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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
THORNTON FRIEND OF LEGION
Head of Canadian Railway svx+.n.
long In Army Service, Strong
for Organization.

A canadian by adoption, but for
merry citizen of the United States
Slr Henry Thornton, head of the
great Canadian national railway sys-
tenn, shows his respect for American
world war fighters on every occasion.
Wnen members of the American
Legion in Canada gathered to nav
tribute to the honored World war dead
OF the nation, Sir Henry was the prin-
clpal speaker, taking this opportunity
TO demonstrate his regard for the
heroes OF the land Of his birth. The
event was attended not only by Amer
lean Legion members, but representa-
yves OF nearly every allied nation.
One of the best-knowh men in the
dominion of Canada, Sir Henry is
heartily cooperating with the ATTEMPT
OF the American Legion to organize
the veterans of the United States now
In Canada into posts of the American
Legion. A recent reorganization of
the Legion in the Dominion has
caused the Inauguration of such a
campaign.
Sir Henry was born In Logansport.
md, in 1871. His early education was
received at st. Paurs, Concord. N. H..
and he later entered the University of
pennsylvania. Here he received a
degree from the civil engineering de-
partment of the school in 1894, and
almost Immediately obtained employ
ment with the Pennsylvania Railway
company as draughtsman. He held
various important positions with the
engineering department of this COM
pany and in 1911 became general SUI
perlntendent of the Long Island rail-
way. subsidiary line of the Penn
sylvania. In this capacity he had
much to do with the DEVELOPMENT of
the Long Island terminal and with
the electrifcation of the Long Island
railroad.
In April, 1914, he was called to
England to become general manager
of the Great Eastern railway. This
railway was one of the most impor-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
WISDOM IN SHORT CHUNKS
Author Has Said Much Worth Con.
sjderation in Few Simple
Sentences.

IT'S a waste of time trying to dis
cover yourself. And why bother?
somebody is sure to find you out
sooner or later and give you the de
sired information"
Although there are plenty of peo-
PIE with more money than they know
%nat to do with, they are all absurdly
independent when offered assistance
oy Kind persons with the requisite
knowledge"
when a man is i'll he does not
trouble to shave for the doctors visit
unless he has a pretty nurse. But a
"vlnan under similar circumstances
Will give the same nurse hi in order
!" present a good appearance"
IN childhood l was severely
spanked Whenever 1 told a lie. AS an
0uuIt l have been more often cut for
speaking the truth than for any other
m "n Of good manners. From the
Semper.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
why Take
LAXATIVES7
Discovery by Science Has
Replaced Them.

Pills and salts give temporary relief
from constipation only at the expense
Of permanent injury, says an eminent
medical authority.
Science has found a newer, better
way-a means as simple as Nature it.
self.
In perfect health a natural lubricant
keeps the food waste soft and moving.
But when constipation exists this
natural lubricant is not sufficient.
Doctors prescribe Nujol because it
acts like this natural lubricant and
thus secures regular bowel movements
by Natures own Observation-Disclosures
AS NujOl is not a medicine or laxa-
i've 1t cannot grippe and, like pure
water, 1t is harmless and pleasant.
NuJol is used in leading hospitals.
Get a bottle from your druggist
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
:, FEELING OF SECURITY

o., naturally feel secure when you
YOU that the medicine you are about to
boT tna ab.oIutely pure and contains no
hke Is. - or habit producing drugs.
'a rb . medicine is Dr.. Kilmer's swamp
Su'n ti5ney, liver and bladder remedy.
A9 W.. same standard of purity strength
Ins sallence is maintained in every bot
tie u :. scientifically compounded from
'' 8 t. NOT stimulant and is taken in
RI a. !. not recommended for everything.
~ :. natures great helper in relieving
-. y overcoming :, kidney, liver and bladder
H1uO worn statement of purity is with
a hottie of DR.. Kilmers Swamp
NJ " ror need a medicine, you should
~, he hest. On sale at all drug stores
n'I %ottIss Of two sizes, medium and large.
u However if you wish first to try this
IL. ..t' nreparation send ten cents to Dr..
TSr, & Co.. Binghamton, N. Y, for a
h .nnio hottie. When writing be sure
nd salIF mention this paDer.-Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
sro,,obt out Ancient Autos.

Legionnaires in Santa Ana, Cal, re-
Gently held q most unique celebration
in an Automobile Resurrection day
which they staged. Derelict cars OF
every type were sought out and formed
n parade through the city's streets. IT
is said that the vintage of some OF the
cars was so ancient that automobile
manufacturers sought to purchase
them as relics.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Georgian Never Heard of Ty Cobb.

