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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

THAT Italy should be destined to de-
liver masterstroke in the struggle to
save mankind from Teutonic shackles
is logical fruition of that noble coun-
try's ancient and modern traditions.
And of all the intensely moving world
wide phenomena of regeneration spring
ing from the war, none is more inspir-
ing than the spectacle of Italy reborn,
brandishing a mighty sword for the
brotherhood of nations. In inf1icting
an overwhelming defeat on the invad-
ing Austrian hosts at this critical mo-
ment of the worlds travail, the coun-
try of Garibaldi is but living up to the
magnificent role it has played since the
beginning of the war. Few Americans
realize how supremely important that
role has been and what sublime self
sacrifice Italy has maintained in the
face of almost incredible difficulties.
The world has heard too little of Italy 8
efforts, her obstacles and her achieve
ments. 1t is only poetic justice that
the fortune of war should now permit
her to crown her faithful and heroic la
bcrs with a military exploit of the first
magnitude which will compel the en-
thusiastic recognition of all mankind. :
Chicago Herald and Examiner.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

The rich are growing poorer and the
poor are growing richer in this country.
It used to be the other way round, or
at least some said it was, but the war
has changed things, or at least has
started to change things, and one of
the great influences at work is that the
people are learning how to save, There
has always been lot of prosperity in
this country, but it has not always
been very evenly distributed. The rich
have been gobbling and grabbing and
saving, just as they have always done
in every country since time began.
The poor have been struggling and
working, and saving when they could,
Just as always. But the government
is taking more and more of the rich
mans gains in taxes. and the richer
they are the more it takes. Before
long it is going to take more yet, until
the rich man will have to fork over
nearly all his gobbling gains to pay for
the war, and receive for himself that
moderate profit which is proper and
reasonable and q just incentive to ac-
tivity. On the other hand, the govern
ment has gone farther than it ever did
before in compelling just wages to la
boring men, 1t has even prescribed
regulations which the big manufactur-
ers must abide by in dealing with labor.
In consequence, labor is earning more.
At the same time, the Liberty bonds
and Saving stamps have turned the Ia
boring men into investors. Imbued by
a proper patriotic spirit, the workers
have subscribed literally to every loan.
learning how to save is the lesson we
nave all needed. Opportunity to save
has come along with the lesson. And
now, with all the burdens of war, the
average man is earning more, saving
and living better than ever. The war
is distributing prosperity among the
people. We do not mean that the rich
are going to the poor house, nor that
the poor are building palaces, but that
general conditions are better and the
Individual has broader opportunity.
The millennium is not here nor near, but
out of the war the people are learning
many things, and one of them is that
thrift is the basis for common advance
ment.-
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

THE expected announcement of Gov.
Emanuel l.. Phillip of his candidacy
for a denomination on the republican
ticket for governor has been given to
the public. The statement in which
the announcement appears reads as fol-
lows: ''The people of the state of
Wisconsin have twice hOnored me by
electing me their governor and under
ordinary circumstances | would not
wish to seek reelection, in fact,
would be glad to retire. However,
there seems to be a sentiment among a
large number of our citizens that |
continue as their war governor for an
other term. | am glad to serve our
state in its work of cooperation with
the national government in support of
the war and have decided to respond to
what seems to be the wish of a large
number of our citizens and become a
candidate for another term. | will
submit my name to the people at the
September primary as republican
candidate for the office of governor.
The policies that have pursued since
| have been in the office are we'll un-
derstood by the people and if reelected
| shall expect to continue along the
same lines and in addition to making
our war cooperation success, perfect
an efficient and economical state gov
eminent.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

De Quincy has called Coleridge "a
man of infinite title pages" and he
says he heard Coleridge admit that a
list of the books he meditated but
never executed would fill large vol
ume. In this respect the two OpiurA
eaters were rivals. Perhaps their fer
tility in projects was due, as Coleridge
fancied, to an Overactivity of thought
modified by constitutional indOl.
ence," and had nothing to do with
opium. On the other hand, De Quin-
cey believed that his opium eating pre-
vented him from writing the book he
intended to make his life work, the
slow and elaborate result of years OF
toll, to which he had presumed to
give the title of an unfinished work OF
Spinoza's, viz, DE Emendatione HUI
mani Intellectus.' In later mood he
devised a ''Prolegomena to All Future
Systems Of Political Economy" and
made arrangements with provincial
printer for it's production, but it's au-
thor never even got as far as the pre-
face. r
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
The Annual School Meeting

