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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30
THE TOWN CRIER
Jesse F. Gelders in the Oklahoma
Daily News.

A shofer named Grady was put in
arrest for talking in language pro-
fame. He was yanked to the station
with no accusation but yelling in
phrases too plain.
Now whadda yuh think O that
break? They are getting in danger
Gus ruts, when they kick up fuss
here cause Ford pilots cuss here
they'll drive all the shofer men nuts.
AS we'll cork that Lauder mans
throat as forbid real shofers to swear.
The grouchy old grumps that kicked
up the rumpus must never have been
anywhere.
For shofer has got to be loud.
He has got to be ugly and rough.
And it goes without mention, to get
your attention he has got to talk
Loudly and gruf
Let 'em cuss! Let 'em swear! Let
EN- burn up the air. Let 'em pep
up and back up and cut up and rare!
From the first they have cussed. 1t
has got SO they must A cuss-word-
less shofer would feel mighty fused!
Let 'em be!
By way of recollection, when Rus
STA wanted to remove Gar Nick from
the throne, she merely kicked the
Romanoff.
But don't blame us, Gar. As Ho-
mer would have said: at amt my
fault, Ulysses. Scylla Charybdis!"
pronounced: Scyllaca ribbed disD
The Oklahoman, seeking to show
the lessening number of submarine
losses, heads the story Going down."
Ambiguous?
Self Washing Children
Saturday Nights OF
Home for an elderly lady, care
of children; no washing; some wages.
ADV. in Oklahoma News.
Excess and success are very often
strangers.
They say Leon Trotsky was once
considered crazy. Was once?
A new trade has sprung UP among
the idle of the country. It's called
waiting. The employee holds your
turn in barber shop, while you go
about your business. You are called
when it gets around to you.
4
We had about decided to let the
readsr of this column off, without
pulling any more cheap wit about
the ice situation, but the thought of
missing so splendid an opportunity
chills us to the marrow.
Governor Williams didn't like the
idea Of the ice men freezing out their
competitors, and so gave their COM
bine-scheme the cold shoulder.
They may get hot over it, but we
view the situation very coolly.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30

stated as chief of police, the Atlanta
police department has resumed its
old-time activities to stamp out vice,
and these being supplemented by the
investigations of Federal agents here
to protect the soldiers at Camp Cor
don.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30

Those responsible for the order that profanity to be
used by the mule drivers in France doubtless NOV
cd by worthy motive but like many other worthy motives it is
attractive in theory than practice mule is an Amer
IN institution There has always BEEN this
stution peculiar vocabulary that fits amenities of
ote society meaningless his muleshp only when he
begins to smell me sulphur as drps from the language of his
that the hybrid wakes the knowledge there
something DOING and begins himself report is
true and the order really effect the mule will feel an orphan
III strange land and mules think he will down curses
on the day that he wandered far from those friends
who not the most polished in their dcton least had the merit
Of perfect lucidity.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30

The Poor Editor is holding his
Head A Merchant has just Been In
and told him to Raisell with the Mail
Order houses The Merchant does not
Believe In Advertising and uses Sta
ttnnery furnished<by an Axle Grease
concern No Wonder the Poor Editor
is holding his Head.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30
NOTICE TO GERMAN ALIEN
ENEMIES

All German alien enemies residing
in the city of Fitzgerald are required
by order of the President of the
United States to register with C. F.
Dixon, Chief of Police of the City
of Fitzgerald, Georgia, at the City
Hall on February 4th, 1918, between
the hours of o'clock A. M. and S
o'clock P. M.
Fitzgerald, Ga, Jan. l 1918.
CLAYTON JAY, Mayor.
If. Clayton Jay, Mayor.
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1918-01-30

Iron Ore In British coiunabia.
It is estimated that there are d.
225, 100000 tons Of the best iron ore In
British Columbia; these resources have
scarcely been touched yet.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Made False Allegations.

