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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
HIS OWN AND some OTHERS
Scenario Writer Had His Contribution
Returned, With More Than
Simple Interest.

Rex Beach. who has fOrsaken the
profession OF novelist for the more
lucrative one of scenario writer, said
at n Hollywood tea:
"It is a common enough thing for
a good man TO dash of a scenario in
week or so and get $1,000 for IT,
but scenario writing, nevertheless,
isn't all beer and skittles."
Mr.. Beach chuckled.
There's an English poet In our
midst" he said, who recently decid-
ed TO make his debut in the film world.
The other day as / was lunching with
him the bell rang and the servant
brought I'm a bulky envelope.
The English poet examined the
typescript in the envelope. Then he
ground his teeth.
"'This is what / call rubbing 1t in
he snarled L sent the Star Film cor
pOratiOn four scenarios last week. and
blamed If they haven't returned me
nine.'"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

ard on "a liner bound for Liverpool.
He worked his way TO Aberdeen,
Scotland, where, by citing his fathers
long service with the Gordon High
landers. he persuaded the kits TO en-
list him despite his forty-five years.
Later he obtained transfer TO the
Eighty-third Royal Irish Rifles, with
whom he had fought three years In
South Africa, and sailed for France
In August of 1918.
Wounded az Armentieres, he was
sent back 10 the United States in
1916 as unfit for service" He spent
a period In Mount Clemens hospital.
was discharged and set out for Can
ada, whore he persuaded the Three
Hundred and Fifty-fifth infantry.
Canadian Expeditionary Forces. TO
take him on. Overseas his old wound
caused trouble, and he was sent back
TO the United States again, unfit"
etc.
Arriving In America I'm 1918. he
toured New York and vicinity for the
Third Liberty loan. appearing In his
kits, singing trench songs and telling
why the loan should be Oversub.
scribed. With Congressman +. @.
Hicks he likewise campaigned for the
Fourth Liberty loan. resting up while
the Victory loan was carried through
10 success.
Sullivan, a member Of the American
Legion at his home on Staten Island,
recently appeared at national head
quarters Of the Legion 10 offer his
aid in obtaining for Americans who
enlisted with the Canadians the same
privileges as have been accorded the
G. +. +, veterans. Now he IS I'm Can
ada seeking a hearing with Dominion
officials In the matter.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

are now under way for two-day
trial trip OF the american Legion"
from Camden. n. j.. where ii was
constructed by the New York Ship
Building corporation for the United
States shipping board. John G. EN-
cry. national commander of the Amer
lean Legion, together with other Off
Gals Of the legion and representatives
OF this and other countries will be
on board the ship during the trial
trip.
Captain Corkum. besides his sub
marine sinking record, is famous for
having established a new worlds rec
ord FOR running time between New
York and South America. The Amer
lean Legion" win be operated between
New York and South American ports.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Gle
AMERICAN
0I.I:GE)N0
tCopy Tor This Department. Supplied By
the American Legion News Servicel
ACTOR BECOMES LEGION MAN
Frank Tinnsy Member Of New York
City Post Lines Up Many Of His
Euddies.

TIE man with the smile is Frank
Tinney. broadway theatre-goers are
familiar with the Tinney eXpanse Of
c0uutenance and so are various former
members OF the army and navy, with
both Of which branches Tinney served
In the late lamented guerre. Tinney
Is herewith snapped In the very act
81 Joining the American Legion, T..
W. Galbraith Jr. post. New York City.
@. II. Baines, general manager Of the
American Legion Weekly fastened the
button In TlTney's coat
The actors war record is an I'M
usual one. lie enlisted soon after the
outbreak Of h0stilities In the navy as
seaman. third class. After a hitch in
the army passport transport service,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

