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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
WAR SAVING CERTIFICATES
AND HOW ISSUED NOW

The secretary Of the treasury offers
for sale to the people of the United
States an issue of United States War
Savings Certificates, Series of 1918,
authorized by act of congress, ap-
proved September "a, 1917. Payments
for or on account of such War-savings
certificates must be evidenced by
United States War-Savings Certificate
Stamps, Series of 1918, which are to
be affixed thereto. The sum of such
War-Savings Certificates outstanding
shall not at any one time exceed in
the aggregate $2,000000,O00 (maturity
value). The amount of War Savings
Certificates sold to any one person at
any one time shall not exceed $10G
(maturity valuaf, and it shall not be
lawful for any one person at any one
time to hold War-Savings Certificates
to an aggregate amount exceeding
$1,000 (maturity value).
A United States War-Savings Certi-
ficate, Series Of 1918, will be an obli-
cation Of the United States, and only
when, one or more United States War
Savings Certificate Stamps, Series of
1918, shall be affixed thereto. Each OF
such War-Savings Certificates will
have spaces for 20 War-Savings Certi-
ficate Stamps, Series of 1918, and each
Of such stamps thereto affixed will
have a maturity value of S. on Janu-
airy l, 1923, which will accordingly
give each such certificate, when bear
ing it's full complement of such stamps
maturity value of 500 on said date
No War-Savings Certificate will be is
sued unless at the same time one or
more War-Savings Certificates Stamps
shall be purchased and affixed there
to, but no additional charge will be
made for the War-Savings Certificate
War-Savings Certificate must be writ
ten upon such certificate at the time
of the issue thereof.
War-Savings Certificate Stamps
Series of 1918, will be issued in 1918
at the following prices:
January, $412; February, Sab;
March, s4.14; April, s4.15; May, s4.16;
June, SALT; July, $41S; August, $419;
September, $4.2O; October, S4.21; No
vember, $422; December, $423
The average issue price above fixed
for the year 1918 with interest at 4
per cent per annum compounded quar-
terly for the average period Of matur-
ity will amount to SIS on January l
1928
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
FARM WORKERS WANTED
APPLY TO POSTMASTER

Postmaster j. W. More is in re-
ceipt of the following letter from the
U. S. employment service in Chicago:
The office of the United States en-
ployment service at Chicago is deeply
interested in securing competent farm
help for work on farms in the state
of Illinois and the states adjacent
thereto during the coming season. We
realize that the problem of securing
sufficient help is likely to be a seri-
Gus one; hence it is desired to start
early making plans to meet the situa-
ton. While we have succeeded in
sending out many experienced and
competent farm hands, there will not
be sufficient to supply the demnad. We
will, however, receive applications
from many trustworthy and well-ap-
pearing boys and young men, sixteen
years of age and over, who will be
anxious to go on farms during the
coming season. Last year, we were
quite successful in choosing boys and
young men of this kind who succeeded
in giving satisfaction with farmers
who were induced to give them a
trial They will work for reasonable
wages and it is felt that if the farm
ers in your locality in need of help
can see their way clear to employ
these young men, it will greatly facili-
tate our efforts to supply sufficient
farm help. Some of the young men re-
ferred to have had limited farm eX-
pyience, but large numbers will have
had scarcely any.
Application forms, both for the en-
ployer and employee, are no doubt on
file at every postoffice, supply hav-
ing previously been sent direct from
the department at Washington; if not
a supply can be secured from the Chi
cago office. We would be pleased il
your office might act, to limited ex-
tent at least, in the capacity of clear
ing house for the farmers adjacent
thereto, thus facilitating placements
of farm help. Applications for such
help as may be needed could be taken
and forwarded to this office. Also
your office could assist in directing
help to the employers upon their ar.
rival in your city.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
RECORD OF U. S. OFFICIALS
IN. WESTERN DISTRICT GOOD

