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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
GENERAL EFFICIENCY.
By Dr.. Frank Crane.

-. 4 duh crane.
Take pen and paper and answer
tne IoIloWlng questions. Each that
you can honestly answer by yes
counts ten. You must get $50 out If
possible $50 to pass.
Are you in good health? Have Won
been examined within a year bv
medical expert, to find out if YOU are
perfectly sound? Do YOU stand
straight and sit straight? Do Won
Dathe every day? Do you brush your
teeth three times day? Do your
bowels move regularly? Do YOU chew
your food we'll? Do you take exer-
else regularly? Do you sleep with
the windows of your room open?
Do you know approximately what
KIND OF food, and how many calories.
is pest for you, and do you eat in
teIllgently? Do you abstain from ali
alcohoIc beverages, tobacco. and
drugs, except under the advice of
physician! Have you been through
nlgh school, or are you going
through? Cor some equivalent.) Do
you speak correct English. and are
you trying daily to overcome yonr
mistakes! Do you study hard for at
least an hour every day? Are Won
1ond OF reading books? Do you write
plainly SO that you hear no one com
plain of your legibility?
10 you remember names and fac
es, or do you practice to improve
yourself in this? Have you good
memory? Can you concentrate? Are
you careful to speak of the absent on
~ what you would say in their pres-
cnce! DO you avoid as far as nos
Sih!e hurting any ones feelings? Do
you respect other peoples opinions
anu reIuse to get angry with them be-
cause they do not agree with youo
10 You think twice before YOU snaak2
Are you neat in appearance. and do
you strive to dress so as to be pleas
ing as possible to others? Are Won
punctuaI? Do you punctiliously keen
your word? Abe you scrupnlouslv
honest? Do you mind your own husi-
ness strictly? Do you never read
other peoples letters, listen to what
Goes not concern you, or give advice
when not asked? Are YOU nolite
tactful. and self-controlled?
70 YOU nave system and follow
It! Are you ambitious? Are Won
contented? Do you try to adjust
yourself to circumstances YOU can
not control? Do you refuse to crit
lclse people, to complain of your dis
eases or your luck, and to look
gloomy?
are you brave enough to say II
don't know" when you don't know
ana 70 refuse your assent to or belief
~ what you do not understands Are
you KIND, and do you avoid loud or
ugly words? Can you keep secret
50 that none will know you have one9
AIe you modest? Do you avoid boast
ing and talking of yourself? Are Won
engaged in some useful work and ID
you save something regularlv2 Have
you 9 sense OF humor? Are you pa
t[lotlc Are you optimistic and
cneerful? Are you free from super
stltlon! Are you in love? And do you
pray?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
A FUTURE TO BE MADE.

With all the dread of the past four years with
its horrors and alarms we were prone to feel that
with the subjugation of the Hun our troubles as
a race would be about over. In other words the
big things would be done and in story book fash
ion the millennium could then appear in due
order Perhaps this was the best and perhaps
the very feeling mentioned had large part in
doing the Job properly But for the sake of YER
ity and reality we must admit that human prob
lens must exist so long as human life fiourishes.
Indeed while the drama closes for each of us in
due course of time from a racial standpoint it
rolls on endlessly.
Each of us having digested this bit of philos-
ophy we must then agree that our problem as
race must be viewed entirely from standpoint
of what is good for the world at large and the I'M
born generations This in fact is the keynote
of our whole progress. Had not other genera
tions been guided by this leaven of altruistic if
unseen principle the whole affair would have
been no more than tread-mill In fact we might
say that right here is the key to Mans divinity
the struggle for principle, right and better
ment that could in no sense benefit him individ-
ualy And because we know this is true we
know also that Man has a destiny
Now THEY'VE know full we'll the greatness of
the sacrifice made in these last four years and
that our generation has confronted reality just
as our ancestors bravely met similar bad cohdi-
tions. Shall the world in face of its great bleed
ing go back to the blindness selfishness and in
tolerance preceding the war or will that lesson
exist with us to guide to real brotherhood and
humanity? Have we the manhood to recognize
the great sacrifice our youth has made and are
we made humble? Can we-one and Aided
icate ourselves to life of greater service not
for life hereafter but right in this world as it
might benefit not ourselves but our brothers.
their children and their children's children?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
TRAGEDY.

