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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-11-21

Brentwood. J. Doty, one of Birch
woods expert potato raisers, has re.
ported that he produced 1000 bushels
of Green Mountain tubers on two and
one-half acres of ground. This is an
exceptional yield, considering that the
season was dry. Mr. Doty is endeav-
oring to attain record of 500 bushels
an acre, and believes he would have
met with success this year had the
season been more favorable.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

sums which these organizations,
outside the coal industry, now col
lect direct from their members.
In this way there would be crea-
ted the most dominating organi-
zation to control all business in
terests and labor which the
world has ever known. Civil
liberty would be destroyed.
American independence would
be wiped out, and a group of all
powerful radical labor leaders
would sit practically enthroned
over the politics, the commercial
and manufacturing and agricul-
tural interests of the country.
The Open SHOP is a synonym
of American liberty. Unless
there is independence of the in
dividual man to work untram-
meled by labor unions there can
be no permanent liberty to the
individual or to the nation. With
union labor organizations as
now dominated, with the tre-
mendous power of Union miners
and their CHECK off" system, it
behooves every thoughtful man
to realize that this question is
vital to the life of the nation. 1t
is not merely question between
the employer and employe; not
merely question of the output
of a days labor permitted by
labor unions of their employees,
nor the question of wages which
may prevail. 1t is a question of
liberty itself. = Manufacturers
Record.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

grazed ten months in the year
and no winter housing of cattle
is needed. But in several places
where we ate, there was no but
ter on the table; and where we
had butter, it was a northern
product. The~cattle tick and lack
of market for surpluses are the
present drawbacks, together
with a population that knows
little about livestock.
BIG LANDLORDS
1t is the one area in North
Carolina where big landlords
reign supreme. A man with only
five or ten thousand acres is a
piker. Thirty thousand acres
demands some local respect. One
hundred thousand acres is doing
right we'll. Landlords with three
to ten thousand acres under cul-
tivation were run across here
and there.
The biggest landlord of them
all told the writer that the con-
centration of land in the hands
of a few people was the biggest
curse of the TideWater country.
Many people are land poor.
Every cent of capital is tied up
in land, with no money left to
develop it. The land is often
heavily mortgaged and clear
title cannot be given to would-be
! purchasers.
Great fortunes have been lost
in big drainage projects because
no provision has been made to
get actual settlers on the land.
Several individuals and corpora
tions offered to give the state
ten thousand acres of drained
land if the state would show
them how to get mem on the
land. In one project three 4H4iill nail
lion dollars have been spent in
drainage and there is not a far
mer on the land. University
News Letter.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

If you want to get field peas,
soy beans, or velvet beans and
can't find the seed write your
County Agent. We can have
them shipped to you in large or
small quantities. We are anxious
to get farmers to plant summer
legumes. They make good crops
and also built up the land.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

On Gotham's streets. You must
give'em credit,
These folks are fully awake, you
said it.
You meet the boostah, you lose
the whinah,
As soon as you get to Moth
Ca'lina.
-Berton Braley
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

The Aurelian Springs Boys
Pig Club was organized this
week with the following officers:
Frank Taylor, President; Charlie
Lilies, Vice-President; Percy
Crawley, Secretary; and Mr.. C.
V. Matthews, Local Leader.
These boys are going into hog
raising. Each member IS buy
ing registered Duroc gilt as
the foundation of his business.
The club meets once a month to
study feeding and management
of hogs. Watch these boys for
results.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

Straw hats are blooming in
spots, the sweet girl graduate is
coming out, indications point to
4 normal crop Of June brides;
where's the pessimist who said
there wasn't going to be any
summer?
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

Just as marathon dancing was
passing away from the front
page along come the conventions
and assemblies aresolutin' and
aviewin' with alarm to resusci-
tate it.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

Halifax county has 2512 auto
mobiles, one to each 1872 inhabi-
tants in 1923, and if they keep
on selling them at the rate of the
past few months the whole coun-
ty will be riding by Christmas.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

The department of agriculture
wants to establish eight grades
Of eggs but the only classified
ton we will recognize is good
-and bad.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25
Friday. May rs, 1928

