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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
SCHOOL FOR MERCHANTS
PROVIDED BY THE STATE

Forty-sever Watertown sales folks
and store managers are going to
school for six weeks. That doesn't
mean the stores are going to close up
during that time though The school
will be brought right to the city by the
University Extension Division Be
ginning next Wednesday evening
September II, an instructor from the
University Extension Division will
visit WatertOwn once a week for six
weeks and conduct a class in retail
selling at the city hall. The class will
meet the first night at o'clock.
Among the topics TO be treated dur
ing the course are the purposes of re-
failing, the salesman, Analysing goods
the psychology of selling, steps in g
sale, special problems in selling, loss.
es and leaks in retailing, and the re
lation Of the salesman to the house
and the customer.
The roll of the class is not closed
and anybody interested in retail sell
ing may join it by going to the frs
meeting.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06

q, Fort Atkinson 8.
Turnips.
Sullivan 1, Johnson Creek 2, Wa
terloo 3, Fort Atkinson a.
Carrots.
Fort Atkinson 1, Waterloo 2, 3, 6,
Sullivan 4, Watertown 5.
Cucumbers.
Ripe-Waterloo 1, Fort Atkinson 9
Green-Waterloo 1, 3, Jefferson g.
Beets.
Waterloo 1, 2, 3, 4.
Radishes.
Onions.
Reds-Fort Atkinson g.
White-Sullivan 1, Waterloo 2.
Sweet Corn.
Palmyra 1, Waterloo 2.
Popcorn.
Fort Atkinson 1, Waterloo 2.
Squash.
Summer-Sullivan 1, 2.
Winter--Ft. Atkinson 1, Jefferson 2.
Pumpkins.
Waterloo 1, Fort Atkinson 2.
Cabbage.
Early-Sullivan 1, Watertown 2.
Sugar Beets.
Waterloo 1, Johnson Creek 2.
Beans.
Jefferson 1, Waterloo 2.
Calves.
Best Holstein heifer-Evan Evans,
,Ixonia.
Holstein bull-Jerome Higgins, Wa
terleo, 1; = Binkert Fort Atkinson, 2.
Guernsey heifer- = Houser, Fort
Atkinson, L. ".r
Best pig-Stanley Belts, Waterloo.
49, Sheep.
Best pen-Loren Gaffke, Jefferson.
Lambs.
Loren Gafke, Jefferson, 1, 2; Har-
old Lendt, Sullivan, 3; Shirley Pet
rick, Sullivan T. '={}.s
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
JOE DAVIES MAY RETURN
TO HIS MADISON OFFICE

Joseph E. Davies was in Madison
from Washington to vote in the pri-
mary, and probably will re-establish
his old law partnership with M. B. Oh
brich and re-engage in business in
Madison.
II came home to VOTE" said Mr.. Da-
vies, land to look after business. I
will probably go into partnership
again with Mr.. Olbrich and make Mad
ison my permanent home, although I
shall likely be in Washington on war
work until we have won the war"
Mr. Davies, who resigned the chair
manship of the Federal Trade board
last spring TO become candidate for
United States senator, has been de-
voting his time since last April to
war work in Washington, being con-
nected with different departments of
the government
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
LOST CAR FOUND.
Johnson Greek Man Receivers Ford
Car Today.


A Ford car owned by Charles Kie-
pert of Johnson Creek was taken from
Third street Wednesday night by par
ties unknown. 1t was recovered Thurs
day in Tenth street where it was
abandoned by the people who took it
after it had died" on them They fail
ed to start it, and Thursday morning
the matter was reported to the police
and the owner obtained his car.
Whether it was done for joke or it
was an attempt at theft is conjectural
Mr.. Kiepert has charge of the grand
stand at the Watertown fair.
The Buick auto recently stolen from
"a barn on the premises of R. P. Koe-
mig has been recovered. It was driven
as far as Columbus and then aban-
Idoned
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
JEWISH NEW YEAR.
Orthodox Opening of Year 1919 Oc
ours on Monday.

Orthodox Jews are preparing for the
observation Of the JEWS New Year
Rosh Hashana, which will mark the
opening of the year 5679 of the Jew
ish faith, on September 9. The day
will be solemnly observed by reform
and orthodox Jews alike. Rosh Has
hama marks the first of a ten day
period of holy days, known as the
ten days of repentance" the period OF
holy days closes with the hottest OF
Jewish, the day of Atonement or Yom
Kippur Rosh Hashana has for centur-
les been observed by the Jews as the
day of solemn joy and happiness, the
remaining days are days of penitence
and sadness.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
News of the Bows

The casualty list of September
gives as severely wounded, Charles E.
Rogan, Windsor, Wis. son of the late
Eugene G. Rogan, formerly of Water
town. He is a nephew of Miss Rose
and Louis Rogan of this city and Miss
Ella and Edwin B. ROgan of Chicago
He is 20 years old
Alvin MASS, son Of Mr. and Mrs
Albert Mas, 115 Fremont street, left
for Camp Grant Thursday His brother,
Albert Mass, has arrived safely in
France, according to a letter received
by his parents.
In the list of killed in action appears
the name of Carl H. Schwartz of POr-
tage. He was baker by occupation
and before his enlistment worked in
the Pagel bakery here.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
At the Theatres

Tonight at the Classic Redemption
will be the attraction, with Evelyn
Nesbit Thaw in the leading role. This
photOplay teaches a moral and re-
cord breaking audience is looked for
tonight Sunday at the Classic "Man-
delu," two-part Mack Sennett and a
Keystone comedy will be the screen
attraction. If you want to drive away
the blues go to the Classic Sunday.
Tonight at the Majestic Louise
Lovely in painted Lips will be fea-
tured.
An Allied War Review will be shown
at the Majestic Saturday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Many Qualities Needed.

Patience, kindness, generosity, hui
mility, courtesy, unselfishness, good
temper, guilelessness, sincerity-these
make up the supreme gift, the stature
of the perfect man. You will observe
that all are in relation to life, in rela-
ton to the known today and the near
tomorrow, and not the unknown etern-
ity.--MOntreal Herald.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
BIG GRAIN YIELD.
Spring Wheat and Oats Give Big
Returns.

Adolph Brunke, route 1, reports a
heavy yield of grain this year, thresh-
ers' measure From four acres of
spring wheat he threshed IT'S bushels
and from II acres of oats he threshed
1850 bushels Who can beat the yield
in this county.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
RED CROSS SHOWS.
Local Youngsters Hold Street Benefit
49, For Chapter.

A number of patriotic youngsters
with a@turn forstheatrica1s pulled off
a street show atzthe corner of North
Second and Lynn streets recently and
realized the neat sum of $3.50, which
they turned over to the local Red
Cross chapter. A previous perform
ance brought the total to five dollars.
Following is the cast: Eline Gritzner,
Lillian Dittmann, !. Bessie Bayer, Lor-
raine Miller, William Beisner, Jr.
Another show is in contemplation.
MOVIES "a "a
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
BASEBALL

On Sunday the City league champs,
Interurban Bullets, will journey to
Waupun and clash with the prison
city team. Hose and Schumann will
do the battery work for the Bullets.
Waupun's lineup is unknown but it
can be expected that they will load
up" A crowd of fans will follow the
Bullets. The morning train over the
North Western road leaves at $40,
returning at 7:15 in the evening.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
AEROPLANE MAKES STOP.
Government Machine Alights Near
City Limits.

A government biplane in charge of
two men made landing short dis
lance east of the city limits late We'd
nesday afternoon to adjust spark trou-
BILE. The machine was seen by many
on the fair grounds. The Fast garage
assisted in repairing the defect and
the men started for Chicago. A record
time of As minutes was made from
Madison to WATERFOWL
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Philip LEADING
FOR GOvERNORSH|P
LATEST RETURNS
VIII Probably Require Official Can
vass To Determine the Result
Lehman Gets Thirty Votes
In WaukeSha County.

According to the latest reports to-
day Governor Philip is leading Sena-
tor Wilcox for the republican nomina-
ton for governor and the official
count will be necessary to determine
the result There are still several pre-
cincts to hear from which may change
the result The county canvas of the
votes began today, so that by Satur-
day afternoon the unofficial result
should be known. Both sides claim
victory and Governor Philip says that
he would not consider his nomination
by few votes an endorsement of his
administration and if nominated will
probably invite Senator Wilcox to
make the race with him in November
The Lehman Vote.
The vote for Fred w. Lehman on
the republican ticket for senator is
reported from Waukesha county as
thirty. The name was not on the Of
fetal ballot and it was necessary to
write it in. Mr.. Lehmann's vote in JEFF
fersOn county was approximately IS.
For candidate to get his name on the
ballot in November whose name was
not on the primary ballot, he must
have at the least the number requir-
ed as signers on the nomination pa
pers. This will allow him to go on as
an independent candidate. AS we I'M
derstand the law for a candidate
whose name was not on the primary
ballot in November he must have at
least ten percent of the total vote cast
for governor on that ticket two years
ago to get on the party designation.
Governor Philip two years ago
received total of 1904 votes in the
district
Dodge County.
Following is the vote on governor in
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
CIRCUIT COURT TO CONVENE
OCTOBER % AT JEFFERSON

The September term of the circuit
court, for Jefferson county will open
at Jefferson on Monday, September 9.
No business, however, will be trans
acted until October %. The calendars
have not yet been printed.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Auction Sale.

Five lots, or 21k acres land on West
road, next to Maede farm, and one
brick house and lot at 806 North Sec
ond street will be sold at auction on
Tuesday, September TO- Sale of land
in West road at 10 a. M; house and
lot at 100 p M
Mrs. Percy Reason, Prop.
42t r. A. Fuller, Auctioneer.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06

PAY YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.
Government Rules Made For Con.
duct of Papers.

Rules have been issued to pub
fishers to which they must con-
form in order to get paper stock,
and one is as follows:
Rule No. 2. No publisher may
continue subscriptions after date
of expiration, unless subscriptions
are renewed and paid for.
For the present, weekly papers
may send for three months after
expiration.
After this week all News SUBJ
scriptiOns which have run three
or more months without pay will
be discontinued until paid.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Victims of Epilepsy.

The names of Caesar, Mahomet, Ma.
poleon and Byron spring to mind as
among the almost innumerable list of
illustrious men who have suffered
from epilepsy. Shakespeare makes
Cassius tell his hearers that "Caesar
hath the falling Sickness"
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Dancing School.

Opening of Paul Thom's dancing
school at Turner Opera house Friday
evening, September 10. All modern
ballroom dances will be taught. In
structions from 1880 to 9. Social to
IL. 4-5t
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Population Increased.

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Beckman, 1890
North Second street, are parents of
girl baby.
A boy baby has arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wilkes.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Appointed Captain.

DR.. F. G.. Haney has received word
from the government that he has been
appointed a captain in the Medical
Reserve Corp. He will have his uni
form made at once and will be ready
when the call comes.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Get Your Feet In Shape.

John M. Jackson, expert chiropodist
of Milwaukee, will be at the Washing
ton House on Tuesday, September 10.
Corns, bunions and all ailments of the
feet scientifically and painlessly
treated. AFT
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
THE WEATHER

For WisconsinrFair tonight and
Saturday; slightly warmer tonight in
south portion. Coolest during last
night AZ; warmest today II. ...
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06
Social Doings

Cards have been received in Water
town announcing the marriage of Miss
May Harwood Smith and Mr.. Will H.
Maxson at Adrian, Mich. They will be
at home to friends at Hillsdale, Mich.
The bride was former matron at ST.
Mary's hospital and will be remem-
bered here by many friends.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06

The dance at Turner Opera house
Thursday evening drew one of the
Fair time dance and a good time re-
suited. On Saturday, September IA
harvest dance will be held in the same
place.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06

News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-06

Invest a little money in a News
Want Ad. It will return profit.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
CONGRESSMAN HOME,
FOR FENCE FIXING
BOTH HOUSES HAVE BEGUN
THREE-DAY RECESSES UNI
TIL AFTER ELECTION.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Congress
will prove to the country that poll
tics has not adjourned by taking a
recess, starting Friday and continu-
ing until after the November cleo
tions.
The house paved the way for the
recess by making an agreement to
start a series of three-day recesses.
They will continue until after the
elections, with the exception of few
days, when the house will meet to
pass the 7,OOO,OOO.OOO appropria-
ton bill necessary for carrying out
the enlarged military program.
The republican leaders in the house
took the initiative in arranging for
the recess.
Will Maintain Quorum.
The democrats in both the senate
and house gave hearty support to the
republican move for an opportunity
to go to their home districts and Elk
their fences" before the election.
Speaker Clark and Chairman Sher-
ley agreed on behalf of the majority
party to maintain the necessary
quorum that must meet every third
day in order to continue the recess
until after the election. Mr.. Sherley
agreed to give the members of the
house ample notice before the appro-
priation measure is reported from
committee, so they can get to Wash
ington to vote for it.
In the. senate the judiciary COM
mittee laid aside the proposed investi-
CATION of the activities of pro-Ger-
man brewers.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
STATE COMMIT.
IS MEETING TODh
THREE ELECTION CONTESTS
BEING HEARD. PICKETT ONE
OF STATE MEMBERS.

