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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
Foreign

The German emperor is suffering
from severe chill, says a dispatch
from Berlin. 1t is stated that the en-
peror is compelled to remain indoors,
but receives the ministers and commu-
nicates daily with headquarters.
The French minister and the Belgian
charge d'atfaires, representing the en-
tente allies at Peking, have invited
China to enter the war, offering her
remission of the Boxer indemnity and
revision of the tariff as inducements.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
CORN STALKS STRIKE EYE.

While Albert VanNatta was throw
ing some corn fodder into a basement
Wednesday piece of the corn stalk
struck him in the eye, cutting quite
cash. He came to a physician for
treatment Platteville Witness
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Representative Michael F. Conry of
New York city, Il Democratic member
Of congress for four terms and re-
elected for a fifth, died at a Washing
ton hospital after a long illness from
kidney trouble. He was forty-seven
years old.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
ICE BREAKS HIGHLAND DAM.

Piling ice caused the Parfrey Flour
Mills dam at Richland Center, to col
lapse Monday night of last week. Ac-
ton by men and teams averted serious
damage AS it was the impounded wa
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Prior to the sailing from Halifax, n.
s., OF the steamship Fdererik VIII,
with Count Won Bernstorff and his
party on board, $4,000 in gold was
taken from the Countess Manfred Ma
tuschka. Cold is contraband.
The American freighter Rochester
has arrived at Bordeaux. The ROches-
ter and the Orleans We're the first
American vessels to leave the United
States for Europe after the breach of
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

John Kelley of Woodman, deals in
nearly everything from ships to seal
ing wax, and this winter he is market
ing ties from the timber country about
.Woodman Mr.. Kelley paid out $500
for ties in one day not long ago. Many
loads have been hauled from Mt. Hope
and vicinity over the snow.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Sam WillistOn, University of Chi
cagO freshman, broke the worlds rec
ord for underwater swimming at Chi
cagO. His mark was 324 feet in
l SO 4-5. He tainted when he ~ame to
the surface and was rescued.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
FOR SALE Livestock.

FOR SALE-Royal Roget, dark bay
Percheron stallion years old. Ped
igree No. 55177. Sire, Agrach, 51231
P. S. (5613D. Dam, Isador, 3072O
George w. Glider, Lancaster, Wis. r.
No. 3. Farmers telephone No. 1863.
81 tic
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
INSURANCE.

"The Western Live Stock Insurance
Co. will insure your horses and cattle
against death from fire, lightning, ac-
cident and disease. For particulars
address FL Box 431,' Lancaster, Wis
consin" 52c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
PROFESSIONAL.

DIR GAULT is again doing general
medicine and surgery; calls city and
country promptly attended,; special
attention given to Eye, Ear, Nose and
ThroaC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

DIR. MOORE is again specializing in
the treatment of pyorrnea and dis
eases of the teeth and gums. Special
emetlne treatment expertly given
Cases from out of the city will receive
prompt attention
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07


The sundry civil bill, carrying apprO-
priations totaling $13S, 100000 and pro-
viding 100000 for an investigation of
the high cost Of living by the federal
trade commission, passed the house at
Washington without record vote.
The administration revenue bill, de-
signed to raise S35O,OOO,OOO through
special taxes and bond issues, was
passed by the senate at Washington
by strict party vote, AZ to 80.
X
II have done, am now doing and will
continue to do everything in my power
to keep the United States at peace"
This was the assurance given a group
of pacifists by President Wilson at
Washington.
Bids were opened by the navy de-
partment at Washington for 2,4OO one
pound guns and mounts, $50 three-inch
guns and mounts and several four and
five-inCh mounts. These guns are the
type most effective against submarines.
William Jennings Bryan is ready to
support President Wilson in his re-
quest to congress for enlarged powers
to protect American lives and property
on the seas and for the maintenance
of armed neutrality. He made this
statement at Washington.
A unanimous report saying that no
one save two Washington newspaper
men-F. Fred Essary and w. w. Price
were responsible for whatever 'leak''
there was on President Wilson's peace
note, was presented to the house at
Washington.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-1O yearling steers, most
ly blacks. Frank Morehouse, Rt. Z.
Wis. Farmers phone. 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
Washington

