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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
THINK UNCLE SAM FAIR GAME
Best Glass of Citizens Will At
tempt to Cheat Him.

"Many good people," said a post
master, "try to cheat the post. Clergy
men, you know, will smuggle. Well,
I've caught missionaries flim-famming
the post office.
"a missionary in Spain used to send
thick bundles of Spanish newspapers
to his sister. Inside the newspapers
would be hidden kid gloves, boxes of
sardines, fine Spanish embroideries,
letters, all kinds of things.
There's a deacon in this town who
can't see q poorly Cancelled stamp but
he must peel it off the envelope, wash
1t and use it again. Of course, we al
ways bowl him out.
1.-THE worst game ever tried on us,
though, was the work of a professional
revivalist. He took an old, Cancelled
postcard, scratched out the cancella-
ton marks with a sharp knife, wrote
his message on piece of paper that
he pasted ON the cards reverse side,
and then tried to send the thing
through the mails.
"All these people are good people.
Good people, as / said before-peo-
pie who wouldn't steal q cent--are
continually tempted to cheat the Gus
toms and the post."-Detroit Free
Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Oil Cans Used as Stoves.

The divers use to which empty kero-
sene cans are put are well known, and
even in the most remote parts of the
world these tin containers are in great
demand because of the many different
forms into which they may be made
for further service. says the Kansas
City Star. The five-gallon size, it ap-
pears, is the most favorable, because
it can be worked by the average ham
dy man with the crudest of tools.
Along the great waterways of in
terror Alaska drums are often found
doing duty as stoves, but it is seldom
1t is found utilized like this else
where Travellers who have toasted
their shins in front of this stove in
the Golden North" hotel at Skagway,
southeastern Alaska, pronounce it a
marvellous generator of heat and
noteworthy example of recreative
work.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
"Survival of the Fittest."

Samuel Eliot Morrison, author Of
"The Maritime History of Massachu-
setts," comes of New England seafar-
ing stock, about which many deep-sea
tales might be told. According to a
family tradition, two of Mr.. MorisOn's
ancestors were shipmates on brigan-
tine which was wrecked in the Pa
cific ocean toward the end of the
Eighteenth century. The crew had to
row almost a thousand miles in small
boat before they reached land, with
the usual accompaniment of drawing
lots to see who would furnish the
meals. One of Mr.. MorisonS ances-
tors persisted; the other survived, and
on reaching home two years later
found that his daughter had married
the victims son. The two families
remained on the best of terms, but it
was considered poor form to refer to
the survival Of the fittest" In the
family circle. Mr.. Morrison did not
tell this incident In his Maritime His
tory" as he did not expect anyone to
believe 1t.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
OF ANCIENT DAYS
Much Is Told in Collection of Old
Documents.
Legal Papers Recovered by Investi-
gators Reveal Life of People
During Early Christian Era.

What is described as one of the most
important collections of ancient docu-
ments yet discovered, consisting of
more than 100 legal papers dating
from the reigns of the Roman en-
perors Augustus, TiberiGs, Caligula
and Claudius, has been brought to Ann
Arbor by Prof. Francis w. Kelsey of
the University OF. Michigan. Professor
Kelsey spent some time in Egypt in
search of records. The collection is
held to be important because it re-
veals the life of people during the
early Christian era.
The records obtained by Professor
Kelsey constitute part of the files
of record Office in or near Tebtunis,
Egypt, and were discovered four
months ago. They are written on
papyrus and are chiefly in Greek,
few being Denote. They are believed
to have been covered with sand soon
after the record Office fell and with
few exceptions are preserved per-
fectly.
The earliest record is dated A. d.
and bears the signature of a woman
who agreed not to bring claim against
her brothers. Another record, of the
same period, is contract of common
law marriage.
Among other records are contracts
of sale covering both personal and
real property, including lands, vine
yards and houses. There also are
leases, agreements regarding loans, a
contract of indemnity, receipts for
wages, a receipt for dowry, official or
ders, petitions to public officials, tax
receipts, documents relating to trans
ferring ownership of slaves and part
of a registry of deeds.
What is held to be the most impor-
tant record is in the form of roll,
more than seven feet long and written
on both sides. 1t is said to be a per-
feet example of an ancient book or
scroll of the kind mentioned in the
Bible, particularly in the Book of Rev
Citations.
The scroll, dated ~ A. D., contains
on one side abstracts of number of
contracts and on the other is a regis
try of the contracts, written in the
record office Of the second year of EN-
peror Claudius.
Between ten and, fifteen years will
be required to decipher all of the rec
ords and to explain them in their rela-
ton to Roman history, according to
Professor Kelsey. The university pro-
fessor asserted there could be no ques-
ton as to the authenticity of the rec
ords.
Another collection brought to the
university by the professor includes a
Npapyrus book of twelve leaves, in
which are written the incantations and
formulas used by a master magician.
There are charms and curses for va
rious occasions, one being a love
charm. In the prayers God and the
angels are invoked as well as the pa
gan deities of Egypt.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Natures Supreme Wisdom

