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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
HOW NOBEL MADE DISCOVERY
Cut Finger Caused Him to Find Way
of Handling Nitroglycerln
With Safety.

When that very dangerous explosive.
nitroglycerin, was first invented ex-
traordinary precautions had to be TAX
en- to prevent accidents while the sub
stance was being handled, but, not
withstanding this, so many disasters
occurred that there seemed to be
strong probabilities that it's manufac-
ture and use would have to be pro-
hibited, says an English paper
After several governments had actu-
ally interdicted it's use, however.
means were discovered by which this
powerful explosive could be used with
a minimum of danger to those who
handled it.
One of the methods employed was to
convert the nitWglycerin into dyna-
mite by it's absorption in the infusorial
earth known as kieselguhr. This
process, however, involved a reduction
Of the explosive power of the nitro
glycerin and explosives chemists per
sisted in their researches to find some
substance which, when added to nitro
glycerin, would render it safe for han
ding without diminishing it's explosive
force.
One of these chemists was Nobel.
1t is on record that one day while No
bel was at work in his laboratory he
cut his finger, and in order to stop
the bleeding he painted some collodion
"a liquid preparation akin to g1ncot-
tom over the cut to form protective
artificial skin.
Having done this, he poured some of
the collodion, by way of an experiment,
into vessel containing nitroglycerin,
when he noticed that the two sub
stances mixed and formed jellylike
mass.
He at once set to work to investi-
gate this substance, and the outcome
Of these experiments was blasting gel
attn, mixture containing 80 per cent
of nitroglycerin and 10 per cent of
soluble guncotton. Thus, as result
of very trivial occurrence, that vio-
lent explosive, blasting gelatin, was
discovered
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
SUGAR BEETS PAY WELL
Industry Is Becoming One of Most
Prosperous in Chippewa
Falls Region.

Chippewa Falls.-The farmers in
this county and vicinity who planted
sugar beets this year are going to be
well paid for their labor. There are
only about 1920 acres contracted for
by the factory in this city but the yield
is of a good quality and the farmers
say that they will realize more from
their sugar beets than any crop they
have planted this year.
The elements have no effect on the
crop, the sugar beet grows when the
other crops stand still. AS a result
sugar beet raising has become one of
the staple industries and the farmers
are becoming more aware of it from
year to year.
Contrary to old prejudices and mis-
taken ideas, sugar beets do not rob
the soil. If properly cultivated and
the refuse, such as beet tops, are put
back on the land, the loss is slight.
Beet pulp makes good cattle fodder
and increases the flow of milk.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
RESIGNS FROM TAX BOARD
Prof. Thomas E. Adams Will Accept
Finance Professorship in Cor
nell University.

Madison.-Prof. Thomas E. Adams,
member of the Wisconsin tax commits
sion, resigned as a member of the
commission to accept professorship
in finance and taxation at Cornell uni
versity Prof. Adams was appointed a
member of the commission five years
ago by Gov. McGovern to succeed
George E. Curtis Prof Adams later
was re-appointed for a full term on
the commission ending 1919. Gov
Philip will appoint successor. The
salary is $4,000 a year. Prof. Adams
was formerly member of the faculty
of the University of Wisconsin and
later of the faculty of the University
of Washington at ST. Louis, Mo.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Some Refreshment.

Rear Admiral Fletcher during the
maueuvers off Newport told a story at
a garden party.
1.-THE navy is as abstemious from
ethical reasons" he began, "as old
Stingee was from miserliness."
"Old Stingee was entertaining boy
hood friend one evening at his shore
cottage. After couple Of hours of
dry talk, the old fellow said genially:
Would you like some refreshment
"a cooling draft, say-George?'
Why, yes; l don't care if do"
said George, and he passed his hand
across his mouth and frightened up
wonderfully.
Good said old Stingee. TIL just
open up this window. There's fine
sea breeze blowing detroit Free
Press.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
LAY CHURCH CORNERSTONE
Rev. j. kIingman Presides at Cere-
monies for New OconomoWoc
Lutheran Edifice.

Oconomowoc.-The laying of the
cornerstone of the new ST. PauPs
Lutheran church here was very large
ly attended. The Rev. ]. Klingman of
Watertown spoke in English and Ger
man. The cornerstone was laid by the
Rev. Klingman, Prof. Henkel, North
western college at Watertown, and the
Rev. F. Kuenther, pastor of st. PauFs
church for thirty-five years.
The new church building is to be
5Sx10S feet, of vitrified brown brick,
and is located on Pleasant and Lake
streets, near the old church property,
which will be used as a school.
st. Paups congregation was organ
lied in 1865 with but seven communi-
cant members. The old church was
dedicated in 1879 The church now has
about 500 members, and will celebrate
it's fiftieth anniversary this fall
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Next Convention at Oshkosh.

