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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Caused Sensation at London.

LONDON, Feb. Although causing
srofound sensations the Germany
governments declaration of its inten-
ton to resume ruthless submarine
methods of warfare, brought forth no
official comment today. Inasmuch as
the declaration was addressed to neu-
trails, all interest here centers in the
policy to be adopted by the neutral
nations of the world.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Augusta Would CLOSE Exchange.

AUGUSTA, Ca, Feo. 1.-The mem
bers of the Augusta Cotton Exchange
this afternoon adopted a resolution to
provide for the closing of all ex-
changes during the present excite
ment, whuch it is said is such as to
preclude accurate trading. except by
plungers. A telegram signed by the
directors of the Savannah Cotton Elk
Grange, received later states the ac-
ton is well taken.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
SENATOR THINKS A
HELPING HAND GOOD

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 1.-Sen-
ator McCumber, republican, of North
Dakota, addressing the senate today
referred to the situation created by
German abrogation of pledges given
the United States as a result of prev
icus diplomatic interchanges relative
to submarine warfare. He declared
that while it is opportune for the SEN
ate at this time to invade the field of
diplomacy it is more than ever desir-
able for the senate to aid President
Wilson in his efforts to bring about
world peace.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
PROPOSED TO START PAPER
FOR CANADIAN SOLDIERS

LONDON, Feb. IA proposal is un-
Ger consideration for the establishment
of daily newspaper in England for
the benelt of Canadian soldiers both
here and in France and for the very
large Canadian civilian element which
has come in the train of the Canadian
army.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
DEATH CALLS YOUNG
BABE THIS MORNING

Lee Ansley Hale, 2 weeks old son OF
Prof, and Mrs. c. M. Hale, died early
this morning at the home of his par
ents on Church street. The bright
flower which came to scintillate in the
home was i'll only short while, and
many friends join the relatives IN
deepest bereavement.
The funeral was held this afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock from the residence OF
Prof and Mrs Hale on Church street,
With Rev. o. B. Chester, presiding elder
of the Americus district, officiating.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Wheat Market Broke,

CHICAGO, Feb. Wheat options
broke early today on developments in
the wat situation, some months losing
as much as Is cents a bushnell. Later
the market rallied slightly on heavy
buying at the opening prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01

the German empire altogether.
This action the government of the
United States contemplates with
the greatest reluctance, but feels
constrained to take in behalf of
humanity and the rights of neu-
trail nations"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
EOLY COMMUNION AT
CALVARY CHURCH TOMORROW

Tomorrow, Feb. 2, brings the Feast
of the Publication There will be a
celebration of the Holy Communion in
Calvary church at II A. M.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Closed 200 Points Net Lower.

NEW YORK, Feb. Violent fiuc-
tuations followed the middle session in
the cotton market here today. Active
month options closed from 100 to 200
points net lower, loss for the day of
SO bale.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
ALL Of GERMANY IS
STAKED FOR FIGHT

LONDON, Feb. IA Berlin dispatch
received here today says Chancellor
Won Bethmann-H -Hollweg, addressing the
ways and means committee of the
German reichstag declared that Ger
many is ready to stake everything on
a fight to the end.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
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DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for Amer
icus and vicinity follows:
Probably fair and colder.

"Neather or NO'-There's an
end to everything, but woman's
tongue and a mans endurance.
Old Man Sage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Three Steps Appear.

