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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

tons in Paris showed the short jacket
cut much after the manner of those
worn by the French soldiers in Al
giers, and often supplemented by the
brilliant scarlet or yellow sash or an
immense suede belt pulled through sew
eral buckles in front.
The Elton jacket is not for the wom-
an with hips, however, and unless she
has been able to reduce her figure to
the proportions of planked shad, 1t
is wiser for her to look upon other
models with more approval.
There are short coats that hang
straight from the shoulders to finger
length below the waist and are slightly
belted In such manner that the waist
line is casually defined.
Because of its limitations, this short
jacket cannot be the ruling fashion.
. None know that better than the
French artists, so they have sent over
loose coats of silk poplin, and the
American designers have turned out
new cape which reaches to the hips,
is slim in outline and fastens at the
The Revival of Lace.
Starting out with the foundation
stone of the new Paris fashions, which
are based on the conservation of other
materials than wool, and remembering
well that you must not bulge or flare
or to provoke discussion as to your
extravaganza in the usage of fabric,
then it is wise to go on to the minor
adjuncts of fashion.
The revival Of silk poplin is a bit
of news that appeals to the majority
of women. You know, this fabric
makes admirable coat suits, and with
the modern activity Of nearly every
woman in this country, there will not
be such q wide demand as usual for
frocks that need constant cleaning
and laundering.
The late spring and summer will
probably usher in a vast array OF
women dressed in silk poplin. Shan
tung, the thinnest gaberdine, satin
and dark foulard.
The tailored suit which is adopted
by such numbers of women doing
active relief work, has already set
it's impress upon the fashions, and it
Is quite probable, despite the talk OF
the dressmakers, that coat suits of
silk poplin in black, beige, brown and
blue will rise to unusual heights Of
popularity. Let US hope this may
| come about.
Dinner gowns are Of black, white
and cream lace, and they are elabo-
rately touched up with threads of sill
yer and gold.
Scant lace f1ounces are draped over
slim Innings Of satin and taffeta.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

by Lansing. After looking at the
passport he informed me that he was
sorry but could not enlist me, as it
would be a breach of neutrality. L
insisted that / was not neutral, be-
cause to me it seemed that real
American could not be neutral when
big things were in progress, but the
captain would not enlist me.
With disgust in my heart went out
in the street. / had gone about
block when a recruiting sergeant who
had followed me out of the ONCE
tanned me on the shoulder with MS
swagger stick and said: "Sy, L can
get you in the army. We have lei
tenant down at the other office who
can do anything. He has just come
out of the o. T. c. Officers Training
CORPSE and does not know what neu-
trality is" I decided to take chance,
and accepted his invitation for an in
PRODUCTION to the lieutenant. entered
the office and went up to him, opened
up my passport and said:
Before going further wish to state
that I am an American, not too PROUD
to fight, and want to join your army.
He looked at me in a nonchalant
manner, and answered, "Thats all
right: we take anything over here"
I looked at him kind of3hard and re-
piled, $50 notice." but it went over
his head.
He got out an enlistment blank, and
placing his finger on blank line said,
"Sign here"
I answered, "Not on yonr tintype.'
"I beg your pardon?"
Then 7 explained TO him that would
not sign it without first reading it. !
read if over and signed for duration of
war. Some of the recruits were lucky.
They signed for seven years only!
Then he asked me my birthplace. !
answered, ogden, Utah."
He said, "Oh, yes. just outside OF
New York;"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

sisters. Ii woman is borne doWD
by the weakness and sufferings of wom-
ankind, she should be helped by a
herbal tonic made with glycerin
which has had such uniform success
during the past half century. She
should be a0eE. instead Of sick and
suffering; healthy and rigorous, in
stead of WORKOUT and weak; bright
eyes, clear skin, rosy cheeks-you
wouldn't think it was the same wom-
an, and it's all due to the use of
few bottles of DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. All druggists. Tab
lets or liquid. Tablets, Coo.
What this medicine has done for
thousands of delicate women. it will
do for you. If you're over-worked
and debilitated, it will build you up
If you're borne down with the chronic
aches, pains and weaknesses peculiar
to your sex, it relieves and cures. 1t
regulates and promotes the proper
functions of womanhood. This old
and tried Prescription of DR.. Pierce's
invigorates the system, purifies the
blood, improves digestion, and restores
health, flesh and strength. Consult the
specialist at DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo, n Y, for free confidential
medical advice or for free book on
Women diseaSes.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
The Silver Dollar.

