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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
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u. S.-TeutOniC Bre0k

More than forty Americans We're
by the German commerce raider
Moewe, according to Jack" Benson,
I'm American seaman, who has arrived
at Copenhagen.
Or. Alfred Zimmerman German for
eign secretary, speaking in the reich
stag at Berlin on the American situa-
ton, said that 'the United States can
not deny our right to seek allies when
it, already before war has been de-
clared, set the entire world against
us" He added that the United States
has itself practically declared war on
us"
Veterans Of the Spanish war were
called upon to show their patriotism
and loyalty in the present crisis with
Germany in an appeal by their com
mander in chief, II. V. Chisholm, an
nOuncing at Washington that he eX-
poets to raise troops in each state to
be offered to the government for pro-
lection against any foreign foe" as
soon as congress defines some pro-
gram
The class of 1873 midshipmen COM
miSSiOned at the naval academy ut An
napOliS, Md. was told by Secretary
Daniels that the nation expected the
''middieS" to be ready "for the day
that may come when upon your lead
ership may depend the fate of de-
cisive naval engagement"
Reports from all sections of Phila-
delphia tell Of organized efforts being
made in many cities and bOrOughS to
stimulate recruiting in the army, navy
and marine corps, and organization Of
local committees to arouse popular in
terest in defense measures.
The German government will ask
American officials and relief workers
of the American commission for relief
in Belgium to submit to Il period of
news quarantine" the time not to eX-
ceed four weeks, to prevent military
information being given out, says a
dispatch received at Amsterdam.
Amid cheers, shouts, waving of flags
and the flare of photographers flash
lights Companies + and G of the First
Illinois infantry left Chicago.for some
where in Illinois," The troops We're
scheduled to begin guarding point
Of strategic Importance within the
state.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
WAN TADS
ONE CENT A WORD Minimum 15c
LANCASTER TOWN PROPERTY

FOR SALE CHEAP-Good building lot
blks northeast of court house, on
N. Adams st. East front For inform
alton enquire Of Misses Bonn, Lancas-
ter, Wis. 3p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
Washington

The annual food bill Of the average
family has grown from $339.3O in 1913
to $425.54 at present the department
of labor at Washington announced in
a review OF food prices. In ten years,
the departments experts estimate, the
advance in the cost Of food has SO far
outstripped wage increases that the
workman who drew So Il day in 1907
now finds himself just 60 cents a day
worse off.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
Domestic

The house Of representatives of
Massachusetts unanimously and with
out a dissenting word passed resolu-
ton in favor of universal military
training. The senate has passed the
bill.
Mrs. Stella Moore Smith, wealthy
Denver woman, was found not guilty
Of the murder Of her husband, John
Lawrence Smith, her former chauffeur,
whom she shot in her bedroom. The
jury was out only four minutes.
y
Completion of machinery to collect
and disburse a fund of $10,000,0O0 for
families Of 100000 naval volunteers in
case of war was announced by the
Navy League of the United States at
a meeting in Washington.
+
Two hundred and fifty employees Of
the Cudahy Packing company at Kan
sas City, Mo-, began taking out first
citizenship papers at the expense Of
the company.
Twenty persons were killed as the
result of a storm which swept through
Crenshaw, Hale and Pike counties,
Alabama. Many persons were injured.
*
Joe Frisll, a Russian, recently dis
charged inmate of the Los Angeles,
Cal, county farm, shot and killed Karl
Trautermann and Frank Roth, Ger
mans, and killed himself. Attendants
said Frisk and the Germans frequently
discussed the war.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-Town property of two
acres, or II lots. Good house of s
rooms, electric lights; water in house;
good cellar. Pasture with running
water. Barn for stock or car. Sold
reasonable. Address inquiries to
Herald office. life
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FARM FOR SALE--18O acres, located
IL miles east of Mt. Hope. Mostly
under cultivation, with fair improve
ments. Good water For further par
ticulars see Oscar Heberlein, the shoe
man, Lancaster, Wis. 24tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
Fishing Notice.

