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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Making the Tractor Pay.

81 hesitated a long time as to the
make of tractor that | would buy,
says Rev. F. w. Schoenfeld of Edger-
ton, Wisconsin. His farm, however,
containing 1000 acres is near Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin. Of the work done
with the machine he says: Il have
broken up nearly 300 acres of the
toughest kind of sod. My soil is most
ly all black muck We just finished
draining this land last fall and this
spring, and it has never been broken
before. | have forty-three horses on
the place, but no amount of horse power
could have accomplished what the trac-
tor and plows have done. The tractor
runs from Z o'clock in the morning I'M
til O'Clock in the evening without
miss. The expense of breaking up this
300 acres was little less than $3.50.
eve use the tractor for seeding our
fall grain. We put on big iron roller,
20-foot disc drill and harrow. We
did some fine work and it was quickly
done.
"We have had no expense whatever
for repair but have two good men on
the farm who understand machinery.
They change off in running the tractor.
eve have some underbrush, willows
and such like. to hinder us in the pro-
gress of the work, but as we have made
a good job of our work, next year it
will be an easy matter for us to work
the land with the tractor. The self
lift pillow saves at least one and in many
cases two men. Either of my men go
right along with the tractor without
any assistance. Of course | have been
compelled to keep man in the field to
clean up the underbrush, but if the
fields are clear, one man can handle the
tractor just as well as two or three.
"The Wisconsin Tractor Demonstra-
ton at Madison, Sept. 4-8, will offer
every farmer in Wisconsin who is think
ing of buying tractor an exceptional
opportunity not only to compare the
many different makes and types of
tractors but to study them and to learn
a good many important technical points
from the experts who will demonstrate
the tractors.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Jeffris Winning Support.
Communicated

Malcolm G.. Jeffris of GAINESVILLE, who
is the regular republican candidate for
the nomination for United States sena-
tor, is making great strides in his cam
paign against Robert M. LaFollette,
and the indications are that Wisconsin
will have at least one real republican in
the United States senate after the No
vember election.
Mr.. Jeffris is now engaged in speak
ing campaign, talking from three to
six times each day in as many cities
and towns. His night speeches are in
the larger cities, and the day is spent
in automobile tours through the adjoin-
ing counties His audiences have been
the largest of the campaign.
Mr.. Jeffris is receiving support from
many former LaFollette workers, for
one reason or another. The reasons
for this DETECTION from LaFollette are
given by men who have written to the
Jeffris headquarters offering their SER
vices in the campaign as follows:
LaFollette'S vote for free trade.
His attitude toward Hughes.
His attack on Fairbanks.
His position on the embargo question.
His endorsement of the Wilson policy
in Mexico.
His suggestion for referendum on
war.
His attack on the republican national
platform.
His vote on the Gore resolution.
His straddle on Prohibition. He de-
clared for it in North Dakota and
against it in Wisconsin.
His position on national defense, and
especially his attack upon those who
have marched in preparedness parades
as tools of the munltion manufacturers
and ''cheap skate business men seeking
the limelight. !"
His attempt to dictate the policies of
the states government while holding
the office of United States senator.
His open alliance with Senator Hust-
ing, democrat, in the distribution of
patronage as a means of influencing
state legislation.
His violation of the primary law in
1914, which elected democratic United
States senator.
For all of these reasons, or for one
or more of them, former supporters are
leaving him by hundreds every day, and
it is conceded even in the LaFollette
Headquarters that Mr.. LaFollette is
facing the hardest fight of his political
career.
Another act which very recently has
driven away some of his friends is his
declaration in the United States senate
against the proposed efforts of the
United States government to prevent
the great railroad strike now impend-
ing.
The latest move by the LaFollette
managers is the announcement that
several United States senators will be
brought to Wisconsin for two weeks
tour of the state, in support of his can
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Rock County Fair at Evansville.