Appleton-At the annual convention
of the Lutheran Young Peoples asso-
citation of the Fox river valley, Osh-
kosh was decided on for the next
convention. The following officers
were elected: President, Arthur lie
bell, Oshkosh; vice president, Edward
Pollnow, Appleton; secretary, Frieda
Dickman, Green Bay; treasurer, Lydia
Steinke, Oshkosh. Appleton won the
silver cup competed for annually in
athletics, while Green Bay won the
banner for having the largest atten-
dance.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
BOOSTERS MAKE TRIP
BARABOO BUSINESS MEN VISIT
TOWNS IN SAUk COUNTY.
Speeches Are Made at Each Stopping
Place and Wisconsin Marine
Band Gives Selections.

Baraboo.-Baraboo citizens made
their annual auto booster trip through
Sank county under the auspices of the
Commercial club.
One hundred and twenty automo-
biles, carrying at least 500 people,
mostly business men, accompanied by
the Wisconsin marine band, started
for Prairie du Sac, the first stopping
place, a distance of fourteen miles.
The other places visited on the outgo-
ing trip were Sank City, Witwen and
Black Hawk.
The destination was Spring Green
and side trips to Wright's bungalow,
Tower Hill, and other places of in
terest. On the return trip stops were
made at Plain, White Mounds, Logan
vile, County Farm and Rudsburg.
At each stop speeches were made,
and the marine band played.
The trip covered nearly 100 miles.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
GOT A LITTLE SATISFACTION
Motorist Employed Rather Neat Way
of Getting Even" After His Ar
rest for Speeding.

A motorist was stopped by police
man for speeding, whereupon he be-
came angry and called the policeman
an ass. After he lad paid his fine,
the judge reproved him for what he
had said to the officer.
Then l mustn't call policeman an
ASST" he said.
Certainly not" said the judge. You
must no. insult the police"
But you wouldn't mind if l called
an ass a policeman, would your"
why, no, if it gives you any sat-
isfaction," answered his honor with
a smile.
The motorist turned to the man
who had arrested him. Good day, po-
iceman," he said, and Immediately
left the courtroom.-Boston Tran
script.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Electricity on Farms.

Rural distribution Of electric current
two years. In some communities the
farmers have financed local distribu.
ton systems, taking current from the
nearest cross-country transmission
line at one point and retailing it
mites individual farmers find it de-
sirable to pay for lines directly from
the power plant to the farm. Other
electric companies install the connec-
ton and require a yearly minimum
use proportionate to the investment
in the line extension.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Pity the Poor Grocer.

A grocer was going over his books
In the hope that they would show he
was making some profit, when the tele-
phone interrupted him.
Those strawberries my boy bought
at your place-they weren't good, and
there were two boxes Of them" said
a voice over the wire. "Will you make
them good?"
Certainly" said the grocer. Send
them back and I'll give you some that
are all right"
"But l can't do that" the voice ex-
claimed.
"You can't? Why not?"
Because we ate them"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
He Still Had Hope.

After a hurried rush through the
night the doctor found his patient in
a very bad way.
my dear sir" he said slowly, Il
have been attending you for nine
weeks and have done my best, but
I'm afraid that your end is near.
Have you any last wish to express?'
The patient drew a long breath.
Eyes," he replied, in a faint voice,
81 wish l had had another doctor"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Girls as Grocers' Clerks.

The London municipal school, where
girls may learn in six weeks to be-
come grocers' clerks, has been sue
cessfully launched in the western part
Of the city, with class of 80. The
girls will be trained in all routine
work of assistants in grocery and pro
vision stores Tuition is free, and pu-
pills unable to support themselves dur
irg the six-weeks' course are granted
So week from the prince Of Wales
fund.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
War Influences Paris Veil STYLES

The war veil is the latest freak Of
fashion in Paris. Though quite gro
tesque in appearance, it is popular in
the sense that it expresses the patriot
ism of the women.
The two designs most frequently
seen are those of black cannon wo-
ven in the mesh just where it rests on
the cheek, and beauty spot" woven
to the shape of the Red Cross, but
done in white on black background.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
True To His Word.

