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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Millions for Highways.

Millions for Highways.
More than $4,500,000 will be spent
upon highways throughout the state
during 1917, according to present indi-
cations.
Reports already received by the
state highway commission of funds ap-
propriated by towns in the election OF
April 4. point to a probable total OF
more than $780, 600 when all towns
have been heard from. Under the
state aid law, the counties where the
towns are situated and the state are
each required to provide an amount
equal to that voted by the towns
This probably will bring the grand
total to more than $4,500,000. if the
demands of the voters are carried out
Of the seventy-one counties in the
state fifty are under the regular ,rovi-
sion of the law while twenty-one have
voted to adopt the county system. In
the fifty counties 435 towns out OF
total of 882, have reported to the tax
commission total appropriations
amounting to $4,000. In these same
counties the record shows that in 1914
taxes were voted in 6l8 per cent of
the towns and the average approprla-
ton was 1888: in 1915, 1872 per cent
voted on average of $1,054; in 1916.
89.1 per cent voted an average OF ST.
O79.
This increase. both in the number
of towns making appropriation and
the average amount voted. shows how
the movement for better roads has
grown during the past three years in
the face of the general complaint of
high taxes.
But the most notable manifestation
of the forward march of the good
roads idea is seen in Outagamie coun
ty. according to A R. Hirst, chief en-
gineer of the highway commission
There, at the April election the cleo
tors voted by majority of 623 in the
county to appropriate 100000 to be
used in the construction Of system
of concrete roads in the county
AS showing the contrast between
the attitude of the city of Appleton
toward that proposition and that of
the city of Madison toward the Dane
county proposal Madison refusing to
meet its share-Mr Hirst called atten-
ton to the fact that of the 623 ma
jority for the bonding proposal OIL
came from the city of Appleton which
is located upon the very southern
edge of the county.
A further indication of the growing
interest in the road problem appears
in the call Of Sheridan Road associ
alton of Milwaukee county which has
issued call for a meeting to be held
in Milwaukee for the purpose of or
ganiZing a state gool roads associa-
ton. Chairman John Hazeiwood and
Engineer Hirst of the state highway
commission and F. w. Karstens, Mad
ison's most enterprising good roads
enthusiasts, are to attend.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
MAGNETIC Hone,

A Los Angeles barber has placed an
electroma gnet in the base that sup
ports his hone. This holds the blade
of a razor firmly against the stone,
thus keeping it fiat, SO that it is honed
at the right angle and no part of the
edge receives more sharpening than
another.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Con1nanX A Is First

Hudson-Corporal Anthony Lund of
Superior made the high score in the
Third regiment gallery rifle shoot held
at Hudson. Lund scored 1873 points.
In the team standing Co. A of Neills-
vile was first, Co. L of Sparta second
and Co. of Superior third.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Racine Alderman Dies.

Racine-Frederick A. Frederickson,
alderman from the Fifth ward, died in
St. Mary's hospital. He was 56 years
old. He was born in Denmark and
was brought to Racine by his parents
while a boy He was contractor and
was one of the charter members of
the Eagles.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Four Years for Killinu Father.

Antigo-James Brown, convicted of
manslaughter in the third degree for
Staying his father, John Brown of Ell
ton, on Feb. 8, was sentenced by Judge
Warner to four years imprisol.4 tent in
the state reformatory at Green Bay.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
FORMER STATE GOVERNOR, EDI-
TOR, AUTHOR, LECTURER AND
HUMoRIsT, PASSES AWAY.
OTHER WISCONSIN EVENTS
Important Items Gathered From All
Sections of the Badger State
During the Week by Spe-
ciai Correspondents.

Milwaukee - George Wilbur Peck,
former governor of Wisconsin, former
mayor of Milwaukee, editor, author,
lecturer, and an American humorlst OF
note, died here. He was Is years old.
Although he had been i'll six months
and appeared to be improving until
ten days ago, he suffered sudden re-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Will Spend $4,000 on Roads.

