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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29
March,.


Now March succeeds the late deceased,
To winters fag ends fated;
With lengthening days, and cold de-
creased,
With springtide hopes full freight
ed;
With softening soil-by some termed
mud
With bird, and bee, and crocus,
And sap-thrilled bOugh, and urgent
bud,
And all such hOcus pocus;
With bOreal blast and balmy breath:
Times mild, times tanged intensely;
To some folks fearsOme most as death,
By some admired immensely;
With large relief from sundry ills,
Say winter itch and chilblains,
And frozen pipes, and plumbers bills.
And frequently fuel bill pains;
With tempers twin, tradUcers charge,
Both lamb and lion showing;
'Haps so; yet pleasant, by and large,
Tho none need mourn her going.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Tn nearly every state we know of where the
primary election law has been tried out it has re
suited in disappointment and the almost certain
nomination Of many mediocre men for Office. It
used to be. under the old system that the party
leaders hand-picked their candidates because
they desired to win. Under the present method
Tom has as good chance as Harry, or Dick
either one, and maybe better. Tom is likely to
receive the nomination because of a more favor
ed position on the ballot as in many states the
first man getting his papers in, heads the list.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

There has been an instructive feeling for cen
turtles that the people were not fit to govern
themselves and that extending the franchise sim
ply meant worse government. 1t is really not so
much the question of better or worse government
as it is whether or not the people wouldn't rath-
er have poor government of their own evolu-
ton than benevolent despotism from someone
above.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

The Milwaukee Journal opines that the COM
mon people feel charitaby toward "poor human
beings in office who are not quite perfect in a
time of crisis The American people do not ex-
Ipect perfection from anyone. They can and do
occasionally elect man to office who seems to
have the faculty Of doing the right thing when
"a crisis comes on.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Again we must "jog up" some Of our able cor
respondents who have omitted to send us their
newsy letters for several weeks past. Don't for
get friends, that you are a part of the Herald
staff and that your neighbors who take the pa
per feel disappointed when the home news isn't
told. Let's hear from you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29
WISDOM'S CHILD.

The wage of sin is not regulated by
an earthly trust.
Uneasy rests the aching tooth that
wears a crown.
No man is truly great if he is unable
to retain his self-respect.
White lies require whitewashing to
keep them from turning black
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Did you read an old book called "Poor Boys
who Became FamOus?" 1t is an interesting vol
ume and contains the stories of many men who
rose from obscurity to greatness. Blessed is the
boy who starts with nothing but good brain, a
clean body and an ambitious nature, for nothing
shall be kept from him.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Two candidates for office make their bow in
this weeks ISSUE One is c. w. Burrows, well
known as Lancaster's busy peace justice and he
asks the voters consideration for the office of
clerk of court. The other is ewes" Hymer, of Po-
tosi who served one term as sheriff, and the peo-
pie willing, will serve another. Both are good
men,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Is the present chase after "Veeyah" part and
parcel with the entire policy Of the administra-
ton on the Mexican situation? And even if he
is caught and hung will it do any permanent
good? Bad Mexicans are like bad mushrooms
kill one and thousand others spring up over
night.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Having the power to make their own laws the
American people use legislation as their favor
tie tool to make men better-the reason appar-
emily being that this is the easiest way. 1t re-
mains an open question however whether laws
piled to the summit of the Rockies will ever
change human nature.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

The fundamental distrust with which many
Americans view the literacy test for immigrants
is perhaps based upon the fact that many of us
would not be here had this provision been part
of our ancestors admission to this country.
America has stood for many years as the hope
and glory of mankind thirsting after freedom.
Many Of our best people came from men and wo-
men who, by force of circumstances were humble
and illiterate. Shall we deprive others of the
privileges without which we could never have be-
come a nation?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

We have law prohibiting the use of cigarettes
by minors, or the sale or giving of cigarette ma
terials to adolescents, yet nearly every day we
see some youth smoking pill" and wonder
where he got it from. A law prohibiting the sale
of tobacco in any form to boys under eighteen
years would seem to be necessary. Tobacco is
bad enough in any manner, and particularly SO
for the young. The real trouble is that we older
fellows who use the tweed" are not big enough
to set a good example and abstain entirely.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

1t would seem that the only thing man dare
not to be in these days is an American citizen
with a love and generation for his flag and coun-
try, above every other consideration.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

