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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

The company have secured a c II
& ST. P. locomotive and have two large
steam '.jammers" or ''loaders" to be
used here in connection with the large
construction now going on here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

The Consolidated Paper Co. Brass
Band of thirty pieces, now occupy the
old LeFebvre building near the en-
trance to the Consolidated Park. They
hold rehearsals every Thursday night
and are developing into a splendid
band
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

In m9Einc the improvements to the
Consolidated plant they have INSTALL
ed re-saw and large planner in a
tamncrarv shed between the two
points Of oneration. 1t is run with
electric noWer Here they re-saw and
plane all material necessary This
saves a great deal of carpenter work
expense which otherwise would have
to be done by hand. This is a great
time and labor saver which will soon
pay for itself.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

L. A. DeGuere, supervising archi-
tect and engineer, with offices in this
city in the Wood block, is in charge of
construction going on here and at BIZ
ron. He is also doing similar work
at Wausau, Cornell and Peshtigo.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

Geo. w. Mead, who has recently ra
turned from Florida with his family,
is President of this company and gen
eral manager, and is now constantly
looking after the present improve
r7ents going on at their mill here, at
Biron, Stevens Point and Appleton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1920-04-22

A number of Winnebago Indians
who reside in this city are at work for
the Consolidated. They are doing
good work and giving excellent salts
faction
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
POOR HENRY.

Henry Ford must have received a
 jolt of surprise in picking up the eve
 nins paper. to which he suhscribes.
 whatever it is, to read of the regard
 in which he is held by one Senator
 sherman of Illinois. The senator.
 judging from his speech to his col
 leagues, evidently has as much use for the captain of industry as an anar-
 chist has for water. The manufac-
 turer has used the authority of the government in securing land for pti- Nate purposes, has enlisted lhe federal government for promoting his own
 political interests in Michigan and
 that he is employing literally hun
 dreds of spies to work in connec6on
 with the Newberry trial. Further
 more his son. Edsel, was so protected
 by the ia ther's political activities that
 he escaped the draft ande- also. th e
 automobile which the man makes is
 an internationaI pest. a waste of tim
 and substance. Beyond that the Sem
 ator sa i'd nothing. but he was on the floor Of the Senate. He probably be- came speechless in the eloakroom while discussing his talk with his friends. Even Senator runs out of words som etimeS
 The allegation that the manufactur- CT had secured 2.000 acres of land alons the Rouge river for new plant and then compelled the country to spend S49C.e00 for the dcveIopn ent of the river. is probably based. upon the activities of Henry and his '"Ea gle boats," which were built in this To- cality. f memory serves us right and | assem bled on the river. Much was promised of the miniature destroyers. though little was seen of them, despite the assurances that they were being turned out with a rapjdity nearing the flight of a fiNTcr through it's as-
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
HE LEGIoN.s ULTIMATy-M.

tanklin D'OIier, National Com ider of the American Legion. has . public the wishes of that or zation in regards to a possible Is for service men after the clos of three days session of the slation committee, in Washing The Legion has delivered vir- uItimatum to the dilatory Con- it expects action within sixty and we venture to suggest that it be disappointed. Congress. it &. cannot consider anything in days, unless it he new post for Pumpkin Corners or Pussy NV Creek. The manifest advan- of voting imm edia tely for such 3ifice lies in the number of votes will accrue to the party. The of quick action on the bonus ct may prove to be the votes of x-service men, but there are so of them, of different political E, sthat a split in the ranks may Epected and a division of senti- recorded. The Legion can ply back up it's demand for vote on extra pay with threats prisal at the polls. It does not IT seeanly that the men who It, willingly and bravely, for their ry should come bom and hold ountrS up with fixed ballots" hough refusal of a bonus should bitter feelings.
 demand of the Legion that action be taken on the four al- k-service men, namely: voca- education; adjustment of com ion or extra pay based on
 of service; will, if needed. the expenditure of 8 great deal money than the Congress of this Y, with an eye to economy be- ef> the nearness of election, can nplate without hysteria. The besct representatives may not
 which way. to turn. political n faces them if they do not act.
 they do. The thrift" party et them upon onet hand. they SC q lot of votes from the ex- E. just how many no one knows, he other. It is tough to be d ssman these days, particularly wishes to continue being one.
 the ultimatum has it's bright
 will demonstrate whether the Fors prefer to ignore the
 vote or cater to it. When. the question is settled or passed by wer- of the soldier will have hown.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
..25 YEARS AGO
February 20, 1895.
tFrcn The Herald or That bate)