Every specific charge against the
American Red Cross is Investigated
and traced TO it's source. This is done
not only with the idea of exposing
false rumors but to improve the SER
vice where criticism is just.
Reports that sweaters, tobacco and
sther articles are being sold by the
Red Cross TO soldiers here or in
France have been run down and
proved utterly without foundation.
The report about the sale of sweaters
originated in letter written by Pri-
vate Emmett Murphy, of the 149th
Field Artillery, and letter written
by Private Douglas A. Ferguson, of
the 18th Railway Engineers.
Red Cross officials in France i'm
mediately investigated their allega-
tions, and Private Ferguson admitted
that he wrote solely on rumor and
was sorry for his mistake. He signed
a statement correcting the report as
follows:
What l told my sister was based
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Soldier Boy Notes

Lieut.. Andrew Frankel of the
Great Lakes Naval Station, at pres
ent accompanying the 250 piece band
on it's tour of the principal middle
west cities, this week playing in De-
troit, Cleveland and Toledo, in a re-
cent letter to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. M. Frankel, conveyed the news
that he has received promotion in the
way of another stripe on his uniform
with a corresponding increase in his
monthly pay check, all of which is
satisfactory to his numerous friends
here.
Fred Drager arrived yesterday
from Camp Greene, N. G., having
obtained a three months furlough
for the purpose of assisting with the
work on his fathers farm south of
town
Mike Morrison returned to Great
Lakes yesterday after spending week
with home people. He has completed
the course of training there and will
be transferred to another point soon.
Rev. G. FL. Waters has received
word from a brother who is again in
England recuperating from injuries
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Letters from the Bows

Mrs. P. D. Walsh is mother to a
good many soldier and sailor boys Of
her acquaintance. Since being in
army and navy camps many have
shared of her generosity and the let
tiers published below show her to be
the friend of the boys from home.
Camp Dewey,
Great Lakes, Ill.
Dear Aunt Norah--I received the
box today and itsurely was welcomed.
My chums helped empty it and said
it was great. / gave the company
commander piece of the cake and he
agreed with the rest of us about my
good friends back home. Got two
boxes from home the same day.
Great stuff. Last night we went to
hear DIR. Van Dyke who was formerly
u. S. ambassador to France. He is
now an honorary admiral in the U. S.
n, Capt. Moffet, the head Of the Great
Lakes Naval Training Station was
there also. He told us why we were
fighting and what was expected of US.
Yesterday we drilled all day with
guns until 200 o'clock. Then we
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

feet from the floor. 1t certainly was
hard to learn TO sleep in them without
rolling out, but I've mastered the art
OF sleeping on my back, so have yet to
chit the deck" for the irst time.
There are about FIVE and one-half
companies, in the school; each COM
pany composed Of l40 men. We drill
twice week or just enough to keep
drill formations and the manual of
arms fresh in mind. We students are
given three hours at receiving and
sending messages, in the morning and
three hours instruction on wireless
instruments in the after noon. So far,
| can receive tiftee n words per min
ute, which, were / through school,
would give we third class, Petty Of
ficers rating at S42 per month.
We eat in mess hall large enough
to accommodate nine hundred men;
and when seven hundred hungry sail
ors march in, you can just ABOUT i'm
agin the noise. Here are some of the
expressions used in asking for food to
be passed; Down on the JAVA" Cup
on the Hair Tonic (vinegar)," Com
ing up on that Light House (salt),"
and . How's for those beans, sailor?"
It's regular side show all by itself,
think. Mare Island is also the big
Navy yard of the Pacific Coast and
they certainly do put ships together
in short time. I've been On the
Island three months and have seen
three Destroyers launched, and two
put TO sea. The superdreadnaugat
California is on the way here, but
they discontinued all work on her,
since the war broke out. She sure
will be some boat when finished, no
fooling. When / first came to he
Island there were three submarines in
drydock, | had the good fortune of be-
ing permitted to go down in the III. 3
the sister ''sub.n to the III. that
sank in Honolulu harbor. 1t may be
facinating life, but let ne sail on the
surface as long as the good ship floats.
This word 'camouAage" may be
made fun Of a lot, but it sure means
business when applied to destroyer.
The "F'airfax" is all dabbed up and
looks like anything but a fighting yes
sci. It's like one of these fuzzy haired
poodles; hard to tell just which way it
is going.
AS far as amusementS are concerned
we get our share; they have movie
shows four nights a week, vaudeville
from San Francisco theatre, once q
week; and one night for boxing and
wrestling contests Every evening is
taken up, SO there is no chance for
one to grow homesick
We'll, Verne our company command
er says, "into your hammocks,o and
/ guess he means it, so must close,
Your friend,
Russell Pinch.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
THRIFT STAMP VALUES
The "Baby Bonds" of Uncle
Sam and Their Purchas-
ing Power Given.