President Wilson went to bed at IL
O'Clock last night after spending the
evening alone in his study with a copy
of the German note before him. The
president saw no callers, but is under
stood to have used the telephone free
ly. AS far as could be learned. no
plans have been laid for him to go be-
fore congress, as he did TO announce
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
Wilson and lansing Confer.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. AFTER
a conference with President Wilson
early today, Secretary Lansing let it
become known that the United States
government has already begun formu-
lGtion of steps designed to meet the
situation created by Germany's de-
termination to abrogate its pledges to
this country, given in the case of the
Sussex and other instances, and to
wage ruthless and unrestricted sub
marine warfare on Entente commerce
everywhere, including neutral vessels
carrying doods destined to Entente
ports, whethere such goods be contra
band of war or not.
Later in the day President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing conferred again
during more than an hour. Secretary
Lansing before going to the white
house worked practically the whole Of
the morning on certain documents
which he took with him and laid be-
fore President Wilson.
After the conference, Secretary
Lansing refused to comment thereon
or to say what had been decided as
the best course to pursue.
The opinion became generally preva-
lent in official quarters, however, that
a break in diplomatic relations with
Germany is inevitable, although it
was thought probable either an ulti-
matum or warning would be sent the
Berlin government before such dras-
tic action is taken. The view is very
widely taken in official quarters here
that the United Safes cannot permit
the situation created by Germany to go
unchalIenged, awaiting developments.
1t is indicated that it is altogether
probable action along the line of ac-
tion contemplated by the United States
has already been taken, but there is
10 indication of its nature available.
Ii is said on reliable authority that
nc announcement of the course of ac-
ton to be pursued by this government
will be made until after all American
ports are safeguarded against unlock
ed-for attacks.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01
STEPS TO SAFEGUARD ALL
us. PORTS HAVE BEEN MADE
Wilson Was Alone Last Night With
A Copy of The German Note
On Naval Warfare

NEW YORK, Feb AFTER being
closed throughout last night by
fleet of torpedo boat destroyers and
coast guard cutters, the port of New
York was opened today by the customs
authorities Following the opening of
the port to shipping, announcement
was made that all vessels leaving the
harbor do at their own risk.
At the offices of the British and
French transatlantic lines it was said
there is to be no interruption of En-
tente shipping as a result of Germanys
new pronouncement of a ruthless sub.
marine warfare This view was not
shared impartially by some of the neu-
tral lines, however, and the officials OF
several of these seemed in doubt as 20
toeir course.
At the Offices of the Scandinavian
American line notice was posted an
nouncing the sailing of the liner Hellig
Clav scheduled to leave this afternoon
for three hundred passengers booked
for passage to Copenhagen, had been
postponed indefinitely.
P. A s. Franklin. president of the
International Mercantile Marine cor
pOrations said this afternoon that he
anticipates no danger for American
vessels before termination of their
present voyages, as result of the Ger
nan reversal of position. 1t is under
stood, however, that the movement of
Entente Allied ships are to be controll-
ed to a greater extent than heretofore
through the medium of British admir-
atty orders.
Police guards and a large number
Of detectives remained at the German
piers last night but found no evi-
dence of any of the German liners
tied up here since the war began at
tempting to escape. This guard, it is
understood. is to be maintained indef-
ipitely
At the offices of the American line
it was announced late today that the
steamer ST. Louis will sail Saturday,
as scheduled and that the ship will
not be painted in conformity with reg
ulations heretofore prescribed by Ger
man naval authorities to insure safety
OF American ships in European waters.
The Sussex Conclusion.
The decision as to what the course
of the American government shall be
lies with the president wherein the
final note on the Sussex case said:
IF it is the purpose of the
imperial government to prosecute
relentless and indiscriminate war
fare against vessels of commerce
bv the use of submarines without
regard to what the United States
must consider the sacred and in
disputable rules of international
law and the universally Tecog-
nized dictates of humanity. the
government of the United States is
at last forced to the conclusion
that there is but one course it can
pursue Unless the imperial gov
ernment should now Immediately
declare and effect an abandon
ment of its present methods OF
submarine warfare against pas
senger and freight carrying yes
sells. the government of the Unit
ed States can have no choice but
to sever diplomatic relations with
THk ONI
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-02-01

The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper
in the Third Congressional District with
Associated Press Service.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Modern Way of Making
A Linseed Poultice

