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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

WHEN men called under the selective
service law reach the environments they
are given, sa far as practicable, their
choices of army service. Infantry is
most often preferred, artillery second,
engineer divisions are third in popular
ity and quartermasters work fourth.
Investigations so far made by the com
mittee on ciasaifcations Of personnel in
the army, which has the matter in
charge, prove that only 2 per cent OF
the men attempt to secure nonhazard-
GUS positions
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Many Hummina Birds.

Seventeen species of humming birds
are summer visitors in the United
States. These winter from southern
Florida to Central America. Thou
sands of hunlming bird skins are ex-
ported annually from Brazil, Venezuela
and Guiana to be used in the making
Of ornaments.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Notice to Taxpayers.

The tax roll for city, county and
state taxes for 1917 is in my hands for
collection. / will receive payment of
taxes at my office in Henry Wesen-
donk's residence on West Fulton street
on and after Saturday, the 22nd day of
Dec, 1917. Office hours to IL a. m.
and l to p. m. All taxes not paid
before the first day of Feb, 1918, a
penalty will be added.
H. II. Dickinson, City Treas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

In IT'S campaign for the saving of
coal the Fuel Administration declares
the average American home is super
heated. Eminent American physicians
are quoted as saying that room above
SO degrees Fahrenheit is too warm for
health and exposes the occupants to
catarrhal diseases and pneumonia.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Albion
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. will be held
1t the town hall in Albion at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1918, for the
election of officers and the transaction
of other business that may come be-
fore the meeting.
6t2 S. E. Anderson, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

WE WE'RE two years late in organic
ing and equipping an army commensur-
ate with the needs of the times and the
position of our nation. The lesson is
costing us dearly but it should speed
along the establishment of universal
military training. With half the world
on fire, it is poor policy to wait until
the flames envelop us before organic
ing a competent fire department..
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

The death of Hon. John Hicks at San
Antonio, Texas, during the week, from
heart failure, marks the passing Of one
of the few old time newspaper editors
of the state. He has published the
Oshkosh Northwestern for many years,
been minister to both the South Amer
lean countries of Peru and Chile and
enjoyed many political positions of
honor. He has also published several
books of travel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
PriI1glIe Bros. Co.
EdgertOn, Wisconsin.
Stockholders Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the First National Bank of
Edgerton, Wis, for the election of di-
rectors and the transaction Of any
other business that may come before
the meeting, will be held at office of
said bank on Tuesday, the 9Th day of
January, 1918, at $50 p. m.
OSCAR L. OLSON, Cashier.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
stockholders Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Tobacco Exchange Bank Of Ed
gerton, Wis, for the election of d.
rectors and the transaction of any other
business that may come before the
meeting, including amendment to the
bylaws, will be held at office of said
bank on Tuesday, the 9Th day of Janu-
airy, 1918, at o'clock p. m.
w. S. HEDDLEs, Vice President.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

Dear Friends: Please accept my sim
cere thanks for the Christmas gift you
sent which arrived yesterday. Wishing
you all A Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year, | am,
Sincerely Yours,
Sergt. W. R. Olson,
Camp Macarthur, Texas.
Dec. Is, 1917.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

Editor Reporter: Permit me to thank
the good people of Edgerton for their
handsome Christmas remembrance of
their soldier boys.
Geo. A. Dorow,
331st NJ. G. Co.,
Camp Grant.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

City Federation of Women's Clubs:
Dear Friends: The check you mailed
me received and thank you all very
much for your kindness. Wishing you
a Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, I am,
Yours truly,
James Olson,
130th Med. Dept, u. S. N. g.,
Camp Logan, Houston, Texas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

House for rent or SALE Inquire of
w. H. Hutson, city. 5tf
-"CHIPS" Havana sc Cigar
Fresh cow for sale at $50. Inquire
of DR.. Meyers. 4tf
Leave your order for special brick
ice cream for your Christmas and New
Years dinner.-Frank Ash.
House for rent. Inquire of Mrs.
J. Fl. Downey. Phone 118. 5tf
For Sale. A fine registered Poland
boar. Papers go with him. Inquire of
o. N. Jensen, phone 308 F 10.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

City Federation of Women's Clubs:
l thank you for the Christmas check
which | received o. K.
Will Rodenz,
10th F. A. Bat. C,
Douglas, Arizona.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28
Notice

Married and single men from 81 to
40 years Of age, and former soldiers of
adequate military service and not over
45 years of age will be accepted for
enlistment in the National Army and
National Guard, their service being re-
CURED for the guarding of government
property. When practicable they may
serve Uncle Sam in the vicinity of their
homes. c. A. HOEN,
Postmaster.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

