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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
SAVING the Eyes.

The eyes were made to use without
a doubt. So were the hands and feet
and all can be abused and become
sources Of pain forever. A lifetime OF
just ordinary vision, just seeing what
goes on about us, is about all we can
expect from a pair Of normal eyes
Added strain like fine sewing, too
much reading and poor light will use
them up so much sooner. Wage-earn.
ers have to sacrifice many things, in.
Guiding eyes, but for absolute waste
Of vision there is no excuse.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Name Fits the Tree.

The largest tree in Japan has name
which seems to fit it's size-cercidi-
phyllum japOnicum. In It's native land
this tree grows nearly 100 feet high
and produces from the crown cluster
of stems with a total circumference of
so feet or more. A specimen of this
tree now growing in the arboretum is
about thirty years old and has proved
perfectly hardy. 1t is very attractive
in the autumn, when the leaves change
their color to q clear yellow.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Hard to Think of Words.

Inability to choose the right word
often places a speaker in an embar-
RAISING position. Many business men
lose much valuable time because they
find it difficult to express what they
want to say when they dictate their
correspondence. Greater freedom and
accuracy in speaking and writing can
be acquired by studying dictionary
A few minutes devoted to the study of
words and their meaning each day will
in a short time result in great benefit
to anyone who will put that practice
to q test.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Shoots Money Into Bank.

For the thrifty soul with sportsman
like tendencies a novel savings bank
has recently been invented. BY clev-
er arrangement of the bank and a
small gun on a metal stand you are
able to shoot your money into safe
keeping. The bank is concealed by a
targetlike arrangement with a slot in
the bulls eye. The nickel, dime or
quarter is placed in the gun; the trig-
ger is pulled and the coin flies into
the bank.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
POSTS FOR ALL NEW OFFICERS
Secretary Baker Says 1t Will Not Be
Necessary to Place Many on
Inactive List.

Washington, Nov. 14.-All men who
qualify in the officers training camps
will be given commissions and prac-
tically all of them will be assigned i'm
mediately to active service, either with
troops or at service schools. Secre-
tary Baker announced that restudy of
the situation had disclosed that ii
weuld be unnecessary to place any con
siderable number of the camp gradu-
ates on the inactive list.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
If Mothers Only Knew.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fol
Children relieve Feverishness, Head
ache, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorder,
move and regulate the Bowels and de.
stroy worms. They break up colds in
"a hours. Used by mothers for &c
years. All druggists, Csc, Sample
Free. Address Mother Gray Co., Lee
Roy, N. Y. sits
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Order Hits Electric Sians.

Washington, Nov. 10.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield on Friday issued his
order darkening all advertising white
ways" in the country before z As p. m.
and after IL p. m. Advertising signs
fhurning electricity made from coal or
coke may remain lighted only between
thsSe hours
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Little Habits Count.

Great business men get the habit of
being on time. 1t is they who know
best the value of time and the impor-
lance of saving it by being prompt.
Yet it may be hard to acquire the fixed
habit of always being prompt, but it
can be done and it is worth while to
do it. In the commonest things every
one is Influenced by little habits that
we seldom uspect.-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Certain Cure for Group

Mrs. Rose Middleton of Greenville,
ILL.,, has had experience in the treat
ment of this disease. She says, when
nv children were small my son had
Group frequently. Chamberlain s Cough
Remedy always broke up these attacks
Immediately, and | was never without
it in the house. l have taken it myself
for coughs and colds with good results. "
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Area of Surface Of the Earth.

The superficial area of surface Of
the earth is estimated to be 1916, 1917
600 square miles, of which 55,50O,O00
square miles are land and 141, 050, 900
square miles water. Of the entire land
portion the best estimates place the
fertile regions at 100000 square
miles; unproductive plains, 100000
square miles; deserts, 1851, 900 square
miles; polar regions of ice-bound land
and water, 6,970,OOO square miles.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16

Fill the body with warm, glowing
vitality, make the nerves strong, in
crease circulation, restore natural Wig
or, feel like one born again. Hollis
ter'ss Rocky Mountain Tea natures
gift of wondrous herbs, pure, harmless,
so scientifically blended, results guar
anteed or money back. -Dallmann Drug
Co
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
When Rubbers Become Necessary

and your shoes pinch, use Aliens Foot
Ease, the Antiseptic powder to be
shaken into the shoes and sprinkled
into the foot-b bath. Just the thing for
breaking in new shoes 1t gives rest
and comfort to tired. aching, swollen
feet Sold everywhere, 25c. 52t3
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
For a Weak Stomach

