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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
onsin, Thursday, September 2Sth 1916
County Agents Help to Build Farm
Prosperity
By Melvin Ryder

The county agent represents the
outpost of the federal and state sys-
TENS of agricultural education.
Through him, the United States
department of Agriculture and the
state colleges and experiment sta
tions are working to reach every far
mer and to assist them to better
prosperity through greater produc-
ton and more profitable marketing
of farm products.
In sense, the county agent, or
farm demonstator, corresponds to
the school teacher, the editor, the
rural minister. The school teacher
brings the knowledge of the ages to
his students, the editor brings the
news of the world and the views
upon current topics; the minister
is in charge of the religious welfare
of the community, and the county
agent is in charge OF the agricultural
development and prosperity of the
same community.
Built upon the principle of helping
those who desire help, the county
agent movement is succeeding and
opening up many farm communities
in manner we'll beyond the ex-
pectations of it's organizers. The
place for the county agent is a big
one and the opportunities are only
limited by his ability and knowledge
of better farming methods. He
studies the needs and remedies in
his county and secures help from the
colleges and government whenever
it is needed. Through personal
work he is able to secure the results
that have never been obtained before
through impersonal help.
Among the things which the coun-
ty agent does, are included the
improvement of soil and crops, the
control of insects and plant diseases,
the introduction of new crops, the
testing of seed and the use of more
profitable systems of rotation. He
represents both the farmers and
educators. He was in touch with
both the farmers and the leading in
vestigators in the colleges and ex-
pertinent stations. Within the last
two years the value of his work has
been recognized throughout the
United States and the future develop
ment of the movement promises to
bring about even greater results in
the development of the farming in
dustry of the United States.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
A Nice Lodge Home

Since the purchase of the
Norwegian Methodist church
property on Third street by the
S. H. E. F. of A. Lodge a large
mum Der of improvements have
been made to the property and
it has been converted into a fine
lodge home for the order, hav'
ing a fine lodge room and
kitchen, etc.
The property is nicely located
and will make a fine home for
this growing order.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
VIII Entertain

The Sanitary Committee of
the Woman's Council will give
an Informal Ten Cent tea at lhe
Public Library Tuesday after.
noon, Oct. 3rd from 2:30 to 4:30
o'clock. This notice is a special
invitation to those whom the
committee has been unable to
reach by written invitations.
A musical program will be
rendered.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
o. w. Smith, Minister

Mrs. C. f. Gunhus vas visitor
at BAYFIELD, County Fair at Iron
River on Tuesday.
Income Assessor William Lam
drant of Ashland was a business
visitor in the city Monday.
Irving and Charles Slow of Loyal,
Wis transacted business in the city
the first of the week.
NJ. S. Lamoreaux of Chicago tran
sacted business in the city the latter
mart of last week looking after bust
ness in connection with the Kenfield
Lamoreaux company.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

William Polski, representing Q
Wright, Barrett & Stilwell. was a
business caller in the city Tuesday
A. P. Fraser has sold the Hovind
residence on west Pine street to
Sam LaFlamme who will move his
family to the city. For some years
the LaFlamme's haye been living on
farm west of the city.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Nor. Luth. Church

Sunday school at noon. Ser.
vices in the afternoon at o clock
in charge of Rev. John Lawrance
of Ashland. The Young Peoples
society will meet at the church
Wednesday evening, enter tanned
by Mrs. George Kinney and
Mrs, Oscar M. Olson.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

Leo Nelson of Bayfield, was a
business visitor in the city the first
of the week.
Miss Marie Schultz Of The Times
force was off for q day or so the
first OF the week caused by an in
fection Of the foot.
Ed. White returned last Saturday
evening from q visit with relatives
AID friends. Ed. visited at Detroit,
Flint, Alpeua aud other points
while away and says that he en-
joyed his visit very much.
The Girls Booster Club is doing
a great deal Of hustling for the foot
ball game, which will be played here
Saturday with Northland College Of
Ashland. They are holding large
number OF tickets and it surely
takes the girls to dispose Of them.
Watch for the Boosters and pur
chase tickets for the game.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

