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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
PHILADELPHIA
MARKETS
PROVISIONS

Their was very little trading but the mar
ket ruled steady. Quotations; city beef. In
sets, smoked and air-dried, BE; western
beef, In sets. smoked. 32c: city beef
hnuckles and tenders. smoked and air-dried
smoked; 33c beef hams. S45; pork. family
3al g 22 hams. $. J.. cured, loose. ESQ
skinned. smoked. 2sGt 20c; other hams.
smoked smoked city cured. as to brand and ierage,
5Oci hams boiled boneless Ale; plcnic
shoulders. S. p. cured. loose 26c: picnic
shouIders' smoked, 2Gc: bellies. IN pickle:
6acon as to brand and average city cured.
sue breakfast bacon, western cured, 36c;
iard' western, refined, tiorces, 2GlR 827c
iard. western. refined tubs. 26A dD27c: lard
pure city, Kettle rendered. in titrccs, 2OA
WIlci lard, pure city, kettle rendered. In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
LiXernnOl CntLOn

LIVERPOOL. Jan 1S.-Spot cotton
was quiet today on the basis of 23.26d
for mlddling, old contract, a decline of
Is points. The sales were 5000 bales.
The receipts were 32 600 bales includ-
ing $500 bales American. Futures were
quiet in the early dealings. Spot prices
were American middling fair 24.47d;
good middling, 23.7Sd; middling, 2326d
low middling, 22.73d; good ordinary,
21.74d; ordinary, 21.21d.
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LIVE STOCK QUOTATIONs

CHICAGO. Jan. Observation-Disclosures
receipts today. 1000 head: left over s3iI
head tomorrow, 5000 head Market Slow Slow
sse, oTop. 5Sle.sO; bulk SIC, ,4OQ1o,7o; Hight
SIS a0fp 10 05; mixed. $40 $50 n. 50: heS w
$id.15e 1850: rough. tlG.15g 1880 york
ers, $l6306pl0.45: pigs, $40 75GD 10 30: good
to choice. heavy, S10.45m1G.SO.
cATTLE-Estimated, receipts today; s5,-
steady 70, loe higheT; Rc,eyyecs. s.. 4Od is 90;
feeders. $4,000: elves 's.75@iO,2 25;
sHEEP--Estlmsst5eodd stod TeesSipts, today. 5000
10 iOo hiFher. Native 50 S5@i3l5. west
ern. $40. 500 ~ 20 warnings slS, COO i5.t5 8.
1880.
KANSAS. CITY, Dan. ls.--CATTLE-Re-
CENTS 5000 head. Market weak
HOGS--Recpipts, 10 0OO head Market
steady SC higher. Ranne. Slb.5001G.35.
sHEEP-Receipts. 5000 head Market
steady.
SOUTH OMAHA. Jan IS.-HOGS-Re-
celpts, 1900 head. Market steady. Range.
ciTTLE-Recelpts. 1900 head. Market
sHEEP-Receipts. 1900 head. Market
steady. Cars 43S.
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Financial Briefs

The New York Subtreasury lost S3O7,-
900 to the banks yesterday, reducing
the cash net gain since Friday to
S6,lSS,OO0.
Kensington Trust Company directors,
at their meeting for reorganiz ltion,
elected Charles L. Martin vice president,
TO succeed Henry +. Strathmann, de-
ceased.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
Cuba Railroad Pays Scrip Dividend

NEW YORK, Jan. 18.-The Crba
Railro I'd Company has declared a scrip
dividend of 3 per cent January 26 and
redeemable on February /, 1921, or
earlier at the option of the company,
with per cent interest, payable annu-
ally on February l Of each year until
time appointed for payment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
Coal Co. Votes 2 Per Cent Extra

NEW YORK, Jun. 1S.-The Maryland
Coal Company, of West Virginia, has
declared an extra dividend of per
cent, in addition to the regular annual
dividend of l per cent, both payable
February /. Books close January 81,
reopen February l.
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FRESH FRUITS