AS general rule all you need to do
is to adopt diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bowels
regular. When you feel that you have
eaten too much and when constipated,
take one of Chamberlain Tablets.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16

For the next three months | have
some of the choicest farms in Rock and
Dane counties for sale. Prospective
buyers should see these farms before
investing elsewhere. e. M. Laid, Ed
gerton, Wis. 41tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-11-16
Fighting In Petrograd.

Petrograd, Nov. 13.-The military
cadets, or ''junkers," encouraged by
the reported proximity to the capital
of the forces Of Premier Kerensky,
made an Intellectual attempt to regain
control of the city. This resulted in
almost constant street fighing in va
riOus quarters.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
Carpets

We have on hand good assortment of Administer,
Velvet. Tapestry, Brussels, Ingram and Fiber
pets and at very reasonable prices. while our cut
order department is prepared to take care of your
want in a better grade of Wilton, Body Brussels,
etc. We have nearly hundred samples to show
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
DRAFT MANS FOOT CRUSHED

Home on FurIough, Falls While At
tempting to Board Train Saturday
While attempting to board south
bound passenger train at Seaford Sat-
urday night, Raymond James, "a years
old. one of Sussex county's drafted
men now in training at Camp Dix,
Wrightstown, Nj, fell and his right
foot was so badly mangled that am
putation will be necessary. James
was on a short leave of absence and,
after spending the day with his
mother, Mrs. Anna James, at his home
between Seaford and Georgetown, was
on his way to Laurel to visit his
brother. He misjudged the speed of
the train and missed the steps, his
foot being jerked under the wheels.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders fOrChildren
Relieve FevershnesS, Bad Stomach, Teethng
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels aud are
pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by Mothers
for % years. They never fail. At all druggists
25c. Sample free. Address, A. S. Olmsted, Ii
Roy, n. Y.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31

following four breeds: Jersey, Guern-
seY, Holstein and Ayrshire. In de-
termining which team was the best
the placings of the animals was con-
sidered equally with the reasons given
for such placing. The ranking of
the teams as announced is: First,
University of Missouri; second. Iowa
State College; third. University of
Nebraska; fourth, Delaware College
fifth, South Dakota. The Delaware
team was handicapped by lack of
experience, having had only a very
limited amount of preparation for
this contest. The individual stand
ings of the men who represented Del
aware were: F. Baron O'Rourke,
seventh place; Firman Penuel, tenth
place; Fred Martenis, twenty eight
place. There were 80 participants
in the contest.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
SHELL GETS DELAWAReAN
Letter From Front Describes Wound
ing of Henry B. Thompson. Jr.

Letter From Front Describes Wound
ing of Henry B. Thompson, Jr.
Henry B. Thompson, of GreenviIle.
has received from A. Piatt Andrews,
in charge of the American Ambulance
in France, letter giving details of
the manner in which Henry B. Thomp-
son, Jr., a member of the Princeton
unit was wounded, recently, by BURST
ing German shell. The letter recites
that on the night of October z. Thomp-
son and Robert Lammot were running
their cars in convoy, carrying muni-
tions to an advanced post one mile
from the front line. Thompson was
driving the staff car and started to
adjust the motor. Lammot came up
to speak to him and was standing near
the machine when a shell landed in
front of them. The men were knocked
down and the car demolished. Thomp.
son received two pieces Of shell in the
upper part of his right leg and one il
the muscles of the back, but they are
regarded as flesh wounds and his con
dition is not serious. The she'll frag
ments were removed the next day, an1
Thompson was sent to the hospital a
Neuilly.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
PASTOR ACCUSES ALDERMAN
Wet and Dry Argument Leads to Dis
orderly Conduct Charge Friday

