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The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-24
H. A. HAMILTON X COMPANY

We are open evenings Nelson's jcwelry Store. 11tf
 Monday-Belgian Baby Day-be ready to welcome the young ladies who are to push this much deserved relief work
 H. H. Dawson of Camp Pike, has arrived home and will spend three days here with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Dawson.
 It may be right and not come from Guthrie's, but it cant come from Guth- rie's and not be right. Phone 101.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Hunt have re- turned from Portland, Oregon, where Mir. Hunt has been employed in the shipbuilding yards.
 Miss Lucy Mae Moore, who has been a student of Draughon's Busi- ness College at Little Rock, will spend the holidays with relatives.
 Nose Cox, Prescott route five, came in today and gave us his subscription for The Nevada News. the county's only all home print paper.
 Mrs. Glen Allen arrived this morn ing from her home at Fl Paso, Texas. Her husband, Capt. Allen, just re- gently returned from overseas and is here visiting his parents.
 The installation of officers of the Masonic and Eastern Star orders of Emmet will be held there Friday night December 27. All out-of-town mem hers are extended a cordial invitation to attend.
 Mrs. J. T. Rosborougn and family had planned 10 spend Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. L. F. Beidelman at Pres colt, but owing to the fact that Mrs. Rosborough is suffering from an ab- cessed ear and her physician deems it best that she remain at home. the family have decided to come to Tex arkana. Mrs. Beidelman and daugh- ters, Mrs. Emmett Pratt, and Misses Mary and Martha Beidelman have al ready arrived from Prescott, Mir. Bei- delman comes today and so does Lieu tenant Emmett Pratt, from Camp Pike. Mrs. Mary Dumbeck is here and Mrs. Cy Newton and little son will remain with Mrs. Rosborough un- til Thursday, when they depart for their home at Richmond, Va. Mrs. W. B. Bemis and family come from Little Rock the latter part of the week.-TeXarkana Four States Press.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-24
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS
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Christmas candies at Guthrie's.
 Beautiful Greeting Cards at Guth- rie's.
 New designs ia leather Ladies' Purses at Guthrie's.
 Mrs. Tom Taylor went down to Texarkana this afternoon to spend Christmas.
 Wear button-hole bouquet and show your loyalty to the Belgian Baby Relief work
 Mrs. Allen McCurdy left this after noon for TeXarkana to spend the holidays with relatives. will have a new line of Xmas hats this week; also new waists, camesoles, etc. Mrs. T. G. Moody.
 WANTED-Liberty Bonds, any issue. will pay you cash for them. j. W. Mitchell, Hope, Ark. If
 Be sure to have your Christmas cleaning and pressing done at Neals Pressing Shop, phone 324. 21dS
 Miss Ella Ware Few has returned to Arkadelphia after visit with her sister, Mrs, Sam T. White, Jr.
 Cycle Stewart, who was recently discharged from the army at Camp Pike, is visiting in the city.
 Miss Electa Cantley, who is holding d stenographic position at Arkadel- phia, is here for the holidays
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Vickers arrived today from Philadelphia and will spend the holidays visiting relatives. Sergeant Emond Logan is in the city to spend Christmas with home folks, returning to Camp Pike Thurs day.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-24
TO GUARD AGAINST INFLUENZA

TO GUARD AGAINST INFLUENZA
 Don't let the dread influenza get you. If you have eveu the slightest cough or cold, better begin using Fo- ley's Honey and Tar at once. Henry Willis, Sandy Point, Texas, is one of many thousands who consider this remedy 'just fine" He says: 'I suf- fered severely with a bad cough; after using four or five dollars worth of different medicines decided to try Fo- lcy's Honey and Tar. One bottle gave relief Best medicine l ever used" Contain no opiates. Sold everywhere 3
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-24
French Revolutionary Calendar.

Ihr convention of the French revo- lution abolished the ordinary calendar and established n new one. beginning hbo7t the autumnal equinox. with de- serlI't.yc names for the months. The present time of year was under that arrangement the last month of the year l. extended from August l9 to September IS and was called Fructidor (fru!t).
The Prescott daily news., 1918-12-24
Real Riches.

Do you know wba, real riches are' Some people never s.iow, but others do' Real riches cousiSi got In having ou' in giving. Some ot the people "ho are envled HIS weaisly are Tn reants poor starved souls fo whom the Joy oi sacrifice is an unknown luxury. No' until you master the art of giving up for others are you really rich.-EA change.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
MAYO SPECIALIST
VISITS PARALYSIS
CASES IN VICINITY
DIR. ROSENAU, EMINENT EXPERT
OF FOUNDATION, CALLED IN
CONSULTATION BY DIR.
J.. G.. DOOLITTLE.
ADMINISTERED:
CASES OF MILD NATURE.

