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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
THECRAND REVIEW
and The LAST
PARADE
Few Of the Veterans Who
Marched Down Pennsylvania
Avenue in 1865 Were Present
at the Last Parade Over the
Same Route, in 1915.

al. GEN. GEORGE COR
N DON MEADE, attended by a
~ brilliant staff, rode at the
head Of the column that
trooped through Pennsylvania avenue
and past the presidents stand. For
two days, May % and "a, 1865, the
stream of war-weary veterans march
ed. 1t was the Grand Review.
Two hundred thousand men and
boys in faded blue followed their rag
ged wal flags in the long line that
marched past the stand near the ex-
ecutive mansion, from which President
johnson, his cabinet, General Grant
and American and foreign notables
viewed the procession. The Army of
the Tennessee and the Army Of Geor-
gia were assembled for the last time
before they were mustered out and the
men sent back to their homes. The
war was yer.
The hftieth anniversary Of the re-
view was celebrated In 1915 in Wash
ington. President Wilson ,wept as
he watched the 10000 survivors Of the
Grand Review falter by.
Wilson saw the aged and bent. John
son saw the erect and strong, despite
four years struggle that tired and In
vigorated them simultaneously.
The Worlds Finest Army.
The men who marched in '65
composed what historians have called
the most efficient body Of troops the
world had known at that time. They
were the victorious veterans of four
years Of desperate fighting; Injured to
hardship, experienced in horror and
welded with discipline.
The men who marched four years
ago could scarcely stand the parade.
Their lines were patroled by ambu-
lances to care for those who fell by
the way. Many limped along on canes
and others had crutches. Still 9TH
ers leaned on the arms of stronger
comrades.
It was a weak, slow procession.
There were cheers and tears from the
crowd.
Fifty-four years ago it took the
army two days for review. In 1915 1t
took less than four hours. Several
sections gave their battle cries as they
passed the president; cries that were
hollow and lacking in volume. Others
sang the war songs Of so years ago
In %Quavering voices. One section
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Paid Eor bal Blood.

The war had wrought sorrow in
every home. The victorious armies
had passed through 1000 engagements.
The Grand Review had been paid for.
In a few days the soldiers would be
civilians and would make the attempt
to take up their lives where they left
them at the call to wal. So, they
marched in their ragged uniforms,
some weeping and some laughing, in
the spectacular finale.
Timid souls feared the consequence
Of releasing a million trained soldiers
in time Of peace and advocated some
form Of restraint for the veterans, but
their fears were without foundation.
The men who marched those days in
Washington were eager to turn to lives
of service. The West and the middle
West lay waiting development. In
stead of an orgy an era of labor fol-
lowed. The men who made the great
middle-western states were men from
the Grand Review.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
thin PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain DItro-PhosphAto
to Put on Firm, Healthy Flesh n
60 Increase e&rength,.VIger
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless preparations
and treatments which are continually be-
ing advertised for the purpose Of making
thin people fieshy, developing arms, neck
and bust, n replacing ugly hollowS and
angles by the soft curved lines of health
and beauty, there are evidently thousands
Of men and women who keenly feel their
excessive thinneSS.
Thinness and weakness are usually due
to starved nerves. Dur bodies need more
phosphate than is contained In modern
foods. Physicians claim there is nothing
that will supply this deficiency so Well a.
the organic phosphate known anon drug
gists as sbitro-phosphate. which is mex
pensive and is sold by most all rugg1st
under q guarantee Of satisfaction or money
back. BY feeding the nerves directly and
BY supplying the body cells with the neces-
sary p~hosphoric food elements, bitro-phos-
phate quickly produces a welcome trans
formation in the appearances; the increase
in weight frequently being astonishing.
This increase in weight also carries with
IL a general Improvement In the health:
Nervousness, sleeplessness and lack OF
energy, which nearly always
excessive thinness, soon disappear, dun
eyes become bright, and pale cheeks glow
with the bloom Of perfect health.
CAUTION: Although bitro-phosphatO
is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness.
.sleeplessness and general II
should not, owing to its remarkable nesn-
rowin properties. be used by anyone
who does not desire to put on flesh
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMI ROOT

