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The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
ROOM FOR MANY MILLIONS
Vast Spaces OF Siberia That Have Yet
to Be Surveyed and Exploited
by Man.

The biggest and loneliest land on
the globe Is Siberia, Of which at the
present moment there is so much talk,
says London Answers. Any one who
would set about its conquest by in
vasion would find the task herculean
one, for 1t contains nearly FIVE mill
lion square miles, and is about As
times as big as the British islesl
In these vast spaces there Is a popu-
lation less than London contains by a
couple Of millions. and there are hun
dreds Of thousands Of square miles Of
territory where no human being is to
be seen. The mighty rivers of Siberia
are almost rendered useless by the
fact that they flow mostly into the
Arctic ocean, and their lower courses
are 1cebound during the greater part
OF the year, and their mouths are at
all times very difficult Of access. Arc
tic Siberia Is vast country in itself,
but very inhospitable.
Siberia, 1t is said, Is destined to be
the granary Of the world; and the
opening of the railway across its en-
tire breadth has certainly done much
to develop its resourcea
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

The principal fight at the coming
election will be in the republican
ranks. The democratic candidate for
governor has no opposition, neither
has the socialist candidate. 1t is prac-
tically the same in Jefferson county
for county offices. With such a con-
dition there is nothing to prevent the
democrats from going into the primary
with a free hand and what has
been pointed out; work for the sue
cess of the least popular man, to en-
able them to defeat him at the polls
in November. This has been true on
occasion of the republican party. How
the voters in the democratic ranks will
vote is only cOnjectural, but it is safe
to assume that they will not flock to
the socialist candidate as their votes
are not needed there. And it is too
ridiculous to assume that they will
lend their aid in that direction It is
to be presumed that the majority of
the democratic votes will stay within
the party but in times past a portion
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Teachers Examination.

A teachers examination will be held
in the high school building in Juneau
on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday,
August 1921. Work will begin at 9
o'clock in the forenoon each day and
close at 5 o'clock in the afternoon
Manuscripts will be furnished by the
county superintendent Other station
cry must be supplied by the applicants
All persons intending to come to this
examination are requested to appear
the first day, Monday, August 49, No
other examination will be held in
Dodge county this fall.
John Kelley,
County Superintendent
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

The Watertown Canning company
will finish it's 1918 pea pack within a
day or so. The 1918 pea crop in Wis
consin has been the biggest ever pro-
duced in the state. There were over
100000 dozen cans of peas packed
in the ninety canneries operating in
Wisconsin. The government accord
ing to pea broker, has allowed pea
Gamers a profit of 81 cents a dozen
cans for the fancy grade, % cents on
extra standard quality and Is cents
dozen cans on standard quality. More
than One-half of the entire pea crou
OF the United States was raised and
packed in Wisconsin. Ideal weather
and plenty of labor are responsible for
the large output. That the United
States government has Communicated
rs per cent of the pea pack in Wiscon-
sin was the information given out by
a we'll known pea broker in Milwau-
kee
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Rev. o. Kuhlow of Waterloo was a
caller here today.
Miss Lilly Wright of Reeseville
spent Sunday here.
Herbert Kendall of Sun Prairie
spent Sunday here.
Miss Lillian Archie is spending a
few days in Waterloo
Mrs. Elmer Bender is spending a
few days in GAINESVILLE.
Paul Guetzlaff of Fort Atkinson was
a visitor here Sunday.
G. E. Donovan Of Waterloo was a
visitor in the city today.
George Richards is a business Wis
itor in Milwaukee today.
Theodore Bublitz and son Victor
were visitors here Sunday.
Watermelons are in the market sell
ing at 60 and 70 cents apiece.
G. A. Kohn and son Charles of Mad
ison were visitors here Sunday.
J. A. Zickert of Fort Atkinson visit
ed with Charles Zickert Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Groth of Cedar
burg spent Sunday with relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Yaumann and
children of Reeseville spent Sunday
here.
Miss Olga Terwedo of Milwaukee is
spending a few weeks with her parents
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kruger are
spending a few days in Madison with
friends.
Mrs. George Lehman and daughter
Margaret were Pipersville visitors
Sunday.
Her Decision" will be shown at the
Majestic tonight and includes an ali
star cast.
Miss Emily Babe of Lake Mills
spent Sunday with at the home of Her
man Bublitz
Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer ani
dauhgter Helen Of Oconomowoc were
visitors here Sunday
H. c. Campbell, editor of the Mi
waukee Journal, attended the Patriot
ic Sunday meeting here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Unrath ant
son of Charles of Chicago were Sunday
guests at the home of John Muth
Mrs. Mary Buending of Racine, Mrs
Edward Huschke Of Dawson, N. d. an(
Mrs G. l.. Wagner of MenOminee are
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Anton Wyzinski.
w. J. Robichaud entertained Jean P
Bradiner of OcOnOmOwOc, Arnoh Cha
Waller and Tayis Hector Lahm of Mil
waukee at his home in Clyman stree
Sunday afternoon.
Carl Thorn is here from Texas or
his way to Ohio where he will join his
wife, who is visiting relatives in tha
state. They will return to Waterfowl
for a visit with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N Moore an(
daughter Florence and Mrs. 0. SchOl
of Chicago were Sunday visitors here
Mr.. Moore will remain here for weel
while the rest of the party will visit
points in northern Wisconsin an(
Michigan, making the trip by auto
They were accompanied by Miss Ella
Sipp.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

