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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10
SOUTH AMERICA IS
STUDIED BY EUROPE
Possibilities Of Those Countries
In Commercial Way Hav-
ing Attention.

-Buenos Aires (by mail)--The poten.
tialites of the republic of South Ameri-
ca are engaging the close attention OF
he governments of more thar zone OF
mo great powers as future fields for
commercial and Industrial activity. The
special British embassy under Sir Mau-
rico dc unsen has just visited Brazil.
Uruguay, Argentina. Paraguay and
emile on u political and economical
mission and an Italian mission with
similar objects is now covering the
same itinerary.
sion under Baudin. The Japanese have
shown especial interest in South Amer
lea, and especially Argentina, as shown
by the opening of u ranch of tho
Yokohama Specie bank. The South
African Union has been represented
here for several months by q trade
commissioner who In n few months has
achieved important commercial results.
Even the government of Mexico has
sent emissaries to Argentina and an
increase in trade Interchange between
the Two countries is already noticeable.
1t. is to tho United States, however.
that pride of place must De assigned
In considering the enterprise displayed,
IN Argentina at least. in he matter of
~efficacious political and economic. prop
uganda. Before the United States en-
tered the war, circumstances had COM
"1''~A W aSSci LII auSHIcht W IL RuC-
nomenal degree the American CONNER
cial relations with Argentina.
Since the entrance Of the United
States into the war. the Americans
have shown no sign of relaxing their
determination to expand their COM
merce. in South America. The branches
OF three important banking institutions
are conspicuous M practical symbols
of the rapid advance of American trade
with Argentina. which the official sta
-tistics OF both countries record.
The political prestige Of the United
States in South America is also MAIN
tanned by h presence OF a strong
South Atlantic squadron whosd chief.
Admiral Capertoh, has been credited by
several local newspapers with possess
Ing many of the essential qualities Of q
diplomat.
Across the river in Uruguay. the
prestige of the United States has been
still further augmented by the cordial
invitation given by tho Washington
government, to DIR. Brum, minister Of
foreign affairs. and candidate for the
presidency. to visit tho United States
as h guest OF the American govern
mCnt.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10
SILENCE is DEMANDED
If TAKEN PRISONER
German Command Tells Men
How Americans Drain Pris-
oners of Valuable Secrets.

With the American Forces in France
(hy mail)-Since the Americans took
part in the offensive OF July 18 new
Instructions have been issued to the
us fresh and painful evidence show
ing how easily the German soldier, the
moment he drops his arms, succumbs
TO the false impression given by the
words for me, the war is over He
done his duty on. the battle field.
with rifle and grenade until fate grew
stronger than he. n he becomes a
prisoner with the idea, I have done
my duty; now 1 am defenseless and
captured, no longer a warrior. it no
longer depends upon me-
we have examples In which the OPP
ponent while talking with unsuspect-
ing German prisoners. successfully
drew from them a German order OF
battle and attack down to the samllest
detail. One stone upon another; what
the one did not know the other would
tell. 1t is quie possible ha hey did not
were giving when they would say
Last evening several artillery men
came INTO our trench and tho battery
went into position about 200 meters
behind U trench. This afternoon we
We're to draw three days iron ration
They had forgot en- that the wal
was not over for them, u only be-
Ching: Following the war Of rifle and
grenade. follows the war Of words,
questions and. conversations. Each
word that seems harmless enough in
Itself becomes an enemy's weapon.
bringing death to hundreds of conn.,
rades.
NO! Becoming g. prisoner does not
end the war. It continues with moro
German soldiers reminding them that
silence is the best policy when taken
prisoner.
Keep silent. know nothing and
shrug shoulders" suggests the German
instructions.
A copy of the German communica-
ton recently came into the hands Of
American officers. 1t says in part:
"Ihe new prisoner Is a valuable pos.
session In h hands of the enemy. In
him lie hidden possibilities that may
mean much more than pare facts con-
corning battalions and regiments. from
the highest commander to the lowest
wagon driver, every n of us carries
with him rem~embrances. observations.
overheard discussions or the greetings
of neighborinr troops.
Combining al these things, they be-
come a valuable asset OF military in
formation. One very seldom realizes
how much n really does know. One
thinks little of 1t. But the enemy knows
better. He spares no pains to get pos
session Of such treasure. 1t may begin
WIN FleHdly ana pleasant greetings,
with coffee or cigarets; it ends with n
sarcastic smile, with short rations and
solitary confinement.
The last few weeks ave brought
dangerous n Subtitle weapons.
Against these we Fave only one pro-
tective measure: Silence. Assumed
with pride and common sense no one
can take his from you, least of all
should you be unfortunate enough to
be taken prisoner. Keep sile' :, know
nothing and shrug your shoulders"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10
The Rich suItor.
From the Washington Ste

