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The Press., 1918-10-24

ago and had lived here practically all his life, excepting short time that he worked in Ellington, and another short period in Hartford. He was a popular grocery clerk for L. Ernest Hall for the past two years, leaving l the first of September to go to work in the store of MT. Burnham of West Hartford. He contracted the influ- enza and pneumonia developed. He was a patient at the Hartford hos pital.
 While it is not possible yet to state the exact amount raised in Holland for the Fourth Liberty Loan, nor the exact number of subscribers, it is known that Holland has reached it's quota of $4O,OOO, and that at least two hundred and fifty Holland people bought bonds. This is a creditable showing for a country town of 1145 population, taking into consideration also that the Holland savings bank only took $5,O0O of this issue, thus leaving $35,OO0 to be raised by the people. Practically everybody helped who was able. George Palmer Char ter was the first one to subscribe and practically the last. He made four separate subscriptions and volun- teered towards the end of the drive to make up any deficit, if such should occur. This speaks we'll for his pub lie spirit. But it would be impossible to name all who with small sums and large clearly demonstrated their pa triotism and pride in maintaining the fine war work record of the town. Not little of the success of the drive was due to the efficient corps of sO- licitors with Mrs. Edith s. Simpson at the head of the woman's committee. B. F. Case had charge of the drive for the town
The Press., 1918-10-24

1 Frank Vel her is home from Mont vile ecause of illness.
 The W. H. M & of the Methodist
 church will meet with the Misses Russell Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock i Houston T.andon, recently manager
 of the Economy Drug Go. of New Hartford has accepted a position at
 the Mccormick drug store. He is to
 commence his duties next Monday. Walter Pease of the merchant
 marine corps is in town on a ten
 days furlOugh. Edward Riester of
 the same corps is here also on a ten
 days furlough. Both have been
 doing transport duty for the past few months.
 Napoleon Gerard. aged 33, son of
 Dennis Gerard of Stafford. died at 4 o'clock in the New Britain general hospital yesterday afternoon from i'm
 fluenza complications. He was born here and spent the greater part of his life in this town. He leaves. besides his father, three brothers. Dennis. of Bridgeport, Henry of Boston and Louis of this place. and three sisters. Mrs. James Houle of this town, Mrs John Began of Boston and Miss Edith Gerard of Groton, Mass. The funeral services will be held in St Edwards church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. and burial will be in St. Ed wards cemetery.
 So far there has been eight appli- cations for liquor licenses for saloons as follows: Frank E. Mogle on Will lington avenue, Louis Baldracchi on Furnace avenue. Timothy Grady on Main street. John Sena on Main street, George Panciera at the Bidorini block on Main street. Bernardo & at Blue Front building on Main street, James Sullivan on Main street. Alexander FontaneIla at the Stafford House. The Teutonia associ- ation has applied for a club license, and the Eaton Drug Co. and the Me COrmick drug store have applied for druggists licenses. The county com missioners will meet on Saturday, Nov. 2d. at the Springs House, to grant licenses.
 A meeting of all the Stafford groc- CTS was held at the Business Mems club last evening, called by the local food director for Stafford. c. F.. Beck with. who introduced a card system for the more equal distribution of sugar throughout the town, and to take effect early in November A full and frank discussion was indulged in, and all were agreed that something should be done to improve the sugar situation. sample sugar card was shown at the meeting, which seemed to meet the approval of all. The sys- tenn to be inaugurated requires that all who wish to make sure of being supplied with the regulation two pounds of sugar per capita per month must register with their grocer, who will enter their names and issue a sugar card with owners name written in. together with the number of per sons in the family. On presentation of the card for sugar the number of pounds purchased will be punched out in corresponding numbers on the card. Notice will be given when the time for registration begins and ends.
The Press., 1918-10-24

We, the undersigned, desire to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends for the beautiful floral and spiritual tributes, kindness and tender sympathy shown us in our recent hour of bereavement in the death of loving son and brother. To each and to all we are deeply grate- full and will ever remember the kind ness. MT. and Mrs. Homer Neal,
 Mrs. H. Wiggin
The Press., 1918-10-24
United States AdmiraIs.

