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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

AN ITEM in this paper recently re-
counting the fact that the total values
of all dairy products in Wisconsin
amounts to twenty million dollars more
than all the gold mined in the Pacific
states and Alaska, has provoked the
following from the Port Washington
Star: "Does The Reporter know that
while the agricultural products of Wis
consin for 1915 (including 500, O00,0 600
of dairy products) totaled 1891, 900, 900
according to the so-calied "Pierce sur
vey," the products of Wisconsin manu-
featuring plants for the same year
reached the enormous total of one bill
ion dollars, according to VIM. George
Bruce, secretary of the Milwaukee M.
& M. association? Does The Reporter
know that one-half the population of
Wisconsin is dependent directly upon
employment in Wisconsin manufactur-
ing plants for a livelihood, and that
providing for their necessities creates
a big home market? Does The Repor-
ter know that there are 500 factories
in Wisconsin Northumberland
scattered among 1872 thriving cities and
villages. each one with credit rating
of SIS, 600 to $125, 900 and over? In our
boosting of the grand old Badger state,
however let not the concerns which pro-
'duce the stupendous annual total of
manufactured products, nor the men
who manage them be forgotten. Let
due encouragement be given and let
there be an end to unjust taxation and
restrictive, annoying, useless supervis-
ion-at least as much as is consistent
with reasonable safeguarding of work
ingmen and of the public welfare"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

THE Federal Farm Loan Board has
been attacking fundamentals. It's MEM
bers have been attempting to find out
whats the matter with farming. !"
With that end in view they have trav-
eled far and wide, examining into con-
ditions in different parts of the coun-
try. Following the personal examina-
ton in different parts of the country,
the Board has returned to Washington
and has been getting down to brass
tacks" in making arrangements for the
organization of local loan associations
throughout the country. The work has
progressed to such an extent that local
organizations are now being formed
and arrangements are being perfected
so that actual farmers will in a short
time be able to get money at 6 per cent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
EdgertOn Wins Shield

The Edgerton High School won the
Shield in the High School Corn Judg-
ing Contest.
The tea mconsisted of three Fulton
boys, Herbert Murwin, Archie Saxby,
and Kitchell Sayre. Murwin standing
100 percent.
GAINESVILLE received second place and
Milton Junction, third place.
The Albion District No. 5 school
taught by Miss Emma Thompson won
the corn Judging shield from ten 9th
er contenders. Her team consisted of
Kenneth Marsden, Allen Lein and HUI
bert Jacobson. Rural schools only
were entered in this contest.
Miss Mae Slagg's school District
No. 1, received second place. The
team consisted of Norman Clark, Will
lis Barton and Norman Nelson.
There was tie for third place be-
tween the pupils of District No. 2 I'M
der Miss Myrtle Phillips and District
No. 8, under Miss Hazel Learn.
Herbert Murwin received the honor
of being the Champion High School
Corn Judge and the same honor for
Rural Schools was divided on tie
between three boys, viz: Norman
Clark miss Slagg's SCHOOL,, Albert
Rousch miss Florence Whites SCHOOL,
and Allen Lem miss Emma Thomp-
sons school.)
1t is difficult to see how the second
annual contest can be greater sue
cess than the first, and all responsible
for the success of this event are en-
titled to congratulations.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
The Road Bond Question.

We understand our county board at
its January session will consider the
adoption of a resolution bonding the
county for a million dollars for trunk
line roads. The idea is not wholly bad.
If we are to have good road trunk lines
we might as we'll get at it at once.
But, we don't believe the county is yet
ready for it. There are some things
that should be settled first. The first
and most important to be settled is the
material to be used for construction
purposes. Our supposed state and
county experts have so far shown them
selves entirely ignorant along this line.
At least, they seem perfectly willing
to continue burning up money in crush
ed stone macadam. Millions of dollars
have been wasted on macadam roads
in this state. So far there are only
three kinds of roads that seem worth
anywhere near the money expended.
They are dirt, gravel and concrete. In
some parts of the state dirt roads are
superior to most macadam roads over a
year old.
Another factor that should be settled
in some, deliberate manner before con-
struction is begun is the matter of
routes. Trunk line routes should not
be settled behind closed doors where
personal interest is the chief motive.
Distance, grade and soil are important
factors to be considered. The matter
of routes is something the people should
have a voice in. A road costing thou
sands of dollars mile should be laid
over the very best route, all things
considered, possible. We hope the
county board will give this matter the
attention that it certainly deserves. =
Deer6eld News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Community Christmas Tree

