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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Dodo's Bio Mistake,

The dodo-its name today syno-
nym for back number'-became ex-
tinct owing to the circumstance that
1t was good TO eat. Not being able to
fly, its clumsy wadde gave 1t no
means of escape. Sailors stopping at
the island of Mauritius, to which it
was native, killed it for food. Not
even skeleton of the dodo now
exists, and until recently Il was sup
posed there was only one picture Of
the bird-made by an artist who Wis
tied Mauritius in 1926. But 1t now ap-
pears that living specimens were
taken TO Amsterdam at about the
same period, and beautiful painted
portraits Of them have turned up. One
Of the latter is of white dodo mot
an albino), which presumably repre-
scented Il distinct variety, the ordinary
type having plumage that was mostly
gray.-Detrolt Journal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
NEWS FROM COUNTY
MeInik- BrOckyiIle Notes

One by one the pioneer settlers are
leaving for the great Beyond and the
last one to answer the roll call is Mrs.
Wenccl Maly, who died at the late
family home on Monday night from
diseases incident to old age, Born in
Czecho-Slovakia seyenty-two years ago
and at an early age immigrated with
her parents to this country like all pio-
neer settlers she went through many
difficulties. Later deceased married
Wenccl Maly, who with three sons and
two daughters survive her.
The deceased was known for her
good qualities being industrious and
paiuslaking and will be missed by all
her many friends. The funeral was held
from the late home on Sunday at 10
o'clock a. M. and intcrment was at the
Czccho-Sloyak National cemetery near
Francis Creek. The correspondent
joins with the many friends in extend
ing sympathy to the surviving members
Of the family
Mrs. J. Johanck and daughter from
Minnesota are visiting here and at
Mmit1woc with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw Hostak returned
from Oconto Falls last Saturday, where
they purchased merchandise store
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Weather an0 Crop Conditions in Wis.

The weather was generally favorable
for marked development of vegetation,
although the nights were too cool in
northern sections for the rapid growth
of corn. IIaying is in full swing in
southern and under way in central and
northern districts. Most reports indi-
cate only a fair hay crop. Fruit is
doing well Strawberries of excellent
quality are being marketed in northern
sections. In southern districts corn
made exceptional growth. Tobacco
transplanting is nearing completion,
and beetS are average stand and doing
well A severe storm swept west-cen-
trail counties on Saturday with excess
i've rain and some hail. Considerable
damage to all crops was reported. Win
ter wheat was badly lodged, meadows
flooded, corn washed out, live stock
killed and drowned; also, considerable
damage to roads and bridges was re-
ported W. p. STEWART,
Meteorologist
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From MaribeI.

Marbl is to have chautauqua July
x, Q and TO- The business men Of
Married. have entered into contract
with the company There viii be aft
rrooon and evening sessions for three
days The program is said to be one
Of the best instructive and attractive
'hmlouqua programs ever offered
here The admission to the Chautnu-
qua programs viii be low enough for
everybody 70 attend, young and old
Children under seven years old may
attend the programs free
Don't fail to attend this big event
and see each and every program Of the
Chmiuqua.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes from School Hill

John Koenig of New London, Ed,
GaerthoetIner and family and Mr., and
Mrs. Jos. Schleh were callers at II. p.
Silbernagel S Sunday.
Some Kel boys have arranged for a
dance which is to be held at Christels
ball, July 18th.
Frank Bushmann and Miss Steffana
Horn we're united IN marriage this
week At St. Gregory's church in St.
Na2,auz.
Peter Cries and family OF Colby are
visiting friends here.
Peter Hauch is bulldog barn; the
foundation is completed.
Rickert's garage has installed Del
CO light plant Mr. Rickert will con
duct Delco service station and carry
a complete line Of parts.
j. w. Rckert was called to Sheboy
gan on business Monday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From MiShlcOt

