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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01

tomobile tires with. The city has pur
chased large supply of regulation
garbage cans of "a gallons capacity
which they sell at $275, the exact cost.
Buy one Of these cans, place it in your
back yard, dump your ashes and gar
bage therein and when filled notify
the proper officer that you want it
emptied and it will be done without
cost. Show your public civic spirit
by meeting the city more than half
way in their desire to keep our streets
slightly and sanitary in every respect.
Don't allow it to be said that anyone
would fail to comply with this excel
lent ordinance. Cooperate with your
city in everything that will add to its
beauty healthfulness and inviting ap-
pearance. There is nothing that looks
more hideous in the spring than to
find ash piles and garbage scattered
all about the streets and back lots.
Sift your ashes before dumping and
save half Of your coal bill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01

noon Nov. I, in the school hall. The
following ladies will serve: Mrs. Arth-
ur Hofermann, Mrs. E. jain, Mrs. A.
NJ. Hillmer and Mrs. Max JAM.
Remember that next Sunday is "In-
ternational Go to Sunday School Day"
Old and young are invited.
Sunday November 18th, 1 o'clock %.
m. the Lutheran congregations of
Grand Rapids, Port Edwards, Nekoosa
Sigel, Seneca, Arpin, Vesper and Kell-
ner will celebrate a "Joint Reforma-
ton Festival in the Amusement Hall
at Grand Rapids, October 81, 1917, be-
ing the 400th anniversary of the Luth-
eran or Protestant church. A German
and English sermon will be held in the
afternoon service. Prof Aug. Pieper
D. D. of the Lutheran Theological Sem
mary at Wauwautosa, Wis, will
preach the German sermon, Rev. W.
NJ. Czamanske of Sheboygan the En-
glish. Prof. Richert of this city will
direct mixed and children's chorus.
Trustees and elders of all the congre-
cations are busy to make the celebra-
ton one great big success. Turnout
the U. S. all Lutheran churches will
toll their bells on Wednesday, from
1900 noon till 1910 in memory of the
fact that Luther 400 years ago on Oct
ober 81, 1917 nailed his 95 thesis a
gainst the door of the Castle church
at Wittenberg and thus began the glo-
rious Reformation of the Christian
church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
7OOUR READERS

On the front page of this issue of
the Wood County Reporter will be
found an article, "Notice to the Pub
lie" and signed by E. w. Ellis, Mayor
This notice calls your attention to
an ordinance which prohibits the
throwing of tin cans, ashes, garbage
etc, into the streets. The reason for
this ordinance is to keep our streets
more slightly and sanitary and to pre-
vent the refuse Of nails, cans and
other sharp pointed articles from ly-
ing about the streets to puncture au-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01

chase of Liberty Bonds. There was
a splendid "get-together" spirit man
ifested and the business men respond
ed nobly. This subscription on top of
what has already been subscribed, will
complete the amount allotted to this
county. Sixty-six men were seated at
the table and they paid Mrs. Gerow
and her excellent corps of assistants,
compliment for the delicious dinner
they had prepared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
RAISED S266,000

Some Of the business men in Grand
Rapids assembled at the Witter House
Saturday noon where they partook of
ali excellent dinner which had been pre-
pared by the management of that no
tel for the occasion and it proved so
delicious and satisfactory that at its
close, while still seated at the table,
the men present subscribed for $780,
900 of Liberty Bonds 1t is the same
old story that has often been told that
if you want to reach a mans heart
and pocketbook the best way is thru
the stomach. Short addresses were
delivered upon the Importance of Wood
county doing her full share, according
to apportionment towards the pur-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
Editor. A. L. Fontaine.

