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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
100000 Loss in Bad Eggs.

The annual loss in spoiled eggs in
Wisconsin alone is over S2,OO0,000.
This is the statement of Dairy and
Food Commissioner George J. Weigle.
1t has become such an evil that the
commissioner will ask for legislation
on the subject.
Mr.. Weigle said that as the result
of inspections it was found that from
20 to 80 per cent of the eggs tested
are spoiled. He declares that the eggs
of Wisconsin bring approximately
S1O,000,000 annually.
"While the general law on food
adulteratiOn gives us considerable au-
thority to regulate the sale of bad
eggs, still I believe the matter is of
sufficient Importance to merit a spe-
cial law" says Mr.. Weigle in his re-
port to the department, which has been
sent to the state printer.
by the enactment of a special law
we could more clearly state to the pro-
ducers and sellers of eggs the condi-
lions regulating the sale of this prod
uct.
TOO little attention is given to the
subject of egg production. Our cam
paign should include educational work
showing the possibilities of egg pro-
duction and the benefits to be derived
by proper methods of handling and
caring for this product"
Other legislative recommendations
of Commissioner Weigle in his report
are:
Regulation OF the manufacture and
sale of soft drinks to u fuller extent
than at present.
Law regulating the sale of sausage
containing cereal.
Law authorizing the seizure of food
products offered for sale when such
products are unfit for food.
Place the inspection of bakeries en-
tirely with the dairy and food commits
sion. Part of this work is now done
by the industrial commission.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20

given out by the semiofficial Overseas
News agency:
1.-THE chancellor this morning re-
ceived one after another the repre-.
sentatives of the United States of
America and Spain and Switzerland
that is, of the states protecting Ger
man interests in hostile foreign coun-
tries. The chancellor transmitted to
them note and asked them to bring It
to the knowledge Of the hostile govern
ments. The note will be read in the
reichstag by the chancellor.
"In the note the four allied (cen-
traD powers propose to enter forthwith
on peace negotiations. The PROPOSE
tons which they bring for such nego-
tiations are according to their firm
belief appropriate for the establish
ment of lasting peace.
1.-THE governments at Vienna, Con.
stantinople and Sofia transmitted iden.
teal notes and also communicated
with the holy see and all other neutral
powers"
Great throngs about the reichstae
marked the German public's interest
in what was expected TO be the most
important meeting of that body since
the start of the war.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
SUMMER TOURISTS
SPEND $4,000,
Conservation Commission Makes
This Estimate of Amount
Left in Wisconsin.
SEEKS MORE STRINGENT LAWS
Bill Will Be Introduced in Legislature
Increasing NONRESIDENT License
Fees-Huge Quantity of
Fish Exported.

Madison-HoW much do summer
tourists bring into northern Wisconsin
during the months of June, July and
August?
The conservation commission mas
undertaken to answer this question
and in the annual report, just issued,
conservatively estimates the sum ut
$5,0OO,000.
There were $1,000 nonresident
hunting licenses issued by the state
during the past year. 1t is estimated
that only Il third of the recreatiOnists
took out fishing licenses. 1t is further
estimated that each tourist spends 500
in the state, not including railroad
fare. And, of course, this does not
include residents who go north for the
season.
The commission also estimates that
3,450000 pounds Of game fish were
taken out of Wisconsin lakes and riv-
ers during the past summer. About
100000 pounds Of fish were shipped
out Of the state through Milwaukee
last summer. About 100000 pounds
is accounted for by local consumption.
The $1,000 nonresident anglers are al
lowed 20 per season. The value Of
this fish. commercially, would be
around 100000.
From the little village & Woodruff,
Oneida county, $50 boxes of pike,
pickerel bass and -muskellunge were
taken in ten weeks this past summer.
1t is for this reason that the COM
mission is asking for more stringent
fishing laws and an increase in the
nonresident license fee. A bill will
be introduced in the coming session of
the legislature calling for a license of
81 for every resident trout fisherman
and a 50 fee for nonresident fishing
license. An effort will be made to in
crease the deer license from SO to
$50 for a nonresident hunter and to
require a six-inch prong on all buck
deer killed.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
GERMAN PEACE NOTE

