Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 167, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 July 1918 — Page 1

No. 167.

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M’ADOO RAISES WAGES OF ALL RAILROAD SHOPMEN

Director General McAdoo has issued an order raising the wages of all railroad shopmen. The order establishes an eight-hour *day and the increase rate is retroactive to last January Ist. The advance applies to about 500,000 men and covers all sections of the country. The new scale of wages was announced as follows: Machinist, boiler makers, blacksmiths, sheet metal workers,' moulders and first-class electrical workers, 68 cents per hour. Carmen and second-hand electrical workers, 58 cents per hour. Helpers, 45 cents per hour. Foremen paid on hourly basis, 5 cents per hour more than respective crafts.

Foremen paid on monthly basis, incease S4O per month, minimum $155, and maximum $250. New rates - are retroactive to January 1, 1918.

BE A NURSE.

Why not study nursing? Your country needs you as much as it needs your soldier brother or husband. When our wounded men come home, your services will bfe invaluable. You are eligible if you are a young woman between the ages of 19 and 35, if you have good health and have had a high school education or its equivalent. If you are interested, come to the meeting to be held on Wednesday evening, July 31, at 8:30 in the court house in Rensselaer. There will be good speakers and all available information will be given you. Mrs. Arthur Catt is the recruiting chairman. r ? 1 ■' ' - -. • -• _ ■ s\ I ' All who are interested in music are cordially invited to attend a free musical talk by the much renowned music genius, Essa Ellis Perfield, of New York and Chicago, at the Presbyterian church, July 27, 4 p. m., following the War Mothera’ meeting. Ail War Mothers’, children, parents and teachers are requested to be present. You can get a lunch, short orders or full meals at the College Inn.

—THE BETTER ENTERTAINMENT—GAYETY AND PRINCESS THEATRES Wfe offer the same programs that are shown in America’s finest theatres. Our programs are complete; we bind you to no continued stories. . Each program is well balanced and selected to satisfy the most discriminating. We pass up the junk and offer only the late productions and big stars. We are trying to show you our appreciation of your liberal patronage the best and latests pictures. Watch Our Saturday Sensation EXTRA—TONIGHT—EXTRA SELECT PICTURES PRESENTS. Chas. Richman and Anna Q. Nelsson , r “OVER "THERE” 6 acts of love and war. Great battle scenes. The Red Cross on the job. No Advance In Price. 10c end 15c. FRIDAY—BLUE BIRD PLAYS—FEATURE AND COMEDY. —SATURDAY — AT THE PRINCESS —J. Stuart Blaekton presents his super-deluxe attraction "THE WORLD FOR SALE” All star cast. 6 acts. Also 2 act comedy. 7 reels. 10c end 15c. - . . _ ... _■>: _ AT THE GAYETY—Refined and High Claes Vaudeville. "THE LANDON SISTERS” Harmony Singing. JOHN A. WEST "THE MUSICAL BROWNIE" Black faced comedian, and pictures "THE WORLD FOR SALE” And comedy. 2 hour show. 15c and 25c.

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CLASS OF 1918 ARE EXAMINED

MEN REGISTERED JUNE 5 UNDERGO PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. The local selective board has examined Class 1 men, who had become of age since June 5, 1917, and are shown as the Class of 1918, with the following result: Class 1, passed for general military service: Chas. E. Williams. Nicholas Tysen. Eber Hahn. Elmer V. Shroyer. Chas. I. Florence. Virgle Fleat Rude. David R. Blake. Ernest L. Bachman. Michael N. Misch. Charles M. Karch. Calix Poquette. " Teddy Keen. Cecil James Keller. - Owen M. Simons. Berger Arvesen. Earl Paul Trump. Orville E. Abell. Edward F. Ritter. Leonard A. Rajal. Estol G. Meyers. Lowell Elroy Beasey. Ward C. Lewis. Cyprian Charais. John Cook. James August Shelly, Sylvester Henry Sehwager. Charles Franklin Kepner. Ira Albert Hurley. Robert Glenn Eldridge. William Ernest Eigelsbach. Stanley Boyer Merica. Francis L. Hoult. Harvey S. Caldwell. Roy C. Israel. Willie Wm.'Obenchain. Lemuel L. Braddock. • Class 1. Limited Service. Harry Ivan Stembel. Ralph Ira Lakin. Donald Edward Scheurick. Disqualified entirely: Charles O. Tilton. Franch J. Garlach.

RENSSELAER. INDIANA, THURSDAY. JULY 25, 1918.