Editor, A. L. Fontaine.
Managing Editor, A. L. Fontaine.
Business Manager, A. L. Fontaine.
2. That the owners are: A. L. Fon-
taine, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
3. That the known bondholders
mortgages, and other security holders
owning or holding 1 per cent or more
of total amount of bonds, mortgages
or other securities are: Wood County
Realty Company.
A L. Fontaine.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9th day of October 1917
Frank w. Calkins.
(My commission expires Dec. %,
1879
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
FOR THE
"KIDDIES"

In one of the windows of the First
National Bank is large photograph
of some little folks depositing money
through the Children's Window of the
Savings Department.
This special Window has a step in
front of it so that the kiddies can see
the money counted and learn to do
barking business just the same as
grown ups"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01

ey for six months at same rate of
interest the bonds draw there is no ex-
cuse for anyone not buying one at
least of the Second Liberty Loan bonds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The ladies aid of the West Side Luz
theran church meets Thursday after
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-11-01
UNCLE SANS KITCHEN
AT THE IRELAND PACKING COMPANY

father tof
his In
MS ohal
carefully
ing of well known
He looks of
and last but
So public
wholesome article which S human food.
Insist that dealer sell Government sausage
establishment number
Grand Rapids Wisconsin,.
Through this effort to
maintain the Nations sheath
IRELAND PACKING COMPANY
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
SEIZE TNTERNED
GERMAN VESSELS
Authorities Take Over Ships That
Have Long Been Held in
American Ports.
TOTAL VALUE Is ENORMOUS
Some of the Finest Ships AfIoat Are
Among Those Taken-Ellis Island
Receives Officers and Crews Of
Those in New York Waters.

New York, April 6-Germany's $51,-
100000 mercantile fleet, which had
been interned here since the outbreak
of the war, was seized by the United
States only few hours after con-
gress passed the resolution declaring
state of war. There were % passen-
ger liners, freighters and sailing ships
in the fleet, among them the Water
land, one of the largest and finest pas
senger liners in the world.
The German officers and crews,
numbering more than 5000 men, were
taken to Ellis island for internment
1t was learned that the machinery
on some of the ships was smashed.
United States naval men will make
thorough examination of the vessels
to determine the exact extent of the
damage.
The ships seized in this port aggre-
gated 100000 tons. Eleven of them
displaced more than 10000 tons. The
mighty Vaterland is a leviathan Of
81 ,2S4 tons and cost $7,500,00O.
The German officers and sailors on
the ships made no resistance when the
United States officials went on board.
Nor did they murmur when told to
prepare to go to the immigration sta.
ton at Ellis island. A whole fleet
of customs boats swarmed in the Hud-
son collecting the Germans.
Here is the official list of the seized
ships in all ports as given out by the
customs officials:
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
Hawaiian officer ousted.

Honolulu, r. H.-The resignation or
Lieut.. Col. Charles w. Ziegler of the
Hawaiian National Guard has been
rendered. Brig. Gen. Frederick ).
Strong, United States army, demanded
the resignation because the colonel
presided February at meeting
aere of the German-American alliance
Mt which a resolution was adopted de-
manding that the question of war with
Germany should be subiAitted to popu-
lar vote, and at which speeches which
General Strong regarded as disloyal,
na ssed unrebuked by Colonel Ziegler.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
A Free Agent.

81 adopted the profession of hermit
ing entirely from choice" confessed
the outcast, as he sat in the doorway
of his lonesome cavern. You see,
slways was an extremely conscientious
gent. And fipally made up my mind
that it was never right under any CIR
cumstance, no matter how 1t might
burt the hearer, to tell aught but the
literal truth, so far as words would
do 1t. Not many moons thereafter my
fellow citizens grabbed me and offered
- INV cboica of haing lvpchad nr eet-
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
ACCORDING TO PREMIER LLOYD
GEORGE IN LUNCHEON AD-
DRESS AT LONDON.
PEACE MOVE REPORTED
CONFERENCE AT THE HAGUE
WITH COL. HOUSE SAID TO
HAVE BEEN ASKED.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
New York, April 13.-The rumor
that the Kaiser had been assassinated
got wide currency in the city Thurs
day, starting in the financial district.
No newspaper or news association had
received the report from any responsi-
BILE source.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
BUILD THOUSAND NEW SHIPS.
U. S. to Virtually Bridge Atlantic to
Break Down U-Boat Campaign.

Washington.-To smash Germany's
submarine blockade the United States
will virtually bridge the Atlantic.
Plans for the immediate construction
of 5000 wooden ships-the most tre-
mendous merchant shipbuilding pro-
gram ever undertaken-have been
completed and approved by the Pres
ident. The boats will be used to
transport food and supplies to entente
ports.
The government shipping board has
sent out call for 100000 lumbermen
and woodworkers to begin the task at
once. Congress has authorized $780,
100000 to start the program, and will
be asked for $3OO,OOO,OOO more.
Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals,
builder of the Panama canal, has been
selected to supervise the construction
program, which is expected to involve
within the next year total tonnage
of 100000 tons, or more than now
is building in all the shipyards in the
world.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
British Widen Line of Attack.

