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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Milton

News has been received that Presi-
dent Daland will soon be with US, and
we will be glad to welcome him home.
C. A.. Emerson has purchased the
new business block of DR.. G. E. Cros-
ley, occupied by Howard Stewart and
w. w. Clarke.
F. l.. Hull is building a large addi-
ton on the rear of the garage building
occupied by Cullen & Harte. Mr.. Hen
derson of Edgerton is laying the brick.
Charity Huffman Baker, widow of
the late Silas w. Baker, after an i'll
ness of only week, passed away Sat-
urday afternoon, April 20, 1917.
The necessary petition has been filed
calling for a special election on the
town hall question again. The date has
been set for Tuesday, May 10Th. The
amount of bonds, $4,000, and other
details are the same as voted upon at
the town meeting.
Four Milton Junction boys, students
in Milton college, went to Whitewater
Monday night and enlisted as recruits
in Co. C., 1st Wis. National Guard.
They were Dwight Hinkley, George
Greenman, Paul Kelly and Dewey
Bond All passed the physical exam
ination and took the oath of allegiance.
Joseph Charles Goodrich, son of Ezra
and Elizabeth Goodrich, was born in
Milton, Wis, June "a, 1854. He died at
Milton April %, 1917, being almost 60
years of age. During the past twelve
or thirteen years he was the accommo-
dating agent of the Wells, Fargo Elk
press Co. here. His services in this
capacity were appreciated by patrons
of the office as we'll as by the company
which employed him, three representa-
tives of which attended the funeral.
Besides Mrs. Goodrich and Lois, sis
ter, Mrs. G. w. Post, survive him.
These have the sincere sympathy of the
community in the loss which they have
sustained.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Notice TO Contractors.
STORM SEWER,

Office of the City Clerk, Edgerton,
Wisconsin, May 10, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received by
the Street Assessment Committee of
the City of Edgerton at the Council
Chambers in said City on the 21st day
of May, 1917, until 700 p. M, for the
furnishing of all material and doing the
work necessary and required to con-
struct storm sewer on Main street in
said City from Fulton street to Lawton
street, according to the plans and spec
ifications on file in this office.
Work to be completed on or before
June 80, 1917.
Each bidder must accompany his bid
with contract with suretles as pro-
vided by law and all bids must be made
on forms furnished by the City, which
may be obtained at the office of the
city clerk.
Payment for the work shall be by
city orders.
The right to reject any and all bids
is expressly reserved.
25t2 H. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11

First Publication May II, 1917, last
publication June Is, 1917
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
In Circuit Court for the County of Rock
Clara G. Guinness, Plaintiff,
VS..
Sanford O. Gunnes, Defendant.
State of Wisconsin to the said De-
fendant:'
You are hereby summoned to appear
within twenty days after the service of
this summons. exclusive Of the day of
service, and defend the above entitled
action IN the Court aforesaid; and in
case of your failure so to do, judgment
will be rendered against you according
to the demand of the complaint; of
which a copy is herewith served upon
you.
G. W. BLANCHARD,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
Postoffice address: Edgerton, Rock
county, Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Oeerfe!d

Richard Zechzer last Tuesday pur-
chased of Ole Simonson the lots and
building until recently occupied by Ed
wards e Nestestue as garage. The
consideration was $1250
Mrs. James Kanouse, aged 70, died
at her home in Cottage Grove Sunday
night. Mrs. was born in Iowa and
came to Madison with her parents when
she was 10 years old, settling in Pierce
vile. At the age of Is she was mar
ried to Peter Kanouse and moved with
him to Snn Prairie township where she
resided until two years ago. One son
was born to the union.
Rev. G. G. Krostu, pastor of the
East and West churches, stated that
Pensioners of East Koshkonong were
receiving letters from Norway, saying
some of the people were living on moss
mixed slightly with food stuffs and that
others were starving to death. One
person wrote that previous to the war
between Germany and the United
States there were opportunities for
purchasing food, but now it all goes to
England and nothing can be had.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
HOw,S This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known f. j..
Cheney for the last 15 years and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimon-
ials sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11

For Sale-Poultry houses; cheap if
taken quick. Inquire at this office.
Have your yard cleaned up, rugs
beat or any odd job, 10c an hour. Call
up DR.. Meyers Y. M. C. A. class.
"A few household goods for sale.
Inquire of Henry Wesendonk, Edger-
ton. If
WANTED Competent girl for general
housework, without washing. Wages
$500. Address or call Mrs. w. F.
Palmer, 8O2 Court St., GAINESVILLE, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Swift's Tobacco Fertilizer.