SEVENTY-FOUR NOW IN CLASS 1

TOTAL NUMBER OF SELECTMEN READY FOR GENERAL MILITARY SERVICE IS 69. The local selective board reports that they now have left in Class 1 out of the 1917 registrants but 36 Tnen qualified for general military service and but one for limited service. In the class of 1918 they have 34 men in Class 1 qualified for general military service and four in the limited service. This is a total if seventy-four men in Class 1, sixty-nine qualified for general service and five in the limited service class. There are a few men who have appeals pending with the district board. If the government, requires more men tha nwe now have in class one, either there will have to be a combing of , the other class of the 1917 and 1918 men or congress will have to extend the draft ago up and down or both. ' It is the general opinion that Secretary Baker will ask ‘ congress to change the age limits, which are now from 21 to 31, so that it will include all men between the ages of 19 and 45. If this is done it is possible that men with dependencies will not be drafted. ,' The government seems to have in mind an army of 5,000,000 men.

WAR SUMMARY.

Fresh advances by the allies, making still smaller the Soissons-Rhesms pocket in which thousands of the German Crown Prince's best troops are struggling to escape, are reported from Pans today. On the west, die French and Americans have drawn still closer, to Fere-en-Tardenois, capturing a number of villages and bringing them .within a little more than five miles of their goal. On the east, the troops of four nations France, England, America and Italy, have struck west from Rheims, have cleared all of the Rheims forest and now stand within four miles of Ville-enTardenois. Several more villages have been recaptured and at some places., the allied line has been advanced more than two miles. - The day's advances have materially increased the effectiveness of the allied artillery fire harassing the Germans in retreat through "the neck of the bottle," and have equally materially increased the difficulty of escape which confronts the enemy. Immediately south of Soissons heavy fighting still is in progress, with the Germans striving desperately to hold back the French-American line any material advance of which at that vital point would turn the enemy disaster into a debacle. There the Americans have covered themselves with glory, beating back counter attack after counter attack and capturing in the last five days nearly 4,000 men. Northeast from Chateau Thierry a new advance has been made by the French and Americans, cavalry being used in pursuit of the enemy. An innovation is the use by the allies of mounted grenadiers. The (kin for the day in this sector averages two miles and menaces Fere-en-Tardenois from the south as well as the west.

CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express to our friends and neighbors our heartfelt appreciation of their kindness shown in so many ways to us during the sickness and after the death of our beloved mother # and grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson. THE CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN. H. R. Wood has purchased eighty acres of land in Walker township of J. W. Heaton of Indianapolis. The consideration was $5,000.00. The deal was made by George F. Meyers, the Rensselaer realestate agent.

TOLD IN RENSSELAER.

A Resident Known to ell Our Readers Relates an Experience. 1 ' Readers of the Republican have been told agan and again of the merits of .that reliable, time-proved kidney remedy—Doan’s Kidney Pills. The experiences told are not those of unknown persons, living far away. The cases are Rensselaer cases, told by Rensselaer people. C. B. Steward, insurance agent, S. Front and Main Sts;, Rensselaer, says: “I had been subject to serious attacks of kidney disorder. My back for a long time was lame and sore and I was hardly ever free from backache. Whenever I feel any signs of that trouble now, or my kidneys don’t act right, I get a box of Doan’s Kidney Pills at Long’s Drug Store. They quickly fix me up all igiht. Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simly ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mr. Steward had. Foster-Milburn Co., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.

NOTICE I will be at Dr. Gwin’s office for the collection of accounts due. These accounts must be settled by cash or note. ELLEN GWIN. If your stock dies call me at my expense and I will call for it promptly. A. L. Padgett, Phone 65.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

