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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
IMMIGRATION FROM sorrr
PECTED.
Q. $. Farmers Are r.
Splendid Opportupi+. 8''
by Western Canal e'

sn,.nd,a are RecOgui,
by Western Canaa,
st. Paul, Mimi, Febrn.,u
indications are that tba C =
Northwest will draw an av,, Uaoai
heavy movement of new sott Ipuoa
the United States this wear T
surpass the banner record e - $40
This is not only based on ~.
that the Americans have con, uF
alize generally that the ~.
Northwest offers splendid o nalaa
ties but also because the railro rEp'
awakened to the fact and aro Ny
rates to the Canadian Northwest t1 rI
are exceptionally favorable
The lines which lead to g. Il
from the east and south ora y
ing homeseekers' rates to tho W
dian Northwest this year wbios y
on a parity with those in existpp,,
the southwest for a coupIe Of sn,'
These rates can be obtained ~
any agent Of the Canadian A..
ment, who will be pleased +o r,r
information possible REGARDING A.
districts which offer the graa4o,.
ducements to settlers. The WASH
throughout Western Canada 10, ~
remarkably good this wear 4 i
gram from the winter wheat balt1
Southern Alberta dated at Caras,l
Alberta, January Doth, says:
"This winter up to January d
was nothing short of a marvel in =.
it was the finest anyone can rand
Der for twenty-five years, though IN
have been others nearly as good 4
days were fine, sunny and warm VI
light frosts at night. Overcoats |
gloves, etc, were discarded by nj
people in the day time. There vosI
little frost in the ground that nd
holes could be dug without any rI
BILE after the first inch was broj
through. Winter wheat remain
fresh and green although there \
been no snow since the SeptemI
storm. If there is an early sprI
winter wheat should gain a grt
start"
Amongst the reports of the yit
last year the following extracts
taken:
Ell. Howe, of Magrath Alta, writ
on November, 1907, says: a have
acres in crop, so acres Of wheat a
z acres Of oats. My average yield
oats was 35 bushels to the acre, and
wheat 40 bushels. Tie value to
was $50 per acre"
J. f. Haycock, Of Magrath, wrt
in November: Il had 65 acres in W
ter wheat which went 60 bushels to
acre; oats averaged 80 bushels. al
had II tons of hay worth $40 per t
l got 600 bushels Of potatoes from
acres Of land; l got s tons per az
from 5 acres of sugar Deets,"
J. f. Bradshaw, of Magrath, b
1000 acres Of winter wheat last ye
which averaged 391a bushels to
acre. The value of his farm prOdu
per acre was: Wheat, $780, GA
$11.20, and barley, $25.15.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Tree Trunks as Filters.

A well-known Austrian engineer, NJ.
Pfster, has discovered remarkable
property of the trunks of trees, namely.
that of retaining the salt of sea water
that has filtered through the trunk in the
direction of the fiber. He has conse-
quently constructed an apparatus de-
signed to utilize this property in obtain
ing drinkable water for the use of ships
crews This apparatus consists of a
pump, which sucks up the sea water into
4 reservoir, and then forces it into the
filter formed by the tree trunk. As soon
as a certain pressure is reached the wa
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
ALL NIGHT IN INTERURBAN CAR
Fuse Burns Out and Green Bay Theater-
gOers Are Stalled.

cja ETbe f fuse of an an int ate; car
running between here and Depere
burned out last night and $50 society
people, returning from this city after
witnessing the Red Mill, were forced to
wait until d. m. before the damage
was repaired.
A heavy sleet storm was in progress
and few dared venture out in it. Many
persons fell asleep while waiting.
Several men braved the storm and
walked to Depere, three miles, and Sc
cured carriages and returned and drove
their wives and sWeethearts home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Seized Carload of Quails,

Sheriff Campbell seized car Of 9
being loaded here on the Rock Is
and confscated 100 egg cases cont
ing $4,000 quail.
Eight hours later the sheriff was
fed that a second attempt was D
made to load the same car and III
four more cases were seized, al. !
with birds. There are more than 10
quail in all.-Enid Cor. Kansas
Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
HER DEVIL FACE ON FOR GOOD.
Mary Schmidt Cannot Remove Indelible
Likeness of Satan.