While typhoid vaccine is not
an unmixed pleasure, it has
great advantages over a case of
oldfashioned fever.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

The North Carolina prison
board offers a reward of $400. 90
for evidence of lawless infliction
of corporal punishment on its
prisoners. As the board has pre-
viously ruo that convicts can
not be tss- ~ except in the
nrese~nS
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

William jennings has been de-
feated for Moderator of the gen.
ersl Assem- oly OF the Presbyterian
church--but there is no news in
that, wait until he has been
elected something.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

According to news dispatches
Henry Ford is the richest man in
'-he worla, but then, he only
T. i'd cars, there is no record
that he ever tried to keep. one dp.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

All cards of thanks, resolutions of re-
sp.cts etc, ETC., will be charged for
the rate of ten cents per line. cass
must accompany article in all cases ex
opt were custome has q regular ac-
count No insertions made for less
han 25 cents.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

A community club is a fine
thing for the community in many
ways. 1t advertises the COM
munity, brings in new ideas,
promotes community spirit and
general prosperity. 1t is an or
ganization through which you
can get things done. If you are
interested in organizing a COM
munity club weygili be glad to
help you.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

All communications should be
addressed to the Herald Publishing Co.
Persons wishing return of mssn, must
oil cases enclose stamps.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

In 1920 Halifax County plant
ed $4,000 acres of cotton, pro-
duced $1,000 bales. This was an
average production of about 300
pounds lint cotton per acre.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25
NORTH CAROLINA

soon as you get to Moth
Ia'lina
roads and the towns get
sewah and finah,
Z people walk with a brisker
Up,
even your motor has more
kworm's banished, the
rgy, pep and jazz;
herner couldn't
~. State than ; Moth Ca
The farms look fatter, the ham,
let's amt
Quite ignorant of the sight of
paint;
They're building roads, and
they're not conte9t
With sand and clay, but they
use cement.
And the schools look good, and
the mills are busy
And each inhabitant owns a
Lizzie.
Or big twin six or something
finah,
As soon as you get to Moth
Ca'lina!
This States not dreaming of days
gone by,
There's modern CLINT in each
mortal's eye;
And the village bellies and village
eaux
smartly dressed A~he
Nd which flows
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25
Frog Has Tough SKIN.
Frog skin makes the toughest leath-
or known in proportion to its thick
ness.
TIL Effect7

T EHeCt1
We've never ! ladies' man who
didn't have tro keeping popular
with 'em at hons richmond Times
Dispatch.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25

TIA percent of the land in
Halifax County is farmed. 41.6
percent of the county is improv-
ed farm lands.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25
TELEPHONE 70

f1tsred as Second Glass Matter Ap
8, l9l4, at the Post Office at Roanoke e
Rapids, North Carolina. under Act Of
March 8, 1879.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-05-25
FARM NOTES FOR
HALIFAX COUNTY
By w. o. DAVIS, County Agent,
Weldon, N. c.

Halifax County has 4671 farms.
3, 101 of these farmers are operat-
ed by tenants. We have 1862
white farmers and 1903 negro
and non-white farmers.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
BRIDGE WEARS COMPLETING
 LAST PIECE PLACED TODAY

The work of putting the heavy steel superstructures on the Panama river bridge was completed this af- ternoon at 3:05, the event being made known by a general blowing of whistles at the bridge site.
 The work of singing" the great structure will next be taken in hand and the bridge probably will be resting on its own support by next Friday, after which the final rivit- ing will occupy the bridge workers for probably two weeks or until a. bout February when the structure will be fully completed and ready to turn over to the Alaska Railroad.
 4 train will be sent across the bridge tomorrow with coal for Fair banks, making a total of 1,200 tons of coal sent to the upper town this month. After tomorrow, all traffic will be suspended until the bridge is swung.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
LONDON FOGS INCREASE
 MORTALITY RATES

LONDON Jan. 20-The recent fogs which have prevailed in and a. round London are responsible not only for a greatly increased ex- penditure for lighting, but have caused more than the usual amount of sickness and suffering to the population.
 This is set forth by medical ex- perts who quote statistics to show that for the week ended November 25 the death rate in London was 14.3 per 1000 against a death rate for the whole of England and Wales of 12.6 per 1000. Deaths from bronchitis and broncho-pneumonia rose to 238 from the previous weeks figures of 182. This rise which is principally among children, is as cribed to weather conditions, to the darkness and irritation of the Lon don fogs.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20

