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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
TURN CASH
INTO
GUN FIRE
BY FRANK A. VANDERBILT.

We fought and won the Spanish war
with 100000 soldiers and a S2OO,OOO,-
600 bond issue. In men under arms we
now have ten times that number. We
issued ten times that amount of bonds
N the first Liberty loan. We are pro-
posing to spend and loan to the allies
in the first fiscal year OF the war
SIS, 100000, 900. From now until the
end of this fiscal year the treasury
anticipates needing $300,O00,000 a
week-that is, the treasury has got to
fight financially a Spanish war every
four days. That indicates a money
measure Of the size of this work, but
that is not the real measure We have
just seen that one might have plenty
OF money, but an empty coal bin. In
just the same way the government can
equipped army. This army cannot be
equipped as modern warfare demands
if the man power Of the country is at
the same time called upon to produce
all of our ordinary comforts and lux
urieS. 1t is as plain as two and two
rlflces, must give up comforts and
luxuries, even necessary expenditures
that can be postponed, if there is to be
labor and material enough to equip
the army in time for it to fight while
1t will do some good to have it fight.
In war the only effort that is of any
value is that which is ultimately
transferred into gun fire on the field
OF battle. The gun fire that will win
this war cannot be delivered until all
America recognizes Individual respon-
sibility, until the whole people Join in
the effort by giving up things that
they can do without, so that the labor
that would have been employed in
making those things can do work that
will ultimately result in gun fire The
government has offered the opportuni-
ty to- translate at once every ones
personal patriotism into the sort of
help that will win the war. Forego
buying something that is unnecessary
loan the money you would have used
to the government by buying SIS war
savings certificates. You will thus
have released labor, you will have
given credit to the government. you
will have acquired the best security
in the world, a United States govern
ment bond
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
PAY OF ENLISTED men
FROM $50 TO S81 MONTH

The pay Of enlisted men depends on
their grades, ratings, and length of
service. From June 1, 1917, and con-
tinuing during the term of the war
the pay of enlisted men is as follows
Men receiving $50: All privates, the
Army entering grade
Men receiving $33: First class pri-
Yates, men promoted to act in minor
noncOmmissioned officer capacity
Men receiving $36: Corporals, sad
dlers, mechanics, farriers and wagon
ers, and musicians of the third class
Men receiving $38: All sergeant
grades in the line, which include In
fantry, Field Artillery, Coast Artillery,
and Cavalry; cooks, horseshoers,
second class.
Men receiving $44: Sergeants of the
various corps of engineers, ordnance
signal corps, quartermaster corps, and
medical department.; band sergeants
and musicians of the first class
Men receiving $4S: Battalion SER
geant majors, squadron sergeant ma
jors, sergeant majors (junior grade)
sergeant 'buglers, master gunners,
and assistant band leaders of the line
Men receiving $51: Regimental SER
geant majors, regimental supply SER
geants, sergeant majors (senior
grade), quartermaster sergeants of
the Quartermaster Corps, ordnance
sergeants, first sergeants, electrician
sergeants of the first class, assistant
engineers and battalion sergeant ma
jors and battalion supply sergeants of
the engineers.
Men receiving $50: Sergeants, first
class, Of the medical department.
Men receiving ST.: Hospital SER
geants, master engineers of the junior
grade, and engineers.
Men receiving $S1: Quartermaster
sergeants of the senior grade of the
Quartermaster Corps, band leaders,
master signal electricians, master
electricians, master engineers of the
senior grade, and master hospital SER
geants.
All enlisted men while on detached
duty not in the field where there are
no Army headquarters available, re-
ceive in addition to their pay SIS per
month to cover the expense of hous-
ing and also a suitable allowance for
subsistence and for heat and light
An enlisted man in active service
has no necessary personal expenses
| except for barber and laundry Uni
forms, underclothing, shoes, hats,
quarters, medical attendance, and sub
sistence are supplied them at govern
ment expense. Such materials as to-
bacco, postage, confectionery, and in
cidentals of individual taste may be
purchased at the post exchange at
cost.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The reports of the Weather Bureau
Of weather conditions during the pres
ent winter bring out the fact that
since December l the temperature has
been extraordinarily low throughout
the territory east of the Mississippi. In
portions of the eastern and northwest
err states the temperature fell to 40
degrees and more below zero. The
month as a whole was amongst the
coolest in so years Snow cover fire.
quently ran as much as two feet in the
Ohio valley and lake regions. Heavy
drifts made railroad movements al
most impossible.
One report TO the Fuel Administra-
ton tells Of a train of 16 cars of coal
being drawn by six locomotives. Deep
SHOWS and intense cold weather made
railroad passage very slow and eX-
tremely ditncult through the AppaIa-
chan mountains, over which practic-
ally all coal for the seapoard and the
east must pass. From December
1917, to January Is, 1918, the average
the Mississippi valley eastward has
. been among the lowest of record for
an equal period of time in the past SO
years. The extreme weather condi-
tons have not only greatly increased
the demands for coal but have contri-
buted to the difficulties of moving it
to points of consumption.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
At the Theatres

