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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16
MADISON GRAIN MARKET.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL.
Office of the City Aud

Inc SitJ EAuultOJ Q
Madison, S. d., Jan. 9, 1918.
To the City Treasurer of the City of
Madison, S. D.:
L, VIM. Rae, city auditor, here
with file with you for collection as
provided by law, special assessment
roll prepared by me this day for the
construction of cement sidewalks
along and in front of Lots 10, IL, IL
and 10, in Block 81 of the Original
Plat of Madison, and also along the
south side of Lots 4 and 5, Block S;
Lots 8, 9, 10, Is and II, Block 6,
all in the Town Proprietor's Third
addition to the City of Madison, un-
der contract of w. G.. Marquart. and
the city engineers estimate OF the
amount to be assessed for each lot
or parcel of land abutting or abound
ing upon said improvement having
been approved by resolution of. the
board of commissioners, adopted
January Z. 1918, a copy of which
resolution is hereto attached.
The description of the property so
assessed with the name of the owner
of each lot or parcel or piece of
ground, as approved by the board of
commissioners, is as follows, to-wit:
Lot 10, Block 81, Original Plat
t. j. Lannon, $17.05.
Lot IL, Block 81, Original Plat
Henry HOLE, $17.05.
Lot IL, Block 81, Original Plat
t. j. Lannon, $17.05.
Lot 10, Block 81, Original Plat
w. r. Reynolds, s17.05.
Lot A, Block s, Town Proprietsr's
Third addition-C, NJ. Klotzbach,
s63.S3.
Lot 5, Block 5, Town Proprietor's
Third addition - Maude Norton,
$66.O5.
Lot 8, Block 6, Town Proprietor's
Third addition-Absolam Boxtad,
$S6.14.
Lot Q, Block 6, Town P~roprietor's
Third Auditorium. Dixon, $28.72.
East one-half Lot 10. Block 6,
Town Proprietor's Third addition
VIM. Dixon, s14.36.
Lot 10, Block 6, Town Proprietor's
Third Authorization Grain & Seed
company, $685..
Total assessment, $35O.65.
Resolution Approving the Estimate
OF the City Engineer.
Be it resolved by the city commits.
sioners of the city of Madison, 8. D.
That the estimate of the city engineer
for the construction of cement side.
walks along the south side of Lots
and s, Block s; Lots 8, 8, 10, Is and
IT, all in the Town Proprietor.
Third addition, also. and in front o.
Lots 10, IL, IL and IS, in Block 81
of the Original Plat, under the con
tract of w. G. Marquart, be and thu
same is hereby approved.
Adopted January Z, 1918.
Jas. Robertson,
Attest: Mayor
WIN. Rae,
City Auditor.
Filed in the office of the city treas
urer this 9th day Of January, 1918
John w. Walden,
City Treasurer
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16
Recognizes Finland Independence.

Amsterdam, Jan. 16.-Austria-H Hun
gary has officially recognized the in
dependence OF Finland, according to
q dispatch received here from Vienna.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16

Insure buildings and live stock In
the Farmers Mutual Tornado Insur-
ance company, of Madison. s. ID. Or
ganized one year. 100000 Of in
rance written first year. Rates
less than half Of old line insurance,
Covers Lake. Moody, Brookings.
Kingsbury, Miner. McCook and Min
nehaha counties. See local repre-
sentatives. c. J. Johnson. r. J. Krus
or j. l.. Sunde.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16

Washington, Jan. ia call for
$4,000 volunteers. a reserve army OF
skilled workers for ship yards, has
been issued by Chairman Hurley. OF
the shipping board
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16
CHICAGO Grain,

Chicago, Jan. 16.-Corn, Jan, ST.
27h; May, $1.25; Oats, Jan. 1879;
May, 70.
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DAILY MARKET REPORT.
MINNEAPOLIS Grain.
Duluth Flax

Minneapolis. Jan. 16.-May 74B;
May, Rye, $1.92.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-01-16

Duluth, Jan. 16.-FIaxseed, jan
$3.51h; Mey, s3.47; July, S3.42.
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Attest

