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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
Odd and interesting.

Alaska is more than $50 times the
area of Rhode Island,
A sheep eats 700 pounds of grass in
a year, COW 5000 pounds.
Tragedies and sensational pieces
are most in favor with playgoers in
Japan.
piece Of raw beef weighing 100
pounds, after being roasted, weighs
only 6S pounds.
Native rubber gatherors IN Congo
ge 80 cents week and pay their own
expenses.
At social gatherings in Greenland
the natives drink to the health of one
another in cod liver oil.
The shallowest parts of the ocean
are the Baltic and Adriatic seas, each
of which has an average depth of %
to 90 fathoms.
The biggest edible oysters in the
world are found in Australia. They
measure sometimes more than a foot
across the shell.
For long time after sugar was FIRST
introduced into England the people re
fused to eat it, saying that it was bad
for the lungs.
In some of the public Libraries in
tL0nden the racing news is BACKED out
of the newspapers before they are put
upon the files for reading.
The first national convention for the
nomination of president and vice presi
dent was that held by the anti-Ma-
sonic party in Philadelphia, in 1880.
In Turkey grows q wild flower which
lis the exact floral image Of a humming
bird. The breast is green. the throat
yellow, the head and beak almost
black F.
The largest leaves in the world are
those of the Inai palm which grows
of the banks Of the Amazon. They
reach length Of 80 70 so feet, and
are from 10 to u feet in breadth.
India has perhaps a greater variety
lof plants than any other country in
the world, having 1900 native species
or about 80 per cen, more than is EN-
braced in the fora of the whole oil
Europe.
The skin of the reindeer is so i'm
peryious to the cold that anyone
Iclothed in such a dress, with the adj
dition of robe of the same material,
may bear the intensest cold of an Arc
tic winters night.
A mining shaft in Sombrerete, Mex
leo, is almost exactly on the trcpic o
Cancer. and at noon on June q the SUI
shines to the bottom, lighting up TIL
well for vertical depth Of 100 fee
or more.
u one could have cent the frs
day of the month, two cents on IN
next day, four cents the next, and s.
on, doubling the amount each day, h
= would have nearly S2,0O0,000 at tn
end Of month of 81 days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
JOHN GODFREY SAKE
Poet was Unique Character in His
Day and Generation.


John Godfrey SAKE, whose memory
is being honored this afternoon by the
unwilling Of monument at the spot
of the. poet-humorists birthplace in
Highgate, was a unique character in
his day and generation. 1t is well hat
he is remembered by the state of ver
mont; it is we'll that ~ monument 10
his memory be a rough and sturdy
boulder from his native soil
SAKE sang Of homely things and be-
cause he did his poems made vide and
instant appeal. He was a real hui
morist. He had the happy faculty or
taking the common place phrase and
putting it in common place setting
but with such an unusual twis as 10
provoke not only smiles, but often
times a sentiment that did honor to
those who experienced it.
Take his little verse, Never Too
Late to Mend One sees in its few
lines the whole picture of the tired
housewife. 1t is complete picture in
itself to one who will let his magma.
ton. roam a bit beyond material
bounds, and it provokes a smile as
we'll. The smile first and the sc,fti.
ment afterward. 1t runs as fellows:
Here wife, said VIII. 4 pray you
devote
Just half a minute to mend this Goa
Which nail has CHANGED to rand"
IT'S ten o'clock, said the drowsy
mate.
81 know" said viii, 1T is rather late
But It's never too late to mend
The odd use CT the we'll known
phrase, with sly twist in the mean
ing, sometimes effected by an atefa.
ton in spelling, Is we'll shown in Ms
poetical description OF his own ap.
pearance:
u am a man, you mus learn.
Less famous for beauty than strength
And for ought could ever discern
IOl rather superhuous length.
I'm truth it Is but seldom one meets
Such a Titan in human abedes
And when ! stalk over the streets.
I'm a perfect Colossus of roads
But SAKE was something more than
an amuser of men fle had also his
serious side and as lecturer gained
much fame. He was also a newspaper
man and his message 10 the press at a
meeting in Boston many many years
ago is still remembered in the older
Offices. He propc sed this sentiment:
THE men of the Press
Let them guard their own rights
with half the zeal and ability which
they employ in defending the rights
Of others. and they will be not merely
the most useful, but also the most
prosperous and most respected guild
in the world.
Sake was real Yermonter, and sc
it goes without saying that he was a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
SUNSHINE PLUS GOI.DINE
EQUALS BETTER HEALTH
Fresh Ar And Sunlight, Aided BY Ma
ture's Herb Remedies, Will
Build Up Your Body And
Strengthen You.

