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The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
ESTABLISHING. AN ALIBI.

When Anson James of Delaware. Ohio, went to feed his 6l pigs he found 60 of them minus tails The 61st porker was frantically chasing his own tail, with his mouth wide open. That pig said James, point ing at No. 61, "chewed the tails off the others. I guess he was trying to bite his own tail off to establish an alibi."
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
State.

State. Governor-C. H. Brough. Secretary of State-Tom J. Terral ney-General-J. D. Arbucllle Auditor-Hogan Oliver. Supt. Schools-J. L. Bond. Com. Mines, Etc.-John H. Page. Treasurer-R. c. McDaniel. Com. Highways-Wm. Owen.
 District. Congress-W. s. Goodwin. Chancery Judge-J. D. Shaver. Prosecuting Atty-T. B. Parks. K. R. Comm,-Herbert Wilson.
 County. Representative-Buck Andrews. Sheriff-Sam E. Mum. Judge-Jim Franks. Circuit Clerk-C. c. Calhoun. County Clerk-Dave Martin. County Treasurer-W. K. Yancey Tax Assessor-Henry Almand. Surveyor-Hugh White. Coroner-C. F. Nelms.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05

nually As the cost has been reduced by the new method from 4 1-2 to 8 cents each, it will be seen what a splendid showing this makes for ad- ministrative economy.
 Another valuable improvement mas been the perfected locking cord fas- tener designed for use on tie sacks something which the department for years has needed and vainly endeav- ored to accomplish. This device will be of great value to the postal service at large by increasing the capacity and efficiency of mail bags to degree difficult to estimate. The modern sys- ! tem of business methods and the pro- Der encouragement of employees to take an active and earnest interest in their work. both of which desirable features this administration of the de- partment has favored and put into practice, is responsible for the many improvements made and the advan- tages gained.
 Active experiments are constantly being made for the betterment of the service, For many years tremen- dous expense has been the labelling of the immense quantity of mail bags in use. The form of label used in ;he past and still used by clerks over the country is the doubling and refolding of what is known as a "facing slip." The preparation of these labels by the thousands has been and is an ex penslve proposition. yet there appears to have been no effort on the part of previous administrations to progress from the old method. Under present direction a perforated label in sheets and runs has been designed which is practically ready for use when fur. finished to employees. Every postal clerk in the country and thousands of postotfce employees will find this new method of great advantage and 1t will result in large economy in the ser vice
 There have also been some other notable improvements made. viz, the substitution of steel where brass was formerly used at very considerable lessening of expense; a device for fas- tening foreign mail pouches, doing away with the old-fashioned method of string and seal; a scheme for say ing twine by means of a simple holder which permits free and easy use with out waste, and flexible stamp design for which the contract price was 34 cents, but which will now be made at a cost of but cents. A mechanical pickup or facing table for use in fac ing and stacking letters in first class postoffices has also been developed and will soon be perfected. This de- vice is considered superior to those now in use and cost less than one- third as much to manufacture. Those at present in use cost approximately $1, ,5O0.
 It will thus be seen that the activi- ties cf the nostcfice department have been centered along lines which will rot cr!y produce large economies to the people of the country, but will also prove great convenience to those in the service. During the past three years two objects have been kept con- stantly in view. viz. saving the pub h" money wherever possible a'd scrv- inE the people to the fulles. extent. There was room for great improve
 nent and there has been much ac- ccmo'ished It is bv' common Jus-
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
NOW AT HOME

You can now buy Ross Dead Quick" Spray at home. It is the wide ly known disinfectant and insecticide It is the one that never lets a bug or germ get away, but kills them on the spot It is also the one that kills and drives away mosquitoes, and is so clean it does not soil.
 Sold in Prescott by Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
NOTHING ROMANTIC.

What are you doing with that lady's slipper in your pocket? Look ing for a Cinderella ?"
 Nav; my wife wanted some stock ings to match. couldn't cut a section out of the slipper, so I had to bring the pesky thing along. Kansas City Journal.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05

tice to award due credit in these ad- mmjstrative reforms to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, in whose bureau these measures of econ 'omy were developed and who has so faithfully dcvcted his time t5 that Durpuso.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
A HACKING COUCH WEAK EMS
 THE SYSTEM

z, uo9 t suffer with a hacking cough uhat has weakened your system-get ;r oolue of Dr. Kings New Discovery, au use use over 40 years, and benefiting Sa, Sa, "ho use 1t, the soothing pine bal r.nl naaa With tar heal the irritated air eps eepoSSaages-soothes the raw spots, loos- tbo the mucous and prevents racking Ne,. o9ay with coughing. Dr. Kings anS Discovery induces natural sleep
 ''' alds nature to cure you.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05

"Who wrote that article on how to support a family of six on $10 a week?" a friend asked Woggles, the editor of the Ladies Household Friend.
 Bingham, one of our best men," said Woggles without a smile. We pay him 5000 a year. .'-Lousvill Courier-Journal.
 Send the News that order for print ing.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05

Entered as second class mail mat fer November 4th, 1905, at the post office at Prescott, Ark, under the act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-07-05
ANOTHER FEATHER IN WASH
 INGTON'S CAP.

