain and the Atu-

Infllctlng important losses, but not driving back the invader* to any great extent The Italiana apparently set* tied down to .organise the conquered soil In preparation for a new* blow. In the Balkans.

SOME DAINTY COCONUT DISHES. The fresh coconut is so delicious when carefully peeled and grated, so

While it is a little early to predict what the Western Canada grain crop will produce, there is every indication at the present writing that the 1917 crop will give an excellent return. Reports received from all portions of Manitoba. Saskatchewan and Alberta apeak of good growing weather, a fairly advanced stage of all grains, with prospects as good as in the past two years. Should conditions continue as at present. It is safe to conclude that Western Canadian farmers, already free of debt, as a result of the splendid crops and prevailing high prices, expect from this season's returns to be in a position that will place them away beyond any fear of the future.

much superior to the dried article, that it should be used more freely when it is in season and may be bought for eight to ten cents. Coconut Soup.— Put two quarts of

good white stock Into a saucepan, add a half teaspoonful of salt, one blade of mace, two bay leaves and half a cnpful of finely chopped coconut; slm-, mer gently for one and a half hours, then strain and reheat, adding six tablespoonfula of rice flour mixed with a little of the cooled stock, add two cupfuls of thin cream and serve hot. A half cupfol of grated coconut added to a cream pie or to a simple custard, either cup custard or a pis. makes u pleasing change. Coconut Croquettes.—Put a quart of milk in a double holler, stir In a cupful of farina, a teaspoonful of salt, and cook, stirring until thick and well cooked. Add a cupful of chopped coconut. one teaspoonful of butter, three tsblespoonfuls of sugar and a half teaspoonful of almond extract. Remove from the fire and let stand over hot water 16 minutes. Poor Into a battered pan to mold. When chilled cot In slices, roll In plenty of fine bread crumbs and fry In hot fat Drain and serve with a sweet sauce.

New York.—Germany's situation at the end of three years of war appears leas favorable than It did either one year ago or two years ago.

the poorly outfitted and trained Ronmanlnn peasants. When the third year of the war opened the battle of the Somme was still going on vigorously, with the French and British showing a constantly growing superiority over the foe. Bit by bit through the summer and autumn the ground was wrenched from the kaiser's men until the coming of winter smothered the offensive “In mud and blood," and, according to the British commander, Sir Douglas Haig saved bis opponents from an Immediate great enforced retirement On September 22 It was announced that the French and British had token 66,800 prisoners In the Somme battle between Jaly 1 and September 18. This total was later considerably increased.

In the Balkans the deadlock continues. but what changes there have been have favored the allies. At the west end of the lines the gallant Serbians last whiter fought their way back on theilkown soli, and wit IT the help of other troops took Monaatir. Mng Constantine of Greece gave up the forta of Kavala to the Bulgarians aqd the Germans took about 20,000 Greek soldiers to Sllwla as “guests." For this and other acta favoring the Germans be lost hla throne. Greece Is now boitdiiig up a nsw army of 400,000 mem which will probably soon be fighting for the cause of democracy under the leadership of the great patriot. Yenisei oa.

She has to her credit in the last twelvemonth the crushing of Ill-pre-pared Roumanla sod the conquest of two-thirds of that nation's territory. But in the principal theater of war. the west, east and Italian fronts, the entente allies have shown, on the whole, a decided superiority to the central powers.

In the materials of war the nations fighting for democracy clearly have an Increasing advantage over the kaiser's legions. They have dealt the enemy blow after blow which have told heavily In lives, if not in territory.

The acreage of Western Canada will be about the same as last year. Seeding was somewhat later than last year, but germination was quicker. The only possible drawback now would seem to be a scarcity of harvest hands, but it is felt by the authorities that the situation will be pretty well cared for by that time.

Germany More Desperate. Germany’s plight Is rendered more desperate than It was bn August 1, 1910, by the accession of the United States and several minor peoples to the ranks of her enemies. Almost the whole world la now lined up against that nation.

French Win at Vardun. At Verdun, too. the Germans suffered. The French In battles of the fall and winter won back most of the ground lost In the offensive of the spring of 1910 and captured more than 16,000 prisoners, with alight losses themselves.

The Italians have Increased their forces In Albania and boilt excellent communications through the mountains. forming a junction with Sarrall's left and securing this end of the Balkan Una.

