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the way OF getting into Russia seemed
insurmountable. She studied the Rus
sian language and wrote letter from
Warsaw-and watched for an oppor-
tunity to enter the and of mystery.
Her r-esourcefulness in getting into
Germany had surprised United States
army officers who met her there. And
h brought 1t into play here again.
The only credentials she a carried
were in the form OF a letter accredit-
ing her as a correspondent of The
Sun. Finally she got into Russia by
mingling with the prisoners at the
exchange at Barysow, making the
journey TO the border in spite of great
physical hardships.
As Dol as she reached Moscow she
a arrested /. But this time h was
held only two or three days, being re-
leased as soon as her identity vas
proven. For a time she was in high
favor with the Soviet authorities. She
wrote a number of articles which were
published in the Baltimore Sun and
the New York Evening Post. She also
occasionally sent dispatches to the
Associated Press. h last of these
was received last September.
Then the dispatches suddenly
| ceased. Mrs. Harrison was arrested
J in October. She was charged with
feeding the American and the Brit
ish prisoners and having been in com
munication with interests hostile To
Russia, the last an offense punish
able by death If she were convicted
She was given the alternative of triai
on these charges. which meant exc
cution IL h were convicted or serv
ing the Soviet as a spy. She chose
the latter course, and for a short time
was allowed her liberty IN Moscow
Presently she was arrested a secont
time on the charge that she was no
fulfilling her part OF the bargain. Shs
remained in prison continually after
this until released following Senator
Frances presence in Moscow. Sh,
was called a spy of the American gov
eminent and it was said that she sen,
military Information out of Russi;
while it was at war with Poland. Al
most Immediately news of her i'm
prisonment reached this country.
Newspapers Seek Her Release.
The Sun at once began its effort
to communicate with her, to send he
food and money and clothing to securl
her release. Governor Richie Of Mary
land is Mrs. Horrison's brother-in-law
Prof. Joseph S. Arnes OF the John
, 1921-08-27
Music Contest
Winners Make
Concert Tour
National Federation of Music
Clubs Advance Interest in
Music Through Plan of Con-
cert Work for National Prize

CHICAGO. Aug. 2s.-The National
Federation of Music clubs is planning
n concert tour for tho four winners of
It's national contests held earlier this
year. Its aim Is to give n musical
hearing as well as recognition to
young American artists.
THE accomplishment of such n tour
is mad possible by the cooperation
of the hundreds OF music clubs belong
ing to the federation" said Mrs. Helen
harrison Mills OF Peoria. ILL.,, chair
man OF the federation's department
OF publicity, here today.
"Giving these young musicians a
chance to appear on their programs
during the coming season, the clubs
win make a string of engagements
reaching from the north to the south
and from coast to coast.
This is undoubtedly the most i'm.
portant piece of work being done AT
this season by the federation. It ranks
as n of he most progressive activ-
tiles in behalf CT the young American
taught musician
This Is the second tour OF the kind
sponsored by the federation. the first
one following its 1919 biennial con-
vention. AS a result of that tour the
young artists appeared before a large
number of h clubs and at the end
of the season had zach several hun.
dred dollars clear.
Artists to take this years tour arc
Enrique Ros. pianist. New York. Her.
man Rosen. violinist, Cleveland. De-
vorah Madworney. contralto. Bayonne,
N. j.. and George G.. Smith. baritone.
Evanston. Ill.
, 1921-08-27
Work Off Odd
Lots on Country Now

Style education. which has reached
the remote sections of the country.
through the newspapers and maya
zines has exerted n distinct influence
upon the textile trade in he last two
or three years
According to a prominent silk mani
facturer. it is no longer possible to
work off odd lots In the southwest and
other remote sections, as 1t was even
two years ago. Undesirable mer-
chandise cannot be sold anywhere in
the country now" he said. "A couple
of years ago II we had certain styles
that would not go in the east we could
always dispose of them through the
retailers and jobbers in backwoods
sections. Now we find that our dealer
customers in these localities say that
their customers demand the latest
styles in fabrics. just as do the women
in the larger cities"
, 1921-08-27