At a meeting held Nor day at 3:45
the Girls Booster Club elected
officers to conduct the affairs of the
The results were as
follows: Pres. Marion Segal, Vice
Pres. Francis Berge, Secy. and
Treas. Catherine Beers, Reporter
Grace Morgan.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

HI. GOODRICH, PASTOR.
Preaching service next Sun
day morning at 10:45 subject
stewardship and History"
Sunday School at 9;45 a. m.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m
Evening Gospel service at 7:30.
Prayer meeting on Thursday
evening at 7:30. You are weI-
come at these services.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

S. G. Glow of Minneapolis tran
sacted business in the city last Fri
day.
The Misses Anna Anderson and
Marion Alvord visited with friends
at Ashland Tuesday,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28

FOUND-A bicycle, Owner can
have same by proving ownership
and paying for this notice. Inquire
OF Johu Caruthers at !. Berman's s
Store.
Miss Alice Fenton was visitor at
the Iron River fair on Tuesday.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1916-09-28
Methodist Episcopal Church

EAST Fifth St., Near Washington Avenue.
HI. GOODRICH, PASTOR.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
President Wilson Desires to Have the
Submarine Controversy Disposed Of In
Order to Present United Front In the
Demands on Germany

Washington, March 1-President Wilson TODAY CON
ferred with administration leaders and made plans for
bringing the armed ship agitation congress to an end
immediately with determination to convince Germany
that the American stands behind the foreign
policy OF the government The concrees agreed that
vote should be taken possible the resolution
warning Americans to keep off armed ships Chairman
Flood called the committee to prepare the resolution
The president made It clear that he did vote
on resolution expressing support OF his conduct of the
diplomatic controversy. The administration forces
sure they can beat the warning resolution Speaker Clark
said action would be taken III the house today on ac-
count Of the rules The house leaders who drafted
ure proposing that express confidence in the
presidents handling of the armed merchantmen contro-
ve1s recognize that is not matter of legislative but
executive concern
Majority Leader kehn. after the conference when
asked about the prospects of vote said:
1.-The habit of obedience has been developed to high
degree IN congress-. kchn is Of those who favored
the resolution. One plan discussed for the foreign
affairs house committee to report adversely Of the
pending resolutions and at the time have the rules
vcommlttee bring in rule limiting the debate Bv this
plan vote could be reached in the house or
Friday and the question be taken the mmed
atey afterward
The president told the congressional leaders the for
eign situation serious than it had been for
several weeks but he believed action should be taken
quickly to show the world that the American government
is not divided. 1t is understood leaders who
ferred at the White House still differed with the pres
dents position Speaker Clark who predicted last week
that the warning resolution would pass that
time said he did not know the house sentiment and
refused to say how he himself would vote
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
COMPARATIVE CALM
ON THE BATTLEFRONT
Both Sides Are Bringing up
Reinforcements Prepara-
tory to Further Opera
tions-Germans Make No
Mention Of Fighting.

Paris, March 1.-The yerdun situa-
ton Is now we'll In hand and considered
satisfactory from the French point of
view. according to military experts To
the northeastern part of the stronghold
the Germans chief efforts seem to be
directed toward the rescue OF the
Brandenburgers. who remain cooped ND
In the ruined easements Of Fort Doua-
mont
The development OF German opera
tions southeast of Nerdun Is Interpreted
as preliminary attempt to assail
French positions on the Meuse heights
through two principal gaps through the
woods, which are protected by Tavan-
mes. east by northeast of Verdun, and
southeast OF Douamont and by Fort
Roszelier. to the southeast OF the fort
ress. Both sides are profitlng by the
comparative calm to bring up fresh
forces and supplies of ammunition.
Today.s official statement saws.
There Is nothing important to report
In the region north OF Verdun or the
Woevre district. Intermittent bonn
bardment was kept up last night along
the French front between Regnieville
and Remenauville"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
BATTLES IN THE AIR
ON WESTERN FRONT

