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Williams news., 1917-07-12
BASEBALL DE LUXE
 SEEN LAST SUNDAY

The ball game played Sun day at the City race track, be- tween the town and Santa Fe teams was quite a slick game, around 1st and 2nd bases and became a swimming match whenever player tried to reach third base or the home plate. The pitchers box was rather under the influence of the weather, also, tho this did not interfere with a good exhi- bition of slab artists work.
 In fact the whole game was snappy and no ardor was dampened even tho several ball suits will never again look as they used to-.
 The town team took the lau- rels with the score 13 to 5. The Santa Fe boys weakened before the excellent pitching of Ernest Hojo and failed to equal the town boys in fielding. (Who could equal Sweeney catching flies at secondly The town team seemed to like the mud some too, and waded right af- ter all the flies that came off the bat.
 Scotty McDougal was right there hitting the pill as usual, but often relinquished the hon. or of running to other aspirants for fame, after reaching 1st. This undoubtedly was very kind of Scotty. Excepting for a few spectacular plays when Proctor tried to blue the air, the afternoon was uneventful.
 The players are becoming quite enthused over the way they are picking up the art and have arranged two more games for the coming Sundays. The first will be a game between the same teams that played last Sunday, and the second will be with Kingman, on July 22. This latter should be quite a classy game.
 If possible, games will be arranged with Seligman and Winslow, in the near future.
 The batteries for the game last Sunday were:
 Santa Fe
 F., Conway and Torres.
 C., Proctor
 Town
 F., Ernest Hojo
 c. Paddock
 The proceeds from the game were given to the Williams De- velopment Association.
Williams news., 1917-07-12
Young Man Missing

About two weeks ago Walter Bauer, who has been working for the Santa Fe with Corkhill's bridge gang, left the camp and has not returned Some fear is expressed concerning. his safety as he left no word of intentions to leave and did not draw his pay check. He is de- scribed as about twenty years old, clean shaven and with au- burn hair. =ssl,>-.
Williams news., 1917-07-12
WORK OF RED GROSS
 MUCH APPRECIATED

The 1OlloWlng letter IS an eX- pression of the gratitude felt by the National Red Cross council for the good work done by the local chapter and others whose efforts made Red Cross week such a great success.
 The American Red Cross,
 Washington, D. C.,
 June 30, 1917. Mrs. E. B. Perrin,
 Williams, Arizona.
 Dear Mrs. Perrin:
 At the close of the wonderfully successful cam paign for the Red Cross War Fund I intended, in behalf of the War Council, to send you and your associates, a telegram of thanks and congratulations for your splendidly effective work. On reflection, however, I decided in view of the nation wide extent of our organization that it would be more econom- ical, and equally satisfactory, to write to you instead of tele- graphing.
 We of the War Counci are grateful to you, to your col leagues, to the devoted men and women of local Red Cross Chapters and Auxiliaries, and to every element and individ- ual in your community wha aid- ed by service and contribution. There is no method by which we can reach the legion of in- dividuals, organizations, news papers, churches, societies, bank companies and firms whose united effort has provided this great fund for humanity, and if through your press and by oth- CT means you can make public expression of our gratitude we shall deeply appreciate the courtesy. Their joint accom- plishment has stirred the pride of every American.
 I wish to add my personal thanks to you, and through you to all who contributed to the splendid result.
 Very Sincerely yours,
 (Signed) H. P. DAWSON,
 Chairman Red Cross War
 Council
Williams news., 1917-07-12

Chas. Woolfolk was in town today, looking after road mat ters in this end. Among the roads under consideration is a shorter road in from Red Lake Valley. MT. Weoifoik returned to Flagstaff this afternoon.
Williams news., 1917-07-12
Join Arizona First

Two Flagstaff men, Wm. Webb, formerly manager of the Coconino Sun, and George McNeil, also formerly an em- ploye of the Sun, passed thru here Saturday night en route to the border where they hope to join the Arizona First. The young men were given an en- thusiastic farewell in Flagstaff the band assisting at the depot.
Williams news., 1917-07-12
INCREASE SHOWN IN
 US. CROP PROSPECTS
IThe July Crop Report Compil- ed By Bureau of Statistics, Estimates Large Increase in Nearly All Crops for 1917