That "a prophet is not without hon
or save in his own country" was
brought to mind in Judge William H.
Hestons court when Mrs. Robert
Walker, negress, witness for her hus-
band, who was charged with larceny
declared that although she came from
Georgia she had never even heard of
Ty Cobb until she came to Detroit
Detroit News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
cuticura Comforts Baby's Skin

When red, rough and itching, by hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. also make use
now and then of that exquisi1ely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the Indispensable Cuticura
Toilet io.-Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Memorial Erected.

A memorial has been erected by the
University of Arkansas in honor or the
students of that institution who gave
their lives in the World war. A huge
boulder of native limestone to which
is attached a bronze plate bearing the
names of the dead heroes serves as the
memorial. American Legion members
had charge Of the dedicatory cere-
monies.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
w. N. u, MILWAUKEE, NO. 2s-1e2a
Canadian Aviation Records.

Canadian air pilots flew 294, 449
miles, carrying 9,153 passengers and
handled 1850 pounds of freight dur
ing the year 1922, according to a re-
port of the Canadian air board. SaS
katchewan aviators led the Dominion
in passenger work, carrying 3,622
people Manitoba pilots were next,
carrying 1922 passengers, while Brit.
ish Colombia was third, transporting
1,122 people
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Much TaIcum PoMder Used.

If the tins, each measuring four
inches in length, necessary to hold the
10000 tons of talcum powder used by
women in America last year were
placed end to end, they would extend
2,147 miles, or from New York to
Santa Fe, N NJ.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Not So Innn

49, no" long has it been since you
read de Bibler
,,- lessee Lemme figger. amt
-V,er read 1t atall. How long is att"
Nashville Tennessean.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Children CRY
FOR "CASTORIA"
Especially Prepared for Infants
and Children of All Ages

Mother! Fletcher's Castoria has
bppn in use for over 80 years to relieve
babjes and children of Constipation,
Flatulency. Wind Collie and Diarrhea {;
olaying Feverishness arising there
from, and, by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels, aids the assimilation of
Food; giving natural sleep without
opiates. The genuine bears signature
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
Too Expensive.

aDoes your wife object to your smok-
bg~ Eyes; she says we can't both
afford to do it."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18

Evolution is useful. 1t "expIainsT
inexplicable things.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18

Even a girl has no use for the othez
side of a mirror.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-18
N417z9HzSlz

Stunning!
Wife-Isnt that girls bathing suit
shocking?
Hubby-Yes, it electrified me.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
La PLATA. MARYLAND. AUGUST 10, 1923.

Brideewater to Plymouth. About FIVE
minutes later newspaper men arrived
IN Ludlow.
A drive of thirty miles through the
mountains brought them to the Cool
idge summer home.
Mr.. Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge bad
retired about an hour before the death
messages were received. Ten minutes
after the arrival Of the newspaper men
Mr.. and Mrs. Coolidge came downstairs
into the sitting room Of the Coolidse
home. Mr.. Coolidge was dressed in a
black sack suit and wore black neck
tie Mrs. Coolidge wore a black and
white gown. white shoes nnd stockings.
Mr.. Coolidge was very pale and showed
deep regret for President HardIng's
death. He seated himself at table.
while Mrs. Coolidge brought q lamp
and read the telegrams he had re-
ceived.
He then called his assistant secre-
tary, Irwin Geisser, and dictated 10
him his statement and the telegram to
Mrs. Harding
Mrs. Coolidge Weeps.
In the meantime people we're arriv-
ing from all directions Mr.. Coolidge,
seeing the house becoming crowded,
gave orders that an adjoining house
be opened for use as press headqunr-
ters.
Meanwhile, the new first lady Of the
land sat weeping softly and exclaim-
ing in sympathy for the bereaved first
lady In san Francisco.
what a blow-what a terrible blow
to poor Mrs. Harding" she said. "She
had had such a heavy burden. in her
own illness, to bear up under-and
now thisiV
Finally Secretary Geisser returned
with the press copies of the state
ments. and pushing back the old
photograph album and the family Bible
on the center table, Mrs. Coolidge
busted herself with the work of help
ing distribute them.
The newspaper men had scarcely
gotten out Of sight when another tele-
graph messenger arrived with a copy
of the presidential oath from Wash
ington. In the same sitting room
with its hand-braided rugs its clutter
Of venerable colonial furniture, its old
wood stove and its family Bibie-Cal-
vim Coolidge received the oath of office
from his father. and became Americas
thirtieth president.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
COOLIDGE TAKES
UP HIS DUTIES
AS PRESIDENT
His Venerable Father Admins.
ters the Oath Of Office in
Country Home.
ASKS CABINET 10 REMAIN
Announces His Intention to Follow Out
the Policies Inauourated by Hard
Ins-eoes to Washington to
Assume Duties.

