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The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
Ripon's Extraordinary Request.

The established suppoSition that the
public treasury exists for the benefit
of individuals and the community
that can pull something out of it, may
have to be revised in view of the re-
cent action of the city of Ripon, Wis,
which has made request through
a resolution of the city council and
commercial club and by petition of
many of its citizens, asking that the
$4,000 appropriated for tits public
building, be diverted to the use of
the military aviation corps, or other
purposes or preparedness. Mayor l..
w Thayer and Postmaster c. H. Ellis
worth of Ripon, who were asked for
statement by the U. S. Press associ-
alton, have declared that the entire
course of the city of Ripon is based
upon patriotic reasons, So far as is
known this is the first instance on
record where anybody has refused to
benefit from drawing on the federal
treasury. Ripon claims that by right
but it prefers that the amount it will
cost, shall be, in substance, used as
a contribution towards preparedness.
A number of publications have con-
tanned editorials to the effect that
this is one case where Pork barrel
legislation" has been discredited by
the citizens, intended to receive its
benefit. Ripon is fine city and en-
titled to a public building, and the
fact that the action of its citizens may
delay the erection of the same does
not in any way disprove the conten-
ton that public improvements should
be made throughout the country for
the uses of the government, and for
the benefit of the people of the favor
ed localities.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
WASHINGTON LETTER.
THE LEADER Bureau.
Washington, July II, 1916
The German Submarine,

Jules Verne's Nautilus" was no
better than tug boat in comparison
to the Deutschland, which has brought
a million-dollar cargo from Germany
to the United States. The Germans
gave ample notice to the world that
they were going to do this, and the
captain of the great new U-boat car
ried out his promise that he would
not run the blockade of the British
fleet, but would go under it. The
achievement is one of the most re-
markable in the history OF naviga-
ton. Robert Fulton's Claremont was
no more of an object of curiosity at
it's time, than is the new Deutschland,
which avoids bad weather and enc
mics by simply going down to the
desired depth, where it remains safely
for a day or a night, or any other
period The Deutschland submerges
$50 feet with comparative ease, and 1t
dips out of sight in minute and a
half In that way it has an armor
protection great deal more secure
than that made by the Bethlehem
steel, or any other of the interests
that have waxed fat by selling their
goods to Uncle Sam. There may be
air-holes in the armor plate sold to
the government, there is always that
chance But 80 feet of salt water
takes all the terrors out of the dread
naughts and torpedo boat destroyers,
and other kinds of water craft. Wash
ington is liberal and neutral enough
to take off it's hat in commemoration
of this great accomplishment by the
Deutschland
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
Coconut Trees Blossom,

The blossom of the coconut tree is
not unlike a head Of caulifiOwer and
is esteemed very much as the "cab-
bage" of the cabbage palmetto which
grows to some extent in Florida. The
coconut blossom is boiled or eaten
raw with a salad dressing. From the
blossom of the tree the natives also
make a pleasant drink, soft when first
made, but strongly Intoxicating when
fermented, and quite often it is al
lowed to ferment. BY one treatment
of this f1ower-liquor it is also made
into a native vinegar.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
WILSON WILL COMPLY, OF COURSE

Opponents of preparedness, object
ors to militarism and professional
pacifsts vii be pleased to know OF
the actions taken by the International
Brotherhood Welfare association. This
impressiyely named society has adopt
ed resolutions calling upon the presi-
dent to abstain from any warlike
movement toward Mexico. Not con-
tent with this they have sent to the
chief magistrate a demand that he re-
peal the Dick military lay and do all
in his power to avert war with Mex
leo.
For the benefit of those who are
at sea regarding the |. B. S. is let it
be said that at one time it was known
as the "Hoboes union" These knights
of the road banded together some
years ago and against the protest Of
the police gather every SO often at
tiers of public interest.
1t is expected that President Will
son will Immediately comply with the
command of the society. II hoboes
are opposed to military preparedness
we might as well abandon our plans
and if military system does not meet
with their approval it is quite certain
a pacifist policy should be adopted.
Nothing was said as to whether
William Jennings Bryan addressed
the convention, but he may be con-
graduated that their views on mill
tarism are in accord with his. Who
knows, if they are opposed, that they
might start political party and put
Brother Bryan at the head? No one
else can be thought of whose views
on work and pacificism coincide so
thoroughly with those of the l. B. w.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18