Washington, D. C., July g, 1917 A summary of the July crop report for the State of Ar izona and for the United States as compiled by the Bureau of Crop Estimates (and transmit ted through the Weather Bu- reau), U. s. Department of Az riculture, is as follows:
 State: July 1 forecast, 1, ,009- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate) 77O,OOO bushels.
 :. United States: July 1 fore cast, 3,12O,OOO,OOO. bushels; production last year (Decem- Der estimate), BASEBALL ,O0O bushels.
 ALL WHEAT
 State: July 1 forecast, 870,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), l. 100000 bushels.
 United States: July 1 fore cast, 678,999,999 bushels; pro- duction last year December estimate), 63S,8S6,000 bushels. State: July 1 forecast, 400,- 900 bushels; production last year December estimate), 338,OOO
 United States: July 1 fore cast, 1,450,OOO,OOO bushels; production. last year (Decein- Der estimate), 1,251,992,00e bushels.
 Barley
 State: July 1 forecast, l. 22O,OOO bushels; production last year December estimate), 1,12O,000 bushels.
 United States: July 1 fore cast, 214,000,000 bushels; pro- duction last year December estimate), 1SO,927,OOO bushels.
 Potatoes
 State: July 1 forecast, BPS, 900 bushels; production last year December estimate) :. 115,OOO bushels.
 United States: July 1 fore cast, 452,OOO,OOO bushels; pro- duction last year December estimate) 2S5,437,OOO bushels.
 All Hay
 State: July l forecast, 551,- 900 tons; production last year December estimate) .640,OOO tons.
 United States: July l fore cast, 103, 900, 900 tons. produc- ton last year December esti- mate) 109,7S6, ,0OO tons.
Williams news., 1917-07-12
INTERESTING INTERVIEW
 WITH R. A. N|CKERSON

The editor of the News, hear ing that MT. R. A. Nickerson, Manager of the Saginaw 6 Manistee Lumber Company, had given expression to some timely suggestions of ways in which the farmers about Will Hams might benefit themselves thru the use of community ma chinery, interviewed MT. Nick erson upon this and other sub jects of public interest, last Monday, and was we'll repaid for his trouble. Not only did MT. Nickerson have some good suggestions to offer the farm CTS, but he made number of good suggestions for the town and community, as well, and displayed an earnest desire to cooperate in any undertaking for the good of the community.
 MT. Nickerson did consider able work this spring in the way of aiding many farmers to secure seed, which was done by him as an individual and not as member of the State 'Coun- cil of Defense as some suppos- ed. In fact. MP. Nickerson stated that he is not a member of the Council of Defense, but is a member of a subcommittee on "Mines and Manufactures" of which member of the Council of Defense, is chair man. AS a member of this committee, it was his duty to assist in compiling information regarding the manufacturing machinery and the number of men employed in the mines and factories within the state of Arizona. This work was soon accomplished.
 Community Machinery
 MT. Nickerson would .>sug- gest the use of community-own- ed machinery as the best solu- tion for many of the labor prob lems confronting the farmers about Williams. If the price io of potatoes should drop to something like normal this fall, due to the enormous crop planted, the farmers will have need of cheap labor for har- vesting their crops. Cheap lab or will be practically unobtain- able, due to the great demand for labor of all kinds in the in dustries of the country. As a remedy for this serious situa- tion which threatens the loss of a part of the potato crop, MT. Nickerson would suggest the use of potato diggers which might we'll be community own ed. One potato digger will do the work of a largesnumber of hand pickers.
 The community machinery plan, too, might solve to a large extent the problem facing the farmers, of getting their land .plowed in the fall when they will be busy harvesting their crops. A good tractor with large gang blows could easily turn the land of a number of farmers, and the expense to any, one would not be large. Machinery is capable of great ly reducingthe acre cost of production.
 MT. Nickerson suggests that the same plan might be follow ed with regard to other harvest machinery, and that in this the great handicap of insufficient
Williams news., 1917-07-12

Miss Virgie Lockett, of Flag staff attended the dance We'd nesday evening.
Williams news., 1917-07-12

w. w. Bass was in town to- day on his way to Los Angeles, on business in connection with a mining deal.
Williams news., 1917-07-12

Mrs. Smith, Adolph Boentsh and Edwin Rabbit, of Flag staff attended the dance We'd nesday evening.
Williams news., 1917-07-12