There was a fair inquiry for choice frp,ts
and the market ruled steady but unat ~ ~ ~ - -
Iys nn,ss stock wRS a., du an9 weak Qgotati6ns
$500; Northern Spy, So. 500 h. so; TwHntSS,,
ounce S4g ~ 90; Hubbardston. 25dD5.95.
Greening, $ipG50; Baldwin, sS50Sg2
Rome ,I IBsagtg sS59gG.5o staymanH Vine
son. sig5.25: Gano. sSQ450: YORK In
perial S3G5.25; Ben Davis, S3GD4. 40: applss
western. per box - jonathan 81 liz as OK
Winter IiSnana, s1.75@S'5O; SpittSen66cTTss'
llclous, sl.75g2.5O: King, ST 50Gpc 10 6r,- ne
ley, S1.50@2.5O; Stayman NVincsan 81 Sg6
2; Pearmaln. S1.7502; Newtown PinniSV
si;,59@2; Black Twig,. si.GOG2; Gano. SPiH; 81 IS
" gi:6oi .6 APPLES apples nearby. per hamper. 5Oc@
25c @ 1.25; lemons, per box. s307; bananas
per bunch, 81 .250 so; oranges, Callfornia
per box, S2@6; oranges. Florida, per box
s2Q6; tangerines Florida. per strap s38T:
grapefruit, Florida. per box. S165; Crane,
fruit. Porto Rico; per box. s264.5O: pine
apples. Porto Rico. per crate. S3o568:
grapes. California, Tokay per crate, si,156
40; grapes, California. Emperor. per drum.
S3mi; cranberries Jersey. per crate s3 %
G5i cranberries; Jersey, per bbl.. si3mIS;
strawberries, Florida. per quart 500 75c:
Vtrawberries California, per pint, 90 "a 4Oc.
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NOTWITHSTANDING RATES

PHI ABE PUIA--Can. 6 per cent ;
time 5 y a 6 per cent. Commercial paper,
three to four months, 5 y m5% per cent ;
six months, 51a G5A per cent.
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POULTRY

LlVE-The general market ruled firm with
demand readily absorbing the limited offer
inEs of fine stock The quotations were as
TIioIlows:, IilIl Fowls, extra quality, weighing q
iDs. ana over each, 2S a 2Oc; do. small to
NC; Stacy young ROSTERS. 2IU25c; old
Toosters, 2O@2lc; ducks, Pekin, 2S a 3Oc: do
gGese, 20Y2hc guineas per pair. 456C55c;
pigeons, old per pair, 2Ip26c; do, young
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
Cranplated Sugar Unchanged

NEW YORK. Jan. 1S--Rehned sugar
Is unchanged with the American Ma
tonal and Arbuckle Brothers quoting
S45 The Federal and the Warner COM
panies are still Withdrawn. Cuban
raws are unchanged at OO5c Sales
deDartments of local renneries win be
closed tomorrow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
VEGETABLES

Demand was fairly active for choice stock
Of most descriptions and the general market
ruled rm at quoted prices, Quotations:
White potatoes Jersey, per Is bush bskt. ,
do, per 90 .-PennsyIvania $a250S:
= 80. Sweet potatoes. Jersey. ner q hush
55sktS SS lbs--MoHopse sweets No. Siq1.S6;
I5c@sl; do, No. 2. 5Oa GCc. sweet pota. :.
No. 2, siai;25 Celery. New York. Der
80. Lettpce. Florida, per hamper ST q
I.ouisi9na, per bbl.. 81 @ii 20, Caullhower.
Long Long Island. per crate, o$2@@ 80; do. Cali
sprouts. Long Island; per qt,, 15dp 25c
Watercress, New York, per 100 punches
$2@3, Eggplant, Florida, per box, s26I5
Cucumbers, Florida. per hammer, S3a5
Squash, Florida, per crate. S2.5004. Spin
ach. Norfolk, per bbl: s3Q5 90; do, Texas
per bush. -bekt.. 81 50@2.75. Kale, Nor
rcr hamper. S8Gs: do. do per Crate, 81, q
1880, Peas; Florida, per hammer. sac
$50: do, California. per drum. SSmi2 pep
pers. Florida, per crate, s340. Toma toes
Florida, per crate, S1.75GI.5O Turnips
Canadian. rutabagas, 100 lbs. Si.5OG2,
Cabbage. domestic, per ton, S3Oq 40: do
Danish. seed. per Ton S5O@55; do. Florida
and western, per 100-lb. bag-No. 1, sea-
900; No. 2 1nc 40. Mushrooms. per
B-lb bskt., $t41.75.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
TWO SCHOOLS ABLAZE
Pupils in Buildings March Out as
Flames Sweep Structures

