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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
MASS MEETING
TALKSAND TALKS
But An Investigation of Power
Plants For Current is to
be Made
PROPOSED NEW RATES
ARE NOT ACCEPTED
Nor is Any Definite Action on Munich
pal Ownership.-COmpany's
Proposal Heard

Whether Ladysmith shall purchase
the lighting plant or continue to buy
it's current from the private corpora
tiOn is not yet determined, nOtwith-
standing representative crowd OF
citizens and city officials discussed
the question for nearly three hours at
Il mass meeting at the court house, on
Wednesday evening.
But the city officials were by reSO-
luton asked to inquire if the current
necessary to supply the city could be
obtained from some place and when
that is done. to report at another
meeting.
There were many things revealed at
the meeting, the principal one being
there were irregularities in the prices
charged for light and that the new
rate of the company proposed was not
satisfactory to the majority present.
Mayor A. G.. Thompson called the
meeting to order. COuncilmen Luell
and Anderson occupied seats inside the
rail and City Clerk Edgar was in his
place at the table.
The mayor stated that he had called
the meeting to get an expression of the
people for the better guidance of the
council on the ligth question.
He read a letter from l.. e. Myers
of the Lighting company in part as fol
lows:
I'VE are willing, with the APPROX
al of the commission of course,
to make a reduction from IL cents
gross and 10 cents net for the first
step, to lie gross and Sc net for
this first STEP In other words
10 per cent reduction with the
further understanding that when
Big Falls is developed we will
make further reductions as the
economies and operating cOndi
tiOns at that time may make pos
sible and justifiable We will
also pledge ourselves to make the
same power rates for Ladysmith
that we put into effect at Iron
wood, Ashland, and other large
power points,, thus putting Lady
smith in the same position with
respect to available large volumes
of power as the other large power
centers."
After considerable discussion j. w
Carow solved the tangle finally with q
motion that the question of more
power be investigated and the facts
be reported to another meeting. AS
for the rates proposed they were nei
ther accepted nor declined.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
NEW POSTAGE
RATE IN EFFECT
Mail Drops Off Since it Costs Three
Cents to Mail Letter Out of
Town

After the first day there was little
trouble at the Ladysmith pOstOffice
over the change i'm the rate of postage
Some letters and few postal cards
were received incorrectly stamped
Wherever there was Identification .Of
the sender the mail was returned, 9th
erwise it was forwarded with a due
stamp.
The volume of mail was great on the
two days prior to the new law being
effective. Since then it has fallen off
about 60 per cent. A small supply of
the new Scent stamps have been re
ceived at the local office but they are
used only for the large mails, 2 and
a 1-cent stamp being generally used by
the public.
Much complaint has been made
about the use of pOstOffice boxes in the
city for circulars and bills. These
boxes are not to be used for any mat
ter except letters or other mail which
has been regularly stamped and dis
tributed from the office. POStOffice
authorities warn against the use of the
boxes for any other purpose.
The new law requiring tax on all
parcel post packages of one cent for
every 25 cents of postage will go into
effect Dec. l.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
DEATH OF w. C. DITTMER

Phil Griffin left Friday evening for
Kaukauna. Wis, where he had been
called by the death of his wife's broth
er, w. c. Dittmer, city attorney of
Kaukauna, in the hospital at Appleton.
Mrs. Griffin had been visiting in
Neillsville and with her sister, Miss
Marie Bruley, joined Mr.. Griffin en-
route to Kaukauna Friday night. The
funeral was held at Seymour, Wis,
Monday Mr.. Dittmer's wife was Miss
Ruth Bruley and they had been wed.
ded only since May "A, 1917. Mrs, EN-
cry Bruley, mother of Mrs. Dittmer
and Mrs. Griffin also attended the
lawyer of great promise.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
DOG SCARES HORSE;
GIRLS NARROW ESCAPE

Miss Eunice Ryall, daughter of Mrs
e. H. Ryall, and Miss Lillian SOlberg,
school teacher, were driving into
town Friday afternoon when their
horse frightened by barking dog
ran away, dragged the buggy over
trees, turned it upside down, made a
half f-somersault and shedding blood at
every jump, ran down third street to
Lake av, where it was caught.
Misses Ryall and SOlberg, badly
shaken up were carried into Gus.
Arndt's home, and then went on to the
teachers institute.
The horse, badly cut, was taken to
Kinyon & Scott's barn for treatment.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
COUNTY BOARD
NEW MEMBERS