B. Harrison, Jr., just growing into
manhood who. by the way. left on the
Adriatic, August 3 to meet his mother
in London. He has not seen her for
nearly two years and until that cable
was received on July IS, had not had
any word from her for one year. After
her husbands death Mrs. Harrison,
seeking an occupation. became the
society editress of the Sun. For q year
she made writing of the movements
of those who were her friends her
business. The daughter of the late
Bernard Baker, who was one Of the
great steamship men of the country,
a member of the first United States
shipping board, she was highly edu-
Gated and had travelled much abroad.
She speaks four or five languages, is
familiar with their literature. and is
a cultured and charming Be
cause OF her talent for writing, she
was soon transferred to general as
signment work.
She interviewed Marshal Joffre
when he came to his country shortly
after the United States entered the
war. On her own initiative she en-
tered the plant Of the Bethlehem
Shipbuilding corporation here as a
worker. put on overalls and actually
ran an air hammer. afterwards writ.
/, ing a series of articles about her ex.
perience.
Throughout the war, she was an,
xious to get abroad and once hai
made arrangements to go over on q
troop ship. At the last moment she
was prevented from realizing this
plan. But Immediately after the
armistice, she went to Germany. being
the. first English speaking woman tc
cross the German border after tn.
armis.ice. She spent the larger part
of 1919 there and witnessed many o.
the scenes of the counter revolution
OF that year. writing brilliantly OF
them. From Germany she went tc
the new Poland. mastering the Pc
fish language while she was there.
Studies Russian Language.
Returning to Baltimore in the sum
mer of 1919, she had been home onl,
a few weeks when interest in tn,
great experiment in Russia fired hei
Imagination. She wanted to go there
saying that the greatest news stor,
of the times was being made there
She left in high hopes, accompanied
by her son. Leaving him in school II
November, 1919. she went to Warsaw
Poland. For a time the difficulties II
, 1921-08-27
Kentucky Women
Defeat Men And
Get Nomination
Nominated for Jailer
After Husband Had Been
Removed by Governor

The entrance Of women into politics
IN Kentucky may lend to serve as
compromising ground for old political
feuds which have been notorious IN
h past. according to Developments In
tho recent primary election Of the
state.
Mrs Charlotte Woodbury. ran on an
independent ticket and defeated the
regularly endorsed candidate by a
large majority. She failed to get the
Democratic endorsement as nominee
for county tax commissioner n yet
proved to be the only Independent can
didnte to win In jefferson county
races.
Mrs. Belle Napier was nominated for
jailer in Breathitt county. defeating
10 men who were candidates for the
same office.
Mrs. John Renner. only woman can
didate for sheriff in the state. vas
defeated at the primary in Rockcastle
county.
Mrs. John II. Edgar was nominated
for jailer of woodford county after
her husband had been removed from
the same position by Governor Nor
row because he had failed to prevent
the lynching of a negro. held in Jail.
, 1921-08-27

gresham Robertson declares she vii,
10 everything in her power to make
the real situation clear TO the women
OF the country and TO oppose the
passage Of the bill.
IF we adopt this biil." said Miss
Robertson. no one knows where #
will stop. II is "A much safer. better
plan to leave II to the separate states
Ncik along this l.ne. II pow srs were
centralized IN ono OF the federal DC
rIrtrnents. the principal effect would
be the securing Of employment by
n large number OF women desiring to
get into political lie. The possibilities
for vast expenditures. which we ram
not be assured will accomplish any
definite good for the mothers and
children OF the country are stagger-
ing
~The bill does not provide for tang
ible help in the form OF medical or
nursing attendance. or food supplies
for the children OF the poor" she
pointed out. TITS salient feature is
the establishment of an autocratic.
underlined. practically uncontrolled
yet federaily authorized. center of
propaganda"
According to Miss Robertson. the
statistics gathered by advocates of the
bill TO Prov the need Tor baby saw
ing'' are "in the Ananias Glass; and
will not bear investigation. The real
f1cfs are not available in most cases.
she declared. due TO negligence in The
regixering OF births and mortality OF
mothers. Most states have shown an
inexpii~abie failure to keep the neees-
szry official records, she said.
"Some of the women OF this coun-
try sre attempting TO throw helpless
babies n the sea of political ambi-
don in the arm way that IN ii1n'
women sacrificed their children in re-
ljRic7s fanaticism." she declared. land
I. for one. win fight this as long as !
am able"
, 1921-08-27
Have to Be Forty
Before Taking In
Washing in Spain
Madrid Laundress Says One
Can Not Learn to Wash
Until at Least 40

