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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-09-27
WISCONSIN TOBACCO MARKET.

EDGERToN. Wis. Sept. q, 1918.
The few belated growers have had
ample time to secure the last remnants
of the tobacco crop during the week.
With the crop now under cover the
chief interest lies in the proper curing
of it. So far the early cutting is we'll
cured down to the stem and the wealth
er conditions of late have been favor
able for the last harvested portion and
it is expected that the usual Indian
summer temperatures win also carry it
safely through.
If there is any resumption of the
buying movement going on save only
an occasional transaction, the informa-
tion has not reached US. The most of
the large operators say they have a
sufficient amount already contracted
for at the prevailing figures so they
can safely take the chances on being
able to even up should the prices de-
cline later. If this is the prevailing
opinion of the larger concerns, there is
little reason to think the small dealers
will disturb the situation so long as
the growers continue to demand former
quotations. The trade journals report
that spirit of caution prevails in
eastern markets, which may in man.
ner account for the failure to move
either the Ohio or Pennsylvania crop.
Sampling of the IT packings is still
under way but no recent transactions
have come to notice.
The shipments out of storage reach
200 cases and 3 cars of bundles from
this market since last report.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-09-27
WATCH WELL THE SHEDS.

In this year of one of the best crops
ever grown in Wisconsin, in the mem
ory of one who has grown over fifty,
likely as unsuccessfully and poorly as
anyone could have done, a word, gath
cred from that experience might not
come amiss. The crop being unusually
leafy, and oftimes the acreage has
been increased to the extent of their
ability to grow and care for, sometimes
far beyond their intended shed room
capacity, it has often been found nee
essary, though perhaps not advisable,
to crowd too many plants on a lath. too
many lath on pole, forgetful of the
we'll known fact that air is necessary
to life and even more especially to cur
ing tobacco, filling even those air
spaces which are usually left vacant
for ventilation, to their utmost capac-
ity. Therefore we say to you, give it
air and yet more air, and should those
drying winds come, close during the
day and open at night to let in the fog
and thus obtain the needed moisture SO
essential to proper cure. Sometimes
it is helpful to wet down the floor, and
should it take in too much moisture,
thus resulting in too high case, it is
we'll to build fires of light dry wood
which will produce the needed heat
without smoke (which is harmfuD and
dry it out to its proper condition, which
we have been informed is the practice
of our Florida growers, where the ever
present fogs from the Gulf have ten
dency to cause superabundance Of
moisture. Should we succeed in get
ting the present crop into the bundle in
prime condition, it will prove to be a
great advertisement for Wisconsin,
yield profit to those who pack it, as
well as gladden. the hearts of our man
ufacturers. QUID Pro Quo.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-09-27

Objections have now and then been
raised to the policy of supplying tobac-
co to American soldiers overseas, but
these have been met and set aside as
trivial. Sending tobacco to soldiers
doesn't compel every soldier to use to-
bacco but does provide comfort for
those accustomed to it's use at time
when their comforts are none too
numerous. Another side of the sub
ject is noted in the Indian Gazette's
report that tobacco was used with sue
cess in checking disease among certain
British soldiers in India. Many germ
diseases are spread by feas; tobacco
busted in clothing kills the fieas. 1t
will, if sprinkled on floors, keep fleas
out of houses. And it is claimed that
the insects which affiict soldiers can be
exterminated if individual soldiers keep
tobacco busted into the seams or their
garments. Detroit Free Press.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Formal Announcement OF func-
tions and Policy Under VIII
son Power Made.
.BAnUCH WILL ONlROL
Production and Distribution of Every
Commodity Essential to War to
Be In Hands of
Board.