When the marshes froze there was a sharp Russian offensive last winter near Bigs. Otherwise, the coast front lay dormant for many months, and daring the revolution "fraternising" was rife between the opposing armies. Then the Russians, having put their house in order, set out to show the kaiser that free men can fight better than slaves.

Land values are Increasing, but there is room for a much greater Increase than in the past, owing to the returns that fanned land will give when compared with its cost. In some districts land that could have been bought five years ago for $15 an acre is changing hands at $60 an acre, the seller satisfied that he is giving the purchaser good value for his money. And why not, when it is known that in a great many cases during the past two years crops have been grown on this land that have produced a profit of forty and fifty dollars per acre, over and above cost of production. These cases, while not general, were not exceptional.

Every belligerent dreads another winter of war, but Germany moat of all. She lacks many things to face the rigors of a cold campaign—not only shells and guns, but wool for warm clothing and sufficient coal to ran her rapidly deteriorating railroads and her factories and keep those a{ home comfortably warm, not to speak of the famine In the food fata so necessary to those facing sero weather.

The spring campaign In the west opened this war with the Germans falling back from the great salient spearpolnt directed at Paris—confess-

ing thereby either their weakness or their aversion to a further offensive, although at the time German writers hinted darkly that Von Hlndenbnrg "had something up his sleeve.”

The sectors selected for stuck lay between the"Plnsk marshes and the Carpathians, thh same as last summer. Successes were scored at several points, the prisoners by July 11 numbering 42,000. The greatest advance was near Stanislaus, from which dty KornllofTs men advanced across a series of rivers, capturing Halles and Kalncs and sabering and bayoneting the beaten Austrians.

Coconut Souffle.—Beat four eggs um til light, add six tahlespooufula of flour, a teaspoonful of baking powder, six Uble spoonfuls of sugar, one teaspoonful of orange extract one cupful of finely chopped coconut and two cupfuls of milk. Mix carefully and tarn Into a battered fireproof dish as soon as It is set sprinkle with another cupful of grated coconut and two ta* blespoonfula of sugar. Serve hot Coconut Filling for Layer Cake.— Beat the whites of three eggs until •tiff, add {Dough confectioners’ sugar to make It of the consistency to spread, flavor with a little rose exymet and sprinkle it thickly with

The "strategic retirement” began about March 17, and the Teutons triumphantly declared It would prevent an allied offensive this year. Bat they spoke too soon.

Looking back on the long trace of the spring on the eastern front, it is bard to realise that the Russians Just one year ago were la the midst of a splendid offensive much Ilka that which has surprised the world In the present month. In the 1910 drive Brasslloff pushed far within Bukowlna and Galicia and crossed the borders of Hungary. He took about 880,000 prlooneraAiUQQtly Austrians, and forced the enemAc hoWJ entrnte mapaea of rails£rk7 heart t'roalfiiJf ‘ Thinlarged I had a pa|me to a under short

On April 9 tha British stormed high Vlmy Ridge, taking on this and succeeding days about 12.000 prisoners. The other enemy stronghold along the British line was Mesalnes Ridge, south of Ypres. This the British blew up by mines June 7, the noise being heard In London. They captured 6,000 prisoners the first day of the offensive and many others later. French Gain Hills. Below the nprtanlV the German re- " W'Jr .palai

In addition to the lands that are offered for sale by railway companies, land companies and private individuals, the homesteading areas offer great Inducements for those who are willing to do a little pioneering for a year or two. By that time settlements

Russian Drlv# Pleases. .Tha unexpected "coma back" oxerjoyed the alfes and filled the Russians at home ifttB martial enthusiasm. The Turkffsfifctored severe defeat* in the J ittujear trieved their reputation in Mesopotamia by recapturing Kut-el-Amara. On March 11 they took Bagdad. They continued several scores of miles further on and also formed a junction wltji the Russians northeast of Bagdad.

would come into existence, and this means a condition similar to tho*.-- * j»f the older gettlom. Joyed by\iZ?'/ of today—schools. chuTHies, railways. The land is of high-class quality, strong and vigorous, easily worked, and capable of producing the very best of crops.