Berlin, Germany, Dec. 13.-FolIow.
Ing is the text of the note addressed by
Germany and her allies to the entente
governments:
"The most terrific war ever expert
eneed in history has beer raging for
the last two years and half over a
large part of the worId-a catastrophe
which thousands of years of common
civilization was unable to prevent, and
which Injuries the most precious
achievements of humanity.
"Our aims are not to shatter or ami
hIlate our adyersaries. In spite of our
consciousness of our military and eco
nomic strength and our readiness to
continue the war (Which has been
forced upon us) until the bitter end, if
necessary; at the same time prompted
by the desire to avoid further biood-
shed and make an end to the atrocities
OF war, the four allied powers propose
to enter forthwith into peace negotia-
tons.
"The propositions which they bring
forward for such negotiations and
which have for their object guaranty
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20

of the existence, of the honor and Iin-
erty of evolution for their nations are,
according to their firm belief, an ap-
propriate basis for the establishment
of lasting peace.
1.-THE four allied powers have been
obliged to take up arms to defend JUS
tice and the liberty of national evoIu-
ton. The glorious deeds of our armies
have in no way altered their purpose.
We always maintained the firm belief
that our own rights and justified claims
in no way control the rights of these
nations.
1.-THE spiritual and material progress
which were the pride of Europe at the
beginning of the twentieth century are
threatened with ruin. Germany and
her aIIies--Austria-Hu Hungary, Bulgaria
and Turkey-gave proof of their un-
conquerabIe strength in this struggle.
They gained gigantic advantages over
adversaries superior in number and
war material. Our lines stand I'M
shaken against ever repeated attempts
made by armies.
"The latest attack in the Balkans
has been rapidly and VIGOROUSLY over
come. The most recent events have
demonstrated that further continuance
of the war will net result in breaking
the resistance of cur forces, and the
whole situation with regard to our
troops justifies our expectation of fur
Their successes.
"f in spite of this offer of peace and
reconciliation the struggle should go
on, the four allied powers are resolved
to continue to a victorious end, but
they disclaim responsibility for this be-
fore humanity and history. The i'm
periaI government, through the good
offices of your exceIlency, ask the gov
eminent of There is inserted the name
of the neutral power addressed in each
instance] to bring this communication
to the knowledge of the government of
There are inserted the names of the
beIiigerentsl."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Philip Cancels Inaugural Ball.

There will be no inaugural ball this
year and no special ceremonies on
January /, Inauguration day, when the
newly elected state officers take oath
of office, according to a statement Civ
en- out by Governor Philip. The gov
ernor will not even appoint a commit
tee to take charge of the inauguration
ceremonies, as has been the custom for
many years past.
My desire is that no special effort
be made to provide ceremony for my
inauguration and that no special So
cial function be arranged for that oc-
casion," said the governor. 81 am de-
voting myself to the work of the of
flee and not to society. l would much
prefer to have the oath of office adj
miniStered here in the executive cham
Der and let that conclude the matter"
This decision by the governor to do
away with the ceremony attending in
auguratiOn is received with disap-
pOintment by many people familiar
with the occasion in past years. The
governor has as many people on his
side, however, in feeling that the cere-
monies are useless display.
The custom has been for the officers
elect to meet in the executive cham
Der, together with the United States
snatorS, congressman, and other high
officers invited, at IL AS O'Clock on the
morning of the first Monday in jan
uary and, at II SO o'clock to march,
each with an escort, to the assembly
chamber. There the escort presents
each officer to the chief justice of the
supreme court who delivers the oath.
In the afternoon a reception is held in
each of the offices of the newly sworn
state officers.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Urges Game Protection.

The necessity of game preserves is
urged by Gov. T. L. Philip
Il have advocated for some time"
he said, ''the placing of all moneys col
lected for hunting licenses in Il special
fund, after the money necessary for
running expenses is used. would use
this money to establish game pre-,
serves and to aid in the propagation
of fish.
UNLESS we do this, it is inevitable
that Wisconsin will deplete it's game
until certain birds and game animals
are extinct. There is danger now that
unless our deer are more thoroughly
protected the Gay will come when we
will have no deer-hunting season.
Il have heard much talk of the So
called buck law That law was passed
for two reasons, to preserve the deer
and also save human lives. The last
purpose certainly has been accom-
plished."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Pardon Denied to Dietz.

John +. Dietz, who six years ago
gained wide nOtoriety as the defender
of Cameron DAM" in Sawyer county,
and who is serving term of 20 years
in the state prison for numbering Dep
uty Sheriff Oscar Arpt by shooting him
during the three weeks he defied the
federal and state officers who tried to
arrest him, will not be pardoned by
Governor Phillip, the latter announced
recently.
pietz sought pardon on the ground
that he is suffering from heart disease
and dropSy
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Fear Lid, Go to Milwaukee.

