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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
WILSON TO REJECT
P0PE'S PEACE PLAN


at Joint cost 10 all belligerents.
sherman suggested that President
Wilson seek Joint statements OF
war aims and peace terms from
the allies.
An official high In the councils OF
the administration explained the
situation OF the United States in
relation to the peace offer.
"Our situation is this" the Off.
ciai said. a neighhor has entered
our home. ravaged those things We
hold most dear. We catch the en-.
envy. He Is within our power
Then another neighbor enters. He
suggests that we do not XIII the
man who destroyed our happiness
Cant Give Beast His Freedom
"He suggests that se give the
beast hts freedom. that a. purse be-
taken In the neighborhood to re-
store the losses we have suffered
and that we then 70 on and live
in peace. beside the man who
ruined our family.
The thought is imposslble-pre-
posteruus. II IS revolving to even
conceive OF a peace with Germany
based upon terms the pope has
outlined"
There has been no attempt to
minimize the Importance OF the
peace move. Coming as Il does.
from a source outside the realm OF
diplomacy. ut time when tho
world feels revulsion AZ the
thought OF another winter cam.
palgu and when all treasures but
the American are at low ebb. II
must be reckoned with.
To aid In forming Judgment. the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
POPE'S OFFER NOT
Liked IN ITALY

ROME. Aug. 1.-THE Italian
public regards with dlsfavor the In.
itiatlvc taken by thu pope In put
ting forth peace proposals Those
commenting on the peace message
today regarded IL as especially un.
timely. coming. as II does. At tho
moment Of Ameriea'e active PARTED
patton Ia the war and the maxi.
mum efforts OF the allies. including
the Italian plans for an intensive
Italian campaign.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

government has cahled It's repre-.
sentativea abroad 90 sound out sen.
timent and report the reception OF
the peace proposal both IN high
and low quarters, They have been
asked 10 hasten their reports lest
delays Indicate a spirit OF indie.
cisiun.
Officials think. generally. tho
world should know where the L. s.
and her allies stand. especially II
the offer is rejected
Pope Gives II Standing
Entente opinion. with the excep.
tlon OF the Russian. tends toward
prompt rejection OF tho proposal
The same spirit pervades In some
government quarters here
Hut authorities realize, that.
coming from tho pope. the offer
carries a weight. which German
"feelers" and made In Germany"
peace suggestions have lacked.
that the offer will stir paeiflst sen.
tlment. and cause the thinking
world to pause In reflection.
May Be Graceful Surrender
The hint is launched that Ger.
many may have chosen the Vatican
as means Of surrendorlng grace.
fully. without mourning disaster
and possible revolution at home.
Whether or not tho offer IL nc.
cepted. Il vii serve to plant peace
seeds in all nations as nothing else
has done I'm recent months.
Tho state department said re.
Gently the world would hearken
thoughtmliy TO any bona ;lde
peace offer.
Pope May Have Terms
The pope. It is believed. has the
maximum and minimum Teuton
terms His suggestions. manifest.
~ unacceptable 20 either the al.
lied or American standard IN some
respects could be used as basis
OF negotiations. II Is held. The
proposal TO leave settlement OF the
Alsace. Lorraine and Balkan prob.
lens to peaceful negotiations rs re.
garded MS special stumbling
block
The formal note had not reached
the state department up 20 mid.
forenoon. There was an official
suggestion that II might not be do.
llvcred to the United States. tho
the authority for this iutlmation
said he had not had any adylces 10
show that such was the case.
Secretary Iansings Information
Is known 10 have been that the
pope would make an appeal. tho Il
was not definitely stated that tho
United States would be included
State department. officials pro-
less to have no idea As TO who viii
deliver the message. tho the gener.
al impression Is that Il would come
thru the Spanish ambassador.
Harden's Plea Inspired?
Permission for Macmillan liar.
den TO republish his paper. the "a.
kunt,. and his immediate appeal for
return OF Alsace-l>orralne and Trl. |
este were reported IN state depart. !
ment cables. Officials thought
Hardens article may have been In.
spircd
There Is no formal agreement be
tween the allies as to a united
course OF action toward peace pro
posais. Il was stated uBofflciaily
today. IL was Informally under
stood. however when Arthur bal. 4.
tour and Rene Vlvlani. of the Brit. I
ish and French commissions. we're
here. that there would be- no ~.
reptance OF any peace prefer that
failed to accomplish the var obiec- 4
lives OF the allieH
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Cardinal Farley Is
Sure Pope's Offer
Is for Worlds Good

