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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
READERS TIEWPOINT
.st,
Letters to the Editor on
Current Topics
John and His Deadly Brother

ooHH anu TVS beduIy bFotner
TO The Editor Of the Evcrino Public Ledger:
When( the bodies Of about nine
alcohol victims alone used to arrive at
the Philadelphia morgue every day
sixty three in one week--bcfore July
/. when John Barleycorn himself, and
not his substitute. was the murderer
there was no ado whatever in phiadel .
phia over these appalling tragedies. In
deed, many of us had no definite idea
of where the morgue was located
neither did we have any figures what
ever about the daily total of bodies
brought in.
And now behold tnc uproar over the
fact that seventy seven people have
been. murdered by Johns substitute in
many cities of the northeast a dc =
plorablc state Of affairs beyond all
question; but many of us wonder
whether it is far worse to be murdered
by the substitute than by the villain
himself.
According to police and hospital re
ports. hundreds of 'drunks" used to be-
brought to station houses and hospitals
in one city alone on Christmas and the
day after. Many of these developed
pneumonia and died without special
mention, dishonorablc or otherwise
II Is evident, therefore, that the
friends OF John Bnrlcycorn, the right
villain. by giving vent to their horror
over the murders committed by his sub
stitute, are trying to make it appear
that John himself was not so bad a
fellow after all, seeing that he could
commit numerous murders without at =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
NATIONAL GUARDTO
GET. BEST OF men
Major General William G. Price
Announces Actual Enlistment
to Take Place Shortly
OVERSEAS MEN ASK TO JOIN

THE new year dawns with the new
National Guard Of Pennsylvania in Il
very healthy state of organization said
Major General William G. Price, the
division commander. today.
\ "we are proceeding slowly, but cf-
fectively. in the matter of organiza
ton" continued General Price. "Our
/ object is to select the best men for the
service. Consequently. we are only be-
ginning the task of enrolment This
Is preliminary to the enlistment, and
we will be able to &C about this step
In n short time. I cannot say at this
Al fine lust when the work of enlistment
will begin, for our decision to select
none but the best men among the ap-
i plicants has naturally delayed the final
Nustering- in.
Many Applicants
"Thc large number of men who are
. applying for admission into the new
| guard has been most gratifying Not
alone is this true of tho number itself,
but the quality of the applicants is Of an
unusually high standard. 1t is a sure
thing that the regular division peace
formation of about u 900 men will soon
be announced as accomplished. and they
will be q command that will be pride
TO the state and of high standard of
military excellence.
Peculiarly gratifying to me Is the
great number of veterans who are seek
Ing to join the guard. Practically all
Of the higher officers and unit command.
ers have seen overseas duty. Our inc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
URGE MORE CONCERTS
FOR MUSIC LOVERS
Philharmonic Society to Launch
Membership Campaign at
Hotel Supper

The Philharmonic Society has under
consideration an increase in the num-
Der of its concerts and has already dis.
cussed plans for giving concerts every
two weeks during the entire musical
season. The larger number of concerts
will also give greater opportunity to the
soviety for encouraging and introduc-
ing promising young Philadelphia ar
lists.
To ascertain the strength of the popu-
lar demand for good music, member
ship campaign will be launched at a
supper to 80 men and women in the
Bellevue Stratford tomorrow. The
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
Packers and PERCENTAGES

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger!
Sir--Ip your editorial December 20
headed 'Palmer's Triumph Over the
Packers you state that "a profit of
>, per cent on gross sales would not be
unreasonable-no retail merchant could
continue in business = on so narrow. d
margin.
Many retailers, after paying cx =
penscs. including reasonable salary
for themselves. would remain in bust
ness and be well satisfied with s per
cent profit on gross sales. However,
the packers are not retailers, but may
be classed as manufacturers and whole
salers. The reasonableness of per
cent on gross sales depends on the
number of times the capital invested
has been turned during the year. A
man has $4,000 which he loans for
thirty days. charging 5000. which would
be per cent. If he continues making
the loan each month during the year he
would have loaned S130.00O at . per
cent. but his profit on the capital would
be "a per cent
The packers may be able to; turn
their capital every thirty days. posi- =
bly, oftencr. The net profit shown on
the Swift dollar NAV mean profit on
capital invested of any amount. depend.
ing entirely on the number of times the
capital has been turned
WESTERN.
Marion, Ind, December 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
FIND WOOD ALCOHOL CURE
Woman improved After injections
OF Bicarbonate of Soda

