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Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
fin,te wa.s decided and the

definite was decided and the iss
 vas postponed. until the next meet
 ing It also was decided to confer with the board of supervisors on the matter of speed limits. At pres ent Chandler has no speed regula- tions other than those that apply to the county highwtys, and it is a de- cided nuisance, as well as a public menace, to have cars tear through the town with mufflers open and travelling at a rate of speed that is barely within the county limit.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11

not been damaged, which accounted for the quick work in putting the plant in running order again.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
Water Works Out of Order

Water Works Out of Order
 Friday afternon the pit, containing the electric motor of the water works became flooded this stopped the pump and Chandler was without water until late in the evening. When the pit was bailed out 1t was found that the parts of the motor had been so well protected by oil that 1t had
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
Christmas Boxes for Soldiers

Christmas boxes for the 35 Chand Ter men in the service were com pleted and sent to the Phoenix head quarters last night.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
make further additions in the staff and equipment before the year is completed.


 ana equipment before the year is completed.
 Gilbert iourneyed over to Chand- Ter on Friday afternon for the sec ond game with the home team this season. Gilbert has the spirit, but is not on to the game. What hap pened to them in both the boys and girls games sounds like what hap pened to the Belgians at Louvain In the former they were defeated 21 to 10, and in the latter 35 to 2; only one field goal was thrown in the boys game and none in the girls.
 To Play tho Tempe Normal
 The boys team will play the Tempe normal on Chandler grounds, No vember 21. This will be the first game after the fair week vacation. c. A. Liberman. and mother. Mrs. NJ. Libsrman of Les Angeles have been spending the week at the Sahuaro. W. H. Robinson left Friday night for Prescott. He will be away sev- eral days on business.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-11
--a never-faiIing
 Electrical System

Never failing because it's so sim ple-there's no complicated mec- anism or wiring to get out of order.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19
DISCUSSING Mr.. KREISLER.

OUR good friend MIR Alfred Price Quinn takes i,su,
~ with The Times relative to statements made IN thcs
columns the effect that Fritz kresler yolnis was send
ing to Austria the money which hceceheS for giving con
eerts in America
The Times can have discussion with Mr. Quinn W.
said that KreiSler former officer in the Austrian army
was sending money to Austria Mr. krcisIcr admits it in
published interview at Washington Mr. kreiscr CLAIMS
that he is sending his earnings back to his native land to
support orphans.
We have no means Of learning ii the American money
reaches Austrian orphans others Judging OF the actions
OF Prussian and Austrian soldiers in taking money from
helpless women poisoning children with candy and bomb
ing hospitals have faint suspicion that the Au,tro-
Prussian authorities don't ask any questions it they want
the money tina, is in the hand, OF a,hcrlcS children IN
poor old Austria
We have not seen any Of the program, used by Mr.
Kreiser so do not know It he plays the Star Npangcd
Banner as his concluding number
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19
BUILDING UP THE TOWN.

A MAN who lives in a community and IS not member
"a of the leading commercial organization is not per
forming his full duty as citizen lie is thriving at the
expense of his more aggressive neighbors.
Every man in Oklahoma City receives benefits from
the work of Chamber Of Commerce II every business
and every professional in this city refused to
become a member OF the Chamber Of Commerce our city
would 60 backward Such a condition is unthnkabe The
larger the membership OF the Chamber the progress
city will make II you're not member send your
application
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19

bong staple cotton Is being sold in Texas at b5 cents
pound That must be the material OF which silk hosiery is
made
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19

When mining promoters have ore blocked out they
don't have any difficulty in selling their property II oil
men would do the same they d have easy time selling
their shares
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19
HIS70RYbnS,
One Hundrcd Years AGO To-day.