If it were not for the check that win.
ter irterpoSes, vegetation would
climb skyward until we had tropical
jungles and flowers high in the branch
es of the forest, instead of violets and
daisies and lady's-slipper orchids. AS
it is, the years tender growths decay
In the wet and cold of winter, furnish
shelter to the seeds of grasses and
small woodland plants, and so foster
a new growth for the coming of spring.
Even in decay there is a purpose; in
nature always there is a new begin
nlng.-Youth's Companion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Daddy In a Bad Way.

Six-yearold Lois, whose father is
professor of English at the University
delights in using "big" words. One
day she heard her mother saying over
the phone to one of her husbands
students:
mo, Mr.. B. canuot keep his ap-
pointment, I'm afraid he is very much
indisposed this afternoon"
Some days later Lois. while play
ing, was overheard to say to an i'm
aginary caller at the door:
mo, my husband cannot see you
today; he is very much decomposed p
Indianapolis Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
MOTHER! OPEN
CHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Your little one will love the "fruity'
taste of California Fig Syrup" even il
constipated, bilious, irritable, feyerish
or full Of cold. A teaspoonful never
fails to cleanse the liver and bowels
In a few hours you can see for your.
self how thoroughly it works all the
sour bile, and undigested food out OF
the bowels and you have a well, play.
full child again.
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves sick child to-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
inc California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children of
all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise-
ment.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Cities as Thunderstorm Spots.

The conclusion has been reached by
a well-known engineer who has given
the subject considerable attention
that certain cities, If not indeed most
inland cities of say 100000 population
or more, appear to be thunderstorm
Spots" The observation has been
made by e. R. Horton, of voorhees,
Vile, N. Y, who also points out that
"a shallow lake with sandy margins
located in a forest may serve as
thunderstorm breeder" and cites as
proof observations made by MIN
over Oneida lake, New York.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Jewish Physicians to Popes.

Many examples might be enumerat,
ed of popes who patronized Jewish
physicians. An exception was Paul
", who introduced the Ghetto into
Rome, but at least a score of popes
seem to have gone out of their way In
extending friendly recognition to the
medical members of this race.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Custom Mary Centuries Old.

The ancient ceremony of collecting
wroth silver at daybreak on Martin
mas eve due to the duke of Buccleuth
as Lord of the Hundred was observed
at Knightlow Hill, near Coventry,
England. The custom has endured for
more than 1000 years, and "a par
ishes pay the nominal tax which orig
mated in certain privileges granted
to the ancient residents. Before sun
rise people went TO the spot TO pay
their toll, and afterward they were en-
tertained at breakfast.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
A Compliment.

"What do you think of our city, Mr..
Newcomer" asked the landlord of the
tavern at Grudge, who was distended
with local pride.
"Well," replied the guest, who was
evidently of pessimistic turn of mind,
sit seems to me that the hogs wallow-
ing in the puddles along Main street
look as healthy and contented as any
swine / have seen similarly occupied
anywhere. kansas City Star.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Time to Quit.

This one from the Flash, published by
the Merchants Heat and Light conn
pany:
Harry Warren, fve-year-old son OF
E. A. Distler, came around the other
day when the latter was singing the
baby TO sleep. "She's almost uncon-
scious, isn't she?" he inquired. Yes"
said daddy. "Well, them" said young
Harry, you better quit singing or
you'll kill her."-Detroit Free Press.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
At the Authors Club.

