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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
SKATE AND LOBSTER.
Sluggish Saltwater Fish and Its Epi
curean Taste Described.

Heretofore the skate, more eSpec-
tally the American or barn door va
riety, has been regarded as the most
harmless and sluggish of saltwater
fish, as we'll as the least adapted for
food, but a Nova Scotian fish expert
has discovered that it preys on lob
sters and destroys vast numbers OF
them, says an exchange. The skate is
formed for making a full meal at a
single swallow. 1t has a rhomboid
shape, broad and fiat, sometimes
measuring four feet across and about
seven feet is length, with two wide
side fins always expanded, and long
slender tail. The mouth is capacious
enough for something larger than a
lobster. The way the skate captures
the lobster is interesting 1t lies mo-
tionless, scarcely distinguishing
from the bottom on which it rests, be-
ing exactly the same gray color.
A lobster, crawling from the >hicket
of seaweed, may happen to pass near
the skate, which instantly lifts one OF
it's broad lateral fms. The white under
side attracts the lobster, which mis-
takes it for food, and when once with
in reach the huge mouth engulfs the
shellfish and the process is soon over.
The lobster is also preyed upon by
the skate during the moulting season,
while still a "soft-shell'' as the fish
ermen call it. Skates frequent muddy
bottoms, which the lobster usually
seeks during the season when it is
casting off it's old shell and renewing
it's armour.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
10000 AMERICAN SETTLERS 60
TO CANADA.

The Year 1909 Has Shown an I'm
crease of Over Eighty Per Cent
in American Settlement.
Recent advices from Canada, our
next door neighbour, the neighborly
country across the boundary line, are
that upwards of ninety thousand set
tiers from the United States went into
western Canada during the past year,
most Of them for the purpose of TAX
ng up and settling pon the vacant
ands, 100 acres of which are given
free by the government, and lands adj
Joining held by railway and land COM
panies are selling at from nine to fif-
teen and twenty dollars per acre. Even
II thirty or forty dollars per acre were
paid, the price would then be low, as
the lands produce wonderfully, and at
these higher figures there is large
interest on the money and labor in
vested. The ninety thousand settlers
of this year, followed about sixty thou
sand last year, and for several years
the figures have been running into
these large figures. There must be a
reason for it. It may be found in the
single phrase, They are satisfied"
Nothing attracts people more than the
success of others, and the news of this
reaching other thousands causes them
to investigate. The investigation in
this case is always satisfactory. The
splendid land of Iowa, of Indiana, of
Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, Michigan, Ohio and other states
has risen to high value, and it is
worth every dollar asked for it. But
there is not room now for all on these
lands. With the ever increasing de-
mand for grain there comes the ever
increasing demand for land. Canada
is the only country on the continent
in a position to supply it. Land there
that costs, say, SIS an acre, produces
on a reasonable calculation twenty
five bushels of wheat to the acre, or
about $40. The most liberal calcula-
ton as to cost makes the cost to pro-
duce $3.50 per acre, leaving a balance
of $3.50 per acre. The $3.50 carries
good wages for the farmer, and all
other conceivable contingencies. With
conditions like this covering the en-
tire area of about 100000 square miles,
it is readily understood why 10000
Americans should follow the $4,000
last year Canadian government agen-
cies at different points in the Union
are always ready to give information
regarding the free homestead lands,
ready to advise the settler as to the
districts which would suit him best.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
A History of a Postcard.

One of the French contemporaries
tells of a writing feat which has been
accomplished by a yo' Italian IN
New York On the back OF a postcard
he wrote history of Montenegro. He
managed to find room for 1900 words
in all; and, notwithstanding the small
ness of the writing, each word was
perfectly legible and easily read. The
unique missive was addressed, it
seems to the Queen of Italy, by which
act the writer paid her a graceful
compliment, she being the daughter of
the reigning prince of Montenegro.
Her majesty, no doubt, was highly
gratified to receive such an unusual
communication through the post, and
it will probably be given place
among her curios.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
SOFT, WHITE HANDS
May BE Obtained in one Night.

For preserving the hands as we'll
as for preventing redness, roughness,
and chapping, and imparting that vel
vety softness and whiteness much de-
sired by women Cuticura Soap, assist
ed by Cuticura Ointment, is believed
to be superior to all other skin soaps.
For those who work in corrosive
liquids, or at occupations which tend
to injure the hands, it is invaluable.
reatment-Bathe and soak the
hands on retiring in strong, hot,
creamy lather of Cuticura Soap. Dry
and anoint freely with Cuticura Oint-
ment, and in severe cases spread the
Cuticura Ointment on thin pieces OF
old linen or cotton. Wear during the
night old, loose gloves, or a light band
age of old cotton or linen to protect
the clothing from stain. For red,
rough, and chapped hands, dry, ifs
sured, itching, feverish palms, and
shapeless nails with painful finger
ends, this treatment is most effective.
Cuticura Remedies are sold through
out the world, Potter Drug & Chem
Corp, sole proprietors, Boston, Mass
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
Recipe for Catarrh.

