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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Health work in rural schools pre-
sents some problems entirely different
from those found in large villages and
in cities.
Rural schools are, with only a few
exceptions, entirely unprovided with
health supervision of any nature. Yet
these are the very places most in need
of it. In the larger centers compe tent
doctors are available, and in the cities
free medical and dental clinics may al
ways be found, but in the country med
ical and dental attention is often di I'll
cult to obtain.
Again, people in the country are
little inclined to seek aid from physic-
ians or dentists, simply because they
have net yet been edueatGa TO do so
except in serious cases. 1t therefore
happens that children of the rural
schools are in general contrary to the
general impression) more in need of
medical and dental attention than the
children of larger communities.
There is also common impression
that country children are naturally
more vigorous than city children.
l his ought to be true, but unfortun-
ately it is not. In general food is not
as well prepared in the country as it
is in the city; the available variety is
smaller; the houses and schools are
less we'll ventilated, overheating in
winter is common; tuberculosis is not
so well understood and the chances for
"house infection" are therefore great
er; and general public sanitation is
almost without exception neglected in
the country.
Children in the country are more ex-
posed to unfavorabe weather condi-
tions than are city children. They Of
ten walk long distances in extreme
heat, cold, or wet; and sit in school
with damp clothing or wet feet. They
almost invariably wear too much cloth
ing indoors in cold weather, and are
consequently overheated in the school
room and then are chilled on the way
home. Under such conditions it is no
wonder that colds and other respira-
tory disorders are common, and that
many country children are out of
school on account of various kinds of
sickness
The sanitation of rural school is
usually very bad. The common drink
ing cup hangs from nail over the
water pail; floors and desks are often
very dirty; ventilation is negligible
quantity; outdoor toilets are in un-
speakable condition; washing facilities
are either not provided at all, or con-
sist OF pail of water, dirty tin basin,
and one common towel.-From U. S.
Bureau Of Education Letter.
The above letter needs to be needed
at this time Of the year. There is
much sickness throughout the county
and city. Several schools we're closed
before the holidays. School boards
cannot give the matter OF fumigation
too much attention at this time. The
school house ought to disinfected fire.
quently now. Some children catch
diseases from each other very readily.
Take all necessary precaution, it is
cheaper than paying doctor bills, and
may prevent an epidemic in the com.
munity.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Uncle Wood and John Schuette have
quit singing on Sylvester eve. The
people who assemble at Turner Hall
feel the deprivation much though the
tuneful efforts of the men were far
from pleasing. Sylvester Eve is not
what it used to be-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

EFFECTS OF THE Could've notice
by our exchanges that throughout the
whole State the severity OF the wealth
er was extremely felt, and in many
places we hear of persons being badly
frozen--in few instances resulting in
loss of life. In this section we have
heard of but few sufferers. One un-
fortunate fellow, residing in Brown
county, had both his feet frozen so
badly that it was at first supposed he
could not live, bat through the skill
full efforts of Dr. Balloon, he is in q
fair way to recover, though amputation
of one of the limbs was found to be
necessary.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

A LARGE ESTABLISHMENT.-M Mr..
William Rahr, the we'll known Brewer
has just completed very large estab-
lishment for the manufacture OF lager
beer, and at his invitation many OF our
citizens visited his cellar on Saturday
last. The principal cellar is Is by "a
feet, IL feet deep, with stone walls
three feet thick. Within this is an ice
house 20 by 40 feet, with stone walls
two and half feet thick. Adjoining
the main room is a yeasting cellar 81
20 feet, covered with solid masonry.
Mr.. Rahr's establishment is one OF
the largest and finest in the state, and
we hope that the large expense incur
red by him will be returned four-fold.
His enterprise and public spirit should
be followed by others.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Monday night Andres Handl, well
known resident of this city, aged 70
years, dropped dead on Washington
street on his way home from an Install
alton Of officers at the ST. Boniface
hall. The cause OF his death was
heart trouble. He has been janitor
of the 7th ward school for several
years. For twelve years he served
as vice-president OF the 81. Boniface
Catholic society and Monday night Was
reelected. He leaves wife and large
family of grown-up children. The
funeral will be held tomorrow morning
from st. Boniface church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

People who, as Tom Windiate would
say "were on earth in 1864" were busy
on Tuesday last contrasting it with
the first day of January 1864. Then a
person could hardly stir outside with
out being frozen, while Tuesday last
was as balmy as day in May.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08
Or Change Him.

