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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24
1000 Selects to Schools.

Washington. July 1S.-Fifteen states
were called upon by Crowder for 4
600 draft registrantS fit for military
service TO be sent to schools for spe-
cial training. The movement will be
between August and Is.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24
n.ni.. pIstinum Shortage.

Washington. July ii, L. sum
mers Of the war industries board tes-
tilted before a house committee that
there is no crisis in the pl2tinum S'tu'
alton in this country to justify com
Wandering Of All the stocks.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24
IS Erorn U. S. ship Are saved.

London, July 19.-Thirty-hve Amerl-
cans. constituting the crew of the for
mer Great Lakes steamer George L.
Eaton. have arrived in London. Their
steamer foundered ut sea in storm
They were rescued by a warShlp'
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

against the Americans developed here
and there. hut all were broken up and
our troops continued to advance.
In one town alone on the southern
part of the front under attack the
Franco-American forces captured IS
guns.
Now Down Huns; Press On.
Probably the most stubborn resist
ance to the allied advance developed
in the region west of Chaubun. which
Is four and one-half miles southwest of
scissors. The Americans and French
fighting side by side. however, refused
10 be checked. The American machine
guns moved the enemy down and then
our troops went on.
The fighting still continued in this
region In the afternoon and seems like
~ to become heavier when the Ger
man reserves arrive.
In the region of scissors. where the
attack was especially successful the
Americans carried everything before
them by storm. Early in the after
noon they had passed their final known
I objective From the second TO the
third objective they swept behind a
| third barrage.
The resistance To the south was
especially vicious. AT some places the
American advancing troops were held
up. hut only temporarily.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Eau Claire - More than 500 cases
are scheduled for trial at the double
here. A number of war cases
are to be tried, most of them growing
Out of espionage law violation charges.
Among them are those of Judge Beck
er, Monroe; Louis 3. Nagler, Madison,
former assistant secretary of state;
Joseph Deachman, Grand Rapids, and
J. ]. Auer, published and editor of Der
Herold, German newspaper here.
The latter has been indicted on seven
ty-seven counts.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Wausau-The directors Of the Wis
consin Electrical Contractors and Deal
er's association have decided not N
hold a state convention this year. for
patriotic reasons. The convention was
TO be held in Wausau the first week
Of August
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison - Problems of communitey
health with many wartime phases,
will be featured at the fourth biennial
conference of health officers of the
state of Wisconsin, to be held in Madi-
son Aug. and under the auspices
OF the state board of health. The law
requires towns, villages and cities to
send their health officers to this con
ference at the community's expense.
There are 1854 health officers in Wis
consin
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24
: HAPPENINGS
OF THE WEEK
In WISCONSIN
Observation-Disclosures

Madison-The board of regents al
heir next meeting will be called upon
to determine aether Rhinelander
shall have a normal school. Under a
resolution adopted by the regents Oct.
z, 1916, Rhinelander had until Jan. /,
1917, to file deeds to normal school
lands TO be donated by the city. Sec
rotary William Kitt;e of the normal
school board said t1at up to June 2S,
1918, no deed had been submitted.
Senator W. T. Stevens claims to have
submitted the deeds to the attorney
general Jan. 20, just twenty days late.
The attorney general has held that the
resolution to accept the lands from
Rhinelander is not binding. If the re-
gents concur with the attorney gener-
ais ruling, Rhinelahder will lose It's
proposed normal school.
Eau Claire Joseph Deachman. Port
Edwards, Wis, was found guilty here
by jury in federal court on two
counts on charges of violating the es-
pionage act by utterances favorable
to Germany, unfavorable to America
and by the statement that Wilson
would be forced to kiss the kaiser's
feet. Deachman. taking the stand in
his behalf, strongly protested his
love for the United States and his
hatred of Germany and Austria, telling
how, while in the Austrian army, he
shot his superior officer when the lat
ter struck him with a sword for salut-
ing improperly and then escaped into
Switzerland, later Gaming to the Unit,
ed States.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison Six calls for men to be
sent to camp from Wisconsin in Aug
ust have been received by Gov. Phil
ipp. These calls totalled 2.672. In
many of the cities and counties of the
state these new calls will take men
registered June last, who have been
just classified for service. The calls
are as follows: 1850 men, Aug. 3,
Camp Shelby, Hatchburg. Miss, for
general military service. 2-1000 men,
Aug. 8, for Jefferson Barracks for mil
itary service. $3.50 men, Aug. 10, In
dianapolis, Ind, for training as chauf-
feurs. 4-412 men, Aug. Is, for Brad
ley Polytechnic institute, Peoria, H.,
for instruction in auto trades, instra-
ment repair men and electricians. s.
1855 men, Aug. Is, for state university
of Iowa for mechanical concrete and
radio work. 6-515 men, Aug. 10, for
Iowa State college for mechanical
work.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison - a large administration
Gag lfty feet long inscribed with the
words Food VIII Win the War" has
been hung in the state capitol.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Oconomowoc - James Darrow. So
years old, truck driver for the Carna-
ton Milk company, died suddenly al
Silver Lake, following a friendly box
ing bout with Edward Hanson at the
annual picnic. Exertion combined
with the heat is believed to have caus
ed his death
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-The Lawson Milling com
pany, of Ripon, Wis, has been found
guilty of excess profits Il retail sales.
The profit realized on sales to retail
merchants has averaged $3.50 a bar
rel; on the sales to retail customers
$3.50. 1t is provided in the food regu-
lations that wholesaler who also
does retail business is not required
to sell both classes o. customers al
the same prices. But the mere fact
that the wholesaler keeps two sets Of
accounts, one for the wholesale trade
and the other for the retail trade, foes
not bring the merchant within the rule
of the extra service to warrant the re-
tailer's profit. There is nothing made
to appear that the Lawson Milling
company rendered the extra service in
its transactions to entitle him to the
retailers profits. The Lawson Mill
ing company is to pay fine Of s25 to
the Ripon Red Cross. Upcn refusal TO
do this, the local administrator is di.
rected to close his business for ten
days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

