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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
BRAVE AS THEIR BROTHERS
Little Things" Couldn't Daunt Amer
lean Girls in Their Work of
Mercy in France.

One of the girls began to laugh.
Little things is right y she exclaimed.
"Cooties. and rats and mice! You
know" she turned to me, "Our billets
are usually pretty old places, and they
were full Of-about everything. | re-
member one night I was sleeping with
one of the girls and she said to me,
all of a sudden: is that your foot
that / feel?' I jumped. I was just
going to ask you the same thing l an
swered. Wed better get out the flash
lightr And when we did we found
that there was a big rat in bed with
us-under the covers"
"Shells, and wounded men,, and
doughnuts, and rats-under the COW
ers!' I exclaimed.
"And mud up to their knees, and gas
attacks" finished another voice, the
voice of man who had been reading
silently in one corner of the room.
And rheumatism and grip and 9TH
err little things like that. They're the
little things that girls don't tell about"
Margaret E. Sangster in the Chris
tian Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Waste Bones Still Required.

The women of Great Britain who
responded so nobly to the appeal
for waste bones which were required
for munitions may still continue to do
service to their country by retaining
the habit they have formed of consery-
Ing the waste bones and fats. The
waste bone provides, among other
things, glue which is urgently needed
In every kind of reconstruction work,
such as building, cabinetmaking, house
furnishing, bodybuilding, airplane con-
struction, etc. They also obtain from
1t fertilizers to enrich the land, be-
sides many articles of domestic util-
ity.-London Mail.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
WHEAT CROP IN u. S.
TO Be THE GREATEST
Winter Yield Estimated Largest on
Record-e37 900 600 Bushels, Wal
ued at 1891 100000.

Washington, April 9.-The largest
crop Of winter wheat ever grown was
forecast for this year by the depart
ment Of agriculture. basing its esti-
mate on conditions existing April l.
The enormous yield of S37 100000
bushels was announced which, at the
governments guaranteed price of $2.26
a bushel, places the crops value at
$1,S91 100000.
The estimate on the condition Of
the crop April was 99.S per cent of
normal.
This years winter wheat crop, If
no unfavorable conditions develop be-
tween now and time of harvest. will
be 152,0O0.000 bushels larger than the
previous record crbp, produced in 1914.
and E4S.000000 bushels more than was
grown last year.
Production of winter wheat last
year was sos, 40, 600 bushels and in
1917 it was 412.901, 900 bushels. while
the record crop of 6S4,990O00 bushels
was produced in 1914
The condition of the crop on April
1, last year. was 1876 per cent of a
normal, while in 1917 it was 63.4, and
the average of the last ten years was
S2.3.
There was IN increase in condition
from December I, last year, to April
l. this year, of IL points. compared
with en- average decline in the last
ten years of 80 nOintS between those
dates.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
SWAMP-R0OT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest. for the reason that it has proven
to be Just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug<stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish to test this great
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for sample
bottle When writing be sure and men.
ton this paper.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Little Things Cost.

The reason so many Americans have
not been thrifty was because they
failed to appreciate the power of little
things. 1t is yielding to the little i'm
pulses to spend small amounts fool
lshly that keeps many family hard
no from one years end to another.
1t was the thorough appreciation of
the value of little things that made
many a man wealthy and powerful.
In these war days, learn to prize
highly the little things. To under
stand their value is TO know one of
the chief secrets of success and hap
piness.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
U. S. TROOPS NEAR REVOLT
Yanks in Russia Protest Order to Go
to Front-Yield After Conn.,
mander's Speech.

Archangel, North Russia. April IL
A company of American troops re-
Gently showed some hesitation in re-
turning to the fighting front south of
Archangel. declaring that the war with
Germany was over and that the United
States was not at war with the boil
sheviki. The regimental commander
in a speech said that they were fight
ing a desperate defensive battle and
appealed TO them to stick it out. The
company then left for the front.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
FILES BIG "PORK AND" SUIT
Omaha Sisters Sue Forty-Seven Con-
Germs for $120,000,000
DAMAGES.