Antigo-The sum of $4,000 is avail
able for the construction of state and
county aid highways in Langlade
county this year, according to the
state and highway appropriation as re-
ported by County Clerk Rath.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Where ignorance Is Bliss.

Il have implicit confidence in Mr..
TwoBble,'' remarked Mrs. Twobble.
But suppose someone came to you
and offered convincing proof of his
intidelity?" said the woman with a
penchant for making trouble.
4 wouldn't listen to the horrid per-
son. Do you think want to run the
risk of having my confidence de-
stroyed?'
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Priest Is Isolated.

Stevens Point = The Rev. Peter
Banka, assistant in ST. Peters Polish
Catholic parish, has been order iso-
lated because of smallpox He is I'M
der the care of nun who has had
the disease
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
AGED Minister Passes Away.

Kenosha William Bullamore, "a
years old, known as one of the "fath-
ers" of the Methodist church in this
section of the state, died at the home
of his son in Somers He was ma
tive of England. Two sons and two
daughters survive him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Lyndon Business Places Burn.

Lyndon-Fire starting in the saloon
building occupied by d. w. Jackson
destroyed that building and the gen
eral store of r. H. Laabs, with his
barn and feed house, together with all
the contents. Heroic efforts by the
villagers saved other buildings from
what threatened to destroy the entire
main business section.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
May Get Carnegie Medal.

Oconto-Application may be made
for Carnegie hero medal for Charles
Dagen, who saved Frank Fumelle, Z
years old, from drowning by plunging
into the ice filled river and swimming
eighty feet to shore with the uncon-
scious youth.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
ManN Enter Contest

Amigo - County superintendent of
Schools Arvenson reports that about
260 girls have enrolled to take part in
the tomato growing contest and over
GO boys have enrolled in the calf rails
ing contest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
VIII Observe Anniversary.

Beloit-The First Baptist church of
this city will celebrate its seventy
fifth anniversary April %, 20 and 80
and May 1. Several former pastors
will be present among them the Rev.
Rowland Hansen of Des Moines, Ia;
the Rev. e. p. Savage of Minneapolis,
the Rev. O. P. Bestor and the Rev. F.
w. Hatch, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Causes Great Distress

It gives me great pleasure to recon-
mend DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root to any
one suffering from bladder trouble.
For four years | was troubled by hem
orrhages from the bladder and was not
able to get any doctor who could help me.
l was in such shape that sleep at night
was impossible on account of distressing
symptoms. While bending over | would
be stricken with such a pain that 1t was
impossible for me to straighten up. Mr..
Henry, one of our leading druggists. ad-
vised DR.. Kilmers Swamp-Roo although
] never had any faith in patent medi-
cines. as a last resort | purchased a dol
lar bottle of Swamp-Root. / noticed a
decided change and after using two bot
ties | was completely cured. 1t seemed
remarkable that l should be cured so
quickly after being i'll so long But
SINCE this took place nearly two years
ago, l have never been troubled and
would highly advise any one suffering
from the same trouble to at least give
Swamp-Root a trial and | think the re.
suits viii be the same as NINE
Yours very truly,
THOMAS A. BENNETT,
Greensburg, Indiana.
Personally appeared before me this
l4th day of February. 1913, Mr.. T. A.
Bennett, who subscribed the above state
ment and made oath that the same is
true IN substance and in fact.
L. A. BOWER,
Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp-R Root VIII Do For You
Send ten cents to DR.. kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y. for a sample size bot
Gle. 1t viii convince anyone. You win
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation. telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Telephone Poles Will Be Removed

Naturalization is to be taken by
the city councils of this city and Me-
nasha for removal of all telephone and
telegraph poles on Nicolet avenue, the
dividing line between the two cities,
which is soon to be boulevarded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Child Chokes to Death

Marinette-Merril zimmerman. son of
Gus zimmerman, Grover farmer. was
given a bone to try his three new
teeth. The bone lodged in his throat.
and he choked to death.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26

The chap who gets the hardest
knocks in early life is apt to be fairly
well content with his lot in after
years
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
School to Give Nav Fete.