ny NtN1 fFF&~ tsH~fN ehr
NEW YORK. Aus Enpha.
sizing that the pope could not be
influenced 20 favor any nation.
Cardinal Farley today said he
would watch the outcome Of the
Vatican'H peace proposals. with the
most acute concern"
Tho pope. he declared. was the
greatest neutral figure in the world
and would urge only steps OF bcne.
cit 20 all
II know that the holy father has
done everything In his power 20
mitigate the sufferings OF the peo-
pie in this conflict" said the car.
dlnal. clio would naturally desire.
as dlslntcrcAted Intermediary. TO
use the Influence OF his exalted TO
slilon 10 bring about peace &C.
ceptable to all belllgcrents."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
HY Ed L KEEN

United Free. staff Correapondent
LONDON, Aug. fa,--oer.
many 10 working with all her
power fer peace before the full
weight Of America can be
thrown against her. This was
the growing belief In London to-
day. following overnight eonsld-
GRAFTON OF the peace appeal Of
Pope Benedict.
A chorus Of mingled surprise
that his holiness should be so
utsinformed as to the sentI-
ment In allied countries or the
firm decision not 20 accept his
proposals. and OF even derlsior,
rose today In editorials from
the press.
The principal point OF In
terest and discussion OF the
pcpe's peace proposals was the
effect they will have on Rus
ella.
Next comes speculation as TO
the possible effect on Ameri.
can Catholics.
That the proposals cannot. and
viii not. be accepted by England.
France and Italy, Ia taken as a
foregone conclusion.
Wilson Has Outlined Aims
There Is every confidence that
America will turn a deaf ear to the
suggestion of peace conditions.
President Wilson is regarded as
having outlined the aims for which
America is fighting In language
which the entire world can under
stand.
While the official text OF I he
pope's proposals is stiil unavailable
the unofficial intimations OF Il here
give the impression that IL Is In
reality . plea for establishment OF
status quo. as the first basis of
peace.
All allied powers. including
America. have previously stated
this Is impossible.
Proposals IILTimed
The proposals OF his holiness are
regarded as ill-timed. despite the
good Intentions he may have In ad.
vancing them.
The general impression in Eng.
land is that hts peace message is
Of German inspiration. furnished
thru Austria. altho there is dis
position to withhold final judgment
for the present.
Altho the terms as outlined from
unofficial sources are generally
along lines which have been re-
gArded as acceptable to Germany
under present military conditions.
Il Is noted that they go further
than any Germany has so far put
forth.
Fundamentals Ignored
Despite this. however. even such
liberal papers as the Chronicle. re-
GArded the proposals as beyond &C
ceptance BY the allies. because they
do not touch the fundamentals for
which the allies are fighting.
The press comment OF today does
rot show the resentment that ap-
peared when German peace feelers
came. II Is pointed out. however.
That immediate peace negotiations
are Of supreme Importance 10 Ger
many. The desire for peace in
Austria. even more than In Ger.
many. Is well known. The close
connection between the Austrian
court and the Vatican Is a matter
Of history.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Mems Work and Negligee
Shirts Priced at Acc

This lot Of Shirts includes black
Sateen and heavy brown drill with
attached collars; also Numbered
Shirts with stiff bosom and cuffs.
Sizes IL to II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Paper clubs that are inieatr7ict.
ible have been invented for police.
men In England
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Mems Blue Chambray
Work Shirts at 39c

