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Evening journal., 1918-07-18
Our Soldiers i'm France
tFrom the New York SUM-

clpally. II not exclusively from the reg
ular army and the marine corps. Ihese
include our best trained troops anione
whom are many men Of long experience,
Yet IL must be remembered thst tney
are not different from the men OF 'as
National Guard division or the men oi
the National army. Save for the prep
aration for war enjoyed by tho oiuer
regulars and marines, all nave hau ~
same training; indeed, all lne ,e5u.oa
and guard units have received !Si5o o
numbers Of selected men iDt9 1iyil ,I,
ranks, it being the policy OF lne wa.
Department to unity the army, anu nos
70 perpetuate the distinctions tnsl
might arise from the various meulouS
Of recruiting. H.
Under the conditions imposed on the
men drawn recently from civilian 70
military life, rapid progress Is MADE
in the technique Of the soldier. Ihe
men have had in their period OF prep,
aration the best instructors that coulo
be obtained. The experiences under
gone in a few weeks in the trenches
transform the rookie into veteran
The sterling qualities OF American
young manhood include an amazing
adaptability, a virtue Of supreme I'M
portance in the army.
We have never been shaken In our
faith In the American men who are
unfolding American ideals in the STU
pendous struggle in Europe. Their deeds
have made good our highest hopes.
They have written their power IN
blood, and the message must be READ
by the Germans who have affected to
despise them.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
KENTUCKY JAVA NEXT.

By the United Press.
CONVICTION, KY, July iS.-Nirs. Will
liam Hub likes a good cup OF coffee,
and she's going TO have it whether
the Huns make any dent in the South
American trade or not.
She has planted her own coffee, and
has a nice little crop OF il maturing rap
idly in her war garden.
Mrs. Hub has sent a sample OF nearly
ripe coffee TO the national war garden
commission Washington, so that body
may encourage starting Of other "plan-
tatlons" in war gardens if It sees ut.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
Lane Plans Land Development
for II. s. Soldiers After The War

peace time reorganization, however,
we must remember that cooperation
needs a superior type OF organization.
Any cooperative organization, in or
der to succeed, must employ the best
men. II must pay good salaries. That
Is how the capitalist. who hires men
to cooperate for him, gets results.
The development that is possible
in this country through the co-operat-
ing effort Of our returning soldiers Is
OF inestimable Importance 10 the nation
and TO the men themselves. We must
not fall 70 prepare the way."
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
C0L0NIZE ERIN WITH
SOLDIERS, Is PLAN

By Newspaper Enterprise Association.
LONDON, July is.-A newly proposed
solution OF the Irish problem is to col
onize that island with English, Scottish
and Welsh soldiers after the war. II is
claimed the isle will support three
times its present population If proper
agriculture and industries are intro
duced.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
A REAL HAIR SAVER
AND BEAUTIFIER
Found at Last-ShOws Results at Once
or Nothing 20 PAY.

or Nothing 10 Pay.
II your hair is thinning out, prematurely
gray, brittle lifeless. fun Of dandruhf and
your head itches like mad, quick action
must be taken TO save your hair.
Don't wait until the hair root Is dead,
for then nothing can prevent badness.
Get from n. b. Danforth or any good
druggist today, a package Of Partisan
Sage-it doesn't cost much and there's
nothing else you could use that's so sim
pie, safe and effective.
You will surely be delighted with the
first application. Your hair will seem
much more abundant and radiant with
life and beauty-ali itching ceases and your
scalp feels cool and comfortable. Partisan
Sage is in great demand by discriminating
women because Il is delicately perfumed.
does not color or streak the hair, and keeps
it lustrous, soft and fluffy.
BE sure you get the genuine Partisan
Sage (Giroux's) for this Is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or nothing to pay.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
OTIS BETTER To BE LowLY BORN.

rYMON COLLEGE conferred an honorary degree on
~ General Peyton c. March, acting chief of STAFF at its
1921 commencement in June.
This recalls that Leonard Wood has been consider
ably "doctored by the leading universities OF the
try He IS graduate NJ d. Harvard. and holds the hon
orary degree OF LII. d. from Harvard, Williams. Penn
syvania and Princeton.
His antecedents apparently have been such to dis
qualify him for favor at the Court at Washington for
he born in tenement over grocery store in Win
chester. New Hampshire. origin possibly too demo-
cratic for certain autocrats running our Govern
me91~
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
JUST A DAB
OF POSLAM
ON sick SKIN