An effective means of checking the
alcohol poison plague has been suggested
by the recovery Of Mrs. Catherine Bris-
tol. of this city from wood alcohol
paisoning at John Hopkins Hospital,
Baltimore. Md.
sIrs. Bristol was received at the hos
pital in a critical condition. Bicarbouate
of,Soda was injected into her veins, and
her system was saturated with the so
luton. a slight improvement in her
condition was noted Immediately. From
g. state of semicoma she recovered con
seriousness, and her sight was partially
restored.
The effect of this treatment accord
ing to Dr. Charles Lentz, who treated
Mrs. Bristol, is to neutralizc tho acid
formed in the body by the poison. The
result of the experiment may unearth
curative agent. that will reduce the
deaths from wood alcohol poisoning.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01

dispute over the league of nations and
the refusal of the Senate to ratify the
treaty has not ended the brotherhood.
Please read Revelations, fourth chap
ter and also tenth chapter "There is
Hope" Is It possible for you to be.
lievo that there is now rainbow
standing over the White House, one
end thereof standing on the top of the
Washington Monument and the other
In the Lafayette Park, this being the
center OF the world at the present time
Let us hope for the great victory.
s. J. FRANKLIN,
Philadelphia, January I
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01

campaign itself is ia the hands OF a
woman's committee OF which Mrs. VIII
liam Innes Is chairman.
DR.. Wilmer Krusen will preside at
the supper and several speakers will
tell Of the musical needs Of Philadel-
phia and methods for meeting them.
Emusic and Character" will be dis
cussed by David Kirchbaum and A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01

Judson win talk on 1.-The Civic fal9s
OF an Orchestra Edward Box WIN ~ y
plain the relations that exist between
the Philharmonic Society and the Phil y
adelphia Orchestra. DIR. Frank NJ.
Hammond will tell the history of the
Philharmonic. Mrs. Otis Skinner Will
speak of organizing for supplying the
musical demands Of all classes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
BIDS RAlLRoAoERs CONSERVE

In his New Years greeting to the
employees Of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Elisha Lee, federal manager, urges them
to avoid waste in every possible way. so
as to help in relieving existing scare
ity. He also advises them to increase
production and to watch carefully over
the safety of fellow workers and the
travelling public.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01

ira, and, as was the case when Mr..
Stokowski gave It last season, the auli-
ence was frankly amused at It. And
II seems 10 the writer that Funeral
March that causes amusement, fails
somewhat OF It's purpose.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-01
The Penn Memorial Bridae

Inc Penn Memorial Bridge
TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger.
My Bridge of Dreams
At last | see her leap across
The silver stream
The merry children laugh and play
The workmen speed across the livelong
day,
And all night long ".
The merry motor parties speed along.
O. Welcome to our city fair
My Bridge of Dreams,
Leaping high out across the silver
stream.
DAVID Fl. WRIGHT.
New Years Day, 1920,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
LOCAL JorTINGs

Jacob Aberg has resigned as
chairman of Sterling, expecting to
spend his time with his son on new
northern Wisconsin farm. Mr.. Aberg
also resigned as secretary of Retreat
creamery, and his removal from these
public activities is much regretted.
e. r. Cade receives clipping sent
by his brother, j. NJ. Cade in Montana
showing that he has apparently found
the lost sapphire mine in Musselshell
county.
Game Warden Scott Curtis was in
Iron, Ashland and Bayfield, counties
last week, taking beaver out of waters
where the Industrious furry fellows
were doing damage by inundating
farm lands.
We are handed clipping from a
Palatine Ill. )paper which tells deal
er at Oxford who has agreed to de-
liver a purebred calf by aeroplane to
DIR. Gorsline's farm at that place. Ray
McMullen is the Doctors right hand
man there.
Rev. Pow, DeSoto and Retreat
Methodist minister, is planning visit
to England. With his family he soor
departs. His pulpits will be filled by
substitutes during the absence.
Hon. A. II. Dahl has acquired an.
other Ford station. This time at Ply.
mouth, which will be under manage
ment of his son Aad, we are advised
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12