When the city council
recently instructed the city attorney
TO sell the ground en- which the pest
house stands and TO have the building
moved sixty rods. residents in that
part of the city. up in arms over the
move. threatened 10 bring suit against
.he city. Regardless Of petitions, the
detention hospital has been ordered
moved.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-A hearing was held before
the Wisconsin railroad commission on
application of the Wisconsin Public
Service company of Green Bay ask
ing for an increase in fares in the city
of Green Bay from 5 to cents and an
increase in interurban rates from
Green Bay to De Pere from 10 to 10
cents. City Attorney Sherwood pro-
tested against these increases.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-Sixty per cent of the
creameries and cheese factories in
Wisconsin have as yet failed to apply
for licenses. Failure TO do this viii be
heavily pe1aIized. Make applications
for license TO the License Di*isic \, T..
s. Food Administration, Washington,
d. c.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-With view of impressins
upon the minds of other American cit.
liens that this country is at war. the
Madison city council passed unani-
mously a resolution petitioning Gov.
Philip to issue a proclamation calling
upon the citizens of the state to Salute
the flag for period of one minute az
6 o'clock each evening.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Racine Hans p. johnson, 81 years
old. a farmer in the town Of Raymond
near here. was fourd dead with bul-
let in his heart. Johnson thought ne
was being followed by enemies, it is
said. johnson was licked in the head
by a horse last spring.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Oshkosh - State institutions are
said to be operating with about so to
so per cent of their normal amount OF
help. Inmates of state hospitals are
receiving good physical care, but lack
of help makes it impossible for them
to get special medical treatment they
should have.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison - The Sheboygan Mineral
Water company of ShebOygan, Wis,
has been ordered closed for exceeding
their sugar allotment allowed under
the food regulations for use up to July
LIST, when they were to report the
amount of sugar on hand TO the sugar
committee of the Wisconsin Food Ad
ministration.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-John NJ. Nelson, present
congressman from the Third district
will be a candidate for a denomination.
Friends of Mr. Nelson in the Third dis,
trict have received telegems fom him
stating that he had reconsidered his in
tention not to be candidate for re-
nomination and that he should run
again.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Racine-The Milwaukee Light. Heat
& Traction company operating the To-
cal and intefurban street car lines,
has asked for permit to carry freight
and baggage over car lines in this
city. 1t is proposed to establish such
service between Milwaukee, Racine
and Kenosha.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Madison-A. G Reuter-, I local mei'
dealer. was killed and Miss Clara Kas-
ten, cashier in his meat market, was
injured when their automobile over
turned between Edgerton and James
Yille
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Marinette ~ Mrs. Isaac Stephenson,
widow OF United States Senator Isaac
Stephenson, Wealthy lumberman and
pioneer resident CT MarinetJe, has Ge-
cided TO reno, TO Milwaukee to make
her porma nent home.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-07-24

Milwaukee-The state fair boosters
tour win not be given this year Thc
war economy board is opposed to it
and the management has requested
that it be abandoned until the war has
been won. TIE war board believes gas
oline that would be consumed can be
of greater service in needful war work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
Local Data
Pershing's Engagement to Miss Patton of California Reported in French Press

