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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

real patriotic spirit by starting in to
kiss all the soldier boys 1t is assert
ed that not one man in the first sec
ton lost out.
However, the suspicion forces itself
that Mary mistook inclination and
plain foolishness for patriotic ferVOr
on this joyful occasion. There is an
ancient and more or less excellent
conclusion against promiscuOus kiss
ing. Mary's ma holds it. So does
Mary's fellow. And generally the pre-
vailing sentiment is that the ripe lips
OF our pretty girls dc not belong in the
machine gun division, sowing kisses
indiscriminately as maxims scatter
bullets. Mary got right into the pub
lie eye all right. Maybe that was in
Mary's mind when she started her
drive. But at that Mary achieved lit
tie but notoriety. Any good-loOking
girl could have got by with it-even
a Mexican-and an average locker
would have been met with three hearty
cheers by a bunch of lads seeking ex-
element and variety after thousand
miles or so of car travel.
Why, Mary, militiaman will kiss
most anybody.
Let's hope the incident will not
grow into custom. Sure, girls, run
down to the depot when the troop
train comes in, cheer in those fine
treble voices of yours and wave those
handkerchiefs. Smile, Of course, up
on the nations defenders as they stick
their heads out of windows, but stay
on the platform Don't everyday your
patriotism You don't need to slobber
over a battalion of husky strangers to
prove that you love the flag. Ii you
are crazy to kiss somebody, run home
and kiss father. He's some soldier
himself. And folks will never says
you're foolish and forward when you
hug the author of your being.
Tut, tut, Mary! Next time the train
arrives loaded with husky young dew
lis making a lark out of their trip to
the border you just send mother down
to see the cars come N while you
start the potatoes boiling for supper
or do the dishes. 1t may not be
task as agreeable, but it's better for
you in the long run.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
SUMNER STYLES AT OKOBOJI.
Dennison. Iowa. Bulletin. J

(Dennison, Iowa, Bulletin)
Observing the styles at Okoboji re-
Gently, l must say the height of fash
ion at Coney Island isn't any higher
than it is right here in Iowa-that is,
for swimming costumes. Some of the
dearies out here like the onepiece out
fits with the legs cut off to within
inches of no legs at all. Then with
stockings and shoes left in the shade
of an old bath house, they can go
right smart for a swimming race or
some high dive stunts that will at
tract the gaze of everybody on the
beach. Straddling the necks of their
staIwart companions or instructors
and high diving from that spectacular
perch is favorite pastime, and it is
great-but, by heck, they need more
instructors and I'm some swimmer
myself
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
GRAIN CROP YIELDS.
milwaukee JOurnal.)

milwaukee JOURNAL
American crops are pretty well as
sured now except possibly corn and
potatoes which have part of the grow
ing still remaining. The August crop
report, always the critical one Of the
year, shows that we are not to have
the phenomenal yields Of 1915, but in
most of the grains and foOdstuffs,
there will be full average harvests.
The wheat crop is about 75,000,000
bushels below the fve-year average,
but this is made up by a carry-over of
old wheat 100000 bushels more than
the average. Corn, oats, barley and
rye harvests will be fully up to the
average Corn, especially, in America
is the food most used to make meat,
the one greatest article OF food, prom
ises a far better harvest than last year.
The hot weather has acted as hot
house nursing influence. Growth has
been rushed along at a terrific rate and
frost need not stay away until late
in October to give assurance of a corn
harvest. Drought and heat will re-
main as a possible menace to the corn
fields.
New wheat has been selling in Mil
waukee above $1.40 a busbel. In the
summer season CT flush production
all grains and meats are high. This
makes it all the more probable that
prices of foods will be high in winter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
WILSON MUST MAKE BIG GAINS.
Dubuque Times-Journal.)