Special Notice: Every person should
visit the free exhibit of the Wisconsin
Live Stock Breeders Association or the
Profitable and Improbable Animal
Farm Life, in their tent 80x100 feet.
Free lectures and talks on animal hus-
bandry. This exhibit will not be shown
at any other fair in southern Wiscon-
sin.
$4,000 in premiums and purses.
Band concerts daily.
Merry go-round.
Ferris wheel.
Plantation shows.
days of '49 Show. -
Robinson's animal show.
Pit shows
August 16-17-19-19, 1916.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11

Aid. Arthur moved that five cluster
lamp post be installed at intersection of
Burdick and Fulton streets.
Motion carried.
Moved and carried that when council
adjourn it be to Saturday, August II,
usual hour and usual place.
On motion council adjourned.
H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Band Concert.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1916.
l. Across Canada.
2. Along the Rialto-Popular Medley
3. Voyage of Life-Polonaise.
4. A Garden Matinee.
5. Bridal Bushes.
6. Duet-W oodland Whispers.
z. Bowl of Pansies.
s. March-Loyal Americans.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
P. o. at Edgerton for the week ending
Aug. 10, 1916:
Mr.. S. H. Bach
Lester Bakken
Miss Gertrude Gorder
Langmak, Axtell & Calkins Co.
Mr.. R. D. Stevens
Mr.. O.. Thomage
Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say advertised. "
C. A. HoEN, P. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11

--LosT = Between Edgerton and
Utica Friday evening, Aug. 4. a lady's
black purse containing sum of money.
Reward will be paid for return to this
office.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Common Council Proceedings.
EDGERToN, Wis, Aug. Z, 1916

Regular meeting of the common
council, Mayor Conway presiding. AL
dermen present: Arthur, Dickerson,
Dallman, Stark.
Minutes of previous meeting read
and approved.
Financial report of city treasurer
showing balance of $24, 425. so July
1st, read and ordered filed
Bills presented and allowed:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11

Vote for these on September 9Th.
For United States Senator
MALCOLM G. JEFFRIS.
For Governor
EMANUEL l.. Phillip
For Lieut. Governor
MARSHALL COUSINS
For Secretary of State
GEORGE L. HARRINGTON
For State Treasurer
HENRY JOHNSON
For Attorney General
EMMETT r. HICKS
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1916-08-11
Republican Ticket.

For President
CHARLES E. HUGHES
For Vice-President-
CHARLES w. FAIRBANKS
To be voted on at the November election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Obituary-D. II. Jeffcoat

D II. Jeffcoat was born Feb. 6,
1841, in Clark Co., H., and died
Dec. 4, 1916, aged 70 years, 8
months and 20 days. lie was unit
ed in marriage to Miss Luinda Fort
ner April 70, 1858, in Kankakee
county, Ill. He came to Kansas in
the spring of 1875, located on a
farm in north Dickinson where he
lived until 1893 when he removed
to Abilene where one year later his
wife, Mrs. Lucinda Jeffcoat, died,
March 81, 1894.
To this union there were born
eight children, three of whom pre-
coded them. Those living are Mrs.
Rosa Majwski, Portland, Ore; Mrs.
J. II. Norman, Scranton, Kan; Mrs.
NJ. 6. Baker, Junction City, Kan;
Mrs. Jacob McVaugh, Talmage,
Kan, and Daniel A. of this city
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
SECURITY MILLS BRINGS
SUIT AGAINST U. p. ROAD

Alleging that the Union Pacific
Railroad company wrongfully con-
verified a carload of bran to its own
use after said bran was partially
damaged by storm the Security
Milling company has filed suit in
the district court against the rail
road for 1913 with interest at 6 per
cent from June 10, 1916, and for
costs of the action.
The milling company says in its
that shipment of 10000
pounds of bran to Mobile, Ala.
was partially damaged by storm
due to improperly repaired car and
that the railroad company then sold
the bran for 1918. The company is
suing for recovery of the 1918.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
obituary-vet D. Goodwin