Nowhere more strongly than in the
home does feudalism exist in sup
pOsedly civilized communities at the
present time. There is still the at
mosphere of superior" and an Sin
feriOr," a master" and servant"
Until this feeling is eliminated the
home must get along as best it may
without the aid of those who are COM
petent to do Homework, but who de-
cline to assume the position Of an Elm
feriOr. "-Judson Grenell In the De-
trOit Journal.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
FARMERS CLUBS TO MAKE
WALWORTH FAIR SUCCESS
Suggestions For Making Program of
Fair Successful Have Been
Presented at e. of w.
CLUBS IDEA TO BE SHOWN.

0Elkhorn, Wis, July 15.-The place
that genial comradeship holds in max
ing farm life more attractive will be
featured at the Waiworth County fair
this year. An exhibition and rally
day for WalwOrth county's thirteen
active farmers social clubs will be
one of the big events at the county
fair here September 1922.
Public recognition of the work and
purpose of country clubs is an idea
now gaining Roadway in Wisconsin.
The county fair is one of the best
places to emphasize the Importance
of rural social centers. This is the
reason Walworth county fair officials
have co-operated with the secretaries
of the various farmers clubs in plan
ming the special program at this time.
There are now about 800 live farmers
clubs in the state, nearly every coun-
ty being supplied with at least one
Walworth and Sank counties lead the
state in the number and enthusiasm,
however
Suggestions for carrying out the ex-
hibit and making the program of
country club events at this and other
county affairs successful has been
presented on request by country life
workers at the College of Agriculture,
University of Wisconsin. These sug-
gestions follow:
Hold farmers club parades, with
decorated foas prepared and entered
by the various organizations. A
county trophy of some useful gift for
the club gathering place might be off
cred by the fair officials or local mer-
chants, to the club making the best
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18

automobile users, viii help to make
the idea of the farm more attractive
In the hope that the percentage of
farmers owning their land may be in
creased, the federal government is pro-
Vldlng the necessary machinery to
make loans eaiier. This measure
may produce wonderful results, if it
accompilshes its purpose in making
it possible for men of small means
to divorce themselves from the fac
tory and the regular pay roll" Uncle
SANS broad acres are hungry for
more men and women who will pro-
duce, rather than consume the nat
ural products of life.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
GO0seberries Grow in Popularity.

No fruit is more deserving Of recog-
milton that the gooseberry. Possess
ing peculiar merits all its own, the
preciated and understood. AS fruit
to be eaten out of hand when ripe, it
is most delicious, and its suitability
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
CLEAR SKIN COMES FROM WITHIN

1t is foolish to think you can gain a
good clear complexion by the use of
face powder. Get at the root of the
trouble and thoroughly cleanse the
system with a treatment of DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. Gentle and mild in
action, do not grippe, yet they relieve
the liver by their action on the bowels.
Good for young, adults and aged. Go
after clear complexion today. Csc
at your druggist-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
CITY BRIEFLETS.