DO you remember how the boys of
your town looked when they came back
from the army? Remember how they
were filled out, stronger and had bet
ter color than when they went away?
Why, you hardly recognized some of
them when you first saw them on their
return. And what caused the change?
Fresh air and sunshine. Their life in
the OPEN their exercise every day, all
helped to build them up.
You probably are in no condition to
live the hardy life which helped them
So But several hours In the open
every day plenty of sunlight fresh
air and exercise, will help greatly.
And Goldiue No. /, the tonic and nerve
the tissues of your body, to provide
good, strengthening food for the blood
to carry TO all the organs In your
body, viii complete the treatment
Can you think of a more pleasant and
at the same time, more helpful treat
ment? Sunlight and Goldne Goldme
has been called the sunshine medicine
1t Is made of herbs which lived on
sunshine, which were fed by Nature, be-
fore they were collected in the various
corners of the world, taken to the
Goldine laboratories and converted into
tthis medicine which has helped thous-
lands and thousands to regain health,
strength and happiness
| If you have children, 1t is your duty
to make sure that when they become of
age they will be equipped with good
strong, healthy bodies and able to make
la successful fight through life. OUT
4 door play, plenty of fresh air and sum
shine win all help, but children should
have tonic which will develop the
tissues feed the blood and keep the
stomach in normal condition. And the
medicine which has done that and will
do It again is Goldine No. /.
If you want to become stronger
healthier, and IL you want your
children to grow up with healthy ro-
bust bodies, go to w. H. Gokay's Drug
Store and get a bottle of Goldlne No, l
Ask Che druggist he knows
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

real Yankee. He had in him the real
streak OF genius. so often misinter-
preted during the boyhood days of
genius, so it is no. surprising to learn
that while a boy he was sometimes re
ferred 10 as SAKE feol.
But GENTS had its way;the boy was
greater than those who would Judge
him. He grew into fame'that ebme to
him because II could not be denied,
He brought happiness INTO the life Of
the thousands, and BY bis serious
work he 'ibsttefed MS times. The nloge
just such 'heh Vermont can reproduce
The greater, VIII tho fame Of Nqrmaps
be. st. Albans Messenger oyaG qia
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
out ThIa ogs--ls rs. worth Money

Cut ont thiaS Slip enclose with sc
and mail It to Foley & Co, 1886 Shelf
field Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writing your
name and address clearly. You win
receive in return trial package con
tanning Foieys Honey and Tar for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills fer pain in sides and back:
rheumatism, back ache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathar.
tic Tablets, wholesome and thorough
ly cleansing cathartic, for constipation
biiiousness, headache, and sluggish
bowels. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
NEW WAR RISK OFFICER
Lieut.. Edward S. Jones viii Replace
Cant. {. w. Gibson.

Brattlebpro. June Sit. Edward S.
Jones OF BrGttleboro has been appoint
ed War Risk 0ficer for the American
Legion DEPARTMENT of Vermont, in
place of Capt, E. w. Gibson, who re
signed on account of his candidacy for
CongFe sa5in the Second District. This
appointment has been made by the
Executive Committee of the Depart
ments III irl
Lieutenant Jones has besh pssoefab
edtlwith Captain Gibson ia assisting
ensdrvice men in negotiations with
the War Risk Bureau and is prepared
TO answer any Inquiries or take up any
claims in connection with insurance
compensation for injuries and for rela-
tifes OF, deceased soldiers, allo,ments,
allowances. back pay, and all other
financial matters. In. Which. eS.seryiee
men have rights and claims. His Of
flee will continue at Brattleboro.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