Paris, January 20.-Excelsior to- day prints photograph of Miss Anita Patton of San Marine, Cal, and says it Is reported that she is en- gagged to Gen. John J. Pershing, com mander of the American forces in France. The newspaper adds that Miss Patton belongs to an old American family"
 Several months ago California news papers published a rumor that Miss Patton would become the bride of Gen. era1 Pershing, who was described as an old-time friend of the Patton fam fly. There was no tangible basis for the rumors. it was stated, except that General Pershing while on visits to the home of George S. Patton, fath- CT of Miss Patton, showed the young woman marked attentions.
 Lieutenant Patton, a brother of Miss Patton. is member of General Per shing's staff
 Miss Anita Patton departed early today with her father, George s. Pat ton, for Thomasville, Ga. Friends of the Pattons here reiterated tonight her recent denials of reports of her en- gagement to General Pershing, which at various times during the past year have been in circulation. General Per shing has been q. visitor at the San Marine ranch. home of the Pattons, on several occasions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
French Senate to Begin
 Trial of Former Minister

Paris, Jan. 20.-The senate will hold it's first session tomorrow as high court of justice, in the case of Louis J. Malvy, former minister of the interior, accused of reasonable intercourse with the ene- my and whose impeachment has been demanded by the Chamber of Deputies
 NJ Malvy's case has passed through several stages since early October, last, when he was accused by Leon Daudat. editor of L'Action Franchise, of betray- ing secrets to Germany. M Malvy de- ned the charges and they were later declared by Professor Paul Painleve, then premier. to be unfounded M. Dau- det insisted upon his accusations, how ever, and M. Malvy himself proposed his own trial on a treason charge. A committee of the Chamber of Deputies, after examining the charges, recom mended M. Malvy's Impeachment. The chamber on November 2S, adopted the committees report and transmitted the charges to the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
CIVITANS TO HOLD
 BUSINESS MEETING

Secretary Bob McDavid of the Civi- tan club has notified all members that they will have to transact business on Tuesday, when that club meets for their regular weekly luncheon at the Tillman hotel.
 MT. ATcDavid's weekly memorandum sent to the membership follows:s
 ''The perpetrator of this weekly out rage is cognizant of your forbearance as a reader of his effusions, and he has decided to spare the long suffering mem bership, for this week at least, the agony of perusing his would-be comedy.
 "So, suffice it to say that the meeting at the Ifiilman will be purely a busi- ness one, and every animal around the trough will be expected to contribute some suggestion for the advancement of our organization, or it's ideals.
 "Coman Blach has some amendments to the constitution he wants to submit The membership committee, with Joe Rosenberger at the helm, is expected to make a report. In addition to the above, four new trustees are to be elected. The suggestion has been made that we change our luncheon day to Friday. and this also will be acted upon.
 By all means arrange to feed with the bunch at the Hillman. Tuesday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21

good. We are now comfortably situated in warm barracks awaiting another Christmas dinner.
 "In the towns it's the older class Of people that you see the men have gone and the younger women are off at work. I was very much surprised to see a young lady working on freight train. They seem to enjoy it. We are having some real cold weather at present. snow has been on the ground over two weeks. Today the roads were frozen hard and the boys had lots of fun helping each other to their feet after hard fall All of the boys are in the best of health and enjoy the hard training we are get ting, very much. I have travelled over 5000 miles since last Christmas and all the boys agree that the climate is about the same here as back there.
 AM the boys had a big smile on this
 MAIL FROM HOME
 morning. Mail had arrived from the United States, and that was sure enough to make anyone smile. I guess you will want to hear about our eating. Well, to begin with, we get plenty every day. Our dinner today consisted of steak, tomatoes beans and gravy; not so bad, was it? l suppose we will get turkey Christmas day, because we sure had a fine dinner Thanksgiving day. We get good, hot coffee morning and night. The New York Sun sent over large shipment of tobacco yesterday and each soldier received his share. so you can see that We get treated very nlce. We can buy cigarettes and other small articles from the T. M C. A. They have nice places all over this country. guess you are growing tired of this, so will bring it to a close very shortly. l guess lots of the boys are getting caught in the draft. Lots of the boys around Parker's have gone l suppose. I guess George Griffin will soon be going te some training camp. In closing, all the boys and myself wish you and all back homo a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Sincerely yours,
 SERGEANT DAVE NORWOOD, Medical Department 167th U. s. Infan-
 try. A. F. F.. Via N. Y."
 "P. & The boys are all gossiping about the '. M. c. A. men. Some think they should be in the army and not in the Y. M. C. A. Some of them are healthy, robust men and no reason why they should not pass the physical ex- animation. They are all of military age and We cant see why they are not run by men not physically fit for military service and above the draft age. Or they could be run by the ladies of the United States. This sex have offered their services as Red Cross nurses. and are here doing their bit. It would be much safer for them in some Y M. C. A. building than in base hospital. We cannot do without ''Y'' to visit They are help to us and we want them every where we go. When we have a few spare moments we visit the r. NJ. C. A. and always greeted with warm well come, hello, pat on the back by a man of much more physical strength than most of our boys. I wonder when We enter the trenches if we will see the faces of these almost perfect specimens of human nature. If you have a few clippings from your paper that would enlighten the boys on this subbject it will be appreciated.
 "DAVE NORWOOD "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
FREE NIGHT SCHOOL AT CENTRAL HIGH
 WELL ATTENDED
Tuition Free and All Persons Over IS Years Can Attend.--Many Sub jects Taught, Including
 American Citizenship