The Annual School Meeting was
called according to law in the AS
sembly room of the Child High
School in the City of Edgerton at
eight o'clock Monday evening. The
meeting was called to order by pnesi-
dent C. w. Birkenmeyer of the
School Board. On motion of Elmer
Ebbott duly seconded, F. o. Holt
was elected as presiding officer.
A large attendance testified to the
interest shown in school matters in
this district.
The clerk read the minutes Of the
last annual meeting which were ap-
proved as read. The report of the
Treasurer, George w. Doty was next
read. 1t is published below.
Report of Treasurer of School Dis
trict No. 8, Edgerton and Fulton, 1917
1913.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

AYEY's Newspaper Annual and Di-
rectory for 1913 shows loss of about
1900 publications in the United States
and Canada during the past year.
There is a net decrease of 81 dailies, so
semi-weeklies, 500 weeklies, and 9
monthlies. Many weeklies were ac-
counted for by consultations, which
were blessing both to the owners and
to the communities served, giving one
strong paper, capable of giving the
service to which the people were en-
titled, in place of two or three struggling
papers which could not give service to
the community nor living to the pub
fishers. In Wisconsin seven country
newspapers have recently suspended
publication and six have been absorbed
by consolidation.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

PLATINUM lately has been selling at
more than one hundred dollars an
ounce, which is upward of four times
the price it commanded ten years ago.
The platinum stock of the world does
not exceed four million ounces, and
one-quarter of this, it is said, is in the
United States, most Of it inaccessible
to the government, which is in the mar
ket for all it can get, the reason being
that it is in the form of jewelry cher
ished for personal associations, and
therefore not for sale. The metal is
used in the manufacture of sulphuric
acid, and as a constituent of certain
explosives, and as a material of contact
points in electrical apparatus. 1t is
highly necessary in modern war. The
chief source of new supplies at present
is Colombia.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

MORE than 800 penalties for viola
lions of rules and regulations govern
ing licensed dealers in foodstuffs have
been imposed during the past ten
months by the Food Administration.
About $50 companies and individuals
have been ordered to quit business in
licensed commodities for limited or
unlimited period and over 500 have vol
UNFAIRLY made money payment, usu-
ally to the Red Cross, or have tenn
porarily abstained from doing business
rather than risk calling down more
drastic penalties.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
$4,000
100000

Total $4,000
Deducting these funds from the
amount required the board arrived
at the tax requirements for the Joint
District for the ensuing year. They
recommend that the District levy
tax of S22OOO.O0 the exact years
levy. Motion was made and second
ed to levy the amount as recommend
ed by the School Board. P. NJ. Ell
lingson offered anamendment to add
$4,000 more to the levy to cover
the cost of hiring a visiting nurse.
The amendment was seconded and
carried. The Chairman then put the
motion, as amended, and the motion
was carried. The election of officers
was then begun.
The terms of Duran+ C. Gle as
, Clerk having expired nominations
were made for clerk. w. w. Ham
mond nominated Mr. Gle and he be-
ing the only nominee, motion was
made seconded and carried to in
struct the clerk to cast the unani-
nous ballot for Mr.. Gle for Clerk.
The ballot was cast and the Chair
declared him duly elected for three
years.
The term of Mr.. Dallman having
expired p M. Ellingson nominated
August Ratzlaff as his successor.
There being no other nominations
the Chair entertained motion to
instruct the Clerk to cast the unanl-
mou sballot for Mr.. August Ratz-
laff. The ballot was cast and Mr..
Ratzlaff was declared elected for
two years.
Mrs. MONEYS term having expir-
ed, and Mrs. Mooney being the only
nominee, the Clerk was again in
structed to cast the unanimous bal
lot for Mrs. Mooney to succeed her
self. The ballot was cast, and she
was declared elected for two years.
Nels E. Nelson and L. A. Ander-
son we've nominated to fill out the
unexpired term of Mr.. c. H. Bah
cock. The chair ordered a ballot
spread and appointed four tellers.
The ballot resulted as follows; Mr..
Nelson SO, Mr.. Anderson 81.
Mr.. Nelson having 1eceived ma
iority of all votes cast was declared
elected to fill out the uneXpired term
of Mr.. Babcock Zone Year,
Mr.. Holt announced that there is
scarcity of people capable as acting
as visiting nurse on account OF the
war and stated that it might be
impossible to secure one who would
posses all the qualifications but an
effort would be made to get the
night service.
There being no further business,
the meeting adjourned sine die.
Durant c.. Gile, Clerk
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