Three new faces will appear at the
meeting of the county board on Tues
day next. They are e. HI. Spears, of
Bruce, Geo L. Spear of the 3rd ward
Ladysmith, and j. w. CarOw, 9th
ward Ladysmith. Mr.. Carow was
appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the council at special meeting
held Wednesday morning. Harry Bal
lou sent his resignation, stating that
he was not able to be at the meeting
next week. Mr. CarOW was then
named.
There is plenty of work cut out for
the board at the three-day session.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
SOCIAL AT HAASL SCHOOL

Miss Laura LaBerge teacher III the
Haasl district in the town of Flam-
beau, has made arrangements for
basket social to be given in the school
house Friday evening, Nov. 16. A gen
eral invitation is extended to the pub
lie and the ladies are requested to
bring baskets of lunch.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
MOVES TO BRUCE

DR.. HI. c.. Johnson, who has been To-
Gated at Glen Flora for many years,
has moved to Bruce. DR.. Johnson
has an enviable record as practition-
er and in the new and somewhat lar
ger field will doubtless do better
business than ever He will occupy the
office of the late DR.. Carnachan.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09
w. o. w. HEADQUARTERS HERE

Ladysmith is now the Wisconsin
state headquarters for the WO0dmen
of the World The state manager. w.
T. Moss, has moved here and this will
be the center of activity for that or
ganiZation in the state. Mr. Moss also
owns farm near Ladysmith and is
constantly adding to it's improvements.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1917-11-09

Miss Gladys Webster, who has been
at the chair factory for some time
left Ladysmith Wednesday for Hib-
bing, Mimi, where she has accepted a
position in the First National bank.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
KING OF THE ASPS.
This Reptile, the Most Vsnomous Of
Snakes. Is Death ItseIt

The most venomous of snakes 10
said to be the Echis carinata of In
dia. 1t is about eighteen inches
long and of a gray color. The crea-
ture is death itself and carries in
its head the secret Of destroying life
with the concentrated agony of all
the poisons.
The Echis carinata is tolerably
common in India, being found in
nearly every part of the peninsula.
Fortunately, however, for man it
Is not, like the cobra, a house fre-
quenting snake, for its aggressive
habits would make il infinitely more
fatal to life than its dreaded rela-
tive.
This king of the asps does not
turn to escape from man, as the
cobra will, or flash into concealment,
like the koriat, but keeps the path
against its human assailant and, pitt
ting it's own eighteen inches of
length against its enemy's bulk,
challenges and provokes conflict.
A stroke with whip will cut it
in two or a clod of earth disable it.
But such is its malignity that it will
invite attack by every device at its
command, stalking its own life on
the mere chance Of its adversary
coming within the little circle of its
power. AT most the radius of this
circle il twelve inches. Within it at
any point lies certain death, and on
the bare hope Of hand or foot tres
passing within its reach the Echis
carinata throws its body into a fig
ure Of eight coils. Then il attracts
attention by rubbing its loops to.
gether, which, from the roughness
Of the scales, make a rustling, hiss
ing sound, crccts its head in the CEN
ter and awaits attack.
IL is said that no one, having once
encountered this terrible reptile,
can ever forget its horrifying aspect
when thus aroused. its eagerly ag-
grcssive air, its restless coils, which,
IN constant motion one over the 9th
or and rustling ominously oil the
while, stealthily but surely bringing
IL nearer and nearer 10 tho object Of
it's fury.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
Rssde Wrote Standing.

