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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
TEAM WORK
TO WIN WAR

W inston-Salem, April 2.-"I
am more convinced every day.
says Col. F. II. Fries, State Direc-
tor Of War Savings, that before
we get anywhere in winning the
war or even in raising the amount
of money necessary to finance the
war that we must get together as
a people with but one motive. No.
one man or a group Of men has
ever saved a Nation. Wherever
a country s fate has been in jeop-
ardy, it has taken the exertions of
all the people to save that coun-
try. Rudyard Kipling Save us
the secret Of winning wars and
saving nations when he said:
1T aim t the individual,
Nor the Army as whole,
But the everlasin team work
Of every bloomin soul
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
WON'T MAKE WAR
ON BULGARIA

Washington, April, 2.-Investi-
cation by the American govern
ment revealed that no Bulgarians
participated in the west front
battle, the war department an
nounced.
Consul General Murphy, at So
fla, cabled under date of, March.
Fl, that after careful investiga--
ton it showed that the Bulgar-
ians were only on the Macedonian
front.
It is assumed The information
came directly fro.a the Bulgarian
government, and indicates that
the United States will not now
alte its position of not declaring
war on Bulgaria.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02

Washington, April, 2.-It was
just year ago tonight that
President Wilson called upon
Congress to answer the war chal-
lenge Of Germany-and launch
a task which will 60 into history
as the greatest ever faced by
nation.
From that time on members OF
the House and Senate earnestly
set theselves to the tremendous
effort Of throwing peaceful
nation into the gear Of war pow
er. Here is what some leaders in
this work say today:
Chairman Dent Of the House
Military Affairs Committee:
"The American people may
rest assured that the army
achievements have surpassed the
expectations a year ago OF the
most optimistic officials in Wash
inpton. I look on the Selectlve
Service System as one OF the
great army achievements OF the
year"
Chairman Flood Of the House
FOREIGN Affairs Committee:
"After one year Of war Pres1-
dent Wilson stands out as the
greatest spokesman Of democracy
in the world. I believe his inter
national messages in years to
come will be regarded as epoch
making events in the world his
tory.
"Through his open air dlplo'
macy and policy United States mas
clearly explained it's unselflsh wal
: aims and has swung neutra
: opinion to the side Of the allies
: That, I believe, is one OF tht
t great achievements of the hrs
year Of the war"
, Chairman Padgett OF tn
House Naval Affairs Committee:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
SEN HARDING
SPEAKS TONIGHT.

Tonight at half past eight Sena-
tor F. G. Harding, Of Greenville,
will speak in the interest of the
War Savings Committee, and
generally upon the features Of the
war.
A large audience has been pro-
missed this illustrous orator, who
will be introduced to the people
Of Scotland Neck from the stage
Of the Dixie Theatre by Mr..
Ashby w. Dunn in the absence
Of Mr.. A. Paul Kitchin.
There have been but two pub
lie addresses in this community
during the past year, which is far
less publicity than towns the size
Of this have had, but our people
have hitherto done their part
when called upon and it is hoped
that they will not fail in this in
stance when so noted a man is
in our midst.
Whether YOU can ard much ia
the work that all are trying to
do or not come out to hear him
speak on the war and gather such
inspiration as may prepare you
for the more serious work as il
develops.
While Senator Harding is in ths
city he will be the guest Of tn
Chamber of Commerce at ths
Hotel.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
NEWS FROM The
STATE CAPITAL
Bv Maxwell German