The Interviewer-Why did you as
sassinate all your wives as soon as
the honeymoon was over?
Bluebeard-You see, I'd promised to
love each one as long as she lived,
and no matter what other sins | I've
committed, I never disappoint lady.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Work for Crippled Soldiers

One form which Germany's provi-
sion for the employment of crippled
soldiers is taking is the purchase of
'wo large landed estates in the neigh
borhood of Magdeburg, where each
man Will have a plot of ground for
growing vegetables and fruit, which
can be easily disposed of in the
Magdeburg market. One estate cost
s375.000. and the other about the same
price.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Heavy Guard for Morean,s place

j. P. Morgans estate at Glen Cove
is still under guard and is likely to be
until the end of the war. Three men
are on duty by day and four by night.
One is on post at the bridge connect
ing East island with the mainland, and
not only every traveller, but every
package that passes can do so only
after having been subjected to his
scrutiny. The others patrol the
beaches
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Minnesota Pastor Called.

Oconomowoc.-The Rev. John Meyer
Of New Ulm, Mimi, has accepted the
call to the pastorate Of st. PauPs Lu-
theran church at Oconomowoc and will
take up his duties here the latter part
of September.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Find No Trace.

chwood.-Although water in the
lake here has been lowered by open
ing the sluice gate no trace has been
found of little Jackie Soper, s year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Soper, who
mysteriously disappeared more than a
month ago.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Unkind Observation.

THAT woman wants something to
remove freckles and sunburn." said
the druggist.
saleswoman. What she needs is
something that1l change her entire
facial expression"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Stable PoIiteneSS,

Flatbush-I see COW barns are mod
els of cleanliness in Holland. Some
farmers place mats before the doors
and visitors must wipe their feet before
entering"
Bensonhurst-Wipe their hoofs, you
mean, don't your"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Old Neenah Resident Dead.

Neenah.-Mrs. John Sturm, one of
this city's Oldest residents, is dead
here at the age of 81 years. Mrs Sturm
had been a resident of this city since
1856. Thirteen grandchildren, four
teen great grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren survive
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
NEGLECT YOUR SCALP
And Lose Your Hair. Cuticura Pre-.
vents 1t. Trial Free.

and purify the scalp Of dandruff while
the Ointment soothes and heals the
irritated scalp skin. Dandruff and
itching are hair destroyers. Get &C
quainted with these supercreamy emol-
Hents for the skin and scalp.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

and a weakness all
caused by fem a lie
trouble, and / took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e g e t a bic Com
pound with such ex-
cellent results that |
am now feeling fine.
| recommend tn e
Compoundand praise
it to all. | shall be
glad to have you
publish m v letter.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Oshkosh Church Dedicated.

Oshkosh-St Vincent de Pauls
new 100000 church was formally de-
Dictated here with solemn ceremony by
Archbishop S. G. Messmer, Milwau-
kee, who preached on "The Material
and Living Church. Thirty priests
from over the state attended
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Crops Never ExcelIed.

Jafferson.-Farmers in this section
of .hn state are nearly done threshing
and report that they never had better
crops. Corn is late, but if the frost
holds off there will be a good crop.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
To Build Concrete Road.

Depere.-Work has been started on
the new concrete highway which is to
connect this city and Green Bay. 1t
will be about four miles long and will
take two months to build. The road
is to be sixteen feet wide.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Killed While HUNTING.

irchwood-Rodger Courier, IA
years old, son of Mr.. and Mrs Bing-
ham Courier of Sampson, this county.
was accidently killed while hunting.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Settler Hard Hit.

Birchwood.-Fir of unknown origin
destroyed the home of a new settler
in the Bohemian settlement near here
The man had just begun to open up
a farm.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
]. F. JOHNSON, R. No. a, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
Experience of a Nurse.
Poland, N. Yin my experience as
nurse | certainly think Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is a great
medicine. / wish all women with fe-
male troubles would take it. / took it
when passing through the Change of
Life with great results and l always re-
commend the Compound to all my pa
tents if know of their condition in
tine. will gladly do all can to help
others to know of this great medicine. "
Mrs. HORACE NEWMAN, Poland, Her
kimer Co., N. Y.
If you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Com pound.
If you want special advice write
Lydia Il. Pinkham Medicine Co..
(conlidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
DANGEROUS Game,

why did the police break up the
children's game over there?"
Please, your wushup, they's was
playin' i spy.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Institute VIII Be Held.

Neer Arrangements are being
completed for the efficiency institute
to be held at the company | armory
next month.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

When you see young man carry
ing pink parasol for a girl it's sign
that they are not married.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

All the world may love lover, but
it doesn't get enough to hand him the
price of marriage license.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

Many a man who feels sure one
minute feels sore The next.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
IN ALL OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
There Is Hardly A Woman
Who Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Princeton, Ill. 81 had Inflammation,
hard headaches in the back of my neck
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Drink Denlson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

The man who thinks he understands
women isn't much of thinker.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14
Women With Tact.