Depere-Depere high school will
give May fete on the campus over
looking the Fox river Pupils from
the kindergarten to the highest grades
will participate.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Will Lay Heavier Rails.

Brentwood = Because of increased
traffic the Omaha road will lay heavier
rails between Tuscobia and a point
two miles north of Brentwood.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
New interpretations.

NEW INTERPRETATIONS.
Mukwonago; capital. $4,000; incorpo-
rators, John Jacobi, William A. STRAIT
ton, Everett Martin and Barney Krue-
ger.
The Glover Hill Dairy company
Marshfield; capital $4,000; incorpora-
tors, William Klemme, Charles
Sleincke and John Stuhr
The Thorp Produce company. Thorp;
capital s10,G00 incorporators. Paul
Glowacki. John 4. Schmidt, NJ. Kron-
berg, NJ. Malinouski. Felix Mikolannis
and Rudolph verwegst.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
The Usual Exnerience.

Have you laid by anything since
you took up the profession of author
ship"
yes, about three hundred manu-
scripts"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26

DIR. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for a cathartic.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Teacher Dies Of Heart Trouble.

Milton-Albert w. Kelly, Phi. D., M.
D., professor of chemistry in Milton
college, died suddenly from heart dis
ease. He was "a years of age.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
ESQ Fires in March.

According to returns made to State
Fire Marshal M. J. Cleary, fire losses
in Wisconsin during March totaled
s419,415, covered by insurance of
$973.0S5. The number of fires was
$50. This is considerable decrease
from the corresponding month of
March. 1915 wheh the losses were
S520,300 and the number of fires $50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26
Prove What Swamp-Root win Do For You

Master the art of saying pleasant
things.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26

grumbler is the fly in life's ONT
ment
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1916-04-26

The freshman is first-class fell
low.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16

firm; if they are to last the consumer
several days, some should be picked
hard ripe" and others beginning to
ripen. No ill-shaped, split, curly,
wormy, or otherwise defective toma-
toes should be shipped for eating pur.
poses.
1t is desirable that fruit shipped
should be fairly uniform in size unless
it is to meet special requirements Of
the customer. II shipped with other
fruits or vegetables, tomatoes should
be so packed that nothing else can
mash them.
Green Corn (Sugar).
The sooner sugar corn is eaten after
gathering, the better its eating quality.
No inferior ears should be shipped.
All should be we'll developed, free from
worms, and gathered at the proper
stage Of development; that is, in full
milk, but before showing any signs Of
firmness or toughness.
Lettuce (Head).
Consumers prefer firm, well-headed
lettuce. It should be we'll developed,
and the heart turned white before cut
ting. 1t is best to ship only lettuce
which is free from dirt, and no dis
carded, insect-damaged, or imperfect
heads should be included.
Lettuce loose Leaf.
Some varieties of lettuce do not pro-
duce heads but instead loose clus-
ter of leaves. It should be cut when
Of good size, but tender and crisp.
Trim off the outside, discolored, and
otherwise unattractive leaves. Lettuce
should be dry when packed.
Peas.
Growers should allow peas to ma
ture properly; but, Of course, consum
ers do not want hard, ripe peas. They
should be cool and dry when picked
and packed to avoid heating and mold
ing. Immature, dirty, or defective pod
should be discarded.
Root Vegetables.
Root vegetables, such as beets, car
rots, parsnips and turnips, should b,
tender, fresh, sound, washed clean ant
of desirable size. No overgrown
stringy, coarse or understood stool
should be marketed.
Spinach and kale.
Spinach and kale should be fret
from sand, dirt and insects. They
should be of good green color, without
yellow, decayed leaves, or seed stalks
and of proper size according to the
season and the market supplied.
"6unched" Vegetables.
Some vegetables, such as radishes
onions, new beets, carrots, turnips
satisfy, watercress and parsley, are
tied in punches for marketing. Occa
sionally it may be desirable to bunch
them for parcel-post marketing, o.
shown in the illustration.
punched" vegetables should be Of
proper size, according to the season
and the market custom, and should be
,atly and carefully punched. The
number in each bunch varies on the
different markets and according to the
kind of vegetables. The first five
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16
ponlzetti and the Gar.