Wet and Dry Argument Leads to Dis
orderly Conduct Charge Friday
Arthur Johnson, member of Will
mington City Council from the First
ward, was arrested Friday night on
a charge of disorderly conduct pre-
ferred by Rev. George A. Cooke,
former pastor of Wesley Methodist
Episcopal Church. When the case
was called in Court Saturday it was
continued until Tuesday. The men
became involved in a wet and
dry argument and the Councilman
is said to have used language to
which the minister objected. Mr..
Cooke asserts that large number of
negroes have been registered in the
First ward, and has been making an
investigation there. While passing
Mr.. Johnson's saloon, johnson, who
was standing in front, objected to the
minister activity in that part of
town, and used the alleged offensive
language which resulted in his arrest.
Charged with illegally registering for
the license election, John Lee and
Wesley Postles, both negroes, were
arraigned in Court Saturday, hut
their case was continued until next
Friday, when four other men and one
woman will be arraigned on charge
of conspiring to obstruct justice in
were arrested following the hearing
of Maris Wingate, charged vita in
ducing them tn register. The four
men and the woman are alleged to
have attempted to spirit them out of
the city prior to the Wingate hearing,
at which they were the States chief
witnesses against Wingate.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
WILMINGTON HEADS LIST

Subscribes More Than Five Times the
CitY's Allotment TO Last Liberty Loan
Wilmingtonians again have demon
started their loyalty and patriotism by
oversubscribing their share of the
Second Liberty Loan, which was $12, =
900, 900. When the grand totals were
counted up at the close of the cam
paign Saturday night it was found the
city had subscribed S12, 619, 300.
This, with the $45, 100000 subscribed
by the DUPONT Powder Company,
brought Wilmington's share of the
Liberty Loan up to $57, GIG, 300. Of
this immense sum the women's team
contributed s1.642, $50. The Boy
Scouts ended the campaign with a
total of $155, 100. This city sub
scribed nearly five times its sllot-
lnent, a record unequaled by any other
city in the United States.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
DELAWARE COLLEGE FOURTH
Thirteen Schools. Specializing in Ag-
ricuIture, Represented in Contest

Thirteen Schools, Specializing in Ag-
riculture, Represented in Contest
According to a telegram received
Saturday by Prof. A. F. Hayes, of
the agricultural department of Della
ware College, the dairy judging team
took first place in the recent contest
held by the National Dairy Show at
Columbus, Ohio, which is the best
that a team from Delaware College
has ever taken, and was also the best
of any team from the eastern COL
leges. Thirteen different schools,
specializing in agriculture, were rep
resented in the contest. Those col
leges which were represented were the
state colleges from Massachusetts,
New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland,
Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri,
Kansas, Nebraska. Iowa, South
Dakota and Delaware. Eight classes
of animals were judged. These con-
sisted of two classes in each of the
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
Drapery Department

Our assortment of Draperies to help beautify
your home. For the window we have Marquisettes
Scrim, Swiss and finer grade of Net Curtains and
beautiful array of patterns. One very special
ber in Marquisette is marked at ST. 75
Have just received new assortment of Cretonnes
suitable for drapery, bags, etc. in price range from
25c yard to ST. 25 yard.
Smyrna times., 1917-10-31
Mating
LinOleunS

Blankets Sour new stock is arriving. Prices are
high but the quality is good White Blankets from
So. 90 pair to SIS. 90 pair. Grey Blankets from
So. 25 pair to $3.50 pair, Fancy Plaid Blankets
from S4. SO to SO. pair.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
DR.. J. II. RINDLAvs (sp.ela,Ist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Fargo, N. D.
SHARKS TO SERVE MANKIND
Veteran Fisherman Believes That,
Properly Handled, the Meat Of
the Fish 10 Edible.

Russell ]. Coles Of Danville. Va,
who taught Colonel Roosevelt how to
harpoon devilflsh, announced that he
has discovered method Of preventing
worldwide starvation by tests he has
carried out with regard to certain spe-
cies Of the dark shark and ray family.
Mr.. Coles has just come back from
Morehead City. N. c.. where he caught
q number of fish. and despite the pop
ular belief that the eating Of them
would bring death in n terrible form.
he decided to take the risk and he
sampled several Of them. He has sent
a complete record of his findings to
Herbert Hoover in the hope that the
food administrator will incline an ear
and start the fashion of shark eating.
Mr.. Coles believes that the sides Of
the larger fish, may be tanned and con-
verted into marketable leather.
After trying several methods the
Danville man gives the following re-
cipe for cooking shark steak:
Salt heavily for 80 minutes. soak out
in three waters, parboila few minutes,
change water, parboil again. cook
heavily seasoned and serve hot. The
amount of seasoning must be used &C.
cording to the odor of the meat.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
coRNTo sURPAss ALL PREVIOUS
YEARS WITH FEW WEEKS
FREEDOM FROM FROST TO
ALLOW MATURING.
WHEAT WILL EXCEED
LAST YEARS HARVEST
Spring Wheat Yields Turning Out Bet.
ter Than Expected-Year's Yield
to Be 2s,00o,0 900 Bushels Greater
Than Last Year, But Below
Record-oats Make Record.