4 DEPARTMENT OF FARM WEL FARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING Pure Seed To Be Promoted. A few- farmers in each county will have an opportunity to sow absolutely disease-free seed wheat this fall, according the plans of the department of botany. This department is working on a project to standardize varieties of small grains and enaible the farmer who desires -to secure pure seed of any given variety, to do so with the least difficulty. An expert in disease control will be sent to a few farms in each county, upon which pure strains of wheat are being produced. The expert will personally treat enough seed to sow a seed plot of a few acres. The grain raised on these plots will next year be available as supplies of pure and diseased-free seed. / This procedure is made necessary by the fact that all wheat diseases do not yield to the common formaldehyde treatment and their control depends upon the hot-water treatment which requires expert service. Farmers desiring to secure such service will be supplied without cost, may do so through the better farming office. o'■■■'O Cost of Raising Wheat Estimated. It costs $20.60 per acre, exclusive of land rental, to produce a 20 bushel wheat crop in Jasper county, according to figures compiled from estimates furnished by a number of leading farmers this season. Exclusive of rent, the figures run from $19.52 per acre for a 14 bushel crop, to $24.00 per acre for a 40 bushel crop. The same figures show that the man who owns his own farm, but charges himself $lO rent and pays $2 taxes per acre begins to make a profit; $1.24 per acre when a yield of 16 bushels per acre is reached. At 20 bushels the indicated profit is $8.80; at 30 bushels $27.90; and at 40 bushels $46.80. When the tenant gives 1-3 of the crop for rent, he begins to make a profit; SI.OO per acre at 15 bushels; $6.00 at 20 bushels; $19.20 at 30 bushels, and $31.20 at 40 bushels. Under this method of renting the landlord receives $10.35 per acre rent at 15 bushels; $13.80 at 20 bushels; $20.70 at 30 bushels, and $27.60 at 40 bushels. Where the tenant gives 2-5 the grain as rent, he begins to make a profit? $1.05 per acre at 17 bushels. At 20 bushels the profit. is $4.25; 30 bushels $13.07, and 40 bushels $25.92. At 17 bushels the landlord receives $14.07 per acre rent; at 20 bushels $16.56; at 30 bushels $24.84, and at 40 bushels $33.12. Where the ..farmer gives 1-2 the grain as rent, he makes but 10 cents per arce profit on a 20 bushel crop; $9.85 on a 30 bushel crop, and $21.40 on a4O bushel crop. Under this form of tenure, the landowner receives $20.70 per acre rent at 20 bushels; $31.05 at 30 bushels, and $41.40 at 40 bushels. Several successful farmers, when shown the cost figures, have stated that they are above the actual cost of production and that wheat can be produced much cheaper than the figures indicated. One prominent farmer, a renter giving one-half the crop, states that the record on 00 acres of wheat will show that he will begin to make a profit at 14 bushels per acre. He is expecting 20 bushels yield. While threshing reports indicate that in general wheat yields are going to be high enough to give a profit to both the landlord and tenant, the above figures indicate that a readjustment of rents would in many cases result in a more equitable division of this profit among the landlord and tenant.

Lime Shews Up. H. G. Bollinger, of Hanging Grove, has a field which he limed three years ago, -leaving a check strip on one side. This year he has the field in wheat. On the liiped side the straw is extremely heavy and the shocks thick, in contract with the sparse growth on the unlimed portion. Mr. Bolliger states that he will not be able to thresh the two parts separator ly, but he estimates that the lime has increased the yield at least 25 per cent. He invited all interested in lime to inspect the work being done on his farm. o—o What Fertiliser? Due to the unsettled conditions of the commercial fertilizer supply, a large majority of the fanners of the -county are trying out different combinations on their farms this year. Varying per centage of potash, a number of combinations of wood and corn cob ashes, different forms of phosphates, lime combinations and numerous mixtures are among those being tried. While it is too,earjy to draw any conclusions as to the results that may be expected with the com crop, a careful study of these different trials for the result of the season will be of value in selecting next year’s fertilizer. o—o'-' Farmers* Clubs. The regular meeting of the Parr Community club will be held in the church, Thursday evening, August

« Suits that will give him joy and will be a source of satisfaction to the paymaster. If economy is the watchword watch our advertisements, and better still, watch our stock. Cheap suits today are an extravagance, but the suits we offer for boys in prices from $8 to sl6 are investments. . , Economy is emphasized in the two-pants suit at $lO. At this time when cloth is scarce and high, the value of these suits is rather unusual. The* patterns and colors are allone could wish. Everything to wear for boys as well as men. ’ . !l _ ■/ . ■■■ ‘ " . A : _ OurWindowsTell TomcrrcWs Wuflwr Partly cloudy.

HAS SOLD OHIO FARM.