Although the silver dollar Is almost
daily increasing in intrinsic value, the
policy Of holding it in the vaults and
permitting it to be represented in cir
culation by a paper silver certificate
is to be continued. Throughout the
greater part of the United States the
silver dollar is almost curiosity. Not
so in the Missouri valley, however,
where one Is likely at any time to be
handed three or four in the breaking
Of SIS bill Nobody has thus far ex.
planned why the silver dollar should
cling to circulation in this particular
quarter, but travellers from other Sec
tons as a rule are glad that it does
Christian Science Monitor.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's Oint-
ment Stops itching instantly.

"Had 81 ulcers on my legs. Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's ONT
ment cured me."-Wm. j. Nichols, 40
Wilder St., Rochester, N. Y.
Get large box for 80 cents at any drug
-gist, says Peterson, and money back if it
doesn't help you at once. Always keep
Peterson's Ointment in the house. Fine for
edy for skin diseases, pimples, itching
eczema and piles the world has ever known.
"Peterson's Ointment is the best for
bleeding and itching piles [ have ever
found Major Charles E. Whitney, Vine
yard Haven, Mass.
''Peterson's Ointment has given great
satisfaction for Salt Rheum. Mrs. j. L.
Weiss, Cuylerville, N. Y.
All druggists sell it, recommend it. Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
AQIt1Ul GUY Tf[pEY
MACHINE GUNNER SERVING nj FRANCE
| @is7 BY
IRRThHR GUY EftHYl

With wink he replied:
There was no damage; we missed
them again."
After several fruitless inquiries of
the passersby. I decided to go on my
own in search of ruined buildings and
scenes of destruction. / boarded bus
which carried me through Tottenham
Court road. Recruiting posters were
everywhere. The one that impressed
me most was a life-size picture of
Lord Kitchener with his finger point
ing directly at me, under the caption
of "Your King and Country Need You"
No matter which way / turned, the
| accusing finger followed me. / was
an American, in multi, and had little
American flag in the lapel of my coat.
1 had no king, and my country had
seen fit not to need me, but still that
pointing finger made me feel small and
| i'll at ease. / got off the bus to try
to dissipate this feeling by mixing
with the throng of the sidewalks.
Presently / came to a recruiting Of
flee. Inside, sitting at desk was a
IOACly 1OuilIly AIklnS. ucClucu 10 III
terview him in regard to joining the
British army. 1 opened the door. He
looked up and greeted me with II s'y,
myte, want to tyke on?'
looked at him and answered, "Well
whatever that is, I'll take chance
at it.'
Without the aid of an interpreter,
| found out that Tommy wanted to know
if cared to join the British army. He
asked me: did you ever hear of the
Royal Fusiliers?' Well, in London
you know, Yanks are supposed to know
/ everything, so 1 was not going to ap'
pear ignorant and answered, "Sure."
| After listening for one half-hOur to
Tommy's tale of their exploits on the
firing line, l decided to join. Tommy
| took me to the recruiting headquarters
where met typical English captain
| He asked my nationality. immedi'
ately pulled out my American passport
and showed it to him. It was signed
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
In training quarters, "sote.e-
where in France" Empey hears
the bio guns booming and makes
the acquaintance or the 5000
ties" Read about his expert
ences in the next installment.
cTO BE CONTINUED
"NeWport News"

In Virginia's early days communlca-
ton with the mother country was, OF
course, wholly by ships, and when one
was expected the colonists were all
eagerness for the news from home
On the occasion of one. it may nave
been the first, Of certain captain
Newport's expected return from Eng
land, at or near the place now bearing
his name, a large number OF persons
collected to receive Viewpoints news.
Hence the name, now shortened to 1T
present form.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Technique.

The star actor, unable to restrain
his mirth at the astounding satin de-
collete worn by his leading woman in
the scene where she, street waif,
pleads with him to give her farth-
ing, that she and her widowed mother
may not starve, turned his back to the
audience. So uncomfortable were his
chuckles that his shoulders heaved up
and down, and his head shook, and his
neck got red, and his eyes watered.
"a master of the acting technique"
thought the audience. "How wonder
fully he expresses the emotional out
burst of grief George Jean Nathan
in Puck.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

