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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-24

A Young Peoples society of Chris
tian Endeavor" was organized with
80 members at the parlors of the
Congregational church last Monday
evening, by electing the following
officers:
Observation-Disclosures Ketchum
Vice Pres.-Mrs. !. E. Philleo
Secretary-R. T. Cutshall
reasurer-Emma Miller.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-24
WOoD@ COUNTY REPORTER

Thursday October "a, 1918:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-24

William j. Metzger writes another
good letter to his folks in this city
which we take pleasure in publishing
as follows: :
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

announce my candidacy for
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic-
ial Circuit, consisting of the coun-
ties of Polk, DeSoto and Lee,
| am graduate of John B. Stet-
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSoto
counties. If elected to this office
am convinced that can save to the
tax payers of the counties great
deal of money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as jurors and
witnesses a great deal Of time by q
careful, conscientious and systematic
administration of the duties of this
office. | am a candidate Of no faction
or clique and IL you elect me | will
conduct this office fairly, impartially
efficiently and as vigorously as is
within my power.
respectfully solicit the vote OF
every citizen in this circuit.
d. o. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09

When an Indian warrior felt hun
CRY he frightened his belt. That Is
what the whole world must do this
year-Europe from necessity and
America as a moral obligation. When
the warm days suggest a visit to the
s1da fountain, every boy and every
giil can help little by choosing the
fruit juices in preference to drinks
that call for more sugar and for
cream or milk. The more we tighten
our belts from the outside now the
sooner shall we have food enough to
tighten them from the inside.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
AN EASY MATTER TO
BUILD A SHIP THAT CANNOT
BE SUNK BY ONE TORPEDO
(By Associated Press.)


London, April 81. w. sherwood,
naval architect, told Daily Express
representative recently that 80 per
cent of the merchant ships sunk by
L boats could have been saved if they
had been built with bulkheads in the
proportion of about one for every for
ty feet OF their length. 1T is quite an
easy matter" he said, ito build ship
which cannot be sunk by one torpedo
and, as a rule, that is sufficient to
sink the ships of the mercantile ma,
rine today | maintain that if the
Glenart Castle had been fitted with
tel instead of six water-tight com
rartments, she would have remained
afoat. The same applies to practical
~ all ships that have gone down as
result of one torpedo"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the above office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to invests
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice. This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen Of Lee county, where
make my home, and which county
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torney. I pledge myself to do my
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that
F., If elected, will give to the duties Of
the office the very best that is in me
Respectfully,
| S. w. LAWLER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the office Of County
Commissioner from District No. b,
Polk county. The citizens Of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and If my past record entities me
to their confidence in my ability and
desire to serve them in a capable and
conscientious manner | will be crate
full for their support at the ensuing
primary.
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

REID ROBSON,

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of County Commissioner
from District Number S, Polk county.
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters OF this dis
trict and of the county at large know
me and my record of public service,
aid I will appreciate the support OF
any and all persons and promise to
use my best efforts to look after the
interests of my district and the coun-
t. at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
e. c. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

herewith make my announcement
for Representative in the Florida Leg
|islature from Polk county, and re-
specially ask the votes and support
Of the voters. l promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best OF
my ability il elected, and have some
ideas think will work out for their
benefit. Give me the opportunity to
try them out.
Respectfully, M. G. WARlNG.
II Group 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Polk County:
| hereby announce that am can
d.date, subject to the Democratic pri
mary, and wish to represent the peo
PIE of Polk county in the State Legis
.ature OF Florida. II you elect me,
will serve the people, not the specia
interests. Try me once. l honestl!
and earnestly solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
STATES ATTORNEY

l hereby announce my candidac!
for the office of States Attorney. fol
the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
subject to the action Of the Demo
cratic primary.
] was born in Lakeland and lived II
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap
preciated.
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having been asked by numerous
friends to offer as candidate for
County Commissioner from this dis
lrict (No. 81, hereby announce my
candidacy and will appreciate the
support and votes of the electors
promising to use my best effortst to
look after their interests If elected
Very respectfully,
r. l.. MAYES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
DUTY OF HAPPINESS

ping oneself reasonably happy
lty that ought not to be shirked.
e is telling us these days to
| ut of the habit of enjoyment
get depressed in vitality and
to weaken in efficiency, and to
old before ones time. There is
|g like laughter-not empty
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
to succeed myself as representative
in the State Legislature Of Florida
subject to the action Of the Democrat
ic Primary. II elected / will serve
the people to the best of my ability
solicit your support.
A. ]. MORGAN.
Candidate In Group One.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Having been encouraged to do SO
BY many friends, I hereby announce
|my candidacy for the position of
Representative from Polk county in
the Florida Legislature. am q life.
long resident Of this county and feel
that know its people and their
needs. If elected, I promise to give
hem my best efforts, and l will ap-
preciate the votes and support of tbs
citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN NJ KEEN.
In Group No. l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
headed laughter, but the intelligent