The laundry women OF Madrid are
probably the finest of their profession
In the world. says a writer in the
Cleveland Plain-D Dealer. Nowhere else
does the linen come home so delight
fully clean and It Is ali accomplished
with cold water. Within sight of the
windows OF King Aifonso's palace my
days OF the week including Sundays.
may be seen acre after acre of snow
white linen spread put to dry along
the banks OF the Manzanares. In the
turbulent waters OF this creek. for
It is nothing more in spite OF its so
norous name. virtually all the washing
for the million or so inhabitants Of
Madrid is done.
A closer corporation than that OF
the Madrid washer women can scarce
.ly be conceived. Some Of those work
ing here have been in the profession
for 40 years. not always as past-mis-
tresses. for they have to serve an APP
premiership lasting many years be-
fore they are permitted to undertake
work on their own account.
A woeful reception meets any new
conner coming in with n bundle OF
linen to wash. All kinds Of insults are
hurled at her by the regulars: her
linen disappears as IL by magic and
Is found again only after long search.
Any man not an ordinary dirty linen
porter is IN even worse case. He is
spiashed with suds and is lucky II he
escapes with his clothing intact.
The experienced laundry woman as.
scrts no woman learns how to wash
property until she is 40 years old. TN
then h must work as understudy to
others. earning only a small pittance
daily. When she sets up for herself
she at once takes apprentices and rap
Idly amasses a modest fortune. II
seems, however. they never retire 10
enjoy their riches. for the call OF the
tub is too strong for them w to de.
sert the Manzanares until the final
call comes.
, 1921-08-27
London Maids Plan
New Club Building

London has a new club. mem
bership which is confined TO
women employed in domestic ca
paciues. The membership of the
club one month after its inaurgur-
alton exceeded three thousand, and
contributions to the treasury have
made It possible for the organiza-
ton to purchase n plot of ground
for a clubhouse on the same street
as some of London's most exclu-
sive clubs. Plans for a large build
ing have been approved. and tho
building will be completed and paid
for within the year.
The purpose OF the club is to af-
ford the many thousand cooks.
maids. servants and other domes-
tic workers OF London a suitable
place to meet their friends and
spend their days off.
, 1921-08-27
Family Gardens Will
Present Color Scheme

PASADENA, Cal. Aug. 2s.-Every
householder in Pasadena will be
asked in the spring OF 1924 to plant
his garden in blue and gold flowers
that year. according to present plans
outlined by the celebration committee
already organized to make plans for
the Pasadena golden jubilee ceiebra-
ton TO he beld during the year 1924.
The two colors were chosen as the
official coiors for the celebration and
lupine and peoples probably viii be
the most popular floral combination
used in the decorative scheme.
, 1921-08-27
Woman From Japan Will
Attend Big Labor Meet

The mex International Labor con.
ference. which will be held in Geneva.
Switzerland. will nave among its mem.
bers a Japanese woman. according to
unofficial reports from Tokyo. Her
name is Mrs. Motto Matsumoto and
h is the wife of a japanese farmer.
Sho will go as advisor to the official
delegation from Japan. a position tc
which she has recently been appoint.
ed. She will be h frs. woman in
h world to be honored Il this way.
, 1921-08-27
Merchants Can Try
This When Stocks
Are Slow to Move

Ell PASO. Texas. Aug. 2e.-J.
NJ. Wyatt of this city tried to sell
a load OF peaches to merchants, the
fruit coming from his farm. There
were no bids, so Wyatt placed them
on the sidewalk in front of his
place with a sign: Help YOURSELF
Before the first bushel basket
was empty telephone orders came
in from householders and he sold
the entire lot.
, 1921-08-27
Hustle Own Jobs
To Learn About
Labor Problems
College Girls Adopt Direct
Method of Pursuing Studies
of Social Questions