black and white SILK Jersey with
bands of black velvet embroidered
in silver. There are long, loose
sleeves.
house, that the historian of the future
will surely look with extraordinary in
terest upon the psychological change
that took place in 10O,000,000 people
in eight months.
There are changes in a nation that
do not create surprise when they are
thrust upon it by an invading army
in war, but the change in America is
one of spirit. There is money a-plenty,
men by the millions, industries at full
speed, and yet, with wealth and re-
sources, 10OOO0,000 people have turned
material possessions.
Slim Little Clothes.
The passion for conservation wiped
out of existence the fashion for flow
ing robes made of plenteous material.
Whenever a slim silhouette has been
thrust into the fashions, whenever an
extremely short and narrow skirt has
been offered to women, critics galore
have risen in their chickering's and de-
nounced women as immodest, indecent
and vain to the uttermost degree.
There is no such pickering today,
however. The critics of womens
clothes remain silent. A man looks
appraisingly at woman gowned in a
conservation costume and mods his
head in approval, as though she car
ried flag.
There is no more talk about indie
cency. The talk hinges upon the pa
triotism shown in the slenderness of
silhouette and in the scarcity of ma
terials won. Therefore, fashion and
national approval go hand in hand.
Unless we are mockingly indecent and
there is no chance of that today, there
is none to rise and call us outrageous.
The excessive decolletage of two
years ago would create storm of pro-
test in any public place. Giggling,
painted women with mere belts held
over their shoulders by slipping bands
of rhinestones, would be frowned down
by men in khaki and by those in CT
william clothes.
And yet women may go on the
street with skirts so short aud narrow
that they closely resemble trousers,
and laced army boots or puttees that
reach well above the calf of the leg,
and not a glance is given them that ex-
presses contempt or disapproyal.
The new suits in Paris, as well as
those that are launched in America,
show these skirts. Some are so mar
row that they might cause discomfort
if il were not that their shortness gave
freedom of movement.
Coats are short when they belong
to suits. Army capes ripple Gown the
figure when warmth is needed.
The cape will be exceedingly smart
this season, so you who nave one OF
these garments tucked in the closet,
mind it well, for in few weeks you
NAV he able to swing it on With the
! brayado adopted by all those women
who are in war activities or would like
| to be.
The Exaggerated Waistcoat.
Capes, and long waistcoats tnat
reach half way to the knees, are SUD-
stitutes for coats in the absence OF
suits, although the really smart tnlng
| IS the Elton or the bolero jacket, as rar
IS the American fashions are con-
| .erned.
The early French clothes sent TO
| his country before the present exhiDi-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Woman's Apparel
and War Period

New York.-The conservation OF
wool is an established fact in France
and America. It is fact that will en-
tirely change our conception of ap-
parel.
1 Silk will rule. The world has sur
plus of other materials, it would seem,
from statistics, and yet the foundation
stone of conservation will extend
throughout the fashionable clothes 'for
the period of the war"
The fundamental idea of saving has
so penetrated the consciousness Of our
people, the propaganda is so wide
spread and vital, writes Anne Ritten-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

Lace bodices will be returned for
usage under coat suits, and blouses
that fall below the waist and are CIR
died with wildly colOred ribbons, will
be added to suits of white flannel,
matelasse and jersey.
By the way, white flannel has sided
into the limelight. Palm Beach ap-
proves of it. Smart women say they
like it better than jersey. Oace upon
a time, it was the accepted summer
garb OF our leisure millionaire class
of men, but we have no such class
today, and the decks of yachts and
other pleasure craft have been placed
in the category Of things that were.
Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
FOREW0RD

"Over the Top" is a true
story of trench warfare on
the French front, written by
an American soldier who
GOT into the great war two
Years ahead of his country.
Sergeant Empey tells what
the fighting men have done
and how they have done it.
He knows because he was
one of them. His expert
enCes are grim, but they are
thrilling, and they are light
ened by a delightful touch of
hunOr.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Smart Rlouses of Linen.

A smart linen blouse of white has a
high stock collar, plated frills, and
long bands of rose colored linen which
are stitched all the way down the up
per part of the sleeve.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06


ing up the work of men
resolutely, and have
shown their ability to do
almost all kinds of work.
When it becomes neces-
sary women will show
their worth in countless
shops, stores, factorie,
and offices. No one hear
them complain of THEN
hard work. These are
the days when American
men have cause to re-
spect, love and honor
their mothers, wives and
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
This WIN Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy worms They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant to take
years All Druggists, CSC se Sample FREE. Ad-
dress, Mother Gray Co., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

Ingratitude makes US doubt the sue
cess of the teachings of civilization.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

Honesty is the best policy in pub
fishing war news as in other things.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
American Women
No Slackers

We can well be proud Of our Ameri-
can girls and women. In France and
IL England women are TAX
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-10
Mr.. HOOVER SAYS:
EAT MORE POTATOES

A telegram just received from Herbert
G. Hoover, United States food admins
traitor, by the Minnesota food admins
tration, urges that everything be done,
to stimulate the consumption. of po-
tatoes! Mr.. Hoover says:
Every effort must be made to get
potatoes flowing freely to our markets
and placed in the hands Of consumers
at reasonable prices that viii stimulate
consumption. If any shortage exists be-
cause Of transp ortatIon difficulties, advise
by-wire and we will secure the necessary
help from the railways director general.
DO all possible to increase the con-
sumption of potatoes to take the place
of wheat -four.
Minnesota's Food Administration sug--
gests as a slogan for this state:
Buy a Bushel Of Potatoes.
Don't Be Satisfied With Peck.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-10
MAIL FOR PRISONERS IN
..., GERMAN CAMPS GOES FREE