Berlin. March NO mention Of
hghting at NerdHn Is made IN today,s
official statement. The official state
ment SAYS artillery was active yester-
day at various parts OF tho western
front, particularly the enemys side, at
various points where the enemy fred
for the purpose OF assuaging dlsap-
pontment.''
In an aerial combat a British biplane
was forced down near Medtn. The oc-
eupants were captured. Two French
biplanes we're brought down by anti
aircraft guns. The occupants of ono
were captured and Of the other killed.
An aeroplane piloted by Lieutenant
kuepei and carrying as observer Lieu
tenant Faher, brought military trans
port to a standstil by dropping bombs.
and then successfully fought the men
on the transport with machine guns.
German correspondents at the Yer
dun front state that on Feb. 20 German
troops gained an amount Of ground
only 10 square kilometers less than ths
total captured by the French IN the
whole offensive movement In the
Champagne last fall.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
HENRY SIECEL TO Be
GIVEN HIS FREEDOM

New York. March Henry Siegel.
former millionaire department store
owner OF New York. Chicago and Bos-
ton, Is to be released toeay from the
Monroe county penitentiary at Roches-
ter Last June Siegel was sent TO pri-
son u serve 10 months sentence for
violation of the state banking laws. Il
was charged tn I he had unlawfuliy
used the money deposited by his ON
pioves and others in the savings bant s
run n connection with his stores Good
behavior in prison shortened the SEN
tenee 40 days. No public announce
ment has been made rs to the future
plans of Siegel, but It has been report
ed thai he may again embark in bust
ness VIII the backing of wealthy
friends and relatives
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
president SEEKS
VOTE IN CONGRESS

Washington, March - President
Wilson decided yesterday that he could
not proceed with the German subma-
rine negotiations while dissension il
congress weakens his position before
the world, SO he called for a showdown
ON the pending proposals TO warn
Americans off merchant ships of the
European belligerents armed for de-
fense.
Making clear that he considers the
president. and not congress. charged
with the conduct Of tho foreign rela-
tions of the United States he wrote 4
letter Ito Representative Pou. acting
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
CASE OF THE APPAN
TO COME Up IN court

Washington. March The proceed
lnRs instituted by the British govern
ment TO have the captured British lin
er Anpam returned to her owners will
come up tomorrow in the federal court
at Norfolk. The British base their
claim for the return of the vessel on
the provisions of The Hagne convention
OF 1907. Germany on the other hand
contends that many precedents, as we'll
as the terms Of the Prussian American
treaty, provide that no legal action can
lie against the Appam. held by Ger
man crew as prize OF war. The
state department has found the ques-
tton perplexing one and It is freely
admitted that decision hv a compet-
ent court will be welcomed as solu-
tion of the problem
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
The Productive
Dovetail

Advertising And selling plans
are the twin props Of sales.
Unless they dovetail, efficiency
is lacking.
A merchant woulG not think OF
putting an advertisement in the
newspaper and then not having
the goods.
Yet national advertisers fire.
quently waste effort. and money
advertising II parts of the coun-
try where distribution cannot by
any chance be "hooked up right"
The wise manufactures doe
not. He backs up his definite ~ell-
ing with newspaper advertising
and builds business without lest
motion or lost money.
Manufacturers and distribu ors
viii be greatly interested in the
illustrated booklet The Dealer
and His Friends" which will be
sent on request H. the Bureau of
Advertising, American Newspa-
per I'll hi shers Association,
Worlt Building, Now York.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
MANY LINERS ARE
IN THE WAR ZONE
At present TINE
Twelve Big Passenger Ships
in the Waters in Which
Submarines Are Now
Operating.

New York. March 1.-The scheduled
opening of the new submarine cam
paisn OF the Teutonic powers, set for
today, finds IL big liners in or near the
war zone in which Austrian and Ger
man submarines are operating. None
of the vessels is believed to be armed
unless it mounted guns at sea The
Italian steamship America, one Of the
ships which had guns placed aboard
by the Italian government. is believed
to be in the war zone with tS2 cabin
and 1882 steerage passengers on board.
bound for New York The America
according to cable. sailed from Naples
Feb. 23.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
BILLIARD AND HIS
ASSOCIATES PAY
OVER LARGE sum
Million and Quarter Turned
Over to New Haven in
Settlement for Boston &
Maine Deal.

