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SveÌŒt = World. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1911-1939, 1918-10-03

houslisty. Stejne zap6l solo
sbormistr porucik Rytff, jenz
vyvolalo pozornost vsech prfto'
mnvch. Po pfecteni evangelia
promlnvil nlistni faraf o vtzs1a
rnu 0eskoslovenske armady. -
PAX zspel zbor mas Smetandv
''Zapad" a latinsky DE pro
fundis.''
Name opet o jednu zasluhu
vice a nabyvame vetsf pozorno
sti u Francouzd. Podobne zpra
Wy potesi jist6 j Vas, nebot' jed,
ma Sc zde o nasi vyspelost. Stej
ne zpravy z bojist6 jsou den re
dine potesitelnejsi a lspech spo
jencl stale velky.
u -NvAi jist9 kazdy v6fi v nase
vtezstvf a skutacny prevrat.
Doufate Wy a v9rfme j my v 4
speech mas Radostn6jsi bude Sc
tkani $ nasimi donna i s Vami
possv6tovem tprevratu.
NJ avytrvati az do konce - to
jest lheslem naAm!l
Ztlravf Vas srdecne Vas F.
,Holubs a4
4 s
Dopis Francie ktery obdr-
zela pi. Rehorova, 8611 FAom
ave-, Cd sveho syna Ralpha c.,
sergt. v Americke armadeazni :
.Draha pMatinko! Nemci jsou
ma uteku. DIE vsech okolnosti
"a kratko budeme donna. Caste
mad nami Sc vzn, ,9sou nemecka
latadla ktera pousti vybusne
bomby do nasich zakopG. Rad
bych ved6!, jak asi 2 te valky
vyvaznu jsem ma rade jako O.
statni. Ud6lali mne poddGstoj
nikem a nyni muslin zkouset
plyn, uGit vojiny .kdy majf brat
helmy proti plynu,a kdy je ma
il sundat. Kratce jsem zodpove
den "a celou 'tetu, kdyby mela
byt plynem otravena. Prosel
jssm skolu jak pouzivat rdzne
ma boje, upevnovat mortary, "a
chazet rucnimi granaty, pou-
stet' mraky 'plynu. Take jak Sc
chraHit pred otravnymi pIyny,
hazet tekuty ohen atd. z .mych
zkusenosti We valce bych mohl
!napsat objemnou knlhu.
Vas syn Ralph G. Rehor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
THRIFT STAMP
CONFERENCE

L. NJ. Nash returned home Tuesday
night from Milwaukee where he had
been in conference with other Chair
men in the state which was held at
the Hotel Pfister for the Thrift Stamp
campaign. It proved to be very en-
thusiastic campaign. Mr.. Nash said,
"It was one Of the most interesting
conferences | ever attended, and one
of the busiest ones. We were at it
from nine o'clock in the morning until
so late in the afternoon that l had to
run to catch my train which leaves
Milwaukee at five o'clock" Plans
were laid for extra and determined
effort on the part of all County Chair
men in their respective districts for
securing subscriptions for Thrift
Stamps. Mr.. Nash is anxious that the
city of Grand Rapids and Wood County
should do their full share in the Thrift
Stamp campaign.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
STATE news ITEMS
Telegraphie Glance Of Events
Through Wisconsin.
u. OF w. LOYALTY Is UPHELD
s. A. Menken, President of the Ma
tonsi Security League, Visits
Madison and commends Work
Of tho institution.

Madison, May lathe University
Of Wisconsin Is officially cleared by
the National Security league of any
suspicion of disloyalty or lack of patri-
otto ardOr. In addition, the league of
icially praises its unusually effective
patriotic effort during the ws- and
bears testimony to the excellent work
done by its students, faculty and alum
nj alike. This certificate of patriotic
character was given by S. AtanwoOd
Menken of New York, president of the
league, after Mr.. Menken had taken
hurried journey from New York TO
Madison, for the sole purpose of i'll
yestigating at first hand the recent
McElrOy incident. Mr.. Menkeh fur
ther said that a statement would un-
doubtedly be forthcoming in a day or
two from Professor McElroy himself
denying the correctness of some of the
statements attributed to him concern
ing the university and its students, the
latter Of whom he is reported TO have
denounced as damned PruSsianS" and
disloyal during speech made in the
stock pavilion OF the university on
April &. Professor McElrOy's ire was
particularly aroused, according TO Mr..
Menken, when the audience showed
restlessness during the reading of the
war message Of the president. There
upon he said: amy man who does not
In all things subscribe fully to these
sentiments expressed by President
Wilson is a traitor, not only to his
country, but to all humanity" This,
said Mr.. Menken, the audience took to
mean generalization while Professor
McElroy, laboring under a great strain
because Of an arduous speaking cam
paign, and annoyed at the restlessness
In the hall, intended it as a personal
gibe at his hearers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Miss lusk's Moral Code.