The Republican party while being in the in
definite state of not exactly knowing it's candidate
or platform for the coming election, nevertheless
has a very definite feeling of confidence as to
the outcome. One thing is certain, the party
will nominate a MAN and he will stand on a
platform of preparedness and protection-two
Republican principles.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Perhaps the greatest characteristics Of old
age are gentle neighborliness and quiet benev-
oence for as one of it's compensations, age brings
common sense and understanding. can old man
for counsel and young man for war;" is an old
adage and true one F.. Elderly people don't fall
out and fight for they have learned the futility of
quarreling and the common sense Of live and let
live. Age unravels many things, but each must
travel the road to reach wisdom at the end
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Boise PenrOse is said to be agreeable to T. RS
nomination on the regular Republican ticket.
Let's see, wasn't it Boise himself who captained
the famous steam roller?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

And the dye famine has hit the people COM
PEELED to wear false teeth it being said that the
color of recently made artificial molars runs and
present some lurid hues. Ye Gods Where will it
all end?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Those Sheboygan officials who objected to Gen
eral Kings address on the grounds that "they
didn't believe in preparedness" evidence clearly
the loose thinking characterizing many people.
There is altogether too much taking definite
stand and being against or for certain things,
without Analysing the why and wherefore. Think
things over yourself and arrive at your own con-
illusions; don't let someone else think for you.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

While Spring according to all rules and regu-
lations, is officially among we trow that the
coy damseI has been held back by Old Man Win
ter.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29
POEM BY A CONVICT.

1t is then I feel like shouting
When I take my daily outing,
And behold the charms Of nature
everywhere.
When the sun is softly blazing,
And the cattle all are gazing
On the newborn pastures clothed in
living green;
And the children all are dancing
To the music so enhancing,
1t is then I swear allegiance to my
queen.
When the baby lambs are skipping,
And the honey bees are slipping
At the fountain on the mOrning-glOry
vines,
1t is then my soul will sing
To the glories of Queen Spring,
Filled with natures most intOXicat-
ing wines.
When the frogs begin their Ginning,
And the poet takes to rhyming,
And the turkey gObbler thunders
with his wing;
And bold chanticleer calls shrilly
Through the long night watches Silly,
1t is then | pay homage to Queen
Spring.
When the lightning bugs are shying,
And the WhippOOrWills are signing,
And the hooking birds are flirting
as they sing;
When the silent stars are beaming,
And I fall to mystic dreaming,
1t is then I pray aloud, God save
Queen Spring!
Baby.
Where did you come from, baby, dear?
Out of the everywhere into the here.
Where did you get those eyes SO blue?
Out Of the sky as l came through.
WHAT makes the light in them sparkle
and spin?
Some Of the starry spikes left in.
Where did you get that little tear?
found it waiting when I got here.
What makes your forehead so smooth
and high?
A soft hand stroked it as I went by.
What makes your cheek like a warm
white rose?
saw something better than anyone
knows.
Whence that three-cornered smile of
bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.
Where did you get this pearIy ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.
Where did you get those arms and
hands?
Love made itself into bonds and bands.
Feet, where did you come from, you
darling things?
From the same bow as cherubs' wings.
How did they all just come to be you?
God thought about me, and so l grew.
But how did you come to us, you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am
here.
George Macdonald QS24-19O5).
Black Sheep.
From their folded mates they wander
far,
Their ways seem harsh and wild:
They follow the beck of baleful star
Their paths are eam-beguiled.
L CT happily CuOy 0OuSAC UuC q M4uC4
range,
Some Ioftier mountain slope,
And little rocked of the country
strange
Beyond the gates of hope
And haply bell with a Turing call
Summoned their feet to tread
Midst the cruel rocks, where the deep
pitfall
And the lurking snares are spread.
Maybe, in spite of their tameless days
OF Outcast liberty,
They're sick at heart for the homely
ways
Where their gathered brothers be.
And oft at night, when the plains fall
dark
And the hills loom large and dim,
For the shepherds voice they mutely
bark
And their hearts go out to him.
Meanwhile, "Black sheep! Black
sheep!" we cry,
Safe in the inner fold;
And maybe they hear, and wonder
why,
And marvel out in the cold.
Richard Burton in the Minneapolis
Journal.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Voters have the opportunity next Tuesday of
expressing their preference on the delegates to
the National convention. One set of delegates
bear the label of Republican Principles and
Tariff Protection" The others are called "La
Toilette Delegates very significant CLASH
fications. If you are Republican, vote for the
delegates who stand for the best interest of the
party and the country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

108 years ago this month Great Britain for
ever abolished the slave trade from her domin-
ions. About the same time in the congress Of the
United States great and powerful debate was
held on the evils Of slavery and practically every
argument against the great iniquity, was heard
and expounded. The Congressional Record for
the year 1908 contains some wonderful oratory,
and the reader might opine that certain, sure and
swift would be the end of the traffic in mankind
Fifty-five years later Abraham Lincoln, in the
midst Of the great conflict, signed the famous
emancipation proclamation.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

The DodgevilIe Chronicle meekly apologies for
being stuck as to how to handle it's mammoth
amount of advertising and still give its readers
the news. Most good papers are having that
trouble nowadays.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29
900