LinSeed is a favOrite ingredient in
pOuitice making because Of the oil in
the seeds, which not only helps in re-
tanning the heat, but serves as an
emOllient to the skin, says a CORE
spondent of the Country Gentleman
Crushed linseed is prefera BILE to lin
seed meal, producing q softer, more
moist result, and sufficient to make at
least two or three poultices should al
ways be in the house-stored in an air
tight tin, or the commodity rapidly
Loses its goodness.
The old fashioned way of boiling If
with the water to a suitable consist
ency has been superseded by the
method of a famous physician, which
is as follows: Rinse a bowl and knife
or spatula in scalding water, pour in
as much boiling water as will be need
ed, sprinkle in the linseed meal, stir
ring briskly meantime, and spread
quickly, smoothly and very evenly
upon a piece of heated rag, muslin
flannel or brown paper arranged to re-
ceiYe it, turning the edges neatly over
Test the heat with the back of the
hand, lay in place, cover with cotton
wool and oiled silk and secure with a
flannel bandage fastened with a safety
pin.
The quantity of both meal and wa
ter can easily be calculated by any
one accustomed to cooking, for the
paste must be stiff enough to leave the
sides of the bowl perfectly clean and
yet of sufficient bulk to make a poultice
just a little larger every way than Is
actually required and Of a uniform
thickness of about three-fourths of an
inch Too thin a poultice gets speedily
cold, one too thick is weighty and
firing, and unless it is evenly spread
the edges dry up and scratch the pa
tent.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Things Worth Knowing

Lemon Juice keeps cooked sweet
breads or mushrooms from becoming
dark. Squeeze a little juice over them
and they will keep for some time.
Save all small pieces of soap too
small to handle. Melt them in little
water on Il slow fire, then put this
jsllylike mixture into a glass covered
jar This can be used for floor, dishes
and where soap is necessary.
If stockings are pressed it would be
much better when mendinS day comes
around.
Clarity all fat for frying purposes
by rendering it with raw potatoes. II
should then be strained and can be
used for anything.
When rinsing clothes in hard water
add half a cupful of sweet milk. The
bluing will not spot.
Underwear makes the best cleaning
cloths and mops.
Try putting the leaves of garden tan.
sy in muslin bag, soak in boiling wa.
ter a few minutes, then apply to the
seat of pain in neuralgia.
In order to clean black cloth and vet
preserve or restore the color, sponge
with logWood and ammonia. Infuse
the logwood chips in a jar of boiling
cold, adding teaSpoOnful of ammonia
to half a pint of logwood. This solu-
ton should be guarded as a poison
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
IXOnia.

Mrs. o. H. Wills of Hartland and
Mrs. F. F. Mackus of Oconomowoc
visited in this locality Tuesday.
Miss Ruth Humphrey of Oconomo-
woo spent Sunday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Humphrey.
Miss Blodwen Jones attended a So
cial at Oconomowoc Friday evening.
Miss Nellie Tornow, Oconomowoc
visited the past week at the Lewis
home
Mrs. ]. Gibson is Entertaining her
sister from Fond du Lac.
Miss Irene Winter returned on
Wednesday TO her home in Nebraska
after spending several months here
with her Aunt Mrs John Winter.
Mrs. j. A NARROW visited Friday
with relatives at Oconomowoc
Miss Kathryn Lewis spent the week
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

analysis of the contents of the pack
age.
The answer to this, of course, Is
that the goods are not as represented
in the catalogue. The up to date To-
cal merchant, of course. is conversant
with these facts and can explain them
to his customers if given an opportu
nifty, and he can also. if he understands
his business thoroughly. explain the
vast difference between the goods sold
by the catalogue house and those sold
by him.
Articles Challenge Explanations.
The cheap. fIashy. fimsy article can
never stand alongside of the honest
reliable article without challenging an
explanation.
The business man who cannot meet
this demand upon him is not up to
date, and his education regarding the
line Of goods he carries should be
touched up.
If the home town consumers are
alive and awake to their own interest,"
they can begin to educate tine local
merchants by demanding from them
the information concerning the differ
ence in the quality of their goods and
the goods Of the catalogue retailer. II
they are unable to explain they will
also be unable to render efficient serv.
ice to their customers.
1t is time merchants of this ktn(!
wake up to the situation.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Welded SIXTY-FOUR YEARS.
And a Cuss Word Has Nevsr Passed
Between This Couple.

