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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
CLEARING LAKE OF WEEDS.

An ingenious Device Used by the City
of Harrisburg With Great Success.
Several years ago the city of Harris
burg, Pa, was greatly troubled by u
lake about mile long that formed in
one Of its principal parks owing to the
completion of a floed control works.
The ground submerged by the lake
was former swamp, and by the mid
die of the summer the lush grass. cat
o-nine tails and spatter dock had
grown far abcye the surface of the
water. seriously Interfering with the
passage Of boats and canoes and Civ
ing the lake the general appearance of
a neglected swamp.
The question was finally solved in
novel and very satisfactory manner.
a weed saw was purchased at a small
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25

now INDIVIDUAL IDEAS HAVE SPOILED A
STREET ~ AN ENGLISH TOWN.
Impose restrictions on the use Of pri-
vate land so that the communitys
needs shall be observed These needs
extend not only to sanitation and safe
building construction, but include
adaptation Of buildings to their sur
oundin-S, distances of buildings from
and relation to streets and public
places. creation of zones for industry,
business or residence and prohibition
or regulation Of uusightiy objects
THE courts have chosen to limit the
police powers to health and safety on
the ground that more extensive APP
plication would violate the constitu-
ton both as 20 taking without compen-
sation and without due course of law
Yet no one can doubt that the city Of
the future win need to enforce har-
mony of buildings. the setting back OF
buildings in certain AREAS. the limlta-
ton of heights and to some extent the
segregation of residential. business and
industrial structures.
The community cannot carry out
any worthy plan If private owner
can build any shape anywhere and for
any purpose. The city architect in
many foreign cities has tie power to
disapprove the plans of unsuitable and
inharmonious buildings. Modern Ger
man cities like Cologne. Frankfort and
Dusseldorf have planned and restricted
their suburbs as to height of buildings.
their use and the proportion Of private
land to be covered
ut Is un.hinkable that the city must
compensate all Of the private owners
If reasonable aesthetic restrictions are
placed on their use of city land Yet
II the police powers cannot be invoked
there is no resort but 10 eminent
domain which always requires com
pensation. No city can afford 70 pay
money TO an private owners Ia make
them respect community rights. and
community rights viii 8t some tImNex.
tend 10 re@alatiue advertising signs.
harmonlgiuS buildings au1 segregatiag
industries Progressive legislation Is
required. ana if all else fails coneti-
tutiona amendments must ice made.
These should PEP general ana extend
police powers 70 reasonable oesthrflc
objects rather thap 10 enuuer3ta tbe
various forps OF community nvcossi-
ties
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
BRITISH GROUSE HUNTERS.
No Business Is Allowed to Interfere
With Their Sport.

No Business Is Allowed to Interfere
With Their Sport.
The grouse hunting season in Britain
opens on Aug. u. On that Gay every
Englishman and every Scot who makes
any pretension to a standing in society
goes cunning for two weeks at least
Nothing is allowed to stand in the way
of this annual diversion For a week
or two preceding this outing business
Is of little consequence. Everything
10 receive any attention ut all must re
late in some way to guns and dogs
year or SO ago a New York man had
occasion TO 20 TO London TO meet a
British lnancier to put the finishing
touches to "a matured business propo-
sition He arrived a couple az days be
fore the 18th OF August The dnan-
cior was not in his place eft business.
Ne, sa.3 his chief clerk; he has
gone for tAe grouse shoot He viii net
talk business with amy one do not
think be- via see YOU at AN, sir"
But" said the New Yorker. Il have
crossed the Atlantic for no other pur-
pose chan 70 see him. This business
viii not take more than hair an hour
Of his time and then I'm off for home
again"
Il should advise against your going
to his home. sir He would not receive
anybody at this time. He viii attend
10 no business"
But the New Yorker thought differ
entity. He went to the country home
Of the fuancier \ burly builder met
him ut the door To him the New
Yorker gave his card. Ii was prompt
ly returned to him
The MASTER" said the butler. will
see no one He sets out for the grouse
shooting tomorrow lie says to call.
please, in fortnight"
And the New Yorker was compelled
TO remain two weeks longer until the
EnCiishman returned from his hunt.
when the business was finished in
twenty minutes. indianapolis News.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
rnE LAKE. nEronE WEBS VINE err.