CHAMBERSBURG. Pa, Jan. Is
The Otterbein public school. near
RoXbury, was burned yesterday Miss
Patterson, the teacher marshaled the
pupils out without disorder, with flames
raging about the walls. A defective
flue caused the blaze
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
Sentimental Bank Purehase

President Wood Of the American
Woolen Company has purchased a fine
old bank building in New Bedford. Mass.
because Of its sentimental value. II .s
the place in which he first worked. earn
ing 81 a week.--f,eslie's.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
NEW YORK. Jan. IS.

NEW 1OISNs jan. 10
Trading in the cotton market on the
opening call indicated that the uncer-
tainty which was caused by the fuel
order had not entirely disappeared and
the early tone was easier, with April
down 25 points and the active months
10 TO 16 points off.
Wall street interests and some COM
mission houses continued to sell, with
Liverpool supplying the new crop
months. Trade interests and some of
the spot houses were buying and room
traders also purchased.
After the call, a steadier tone de.
veloped with commission houses taking
tine various months. Before the end OF
the first fifteen minutes of business
prices had rallied to points, with
March the leader in the upturn.
The receipts at the ports for the day
are estimated at $4,000 bales, against
34,O62 bales week ago. 21,207 bales a
year ago, and $4,000 bales two years
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18

CARLISLE, Pa, jan. 1S.-An over
heated furnace caused a fire which for
time threatened to destroy the Elk
wood school building at New Cumberllnd
Pupils marched out in an orderly man
ner, and the older ones aided firemen
in eXtlnguishng the blaze
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
INACTIVE PHILA. STOCKS

Following are quotations for inactive
stocks listed on the Philadelphia STOCK
Exchange and in which there were no
transactions today. The price given is
the last previous close:
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RAILROAD EARNINGS

CANADIAN PACIFIC
1918 Increase
Second week January. 81, 36S 600 "$40. 900
From January H.. an 900 81 900
Decrease
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q NoTIcE Is HEREnY GIYEN THAT


- an application viii he made TO the
Governor of the State Of Pennsylvania on
Nonday. February 1Ith, 1918. BY Frank X.
Isaac. MarEaret 4. German. LEROY B.
Patheehild, Benla min Barren and Thomas
W. CrOnin. under the art Of Assembly Of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enti-
tied "Au act 20 proyide for the incorpera Z on
and reguleti9rr of certsin eorporations,"
f1onfa thereto for the charter Of an in
tended carnoraton, 70 be called the sara
sean Building and Ioan AssociRt tiOn the
rharaeter and object Of. which Is to confuct
3 building and loan assoeia iion under the
law relating thereto. and for these pur-
poses 10 have and noasess and epioy all the
rInhta benefits and privileges Of the said
Act and ~ aunnleu,nnta.
VPAN< ROGERS DoNAHrrE
c~fi~ff--
.sSS5- N THE cOURT or QuARTER sFs-
~ h. 81 ~ Fhllfdeirha.
In - petition OF AutRole GennntiemnO for
license as private detecfiYe
NQtice 4 hereby given that application viii
Ea made 70 The ahnva- NJ med Court IN Ert-
dav. aanupry -. 1919. bv said Antonio DEN
naiifmDn Tor license :. ,.rlsats ae,eetiye.
HENRY " DrTppS.
Atternev for Petitioner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18

CHEESE-The market ruled firm with a
Ialr demand which absorbed the limited
offerings. Quotations: New York. full-cream,
fancy June, 25lz c: specials higher: do do
IreSh-made' best, 23h @23h C; do, do, fresh
made. fair to good. 90 a 1Ac r.,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
UPTURN IN COTTON
AFTER POOR START
Uncertainty Caused by Fuel
Order Has Not Entirely
Disappeared