APPLETON, Wis, Feb. 25.-Home
made grease paints with the indelibility
Miss Mary Schmidt of the village of
Welcome is unable to erase a mask in
likeness of his satanic majesty which she
affixed January % to appear at leap
year masquerade. Instead of a mask she
daubeG her face with this ineraseable
mixture The physician called on the
case declares he has discovered a puzzle
that he may not be able to solve.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

tain" a cartoon which that paper printed
with this title representing the Emperor
as the captain Of vessel watching Bis
marck descend the gangway and giving
up the post which he had long occupied
to his majesty himself. Other humorous
nicknuames of the Kaiser are "Frederick
the Greatest" and ''Gondola Willie"
The King is Familiarity known as the
GUY nor" but for a long time BERTHE"
the name by which his mother and father
used to call him, stuck to him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

ter is seen at the end of from one to
three minutes, according to the, kind of
wood used. 1t makes its exit from the
other extremity of the trunk, at first in
drops and then in fine streams, the wa
ter thus filtered being drinkable, freed,
in fact, from every particle of the usual
salty taste which is such drawback to
water obtained in the ordinary manner.
Montreal Standard.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
HALF A LID IS COMPROMISE.
Washburn Decides to Be Closed Part of
Each Sunday.

WAsHBURN, Wis, Feb. 25.-[Spe-
cial. What promised to be one of the
bitterest lid fights in the history of the
state has about come to an end in this
city with a compromise to allow the
business places to remain open half
day, on Sunday. Mayor Sweet; after
closing everything tight for one Sunday,
has about decided that the people have
got enough of what he says they were
looking for in the way of a lid.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
PRESIDENT IS UPHELD.

WASHINGTON, D. G., Feb. %
President Rooseyelt's action in dismiss
ing a battalion of negro soldiers IN the
Twenty fifth infantry on account Of the
brownsville. Tex, raid was indorsed
nv the Senate committee this afternoon,
by vote Of to d.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Log Cabin Savings.

De light is fer all, but Lawd help de
sinner what got a gas bill ter pay Wen
Satan fall foul 'er him.
Heaven comes so cIost ter de airth dat
eff de small mems wuz higher dey could
touch it wild de tips er dey fingers.
De sun shines fer all mankind, but
dars some er us dat warm our hands
in it an den AK de Lawd fer candles
Wen de sun goes down.-Atlanta Con-
.StitItiOn
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

A Chicago family of twelve, bel
they have contracted hydr0plooa? ,
drinking milk from a COW which n 1le.
rabies. They are taking the Last
treatment.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Sour GRAPES Not So Bad.

The fox didn't care for sour grapes,
but he loved bananas.
Sir" he said to the banan' man, you
sec = 20 have excellent eyes. Am 1 wrong
or nat an airship just above yonder
cIol.u?"
The unsuspecting banan' man raised
his eyes whereupon the willy fox slipped
q banana from the cart.
But there happened to be a centipede
On it and he was badly stung.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
"WHIz"
A New ParlOr UafIle ~
Long Winter Evenings
FREE

Go to your dealer anu W. ROB!
package of 900 Mule 1ea| , mack
Cut off the top panel IRON n,r.,
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WIFI game will be promp'''
Prepaid. no.Ior Card ga
is composed of a hanaSoLuo', with
cards inclosed in a flap cas-, ling
and complete rules for play aJ5Ieatlat
pertaining, instructive OF FAMILY.
and can be played by all u, The 81,
Similar games cost SOC u ~
You can get it FREE
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

The ivy plant which established it.
self in a crevice of the tower of St
John the Baptist church at Marlborough,
Lincolnshire England, undermined the
foundation and lifted stones out of place
Hntil it cost over $4,000 to make repairs.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28
Travelling of Blood.

Ten pounds of blood are sent through
the human system at each heart beat.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1908-02-28

WHAT CAUSES HEADACHE.
From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
quent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO
QUININEremoVes cause. e. W. Grove on box 25c
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
THE PLANET JUPITER.
What the Man of Science Has to sa,
About Its Wondero.

