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The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
And the Food Spectators
Say They Simply Cannot
Understand It-Can leu?


A few weeks ago it began 20 dawn on
the food spectators of the United States
that they were ''in bad" with large num-
bers Of free American citizens
They noted with alarm that the senti-
ments of these citizens we're making
themselves felt in Washington.
There was even talk of abolishing
speculation and jailing SPECTATORS.
So the food manipulators with one
voice began TO point out that speculation
has really nothing to do with the high
prices of food
'1ts only the high cost Of farm labor
the law of supply and demand and the
failure of the cotton crop IN Egypt OF
the scarcity of beans in Michigan they
said.
When they couldn't think of anything
else they blamed the railroads or said II
was due to hysteria."
Meanwhile the prices Of food climbed
steadily higher, the spectators grew
richer and richer and it took more and
more of John Smiths pay envelope to
meet the grocer's bill every Saturday
night.
Everything was rosy-for the specu-
lators.
But, strangely enough, the government
in Washington didn't take any stock IN
the speculations of the spectators con-
cerning the high cost of living.
In fact the representatives of the gov
ernment were deplorably under the infu-
ence of the theory of the John Smiths
that the spectators themselves were to
blame.
They proved so obstinate and strong
headed about it that the spectators
thought it best TO humor them.
So they closed the avenues of specula-
ton. and sat back for the vindication OF
thier theories.
But, marvellous to say, the prices of
foodstuffs began to act just as the gov
ernment representatives had asserted
they would, and not at all as the specu-
lators had explained
With dealings practically restricted to
cash grain, wheat declined several cents
the first day. and at the present writing
is still declining.
Flour costs less per barrel.
Symptoms of decline are apparent in
other staples.
The spectators and those who sub
scribed to their theories can't under
stand what it means.
Can you?
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
The Old Gardener Says

Three plants which may we'll
End n place in the very small
garden are Swiss chard. New
Zealand spinach. and the Silesian
lettuce a short row ~ each
vlll supply a family practically
alt summer Most plants ara r..
moved entire when needed FOR
me table. but n the leaves Of
these three are removed. new
Growth n4h quickly replace
them slesian lettuce should be
cat $50 the crown IS NOT inbred
TbH ls the only lettuce which
renevs Itself steadily. and 10 is
not az ali hard 10 grow
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
from Another Point OF VieD
By c. T. S.

Scientists have discovered the inside Of
an atom. 1t must look something like the
vacant space in a Hamilton car
President Wilson has refused TO indorse
Col Roosevelts volunteer regiment We
imagine the Colonel may be looking over
his weapons just at present for his most
deadly adjective.
We do not know for sure. Phyllis. but
inasmuch as it is your intention to garden
as a military service, we think we would
plant the beans in drills.
IF man borrows your garden shovel
Just at this time. as a man did ours, and
does not bring it back, isn't that what
you'd call treason?
May / observe writes our old friend
Doc, well-known and popular chiropodist,
that indignation over the current high
cost of living seems TO be general-it even
makes the prices soar.
Owing to names having been deeted,
all we know about the strike of those sew
ers in Paris is that it is between So-and-
So and Sew-and-Sew The status Of the
strike at this writing Is about sew-so.
A Detroit man is suing the man who
assaulted him for $4,000 damages
We'd rather take a good licking.
I'm willing to go on the stand and
swear, Beit, that he never held out his
hand.
Sic i'm, Rover he makes muzzles.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

American viii sting the whole Onlted
States and the whole people.
THEN the United States will be al
war.
Everything that has been done so far
has been preparatory 70 the big thing
hardly more stirring for the lockers on.
or even the eventual participants, than
the sight of the groundkeeper cutting
the oltfeld grass the day before the
game
We realize what is coming, though, and
We wait.
American patriotism has been charged
with waning
1t is falsely accused.
1t has been only waiting and is soon
TO assert himself as il has upon other
occasions.
The spirit of rs the spirit OF '6l-the
spirit that avenged the Maine still lies
dormant.
It shoulders now.
The call for million men has fan
ned it,
1t is soon to burst forth in a great
blaze of red and white and blue.
We are nearing the hour Of the game
There's plenty of loyalty, plenty Of
willingness to sacrifice, be 1t life or
money.
Don't worry about the lineup.
Count on it,
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

hands" He lost his balance and sprawlcd upon
the floor lie was indignant but silent Now
Jump under this cold shower"
sure. an that's funny, muttered tho appll-
cant.
Now run around the room 10 times. want
10 test your heart and wind"
This last was too much
"fl not" the candidate declared. donantly.
I'll stay single"
"snge7" inquired The doctor. puzzled
single repeated the Irishman with deter.
Sure. an what's all this funny bust
ness got 10 do with a marriage license. any.
how
Poor fellow. he strayed into the wrong bureau
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
The Belt Line