While our farmers are short of help
on the farm, the fine weather..that has
prevailed all spring has enabled them
to keep well abreast of their work and
the result will be that those who are
tobacco growers will be able to give
the needed attention to their tobacco
fields at the proper time. Last years
big prices have spurred every grower
to put his field in the best condition
possible, and while the principal aim is
to raise as much as possible, it is prob
able that they will take the packers
advice and try to improve the quality.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
A Man Without a Country.

Workers in the Liberty loan and war
savings campaigns have, more than
once, been asked by citizens whether
there is any law compelling them to
subscribe or any penalty for not SUBJ
scribing.
Learning that no statute exists pro-
viding punishment for failure to per-
form this duty of citizenship, they have
declined to invest their money, although
many of them have been amply able to
do so.
But while there is no statute enacted
by congress to compel subscription
for Liberty bonds or the purchase of
War Savings stamps there is higher
and more compelling law than any leg
islative enactment.
1t is the law of public opinion, than
which, to the man of any sensibilities
whatever, there is no more potent
mandate.
The man who is able to help his gov
eminent in large or small measure, by
the purchase of it's securities, by loan
ing his money to it, and who refuses to
do it, stands, by that act, convicted of
complete lack of patriotism or loyalty
to the country which has given him his
home and his livelihood.
And, knowing that he stands thus
convicted, he becomes, in the minds of
his fellow men, not a citizen of the
United States, not neighbor, but the
most tragic of all figures, man with
out country.
And the force of public opinion, the
loss Of the respect and friendship of
his neighbors, the loss of the right to
be considered by them neighbor and
a friend, these are greater penalties
than a statute could infiict. -Milwau-
kee Sentinel.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Mourning the Departed.

The newest thing in mourning is
dark blue. It is not for the sod half of
the menage, but for the widow who
disagrees with her other half, who
seeks the courts to cut the knot. Such
a person was seen yesterday and when
asked if she had lost some one replied !:
Eyes, my husband" "When did he
die?" sDon't understand" 81 di-
vorced him. I felt for a time that
should retire quietly, and now that
have emerged I wear a compromise
coIor-blue. L didn't really dislike my
husband, but had to divorce him. The
mourning is half for him and half for
the memories. But, poor boy, he mar
ried again. His stenographer." New
York Tribune.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Business Opportunity-F0r Sale or
Rent.

A 80 room hotel with bar in connec-
ton, about Is miles from Madison. The
only frst-class hotel in the city of 8, 900
population. Has an established bust
ness which insures very profitable in
come. The. bar business alone aver
ages over S25 per day. Will sell at
very reasonable terms to settle estate.
Address, Herman Brill,
22tf Madison, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Adjourned Board of Review Meeting.

The Board of Review in and for the
City of Edgerton will meet in Council
Chambers on Tuesday, July 9, 1918, at 9
o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose
of reviewing the tax roll, hearing OBJ
jections and transacting such other
business as may come before the meet
ing.
Dated Edgerton, Wis, July 1, 1913.
31tf II. B. KNAPP, City Clerk.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

For SALE-One Studebaker Six with
starter and lights, 1925. One Rambler
Runabout, $75 One Buick Roadster in
first class condition. Sampson Touring
Car, 5000. One Mitchell Six Cylinder,
with starting and lighting system, slip
covers, with two extra tires, at bar
gain. One Mitchell Four passenger,
with starting and lighting system, $500.
Inquire Buggs Garage, GAINESVILLE, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

Chairman Pomeroy of the Audit
ing Committee being absent Mr..
Coon announced that said committee
had audited the books of the trea-
surer and found that they were cor
rect.
Next in order, was report of the
school clerk which touched upon the
activities of the school for the past
year. The report was accepted and
filed.
The Budget was next considered
the board presenting the following
estimates
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
-Currants for sale. Call 176.