Attorney George A. Williams was in Ohio the first part of the week and disposed of his one hundred and thirty acre farm in the Buckeye state. This was an excellent farm and was bringing a mighty fine return on the money invested. However Mr. Williams knows a great deal about Jasper county land and is anxious to invest his money in it. He also had a somewhat guilty conscience in making his money here and investing it in Ohio, He came to Rensselaer a lean, lank, hungry lawyer, having just graduated from Valparaiso University. He had a good honest face and his lady trusted him for his board and lodging. How he managed to pay. office, rent and other expenses for awhile he is not able to explain. That he had a tough time for a period, known as the starvation period, there can be no doubt. Through all of this trying situation he kept up courage and continued to strive to make a success of the law business. Gradually matters began to come his way and he is now one of the leading attorneys of the Jasper county bar. He has become one of us and takes a great interest in the life of the community. He is found in the forefront of every effort which has for its object the betterment of the community. Geozge Williams has as he well de- ‘ serves the esteem and respect of the people of this community ,and in return the community is worthy of the splendid manhood it has assisted him to attain.

Charles Pefley will furnish you trees for fall planting direct from Rochester, N. Y. Every tree guaranteed to grow or replaced free of charge- Phone 471.

Ist. A good program has been arranged and every one in invited to attend this meeting. The Gillam Township Farmers’ club will hold their regular meeting on August 7th, et the Independence church. ’ The following program has been arranged: Opening song Chorus ReportsC m Recitation Esther Webb Song Anna Leonard Recitation Evelyn Houston Recitation ....... Genevieve Webb Talk Mrs. Gwin Song Anna Leonard Talk *, Mr. Learning Talk Percy Hauter Closing song. \.' -

PERSHING MEN HEW FARTHER IN

SURGE ON INTO HUN LINES DESPITE MASSES OF NEW GERMANS. With The American Army On The Aisne-Mame Front, July 24.—The fighting today was not characterized by any great artillery activity, although the heavy guns continued to drop shells on the retrefting enemy and served to some extent to disorganize his movements. It was radically different yesterday, when the American* fought three times for the possession of Epieds, the Germans countering every time and stubbornly contesting every movement made by the FranctoAmericans on that part of the line immediately north of Chateau Thierry. The Americans passed Epieds today with comparatively little resistance. The French on their part of the line also found the enemy willing to move. Hot rear guard actions are continuing. The losses among the Germans have been lighter than usual on account of their failure to resist strenuously the advance of the allies. North of Chateau Thierry the allied forces used mounted patrols at two places ih maintaining contact with their armies in the rear. It is now known that - Gen. von Boehm, the German commander on this front, has managed to move a large part tof his guns and stores. Owing to the fact that the day was bright and there was little wmd, aviators played an important role in fighting. American aviators in combats north of the Marne on Wednesday downed five German machines. The Americans suffered no losses. Their first fight was with a German squadron of twelve planes, the battle lasting nearly two hours. Four Germans were downed. Later the Americans shot.down another enemy plane. Extremely hard fighting has been going on along the line south of Soissons, where the Germans are concentrating in full strength in order to prevent the further imperilling of their lines, over which supplies must reach them. But, notwithstanding the strong German resistance, the allies have made gains here also. The main railroad in now useless so far as the Germans are concerned, while the heavy guns of the allies are reaching many of the wagon roads which the enemy has fought so hard to retain. The Germans can, of course, obtain limited Supplies, but it is believed that these will not be sufficient to warrant keeping the big army in the salient which has been greatly narrowed by a week of battle.

BANNER WHEAT CROP.

The banner piece of wheat reported to us is that of Amos Davisson’s. He had one hundred acres which averaged thirty-seven and one-half bushels to the acre. The quality is reported to be firstckiss. Ernest Morlan, who is looking after the conservation of the wheat in this county reports that where the shock rows in a twenty acre field were raked, twenty-five bushels of wheat were saved.

WAR MOTHERS' MARKET.

The War Mothers will hold a market at Warner Bros.' hardware store, Saturday, July 27. Food articles for the market are solicited and the public is urged to patronize.

AT THE STAR THEATRE —The Haw— es Ceod Wsturae TODAY LITTLE ZOE RAE and GRETCHEN LEDERER in "THE LITTLE PIRATE” Also • single root comedy set. FRIDAY GEORGE WALSH la * big S act comedy "THIS IS THE LIFE” Also the FORD WEEKLY— Giving the very latest ia war news. SATURDAY—SPECIAL ETHEL CLAYTON ia "THE JOURNEY’S END" A special 5 act *World-Brady picture. Also the Wpeaing chapter of "LIBERTY” ia 3 reels. Those who like swift action should see MARIE WALCAMP, EDDIE POLO and this group of stars in Liberty. An eight real program. No advance in price. MONDAY—FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and V "; wi BEVERLY BAYNE TUESDAY—’ GLADYS HULETTE “OVER THE HILLS” also THE NEWS FROM “OVER THERE.”