Omaha, Neb., April IA damage
suit for S12OOOO,0O0, the largest ever
filed in the state and. SO far as court
filed in the United States, was insti-
tuted by Louise Osborn Person and
Grace Osborn against Al defendants.
In the list of defendants is practi-
rally all the big packing firms. the
Standard Oil company, the Rockefel-
lers and a number of banks. The
case is the outgrowth of patent rights
given the two sisters on a pork and
bean biscuit.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
TEN MILLION PAY TAXES
Five Million Americans Contribute to
the Income List, According to
Returns.

Washington, April 9.-Five million
Americans will pay income taxes this
wear. This is nearly two million more
than last year. More than 100000
persons will pay federal taxes of all
made.
These totals are indicated by re-
turns already received by the bureau
of internal revenue, Commissioner
Daniel c. Roper stated. He said the
total amount to be collected under the
new revenue law would be considera-
bly higher than the estimate of $6,000,-
900 600 made at the time congress
enacted the law.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Annoyed His Dogship.

Eileen coming home from school
with two little playmates, Edith and
Ethel, encountered a "biggish" dog.
Her little friends evidenced a certain
amount of scare as the dog ap-
preached.
Don't be scared" Eileen told her
little mates, che s;on't hurt YOU"
Just then the dog jumped at Eileen.
"He must have heard what / said,
said Eileen, in relating the incident to
her mother later.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
BAKER LEAVES FOR FRANCE
Secretary of War Sails From New
York on the Army Transport
IeVathan.

New York. April S.-Secretary of
war Baker arrived here from Wash
;pyton and went directly to the army
pier at Hoboken to board the trans
mort Leviathan for France. The Lev
latham sailed in the afternoon. Sec
retary Baker is accompanied by c. w.
Cuthell, the war department repre-
commission. and by his secretary.
Stanley King. 1t is expected the sec
retary's stay in France will be brief.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Cold In the Head"

IL an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh Per-
sons who are subject to frequent colds
in the head" will find that the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build UP the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$4,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
2,o55,718 IN U. S. ARMY
Reduced IA Per Cent Since Signing of
Armistice, Washington Official
Report Says.

Washington. April 9.-On April 1,
the secretary of war announced, the
aggregate strength of the American
army was 2055.71S, excluding the IT.
73S marines with the expeditionary
forces. This total shows net de-
creaase of A per cent from November
IL last.
The army is now divided as follows
In Europe, 1.366,610; in Siberia, s.
500: in the United States. 562.064; in
suiar possessions, 35,412; at sea april
ID, S2,739.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
FRECKLES
Now Is che lime to Get Rid Of These Ugly Srots

There's no longer the slightest need of feeling
ashamed of your freckles, as Othine-doube
Strengths guaranteed to remove these homely
spots.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-double
strengtn-from your druggist, and apply little
of it night and morning and you should soon see
that even the worst freckles have begun to dis
appear, while the lighter ones have vanished en-
trey. 1t is seldom that more than one ounce
is needed to completely clear the skin and gain
a beautiful clear complexion.
Be sure TO ask for the double strength Othfse,
as this is sold under guarantee of money back
IT 1t fails to remove freckles.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
500 OPENS NOTABLY EARLY
Steamer Pargny Breaks Ice in Hay
and Mud Lakes and Record of
Forty-One Years.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, April IL
OPENING navigation TO the 500, the
earliest in forty-one years, the steamer
Pargny docked at Kemp's fuel dock
here. 1t succeeded in breaking the
ice in Hay and Mud lakes, making the
run almost in regular time. The Par
gpy will fuel before proceeding and
is expected 10 lock up" today.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
PERUNA A Wonderful
Read His Letter

have suffered for the last
two winters with that terrible
disease, LaGrippe. Having often
heard OF the great value of Pc
runa I decided to try it. I have
only used four bottles and / do
not now have any bad effects
from the Grippe as it has just
about entirely disappeared, and
my general health Is good. am
satisfied that Peruna is a won
derfui remedy, and 7 do most
heartily endorse and recommend
it for LaGrippe."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Knew Where It Would Land.