Just q little dab Of Poslsm is enough
10 retard the development Of Pimples or
10 clear an inhamed Complexion. The
ugliest red nose has been toned down by
Poslam overnight.
When concentrated healing power is
needed TO help any ailing skin, look for
that power in its highest efficiency in
Poslam.
Broken out itching skin should not
cause concern with Poslam handy TO cor
rect the disorder. Nothing can excel its
work Of healing.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
70 Emergency Laboratories, 243 West 47th
St, New York City.
Urge your skin to become clearer.
brighter, healthier by use Of Poslsm Soap,
medicated with Poslam.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
AIR RAID DESTROYS
GOOD PASTORS SUGAR

BY Newspaper Enterprise Association
LONDON, July is.-The Kent food
control committee has granted a Bap-
tist minister IS pounds Of sugar to re-
place the same quantity saved from
the family rations against the canning
season, which was destroyed by d
bomb in recent air raid.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18
GEMS OF THOUGHT

man is always known by the company that refuses
10 keep him.
@-&:
One trouble about obstacles is that they always
in the way
successful resolution is sometimes turn for the
-.
To the man who sits down and waits there comes old
age.
Evening journal., 1918-07-18

Household interests are all under a
beneflcent ruling. and these coming two
weeks will ne the best time for adver-
Using them in the Want Ads.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-06
TWO GOvERNORST ID
 REPRESENT ARIZONA

With both governor and a govern or-elect in attendance Arizona will be well represented at the eighth annual conference of governors, which will be held at Annapolis, Md, Dec. 16-1S.
 Gov. Geo. w. P. Hunt stated to- day that he expects to attend the conference. Governor-elect Thomas E. Campbell also stated today that he expects to attend the conference. It is expected that te fhourth legislature, when it meets in January, will receive some recommendations as a result of the conference of governors. The coming session is expected to be one of the most important that the governors have held. Gov. William Spry of Utah is chairman of the con- ference.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-06
SUGAR CONSUMPTION SHOULD
 BE LIMITED, SAYS LAST ORDER

Although the certificate plan for is suing sugar to distributors by the United States food administration is abolished on December 1, the state food administration has been advised from Washington that all public eating places, bakers and dealers, a1 e still restricted to the general rules limiting public eating places to four pounds for 90 meals. Individual con- sumers are still requested to limit their consumption to four pounds per person per month.-El Paso Times.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-06

Wa Savings Stamps will help :ur nish the money, when the time comes, which viii pay the bill for pcingi'.g our victorious army tome from mFI ance and Germany.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-06
BE A MANUFACTURER

Get into business for yourself Small capital. Big profits. Manufac- ture fire extinguishers for automobile and homes. Write for particulars. Send $1.0O for demonstrator. Refund ed if not satisfactory.
 PYRO LABORATORIES 4317 Melbourne Ave, Los Angeles, Cal
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23

of the time Get up at 5:45 and work
until 8 p M, after that we can do
what we want to. You see at that
rate we have lots Of time to ourselves
| am studying to be machine gun
officer and believe me they give us
enough to study. l even have to go
back to my much loved subject OF
geometry. We never know when we
will have to use the various subjects
we had in high school.
When I was sent to the British
introduced the two famous American
games, namely, basket ball and base
ball. The British were very keen for
them both. We get along with the
British very well. All we have to dc
is to say, 81 am a better man than
YOU" and we have to prove it with
out any further talking.
The British believe in games and
recreational training to refresh the
men when they come out Of the
trenches.
I can't think of anything to tell
you. This is just a line to let you
know | had not forgotten you. Best
of luck, and hope we will all be able
to meet again.
Sincerely yours,
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
RETURNS FROM
BIG CONVENTION
Many Notable Thinkers Gather in
Philadelphia to Discuss "Win the
War for Permanent Peace"