Because of danger of fire, we for
bid all fishing with spears and torch
es on our premises.
VIM. SEEKER, Fred Gillian,
6p3 Potosi, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
LOST AND FOUND

FOR SALE-Rose-Com and Silver
Spangled Hamburg and also Rose
Combed Rhode Island Red thorough
bred day old chicks, at 127ac each.
Please order early.
MRS. CHAS. Fl. VESPERMAN,
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-Choice Wisconsin corn
farms, $4,000 to $4,000 acre. Sas-
katchewan wheat lands, $500 to $50
an acre. Best school advantages. w.
H. Putnam, River Falls, Wisconsin. 5-4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
Mexican Revolt

Francisco Villa, at the head of cav
airy force of $500 men, made a deter
mined attempt to capture Chihuahua
City, but was driven back with the
loss Of,330 in killed and wounded. Five
hundred prisoners We're taken by the
government forces.
w. HI. 7. Buckingham, general man
ager OF the Aguila Oil company, on the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and his cash
Ter, named Zimmerman, were killed by
bandits at Nanchital, Mex.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

Gen. George w. Goethals has accept
ed the position of state engineer of
the proposed $15,OOO,OOO state highway
system and will be advisory engineer
of the proposed Hudson river traffic
tunnel and other state engineering.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

advance in the cost Of food has SO far
Outstripped wage increases that the
workman who drew So Il day in 1907
now finds himself just 60 cents a day
worse off.
Senator Chamberlain, chairman of
the military committee of the upper
body, called at the White House in
Washington to tell the president that
he should embody in his message a
flat recommendation for universal
military training Chamberlain eX-
planned the conference was held part
ly at the instance of the president"
and partly at his own request.
Virgin islands, the ancient name Of
the group, has been revived as the
temporary designation of Uncle Sans
newest possession, formerly the Dan
iSh West Indies, the navy department
announced at Washington, in making
public plans for the formal taking over
of the islands. The American governor
of the islands will be Admiral James
n. Oliver, late chief of the bureau of
intelligence.
That the United States has made in
formal inquiry of General Carranza
concerning German activities in Mex
leo was indicated by state department
officials at Washington. 1t was admit
ted that the department had heard ru-
mOrs concerning massing of Germans
at ToTeOn and elsewhere.
Secretary Houston issued state
ment at Washington calling on the
farmers of the United States to strive
this year for the ''highest standard of
efficiency in production and conserva-
ton of food" Economic and patriotic
reasons. the secretary said, were re-
spOnsible for the plea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

DIR GAULT is again doing general
medicine and surgery; calls city and
country promptly attended; special
attention given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

More than forty Americans were
among the prisoners taken to Germany
ny the German commerce raider
MoeWe according to Jack" Benson,
I'm American seaman who has arrived
at Copenhagen.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-The D. Weber residence,
2 blks west of court house, 8-room
house; grounds 120x13O it.; east front
Enquire Of L. Weber, Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
PROFESSIONAL

VIM. ]. BENNETT, v. c. M.-Teacher
of Violin, Mandolin, Viola, Voice
Lancaster, Wis. 4tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

DIR. MOORE is again specializing In
the treatment of pyorrhea and dis
eases of the teeth and gums. Special
emetine treatment expertly given
Cases from out of the city will receive
prompt attention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-8-room modern house
with 27A lots of ground. Will sell
as much land to purchaser as he de-
sires. Located 2 blks northwest Of
postoffice, known as the B. Stoll resi-
dence. Jas. E. Bailie, Adm, Lancas-
ter, Wisconsin. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-I offer my home in the
north part of the city of Lancaster for
sale. r. A. Watkins, Lancaster. Wis
cOnSln. 21tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

If saloon is a good thing, why
charge it such a heavy license?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

FOR SALE-Bull calf Thoroughbred
Shorthorn. Papers go with him.
Phone Frank Zeller, r. F. D. No. 2,
Lancaster, Wis Cpl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
FOR RENT-PASTURE

FOR RENT-9O acres in
town of E11enbOrO. See Allen T..
Farmers phone. 4p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04
FOR Subdivisions