q
Raleigh, N &C April, 2.-The
transactions Of several "agents'
in Raleigh and elsewhere in the
state Of the so-called Empire Steel
Company, and which is alleged to
be an unsound concern, show that
there are more suckers and easy
marks in this latitude than bet
ter informed people believe pos
sible.
Some Of the agents of the con-
cern have been arrested this week
will be given a hearing by In
surance Commissioner Young on
the charge Of selling worthless
stock violating the "blue sky
law. Numbers Of men are said
to have paid over perfectly good
money and given negotiable
notes for large sums In payment
Of which is alleged to be worthless
"stock'', the company having no
mines or plants in existence any
where.
! Easter Sunday (the most per
feet day here in many years. was
observed gloriously in all the
churches. and later in the day the
bulletins to the morning papers
brought good news about the al
lies and Americans in the fighting
Sunday that the enjoyment of
the people was considerably aug
mented.
The people are looking with
much anticipation to the visit ane
address of Secretary Of the Trea
sury McAdoo next Tuesday
April 9, on the third Liberty Loa'
movement. In his visit we ma.
possibly be entertaining the mex
president Of the United States
, Certainly there are many who re
gard him as most likely sue
cessor to his father-in-law, Presl
, dent Wilson. Sure he can bea
Teddy Roosevelt at the polls an
! there hre other democrats ais
who can do that.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02

WARNS AUSTRIA
(By United Press)

Zurich, April, 2.-The Austrian
generalissimo, Vaussenberg, in an
interview with the Nenweiner
Tageblatt declared that the older
classes Of soldiers cannot be re-
leased, saying: eve must not
forget the Americans, French and
English are as much our enemies
as they are the enemies Of Ger
many, and we have a formidable
struggle with the Italians who
have completely recouperated.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
GENERAL FRENCH
Is TRANSFERRED
(By United Press)

Washington( Mar. 2.-Because
Of physical diA ability Major
General Francis II. French, of the
national army, has been transfer
red to the regular army with the
rank Of Brigardier General, the
war office announced.
General French retains his old
command Of the thirty first div
ision at Camp jackson. The gen
eral has returned from d tour
of observation at the front.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
YEAR TODAY WILSON
ANSWERED WAR CUACE'
TONIGHT rs FIRST ANNIVERSA SARY WHEN PRESIDENT
LAUNCHED TASK FOR AMERICA THAT WILL.
BE RECORDED IN HISTORY
VIEW OF ADMINISTRATION WAR LEADERS

S'The navy's record for the
first year Of the war as shown
by the subcommittee appointed !
to investigate it is one Of the most
remarkable achievements Of the
war.
In no way was the navy found
wanting. Although the person
mel was increased six times, every
man who enlisted was most care
fully taken care Of, our destroyer,
force in year will be the largest
in the world, and the sea fighters
are we'll equipped with all kinds
Of supplies. All is well with the
feet as Admiral Mayo said
Claude Kitchin, Democratic
Floor Leader:
tIn my judgement the United
States has done more in the first
year Of the war, than any nation
ever achieved in so short a space
of time. Congress is due some
credit, for without the co-opera-
ton and support given the Presi-
dent he and his advisors could
have accomplished little. I'm
doubtedly some mistakes have
been made, but, taking the
broad view, the erros are insight
icant and the achievements
great.
Senator Lewis, Illinois, Demo
cratic whip:
, "America can look back on the
first year Of the war with a con
sciousness of some lesson well
learned, and she can look ahead
with fullest confidence that thoss
lessons will be applied with the
, greatest vigor and devotion. May
she see victory before the second
year has closed"
Senator Swanson, Va, Chair
CONTINUED on back page)
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
ENEMY TOO BADLY
MAULED TO ATTACK
IT'S SAID HINDENBURG NOW REALIZES THE STRONG pos
1T1oN OF ALLIES AND FEARS TO ATTACK UN
TIL RE1NFORCEME1zTs ARRIVE
FIFTEEN GERMAN DIVISIONS lNyAl ID7D
(By United Prcss)