The Capital Times of Madison car
ries a story of the efficiency of the
United States officials in the district
court for the Western district of Wis
consin Attorney Arthur Mulberger
Of Watertown, United States deputy
district attorney, who after the death
of United States District Attorney Will
liam Wolf was acting attorney for sew
eral months, shares in the compli-
ment given the Western district: :,
The report of the United States at
torney general for the fiscal year end
ing July /, 1917, is a glowing compli-
ment to the efficiency of the district
court, the United States district attor-
ney's department., and the United
States marshaps department for the
western district of Wisconsin.
According to the official publication
there were 587 criminal cases in the
western district as compared to 267
in the eastern district of Wisconsin,
The report also points out what while
191 cases were concluded in the east
ern district with ~ convictions, 1856
cases were concluded in the western
district with 156 convictions.
The record Of the western district
of Wisconsin is considered exception
ally good in view of the limited force
employed here. Both the eastern dis
trict of Wisconsin and the Chicago dis
trict have more assistants In the
Chicago district eight assistant United
States attorneys, ten clerks and four
messengers are employed as against
one assistant United States attorney
and one clerk here.
The record of the United States mar
shaPs office as compared TO that of the
eastern district of Wisconsin follows:
Eastern district travelling expenses
and subsistence, $2,349.78 Western
district travelling expenses and subsist-
ance, s4,S46.52.
Earnings on fees, etc., for the United
States: Eastern district, $4,415.65;
western district, $7,SO489
Salaries, fees and expenses: East
ern district, s14,235.79; western dis
trict, s13,362.O7.
These figures show that the western
district did approximately twice the
work of the eastern at a cost of more
than $1,000 less.
During the fiscal year, the eastern
district paid witness fees to the
amount of s4,71S.43 while the western
district paid $25,99SSS. The eastern
district paid jurors $4,5348O while the
western paid $11 ,666.SO. The jurors
fees in the east were as big as those
paid witnesses, while in this district
they were less than half.
The grand total of exposes for the
two entire judicial districts are: East
ern district, s3S,29137; western dis
trict, $7S,33418.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
BOY SCOUTS IN hike TO
P|PERSVILLE THURSDAY

The Boy Scouts will hike to Pipers-
vile tomorrow and trail the native in
habitants Of field and forest They
will meet at 9 o'clock at the Congre-
gational church. Each Scout is tC
bring his own dinner and must cook
it himself
The work to be undertaken will be
field work, including trailing of ami
mails and birds wherever there are
favorable conditions. Birds that live III
trees and on the ground and that live
here part of the time will be tracked
should an opportunity occur.
The Scouts will also be asked tC
state the general direction running
rabbit was going from the track left
Here is chance to show your ability
Scouts. Be on hand.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26

elect a vice president for two years,
and then elect him to the presidency
of the Exchange. So when, in June,
1914, Mr. Broenniman was elected
vice president of the produce Elk
change it was expected that in the or
binary course he would fill out his
term and succeed to the office Of pres
ident.
But in August the event occurred
which upset the world, and with it
many of the best laid plans Of men in
all countries. Belgium was invaded
and lay PROSTATE under the iron heel
of the conquerOr. War, more fierce
and ruthless than history had ever
known, had been forced upon an
astounded world, and distress such as
no land had ever experienced had
fallen upon Belgium and Northern
France. The Belgian Relief Commits
sion was organized in December,
1914, and that great American, Her
bert Hoover, was placed at the head
of the great work of mercy and hui
smanitarian activity. What he accom-
'plished in the work of organizing and
conducting that wonderful altruistic
enterprise has become a bright page
of history. No feature of its success
was more important than the wise
discrimination exercised by Mr.. Hoo
yer in the choice Of his associates in
carrying out the work of the commits
sion.
For the position of purchasing
agent for the commission, Mr.. Hoover
chose Edward G. Broenniman, who
was drafted for that position at the be-
ginning and has held it ever since.
Both in temperament and experience
Mr. Broenniman was admirably fitted
for the place. No man had a better
acquaintance with or more perfect &C
cess to the markets for foodstuffs than
he enjoyed. His organizing abilities
ere as complete as his commercial
endowments, and he soon had his pur-
chasing organization ably manned and
in good running order.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26