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-RooG,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
It is a physicians prescription.
Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and bIad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years.
It is sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has so many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & CO., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

stand Joined in the chorus. The vet
Grams cheered again. AS each contin-
gent came along there would be a
burst of applause.
It was a tired pageant by the time
the presidents reviewing stand was
reached after a march of a mile from
the capitol to the White House. The
men appeared exhausted when they
passed. The president stood through
out the entire review, removing his
hat whenever the American flag
passed.
The president stood on the same
spot from which President johnson
viewed the mighty host. A chilly wind
tempered the sun and the sky was
cloudless. It was the last Grand Re-
view.
A Nation Rejoiced.
Edwin M. Stanton, secretary Of war,
suggested the first review. The public
and private buildings were decorated
with flags and the colors. Triumphal
arches and reviewing stands were
erected along the line. The side
walks were damned with cheering
thousands.
Washington's school children were
assembled at the north end of the cap
itol, the girls in white on the stairs
and the boys in white trousers and
blue jackets on the terrace. The out
burst Of patriotic songs in childish
voices was continuous. Across the
front Of the capitol on a huge banner
was the legend:
"The Only National Debt We Can
Never Pay Is the Debt We Owe the
Victorious Union Soldiers"
Upon the drapings of the flags on
the presidents stand were inscribed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
sPoHN MEDICAL CO.,
The Euo Came First.

She was a country woman visiting
her nieces in a large city and on pass
ing a poultry house noticed a sign on
a blackboard, reading: Hens. %
cents ; ROSTERS, IL cents; eggs. SO
cents"
81 have lived in the country all my
life where we raise chickens and eggs
she confided to the niece who was
showing her around, "but I never
s'posed I'd live to see the day, even in
a big city, where eggs would sell for
more than the hens that laid 'em."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
AssembIyman Father Of Fourteen.

Assemblyman Frank Ploetz, Coloma,
has the distinction of having reared the
largest family Of any member of the
legislature. He's the father Of IA boys
and girls. All lived at home up to last
week, when a son and a daughter mar
ried. The truth became known here
when Mr.. Ploetz returned after an ex-
tended leave of absence. The other
children and a married son will con-
tinue to live on the old homestead.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

the names of the Is important battles
and campaigns of the ar: Atlanta.
Wilderness, Stone River, South Noun
tain, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Savannah,
Richmond, Petersburg, Bentonville,
Donaldson, Gettysburg, Chattanooga,
Antietam and Spottsylvania.
Sheridan Not There.
Sheridan's cavalry led the way, but
the brilliant, commander was absent,
assigned to a distant department of
operations. But General Custer and
General Merritt were there and the
crowd went wild at the sight Of the
gallant warriors. The cavalry stream
ed by for an hour and three
quarters. Leading the first division
of the Second Army corps was Brevet
Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, who led the
entire procession so years later.
The marching men were showered
with flowers as they moved along to
inspiring music. The tramp, tramp,
tramp continued. Sherman's ''bum-
mers'-the transportation brigade-re-
lieved the dramatic tension with their
capers. Mounted on detected horses
and mules and carrying pigs, chickens
and vegetables, they kept up a stream
of whimsical raillery. Others strobe
along with the fr~ee-and-easy gait they
had learned on the famous march from
Atlanta to the sea.
Wondrous Spectacle.
No other nation has ever seen such
a spectacle-a citizen army assembled
for discharge after having saved a ma
ton. The formal details alone remain
ed before the men would be sent back
to their homes to resume their peace.
able occupation after their duties OF
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Beraer to Seek Reelection.

Representatove-elect Victor Berger,
Milwaukee Socialist, who faces expul-
sion because of his conviction In the
federal court, declared at Washington
the past week that he would seek re-
election If denied his seat. Whether
in Jail or out, he said, would make no
difference.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
a Preferential Critic.

"What is that tune the band is play
ing?" inquired the visitor from abroad.
".Johnny, Get Your Gun!' Don't you
approve of it?"
ooh, yes. Every nation must be the
Judge of its own literature. / have no
doubt it is very excellent poetry. But
isn't 1t rather reckless advice?"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Cites Need of Arbitration.

Governor Philip claims the pros
pective settlement of the machinists'
strike liz Madison, following the filing
of a citizens committee report, demon
strates the plan outlined in his mes
sage to the legislature for such a plan
to settle labor troubles. No action has
been taken on the proposal to enact
the law embodying that idea. It was
this report that centered attention on
the failure of employers to carry out
the war labor boards award. AM
~nouncement now comes that the strike
will be settled within a few days.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Film Censorship Bill Defeated.

Only 10 votes in favor of movie cen
sorship could be raised in the assem-
bly,. Fifty-four voted against the sub
stitute amendment and the bill itself
was killed viva voce. George Cakes,
author of the bill, argued against
tempting the youth into the primrose
path by display Of sexual crimes, half
clad vampires and violent love scenes"
Czerwinski and Donnelly opposed the
bill, contending that the drama and
told about things which it
was proposed to kill in the movies.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Badger Heroes Ratify Platform.