The only logical treatment for ca
tarrh is through the blood. A pre-
scription, which has recently proved
wonderfully effective in hospital work
is the following. 1t is easily mixed.
Zone ounce compound syrup of
Sarsaparilla; one ounce Torfs com
pound; half pint first-cIass whiskey"
These to be mixed by shaking we'll
in a bottle, and used in tablespoon
doses before each meal and at bed
time" The ingredients can be gotten
from any well stocked druggist, or he
will get them from his wholesale
house.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
DAYBREAk IN ENGLAND.

The birth of day
When the owl left off his sober play,
And the bat hung himself out of the
way,
Wake the song of mavis and merle
And heaven put Off it's holden gray
For mother-o'-pearl.
Peeped up daisies here and there,
Here, there, and everywhere;
Rose a hopeful lark in the air,
Spreading out toward the sun his
breast;
While the moon set solemn and fair
Away in the west.
From The Princes Progress BY
Christina Rossetti.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
Ready for the Summer Roarder.

The dignified president of we'll
known and fourishing New England
college, in his moments of relaxation,
tells the story at his own expense:
One summer some years ago he
spent a vacation of several weeks at
farm house in Maine town. The
next season he received a letter from
his former boarding mistress inquir-
ing if he would like to return.
In reply he stated he would be
very glad to pass another summer va
cation with her, provided some needed
changes were made about the place.
First wrote the college president,
your maid Mary is persona non grata,
being anything but neat and orderly in
her ways, and if she is still with you
l trust that you will at least not allow
her to wait on the table"
Secondly, l would suggest that the
sanitary conditions on your place
would be greatly improved if the
pig sly were moved back few rods
farther from the house or done away
with altogether
81 will wait until l hear from you
before deciding about coming
The somewhat peculiar college pres
ident was treasured by the receipt of
the following reply:
Mary has went. We hain't had no
hogs on the place since you was here
last summer. Be sure and come. -
Judges Library.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

MunyO17s INV INV tIIIs COAX ING
liver into activity by gentle methods.
They do not scour, grippe or weaken. They
are tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves invigorate instead of weaken
They enrich the blood and enable the
stomach to get all the nourShment from
food that is put into it. These pills con-
tain no calomel; they are soothing, heal
ing and stimulating. For sale by all drug
gists in 10c and 25c sizes. If you need
medical advice, write Munyon's Doctors.
They will advise to the best of their abil-
fly absolutely free of Charge MUM
YON'S, 53d and Jefferson SITS, Phil
adeIphia, Pa.
Munyon's Cold Remedy cures a cold in
one day Price 25c. Munyon's Rheunia-
tisrn Remedy relieves in a few hours and
cures in few days. Price Csc.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
Trial Kidney Remedy Free.

The proprietors of Doan's Kidney
Remedy offer in another part of this
paper free trial of their renowned
specific for Kidney diseases. BY cut
ting out the coupon in another col
umn and sending it to Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo, N Y, trial of the rem
edy will be sent without charge This
shows the confidence of the propri
etors in the efficacy of the remedy, else
they would not undergo this great ex
pense.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
H0W's This !?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure 90
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business trans
any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price, 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
WORTH KNOWING.

Simple Remedy That Anyone Can
Prepare at Home.
Most people are more or less subject
to coughs and colds. A simple remedy
that will break up a cold quickly and
cure any cough that is durable is made
by mixing two ounces of Glycerine a
half-ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine com
pound pure and eight ounces of pure
Whisky. You can get these in any good
drug store and easily mix them in a
large bottle. The mixture is highly
recommended by the Leach Chemical
Co. of Cincinnati, who prepare the
genuine Virgin Oil of Pine compound
pure for dispensing.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
AEERksHz.a
CHICAGO MERCHANT
MAKES STATEMENT.