FOR SALE-Cheap if taken at once,
bay mare. VIM. Harberts. 6tfc.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-04-04

During the week ending March %,
2,314 ships over 100 tons net arrived at
ports in the United Kingdom, accord
ing to an official statement issued at
London.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
Local Shops and Eating Places Under
New Ruling Ready to Meet Require
mentS Of Government
MAY CHANGE SIZE
AND QUALITY OF LOAF
More WheaiIess Days Predicted; Chicka-
sha Firms Do Their Bit Regardless;
Ask Cooperation

All of the local dealers who come
under the provisions OF the presidents
proclamation relative to the licensing
Of bakers and eating places which
consume ten or more barrels Of flour
monthly have either already taken cut
their license or are making prepare
tions to do so.
Sure, the bakers win comply with
the new regulations under government
license" said the manager Of one
Chickasha bakery today. 1T is true
the new regulations announced by the
food administrator will make many
adjustments in the bakery business
necessary and the public should be ad-
vised of this that 1t may appreciate
the difficulties and sacrifices involved
"The reduction of some and the linn
itation of other extra ingredients such
as sugar, milk and shortening, will
make it necessary to study new pro.
cesses in mixing, fermentation. mould
ing and Baking. in order to produce
satisfactory results, and as yet the
food administration has not told us
how to do this. 1t is all up to the
baker and some of US may be inclined
to feel that we are being asked to
make bricks without straw. But good
bread will be baked, possibly not SO
rich, and maybe that will be the bet
ter for all Of us"
So If the housewife after December
10, discovers a difference in the fla
yor and appearance of her bakers
bread, there will be nothing to do but
educate their palates to the new fla
vor and think of liberty and Uncle
Sam.
The regulations" said another ba-
ker, contain nothing about mixing
other cereals or vegetable products
Continued on Page Eight.)
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
S. COURT
WINDS UP
BIG MEET
Grinds Through Heavy Docket; Finishes
On Schedule; No Sensational Cases;
Prisoners 10 Serve Time

A strenuous two weeks for the fed
eral official closed last night when
the final case on the U. S. court dock
ct was disposed Of, allowing Judge
Woodrough and the retinue Of court
attaches to HE themselves hence.
Judge Woodrough will return to Ne
braska and the remainder of the Off
cials, including clerks, attorneys and
deputy marshals took up their journey
to the eastern part of the state. The
majority Of them headed for Musko.
gee.
During the term, the court handled
a total of seventy-eight criminal
cases. The majority Of these were
whiskey cases, there being a few for
embezzlement The only case that
gave promise of being of more than
ordinary interest was the case against
Maxine Morrison. a white slavery
charge The case missed fire when
the principal witness could not be To-
Gated This witness. a girl, was de-
tanned in federal jail for some time
and 1t was thought that the case
would go to trial at Musaogee or Ard
more When it was seen, however,
that it would be impossible to try the
case then, the witness was released.
An effort to locate her for this tim
Of court failed, and the case was con
tinued
Many Of the regulars" sat up and
.ook some notice previous to the open
ng Of court, for the reason that they
saw some entertainment in the offing.
This, they presumed would be when
he anti-draft cases would be heard,
but when this class of case also miss
I'd fire, owing to the fact that the
grand jury was ordered to convene in
Continued on Page Eighty
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
PLAY
FOR CHAMP
RAG HERE
Local Bugs After CameiIBeIweeu Okla
hOma CRY and Winner Of Medill; MARI
shall BiCkering Today