COTTON BELT WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEW YORK. Jan. 1S,-The following
temDerntures we're recorded In the cotton
belt this morning:
Okinhoma City and Fort Smith. II;
Little Rock, 49, Memphis, 2Oi Chntta-
Vile and Atlanta, 2l; Abilene, Shreve-
port, Meridian. Birmingham and Nash
Vile. 26i Macon and Augusta, 80; San
Antonio and New Orleans. 3ii Galveston.
Corpus Christi, Pensacola, Charleston.
Snyannnh and Wilmington, 3S; Jackson
Vile, l2i Tampa, so.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
NATIONAL n,NK
LEGAL ADvERrIsEMENrs

~ ESTATE OF sALLIE X. NEAII
~ deeeased-Letters testamentary unnr
the above estate having been granted IN ~
Undersigned. all persons Indebted to the asi1
estate are requested 20 make payment mi
those having claims to present the same
without delay. at the office of the oorpoTs
ton executor, 400 Chestnut st. Phlladelphia.
THE PROVTDENT LIFE AND TRIysr
COMPANY. OF PHILADELPHIA,
ASA s. WING. President
Or Their attorney, Executs1s
THOMAS CAHALL.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
TRADING IS LIGHT
IN THE GRAIN PITS
Belief That Receipts of Corn
Will Increase in the
Near Future
GRAIN BELT WEATHER FORECAST

GRAIN BELT WEATHER FORECAST
CHICAGO, Jan. 1S.-IllinOis-GenefaIlv
fair tonight, not quite 50 cold In north
and central
NlissOuri-Fair and not quite so cold
tonight.
WiscOnsin--Partly cloudy tonight. not
quite 50 cold in south.
MinnesOta--Pnrtly cloudy tonight not
so cold In southeast.
IOwa-Partly cloudy tonight, not quite
so cold tonight.
North Dakota - Mostly cloudy tonight.
somewhat warmer in extreme west to-
night.
=. south DakOta-MOstly cloudy, with
light snow In west tonight; slightly
warmer In south tonight
Nebraska - Increasing cloudiness and
not 80 cold tonight snow in west.
Mountaineering clOudiness and not
so cold tonight.
MOntana-Jnsettled tonight. colder in
west and central tonight.
Wyoming tonight, colder in west
and north central tonight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
REFINED SUGARS
DAIRY PRODUCTS

Demand was fairly active and the market
/ ruled steady on basis Of T,4J6tS 35c for
extra fine granulated,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
BAR SILVER
Carry Vacuum Cleaner on Your Belt

Today Ycst. IL. Hir W
London (pce.) 44% 4i% 45b 45M 4sls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18

Official rates of discount for each Of the
twelve Federal districts arc are follows
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET
INACTIVE NEW YORK STOCKS

Following are quotations for inactive
New York stocks and in which there
were no transactions today The price
riven is the last preYious sale:
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; ESTATE OF JOSEPH PRICE REM.

~ INGTON, deceased-Letters tesfs-
1nentary on the above estate having been
granted TO the undersigned, all persons IN.
dfbted 70 the said estate are Requested 10
make payment. and those having claims 10
present the same. without delay. at the
once of the cooperation Executor. 400 Chest
JosEPH PERCY REMINGTON and
THE pROVfDENT LIFE AND TRUST
COMPANY OF PHILADELPHTA.
ASA s. WING. President.
Executors
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-18
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
FRANKLIN TRUST COMPANY OF
PHILADELPHIA


18th and Market Streets
January 10th 1918.
At the Annual Election. held this day the
following named gentlemen were duly elected
Directors to serve for the ensuing year:
Milton d. Gehris George II, Wells
Philip j. Baral G. Henderson Supplee
Henry F. Woodman Stedman Bent
Harry @. Peddle VIM. Iunea Forbes
Robert II. Hood J. Hector McNral
John ]. Caine C.Addison Harris.Jr
Henry Brandle Thomas +, CUale
Anthony II. Geuting
Al the meeting Of the Directors. held this
day. the following officers We're duly elected I:
II. y, Woodman, President.
G. Addison Harris, Jr., Vice President G.
Philip ]. Baral. Vice President
John j. Caine. Vice President
a. J.. Crispen, ASS stant Treasurer
A. Il. Dauphinee, Secretary & Assistant
L. o. Howell. Assistant Secretary.
Edward Stonehill, Real Estate OiHcer
A. b. DAUPHINEE, Secretarv
lr5sS7 NATIONAL BANK
49, hidEe Avenue and Broad Street
Phila., Pa. Jan. Is lO1s
At Meeting Of the Directors held this
day, the following officers were unanimously
reelected:
Edward A. Schmidt President
I.inford G. Nice. Vice President
James Moore. AssistanMCashier
Ruby r. Vale. solicitor
Frank II. Massey Notary
LINFoRD C. NICE.
Cashier.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
POTOSI.