Filed in the office of the city treas
urer this 9th day Of January, 1918.
John w. Walden,
City Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
Japan PROCEEDING
W|THUTMOST CARE
AS TO SIBERIA
This Is Evidenced in State
ment From Foreign Min
ister, Who Reviews
Present Situation
Nv the Associated Press

,rokio. Tuesday, March Japan has
proposed no military action in Siberia,
although IL such a move should be
suggested Jointly by the entente al
lies it would receive the most careful
consideration. said Foreign Minister
Motono in addressing joint session
of Parliament today on the eve of is
adjournment.
After reviewing the present condi-
tions in Russia, the foreign minister
said the Japanese government was not
concerned as to what form of govern
mani Russia adopted. At the present,
howevcr. German influence had per-
moated almost all of European Russia
and was extending to Siberia, which
Jaran must view with the gravest ap-
nrehension. Consequently, intervention
had been discussed seriously at home
ana abroad
In order to prevent misunderstand-
inas arising from false reports, said
the foreign minister, the government
welcomed the opportunity to make the
statement that Japan was not propos-
ing or initiating intervention.
aThe imperial government neither
! suggested nor proposed military action
in Siberia" he continued. "Neverthe-
less, 1t regards with gravest appre-
bension the eastward movement OF
| Germany Hitherto Japan has received
no Joint allied proposal, but If such q
PROPOSAL is received It Will be con-
sidered most carefully This will be
| especially the case If the Siberian sit
uation becomes worse, requiring de-
cisive steps on behalf of the Interests
of the allies. in which event the I'M
Mortal government will not hesitate to
| take prompt and adequate measures IN
whole-hearted manner,
at is desired to make it clear, how
ever, that the imperial government
does not regard Russia as an enemy
Japan will not adopt an aggressive pol
ley toward Russia and does not hesl-
tate to declare unreservedly and sim
cerely the deep and warm sympath,
of the nation for the Russian people
In conclusion, the foreign minister
said that the dispatehing of armed
forces to Siberia was a serious quos'
ton, requiring exhaustive deliberatiol
| ana extreme caution.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

London, March 31-That the Ger
mans on Sunday not only failed to
make gains against the British troops
in France, but lost ground four miles
east of Arras and suffered heavy cas-
ualties in fruitless attacks, is an
nounced in a statement issued by the
war office tonight. The statement
says:
North of the Somme the day has
been quiet Immediately south of the
Searpe our line has been advanced to
the east of Feuchy (east of Arras). 1t
las been confirmed that the enemy 3
losses in his fruitless attacks were
heavy.
south of the Somme yesterday by
successful counter attacks we regained
possession of the village of Demuin.
In brilliant operations yesterday by
the Canadian cavalry and British in
fantry, in conjunction with the French,
we recaptured Moreuil and the wood
to the north of that place.
This afternoon a heavy German at
tack developed in the angle between
the Rivers Luce and Avre. and the
lighting continues South of Moreuil
the Germans are attacking in the di-
rection of Mailly and Rameval.
This morning the French had made
some progress from the south of Mont
| older to Lassigny. retaking several
villages which they had lost yester-
day."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
AMERICAN TROOPS SING AS THEY HURRY FORWARD TIC
ENGAG E IN THE GREAT BATTLE ON PLAINS OF PICARDY
German Lines Are ThroWn
Back By British East
OF the Arras Front

strong attacks by the Germans on the
front, Marcelcave to the Somme, werc
repulsed with heavy losses to the
enemy. North of the Somme the Ger
MANS attacking with four waves of
infantry, were beaten back at all
points.
Iii the neighborhood of Serre (north
OF the Somme. seven miles above Al
bert). the British advanced their line,
taking ESQ prisoners and 40 machine
guns The statement follows:
South of the Somme our line in the
Luce valley was restored yesterday
after vigorously executed counter
attack. Two strong attacks by thu
enemy In the first of the day against
our front at Marcelcave to the Somms
Were repulsed in each case with heavy
loss to his troops. In his attacks de-
livered yesterday Immediately north
of the Somme the enemy's infantry adj
vanced tc the assault in four wavG5
and were repulsed at all points By
our outpost lines. The enemy's casual
ties on this portion of the battle front
alone are estimated in the thousands
EARLY yesterday afternoon sue
ecssful local operation was carried
out by us in the neghborhood OF
Sierre. Cur line in this locality was
| advanced short distance and 2S9
prisoners and 40 machine guns veto
captured by us.
| "our line also was carried forward
| slightly on other parts of the battle
| front and prisoners were taken.
I Hostile artillery was active early yes
terday evening in the neignborhood OF
Bucquoy."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
FRENCH DAY REPORT