One Hund,cd Years Ago Today
lNll- Ilmr, A. NcDougall United
States ,cua'or from California during
the Civil war period born at Bcthlc-
hem s. s. Died at Albany ~ "
m l'.l
Scyantv-Gve Years Ago Today.
lSi2 MARYLAND dc'aultcd m the
payment ot interest un the state debt
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1877 ilu-Grccnc IIallcck, author OF
the stirring martial poem, Marco
H.au." died at Guliurd. Conn Born
there. July s. l7g0
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
1872 l,m t. Stevens. L. $ minister
'o Hawai-, wrote to hi, government in
favor ul annexation
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-11-19
Names II Npmcs

G Nnno' live, in Cincinnati
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
BUSINESS GENERALLY GOOD
DURING HOLIDAY SEASON

Many and varied were the opinions
of local merchants when asked their
opinion concerning Christmas bust
ness.
The majority were we'll pleased
with Christmas sales. Nick-nacks and
fancy gifts were not in great demand
the sales being of useful articles One
merchant stated that his sales had in
creased rs per cent in December. One
real business went to the dry goods
merchants as the demand for cloth
ing of all kinds was large Many peo-
pie purchased for next year as they
believed that the price of all wearing
apparel will soar.
Furniture dealers stated that though
trade was brisk the demand all CEN
tered on small inexpensive articles.
The call for poultry was larger
than last year with supply that was
third shorter. This applies to dressed
poultry-ducks and geese. The supply
of chickens was larger, as most peo-
pie are disposing of their live poultry
owing to the high cost Of feed.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
RAISE RABBITS FOR MEAT.
This Is Advise Given Out By the Gov.
eminent.

Rabbits, which have proved valu-
able source of food in Europe during
the present war, may we'll be raised
more extensively in America by way
of reducing the drain on the ordinary
meat supply, according to biologists
OF the United States Department OF
Agriculture.
The business of growing rabbits, the
specialists point out, can be carried
on by youths and adults not engaged
IN military or other national service
or in regular industrial employment
The animals may be raised in back
yards OF cities and towns as we'll as Cd
farms.
The Belgian hare, says a state
ment by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture, breeds rapidly
natures quickly, and produces a pala-
table and highly nutritious meat. The
cost of production is less than that OF
any other meat, not excepting poul-
try. The supply can be greatly in
creased within a few months, without
requiring space that may be needed
for the production of crops. Practical
experience has demonstrated that
rabbit meat can be produced in unlim.
tied quantities at a cost of about {
cents pound; and by utilizing lawr
cuttings and other vegetation thai
would otherwise be wasted, the cost
can be made even lower.
1crio
bits are recommended for meat pro
duction, as the ordinary tame rabbit
is smaller and develops more slowly
Stock of Belgian hares may be
bought from breeders in nearly al
| the states at 81 to So each. They ma,
occasionally be had from pet stool
| dealers. Fancy pedigreed stock is no
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
GROCERS BECOME MEMBERS
OF FOOD ADMINISTRATION

Grocerymen of the city automatic
ally became members of the United
States Food Administration Saturday
upon signing a statement to help con-
serve those food stuffs necessary to
our soldiers. They also agreed to sell
at a moderate profit The pledge is on
a large card to be displayed in the
store and the cards were distributed
by a representative Of the Watertown
Grocery company. The card reads:
ITO serve our country we have en-
listed in the United States Food Ad-
ministration." There is then appended
list of those fOodstuffs that the mil
itary authorities need, with the re-
quest that people cooperate with the
grocer to conserve the articles enum-
Grated. The list contains articles in a
dried form, also lard, butter, bread,
tomatoes, apples, beef in all forms,
milk (canneO, mOlasses, and numer-
Gus other foodstuffs. Then follows a
signed statement of the grocer: 1--WE
pledge our selves to give our custom
ers the benefit of fair and moderate
prices, selling at no more than rea-
sonable profit above cost to u.s."
Many grocers have nearly completed
the report required by the govern
ment this year of the amount Of food
stuffs on hand. The report must be re-
turned to Washington by January TO-.
In this way comprehensive knowl-
edge of the supply of foodstuffs in the
country will be had. The report, ac-
cording to several grocers, is COM
pick and requires a lot of figuring.
The report also comes at an opportune
time, that of inventory, and no doubt
much extra labor will be avoided than
| if the report were auth orized for some
| other time than the last of the year. A
| few grocers close their fiscal year at
time not at the end of the year, and
for them work is doubled
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
LOCAL FANCIERS WIN
AT FORT ATKINSON SHOW