-Currants for SALE Call TIC. 32t2
Stencil brushes and large boxes case
blacking for sale at this office. tt
Best selling Columbia records this
week A 2533-A 2536-A 2546. Play on
any machine. Try them. -Bardeen. 32t2
Fine organ for sale. See Bardeen.
-Edgerton Saves and Serves; buy
War Savings Stamps.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET
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plant and les presence is not detected
until the plant begins to die.
The new crop has received notable
start and apparently will enter July,
the critical month, with everything in
it's favor.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Notice

To those who own lots in Jensen
cemetery aud have not paid their dues
are kindly requested to do so before
long. O. G. HANSEN, Treas.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05
Dental Offices Closed.

Dental offices will be closed Saturday
afternoons during June, July, August
and September.
DR.. HOLTON,
DIR. HYLAND,
28tf DIR. MEYERS.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-07-05

Edison records selling best this
week at Bardeen' & 60468 -56467-5O46S.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02
AUCTlONEERS: Roy Dennis, Alex. Salisbury, c. S.
Dugan and Rufus Crewse
Remember the Red Cross Dinner
Dinner Committee

Mesdames r. NJ Rogers, D
W. Hoover, J. D Reynolds, J. E
Craig. NJ. Craig, w. B. Hitchcock,
}. B freeman. M. E. West, J. G.
Carter, G. G. Hensley,S. W. Hop
per, Joe Lee Dennis, Joe H. Den
mis-, Sarah Rippee, A. ]. Wilder,
}. A. Riley, r. j. Free eman, G. L.
Beach, +. J. Cantrell, Miss Sar
ah Gaskill.
mesdames Ed, mooney, H. B.
Paul, j. A. Fuson, committee on
table cloths, knives, forks, dishes
John Harvey, J. W. Brazeal,
Jack Payne, committee on tables
mesdames N. J. Craig, W. g.
Reynolds, misses Bertha miller
and maude Coday, cashiers for
the dinner.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02

Col G. S. Dugan of Mansfield
one Of Webster county's leading
auctioneers and a former mem
ber of the legislature, has kindly
offered his services as one OF
the auctioneers for our big Red
Cross sale Saturday, Col Rufus
Crewse of Mountain Grove has
also promised to come and donate
his services. These with Coils.
r. Il. Dennis and Alex Salisbury
will make a Big ! that will be
hard to beat. Col. r.. A. Kay of
Ava would also have been here
of it had not been for the sale at
Ava that day. These gentlemen
have all offered there services
Of charge.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02
W
Program

Selection, Band;3 minute talks
Rev. G. W. Holmes, J. Lon Den.
mis-, land Alex Salisbury; selection
Glee Club, "In memory of Our
Heroes" address,; selection, GIee
Club, Star Spangled Banner;"
selection, Band; Dinner.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02
edCroSS Auction
Public Square, Mansfield, Mo.
Saturday, May 4, 1913
'1'm afraid that's all | can spare''

You're regular red-blooded, tr11e-blue American.
You love your country You love that Tapping,
Swapping old flag; your heart thumps hard when
the troops tramp by. You're loyal100 per cent!
You intend to-you want to--help win the in
la hurry.
'Sacrifice? Sure, you've been thinking "Just you
wait till they really need it," And you've honestly
Thought that too
prices
Taxyou done bt You feel that
Then
county? What did think sacrifice
Surely didn't did spare?
What about their the enches9
"spae?'
How about those mothers and little ''1iddies" in
the shell-Wrecked towns of that War-swept hell:--
hungry~ra ragged-sobbingalo Give up their homes,
their husbands, their fathers.
While we, over here with fun and comforts,
we hold up our heads and feel patriotic because we
have given-what? Some loose bills off the top of
roll. We've given all we spare!
Come, Comet Let's quit foong ourselves Let us
learn what sacrifice" MEANS Let give more than
we can spare Let 'gve till the heart says STOP.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization for the relief of suffering that the
World has
1t is made mp Of almost entirely volunteer workers,
the higher executives being without exception men ac-
customed to large affairs, who in almost all classes
giving their service without pay.
1t is supported entirely its membership fees and
by voluntary contributions.
1t is today bringing relief to suffering humanity,
both military and civil in every War torn allied country.
1t plans tomorrow to help in the work OF restora-
ton throughout the world.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02

This Office has been so rushed
this week that many items have
been omitted but we thought
the big Red Cross auction should
have precedence and we. have
done the best we could. BE
here Saturday at the sale and
buy something.
Mansfield mirror., 1918-05-02
Fred Grover, 81
Postof1ice, 81
W. BHitchcock.
Mr.. Papadakis, 81.

