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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-08-10
The Good, the Bod, the Ofher1Uise
and q FeyV LQcO11jcs

constituents-the people who sent
him to the States Capital for the
purpose of securing for them all that
was likely to benefit them.
And the Georgia farmer hasn't
sand enough in his craw yet to DE-
MAND an explanation of this indif-
ference on the part of the man he
has sent to the Senate to enact laws
for his benefit.
GeOrgia's public-school system is
turning out more half-baked ''schol-
airs" than finished products. In the
effort to pattern as closely as possible
after finishing schools and colleges,
with lot of useless, half-digested
knowledge, the state is yearly being
flooded with young men and women
who can scarcely speak grammatical
ly, whose collection of English words
is far below their slang phrases, and
who are not fitted in one case out of
ten to take any position short of
manual labor, to earn living.
This is particularly true of the ru-
raj and country scholars. The ses-
siOns are short, the teachers are US
ually inexperienced, and the results
cannot be satisfactory to the man
who is paying his taxes to support it
and who has the added expenses of
textbooks to bear.
In the matter of good roads, how
many Georgia farmers have intelli-
gently and emphatically discussed
the matter Of their rights in this?
How many farmers have stopped
to think Of the sudden access of inter
est On the part of the state, in those
sections which are popular with the
automobile tourists?
And hay wagon going to town
with load would just as greatly APP
preciate fine, well graded road as
the speed-maniac who has made the
good roads slogan popular, for his
comfort.
The farmer COULD be the hap
piest and most independent man on
earth, but by and large he is the
slowest and stupidest when it comes
to helping himself, of any branch OF
citiZenry we have.
And it's time he woke up-not
only TO his own needs, Tut to the
needs of his children and his wife.
Free school books and good roads
don't sound bad as a slogan for the
Southern farmer, and it wouldn't be
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-08-10
THE FARMER AND HIS INDIE
ERENCE TO HIS OWN INTER-
ESTS,
ESTS.

IN item going the rounds Of the
In press lauds the farmer and his
I'M profession as the most indie
pendent on earth. 1t cites the
fact that the farmer holds 'the bal
ance Of power" in that he raises the
things the world at large has to have,
in order to live.
This is all too true for us to waste
any time in trying to establish it as
a fact; what we want to ask is:
Why under the canopy Of heaven is
the farmer so slow to realize his i'm
portance, the dignity of his calling,
the tremendous power he can WELD
in national affairs, and why does
he supinely accept machine-made
political rules that give him only
SO much as the politicians intend he
shall have?
There are two national principles
which have done more to keep the
farmers of the South In debt and ig-
norance than any other, and they
are: the present public school sys-
TEN and the condition of the public
roads. We will deal with the form
er first
By his indifference-the farmer
has permitted the political rings of
the cities to absolutely control the
public school system; the cream of
all the advantages has been absorbed
by the city children, nine-tenths of
whose parents are living in rented
houses; and the child of the farmer
hasn't developed to gigantic proper
lions, Intellectually, by the skim
milk which has been their portion
The farmer with a mortgage and
a big family is handicapped at the
start, and when he is up against
the problem Of school books for his
children, he finds himself tied at the
post and no chance of an even break
with the city man who has no bur-
dens that begin to compare with the
taxes which the farmer pays.
For years and years Southern
farmers have ignored the question of
free textbooks, anG when the bill
was introduced at the present legis-
lative session in Georgia, it is doubt
full if one legislator out of ten
thought the matter of sufficient i'm
portance to even discuss 1t with his
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-08-10