A Washington correspondent dis
GUESSING the presidents chances in the
election thinks it is almost certain
that he will poll not only larger
vote than he die in 1912, but a larger
vote than has any of the democratic
candidates before him" He will have
to, let us add. if he is to be elected.
IN 1912 Wilson received 6,293,0I9
votes, the combined vote against him
was 8,743,5 23, Of which the combined
Taft and Roosevelt vote was 1904
1853 Wilson received fewer votes in
1912 than any democratic candidate
for the presidency in twenty years
save only Alton B. Parker, who en-
jOyed in 1904 the support of Mr.. Bry-
an-which Wilson is to have this year
and which succeeded in netting to
Parker 5,O77,911 votes. Bryan three
times got more votes than Wilson did,
while united republicanism three times
showed Mr.. Bryan under. United re
publicanism will do the same thing for
Mr.. Wilson
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
THE TIGHT HUSBAND.
by Walt MaSOn.l

(By Walt MaSOn.)
Il wish you'd give me half a plunk, "
said timid Mrs. Spry. Some calico
and other junk think | ought to buy.
You're always thinking up some plan
for blowing money in" her husband
said, land that is why I'm always short
on tin. A ruble here, a kOpeck there,
it's thus the money goes, doubloon
for some hand made hair, yen for
furbelows. 1t is no wonder married
gents in mental anguish dwell; now,
| will give you fifteen cents, so spend
it wisely WE'LL" A million wives, and
doubtless more, are up against this
spiel, when they approach the hus-
band-bore, to touch him for a wheel.
1t is not strange the modern maid cuts
out the wedding veil; she'd love to
love, but she's afraid she'd have to
beg for kale. That husband leads a
misfit life who's stingy with his mon,
who doles out pennies to his wife, and
grOans for every one.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
"STING AND BE D"

louisville Courier-J ournal.)
Down in my state" said Represen-
tative William r. Smith, of Texas, and
he always begins stories that way
down in my state there lives q noun
tainecr named Felix. Like most Of
those folks, Felix can neither read or
write, but, despite the loss of one eye,
he can still look at pictures. Not long
ago 1 gave Felix copy of an illustrat-
ed weekly and he sat down in the door
of the general store to look at it and
marvel.
"Now, down in my state they have
bumblebees, even in the winter time,
and soon one of them began buzzing
about FELIX'S head. He was too inter-
ested to look up, but gave vicious
rikht-hand swing that would have done
credit to Jess Willard, but the bee
ducked. Buzz, he went, as he cir
cled about Felix's head, and Felix let
out two terrific left arm jolts that did
not jar anybody but Felix.
again and again Kid Bundle Bee
returned to the attack. He wore his
antagonist out sparring for an open
ing. Laying aside the picture book
Felix leaned back against the door and
folded his arms in complete resigna-
ton.
7 "'Wall, I'll be burned he pathetical-
ly exclaimed. I'll jes, let the pesky
critter sting me to get rid O. it, Soon
Mr. Bundle. Bee did that very thing
and flew away happy, and Felix resum-
ed looking at the pictures.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
n0n.

Even the highest priests of protection
among the American press are likely
to view with favor Senator Marines
plan to place news print paper and ma
terials on the free list These things
nearly always depend upon whose OK
IS gOTed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
WASH THE HANDS.

Disease germs lead hand to mouth
existence. If the human race would
learn to keep the unwashed hand away
from the mouth many human dis
eases would be greatly diminished,
says a bulletin of the United States
Public Health service. We handle in
fectious matter more or less constantly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Il stand for an Americanism that
knows ne Interior purpose, for "A pa
triOtism that is single and complete.
Whether native or naturaIized, Of
whatever race Or creed, we have but
one country, and we do not for an in
slant tolerate any division Of allegi-
ance."
CHAS. L. HUGHES.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
MISTAKEN PATRIOTISM.

