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Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04
School Farming in Alaska

SchOOl J affn1rlS III AlaSKd
 The school-farm movement has pene- trated Alaska. From the school at Klukwan, in Southern Alaska, comes basket of potatoes, turnips, carrots and other vegetables consigned to the United States bureau of education. Several of the products are of size and weight that would be remarkable in far more propitious climate than that of Alaska, says the Tacoma Tribune.
 The school at Klukwan is one of Sl public schools for natives maintained by the bureau of education in Alaska. In number of these gardening is car ried on with distinct profit to the school and the community. The teacher from Shrngnak, within tbe Arctic circle, reports that he supervised the making of r native gardens and four large school gardens. He instructed the school children and adults in soak. ing seed, planting, cutting potato eyes, spading, hoeing, raking, thinning, ing, transplanting, watering-in fact, in all the operations necessary for suc- eessful gardening OnethiTd of an acre he set apart as a model garden; on this he experimented with different products and eventually obtained a good supply of vegetables for use in cooking classes. Radishes, turnips, peas; ruta abagas, carrots, beets, cab bages, potatoes, lettuce, kohl-rabi, par snips and few other vegetables did we'll in this Arctic garden; onions, beans and cucumbers were unsuccess- ful.
 At Eagle, Fort Yukon, Unalaska and Klawack similar results in gardening are reported. In Unalaska the school farm at first contained only a few plats of rye and wheat, and some kitchen vegetables, but this year more am bilious experiment. was made. The children not only worked school gar den in which each had patch of his OWL, but also cultivated a larger farm at some distance from the school.
 Although the season is short in these Alaska settlements, the vegetables often attain good growth. In Klukwan ! the temperature ranges from 8l in sum- mer to 2T below in winter. At Klawack the children were able to begin prepar. ing their ground by the first of April, and elsewhere many of the vegetables were in by May.
 The work in school gardening illus trates the general principle on which the government is working in the schools of .5Iuska-that education shall be something more than ,nere school jug; ll,at it shall be prepaI ation fer th" life the natives have to le4d Sewing, cooking and carpentry are promineut subjects |, he schools. "rhe eduea tiou of tnU natives of Alaska" says a recent report of the bureau of educa tion, Sis conceived as meaning their advancement in civilization. Superin. tendents, teachers, physicians and nurses must regard them elves as so cial workers striving r2 elevate the natiye races Intellectually, morally and pGy sically."
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04
Notice

phe City Tax Books are now in the hands of City Treasurer P. H. Fox and the taxes for 1912 are now due and pay able. Unless paid by Dec. l, 5 per cent penalty will be added.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

When in need of good snow shovel, ice creepers, skates, or sled for the kid, give us a call. Jensen, Second St.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

If your clothes need repairing, clean ing or pressing, call on Anton Krasel, next door to the cable office, Second street
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

The Little Douglas has on display 8 beautiful bear skin rug which will be given away to some lucky patron.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

Just arrived-a large stock of East man Kodaks and supplies at Ed An. drews' studio Everything sold at cat. alog prices.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

"WhyIis it that so few people heed the warning about kissing being an un- sanitary practical"
 "I suppose it is because so few people do it for health"
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

Charlie Swihart makes frames and frames pictures.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

The doctors patient the other day was answering the usual list of queries prior to entering upon course of treatment.
 "Are you steady or periodical drinker?" asked the physician.
 'tPeriodical," was the reply.
 "How long between periods?"
 The poor fellow studied moment that be might answer correctly, and re- piled:
 About 20 minutes
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

Teacber-Bo Bobby, give me an example of the word "damper."
 Bobby (after moments thought)- Paw says nav is too damperticular about his feet bein' wiped.
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

They were leaving Eden.
 "The laugh," exclaimed Adam, lis on usr'
 And that" rejoined Eve, with sud den consciousness, lis about all"
Douglas Island news., 1912-12-04

To the estate of Thomas J. Wilson deceased {; to L. R. Gillette, administrator of the eS- f0 the heirs of Thomas J. Wilson, de- r.aSed greetings,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
MEN ON ICE FLOE SAVED
Lighthouse Keepers, Adrift in Green
Fay 80 Hours, Are Returned
to Shore by Wind.

