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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
CHICK EVANS.

CHICK EVANS.
fan, by that meaning the chap VINO
has taken all his pleasure in seeing
baseball and to whom golf is an "Old
lady's game the announcement no
doubt has been hailed with jeers and
scoffng. But to the man who has
played both games, and especially to
those ball players who have achieved
success at baseball and golf. the idea
is not fanciful.
They believe the baseball swing can
be developed so that it can acquire
rightfully the term baseball stroke,
with success coming to the batter, but
they held the opinion that man like
John NJ Ward, James Tying. Buck
Whittemore, Tom Stevenson. G. j. Sui
Ivan and others who have shone on
the ball field and who have achieved
fame as golfers might do the teaching
to advantage at the start.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Lingering Coughs Are Dangerous

Get rid of that hacking cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR.. Kings
remedy, antiseptic, laxative and prom
membrane and kills the cold germs;
your cough is soon relieved. Delay is
dangerous get DR.. Kings New Dis
covery at once. For nearly fifty years
it has been the favorite remedy for
grippe, Group, coughs and colds. Get
bottle today at your Druggist, SOC. 3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
canny Edinburgh City Fathers.

Edinburgh owns several meadows,
some in the heart of the city. These
fields are put to good use. In the
spring they are hay fields, the crops
selling for very respectable sums, too,
each year. After the hay harvest IS
over Edinburgh let's out the meadows
for other purposes connected with cat
tie and farming and adds bit more
to the money thus acquired by the cam
ny Scotch rulers OF the town.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Worth Rememberinu.

Let us always remember that hope in
us kindles hope in others, that smiles
beget smiles, that trust creates trust,
that goodness awakens goodness, that
love awakens love and that in unseen
but sure ways integrity, strength and
honor in us plant seeds of honor,
strength and integrity in numberless
other lives, many of whom we may
know nothing of. T. Sutherland.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Frank Explanation.

1t was at private entertainment,
and lady had just risen from the
piano. "Would you like to be able to
sing and play as | do, dear?" she
queried of little fve-year-old miss.
mo, ma'am," was the unexpected re-
ply. "And why not?" asked the lady.
"'Cause," explained the small observer,
81 wouldn't like to have people say
such hOrrid things about me-"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
How 1t Would Tempt Him.

"See yon fat fowl" whispered the
tall tramp at the water tank; "wouldst
thou enjoy him?" Yeas" yawned the
LATEST tramp in all the states and ter
ritOries, eff de engine killed him, cy-
clone whirleG all his feathers off and
de lightning struck &c dry grass and
baked him nice and brown, I wouldst
enjoy him, pard, yes, verify" Sc
lected.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
The Time Killer.

The idler. the lounger, the loafer-
who respects him? He isn't decent
company even for himself The world
has no use for him. He is marketable
only to the devil, and the evil one
makes him work long hours and over
time.-J. NJ Studebaker.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Constipation Makes You Dull

That draggy, listless, oppressed feel
ing generally results from constipation.
The intestines are clogged and the
blood becomes poisoned. Relieve this
condition at once with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills; this gentle, non-griping lax
atiye is quickly effective. A dose at
bedtime will make you feel brighter in
the morning. Get bottle today at
your Druggist, 25c. 3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Wen PING Per Track Star.

Wen Ping Pen. captain of the Uni
versity of Minnesota soccer team, is
one of the greatest athletes ever devel-
oped in the orient Three years ago he
won the pentathlon in the all eastern
Olympic games at Manila.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
steamer Laurentic Victim.

LONDON, ENG.-The British aux
iliary cruiser Laurentic of 1892 tons
gross has been sunk by submarine
or as a result of striking mine, &C.
cording to an official statement issued
by the British admiralty. Twelve of
ficers and ZOE men were saved.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
PANCAKES KILL
five IN FAMILY
Poison in Batter by Mistake,
-Four Sons Die.
MOTHERS HURRY, is CAUSE