There are some persons who talk on
all occasions when others are speak
ing, singing or whatever they may be
doing. The Evangelical Companion
tells of the hint given by DoniZetti
the great musical composer, to Car
Nicholas of Russia.
During Donizetti's long stay at St
Petersburg he played by command be
fore Car Nicholas, who, in the course
of the piece, entered into conversation
with bystander. Donizetti at once
stopped the performance.
why have you stopped?" asked the
autocrat.
Sire" was the reply, when the
car is speaking, everyone else should
be silent"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16
-Run-down?
Weak?

Every Spring most people feel IAN
out OF sorts"-their vitality is at q
low ebb. Through the winter months
the blood becomes surcharged with
poisonsl The best Spring medicine
and tonic is one made Of herbs and
roots without alcohol-that was first
discovered by DR.. Pierce years ago
made of Golden Seal root, blood root,
&C., called DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ingredients on wrapper.
1t eliminates Demonstrating poisons
from the blood, makes the blood rich
and pure. furnishes q foundation for
sound health.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16
BAcKAcHE, RHEUMATISM
Dear Mr.. Editor:

Dear Mr.. Editor:
For long time suffered from back
ache, pain in left side, frequent urina-
ton (bothering me at all times during
the day and night, and the uric acid
in my blood caused me to suffer from
rheumatism along with q constant
tired, WORKOUT feeling. l heard Of the
new discovery of DR.. Pierce, of the
Invalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. T., called
"Anuric." After giving "Anuric" .
good trial l believe 1t to be the best
kidney remedy on the market today.
l have tried other kidney medicines
but these "Anuric Tablets" Of DR..
Pierce's are the only ones that will
cure kidney and bladder troubles.
(Signed) HENRY A. LOVE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at DR.. Pierce's
Hospital for several years proved that
"Anuric" is 81 times more active than
lithia. Send Dr.. Pierce 10c for trial
package.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Directions for getting produce to the
consumer fresh and unchanged.
Asparagus.
Asparagus should be cut often
enough so that it does not become
tough or overgrown. The tops should
not be wet, as this starts decay, and
all imperfect stalks should be culled
out. 1t should be carefully tied up
in half-pound or pound punches, with
tops all even and the bottoms trimmed
off square. 1t improves the appear
ance of asparagus to wrap it in parch-
ment paper.
Beans (snap Beans).
Beans, whether bush or pole vari-
cites, should be picked when free from
rain or dew, while tender, crisp enough
to snap, and before the seed is large
enough to bulge the pod very much.
The size Of the seed will vary with
the variety, but both pod and seed
must be tender. Any defective, rusty,
insect-eaten, discolored or undesirable
beans should be kept out. They should
be fresh picked when shipped. Only
varieties which are entirely or practi-
cally free from strings should be
grown for parcel-post marketing.
Cabbage.
Only perfect, hard heads of cabbage
should be considered for parcel-post
marketing. They should be carefully
trimmed of waste leaves and stalk,
and soft, growing, bursting, frozen or
decaying heads must be eliminated. A
variety producing small to medium
\ sized firm heads should be selected.
Cauliflower.
The heads of caulifiower should be
very carefully handled when cut and
after having been cut. In trimming
at least one circle of the large outel
leaves besides the smaller ones be
meath should be left to protect thu
head. Paper is sometimes placed ovel
the head for further protection anC
tucked down inside the leaf stems
All heads must be compact, and any
inferior, discolored, insect-damaged Of
otherwise defective ones should no
be shipped. To be of the most desir
able eating quality, cauliflower SHOULD
be used by the consumer as soon aftel
cutting as possible.
Celery.
Only firm, fresh, well-bleached, clear
celery should be shipped. 1t should bt
washed and well trimmed of roots
loose and diseased or discoloreC
leaves, and stems. The stalks SHOULD
be Of one length and practically uni
form in size. They should be freet
from water as thoroughly as possible
and wrapped in paper.
Cueumbers.
For slicing, only the long, straight
smooth, green cucumbers from six t.
nine inches in length should b'
shipped. The spongy, thick, yellow
runty, OF overlarge ones, or those hav
ing wilted or shrunken ends, should
be culled out. The cucumbers should
be cut and not pulled from the vine
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16
AMERICANS GROW
RICH IN CANADA
Testimony Proves Falseness Of
Statements as to 0nerous
Taxation and CONSUMPTION.