Ana a CuSS Wofd 7aS NeVsr Passed
Between This Couple.
In a day of hasty divorces, when
minds are turning to seek ways in
which married couples may live hap
PLY, credit is due to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bodine of Philadelphia, who
have been married siXty-fOur years.
The fact that they have lived together
that long is interesting in itself, but
their chief claim to public notice is in
their statement that they have never
quarreled or even exchanged a cross
word.
these causes:
Because l think there is no one like
father.
Because l am always willing to
humor his little ways.
Because will 40 anything in the
world to please MIN.
Because l have always given him
plenty Of good food.
Because / have always praised him
when he deserved it,
The husbands viewpoint of the mari
tai partnership and the reasons which
he finds for the unmarried felicity of
himself and his wife are contained in
the following:
Because / think my wife is the finest
woman in the world.
Because / never have a vacation I'M
less she goes too.
Because | have always been ready
to listen to what she has to say.
Because | have never wanted any
body else but mother.
The fact is that this couple continued
courtship after marriage and each con-
tributed to the union love, respect and
willingness TO make sacrifices, each for
the other in the little as well as the big
things. Most marital unhapplness is
based on selfshness.-EXc
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
HERE AND THERE

A Missourian from the Ozarks re-
Gently went to the city to see the
sights, He had never been in a city
before. He walked down the street,
looking in the windows and enjoying
himself hugely. At one place he saw
sign reading, ''Woman's Exchange"
The mountaineer hurried into the
store, which was filled with various
specimens of feminine, handicraft.
rs this the woman's exchange?" he
asked.
1T is" answered a very tall, very
gaunt, and very spinster-like person
behind the counter
BE you the woman?" and he eyed
her keenly.
Il guess | am
Wall, | guess I'll keep SAL
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Heal Skin EruptiOns.

Painful eczema is more active in
spring when the blood is over-heated,
the burning itching torture is unbear-
able, relieve it at once and heal the
eruptions with DR.. Hobson's Eczema
Ointment. This antiseptic remedy is
promptly effective in all skin troubles
Pimples, blackheads, acne, letter, ring
worm, scaIy bIotchy skin, all respond
to DR.. Hobson's Eczema Ointment. Get
it to-day at your druggists, SOC. guar
anteed 2
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Twelve Was a Mystic Number.

Why should jury number twelve?
Blackstone attributes the fixing OF the
number to the Normans, who. like all
their scandinavian ancestors, held
twelve in veneration as a mystic num-
ber Stephen. in his Commentaries"
supports this idea and gives instances
of the regard paid to twelve in early
Teutonic laws and finds distinct evil
dence that twelve men were required
among the Anglo-SaXOns to form an
quisition.-London Standard
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
FLAG POLE ORDERS.
Local Company Has Good Trade All
Over Country.

The firm of Otto BiefeId & Co. on
Monday received an order from the
town of Swanton, Vt, for a flag pole
to cost $50. Otto Biefeld tells us that
there are only two other concerns in
the country making the steel flag pole
and that orders are coming in fast for
the stats. The orders for flag poles
for school houses which has been
steadily growing the past two years
has received added impetus recently
owing to war preparations. The flag
poles are shipped in sections and are
made all the way from % feet to $50
feet in length. The one going to Yer
mont was ordered shipped by express
and will cost SIS In charges.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Sprains and Strains Relieved.

Sloan's Liniment quickly takes the
pain out of strains, sprains, bruises
and all muscle soreness. A clean,
clear liquid easily applied, it quickly
penetrates without rubbing. Sloan's
Liniment does not stain the skin or
ointments. For chronic rheumatic
aches and pains, neuralgia, govt and
1umbago have this well-known rem
edy handy. For the pains Of grippe
and following strenuous work, it gives
quick relief At your druggists, 25c. 2
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

ing their curious shape and half doubt
ing their capacity to do anything.
I'll show you what they do" said
the salesman, and he set the hands of
one to few minutes to u. When
the little door flew open and the cuckoo
thrust his head out, cuckoOing away
for dear life, Pat was thunderstruck.
But when the bird disappeared he look
ed glum and pondered in gloomy
thought for a moment.
well, how do you like that?" asked
the salesman. THAT'S a staggerer for
you, isn't it?"
Faith and begorra, should think it
u.s." declared Pat. ITS trouble enough
to remember to wind it without having
to think Of feeding the bird"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Beau In Business.