George w. Block and w. F. Gruetz-
macher received their awards today
on birds they exhibited at the Jeffer-
son County Poultry association show
held at Fort Atkinson last week.
Mr.. Block showed five White Wy
andottes and brought home one prize
and two ribbons. The White Wyan-
dottes were the largest class shown
at the show and he showed well in
winning three places
Mr.. Block has also entered a dis
play of Wyandottes at the Sheboygan
poultry show.
Mr.. Gruetzmacher exhibited Black
Orpingtons. Out of ten birds shown he
received eight ribbons and eight
prizes. He took two firsts, three sec
onds, one third one fourth and one
fifth prize He lost out on pen display
owing to the lack of good pullet. Six
of the birds scored "a and better, one
individual cock scoring 94A points.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
NEWS FROM The FRONT
MAY NOW bE PRINTED

The ban on disclosing the identity
troops in the Pershing expeditionary
force in Europe has been removed in
new and revised censorship rules is
sued by George Creel, chairman of the
committee on public information. The
new rules take the place of those
made public on July 80, last, and take
effect on January 1. Cards will be
printed containing the new rules for
distribution to all American newspa-
pers, magazines and others interested
There is no authority CO law for
bringing any pressure upon American
newspapers for the observance of the
new rules or requests.
Careful comparisons of the new "re-
quests" show that they have been
greatly narrowed, and that as result
of experience during the last six
months the government seems willing
to have some facts printed now that
it did not care to have published in
July. The original rules of July 80
asked that nothing be published that
would tend to disclose the number or
Identity OF troops in the expeditiOnary
forces abroad. This has now been mar
rowed to the point where no request
is made not to publish information as
to the identity of our forces abroad
but there is a request that nothing be
printed disclosing the number of
troops in the expeditionary forces
According to this, it would be per-
missable to say that the Rainbow di-
vision is in France, or mention the
identity Of a regiment in that division,
but it is asked that nothing be publish
ed stating the strength of the units.
There are other softenings of the vol
untary censorship which Mr.. Creel,
speaking for the government, asks
the press to maintain over it's print
ing OF news dealing with OR naval
and military forces.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
INCREASED SALARIES
FOR POLICE FORCE A
REASONABLE REQUEST

The increase in salaries for mem
asked for by the Police and Fire Com
mission, should be met by the city
council favorably at the first meeting
of that body in February There are
several reasons why an increase
should be granted. The officers work
practically every day in the year,
aside from a vacation period and a
one-day off monthly.
The present salaries are $1,000 for
the chief, SIS per month for the cap
tain and $40 per month for the patrol
men. With the addition Of SIS per
month for patrolmen the police Off
GERS would receive SIS per month or
an average of $3.50 per day. The
hours are long, the duties are hazar-
GUS and the pay not in keeping with
the wages paid in other lines of work.
The high cost of living in recent
years was responsible for the gradual
increase in the salaries of city police
men, and at present the cost of living
is higher than ever known in this
country before.
Many years ago the police force of
Watertown received $50 per month in
the summer and $35 per month in the
winter. The effort TO change that
condition lay dormant for many years,
as the position was looked upon as
sinecure for some old man who had
outlived his usefulness in other walks
of life
But with the recurring years it
gradually dawned upon the powers
that be than an efficient police force
must be remunerated sufficiently and
the gradual increase in salaries was
the result.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
IN PROBATE COURT