After Spending Thousands Of Dolla'
and Consulting the Most Eminent
Physicians, he Was Desperate.
CHICAGO, ILLS.-Mr. j. q.
Becker, of 1874 Van Buren, ST., a
well-known wholesale dry goods
dealer, states as follows:
al have had catarrh for more
than thirty years. Have tried
everything on earth and spent
thousands of dollars for other
medicines and with physicians,
without getting any lasting re-
lief, and can say to you that J
have found Peruna the only REM
edy that has cured me per-
manently.
"Peruna has also cured my
wife of catarrh. She always keeps
1t in the house for an attack of
cold, which it invariably cures in
very short time
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Draped sleeves are back again as the
newest sleeve touch. There are many ways
of doing them, but the accompanying
sketch shows one of the most attractive
arrangements.
She who has remodeling in her mind sees
boundless possibilities for the slightly worn
waist of her silk gown-a little chiffon, net,
or novelty stuff, and there you are.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
Worlds Fair to Celebrate Panama
Canal

A company with John D. Spreckles,
one of the leading men of California
at it's head, and with U. S. Grant, Jr.,
as one of the directors, was incorpor.
ated IN September to celebrate the
opening of the Panama canal in 1915
by a great worlds fair. The exposition
intended to equal, if not surpass, any
great fair ever held on the Pacific
coast, is to be at San Diego, Cal. The
company is capitalized at $1,o00,000.
Exchange
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Denman Thompson has been per
suaded to go back into vaudeville
and will soon be seen in New York
in Joshua Whitcomb, the sketch from
which The Old Homestead was made.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

A butterfly and flower | saw today,
So nearly mated in their shape
and dye
II seemed it was the flower that flew
away
And left the butterfly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Had any experience at poker?'
Some" What's the most you ever
saw in a pot?> In real life or in a
poker story ?"-Kansas City Journal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

George M Conan has written a
farce called The Man From Down
Town, in which Tom Lewis is to be
starred late in the spring.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Frank Lalor is to be starred In
the spring in new musical comedy
called The Echo which Charles Il.
Dillingham; is to produce
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Manners are the happy way of do
ing things. If they are superficial, so
are the dewdrops which give such a
depth to the morning meadows-Em-
son.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

What do you intend to do if &C
quilted of this insanity charger go
into authorship" Gee. Well, I'll
keep still, but don't you tell The
court Philadelphia Ledger.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

so you want the privilege of vot-
ing for people of whom you approve?'
No" answered the suffragette, Il
desire the satisfaction of publicly re-
fusing to vote for people whom l
don't like Washington Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
BETTER THAN SPANKING,

Spanking does not cure children of bed
wetting. There is a constitutional cause
for this trouble. Mrs M. Summers, Box
4, Notre Dame, Ind, will send free to
any mother her successful home treat
ment, with full instructions. Send no
money. but write her to-day if your chill
dren t. ouble you in this way Don't blame
the child, the chances are it can't help it.
This treatment also cures adults and aged
people troubled with urine difficulties by
day or night.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
Up to Pop.

$50 you want to marry my daugh-
ter; what are your prospects,
That is for you to say, sir; | am
not a mind reader Houston Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26
when Rubbers Become Necessar,

ana your SHOES plncn, snake INTO Your
Shoes Aliens Foot-EaSe, the antiSeptic
powder for the feet Cures tired, aching
feet and takes the sting out of Corns and
Bunions. Always use it for Break king in
Everywhere, Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. Omsted. LIE Roy, N: Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Children teething; softens the gums reducos
Inflammation, allays pain. cures wind collie
rs cents bottle. VIM
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny, granules,
easy to take Do not grippe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Bernice Golden has succeeded Kath-
crime Kaelred as the vampire in A
Fool There Was,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

John Slavin is going into vaude
vile.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

PERRY DAVIS PAINKfLLER
has no substitute Ne ether remedy Is so effective for
rheumatism. lumba&o. stiffness neuralgia cold of
any sort. nus up In eec S5c and 5Cc bottles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

PILES CURED IN TO II DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any
case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles in to Ia days or money refunded. SOC.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Only One ..BRoNIO QUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look
for the signature OF +. w. GROVE. Used the
world over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

Fitchville, Ohio.-"Iy daughter was all run
down, suffered from pains in her side, head and
limbs, and could walk but a short distance at a
time. She came very near having nervous
prostration, had begun to cough a good deal
and seemed melancholy by spells. She tried
two doctors but got little help. Since taking
Lydia r.. Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound,
Blood Purifier and Liver pills she has ifn-
proved much that she feels and looks like
another girl.''-Mrs. G. Cole, Fitchyille, Ohio.
Irash1Iroe. Xerrnonf.=ssE feel ii NV duty IN
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

WANEED Active and ambitious young BASEBALL
" ANIL PLAYERS for 1915 minor 90 ann
eams TO take the place of players drafted by major
league clubs Address Box 300, Rochester, N
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

say few words in praise of medicine. When
taking had been sick with kidney and bladder treu
bes and prOation taking the sixth bot
tie of Lydia Vegetable Compound and find myself
greatly improved friends who call have noticed
great change'Rrs. A H SanbOrn, Irasburg, Vermont
We will pay handsome reward to any person who will
prove that these letters genuine and truthful
that either OF these paid in any way for
their testimonials that the letters published without
their permission that the original letter from each did
not come to us entirely unsolicited
What more proof can any one ask
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