expense and work begun at once The
weed saw was little mora than steel
tape about one quarter of an inch wide
having both edges stamped ont 10 form
thorn-like teeth Upon this band 1t
intervals Of about fifteen feet were
fastened lead weights 10 compel the
saw To follow the contour of the bot
tom.
The method OF operation consisted
simply Of dragging the saw back and
forward from one end Of the lake TO
the other, This was easily accomplish.
ed by hand lines attached TO each end.
One man stayed in the middle in a
boat 10 clear the saw when il fouled,
and two more were on aathoats near
the bank TO operate II.
The water surface involved was
about 100 acres, and of this nearly 90
per cent was covered with the weeds.
Since the first cutting no signs OF the
growth have reappeared.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
Order for Adjustment Of Claims.
State Of Wisconsin,
County Court for Iron County.
In Probate.

IN PROBATE.
In the matter of the Estate of John
Norman, deceased.
Letters of administration on the es-
tate of John Norman, deceased. having
been issued to Hanna Norman on the
goth day of September, A. d. 1913.
1t is ordered, that six months from
and after this date be an are hereby
allowed for the creditors of said John
Norman TO present their claims for ex.
animation and allowance.
Ordered further, That the claims and
demands of all persons against said de.
ceased be received. examined and ad-
justed by this court at the regular
meeting thereof, to beiheld at the Pro
bate office, in the Village of Hurley,
Town of vaughn. in said county, on the
2nd Tuesday Of April, A. D. 1914, and
that notice thereof be given by public
alton of such notice for three success
i've weeks in the Iron County News. a
weekly newspaper published al the viii
lage of Hurley 10 said county.
By the Court
P.H.Aspirwall County Judge.
Dated Sept. 30th, 1913.
40I-2.8
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
PURP0SELESS PILLARS.
Owners Would Dc Better to Erect
Lights CT Flowerposs.

Owners Would Dc Better to Erect
Lights CT Flowerposs.
Many real estate firms and tract own
ers continue to erect pillars of stone or
brick ON Steet corners which are Of no
use. possess no beauty and represent a
decided Lack OF taste and good judg-
ment
Simple pillars should either curry
lights. ornamental plants and vines in
pots, vases or, better still. hollow cen
ters. or they should be finished by
parts Of walls abutting They should
never merely stand alone without use.
A fraction Of a wall on one or more
sides, Of full height against the pillar
and stepping down by sharp degrees TO
the base, would render them necessary
10 stop such winged buttresses. hut pill
lars alone are denominations and blots
on the landscape no matter how ornate
or whatever their style
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
The Seven Wise Men.

The names and characteristic aphor-
isms of the seven wise men Of ancient
Greece are as follows: Scion of Ath-
ems. Nothing in excess Theles Of
Miletus. "Suretyship brings ruin" Pit
tacus Of Mitylene. Know thine oppor
tunity;" Bias Of Priene in Caria, Too
many workers spoil the work. Chilon
Of Sparta. Know thyself;" Cleobulus
OF Rhodes. Moderation is the chief
good. and Fernandez OF Cor,nth. Fore
thohghr in ak things
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
HARMONY IN PRIVATE
BUILDINGS NECESSARY.
Edward M. 5assett Would Make II
Compulsory by Law.