Attorney F. r. Bentley has returned
from Philadelphia, where he attended
the convention of "Win the War for
Permanent Peace" The keynote of
the meeting was to prosecute the war
until the kaiser has been brought to
his knees and permanent peace has
been secured 1t is the intention to
form a league of nations to forward
the permanent peace movement-to
bring about disarmament. There is
to be no listening to peace words from
Germany unless they conform to the
right spirit and what the other ma
lions DESIRE When peace has been
thus established it may be possible to
prevent war in the future.
Eight thousand persons filled the
hall morning, afternoon and evening.
Among the speakers were Nicholas
Murray Butler President Elliott, Sec
rotary Daniels, Secretary Baker, Sec
rotary McAdoo, Lyman Abbott, noted
editor; former President Taft, Straus,
French and Italian ambassadors and
others.
Among the delegates from Wiscon-
sin, besides Mr.. Bentley, were E. j.
Frost, Milwaukee; George H. Gordon,
La Crosse; Senator D. J. James, Rich
land Center; Senator John NJ. White
head, GAINESVILLE; Col. C. E. Ester
brook, Milwaukee, and Walter Alex
ander, WauSau.
WAR TO LAST TWO YEARS
Mr.. Bentley says the impression
prevails in the east the war will last
for two years or more.
On the way home he visited Valley
Forge, Gettysburg and other historic
spots.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
PATRIOTIC IS
PROGRAM GIVEN

Monday evening in the auditorium
of the high school, the newly organ
lied Community Chorus of Baraboo
gave a r0using patriotic concert. The
organization is under the Craftsmanship
of Mrs. A. w Me1x1, with F. E. MOrey
as director A large audience was
present. Following the opening num-
Der on the program, which was ably
given by the orchestra, the chorus
reused the patriotism of all who were
present by the singing of America. In
this as we'll as in many other numbers
the audience joined upon the invita-
ton of the director.
Daniel Roberts sang the solo pOr-
lions of There's a Long, Long Trail
with great success, and Miss Olga
Weinking. Mrs. G. w. Snyder and c. A.
Melzl took solo parts in the songs:
Joan of Are" Keep the Home Fires
Burning" and Don't Weaken" Each
Of the numbers was encored and solo
ISIS and chorus kindly responded to
the demands of their hearers.
The amusing sketch on The Pota-
to- was admirably given by Master
Frank Whitman and Master Kenneth
Weber Interest was also added to the
evenings entertainment by two read
ings by Miss Maude Frazer which were
highly enjoyed.
During the evening superintendent
A. @. Kingsford introduced Judge E. A.
Evans, who gave a short address OH
Community Spirit" He spoke Of the
conception a ball player had Of com
munity spirit, that school building
cannot be erected without this ele-
ment, and that the same attributes are
necessary in making Red Cross drive
or in carrying out a similar activity.
By manifesting this forces in the right
way, by all working together, it will
be possible to sweep the Germans
from the skies, he said.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Mrs. Elizabeth Harmon

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth
Harmon were held Monday morning at
10 O'Clock at st. Joseph's church, Rev.
E. c. O'Rielly officiating. The pail
bearers were: Joe McEnany, John
Desmond, Dennis Donahue, Joe O'Con-
nor, John Donahue and Leo Crawley.
The regular church choir furnished
the singing.
Among those who attended from
away were: Mr.. and Mrs. j. Desmond,
Adams; NJ. prd Mrs. Swift, Liberty
vile, Ill.,, and John Harmon, Detroit,
Mich.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
NARROW ESCAPE
IN SMALL BOAT

On Sunday evening Ray F. Cooper
and Adelbert Wickus had a thrilling
experience at Okee. They were on
the lake in a small boat when the
storm struck that region and the wind
not only lifted the lunch basket into
the air, but the boat from the water
Those on the shore expected every
moment to see the frail craft upset,
but the two managed to reach a place
of safety. The boat was half-full of
water when they left it. They report
they saw an old man on the lake as
the storm came, but did not see what
became of him. 1t was a wild blow.
SCREEN COMES DOWN
At the home of Dr. and Mrs G.. E.
Getchell a screen was lowered from a
porch above to the porch below.
TREES COME DOWN
A number of trees were broken or
= blown down in the city. At the homes
of E. B. Trimpey, w. D. Stanley, in
the courthouse park and other places
damage was done.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
VISITORS RETURN
FROM WASHINGTON
Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. E.
F. Dithmar Return from Trip to
the East