Milwaukee. - One o'clock clos
ing in Chicago is driving residents
of that city toward Milwaukee for
their New Years celebration. Saloons
and cafes may stay open here all night,
though the lid is clamped on the music
at midnight. This year, however, cafe
owners are hoping Chief of Police
Jannsen will loosen up and let the
band play into the early morning
hours. Reservations by several Chica-
goans were made at Milwaukee res
taurantS.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20

consin has no great storage houses for
grain except at Superior, where grain
is held during the winter for transpor-
tation by boat in the spring. Grain is
stored for speculation in Milwaukee
to some extent, but not enough to af-
feet the market.
eve have in our state no packing
houses to be compared with those Of
Chicago and Kansas City and there.
fore we do not store large quantities
of provisions of this kind Further
more, Wisconsin has not cold storage
plants in sufficient number to have
much effect on the market, and al
though it is a great dairy state we do
not store dairy products here in the
quantities which we should.
"The high cost of living is a conse-
quence of the unusually high prices
we have to pay for grain. The grain
market of the Northwest has been in
fuenced by the low crop and the live
ly expectation.
"The present high price of potatoes
is due entirely to the crop shortage of
this year. The potato crop was large
ly failure in Wisconsin, Minnesota
and Michigan. These three states sup
ply the markets Of the West Wiscon-
sin alone produces about 25,000,O00
bushels annually, under normal crop
conditions. This year we have pro-
du.ed less than one-half this quantity,
anc | understand the same condition
exists in the other states | have men,
toned. Potatoes are being shipped
into Wisconsin from the Pacific coast,
paying 81 cents bushel freight. 1t
is evident, therefore, that Wisconsin
did not produce enough good potatoes
this year TO supply her own markets"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Famous Old French Province.

GascOny. the old province of France,
is a favorite locality to evolve heroes
Of fiction. 1t is in the southwestern
part, and derives It's name from the
Vascones, a Spanish tribe, which
crossed the Pyrenees about $50. 1t is
that area of land between the Pyre-
nees, the Garonne and the Atlantic
In 1852, when Eleanor married Henry
Plantagenet it became an English
possession and remained so until 1853,
when the French reconquered it. It's
inhabitants were noted for their slow
ness, courage, and passion for boast
ing.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20

A japanese florist has been very sue
cessful in growing chrysanthemumS
under cheesecloth.
What is said to be a satisfactory
method for plating aluminium on iron
has been invented in France
4 peculiarly clear, tough and dur
able celluioid has been invented in
England for automobile wfndshields.
Ireland has breed of cattle that
seldom grow more than three feet
high and thrive on the poorest of pas
turage, yet the cows yield 20 quarts of
milk daily.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Wonder of the Rose

to our ancestors that we should adj
rlire it beyond all rational measure
Did it feed them, clothe them, warm
them, Or serve to deck some other
wise unattractive maid and win for
her a wooer? Did our ancestors,
whether beasts or human progenitors
Of retreating skull and tusklike teeth,
breathe In its beauty and take fresh
courage for the battle of life? Can
1t be by chance that man has come
20 find in flower the great symbol
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
No State Food Cost Probe.

That one of the ways to check the
advance of soaring food prices lie for
the federal government to stop food
exports, is the opinion of Gov. Is. L..
Phillip. He issued d statement that
there is little likelihood and necessity
for a legislative investigation into
causes of high prices for foodstuffs
He said that present high prices are
largely the result of a shortage of
the grain crop.
Il know of nothing that the legista-
ture can do TO reduce the high cost of
living" said Governor Philip. Evils
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
CONVERSATIONS

The Baltimore inventor of q new
pneumatic gun says it will hurl dyna-
mite shells weighing 20 pounds y
miles.
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy pos
sesses ~ collection of 10000 coins,
which is said to be the finest in Eu-
rope
A brilliant and permanent green can
be produced from the juice of the stalk
and leaves of nettles and is used to
dye wooden stuHs.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Big Game Preserve Planned,

The state conservation commission
is considering a plan recently laid be-
fore it for the establishment of a huge
game reserve.
The plan, which has the backing of
a syndicate composed of capitalists,
proposed buying 100000 acres Of
land that will be inclosed by an eight
foot woven-wire fence that will be i'm
penetrable to game.
One million acres of land are being
purchased by the syndicate. About
100000 acres, mostly In Oconto county,
have already been obtained. it is said
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
E Es MMaa aAaagazaa

Troops A, b and of the District
of Columbia National Guard, com
posed mainly of college men, have
splendor with the blue and gold OF
many foreign legions. They call them
selves THE Presidents Own" and
their equipment lives up TO the splen-
dor Of the idea.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Won Bethmann-HoIlWeg Urges
Farley to End War.
SPEECH TO THE REIcHSTAG
Chancellor Asserts Victorious Ger.
many" Acts to Save Europe From
DesoIation - Would Restore
Belgium and France and
Free Poland.
GERMANYS REPORTED
PEACE TERMS