Vet d. Goodwin was born in Sa-
lima, Kan, January 2S, 1888, and
passed to his reward Dec. 4, 1916,
aged 2S years, 10 months and =
DAYS. In childhood he moved with
his parents to this city and spent
his life here. He was OF an indus
trious turn and from a child he
was closely associated with his
father in business. They were pals
through all the years. His studlous
habits made it possible for him to
complete his studies in the high
school here and so he was gradual
ed with the class of 1907. He then
went to the state agricultural col
lege at Manhattan where he re-
NAMED for two years. Owing to
moor health he was forced to leave
college. In all of his school days he
was a general favorite. He loved
athletics and was ever ready to add
his part to make life interesting
about him.
There we're two outstanding fea-
lures in his life which give a mea-
sure of the type of man he was.
First. he was so thoughtful of his
parents that he never gave them
one anxious thought Is it any won
oder that he was so kind in his own
home with such a record with his
parents? Second, when failing
health came he met it with the
fine resignation, only found in
of strength. While he
wished to live yet he bowed sub
missively to the will OF his heaven
ly Father.
In childhood Vet united with the
Christian church. He went tol
church and Sunday school praetie-
ally all his life He was united in
with Miss Florence d.
Dayton at Salina, Kan, Aug. 3,
1911. To this union we're born
three beautiful children, Maurice,
Kenneth. and a little daughter He
is survived by his parents, his wife
and children.
For years he was associated with
his father in the laundry business
and then later in the fuel business
until failing health made it neces-
,ary for him to give up and for
nearly a year he has been going
down hill. The end came peacefully
and all was over. He was buried in
he Abilene cemetery. The funeral
service was conducted by DR.. Dean
G. Dutton at the residence Of his !
parents. The music was furnished |
pv the male quartet OF the Brethren
in Christ church.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
MARK RELEASED ON FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLAR BOND

Dallas Mark, who was recently
charged with forgery was released
from the county jail today after he
had arranged for his bond OF $500.
The man has been in Jail since his
arrest last week. Mark, who lives
here. is charged with forging
the name OF Frank VanVoorst to a
check for $l75 and cashing it at
the Gypsum State bank. He waived
preliminary trial before Justice
Hutchison and was bound over to
the district court for trial in Jan
uary.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

out his rating from the secretary
If he is rated as reliable credit will
be given but If not he must pay
cash.
In closing Mr.. Jameson made a
plea for better cooperation among
members of different commercial
organizations. The men all get to-
gether on the big things but the
little items such as donations and
expenditures for different things
cause much friction. "A successful
will cooperate in every
detail" said the speaker.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
TALKTO MERCHANTS
SEC. JAMESON OF SALIVA CLUB
MADE ADDRESS
Speaker Urged Shorter Credit Term
and Better Cooperation
Among Merchants

Secretary Jameson Of the Salina
Merchants association made a very
interesting address before an aud
fence of Abilene merchants at the
Chamber of Commerce rooms last
night.
Mr.. Jameson took up all phases
of Commercial club work and ex-
planned some of the things that are
being done by different merchants
organizations. He made an espe-
cial plea for shorter term credits.
1.-The long term credit has cost the
merchant many dollars and there
should be some way of making it
impossible for people to obtain I'M
limited credit said Mr.. Jameson.
A plan in force in many cities
makes it impossible for persons to
obtain credit for longer than 30
days. At the end of this time bills
are sent out and if not paid the
credit is shut off. Mr.. Jameson
strongly urged this plan as a pro-
lection to merchants.
"The credit bill made out by
Commercial club secretaries is one
of the greatest assets to the mer-
chants" said the Salina secretary.
The rating of each man in town is
tabulated by the secretary and
should the merchant hesitate ito
give stranger credit he may find
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
VIII Build New Bank

C. b. Fullington, G. M. Stratton
and other officers of the Peoples
National bank of Clay Center were
in the city looking over the Abilene
National bank building. The Peoples
National is planning to erect new
bank building and it's officers are
getting ideas from other handsome
structures of the kind in Kansas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