Mr.. Leo Kelly and Miss Esther
Richardson were married at the St.
Thomas church by Rev. Father Pru-
cha last Tuesday morning.
Another babv boy came to brighten
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Turn
er last Tuesday
The many old time friends in Po-
tOsi Of Mrs. Sue r. Bell are sorry to
hear that she is in very poor health
at her home in Berkeley, Calf, and is
confined to her bed great portion of
the time.
subscriptions for the purchase of
two large American flags were passed
around in the village last week and
met with liberal contributions. Be
fore many days Old Glory will be seen
floating across the street at two points
in the village. The regulations in re
gard to hosting the flag in the morn
ing and lowering them in the even
ing will be observed except during
stormy weather" and the flag must
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
FOX & CENFIELD, Stock Buyers.
P0TOSI GARAGE.
ELSKAMP & WIEDMAN, Hdwe.
POTOSI STATE BANK.

day.
Frank Tenant of Lancaster, shook
hands with many Potosi friends on
Thursday.
Street work has started in the vii
lage of Potosi under the supervision
Of VIM. Schaal. The work extends
from the Catholic church up through
the business center to Cross street.
Mayor w. ]. Battle of Lancaster.
was in Potosi Thursday with a Hup
car. Mr.. Bailie has many friends in
Potosi who were glad to greet him.
Mr.. Phillip Roesch and wife and
son Clyde and wife arrived from Eau
Gallie Fla, where they had spent the
winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell re
ceived a letter from their son, Lee.
telling them to not write to him un-
til they are further advised. He is in
the Engineer Corps and was station
ed at Washington, D. G. There is no
question of doubt but that a change OF
location has been made and he may
be on his way across.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
J. +. WALSH, General Merchandise.
VOGELSBERG GARAGE.
c. VI. SCHNIITZ, Saloon.
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

DIR. G. S. Moore Of Lancaster. spent
a couple OF days in Potosi last week.
Oscar Schumacher arrived home on
saturday morning from the Great
Lakes Training Station to spend a ten
day Through with his parents.
Sheriff w. @. Hymer was in Potosi
on Official business Saturday.
Mrs. Flora Hinson of Platteyille
spent Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. 2. NJ. Wilmott, and sister,
Eva.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Krogg of Platte
vile, were guests at the Henry Stohl-
meyer home Sunday.
The Third Liberty Loan is making
a big showing in the town Of Potosi.
Up to Saturday night $50, 500 was sub
scrlbed in the south and east parts
OF the town. If the north part does
as well Potosi will exceed its quota.
School Notes.
Co. Sdrt. Bray visited the high
school Wednesday afternoon.
Practice has begun on the Senior
class play It is q patriotic play en-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

not touch the ground when lowered.
Mrs Robert Arthur (nee Emma
Jackley) of Platteville, visited at the
Cap SchmitZ home last week
Mr. and Mrs Frank Longmeier, life
long residents of the town of Potosi,
have gone to Desmet, Ia, to be with
their sons, Andrew and Arthur, and
daughter, Mrs. Emma Mcbride. The
old people may possibly locate there
Miss Rosa Powell who a few weeks
ago underwent an operation for goitre
at Mercy hospital, Dubuque, returned
to her home Thursday feeling we'll
and in fine spirits.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Elwell of Battle
Greek, Mich, spent a day last week
with their nephew, L. g. Edwards, and
wife
A large number of friends tender
ed a shower to Miss Josephine Stelp-
t1ug at her home last Thursday even
ing. The young lady was the recip-
lent Of many useful presents.
Co. Road Commissioner Mink was in
Potosi on official business last Thurs
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
GLEN HAVEN.