Fancy Patent -four $2.75 at Conn's
this week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-12-28

No PosTMAsTER's pay will be in
creased during the war, according to
an order by the Postmaster General.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
i. S. CROPS
ESTIMATE
BbUttISH
Slight sSSiiieg hit Decrease is
Shown From Earlier
Reports

WASHINGTON, Oct. S-War
crops immensely bigger than last
years. but slightly reduced from
previous estimates We're the fore.
cast by the agriculture department
today. Unfsvorahle weather cut the
wheat estimate nearly eight million
bushels In one month Corn fell of
3G.1l7 600 bushels bu' Is still the
greatest crop of its Kind In the coun'
try's history, totaling over 3.2lQr
00o 900 bushels
Decreases over tho previous fore
cast are accounted for largely ihru
the greater accuracy OF estimates as
the crops near final harvest
The spring wheat crop will total
242.450.000 bushels. from indications
on oct This is 909 600 bushels
reduction from the estimate a month
ago The total estimated spring and
wheat Weld this year Is $50 $4,000
bushels. compared TO last years
crop OF 63eSS60oo
The corn crop This yool s esti-
mated at 3.eto.1s5.o0o bushcl. re-
uufffon since Sept uf tt. Z 7 t.NHN
bushels and compared with fast year e
crop. ~ ssh 2ti 600 bu
The NtNFT NflnFlhAi tf'It Will ''f
from Ocf indications as fellows
oats $3.50. 1000 bushels an in
crease since sept of 4..3S2 0o0 hu
Barley 2ol 65a.oo0 bu. decrease 2.-
$50 600
Buckwheat 7Ss6.ooo hu. decrease
wbite potatoes t52o23ooo bu. de-
crease SeS5 0oe
sweet potat s724tooo bu de-
Creaqe Dor 600
FLAX li.225.ooo bu increase 27s.-
600
Rice- a3.5s 600 bu. Increase fioo..
O00
Tobacco l.ets.oe2 600 pounds. in-
crease 1ts3f
Cottan Isof0oo bales decrease
faH 0oN
pears 20 sts 600 ml, Increase mo.
Ample .fTs SEQ .ooo hu. decrease
sugar boots $4,000 toms de-
crease ti1 600.
Bsaus Is.sitooo hu decrease -
80 GOO
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
JAIL. CALLED
DISGRACE
IN REPORT 7
State Charities Board
Tells Supervisors of
UYercrOWdInp
OVercrOWdlng

That sanitary conditions in the
county Jail are "a disgrace to the
community" because OF congestion
in that institution ls the report OF
the committee OF the state board OF
corrections and charities read 10
the county supervisors. Monday
morning. in the frst meeting OF the
annual session OF that BODY
The committee that inspected the
Jail few weeks ago Is composed
OF the following members Judge
Henry ;. Hubert. Samuel Law
renee. county juvenile officer. and j..
= Marx -el4f,aEiF4 r. tAsa r 4All-f4t 4-ff-ttAA4--
county poor commission.
The committee reported that the
jail accommodates but It's prison
ers Since January, 1916. there has
never been a day when less than
100 prisoners have been incarcerat.
ed there. and on one occasion 405
men and women were forced 20 stay
in the place,
The sheriff is not 20 be blamed
for the conditions existing in the
Jail the report declared
The rapid growth OF the commun-
ity ana the apparent shortage Of
court facilities were blamed Tor the
condition
The committee recommended that
the beds and cots used rs over
flow prisoners" be removed and
washable canvas hammocks substi.
tuted II was suggested that each
prisoner be forced 20 battle and
have his clothing disinfected before
being placed with other prisoners
A resident physician Wa also 40
vised To provide more room for
Jail inmates pending the construc
tion Of new jail II was suggested
that new quarters be found for the
sheriff and that his preseni quarters
be fixed M for special prisoners
The report was referred 10 fhC
committee on ways and means
a communication from the state
library commission urging the estab-
fishing of county Libraries was read
10 the board.
The letter pointed out that the
law authorizing county libraries IS
now in effect. and urged the super
visors To take early action on The
matter That too. was referred 10
the committee on ways amt means
The appointment OF q county in
spcctor OF weights and measures
was urged by The state food and
dairy inspector. Who addressed
communication TO that effect 10 Tho
supervisors
The board then adjourned until
II o'clock Tuesday morning
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
NINE INJURED IN
TRAIN SMASH
Johnson and Tener Are Pas
sengers On Wrecked
Penna. Limited