London, April 13.-Notwithstandin
the amazing April storm the British
north of Vimy ridge, the latter hav-
ing been firmly held and consolidated
by the Canadians, against a bitter
German fire. The troops which
struck north of vimy penetrated to 4
point few hundred yards northwest
of Givenchy, having carried out their
dawn attack with the same precision
as has characterized other operations,
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
White House Statement.

The president also issued a call for
volunteers to bring the army and navy
up to war strength, and gave his in
dorsement to the general staff army
bill designed to obtain men by selec-
tive conscription.
"The necessary men," said the presl-
dent in a statement, twill be secured
for the regular aNny and the National
Guard by volunteering, as at present,
until, in the judgment of the presi-
dent, a resort to selective draft is ad-
visable.
1.-THE principles embodied in the leg
islation presented by the war depart
ment to the military committee of the
senate and house have my entire ap-
proval, and its specific recommends
tions embody the best judgment of the
officers of the war department"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14

Washington, April 1.-THE president
on Friday signed proclamation for
mally declaring a state Of war be-
tween the United States and Germany.
In the proclamation he called upon
American citizens to give support to
all measures of the government.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14

ting out of their sight and hearing for
ever. Naturally, having several other
theories with which wished to expert
ment further, 1 selected absquatula-
ton, and lit out as the crow flies."-
Kansas City Star.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14
Just as Dangerous as Ever.

81 see French doctor asserts that
there is positively no danger in kiss
ing"
1.-THE deuce there isn't! Just let him
kiss the wrong woman and he'll find
ont :"
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14

OF norwegian DlTlu.
London.-"I can see peace coming
now-not a peace which is the mere
beginning of another war, but real
peace" was the salutation which
Premier Lloyd George sent to Amer
lea. 1t was part of a tribute which
the British prime minister paid to the
United States in tumultuously DEM
onstrative meeting of the American
Luncheon Club.
81 am the first minister in behalf
of Britain to salute America as one
of our comrades in arms" Lloyd
George declared. I'm glad of tim
proud of it.
I'm glad not merely because of the
stupendous resources that your great
nation can render to succor the alli-
ance but 1 rejoice as democrat that
the advent of the United States gives
the final stamp and seal to the char
acter of the conflict.
1--WE rejoice that America has won
the right to be at the peace confer
ence table when the terms are fixed.
1t would have been a tragedy to man.
kind if America had not had her
place there with all the influence and
power she has obtained"
Copenhagen, April 13-Apparently
positive reports were received here
that the German foreign office was
making overtures to the United
States. 1t was understood these nego-
tiations sought peace between the two
nations.
Official circles manifested the most
intense interest in the report. 1t is
understood Secretary of State Ian
sing already has received overtures
through unofficial mediators. The
proposition, as reported here, is for
the United States government to
send Col. E. M. House to The Hague
for a secret unofficial conference"
hington.-Austrian and Bulgar-
ian representatives are endeavoring to
approach entente diplomats in Switz-
erland on the subject of peace. Press
dispatches reporting Bulgarian efforts
in this line developed that it is known
here not only that Bulgaria has taken
soundings but also that there has been
similar action in the name of Austria
Hungary.
Rio Janeiro,-The government has
decided to seize all German ships in
Brazilian harbors.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-04-14

Key West, Fla.-The British sailing
ship Treveal, Capt. Williamson, was
sunk by a German submarine off Cien-
fuegos, Cuba, four days ago, and all
hands landed at the Cuban port
few hours later, according to C. Peter
son, a member of the crew who ar
rived here from Havana. Peterson
claims to be a naturalized American
OF Norwegian birth
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30