headed laughter, but the intelligent
wholesome kind-hearted kind-to
keep people young and fresh and fit
for business and the obligations Of
living. OF course, this is prescrip-
ton not easy to live up to always,
but there is no reasonable excuse for
not trying to do It, Sometimes 1t is
Just about as easy to be happy as to
be miserable II one makes up his
mind to it, and there is no doubt at
all as to which pays the best.-on-
ward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09

honey II hams with a total weight
of more than 100 pounds, As pounds
of sausage, 80 pounds of butter, 6
large jars of lard, 90 pounds OF rice,
q pounds OF coffee. $50 eggs land 9TH
er fine things"
He was fined $500 marks and his
treasures were confscated.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

am in the race for County Com
missioner from the Fourth district,
and will fully appreciate the support
Of all. II elected l shall endeavor to
do my full duty for the best interests
Of my county. Thank you for your
vote.
Respectfully,
S. C. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
GERMAN "HAMSTER" WELL
STOCKED WITH FOOD SUPPLIES
(Ry Associated Press. J

Stockholm, April 6,-The champion
German "hamster," as food hoarders
are called in Germany, has been dis
covered in Berlin. In a search Of his
house the following articles were
found:
Two hundred pounds Of oatmeal,
$50 pounds Of barley greats, IS
pounds of wheat flour, I56 pounds OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09

Most fruits contain from rs to IS
per cent water, and a remainder of
woody fiber or cellulose, fruit sugar
and minerals.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County:
hereby announce my candidacy
for representative in the Florida Leg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-09
Political announcements

lature of Florid. subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic Primary. If
elected, will serve the people to the
best of my ability, Earnestly solicit
your support.
In Group 2.
w. o. WILLIAMS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
Gcrraan-American War

American aviators quickly avenge
Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, shooting
down IA enemy planes and locating %
Of their batteries.
Several hundred American wounded
from the Marne fighting reached Paris.
Army officers In Washington re-
ioiced at the story quoted from the
Paris Matin that an American general,
after being forced back by the Ger
mans south of the Marne, refused to
accept advice of the French comman-
der to delay his counter attack, or
dered his men forward and recaptured
all the lost ground.
Doctor Rumely waived examination
on the charge of concealing alien en-
emy property. At the same time the
government began it's inquiries into
the activities of the Iron Cross League
In America.
American troops who were under
fire for the first time fought like their
comrades who previously have proved
their valor against the Germans.
The battle on both sides of Rheims
waxed fercer, the Americans, cooper
ating with the French, driving the Ger
mans back to the Marne in sector be-
low Dormans, adjacent to the scene
of Mondays victory.
After recapturing Fossoy and Gre
Fancy the Americans turned against
the Huns farther east and routed them
on the heights south Of the river.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
WASHINGTON

The government is to enroll all doc
tors in the Medical Reserve Corps.
The loss of steamship Columbia. on
the Illinois river, which resulted in the
loss of more than 100 lives, was charg-
ed against the captain and the pilot.
Dispatches from Toxic declare that
Japan has accepted proposal for
Joint intervention in Siberia submitted
by Washington and that troops will be
sent into the country. The state de-
partment withholds comment on the
news until it is officially informed Of
Japans attitude.
The government Is considering a
project for taking control Of the en-
tire medical profession Of the country.
The purpose is to provide physicians
and surgeons for the army and to
equitably distribute the surplus among
the various communities of the cOun-
try.
Contracts for 81 more ships were let
by the Shipping Board.
Official Washington continues to re-
gard the situation respecting the Ger
man drive as satisfactory.
Work Of drafting the $S,000,000, 900
revenue bill was begun by the Ways
and Means Committee. The committee
met'in executive session and went over
the general phases Of the task of mis-
Ing the greatest amount of revenue The
country has been called upon to pro-
duce since the war began.
Union labor is asking the co-opera-
ton of the United States Shipping
Board to make Labor day the record
day for ship launchings.
Because the government demand for
steel has reached such great proper
tons the War Industries Board fears
present sources of supply soon will be
inadequate Efforts will be made to
prevent industries not having war con-
tracts from getting steel by reselling,
and an inventory Is proposed to check
up stocks and stop boarding.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
REDS C()l.Z-A.2i A.2iSIE(5
IN EAST Siberia
German Aid for BoIsheViki Is
Doubtful and Natives
Help New Regime.
ANY CHANGE is WELCOMED.
Cossacl<s From Manchuria JON
Czecho-S -Slovak Force From Via
.divostok-Ad of the Rus
slams Is Expected.