No need TO hesitate in buying a
supply-theyll not likely be this
price again. The Shirts have at
tached collar, handy pocket and
double elbows. Sizes IA to III.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Women's MILDLY
Suits Reduced
to $3.50

Reduced-yes, greatls
reduced are these MILDLY
Suits Of fine white twill,
with patch pockets and
laced sides; also Of plain
chambray with plaid col
lars, belts and cuffs; in
pink and blue. Others Of
percale.
IE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Women's Suits for $5.95

Suits OF wool velour popin and bted styles with
embroidery stitching collars that of contrasting oored
silk Navy blue brown, gray and green.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
MILDLY Suits and
Breakfast Sets
Special 75c

You can have a differ
ent MILDLY Suit or Break
fast Set for every morn
ing when they are but
75c. And they're pretty,
too, in white, pink, blue,
tan and lavender, with
bias band and rick rack
trimming. Some have
Caps 10 match.
CT
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Women's and
Misses Coats
Special $4.95

Splendid Goats arc
these OF all-wool Serge
and Cheviot in three
quarter length. with
single or double~strap
belts and pretty plaid
trimming.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
MILDLY Suits and
Breakfast Sets
Reduced to ST

Just the proper gar
ments for house wear are
these MILDLY Suits and
Breakfast Sets OF ging-
ham and chambray in
light and dark stripes,
novelty plaids and COM
binations OF plain colors
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ON I'll n0R-rIIr nnN MARI
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This special price be
cause there's only a
limited number. The
Coats are OF black and
white check material
also Corduroy. in Coz
penhagen and ROSE
color.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Women's Full
Length Fall
Coats for SEAS

Made OF plaid velonrs,
heavy wool serge and
wool poplin in several
smart styles in navy
blue only. Regular and
some extra large sizes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01


BIB in cut.
ate and manly. His awkwardness had
disappeared. The change was wonder
full and it was all to the good. Here
is a photograph showing before and
after taking and I am sure no patent
medicine advertisement could beat it.
"Wel1, mother and / were delighted
That was ten years ago, and Howard
says the year he spent at the military
academy was the best year of his life.
"Now," said Uncle Dan, with great
earnestness, "when such training does
so much good, makes better citizens and
at the same time fits man to defend
his country, why should not Uncle Sam
furnish this training at the govern
ment's expense? The government has
the right to call anyone to serve in
case of war, and without training, a
man is worth nothing as a soldier. I'm
Gle Sam has splendid new training
camps that will soon be available for
the purpose, therefore, here is double
reason why the Chamberlain bill for
compulsory military training should be
passed at once, so that every boy ply
sically fit may have this training and
not leave it for his parents to pay for.
On account of the expense, not one boy
in so can take the training now. am
glad that you can do so. These big
crops and big prices, find, make the
farmers rather 'cocky,' and that the
ic demanded nv Thorn
Billie was up with the lark the next
morning, more excited and enthusiastic
than ever. He had a plan. He knew
Jimmie owned a colt worth 500; that
he would make almost another $500 on
his potatoes If they turned out well,
and that he had from his previous
savings, bought a S10O Liberty bond.
Billie's plan was to have Jimmie cash
in and go with him. He was disap-
pointed to find that Jimmie would still
lack about $500 of having enough to
see him through. His lip quivering, he
said: I'm mighty sorry to leave jim
mie."
Uncle Dan was silent a moment or
two. then he asked Billie to go down
to the orchard and get him some ap-
| pies to eat on the train. While he was
gone, it was arranged that Uncle Dan
| and Mr.. and Mrs. Graham would adj
vance the money necessary so that
| Jimmie could go. When Billie returned
he was told about it. He ran to the
phone and called Jimmie, saying
| Come on over, run just as fast as you
/ can, I've got the greatest news you
ever heard OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
PRETTY GOOD KIND OF MAN
Was Only Properly Appreciated
by His Neighhors.