Waukesha, May 14.-To eliminate
the woman who stands in the way OF
her love Is the normal attitude of any
woman bred in the atmosphere of fam
lily prayer and the ten commandments.
With this remarkable moral code
evolved for Miss Grace Lusk, on trial
for the murder of Mrs. Mary Neman
Roberts, wife of DR.. David Roberts,
Miss Lusk's counsel went into court TO
select jury that is TO hear the sen
sational testimony. The unexpected
and sensational stand was decided up
on at the last minute after confer
ence following the arrival in Wauke-
sha 81 james VI. Clancy, engaged to
conduct the fight with Henry Lockney
and J. E. Lowry. After an hours SEES
sion with Miss Lusk Clancy emerged
with volume of psychology in which
Miss Lusk had underscored several
passages.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

We wonder how it feels to be 80 or
100 years of age. Whenever anyone
reaches such an age it is an indication
they inherit longevity, as well as the
fact they have taken pretty good care
of themselves to reach such an age.
Ira Purdy, an old resident of this city
and member of the Masonic and
Eastern Star lodges, was honored by
the Eastern Star celebrating his birth
day on Wednesday evening last. He
had passed the 90 milestone of his
existence, and is still enjoying pretty
good health. For many years his
birthday has been the occasion in both
Lodges for recognition of this event.
A banquet was served with eighty
five covers in honor Of this occasion,
that had the special decoration of four
birthday cakes, in honor of Mrs. F. w.
Burt, Mrs. J. E. Ingraham, Mrs. o.
Dennis and Mrs. Susan Mcfarland,
each of whom knew Grandpa Purdy
for many years and they were all call
ed upon for short addresses. Mr..
Purdy's birthday is always the oc-
casion for special program, good eats
and good social time. The doings
on this occasion will be among the
pleasant memories of his life. Every
one present expressed a sincere wish
that ne would be spared for his hun
dreth birthday and continue to enjoy
equally good health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
PASS OVERMAN BILL
MEASURE WINS IN HOUSE BY
VOTE OF 2e5 TO 2.
Amendment to Exempt Commerce Body
From Powers of Act Defeated
Now Goes to President

Washington, May 15.-The long fight
In congress over the Overman bill. EN-
powering the president TO reorganize
government departments and agencies.
ended with passage of the measure -un-
amended by the house. 1t goes to
President Wilson for his signature.
The vote was 30 to >. Representa-
tives Sterling of Illinois and Ginett of
Massachusetts, both Republicans, cast
ing the only negative votes.
An amendment to exempt the inter
state commerce commission from the
operations of the measure was defeat
ed, 213 to 81.
Representative LOngworth of Ohio,
Republican, declared the bill gives the
president the authority to restore to
Secretary McAdoO all of the powers
proposed for him in the original draft
of the war finance corporation bill
Former Speaker Cannon came to the
support of the administration in the
debate. Representative Gillett of Mas
sachusetts, Republican leader, led the
fight against the bill.
Both Democrats and Republicans,
Mr. Cannon said, would continue to
support the president in the war until
victory was won. He departed from
his subject to attack George Creel,
chairman of the committee on public
Information, and said that if he had
his way he would take CFeel by the
seat Of the breeches and the back of
his neck and throw him into space"
Representative Gillett told the house
the bill proposes to abrogate the pow
ers of congress and give them over to
the president. No suggestion has been
made by the administration as to what
II hopes to accomplish under the bill,
he SaiS.
Representative Sherley of Kentucky
told the house that if time We're not
the important element in war he would
be in sympathy with all of the senti-
ments expressed by Gillett, but that in
time os war decision and action are MI
important
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
TUESDAY,
MARKET DAY

Tuesday, May ii, was market day
and the east side market square was
crowded with farmers and others who
had brought horses, cows, pigs and
other articles for sale. Considerable
interest is taken on the sale day and
a great deal of property changes hands
This was true on Tuesday this week.
Every article that is brought in, is
always sold to somebody at some price.
1t is quite interesting to the spectators
to attend these sales and listen to the
conversation and bartering that usual
ly takes place between buyer and sell
1er.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
U. S. PATROL ROUTS HUNS
Americans Force Germans to Flee in
ficardy-Lines Swept by
Machine Guns

With the American Army in France,
May 15.-An American patrol in Pi-
cardy routed a German patrol Of 20
men at night. IN this part of the front
the Germans are using searchlights
and trench mortars occasionally, al
though the artillery fire is under nor
NAL. The American front lines are
swept by enemy machine guns, but
there have been no casualties. There
is considerable activity back of the
German lines. The TOul sector, where
American troops are stationed, has
been exceedingly quiet during the last
a hours The artillery fire has been
at a minimum and there is little aerial
activity until late in the day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
PREMIER SEES LABOR ENJOYS
American Delegation Is Greeted by
Lloyd George and Entertained
at Dinner.