THE EXPRESSION OF MANY A
KIDNEY SUFFERER IN VIgO-
QUA

A stubborn backache is cause to sus-
pect kidney trouble. When the kid
neys are inflamed and swollen, stoop-
ing brings sharp twinge in the small
of the back, that almost takes the
breath away. Doan's Kidney Pills re-
vive sluggish kidneys-relieve aching
backs. Ask your neighborl Here's
Viroqua proof:
Mrs. w. ]. Getter, 6S4 E. Maple ST.,
says: "My back panied me and / suf-
fered from severe pains all through
my body. My kidneys acted very IT.
regularly and my back hurt and ached
all the time so that | was just about
all worn out. My feet were swollen
badly because of the condition of my
kidneys and | was in bad shape. /
bought box of Doan's Kidney Pills
from Davis Drug Store and soon was
cured of the attack. felt lots young
er and my back was in fine condition
after using Doan's Kidney Pills"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Getter had Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
IKANSASFARMER HASGAIN-
EDTWENTY POUNDS
TIN YEARS TROUBLE DIsAP.
FEARED AFTER HE TOOK
TANLAC-FERLS FINE
NOW

"Since Tanlac has overcewe nav
troubles l have gained twenty sounds
in weight and am in better health
than for years" was the statement
made few days ago by H. W. Boring,
a well-known farmer living at Over
land Park, Kansas.
During the two years I suffered !
tried everything knew of to get re-
lief, but nothing reached my case IN
til L got hold of Tanlac," Mr.. Boring
continued. II had a poor appetite and
nay digestion was so bad that I could
hardly retain a thing / ate. / had
pains across the small of my back so
bad that at times l could not do nav
work. My nerves were terribly un-
strung and | would become upset at
the least little unexpected noise.
could never sleep good at night and /
became so weak and run down that /
lost weight rapidly. | was also trou-
bled a great deal with catarrh, and of
mornings / had to spend half hour
or more clearing up my head.
"Tanlac was certainly blessing to
me, and from the way it went after
my troubles it seems it was made
specially for me. My digestion now is
perfect and it makes no difference
what | eat | am never troubled after
ward. The pains across my back have
disappeared entirely and / never miss
a day from work now. The catarrh
has left me and my head is perfectly
clear, am no longer nervous and every
night l sleep sound. | have regained
my lost weight and / am feeling much
stronger than l have in years. l am
always going to keep Tanlac in my
home so it will be handy at all times
Tanlac is sold in Viroqua by C. F..
Dahl, in Genoa by Gus Zabolio Com
pany, in La Fargo by Jos. Weisner
and in Westby by o. A. Uugeth.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
Civil Service Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces an examination
for positions of Auto Mechanic, Tract
or Driver, and Chauffeur, at salaries
from $1440 to $1640 a year for the
purpose of filing vacancies H. these
positions at the Sparta Central 0rdin-
ance Depot, Sparta, Wisconsin.
Competitors will not be required to
report for examination, at any place,
but will be rated on the following sub
jects, which will have the relative
weights indicated on the scale of 100:
"a Physical ability, 40, (2) Train
ing and Experience, so.
Competitors will be rated upon the
sworn statements in their applications,
and upon corroborative evidence.
For further information inquire of
the Local Secretary at the postoffice
or write the District Secretary, Sew
enth Civil Service District, Federal
Building, Chicago. Ill.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
Paid for Depositing Sawdust

Wencil Mislivecek, who lives five
miles west of Hillsboro, was fined for
allowing sawdust from his mill to be
deposited so near a trout stream that
some of the dust got into it. Mr.. Mis-
livecek paid his fine amounting to over
$50 without a whimper, and later a
number of local sportsmen Clipped in
So each and lightened the burden for
him. These sportsmen claim the ar
rest was not justified Hillsboro SEN
fry
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12


