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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
ORDER EXPLOSIVES
FOR OUR FARMERS
CHAIRMAN GAETZMAN SAW
DEMONSTRATION OF USE
OF PICRIC ACID =

Farmers of Marathon county will
have the opportunity this season to
ry out different explosive for clear
ing and blasting operations on the
farm. f. j. Gaetzman, chairman of
the county board, was in Ashland last
week attending a demonstration show
ing the application of picric acid to
farm work and ordered 100000 pounds
for Marathon county.
Part of Surplus
Picric acid is part of the surplus
war materials comparatively new
explosive perfected during the war,
and the amount left on hand has been
transferred by Congress to the United
States Department of Agriculture, and
will be distributed in this state with
the cooperation of the agricultural
college of the University of Wisconsin.
The explosive is to be sold through
the various county agents.
Picric acid in its natural state is
a dry, dusty powder, lemon yellow in
color except upon exposure to the
air or to moisture, whereupon it
dar kens somewhat. 1t is very resist
ant to shock and when containing
Ludu I'LL CO PNACShAS VI
moisture, is even insensible to deton-
ator caps, which, together with the
fact that it is absolutely non-poison-
Gus, although it leaves yellow stain
upon the skin which shortly ~disap-
pears without after effect, makes it
perfectly safe to handle. When prop
erly cartridged it is moisture resist
ant, not easily inflammable and abso-
lutely non-freeZing.
Disadvantages
There are some disadvantages at
tendant upon the use of picric acid.
While it has about the same strength
of INT, il is much quicker in action
and possesses shattering power that
renders it unfit for some very par
ticular kinds of work. The depart
ment of agriculture is careful to state
that for most work it is not as salts
factory as commercial dynamite, for
its commercial production would be
accomplished at a high cost. But in
view of the fact that It is obtainable
as surplus war materials at low cost
of about $500 per hundred pounds, 1t
is ideal for such purposes as clearing
out stumps and rock blasting. For
certain kinds of ditch digging 1t is
also recommended.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
ALEXANDER FAMILY
REUNION TO BE HELD
AT OWATONNA, MINI,

Mr.. and Mrs Walter Alexander,
Miss Margaret Alexander, Taylor
Alexander, Mrs. Jean A. Dana, Mrs.
Margaret Daniels, Jennings AleXan-
der. Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Alexander,
Mrs Edw P. German, Mrs. Powers,
and Miss Florence Alexander left to-
day for Owatonna, Minnesota, where
they will attend the annual reunion
of the Alexander family at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Alexander who
reside there. Mr., and Mrs. Judd Alex
ander, Miss Ruth Alexander and Ben
Alexander will not have returned from
their automobile trip from the Pacific
coast in time to attend. Among 9TH
ers who will be present are Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter ID. Alexander of Bloom
ington, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. John Alex
andcr and family of Aurora, Ill.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
OCCURRENCES OFLONG AGO
ITEMS OF INTEREST BOILED DOWN FROM
THE WAUSAU PILOT SO YEARS AGO

ture factory on Fifth street is now
running at full blast.
Judge Marchetti and Dr. Win Wylie
and e. b. Stoddard shouldered the
fishing tackle, etc, and departed for
the Tomahawk fishing grounds last
Saturday morning. They were met al
Merrill by w. b. Scholfield who ac-
companied them. Look out for fish
stories.
c. V. Bardeen believes that in time
Of intense heat, II is well to prepare
for the biting frosts of winter--he
is putting in furnace.
d. w. Fellows offers his lots and
residences on Fourth street, opposite
the Hoefiinger property for sale.
A large and interesting gathering
took place on Tuesday evening last
at the residence of Mr.. James Mont
gomery, the occasion being a reception
rendered by the friends of Rev. Dr.
and Mrs. T. q. Smith previous to their
departure for Kingston, Canada, their
new home.
In the absence of Mrs. Montgomery,
who is visiting in Philadelphia. Mrs.
F. p. Stone acted as hostess. and was
assisted in the distribution of refresh
ments by Mrs. J. n. Manson, Mrs.
f. Fl. Smith and Mrs. Eugene Browne.
Frank Kelly has just purchased for
himself a handsome thoroughbred
Kentucky horse.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
June 10, 1888