London, May 15.-Premier Lloyd
George received the American labor
delegation at Downing street. The
delegates We're entertained at dinner
at the house of commons by the Gen
eral Federation of Trades Unions The
guests included George Nicoll Barnes,
member Of the war cabinet; John
Hodge, minister of pensions, and John
Robert Clynes, parliamentary secre-
tary to the food control department
James Wilson, chairman of the
American delegation at the dinner re-
iterated the determination of Ameri-
can labor to support the president,
congress and the allied peoples until
freedom was won, not only for the
allies but for the people of Germany
themselves. He said the fight should
go on until the world was rid of mill
tarism for all time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Win TEN inning
GAME FROM
RAPIDS 3 TO 2
First Time In Five Years Locals Sue
ceed In Taking Initial Combat
(From Marshfeld Times)


For the first time in five years
Sunday, the local baseball team sue
ceeded in defeating Grand Rapids In
the initial game of the season. This
feat was accomplished at the Rapids
by the close count of 3 to after ten
innings of the very hardest Of baseball
battles.
From the very start of the game
close students of the national pastime
had 'hunch" that it was going to be
tight all the way. Both teams seemed
to be in mid-season form. Marshfeld
got busy in the first inning scoring
a run while Grand Rapids was held
runless until the fifth inning. The
game was played in fast time, both
sides displaying unusual pep. John
son, on the mound for the locals, held
the Rapidites to seven swats, these
being kept scattered. In the ninth
inning with the score to 1 in our
favor, some clean hitting was respon-
sible for Rapids run, making the
score two all. In the first half of
the tenth inning, the first man up for
Marshfeld was given base on balls,
stole second and came home on an in
field hit. This marker closed the
game and gave to Marshfeld it's first
victory of the year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
CALF CLUB SALE

On Tuesday afternoon, May 14th,
on the east side market square of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, was held the
Calf Club Sale. This event was the
elimination of a Calf Club conducted
by several banks of Wood County.
The banks loaned the money to the
boys and girls to buy the calves a
year ago, Yesterday the calves were
sold With the money received the
principal and interest was paid and
the balance went to the boys and girls
as profit. The majority of the ami
mails sold fairly we'll. One pure bred
Holstein bull calf, purchased at $50
sold at $165. One pure bred Guernsey
bull calf, purchased at $50, sold for
5000. One pure bred Guernsey heifer
calf, purchased at 500, sold for $3.50.
One thing that was brought out very
plainly was the fact that the animals
that had received good feed and care
were well grown and made their own
ers a good profit Good breeding is
a very important thing, but it amounts
to practically nothing unless proper
feeding and care goes with it. If you
are raising scrub cattle with scrub
feed and scrub feeding methods don't
make the mistake of thinking that you
can get high grade or pure bred and
thus easily become a successful dairy
man. 1t can't be done without feed
and care.
We feel confident that the Calf Club
has resulted in better breeds and we
hope better care and feeding on sew
eral Wood County farms. We should
start a campaign, the purpose of
which would be to put pure bred
bull on every farm in Wood County.
When the time comes that this is
accomplished our cheese and butter
output will be more than doubled. We
will be able to ship out hundreds of
carloads out of Wood County at fan
cy prices and fewer carloads out as
Gamers.
Yours for more and better live
stock,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
NOTICE TO AUTO.
Mobile DRIVERS

All automobile drivers should have
1918 license on their car at the
present time. Those driving trucks
should have truck license and not a
touring car license.
Private owners should not use gar
age and demonstrating licenses on
their cars, as they are liable to fine
by doing so.
Cars must be properly lighted, in
regard to front and rear lights when
driven after dark.
Fast driving on the bridge, at the
Intersection of street corners and other
dangerous places in the city is strict
ly prohibited, and when in these places
drivers should have their car under
control at all times.
The law in regard to these matters
VIII De strictly enforced. and drivers
should govern themselves accordingly.
R. S. Payne, Chief of Police.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

The Sale which took place at the
Chambers Livery Stable Wednesday
afternoon, was largely attended and
considerable business was done. Mr..
Chambers sold most of his buggies and
harnesses, etc, that he was anxious
to dispose of. All of his horses were
driving horses and therefore not SO
favorable for the purpose of working
on the farm. The sale however was
satisfactory and Mr.. Hamiel proved
himself a successful auctioneer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. w. Brazeau re-
turned home Tuesday evening from a
business and pleasure trip to Wash
ington, D. c. While in Washington
they were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
C. E. LaVigne, with whom they had
delightful visit and report them both
enjoying prosperity and good health.
They wish to be remembered to their
Grand Rapids relatives and friends.
Mr.. Brazeau had legal matters to look
after before the Interstate Commerce
Commission for his firm,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Lumber Train on Fire.