From the washington Star.
Franklin Ruthven said at q luncheon at
Hot Springs.
IAN old banker here hast week confided
to me that he was going to propose to
Gaby Delicieuse. the beautiful hula-hula
dancer Of Broadway. He seemed very
much in love. His hand snooK ana his
voice trembled as he told me Of his lover
like hopes and fears. M
'Mr. Ruthven.' he said. do you think
II would be morally very wrong II I do.
ceived her about ms aee9'"
".sWhy. no." said L
TN e. he said. Don't you think my
chances would. DO better e I told her /
was--sAy-So?'"
ne bankers brother happensd along
juoe then. He heard The hse woede and
ooas3o0: ~ =
g.: ~. =: , r. -. z 50 o.orss ra.a
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10
LAY FOUNDATION OF
JERUSALEM SCHOOL

Jerusalem, (by maiD.-The ceremony
Of laying the foundation stone of the
Hebrew university on Mount Scopus
was witnessed by 5000 people. The
site is on the eastern slope of the
mountain. overlooking the valley of the
Jordan as it enters the Dead Sea.
DR.. .Weizmann. head of the British
committee in charge of the work, SAID
in his address,: Out of the misery
and d%esolation Of war is being created
the germ of a new life. This univer-
sity. although intended primarily 70,
Jews, will give an affectionate welcome
also to members of every race and
every creed, and will be accessible to
all CLASSES of the people"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10

A building 900 feet long was chopped
In two and the two halves were moved
about 500 yards by.a detachment Of
colored selectives at Camp Meade. Ma.
without the use OF any special devices
and with no. delay worth mentioning.
A Hroup OF. 30 mel cAught hold Of tho
supporte ana - the proper order they
had the whole structure OF the ground.
.Then o. slgnals the SLOW pun began.
Nithie eevo hoYte ~ bul1aing was IL
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1918-10-10

Few Of England's noblewomen have
worked harder In war work than Lady
Auriel Berthe. the only daughter Of
tho twelfth Earl Of Lindsey. She has
been active In different phases Of war
Wark since the conflict began In 1914.
8ho recently returned to England from
France. where che had been working ID
Q canteen hut - Calais slace the s0tU
>Ayo Of the WaI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04
Germans Put
Bombs Under
f.',-
The WOXnded

Breckenridge, Mimi, June 4.-The
Germans are placing bombs under
the badly wounded to kill those who
try TO reuieve them, according to a
letter received here from Edmund
GewaIt now with the American ex-
pedition forces in Europe.
The dirty Hun is springing an
other example Of kultur," he writes.
"Afted few recent battles en- the
American front our soldiers noticed
that hand grenades were placed un-
der the dead or wounded in ouch a
manner that when the body was re-
moved the spring handle which ex-
plodes the bomb would be released,
blow up the dead or wounded body
as we'll as the one who was taking
care Of it, who was either a
Red Cross or a medical man. Isn't
that a good way to fight? Just such
action arouses the worst kind Of hat
red on the part Of the Americans.
Il sometimes think that the Ger
mans know they are going to be an
unheard of nation soon, and that
they don't care what they do"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04
ACcident With
Tractor FataI

Tappen, N. D., June 4.-Wiliam
Altman, 80, was instantly killed
while blowing with a gas tractor
! near here. He was alone in the field
at the time, and Is believed to have
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04

Hats at half price at Holdernan's 8
-AdYt. T..
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04
Henry D. Brown
Dry Cleaner
--.' >......-%.. %0-%
WATKINS IN WASHINGTON.

- WAA AAA-s0 ~ " . -
Washington, June 4.-Pleasant visit
with our sixteen graduates in gov
ernment positions here. Government
will need 10000 office people this year.
Business schools small - equipped
about like Dakota Business College
secretarial epartment.-Watki
publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04
FOUR MORE BANKS

Asked Dakota Business College for
help. Young men and women might
soon be in pleasant and lucrative
positions If they would take the D. B.
C. course. Some are enrolling but not
enough to supply the demand.-pub-
licity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04

become entangled in the fly wheel.
His head and jaw were broken. his
right arm torn from his body and
the body was thrown % feet from
the engine, where 1t was found by
searchers hours later. His widow
IND young son survive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-06-04
Briefly Told
Enbbelle Coree.-aavt.

