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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
BOSCHEE'S SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's Syrup has been used
so successfully for fifty-one years in
all parts of the United States for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung troubles? 1t
gives the patient a good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration in the morning, gives nature
a chance to soothe the inf1amed parts,
throw off the disease, helping the pa
uent to regain his health. Made in
America and sold for more than half
a century.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
stricter Quarantine Rules.

Changes in the rule for quarantine
of diphtheria cases to give more pro-
tection to exposed persons are ordered
by the state board of health. Persons
exposed to or in the family With the
patient must be quarantined, and may
not be released until a culture from
both the nose and throat shows alb
sence of the diphtheria bacilli, and aft
er disinfectiOn of person and clothing.
Children remaining in the home with
a patient under quarantine cannot
return to school until five days after
one negative culture has been OBJ
tanned from both the nose and throat
and the quarantine removed such Gull
ture to be taken at the time the release
cultures are taken from the patient.
Children exposed to or in the family
with the patient may return to school
providing one negative culture has
been obtained from the nose and
throat and the children have taken up
their residence elsewhere for five days.
Contacts not in the family with the pa
tient may return to school after one
negative culture has been obtained
from both the nose and throat.
The scarlet fever rule, also amended,
now provides a three weeks quaran-
tine and until the mucous membrane
of the patient is again normal or COM
plete desquamatiOn of the skin occurs.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Delays Decision on Berger Motion.

Judge Lands at Chicago, H., post
poned passing on the motion of Victor
Berger and his Socialist colleagues for
new trial of their conspiracy case. At
the request of the attorneys for the de-
Tense, who said the stenOgraphic tran
script of exhibits has not been com
pleted, he put off his decision till Feb
ruary 20. Should the motion be de-
MED, he then will sentence the five
men found guilty-Berger, Irwin st.
John Tucker, Adolph Germer, ]. Louis
Engdahl and William f. Kruse.
The I. w. VS. also were granted an
extension of 80 days by the court in
which to prepare records for their APP
peal to the United States circuit court
of appeals.
Ali five Socialists are out on bonds
pending the courts decision. William
D. Haywood and his % 'wobbly'
friends all are in the federal peniten-
tlary at Leavenworth, Kan, pending
appeal.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
clinches Victory for Women.

Final passage was given by the up
per house of the legislature to the
Coe bill granting the right of suffrage
to women in presidential elections,
The bill passed the house last week, sc
TO s, and was concurred in by the
senate after a forenoon of debate by a
vote of 81 to 4. Those voting in OPP
position were Senators Bentley, il
grim. Burke and Fons. Governor Phil
ipp is expected to sign the bill.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Death Rate Hiahest Ever known.

Deaths in Wisconsin during 1918
were 34.469, representing an annual
death rate of 1876 per thousand which
is more than three per thousand higher
than any rate ever recorded in the
state. This fact, says the annual NOR
tality report, is due entirely TO the in
fluenza epidemic during October, No
vember and December which. exclusive
of the usual incidence of pneumonia
and influenza. eXacted toll of more
than 1000 lives. OF these two diseases
102.TS3 cases were reported during the
the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas

State of Ohio, City of Toledo, Lucas
County-Ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
senior partner of the firm Of F: J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City OF 10.
ledo, County and State aforesaid, ana d, Ina
DRED DOLLARS for any case of Cataraa
that cannot be cured by the use I"
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY;
Sworn to before me and subscribed u
my presence, this 9Th day OF DecemOS'
A. D. 1883. ,,u,
(seaD A. w. Gleason, Notary Public
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE IS 1 IaS
on internally and acts through the bIu~
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the SYSTEM
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials Tree
r. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ONO
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Inventory Of Stephenson Estate.