he was promoted 20 ensign and then TO
lieutenant. junior grade After eleven
months IN the navy he was transferred
by executive order 10 the army as
captain In the Intelligence service and
assigned as morale officer 20 various
camps In this country. He was dis
charged three months after the armis-
tice. with concentrations from the
chief 81 the Intelligence Bureau and
from the White House.
Tinney has vigorously subscribed TO
The Legion motto: Every member get
a member and has rounded up various
members Of the actors colony who are
eligible 20 Legion membership.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
ASPIRIN
Name 'Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told In each
paclaEs o. genuine Bayer Tablets Of
Aspirin. Then you win be following
the directions and dosage worked out
~ physicians during II years. and
proved safe by millions. Take no
chances with substitutes. IL you see
the Blyer CrCss on tablets. you can
take them without fear for Colds.
Headache. Neuralgia. rheumatism.
Earlche. Tccthache. LumbaEo and
for Pain. Handy tin boxes OF twelve
tablets cost few cents. Druggists also
sch larger packages. Aspirin Is the
trade marx ~ Bayer Manufacture q
Mouuacedcacidester Of Sallcylicacid.-
Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

A circus ticket seller related this
incident. They we're showing in "A
small town. and rbe admission was 70
cents with children under ten. half
price az the two o'clock performance
sat OF fourteen put down - CENTS
nul asked for tickets Tor himself aud
his sister
-HC1 o,d IS the little girlg- aslel
tha ticket seller.
~WtT" said che boy. "to tell the
truth .eIay Is her tenth birthday. bur
she wasn't born until I've o'clock In
the afternoon Boston Tunscrit.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
EVERY MEMBER GET ANOTHER
Indications Are That Big Campaign
Will Double Membership Of
American Legion.

The every get-a-member"
campaign OF the American Legion has
begun. and reports received at the ma
tional headquarters at indianapolis In
dicate that the purpose OF the cam
paisn. TO double the membership, will
soon be accomplished.
To double the membership OF the
Legion was the ardent wish OF F. W.
Galbraith Jr., late national comman-
der. who was killed in an automobile
accident az Indianapolis. His success
sor. John G. Emery Of Grand Rapids,
Mich. was probably the FIRST member
Of the Legion TO get a member when
the present campaign opened.
Mr.. Galbraith planned the campaign
a short time before his death. He
was anxious 10 have the membership
doubled By October. II now appears
that the campaign viii end before that
time.
In his statement setting out plans
for the campaign. Mr.. Galbraith said:
The Legion has earned the right to
do something in a national way pri-
marily In the interests Of its organi-
zation, and the time has come to exer-
else that right. propose that the
American Legion shall exactly double
its membership. A tremendous under
taking you say. Yes, tremendously
simple. Just an intensive effort when
every Legion member IN the world
sSau 90 our lay a firm hint friendly
hand upon a buddy and sign him up.
Every member get a member-and tbs
fob Is dOna"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

atle North CaruAud department
Born July -. 1901. az Old Trap,
Camden County, ~ C., Burgess was
reared on a farm. He received his
early education az the village public
school and later was graduated from
Whitsett Institute. from which he en-
tered the University OF North Caro-
lima. He received his bachelor Of
arts degree In 1912 and taught science
IN the public high school at Raleigh
two years. studying law az the same
time. In September. 1918, he was
granted a license 70 practice law in
North Carolina and pursued the prac-
tIce OF his profession until July, 1917
when he enlisted as a private In the
First y. e. r. A. y. C., which
regiment was soon afterxard mustered
into Federal service as the 18th f..
A. 30th. Division.
During tie ST. Mihiel offensive he
served as artillery liaison officer. In
the Areonne offensive and uptil after
the signing 81 the armistlce he served
as reglmental intelligence officer. lie
was In service eighteen months and
served as private. corporal. sergeant,
battalion sergeant-maior. re-imental
serceant-major. second lieutenant and
FIRST lieutenant. With the latter rank
he served as adjutant OF his regiment
during the last mouths OF HIS service.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

which Is soon 10
make its first trip
10 South America,
is accredited with
having sunk two
German subma-
rineS while he
was commander
Of the u. :. trans
port "Amphion" I'm
naval transport
service during the
war.
prepa atoms
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

