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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
BRITISH TURN NORTHERN PIVOT
OF FAMOUS HlNDENBURG LINE
AND PRESS BEYOND THAT
STRONG BARRIER.
1000 PRISONERS TAKEN
IN TWO DAYS FIGHTING
Canadian Troops Are Notable in Work
OF Gaining Ground in Advance That
Is Considered Little Short
of Miraculous Teuton
Commander Captured.

London, April II. The British
sweep east OF Arras turned the nor.
thern pivot of the famous Hinden.
burg line and large forces of British
troops pressed far beyond the top
Of that German barrier, which was
prepared after endless months of la.
Dor.
con to the Douai- Cambria line" evi.
IDENTIFY is the slogan of the British
forces in France.
The manner in which the British
have advanced over scores Of Ger.
must have believed would protect
them indefinitely, has been little short
Of miraculous.
Canadians Hit Line.
Notwithstanding strong resistance
and the added handicap of heavy
snow and hail storm, in the coolest
April il so years, King Georges fore.
es, notably among them the Canadians,
have again hit the Germans line hard
at several points for good gains from
Vimy southwark and also west OF
Cambria
Five miles east of Arras the Brit.
ish have reached the suburbs of Mon.
chylePrex and northeast of Arras
have cleared out the Germans from
the village of Farbus and the Farbus
WOOD while to the immediate north
of this sector the Canadians in hard
fighting took additional important po-
sitions on the famous Vimy ridge and
captured prisoners and machine guns.
Ten miles west of Cambria the Brit
ish have established their line to the
north of Louverval
$1,000 Prisoners Taken.
In the two days fighting the Ger
mans have suffered heavy losses in
men and guns. More than II 900 pris-
oners, among them 235 officers, have
been taken, and 100 guns, so trench
mortars and 1913 machine guns have
fallen into the hands of the British.
Some Of the larger guns are of 3-inch
caliber. The commander of the Ger
man Seventeenth division was cap
tured
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Not a Bite Of
Breakfast Until
You Drink Water
Says a glass Of hot water and
phosphate prevents Illness
and keeps us fit.

Just as coal, when it burns, leaves
behind a certain amount of incom-
>ustible material in the form of ashes,
50 the food and drink taken day after
>9V leaves in the alimentary canal q
cain amount of indigestible ma
II, which if not completely 2limina-
from the system each day, be-
food for the millions of bacteria
infest the bowels. From this
of leftover waste, toxins and
nain-like pOiSOns are formed and
sucked into the blood.
Men and women who can't get feel
ng right must begin to take inside
tbs Before eating breakfast each
orning drink a glass of real hot
ter with a teaspoonful of lime
one phosphate in it to wash out of
e thirty feet Of bowels the previous
days accumulation of poisons and
toxins and to keep the entire alimen-
'tary canal clean, pure and fresh.
Those who are subject to sick head
che, colds, biliousness, constipation,
theirs who wake up with bad taste,
oul breath, backache, rheumatic stiff
ness, or have a sour, gassy stomach
after meals, are urged to get quarter
pound of limestone phosphate from
the drug store, and begin practicing
internal sanitation. This will cost
very little, but is sufficient to make
anyone an enthusiast on the subject
Remember inside bathing is more
Important than outside bathing, be.
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood causing poor
health, while the bowel pores do
Just as soap and hot water cleanses
.sweetens and freshens the skim SO
hot water and limestone phosphate
act on the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Order for Hearing Petition for Ad-
ministration, and for Adjusting
Of Claims

Order for Hearing Petition for Ad-
ministration, and for Adjusting
Of Claims
State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Rusk County:
In re Estate of S. G. Coulter, De-
ceased.
IN PROBATE
1t appearing by the verified petit
ton of Louisa Coulter of town of
Big Bend, in said county, among
other things that S. G. Coulter, of
town of Big Bend, in said county,
lately died interstate, leaving estate
in said county upon which it is
prayed administration be granted;
Therefore it is Appointed and Or
dered, That said petition and mat
ters thereinn be heard at the regular
term Of said court, appointed to be
held at the court house in said
county, in the city of Ladysmith, on
the 1st day of May, 1917, at the
opening of court on that day, or as
soon thereafter as said matter can
be heard.
1t is Further ordered, That the
time within which the creditors OF
said deceased shall present their
claims against such estate for ex-
animation and allowance, be and
hereby is fixed and limited to Four
Months from the date hereof;
It is Further Ordered, that all
claims and demands against said de-
ceased be received at the court
rooms of said court on any day
hereafter until the expiration of the
said four months and be examined
and adjusted at the regular term
of said court appointed to be held
at the court house in said county,
in the city of Ladysmith On the
7th day of August, 1917, at the
opening of court on that day, or as
soon thereafter as the matter can be
heard;
And it is Further ordered, That
notice hereof be given to all per-
sons interested, by publication here
of for three consecutive weeks in
the Ladysmith News-Budget, a news
paper published in said county, the
first publication to be made within
fifteen days from the date hereof.
Dated March 81, 1917.
By the Court,
d. w. MALONEY,
Judge.
T. M. Thomas, Attorney.
(F'lrst insertion April 6, 1917 52-1)
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
FEEDING PEOPLE BIG WAR
PROBLEM, ARMOUR SAYS
ecker Advises Federal Control OF
FOOD SelIing-Says Radical Steps
Are Necessary.