With the British armies IN
France, April 2.-Ifindenburg is
paying the allies a compliment in
recognizing their strong positions.
His commanders have obvious
ly reported that their armies are
too badly mauled to undertake a
general advance before they rest
and have reinfOrcements to back
up the the heavy artillery, there
fore only local activities were re-
ported Monday.
It is estimated that fifty divi-
sions Of about six hundred thou
sand men were used by the Ger
mans between Arras and Mare
vile, about thirty-seven miles in
an airline, fifteen Of which re-
ceived such a drubhing that they
are unfit for immediatcruse.
The bulk Of the enemy is still
north Of the Somme, and so far
as the British lines are concern
er the second blow against Arras
is likely any time.
All day the German artillery
has been busy astride the Scrape.
The enemy had not risked a
general battle since Thursday.
The small advances made were
seldom accomplished by direct as
sault but by infltrations and
fanking local positions.
London, April, 1.-Fifty pri--
soners and thirteen machine
guns were taken yesterday in the
fighting between Avre and Lu-
Gem in the Moreuil region.
! Between Acre and Luce a num-
Der Of German dead were found.
Two enemy counter attacks
were broken un with heavy losses
by our artillery. A German bat
terry was successfully engaged at
Z short range and silence by ma
e chine guns
v Successful raids were made ir
the neighborhood Of Aspville anC
| Hollebeke, where several prison
= ers were taken and a number Of
s, the enemy killed.
t In the neighborhood Of Hebut
e ton eight miles north Of Albert
y local enterprises resulted in tn
IS capture Of seventy three enem,
j. prisoners and thron r'ach;"e "unS
: Here too many Gornians were kill
J; ed. Hostile counter attacks wer
n, all repulsed.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
ARRAS SECTOR
BEING BOMBED
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
Paris, April, 1.-Arras and St.
Pol have been under lombard
ment since Thursday it has been
officially announced, several civ
ilians being killed.
Arras is less than three miles
from the battle line, while St.
Pol is twenty miles west and
north Of Arras, St. Pol is three
miles further beyond the further
est German advance in 1914.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02
AMERICA LEADS
In WAR STRUGGLE
(By United Pressl

~ (By United Pressl
Washington, April 1.--~America
found itself today on the anniver
sary Of President Wilson s re-
quest for war on Germany, a !
great part Of the world struggle,
with a remarkably vast record Of
achievement,
More thousands Of men are now
in France than army men a year
ago dreamed could be put there;
American naval vessels, cruising
the submarine zone, are doing
their bit-and a big one-to stamp
"schrecklichkit' out Of the
world; a vast army has been
trained and is now being sea-
soned; American war wheels are
whirring grinding out ships,
guns, shells, rails-a tremendous
stream Of material to back a
growing enthusiastic army.
And, there is aboard in the
land war spirit, deepseated and
fervent, a spirit born Of the real
ization that Germany is now con-
trolled by militaristic plumbers,
who in their madness are stretch
ing forth their CORY hands to
crush the weak and the strong
and to make the world unfit and
unsafe for democracy.
Some Of America s mighty task
is still in the making. There
have been, and still are delays in
war work. Some Of our expecta
tlons were exploited too boldly
and there are disappointments a
head.
But, all in all, the conversion
OF the country from a peaceful
land to the biggest single reser
voir Of strength to back up tn
Allies has been story OF pro
gress upon which history VIII
doubtless look with praise.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1918-04-02

HAS REAPPEARED
By United Press)

London, April, 2.-The Ger
mans are disputing the mastery
OF the air, according to dispatches
from the French front.
Their greatest aviator, Rutch-
stolen, has reappeared command
ing a powerful squadron Of air
planes.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
WASHING TIE HANDS.
How to Get Them Clean After Greasy
Job on the Motorcar,


The following is practice long ia
miliar to railway engineers, who have
to mess around OIL and it should serve
equally well for their present day coad-
tutors Of the motor car:
Wash the hands i'll warm water,
using soft, free lathering soap. Work
up q good lather and then dip the fin
gers into small dish of lubricating
oil. This will further emulsify with
the lather already on the hands and
quickly cut the CRIME and dirt, leaving
the hands clean and soft. Do not use
too much oil, and always soap the
hands before applying the oil.
After using this mixture be sure to
let the washboWl drain and then rinse
it quickly, as the OIL if left separates
from the soap and makes a CHASTITY
mess on the sides.
Another good way of cleaning the
hands after dirty job around the car
is to wash them In turpentine, rubbing
1t well into the skin and then wiping
off thoroughly on something that can
be thrown away. By doing. this and
finishing with warm water and plenty
of soap the hands may be .cleansed of
all traces Of the greasiest job.-New
York Post.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
Whv PEOPLE Get Fat.