\ door at the end Of the room fUr'ncs'
from tho correspondents opened and the
Marshal walked In. accompanied by
Lieut. col. Jean Fabry, the blue devil Of
France" his chief of STAN, and other
officers of the commission. TIE famous
soldier wearing his uniform-a blue
Jacket, brilliant red trousers and leather
puttees-took n position AZ tho head of
the council table, while his callers crowd
ed nearer and began to file by. a each
approached he spoke his name and the
name Of the newspaper he represented.
II was repeated to the Marshal in
French, there was a clasping of hands
and in the case of those correspondents
who spoke French word or two Of
greeting.
Then the Marshal took from the
pocket OF his jacket two typewrtteu
sheets of paper and began to read in
French. He bowed his head little as
he read, holding the paper whcre the
light from window behind him would
strike IL best His voice was even and
soft, and Yet such was !ts quality That
persons standing IN the far corners Of
the room were able To hear every word.
When the Marshal concluded the ,orre-
spondents applauded and he smiled.
Then a military aid read an English YER
sion. which he explained was hurr'cdly
made and imperfect.
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Praise for America

American officers. he believed. We're
fully competent tn train American men.
ana he gave It aa his opinion tnat am
American army would develop rapidly.
IL was just before me Marsha! and
other members of the French war mis-
sion started Tor n visit To the tomb Of
George Washington at Mount Vernon
that the newspaper CORES spoudcu's gath
cred al the home Of Henry White, who-e
the chiefs OF the mission are being an
tcrtalncd as the guests Of the nation.
The correspondents were ush"rrd into "A
ItTC" gray walled reception room, IT. the
centre OF which was n broad council
table, Emile Huvslaque. general conn
scllor Of the mission. addressed them
briefly. concluding by saving. And
now, gentlemen, You shall 80" Gc'u lotrrC.
lie Will read you u statement and then
YOU may ask him questions"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30
SUFFS WANT EQUAL
PAY FOR WAR WORK
Unfair to Men to Take Lou
Wages, Leaders Say.

WASHINGTON, April 29,--Eaual pay
for equal work for women who take the
places Of men has been demanded by
the National American Woman Sut-
frage Association as a part OF the war
service programme.
In n letter to the chambers Of COM
mercc of 500 cities. II was announced to-
day. Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait, presi-
dent of the association and member Of
the newly appointed women's advisory
committee Of the Council of National De-
fence. asks for the cooperation OF tie
trade bodies to obtain reasonable work
ing hours and equal pay for equal
work" for the women who take mems
places IN business offices, factories ana
other occupations.
The letter urges that the work per-
formed not tho sex of the worker, should
determine the pay" aud states that 1--WE
recognize also the unfairneSS 10 men and
the injury to industrial standards in
general resulting from the competitions
of low paid woman labor"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30
28 HORSES DIE IN
BELMONT PARK FIRE
Second Inccndiary Blaze in a
Month Destroys Racing
Stable.

Tweuty-e.ght valuable horses be-
longing TO the Knipp & Parsons racing
stable were burned TO death at belmont
Park l1st Night shortly before midnight,
wher. nTe destroyed = d"uhl" barn in
which they we're stabbed with fifteen
horses owned by the Glen Riddle Farms
stable Tho Glen Riddle horses were
rescued by stahlenlcu working under tho
direction II ". H. Karr!cN Of Queens
village trainer for both stables. Al
though many OF them were badly fright
ened aud bruised and several of them
Wee reported to have been slightly
burned.
The fir. was discovered Ivy 4 private
wa,rhmau. one Of many who Were en-
p,oycd hy august Ielmont after fire de-
s;royel the Grand stand and other build
iugs ON April :. when he saw smoke
issuing from hayluft over the stable
after the building had been searched
carefully and locked FOR the niGht. An
alarm was turned IN and in addition -
the park fire apparatus help vas sent
from the departments AZ Flural Park.
Queens village. Hollis and Elmput In
der the direction of thicf G"ors" ilau-
bitzcr Of the Queens department the fire
was brought under control within an
hour and prevented from spreading.
Supt Ptll. who has charge of all the
buildings at the PARK. said last night
there was no doubt in his mind that
the nle was inccndiary. He believes
some one entered tho building through
a window IN the rear when the watch
men were busy AZ another part OF the
park, climbed into the loft and set fire
To the hay. II WAS reported laSt night
that after conferrIug with Mr. Fen and
examining the burned structure Mr.. Eel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30
BRITISH PLAN TO ORGANIZE
AMERICANDIVLSION AT FRONT
Project Is Said to Have Approval of Authorities at
Washington-Men to Be Repatriated
by Rogers Bill