One brother, Amasa Jeffcoat, and
one sister, Mrs Harriet Rogers, of
this city, also twenty-three grand
children are left to mourn their
loss.
The G. A. r. passed resolutions
of sympathy and in the same re-
viewed his war record as follows:
For three years, from August,
1862, to August, 1865, as a member
of Co !, 76th Illinois infantry, he
performed the duties and shared
the dangers common to the coun-
try's defenders. At Vicksburg in
May and June, 1863, and again in
March and April, 1865, with many
intervening actions with the com
rades of his regiment, he proved
that he was not too proud to fight
or afraid to meet even death when
duty and country called. Since the
close of the war, first in his native
state of Illinois and since 1876 in
Kansas. he has demonstrated that a
brave soldier makes a devoted peace
leving citizen"
Funeral services were held We'd
nesday at p. m. at the home and
at 2:30 at the Presbyterian church,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14

and appreciation to all those who
so graciously assisted us during the
sickness and death of our loved
one.-Florence d. Goodwin, Mr..
and Mrs. W. II. Dayton, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. r. Goodwin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Rev. DR.. Blayney officiating. Burial
in Abilene cemetery.
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to the
many friends and relatives and the
g. A. r. for their kindness during
the illness and death of our beloved
father and brother; also for the
beautiful floral remembrance
The Family.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1916-12-14
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our thanks
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-20
HOW 1T CAN BE EARLY TERMINATED

tons should be read with understanding of the
circumstances among which, and the spirit in which,
those declarations made.
Nobody in this part of the country underestimate
for moment the difficulties that the American troops
would have surmOunt The delay in getting started
increased those difficulties many fold since the
chase actually began nobody this part of the country
has been surprised disappointed or discouraged"
at the absence of definite of the Of the
chase The chase has just begun. This is time
for hiqh officials" in Washington to be expressing
doubts and disappointments there is why
ANYBODY should be Surprised" or discouraged" The
chase is proceeding normally and if the troops let
alone they will have fair chance of succeeding in the
mission which, be it remembered, they ordered
bv "high officials" to undertake and which they
at present determined through with signal honor
to the military establishment, and permanent gain to
Mexico and to all decent and law abiding Mexicans.
The fact cannot be too strongly insisted upon that
the purpose of the expedition will have been fulfilled
when Villas band shall have been dispersed and Villa
himself shall have been captured and executed according
to Mexican law. 1t makes essential difference
whether the Carranza forces take him the Americans
take him. But the American troops should be
withdrawn until Villa is dead or driven out of the
country.
The Carrancstas terminate the American military
pursuit of bandits Mexican SOIL any time that they
see fit to capture and execute Villa. If they
or will not do this, the Americans must carry on the
chase as originally ordered Certainly the entry never
should have been ordered without taking consdera-
ton every possible contingency. This is the time for
action action and then acon-not for doubts
grets or reversals of policy.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-20
Short Snatches From Everywhere.

house divided against itself should reunte on
reparedness-Washington Post
It is expensive. but today verdun the best sdver-
used city in the worId-Albuquerque Journal
1t is a mansion when you are Dragging to your
friends and cabin when the assessor comes along
Philadelphia Telegraph.
We hope that they didn't pick February 20 for
Prosperity Day because it comes only in -four
years-POrtland Press.
There's going something worth while to
Worry about pretty soon, the which is What's the
scoreY-Phoenix Gazette
A mans heart is something like a barber shop or
box office in which the watchwOrd always Next"
Tulsa (Okla) Democrat.
Think OF all the debate that has already taken
place in Washington-and the tariff question not even
touched yet-Detroit Times
We understand there is shortage Of goats in the
United States Wonder who has been Getting our
goats?-Yuma (Ariz) Examiner.
To Don Francisco we would recommend perusaI Of
what 1t has Writ-Santa Fe New Mexican.
Germany goes right along with its submarines a,
though president Wilson hadn't written a whole file
iulI OF letters on the subject-Detroit Free Press
After reading the actual accounts of the fighting
in several regions OF the war believe every fairy
tale we ever read-and Jack the Giant killer
Springfield Ohio. News.
Mr. Baker our new secretary OF war believes in
the proper enforcement Of peace-by force IL neces
sary. so far ne seems to be in accord with All tba
belgerents.-New York Tribune an 'e
More than 50 percent OF the 325 members of tba
ale senior class wear glasses. while this sbovs
that many OF the seniors only * ~
them admit that they are engaged.-Boston Globe
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-20