PAD IDEA TO instruct his legislators
and senator's in the pressing need of
these two important adjuncts to farm
development.
And the chorus in Texas has been
changed so it reads: You'd better
not go home, Bill Bailey"
1t won't be long before we have
Haiti's revolution in moving picture
form-the picture battery was there
all right.
That Macedonian cry" was tri-
f1e more of reality than Georgia's
Prize Office Holder likes to admit, and
he'll hear the echo for some time to
come.
When you see mention of a husky
six-foot baseball player suffering
from 'infantile paralysis" doesn't it
make you think the disease should be
renamed?
Champ Clark says the Democratic
party won't have any trouble finding
the man it is in need of, but W. J. is
Wig-Wagging lest the party should be
near-sighted.
When the press will ignore Bryan
and his rantings, the same heavy
silence will prevail about his locality
as that which is making the Roose-
welt abode conspicuous.
Joy-here's a New York Judge
who declares it is perfectly permits
sible to throw a bill collector down
stairs. Now if another one will give
us the law on book-agents!
Lillian Russell says a high brow
is not beauty in woman; and few
OF the h1gh-browed women can af-
ford to invest in as much hair as
Lillian can to cover the defect.
No bank has ever been ruined
through lack of cash, says a news
paper headline. Mebbe not, but
sometimes they've been crippled
when the cashier made a hurried get
away.
December Ten" is the name of
the steamer on which Haiti's ex-ruIer
took refuge-and it is supposed the
dusky refugee was as glad to leave
his unsettled state as Diaz was to
leave Mexico
Even the elements try to dis
courage the Chicago brand of matri-
mOny; young woman walking with
her sweetheart, under his umbrella,
was struck by lightning in the Windy
City Monday.
The Cammorist trial in Italy is
doubtless drawing card for visitors
to that part of the country, but it
would seem as though it had tattered
everyOne's emotions so there were no
thrills left in it,
Not content with bargain prices in
divorces, free marrying bureaus and
cheap beer, Chicago now wants a
penny telephone toll. And the aver
age Chicagoian could get rid of a lot
of hot air for penny.
Also, it would seem the only good
politician is the dead one; it wasn't
so many weeks ago that Edward
Sheppard, Of New York, was being
roasted by the papers that are pill
ing fiowery tributes on his grave.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-08-10

IN item going the rounds Of the
"A press lauds the farmer and his
lHE profession as the most indie
n pendent on earth. 1t cites the
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
BLACKWELL.

The Ladies were entertained Thurs
day by Mrs. Turner.
Wilfred Forcier is back after AN ex-
tended visit at his home.
Emma Skubitzke returned from her
visit in Marinette Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Borden of Rhinelander
came Wednesday to cook at camp s.
Norman Klawiter was taken to the
Marinette hospital, Monday, quite ill.
Mr.. Wrrden was laid up few days
with lame back, caused by fall at
the mill.
Lille Wetzel came back on Monday
from her Thanksgiving visit at Wausau
and Amigo.
DR.. Lackner and wife were here We'd
nesday on professional business and
calling on friends.
Mr.. Dufore, who has been here for
more than year, left for his home in
Oconto Falls, suffering with heart trou-
BILE.
Carrie Hanson, who has been at her
home in Aniwa visiting for several
weeks, is back at her old place at the
hotel.
Mrs. McEwen and children left for
Wabeno Thursday to have her baby UNI
der the care of DIR. Noer. The little
one has been suffering for some time
with a severe cold, which does not seem
to leave her with the usual treatments
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
SOPERTON.

Miss Nora Cleveter returned Monday
from a visit at Marinette.
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs.
John Matter Saturday night.
Mrs. Henry Whelihan is assisting at
the company store during the holiday
rush.
A sale and supper will be given at the
Grand Plank Hotel tomorrow (Satur-
day. for the benefit of st. Ambrose
church
Mrs. Ed. Reavey and daughter, Kath-
crime, returned Wednesday from ten
days visit with the formers daughter,
Mrs. Harry White, at Marinette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Colburn returned
Monday from their visit with relatives
in Green Bay. They were accompanied
home by the formers brother, Enos
Colburn, who remained until Wednes-
day.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
CARTER.

Miss Mae Harris was caller at Wa
beno Tuesday.
Miss Josephine Pagan visited here
with relatives.
VIM. Miner made business trip to
Wabeno Friday.
Lew Koch called at Soperton and
Wabeno Tuesday.
Chas. Martin, VIM. Koch and Chas.
Rusch called at Wabeno Monday.
Mrs. j. Flynn and Miss Mcdowell
spent Saturday and Sunday here.
w. j. Koch and wife of Lakewood
attended the dance here Saturday even
ing.
Herman and Albert Koch of Lake
wood attended the dance here Satur-
day evening.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
PADUS.

j. F. Hammes was to Wabeno Satur-
day.
Anna Hammes was shopping at Laona
Tuesday.
Robert Last of Peshtigo is visiting
Edgar Annis.
Ed. Hammes returned from Green
Bay Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus. Fosdick were to
Wabeno Wednesday.
Frank Fosdick took large load of
cabbage to Wabeno Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Homestead were
to Wabeno on business Monday
Mrs. f. o. Davis and Mrs. w. A.
Cato went to Newald Tuesday to visit
relatives for few days.
August Jaster of Green Bay came up
Saturday for few weeks visit with
his sister and brother in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. j. +. Hammes
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
LAONA.