81 propose" said the ambitious
Young man. 10 girdle the eorth
"Oh." she innocenuy exclaimed.
"why DO you begin on such big
thlngt'
Bur he Just eat there and twlrled
his hat. tho foolish fellow Puck
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

this summer
The medi c a !
profession Is not
AT all proud ot
It's Information on
this disease n
is spread by hui
man contact, ac-
Cording 10 the
- =.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

surgeon.
The Trishman undresscd The
doctor measured his chest and
pounded his back.
Hop over this rod" WAS tho
next command. Tho man did
his best. landing on his back
Double up your knees and
ts,,ck tho nocr NTH vrY,-
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
Laugh Win Us

Friend Dobbs before the war was leaving
home for Paris and hts wife knowing his aver
sion % letter writing accommodatingly said
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21


Though somewhat disappointed abe thought
her husband must have been pressed for time.
Two days later however. another card arrived.
with tho startling announcement Here am IN
Paris Yours ever" And still later. Il am In
deed In Paris Yours"
The wife swallowed her chagrn, and being
rood M retaliation seized her pen and wrote
''Dear Husband The children and are al Brx-
ton Yours"
few DAYS later she, wrote again: We are
stll in Brixton."
In her last communication she grew moro er-
fhusiastic: Dear Husband Here we are, IN
f}rirton I repeat n. sir--we are In Brixton.
y S-We are. indeed
IN due time her husband reached home, and.
almost fearing that his poor wife had temporarily
lost her senses, hastened 20 ask the meaning of
her strange messages. For answer she handed
him his own three postcards
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for tho
gander" che said.
And John Dobbs pronted by the lesson.
big husky Irishman strolled into the civf1
servIce room where they held physical examina-
tions for candidates for the police force.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

Now. John. you must be
eyes and ears for us AZ home.
and drop us an occasional post
card telling us anything of In
terest Don't forget. will you >"
The husband promised and
left The next morning his
wife received a postcard with
the following Dear Wife
Il reached Dover all right.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21
The Keep Well
Column
lNFANTlLEl

ln'antle paralysis !s almost Ger
tain 10 make its appearance again
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

TINS DEPARTMENT 10 Of the
s"tnoler
advertisers VINO nave
prorses-~ho have r,s'eo or
70 hone
The Times vi" not De
will public interest AdNiee VIII
giving the writer's name s
withheld as pre-
erred Admirror, The Times, Detroit Mich
l. w.
Hrst cane Detroit bought RiyeT
ruhd $50 and 80
Wishing send
bad have NOT
vou kndIy
loss
loss o thousands would 10 others
Tbansihg gog Tor any you rlve ne
Property usually influenced by adjoining values
the
located less valuable than yours or eHorbtan IN
pr entitled TO redress
AdMrror would advise call on this realty man rom
and return or your
or part of g. or arra sell equity in
II he refls yOu would
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

best opinion Certain other facts
are definitely known. Education
Of the public regarding the symp
toms O., the disease. promp, report
ing Of even suspicious cases and
capitalization orer the best means
OF lighting its spread. IN the opin
ion OF leading health experts
Early symptoms OF tho disease
may sometimes pass almost unno-
uced Usually tho they are fever
vomiting and dlarrhea. slight rigid
ity of the neck. headache and par
alysis of the exiremities Often
early symptoms consist OF general
rcd pain over the body. drowsiness
and a tendency 70 sweat The pa
tients sometimes are dellrious All
of these symptoms may appear. or
only a few OF them
Contrary TO popular belief pa.
ralysls does not occur IN All OF The
cases. The disease is sometimes
50 mild that recovery occurs IN two
fiI WI ~ iAhNFt fNn hllH Ut F'rl-f-
nature OF the disease may never be
known
The Infection Is thought 70 enter
the body by way OF the mucous
membranes OF the mouth. nose and
throat Some authorities maintain
that the disease may enter thru the
stomach and bowels.
n the infection f. present IN the
mouth and throat discharges. II is
possible that Il may be further
spread by the common house fy.
which has fed upon secretions. The
biting stable hy which spread
typhoid no. Is m, believed 10 have
anything 20 do with the transmits.
sion OF infantile paralysis.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