Washington, Sept. 10. - Corn, the
country's greatest crop. needs only
few weeks freedom from frost to
mature into the largest production ev-
er known in the history of the nation.
The governments September crop
report forecasts a production of g.
248,000,000 bushels, which is 1874, OO0,-
600 bushels more than produced in
the record year 1912.
Corn prospects improved to the ex-
tent of 100000 bushels as a result
of >good weather during August, the
Kansas crop showing improvement
to the extent of almost 4O,0O0,OOO
bushels, and Missouri 100000 bush
els. Declines were recorded in other
states,
Wheat Better Than Expected.
Spring wheat yields are turning out
better than expected and the Sep.
TENDER forecast showed an increase
of 100000 bushels over the produc-
ton forecast in August with total
of 250,O00,O00 bushels. Adding the
winter wheat production. a total yield
of 668,O00,000 bushels of wheat this
year was announced. That is 28,OOO,-
600 bushels more than last years lar.
vest, but 138,OOO,OOO bushels less than
the average of the crops for the five
years, 1911-1915.
Record Oats Crop Assured.
Besides the record crop of corn,
larger production than ever before will
be harvested in oats with 1888, 600, 900
bushels; rye with 56,O0O,O0O bushels,
potatoes with 462,0OO,O00 bushels,
sweet potatoes with 8S,2O0,O00 bushels.
tobacco with 1921, 100000 pounds, and
hay with 91,70O,O00 tons.
Oats prospects increased 100000
bushels during August, but tobacco
lost 100000 pounds. .~
Summary Of Reports.
In a summary of crop conditions,
the crop reporting board said:
The great corn crop of 3,250,0O0,-
600 bushels promised on September 1,
which is 123.OOO,O0O bushels above any
previous year, will be realized fully
in the form Of sound corn only pro-
vided frost ~holds of unusually late.
A good big crop Of sound corn is pro-
missed. II killing frost in the main belt
does not come earlier than usual. The
indicated outcome results from big
acreage.
Corn conditions in the Atlantic
coast regions are somewhat spotted,
being good, though somewhat late. in
the Northern, and fair to good in the
Central and South Atlantic states. The
crop in the. North Central states is
good except in Kansas at the present
time. although almost the entire crop
ts late from one to several weeks. and
a considerable quantity was planted
very late in order to increase the acre
| age for food.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
NEW GOVERNMENT IS
PROCLAIMED IN CHINA
Or. Sun Vat Sen 10 Made Commanders
in-chief Of Army and Navy and
Clash 10 Feared.

Picking, Sept. S.-Dr. Sun Vat Ser
has been designated commander.in-
chief of the army and navy of new
military government of China, pro.
claimed by 70 members of the dis.
banded Chinese parliament meeting at
Canton.
The military governor of Canton is
supporting the Picking government.
Fighting between his troops and the
forces of Sun Vat Sen is feared Civ.
ilians in Canton are fleeing to Hong
Kong.
President Feng Kwo Chang says he
is optimistic over the reconciliation of
South China. He has informed Ameri-
can Minister Reinsch that he will not
call popular council or order par
liamentary election until he has deter
mined positively which plan is most
acceptable to the provincial officers.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Wanted Him Warned.

A woman was explaining in the JEFF
ferson market court about some of the
more violent features of the life she
leads with her husband. Last night, II
said the complainant, che comes home
and slams me three times in the right
eye. tells him he's loafer, and
he gets me twice in the left eye. Look
at 'em. But, Judge, l love him an
just want to have him warned" And
the court seized the opportunity. I'm
case like this" said the magistrate
love appears to he principally in the
eyes of the complainant."-New York
Times.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Gave Daddy Away.

