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The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-07-17
FIGHTING DANGEROUS DRUGS

- SAAO AA4N&soNASO HAVROOO0 W tAO Ia
ternational Opium Conference in
session at The Hague are to be eff.
fectual, every state in the union must
help fight these growing habits.
In most states in this country II an
opium fiend finds his supply low, he
can borrow or steal a doctors prescril
ton pad. Then he goes to the next
city, writes a prescription, and gets
his demand filled at any drug store.
A favorite trick is to print fake let
terhead indicating that the sender
is a druggist. 1t goes to some dis
tant manufacturer, usually it works.
In Jersey City children recently were
buying cocaine Of peddlers.
There is profit in dangerous drugs.
They don't cure q trouble, simply be-
come Indispensable There is little
profit in a remedy II q regular Gus.
toner is lost by etfecting a cure.
It is natural for almost anyone to
try to stimulate ebbing vitality and
ease pain by opium and cocaine. The
latter gives a half hours capability fel
intense eeffort, so is often used by
athletes.
A terrible price Of moral, mental,
and physical ruin Is paid. The drug
makes the exemplary mother indiffer-
ent to her children, it turns q guile
less clergyman into q thief, and the
shrewd business man into pauper
The physician who uses a hypOder-
mic syringe freely does injustice to
his patients. The remedy seems easy.
Next time it hardly seems worth while
to see a doctor. Often a boy Of fit
teen can buy a hypodermic syringe
as easily as a jack-knife. These soft
consultations seem for a moment to Sc
parate the victim from sorrow by q
veil of silk. Soon this veil divides
the taker from normal happiness by q
wall of steel.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-07-17

A repetition of your want ad. even a
campaign of classified advertising
may be needed to find the most logi-
cal buyer for your property.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-07-17

Clean. soft cotton rags wanted al
the Optimist office Adv.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-07-17

A letter was sent to Representative
Burton L. French, Washington, d. c.,
care of Bureau of Plant Industry
OF course the letter was not deliver
ed there. but It was re-addressed by
PLANT" making it read, care Of the
Bureau of Industry" 1t was deliv.
cred promptly to Mr.. French.
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-07-17

who desires to make application for
the supplying Of desirable and suitable
fish for the stocking Of private ponds,
lakes or streams, as the Government
mas an ample supply Of fish for dis.
tribution.
The Commissioner of Fisheries has
also promised to conduct q series OF
experiments with reference to the
culture of salmon in the Snake River
with the hope that an ample supply
OF salmon can be propggated.
The Idaho people who attended
the Gettysburg celebration report hav.
ing had an enjoyable trip. Senator
Brady In commenting on this historic
event, said.
II believe the Gettysburg encamp-
ment has done more to join the hands
Of the north and south in good fellow
ship than any other one thing since
the time of the Civil War. The Get
tysburg encampment Is considered to
be the greatest in the world, and it
will go down in history marking one
Of the greatest events of this stage.
Although the weather was very warm,
the old soldiers enjoyed shaking
hands with their comrades and pre-
vious foes Friendship is now in the
hearts where opposition once dwelt.
Il sincerely regret that all of the
G. A. R., especially those who took
part in the Gettysburg battles were
not able to be in attendance and en-
Joy the hospitality extended and hand
shaking of their old comrades, and
rehearsing their thrilling stories of
the war that once threatened this
great nation"
It was pleasure for the Idahoans
to see Mr.. w. N. Shilling, of Rupert,
Idaho, who participated in the battles
on the outskirts of Gettysburg fifty
years ago. Although Mr.. Shilling is
to be but fifty or fifty-five years old,
and it was certainly pleasure to see
him enjoying tho encampment.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
WORK OF CLEVER swlNOlsA
Smooth Game Gets Him About $50
on Worthless Checks