Looks are a means Of judging a
girls possibilities of early marriage,
which is a negative element of her
value with some firms, as they do not
wish to waste money on training girls
who will leave them soon. | have
known one superintendent to choose
the plainest girls possible to work at a
machine with a man so as TO discOur-
age lovemaking.-W. +. Kemble, in In
dustrial Management.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
ELECT DELEGATES.
Knight of Columbus Endorse Presi-
dent Wilson at Meeting.

Edward Sipp and Postmaster James
w. Moore were named as delegates to
the state convention knights of Co
Iumbus at Manitowoc on May at a
regular meeting of the Council held
Thursday evening. A. E. McAdams
and j. w. O'Brien were named as al
ternates.
A resolution was passed at the
meeting endorsing the stand of Presi-
dent Wilson in the present war crisis
and pledging support.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

meeting is to organize Dodge county
as a county defense unit in accordance
with general movement all over the
state. Prominent speakers will be in
attendance and large attendance is
desired. One object in organizing the
county is to obtain a survey of the
production and assets Of the county
in order that Dodge county may do its
duty in helping produce the necessary
food for the country.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

Weber's.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Alberts of John
son Creek spent Sunday at the Sabel
home.
Edward Weber of Watertown spent
Sunday at his home here
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Raabe and son
attended the wedding of a relative at
Niellsville last week
P. E. Altweis visited with c. F. Web
er Sunday afternoon.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
FARMINGTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Weber of Wa
teTtovn, visited the formers parents
here, one evening last week.
Fred Schnitger, wife and daughter
Alma and son Freddie Of near Water
town spent Sunday evening at c. F.
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

end with relatives at Oconomowoc
Mrs. John Gibson and son DAMS of
Redwood visited her mother Mrs
Eliza DAMS on Saturday.
Mrs. Liza Lewis is i'll and is under
the care of DR.. Kings of Watertown
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
:, !. j, ~ :. :,
At the Theatres
..t+..ss.a.*s..:..S........... 49,

At the Classic theatre tonight Theda
Bara will be seen in the five part Fox,
The Vixen" Thursday, Florence La
Babe, 5-part Thanhouser, ""The Pill
Dry" Ford Weekly. Friday Nine Pc
trova, 5-part Metro, Bridges Burned "
Also Christie comedy. Matinee 2:30.
Saturday-Clara Williams, 5-part
Triangle, Three of Many" Sunday
Bessie Love, 5tpart Triangle, THE
Heiress at Coffee Dams"
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25
Watedown Weekly Leaders Buy-a-Home Department.
firms have united the public reliable information

When you are in need of PAINTS,
OILS, BRUSHES, WALL PAPER,
WINDOW SHADES, PICTURE
OR PICTURES OF ALL
KINDS think OF the
j. B. MURPHY C0iTPANY
III West Main st. Phone 236-x
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

hausted his whole
stock except a few
cuckoo clocks, SO
he brought these
forward as a last
resource and VOW
ed he would do
his best to sell one
or know the rea-
son why.
do the clocks
strike the hours? ?"
asked Pat, MOTTO
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

that had previous
ly belonged to a
baker. A wit in
t b e crowd, who
was aware of this
fact, shouted out
Baker !" and i'm
N e d i a t ~ the
horse S topped
dead, and nothing
the officer could do
W oul d ~ a K e it
bulge. T b in G s
The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1917-04-25

were beginning to look serious, when
suddenly the rider was struck with
brilliant idea
Not today, thank your he shouted
and at once the noble animal moved on,
to the intense relief of every one con-
cerned.