AS will be seen elsewhere, the firm
of Ritter & Stahl has been dissolved
by mutual consent, and Fred Deutsch
has entered into a partnership with
Mr.. Ritter in the furniture and under
taking business, which will be carried
on in the old stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. l.. Plumer and Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Silverthorn were in
Hurley few days last week.
Mrs. r. p. Manson is in Merrill with
her daughter, Mrs. w. b. Scholfield.
Fred Norman, Henry Miller and
John Dern departed last Saturday for
Three Lakes TO enjoy a weeks fish
ing trip among the lakes.
One Of Aug. Kickbusch's teams ran
away yesterday.
Mosquitoes are said to be unusually
savage this year, and plenty of them,
too
Will Murray has commenced work
on his new home or East hill. He
expects to have it completed by the
first of October.
G. N. johnson, who has been pre-
pairing edibles for the boys on the
association drive, took a run down
to this city and spent Friday here,
while the logs were being sluiced
through the Rhinelander oym.
VIM. Stahrs new cabinet and furni-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
OBSERVE 18TH
ANNIVERSARY
SOCIETY OF ST. PAUL'S
CHURCH ENTERTAINS
AT BANQUET

The tWenty-tifth anniversary of the
Sewing society of ST. Paul's Evangeli-
cal church was delightfully."- observed
last Monday evening at banquet
served by members of the society for
their husbands and themselves at the
new Guild hall. There were eighty
present, many of whom were old and
respected members of the congrega-
ton and had helped to build st. Paul's
church into its present strength
through a period of many years.
Mrs. Ritter's Review
Between the courses that were sery-
cd, community singing was enjoyed,
starting with America. Addresses were
also given. Mrs. John Anderson, vice
president of the society, acted as toast
mistress. Mrs. Franz Ritter presented
an able review of the faithful and
profitable work that had been done by
the Sewing society. The donation of
$500 to $3.50 on an average to the
church to help defray its expenses, the
sewing done each Wednesday to enable
the holding of bazaar at the end of
the church year, the assistance rem
dered in building the Guild hall and
the payment of the church debt in
part-these were some of the accom-
plishments Mrs. Ritter enumerated.
ST. Paul's Sewing society had only
twenty members when it was started,
she told the guests, and now that num-
ber is practically doubled and there is
assurance that more will be received
into its membership next year. There
are but four charter members at pres
ant pCGnnipfnd with hA s,,o
ETY., Mrs. Gustave Mueller, Mrs. Henry
Ruder, Mrs. Albert Schmidt and Mrs.
Franz Ritter.
Compliments Ladies
Following Mrs. Ritter's resume. John
Ringle, Sr., gave one of his able talks,
complimenting the ladies highly on
their splendid accomplishments in
years past and assuring them that had
it not been for their conscientious ad-
herence to duty, there were times
when the church itself might not have
withstood successfully the difficulties
it encountered. The Rev. Il. G. Grauer,
pastor of st. Paul's, also talked.
Among the guests from out Of the
city were Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Werle,
who are again making Wausau their
home, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Werheim,
OF Milwaukee, and Mrs. Bertha Salz-
man Of Milwaukee,, all Of the LADIES'
former members Of the society and all
Of them former well known Wausau
citizens Following the dinner domi-
noes were played and ladies were
awarded Mrs. Bertha Salzman, Mrs.
Philip Werheim and Mrs. Louis C.
Leak, and mems prizes to Mr.. Kieck-
hoefer, Henry Ruder and Otto Mueller.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
OVER 100 STUDENTS
ENR0LLEE In SCHOOL
SEVENTH SUMNER SCHOOL
NOW IN PROGRESS AT
HIGH SCHOOL

The summer school being conducted
now in the high school building boasts
registration of over 100 students.
under the direction of Clarendon S.
Snyder, assistant principal This is
the seventh season summer school has
been held, and each year its popula-
rity has increased, students having
come to a realization that they can
make up a half to full years work
by attending these sessions regular
ly.
Six Day Week
The arrangements and time sched-
ules, however, have been altered, and
at the present time the school COW
ers a period of five weeks, six days
each week, enabling summer school
to end the Saturday proceeding July
4th. This has been done because stud
ents are found to drop out If school
extends beyond the Fourth On Satur-
day, July 2, final examinations will
be given.
Three teachers are in charge
Messrs. G. S. Snyder and A. p. Min.
sart and Miss Marilla Zellhoefer.
Subjects Offered
Among the subjects being offered
are American history, European his
tory, American literature, English lit
erature, Freshman and Sophomore
composition, advanced composition, al
zebra, geometry, solid geometry, ad-
vanced algebra, physics, introduction
to science and physiology. In addi-
ton some seniors are being given in
dividual help by the teachers in other
subjects in order that they may grad
uate at the completion of the work of
summer school.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
40 WOMEN REPRESENTING
ALL PARTS OF co.
WERE PRESENT