Paris, March 3l-The battle continued
last night with undlminished violence
the war office announced this afternoon.
German battalons, renewing the attack
without cessation, were mown down by
the French fire.
Moreul changed hands four times In a
furious struggle, finally being held by
French and British troops. The woods
north OF Morelul We're captured by the
French.
Between Moreiul and Lassigny the
Germans We're checked completely.
The announcement follows;
1.-The struggle was continued with un-
diminished violence during the night,
and the result was to emphasize tile
check administered to the formidable
German effort of yesterday to break
through the line.
Between Montdidier and Moreul the
fire of the French infantry moved down
German battalions which renewed the
assault without ceasng. Moreiul, cap
tured by the Germans, was retaixen by
the French again taken by the Ger
mans, and finally carried IN bayonet
charge made with Incompatible bravery
by French and British troops intermin-
gled in the same ranks.
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MISS HULDIA j. COX
medicine has done for them. The fol-
lowing statement was made by Miss
Huldia j. Cox, who resides at No. 81
Capitol ave, Atlanta, who has resided
there all of her life, and is well known
and highly respected by a large circle or
friends. She stated:
.sSeveral years ago l commenced to
have stomach trouble and it gradually
grew worse. ] became so bad that
suffered pain all through my body. My
food fermented and formed gas, which
caused bloating and was very painful
i lost 81 pounds in weight in two years.
and was steadily growing worse. was
nervous and many nights / would not
get wink of sleep. Recently | suffered
great pain around my heart. l had used
so many different kinds of medicine with
out relief that II was discouraged, and
to even look at a spoon~would make me
sick at my stomach. l have used RANT
Juice for just short time now. and no
one can imagine the benefit I have had
in that time I can now eat what want
and the pain through my body ana
around my heart has entirely disap-
peared. I am recommending Plant Juice
to all Of my friends.
Any one Of the following symptoms
may indicate deranged stomach In
dipestion. dyspepsia constipation, belch-
ing OF Wihu, pdu pioAeH' so !,
gas or boating after meals, coated
tongue, pains in the back or sides, poor
appetite, lack of memory, nervousness.
sIeeplessness, puffed eyes or that all
rundown or ''tired-out" feeling.
The Plant Juice Man is at Norton 8
drug store, in Birmingham, corner Sec
ond avenue and Twentieth street, where
he is daily meeting the local public and
introducing and explaining the merits
of Plant Juice. Free samples gwen
ADV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
NORTH OF SOMME

London, March s1-The Germans
were quiescent north of the Somme en-
Sunday, their attacks not being re-
nawed against the British front, Field
Marshal Haig reports from Meadquar-
ters this evening. There was consid-
cradle fighting, however, south of the
Somme.
The text of the report reads:
North OF the Somme the enemy did
rot renew his attacks today. Some
heavy hostile Smelling, however, has
taken place on different parts of this
front We secured few prisoners ana
machine guns in local fighting.
South of the Somme hostile at
tack developed in considerable force
about midday south of the main Pc
ionne- Amiens road. Fighting is con-
tiruing in and between the valleys of
the Luce and the Avre, where possess
sion of tactical features. woods and
villages Is at present being con-
tested"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
CONGRESS ENTERING
FIFTH MONTH OF
2ND WAR SESSION

youth attaining q years since June S.
1917, a special rule is to be sought dur
ing the week from the rules committee.
In the Senate. controversy over al
legged deficiencies in war prosecution and
organization. With more political debate.
is regarded certain to break out again
during consideration of the Overman bill.
There probably will be lively fight in
the House over the Senate bill increasing
the government guarantee for wheat to
&. 80 a. bushel. The House bill appropriate
ing N.50O0O0 for government loans to
farmers for seeds goes to the Senate to-
morrow
Inquiry into alleged political and dis
loyal activities OF the National German
American alliance will be resumed to-
morrow by the Senate judiciary subcom-
mittee with alliance members from Pitts
burg called t. testify.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