Hubbelrs CofEee.-adv&.
Shop at RIcKer-s:-AdvH.
Herbst's for nos1ery.-AdvG.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print iG.-Ad
Hen1rickson's shoes for style
Advt.
Can the Yellow Taxi. Phone Sill
Adv.
Nick xonen taxi. Phone Asa
Advt.
DR.. Basye, Osteopath. Phone 1887.
--Advt. ~
Gas ranges connected and repaired
by o. F. Miller, the gas man. Seccnd
hand gas ranges for sale. PhGns
1866 or 3541-W.-Advt.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
A LOYAL CONGRESSMAN.

President Wilson seems to have
rather definitely settled a much moot
ed question by his opposition to the
candidacy for reelection of Congress
man SIayden of Texas, which resulted
in that gentleman Withdrawing from
the race. Mr. Slayden voted for both
the Consumption Bill and the Declare
ton of War, but had a consistent anti
preparedness record and voted against
the Kahn Amendment substituting the
selective draft for the volunteer sys-
TEN in the Consumption Bill
There has been much discussion as
to whether a Congressman loyalty or
war record should be judged accord
ing 10 the way he voted on the Dec
laration of War and has voted since,
or whether his opposition to ante-war
measures looking to the military eff
cheney of the country should be count
ed against him. President Wilson ap-
pears to have answered the question.
In line with this viewpoint as to the
war fitness of Congressman the Ma
tional Security Leagues Congressional
Campaign Committee has just issued a
chart giving the record of the votes
of all the members of the House of
Represen tatives in the Sixty-fourth
and Sixty-fifJi Congresses on the eight
principal preparedness and war meas
ures. from the McLemOre Resolution
to the Kahn Amendment. The Securi-
" Leagues committee analyses the
chart BY individuals and by states. II
shows that of the 374 men who sat in
both Congresses only Al voted right
on all eight measures; that voted
wrong on all eight, % wrong on seven
of the measures, so wrong on six and
5S wrong on five.
North Dakota heads the bad record
list with q percentage Of 1916 wrong
votes Colorado is a close second with
a percentage of 1912.
These figures clearly indicate that
there is decided room for improvement
in the present constitution of Con
gress and make an unanswerable argu-
ment for the support of the National
Security Leagues campaign for a 100
per cent. loyal Congress by all patriot
ic citizens. irrespective Of politics.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
REAL INSTRUMENTATION.

"Make the United States One Lam
guage Nation" is the watchw0rd adopt
ed by the National Security League for
one of the great divisions of its work,
directed by a Committee on Foreign
Language and Foreign Press. This
committee is devoting its attention at
the present time toward obtaining the
elimination of the teaching of German
in the public schools of the country
and the discontinuance of newspapers
printed in German. The thought back
of this effort of the Security League,
however, as set forth by Col Charles
E. Lydecker president of the League,
in a recent interview goes far beyond
enemy alien considerations.
ut is the duty of every citizen to
know the English tongue" says Colo
mel Lydecker. "To refuse to learn it is
TO fling defiance at the nation. To neg
lect to learn it is voluntarily to remain
unfit for the duties of American citi-
zenship. We are justified in expecting
open and loyal conduct, and we claim
the right to insist upon this. Ameri-
canization really means education. If
we educate our people properly we
shall make true Americans of our citi-
zens of whatever blood, Americans
wise in knowledge of the principles OF
democracy and true in heart for fair
ness and generosity between men.
Great patience has been exercised in
our efforts to convince the foreigners.
In the case of those not now convinced
justice to the cause for which we fight
demands stronger measures They
must be compelled TO convince them
selves of the value and the justice of
American ideas, and this requires a
knowledge of the English language"
All the arguments on that SO fire.
quently nebulous term 'Americaniza-
ton" would seem to be summed mp
here. What could be simpler or more
commensurate than that a man to
fully appreciate America must know
its language?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
LOCAL JOTTINGS