A real live story of the west with
romance, sure hit" experts with the
gun, sensational stage "hoId-ups" and
the reformations of wild, lawless
town by "One Shot Ross, champion
'tWo-gun" man Of the West-this in
brief is what you will see on the
screen of the Classic tonight when
"One Shot Ross" a five-part Triangle
production, featuring Roy Stewart,
supported by Josie Sedgwick is shown.
Mr. Stewart makes an ideal western
er and he is never more at home than
when presenting the type OF the west
ern plains. Jack Richardson, Louis
Durham, William Ellingford and Leo
Willis are in the supporting cast, and
together they make possible sixty-Odd
minutes of screen entertainment that
is seldom equaued and rarely excelled.
Pauline Friedrich in 1.-The Hungry
Heart is the attraction at the Males
tic Thursday and Friday Miss Fred
rick has the leading part in the five
part feature. The picture has a death
less theme, one which is developing
along entirely new lines in view of
the recent feminine assertion of right
to a place in the sun of human ad-
vancement, and the story gathers
strength as it progresses in spite of
the conventional plot
Her Country's Call" featuring
Mary Miles Minter and Alon Forrest
is the attraction at the Majestic to-
night. Jessie SlOcum, a mountain elf
lives with her dad, Jim Slocum, in a
cabin high up on mountain side She
has been reared without companions
! Old Jim holds a bitter hatred against
the troop drilling each day in Floge-
| tine at the foot of the mountain. The
events following the opening of the
story are gripping and thrilling.
Charles Ray will be featured Thurs
day at the Classic in the millionaire
Vagrant," a five part picture The
star will be remembered for his good
work in the "Clodhopper," recently
shown at the Classic.
Their Love Lesson" a slam bang
comedy, is to be an additional feature
OF tonights show at the Classic
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Declaring that complaints declared
the quality of gas sold in Kenosha is
such as to impair the health and well
fare OF consumers, the Wisconsin rail
road commission on Tuesday ordered
an emergency hearing held there on
Thursday with view to finding an
Immediate remedy. The gas furnished
for awhile to Watertown patrons was
also menace to health, but condi-
lions are growing somewhat better
1t was stated that the choking fumes
arising from gas stoves was due to the
poor quality of the coa1, filled with
sulphur.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
HanSeatic iesoIH

The Hanseatic league is said to have
been the first trade union. It was es-
tabllshed in the thirteenth century by
certain cities of northern Germany for
their mutual prosperity and protection.
Inc diet which used to be held every
three years, was called the Hansa.
This league was virtually broken up
in 1890
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
CITY BriefletS