Dr.. E. G. ROsenau, the Mayo Foun-
dalton expert on treatment of Anter-
Tor POlyiOmelitis or I~nfantile Paraly-
sis, was in the county Sunday after
noon and evening at the request of
Dr.. j. c. Doolittle Of this city. DR..
Doolittle had had several cases of
child disease that bore evidence of
infantile paralysis. To confirm his
diagnosis he called Dr.. Rosenau over
the wire at Dubuque and the emf
nent specialist readily agreed to come
and look at the cases in Grant county.
Six cases in all were visited. One
in the city, one in EllenborO and four
in So. Lancaster. Microscopic tests
of the spinal fluid evidenced organ
isms of the disease, in each instance.
In every case DR.. ROsenau's serum
was injected into the veins of the
children.
DR.. Rosenau pronounced all the cas-
es to be %infantile paralysis but in a
mild form. He also spoke of abortive
cases OF cases where children vom-
tied and were slightly i'll for a day or
two the malady later clearing up. He
strongly recommended the calling of
the family physician in every instance
where he cause of the child'S illness
was not easily apparent. Early dag
nOsis is imperative for successful
treatment of this disease. Children
should not be allowed to play pro-
~miscuOusly and utmost precautions
should be used in regard to SANTA
ton and contact with other children.
DR.. Rosenau is a classmate of DR..
or Lieut.. James Fowler of this city,
now in the army. He attained fame
at New York a few years ago when he
isolated the organism of ~infantile par
alysis. At that time he developed a
serum from the organism which has
been successfully used since then.
Eight deaths occurred at Dubuque be-
fore DR.. ROsenau was called in to care
for a developing case. He visited the
other cases giving the serum treat
ment. Since hen no deaths have oc-
Cured although a number Of new cas-
es have developed. The disease is more
peculiar to the country than to towns.
A supply of the serum is at hand in
Lancaster for the use Of all physi-
clans.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
NATIONAL DRIVE
TO HELP u. s. MEN

One of the most vital and most APP
preciated factors behind the battle
line in France is the Salvation Army.
Little has been heard of this SPLEEN
did organizations work among the
American soldiers. They are poor adj
vertisers. They employ no press
agents. Their work is regarded as a
duty to be done without the usual re-
wards of praise or promotion or re-
enumeration. But since our American
boys have been in France thousands
Of letters are coming back from there
written on Salvation Army stationery.
1t is not an eXaggeration to say that
correspondents of magazines and our
great daily press are supplementing
the high praise Of the Salvation Army
work given by the American soldiers.
The American public will be rather
surprised to see articles appearing in
the American magazines and periOdi-
calls as we'll as long special articles
from writer's Of international reputa-
ton loudly commeding these workers
and their almost miraculous accom-
plishments. 1t will be news to some
to learn that the Salvation Army
jumped into this strenuous welfare
work two weeks after war was de-
clared and they have been conspic-
ious in their presence and noble SER
vice to the allied fighters ever since.
There are over one thousand Saliva
tionists in the field work at present.
Another thousand has been urgent
ly asked for from America. The work
so far has been a tremendous strain
On the finances of the Salvation Army
officers and adherents. They have
spent over So, 900, 600 already and have
never asked a cen Of help from any
outside source. This is the charac-
t~eristic devotion which has made their
activities on behalf of the allied SOL
diers appeal to the men. Their heart
is in their work. 1t is nOt1the love
of glory or human reward that actu-
ates them but their devotion to the
cause of mankind, their anxiety lest
they lose an opportunity of being OF
service to those in need or distress.
1t will come as a message of in
terest and pleasure to Americans that
in response to the appeal Of General
Pershing the Salvation Army has de-
cided to enlarge its force of work
ers in France. The relatives and par
Continued on page A.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
THANKS" L|TT|EFR|END.
GILBERT CLEMENT, FATHERLESS
FRENCH CHILD WRITES TEAR
COMPELLING LETTER,

