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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
WILL RAISE FUNDS
FOR SOLDIERS AT FRONT

Recognizing the good work being
done for the soldiers at the front by
the Y. NJ c. A, a number Of our peo-
pie assembled at the city hall Friday
evening and formed plans for the Or
ganization of a local club which is to
assist in the raising of funds in Water
town to be sent the Y. NJ G.. A. to be
be used for the benefit and comfort of
the soldiers at the front Carl F.
Nowack presided at the meeting, and
1ntative plans were formed. Another
meeting will be held this Afternoon at
the Wegemann-F aber-Kaercher Co.
store, when the organization will be
perfected.
1t is the intention to raise the sum
of $1,000. The Y. M. C. A. provides
buildings for social center, station
cry for the men to write home"
newspapers and books, checkers,
chess, dominos, ETC., for indoors, vol
ley ball, baseball, football, for out
doors, motion pictures, entertainments
of all kinds, using camp talent, Vic
trola and piano, lectures, educational
classes, religious meetings, bible class
es, enlisted mems bible and prayer
league, scriptures distributed visits
to the sick, Sunday schools, clean liv-
ing campaigns, personal interviews,
secretaries write letters for those I'M
able themselves to write.
That the Y. M. G. A. has the unlim-
tied confidence of the government in
it's work among American soldiers and
executive order which was signed by
President Wilson on April 81, 1917:
1.-The Young Mems Christian associa-
ton has, in the present emergency, as
under similar circumstances in the
past, rendered it's services for the bene-
fit of enlisted men in both arms of the
service. This organization is prepared
by experience, approved methods and
assured resources, to serve especially
the troops in camp and field. 1t seems
best for the interest of the service
| that it shall continue as a voluntary
civilian organization, however, the re-
suits obtained are so beneficial and
bear such a direct relation to effcien-
cy, inasmuch as the association con-
tributes to the happiness, content and
morals Of the personnel, that in order
to unity the civilian betterment activi-
ties in the army, and further the work
of the organization that has demon
strated its ability to render a service
desired by both officers and men, Off
cial recognition is hereby given the
| Young Mems Christian association as
a valuable adjunct and asset to the
service Officers are enjoined to render
the fullest practicable assistance an6
cooperation in the maintenance an(
extension of the association, both a
permanent posts and stations and il
camp and field"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
DRAFT NEEDED TO
FILL The GUARD
Militia and Regulars Unable to
Get Volunteers to Fill
Ranks.
ARMY NEEDS 100000 MEN
Reports From Various States Show
That Recruiting Is Falling OFF,
Regulations Attacked in
Congress.

Washington, May 2S.-The National
Guard must be recruited by draft to
it's war strength Of 100000 men.
States are showing falling off in vol
unteer enlistments.
The prospects also are that men
between twentyOne and thirty years,
inclusive, will have to be drafted be-
fore the summer is over to enable the
government to bring the regular army
to it's full authorized war strength.
Army regulations for war registra
ton are under attack already in the
house. Representative Ware of Phil
adelphia by resolution, wants elimina
ton Of the section requiring state
ments of reason for exemption with
registration. He contends it is I'M
Wise and unnecessary and leaves open
for criticism of lack of patriotism. His
resolution probably will fail.
Army Needs 100000.
Since April 1 there have been 49,
$40 men recruited for the army out
of a total of 1S3, 1893 needed to bring
it to full war strength of $4,000 men.
Unless recruiting, which has shown a
decline during the last week, takes a
squirt, it may be necessary to resort
TO the draft.
Latest reports reaching the militia
bureau of the war department show
that recruiting for the National Guard
not in federal service is not holding
It's own. During the last ten days "a
states reported gains in National
Guard recruiting, while ten states, the
District of Columbia and Hawaii re-
port losses. The net result is a loss
of 500 men.
Guard Under Strength
The chief factor in the loss is Ohio,
where the National Guard units not
in federal service have dropped from
651 afficers and 1O,S24 Hen on May 10,
to 44O officers and 5000 men on May
20. a loss of 1898.
The last available figures on the
strength of the National Guard in the
federal service showed that May L
there were 3,1S4 officers and 6S,566
men. There are about 100000 men in
the grand units, which are to be
drafted into the federal service be-
tween July 10 to August 5.
To bring the National Guard to
full war strength of 100000 men would
REQUIRE the addition of more than 2OO,-
900 recruits. Prospects now are that
this additional 100000 cannot be OBJ
tanned without the draft.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
In Time of War.