Peking.-The whole Bolshekivi posi-
ton in eastern Siberia is regarded as
on the verge of collapse. CZecho-
Slovak forces from Vladivostok ana
Cossack forces from Manchuria have
ioined hands at Nikolsk and the Boil
sheviki are retrcating northWaro'
Their total number at this point IS
estimated at 1000, of which major
ity are Austrian prisoners, styling
themselves international proletarl-
ats"
In Transbaikalia the BolsheViki are
retiring toward Irkutsk, establishing
headuuarters at Verhneudnsk. Their
main force, consisting Of 5000 infan-
try, 1,5O0 cavalry, 81 heavy guns, l3o
machine guns, airplanes and 2Oo
motor cars, which has been facing
General Semenoff, but in separate
bodies, has gone westward since the
collapse in western Siberia.
Owing to the condition of the Amur
railroad, communication by the Boil
sleviki in Transbaikalia Is slow.
Doubtless the Bolsheviki will arm all
the prisoners possible. Many of the
prisoners show no desire to concern
themselves in local affairs.
The situation now depends largely
upon the character Of the new govern
ment recently formed at NovonlaieVsk.
There is reason for the belief that the
revulsion against the BolsheViki Will
become general throughout the west
ern part of Siberia, since their over
throw has been effected mainly by the
aid of the Czecho-Sl0vaks. There also
is an expectation that Russians Will
rally to the support Of the new govern
ment.
The question now Is to what extent
the Germans will aid the BolsheViki in
endeavoring to defeat the new move
ment in west Siberia. Russian opln-
ion here is that the BolShevllii are
weakening so fast in Russia proper
iat they will be unable seriously to
assist the Germans to make q counter
move In Siberia, while 1t Is obvious
hat military demonstration by Ger
many so far away from home Is
formidable task.
Recent developments amount to
this: That the Russians themselves,
thanks to the Intervention Of the
Czecho-Slovaks, have had Il fair op-
portunity to do that which they have
been wanting the allied forces to help
them do, namely, to restore order and
establish a stable government.
The latest news from Irkutsk re-
ports the total overthrow Of the Boil
Sheviki and the arrest of those COM
missaries who did not succeed in es-
Gaping on the assumption of admins
tration by the municipal council.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26

With view Of increasing the pro.
duction of destroyers for the navy,
representatives of private shipyards
held a conference in Washington with
Secretary Daniels and bureau chiefs
Two hundred and twenty-eight thou
sand acres of land in the Dixie Ma
tional forest were thrown open by or
der of the President under the home
stead laws.
Return of the Nobel peace prize fund
donated by Theodore Roosevelt to es-
tablish the Foundation for National
Peace was voted by members OF the
Board Of Trustees.
The naval selection board began its
session to recommend officers for pro-
motion. 1t is expected 26 rear adj
mirals, ia captains and 24O COM
manders will be named.
The Eddystone Pa.) rifle plant of
the NIidvale Steel Company made
new record when it manufactured l3O,-
900 rifles during June.
Yale University will receive S15,OOO,-
OC0 for a memorial and other build
ings and for scholarships and endoW-
ments by the will Of the late John w.
Sterling, New York lawyer.
Federal fuel officials told coal mine
operators they must supply govern
ment's needs in fuel or the mines Will
be taken over.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

WASHINGTON. - The American
steamship Westovcr, an army supply
ship, manned by navy men, was torpe-
doed and sunk in the war zone July
II while bound for Europe, the navy
department was advised by Vice Ad-
miral Sims. Ten officers and men Of
the crew of % are missing.
NEW YORK-A statement by Mr..
Hoover on Americas aid to the allies
says food valued at 81 400, 100000 has
been dispatched to them during the
last year. The wheat contribution,
Mr.. Hoover says, represents the saving
of the American people and will help
to win the war
PARlS.-Whie fighting fire which
occurred at Dax on July American
soldiers rendered such valuable as
sistance that the proprietor of the
damaged buildings sent them thou
sand francs The Americans have now
sent the sum to the French Red Cross.
AMSTERDAM.-The lower house of
the Hungarian diet has rejected the
governments measure-g giving the vote
TO women.
new YORK.-Ncws Of the Ameri-
can-French advance causes wild dem
onstrations in many parts of the city,
with ringing of bells in the city hall
and borough halls.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
FOREIGN