Andrew Ottinger of Crandon was in
town Tuesday.
Dorothy Goodchild is quite sick and
DR.. Elliott visits her.
Miss Kittie Mcdonnell went to Sur
ing, where she will be employed.
A few of the young ladies and gentle
men from town went for sleigh ride
Saturday night.
Miss James and Miss Ambrose, who
were injured in the fire, are able to re-
sumo their work again.
W. d. Common of Marshfield spent a
few days of last week in Laona. Also
Mr.. Kuper was here looking after bust
ness.
The High School basket ball boys
went to Wabeno Friday night to play
basket ball. The score was Al to 10 in
favor of Wabeno.
The Connor Lumber and Land Co. S
saw mill shut down a few days this
week. Because of the thaw they were
unable to get any logs.
The children of Laona were surprised
Saturday morning by visit from Santa
Claus. About $50 children were at the
Connor depot about $50 on Saturday
morning to meet him. He rode all
around town and then invited them up
to the Connor store, where he presented
them each with large bag of candy
and nuts. He invited the children into
the toy room at the store, where he DIS
played all the toys and dolls in the
store.
Ruben Clark died at the home of his
daughter at Laona Tuesday morning,
Dec 5, 1911. Mr.. Clark was born
Sept. 6, 1880, in Ruthend county, Yer
mont. He served in the Civil war in
Co. A, 42nd Regiment, Wisconsin Vol
unteers. Was honorably discharged
June. 1866: Deceased was taken to
Embarras Wednesday, where he was
laid to rest in the family lot there.
Mr.. Clark has been a sufferer since last
May. The last three weeks he was
unable TO talk. He leaves to monrn his
loss one daughter, Mrs. Potts, of
Laona and two sons of Embarras.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
NOTICE.

Resolved, by the Town Board of Wa
beno, that the Twn Board deems it ne
cessary for the safety of the Public to
have the snow shoveled Of the side
walks.
Therefore, all the property owners
are hereby instructed and notified to
keep their sidewalks free from snow
and in good repairs and free from any
obstruction whatever.
And be it further resolved, that if
said work is rot done at the proper
time the Board viii have it done and
the same to be charged to said property
on the next tax roll.
Sec 49, Statutes of 1898.
T. A RICHARDSON,
Chairman,
JOHN SCHUSTER,
VIM. Rabbit,
Supervisors.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15

For up-to-dat job printing br;na
your order to The ADVERTISER otiica
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
DIED ON TUESDAY.

Mr.. and hrs. Charles o. Chinook
lost their baby, Beatrice Agnes, on
Tuesday morning last. The baby was
born at Tony, Wis, Jan. 20, 1909. In
torment will take place at River Falls,
Greenwood cemetery. Mr.. and Mrs.
Chinook took the afternoon train We'd
nesday. They went by way of Clinton
,rSIla
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
ELECT OFFICERS.

The members of the M. w. A. lodge
held their yearly meeting for the pur-
pose of eleeting officers at their lodge
rooms at SopertoR Tuesday evening.
The officers chosen follow:
Counsel Fred Harms,
Advisor Patrick Nogle,
Treasurer E. McGraw,
Clerks. A. McGrav,
Sentry Herman MalleSte,
Mathematician Mass,
Member Board of Mgrs. p. Carlson.
Chief Forester Geo. Marsh.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
WHY DON'T YOU ENJOY A
WINTER IN CALIFORNIA /?

This wonderful witer resort country
is placed within easy reach by the
exbelent train service of the Chicago
and North Western Ry. -Four through
daily trains, superbly equipped in every
detail. Tha San Francisco Overland
Limited, Los Angeles Limited, Centen-
NAL State Special, China and Japan
Mail.
For rates, reservations and descrip-
tive booklets giving full particulars an
ply to Ticket Agents, The North Yves
tern Line.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Hand in your news items.