(Marshalltown, Iowa, Times-Republi-
CAM
When the Sixth Pennsylvania ar
rived at Clearfield, little town on
the old H. & S. in southern Iowa, the
dispatches relate that Mary Hainsey,
described as a pretty girl, displayed
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

The Herald's expressed hope that
the frosts Of last year would not be
repeated in this, was answered by an
other Bermuda high" We wanted
warmer weather, but nothing like
this. Seems like that weather man
viii never get US right.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Governor Philip at the meeting of
the Veteran Employees association
held at Milwaukee last week, touched
on railroad control as follows:
Government regulation of railroads
is now an accepted principle of this
country" declared Gov Philip.
1T is a principle we would not
change. But at present we have too
many government managers of rail-
roads. We have the interstate COM
meTce commission, we have commits
sions in the several states, and we
have the different state legislatures
with power to regulate. We have, too,
great labor organizations expressing
a voice in the administration of rail-
road affairs. With so many managers
there is bound to be a collision some
where.
Il believe that whatever government
control we are to have ought to be
placed in the hands of the interstate
commerce commission. / believe that
it is matter for the federal govern
ment to handle. The time will come,
1 believe, when the several states will
relinquish to the interstate commerce
commission their part of railroad reg
ulation and control. That is the only
intelligent way, and if it is not done
the transportation facilities of the
country may be destroyed. The peo-
pie do not want these properties de
stroyed."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
600

Senator ]. d. Works of California,
has officially denied the statement that
he would be one of the coterie of nota-
bIes to speak for Mr. La Toilette in
the coming campaign. No one will be
half as much surprised at this as they
were to hear he was coming Works
has been known by his works and they
have always been conservative works.
He says:
announcement that / am to
speak for La Toilette unauthOriZ-
ed. / have no such intention.
-"JOhn ID. Works."
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

A woman isn't satisfied with pur-
chase unless she can make herself be-
Iieve that she got a bargain or more
than her moneys worth.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

The Mexican situation seems to
have been left to run itself since the
president entered as a peacemaker in
to the railroad controversy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

When a man does a fool thing that
gets him into trouble he is sure to
say that accidents will happen"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

When you feel sore over a poor in
vestment you have made just reflect
that seven million dollars were invest
ed ia worthless securities by the late
J. p. Morgan, according to an inven-
tory made of his estate. Even J. P.
himself. made foolish moves.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

The Milwaukee State Fair associa-
ton in putting the ban on risQue
shows has taken a step to be applaud
ed. Just why some fair associations
should consider vulgarity, loose wom-
en- and vicious, diseased looking men
as a necessary feature of their events
passes most decent peoples compre-
hension. The kind of vice usually de-
picted hasn't even charm-just looks
vulgar and tawdry. Young people are
injured by contact with such things
and older people disguised and de-
graded May the good work go on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

There would be no objection to boys
being boys if they would only be men
after they get to be men.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
1000

Good old Jim is dead. No more will
we hear the drum beats of those yigor-
Gus hands and see the smile of friend
ship on that rudy, young-old face.
Instead Jim has gone to another land
where the campfires burn and old
soldiers, we hope, recount the stories
of heroisms endured. Jim will beat
for them over there as he beat for the
boys so many years ago-sturdily and
in perfect time-with never a thought
but to get the best out of his drum. A
Soldier, Gentleman, Friend. Good
by, Jim, goodby!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Some peevishness has arisen among
the soldiers at Camp Wilson over the
official order allowing students to re-
turn to school while older men with
families and positions at stake must
remain on duty. The business, pro
fessional and laboring men claim that
their loss is great but can be borne.
They feel on the other hand, that their
needs are as paramount as those of the
college boys. On the whole aren't
they?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

1t is said that laughter will cure
Indigestion; but the trouble is the man
who has to doesn't feel like laughing
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

One-half the population of village
knows all about how the other half
lives.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

The Prairie du CHEN Courier brags
because a Crawford county democrat
candidate actually gave a republican
opponent a lift in his car for a few
miles. That's nothing in Grant
county republicans on the same ticket
go to fairs together, speak to each
other and get along for a whole day
without splitting anyOne's gore.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Sickness is often mask worn by
lazy people.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Some of the newspapers are getting
so scared about the print-paper fam
inc that they will soon be afraid to
send copies to regular cash subscrib-
ers.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
Professional Directory