New York. March 1.-The suit
brought between the present admins
tration Of the New York New Haven
& Hartford railroad to recover from
John T. Billiard the profits alleged to
have been due the New Haven in a
deal in which the New Haven pur-
chased Boston & Maine stock shares
seven years ago. has been settled.
Billiard paid the New Haven 81 $50, 900,
it is stated. Among the other defend
ants were Charles s. Mellen, former
president. and Edward p. Robbins. for
mer special counsel for the New
Haven.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
Cermany's Latest
Assurances Not
Satisfactory

Washington, March Ger
many's latest assurances on tho
conduct Of her subm arine war
fare, presented Monday, are not
SO broad as the United States
desires, but it was indicated to-
day that no further steps would
be taken by tho United States
until the administration is GER
tain congress will not embarrass
tho administration. The assur-
anc.s reiterated in the latest
communication are regarded as
not so complete as those orig
inaily given as result of the
Iusitania negotiations. It is in
dicated the pending Lusitania
agreement will not be finally ac-
cepted as satisfactory at pre-
sent.
Officials were represented as
feeling that If the German gov
ernment took the position that it
could modify or change tho first
assurances at will, there was
nothing to prevent an attempt
to change the latest assurances
and they do not intend to agree
to such procedure. II is said
the next step will be taken as
soon as the congressional sit
uation is clarified. Officials ex-
pect the administration will find
itself in a position to continue
negotiations within the next
few days.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
PLANS OF FORTS
|NPOSSESSIONOf
YOUNG GERMANS

New York. March 1.-Plans 70 Unit
ed States Notifications has been found
in the possession of Richard Won Arend
and Rudolph Won Kraeht, two young
Germans arrested here on the charge of
using the mails to defraud. according
70 Assistant United States District At
torney Mcdonald. Both. who claim to
be German army lieutenants, we're ar
raiencd hS the federal commissioners
here,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
GENERAL STRIKE
in PROGRESS At
SPANISH CAPITAL

London. March IA Madrid dis
patch SAYS the bakers strike, because
OF the high price of flour. has deveI-
eped into general strike and all trade
has stopped. Riots have occurred and
several persons were wounded in con-
flicts with the police.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
French Art Exhibition.

Paris. March 1.-As II to contradict
the assertion that French art has suf-
fered greatly by the war. pretentious
exhibition of the works of the foremost
artists OF France was opened in Paris
today, The masterpieces on display
are of even greater interest than usual
Most of the themes, as might he sup
posed, have TO do with the wa
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
COMMITTEE VOTES ON
PUBLIC LAND BILLS

Washington, March 1.-The senate
lands committee today voted against
the motion to attach the Myers public
land waterway bill as a rider to the
Shields bill to provide water power
leases in navlgable waters. The com
mittee decided to push the bill 6epa-
ra lelN
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
TO IMPROVE THE LAND
DEFEHSES OF HAWAII

Washington, March THE war de-
partment today asked congress to ap-
propfiate s40.e00 for the land defenses
of Hawaii. including the installation
of search lights and the acquisition Of
right of-way, characterized as impera-
lively necessary.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
REFUTf CONVENTIONS
MADE BY AUSTRIA IN
The PE1ROL|TE CASE

Washington. March Members of
the crew of the American tanker Pet
rolite today made affidavits refuting
tho Austrian government contentious
in connection with the Austrian at
tack on the Petrolite recently. The
affidavits support the original informa-
tion on which the state department
made representations
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
Savings Campaign inausurated.

London, March IA great meeting
was held here today to inaugurate n
national savings campaign. The lord
mayor presided and Earl Kitchener
secretary of war, First Lord of the
Admiralty Balfonr and Chancellor Of
the Exehequer Mckenna were the
speakers.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01

SieseI Is Re- ARE sted.