Mrs. o. X. Meints, Living Near kanka-
kee, ILL.,, Rushing Things to Get to
Auction, Puts Mixture Used for Tax
idermy into Batter-Grandson Is
Fifth Victim.
KANKAKEE, ILL. = Two miles
north of Danforth, near Kankakee a
mother accidentally killed four of her
sons and a grandson. They died Of
poison she had placed by mistake in
the pancakes she gave them for break
fast.
The dead:
Theodore, Irvine, Mino and Fred
Meints, sons of Mr.. and Mrs. o. J..
Meints; and Clarence Meints, son of
FebO Meints.
Mrs. Meints, in a hurry to get her
homework done SO that she could at
tend a nearby auction sale, was bak-
ing the cakes as rapidly as she could.
Observing that she would not have
enough batter to supply the demand
of her large family, she reached into
the pantry and took package, which
she supposed was -four, from the shelf
there.
Used Arsenic for "Batter."
Then she mixed up more batter"
Soon as the five had eaten they be-
came ILL., A doctor was hurriedly sum-
moned, but before he could reach the
house the victims all were dead.
Then it was learned that the mother
had mistaken for pancake -four a
chemical resembling flour, which her
husband had used in taXidermy. 1t
was believed to be white arsenic.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
O. KS 1851 100000 Navy Bill.

WASHINGTON, d. c. - The naval
appropriation bill, carrying 1851 ,0OO,-
900 and providing for this years
share of the three-year construction
program, including three great battle
ships and one battle-cruiser, was voted
out by the house naval committee.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Extend Sea Bars Against Kaiser.

LONDON, ENG. = The Berliner
Tageblatt, says an Evening News dis
patch from The Hague, announces a
British blockade of HelgoIald Blight,
involving to some extent portions of
the Dutch and Danish coasts. 1t says
the measure is mainly directed against
the entrance and departure of German
submarines.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02

Mr.. Schiff and other New York men
are urging congress to accept Shadow
Lawn, in New Jersey, where President
Wilson spent last summer, as the per-
manent summer capital of the nation.
If accepted they will buy the estate
and present it to the United States
as q gift
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Democrats o. X. Revenue Bill.

WASHINGTON, D. c. = The house
committee on ways and means, by
strict partisan vote, favorably report
ed the increased revenue bill as draft
ed by the majority members and ap-
proved in Democratic caucus. The
bill, which is to raise $24s,O00, 900, was
taken UP in the house today.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Oreqon Is Bone Dry.

SALEM, ORE. = Oregon's bone
dry prohibition bill was passed by the
lower house Of the legislature. The
vote was So to z.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
!. !. j. :. i. !. !. !. X !. j
WHEN ToNEY DIDN'T KNOW.

!.
X Fred Toney was pitching a
+ game for the Cubs in Boston
i. back in the days when Chance
!. was on first. Evers on second,
i. Tinker on short. etc. The battle
i. was drawing to close. Toney
i. walked a man to start an inninga
i. and another got on when Tinker
i. fumbled a grounder.
1. Batter No. 3 laid down bunt,
i. and Toney never made an offer
!. to field it.
+ When the round was complet-
!. ed and Toney neared the bench :
!. Chance yelled out: "Why didn't
i. you go after that ball? Didn't
i. you know there were two on?''
\ Toney stared back How
1. came all them men ON bases?'
4. he asked.
4.
i. i. i. i. i. X = j. i. i. X + !. i. j. !.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
GOLF SWING. In BASEBALL.

Chick Evans to Teach Chicago Cubs
Batting Form.
The report that the amateur and open
golf champion Of the United States.
Charles Evans, was going south in the
spring with the Chicago Cubs with
the express purpose of trying to teach
them a new batting stroke has caused
not little comment, with much of it
adverse. To the dyed in the wool
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02

Votes to Repeal Presidential Primary.
DIES MONIES, IOWA = The Iowa
house by vote of So to 0 decided to
repeal the presidential preference pri-
mary law. The bill now goes to the
senate.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-02-02
Bethlehem's Bid on Shells
for the United States Navy

for the United States Navy
To the American People:
The Secretary of the Navy has awarded
contracts amounting to over $3,000,000
to British bidder for IA and l6-inch
proiectiles for the Navy because of very
much lower prices offered by the English
bidders.
We know nothing of the basis upon which
the British bids were made, but the pub
bic is entitled to know the facts upon
which we ourselves bid for this work.
Two years ago we took contracts
TO make 1900 I4-inch shells at
price of sl,5l5.00O Up to now
not single shell has been ac-
cepted by the Government, al
though we have expended, i'm
wages, materials, etc., on these
orders 1922 1881, and we have not
received a SINGLE DOLLAR on
these contracts.
In addition. literal Interpretation of
the contract might make liable for
penalties amounting to $678,0l6
In the light of our experience, and hav-
ing no other basis, we bid for 16-inch
shells approximately the same rate per-
pound as that which the Navy Depart
ment actually awarded l4-inch shell
contract one year ago.
Bethlehem Steel Company
CHAS. Nj. SCHWAB, Chairman
EUGENE G GRACE, President
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
AS THE. OTHER MAN DOES 1T
BY W. II. STODDARD.
To Sell PLAYER Pianos