DUSSELDORF, Jan. 20-The French authorities have appropriat- ed the money Of the Dusseldorf branch of the Reichsbank, following which action all the other banks closed their doors, claiming that it would be impossible for them to continue doing business as result of the seizure of the Reichsbank, with a shutting of of the supply of marks.
 Acting on rumors of the intended action of the French authorities, many depositors were rounded up by French troops and the withdrawn money confiscated. The depositors were permitted to retain possession of their cars.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
U. s. MOTOR CARS COULD
 CARRY POPULATION AT ONCE

WASHINGTON, b. C. Jan. 20 There are enough motor vehicles in the United States to take the entire population of the country for a ride at the same time. says the Bureau of Public Roads of the De- partment of Agriculture. At the be- ginning of 1922 there were Az mo- tor vehicles for each mile in the United States. ..~: ~... .-- <
 One hundred and twenty vehicles per minute was the rate at which motor vehicles passed a Bureau highway in Massachusetts, recently. This rate was continued from noon to ten P. NJ.
 A tourist recently driving through four States was required to buy four different sets of lenses to make his headlights comply with state regulations.
 Federal aid highways placed un- der construction in September l. mounted to 1,189 miles.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
ELks HAD 4s,ooo GROWTH IN
 MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR

CHICAGO, Jan. 2O-Elkdom numbers l, 455 lodges with a total membership of s12,657 according to the report of the secretary of the Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks made public here and shows the assets of subordinate lodges to be in excess of $5s,0o0,- 900. Last year the local lodges spent more than s2,o00,Oo0 for charity. A net gain of 44,996 mem bers for the year has been recorded, and thirty four new lodges insti- tuted, Nebraska was the only state to register a decrease in member ship. In 1878 the order showed a membership of 820 and in 1921 a membership of 767,661.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
POLICE MAKE MISTAKE

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20-After hav- ing arrested Rogers B. Clark, movie actor, in connection with the death of Fritzie Mann, dancer, whose body was found on the beach this week, Chief of Police Patrick is forced to admit, that Clark is in- nocent. Clark established an alibi. The chief declares, however that he will make a thorough investigation of Clark's relations with the dancer. Council for Dr. Luis Jacobs, also arrested in connection with the sup posed murder, has applied for a writ of habeas corpus.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20

FISH ASSOCIATION HEAD
 SAYS RESERVATION GOOD

SEATTLE, Jan. 2O-G. ?. Hal. ferty, president of the Association of Pacific Fishermen, has issued statement in answer to the assertion that the big interests are favored by the regulations governing the Ali ognak and Kodiak fish reservations He declares that unless the salmon of Alaska are protected by govern mental supervision, the fishing in dustry in Northern waters will be thing of the past in a few years. The creating of these reserves is the first piece of constructive legisla- tion the Government has been able to put through and, in putting it through, somebody had to be hurt. If there have been individual cases where small operators have been wronged, these certainly should be rectified; but the idea of reserves should not be nullified in any read justment"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
FORMER ALASKAN FLUNkS .-
 IN CITY BUILDING PLANS

The lands and lots at Lomax Ill. owned by the Lomax Town Com pany, at the head of which was a former resident of Cordova, William T. Love, who attempted to build a great manufacturing center there were sold at trustees sale. The lots were sold for something like s13,- 900 which is considered a fair price. After all costs are paid how ever, it will leave but little for those financially interested in the project, as there is about sl98,0O0 worth of bonds outstanding with like five years interest due. This will mean that each one of the many who invested will re- ceiye a very small amount back on the money they have invested in the land. This winds up Lomax's hope and Loves dream of Lomax being a great model of magic city.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
Bone To The Rescue

