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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24

hne farming lands and farm
houses. The farmers were all
busy harvesting. The people of
Wisconsin don't want to think
that they are the only ones Wis
lied by Jack Frost. Both states
nave had their corn and potatoes
frozen, some fields being hit
pretty hard. After we crossed
'he boundary line between Ohio
and Penn, farming lands grew
SARGE. Then came hills and
inning. We saw some interest
nS sights going thru the Allie
enemy mountains and around
horseshoe Curve. We stopped
IL Harrisburg and had a good
'O0S %, at the capitol city.
ms was the first state where
W. noticed women doing real
] manual labor. We saw hun
v'suS OF women working on rail
,'aas IN wrecking crews and as
"Ion hands. These are the
snis which bring to a PERSONS
lnd the fact that this country
'Tsally at war.
There was little to interest," ne
Sae state OF New Jersey, except
~ We crossed the Delaware at
y, luton so you see Washington
q nothing on us. We did the
~ n thing he did.
~. nc ned Cross surely did there
@;5e all the way for us. At the
S, S Of Chicago, Fort WAYNE,
o osOurg, Philadelphia, thew
h. Us sandwiches. cigarettes,
sr5 SsS0, &c candy, fruit and postal
l. u; ), They are helping US here
Fr; T. T every way they can.
a5,;no island used to be an in
d n Bo station for immigrants,
49, /" mas changed a great deal
RstioD It Il, is mostly an outgoing
a,rs ara 'oF sailors, although
Aue ;at ~ d lew immigrants and
.,Ssr ny. lia5erned Germans on the
b iDts tue OF the fence from us.
SFned guys look good to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24

Reports came in from Catfish
lake that much damage is being
done to property belonging to
residents on that lake by young
lads. Several boats have been
damaged and other. property
molested. An investigation is
being made by officials.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24

Iohn Harvey Of Cleburne,
Texas, now with DR.. H. II. John
ston on his annual vacation on
the Eagle waters. has been
awarded the famous Winchester
Junior Rifle Corps medal, accord
ing to notification received re-
Gently.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
Are Doing Their Bit.

Making ammunition for the
doughboys is another way OF
helping to win the war. Mon
day, Peter Morrison and Cyrus
Luther left Eagle River for
Barksdale to work for the Du-
pont Powder company.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
FORTY-ONE FOR . CAMP
Villas County Soldiers Were
Entrained Monday Send
off Given the Boys.

N~S~S NNAS< ~ WV 800 OAA
the Monday morning train under
the leadership of Tony Matycek,
were given a royal send-off by the
citizens of the county.
Sunday the soldiers were given
a dinner at Masonic hall, at which
time Judge Alex Higgins eulogized
the American soldier, the one best
bet on earth-the boys who will
be in at the finish when the Amer
lean flag is planted in Berlin.
Monday morning led by Capt.
Daniel Graham, a Civil war vet
eran, as standard bearer and fol-
lowed by the band, the entraining
soldiers were marched to the
train.
The following went to Camp
Grant:
George Thompson
Rheinhold Ferg
Wallie Albert Adams
Herman Halpap
Arthur ames Phelps
Mike Skori
Edward Ted LaChance
Fremont Dayton West
William Lukus
Edward Hunt
Anthony Edward Matycek
Morsace Franklin Confair
Thomas Albert Madsen
Leonard P. Perry
John Thomas Greek
Stanley kirkham Nokes
William Charles Zastrow
Harold Duranso
Edward Herman Radue
Bernard Knutson
Paul .Markowski
Simonis Zironas
John Lapinski
Emil Matthew Kinner
Jacob Ernest Van Der Heyden
Anthony Smuhl
Edward lsaacson
George Eric Granbeck
ohm Peter Johnson
Levi Deverney
Richard White
The following joined the above
contingent at various cities along
the line for Camp Grant:
Andrew Dilda
Matthew John Augilis
Louis Zastrow
Walter Peters
Henry 6. N. Freed
Robert John Wolf
Otto Kovic
Alvin Richard Skibbe
Ernest Ebersold
Alois Sailer
Nully and Reed entrained yes
terday at Rhinelander for Camp
Grant, Behn and Stein to follow
later:
James Nulty
Ralph Alvin Reed
Ernest Behn
Prosper Joseph Stein
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
Is Giving Fritz He'll"
France, June 9, 1913.