Lawyer-"Yes, sir! We can settle
up this estate for you in about eight
months" The Principal Heir-"But
can you wait that long for the money!"
Judge.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Household Hint.

albert, l want you to see the new
dining room set Mr.. Brown has bought
for his wife. 1t would just match our
wall PAPER"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18

Occasionally a man knows a good
thing when he sees it, but most men
are too dignified to recognize it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
What Was the Cost?

Jo-I was touched by her sweet man.
ner.
Jim-FOr how much?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18

Cure pimples, headache, bad breath by taking
May Apple, Aloe, Jalep rolled into a tiny sugar
Pill called Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. ADV.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Different Troubles.

AT have an electric runabout on my
hands," you're lucky. l have run
around on my fingers"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
Texas Oil! Texas Oil! Texas Oil

LIVE AGENTS WANTED for one OF ths
best propositions on the market In tho
Texas OH Fields. The opportunity Ia nat
urally limited. Write for contract.
Mr.. Investor: Write for prospectuGs
your opportunity.
TEx-O-MEx OIL AND INVESTMENT
ASSN, Box 1856, Fort Worth, Texas.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18

The tailor's goose has a larger bill
than any other bird.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18
MONROE ED|CT IS
D. I'D BY ALLIES
Section is Voted Into League as
a Guarantee.
PEACE WORK Is NEAR END
British Delegates Receive Royal War.
rant Empowering Them to Sign
Covenant-France Given Con-
troll of Coal Fields.

Paris, April 1.-THE league of ma
lions commission adopted a new sec
ton to the covenant specifically pro-
viding that the Monroe doctrine is not
to be affected by the provisions of the
covenant.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1919-04-18

covenant.
London. April 1.-THE British
peace delegates at Paris have received
royal warrant empowering them to
sign peace, it was announced here.
This~~WaS taken to indicate that the
peace work is rapidly approaching it's
close and caused a new wave Of OPP
timism in public opinion here.
Premier Lloyd George hopes to re-
turn to London next Tuesday and to
make statement regarding the peace
conference in the house of commons
on Wednesday. This announcement
was made in the house by Edward
Shortt, home secretary.
League Rules Saar Valley.
Paris, April 11.-Provision that the
league of nations shall exercise gen
eral supervision of the Saar valley
( for period of 10 years was contained
in the settlement of the Saar problem
effected Wednesday by the council of
four.
4 This important change in the plan
\ for the political administration of the
region became known here. At the
end of the 15-year period plebiscite
will be taken to determine the wishes
of the inhabitants regarding the fu-
ture form of government.
The change was made to avoid an
neXation and to establish the principle
f~self-determination.
France Wins Coal Fields.
France is given economic control of
the coal fields of the Saar valley up
to an amount to recompense her for
the losses sustained from German oc-
cupation of the coal fields OF northern
France.
The supreme economic council dis
cussed the question of raising the
blockade of German-Austria and the
Adriatic; the reOpening of commercial
relations with Esthonia. Letvia and
Lithuana; the removal of restrictions
on trade with Poland and the re-
opening of Swiss traffic on the Rhine.
1t was decided to terminate the al
lleu iIldIltlIuc transport COuuCll anu
absorb its functions in those of the
supreme economic council.
Resolutions were adopted with ref
erence to the supply of rolling stock
for the railways of Roumania, Poland
and Czecho-Slovakia and as to the de-
STABILITY of facilitating regular mail
and Geographic communication TO and
from the liberated countries The
question of the Italian. coal supply
also was considered.
The coal fields of the Teschen dis
trict in dispute between Czecho-Slo-
vakia and Poland present one of the
most difficult problems. Both ma
tionalities claim that the district is
essential to their development.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
RECEIVED II BsCKSHOT
BENDING OYER WE'LL
John Romaine of Castleton Injured Yes
terday, But No Trace of Shoot
er Has Been Found by
Officers.

