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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

churches, seheola, and IN all business
and make 1t the universal language Of
this country
The following are few Of the rea-
sons why we think it would be to the
interest and advancement of the people
of this nation, Germans as well as
others.
It would bring to our shores bet
ter educated and more enlightened
class, and compel those who have been
naturalized citizens to learn the Eng
lish language to such an extent as
would enable them to converse and do
business therein. 1t would discour-
age that class who desire and expect
to retain the language and customs
Of the mother country, and at the
same time become naturalized citizens
Of this country, from coming to our
land. They expect to receive all the
benefits vouchsafed to American born
citizens, (and they get them too), pro-
lection under our constitution against
the powers of their native country,
then, when their adopted country needs
help, they try to put on the breaks
instead of helping push the war to a
speedy and successful termination.
It would make better citizens of
them, give the Kaiser much less oppor-
tunity to spread his propaganda and
| German "kultur"
1t would do away finally, to great
extent at least, with much of the race
hatred now existing, the forming OF
clans or cliques and the boycotting of
those in business not of their nation
atty, because we would all be of one
citizenship, speaking one tongue, and
doing business in one language. And
we believe it would eventually make
the English language the dominating
language of the civilized world.
We are going to be victorious in this
war and We'll occupy more prominent
position among the nations of the
earth than we ever have before. We
will be watched closely to see how we
adjust matters after this war, and will
in many things be taken as pattern
and our methods of conducting ou1
governmental affairs copied. And we
believe right now is the time to begir
to make the English language the
most universal language of the world
Some are using the argument thai
the German language is absolutely
necessary in business, but that is too
f1imsy an argument to heed, as WI
all know it is not so. We have people
of nearly all, if not all nationalitie:
among US. Is it necessary to have al
their languages in our business? Ger
tainly not.
We have used the term Germany
and not German in writing because
next to America, that country is mos
prominent in our thoughts at this time
We think it should be made to ap
ply to all nations, and show no par
TALLY.
Old Loyalty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Al COUNTIES
HAVE WAR
HISTORY
COMMITTEES

Madison, Wis.-Under the direction
of the Wisconsin War History Com
mission forty-one counties have now
Joined in the statewide movement to
collect and preserve all material re-
lating to Wisconsin's part in the Great
War. Others are expected to join the
movement at once, and it is expected
that there will soon be committee or
ganized and on the job in every county
in the state. Eau Claire has thus far
taken the lead in compiling the most
complete and monumental war collec-
ton of any county in Wisconsin. A
biographical sketch has been prepared
of every man who has entered the serv
ice, and these, with photographs of
each man, will comprise a record that
in future times should form cherish
ed possession of the community. A
large part of the material that is be-
ing collected throughout Wisconsin is
being sent in to the State Historical
Library at Madison and will there be
placed among the archives of the state
1t is hoped that when the war is over
every county in Wisconsin will have
on file permanent memorial of all
its activities in the Great War.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
WHAT OUR BOYS
AREFIGHTINGFOR
Italy Joined Allies Urged By Her
People

Madison, Wis-Italy's war is a
peoples war She entered it spurred
by sympathy with Trieste and the Tren
tho. by accumulated hatred of a hun
dred years for the Austrian tyrant,
and by Indignation at the arrogance
and brutality of the Teutonic powers.
Thus Prof. Grant Slovenian, pro-
fessor of latin at the University of
Wisconsin and for number of years
resident of Italy, explains Italy's break
with her former allies to join England
and France in the great war after
nine months Of attempt to remain neu-
trail. He gives three facts to be re-
membered:
First-Italy promptly and decidedly
refused to obey the summons of Ger
many and Austria to come to their
aid. This she was able to do without
any manner of unfaithfulness to the
provisions of the triple alliance, which
required her support only in case if
defensive war on the part of her allies
and which further excused Italy be-
cause Austria herself had violated the
terms Of the alliance by altering the
status Of the Balkan territories with
out previous arrangement with Italy.
In this way Italy declared to the world
her condemnation of German and Aus
trian aggression and her sympathy
with the Allied cause.
Seeondly-At the beginning of hos
tilities, Italy promptly withdrew her
troops from the French frontier, thus
not only signifying her friendlyness
toward France, but making possible
the transfer and use of 100000 French
troops in the campaign which ended
in the victory of the Marine Nothing
could have got the Italian army and
Navy to fight against France and Eng
land.
Thirdly-When Italy did finally take
up arms, it was at the time of Rus
sian retreat and reverse for the allies.
She entered the war with eyes wide
open, with clear head, and with
ready hand. She entered it as people
rather than a mere government. She
entered in spite Of the seductive prom
ises and angry threats of her former
allies, and in spite of the Vaccinations
of master politicians and diplomats. |
Such was the intensity to which |
these passions grew that the Italian |
ministry soon faced no less question |
than that Of war or revolution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