The Herald takes a great deal Of
pleasure in printing a letter written
by a wee French child to little Carl
Croft of this city. There is a story
coming before the letter and it is full
Of heart interest. Here it is:
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Croft, parents
of little Carl, adopted a little French
girl. Carl wanted a boy foster
brother and privately made his own
arrangements with Will Carter, Chair
mar for Grant county. The other day
Carl received the following letter
from his little French brother. Carl,
by the way, selected the boy he want
ed adopted.
The letter says:
Cieveray, oath May, 1918.
Dear Little Friend Carl:
[ answer to your welcome letter
who has do great pleasure to me, and
to see I had a little friend in Ameri-
ca. You says me, you would see me,
but myself also, and I send to you
my picture, who [ think do pleasure
to you. | have not the happiness you
have, my little father has been killed
to the war, and I am rest with my
good little Mama who work very much
for me.
I would we'll dear little friend par
take little from your happiness.
I know little American, [ know
count till five hundreds, but it is very
d~isagreeable for me that these dear
fellows American who are taken my
self to relation with you, are gon on.
I thank also to all my little heart,
this good man who has send to me
your lovely good letter.
Now, I think every day to you, and
it was a good pleasure to you to have
your picture.
I say goodbye, and I think you an
swer to me.
Your little friend who kiss you from
afar,
Gilbert Clement.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
CONSERVATION
THRESHERS BE ADMITTED
TO FOOD ADMINISTRATION.

All threshers of the county will be-
come members of the United States
Food administration and will be ask
ed to sign pledges that will make
them deputy food agents. The pur-
pose is to eliminate waste in threshing
grain, especially wheat.
The pledge follows: "In order to be
of service to my country in this time
of need, particularly in its effort to
avoid unnecessary waste of grain dur
ing harvest operations, l hereby ac-
cept membership in the United States
Food administration, pledging myself
and such of my help as can be infiu-
enced insofar as my circumstances
permit, to operate my threshing ma
chine so as to reduce the wastage of
grain, and will go to my county grain
threshing committee for assistance,
before permitting unnecessary vast
age to occur"
In this way all threshers in the
county will be modified.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
BEST METHODS TO WARD
OFF PARALYSIS

Dubuque is in the throes of an ep-
idemic of infantile paralysis in vir-
ulent form which has caused six or
more deaths in the past week and
there are thirty some odd cases of it.
This brings to mind the epidemic of
it here some years ago, and the awful
dread of it should cause us to do ev-
erything possible to prevent a return
of it here.
Since Dubuque has seen fit to close
its picture shows, Sunday Schools and
other places where children gather,
not even allowing children on street
cars, it would seem wiser for us to
keep away from there as far as pos
sible for a week or two. By all means
keep children at home, preferably on
their own premises. Screen homes,
screen all garbage, and make every
thing as sanitary as possible.
Spray the nose and throat of chill
dren frequently. Take every pre-
caution to keep the children healthy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
THE LAND Of ROMANY
BIG BAND OF GYPSIES CAMPED
HERE LAST THURSDAY NIGHT.
-ENROUTE TO NO. DAKOTA.

A band of sixty or more gypsies en-
camped at the Aupperle schoolhouse
last Wednesday night leaving next
morning for Prairie du Chen. Six
teen were adults and the balance
children of all ages.
The party claimed to be Cherokee
Indians but this probably is a joke.
They act, look and talk like typical
gypsies. They claimed to be from
Guthrie, OKLA. and enroute to James
town, N. D., where they said they
owned large tracts of wheat land.
They were -vOluable in their talk and
decidedly merry.
Everyone in the camp-men, wo-
men and children-smoked ~cigarets.
An urchin Of four or five asked for
a match and her struck it with his
thumb nail. He then strutted around
putting on a pill" Other children
did the same and the women seemed
to like their smokes too.
The party drove Ford trucks, sew
en- of them, and said they made about
80 miles a day. Cant go fast on ac-
count of the kids" said one man.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
IN THE JUSTICEC COURT
JAMESTOWN FARMER BEAT
UP AT SCHOOL MEETING.

Welter wakes wroth; wallops
Welp. Welp weltering, wanders
while wishing Welter woeful wor-
ry. Warrant wears with waggish
Welter watchfully waiting.
Ask Justice Burrows
A warrant was sworn out on July
9Th by VIM. Welp, a Jamestown farm
er, charging VIM. Welter with assault.
The date of the offense was July
End. On that date Mr.. Welp alleges
that he attended the school meeting
and read off the expenditures for the
year. An argument arose over the
charges. Mr.. Welp says that the
principals started for out doors but
that he was grabbed at the door by
two men while Welter struck him in
the face. His appearance was dread
full when he came up to swear out
the warrant. Both eyes were swollen
shut and his nose looked like it had
been hit with a sledge hammer. The
defendant with his friends was in
town Saturday but a continuance was
taken until a later date by David
Gardner Jr., his attorney. Welp is
about As and Welter is the draft age.
1t is said that the defendant leaves
on the 22nd for the army.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
THRESHERMEN MEET
DISCUSS PLANS FOR GRAIN CON
SERVATION DURING COMING
HARVEST PRICE SCHEDULE.

