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Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
MAKING THE MOST OF IT.

Don't be alarmed, Miss Hash, this
microscope is merely to enable me to
see what I'm eating!"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
Why NOT OWN LAND7
OkG CT TIE BEST WAYS 70
MAKE MONEY rs TO iNvES5'
IN WESTERN CANADA.

deep down in the nature Of every
properly constituted man is the desire
to own some land" A writer in the
Iowa State Register thus tersely ex.
presses well-known truth. The ques-
ton is where IS the best land to be
had at the lowest prices. and this the
same writer points out in the same ar
ticle. The fact is not disguised that
the writer has personal interest in
the statement of his case, and there is
no hidden meaning when he refers to
Western Canada as presenting great
er possibilities than any other part OF
the American Continent, to the man
who is inclined to till the soil for
livelihood and possible competence.
What interests one are the arguments
advanced by this writer, and when
reached that no matter what personal
interest the writer may have had, his
reasons appear to have the quality OF
great soundness. The climatic condi-
tons of Western Canada are fully as
good as those Oh Minnesota, the Dako-
tas or Iowa, the productiveness Of the
soil Is as great, the social conditions
established and as carefully observed.
In addition to these the price of land
is much less, easier to secure. So, with
these advantages, why shouldn't this
the offer of Western Canada-be
embraced. The hundreds of thousands
Of settlers now there, whose homes
were originally in the United States.
appear to be--are satisfied. Once in
awhile complaints are heard, but the
Canadians have never spoken of the
country as an Eldorado no matter
what they may have thought. The
writer happened to have at hand few
letters, written by former residents OF
the United States, from which one or
two extracts are submitted. These go
to prove that the writer in the Regis
ter has a good basis of fact in support
of his statements regarding the excel
lency of the grain growing area OF
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta.
On the 10Th Of April OF this year w.
r. Conley. Of Lougheed, Alberta, wrote
friend in Detroit. He says: "The
weather has been just fine ever since
| came here in March, and I believe
one could find, if he wanted to some
small lunches Of snow around the
edge Of the lake. There is frost near
ly every morning: at sunrise it begins
to fade away, then those blue flow
ers open and look as fresh as if there
had been no frost for week. .
There is no reason why this country
should not become a garden Of Eden;
the wealth is in the ground and only
needs q little encouragement from tho
government to induce capital in here.
There is everything here to build
with: good clay for brick; coal under
meath, plenty Of water in the spring
lakes. and good springs coming out OF
the banks"
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

in an event so startling, and with due
ceremony inquiries were instituted for
him. This caused an investigation
in gray old Buckingham, which spread
until it came to the head of govern
ment, when it became known that not
only was the navai officer missing, but
no less a parsonage than the king of
England as well.
IN great disasters by sea or land
where swift Death ravages, men cry
aloud in their excitement and dis
tress; but when a calamity threatens
a nation and king is involved, they
seek TO hide their emotions. Hence
it was that in the palace men came
hurriedly together without words to
those around, and in whispers ex.
pressed their anxiety. It was recalled
with alarm that the kaiser had left
his palace in an equally unceremonious
manner, decoyed by a stranger, and
enticed into the night. Nor was his fate
as uncertain or with more ground for
question, because there he had been
traced to a carriage which had driven
away. The king of England had gone
into his garden, and the guards at the
gates swore he had not passed the
portals, which they watched. And for
their pains they we're doubted and
placed under temporary detention un.
til the king should return TO prove
that they were not in a conspiracy
against the state.
Perhaps the alarm would have been
less keen were it not for the tale OF
the kaiser; but the cases were so
parallel that the conclusion was in.
stantly formed that Englands mon
arch was probably in as great jeop
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