Mr.. and Mrs. E. W. Hazen spent
sc week end at Prairie du Chen and
Eastman, a pleasant motor trip.
Children viii be taken care of
on the fair grounds in the tent IN
charge of the council of defense.
Mrs. Asbjornson wishes to an
nounce that she will serve meals at the
old Running restaurant during fair
week.
Rev. Finstad and wife motored
to Mortified, Minnesota, accompanied
by their son Martin, who enters the
military unit of st. Olaf's college.
C. NJ. Clark and wife, and Mr.. and
Mrs. c. s. Cary of Cashton, were at
Milwaukee attending state fair. Char
lie drove home an Oakland Sensible
Six"
After long and painful suffering
with cancer, Mrs. Mikkel Langhaus
of Coon Prairie died. aged IS years.
She was a native of Norway Many
relatives survive to mourn her going.
Mrs. Smell thinks the war is near
ly through. OF the last five babies
born at her place. four have been girls,
the last one born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Sherrick last Wednesday. Floyd
Loos has returned TO Soldiers Grove.
His was q painful and delicate case, a
piece of hot steel having entered the
eye. but he has entirely recovered IN
der DR.. VIM. Irowbr:de's care.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
LEGAL PUBLICATIONS
First publication August "A. 1885.
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
BY ADVERTISEMENT
STATE or WISCONSIN

Notice is hereby given that whereas default
has been made in the payment Of that certain
mortgage executed and delivered by Edmund
p. Flanagan 90 w. S. Proctor, dated January
27th, 1917. and recorded january 2sth. 1917,
at ;09 o'clock a. n. in Voiume "A Of Mort
CAGES on page 8. in the office of the register
OF deeds Of said county
That default made in the payment OF
the interest which became due and payable
thereon on the LIST day Of August, 1917, and
on the LIST day of February, 1918, and on the
LIST day OF August 1918. That il was stipulated
in and by the note secured by said unortgage
that in ease Of any such default the whole
amount Of the principal should. at the option
of the mortgagee or assignee, be deemed TO
have become due and payable and the same
with interest thereon should be collectable in
n suit at law or by foreclosure Of the mort
gage. without any notice whatever. notice Of
such option being waived
That said mortgagee has exercised his OPP
tion and declared the whole amount Of princi-
pal and interest thereon due. That said mort
gage will be forecloged by 81 sale Of the prem
ises therein described and hereinafter des-
eribed, on the 28th day of September, iI9is,at
70 100 o'clock in the forenoon. at the law Of
fee of Proctor & Proctor, in the City of Vi
roqua, Wisconsin, to satisfy the amount claim
ed to be due on said MORTGAGE the date Of
this notice. which is principal S4.500 interest
s4S215, solicitors fees $780, and costs tc be
taxed
The premises described in said mortgage and
which are TO be sold are as follows: South y
southeast 4 part south of creek Of northeast
q southeast Y, section ; northwest y north
aet 4, section Is, township IL. range 3.
w. s. PROCTOR. MortGaRee.
Dated August 10. 1918
Proctor & Proctor. Attorneys for Mortgasee.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
GENERALIZATION NOTICE
TO BE HELD IN VERNON COUNTY
NOVEMBER 5th, 1918
STATE OF WISCONSIN

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that at 8
general election to be held in the several towns
wards, villages and election districts OF the
state OF Wisconsin, on the first Tuesday sue
ceeding the first Monday Of November. A. d
1918, being the fifth day Of said month the
ioIo%'ng officers are to be elected:
a Governor IN D.sss OF Emanuel L. Phillip
whose tenn Of office viii expire or the first
Monday of January, 1919
u acknowledgements in place of Edward
+. Dithmar whose term of Office expires on t!,e-
hrst Monday Of january, A. d. 1919.
a Secretary Of State in place of Me.1in Hull
whose term of Office will expire on the first
Monday OF January. A. d. 1919
a state Treasurer IN place of Henry John
son. whose term of Office, viii expire on the
hrst Monday Of January, A. D. 1919.
an Attorney General in place Of Spencer
haven, whose term OF Office will expire ON the.
Hrst Monday Of January, A. u, 1919.
A Representative in Congress for the Sew
enth Congressional District comprised of the
counties OF La Crosse, Jackson, Monroe, Clark
vernon, Juneau, Adams and Sank, to succeed
john j. Eseh, whose term of office will expire
on the 4th day of March, A. D. 1919
a State senator for the 3lst Senatorial Dis
trict comprised of the counties of Jackson
Monroe and Vernon, to succeed j. Henry BEN
nett whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday Of January, A. D. 1919.
A Member OF Assembly for each of the coun-
ties OF ashland Barron, Bayfield, Calumet
Chippewa. Clark Columbia Crawford, Dunn
Door. Eau Claire, Green, Green Lake, Iowa
Jackson. JUNEAU, Kenosha, Kewaunee La
fayette, LanRlade, Lincoln Marinette, Mon
roe, Oeonto, Ozaukee Pierce, Polk, Portage,
Price Richiand Sank Shawano st. Croix
Taylor, Trempealeau, Vernon. Waworth Wau-
paoa, Wood WaUshara and Washincton
A Member Of Assembly for the County Of
Vernon 20 succeed Clarence H. Carte, whose
term of Office viii expire on the first Monday.
Of January, A. D. 1919.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
capitol in the city OF Ma,tison, this list DIV Of
August, A. u. 1918.
MERLIN HULL. Sec, etary of stave,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
STATE OF WISCONSIN
County of Vernon