New Lisbon. May 14.-Residents Of
this city witnessed an impressive sight
when several fiat cars filled with blaz-
ing lumber pulled into the city at 60
mile gait. The trainnen discovered
the fire after leaving Secedah, aban-
doned the rest of the train and rushed
with the blazing pile to New Lisbon
for water. The fire department saved
all but one Of the ears.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
URGE u. S. CONTROL OF RIVER
Mississippi Valley Waterways Body
Expected to Favor Plan for
Lower Mississippi.

ST. Louis, May 15.-Delegates from
every state bordering on the Missfs-
sippi river attended here the first an
nual convention of the Mississippi Val
ley Waterways association, which is
to discuss plans for increasing river
traffic with a view to relieving freight
congestion 1t is probable that a
resolution will be passed urging the
government 10 take over the lower por-
ton of the river and operate it in
much the same way 1t does the Erie
canal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
HUN "SUBS" FAIL TO RETURN
Whole Squadron Of New Large Type
of Submarines Is Unac-
counted For.

Zurich, May ia whole squadron
of German submarines, of new large
type, failed to return after cruise,
according to information received
from a German source. The new type
U-boats are said TO be most unsatisfac-
tory, being too unwieldy to maneuver
rapidly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Philadelphia Drops German.

Philadelphia, May discrimination
Of the study Of German from the pub
lie high schools Of this city was voted
by the board of education. The ques-
ton had been discussed for some time
and great interest had been manifest
ed. Petitions were presented from
city councils and score Of patriotic
organizations asking that German be
Dire cpped.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
No More Ioos

Prescott, May 14.-John Colby, who
has been superintendent and manager
for the Mississippi Boom company of
st. Paul, Mimi, for many years, says
that this month will wind up the log
ging busines on the Mississippi river
and Lake St. CroiX. The large mill at
Hudson. which has been In operation
day and night for SO many years. and
the last mill on Lake st. Croix, will be
Giismantled and the machinery sold
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Stops Runaway Team.

Rhinelander, May IA runaway
team was about to crash into two au-
tos when Arthur Richards made dive
for the horses. He was knocked down
and the wagon wheels passed over him,
but he succeeded in gaining his feet
and, Jumping on the wagon, was able
to secure the lines, turn the team to
one side and stop them. He suffered
no III effects.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
JAMES GORDON BENNETT DIES
American Newspaper Publisher Is
Dead at His Villa in South
ern France.

New York, May 15.-James Gordon
Bennett, proprietor of the New York
Herald, the Evening Telegram and the
Paris edition Of the New York Herald.
died at his villa in southern France.
according to a private, cablegram re-
coived here. Mr.. Bennett had been Ii
f,r some time. He had resided abroad
for many years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

5 Ashland, May 14.-George W. Wei
don, who has the distinction of having
been county superintendent Of schools
in two Wisconsin counties-Pierce and
Forest-holding that position in For.
est county now, has been elected prin-
cipal Of the Ashland county training
school for teachers at salary Of ST.
S75 per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
YANK FElLS 9Th HUN PLANE
serat. Frank L. 6ayiies OF New Bed.
ford (Mass.) Adds TO His
Record.

Paris, May 15.-Aviator Frank Bay
lies Of New Bedford. Mass. has just
shot down his eighth enemy machine.
Lieutenant Guerin. the French "ace."
who has 23 victories to his credit, has
been wounded In the side during .
duel with German airman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Mrs. Susan A Scribner, who has
been spending the winter in the south,
with her sister, Mrs. Edward King Of
Merrill, has returned with them and
is now at Merrill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
PLATINUM Is cOMMANDEERED
Government Also Seizes Iridium and
Palladium for War Purposes
Price Is Fixed

Washington, May 15.-All platinum
held by refners, some importers. man
ufacturing jewellers and large dealers
has been Communicated by the gov
ernment The price fixed is S105 per
troy ounce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Bows MannIed by Train.

Marshfield, May 14.-Chester Tros-
sen. seven, and George Conway, FIVE,
We're run over by a freight train while
at play among the cars. The Trossen
boy had his left leg crushed so badly
that it was amputated at the knee,
while his friend had his right leg sew
cred at the hip. The latter's left limb
is also badly injured. but may be
saved
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16

Mrs. Lillian elise and daughter
Dorothy accompanied Mrs. Arthur
Curtis to her home in Wausau Tues
day evening. Mrs Curtis has been a
guest at the elise home for a few
days the past week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-05-16
Work or Enlist.

Hudson, May 14.-Owing Co series
of acts ranging from petty depreda-
tons and rowdyish performances BY
young men, officers Of the law at bud
son have got busy and adopted q
slogan, work, E1list or Get Out.