The inventory and appraisement OF
the estate of the late United States
Senator Isaac Stephenson was filed
with the county judge ia Marinette,
The property personal and real estate,
is valued at $2,S99,3T5, and includes
principally stock in the n. Ludinston
company of that city and banks in
Milwaukee. Marinette, Menominee and
Chicago, and stock in various other
concerns. Total value of the estate
with the Stephenson trust included is
between 100000 and S6OOO,0OO
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Phone Rate Arguments March 8.

The Wisconsin supreme court fixed
March as the date when arguments
will be heard on the application of At
torney General John Blaine TO restraip
the Wisconsin Telephone company
from collecting its new federal rates
in Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Nominations for State Positions.


The following nominations were sent
to the upper house for confirmation
w. II. Graebner Milwaukee, mem
Der of the board Of control; DR.. Ed
ward S. Hayes, Eau Claire, member
of the board of health; Or. w. f..
Whyte, Watertown, member of the
board of health; Christian P. Norgord,
Madison. commissioner of agriculture !;
W. e. Barber La Crosse, member OF
the conservation commission; George
J. Weigle Milwaukee, dairy and food
commissioner r. J. White, Milwau-
kee; o. FL. Kjorstad MIDDLETON; Ed
ward J. ROethe, Fennimore; Thomas
SAKE, Milwaukee; Frank Johnson,
Darien B. f. Wilson, Wausau; l.. l..
Roe, Stanley; Robert Mcdowell, Ocon-
to, all as members of the state fair
advisory board; L. Albert Karel, Mil
waukee, member of board of public af-
fairs; w. r. Graves. Prairie du Chen,
member of board of education; f. j.
Sensenbrenner, Neenah, member of
board of education.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Shave With cuticura soan

ana double your razor efficiency as
well as promote skin purity, skin COM
fort and skin health. No mug. no
SHINY soap, no germs, no waste, no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving.
bathing and hampooing.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
Ripon Protests Appointment of Heron

Residents of RipOn, the former home
of George u. Heron. appointed a dele
gate TO the Russian peace conference,
cabled President Wilson protesting
the appointment. The protest de-
clared Heron to be unfit to represent
America anywhere"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Racine-The common council unan-
imously adopted resolution denounc-
ing the scent street car fare permit
ted here by the state rate commits
sion, while Milwaukee and Kenosha,
where the cars are owned by the same
company, ride for cents The city
attorney was directed to start pro-
ceedings with the railroad commits
sion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

London hairdressers say there has
been a great increase in gray-haired
young women, due to the war.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Janesville-Henry Jarvis, sc, alias
Henry Johnson, alias Frank Cole,
widely known, was sentenced to three
years in Waupun by Judge Maxfeld
that he had forged five checks on resi-
dents of Milton. He has served time
in Joliet and Waupu1 and admitted
that he was wanted in other cities.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Oconomowoc-A meeting of the
Waukesha County Medical society was
held in this city at the Majestic hotel.
Several addresses were given by doe
tors returned from the service. Off
GERS of this society are: President,
Dr. Overbaugh, of Hartland; vice
president, DR.. Nixon of Brookfield;
secretary and treasurer, DR.. Ackley of
this city.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

when farmer puts his hand to the
plow he soon turns back-the soil.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Is. p1erce's Pleasant Pellets put an end +.
sie a ans bilious headaches, consultation dizzj-
ueSs and Indigestion. "Clean house" Adv
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Many an individual talks like wise
man and acts like fool.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Oshkosh-Miss Mary Boyes of Mari
nette is the new city visiting nurse
She is graduate of the Wisconsin
Training School for Nurses at Miiwau-
kee. For six years she did visiting
nurse work at Chicago. Later she
went into army work and was at a
cantonment in California, just being
released from that service
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

The joy of hobby is that the 9th
er fellow isn't all the time wanting
you to let him ride it, too.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Many mixed ideas are due to m1eo
drinks.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
News of the
Badger State