The Set-together meeting for women
OF the county has proved its value as
an annual event, the interest shown at
the last meeting, held Saturday, June
Is, being most gratifying to all who
were present, and fully justifying its
becoming a county institution. About
l40 women from all parts of the coun-
ty gathered at noon in the dining room
OF st. Mary's school to partake of a
delicious noon luncheon served by the
ladies OF st. Mary's congregation. The
room and tables were beautifully dec
Grated With great punches of red, pink
and white peonies, the gift of Oscar
J.. Rlngle and of ladies of the congre-
satiop.
Community Singing
Following the luncheon Mrs. j. w.
Coates led in community singing, many
familiar songs being enjoyed, the
group closing with the singing of "Am-
erica. Mrs. Marshall C Graft sang
tive solos, ''The Little Pink Rose" and
Keep on Hoping" The piano accom-
pan;nent was played by Miss Olive
Larson.
Miss Mary A. Brady acted as toast
mistress and introduced the speakers
Of the afternoon. Mrs. August Hinz
of the town of Eau Pleine spoke on
"0Ir Future Citizens making plea
for proper education for the children
and for appreciation of right infiu-
ences for the young. Mrs. A. f. Schulz
CT the town of Rib. Falls, in speaking
of The Home and It's Relation to the
Community showed the need of CO
operation of the women of the home in
affairs that affect their children in the
community.
Addresses
Mrs. G. G. Knoller of Dancy gave
her report as delegate last year from
Marathon county to the Farm Women's S
National Congress which was held at
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
RELIEF FUND
TOTALED SS4S
CONTRIBUTED TO CHINESE
RELIEF BY PEOPLE
OF CITY

The following has been forwarded
to The Pilot by the local committee
of the Chinese Relief, the campaign
of which for funds is now ended:
The Editor Wausau Pilot,
Wausau, Wis.
Dear Sir:
We would appreciate very much your
publishing this letter and the attached
statement accounting for funds re-
c0ived in connection with the Chinese
Famine Relief. The necessity for rails
ing funds for this cause has just ceas-
ed, due to the tremendous efforts of
the Chinese themselves in helping
their own people, and due to the ar
rival of rain in the northern provinces
relieving a drouth of three years
standing. We wish to thank the pub
lie for their kind and generous help
for this most worthy cause, particu-
larly in view of our own rather hard
times, We feel certain that they will
be and are rewarded for their as
sistance in the many lives that they
have saved. We are particularly CRATE
ful to the Kiwanis club of Wausau for
their united and public endeavors in
behalf of this cause. Through them
the amount which went from this COM
munity was practically doubled. Any
person so desiring can inspect the ac-
counting below submitted by calling
for same at the Wisconsin Valley
. Trust Company.
Very respectfully yours,
MAYOR EMIL FLATTER
L. A. PRADT, SR.
S. KNOX KREUTZER
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
INCREASE IN PURE
BREEDS THIS SEASON

A noticeable increase in the number
of purebred animals listed in the Bet
ter Sires-Better Stock" campaign is
the principal development during the
first part of 1921. The result has been
to raise the general average of pure
breds for the whole campaign 1h per
per cent Altogether 431, ,139 head Of
domestic animals and fowls have been
enrolled by their owners.
OF that number 22,605 are purebred
sires and the remainder are females
of various breeding, but all were bred
to purebred males, according to the
owners pledges. Although the num-
ber of purebreds, as noted, increased
noticeably more scrubs also were list
ed than in any previous quarterly pc
riod, thus helping to accomplish one
of the main objects of the campaign,
which is to grade up inferior animals
by the use of good purebred sires.
The greatest activity during the cur
rent year, so far as enrollments are
concerned, has occurred in Ohio, with
Nebraska second. In justice to other
states it may be added that several
from which only a few pledges to use
only purebred sires were received,
have been active in other branches of
the work, particularly in the procure
ment and distribution of purebred
sires of good quality. Kentucky and
numerous other states, including West
Virginia, are launching aggressive
drives against inferior sires, particu-
larly scrub bulls.
A feature of interest during the first
quarterly period of 1921 was the dis
patch of five emblems of recognition
to far-off Guam, our island outpost in
the Pacific thousands of miles be-
yond Hawaii.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
SUMMER CAMP FOR
GIRLS AT CLEAR LAKE
is PLAN OF Y. w. &C. A.