In the long run, it would probably be better that he
should die at the hands of Mexicans and by virtue Of
Mexican laws; and unless he should be killed in fight
by the Americans, he should, if captured by them, be
turned over to the Mexican de facto government
thoues But even then, the United States troops must
not be withdrawn until Villa is dead
This expedition by American troops into Mexico is
not Tor revenge but to that assassin is brought
to justice Until this single purpose has been
pished 1t would be dishonoIabe shameful disgraceu
to withdraw The dishOnor shame disgrace would rest
not upon the military forces themselves but upon those
superior civil authorities responsible the country and
TO the world Tor the orders issued to the army.
If the Mexican de facto government fears for its own
prestige IN Mexico and is anxious have the American
accomplish this end: its forces can take Villa them
selves, and execute him according to Mexican law.
The Carranza government faces this dilemma: If it
IS unable to take Villa with all the large and capable
forces It claims to have then it proves itself hopeessy
inefficient and has right to object to the presence
OF American troops bound upon this limited mission;
II the Carranza forces able to take Villa and do
not then they cannot justly claim be acting good
faith and hence cannot justly resent the presence of
American troops under orders to that the bandit
is punished.
The Washington government should make very sure
that 1t IS not being imposed uponit should make
that its information about conditions in interior Mexico
IS correct There sign in the part of the country
now being raversed by American troops that there is
any disposition to resist their progress upon the limited
just, and righteous mission assigned them 1t is to be
expected that Mexican politicians will try to keep them
selves square with their people, but their decara
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-20

masse, and should never. be held On
Ine night preceding prayer meeting
Inc best time to Overeat Is on SatuT-
day which will allow Sunday to he
observed as a day Of fasting and prsv-
eE, as was originally intended.
OVereattng is a fertile cause of long
distance dyspepsia, which hangs around
the premises long after the victim has
taken to drinking bouillion in stick
form Dyspepsia is produced bv the
stomach becoming dissatisfied with its
surroundings and refusing to become
acclimated to any kind of food. IT Is
a mOurnful, unhealthy disease with =
nigh temper and a nagging disposition,
and IS harder to discourage than the
nay fever germ. People who overeaf
with great violence are particularly
subject to il, and have to be put on 4
diet OF sackcloth ashes and scaIded
milk
One OF the most discouraginr things
IN the life Of a sensitive housewife is
to possess a lean husband who is al
ways finding fault with home cooking,
put who can't sit down at an outside
dinner party without overeating in A
shameless and defiant tone Of voice.
" hen we consider how much married
women have to put up with in this
liner IL is no wonder that bachelor
maids are getting thicker than drug
stores in Kansas.-Protected by The
ADAMS Newspaper Service
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-20

Stunning that it has some basis in fact, is it another
indication Of the Washington government acting on
pure impulse, doing its thinking too late? What mean
ing to attach to such remarkable bit OF
news" that which purports to have proceeded from
"igh official quarters" in Washington today? Is II
intended to put Americans, along the border and in
Mexico, notice that they again to be abandoned,
is it salve the feelings of Mexican officials or
is it spur the American troops in Mexico to greater
efforts it to deceive Villa it intended to take
the last mite of brave spirit treless energy and pa
triotic sedevotion out of troops and bring them
trailing downcast home with wted banners, dishOnored
not by themselves and not by any alien but by Their
government?
The Washington government should be able to
realize by this time that this movement after Villa
is as much test of the Carranza government any
thing The Carranza government has not manifested
any unfriendliness. But the Carranza government
forces take Villa if they desire to- and when they
desire to- that is if they have anything like many
troops the field they claim in the district
where Villa is and if they have them disposed
they claim have, where they will be able to intercept
Villa and his men, they hardly escape responsibility
for him. The purpose Of the hunt after Villa will be
fulfilled if Villa shall be taken by the Carranza forces
and duly tried and executed according the laws Of
Mexico
The American troops should under no circumstances
be withdrawn from Mexico until one of tive things
happens: that Villa be caught and executed according
Mexican law that proof be given that he is out Of
the country
If the Carranza forces take Villa it will then become
the duty of the American troops to stand by and
that Villa receives the death penalty for his crimes.