There are some born abroad who
have come to this land for a greater
freedom and broader opportunities and
have sought and received the prfvi-
leges Of American citizenship who are
swayed by dislike for some ally or by
the sympathies of German kinship and
fail to see that the time has come for
them to make good the obligations Of
their sworn oaths Of naturalization.
! This is the oath that the applicant
for citizenship makes:
That he will support the Constitu-
ton of the United States and that he
absolutely and entirely renounces all
allegiance and fidelity to any foreign
prince, potentate or sovereignty; that
he will support and defend the COnsti-
tuition and laws of the United States
against all enemies, foreign and do
nestle, and bear true faith and allie
glance to the same.
/ "FaIse to Their Oaths."
! All these naturalized citizens who
are taking part in obstruction to our
i government in the conduct of the war
I are false to their Oaths, are FORGETTING
| their rights of citizenship, are repudi
ating their honorable obligations, are
requiting by evil the good that has
been done them in the generous and
unstinted hospitality with which the
people Of the United States have wei
coined them to the liberty and the Op
portunities of this free land We must
! believe that in many cases this is done
because of failure to understand what
this war really is.
This is a war of defense. 1t is per
fectly described in the words of the
Constitution which established this ma
ton, "To provide for the common de
Tense" and "To secure the blessings OF
liberty to ourselves and our posterity.'
The national defense demands no
merely force, but intelligence. 1t re
quires foresight, consideration of the
policies and purposes of other nations
understanding of the inevitable OF
probable consequence of the acts o.
other nations, judgment as to the time
when successful defense may be made
and when it will be too late, and prompt
action before it is too late.
By entering this war the United
States availed itself of the very las
opportunity to defend itself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

yield to US voluntarily. Till the world
comes to an end the ultimate deci-
sion must rest with the sword.
Friedrich Won Bernhard wrote in
1911-An intense longing for fore
most place among the powers and for
manly actions fills our nation. In the
next war, world power or downfall will
be our rallying cry.
Tanneberg wrote in 1911-Room ;
they must make room; the western
and southern slavs-or we. Since we
are the stronger, the choice will not
be difficult. We must quit our modest
waiting at the door. The German
people is so situated in Europe that
it needs only to run and take what
ever it desires.
Wirth wrote-The world owes it's
civilization to Germany alone and the
time is near when the earth must in
eyitably be conquered by the Germans
These are the ideas that of late have
dominated the Empires governing
classes, declares Prof Ogg. That the
Germans are superior to other peoples
They are the fittest to rule. God in
tended that they should rule. There
fore they will rule. Their rule is to
be established by the sword. And it
is to be world wide.
These doctrines are proclaimed by
the government. They were set forth
with ingenius argument, by writers
and scholars. They were taught in
the schools. They were made the
theme of a sermon. They were
brought close home to the people. The
nation as a whole was made to believe
them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
WHAT OUR BOYS
AREFIGHTINGFOR
Germany To Rule World Her Writers
Declare

Madison, Wis.-Proof that Germany
set out for world domination when she
started the great war is presented IN
a series of quotations from German
rulers and writers quoted in a pam
phlet on "Germany's Ambition for
World Power" published by Prof. F.
A Ogg, of the political science depart
ment Of the University of Wisconsin.
Here are some of the quotations:
The kaiser said in 1915-"The tri-
umph of the greater Germany, which
some day must dominate all Europe,
is the single end for which we are
fighting"
The Kaiser declared in 1905-"We
are the salt of the earth, God has call
ed US to civilize the world. We are
the missionaries of human progress
We shall conquer everywhere even tho
we be surrounded by enemies on all
sides; for there lives a powerful ally
the good old God in heaven-who has
always been on our side"
In 1900, the Kaiser hoped that Ger
many would become "as closely united
as powerful, and as authoritative as
once the Roman Empire was" II
1902, he said, at is to the empire OF
the world that German genius as
pres"
The Grown Prince wrote in 1913
1t is only relying on our good German
sword that we can hope to conquer
that place in the sun which rightfully
belongs to us, and which no one will
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
"PIkTTSBURCS" FOR
SCHOOL TEACHERS
To Be Held by National Security
League Throughout Country
During Coming Summer.