One wonders these fine spring days where our
good roads are and how much more money is nee
essary to give us really" good roads.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Subscription (per year, S1.5O
March has achieved and renewed all its old
time rep" for bustery, miserable weather.
One wonders these fine spring days where our
good roads are and how much more money is nee
essary to give us really" good roads.
-ooo--
While Spring, according to all rules and regu-
lations, is officially among us we trOw that the
coy damsel has been held back by Old Man Win
ter
Boise Penrose is said to be agreeable to T. RS
nomination on the regular Republican ticket.
Let's see, wasn't it Boise himself who captained
the famous steam roller?
And the dye famine has hit the people COM
PEELED to wear false teeth it being said that the
color of recently made artificial mOlars runs and
present some lurid hues. Ye Gods Where will it
all end?
The Dodgeville Chronicle meekly apologies for
being stuck as to how to handle it's mammoth
amount of advertising and still give its readers
the news. Most good papers are having that
trouble nowadays.
1t seems impossible even with twelve pages,
all home print to handle the live news and adver-
Using coming to the Herald. We can make em
16 if we have to and, Gosh Dern 1t, We'll do it if
this keeps up much longer.
1t is a very common human trait to forget to
exercise the franchise on election day and then
to complain because certain issues went opposite
to our wishes and candidates we did not approve
of, elected to office Election day is next Tues
day.
The Progressive and the Republican conven-
tions meet in Chicago on the same date-June
z. A splendid chance to bury the old differences
and unite on a candidate who will lead the party
to victory. We believe it will be so and the
nominee.
Communications of news interest reach us oc-
casionalIy that should be published, but unfor-
tunately do not bear the name of the sender We
cannot publish items unless we know who is
sponsble for them. Your name will not be Civ
en-, but please sign your letters
81 am opposed allowing Americans to sail on
belligerent vessels, so that fool could not drag
a nation into war. A majority of the house and
senate are opposed to considering that a cause
for war" The speaker of this sentiment was
William j. Bryan. Food for thought here.
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Easter comes very late this year-April %.
It is possible for Easter to occur some years two
days later, on April %. The council of Nice,
nearly 1000 years ago, fixed Easter as a movable
feast to be determined by solar and lunar calcu-
lations on or after the vernal equinox, which was
last Tuesday.
Having the power to make their own laws the
American people use legislation as their favor
tie tool to make men better-the reason appar-
emily being that this is the easiest way. 1t re-
mains an open question however, whether laws
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

March has achieved and renewed all its old
time rep for blustery, miserable weather.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Easter comes very late this year-April %.
1t is possible for Easter to occur some years two
days later, on April %. The council of Nice,
nearly 1000 years ago. fixed Easter as a movable
feast to be determined by solar and lunar calcu-
latiOns on or after the vernal equinox, which was
last Tuesday.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

1t seems impossible even with twelve pages,
all home print, to handle the live news and adver-
Using coming to the Herald. We can make 'em
16 if we have to and, Gosh Dern It. We'll do it if
this keeps up much longer.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

The Progressive and the Republican conven-
tions meet in Chicago on the same date-June
z. A splendid chance to bury the old differences
and unite on a candidate who will lead the party
to victory. We believe it will be so and the
nominee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

1t is a very common human trait to forget to
exercise the franchise on election day and then
to complain because certain issues went opposite
to our wishes and candidates we did not approve
of, elected to office. Election day is next Tues
day.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

II am opposed allowing Americans to sail on
belligerent vessels, SO that fool could not drag
nation into war. A majority Of the house and
senate are opposed to considering that cause
for war" The speaker of this sentiment was
William J. Bryan. Food for thought here.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1916-03-29

Communications of news interest reach us oc-
casionaly that should be published, but unfor-
tunately do not bear the name of the sender. We
cannot publish items unless we know who is re-
sponsible for them. Your name will not be CIV
en-, but please sign your letters.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

Thanksgiving, We are told, Is pc
culiar to the United States ant
our country would be peculiar in
deed, IL II were not most grateful fol
its rich blessings this year. While
the world war wages. making count.
less widows and orphans in Europe
We enjoy the blessings of peace
with our fathers and sons at our
firesides instead of in the trenches.
While Europe is engulfed in desola-
ton and want, We garner our golden
Autumn harvests and reap the bless
ings of peace and plenty. Many
years, We fear, we go through the
form of thanksgiving, on the day set
aside for that purpose, largely as a
matter of custom. But surely there
is no real red-blooded American cit
zien who cannot sincerely thank his
God tomorrow for a country like
the United States, and the blessings
that flow from a government devot-
ed to peace, prosperity and humanity
"a government by free men in the
interest of all mankind.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
Gives Namesake $40.