had gone only a short way into the
vessel. They walked to the rail- and
the crowd remained waiting With
British taciturnity they declined to an
swer any of the questions which were
shouted to them from the shore.
The little boat swung off, turned her
nose out into the stream and steamed
hurriedly away at full speed, bent or
summoning others of her SERVICE and
in less than half an hour returned &C.
companied by a small fotilla, which
spread out and stationed it's members
close up against the sides OF the
stranded craft. Another officer of
h,gt2r authority joined those waiting
on r6c decks of the Dreadnought, and
led the way below, ready to learn the
worst. He went as into a plague ship
manned by the dead expecting to meet
nothing but grewsome relics of trag.
edy, and prepared for shocking sights.
From place to place he advanced al.
most on tiptoe, and followed by his
companions who stared into darker
corners or glanced fearfully behind
when the echoes of their falling feet
dumped holloway through the steel
cavern. Once weird shrek caused
them to spring toward each other with
nervous fright, and when the ships
cat came mewing up to them, begging
in its animal way for companionship,
they looked foolishly at one another
like boys who had been startled in the
midst of ghost tales told by camp.
fire in the woods.
Cabin after cabin and wardroom aft
er wardroom was opened and
searched; but nowhere could be found
sign of disturbance or conflict. There
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
SYNOPSIS.

Vanishing Fleets" story of what
might have happened" opens i'm Wash
rpgton with the United States and Japan
rotary of the British embassy. and Miss
Norma Roberts, chief aide of Inventor
Roberts, are introduced as lovers. Japan
declares war and takes the PHILIPPINES.
The entire country Is In state. OF tur-
noil because of the governments indif-
ference. Guy Hitler starts for England.
Norma Roberts with military Of
terious expedition for the Florida coast.
Hawaii Is captured by the Japs. All ports
are closed. Siege Japanese spy. discovers
sgo cabne
unearths source OF great mystery and
ices, murmuring: ''The. gods save Mp
pom" Fleeing to Pacific coast, Siege
is shot down just as journey to get awful
news to Japan seems successful. Japan
announces intention to attack seaports:
Tokyo learns of missing Japanese fleet
United States has some powerful war
agency. England decides to send fleet
to American waters as Canadian pro-
lection against what the British suppose
is a terrible submarine notilia Hitler is
also sent to Canada TO attempt to force
: his way through American lines with q
message to the president in order that
protection for the fleet may be assured.
Japan appeals to Britain for aid. British
fleet departs, amid misgivings of English.
Fleet mysteriously disappears sailor
picked up on a raft being the only evil
dence OF the loss. Powers begin to fear
for their safety. Hitler makes n failure
OF effort to deliver message to the presi-
dent. War between Great Britain and
appears. King Edward Of England is
confronted by Admiral Bevins of the
United States, and upon promising to
present the missing British admiral, the
monarch agrees to accompany Bevins on
tour, which the latter says will uncover
the agent of war and end all conflicts.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

was net another living being aboard
to greet them, nor did they find moro
awful testimonials of war.
In the captains quarters, clean and
business-lilSe, the roll-topped desk was
closed, and the books on top of it were
in order as for inspection. At its side
stood typewriter with the tin resting
lightly upon it, and a stenographer'
case notebook beside neatly checked
and showing that the last letter or
order had been completed. On the
wardroom table lay magazine open
and turned page downward as though
the reader had desired to keep his
place and had stepped away from it on
sudden call. In the galleys OF this
great floating home pots. pans and
kettles were placed in orderly array
In their racks-no thrifty housewife
could have left her kitchen in better
state. In the chartroom the traced
highways of the oceans bed were
drawn up in their closed cases, and
the hoists were not loaded or Uttered
with ammunition as would have been
the case had the battle ship been in
action when overcome by the enemy.
There was nothing above or below
Offering key to the enigma.
Puzzled and overcome, the patrol
men took temporary charge of the
ship, while boat hurried away from
the miniature flotilla, carrying a de-
tailed report to the admiralty, where
the news was received with amaze
ment no less than that which had
brought the crowd on the embank-
ment. Subordinates of departments
called for their tardy superiors, tele-
phone bells tangled, and British
phlegm gave way to excitement; but
even in this remarkable state prece-
dent was maintained and routine OBJ
served, so that from man to man, 60
ing constantly upward, the report
reached the first lord of the admiralty.
Then for the first time it was
learned that this high and mighty Of
fetal was missing from his home and
had been summoned to the palace in
the night. No delay could be brooked
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