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that at q.
general election to be held in the several towns,
wards, villages and election districts OF the
County of Vernon, Wis, on the LIST Tuesday sue
ceeding the first Monday OF November, A. D.
1918, being the fifth day of said month, the
following officers are to be elected
A Governor in place of Emanuel l.. Philip
whose term of office viii expire the first
Monday of January, 1919.
A Northumberland in place OF Edward,
F. Dithmar, whose term of Office expires the
first Monday of January, A. D. 1919.
Secretary of State in place of Merlin Hull
whose term of office will expire on the first
Monday of January, A. d. 1919.
State Treasurer in place of Henry john
son, whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. ID. 1919.
An Attorney General in place of Spencer
Haven, whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. ID. 1919.
A Representative in Congress for the Sew
enth Congressional District comprised of the
counties of La Crosse. Jackson, Monroe. Clark.
Vernon, Juneau. Adams and Sank TO succeed
John j. Esch, whose term of office will expire
on the 4th day of March, A. d. 1919.
A State Senator for the 5ist Senatorial Dis
trict comprised of the counties of Jackson
Monroe and Vernon. to succeed J. Henry Ben
first Monday of January, A. d. 1919.
Member Of Assembly g. .as County OF
Vernon to succeed Clarence II. Carter. whose
term of Office will expire on the first Monday
A Sheriff to succeed Perry Cowden, whose
term of office will expire on the first Monday
OF January 4. u. 1917.
A County Clerk to succeed Beriie Moore,
whose term Of office will expire on the first
Monday in January, A. D. 1919.
A Register Of Deeds to succeed Thos. o.
Mork, whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January, A. d. 1919.
A County Treasurer in place of Amund Bel
land, whose term of Office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. d. 1919.
A Clerk of the Court to succeed Chas p
White whose term of office will expire on the
first Monday of January. A. d. 1919.
A ntufr1 aF nov n gpn Of n.
first Monday of January A. D. 1919.
A Surveyor to succeed Alex Ristow. whose
term of office will expire the first Monday
in January. A. D. 1919.
A Coroner to succeed Fred r. Ghode. whose
term of office will expire the first Monday
in January. A. d. 1919.
Given under my hand and official seal at the
court house i nthe city of VrOqua, this 9Th
day of August, A. D. 1918
BERLIE MOORE, County Clerk.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-09-18
CHURCH NOTES


FINSTADS CHAR(HE
Service in Freeman Sunday next by Rev.
ON Friday. September 9th, South KickapOO
ladies aid viii be entertained by Mrs. Sever
Sherry and Mrs. Hans Ssnde. meeting at Mrs.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Church at study 10, at worship IL. sermon,
Religious Education National Necessity
c. E. at Z. Evening service at 8. The Great
est need Of the Chucrh Today
ing. Rally Day will be observed in the Bible
school Sunday. September 20. You are invited
METHODIST CHURCH
Mr. Harris is expecting TO all the mem
beTs Of the church at the services next Sunday.
All others who worship nowhere else are
equally welcome.
The themes for ~ 1t Sundays addresses will
be- Shirt Sleeve Religion. in the morning, and
What is the Matter With the World, in Inc
sMEBY's CHARGE
Services announced for kickapoo end VirO-
qua next Sunday are postponed one week
CONGREGATIONAL
Sunday school at 10; preaching service at
IL theme The Law of Happiness" Sunday
evening study club at 6 80.
JACOBSON'S CHARGE
Services Sunday invest Prairie at IL a. m.
with dedication of three new stars ip~the Nag.
Services at ReadstOwn at z.
RAMBERG'S CHARGE
Services at Bad Ak next Sunday.
Ladies aid at Mrs. kleppes September Is.
HOFSTEAD'S CHARGE
Services in VirOt ia at 1880. IN Zion at 3.
Bethel ladies' aid ill be entertained by Mrs.
Gilbert Christensen, Wednesday afternoon
September Is.
Pastor and Mrs. Hofstead will entertain the
young peoples society in the church pariors
Young people going away to school this fall.
All are welcome.