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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
HOLIDAYS WERE GAY ONES.
War Brides" Add to Seasons Gaiety.
Spectators Bought Up Wine
for New York.
BY Ellis b. Usher.

This holiday week has, it is said,
been one of the most eXuberant in
Christmas gifts, festivities and ex-
travagant expenditures that the coun-
try has seen for long time. Gaiety
has not been confined to the benefi-
Charles of war contracts, nor to those
who have made sudden fortunes in the
stocks anonymously termed war
brides" Spectators have. for some
weeks back, been buying UP cham
payne all over the country and ship
ping ii back to New York as prepa-
ration for the holiday festivities. No
wine is to be had from Germany,
France or Italy. and ten dollars bot
tie or more ruled New Years eve,
where the bubbles sparkled, the white
lights cleaned and the bands played.
If one attempts to reflect upon such
mad frivolity in the light of the over
whelming tragedy that encompasses
the earth. il is a problem not to be
lightly treated or easily solved. to de-
termine where is the greatest exhibit
ton of human frailty. Nations that
should be the great eNemplars of NOR
al courage and civilized advancement
are battling one another in the might
lest and most deathdealing struggle
the world has ever known, or
dreamed So tremendous and 90 nv
full is II as to be utterly beyond the
mental grasp of men who cannot think
in terms of millions and tens of milh-
ons of men and treasure. A feeble
idea may be gained by reckoning that
Germany has alone put an army In
the field twice greater in numbers
than the entire population of Wiscon-
sin. and ten other nations are also en-
gagged. Only little while back a
tremor of horror ran through the
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
OUR MARINE CORPS.
It's Status In the Military orsanizs-
ton of the Nation.

The United States marine corps was
first called into existence by an act of
the Continental congress of Nov. 10,
1875. and gallantly served throughout
the Revolutionary war. Ii was dis
banded at the close of the war, April
II, 1882, but was recognized and per
manently established July IL, 1898.
From that day to this its officers and
men have been Jealous participants In
every expedition in which the navy has
engaged, and In many trying cam
paignS they have won distinction with
their brethren of the army.
1t is the gallant little corps that has
so ably assisted In fighting Americas
battles in every corner Of the globe for
more than a century. Its members are
the first men on the ground in case
of trouble with a foreign power and
the first men into battle in case of
hostillties. They have at all times
served their country faithfully both In
peace and war and have reflected great
credit upon themselves as a corps and
on the nation which they represent
Ever have they lived up to the letter
as well as the spirit Of the motto of
the corps, "Semper fidelis." Marines
serve on both land and sea, but are
trained, clothed and equipped very
much as are soldiers Of the land forces.
The military and naval services of
the United States are divided into
three separate and distinct branches
the army with It's duties on land. the
navy at sea and the marine corps.
which serves both on land and sea.
The marine corps is separate organi-
cation entirely and is under the direct
supervision of the secretary of the
navy and usually serves with the navy.
In time of war OF other public neces-
sity the president is empowered to de-
tach the marines for service with the
army.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

been reading ex-senator Isaac Ste
phenson's book, "Recollections of
Long Life" and have found it both
interesting and valuable. Especially
is this true of that portion which is
The main part of the book, devoted TO
his life and experiences as one of the
numerous men who followed the pine
tree from the St Johns river, west
ward to Puget Sound, and whose
Echildren are now ranging the wilds of
1.-THE northwestern Canadian provin-
Fees, as their forebears did the piner-
les of Michigan and Wisconsin half
century back. AS genuine person
al story it might go even more into
detail to the advantage of history yet
to be written. But it is a real con-
tribution from one who has borne a
large part, and over long range of
years, in the development of Wiscon-
sin. Uncle" Isaac tells truly, how
far it was from being "a gold mine"
or sure thing, to lumber in the ear
ly days of Wisconsin. There was
many lumberman who later died a
millionaire, whose note for 500
would not buy pair of boots just be-
fore the Civil war. G. G.. Washburn,
one of the first men to die, whose
name was linked with logs and MILL
ons of money. was one of them.
Where one hung on and became rich,
hundreds let go, between 1857 and IS
IS when prices and western settle
ment brought the turn. 1t is we'll to
have such recollections preserved and
Mr.. Stephenson has performed a pub
lie service. in preserving his. The
portion of the book devoted to recent
or comparatively recent politics, has
had more general attention, and we
suppose "Uncle" Isaac wanted to
preserve the tale to show that the
right sort of gold brick" game
will catch even the most seasoned |
traveller, and so "he got his n"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
JEWELED BOOKS.
Ancient Volumes Bound In Gold and
lncrusted With Gems.