Mafinette.-Likem men resurrected,
George and Frank Drew were borne
ashore on their ice raft, at Cham
hers island
A sharp wind detached the ice
field on which they were making
their way to shore from the light
house which they tend on Chambers
island, in Green bay. For thirty
two hours the pair were on the foe,
floating in the bay and escaping all
rescue efforts of the skiffs that were
in pursuit.
When all hope of rescue had been
practically abandoned, the great
white field again swept into view.
Driven by the wind, which sprang
up two hours before, the mass bore
down on the island and with a crash
piled hunks of ice in small glaciers.
From this debris the brothers in an
exhausted state, made their way to
shore.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
GIVES COMMISSION
CONTROL OF DAMS
provisions OF Proposed Water
Power Bill Made Public.
STATE HOLDS RIGHT TO BUY
Corporation, Desiring to Supply Peo-
pie, Must Secure Certificate of
Convenience and Necessity-soard
VIII Pass Upon All Plans.

Madison. - The administration
new Waterpower bill, made public by
Gov. McGovern, repeats Section
l5S6a, 1851 to 1596-76 of the stat
utes, being part of Chapter 652 of
the laws of 1911, and creates thirty
seven new sections.
Dams may be built across nayi-
gable waters to improve navigation
and develop electric energy and nv
draulic power, after approval of the
plans is given by the state railroad
rate commission. Public hearings
upon each application shall be. heard
In Madison after due notice to all
persons affected shall have been pub
lished.
Complete maps and profiles show
Ing the lands that may be affected.
must be shown the commission be-
fore work is commenced. The COM
mission is given power to inspect the
dam after completion TO see that all
requirements have been met.
All hydraulic power developed by
such dams shall be converted into
energy for sale to the public.
The owner of any dam, constructed
pursuant to legislative authority,
may apply to the commission for a
franchise to maintain it for the pur-
pose set forth in section 1862, but
a franchise to maintain it for pur-
poses set forth in subdivision of that
section, shall be granted only to
municipalities or to corporations or
ganized under the laws of this state.
The commission shall first inspect
the dam to see that it does not i'm
pair public rights, impede naviga-
ton or endanger life or property. A
franchise granted under this section
will be accepted in lieu of any ex-
listing franchise
All franchises under this act are
granted subject to the right of the
state to purchase by paying Just COM
pensation to be determined by the
commission, but in determining such
compensation, no allowance shall be
made for any franchise or franchise
rights.
Changes or additions to any dam
must receive the commissions APP
prevail
A corporation desiring to acquire
dams for public use must first OBJ
tain certificate of convenience and
necessity and hearing must be Civ
en- in Madison.
The penalty for violating the act
or any order of the commission shall
be a forfeiture of $500.
The sum of $4,000 is appro-
priated to carry out the provisions of
the act
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12

tor told me to go to a hospital. / did
not like that idea very well, so, when !
saw your advertisement in a paper, /
wrote to you for advice, and have done as
you told me. / have taken Lydia Z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
Liver Pills, and now have my health.
:" If sick and cling women would only
know enough to take your medicine, they
wouiG get relief. - Mrs. BENZ. H. STAINS
Berry, Route 6, Box Is, Upper Sandusky,
Ohio.
If you have mysterious pains, irregu-
larity, backache, extreme nervousness,
inflammation, liberation or displace-
ment, don't wait too long, but try Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound now.
For thirty years Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has been the standard remedy
FOR female ills, and such unquestionable
testimony as the above proves the value
Of this famous remedy and should give
every one confidence.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
EIGHT DELEGATES TO CLARK
Eight District Gives Two to Missouri
Wilson Wins Sixth
and Ninth Districts.

Wausau.-Full returns for the six
counties in the Eighth district show
that e. c. Kretlow and Adolph G.
Pankow, Clark candidates for the
delegates to the democratic national
convention, were elected. The total
vote was: Wilson delegates Gug-
gins, 1880; Thayer, 1929 Clark
elegates-KretIow 2,715; Pankow,
2,405
Green Bay - Complete returns
from the Ninth congressional dis
trict give C. G. Wilcox, Depere, Will
son delegate, majority of GAG over
Badour of Oconto, while Luther
Lindauer, the Wilson delegate, re-
ceived majority of SAL over the
vote cast for Copies, Appleton.
Oshkosh.-The complete vote for
Sixth district delegates in the six
counties of the district show that
Wilson delegates received 3,405
votes to 1880 for Clark delegates.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
STATE FAIR OPENS SEPT. 10
Board of Agriculture Plans Greater
Exhibition Than Ever Before
TO Build Grandstand.

