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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
BATTLE OF MANILA BAY
20 YEARS AGO

Washington. May 1.-(Special Core
spondence) Twenty years ago today
Admiral Dewey consummated the task
assigned him by Theodore Roosevelt
ito seek the enemy fleet and destroy
it, Before that historic event, all the
world had been spelling the name of
the principal port in the Philippines
Manila" AS soon as official reports
of the battle had been published, the
world learned that it had been in error,
and the people of this country took
great delight in declaring that Dewey
knocked II out of Manila"
Many thought at the time, and per-
haps still think. that after Dewey had
accomplished the task assigned. he
should have sailed away, leaving the
Philippines to their fate, and avoiding
what later came to be known as 1.-The
white mans burden" But Dewey
didn't. He wasn't the sail away"
kind He stuck around that vicinity,
and subsequent events have fully dem
| onstrated his wisdom as statesman
as well as his courage and skill as a
| first class fighting man.
1t will be remembered that soon af-
ter Dewey took possession of Manila
Bay, German fleet came quietly in
a fleet superior in strength to that
which Dewey commanded. 1t was I'M
der the command of Admiral Won
Diedrichs. Dewey made courteous
inquiry as to the reason why fleet
superior to his own had come upon the
scene, and the German admiral replied
that he was there "by order of the
Kaiser" With continued courtesy
Dewey informed Won Diedrichs that if
Germany was seeking war, she could
have it.
In accordance with his rights under
international law, and in order to pro-
tect the interests of the United States,
Dewey established certain port regu-
latiOns, particularly with view to en-
forcing the blockade. He assigned each
visiting ship to particular anchorage.
One of Won Diedrichs' subordinates
was careless or insolent in observing
Dewey that he would fire upon the
first vessel Of whatever nationality
that disObeyed the rules. He did, in
fact fire across the bow of a ship NOV
ing into forbidden waters. There was
no further trouble and as soon as he
could do so without seeming to have
been driven out, Won Diedrichs steamed
| away.
There has been an important dis
closure since that time, in connection
with the visit of the German fleet 1t
seems that Germany had long coveted
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

The German drive seems to have
lost its impetus. Its waves OF picked
men. advancing in massed thousands.
have dashed against the rocky shores
of the allied lines until their greatest
force seems spent With America S
fresh and practically unlimited re-
sources going into the fray against her
and defeat inevitable unless the war
could Lee brought to a conclusion while
America was still in the preparatory
stage. Germany has evidently Staked
everything on the chance of being able
to defeat England and France, divide
their armies. force the British to the
Channel and the French back to and
perhaps beyond Paris and end the war.
With all their belittling of what
America will do in the war, the Teutonic
war machine knows pretty well what
it is up against and no doubt they felt
when the United States entered the war
they would have the war ended with
defeat for the allies long before this.
However. the allies are still strong and
confident and the KaiSerS man power
is waning Germany will soon reach
the end of its rope. And among those
who will have a strong land at the
other end Of the rope will be Uncle
Sam.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

the Philippines, and. when war broke
out between Spain and the United
States, closed bargain for the pur-
chase Of the Islands, having first con-
WINGED Spain that she would probably
lose them anyway. Won Diedrichs'
mission was to take possession and
assume the position of Governor-Gen-
eral. Having a superior naval force
and armed with a paper title to the
Islands, the German Admiral would
very likely have secured possession of
the whole Philippine archipelago if he
had been dealing with man of pro-
crastinating or pacifist inclinations.
Dewey did no watchful waiting nor
was he too proud to fight. He prompt
ly sent an ultimatum, and as a conse-
quence had no fighting to do. Won
Diedrichs knew his man.
AT this distance of time and under
present circumstances, we can more
fully appreciate the value of Dewey's
services in sticking to the Philippines
after he captured them, and in stand
llS ny Ills IlSHtS III MdIlId Day. I1du
the Philippines been German posses
sion from 1898 to 1914, Germany would
have developed in that period naval
force sufficient to operate from Manila
Bay as a rendezvous. The story of the
present war, prolonged as it has been
in the face of many advantages against
Germany, might have been ended in
Germany's favor.
4 perspective of 20 years gives to the
figure of Admiral Dewey larger and
more conspicuous place in the piano.
rama of American history.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
500 Reward. Sl0O