Miss Alvina zastrow spent Sunday
at juneau.
Girls wanted at l. L. Henry's
BOX Factory. 15-tf
M. F. Steuk and J. Goodwin of Mil
waukee were guests at the home of
Miss Mile Roller over Sunday.
Miss Rose Runzler Of Milwaukee
is spending a few days with Miss Mil
lie Roller.
LOST-A small knife with cello
loide handle. Valued as a keepsake
Finder please return to Leader office
Rev. r. H. Brennecke of Dover.
Ohio, was a Sunday visitor in Wa
tertown.
Miss Selma cache has returned
neau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Guetzlaff of
Johnson Creek spent Sunday in this
city.
FOR SALE wagon, buggies,
Apply Ira L. Henry Company 5-tf
Miss Harriet Loeff1er of Milwaukee
spent Sunday with relatives in this
city.
When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gnatzig and
daughter Edna, Frank Slight, Mr. and
Mrs. w. M. Collins and children and
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Faust motored
to Madison on Sunday
Miss Leola Borgwardt returned to
Waterloo after spending the past week
with friends in this city.
WANTED-Young man, steady en-
pioyment. Good wages. Inquire of
Service Garage, PIG N. Fourth street
John Probst has returned to his
home il ST. Paul after few weeks
visit with Dr. F. c. Werner.
John Kenny and Miss Virginia Ro-
bichaud of Chicago are guests at the
home of Mrs. Anna Goeldner, Fourth
street.
Lime, Cement, Sewer Pipe.
Drain Tile, Chimney FIue Lin
ing, Wall Coping, Fire Brick
and Fire Clay.
lift Wm. GOrder Co.
If you want to buy a farm see a
real estate agent. If you want to buy
almost anything else see The Central
Trading Co.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Fischer and fam
lily left Saturday for a three weeks
vacation in the northern part of Wis
consin.
The demand for screened porcnes,
windows, and doors is increasing,
Order them now from Jaeger & Mayer
Co. 26-tf
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Koser and Leo
Koser of Menasha were visiting Sun
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. j.
Koser.
Don't be discouraged for the hot
weather wont last always, and you
can always get bargainst Of The Cen
trail Trading Co.-Adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Richards have
lie 80 e...o L.
Lake Mills
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
The Farmers Lot,

Congress has looked with favor up
on the measure to extend better facil-
tiles of credit to the farmers through
out the country, while the good roads
bill, made in the name of the farmer
but secured at the instigation of the
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18

Why were you stealing? [ only had
a little money and needed a lot of
things. Well didn't you know you
could get lot of things for little
money of The Central Trading Co.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
AdUIteration.

Says the Chicago department of
health bulletin: In morals, adultera-
ton is ever debasing; in food, it work
eth lie; il air. it is an abomination."
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18
LOCAL MARKET.
Elgin Butter Market.

Elgin, ILL.,, July 15.--All butter sales
were at 271ac, same as last weeks
quotations.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18

We can furnish you almost anything
The Central Trading Co.-Adv.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-07-18

Miss Alvina Zastrow spent Sunday
at juneau
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27
Girl Of - buys 7.O Acres,
T0DAY'S BEAUTY HINT

II Is not necessary to shampoo
quite 80 frequently if your hair is
properly cleansed each time by use
OF Il really good shampoo. The cas-
lest to use and quickest drying
shampoo that We can recommend to
our readers may be prepared very
rheaply by diSsolving teaspoonful
OF canthroX, obtained from your
druggist, in "A cup of hot water. This
rubbed into the scalp creates IA thick
lather, soothing and cooling in its
action. AS well as very beneficial to
scalp and hair. After rinsing, the
scalp is fresh and clean, while the
hair dries quickly and evenly, devel-
oping a bright lustcr and a soft huf-
hness that makes II seem very
heavy.-Adv.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27

irritation their resentment. their ef-
forts toward self-protection: hut
diplomacy might have secured better
results than open war and the best
interests of all concerned might have
been served without bringing up such
heavy artillery.
As things are now the Syndicat. n
house divided against itself. seems TO
have accomplished little by its some
what Hohenzollernlsh methods, hut the
efforts OF the best elements among
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27

models quite as simple. though from
the nature of the material not so in
e~Ni,ahly meant for very informal wear.
As has been said before. the season
prelude is rich in frocks of the dainty
but very simple type and the models
chosen for reproduction here have.
been selected to illustrate that point
rather than for any striking features.
What Paris has 10 offer we do not
yet know, but the nov French models
that have dr.fted over here in adj.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27

vet ribbons. which. starting on the left
shoulder. fell almost to the bottom Of
the skirt.
stripes are used in all sorts Of clever
and effective ways, though in the best
domestic collections they figure rather
less prominently than might have been
expected from the early showing of
materials. striped tub silks in white
and ulo are made up into very at
tract!ve trocks of an Informal sort and
striped chiifons are chosen for some
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27

vance Of the openings do not indicate
radical changes, though they will as
always he full of suggestion for detail.
II vii he interesting 10 see what
comes to America out OF the war II
the ~SyndiCa', the merchants. the buy
crs, h commissionnaires, the little
cup!"rS and pirates. French dress
makers have had much legitimate
cause for complaint in the methods Of
soInc American buyers and their
Frcnch aids. one understands their
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1916-02-27
GIFT FOR AN INVALID.