The German press lays failure of
Marne offensive to lack of surprise,
which had been the big feature of pre-
vious attacks. Paris newspapers gee-
fully comment on the heroic work Of
the Americans and call attention to
the fact the Germans only recently-re-
ferred contemptuously to them as
cannon fodder"
Italy is badly in need of American
financial aid and troops to Shatter Ger
man influence throughout the country.
The United States relay team de-
feated the British and Italians in
Rome.
Baseball bats for American soldiers
are now being made in France.
The Hungarian lower house Of the
Diet rejected the governments meas
ure giving the right to vote to women.
The rebuilding of houses in Dublin
destroyed during the Easter rebellion
is proceeding slowly. Not more than
"a of the 200 destroyed have been re-
built.
A new shipbuilding concern has been
formed In Canada with a capital Of
S5,OO0,O0O. It's plant will be ON the st.
Lawrence opposite the city of Quebec.
Labor unrest in Argentine, which
has been causing concern for the last
few months, has been aggravated by
the strike Of $4,000 workers.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
GENERAL

The Baltimore School Board voted
to eliminate German.
Forty-four mill owners, representing
$100,000,000, combined in a campaign
to win foreign trade, especially in
South America.
Major General Crozier, former chief
, of ordnance, has been assigned to the
command of the northeastern depart
ment, with headquarters at Boston,
Swift & Co. in a petition to the SEN
ate denied the charge of protiteering
made against them by the Federal
| Trade Commission.
Twenty-Five expert stenographers
| will go to France.
Army officers and men while prison
ers of war are entitled to full pay and
all allowances, including family allot-
ments, by ruMng of the controller Of
the treasury.
United States Council Of State Bank
ing Institutions has been established
in st. Louis to protect commercial and
banking interests.
The War Industries Board, with the
approval of the President, has taken
over the chlorine industry to assure
sufficient chlorine for the manufacture
of gas shells.
More than 800 men Of the draft were
rounded up in Toledo, 0.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
MAY CALL DEFERRED
Men Available in First Section OF
Draft Nearly Exhausted.
Secretary Baker Told Congress Lead
ers Change in Age Limits
Could Be Delayed.

Washington.-With the drafted men
being sent to training camps at the
rate of 100000 per month and only
about 100000 men of the ready for
service" group in sight, the draft au-
thorities are beginning to hum the
war tune, "Where do we go from
here?" The 100000 include all the
men now in Glass l plus the esti-
mated number to be secured through
the latest registration of twenty-one-
year-olds.
The failure of Congress to enact a
law changing the age limits Is likely
to bring about serious situation In
connection with the draft by Septem-
Der l. Congress will doubtless reply
that the new man power was not made
available before the adjournment be-
cause Secretary Baker advised that 1t
be passed over. The secretary Of war
spoke to the members Of the Military
Affairs Committee Of the house about
new program" under contempla-
ton.
Even If Congress on reconvening In
August Immediately changes the age
limits so as to tap new reservoirs OF
supply for Class l, the classification
of the new registrants would consume
enough time to make it October or
November before they would be avail
able.
AS the matter stands, six weeks
more will see the extinction of the
present Class l, augmented by the new
twenty-one-year-old registrants. They
must then go into Glasses 2, } and 4
If the work of training an army is to
continue without interruption.
Class 2 contains about 100000 men;
Class 3, 100000, and Glass 4, 3,5OO,OOO,
according to estimates of the provost
marshal generals office. Glass Is
made up of "rejects," and only small
percentage of this class ever will be
called.
Officials of the provost marshal
generals Office admit the situation Is
dubious. They have tried to stretch
Glass l by repeated classitications and
combing out men improperly placed
In the deferred classes. But even with
these sweeping classifcations there
will be shortage Of man power in
the first class.
Glass probably will be invaded by
the end Of August. There is only
thin line between this group and Glass
l. 1t is made up of men with wives
or families only partially dependent
ON the regiStrantS.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-07-26
SPORTING

Russell Boy paced the second heat
in :O0k, but Single G. won the free
for-all In 2:01% and POI at Kalama-
ZOO.
Several Pacific Coast Leaguers prob
ably will be seen in major league uni
forms within the next week, now that
the big minor league Of the west has
closed It's season.
Sam Jones was with the Boston club
for two seasons before he pitched en-
entire game, but now lie is one of the
most consistent winners in the major
leagues.
George Slsler continues to string
along close to Ty Cobb, and the least
slump by the Tiger star will allow the
young phenom to 60 to the front.
Wilbert Hubbell, recently released
by the Giants to the Newark club Of
The National League, has made good
beginning in his new surroundings.
Chet Thomas got leave Of absence
from a moving picture concern in Cali
fornia to join the Indians. He will
resume his "movie" work when the
season closes.
The Yanks of other seasons were
criticised for not taking chances on
the bases. This years team is taking
many desperate chance and few are
successful.
Hi Myers of the Brooklyn baseball
club was told to find useful occupa-
ton.
"Twilight baseball" has failed in a
number Of leagues, but 1t has made
quite hit in the Pacific Coast League
and seems to be fixture in every city
in that circuit except San Francisco
uhara- II was voted q failure