Brown-Smith's new novel, 1.-THE
Horrors of Wedlock," has made him
a fortune, hasn't it? It's the seasons
success.
Jones-Yes, he claims he's made
enough out of 1t to get married on
Life.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

tated SO l thought sure he couldn't
breathe but few more gasps. But
Tanlac gave him back to us strong
and we'll and we will praise it to our
dying day.
The effect of Tanlac on the deli
cate stomachs Of the young is one Of
the strongest evidences of it's whole
someness as well as it's unusual
merit. Although a powerful recon-
structive, TanIac contains no harm
full ingredients, minerals or opiates
which are so often found in other
medicines. Being composed of the
most beneficial roots and herbs
known to science it is purely vege-
table and can be taken by the most
delicate children, and does not upset
or injure the weakest or most deli
cate stomach.
There is a Tanlac agent in every
town.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Old Court Has Much Power.

In Liverpool (Eng) there still exists
one of the very few remaining medi-
eval borough courts of record. AT one
time there were 215 in various parts
of the kingdom. The Liverpool court
of passage, as it is called, has prac-
tically unlimited jurisdiction in caus-
es of action arising within the city,
and has more power than has the City
of London court which has jurisdic-
ton only when the defendant Is en-
ployed In the city itself.
Misery loves company, but the COM
many ,sn't ant to make a second call.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
For Mothers
and Daughters
When Rundown and Nervous
Read This Advice.

Eau Claire, Wis.-'At one time
during expectancy I became in an
extremely nervous and rundown
state of health. Some one advised
me to take DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription and it very quickly
strengthened me and relieved me
Of all nervousness. 1t is reliable
and most satisfactory tonic and
nervine for the expectant mother.
I have not only recommended 1t to
my friends but to- my own daugh-
ters as we'll. Mrs. Jane Hesford.
800 First Ave.
If you want to be well, start at
once with this Prescription" OF
DR.. Pierce's. With good health
will come beauty OF face and figure
Write DR.. Pierce, Pres. Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y. for free
medical advice.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

Coles CarboIisalye Quickly Relieves
and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain
of burns Heals without scars 30c and Coo.
Ask your druggist, or send 30c to The j.
w. Cole Co., Rockford. ILL.,, for pack
age-Advertisement.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
The Alibi.

The Secretary-This speech may get
you into trouble.
The Honorable-Then you had better
prepare statement saying that was
misquoted by the newspaper.-Life.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Modern Formula.

Johnny-Do you believe in Santa
Claus?
Freddy accept him in principle
New York Sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

Some people are SO methodical that
they expect even their opportunities
to travel on schedule time.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

After all, the only man really worth
helping is the proverblal chap who
helps himself.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

Don't be visionary. It's foolish to
plant sunflower seeds to raise rain
bows.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

Hal Ianlac is wonderful med
Iclne Tor delicate children Is con-
clusiVely proven by the remarkable
results accomplished in the cases of
the three children shown in this nic-
ture. ~
Little Blanche Blair. of Providence
r. l.. age 13, gained 10 pounds. Re-.
gina McCabe, at right, age 8, of
scranton, Pa, gained 10 pounds; lit
tie Richard Leary, Jr., of Philadelphia.
who was very delicate, is now in fine.
robust health. The statements made
by their parents are as follows:
Mr.. A. nj. Blair, residing at 20 At
wood street, Providence, r. l., said /:
we are just so happy over the
change Tanlac has made in our little
girl that we can't do or say enough
to show our appreciation. She had
lost nearly 20 pounds in weight and
looked so frail and weak that her
mother and l were both almost wor-
ried sick over her condition. Since
taking Tanlac, she has already gained
10 pounds her color is better than It
ever has been and she looks and acts
like a different girl"
Mrs. Catherine McCabe, Ala Dick
ems Ave-, Scranton, Pa, said: "The
flu left my little Regina in such a
bad condition that have no idea she
wOu'G be with me now if it hadn't
been for Tanlac. 1t is a mystery to
me how she lived on the little she
was eating and was so lifeless she
never even cared to play with the
dolls and toys she got at Christmas.
Since taking Tanlac she Is as hardy
and well as any child could be and
has gained Is pounds in weight. I
will always praise Tanlac for restor-
ing our little girls health"
Richard Leary, 2342 Palethorpe ST..
Philadelphia, said: There is no
doubt in my mind but that Tanlac
saved my little boys life. For two
years I wouldn't have been a bit sur
prised to have seen him drop off at
any time. He had stomach trouble
and many time the gas pressed up
into his chest until his heart palpi-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13

It's easy enough TO become a great
financier if you have money for ex-
nprimpptS
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Simple,

Simple.
"Why did he give up leading the
simple life?" "He found it too COM
plicated."-Life.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1922-01-13
Lest He FORGET.

