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The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
THE limited States is the

THE United States is the land of
cotton" Nowhere else in the world is
cotton grown in such abundance and
put to such variety of uses, says the
Popular Science Monthly. The fiber is
made into cloth; the oil from the seeds
is used as cheap substitute for olive
oil and as basis for lard, and now the
seeds themselves are being ground into
flour and used for food purposes. Gin
gersnaps and jumbles are made from
i, and it is mixed with finely chopped
meat and tied i'll sausage links. To
make the cotton seed sausage, three
pounds of sausage meat is mixed with
one pound Of cotton seed -four. This
flour is said TO contain as much nutri-
ton as the meat which it takes the
place of, and to effect saving of eight
cents pound on the sausage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
PEG o. MY HEART.
The Most Popular Play Ever Produced
in This Country Has Made
theatrical History.

The career of ''Peg O. My Heart, .
J. Hartley Manners drama of real life
of today, presents group of strlkingiy
interesting facts unparalleled in the
theatrical history of the world, proving
that this play has a greater hold on
public favor than any ever offered on
the American stage.
'.Peg O. My Heart" scored record
run of two years in New York and is
the only drama that has ever lasted
through summer in New York. 1t is
the only play that has ever run an en-
tire summer in New York and Chicago,
all of which proves that "Peg O. My
Heart" is play that stands repetition
and bears out the frequent assertion
of dramatic critics that everybody who
sees this great American drama wishes
to see it again.
The above great drama will be pro-
duced in all its entirety at the Lyric
theater, Friday night, Jan. 25th, by
some of cur best local talent under the
able direction of Mr.. Harry Choate,
who has staged and produced plays
here upon two former occasions. The
cast is we'll selected and we'll fitted for
the parts assigned them. And this will
be one of the best dramatic treats Ed
gerton has ever had. 1t will be time
and money well spent Remember this
is not moving picture but a real live
play produced by real live actors under
the auspices of the Catholic Knights.
Keep in mind the date peg O. My
Heart" Lyric theater, Friday, Jan. Is.
Reserve seats on sale at Ash's book
store Tuesday, Jan. %.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

JUDGE BECKER of Monroe has issued
a platform on which he would like to
run for governor, which endorses La
Foilette's on the war. However much
the thick and thin LaFollette followers
might want to support him, they prob
ably will not be allowed to do so as the
Judge has overlooked law passed by
the last legislature that prohibits any
sitting Judge from running for any Of
flee except that Of a judicial one. The
Judge should save his postage.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

SIX thousand young men Of Wiscon-
sin enlisted in the national army, last
month This is equal to nearly one
half those who responded to the first
call, last spring. There are also sever
al hundred who enrolled in the navy,
more hundreds in the marine corps, a
large number in the hospital service
and many more il the Red Cross serv-
ice. Pretty good record for one month.
Wisconsin is in the war to win, and
that is the spirit Of the Wisconsin peo-
pie.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
Electric Cradle Rocker.

The old saying that "the hand that
rocks the cradle is the hand that
rules the world still holds good. But
today the hand is the invisible one of
electricity. A Chicago man recently
rugged up device by which the baby's
carriage is trundled back and forth.
The mother starts the motor and goes
about her household duties while the
baby is rocked to sleep.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

Gov. Philip has fixed Feb. 19 as the
date for calling the special session OF
the legislature. The program of sub
iects to be legislated will be prepared
in advance so that the session may not
last more than week or so.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

ONE of the veterans of the U. S. SEN
ate, Knute. Nelson, is quite likely to be
returned without opposition despite his
expressed wish to retire. 1t is signal
honor Pres. Wilson has done Senator
Nelson in requesting Minnesota to re-
elect him, but is entirely justified by
the senator's record in congress.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

WITH the aims of the u. S. and the
allies fully defined, Germany may know
now what we are fighting for, so there
is better opening for the discussion
of peace terms than any time in the
past year.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
Notice