WAsHiNGroN. April Recognizing
the tremendous mora effect on the allied
armies OF having American troops At the
front in France. the British army hcads
have worked out a plan by which the
American nag will soon be on the nght-
ins line with division OF Americans.
Announcement OF the details OF this plan
il expected to he made in the near fu-
tu'e by the British authorities.
The plan. in short, IL to take the
$4,000 soldiers now fighting in Canadian
and British regiments and foim an
American division Of them to be officered
and made up exclusively OF Americans
This plan is understood to have been
discussed in tentative way at the con-
ferences here ana TO have met with the
complete approval OF Government Off
cials
Americans now at the front lud scat
tered through many regiments are all
trained III hters. Many of them are Off
Gers. Their status, however. has been
rather peculiar. BY enlisting In the ser
vice of a foreign Power they expatrlated
themselves uudcr the law as 1t now
stands, 6ut n bin introduced in Congress
by Representative Rogers would give
them back their citizenship. provided
they apply 10 American consular officers
abroad
To Ne uder British Orders.
The American division under the pro-
posed plan will be under the orders Of
the British army. Both the British and
French officers who are here attach
great importance to the moral effect sure
to lie produced at the front by Nmeri-
cans lighting as body under their own
flag.
TO the German soldiers II would af-
ford at once concrete and practical evi-
dence that the United States had actively
entered the war and that this division
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30
IS TO BE
CHIEF OF STAFF
"Dcfcndcr of Ncrdun" Chosen
by Cabinet for Post at
War Office.

PARIS. April 29.-Gen. Petain. who
commanded the French army defending
Eerdun during the critical stages of the
battle in February and March. 1916. Is
to he appointed Chief Of STAFF at the
Ministry of War. The Cabinet reached
this decision this afternoon. The Cab
met meeting was presided over by Pres
ident IoinCare and was held after a
session of the war committee. After a
general discussion il was determined to
restore t.i" post of Chief of staff nt the
Ministry of War and Contide the post
to Gen Pctair.
The recent French offensive will be the
subject Of an Interpolation of the Cos
crnmeUt 10y Deputy palbicz, it has been
learned The Cabinet already has de-
liberated upon this subject premier
MOut conferred individually with some
Of his colleagues Yesterday and had a
long interview with President Poncare.
The Premier had an interview with Gen.
N'N'llc, the French commander. last
night.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-04-30
French and British Repre-
scntativcS Make Formal
Visit to Mt. Vernon.
PALMS FRANCES GIFT
Marshal Lays Bronze Me-
mentO on SarcopllaguS
Of Nations Founder.
'lOlNG ARMY Is SALrTED
Niviani Pays Tribute to Pa
triOtic Feeling Which Made
Conscription Possible.
iOUNG ARMY Is SALrTED

WAaHINGToN, April 20 --iumiuous IN
It's contrast with this and other days,
immeasurably touching in its personal
appeal, golden memory to be treas
ured by participants and witnesses
was to-days pilgrimage OF the British
and French missions to the home and
resting place of Washington.
Beneath Cedars and sycamorcs shad-
ing the tomb on the hillside above the
Potomac before the plain brick
mausoleum mantled with purple Wis
taria and English ivy and frightened
by the flags of the three allies stood
company utterly silent save for
Arthur j. Balfour, Marshal Joffre,
Rene Niviani and Gov. Stuart of Vir-
ginia when they stepped forth from
the circle and spoke of Washington
and reconseCration of the three ma
tons to the cause of liberty. Even
the gray squirrels that scampered up
and down the trees seemed to cea Sc
their romping and gossipng in the
presence OF a spectacle which for the
human visitors at least throbbcd with
patriotic sentiment.
Then into the tomb, bending low TO
gain entrance through a little iron
barred door, went first Marshal Joffre
with palm spray OF bronze and after
him Mr. Balfour with a wreath Of
laurel and lilies to lay their offerings
on the marble sarcophagus. The palm
OF France. the traditional tribute to
her own distinguished dead. was en-
twined with the tricolor in many
|, folds From tho wreath of Great
l'ritaln blazed the colors of all the in
ternational trinity now enlisted in the
war conference. On the wreath Mr
Balfour placed sheet Of paper on
which he had written: