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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12

JOE DAVIES is now free to go back to
Washington and accept the President
reappointmeht to his old job as mem
Der of the Federal Trade Commission,
which appointment will doubtless be
Forthcoming. We hope that Mr.. Davies
will now help to put that Commission
to WORK. That commission has been
the most cOnspicuously inactive COM
mission under the Wilson administra-
ton. Such profteering as does exist
of a usurious kind by virtue of war
contracts and business created by war
demands, maintains because the Fed
eral Trade Commission which was Gre
ated to curb just such abuses, has not
measured up to its job. The men who
compose the Federal Trade Commission
are all fine men, but practically with
out exception they have each received
that appointment not because OF con-
spicuous fitness for the job, but because
they have rendered political service
to either the President or his party.
The Federal Trade Commission has
been juicy plum that has been hand
ed out as a reward for party service.
Having been that kind of a reward it
naturally became the stepping stone of
a personal ambition. Practically the
whole Commission today is trying to do
just what Joe Davies tried to do, use the
prestige of such position as stepping
stone on which to try to climb into the
Senate of the United States. 1t is high
time that President Wilson converted
this Commission, with its important
job to do at this time, into commits
sion that did lot of real things. 1t is
time the President picked for it men
their knowledge of the intricacies of
commerce and trade, fitted to cope
with the problems that confront that
Commission. It is time the President
converted that Commission into real
administrative chamber by itself and
put stop to the practice of making
that Commission a vestibule built upon,
a stoop in front of one of the Senate's
side doors. State journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
AT THE LYRIC

'sWild and Wooly," shown at the
Lyric tonite, Thursday discloses
the athletic Douglas Fairbanks in
the role of the adventures seeking
youth of the East who realizes his
fondest ambitions in the great
plains. In this picture, the energet-
ic dispenser of laughter, shows his
ability in the various accomplish
ments of the cowboy protrayed in
the famous Fairbanks style
Prices, IL and Is cents.
"a Son of the Hills" will be the
attraction on Saturday. This is a
drama of the Southern Mountains
taken from the popular novel by
Harriet T. Comstock, featuring An
tonic Moreno and Belle Bruce.
The story of girl whose SOU
rebelled against her social condi-
tions and how she solved momen-
tous problem is told in "Fires Of
Rebellion" on Monday, presenting
Dorothy Philips.
Tuesday,, Charlie Chaplin, in
easy Street"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
baton

ONE of the most gratifying things of
the late election is the splendid en-
dorsement of Judge Marvin Rosenberg
as associate judge of the supreme
court. A man eminently qualified for
the position, in the prime and vigor of
his manhood, clear of vision and clean
of character, there was every reason
why he should be retained on the
bench. 1t was the first time in the
history of the state that an effort was
made to elect a man to the supreme
bench because he was member of
some particular party or faction. His
reputation should prove lesson to
others.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
Statement of Ownership,

Management, ETC., of The Wisconsin
Tobacco Reporter, published at Edger-
ton, Wis, for April l, 1918, in compli-
ance with an act of Congress of Aug.
"a, 1912.
F. w. Coon declares on oath that he
is the publisher, editor, managing ed
itor, business manager and sole owner
of the above named Wisconsin Tobacco
Reporter and that there are no secur-
ity holders of any kind.
f. w. Coon.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 9Th day of April, 1913.
A. j. Jensen, Notary Public.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
The American Creed.

| believe in the United States of
America as a government of the peo-
pie, by the people, for the people;
whose just powers are derived from the
consent of the governed; democracy
in a republic; a sovereign nation of
many sovereign states; perfect union,
one and inseparable; established upon
those principles of freedom, equality,
Justice, and humanity. for which Amer
lean patriots sacrificed their lives and
fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to
my country to love it; to support its
constitution; to obey its laws; to re-
spect its flag; and to defend it against
all enemies.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
The w. C. T. u. Meet

The Women's Christian Temper
ance Union will meet Friday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Frank
Pringle. Members and friends of
the organization are invited to be
present.
The following program will be
given:
Quiz on the Annual Report of
1917.
Instrumental music-Beatrice Hol-
ton.
Reading-Mrs. w. Bussey.
Solo-Miss Edna Hanson
ecitation-Lorraine Dickinson
Song-March On-Mildred Har-
rison.
Recitation-The End of a Hoo
yer Day-Ross Marsden.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
Tobacco Ground for Rent.

Tenant wanted for ten acres OF to-
bacco ground Married or single man.
Must furnish reference. Farm located
nine miles north of Boscobel and twelve
miles south of Gays Mills. Address,
r. E. Bannen,
21t4 Boscobel, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
CLUB NOTES
(Too late for last week.)

(Too late for last week.)
/ The New Century Club enjoyed an
/ April Fool Party on Monday even
ing in the nature of a shower on
| Miss Madge Wilson. The commit
tee in charge had announced COM
lnunity supper at the home of Mrs.
Effie Lord. Just when the call at
supper was expected, the members
were informed that supper awaited
| them at the home of Mrs. d. j.
Wilson. That the supper was de-
licious was attested by the fact that
only one war-sandwich, one lady
finger and twenty glasses of luke
warm, sailed water were in evidence
at the close of the meal. A four
minute talk followed, by Mrs. At
well, the occasion being the presen-
tation to Miss Wilson, in behalf of
! the club of a beautiful silver carv-
ing set. A short business meeting
| followed with a motion that the club
contribute $500 to the work of the
fOSQlcK COMMISSION.
The Philomathian Club, with the
exception Of Mrs. Dell Clark, met
at the home of Mrs. Borgnis Monday
afternoon at five o'clock and from
there descended on the home of the
absent member, who will leave Edg-
erton soon, much to the regret of
the club. At six o'clock an appetite
ing supper was enjoyed by all from
camoufage packages and baskets.
A short business meeting was held
and the remaining evening was
spent in a social way.
The Educational Club met on
Monday afternoon, April LIST, at the
home of Mrs. Steve Madden, sixteen
members being present. During the
afternoon Red Gross work was done
and at six o'clock war supper was
enjoyed by all. This was the meet
ing for the annual election of Off
GERS and the ballot resulted as fol-
lows:
Pres. of City Federation, Mrs.
Marvin Marsden, Pres. of the club,
Mrs. DR.. Horton, Vice-Pres., Mrs.
August Ratzlaff, Rec. Sec, Mrs.
Fred Ratzlaff, Corr. Sec, Mrs. Joe
Hruska, Treas, Mrs. George Rea.
Club adjourned to meet with the
Federation at the Library April 9th.
The Culture Club met at the home
of Mrs. w. F. Mabbett, Monday
evening at 1870. Meeting was call
ed to order by the President. Min
utes of last meeting were read and
approved. Mrs. ]. M. Conway read
the Treasurer's report for the year
Miss Hoen reported on the Meeting
of the War Council which was held
in the Library, Saturday afternoon
After business was dispose, of the
annual election of officers took place, !
last years officers all being re-elect-i
ed; Pres, Mrs. S. J.. Emery Vice
Pres, Mrs. E. L. Roethe, Sec, Mrs.
L. C. Whittet, Treas, Mrs. j. M.
Conway. I
In place of the lesson, few War
Poems" were read by Mrs. tirubh,
Mrs. Birkenmeyer, and Mrs. Emery.
The next club meeting viii be held
at the home of Mrs. Conway; Mon !
day evening, April 10Th, lesson to
be led by Ms. T. B. Eale, on "The
Conservation of Human Life"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
Unclaimed Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in the
2. 0: at Edgerton for the week ending
April II, 1918:
C. C. Carroll
III. H. Hamilton
Mr.. Willie B. Hodge 2
Emil Meier
Mrs. Clara Teubert
Persons calling for any of the above
named letters please say Advertised.
C. A. HoEN, P. M.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
A Good Little Home.

| have for sale neat new house of
five rooms, fine hardwood floors, wired
for electric lights, good cement base
ment, etc., on four lots of good rich
garden land. Price $500 See me for
particulars. d. w. NORTH.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12

WANTED = Experienced automobile
mechanics, wages 40c per hour, steady
thorized Ford Dealer, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
21t6
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
Don't Miss This.

Il have an exceptionally fine PROPOSE
ton consisting of % acres of fertile
land on which is fine II room house,
barn 20x30, concrete silo with force
pump, etc., tobacco shed for % acres,
price $2750. d. w. NORTH.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12

Shock corn and alfalfa for sale.
Inquire Of Jonathan Marsden, Phone
268.
Seed wheat and seed barley for
sale by Carl Atwood, Phone 315 FIJI.
Young man wanted to learn meter
testing. Must be II or over Apply
at Electric Co. office. 21tf
-Thos. Westlake & Son have added
to their shop new machinery for sharp
ening discs, lawn mowers and edge
tools; also for turning out wood work
of various kinds, such as buggy and
wagon repairing. l
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
A Real Bargain.

| have for sale good house on one
acre Of land mostly out to fruit. Be-
sides furnishing the family with all the
apples they could use last year, 500
worth of apples alone were sold. Lots
of other fruit. To move it at once,
am offering it at $500 less than it is
worth. See me for terms.
D. w. North.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
Card of Thanks.

To the many friends for kindly as
sistance and sympathy during our re-
cent bereavement, we desire to extend
our sincere thanks
John Schumacher and Family.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12
WALTER L. HoUsER, who has been

WALTER L. HoUsER, who has been
one of the most abject followers of
Senator La Toilette for many years,
has come at last now to the parting of
the ways though in published state
ment he says it almost breaks his
heart to sever political ties. But when
everyone is going over to the loyalty
side the only thing true patriot can
do is to stand by his government. We
accept your statement, Walter-on pro-
bof;or
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12

WANTED = District managers for a
first-class fraternal insurance order.
Address C. z Herried, D. S. c.,
Stoughton, Wis.
For SALE - Three registered Short
Horn bulls. j. Nj. Sweeney. 2Ot2
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-04-12

Early Ohio seed potatoes Cor SAFE
by Frank Russell at $1.00 per bushel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
CORN AND OTHER CROPS
Benefited BY RAIN
PRECIPITATION OF LAST MIGHT
AND THIS MORNING WAS GOD
SEND TO COUNTY.

Corn and other crops in Maury
county were greatly benefited if not
actually saved by the rain which fell
last night and this morning. Reports
indicate that the rain was general. 1t
began falling slightly at Columbia
before midnight, but did not lmouLt
to real rain before $3.50 or 4 o'clock
From that time until o'clock it was
continuous although not heavy.
The effect the rain will have on ghe
crops has already been demonstrated
by the improved appearance Of gar
dens and foliage about the city, which
have rut on new dress of fresh
green.
Corn was beginning to suffer sel-
iously in some parts of the county and
other crops have been damaged, but
it is believed that if the rain was suf-
ficiently general and of sufficient
volume, crops of all kinds will be
saved. 1t had rained but little, il any,
in some parts of the county for more
than two weeks.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
By FRED S. FERGUSON

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMlES
IN CHAMPAGNE. July 1S.-A leri-
cans are advancing with the FrenCn
on 25-mile frotn between SCISSORS
and Chateau-ThieSry The Ameri-
cans have captured more than a doz-
en- towns and villages, taking nlmer-
GUS prisoners and had advanced more
than three kilometers or nearly two
miles up to noon.
The greatest force of Americans
which has yet participated in single
engagement is advancing with the
French in this offensive, which was
launched at 80 this morning.
Eighteen cannon were captured by
the French and Americans at Couy-
champs. The latest reports say that
the advance continues everywhere.
Up to the hour of cabling the Amer
leans have captured following towns
west of Chateau-Thierry; Villers Hell
don, Dammarde. Courchamps, I.cy,
Clignon. Monthiers, Torcy, Belleau,
Givray, St Gengoulph, Hautesves and
other small villages, farms, heights
and woods, including Givery wood.
The advance reached depth of
three kilometers within three hours
after it was begun. Many towns with
in that dept northward clear to
Fontenoy were taken by the Ameri
cans and French At headquarters
messages are coming in from every
where asking permission to push on
further.
The American commander at Giyfay
reporting the capture of towns 10
headquarters sent the following mos
sage:
"Met Boche on his line of re-
sistance. Sharp fighting. Booze
turned tail and ran like hell, pur-
sued by our troops. Hope to have
more prisoners"
II was essential to keep the line
straight and in some instances IT was
necessary to order the advancing
troops to hold back until the adJein-
ing units came mp. II is the gre1.est
pursuit of the Beches the Americans
have yet engaged in.
Enormous number OF prisoners lave
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
TIGHT BELT
IN AMERICA
SAVED FOOD
IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT, HOcv-
Err PRAISES PEOPLE FOR
THEIR SAVINGS.
PRAISE FOR THE FARMERS
Without Distinguishing Where creat-
est Credit Belongs, Hoover says,
"No One Deny Dominant Part Of
American Women"
fBy United Press.

4
WASHINGTON, July 1s.--When
America tightened up her belt June
/, 1917, she made it possible for the
United States to ship to the allies
S4A600,000 more pounds of meats and
fats and S0,900,000 more bushels Of
cereals during the ensuing IL months
than was possible the year previous.
In letter to President Wilson, out
lining this nations grocery deliveries
to her associates in arms, Food Admin.
istrator Hoover said that all the mil
lions of our people who have contrib
uted to these results should feel
very definite satisfaction that in a
year of universal food shortages In
the northern hemisphere, all of these
people joined together against Ger
many have come through into sight OF
the coming harvest not only with
health and strength fully maintained
but with only temporary periods OF
hardship"
All food shipments to the allies, the
Belgian relief and the Red Cross to-
tailed $1,40o,0o0,00O during the fiscal
year, represented in 3,011, 10000
pounds Of meats and fats (including
meat and dairy products, vegetable
oils, .etc.) and 34O,S0O,O00 bushels CT
cereals. In addition some 100000
bushels of grain have been shipped to
neutrals.)
This has been possible, Hoover
shows, despite the fact that "slaugn-
terable animals were not apprscia-
bly, larger than the year before and
particularly in hogs, they were prob.
ably less.' Also, the urgent request
Of allied food controllers early in the
year for further shipment of 75,000,-
900 bushels from the 1917 wheat crop
found our surplus already moro than
exhausted"
Hoover pays a high tribute to the
effort and loyalty of the farmers and
to those whose sacrifice has been
accomplished voluntarily and individ-
ually.' Without trying to distinguish
where the greatest credit belongs,
Hoover says mo one will deny the
dominant part Of the American wom-
en-"
been taken. II is impossible to esti-
mate the number
American airplanes flying over the
lines fought the Boches above while
the doughboys and machine gunncrs
fought them below. Aerial observers
dashed through the clouds and Others
carried back messages.
The surprise was not only complete
but the concentration for the attack
was unusually rapid. German artillery
resistance was feeble until z O'Clock.
Then their guns opened up. bat the
Americans had advanced too far for
the enemy guns 10 stop them.
Torgy was captured in fifteen min
utes. Belleau fell at $40 and Giyray
half an hour later.
-.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
COMMITTEE ON HOMES
TO REPORT SATURDAY
JUDGE j.. T. MCKNIGHT ISSUES
ABSOLUTELY IMPORTANT Re-
QUEST TO COMMITTEES.

Judge ]. T. Mcknight, general
chairman for the entertainment Of
delegates to the Middle Tennessee
Farmers Institute. which will meet in
Columbia July 90 for a three-days' ses-
sion, has issued the following import
ant request:
"All committees and members of
committees to secure homes for the
farmers who are to attend the farm
ers convention are requested TO turn
in their books to J. T. Mcknight, gen
eral chairman or to Squire R. II.
Guest at the courthouse by Saturday
at noon. Please do not fail to do this.
for il is absolutely important that you
do SO.
y. T. MCKNIGHT" Chairman
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
u. S. General
Declined To
Re tire Army
(By United Press.)

PARIS, July 1S.-Stung by the real
ization that the American alfg had
been compelled to retire, but deter
mined to remove what was considered
"a stigma in the fighting on the Marne
Monday, an American general refused
to comply with the advice of the
French commander to retire temper
arily and sent the following message !.
1--WE regret being unable on this
occasion to follow the con1sels
of our masters, the French, but
the American flag has been forcel
to retire. This is unendurable
and none of our soldiers would
understand their not being asked
to do whatever is necessary to re.
establish a situation which is hui
initiating to US and unacceptable
to our country's honor. We are
going to counter attack"
The counter attack was mads. The
result was that the lost ground was
regained and the Huns were driven
back half mile behind their starting
point.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
QUIET SESSION or
CRIMINAL COURT
SUBMISSION ON CHARGE TRANS
PORTING LIQUOR AND IN
vAGRANcY CASE.
(Thursday's Daily Herald.)