Chicago, April lift immediate
nd radical steps are not taken to in
sase and conserve the food supply
the United States" said j. Ogden
Armour this country will find itself
next fall and winter i'll as bad q state,
so far as food is concerned, as any of
the warning nations of Europe.
THE food shortage is worldwide
The production in Europe is worse
than cut in half by the war In Ar
gentina there have been drouths and
great losses of grain and cattle In
our own country the winter wheat
crop has been badly damaged by cold
weather"
Mr. Armour advises federal control
Of food selling and prices.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
MAY TAKE OVER ROADS
TO AID MOBILIZATION
Government May Assume Control oil
Those Needed for Purposes
of War.

Washington, April 11-There are
strong official iEsimations here that
the government is planning to take
over certain railroads in the country
for mobilization purposes.
President of the leading railroads of
the country will meet here with gov
eminent officials to confer on mobil.
lzation plans,
The proposition of the government
taking over certain railroads, officials
pointed out, would mean that the
roads will be used for military pur-
poses only and would expedite the gen.
eral mobilization plan.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
MANY Crafts Want Licenses.

Madison Within ten years many
skilled crafts have asked the Wiscon-
sin legislature that they be licensed
and that new members be subjected
to examination. The movement start
ed with the BARRIERS. This year the
architects have had introduced a bill
for license. In the interval the plumb
ers, optometrists and accountants
have been given licensing boards. The
embalmers asked that they be licensed
hereafter, but the bill for this has been
defeated.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Seven Badoers AGAINST War

Milwaukee-Seven Wisconsin con-
gressmen were numbered among the
fifty in the lower house at Washington
who voted against the Flood resolu-
ton declaring that state of war ex-
Germany. Theses representatives
were Cary, Cooper, Davidson, Esch,
Nelson, Weight and stafford. Cong
ressmaa Cooper was one of the lead
srs in opposition to the measure.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Ruling In Favor of Dahl.

Madison-After several years of liti-
cation, former State Treasurer A. Fl.
Dahl won his case in the supreme
court. The court reversed judgment
and held the former treasurer for costs
and nominal damages only. The ac-
ton arose out of the delivery of $45,-
900 securities by the state treasurer.
The action was started against the
state treasurer and his bondsmen to
collect this amount The lower court
held Dahl for damages amounting to
many thousands of dollars.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
karsl Succeeds Whitehead.

Madison-Gov. Philip has appoint
ed L. Albert Karel, Kewaunee, brother
Of Judge John C. Karel, as a member
Of the state board of public affairs to
succeed John NJ. Whitehead, James
Vile. 1t is understood that NIX. White
head declined to accept a reappoint-
ment. The governor has reappointed
as members of the board ex-State
Senator George B. HudnaH, Superior,
and George A. West, Milwaukee.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13

Cut This Quit is Worth Money
DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, ILL.,,
writing your name and address clear
ly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tab
lets.-Speidel & Speidel
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Scouts Offer Aid

GAINESVILLE - Within thirty minutes
after the news that the president had
signed the declaration of war, 100
scouts and scout masters assembled
at various points and marched to the
city hall, where they formally ten
dered their services to the. city of
GAINESVILLE in case of need. Mayor
James A. Fathers accepted the proffer
Of aid.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13

State of Wisconsin, County Court,
Rusk County:
In the matter of the estate of Alex
ander r. Thistle, deceased.
IN PROBATE
Notice, is hereby given that at the
regular term of the county court to
be held in and for said county at
the court house in the city of Lady
smith in said county On the first
Tuesday of May, 1917, the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application Of c. E. Bugher,
administrator of the estate of Alex
ander r. Thistle, late Of the said
town of Dewey in said county, de-
ceased, to sell real estate belonging
to such estate described as follows:
North half of the southwest quar-
ter and the Southeast quarter of the
Southwest quarter Of Section Tween
ty-three (23), Township Thirty -five
$3.50 North, Range Five ~(5) West,
Rusk County, Wisconsin.
BY order Of the court.
D. w. MALONEY,
Judge.
T. M. Thomas, Attorney.
(First publication April 6, 1917. SID
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Saloons Must Close Sunday.