quarter. The ever increasing crowd
along the embankment drew in its
breath in expectancy. waiting for a
revelation. 1t heard him shout BE.
low, there!" and leaned forward.
listening for whatever response might
be given: but nothing was heard save
the steady lap of the water and the
farthest sounds Of early river traffic.
The officer advanced along the deck
to the companionway, and leaned Gu.
riously into 1t repeating his hail, and
once more there was a wait and no
reply. He backed away from the en-
trance, and hesitated. 1t was plain
that he desired witnesses before in
vading the precincts of stricken
craft, and In a moment more he
stepped to the rail. held short con.
versation with those on the decks Of
his boat and then waited till he was
joined by others of that force that
guards the Thames. Three men
clambered aboard and stood by him
until they were joined by two others,
who, obeying low-spoken order, sta
toned themselves at the head of the
companionway. The officer and his
assistants advanced slowly, stepped
into the darkness and disappeared into
the depths of the battle ship while the
suspense along the embankment and
on the patrol became more intense 1t
was several minutes before the inves-
tigators reappeared, and then they
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

What Happened When This Wifi.
Searched Husbands Pockets.

Hardy, Ark.-Mrs. Maud Pepoor
wife of Henry Pepoon, farmer or
Blue Clay creek, got up the other
morning and proceeded to search hel
husbands trousers, as was her usua
custom, but instead of finding the Gus
tomary collection of small change she
grasped a giant bullfrog.
Her wild shrieks woke her husband
who leaped from his bed, intending to
tell her it was all joke, but she 81
ready had rushed out of the door and
into the adjoining woods, still scream
ing. Pepoon pursued her, and both
might have been running yet had not
their wild flight been suddenly halted
by big black bear rushing ferociously
at them from the opposite direction
The Pepoons whirled instantly and
rushed for their dwelling, the bear
after them, and gaining. Just as they
neared the clearing they noticed their
house was on fire, probably due to
the overturning of kerosene lamp in
their hasty exit.
To escape the bear they both
Jumped into well, from which, al
most dead, they were rescued, after
neighbors shot the bear. The dwell
ing was burned to ashes.
Pepoon is too excited to admit that
he put the frog in his pocket to break
his wife of a bad habit. He, however
has coined moral like this:
Its cheaper to let your wife
search your pockets than to scare heI
with bullfrog."
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
EASY FOR THE PAINTER.
Worthy Individual Had All the Details
in His Mind.

A Chicago artist relates how a veal
thy individual from Kansas City. with
his wife and three sons and four
daughters, once called upon him.
Here we are!" exclaimed the head
of the family. Nearly a dozen of us.
Mr.. Painter How much for paint
ing of the whole of us, discount for
CASH."
That will depend" answered the
artist, hiding a smile with his hand.
upon the dimensions, style, etc"
''Oh, that's all fixed" responded the
other breezily, with the air of a man
who knows exactly what he wants.
1--WE are to be dashed off in one piece
as large as life, sitting on the lawn Of
my place just outside Of little old X.
c., singing Hail Columbia!' "-Har-
per's Weekly.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

elevation brought it almost on Level
next instant it had sprung across the
intervening space and landed squarely
in the seat beside Mr.. Crampsey, who
was driving the automobile.
The dog also had to leap the stone
wall, but the automobile had gone by
when he poised for spring after his
quarry and he missed landing where
the rabbit did.
The rabbit, after a frightened glance
seemed to come to the conclusion that
the automobile was q safe refuge anG
made no effort to escape from Mr.
Crampsey, who had put protecting
arm around it. And now comes the
strange part of the adventure, accord
ing to Mr.. Crampsey. The dog, not tc
be baked by the rabbit, gave chase
to the automobile which was carrying
away his prey. With loud yelps he
chased after the machine.
Mr.. Crampsey had put on full speed
and his machine was making a quick
run over the country road. The dog
was game, however, and he soon began
to gain Oil the automobile. AS he
reached the automobile the dog was
seen to reel, and the next moment fell
over dead.
Mr.. Crampsey, who had been looking
back, watching the futile chase of the
dog, stopped the machine. The party
got out and went back to where the
uog lay dead. One of Mr.. Crampsey' g
friends, who was a veterinary sur.
geon, said the dog. whose heart ha6
been weakened by the fierce race after
the rabbit, had succumbed TO the gaso
line fumes and was suffocated.
Mr.. Crampsey said he would take
the rabbit, which made no effort to es.
cape, even when left alone in the auto
mobile while the occupants were in
vestigating the death of the dog, to his
home in Newark and make pet OF
it for his children.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
RABBIT LEAPS IN AUTO;
DOG KILLED BY FUMES
FLEEING QUARRY JUMPS INTO
CAR, PURsUER FALLS VIC
TIM TO GASOLINE.