She-Where is my picture?
He-I have it in my heart.
She-Ahl ] see! Cold storage.
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
Tonight's BoWIers
In City Title
Tourney
Southern Railway Night.

Singles. 1870 p. m.--H. r. Burley.
class G. alley ?; Il. A. Gardner. G, 3.
X. Hernden, c, 4; Z. J. Oberheim, c,
.; q. ~. Howdybush, &, 6; o. Kallen-
bach, g, Z: G. II. Kulze, g, s: f.. 4.
Geisler. A, 8; George o. Schweinhaut.
A. 10; Magnus p. Wood, A, II.
reams. s p. m.-WashingtOn Ca.
noe. class G. alley .; Machine Shop
bureau OF Engraving, G, 3; Foun.
dry, &. 4: Passenger, c, ): Paymas.
ters, Il, 9; Purchasing, 3. :. I'm.
gineers, G. S; Law. r, 8; Auditors. e.
10; Freight, Il, II.
Doubles, 10 p. NV. II. Brandt
and George II. Kane, B, ?; T.. j. Sny.
der and G. w. Hughes, b, J; George
NJ. Rowzee and w. A. Reese, G, 4:
Charles T.. LyddanC and Joseph -.
Herkes, Il. 3. VI. A. Kulze and +. A.
Geisler. &, G: l.. T.. Loving and &. G.
Orme, G. :: Il. &. Reinochl and J. r.
Elicit, &. s; George \. Courtadc and
Harvey Sprucebank, Il. 9; G. A
Wingfield and Il. L, BningG, 3. 10
G.. O. Schweinhaut and Magnus II,
Wood, A, II.
Singles. 1O:45 D. M. Connor
class G. >; f.. Morgan. 6, 3; W. wiz
berger. B, 4: \. l.. Brown. l.. :,
George y. Courtsde. Il, 9; Harvey
Sprucebank. A, :: G.. r.. Boyer, &. 5
Gale Feaster. G. 3: Clarence Crown
{, 10: g. Thomas Parker. &. II.
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
IT MUST HAVE PLEASED
THOSE THREE TWIRlERS

Sadie Mcmahon. famous as pitcher
OF the old Orioles, and also the
scout who dug up George Burns
for McGraw, in d tanning bee re-
Gently. recalled the many big blow
outs given TO the Baltimore team
by fans in the days OF its great
uess.
The whole club went to an affair
at Mcmahon r home to give him a
sendoff. Tn" Congressman Of the
district was selected 10 deliver the
oIatOriCal eulogy at the town hall.
This Congressman didn't know
much about baseball, but fixed up
something by reading the newspa
pers. At that time the sport pages
were fun of expert stuff. telling
how remarkable IL was that the
Orioles could win pennant with
so few pitchers: that II had been
done by good hitting and clever
base running
On the stage tina night sat Al
Maui. Mcmahon and Doc Pond. the
pitchers with the club grouped
around them. all selfConsCious and
puffed up with importance.
And. wound up the Congress
man. waving his arm toward the
seated players. you people must
understand that the seventh wonder
Of the la aseball world is that this
sterling bah club could win cham
Douship on brains and sDeed--wirh
practically no pitchers at all"'
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
WITT IS BEST
LEAO-OFF MAN
FOR CHAMP IONS
Fritz MaiseI Only Other Yankee
Who Ever Began to Com
pare With Whitley
By SID MERCER.