"Maud's husbands name is Bill,
isn't itT Yes, and he's afraid she'll
hraak him"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Thomas Hogan of Amigo is spending
few days in the city. Mr.. Hogan
has met with the most gratifying sue
cess in the practice of his profession at
Amigo.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

LINCOLN WANTS MORE MEN - we
thought the Emancipation Procla'
matiun was TO put an end TO the war
How is that?
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08
Reedsville, Jan. 10, 1914.


1000 A. NJ.
Singing Reedsville Pupils
Conducted by Gladys Willlnger
(a) Accident Prevention :
Mildred Dedrlcks
(b) Moral and Humane Teaching :
Eta Hayden
Teaching How to Study (Chapter W :
Il. j. Zimmers
1870 p. M.
Class Exercise in Agriculture =
Elizabeth Walrath
Rural Economics F.. C. Christensen
How | Teach Factoring, Decimals, and
Long Division Florence O'Connors
p. w. Falvey.
Teaching How to Study (Chapter XII
p. j. Zimmers
Bring your copy of McMurry to all
meetings.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Ed. Sans of Mishicott while walking
around the barn of j. l.. Miller of this
city, broke off an alder branch with
buds ready to burst. A warm rain
would bring them out in full leaf.
This state of things brought out some
further facts of the unprecedented mild
ness Of the winter. On the 23rd of
December live frogs were found in
Mishcott, right lively fellows, too.
There are any number OF robins in the
city. This will prevent the early rob-
in item from making its appearance in
local papers next April.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Ida Filholm, daughter of j. G. Fill
holm of this city, died on Thursday,
December II, 1888, aged 10. She was
bright active young girl, but last
May began to fail in health and time
brought no improvement. Her funeral
took place on Sunday and a large mum
ber of friends testified their respect by
their attendance. The stricken rela-
tives have the sympathy of the entire
community.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

New Years day was day fit to in
spire poet. The sleighing was ex-
cellent, the face OF the sky was not
marred by cloud speck and the sun
shone bright. In the afternoon Eighth
street was thronged with people urg-
ging horses OF all conditions to do their
prettiest, while the river was crowded
with skaters. 1t was a day calculated
TO make a misanthrope feel that life
was worth the living.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

The Appleton Post thinks if Sand
ford we're trained for the prize ring in
early manhood he would be the cham
pion today. He is described as cross
between philanthrophy and brigandry,
and as being possessed of Incompatible
genteness and unparalleled savagery.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO.
Hon. Issac Cratic of Mishicott atten.
ded the examination Of applicants for
admission to the bar at Milwaukee last
week.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08
DIED

Gertrude Hanson, the .year-old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Han
son, S52 North Fourteenth street, died
Friday of diphtheria. The funeral
took place Saturday afternoon.
This is the second death in the fam.
lily in two weeks, another girl, aged {
years, having died OF the same disease
Matthias Rugowski an old resident OF
this city, died Monday. He was born
in Germany and came to this city in
1872, where he had since resided. Ec
leaves wife and eleven children tc
mourn his death. The funeral was
held this morning from st. Boniface
church.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1914-01-08

Osmsn, Jan. IL, 1914.
9.30 A. M.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
BELGIAN TROOPS
 BLEW UP FORTS

Rotterdam. Oct 12A cores pondenrs ef the Tidj describing the scenes at Antwerp says:
 When the outer forts were silenced the BeIgians exhausted and be- nurnbed, their heads swathed in ban dages and their clothes smeared with mud, withdrew to the inner line. Two commanda.nts blew up their forts and spiked their guns.
 The Germans succeeded in forcing breach in the inner gird1e of forts sooner than was expected. Belgian mines of the inner and outer forts cost the Germans thousands of lives but General Won Bessler, the German commander. apparently had been or dered to take the city at all costs with a view of safeguarding the German army in the north of France.
 'fThe siege of Liege was as nothing in comparison to the last two nights of the bornbardment Of Antwerp, While the bonbardment was at it's height the prisoners began to batter at the doors of their cells because bombs had pierced the roofs of the prison. They howIed like madm era until re1easedA and then rushed through the streets as though devils were at their heels and began to plunder. This they continued until they were suppressed by armed force
 ttGermans sent four different de- mands to the town to surrender
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
SEEKING A SEAPORT TOWN, GERMAN ARMY PLAYS NEXT
 TO LAY SIEGE TO OSTEND
CAVALRY ATTACKS
 REFUSED, PARIS
 OFFICIALS REPORT