She looked into his face and smiled But with angry
gesture he put the palm of against
pushed her from him. Still she looked and
smiled Squaring his shoulders he doubled up fists
and struck her repeatedly in the temples upon the
and cheeks and in the eyes. then
into his face and smiled Selling her by the point of
and the knot of hair the back Of her head he
raised her from end of the couch and slammed
against the other Still she looked into his and
smiled Finally with mighty effort he kicked across
the ROOM where she struck DULY against the
door-frame But Notwithstanding all this, she looked
into his face and smiled.
Then for the the first time he spoke: THAT last years
Christmas pillow with the girls head it. is hard
must be stuffed with sand'Haryey Peake in the Phil
adelphia Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
THE MILLENNIUM.

Ask for no mild millennium:
Our world shall never be nobler than
its inhabitants:
Never be .nobler than you and /, blind
brother.
Here and there is one shining among
He is not a conqueror of tools, but a
cOnquerOr of self:
He strides like sun in the crowds,
and people are glad of him:
He did not wait for millennium to
perfect him:
He wrestled with the antagonist in his
own breast and emerged VIC
torious.
Give us a hundred million such, and
a greater world is upon US.
james Oppenheim.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
MPERISHABLE ROMANCE.

Romance suffers thousand deaths yet dies That
is life it is of art Edmond Rostand came
his in the peak of realistic uproar
purely and simply romancer splashing all the
old colors the old heroic scale Not life as he
and it then and not life, really anybody ever
wit, his theme. He placed before life as we
have it in day Dreams constructed ideally
to cheer and with the beauty of lines
a world of hard, dull facts.-New York Tribune
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
EX-KAISER TRIES TO
KILL HIMSELF.

London William Hohenzollern the
former German emperor, has attempt
ed TO commit suicide following men
tai depression, according to the Leip-
SIC Tageblatt. which is quoted in a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Co. A member of the for
mer emperor's retinue, who prevented
Herr Hohenzollern from carrying
out his intention, received a wound.
it is said.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18

Los Angeles-The Spanish flu fit
ter. That is the name of new dance
launched in filmdom circles. Hard to
learn? Not at all You take one
step forward, then sneeze twice. piv-
OF and swallow two quinine capsules.
swing your partner, then cough in
unison, take two steps backward and
blow your noses. and then waltz home
and consult doctor.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18

Our future as a race is before. Manfully was
the battle won by those of us who untried faced
and won great issue. Democracy met Autoc-
racy and slew it. Our progress was made sure
if we so willed it. What shall our future be?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-12-18
DEMOCRACY GOT THROUGH.

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The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
Furs Have Never Been So
Popular

Three classes are featured-the all en-
veloping garments such as long coats and
large caps; the short coats and coatee eff
fects; and stoles, collars and animal scarfs
Short coats and vestees generally have small
collars. Large coats and capes generally
show deep yoke and large collar effects The
favored furs are Hudson Seal, mole, squirrel.
nutria, muskrat and mink, with Fox leading
for scarfs and stoles. Fur garments are US
ually trimmed with contrasting fur Furs
will be necessary to every fashionable wo-
man.
Prices range from $500 to $4,000.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
The Fall Millinery Offers a
Splendid Variety of
Shapes
Shapes

The general tendency is toward broad low
lines, which makes possible many models of
beauty and character. Crowns are mostly
low and soft; brims are irregular in width.
Velvet, popin, faille, soft taffeta, angora and
chenille are the principal fabrics. Wings.
developed trimmings. You'll be delighted to
find that nearly every model will prove be-
coming to you.
Prices range from $3.50 to $4,000.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
What Smartness There Is
In the New Skirts!

Models for every occasion, developed in
many ways but all attain one object-smart-
ness The new slhoutte is followed faith
fully, with trimming features in the form
of pockets, overskirts, sashes, panels and
tunics These new skirts are made of satin,
taffeta, poplin, twill, trcotine, velveteen.
wool Jersey and serge. Our displays make
inspection unusually easy for you.
Prices range from $3.50 to $4,000
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
Delightfully."- Plain Are the
New Suits

In these new suits, the straight line sill
houette has reached its highest point of de-
velopment. Coats are about three-quarters
length. Skirts are somewhat narrower and
longer than last season. Many have no trim
mings-others have fur adornments. Oxford
cloths, silvertones, evora, duvet du laine,
duVyteen and velour are the favored fabrics.
You're bound to like these new suits.
Prices range from $500 to $500.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
Distinctiveness Character
ICES These New Dress
Goods and Silks

EXclusiveness and originality of design,
and the rich effects produced by color blend
ing, have combined to produce fabrics of ex-
traordinary charm The poplins, crepe de
Chine, georgettes, serges, velours, ETC., now
on display will forcibly demonstrate this
fact. Many women will make more apparel
this year than ever before-you'll probably
like to.
Prices range from SOC to $3.50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17

genuine scarcity of good apparel But
mere Tor your inspection and gratcaon We've
avowed of obtaining the the
fall merchandise the markets could
May tell of wholesale
up almost daily and considerably higher
contracted for the
benefit by our fOresightedness in buying early.
And cordially invite TO Fall Openng which in
many the remarkable
store has ever requested to attend Opening
Wednesday and Thursday, September and 10th.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
Autumn Accessories That Ap-
parel Fashions Make Necessary

Gloves. neckwear. wells, handbags
everything to complete the at
tractiyeNess of your Appearances is
displayed in the newest 'colorings
and designs. Extensive assortments
here now moderately priced, in spite
of Wholesale shortages in some in
stances
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
The New Dresses Strongly Favor
Simple Lines

And they strikngy graceful with leaning
uness particularly neck designs and bell shaped sleeves Je
velour gabarne geogette de Chine ricoette
aeta the fabrics Pats, gathers sashes
embroidery beads braid and buttons handsome trimming
fects. 1t will be distinct pleasure these
Prices range from $3.50 $500.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
The New Fall Waists Are Rather
Plain But Very Colorful

The approved trimmings beads and embroidery
not Used avishy Color is the
e striking Navy, decru
lima silk Xoe taeta georgette and heavy de Chine
Round and Vneck roll and Buster Brown collars
novel cuffs give pleasing variety want imme
date possession of several of these waits display
Prices range from 10 $3.50.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17
Fancy Frills Are Absent
From the New Coats

Simple straight lines characterize these
beautiful coats of velour, bolivia, suede-fn-
iShed cloths, velvets, plush, silk velour and
other pile fabrics. Knee to shoe-top lengths,
slightly fiared skirts, large collars, fur trim
mings, big pockets, buttons and belts are
features. You'll find that one of these new
coats is a delightful necessity.
Prices range from $500 to $500
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-09-17

Fall Hosiery and Underwear
in Extraordinary AssOrt-
mentS
Fortunate indeed, are we to have
such quantity Of these staples. We
would advise, as precautionary
measure for economys sake, that
you purchase, at once, full seasons
supply.
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS SUMMARY

allied northern Italy gaining headway
daily Following Tomba region on
Piave River pushing the AHstrans back
abandon
defenes the their section the
pondng the Teuonic lines all the
operation this gn
A the allied confident of the
Of their united efforts and look forward to the
official
Italians bdgehad
neghbOrng positions last Thursday During this time the
has continued without Interruption from the
report The finally after suffering heavy
and fell back the ohf bank Of the river As result all the ground
in the bend il now in Italian hands
AIRMEN UNUSUALLY ACTIVE.
Armen of both sides have been unusually active this 'front.'
and Treviso
Italian srana bombed Teutonc
planes the
squadron bombed number of aviation yesterday Two
machines have been brought down the British and French
Heavy operations Many
Red Cross and food the OF their
without food supplies Trains from Trent which
depended the Austrian 'front.' blOckaded Field
Marshal Conrad HoendO has large force to clear the
railways in this direction.
activity points
both the British the British positions
Cambria the Lens, Armeuers
Yps the French defenes both banks Of the euse
Vdun the region of Butte du Mesn the Cham
pagne among been under bOmbrdmen in
the last twenty-fOur hours.
GERMANS TAKE NEW GROUND
reports capture ground south Of Marching
the Welsh Ridge section Of the Cambria 'front.' as result of minor
engagements" German southeast Of
was rpuised Field Marshal aig reports troops
prisoners including officers and took
four three trench mOrtars and lOS machine during the
AIenby's back the Turks and
Germans in Palestine More than thousand Turks slain and
the operation British planted miles north
and northwest Of the Holy City,
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
BRITISH BLAMED
FOR CAMBRIA LOSS
BYFRENCH EXPERT

LONDON. Ian. Marcel HuLn.
noted French military expert and
critic. has issued a statement In
which he asserts that the defeat at
Cambrai was due to failure by the
British 10 follow up the initial sue
cess OF the tanks with the cavalry
and thus insures ivtbory.
Cambria" he says, began by be-
ing the most remarkable victory and
ended by being the worst defeat in
the west" or the needs for 1915. he
stresses:
ships. and more ships: air power:
the strengthening OF our defenses in
France. the development OF our Of
fensive against the Turks. the tormu-
lation of a healthy public opinion by
franker and freer publication Of the
facts and the reduction OF the war
offices tyranny in the national coun-
ellis
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
2 KILLED, IL HURT IN CRASH.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, Jan. 2.-Three
soldiers are in a serious condition 5 n
result OF a collision between a fire
truck and an automobile. G. R Bishop.
chief Of the fire department, and Rob
ert HoppIin. a lieutenant in the de-
partment, were killed in the smash.
Bishops car was thrown into a crowd
on the sidewalk. Three privates and
nine civilians were injured. The chief
was going to a fire when overtaken
by the high-powered Gre truck.
The Washington times., 1918-01-02

ing 1915 II is believed that the pro
gram worked out in the conference
with the several inter-allied eNecu-
tiVes dealing with supplies Of food
stuffs will grant greater facilities for
the distribution Of foOdstuffs at
lower cost in terms OF tonnage and
transportation
''3-In order to permit the United
States to visualize the problem or
food control in North America plans
were worked out whereby the gov
and Italy agreed to put into effect
legalized and compulsory control OF
foOdstuTs in these countries.
- The crestiOn BY the .nter-allied
conference in Paris OF an interna-
tIUnaI scientific committee on alimen-
tatiunDpto consist Of .wo representa-
tiyes each Of the United States, Great
Britain. France. and Italy. This COM
mittes to be In continuous session In
Europe for the purpose Of studying
the alimentation OF the allies. This
committee to stand in an advisory
capacity to the food administrations
Of the Aforementioned countries.
"5--Dr. Taylor. the representative
or the Food Administrator on the
mission. reprUI ented the United States
ference held in Paris TO consider the
problems OF food production in the
allied countries during the year 1918.
At this conference an intCr-allied ag-
riculturaI committee was established
to consist Of one delegate each from
The United states. Great Britain.
France, and Italy. TO sit continuously
In Europe and to act in an advisory
capacity to me governments named
RECOMMENDATION
THAT the United States exert all
their influence TO secure entire unity
Of effort. military. naval. and econo-
mic. between themselves and The
countries associated with them in the
war.
- -Inasmuch as the successful ter
mLnation 81 the war by the United
states and the allies can be greatly
fastened by the extension Of the
United states RhippinE program. that
the Government and peopl" Of th-
United States bend every effort &"
ward accomplishing th,S result ~ =
8 strinAtic co ordination OF resource
81 men and materials
- That th" nghtruE forces eel th'
nit-d stat b" dispatched ID" Eur"p'
with the I"asJ Pnssibiv dula. incident
tp training and equipment
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
5 PNTS IN ALEXANDRIA
CAUSE MAN TO Be HELD

The "dryness" Of Alexandria Va,
has been dampened, and as n result
Henry Baker. colored. today was ar
rSigned in police court on charges Of
having liquor in his possession, and
vas held for the action OF the grand
JuIy.
Baker was arrested last hight by
Special Officer Stevens. and II al
legged to have had five pints Of
whiskey in hts possession at the time.
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
AUSTRO- GERMANS INSIST
ON HARSH PEACE TERMS

ZURICH. Jan. "A victorious
peace" with territorial anneXations
and indemnities corresponding to
"our great military successes" is de-
manded by the Austro-German patri-
otic committee. according to dis
patches received here today.
recent manifesto issued by :he
Organization bitterly protests against
Count CZernin's terms. declaring:
I'VE reject shameful, miserable
peace OF remuneration, OF no anneNa-
tions, and of no indemnities."
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
MEXICO MAY TAKE OVER
TEHUANTEPEC RAILROAD

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 2-Thc sen.
ate has passed a bill giving this
government control of the Tehuantc-
pee railway.
The government Announces that the
tax on gold and silver produced I'm
Mexico during January will very
only slightly from the rates in force
in December This makes the tax on
gold and silver and on other metals
about s per cent
The congress has adjourned until
September ].
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
HEAD OF us.
WAR MISSION
FILES PLEA
WITH GOVT.
: CONTINUED from First PageJ

Continued from First PageJ
States in an inter-allied war confer
sence held In Paris on November 2s.
AT this conference all preliminary
speeches were dispensed with. and
within half an hour after the confer
encs had been called to oI der bV NJ
ClemenceRu IL had split into commit
tees for work,
"+Participation by the United
states in a meeting OF the supreme
war council held at Versailles Decem-
ber /. Representatives Jf England.
France, Italy and the United Statea
there met as q first step toward So
curing unity OF control OF the armies
on the western front. This meeting
the FIRST OF its kind. assuI es for the
future unity Of support on the part Of
The United States and the allieG
"5-First steps taken in the estSb.
lishment of q more perfect llaison be-
tween the commanding generals OF
rhs United States and the allies.
NAVAL.
. 1.-THE formation OF an Inter-Al-
he'd Naval Council to coordinate the
operation OF the naval forces OF tha
sJ-nited States and her associates in
the war so that these forces may in
1.-The future be operated as one in the
prosecution OF the war on the sea
and in conjunction with the land
forces.
g ''2-An agreement between the
British admiralty and the Navy De-
bertment putting into effect certain
plans relating TO the prosecution of
the naval war against submarines.
= ''3-The formation Of q definite
splan for the more active utilization
Of American naval forces in conJunc-
tion with those of nations engaged in
the war against the Central Pow
.ers. -------
"4-Agreement with the British ad-
miralty making il possible for Amer
lean naval officers to keep fully in
formed of the operations and policy
of the British admiralty so that per-
feet cooperation between the Navy
Department and that body is assured.
"6-Rsorgsnization- OF American
naval forces at French ports.
"6-The securing Of a full and de-
tailed picture Of the naval problem
In European waters.
MILITARY.
"'L-After conferences extending
over approximately thirty days,
the chiefs OF staff. members OF the
general stats, and commanders-in-
chief OF the allied armies on the west
ern front, as well az with the highest
iCivil officials OF the respective gov
ernments, the extent Of the military
effort to be aimed at by the United
states was clearly determined.
with this a determination in
mind negotiations were carried on
looking to the pooling OF resources
for the mutual advantage OF all OF the |
countries engaged in the war against |
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
KING OF SERBIA ILL.,;
GRAVEST ANXIETY
ISFE[T FOR HIM

LONDON. Jan. 2.-King Peter OF
Serbia is very I'LL and anxiety, is felt
over his condition. said a dispatch
from Athens today. He haB been or
dered by his physicians to move to
southern Greece. where the olimas is
mild, and has rented a villa at Cas-
tella, near Piraeus- The King ts SUI
fering from rheumatism and a nerV-
Gus disorder.
King Peter. who Is seVenty-four
years old, ascended the throne in
1908. Shortly after the outbreak OF
the war Prince Alexander was made
regent OF Serbia.
King Peter spent much Of his time
travelling among his troops on the
front under the incognito of General
Tapola, until illness compelled him to
take 10 his bed.
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
MOVE TO IMPROVE CAR
SERVICE TO CAMP MEADE

CAMP MEADE. Jan. General
Nicholson called into conference Of
ficials OF the W. B. & A. railway to-
day with a view OF improving the
service from Baltimore and Wash
inEton to Camp Meade.
Many complaints have been made
about the service on this line invOlv-
ing hardship to soldiers and to Wis
itors as well.
The snowstorm Friday. made it i'm
possible for the men to 60 on with
the program or trench warfare that
was mapped out several weeks ago.
The Washington times., 1918-01-02
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