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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

takers" says Doctor Salmon, who is a
member OF the American Legion Hosp.-
talization committee. "Of course there
are such men among those who apply
for relief. But you will find them
everywhere; In business. In colleges,
In politics and even in the churches"
Doctor Salmon, in his plea for COM
plete and efficient care OF the disabled
men. answers the assertion that there
are 5000 empty beds in the govern
ment hospitals. He explains that
beds alone cannot cure the disabled
and besides. he says, most OF the 5000
empty beds are needed TO constitute
the reserve that every hospital with
IN active service needs
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
Choice Of Evils.

For a long time a beggar occupied
a position in the street with a blind"
placard on his breast. One day the
benevolent Mrs. HOlmstierna finds him
with the word "dumb" on his money
box. She looks at him in surprise
and says:
"HOw is this? Have you recovered
from your blindnessT
mot exactly, but l got too many
trOuser buttons. City Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
VOTED THE "HOMELIEST MAN"
Editor Of Nebraska Veterans Paper
Draws Women's Decision at De-
partment Convention.
Glenn ii. Coffey, editor of the Mid
Western Veteran Of Lincoln, Neb., was

a d ) u q ge q the
"hOmeliest man"
at the convention
Of the Nebraska
Department Of
the A m erica n
Legion, but his
photograph repro
duced herewith
raises the question
of what is meant
by the homeliest
man.
The candidates
for the "hOnOr"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

OF Lieut.. Co'.
NJ ar ; h all w.
Wood. u $. A.
retired) of
Boise. Idaho. who
began fighting for
his country In
the Civil war at
the age of if-
teen years and,
after surviving
campaigns i'm the
Indian and Span
iSh A m eri can
wars, entered the
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Nadison-John Til. Barron county
plaster doctor" was granted an alb.
solutc pardon by Gov. Blaine. He was
serving a one-year jail sentence for
practicing as a physician without n
state license. Gov. blaine said that
a report by three doctors testities that
had the prisoner bcen held To the end
Of his term. which would have ended
Dec. Il. his health would have been
completely brnken, Pardon Is given.
he said. on recommendation of these
doctors.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
IInnIe Ehen,s Idea.

'De man dat puts on airs o7ei Z
common people" said Uncle Eoea,
sittin' i'm the mos dangerous Aill .
a draft"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Janesville--'l will call a grand jury
whenever the county board viii 50
direct" said Judge George Grimm OF
the GAINESVILLE Circuit court al the an
nual dinner OF the county board Of
Rock county The appetite Tor liquor
Is decreasing and viii die out in time.
Public thought will result in a sober
nation ia Eve years. u Is n sign OF
the times"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
Always a Way.

"This film is too bad TO show"
Nonsense! Label IL as education
al."-Film Fun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

The surest way to be a hundred =.
cent American Is 10 be hlllle- -
cent man.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Madison-The Taycheedah reforma-
tory for women has again had TO
postpone the opening of its doors.
Delay in the delivery OF equipment
viii prevent the institution from ac-
ceptins inmates before Jan. I. accord
ine TO NJ. ]. Tappins. secretary OF the
state board OF control
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

wausau The Marathon county
board Of supervisors went on record
as favoring the sale OF beer and light
wines. this TO be made possible
through a modification Of the state
and national prohibition laws. BY .
vote OF 90 10 IS.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Sacrifices you are glad TO make may
be the real article. just the same.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
LEGION AND THE UNEMPLOYED
Organization Discharges Parades
and Stunts TO Attract Attention
to the Jobless Men.

In assuming responsibility for the
care OF jObless ex-service men
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Madison-the courts OF Wisconsin
have nearly 1000 cases involving vio
latiuns at the state prohibition law
20 Try during the terms Just opening.
an estimate made from reports re-
ceiyed al Madison from number oil
counties. shows Offenders against
the liquor laws are being arrested In
ever increasing numbers. according to
" Stanley Smith. who says that pro
Inhibition is just getting well under
way In Wisconsin. He is of the opin-
ION that AN additional 100000 In fines
will be- collected during the present
court term.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
DEFENDS THE DISABLED MEN
Medical Director Deeries Statements
Regarding "Fakers," and "com-
pensation chasers."

