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The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
LOVE OF ART NOT REQUIRED
Mans lnsensibility to the Beautiful
Understood When He Revealed
His Lies Occupation.

AS they passed the soldiers monu-
ment in the public square of small
town he turned to his right compan.
ion and said:
Pretty bad, eh?''
What's pretty bad?"
why, this monument. Awful, isn't
1t, to put those things up all over this
fair land? No art in EN-"
II rather like 'em."
Rather like 'em, Ell? / suppose you
think that pile of chimneys over there
is pleasing to the eye?"
mot bad"
What do you think of those fright
full advertising chromos on the land.
scape?"
Pretty good"
you'd like the interior of a New
York theater-I believe"
Splendid"
Ever heard of art?"
Never"
do you mean to say, sir, that some
of the sublimest notes of the human
heart meet no response in your bo-
som? Have you no taste, no judg-
ment, no sense of anything harmoni-
GUS? Are you lost to the fitness of
anything at all? Great heavens, sir!
Where did you come from? Who are
your"
81, sir, am the heartless wretch who
arrang0S the daathhed scenes in the
moving picture shows. Life.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Premium for State Fair.

The premium list for the Wisconsin
1915 state fair at Milwaukee, Septem-
Der Is to II, was issued. and $4,000
copies were mailed to prospective ex-
hibitors and others. In connection
with the publication of the premium
list, Secretary Oliver e. Remey of the
state fair board issued a statement
which in part follows:
This year will make new era in
the history of the Wisconsin state fair.
The fair has been revised, several de-
partments have been added and one.
the Fine Arts department. has been
dropped
Because Of recent prevalence Of
the foot-and-mouth disease the cattle,
horse, swine, sheep and poultry classi.
ications have been closed to all but
Wisconsin exhibitors, and without re-
ducing the number of premiums and
amount of money to be awarded.
The 1915 state fair, therefore, Is
strictly a Wisconsin show. Exhibitors
all over the state are showing lively
interest in their respective depart
ments, and reports from department
superintendent indicate that all rec
ords will be broken in number of ex.
hibitors. AS Wisconsin is unusually
strong in all of the departments men,
toned, this means that quality will be
of the highest standard.
Last year "a counties sent county
exhibits. This year to date, five coun-
ties. Marinette, Eau Claire, Douglas,
Calumet and Richland have been add
ed to the list of counties exhibiting.
Among new departments added to
this years fair is one for boys and
girls agricultural clubs all over the
state, in charge of Prof T. l. Bewick
of the University of Wisconsin's agri-
cultural college. The membership Of
these clubs runs well into the thou
sands, and all organizations are show.
ing lively interest in state fair COM
petitions. The state champion will
be given trip to the Panama-Pacific
exposition.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Parade for Wisconsin Day.

An industrial parade in which Wis
consin-made goods will be shown will
start the festivities in connection with
the celebration of Wisconsin day at
the Panama-Pacific exposition on
August 9, the anniversary of the death
of Solomon juneau
All Wisconsin manufacturers have
been asked to notify their California
representatives to cooperate with the
officials in celebration of the day.
John T. Murphy of Superior, one of
the commissioners, conferred with
William George Bruce of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers association
recently regarding the celebration and
was assured the support CT Milwaukee
manufacturers.
There will be little expense in con-
nection with the parade California
representatives of Wisconsin con-
Germs will take charge of floats Bands
will be furnished by exposition authori-
ties.
1t is also planned to have the prin-
ciple stores in San Francisco make
special displays on August 9, showing
Wisconsin made goods in attractive
manners
After the parade, the visitors will
go the Wisconsin buildings, where
the celebration will be continued
Speeches will be made and an enter
tainment given.
Arrangements are now being made
for speaker. Governor Philip has
been asked to deliver the principal adj
dress, but previous engagement may
prevent his attending.
Roy L. Donley, president of the Cali
fornia-Wisconsin society, is taking an
active interest in making the day
success and will have general charge
of the celebration.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
INFORMATION EASY TO GIVE
Daddy Happily In Possession OF
knowledge as to Where One Vac.
uum Was Located.