Observation-Disclosures OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Miss Elsie Maerzke spent few this
week in Appleton.
Attorney c. A Kading is a business
visitor in Racine.
Bulk oysters served or sold
at Carl f. Otto's. 25tf
G. NJ Gahlman was a cream city
visitor on Tuesday.
Candles for Candlemas day
at Ryan's bookstore. 25-3t
Mrs. Henry Blavester of Pipersville
was visitor here Tuesday.
H. Wertheimer was a Milwaukee
visitor Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Traeder and son George
of Sullivan spent Tuesday here.
Arthur Hanisch of Norwalk is visit
ing friends and relatives here.
Hans Scholl and Herbert Ryan are
spending a few days in Madison.
William Grams of Chicago is in
specting the Geo. Kraeft store here.
Ed Weber will ship live stock Tues
day Calves wanted. Phone 246-W.
Mr.. and Mrs John Klemann are
the parents of girl baby born Sunday.
Carrot Keel has returned to Beaver
Dam after spending a few days here.
A. F. Mayer and w. ]. Robischaud
| attended the auto show in Chicago
Tuesday.
Misses Stella and Edna Waters and
Bertha Reik were Randolph visitors
over the week end.
| Mr. and Mrs Alfred Duehring, Hum
| bOldt street, are the parents of a boy
baby born Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. William Young and
Mrs. Fred Valeski of Reeseville were
| callers here Tuesday.
Miss Meta Schoechert will leave
Thursday for Waco, Texas and other
| points for visit with friends.
/
| dent of Northwestern college, was in
| town Tuesday calling on old friends
and classmates.
Don't forget the mask ball at
Turner Opera house Saturday
evening, February 2, given by
WatertOWn City Band. ct
| Max Baumann, of the Baumann
Dairy company, has gone to Los An
geles, Cal, and may take up his resi-
| dence in that section for awhile.
Monday night the thermometer reg
istered IA below zero, but the sun
shone brightly on Tuesday, making
weather conditions more pleasant.
| Seventy-five cent and 81 table scarfs
| selling at soc; soc pillows at SOC. All
trimmed hats at great reduction.
Also line Of yard linens, toweling and
| stamped goods. Yarn and embroidery
| silks. Stamping done to order Mile
Roller 1t
Tuesday was Carnation day in COM
memoraion of the seventy-fifth birth
day anniversary of the martyred pres
ident, William Mckinley. The carna-
ton was McKinley's favorite flower
| Wearing carnations on January 29
has become a national custom.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

in North Fourth street in honor of her
natal day. Luncheon was served.
A masquerade bah will be given at
Hubbleton Friday evening, February
l. Fifty dollars in prizes are offered
The Imperial orchestra of Watertown
will furnish the inspiration.
The third annual masquerade of the
Watertown City band will be held at
the Turner on Saturday evening
Prizes to the amount of $3.50 have been
offered for the best masks.
Mrs. Arthur KuenZi entertained the
Bridge club at her home in Western
avenue Tuesday
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The number of women employed in
munition factories has increased from
$50 in 1910 to more than 100000 in
1917, according to a report made to
the National League of Women's SER
vice, and 100000 women are engaged
in industrial work which is directly
or indirectly necessary to carry on
the war.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
Castor Oil on Eyafeshes.

Every motor car rider has expert
enced the discomfort of dust in the
eyes, and also from the effects of cold
winds. suggestion has been made
that these discomforts may be greatly
alleviated by applying castor oil along
the eyelashes. This, it is claimed. will
eaten most of the dust before it can
enter the eye, and also it protects the
eyes from the chilling effects of the
wind.-Scientifie American.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The lenten season will begin on
Wednesday, February Is. There will
probably be an abundance Of salt and
fresh fish during the forty days of
fast and abstinence, which should ma
terially aid in the conservation of the
meat supply.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
MeItino Carbon

Prof. Otto hummer of Breslau sue
ceeded in melting carbon by inclosing
a large arc light, formed of two car
bon rods, in a heavy glass container
and exhausting the air. BY using a
powerful electric current he produced
such heat that drops formed at the
tips of the carbons.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Next Saturday is Candlemas day, al
so known as grounding day. If the
animal comes out Of his den on that
day and sees his SHADOW he will re-
turn, an indication of six weeks OF
more winter weather. But if the day
be cloudy and rough, the old saw re-
lates, then he will remain outside OF
his burrow, an indication of spring
being near at hand
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
Advertised Letters.