A man. going under the name Of
D. F. Bennett. and claiming to be
manager of the "Eau Claire Harp
Orchestra" of Eau Claire, Wis,
passed couple of worthless checks
here Saturday and so far has not.
been apprehended, although it is ex-
pected that he will be caught within
few days. - =; =
Bennett worked :smboth game
He made. arrangements with the "24-
Club for the Eau Claire Harp Or
chestra"' to play here Jan. Ii at the
clubs hall, incidentally "sticking".tha
club the price of a set OF invitations
they had printed. He then placed, a
small adyertisement OF, the event.
with the .News-Budget for insertion
In this issue, but the expense we went
to, to set up the adv. is repaid per
haps by the value Of this news item.
so our loss is not. serious. e;
Bennett then went to the Rusk
County Bank and presented check
for s25 on a Stanley bank for pays
ment. Bennett. .expfafned that he
needed the money to pay for advertisr
ing and other expenses and when
payment was at first declined pend.
ing Identification, he requested the
bank TO- telephone members of the
"24-Club." On the strength Of these
representations, the check was
cashed. Bennett also passed a check
of $500 at the. Baker House when he
paid his. bill, departing for parts I'M
known as yet on the, noon train, =;
1t has since developed that Ben
nett has worked similar game in
several places, having passed
forged check, it Is alleged. on a bank
at Eau Cfaife. -.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
NEW FACES AT COURT HOUSE
Several Changes Were Made in the
County Offices Monday

Several new faces are seen at Tue
courthouse, since Monday.
On that day, o. H. McNahy sue
ceeded A. E. Foster as sheriff, y. "A.
Sergent succeeded John Hnriess as
county treasurer Elmer w. HUI sue
-ceeded his father as register OF
deeds. and w. J. Kermott was sworn
in as clerk of the circuit court, sue
ceeding H. 0. Bye.
For under sheriff, Mr.. McNally has
APPOINTED Y. D. Swain, a prominent
farmer and chairman Of the town
of Grant. NJ. A. Brosious, OF Bruce,
was appointed deputy-sheriff.
F. E. Munroe was sworn in to sue
ceed himself as county clerk as was
Chas. Kirwan for district attorney
All the offices are in capable hands
and the county is assured OF good
and faithful service during the next
two years.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
NEW STATE MAP JUST ISSUED
Prepared by w. @. Hotchkiss and r.
T. Thwaitets, of State Geotos.
icat Survey

The finest map .of Wisconsin, eve,,.
'ssued has just been received from
he engravers. 1t shows all the roaos
II the state, and in addition, the
main travelled roads between cities
are indicated by heavy red lines
This map. will. ..be of great use to
everyone swho has occasion to drive
in any part of the state with which
he is not acquainted.
THE ssdifsfeAt kinds OF rock which
are to be found under the soil In
the various parts OF tho state are.
shown by colors In one corner OF
the map Is a description Of each OF
these geological formations, giving
its general character, thickness, and
the various useful things derived
from 1t, such as valuable ores, build
Ing stone, mineral water, artesian wa
ter, brick clays, road material and
other products. In another corner is
given list Of the elevations above
sea level Of many important fea-
lures Of the state.
The map shows the streams and
lakes in very careful detail. The
names of all counties, cities, villages.
towns, and Indian Reservations are
given, and all are carefully brought
up to date. All the railroad and In
terurban lines are also shown.
Under special authorization OF the
last legislature copies Of this map
are to be sent free to every school
in the state by Superintendent of Pub
lie instruction. 1t will be of great
value to teachers and pupils as a ref
erence map Of the state.
The map will also be appreciated
by owners of automobiles, and by all
persons interested in the building CT
good roads. 1t Is large map, 5a
inches wide and 62 inches long from
north to south The scale is six miles
to one inch, so township is just
one inch square on the map.
The map is sold by the state at
cost of printing. Mounted on cloth
and provided with sticks at top and
bottom, it Ia sold for s1.00 The un-
mounten-- paper ~fhap In two sheets
is sold for 80 cents. 1t can be OBJ
tanned only from the Superintendent
of Public Property at Madison.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
MORE ABOUT the PARCEL POST
Some People Forget That Merchan-
disc Must Now Bear the New
Stamps

The local postoffice reports the
new parcel post working smoothly
but there are still many persons not
familiar with some Of the provisions
of the law
The law requires that the postage
on all matter of the fourth class
must be prepaid by distinctive parcel
post stamps affixed Postmasters can
not receive for mailing parcels that
do not bear such stamps.
Parcel post stamps are not valid
for the payment of postage on mat
ter of the first, second. and third
classes, and, when used for that pur,
pose, the matter to which they are
affixed will be treated as Held for
postage"
Parcels must be prepared for mail
ing in such manner that the. con-
tents can be easily examined.
A parcel must not be accepted for
mailing unless 1t bears the name and
address. Of the sender, preceded by
the word From
Postmasters will refuse to receive
or mailing parcels not properly in
lorsed or packed for safe shipment.
A mailable parcel on which the
postage is fully prepaid may be in
sured against loss In an amount
equivalent to its actual value, but
lot to exceed $50, on payment OF a
zee of 10 cents in parcel post stamps,
such stamps to be affixed.
During the first week that the par
eel post was in effect, ending Tues
lay night, over 100 packages We're
sent from Ladysmith under the par
FL post, five of which We're insured.
No record was kept Of packages re-
ceived.
Included in the merchandise mailed
here, there has been fresh meat, wo-
ven-Wire fencing, clocks, candy, hard
ware and a couple of chickens.
Ladysmith Ia in parcel post unit
No. 245S.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
IN MEMORiAM OF BROTHER ROB
ERT coRBErT