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional
disease, requires a constitutional treat
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system, there
by destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patient strength by
nature in doing it's work. The proprietors
have so much faith in it's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure, Send
for list of testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by all Druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
GERMAN VICTORY WOULD
END INTERNATIONAL
LAW

IF Germany is victorious in this war,
international law necessarily ceases to
exist, except perhaps in books"
So declares Judge j. b. WinslOw,
Chief Justice of the Wisconsin supreme
court, in a discussion of Germany's
military and diplomatic methods in
which he carefully shows how the CEN
trail powers in their war practices since
August, 1911, had in twelve respects
violated established international law
and the agreements which they signed
at The Hague in 1899 and 1907.
Had these attractions of interna-
tiOnal law when committed by a small
state, the effect on International law
might he slight and temporary The
offending state would doubtless receive
its punishment at the hands of other
states at no distant day, and interna-
tlOnal law would remain secure. But
the violations have been committed by
the state which is the strongest, in a
military sense, of amy state in the world
and which is convinced of its mission to
rule the world.
If Germany is victorious. internal
tiOnal law will cease to exist because
faith and honor will disappear as far
as national relations are concerned. No
nation can ever again trust another ;
treaties will become in very truth mere
scraps of paper.
IF one nation plays the game of di-
plOmacy with loaded dice and without
regard to honor or good faith, others
must do the same if they would sur
vive.
This means worldwide militarism :;
every state must become a military
camp and every people an organized
army. 1t means that the little states
have no rights and cannot long sur
vive, especially if they be agricultural
states. 1t means that the vision Of q
world in which justice and democracy
reign becomes nothing more than a
vision.
1T means, in all likelihood, a sue
cession of wars ultimately resulting in
the triumph Of great military auto
cratic state of which all other states,
including this United States, shall be
submissive slaves
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

The democratic solid south is lag
cling far behind in support of the Third
Liberty Loan. Wisconsin. falsely
branded diSloyal, was one OF the flrsI
states over the top in this as III all
other matters pertaining TO support OF
q successful and energetic prosecution
of the war. \ man ashamed OF being a
resident of Wisconsin is only one lap
ahead of the man who is disloyal to the
United States Be loyal to your nation
and Just as loyal to your state!
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
Foch Depends On America.

New York, May 2.-The following
cable from General Foch, comman-
der-in-chief of the Allied armies in
France. has been received by Cover
nor Strong of the New York Federal
Reserve bank: with magnificent
ardor, America has thrown herself
into the war. Her soldiers are fight
ing yaliantly on our front. But, above
all, money is the sinew of war.
am convinced that American thrift
will respond to the call of my coun-
try and will contribute to her the help
so important in this combat"
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
New Shipping Durinq April.

Washington, May "A total out
put of 100000 tons of new shipping
for April was reported to the ship
ping board by Commissioner of Navi-
cation Chamberlain. Two-thirds of
the tonnage was constructed in the
last half of the month.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
FOE PAPERS AT LAST WAKE UP
Finally Realize That U. S. IS To Be
Factor In War.

Geneva, Switzerland, May Il Ger.
man newspapers which last year ridi
culed American intervention in the
war now have begun gradually to II.
form the German public concerning
the danger Of present and future
American intervention on the western
front For instance. the Zeitung o.
Constance. says:
eve must hurry to obtain solid
victory by arms before the full Am
erican forces arrive
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Other teachers held very successful
rallies and have done much to stimu-
late patriotism among their pupils and
patrons. The hearty responses this
spring in this matter is typical of all
true Americans, and is an index of
what sacrifices they are prepared for,
should it become necessary later
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