which the new situation In France
may call for. The Americanization of
large section of France, of railways
tion of the great fighting front has
been we'll under way. The apparent
German determination to bring the
war to an issue at once, indicated by
the terrible power already displayed
in the German offensive. may upset all
these plans.
The cheers with which American
troops greeted the news that they
were to go into the fighting in Picardy
were re-echoed in the expressions and
comments of officers here.
TO TAKE OFFENSIVE
Officials here are hopeful that the
orders given American troops will set
them in the offensive columns which
| they believe General Foch is organic
| ing for this counter blow. They are
| confident that General Pershing now
has available a sufficient force of sea-
soned veterans of trench life on the
| American sector to render effective aid
lin the counter attack.
! At the war department meanwhile
i officials are studying every angle of
/ the transportation problem anew with
4 a view to expediting delivery in
France of additional American divi-
sions. They are preparing to short
| cut previous delays in every possible
way. When General Pershings re-
ports are available it may be shown
that saving in transportation Of ma
| tcrial can be made that will enable the
department to rush forward divisions
at much faster rate than had beer
planned under the old schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

Many of the trucks had American
flags fastened to their tail boards.
On other roads mile after mile of
marching Americans splashed through
the mud, which came over their ankles.
The horses were steaming from the
work they had to do. All the men are
working as hard as possible with the
realization that they are to be of serv-
ice in the common cause and used in
the present conflict
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
French Officials Accept Per-
shing's Offer and His Men
Are NoW Being Sent In
Motor Trucks to Scene
OF Action

Paris March 31-The French government has decided to
accede the desire expressed by General Pershng the
the United States government official
French and British.
he American troops will fight side by side with the British
and French troops and the Star Spanged Banner will float
side the French English flags in the plains of Pcardy
With the American Army France Saturday March 30A the
lean have
make of them American fighting
British French allies
Franco
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
SHE HAD LOST 81
POUNDS IN WEIGHT
We'll Known Lady Tells How
Plant Juice Benefited Her
Stomach Trouble

The Norton drug store, corner Second
avenue and Twentieth street, in Bir-
nlingham. where Plant Juice, the new
herbal stomach remedy is being intro
duced, has presented a scene of unusual
activity for the past few days. Many
people are calling out of gratitude to
thank the Plant Juice Man for what his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

Washington March 31-Washngton thrilled today by
the news that American soldiers actually their
fighting take places beside their hard pressed Brit
sh and French allies
previously the official dispatches
the fighting engineers other auxiliary
work. they months
ooatC ambrai
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
BRITISH DAY REPORT

London, March 31.--The British have
restored their line south of the Somne
in the Luce valley, after a vigorous
counter attack, says the official COM
munica ton issued this afternoon. Two
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

1t is enough to say that great &C
tivity of many sorts is in progress
in the entire American zone. Miles of
motor trucks loaded with Americans
going in one direction, some in an
other. Through a driving rain the mo-
tor trucks plowed their way along
muddy roads, the Americans sing ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01