Attorney E. F. Dithmar returned
Washington, D. c.. He had several
cases before the United States land
office wherein the titles to certain
lands in Sank county were in question
sfIe succeeded in Strengthening out the
titles to several valuable tracts.
While in Washington, Mr.. Dithmar
availed himself of the opportunity to
attend several sessions Of congress
He also heard an address given by
Secretary of War Baker, in which he
gave very interesting account OF has
personal visit to the trenches. Presi
dent and Mrs. Wilson were interested
spectators, occupying a conspicuous
box
Mr.. Dithmar found Washington q
very busy place He says the govern
ment is erecting a large number OF
temporary buildings in which to house
the additional government employees
who are necessary in carrying on wal
work. Many of these buildings are be
ing e~2GCeT on IdHuS IoIueIly uo0u Ao1
park T~Tp0cos md will be raZed when
no longer needed.
The hotel accommodations are Who'll
~ Inadequate to accommodate the PEG
pie now in Washington.
Mr.. Dithmar was accompanied tC
Washington by his wife, and while
there she attended a White House re
ceptiUn.
On the way home they stopped in
New York and saw the great Red
Cross parade last Saturday.
TWO YEARS MORE OF WAR
Mr.. Dithmar says the war will last
for two years more, according to the
best expert opinion in Washington
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
rRoG HOLLOW AND
CREAM RIDGE

Fred Hutchens returned recently
from Iowa, where he went to rest and
visit relatives after his sickness.
Hazel Good is employed at the con
densary in Reedsburg.
George Good lost hog by lightning
in Fridays storm.
Melvin Stoughenger is building a
wall for the James Mortimer house
l.. S. Carpenter is finishing Nate Nor
timers house.
James Mortimer and Lewis Farr
drove to La Vale on Saturday.
Rev. o. L. Hutchens of Hesper, Ia,
is visiting at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hutchens.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Good and John
Richard, Jr., were callers Sunday even
ing at the James Mortimer home.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
c. ". HALL, OLD
SNOWMAN DEAD
Veteran Circus Man of Evansville
Passes as Result OF Congestion
of the Brain

George Washington Hall, the Oldest
: active Snowman in the United States
who was born December 5, 1885
passed away shortly after II o'clock
Monday morning at his home in Evans
vile, Wis. Since 1858 Hall had been
a resident of Rock county, and during
his winter months had spent most of
his time within its borders. A widow
one son and two daughters are left to
mourn his loss, aside from every old
timer in the circus ring who has come
in contact with him during his long
career as a circus manager and pro
prietor.
George Washington Hall was born
in New Hampshire according to his
own statement, December 5, 1885. His
parents were Joseph and Susan Hall,
of good old New England stock. In
1855 he was married to Sarah Wilder
at Concord, N H. A son, George
Washington Hall, Jr.. and daughter.
Mrs. Jessie Gollmar (Mrs. Walter Coll
MARI, Evansville, formerly Baraboo,
survive this marriage. One son,
Charles, and daughter, Ida, have pre-
ceded their parents in death. In 1876
he was united in marriage to Marie
louise Tolen at st. Louis, and one
daughter, Mabel Campbell, we'll known
in circus life, who now conducts a
show of her own, survives him.
Colonel Hall was taken i'll last Fri
day with congestion of the brain,
and passed away yesterday morning
without regaining consciousness. He
is the last of the old-time circus men
and his death ends the first generation
of the public entertainers Of seventy
five years ago.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
BARABOO HAS
/ THOR ROLL