''WeIl, he is this kind of a man."
said the livery stable keeper, when I
asked him about his townsman. Dea-
son Opdyke: Last year the deacon
had some extra work to do on his
farm on the upper road, and | hired
out ray old Bill to him. At the end Of
a month the horse came back in good
condition, the deacon paid the price,
and everyone concerned was satisfied,
including Old Bill, [ guess. Along
about Thanksgiving time the deacon
dropped in here and inquired about
the horse. Seemed real pleased when
[ told him Bill was spryer than usual
after his summers work. Asked to
see him. but the horse was out on
q job. Quite member Of society, that
horse is he said, and went away after
inquiring how many horses 1 had in
the stable, boarders and ALL
Thanksgiving morning there wasn't
much doing here after the regular
chores We're done, and we all sat
around the office stove, when the dea-
cons hired man drove up and unload
ed a gunny sack full of something. I
remember thinking he had borrowed
that kind Of satisfied smile of the
deacons as he said I would find a
note inside the bag. I did; and this
was about what it said:
"'You will find enough carrots here
to give every horse in the stable a
good dessert after the regular feed
today. Be sure and have them cut
fine enough so they won't choke, and
tell the horses that Old Bill is stand
ing treat
That's the kind of man I've found
Deacon OpdyLo to be-" said the livery
man, with what I thought was con-
siderable conviction.-Youth's Com
paniOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01

the donor to have them know that
they are thought of An acknowledge
ment of the gift will be returned to
the donor.
The practicability of the plan can
readily be seen. Through the gener-
osity of the various manufacturers
the cost of the articles that have been
donated or quoted as a special price
has reduced the cost to minimum
and eliminated all profit Thus the
most will be secured for the donation
made. The box of good things that
every boy can use, that brings a smile
to his face and a silent prayer of
thanks and appreciation, will be COM
posed of the following articles:
1 box of Soothing Healing Powder.
1 pix. Playing Cards.
1 .. Cigarettes,
1 PIX. Smoking Tobacco.
2 boxes matches.
1 Tube of Tooth Paste.
1 PIX Licorice Chewing Gum.
PIX. Pepsin Gum.
1 PIX. Lime Tablets.
/ PIX MINIS
1 Pencil
Stationery.
All this for FIFTY CENTS through
this plan and every article of practi-
cal use in the Trenches as we'll as
comfort and thought they possess.
bought in a store these articles
would cost $1.10)
This expression Of our patriotic
sentiment has been made possible in
a way that should appeal to every
one whose thoughts go out to the
boys "Over There" surrounded by the
nerve tearing roar of guns, the bru-
tai cold and unending discomfort and
agony of the Trenches. Make their
Christmas as happy as possible.
Donations are earnestly solicited at
once, for the preparation, packing
and shipping must be completed be-
fore November 18th to allow of their
transportation and distribution on
time Surely every one would be
glad to do their bit and avail them
selves of this wonderful opportunity
of making a personal gift to those
brave patriots.
Send checks to Judge" Trench
Christmas Fund, 255 Fifth Avenue,
New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
WHERE
VERMONT
SCORED

A gentleman from Vermont was trav
cling west in a Pullman when a group
of men from Topeka, Kansas, board
ed the train and began to praise their
city to the Vermonter, telling him of
its wide streets and beautiful avenues.
Finally the Vermonter became tired
and said the only thing that would i'm
prove their city would be to make a
seaport.
The enthusiastic Westerners laugh
ed at him and asked how they could
make it a seaport being 50 far from
the ocean.
The Vermonter replied that it would
be very easy task.
"The only thing that you will have
to do" said he, is to lay two inch
pipe from your city to the Gulf of
Mexico Then if you fellows can suck
as hard as you can blow you will have
it seaport inside half an hour"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
YOURLOCAL
NEWSPAPER

Your local newspaper is in no sense
a special child of charity. 1t earns
every dollar it receives and is second
to no enterprise in contributing to the
upbuilding and betterment of the town
and community. It's patrons reap far
more benefits from its pages than its
publisher and in calling for the sup
port of the community, it asks no more
than what in all fairness belongs to it,
Patronize your home paper as you
would any other enterprise, as mat
ter of business, because it directly or
indirectly helps you, and not as mat
ter of charity-C E. Miller in Apache
{Okla.) Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
XMASCHEER
lover THERE"
TOROYS
IN TRENCHES
Individual Gifts Made Possible By
Efforts of Judge and American
Defense Society