On July II, 1913 the threshermen of
Grant county met at the circuit court
room at Lancaster, about Is being
present.
Meeting called to order by County
Agricultural Agent w. S. Weld, act
ing as chairman. Len Stauffacher,
County Food Administrator, acted as
secretary. Mr.. Weld announced the
purpose of the meeting and gave an
interesting talk. All members pres
ent took part in the meeting. They
expressed a desire to do all within
their power to save grain.
A motion was made and seconded
that a special meeting be called at
the close of this meeting for the pur-
pose of arranging a price schedule
for threshing. Motion carried. Meet
ing adjourned.
Prices were fixed as follows:
Oats per blu. 3h cents.
Barley per blu. 4 cents.
Wheat per blu. 7 cents.
There are about one hundred
threshing outfits in Grant county.
Three-fourths were represented at
the meeting. The threshers are ask
ed by the administration to:
See that all grain is threshed at the
proper time.
See that machines are Kept in repair
to do perfect work.
See that tight bottom racks with
canvas are used to convey grain from
field to machine.
See that no grain is wasted.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
SUNDAYS COMMUNITY SING
AT CONGREGA'L u

A Community Sing" was held at
the Congregational church Sunday ev-
ening under the direction Of Miss
Theda Howe and Oscar Wright. A
large number participated and the oc-
casion was Inspiring. The idea is be-
ing carried u in a number Of cities
and those responsible for it here
would be pleased to see it given out
doors some Sunday evening
The program Sunday evening was:
America.
Prayer.
Columbia The Gem Of the Ocean.
Battle Hymn Of the Republic.
Marsellaise, French National Hymn
Battle Cry of Freedom.
Keep the Home Fires Burning.
Over There.
A Short Talk.
The Star Spangled Banner.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
RIVER FALLS FAST; UPPER
RIVER VALLEY TOO DRY.

The Mississippi river at Dubuque
has finally dropped below the 4 foot
stage, the reading Saturday morning
being 3.8 feet. This is a fall of about
ten feet in a month. Prospects are
for a further fall, and if heavy rains
do not occur soon at the headwaters
the river this summer will be unus-
ually low. The lowest stage last year
was "a feet; in July, 1915, so feet;
in July, 1915, 81; in July, 1914, II;
in July, 1913; 4.3 feet.
Dubuque has been in the wettest
portion of the United States this
summer. The low river there is one
of the indications that the upper Mis-
sissippi valley as a whole has exper-
fenced a deficiency Of. rainfall.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
TWO DOLLARSA YEAR
OUTSIDE Of COUNTY
FOLLOWING AUG. 1ST

Beginning August 1st all subscrib-
ers outside Of Grant county will be
asked to pay 81 per year for this Jap
er. This week bills will be mailed
to all those in arrears billing at the
old rate. We will bill to August LIST
so that the subscriber may pay to late
if he wishes. We will also bill to Aug
-ust LIST, 1919 at the old rate of $3.50
per year SO that our subscribers may
pay a year in advance if they so de-
sire. Bills will not be mailed to sub
scribers now paid beyond August LIST,
but if they desire they can pay a year
or more ahead at the old price be-
fore Aug. LIST. After August LIST, 1918,
you will pay the increased rate of So
per year.
The substance of the raise is this:
you may renew before August LIST
for as many years as you like at the
rate Of $1.5O per year. After August
1st you will pay at the rate of So per
year. All accounts will be billed
strictly in advance. This applies to
subscribers residing outside Of Grant
county.
The reasons for an increase are
we'll known to everyone and requires
little explanation. It is a case Of
"sink or swim" and the editor prefers
to swim.
Other county papers have seen fit
to raise their rates to every one re-
CARELESS of location and the Herald
may do likewise before many weeks.
If you are in arrears and wish to re-
new for a year or two ahead it might
not be a bad plan to do so.
In any event the Herald is going to
rattle along with a big volume Of
news for a little money. You stay by
US and We'll stand by you
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
AUTO LICENSE MONEY HUGE.

The department OF state has issued
1865 automobile licenses thus far
this year, bringing into the highway
fund of the state ST. $50. There
have been $500 truck licenses issued
at from $40 to $25. Dealers licenses
at $25 each have been issued to 1886
dealers. The number of motorcycle
licenses is 5,949, at 81 each. The to-
tai receipts since January 1st are in
excess of $4,000, 900. This is about
$250,000 greater than was estimated
at the beginning of the year. The to-
tai for the year 1917 was 164, 500.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
LARGE GATHERING BIDS
DEPARTING So GOODBYE.

