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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Attention, Farmers.

Jos. S. Giudice. u. S. Explo-
sives Inspector Wisconsin wishes
publicity given in regard to the
manner of keeping dynamite ac-
cording to government regula-
tons which are very strict upon
that point. All farmers or 9TH
ers having to use the explosive
must keep their stock on hand
securely under lock and key at
all times. This is a GOVERN
MENT RULING so bear it In
mind.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17


OF the year Villas county farmers have
put in big acreage to potatoes this
spring knowing that it is the staple
crop of this section of the state and
that it is food product that plays a
most important role in the feeding of
ourselves and our allies across the
water. More potatoes are being planted
this year than in previous seasons
which shows how we'll the northern
Wisconsin farmers are needing the
nations call for increase in produc-
ton. And they make no mistake in
doing it. Potatoes are money crop
a cash asset as soon as harvested,
which is a feature that helps wonder
fully in the development Of new
region.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
FROM FRENCH FRONT
Corp. Michigan Right from
the Trenches to Aid
In Red Cross.

On Wednesday and Thursday,
May 22-23, the people of Villas
comfy will be given an oppor-
tunity of hearing Corporal Jas.
Michigan, of the Thirteenth
Royal Highlanders of Canada,
describe some Of his experiences
passed through since his COM
mand went to France in 1914.
Gassed and wounded at st.
Julian in 1915, he later returned
to the front line trenches, and
IN the third battle of the Ypres,
June Il, 1915, lost a leg and was
otherwise wounded eliminating
him from further participation
in the great struggle.
Corporal Michigan is now
touring the U. S. in the interests
of the Red Cross, and was Sc
cured for this county by the
county organizations Of Council.
of Defense, Loyalty Legion and
Red Cross.
He will speak at the opera
house in Eagle River, at 800 p.
m. Wednesday, Ma; 22nd, and
the next morning accompanied
by the Eagle River band and a
number of the townspeople, goes
to Vinegar where he will give
a noon address and speak at
winchester that evening at TOO
That he will draw packed
houses is beyond question. it be-
ing the first chance for most of
the people to hear Of the war
from one who knows what war
means.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
What About The Rast?
w ashington, d.

Washington, d. c., May Is.
Food Administrator Hoover asked
the house appropriations committee
today for S7,OO0,OO0 to provide offices
and clerical hire for the 1000 county
food administrators.
Very good, now, what about the
Red Cross officers, especially the sec
rotary, Council of Defense heads. fuel
administrators, chairman of the vari-
Gus war dives, etc.? From all that
we know of their activities they are
entitled to about as much assistance
as the county food administrator.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Bound in Slavery.

The state of abject slavery in which
most of mankind is held by the oppo-
site sex is demonstrated in the sad
spectacle to be seen on any residence
street these evenings, consisting of
the head of the house out in the gar
den working and perspiring to de-
gree almost dangerous, while his
missus takes life calmly from her
perch on the garden wall reading off
list Of directions for planting a gar
den. No, women aren't cruel at all.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Soldier Boy Notes

The following Villas county young
men left this morning, having en-
listed in. the various branches of
Uncle Sans service:
Levons Arvisvawskis and WaaeisIaw
Fongaila to Fort Benjamin Harrison,
Indianapolis, as carpenters, and Kavi-
Iner StesanoWicv, to Camp McA rtElur,
Waco, Texas, as cook.
Eagle Rive. boys in Uncle Sans
khaki have won two promotions in the
past few days. Wilbur Knox, SON of
Mrs. VIM. Knox, and a member of
Bat. B 10Th f. A., stationed at Camp
Greene, N. c., has been promoted TO
corporal, and Peter Gan,ier, SON OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Gander. is NOW
acting corporal in Co. A. S. S. c. at
Madison Barracks, N. Y.
Mike N orrison came up from Great
Lakes Wednesday TO spend ten day
leave of absence granted him upon
completing the course in aviation
mechanics.
Herman Rade Jr. left Saturday for
Camp Grant after weeks visit at
his home in the town of Washington.
Soldier life apparently agrees with
him and like most of the boys in
training camps, his main anxiety is
to so across and get in the real game.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
When Peace Will Come.

We have heard it said ever so many
times that the present German often
sive is the enemy's last desperate eff
fort and if it fails Germany will be
ready for peace, says the Kansas City
Times, and continues: Maybe so; Ger
many always has been ready for peace
on German terms.
But if there is any public opinion
in America that believes the war will
end when the German thrust in
Picardy is stopped it is doomed to dis
appointment. Germany would be very
glad to have all the allies believe she
is desperate and near exhaustion.
She has spread that belief with
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Bought Pesek Farm.

Emil Pesik sold his so acre farm at
the east end of town last week to
Matt russo, formerly of Anaconda,
Mont, who took possession at once.
It is finely located, excellent soil, and
equipped with nice new set of
buildings. This is proven by the
fact that the new owner after being
on land hunt for several months,
dropping Off here quite accidentally,
bought the place within two hours
after arriving and seeing it. The
sale was handled by the Eagle River
Land Co,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
viii be a Candidate.

G. H. Johnson, treasurer of Como
yer, while in town Monday gave iR-
formation to to the Review that he
would be candidate for the Repuh~
lican nomination for Clerk of the
Court this fall. We should Judge
that he will make a strong run as
Conover's first claimant for county
political honors.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17

great industry before now and has
found it to pay very WE'LL Nothing
would suit her purpose better now
than to have America rest comfort
ably in the conviction that there will
be nothing more to do after the pre-
sent drive is stopped Germany her
self will rest in no such belief. If the
present offensive fails Hlndenburg
and Ludendorff will be busy shaping
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
by our convoy of destroyers. TIL

by our convoy of destroyers. Then
two days out from young
gale arose and those of us who hadn't
been sick promptly capitulated and
broke all Of Hoover's rules for the
prevention of waste in sudden man.
ner, | among the rest, of course
The destroyers sighted a sub" and
dropped several depth bombs which,
according to the report later circulat
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Shipping Pike FRY.

Shipments of pike fry from the To-
cal hatchery began this week. The
state fish car left this morning with
a load for down state points, and
Mgr. Mielke states that the total for
the week up to this morning is 100
cans. Local applicants will be taken
care of at the hatchery over Sunday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Explosives Inspector Here.

JOS. Giudice, secretary of the DEM
ocratic state committee. and now
state Inspector OF explosives. retail
handlers, ETC., was visitor in town
Tuesday. Users of dynamite are re-
quested to see his warning concerning
same in another part of this paper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Then Tom tainted.

"This check is doubtless all right, =
said the bank cashier politely, s'but
have you anything about you that
would serve to identify your"
81 have a mole on my left elbow, y
faltered the pretty girl. kansas
City Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Letters from the Bows

Below is published a letter from an
old Eagle River boy well known to
local people and especially to members
of the class of 1910. Corp. Ted Law
ton is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Lawton of Elk Mound, Wis, but for
merIy of this place. Ted enlisted in,
National Guard early in the game and
after doing guard duty at the ore
docks somewhere up on the range"
was transferred to Waco, Texas, and
mustered into federal service. A few
weeks ago he went across and his let
ter gives an interesting.account of the
trip despite deletions by the censor.
At the time of writing Corp Lawton
expected to go across the channel at
any hour and is undoubtedly by this
time with the rest of the "Buddies"
within sound of the big guns over
there. The letter follows:
At present in Winchester,
Morn Hill Camp,
England.
And tomorrow Walt, somewhere in
France, At last has come the final
move for u.s. in this entrance into the
Big War. At last we enter France
and take up arms in real battle sgainst
the Hun. / think Wait, that this
move is the greatest one I've ever
made in my life. It casts my life in
the balance and its a "given x
plus luck, equals life find the value
of x" sort Of an equation that Prof
Olson forgot to teach us. Perhaps if
he had taught us trigger" nometry
instead might find solution.
We reached this camp last Wednes-
day on board the famous -, now
rechristened the and trans
| ferred into monster troop transport
About - came over with us and
~ sure had boatload. All went we'll
until we had been in the danger zone
several days and hatt been picked up
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Attended as DELEGATES,

Mines. w. III. Bonner, Finn Lawler,
A. Mckenzie, J. z. Nemacheck, A. j.
Austin, w. Fl. Radcliffe. C. ri. adj
ANS and q Ell. Waters, accompanied
by Rev. Waters, attended a district
convention of the Eastern Star at
Amigo, Wednesday.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Son Born.