In these days of high priced machin-
cry and scarce at that, farmers should
install ali labor saving machinery nee
essary to take care of the dairy work
and crops to come, reducing the neces-
sity for hired labor The peace of the
world is coming some time and the
demand for building up is going to be
so great that labor is going to be en-
ployed for many years to come at re-
munerative prices and in consequence
farm products will maintain a high
level and a necessity for labor saving
devices will be great in consequence
Buy now while prices are good and in
the end you will have saved enough
money to pay for your outfit with a
balance besides. Read the advertise
ment of the Mitchell Mfg Co. in this
issue
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
WatertOWn Band
COUNTY BANKERS GATHER
To BOOST LOAN

Bankers to the number of twenty
gathel ed at Jefferson on Saturday to
discuss the Liberty loan and the best
methods OF getting the facts in the
matter before the people They were
gathered from all over the county,
and it was the concensus of opinion
that the only way was to instruct the
people as to the quality of the loan
and the necessity for every person do
ing their share in raising the funds
for Uncle Sam. Present at the meet
ing from Watertown were H. Vert
helm er, Max G. Kusel, A. D. Platz, H.
Mulberger, c. E. Frey and F. E. Wood
ard
On the same afternoon the Council
of Defense met in the same city and
took up important matters. Gordon E.
Bacon and j. F. Prentiss of Water
town were present at this meeting.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
Social DOings

The beautiful weather of Sunday
lured many persons to the various
summer camps along the river, and
many fishermen were tempted to try
their luck. To one unaccustomed to
the pleasures of the northern outing
camps, such days are a rare treat, and
to be long remembered At Waldeshrue
the Lierekranz opened the season, and
eats and refreshments for which that
organization is justly famous were
served in abundance The official cook
was right on the job and Mig the Of
fetal photographer, secured some rare
views which possibly will never be du-
plicated in the United States. The pic
lures included views of the commit
tee" and also back to the soiI' pic
ture with John Kehr welding the
scythe and various members with
rakes, hoes, ETC., indicating an intense
desire to cultivate the waste places of
the land.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
MEMORIAL SERVICES
AT ST. BERNARD'S

Arrangements are being made to
hold services in St. Demands GENE
terry on Memorial day. At $50 o'clock
high mass will be sung at specially
prepared altar at which a short SER
mon appropriate to the day will be de-
livered The musical program will be
rendered by the Cecelian choir under
the direction of Mr.. e. j. Brandt The
services will close with the singing
by the Cecelian quartette CA Capella)
of the hymn Nearer My God to Thee. /"
A special invitation has been extended
to the veterans of the G. A R. They
will be the guests of honor While the
public at large is invited to be pres
ent, the frivolous and the curiosity
seekers are asked to remain away, as
the services are strictly religious and
memorial in character
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
NATION APPEALS FOR AID
Mayor of Stricken Town Appeals to
People to Aid Sufferers

Mattoon. H., May %. Mayor
Swans appeal to the state for finan-
cial assistance is as follows:
'To the people of the state of Illinois:
''Mattoon has suffered loss such as
has not been visited on any community
of the state of Illinois since the great
Chicago fire.
More than 1000 people are without
homes, all of them of the walk of life
that have no resources. Their homes
have been absolutely destroyed; many
of the bread-winners killed and in
jured.
''They have no clothes, food, shelter.
or anything to aid them-but the help
of the neighbors, which is not ade-
Quate.
Money is needed; it must be had.
1--WE appeal to the people of the
state of Illinois for relief.
"Send us money for these stricken
people.
GEORGE b. SWAN.
sMayor of City of Mattoon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
Diplomas To Be Given.

eleventh district school, town OF Wa
tertown, will take place Wednesday
evening, May 80 at the school I'M
der the direction of Miss Rose Murphy.
Supt A. j. Thorn will present the di-
plomas and address the graduates
The exercises will be of a patriotic ma
ture, in keeping with the spirit that
now pervades the whole country
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
10,O79,5OO LIABLE TO DRAFT
Census Tabulation Shows Large Num-
Der of Males Must Leave.