 The Central Railway and Electric com pany will erect at 'aPlainvile a building capable of storing 2o sum- ner cars. .> r*. : t..,..... s Supt. Harris Of the water depart ment suggests that the park foun- tain, which is of no use whatever. should be removed and +the space now occupied by it should be filled with loan while in the : center. a small spray fountain should be placed as soon as spring weather permits. .~&- -,' - H. F. Beach won the prize at. the meeting of the Crescent Whist ,s club held last evening. e
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton, Parker will entertain friends at their home on Win throp street this evening.
 William J. Rawlings has been nominated for the position of vice. president of the New Britain. Loan and Cooperative Savings association on. to be passed on at the next. meeting. Try a barrel of Superior Hour at s4.5o a barrel at the Sovereign Trad ing com npany. e+t >,.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
ROOTS VIEWS.

by the Republican pal rty, given by the chairman, Elihu Root. at the unofficial state convention in New York city last evening, will reach the ears of the public with an agreeable ring. Irrespective of party affiliations the man along the street may safely adopt the precepts with every conh- dence that they contain a, summa riga tion Of what is best for the country. Needless to say the estimable gentle man from New York state would not refrain from taking the usual dig at the opposition party. No convention would be complete without such [ slams
 The speaker placed his finger upon the matter of greatest interest to the American people when he advocated that the contradiction of power which was conferred upon President Wilson at the outbreak of the war. making of him a dictator with powers greater than those of any sovereign. be elimi-> mated at the polls. While there is no question as to the advisa bilty of uiiHS IIIS dDOuIt d cenTf2l control Tn times of stress. as we did during the war. the public is now satisfied that the man who enjoyed unlimited privi- lege must resign the reins of govern ment to one who has not been used to this power. and who will allow peace time freedom to the country. Whether President Wilson has exercised, since the war, the authority vested in. him or not, he would have been discarded He has done his work. no one wishes him better than do the people of the United States. but the customary lib- erty is valuable indeed and they wish no hint of the old dicta torsi1ip which they so freely rendered, even if it is but a hint. This feeling. in meas ure, beat Clemenceau in France it would beat Wilson in America should he run again. whatever his accom- plishnents while in office Moreover, it will beat, any Democratic candidate who seems to be tied to President Wilson or the present Democratic ma chine. Such is the temper of Amer ica
 MT. Roots attitude on the Peace Treaty. in our judgment. meets with popular approval. He would ratify, with reservations. and attempt 3. re- drawing of the covenant of the Lea gue of Nations after the com binatton was under way. Tariff matters we might have expected, what would be. Repub- ieanism without the tariff? But it is not to imme diateJy be the subject of concern. we have not yet to bother with outside competition with our in dustrials.
 The portion of the spea kers ad- dress. wherein he advocates the limit ing of the right to strike is another ling subject. one deserving. of much consideration. Peculiarly enough the Republican keynote speech re- verses the attitude of Republican Con- gressmen who have proven them- selves unwilling to place enforcem ent provisions in. the railroad bill to back up the power of the arbitra tioh board therein suggested. In the views of Herbert Hoover and in the keynote speech of Eihu Root there is a promise of a return to healthy sentiment politically The two thinkers do not vary great deal in their opinions, notwithsta nding that they may be far removed in political affiliations The ca paign is sha ping itself, and along the proper lines
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
NEW BRITAIN DAILY HERALD FRIDAY FEBRUARY ao loao

sembly plant. We can readily con. ceive that the goYerament expended a certain sum in the improvements to the waterway in order that Henry Ford might have the necessary water to float his boats. And. like in other war activities, we can believe that money was spent lavishIy. But it ap- pears thtr the government might have taken steps 10 see that MT: Ford was not the one to have received pernaa- nent benefits from the project at the time that il was instituted. It is as much the fault of Congress as it is of the manufacturer that the plant was not owned by the Navy depart ment, with Henry. Ford as manager. He. presumably, had a good thing in the Eagle boat and Congress rose to the bait very nicely, giving Henry everything that he wished to aid in the ma aufa ctNre Of the ships. We cannot blame the latter, the govern ment is fair game for every 1ina ncial project that is undertaken. The fact
 
 represents it. Congress made big mista ke in allowing Mir. Ford to go ahead with the project and in giving him practically free rein. It is no. time to regret it now.
 Edsels immunity from the draft and the activity of Henry in noGtics down in Michigan are other matters. Senator Newberry doubtless a friend of the gentleman from Illinois, is stan nding trial for too lavish expend- iture of money in getting elected. Why does not some one find out how much it cost Henry Ford to be trimmed:
 And as for the Ford automobile being an international pest. that is , matter of Jud dgm ent. How does yours rune.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
FOR YOU. BELOVED,