MT. Robert Daggs returned to Williams the first of the week.
Williams news., 1917-07-12

Donofrio's Ice Cream on sale every day, at The Racket Store.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

least; it has been more like dream
than q reality-only when we
dropped back there; then thought it
was all over with"
~ confess to having been startled
myself for a second" | replied frankly,
"for | was afraid we were not high
where the air was too thin to yield
sufficient support. This is one of
the mysteries of the atmosphere not
yet sufficiently understood to be guarded
against. l am flying much higher now"
"How high?"
l glanced at the gauge.
"About fifteen hundred feet"
, and you know where you are
going?"
"Only vaguely" and l drew out the
map drawer below my seat, showing
her the chart beneath the glass. "This
all occurred so suddenly | had no time
to study the matter out. You must
know better than / where we can
land safely My thought was the
Michigan shore; about here, perhaps,
where there seems to be few towns"
and pointed to the spot.
"Why, that would take us entirely
across the lakeP'
"Well, what of it?" laughingly.
"There is no more danger in flying
above water than land, and we are
already well on our way Besides
when the sun drives this mist aside,
we are far less likely to be noticed by
anyone below"
But it seems more perilous," she
insisted staring down into the swirling
cloud with wide opened eyes. "Of
course it is foolish, but it startles me
to know there is nothing but water
down there. l suppose that you feel
differently, Monsieur.
To be continued.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20
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any more"
Realizing what she meant, and
fearing lest her resolution might give
way under further strain, | guided
her back to the skeleton body of the
machine.
Throw your light here, De Vigne,
so the lady can see" ordered. NOW,
Mademoiselle, place your foot on this
cross-piece; now on the other. Yes,
that is right, you can support yourseii
with the guy-wire. This is the hardest
part-getting on board. There Is only
one step more; take the seat TO the
left; now you are all right. Wrap your
coat tightly about your knees, and press
the edge down under your feet SO the
wind cannot get underneath; the ar
will be chill outside"
| struggled into my own coat, and
pulled on my gloves, looking up. to
where she was perched, her face plainly
visible in the light.
"You are comfortableP" l asked,
feeling my voice would encourage.
eyes, but are you not coming?"
ain moment; there are few things
to be attended to below first You
better put on your gloves; they are
in the coat pocket. Now, De Vigne,
douse that light, and we'll throw open
the doors. Kelly, take hold here"
They were heavy enough to require
the strength of all three OF us to roll
them back, yet made little noise.
The cool night air poured in through
the wide opening, and there was
dull gray haze visible along the eastern
Al Fotn oil nf n
preaching dawn. The stars were paling,
and there was already sufficient re-
Election Of light SO as to reveal a row
of houses between us and the horizon,
although the wide field in our front
remained dark with shadow. l en-
deavored to study the surface, but
could see clearly only for a few feet,
vet the depth of open space was amply
sufficient, and the land appeared
level, and reasonably smooth. But
for my passenger | should have felt
no restraint, but with her still in
mind, | walked forward hundred feet,
perhaps, testing the ground for possible
pitfalls, and returned satisfied. The
two men fingered at the door, De Vignt
testing the propeller.
"Now, boys, get in here, and rol
neC OuJ. hhb HOlI vi JllC OppO
site me, Kelly. Carefully now, so al
not to jar things going over the sill
Hold tight to both arms of your seat
Mademoiselle; now all together-easy
there! little more to the right, De
Vigne. She clears; that is enough"
We were safely outside, the sky allow
dark but clearing, the pale stars still
cleaning fitfully, the only sound recog
nizable the rattle of far-off stree
car. Behind us was the black shadoy
of the hangar, its wide door yawning
and the monoplane, with light frame
work, delicate tracery of wires, an,
widespread wings resting there o.
spindle wheels, in that spectral light
appeared phantom-like and unreal
| laid hand on it almost dreaming
as l gazed up at the girls indstinc
form perched in the seat above.
could not see her face, yet knew sh
would be staring down at us in anxiou
fear lest something occur to send he
away alone.
$50 far SO good" l said cheerily
to hearten her. Now Kelly, you d
exactly as De Vigne says-nothin
more, or less You understand wha
you are to do afterward, De Vigne
OH, Monsieur"
"There is to be no talking, only t
the consul"
0m, Monsieur"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1917-04-20