The first rear admirals in tho United States navy were commissioned in 1862 when that rank was created by act of congress. David Farragut, for his valor in the Civil war, was made vice admir- al in 1864, and two years later, the rank of admiral in the United States navy was established for the purpose of hOnOring him. The grade of admiral was revived in 1890 and conferred up- on George Dewey, the hero of Manila. The highest rank of American naval OfdcerS in active service was up to short time ago, that of rear admiral. The title of admiral was first used fin France, and the first French admiral was appointed in 1284. A few years later the title was adopted by the Eng fish, and the rank of admiral of the English seas was first given to William de LeybOurne by Edward I in 1297.
The Press., 1918-10-24

Edward Fisher and Antonio Taran- tino, who left here with the rest of the draftees Tuesday afternoon, re- turned home when it was found that the quota was filled without them.
The Press., 1918-10-24
SHOP WHERE SHOPPING IS EASY. THAT IS AT OUR STORE
THE NEW LINING SILKS OF "CHENEY'S'
 Are Exquisite Products of the Loom.

Most adorable "CndereIa Lining Silks of the Cheney Brothers make Their alone speaks for beauty and reliability.
 The patterns lining combinations of shades that hmonize with all lcolors Le how "Cinderela' Silks
 LININGS "Baick' and Moe wonderful They will shOWnW with pleasure
The Press., 1918-10-24
HOLLAND

The burial of Mrs. Walter Lanphear took place at the Skungamaug ceme- tery Tuesday afternoon.
 The burial of Mrs. Andrew Nc COrmick and son, Wilber Mccormick, of Hartford, but formerly of Holland took place at the South cemetery Sat- urday afternoon.
 The Ladies' Aid of the Lee MethO- dist church will hold a social and sup per at the home of MT. and Mrs. John I. Rhodes Friday afternoon and even ing of this week.
 The Lee Methodist Sunday school have purchased a large flag and it was formally presented and dedi- cated at the morning services of the church on Sunday.
 The Congregational Sunday school Sunday school last Sunday: Super intendent, Mrs. Edwin s. Agard; assistant superintendent, William A. Agard; secretary and treasurer, Ed win S. Agard; superintendent home department, Mrs. B. F. Case; super intendent cradle roll, Miss Bertha Place; pianist, Miss Phyllis New comb.
 The funeral of Ernest Smith, oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Smith was held Tuesday afternoon in the Congregational church. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. B. F. Case. The burial was in the Skungamaug cemetery. MT. Smith was born in this town twenty years
The Press., 1918-10-24
LESS THAN TEN WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS.

cheated you'll find the Dolls and which is filled well for the On main hoo with offer dando ed buy the U S. and mosta san Georgee s
  all widths giving good selection MARABOUT black pewihM hMufst match All atracively priced
 
  Table Covers aloween
 a Bargain in WOmens Button Boots.  calf and d will
  nstockA Agoodc nance bargain
 LUNCHEONETTE andsu surpasing coffee Tryit
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WELLINGTON

George Knight is in hospital in Hartford as a result of injuries re- ceived last Thursday afternoon. He was driving down hill on his way to his mothers home. In the back of the wagon he had three kegs of cider which through the pumping of the wagon tipped against the seat throw ing MT. Knight from the wagon. He suffered broken arm and two broken ribs besides other injuries. He is making a very good recovery.
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UNION

Mrs. Charles L. Miller has moved to Southbridge.
 Miss Mary Scranton will go to work at Southbridge for the winter this week.
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Local Notices. tMatter un4er this head 10 cents line-l

Before you buy your OvercOat don't forget to come in and see our complete line of all styles. Always more for less. =. katzowitz & Co.
 --Coats, Suits and Dresses in the new est styles, in ali shades, Guaranteed lowest prices. at l. WaSserman'
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South WillingtOn