Now" said the teacher, Twill you tell me, Freddy, why D. C. is written after Washington ?''
 Yes, ma'am," answered Freddy, after some hesitation, Tit stands for Daddy of His Country'"-Moth,r's Maeazine.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
NEW POSTMASTER

w. S. Manning received his com
mission as postmaster of the Lady
smith office Monday morning and
took charge of the duties of this re-
sponsible position Wednesday morn
ing. The commission was held up
about three weeks awaiting the pres
ident's signature, as owing to the
unusual emergencies, such as the
Mexican and European war troubles,
and the threatened railroad strike
the presidents time was so taken up
that matters of lesser Importance
had to wait
The Ladysmith postoffice is a sec
ond class presidential office, although
it has always had a first-class post
and we believe will continue
to have. At the present rate of in
crease of the business, it will only
be a very few years before the Lady
smith postoffice will be entitled to
entry into the first class rank. Lady
smith is now entitled to free city
delivery.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
TICKETS FOR BANQUET

Tickets for the fund raising cam
palgn banquet are now on sale at
the st. Mary's hospital headquarters
There will be accommodations for
500 people.
The question has been frequently
put to the executive committee,
Are We ladies to be PRESENT." The
answer is, they most assuredly are
expected by the hundreds.
The ladies whose names have been
published will be in attendance to
receive the guests.
The dates should be firmly fixed
in the mind, September IL.
Sufficient talent is already as
sured to make the banquet at the
high school gymnasium a feast of
good talk and music as we'll as a din
ner of delicacies. Gov. Phillip will be
here and speak; other prominent
gentlemen have signified their inten-
ton to be here and speak.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08

ters as to whether ladies are ex-
pected to attend. When a hospital
or a sick room is run without women
in it then they will be barred out
and not before To run hospital or
a hospital campaign. without women
to aid and take part would be taste
less and vain, so of course, women
are expected-hundreds of them and
many times welcome to them, other
wise ST. Mary's hospital will never
be built.
The management have one request
Ito make-that no children under II
years of age be allowed to attend.
Also it is to be particularly en-
phasized that this is to be an "eat-
ing banquet which habitual ban
quetters declare a contradiction in
term. The following is the menu:
Cantaloupe
Creamed chicken Baked ham
Mashed potatoes Sliced tomatoes
Rolls Brown bread
Ice cream Assorted cake
Fruit salad Salted WATERS
Coffee
Cigars
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
WILL Be A BRILLIANT AFFAIR
Prominent Men Will Speak at Hes
pitaI Fund Raising
Banquet

The hospital fund raising banquet
scheduled for Wednesday evening
Sept. 18th, is to be most brilliant
affair. Already more than 400 tickets
have been sold and returns are not
yet in from a large number of it's
friends. Preparations have been
made to seat over that number at
the first table.
The high school gymnasium is
splendidly adapted for this purpose.
It certainly can be said that "wis-
dom hath builded her house, of this
building. Other cities may boast of
various other civic improvements,
but to Ladysmith must be yielded
the palm for the finest banquet hall
of any city of twice it's size in Wis
consin. Six tables fifty feet long
will accommodate the guests with the
speakers table across the room.
The various women committees hav-
ing the affair in charge, numbering
over one hundred, are planning and
working enthusiastically to make this
a record-breaking event in all par
ticulars.
An efficient decorating committee
will look after the flowers, flags,
candles and leaves, and the eye Of
those present will be catered to as
we'll as their palates and their ears.
A fine musical program has been
arranged, the numbers include solos
by Mrs. Diedrich and Mr.. R. F..
Rahr, violin solo with harp accom-
panist by Mr.. George Luell and Mr..
Albert Conklin, two numbers by the
Ladysmith Male Quartette, and Sc
lections by Luell's Harp Orchestra.
The speakers at the banquet are
to be Governor e. L. Phillip, Con-
gressman l. L. Lenroot, j. w. Car
ow, r. M. Thomas and a high medi-
cal authority on the subject of hos
pitfalls whose name the committee is
not in. position to announce, but one
who has international reputation as
an authority and practitioner in hos
pital work. L. e. McGiH will be
toastmaster.
A number Of letters and inquiries
have been received at the headquar-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
LARGE ENROLMENT IN SCHOOLS
Twenty-seven Teachers Now Re-
quired.-Three First Grades
Are Now Necessary