Washington, April 9.-The War In
dustries board has made formal an
nOuncement of its functions and poll.
cy under the broad powers delegated
by President Wilson under which the
board and its chairman, Bernard Nj.
Baruch. virtually will control the pro-
duGtion and distribution OF every com
modify essential to the war.
The recently appointed Require.
ments division will be the central
directing agency through which the
policies of The chairman are to be
carried out.
Through this division the various
purchasing agencies of the govern
ment anG the Allied Purchasing com
mission Will obtain raw materials and
finished products These agencies
will submit statements OF their needs.
Where no shortage exists, the Re
quirements division will recommend
that the affected department purchase
in accord with established practices
1t viii let alone what is being sue
csssfully done, and interfere aa lit,
lie SIS possible with the present nor.
NAL processes OF purchase and de
livery.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
FOE EREpULSED BY YANKS
Two German Raids Near T0ul
Are Quickly Put Down.
Enemy Driven OF BY Accurate Fire
Of Machine Guns and Au-
= tomatoes.

With the American Army in France,
April 9. The Americans have re.
pulsed two GERMAN raids on different
sectors of the position northwest Of
TouI.
The Germans were driven on be-
fore reaching the American trenches
by the accurate fire OF the machine
guns and automatics.
Fight at Close Quarters.
At one point the Germans laid
down a box barrage. AS soon as this
lifted the Americans came up from
their shelters and poured heavy fire
into the advancing raiders, who re-
tired after a short period of close
fighting with the American outposts.
Raid at Another Point.
At another point the Germans
threw hundreds OF gas shells before
advancing, but the Americans quick
ly donned their gas masks and wait
ed for the raiders. These they quick
ly dispersed by their 1re.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
BRITISH LAND IN SIBERIA
Forces Join Those of Japanese
DISSEMINATING at WIadivostok.
Moscow Announces That Move 10
Made Without Warning to Rus
sian Authorities.

Moscow, April 9.-Forces have been
landed at vladivostok by the British
AS well as by the Japanese. No warn
ing on this action was given the local
authorities.
The following official statement
has been issued there:
In refernce to the landing OF Jap
anese at yladivostok, the council OF
peoples commissaries Is Undertaking
political steps and at the same time
orders all the soviets I'm Siberia to
offer armed resistance to an enemy
incursion into Russian territory.
Russia to Sell Ships.
Ii is reported the commissioners OF
tire Baltic fleet have decided TO sell
all transports and auxiliary warshiRa
to Russian firms or citizns. on condi.
tion that government retain control.
This means their disposal to aliens
will not be permitted. This measure
was deemed necessary In view of the
German landing In Finland, which
creates q precarious situation.
No Russians In Finland.
No Russian troops are participating
In the fighting in Finland. according
to an official statement. all these
troops having been removed after the
Brest-Litovsk treaty. Any Russians
remaining are considered volunteer
who may be attached to either camp
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Fershing Urges Self Denial TO Help
L. g. Eiuhters


Washington, April 9.-"Every dol
lar subscribed to the third Liberty
oan Is q dollar invested In American
manhood Every dollar subscribed as
he result of self-denial means part
nership in the hardships and risks OF
our men in the trenches. Every dol
ar subscribed viii confirm the deter.
nination OF our people at home to
stand by fits army to a victorious end.
"An overwhelming subscription to
he third Liberty Loan will be a pa.
triotic expression in the ability OF
aur nation to maintain ell we hoti
7ear In civilization"
This message was received by
cable from General Pershing. com
handing the American eXpeditionary
'orces, as all appeal to the people OF
this country to spur on the third Lib
arty Loan campaign.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
DELAY is HELPFUL TO ALLIES
Each Day Finds oefenses Strength.
ened, Review Says.

Washington. April 9.-Every day
finds the Allies In better position to
resist the German offensive, says an
official review by the British attache
here. French, British and American
reserves are pouring in daily to de-
fend Amiens. the review declares.
Improvement In the strategic posi-.
ton OF the Allies Is noted In the war
departments review, and announce
ment is made that Allied forces un-
der General Ferdinand Foch are help
ing 70 hold the German attacks.
The German plan has been upset
by the stubbornness Of the Allied de.
tense, the review says.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Baltimoreans Brought to Feet
Cheering at Call for Force to
Defeat Teutonic Powers.
TROOPS ARE REVIEWED
President Greeted BY Great Thronas
Wherever He Goes in Maryland
city-speeeh cabted to All
World Capitals.