 ribs besides other injuries. He is making very good recovery.
 South WillingtOn
 We, the undersigned, desire to express our sincere thanks to our relatives and friends for the beautiful floral and spiritual tributes, kindness and tender sympathy shown us in our recent hour of bereavement in the death of loving son and brother. To each and to all we are deeply grate full and will ever remember the kind ness. MT. and Mrs. Homer Neal,
 Mrs. H. Wiggin.
 It is well to mention at the present time that the clocks be set back one hour on next Sunday
 Fred and Louis Service have entered the Lowell textile school at Lowell, Mass. and will take up a general course of studies.
 It is expected there will be services in Memorial church next Sunday. Sunday school at 3 D. m. Preaching at D. m. by Rev. Walter Westerfield. Subject: The Obligation of Inheri- tance."
 The many friends of Norman B. Griggs of Essex will be pained to hear of his death which occurred last Mon day morning. Mr. Griggs had lived here for a number of years and we'll liked by all. For the past three or four years MT. Griggs has been en- gagged in the lumber business at Essex. The funeral will be held in Memorial church at 2 p. m. to-day and will Ie under the auspices of the Ma vas a meml CT.
 The funeral of the late Homer Neal, Jr. was held last Thursday afternoon at his late home. Rev. Chas. A. Park CT oficiated at the house. There were many relatives and friends of the family present. There was an un- usual lot of beautiful floral pieces from friends and relatives, also from Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Morrow. In- torment was in the Willington Hill cemetery, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity. The bearers were A. l.. Spicer, L. c. Dimock, J. R. Ed wards, E. NJ. McFarlane, c. Essex, A. TomaskO.
 The people of the town of Willing ton have once again subscribed in their usually patriotic manner to the Fourth Liberty Loan. The quota of $12O,0OO seemed unduly out of pro- portion for our town, comprised of perhaps 1900 population, but know ing that the townspeople had previ- ously supported every war measure, the committee confidently undertook the greater part of three weeks the drive closed with a total of $123,75O worth of LOnds being bought by PAS sut scribers. The drive was conduct ed by committee appointed from Hartford, composed of R. T. Jones, chairman, Louis c. DimOck, Arthur Spicer, Gallup Service, Charles PO- buda, Anton Hak AdOlph Parizek, whose efforts were ably supported by a committee of women, comprising Miss Rose Hall, Miss Cunning, Mrs. Walter COlburn and Mrs. WOndrasek. The committee feels that the great success of the loan was not due so much to the efforts of the committees in charge as to the wisdom of the citizens, native and foreign born alike in appreciating the great investment value of the bonds of the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25

What is Germany fighting for? In
the memorable days of July, 1914,
when the peace of Europe hung by a
hair, England and France begged her
to throw her influence against war;
and without a doubt she could have
prevented a blow from being struck
if she had wanted to do SO. Why did
she want war?
The Kaiser himself answered the
question in 1915 when he said: 'The
triumph of the greater Germany
which some day must dominate all
Europe, is the single end for which
we are fighting" Nothing indefinite
about that. And no one can dispute
the right of the Kaiser to say what
the war is for. After all, it is his war.
But the German purpose to dOmi-
nate was not suddenly reused by this
war. AS long ago as 1902 the Kaiser
declared, III a speech at AiX-la-Cha-
pelle, that 'it is to the empire of the
world that German genius aspires."
In 1912 the Imperial Chancellor af-
firmed that Germany's purpose was to
make her strength and capability
prevail in the world" "The German
people is SO situated in Europe, Tan
neberg gloatingly remarked in 1911,
in his Greater Germany, that it
needs only to run and take whatever
it desires"
The means by which Germany ex-
pected to achieve dominance was war
At his accession the Kaiser said to
the army that they were born for one
another. In 1913 the Crown Prince
wrote: ut is only by relying on our
good German sword that we can hope
to conquer that place in the sun which
rightly belongs to us. Till the
world comes to an end the ultimate
decision must rest with the sword"
On the Imperial ships Of war the faV-
orite toast has long been Auf den
Tag-"To the day" is, the day
on which the German dreadnaught
should be let loose upon the British
Navy.
Back of the plan to dominate has
been the cool assumption that the Ger
mans are superior to all other peoples,
and that it is part of the divine order
that they shall rule. Eve are the salt
of the EARTH" asserted the Kaiser at
Bremen in 1905. THE Teutons are
the aristrocracy of humanity" de
clares Woltmann. God has called us
to civilize the world" said the Kaiser
in the Bremen speech; 1--WE are the
missionaries OF human progress" eve
shall conquer everywhere" he said
again; for there lives a powerful
ally, the good old God in heaven, who
=. has always been on our side"
These views-which for twenty
five years have been diligently cult
waited by government officials, arm,
and navy men, scholars, journalists,
and even preachers = clearly betray
the German purpose to gain power at
the expense of other peoples.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
Information to Voters