Beautiful soft, glossy lustrous hair
for those eho use Partisan sage It's
inexpensive and sold by w. L. Gokay
and good druggists everywhere, with
guarantee % satisfaction or money
refunded.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
cor SALE

FOR SALE-Two Spaniel puppies
months old, weight and pounds: al
so one blue-eyed white Persian cat, a
beauty. Mrs NJ. Rice, Pownal Vt, OPP
posite r. r. station. ~ ,l122tSs
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SALE--An attractive Inn or
large 1S-room building for boarders.
fully equipped. Two baths electricity,
steam heat. An opportunity to obtain
q small hotel in Burlington doing a
very profitable business, II. s How
ard Agent, The Strong, Burlington, VT.
22t2 q,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOUND--A bicycle has been left at
the Graded school owner may have
the bicycle by Identifying II and pay
Ing for this ad. Call at the Graded
school Office, 2Ot6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

Observation-Disclosures experienced
in la carte service. Apply in person
'err by letter. Hotel Nonotuck, Holyoke.
Mass. 90t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

WANTED-To buy equipped saw mill
outfit so II. p. Address A. b. c., Box
44o' cote
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

WANTED-A man with saw mill OUT
NJ to take lumber contracts. Big Of
fer to right man. Address X. Y. e.,
Box 40. 9ots
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

observation-disclosures and cashier.
Experienced men only apply that can
furnish first class references and bonTi,
Burgess Furniture Store, Schenectady,
~ y 22ts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SATB-Whitney reed baby car
rage in good condition. also parlor
stove. Call evenings at 32i Pleasant
street. 1St6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

WANTED--Second hand steel range
Tor kitchen, large size. Address p. o.
Box 203, North Bennington. VT. 20tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SA1IE--5O barred rock day-old
chicks, 25c each: ready for delivery
Thursday June Srd. James f. Powers,
North Bennington, VT 1876
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

WANTED-Tenement of four of rive
rooms, Modres improvements, in vii
iase telephone S46-W. Edwin r. Os-
iunu' 2lt6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SALE-Building lots on Green
wieh street or Hawks Ave; also oak
sofa, car plush upholstering. C. +.
Oatman, North Bennington. 22t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

= WANTED--A fresh COW by June III
Eebiy Ewing description and price. Mrs
j. G. MYNsnTt, ,BeBuipgtuaA VT 2lts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SALE--Bahy carriage. slightly
used Inquire $, G. Won Sltas' Wall
Paper store, 1876
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SALE -passenge 1919 Cadil-
lac: electric lights and starter, Just
painted, first class shape mechanically
and good tires. Any demonstration
price reasonable VIM, II. Cone, phone
92-&. 21t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

WANTED-Tenement of four or five
for family of four. Address d. "a
Buy $40. Remington. nj.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08

FOR SALE-Ford touring car. 1916
model, Perfect running condition. All
kinds Of power. Nj. Nj. Burke, an
School st. 1st6e
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-06-08
WANTED

WAX III Is--sW oman bysthe8lay to do
cleaning. ApplX Mrs. N. Satter, il5
ST. e9tf
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
ATbOT Vitae News.

On account Of the storm, Thurs
days train was unable to go thru
here until Saturday. Mr.. Paquette,
the mail carrier, will be unable to
make his weekly trip to Star Lake.
Harry Zastrow and sisters Helen
and Emily went to Vinegar Monday
morning to visit for two or three
weeks.
John Trap came home from camp
having finished his work there.
James Baker came over from camp
Saturday, returning Sunday.
A sleighload of Arbor Vitae people
drove out to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray lAldrich Sunday afternoon.
A delightful time was reported by all
even tho few of the younger people
had to get out and walk to keep
warm.
Many pupils have had to miss
school on account of the storm and
severe colds.
The town board met at Woodruff
last Saturday, making it more con-
venient for all members to attend.
On Friday night a 'taffy pull" was
given by Clara Grenier, and another
was given by Maude Trapp on Satur-
day night. A good time was reported
at both.
Truman Aldrich returned Friday,
having finished his work at the camp
near Squirrel lake.
Miss Martha Mykleby returned to
Star Lake Thursday after spending a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Mykleby.
Mrs. Carl Zastrow has been on the
sick list for the past week.
Miss Susie Trap spent Saturday
and Sunday at home.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12