JAMES H. FOWLER, M. D.-Physi-
clan and Surgeon. Office over Hub
clothing store. Hospital accommo-
dations for surgical cases. Lancas-
ter. Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

James Monohan of Darlington, has
been making a vigorous campaign in
the interests of the republican state
ticket and his candidacy for congress
ional representative from the third
district Mr.. Monohan will command
the voters attention for many reasons
but two good ones are that he is from
the central part of the district and
tie other is that he is a good fellow
and an able man. Mr.. Nelson's argu-
ment that he should be perpetuated
in office simply because he has been
there for ten years, strikes us as not
a very convincing one. When you go
10 the polls, don't forget jim Mono
han.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

J. D. Physician and Sur
geon. Office over First National
Bank. Residence two blocks north
west of Hotel linda. Lancaster, WIS.
]. A. GAULT, M. D.-Physician and
Surgeon. Calls city and country
promptly attended. Special atten-
ton given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat work. Glasses fitted and
guaranteed. Office over IVey &
Webb's store. Bell phone, HOW
Farmers phone 1902. Lancaster,
Wisconsin.
DOOLITTLE BROS HOSPITALS.
w. Doolittle, M. D., physician and
surgeon. Limited to general city
practice; Office and hospital cases.
J. c. Doolittle, NJ. D.-Physician and
surgeon. All calls promptly ans
wered. Hospital over McDonald's
store. Lancaster, Wisconsin.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Considerable slush is written about
always saying kind words, although
in many cases every one knows a
darned good knock is exactly the
proper thing. Praise where praise is
due is fine and helps many people
along. The world needs praise 1t
needs honest criticism just the same
and when slush is handed out instead,
no wonder everybody gets sick. A
few well meant words although seem
ingly rigorous at the time, have helped
many people to see their faults and
correct them. And when deserved
praise does come how good it seems.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Where is the guy who said that Mr..
Hughes was cold and austere? Here
he is running around the west, fra
ternizing with the cowboys and kid
ding miners, while the crowds shout
hello Charley!" Touring America in
a presidential campaign made dem
Ocrat out of even Woodrow Wilson.
You may remember Woody"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

With the passing of our old Bloom
ington friend the Herald readers will
miss his homely, witty style of re-
porting news items and his sensible
opinion on various affairs. We will
All miss his pleasant smile and his
hearty friendship so readily expressed.
The family has the sincere sympathy
Of all who knew Mr. Hayden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
900

These Better Baby contests may
be all right but about the best place
for little Tommy or Mary is at home.
If the contests serve a good purpose
by pointing out a child's defects so
that the parents may correct them,
why not have each child examined III
its own home and then compile the
results for comparison? Don't, in any
event, use the innOcents as a money
making attraction.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Where, oh wherei is that two-cent
a gallon substitute for gasoline?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

A tragic but beautiful story is that
Of little Joe Wozniak. Joe lives in the
great city of Milwaukee and is sixteen
years old. The probation officers
found him and his five younger broth
ers and one sister living in a tene-
ment howell, amidst filth, while their
parents spent their days at work and
their nights drinking and carousing
Joe had done his best working through
the days and giving the little brood
what attention he could when at home.
He cried pitifully when Judge Karel
decided that Z months old Anton,
should be sent to the children's free
hospital and the other children, with
the exception of Casimir, aged IA, to
the home for dependent children. "I'd
like to take them home, your honor.
I'll look after Them" begged Joe pit
eously in the juvenile court, but final
ly agreed that better, cleaner sur
roundings would do more for the child
rem than he could. "Out of the mire
blooms the lily"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Some people say that a president
who has done his best ought to be Civ
en- a second term. Well that depends
entirely on how good that best is.
History is full of the wrecks result
ing from good intentions and a man
should be judged more from his act
ions than how he feels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

(Just tip to the newspaper boys.)
The reverse side of the many free
press notices reaching this office make
excellent copy paper since paper went
out Of sight. We've found a use for
the free stuff.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23
AttOrneys-at-LaW.