Teachers Plattsburgs," at which
100000 public school teachers will be
given practical training in patriotic
education, will be held during the COM
Ing summer In practically every state
In the Union by the National Security
League The scheme Of this elaborate
new division of the Leagues Patriot
ism Through Education campaign is
conceived on the same basic idea along
which the League has been working
for some time, concentrating on the
teachers of the youth of the land and
thereby reaching the children through
the teachers and the people through
their children.
The objects of the Leagues cam
paign are two-fold-active combating
OF German propaganda and awaken
Ing more responsible American citi-
zenship.
At Summer Schools.
The Security League will conduct
these Teachers Plattsburgs' through
the medium of the summer schools for
teachers that are held throughout the
country every year. It has not yet
been determined how many centers
will be used. The matter is being
taken up with all Of the 700 summer
schools of the couNtry and probably
between so and rs of the training
camps will be established, the schools
selected being chosen after careful in
W. iCYC q RI OFT hrnn ar h
of influence and convenience of loca-
ton.
The training camps will be conduct
ed by leading educators whose cooper
alton will be enlisted by the League
The actual instruction will be under
the direction Of DR.. Robert NJ. McEi-
roy, educational director of the
League, and the members of the Ma
tional Patriotic Education Faculty"
| which he has organized. The League
already has over 1000 experienced pa
triotic speakers On its Speakers Blu
reau list. A great many Of these men
and women will be detailed to the
Teachers Plattsburgs" and their
number will be augmented by volun-
| teers from the principal colleges and
universities Of the country, whose aca-
demic duties have prevented them
from taking active part in the patri-
otto education work outside their i'm
mediate field. but who will be free
| during the summer months.
War Spirit.
The teachers will be given a series
of vital interpretations Of the war by
men and women who have given care
full study to the situation. In addition
| to this instilling of the war spirit in
| the teachers, the training camps will
| also afford them practical instruction
in the best methods of imparting to
| the youth of the land the two war
principles on which the Security
Leagues Patriotism Through Educa-
ton campaign is based-the menace OF
| Germany to America, and the neces
sity of individual service on the part
Of every man, woman and child in the
country In order to prevent defeat.
A preliminary letter has been sem
by Doctor McElroy to the directors OF
! all the summer schools of the country
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
TRANSFER FIRST
Dividends into
THRIFT STAMPS

With the Liberty Bond campaign
closed and a large amount turned into
the Treasury of the State of Wisconsin
which nears the top in the matter of
number and amount of subscriptions
patriotic citizens are looking for still
further ways of proving to Uncle Sam
that they are for him, first, last and
all the time.
The first dividend of the second Lib
erty Loan will be due May 18th, and
it has been suggested by many prom
inent and patriotic men that this divi-
dend be put into War Saving Stamps
and certificates and Thrift Stamps.
To this end Secretary of the Treas
ury, VIM. G. McAdoo in a public tel
egram sent to National War Savings
Committees all over the Country. ask
ed that this first dividend be put to
this use.
In this manner, he points out, near
ly $160,000,000, which the government
must pay to Liberty Loan holders dur
ing the next two weeks, will be placed
at it's disposal to use in the prosecu-
ton of the war. At the same time
those who buy stamps with their divi-
dends will be receiving four per cent
interest from their bonds, thus MAX
ing the Liberty Loan Bonds bear four
per cent compound interest, with the
interest compounded semi-annually in
stead of straight four per cent on the
money invested.
This policy also gives to people who
have already bought bonds and stamps
to the limit of their available money
the power to contribute still further
toward winning the war, without fur
Their curtailing their financial resour-
ces.
War Savings Stamps will be placed
on sale in all banks at the windows
where the bond coupons are cashed and
each person, as they present their cou-
oons for payment, will be asked to take
such payments in the form of War
Savings and Thrift Stamps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
GERMANY'S GUILT ESTABLISHED.

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which has this
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Fastening
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although calm
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would have needed hint Berlin make
with diplomatic and with the Serbian reply
desired
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ended London mission 1t wrecked by the
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

those writing in favor of doing so are
overlooking some of the strongest ar
guments that might be used in favor
OF this move las we believe) to adj
vance the interests of these United
States and the people residing therein
In our opinion teaching of the Ger
man language, or any other foreign
language, should be prohibited by a
national law, not only in our schools,
but IN all places outside the individual
homes, thus compelling all the people
to use the English language in their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Good For the Whole Family