with carload of horses for the
Rhinelander Horse Co., and expects
another carload this week. He will be
in charge of the sale barn on River
ST., and will occupy the ]. Z. Nema-
check bungalow on that street.
Social activities of Friday night
consisted of card party given by
Miss Kraus at the home of Mrs. E. E.
Adams. At the Edw Bradford home
Allan Wikman acted as host TO a
number of friends in celebration OF
his birthday.
Sam Greenfield of Chicago, Limo
type salesman for Wisconsin, was an
arrival Wednesday to look over the
business prospects but found mes
sage waiting announcing the death
of his brothers child which limited
his stay to half an hour at the Re-
view Office.
If being in possession of a beauti-
full diamond ring is true indication
as many seem TO think, that a fair
young girl has plighted her troth to
the lucky one of many admirers, then
we are justified in saying that there
may be more definite news for publi
cation at not far distant date.
The young ladies' card club was en-
tertained at the home of Miss Erna
Zimpelmann Tuesday evening. An
equal number of gentlemen were
present who made handsome amends
for any deficiencies manifested at
the card tables by wonderful dex-
terity as soon as said tables were
covered with eatables.
That it is true that things come to
those who wait provided they wait
long enough was demonstrated Mon
day when A. j. DeNoyer received a
long promised car of hard coal and
replenished the empty bins of his
customers. just then the mercury
which had been lost in the bottom of
the thermometer for nearly fonr
months, began to rise and good
many are are planning to take down
the stoves and plant some garden
next week.
w. T. Raymond arrived yesterday
from international Falls, Mimi,
where he has been located for several
years, for an overnight visit with
Eagle River friends. He left this
morning via Madison, for Spokane,
WASH, where he will take position
as general manager for large lumber
ing. concern there. His many friends
here were pleased to meet him and to
know that prosperity is attending him.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Sayner Events.

The Neighborhood Civic Club met
as usual Saturday night. A short pro-
gram was given, as follows:
Play Mrs. A. V. Dewitt
Martha Schwartzman
Bertha Blanquart
Florence Cook
Monologue Mrs. Fred Meloy
Dancing until twelve, refreshments
were served.
Mr.. HI. Warner made business
trip to Merrill Saturday.
Owing to the recent heavy snow
fall, our train was two days later
than usual.
Mrs. O. w. Sayner who has. been
quite i'll the past week is reported to
be on the gain.
There was no school Thursday ow-
ing to the heavy snow fall which
closed the roads.
Marie Froelich has been absent
from school the past week, owing to a
severe case of ear ache.
Silas Sayner has been laid up the
past few days with rheumatism.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Rocked Hioh in Literature.

20. Henry" whose real name was
William Sydney Porter, was born at
Greensboro, N. c., in 1862. After leav-
ing school he spent a number of years
wandering in the southern and south
western states, and engaged in a
varied journalistic career. He finally
settled in New York city, where some
of his best works were written. Fol
some time he was a fugitive in South
America because of financial difficult
ties in which he became involved. He
died June 5, 1910.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12

Sanborn & Company have secured
the services of B. NJ. B aligrodzki as
head of the Polish sales department..
He has been instrumental in the set
Element of large areas in Clark and
Rusk counties, and is very enthusiast
tic over Villas county's many advan-
tages offered in good lands that can
still be bought at reasonable prices
and terms. Mr.. Baligrodzki states
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Town of Washington Caucus.

Notice is hereby given, that the
regular town caucus for the Town Of
Washington; Villas County, Wis,
will be held at the Mayo school house
in said town on March 18th at 200 p.
M, for the purpose of selecting a
Town Caucus committee Of three
members, one of whom shall be chair
man, and nominating the following
Town Officers:
One Supervisor for the term of
three years to succeed Geo. Mayo.
A Town Clerk for one year to sue
coed Louis Zimpelmann.
A Town Treasurer for one year to
succeed Herman KetZ.
An Assessor for one year to succeed
Geo. Punches.
One Justice of the Peace for one
year.
GEO. PUNCHES,
Chairman Caucus Committee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Albinos.