Provision for 100000 for the federal
trade commissions investigation Of the
food crisis was stricken from the sun
dry civil bill by the senate appropri-
atiOns committee at Washington. AS
ordered reported the bill carries $139,-
O2S,513.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

HAVE YOU $4,000 THAT ISN'T
WORKING-Or a little less will do.
Best security guaranteed Make your
money work and still be safe. Write
at once for prompt reply Herald Of
flee. 52c1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

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, 1917-03-07

Houghton was cheered by telegram
of congratulation from his son, Lieut..
William, who is at Douglas, Arizona
Index.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-My residence in Lancas-
ter; modern Groom house; bath;
city water; electricity, and 2 lots of
ground. Located 1 blk east and one
blk south of high school. Inquire of
Mrs. Mary E. Judd. 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Do unto others as you would not
like them to do unto you and they will.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.

CHAS. M. KLARMAN-- Real estate
and Loans Located one door north
OF abstract Office. Lancaster, Wis., Aft
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
WAN 7 ADS
ONE CENT A WORD-Minimum 15c
FOR SALE Houses and Lots.

FOR SALE-6 very desirable we'll To-
Gated building lots on East Cherry
st. City water and electricity. Call at
the Misses Schmidt. 50tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
HERE'S A TIE MAN.

ter was lost and work suspended for
time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
FOR SALE-Some good, bright oats
straw. Albert Brinkman. Cpl

MAP OF WISCONSIN. Send stamp for
pocket may of Wisconsin and free
information Polk county hardwood
lands near Twin Cities. Baker S-166,
st. CrOix Falls, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-Choice of two residences
in city of Lancaster. One is 8-room
with furnace, etc., and nearly lots.
The other, Groom with one lot. Both
places five blks west of court house.
Inquire of John Drinkwater. 51tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
HELP WANTED

GOOD SHOVELERS WANTED
day for 9 hours. Apply to Superin-
tendent at O. P. David Mine, Montfort,
or address Hump Development Co.,
Montfort, Wis. Steady work 52tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07
HUNTING NOTICES.
FOR SALE-MiscelIaneOus.

FOR SALE have quantity of seed
oats and barley for sale. Cleaned
and graded. Inquire Of Arthur Kauf-
man, Glen Haven, Wis. 52p4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

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, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-I offer my home in the
north part of the city of Lancaster for
sale. R. A. Watkins, Lancaster, Wis
cOnsin 21tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-8-room modern house
with 27a lots of ground. Will sell
as much land to purchaser as he de-
sires. Located blks northwest CT
postoffice, known as the B. Stoll resi-
dence. Jas. E. Bailie, Adm, Lancas-
ter, Wisconsin. 45tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

The American hospital unit from
Naumburg, including Doctors Sauer
of I'll Paso, Prick of New York and
Nurses Bertha Becht, Mary Cannard
AND Aida Meyer are on their way
home, says a Copenhagen dispatch.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-Residence property, six
blocks west of depot. Six rooms
with 13Ox153 piece of ground. Water
in house; good sized barn; chicken
house. Inquire of John Krohn, Lam
caster, Wis. 5Op4
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-Fine residence lot, 2 blks
west OF court house; east front;
size 60x130. Inquire of L. Weber, Lam
caster, Wis. 32tfc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Paul Dreher, German subject
known rs an intimate friend of Jose
Miguel Gomez, was arrested at Ha-
vana on a federal order and was held
without bail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1917-03-07