One peculiar fad with regard to
his writing Charles Reade shared
with other famous novelists-he
could not remain seated at table,
but did his work standing at a high
desk. This was characteristic also
of Victor Hugo, who wrote the
whole of "Ies Mscrablcs" stand
ing. Wilkie Collins, too, declared
that his thoughts flowed more free
ly when standing on his feet. In
direct contrast one recalls that
Mark Twain did much of his work
propped up in bed and that Sir Wal
ter Scott found his brain clcarcst
when reclining comfortably on
couch.-London Chronicle.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as thoy
cannot reach the scat OF the disease.
Cutnrrh ~ "a local disease greatly In
iluUncod by constitutional conditions, and
IN order Co euro ~ you must take an
informal remedy Halls Chtnrrh Medir
cine ~ taken internally and acts thru
the blood on tho mucous surfaces OF tho
system. Halls Chtarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one OF the best physicians
posed of some of tho best tonlcs known,
combined with some OF the best blood
purifiers, Tho perfect combination OF
Cinu iH what produces such wonderful
results IN catarrhal conditions. Send for
.tontimuuiulH free
n. J. CHENEY a CO. Props. Toledo. o.
All nrugHintn. sbc.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
Horse Riding In Ancient Times.

Stirrups were unknown to the an
clients. Along the public roads there
were placed stones to enable the
horsemen TO mount. Stirrups were
used to some extent in the fifth
century, but were not common even
so late as the twelfth. Horseshoe
ing is very ancient art. 1t is rep
resented on coin of Tarentum of
about $50 B. c. 1t is said that Will
liam the Conqueror brought the first
iron horseshoe to England.-London
Granhic.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
BrOwnIno'. Vision and Memory.

Browning had the faculties Of vi
sion and memory developed to alb
normal degree. Grant Duff records
a conversation with Sir Laurence
Alma-Tadoma, who gave me cu-
rious account Of Browning's sight,
maintaining that with one eye he
could read the number OF u picture
ut the end of long gallery, while
with the other (sic) without arti-
fetal assistance he could write an
ode OF Horace on n piece Of paper
lhn siyn nf ihrnnnnnnN hiln
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30
To James John High

We've watched the shadows of
yesterday
From the crest of James John
drift away;
Today, she stands fair, high
and grand
Because we said we can, we
canl
How she looms up on Mt.
Success,
More justly proud than all the
rest,
Attention Citizensl Freshmen
do not sneeze-
James John banners fan the
breeze.
Day, Hoody Schroeder, Sterns,
For sub and all, our heart doth
yearn,
Special mention for staunch old
Spack.
The sun now sets in orange and
black.
Open country! We're going
ahead;
Ahead? You bet that's what
we said
We've got the grit, we've got
the sand,
We can, we can, we know we
can.
Tighten your belts, throw out
your chests,
James John stands on Mt.
Success;
Give an ear to Coach Strong's
call
Every body out for basket ball.
Contributed.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30

Residents of st. Johns having
taxes and city liens to pay in
Portland can make their pay
ments without inconvenience by
availing themselves of our SER
vices. We will pay same and
secure your receipt without in
convenience to you. Fee. %
cents. References: Any st.
Johns Bank. Peninsula Title,
Abstract and Realty Co., by II.
Henderson. Manager; 402 North
Jersey street.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30

"The lions share" embodied the
sarcasm of old Acsop, in whose fa-
Bile, at the conclusion Of their joint
feast, the animals announce their
wish to divide the booty, the lion
claiming onc-quarter by reason of
kingly prerogative, one-quarter for
his superior courage, one-quarter for
his dam and cubs. AS for the
fourth quarter" said the lion, "lct
who will dare dispute it with me-"
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30

In the United States, according
TO the late DR.. Seaman \. Knapp
Of tho United States department Of
agriculture, rice il said to have been
cultivated in Virginia by Sir Will
liam Berkeley as early as 1917. He
states, however, that no particulars
are given except that from n half
bushcl Of seed planted the produc.
was sixteen bushels.
St. Johns review. (Saint Johns, Or.) 1904-current, 1917-11-30

Another diarist, Mrs. Andrew
Crosse, heard Browning in the
course Of a discussion on Byron
quote the whole of the "Vision of
Judgment" after remarking, 81
have not seen the poem for forty
years, but this is craven on my
memory."-London Chronicle.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25
COUNTY AGENTS
DO GOOD WORK
Have Taken Important Part
in Improving Standards
of N. Oak. Farms.