One Thrift Stamp will purchase
one yard of cloth for the uniform or
one of our sailors, according to J. I'll.
Puelicher, state director of war saw
ings, who has compiled figures show
ing just what part War Savings and
Thrift Stamps will play in the pur-
chasing of outfits and materials used
by the American sailors.
According to Mr.. Puelicher one
Thrift Stamp would also purchase
one tube of tooth paste or two pairs
of navy socks. Two Thrift Stamps,
he says, would buy one days rations
for sailor or one first aid packet,
which every soldier and sailor is re-
quired to carry in his equipment.
Two Thrift Stamps would also pur.
chase ten pins and pole for a sold
ier's or sailors shelter tent.
Three Thrift Stamps would pur-
chase any of the following articles:
Five pounds of gun powder, one mess
kit, one pair of wooden gloves, the
travel rations for one sailor or soldier
or an oil skin jacket.
Four Thrift Stamps would pur-
chase a pair of leggings, a pair OF
white trousers, knit WOODEN under
shirt, one spark plug for an airplane
or subchaser motor, one days pay for
a second class seaman, hot coffee fol
a sailor for a month when coming off
watch or turning to in the early
morning, or potatoes for one sailor
for month. Five Thrift Stamps
would provide the subsistence for a
sailor on shore duty for one day OF
three dozen gauze and plaster band.
ages.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

entirely upon what some of the boys
were saying about prices charged in
a lunch room. thought that this
lunch room was run by the Red Cross
but have since learned that it was
run by another organization.
Private Murphy issued the follow.
ing statement:
II hereby testify chat my charge
about the sale of sweaters was only a
rumor and I have no absolute proof
| regret exceedingly that caused any
trouble upon the part Of the Red
Cross"
The Red Cross holds in sacred trust
all the articles and money contributed
by the people of the United States,
and distributes them among our sol
diers without regard TO race, social
standing, army position or other dis
tinction.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

school, of which Miss Mack is teacher
boasts of 1909 Junior Red Cross
Membership of which they have
right to be proud. The work in REQ
Cross was begun March %, one hour
every Friday afternoon being devoted
to the work, and since that time, up
until the close of school on May 3,
three large shipments of goods have
been sent, consisting of a refugee
comfort bag for a four year old girl
and one for a four year old boy, about
two hundred rolls Of gun wipes, 7
refugee baby quilts, made complete,
5 knitted baby hoods and about ten
miscellaneous articles of clothing for
children. The pupils will continue
their Red Cross work during the sum-
mer vacation. They deserve much
credit.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Mare Island, Cal.
May, 16, 1918.


Have received copy of
the Review and let me tell you, it was
a welcome visitor; it S just like meet
ing pal from home only a little more
specific. see by the paper that many
Of the boys in service are writing you
about the east and south, so now let
me tell you a little about the west
and so called "Sunny CAL
Now for happenings in chronology
ical order: Took my first exam. (physi-
cali in Spokane, was then sent to Port
land, Oce.; took my final test there,
also held up my hand, which started
me on my four year course in the
Navy. Was transferred to the De-
tention Camp on Goat Island, in San
Francisco Bay. 1t was here spent
three of the longest weeks ever, dur
ing which, I got three " Shots in the
arm and two extra as vaccination
against small pox, after getting out
of Detention, I was transferred to the
Electrical school at Mare Island;
which will be my home until about
Dec. 1st.
Our Camp is built somewhat on the
plan Of the army cantonments; three
barracks about 2OOx60 f. and two
stories high. We sleep in canvas
hammocks lashed to beams about six
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Sugar for Canning.

Sugar to the extent of twenty-five
pounds can be secured by the house
wives of Wisconsin for the purpose OF
canning fruits and vegetables accord,
ing to an arrangement now made
by the food administration. Those
who buy sugar in this amount must
sign a certificate at the store from
which is purchased indicating that
it will be used for canning purposes.
These certificates can be secured
from the local AMI county food adj
ministratcrS.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Cong Church Notes.