"a MERRY XMAS TO YOU" What
a world of sentiment this salutation
is going to mean from you to HIM
over there in the Trenches, some
where in France or Belgium, by
Christmas time. This is what Judges
Trench Christmas Fund will do for
the boys who for the first time have
left their homes for a foreign land to
fight for the most noble cause the
world has ever known and further
more for their country and Uncle
Sam.
With the embarkation of the vari-
Gus units that have been a weekly
occurrence for the past several
months the idea of an extensive fund
was originated by the publishers OF
Judge" who in turn sought the CO.
operation of the American Defense
Society in the successful completion
of the detail of this plan to make
more cheerful the first Xmas that a
great many of our boys will spend a
broad in the Trenchec.
The plan submitted has been au-
thorized by the United States Gov
eminent and endorsed by the United
States Army. The concentration OF
the purchasing power, together witt
the shipping and packing facilities
has made it possible for the individ
ual contributors to convey these gift:
to the individuals desired as well a
those boys unknown personally t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
Reporter WANT ADS Bring Results
THIRDNOTICE
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1t is not q publication merely-it's
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This two-at-one-price offer includes
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| 3. The Companion Home Calendar
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i. McCalFs Magazine-12 fashion
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
APPRECIATION

It was just after q rainstorm and
two men were walking down the street
behind a young woman who was hold
ing her skirt rather high. After an
argument as to the merits of the case,
one of the men stepped forward and
said: pardon me, miss, but aren't you
holding your skirt rather high?"
Haven't I perfect right?" she
snapped.
"You certainly have, Miss, and
peach of a left" he replied.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
WAR TALKS
By UNCLE DAN
Number Six
Billie and Jimmie .7iI Take Military
Training.
Number Six

IT am mighty sorry, Uncle Dan, that
this is your last night with US. Can't
you stay longer? We boys are having
peach of time" said Billie.
We'll, if you get more out Of it in
the way of pleasure than l." said Tn
Gle Dan, you are going some"
billie, have been talking seriously
with your father and mother about
sending you to military academy and
they asked me to talk with you about
It"
"Whoopee!" Billie screamed, like
wild Indian.
'Now, hold your horses" said Uncle
Dan, land listen to me. You know |
sent my boy, Howard, to one of these
schools for year when he was about
your age. He was narrow chested,
stoop shouldered, rather loose jointed {:
he had the big head and needed dis
cipline and physical development. He
was growing fast and / wanted him to
be st>ong physically"
"Say, Uncle Dam" said Billie, ST be-
lieve your description Of Howard fits
me pretty well, eh?'
swell" said Uncle Dan, ito be frank
I think it does; you need the same
thing. Howard did not like it at first.
am told for few weeks he had rough
sledding,' but after he found that the
only way was to obey orders, he caught
the spirit of the institution and liked
it. We did not see him for about six
months, then he came home for few
days. We were astonished at his ap-
pearance. He had gained about 20
pounds in weight, his muscles were as
hard as nails, he stood as straight as
an arrow, he was courteous, consider
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
Man Troubled for Two Years

No one should suffer backache,
rheumatic pains, stiff joints, swollen
sore muscles, when relief can be easily
had. James McCrey, Berrien Center,
Michigan, says he was troubled with
kidney and bladder trouble for two
years. He used several kinds of medi-
cine without relief, but Foley's Kidney
Pills cured him. Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
VICTIMS IF
VARNOT ALWAYS
IN ACTION

There are many victims of the war
that have nots been in action.
Worry about the absent ones; wor-
ry about business conditions, caused
by the world being out of joint.
If your health has been impaired or
you feel let down from these or any
other causes, send for free copy of
Dr. Humphreys Manual on the treat
ment and care of the sick-address
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co.,
156 William St., New York.