Health Questions Answered.
J. " O. How much sleep does
normal 12.months-old baby re.
oulre7"
~ least 15 hours. more II II
wants r.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

I'm willing TO go on the stand and
swear. Bet, that he never held out his
hand
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

Sic i'm, Rover. he makes muzzles.
The Detroit times., 1917-05-21

A Detroit man is suing the man who
assaulted him for $4,000 damages
We'd rather take a good licking
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
STATE POLITICIAN
CALLED BY DEATH
NEAL BROWN, WELL KNOWN
DEMOCRAT, VICTIM OF
HEART TROUBLE.
OTHER WISCONSIN DOINGs
Items of Interest Throughout the State
Gathered by Alert Correspondents
and Bulletined in Brief for
the Busy Reader.

Wausau-Neal Brown, one Of Wis.
consin's prominent Democratic 4eaders
and businessmen, died, in Watkins, n.
Y, where he had gone in hope of re-
gaining his health 1t is believed here
that an acute attack of heart trouble,
with which Mr. Brown had been suf-
fering, brought about the end Mr.
Brown had long been prominent in
Wisconsins politics. He was a dele
gate TO several national Democratic
conventions, and served a term in the
assembly from 1890 to 1892 and WAS
elected to the state senate when his
term in the lower house had expired.
MIR. Brown was born in Hebron, def
ferson county, in 1856 and resided
there until 1880 when he removed to
Wausau. where he had made his
home. He was graduated from the
state university in 1880 and engaged
in the practice of law when he became
interested in politics Mr.. Brown had
act been active in politics of late
years, but was usually classed as
"stalwart" among the state Demo
Gratis
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
8 IOWA ST0CKMEN KILLED
Rear-End Rail Collision at EarlVille,
H., Costs Many LiVes-Twos Of
Dead Unidentified.

Aurora. H. Sept. 19-Eight persons
were killed. a dozen were severely in
jured and at least two others are miss
ing as the result of a rear-end collision
on Monday on the Burlington railroad
at Earlville. merchandise train
struck a stock train. The dead are
mostly Iowa stockmen. who were
asleep In the way car at the rear end.
The dead: W. .. Dickson, stock
man, Hamilton. Ia; Otis McAuley
Stockman. Kellerton. Ia John Walker.
stockman. Milo. Ia Thomas Bender.
stockman. Fairfield. Ia. William
Foulks. Charlton. Ia: w. VI. Fuller.
Charlton. Ia. : two not vet identified.
Seriously injured A. Carlson. Gales
burg. III Harvey Vaughan. stockman,
Colwell. Idaho: Floyd Twombly.
stockman. Osceola. Ia; Roy Hopper,
stockman, Charlton. Ia; Fred Camady
stockman, Ford. Ia. Jack Rogers,
Knoxville All of them are in ST.
Charles hospital. Among the missing
is Fred Manly, stockman of Osceola.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
BIG STRIKE IN WEST
GREAT WAR CONTRACTS TIED UP
AT SAN FRANCISCO.
Employers Shut Down Plants and
Await Action by the Administra-
ton at Washington.

San Francisco, Sept. 19.-Strike riots
and disorders on Monday, In which Il
persons received injuries necessitating
hospital treatment aud SO rioters were
arrested. continued throughout the day
following the waIkout of 2S,000 iron
workers and shipbuiiders, which
brought work TO q standstil ON more
than S1500OO00O of naval and mer-
chant vessel construction for the gov
eminent. The strike is characterized
as the most extensive in the history of
the Pacific coast.
A company of United States marines
was landed at the Union Iron works
dock, where the men went on strike.
II is reported another company has
been ordered from Mare Island to the
plant and that the government will
take similar action to protect ship
building plants at other bay points.
Full details Of the strike and the de-
mands of the Is unions involved for
higher wages have been reported to
Washington. The employers have
placed the issue squarely up to the
federal officials. closing down their
plants and making no attempt to. OPP
crate while they await government ac-
ton.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
BREAKS WITH KAISER
AReENTINRs SENATE BY VOTE
OF 2s TO SEWERS RELATIONS
WITH BERLIN.
U. S. EXPOSE BRINGS CRISIS
Nete Advising Teutons TO "Sink With
out Trace" Made Public by Sec
rotary Lansing, Precipitates
Drastic Action.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 21.-The Argen-
tina senate by vote of % TO l on
Wednesday declared break of diplo-
matte relations with Germany.
The break between Argentina and
Germany has been possibility ever
since April IA of this year, when it
was definitely established that the Ar
gentine sailing vessel Monte PrOtegidO
was torpedoed and sunk by U-bOat.
The indignation of the populace
was intense when it wes officially ad-
mitted that German U-boat was
responsible for the sinking. Rioting
was rampant throughout Buenos Aires
and the police safeguarded the Ger
man consulate. Teutonic club and of
fees and factories tenanted by Ger
mans with the greatest difficulty.
Some months later another Argen-
tine ship the TorO, was sent down
and the government made clear-cut
demand on Berlin without. however,
receiving any satisfactory answer.
Then like a b0mbshell came Secre-
tary Lansing's expose of the activities
Of Count Luxburg and his famous
note to the German government
transmitted through the Swedish dip
lomatic cable service. and, therefore,
allowed TO pass uncenSored. in which
he urged thar Argentine cargo ships
be sunk without leaving trace.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
ASSERT LOYALTY AT MEETING
League Opens ST. Paul Conference
With Patriotic Sones-Deny
Wheat Price Plot.