The demand for all grains for some years will be great, and it sill require all the resources of man, beast and soil to meet it. That the prices will be good goes without saying, but at the present time there is something more appealing than the lucrative prices that prevail. That is, the desire to assist in winning the world war. The man at the plow is doing his “bit," and the spirit of patriotism that prevails will lead him into a broader sphere of action. No matter where he may be he will look about him that he may find land to further develop the country’s resources. It Is possible that his own state may furnish the land, in which case he will be quick to take advantage of the offer. If land in his own state is not available, Canada (now our ally) will be glad to furnish it in unlimited quantity, as she is vitally interested in largely increasing the supply of foodstuff which is now as urgently needed and is as valuable as ammunition to the countries. The appeal made by Mr. Hoover, United States controller of foods, and also by Hon. W. J. Hanna, Canadian controller, emphasizes the need of the allies, urges economy and the prevention of the waste in food, and bespeaks whole-hearted public cooperation. Speaking of Great Britain. Prance. Italy, Belgium and their European allies, they say:

iion7 k rtftluft Jr'"transport, treason within the czar’s armies and wretched bureaucratic Inefficiency. These handicaps seem to have been removed from the courageous Muscovites. perhaps for all tlmd.

On ApriV* 8great offensive which’’ 1 .”ted in the dominating "Ladles’ road" falling into their bands, besides Important positions lq Champagne, yhelr prisoners the first two days totalled i7\000. On May 6. along the Alone, they took 0,100 captives and gained points from which they looked down on the foe, as the British did farther north. It should be noted here, however, that the French losses were severe, resulting In the replacement of Nlvelle as commander la chief by Retain.

Fondant stirred thick with coconut, flavored and mad# into balls. Is a very

Every nan’s home le hla castle; “thi progress of the Ideal of plain llvlrvj and high thinking will make a raan'i home a shrine. A home should bo neither so pretentious nor elegant that It draws one’i attention from Its owner.

Unfortunate Roumanla. • IJoumunla >yar on the Teutonic {towers August 27 and immediately Invaded Transylvania, where the weak Austrian guards were easily pushed back and the important cities of Hermannstadt and Kronstadt were soon in the Invaders' bands.

Farther north the Russians held on to their more Important gains—the great cities of Brzeram and Treblzond, but abandoned Mush. Armenia, and a large dty but thinly settled region to the foe.

The kaiser sent Von Falkenhayn, a splendid strategist just displaced by Von Hlndenburg, as chief of the great general staff, to command on this front, while Von Mackensen beaded the Germans, Bulgarians and Turks, who threw themselves on Boumaola from the south.

A FEW APPETIZING 8ALAD8. Salads well combined, well seasoned, and well garnished are always a great

The last twelvemonth In the Italian campaign has witnessed a series of costly reverses for the Austrians, but the Italians have been prevented from following up their successes by the very difficult terrain, the beaten Teutons falling back after each defeat to new mountain positions most difficult to attack.

Near Jerusalem. Moving out from the Sues canal the British Inflicted a severe defeat on the Tories near Romani and then fooght their way Into Palestine, building a new railroad as they went A further slight advance would bring them before Jerusalem. The Turks apparently are preparlng-to abandon the Holy City. They hare also removed the Jews from the seaport of Jaffa, treating them so cruelly that hundreds have died.

addition to any menu. Vegetable Salad.—Mix together well chilled, cooked string beans, thinly sliced, cucumbers, and shredded lettuce. For the dressing use three tsblespoonfuls of olive oil, one tablespoon-

ful of lemon juice, salt mustard, paprika and red pepper In small quantities. beat with an egg beater and place on Ice to chill. Pour over the vegetables just as they are served.

The Roumanians proved no match for the combination of foef. Skillful Work by German spies, or the treachery of certain members of their own army, put the Roumanians’ plana of campaign in the Teutona’ hands. It Is now divulged. Bucharest fell December 0, and ten days later all Walachia Fas lost On December 18 Russian troops took over the whole Roumanian front and a few weeks later the Teuton advance was checked along the line of the Sereth and Danube rivets. ’ Somme Battle Continues. In the west however, Germany was lacing a far different problem from

Italians Taka Qorlxla. On August 8, 1010, the Italians stormed the stubbornly defended Qorlzla bridgehead, on the Isonzo river, taking about 10,000 prisoners, and they followed this success the next day by seizing the dty of Oorizia and Increasing the number of their captives.

In Germany’s sole remaining colony, Bast Africa, converging columns of British, Portuguese and French are closing in on the remnants of the defending army and the kaiser's overseas dominations seem near eclipse.

Orange Jelly Salad—Dissolve one tablespoonfnl of gelatin in one-third of a cupful of strained orange juice, and stir over the fire nntll well heated. Have ready half a cupful of nut meats coarsely chopped. Peel three oranges, divide into sections and cut each section Into half. When the jelly la ready to mold, pour a little of It Into the wet molds, add some of the nuts, and orange sections, then more jelly until the molds are full. When ready to serve, turn out on criap lettuce leaves phd top with a spoonful of whipped cream.