The good man had just been IN.
formed by the only person who could
possibly possess the information that
he hadn't an ounce of sense, that he
had never had an ounce of sense, and
that there was not the remotest
chance that he ever would have an
ounce Of sense.
Having been assured on these
points, the good man turned to his
paper, only to be interrupted by his
young son and heir:
Father" asked the boy, what is
vacuum and where can I find one?"
my boy" replied the good man, eff
we are to assume that your mother is
qualified to speak on the subject,
possess the only real vacuum in the
neighborhood and, for your further in
formation, it is situated just between
my collar and the glossy open space
where l used to grow hair"
you mean your dome?"
Eyes, my son, that is the family vac
uum."
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
University to Get $4,s45,37o.


Inc joint finance committee of the
legislature have arrived at approxi-
mate results in determining the uni
versity appropriations for the coming
Dlennium. The total appropriations. as
they now stand, are $4,s45,370. These
ngures will be changed, it is said. be-
fore the final report Of the committee
is made. In case the central board of
education bill is passed in form other
than it. now is and the Cretney bill
abolishing university inspection OF
high schools is approved by the legis-
lature other changes will be necessary
AS compared with the appropriation
granted by the legislature, the present
ngures reduce the university grant
$1,294,70S.
The total cut in the amounts asked
Tor and those granted by the finance
committee for operation according to
the present figures is $305. 6S2.16. The
largest decrease is in the requested
appropriation of the college of agri-
culture, $635,S84 being asked for and
$562,310 being granted. The next
largest cut is for university extension
work, $43,600 being cut from the re-
quested appropriation.
The committee has taken $525, 12215
from the asked for appropriation for
capitol purposes, the biggest slice be-
Ing $199,100 from the physical plant
request.
1t is said that unless something un-
foreseen causes revamping of the
present results, that the tlgures will
remain the same when the final report
is entered.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Pooling the Enemy.

Rain was falling steadily as the
weary cyclist plodded on through the
English mud. At last he spied fig
ure walking toward him through the
gloom.
Gladly he sprang off his machine
and asked the native:
"How far off is the village of Pop
pleton"
"Just 10 miles the other way, sir, -
was the reply.
"The other way!" exclaimed the
cyclist. "But the last sign post
passed said it was in this direction"
"Ah," said the native, with know
ing grin, "but, We see, we turned that
there post round so as to fog those
ere Zeppylings!"- Pittsburgh Chron-
Photograph
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
BIG INCREASE Of
FARM PRODUCTS
Province of Alberta Shows In
crease of Over 20 Millions.