summer camp for girls at Clear
Lake is the plan of the Y. w. G. A.
this season. Realizing that young
girls as well as older people need the
rest and relaxation that can come
from out-of-door living, the local as
sociation has almost completed ar
rangements for camp for girls from
II to Is years of age on a site used
for several years by the Presbyterian
church Although the program has
been designed to meet the needs of
the adolescent girl, older girls will
be made welcome at the camp il it is
not filled to capacity and provision
will be made for week-ends for the
older girls.
The daily routine will be a full but
happy one, arranged to give complete
ness of experience, work, study, rest
and play being a part of the program.
The following schedule will be OBJ
served:
$50 Rising hour and morning dip.
7:15 Flag raising.
1880 Breakfast and announcements
900 Camp inspection and award
of banner.
$50 to II Bible classes, nature
study, handicraft.
1900 Dinner.
200 to 300 Rest hour.
300 to 4:30 Swimming, games, etc.
500 Boating.
600 Supper.
500 Camp fire, stories, songs, dis
cussions.
900 Bedtime.
Miss Alma Blandin, general secre-
tary, will be camp executive and she
will be assisted by several who will
help in recreational work and teach
Bible and nature classes as well jas
supervise swimming. Parents are as
sured that there will be adequate su-
Fpervision and protection, and plenty OF
good, wholesome food. The services
OF an excellent cook have been OBJ
tanned and well balanced food will be
served carefully planned from the
standpoint of the calories needed by
the girls during period Of unusual
activity.
Assisting in making arrangements
for the camp have been Mrs. Russell
Lyon, Mrs. NJ. c. Ewing, Mrs. Judd
Alexander and Miss Emma Stewart.
Much help has also been given by
members of the girls work commit
tee, the Misses Maude Hammond, Bea-
trice Zimmerman, Edith Hamacher
and Mrs. NJ. w. Sweet
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

Summer school at the University OF
Wisconsin will commence on June 27
in the colleges and graduate school
Saturday, June 25, or Monday, June
27. Lectures in the Law school were
commenced last Monday. A number
of Wausau young people are to attend
the summer Sc ssion this year.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

The new girls summer camp at
Plum Lake will have as its matron
Miss Elsie Smithies, sister OF Mrs.
J. A. Rowley, and formerly teacher
of Latin in the Wausau High school.
Miss Smithies is now connected with
the University Of Chicago High school.
Mr.. Gill was in Wausau at the time
Of the fire. The many friends OF the
family will be glad the home was not
completely burned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

Jerry" the popular cat at the Y.
w. C. A, near Angora, strutted gin
gerly across the street the other day
in no way deferred by fresh cover
ing of tar. Its foot slipped and
well, gasoline, kerosene and all other
liquids of cleansing character failed
to completely 30 the job. The poor cat
is disconsolate but not more so than
DUSTY" the famous twin kitten, which
feels terribly lonesome since its COM
panion was given away. Dusty" Will
go the way Of its twin.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
AGENTS WANTED

Want job? Sell our guaranteed
trees, fruits and plants. Easy work.
Highest commissions paid weekly;
part expenses. Experience unneces-
sary. Free supplies. The Hawks
Nursery Co.. Wauwatosa, Wis. adv.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23
ELkS OF VALLEY
ENJOY PICNIC
$500 ATTEND ANNUAL RE-
UNION SUNDAY AT
PARK

The first annual reunion of the Eiks
of the Wisconsin valley district was
held at the Rothschild pavilion, Sun
day, June 8, and proved great sue
cess from all standpoints, about twen-
ty-five hundred Elks with their fam
lilies attending. Registration began
early in the morning, visitors COM
ing in autos from Chippewa Falls,
Tomahawk Merrill, Wisconsin Rapids,
Stevens Point, Marshfield and other
neighboring cities. The total registra-
tion showed eight hundred members
of lodges from out of the city, Chip
pewa Falls sending over one hundred
Elks to the reunion to advertise the
annual state convention which is to be
held at that city next month.
Possible "Queen" Here
Among the Chippewa Falls delegates
was Miss Marion Frost who is a can
didate for queen of the carnival" at
the state convention. Two other prom
inent visitors were Judge Conway OF
Wisconsin Rapids and Otto Roenus,
also OF Wisconsin Rapids, past state
exalted ruler of the order.
The program began in the morning
with two ball games at the park. An
tigo defeated Merrill 16 to 4, and Wis
consin Rapids took the second game
from Stevens Point by score Of 10
TO 2. A deciding contest was played
in the afternoon between the winners
of the morning games and resulted In
13 to 2 victory for the Amigo nine,
who carried home the silver loving
cup which was presented as prize
by the local lodge.
Morning Program
Following the morning games from
eleven to twelve o'clock there was
concert by the Metropolitan orchestra
and community singing led by w. Del
Curtis, after which a basket luncn
was enjoyed by the entire party The
afternoon was spent in athletic games,
races swimming contests, while the
128th Infantry band furnished the mu-
sic, the band combining with the Met
ropolitan orchestra in a concert in
the evening. Ii is estimated that about
four thousand people enjoyed the af-
ternoon at the park.
The committee in charge of the ar
rangements for the day was composed
Of Harry Kiefer, VIM. Leistikow, Rob-
ert Altman, Myron Smith and W. Del
Curtis, and the success of their eff
forts and the value of such gatherings
evidenced in the get-acquainted OPP
portunities offered, may make the re-
union an annual affair for this dis
trict.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