New York.-Charles Crampsey, a
Newark business man, had a strange
experience while driving through Cald
well. N. j., with two friends in his
automobile. AS the car was going
along the mountain road on the out
skirts of the town the occupants saw a
dog pursuing rabbit.
The rabbit and It's pursuer came di
agonally across field toward the road
on which the automobile was speeding
but they were running at speed tina,
was far in excess Of the vehicle.
AS the rabbit reached the roadway
it had to leap on stone wall that
ran parallel with the highway. The
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
DREADFUL DANDRUFF.
Girls Head Encrusted-Feared Loss
of All Her Hair-Baby Had Milk
Crust - Missionary's Wife Made
Two Perfect Cures by Guiicura.

'For several years my husband
was missionary in the Southwest.
Every one in that high and dry at
mosphere has more or less trouble
with dandruff and my daughters scalp
became so encrusted with 1t that I
was alarmed for fear she would lose
all her hair. After trying various rem
edies, in desperation l bought a cake
Of Cuticura Soap and box OF Cuti-
cura Ointment. They lefs the scalp
beautifully clean and free from
dandruff, and am happy to say that
the Cuticura Remedies were COM
plete success. have also used SUI.
cessfully the Cuticura Remedies e.
so-called 'milk-crust' on baby's hea =.
Cuticura is blessing. Mrs. J. ~.
Darling, $40 Fifth St., Carthage. Ohio,
Jan. 90, 1905"
Potter Drug s. Chem Corp, Sole Props. Bose.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30
The Irony of Fate.

He-Dld she win anything in the
limerick contest?
She-Yes. She won five packages Of
tobacco and the congratulations of the
ncmpeny.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1909-01-30

Thy Yesterday is thy past; thy to
day ic tay future; thy tomorrow Il
q secret ~ .Wycliffe.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-08-11
GREAT CROWD
AT EXPOSITION
Thousands Visit Park Moline
Day to Hear Band and
See the Shows.
FIREWORKS IN EVENING
Display Concludes Program of Sec.
ond Day-Press Club Meets
and Dimes at Grounds.