Whereas:
The silent Messenger of Death has
suddenly entered our lodge and sum-
moned our well beloved Brother Cor
bett to his final reward.
Whereas:
Ladysmith Lodge 119 l. O. o. F.
cherish with kind remembrance all
good qualities of our deceased Broth
er, that made him an Odd Fellow In
Spirit and Truth, q good Husband
and kind citizen, and his untimely
death we do deplore.
1~-rhvfofe be~ft resolved ttrat we -ex-
press our heartfelt sympathy to his
Widow and Family in their bereave-
ment and Resolved further that our
Charter be draped In mourning for
the period Of thirty days, and copy
of these resolutions be transmitted
to the Widow, and that they be
spread on the minutes Of this Lodge
and published in the local papers.
MATT. EDGAR.
c. F. WINN.
HENRY HUFFMAN,
Committee.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
REKt- ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty Deed

Ella NJ. Johnson and husband to ].
Kahut and wife, sB Sc 27-34-6....
-. -. -. -. -. ...Y13OO
Rusk Farm Co. to Androj Kvacala,
y sen 10-3a.9 -. -. ....$13S0
w. H. Cleveland and wife to August
F. Jahnke. lots /, 2 blk. Cor
belts. LIST add -. .......... $4,000
NJ. w. w, Go. to Pearl Williams, sw
u of lot blk. 5 NJ. w. w. Co.'S
5rd Add 80. -. -. ....$125
Nellie Ayers to Frank Jineman ct
al, NV Sc 32-33-s -. -. ..$825
Rusk Land Co. to Wallace Hunter,
sw Sc 12-33-9W -. -. $40
J. w. Barton to Jeanette I.
Thomas, eA lot 13 blk. 8 Sabins
Revised. add -. -. -. .....
r. NJ. Thomas and wife to Mathilda
Bye, lots 10, II blk. / Thomas lst
add .'.s -. ;. ....S80o
James Al Miehaelson and wife to H.
Copp, lot II N l2 feet OF lot blk.
r, NJ Thomas and wife to M. e. Lin
coin and wife, lot blk. Thomas
lst add -. -. -. $500
E.: M.ss Worden and wife to Charles
Worden, Pc sw 34-s4-6W. $1,000
Ole A. yohannsen to Chas. Ritter. W
y neM 4-35-4W -. $4,000
Rusk Land Co. to Rusk Farm Co.,
sw SCI 32-33-9W -, -. .......
Rusk Land Co. to George W. calkin,
NV :sw.13-33-9W -. ...... $4so
Henry. Van Den Heuvei and wife to
James "A. Miehaeben, sw ns s-34-5
,4se ..sLs-@~s. rr~-~~s ~<s
e. F. Dithmar ct al to Myrtis NJ.
Pedevsor, Sc sc s6-a5-S -.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
One Citizen in Every Ten Taught BY
Varsity