In cooperation with the wishes of
the government and the councils of de-
tense as a conservation movement in
the saving of fuel, light, labor, and in
the general interests of humanity, the
following stores will close every even
ing except Saturday.
Lyon & Biesman
w. A. Borgnis
Pyre & Wanamaker
I'll. E. Peters
Pringle Bros. Co.
Babcock & Keller Co.
Chas. Fl. Hitchcock
Theo. Tellefson & Bro.
Stewart Jewelry Co
z Ratzlaff Bros.
NJ. B. Fletcher
J. w. Conn
Hahn, Livick & Arthur
Robt Wilson
Anderson e Farman Go.
Voigt Bros.
MI. Swerdlof
P. NJ Ellingson
Fresh cow for sale at 500. Inquire
of DR.. Meyers. 4tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
CLUB NOTES

Monday Club met with Mrs. Holt,
thirteen members responding to roll
call. Mrs. Gle as leader, presented
very interesting program. which
started with the singing of America
by the club. This was followed by
a salutation of the flag by all pres
ent.
Mrs. Gle reviewed a story of Pa
triotism "The Earthquake" and read
an editorial by Lyman Abbot entitl-
ed (Which.
Mrs. McInnes read an article "The
Book That Stopped the Bullet"
Mrs. Pearson read the Presidents
Message to Congress.
Mrs. Gle then read an interesting
article by Clarence barrow.
Club adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Pearson January 21st.
The Progressive Study Club met
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank
Pringle. An interesting program
was given on the "Wonders of Mia
CARA Falls."' The meeting next week
will be at the home of Miss Alma
Livick.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

Lost in Edgerton Wednesday $25 in
bills and check for $40 payable to Chris
Christensen by Alfred Thronson. Re.
ward if returned to this office.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
Philomathean Literary Club met
with Mrs. w. A. Borgnis.

Philomathean Literary Club met
with Mrs. w. A. Borgnis.
Meeting opened with current
events ten members responding.
All busted themselves with Red
Cross work while Mrs. W. Dickinson
gave description of Charlestown
and it's historic points of interest
History of Bunker Hill, The famous
historic, plymouth Rock, and The
settlement of Plymouth, the famous
landing place of the "Pilgrim Faith
ers."
Mrs. Dell Clark narrated the visit
of President Washington to an old
New England Inn located in Boston,
the name of which changed and is to-
dav called "The Washington HOTEL
located on Washington ST., Boston.
Mrs. Fred Smith read Hawtho1nes'
introduction to the Scarlet Letter.
The first sustained work OF fiction
by Hawthorne.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
Financial Report
(Ofacial Publication

D eport of the financial condition of the To-
~ bacco Exchange Bank located at Edger-
ton, State of Wisconsin, at the close of
business on the 31st day of Dec, 1917.
pursuant to call by the Commissioner OF
Banking:
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
Notice as to Payment of Taxes.

Notice is hereby given by the under.
signed town treasurer of the town OF
Porter that the tax roll for said town,
for the year 1917, is in my hands for
collection, and that the taxes charged
therein are subject to payment at my
Office, at any time prior to or upon the
31st day of January, 1913. Two per
cent penalty after this date.
| will hold my office as follows, viz:
Every Tuesday and Thursday at home.
At the Grange Bank, Evansville, every
Saturday. At the Tobacco Exchange
Bank, Edgerton, Jan. 9th and 23rd. At
the First National Bank, Edgerton,
Jan. 10th and 30th.
Dated this 18th day of December,
1917.
James Norum, Town Treasurer.
House for rent. Inquire of Mrs.
j. III. Downey. Phone 118. 5tf
WANTED-Four or FIVE tons of good
oat straw. Inquire of H. E. Peters.
House for rent or sale. Inquire of
w. H. Hutson, city. 5tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18
RESOURCES

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. So99,2l6 IL
ONcTuIdilS !,C.oo w
BANKING mouse. %@,UUU W
Furniture and fixtures. ........,..... 3. 239 So
Other real estate owned. ............. 1888 81
Due from approved re
serve banks. ......... ,721 AZ
Checks on other banks
and cash items. S,122 SO
Cash on hand .......... 13,O6S % 115,912 As
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in. ............S $1,000 60
surplus uio- .-t.. $500 1880. 1o,OVV W
Undivided profits Observation-Disclosures. 9.50l 81
Individual depo sits
subject to check. 236, 100 40
Demand certificates of
deposit. .......... ,901 90
Bills payable. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3.50 90
Total. $751; ,872 %
STATE OF WISCONSIN,, tss.
named bank, do solemnly swear that the fore
1oing statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief
VIM. BUSSEY, Asst Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF January. 1918.
HENRY JOHNSON.
Notary Public.
Correct. Attest:
60 g. :, 5 sa5sssa, Directors.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1918-01-18

Fresh COW for sale at 500. Inquire
Of DR.. Meyers. 4tf
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
Mayor Will Permit
No City Employe to
Make Race for Office

Mayor Smith has announced that
he will not permit any city employe
within the jurisdiction Of the public
affairs department, over which he has
charge, to be a candidate for a pub
lie office and at the same time remain
on the public payroll.
He had particular reference to l.
L. Beisel ofythe city clerks office,
who has filed for the republican
nomination OF county treasurer, and
he made his policy to apply to any
others who may be contemplating
filing for office. .
Until the Butler referendum has
been disposed of by the voters, rhe
mayor will have charge of the city
clerks office and he wishes to be un-
derstood as saying that he will run
the city clerks office according to
his ideas until he is relieved of the
responsibility of that department.
Beisel, formerly deputy treasurer,
is an appointee of Commissioner Ure
@Dean T. Greg of the city purchas-
ing department, also under the mayor,
has been thinking of fling for county
commissioner, but in view of the
mayors announcement, he will recon-
slider his political ambitions.
Mr.. Beisel said he had not been
advised of the mayors ruling and,
therefore, had no comment to Offer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
AUSTRIANS KILL
CzECHS.SL0vAkS
TAKEN PRISONER
Legioners From U. S. Serving
Under Arms for italy Shot
by Firing Squads When
Captured.

Vienna, June 22.-The Austrian Of
fetal war statement tonight says that
among 10000 prisoners taken in Italy
were IA few Czecho-S -Slovak iegioners
who were Immediately subjected to
the treatment prescribed by martial
law" -. .f< ~
The treatment. prescribed by mar
tial law" referred to in the Austrian
official report, Isl death at the hands
Of a, firing squad.
There ARE many thousands of
Czecho-S -Slovak soldiers in the Italian
army. The newspaper Roma, pub
lished in Rome, declared in May that
10000 Czecho-Slovaks who formerly
lived in the United States were now
serving Ander arms for Italy.
Many Bohemian troops, according
to the London Daily Mail, have joined
the Italian colors against Austria.
These detachments belonged to a
Czecho-Slovak army which is being
formed in many centers from for
mer subjects of Emperor Charles.
Their detection to Italy has caused
much anxiety among the Austro-
Hungarian commanders, who fear the
effect on their Slav troops.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
Mail Carriers Form Twenty
War Saving Stamp Societies

Charity begins at home" is the
motto that the Omaha mail carriers
have adopted in their War Savings
stamp drive. Twenty War Savings
societies have been formed by en-
ployes of the different departments.
An outdoor meeting will be held Fri
day on the north side of the federal
building as big windup for the drive
1t is hoped that by Friday every per-
son in Omaha will have become a
member of some War Savings society.
1t is said that Nebraska must have
10000 War Savings societies by Fri
day in order that it may maintain its
record made in former war drives.
The public is invited to be present
at the meeting by the postoffce Fri
day. The postoffice band will play
and prominent speakers will speak.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
Y.M.C.A. LEADERS
IN CITY ON TRIP
THROUGH west
George W. Perkins and Others
Explain Program for Raising
New War Fund of Hun
dred Million Dollars.

John r. Mott, general secretary of
the Young Mems Christian associa-
tion, and George w. Perkins, chair
man of the campaign committee,
passed through Omaha Saturday aft
ernoon en- route to San Francisco and
the west for conferences with busi-
ness men in these sections of the
country to prepare for the second
Young Mems Christian association
war fund, which has for its goal a
total of $l00,000,000.
Americas best men, composing
the cleanest army ever known in his
tory, are being rushed over i'll the
worlds greatest ships. some of which
carry $4,000 or $4,000 persons" said
DR.. Mott, who is rated as one of the
worlds best knowna anen, travelling on
every continent and having visited
the front five times. at is critical
hour of the human race. The ball is in
Germans hands on the firing line, but
we will win.
AT night time the boats start out of
the ports loaded to the limit with
fighting men. They sleep the men in
relays in the bnnks in order to get
more men aboard. During my varied
trips to the front | have never seen
an American soldier under the infu-
ence of liquor.
Gives Nebraska's Quota.
"Nineteen Nebraskans, with over
500 other men from the IA states COM
prslng the central United States
army department, Friday heard why
this country must raise. some time
next fall, at least $l0O,0O0,000 for the
Young Mems Christian association
work among the soldiers and sailors
of this country and our allies. Before
the close of the meeting these Ne
braskans joined with others in say
ing the amount needed is at least
$ll2,0O0000.
"Nebraska's quota, based on the
percentage set by the last Liberty
loan quota, will be, in round numbers,
about $l,ll2,000. Omaha's share is ex-
pected to be between $250,O00 and
S5O0,000. Iowa's share will be about
$4,000 for South Dakota.
and $300,000 for North Dakota. These
Continued on Page Thirteen Column six.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
so KILLED,
129 HURT
(. IN WRECK
Victims Wallace HagenbaCk
Circus Folk in Cars Smashed
by Troop Train; Crash
Followed by Fire.

Gary, Ind, June 22.-Sixty
persons are known to be dead
and 129 are in hospitals in
Gary and Hammond tonight as
a result of a rear-end collision
at dawn today between an
empty troop train composed of
Pullman cars and a Wallace
Hagenback circus train on the
Michigan Central railroad, five
miles west of Gary. Virtually
all victims were members OF
the circus.
Thirty-sight bodies, all except one
charred beyond recognition, have
been placed in Gary undertaking es-
adjustments tonight. Twenty
bodies have been taken to Hammond.
Identification of all except few bod
les was not attempted today. Those
who died of injuries il. hospitals were
known, but the effort of giving names
to the burned, mutilated bits OF hu-
manity taken from the wreck was re-
served for tomorrow.
Three Coaches Demolished.
The empty troop train, travelling
down a straight stretch of track. to-
tally demolished three Of the flimsy
circus coaches and badly damaged a
fourth.
According to reports to local att
thorities, the circus train which car
ried four sleepers, five stock cars, Is
flat cars and a caboose, pulled part
way into a switch and stalled there.
A flagman set fuses as warning:
The circus train was in this position
when the troop train plowed into the
sleepers, reducing them TO a pile of
tangled steel and timbers. Fire, ell
gendered by the gas lighting system
Of the circus train, broke out almost
Immediately, and when 'reseucrs
reached the scene the entire wreck
age was in flames.
Clowns, bareback riders, tEapeze
performers and .acrobats, many OF
them veterans in the circus world,
perished in the first great crash
Other victims were suffocated and
burned. q
Clown Loses Wife and Babies.
Attempts of the Gary fire depart
1nent to curb the flames and make
possible quick access to the impris-
oned victims were unsuccessful be-
cause of lack Of water supply in that
outlying district. Survivors struggled
about the wreck, screaming for rela-
tives or friends and only force pre-
vented two or three men from rush
ing into the blazing wreckage.
Hours after the crash bodies
charred black wer, still being recov-
cred as the derricks of wrecking
trains thinned out the pile of debris.
There were many pitiful scenes at
the wreck and later in the hospitals.
Joe Coyle, clown, cried as he lay
on a stretcher and told how his wife
and two babies had joined him only
recently after months of absence and
how all three had been crushed to
death at his very side.
TThe -kiddies ha. been so glad to
fCoptinued nm Page Eleven Column Three.)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
PLAN TO LAUNCH
SO VESSELS ON
FOURTH OF JULY
American Ship Yards Will CeIe.
brate independence Day in
Way That Will Help
Win War.
tHy Associated Press.l