The attempt to check emigration
from the United States to our prairie
provinces by publishing alarming state
ments about the enormous war taxes
that are being paid here-$500 on a
quarter section yearly-about forcing
young men to enlist for the war;
about the cold, no crops and any old
story that by their extravagant bold
ness might influence men and women
from venturing north to Canada, is real
ly in the list Of curios to our people.
Knowing the country, we can hardly
take 1t seriously. Our governments,
however. dominion and provincial, are
taking steps to expose the false state
ments that are being made, and there
by keep the channel open for continu-
ing the stream of settlers that has
been flowing to us for the past decade.
We have thought to assist in this
work, and to do so purpose giving,
from time to time. actual experiences
of Americans who have come to
Saskatchewan during late years. We
give the statements of two farmers in
this issue as follows:-
STATEMENT OF NJ. P. TYSDAL
lived near Lee. Illinois, for 46
years. / came to Saskatchewan in the
spring of 1912 and bought land near
Briercrest. / have farmed this land,
1850 acres, ever since. have had
grand crops. In 1914 had 100 acres
of wheat that yielded 40 bushels to
the acre. l sold this wheat at $1.50
per bushel
like the country and my neighbors
My taxes on each quarter section (160
acres) are about $32 year. This GOV.
ers municipal tax, school tax, hail in.
surance tax-everything There Is no
tcar tar, so.cdlled. like the laws in
force here. There is no compulsion to
me in any way. / am just as independ-
ent here as was in Illinois, and feel
that my family and are Just as we'll
protected by the laws Of the province
as we were in our old home in Illinois.
What l earn here is my own. have
seven children and they take their
places at school, In sports and at all
public gatherings the same as the
Canadian born.
(Signed) M. P. TYSDAL.
February 9th, 1916.
STATEMENT OF STEVE SCHWEITz
BERGER
was born In Wisconsin, but moved
with my parents when boy Il
Stephen Co., Iowa. was there farm
ing for 30 years. sold my land ther
for over 5000 an acre. l moved Il
Saskatchewan, and located near Brier
crest in the spring of 1912. l bough
half section Of land have goot
neighbors. feel quite at home here
the same as In Iowa. We have per
feet safety and no trouble in living W
to the laws In force. My taxes are
about $65 year, on the half section
for everything
have had splendid crops. Wheat
in 1915 yielded me over so bushels tC
the acre. That is more than ever
had in Iowa and yet the land there
costs four times as much as It does
here. The man who comes here now
and buys land at $50 an acre or less
gets bargain.
(Signed) S. SCHWEITZBERGBR.
February 9th, 1916"
Saskatchewan Farmer, February
916.-Advertisement.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16

For packing, cucumbers should be of
the size desired by the customer, such
as "midgets," the very small ones,
two-inch, three-inch, dill-pickle size.
Eggplant.
Eggplant should be cut when the
fruits are of proper size, but should
not be allowed to become tough I'm
desirable sized, Off-color, wilted, or de-
fective ones should be discarded. The
fruit should be wrapped in paper and
carefully packed
Tomatoes.
Great care should be taken in pick
ing, handling and packing tomatoes,
so that they do not get bruised,
cracked or mashed. They should be
picked without stems to avoid the
bruising or other fruit by the stems
when packed. II they are for immedi-
ata use. they should be ripe, but very
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1916-03-16
Then He Left.

He was telling about all the things
he owned, his prize bulldog, his bunga-
low, his touring car.
But you don't seem interested" he
complained.
Yes, am" responded the other
chap, but I'm rather occupied to.
day. Tell you what. You just mail
me statement of your assets and
I'll read it with all the admiration and
awe you could possibly desire"