ATLANTA, Ga, Oct. 15.-The
state democratic executive committee
is in session here today to adopt
rules, hear three pending election
contests, and for any other business
that may come up.
The organization of the committee
and members from the state at large
is as follows:
Chairman, j. J. Flynt, of Spald-
ing; vice chairman, Nathan F. Gull
pepper, of Meriwether; member of
national committee, Clark Howell, of
Fulton; secretary, Hiram Gardner, of
Putnam.
Members from the state at large
j. J. Anderson, Statesboro; Byron
Brewer, cambridge; o. B. Bush, Pei
ham; Dewitt c. Pickett, Dawson; S.
G. Austin, LAGRANGE; H. H. Reville,
Greenville; J. D. Robinson, Atlanta !;
B. H. Hardy, GAINESVILLE; E. S. Ault,
Cedartown; J. 2. Foster, Marietta !;
Ernest Camp, Monroe; Albert E.
Douglas, Madison; H. H. Dean,
Gainesville; A. S. Hardy, Gainesville
w. J. Wallace, Macon; H. j. Quincy,
Ocilla; A. T. Woodward, Valdosta /;
Sam ]. Slate, Columbus; J. T. ellis,
Soperton; J. Gordon Jones, Cordele !;
Emmett R. Shaw, Fort Gaines; Henry
A. Tarver, Albany; C. E. McGregor,
Warrenton.
Members of the committee from
the Third district: B. NJ. Turnip-
seed, Clay; D. w. NJ. Whitley, Ben
Hill; j. E. Hayes, Macon; A. S. Raj
ney, Schley.
From Irwin county a contest is on
between Messrs. Tankersley and Hen
derson for seat in the house of rep
resentatives. From the Second state
senatorial district is a contest be-
tween j. P. Brown, of Toombs coun-
ty, and ]. H. Elders, of Tattnall coun-
ty. This fight will be heated.
Probably the most important of
the three contests is that of the At
lanta circuit superior court, in which
it will be decided whether or not
Judge Ben Hill, who was defeated by
John HUMPHREYS, will be given a re-
count.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
MOTHERS PRAYER FOR
DEATH QUICKLY ANSWERED
She Died in Few Minutes and Was
Buried With Her Son.

DOUGLAS, Ga.-Early Friday
morning John ]. Phillips, age about
80, died at his home in Ambrose, COT
fee county, of influenza after a short
illness. The undertaken was called in
and began embalming his remains.
His mother, Mrs. Hard Brown, age
68, who lived nearby, came in and
reviewed the remains of her son and
stated that she had lost three chill
dren. Then she offered up a prayer
that she might die and be buried with
her son, whom she loved dearly. She
was seemingly in good health at the
time, and Immediately she walked
across the street and lay across the
bed in her home and died instantly
The undertaken prepared her re-
mains for b. 'ial and the bodies of
both mothe w., son, according to
the mothers p40[1. were inferred to-
gether. Skh
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
PROHIBITION ROLL CALLsSHOWS
AMENDMENT STEADILY GROWS
Has Been Ratified by Fourteen State
Legislatures This Year. Number
Which Is Necessary Is SO.

Since congress submitted the
to the constitution, pro-
viding for nationwide prohibition,
ii states have ratified it. In no in
stance when the question has come
before legislature on a straight vote
has the amendment been defeated.
In a few states the question has been
brought up and then postponed The
record stands as follows:
Number necessary to carry amend
ment, &c. number that stand in favor,
IA; number that stand against, none;
number that have yet to vote, "a;
number needed of those yet to vote,
%.
States that have ratified in order
of ratification, with date in 1918, fol-
low: Mississippi, Jan. 8; Virginia,
Jan. 10; Kentucky, Jan. IA; South
Carolina, Jan. %; North Dakota, Jan.
rs; Maryland, Feb. 13; Montana,
Feb. 10; Texas, March 4; Delaware,
March 10; South Dakota, March 20;
Massachusetts, April 2; Arizona, May
"a; Georgia, June 26; Louisiana,
August 8.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
FARMERS Are URGED
TO HOLD TO COTTON
GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AG-
RICULTURE SAYS CONCERTED
EFFORT BEAT PRICE DOWN.