Milwaukee.-The Wisconsin state
fair for 1912 will be held Sept 10
to Is. This decision was reached
at meeting of the state board of
agriculture at the state fair park. 1t
was also decided to begin the erec-
ton of one section of the pro-
posed new grandstand. The pro-
gram of races prepared by A.
w. Prehn, superintendent of the
speed department, was adopted
Purses for races we're recommended
to be increased to $4,000, which
will be the largest amount offered
by any state fair in the Great West
ern circuit
Secretary ]. C. Mackenzie said
that the fair of 1912 would be the
best and biggest ever held ia the
state.
Members of the board said that
while the board was seriously ham,
pered through the necessity of using
up the surplus and also part of this
years income from the state to meet
the expenditures of the fair of 1911,
efforts would be made to overcome
this and give the people of the state
fair that would be worth while
coming to see. 1t is probable, how
ever. that the only thing in the build
ing line that win be started will be
the first section of the new grand
stand, for which an appropriation of
S25, 900 is available
Exhibitions and attractions this
year viii be of an educational ma
ture. Beachey's aeroplane, Claude's
band and the Wooster motorcycle re-
lay will again be included.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
MAY GET GREAT AUTO MEET
Mi!waukee's Efforts to Secure Van.
derbit Cup Races This Year
Probably Successful.

Milwaukee.--Mil has been
offered the 1912 Grand Prix and
Vanderbilt cup races and will accept.
Bart ]. Ruddle, secretary of the Mil
waukee Automobile association, re-
ceived the following telegram from
William X. Vanderbilt. Jr., presi-
dent of the Motor Cups Holding as
ISOLATION and donor of the Wander
bilt cup.
Dear Sir: Adviees from Savan-
nah indicate that the sanctions can
be awarded toyou, provided that your
proposal concerning policing of the
course, etc, proves satisfactory to
the committee,
The affair will be held on two
days between Aug. Is and Oct 10.
Mr.. Ruddle has wired Mr. Van
derbilt that the association accepts
his offer
The race meet will be the biggest
thing of its kind that Milwaukee has
ever attempted
The immensely of the affair may
be gathered from the fact that last
year at Savannah 100000 people wit
messed the races. which lasted two
days Milwaukee, centrally located,
could easily attract this number.
Nearly all the noted drivers OF
America and Europe will enter the
big meet.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
NAMES WOMAN TO
BOARD OF CONTROL
Katherine Williams of Milwau-
kee Chosen by Governor.
OTHER APPOINTMENTS MADE
McGovern Fills Vacancies on Other
Commissions. but Fails to Select
New Members of the State Board
of Agriculture.

Madison Gov MeGoyern has an
nounced the following appointments.
To the state board of control; Miss
Katherine r. Williams, Milwaukee,
for term ending the first Monday in
April, 1917, succeeding DIR. Almah
j. Frisbie.
State fish commission: John
Burns, La Crosse, for term ending
April L, 1918, succeeding himself.
State board of dental examiners.
DR. Samuel H. Chase. Madison. for
term ending May 2, 1910, succeeding
DR. Geo. c. NARROW, Lancaster, and
DR. Frank G. Babcock, Kaukauna,
for term ending May 2, 1917, sue
ceeding DR.. Charles Fl. Seeger, Man
itowoc, resigned.
University regents: G. ID. Jones,
Wausau, re-appointed, for term end
ing the first Monday in February.
1916; A. P. Nelson, Grantsburg. re
appointed, for term ending the sec
ond Monday in February, 1917; d.
20. Mahoney, Viroqua. reappointed.
for term ending the first Monday in
February, 1917. for the state at
large.
State conservation commission:
Terms ending July /, 1917-Presi-
dent C. R. Van Hise, Dean f. A.
Birge. e. M. Griffith; terms ending
July l, 1915-Thomas H. Gill, Mil
waukee and V. p. Richardson, James
vile; terms ending July l, 1913
H II. Hoard, Waupun, w. N. Smith,
Platteville.
State Board of Pharmacy-Henry
G. Ruenzel, Milwaukee. for term end
ing April s, 1917; reappointed.
Grain and warehouse commission
James H. Herman, Superior, to rep
resent North Dakota, reappointed for
term ending first Monday in Feb
ruary. 1915,
Appointments to the state board
of agriculture were not announced.
Miss katherine r. Williams is one
of the best known teachers in Mil
waukee, having been for some years
the secretary of the Wisconsin State
Teachers association. She has stud
| led law and was admitted to the
bar two years ago but has never
practiced. AS member of the state
hoard she will receive an annual sal
airy of $4,000.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
TMn Smiles.