Miss Anita Stellzcr, who is nurse
at the Columbia hospital in Milwaukee
is visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. j. w SJcIlzcr She
left again ON June - to resume her
duties.
Mr.. Albert Tclalnf, who recently
completed the telegraph course at the
Oshkosh Telegraph school visited at
the home of his parents The past week
and has now left for Albany Wis.,
where he will tie employed as an opcr-
ator
Mr.. Sidney Slcllzcr. who some time
ago qualified himself as rural mail ear.
ricr. has received % position as mail
carrier from Francis Greek 10 Mishi-
cot. lie will commence the first Of
judy He has invested ia Ford car
which hc is going to use ON the route.
The local pea yIning shed will start
June 30 Of this month and continue
for d period of about six weeks The
peas this year are cNcclIeuli in fact
they are better than they have been
for two or three years.
The pupils of the Sacred Heart Pol
j,h school of Two Rivers viii present an
English program at the Mishicol Opera
house ON july :, Sunday, at 3 y. m.
Everybody +, cordially invited.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01

"And he views you with the old time
bright eyes?" smiled Mrs. Ewing. IL
think time will work the charm, dear"
'In your skilled hands, SURELY" re-
piled Laurette with confidence.
They had humored the whims of
the notonal patient at Paxton and
the dolorous atmosphere surrounding
him had made of Irving Throop a con
firmed misanthrope. A case Of nerves
had grown into a bugaboo of fancy
and dread.
Mrs. Ewing had summoned and
posted her emissaries. 1t was some
thing of a novelty and stimulant to
Irwin Throop to have people meet him
and treat him as if he was a normal
fellow creature instead of con-
tirmed invalid, a physical wreck. No
one condoed with him, no one told
him he looked pale and weak. Every
body hailed him with CHEEKY, friendly
greeting He was ashamed to mention
his ailments to people who apparently
observed no trace of them in his bear
ing.
The fair plotter, Mrs Ewing, fairly
led. dragged and held him in a new
social bondage that began to interest
him. She coaXed him into tennis. He
was an excellent player and believed
the compliments he received as TO his
experiences in the sport.
In fact, within a month Irwin
Throop was a new being, There was
no time for moping among the jolly
group who were determined to win
him back to,seeing only the bright side
Of life one day he wrote to Laurette,
telling her of his recovery. The bridge
was passed. Laurette knew that she
had triumphed,
There was only this to round out
the worlds sweetness" he whispered
to Mrs Ewing the day she sent for
Laurette, who, strolling among the
flowers in the garden, was regarded
raptly by her old time and now new
lover.
"Go and tell her So" advised the
artful plotter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From Cleveland.

On June y, Mr.. T.. 6. Jachnig was
presented by his wife, Helen, nee
hoehl, with a happy baby boy.
Mr. Charles Voss and some Of his
family made few days pleasure trip
by automobile to Chicago last week
Miss Clara BoRcnschnetz, daughter
81 Mrs. Anna Bogenschuetz, and Mr..
Arthur Dietrich Of Cato were married
June ~, "A ST. Wendell Rev A. Roder
othcialed Mr. Dietrich is the owner of
a farm Ut Cato.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From West Maple Grove

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Wolf and family
from Oshkosh are visiting with friends
and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Deworske, who
were visiting few weeks at the home
Of DhcU son, Albert, have returned to
their home at Milwaukee,
Mrs John Kcibcr and daughter,
Della, were Appleton callers last Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Jankc and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Dcwarskc attended
the Fire Tournament at Denmark Sat
urday.
John Miller is home from Mt Cal
vary to spend his summer vacation.
joe Jank has had electric lights in
stalled in his buildings.
The board of review met at the Joe
krizcncsky home Monday June n,
having no town hall. The old structure
is broken down TO make place for q
new building. The contract is already
let.
John Spatchck bought light plant
and milking machine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From Madsen

The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Ole Hanson last week Thursday
and will meet next time with Mrs, Gil
bert Anderson, July s.
Rev. and Mrs. White have returned
from Minneapolis.
The young peoples society held a
sociable at Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ped
crson last Sunday evening, A large
crowd was present.
The farmers around here helped Carl
Sorcnson three days last week to move
his barn on the stone basement and
raised fourteen feet addition to it.
Help is scarce, he has only been able
to get two carpenters to do his work.
Walter Madison has exchanged his
car for new one with winter top.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Madison made a
trip to Harlland, Wis, in their new
auto.
Marie Madison and IIildegard Nelson
graduated from Mmitowoc High
school this term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Larson, Mrs.
Carl Alison and X. Norstad were visit
ing at Mr.. and Mrs. o. X. Larsons at
Shcboygnn Sunday.
Crops look fine. Lots Of rain and
sunshine make everything grow.
John Larson has the masons putting
up cement porch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
J. c. Fisherman and family.