Washington.--Calvin Coolidge. thir-
tieth President Of the United States,
Is here In Washington at the head of
the executive branch of the govern
ment. Like the 100 per cent efficient
United States marines. he has the sit
uation well In hand. The presidency is
functionIng without friction.
Calvin Coolidge took the oath as
President of the United States at
Plymouth. Vt, at 2:47 a. m. Friday,
August 8. The ceremony took place
In the living room of the residence Of
the new Presidents father, John G.
Coolidge. The oath of office was ad-
ministered by the father, who is no
tary public. The text of the presiden-
tial oath had been telephoned to Mr..
Coolidge at Plymouth from the White
House.
Statement by New Chief.
President Coolidge received the news
Of the death Of President Harding and
Of his own elevation to the presidency
at ten minutes before midnight, stand.
ard time, Thursday.
Mr.. Coolidge received the first news
through telegrams from George c.
Christian, Jr.. secretary to President
Harding.
Mr.. Coolidge issued the following
statement;
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Calvin Coolidge is a quiet, taciturn
man, known to his friends as "Silent
Cal"
For more than twenty years prior to
his election as vice president he had
been in political life, starting almost
immediately after finishing college.
His first political office was in the city
council of Northampton. Mass, where
| he had settled. For years he held va
rious offices in that city, including
those Of city solicitor and mayor;
then he was elected to the Massachu-
setts house of representatives. Later
he won a seat in the state senate and
was its president.
Coolidge was lieutenant governor of
Massachusetts and in 1919 was elect
ed to the governorship in the first cam
paign won by the Republican party in
several years. He was governor for
two years. 1t was during this term he
during his term as governor that he
first attained nationwide prominence.
This was in connection with the po-
llcemen's strike in Boston. He took
firm control of the situation, ordered
the state guard to patrol the streets,
and kept down rioting, taking the
stand that law and order must be pre-
served. The strike was a complete
failure. Following his action In this
situation he was nIcknamed Law and
Order" Coolidge.
He was mentioned as a possibility
for the presidential nomination prior
to the 1920 campaign. but he made a
public announcement that he wonld
not consider the nomination. His
nomination and election to the vice
presidency followed.
In Washington Mr.. Coolidge has
been ranked as clear thinker. care
full in speech, fair mIxer-as aggres-
sive as any vice president can be.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

sRpports have REACHED me whfcl,
I sear arc correct that pres;,ent uard
Ing is gone The world has lost =
great and good man monrn NE
loss. He was nv cbsas and M er,ond
II will be-mv nnrnose TO carr mt tha
policies which he has heern for Tho
service Of the American neo,,Ie and ~
meeting their responsibi,ltIes ubaravs,
they NAV arise
For this purpose ! shall see,, tha
cooperation Of ali those Who have heen
associated with the President dnrIna v,,
his term Of Office Tbosa ,,ho 80
given their EFFORTS "a assist him I w,sh
TO remain in office that thev may
assist me.
Il have faith that Cod vii, d,rect
the destinles Of our nationp
The following telegram was sent 70
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
WORK On state sudaet IS Begun.

Initial work is under way for the
preparation of the State budget for
1924 1925 and 1926. which will be pre-
pared by Governor Ritchie and passed
upon by the next General Assembly
Walter N. Kirkman, State Purchas-
ing Agent was preparing standard
forms. which will be furnished all de
partment heads for statements of the
prospective needs Of the various gov
ernmental agencies. The forms will
90 out about September 1.
That Governor Ritehie will scan
closely the appropriations asked was
indicated at the meeting of the Demo
cratic State Central Committee Wed
nesday, when he declared that the
State tax rate, Gu, to S01-s cents at
the last session. must be further re-
duced
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Chemists say that the time is an
preaching when natural dyestuffs, such
as madder and indigo, will no longer
be needed. For almost every one Of
them substitutes have been obtained
from coal tar, and most of these are
actually superior to the dyes used by
the last generation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

The meanest burglar on record has
been discovered He broke into a
bakers shop and. fndlag only some
small change as pIunder. took a single
bite of every pie and cake in the
place, thus rendering them unstable.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Mlisstones In Hardlna's Life.
Here were the milestoiies In
Warren @. Hardlng's life:
Born In Blooming Grove. Nor
row county, Ohio, November 2.
1895.
Began career as newspaper
publisher, November 20. 1884.
Elected TO Ohio state senate,
his FIRST political office. Novem-
Der 0, 1898.
Elected lieutenant governor Of
Ohio, November 8, 1908.
Defeated as Republican can
dldate for governor. November
s. 1910.
Elected to United States sen
ate. November g.. 1914.
Nominated forethe presidency.
June 12, 1920.
Elected President. November
2. 1920.
Inaugurated March 4, 1921.
Died August 2, 1923.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
Bridges Across The Mississippi