One Saturday afternoon n won A.
entered a grOcer's shop. After order
ing her weekly list Of goods the Loo
asked her II she would be good enOugl
TO take the things with her.
She became indignant.
"Well, ma'am," replied the grocer
am sorry 10 have TO ask you to "a q
them, but I've no one here-my rish'
hands away with n swollen foot"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Une o. the wings o. the plane had
broken. and its pilot. after crashing
through n mass OF planklng and plas-
Ter. found himself resting on con-
concrete surface in utter darkness.
where am r. he asked feebly.
You're In my cellar" came an ON
nous voice out OF the blackness. but
I'm watching you."-American Legion
Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Il wish sou wuu.l send some one
else Co talk with -l.s man about this
deal said fhe head salesman to the
president.
-whars tie Iiea2 This IS an Inn
portant matter and you are supposed
90 take care 90 Co.
Il know: but Go win he terribly en-
harrasslue 90 both ~ us. You see. this
man Is the former husband u my pres
eut wife.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Modest Declaration.

you have served your country
great many years"
II have" admitted Senator 4
ghum."
your people have absolute cd
dence In your
Il won't say that they always d
absolute confidence. But IL has
ways happened that they'd rather q
a chance on me than they would
the other fellow"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

veteran OF the
Royal Irish Rifles,
managing a hotel
on Broadway. New
York. He chafed
behind the regis
ter until a hot
day in June, 1915.
when he babe
farewell 10 his
wife and children,
gave them the
years profits and
sailed as a stew
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Shave with cutleura Scan

And double your razor efficiency as
wen as promote skin purity, skin com
fort and skin health. No mug, no
Shiny soap, no germs, no waste, no
irritation even when shaved twice
daily. One soap for all uses-shaving,
bathing and shampooing. Advertisement
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Familiar Win scrinture.

The Squire Ito his gardener)-I
wonder. John. that you don't get mar
ried. You know that the first gardener
who ever lived had a wife.
John-Yes. sir, but you'll remember
that he did not keep his job long after
he had her-LOndOn Answers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

buck private 10
hrst Lieutenant
are the records Of
Gale X. Burgess.
the first depart
ment commander
Of the American
Legion I'm North
Carolina. who was
the phone g r
Legionnaire I'm his
states Burgess is
adjutant and fin
nance officer Of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
whv Jimmy Baked

Mrs. Jones was at a loss at first TO
understand why her son, Jimmy, aged
ten, was unable to endure the society
of his Aune Clara.
"Why. my son." said the mother,
finally. "she Is always so nice to you
always patting you on the head!
Eyes" said Jimmy, with her
knuckles."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Poor Orphans.

"Say. waiter, is this an incubator
chickenT
IT don't know, sir"
EFT must be. Any chicken that has
had n mother could never get as tough
as this one So"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

pleasure thanking for what
through
could
friend told about
Vegetable Compound the first bottle helped
houssVOrk medicine
you testimonial choose Man
LISTER, COS Frank Street, Adrian, Mich
cit said that middle the most trying period in wonan life
perfectly change without
spells dreadful hot flashes that send the blood u
those sinking dizzy spells
Lydia Vegetable Compound and herb medicine
build the weakened system and enables woman to
trying period with the least possible annoying symptoms
that
by
readily yield Lydia Pnkham
seTious troubles
Lydia Pinkhams Private Textbook upon Ailments Pec
liar to Women free Write
Il. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts
his hook ms val information.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

"Sne declined to marry him after
all"
Il suppose he's heart-brOkenT
Il don't think so. He SAYS things
worked out all right. He asked for
a raise in pay, thinking he was about
10 get married, and received .it. and
so he's that much ahead of the game"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Helen married a rich old man. didn't
sneg l understand he had one foot In
The grave"
That's what Helen thought, too. but
he still continues to buy his shoes by
the pair"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Mr.. Huggins-Does your sister al
ways look under her bed?
Her little brother-Yes. and when
you come to see her she looks under
the sofa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
The Limit Of pevotlc