The principal planks in the declara-
ton of principles, adopted at the ma
tional convention of the American Lee
gion Of returned soldiers last week in
st. Louis, has been ratified by the Wis
consin branch, Lieut.. E. F. Ackley,
Milwaukee, chairman, announced.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Power for Education Board.

A new bill has been offered in the
senate to give larger powers to the
state of education. The measure
provides for a supervisory control over
educational matters, such as are now
exercised by the state superintendent
of public instruction.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
The Old Grand Army Badge.

It Is one last favor 1 ask you.
For I hear the bugle's call.
Lay me among the other boys
Where the oaks are strong and tall,
With the badge Of the old Grand Army
Now under the sods of May
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
lin Memory Of Former Governor.

A resolution to appropriate $4,000
for the erection of a monument in hon.
or Of James Duane Doty, second terri
torial governor Of Wisconsin and Sc
hector of the site of the present state
capitol, has been introduced by Sena-
tor Dennhardt. Governor Doty was
born at Salem, N. Y, November 5,
h799, and died July 10, 1866. In 1920,
ut the age of twenty-one, he was Sc
lected by Governor Cass to be official
Secretary of an exploring expedition
having for it's purpose a thorough study
of the northern Indians.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
IEnnross Physical Training Bill.

The assembly engrossed the Met
calfe bill providing courses of physi-
cal training in elementary and high
schools, and for a state supervisor of
physical education. -Metcalfe said it
was better to train the children than
to spend the money training men for
military service, as trained boys III
case of necessity could be trained
more quickly as soldiers. A motion
to kill the bill was lost, "a to a. The
Burhop bill, granting power to cities
to license milk dealers, vas killed, Al
to 81.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Wisconsin Cattle s251 ) Head.

Ninety-six head of registered Hol-
stems were sold at Fond du Lac dur
ing the third annual spring sale of the
Holstein breeders for $24,120, an aver
age of $251 per head.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

bloodshed. Their JOY was mixed with
sadness.
They missed the rugged face Of Lin
coin, dear to their hearts. They missed
the Grand Army of the Dead-859,528
comrades who had given their lives to
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

make the Union whole. At the time
Of the Grand Review there were more
than a million men enrolled in the
military service Of the United States,
but the largest part Of them could not
attend the celebration, being assigned
clcnvuhnrn
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
wrono Tootin0.

Georges father sent him none
to employ a tutor at college"
swell, did he?"
"Sure. He engaged a chauffeur"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Destination.

'You say you are a lifelong demo-
crat?"
Eyes, sir! That's what l am" .
"But just what do you mean by dem
ocrat?'"
There's no cause to worry in par
ticular about the meaning. Demo
GRAFT is sort of part of my name. same
as BILL"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

A man never loses money on fast
horses. It is the slow ones that drive
him to the free lunch counter.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

He that is choice of bis time will
be choice of his company and choice
Of his actions.-Henry Taylor.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Resolve to keep happy. Your Joy
and you shall form an invisible host
against dif1culties.-Helen Keller.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
The Reason.

"The real facts in the case leaked
out later" "Of course, they did. The
first reports wouldn't hold water"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Another advantage of tortoise shell
glasses is that they cover up a good
deal of face.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

The words of the silent man are
never repeated in court.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
HUBBY e WHEY.

'The mistress says she will be ready
In five minutes"
"AI right; I'm going to lie down for
a while. Call me in an hour and a
half"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Breaking Auto. License Records.

Breaking Auto. License Records.
Secretary of State Merlin Hull and
his busy office force at Madison have
issued about 10000 auto licenses, T.
900 truck licenses, 1900 dealers IL
censes and 5000 motorcycle licenses,
a total Of 161,2OO since January 1.
All automobile licensing records
went smash from the beginning of the
year. During the same period last
year, the total number issued was 3d.
600 auto licenses, 1000 truck licenses,
1000 dealers licenses and 1000 motor
cycle licenses. This years record is
therefore practically double that of
last.
Already the license receipts exceed
$1,656,000. In the course of another
week it is estimated that the total
Of licenses issued will exceed that of
July l, last year.
The fact that arrests are now be-
ing made by the police of parties run
ming cars without licenses is believed
to have added impetus to the rush
for license applications.
The department of state, is now
handling 5000 pieces of MALL daily, the
letters containing the applications COM
ing in by the sackful and plates going
out by the truck load. Altogether,
100000 pieces of mail have been
handled in the automobile department,
or an average, since the first Of the
year, of 5000 pieces daily.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
GOSHEN. IND. U. S. A.
Irish convaIescence.