The following instructions given for the information
guidance voters (a entering the polling
giving his residence, will
the ballot clerk which have endorsed
be used Upon receiving his ballot
both and the voting ballot
clerk inform the the
ballot but he advise indicate
to vote for
(b) A voter for but ONE candidate
lice and he shall mark his ballot by placing in the
at the right of EACH candidate for whom
VOTE if it be there; to vote for whose
the ballot write his the blank
Tor that opposite the designation of the office
THE ATTENTION OF THE VOTER is CALLED PARTICU-
ARLY TO THE FACT THAT HE MUST PLACE A CROSS OR
MARK IN THE SQUARE AT THE RIGHT OF EACH AND
cry CANDIDATE FOR WHOM HE INTENDS TO VOTE.
c) The ballot should any other manner
Ii the ballot be spoiled be returned ballot
who must another in its stead than
ali shall be issued to voter Five minutes al
lowed in booth to mark ballot Unofficial ballots
assist the marking his ballot
the booth and be copy
voter.
(d) After it is marked it should be folded
side cannot be that the printed
signatures of the ballot clerks the
the should of the booth
to the inspector charge of the ballot
ballot be placed polling
(e) who declares presiding that
unable to read that by of physical disability
able his ballot,
ton officers in marking the
II he declares that he is totally blind he
any person chosen by him from the legal
ward The presiding officer administer
cretion to such persons disability
CD The candidate for the different Offices
nation have been filed this
follows:
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
live in and TO govern Themselves

live in and TO govern themselves"
This tax is one which recognizes
women as on an equal basis with men.
The unmarried woman or the married
woman with a salary must make tax
return just the same as any man. Only
the woman supporting her mother or
other members of her family may take
out $4,000 exemption.
Under the law the head of the fami-
ly is the one whose earning power con-
tributes to the famly's support.
Similarly widow with small chill
dren 70 support can take out 50 900
exemption and 5000 additional exemp-
ton for each of her children under
eighteen. Thus it is intended that
the law shall work no hardship to wo-
men having to struggle to get along
But each must file return if her in
come is $1,000
A man whose wife dies and who is
left with small children to support
upon moderate income may also take
full exemption under the new tax law
and also claim $500 exemption for
each of his children under eighteen.
The widOwer under the law is a
single man and must make tax re-
turn accordingly. Married men need
not file returns unless they are earn
ing $4,000 or more.
'"This is as much a national obliga-
ton as the reporting for duty of a man
drafted for service with the colors,"
says d. c. Roper, commissioner of in
ternal revenue. LAS it stands, it is
much a matter of the man or wO-
mans own conscience. 1t is for hin
or for her to determine just how far
he is liable to the tax. He must figure
his own income and If 1t reaches the
figures named in the law must make
faithful report upon it to the proper
authority.
'"This tax is distinctly a war meas
ure and will be in effect during the
war
"This is a peoples taX-it reaches
right down into the pockets of the
small wage Garner; it makes him q
partner in the job of winning III
war;"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
Fighting in the Air,

Strikingly graphic is the account Of
a fight in the air, told in a Newfound-
landers letter home.
Soon after we crossed the lines,
which we did at $4,000 (nearly three
miles high), | began to have difficulty
in keeping up with the formation. AS
result Archie picked me out and he
certainly made it hot. However, l kept
along bit behind the rest, and was
just dropping my bombs over the OBJ
Jective when seven Huns dived down
on us. In the scrap that followed I
lost all trace of the rest of the forma-
ton, so | knew my only chance lay in
flying west as fast as could. Just as
L was getting well under way, a Hun
came at us. 1t was exciting. We
twisted and turned dived and climbed,
each trying to get the other. Finally
he left u.s.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25

finally finishes out with the greatest
weight, and yields the highest percent
age Of prime beef.
In selecting feeders, there is per-
haps no point more important than
the back. A wide, straight, strong
back, with well sprung rib, is essen
tial. The girth of the steer should be
large-that is, the distance around the
body back Of the shoulder should be
as large as possible. This means more
room for vital organs and insures a
better constitution than is otherwise
likely to prevail. Associated also
with a large girth is a well-sprung rib,
making a wide back on which there is
room for the deposition of a large
quantity of high-priced meat. There
is also greater depth of chest and
greater digestive capacity with large
girth.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
April. | LAST DAY
FOR FEDERAL RETURNS
Penalties for Income Dodgers Are
Severe-Get Your Return
in if You Are Liable,