Oshkosh = According to the report
made to the board of education by Di-
rector of Agriculture Taylor Brown
regarding last seasons work in the
public schools there were twenty-four
boys who produced one acre each of
ture-bred corn, yielding 1850 bushels,
large amount of which has been
saved and will be used for seed next
year. According to careful records
kept by the boys the average cost an
acre was $3.50 and the net profit of
the twenty-four acres can be estima-
ted at $4,000
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Talent is of no use to the man who
hasn't the courage to nse it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

During the war Red Cross workers
in America produced more than 25l'
100000 surgical dressings.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Sheboygan-Th city has launched
an Americanization drive to interest
the $500 aliens to secure their natural
ization papers. Competition is on be-
tween factory heads co secure 100 per
cent American force of employees.
Committees have been appointed in
each ward and all aliens will be paid
personal visits by citizens interested
in the movement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Madison = Because of influenza, a
aew high death record was established
N Wisconsin in 1918. Deaths in 1918
were 24,469, rate of 1876 per 1000,
which is more than 3 per 1000 higher
,han any rate ever recorded in the
state Influenza took more than 1000
Wisconsin lives. Of influenza and
pneumonia, 1O2,733 cases were report
ed during the year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Tomah-The Monroe county board,
LIZ to 10, defeated the proposition of
establishing an agricultural agent.
Farmers and business men raised ST.
0OC for the salary of an agent and
pledged a similar amount for 1920, pc
titioning the board to apply to the
dean of the College of Agriculture for
an appointment. The board has been
requested to defend and discuss it's
reasons for checking the proposed ad-
vancement of rural and farming inter
ests.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

1t is foolish for a man to KICK hi~
self when he is down.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Green Bay-Low salaries are e
Name for a shortage of teachers IL
Sreen Bay schools, according to Supt
,urton. Especially is there a searcit,
{ men teachers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Beaver Dam-The Dodge County
Sar association held memorial seTV-
ice for the late Congressman M. E.
Burke of Beaver Dam at Juneau. For
mer Congressman NJ. E. Reilly OF
Fond du Lac and Thomas konop OIL
The industrial commission at Madl-
son delivered addresses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Oshkosh = The annual meeting of
the Wisconsin coninandery, Military
Order of Foreign Wars of the United
States, will be held in the Hotel Ath-
ern, in this city Saturday night, Feb.
p, when election of officers will take
place. Capt Edward H. Smith of
Oshkosh is commander of the Wiscon-
sin commandery
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Stevens Point-The old dam of the
jackson Milling company in this city,
operated continuously for more than
sixty years, has been destroyed. The
historic structure, spanning the Wis
consin river distance of 1000 feet,
mas been blown out with two tons of
dynamite. With the completion of the
big dam of the Consolidated Water
Power and Paper company the old
dana was no longer of practical use.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19
SION the Pain.

Stop the Pain.
The hurt of burn or a cut stops WIZ WI,
Coles Carbolisalve is applied II het,
quickly without scars. 25c and 9c rS ~
all druggists. For free sample write AH'
j. W, Cole Co., Rockford, uL-Ad"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Reserve = Wa Ba Ko Sid, Wiscon-
sins oldest Indian woman, died here
at 113. For many years she suffered
the inirmities of old age, being una
bic to walk and partially blind and
deaf, but retained her mental facul-
ties. She lived for the past twenty
years with her grandson, a man now
past 70. She is survived by many rel
atives, including a number of great
great-grandchildren
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

| WauSau The Community cruz ia
the town of Mcmillan, Marathon coun-
ty, is unique illustration of social
center development in rural commu-
mites. The club was organized in De-
cember, 1917, for the purpose of max
ing country life more attractive in or
der to keep the younger generations
on the farm. Monthly meetings have
been held in turn at the homes of the
various members, but the gatherings
have become so well attended that the
club members have decided to build
hall of their own. The work has
largely been of literary nature. At
the usual meetings from 100 to 23O
members are present.
Milwaukee = The state compilation
of funds raised for the relief of the
Armenian and Syrian victims of the
Turkish campaign of determination,
shows that with less than half of the
states counties reported there has
been sent to Milwaukee headquarters
$4,000 in cash, and another 100000
This, with the outstanding reports, in
dicates that Wisconsin will more than
meet its quota of 100000 for this
charity. Many counties have raised
more than their quota.
Oshkosh = The Winnebago County
Fair association has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Pres
ident, F. w. Dane; vice-president, E.
E. Beals; secretary, Taylor G. Brown;
treasurer, c.. C. Konrad. The only
new member is the secretary, who is
teacher of agriculture in the Oshkosh
public schools. 1t was decided to hold
the fair on Sept %, "a, 25 and 26 this
year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