ST. Paul, MINI, Sept. 2o.-Federal
agents. closely watching PUZZLE meet
ing for possible seditious utterances,
attended the opening Of the National
N~apartisan league convention of pro-
ducers and consumers here.
More than l 1900 people were present.
among them many Socialists. When
the Minnesota State band began the
program with medly of patriotic airs
all arose.
The railway brotherhood state iegis-
lative board convened in ST. Paul for
the purpose OF attending the cOnven-
ton.
A. c. Townley. president os the
league. made a bitter arraignment Of
war profiteers In sounding the keynote
Of the convention. urging the govern
nent 10 fix prices on other necessities
in proportion to those fixed for wheat.
He denied that the meeting had been
called to protest against the price fixed
for wheat by the government.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
AROUND THE WORLD

China buys American chocolates.
Ecuador has compulsory education
Mexico is expelling 1. w. w. agi-
tators.
Nice, France, has United States
street.
India has 3s life insurance COM
panies.
Japan makes all bicycles used in
Korea.
Italy is using volcanic heat to warm
houses.
Honduras is increasing henequen
culture.
Hazleton, Pa. culm piles are being
marketed.
Iowa has one auto for every eleven
inhabitants.
vaneo,-<sr, B. c., street railways
have raised wages.
New York city had 1S7,664 births
in 1916. a decrease Of 1852 compared
10 1915.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
BUSINESS BACKS u. S. IN WAR
Democracy Safe for World
Speaks at Atlantic City.

Atlantic City. y. J.. Sept. %
American business in its support Of
The war TO make the world safe for
democracy is proving that democracy
Is safe for the world" Secretary Of
War Baker declared on Tuesday in the
keynote speech delivered before the
creaf war conference Of tn chamber
Of corumrce Of the United States In
sssioa here We are marching mil
Hons strong, oar soldiers. our business,
our industry, all we have pledged to the
great struggle to free the nations Of
Europe. he continued His dramatic
recital Of the crimes Of Germany
aroused 2,000 solid business men gath
cred from throughout the nation 10 a
remarkable demonstration. They
arose, cheering and singing. as Mr..
Baker pledged an Americas might TO
the cause Of democracy.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
MORE MEN TO CAMP
MOVEMENT OF 274,soo MEMBERS
OF NATIONAL ARMY WILL
CONSUME FIVE DAYS.
iCs0WDER WANTS BARS SHUT
Appeals to Governors TO Close Saloons
During Period Of Entrainment-
Doesn't Want Day MARRIED
by Drunkenness.

Washington, Sept. 20.-Approxi-
lmateIy 2T4,SOO men will leave their
homes beginning Wednesday on Amer
ica's mobilization for war.
They are the 40 per cent due Septem-
Der 20.
Never in America has such a force
been moved in similar time. All local
boards are ready with their contin-
gents.
with the arrival at the camps, the
mobilization will be well under way.
Five per cent Is already in camp.
The next quota of 40 per cent Will
mobilize October ;.
Only white troops will be mobil-
lied, except in states where canton
ments are located. There colored
troops also viii be mustered in.
Provost Marshal General Crowder is
sued this appeal to governors:
"a large percentage of your popuia-
ton is about to leave home for the IN
certainties of a soldiers life. While
not an occasion of sorrow, II Is
day for solemnity. II is especially in
appropriate that it be married by drunk
enness.
Therefore, suggest you consider
closing of saloons during such hours
preceding entrainment on the next ana
subsequent mobilization days.
General Crowder delivered this final
ruling on exemption appeals;
l. There Is no appeal TO the presi-
,4...,4 .,-,-.v. l.. ,1afrr.- baSad nm agFi-
culture or industry.
.. No evidence not submitted 10 dis
triet boards VIII be- considered by the
president
The provost marshal general ruled.
however. dependency claims declined
by district boards may be appealed p
state governors.
Senators and congressman will be
puwerless TO aid drafted constituents.
1t is practically certain that the T.
OO0OOO men not called for examination
in the first draft will be called up and
either enrolled for service or exempt
Ell Immediately. Provost Marshal Gen
eral Crowder put the question Of call
ing these men for examination now up
80 a referendum vote of state COVER
nors.
Ten have replied Eight favor the
suggestion. one is strongly opposed to
ii. while the remaining one is against
it. bar is willing 10 listen 10 arguments
in its favor and follow the decision Of
the majority
The names Of the governors are held
confidential by General Crowder.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
BILLIONS VOTED FOR U. S. WAR
s., Geo ooo, coo War Deficiency Measure
Carries Appropriations for Army
and Shipping Boards.