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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
LAONA NEWS ITEMS

Station Agent W. w. Leisch was off
duty on couple of days vacation last
week.
The % Laona volunteers have been
steadily drilling here under Truman
Thorson.
A dance was given by the Laona
Red Cross society for the benefit of the
soldiers, THURSDAY night. The hall and
music was donated.
The War Features shown at the Les
lie theatre, Sunday night, proved TO
be of interest, and was attended by
two packed houses.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
?ADUS.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Swan were Wis
itors here Sunday.
Stanley Fosdick was at Laona Fri
day.
J. H. and J. F. Hammes were at
Carter Saturday.
E. Hemenway of Carter bought a
horse of J. H. Hammes Saturday.
Beatrice Marsh went to Gillett to
visit her sister for week.
Edwin and Eugene Marsh each shot
a bear Friday.
Jennie Schmitt went to Green Bay
Friday.
Melba Fosdick went to Wabeno on
Wednesday.
Bernice Hawley and Marie Cameron
went to Green Bay Monday to meet
their friends, the Misses Bernice o.
Neil and Eleanore Halligan of Chicago
who will visit them for few week.
Mrs. W. E. Case went to Bear Creek
Sunday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Phillippi of Ath-
ems, and John Phillippi and wife of Eau
Claire are visiting at the Ed. Hammes
home.
Mrs. Glen Fosdick and children re-
turned from Wabeno Monday where
they had been visiting relatives.
J.H. and Ed. Hanmes were at Cavter
on business Wednesday.
Mrs. J. F. Hammes went to Green
Bay Friday, where she was operated
upon Monday for stomach trouble.
F. Hammes returned from Green
Bay Tuesday.
]. H. Hammes, Marie Cameron, Ber-
nice Hawley, Bernice O'Neil and Ella
more Hallagan made an auto trip to
Laona Tuesday.
Anna, Helen and Henrietta Hammes
went to Green Bay to visit Mrs. j, F.
Hammes.
H. Ward and family of Gary, Ind
arrived Monday to spend month in
the/Kischen cottage at Triumph lake.
Mrs. D. bennington went to Maus-
ton Sunday.
Beatrice Marsh returned from Giilett
Tuesday.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Many Attend Dedication Program

Many hundred people attended the
dedication of the soldiers monument
and raising of the flag last Sunday aft
ernoor at st. Ambrose church grounds.
The addresses by Rev. A. L. Buytaert
and DR. r. S. Elliott were excellent
and were heartily applauded. The flag
was raised by VIM. Hubbard; the Wa
beno band played several selections,
and the soldier boys attended in body
and made fine showing.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Wabeno Platoon Has Forty-seven Men

The Wabeno platoon of Co. H. now
has 47 enlisted men. Since our last re-
port the following have enlisted and
passed the examination: Alfred Peter
son, VIM. Doyle Jr., John Stage, Frank
Wines, VIM. John and Otto Gissing.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
NOTICE
To the Residents of the Countyof Forest

Notice is hereby given that resolu-
tion was duly passed by the County
Board of Supervisors of the County of
Forest on the 10th day of July, A. d.
1917, providing for the bonding of said
County of Forest for the sum of One
Hundred and Twenty Thousand $780,
O0O) Dollars for State Highway pur-
poses.
Said bonds are dated May 1st, 1917,
and to become due and payable as fol-
lows:
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
The slackers who shocked away

The slackers who shocked away
from registering June 5, and now find
themselves facing prison sentences and
compulsory military service at the end
of their Incarceration, will get no sym
pathy from the public at large. In
stead. they will be viewed with scorn
and disgust, and to their dying day they
will carry the obloquay with which
they have smeared themselves.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
"The Kaiser's Dream" !"