Among curious popular fallacies Is
the idea that an individual may become
obese without eating too much and
may remain obese even when very lit
tie food is taken If a person each day
eats butter ball weighing only third
of an ounce in excess of the food
actually needed it seems trifiing, insig-
nificant, but continued over year it
would involve gain in weight of nine
pounds of fatty tissue or in ten years
of ninety pounds. An ounce OF bread
or half a glass of milk more than the
food requirement for the day will bring
about the same result. Conversely, If
the quantity Of food taken be only
slightly below the needs of the body
some. of the body's own fat is used and
the body weight falls, process which
may be extended over a long period OF
time-Dr Graham Lusk in Worlds
Work.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
The Road TO Thrones.

In the year 1716 a girl called Marie
d'Abbadie was hired as servant i'll
an inn at Pierrefitte, France. She was
the daughter of peasants named Dom
Unique Habas and Marie d'Abbadie.
A Bearnais from the village of Boeilh,
whose name was Jean de st. Jean,
stayed in this inn, saw the pretty maid,
fell in love with her and on May so,
1719, welded her in the church at AS
sat. They had several daughters, the
eldest of whom on Feb. 20, 1854, was
married at Boeilh to Henri Bernadotte,
physician, son of Jean Bernadotte, mas
ter tailor. Their son was Napoleon's
marshal, Bernadotte, who became king
of Sweden and whose reatgrandsons
are respectively King Gustave V. Of
Sweden and King Haakon VII. of Nor
way.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
FAIRVtEW
: WIN MP II
THAT'S all.
SLIM.
Special Correspondence.


Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Prosser. who
are living in Ladysmth, came up Sat
urClay to lie here for their wedding
treat Saturday night.
The people of the neighborhood gath
cred at Shorts Saturday evening.
where they spent Il jolly time playing
games and enjoying the treat fur
nished by the newly married couple.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. prosser.
Mrs. Ethel Copp returned to her
home in i.adysmith Monday, after a
visit of couple of days<here at the
home of her mother Mrs. Geo. Wolfe.
Ed Wslfe is worse again and is
thinking Of going to the hospital for
treatment
Mr., and Mrs. Stuart Butler and baby
boy returned to the home of her mother
here after an extended trip in Ten
nessee, Iowa and other points. Wis
consin must be best after all lis they
always come back.
John Miller. Walter Wolfe, Eliza
Gillen. Dick Deerwester. Harold Delhi
and Jack Moore all came down from
Crandell's camp Saturday and spent a
few hours at home, returning to their
work Sunday afternoon.
Ed zimmerman has returned to his
work in Montana. after spending Il few
days visiting his parents north Of
here.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
CONRATH
Special Correspondence

Frank Conrath arrived here last
week for short stay with his family.
Cody French left Tuesday morning
for Duluth to resume his work as line
man for the Northern Power Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Holman visited
with friends and relatives at Lady
smith the latter part of last week.
The first number of the chautauqua
will be given Feb > and will be held
at the Presbyterian church. 1t is
hoped these meetings will be well at
tended
Leon Reitz and sister, Jeanette. son
and daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Il. j.
Reitz. of Walrath. visited at the home
of their grandmother. Mrs. Liebers,
Friday and Saturday.
The dance given by the Conrath
band was success. The sum of 500
was cleared which will go to help pay
for incidentals. 4 free lunch was
served by the ladies to all present.
Peter Jones has purchased the Geo
Van Buren, property and moved his
family onto the place Wednesday. Mr.
Jones expect to go into the fruit rails
ing industry and we wish him success
Miss Sabean is still making some
Improvement toward recovery and
while it is very slow it is hoped that
she will be able in the near future to
assume her place as principal at the
school
Mr. Greenwalt and sons purchased a
fine team of horses Wednesday. They
will begin hauling wood to Ladysmitl
soon. The Greenwalt'S are making a
great effort to clear their land and
will be in shape to plant in the spring
if everything works as expected.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
FIGHT OFF WORRY.
Do Not Waste Nervous Strength and
Energy In Useless Frettire.