The birth OF son to Mr.. and Mrs
A. b. Olson of Reedsburg, was re-
Gently reported. Mr.. Olson was high
school principal here few years ago
and himself and wife have many
friends here who will be interested in
hearing of the new addition to their
family.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17
Big Potato Acreage.

In spite of low prices and surplus
of the product on hand at this season
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-17

Helping the Red Cross at
home helps your boy over
there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
WOULD HAVE STATE
CONTROL INSURANCE
Delegate shackeIFord Offers Bul to
E3paiize Fire Risk Ratcs--Nor-
ris Would Forbid Agreements.

One of the most important meas
ures before the present session of the
general assembly is the bin intro
duccd by Delegate ShackeIford to su-
peryise the fire insurance and rating
bureaus OF the state.
Affecting as it does every property
holder in Virginia, the bill is receiv-
ing strong support from people who
feel that they have been made TO suf-
fer unreasonable and discriminatory
rates. and 1t goes without saying that
the measure is receiving the close
scrutiny of the fire insurance COM
pauics.
The bill is aimed at the old line
companies. The Southeastern Tariff
Association of Insurance Companies
has been held to be within the law in
fixing rates The result is that the
state now has five divisions. each OF
which has a different rate on the
same class Of risk.
Section OF the proposed law pro-
vides that, NO IRE insurance com
pany, or other insurer against tho
risk of fire or lightning, nor any rat
ing bureau. shall fix or charge any
rate for fire insurance upon property
in This state which is unreasonable
or which discriminates unfairly be
tween risks Of essentially the same
hazards and having substantially the
same degree of protection against
fire
This Is to be enforced by provis-
ion of the bill which places with the
corporation commission power to hold
hearings, investigate rates and make
suitable revision If found unreason-
able
\ companion bill Is one introduced
by Delegate Norris, of Lancaster. Mr..
Norris bill, instead OF legalizing the
rate-iixing associations and putting
them under control of the corpora
tior commission, aims at opening the
field to competition by forbidding the
insurance companies to enter into
rate liking agreements His bill aboi-
ishes the rate-fNing associations.
Both members, Of the house are
aiming at the same object in their
bills and are working together to ar
rive ut the best remedy for the exist
ing situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
RED CROSS KA|TTERs
MAKE RAPID PROGRESS
All Members OF McGuire's Hospital
Unit VIII Soon Be Fitted Out
With Complies Equipment

A statement issued yesterday at Red
Cross headquarters, Fourth and Grace
street, win probably satisfy the GU
extra warmth and length of sweaters
being knitted by Richmond Red Cross
knitters. 1t was explained that ths
conditions in the training camps in
this country and the conditions In
the war zones abroad are entirely diff
ferent, and that the sweaters were be-
ing fashioned in such way that they
would furnish adequate protection for
the body under the trying circum-
stances of trench duty and at other
times.
The knitting department, which ia
under the direction Of Mrs Bessie
Berry Grabowskii, now numbers 1900
knitters handling thousands OF pounds
of wool, against twelve knitters and
sey-a pounds Of wool when the de-
partment was organized June I6 last.
There has been rapid progress made,
a report disclosed, with large reaui-
sition for knitted goods which was
made on the local chapter last fall.
Complete knitted sets, including sweat
ers, mufflers and wristlets, to the num-
Der of 4.618 and 1900 pairs of socks
have been distributed.
BY the time DIR. McGuire's hospital
unit is ready for service abroad Rich
mond knitters will have finished COM
plete knitted sets for all the members
Among the recent requests for ia
ished articles, which the local depart
ment received through the proper
channels, came from the aero squad
ron stationed at Fulton for 50 pairs
of socks. This requisition has been
filled, and the first convaIescent quilt
ever made here IS ready for shipment
to the 31ath ambulance company at
Camp Lee. Other quilts are being
made, one in the Red Cross work
rooms for the Mcguire hospital unit.
and another by the auxiliary of st.
James church for a ward at Camp
Lee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
PLAN WASHINGToN'S
BIRTHDAY PARADE