Estate of William Holzhueter, de-
ceased; hearing on final account and
assignment of residue.
Estate of Mary Maldaner, deceased !;
hearing on petition for administra-
ton.
Estate of A. D. Lasher, deceased |;
adjourned hearing on final account
and assignment of residue.
January s, Jefferson.
Estates of James McGinnis and
Casper Beischel, deceased; hearing
on claims.
Estates of George Belstner, Ole
Wigdale and Phebe Cooper, deceased;
hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
Estate of Anna Roller, deceased J;
hearing on final account, assignment
of residue and determination of in
heritance tax.
Estate of Gottfried S. Ley, deceased !;
hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
Estate of Frank Mandusky, de-
ceased; hearing on petition for admin
istratiOn.
Estate of Patrick Scotland, deceas-
ed; adjourned hearing on final &C
count, assignment of residue and de-
termination of Inheritance tax
January Is, Jefferson.
Estates of William Wolter, Emily
G. Robinson, Della Gates and Jason
Tyler, deceased; hearing on claims.
Estates of Herman Wendorf and
Alice Goodrich, deceased; hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due.
Estate of William Dymond, de-
ceased; hearing on petition for admin
istration.
Estates of Samuel A. Bridges and
Frank Harnack, deceased; hearing on
final account and assignment of resi-
due
January Is, WatertOwn.
Estates of Edward Specht, Otto
Ruege and Spencer J. Ward; de-
ceased; hearing on claims.
Estate of Thomas Wallace, deceas-
ed; hearing on final account, assign
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
STAGE ice BOAT TRIALS
ON new YEARS DAY

There will BEIGE boat races tomor-
row afternoon at 2 o'clock on Rock
river if the weather permits. All starts
Will be made from Cady street bridge.
The races are being staged under the
auspices of the Watertown Ice Yacht
club. The course has been laid over a
mile, and extends from Cady street
bridge to Silver Creek. The contest
ants will start in twos and have their
boats turned at the end of the course
and race back, covering two miles.
The match has been arranged as
sort Of freefOr-all contest for claim
ants of ice boating honors as regards
speed. Several potential challenges
having been made, it was thought
best by members of the club to stage
the meet and thus settle once for all
the controversy. Those who have
boats and wish to enter them should
be on hand promptly to secure place
and position. Competent judges will
officiate. The race will be run on the
elimination plan. So if there are six
starters, the three winners will race
again for first place.
The snow of last evening has made
ice boating conditions ideal as it af-
fords good gripping surface for the
runners. The weather is just snappy
enough to be enjoyable, both by pilots
and spectators.
So far the following boats have
been entered:
Emerald-Owned by William CAL
houn. Boat Fl feet long, has 200 square
feet Of sail and has made 40 miles an
hour.
Phantom-Owned by Neil Werner.
Boat is Is feet long, has $50 square
feet Of sail and has made As miles an
hour
Yellow Streak-Boat is % feet long,
has 200 square feet of sail and does
IS miles an hour.
Boat owned by Bernard Richter.
Is 19 feet long, has It's square feet
OF sail and has made 40 miles an hour.
Boat owned by E. Kusel. Is 20 feet
long, has $50 square feet of sail and
has done 40 miles an hour.
Corker No. 5-Owned by Carl Fisch-
er. Boat is rs fet long, carries $50
square feet of sail and has made 40
miles an hour
doc" Kings boat is % feet long and
has done more than As miles an hour.
doc" recently challenged the best
boat in the city and will be on hand to
have both feet" in the race.
Shows Speed.
Editor News: l see that Doc
Kings is supposed to have such fast
boat. Please refer doc" to THURSDAY
afternoon when the Emerald" owned
by William Calhoun, showed how
much speed that boat of Docs
really had. William Calhoun is one of
the oldest builders of ice boats on the
Rock river, for his age. Thursday
when the Emerald" passed Docs"
boat, doc" and Calhoun both had
their runners sharpened and were
both in able condition for a tryout.
A Patron.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31

ment of residue and determination Of
inheritance tax.
Estate of Euphrasia Granger, de-
ceased; hearing on final account, as
signment of residue and determination
of inheritance tax.
Estate of Augusta Blank, deceased
hearing proofs of will etc.
Estate of William Schultz, deceased
hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
January %, Jefferson.
Estate of Henry Banker, deceased
hearing petition for administration.
Estate of Henry Banker, deceased
hearing on final account of guardian
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
A CHANCE FOR ANNAPOLIS.
Two More Vacancies To Be Filled A
Competitive Trials.