That one Wisconsin citizen in
every ten has been the direct reci-
pient Of instruction from the state
university is shown by statistics just
compiled by the executive committee
Of the Alumni Association Of the
University Of Wisconsin, of which
George A. Buckstaff, of Oshkosh is
president, for handbook on univer-
sity activities issued by this alumni
committee.
This estimate Of the direct results
Of university teaching is figured on
the basis of population of 1888, $50
and takes into consideration 10000
graduates and regular students scat
tered over the state; 1000 farm
boys who have attended the short
course in agriculture; 5000 dairy
course students; 5000 correspond
ence students who have enrolled In
the Extension Division; 1855 900 an
nual participants in the Farmers
Course and Farmers Institutes con-
Quoted in various parts of the state;
125, 900 persons who have attended
lectures given by representatives OF
the Extension Division of the uni
versity; and 1000 citizens who have
made use of the package libraries
sent out upon request by the Uni
versity Extension Division
The only comparison that seems
serviceable to give concrete idea of
the university's work. writes the
alumni committee, SIS that Of liken-
| ing it to tremendous public service
corporation, from whose central pow
er station at Madison, from whose
district centers at Milwaukee, La
Crosse, Superior, Oshkosh, and Wau-
sau, and from whose agricultural
branch and demonstration stations
at Ashland, Crivitz, Grand Rapids,
Marshfield, Spooner, and Superior,
network Of live wires is continually
charged carrying it's current to every
hamlet, shop, office, factory, farm
and school in the state.
Just as the success OF every other
public service corporation Is meas
ured by the dividends it yields to it's
stockholders, SO the success of the
university is measured on the part
of the tax paying citizen by the tang
ible services rendered to him.
while many millions have been
expended on the university for per-
manent improvements and mainten-
ance since its founding in 1S4a, the
state has during that same period re-
ceived profits from its work repre-
senting a financial value of many
| times the cost of the university TO
the state.''
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
PASSENGER STATION BURNS
Upper Part Of 500 Depot Destroyed
BY Fire

The upper portion of the 500
Lines fine brick passenger station
In this city was destroyed by fire, of
unknown origin, starting in the bag
gage room at about $50 yesterday
morning
There was no fire to be seen when
the west-bound limited passed
through and Lester Corbett, the
night man, put some baggage in the
baggage-room, noting nothing wrong.
Shortly afterward. smoke was seen
issuing from this room and when Mr..
Corbett investigated he found one
side of the room in flames.
The alarm was Immediately given,
but the fire had attained consider
able headway by the time the depart
ment arrived on the scene. The fire
men Were delayed by the breaking
Of hose and had great difficulty in
getting water on the fire which was
blazing fiercely under the tile roof
where it was hard to reach For
time, it seemed that they would be
able to conffne' the flames to the
east end where the fire started, but
the fire was burning along under the
roof out of reach OF water and it was
loon seen that nothing would save
the upper part of the structure.
The walls We're practically unin-
jured and the depot will no doubt
be rebuilt at once: At present the
freight depot is also being used as
a ticket office until some temporary
arrangement can he made, pending
the rebuilding of the passenger sta
ton.
The depot records were saved and
only a small quantity of baggage was
destroyed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
lnstails Fine Machine

Christ Thompson, the harness ma
ker, has just installed a fine new
I.andis harness machine, the best on
the market, to enable his shop. to
handle anything in that line that
may come along in a first-class man.
ner and without waste of time. With
his large and complete stock and ex-
cellent mechanical equipment, Mr.
Thompson has one of the most up-to-
date shops in northern Wisconsin
and better than that can be found in
many towns several times the size
of Ladysmith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
Another Blaze

While the firemen were still bus
uy engaged on the depot. the whis-
tie was blown for another fire. This
alarm was from the new residence
west OF the highschool built this
summer by A. Chriske and now
owned and occupied. since Wednesday
OF this week. by Nate Hand, The
chemical engine was all that was
LETT at the fire house aud this was
sent out. but quick work with pals
had ex.inguished the fire before the
firemen arrived. This Iire started
around one OF the hot-air registers
on the second floor and did damage
estimated at about $500, covered by
insurance,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
4. Chriske Gets East Hotel

a deal was made by Al. Chrlske
and Nate Hand this week by which
Mr.. Hand got the residence Mr..
Chriske erected this summer and Mi.
Chriske secured the East Hotel prop
ertv.
Mr.. Chriske has already COM
gnenced extensive alterations in the
hotel building and will continue the
hotel business and will also open up
a saloon on the corner.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10

Directors and Stockholders Meet
A directors and stockholders meet
ing of the Rusk Co. Rural Telephone
Co. was held at the courthouse in
this city Wednesday afternoon. The
following We're elected as directors:
G. B. Goocher, A. ]. Laidlaw, T. NJ.
Thomas, DR.. Ross and Sam Johnson.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
COUNTY BOARD NEXT WEEK

The county board will meet an
:specia session next Tuesday, Jan.
IA to consider the petition OF the
Rusk County Agricultural Society for
county aid and the action thereon
taken at the regent annual meeting.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
Notice