Castleton, Aug. s.-John Romaine of
this village received l2 buckshot in his
hands and chest at 10 O'Clock yesterday
morning while he was taking water from
well in the rear of the house owned
by Joe Turna on the north road, south
of the John Jones quarry.
Romaine, formerly of Proctor, has
been at Turnas home for week and
yesterday morning went to fetch some
water. While STOPPING over the spring,
the shot hit him, knocking him over.
The person with the gun was not found.
Dr. Seeley attended to the wounds.
States Attorney p. NJ. NJ. Phelps was
notified and with Deputy Sheriff Carl
Beach of this village, secured the thick
woods back of the farm for the assail-
ant, but was unable to find any trace of
the man or gun Two shotguns were
found in the Turna house, but had not
been used in years.
The states attorneys theory is that
some person was hunting in the woods
back of the house and seeing something
move, fred at the object, which proved
TO be Romane.
The injuries consist Of badly acer-
ated left hand, which may result in the
loss of two fingers, slight chest wounds
and injuries TO the left hand Romaine
is able TO walk about.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
PROMINENT ST. JoHNsBURY MAN.
Nenry G. Ely, Elderly Man, Had Opera
ton for Appendicitis.

st. Johnsbury, Aug. S.-Henry G. Ely,
aged II, died at Brightlook hospital last
night, never having recovered from an
operation for appendicitis one week ago.
He was born in Littleton, N. H., and left
Dartmouth after one year to enlist in
the 18th Vermont regiment, serving IL
months during the Civil war He was
married Oct. 81, 1857, to Adelaide New
ell of st, Johnsbury and their golden
wedding was celebrated with all their
children and grandchildren present ex-
eept one, who was overseas
For short time he lived at Mortified
but came TO st. Jonnsbury in 1874, where
Mr. Ely entered the hoe and fork fac
tory established by his father in ls4S.
LATER Mr.. Ely became president of the
corporation, until it was merged in 1907
into the American Fork & Hoe company.
Since that time he, had been manager
Of the st, Johnsbury branch He was a
trustee Of the Passumpsic Savings bank
and active in the South Congregational
church.
Besides his wife he leaves four daugh
ters, Ellen, wife Of George w Kyburg
Of Springfield. Mass, Miss Caroline u.
Ely, Margaret f., wife Of Lindol NJ.
Scott, and Miss Mary f. of st. Johns
bury.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
ADML RODMAN SPEECH
WAS NOT DELIVERED
Because 1t Had Been Censored by Secre-
tary Daniels, Head of the Navy De-
partment-Rodman Gave an In
formal Speech at San Diego.

San Diego, Cal, Aug. s.--A speech
prepared and handed to the press in ad-
vance by Admiral Hugh Rodman, com
mander of the new Pacific fleet. remained
in his pocket undelivered to-day for Sec
retary of Navy Daniels last night cen
sored the prepared address just before
the admiral was to speak at a banquet
given in honor of the feet.
Admiral Rodman announced to the
banqueters when called upon to speak
that permission to deliver his prepared
address had been refused by the secre-
tary of the navy, and he responded to
the toast by expressing his pleasure at
the reception rendered the officers and
men of the Pacific feet
Admiral Rodman's speech had been
given to the press and was in type in
many newspaper offices throughout the
country. No intimation that it would
not be delivered was given until the ad-
miral arose to address the banqueters
and made the announcement. Neither
the admiral nor Secretary Daniels gave
any reason for the suppression of the
speech.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
About $4,000 Employees in
Chicago Plants Object
to Negroes
THEY ALSO DISLIKE
PRESENCE OF TROOPS
1t Is Said That the Negroes
Refuse to Join the
Union