American prisoners of war in Germany
are entitled to receive and send letters,
money. orders, and valuables, and parcel
post packages weighing not more than II
pounds yg1l when INTENDED. for international
mail, free from all postal duties.
- Method of Addressing.
Mail should be addressed to the pris-
onel Of wal, giving his rank, the name of
the prison camp where he is held, if it is
known, followed by Prisoner Of War
Mall via New York" All such mail
should also beal the name and address
of the sender.
For Prisoners In u. S. A.
Mail intended for prisoners of war of
enemy countries interned in the United
States should be addressed to them, by
name, followed by the designation of
the war prison barracks where interned.
Domestic Mail and Money Orders.
Domestic mail and money orders are
subject to the regular postage charges
and money-order fees, respectively, IS
no provision is made for the, free trans
mission in the domestic mails of the
United States of matter mailed by a
prisoner of war in this country to a person
residing therein nor for the mailing by a
person in this country Of matter address
sed to prisoner of war who is detained
in the TTnited Statas ~
- Only One Package Monthly.
Pa1cel-post packages for prisoners Of
war; in enemy countries may not be sent
by organizations OF societies and only one
package a month may be sent. If more
are: received the one apparently from the
prisoner's\next of kin will be forwarded
and the others held in New York pending
communication with the senders, with
whose consent such excess packages may
be sent to other prisoners of wal who had
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-10
TAKES OFF DANDRUFF, >
HAIR STOPS FALLING
Save your Hair! Get small bottle
Of Danderine right noW-Also
stops itching scalp.

Thin, brittle. colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of a neglected
scalp; of dandruf- that awful 'scurf.
There is nothing so destructive to
the hair as dandruff It robs the hair
of it's lustre, it's strength and its very
life; eventually producing feverish-
ness and itching of the scalp, which if
not remedied causes the hair roots to
shrink loosen and die-then the hair
falls out fast. A little Danderine to-
n1ght-now-any time-will surely save
your hair.
Get small bottle of Anowlton's
Danderine from any drug store. You
surely can have beautiful hair and lots
of it if you will just try a little Dan
derine. Save your hair! Try it!
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1918-07-10
SEARLES CLIPPINGS

Miss Catherine Schaefer has been stay
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Waibel all last week. :,
Mrs. Katie Dietz from Bird Island,
Miss Frances Beck from Minot, N. D.,
and Mrs. Mary Hustler from Wanda
were visiting at the John T. Dietz home
from Tuesday to Friday of last week.
A Fourth of July picnic was held at
the Conrad Hoffman, home. 1t was
attended by the neighbors and friends
of the neighborhood. Cards,were played
and other games. Also a supper was
served. "
DR.. Otto Groebner from New Ulm
spent a few days with relatives and
friends here the latter part of last week.
The dances at the Ed. Seifert place
4th of July evening and at the Herm.
Fritsche place last Sunday evening We're
both attended by very large crowds.
Music was furnished at both places by
Wilfahrt Bros. and Fritsehe. - -,,--- ~,
Mr.. John Stork and three sons from
Lamberton spent the 4th of July at the
Max Miklas home: - q
Mrs. Mary Fischback from st. Paul
was visiting with relatives here the
forepart of the week. ~
Mrs. VIM. Hughes and children from
Mankato arrived here last Saturday
where they will be guests with relatives
this week. ..l
Mr. and Mrs. John Schugel and son
John and the smaller children autoed
to Iona, Mimi, last Saturday a week
ago. On their return home they were
accompanied by Miss Allen Dahloafs
who will stay at the Schugel home all
this week. 81,
Miss Rose Reinartz who has been stay
ing at the Jos. Simmons home near Cob
den for a week returned home last Tues
day night. Her sister, Miss Emily
left yesterday for that place where she
will stay all summer. . -
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wagner and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. George Heg-
Ter, Anton Wagner and Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Schroepfer and family visited with
relatives in Sleepy Eye, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Nielsen and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Aug. Pitzner and family
and Miss Elsie Kluck visited at the Anton
Steffen home in Lafayette, Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Theo. Waibel and Miss
Hattie Hass from Lamberton autoed to
Searles Saturday. Mrs. Waibel will
make prolonged visit in Searles. Mr..
Waibel and Miss Haas returned home
Saturday. -
(. Miss Loretta Schaefer of New Ulm
was guest at the Oscar Waibel home
during the week. ... ...,.s. -,
I Arthur seifert and Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Domeier from Springfield were
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Portner, Sunday.