The Community Xmas Committee
has the following announcements TO-
make:
The Doty store will serve as Com
munity Center up to Xmas Day and
an invitation is extended to the pub
lie to visit this room whenever con-
venient. Contributions of food, cloth
ing, money, children's toys, etc., are
solicited. Money donations may be
left at either bank, or with Andrew
Mcintosh, August Ratzlaff, or Fred
Jensen. Donations of food, clothing,
etc., should be left at the Doty store
as early in the week as convenient.
The Community Xmas program will
be given Sunday afternoon, Dec. "a,
at five o'clock near the Xmas tree UNI
less weather conditions prevent, in
which case it will be given in Royal
Hall. The request is made that all
churches in the city ring their bells at
500 o'clock on Xmas Eve, also that
lighted candles be placed in windows
of houses during the evening.
The Program Committee announces
a rehearsal of Xmas Carols for Thurs
day evening at $50 in the Doty store.
Everyone interested in the Community
Xmas, whether he be old or young,
and who enjoys music should be pres
ent at this rehearsal. There is moth
ing more inspiring than music. May
this greatest of inspirations be added
to the Community Xmas. The band
has consented to be present and will
play the accompaniment.
Everybody come.
Sunday, Dec. oath. 500 p. m.
The program is as follows:
Near the Community Tree.
Edgerton Concert Band.
Children's Chorus of 400 Voices.
Community Adult Chorus.
Stereopticon Reproductions of Famous
Paintings.
"The Whole World is a Christ
mas Tree"
(b) Songs -"Gather Around The
Christmas Tree"
Prelude Holy City" (Illustrat
ed) - Edgerton Concert Band
Miniature Pageant-"A Living Xmas
Tree -.-.-- Fifty Children
(a) Incidental Music" The
Palms" ------ Edgerton c. Band
The Christmas Story in Picture and
Carol .- Children's Chorus
Pictures "Field of Shepherds
Watch"
'The Angels Appearing to
Shepherds"
"Angels Proclaiming the
Birth of Christ"
"Glory to God in the
Highest"
Carols-"It Came Upon the Mid
night Clear"
clark the Herald Angels
Sing"
Pictures" 1.-THE Birth of Christ"
"The Babe of Bethlehem"
@'The Holy Family"
"Mary, Mother of Christ"
Carols-In Lowly Manager on the
Fragrant Hay"
"Away in a Manager"
Picture-"Bethlehem."
Carol-"O Little Town of Bethle-
HEM"
Pictures Awaiting the Arrival of
the Wise Men,"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

"The Wise Men Relating
",, Their Histories."'
"The Magi Guided by the
STAR"
''The Wise Men at Jerusa-
lem"
Carols Ago The Glorious
Christmas Star"
"Shine Out, O Blessed STAR"
High Above Star is
Shining"
Pictures "The Alteration of the
Magi."
'The Wise Men"
Carol-"O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Christmas Carols-Adult and Chill
dren's Choruses, accompanied by
the Band.
"Silent Night" Everybody sing).
Watch the screen for the words.
"Joy to the World"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

THE Sixth Annual Road School of the
Wisconsin Highway Commission, an
event looked forward to by all road
builders in the state, will be held in the
state capitol at Madison the week COM
mencing January %. At this meeting
all recent developments in road and
bridge construction, maintenance and
administration will be discussed by ex-
perts from Wisconsin and other states.
All who are interested in any phase of
road or street construction are invited
to attend.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Notice

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Tobacco Exchange Bank,
Edgerton, Wisconsin, will be held at
the office of said bank, Tuesday after
noon. Jan. 2, 1917, at o'clock, for the
election of directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come
before the meeting.
5t2 ANDREW JENsoN, President
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
THE continued raise in the cost of

THE continued raise in the cost of
print paper and other materials enter
ing into the cost of issuing newspaper
is beginning to make inroads upon the
newspapers. In Wisconsin thirty news
papers have already suspended publica-
ton. Other states are no better off,
as 300 publications have ceased to exist
In the United States in several months.
And the possibility is that many more
will 90 the same way.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
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Notice

The annual meeting of the Albion
Mutual Fire ms. Co. will be held at the
town hall in Albion on Tuesday, Jan.
I'd, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the
election of directors and such other
business as may properly come before
the meeting.
5t2 S. E. ANDERSON, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

On motion report was accepted.
Aid. Stark offered the following res
olution and moved its adoption:
Resolved by the Mayor and Common
Council, That the sum of SIG, 377.20 be
levied upon the taxable property for
city purposes, and that this amount be
collected in taxes, together with the
state and county and school taxes for
the year 1916, and that the same be
credited to the following funds:
Waterworks fund. .S3297 so
Hydrant rentals i. 1000 90
Salary and exp. fund 1894 70
Lighting fund. 1850. $500 90
Library fund ........ 1900 90
Sewer fund. . 1045 90
Street & bridge fund 1910 90 $16377 20
And the estimated in
come be credited as
follows
Waterworks. 1000 90
Street & bridge fund 5000 90 10000 90
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Card of Thanks.