SEATTLE, Jan. 20-Commenting on the fisheries reserves controversy Governor Scott C. Bone, who is here to attend the Washington State Press Association banquet, declared "the little fellows must be given an equal chance in Alaska fishing ground. Generally speaking, I am heartily in favor of the idea of establishing fishing reservations in Alaska. The fish must be protected or we will lose one of our most val uable industries. Larger populations will settle many Alaska problems but capital and development in the Interior must precede an influx of settlers. Some of the best grain land in the world is to be found in the Panama valley and it is only ques- tion of transportation for crops un- til this country will be populated. Great mine developments await the construction of adequate transporta- tion.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
SEATTLE PAPER PUBLISHES
 EXCELLENT ALASKA NUMBER

The News has received a copy of the Golden Spike edition of the Al aska Dispatch, published at Seattle. in commemoration of the compile tion of the Alaska Railroad. The ed ition is one of the best of the kind ever published, being both interest ing and accurate, as we'll as attrac tlveiy gotten up and profusely illus trated, There are articles by Gov ernor Scott C. Bone, Col F. Near Col. J. G. Steese, V. C. Clauson. C. D. Garfield and a competent editor ial staff, familiar with Alaskan con ditions. -s
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
HOPE FOR SETTLEMENT

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 20 Negotiations between the American and British governments for the sat isfactory funding of the British debt will be carried on through the British embassy here after the de- parture of the British commissioners return to England. It is announced by the official spokesman for the American group that there is mo- thing to prevent complete under standing and the belief is expressed that an agreement in principle will be reached in time for submission of the plan to Congress before the end of the present session.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
CHINESE BOY WINS PRIZE
 FOR BEST LEGION ESSAY

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 20-Ah Sing Ching, of Hawaii, aged four teen years and boy of Chinese extraction, has been awarded first place in the American Legion's es- say contest for American school children, on the subject, How can the American Legion best serve the
 nation?" The second prize was d warded to Pauline Virginia Chastain of this city. The first prize is $75O. the second $500 and the third S250.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
ITALIAN CREW SAVED

NEW YORK, Jan. 18-The Ital- ian steamship Giveppe Verdi has sent a wireless message to the own CTS here, advising them of the rescue at sea of the entire crew of the Italian freighter Montello, the res cue having been effected shortly be fore noon yesterday. The MontelIo was sinking when the members of the crew were taken on board the rescue ship.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
DELEGATE WRITES LETTER
 CONCERNING FISH ACTION

WASHINGTON. D. C. Jan. 20- Assistant Secretary of Commerce Huston has received a letter from Delegate Dan Sutherland in which the Congressional representative of Alaska asserts that the big pack ing interests of Seattle, San Fran cisco and Chicago are making a wholesale grab" of fishing rights in southwestern Alaska under the guise of conservation.
 The delegate demands the inmed- fate abrogation of the regulations of the bureau of fisheries under the executive order creating fisheries reserves.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
HEREIN MINERS ACQUITTED
 AFTER SENSATIONAL TRIAL

MARION, ILL. Jan. 20-The five defendants who were tried here on charge of murder in connection with the Herrin riots, were declared not guilty yesterday by a jury of twelve Williamson county farmers. The verdict was returned at 7:55 yesterday afternoon, after nearly 8 score of ballots had been taken. The crowd poured from the court rooms after the verdict had been read, and gathered about the mem bers of the jury, congratulating them upon the decision reached. The jury was out 27 hours.
 In giving his instructions to the jury Judge Hartwell said: "It is not against the law to mine coal without being a member of the United Mine Workers of America. If assaulted or killed for no req son, the act cannot be justified be- cause they are not members of that organization. If one of the ac- cused men committed the crime charged that of killing Howard Hof- man, and if the other defendants stood by and aided or encouraged the crime, it is your duty to find all of the defendants guilty" Af- ter the jury retired, the judge said : "It is murder or nothing"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
ENTIRE CREW LOST

NORFOLK, Jan. 18-The entire crew of eleven men of the schooner Helvetia are believed to have been lost when the vessel capsized of the coast of Virginia during a heavy storm last month. An investigation was started following the discovery of a derelict which proved to be the Helvetia and which is now be- ing lowed to this point by the coast guard cutter Manning.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
GLASGOW DEMoLIsHEs sLUMs