Miss Emma Brazeau visited at Laona
Friday.
VIM. Koch of Carter was in town on
business Monday.
F, E. Alderton of Laona was in town
on business yesterday.
Bert Goodchild was up to Laona on
business Wednesday.
Chas. Rietz was up north on land
business Wednesday.
Alvin Volm of Kewaskum is visiting
the Henry Rummel family.
Mrs. Dodge returned home from Mil
waukee with her son, Clyde, today
John Gayhart and family moved int
their spacious new home last week.
See the display of Xmas goods at the
Variety Store. LEoNA BREED, Prop.
Dolls, pillow covers, pin cushions, etc,
at the Variety Store LEoNA BREED.
L. Simonsen, the Laona cigar manu-
facturer, was here on business Mon
day.
N E. Preston of Amigo looked after
his business interests yesterday and to-
day.
WELCOME whether you buy or not
OF a T
Prop.
Toys, books, post cards, bric-a-brac,
at the Variety Store. LEoNA BREED,
Prop.
Atty. j. T. Sims went town to Apple
ton on legal business Friday, returning
Sunday.
Make the little ones happy. Nothing
is more pleasing than fine doll. M.
o, Boehm
Buy your Hubby box of those
fine cigars at the Variety Store. LEONA
BREED, Prop.
Several sleigh loads Of Wabeno peo-
pie attended the dance at Carter last
Saturday night.
Fine assortment of canned goods,
coffee, etc, at the Variety Store
LEoNA BREED, Prop.
Lloyd Toutloff, who met with pain
full accident at the mill week ago is
able to be around again.
Geo. Plude and wife left Monday for
Grand Bapids, Mich, where Mr.. Plude
has accepted a position as mill wright.
Remember your mother for she has
been good to you. Pearl inlaid pictures
at the Variety Store LEoNA BREED,
Prop.
A big. Xmas stock and delightful
presents to please every body Surely,
you will find what you want at M. o.
Boehm's.
For Sale.-Two lots opposite Mike
Moore's residence, village of Wabeno.
Inquire of Mrs. F. Holdridge, at home
of Joe Kimla.
In making a present OF any kind of
leather goods, be sure of the quality.
M. O. Boehm's leather hand bags can
be relied upon.
Boys, make yourselves "solid'' with
the girls, next year is Leap Year.
ALI kinds of Xmas goods at the Variety
Store LEoNA BREED, Prop.
John Enders and family moved into
their comfortable new home this week.
Wendell Krohn and family moved into
the rooms vacated by the Enders family.
When your subscription to any of the
daily papers expires why not renew
from your postmaster. You save mo-
ney order fees, postage and trouble of
writing.
For Sale.-Two lots opposite Mike
Moore's residence, village of Wabeno.
Inquire of Mrs. F. Holdridge, at home
of Joe Kimla.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
A PRICE REDUCTION

The Milwaukee Journal, Wisconsin,
big daily newspaper, on June LIST -
duced its subscription price by mail ii
$500 per year. At this price. ri
Journal is the biggest newspaper bar
gain in the country Subscribe nav,
and take advantage of this big nevv
paper bargain.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15

Victim of a broken aqueduet Ven
ice, may be said TO nave brought home
to it a realization OF the Ancient Mar
iner's Water. water. everywhere. nor
any drop to drink. "-ProVidence
News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank the many friends
who were SO kind to US during the hours
of our bereavement for the loss of our
dear baby.
Mr.. AND MRS. CHARLES o. CHINOOK
AND FAMILY.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
White Mousers for Sale.

/ have number of white and black
mousers, which / will dispose of at soc
pair. These mousers are guaranteed
to kill rats. Call on ANTON GEIDER at
the Hotel Alfred.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
Happiness in Employment.