Many girls nowadays are taking the
initiative In various activities. This
Is especially tru among college WON
en- during h vacation period. A num-
Der of girl students from Colorado
and Kansas colleges set u this sum
mer to see what they could learn and
do They hunted their own jobs, re
fusing ever the aid of the Young
Eomen's Christian Association. TIC
Investigate the life and problems of
the working girl they south employ.
ment in five and ten-cent stores. laun-
dries. packing houses. candy factories
and private homes. They also awaited
themselves of the opportunity to sec
social agencies at work. among which
were police courts. women's protec'
tive leagues. organized labor groups
and recreation halls. The experiment
was fair in all respects. The girls
paying their own expenses from what
they earned at industrial labor.
, 1921-08-27
Names of Schools to
Honor Famous Women

VENICE. Cal. Aug. 26.-The ira.
dition of naming public school build.
lngs after George Washington. Theo-
dore Roosevelt and other men of
American history has gone Temporal
lily. at least. out OF vogue in Venice to
permit al honoring of famous women
Accordingly, the three newest schools
in this city are to be christcned soon
tho Betsy Ross. Florence Nightingale
and Martha Washington.
In selecting names for the schools
the Judges considered twenty-five 9TH
ers. that had been suggested. Besides
the names of George Washington's
wife, the maker of the first American
nag. and the name Of the noted phi
lanthropist. interested persons sug-
gested names which ranged from vir.
ginia Dare to Susan B.. Anthony.
The Sitka widow when she puts
on mourning Paints the upper part
, 1921-08-27
s S] e Womens Activities
Only Woman Member of Congress Denoumces
Proposed Law on Maternity and Infancy
C-ongresswoman Robertson of Oklahoma De-
clares Sheppard-Tow owner Bill Will Provide No
Real Help for Those Who Need it, but Will
Create Only a Federal Bureau for Propaganda

N ECLARING that the infants of the country are being used
or political ends by women seeking Office, Alice M.
Robertson, congressional representative from Okla
homa, has come out against the Sheppard-Towner bill which
, 1921-08-27
Women Members Increase

VIENNA. Aug. 2s.-The labor un.
ions OF Austria have multiplied their
membership since the war. The total
OF all the unions in the republic now
amounts to 1900 members. as
against 253.137 in 1914. The number
of women members IS 223,soo rs
against only 26.7oo before the a
, 1921-08-27
Time Saver

Thorough ~greasing with lard pre-
vents the cork OF he muciiage bottle
from sticking.
, 1921-08-27

Letting 80 the unworthy things that meet
VA. pretense. worry. selfseektng. and taking
loyal hold OF time. work. present happiness
love, let US 50 live as 10 be an Inspiration.
strength and blessing to those whose lives
are touched By "a Robertson Brown
, 1921-08-27

The Roman bridal wreath was of
verbena, plucked by the bride her
self.
, 1921-08-27

There are about 74o different kinds
Of birds in Australia
, 1921-08-27

The Sitka widow when she puts
on mourning Paints the upper part
of her face n deep black.
, 1921-08-27

People arc always nice when one gets TO
know them and pierces the outer husks cf
artincialty which they wear before the world.
at dinner; but I think I like everybody that
i have ever had breakfast with Ellen
rhorneycroft Fowler.
, 1921-08-27

He left New York the later part of
May, accompanied by Mark Watson.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

John Lobischer. owner Of the
ManIe Grove Resort on Lac NieuN
Desert north of Phelps. passed
through Eagle River last Satur-
day with a new National touring
car. which he will use between
his resort and State Line for
passenger traffic this year. The
trip from Chicago TO Wittenberg
was made over splendid roads. but
from there on % Eagle River,
several mud holes were encoun-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