'They seem to get along per
fectly."
"Yes. Even when they play poker
he doesn't object to the way she plays
her hands"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Wa HHnE m#n 90 women O. .1. lhe follow
fE .H H.. r.Ha.Ee raEu.e Go replaces
Err ".- Hsr..#.
WrrH W..Hals#r shops are rla-elrg from
e-H## f# H..Hr-eEHr con. rTs.rE rH"rs- Per-
u.rrHrr positions Cor com HHfEut workers.
HEra .#~E aeHH.
N#n
EfrH.r#H aHE frfHrFwwe Operators.
E#HeHHr. era Caster Operator
NlFr De- aH.H fH rHtHr 90 former employ
HrH Apply ar E#-Hr Hr write fhe Employ
Ere UrrrHHE. HerE.rF.Hu 20 HllH.auaHrs 1919
EfaEesr t. WlHH.re MUHausHe. via
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
Highly Commended.

Patience is a virtue. you know"
yes and one We especially admire
IN our creditors. Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Wife-Tm disappointed In Mabel.
She seemed TO be such a confding
girl.
Hub-And she hasn't anything to
conide, chr
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
COMMANDS NEW S. S. LEGION
Captain corkum Soon 20 Make Trip
to South Ameriea-Sent Two
Subs Down.

Capt. Alex c. Corxum. commander
OF the new $. S. American Legion,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
LEGION MAN LOST NO TIME
North Carolina Lieutenant Rose From
Farmer Boy 20 Numerous Ranks
During War.

From farmer boy 10 high school
teacher and later a lawyer and from
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17
BOOSTING FOR LEGION MEN
Veteran Of Royal Irish Rifles Seeks
Recognition Of Americans in the
Canadian Service.

The German invasion Of Belgium in
August. 1914. found Mike Sullivan.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-08-17

Mrs. Mary Lister a
Adrian, Mich.,adds her
testimony To the value
of Lydia r.. Pinkhamn
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28

Mrs. E. s. Mccullough Of Her
ington arrived Thursday to visit her
Mrs. A. J. Lancaster.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
OKLAHOMA FARMER is
LOOKING FOR HIS SON
Young Man Mentally. Unbalanced
Got Away From Father At -.
Depot Here

Glenn Miller, aged % mentally un'
balanced, slipped away from his
father at the Santa Fe depot last
night and has not been heard from
since then. The father, A. M. Miller
farmer living in northern Oklaho-
ma 20 miles south of Liberal, was
taking his son to Halstead for treat
ment in a hospital there. They came
in on Rock Island train No. 2 and
went to the Santa Fe depot to take a
train to Halstead. It was while wait
ing for this that the boy made his
getaway. =.
According to the boys father an
abcess in the head and over study
caused his sons mind to become
mentally unbalanced. He has made
one trip with him to the Mayo Broth
ers. The young man was dressed in
a dark coat, light trousers and wore
a light overcoat. Mr.. Miller appealed
to Sheriff w. T. Clark to- help him
locate his son.-Hutchinso News
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28

practical talk which showed him to
be man of broad views and he was
listened to attentively.
Mr.. W. H. Feather and Mr.. Earl
D. Cooper, home men made short
talks, the former on the need for
understanding and cooperation be-
tween the merchant, the banker and
the farmer, and the latter on "Team
Work" Both of the home men mod
estly cut their talks short to give the
main part of the time for the speak
ers from out Of town.
A specially pleasant feature OF
the program was the two appear
ances Of the Liberal Male Quartet,
During the dinner and preceding the
program music was furnished by the
orchestra which is here this week
from Manhattan.
The committee In charge of the
banquet was. A. E, Taylor, Herbert
Hobble and w. v. Griffith.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
WILDEY ASSOCIATION
MEETING AT BUCKLIN