Yesterday was big day at the Rock
between 5000 and 10000 people visited
the grounds. The evening programs
attracted enormous crowds, and until
after. o'clock there was a steady
stream of people pouring through th"
entrance gates of the park. Ii was
evening the first of the three displays
OF fireworks was given at 10 o'clock.
Mayor Olson of Moline was on the
grounds during the afternoon and eve
ming. and in addition 10 the official
representation of Moline in the person
of the mayor, there were hundreds of
the citizens from the sister city at the
park In the afternoon the NJ. w Il.
head Offices were closed in order that
the employees might attend the expo
sitiOn, and the society's representation
atathe park was large during the en-
tire day.
Press Club Meets.
The Tri-City Press club members 10
the number of 80. gathered at the park
at $50, and held the regular monthly
dinner. The newspaper men enjoyed
real feast at the German village.
served by Colonel James O'Connor.
who has charge of the village and the
restaurant service near the grand
stand AS guests the club had present
President T J. Medill of the Expo
sition company. Assistant Manager NJ.
H. Sexton. Herbert A. Kline of the
Kline shows and Harry Travellick,
stage manager and the mayors of Rock
Island and Moline. George w. McCask.
rim and Andrew Olson Following the
dinner. President Ralph w. Cram II
the Press club, made few remarks
and introduced President Medill of the
Exposition company Mr. Mediil spoke
briefly of the Exposition as an enter
tainment. and thanked the newspaper
men for their cooperation in maxine
the weeks event d success. Mr. Medill
said that the company feels that t
has creditabie entertainment, and re
extended a hearty welcome TO the
newspaper men to enjoy. the Exposi
ton.
Mayor MeCaskrin was introduced by
President Cram and he expressed on
behalf of the city the approval of the
exposition enterprise, and told of the
value of the project as a means oi
spreading the fame of Rock Island
abroad He paid fine compliment 'C
the management of the exposition, and
bespoke for those back of the project
the cooperation and encouragement OF
the press and the public He gave as
surance that any possible official as
sistance would be given.
Mayor Olson extended the greetings
of Moline to the Exposition company
and the Press club. and ia a happ!
talk. showed the responsibility of tht
Eress for. such enterprises, and fol
every movement that looks to advance
ment in the community Mayor OlsoT
held that the responsibility of tn
press is greater than the responsibilit!
Rock Island Argus., 1909-08-11
PERSONAL POINTS.

Miss Bessie Edwall left yesterday
for months visit in Colorado
g. j. Hinderer left this morning
for an extended visit in Philadelphia.
DR.. L. q. Stuhler of Monticello
Iowa, is visiting with friends in the
city.
MIR. and Mrs. Hugh Ralston left
this noon for visit of several weeks
in Colorado.
F. S. Brown of Cambridge, return
ed from ST. Paul on the steamer st.
Paul today.
Mrs. Emma Harris has gone for n
short pleasure trip to Denver and
Colorado Springs.
Frank l.. Patterson returned last
night from a two weeks outing al
Pentwater. Mich.
Dr. and Mrs. r. NJ. Pearce return
ed this morning from an extended
visit in Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Marston and
son, Elmer, left today for an extend,
ed visit at Seattle.
Mr. and Mrs A Anderson left this
! afternoon on the Helen Blair for a
brief visit in Burlington.
w. c. Nolte, a representative of
the -. Louis Times, returned to St
Louis on the steamer St. Faul to-
day.
me Misses Anna Roggenkamp and
| Margaret Frey returned on the
steamer St Paul this morning from
St. Paul.
| Mr.. and Mrs. William McLane and
| daughter, Mrs. w. Leverich. left TINS
morning for an extended visit at Bay
F, View, Mich.
| Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Ransom Of Anna
wan arrived in Rock Island this
morning from st. Paul on the steam
er st. Paul.
Mrs B. Andrews and daughter. Miss
Florence. S11 Fifteenth street, have re
turned home. after spending the past
three weeks at Garden City. Mo.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Montag of Dubuque
Iowa, are in the city for a few days
visit at the home of their son. Chris
Montag, 1000 Fourteenth avenue.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Brasner. VIII,
have been visiting Mrs. Gus Abraham
son at 525 Twenty-first street, left thi:
AFTERNOON for Seattle. Wash. to atten'
the exposition.
C. B. Ward. formerly of thi
city. now located at San Antonio
Texas, is spending a few days -.ere
visiting with friends. Mr.. Ward vii
\ e., E.. 4: IL.
where his family is sojourning.
Rock Island Argus., 1909-08-11
DIES WHILE AID
IS ON The WAY
Mrs. Elizabeth Meade, Reputed
Wealthy, Is Found Dead at Her
Home Below Davenport.

Mrs. Elizabeth. aged rs years, was
found dead at her home five miles
below Davenport on the river road.
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Meade
owned the farm on which her home
is situated and she was very wealthy
but had the reputation of being a
miser. Yesterday afternoon, call
was received at the police station to
send the ambulance and a doctor out
to her home as she was very sick
and wanted to be removed to the
hospital. When the ambulance ar
rived at her home, the officers found
pet dog guarding the dead body of
it's mistress. Mrs. Meade had died
while the ambulance was on its way
out to her home.