No community can carry out any
worthy plan if any individual can
build any shape anywhere and for any
purpose, says New York expert.
The legal sides Of city pIanning-the
police power to control housing condi-
lions. height of buildings and similar
matters that are developing In this age
of progress-were discussed by Edward
NJ. Bassett Of New York before the re-
cent national conference on city plan
ming. In a paper which was heard
with interest he said:
Broad exercise Of community control
Of the use Of private property is requi-
site The city should have the power to
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
WE BELIEVE
rhat homemakina should be

That homemakina should be
regarded as a profession.
That right living should be the
fourth n" in education.
That health is the duty and
business of the individual, i'll
ness Of the physician.
That the spending OF money is
as important as the earning Of
the money.
That the upbringing of the
children demands more study
than the raising Of chickens.
That the homemaker should be
as alert TO make progress in her
life work as the business or pro-
tessional ran.-American School
of Home Economies.
e.. 4. >. 4.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25

"What makes you stand on one foot
and move your shoulders in that way?"
asked the snipe
We'll" replied the crane. there's no
chance Of my learning to sing. so I'm
practicing to see # can't become a
classic dancer. ashington Star.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
IRON BELT

Capt. Hedin was in the Belt last
Thursday attending to business.
DR.. Urquhart has sold his house to
John Kyro.
Miss Edna Savage of Hurley visited
in the Belt last Saturday.
Mr.. Tom Wright and family of Iron
wood visited Capt. Stevens Sunday.
William Trembath and family are
leaving the Belt and will go to Ram,
sey for the pres snt.
Mr.A Gramphy' family will leave
for their home in Ashland.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
Fathers inconsistency

Father win splash around in two
feet of water and ruin good suit of
clothes ia save articles in a strangers
house during a thirty cent fire. But if
the pan Under the icebox flows over he
viii 60 upstairs and wake mother so
she can come down and mop it up
Cincinnati Enquirer
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
Civic clearinn hnnsn

The Improvement clubs Of Sar An
tonic, Tex, have established a civic
clearing house to constitute common
meeting place f0r all such organiza.
tons and to foster civic pride.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
NEIGHBORH0OD NEWS NOTES
CEDAR

CEDAR
Oscar Anderson transacted business
in Ashland Thursday.
VIM. Werder made his usual trip
here Monday.
James. Mckenzie was over from Cur
ney Sunday.
Dan Reid Of Hurley was seen on our
street Thursday.
Elizabeth Innis spent Sunday at
home.
Mrs. L. S. Crandall went TO Hurley
Tuesday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
Notice for Application for Letters
Of Administration.
Iron County Court--ln Probate

iron County Court--ln Probate.
State Of Wisconsin,
County of Iron
In the matter Of the estate Of Paul
PlavcIc, deceased.
On this l4th day of October. A. D.
1919, upon reading and filing the peti.
tion of Katharine Playcic stating that
she is the widow of Paul Plavcic, de-
ceased, of the county of Gogebic, Mich.
igan, who died interstate. on or about
the 22nd day of July. 1918. and pray.
ing that Katharine Plavcic be appoint
ed administrators of the estate of said
deceased.
IL Is Ordered, That said application
be heard before me, at the probate Of
flee, in the village.of Hurley. Town of
Vaughn, on the 4th day of November,
A. d. 1913. at 10 O clock A. NJ.
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That no
tice of the time and place appointed
for hearing said application be given
to all persons interested by publishing
copy of this order for three weeks
successfully in the Iron County News,
a news paper printed in said county,
previous to the time appointed for said
hearing.
By the court,
7. II. Aspinwall.
42-5-4-5 County Judge.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
ASHLAND STEAM DYE WORKS
NJ. Hall, Prop.

VI. I1dIIl FIOp.
100 +. I'd, St. Ashland, Wis
Our agent calls and delivers every We'd
nesday Headquarters at Senate Hotel
Hurley
Garment dry cleaned, pressed and re-
pared, Alterations neatly done. Furs
renovated; Hats cleaned and reblocked.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25
DOES THIS FIT your

We should regard one infamed
of no love for mis- city or desire
TO serve It as a useless character.
DR., John Ii. Finley. President
Of College Of Ccty of New York.
3. !. !.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1913-10-25

Dated Sept. 30th, 1913.
1912 8
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26
EXPERT E.NSHzAeiE FEEDING.

