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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
LETTERS FROM HOME" WEEK
War Department Commission Wants
Soldiers Kin to Help Maintain
Morale of Army.

New York. Dec. 3.--The week of
December IS has been designated BY
the war department commission on
training camp activities as time for
snecial letters TO be written by moth
;.rs fathers. sisters. wives and sweet
hearts of the men now overseas. Inc
week has been called 'I.etters-From-
Home" week. and the purpose is to
annly the home touch" 20 broad
rauged military program FOR maintain.
ing the morale Of the men who iinh
themselves idle after weeks of streiiu-
Gus fighting. The war department
homes. through these letters, TO keep
the men contented. straight" ana
ambitious TO live up to the high ideals
of American manhood.
model letter such as the govern
meut wants the mothers and faith
ers especially to write has been pre-
uared by the war department Tbs.
with letters from Secretary Of War
Raker and Raymond h. Fosdick. chair
man OF the commission, indorsing the
nIsu. has been mHiled 10 newspapers
throughout the country. The letter
particularly asks that the men over
seas direct their. attention TO whole
some recreation and activities. instead
of 10 the unwhoiesome influences that
might result from the enforced period
~ Idleness wherever large bodies OF
troops ere awaiting orders to return
home.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
u. S. SOLDIERS
REACH new YORK
Four Thousand yankS Come
Bask Home on the Steam
ship Mauretania.
LINER ENTERS QUARANTINE
Steamer Reached It's Pier Monday
Lateness of the Ships Arrival
Spoiled Great Reception Plan
ned by Relatives OF Boys.

New York, Dec. 3.-The British
steamship Mauretanla. which is return
ing to the United States the first large
body of American overseas troops, was
reported by wireless through the naval
communication service.
The ship reached quarantine at Z
p. M. Sunday and docked Monday.
The bulk of the returning soldiers
are men from the airplane training
camps in England. but there are also
several men from the American con.
struction and radio Units and about
300 civilian passengers aboard.
The lateness af the Mauretnnlas
arrival spoiled a great reception that
had been arranged for the returning
troops. Seldom has the harbor on
such brisk day been so alive with
craft, for motorboats, tugs and harbor
and fishing boats we're out in great
numbers. filled with those anxiously
waiting to greet the first American
troops to return us result of the col
lapse of Germany
The larger craft went out OF the
haibor and drifted about Ambrose
Channel lightship, in order TO be the
first to signal their greetings. while
on shore many watched from wind
swept vantage points TO have first
glimpse of the Mauretanin heading up
through the Narrows.
The Mauretaniu left Liverpool Mon
day, November %.
Three other transports Will arrive
early in the week. They are the Lap
land, the Mfinnelxahda and the Orca.
all from Liverpool. With the Maure-
tania contingent they will bring the
number of returning forces mp TO IT,
995. This is about half the number
ihat were training in England when
the armistice was signed.
Hundreds Of requests for passes TO
the pier where the Mauretania docked
were received from relatives. These
were not granted, however, as II was
decided for the safety of the public
the men he sent Immediately to Camp
Mills and other camps about New
York. To wait there until such quar-
antlne regulations as are deemed ad-
visable are carried out.
This. however, did not prevent hun.
dreds of relatives from coming To
New York to shout welcome 10 their
boys and wait until they are mus
tered out Of the national service aft
er passing II final physical examina-
tion.
The units on the Mauretania are:
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
FOUR YANKS QUELL MOB
American Troops Cross Frontier Into
Prussia Behind German Rear
GUARDS Sunday Morning.

With the American Army OF occu.
patton. Dec. 2--Ameriean troops
crossed the frontier into Prussia at
daylight sunday, behind the German
rear guards Treves is the most inn
portsnt city thus far occupied.
-Four American soldiers dispersed a
mob Of thousands at Esch after It had
wrecked 2S shops In revenge for the
overcharglng % Americans. AOst Of
these establishments were c0pduc' ed
bv Germans. The loss IS eStim8t ted
between 100000 and 100000 francs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
WANT YANkS TO KEEP ORDER
Communities All cser Austrla-Hun-
gary Ask Occupation by the
Americans.

Vienna. Dec. 4.--On all sides In the
former Austrian empire pleas are
heard that American tr ops be- sent 10
keep order.
Such measure, 4 is held would
work against the unrest caused by the
countless political and boundary dis
putes among the numerous races. and
help to check any trend toward bolshe-
visrn
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
The units on the Mauretania are: !:

Flfth CONSTRUCTION cOWpHHy, MT
service 3 officers, do men.
Radio detachment ] officer, - men.
Casuals. 76 officers. ! man.
Casuals. sick ard wounded, 8 Off
GERS, I07 nen.
Casuals, | Off ter, men.
Medical det,. chment 81 officers, 1S
men.
Total, 165 officers. 3,s34 men.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
Saves Mooney From Hanging.

Sacramento. Cal. Nov. 3O.-Gover'
nor Stephens has commuted to life
lmprisonment the sentence to death OF
Thomas J. Mooney. who was to die
on December 13.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Racine The factory of the Mai
bohm Motor company was swept away
by fire, causing a loss of $250,000 with
about half that amount of insurance.
Seven firemen narrowly escaped being
burned to death when a roof on which
they were engaged in throwing
streams of water on to the fire caved
in The fire is of an unknown origin,
it broke out suddenly and swept the
entire building two stories high of
brick construction. The entire fire de-
partment was called out The facto-
ries of the johnson & Son company
and Belle City Incubator company
were threatened with destruction as
were many business houses and resi-
dences.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

La Crosse-One hundred and twen-'
ty-siX indictments, for offense against
practically all of the war measures
passed by congress, were reported by.
the federal grand jury before Judge
Sanborn. District Attorney A. c.
Wolfe refused to make public any Of
the indictments until warrants are.
served, but indicated that the true
bills charge violation of the espionage
act. After reporting, the jury was not
discharged but was excused, subject
to call 1t was indicated they might
be reconvened for other matters.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06
HAPPENING GS
OF THE WEEK
In WISCONSIN
IIlIIIIllIIiiIIIlllfIilliiEIIlIIfElIIIilslEIIIIi

Madison state board of control
has word from the federal government
fixing the price Of binding twine, such
as is manufactured at the state pris-
on, for next year as follows: Standard
500 feet to pound, p cents; climax,
500 feet to pound. 2512 cents. The
price fixed by the government is for
carload lots for cash. For this same
twine the state prison last year
charged 21 cents for standard and "a
cents for climax, with half cent de-
duction for car lots. There was man
ufactured at the state prison last year
over 100000 pounds of twine, of
which 100000 pounds were sold to
farmers Of Wisconsin Farmers were
saved an average of 212 cents on every
pound of twine sold, it is claimed, a
saving of $112,500.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Janesville Plans are being made
here for a celebration which will be
held when Company NJ of TIE Wis
consin National guards arrive home
from France. Company NJ is a unit OF
the Thirty-second division. said by
military critics to be one of the best
divisions in France. 1t is now a part
of the army of occupation. Company
NJ is composed entirely of Janesvillc
and Rock county boys, who have taken
part in many of the big battles of the
war.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Madison-The experiment in train
ing of carrier pigeons for the army
signal corps, carried on for five
months by Prof. L. J. Cole, Univer..
sity of Wisconsin, under direction of
the var department, has been com
pleted. The signal corps sergeant,
who assisted Prof Cole, has taken the
government pigeons to Fort Monroe.
The training involved flights from half
a mile to thirteen miles, under vari-
Gus conditions, at various times of
day or night, and always under
careful timing and recording to
ascertain success of the various meth
ods undertaken.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Milwaukee - Charles E. Estabrook,
attorney general of Wisconsin during
Gov Rusk's second term and re-
elected in 1888; city attorney of Mani,
towoc; three times elected to the leg
islature from ManitowocN county and
twice from the city of Milwaukee;
civil war veteran and secretary of ,the
Milwaukee county park commission,
died suddenly at his home here of
heart failure. Gen Estabrook was
born in Platteville. Oct 81, 1847, and
was educated at the Platteville acad-
emy and the Platteville normal school.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

!, Neenah The new boRor roll IN
'he city Of Menasha contains over 500
lanes. There are many names on the
,,eshah honor roll, making a total Of
s.er 1000 young men from the Twin
-'les who entered Uncle Sans sery-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Sheboygan The James H. Mead
club, Sheboygan's finest recreation
hall, has been thrown open to working
girls. Since its organization two
years ago the club has been exclusive
ly for members. Classes in dancing,
gymnastics, singing, reading and dra-
matics will be formed. Any girl is
eligible on payment of cents Club
fees are waived. Classes are held on
different evenings, TO enable girls to
enroll in more than one class.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Marinette - Joseph Behnke oi this
citv Is reported severely wounded OeL
2o in France. He went overseas WIN
Co Z Three Hundred fiity-lhiIu Ii
fantry. in the Eighty ninth division
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Madison Prof. Frederick Jackson
Turner. native Badger and for many
years closely identified with the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, is being men
toned in connection with the appoint
ment of a successor to the late Charles
R. Van Hise, as president of the in
stitution. Prof Turner holds a pre-
eminent position in the educationa
world as the historian of the United
States western expansion.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Madison - The industrial commits
sion awarded $3,6OO compensation to
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Balke against
The International Harvester Corpora.
ton. in whose employ their son,
slightly less than is, was killed June
q, while engaged as electricians
helper The child labor law provides
that no one under Is may be employed
IN electrical work, but the boy mis-
represented his age. The commission
ruled, however, that responsibility as
to age of employees rests with the en-
ployer. The regular award is four
times the sum contributed by minor
to the support of his parents, in the
Bake case, $500, but due to the child
labor law violation the sum was
trebled
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Oshkosh - Plans are to be made
here for entertaining and welcoming
all Oshkosh soldiers returning from
the war. AS some will come home
singly and in small groups, it has
been decided to nave welcoming re-
epctions at regular intervals, enter
tanning those arriving home in the in
tervals between receptions. In that
way no one viii be sighted and the
honors will be bestowed upon all
alike
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Eau Claire-James A. Smith, ranked
amcng Wisconsin foremost fire insur-
ance men and conspicuous in the busl-
ness life OF Eau Claire for thirty years
died here, aged 81 years. He was
stricken by heart failure as he was
entering his Office. He is survived by
his sister and an adopted daughter.
He was a thirty degree Mason
and an Elk.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Beloit The Jewish congregation
of Bnel Abraham has purchased the
property formerly used by the Beth
lehem Norwegian Lutheran church
and will have it for their synagogue.
The new Jewish congregation includes
twenty-five families. They have been
contributing literally for a long time
to a church building fund and find it
possible now To support a church.
Kenosha Official kilograms from
the war department announce that
Lieut.. Howard NJ. MOrrissey. former
well known Kenosha dentist, has been
killed in action on the western front.
He was serving with the dental re-
serves and was killed on Nov. /. He
was widely known among the alum
nae of Marquette university in Mil
waukee
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

TolaI. le5 oflcers. 8.s34 men.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

La Crosss-On the verge OF leaving
for France. Miss Ella Tibbitts OF
North Bend. nurse, postponed hei
trip 70 attend Miss Rose McCauly'
nurse. who was stricken WIN inNuo .,
za The latter recovered, but MISS ND
bits contracted the disease ana oieu'
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

La Crosse-Ada MeiklejOhn was
sIanted divorce from Walter 5.
,aeiklejohn. theatrical man, Oct. 3,
Within month, it is alleged. she mar
Ilea John H. Wrey in Wuona. She
vas served with an order to show
esase why her divorce decree should
.Oe De set aside under the law prohl0-
4llhg Temarriage within a year.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Appleton-It is doubtful if anyone
in this city has more nephe~s IN the
service than Peter Miller. He has
ten. they are William Ecke, Jonn and
Edward Young, John Fraser and WI
liam. Joseph and John Smith oil this
city. and John, Frank ana ANTON
Schuh OF Summit
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