To stabilize prices based upon cost of
production at a fair and stimulative prof
it to the producer and with Sterilization
to eliminate speculative risks and waste
full practices and thus some gains for
The consumer.
The latter policy, Mr.. Hoover said,
would have an important bearing on
agricultural production and permit OF
long view being taken and support
ed in assuring the producer of fair
returns.
"This course is also fraught with
dangers" he added. TT leads either to
voluntary agreement with the pack
ers as to prices to be paid producers
and charged to consumers from time
to time or to actual operation of the
packing plants by the government"
In either case the government viii
need to take some financial response
bility in speculative business. In such
situation the government will be UNI
der constant pressure from the pre-
ducers for enhancement of price and
from the consumer for reductions. 1t
necessitates the constant action OF e.
commission to determine such prices
1t will mean that all the complaints
of trade fall upon the government The
choice of alternatives is one of de-
termination of the maximum contri-
button to winning the war and tho
choice of the lesser economic evil be-
tween such alternatives.
NO CONTROL NOW
I'VE have been struggling as intel
Iigently as possible with the situation
in the meat Industries with entire liz
i-adequacy of definite national policy.
/ Our purchases hitherto have been suf-
fcient to Influence the market at times
and in the case Of pork products have
been sufficient to preserve minimum
price. We have been. however. power
less hitherto to properly protect all
branches of the cattle industry, with
] constantly changing economic situa-
ton. or to give intelligent direction or
assistance to cattle production. AS you
know, have never felt that when we
arrived at point to determine the
| bread policy with respect to a COM
modify that this should be determined
| at the opinion of any single indivil-
ual, no matter how sincere and earnest
/ the application of intelligence might
1 be.
Il would. therefore, like to recon
mend to you to extend the policy which
you have already initiated in the mat.
| ter of many commodities by early APP
| po.ntment of board to study the en-
| tire situation with regard to the meat
industry. and the steps that should be
taken with regard thereto"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
DETAILS ARE NOT KNOWN

War department officials had no
knowledge tonight of the measures
taken by General Foch or of his in
structions to General Pershing. Until
detailed reports come from the Amer
lean commander they will be unable
to appraise the changes in their plans
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
Washington Is Thrilled
At Neus That Americans
Are NoU To "Go In

1t Is No Violation of Censorship Estimate That Pershng
Has About 100000 Men Available for Aiding
French and British at Crucial Point-Ths
of Course, Does Not Include Troops
Holding Sector Near Toul
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-01
MAY TAKE OVER PLANT,

production required to meet the growing
MAY TAKE OVER PLANTS
This change in policy may take the
form of more definite and systematic
direction of the large packers as to the
course they are to pursue from month
to month"; wrote the administrator, "or
may even take the form of operation of
the packing establishments by the gov
eminent"
Since the United States entered the war
allied purchases of meat for both civil
ian and military purposes have been con
solidated, and it is becoming necessary
| for this government to coordinate them
with orders for the American army and
navy to prevent conflict in execution.
! The result Mr.. Hoover said, is practical
domination of prices, which was recog-
nized in pork last September by rough
assurance to swine producers of mini
mum of $3.50 for their product. Pres
emf indications are that beef purchases
will be increased soon to the point where
they may affect prices materially
! N1ORE TOR IAI UNI
Pointing out that the increased quanti-
| ties needed for export must be obtained
either by greater production or by reduc-
| ton in civilian consumption, and prob
| ably by both, Mr.. Hoover expressed the
opinion that reduced consumption can
be had most equitably by voluntary sac
| rifice and by moderate restraints, such
1 IL
approved any attempt to lessen consump-
ton by increasing prices to the public.
| Such conservation is obtained by the
elimination of that section of the com
munity with the least purchasing power, =
he wrote the President. "In other words,
conservation by price becomes conserva-
ton for the rich and not for the poor,
whereas an extension of the conserva
ton policy now in force places reduc-
i tion in consumption where it rightly be-
longs-on those who can save from plen-
ty, not upon those who save from nour.
shment
1t appears to me also of the utmost
national Importance that we shall main
tain through the country a complete
sense in voluntary reduction in the con-
sumption of all commodities if we are
to provide the necessary SURPRISES, either
in money, man power or material, neces.
sary to winning the war
RECOGNIZES OBJECTIONS
Il recognize fully the well founded OBJ
lection to any theory of price fixing
but where the purchases of war neces-
stiles in a given commodity have reached
such a volume that the purchase of these
commodities trench into the domestic
consumption. the operation of this pur-
chasing power becomes candtion oil
price fixing and, to my mind. all theories
go by the board"
| Mr.. Hoover said three courses were
open in the matter of the control Of
meats: To abondon direction of war pur-
chases and conservation measures be-
cause they affect prices and thereby
stimulate profteering and speculation
cause wage discomfort and instability by
subjecting the cost of living to abnorma
fluctuation and destroy systematic saw
ing in consumption by individuals.
To continue in the present unsatis.
factory direction of large purchases, will
a mixture of partial national policy II
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TO STABILIZE PRICES

production and day to day dealing v
emergency. or