Ancient Volumes Bound In Gold and
lncrusted With Gems.
Bibliophilsts will tell you that the
bookbinding Of the ancients has never
been eqialed. let alone surpassed.
They will extol the beauties of the
bindings Of the Byzantine period, when
books had covers of gold, silver and
copper studded with jewels. the mas
sive tones being carried In imperial
professions.
The books produced In the middle
ages were Of remarkable beauty in
wardly and outwardly. Religious man
uscripts were enriched with illumina-
lions themselves. while their covers
were of silver. gold or enamel. incrust.
ed with gems. These books were gen
orally bestowed as splendid gifts by
and churches. where they were laid on
the altar or chained to a desk.
The dukes of Burgundy were re-
nowned for their libraries. The DO
caccio" of Charles the Bold was bound
In red velvet set with five large rubies.
Another Burgundian book was velvet
bound and set with tifty-eight pearls Of
great size.
The library of Philip the Good OF
Burgundy surpassed all other book col
lections of the time 1t contained near
ly 10000 volumes, all richly illuminat
ed on vellum. with bindings of dam
ask satin and velvet, incrusted with
jewels. with clasps Of gold ant gems
Pearsons Weekly.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
Showing His Ignorance.

What on earth are you doingT' de
manded the indignant dining car con-
ductor of the novice waiter, serving
soup on straight track? Why don't
you wait till we strike curve? You
lon't know the first principles Of rail-
toading. Puck.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
Methodist EIpisa
c0pal Church,.
N1dkJlO ONAC CI Fourth Avenues
Sunday Services, Jan. 9th.

Sunday Services, Jan. 9th.
Divine Worship 10:SO, A. NJ.
The Constraining Love of Christ.
Sunday School 1880.
Junior League $50, p. NJ.
Epworth League 6:15.
Divine Worship :.
\ Universal Necessity.
On Monday night at 1880, b. o.
Peterson, Missionary inthe PHILIPPINE
Islands for 10 years, viii give an ad-
dress. Collection will be taken. Come
and hear him.
Come TO the "Home-hke Church. Z"
Harold J. Armitage,
Pastor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08
Bear This I'm Mind.

II consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy by far the best medicine in
the market for colds and Group, - says
Mrs. Albert Blosser, Lima. Ohio.
Many others are of the same opinion.
0btainable everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

The difference between salient
and a wedge depends on whether the
account was written by journalist
or a newspaper man.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

The United States bureau OF fish,
cries is developing a mosquito-eating
minnow in the Mississippi They'll
have to import whales to patrol the
Jersey shore
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Now famine of English plum pud-
ding is threatened, but we should wor-
ry so long as the good old American
supply holds out.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Some of the reports from the Oar
danelles sound like further efforts to
keep the sultan of Turkey in a cheer.
full frame OF mind.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

The grand old American dollar has
at last reached the position in the
worlds finance to which 1t is Justly
entitled,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Never be misled by the glamour OF
life. A king may rule a people and
yet be led around by the nose by his
wife.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

A Washington man named Oyster
Is being sued for a divorce, alimony
and other relief He seems to be in
q stew all right.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Ham omelet is recommended as a
cure for intoxication. II It fails to re-.
move thirst, at any rate it will reduce
hunger
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

One dollar viii buy nearly Ole
thousand eggs in rural China. but the
Chinese egg is not always above sus-
picion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

II is said that the South sea island
ers are wearing wrist watches. They
probably would take to sport shirts,
too.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

No country will be entirely civilized
until it puts the same kind OF brick
In the bach OF the house that it does
In front
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