j. C.. kustermann and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Becker of Milwaukee
are visiting Mr. John Schwoerer and
family and Christ Mertz and family
Mr.. and Mrs, Mich. Lackermann,
Earl I.ackermann of Amigo and Mrs.
Hammer of Appleton spent few days
with Mrs. Helena Casper.
Miss Rosa Groh, who was reported
very sick, is getting along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ncsbt and family from
Chicago, and Mrs. Sullivan and daugh-
ter Marie from Osman spent Tuesday
with VIM c. Groh and family,
The canning company is busy can
ming peas, having started Monday
Mr. George Koeck and family of
Milwaukee was visiting here with
relatives over Sunday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01

Every organ in the body exerts In
some way an Influence upon the brain.
Those whose lives are along the sys-
tematic, Flooding way the great
crowd of us-hnye no excuse for item
pernmental fits" II we take care OF
orr health every organ does Its duty,
and brain and nervous system do not
become temporarily poisoned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From GrlmmS

James Savage, well known resident
and prosperous farmer of Cato, died
Sunday, aged &c years. His health had
been poor for several months but it
was not thought that there was imme-
date danger. Mr. Savage was a fine
type of man. lie was a kind husband
and father and a good neighbor. lie
was an up-tO-date farmer and had one
Of the finest farms in this section. His
death is a loss to this community. He
is survived by two sons, Stephen and
John and two daughters, Miss Ruby, a
teacher at Neenah and Mrs George
Nate, of Maple Grove, Four sisters,
Mrs. John Murphy and Mrs. Ann
Iangtry. this city, and Mrs. f. Brun-
ncr and Mrs. John Rice, of Manitowoc
Rapids, and one brother Stephen, also
of Rapids, survive.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning from St. Patrick's church in
Maple Grove and was largely attended.
Stephen Savage, son of James Saw
aye who died Sunday was injured Mon
day when his horse took fright and ran
away just as he was leaving the barn
yard on his way to the cheese factory.
The milk wagon was overturned and
Mr.. Savage was pinned under the wag-
on and cans and when picked up was
unconscious. His injuries however,
are not serious.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nate have re-
turned from their wedding trip
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Notes From Rockville

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Zcman and
last Sunday here with relatives
Mrs John Skarvan is at the Mani
lowoc Holy Family hospital where She
underwent IN operation,
Miss Viola Sluhal Of Mantowoc
spent last Sunday at the Mr.. and Mrs.
John Suchomcl home.
Mr.. Anton Zcman was At Manlowoc
last Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. John Click Of Rock
wood spent last Sunday with the lat
tcr's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Shmuu
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Wireless Mast on chlna,s Wall.

A reinforced concrete wireless mast
Of large dimensions has been erected
upon the Chinese wall for the use of
the American navy, 1t is 1914 feet in
height. The original program called
for the making of the mast by the pre-
cast method In two parts, and then
erecting them by means Of derricks,
but an accident occurred while the
erection was taking place and an
American engineer and four coolies
were killed. The method Of forming
in molds was then tried and although
1t was much more expensive than the
other, 1t was successfully carried out.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
Soft for the Cook.