Rochester. ). =, March Henry
siegel, the New York banker and de-
partment store merchant. whose 10
months sentence in the ronitentiary
expired today, was re-arrested on a
warrant issued in Livingston county.
He give $4,000 bail and will have n
hearing later
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
MEN KILLED
IN NINE EXPLOSION

Kempton, W, Va. March Fifteen
men We're killed and five seriously in
iurcd by the dust explosion in a mine
of the Davis Coal & Coke company
here Yesterday. All the victims we're
foreigners. Fifty-one other miners. at
work at the time. we're rescued. All
the bodies have been recovered.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
THONPSONFORCfS
|. ARE DEFEATED IN
CHICAGO PRIMARY
Contest Reflects the Fight
Being Waged on Roy o.
West, the Republican Ma
tional Committeeman.

chicago, March 1.--Six OF the nine
wards, the aldermen of which revolted
against Mayor William r. THOMPSON
Republican. nominated anti ti-Thompson
aldermanic candidates at the primaries
yesterday. The mayors candidates
were returned in the Third. Thirteenth
and Thirty third wards.
Unusual interest attached to the
struggle by reason Of the mayors am
bition to succeed Roy O. West as Re-
publican national committeeman and
curiosity as to what effect on the vote
the enforcement of the Sunday clos
Ing law against saloons by the MAYOR
would have. Women, as we'll as men,
voted.
The Democratic primaries were con-
tested by followers of Roger Sullivan.
so-called Democratic boss" OF the
state, against adherents of Governor
Dunno and former Mayor Carter Har-
riston.
Mayor Blames Deneen.
Mayor Thompson In campaign
speeches asserted that the fight against
him In the nine leading Revolutionary"
wards was due 10 the activities of for
mer Governor Charles S. Deneen. who
always has supported Mr.. West for
reelection as national committeeman.
In the First ward. which includes the
downtown district, the Republican con-
test produced n woman candidate,
Hilda Johnson Haskins OF the female
vote she received SO against 107 for
William II. Schrader. The Democrats,
following immemorial custom. renomi-
mated Alderman John coIphlin known
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
CANADIAN RAILROAD
STATION IS BURNED
CAUSING HEAVY LOSS

Montreal. March 1.-The Bonaven-
tuere station Of the Grand Trunk rail-
road was destroyed by fire today. The
loss Is 5000, 600.
The police said crossed wires caused
the fire. The fire department believes
the building was destroyed as result
Of an enemy plot.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
IOWA ANTI-T|PPING
Law HELD invalid

Sioux City. Ia. March 1.-The Iowa
anti-tipping law was today held un
constitutional in district court. The
court declared II was class legislation.
Tho decision was in the case OF 4
barber arrested for accepting a % cent
tip
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
PHILIPPINE BILL
IS REPORTED TO
THE LOWER HOUSE
Insular Affairs Committee
Votes, II to 8, to Report
the Measure as Passed by
the Senate.

Washington, March 1.-The house In
sular affairs committee today reported
favorably. II to s. the Philippine bill,
including Senator Clarlts amendment,
as passed by the senate provining for
independence any time between two
and four years, in the presidents dis
cretion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
ITALIAN LINER WITH
GUNS ABOARD CLEARED

Washington. March 1.-The Italian
liner Napoli. which reached New York
recently With guns mounted aboard
was today ordered cleared under as
surances that its guns would be used
only for defensive purposes
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
State Department oenie. Report

Washington. March 1.-The report
that Grover C. Warn. an American. was
murdered by Villa forces, was an
nohneed untrue today by the state de-
partment
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
final REVIEW OF
THE DEFENSE BILL
NOW BEING MADE

Washington, March 1.-The house
military committee today began IFS fin
nj review Of the national defense bill as
tentatively agreed upon. The final
committee vote will be taken tomorrow.
1t Is expected the army part of The pre-
parcdness program viii be before the
house next week.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
BRITISH STEAMER IS
REPORTED SUNK AND
ENTIRE CREW LOST

London, March 1.-The British
steamer Thorlaby is reported sunk and
all members OF the crew killed or
drowned.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
INDIANA MAN TO Be
AMBASSADOR TO CHILE

Washington. March 1.-Judge Joseph
I'll. Shea of Seymour. Ind. was today
selected BY President Wilson to be
ambassador to Chile. He Will be nomin.
ated later,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-01
PRESIDENT INSISTS CONGRESS ACT
UIfimafum IS Sent to
Portugal by Germany

London March 1.-Germany has sent an ulti-
matum to Portugal demanding the restoration
within 4o hours of German ships recently seized
by Portugal, according to Reuters Madrid dis
patch.