Figures just complied by the public
ity branch of the provincial depart
ment show that last year, notwith-
standing that quite third of the prov
tnce was affected by the drought to
very serious extent, the total value
of agricultural products actually pro-
duced in the province showed an in
crease of over twenty million dollars
over that Of the previous year. AL
though southern Alberta had a bad
year agriculturally, the province as a
whole experienced a period Of great
prosperity. due principally to mixed
farming, which is becoming more gen.
eral with each succeeding year.
The value of mixed farming, in fact,
was never better illustrated than last
year as the value of the animals
slaughtered and sold alone equaled
the value of the spring wheat crop,
without taking into consideration the
value of the butter, milk, cheese. poul-
try, vegetables, and other by-products
of the farm.
Oats was the banner grain crop,
1,147,3S2 acres being seeded, and pro-
ducing 34,397,117 bushels, or 3015 to
the acre. Sold at an average of SOC
per bushel, these yielded revenue Of
$17,19S,55S. Comparatively little win
ter wheat was produced, the yield be-
ing little short of one million BUSH
els, but the spring wheat crop
amounted to 15,1O2,0S3 bushels, the
yield per acre being 1926. At an aver
age of $1.35 per bushel, the value Of
the spring wheat crop was therefore
$20,387,S12. The total production of
barley was 7,S47,640 bushels, which, at
55c per bushel, yielded revenue Of
$4,316,202.
Other productions were as follows:
Flax, 207,115 bushels, $310,672.00; rye,
261,S43 bushels, $196, 90; speltz, A.
7O7 bushels, $32,030O0; hay, 100000
tons, $2,500,000; potatoes, four million
bushels, 100000; turnips three mil
lion bushels, $750,000; carrots, 100000
bushels, $1S0,000; mangolds, 100000
bushels, $320,000; animals slaughtered
and sold $20,000,000; butter and
cheese, $1,5O0,OOO; milk, $3,000,000;
wool clip. 100000 pounds, 100000;
fish, $195,0O0; game and furs. $780,
600; horticultural products, $150,000;
poultry and products, $2,650,0O0.
The total of the agricultural prod
ucts is given as $7S,516,S91, as COM
pared with $5S,O9S,0S4 in 1913.
The statistics also show that the
value of the live stock in the province
at the end Of the year was $110,044,-
$50, this being an increase of $780,
845 over the previous year. There
were 609,125 horses, 750,7S9 swine,
501,18S sheep, 192,905 dairy cows, 1885,
OBS other cows, 19O,923 beef cattle and
$4,000 other tle.-Advertisement
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
LOOK YOUR BEST
AZ to Your Hair and Skin, CutIcura
Will Help You. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. These
fragrant super-creamy emollients pre-
serve the natural purity and beauty
of the skin under conditions which,
If neglected, tend to produce state
of irritation and Disagreement.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Easily Pleased.

Guess I'd better order few going
away gowns" said she brightly.
nix on the going-away gowns, my
DEAR" said her husband gloomily. II
can't afford to take you anywhere
this summer"
Cali right was the cheerful re-
spouse. Then I'll just order few
staying at home gowns"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
The Effects Of Opiates,

INFANTS are Pecary susoepbe to opium and it's various
smallest opiates changes the
mental craving for alcohol narcotics in later life
result Of dosing with oaes narcotics children quiet
IN voidabe.
The administration Of Anones Drops Cas Soothing syups and
children
dece and the druggist should not be it. Children who are i'll
themw ilfuly
Casoria contains narcotics If 1t bears the IF
O 81. Fletcher. IN <L[lNx-A.
CastOria always the signature flX /LX
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Temporary Reverse

Fogarty Ca moderate drinker)-Ill
bet We tn Rooshians are beginning t.
feel tn loss iv vodka.
Flaherty (warmly)-Don't We lose
any Shape over it, Mark me wur-ruds,
they'll retake it ag'in before long
Puck.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Berlin Society.

what are you wearing that long
face for, professor?"
Reason enough, doctor. I've just
been to call on my old friend Privy
Councillor Schulze-and what should
/ do but leave my bread ticket instead
of my visiting card"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Lesser Evil.

II see they are having fresh earth
quake shocks in California
Eyes; criticized as it is, l prefer
our ground rent system to the one
they have out there"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

Sometimes man goes to church
on Sunday rather than spend the day
at home.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Eye Remedy for Red, WeSk, Watery
Just Eye comfort. Write for Book of the Eye
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

When a mans sins find him out
they are apt to hang around until he
comes in again.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

Boldness is adorable in a man, but
deplorable in a woman.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
consequences,

How uppish that girl isl"
mo wonder. Her father made his
money building skyscrapers."
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

The matchmaker sells watches and
the taller watches cells.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

A friend is always glad to lend you
SIS when he hasn't got it.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

A mans '''for ever" is just about as
long as a woman's five minutes"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

When a young man or clock gets
too fast a setback is necessary.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Adopt State Fair Plan.

Adopt State Fair Plan.
The state fair will get the appropria-
ton of $255,OO0. made by the legisla-
ture of 1913, but it will be extended
over period of five years,
Senator Everett introduced in the
senate bill to clear up the situation
regarding this appropriation. The bill
amends the act of 1913, appropriating
S255,000 for the state fair. 1t is pro-
vided that the appropriation shall ex-
tend over five years: the first year
$4,000 will be available, and $4,000
for each succeeding year for four
years.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
Wrono Document.