sudden death is a great shock to the
family and the whole community.
Mrs May Breavey, a former Hills
boro lady and teacher, is now super
intendent of schools in Adams county.
Ernest Wyman of Trippville, was
operated upon for goitre IN Lacrosse
hospital
Application has been made to the
banking department of the state for
a charter for a second bank at Coon
Valley. 1t is discretionary with the
commissioner whether the request is
granted.
An examination for Clerk Carrier
has been announced by the Civil Service
Commission, to be held in Viroqua,
Wis, on May %, 1920, for postoffice
service. For application blanks, in
struetons to applicants, etc, call at
the postoffice.
Albert LINER, a former citizen of
Chrlstiana, was found dead IN his bed
in Minneapolis, from heart failure. He
was bachelor, 81 years old, had long
been a Waterman for the Milwaukee
railroad. The remains of LINER were
brought back for interment at Melby
church cemetery.
A|GNAN AAAe AAA interesting SAeAARNNASE
concerning Vernon county have Just
been complied for the State Depart
ment of Agriculture by J. A. Becker,
joint crop statistician for the state
and federal departments These sta
tistics cover farm labor supply, daily
milk production per COW, price receive
ed for milk. and total value of milk
product. From these it appears that
the present supply Of farm labor in the
county of Vernon IS 10 per cent of nor
NAL; that the present demand for farm
labor IS 100 per cent of normal. The
cows of the county in 1919 were milk
ed an average of ESQ days each and
their average daily yield was 159
pounds, for which an average price of
S2.T2 per cwt. was received. The to-
tai value Of the milk product for the
year was 1922, 120.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
When Built Buick Build Them,

THE Model K-Forty- Nine Buick seven passenger car
is the kind of touring that fulfls the expect
atoms of the buying public.
is quality and purchasers of this famous Buick
model particularly satisfied for they find their
selection is everywhere admired and approved.
In this sturdy high powered family car there is ample
seating capacity, comfort and touring satisfaction 1t
will stand hard usage, and with its quiet efficient Buick
Valve-n-Fead motor has power and speed beyond the
ordinary requirements.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
Periodic Bilious Attacks

Persons subject to bilious attacks at
regular intervals know about when to
expect an attack. They find that they
have no desire for food when an attack
is due but usually eat because it is
meal time. Skip one meal and take
three of Chamberlain's Tablets and
you may be able to avoid the attack.
Persons subject to periodic bilious at
taeks should not drink tea or coffee
at any time.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12

They will all lay eggs but the
BOOSTERS il you use Hess Panacea.
Ask o. r. Davis.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12

DIR. Fortney, Dentist, Office over
Dahps drug store. Phone 176.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-05-12
Stricken Blind and Dies

Mrs. James Mcnamara of Lynxville
ridge died very suddenly. She had
been i'll but was much better and had
gone out to the pump for a glass of
water and suddenly became blind and
lived but few minutes. Mrs. Nc
Namara was a young woman and her
sudden death is great shock to the
family and the whole community.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-09
.SHR|NERS EXPECT
BIG ENTRY LIST
Annual Golf Tourney to Start
Saturday Over Over
ton Links.

record entry list is expected in the
annual Shrine Golf club championship.
which starts Saturday over the Overton
park links. Members Of the tourna-
ment committee Thursday predicted that
close to. 100 players would tee off in
the qualifying round which extends over
saturday and Sunday
Two 32s will qualify and the beaten
les in the first round matches will
continue in the second and fourth
flights. The titular flight will be com
posed Of first match winners in the low
80. Matches will be played at the con-
testants option but must be completed
by the following dates:
First round, Wednesday, Sept Is,
second round, Saturday. Sept. IS: third
round, Tuesday, Sept 81 semifnals
THURSDAY Sept. %; finals, Saturday,
Sept. rs.
All matches and the qualifying test
will be Is holes All mobiles. whatever
temple, are invited 10 enter. Buford
NJ, White OF the tournament commit
tee, decla es several out of-town en-
tries are expected
Guy Turner. present champion. will
defend his title while Mack Bucking
ham and Bob Metcalf former champs,
will be among those 10 start.
\ banquet will be given at the Shrine
clubhouse, opposite the ninth fairway,
on the night after the finals.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-09
MAJOR LEAGUE
PENNANT RACES
MORE SCRAMBLED
Leaders in American and Ma
tionaI Are Being Hard
Pushed by Rivals and Fast
Finish Is Assured.