A large firm of plano dealers in
Brooklyn IF. G.. smith, has an ex-
ceedingly catchy Thanksgiving
scheme. In the middle of the big
window it built stout wire cage, and
there on a straw bed, exhibited a fine
live turkey. AT each corner Of the
cage was placed a jack o'lantern, and
yellow ribbons extending from the
sides of the cage to the top of a CEN
ter pole on top OF the cage formed a
tented roof. A large card pa sted on
the window answers the comment:
WHAT IS TO BECOME OR THE
TURKEY?
There viii be as many numbers
as there are employees of the
r. b. SMITH COMPANY
and on Thanksgiving Eve these
numbers will be put In a hat and
one of them drawn, and the per-
son holding the lucky number
gets the Turkey.
Another large card at one side ma de
the interesting announcement:
HOW MUCH DOES THE TUR-
KEY WEIGH?
To the person guessing nearest
the correct weight Of this bird on
Thanksgiving eve we will allow
$500 on the purchase OF a new
PLAYER PIANO
Step inside and register your
guess. Contest closes Thanksgiv-
ing ecce at P. NJ.
Another card advised "Novena Der
sale OF slightly used player pianos
Get one at g. bargain and have music
for your Thanksgiving guests At
either corner of the window were tall
palms. beneath each of which was a
new player piano.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

complete service. by the most efficient
aud the neatest workmen"
e. g. Cooke is general manager OF
the Richmond Motor company, W. G.
King Is sales manager. and II. G, En-
rick is at the head Of the accounting
department. ]. f. Saxhy. who Is well
known to the Ford public and was
formerly connected with the Kaehler
Motor company, will be the shop fore
man.
The Richmond Motor company is
not new organization, for 1t was
established In September. 1915, with
offices at Gil East Broad street and
service station at 1910 West Broad
The rapid growth of the business. due
to the excellent service It rendered.
made 1t inconvenient for Offices and
workshop TO be separated, SO they
took wing and flew to the most CEN
trail and convenient place for auto
mobilists In the city and settled in
the sunny spot at the corner Of Tenth
and Broad streets Here the Rich
nond Motor com pany smiles AT all
passers-by and invites inspection and
trial
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

the papers and the show window. one
entire widow being given over to a
display of foot easers, together with
a card of invitation:
Come to our Fort Comfort de
partment whenever your feet
trouble you. Mr.. Gardner. our
foot specialist, is I'm constant at
tendance. Let us show YOU how
TO cure your feet. and then to
keep them in proper shape by
shoes to tit the feet.
While II would not be practica BILE
Tor every store to have foot special
list who did nothing else, there Is an
excellent opportunity for any bright
clerk TO increase his salary and like
wise his value to his emploYe. ny max
ing study of the anatomy of the
foot and the ailments to which IT is
heir. caused mainly by improper shoes
and showing customers how TO cor
rect them. Such a man would likewise
greatly increase the sale OF foot easers
which are now carried as a profitable
side line by many dealers.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

avoid delaying their passengers can
halt a moment for supplies. Before
crossing the viaduct 1t is wen for
Fnrds to drop in for repairs. All de-
livery automobiles of stores catering
to Church Hill trade must pass this
corner, and a glance at the Ford bod
les on display. which meet tho needs
of all business houses, will convince
many Of the drivers that q new or
different style top would be of inesti-
mable value.
The greatest advantage of the Rich
mond Motor company is its location
in the center of the financial section
of Richmond. For convenience there
Is no shop like the Richmond.
Enter the new building. Bright,
sunny rooms. spotless and lacking In
the disagreeable odor of gas so preva-
lent in most places of it's kind. dis
play the various types Of Ford tops
to the best advantage. The neat offices
are all on the frst floor and an I'm
usually large garage space in the rear
of the building admits innumerab1e
machines. A supply room adjoining
guarantees quick work. Three skill
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