When Miller Iluggins stepped out
few days ago and laid $40 600 in
Connie Mack's palm for the release
Of Whitley witt. he acquired for the
Yankees The best lead.off man they
have had i'm decades. indeed, there
are some folks who insist that Yam
kee history must be turned back to
the days of Willie keelcr ty produce
Wits equal at the top OF batting
order.
In months OF search for an eN-
pcrienced outfielder 20 bolster up
the Yanks during the enforced Va
cations Of Ruth and Meusel, Hug
gins did not regard witt as pos
sibIe purchase until Whitew went o;I
strike for more salary and opened
the american League season ss
holdout.
Amos Strunk. Mike Menosky and
Bobby NeaCh We're first choices with
the Yankee board Of strategy. None
Of them WAS landed and Higgins
was forced to open the season with
,wo infielders in his Outfield II is
doubtful whether even Hug realized
Just how valuable q man Witt
would be.
Wits ability to get on the hases
has been emphasized by the small
scores that have featured the Yam.
kee games. He il one OF those ,are
birds who can look 'em over" walk
Il the pitcher is shy On control and
hit II the ball comes over the plate.
The only Yankee lead off man OF
recent wears who compares favor.
ably with witt was Fritz Maisel
who departed long ago. Elmer
Miller topped the batting order fre.
quenty when Bill Donovan led the
Yankees and had been the leader
this spring. Miller makes pitchers
put them over. but he isn't the
prolific hitter that witt is
During the Farrell regime d, the
Hilltop the Nanks had a number
OF good lead-off men. keeler prob
ably was the best. but ne was gen.
orally placed on account OF his
bunting ability. Bert Daniels was
good topper. and OF the original
Yankees. Dave Fultz was a first.
class leader. kid Elberfeld had the
Job for a while aud later Roy Hart
Iell held 1t. Roger Peckinpaush led
of many times during his long
career with the Nanks.
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
N|NE-YEAR-O
MICHIGAN BOY
|SCUE MARVEL
George Askar, With Some
Months Experience, Makes
Run of 43 Balls.

Another boy wonder has been dis
covered. Out in Port Huron, Mich,
a nine -year-Old yOungsLer has startled
the followers Of billiards by the cX-
ceptional prOwess he has shown at
pocket billiards Ills name is George
Askar.
lie has been playing the game but
seven months and has progressed so
rapidly that he recently made a run
of ~. In spite OF his short stature
he never sits OH the table TO execute
his shots, making a majority Of them
while standing on the floor. and sell
dom does he use a bridge
He shows fine judgment IN select
ing his shots, and his execution and
position play are remarkable.
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
Lacrosse Gets a Boom
From Britishers
On Tour Here

The tour of the Oxford Cam
bridge lacrosse team has had
stimulating effect on the game
during the last few weeks. Al
though it has been played at col
leges for many years, it is sur
prising how few sportsmen here
know much about the game.
The schedule of the English
collegians has included a large
number of the Eastern colleges
and the games have attracted
large crowds of spectators. With
the impetus the game has re-
ceived this spring. it will gain in
popularity among the colleges
next season.
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
OTIS CRANDAll GOING
INTO SECOND CENTURY

old Otis Craudall, starting his Sec.
ond century IN baseball pitched and
won his first game on April for Los
Angeles. marking the DELAYED open.
ing in the Angel City. Az the season
progresses. Cra ndaII VIII IMPROVE
and in about l940 h" Will be ated the
most effective pitcher in the Pa,iti,
coast major and he the man picked
70 open tn" three CoTNercd Worii s..
ries against the Athletics
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
zN. WASHINGTON TIMES SPORTS E2 4
Pirates Wake Up.

The Pittsburgh Pirates dropped
their first three games OF the sea
son. Then they walked up suddenly
and proceeded to win the next six
in succession. This shows what
any ball team can do and applies
to the Griffmen as well as to any
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
kilbane Returning.

johnny kllbaHe is returning from
France. His financial demands foI
3 bout with Eugene 'rlqui has
brought such a storm OF bite. crit.
iCism that the featherweighf title.
holder is finding too many cold
shoulders ned IN hIs direction
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
WOODANDSCHWEINHAUT|
ATTRACTIONS TONIGHTIN
CITY BOWLING TOURNEY
By r. D. THOMAS.

Schwenhaut, champion Of the Athletic Club League
member the Lnworth team Of that league
35 for h seasons duckp record the stars
championships
members the Washington Loan
place class
with of N did well
with 34S but Schwenhau offnght His oaed 29l
the performance, with
of 1873 set of 35i.
whirlwnd Eight
marks of the Then
three Of them single
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
AMERICAN IEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
May Be An Omen.

Without fuauh t'rlsrh 'h" New
, "'h Giants az" racing away lu J
lead an M" National League ,art.
Imgn "hll" th" Yankees are doln.
.k"WlS" without either Ru,n o..
NIcuseI u may be al evil omen for
.H" I'Sl "i the big league clubs
The Washington times., 1922-04-28
Bentley Gets His.

layh Eeutle, waited Uuu the
fourth game @, ru" year and then
he pounded his tlrsr nome yum OF
the l922 season against Johusou, the
Toronto pitcher. The ball sailed
yor tho ,enterfield fence.