Sunday morning at the Congrega-
tional church the Service Flag of the
church will be dedicated followed
by Memorial address. In the ey-
ening the annual Baccalaurate SER
mon will be given.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

received while serving two years as a
member of the Royal Engineers
Corps, and in whose last engagement
the regiment OF which he was part
lost all but ten men from a gas at
tack and the third one which he has
luckily escaped from.
Be sure and read the article on
mailable articles to prisoners in Ger
many in another part of the Review.
Better cut it out and save it for refer
ence in case you should have friend
unlucky enough to be captured by
the Huns.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Help TIE Red Cross.

When you're working for
the Red Cross remember that
Corp. Michigan knitted 232
pairs Of socks while lying
wounded and he says the boys
are all doing it. You can't
do enough for the merciful
Red Cross. he says. Wont
you make a little bigger effort
in YOUR work for that organi-
cation? Please.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

thing shine. Leave it to us. This af-
ter noon we went up to the rigging
loft and there learned to splice rope,
tie the various kinds of knots and do
other things every sailor should know.
Must ask you to excuse such chop
ped up letter, but every time get
nicely started the bugle blows and we
have. to line up for something or other.
There it. goes again, SO will close in
in haste. Thanks again for the box.
Rest regards to all.
Your friend,
WILLIAM DAVIES.
The letter below is from Edward
Englestead, one Of the latest Villas
county boys to leave for Camp Grant
It follows:
Dear Mrs. Walsh want to thank
you for the box of candy you sent me.
It was very kind Of you and surely APP,
preciated. When I landed here IL
was raining and was pretty lonesome
for week or so but now that / ain
more acquainted am beginning to like
it. They are all nice fellows here and
we have some good times. Our bar
acks are filed with Wisconsin boys.
Seventy were transferred to 'ssome
place, in the south Monday and three
of the eight in our bunch were in
cluded. Got my third shot in the
arm and feel better to think it is all
over with.
We have plenty to eat and plenty of
blankets and clothes and want for
nothing. We have single iron beds,
which we take care Of ourselves and
we wash our own dishes and do our
own laundry. We get up at $50 a. m.
and go to bed at 9: o'clock p. M, most
Of our time being spent in drilling.
From 6:15 p. M. until 9 o'clock we
have to ourselves.
There are lot of negroes here in
the barracks across the road from us
and they surely are happy bunch.
There is nothing l need. We get
our clothes and plenty to eat and a
clean place to sleep. Evenings we go
to the Y. NJ. 6. A., when they have
entertainments and we can read and
write.
Best regards to ALL
EDWARD ENGLESTED.
P. S.-SaW Chas. butcher a couple
of times. Well soon be on the kais-
er's trail.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Appointed Assessor.

n. M. Emmons who was appointed
by the town board to fill the assessors
Office is making the rounds this week
finding out how. poor the people think
they are.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Was Genuine Success.

Unintentional omission was made
last week of the Old Fashioned Dance
given by the Eagle River Woman's.
Club for the benefit of a. Furlough
House for the American boys in
France An excellent time was en-
joyed by all who attended and about
800 netted for the fund.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24

had the rest of the day to ourselves.
/ washed my leggings and hat and
then boxed with a fellow until he
landed one on my nose, after which /
laid up for repairs. This laundry bust
ness is great game for rookie, but
I'm learning fast. Saturday is clean
up day and we have to make every
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Aided Red Gross.

The following is taken from the Kill
bourn Mirror-Gazette and refers to
Miss Leona Mack, of Phelps.
The Delton District number nine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Wont You Befriend Him?
Cornoral McG,1iUan hasn't

OOI PO1c1 NAOIUISGt1I HASH q
living relative in this world.
Villas county women have the
chance to do something for
this man who has done so
much for the great cause. We
will be glad to give YOU his
address.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1918-05-24
Explosives Committee.

There has been appointed for Villas
county County Explosive Committee
consisting of Geo. O'Connor, Oscar
Gunderson and w. B. Raymond. All
dealers in explosives, fuse and caps
and all users of the same should learn
what the governments requires of them.
Write to members of the committee
and avoid the possibility of trouble
with the federal government by fail
ure to comply with the regulations.
Explosive Licensors for Villas Coun-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01
Quality, Value, Service!