A New York Sun writer says that
Grassland music in hospitals acceler-
ates the departure of patients. And
we believe him.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Inhabitants OF the Americas have a
perfectly good hemisphere with plenty
of room ON it. and they should stick
TO II.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Walking as healthful exercise is
championed most ardently by the man
who doesn't own an automobile.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

/ II is perhaps entertaining to read
the daily menus in the papers, but
what man wants to try them?
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

1t is said there is no gas. electricity
or candles in Constantinople. Nothing
TO do but 60 to bed.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Many fads disappear as soon as the
meanings of the long words involved
are popularity understood.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Those In position to know say
Turkish cigarettes are better since
their importation has been cut of.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Standing where the shells fly right
and left has its advantages so long
as they continue the performance.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

A mosquito will live a long time on
one man and never seek q change
OF diet.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Lighting. the experts say, is a mod
ern art; in fact, some aviators haven't
yet mastered IT completely.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

A comforting thought about praying
for peace is that prayers can do no
harm
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Wars efforts to popularize whisk.
ers and wrist watches seem hardly
worth while.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

There are said to be 10000 talking
machines in the French trenches. ADD
to the horrors OF war list.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

Some married men would be glad
to trade of their life sentence for soli-
tary confinement.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

II man did want but little here be
low probably he wouldn't get 1t.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

To be neutral one must think twice
before he speaks.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

After all. the whole trouble with the
world is that there are SO many bloed
Rinnigen people in ii.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

TO change the shape and
color of unstable brands
10 initats the Prince
Albert tidy red tin, BUT
1t 10 impossible to inai-
tate the flavor of Prince
Albert tobaccol The
patentedproeessprotech
shasl
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1916-01-08

The cutlery was great over the flo
tation of the Anglo French loan of
half billion, and a good many Wis
eonsin bankers showed the white fea-
ther and have chance to nurse their
chagrin at learning how needless they
were in the reckoning. But that half
billion was only a starter. A recent
issue of the Wall Street Journal says
this country has already loaned Ca
NADIA sl14.000,0 900 besides, and the
British bankers have borrowed $50,
coo 900 more since their big Anglo
French loan was floated, in all 1904,
GOO, 900 on English paper. Then, and
beyond all. this country has already
sent money to the Argentine, Italy,
Russia, Switzerland. Germany, Swed-
en-, Norway. Bolivia and the Repub-
lie of Panama, in all s2l5, $50, 900.
This brings our grand total of recent
loans and credits to governments up
to $3.50. $50. 900, tidy sum toward off
setting what remains of our paper in
Europe, of which we are supposed to
have already redeemed two billions.
or about half. This sort of thing is
what our spectators are getting gay
about, for our profits are, so far. pa
per profits. The day of settlement
will come after the war, and if we
proceed to initiate our values on our
prospects, we may suffer the fate Of
all inflationists. The vast money we
are making. in other words, is pre-
dieted on the paper of other people
that we are taking. 10 be paid in the
future. 1t is q good time for q man
with a head to use it and play safe. -
UNCLE TKE's BOOK FINE.
During the past few days l have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27