The public schools of Ladysmith
opened Monday morning with the
largest enrolment in their history.
The work of organization was espec-
tally difficult because of the over
crowded condition of some of the
grades. Steps had to be taken by
the board Of education and superin-
tendent of schools for the election of
two more teachers in addition to
those elected last spring and sum-
mer. This brings the total number
of teachers, including the superin-
tendent to twenty-seven. Owing to
the crowded condition of the South
Side building, it was necessary to
transfer the sixth grade to the West
Side building. The enrolment in the
first grades went far beyond ex-
pectations, reaching the total of SO
by Wednesday. The board and
superintendent took immediate steps
to arrange for additional room to
form a third first grade. 1t is prob
able that one of the rooms in the
high school building will be used.
The entire city enrolment We'd
nesday reached the total of 73O. BY
grades it is as follows:
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
WILL SAVE THREE FINGERS

E. NJ Worden received a letter
from nurse at ST. Mary's hospital
at Oshkosh this week, dictated by
S. Broom, of that city, who was bad
ly injured in attempting to board a
moving train here August %. 1t will
be remembered that the right hand
was cut off and the other badly man.
gled The letter states that the doc
tor thinks he can save the three
fingers on the left hand and Mr.
Broom is improving, although he is
still in bad condition, owing to the
numerous and severe bruises and lac
erations he received. His back has
given him a great deal Of pain, from
severe bruises received over the
kidneys. There was scarcely a
place on his entire body that was
not more or less bruised.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
ANOTHER WAR ON

An army of 102 hunters from this
city are in the field for the big
drive against the partridge, puffed
grouse and ducks in the hunting re-
gions of the county, following the
declaration of war at sunrise yester-
day. Ladysmith nimrods represent
more than one-third of the licensed
hunters in the county out of total
of 294, according to the permits is
sued at the county clerks office up
to the middle of this afternoon. Five
licenses were issued to women, four
of them going to Ladysmith resi-
dents. They are: Mrs. Robt March,
Mrs. H. C. Mihm, Mrs. L. M. Lund-
mark and Mrs W. L. Stephenson.
Ten is the quota of grouse and
partridges, mixed bag, allowed to
resident hunters each day, and fif-
teen is the bag limit for ducks. Sew
eral local hunters, who went out
yesterday, came in with birds. Sun
day will see a grand exodus of sports
men to the woods with dog and gun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
ALLIABoRED ON LABOR DAY

The wheels of industry in Lady
smith did not cease to grind on Mon
day, Labor Day, and no observance
OF that day was held here, despite
the fact that the American FEEDER
alton of Labor has an organization
of over 300 members in the city.
The banks continued to do business
as usual and the only demonstration
that marked the occasion was the
closing of the schools during the af-
ternoon. Since the banks closed on
the following day, for primary cleo
ton, Labor Day was not observed
by these institutions as ordinarily.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
NEW PASTOR AT BRUCE

Rev. Father Peter Rice, formerly
pastor of the Sacred Heart parish
in Superior, now has charge of the
parish of the Catholic church at
Bruce. During his stay of only a
year in Superior Fir. Rice achieved a
popularity among all classes and re-
ligious beliefs that has made his
name well known in this part of
Wisconsin. It was through his eff
forts, to a large extent, that Su-
perior voted dry at the last spring
election. That the parish at Bruce
as well as the balance of the citi-
zens of that village will receive
material benefit from his guiding in
fluence is assured.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
SEVERAL NEW FACES WILL BE
SEEN AT THE COURT
HOUSE NEXT
YEAR
LAFOLLETTE AGAIN WINS OUT
Phillip Wins GubernatoriaI Nomin-
alton by Vote Equal to Hat
tons and McGovern's
Combined

Tuesdays primary election results
brought few surprises, as regards
the trend of voting, and lost to seve-
raj county office holders the chance
of continuing in office for another
two-year term.
The outcome of the republican vote
on district attorney, county treasurer
register of deeds, sheriff and coun-
ty surveyor was watched with con-
siderable interest and large crowd
awaited the returns on these re-
spective contests until late hour
Tuesday evening.
Election returns from both Rusk
and Sawyer counties were received
by telephone Tuesday evening at
True's hall.
The plurality of over 200 obtained
by 0. j. Falge, in the race for the
republican nomination for district
attorney was big surprise, although
1t was expected that he would poll
a heavy vote. He carried every ward
in the city by a substantial margin,
which was greatly responsible for
his big lead.
Richards, county treasurer nominee,
and WOrden, who won out over Hill
for the nomination for register of
deeds, both carried every ward in
the city.
Dodson polled a majority of 453
votes over Anderson, running ahead
in every precinct in the county but
four. Moore won out over Edgar
for the nomination for county sur
veyor by 80 votes. Edgar carried
the city by 81 votes but fell down in
the county returns.
A tabulated statement of the re-
suits of the primary vote on the re-
publican ticket in Rusk county can
be found on page 2.
The contest for the republican
nomination to the assembly probably
contained more interest locally than
any other phase of the election.
Miller carried the city by 76. go
ing ahead in every ward, and led in
the county by 127 votes. The to-
tai in Sawyer county resulted in
277 for True and 205 for Miller, leav-
ing majority of 72 votes for True.
Mller's heavy lead in this county,
however, gave him the nomination
by 55 votes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
o o o O o o o o I
MAYORS PROCLAMATION ,
We all realize the neces