Paris, Oct. 12-S:15 p. m.-The follow ing official communication was given out in Paris this afternoon:
 'FHrst-On our left wing the caval- ry engagements continue in the region of La Bassee, Estairs and Hazebrouck. Between Arras and Disc, the enemy endeavored to deliver several attacks, which failed notably between Lassig- ny and Rove.
 'tSecond-On the center we have made some progress on the plateaus of the right bank of the Aisne, in front of Soissonse and to the east and south east of Verdun.
 "Third-On our right wing, in the Vosges, the enemy delivered a night attack in the region of Oe Seipte, north of St. Die. They were repulsed.
 'In the Belgian field, according to the latest information received here concerning the action at Antwerp, the Germans occupy up to the present time only the suburbs of the city. The 24 forts on the two banks of the river Escaut are resisting with energy.
 In Russia the fighting still continues with fierceness on the frontier of East Prussia. To the northwest of Lyck the Germans are retreating at the same time destroying the bridges.
 Tn southern Poland between Ivan- gorod and Sandomir there has been artillery fighting with columns of the enemy, which is said have reached the VistuIa"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
SEVERAL AUTO COLLISIONS
 MARK SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Struck by an automobile, bearing a New York number. that did not stop after the collision, Mrs. Joel Smith of this city and her grandson Harry Ritehie of Milford, were painfully in jured near Liberty Rock, yesterday Treatment was given by Dr. Pons of Milford after which they were taken to the Ritchie home in Milford. The horse was so badly injured as to re- quire veterinary services
 Other Automobile accidents reported on Saturday include the smashing of Thomas Smiths car at Fairfield ave- nue and Harrison street A collision be- tween the car of Mrs. Harold c. Weld 1ich, 194o North avenue when over taken on Lafayette street by a New Jersey car, and damage to the ai1to- mobile of F. L. Leighton, 154 Grove street, New Haven, which was stand ing on Fairfield avenue when another skidded or ran into it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
APPLICATIONS OF
 VOTERS TO BE MADE
 IS LARGEST EVER

More than 1900 applications to be
 made voters were received by the registrars today from the time they opened their office until 12:30 and the registrars expect that the day will show the largest number of applica-- tions ever received in a single day. It is expected the lists of those to be made will be the largest ever this year. The registrars expect between. 5, 900 and 1000 names to be added to the electors lists. The voting lists formerly had the names of about 800 women entitled to vote for members of the board of education. The regis trars are revising these lists this year for the first time in about 20 years. About 50 women have applied to be made voters and about 50 others who have been voters have applied to have their names retained on the lists so that the new lists of women voters will not have more than 15O names. The time for making application to be made a voter expired at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Only those who filed prop CT applications before this hour will be made.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
WOMAN REcovERs AS THE
 POLICE HUNT AsSAILANr

The police of this city and Stratford are searching for a, man who is aI- legged by Mrs. Rosa Talmadge, of Mil ford, to have attacked her near Avon Park Saturday night, after they had ridden on a trolley from this city. Found by motorists lying beside the roadway, she was taken to St. Vim cents hospital where the police se- cured her story.
 She is suffering from broken jaw, besides many other cuts and bruises, which her companion is said to have given her in a murderous assault wit a rock. JeweIry and money was stripped from her body. an empty handbag later being found in front of the Avon A. c. The police believe that someone familiar with the vicin- ity is responsible. At the hospital today it was said that she was rest ing comfortably, but that it would be over 8 week before she would be well enough to leave the institution.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
MOTHER CLAIMS
 SUICIDES BODY