Charging five times, the Russians at
tempted to recapture heights taken by
the Germans north Of the NalputnC
road on the northern Roumanian front
but were repulsed with considerable
losses, says the Berlin war office.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

around gets rather tiresOme. was
down town last night and saw the
Company B bunch and | think | will
go down and visit them again this
afternoon. | don't see much Of them
now as when we so down town. we
usually ride and can't stop on the
way very handy and it's SO far !
hate to walk it.
The last week the rainy season has
set in and it rained almost every day
and was pretty cold but yesterday
was clear and today is real nice. Some
of the fellows caught colds but we
didn't suffer any although we had
to keep well covered up.
| didn't get that box of cookies that
were mentioned some time ago, but
am living in hopes. [ don't suppose
| will be able to send any more pic
lures as we cant take any more and
letters must be Of a personal nature
only
Must close for this time and write
to the others.
With love,
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
Our 3oldier 8o43 in uncle SANS &a4 Camps
MU0M@6E@D01ME0

we were in actual fighting. When we
20 out to the drill grounds they send
scouts and spies ahead and if we see
anything we have to send "A message
back to the others. If we see d bunch
of birds we report that there are air
planes approaching. If we see any
body coming on horseback we report
cavalry approaching. etc.
1t sure is lot OF fun. | was sent
out as u spy yesterday and sure
had some fun.
Have you received the picture of
Deming yet that l sent you? If so,
what do you think of it?
am going to send you some silver
ore if | ever get out in the mounatins
where | can get some.
Well, mother, as it is time for the
picture show I will close, hoping to
hear from you every day.
With lots of love to all from your
son,
George A. Zea,
Co. B. I'd Iowa Infantry. Deming.
Camp Cody, N. M.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
MOVING PICTURES
FOR SOLDIERS
George Zea, at Deming, N. NJ, Tells
of Entertainment Furnished SOL
der Boys at Y. M. c. A.
NOW DRILLING EVERY A. NJ.
Drill As Though They Were Actually
Fghting-Spies, Scouts and Sur.
qeons-Lots of Fun.
Camp Cody, Sept. 26, 1911.

Camp Cody, Sept. 26, 1917.
Dear Mother and All:
Will drop you d few lines tonight
to let you know / am feeling as fine
as ever aud hope this letter finds you
all the same.
was little disappointed today be.
cause didn't get any mail. | have
been getting a letter every day until
today. but | guess can miss a day
once in a while.
Well. how do you feel now. any
way. | don't want you to worry any
about me because there is no use
of it.
We are going to have a picture
show here in the Y. NJ. c. A. tonight.
We have one every other night and
they last about two hours. | think it
is pretty good pastime for the eve
nngS.
We got our shoes today. We got
two pair. for the first time since we
have been in the army and maybe
you think they weren't tickled.
We have been drilling every fore
noon. We go through it just as if
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
DISCHARGEDFR0M
NATIONAL GUARD
Harold SilIetto, at Camp Cody, Now
Regular Army Man-Not Fully
Equipped Vet, However,
RAIN WEATHER SETS IN THERE
Letters Are Now Censored and SOL
diers Forbidden to Take Pictures
-Plenty of Leisure Time.
Camp Cody,
Sept. %, 1917.

camp Goa!
Sept. %. 1917
Dear Katherine:
| received your letter several days
ago as well as one from Charles. Arch
and Jack so have Jared pretty well
this week. | also got the papers
but they didn't get here until last
Tuesday. see there is big bunch
at Camp Dodge from around there,
guess they left yesterday, didn't
they? | suppose most of them will
come down here, but don't suppose
any of them will be in our outfit. |
see they had a big blowout at home
for them.
Yesterday we got our discharges
from the National Guard so | guess
we are considered as part of the re-
gular army now. don't know wheth-
er they will change the number of
our regiment or not. but that doesn't
make any difference as far as the
same bunch being together is con-
cerned.
We aren't doing much now and
sure will be glad when we get fully
equipped SO we can drill, as laying
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
GOES TO GOVERNMENT ARSENAL
M. P. Rcnfro Will Report for Duty at
Rock Island Arsenal Next Week
TO Act As Craftsman.