The term "albino" was originally
applied by the Portuguese to negroes
found on the coast Of Africa, who were
mottled with white spots. Now an
albino is defined as a person having a
congenital deficiency Of pigments Of
the skin, hair and eyes. Albinos occur
among all races of men; in extreme
cases they have skin of a milky
color, extremely light hair, and eyes
with a deep red pupil with pink or
blue iris.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Town of Lincoln Caucus.

Notice is hereby given, that the
annual town caucus for the Town of
Lincoln, Villas County, Wis, will be
held at the Town building in Eagle
River, on Saturday, March Goth at
200 p. M, for che purpose OF electing
a Town Caucus Committee Of three
members, one of whom shall be chair
man, and nominating the various
Town Officers to succeed those whose
terms are about to expire.
HENRY SCHMIDT,
Chairman Caucus Committee.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Announcement.

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of Treasurer of the
Town of State Line, Villas county, at
the approaching Town Caucus. AS
surfing you that if elected | will give
the office my best attention, / re-
spectfully solicit the support of State
Line voters.
C. A. HICKoK,
State Line, Wis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Notice to the Public.

Quite proportion of the weekly
reading matter OF the Review is of
the character known as "deadhead."
We wish to say that when received in
due time such items of general inter-
est are as ''Welcome as the flowers in
May, latter hard winter. Coming
in on press day is somewhat different
and hereafter such notices will be
charged at the rate of Toe per line
when received as late as Friday morn
ing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
WouId Be z Joke.

John had been the onl..- child in the
family for FIVE years. when one day
little baby sister came. Several weeks
later the parents were talking about
the little baby, saying how sweet she
was and how glad they were to have !"
little girl. John, listening, said: "Oh,
mother, wouldn't it be good joke on
you if sister turned oct to be q boy2
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12

that many Polish people who have
previously purchased land here are
coming this spring from the mines
of Pennsylvania, Chicago and other
cities to settle on their lands and
get away from the problem of high
cost of living and rents, and will be
welcomed to to Villas county, the
land Of clover, bountiful crops, and
healthy climate.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Announcement.

/ hereby announce to the voters OF
the Town of Lincoln that | will be a
candidate for the nomination OF
Town Clerk at the coming caucus
and will appreciate continuation OF
your support for the position.
Yours truly,
E. B. CROKER.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Notice to Non-Citizens.

All persons desiring to take out
citizenship papers at the June term
OF court are requested to make appli-
cation before March IA, as the law
requires that three months previous
notice be given.
@. G. HENDERSON.
Clerk of Court.
By FERN SCOTT, Deputy.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12

WANTED--Wom attendants at
the Newberry State Hospital. Wages,
$4,000 per month with board, room
and laundry. Address the Medical
Superintendent, State Hospital, New
berry, Mich. st.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
The Challenge.

Il can make any boast that my
husband can make" said the equal
rights lady. "All right" said a man
in the audience. Go ahead and do II
just heard your husband say II,
he's man of few words
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Catholic Lenten Services.

During Lent, evening services at
o. m on all Fridays.
Sunday, March IA, services in Peli-
can and Monico.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12

FOR SALE-2-seat Clark buggy in
AL shape; also top buggy ingood con-
dition. First offer gets bargain. In
quire at Review Office.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
Forty Acre Farm for Sale

Ten acres cultivated, 81 miles from
town. Unfinished frame house, 1926
Price $1,000. At
JOIN IMMONEN
Box BOG Eagle River, Wis
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
On St. Patrick's Day

In the evening the Catholic Aid
Society will give card party at the
Masonic hall. Admission Csc. Lunch
25c. Everybody cordially invited. st.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1920-03-12
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

Authorized to be published and paid for by
the undersigned at the rate of cents per
line per issue