L. e. McGill and Agricultural Repre-
sentative G. M. Householder Miss
Louise Wegner and Mr.. and Mrs. r. B.
Woodwork consented to assist with
vocal and instrumental music at one
of the meetings.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
DEMOCRATS ENDORSE NELSON
Executive Committee Favors Re-EIec-
zion Of Republican Senator.

zion Of Republican Senator.
st. Paul, May 2-Knute Nelson,
Minneeotas grand old man, life long
Republican. who recently filed as
candidate for fifth term in the
United States Senate, was given the
unqualified Endorsement of the execu-
tive committee Of the Democratic
party of Minnesota.
The action of the committee means
that there will be no Democratic
opponent, it is understood Senator
Nelson will have no opposition this
year unless w. G. Calderwood, candi-
date on the National party ticket
could be termed such.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Farmers-Do you wish to raise
sugar beets? Get information from
the Rusk County Bank.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Excellent reports have been received
the past week of doings in Rusk county
schools. Rousing patriotic rallies and
socials have been held in schools taught
by the following teachers:
Wanda FOrmella. No. 4 Willard, for
Red Cross S13.45, and a Liberty Bond
of 500.
G. G. Feist, No. 1 Grant 1925, Red
Cross Esther Kuehl, No. = Grant and
Emma Fond of the same district, as a
result Of two meetings in each school
have raised money for a 500 Liberty
Bond, and a good sum for the Red
Cross. Miss Alice West of No 6
Grant also held patriotic rally and
raised money for the same cause, the
amount not known at this writing
Lillian Solberg No Murry and
Lucy Leblanc. No. 1 hurry, also report
excellent success in rally meetings,
realizing neat sums and having good
attendance each.
Walter E. Graham, New Hutchinson
school, reports thrift stamp sales to
the amount of $27.10, and largely at
tended meeting.
Miss Leone Zimple, No. 5 Strick-
land reports I'VE have gone over the
top having realized the neat sum of
So. the sum they undertook to raise
when starting their meetings. This is
for the sale of Thrift and Saving
Stamps. The school has organized
society there and named it Uncle
Sans Savers
Mabel Kilgore, No. 2 Grow, raised for
the Red Cross at one social $1,000.
That is good response from that dis
trict which shows that U. S. can de-
pend upon the town of Grow for what
ever is needed
The four schools in No. 2 Flambeau
united in a rOusing patriotic meeting
April 10Th. A short program followed
by a Cafeteria supper which was par
taken of by approximately $50 persons,
and the sale of favorite hen with a
nest of eggs, and bushel of potatoes
filled the contribution plate to over
flowing, which counted, showed a to-
tai of over $50. Only part of the
crowd could get into the school room
at one time, but by a rotation all were
served. The teachers, Misses Mae Car
ter, Anna Riley, Susan Siglin and Mrs.
Ethel Howell all brought their schools
together for this occasion and made a
great success of it.
At most of these meetings speakers
have gone out and assisted the teach
ers in making the meetings both inter
esting and successful. Speakers who
SO assisted were L. M. Thomas, o. J.
Falge, George T. Slime, J. w. Carow,
d. w. Maloney, Glenn Williams. J. A.
Michaelson, B. NJ. Dresden, 0. E. Rice,
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

The Ladysmith Lighting Co mas
lowered its lighting rates about 10 per
cent which will help some in these days
when prices of nearly everything are
soaring.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

War Savings Societies have been or
ganiZed in schools taught by Margaret
and Gertrude Wegner, with 400 per
cent membership each.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

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and Gertrude Wegner, with 400 per
cent membership each.
St Mary's Parochial School of Lady
smith has organized such society,
giving it the name of ave Marie So
ciety'', and a certificate of membership
has been received by the school.
Teachers holding rallies not reported
above are Miss Jessie Beyers. Mrs.
Lille G0Ode, Miss Jessie Sergeant and
Ora Deelwester of Thornapple schools,
schools, and Ruth Nelson of the Crane
school
Meetings to be held this week are
with Gladys Kaiser, Doris Conner,
Margaret Wegner and Blanche Nelson,
Ingram village schools.
AS the school year is now near its
close, the attention of few teachers is
called to small charge accounts that
they should attend to with this office
for cards, certificates. ETC., sent them.
The total is nearly $40, divided among
about fifteen teachers. Stamps are
acceptable, if more convenient for
teachers.
Teachers in making their annual re-
ports are to count as taught all legal
holidays coming within the months
taught if the school would otherwise
have been in session; days attending
institutes and county fair, if allowed by
the Board. At least 100 days of school
being the minimum required by law.
These reports must be made and ac-
copied by clerks and the superintend-
ent before the last months check is
delivered
Note the circular on library book
binding This is essential The library
must all be card catalogued, and the
register complete, copy of the recita-
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Note the circular on library book
binding. This is essential. The library
must all be card catalogued, and the
register complete, copy of the recita-
ton program left in the register.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Principal Herbert E. Marshall of the
Bruce higlSchOol declined reelection
there and goes to Iron River, this state,
next year. We all regret keenly to see
Mr.. Marshall leave Bruce and Rusk
county for he has rendered in various
capacities excellent services. He has
made the Bruce schools the most sue
cessful and popular in their history
thus far He will be greatly missed
by all who have come to know and re-
spect him for his sterling qualities and
loyalty to the profession, to his people
and his teachers and students. The
best wishes of his acquaintance will
surely follow him into his new field of
lab0rs.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
COUNTY SCHOOL NEWS|
BY Q. e. Rice, County Supt.

The eight months schools OF the
county closed last Friday, the Goth
These were schools in No. 4 Rusk. in
Strickland. Marshall, 3 Willard, 10
Thornapple. . Washington.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

G. C. Feist of No. / Grant has re-
Gently resigned and accepted pas
torate at Rib Lake. Miss Katherine
Hanson. of Bruce. will complete the
spring term there.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03
observation-disclosures
: WITH THE LOCAL CHURCHES :
German Lutheran Church

German Lutheran Church
No services at this church next Sun
day, May 9th.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock a. III.
Services at Weyerhaeuser at 1890
a. IN.
Services at Ladysmith again on
Thursday, at 80 a. m, Christ's AS
cenSiOn day.
REV. BAUMBACH, Pastor.
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Services again Sunday, May >.
Services in Norwegian at 10 40 a. IN.
and in English at Z :45 p. m.
Luther league, Monday evening,
May 6.
Sunday school every Sunday at 8 45
a. IN.
REV. JOHN RITLAND, Pastor.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Miss Lula Lowell of No. 8 Thorn
apple has resigned her position, and is
succeeded by Miss Merle Rasmussen.
Miss Marie Crooks. of Chippewa
Falls has accepted a primary room in
the Hawkins village schools, and Miss
Ida Nelson is substituting in the gram
mar department at Hawkins, caused
by the Principal, Edward Hinterberg,
being drafted into army service.
Ray H. Smith Of No 1 Wilson, also
drafted. is succeeded by his wife, for
merly Miss Ruby Dakins.
Miss Jessie Tate completes the term
eight months term in an adjoining dis
trict III that town
\ number of district boards have
already secured their teachers for
next year, some having re-engaged the
present teacher.
Herman lie Captain of the graded
school at Ingram has been promoted
10 be principal in the Ingram high
school next year. Miss Lillian Moore
will remain in the primary room.
Hawkins retains Misses JOsephsOn,
Gunnell and Nelson, all having given
excellent satisfaction to the patrons
and pupils.
Teachers should press the work in
the Reading Circle in their schools so
that their pupils may merit a Certifi-
cate before the close of the term. Send
fhis office names Of such pupils, and
six cents for each such certificate.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Miss Lula Lowell of No. 8 Thorn
apple has resigned her position, and is
succeeded by Miss Merle Rasmussen.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Mabel Kilgore, No. Grow, raised fol-
the Red Cross at one social $4,000
That is a good response from that dis
trict which shows that U. S. can de
ever is needed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1918-05-03

Lillian SOlberg, No. Murry and
Lucy Leblanc. No. 1 Murry, also report
excellent success in rally meetings,
realizing neat sums and having good
each.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-04
GREAT CAMPAIGN FOR
WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
Machinery Has Been Perfected for
Intensive Campaign From
juno IL t6June %. a.

Charleston. S. c., June 3.--At last
for conducting the intensive war
savings campaign which will be un-
dertaken in this state from June IA
to June 2S. During this campaign
the people of South Carolina are ex-
pected to pledge not less than 500
10000 of the states quota of $33.-
100000 for the year. 1t is expected
that S6,000,OOO worth OF stamps
will be sold during June. and that
pledges for the balance will be sign
| ed. 1t is to be part of the nation
wide campaign that will be conduct
ed during June, eliminating on
June %.
The campaign will be managed
by the South Carolina War Savings
committee, with headquarters at
Charleston, and the different phases
lgf the work will be conducted by
fpersons in charge of the different
divisions. The the state director of
war savings is r. Goodwin Rhett.
who was appointed by the secretary
of the treasury, w. G.. McAdoo =.
Nj. Rea is vice director; Joe Sparks.
state organizer; Manning j Rubin.
publicity secretary. All of these of
ficials have their headquarters in
Charleston.
Mrs F. S. Munsell, of Columbia,
who managed the women's end of
the Liberty loan campaign. has ac-
cepted the Office of state chairman
of women. and has already onened
an office in Columbia Rev. William
Way, OF Charleston, has accepted
the office of chairman of the church
state organization, with headQuart-
ers at Charleston. r. S. Mebanc,
president of the Great Falls Cotton
Mills. has agreed to serve as indus
trial chairman, and will manage the
campaign among all who are CON
nected with the mills of this state
Mr.. Mebane has patriotically opened
an Office at his own expense. f..
Reardon, of Columbia, is chairman
of the division of chambers OF com
merce. and will organize these COM
mercial bodies for w. S. S. work.
ID. G. McAlliester will be state labor
organizer in the campaign. T. B.
Pearce, president of the T. p. A. in
this state has agreed to organize the
travelling men in the interest of w.
IS S. ]. ]. Atwell will be the negro
chairman.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1918-06-04

There are few crops so we'll adapt-
ed to South Carolina conditions that
can be grown with equal success and
profit AS can the sweet potato. This
crop offers to the grower every ad-
vantage that is offered by other field
or truck crops.
Soil selection, preparation, ferti,-
} izing. careful fitting and planting.
and cultivating are the essentials of
success in the growing of a crop of
sweet potatoes.
Soil: The sweet potato adapts it
self to great diversity of soil, but
1t delights in and thrives best on n
well-drained sandy or clay loan soil
underlaid with a clay subsoil. Re-
gardless of the apparent ideal phys
ical condition of the soil, this crop
must be rotated each year Sweet
potatoes may follow corn. cotton.
crops. This crop may be easily and
effectively worked into any we'll
balanced three year rotative system
Preparation OF Soil: The soil may
be thoroughly and deeply prepared
twice to a depth OF to s inches
followed by cross discing Crooked
and irregular formed roots result
from preparatory shallow' DreDara-
tion of the soil. Therefore, deep
and thorough preparation is very es-
sential in the growing of marketa-
bic potatoes.
Fertilizers: Both barnyard and
commercial fertilizers are recon-
mended, but the former must be ju-
diciously used. Under the present
potash shortage conditions, that ele-
ment of plant food most needed in
excess, liberal applications of BAN
yard manure will be found to be very
effective in supplmentirg this short
age. and correcting the physical
conditions of the soil. The fertility
and physical condition of the soil
should determine the extent OF the
applications. which should not be in
excess OF the needs. Ordinarily
both commercial fertilizers and
barnyard manures are applied the
driil. when the soil IS being 0t,es
for setting thy -'snts, gd asa side
dresser. ~ q, D 80. = I