County agent work was started in
the northwestern states in 1911 by the
United States department Of agricul-
ture, the state agricultural colleges
and county agencies in cooperation.
The movement started from reali-
cation that improved methods of
farming can be brought to the atten-
ton Of the farmer more effectively by
personal contact and demonstration
than in any other way. In 1911. there
were five county agents operating in
the northern and western states, but
BY 1916, the number had grown to
419, twenty-five of these were in
North Dakota.
The work Of the county agents var
les. with the needs Of their communi-
ties, but III general is addressed to the
practices and conditions. talks and
publications and through calling at
tention to good methods already prac-
ticed by the best farmers of the COM
munity. The needs of the county usu-
ally are discussed by the agents with
state extension work leaders, county
officials and leading farmers, and a
project program adopted. Farmers
are then found who are willing to CO.
operate in the demonstration of GER
tain improved methods and when re-
suits of the demonstration are appar-
ent, field meetings are held in order
that the farmers may see the results
and determine their value The agent
also assists the farmers to organize
cooperative associations; conducts
short courses in agriculture: holds
meetings. often illustrated by lantern
slides of local agricultural subjects:
writes timely agricultural articles,
which are published in the local
county press, and carries on other
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25

Since the early days when cattle
and horses roamed the prairies un-
checked and in uncountable numbers,
the state of North Dakota has been
recognized as leader in the produc-
ton of live stock. Although North
Dakota is more generally known as
an agricultural state, and many people
are of the opinion that agriculture is
the leading factor in it's growth and
naturalization, the fact still remains
that live stock must be given a place
among the leading industries Of it's
vast domain.
Live stock in North Dakota is
separated into four groups, namely:
Horses, cattle. sheep and hogs. Cattle
are divided into two distinct groups,
milk cows and beef cattle.
Horses in every section of North
Dakota have been showing good
substantial increase in numbers for
many years. The Improvement in the
grade II horses during the past ten
years Mas been almost phenomenal.
At the present time the state is we'll
stocked with a large per cent of the
highest grade horses to be found in
any portion Of the United States.
Range Herds Offset.
1t is we'll known fact that the
loss Of the old range herds has been
more than offset by the stock raised
by settlers and others, particularly In
the western section. The old range
herds have also been replaced by a
better grade Of stock.
Another interesting feature of the
development Of horses is the fact that
North Dakota has changed from
buyer of such animals to a shipper
within the last three years. Buying
for military purposes has been par
ticularly active during the past two
years. 1t is estimated that approx
mately 10000 horses We're shipped
out last year and the same number
during 1915. For the most part the
animals were exported to Europe for
use in the great struggle that is now
taking place in that country.
Milk Cows.
The number of milk COWS has in
creased annually. showing a more
marked increase during the past five
years. Blooded and high grade stock
has been shipped in moderately for
breeding purposes. and, furthermore
practically all of the natural in
crease has remained. This is true
more especially of the breeding stock.
very little of this grade being sent to
the markets during the past three or
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25

land of but little importance. Such a
conclusion. however, would be unjust
and unfair to the numerous thrifty
and prosperous manufacturing enter
prises now being carried on within
the state, which produced in 1914
the last year in which figures have
been secured-manufactu articles
of the total value of s21.147.O00.
The manufacturing establishments
doing the above amount Of business
consist almost entirely of industries
closely connected with the daily needs
of the surrounding population, such as
flour mills, grist mills, brickmaking
plants. buttermaking concerns, ETC.,
ETC.. but little, If any, of the manu-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25

factured articles going outside Of the
state. Signs. however, are not lack
ing, which indicate more than pos
sibIlity Of our manufactured output
crossing our borders and competing
in outside markets for share Of the
trade.
The tremendous growth Of the au-
tomobile business Of the state is also
an encouraging factor. necessitating,
as It does, the establishment of plants
which, In the due fruition of their
growth, may enter the manufacturing
class.
Far outreaching, however. all those
Industries mentioned, in inherent ca
pacity for expansion, would be the
utilization Of our own products as we
produce them in the form Of grain
and live stock. Could we but secure
for our own state the full value of
these items in the shape Of -four COM
modify Of the packing house. to the
extent that everything produced Is
manufactured within the state. North
Dakota would at once assume a COM
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25
LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY is
STEADILY GROWING MORE
IMPORTANT TO THE STATE