Within my heart garden lies. Where flowers bloom fresh and
 fair. And all the blossoms that I prize tend with loving care. Here seeds of memory repose. Here= buds of hope unfold. And present joy. a fun-blown rose. I gratefully behold. I cherish >rosem weed out rue: My heartsease bed is wide; And flowers of loyalty. true blue. Stand forth in tender pride. The mornin g-glory is so kay A prophecy it seems. And moon flowers. at the close Of
 day.
 Prehgure happy dreams. Forget-ne ne-nots have mple room, .And eyeria stings. tao; "Pansies for thoughts and every
 bloom
 EnfoIds 8 thought of you. I'll gather from my garden here A nosegay sweet and hns. And send to you, my dearest lear. To be your Nslentine. Iris in Chicago Trlhune.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
LAPS ARE IN FIGHTING
lnsurgeant Russians in Siberia Clash With Forces of Emperor of Nip pons Isie--Varships in Action.

London, Feb. 2o.-Bighting has been in progress on the Amur river in Siberia between insurgent forces and Japanese, B. Moscow wireless mes sage states. White troops rein forced the Japanese and fierce struggle IS raging with the insuT- gents supported by Chinese, the dis patch declares. is
 It .is reported the Bolshsvik, ad- vices add, that in the Ussuri region the rising of the peasants in favor of the soviet form of. government is spreading. @a
 In regard to the situation in south Russia a Bolshevik ,conmunieue to- day gays: ,
 Enemy ships have oombardsd Genichesk Con? the sea of Azov). Stubborn fighting is occurring 20 versts northeast of Stavropol Con the left bank of the Eolga.)''
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
MAY CONSULT Ez-KABER
Dutch Government is Willing to Guard William But Will Assure It. self He Will Not Aiolest World.

The Hague Feb. 1s-Before; an- swering the latest allied note relative to the extraditioH of former Elm bperor William, the Dutch sovernne ent is eA- pscted to assure itself that the erst- while monarch is willing to settle down for life at Doorn and not disturb the worlds peace. While, on answer- ing the original demand for extradi- ton, the Dutch government acted without consulting Count Honenzol- lerr in any way, a, different course may be pursued in tho present in- stance.
 Holland will undoubtedly reply she is willing to guard William of Hehen- zollerp closely at Doorn and accept responsibility for preventing any dan ger to the world peace, but it will probably be necessary to consult the exile before replying. No difficulty is anticipated in, this connection as Count HohenzollsrG is, reported; to be read to accept poorn a-s a haven for the rest of his life.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
Let's to Negotiate
 With. Bolsheviki Army

London. Feb. ;19.-The Letush gov ernlnen has decided to open peace sotiations with the Russian Bol- sbe,ilSi in conjunction if possib ble. with Finland. Poland and Lithnanis- according to a; staternsn snt, issued at the Lettish legation here. Invitations have beens exterded to Finland, :Po- land and LitNuania. to send special representatives to B conference which will be hold soon, it is said, .-,>:
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
THE TAX QUESTION.

|hm M. Wood gave voice to a l s array of statistics in an ad- before the convention of the l Association of Clothiers re- lin describing the amount of that his firm, the American -@Om pany, had turned over to e&nment in payment of excess and corporation taxes. More Vice the nominal amount of |howed by the company was b the government. The tax ed to five times the dividends Investors and was nearly two If the total amount distributed Is to the workers.
 buld be an interesting thing. ble, to follow the amount of
 through all of the processes bnired by the authorities. to he the cost of this tax as it to every step in the handling il it reaches the Trea sury and
 how much of the sum spent company was profit" 10 the lent. In the first place. there expense to the industry in it's inventory and compiling tics IS required by the blanks. uld not, of course. figure into unt of the tax but does from ecia bIe cost to the corporation. D il goes through the hands of bvernment officials. The fed L. + for the collection of taxes
 tho enforcement of the law indeed and. it seems. very lIich vastly deprecated the to- oney paid in by corporations. omc methods arc Cmplo~cd to detts We have to pay them. e. and taxation Is the proper
 bur. if the manufacturers
 re correct and if they obtain C there is something radically omewheTe. the logica! as- r being that it is in the ex-
 the collection departmen that two thirds of the wa ge aiI corporations. or an amount pt thereto, were paid to the
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
AUSTRIA DECLINES TO l., 5...
 CONFER WITH HUNGARY.