The body of Mrs. Jeannette Thomp- son of Pittsfeld, Mass, who commit ted suicide by taking bichloride of mercury tablets, purchased at Fishers drug store. South Main and South ave- nue. Saturday night, was claimed this morning by her mother, who lives in Danbury. The body was taken to Danbury for burial. The mother of Mrs. Thompson was unable to give any reason for her daughters strange act, nor could she account for her leaving PittsheId. She declared the woman had no trouble with her hus- band, Archibald Thompson of Pitts field
 The police have been unable to ac- count for the woman's acts The wo- man purchased the tablets about 6 o'clock Saturday night, saying she wanted them fors a wash About twenty minutes later she reappeared and cried hystericaIly that she had taken the poison. She was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital where all efforts were made to prolong her life. and death occurred an hour later. The physicians were. of the opinion that she had taken something else, as the tablets would not end life so quickly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
HUGE THRONG PAYS HOMAGE TO COLUMBUS
Thousands Attend Unveifng of Statue of Discoverer Presented to City By Ital- ian-American Residents
 Elaborate Program Given.

Bridgeport as usual was in gala a1- tire for Columbus Day, the principal observance being conducted today by the Italian citizens with a parade and the unveiling of a handsome bronze bust of the discovered of America The bust which crowns a marble shaft, was presented to Columbus school at Com merciaI street and North Washington avenue. It has been placed in the corner of the school yard facing Com mercia1 street. A large United States flag had been draped around the can vas covering of the bust and pedes- tai and after the parade of the Ital- ian societies Miss Marie Gu1iano, daughter of MT. and Mrs Antonio Guflano of Bell Court pulled a cord which drew aside both the hasD and the inside drapery. Miss Guliano won the honor of unvefling the statue in a voting contest in which she lead her nearest competitor by more than 150. 900 votes
 The parade formed at North avenue and Main street. Ralph Cennamo was charger. The line of march as first announced was changed and was as follows:
 Starting at North avenue and Main street, south to State street. to Park avenue. to Fairfield avenue, to Strat- TOTO avenue, TO Hast Main street, to Hamilton street, to Pemb mbroke street. to Barnum avenue, to East Main street, to East Washington avenue, to Noble avenue, to Congress street, to Main street, to North Washington ave- nue, to Columbus school.
 Flags were displayed on all public buildings today and in the North End and on the East Side many business places and public buildings were hand soue1y decorated. The parade exer- cises and the presentation of the sta tue of Columbus was arranged by the Columbus Boys club, the venice AtE1- letic society and the United Italian so- cieties.
 A platoon of police in command of Sergt Walker headed the parade. The patrolnen marching were Patrolmen Roland, J. P. Coughlin, Sheridan. Grossman, Zehnder, Howell, Watts, Daley Casey, Simpson, Tobis and Regnery. The policemen wore dress coats, dress clubs, belts and white gloves. Following the police came this committee from the United Italian fsocieties: Michael Issogana, cores bonding secretary, Ortes A. A. Tonaa- settf, financial secretary, Joseph De- santf, treasurer, Nicholas No1fi and Michael Izzol trustees, and Anthony Mama, JohnN Lfzzi, Michael PicciriIIo l and Louis Denardis. members of sub Committees.
 (Continued on Page Two),
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
OFFICIAL
 COMMITS SUICIDE:

Springfield, Ills, Oct. 12--secretary of State Harry Woods one of the TDemocratic senatorial candidates at the September primary and active in politics. committed suicide during last night
 His lffeless body, with bullet wound in the center of the forehead |and an automatic pistol clutched in his right hand, was discovered by Mrs. Woods early today lying in the tool room at the rear of his residence. Glo note Of exclamation was left by Secretary Woods and the only clue which would give a. possible indica- tion of a reason for the tragic deed was a bulky bundle of papers showing extensive dealings in grain through a Chicago brokerage house
 Mrs Woods could assign no motive for her husbands deed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
THE GAME
FIRST INNING.