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. Oct s.-Re-
ports AZ noon from the scene OF the
Pennsylvania Limited's crash into
an extra freight train said that nine
persons were injured. two probably
fatally The latter were trainmen.
Ban Johnson, president OF the
American League John k Tener.
head OF the National league. and
Garry Hermann. chairman OF the
National Baseball Commission en-.
route from Chicago TO New York for
the next two games Of the worlds
series were hurled violently from
their berths, other well-known fans
in the coach were shaken up
Those most seriously injured
VIXEN the big locomotives smashed
into each other were James Jacobs,
-. " North tru1OuvTttp, -. and
Ernost Yenny, %, OF Marion, O.
They We're the brakeman and fire
man respectively. OF the freight c.
V. Mylon. engineer OF the freight,
was also badly hur1
A mix-up in signals was said by
the trainmen to have caused the
wreck
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
FINLAND To Be
INDEPENDENT
All Signs Point To Erection of
Province Into a Sep
arate Nation
By J W T MASON
lMrittep for the nIted prc.sl

NEW YORK. Oct SThe inde-
rendence of Finland viii probably
be the first result OF large construc-
tive Importance OF the Russian rcvo-
luton
Events are now occurring Fin
land that lndiaate determination
on tho part Of the inhabitants 10 cs-
tablish full sovereignty for them
selves. n a formal demand IS made
upon the Russian government to
recognize finland's independence.
tbe Kerenskv cabinet would be- com
rellcd 10 agree or would endangeg'
the consistency of is own democrat
De policies Only % minority and
not majority of tho Firms desired
separation from Russia would there
be ground for objection at Petro
grad
neighborhood precedent for
peaceful separation occurred in
1905. when sweden agreed 20 recog
nize The full independence OF Nor
way II tho Firms desire ia become
a sovereign nation there IS no more
reason why they should Dee forced 60
continue linked no Russia than there
formerly was for q continuation Of
the Swedish Norwegian union
Dissolution OF All ties binding Fin
land aud Russia would not mean g
defeat for the Russian revolution,
bur rather a victory, wholly consist
ent with the aims for which The
United States entered Tho war.
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
DETROIT D |: TO
GET COAL
RIGHT AWAY
Promise ed 120 Cars
Daily for Short Time;
Survey Ordered

Detroit is going to shiver with the
cold this winter in spite OF the best
efforts OF tho administration to get
fuel for domestic consumption. This
was made evident Monday morning,
when the committee sent to Wash
ington last. week returned and re-
ported to Mayor Marx IN his Office
on the situation The city can get
thru the winter without actual suf
fering only by dipt OF the most
careful economizlng of fuel
George EnRel city controller,
John G. McCahe. chief OF the de.
partment OF safely engineering. and
Arthur T. Waterfall, chairman OF
the traffic committee of the Board
OF Commerce. attended meeting
In the mayors office which was also
attended by several or thc leading
coal dealers The three men We're
members OF the committee whicn
Went 10 Washington 10 make an APP
peal directly 20 Fuel Administrator
Garfield.
They met With Dr Garfield ana
tho priority shipping board and rep.
resented that Detroit was practi-
cally without fuel that the situation
was so serious thar immediate re-
lief was necessary 20 avoid actual
suffering and that unless Detroit
got coal az once many factories
would be obliged 10 close.
Tho committee reports that 10 had
assurance that coal would De- order
ed 10 Detroit at once az the rate OF
l20 cars day for the next two or
three days The committee was or
dered to return 10 Detroit and make
an official survey of the situation
and furnish he government with
definite figures af once Tho com
mittcc asked Thar 70 cars of coat
q day be- shipped here Cor the next
80 days at least
In asking for this mo committee
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08