From now on we may expect to hear
of heavier casualties than heretofore
The terrific fighting on the Marine
where hundreds of thousands of the
Allies were engaged, will bring home
to American homes that the supreme
sacrifice has been made by many of
the American soldiers The Rheims
scissors battles is believed to be
greater in losses than the battle of
Gettysburg in the Civil war, and Am
erican homes may expect to learn of
loved ones being wounded or number
ed among those who rendered the SUI
preme sacrifice.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Letters from the soldiers billeted in
France tell of excellent meals bought
for less than the same grade of meals
could be obtained for in the United
States. We are thankful that the food
is cheaper there, but why should it
be? There can be but one answer-too
the necessities of the poorer people,
Marinette Eagle-Star
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Presidents of War Savings societies
throughout Wisconsin are mastering
their forces so that on Pershing day
August 6, all members of War Savings
societies throughout the state will be
prepared to pay their July dues, and
if possible, all of the August dues, sc
that on the next honor" day, the first
Tuesday in September, the books may
be entirely cleared for the September
dues.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Good Advice to Women.

Do not be afraid to rest your feet.
Sit down at your work whenever you
can; chair in the kitchen is a great
foot conserver. On may walk ali day
long upon two feet without injury, but
cannot stand perfectly still, as when
pairing the dinner vegetables. ironing
the small pieces, etc., for a quarter of
an hour without Gripping degree Of
fatigue and risk Of serious injury to
the feet.-Chicago Daily News.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
AFTER MAN WANTED.
Deputy Sheriff Mig Preusse Goes To
GAINESVILLE.

Deputy Sheriff Mig" Preusse went
to GAINESVILLE this morning in quest of
a man wanted here who made away
with valise belonging to w. J. Stacy
last fair time, almost a year ago. He
was accompanied by George Shinnick
on the outgoing trip
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Greenland Rich in Metals.

Greenland, that huge Danish terri
tory, has copper, lead, silver, tin.
Flakes Of absolutely pure silver have
been picked up in crevices along the
cliffs. Masses of almost pure iron are
found In Greenland. One which was
brought to Europe was six and a half
feet long by five and half thick, amt
weighed 46 600 pounds.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Giles Hubbard of Fort Atkinson is a
candidate on the democratic ticket for
member of the assembly in the Second
district of Jefferson county. Mr.. Hib-
bard is an old war horse of the dem
ocratic party and is still able to be in
the field.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
SELLS GARAGE BUSINESS,
Ben Strauss Buys Third Street Gar
age From Frank Seefeldt.