Two positions as midshipmen al
the U. S. naval academy at AnnapO-
lis are to be filed soon.
High school students with a knowl-
edge of plane geometry and algebra
should be able to pass the examina-
tons. They will be held January 49,
Those interested should address the
Civil Service Commission, Madison
for full information. The age limits
are 16 and 20
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
Plays Latest Rags.

Mrs. Herbert Weis, the pianist at
the Classic theatre, is receiving many
words of commentator on her play
ing. She recently accepted the posi-
ton to set the pictures to music for
the benefit of patrons. Her repertoire
embraces many selections which she
renders with skill
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
VITAL STATISTICS
SHOW A DECREASE
IN THE BIRTH RATE

Births have decreased and deaths
increased during the past year ac-
cording to the records of Health Of
ficer Habhegger. The latter is due to
conditions not to be taken into con-
slderation in analyzing the figure diff
ference. The number of births in 1916
were 1872, and in 1917, 1873, difference
of A last year over the present. The
deaths in 1916 numbered 149, and 167
this year, a difference of Is. Figure
analysis would lead one to form the
opinion that the life of the present
generation is becoming shorter. When
the death rate of last year is taken
into consideration as it relates to the
present segregated report, the fact
that there were more deaths last year
in the communicable disease class
than this year will show more care
taken to stamp out diseases that can
be transmitted and longer life for
the average person. Those in the non
communicable class were as g. rule well
advanced in years. The rapid strides
now being made and that have been
made recently in the medical field in
sures posterity of the minimum death
rate in preventabIe diseases. Much
care is being taken by public officials
to see that all communicable diseases
are reported. The total number re-
ported to the health officer this year
was SO cases, an enviable record for a
city the size of Watertown. This does
not include tuberculosis, as 20 cases
are under the supervision of physi-
clans in town. Especial care is being
taken Of the sufferers of this dread
disease and efforts made to stamp it
out completely.
Not to forget the marriages, there
were SO united in wedlock this year.
The following is tabulated report
of the health records kept by the COM
missioner of health from January 1,
1916, to December 81, 1917:
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
WILL START TO HARVEST ICE
Badger State BOttling Co. To Com
mence Operations Soon.

Preparations are being made by the
Badger State Bottling Co. to harvest
a 5000 ton crop of ice from Rock
river. Thirty men will be employed
for six days, the time estimated it will
take to harvest the crop. An early
start can be made this years as the ice
is in just the right condition.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
for meat production.


Rabbits are easily kept, say the ex-
perts. They eat hay, grass, lawn cut
tings and green vegetables of many
kinds. Females should be allowed to
breed when eight or ten months old,
and during the year should raise four
filters of about six young each Well
fed, the young reach marketable size
when three to four months old and
average from five to six pounds live
weight.
The Department of Agriculture has
published bulletin on raising rab-
bits, which will helpful to those who
wish to engage in the pursuit.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
TO PRACTICE LAW.
Attorney III. c. Rehm Has Offices In
Central Block.

Attorney H. C. Rehm, former pastor
of the Congregational church in this
city, is now practicing law in Water
town and is occupying offices on the
third floor of the Central block, where
he may be consulted by clients. Mr..
Rehm has decided to permanently To-
cate in this city.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
Goes To Monarch Shops.

pat" Riley, who for several years
has been associated with Frank Petro
in electrical work, has resigned his
position and accepted the position of
station electrician with the Monarch
Tractor Co.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31

Doctors Must Have Lost Prestige.
The Zulus are greatly given to SUI
erstition, and we are told that when
he English first came there their
itch doctors sprinkled them with
ONE concoction, and told them that
his would make them proof against
II bullets.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31

News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31
THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Part-
~ cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Not
much change in temperature. Coolest
during last night l warmest today 20.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-31

Fresh shrimps daily at Mig
Preusse's, Third street. If