frt Nag nAhNAi Ft4bAN TO INF lslN-
erty Joan in Detroit totaled sl.nlt,
500 Sales Chairman Abnor r Iarn.
eds announcement Of Tho otal AZ
the first MONDAY meeting uf sales
men In the Board Of Commerce on
Monday was greeted with Wild
cheers and waving OF handkcr
chiefs
Buf the real thrill of the %. ca-ion
ws furnished by Capt y par.
clay. attached 90 the staff Cen
Carter 0f the central diyi To-
came from Fort Wayne WI br /.
In charge Of thc mohiiizatit q. mo.
tor truck companies, Ga tell bond
statesmen 3r.t what Uncle s m oi-
dier- think of The kaiser aua what
they are planning 10 do to hm
The captBn reused the crowd az
mos go fighting pitch az , fEura
lively ripped the hide on he Ger
man emperor and denounccl aFol.
lotte and pacinst- of his stripe as
traitor who should be d M with
accordingly He mention, f.aFol
lettr Mayor Thompson. Of 'hicago.
and Emma Goldman spo dca'lN
and added
"Somc OF them ought 20 bc lined
up against blank wall and
would give the order TO ar with
good grace
Wo arc goine up against the
vor hing he world ever saw
continued the wiry old vet, ran who
was called back into active service
from the reserve list And 500 have
got 20 approach II in the same spirit
as W. would so after a rattlesnake
We have got 10 use the but uf our
muskets on their heads and We we
got TO run them thu with our bay
onets. We have got 90 go after
the kaiser with his own methods
brutal as they are. for those meth
Ods VIII never change until they are
changed by submission 90 no. iron
hand Of the rest ~ the world
II have no patience win those
who complain about sending or
hoys across the sea 20 nEhl Thank
God. "" can 60 across 90 hghi 10
uut on some other battle-ground
Thank God I can 20 into The
trenches without the haun nc fear
that possibly some bloodfhirsfy iiuu
is mudlating nay daughter ihat SHE
may not bear children OF cuttine
on tho arms of nay son 30 proven
him from carrying arms
Your money and my bii Will wiz
this war Even before iho draft We
had l.2s70o0 men under arms thru
the volunteer system Our navy
has already made a name for itself
tho am not permitted 10 give de-.
tails Some of our bows. who
couldn't wait until the United stmea
got into The fray. have already won
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
CAPT. BARCLAYS SPEECH
To statesmen AROUSES
REAL FIGHTING SPIRIT

great honors az tho front The
time is coning. probably in the next
) 3 months when Black Jack Persh.
top. boys and give EN- hell And
hen that time comes vel not stop
unlil we have planted the stars and
stripes along with the banners OF
our allies on the parapet oil Potts.
dam palace
The captains speech was the eli
max Of a meeting boiling over With
enthusiasm Ycllmaster Ted Reed
WAS on the job with both feet on
- = 4F+A feEe.4a- -H4-f.est- -
ways the signal for the lighting
yell' used In the FIRST campaign
Team No "a. captained by Frank
q smith. Was the first 10 top the
$1,000 mark. This team reported
lG snh.crinuone LntAllnZ- -1ln-- -AA-L-
with very few exceptions all the
city teams were ready wits reports
and their subscriptions 10. led over
s50Jooo In addition Chairman
Larned reported s465.oo0 in sub
scripUons received az the banks IN
the last week
ono alesi-an reported that he
atd written across The face of sub.
acr'ption of backward prospect.
refuses 20 sign When the pros
reci aw that he said
Don turn the damn thing in
Tear up and make out "A new
one
ttI u~.,. ,, r.,.,.,.,.,.4 .Lot %
neWslOys would subscribe 10 one
sl4o-bund each and that the news.
boy would undertake 20 soil 900
bond The announcement was re.
ceitod with cheers
Mos % The organizations work
ug u class G. were ready with re-
port The real estate mon led Tho
list with s7S100 B r $ ephensOn
reported for them The Masons
were next with nine subscriptions
futaling $3.50 The Rotary club
reported sf2 500 the underwriters
$500 the knights of Columbus
Sl3.45 and The kiwanis club $4,000
Ia A. subscriptions
Tho big drive 20 sell p minimum
~ sf3 900 600 OF bonds in Detroit
and WAYNE county before oct p
waa oflc ais inaugurated in front Of
tho city hall a. 9 O'Clock. when
Mayor Marx bought o. 800 bond
from Edwin + Storey q Roy Scout.
who in turn bought a bond from the
mayor AZ the same time Emory
~ clark. president of The First and
old Detroit National bank and Alb
ncr = harmed. sales chairman of the
campaign. purchased bonds from the
scout
Young storey. who is ono OF the
three Eagle Scouts in the city and is
a member ~ troop No 81. has en-
listed for the bond drive and will
fry 10 capture for his troop one OF
The Gags promised by President
Wilson 20 the scout troop In each
state selling the most bonds one
~ his first customers. after the
ceremonies In front ~ the city hall.
was bis father. Reuben a Storey,
of SO 662 Hamilton-ave
Next on the morning program was
the starting OF the Liberty loan
money bag on 'ts way out Wood.
ward ave 10 the Eight Milerdo
whence ' will begin its journey 90
the city hall Well stuffed with
something. and bearing the legend
"t43 600 600 Liberty bond bag paint.
ed on its sides. the bag vas first
turned over 90 the mayor by John
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08

and statesmen. thru The clamor OF
the city streets and the prophets
moving message. thru the words OF
vour children and the conversation
OF your friends We may hearten
and give power 10 all true and loy.
ing and y~e words We NAV silence
The unworthy and the stained Al.
-te4t4f'n.- intent, sYmrafhr and ehed-
icnce are mighty forces and each
one W us is administering them
every day of our lives Every speak
err said Gladstone. gives back 90
his heafhrs In a torrent what they
gave % him in mist 10 shall be
90 thee for a spokesman. says the
old book of Exodus. and lhou shall
be 10 him instead of God We show
the very power of God ia the voices
We sustain or inspire"
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08