NJ. p. RenfrO. the architect, re.
Ccived notification last week from the
government to report at the Rock ISL
and arsenal for duty as a craftsman.
Mr.. Renfro expects to leave Denison
next week to take up the work.
Mr. Renfro took the civil service
examination last Epring for drafts
man and passed with high markings.
although it was a very stiff examina-
ton. He attended the State Univer-
sity of Nebraska and after finishing
the course there came to Dcnison.
where he has been engaged in bust
ness since as an architect and con-
tractor. His work at Rock Island will
be along the same line as he has been
engaged in here in DenisOn.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

Oh! there's nothing, Mother. which
T. wn have that isn't extra -tina.-s-ss--
We've clothes galore for every need;
! Sunday work or play,
| We've a colonel who's a dandy. and
day on which they pay.
We've hundred things, dear Mother,
that | haven't room to mention.
hundred things. dear Mother, that
require our close attention.
We are happy and we're healthy. and
we're learning to be men,
Such q chance to get schooling, we
may never have again.
OH miss you. Mother darling. but
I'm happy and content.
With the hours and weeks were
spending in the regulation tent.
Cause | know | need the schooling |
may never get again.
The school that takes the weaklings.
and makes them into men.
Now. Mother dear, I've written you,
letter that is long.
'IiEicency'S' the title of our regiment.
al song.
We are waiting now and ready for the
day we'll take a chance.
With our brothers and the others on
the plains of Sunny France.
We are waiting for the crdcr that will
bid us grab our guns,
For the day we'll lick the kaiser and
his lighting German Huns.
Now I'll close with love and kisses,
and heart that's full Of joy.
And sign my name as always, Your
Happy Soldier Boy.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

("Soldier Camp of u. S. A.-No Place
or Time or bate si4z,'-s.'-4,
Dear Mother, | am writing, | know
a trifle late,
But have been so busy with the sol
diers daily grind
That I've neglected writing, but
know you will not mind,
When you've read what am writing,
you'll feel whole lot better.
And | promise that hereafter, will
write daily letter.
Tell Sis she wouldn't know nc. since
| left our little town,
For the sun has surely baked me, Il
most gorgeous golden brown.
Tell Dad if he could see me, he would
never CuSS me luorc,
For Ovcrsleeping mornings, or neg
lccting any chOre.
Tell little brother Bennic I've pistol
and Il gun,
A really truly rifle. that wasn't made
for fun.
Tell my sweetheart that love her.
when you see her. Mother dear.
That sleeping. drilling, working. ]
keep wishing she were here.
Tell Aunty that ! thank her for the
little wooden box,
Tho homemade jam and cookies, and
the dozen kitted SOX.
Tell Sis fellow for me, if he wants to
have some fun.
TO join the u: S. army. and get him
self a gun.
Tell Tom and Dick and Harry and
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

strapping Iimllitrsslt0ots,
fThat ;Inesc as;;r4f N &s.ivetiilss .a- HIAlio,
| more recruits. s>.. - '...-.
Just tell 'em what I'm writing, in this
letter, to you.
So that each and every one, will know
just what we do.
At five a. m. the buSlc blows, the call
to rise and dress;
At five-tiftcen the morning run. at
six Il. IN. the mess.
Hot cakes and syrup, coffee, spuds
and bacon fried,
With sugar. milH sand home made
bread to fill the space inside.
At half past six, fatigue call sounds,
the streets and tents are 'pliced,
Then we drill for two long hours be-
fore we are released.
From nine a. IN. till three p. H. we
sleep and write and read
Then drill again, dear Mother, for its
drilling that VIC need.
The Post Exchange supplies our
wants with almost anything,
We've dandy club and reading room
where we can so and sing.
We can get a pass to go to town, most
any time VIC wish,
We've everything we want to cat,
both plain and fancy dish.
We've Il ball team. some boxing gloves
and a wrestling match and craps,
We've each a little army cot, we sleep
on after taps.
We've mess halls with mosquito net,
shower baths that are divine.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

Holland is experiencing some Of the
ups and downs of glass production.
The war has iNterferred with that in
dustry. Before the war the American
glass producer was having similar
troubles. due to the democratic tar
iff law, which gave the Hollander an
advantage in the market.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
SOMEBODY'S SON..