To the friends in Edgerton who as
sisted in the burial Of my wife, to the
choir and for the flowers, l desire to
return nv sincere thanks.
WALLACE MILLER.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

The Wilson greenhouse will be
open evenings until Xmas for your con-
yenience. You are invited to call
whether you buy or not. A very choice
line of cut flowers and plants. Ii you
can't call, phone US your orders.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
EDGERTON, WIS, Dec. Is, 1916.

council, Mayor Conway presiding. Al
Dickinson, Jensen, Dallman, Stark.
Minutes previous meeting read and
approved.
Bills presented and allowed:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
$26577 20

On roll call resolution was adopted.
Aid. Jensen moved that an order be
drawn in favor of Cast Stone Con-
struction Co. for $4,000, amount of
certificates on city property on Swift
street; and $1500.00 in part payment
city share of Swift street Improvement
Roll call Ayes 6.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

Aid. Dickerson moved that street
lamp be placed on Broadway as petit
toned for.
Motion carried.
Finance committee reported as fol-
lows:
To H. B. Knapp, City Clerk:
We hereby hand you estimate of
money required for the year ending De-
cember 81, 1917.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERToN, WIS.,, Dec. 4, 1916.

EDGERToN, WIS.,, Dec. 4, 1916.
Regular meeting of the common
council, Mayor Conway presiding. Al
dermen present: Arthur, Dickerson,
Dickinson, Jensen, Dallman, Stark.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Financial report of city treasurer
showing balance of $14, 204.74 Deem
Der 1st, read and ordered filed.
BILLS presented and allowed:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

A. Rusch, street work. ...... SIG 70
Schaller-Y Dung Lbr Co., NATL 45 So
S. F. Madden, labor ...... 5 Is
Theo. Johnson, cement work 35 SO
J. M. Conway, salary ..... 81 90
J. o. Arthur '' ... IA 90
J. A. Dickerson " .. Is 90
o. J. Jensen +" .... Is 90
w. Dickinson " .... IA 90
August Dallman g .... IA 90
Chas. Stark +" ........ Is 90
Geo. Blanchard &c 6 mo-. rs 90
H. B. Knapp, SAL mo. and ex. 1902 80
Edgerton Eagle, printing. $50. l "a
P. NJ. Ellingson, mdse ......... 2 60
Camp 44O, hall rent. ........ 10 SO
G. M. & st. P. Co., freight. 49,. l 04
Thos. Westlake, blacksmithing IL Is
VIM. Stevens, labor. 49,. $3.50. 20 90
Resignation of Geo. L. Ogden as
chief of Fire Dept. read.
| Aid. Dickinson offered the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
Resolved by the Mayor and Common
Council That the resignation of Geo.
L. Ogden as chief of the Edgerton Vol
unteer Fire Department be accepted;
that the several years service rendered
by Mr. Ogden in behalf of the COM
munity is appreciated, and that vote
of thanks is hereby rendered him for
his record for efficiency and faithful
| ness and for his sacrifices of time and
energy in the discharge of the duties
of his important position.
Resolution unanimously adopted.
Aid Dickinson moved that when
council adjourn it be to Tuesday even
ing, Jan. 2, 1917.
| Motion carried.
On motion council adjourned.
Fl. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-12-22

A. Rusch. street work. $158 Is
Hahn, Livick & Arthur, mdse... 3 80
James REYNOLDS. salary. 70 90
Frank Schmeling, salary. ...... ga 90
A. Ploutz, unloading coal. ..... 3 SO
Hahn, Livick & Arthur, mdse... 10 rs
Hersey Mfg. Co., meters. 1850. 1872 rs
Schaller- Y Dung Lbr. Co., COAL. 224 So
Seehausen. Wehrs & Co., mdse A O8
B. j. Springer, salary and exp. n 46
Fred Campbell, salary ........... 65 90
w. Stewart, special police. 49,. 10 90
Electric Light Co., lights. -. 27O 80
Hahn, Livick & Arthur, mdse... l 40
Ferd Gessert, drying hose. 90
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
GOES TO RESCUE OF
MINERS AND DIES
Jones, Mining Engineer, Over
come by Gas in Mine Where
Explosion Occurred.
FOUR BODIES TAKEN OUT