In an appeal for the proper care OF
disabled veterans OF the World war,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Jefferson-when District Attorney
RAY c. Twining. Jefferson. presented
a $500 bill for private detective
service in running down bOoileggers
n Jefferson county. members Of the
county board objected 10 spending
money for such a purpose.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

wausau-A resolution asking con
gress TO enact laws 10 prevent the
extraction uf butter TAT from milk and
replacing Il with cOroanut oil and
selling IL as condensed milk was
adopted b. the Wis, nsin Cheese
makers. Butter Makers and Dairy
mems association in convention in
Wausau. r. 4. Hastings. Marshfleld.
was elected president. Mrs. G. l.. Dix.
Auburndale. secretary. and &. a.
Nuight. Wausau. treasurer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

DR.. Thomas w.
Salmon, medical
director OF the
National Commit
tee for Mental
Hygiene, I ak e ;
occasion 10 decry
the statements re-
garding takers"
"goldb Kicker S"
and "compensa-
ton chas rs"
LET US not be
misled by this
loose talk about
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Madison --Bobbed hair is still in
vogue al the University of Wisconsin
as shown by a canvass among the
coed rooming houses. OF the lfS
girls al Barnard hall. 10 per cent
have bobbed their hair TO the decree
OF Dame Fashion. Nine per cent Of
an even larger number have bobbed
hair al Chadbourne hall and among
the rooming houses il was found that
fully ~ per cent had shorn their long
locks. Despite these figures beauty
parlor experts IN Madison claim that
the fashion Is slowly but surely going
cut
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
American
o. Legion
lcopy for This Department Supplied 81
the American Legion News Service.)
SERVED IN WORLD WAR AT 10
Lieutenant Colonel Wood Began
Fighting for His Country at Age
Of Fifteen.

One OF the most remarkable wal
records ever brought to light is th.t
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30
ALL AROUND
WISCONSIN
IUGl71-1@Q

Madison Public utilities ali over
the state ara helping 10 relieve the
unemployment situation By pushing as
much uf their extension and addition
proerar. as their finances viii permit.
railrrs.d commission records show.
o. almost every community supplied
vith gas. electric li=ht. telephone Or
traction service the utilities are ex-
tending their lines. improvins their
equipment. and adding 20 their plants.
giving work TO skilled and unskiiled
labor. While most other industries
are nuldine back 20 await better times.
the public utilities must continue
their building proEram in order 10
provide igr needs Ul growing COM
luulLilE.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Durlington-At a meeting 81 voters
a. the Burlington Union school dis
trict. attended b. zoo electors. Kenil.
worth park was selected on m elm
fnation ballot over three other sites
As the location Tor the hieh school
building 70 be- erected in Burlington
~ an estimated cost oG sI50.o 600. The
site viii cost si44Se.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

ShebOygan-Fred @. Boil. s. years
cd. and his wife. IS years old. were
found dead IN their home at Sheboy-
gan. the result Of AsPhysiaiion. from
coal Gas.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Sturgeon Bay-Cider vinegar can bc
listed as another product derived from
Door county fruit orchards. a CON
tract has just been CLOSED whereby
the Fruit Growers Canning Co. of
Sturgeon Bay will furnish the \. ~.
Richter sons CO. attn apple cider. Tor
the manufacture ot cider vinegar.
This provides = new market for pOr-
tIon Of Door cDuIty.s apple crop.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Nerrill-Art Weiiy. champion po'a-
20 grower OF lincoln county. mol only
carried the sweepsiakss ON pOiaioes
a. the recent county fair. but this
year succeeded in CROWNS two erops
Of potatoes ON one piece OF land with
cat inlurcruppinE The first crop was
planted early last spring and consist.
81 oI Irish Cobbless which were har-
vested late In july The ground was
cleared up and the second crop put
tn on Aus 2 These were early Ohius
and Eepi an growing until the trust
whlch cut them down Weliy iefi tie
suuds in the ground until recently and
found them large and mature Melty
claims this is Jhe FIRST time lhis feat
has been accomplished 20 Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