For 80 years Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has been the standard remedy for
female ills. No sick woman does justice to
herself who will not try this famous medicine.
Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and
has thousands of cures TO its credit
ESlxEEEEe@ Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
Msa&sy 10 write her for advice She has
guided thousands TO health free of charge.
Address Mrs. Pinlkham, Lynn. Mass
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-01-26

When shown positive and reliable proof that certain
remedy had cured of female Ills wouldn't
any sensible conclude that the remedy would
also benefit her if suffering with the same trouble?
Here two letters which prove the efficiency of Lydia
E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-31
Soft Coal Miners viii Strike
Then
CONTRACT HAS EXPIRED
President Thomas /. Lewis Says That
the strike VIII Be 81 short DuIa-
ton and That the Men Win
Get Their Raise.

indianapolis, Ind. March 3l-nThl
members of The RATIONAL executive boart
viii have their Instruction. as 70 thi
direction Of whatever strikes ii the 81
luminous coal distiiate may be necessary
wien they leave Indianapolis tomorrow
night" said Thomas i. Lewis president
81 the United Mine Workers, last night
II shall go first into The illinois Geld.
AT midnight to.neirow night, there
win ho suspension Of work in some
districts 5ut II will last only d few
days and no one viii suffer loss The
miners will eel their uniform advanoe Of
five cents q ton al over America. and
thore will be no bad strike"
The 10000 union workers IN the soft
coal mines Of the Pittshurq district win
quit work at midnight tonight, whom
The contract with che operators expires.
II there Be the unexpected announce.
ment bsiween now and Monday that the
operators viii grant the demands. IL Is
possible that work win resume promptly
nGSt week Industrial concerns have an
ticipatod a longer suspension, possibly
for q month. BY storage 81 extra coal.
President Francis Feehan Of district
No. 3. United Nine Workers, sent word
yesterday 70 Samuel A. Taylor. secre-
tary Of che pitisburg Operators associa-
tion that the miners are ready for a
conference on a new wage scale and
working conditions
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-31
BERLIN.

Floyd Wilfors Of WsIhamstown visited
his sister. Mrs. Dave Lafaivre, last week.
Frank Mcdonald Of Barre IS spend
Ing 4 week Of bis vacation with Charlie
Mccarthy.
Miss Stella Whore Of Williamstown
visited Miss Isabella Mccarthy over Sat
urday ard Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. a Wilfore Of Williams
town visited their daughter, Mrs Dave
Lafaivre. yesterday.
g. E. Mccarthy gave very pleasant
party Friday evening IN honor Of Frank
Mcdonald Of Barre.
Guy Reed, who has been working in
min IA Putnamswllls. Is st henie with
bis parents, Mr. end Mrs ". p Reed.
suffering with q sofa hand.
Rev. and Mrs. Donald Fraser left
for their new home las& Monday. The
people at the head Of the pond, who hars
enjoyed Mr. Fraser's sermons ID Mirror
lake achoolhouse, presented Mr.. and Mrs
Fraser a gold headed umbrella at his last
service last Thursday evening. All re-
eret to lose Mr.. and NEz, Fraser.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-31

event Of the week, but attached myself
firmly to the side 0f my Uncle james
Adams. m the hope that I would Be-
mistaken for bis child, or az least that
! would not remain 20 eonspicuously
unattached that troublesome questions
might identify an ugly duckling with
her imposing parent / simply could
not edure tho Thought that strange
people should know That my handsome
father owned this homely. little GIRL
But even IA my chiralric desire To pre-.
tect him from his fate I was not qnite
easy in the sacrifice OF my uncle, sl.
though / quieted my scruples with the
reflection that toe contrast was Toss
marked. and that, anyway, his own Its
tie gia was not 20 very pretty Hap.
PLY. however. this epaeier was laid
before il had time TO grow into NOR.
BID family BY = very triiiing incident
One day met my father coming out
OF bis bank on the main street 81 the
neighhoring eity. which seemed to noe
workable whirlpool Of society and
commerce. With playful touch Of
cx8ggration. he lifted ais high and
shining silk bat and made me an inns
posing bow. This distinguished public
recognition, this totally unnecessary
Republication. among mass 81 strange
psople. who couldn't possibly know un
less be himself made the sign. suddenly
filled me with a sense OF The shsurditv
oi the entire feeling II may not even
then have seemed IS absurd as d really
vas, but az least it seemed enough to
collapse. or 10 pass into the limbo Of
forgotten spectera