NFTEN the puzzl!ng question
u arises: What shall | give my
invalid friend?' one unswe,
to II suggests n or more tiny pillows
During n tedious ronvalesrence much
comfort may be derived from thes.
small articles.
A pillow loosely filled with hair 70,
the back Of the neck is n delight. I,
may be s by 10 inches. The white
muslin bag may have n cover of fancy
silk linen or lawn, but in any case /,
should he removable, with two buttons
and b~ut'onholes AZ one end, or dress
straps answer nicely.
II You want to go a little further,
give the friend a pair Of smaller pill
lows for elbow rests. They are usofu,
to put on the arms of the easy chair.
FIJI these with hair. They should he
about . by : inches.
Pillows of all sizes and all materials
hlled with down. feathers. silk floss,
hair or lambs wool. will prove To h..
among the most satisfactory gifts o.
he found for an invalid. They can bo
as elaborate or plain as the donors
t.lnc, inclination or purse ugges
Girl Of ~ buys . Acres.
CARTHAGE, Mo. Feb - Probably
The most extensive girl lail owner IN
Missouri ID Mabel Dale. a iuu]rt.cn-Near.
old Yale, OKLA, lass. VINO has lust pur.
chased ia acres If land near Carthay,
Tor s"1,ooo. Sh" p the daughter az ~,
Mayor Of VA" mi hc'luS. Of her In
dan descent acquired land IN ~,
n'mouS Gushing oil field, from which she
Et'S a royalty said to lie $1,000 a
III NTH u II sa'l that thus flr sic has
received S&-npun "a royalties
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02
Y. NJ C A Note,

The Mems Christian Associa'
ton Hall was filled to overlooking
Monday night last to listen to
Mrs. Mary Harris Armor. Presi-
dent Of the Georgia W. G 7. u.
on One Phase of Preparedness. "
This speaker is endowed with
sparkling personality, and she
swept her audience along on the
wings of her convincing argu.
ment against drink
Mrs. Armor is widely known
through the United States for
her successful work for temper.
ance. She is good and she Is
interesting "a combination which
never fails to appeal to the in.
tclligence of men, and it is prob.
able that in her wide experience
Of platform appeal this cult
waited and enthusiastic woman
orator has never come before a
higher grade audience than that
consisting, in the y. NJ, g. n.
Hall, almost entirely of soldiers.
For the soldiers now gathered
at this Army Base are repre-.
sentatiyes of the cities as well
as the open spaces of the coun
try, and ahey are quick and ap.
preciative of things that are
high and fine. Their whole lives
are enlisted for duty, and it was
particularly fitting that the
Y. NJ. G. A. should erect a build,
ing for their comfort, where
writing materials, books ana
music can be found at all hours.
Mr.. Nye Secretary in charge
of the y. NJ. g. A. Hall has re.
ceived new magazines for the
use of the soldiers reading
room, ard remembering the
comfort of reading matter for
the sick, the books which have
served To amuse Columbus the
past few weeks we're bundled up
and sent by Mr. NSe ON the last
outgoing truck train for Mani
quipa and other points were the
sick soldiers will enjoy them /,
will be an acceptable service on
the part OF residents to save all
their magazines Tor the reading
soldiers.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02
DISTRICT

hereby announce that ! am a candidate
.pr the nomination by the Democratic party
Of the Sixth Judicial District. Tor the office
~ District or Prosecuting Attorney. This
domination vaa made heretofore BY delevnts
from rnch NJ the rauEtics M In con-
y milton. and ] presume that the same method
will b uurued a. ain. Each precinct 10
aea county being entitled to representation
'n proportion To- the number Of Democratic
vote cart a. the last general election. 1
viii appreciate the support OF my numerous
Old tim" friends airo the support Of new
'om"rs wh" are respectfully invited 10 in
'~'-'satc my record a. a lawyer In New Mexico
FOR the last twenty five years, and esps-
,aly ms qualifications for this office.
JAMES s. FIELDER.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02
Books For Distribution