Washington, June 22.~-Celebration
of July 4 this year will be made no.
table for all time by the launching
from American ship yards of the
largest number. OF ships of the great
est aggregate tonnage ever put into
the water in one day. independence
days contribution to the merchant
fleet will be at least 80 vessels with
capacity of 439,886 deadweight tons.
Workmen are straining to complete
six other hulls in, time, which would
make the total tonnage 470,886.
The conservative estimate of
launching to take place on the day
Americans venerate more than any
other is one-third more than the en-
tire production Of sea-going tonnage
in United States yards in the fiscal
year of 19l5-l9l6 and exceeds by A.
$50 tons the launchings of 1901, the
record pre-war year in American
shlpbuilding. The shipping boards
banner construction month Of May
will be eclipsed in one day both in
HulilDCI VI SIIlpS dllu Ill tonnage.
Thirty-seven Of the hulls expected
to be launched will be steel, with a
tonnage of 254,686.
Vessel Built in 7S Days.
Washington, June 22.-Completion
of the 8,800-ton cargo ship, West
Apam i'll 78 days by the Skinner G
Eddy company of Seattle, giving that
company the honor of having turned
out six of the ten fastest built yes
sells of the shipbulding program, was
announced today by the shipping
board. Chairman Hurley telegraphed
the company:
You are splendidly maintaining
your characteristic pace and | trust
that your July launching and deliv-
erles will set new records for your
organization. Again accept congrat-
ulations from Mr. Schwab and my
self and kindly let your employees
know that we deeply appreciate their
achievements in the shipping pro-
gram"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
Former Government
Man lmpersonates
u. S. Officer; Fined 81

w. O. Banks, 10 years old, Of Bal
timore, was fined 81 in federal court
Saturday by Judge Woodrough on
the charge of impersonating United
States officer and obtaining money
under false pretenses from Manager
Kitchen of the Paxton hotel.
Banks said that he had just left
the federal employ at Baltimore and
was on his way to Portland, Ore. to
obtain similar position there, when
he became stranded in Omaha without
any money. He told the Judge that
Manager Kitchen had refused to cash
a check for him, but had given him
$40 on his representing himself as a
government employe, when he had
really ceased to be one several days
before.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
National League to Use
Amateurs, Saws HeydIer

New York, June 22.-That the Ma
tional league would complete the pre-
sent seasons playing schedule even
though it became necessary to secure
amateurs to fill the depleted ranks,
was the assertion made today by Sec
retary John ]. Heydler. Secretary
Heydler stated that despite handicaps
caused by the draft owners were a
unit in the opinion that there was no
reason for cancelling or curtailing the
schedule.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
What is True Americanism?

What does it mean to you to be an American?
For the best answers The Bee is offering IL prizes
For the best answer the prize will be $5 and for the
next II best each good book.
Observe these rules
1. Subject "True Amercanism and What 1t Means
to Be American"
2. Limit answers to 300 words or less
3. Contest open to ALL but ages Of competitors will
be taken into consideration state your age if you
under 21.
a. Every answer must be signed with full name and
address.
5. Address, Amercanism Contest The Omaha Bee.
so as to reach this office before June 80.
The Judges will be announced later.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
First American "Ace"
Receivers From Injury

San Jose, Cal, June 22.-Lt. Doug
las Campbell. son of DR.. W.. w.
Campbell, director of Lick Observ-.
atory, is out of the hospital in France,
where he was confined after an in
jury sustained just after he became
the first American "ace."
This news was contained in cable
gram to his parents received today
and was taken by his father to mean
that he is flying again,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1918-06-23
Germany Urged to Commander
Clothing of Deceased Persons
.(By Associated Press.)

London, June 22.-Clothing in Ger
many has now become almost as
scarce as food. Perhaps nothing
could more graphically reveal the
clothing plight of Germany than a
proposal just put forward by Justizrat
Otto Fcig, prominent Berlin law
yer, that the government should
forthwith enact law making it COM
pulsory for the heirs of dead people
or the administrators of their estates
to turn over to the state all the cloth
ing left by the deceased persons.
He points out that the German
death rate, owing both to casualties