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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29

Be THANKFUL that you are living in
the most important era in the world
history and bearing part in the mo-
mentous events which will be land
mark for all time to come. Be thank
full that we fought on the side of right
and against might; for democracy and
against autocracy and military despot-
ism. Be thankful that our great ma
ton had the strength and vigor, the
spirit and stamina, the men and re-
sources to throw into the balance at
the critical time, thereby insuring the
victory, for justice and humanity. Be
thankful that we were far enough from
the scene of strife to miss most of its
horrors, but near enough to take an
active and deciding part in the strug-
gle; that our farms and factories,
mines and marts were spared to pro-
duce the supplies so urgently needed
by our allies. Be thankful that this
war is over, there will be no more war;
for the So called divine right of kings
and emperors the right to exercise
despOtic sway over their subjects-will
be no more.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29
THE diplomatic representatives of tn

THE diplomatic representatives Of the
Allies are continuously and ardently
clamoriEg for President Wilson to have
him attend the Peace Conference at
Versailles. IL they want him present
let them come over here. Our govern
ment has done everything possible In
money, food, men and lives to assist
their associates in this greatest war Of
the world and history will concede that
our self-sacrifice has won this war for
them. Our nation wants no laurels or
acquisitions. We only want peace for
the world. We want no alliances, en-
tanglements or secret agreements with
any nation, no matter how small or
large these nations may be. The Gre
ator has given us the best bOundry
lines for our land and if we maintain
these lines, keep our people busy, stand
aloOf from international entanglements
and alliances, then we will perpetuate
our government. Washington and Lin
coin warned us against alliances. The
European nations have INDUCED too
much in secret diplomacy which a gov
eminent of the people cannot tolerate.
The dangers of too intimate an ac-
quaintance are understandings and con-
cessiOns which later would result in
misunderstanding Up to the time of
the armiStice we had reasons to believe
that President Wilson's fourteen points
on peace proposals were accepted by
all nations, but now, after sacrificing
all, we are told that England does not
agree with the Presidents views and
they want this considered separately.
Nations, like men, are too selfish and
will plunge into wars for aggrandize-
ment or commercial gains. The most
vital point why President Wilson should
not attend this conference overseas is,
that this diplomatic harangue may and
will last for six months. 1t took US six
months after the Spanish-American
war to end the parley with Spain, and
this may take longer. During these
six months some of the greatest ques-
tons in American history may arise.
All countries of the world are perme-
ated with Bolshevikism and snO one
knows when it will come to the surface
in this country. Work was plenty and
labor was paid welk Now, after our
boys come back, this situation will be
somewhat reversed Our prices for
food will also have to undergo change.
This may mean unrest unless the gov
eminent holds the reins firmly in nand.
Mr.. Wilson can go to Europe when his
term expires, the same as Mr.. Roose-
welt did, but we hope he will not make
the mistake Roosevelt made, when he
patted Kaiser Bill on the shoulder and
said: "Bill, if ] had that army, could
lick the world" Keep our President
at home and avoid any diplomatic IN
derstanding or misunderstanding. =
Madisonian.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29

THE American army had reached a
total strength of 3,764, GIT men when
hostilities had ce ased according to
the official figures at the war depart
ment. Of that number. 100000 had
been sent to France, Italy or Russia.
The remainder were under arms in
camps in this country.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29

THE American Federation Of Labor
is going on record very emphatically in
insisting that during reconstruction, =
and ever thereafter, there mnst be no
reduction of wages. At the same time
the whole country apparently agrees
that the initiation of prices should come
to an early end
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29
Shorthorn Bulls.

Two bulls IL months old by Kings
Crest 396657, and bull calves by Colly-
ME Dale I'd 527760.
Write your wants or come and see
them. John Notseter,
2t4 Deerfeld, Wis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29
Notice to Farmers.

On December End I will commence
butchering for farmers. The prices
this year will be 75c and $1.OO.
FL. E. Peters.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29
The task of turning the nation from
war TO neaca is taxing every avenue of

HE TASK Oh turning The ndIIOH lTOIu
war to peace is taxing every avenue of
governmental authority. Secretary
Baker says, that as a matter of JUS
tice, men who have been longest in the
service should be released first, but the
industrial situation and the social need
for men of certain calling probably
will modify the principle of making
length of service guide to order of
muster out While there is an anxiety
to return the greater part of the four
million men now under arms to civil
life there is still the more important
problem of preserving the balance of
power of the labor supply and at the
same time without delaying demobiliza-
ton operations. Among the first of the
military changes were orders issued by
the War Department disseminating the
accepting of applications for the CEN
trail officers training camps and stop
ping the organization of any new
classes.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29
Real Estate Bargains.

Two genuine bargains in land.
3 acres with good complete set of
buildings, $4,000.
35 acres, well located, good soil, new
buildings, price $6500-S1500 down, bal
ance to suit.
ID. w. North.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-11-29

An Edmund Gram piano at Albion
Academy in good order for sale. APP
ply to J. A. Jensen. 52tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
Saturday, May 18, 1918.
On the Firing Line

The shattered German forces have
rot vet been pulled together sum-
ciently for the leaders TO risk another
great assault although the indica-
tions are that it is soon coming. The
artillery G:ing is incessant and gen.
eral along large portion of the
something IL to hc attempted. II
will undoubtedly end as has the other
great assaults Of the past eight
weeks. IN defcat and the German
soldiers will he worn away so much
The more for victory-for the Allies.
The wo,K Of the British and French
airmen has been very effective, thou
sands of pc:nbs having been dropped
on important railroad and military
stations within the German lines.
with heavy damage. The German
airncn nave done their best to pre-
vent this activity. but have suffered
a claimed loss OF 56 machines, they
also claiming to have brought down
SO OF the Allied machines.
The American soldiers are again in
the thick Of what fighting is being
done and New England troops have
done their bit. as the casualty list
shows Maine names are now ap-
must be expected with the 103d in
close quarters with the enemy.
The Italians are continuing their
habit of making things interesting
for the enemy and have inflicted no
little damage on them.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
State Hichway Construction

Sealed proposals addressed to the
State Highway Commission. Augusta.
Maine, for building a section of State
! highway, in the town of Winthrop. 4.35
miles. endorsed with the name Of the
Town, will be received by the Commls-
sion at its office IN the state House, Au-
gusta, Maine, until eleven O'Clock A.
NJ, Wednesday. May -. 1918, and at
that time and place publicly opened and
read. The work will consist of building
a Bituminous Macadam road.
Each proposal must be made upon a
blank form provided by the Commits
sion, for copy of which one dollar will
be required and must be accompanies
| by q certified check for 10fo of the
amount bid. payable to the Treasurer of
State of Maine. The certified check will
be returned to the unsuccessful bidder
unless forfeited under the conditions
stipulated.
A surety company bond satisfa ctory
TO the Commission, of not less than ore
fourth nor more than one-half Of the
amount of the contract, will be re-
quired. Plans may be examined and
copy of specifications and contract may
be obtained at the office of the Commis-
sion, Augusta, Maine.
The right is reserved to reject any or
all proposals.
PHILIP J. DEERING, Chairman.
WILLIAM NJ. AVER.
FRANZ A. PEABODY.
State Highway Commission.
PAUL ID. SARGENT,
Chief Engineer
Dated at Augusta, Me, May Sth. 1918
ma yG- -13-I5-1T-IS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
EIPLEI
Horace Films

The funeral of Horace Films was
held from his home Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. Smith Of Dexter oficiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Stafford sang sew
eral selections. The interment was In
Dexter. Mr.. Films was IS. He
leaves two sons, Lamont with whom
he lived and Chester in France and
two grandsons, Charles and Edward.
His Wife died about four years ago.
There We're many beautiful flowers.
He had always been very active and
was only i'll a few days. He was q
highly respected resident.
The first dance of the season given
Tuesday evening by the Ladies Of the
Red Cross was Il success in every
way. The committee, Mrs. Edgar
Jones. Mrs. Nell Randall and James
Boynton and wife were pleased with
the amount realized $33 from dance
and supper and sofa pillow votes.
Mrs. Don Iiamlin of Harmony was
the lucky one to receive the pillow.
The next dance will be May %, music
BY Cartons orchestra, Dexter.
.dr. and Mrs. Carl Wakefield of
Cuilford were in town over Sunday.
Nell Randall returned home Tues
day night from Boston.
Edward Eilms was home from
Orono last week.
James Boynton returned home from
Lewiston Monday with n new road
ster.
Phillip Provost and family were in
Ripley Sunday from Dexter.
Green Robinson is very i'll. DR..
Mouton Of Hartland was called Mon
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
II Helped Some

David Lawrence grudgingly admits
that "the hullabaloo and criticism
seem to have accomplished much
good" in the aircraft department of
our war activities. Nor is this the
only place where good has been ac-
complished by similar means. We
are making real progress at last with
our shipping program, with our mu-
nitions program, with our general
supply program. And all this has
come from the criticism which. find
ing a foothold in Congress, at length
brought the administration to recos-
nize and admit the shortcomings OF
its subordinates-an admission which
was forthcoming not in words but in
deeds, in the dismissal of the Offend
ing subordinates and in the sum-
moning of fit men to take their places
Yet when this criticism began, the
administration spokesmen did not
hesitate TO brand the critics as trait
orous-and the President himself
called Senator Chamberlain a falsi-
ner.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
Small Reason for Congrats

Senator simmons congra tulates the
country upon it's healthy financial
condition. Our war expenditures for
our first year of fighting. he says,
have fallen below the estimates by
about $1,000 100000. while the rev.
erues from the new taxes promise TO
be billion above what was expected
from them. He thinks no new loan
will be needed prior to the election
and he is generally optimistic over
the fiscal situation. Indeed. there are
some good reasons for his congrat
ulatory mood; but they do not rest
in the emphasis which he puts upon
the fact that the war expenditures
have fallen below the estimates.
In the same newspaper and on the
same page where we read the sena-
tors optimistic interview we found
also a Washington dispatch which
tells that the ordnance program, like
the aircraft program. has fallen be
hind the administrators promises,
that there has as yet been no appre-
ciable quantity production of machine
guns Of the Browning type and that
the output of heavy field guns is by
no means what the country has been
repeatedly assured it would be. OF
course, If guns are not being pro-
duced they do not have to be paid
for-and in this fact lies the explana-
ton for what Senator Simmons pro-
claimed with so much complacency,
namely, that we are not spending
money as fast as we had thought we
should.
And, by the same token, we are
not getting ready to do our duty in
the war as fast as we thought we
should. The two things go together
You cannot make an omelet without
breaking eggs; you cannot prepare
for war without spending money.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
Editors Table

Worman's New First Spanish Book.
Published by American Book Co..
New York City. Price, 4S cents. To
the beginner in Spanish it will be
great help for the following reasons:
It teaches Spanish without the help
Of the pupils own language.
The pupil is never left to guess at
the meaning Of word of sentence,
but is instructed so clearly that he
learns to speak Spanish understand
!ngly and naturally.
The grammatical principles are un-
folded progressively.
The lessons are strictly graded.
They consist Of conversations on in
teresting topics, in which are the
words and idioms needed in the
everyday affairs Of life.
The book contains a vocabulary and
a list Of common Spanish phrases.
The rules for pronunciation are
remarkably clear and comprehensive.
They anticipate every difficulty and
come as Lear as is possible to taking
the place of the spoken word.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
MORE DEADLY THAN
A MAD DOGS BITE

The bite of rabid dog is no longer
deadly. due to the now famous Pasteur
Treatment but the slow, living death.
the resultant Of poisoning Of the system
by deadly uric acid is as sure and in
evitable as day follows night.
No other organs of the human body
are SO important to health making as
the kidneys and bladder. Keep your
kidneys clean and your bladder in
working condition and YOU need have
no fear of disease. Don't try to cheat
nature. 1t is cruel master. When
ever you experience backache, nervous
ness, difficulty in passing urine, get on
the job Your kidneys and bladder
require immediate attention. Don't de-
lay This is the time to take the bull
by the horns. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem
Oil Capsules will do the trick. For over
two hundred years they have proven
meritorious in the treatment OF diseases
Of the stomach, kidneys, liver and blad-
der 1t is a world-famed remedy. in
use as a household necessity for over 2ol
years.
If YOU have been doctoring without re-
suits get box of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules today.
Your druggist sells them. Absolutely
guaranteed or money refunded. Beware
OF limitations. Look for the name GOLD
! MEDAL on every box.-Adv
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
Fred M. Smith Of Rockland