In tuesdays issue of The News appeared an
announcement. which is fraught with potential
promise for the entire Panhandle country. That
announcement was to the effect that United States
Department of Agriculture expert would he sent
to this section this fall to direct the feeding OF
cattle and other livestock ensllage.
The News believes that every raiser and ship
per OF livestock in the Panhandle should take adj
vantage of this expert supervision. he worth ct
the sllo and sage feeding has been more strongly
demonstrated during the past year and the add
uonal returns thercfrom have been sufficient to
convince the most skeptical that the silo is mon
cy maker for the owner
The News believes that hundreds OF silos will
be Installed within the near future where only a
few have been IN use hitherto The greatest re-
suits will be assured 10y correct and intelligent
start This may be assured by the instruction
which will be gwen 10y the government agent
This IS by every right OF climate. crops and
general conditions stock farming country. Upon
this industry depends in greatest measure the more
rapid development OF this country. And the silo.
properly constructed and properly operated will
bring this industry to its highest iulfment within
less than a decade
Get ready for the expert, and for ensllage.
feeding under his direction Mr. Stockman- arm.
e. The results will more than compensate for
the effort.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26
RAILWAY BUSINESS FOR APRIL.

The total operating revenues OF the railroads
for April were 1921. 362 424 an increase over
those Of April of last year Of S22. 966 IN the
aggregate. or 9 per cent per mile Of line. This
was whitfield down by advance in operating
expenses Of l2.3 per cent per mile OF line to an
increase in net operating revenue OF 5 834 074 in
the aggregate. or 4 per cent per mile Of line.
The amount Of this net operating revenue was
S5B.337434 Taxes for the month took slO 4bZ.
402. an increase per mile Of ~ per cent; this and
shrinkage IN revenue from outside operations lett
operating income amounting to $375l6,273, an
increase of Ssl0.427 or less than ! per cent per
mile Of line This aggregate operating income OF
the III 30 miles amounts to S2l4 per mile Tor
the month. Of 81 per mile OF line per day,
It is the operating income to which the rail
roads must look for betterments, improvements
new construction, and for interest on bonds and
dividends Except for the fact that there was an
anthracite coal strike in April OF last year this OPP
Grating income for the railways as whole would
no, have averaged an increase, and for the rail
ways Of the eastern group would have been less
this year than last, instead OF increasing 40 per
cent I, was lower per mile OF line for these rail-
ways IN April 1912, by 80 per cent than IN April
1911 and 5.B per cent greater IN Apni ~ J.
than IN April. 1910 For the railways OF the SOU
,hern group this operating income per mile OF line
was los per cent less than in April, l9lZ; less
IN April 1912. by 70 per cent than IN April
1911. and less in April, l9l by 40 per cent
than in April. 1910 For the railways OF the
western group this operating income per mile OF
line was 2 per cent less than IN April VIZ;
greater in April 1912. by 2l per cent than IN
April I9l less in April l9ll by l2.3 per cent
than in April 1910.
These figures are from the summary OF rev
enues and expenses OF the steam railways tor the
month of April compiled by the Bureau OF Rail
way Economics from their reports to the Inter
state Commerce Commission. and cover the re-
turns OF about ninety per cent OF the steam rail
way mileage Of the country.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26
LINE UP FOR THE FAIR

The committees named at the recent reorgan-
ration meeting at the Chamber OF Commerce are
already in the field in the interest OF the Panhandle
State Fair project
The News bespeaks for these progressives the
most thoughtful consideration at the hands OF the
citizenship OF the entire Panhandle
No project offered in recent years has carried
with IT greater possibilities for large and notable
achievement No project which might promise
greater development OF all worthy industries of
this section of the southwest No project is en-
titled to more enthusiastic endorsement al the
hands of the people who will directly benefit from
its splendid contamination.
Line up for it, Make it your fair our fair the
fair of all the Panhandle For all will reap rich
results from an annual showing OF the products of
this good country.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26
ANOTHER R-SHlP QUESTION.