Chicago, Aug. s.-A general strike of
$4,000 employees at the packing plants
in the stock yards began at o'clock
this morning, the action following the
decision of the stock yards labor coun-
Gil last night to call general strike
unless the state troops and police guards
were Immediately withdrawn from the
plants. The strike was precipitated by
the return of 5000 negroes to work yes
terday.
The dispute, according to labor leaders,
is over the employment of non.union ne
groes rather than race hatred. Many
of the negroes, it is said have refused
to join the unions When the white en-
ployes reported for work early in the
day they demanded that the state troops
and police guards which had been sta
toned at every plant when the negroes
returned yesterday, be Immediately with
drawn. Both the city authorities and
the packers declined 10 accede to this
demand The men walked out quietly.
1t il said that several thousand of the
negro non-union workmen remained at
their work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
Steamship North Star i
Aground Off Yarmouth
With 285 Passengers
FIRES DRAWN WHEN
WATER POURED IN
All Available Boats Have
Been Sent to Steamers
Assistance

Boston, Aug. S.-The steamship North
Star, which left this port for Yarmouth,
N, s., yesterday, with 2S5 passengers,
went aground to-day on Green island,
six miles off Yarmouth, according to
word received by officials of the East
ern Steamship lines here.
In a later message Captain Strout OF
the North Star reported that water was
entering the fire room, and that it had
been necessary to draw the fires. The
Canadian government steamer Stanley,
at first said to be standing by, was de,
tanned at Yarmouth and unable to 60 to
the North Stars assistance Two boats,
several motor schooners and all of her
available vessels were ordered out, how
ever
The North Star struck on the rocks at
6:40 a. m, in thick fog. Officials of
the company here feared that she would
be badly damaged.
The work Of transferring passengers to
two of the tow boats was begun at
l0:40, according to a message from the
vessel received by the naval communica-
tion Office. The message said:
1.-TWO tow boats have arrived Am
transferring passengers to them. Have
$50"
The North Star was broadside to the
island and although the sea was rough,
she was reported to be pounding some.
what heavily.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
ONLY FEW CARS RUNNING
ON NEW YORK LINES
First Death as Result of Traction Strike
Occurred To-day When Pedestrian
Was Struck by Motor Truck
CARVING Worlyers
Carrying Worker,

New York, Aug. S.--With only few
surface cars and an occasional elevated
or subway train in operation, thousands
of Brooklyn residents were compelled
again to-day to resort to the makeshift
transit facilities of buses, motor cars
and trucks. Terminal points of the Long
Island railroad and the Interboro Rapid
Transit company lines to Manhattan
were jammed early with anxious throngs
when it became apparent that the third
day of the strike of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit employees promised little or no
relief
Suspension of local Brooklyn bridge
cars resulted in rush for the bridge
promenade and thousands walked to
work. Competing surface car lines op-
Grating over the Manhattan bridge Of.
fered little relief and for the hundreds
they carried, thousands were forced to
turn to the pTomenades. None of the 10
Brooklyn Rapid Transit surface lines
over the Williamsburg bridge had re-
sumed operations when the first of the
rush hour crowds began to arrive at the
Brooklyn end The few local cars in
operation were jammed, many passengers
risking the danger of riding on top of
the cars.
Only two elevated trains passed over
the Williamsburg bridge between 5 and
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-08-08
IN MONTPELIER NEXT WEEK.
Vermont Branch American Federation o
Labor Convention.

The Vermont branch of the American
Federation of Labor win hold its con.
vention in Montpelier Aug II, l3 and ID.
Most of the sessions will be devoted to
the routine business of the organization,
but one the evening of Wednesday, the
18th, mass meeting will be held in the
Montpelier city hail. to which every
body is invited.
The speakers at the mass meeting will
include Frank NJ, Mccarthy, general or
ganizer of the American Federation of
Labor in New England; William Stand
cumbe, president of the New England CT.
garmakers' league; Charles Cullen, gem
eral organizer Of the painters and deco
rators; Fred w Suitor, president of the
Vermont branch of the federation.
The arrangements for the convention
are in charge of Louis n. Jerue and Guy
Walbridge, so far as the Montpelier end
of the matter is concerned.