and was shown how to prepare it. Mig
is in business at 215 Third street and
is now making speciality of this most
appetizing dish.
When one is in a hurry to set the
liable for a meal and is at doubt what
to prepare, this dish is easily secured
1t is snappy, spicy and meets the
wants of many. Mr.. Preusse serves it
in his cafe or will furnish it in any
reasonable quantity upon order In
cool weather it can be kept for sever
al days and heated when wanted for
use.
Mig says he has the genuine recipe
and will guarantee the product to
meet the most exacting taste. A phone
order will start business at once but
the cash and carry system is the
motto at his place. 1t will not be de-
livered to homes unless special ar
rangements for such service is made
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
At the Theatres

when a Man Sees Red will be the
Thursday. After man has viewed
when a Man Sees Red" he finds that
his fingernails have gripped the arms
of his chair, and that his forehead is
moist with the tenseness of the scenes.
1t is the kind of picture that words
see it to appreciate this strong mans
play of tense emotions. The light eff
fects Of the night scenes is an exhibit
ton of magnificent photography, and
in the cafes the director, Frank Lloyd,
has added touches that to the man of
the world are actual-real. No one but
q human graveyard could help but be
stirred to his innermost self by the
climax of this picture. William Fox
has made possible and William Far
mum has enacted the most thrilling,
the most dramatic photodrama of the
age. It's gripping effects will cause a
sensation among motion picture low
erS.
George Beban, noted Italian imper-
senator, is coming to the Majestic on
Thursday and Friday in Lost in
Transit" his newest Paramount pic
ture, in which as ususal he plays the
part of an Italian. Mr.. Beban has done
much for the uplift of the screen in
his popular, clean-cut demonstrations
of little romances Of real life-mostly
Italian life.
Comedians of note are in the cast
supporting the Goldwyn coincidence
Madge Kennedy, in the filming OF
Nearly Married." Edgar Selwyn's
successful comedy, which is to be
shown at the Majestic tonight Among
them are Frank Thomas, Mark Smith
Alma Tell, Richard Barthelmess anC
Hedda Hopper.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
FAST DELIVERY WORK
DONE AT POSTOFFICE

Despite the extremely heavy Christ
= mail this year at the local post
Office, the mail matter was handled
-o31 expeditiously. Of course it was
necessary to have extra help as the
rush during the week previous to
Christmas was the greatest known
here.
Contrary to former years the office
was cleared of all mail matter on
Christmas morning, and the postal en-
ployes were enabled to take their
Christmas dinner at home at the
usual dinner hour. Postmaster Moore
states that the business at the loca
office in December wiz be far in ex
cess of that of 1916.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
CONTINUE RED CROSS WORK
UNTIL FIRST OF The YEAR

The total amount of subscriptions in
the local, Red Cross chapter drive was
allotted the city, but nevertheless the
drive will continue until the first of
the year as there are quite a few peo-
pie whom it was impossible to see in
the time originally allotted Subscrip-
tons may be left at either of the To-
cal banks or may be sent to the local
Red Cross chapter by mail or other
wise. The Red Cross office is main
tanned on the second floor of the Bank
of Watertown building.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
STATIONED AT WASHINGTON.
Leonard StapletOn Holds Rank of
First Lieutenant.

Leonard StapletOn, son of e. M. Sta
pleton of this city, holds a responsible
position with the United States gov
eminent at Washington, D. C. He was
recently commissioned to the rank of
partment, a part Of the U. S. war plan
for overcoming attacks by gas. Mr.
Stapleton is married and has two chill
dren, and his father is certainly
proud of him, not to mention Jack, an
other son who is taking training in
the aviation school at Urbana, Ill.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
TAKES ANNUAL PICTURE,
s. NJ. Eaton Observes Custom of
Many Years.