That Chickasha may yet see a bat
tie for state football title in high
school circles this year was evident
this morning when movement was
started to bring the final gridiron
contest of the state to University
field.
There Is some preliminary bicker-
ing to be staged before the final
blow-off. Medill and Marshall Will
fight it out on Boyd field at
Oklahoma university today to see
which eleven tangles up with Okla
homa City, central conference
champs, for the right to wear the
Oklahoma 1917 crown This game
as well as the firal battle must be
staged on neutral SOIL hence the de-
cision to play 1t at Norman
Local enthusiasts are Of the opin-
ion that the final struggle could be
staged IN Chickasha, as wen or bet
ter than at any toher point. The
game must be played on neutral ter
ritory One game in the final series
is being played at Norman. Chicka.
sha has good field and the game is
sure Of good support here. Like
wise, it is being pointed out, Chicka-
sha is well located geographically
and has ample railroad facilities. 1t
Is known that Oklahoma City and
Coach Barnes is Impress
ed with Chickasha as a probable lo-
cation for the battle One Chickasha
man stated that he talked with the
Medil coach at Oklahoma City on
day and was confident
that in the event MedllI is winner in
The semi-finaIs, this place would suit
the Medll plot as battle ground
It would be a battle worth seeng and |
Chickasha is going after it.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
CONGRESS
CONVENES
ON MONDAY
BY United Press.

by united freSs.
Washington, Dec 1.-The second
session of the sixty-fifth congress
will convene Monday. Congressman
from all parts of the country are
bringing queries from their constit-
uents about the war policies, the war
bills that were passed at the last ses-
sion and the new measures that are
likely to come at the session that is
about to convene. In all, a great
deal Of interest is being shown which
leads congressman to believe that the
people are beginning to realize the
vastness Of the struggle in which the
nation is now engaged.
it was announced today that the
president would deliver his message
at 1890 Tuesday to the members Of
both houses which will be assembled
IN joint session. It is thought that
the presidents message will be one
cf the most important that has ever
been delivered. It is not known def
nitely what the message will deal
with as it had not been completed
today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
eerman Peaee TaIk.

BY United rTcss.
Berlin, Dec. fit is absurd TO
think that Germany win enter a
peace conference with large aims,
War Minister Kuehlmann stated in
a speech before the reichstag today
II the ententes want conditions
made known. the way is simple, but
they want victory. he declared.
He referred to Germany and her
allies as having placed themselves
On the foundation OF the papal peace
note Of last August and said that ev-
cry ground had been removed for the
foolish argument that the object
OF her enemies was to destroy Ger
man militarism which was destroy
ing the peace Of nations He said
1T has been shown where. in truth,
the Ieace-oying militarism can be
he Italian minister. sonnini, in
his speech October 26, expressly
waived the thought Of general dis
armament and Premier clemenceau
goes so far in cypicism as to ex-
pressly shut out Germany and Aus.
from the peaceful com
munity Of nations Of the future when
right shall take the place Of armed
force Premier Lloyd-George has de-
elared distinctly that the aim Of the
war is the destruction Of German
and that the war must be
continued until this end is reached.
Indeed, the lust OF conquest falsely
to us, is now placed be-
fore the world through the publica-
tion Of secret reateies by the Russian
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
MRS. DE SAULLES'
FATE in HANDS
OF JURY TONIGHT
By United Press.

BY United Press.
Mineola, Long Island. Dee THE
fate Of Mrs. De saulles, who is al
legged to have murdered her husband,
will be in the hands OF the jury to-
night. Both sides rested Ia their
case shortly before noon today
The alienist witnesses who testi-
fled for the state reruted the claim
Of the expert witnesses for the de-
tense that the defendant was not re-
sponsible when she shot her hus-
band.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
statement AIds RuasIa.

~ United PFesA
Paris. Dec. l.--That Americas
greatest aid to Russia will be to as
sumo the leadership in the move
ment for the allies to restate their
war aims in unmiatakable language.
Is the opinion Of the Russian enyoyn
to the inter-a.lied conference, The
American mission win back such aid
to the struggling democracy. 1t was
stated today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
pINNER ro coL. suee

Col. ]. D. sugg of San Angelo,
Tex, is spending several days in
Chickasha. Today he was the din
ner guest Of Col. and Mrs. G. ".
Barefoot at their home.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
VERDICT REruRNEo

by UnIteu Ffess.
San Antonio, Tex. Dec. IA YER
dict was returned late yesterday IN
the case against the sixty-three ne
grose connected with the Houston
riots The verdict will be reviewed
today and If approved il viii be sent
back to the court for further ;onsid-
Grafton.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
Supreme Council Meets.