a dozen wears ago who would have thought
that the aeroplane would become common as to
be regarded as nuisance by persons congregated
together for the purpose OF witnessing an exhI-
bition of sportp Would any have seriously
claimed that within decade the ship would be
in such general use that it is about to be regarded
as a pest in certain direotionsp Yet such Is md
Gated by the general protest which has gone up
from the New York press and the demand tor
the passage of laws to regulate the flying oi these
machines over the heads OF people gathered IN a
body. The occasion OF these oitenses' 1t seems
have been several all in the vicinity OF New York.
and eliminating at the International polo match
at the Meadow Brook Club. where 1t is alleged
the safety of 10000 spectators was menaoed by
he number of bird men and the almost UMPIRE
cedented nature of their daring.
Il has been observed that any legislation con
cerning the regulation of air craft would necessar
iIy be Of novel kind and some difficulty may APP
pear in getting law or set OF laws covering the
matter that woull not be in conflict with individual
rights and that would at the same time give the
desired relief There has never been a tune when
a nuisance could not be abated, especially nun
sance carrying with il menace to the pubic safe
~. a law on this ground il upon no other seems
likely to be forthcoming. A much PrettIer ques-
ton. We believe is the one that may possibly be
involved in the enforcement Of the law. Suppose
club secures an injunction against flying over ITS
grounds and the airman chooses to violate IT. who
is there to stop himp Or who is to serve the IN
Junction upon him il he is within the state only at
times when he happens to be hyingp 1t is true
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

II you are suffering with any old
running or lever sores. ulcers, bo.ls
eczema or other skin troubles. &C. a
box OF Buck.en's Arnica Salye and
you will get relief promptly. Mr.
Bruce Jones OF Birmingham. Aia
suffered from an ugly ulcer for nine
months and Bucklen's' Arnica Sal'e
cured her iu two weeks. VIII hep
you. Only sc. Recommended b.
Amarillo Drug Store.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Only morning Newspaper in the Amarillo
Country. Covers the Panhandle of Texas. Fast
ern New Mexico. Southern Colorado and Western
Oklahoma from twelve to twenty-four hours in
advance Of Denver. Dallas Fort Worth. Oklahoma
City. and other papers carrying telegraphc dis.
patches.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

that should he alight he may be apprehended
Blu, Of what avail are rapid transportatons. the
telegraph. telephone, wireless and all modem
methods Of intercepting iugitves II the gentleman
should decide to return to his own state without
coming down to the eahh}-Chhstian Science
Monitor
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

The Daily News will be delivered by carrier
anywhere in Amarillo. OF by mail outside OF the
city. for 500 q year. or Soc month. in advance
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Newpor, has two policewomen, and the ultra
ultras are said to be duckng for cover
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Juarez is getting ready for her usual summer
sport. by planting cannon to repel invasion.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Mulberry trees in Manhattan, Kansas are to
be grubbed out and burned because the irut on
the sidewalks discolors the ladies skirts Show
ing that Kansas women have not yet taken to the
abbreviated style.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Former Vice President Fairbanks ups and as
serverates that the c. o. T. isn't dead II Char
ley isn't. the party isn't.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

The reason Bill Sulzer hash said all he thinks
OF Charley Murphy is that the language isn't ex-
pressive enough
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Fort Worth pastor says Christianity has two
SIDES True. Inside and outside
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

We hope the decision against ButtermiIk Low
rey doesn't drive him to drink
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Misprnt in a contemporary gives the name
of Tom Green's husng capital as Can Angelo.
Our opinion is that Angelo can.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Dr. Mussellman declares the schools OF Texas
entirely too bookish HIS very name would
indicate a tendency toward athletics.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Minority Leader Mann characterized PresI
dent Wilson's message on the currency question
as bunk" Maybe so. Blu, not the kind Mann
is familiar with.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

AUSTIN. Texas June 2j.--Goycr-
nor Colquitt Is just In receipt Of
some additional data from the MeXi-
can archives. relating to the old Ala
NO. Ills visit 10 San Antonio this
week and the resumption OF work on
the restoration of the Alamo is
more or less connected with this ad-
ditional Information
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-06-26

Entered as second-class matter at the post.
office at Amarillo. Texas. under the act Of March
;. 1879.
The Detroit times., 1913-12-27

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IT also
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