I. Restoration by Germany of
occupied portions of Belgium
and France.
2. Establishment of independ-
ent Kingdoms of Poland and
Lithuania.
8. Settlement of Balkan ques-
ton in peace conference.
a. Bulgaria to be awarded as
much territory as Serbia gained
in Balkan war.
5. Conquered outposts of Ger
many to be returned by allies.
6. Retention of Mesopotamia
by Germany and Austria so as to
give Teutons unbroken line to
Persian gulf.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20

Of beauty? Why is not the fruit more
beautiful to him than the flower? Why
not the vegetable than the fruit? Why
not the fish than the vegetable, or a
lamb chop most beautiful Of all?7
Henry Dwight Sedgwick, in the At
lantic.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Proof Positive

"And do you really and truly love
me, darling" he gurgled
Love you, George?" she echoed
"Why, only yesterday papa offered me
a So gold piece if would give you up
and / actually refused"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Sees Suffrage Victory

Oshkosh = Mrs. T. w. Youmans
of Waukesha, in an address here,
said there was every chance that the
proposed suffrage amendment to the
federal constitution would be passed at
the present session of congress.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Here One Day; Married.

La Crosse. - On Friday Lena Lar
son arrived here from Christiania.
Norway. On Saturday she ran away
TO Winona with Herman Thompson.
1911 Charles street, and was married
by Judge LOBBY.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Hint That Failed

The Spinster-I see by the papers that
an Ohio couple have just celebrated
the sixtieth anniversary of their mar
rage.
The BachelOr-Well, they've had
plenty of leisure in which to repent.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
EVERYTHING Complete.

We'll, Henry" [ said TO my neigh
boris little boy. Il suppose you will
soon be running the new automobile?"
20, no." he said. "My papa bought
a chauffeur with the car."-Exchange.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-12-20
Prussia In State sof Sieoe.

Amsterdam, Dec. 13.-The Cologne
Gazette says that General Won Stein,
the Prussian war minister, has appoint
ed q general officer commanding the
home forces, with powers including
control of the censorship laws as well
siege.
The Keota news., 1916-08-11
BABYINCoW'SSToMACH
INSERTED ~ ORDER OF YOUNG
MOTHER, WHO LOOKS ON.
Woman Called Treatment External
kourIshmsnt," and Believed Il
Would Cure Her Child.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Denver.-Declaring that she was
following recommendations made to
her by q Denver physician. an un'
identified young mother took q sick
ly. 4-weeks-old boy to the Denver
stockyards and caused 1t to be en-
cased for five minutes within the
stomach of q COW which had just
been killed. She called the treatment
external nourishment" and said she
had been advised 1t would cure her
baby.
Inspectors attached to the federal
bureau of animal industry and stock
yards packing house employees who
witnessed the treatment" suspect
she either was laboring under some
delusion or superstition. or had been
hoodwinked by a Quack doctor.
The young woman walked into the
slaughter house with her baby in her
arms. and explained her mission to
attendants The employees were
startled, but she was so calm and de-
iberate In making her requests and
instructions that they referred her to
several meat inspectors from the gov
ernment's animal industry bureau, de-
tailed to duty at the stockyards. The
treatment" thereafter was carried
out under supervision of the federal
inspectors. who, tho bewildered. fol-
lowed her directions in every detail.
according to reports made to DR.. e.
L. Siggins.
Government Inspector Siggins Of
1917 Marion street declares that in all
his experience as a government meat
inspector and veterinarian he never
heard of such case. He doubts that
any physician recommended it, and
inclines to the belief that medieval
superstition was back of the woman's
idea.
The Keota news., 1916-08-11
DON'T LOSE HOPE
IN KIDNEY TROUBLE

I was troubled with what the doctor
mid was Kidney and Bladder trouble and
.fter trying several doctors. gave up. al
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MRS. MARf1LE vANppiERRBEcKk, piR
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Personally appeared before me this
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Vanderbeck, who subscribed the above
statement and made oath that the same
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o. RULICK O'BR1EN,
Notary Public.
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stores-Adv.
The Keota news., 1916-08-11
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The Keota news., 1916-08-11
How to Eteh oiass.

A simple way to etch glass ~ to
warm 1t carefully; II heated too rapid
Iy 1t will crack. Rub paraffin or bees
wax over the warm surface Of the
glass, and then with blunt instru-
ment print the desired wording. To
some fuorspar calcium fiuoride)
placed In a metal dish, add enough con-
centrated sulphuric acid to moisten the
powder. Place the glass. with the
marked side down. over the metal dish
containing the above chemicals and
leave 1t over night. In the morning
scrape the parnffin of and the de-
glass.