Albert Latimer, goat.
Ebert Latimer, goat.
Julian Newton, bushel each of
corn and potatoes.
Henry Dennis, ,bu corn. chicken
A. L. Foote, white Leghorn
rooster and two hens.
A. j. Wilder, brown Leghorn
rooster,2 hens, bu Irish potatoes
j. P. Dennis, bushel potatoes.
j. H Dennis, hog, Office chair.
Mesdames J. H. and Roy Den.
mis-, fancy quilt.
G. W. Brentlinger, 3 bu oats.
Leota Brentlinger, broom
dozen eggs
Jack Brazeal, 81.
Commercial Club of the City
of Mansfield, sword given by M.
B, Alcorn, pig of famous Nor.
cross Poland China stock.
Blanche Bolenger, 2 doz eggs.
Ira Westbrook and son, calf.
Mrs. Lucy Westbrook, quilt.
A. J. Grantham, 2 gal pickles,
peck potatoes.
DR.. VIM. M. Hamilton, 2 dash
board lamps, value IS each.
Jake Hoover. $40 in gold.
Mrs. A. w. Oberholser, pig.
Mrs. John Wilson, Csc.
Reed Baker, 81.
Mrs Sarah E Slate, 81
Mrs. AL. Wilder, Is thorough
bred Brown Leghorn eggs, rooster
Mrs. L. B. .Latimer, National
tireless cooker.
r. l.. Handy, thoroughbred
Buff Cochin rooster.
Joe Lee Dennis, bu Johnson
Co. white seed corn.
j. Lon Dennis, q bu -four seed
corn.
Dennis Bros, 4 bu pop corn
Mrs. Joe Lee Dennis, IS Ply
mouth Rock eggs.
J. W. Gilley, SOC.
Reuben Williams, bushel SEED
corn, bushel potatoes.
Andrew Newton, bu potatoes
ham.
Mrs. Bessie Dugan, case
canned peaches.
mrs. M, E. Stephens, 81.
Hardin Rippee, hair cut, shave
and shampoo.
W. l.. Kiser, box candy.
0. l.. Robinett, 400 lb fertilizer
DR.. r. M. Rogers and wife
new 81 bill.
John Pool, bu Diamond White
Joe seed corn.
mrs. John Pool, gal molasses.
marie Pool, 2 de- eggs.
mrs. Houston Smith, a gallon
canned gooseberries.
J. P. Dennis, bu potatoes.
j. A. Dixon, y bu seed corn,
mrs.J.A.D Dixon, sewing machine
Dennis church, quilt.
mrs m. E, Dennis, quilt.
mrs. l. B. Johnson, q gallon
cucumber pickles canned, q gal
lon apple butter canned.
L. B. Johnson, 81.
mrs. A. q. Coday, hen.
mrs. margaret Riley, side sad
die, good as new.
Laura Paschall, collar and cuff
set; handmade.
Lula Riley, quilt top.
mrs. j. G: Freeman, hen.
mrs. R.G. Rippee, 2 doz eggs.
Oliver Riley, 81
Raymond Riley, 81
mrs. Eliza Peters. large die
tionary and book entitled The
Christian Examiner.
Mrs. s. L. Smith, 2 settings
white Wyandotte eggs.
E. E. Short, eggs.
F. A. Cole, hair cut, shave and
shampoo.
G. A. Stephens, hen.
Ccday's millinery store, hat.
H. M. Norcross, bucket of lard
can of coffee.
M. G. Hensley, coffee, bucket
Mansfield Drug Co stock food
bushel potatoes.
D. J. Landers Lumber Co,
1000 shingles.
Geo. B. Freeman, pig.
Morgan's Cafe, box cigars.
M. A. Freeman, counterpane.
p. w. Newton, 81 coffee, box
oatmeal, sack flour, sack meal.
Stephens Cafe, IS in trade,
gallon cherries, gallon peaches,