 The sessions of the free night school held at the Central High school are being we'll attended, and the students, mostly Of foreign extraction. are showing ex- ceptional progress, according to school authorities.
 There is no charge for the school, and any one over IS years of age can att tend. During the past three years over a00 students have attended
 The subjects taught are reading, writ. ing, arithmetic, spelling. grammar me- chanical drawing. bookKeepins, stenogra- phy, typewritin, French and Spanish. A class Is also held on How to Become an American Citizen. This class is com. posed entirely of foreign-born students.
 Glasses are held regularly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 7!SO o'clock until S:D o'clock. C. B. Glenn, assistant superintendent, is in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
BOLSHEVIK LEADERS DISSOLVE SESSION OF
 RUSSIAN ASSEMBLY
 FOLLOWING DEFEAT
tcenti.u.d fr.n page One,

Brest-Ltovsk, Count Czernin, the Aus Hungarian foreign minister is quoted here in an interview as de- claring that if peace did not result from the negotiations it would not be because of ''any intentions of ours in regard to conquests'
 T am not going back upon what have already stated to be the dual monarchy's peace programme added Count Czernin. "We want nothing from Russia, neither sessions of territory, nor war indemnities. We only desire to see friendly, neighborly relations established on safe principles. rela- tions N hich will be both lasting and based upon mutual confidence.,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
Four Women Placed on
 Executive Committee of
 League to Enforce Peace

New York, January 20.-Names of the first women elected to membership in the executive committee of the nounced today after a meeting of the committee on management of that or ganization. They are:
 Dr. Anna Howard Shaw. chairman of the women's committee of the coun cil of national defense. and honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage association
 Mrs. Eva Perry Moore. president of the national council of women, and honorary president of the general Federation of waiaAr' clubs.
 Mrs. Thomas s4en of Prince ton tfortnerly Mrs Grover CIeve- land).
 Miss NJ, Cary whosa president of Bryn Mawr collese
 The league annpaAc that these women were addea kn ls governing board in pursuaiiue Hk recent de- teilhlhation to con3rat campaign among the womeA tf tMe country first, to strengthen &spsSition to d premature peace; @n1 set@nd, to pro- mote the formation as&s7 She war. Of league of natiorls
 William H. Taft Mha p3eeided at the meeting Of the league toaay. read a letter rom pr. SltaA sn which she said:
 My views as to th oper a tti- tude or the United NsaA@# toward a premature peace W1fA sNTnany and with regard to the faethua by which peace may be rlaintQiHsa Ere in ac- cord With the positiaH tRksn by the League to Enforce stea
 others who attenced the meeting, held at the Yale clua sacg9aed Bolton Smith of Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
At Ioew's Biiou

Loew's theatre today offers one of the best bills they have yet present. ed to Birmingham theatregoers, the holding two headline acts. Added thereto is one of the greatest vest ern comedies ever screened with Tom Mix, the movie cowboy wonder, in the leading role. Mix Is a great char acter of the movies and his work as a star for the first time in drama is great in this film.
 Hans Hanke, the wonderful pianist, and the Douglass family, versatile vaudeville stars in series of Scotch and Irish songs and dances, with plenty of comedy. top the bill. There are three other big vaudeville num- /ers, also Loew's current events and comedy pictures. a decided feature within themselves.
 The, bill throughout is mixed with unusual features and the work of Lex Armstrong and Willie James, two midget comedians, will cause many laughs. These little fellows are clever down to their finger tips. They can't go to war--they are 100 little-but they make the world brighter for those who stay at home and miss their loved ones.
 The regular admission at Loew's in- cludes the war tax and there is no penny annoyance to anyone. There will be a continuous performance from 1 to II D. m. The big bargain mati- nee at 10 cents Is the best vaudeville buy on the amusement market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-21
3O,OOO Addition T Nurses
 Are Needed by Red Cross

Washington, January 20.-Enlist- ment of 3o,oO0 more women in the military nursing service will be re- quired if prospective needs of the gov ernment are to be met. the American Red Cross announced tonight in an appeal for volunteers
 In order to meet the increasing de- mands of the army and navy nurse corps. the Red Cross has modified somewhat it's former requirement for enrolment. The age limit has beer lowered to T years and in special cases nurses over 40 may be accept ed Smaller schools for nurses have beer placed on the accredited list and applicants are judged on their merits.