Dr. Edal Behram of Bombay, India,
comes TO the fore advocating a perna-
nent menu of shredded cabbage, pink
and white; beets, carrots, whole wheat
and fruits, nuts and raisins all to be
eaten raw. Applications for perna-
nent X. =. In the Indian army now In
order, Line forms on the right
Home Sector.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
L arm for Sale

The Mccarthy farm in Cato,
being the NJ NV 4 Of Section
Ten, will be offered for sale at
the Office of the County Judge at
10 A. M. on Friday, July 9, 1920.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
MARRIED

Miss Catherine Gray, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. T, w. Gray, of this city,
and Mr.. George Pinpey, Jr,, of New
York, we're united in marriage Mon
day evening. Rev. Francis Keicher
performed the ceremony which took
place at the home. The attendants
were Miss Helen Gray, sister OF the
bride, and James MofTet OF Cleveland
Ohio. After the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Pinney left on the limited for
Green Bay on their way East. They
will make their home in New York.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01

Miss Blanche WalIschlaeger, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wallschlaeg-
er, and Mr.. Webster Ziegler OF Chica-
GO, we're married Tuesday, Rev,
Schellhase officiating. Miss Media
Schorer and Arno Wallschlaeger we're
the attendants. The newly weds will
make their home at Chicago.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01

Miss Esther Glye, daughter OF Mr.,
and Mrs. William Glye, and Mr..
Michael j. Mcmahon OF Milwaukee
were married yesterday. The cere-
mony took place at the home, Judge
Chloupek officiating. The attendants
we're Miss Marie Rappel of this city
and Harry Bershinger of Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. MacMahon left in the
afternoon on wedding trip after
which they will take up their res
idence in Milwaukee.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1920-07-01
East Wisconsin Trustee Go.

Administrators Of Estate OF Chas
Mccarthy, deceased.
Guardian OF Estate of Dan
Mccarthy, incompetent.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
LET PHE COMMISSION COME

The action of the Alaska and the, Transportation
Bureaus of the Seattle Chamber in urging the mem
bers of the Interdepartmental Commission which is
investigating the transportation, mail and other
needs of Alaska. to come North and hold hearings
in the Territory will be appreciated by Alaskans
who live in Alaska. 1t is the only proper thing for
the Commission do. 1t probably would not be so
necessary Dr. Brooks to make the trip. He has
been here many times and he has knowledge about
the Territory he would possess if it had not
been for those trips But it is different with the
adequate conception of Alaskan conditions without
coming up here. They should for themselves what
transportation conditions are, how dependent the
people are steamer service and schedules, and the
mails They should the people who working
i'll the Territory, struggling to make their business
succeed to for their families and develop civ
ilizaton here that will make the country a desir-
able place in which to, live for those who here
and for those who will after them. They should
get first hand knowledge of the conditions under
which they making the battle of life and the
obstacles which they have overcome They should
view the country and the resources which lured peo
pie to it and visualize the sagnaton caused when
much of those resources locked up
than dozen years ago They should get view
that would enable them to make comparison be-
tween the slow growth of Alaska and the rapid
people were left free to work and expand and de-
velop
BY all means, let the Commission to Alaska
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
A Glorious Victory
(Cordova Alaskan J


In the election of townsman, George c. Haze
let at the primaries as a Delegate to the Republi
can National Convention at Chicago, the voters of
Alaska only honored of pioneer and rep
resentative citizens but at the time placed its
stamp of disapproval on the maliciously false and
scurrilous attacks made upon the character of
of the highest integrity who enjoys the confidence
and respect of all who know him.
The magnificent vote that Mr.. Hazelet received
in his own home town is unparalleled in the history
OF campaign conducted in Alaska or eles
where where similar tactics resorted to in order
to detract from a candidates popularity Usually
there is factional sentiment that be famed
into flame by the despicable tactics resorted to by
Charley Heron through the columns of the papers
he controls at Juneau and Anchorage. But such
not the the primary election and the
magnificent vote given Mr. Hazcet by his friends
and neighbors where he is known for his true worth,
is testimonial any man might be justly proud of,
and for which he is truly grateful.
The entire fire of the enemy directed against
Mr. Hazelets candidacy The Seattle bunch of for
Aaskans prepared slate whereby these grafters
of the Territory by eecting Heron National Com
mitteeman and sending Valentine to the Republican
National convention. Wickersham, who has guber
material aspirations teegraphed from Washington his
endorsement of the play to the Alaska newspapers,
adding: Beat Hazelet at all hazards Herron's
papers took up the slogan of the master mind but
overreached themselves in their zeal to injure Mr.
Hazeet, by publishing maciousy false and defam-
atory statements AS result Heron has been
rested and must stand trial the charges of both
civil and criminal libel.
In the face of all this opposition what a grand
victory George c. Hazelet achieved by his triumph
over all of the obstacles thrown in his way to be
OF the delegates the Republican National Conven-
ton, which will nominate the President of the
United States. We congratulate him upon his
cess, the voters who stood Loyalty by him. and for
the further fact of having for all time eliminated
from Alaska politics the Seattle hangers-on. Wicker
sham, Heron, Valentine and all of their ilk.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
FARM FORESTRY

