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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Madison-Owing to the fuel situa-
ton the saloons Will close in Merrill on
Sundays. The question arose as to
VINO should make the complaint for d
continuation of the enforcement Of the
Sunday closing law. The attorney
general suggests that those who have
through custom ke2t their places open
on Sunday, be notified An enforce
ment Of the Sunday closing law is con
templated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

La Crosse-The libel suit Of Rev.
Alfred Leslie Morse Of Waukesha
against the Modern Woodmen of
America, which grew out of the re-
cent insurance rate war when, Morse
alleges, the order DETAINED his charac-
ter by the publication of booklet
dealing with his life as a minister in
Wisconsin towns, was settled here.
The Woodmen paid him a substantial
sum, attorneys said.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Sheboygan-Dynamiting was resort
ed to break up ice jams in the She
boygan river which resulted in mum
dating a large part Of the factory sec
ton Of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Madison-D. O. Mahoney of Viroqqa,
president Of the American Society of
Equity and a regent of the University
of Wisconsin, has been appointed
member of an advisory committee to
Secretary of Agriculture David f.
Houston and Food Administrator
Hoover.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Marshall-SeveraI of the sheep own
ed by Lyle Brown and Maynard Lar
son, high school students, were found
to be affected with rabies, having been
bitten by a dog some time ago. The
sheep were slaughatred and the car
cases buried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Green Bay - Forgive Green Bay
men, subject to CONSUMPTION, who
were married since May IS, have been
placed in class one by the district waT
board, following appeals taken from
the ruling placing them in class four
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Racine - An Austrian employed at
the factory of the J. l. Case ThTeshing
Machine company was roughly han
died by fellow employees, and would
have been thrown into the river had
officers OF the company not prevented
it. The Austrian was ordered to kiss
the flag. which he did after crawling
on hands and knees for a considerable
distance, and then willingly cOntribu
ted to the county war relief fund.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-03-28

Menomonie = Fred Nelson of Elk
horn, was found in cell at the coun-
ty Jail here with his throat cut. Mel
son came to this city and asked to be
taken care of. He formerly lived in
Milwaukee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
MOVEMENT OVERSEAS STOPS
NO MORE AMERICAN SOLDIERS
WILL BE SENT ABROAD.
Two Hundred Thousand Men WiII Be
Returned to Civil Life in About
Two Weeks.

Washington, Nov achievement Of
American rtoops across the Atlantis
has stopped entirely and demObiliza-
ton of troops in cantonments and
camps at home is under way.
General March, chief of staff, made
this announcement outlining the War
departments plans in answer to the
questions the country has been asking
since the day the armistice was signed
and it became apparent that the war
was over.
! He said orders already issued would
send 100000 men back to civil life
within about two weeks, and that
when the program was in full swing
about 10000 would quit the army
daily.
Fighting divisions of General Per
shing's army in France will be de-
modified as far as possible in their
home communities. The chief of staff
would make no prediction as to when
the first divisions would start home.
It appears probable, however, that
the flow of returning troops can be in
full tide before Feb. l. Quarters will
be available for them at the canton
ments by that time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
PRESIDENT MAY NOT ATTEND
WILSON PROBABLY WILL NOT
GO TO EUROPE.
Letter TO Judge Alton 3. Parker Init.
mates Executive Must Stay i'm
Washington.

Washington, Nov. adjudication
of President Wilson's letter to Judge
Alton B. Parker declining an invita-.
ton to attend the British day cele-
bration in N ew York Dec. caused
renewed discussion here of the ques.
ton of whether the President will go
to Europe for the great peace con
ference that is to settle finally the is.
sues growing out of the war
In his letter to Judge Parker, the
President said: ut is my plain duty
to be here, for | can act more prompt
ly upon matters which seem to ma
ture almost every hour and 1 am sure
that | can be more true to the com
mon cause by staying here"
By some this was taken Ito indicate
that the President would not attend
the peace conference. Generally, how
ever, it was accepted as meaning that
the President expects the exchanges
between Col. E. M. House, his per-
sonal representative, and the Allied
premiers in preparation for the assem-
bling Of the peace conference still
will be continuing Dec. 8.
In advance of the meeting of the
conference many delicate questions
must be settled by the supreme war
council at Versailles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
WASHINGTON DENIES
COPENHAGEN STORY
President Wilson Has Not Notified
Germany Armistice VIII Be
Dissolved.