NJ. n. Petry attended K. c. lodge at
La Crosse.
Geo. Esser and Catherine Berntgen
were married Tuesday morning at St.
Mary's church
Miss Lena Hammas, Ms. Gus Tor
nowski, Andy Welsh and Miss Mary
Welsh went to Prairie du CHEN, Sun
day returning the next day
Mrs. itenry Seipp and daughter,
Rehta CT Prairie du CHEN, spent a
few days at the Andy Welsh home.
A new baby girl at Will Vogts.
Mrs. Martha Prior of Gutenberg,
visited a few days at Jas. Stewards.
Andy and Mary Welsh went to Gut
tenberg Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ c. Weaks and SyI-
via autoed to East Dubuque Sunday
and returned Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McMahon and
son Harry Mrs Nora Ellis and Miss
Gladys Poland Of Lancaster. spent
Sunday at the Chandler and + S. Met
calf homes.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
E. NJ. WILM0TT, Insurance.
]. II. SCHROEDER.
MRS. SARAH SWALE, Restaurant.
JOS. VOGELSBERG, Saloon.

titled Mrs. Tubbs Does Her Bit" It
Will be given some time during the
month of May
All of the boys in high school be-
tween the ages Of 16 and 20 has joined
the United States Boys Working Re
serve.
The Junior Red Cross met as US
ual on Friday afternoon. Some of the
pupils are working on the Red Cross
banner.
Several young ladies from the Ian
caster high school visited the Potosi
high school Friday afternoon.
The children in the grades assist
ed by some Of the high school pupils,
will give an operatta, Mother Goose's
Birthday" next Friday evening, APP
riI 18th at the Garage hall. Seventy
five people take part in the play. The
proceeds from the entertainment will
be for the benefit Of the school The
price of admission is 15-25-35 cents
Everyone come and see a good play.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17
He Is the Symbol of the Liberty Loan
Lend Him q Hand!

P0T0SI LUMBER co.
w. A. Lesser, Saloon.
JOHN ESSER, Blacksmith.
J. A. SEATON, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

FLESCH & BEER. Blacksmiths.
S. A. THOMAS COMPANY.
DIR. BOWERS.
WELSH & UDELHOFEN, Saloon.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-04-17

Buy a Liberty Bond
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-30

Bust Photos nidrged for .
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-03-30
CHATTER NXNv.

once tho kni4cr said tome ~
wish I hnd ms much power as your
president Ilc has far more pgwcr
than I have "
What would the kaiser say of tke
power and prestige now enjoyed by
the president Of tho United StHtcs p
At first blush 10 seems almost
ridiculous FOR AIS To rush 30 war
shouting against autocrpCy while
the man ~ n the greatest power
the world has ever seen announces
90 tho world that We fCht 'to make
tho world safe for democracy"
Charles ! must turn cuviousiy en-
his grave when his spirit secs the
obedieut parliament ~ Washing
ton. aud Ian uf fallen kings. from
Charles to Nicky Rumanoff must
wish that they had had the uppor-
tunitv 20 attend lectures si Prince
ton university where our president.
Woodrow Wilson. once hold forth on
the science NJ government
But II rs Characteristic of tho high
Intelligence of our people that We
have recognized that war 80 he
waEed effectively must bc directed
nv one head We know that after
the war we shall be able TO recover
oil the powers delegated 10 the prrHl-
dent. We have gained by our tenn
putRry surrender an the efficiency
~ autocrucy gnd risk none IN It's
dangers. and have simply followed
the custom OF the free German
tribes. which elected IA leader for
war and gave him u power never
given the chiefs In time 81 praco.
How much moro enduring is ollr
government, Since the war the gov
ernmeut cabinets of England have
twice changed radically that Nf
France five times and Italy very
frequently indeed Few realize that
our Constitution In the oldest In tho
world today Since It's adoption the
government OF every land In soma
material particular has changed
many times. France. for instance.
from king and republic, then 90 slti-
zen kingshiD. then 10 republic then
10 empire ana finally TO republic
In England the form has remained
the same. hut the power passed. In
1870. with the passage Of tho re-
form bill, from mobiles TO common
ers--Rs great a revolution Rs any In
France.
Traits or President Wilson.
And I admire the very inncces-
nihllity Of President Wilson lie
does not waste time on non essen
tiala, on useless. polite conversation
or pointless discussion This may
add TO his enemies but makes for
efficiency
When saw the president on one