S. NJ Eaton of this city, or the "Old
Badger" as he has been Familiarity
known in Wisconsin for forty years,
had his picture took today. 1t has
been his custom to have this done an
nually the day after Christmas for
the past fifteen years, and in conse-
quence he has quite collection.
Mr. Eaton is one of the pioneers of
Wisconsin, coming to Jefferson county
when a child, the family settling near
Hebron. Although past eighty five
years, he is still hale and hearty and
takes an active interest in what is
going on in the world
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
Social Doings

Mr.. Edward Kufahl and Miss Anna
LenB were married this afternoon at
o'clock at the home Of the BRIDE
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David LEM
town of Milford, by the Rev. Wieting
The bride was attended by Miss Clara
Lenz, her sister, and the groom was
attended by his brother, Arnold Ku-
fail. The bride wore a green silk dress
and carried carnations. The brides
maid wore a dress of plum colored
poplin and carried a bouquet of white
and pink carnations. A wedding dinner
was served to immediate relatives
After a short wedding trip the bride
and groom will make their future
home in route Z.
Mr.. Arthur Zimmerman and Miss
Meta kOsbab were married in the
parsonage of ST. Marks church Christ
mas evening at 1870 o'clock by Rev
Julius klingmann. Mr.. Fred thinner
Manu. brother of the groom, and Miss
Dora Kram attended the couple. A
wedding dinner was served at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Kosbab, following the cere-
mony. The bride and groom will make
their home here
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Friedrich
held a family reunion at their farm
home Tuesday. Three generations
were represented.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
LUNAR ECLIPSE.
Will Take Place Early On Friday
Morning.

A total eclipse of the moon will
take place on the morning of Friday,
December %, visible in this section if
one wishes to arise early enough to
view it, The eclipse will begin at 2:05
central time and the moon will leave
the shadow at :27 a. m.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
This Man Makes Chill

Time was when the appetizing food
value of chili-con-c was but lit
tie known. In recent years this pala-
table dish, which has been handed
down to us by the Spaniards and
Mexicans, has become universally
known, but the home made variety is
not within the reach of all
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
Central Labor Meeting Friday.

The regular monthly meeting of
Watertown Central Labor Union will
Every member is urged to be present
as several matters of Importance will
come before the meeting, which will
be called to order at 8 o'clock.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
BALL PLAYERS HERE.
Two GOslings Make Trip To Water
town Xmas.

ers were visitors in Watertown over
Christmas. Ralph SINNERS, center
fielder and a good one at that, now sta
toned with the troops at Camp Gus
ter, and Tod Croy Of Milwaukee, left
fielder, drove out in a car from the
cream city and visited a few hours
They were guests of Pete Kronitz al
the Washington house
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
THE WEATHER

For Watertown and vicinity-Part-
ly cloudy tonight and Thursday
Slightly warmer tonight. Coolest
Monday night below zero; coolest
Tuesday night 81 warmest today 20.
Special forecast for shipments with.
in a radius of 400 miles-Prepare &c.
hour shipments for temperatures as
follows: North and west, to 16 de-
grees: south and east, IA to 20 de-
greeS.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
MEETINGS
Tonight.

Tonight.
Watertown Lodge 666, B. P. o. E.
Carpenters Union.
Violet Temple No. 20, Pythian Sis
ters
Master Builders Association.
Thursday.
City Band.
WatertOWn Turnverein
Branch No. 532, c.. O. F.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
ON ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE.
Frank Rose of Chicago Guest of Rela.
tiyeS Here.

Frank Rose of Chicago, an old Wa
tertown boy, is the guest of relatives
in Watertown and vicinity. Frank
makes an annual trip to the old home
town at least once year, and is al
ways welcome. He has been a resident
of Chicago for thirty years but always
keeps a warm spot in his heart for
the old town.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26

Lately t h e
taste for this
Who'll e S o M e
90 d h a S
awakened a
great interest
in WatertOWn
and AL Preus-
Sc thought he
k n e w a | |
about it until
he went to a
master of this
culinary art
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
For the Quick Sweat.

Often the doctor advises a patient to
be given a sweat in bed. The quickest
way this can be done is to wrap two
pieces Of unslaked lime in wet cloths,
put them on plates and lay them on
each side of the patient.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of letters remain
ing uncalled for at the Watertown
postoffce for the week ending Deem
Der 26:
Briggs Electric Co.
Dougherty, Edward
Hulse, A. G..
Strasburg F.
Wilde, Miss Elsie
J. w. Moore, P. M.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
Uncle Eben.