Ezra Pound. the poet. was talking
- the Authors club, in New York.
ahont Shelley's cremation.
coronation. although beautiful" he
said Lends itself to ribald jest in a
sray that cepuiuture doesn't.
~Who can forbear a smile at the
,bought of that devoted young ma
iron. who, her front steps being COW
cred with sleet. sprinkled her first
husbands ashes over them in order
4.at her second husband might de-
scend in safety"
Smiling himself. Mr.. Pound re-
sumed:
~And who could forbear another
sr,fIe at the thought CT the young
widow on the blustery March morning
who entered her drawing room to find
that the wind had overturned the vase
which contained her husbands re-
mains?
"'Pshaw.' she said, now isn't it Just
like George to throw his ashes all
aver nv new Kirmanshah rug!'"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
why PEOPLE GO TO
CANADA

Those who are wondering why the
Number OF Americans going 20 Canada
year by year increases ia the rates
that 1t does, would not be so surprised
We're they to accompany one of the
numerous excursions that are being
run under the auspices of the Govern
ulent from several of the states, and
remain with the settler until he gets
onto the free homesteads, which. as
stated by Speaker Champ Clark. in the
Y. ). senate the other day, comprises
100 acres of the most fertile soil and
with remarkably easy settlement con-
ditions. Then watch the results,
whether it be on this free homestead
of 100 acres or ON land which he may
purchase at from SIS. to $40. per acre,
fully as good as the $500. and $3.50.
per acre land of his native state, and
which his means will not permit his
purchasing. On the part OF the mem
bers of the U. S. Senate and Congress
there is nothing but praise for Canada.
Canadian laws and Canadian lands al
though tho reasonable desire is shown
In their remarks, that they pass legis-
lation, (Which is very praiseworthy)
that will make the land laws of the
United States much easier.
1t is the success of the American
settler in Canada that attracts others,
and when experiences such as the fol-
lowing are related to the friend back
home" is it any wonder that increased
interest is aroused and determina-
ton arrived at. to participate in the
new-found way up in Canada that
means wealth and health and all that
accompanies it.
William Johnston, who formerly
lived at Alexandra, Mimi, settled in
the Alberg District near Battle River
and in writing to one of the Canadian
Government agents, located in the
United States says I'VE have had no
failures of crops during our nilse years
in Canada. / threshed 1908 bushels of
wheat and 1888 bushels of oats in 1911,
off my 100 acres. This is a beautiful
country. keep six good work horses
and milk seven cows, getting good
prizes for butter and eggs. We get
our coal for $500 per ton at the mine,
about one mile from the farm. Am
about one and half miles from fine
school, AS for the cold weather 1t is
much milder here than in Minnesota,
where / lived for 81 years. Our we'll
is S5 feet deep and we have fine wa
ter. Wild land is selling for SIS.
to $25. per acre. Improved farms are
much higher. am well satisfied with
the country, and would not sell unless
got big price, as we have all done
well here"
Good reasons to account for the
number going to Canada.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
Nothing Lost.

"Mr. Chairman" said the orator.
who had already occupied the plat
form for twenty minutes, amid many
intersections from the audience. MIR.
Chairman May ] appeal on point
of order? There is really SO much
desultory conversation going on in
parts of the hall that it is impossible
for me to hear a word am saying"
Voice from the Back OF the Hall
Don't be downhearted; you're not
missing muehl
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
RASH ALL OVER BABY'S BODY
Itched So He Could Not Sleep