four years. owing to the tendency
prevailing to use better sircs.
The grade of milk COWS shows a
notable increase yearly and is not
confined to any one part of the state,
but is general in all counties.
Regardless of the fact that prices
have been unusually high all dairy
stock offered for sale has been pur-
chased with alacrity. There has been
a brisk demand for such stock for
several years.
Beef Cattle.
Beef cattle shows a splendid in
crease which has been extremely
heavy of recent years A strong
tendency in practically every county
in the state has been exhibited to-
ward raising more cattle AS re-
suit North Dakota is becoming very
we'll stocked. OF late it is n notice.
able fact that fewer veal calves are
sold. Stock sold for several years
has been more n,atured. breeding
stock being reserved at all times.
Market Ccn;crs.
South st. Paul is at present the
chief market point for this section
and during the past three years the
increase in receipts has been very
marked. In 1916, 10000 head
more were received at the South st.
Paul market than during 1915. Beef
is sold at favorahl prices. throughout
the fall and winter particularly, and
all told the business shows an excel
lent development on the credit side
Of the ledger each year.
For hides the farmers are now re-
ceiving the highest price on record.
With all these facts to consider it is
little wonder that one Is impressed
by the number of farmers in every
section going into the cattle business
heavier every year and also improv-
ing their grade of stock.
Hog Raising.
The raridity with which farmers
went into the hog raising business
during the past five years is phenom-
email. The state assessment shows
nearly three times as many hogs this
past season as in 1912. This is a re-
markahle showing in view of the fact
that in 1915 the corn crop was very
poor. consequently all feed taking
decided upward trend in price. The
high price Of feed for hogs prevailed
through 1916, when the corn crop was
t%vaged by black rust. but. despite
this fact. another increase in the num-
Der Of hogs was shown.
The hog raising business Is we'll
scattered throughout the entire state
and at the present time there is
tendency to improve the stock rather
than increase the numbers.
Number Shipped.
The following statistics, showing the
amount of live stock shipped 10 the
South ST. Paul market during 1916, is
OF interest:
Cattle 175,232
NGiHcS 1O,So2
Hogs G56.78S
SHcep SS,S04
Sheep raising up until 1915 was on
the decline, but at present is rapidly
coming back. The price of mutton
and wool has advanced rapidly, un-
precedented prices prevailing at the
present time. Sheep are used to clean
up foul lands and consequently work
is nicely done with the better farming
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25
similar activities.

SlIIIIIdI dCIIVIIIeS.
In North Dakota. the activities of
the county agents have been along
many lines. The following summary
gives an idea:
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25

Sheep raising up unit! 1915 was on
the decline, but at present is rapidly
coming back. The price of mutton
and wool has advanced rapidly, un-
precedented prices prevailing at the
present time. Sheep are used to clean
up foul lands and consequently work
is nicely done with the better farming
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25

quently in cattle raising is the ex-
change Of sires by different communi-
ties. This has, to large extent, dis
placed the old plan of selling fine ami
mails for beef after several years of
service to prevent inbreeding. Many
head of live stock also have been saw
ed through the advice given by the
agents to the owners of diseased ami
mails and through the direct treatment
of the animals by the agents. Five
hundred eighty-four cattle were vac
cinated against blackleg by the coun-
ty agents and two thousand. three
hundred eighty hogs were injected
with hog cholera serum.
The county agents work has had
big influence on farming wherever
introduced. In North Dakota it has
done much toward starting diversif-
cation and improving live stock.
through demonstrations, farmers
clubs. short courses, boys schools and
encampments. live stock breeding cir
cults, milk testing associations and
through the personal visits.
The county agent has also helped
make life in the country more salts
Tying through interesting the young
people in wholesome rural activities
and through the creation Of a genu-
Inc community spirit of self-help,
self-improvement and self-assertion.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-01-25
INDUSTRIES SHOW.
A HEALTHY GROWTH
Form Valuable Auxiliary to the Agri-
cultural Wealth Of State and
Increase Rapidly.

Used as the people of the state are
to measure values and quantities in
the hundreds of millions, when refer
ring to the agricultural products of
North Dakota. it might seem that the
smaller figures that have to be named
in connection with the states manu-
featuring activities are insignificant