Fairmont, w. Va, Oct. 20.AL. M.
Jones, mining engineer sent to Bar
rackville, near here, yesterday, in
charge of a trained crew from the
Pittsburgh station of the bureau OF
mines to conduct the work of rescue
at the Jamison mine, where more than
dozen men had been entombed by
an explosion, was asphyxiated IN the
workings early today.
Jones, with seven other men, had
reached the bottom of the shaft,
where canary birds were released to
test the air. All the birds were al
most Immediately killed, and Jones,
who had advanced further into the
workings, fell to the tracks. His com
panionsi advancing to his rescue. felt
the force of the gas and one by one
were overcome. When they did not
return to the surface, another party
entered the mine and brought them
out All quickly recovered except
Jones, who had apparently-died in the
mine.
Four other bodies of victims of the
explosion have been recovered.
Early today the rescuers had sue
ceeded in clearing the debris from the
300-foot shaft and had reached the
bottom, where they found conditions
bad. Exploration of the mine work
ings, it was said, would be commenced
as soon as possible. Not one member
of the party believed the entombed
men were still alive. - D.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
TubLoids of Politics
Little Items About the
Progress of the Campaign.

"Yes, | am back from the east and
stronger than ever for Hughes" de-
clared Nelson H. Loomis, head of the
Union Pacific law department, who
ran as Hughes man for convention
delegate in the spring. Some Of my
friends have been popping questions
at me because Mr.. Lovett is out for
Wilson, but he is democrat, and his
politics does not in any way affect
mine. The sentiment down east is
overwhelming that Hughes will be
elected"
A. w. Jefferis and Ben S. Baker
will be the speakers at republican
rally to be held Saturday evening,
October %, at Florence. This is a
slight change from the first an
nouncement of this meeting.
Harry S. Byrne, member of the ex-
ecutive committee of the National Re-
publican league, has received informa-
ton Of fifty more Hughes and Fair
banks clubs organized in this state
since the visit of Charles E. Hughes.
The club at Hebron expects to have
500 members enrolled on Saturday
evening. THE people of the state are
thoroughly aroused since Mr.. Hughes
came here and convinced the voters
of his personal integrity, his high
ideals and his real Americanism,"
stated Mr.. Byrne,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
Audubons Will Feed the
Birds Dtlring Winter

The Nebraska Audubon society will
resume meetings for the season Sat-
urday evening in the public library,
where Prof. Walcott of the University
of Nebraska will offer an illustrated
talk on birds of western Nebraska.
/ A short business meeting will pre-
&ede the talk All persons interested
in birds are invited to this meeting.
The society intends to place in the
parks this fall 200 receptables which
will contain suet in convenient man
ner for hungry birds.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
BUSINESS OF THE
PACKERS IS HUGE
Decision Of Armour and Swift
to Increase Capital Stock
Shows Magnitude.
Is A PREMIER INDUSTRY