GLASGOW, Jan. 20-The famous river tenement district of Glasgow, which has long had the reputation of being the most squalid in the world, is to be entirely wiped out. As the buildings were in danger of collapse, the city authorities or dered the tenants to vacate, and have approved plans to have the slum houses torn down.
 The district will not be rebuilt, but new municipally owned houses are being erected in the suburbs to care for the hundreds of home less of the poorer classes.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
PORK BARREL BLOC GIVES
 EXHIBITION OF STRENGTH

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan. % Routing all opposition, including the leadership of the lower house of Congress, the rivers and harbors bloc yesterday overrode both the budget estimate and the report of the house appropriations committee by increasing the waterways item in the army appropriation bill from 37 million to 56 million dollars.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
EIGHTEEN GERMANS ARRESTED:
 FRANCE TAKING OVER MINES

state mines in Ruhr by the forces of occupation was begun yesterday and several pits near Buer are now under French control. Manager Ahrens was arrested yesterday for refusing to deliver coke.
 Six of the leading mine operators were taken into custody today and taken to Dussesdorf for trial by court matial.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
DEATH MYSTERY CLEARING

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 18-Announce- ment has been made at police head quarters of the discovery of import ant information which eliminates the theory of suicide in the case of Fritzie Mann, noted Oriental dancer whose body was found on the beach near Torrey Pines, last week and who at first was thought to have killed herself. The police say they expect to arrest the slayer shortly,
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
PRESIDENT EXTENDS ERIN
 GOOD WISHES OF AMERICA

DUBLIN, Jan. 2O-The Freeman's Journal has published the following message from the President of the United States:
 President Harding, on behalf of the American government expresses the sincere hope that the people of the Irish Free State to whom long standing ties of kinship and affection bind so many Americans, may enjoy the blessings of peace, prosperity and happiness"
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
PRESIDENT IMPROVING

WASHINGTON, D. c. Jan. 90 The condition of President Harding continues to improve, but the doc tor has ordered that he remain in seclusion until he is entirely recov- cred from his attack of the grip. The invalid spends most of his time in his room lying down and is not at tempting to transact any official business.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
NAME DELAYS FUNERAL

DENVER, Jan. 20-The funeral of the dead mint bandit was held up yesterday when the police dis covered that the supposed name Of the dead man, J. C. Sloan, was only an alias. Information obtained by the authorities indicates that the real name of the bandit was Nieho- las Trainer.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
RUM RUNNER ON FIRE

HIGHLANDS, N. J. Jan. 20-A steam trawler, believed to be one of the great fleet of rum runners, caught fire yesterday and has drift ed into the Transatlantic steamship lane. The members of the crew were rescued by another rum runner. The burning ship is a menace to navi- gation.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
Strike Protests lnerease

4 total of eighteen German coal magnates and industrial leaders have been arrested by the French mili- tary authorities and taken 10 May ence under military guard.
 Protest strikers are being declar- ed this afternoon in rapid success sion and the situation is beginning to assume serious proportions.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
Treaty Demand. Impossible

WASHINGTON, D. C. Jan. 20 Roland Boyden, unofficial American representative on the reparations commission, told the commission on January 9 that the terms which the treaty of Versailles imposed on Ger many had been demonstrated to be impossible" An official text of the Boyden statement was published here this week.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
REID FUNERAL TODAY

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2O-The funeral of Wallace Reid was held this afternoon, with Rev Neal Dodd. known as Chaplain of the movies, officiating. The Episcopal burial serv- ice was read.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
MEAT MAY GO UP

KANSAS CITY, Jan. 20-Three messengers in the employ of the Wilson Packing Company, were held up by two bandits yesterday and relieved of the company pay roll, amounting to s5,40o in cash. The bandits escaped of course.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
SENATE WANTS TO KNOW

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. % The senate banking committee has appointed subcommittee to make a thorough inquiry into the banking connections of James McNary, who has been nominated by President Harding 10 be comptroller of cur reney.
The Nenana news., 1923-01-20
NAMES MASKED MEMBER

BASTRoP, Jan. 2o-Fred Eu- banks, who was called as a witness in the Morehouse kidnapping case this week, testified that Newt Gray was a member of the masked party which kidnapped Daniel Richards on August 24.