Reports from Washington that in
terests favorable to the spinners have
instituted a concerted action to beat
down the price of cotton and keep it
down has resulted in the issuance of
statement recently by the state ag-
ricultural department urging farmers
to hold every bale of cotton until the
market reacts to previous levels.
Officials of the Georgia agricultural
department make it clear that cotton
growers intend to fight vigorously for
what they consider a fair margin of
profit, and that they will have the
hearty support and advice of organic
ed southern boards.
Certain Interests Busy.
E. A. Calvin, special representative
in Washington of the Cotton States
Official Advisory Marketing Board,
reported to the Georgia agricultural
department the efforts of certain in
terests to beat down the price of cot
ton.
at is reported that spinners are
adopting hand-to-mouth policy, and
will buy sparingly and only as they
are compelled to have cotton" wired
Mr.. Calvin. "This, with other things,
will cause limited demand, and the
farmers should meet the situation by
refusing to sell until the spinners
need the cotton and are willing to
pay fair prices for it. Farmers should
not sacrifice cotton merely because
there is combination trying to beat
the price down."
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
IMPORTANT TO HOLDERS OF
CONVERTIBLE LIBERTY BONDS
Until November 9th Can Be Exchang-
ed for Interest Bearing Bonds.


The privilege of conversion which
arose in consequence of the issue of
A n per cent bonds of the third lib
erty loan will expire on November
9th, and under existing law cannot
be extended or renewed. Holders of
the A per cent. bonds lose nothing by
exercising the privilege of CONVEX
sion and gain "A per cent. interest
per annum. Holders of 4 per cent.
bonds should not wait until the mo-
ment to exercise the privilege of con-
version, but proceed to do so prompt
ly. Delay will result in over-burden-
ing the banking institutions of the
country and the treasury department
by making it necessary to handle ell
conversions at the last moment, and
may result in the loss of the privilege
of conversion altogether.
Holders of coupon bonds are
strongly advised to request issue of
registered bonds in order to protect
themselves against the risk of loss,
theft and destruction of their bonds.
Official department circular No.
ia, with forms of application, has
been distributed to federal reserve
banks and banks of trust companies
throughout the United States. These
institutions are asked, as matter of
patriotic service, to assist bond hold
ers in exchanging per cent. bonds
for 4 Y per cent. bonds, and in reg
istering their bonds.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
APPROPRIATIONS
Are $35,OOO,OOO,OOO
OUTLAY FOR FISCAL YEAR FAR
BEYOND ANY AMOUNT EVER
IN COUNTRY'S HISTORY.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The pro-
gram of the appropriations commit
tees of congress for the present ses-
sion is about complete. One large
estimate, including more than ST.
O00,000,000 for the army, is yet to
be acted upon, but the house and SEN
ate will speed that up, although the
indications are they will greatly re-
duce it.
With the end in sight the total APP
preparations for the fiscal year, with
the large OUTLAWS for the army and
navy, will go far beyond any amounts
ever recorded in this country before
The total appropriations and con-
tract authorizations made during the
second session of the sixty-ffth con-
gress will amount to $35,000,000,-
600. All of this huge sum, except APP
proximately 100000, which is
to be carried in bill to be introduce
ed by Chairman Sherley, of the house
committee on appropriations, in the
near future, has been provided for.
Five billion and a half of the total
sum is for contracts to be met by sub
sequent appropriations.
The appropriations made include
those for the final year 1919, and de-
ficiencies.
Secretary McAdoo has sent to con-
gress an estimate for additional APP
preparations, totaling $7,50O,000,000,
more than $7,O0O,OO0,OO0 of which is
for the army, but it is believed by
leading members of the appropria-
tons committees that $5.OO0,0OO,000
is sufficient, and that is accounted
for in the grand total of $4,000, 000,-
900.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1918-10-15
TOBACCO FOREST LOOKS LIKE
AN ARKANSAW CANE BRAKE
Stalks Are Seven Feet Long, Leaves
Measure SO Inches.

PARIS, Ky.-Courtland Leer has
on exhibition some specimens of a
splendid lot of tobacco taken at ran
dom from a crop grown by him on
the old Bourbon fair grounds. These
specimens, which were blown down
by high wind, are each little over
seven feet in height and the leaves
measure thirty-six inches in length
The tobacco patch in which these
stalks were grown looks like an Ar
kansaw cane brake. The tobacco is
so high that en ordinary man could
easily hide there without being dis
covered