Copenhagen, Nov. 18.-According to
a. Berlin dispatch to the Berlingske
Tidende, President Wilson has inform
ed the German government that main
tenance of law and order is a prere-
quisite of the armistice and that if the
Russian Bolshevik representatives are
are received in Berlin the armistice
agreement will be dissolved.
Washington, Nov. 18.-It was stated
authoritatively that Germany has not
been informed by President Wilson
that the armistice will be denounced
if the Russian Bolshevik representa-
tives are received in Berlin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
GERMANY APPEARS
IN BETTER SHAPE
PREMIER EBERT SAYS MAJORITY
OF THE PEOPLE SUPPORT
The GOVERNMENT.
COUNCIL REsclNDs ORDER
Wcrkmen's and Soldiers Body Can
GELS Plan for Forming Civilian
Red Guard-BoIsheVik Meth
DDS Unpopular.

Amsterdam, Nov. 18-Berlin news
papers and dispatches reaching here
indicate that there is great confusion
in Germany over the powers to be
given the various councils and COM
mittees and officials.
The dispatches indicate that there is
chaos in government affairs owing to
the formation by the Spartacus group
of a new political party, which has re-
duced the strength of the Independent
Socialists. How strong this new party
will be is not known.
Red Guard Order Rescnded.
The so-called executive council of
the Workmen's and Soldiers council
has followed the Berlin garrison's de-
mand by Temporarily" resembling it's
order for the formation of a civilian
Red Guard. There is reason to believe
that the executive council, despite the
fact that Captain Won Beerfeld was
forced to leave it because he was con-
sidered too radical than the larger
council, from which it has it's commits
sion.
That the bulk of the soldiers them
selves refuse to countenance Bolshevik
methods again has been demonstrated
at meeting in the Reichstag building
of delegates from all the Soldiers
councils in Berlin and delegates of
similar councils elsewhere.
Soldiers Repudiate Liebknecht.
The Berlin soldiers are united firm
ly against Dr. Karl Liebknecht. They
declare that he had been thrown out
Of the barracks owing to his repeated
efforts to deliver incitive speeches.
Premier Ebert, in addressing the
meeting, declared that vast majority
of the people supported the govern
ment. He said the government had
nothing to fear from the troops at the
front, but that many men from rear
positions who are hurrying home are
causing disorder in Baden and Wur-
temberg.
The premier added that the United
States would help feed the Germans,
but that order must be maintained
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
RAINBOW DIVISION IN
ARMY OF OCCUPATION
American Force to Invade Germany
viii Consist of About 100000
Men.

Paris, Nov. IS. - The American
Third army has been designated as
''the army of occupation" 1t will be
under the immediate direction of Gen
eral Pershing, the COMMUNICATIVE chief,
who will be in command of the Amer
lean positions in occupied territories
The Third army will consist of the
First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth,
Twenty-sixth, Thirty-second, Forty
second (Rainbow), Eighty-ninth and
Ninetieth divisions, which, divided
among the Third and Fourth corps,
will consist for the present Of about
a quarter of a million men. 1t will
be commanded by Major General
Dickman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Incident MAY Be Probed.