The Tommy" on leave from the
front had been given free railway
pass to- take him home to see his
people, and utilized part of his brief
holiday to get married. On the re-
turn journey, when the ticket inspector
asked to see his pass, he produced by
accident his marriage certificate.
The inspector handed the paper
back with a glimmer of smile.
This is a ticket for very long
and wearisome journey, young man"
he said, "but not on this line"
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16
STATE NEWS BRIEFS

Kenosha.-The town of Randall in
the western part of this county start
ed a cleanup and every summer re-
sort in the town was raided. A wagon
load of gambling devices was con-
fiscated. Five proprietors were brought
to Kenosha and fined $25 and costs.
Kenosha.-The body of William
Goodfellow, aged fourteen, who was
drowned in Paddock lake, was recov-
cred. The body had caught in the
weeds in twenty-five feet of water.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1915-07-16

China has a government lottery.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-23
esfs StlaElY paCvol1fD
SEEK TROPHIES OF THE WAR
curio Dealers Willing to Pay High
Prices for Mementoes, Which
They Hope to Sell.


Curio dealers from England and
from the continent are reported to be
in the vicinity of the battlefields in
northern France endeavoring to buy
trophies Of the war, which they hope
In time may be valuable. They find.
1t is said, some difhculty in driving
bargains. Amateurs who have come
into possession of trophies hold them
for high prices or will not sell on any
consideration. It is recalled that after
the American Civil war came to an
end bookseller in the Bermudas,
when the cargoes Of the blockade rum
ners in the harbor of Hamilton were
sold at auction, bought a number of
package cases without the least knowl-
edge OF their contents. Among these
were several boxes Of brass buttons
consigned to the Confederate army
for nse on soldiers uniforms. Some
twenty years later tourists discovered
these old Confederate buttons. A New
York dealer made high bid for the
entire supply. This bid was refused.
and these buttons for which in the
war-torn years small fraction of
a cent was paid, have been selling at
rs cents and 81 each.
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-23
Stood laughing Down At Her.

Of the principal event Of the day, the
arrival Of the evening mall. q crowd
had begun to gather, the usual mot
ley crowd of a summer resort on the
coast. The sight Of the Mary Glou.
cester, steaming gracefully into port,
was greeted with q gay futter of
handkerchiefs and straw hats, and
Billy and Bartlett. standing where the
yacht would dock, were soon the cen.
ter of the laughing, merry crowd,
ready and eager to welcome home the
stout widow, her unfortunate chaperon
and the two Supplements" as VII
lage wag called the fat Henry and the
slim BERTHE.
As the yacht drew near. the widows
corpulent form was seen by the rail,
on one side tall youth, and on the
other. two. side by side and apparent
ly In no very good humor.
Three, by George" cried Blatts. .
prosperous brewer from Milwaukee.
She left here with two and returns
with three. Where did she get him,
BartlettT
But Bartlett did not answer, did not
hear. The gang.plank had been low.
cred and he was watching In numb
fascination, the tall youth walking be-
sfde the widow. her ridiculous dog -
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-23
SYNOPSIS.