La Crosse II Victor L. Berger, con
gressman-elect and State Senator
Louis A. Arnold were indicted jointlJ
on sixteen counts at La Crosse. Both
are charged by the United States
grand jury with having violated the
espionage act This is the third in.
dictment returned against Mr. Ber
ger. He has been indicted in Chicago
Milwaukee and La Crosse.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

La Crosse Shot by playmate,
William Thompson, S-yesr-oid son OF
Alex Thompson of Viroqua, is IN d
critiesl condition. A charge OF sho'
lodged in his eye. The boy was pay
ing soldier" when he received MS IN
jury.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

kenosha Caught with the goods
on him." really applies to Oliver
Ihomas, arrested here on charge OF
stealing underwear When Oliver was
searched he was found to be resu-
laf underwear sample case. After
me police had taken a number OF gar
ments from his body. they found more
N his room The stolen underweai
was worth $50
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1918-12-06

Racine Although he is minus his
right hand, the member having been
cut off in an accident, Harry Harvey
OF this city, holds a sergeaney in the
Ambulance corps, and has been sent
70 France. When he first applied for
enlistment, he was turned down, but
later was given a post in the quarrer-
masters department. and finally as
signed to the Ambulance corps.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
SGeinbuIrg's Auto Wrecking Go.

We guarantee our part to be right and our price is as low as any other house in America.
 We have in stock parts for most all makes of automobiles, consisting of motors, oears, transmissions, cylinders, crank cases, springs, wheels, axles, ra- diators. wind shields, masnetos and carburetOhs-in fact. every part for an automobile. We always have bar gains in new and used tires. 421 N Central Ave. Phone 4292. If
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

A-N OIIIV COrpOrdtOn manufaCtur- Ing new electric food saving and profit making machines for hotels
 fountains. restaurants, etc. wishes OK elusive distributor Device absolutely new, patented and no competition. Profits and commissions large. Fx- cellent business opportunity for re- sponsible firm or individual on either commission or outright sale basis, Give full details in reply. Address Blessing Mfg. Co.,, Traction Bldg. Gin cinnati, O.. +
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Wanted Situation, Male

MAN, 49. employed. desires escape northern winters, wishes position in Arizona Good salesman, correspond ent, office man. Speaks Spanish flu ently. Address, Republican office. bp
 POSITION as bookkeeper or ac- countant: full time or part time, by man, principal of public schools, thor oughly competent, nothing too big. nothing too small; evenings if desired. Box SIG, Republican. If
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

WANTED-A good large man with auto: must be a hustler. McDowell Realty Co, no N. 1st Ave. bn
 SALESMEN WANTED-BIG Quick Profits-New Carburetor for Ford Cars. Simple, not moving part. in stalled in 90 minutes, guaranteed tn double your mileage and start in zero weather without heating or priming. 15 days FREE trial. Write U. X J. Carburetor Co.,, 505 West Jackson Blvd. Chicago. It
 AGENTS WANTED-Coal Shortage Making Oil Burner men rich Gas fire in any coal stoye from kerosene. Get our big offer THE WONDER BUR NER, Columbus. Ohio. It
 B O O K KEEPER and accountant. Only ono desiring permanent connec- ton need apply. An unusual oppor- tunity is offered the, right man. P. o. Box 1340. 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Wanted Estate

WANTED good or 10-acre tract improved Telephone 1882 bp
 WANTED AT ONCEI50 to 160 acres for pasture or more. Bolin Realty Co., 11a N. 2nd Ave. Phone 41GS. br
 31 ACRES-25 in clean alfalfa, bal ance cotton, fenced, no buildings; best sandy loam soil Price s175.00 per acre. Phone Owner. S570. It
 WANT TO BUY property northeast part of city; some cash and terms. B.
 F. Wemli 1141 East Fillmore bp
 S3S00 PAPER, amply secured by ranch property; want rooning house, or residence, north or west P. o. Box 15. Phoenix If
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Wanted-Mi Miscellaneous

SHOULD you want to buy, sell or trade land, machinery or property of any sort, paying investments, or agent to look after your interest, or choice Gila Valley lands, See Arizona Invest ment and Agency Co. Office K and 10th Sts., P. o. Box S5S, Stafford, Ariz hu
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
WANTED ARIZONA OR MEXICO GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER

MINING PROPERTIES
 Having strong financial connections east we are in position to finance first class mining properties provided own CTS are in position to comply with our requirements: send complete type written information. No prospects wanted. Address P. O. Box 279, Globe, Arizona. do
 FORD BODY WANTED-l5' to IT model. Phone 32Ra. bp
 WANTED Juvenile bicycle: must he in good renair. Call Phone S344. bp
 WANTED-To borrow s200 on 1918 model Dodge touring car. Box SIG, Republican. ds
 WANTED-To buy Ford or light de- livery car. with top. State particulars price and best terms to responsible party. Box 75G, Republican. 1t
 PIANOS, PLAYERS AND PHONO- GRAPHS-Will give you a liberal all loWance on your old piano or player on new piano, player or photograph. Balance easy terms. Kerr and Smalley Music Co, IA w Washington. Phone 30S6. It
 WANTED-Good piano at reason able price: terms. s5 cash. 8 per mo-. O rwil ltake care of one for use; re- sponsible party; can give references: no children. Box 65G, Republican. bn
 WE PAY full value for furniture and household goods. Also we repair ev- erything. Remodeling Furniture Co.,. 39 $. First Ave. Phone 1f19. tf
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Wanted Situation Female

YOUNG lady, college education, wishes position as governess or tutor ing children. S45 N. Sixth ave. bp
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
For Sale-Automobiles

TWO-TON Jeffrey Quad Truck; in good shape, $500.
 1 Dodge Touring Car, 5-passenger, in good shape. 1916 model, $500. 1 Maxwell Car stripped; good run ming order and good rubber S200. 1 Gas Hoist, 25-H. |. Fairbanks Morse). F. O. B. mine. $500. HAYDEN DEVELOPMENT co.
 ,1-
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Miscellaneous

s1,500 for three years at per cent on gilt-edge income property; will pay commission. P. O. Box 522. It
 WANTED-Hand laundry 11O E. Monroe. Phone 267S. br
 WANTED-A kitchen cabinet. See Branch, 21Sk w Washington. Phone 4603 bp
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

EXPERIENCED STENOGRAPHER and office clerk desires employment, with chance for advancement P. o. Box 1885 br
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17
Wanted-To Rent


 WANTED-To lease about 800 head of range cattle, heifers for about five years. State your terms. Address B. C.. Box 35. Verde. Ariz. ds WANTED-To rent, an eight room furnished house: prefer sleeping porch; must be reasonable. Box 6S-G, Republican, bn WANTED-By a man with reliable help, a grain or dairy ranch, not over 160 acres. on shares, or what have you? 56G, Republican. bn WANTED-To rent so 10 160 acres good cotton or alfalfa land. Write with full particulars to Pete Martin. Cha ndler. Ariz. ds WANTED-Five or six room neatly furnished house in desirable locality in Phoenix or Glendale With garage and reasonable rent. No sickness Princi- pals or agents communicated with. T. H. NJ. Crampton Swansea, Ariz. Desire to locate in two weeks. bp
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

TO LEASE+Five or ten acres of land with three or four room house on same Box 864. Phoenix bg
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

REFINED WIDOW wishes position as housekeeper in gentleman's home or would travel with invalid gentleman. Box 34G. Republican. 1t
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

WANTED-Pupils in French Paris
 ian, Spanish and music; all grades; university, French government and STATE credentials; SOC; trial lessons free; conversation club free. Finest studio. S21 First St. Phone 2aS2 It
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

BE A DETECTIVE-Ex op- portunity, good pay. travel Write C. T. Ludwig, S9S Westover Bldg. Kansas City, Mo. IL
Arizona republican., 1918-11-17

DlSIRlCT MANAGERS wanted in every state for new auto clutch lock
 The cleverest and most effective anti theft device on the market: automat- ically disengages the clutch and locks it so car cannot be moved under it's own power: big money maker for am bilious hustler; exclusive territory given; $500 to 1000 necessary. Ameri- can Auto Clutch Lock, 903 W. Ninth st.. Los Angeles. Cal. 1t