W Staley, executive chairman The
mayor In turn. passed II on 20 Po-
lice Commissioner Couzens the lat
ter turned II over 20 Supt Ernest
-Afsrrr-rr --s,+i-s4t
passed II on 20 Inspector James
Sprott The bag was then borne
out 10 the starting point in the po-
lice towing wagon IN charge OF a
policeman and attracted much atten-
tlon along the way. As soon as the
result OF the mornings canvass is
announced. IL will be moved down
the avenue corresponding dis
tRnce II Is estimated that the days s
subscription viii bring il 10 a point
opposite the Ford factory. where ~
will remain under police guard un.
III Tuesday afternoon
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
Pastor atkins Makes Earnest
Plea For freedom of Speech

Speaking of "The Power Behind
tho Voice" In the First Congrega.
fional ohurch. sunday morning. the
Rev. G. 6 Atkins touched upon the
great price paid in sacrifice and
struggle thru the centuries for free
speech. which should make FOR toler.
ance in sfressful times toward those
sincere and honest volcps that may
be- out az consonanCe with popular
opinion
Every spoken word is AZ much
The creation Of rho listener a. The
speakcr.' said Or Atkins. 1t is
great and unccnsidercd responsi
bility 80 one OF US is 30 lost In
the multitude as not to give char
acter and quality 10 the voices Of
the times. You speak thu singers
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
TEUTOnS vAIhLY HURL INFANTRY
AGAINST HAIG'S LINES; PRISONERS
TAKEN AS BROKEN RANKS ROLL BACK

told the government fuel admins
traitors that $4,000 homes in Detroit
were destitute OF fuel Government
.fts-
an exaggeration. but agreed to give
temporary relief on the understand
ing that actual figures would be pre-
sented soon
II was agreed IN Mondays meet.
ing that a stan OF men would be
sent out Monday afternoon to make
a survey OF the city and find out
The exact fuel situation II was d..
Cided 20 have STAFF OF trained men
m tt44F5es-tte every toiteerrtttff
in the city become a part Of the
committee and visit tho household
coal bins. making a report of their
condition The committee expects
10 show that at least a6 900 coal
bins arc absolutely destitute OF coal
II the showing is as bad as that rep
reented by the COmmitteo IL is ex-
pected that the shipment Of 120
cars a day will be continued.
II that schedule is adhered TO-,
Controller Engel says, every family
in the CITY viii DC able 70 purchase
from his de<r the exact amount
of wartime need and no more. II
VIII not be possible for one family
10 have dozen tons in hts cellar
while his ncighbor has none. II will
probably be 1xed. thru an agree
ment among tho city administration.
he government and the national
coal administration that sach fam
ily be supplied thru tho dealers with
q ton. OF coal month That ap-
pears 20 be all the government IS
prepared 20 divert 10 Detroit
As q result OF the work Of the
committee coil began 20 arrive IN
Detroit Monday afternoon. and with
IN he next as hours IL is anticipa ed
consumers viii be able 10 get ono
ton each from their dealers. but
they must not expect another ton
Tor "A month.
Mr. Enecl said hat when The com
mittee got % Washington IL found
similar committee there from cities
an over The country an on thc same
errand, and that it Was only because
of the splendid work OF Congress.
man Doremus that The Detroiters
got such a quick hearing Almost
before Tho, had left the city telo-
graphic orders Went out 30 The
mines and the railroads 70 divert
100 cars nf coal daily 70 Detroit uu
til further notice
Mr. Enecl told The coal dealers
who attended the meeting Monday
fhai ~ they tried 10 shoot fe ur
NOR, ions 0f coal into thc ba emont
or some friend or some person with
"a rul they would nnd their supplies
shut un entirely
The Detroit times., 1917-10-08
Lothario Goes To Claim
His Bride and Finds She's
Gone With Rival SuitOr

Tho romance of SAM Madaness
~ years old. NO lo75 Firush.stv and
Ruth Goldstone. is years old, No
97i Bcaubiea has been shattered
against the cruel rocks of fare
Monday morning Madaness re-
turned to Marriage License Clerk
Joseph Pilarski the permit he oh
tained Saturday 20 marry Miss Cold
stone. The ceremony was TO have