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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-08-23


RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT
III memory of Sidney E. Smith who
died August 2, 1918.
$50 let him sleep that dreamless
sleep,
Our sorrows clustering round his
head;
Be comforted, We loved who weep
He lives with God-he is not
dead
Once again death hath summoned a
Brother Odd Fellow, and the golden
gateway to the Eternal City has opened
to welcome him in his home. He has
completed his work in the ministering
to the wants of the afflicted, in she'd
ding light into darkened souls and i'll
bringing joy into the places of misery,
and as his reward has received the
plaudit, well DONE" from the Supreme
Master.
And Whereas, the all-wise and merci-
full Father has called our beloved and
respected Brother home,
And Whereas, he having been a true
and faithful brother of our Mystic Or
der therefore be it
Resolved, that Ladysmith Lodge No.
10 l. O. O. t., in testimoney of her
loss, tenders to the family of the de-
ceased brother our sincere coincidence
in this deep affection, and that copy
of these resolutions be sent to the
family.
JAMES HAYES,
r. j. SANDS,
Committee.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
NEW FOOD REGULATIONS

The new food regulations which have just been issued by the national food admin istration and which were published in the Wednesday morning edition of The Citizen for the first time, should be preserved by ev- eryone in the district. These regulations are the answer of America to her allies pleas for assistance, and the part which the allies are to play in the war in the future depends to considerable extent upon just how the regulations are observed
 These new regulations supersede the ones under which the local food conservation cam paign was launched Those who are observ- ing the old ones should change at once to the 1lew as lar as can be done with the supplies which can be obtained on the local market It is not expected that the new regulations can be fully observed here for the present, as the supply of substitutes for wheat flour are not to be procured now in sufficient quanti- ties to make this permissible.
 But they should be observed as nearly las possible The exact amount of each sub stitute on hand in the local market will be ascertained under the direction of Local Food Administrator L. C. Hess, and the proper recommendation to the territorial food ad- Iln1H1StTatOr. lnlS WOrk Will De carrleQ out as rapidly as possible and Fairbanksans set tie down to the task of saving more food supplies.
 There is no reason, however, why the new regulations should not be observed even before the proportions of wheat flour and its substitutes are determined. Wheat is only one of the foods to be saved. The people have been informed regarding the regulations, and every true American will at once comply with them as far as can be done
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
THE FARMERS PART

Yesterday President Wilson addressed a message to the American farmer in which he described the great part which they will play in the achievement of victory and what they must do to fully carry out their part The most serious problems of the war are prob ably those of food and shipping, and food is not the lesser of the two
 Although by conservation we can add to the surplus of food, no amount of conserva- ton can add to the visible supply of food stuffs in the world Only greater produc- tion can assure us the full measure of victory and righteous peace.
 The Presidents message should be taken home by every farmer in the land The rec ord of American farmers last year, the great est ever made, is sufficient guarantee that they will not fall down this year, the most critical Of the war But haphazard farming won't accomplish the desired results. Intelligent foresight, as Mir. Wilson points out, is abso- lutely necessary now.
 This message of the President is meant as much for the farmer of Alaska as of Hi nois or any other section. Our products may not be as great as more thickly populated dis tricts, and our agricultural industry is not so highly developed, but it is important, and on it we will depend more than we have ever done heretofore for many supplies.
 Although several weeks must eapse before there can be any preparations for farming in this country, it is not too early to lay out the work for the coming year. The Alaska farm CT, by following closely the lines laid down by the President, is sure to come more fully into his own this year than ever before.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
CATCHING THE SLACKERS

The American, British and Canadian governments are arranging to prevent slack CTS from military service from evading duty by taking up their residence in the territory of each nation. The agreement which has been drawn up providing for compulsory en- listment of such persons according to the regu- lations of the country in which they are at present residing will draw thousands of young men who have hitherto laughed at all con- scription laws.
 After months of recruiting campaigns in America, the Canadian and British officials are convinced that there is no other manner i'll which their citizens may be induced to as sume the duties devolving upon them as citi- zens and are now going after them without gloves.
 Nor is this kind of stacker confined to Canada and England. It is known that many Americans of draft age made theiir way into Canadian territory in spite of regulations against it. But they have only postponed their time. The proposed agreement will give them the option of returning willingly, but if they do not choose to do so, they will auto matically become subject to prevailing con- scription laws.
 This is sensible agreement and saves lots of bother for the future. It should have been made months ago, and hundreds of men would have been added to the armies of all three countries. If these people are receiv- ing benefits under a flag and refuse to return to their own flag, it is no more than right that they should support the flag of the coun- try in which they reside.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
AUSTRIA AS PEACE-MAKER