"How's your husband getting along.
Mrs. Fogarty?"
well, sometimes he's better an
sometimes he's worse, but from the
way he growls an takes on whin he's
better OF thinks he's better whin he's
Worse."-Boston Evening Transcript.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

The prodigaI son went wrong, but
came back all right.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

1t is ~pleasanter to deal with a
crouch who knows his business than
with a grinner who doesn't.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Why isn't a man a thief when he
hooks his wife'S dress?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Memorial Day
What Does 1t Mean to You?

h does 1t mean, this marching past
OF q few old men who are bent and
grave2
You have heard of the host that was
proud and vast
And you see the banners that brightly
wave;
You have heard men glibly extol the
Who endeared the Gray and honored the
Blue,
You have heard Of the cause that was
lost and won,
But what is the lesson yoal teach your
son,
And what is the meaning of this to your
What does it mean. this trudging by
OF a few old men who Will cease ere
To march to the graves where their COM
rades lie
Or to hear the cheers Of the careless
throng?
But what is the lesson u son has
learned,
And what is the meaning Of this to your
They offered all that the brave may give
Where h selfish prey and the timid
pause;
Dearer to them than the right to live
Was the right to die in their country's
cause!
The crowd is granting them its APP
plause,
Thinking that thus they receive their
due;
They have given much and have not
complained,
Blu what is the lesson your son has
gained,
And what is the meaning to your
IS. e. Kiser.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Of great riches there is no real use.
except 1t be In the distribution; the
rest is but cOnceit.-Bacon.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Troubles are like babies. they grow
bigger by nursing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

During the war the number of wom-
en- bank employees in Great Britain
increased from 1900 to $1,000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
a vaIuahla Doc.

SIS he a pedigreed dog?"
He must be We've lost him four
times in three weeks"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

sang "Marching Through Georgia
with a brave show Of spirit. They
were Sherman's men.
A fife and drum corps passed
playing '.Rally Round the Flag, Boys"
ard many Of those in the presidents
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

Mcclellan and Sheridan
Have priced the old Grand Army badge.
IT'S the boast of noble men;
And under these skies of Uncle Sam,
When you lay this frame to rest,
The great Republics %grandest badge
Pin tightly on my breast.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Rioht.

Impatient Diner-Who's waiting
here?
Tardy Waiter-Why, you is, boss
Boston Transcript.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Not in fnstaIlments.

SIS he rich?"
"very. He paid his income tax in
full"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Where a Teller Needs a Friend.

Lapland Lad-Ain't It almost dinner
time, ma?
Motherhood gracious, childl It's
only two weeks since we had break
fast.-BOston Transcript.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Naturally.

'Ts your husbands desire to be an
aviator a trial to your"
Indeed, it is a soar affection"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23

What makes the Dead sea dead? Be
cause it is all the time receiving, never
giving out anything.-D. L. Moody.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
Highway Measure Up to House.

: = - ~
The big piece of highway legislation
at this session is bill $40 S, in the form
of amendments and additions to the
present state trunk highway act. It
was reported out unanimously by the
joint committee on highways, passed
the senate without a dissenting vote,
and is now on the assembly calendar.
It undoubtedly will be passed by an
overwhelming vote. The bill provides
for the following changes and addi-
lions:
The state trunk highway system is
to be increased from 5000 to not over
$500 miles. The highway commission
and q joint legislature committee, act
ing with the commission, will select
the additional mileage after hearings.
Snow removal remains the duty Of
local units, cities, villages and towns,
except where county boards take over
the work. One change, however, pro-
vides that If the highway commission
is petitioned by at least so persons,
certifying they would travel a certain
portion of a highway in the pursuit Of
their ordinary occupations if it were
open during the winter, and the high
way commission determines public in
Eterest demands it, the commission may
direct the county state road and
bridge committee to keep the highway
open.
The bill provides that no advertising
or other signs shall be erected within
a public highway, within a distance Of
1000 feet from the intersection of any
two or more highways. The triangle
bounded by two adjacent ~intersecting
highways, and 1000 feet back from the
intersection, is declared prohibited
ground for danger-producing signs.
The new bill makes it a misdemeanor
to injure, deface or remove any sign,
guide post, mile post or marker erected
by state or municipality for guidance
of the public.
There are several sections covering
bridge and culvert construction, pro-
viding immediate construction where
public safety demands it and immedi-
ate rebuilding when, by flood or other
wise, a bridge or culyert is washed out.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1919-05-23
THICK, SWOLLEM GLANDS
WANTED h man Ind B MpMf Trade ss

Why wait to be told again? 1t pays, it's easy;
no experience necessary; tools free. The Wis
cOnsin Barber College. 3O7 Chestnut ST., Milwaukee, Wis.