BROWN, BRENNAN & CARTHEW-
Attorneys at Law. Office in Baxter
block, Lancaster, Wisconsin.
GEO. B. NTSON-Attorney at
law. Office in Bennett block. Lam
caster, Wisconsin.
MEYER & BURGESS Attorneys at
law. Office in Weber building. Same
location as that formerly occupied
by the late E. M. Lowry. Both
phones. Lancaster, Wis.
Physicians and Dentists.
FRANCIS J. BOOK, M. D.-Physician
and Surgeon. Diseases of women
and children. Office at her home
south of the Catholic church. Phone
Bell 129-R. Lancaster, Wis.
DIR. A. B. COOK-Dentist. Office over
Benefits drug store. Both phones:
Bell, 45-J; Farmers lat. Lancaster,
Wisconsin.
DIR. F. w. RAFFERTY, Dentist. Of
flee over Lancaster state Bank, Ian
caster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-08-23

Now the 7 Won't Work" boys are
driving men away from the Dakota
harvest fields unless they join the Or
ganizatiOn. OF course the big small
grain farmers must get their crops
harvested and the l. W ". knows it.
Their time of holdup is brief, but they
make hay while the sun shines.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-23
School Principals Plan
for Seasons Activities

The annual conference of the high
school principals of Barnes county
was held in Valley City last Friday
and Saturday. The Friday meeting
was held in the Office of the county
superintendent of schools and Satur.
day at the Normal school. The prin-
cipals of all the high schools of the
county with the exception of Litch.
vile were present and spent very
profitable two days in discussing high
school problems. State High School
Inspector E. R. Edwards was present
Friday afternoon and gave an inter.
esting address on Reorganization of
High schools for the Six and Six plan
of Grading" This was followed by
an instructive discussion where all
present took part and many interest
CONTINUED on Page 49,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-23
City Election Proved
to Be Spirited Affair

The city election which was held
Tuesday edeveloped some exciting
contests. The race for mayor being
a three-cornered affair attracted con.
siderable interest from the citizens,
and those who were plugging for their
favorites would not concede defeat un'
til the votes were counted.
There were three candidates for al
.derman in the first ward, and this
proved to be the closest of all, Engen
winning out by plurality of votes.
In the other wards it was not very
close, D. w. Clark having no opposi-
ton in the Fourth.
For police magistrate C. A. label
had majority over Keough of Ill.
w. T. Craswell was the only nomi-
nee for city treasurer and was accord
ingly elected without opposition.
For city justice A. F. Pierce was
given a scare by w. F. DuVall who de-
veloped unexpected strength, but
Pierce was returned winner.
Following is the vote by wards on
mayor, alderman and police magis-
trate:
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-03-23

Fargo, March 22.-Returns up to 2
O'Clock this morning in North Dako-
ta's second presidential preferential
primary strengthened early indica-
tions in the night that LaFollette
would carry the state by big margin
probably two to one. Scattering
precincts reporting gave the Wiscon-
sin senator 1900 and Estabrook 1905.
In these precincts-numbering about
75-H. H. Perry, of Glendale, is lead.
ing over John Buegger for the Office
of Democratic national committeeman
by vote of 1868 to 1869. Bruegger
forces declared early this morning
that the Williston man was gaining
steadily as the rural districts voted
and also in the fact that his home
county had not reported. At Perry
headquarters here it was estimated
that his lead over Bruegger would be
close to 1900 or more when complete
returns are in.
Gunder Olson In Big Lead
Gunder Olson, candidate for nation.
al committeeman on the Republican
ticket, is sweeping the state with =
majority that will probably 60 ten to