Fred NJ. Smith. proprietor Of the
Crescent Beach House in South
1lomaston. died Thursday at the
home Of his sister in Rockland. aged
80. Thirty-two years ago he built a
sroall wooden kitchen on the water
front and began serving steamed
CLAIMS ard boiled Holsters under a
canvas shelter A summer hotel and
a large dancing pavilion sprang up
on this site, and the summer colony
is now 50 large that 100 cottages are
required to house 1t. Mr.. Smith also
developed one of the largest farms III
Knox county, together with large
fish and ice business.
Mr.. Smith was member of Clare
mont Commandery. x. T.. Rocklard
Lodge. b. r. o. T.. of Rockland. and
Kora Temple, Order of Mystic
Shrine in Lewiston. One daughter,
Mrs. George y. Clark of Rockland.
survives,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
Hope Deferred

The new German electoral reform
bill Is one which keeps the word Of
promise to the ear while breaking it
to the heart. Manhood suffrage is
nominally proposed in the measure
which the kaiser's ministers are try
ing to push through the Reichstag,
but as a matter of fact it is so hedged
about with provisos that the Junker
element will be able to retain sub
stantially all OF the advantage which
they have through the existing sys-
tenn OF plural voting. The one thing
which all students of German politics
know is that genuine electoral reform
IN the Empire means the overthrow
OF all the tendencies in the govern
inent which led to this war The
present ruling group know this better
than anyone else; and they will delay
and falter to the last minute. They
will seek. as in the present instance,
to make use of half way measures.
But at the last they must succumb.
The one sure thing in all the welter
in which Germany now finds itself is
that new Germany will one day
be born.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
4ttl Bn. Co NJ, ed L. S. Engineers
American Expeditionary Forces,
Somewhere in France
WILTON

The Walker hill school, taught by
Miss Clark, gave an entertainment
Tuesday evening for the benefit Cf
the Red Cross which would do credit
to any teacher or school The affair
was held at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Gould and the program was
as follows america" school: dia-
logue, Poor Work Don't Pay"
Robert and Raymond Clark and
Blanche Gould; duet. Blanche and
Ethel Gould: recitation. Gcnevieve
Aldrich: song. Way Down in Maine" "
Blanche Gould and Robert Clark
reading. Raymond Clark; recitation,
Likes" Gladys Aldrich; Cecil Kush-
ner and Ethel Could; duet, March
of the Flowers" Blanche Gould and
Miss Gould; recitation, Concord
Hymn" Gladys Aldrich; duet, AT
the Donny Brook Fair Blanche and
Harry Gould; reading, Robert Clark
duet, Robert Clark and Miss Gould ;
tableaux, Before and After the Ex-
plosion;" recitation, Emily Cannon;
song, Six Little Mice" Ethel Gould,
Gladys Aldrich and Cecil kershner:
star Spangled Banner" school. A
box supper was one of the special
features and $2050 obtained. Forty
two were present
The Senior class of Wilton academy
gave a social Wednesday evening at
ment expenses. The program was
enjoyed and the following numbers
were given: Waltz; march: one-step;
Seven in Seven out; FoX-trot; one
step. Paul Jones: waltz, intermission
Fox -trot; Tucker; one-step: waltz
Seven in Seven out; Fox-trot, waltz;
good night.
The Wilton festival chorus will hold
a rehearsal Monday evening in the
Congregational chapel.
Nav s2nd is thesdate of the fair to
be given by the Golden Rule Circle Of
the CONGREGATIONAL church. The fol-
lowing ladies are the chairman of
the tables: Fancy work, Mrs. George
York: aprons Mrs. Il. c. Bump; chill
dren's table, Mrs. Dyke Barden: sup
mont Miss Mary Bass, Miss Lizzie
pass. Mrs. Carl Whittenore.
The Tyngtown club will meet Fri
6av afternoon with Mrs. Mary Wheel
wright. The program is given to
"Btrds" and promises to be instruc-
tive and entertaining.
At the regular meeting Of Wilson
Lake Rebekah lodge held Wednes-
6av evening, degrees We're conferred
on two candidates. After the work
;ce cream and crackers We're served.
Red Cross day will be observed in
.ba Methodist church next Sunday
r,ben a special free will offering TO
he given for the work,
Reno Noyes, Ralph Wood, Erlon
and orman Knowles have returned
from Moxie where they enjoyed
fishing trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
MERCER