The jolly Jovians are said to be real
tiles and not myths. Not only are
there said to be inhabitants OH Jupiter.
but also on some Of his moons, in the
midst of which the vast planet, 1,30O
times the size of the earth, spins Mt
such tremendous speed that 1t causes;
around the equator furious wind that
blows perpetually ut the rate Of go
miles an hour. Those who believe In
the Jovian say that his height runs
from fifty to fifty-fve feet and that
lie exists for about 800 to 1000 of
earth years. The Jupiter year. how
ever, consists of IA months. The
oceans of Jupiter, torn into fury by the
hurricanes, would pay no attention to
one moon such as moves the tides of
our earth, and 1t takes no fewer than
five of these satellites to perform this
work for Jupiter. They travel at va
rious rates OF speed, some flying close
to Jupiter's surface, others far OFF
They have atmospheres like ours on
earth. and moonlight on Jupiter is
indeed glorious sight, for these
moons have a variety of COLOR; two are
blue, one is yellow, and one red. Jupi-
ter needs all her moons at night for
illumination, for without them her five
hours of darkness would be black in
deed. So distant is the sun that broad
daylight is hardly brighter than twi-
light on earth, and one lone moon
would not reflect enough of the suns
rays to guide the Jovian footsteps.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
A Time for Inventory.
From the kegister and Laaier.


Everybody at this distance knows
that Governor Hughes has stood for
right'things in New York. But there
the old machine is bitterly lighting
him, even at tho risk of splitting the
state. Not one of the old line lead
ers is with Hughes, and even the
president, who belongs to NewYork,
is assuming go it Betsy, 90 it
bear" attitude.
In a way the situation in NewYo ork
is typical. What is it men like Gov
ernor La Toilette have urged that is
wrong? Was the fight in Wiscon-
sin for a statewide primary move
away from the people? Was the
light in Wisconsin for freedom from
railroad domination move away
from the people? What is it Sena-
tor LaFollette has done that war
rants republican division in the
face of a national campaign?
Why is it that these men who
nave stood LOT right things and
stood co,,rageously are so bitterly
opposed? Coming nearer home, why
is it that seven years Of legislation,
which have driven the railroad pass
out OF politics, broken the grip of
the railroad attorneys on the poll
tics of the state, put the nomina-
tion of public officials in the hands
Of the people, and in the matter OF
taxation, Of insurance laws, and Of
all other kinds of laws calculated tc
make the transaction of business
more responsive to the public need
effected great changes, why is it that
these seven years of legislation are
pointed to as years of hostility tc
soundrepublicanism?
Is it not about time some old-time
republicans were taking account O
the party stock in trade?
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
A COMETS TAIL.
Tho Way This Filmy Dust Train Is
Tossed About by theeSun,

Tossed About by theeSun.
No bridal veil was ever so filmy us a
comets tail. Hundreds of cubic mile.
of that wonderful appendagei,are out.
weighed by jarful of air.
BY means of the spectroscope we
have magically transported this fairy
plume to our laboratories and have
discovered that it is akin to the blue
flame of our gas stoves: for the gas
by which we cook and the delicate
tresses of comet both consist oil com.
binations of hydrogen and carbon, ap.
propriately called by chemists hydro.
carbons."
When 1t first appears in the heavens,
far removed from the sun, a comet is
a tailless blotch of light.
AS comet swims on toward the
sun the hydrocarbons of the tail split
up under the increasing heat into hy.
drogen gas and hydrocarbons of a
higher boiling point With still
closer approach to the sun, these moro
resistant hydrocarbons eventually yield
to the increasing heat and are decom.
posed In the form OF SCOT.
Interplanetary space is airless; hence
the SCOT cannot burn. 1t must pursue
the comet in the form of n dust train.
The particles constituting that train
are small enough to be toyed with by
the pressure of sunlight.
No matter where the comet may be
In Its orbit, whether it has just entered
the solar system or is speeding AWAY,
that plume is inevitably tossed away
from the sun, just as If mighty wind
were blowing 1t from the central lu-
minary. ~
The appendase of shining dust is the
symbol Of the triumph of light over
solar gravitation.-Harper Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19