Following is a list of letters re-
naming uncalled for at the Water
town postoffice for the week ending
January 20:
Elizebetta, Mrs
Ewing, Mrs Ralph
Freeh, Mrs E. J.
Keelich, Lillian
Klutt, Bertha
Legue, Jess E.
ROpka, Mrs. Frank
Yanke, Max
j. w. Moore, p M.
Be Fearless.
Fearless minds climb soonest into
erOwns.-Shakespea
Read the News
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The United States, importing before
the war as much as $10,000,000 worth
Of aniline dyes year, in 10 months Of
last year exported dyes valued at
$12,500,000.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Oldtimers in Watertown aver that
the January weather conditions were
the worst in half a century. More
snow and more cold to the cubic inch
than ever before We agree with them.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
When Authe~ 6 Write P=s4

The time when an author may do
MS best work is much-disputed ques-
ton and an interesting one. 1t de-
pends, OF course, largely upon the
moods and temperament of the indi-
Vidual, but perhaps more largely still
upon his habits. The common belief
OF many authors, however, has been
that their best work is done ut night.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Under the new food regulations
Swiss people are allowed only one
fifth Of a pound of butter per person
per month.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

News want ads are small but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Secretary Baker still rides on the
top of the load.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

A Liberty bond is as good as gold
and better-it draws interest.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
Market Reports
Milwaukee Live Stock Market

Milwaukee, Jan. 3O-Hogs, receipts
100; loo higher. Cattle, 100; steady,
Calves, 100; steady. Sheep 100; steady.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Fluffs, the Chich-Hey, mother!
Look at that guy. Amt he just dressed
to kill?
Madam Kluck, the Hen-That's
not so bad as being killed to dress.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 80, 1918.
Buy a Thrift stamp.

Avoid pork and pork products on
Saturday.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Invest a little money in a News
Want Ad. 1t Will return a profit.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The death of Mrs. louisa Bennett
Castle occurred suddenly in Hartford,
Conn. while on a visit to friends. Her
burial will take place. She was a
daughter of the late Amos Bennett,
former master carpenter of the ST.
Paul railway system, and sister of
Mrs. H. j. Bonner of this city
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
| The DEATH ROLL

The Edgerton Reporter contains an
account Of the death of Mrs. William
Willie at her home in Fulton last week
at the age of 80 years. Mary Susan
Buchta was born in the town of Alta
Ian, October "a, 1858. Her marriage tC
William Willie took place at Water
town December 80, 1879. A few years
later they removed to Fulton, where
the family have since resided. Mrs
Willie was the mother of ten children
eight of whom survive, William, John
Julius, Charles and Bernard, and Mrs
Harry Months, Monroe, Mrs. Roy
Babcock, Fulton, and Viola, at home
She is survived also by her aged
mother, seven brothers and two Sis
ters Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

The home Watertown News.
Read the News.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

February IL 1918. Relatives should the
applications and send them to their relatives
vice possible and call this important matter
their attention The benefits too great to be over
looked
At the age "a $1,000 insurance is only &c
cents month.
For the necessary blanks and other information ap-
ply to WATERFOWL RED CROSS CHAPTER
Application also be made at WaertOWn to Mrs.
Eli Fischer Mrs. George c. Lewis, Mrs Eberle T. A.
WOndreyka, G. H. Lehrkind.
This is impOrtant-DONT WAIT!
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
Time FOR SOLDIERS |NSUR-
ANCE WILL EXPIRE FEB, II

The following provisions taken from the
Federal order in regard to the insurance of
soldiers is of particular interest to parents,
wife or other near relatives of the enlisted
men.
All men who enlisted before October Is,
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30
THE NEWS
THRICE-A-WEEK

Published every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday by the Watertown News
Publishing Co., at los Second street,
Watertown, Wis. Subscription rates
in city by carrier Csc a month,
or $2.75 per year if paid in advance,
Outside of city by mail $500
Delivered by carrier to any part of the
city. Phone 80.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-30

Entered as second-class matter in the
postoffice at Watertown, Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-01

tains on each floor. So q cubic inch OF
ice and a pint Of water isn't to cost a
thin dime every time a paid employe
brings it. There's compensations fol-
every hardship.
II the Roosevelts are inclined to be
Needless Of whom they wound by their
opinion they also bear without COM
plant the wounds they receive in
battle. You can't lose those Roosevelts
The born hog who runs from one gro
Gerry store to another in order to get
more than his share ought to be SEN
fenced to six months in Austria.
80
For man to declare loudly that he'll
never buy another German made article
and then stick profiteer's price on his
own article is the kind of patriotism
the pig yard is full Of
If he couldn't get his beer and quit
the shipyard on that account under the
new rule he could fight. Anyway he'd
have to fish or cut bait.
The trade commission says the pack
ers and millers have been profiteering.
The packers deny it. Well. somebody
has been getting it and we'd like to
know who, if only from curiosity.
Shortage of soldiers is said to be
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-01
TALK TURKEY TO MEXICO.