Vienna, Feb: 2o.--AustrIa will hsld to the treaty of St. GerTnain and not enter into negotiations with Hun gary with regard to a plsbisoite in " est Hungary to determins fte nationality. Dr. Karl Renner the chancellor told the national assembly ypsterday. Tho Allies ths chancellor said agreed with this view of the Austrian Eeyernne eat.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Hiram Johnson, ! of California and the United States Senate, is standin g pat in North Dakota. Despite the request of Republicans there that presidential candidates file no pT- mary petitions in the state, he an- nounces that he will not withdraw his. he wishes to test the sentin ent toward hirn.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
AERIAL COAST DEFENSE
Station Is Begun at Newdorp, statea Island, to Serve as Base for Land and Scsplane Patrols. =.

New York, Feb. 2e.-Construct1oa of an aerial coast defense station has been begun at NsEdorp, :Staten Island, to ,serve as a base for land and sea- plane patrol aircraft. The station, which will be known as Miller Fi cid, in honor of Captain JaG1es E. Miller. killed in action in France. also will be equipped with directionsl wireless appa ratUs to guide patrolling craft in foggy weather. . .**
 The field comprises 45o aches with an ocean frontage Of 1.75o feet. The plans, which were made durir s tho war. cali for S3c buildings, including barracks, eers'- qua rters: m ess hettfs, post exchanges and administra tiea buildings.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, who is faclpg a trial for advocating over throw of the United States govern ment by force, in Chicago, and under bonds on an appeal from a ten years sentence for obstructing the draft. is pla ming 10 run for Congress from New York.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

The prosecution of over quarter of a million "slackers'' is to be un- dertaken soon. Public sentiment will not run as high against them as it might have during war times, but we hope that the guilty are thoroughly punished.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
FACTS AND RANCHES

A. candidate running for king of Hungary is being boosted by hand bills bearing the exclamation, Long Live Archduke Joseph But what is there abeut being a king of Hungary in these times that promises to con- tribute to long life "-kansas City Star.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
COMMUNICATED
'. QUESTION AsKED

Editor Herald:>.. -.E -. s:..
 I have: read*w;ith some interest Dr. Hupert's views: %on -AnArieanisrn! I am curious as te whether Dr. Rupert is an American citizen. I know that he. has been here long enough to hs qualified for cftizenship-or is he one of those who does not take that which he prescribes for. others.
 ! CITIZEN. :.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Nobody seems TO mention Burleson for president He kept us out of mail. Journal.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

News item: Governor Lowden of Illinois is wearing his old overcoat as part of his campaign against high prices.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

What is to become o[ Plume? and What is the alcoholic content" bid tair to be the two prom inent puzzles Of the century.-Baltin1o American.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Treasury, and were received by it without great expense, the national debt would soon be met.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Old stuff gov. We've been doing that ever since last fall
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Prices of canned goods dropped & cent or two per can in the retail markets of Chicago the day before yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Laugh and the world laughs with you: sneeze and you find yourself alone.--DetrOit News
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

She and Berger ous4t to have one all their own.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

He may have another wish coming to him.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

Keep your eye on your grocer.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
Blankets. ,.

seeai be the center of attracder Right Now. Cuseosnovs are taking advantage of the low prices and bsying Blankekts next Winter. So Save while you can. -t'-, NEW SPRING DRAPERIEs
 Ready Made CurtAana and Drapery Materials. b. ake yard, taas will appeal to you. are being displayed at our Drapery Dept. Third F9cor - Take Elevator.
 - FLOOR COVERINGS s..-&-
 z: Rugs = LAnnie.ms = oil Cloths anA srair Carpet can bs bought now Tt less than the new Spring hae4 VII have conznaand.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20

req Rt the Post On1cs at New Britals
 ss Second Glass Mall latter.
New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
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New Britain herald., 1920-02-20
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