The garage business in Third street
owned by Frank Seefeldt has been
purchased by Ben Strauss who as
sumes charge at once and will con-
duct the same Mr. Seefeldt's son,
colOrs and will leave on Wednesday
for Mississippi
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

And now it is the BARRIERS turn. 1t is
said that Gen. Crowder is seriously
considering the tonsorial artists in
the light of non-essentials and placing
them under the work or fight order.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

The United States government has
granted reduced rate on railroads
to the state fair in Milwaukee and no
war tax will be collected from the
various exhibition places which charge
admission.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
SPEEDERS DRAW THEIRS.
Seven Who Plead Guilty Pay $1(
Assessment.

Seven speeders who were caught in
the act between Saturday and Mon
day morning contributed to the high
way maintenance in Justice Schmutz-
ler's court this morning Ten dollars
and costs was the penalty exacted in
each case
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Purchases Residence.

Edward Schultz, the bus man, has
purchased the FrOemming home in
North avenue and will take up his
residence there this month.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1918.

Wisconsin men and most likely Wa
tertown boys have been In the heavy
fighting of the past few days in
France Well gamble they made the
fur fly.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
of that vote has gone to the progress

OF that vote has gone to the progress
sives.
There are three candidates on the
republican ticket for governor. Cover
nor Philip, the present incumbent
seems to have the edge with a fair
chance of winning Senator Roy P.
Wilcox is making strenuous cam
paign and the campaign of Mr. Title
more is so far an unknown quantity.
He may develop strength among the
progressive wing that will count in the
race. Time will tell.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Entered as second-class matter In the
pOstoffice at WATERFOWL, Wis.

Any erroneous reflection upon the
character, standing or reputation
of any person, firm or corporation
which may appear In the columns of
the News will be gladly corrected II
brought to attention of the editor.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Steady Hand imperative.
A steady hand in military affairs is
more requisite than In peace, became
an error committed in war may prove
emediable.-BacOn.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Great THINGS Born in Silence.

Silence is the element in which
great things fashion themselves to-
gether; that at length they may
emerge, Uniformed and majestic, into
the daylight of Life, which they are
thenceforth to rule.-Carlyle.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

Published every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday by the WATERFOWL News
Publishing Co., at 10S Second street,
Watertown, Wis. Subscription rates
In city by carrier 25c q month,
or $2.75 per year If paid in advance.
Outside OF city by mail $500
Delivered by carrier to any part Of the
city. Phone 80.
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05
Arrived in France.

A card received from William Har-
tig announces his safe arrival in
France
The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-08-05

News want ads are small, but the
cost is smaller, and wise investors
use them for best results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

at this season of the year. Three differ
ent oands have been raided. Fifteen men
have been put to work. and are forbidden
to leave the country, under penalty OF
year in Jail and fine Of $500. The
married women without visible means
of support are also liable under the
rulings of the commission. They are
not mentioned under the defense law
but during the travels Of the inspectors
through the county, several women were
located who were living out OF wcdlock.
and they have one and all refused to work
They were instructed that they would
he proceeded against under the laws aud
all have sought places Of employment
All pool rooms, and bootblack stands EN-
ploying or harboring men between the
ages of Is aud 50 have becn ordered to
close and several men who were en-
ploycd in the sortes of Warwick, Ccc,lton-
pIoyed in the storrss of War wick, Cccil.on,
and Earlville, who were within the draft
age, have been ordered to scek other pobs,
and all have gone tn tho farms. All
buffers. WATERS and ho,isemen, in tho coun-
ty come within the law and several of
the wealthy residents Of the Elk River
section, who bring their servants with
them to their summer homes, have been
Inconvenience by this ruling
Tho greater part ~ the people fall
ing under the han II this law, are Negroes
but many whites have been c,ted 10 ap-
pear
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
ALLIES TRIUMPH
IS NOW ASSURED
Turn of Battle Tides Seen by
Washington in Austria's Humili-
ating Defeat by Italians.

Washington, June % The great
victory won by the Italian Army over
the Austrian forces along the whole
front of the Piavc, from the Montello
10 The Adriatic, is regarded by military
experts here MS the turning Of the tide
in favor of ultimate victory for the arms
of the Entente Allies
H. IL not expected that the dernoraIi-
zation Of the Austrians will end the war
in 1913, as some enthusiasts were in
Italian victory. and military men prefer
10 believe that IT will run into 1920 be
fore there cnn be achieved that kind Of
President Wilson and Entente statcs-
men are determined 90 contend
But the failure of the Austrians to
break through the italian lines in the
beginning, followed now by the rout ~
the Austrian forces which had crossed
the Piavc or obtained toe-hold on the
pivotal point Of The Montcllo. are re-
gardcd aa very important achievements
won in spectacular way that Is calctl-
lated to instill new spirit into the morale
Of the Ententc forces along the whole
fighting front from the Channel ports
10 the Adriatic
What has occurred along the Piave is
now accepted a7 n guarantee that fhc
great German offensive will fail and
General Foch will he nblc To hold tho
Germans until American military power
can be put overscas for the delivery of
its full strength, giving the Entente q
superiority Of fighting power over the
forces Of the Central Powers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
GEORGE &. SYMO NDS
WINS FRENCH OR OSS

The high honor Of the War Cross with
Silver Stnr the French military dccora-
tion for bravery IN battle has been be
slowed upon n former Wilmingtonian,
George Cecil Svmonds, who was IN the
employ Of the jos s. Hamilton Co,
rnasons and builders, four ycars ago
His brother. John r. Sytnonds still lives
here
The action in which unusual bravery
was displayed accurred on April -;
when Symonds KILLED and wounded
several Of the enemy and took others
prisoners . He enlisted at Camden y.
J.. and was serving IN France with the
Ninth infantry regiment regular army
unit, in Gen Boycr's division
Another brother Frank Is rncrnbc'
Of Go A.. 3O3rd Motor supply Tram.
The mother Of this military famiiy,
Mrs Mary O Sv1nonds, lives At In nes-
port, nenr Mount Holly. y ]
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
NO ROOM FOR |DLtRS
SAYS CECIL COUNTY
Authorities Are Rounding Up Loaf
ers and Compelling Them
to Work.
Special Correspondence OF Every Evening

spe-,a, Corraspondence OF Every Evening
Middlctown, June 25-Much commo-
tion has been caused in that part of Cecil
county, which adjoins the Delaware line,
for two weeks, over the enforcement Of
the compulsory work law. enacted as 4
war measure AT the last session of tho
Maryland Legislature
Several OF the Narviand counties
are enforcing the law, b,f to Cecil county
must 90 the palm, for the most rigid
enforcement of it, the law requires all
able-bodied men between the ages Of IS
and so to work six full days wnc k ut
some occupation, essential To the Wi nn,ng
Of the war
To State Attorney Joshua Clayton,
Sheriff Wesley MacAIlister, and Police
Justioe II Winfield Lewis, ia gwen the
task of enforcing the law, and the manner
they are doing their duty, is making all
loafcrs m the county tremb3e. The work
has been ~ systefnat,yed that 1T has now
become easy ADVERTISEMENTS have been
inserted in all the local county papers
asking the corporation of the people
in each neighborbood and notifying all
persons not Mt work he reported to them.
Letters have poured IN from every
town, and hamlet IN tho cosmtv, and
Wednesday and Saturday have been
set apart for the hearings. As soon as
notice is received by any man notified
TO appear on either of those days, II Is
then "'up 10 him 10 show that he has been
To work If ho cannot show tina. ho is
then notified to obtain job. at his rFIal
occupation (if il I've an essential onel. and
the employer must notify the commission
Of the work done each week In case Of
the refusal Of a m m to secure employ
mont he is committed tn the house of
correction. and tho governor of the
state is notified and assigntn ont s thon
made to farm or plant of some sort
Che commission has las heavy hands
on the bands Of gypsiea, with which all
rural parts Of the country are infected
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
TO HAVE BETTER Quarters.
I'M c. A. Interests Itself in the Welfare
of Soldiers.

1t having come TO the notice OF the local
Y. M G. A. that the coo soldiers quartered
at the barracks on French street below
Water have inadequate accommodations
the matter has been taken up with the
proper authorizes, with the result that
the remedy w1t be speedily applied.
George A Elliott, with Secretaries
Goodwin and Da$rvI1pie OF the y M G A.
made an investigation after which they
called on Shipying Board and War De
part4nent officials, the marer being
brought TO a head Yesterday, when they
conferred with government officers IN
Philadelphia The toiiet arrangem ments
in particular, at the barracks, are totally
Inafleolasa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
West Class Outing

The N A. b Taylor Glass Of Y est
Presbyterian Sunday school held its
annual picnic Saturday, June q, at Ridley
Park, Pa, being entertained by Mrs. d.
B Ferris Through the courtesy Of Mr.
and Mrs. J.*F. Lecarpentier, the party
motored to Ridley Park and had most
delightful outing Those in attendance
Taylor. Miss BeIvillc Of Philadelphia
Mrs. J. II. Allbrittain, Misses Harriet
and Minnie Gatchell, Mrs VIM Z. Hol-
land. Miss Della Holt. Mrs J +. Lecar
oer.tier. Mrs. J r. Richardson, Mrs. 4
". Schenck. Mrs Stuart. Misses Belle
and Edna Stuart Misses II 4 and II. :.
McCauley.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

The intensive campaign for the sale
of War Savings Stamps began In earnest
yesterday throughout the State.
Reports received by Henry Z. Scott, the
State chairman. are 50 encouraging that
he feels confident of success.
The lower part of the State has been
most thoroughly organized. The workers
have arranged to visit every resident and
pledges so far made indicate that every
school district will subscribe its full
quota.
In Wilmington and rural New Castle
county strong organizations started out
among the industrial plants and among
the farmers and farm workers and by
noon they had reported enthusiastic re-
sponscs 10 all appeals Every hank m
the CITY has been at work among It's
dcpositors IN an effort to secure large
subscriptions Especial efforts are being
made TO secure pledges of 81 900, the
MAXIMUM allowed by law. 40 as to insure
salcs sufficient to overcome the inability
of great many residents 10 subsc rlte
the $50 per capita, which IL takes to make
up the total
The Gilman of the campaign will come
on FRIDAY night. when meetings will be
held IN every SchoolhOisc IN the State.
The mlIkman advises bordeaux mi x
ture for the bugs IN our garden, but the
State is 50 dry row that we g'nss they II
have 10 he satisfied with vTn orv}ina,rc
Grand Rapids Press
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
Minor A Best

II IS sad that another government has
bccn proclaimed IN Ruaala. bsit What
with the real new4 bring 80 interesting
no ono has md tame ~ confirm IL
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25

grammar school graduntes qualified for
general military scrvicc, for special train
ing AZ army schools. The entFaipmenr
date is July -, The call probably will
he held oTsp for volunteers until about
JulY !.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
White and Black PuplIs Called.

Washington. June 25.--Provost Mar
shall General Crowder has directed
Wisconsin TO furnish 800 white grammar
school graduates, and Ohio l80 colored
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-25
WAR STAMP CAMPAIGN.
An Intensive Drive All Over the State
This Week

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I Sign your War Savings pledge I
! December 81. I
I Friday, June d, is Pledge Day I
! If you have not, before that time, !
! pledged yourself to buy War Savings I
! Stamps to the extent Of your fnan- !
! cial ability and more do it on that !
! dav. !
I Your country needs the money to /
! help care for and equip the boys /
! cover there boys from your own I
! neighborhood, boys from your own I
! iircsidc They ac giving their lives: !
! you are asked to lend your money I
! on the safest security in the world. !
Lend 1t To your country; !
! don't wait for it to be taken IN taxes. !
Observation-Disclosures
The evening leader., 1918-11-14
NEW WAR
!, akerchiefs with or
inree for ST. 90.

upon the issuance of a new series of
war savings certificates and stamps to
be placed on sale early in 1919 and to-
be known as the Series of 1919. The
new series will have a maturity date
Iof January |, 1924, and in practically
all respects will be issued on the same
terms and in the same manner as. the
present series of 1918.
A new $5 war savings stamp, blue.
in color, bearing the head of Benja-
min Franklin, the apostle of saving,
and a former postmaster general, is
in preparation. The new stamps will
be placed on sale early in 1919.
The same thrift stamps and thrift
cards now in use will be continued in
1919 and will be exchangeable into,
new series of 1919 war savings
stamps, payable January 1, 1924, in
the same way as the exchange has
been made during this year into the
Series of 1918 war savings stamps.