8y United Press.
Versailles, France, Dec. MEM
bers Of the allied supreme war coun-
ell met in important session today.
Premier clemenceau Of France, is
president. Colonel House and Cen
eral Bliss are the two American del
egates present at the council. The
members Immediately attacked the
problems discussed at the inter.aIlIed
conference at Paris.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
UpheaVal Pending Enjoys 10 Peace
Farley Strive 10 Reach Agreement
Before Crash Comes
FRANK STATEMENT
WOULD AID RUSSIA
America Champion Of Struggling DemOc-
raey Supreme War Council in Sss-
sion; German Peace Talk
By United prens

BY United Press.
Stockholm, Dec LA number OF
Russian provinces are planning an
anti-Bolsheviki revolt The Bolshe-
Wiki commissaries are resigning.
Trotsky and Lenine are wildly striv.
ing to reach a separate peace with
Germany before the deluge in Russia
comes.
Separate peace means the beginning
of a wide civil war IN Russia. This
Information came direct from Petro.
grad today.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
MAY CLOSE SCHOOLS
OF NORTH CENTRAL
STATES FOR PERIOD
By United Press.

Washington, Dec. IA plan to
close the schools in the north cen
trail states during the months Of Jan
uary and February has been submit
ted to the fuel Administration it was
learned today. The plans suggest
the fact that there is not enough
coal being moved to meet the re-
ouirements.
At present the situation IS said to
be very critical as several thousands
Of children will not be able to finish
their schooling this year unless more
coal be used to this section OF the
country.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
Ground Uttered With German Dead; Tom
mics dig In;" In Midst Of
Shattered Bodies
ENEMY LOSES HOPE
OF REGAINING GROUND
No Renewed Attacks; TeuIOns Claim VIC
tories; Sammies Get Two Feeds;
ROumanian Situation Difficult
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
With the British Armies in France
Dec. 1.-The British forces are hold.
ing the ground between Moeuvres
and Bourbon wood today, and are
clinging to a field of horrors.
The ground is Uttered with Ger
man dead The British dug in"
amidst the shattered human bodies
and implements Of war. abandoned
by the Germans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
Difficulties Presented.
By United Press

y WAIE1W = Ig3E-
Washington, Dec. THE encour-
aging Of Roumania is now difficult
Position on account of Russia's de-
Election. President Wilson today sent
a message to the Roumanian king,
promising support now and at the
peace table after the war.
The president also wired the ia
panese emperor that he trusted the
results OF Count Ishii's visit to Amer
lea would be as happy and perma-
nent as the enduring friendship OF
the feople Of America and Japan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
4sammIesv Gorge Themselves.

~ CAAtNN 4 ACoAs
American Field Headquarters in
France, Dec. lone group of troops
in tho front line trenches got big
Thanksgiving feed. Behind the lines
the first troops to enter the trenches
got double feed. They were serv.
ed dinner Friday duplicating the
feast served on Thursday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
spirit OF '7sp
By United Press.

Washington, Dec Secretary Nc
Adoo made a patriotic appeal today
to the boys and girls Of the nation to
teach their elders by saving and maxi
ing sacrifices. "If this is done, the
secretary declared, 1T will insull
the spirit Of '76 into twenty millions
of homes"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
syna,s Gains Stick.
By United Press.

BY United Press.
London, Dec THE Germans
have apparently lost all hope Of
wrestling back any Of the gains made
by the forces of General Byng, ac-
cording to the statement issued to.
day. No attempt has been made to
renew the attacks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-12-01
RerIln claim suceeases.

BY United Press.
Berlin, Dec. between Moeuvres
and the Bourbon wood and from Fon-
taine to LaFolie, the Germans have
repulsed the enemy, according to the
statement contained IN the official re-
port.
This report also claims the cap,
ture Of Cornelieu and Villers, with
1000 prisoners in attacks on the Cam
0rai sector.