The last five years on the farm |
used Swift's Tobacco Fertilizer and
was so pleased with the results that |
have secured the agency for Edgerton
and Stoughton territory.
FRANK PEARSON.
At L. N. Pomeroy paint store. Phone
257. 2Otf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
locals to NeWcasfIe.W

ITO carry Goals to Newcastle means
to do something that is superfuous.
Newcastle being great coal field.
carrying Goals there would be type
of unnecessary action. The French
have saying Ito carry water to the
river" for the same thing, and there
are several Latin equivalents.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Bad Habit All Too Prevalent.

The unconscious fault of interrupt
ing is SO prevalent that Robert Louis
Stevenson once paid the following
tribute to his deceased friend, James
Ferrier: ''He was the only man I
ever knew who did not habitually in
terrupt."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11

For upholstering and repairing
when your furniture looks shabby and
needs renovating, see Fingal. Phone
80, shop over Andrew Berry's wagon
shop.
-Kiln-dried, high testing seed corn.
Golden Glow, Wis. No. IL, for sale.-
w. T. P. & Co. 23t2
WANTED = Girl for general house
work. Apply at this office.
For RENT-Two nice sleeping rooms
over Morrissey's cigar store. Inquire
of w. Fl. Morrissey.
-Iron-clad storage warehouse for
rent. 98x40 feet floor space. Inquire
OF w. F. Mabbett.
Wanted to buy second hand to-
bacco setter. Notify this Office.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
Wood for Sale.

Good burr oak wood for sale by r. G.
Spike, at SIS. so per cord on the ground.
Across the road from the Sheepskin
school house. Terms cash.
R. C. SPIKE,
Phone 1923 Black. Edgerton, Wis.
52tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11
For Sale.

Some of the very best farms in this
at very reasonable prices;
also city property.
E. M. LADD, Agent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11

Let us clean and press your clothes.
We also do all kinds of altering and
repairing. We make speciality of
cleaning and pressing ladies clothes,
hats. gloves, etc. -Roeber & Robinson,
above First National Bank. TIFF
Two new office rooms to rent, So
per month including steam heat. Prin-
ole Bros. new building. 9tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-05-11

"A launch for sale or trade. Ask
c.. E. Shannon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
MAINE NEWS IN BRIEF

Clarence Speakman, son Of Mr.. and
served II months with the allied armies
and has yet to receive a scratch. Mr..
Speakman has written home interesting
letters, in which he told of his many for
tunate escapes from injury. In one in
stance he was buried in ground by an eX-
ploson and unearthed the next second by
a shell. In his last letter, which was
dated May q. 1917, Mr.. Speakman states
that many American soldiers and sailors
have already arrived, and that the French
are tensely awaiting the arrival of many
more American soldiers. He ends his let
ter by saying: Il have been through a
lot, and | expect to go through a whole
lot more
1t is understood that a portion of the
Henry Irish farm. formerly owned by
Jonas Edwards and located on the Me
chanic Falls line about three miles from
the city of Auburn. has been looked over
by military men with a view to establish
ing a training camp there. The land and
its location are said to be especially
adapted for military purposes.-Lewiston
Sun June %.
Among those discharged from the
Plattsburg training camp are +. B. futile
of Auburn and Edwin H. Blanchard of
Brunswick
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

Messrs. Small and Bangs of Machias-
port, who recently sold their cannery at
Machiasport to a Chicago Syndicate, have
purchased the cannery owned by the Adj
olson Cannery Co at Addison. They
have also purchased additional land adj
joining the cannery and land on the op-
poslte side of the road including the
buildings thereon, also the general store
with stock and trade owend by Elbridge
T. Cole. They will build some additional
buildings, including a large storage ware
mouse and several cottages for their help.
IheY VIII commence a once to put the
cannery in readiness for the seasons
work which will start right away after
July 4. Messrs. Small and Bangs are we'll
and favorahly known business men
throughout Washington county, Mr..
Bangs having leased the cannery at AL
bon for several years
Eager for a chance to see actual SER
vice in Europe's great war, Sergeant John
Manning who for many years was a
member of the First Company, c. A. c..
at Fort Mckinley, left this city shortly
after England had entered the conflict.
tie went TO Canada and enlisted in one
OF the Canadian regiments for overseas
service. His wish for actual fighting was
fulfilled and according to information re-
celved in this city he is now back in Ca
NADIA slowly recovering from wounds in
ficted by shrapnel Somewhere in
France. Now he is anxious to return to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

The hotel erected by the Fort Fair
field Hotel Co. at Fort Fairfield and
which will soon he completed, has been
namcd The Plymouth. This name is
reminder of the days in the early his
tory of Fort Fairfield, when a greater
Tart of what is now Fort Fairfield was
known as the Plymouth Grant. The
hotel. when completed, will he ono Of
tho finest in Maine, and the only hotel
north of Bangor thoroughly equipped
with electric elevators and other such
modern convcnicnCes.
immigration Inspector Samuel II
Howes of Portland went to Lewiston
Saturday and took into custody John and
Emma Henry, husband and wife of Lewis
ton. charged with evading the immigra-
ton laws. Henry has lived In Lewiston
many years but went to Montreal several
months ago, where he remained until the
latter part of May, when he returned.
despite the law preventing his return TO
the United States. The couple were re-
manded to Auburn Jail to await further
action by the Federal authorities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

the town, was Respondent over money
matters, and his mind was slightly af-
fected. The attending physician was
successful in saving the patients life.
The Cumberland County Power &
Light Company is to have a part in
the boom in ship building here through
the contract 10 furnish power for the
shipyard at East Deering. The lines
are in process of construction and the
straight land part of it will lie zone
soon. AS a part of the equipment,
however, a submarine cable VIII have
to be laid under the draw of the
bridges and to lay this the permission
Of several high governmental officials
has first to be secured. 1t will take
some time to work this through all of
the necessary channels and by that
time probably the shore part of the
work Will have been done and the yard
will be ready to start in using electric
poWer.-Portland Express.
ArthuS x. Purinton, q Well-known
Bath newspaper man. has been in the
city this week. casting an eagle eye
at automobiles to see if thcv are
oheying the State regulations as to
license number, etc. A Rockland
business man was held up because his
car had no tail light, and he was fined
SO and costs. Mr.. Purinton was APP
pointed by Gov Milliken to look after
the enforcement of these laws. and if
he is as successful in spnttinc tho de-
llnquentS as he is Bath news items
there will be something doing in the
municipal courts. With him here this
week was another State detective Mr.
Snow.-Rockland Courier Gazette.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

| the United States because America has
entered the war. and join his old COM
pany, but it is understood that he must
see his fighting service as a Canadian SOL
dier and that he will be sent back to the
front as Il Canadian soldier when he re-
covers from his wounds. Sergeant Man
ming was in the United States Army for
about Is years and came to Portland after
having seen service in the Philippine
Islands.-Portland Express.
A Portland vessel, the new Alice NJ.
Doughty has achieved the honor of be-
ing the first fisherman from Portland to-
land fare of sword fish. This was land
ed at Boston Wednesday and consisted
OF So fine fish which sold at % cents a
pound stocking $1,000 for the vessel The
Doughty also has the honor of having the
second trip to be landed at any port, the
first trip being only a small one landed by
a sloop.
More than 500 boys of the parochial
schools of Portland We're guests of Ri
Rev Bishop Louis Walsh at an outing
at Little Diamond Island, leaving Gus
tom House wharf Wednesday morning
and returning late in the afternoon. The
morning was taken up by sports followed
by delicious lunch at noon. In the
afternoon, a ball game between the Cath
olic Institute team of the grammar school
league and a team composed Of former
institute stars resulted in a 15-li victory
for the alumni.
Clerk of Courts F. II. Thompson of
Bath has received a registration card
signed by I.orng Wallace who was away
on a fishing trip registration day. 1t
came with letter from the United states
Attorney in Portland. This makes a total
of AL eligible for the draft in Sagadahoc
county.
A dose of Paris green came near
causing the death of J. Henry Patter-
son of Old Orchard. Wednesday even
irg Patterson former employee of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02

moaned so pitifully that the officer
could scarcely hold back his comrades
from certain death in attempting to
bring him in. Taxing his brains for
plan of rescue. his eye fell on a stray
tykc. which was accustomed to run to
and fro between the British and Ger
man trenches, finding friends in each.
He quickly wrote a note: will you
allow US to bring our man in?" Tied
il round the dogs neck and sent him
scamp2ring across to the German line.
In a few minutes the animal returned
with the reply: will give you five
minutes" Instantly the officer and a
couple of his men seized a stretcher
and were over the top, They got their
man into safety in four minutes. and
gave the enemy a cheer. by way Of
thanks, before both sides returned to
buSincsS.-LOndOn Chronicle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
A Nice Dou Story.

A rather nice dog story" from the
trenches. In a section of the line
where the enemy's trenches were only
some 80 yards away there had been stiff
fighting. and one of our men left badly
wounded midway between the lines
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
Behind the Guns Is the
Ceaseless Throb
Of Motors

~ UT Of Verdun southwest runs a road,
+ about 20 miles long, which is known all France
~ The Sacred Way. It the only passage left
for supplies within a fortnight after the opening Of
the attack Verdun And it open only
relatively for the heavier could with their
shells. Over for months the alI-impoant supplies
and the renforcements for the of Nveie and Petan
moved steadily by motor truck. Along side
tnuous Of loaded trucks despatched from village
raihead verdun Back along the other side
continuous stream Of trucks and motor ambuances
from empty. If truck out Of commission by
shell by accident dumped to side Of the road
await repairs The closed and the trucks moved
Riga through Dvinsk and Minsk to Odessa,
n wild range down
mountainous land of Macedonia and the sands Of
Mesopotama the explored other
the of BrussioH Serial Of
the reconquering English at kut eel Amara
Sometimes dangerous ventured
by day. and the trucks have become nocturnal Of
burdens And often the only thoroushfare which they
used the they cut for themselves the path
less ranges and deserts.
In the the Mexican border,
and n Pershns's punitive Mexico the motor
truck Uncle feaIty n dependable,
senta Whether the supplies they
stationed in what training
stronghold freight the diff.
ference between adequate and disaster for
nss column the trucks stood up to the job that their
"bit"
designed labors pro-
the trucks in develop
stamina and the adapabiIy for part both
dramatic in modern
The truck, the ambulance the motor car
ALL doing yeoman n fight fore democracy
today absolute necessity in the life
of nations and of business
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-02
new WHY'S six
ABEAUTIFUL CAR

The first new WHY'S Six, in mauve
has been received and NJ. p. Wight, the
Augusta dealer cordially invites buy
ers to arrange for a demonstration by
appointment.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-29

other ration could bc used with such
satisfactory results in the making of
such rapid gains as those referred IL.
Ii is pointed out by the Nebraska
station, bernllse ot It's palalahillty.
horses are liable to eat too much ~
faIia II they are permitted IL have
free access Ia II. One pound Of alfalfa
hay and one and One-fourth pounds NJ
grain per day for each hundred pounds
of II horses weight were fOlnd IL make
Il good ration for q working horse.
This would mcan that ali animal
weighing 100 pounds would require
twelve pounds IT hay daily and fifteen
pounds q! grain.
II is Il we'll known fact that horses
like alfalfa stems. and for thar reason
the refuse irnm cattle racks may he
utilized hy feeding il tn horses. First
ana second cuttings are more apt In he
free Of mold aud dust than later cut
ingS. and II is therefore desirable To
feed horses from that part Of the sup.
ply.
The practice Of wetting alfalfa Is
condemned hy the Nebraska station.
and it Is Furthermore recommended
that If alfalfa Is used at ali IL should
he used regularly. Sudden changes
from this form Of roushagp tn other
forms is apt IL derange the digestive
system.
The principal precaution that should
be taken in the Use of alfalfa for
horses is Ia avoid allowing animals To
gorge themselves.
II should he remembered that alfalfa
hay is flesh former rather than Il far
forming food. and 1t is practically of
the same composition as wheat bran
and is considered 10 he Of equal value
with that product In the horse ration.
In conjunction with corn 1t makes al
most q perfectly balanced ration.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-29
use OF KEROSENE IN
THE POULTRY HOUSE