The Italians launched a new offensive the first days of November and on November 6 they announced that their prisoners since ths fnU of Gorlzls totaled 40.806. Winter then stifled operations until

All military observers expect the war will continue through the next winter and the new campaigns are awaited with special Interest because American troops will have a chance to show their mettle on the west front

SOLDIER’S BRIDE SENT BACK

William, were playing on the bank. Joseph slipped Into the river. The dog plunged In, got the lad’s collar In a Ann grip and tried desperately to paddle qshore. The bojr dragged the dog under until Fluff was forced to come np for air. Fluff filled hla longs, then dived and came up with bis master, but was dragged under again until he had to let go.

HEARTY BREAKFAST IS 0. K.

Her Effort to Masquerade as a Man to Be With Hubby Dldnt tucceed.

French Medical Professor Urges Europeans to Follow Example of Americans.

“For nearly three years their man power has been engaged in the direct work of war, and in some cases large areas of their most productive lands have been overran by the enemy. Their food shortage and the food to supply the armies of Canada and the United States must be wholly provided from this side of the Atlantic. The supply must also be sufficient to cover losses at sea. Australia, New Zealand, the Argentine Republic and other counties are not now available to relievethe situation because of their remoteness and the shortage of tonnage.

Pineapple Salad.—Arrange slices of canned pineapple on Individual plates, place e whole marshmallow in the center with small pieces of marshmallow scattered over the pineapple, then put a few cherries around It, and on top of the marshmallow n nut meat Over the top pour e rich mayonnaise dressing. To make the mayonnaise.

An Atlantic Port-—Somewhere in France la a aergeant in the American army who married Just before be left the United States and took his bride with him on the transport She went as a soldier, dressed In regulation khaki and with her hair cut abort

Arthur Baseta came at the older brother’s screams, dived in and brought the body of Joseph to shore. Fluff, who bad kept diving desperately, refused to come ashore until Bosnia came np with his master’s form and brought it to land.

put yolk of an egg Into a cold bowl, add a fourth of a teaspoonful of salt a dash of red pepper. • fourth of a teaspoonful ef mustard, beat until thick, then sdd a half teekpoonful of powdered sugar and a teaspoonful of lemon Juice, beat well, then add a little et a time the olive ell, when It ta thick, thin with more lemon Juice or vinegar, adding oil until two tablespoon full of lemon Juice or vinegar and three-fourths of e cupfol of sti are seed*

The other day the young woman returned from France, her effort to pose es a "Sammle” having failed. Her husband, II was sold aboard the steamship. was In a regiment formerly stationed in Arizona.

"The crop of storeable foods grows in Canada and the United States suitable for shipment overseas threatens to be entirely inadequate to meet thedemand unless the whole people determine by every means in their power to make up the shortage. Every Individual is under a direct obligation to assist in rationing the allied forces There must be national self-denial and national corporation to provide the

The vessel also brought back the body of a soldier who died on the trip

Rooster Acquires “Jag." A farmer at Athol. Mass, declares that hla prize rooster having partaken too freely of some preserved cherries thrown out of a kitchen window, was so drunk that be was taken for deed and stripped of his feathers. He re*

Bordeaux, France.—The American breakfast of ham and eggs, liver and bacon, beefsteak or other meat, vegetables and porridge, aa a substitute for the meager European morning meal, is recommended for France by Doctor Bergonla. professor of the Bordeaux medical faculty. Doctor Bergonle regards this substitution aa one of tha reforms moot likely to relieve the economic situation, by providing rational nourishment and avoiding a great daal of waste, Ha bases his argument on tha fact the baginning of tha day whan he is about to make his effort, whereas ta Europe he takes his principal steal when his day’s work Is half through, when ha ta half tired out and Is incapable of so digesting his meal as to give him proper support for the rest M the day’s work.

Dog's Rescue Effort Falla Westfield, Maas.—Joseph Wrogowaky. seven years eld, waa drowned in the Westfield river at Bed Rock after bis collie. Fluff, twice tried to bring the toy to shore. Joseph and hla nlae-yeer-old brother.

covered from his “Jag," however. But when he returned to the poultry yard, minus his feathers, bis hens would not recognise him, and refused to allow him to share their coon.

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