The meeting Of the Policy Holders
OF the Farmers Mutual Town Fire
Insurance Co., Of Rusk Co., will be-
held In the court house in the city
of Ladysmith at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon. Tuesday, January IA, 1873
All Policy Holders are requested TO
be present sure.
W. S. SERGEANT,
Secretary.
Sheldon, Wis, Jan. l, 1918,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
Town. City and School Clerks

Order your record books, blanks,
order books etc from the MeWs-Bud
get and patronize home industry. We
will make specially Of this work
and will charge no more than the
city concerns.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10

Our prices and quality are right
in the Jewelry line. We make no
charge on reasonable amount of
engraving on jewelry purchased here.
Il. A. Page, Optician, Jeweler and
Engraver Adv.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
MARRIAGE Licenses

The county clerk has issued the
following marriage licenses during
the past week:
Glen E. Hart to Eva Fisher, both
OF Bruce, Jan. ].
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
Counties

Bonntfes have been paid by the
county clerk rs follows during the
past week:
Warren Spurrier, Marshall, wolf'
Jan. 3.
Cyprien Cote, Willard, wildcat
Jan 9.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
A Bargain!

Eighty acres in section %, town of
Grow, between Tony and Conrath.
q bargain for cash.
JAMES H. McGREGOR,
39-42% Amherst, Wis.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
School Report Cards

Report cards for district schools,
the kind recommended by County
Supt. Rice, for sale at the News
R1dget office.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10

$4,000 to loan on real estate at
once. Lowest rates ON interest COM
missions and abstracts-J. w.
Carow, Ladysmith. Wis.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
IMPORTANT NOTICE

On and after January !, 1873, the
subscription price of The Milwaukee
Journal by mail will be $3.50 per
year a first class newspaper every
day in the year for less than cent
day. -
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1913-01-10
Road Foreman in Demand

published the following item:
An appeal comes from the State
Highway Engineer, A. r. Hirst, for
competent foreman to take charge of
road construction in Wisconsin.
| In the year 1912 about $1,000, 600
worth of road work was done in the
/ state under the general direction of
the state highway commission, and
during the coming year it is expect
ed the amount of road work done
will aggregate S2,50O,000 Last year
! there was trouble In many counties
,, to find competent foremen to direct
; the work and in 1913 this trouble
promises to become acute
I'VE would like to bring out of the
woods every man in the state who
has had experience in handling men
and tools in moving dirt Or build
ing city streets, country roads or
railroads" says the state engineer
In letter requesting the assistance
OF. The Sentinel in bringing this sub
tect before the public.
I'VE want men who have actually
served as foreman on work of some
Importance and believe if we could
secure a list of such men we could
place most Of them at very good,
wages and at the same time be Of
service to many counties which
find it difficult to secure the right
Kind of men, he adds.
1t IS the purpose Of the Wiscon-
sin highway commission to prepare
\ list of competent foremen which
will be furnished to all county high
way commissioners to assist them
in the selection of men to have
charge of their work during the CON-
ing year.
. If such list can be secured it will
solve one of the most serious prob
lens facing the road builders In the
state. The campaign of 1912 in road
work doubled or trebled the amount
Of such work ordinarily prosecuted
in Wisconsin and 1913 will see All.
other doubling, or more, with the
result that experienced men, from
highway engineers to foreman, roll
er operators. etc, will be Scarcer
than ever. All such men who are not
engaged for 1913 should communicate
with A. r. Hirst, State Highway En-
.gineef, Madison. Wisconsin, If they
desire to be placed in the road
work of the state during the coming
year.
Beware of the "Fiinfiams''
This is the season Of the year
when the flim-flam rubber plantation
land the skin-game pineapple planta-
ton begins to lure the. dollars out
Of the northwestern mans pocket
Fa<m- ~Stock~aneA Hemc -- 1880 '-" =
Yes, beware of the flimflams and
the skin games. There are plenty of
opportunities in Wisconsin for the
Investment both OF your capital and
your energy. Farm. Stock and
Hc:ne has it right--the "flimflams"
are always worked where there is
prosperity, and, therefore, money.
That is the reason they are always
working in wisconsin. 1t is a good
motto to invest money where it Is
made.
If they want you to invest in their
sch smes, make them show positive
proof Of the promised profits.
pineapples, grapefruit, oranges,
and that sort OF stuff is selected for
the reason that it is easy to manip-
ulate the figures. Good Wisconsin
land produces good Wisconsin crops
which the good Wisconsin people can
measure with certainty. That is bet
ter than flimflam.