But " any form Of sport. eve,
AZ its soureat aspect approacbea <, .s'ia4
alignment between Washiustnn r.',',, s',s Issszt
wall street finance, the yeip woald ~. =. I.
They can set by with thinrs !. -.
anu @ ce nnahce that would tufn = Tr,s'.4
wrestler sick around the so.csii.s .auiH'la
And representatives OF each ~. sso.na<A
charging that some form Of upor, ~. U
the level. 's 'sht e
James Braid
BY way OF Explanation--rha 80.
offered In these dispatches ah,,, 9.1tss
BRAID dead. stu 60 for James Braid ~.
which, recognising the Widespread ~ 49,
way OK overspreading tho salve In dam /.
hs tuy tribute as any man can claim
Travers and Ouimet
We hope that In some wav ,s,.
bring about change that 1915 lacr.d ~. ~
VIII be the return OF Jerry Travs-. ~ ~
Francis Ouimet to amateur cornneIt,t,.. -, -.
Travers and Oulmet. between tbsr, -. ~.
1919 to 1915, matter OF only fe,,r 49,. w.
won three amateur Championship AZ - -.
open tltles. ruling the field unit, for m
ferent reasons, they were forced to 49,, n
with Travers the years retlrsros,, -.
voluntary. In ouimet's case tho abdlr.,,-.
was forced Travers hopes 10 fltd Il.
more time for golf recreation thia ssa,,s
and IL Is the desire Of almost every ioV., =
clean sport in America, n desire apnvns.s'
ing ninety-hve per cent OF tho total a.,
some change can be made in the p,,s-s,
rule to bring oumet back.
ouimet after winning the open chanp,.s.
ship in 1919. could have made go IA \,
he had wanted to capitalize his skill throa,s
moving pictures and vaudeville He 4 ~,
for all practical purposes, in the same hg11,
ness no was In two years before Ne vca
anything The committee, OF oourse - ~.
only enforce the rule that may esist
IL some one could devise a rile ~,
would prevent any man from caplta;slrs
or prohtlng from his skill or Huprefrars
that would be something else. But spoftiss
skill. from the present amount Of publlofr
given. means advertising. And adyertisIns
means business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27
AMERICAS SHOW DOGS
VIE WITH ENGLAND'S
Development of Bench Canine
Exhibits Has Been Remark
able in This Country
BY A. p. vREDENBERG
Secretary American Kennel Club.

The development Of the show dog has been
little less than remarkable. and the quality
of the American-bred dog today compares
very faVorably with that of Great Britain,
which is really the home of tho hIRh-bred
dog. Bench shows have done much to bring
about this condition OF affairs, and when It
Ia realized that already twenty-eght appll-
cations have been received for dates for
1917 the outlook readily can be understood.
During the last year 10 show dates were
scheduled by tho American Kennel Club,
which II far in excess of tho aggregate OF
former years, and according 10 predictions
this total will DO exceeded in 1917. one
gratifying condition regarding the shows Is
that applications are not confined TO the
metropolitan or one special section of the
country. but are distributed in such n man.
ner as to Indicate that the interest in high
class breeding is of n national character
and is permanent institution.
Another Indication is the increased NUM-
ber OF registrations which are assuming
remarkable proportions. The coming bench
show OF the Westminster Kennel Club prom
ises to outstrip all previous exhibitions in
point OF number and quality of entries. or
course the war has sent number of cham
pions TO the United States, but this does
not in any way minimize the result of the
successful methods followed by the breeders
In this country.
look for n most successful season In
1917--in fact, shall be surprised II 1t is
not the most prosperous in the twenty-five
years of the existence of the American
Kennel Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27
GREAT WAR DEVELOPS
AVIATION IN AMERICA
Expert Says Great Increase ii
Flying Sport Here Forced
by Conditions Abroad
By HENRY wooDHoUsE

Secretary OF Aero Club OF America.
The remarkable strides made during i,it
In the development OF the airplane IA n
large measure due to tho European war IA
real value OF the flying machine has besa
demonstrated not only as n scout, but aili
rs an actual engine of war. The raids 81
the different henvier-than-alr machine
have dealt death and destruction on al
sides. and they are no longer looked ups1
as mere toy or plaything for the weallzF.
but as n force 20 be seriou9ly reckoned viii
While the present European conaa
10 be deplored, It has served one purpass-
that OF definitely establishing the vaina "a
Importance OF flying machines. The Amsz
can nation was slow to realize the D.
portance of the establishment Of ffzz
corps and congressional assistanee 10 r.
development OF the art, but this coHdl.aa
no longer exists and the whole nation
now keenly alive to the absolute necealb
for a completely equipped corps OF asIs.
tors with machines OF the latest make aHa
design.
with the wonderful strides that hzst
brought aviation to the front during tie
last two years before us as an evidence q
what can be accomplished. who viii be fool.
hardy enough to predict the outlook for TIE
future? II we Judge the future by the past
the surface OF aviation only has beea
soraped, but even then no one can begin %
tell what win happen in 1917: that q, WITH
any degree OF accuracy. as the future holds
such enormous possibilities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27
CHESS CHAMPION PLAYS
129 FOES; MAKES RECORD
Marshall Wins 81 Games, Draws 2s,
Loses 0 in z Hours Work