, We all realize the necessity
, of greater protection to life
, and health. We believe the
, time has come when a modern
, hospital should be maintained
, within our boundaries if we
, are to hold our proud position
, as a center IF progress. To
, do so we must have the moral
, and financial support of the
, entire community.
, Therefore, it is hereby pro-
, claimed, the people Of Lady
, smith consenting, that the cit
, liens thereof set aside ten
} days, beginning Sept. 10, for
} the purpose of giving thought
} to the ways and means of as
, sisting the executive commit
0 tee of st. Mary's fund raising
D campaign; to give aid to the
D best of our several abilities
o and means in the endeavors
0 to build and equip this great
o philanthropic and civic asset.
o Given under my hand and
o official seal this 9Th day of
0 September, 1916.
o A. G. Thompson,
o Mayor.
o Attest: e. A. Kirvan.
o City Clerk.
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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR TEACH
ERS OPENS WITH ENROLL
MENT OF 81
NO NEW STUDENTS IN THE CLASS
Enrolment in Model Schocl Also
Very Satisfactory. Few Va
cant Desks Left

The training school oponed it's
session Monday with an enrolment
of 81. This is very satisfactory
number. The only part that is not
as satisfactory as we might like to
have it is the fact that there are no
young men among that number.
There is considerable need for more
men teachers in this country. AS
rule, young men receive better wages
as teachers. 1t is very desrabls
that more of them prepare for teach
| ing.
The repair work in the basement
| of the school has not been finished
and as a result it has been found
necessary to postpone the opening
of the Model school until Thursday.
Or perhaps until next Monday. The
enrolment in this department is
very encouraging There are only a
few vacant desks left in the fourth
and fifth grades. Parents having
children in those grades who wish
them to have the advantage of the
individual training and close super
vision which the Model school offers
will do well to file their names with
the Principal or with Miss Grow
within the next day Or two The
advantages of this school for child
rem are so great that it seems a
pity to have any vacant desks. Ex-
perience in the various training
schools and normal schools has pro-
ven their great advantage, and in
most cases there is a large waiting
List each year.
The principal of the training school
and the agricultural representative
attended a community meeting last
Sunday 1t was a most delightful
occasion and genuine inspiration
to listen to the songs and recitations
by the children and the adults. The
school house was filled with a very
appreciative crowd of farmers, and
what was better STILL these farmers
had brought their families with them.
They had made a picnic out Of the
meeting. There can be no talk of
rural isolation in that community.
The training school is glad to have
the opportunity of attending as many
such meetings ais possible. 1t stands
ready to assist in organizing such
community centers.
The training school is the only
school which is distinctly a county
school. There is scarcely a day that
or their families are not in
town. The school issues a hearty in
vitation to them to visit the classes,
to make use of the rest room, or
any other facilities it may have
Teachers of the county are urged to
make good use of the school. There
is good deal of help which may be
obtained here by the county teachers.
If they do not need help when they
are in town, they are urged to come
up to this school anyway. Their Wis
it will help the school.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
NO FLAG DISPLAYED

The new state law requiring the dis
play of the American flag at all poll
ing stations on election day was not
observed in this city Tuesday. City
Clerk Kirvan states that he received
no instructions as to the purchase or
display of flags on election day.
Failure to comply with this law
does not invalidate the election, how
ever, as the statute was put into
effect for reasons of patriotic sent
iment only.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
ANYONE CAN DO THIS

Walter Kassela, of Weyerhauser,
now has the distinction of being the
News-Budget subscriber who is paid
the farthest in advance. The label
on his paper now carries the date:
Jan. 8, 1915" Emulation of Mr..
Kassela,s example on the part Of
others of our subscribers is not con-
trary to our rules. Go as far as you
like!
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1916-09-08
RETURNS TO Rusk COUNTY

R. Fl. Rhodes and family, who
moved from Hawkins to Crocker,
Mo-, last spring, returned to Rusk
county Monday, the family going
through to Hawkins to visit friends
while Mr.. Rhodes decides where to
locate Mr. Rhodes will probably
take up residence either in Lady
smith or Rice Lake. He says a man
who has lived in Rusk county few
years has to leave it a few months
to really appreciate it's manifold ad-
vanfages.