The assertion of Count Czernin that he is convinced that further peace talk between the United States government and Austria would probably lead to peace has one serious drawback It was this fact which, more than anything else, led to Americas declaration of war against Austria.
 This is the undoubted influence which Germany is known to exercise in all Austrian affairs. In other words, when Germany pulls the strings the Austrian puppet jumps The Austrian suggestion for more peace talks is apparently only another German endeavor to start separate peace discussions among the ranks of her enemies.
 The suggestion of Count Czernin is by no means new. Before the United States ever declared war upon Austria, the same move was advocated by Count Michael Kar- olyi, who is described as the leader of the Austrian independents. He stated that Aus tria had no territorial ambitions and was the most suitable power to act as mediator.
 At the time this suggestion was made, it was not given serious attention, nor is it likely that Count Czernin will fare any better The allies know the meaning of Germany's recent peace declarations, and any move now coming from Vienna will not be received with any thing but suspicion. Only a definite break between the two empires will enable Austria to get sympathetic hearing
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
WEEKS LOSSES FROM HUN SUBS
 SHOW INCREASE
Associated PreSs)

LONDON, Jan 31.-The losses of the British merchant marine fleets from the German submarine cam paign again took jump the past week, according to the official week ly statement of the British admiral ty. During the week ending We'd nesday night fifteen ships were sunk by the U-boats, nine of which were over 1,600 tons and seven of less than that size.
 The admiralty states that there is no cause for uneasiness over the increase, and that the tonnage was not excessive. The allied patrols are declared to have the submarines we'll controlled and are improving methods all the time. Unfavorable weather is said to have been the biggest factor in the increased losses.
 The admiralty also points out that today closes the first year of the German unrestricted submarine cam paign, which was inaugurated for the purpose of starving England and France into peace terms. It was the boast of the German government that this would be accomplished in six months, but there is no indica- tion of this ever being accomplished Since last April each month has seen a decreasing number of vessels sunk and a larger number of submarines captured or sunk. It is not claimed that the menace has been wiped out, but 1t Is declared that it Is now under control and that there is no danger of it shutting off supplies from across the Atlantic to the al- lied countries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
OFFICERS AND MEN

Secretary Bakers letter to the senate the rela tons between the enlisted and their officers army called by the senate which inquired wheth army regulations prevent social intercourse between the two classes The secretarys is complete ant ought to set the senate right if its members. any of them, have been wrong
 That officers do not fraternize with the men is we'll known. and the reasons why they do not. The authority which officer must maintain and the impar- ay which he must exercise both prevent officers and from meeting basis of 'hai fellow we'll met" The men know this and have no partiaty for officers who fail to maintain proper detachment.
 But. notwithstanding the barriers. a good officer knows how to impress his with the feeling that. although they do not greet each other according social usages, the officer and the men friends.
 All of this was common knowledge before Secretary Baker explained at large and in f and wonders why the senate to the trouble of nQuiring Per haps some ultrademocratc Democrats planning to take hand in army discipline They should study Russias "democratised" army.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
SHOW INCREASE
 IN FOOD COSTS
 FOR LAST YEAR

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31.- Gradually the retail prices of food supplies are increasing. despite the united efforts of all commissions and administrations. The wars effect is being felt more and more each sue ceeding month. The average food prices for the year 1917 show a total advance over the 1916 prices of A per cent.
 The hopes that the one per cent decline in November was an indica- tion that a general decline had set in were dispelled by the December prices showing an advance which wiped out the November decline. Dairy products for 1917 also show an advance of IA per cent over the 1916 prices.
 The advance in food products has not been so much in the heavy staples as in other foods. Only slight advances are noted in pota- toes. onions. flour and sugar. The record made by the food adminis- tration in holding the sugar prices below the nine-cent level is con- sidered remarkable in view of the shortage in the supply. The average food prices for 1917 show an increase over the prices of 1907 of 60 per cent.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
THE HOME GUARD

The muster roll of the Fairbanks Home Guard shows up we'll indeed, and indicates that the people of the district are fully alive to the duties which devolve upon every Am erican citizen at this time As the organiza- tion grows older, it should be expected that others will join and make it the most repre- sentative body in the camp.
 It may be that it will never be called upon to do one single bit of military work, such as guard duty or suppression of disor- der, for which similar organizations have been used in the past, but stranger things have happened than that it should be. And ii the call should come, it is well that the town should be prepared to meet it.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04