Some women have a sense of hui
NOR, while others have tact and laugh
at their husbands jokes
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

A tug is the only animal that always
has it's lows behind.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1915-09-14

There is scarcely a neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. Mrs.
]. F. JOHNSON, R. No. a, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-12-17
w. c. T. u. COmmendS The Jour.
nal and Condemns Certain
Business Men

The Wildwood w. q. It. U. at q
special meeting held Thursday of last
week condemned certain business men
for their habit of testifying to the repu-
tation of liquor dealers and for their
willingness to sign applications for
liquor license. The Union commended
the JOURNAL for printing the news of
the trial of Bolton Cannon for violating
the liquor laws, giving the names Of
those testifying in favor of the defend
ant, as well as those who bore testi-
mony against him.
About a year ago the local w. q. T.
u, at the request of the State Organi-
cation, voted to publish the names of
those signing petitions for licenses.
The resolutions adopted were as fol-
lows:
Resolved, that the habit of BUSH
ness men testifying for liquor dealers
and signing their petitions for liquor
license be denounced.
Resolved, that the w. CT. U. COM
mend the FIVE MILE BEACH JOUR-
NAL for printing the account of the
trial of Bolton Cannon for violating
the liquor laws, publishing the names
of those testifying for the defendant
as we'll as those who bore witness
against him.
Resolved, that a copy of these reso-
lutions be sent to the publisher of the
FIVE MILE BEACH JOURNAL.u
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-12-17
Newspaper Votina contests

The plan Wholesome n newspapers use
of giving away ballots for money paid
on subscription account, may get a set
back out in Minnesota where a publish
er has Deer arr rested charged with vio-
lating the la W against conducting a lot
terry. AS the scheme is usually worked
out, the ballots are used by the sub
scriber to vote for the most popular per
son in the vicinity, the victor to get a
trip to Europe or somewhere else, or to
be given an automobile, piano, or some
other valuable present. There are
usually second, third, and sometimes
fourth and fifth prizes of less value, and
the victors are usually happy, while a
large number of losers have a grudge,
against the newspaper which conducted
the contest, until the day oftheir death.
The Minnesota publisher is charged
with "unlawfully and wrongfully, for
the purpose of inducing the public for
a valuable consideration 10 subscribe
for a weekly newspaper, advertising a
contest, whereby certain premiums and
prizes were to be given to persons Sc
curing the largest, next largest and
third largest number of subscriptions,
the contest being a direct violation of
the laws of Minnesota" etc. 1t has
been further determined that those par
tlcipating in the contest through the
solicitation of subscriptions for the pur-
pose of securing votes to be given any
of the candidates, are also violating the
law, and are liable for a m~isdemeanor,
and it is said, that warrants will be is
sued and arrests made of every candi-
date, and every person active In secur-
ing subscriptions in the contest. The
county attorney is prosecuting the case
and things are getting interesting, ac-
cording to reports. The trial of the
publisher has been postponed until
January.-Elmer Times.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-12-17
WILDWOOD CREST

Mrs. M. E. Curry, of Irvington-on-
the-H udson N. Y, is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Thomas F. Seward.
Mrs. Corson has opened her cottage
on East Buttercup road and will remain
for the winter, accompanied by her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Brobson, OF Angle
sea.
Gedney Rigor was appointed one Of
the pages in the Assembly at Trenton
by Assemblyman-elect Mark Lake.
The old-fsshioned turkey dinner serv-
ed at the Club house last Sunday week
was q decided social affair and many
prominent ~personages were present
among whom were William Braun, Jr.,
OF Philadelphia, who entertained four
friends at his table; Roy Foster and
Mr.. Tyler, of Cape May Court House;
Fred Himmelein William Cakes, Frank
English, Commodore James Bulmer
and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Jacoby,
Of Cape May Court House; MI. and
Mrs. r. n. Adams, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt.
Latimer, William H. Austin and party
of five, DR.. and Mrs. Mayhem, Harry
L. Nickerson, Senator John A. Ackley,
of Vineland; Joseph Booth, George
Raesly and Richard Culver.
George w. Walton, of Philadelphia,
who recently had a bungalow built at
the Crest by A. M. Ely, was down last
Sunday week looking over his property.
The bids for the transportation of
pupils from the Crest to the Wildwood
schools were as follows: I. T. Wool
son bid $3.50 per day for 80 pupils and
10 cents for each additional pupil.
Herschel Taylor bid $4.55 per day for
80 pupils and Is cents for each addi-
tional pupil. Woolson was awarded
the contract Nov. % by the Crest
Board of Education aud started Dec. l
to carry out contract.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1915-12-17
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