The president may hseds a popu-
lar dclnand; the hon may yield to
public opinion; but rs long rs the
senate is defiant, the rule Of the peo-
Pile is defeated.
Only those are worthy to be en-
trusted with leadership in great
cause who are willing to die for it.
Only the separation of the good
from the bad can the good be made
secure
Cures are mildest when applied
at once.
Blood poisoning may be stopped
by the loss OF a finger today; it may
cost an arm tomorrow
have confidence in the intelli-
gence as well as in the patriotism
OF the people.
promise, If entrusted with the
responsibilities of this high office
to consecrste whatever ability i have
to the one purpose of making this,
in fact, a government in which the
people rule.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Why Delay Governor.

| What is TO deter our naughty gov
ernor from going ahead with theorig-
inal plan? 1t has been no secret that
the goal of Governor Cummins' ambi-
tion has been for many years the
| United States senate. Every act from
the time he discontinued service as
railway attorney up to the present
has been to that end. He, contrary
to precedent, stood for election to a
third term as governor after he had
seen longer service in the gubernator-
al chair than any of his predeces-
tsors. His purpose was generally
understood to be that, to his mind
the senate could be more easily
reached from tthe governors chair.
1t is no secret that Allison had for
some years been expected to sudden
| ly shuttle off his mortal coil. The
grand old man delayed his trip to the
great beyond until he had won a
notable fight against an aspirant who
had been planning for his seat for
many years. The ardor of the COVER
nor and some OF his friends. eager,
always for fight, was not cooled
by this defeat beyond the point wher
| it could be warmed up instantly and
before the blood had hardly ceased
to flow in the body OF the senator,
plans were making for senatorial cue
cession, with Governor Cummins as
the chief character.
Now that the expected has happen
ed, why does the governor not pro-
coed as was the intention ever since
his first election.to the gubernatorial
chair. In the last campaign it will
be remembered, the governor insisted
on the nomination Of Garst. He would
have none other, it must be Cummins
and Garst, and Cummins and Garst it
was. The purpose was evident, the
governor refused the standpatters
compromise lie would not allow a
standpatters nomination for COVER
nor Why. The cause was plain. Yhe
program had been previously lined
out. In case of Allisons death. Qong
expected and long 'delayed) Mr.. Garst
was to become governor on the resig-
nation of Mr. Cummins and Mr.. Cum
minis was to succeed Allison by ap-
|pointment.
This program was no secret. Every
informed person knew of it. Then
why suspend action. Why at this tim
refuse to carry out the program. The
governor has, himself, announced tha
there will be no vacancy from Iowa
when the next congress convenes.
Why should not Governor Cummins
continue with the program as plan
ned.
He was elected Governor with the
understanding that the program
step into the cherished seat. 1t would
| step into the cherished ceat. 1t would
only be following a policy long form
ed and agreed to. And besides, it ma
be the governors only chance to be
senator from Iowa.-Times Tribune
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
About Folk.

A story full of human interest
meets with sympathy and apprecia-
ton by the residents of any COM
munity. A village furnishes ample
scope for illustrations of this kind,
and each day brings to our attention
a new phase of peoples diver:ing
characteristics.
The post-ollice, one of the govern
ments public institutions, ,may be
considered home for the collection
of passing incidents in life's jour
nies. 1t is we'll known that Sunday
mornings bring to the post-ollice a
greater representation OF its citizens
than does week day. People are
desirous of securing their Sunday
magazine, newspaper, or, perhaps,
expect some letter of grave impor-
tance. Maybe a reply to previous
communication is thought important
enough to post on that particular
day, and as the Office opens its call
and stamp windows for the accom-
mediation of the busy crowd, the
clerk in charge Of the general deliv-
cry and the sale of postage, has OPP
portunity to consider the peculari-
ties Of people.
A patron approaches the window
with no Thought whatever, except oil
transacting that special detail OF
business: he wants stamp, perhaps
fifty and leaves his money, receives
in exchange the stamps, and goes
his way Another quietly walks to
the same window, and politely asks
for stamp, carefully examining his
purse for the two pennies and makes
certain he drops no coin or loses the
engraved impression of George
Washington, and murmurs "thank
you" And still another man noislv
approaches the clerk and demands
the attention of the entire force,
while purchasing his wants. and his
Opposite looks confusedly about be-
fore summoning sufficient courage
to dispel his embarrassment and
pleads, so to speak, for a one cent
stamp, although advancing the PEN
ny with alacrity.
Think, for a moment, of the hun
dreds of people you know, and con
slider their moods and disposition.
Their appearance in public place
indicates their thoughts, their innate
feelings, and perhaps a minutes
thought about your own impression,
such as the public receives, may be
food FOR thought. The street, store.
maybea church, but oftentimes a
public office or building serves as a
school room, where the oddities Of
human beings may be the more cas-
lily studied.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Tho Human Touch.