Washington, Sept 2O.-The $1,000
10000 war deficiency BILL carrying
huge appropriations for the army,
Notifications and shipping boards,
passed the house on Tuesday by a
unanimous vote.
The bill. the largest supply measure
IN the country's history. now goes to
the senate. where prompt action is
expected.
With new army and other esu-
mates. the senate committee may be
called upon TO increase the bill
around 100000.
Senate Republicans favoring a con
gressionaI expenditures supervising
committee have been planning to pro-
pose such provision a. an amend
ment to the bill. but may postpone
their effort IL view Of the general
desire 20 hasten adjournment.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
SOCIALIST HITS U. S. FOES
c. z. Russell and labor Leaders De-
nounee Copperheads and Traitors
Back America IN War.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1s.-"we are at
war and there shall be no more cppres-
sion. no more kings, To more war on
this earth This Is our answer TO the
hiss of the copperheads"
Charles Edward Russell. the noted
Socialist and writer, member of the
mission 10 Russia. thus defined the at
titude of Americas workers toward
the war on Germany at great loyalty
mass meeting Of Philadelphia labor or
CARNATIONS in the Garrick theater on
Sunday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
u-BoAT SCARE is EXPLAINED
Crossing" of Wireless Waves Respon-
sIbIe for Story of Submarine At
tack off U. S.

Washington, Sept 1S.-A crossing
Of wireless waves was responsible for
the submarine scare on Saturday
which set official Washington on edge
and hurried the Mayfiower, with Presi-
dent Wilson ana his party, into the
protection of New York harbor. An
American vessel was engaged In target
practice. Some vessel heard the firing
and reported II. a vessel was notifying
a shore station of her position off Nan
tucket. And somewhere, perhaps thou
sands of miles away, flashed an IS.
O. s."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
Rest Falr h state,s aIstorx.

Milwaukee-The 1917 State fair was
the best and largest attended fair in
the history of Wisconsin. The total
attendance at this years fair was
lss.1S4 compared with 165,046 last
year, an increase OF 24,03S. While the
official receipts Of the week cannot be
issued for few days until the yari-
Gus departments have been checked
up, 1t is almost certain that the 1917
exposition will be a financial success.
One of the features of the closing day
was the sale OF the butter and cheese
from the dairy exhibit. More than s.
600 pounds of cheese and 1000 pounds
OF butter were presented during the
sale.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
TO HAVE ARMY OF 100000
Secretary Baker, Preparing for Next
100000 Selects. Wants s2s7,-
$4,000 More.

Washington. Sept 20-While mo-
bilization of the first major increment
of the National army was proceeding
throughout the country Secretary Ba-
ker and the chiefs Of the war depart
ment appeared before the senate APP
preparation committee 10 present re-
quests for an additional S2S7,416.0OO,
with which to provide equipment for
a total Of 100000
Included among the items is the
ordnance equipment for the next 500
600 men Of the National army, al
though the 100000 or more men on the
move today toward the training can
tonments are only half of the first
call.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-09-26
COAL SHORTAGE is IMMINENT
August 5ituminous Output 100000
Tons Short, Reports Reaching
Washington Show.

Washington. Sept. 20.-Reports to
the geological survey on production of
bituminous coal show a decrease dur
ing August at the rate of more than
100000 tons a month and indicate
that q shortage Of coal this winter,
feared by many government officials,
may be a reality unless production
shows a decided increase. Indications
are though there win be sufficient an
thracite for domestic consumption in
the East, there may be an insufficiency
Of bitumlnous to Keep industrial plants
going at their present capacity.