The Wausau post office is being
painted and redecorated on the in
side. Treatment such as this is given
post office buildings frequently and
II makes them look like new.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

Total funds forwarded ----sS4S.O4
Respectfully submitted,
S. KNOX KREUTZER, Treas.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1921-06-23

The following amounts have been
forwarded to Vernon Monroe, treas
urer of the national organization at
New York City, from whence all funds
are Immediately cabled to China:
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-03-03
TREGo OIL & GAS MEETING

There was a good representation of
the stockholders of the Trego County
Oil & Gas company present at the
meeting held last Thursday afternoon.
The annual election of officers and di-
rectors resulted in the reelection of
James Walsh as president, E H Hill
man as vice president and c. L. Hard
man as secretary. F. B. Walker was
elected manager. The other directors
are: VIM Cox, John Walsh, VIM. Lori
mer, E. Mussemann and L. H. Gallo
way. All of the leases in the good
district are being renewed. The pros
poets for obtaining oil at Walsh well
No L, is said to be very good by those
w are working at the we'll.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-03-03
REPORT OF CITY SCHOOLS

The following IS the report of pre-
feet attendance for the sixth month Of
school for the WaKeeneyz school.
Primary-Kenneth Acre, Bryon
Brown, Harold Hickman, Florence
Hendricks, Ralph Horak, Raymond
Hickman, Ben Rhoades, Fern Shaw,
Joe Sigler, Richard Tauber, Nellie
Selbe, Charles Wheeler, Verland Stew
art, Alice Lofstead, Mildred Holley.-
Gladys Morrison, Teacher.
Second Grade-June Brown, Irwin
Rensmeyer, Clayton Wollner, Herman
Wollner, Elsie Collins, Martha Defines,
Clyde Monroe.-Miss Houston, Teach
ec.
Third Grade-Ruth Allen, Vernon
Courtney, Jesse Fox, Wilma Gunckel,
Robert Hickman, Adna Jones, Ber-
nice Marquand, Frances Munson,
Mildred Pierce, Virgil Reeves, Mar
jorie Sigler, Harold Shaw, Howard
Straw, George Uford, Ernest Hill
man Edna Mayer-.Fern Barclay,
Teacher
Fourth rGrade-Kenneth Bach, Liz
zie Bollena, Carl Deines, Orrine
Dodge, Lawrence Hendricks, Eliza
beth Robson, Ebba Saleen, Brenton
Seeley, Ethel Simpson.-Lucy De-
Boer, Teacher.
Fifth Grade Marthella Baker,
Theo Boxberger, Kenneth Brown,
Clifford Gaswint, Dale Gunckel, Asa
Hendricks, John Horak, Ellen Long,
Ruth Parsons, Lola Pickering, Joe
Mack Sellers, James Seeley, Freddie
Wineburner, Chloris Merne Hey1.-
| Miss Robords, Teacher
Sixth Grade-Gladys Spena, Vivian
Reeves GladyS Pierce Gerald Long
Ralph Guncke1, Beth Dewitt, Gale
| Bingham.-Olive Neff, Teacher.
Seventh Grade-Haro1d Burnett
| Nestor Dewitt, Earl McStay, George
| PoHenberger, Florence Tripp, JOY
| Gaswint, Clara Mayer.-Edith Bous-
| log, Teacher.
Eighth Grade-Beatrice Arnold
Beula Fox, Eva Hixson, Mabel Ho1
comb, Justina Lynn, Clara McCollum
Robert Shuler, Earl Wheeler
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1921-03-03
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES

Services Sunday in the German lam
guage at 10:3O a. m.
Sunday School, 11:3O a. m.
CatecheticaI instruction Monday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings at
TOO o'clock.