Washington, Nov 18.-Investigation
may be ordered by the State depart
ment to ascertain whether an inten-
tional affront to the United States
was involved in an incident which
married a celebration at San Jose,
Costa Rica, of the signing of the ar
mistice. Reports of the affair show
that when crowds assembled before
the American and Allied legations, po-
lice appeared at the American lega-
ton and dispersed the celebrators.
Stewart Johnson, second secretary in
charge, had made brief speech.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad-
der and kidneys seem to be disordered,
20 to your nearest drug store and get a
bottle of DIR. Kilmers Swamp Root. 1t
is a physicians prescription for ailments
of the kidneys and bladder.
It has stood the test of years and has
a reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This preparation so very effective, has
been placed on sale everywhere. Get a
bottle, medium or large size, at your near
est druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilher
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men.
ton this paper.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
FOUR MORE STATES ARE
ADDED TO DRY COLUMN
Ohio, Florida, Nevada and Wyoming
Adopt Prohibition at Recent
Election.

Washington, Now 18.-Final clean
UP returns of the recent elections
showed that drys have gained four
states, suffrage two and that Repub-
licans elected q governors to the
Democrats nine. In the Senate Re-
publicans have 40 to Democrats AZ,
and in the House Republicans have
239, Democrats 1913, Independents 1,
Prohibitionists 1, and Socialists 1.
Ohio, Florida, Nevada and Wyoming
went dry, and Minnesota, California
and Missouri stayed wet.
Michigan and South Dakota adopt
ed suffrage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Appeals for Merchant Marine.

Washington, Nov. 1S. - America
must provide protection for her mer-
chant marine if she is to compete sue
cessfully with other nations, Director
General Schwab of the Emergency
Fleet corporation declared in state
ment here. "The whole people must
pay for the privilege of merchant
marine, not the few who own the
ships" Schwab said. 1T will be nee
essary fer the nation to provide pro-
lection for this merchant marine
which we are now building"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
BRITISH DIVERS SANK
43 ENEMY WARSHIPS
Zeppelin, IA Transports and So Steam
ships Also Included in Toll
of Submarines.

London, Nov. 18.-Detail can now
be given of the part which British
submarines played in the war. This
service destroyed the following enemy
warships:
Two battleships, two armed cruis
ers, two light cruisers, seven destroy
ers, five gunboats, 20 submarines and
five armed auxiliary vessels.
Two battleships and one light
cruiser were torpedoed, but reached
port badly damaged.
Other enemy craft destroyed were:
One Zeppelin, IA transports, six am
munition and supply ships, two store
ships, SO steamships and 1877 sailing
ships.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
ALLIES HAVE SAVED
MOST SACRED CAUSE
Marshal Foch Praises Armies for
Adjoining Their Flags With
Immortal Glory.

Paris, Nov 18.-Marshal Foch, com
mander-in-chief, has addressed the
following message to the Allied
armies:
Officers, on-Commissioned Off
GERS and Soldiers of the Allied Armies
After having resolutely stopped the
enemy you have for months fought
his with faith and indefatigab1e ener
gy without respite. You have won
the greatest battle in history and
saved the most sacred cause.-the lib
erty of the world. Be proud. You
have adorned your flags with immor
tai glory. Posterity preserves for you
it's recognition"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
French Given Preference.

Paris, Nov. 1S.-Louis Louicheur,
French minister of munitions, has
presented to the army committee in
the Chamber of Deputies an interest
ing report regarding the transforms
ton of the present war factories.
Measures already have been taken,
he said, designed to prevent idlene-s
and to insure work to French work
men and women before foreign labor
ers and prisoners are given employ
ment The production of war mate
rial would cease progressively after
military requirements were considered
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Chance of Venue Denied.