Norfolk, Va. Feb. io.--At the regu-
lar drill of the second draft men at the
armory on Monday night. under the
instruction of officers OF the nome
guard. announcement will be made or
plans for a parade on Washingtons
birthday in which the second draft
men who are now undergoing instruc-
lions will occupy a place of honor. II
ia sxpected that the home guards VIII
also participate in the procession on
the holiday, and the parade will be
held as an incentive 10 men who are
In the second draft and who have not
taken advantage of the drills as yet
to enroll themselves at the armory
Plans are also on foot now to
secure the names OF every regtstrant
who comes under the provisions OF
tho next draft, and circular letter
will be sent to each and every one.
calling attention to the drills at the
armory, as well as outlining the
benefits to be derived from the
course Men who are liable TO be
called to the colors at any time
from now on will find that the pre-
lminary training given them in mil
itary tactics and the manual of arms
will stand them In good stead when
they reach camp. and their chances
of promotion at the outset Will be
greater than II they reach camp un-
prepared and are forced to come I'M
der the eye Of drill sergeants. These
points will be brought out in the
letter. ~~-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
TRIES TO DODGE DRAFT
BY HAVING TWO WIVES

Chicago. Ill, Feb. te.--Charles
CARRIER concluded when he applied
for exemption from the draft on the
grounds of a dependent wife that
plural grounds would not hurt his
chances 10 escape the trenches.
Accordingly, CARRIER hied himself
10 the marriage license bureau with
Miss Anna Brown and obtained Ii
cense lie took his bride to his home
ana introduced his wife, Lillian, to
Anna as his sister All was we'll I'M
til Lillian. Anna and CARRIERS mother
quaIreled.
Now the grand jury will take care
Of CARRIER.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
Between Bristol and Accomac
PRISONER WANTED
To HEAR LECTURE

winchester. Va, Feb. 1o.-The police
force and other officials last night
turned out en- masse to hunt for Eman-
uel f. Triplett, who, they thought had
escaped from Jail where he In under
going a sentence OF twenty-ntne days
for nou-support.
Under the terms OF his sentence
Triplett is working for the city of
Winchester as 3 street laborer he
boards in Jail and the city pays
regular compensation for his labor.
After his board is deducted from hts
wages. the balance goes to the sup
port of his wife,
The man has been regarded as a
trusty and when he leaves jail in the
morning to go to his work. he is I'M
accompanied. At night he returns
alone to jail.
But last night he failed TO show up
and a search was began at once for
him. Police headquarters was notified
and officers sent on the hunt for the
missing prisoner.
In the meanwhile sitt!ng snugly UP
IN the gallery at the Empire theater
listening TO Mr.. Leon Dabo. the
American lecturer, tell a large au-
dience about the horrors OF war, Mr..
Trlplett was an interested listener to
the lecturer and was deply absorbed
In the topic when he was rudely
brought back to earth by an officer
touching him on the arm and telling
him he was wanted outside.
The prisoner was therenpon LED
meekiy back TO jail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
COMMISSION FORM
MAY BE ADOPTED

I.ynchburg. Va. Feb. 1e.-com-
mission form of government for
LynchburR soon may be adopted
bv a majority vote. in the view of
Leon Goodman expressed this morn
ing, through amendment of the acts of
1914 and 1915. such an amendment
having been prepared and forwarded
to Lynchburg representatives In the
general assembly for presentation.
IT will be remembered by those IN
terested in this movement that at a
meeting held some time ago at the
chamber OF commerce committees
was appointed to secure such legisla-
ton as might permit the adoption OF
commission government BY a mere
majority vote OF those voting. and not
by majority of all qualified to vote,
as the law now provides.
This committee, of which Mr.. Good
man is chairman has been at work
or the matter since that time. Mr..
Goodman said this morning that In
tho beginning he had been under the
impression that in order TO permit
Lynchburg to adopt a commission
form OF government by mere major
ity vote OF those voting. an amend
ment to section 1T OF the constitu-
ton was necessary, and that to effect
this the amendment would have to be
passed by the general assembly at
two sessions and then the next gem
eraI assembly would have to enact
the necessary legislation putting the
constitutional amendment into effect
About six years would elapse before
this could be done.
As this seemed to be about the best
that could be expected. constitution
al amendment had been prepared and
has been presented in the house OF
delegates by Delegate Preston. II.
Bailey, OF this city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
LYNCHDURG'S BUDGET
FOR YEAR MADE Up
T III r.