This year will probably see more govern ment work undertaken in this country and immediate vicinity than ever before. It is well known that there are those scattered throughout the length and breadth of the land who are striving by every possible manner; criminal and otherwise, to handle and stop all government work, and it would not be surprising to find that this element has ex- tended its scope of work to the interior of Alaska. The recent fire which destroyed the government roundhouse at Nenana, and which has been declared by the federal officials to have been of an incendiary origin, seems to indicate that plotters against the government are already among us.
 In view of these things, it is wise that there should be company of home guards here, and the willingness and alacrity with which Fairbanksans have answered the call indicates that we have realized the meaning of America at war"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
REPLACING THE MEN

With the scarcity of American labor seri- ously affecting many vital industries, the ques- tion of replacing the two million men who will be ready for France this year assumes considerable importance. Manufacturers and other large employers of labor are asking who will take the place of these men who have been called for military service, and it will grow more serious with the duration of the war
 In an attempt to answer this question: the Merchants Association of New York re- gently made an investigation concerning the use of women, and it is of particular value Many women have already been used in oc- equations formerly considered in the province of men alone by some manufacturers, and the investigation was conducted among these industries, and the experiences of the manu- lecturers employing women are given
 It is found that women are as efficient or even more so, in many kinds of labor as men are. They have shown marked ability at anything which requires quickness of mind eye or hand. On the other hand, they have been found to be less efficient on work which calls for mechanical ability control over other people, particularly ly men, or, as one would con- lecture, physical endurance. Yet many wo- men do light machine work well and they make excellent bookkeepers, timekeepers and assembers. There will possibly be some trou- ble over wages for women unless the govern ment's plan of paying equal wages for wo- men replacing men is extended through all industries. There might be a tendency of erl- ployers to use women to take the place of men when it is not absolutely necessary un- less this is settled The Merchants Asso- citation also finds that numerous changes will also be necessary. Radical departures of or ganization, such as the appointment of female superintendents, provision for rest periods, lunch rooms and certain innovations to com ply with many state laws concerning factory conditions. Many changes in equipment must be made, such as conveyors for heavy parts, protection from accidents due to women's style of dress, proper rest rooms and sepa rate entrances. The association also warns employers against assuming that there is a great surplus of female labor, especially for factory work; the fact that many women will be taken from other factories will seriously disarrange the employment situation in other industries. High wages it is believed, how ever, will probably attract many women to war work as it is attracting men.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
LANE INDORSES BUILDING TUGS
 FOR RAILROAD
GA ssoCiated Press)

tASSOflate0 ProSSD
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 31.- Secretary Franklin K. Lane. of the department of the interior, in a let ter written to the federal shipping board, made public today, endorses the plan of the board providing for the construction of number of barges, tugs and slow speed steam CTS of great power to be used for transporting supplies from the Pa cific coast northward to Alaska. It is the plan of the shipping board to have these vessels built this winter and in readiness for the movement of freight with the opening of the approaching season.
 Secretary Lane endorses the pro- posal, which, he states, will insure the delivery of materials needed for important government railroad con- struction work and will probably prevent serious delays which would otherwise result from the curtailed shipping between the States and All aska. It Is evident from the secre- tary's letter that 1t Is the intention of the government to push railroad work with all possible speed.
 The building of these vessels, ac- cording to the secretary. will also be beneficial to Alaska in another way. It will furnish means for ship ment of the output of Alaska coal able them to furnish the coast with great quantities of much needed fuel
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
CANADA AIDING

When one considers the enormous task which is involved upon America to transport her troops to France and keep them supplied with both food and munitions and at the same time disturb the shipping to the allies as little as possible, 1t is apt to look stagger- ing. It is the hope that this task will prove too great for us which is holding Germany up today. Her officials are apparently conf dent that they can prevent the United States landing her troops in France in sufficient numbers to have any appreciable weight dur ing the present year.
 The shipbuilders of America, standard ized by the federal government, are hard at work to upset Germany's calculations. An other source of assistance is being furnished by Canada. Despite the province of Quebec, which recently voted against conscription, our nelghbor on the north is loyalty doing her pest. Her Victory Loan of $35OOOOOOO was almost as successful as any of our Liberty Loans But the greatest work which she is engaged in probably is the enlargement of her shipbuiding industry. The big yards ill such cities as Vancouver, Toronto, Kingston, Montreal and Halifax are as busy as the Maine yards or the big plants on the Pacific coast Old yards which have been practically abandoned for years have been reopened and modern machinery installed, and many manu- lecturers are giving up their regular enter prises to engage in this new one In Decern- Der Canada had under construction seevnty- four steel vessels and much larger number of wooden ships.
 Though the new impetus in shipbuilding has not gained the same force in Canada as ill the United States, there seems every likeli- hood that the Dominion will make substantial contributions to that immense Anglo-Ameri- can fleet which will render futile the efforts of the German submarines. Like the United States, Canada is also looking forward to the
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04