The wise prove. the foolish confess
by their conduct. that life or en-
ployment is the only life worth lead
ing. -Paley.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1911-12-15
Farmers Attention.

| have fine Registered Duroc Jersey
Boar for breeding purposes. Cali or
write F. E. ALDERToN, Laona, Wis.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12
Drifting"

Drifting along in a red canoe,
Jonathan Blank and beautiful Sue;
Jonathan dressed in his gladstone
rags, hero of more than dozen jags;
smoking red-hot cigarette, John
is q dead game sport you bet.
Susie thinks, as she sees him smoke,
John will never be fully broke,
for his dad, the Honorable Henry
Blank, has barrels of money in
yonder bank, and John has moth
ing on earth to do, but paddle
around IN this red canoe. John is
a little bit lazy, / think, but that
doesn't matter-he's got the chink.
In those beautiful rags he sure is
a dear, tho when he is drunk he's
a trihe queer. And so let us drift
by the light of the moon, while
John and | have a quiet spoon"
That was a long, long time ago,
when the world was young and
full of dough. But John and Susie
are drifting yet, and John is a
busted sport, you bet. They've
drifted thru Henry Blanks golden
pile; they've passed the poverty
line mile, and Sue is cross and
John is drunk, and both have con-
Guided that life is punk. And
Susie thinks as she seeshim smoke:
II wish that his dad burned head
was broke. He threw a chair at
me yesternight and busted our only
electric light. l wash and scrub
and mop the brats while he is
providing around with the cats.
He's drifting along toward the
county Jail; I'll take in washing
and 60 his bail. For John was al
ways too lazy to row, and l was al
ways too silly to know, and so we
re drifting our whole life thru,
and it's O, for the days of the red
canoel"-Chas. b. Driscoll, The
Plebian Poet.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12
The Right Spirit

The Hugoton Hermes shows
quite the proper spirit by asking
all the fellows there to get out and
push the proposition for an extern
sion of the auto mail route from
Liberal through Hugoton to Rich
field. 1t is a certainty that the
Liberal people will line up behind
the proposition, and we believe
that the combination of two good
towns working for an improve
ment will eventually have a good
result. We are informed that the
proposed extension would benefit
a number of new mail patrons, be-
sides making it possible for pas
sengers to travel from Liberal and
HugotOn to Rich6eld daily, at a
nominal cost.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12

There is gloom among the pos
tai clerks and postmasters of Kan
sas. and we presume every place
else. Uncle Sam has ordered a
count of all mail that is handled
during the month of May. This
means lot of extra work at the
postoffice. All incoming and out
going mail must be classified,
counted and a careful and exact
record kept of the time required to
handle the same. This takes extra
time and if the public will bear
this in mind the postmaster at
Liberal will be grateful. The
count began on the first of the
month and it doesn't get any fun
nier" as the month wears on.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12
Land to the Santa Fe

1t looks very much as though
Seward county was to have at least
a part of the new extension of the
Santa Fe, which, it is reported,
will be built this summer from
Dodge to a point in New Mexico.
The deeds for a little over $4,000
acres were sent here last week to
Chas. Finley, Register of Deeds,
and the transfer was published in
the Democrat last week. The
transfer was made by Sen. Stewart
and his wife to the Santa Fe I'M
provement Company. This is said
to really be the Santa Fe Railroad
Co., and it is deemeda significant
fact that the deeds were sent here
for recording by E. L. Copeland,
treasurer of the road. The land
does not lie in connected body,
but is scattered, the greater part
of it being in the northwest part
of the county. The Dodge people
are quite enthusiastic over the con-
struction of the new road, and be-
Iieve that it will be built some time
this summer. A great amount of
the land in this transfer lies along
the river, and it looks as though
the purchaser were looking for a
good point to cross the river.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12

1t is rather early to get up any
great amount of enthusiasm, but
it is essential to the success of the
venture, that if we are to have a
real celebration here on the fourth
OF next July, we should begin to
get busy. A number of good at
fractions could be secured, and we
believe that the town could well af-
ford to spread itself on the next
Fourth. The absence of any Or
ganization to take hold of the mat
ter should not make it impossible
to give the people in and around
Liberal the best celebration they
have ever seen, and it takes only a
few live wires to make it reality.
If we are to have celebration this
year, let's start the ball rolling in
time to make plenty of prepare
ton.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12

The recent action of the council
in making an effort to provide
street lights is indeed a commend
able one. Aside from adding to
the convenience of the public, the
lights would put an end to petty
law-breaking. The town has an
ordinance which forbids the drink
ing of liquor in the streets, on the
sidewalks, or in the approaches of
any of the business buildings, yet
it is almost impossible to enforce
the ordinance. Better lighted
streets would make it easy to rec
ognize the violators of the curfew
ordinance. 1t is probable that only
a few street lights will be provided
just now, but the adage puts it
that great things come from small
beginnings.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-05-12

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans.