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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02
by Wretch She
Calls Father
IS. Wilson Woodrow

girl that she managed to get to
this country, hoping to make a
fresh start and begin all over
again. In the strangeness and
confusion OF new land she turn
ed to the relatives who were al
ready settled here. But the father
had Seen them first, iustifying his
own presence with the same story
he had told at home and thus pois-
Oned their minds against her.
She was once more treated as
an OutCast. left to make her way
alone among an alien people and
unaccustOmed surroundings - a
scapegoat for the sins Of others in
the wilderness of the world.
That is the bald story as I gath
cred II from her letter with some
difficulty. : crude. little letter
and not easy 10 dCCiDher, which
brought tears to my eyes and made
my heart burn. | can only hope
that she has the spirit and the de-
termination not to he crushed and
humbled br the suffering she has
been forced to undergo.
She has youth. and youth Is re-
silent with great powers of recu-
pcratiun. hope it will enable her
To make u fresh start" And |
hope she will develop enough
strength OF character and indie
pcndeucc not 10 20 through life
dragging with her the ball and
chain OF past misfortunes and
griefs.
The Real OutcaSt.
And the irony of the situation.
something To make the high gods
laugh. is that this father, who not
only went from pillar to post blab-
bling OF his daughters tragedy. but
actually made capital out Of it.
WAS received and welcomed bv his
friends, when We should have had
a milestone hung about his neck
and been east into the depths of
the sea.
! twUuld Ice i still greater irony.
Vet perfectly possible one. ii this
fricudlrSS. homeless girl should
achieve such Il success of char
act"r ana worldly circumstances
that both ne and these harsh and
hard relatives would be glad of
her acquaintance.
The art Of LIE is the art Of for
getting. | heard 4 woman say that
she was resolved to forget all the
sad and mournful things that had
ever occurred tu her, and remem-
Der only the beautiful and bright
ones. II was wise decision. Why
should We walk in the shadow Of
old, unhappy. far-uT things p"
We've got to run our race. and il
oerlaiuh H. the part OF wisdom -
stand ready To- run t. Tree from all
unnecessary clogs AID weights.
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OSCAR PRICE is becoming price
less.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02

1 wonder how SECRETARY Nc
ADOO fills in his spare time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-01-02
This Particular Child Dropped
Dead
Dead

Which Should Crafty Those That Believe in Corporal
Punishment by Parents or Teachers.
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XH 7 HEN | go through my
wv letters | usually have
a strong impression of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
EVERY LIFE A REASON
FOR PURCHASING BONDS
Duty to Our Country Far Greater
Than to Dearest Friends in
Time of Need
BY LILLIAN GlSH,
Famous Screen Actress.

I know 100000, 600 reasons for buy
ing a Liberty bond, and not one
against a bond. Certainly every l,fe
in this country and in the lands of our
allies offers Il reason, for each one con
siders his or her life and freedom
worth any protection necessary, even
to death.
No matter how pressed for funds
one would loan a dearest friend a few
dollars in time of greatest need, know
ing the money would be returned with
interest. And how much greater is
the duty to ones country than TO ones
dearest friend
If you had been with me in London
one afternoon, a "FOur- Minute" man
of a different breed than ours would
have given you so many reasons to
buy bonds you would never think of
reasons, but just give, and give, and
give He was a Hun aviator and he
was over London just four minutes.
And he dropped bombs.
One dropped on a public school
where little children were at their
studies. 1t was a big school. Near
ly all were killed or MANNED Their
mothers came, when the alarm was
spread They fought with the police.
Most Of the mothers had husbands at
war. Their faces and their outcries
How much those women had to give
A few Liberty bonds measure up
Dretty small cOmnarpd With 2 little
child, or a brother, or father, or hus-
band. or sweetheart, or friend. In the
past we have put our raw efforts in
the mint of commerce, and got money
and now we put our money in the
mint of patriotism and get Liberty
bonds.
In the prayer book of democracy to-
day the fly-leaf should be a Liberty
bond Have you got yours?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
5. SYLVESTER
FAMILY HERE

Mr. S. Sylvester and family of
Horeb. Wis, have arrived in our city
and are located in a house on Fourth
Street South. They are certainly well
come in our midst and we hope they
will find Grand Rapids to their liking.
The following item is taken from the
Mount Horeb Mail about him:
S. Sylvester and family left here
yesterday for Grand Rapids, Wis,
where Mr.. Sylvester will be man
ager of a wholesale cooperative
grocery house of which he has been
a member for several years This
organization now has % houses
operating in various parts of the
United States with the home Office
at Chicago. These houses buy to-
gether in large quantities and distri-
butte the goods without travelling sales
men thereby furnishing their memb-
ers with goods at actual cost. The
Grand Rapids house will open for
business as soon as Mr.. Sylvester gets
located. Mr.. Sylvester has been in
business here for about Is years, he
is an energetic business man and has
been very successful. He has gained
large number of friends with his
honest and square dealings who are
loath to have him and his family leave
His store will be conducted by Martin
Holum as manager which is a guar
antee to the customers that they will
receive as courteous treatment as
hitherto and Mr. Sylvester may feel
assurd that he has left his business in
trustworthy hands. We wish Mr.. Syl-
vester and family good luck, good
health and prosperity in their new
! home
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
.[)EATHCF MRS.
Il. B. WEILANL)

Grand Rapids mourns the passing
on Of Mrs. H. B. Weiland, woman
Of excellent character, devoted to her
husband and son, from the prevailing
disease known as Spanish Influenza
onSunday night at eleven o'clock,
October 18th. 1918, after only weeks 5
illness. A week ago in company with
her husband and son George, her faith
er, Mr.. Jacob Palzer, and Mrs. Ed.
Bodette, they made trip from Grand
Rapids to Appleton in theit limousine
for the purpose of visiting brother
who had just returned from Camp
Grant. On reaching there they found
the Palzer home in quarantine. They
went then to a brothers home near
by, where they spent the following
day and returned home Monday morn
ing. Immediately upon her return
she was taken i'll with Influenza which
developed into typhoid pneumonia
from which she died
When or how she contracted the di-
sease is not known Immediately
after she was stricken, Mr.. Weiland
showed symtons Of the same malady
and has been seriously i'll ever since
Everything possible was done for Mrs.
Weiland by her physician, but despite
all his efforts, she passed away as
above stated.
IN the death of Mrs. WeiIand her
family loses a devoted wife and moth
er; her neighbors a thoughtful and
generous hearted friend; the Catholic
church and society an ardent member
and worker nd in these circles she
will be greatly missed
Mrs. Susan Palzer Weiland was
born in Appleton, Wis, March rs,
1881. She was married in that city
to Mr.. Henry B. Weiland November
25, 1907. They came to Grand Rap
ids to live about ten years ago and
have resided here ever since. She
leaves to mourn: her husband. son
George, father and mother, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob Palzer of Appleton and
five brothers and four sisters.
The funeral services were held
Tuesday morning at o'clock at SIS.
Peter & Paul church, Rev. VIM. Red
:,,o of1cia4;,C H. al
were many and beautiful and indicated
the loving esteem in which she was
held by her relatives, neighbors and
friends. Father Reding paid the de
ceased a glowing tribute to her many
virtues. The sympathy of the entire
community goes out to Mr. WeiIand
and son and the bereaved ones at this
time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17


and terminal warehouses at French
ports, which used up the greater part
of $375, 5,OO0OOO expended during the
year for military engineering opera
ti0nS.
The American army is the best clothed
and best fed army in the world, and
the following Illustrative figures of
quartermaster purchases are interest
ing. For example, take six standard
articles Of food. Since the beginning
Of the war there have been bought for
army use 625, ,4G1 1872 pounds of flour at
cost of $43,37J5, J5,445; 1876. 6.582,316
pounds of sugar at a cost of $14,452,-
5l2; 10. .451 go pounds of bacon at a
cost of $43 100000; 1O2. .S94,742 pounds
of dry beans, costing S12,613, ,469; y,
pa, ,529 cans of tomatoes costing So
27S,121, and 38,421. .256 pounds of rice
at cost of $2,775.O00. These figures
give one an idea of the size Of Uncle
Sans market basket and the huge cost
of army maintenance.
The clothing bill for the army from
April /, 1917, to August l. 1918, fol-
lows and shows how great sums have
been essential to keep our men COM
fOrtably clothed:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
Why The
PUBLIC MUST
Do ITS SHARE

II the "hone papers" are to be sent
to all our soldiers and sailors and
others, men and women, engaged in
war work abroad, this must be done
by the public generally or by inter
ested parties in each community.
The ruling of the war Industries
Board in reference to country week
lies, published August %, provides:
mo publisher may give free copies
Of his paper except for actual service
rendered and except to camp libraries
and hospitals or canteens or organiza-
tions recognized by the Government
etc X x y
No publisher shall send his publ
cation to any one below the public
subscription price"
1t will thus be seen that all news
papers which heretofore have been
sending free copies to the soldiers
abroad and all newspapers that have
been contributing portion of their
subscription price in order that the
public might be encouraged to send
the newspapers to soldiers, will have
to discontinue those practices.
In other words, if the soldiers are
to have their "home papers" of which
they stand so much in need and which
give them SO much delight and COM
fort, the people will have to supply
the money for the full paid subscrip-
tions.
The newspaper has nc option in the
matter, in view Of the very business
like ruling of the War Industries
Board, which is seeking to prevent
any consumption of print paper with
oat an adequate return therefor.
If the public will respond with
prompt donations for sending the
papers, every boy from Grand Rapids
and Wood County will in time receive
his 'home paper"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
STEVE SCHWEBKE
NOW Home

Steve Schwebke arrived home last
F'ridayandever since his time has been
well taken up. He looks pretty well
and natural considering all he has
been through since he enlisted in the
Marines. 1t will be remembered that
that the Z. S. War Department at
Washington, D. c., reported him killed
n action on or about June 7th last.
However, he is quite an active man
even though reported dead and mourn
ed as such by his parents and friends
He received four bullet wounds, one
in the head, one in the right thigh
another in the left knee and the fourth
on the inner side Of the left arm. They
are all healed except one which is
still being treated. He walks with
the aid Of cane. He is delighted to
get back home among relatives and
friends. He has suffered much and
eXperienceda great deal during his alb
sence. His time is given up to his
friends telling details of army life
and experiences as he discovered them
to be. His narration of small details
as they took place from the time he
left New York City until his return
makes an interesting story. He has
changed considerable as result of
the hardship he passed through, yet
he is the same hale fellow with
cordial greeting to everybody. His
knowledge and experience over there
has been costly to him, yet he would
willingly go thru it again in the in
terest of World Peace and Democracy
He feels that the end of the war is
approaching and the little mite he had
in it was willingly and freely given.
He has Is day furlough but hopes
to receive an extension when he will
report back to his hospital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
SPEECH Of !
THANKS OF !
THE LITTLE GIGI

He was only a little "Gigi" which
in Italian means just what "Yank"
or Tommy or "Poilu" means to
Americans or British or French-only
little "Gigi' but he had a social
duty to perform. And this is how he
did it:
He went to American Red Cross
headquarters in Ancona, Italy and,
though terribly embarrassed, made
this little speech:
II am only a private soldier, but |
have feelings just the same as any
other man. suppose you Americans
are praised every day by the leading
officials of our country, but l want to
add my humble little tribute to the
rest.
What [ want to say is that we Ital
ians are grateful for your generously
to US. | have a sister who is living
near Udine. She was forced to flee.
she and her family, from the blood
thirsty Austrians. Your American
Red Cross has taken care of them and
they are very happy. 1 shall always
think Of you and be gratefulto you.
Excuse me-"
He bowed smiled shyly, and was
gone. And as he went, everyone said
in his heart, "there goes true gentle
man."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
WE'RE ON THE TEAM;
WE'RE IN THE GAME:
WE'RE OUT TO WIN
BY A. ALONZo stage,
Famous Athletic Coach University of
Chicago.

| said to a friend recently that |
had not felt so poor in 81 years, or
since I was a freshman at Yale work.
ing my way through. "Well, don't you
think we ought all of us to feel poor
these days?" was the reply. That is
just the point We ought. If we don't
feel on the strain most Of the time
these days I doubt whether we are do
ing our full duty in helping win the
war.
My observation is that we never ac-
complish much In this life without he
ing dead IN earnest, without hard work
anu f4iti.out self-sacrIilsec, -G,14t af.il Z
figure out how we can win this war
without all of us cooperating most
generously along these lines. First
of all, unless we feel dead in earnest
about our winning the war there is
something wrong with us and it were
better that a mill stone were hanged
about our neck and we were drowned
in the depth of the sea.
No one will work hard and make
personal sacrifices unless his heart is
in the enterprise. The beautiful part
of this affair is that we can all be in
tive are all on the big team with
chance to play the game to our limit.
At present we must play the particu-
lar position which is assigned to us,
and play it for all that is in us wheth-
er we like our Job or not.
The main thing and the loyal and
the patriotic thing is that we give to
our utmost of time and energy and
money. Putting the fourth Liberty
Loan across means that each one Of
US must give that uttermOst of time
and energy and money.
We're on the team, we're in the
game we're out to win. Now let's
get down under 1t and root and lift
aud boost until we cross the goal line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
BAD AUTOMOBILE:
COLLISION

Emmet Bohmsach of Seneca Corn
ers, while driving to this city at 1880
o'clock Saturday evening in his REQ
car, collided with Milton Vannetta Of
Arpin, who was driving home from
this city, at a point on the Seneca
road near Martin Jackson's farm.
The Reo car was occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Bohmsack and li1ete1la daughter
while the Ford was occupied bv two
men and two young ladies. It was
getting dark and both autos were
travelling the full limit of speed when
they struck. The REQ car being the
heavier car suffered the least damage
1t lost two front wheels and received
other minor damages. The Ford lost
all four wheels and was badly wreck
ed 1t was knocked off the roadway
into the ditch and was reversed end
for end. The passengers were all
thrown over and beyond the car. None
Of the passengers in either car were
injured beyond a few bruises. The
wonder is that they were not all kill
ed. The reports are that the blame
| stands $3.50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
NOTICE
Beginning October 21st we shall
charge 81 for Taxi Cabs regardless
of the number Of passengers.
CHAMBERS LIVERY

Mrs. Edward Hougen returned home
Friday from a six weeks trip out west
where she had been called suddenly
on account of the death of her moth
er, who died from hemorage of the
brain, which came upon her while in
the discharge of her household duties
at II A. NJ. She left her father quite
well who is now making his home
with his daughter. Mrs. Hougen's
mother will be kindly remembered in
this part of Wisconsin where she was
formerly resident and frequently a
visitor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
OVER THE ONE
MILLION MARK

Wood County was never found want
ing when called upon for her share
of responsibility and support in any
good cause. She will not be found
wanting in doing her share in the 4th
Liberty Loan. By Saturday night of
this week, the closing day of the cam
paign she will be found "over the top"
with her share of that loan. The work
ers have all done their part well and
are entitled to great credit for the
interest taken and effort shown. We
congratulate them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17

DR.. George Pomainville of Nekoosa
has gone to the White Pine Sanitar-
ium near Stevens Point for long
rest and recuperation of his health.
George has many friends in Grand
Rapids who will be interested in his
finding restored health and strength.
Reupert Hougen, son of DR.. and
Mrs. Edward Hougen. has been en-
gagged as chauffeur by L. NJ. Alexand-
er Of Port Edwards. He has now been
on the job for over a week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
How Farmers Clubs Can Help.

Meetings of the Grange and Farm
ers' clubs in rural communities
should be utilized for the purpose of
stirring up enthusiasm for the Liberty
loan The war which is now being
brought home to all of us in the
daily casualty lists will be the chief
topic of interest, and it will be an
easy matter to turn the discussions to
the necessity and duty of participa+-
ing in the war work by buying Lib
erty Loan bonds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
THE WILL TO WIN.

The casualty lists are hitting the
rural communities as well as the cities
and bringing home the war in earnest.
Every casualty list should increase the
will to win. and strengthen the deter
mination to win regardless Of cost. The
men are giving their lives on the fight
ing front, and the folks at home cannot
do less than exert every effort to in
crease the production Of food crops and
to expend every dollar possible In buy
ing Liberty bonds. .ssassuds
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
THE FARM AND TIE WAR
BY L. n. Bailey ION Former
President Rooseyeits Rural
Life Commission.)

The response Of the farming
people to the Third Liberty
Loan was gratifying. 1t was
what we expected, as soon as
the question was put before the
farmers directly. | hope that the
Fourth Liberty Loan will be
taken still more freely by the
rural people.
No great war can be won
in these days without the ac-
tive cooperation Of all the peo-
pie. We contribute by giving our
selves, our business, uphOlding
the hands Of the government,
and loaning the government our
money. This money has been dc-
cumulated because we have
prospered, and because our gov
ernment has protected US. The
investment is the best, and the
spirit that takes Liberty Bonds
is the same spirit that makes
good crops. The farmers crops
have saved US.
We cannot think of losing
this war. We cannot run the
risk Of an agriculture controlled
by a headstrong, immoral state,
such as would be imposed on US
if Prussia were to succeed. Agri-
culture lies at the foundation of
our system Of democracy; its
opinion must count In our pub
lie policies; this means that
farmers must take such an ac-
tive part in the maintenance of
the war that they will have a
right to be heard. They have
taken this part thus far, and
know that they will be stead
fast to the end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1918-10-17
WOMAN GREAT HEI o IN
LIBERTY LOAN WORK
Has Become integral Part in Sharing
Obligation of Financing
the War
BY MISS GRACE DIXON,
Federal Reserve Director for Women
in Seventh District

BY MISS GRACE DIXON,
Federal Reserve Director for Women
l. in Seventh District.
One of the great truths we have
learned in this war is the need Of men
and women working together under
standingly and sympathetically-a
mated by the same spirit of helpful
ness, of fearIessness, of enthusiasm,
facing definitely one goal with equal
honor, equal power. For men ana
women working together with unanim-
ity of purpose make the ideal service
for the nation. Taking Lincolns great
words 1--WE all need to work together
to the end" tiIaa Royalty eee- = -=zian5 }le
by the people shall not perish from the
earth.
To write of the activities of the
women's work in the Seventh district
is a pleasure. as we have become such
an integral part in sharing the Obli-
CATION of financing the war. That the
work of the women and men might be
more effectively cO-Ordinated in the
district, the director for women has
been made q member of the campaign
committee as well as of the executive
committee of the federal reserve bank
ing committee. The state chairmen,
county chairmen and city chairmen
have been made members Of,the eXecu-
tive committees of the mems \OrganiZa-
tion in their respective statesA counties
and cities.
The definite activities for lwomen
shall be:
l. All wOmen's organizations that
are listed strictly under women. such
as clubs. fraternal societies, lodges,
leagues. guilds, etc:
Q. All elementary and high schools,
private and parOchial schools.
8. All booths, such as street, hotel,
restaurant and cafeteria, department
store and theater booths.
a. Women shall cooperate with the
mems committee In churches, Nniyer-
stiles, ward organizations and any 9th
er committees where they can be OF
service.
It was also recommended that no
separate reports of the amount Of sub
scriptions taken be given by women,
but that on account Of the volunteer
subscription and allotment plans,
credit be given equally to both men
and women 1t Is advisable for wOm-
en- county chairmen to have a dis
tinct and complete understanding
with the county chairmen of the
mems organization of this fact, so
that no misunderstanding will arise on
this subject during the campaign.
Where regular campaigns for solicit
ing subscriptions are made by both
men and women, separate record
must, Of course, be kept and re-
ported.
DR.. Anna Shaw's admOnitiOn to the
women of America THAT every woman
should tie her child to the United
States government by a little bond"
is the slogan that is the inspiration Of
our workers. Through our various
churches, schools, clubs we hope to
reach every home in this cOuntry-fOr
we realize that If we can touch and
kindle the patriotic ardOr Of women
and bring women of diversified expert
ences and standards of living to
realization Of their responsibilities,
that upon the people who remain at
home rests the obligation of financ-
ing this war, then indeed are we full
filing our mission as we should.