Washington, May 2S.-A census tab
ulatiOn reveals that there are lO,O79,-
500 men between the ages of twenty
one and thirty years, and therefore
subject to military duty. OF this num-
Der 500,500 are not gainfully occupied.
This is approximately the number that
will be drafted when the first quota is
called out this fall.
Of the total eligible for military
duty there are 5,729, 400 who are sim
gle men and 4,554 900 who are mar
ried 10000 are divorced or widOwers
and 10000 have not been reported
either married or single. The percent
age is 533 of single men and of mar
ried 451.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
At the Theatres
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Majestic on Tuesday will show
Marie DorO in Castles for TwoH'
Wednesday, Carlyle Blackwell and
June Elvidge in "a Square Deal"
Thursday, Clara Kimball Young in
''The Price She Paid" matinee at
2:30; admission Is cents Friday, Theo
Roberts in 'The American Consul. "
Saturday, Mary Miles Minter in "The
Gentle Intruder" Sunday and Monday,
Frank Mcintyre in "The Travelling
Salesman"
The Classic theatre tonight will
show Alma Hanlon and Edward Ellis
in "The Law that Failed" On Tues
day Nell Shipman will be seen in the
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon feature
Through the Wall" On Thursday
Holbrook Blynn in the Pathe drama
"'The Empress"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
THE DEATH ROLL

Those from out of town who attend
ed the funeral of Mr.. Charles Kirch-
hoff Sunday were: Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
man Kirchhoff, Fond du Lac, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Sedlak, Milwaukee, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Hamiel, Horizon, Mr.. and Mrs.
N. Otto, Tomah, Henry Otto, Tomah
Adolph BOettcher, New Hampton
Iowa, Miss Dora Geschke, Madison
Henry Volkmann, Madison, Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Schueresaw, Jr. Juneau
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Schueresaw, Juneau
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. King, Horizon
John Kpehn, Edwin Kuehn, Miss Car
RE Kuehn, Gustav Kuehn, Burnett
Junction, Mrs. C. Behling, Mrs. F.
Behling, Milwaukee, Oscar Hamiel
Horizon.
The death of Mr.. Henry Erdmann
SO years old, occurred Friday evening
at $50 o'clock at the family home
LOG Dodge street He had been ailing
for the past seven months. He was
born in Watertown November 6, 1884
and resided here all his life. He is
survived by his widow and three chill
dren, Viola, Henry and Clarence. The
funeral services were held at the
home at 80 o'clock this afternoon
and at 2:30 o'clock at st. Marks
church, the Rev. julius Klingmann of,
floating Burial was in the Lutheran
cemetery.
Those from out of town WOh attend
ed the funeral of Mrs Johanna Roth
Saturday were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alder
Roth, Milwaukee, William g. Roth
Cleveland, Ohio, Mrs. J. T. Streeter
| Belvidere, Mrs. Fuller, Milwaukee
Mrs. William Barth, Milwaukee,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28

two Fords collided at the corner
Of North Water and West Main streets
Sunday afternoon. According to by
ISLANDERS, both cars were coming down
North Water street when the car in
the lead slowed up to make the turn
east. The driver in the rear car not
noticing the turn intended continued
coming ahead until it was too late
TO avoid collision. One car had the
rear fender badly smashed, while the
other auto suffered broken radiato r.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
Take Civil Service Exams.

About twenty-One persons took the
civil service examination at the high
school Saturday morning. Representa-
tives of the commission examined APP
plicants for stenographic and short
eligible for state positions in Madi-
son.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
LOCAL ENLESTMENTS
ARE RATHER slow

Lieut.. F. G.. Best was in the city Sat
urday and Sunday examining new ap-
plicants for the company of National
guards being organized here. Quite q
few Of the men who had signed up and
failed to report last Wednesday when
Lieut.. Best was here, reported at the
city hall Saturday and Sunday. Last
| wednesday the recruiting officers eX-
amined "a applicants Twenty-seven
of this number passed the test. The
enlistments during the last two DAYS
| brought the total up to 33 men Four
men were examined and detailed to
other units, two to the Waterloo sup
| ply company, one to Milwaukee, and
| the others to the medical CORPS
Lieut.. Best stated that of the men
| examined in Watertown a greater per-
centage of them showed better ply
sically than in many other cities of
the state, being remarkably free of dis
ease.
In order to create enthusiasm to-
ward enlistment, the City band turned
out and marched up and down the
ic airs. The efforts of those who have
already joined and sworn allegiance,
in rounding up the men who had
signed and failed to report is greatly
appreciated. 1t shows that they are
not merely Joining to avoid the draft,
but have the interests Of their coun-
try in mind
1t seems incredible that in town
of nearly 10000 that it is impossible to
secure enough men to form a COM
pany. The company can be formed if
The young men of Watertown will do
their part as they should. If the young
men who had signified their intention
Of joining when action was first start
ed would only be as willing now as
they then were. it would be only a
question of examining the applicants
in order to obtain the required num-
| Der.
WatertOwn must be represented.
Won't you help? Cities Of smaller size
are far ahead Of Watertown in enlist
ments, it taking but short time to
recruit the number of men needed.
Some of the towns have two compan-
les. 1t isn't a question of patriotism
with the boys here; that they have.
They need gumption to enable them
to face the test
Our war will be a battle of brain
and Drawn. You are endowed with one
or both. Our country protects you in
peace. 1t is your duty to protect her
in war
Lieut. Best will be in the city
again next Saturday, June 2. All mem
bers who have joined the company
are requested to get busy and see how
many new men they can show next
Saturday.
Those who passed the examination
on Saturday and Sunday are:
Alexander Woelffer.
E. F. Schlueter.
Ben A. Neitzel
George A Schilling.
Victor Marks
Arthur H. Schmeling.
Hilmar H. Kruegeri
Ralph Dittman.
Allen Biefeld
Irving F. Sommers.
Fred H. Ullrich
Michael L. Kunitz
Emil Hoefs.
Herman Gerth
Joseph w Kioes.
Chester G.. Luther.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
RURAL MAIL BOXES
RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD

A recent ruling of the postoffice de-
partment requires that mail boxes on
rural mail routes be placed on the
right hand side of the road in the di-
rection the mail carrier is travelling
the route. This is to avoid necessity
OF going from one side of the road tC
the other. For instance if carrier is
going south the box should be on the
west side. If east, on the south side
and so on.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS
GRADUATES ON June 13

Graduates to the number of forty
six will complete their studies am
take part in the closing exercises o
the Watertown high school on the ev
ening Of June Is in Turner Oper;
house. The class consists Of twenty
one boys and twenty-five girls and i
will he the first to graduate from thu
new high school. The various depart
ments of the school are well repre-
scented. The class colors are gold ant
white and the class flower is the
daisy. The class motto is Nothing is
Impossible to Industry" Following
are the graduates in the different
courses:
Modern Classical CONSERVATIVES
| Davies, Olive Dornfeld, Esther Eiffler
Alfred Kessler, Alvin Stallmann, Ada
Wegemann, Mabel Goeldner.
! General Science Course = Harry
Amadon, Francis Coughlin, Marietta
Kilian, Leona Kresinski, Grace Nc
| Call, Henry Pritzlaff, Louise Smith
Albert Solliday, Arnold Vobach, Her
bert Wolfram, Theodore Volkmann
English Course = Annette Feisst
Karl Keck, Elmer Kehr, Karl LANCE
Domestic Science Course = Lucille
Blaesius, Laura Stapleton
Manual Training Course - Arthur
Archie. Ernest Biefeld, Arthur Henke
Samuel Kuenzi Elmer Schoenike
Commercial Course-Esther Creuz
Samuel Friedman, Meta Gerth, Isabel
Hertel, Myrtle Hinze, Emma Hollen-
beck, Henry Maldaner, Theodore NAL
daner, Ruth Manschot, Nina Menden-
hall, Margaret Mcneil Florence Pot
tier, Jerry Weiner, Ruth WendOrf
Marie Zickert, Richard Thauer, Edna
Class HOnOrs.
By Rank-Karl Lange, Marietta Kill
ian, Alvin Stallmann, Esther Eiff1er
Alfred Kessler.
By Election-Alvin Stallmann, presi-
dent; Karl Lange, vice president Ar
thur Archie, treasurer; Winifred Da-
vies, secretary
Commencement Program.
Poppyland --------------- Albers
High School Orchestra
SalutatOry ----------------
Marietta Kilian
Before Daybreak Nevir
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Glass Memorial
Alvin Stallmann
Valedictory -----------------
Alfred Kessler, for Karl LANCE
Selection ------------
High School Orchestra
Address acknowledgements
ID. d. MacLaurin
Fleeing Days--------------- Bailey
Girls Glee Club
Presentation of Diplomas --
Hon. William F. Voss
March
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
The Service Garage

R. A. Guentherberg and Carl E. West
are now conducting the Service gar
age, ZIG North Fourth street. The SER
vice garage handles the Hudson SUI
per Six car, and have recently taken
the agency for the Crow-Elkhart null
Empowered car.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
AFTER 40 YEARS.
Drummer Tailoring Company Goes Out
Business.