Congressman Ben Johnson, of
Bardstown, came over Saturday
night to participate in the Democrat
ic rally and to thank the voters of
this end of the Fourth District for
the splendid manner in which they
stood by him in the race for Con-
gress.
Although Mr.. Johnson has been
here on numerous occasions before.
he never knew until Saturday night
that he had namesake in the coun-
ty. But he has. The young man is
Ben Johnson White, the 5-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John White,
who resides near town. 1t happened
that Mr.. Johnson's namesake was in
town Saturday night celebrating the
Wilson victory. His mother pre-
sented him to Mr.. Johnson. who
gave him a crisp $40 bill.-tLeba-
non Enterprise.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
WILSON TO TAKE OATH
OF OFFICE ON SUNDAY

President Wilson will take thu
oath of office for his second term OF
Sunday, March 4, 1917. The oatl
will then be readministered the fol
lowing day.
This became known after the
State department had examined its
records in a search for precedents.
The department holds that there is
no interval between the term of one
President and the beginning of his
successor"
The department also holds that
the fact that President Wilson s
term will expire on Sunday will
not leave q hiatus in the office un-
til noon of March ). To obviate the
raising of ana question, however,
Secretary Lansing has decided to
ADVISE the President to take the
oath on Sunday.
The attitude of the State depart
ment is based chiefly on letter
written by Chief Justice John Mar
shall to John Quincy Adams, then
Secretary of State, dated Feb. 20,
1921.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
TE!lSELY PUT.

"The Democrats can have their
fun with Charles Warren Fairbanks
but we would call attention to the
fact that he carried his home State,
which is more than either man on
the Democratic ticket could do
[Chicago Herald.
And the Courier-Journal would
call attention to the fact that early
in the campaign, soon after Mr..
Hughes wet-blanket speech of ac-
ceptance, Mr.. Fairbanks paid visit
to Republican headquarters in New
York, whence he emerged with a
long face and the remark that he
could carry Indiana, but that was
ALL Courier-Journal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
the invading organism, to cause re-
sorption of the infiltration."
Dies At Age or Or.

Mondays Courier-Journal says:
Death has closed the career of thu
Rev. DR.. Walker Ellis Powers, per
sonal friend of Abraham Lincoln
and one of the historic figures in the
Baptist Church Of Kentucky. His
death occurred. yesterday at the
home of his son. DR.. James Powers
at Fairfield, Nelson county, Ken
lucky. and followed a three weeks
illness of pneumonia. DR.. Powers
was 80 years old. y -
His active work in the Baptist
Church in Kentucky dates back to
the time when he was ordained q
minister. While still a young
preacher he was elected moderator
of the Long Run Association in
$780, and each, successive year
thereafter-until 1915-he was re-
elected to the office. He was an
able orator and often was sent to
the Southern Baptist Convention to
represent his particular association.
At these conventions he was made
vice president.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1916-11-29
.. S. WILL APPROVE PACT
STUDDY BORDER PROTOCOL
Copy Is Being Taken To General
Caranza.PIotters TO- be-,
Watched.

! Washington, Nov. 25.-There ap
pears to Ibe little doubt that the
American Government will approx,
the principle of the protocol signed
in Atlantic City yesterday by mem
bers of the Mexican-American joint
commission, providing for condition
al withdrawal of the American
troops and for military control of
the border. President Wilson and
Secretary Lansing began the study
of the protocol to-day and while no
formal announcement will be made
until they have considered all the
details, other officials said the agree
ment followed the general ideas of
the Administration.
The attitude of Gen. Carranza to-
ward the agreement is considered
here as more problematical. Alder
to j. PAM, one of the Mexican men,
bers of the joint commission, will
deliver it to him at Queretaro, and
will make a supplementary explana-
ton of the attitude of the American
commissioners. The American men,
bers are hopeful that this explana-
ton will impress Gen. Carranza,
since a clear exposition of the inten-
lions of the United States was made
known.
Secretary Lane, who headed the
American commissioners, was back
at his desk at the Interior Depart
ment to-day, but made no plans to
see President Wilson. He probably
will discuss Mexico with him Mon
day or Tuesday, but formal action
by the Administration will not be
hurried because of the time required
for Mr.. PAM to reach Queretaro.
= Officials display a determination
to deal firmly with the Mexican
question, no matter what attitude
Gen. Carranza takes toward the |
agreement. They are hopeful. how
ever, that he will approve it.
One development of the Atlantic
City conference regarded here as
significant of better relations be-
tween the two countries was a prom
se by the American commissioners
hat those suspected of plotting
against the Carranza de facto Gov
eminent in this country will be
closely watched by the United States
Government and rigidly punished if
t is found they are attempting to
'iolate neutrality. Sc"