Chicago, Nov 1S.-In denying in
court here a petition for a change of
venue, asked by Victor L. Berger,
Adolph Germer, William F. Kruse,
Irwin st. John Tucker and j. Louis
Engdahl, Federal Judge Lands said :
This court cannot permit petition
of this kind to be made a mere We
hicle of SANDER" The defendants,
indicted for alleged violation of the
espionage act, charged in the petit
ticn that Judge Lands was pref
udiced against persons Of German
birth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
POPULATION HAS
SUFFICIENT FOOD
GERMANY is DECLARED TO BE
IN NO IMMEDIATE DANGER
OF STARVATION.
SEEKS TO EXCITE SYMPATHY
Officials at Washington Believe Ber-
lin Government Is Playing to
Influence Coming Peace Con-
ference Towards Leniency. y

Washington, Nov 18.-In the almost
historical appeals of the German pro-
visional government for supplies of
food and for permission to address
itself directly through a commission
to the American public, officials here
see a purpose to excite the sympa-
thies of large element of the Amer
ican population more or less connect
ed by blood ties with Germany.
With such sympathies aroused the
German government, it was said un-
.doubtedly hopes to influence the ap-
preaching peace conference towards
leniency.
Appeals Unnecessary.
Such appeals as those which have
been sent by wireless by DR.. Solf, Ger
man foreign secretary, to Secretary
Lansing, were said to be quite unnec-
essary and not likely to have any
beneficial results.
President Wilson already has prom
ised to do everything possible to pre-
vent suffering among the civil popu-
lation of the conquered states. The
Allied powers have Endorsed this at
titude, not so much from considera-
lions of mercy or sympathy with the
foe, as for a genuine conviction that
the starving and desperate people
would make dangerous neighbOrs;
render any satisfactory peace impos-
sible and by appeals to the interna-
tionalist spirit endanger the security
of the Allied countries themselves.
The design of the conservative ele-
ments in the Entente states is under
stood to be to avoid raising any new
issues that would aggravate these con-
ditions.
Food Enough There.
1t is known officially that there is
sufficient food in Germany to meet i'm
mediate needs. The Supreme War
council is planning to supply food in
the future and before the present
stocks are exhausted, assuming the
exercise of wise economy in food dis
tribution.
Therefore, it is said to be quite I'M
necessary for the German government
to send the proposed commission to
the United States to arrange for the
purchase of food Mr. Hoover and
the agencies behind him will attend
to all of that.
To correct what appears to be a
general public misunderstanding on
the subject, it may be authoritatively
stated that none of this food to be
sent from America to Germany and
Austria will be given away. 1t must
be paid for by the governments of
those countries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Senate to Cut Revenue Bill.

washington, Nov. Il. - Secretary
McAdoo's recommendation for down
ward revision of the revenue bill to
about $6,OO0,O00,O00 was formally
adopted by the Senate finance Commit
tee. Only two or three, Chairman
Simmons stated, favored higher tax
levy. The bill as it will be presented
to the Senate by the finance COM
mittee will be framed SO as to raise
about $4,000, 100000, the amount rec
commended by Secretary McAdoo. AS
the bill passed the House it would
raise approximately $4,000, 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh is local disease, greatly influ-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE will cure catarrh
1t is taken internally and acts through
che Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the
System HALLG5 CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed of some of the best tonics
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
of the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
r. j. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21

With the American Army in France
Nov 18-General Pershing's forces
moved forward in territory just aban.
doned by the Germana troops.
On the old line between Mouzon
and Thiaucourt, lying from the re-
gion of Sedan to the south of Metz
the troops had been stationed to await
orders for the advance.
Move Not Spectacular.
The first steps of the Americans
into regions so lately controlled by
Germany were not spectacular. The
men were keyed UP and keen for the
new adventure, but like they were on
the day of the signing of the arms
tice there were comparatively no dem.
onstrative manifestations of their en-
thusiaSm.
Many of the men had been newly
uniformed and all Of them were pol
ished" as though for inspection. The
men appeared eager for the word to
go forward.
No Chances Are Taken.
For the first time since the Amer
leans had been ordered to advance
into the enemy-held territory there
was no hostility. The intelligence de-
partment, which has never ceased to
function, had accurately reported that
the Germans were carrying out their
agreement of evacuation.
No chances were taken, however.
The engineers were the second units
to press forward, and they carefully
began their work of looking out for
mines and tainted water. Every OBJ
stacle was tested before it was moved
in order to find out if it masked ex-
pIosives. For some time the Germans
have shown spirit of cooperation
in informing the Americans where
mines were located and in themselves
destroying them.
Ready to DepIoy.
It was some time after the engi-
neers moved forward before the
heavier columns took the roads. The
entire army finally was moving, and
moving along the lines of peace days.
But it was in such order that it might
quickly be transformed into battle ar
ray Every brigade was covered by
a regiment of IT'S, the heavier ar
tillery following close behind. The
TANKS of the advancing column were
were protected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
GENERAL PERSHING
is HIGHLY H0N0RED
President Wilson Confers Distinguish
ed Service Medal on Amer
lean Commander.