April l, 1913, Is the final day al
lowed under the federal income tax
law for the filing of federal income
TAX returns. Persons who are requir
ed to file returns under the provisions
OF law and who fail to get their re-
turns in on time are subject to Sc
we're penalties, as follows:
For making false or fraudulent re-
turn, not exceeding $4,000 or not ex-
ceedlng one years Imprisonment, or
both, in the discretion of the court,
and, in addition, 100 per cent. of the
,aX evaded
For failing to make return on time,
not less than $40 nor more than ST.
600, and, in addition, so per cent. of
the amount of tax due.
If on account of illness or absence
from home you are unable to render
your return within the time prescribed
by law you may obtain an extension
of 80 days if request therefor is filed
with the collector of your district be-
fore the due date of the return. In
this request you must state the rea-
son why the return cannot be filed
within the time prescribed by law.
Collectors of Internal revenue are
not authorized to grant extensions of
more than 80 days, but the commits
siOner of internal revenue has author
1ty to grant a reasonable extension
beyond 30 days in meritorious cases.
1t you desire an extension of more
than 30 days your request should be
addressed to the commissioner and
should contain detailed statement
covering the reasons which make it
impossible for you to file your return
on or before April /.
The internal revenue men are now
completing their tour of the country,
during which they were in touch with
the people of every city and town. If
you failed to get in touch with the
deputy which visited your section it is
not too late to get advice. Consult
your postmaster as to where the near
est deputy is now. Get your blank
form, study the directions and the re-
quirements as shown thereon and
make your return without fail If your
Income was sufficient to come within
the bounds named in the law.
1t is pointed out by Commissioner
Roper that 1t is important that to
people comply with the federal laws
as fully as they are complying with
the drafts for men and the coHserva-
ton of foods and fuel. "The war must
be paid for" says Commissioner Roper.
Congress has as much right to con-
script just portion of income as 1T
has to conscrila our boys. The tax
for 1917 is designed to reach moder-
ate as we'll as large incomes, SO that
all persons who are In financial posi-
ton to bear a portion of the heavy
government expenses can be assessed
IN proportion to their ability to pay.
The man who is barely making a
living or barely supporting a family
is not affected by the 1917 law. But
the man who is able TO bear a share
of the burden has been reached by
the new law. and he should accept his
responsibility in the same patriotic
spirit that our young men have shown
in offering themselves for this great
purpose of the country to make the
world safe for people Of all kinds to
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
SELECTION OF FEED CATTLE
Butcher Wants Animal That Will De.
liver Highest Percentage of Good
Cuts-Good Points.

The block is the supreme and final
test of the beef animal The butcher
desires an animal that will deliver the
highest percentage of good cuts, and
show refinement. in parts that are not
edible, in order to reduce waste.
Fineness of bone, lack of paunchiness
and a small head are thus desired by
the butchers, but the steer with light
bone, small paunch and frail head
would be unable to go through the
feeding period and make economical
gains.
Even though the strong, vigorous,
capacious feeder may not turn out at
the finish into the exact ideal of the
butcher. he is the one that puts on the
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
Increased Rates in Norway.

Commercial Attache Erwin w.
Thompson reports from Copenhagen,
Denmark, that freight and passenger
tariffs have been increased from time
to time in Norway since the war be-
gan, amounting now in all to 80 per
cent for first class passengers, 60 per
cent for third class passengers, and
100 per cent for all freights except
foods and fertilizers.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-25
COLLAR FITTED TO A HORSE
One That Is Too Large Should Not Be
Put On Animal in Hope That He
Will Grow Into 1t.

A collar should be fitted to the horse,
and not the horse to the collar. The
collar that is too large should not be
used on horse in the hope that he
will grow large enough so it will
eventually fit. A collar that fits we'll
in the spring may not tit at az in the
fall.