Ath1eticsAThe first pitch of Tyler kvas ball. The next came over for a strike Murphy double down the 1eft heid line. OIdrins sacrificed, Tyler to Schmidt, Murphy going to third. E1aurphy scored when Connolly drop bed Collins intended sacrifice fly EBaker struck out. Collins stole second. sAdcInnis walked. Collins was picked Eof second, Tyler to Evers. One run, One hit, one error.
 Braves-Bush's first pitch shot around M Moran's neck for a ball. After pitching three straight balls Bush put over two strikes. Moran then fouled off the next four pitches. Moran pop ped out to Collins. Evers singled over EBarry's head. Bush worked a, fast in shoot almost exclusively. Connolly HouIed out to Baker who made the batch near the Athletics bench. Evers EHtoIe second, Schangss throw being too liar to the left of the Nbag. Whitted Twas a strtkeout victim. No runs. one
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
JOE BUSH TO
 TRY TO STOP
 EVERS' BOYS

Fenwav Park, Boston, Oct 12-Led Inv the Royal Rooters, who witnessed inc triumph of the Braves at Ph1la- saeIptia. the Boston fans massed them selves at Fen Park today to see the Braves clash with the Athletics in the third game of the worlds series As f4,fs mark has a greater seating capa- f.itv than Shibe field, there were over S5 900 on hand when the contest be- gan. The Braves were filled with con- hdence and expected to take three straight.
 Eaatfcs are they never can get up enough speed to catch up now,' said Manager Stallings, of the Boston team ssThey have never seen Tyler in action and Rudolph is ready if we need him today. Bender can't come hack so soon and if he does we will beat him. again. There is only the Athletics second string artillery to stop us.
 I've have not been hitting" said i Captain Ira Thomas, of the Athletics. esand any team looks feeble when 1t is not getting in solid blows. Watch us today. Our club is not the one to take a third straight beating.
 Boston was plainly baseball crazy f0day. Hundreds swarmed all night at the gates Of Fenwa.y Park. Within an hour after the unreserved stands
 
 scores lined the backfield fences and pressed against a guard fence erected i around the rear of the outheid- once the crowd broke the wooden barrier and mounted police had to drive them back into the enclosure.
 A force of carpenters repaired the fence All this WAS three hours before game time. Outside the fences thous- lands e1amored vatnly to get in.
 Summery weather was furnished for tie contest. The playing field was faut-dry and lightning fast Betting twas 10 to T on the Bostons to take the series Wagers at these odds were made at noon.
 Batting practice was lively and the long drives of the home club were vigorously cheered by the crowd 4Gowdy. heavy hitter of the first game +srnashed a ball into the tempora ary stands while Connolly, Baker and Col lins sent smoking liner toward Ter ne1d stands where the spectators tried to get the balls for souvenirs
 Fieldfnng practice was mechanically perfect and executed with a snappi- ness and hrilHancy that stirred the epectators to salvos of applause.
 The Boston sRoyal Rooterss led by Former Mayor Fitzgerald and a score of fans dressed in Indian costumes l battle song 'sTessie," paraded around the field and took their seats in a Iaeetion reserved for them back of left field.
 Before play was called Captain q Evers, of the Boston club was pre- Isented with an automobile in recogni- ltion of his being the most valuable I player to his team in the National league Manager George Stallings was kpresented with diamond sdckpin and Ia gold ball by Mayor Cur1ey, of Bos- fton, on behalf of the city government
 The unpires conferred with Captain JThornas and Captain Evers at the p1ate and looked over the batting or lders- Ground rules were then dis cussed. Tyler and Gowdy were an lnounced as the battery for Boston and IBush and Schang for the Athletics.
 Umpire Rlem gave decision behind the plate and Dineen on the bases . Hf1debrand went to left field and IByron to right field.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-10-12
AERIAL BATTLE ABOVE PARIS IS
 POSSIBLE NEXT

Paris, Oct. 12-It is announced off, ctally that an aerop1ane had flown over Paris this morning and thrown down six bombs. Five French avia- tors went up to pursue the German airmen.
 A new, squadron of aero craft has been formedlto deal with German avi- ators.
 Another German bomb was dropped today at St. Ouen, a suburb of Paris, but it did not explode.
 This missile fell within a short dis tance of a large paint factory where there Is a gasoline tank with a ca pactty of s0,OOo gallons.