Do Not Waste Nervous Strength and
Energy In Useless Frettine.
The immediate cause Of neuralgia
is poison in the blood. Therefore our
object is to keep the blood pure and
healthy, as it is only when the blood
is poor that the neuralgia poisons de-
velop in it, Poor blood is caused by
lack of sleep, lack of fresh air, improp-
er food~and overfatigue. by too little
exercise and by mental worry.
Nothing is easier to say than Don't
worry and few things so difficult to
carry out. But by don't worry" the
doctors mean do not waste valuable
nervous strength and energy in fret
ting over things beyond your control.
Make a point of putting all anxiety
from you during meals and, above all,
when you go to bed Train yourself to
think OF something cheerful as you try
to go to sleep. Otherwise your sleep
will be harassed and fitfuL and will do
you very little good.
He was a wise man who made it
rule to think Of nothing disagreeable
after 10 o'clock at night. He at any
rate could never have been a victim to
neuralgia.
Keep up the general tone of the nerv-
Gus system and you will have little diff
ficulty in keeping off nervous ailments,
notably gia,-London Mail.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
FOOD FOR THE AGED.
Some Diet Rules For Those Who Are
Advanced In Years.


Libraries have been written on diets
for business men and actresses but
little thought has been given what aged
people should eat. superintendent
Of homes for the aged show absolute
ignorance of the diet that senile
changes necesSitate," writes DR.. J. l..
Nasher in the Medical Review of Re-
views.
With advancing age there is less
strength and activity. For these rea-
sons the amount of food should be di-
minished The loss of teeth III old age
is natures signal that an aged person
should no longer eat meat, the only
food that needs to be thoroughly mas
ticated at is not necessary suddenly
to discontinue the use of meat. There
should be a gradual reduction, and
only the light meat of young animals
and fowl should be taken
There is no definitely prescribed diet
for old age, but there are few rules
that can be followed; The total
amount of food must be diminished.
1t must be thoroughly cooked and fine
ly chopped. Vegetables containing
much cellulose should be freely used.
Foods should be given in liquid, semi
liquid or mush form, and dry foods
should be avoided. Foods should not
be given at shorter intervals than four
or five hours.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
MARRIED

The marriage Of Mr.. Joseph Olson.
of this city, and Miss Clara Johnson.
of Rice Lake. occurred last Friday
evening, Rev. John Ritland perform
ING the ceremony at his office. Wit
nesses were Martin Nelson, of this
city. and Miss Emma Olson, of Cam
eron. a sister of the bridegroom.
Last evening the two couples went
through the same ceremony again. but
with roles reversed Mr.. Nelson and
Miss Olson were married by the same
pastor, with Mr.. Olson and his bride
as witnesses
Both couples will reside in Lady
smith.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-01-25
MURRY

Mrs. y. NJ. Brown visited with Mrs.
Byron Shoemaker Sunday.
Ross Kittelson was the fortunate
capturer OF wolf Monday.
Byron Shoemaker transacted bus
mess at EXeland last Friday.
Oscar Burns wife and son returned
from Ladysmith last Monday.
Mrs. John Alvey and son. Robert,
was i'll Ladysmith last Friday and
Saturday.
Mrs. Sam Alvey and Miss Sadie
Berg are visiting at fhe home of Mrs.
John Alvey
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Alvey. Of Blue
Earth. Mimi, are visiting relatives
and friends here.
Tony Mullen and Roy Bidwell. who
are working up here. went home Sun
day to Bruce for the days visit.
Fred Serley returned to New York
last Wednesday. after Il visit of two
weeks at the home of his parents.
Mrs T. NJ Brown has returned
from three weeks visit with her sis
tors and brothers in the twin cities
Mr. and Mrs VIM Snyder went to
Ladysmith Tuesday to visit at the
home OF their daughter, Mrs. George
Lueli.
Mrs Fred Leblanc has returned
from Ladysmith. where she went to
care for her daughter, Mrs. William
Burton.
Misses Mamie and Ida Serley with
with their brother, Fred. visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. \. Coleson re-
Gently. They also visited at the Bek-
kedal camp. where their brother. Ed
ward is scaling.