Those in the BarabOo high school
who subscribed ten dollars during the
Y. NJ. c.. A. drive have proven their
worth. superintendent A G. Kings
ford says that all but three have paid,
and these will soon pay, making the
record for the local school one hun
dred per cent, while the figures for APP
pleton are 40 per cent, BelOit 60,
Edgerton SO, Green Bay As, Madison
so. Milwaukee 49, Mineral Point 81.
Racine Sc, Richland Center 26 and
other cities in proportion. The Bara-
boo pupils and others connected with
the school who subscribed ten dollars
and who have paid in full are as fol-
lows:
Robert Brethauer, Wesley Briggs,
Carol Chase, John Davenport. Dur
ward Du Bots, Evan Evans, Jr, Robert
Evenson, Ronald Goggin, Alger Gold
farb, Edwin Groskopf, Homer Hanson,
Sam Henke, Peter Higgins, George
Hill. A. o. Iverson, A. C. Kingsford,
Lloyd Lamberton, Charles Loos,
Thomas Mcmahon, Robert Mogler,
Howard Monroe, Alvin Morley, Merl
O'Kern, Donald Osthoff, Boyd Potter
Lester Rutland, Frank Stadler Fred
Stanley, Lester Steinbrink, Robert
Thomas, Frank Watkins, Marcus
Whitman, Gerald Wichern, Harold
KingSfOrd.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
George Werlich Reaches France

Mr. and Mrs. Emil Werlich have
received a card stating that their son
George had arrived in France. The
young man enlisted in Company |
when it was formed in Baraboo and
was a member of the 10th military
police, which company was on the
Tuscania when it was torpedoed. He
was taken with pneumonia before the
ship sailed and was left behind, later
coming home on a furlough. A few
weeks ago he started from Baraboo to
join his company again.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Abe L. Thornton

Able L. Thornton died at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Kinney
at Harrisville, Ohio, Sunday about
o'clock, the end coming very suddenly
Deceased was about 76 years Of age
and was a veteran of the civil wal
and a member Of the local post.
Mr.. Thornton was janitor of the
Baptist church of this city for q
years without a break, and went to
Ohio several weeks ago to live with
his daughter.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Birth

Mr.. and Mrs. T. K Dahle of Coal
inga, Calf, are rejoicing over the ar
rival of little daughter in their home
on May 20. Mrs. Dahle will be remem-
bered here as Miss Mary Tinkham,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tink-
ham, of Lyons.
A little son, Arthur Jackson, has ar
rived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
E. Dalton at Mankato, Mimi. Mrs.
Dalton was formerly Miss Ollie Fans
Ter of this city.
To Mr. and Mrs. William Dahlke. a
daughter Saturday.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Herman z. Stone

Funeral services for Herman E
Stone were held Thursday afternoon
at l o'clock at the home on Fourth
avenue, Rev J. w. Johnson officiating.
The singing was furnished by c. |.
Kindschi, Christ Ragatz and Richard
Hoppe, business men Of Prairie du
Sac, and Rev. C. E. Maves of this city.
The pallbearers were ]. Van Orden,
w. E. Baringer, William Neuman,
Fred Roser, G.. c. Astle and Henry
Roick A large number of friends at
tended the services.
H H Swanson Of Clay Center, Neb.,
attended the services. Interment was
in Sumpter cemetery. Rev. Johnson
also spoke a few words at the grave,
many old friends and neighbors being
present.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23

Elliott-Tanner

Mrs. Cynthia Tanner of Kilbourn
and Benjamin Elliott of Plainfield
were married at the home of Albert
Fletcher at Kilbourn on Wednesday
evening at 6 o'clock by Rev. G. E
Dewitt. Only few ftiends we're
present: Mr.. and Mrs. John Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marston and MIR
and Mrs. c. Pratt. The happy couple
will reside at Kilbourn.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Mrs. Caroline Evans

Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline
Evans were held Monday afternoon at
8 O'Clock at the home, Rev. E. c.
Henke officiating. The pallbearers
were: j. r. Hofstater, George Near.
thur, T. E. English, George Holah, E
E. Pfannstiehl and H H. Halsted. Miss
Olga Reinking furnished the singing
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23
Mrs. Laura Wilkinson johnson

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura
Johnson were held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock at the home, Rev. G. E.
Weed officiating. The singing was fur
nished by Miss Alga Reinking. The
pallbearers were D. Johnson, e. l..
Palmer, Jacob Cramer, David Rogers,
Hugh Rooney and Jacob Tegerdine. In
terment in Baraboo cemetery.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-05-23

The following letter has been re-
ceived by Superintendent A. c. Kings
ford from Lieut. John Sprecher, now
in France:
Dear Mr. Kingsford:
Just a few lines to let you know |
am still thinking of my school days.
| have had some real exciting expe-
riences, but will have to wait until |
get back before l can tell you about
them.
got over here. / am kept busy most