You get a full measure of them, if YOU make this
store your shopping place when in the city, or by
sending us yOur mail orders. Every article offered
is of dependable quality. Our prices. figured on
cash basis, insure YOU a Savin" and our store and
mail order service you will find unexceed. We
must please you or your money will be cheerfully
refunded.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01
SHEEP MAKE GOOD HELPERS
They Will Feed on Weeds end
orewths All Season That Other
Stock Will Not Touch. t.

Sheep are good farm help. They
will range a farm from early spring
until late fall feeding of weeds and
growths that other stock will not
touch. A small flock will NOW the
orchard and keep down the weeds
about windbreaks, fences and build
ings. All Of this Is simply incidental
'velvet" as the wool clip pays for the
hock's keep. The mutton retprn -
the main source Of profit. Besides,
the high value of farm land which
compels farmers to fence their acres
for hogs and other stock. lighfens the
added expense for keeping sheep.
This year with wool at 10 and Is
cents a pound above normal prices
and mutton higher than II has ever
been, any farmer II assured hand
some returns Y hs gives Ais aeIA
neaseuatls e0aA .,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01
GRANTED BREEDING SWINE


In order that losses by accident may
be prevented and the period of use
fulness Of the animals for breeding
purposes, heightened, breeders want
hogs with strong, dense bones. Since
cereal grains are low in mineral ele-
ments, they should be supplemented
by feeds rich In these constituents.
When confined in yards hogs are
often fed largely or entirely on grain
ratiOns. 80 that their bones are soft
and easily broken. Rations Of corn
supplemented by tankage and by skim
milk produce the most bone.
Because Of the high protein and
lime content. alfalfa and clover hay
may be fed to advantage to mature
breeding hogs. and In the spring green
leguminous crops may be used. For
feeding In connection with grains to
breeding hogs in confinement. lime.
corncob charcoal, bone -four and wood
ashes are also recommended.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01

A late white potato Vn0&1 -
White Star is frequently planted IN
the southern portion Of the state. The
Burbank ard Peerless are also grown
for late harvest.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01
MDE.IN.GERMANY LIES
CIRCULATED IN CANADA

Canada u alao having trouble with
4ade-in-Germany lies calculated to
hinder Canadian food conservation ac-
cording to an official statement re-
esivsd from the Canadian food con-
trollsr BY the United States food ad-
ninistration.
The stories bothering Canada are
Of the same general character as those
he United States food administra-
tor recently denounced in this cOun-
try, such az the ridiculous salt and
blueing famine fakes and the report
that the government would seize
housewives stocks of home canned
goods.
The Can adian food controller esti-
mates that when the people listen to
and pass on such stories, each one
has the rower Of destruction that lies
IN q battalion Of soldiers.
"Stori es without even a vestige of
foundation have been scattered broad
cast" said the Canadian statement.
"Nor lave they come to life casually.
They have started simultaneously In
differ ent parts Of the country and In
each instance have been calculated to
arouse public Indignation.
"rhey are insidious. subtle, persist
ent. Bit by bit they dissipate pu1lic
trret, the great essential In the work
Of food con troll.
ut lies with every individual to for
Year from criticism; to refrain from
passing on the vagi'ant and harmful
story, and thus the more effectively
to cooperate In work which is going
to mean more than the majority OF
people yet realize"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-02-01
BEST ATTENTION FOR gifts
They Should BE olvea Plenty o.
Range and Feeaos - - @ 0s.
velop Good coastltutlens.

BY W. ]. CARMICHAEL Illin0ts Agri.
cultural Experimaut 6tauon)
After the gifts have been selected
hey need further attention. but not
aecessarily more expen11Se attention
.han the market animals require. They
should be given plenty Of range and
forage. SO as to develop good consti-
:utions, and given rations which are
lot very fattening in character.
Less corn and more high protein
leeds should be included In their daily
allowance, because they are being kept
to be developed fof "A entirely DIFF
terent purpose thai are the market
hogs. Hogs for the block must be fat