Fond du Lac--Fond du Lac has gone
dry on Sundays following the filing
Of a complaint by citizens who have
been active in a reform campaign dur
ing the last few weeks. The police
have issued orders to saloon men to
close their places of business on Sun
days in the future.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Ship Eastiand to Become eunboat.

Chicago, April II. = The steamer
Eastland which turned over in the
Chicago river in July, 1915, with a
loss of S15 lives, is being converted
into a gunboat to be ready for service
July L. The ship, after being raised,
was purchased by the government or
iginally to be used as training ship
for the Illinois Naval militia. The
boat is to be renamed "The VIII
mette."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
BREAD Bullets Are To Win War;"

St. Louis, April 11.-Editors and
publishers of farm journals with an
estimated circulation among farmers
Of 100000, will attend conference
here at which means Of impressfng
their readers with the Importance OF
making crops this year the biggest in
the history will be planned. DR..
Charles Mccarthy, professor of polit-
!car science at the University of Wis
consin, Is urging the adoption Of a
plan to create staple market for farm
products, saying: Bread bullets are
going to win the war;"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
EmnIoves Get Wane Increase

Manitowoc - The Manitowoc Gas
company has inaugurated bonus sys-
tenn for its employees, together with an
increase in wages. Each employee will
receive bonus Of certain percent
age Of his wages at stated intervals,
according to length of service
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
sLAV LABOR MOVE FOR PEACE
Report That Overtures to Germans
viii Be Made.

London, April IA Petrograd dis
patch to the Times, says that COM
mittee of labor deputies has published
a series of resolutions. revealing a
desire to insure the defeat of the Rus
sian army and dishonorable peace"
The dispatch says the delegates have
formed committee to open direct ne
gotiations with the Germans and are
sending deputation to Stockholm for
this purpose.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Attempt to Burn Armory.

Neillsville - An unsuccessful at.
tempt to destroy Neillsville's $4,000
armory by fire was discovered by Col.
J. w. Hommel. He found a cleverly
constructed fire box intended to be
set by candle, which failed. A sus-
picious character was observed around
heavy guard has been placed about
the building. No arrests were made.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
TWO Killed in Auto Accident,

Green Bay-Nicholas G. Packard, 48
years old, owner Of the Green Bay
Gazette before the consolidation with
the Free Press, was killed when a
freight train on the Milwaukee road
hit his automobile on a street cross
Ing in this city Victor Rowart, rs
years old, taxi driver, was also a VIC
i'm of the smashup.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Victim of Finer Hunters.

Green Bay-Peter Lobdell is minus
The index and middle fingers of his
right hand. He was dragged into an
alley by three men, he claimed. The
men released him, he said, as soon
as the digits had been severed with a
Knife.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
AidinQ Red Cross.

OconOmoWoc-Al Although there is no
Red Cross organization here, women
from all church denominations are CO.
operating in producing medical sup
plies from materials sent out from
the Milwaukee branch Mrs NJ Kar-
TAX is at the head Of the movement
here,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
$50 Take Barber Test

Madison hundred fifty appli-
cants for BARRIERS licenses took the
state examinations at Milwaukee. Most
of the candidates come from lake
shore and other eastern Wisconsin
cities.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
UNITE ON WAR BOND MEASURE
HOUSE COMMITTEE AGREES ON
IT'S PROVISIONS.
Treasury Notes to Amount of $4,000,
900 Planned to Insure Funds
for Immediate Use.

Washington. April II. - Democrats
and Republicans of the House Ways
and Means committee ut its organiza-
ton meeting, united Ill approval of
the administration program calling
for a $5,O00,00O,000 bond issue, of
which $4,000 100000 will be the basis
of loans to the Allies. Chairman
Kitchin will report the bill at once
and its passage not later than two
days hence Within two weeks the
measure may be a law. Prompt re-
porting of the measure to the Senate
10 aynnctn1
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Priest Dies Suddenly.

Marinette = While carrying water
into his church in preparation for
Easter morning services. the Rev Juli-
us Papon, pastor of the Polish Catho.
lie Church in Menominee for twenty
three years, dropped dead from heart
failure.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Stevens Point Health Board Quits

Stevens Point-After nine months
Of opposition from milk dealers and
others the board of health has asked
the city council to relieve it of it's du-
ties and name a new board. Attempts
to secure a garbage incinerator and
other improvement failed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Canadians Have Shorter War Route

Canadians Have Shorter War Route.
Ottawa, Ont, April II. The en-
trance of the United States into the
war will make possible a saving of
much railroad mileage in the trans.
portation Of Canadian troops to sea-
port, en- route to Europe. To avoid
violating the neutrality of the United
States, the troops have had to be sent
to Halifax over one railroad line, the
only one which did not at some point
pass into American territory. One
troop train, 1t is said, already has
been sent over line which crosses
che border, much shorter route.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Favors Home Rule,

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Glenn P
Turner declared himself in favor of
home rule on the liquor question. He
also favors the bill giving the senate
he right to call before it for inquiry
any persian or commission
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
CIintonyiIIe Man Rolls 900.