Mexico has received a very decided
hint from the United States that its
patience is becoming exhausted.
Mexico seems to be incorrigiole. a
child with full grown potentialities of
mischief. Her sympathes appear TO
be ro-German and small doubt exists
that whatever might be done secretly
against the United States in the war
would be done if Mexico believed she
could get away with il" without dis
covery and reprisal.
Mexico is more than an annoyance,
AS an i'll friend to the United States
she becomes a danger. She occupies a
strategic position on the continent.
Her eastern coast lies convenient for
U-boat nests and on both sides OF the
continent her position overlooks the
canal Lower California and its long
bay afford possibilities to an enemy
that can not and should not be over
looked. If Mexico were the open ally
Of an enemy the danger OF her position
would be made thoroughly evident.
In this war for the very democracy
toward which in blind way Mexico is
striving that unhappy country should
not be permitted TO interfere with the
success OF civilization. We have borne
many things and forborne for long
time 1t is time to talk turkey to
Mexico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-01
tBy David Cory.l


Well. the postman didn't forget ia
bring me War Saving Stamp this
morning. so I'll start right off and tell
you what happened to Billy Bunny
and Uncle Lucky after they left the
Old Brier Patch. from which you re-
member in the last story they were
just starting for a ride in the Lucky
mobile.
Well. they hadn't gone very far. just
a little ways. when all of a sudden they
heard dreadful loud growl.
Whats that?" asked Uncle Lucky,
but he didn't stop the Luckymobile. al
tho he looked all around.
And then that dreadful growl came
even louder than before.
"Oh, dear" said Billy Bunny II think
something terrible Is going to happen"
So he opened his knapsack and took
out his popgun, and just then big
panther stood up on his hind legs right
in front Of the Luckymobile.
Fee, fie, 70. FUN.
smell a rabbit stew.
You are my prey, and you can't run
away.
For I've covered the ground with glue"
And. sure enough that wicked old
panther had put glue all over the road
and on the grass and little bit on the
trees.
And then the Luckymobile stuck fast.
And. oh dear me, that panther gave
another dreadful growl and sprang
right onto the back seat. "Ha! ha!'
he said, wasn't that a fine trick OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-01

The Alsona Republican asserts that
'the state OF Iowa is losing Thousands
Of dollars again this year thru the
automobile owners neglecting to pay
registration fees in the state"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-01
Billy Bunny and His Friends

miner" And he sat down on the back
seat and laughed till his sides ached.
But the poor little rabbits didn't even
smile. No. sireeman, they couldn't see
anything funny at all.
Well, after wiping his eyes with his
pocket handkerchief. for they were full
Of tears, you know. for when panthers
laugh they cry. Just like some people
he said:
Now. I'll count out which I'll eat
''Eeny. meeny. miney. mo,
Catch a rabbit by the toe;
II he hollers let him go,
Eeny meeny, miney, no.
And then Billy Bunny began to holler
like everything. and so Of course the
panther had to let him go.
Now I won't count you out" said the
wicked beast to poor Uncle Lucky. I'll
Just eat you up without saying any
thing" And then he took the old
gentleman rabbits stovepipe hat and
put 1t on his own head. And this made
Uncle Lucky so angry, because he
thought an awful lot of that hat, he did,
that he leaned over and pushed it down
right over that wicked panther's eyes,
and then of course he couldn't see any
thing but Uncle Lucky's initials on
the hat band. And while he was
squirting up his eyes, Billy Bunny tied
a strong rope around his four legs so
he couldn't move single inch. And in
the next story if that panther doesn't
spoil Uncle Lucky's hat so that I'll have
to buy him another at Knox's. I'll tell
YOU what happened after that.