Every family requires a safe and
reliable cough and cold medicine. Mrs.
John Potter, 20 Shupe St., Mt. Pleas
ant, Pa, writes: 81 have used Foley's
Honey and Tar for colds for years
and highly recommend it to all fami-
lies" Contains no opiates. Checks
bronchial and grip coughs, Group and
whooping cough. Sold everywhere.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

terence WIFI tntLI
comfort and pros
perity and the de-
mands for sacri-
fee, which seem to
them unnecessary,
and they fail to see
that the time has
com e W b e n, | I
Americans are to
keep the independ-
ence and liberty
which their fathers
won by suffering
and sacrifice, they
in their turn must
fight again for the
pres erva tiOn OF
that independence
and liberty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Don't stick thorns into some ones
happiness because you heard mean
thing that some one said. Forget it.
Never repeat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Mrs. B. Popowski and daughters
Helen and Gertrude of Stevens Point
spent Saturday with friends in this
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
To THOSE WHO
FAIL TO GRASP
WARS MEANING
BY ELIHU ROOT,
Honorary President of the National
Security LEAGUE

There are doubtless some who do not
understand what this struggle really is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Your own church steeple is not the
only one that points to heaven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Emphasized with the words of Christ printed in bold face
Strongly neatly bound in Khaki cooed Morocco grained
Waterproo-exbe limp cover embossed back bands
round Khaki edges gold title beautifully embossed
American Flag in coors the outside front
Printed specially strong Bible paper Only AZ inches
and just e inch thick Type is plain and clear-self-
pronouncing The Four Hymns printed
and bound with this Soldiers and Sailors Testament.
For Sale this Office for so cash with
~axzs,s sent by mail SO cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
GERMAN in
OUR SCHOOLS
(From Marshield Herald)

We read and hear much in these
strenuous days of war, about discon-
tinuing the teaching of German in the
schools of this country, and we think
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

A man who teaches his children ha-
bits of industry provides for them
better than giving them fortunes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Work at your play, but DO not play
at your work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Association and Chairman Of ameri-
caaization on the State Council of De-
fence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

The little troubles we have are apt
to keep US out of bigger ones.
Evening star., 1918-02-03

Mrs A. Geay Johnson Army and Navy Preparatory
School,
ton made the Johnson home northwest flag
being handed to Capt. lie Garde.
by tai Phomnap
Evening star., 1918-02-03

Members Of Rumanian legation
call on President Wilson. Left to
right: Maj. Livius D. Teiusanu, mill
tary attache; DIR. Constantin Ange-
lesco, new Rumanian minister; Nicolas
Lahovari, secretary Of legation; Third
Assistant Secretary Of State Long.
photo by stan Photographer)
Evening star., 1918-02-03

Manuel Quezon. former com.
missioner from Philippine Islands
to United States, has been elected
president Of government-owned
Manila railway. A recent report
shows profits Of 100000 for the
hrst year Of government ownership.
Copyright By Clisediast.)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-02-09
THE ART or CONVERSATION



Lorraine was going out TO luncheon.
Lorraine had shad very fcw luncheon
Invitations Ia her life. and she vas full
Of happy excitement as shn ran into
her mothers room for hnal Inspection
Three hours later Lorraine returned
She tried to answer her mothers quus
tt0us about the gowns aud the decHfa
tloHs and the menu Eayiy Hut when
she finally escaped 10 her uau room
she locked the door and taking OF her
pretty gown threw herself ou the Ised
aud sobhrd and subbpd h WIS 40
dreadful NOT to he able to tsik to sit
like = stick with the gay nous Hse
glaneins an about YOU and not Ia he
able to say single word She uoy
wanted to go Ia "a luncheon aEain AS
long as she lived
what Lorraine had uot discovered
vas that wtth many persons converse
ton is au acquired art 20 be studied
and pFartlced as diligently az mathe-
MATES. bat that Wtth study and pFac.
ticr il can Ia mastered as surely as
ans either study OuIy The day before.
Tor example Lorraine had been read
tug a elegef magazine story "A she
read il. she lboughi uuIy Of the heroine
aud her experiences but ii she had
been Watching. she could have dis
covered three distinct lights upon no
own problem negative lights. 10 be-
sure, telling how not 10 DO H. but uaae
the less valuable
Stella the story said. wondered
a lIttle Raglully What lg WoBId bs Hke
To talk vI1h a really clever person Iicr
father was clever hut hn was uuf
socially pIlabIa and didn't really talk
with Stella he merely expressed In .
her presence conclusions al which ay
had arrived Is clarified his IDEAS but
Did Rpt affect staIlas
Nor Vas thr little hamues mother
an, more ut suceess tH the att az +.
euuF ersaiiun
Mrs Warsne Hp,tr HRgshod amy
thus ssH haf conversations aHIch
began before breakfast IuHuayad on
&c.. ... 3D. .s ... .....t.4 f.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1918-02-09
TAXING JOHN D ROCKEFELLER
trhe Public New YORK


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securities although his personal MS
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