BeloIt-For the first time in the
history Of the two elites. Beloit THIS
year forced ahead OF GAINESVILLE m
their RESPECTIVE. property assessments.
The figures as announced by super.
visor OF incomes. r a. Taylor. ATE
So .sST.05s for Beloit and S21.522 .22S
for GAINESVILLE The ratio of the as
sessment oi Bsiuit IS 2l2Sl and James
willie q 81 Of the total county assess
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

MaulEOn-NiScOnsi VIII De able 10
meet its share OF the federal aid ap-
preparation. which amounts to Sl.S94,-
SIS next year. under the bin just
signed by President Harding. the
highway commission announced. This
means an Increased federal aid build.
ing program. and will cali for equal
expenditures on the part OF the state
and counties u Is estimated by the
state treasurer that 100000 OF higt-
way money will remain in the treas
ury at the end OF the construction
year. This will be supplemented by
automobile license fees amounting TO
approximately $4,000. 900. Counties
are expected 10 provide for bond is.
sues amounting TO approximately So
600 600. and viii be required TO meet
the federal aid OF S1.S94.Sl5. making
a construction program OF about $751;
100000 Tor the year.
Appieton-Judge +. c. Smith OF
Seymour remains a judge without a
cuul rs a result OF a decision by the
supreme court that the county board
of Oulagamie county was acting with
in Its powers when IL abolished the
Municipal court al Seymour OF which
smith was presiding magistrate. Tho
Municipal court was established by
the county board in 1917 under spe-
ciaI powers granted by the legislature
and Smith was elected Judge. A few
months later the board decided that
the court was unnecessary and abol-
ished Il. instucinig the clerk not 10
pay the judges salary. Smith started
action in circuit court 20 compel the
e0unty 90 pay his salary. but lost his
case. lie appealed TO the supreme
court ami was defeated again.
With 22I students taking
nve hours or more OF law this semes-
ter. the University OF Wisconsin Law
school is much larger than usual, ac-
cofding TO Dean IA. s. Richards. The
enrolment al the close of last year
was IT6. including students in the
Cullree OF Letters and Science who
were studying law. There have been
2t5 registrations in the Law school
COURSE bat. OF these. "a are registered
in the College OF Letters and Science
and are carrying less than Eve hours
81 law work First year courses have
enrolled ll2: second year. 81; and
the third year. 50.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Ladysmith-Farmcrs IL Rusk eoun.
~ have used more than - eco pounds
o. pioric acid this fail The acid was
secured frum the government for the
purpose 90 acquainting the farmers
with the merits ~ this explosive as a
land clearing factor. Those who used
the acid are enthusiastic over It's al
Vanfaees.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Marshdeld 49, William Bowden. a
farmer living tao miles northwest OF
Babcock. was eured 20 death by a bull
which became loose aud attacked him
while he was doinE the chores about
the barn The top OF his skull vas
crushed in aud his right ear torn on.
Nr. Bowdcn vas - years old aud one
81 the oldest resid urs at Babcock.
tie Vas commissioner 90 three drain
axe districts in Wood yuuuty.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Iadysmith - Leo Schoepf. county
agent ol Rusk county. IS receiving
orders from dairymcn for moiasses fog
their herds. the plan being 10 pur.
chase the mOlasses In ariuad lots.
individual farmers ordering from one
20 three barrels each q has been
demonstrated that molasses. II Judi.
ciousiy used. forms an important part
Of the raIiuns OF dairy COW.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Ocunt0-The largest number OF law
violations in Ouuntu county in one
year. has Just been secured To date
SO convictions have been secured and
the number will exceed the hundred
marx before the year is oser. This
number does not include lines and
sentences imposed FOR violations Of
the various city and village ordin.
ances throughout OCuuto county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-30

Juneau-W. r. Schwartz Juneau
merchant. who alsD owns an improved
dairy farm. believes be- las the best
breeder cow in Wisconsin The ami
NAL. q youne il0lstein. recently gave
birth 90 triplcts. completing a record
Of eight calves 10 three years In
1918 the cos gave uirth 20 twins and
In 1890 there we're trpiets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02