(By Frances Delaney, School Teach
er. No. l HanOver)
Somebody's son has gone far away
From a mother dear who is old and
gray,
Somebody's love has gone with him
'Tis a mother who sits in the twi
light dim.
Sending a prayer to the Father above
TO care for her soldier boy with all
His love.
Somebody's sister has just said good
bye
TO her soldier boy brother and a
tear dims her eye
For she knows the cause no greater
could be
'Tis for honor he's leaving, yes, the
flag of the free,
And when he returns If his lot that
may be
He will tell of the victory over the
sea.
Somebody's father with head bowed
and gray
Has watched the parade when the
boys marched away.
He will miss him at home, twas his
own baby boy
And pride Of his home, filed his old
heart with joy.
Can it be he's a man now, he who
just marched away
TO help win the battles in the land
far away?
wife has given just one
Her soldier boy husband for his
country has gone;
He has gone far away to face the dull
roar
In the dine of the battle on yon
foreign shore.
And there he will give with his COM
rades so true
His life. if God wills it, for the red,
white and blue.
Somebody's friend has gone far away.
There were promises made that on
some future day
The church bells would ring, there is
roses they say
TO brighten life's path on that fu-
ture day.
3ut the soldier boy leaves and the
bride that's TO DC
Knows he's leaving for her and the
flag Of the free.
Then in the dim future though the '
time may be long.
Till the peace dove will hover and |
coo his sweet song,
When we see through the mists Of the
sea coming Ger
Tho flag of the free to its own
native shore.
Iorne by the soldier boys so brave
and SO true,
Tho flag above all flags, the rcd.
white and blue.
10 ne'er will we falter, but the spirit
renew
That brought our Columbia the past
struggles through;
hat made and that gave her the free
dom so grand,
Her star shines the world DER, our
own beloved land.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

Francisco Villa complains of being
necessarily pursued by Mexican gov
ernment troops. But anytime he gets
tired Of running he can always back
up to the wall and take dose from
the same firing squad he gave to so
many others. .... ..
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

Gardeners who get discouraged this
year on account OF insect pests and
early frosts are probably the same
ones that think it is strange the farm
ers don't double their acreage and in
crease production.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

AS soon as the speculative element
can induce the public to sell its stocks
and bonds on account of the dreadful
war conditions, the inside speculative
crowd will put the market up and
make some money.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

1t is reported that arrangements
have been made to export large guam
titles of American corn to Mexico. We
may not be heapinS Goals of fire on
their heads. but we are coming mighty
near il
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

That report of German submarine
near our coasts may not have been
wholly useless, if it suggests to Presi-
dent Wilson that dry land is good
comfortable place for distinguished
personages just now.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

The high class literary and musical
entertainments so many towns arc ar
ranging now will be a success. if they
have lot of female good lockers out
selling the tickets.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

Germany feels confident she will
keep Norway's friendship, as she on
ly has destroyed Il third of NOrway's 5
fleet
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

The collegs are reOpening reduced
in numbers, but determined to keep
alive the sacred fires of education on
the football field
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

If the soldiers get no farther than
the army camps before the war ends.
how the slackers in few years will
be ridiculing their courage.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

The United States is paying out
$14,O0O.OO0 for entertainment for the
soldiers, while the slackers with re-
luctance are coughing up the price of
their own blowOutS
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03

1t is no doubt good judgment for SO
few of the states to hold fall elections
this year. as it might interfere with
the worlds series ball games.