Boots and shoes repaired neatly
while you watt" So said Il notice in
the window. A small boy entered the
shop and placed pair of patent leath-
ers on the counter.
"Please. father wants 'em repaired"
he ventured timidly.
"What's he want done to tlem?" in
quired the tradesman.
wants 'em soled an heeled," piped
the youngster, "also wants them
stretched"
stretched as we'll, eh?" said the
sole saver. "And where do they pinch
him?"
"They don't pinch 'lm," replied the
ingenious boy. "He pinched them"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Chicago Mayor Brings L,be, Suits.

Chicago Mayor Brings Libel Suits.
Chicago. Sept. S.-Mayor Thompson
has just filed in circuit court five suits
for libel in connection with his Peace
Council action, against Chicago news.
papers and individuals totaling ST.
$4,000, as follows: Chicago Tribune,
100000; Chicago Daily News and
Victor F. Lawson, publisher, $3.50, 1000;
Jacob M. Dickinson, former secretary
Of war. 100000; H. H. Herrick, presi.
dent Of the local chapter Of the Ma
tional Security league. 100000, and
Arnold Joerns. secretary Of the same
organization. 100000.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

Not information to Him.
Little Eva-I will now read to you
from MiltOn's sublime epic, Paradise
Lost"
Uncle Tom-Huh! All knows all
about dat pair o. dice los. All done
los dem bones mahse'f.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
The Difference.

The wife looked at her dress ma
terials Just sent with evident dissatis-
faction. 'There is no body In my fpurs
chase" she said.
Her husband opened his parcel, laid
in with view to future emergencies,
and sighed with satisfaction. '.There's
lots Of spirit in mine." he smiled.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Quick Punch.

The daily pinochle game in the
smoker was going on as usual when
suddenly one of the commuters jumped
to his feet and yelled wildly for the
newsboy.
'Give us a new deck of cards. quick"
he cried when the boy answered his
summons. 1.-THE conductor just punched
the ace Of diamonds instead Of my
Communication ticket"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Seized Her opportvnltv.

For nine long years lie had been
wooing the fair daughter of the farm.
Jennie" he unused. as they sat ON
the old fence. II read the other day
that in thousand years the Lakes Of
Killarney will dry up"
Jennie clutched his arm excitedly.
"Oh, Toni" she exclaimed.
What's the matter, lass!"
"Why. as you promised to take me
there on our honeymoon, don't you
think we'd better be little careful
that they don't dry up before we get
there?"
N. B.-The next month the wedding
bells rang in the village.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Turn for the Worse.

In the home where board there ID
Il little girl passionatcly fond of a pup
by. Three days ago the puppy fell ny
and his condition has since been more
or less topic Of comment in the FAM
lily circle. When came downstairs to|
breakfast this morning said to the
little girl seated Mt the table: How 10
your puppy this morning?"
"He's not so WE'LL" she promptly 70.
piled; che died last night"
Tribune.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Germans Drop Polsoned CANDY.

Montbeliard, France. Sept. Seer.
man aviators are continuing to drop
poisoned candy in this region. Some
are in new form, that of chocolate
cherries. wrapped up in lead.coated
paper.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

Supreme Sacrifice Suggested.
As another means Of conserving
natural resources; talk less and think
more.-B0stOn Advertiser.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

Already Done.
'That chorus viii! soon catch up the
national airs"
"From what the director has been
saying to them. should Judge they
had already caught Hail Columbia"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
Hi. Marrow Escape.

Friend-Were you ever lost in .the
woods?
Batch-AlmOst.
Friend-iNho re1cued you7
Batch--Nature,
Friend-What DO you mean?
Batch-The wind was blowing so
hard that the girl didn't hear me when
proposed.-Stray Stories.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

Finance.
Al need S. and I've got only four.
B-That's easy. Pawn the 81 for
SO and sell the ticket for 50.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

Nothing to u. a..
"What is this rumor hear of your
having inherited vast estates1"
"Groundless."
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

st. Louis claims 9O5,G5O population !
directory estimate.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13

youngstown. O.. has wild cherry
tree 100 feet high. 8 feet in circum-
ference.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1917-09-13
fighting

Cleveland is fighting whoopins
cough epidemic.