You haven't seen the new home Of
the Richmond Motor company? Then
yoG have not been down on Broad
street recently. for you begin to see
the big, sunny. many Widowed
building on the corner of Tenth and
Breed streets long before you arrive.
It's the new Ford automobile and
supply shop, where Fords in all styles,
with all OF. the latest fixtures may
be seen at any time. The new shop is
right In the path of all Ford owners
and would-be owners. It's the most
convenient corner in town for auto
mobilists to stop to be fixed up.
On the corner of Tenth and Broad
streets, the Richmond Motor com
pany faces the City Hail. where every
citizen stops at some time to pay
bin or tax, and while he Is doing this
he can run his machine in the shop
for gasoline, a new tire, general
overhauling. or for any type Of large
or small repairs, Equally as conven-
lent is the shop for the hundreds OF
owners of Fords who stop at the Capt.
toll square for business in either the
Capitol or the Library. All titneys
turn at this or the next corner. and to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

ed workmen are N the garage at ali
times to attend to the machines, and
in most cases adjustments are gratis.
Not only are machines sold. equip
ped with the latest devices and sup
piled, but on the second floor of the
building a complete automobile re-
pair shop is conducted. When a badly
injured machine is brought into the
garage II is rolled on an electric ele-
vator and raised to the second floor,
where skilled mechanics take 1t in
hand and partially or entirely recon
struct 1t. Electric derricks raise the
car and suspend 1t from trolleys,
where II can be conveniently handled
The excellent lighting of the building
from numerous windows helps the
men detect all flaws. The ma
Jorfty OF the repair and reconstruct
ton work Is done by machines, all
operated by electricity
The Richmond Motor company is
open and doing business in the most
up-to-date manner, and in very short
time its mechanics will be distinguish
ed by uniforms. The aifl OF the COM
pany is the hest service the most
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
Corners NickIes and Dimes,

popular idea. that has cornered
many nickel and dime, is the candy
and chewing gum counter established
by one of the Evans drug storesl in
Philadelphia 1t is just within the open
doorway, easily seen and rea ched by
people passing on the street Hero
are stacked packages of chewing gum
of half a dozen brands. and little Gags
Of chocolate minis and Jordan al
monds put up In waxed paper pack
ages. In the midst is a narrow-neck
glass jar and card above it says:
Take one and drop the money in the
jar" Above each heap is card show
ing whether the price is l cent, 5 cents
or 10 cents. The variety OF candy is
changed several times week, so that
a wide range of popular price confec-
lions are obtainable
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

to respond, notwithstanding the iae
shortage The 1918 crop win dout
less be "A record on, In point OF acs
age. although in many cases II b
been impossible to prepare the SEE
bed with the usual care.
In many cases corn 10 stu stands
uncut In the fields for lack of lab
and some of the farmers have even z
their double shovels betwecn the ros
OF standing corn and sowed wheat.
the western section Of the state
very large proportion Of thu fodt
has been lost or damaged by delay
cutting. However the fact OF tho SITS
standing has no detrimental ehs
upon the corn crop itself
shortage Of Turkeys.
The division of markets yesterd
reported that there was considerat
shortage In the states turkey Gre
indicating that the price OF 4
Thanksgiving turkey might mean q
rooster as the great Thankssivii3
birds proxy. IT il stated. howsvs
that the price will not be any high
In proportion than that OF 9TH
meats.
Feed conditions arc still making a
unsatisfactory dairy and poultry 81
ports. Notwithstanding the hgQrss
consumers are paying for such nscel
stiles as butter and eggs. the pf]
ducers declare that by the time tn
meet their feed expenses there 10 not
ing left for them. Many dairy her'I
are on the market on this account.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28