CONTINUED fran Page one)
dispersed to their homes or hotels
to await the arrival Of the trains
which would take them home, con-
scious of having had a wonderful
time. The Liberal bunch came home
on No. 1 Wednesday and despite the
late hours of the tw preceding nights
was full Of pep and out for good
time. That they had it is an assured
fact. Anyone doubling this can seure
orrobation by asking ony one who
was along, excepting the editor of
the Democrat who is telling nothing.
Taken as a whole it Is doubtful
if more pleasant time could have
been possible. The people of Buck
lin are royal entertainers, the teams
gave beautiful exemplifictions of the
work, the speakers brought messages
calculated to inspire better citizen
ship, an while as much pleasure as
possible was gotten out Of the day
some wholesome lessons were learned
and the duties of members not only
a. Oddfellows and Rebekahs but as
citizens were made clearer, and the
responsibility Of every member fOrci-
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
.HANNER.cRovEs

Miss Lena Hammer and Mr.. Guy
Groves were united in marriage ut
the court house, Saturday April 23,
by the probate judge.
Mrs. Groves is the charmine
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Ham
ner She was born and brought up
in this country and received her edu-
cation here. She has for some time
been in the office Of DR.. Messers-
smith and during her stay there
made many new friends.
Mr.. Groves is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Groves Of this city hav-
ing come here from Wichita few
years ago. He has large number Of
friends here and in the surrounding
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Groves win make
their home in Liberal.
The Democrat joins the large cir
Gle of friends in wishing them long
and happy life.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
DODGE CITY OIL COMPANY
TO SPUD IN MAY 4th

The Dodge City Development Oil
and Gas Company will have an old
fashioned barbecue at the location
of their test we'll, on the southwest
section of 1858, on the W. ]. Hol-
laday ranch, IA miles northeast OF
Dodge City and 7 miles north Of
Wright, Kansas, on Wednesday May
4th at 1890 P. M. The derrick is
erected and the machinery is there
and the we'll will be spudded in on
that day An airplane will be on the
ground to take anyone who wishes
for ride. Good music will be fur
nished and general good time is
expected. Come and enjoy day
with your neighbors.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28

bly, brought to mind.
These meetings make for better
friends and better neighbors, and
promote. bonds of friendship be-
tween the tiles of the district and
can be thought of as nothing except
an asset to society and benefit to
mankind.
Among those going from Liberal
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Nelson,
Mr. and Mrs. A. b. Mitchell, Mr..
and Mrs. j. D. Pearce, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. w. Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. Sher-
man Waite, Mrs. s. A. Cox, Mrs. 3.
F. Printz, Mr.. and Mrs. John Thierer
H. w. Lane, Frank Ong, j. w. Free
man, Mrs Wilfred Bush, M. and Mrs
R. w. Dickerson, A. T Bever Frank
,Pearcy, Mrs. J. T. Newly, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Shumate, Mrs. Roy See
Abe Pankratz, Tom Symon, Clifton
Mahoney, Mrs. Lizzie Gordon, Col.
C. H. Ellis, Blanche Weidensaul. Mrs
Mary Calvert, j. B. Miller, Claude
Wade, Mrs Royel hide, Mr.. and Mrs
y. G. Meredith, y. U. Smith, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Gray, Mrs. John Boiling,
H. X. Mosher, Winter Mosher, Ed
Honeywell, Mr.. Borden, Mr.. and
|
Mrs. Carl Eldridge and Mr., and Mrs
Hiatt. ...a..
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
INVITED TO RAYBURN
MEETING AT GREENSBURG

This is an invitation to the Ray
burn meeting at Greensburg. This is
the third week and Mr.. Rayburn is
doing some good preaching and Mr..
and Mrs. Wickland are furnishing
very fine music. They are all better
than they were when at Liberal.
Wishing to see many Liberal people
here before the meeting closes May
10th, I am respectfully, .
Mrs. D. F. Woods.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1921-04-28
VAUDEVILLE ACT AWFUL

A vaudeville act played at the Ma
jestic theatre Monday night. They
came with the expectation Of playing
all week but when Manager Lemon
nier saw and heard the act it, was
Immediately cancelled. The act was
so poor that it would not do for
Liberal audiences.