GA whole lot of whit dey calls
sports" said Uncle Eben, consists in
gittin' into powerful fret over sump-
in dat dey wasn't no particular neces-
sity fur"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26
SEND TOBACCO KIT
TO S0JER IN FRANCE

1t takes only % cents to send kit
of tobacco to some soldier in France
and receive an acknowledgement of
the same. Send or leave quarter at
the Watertown News office and it will
be taken care of for you
Tobacco in the army is like water
at spring. 1t doesn't amount to
much when everyone has it, but there
isn't place in the world where the
old adage- you'll never miss the wa
ter till the well runs dry"-stands
out in such ugly relief, as in a mill
tary company shy of tobacco.
You may argue that smoking is a
bad habit, and that nicotine is a dead
ly narcotic, but the fellows cover
there" want and need tobacco.
The question up to you is whether
you are going to send it to them or
hand them tracts dealing with per-
nicious habit.
If man is in a trench for you and
wants a smoke, are you willing he
should have it?
American tobacco is scarce in
France. That is why the fund is being
collected. Do your bit now. The price
you pay can't go wrong
Enclosed to
of tobacco for
American fighting men in France.
understand that each dollar buys
four packages, each with retail val
lie of IS cents, and that in each of my
packages will be placed a postcard,
addressed to me, on which my un-
known friend, the soldier, will agree
to send me message of thanks.
|
News want eds are small. but tn,
cost is smaller, and wise investor
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26

News Want Ads are small and the
cost is smaller, but wise investors use
them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-12-26

News want eds are small but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-14
TO SHIP $4,000 POUNDS
OF ETHER TO FRANCE

In response to an urgent cable
gram from Maj, Grayson Mp.
Murphy, head of the Red Cross
Commission in France, the Red
Cross is planning to ship to Europe
100000 one-half pound tins of
ether.
Because of the shortage of an
aesthetics in France, the Red Cross
War Council, in addition, has auth
orized Maj. Murphy to establish, as
soon as practicable, a central plant
to manufacture nitrous oxygen, or
Laughing gas" one of the most eff
fcctive and harmless Of anaesthetics
for short operations.
American machinery will be ship
ped to France for this purpose, and
American operatives will be sent
over to conduct the plant.
Also, by reason of the shortage of
surgical apparatus, the Red Cross
has planned to establish in France a
small factory for the repair Of sur
gical apparatus and the manufac-
ture of the more simple instruments.
Four men expert in the repair of
orthopedic appliances are to go to
France Immediately, and the nee
esSary manufacturing machinery
will be sent over as soon as it can
be obtained.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-14
FOR WORLD PEACE
CONFERENCE

Representative Morgan, of Okla
homa, introduced a joint resolution
authorizing the President to suggest
a world peace conference. Under
this resolution the President is
authorized and requested to address
joint communication to all the ma
tions engaged in the present war,
suggesting a world peace conference,
to be held in some convenient neu-
trail capital for the purpose of dis
cussing terms of peace and of form
ulating a tentative draft of such
terms, to be submitted to the bellig-
erent Governments for their ratifca-
ton or rejection" The President
would be authorized also to sug-
gest that neutral nations send dele
gates to such conference for the
purpose of discussing the advisable
ity of a world peace organization
as a basis for establishing lasting
peace.
No enlisted man in the Army,
Navy, or Marine Corps could be
sued in any court for any debt by
the terms of a bill introduced by
Representative Morgan, of Okla
homa.
An appeal for legislation author
izing the Secretary of the Treasury
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1917-08-14
PASSING A COUNTERFEIT

Some one writes from North Car
olina to Colonel Henry Watterson
of the Courier Journal asking him
to correct an Eastern story teller
for making a Southern girl address
a single person as "you ALL" Here
is the ColonePs reply:
at would be a waste of time.
The Courier-Journal often has tried
to set right these outside writer's of
Southern dialect, but some one of
them some time got the idea that it
was good Southern dialect to use
YOU alP in the second person singu-
lar and the whole flock have. been
following the bellwether ever since.
You ALI as applied to more than
one person is good English and it
was used in Shakespeare. You all,
as applied to one person, is used on
ly by would-be writer's of Southern
dialect who don't know what they
are writing and is invariably copied
from the ignorant work of other
writer's; never employed as the re-
suit of original, first-hand observa-
ton"