Dear George: | am dropping
Won few lines from the battle
fields of France. | received
YOUR letter some time ago. For
which thank you very much.
Well this sure is some life. 1t
beats deer hunting all to pieces.
Say will you tell Mrs. Jackson l
received their letter and also my
best regards for | have only this
one sheet OF paper to write on.
Will write them later.
| also received the Villas COun-
E News. Well | am glad to
hear that the President is doing
so much towards helping us
over here tor we sure will need
all we can get. But we are 60
ing TO win. You no doubt have
read in the papers what the sec
Ond division has done. Well
thank God | am one of them
and am very proud of it. Well
must close hoping this reaches
YOU safe. | remain yours as
ever,
! Christ Rasmussen,
l7th F. A. Battery ''B''
A. E. F.
?. S.: Send my regards to all.
Hope to return soon and tell you
all about it.
Copy of a letter received by
Geo, E. O'Connor from Chris
Rasmussen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
IN HIS WAY TO FRANCE

Morrison, Fighting lrishmen
From Villas County, is On
His Way "Over There
Look Out, Fritz. You're a
Goner.
Mike Morrison, late of Great
axes naval training station, is
now on his way across to wallop
h h"S Hill and writes his friends
nIbis trip from Great Lakes to
Ellis Island. Mike SAYS:
'''''' Ellis Island, N. Y.
July 18th.
Dear Mr.. Menefee:
No more Great Lakes Tor me,
Of least not for a while anyhow.
lief there Friday morning and
landed at Ellis Island about two
o'clock Sunday morning. HAD
very interesting trip. made so
by the Red Cross, praise be to
that society. We went thru the
states of Indiana, Ohio, Penn,
and New Jersey into New York.
Indiana and Ohio have some
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
Can Fish in Lac Vieux Desert.

Anglers in the of Lac Vieux Desert who have
been pinched repeatedly by Michigan game wardens,
ply their with the following letter being self
explanatory.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24

Mr.. H J. Oberhotzer
Eagle River, Wis.
Dear Strive in receipt of letter from Mr..
John Baird, Commissioner Game Fish and Forest
Fire Department of the State OF Michigan IN which
he states follows:
II am nstrucng deputies adjacent to the Miehi-
gan Wisconsin boundary to extend the privilege OF
fishing from boats that part OF Lac Vieux Desert
Lake living in Michigan in accordance with the laws
OF the State without nonresident anglers license
presuming that the same privilege will be extended
to residents of Michigan that part of the lake
lying in Wisconsin"
Yours very truly
STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24

Copy of a letter received by
Geo. E. O'Connor from Chris
Rasmussen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-07-24
Christ Rasmussen,
l7th F. A. Battery "B",
II II

P. S.: Send my regards to all.
Hope to return soon and tell you
all about it.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
BOILERMAkERS
 ORDERED NUT TO RETURN ID WORK

OAKLAND, July 14.-Approximately $500 boilermakers employed in ship yards on this side of San Francisco bay, engaged in filling government contracts. were ordered tonight not to return to work tomorrow because of the alleged failure of the shipbuilding companies to adhere to the scale of wages established by the Macey wage adjusting commission.
 The boilermakers' representatives announced their decision at the con- clusion of a mass meeting attended by more than 2,20O workers who voted not to return to work until the wage question with their employers had been adjusted Satisfactorily.
 Virtually every shipyard in the East Bay section, filling government con- tracts, will be affected by the order, including the Alameda plant of the Bethlehem Shipbuilding corporation.
 The scale which the boilermakers assert is not being adhered to was es- tablished by a federal wage adjust ment board of the United States ship ping board last winter.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
Success Marks Operations In
 Albania Region