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The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02
Notice to all Concerned

On urd after June list. on ac
conul of failing health | have
tic Fixit Shop and will 90
ont Of business All those who
have work there consisting Of
boots. Sloe,. guns aud pistols
will please call ana receive same.
Also gasoline stoves. have a
range ~ gOnd ~ now and
davcnpoits. folding bed and
heavy mattress for sale.
G.. Miller II
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02

Under this head. during the coming months
before the Democratic primariev. will be car
risi the announcements nf all who wish 20 sub
init their ramcs to the voters at the primaries
or at the general election Tn November. This
will Of course ncccsitate the use Of these
advertising columns for some months. and
at the regular rates will be worth all that Is
asked for the service. which will be A. follows
For all district offices, sl5.o0.
For all County offices. tio.oe.
In the event that a write up h desired BY
the candidate. other than a brief notice written
by the e%litor. the candidate or a friend MAJ
write more extensive notices, which will b
charged for at IN" rate Of ten cents a line
20. all political advertising, cash must &C
company order.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02

II the editor of a certa;n
new sPaFer, which is prb-
IisheG in Albuquerque ard
to call itsseIl ne states
leading periodical, wishes to
use his talent in behalf of
he probably can get a
job with Pancho. and hc in a
more favorao,e atmosphere
for such occupation.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1916-06-02
Department Of Health
and Sanitation
Conducted By N. F. -ChaPman,Oi
Myndus, N. NJ, Ex-Sanitary In
spector Of State Of Arkansas
KANSAS MOTHERS LETTERS


Good times are coming for the
Kansas baby. No longer will it
come into the world i'll nourished
and weary, unable to catch up with
the best of the race in physical per-
lection. The announcement was
made in connection with the cele-
bration of Baby Week"
Not that the Kansas baby hasn't
as good a chance as the Missouri
or California or New York baby,
perhaps better. But Kansas is to
have a confidential mothers re
gistry-a secret list of all the
mothers and prospective mothers
Of Kansas. To each one of these
names and addresses will be mail
ed week by week letters of instruc-
ton.
This idea is original with DR..
Lydia Allen Devilbiss, special COM
missioner of child hygiene in Kan
sas, in whose office in Topeka a
good many plans have been hatch
ed for the betterment of Kansas ba-
bies and Kansas mothers. Her
latest plan is a kind of correspond
ence school for prospective moth
ers. She contends that every pros
pective mother is already a mother,
and must be cared for accordingly.
Mental and physical hygiene, re-
lating especially to this aspect of
motherhood will be treated in the
first letters. Subsequent instruc-
ton will pertain to preparation
for the baby's reception and the
supplies necessary for mother and
child.
The care Of the new born will be
taken up in detail, with due atten-
ton to those precautions that will
prevent danger of blindness, or Of
other misfortunes.
The fifth letter will take up the
habits of the baby, how TO start
him out with good ones, like sleep
and quiet, growth and natural de-
velopment.
Doctor Devilbiss regards the
feeding letter as among the most
important. She gives a diet for the
nursing mother, sound tips on
weaving and a great deal of sound
advice on that bugbear of the mod
ern infant-bottle feeding. The
modification Of milk for the baby
who is weak and the baby who Is
strong and the baby who is variable
and shouldn't be, is a subject re-
curing careful explanation.
But the Kansas baby is not go
ing ii escape from Doctor Devil
bliss arms when he is merely
healthy and we'll fed. She sees
him through his teething. advises
his mother as TO the kind of clothes
he should wear, the kind Of air
he should breathe, and when and
how he should learn to walk and
talk and obey. The common all
ments of childhood are then taken
up and there is a letter on feeding
the child after he is a year old.
The registry strictly conf
Dental one-was opened March is
d any Kansas woman may send
h.r name and address and receive
t.o 'e'ters without interruptic1
until her baby il well launched in
the world.