La Crosse-President E. A. Birge of
The University of Wisconsin was guest
of honor at a gathering of more than
200 former students. The occasion
was the annual dinner of the La Crosse
Wisconsin club. College songs and
yells, with a speech by Pres Birge,
made up the program.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Menasha-Three days in a shell hole
without food or water, not daring to
leave for fear of being riddled with
machine gun bullets from the enemy
trenches, and finally making a desper-
ate break for freedom and with the
sensation of a bullet piercing his helm
ct, was the experience of Private Mike
Schultz, Co. A. 311th infantry, who
writes home telling of the experience
and thanking the Lord that he is still
alive.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Oshkosh = Although officials of the
Fox river improvement Office of the
United States engineering department
here will neither affirm nor deny, it is
reported that the government -engi-
neering offices at both Oshkosh and
Kaukauna will soon be abolished and
headquarters for the Fox river estab-
lished at Appleton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Marinette-Th Sturgeon Bay Pack
age company has received an order for
100000 cheese boxes. The company
has 100000 feet of logs. $50 cords of
bolts and 100 cords of maple wood a
short distance from the city which
will be hauled to the plant soon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

WATERFOWL = Attorney Edward +
Wieman of Waterfowl has announced
his candidacy for county judge. Nj
Wieman has lived in Jefferson count.
III his life.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

With his latest figures
sotalling $1,000. Father Halandyke, who
aas been appointed to get subscrip
lions for this city's Polish relief fund
aow feels confident of obtaining his
goal of $1,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1919-02-19

Hartford Miss Alva Groth, county
superintendent of schools, has an
nounced her candidacy for reelection
next April. She was appointed TO the
office in 1917.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-19
. UESTIONS
AND
ANS WERS

n WHAT president OF the United
y States lived the longestf T.. r.
~ This distinction went 70 John
ADAMS second president Of the re-
public. who lived up 10 the fine old
ago or 81 years His death occurred
on the same day as that OF his sue
cessor IN office Thomas jefferson.
Adams.
G. What percentage Of the popu-
latiou Of Mexico q Tlliteratef v. r. r.
A The bureau OF census says that
a report compiled several years ago
shows that at that time 70.7 per cent
OF the population Of Mexico over
y years OF age was uliterate-
@ Is IL heaIfhfuI 70 keep plants
In sleeping ehamberf z Y. 9.
A. Growing plants IN a sleeping
chamber are beneficial because the
plants absorb the carbon dioEide
which Is given of BY the human
body as a waste product OF the act
OF breathing, and so tend to purify
the air for human use.
@. What is considered the most
famous work Of Thnekerny3 B. A.
A Vanity Fair a satire on Lon
don society OF the nineteenth century,
IS the most famous Of Thackeray's
q Il the salary Of the mayor Of
Chicago larger than that 81 the chief
executive OF New York cityf y. J.
A Chicago's mayor receives an
annual salary OF $4,000. while the
York IS $4,000 a year The mayor
Of Philadelphia IS paid $4,000 a year,
while the chief executive OF Boston
gets $4,000.
g Who was awarded the Nobel
prize in 1857 #. A. L.
A This prize, which IS given 20
the man who has done the most 20
promote peace in the world, was not
awarded during the year 1913.
Q. What was the size Of the
United stntes army on November II,
A On that date there were 25s.-
993 men in the army as compared with
about 1000. 600 who were under arms
a year earlier.
q Who first used the expression
@they shan not paass" G. L T.
A. This famous expression was
first used by marshal Petain at the
siege Of Verduu- II became the
slogan OF the French army defend
ing that important part, and helped
TO stimulate the morale OF the sol
diers in keeping back the German
hordes.
q why does the length Of a de-
gree OF latitude varyf F. P.
a. As the earth is not q perfect
snhere, It being compressed at the
poles the length Of a degree Of lati-
tude varies. The degrees are longer
toward the poles, where the earth Is
1atter. and short toward the
equator. where the earth Is more
curved. Il the earth were a sphere, Z
a degree Of latitude would have a
constant length.
q. How many f. a sfewf1 +. E B,
a In the Bible. St Peter in re-
ferrinE 20 the number OF persons
saved in the ark says "a few. that
is eight souls were saved through Z
water Those saved in the ark were I
Noah, his wife, his three sons and |
their wives. The dictionary defines I
few as not many.
q. Can n soldier who reenlisted aur I
one year, and who drew transporta- I
tion for one year, after serving IN the i
same post he served in during his /
first enlistment redraW transp0rta- I
ton homer
A. No; he only draws transpnrta- I
tion % the place OF enlistment II he 4
is discharges where he enlisted. he .
has no transportation coming 70 him 4
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-19