Like potatoes; one dollar viii buy on
ly So much"
Shortly after Daugherty began to
gu a grasp on what was ahead of
tim as attorney general, he said to a
friend:
THE best minds in this country
are NOT in this department. They
arc in the employ of the men and
the interests who can pay big money
to find ways and means for getting
around laws which this department
Is called on to enforce"
=
The President Harding of today is
a changed man from the Senator Har-
ding of year ago.
He has learned to say Eyes" and
No" in a way that precludes fur
Their discussion.
He has acquired quickness of de-
elslon on most problems presented to
him that astonishes those who feared
his greatest weakness, as president.
would be his lack of executive exper-
fence.
The political ties-that-bind in cam
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02
THE INSIDE
NEWS OF
WASHINGTON
BY II. 3. HUNT

WASHINGTON, July Railroad
delays and high rates have given
new stimulus to the proposal for a
Observation-Disclosures deep water
way as an outlet for the Grain AID
mineral shipments from the north
west.
Secretary Hoover may Join an in
spection party that is to make a trip
ever the proposed route.
Hoovcr's verdict on the undertake
ing, as an engineer, and as Secretary
OF Commerce, would, if favorable, be
most helpful.
&@a -
The department of Justice is the
first to find its work hampered bv
the economy program of Congress.
Attorney General Daugherty has =
long line of actions he would like to
undertake against open price asso-
cations, wartime profitecrs and 9th
ers, but finds that the funds allow
ed HIM will permit the prosecution
only OF fe W''tcst" cases
Law SUITS" says Daughertv care
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02
PRESTON SCHOOL
FACULTY NAMED
Strong Corps Of Teach
ers Elected For Ensu-
ing Year

PRESTON, July 2.-The board Of
school trustees ret recently ana
chose the following teachers fer the
ensuQg yeal: H. l.. Lawson +
Gainesville, principal; Miss Los
Kaufman, -Yoema1s, isl assistant
Miss Florence Sims. Weston, inter
mediate grades; Miss Era Lott, Rich
land, junior gra,ieS; Miss Carrie Ad-
ans, of Preston, primary teacher,
Miss Lila Jones. Weston, domestic
science. With his splendid corps Of
teachers the prospect are fright for
another year.
Rev. Z. T. Moorz IS in Macon this
week
Miss Matte Leu wilson, after a
pleasant visit . her grandparents,
II @grned to Buena Vista last Thurs
eopPW. R. Mills, county auditor, spent
eeine weekend in Columbus.
Iig Miss ALA Kidd visited her sister.
'haEiI 81 Harpe, In Plains last week
no Mrs. O. L. Montgomery and Miss
q Carrie Adams returned Saturday
! from where they went as delegates
to the B. Y. P. U. convention.
Misses Myrtle Fillingame aud Ethel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02

Sawyer, of Cuthbert, were recent
guests of Mrs. Roscoe Rees.
hoyle Souter is on a visit to feIa-
tives in Albany.
Mr.. Sherlock, government inspec-
tor of roads, is in town this week.
The Plains B. Y. p. u. rendered an
excellent program on China" at the
Baptist church Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. RUSSELL visited
in PARROT and Wawson Sunday after
noon.
Mrs. George Thornton went to Am
CIRCUS Friday to be with Mrs. King
Stillman, who is very sick.
Harry Hawkins and Raj Christian
visited friends in Plains Wednesday
evening.
Miss Georgia Drew is the pretty
little guest of her sister, Mrs. Clar-
cnce Jordan, in Americas this week.
Mrs. 4. II. King, of Plains, was the
recent guest at the home of Mrs. j.
A. King.
Col. j. L. Souter attended business
in Americas last Thursday.
Sam j. Lester, who formerly lived
here, was in town Monday.
Mrs. Richard Merritt has been very
sick for tho past three weeks.
Revival services are beng conduct
ed at the Methodist church. Key. Mr..
Enfinger, the regular pastor, is being
very ably assisted by Rev. Mr.. Partin,
OF Plains.
Miss Alice Stevens visited relatives
in Americas Wednesday and Thurs
day.
Misses Kathleen and Mary Lowery
are the guests of their grandparents
IN Richland this week.
Miss Sadie Lunsford is entertain
ing a trio of her college friends this
week. Her guests are Misses Ards
Lancaster, of Shadydale, Hattie Kel.
", of Monticello and Laila Clifton,
of Leslie.
S. r. Stevenson Americas, spent
hls vacation here with his mother.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02
QUARRELED SINCE
WEDDING DAY