LynchburR. Feb 1o.--The 1859
budget for municipal purposes has
been adopted by the common council
and IL goes for concurrence to the
board of aldermen next Tuesday night
favorable action there and approval
by Mayor Jester are assured. The
budget carries appropriations aggre-
eating sT34.so7.a7. being sSi,5oT3 30
larger than last year. It makes pro-
vision for increases in pay for school
teschers and policemen. giving the for
ner an increase OF approximately Is
per cent for the teachers and from
to 10 per cent approximately. for the
police force. Provision Is also made
for the complete notortzation OF the
Are department. supply Of the neces-
sary apparatus having previously been
contracted for. This will enable the
are board to abandon one station. Civ
ing Ave stations with modern appar~
atuE
The largest item in the budget is
sI4s,s03 for bonded debt interest and
ss1.T&2 for sinking fund requirements
The public school board gets Sl2s'oee.
which will be supplemented by state
sunds. The city prison farm gets an
increase of $4,000. much OF which Ia
taken from the expenses of the city
Jail, as many prisoners no longer are
admitted TO the jail. going direct from
police court to the farm.
The ordinance also provides $500 TO
hsip defray the expenses of uniform
ing q proposed cadet corps at the high
school. II makes provision this year
for practically. no new permanent
street work beeAuee considerable work
ordered previously remains yet 10 be
couplsted. the increased total of the
budget being taken up by salary in"
crsases and the increased cost OF ma
ter.ais and supplies for then various
AepaytmentE,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
=SOCLET Y
FRrEpA MEREDITH DIETz. Editor.

Telephone Madison 1898.

cause, but this they are gladly doing
with the result that TO date they nave
finished three dozen hemmed sheets
one dozen hospital shirts. six pairs
paJsmas, five pairs socks and nineteen
complete sets of knitted garments. and
have about twenty-five sets OF knitted
garments in course of making.
During the Christmas drive more
than one hundred subscriptions were
secured for the Red Cross society ano
petition was made for official recog-
milton as Red Cross auxiliary mead
quarters, which was granted, ana
headquarters were established at 81.
Josephs academy. where there Is also
Junior auxiliary. The members are
now concentrating their attention on
the sale OF thrift stamps and quite
number of cards have been started
This auxiliary meets every Monday
evening in the old study half at ST.
Joseph's academy. and all pupils ana
former pupils are invited 10 prlng
their friends to these meetings.
The officers are Miss elizabeth DO
Ian. chairman; Miss Christine Meyer.
secretary; Miss Bertha Anthony, treas"
urer.
Musical and Tea Today.
A silver tea and musical Will be
given this evening At O'CLOCK IN the
Sacred Heart Sunday school hall at
Fourteenth and Perry streets oy the
ladies of Sacred Heart parish. There
will be a very good musical program
and the entertainment will be open
to the public. Mrs. A. J. Daffron liz
chairman of arrangements.
Visiting Nuraen to Meet.
The Instructive Visiting Nurses as
! sociatlon will hold its regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday at II A NJ In
| the home at 233 South Cherry street.
Called Meeting of Lee Chapter.
There viii be called meeting OF
Lee chapter. Daughters of the Con-
federaey, Tuesday morning Mt IL
o'clock In the Home for Needy Con-
T federate Women. Members are re-
ouested by Mrs. Temple Roy, chairman
Of the navy and marine bali on FRI
day evening. TO bring their receipts
sud tickets.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-11
DULUTH WOMAN ADOPTS
JAPANESE FTNERY AND
SPEAKS LANGUAGE WE'LL

San Francisco. Feb. lo.--Mrs. II
Frank Parker. OF Duluth. MINI. said
to be the only American woman in
the world to have adopted japanese
feminine finery. IL Waiting hers.
Mrs. Parker not only cltngs to the
kimono. sandals and hair ornamental
but eats and sleeps according to the
customs of Nippon. Wherever pos
sible she uses the Oriental language
in preference to the English.
She spent years in studying the
language and customs OF Japan be-
fore she made her first trip there.
When she arrived In Toxic last July
her reception was that OF q bunlio
function.
Her husband, an iron. king Of
Minnesota, INDUCES his wife in her
whims and says she has dose q great
deal Of philanthropic work In con-
nection with her Oriental studies
Mrs Parker hAS. erected n Jap
anese villa near Duluth thu Il de-
ciared to Do ono Of tho attractions
of that part of tbs state.