Clintonville-A. J. Roehm, who is
connected with the F. w. D. Auto fac
tory Of this city, bowled a perfect
score, hitting the pins for 800 count.
This is Roehm's first season at bowl
in, his previous mark being 257, made
few days ago.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
ROADS URGE HIGHER RATES
Agree to Accept Reduction at Later
Date

Washington, April II. -- The chief
railroads Of the country, seeking to
hasten proceedings in their applica-
lions for general increases of Is per
cent in freight rates, have notified the
Interstate Commerce commission that
should the increased rates be author
lied the roads would accept reduc-
ton, without contest, at some later
date when the present emergency
should have passed.
The roads urged the increases not
later than June /, declaring that the
present need was imperative and that
they were facing a situation growing
more serious every day.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Eiks to Join Red Cross.

Oshkosh-M Members of the Oshkosh
lodge Of Elks will enroll in the Red
Cross. The plan has been explained
to the officers of the general order of
Elks and may become of national
character.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Alaska Potato Crop Breaks Record.

Washington, April II. - Production
Of big crops of potatoes and other
vegetables in Alaska are reported by
Secretary Lane. One farmer is cred.
tied with having grown II tons of po-
tatoes to the acre, high record An
other is reported to have produced
between cts and $50 bushels to the
acre, with yield of other vegetable
crops in like proportion Similar en-
couraging reports come from various
parts of Alaska, which this season will
produce the greatest crop in its hio.
tory.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Well Known Physician Dies.

Stevens Point-Dr. Galen Rood, the
Oldest physician in this part Of the
state died at his home here. He was
81 years old, and was active until two
years ago. DR.. Rood opened an Office
here in April, 1856.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Auto Thieves at Work.

Observation-Disclosures thieves are
busy in this city. A car owned by
George Fechter was found three miles
from the city in a ditch, and one be-
longing to Gordon Hall was taken. Il
was recovered.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
WinsIoW Named Nirector.

Madison-Carlisie P. Winslow has
been appointed director of the United
States forest products laboratory here.
He succeeds Howard F. Weiss, re-
signed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Vote Salary Raises.

Oconomowoc-The common council
voted increases in salaries TO power
plant employees of the city. Contracts
were awarded for the laying Of sew.
ers, water mains and paving.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
JUDGE Risiord Is Reelected.

Ashland-Judge Gullick Risjord of
the fifteenth judicial circuit was re-
elected over Ray, J. Haggerty of Park
Falls by majority of about 1000. The
circuit includes Ashland, Bayfield,,
iron, Price and Taylor counties.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
SIS. 600 Chimes for University

Madison-A set Of chimes, costing
about $4,000, will be the gift of the
1917 graduating class to the Univer-
sity of Wisconsin. The chimes will be
Installed either in Music hall or the
new dome of Main Hall.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Florida Passes Dry Amendment.

Tallahassee, Fla, April H. - Both
houses of the Florida Legislature have
adopted resolutions for submission in
1918 of a statewide prohibition amend
ment
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Recruits Pass Tests.

Stevens Point-Lieut. J. c. Bryant
of Wausau, is in the city examining
candidates for the new cavalry troop
here. Out Of thirty-two applicants
twenty-three were passed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Siun for Service,

Wausau Led by band playing
American airs. several hundred men
paraded the streets here and ninety
seven signed list for military duty
subject to call.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
VIII Raise Endowment Fund.

Neenah - The First Presbyterian
church Of this city is to raise $1,000
for the endowment of a child's bed in
the Theda Clark hospital. Half of the
sum has been pledged.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
WestfieId Citv Hall Burns.

Portage-The city hall, fire depart
ment building and Schlinski's livery in
Westfeld, NORTH of here, were, totally
destroyed by fire. Part of the fire
apparatus also was destroyed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
La Crosse Physicians to Oruanize.

La CrOsse-Dr. D. S. Macarthur says
he will organize an auxiliary medical
corps among physicians of La Crosse.
1t will be called the La Crosse Medical
Reserve corps.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13
Sentenced for Arson.

Superior - Andrew Cooper, found
was caretaker to collect insurance,
was sentenced to three years at Wau-
pun.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-04-13

Mrs. Herbert Sumner owen, prom
inent woman-suffrage worker and now
chairman of the wireless division OF
the National League for Woman's
Service, is the founder of the first COM
merciai class in wireless teIegraphy
for women. Mrs. Owen has offered to
provide the navy with 500 licensed wo-
man operators within six months to
take the place of the men needed for
sea duty. She now has rs young
women enrolled in the class being
conducted by the league at Hunter
college, New York, ana it is expected
that classes will soon be organized
in several cities throughout the coun.
try.