"On July q. 1909, we left Boston for
q trip to England and Ireland, taking
baby with us. After being in Ireland
a few days nasty rash came out all
over his body. We took him to doc
tor who gave us medicine for him.
The trouble started in the form of
rash and was all over baby's body,
head and face, at different times. 1t
irritated, and he would scratch it with
all his might. The consequence was
1t developed into sores, and we were
afraid it would leave nasty sears On
his face.
when we reached England we took
baby to another Doctor who said his
condition was due to change of food
and climate, and gave more medicine.
fhe rash got no better, and 1t used to
Itch and burn at night SO bad that the
child could not sleep. He was COM
pletely covered with it at different
times. 1t was at this time that my
mother advised us to try Cuticura
Soap and Ointment After using Cuti-
cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment for
about nine months the places disap-
peared. There are not any scars, or
other kind of Disagreement, and baby
is completely cured by the Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We have no far
Their trouble with baby's skin. Moth
ing stopped the itching, and allowed
baby to sleep but Cuticura Soap and
Cuticura Ointment" (Signed) Mrs.
Margaret Gum, 20 Burrell ST., Rox-
bury, Mass, March IL, 1911.
Although Cuticura Soap and Olnt-
ment are sold everywhere, a sample
of each, with 32-page book, will be
mailed free on application to Cuti-
eura," Dept. L, Boston.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
WANT TO REDEEM COUNTY
Non-Partisans Plan to Gust Socialist
Officehoders Next Falls at
Extra Session Desired.

Milwaukee.-If Gov McGovern
can be persuaded to send a message
to the legislature at the special ses-
sion to convene on April 30, on the
subject of non-partisan elections, an
effort will be made to have a bill
passed providing for non-partisan
county elections.
If the legislature fails to pass a
non-partisan bill, efforts will be
made to conduct a non-partisan coun-
ty campaign here next fall similar
to the one which has ousted the so
cialists in the city
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
SEES SHORT EXTRA SESSION
Gov. McGovern Believes Work of
Legislature VIII Be Much
Preliminary Work Done.

Madison-Gov. McGovern believes
that the special session of the legis-
lature, which conyenes here on April
80, need not last longer than week
The legislative reference bureau has
drafted bills on all of the subjects
that can be considered at the spe-
ciaI session under the governors call
and copies are being sent to inter
ested parties and their attorneys for
consideration.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
suffrs gIst Statement lied.

Madison Mary. Swain Wagner of
the American Suffragettes, has filed
a statement with the secretary Of
state showing that s395 was spent
by that organization from January
/ to April / in efforts to influence
Wisconsin voters. Most of this went
to Miss Pankhurst. the English lee
turer and for hall rent, etc.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12

Madison-About half a million
bushels of pedigreed barley were
grown in Wisconsin last year, ac-
eording to Prof r. A. Moore of the
agronomy department of the College
of Agriculture of the University Of
wisconsin. Half of Wisconsin's bar
ley is used for mailing; one-fourth
for feeding purposes; and one-fourth
for seed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12

Madison. Claiming The right to
register as a voter because he was
born in Hawaii, Kim Tong Ho, a
Chinese student. was turned down
by the election officials. but finally
voted when President Van Hise and
Prof. w. J. Meek, as freeholders
youched for him.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
Do Not Fear Spring Flood.

Neenail.-Millmen here at the
head of the Fox river water power,
no not fear spring floods. The snow
has gone off gradually. Reports from
up state are to the effect the lakes
and rivers are normally full and good
water power is expected with the rise
of Lake Winnebago
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12

keeping. / was not
feeling well and
could hardly drag
myself along. / had
such tired feelings,
my back ached, my
sides ached, | had
bladder trouble aw-
fully bad, and | could
noteator sleep. Ihad
headaches, too, and
became almosta ner.
vous wreck. My doc
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
Elect Only Socialist Mayor.

Plainield.- Bancroft elected the
only socialist city or town executive
in Wisconsin, H. l.. Kellogg, who
on election day announced himself
an Independent candidate for chair
man of the village and defeated his
only opponent by II votes.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
a Quarter Century

Before the public. Over Five Million Free
Samples given away each year The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes for Tired, Aching, Swollen
Tender feet. Sample free. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12
Fined for Sunday Opening

Sparta. local saloonkeep-
ers were convicted of violating the
Sunday closing law. The complaints
we're sworn out by the Rev. Fried
rich of Kendall The defendants
were fined $40 and costs each.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-12

Sheboygan-To teach their people
the English language, $50 Austrians
of this city have organized an asso-
citation, capitalized at $1,000 and
will conduct a modern school room.