Baltimore, April Fifteen thous.
and persons were brought to their
feet cheering by President Wilson's
acceptance In his speech here OF Ger
many's challenge that the issue be.
tween the Teutonic powers and her
enemies be settled by force.
The Presidents audience was plain.
ly with him In his denunciaton OF
Germany's military masters. 1t ap-
plauded his declaration that he Is
ready at any time to discuss a just
peace sincerely proposed.
At the conclusion of the Presidents
address subscriptions were opened for
Liberty bonds. The Savings Bank Of
Baltimore Immediately took $1,000.
900 worth. Other large amounts were
subscribed
The President was given a great
demonstration on his arrival at the
hall Thousands were at the doors,
unable TO gain entrance.
He spoke In the hall In which he
was nominated for his first term as
president
Reviews Troops.
Earlier In the day the President re-
viewed 10000 troops of the National
army from Camp Meade, Md.
The soldiers. tanned b. he wind
and sun, marched by the seviewing
stand for nearly two hours, in torma'
tion that showed the effect OF inten.
sive training.
! A few months ago in civil life, they
had been whipped into training in a
| manner that gave them the appear
ance OF regulars in the service. The
men we're from Pennsylvania, Mary
land and the District OF Columbia.
I'm the stand with the President
were Mrs. Wilson. Cardinal Gibbons
Major General Joseph E. Kuhn. com
manding the Seventy-ninth division
AT Camp Meade. and others.
Cheers Negro Troops.
Crowds that packed the curb and
buildings along the line OF March
cheered as the soldiers marched.
Several regiments of negro soldiers
headed by a negro band, came past
| luc EcfleWlnS slduu. 1nC Ttosiucu
and his entire party Joined In the
cheering as they came into vew.
President Wilson and his party
were greeted by a great crowd at thu
station and by thousands along thu
streets from the train to the review
Ing stand Baltimore was crowde,
for its lover there" celebration.
Message Sent to World
Washington, April s.--Presiden
Wilson returned to Washington lat
at night.
The Presidents address was sent Il
all the principal capitals of the wori'
by cable and wireless. Internationa
silence prevailed for almost two hour
while virtually the whole world lis
ened to the message from the Ian
which again has thrown down tn
gauge for liberty. Cables and wire
less stations were closed to all otffe
messages in accordance with q care
fully prearranged plan.
No telegraphic interruption occr
red, and as the message was receive
in all the big cities IL was distribute
textually to all newspapers and new
agencies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
BRIBERY ATTEMPT CHARGED
Judoe lands DIsmIsses Entire Panel
In 1. w. w. Cases.

Chicago, April 9.-Federal Judge
Landis has dismissed the entire ven
ire I'm the trial of l12 Industrial Work.
ers OF the World, charged with violat-
ing the espionage act, after number
of prospective Jurors had testified
that they had been approached by
agents of the organization relative to
their views on Socialism and the /.
w. w.
District Attorney Clyne who asked
that an entire new panel be called.
said:
I'VE Will show, believe, that ev.
cry venireman has been approached
and that at least one was offered
money" he declared.
The trial was postponed until next
Monday and another panel OF 100
veniremen called for that time.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
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Washington. April e.-1n order to
discourage the shifting of shipyard
labor from one yard to another. the
shipbuiiding labor adjustment board
has put into effect a standard wage
scale for all yards on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts. In revised decis-
lon the board increased the wages
awarded workers In the South Allan
tic and gulf yards by making the
Delaware river scale applicable to
them. II was ordered also that the
same scale should be put into eject
In other yards
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Assures British Ruler America viii
Put Whole Force Into War.

Assures BRUSH hulcr america VIII
Put Whole Force Into War.
London, April 9.-Replying g. to greet.
ing on the occasion of the anniver-
sary of the entry of the United States
into the war, President Wilson has
telegraphed the following message
to King George:
Permit me to express my warm
ratification. Your generous message
'las been received and | assure you 1t
Is with the greatest satisfaction that
the people of the United States find
themselves side by side in this final
war for free self-government with
such steadfast and indomitable asso
ciates
Permit me also to assure your ma
iesty that we shall continue TO do ev
erything possible to put the whole
force of the United States into this
great struggle"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Germany Apparently Prepared
For Another Big Effort-Bom.
bards Entire Allied Front.
HAIG REPORTS ADVANCE
Anticipates German Push in Ssnlme
Seetor-French Retire From Dan
sereus Salient Under Terrific
6ombardment.

London, April 9.-Germany appar
fort on the wide battle front in
Sorthern France. Heavy drum fire
such as usually precedes an attack
Is reported along extensive sectors
held by the British, while the Paris
war office also announces violent ar
tillery actions along the French front.
The most intensive German fire seems
to be in progress south OF the Somme.
whore the direct drive toward Amiens
Is on, and north Of the Scarpe river,
towards the British left flank In the
Somme sector the British have EVIL
IDENTIFY been trying to better their po-
sition in anticipation OF the next
German push, and Field Marshal Haig
reports a slight advance OF his line
on the south bank OF the Somme east
OF Vaire. .sous-Corbie.
May Mean Arfas Drive.
The increase in the artillery IRE
north OF rhe Scarpe river may mean a
renewal by the Germans or their
thrust towards Arras. which broke
down utterly earlier I'm the battle
against the southen approaches TO
Vimy ridge.
They have shown their intense anxi
ety to push forward their lines
in the northern part OF the battle area
to diminish rhe danger to their salient
to the south in an allied counter blow
but have found the British line vir
tuaily immoyable all along the front
from Albert northward.
Extension Northward indicated.
A still further extension OF the bat
lie northwsrd may be indicated. as
we'll In the beginning OF q heavy at
tsek with gas shells upon the British
lines on the sixmile front between
lens and LaBasse canal and east ol
Arnfentieres, a dozen miles east oi
l.aBassee.
The Germans are likewise pounding
the French lines south OF the Oise
the extreme Allied right on the pres
ant active fighting front The French
have retired from their dangerou!
salient here, however. and are report
ed we'll established In positions which
had been prepared along the Aillett'
river which offers an excellent hold
ing point.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
MINNESOTA PIONEER DIES
Putnam Dana Mcmillan Of Minneapolis
Passes Away.

Minneapolis. April 9-Putnan Dana
Mcmillan. for more than a quarter OF
q century one OF the leading contribu.
tors to the importance and growth OF
Minneapolis, died at his home here.
Mr.. Mcmillan was IS years old and
had lived in the city for the last 4s
years.
Mr.. Mcmillan was born at Frysburg.
Me-, and was descendent OF illustri-
Gus ancestors OF Colonial and Revolu-
tionary times, being great-great
grandson of General Israel Putnam
and a grandson OF Col Andrew Nc
MILAN.
4 RONDS
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
sLAvS BLOW UP 3 WARSHlPs
Destroy Vessels to Prevent Seizure
by Germans.

Washington, April 9.-The Russian
warships sunk by their commanders
OF the southern coast OF Finland. to
keep them out of the hands OF the
Germans, reported several days ago,
we're blown up after German war
ships had opened fire on them, accord
ing to a dispatch to the State depart.
ment from Stockholm. Three OF the
Russian vessels were battleships.
The landing OF japanese and Brit
fish forces at vladivostok and the
Bolsheviki objection to the move
promise to cause the department con.
cern.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09

London, April s.-Presideht rom
care has refused to pardon boio
pasha, convicted OF treason accord
ing TO an Exchange Telegraph dis
paach from Paris.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09

SiSAL SUPPLY HELD AMPLE
Limited Shipping From Mexico No
interfered With by War.

THVoFrereu WITT Uy WaT'
New York, April.-Supplies OF sisal
fiber imported in this country for
manufacture into binder twine are am
Pile for all demands that may be put
on them for spring harvests, accord.
ing to the New York representatives
Of the Comision Reguldora del Mer-
cado de Henequen Of Yucatan, Mex.
leo. Limited shipping has not inter
fered with the constant delivery OF
this material from Yucatan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
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psrshlno Praises Ship Crew.

Washington. April 9.-High praise
OF the crew of the American steam
ship Woonsockct. has been called to
the War departments attention by
General Pershing The sailors did not
distinguish themselves In fight with
the enemy, but they, did something
that meant much to the government.
By voluntarily aiding in unloading the
ship and making repairs in French
port this crew saved q week In In
valuable time and several thousand
toAars,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
BIG GUN STORMS PARIS AGAIN

No Casualties Result From Another
Bombardment.
Paris, April 9.-The bombardment
of the Paris district by the long
range German gun has been continu-
ed. There were no casualties
The report that one of these guns
exploded Is confirmed from absolutely
reliable sources. This occurred on
March 25. a lieutenant and nine men
being killed.
r,vYv
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
FOE LOSES At LEAST 300, 900
Estimate Made by U. 8. Officer Re-
turning From Front.

turning From Front.
With the American Army in France,
April .. (By Associated Press) An
American officer who has just return
ed from the battlefields of northern
France, where he had been since the
beginning OF the German offensive,
estimates that thus far the Germans
have lost at least 100000 men in
killed, wounded and missing. This
officer formerly was in the British
army.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
BOND SALES HEAVY FIRST DAY
$3.50, o,ooo, 900 Estimate Indicates Hearty
National Response.

Washington, April e.-Unoff!ciai
reports to the treasury put the first
days subscriptions in the third Ii
berty Loan campaign at $3.50, 900. 900.
Officials said this probably was
somewhat too high. though as first
reports usually are too optimistic.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
Killed When Steamer Blows

S Killed When Steamer Blows UP.
Norfolk, Va, April 9.-Five persons
we're killed and several houses were
damaged when the steamer Annie was
destroyed by an explosion here. Po.
lice Immediately started on an In.
vestigation Of the blowup. believing
IL had been caused bz dynamite.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
M. L. houser, Former Manager and
Friend, Issues Statement.

Friend, Issues Statement.
Mondovi, Wis, April 9.-Walter l..
Houser, former secretary of state and
presidential campaign manager for
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette. has
Just issued a signed statement to the
press In which he repudiates the
Badger solon as duty to my coun-
t.y. my family an5 my friends" For
years Houser has been perhaps the
closest personal and political asso.
ciate the sss:.s.-sr. ever bad,
Baker and clennenceau Confer.
Paris, April 9.-Premier Clemen.
ceau has received Newton D. Baker,
the American secretary of war.
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Webb Bill to President.
Washington, April 9.-Final action
on the Webb export bin permitting
American exporters tc form combina-
tions In extending their foreign com
merce has been taken by Congress
and the measure went to the Presi-
dent. Exporters under TIE bill are
prohibited from acts, in their foreign
combinations, Intentionally enhancing
or depressing prices In he united
States. Exporters associations are
made subject to strict supervision OF
the Federal Trade commission, which
Is given power to punish those gui'sy
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-09
PRESIDENT REPLIES TO KING

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APPEALS TO 0vERBUY LOAN

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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-03-04

movement which had its origin in the
visit of Prince Henry.
Everything that could tend to pro-
mote affectionate memories of the
Fatherland in the breasts of German
American citizens, has been and is be-
ing done in the most systematic man.
ner, under direction from Berlin.
Magnificent Bibles, with appropriate
autograph inscriptions, have been pre-
sented by the Emperor and Empress
to innumerable Lutheran churches in
this country Costly prizes have been
given by the Emperor to the various
Liederkranz societies and Turnvereins,
in fact, to nearly every society which
has been formed to foster in one way
or another the union Of German-Ameri-
cans; and the expenditure in the way
of trophies and cups, in pieces of
statuary, and in handsomely framed
portraits Of William II, would cut a
deep hole in his privy purse, were it
not betrayed by the Pan-Germanic
Society, which, under government di-
rection, exists for the purpose of thus
turning to the interest of Germany the
votes possessed by men of German
race beyond the sea. as citizens of the
land of their adoption.