The morning session of the county
criminal court and comparatively
quiet, a number of cases being con
tinued on account of the absence of
attorneys and for other reasons.
Charles Ashley submitted to a
charge of transporting liquor ami was
fined $50 and costs. c. r. Hendrix.
Thurman Ashley and Cozart, charged
Jointly with the defendant wh1 sub
mitted, submitted evidence that Haey
were merely riding in the other mans
car when it overturned and revealed
the wet goods. The charges as to them
were nolle pressed
George Chism, who has been Ian
gushing in Jail for some time on a
charge Of vagraney, submitted this
morning and was fined.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
.ALL-DAY GATHERING
At M'CAIN SCHOOL
PROF. r. X. MORGAN OF FAY
ETTEVILLE WILL DELIVER
ADDRESS ON SCHOOLS.
lThursday,s Daily Herald.l }

Citizens of the Mccain community
in the Sixth district are planning for
a great all-day social gathering a the
school house next Saturday, when
leading citizens of the community
will make talks in the morning and
Prof r. X. Morgan of Fayetteville
will deliver and address in the after.
noon on school work in rural commun-
tiles
Dinner will be served on the ground
and all the families Of the communi-
ty are invited to attend and partici-
pate in the days pleasures ]. i.
Petty is one OF the leaders in arrang-
Ing the program.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
american OffensiDe
Extra Of The Herald

Columbians we're thrilled by the
news of the great Franco-Amofi-
can offensive against the Germans
on 35-mile front between Cha
teau-Thierry and Soissons as given
in the extra edition of The Herald
issued shortly after one o'clock
this afternoon.
Scores OF eager readers locked
TO The Herald office this after
noon and bought copies of the ex-
ira as fast as the papers were Is
sued from the press.
Numerous compliments were
showered upon the publishers OF
the paper for their enterprise n Is
suing an extra giving early and
complete reports of the fighting on
the new offensive.
The last edition Of The Herald
carries in addition to the dis
patches in the extra considerably
extended reports Of the deyelnp-
ments of the battle.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
This Is the first indication t'at
American troops were engaged alcns
the whole Is mile front. B f@
(By United Press.)

4 LONDON, July t8, 4:3o p. M
Americans and French attacking be-
tween scissors and chateau.Th Thisrry
have so far advanced from three TO
four miles, it was learned authorita-
lively this afternoon.
The greatest advance was made in
the Aisne valley. Thousands of Ger
man prisoners have been taken. More
than 20 cannon were captured.
French forces attacking on a three
mile front from the Marne nortnWard
east of chateau-Thierry have recap-
tured Nanteurl, venteur and Bos De
Ror.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
entire GERMAN
REGIMENT WIPED
OUT BY Annex
BY FRED S. FERGUSON

BY FRED 5. FERGUSON
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent
WITH AMERICAN FORCES
IN FRANCE, July II (Nightl.-
Fighting of the most desperate
character was in progress at Cha
teau-Thierry this afternoon.
Part of the battle line ran from
Mezy through Stagman, La Chap
peile, Lemenye, Hutier and thence
northward.
A gain Of one kilometer by the
Germans at Les Mezie is the
present result of two days of
fierce Fighting.
Attacks and counter attacks
were in progress today, accom-
panied by terrific artillery cx-
changes. The Americans held
firmly all positions.
The Americans not only are holding
their ground but are inflicting th'
heaviest punishment on the enemy il
the region of Mezy and Jaulgonne
The Boche dead are piled four ant
five deep, One American regimerta
commander estimates 5000 dead il
front of his command alone as an in
stance of the heavy German losses.
Prisoners said that the American
artillery wiped out one entire regi
ment before it was able to cross thu
Marne. The famous Sixth Grenadierl
regiment was utterly annihilated
every man being killed or captured.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-07-19
Omitted Press War Review.)

Omitted Press War Reylew.)
French and American troops started
counter offensive this morning by
attacking on thfrty-five-mile front
from the Marne northward TO the
Aisne.
The official ccmmunique issued at
noon stated that initial gains Of from
mile to nearly two miles had been
made and that prisoners had been
taken.
The Franco-American attacks ex,
tended the battle line into a gigantic
fighting front OF nearly 100 miles
from Main De Massiges regionto sois-
SONS.
Additional American forces have
been thus hurled into the maelstroln
OF blood and steel on the west front.
Marines and regulars are known to
be in line from Vaux northwarl to
Vinly, and it is probable that numbers
of American reserves have been
thrown into this fighting
The allied assault apparently comes
at time when the German effort in
Champagne was at its lowest ebb, the
French report declaring that in this
region there was no change.