 as reports by the Associated Press, and not or official reports from enemy countries is problematical.
 If the strikes and peace clamor are as serious as is indicated, it may be that the Germans are about to rid themselves of tile Germans and establish a government which will be given the confidence of the free na- tions of the world. If they can do this, they them at the peace table.
 But the opposition to the pan-Germans has long way to go yet before this is ac- complished. Military Germany will hardly lay down at the first signs of trouble. It will only give up its death grip on the Teuton world when it is forced to do so by superior strength, and it is by no means certain that the peace party in Germany possesses this, or can use it if they do. In spite of the re- ported disorders, there is every reason to be- lieve that the pan-German element is firmly entrenched in power and have the means of holding that power for some time to come.
 It is apparent that the allied countries are not banking on any early repudiation and overthrow of the Prussian regime. While they receive the news of the strikes in Ger many with satisfaction, they are still con- vinced that this year will be one of the most serious of the war and are making prepara- tions for all contingencies
 The voice of the German liberals is not yet strong enough in the empire to produce any great amount of trust by the allies in what it may be saying just now. This is recognized by even the Germans, and one of the liberal leaders, Professor Foerster, writ ing in the Muenchener Post (Munich), re- gently declared: Above all the German peo- pie have need of guarantees against the tricks of the panGermanic provocateurs There will be documentary evidence to make known, after the conclusion of peace, what part of responsibility for this war rests upon their aggressive written and spoken words. Neither do the German people suspect how much the foreign animosity for and distrust of the n-Germanist element contributes to the prolonging of the war. Foreign nations will refuse to consider peace as long as this ele- nent is not disavowed by the German people more loudly and forcibly than has heretofore been possible under the rule of censorship" " This censorship the instrument of the pan-G Germans, is still in full sway and makes reliable information regarding the real situa- tion in Germany unobtainable. When the cen sorship is wrecked the pan-Germans will also be dethroned and the allies can possibly have d real peace talk with the German people. Until then such talk is futile in the light of what has previously transpired.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
GERMAN DISORDER

The numerous reports being received daily of serious internal troubles in Germany are most welcome as indicating that the Ger man people are becoming vividly aware of the true nature of the government which they serve and which is menace to the world in its present shape. The amount of truth in
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04
cANNERYMEN GETTING BUSY

SEATTLE, Jan. 15.-Lumber. ma chinery, box shocks and other sup plies for the 1918 season of the Alas kan fish canneries are being sent north more than month earlier than in previous years.- Nearly every steamer leaving for the north is car rying cannery supplies. Evidently Alaska cannerymen are not intending to take any chance of a shortage of vessels on the northern runs.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-02-04

future, and is laying the foundation of a maritime industry that is expected to last long after the war.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-10-10
AMERICANS ATTACKING FAMOUS
KRE|MH|LD LINE DRIVE GERMANS
FROM TRENCHES, TAKING MANY
In Big Offensive Near Veydun Germans
Are Driven From Line of Trenches
Which They Deemed hapyegmable.I
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.)

With the Americans ut Verdun. Oct.
1O.-.American forces operating west Of
Nerdun have returned TO the attack
against the formidable kreimhild line to-
DAY. An assault was made just south Of
koman:e, and brilliant, speedy advance
forced the enemy back through specially
prepared positions which the enemy had
boaSted could not be taken. Further ~
The right the Americans forced their way
through Cunel wood which was bristling
with machine guns. The American sue
ce~~es in Cnnel wood made il easier to
storm the Mamclle trench of the Kreim
hid line by sweeping away thanking
fire which had previously rendered it,
capture extremely difficult. The Ameri-
can attacks were carried out with great
gallantry ut all points.
East of the Meu~e further gains were
made during the day in spite Of violent
counter attacks in the Areonne forest
The Americans have captured the impor-
tant heights south of Marco. thereby ef-
fecting a junction with the French nj La
noon. Over two thousand additional
prisoners were taken by the Americans in
tins fighting
An American bombing expedition. con
sisting of over three hundred and fifty
machines, dropped thirty-two tons of
bombs on German environments behind the
lines twelve miles north of Nerdun. D,at
ing the battle which took place when the
enemy attempted 10 drive the Americans
off, twelve enemy machines were destroy
ed One American machine failed To re-
turn. and was probably lost.
British and American troops operating in
lie Cam1raI region are continuing to ad-
vance rapidly. driving the badly demoral-
lied Germans before them. The battle j.
now being fought on a field that was
aflame during the night. the fires started
by the Germans lighting up the scene
with great brilliance Farm houses. towns
and villages have been completely de-
stroyed by the defeated Germans.