1TTHEN you see . traffic officer
w standing at a street intersection
and directing the passing vehicles
you probably tank. as many others
what a soft snap he has"
Wen, he hasn't
IL you are tenacious IN your belief
get a copy Of the Pol{ceman's Month
iy Of two months ago. and in It ysE
viii find that a police commission re-
Gently decided IN an eastern city that
The traffic nan has about the tough
est Job OF all
Local officers concur in this be-
lieG according TO traffic sergeant Joe
stowe.
An Information Bureau.
IN the first place. the traffic COP
has 70 be an Individual information
bureau Here are samples Of some
Of the questions FL Paso traffic Of
ilcers have answered, or tried to, re-
Does the Mexico car go to Mex
'Can you direct me 20 the best
clothing store hereg'
why do I have 70 turn as you d.
rect- fThis one usually provokes
argument
''What is the population here2" "a
frequent one from tourists.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-19

Water Users association 70 be held
this afternoon action viii be taken
on the contract between the United
States government and the water
users associations OF Fl. Paso and
Mesilla valleys
Mrs. Thomas Bernal de Sotelo, AGED
IS years. committed suicide in her
room in the rear OF sos south Kansas
street last night
Four American ranchmen were
fired upon by Mexican highwaymen
near Diaz. tate Of Chihuahua. Mex,
last night.
A Mexican was arrested yesterday
afternoon by detective Billy Smith
and officer Jess Walbridge on the
charge Of burglary.
Mrs. J. s. Douglas left FL Paso for
the east last evening.
Judge Eyiar was on the bench IN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-12-19
Traffic Cop Has Toughest
Job Of Whole Police Force


These are mild samples. In addl-
ton 70 general information regarding
the traffic rules the officer must
know the time OF all street cars at
almost every stop in the city the
passenger train schedules, the loca-
ton Of all cafes, theaters and parks
and the location and rates OF the no
tells
The physical strain OF several
hours Of hard traffic work is telling
on any man, however husky Local
officers declare that four hours day
viii constitute a physical strain
which equals an ordinary days work.
Swing your arms as constantly as
does the officer for so minutes and
you'u be convinced stand on a hard
pavement for an hour, then multiply
your discomforts by four and you
VIII realize the torture.
But the traffic cop smiles ard says
all OF this is nothing II only the pub
lie would obey the simplest traffic
rules"
They give a Few rules which are
most frequently broken and which
cause most argument
Slow down at street intersee-
tons.
Use your horn.
watch your lights ut night.
Give your signal plainly You
should thrust your arm cut in
the direction you intend TO turn