There story now current, though
strange it may seem,
Of the Kaiser Bill and his wonderful
dream.
Being tired of the Allies, he laid
down in bed
And amongst other things he
dreamed he was dead
And in fine coffin, was laying
| in state;
With guard of brave Belgians,
Who lamented his fate.
He wasn't long dead, till he found
to his cost;
That his soul like his soldiers,
had surely been lost.
On leaving the earth, to heaven
he went strright;
And arriving up there gave knock
at the gate.
But st. Peter looked out, and
in voice loud and clear;
Said, "Begone! Kaiser Bill, we
don't want you round here
"Well,, said the Kaiser. that's
very uncivil;
| suppose after that l must go
to the devil"
SO he turned on his heel and off
he did go
At the top of his speed to the
regions below.
And when he got there he was
filled with dismay;
While waiting outside, he heard
Old Nick say
To his imps: Nov, look here,
give warning;
Pm expecting the Kaiser down
here in the morning;
But, don't let him in, for to me
it's quite clear,
He's dangerous man, and we
don't want him here.
If once he gets in, there'll be no
end of quarrels;
In fact, Pm afraid he'll corrupt
our good morals.
"Oh, Satan, my dear friend"
the Kaiser then cried;
sex cuse me for listening while
waiting outside,
If you don't admit me, where
can l go?'
Indeed" said the devil,
'I really don't know"
'Oh, do let me in, l am weary
and oold;"
Said the Kaiser, quite anxious
to enter Nick's fold.
"Let me sit in corner, no matter
how hot"
"No," said the devil, "Most
certainly not. !"
"We don't admit people for
riches nor pelf;
Here are sulphur and matches,
make hell for yourself
Then he kicked Wilhelm out,
and vanished in smoke,
And just at that moment the
Kaiser awoke.
He jumped out of bed in
shivering sweat:
And said, that dream | shall
never forget
'sThat won't go to heaven,
/ know very well;
But it's really too bad to be
kicked out of hell ~
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Forest County Draft Quota Filled
Net Likely That Amy Men From This
County VIII be Required for Draft

The drawing for the army draft was
held at Washington, D. C. last Friday.
The Forest County Exemption Board,
composed of w. E. Mountain, Martin
Georgeson, Harry P. Keith, M. j..
Quinlan, r. S. Elliott and j. d. Gran
dine, had not received any instructions
on it's draft duties Wednesday. The
official list of the numbers is expected
this week AS Forest county has al
ready filled it's allotted quota by volun-
teer enlistment, it is believed that the
draft will not affect this county.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Take Exams for Officers Training
Corps N
Corps

j. C. Trainor and H. E. McGraw Jr.,
of Soperton, members of Forest County
company, went to Appleton yesterday
afternoon where they will take the ex-
aminations for the officers training
corps. They will return home Satur-
day.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Forest County is Ex-
empt From the Draft

County Clerk w. E. Mountain re-
ceived official notice from Madison this
morning that Forest County was ex-
empt from the draft.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

$12, 100000 on May l, 1913
$12,O00.O0 on May l, 1919
$I2, 100000 on May l, 1920
SIP, 100000 on May l, 1921
$12,000.00 on May 1, 1922
S12,0O0.00 on May l, 1923
$12, 100000 on May l, 1924
$12,00O.00 on May l, 1925
$12,OOO.OO on May l, 1926
$12,000.00 on May l, 1927
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27
Keep fit for your country
lnE OUAIllY -
SOPERION WIS We

In this world crisis it is your duty, above
everything else, to keep yourself in good
condition You can't serve your country
if you allow your health to run down.
We sell PURE FOODS. Try them-they
will build you up.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

Face Air at the Ford Garage. We
havo installed an air pump and have
free air for all motorist.
G. Il. RiETZ Moron Co.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

All of said bonds are in the denomi-
nation of One Thousand Q000.00) Dol
lars each, twelve being due each year,
as above set forth. and all the said
bonds are to bear interest at the rate of
five (5) per centum per annum, pay
able semi-annually, on the first day of
May and November each year.
NOTICE Is HEREBY FURTHER
GIVEN that the residents of said
county will have the first opportunity
to purchase the above described bonds
for period of two weeks from and
after this date. Bids for said bonds to
be sealed and deposited with the county
treasurer of said county, at his offico in
the city of Crandon, said county, on or
before August 6, 1917, at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon of said day. at which
time they will be open in the presence
of the committee.
Dated at the court house in the city
of Crandon, Wis, this 18th day of July,
1917. w. E. MOUNTAIN,
County Clerk of Forest County
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

25 Cedar Cutters Wanted. Steady
work until Spring at good wages. Frank
Londo, Wabeno. Wis.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

The fellow who is constantly looking
for trouble invariably lands what he
exDeets
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-07-27

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE For SALE.
Also three rooms to rent Mrs. Madge
Carroll.