LONDON, July 14.-Teleeraphing Thursday, Reuters correspondent on the Macedonian front says:
 "The allied operations in southern Albania are resulting m one success after another in spite of the difficult nature of the country. There are no roads in the battle zone and comnu nications are being kept up over mule. paths.
 While the Italians are pushing along on the western wing and in the center, the French are making good progress in the Bosnia region by overcoming enemy resistance and capturing the ridge of kosnitza and the descending slopes.
 "The French advance in the valley of the Tomorica river threatens the important town of Berat which prob ably will be captured in a few days. Surrenders by the Austrians are more frequent, especially among the SIavs, who are dead tired of cam paigning. The Austrians are burn ing depots and villages which they abandon.
 "AII information obtainable is to the effect that the enemy's position in southern Albania is seriously compromised and that there prob ably will be,a further retreat in the north, thus freeing our communi- cations between western Macedonia and the Adriatic coast"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
AMERICAN
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WASHINGTON, July 14.-Gener- al Pershing's communque for yes terday received by the war de- partment, is as follows:
 Section A-There is nothing of importance to report.
 Section B-In the Chateau Thier- ry region July 10 to il there was activity on both sides, mostly that of infantry. A German patrol numbering 40 and equipped with light machine guns opened fire on the American lines near Torcy and was driven back, leaving at least three killed. Our own patrols were active. A patrol of eight German plaf,es attacked an Ameri- can photographic mission at 8 o'clock in the morning seven kilo- meters behind the German lines.
 The Marne sector-Our artillery fire continues much in excess of hostile fire. Fires and explosions in the vicinity of JauIginne were evidently caused by our artillery fire. An enemy patrol of six men was fired on by our troops and dis appeared.
 The Lorraine sector was unusu- ally quiet July 9-10, with decrease in enemy rifle and machine gun fire and aerial activity.
 In the Woevre, July 8 and g, enemy machine gun and rifle fire were very active along the entire sector. Enemy anti bat teries heavily sheIIed the allied planes, which consistently patrolled the enemy lines all day.
 In the Munster sector, July 10, German machine gun. fire was about normal. Our patrols were very active in reconnaissance.
 The Altkirsch sector was very quiet July g and 10.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
SOCIAL DISEASES
 ARE O|V DECREASE
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WASHINGTON, July 14-FTgures made public today by the army medi- cal corps furnish striking proof of the success with which social disease among the troops is being curbed here and in France as a result of cleaning up campaigns in communities near the camps.
 In France the rate reported on June l3 showed less than one new case Der thousand men each week, the average annual rate per thousand for that pe riod being: National guard 76; regular army 9S; national army 12s. Medical authorities estimate the annual rate in the United States for all troops at 21 per thousand, which would mean one new case per thousand every two weeks. This disease, it is stated claimed more victims than any other communicable disease during the De- rlod from September to May and more men were withdrawn from active serv- ice on account of it than because of injuries.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
AFRICANS MAY
 bE CUT DOWNO ON
 TOBACCO COSUPP[Y
Government Control Likely; Ration Cards a Possibility
 Due to Heavy Demands on
 Weed for Military Forces
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WASHINGTON. July 14.-Govern- ment control of the tobacco industry may result from the heavy require- ments of the allies and the American military forces abroad. Rationing of the American population is believed to be possibility.
 The war industries board an- nounced that it has been conducting m investigation to determine the r,- quirements abroad and the amount that must be conserved. It estimates approximately two-t thirds of the leaf tobacco raised in the country in 1917 VIII be available for American manu- lecturers.
 Out of this must come cigaret and pipe tobacco for troops not yet over seas and exports of manufactured to- bacco in addition to cigarets and to- bacco purchased here for Belgium
 The crop ill 1917 was 1.196. 900. eco pounds, and of this the board est mates $50, ,0e000O pounds will be manufacturers. while 346, ,00o. oe0 pounds of leaf will be available for export to the allies
 What Others Do In War
 Tobacco issued to the military forces , to approximately 15g000,o00 pounds Il year. the board said.
 england and France each allot .J per cent of their entire consumption to the army and navy. while Italy allow her military forces 45 per cent. The total yearly consumption of the entire populations of these countries. the board estimates at 3S1.000,000 pounds, or Al million more than this country is able to export.
 Persons who pointed to possible gov ernment control in order 10 assure to- bacco for the allies and American. forces, declared that it is more than probable that with the allied armies consuming between 10 and 45 per cent Of the total consumption in allied countries. American forces would use more than 90 per cent of the total amount used in the United States. Per Capita Consumption The war industries board quotes the annual per capita consumption of the united States and the allies as fol- | lows: Italy two pounds; France 3h pounds; Great Britain, pounds; the United States, 7l2 pounds
 England, France and Italy are now chiefly dependent upon imports from the United States as their imports from other tobacco growing countries have been materially reduced through lack of shipping and inability to i'm port from Turkey and Bulgaria.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
WAR SUMMARY
(Bv The Associated Press)