The Watermelon and James. two
tramps bantering each other regarding
their PERSONAL appearance decide e, 20
tSer eampanon n aGae NIX Mike. c'G'e1 Se the judge
as to who is the better looking Water
melon discovers young man batnins
sitting In an automobile he discovered
standing empty by the roadside. General
Cross'nan and his daughter. Henrietta.
is disabled. the general proffers assist
ance Watermelon hands him card
bearing the. name William Hargraye
the cotton cosper in Wall street few
days before. He invites him to dine with
them Watermelon Is Introduced to Bart
lett a big Wall street operator. and his
daughter. Billy. with whom he proceeds
e. fall In love Bartlett who has been
keep the supposed broker with him for
week while he works coup In the
market He wires Instructions to HIS
telegraph boy tips of Bartlett.s message
to Watermelon. Watermelon decides to
1oin Bartlett and the general in weeks
tells his hobo companions Of his adven,
ture and asks them to And Ratchelor and
give him the tramp clothes, The party
cars. Late at night they come to a de-
serted house. break In and spend the
night there. In the morning Watermelon
party attempts to escape. but Is stopped
Bachelors car. Watermelon, by a clever
rlse. gets them out OF trouble. AS Bart
lett had planned the party becomes lost.
They are arrested and hailed before a
country Justice for speeding Crossman.
Bartlett and the Watermelon are robbed
OF their money and jewelry in the night.
Alphonse. the generals chauffeur. and
Bartletts car are missing. The party
proceeds in the generals car. gets lost
again and runs out Of gasoline. Water
melon and Billy go to farm house for
food Bartlett proposes to Henrietta and
" accepted. Billy starts back with the
food while Watermelon goes to ask the
farmer to tow the auto In Hurrying to
catch up with her. Watermelon finds
Riily stuck In the railroad tracks with a
train rushing down upon her. He saves
her llfe and confesses his love- Water
melon decides to sneak away In the night
and take to the road again. A fire In
the night destroys the farmers barn and
the generals car. and Watermelon de-
cides he cannot leave them yet Water
melon confesses all to Billy and tells her
he cannot marry her. Billy tells her faith
er that she wants to marry Watermelon,
but does not reveal his Identity. Bartlett
gets a message from his broker that
Hatchelor has been In town all the time.
Watcrmeion confesses all. tells him Of his
Jeroboam Martin. Bartlett tells Water
tneion that II he will come to their SUM
mer home in August as a drunken tramp
and Billy then wants him she can have
him. Watermelon shows up dressed as
d tramp
The Holly chieftain., 1915-04-23
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the little dog turned again to the
sea.
Yes. indeed. Mrs. Armitase." said
Henry Bliyen solemnly. Tell Us
truthfully. whom do you love the bet
ter, Kipling or the blessed duckems!"
Think" warned BERTHE. before
you answer. Kiplins. q great poet.
author of sentiments that will stir
mankind for all ages. sentiments that
Will ennoble. strengthen"
III i threw my blessed pet over.
would you go after him. Bertie?" de-
manded the widow, to whose mind q
question Of grave import had Just pre-
sented itself. Henry. would you?
You know now love my dainty little
kitty kit, would you save him from
cruel death for me? For my sake?"
mo HARM" said Henry with feel
Ing. shall befall the angel child while
live to protect it-her-him."
For your sake" said Berthe, II
would die"
There was a splash. surgle and
horrifed scream from the widow, as
with sudden lurch of the boat, the
little dog lost his balance and fell
overheard.
"Oh. my precious, my lamb" cried
the widow. "Bertie, save him for me-"
Yes. yes" declared BERTHE, hanging
over the rail and watching the strug-
Cling dog in the water below. "Yes,
yes, certainly"
Henry" pleaded the widow. 'If
you love me"
Trust me-" said Henry soothingly,
hiding a CLEAN of satisfaction in his
mild blue eyes. Il will have the boat
stopped"
The widows daughter and chaperon
appeared In the companionway,
flushed and sleepy. Mamma, what il
the matter?"
Caroline. my precious lamb" and
the widow motioned dramatically sea
ward. Henry. you said"
4 WILL" said Henry. II will have
the boat stopped"
will do that" cried the widow.
You jump overheard and save him"
Caroline yawned and raised her soft
white hands to her tumbled hair. DO
save him, BERTHE, I'm not equal to the
task Of comforting mamma, just now"
BERTHE looked at his immaculate
yachting clothes and hesitated.
"Ah. you do not love me-" cried the
widow. "oh. my baby, my own"
Il love you So" said BERTHE solemn
iy, Il refuse to leave you in your
grief even for a moment"
A long white arm shot over the
crest Of tumbled wave and was fol-
lowed by mans head and long, thin
body. The man swan we'll and quick.
ly and was making straight for the
now swimming dog.
"A rescue. rescue" cried Henry,
and added softly to himself. "Oh,
poppycock!"