Frank ]. Marshall. American chess cham
plon, broke a worlds record in the Public
Ledger chess drive held in the Curtis
Building. He played l29 opponents stimuli
taneously. thereby breaking his own record
OF 105 contests played at one time.
For nearly seven hours Marshall battled
against the array OF chess enthusiasts both
men and women. He won ninety-seven
games drew twenty-three and lost only
nine. His exhibition was described as the
most brilliant ever witnessed in Philadel-
phia.
The first to defeat the champion was
William Schenfele, an elghteen-year-oid
student at the West Philadelphia High
school The other vIctors were; Ralph b.,
Yonler, Il. II. Miller. Fred Il. Godfrey, L..
r. Meves Hugh Roberts, George w, Bitten
house. George Hafner. John A. Gillespie.
Marshall walked approximately eighteen
miles in going from board TO board during
the play. He kept in his mind the move
mentA OF tl2s ehessmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27
SOCCER BOOMS HERE
FROM PUBLIC SUPPORT
Rapidly Growing Sport Well Re-
ceived All Over Country,
Says Ex-Official
By DIR. G. RANDOLPH MANNING
EE-Presldent United States Football Asso-
ciation.

EG-Presldent United States Football Asso-
citation.
The predominant characteristic OF asso-
citation soccer football In 1916 in the United
States In the generous support It has
ceved from the general public IL cannot
be denied that soccer is n rapidly growing
sport and IL is only matter OF time before
its universal adoption. The ever-increastng
support OF the American colleges and
schools has done much TO firmly establish
the sport and its future is no longer based
solely on the activities and enthusiasm Of
players OF tho old country.
Much OF the success of soccer football is
due % the absence OF rowdylsm and bru-
tality on the playing field. The Public
School Athletic Leagues throughout the
country have been an important factor In
bringing about the present conditions, while
tho fast growing Importance OF tho Inter-
collegiate Championship Association and
other similar bodies has attracted the at
tention to the game that 1t deserves
Unceaslng efforts of soccer enthusiasts
in New York. Philadelphia, Boston and
other cities have brought soccer to n high
state of development, and tho merits OF the
game itself have been a big contributing
factor, and with tho continuation of the
support there Is no reason why the de-
velopment should be stunted.
II is, however, to the unceasing efforts
of the public school officials that we must
look 10 the future OF the game, 1t must
grow with the youngster and thus carried
through life as wholesome and invigorat-
ing. healthy exercise. Material progress
of the game will come through well-con-
Quoted interclass and interschool tourna-
ments, which In the past have been crowned
with marked success
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-27
BoWliHg NeI1s

marknble form in is frst game against Key
stone last night on Keyst9nee Keye Aleys iI6o The The
ln thcr 1s' nPst ra@s 2S~ Each % Of the i've i've men
showing The following, count MecorEeil- 200;
Reilly. 220; Jones. 2ll Mock. 244 and Price
second by scant two pins. with an s34, score
Grogsman. Of the Ward team o. the Indus, Ssgc
pins in tWentyonS n games. this being the highest
number OF any OF the siIty-six oontestants who
TGS' was FPdey 5 F0uof staSGSrd RosE
the only other bowler TO reach the $50 mark, his
average being ISI for twenty-one games.
Western Electric and STANDARD Roller squads
bad great battle In the nrst round OF the the
ss$:. $S$.T. sss.!
victory moro than Western Electric. us
fsSisd fsSPs being seventeen victories anu '0'' "'
Liberty Re Ss sPsTG5 70 SsE
leader secured gsO, 9ss and s g5ss while CreseentS
scores were el6. 07A and V2o'
Walter Cook anchor on the champion LiberS
Bell squad, also had splenSdald nlEht t9t%IlpS ,,
ssSs ss5s dad Rid'i then a'G got p'sss sss. WV" 80 ''
r St ss Ts. nSanS %;S hGG
pins for eighteen games.
swishef helped Liberty Bell with 2O2. 2aS and
ia scores.
The Artisans bowers VIII not compete this
week
JsPhins99gSG II s9S : ySSRR the last game from Mel
Nlense. of Melrose, secured 2s5 in his second
game,
Kneedlsr. of Keystone. concluded with 2si.