Bad weather in France and Flanders and operations are far below normal Nowhere have there been engagements except trench raids and patrol en-. counters.
 Big guns are constantly hammering away at opposing positions in several sectors, particularly on the American front along the Marne, on the sectors held by the British near Albert, Kem- mel Hill and Ypres. and near Corey. where the French face the enemy.
 There is no indication that the date is at hand for the expected offensive by the Germans. Military observers. however believe that with a cessation of the rains and the drifting away of the low lying clouds an attempt at big drive will be made.
 Apparently all is ready in the en- tente camps.
 British troops in Macedonia seem- ingly have started operations against the Teutons which may develop west along the battle front and eventually conform with the successful drive that is being carried out by the French and Italians in Albania. West of the town of Doran, which lies on the railroad north of Saloniki. the British have de- livered a blow against the Bulgarians. Details of the operations are lacking. but it is not unreasonable to assume that it had in view the ultimate cap- ture of the railroad line running northward from Uskub and the out flanking of the enemy lines northeast of Monastir.
 In Albania the French and Italians are giving the enemy no rest, pressing him back daily mile after mile over the trackless country and capturing strategic positions and villages. The latest French official communication shows that the French troops have taken the villages of Marta and Cram shi, which brings their flank much nearer Lake Ochrida-
 The morale of the Austrians is. said | to be extremely bad and surrenders of war-worn soldiers are reported con stantly to be taken place.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
GERMAN

BERLIN, July 14.-(Via london) The official communication is- sued by the war office today fol- lows:
 There was lively artillery ac- tivity on the western bank of the Avre today. It was revived during the evening on the rest of the front in conjunction with the conveying engagements.
 There have been local engage ments at the wood of ViIIers Cotte- rets. The enemy attacked in the evening west of Chateau Thierry, but was sanguinarily repuIsed. The harrassing fire at night was lively at times.
 "Our bombing squadrons made night attacks against enemy rail- way works on the French coast be- tween Dunkirk and BouIogne; at Abbeville, and in the regions of liIIers, St. Pol, DouIIens and Crecy -en- -vaIois and at viiIers Cot tersts."
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
C0NGRESSMEN
 REST;SESS|0N
 WORkREv|EWED ]
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 WASHINGTON, July 14.-The eXo- dus of congressman from Washing ton for a summer vacation was in full swing today. Most senators departed under the agreement made yesterday to suspend important business until August 24, although few remain to hold perfunctory sessions Mondays and Thursdays each week required by law. Many representatives left town in an ticipation of formal agreement by the house tomorrow for similar vacation until August 19.
 Beginning with adoption of the reso- lution for a declaration of war on Aus tria Hungary on December [, the rec ord of congress is considered remark able in view of the unprecedented inn portance of most of the problems pre- scented.
 Agricultural Bill A final cleanup of minor odds and ends of legislation awaits both senate and house at their session Monday. The house plans to pass the BPS, 900 agricultural appropriation bill with the 1 $40 wheat price amendment elimin- ated. It is expected to postpone wa | terpower develooment legislation. Revenue Measure Drafting of the revenue measure will be begun tomorrow by the house ways and means committee behind closed doors.
 i During vacations conferees on a few measures, including the oil land leas- ing bill will meet. Railroad Control | In addition to the war resolution and appropriation bills totalling billions of dollars. the principal measures enacted at this session of congress were: To place railroads under government oper- ation during the war
 Authorizing the president to control telegraphs, telephone. cable and radio | lines until peace is declared ( War Finance Corporation
 Creating war finance corporation 1 to aid the government and private business during the war. | Extending espionage and seditior laws.
 The Overman bill giving the presl- dent authority to reorganize and co. ordinate government departments.
 Draft Law Extension Extending the draft law to youth: attaining their ma ajority and also tC subjects of the allies and certain neu. trals.
 Authorizing an additional sS, 1000, 900, 900 in Liberty bonds.
 In addition congress also adopted the resolution submitting to the state a proposed national prohibition amend ment to the federal constitution whil the house adopted and the senate i expected to act soon after the holida, on that for similar woman suffrag g amendment.
 Five Talks By Chief
 Five times thus far during the ses sion. President Wilson has addresse, the senate and house in joint session ol December to recommend war witt , Austria; on January and again Feb ruary II regarding peace problems; ol January to recommend federal con trol of railroads and on May 27 to hay congress remain in session and pro ceed with new war revenue legislatio now being framed by the house way and means committee.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
SAMM|ES AND PO|LUS
 CELEBRATE LIBERTY
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WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN FRANCE, July 14.-On all Ameri- can fronts soldiers joined their French comrades in celebrating the French fete day. The Americans wore the French national emblem and decorat- ed their billets and motor cars with French flags. The villages in. the rear of the lines were profusely dec orated with flags of all the allies.
 Showers failed to keep the crowds indoors. Soldiers and civilians promenaded the streets and ex- changed holiday greetings.
 While there was no set program the Americans entered into the spirit of the day in the same way they celebrated Independence day. Those who were able to obtain passage went to Paris. Others remained at their posts. 'mingling with the French soldiers and civilians and renewing pledges that the two republics will fight until victory is attained.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
BRITISH