Ben Dunton from Cumberland Mills
was visitor in town recently for a
few days. He called on his father,
True Dunton and his sister, Mrs. Far
rand
Jonas Varncy was very badly hurt
last week by being kicked in the head
by his horse.
An all-day meeting of the Grange
was held Wednesday with out of
town visitors. A very pleasant time
was reported.
Watson Nye is stopping with his
sister Mrs. Mlle Diggles.
Mrs. ltilda Dunton is moving for
Mrs. Calvin Whitcomb
An all-day meeting of the Ladies'
Aid was held in the NJ f. vestry
Wednesday,
J. +. Smith has his teams and men
at work on the roads.
Charlie Gray is quite i'll
Mrs. j. +. Smith is stopping with
her daughter Mrs. Belle Works,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. b. Smith and
daughter, Belle Works was on busi-
ness trip to Skowhegan Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
The Main Question.

man was arrested on the charge 5f
robbng another Of his watch and chain.
1t was said that he had thrown q bag
over his victims head. strangled and
robbed him. There was so little evil
Gence, however. that the judge quickly
said:
"Discharged
The prisoner stood still in the dock.
amazed at being given his freedom so
soon.
you're discharged" repeated the
Judge. You can so. You are free
Still no word from the prisoner, who
stood staring at the Judge.
Don't you understand? You have
been acquitted. Get out.' shouted the
Judge.
We'll" stammered the man, "do I
have to give him back his watch and
chain?'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
SPRING TREATMENT
Necessary TO Purify Blood and Cor.
rect Weak Rundown Conditions


Trying weather, exposure to
storms, the grip, hard colds. pneu
mona, fevers, diphtheria and other
blood od-poisoning. prostrating diseases
leave the whole system sub normal
below par-weak and slow-blood
depleted and thin, with that tired
feeling, poor appetite. backache.
rheumatic pains. delicate digestive
power or almost none at all. The
ideal Treatment is
Hoods Sarsaparilla-to be taken
before meals-thoroughly to purify
the blood and expel poisons, and
Peptiron-to be taken after meals
to put power into the blood. give
strength. increase red corpuscles and
restore tone, and do It quickly.
II there is biliousness. constipation,
bad taste in the mouth, or the blues"
the liver is torpid. Take Hoods
Pills-they rouse the liver and relieve
all liver Ills. are perfectly compat-
ible with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
Peptiron.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18
MAR RIED


EFMARSiIALL-Tn Brewer. May
10 by Rev. George Gorwood. George l..
Kief of Hancock Point and Miss Mar
tha y. Marshall. Of North Hancock
LEARD- ASK EII~In Bangor, May
a. by Rev. Charles a. Moore. Major ].
Ieard and Annie NJ Haskell, both of
Bangor.
STONE-FOGG-I Bangor. May Il. "
pr David y. Beach. Walter Guy Stone
Dedham.
.AEDERSON-TITCOMB-In Whitman
NC. May y, S. Albert Anderson of Mon
son and Miss Gladys Titcomb of Will
PAYSON-GTRNEY-In Belfast. Nav
r. py ReV. d. Bracket, Everett G.
iaNson and Miss Margaret j. Gurney.
tROt SE-McKIENON - In Belfast
May 18th, by Rev. D. Bracket C.Iiffnri
John Grouse OF Presque Isle and Miss
Clyte Mckinnon of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18

Lady Conductor Ito passenger who is
monopolizing more than his share of
room in the car)-IIove up there, please.
The Passenger unconccrnedly continues
to spread out. Lady Conductor-Win
you move up and make room for the
other passengers, please? But the pas
senger is still Indifferent. Lady Con-
ductor /(as a last resorU-Can any pas
senger tell me the ;erman for Move
up, please ?"-London Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1918-05-18

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