ball and It is hoped to have Colonel
JON Lane Stern present to lead the
march, which will be representative
of the allied nations now fighting for
their freedom across the seas. Further
details Will lie announced as soon as
they have been perfected, also the list
or patronesses and patrons that will
be appointed. 1t is hoped that the
new Battery "A" will have their uni
forms in time to wear them for the
hrst time upon this occasion. Great
interest IN being manifested in this
military ball, not only in Richmond
out from many places In the state.
New Armofy Annex AMI Additions
When the contractors turn over
The new buildings to the city, it. viii
be the finest equipment in the state
and possibly in the South. The new
annex Is fine building costing $780,
900. II VIII contain an indoor riding
academy and stable accom- odation for
sixty head OF horses. 1t will be con-
nected with the present armory build
Ing, one facing on Seventh, street and
the other facing Eighth street. These
TWO building will also be connected
by an addition which will make one
large building extending through the
entire lenght of the square. This ad-
dition Will contain an enlarged d-ill
nan, besides company quarters, and
many conventences not now enjoyed by
the men, The present armory contains
the largest and best swimming pool
in the South, the very finest baths, a
large and complete gymnasium, pool
tables, reading rooms and everything
necessary for the moral and physical
upilft OF the members of the battery.
The new annex is due largely to
the untiring efforts of Lieutenant Col
onel Myers, now stationed at Camp
Mcclellan. The corner stone was re-
Gently laid to the new building with
appropriate ceremonies. The chief
speaker of the occasion was the Hon
orable Eugene z. Massie. Others who
took part were the Rev. James Power
Smith. who was associated with the
same battalion during the Civil war.
DIR. McFaden, DR.. Gravatt. Judge
George J.. Christian; Lieutenant Gov
ernor Ellyson and others.
Bronze Medals for Members of How
itzers Battery Now In Federal Service
A beautiful apd artistic bronze
medal has been stamped and will be
presented to the members of the How
tiers battery now stationed at Camp
Oglethorpe. by the Richmond Howit-
zers association as a token of apprecia-
ton to those men who have volunteer
ed for the world war 1t is repro
duction on one side of the Virginia
state seal, and on the reverse side is
engraved the name of the recipient
This medal can be used as a watch
charm, or pocket piece and serves
as lasting means of Identification
as well as a constant reminder of home
and loved ones The giving of these
medals to the members OF the battery
IN
who have glen their all that the world
may be free for democracy.
The Howit1ers' Military Band.
The Howit2ers band is being re-
organized with fine lot OF instrument
alistss They are rehearsing regularly =
and are aiseady showing great pro-
yress. At the organization of the Wo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
STATES WHEAT SURPLUS
IS 100000 BUSHELS
Virginia Farmers Increase Outturn
Over 1915 Three Millions. Raix-
Ing Total of 19.34S,000 Dushet~,
HEROIC EFFORTS Are MADE.
Labor Shortage StiIl Embarrassing
Seeding of New Crop. which, How
ever, il Expected to he a Record One
In Point of Acreage.

According to crop reports Virgins
mas raised in this good year of 1917
enough wheat to supply it's own food
and seed needs and has q sufficient
surplus for the manufacture of nearly
two millions barrels of -four 1t is
now estimated that our 1917 crop has
reached the gratifying total of 1896
600 bushels. The states needs are es-
timated to be s.9S2.oo0 bushels for its
own food and 2.226o goo for seed pur-
poses, total Of 11.226.000 bushels.
leaving surplus OF approx imately
eight millions of bushels.
The governments food administra-
tionss estimate as to food needs Is 10
per cert under normal on the basis
of economy in the ase~of ifour and the
OF other bread making
material fer Hear resulting in reduu=
ton of 10 per cent In wheat consump-
ton. North Carolina has raised l,3eS.-
o00 bushels under its estimated food
and seed requirements and must either
eat cornbread more extensively or en-
croach upon the wheat supply of
other states.
Increase Yield ~ Per Cent in l0iS.
1.-THE food administration has asked
Virginia farmers to Increase their
wheat crop 10 per cent over the pres
ant years yield for the coming year
and Virginia is doing all ip its power
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-28
Save n Dollar a Step.

Schloss, jcweler of Philadelphia,
recently obtained considerable free
publicity by his catchy sign. A corner
building was In the process of demoli-
ton. and In accordance with safety
laws n bridge had been constructed
over the sidewalk to avoid any danger
to pedestrians from falling debris. The
tunnel was only a short one and the
jewelers. store was Just beyond Above
the archway of the shed, on the cor
ner. was painted on the busy thor
ougE fare:
Walk through this arch. Save a
doftar step. Just at the other
end is SCHLOisS. whose prices on,
jewelry, silver and watches is al
ways the lowest consistent with
high quality.