LONDON, July 14.-The British war office announcement today reads:
 "A hostile raidine party was driv- en off with loss last night east of locre.
 "The hostile artillery has been active northwest of Albert. west of kemmsl hill and south and south east of Ypres.
 "Our own artillery has been active at a number of points"
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
ALLIED HEROES
 MARCH IN PARIS
 0N BAST|LE DAY
Americans Honored With Prominent Position In. Great Parade; Britisher
 Comments U. $. at Dinner
DAY IN PHOENIX

The Independence day of France, the anniversary Of the fall of the bastile. was celebrated in Phoenix yesterday by the display of the flag of that republic.
 For the first time in the history
 of Arizona the French tri-coIor was displayed on the state house, the official building of the com monwealth. Likewise for the first time, the French colors were fly ing on the pole of the Maricopa county court house.
 French flags were also displayed at many of the residences and the occasion was commemorated by reference to the day and its pecu- liar significance this year in ser mons at the different churches of Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
PROTECTS GRAIN FARMER
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WASHINGTON, July 14.-Protection for the wheat farmer against arbitrary grading of his wheat and noncompeti- tive buying is provided for in the food administrations wheat and flour con- trol plan for the 1918 crop announced today.
 At the principal primary markets an open market is maintained where producer and consumer will be pro- tected through natural competitive ac- tivities. The food administration grain corporation is prepared to buy all wheat offered at the new prices fixed by the president for the various pri- mary markets.
 If the farmer or dealer is dissatisfied with the buyers grading the wheat may be shipped direct to the grain cor poration at any primary market.
Arizona republican., 1918-07-15
NEWSPAPERS THINK EUROPE READY FUR
 HONORABLE PEACE
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STOCKHOLM, July 14.-Discussing Germany's new peace offensive,' Scandinavian newspapers give prolni- hence to Berlin dispatches picturins Germany as ready for peace They deal particularly with the imperial chancellor's alleged renunciation of Belgium. Some print dispatches from Switzerland and other points in an effort to show that the entente coun- tries are in receptive mood for peace.
 The Social Demokdaten of this city. the organ of Hjalmar Granting. former minister of finance, publishes in large type translation of an appeal made by the French socialists. The paper thinks this is very important docu- ment, as it proves the existence among a large section of the French labor circles of a desire for an honorable peace by understanding"
 The Svenska Morgan Bladt, of Stockholm, features a Berne dispatch giving the text of an appeal sent to President Wilson by the Geneva Com mittee for Obtaining Genuine Peace This appeal asks President Wilson Ito take serious consideration of the German chancellor's speech