The, penrant race in the National and
american leagues frightened up another
fotch as a result of Wednesdays games.
IN the senior circuit, the Cincinnati
Reds, who are setting the pace, were
idle, while Brooklyn, in second place,
defeated Philadelphia, and New York,
IN third place, won two games from
Boston; The Superbas victory put
them in tie with Cincinnati so far
as games are concerned, but the Reds
have a lead of four percentage points
The Giants double victory over the
Braves enabled New York to gain four
cinnat. In games, the Giants are one
and ,one-half behind Cincinnati and
Brooklyn.
Cleveland and New York were not
scheduled to play Wednesday in the
fcated St. Louis and thereby gained
three points on the first and second
teams. AS result there are only IL
points between Cleveland in first place
ana a. Chicago in third place, The In
advantage over the White Sox. The
final intersectional series. Of the season
opens in both leagues Thursday with
the Western clubs Of the National league
playing in the. East and the Eastern
clubs Of the American league in the
West. 1t is possible that before the
teams return to their home stations
tnat one or more of the pennant con-
tenders n both circuits will have been
eliminated, If the races are not actually
decided Cincinnati, in the National
League, and New York in the American
league, have the hardest work cut out
for them among the contenders. The
real test for the Reds will come next
week when Manager Moran's team will
face the Superbas in Brooklyn for three
games and then go to New York for
four games with the Giants. One Of
these games is a postponed contest pre-
vented by rain at Cincinnati during the
last trip of the Giants.
The Yankees also will be obliged to
meet their nearest Competitors-Cleve-
land and Chicago--on foreign soil. The
Cleveland series opens Thursday. The
New York team will start under a de-
cided disadvantage because of the ac-
cident to Ping Bodie, who fractured
his right ankle in the exhibition game
at Pittsburgh Wednesday and because
the Yankee owners have decided not
to use Pitcher Carl Mays in the Cleve-
land series. The accident to Bodie is
expected to weaken the New York out
field con8iC erably.
Duffy Lewis. the regular left fielder,
has not entirely recovered from an in
jury to his leg. 1t is believed Sam Wick
utility oLtfielder, will be pressed into
active service to take Bodies place,
while Meusel will continue to substitute
for Lewis
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-09
BIG LEAGUE GOLFERS
CLASH THURSDAY

ROSLYN, N. Y, Sept. "A battle Of
internationally known amateur golfers
featured todays matches in the ma
tional amateur championship tourna-
ment. Francis Ouimet, of Boston, who
in 1918 won the United States open
title by defeating the British profess
SIGNALS, Vardon and Ray, at Brookline
Mass, played Thomas D. Armour, of
Scotland, who holds the amateur cham
pionship of France. This same title was
won by Ouimet in 1914 after he had
failed to win the British amateur and
open championship.
Another which attracted a large gall
lery was that between two prodigies
representing the North and South-Rob-
ert T. Jones, II, of Atlanta. 20 years
old, and Fred j. Wright, Jr., whose
home is in WATERFOWL, Mass. and who
is % years old. Both have had many
followers in the rounds thus far. Some
OF the enthusiasts favor one or the
other for the championship. If they can
stand the strain of a Smile daily hike,
plus the call on the nerve ssytem which
match play makes.
Two former American amateur cham
pions came together in the match be-
tween Chick Evans, OF Chicago, and
w. {. Fownes, Jr., of Pittsburgh, both
OF whom had a hard fight yesterday
j. Wood Platt, of Philadelphia, who
ended the amateur championship ca
reer of Dave Heron, of Pittsburgh, for
a year at least, met Edward P. Allis,
OF Milwaukee, who won at the 39th
hole yesterday from Oswald Kirkby,
of EnglewoOd, n. j.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-09-09
NORFOLK, LEWIS,
BLACK, WILLIAMS
ON s. A. c. CARD
Double Windup to Feature
Weekly Card-Lewis in
Shape and Expects to Even
Score With Norfolk.

Billy Hack has completed a corking
good double windup for the weekly show
at the Southern A. C. Monday night.
In the first half OF the main attraction
Kid Black, OF Memphis, meets Lester
Williams. OF New Orleans, and in the
second spasm Battling Norfolk, Of this
Crescent City, steps out before Pinky
Lewis, of Tulsa, Okla. Black and VIII
lams are lightweights and Lewis and
Norfolk are heavies.
The Lewis Norfolk affair will be In
the nature OF a return engagement and
Black and Williams will be clashing
for the first time.
In their first session Norfolk was
awarded the decision over Lewis after
he had spotted the giant black great
advantage in weight, but had worn
him down with a fast pace and a driv-
ing attack to the stomach. BY the
fifth round Lewis was weary and when
the eighth opened he was so limp he
could hardly raise a paw. There was
no kick at the verdict Lewis was not
in the best OF shape as he had picked
Norfolk for a pipe and had been
fooled This time the big black Is fit
and will lay part Of his end Of the
purse on the outcome.