Life is like a railway station
With it's busy hustling throng
Full of life and animation
Hope and sorrow, tears am
song.
Some are waiting, watching
praying
For some loved one TO appear,
Others sad farewells are saying
To some friend who's leaving
here.
Some are coming. others going
Some will laugh while other
cry.
Their emotions each are show
ing,
Caused by Hello" or Goodbye.
e. f. Hayward.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. John Frank and
son Martin arrived by car Monday
noon H. Eagle River from Phoenix,
Arizona. where they had spent the
winter. Two years ago they left
State Line for Vancouver, Wash
ington. where they lived until this
winter. They will make this sec
tion of Wisconsin their future
home. The trip from Phoenix was
made by auto. they leaving that
city April first.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ ID. Reyes of
Chicago. who have a summer
home on Eagle lake, arrived Tues
day of last week for the entire
summer season. They have been
making this their summer resi-
dence for years past When you
once start in, its a habit you
can't quit-that of taking an out
ing in the North Woods Of Wis
consin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
Visited i'm Eagle River.

Mrs. Alex. DeNoyer spent Sun
day with her sons Art and Ray of
Eagle River. She was accompani-
ed by her daughter and son-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lauerman of
Chicago, who have been visiting
with relatives at this place for the
past three weeks.-Minocqua
Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
Costs 1888 Daily to Make Laws.

The cost of running Wisconsin S
law-making bodies, including the
salaries of senator's and assembly
men. is $3.50 a day for every day
the legislature is in session.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
Mood and Might

The man who calmly expects to win
has already begun TO conquer; our
mood has so much 20 do with our
might.-Dr. ]. II. Jowett.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

tered. Near Amigo. the highways
are in bad condition as a result of
recent heavy rains.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

LOT WANTED-Bu Building lot
wanted somewhere in the neigh
borhood of the high school or
Silver lake. Cash proposition if
the location and price is right.
Address FL care News Office,
Eagle River. Soft
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

coded by heralds and escorted by gor'
geously-unifOrmed soldiers; would
have attended a preliminary churcf
service during which his predecessor
would sit on a canopied throne sooi
TO be occupied by him; and finally
would have had placed on his head !
headdress indicative OF his office.
In addition 10 differences in the of
cial ceremonies by which the presi
dents OF the world are indicted int
Office, there are many variations II
the festivities and celebrations tina
accompany these events. In SONS
cases the accompanying observance
have become practically a part of thu
official procedure. The newly installed
/ French president almost invariably
drives to the Hotel de Vile. the Paris
city hall. after taking Office. TO atten'
a luncheon and reception as the CUES
of the president and members of tn
municipal council. In Mexico, durini
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

FOR SALE-Two Registered
Guernsey Bulls, about pa and ga
years old. Fine animals with good
line of ancestors back of them.
Inquire OLA. w. Brown, Rhine
lander, Wis. Soft.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

For Sale Or Trade A cottage
on Big Arbor Vitae Lake near
station; will take car in payment.
John E Adams, RhiDelander, Wis.
25tf
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

Villas County News $500
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

Any thing in the A. G. Spalding
Sporting Goods line can be pur-
chased of l.. j. Kuehne. 26-tf.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

FOR E-Residence property
located near the high school;
eight room residence in good
shape. Also one Maxwell car.
Address inquiries to e. care
News office. 13-3t.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
Visited This Section.

The general superintendent of
the Congregational Conference of
Wisconsin, Rev. L. Curtis Tai
madge. paid a visit on Sunday TO
the Villas county field, as it is
known in UNCONVENTIONAL circles
This IS Rev. Talmadge's first visit
He is now greatly impressed by
the possibilities of the county in
a religious way as we'll as agricul-
turally and commercially. He
covered over a hundred miles, at
tended a Sunday school, preached
three times and officiated at two
Communion services.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

SEED OATS-First class seed oats,
Swedish Select. Price reasonable.
j. w. Johnson. Conover, Wis.20-2t+
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

FOR SALE-A two seated buggy.
Enquire David Gertz, Eagle River,
Wis. cost
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04

FOR SALE-Cow and heifer, both
giving milk. Enquire Otto
Deckert, Eagle River, Wis. 26-2t.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-05-04
COMMITTEE.

COWS WANTED Three good
mich cows, that will freshen
before the first of June. c. Z.
Hazen, Phelps, Wis. 2O-3t.