The So young men selected to leave
Monday of this week were given a de-
parting ovation by the Lancaster pub
lie and their friends from around the
county on Sunday afternoon. During
the period of counsel given the men
in the courtroom the Lancaster Junior
Jackie band played a free concert at
the bandstand. There were no
speeches but a general visiting and
well-wishing. Mr.. Lindsay took a
group picture and the affair was over.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
LAST CALL TAKES
1874 SELECTED MEN
FROM HERETUESDA
CURTAIN DROPS ON ALL OF CLASS
NO. 1.-CAMP GRANT TAKES
THIS GROUP.
REPORT HERE MONDAY.

Class No. l, comprising those best
fitted physically and otherwise fol
military service in the first registra-
ton, is now practically depleted, Re-
naming are but four or five white
men and -four negroes. The follow
ing named men leave here Tuesday
July 23rd for Camp Grant:
IA From Lancaster.
Michael TrainOr, Lancaster.
Herman Meyers, Lancaster.
Clarence Dawson, Lancaster.
George E. Burns, Lancaster.
Clyde o. Goble, Lancaster.
Clyde L. Oates, Lancaster.
Jacob Spease, Lancaster.
Victor G. Kasper, Lancaster.
Willie G. Cliff, Lancaster.
Clarence Knapp, Lancaster.
Arthur l.. Sisley, Lancaster.
Charles Hoffman, Lancaster.
Etna Cornell, Lancaster.
Lemuel Oates, Lancaster.
Is From BOscObeI.
Albert Brechler, Boscobel.
Henry w. Bartells, Boscobel.
William S%choellig, Boscobel.
Herbert w. Brindley, Boscobel.
WILL. II. CW0uSOu, bOSCOD0l.
Albert Schollig, Boscobel.
James S. Wells, Boscobel.
Luvern L. He'll, Boscobel.
Albert w. Martin, Boscobel.
Merle r. Grimesey, Boscobel.
Adolph E. S%alzgeber, Boscobel.
Clarence S. Nelson, Boscobel.
Arthur F. Young, Boscobel.
Mike Bochim, Boscobel.
Clyde G. May, BOscobel.
AlvOus Fuerstenberg, BOscobel.
p From P~IatteVilIeo
Sam ]. Tracey, P%latteville.
Chris A. Bertram, Platteville.
Thomas Woodland, Platteville.
Roy w. Daley, P~latteville.
Herman G. HOarde, P~latteville.
Walter A. Wolfe, P%latteville.
Ferdinand Innsbruck, P~latteville.
Henry H. Kane, P~latteville.
AdOlph A. Ostendorf, PlatteviIle.
Charles Maahs, P%latteville.
Harry Huber, P%latteville.
Francis T. Reilly, P~latteville.
Emmett T. Frazier, Platteville.
Archie E. Gregory, Platteville.
Byron Smoker, Platteville.
Vivon l.. Sherman, PIatteville.
George w. Monroe, P~latteville.
Continued on page A.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
NTHE CIRCUIT COURT
MINOR AND MAJOR MATTERS UP
FOR SETTLEMENT LAST WEEK
COURTS DECISIONS.

Divorces were granted last We'd
nesday to:
Mile Thomas VS.. Leroy Thomas.
Order for alimony and divorce. Both
parties in court with attorneys. A
Platteville case.
Bonnie Riley by guardian ad Item,
Addie E. Anderson VS.. Glen Riley. A
Platteville case.
In the case of the state VS.. Frank
Mcbride, charged with abandonment,
the defendant pleaded guilty. Sen
tence was suspended and Mcbride
will report weekly to party author
lied by court.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1918-07-17
x x X X X X X X X
July 5, 1918.
To the FatherleSS Children of

u AOAOe
x To the FatherIess Children of
: France,
= From Marechal JOffre, President. !
x Mrs. Martha ShOWalter, Chmn.
: Grant county: ,
< We have the pleasure Of for >
* Warding to our committees the >
Z following c~ablegram, received on =
= July 4th: !
< To the Fatherless Children of =
= France:
< "A POccasiOn independence Day =
= cOmite Paris vOuS renOuVelle re- !
: merciementS ct expressions son y
: admiration pour vOs efforts a con =
x cOurs, 81 efficaces pour o Orphe- =
* Inns nos occurs reconnaissance !
: battent aVec les vOtres en- ce jour
= memorable.
y MarechaI JOffre, President" "
: Translation: =
y To the Fatherless Children of
x France: =
: "On the occasion of Independ-
= ence Day, the Paris Committee =
= renews its thanks and It's express =
: SiOns of admiration for your CO. =
= operation, so helpful to our or
: phans. Our grateful hearts beat =
: with yours ON this memorable day. =
( Marechal JOffre, President. .