my stomach and liver trouble
made regular crouch of me. | was
sore at everyone, including my wife,
and we quarreled every day since
the wedding. She is a dear little girl
and ! know it was my fault. Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy was recommend
ed for my stomach trouble, and since
taking it ] have felt like a new man.
My wife and now get along beauti-
fully" u is simple, harmless pre-
paration that removes the catarrhal
mucds from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causes
practically all stomach, dyer and in
testinal ailments, including appen-
dicitis. One dose wifi convince or
money refunded For sale by Howell's
Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
Advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02

paign years are apt to chafe and gall
when 10 elections are imminent.
A year ago, no Republican would
say i'll Of another Republican. But,
with the party in power by 100000
plurality, interparty cliques develop
and feuds threaten.
When Senator Norris of Nebraska,
a mlld-mannered, courteous gentle
man, arises to say that Secretary
Weeks, fellow Republican,, lis just
on ordinary secretary of war who
should not forget that the last time
ne ran for the senate he was de
feated, the public may reasonably
in1er that inter-party friction is de-
Welcoming.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02

sold $27 worth of vegetables ad-
vcrtised, and | could have disposed of
a greater quantity if | mad been in
possession of them.
Il am giving you a similar ad this
time, and | shall await the results
with keen anticipation, knowing what
the Times-Recorder did on the last
ad.
1T pays to advertise-at lea.
| find that it does, in the Times-Re-
corder." said he.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02
35c Want AID Sells
$2T OF Vegetables

Il want to give You another adj"
said an Americas lad Friday, oYe1
the telephone, "and want TO tell you
about the results obtained from the
one which | put in the want column
in tire spyiGr.
For 35 cents, the price of the al,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-07-02

Sound travels through steel at the
rate of 1910 feet second.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-10-29
MessaQes Exchanued

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.- A mes sage received by President Harding through Secretary Hughes from Mar shal Foch before the latter arrived on the steamship Paris at New York. and reply thereto by the secretary of state, were made public tonight at the state department.
 Marshal FOch, in his message. said {:
 At the moment when l am about to land on the soil of the United States, greet the president of the great republic most respectfully. thanking hiT for the honor which he has done me by sending an American flotilla to meet me"
 The secretary of state in reply, said:
 "The president desires me to ex. press to you his thanks for your thoughtful message to him, and to say that he is anticipating meeting you tomorrow with much pleasure Please accept my own cordial wishes of warm welcome tO, the United States"
Bisbee daily review., 1921-10-29

send out 25O.0O0 copies of his speech, expunged from the record last Mon day. and he had replied that if finan- cially able. he would put it in the hands of every male voter in the country just as it is" It was agreed among Republicans that Long worth had put the Texan "on q limb" and that probably two score or more who had been in doubt vot- ed for expulsion simply because of the members on statement.
 Given the right to edit his speech, BlantOn said he would have eliminat- ed the words just as it is" before printing, but in the distress that fol- lowed a vote of censure by the house and public reprimand by the speak CT. he had overlooked them. These were the words Garrett had asked to be eliminated. but which remained upon the insistence of Mondell
 Blanton told members today he merely wanted 10 say in reply to Longworth that he would reprint and circulate his own speech without in- cluding profane and obscene and "pIuS' dIic6eu lo nave DttH uStu Dy employees of the printing office. and put into the form of an affidavit and filed with the public printer.
 The Texan was in his seat when the house convened and stayed there most of the day.
 Investigation of conditions at the public printing office by special committee of five members was pro- posed in resolution today by Rep resentative Lineberger, Republican, California. During his fight yester. day to retain his seat, Representative Blanton charged that it was practi. cally impossible for nOn-union man to work at the office.