"Janie had doll that would say
Papa and Mamma
"What became Of it?"
"Jane's mother is an advanced per.
son, and she said the doll was an mex
cusably childish reminder of grossly
benighted period"
"And what did she do?"
"She threw it in dark closet where
jamie didn't dare to go. And then a
day or two later she happened to step
on 1t in the dark and it shrieked Nam
ma! so naturally that she fell over in
a faint and bumped her head and had
two buckets Of water poured over her
before she recovered consciousness."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
A CITY and its Press,

In some respects a modern city re-
sembles vast commercial house. In
commerce advertisement is the secret
of success. and the most successful CO
adjutors of the municipality in the de.
velopment and putting of capital are
the newspapers. And here Berlin is
lacking. Her press is on hopelcssly
low level. impoverished, without enter
prise, under the thumb of the authori
ties. In London. New York and Pari.
the press has voice in the running OF
the city.-London Outlook.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Taxi. E+;,,e++.

A hundred years or more ago there
was quaint tea table etiquette. It
was considered a lack of courtesy tc
take much cream or sugar in ones tea
Etiquette demanded that the ten should
be tasted from the spoon and that the
hostess should then inquire. "Is your
ten agreeable?" Modern women would
be shocked by fashionable lady Of
those days who cooled her tea with hel
breath. yet Young wrote of a certain
bewilderlng Lady Betty:
Her two red lips affected zeptyrs blow
To cool the Bohea and infiame the beau.
While one white finger and thumb con
spire M
To lift the cup and make the world ad
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
What Bryan viii Strive For Ii Elected.

Recognizing that | am indebted
for my nomination to the rank and
file Of our party and that my cleo
ton must come, if it comes at all,
from the unpurchased and unpur-
chasable sulfrages of the American
people, promise, if entrusted with
the responsibility Of this high Office,
to consecrate whatever ability | have
to the one purpose of making this
in fact a govenmentin which the peo-
pie rule-a government which will
do Justice to all, and offer to every
ono the highest possible stimulus
to great and persistent effort, by
assuring to each the enjoyment OF
his just share of the proceeds of his
toll, no matter in what part Of the
vineyard ne labors, or to what occu-
patton, profession or calling he de-
votes himself"
Thus spoke W. j. Bryan to the
committee that formally notified
him OF his nomination last Wednes-
1oy
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Achill Ialand.

There are few people who once hav-
ing seen the island of Achill can for
get its beauty. The island lies close
10 the west coast of Ireland. When
the skies are blue, mountains green
and smiling, bogs clad in purple and
pink heather and the whole pictur-
esque island in sunshine, the place is
n wonderland.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
A Roundabout Reply

Darling" said a young husband.
"what would you do If should die?
Tell me!'
"Please don't suggest such thing"
was the reply. II can't bear the
thought Of stepfather for our little
boyE
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Wl,u Ha Eretted.

Amateur Sportsman after shooting
his best friendD- Too bad, too bad! But
l thought YOU were II deer. The Vic
tim Don't fret. Amateur Sportsman
Don't fret! Why. man. promised my
wife Il pair OF horns. Illustrated Bits.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19

Consistent.

"The people who say that women are
inconstant and inconsistent" declares
the philosopher of folly, "are dead
wrong. A few years ago girl told me
she was just twenty-five, and she
sticks TO the same figures today
Cleveland Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Unseifsh.

1 She-George. is that one Of those ci.
gers gave you on your birthdayi
He-No; I'm saving those for mi
friends. She-You dear. self sacrIaa
ing, unselfish man!
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
Extremely Prosperous.

Mrs. Brown-Is your husbands busI-
ness growing? Mrs. Smlth-Oh, dear,
yes! Why last week his receipts were
so large that he had to have receiver
appointed to take care of them!- -Cleve-
land Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-08-19
In His Line.

First Ball rlayer-I was out so late
last night that my wife wouldn't let
me In. Second Ball Player-Well, you
are used to being "out at home" New
York Press. -