The Drummer Tailoring company,
which has been in business in Water
town for forty-nine years has quit and
the store at 407 Main street will be
occupied by ladies' garment con-
Germ The tailoring firm was well
of the state.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
ALLIES BOMB FOES FORTS
British, French and Belgian Aviators
Cause Heavy Damage.

London, May 2S.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
reports that allies air squadrons. in
Guiding British, French and Belgian
machines, bombed German defenses at
Heyst, Blackenberghe and Zeebrugge,
all in Belgium, last night. The dis
patch adds that many explosions were
observed.
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For short order meals and
first class refreshments go to
the DeutScheS DOrf. Cruel &
CHASER, Props. ct

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pleased to receive all items of in
terest to its readers. Phone 80
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call If notified. We wish to make
< the News strictly h0me news
paper, containing all :hat is of
interest to the people of Water
town, aud our people can mater
: tally assist by notifying the office
of any news concerning them
selves or their friends.
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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
WEDNERDAY AT lis P. M.

The parade will form with the Drum Corps at
the head on North First street, the Drum Corps to
be followed by the speaker, mayor, chairman of
the committee, and the commander and the chap
lain of the G. A R. in carriage the G. A. R. and
Woman's Relief Corps in carriages, Sons Of Veter-
ans and city council. On First street (sOuth) the
camp fire girls, boy scouts and national guard Sec
ond street (south) Northwestern band and cadets,
and school children. On North Second street the
Red Cross association. On North Third street, Wa
tertown band and city fire department. All fraterna
organizations and other organizations, with citi-
zens are to form Third and Fourth streets.
Marshal of the Day-H. Wertheimer.
At the cemetery the Grand Army will lead the
parade to the music of fife and drum to the grave
of the late Comrade Charles j. Wenck, where
vices according to the G.. A. r. ritual will be held
and the program of the day will be rendered in the
following order:
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
DEALS IN REALTY

WatertOWn-Fred Mere and wife
to Stuart. Mere, part section IA
Frederick Kirchhoff to Freder-
.icke Kirchhoff, lot q, block 8,
Eleventh ward
Margaret Luce k and R. w.
Lueck to Merchants National
Bank, property in block So g.
Jetferson-Mathias Blankenheim
to Robert o. Mcneil. part sec
ton 11--------------- 16(
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
Farm For Sale.

Farm of LAG acres u mile from
Redwood for sale. Easy terms. Near
school house Good buildings. Peter
Thauer, route 8, Watertown, Wis. 25-St
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
The Weather.

For Watertown and vicinity-Fair
and warmer tonight and Tuesday
Coolest during last night 80; warmest
today 68.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
High School Orchestra
Senior Class Night.

senior CLASS Night.
The senior class play "Charley's
Aunt will be presented at the Turner
on Monday evening, June II, with the
following cast of characters
Jack Chesney, the ring LEADER
------ Alfred Kessler
Brassett, butler with a capital b
----- ---------- Keck
Charley Wykeham, a lovelorn youth
------ Arthur Archie
Lord Fancourt Babberley, Charley's
Aunt from Brazil where the nuts
come from Albert Solliday
Eitty Verdum, a ward to Stephen
Spettigue Laura Stapleton
Col. Sir Frances Chesney, one of the
rivals Herbert Wolfram
Stephen Spettigue, the other rival
------ ------------E1mer Schoenicke
Donna Lucia D'Alvadorez, Charley's
Grace Mccall
Ella Delahoy, little orphan-..
Winifred Davies
Footman, newly hired--Arnold Vobach
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Whitewater l l 1 0 IA 5 1
Watertown 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 O-3 z 3

Runs-Goede 2, Herzog, Koebert.
Hughes, Spies. Two base hits-Goede,
Hughes. Base on balls-Off Parks 5,
off Henke l, off Anweiler l. Struck out
by Parks 5, by Henke 8, by Anweil-
er II. Double play-Whitewa Sac
rifice hit-Henke Stolen bases-Goede,
koebert, Milliger, Spies, Schumann.
Umpire-Smith Scorer = McLane
Time-1 so.
The Watertown Submarines trimmed
the Redwood lads at the latter place
Is to 1 on Sunday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-05-28
WATERFOWL LOSES
ITS FIRST GAME
STANDING OF THE TEAMS.

Watertown lost its first game of the
1917 season at Whitewater on Sunday
when they fell before the Yankees in
close and exciting game, 4 to 8. An
unfortunate error in the ninth allowed
Henke worked four innings, being re-
GpVpd by AnMpilnr Tho Snnra
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Job printing promptly and neatly
executed at the News office The
union label is in use at this office