Cleanliness and the periodical use Of
q good dlslnfectant are the strongest
bulwarks against disease and vermin,
and they should he given II cOnsplcn-
Gus place In the routine Of every we'll
regulated poultry farm. writes ii. \.
Roberts In the Philadelphia Ledger.
For the destruction Of mites which
hide and breed In the cracks and crev.
Ices of poultry houses kerosene Is val
liable. Even 80. It's superiority over
other insecticides lies IN ils flowing
and penetrating qualities. Being n
thin oil. It will reach the most remote
cracks better than heavier liquid.
Al the same time. owing IL this cx'
trrmrly volatile. penetrating character
isti... the action ar effectiveness Of kerr
oscnr Is III short duration. Because
II Is easily cyaporated. II Is short lived.
Consequently numerous applications
are required. Furthermore. II should
he remembered that the Wlnr ar fumes
OF Kerosene are not sufficient In de-
strOy parasites. Mites ana thelr lnrNne
must come IN actual contact with the
oil.
For that reason painting the perches
with brush Is II more effective meth
cd than spraying. And good plan
Is tu add Il couple Of ounces NJ crude
carbolic acid To each quart of Kerosene.
4 Kerosene emulsion may he made
as follows: shave half pound Of com.
mon soap into two quarts Of water and
lnll the mixture until the soap Is thor
orghly dissolved, remove 1t II safe dis
lance from the fire and. while II IS
still hot. stir In two gallons Of kero'
scnr. This will make thick, creamy
emulsion ar stock mixture When II Is
to he used for spraying mix one part
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-29
Good Hearted Cabbage.

A well known expert In cooking on
cOuntered trouble In a certain commu-
nifty the other afternoon when she pre-
pared TO lecture at the Mothers club.
Her subject was "How to Cook" She
began by telling how much a man an-
preciates good cooking, and then she
proposed to give various recipes.
Among the first was one for cole
slaw. TO have this best" hogan the
lecturer, take a good hearted cabbage
and
At this point a young matrOn inter-
rupted. She was eager to get all the
information possible. Tell me. please, /"
she spoke up. how Is one 10 know the
disposition Of a cabbage?"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1917-03-29

of the emulsion TO ten parts OF water
As n disinfectant. add pint Of crude
carholic acid TO this One-to!en solu-
ton. stirring it until II Is thoroughly
mixed. II the oil and water separate
II Is because the soap Is not Sufficient
~ caustic. 1t Is important that crude
carbollc, not the refined product, be
used. for the crude acid, dark brown,
dirty looking liquid, contains tar oil,
which Is TO he desired.
Crude oil petroleum. is an excellent
germ and vermin destroyer. 1t Is COM
paratively cheap and easy to apply.
PulveriZed, air slaEed lime Is splen-
did for sprinkling on the dropping
boards and floors Of houses, in nest
boxes and other places where vermin
are likely TO take refuge. but prove
Objectionable by setting mp an infiam-
nation in the eyes and Threats Of the
fowls The dust has all irritating eff
feet on the mucous membrane. 1t
must be employed judiciously and nev-
or used until the lime is thoroughly
mir slaked. 1t Is therefore advisable to
Stake the lime and leave 1t exposed to
the air for few weeks before being
used.
A solution of permanganate Of pot
ash makes a satisfactory cleanser and
disinfectant for the washing ont of
drinking vessels and feed trOughs and
for scruhbing the interiors Of incuba-
tors. Placed in the drinking water,
II is n mild disinfectant and tends TO
nreyent the spread Of cOntagiOn.