With the American Army in Eastern
France, Nov 16. = The distinguished
service medal was conferred on Gen
eral Pershing at his headquarters,
Gen. Tasker H. Bliss representing
President Wilson.
The ceremony was witnessed by
members of the Allied missions and
was most impressive. Admiral Ben
son, representing the navy, and Will
liam G. Sharp, the American ambas-
sador, also were present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
ALLIED COUNCIL AGREES
TO GIVE HOLLAND WHEAT
Steamer Adra, Carrying 7,1oo Tons,
Diverted to Rotterdam to
Relieve Situation.

London, Nov 18.-In view of the
measure of an agreement reached be-
tween Dutch delegates and represent
atives of the Allied governments and
of the United States and the serious
distress in Holland arising from insult
ficient food supplies, the Allied Food
council in London has arranged to di-
vert to Rotterdam the steamer Adra
with wheat on board. The vessel car
ries 7,100 tons of wheat.
Authoritative dispatches received
from Holland show that the condi-
lions in that country have consider
ably improved
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
PARIS COUNCIL LAYS
PLANS TO HONOR Will SON
American President Will Be Enter
tanned if He Attends Peace
Conference

Paris, Nov. 1S.-The Paris municipal
council adopted a resolution that in
the event of FVesident Wilson coming
to France deputation will be sent
to greet him on his arrival on French
soil and he will be received at
sitting of the council in the Hotel de.
Vile.
A fete will be organized in Presi-
dent Wilson's honor by the munich
pality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Won MACKENSEN STILL
SEEKS ROLLING STOCK
German Commander Having Difficulty
in Getting His Force Back
to Germany.

Berne, Nov. 1S-Field Marshal Won
Mackensen, who commanded the Ger
man troops occupying Roumania, has
arrived with his staff and thousand
men at Hermannstadt in Pennsylvania
He has reiterated his request to the
Hungarian government for rolling
stock to convey his force to Germany
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
HOOVER WILL VISIT
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA
American Food Administration Head
May investigate Appeal for
Supplies.

Paris, Nov. 1S.-Arrangements are
being made for Herbert c. Hoover of
the American food administration to
proceed to Germany and Austria in
connection with the food situation. -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
UPSET STOMACH
PAPE's DIAPEPSIN AT ONCE ENDS
SoURNESS, GAS, AClDITY,
INDIGESTION.

Don't stay upset. When meals don't
fit and you belch gas, acids and undi-
gested food. When you feel Jumps of
indigestion pain, fatulence, heartburn
or headache you can get instant relief
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
FRENCH EXPECT FOOD TO
BE NORMAL BY EASTER

Paris, Nov. 1S.-Victor Boret, min
lister of provisions, in an interview
said he hoped the food conditions of
France again would be normal at
Easter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
SPANISH PEOPLE ARE
CELEBRATING PEACE
King and Government Send Tele-
grams of Congratulations to
Allied Nations.

London, Nov Is. = Enthusiastic
manifestations are taking place
throughout Spain in celebration of the
triumph Of the Allies, according to
advices from Madrid.
Victory meetings are being held
everywhere and the king and gov
eminent have sent kilograms of con-
gratulations to the heads of all the
allied governments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
THE WEATHER..

Fair and colder today with di-
minishing northwest wind tomor-
row, with rising temperature in
= west portion.