THE proposal of Armour & Co. to
declare stock dividend of 400 per
cent, thus increasing the capital to
$l00,000,000 following so closely the
declaration by Swift & Co. of $25,-
100000 cash dividend, to be followed
by the, issuance of new stock to the
same amount to sell at par, thus in
creasing this company's capital to the
$100,000,000 mark, calls attention to
the fact that probably nowhere in
the world is concentrated so much
business as is done in the square mile
of territory known as the Union Stock
yards of Chicago" writes Clarence L.
Speed.
THE combined capital stock and
bonded indebtedness of the companies
operating there approaches that of
the worlds premier corporation,
United States Steel. The surplus of
the combined companies is of an
amount comparing with that of the
steel corporation, and the volume OF
business done each year exceeds that
of the steel corporation even when
its plants are running at capacity
to fill the demand for sheel steel
abroad and industrial needs at home.
Net Profits Smaller.
THE net profits do not approach
those of the great steel company for
the reason that in no other line of
business is the margin. of profit so
small as in the work of feeding the
world. Still the profits are of large
y roportion-ample to pay good diyi-
o-.lds regularly on the stock out
standing, and the packing business is
not subject to the same ups and
downs as is that of making steel. OF
course, there are good years and bad,
but the packing business never drops
into the depths into which a year of
depression plunges the steel industry,
for the reason that the great majority
of American people are able to, eat,
and eat meat, even in the hardest of
times.
= THE 1915 surplus of Armour & Co..
Swift & Co., Morris & Co. and Will
son & Co. was over $23,0O0,000.
1T is probable that at least $25,-
100000 has been added to the total
surplus of these companies since the
above figures were compiled, as the |
earnings of all the packing companies |
are known to be larger this year than |
they have been in the past.
THE total aggregate business of the |
packing companies will aggregate
close to 81 ,500,000000 year. Accord
ing to reports, the business of Swift |
& Co. alone for 1916 crossed the $780, |
100000 mark Armour is said to be do |
ing close to $500,000000 a year in
gross business. The other concerns
annual turnover is we'll up in the hun
dreds of millions. |
Is Is Personal Business.
The packing business, more than
almost any ether, has been a personal
business. 1t was developed by a few
men of great initiative and broad vi
SION 1t remains in the hands Of the
same families that built it up. Ar
mour & Co., at least, is close cor
poration. The Swift stock has become
more widely distributed than any
other, being listed on the New York,
Boston and Chicago Stock ex-
changes"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
Hardening Of Arteries
Causes Sudden Death

Panagos Yianakopolis, the Greek
who died suddenly in his shop at ll24
Jackson street Thursday, came to his
death from hardening of the arteries,
according to the verdict established
by post-lmortem examination. Flu
neral services will be held Sunday
afternoon at o'clock from the Greek
church, Sixteenth and Martha streets.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
To Cure Children's Colds.

Keep child dry clothe comfortable, avoid
exposure, give DR., Bells Pine-Tar- Honey.
Raises phlegm reduces Inflammation. 25c.
All ists-Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-10-21
Lynch Held on Charge .
Of ASSauItinu 0fficnr

William Lynch, 2207 Mason street,
who some weeks ago assaulted Officer
Guy Wright with club, was arrested
and arraigned in police court and
bound over to the district court, with
bonds fixed at $3.50.
The Spectator., 1916-04-07

you I particularly extend my thanks. May the God of the universe visit many blessings upon the many homes of this good country. And to my politi- cal enemies may you ever live happy in this world, and when it is yours to quit the cold walks of this life, a happy home in heaven 1 wish you. And again thanking one and all for the vote you gave me 1 beg to remain as ever
 Your rejected servant,
 Mansfield Turner.
The Spectator., 1916-04-07
From Albert N. Hill.

1 take this method to thank my friends for their loyal sup. port in my recent campaign for circuit clerk, and although de- feated 1 hope that no act of mine during said campaign shall ever cause you to regret having supported me. Having been a life long democrat 1 am always willing to abide by the majority and 1 hope that all my friends will rally to the support of the nominees and help us to make them the greatest majority this fall that we have had in recent years. To those who for var ious reasons did not support me 1 hold no i'll will and during the remainder of my official service as county clerk it shall be my greatest aim to be to you a courteous and efficient officer, even more so in the future ii possible than in the past.
 Sincerely yours,
 A. N. Hill.
The Spectator., 1916-04-07
Notice for Publication.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR. U. S. Land Office at Little Rock, Ark, March "A, 1916.
 Notice is hereby given that William C. Ford, of Cass, Ark, who. on Octo- Der 4. 1912, made homestead entry No. 0SS4s, for WIZ SEl-4 SW1-4 NEl-4, SE1.4 NWl-4. section l2, township l2 N.. Range 27 w., 5th principle meri- dian, has filed notice of intention to make three-year proof, to establish claim to the land above described. be- fore Clerk of the Probate Court. at Ozark, Ark, on the 29th day of April 1916.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 Johnnie Parker, Billie Bowden, Cass, Ark, Vess Gabbard. St. Paul. Ark. J. w. Peionion, of Cass. Ark.
 Jno. w. Allen, Register. Mch. 3l-Apr. 7-l4-2l-2S.
The Spectator., 1916-04-07
Adams-Hood Wedding.

J. c. Adams and Miss Mar tha Hood, daughter of Dick" Hood of the Gar Creek neigh borhood, were quietly married here Thursday while sitting in a buggy on Main street. Justice of the Peace B. M. Townsend performed the ceremony. MT. Adams is a farmer and resides near Denning at which place the couple will make their future home.