The Forestry Bureau has organized "a branch for
the education of the farmers in the and market
ing of the timber their farms, and to make them
constant producers OF timber
The forest lands held by farmers in the Southern
States constitute total l24 600 600 acres
which is than one-third of all the farm land in
that section Says a Farmers Bulletin of
the Department of Agriculture 1T may surprise
20 know that farm woodlands represent more
than one-haf of the entire forest land in the South
States, including the great holdings the ,lum
Der companies and yield annually about s94 600 900
worth of timber products. OF this amount nearly
one-haf is sold in the form of logs. other cut pro-
ducts and standing timber. The remainder is
used the farm"
To make farming pay better by showing the way
to the more profitable marketing of farm timber is
of the principal objects of farm forestry Some
owners timber that ought to be sold while others
sell timber that ought be used on the farm The
foremost purpose of woodlands is to supply firewood
posts rails poles and rough building lumber for the
maintenance and improvement of the farm Millions
have gone to in old field stands would have
vice If they had been properly treated with creosoe
seen being made INTO fence posts because they
than mile away there sawmiil which wanted
such logs for quarter saving at $40 for 1000 feet
Small sized being cut for ties. poles
and cordwood which should be left for additional
growth and estire woodlands which contain con-
dderable choice timber. much more valuable for
lumber have been cut clean for nothing but ties
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
Luke McLuke Says

Maybe you would have more good
luck II you did not waste so much
time bewailing your bad luck.
Most of us know just what should
be done if some other man would get
busy and do it.
You may have noticed that mighty
few men of your acquaintance can
be Furious without being Sulphurious.
The old-fashioned wife who was
kept busy trying to retain her hus-
bands affections, now has daughter
VINO keeps her husband busy trying
to retain her affections.
A woman is more worried about
Feathers in this world than she is
about Wings in the next.
The Devil hates the man who
MINDS his own business about as
much as he loves the militant by
pocrite.
Show modern girl a thimble
and she would imagine that it was
something off the Carbureter or the
Spark Plug
About the only time the average
man fools his wife is the day he
marries her.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
Long Winter Is Over

Fairbanks News Miner)
1t has been a long winter, but it has been one
of the finest winters town has known. Because
the snow is here today, the people prone to believe
that there is lots of winter ahead of yet, although
such is not the Everybody in town knows
that they never yet May with the walks
and streets still covered with snow ice, and all
also know that May is only few days away, and
Old Sol is due from to hump himself and
force the snow and ice out of sight, for within few
days the housewife will be ready to plant her win
dow and outdoor boxes, and when she does the snow
must be gone, and it will be. Before another Col
lection Day comes to our town summer will be here
in all its magnificent glory keep up your cour-
and let your optimism and hopeful sprout
again for the grandest time of the year anywhere
is coming down the trail and only few nights in
camp away from town.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1920-05-06
Advertising Pays
(ValdeZ Miner

(FadeZ Mner)
Local merchants in localities where the mail
der houses pulling strongly may well be re-
minded that these great trading mediums obtain
most of their results from advertising ncessantly
Sears-Roebuck have 200 girls employed exclus-
lively in checking to ascertain the volume
and kind of advertising carried In those towns
where local merchants advertise but little special ad
vertising campaigns instituted to get the trade
and much literature is distributed
Local merchants must fight fire with fire. The
local merchant has the better of the argument to
start with His store is within easy reach of the
customer, goods may be and inspected with the
expenditure of little time, and the customer knows
ne is getting what he ordered.