There are il0 bridges across the
Mississippi; a above St Paul, MINI.
Al between St, Paul and the point
where the Ohio joins the river. and
two below this point. Two of the
largest bridges are at Memphis. Tenn,
one at Thebes. H.; and four at St.
Louis. No.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Burns will occur in the kitchen. so
i is well to remember that a raw po-
tato Is a good remedy Scrape or CRATE
the potato and apply II like poultice
to the injured s'drfaee; 1t will be found
most soothing
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Il amt got no mo 'ligion dan !
needs.' said Charcoal Eph. moodIly,
but befo' hoIlah Amen loud enough
Z drown de organ l sure gwine CON
tribute without changin a nickel"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

The Columbia berry, the largest berry
yet discovered, measures as much as
2i4 inches in length by II inches in
thickness, and was introduced in 1921
into this country from its home high
up In the Andes.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Jud TunkIns says his wife thinks
every man should be compelled to put
ia twelve or fourteen-hour day at
his regular work instead Of hanging
around and interfering with the house
eleaning.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

In order to record native tunes. a
Vest African native of giant stature
sIhs invited to sing into phonograph.
80 powerful was his voice. however.
that it wrecked the machine.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
HERO DYING.


Refused Aid Until Others Were Saved
From His Fate.
New York. = Nearly unconscious
from burns, half-naked with rags Of
his clothing atirs, John sheHdan. chief
electrician of the New York Railways
Company power station, refused aid
while he crawled blindly about on
hands and knees. throwing switches
and pulling plugs to save the lives
Of others from an explosion similar
to that in which he was caught. He
Is reported dying at Bellevue hospital
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
First aMovlev Machine.

The zoetrope. or first apparatus to
show pictures in motion. originally ap-
peared in several forms, one Of which
was stereoscopic arrangement where
by the wheel had two sllts and was
operated in a horizontal plane.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

A crown, golden in show. is but a
wreath Of thorns; brings danger,
troubles, cares and sleepless nights.
to him who wears a regal dladem.-
Milton.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10
DEATH SUDDENLY
CALLS HARDING
SHOCK TO NATION AND WORLD
Remains Taken on Special Train to
Washington for State Funeral
serviees--crowds In Every
Town Stand With Barred
Heads in Silent Re
anaet

Washington. Warren Gamaliel
Harding died suddenly Thursday eve
ming from stroke Of apoplexy at
7:30 San Francisco time (10.30 D. m.
Chicago and IL 80 p. m. New York;.
The end was shockingy sudden
and came in the midst Of apparent
sonvalescence.
The special train left San Francisco
at 7 p. m. Friday, routed directly to
the capital by way Of Reno. Ogden,
Cheyenne, Omaha and Chicago.
The train made no stops en-
route except those necessary for its
operation The body Of the President
was borne In the rear car. The car was
lighted at night, and at all times two
soldiers and two sailors, part Of a
oaval and military guard of sixteen
enlisted men. stood at attention guard
ing the casket.
The train carried the presidential
party as composed during the trip
across the country to Alaska, and also
General Pershlng, Attorney General
Daugherty. and Mr. and Mrs. e. F.
Remsberg and family, Mrs. Remsberg
being sister Of the President.
Untold thousand Of American citl;
zens stood with uncovered heads, day
and night. As the train passed.
Through Nevada in the hours Of
daylight and darkness there were
mourners at the stations. Utah con-
tributed Its thousands the next day.
Wyomings citizens mourned en- masse.
And so on across the continent. At
the. cities. especially, large crowds as
sembled at the stations.
President Harding died of a stroke
Of apoplexy at I 80 o'clock Thursday
night t10:30 p. NJ, New York timej.
His exact age was fifty-seven years
and nine months
The end came suddenly while Mrs.
-e1arulng was reading to him from a
magazine and after what had been
called the best day he had had since
the beginning Of his illness exactly
one week before
Suddenly II was noticed that the
President was shuddering and gasp
ing. Mrs. Harding ran to him. but
he was unable to respond to her In
cuiries. She then ran to the door of
the Sick room and called to the secret
service men there to summon the
Presidents physicians.
When General Sawyer reached the
room the President was still alive, but
be died almost at once.
Collapse is Sudden.
In greater detail the facts Of the
death are related With Mrs. Harding
n the siclsroom were two nurses. Due
TO the seeming improvement in the
Presidents condition, members of his
party, including the physicians who
had remained in constant call. were
confident they could leave the hotel
for few hours relaxation. Many Of
them were at dinner.
Mrs. Harding. however, refusing to
desert the post, was seated by the
bedside, reading to her husband, when
mt 7 10 O'Clock the President suddenly
ms useo'nnls' WHICH hao
took him, suddenly became spasmodic.
a, s.,-, ,' -,a.u'ns' lsAslng tne nurses 70
s..s'.,'. saas wnase'er sssps .ney eouiu IN the
..ss., -, ssns ~ y 'ne uoor OF tne
'ssses,.,'a' ssSss :. .., SUI.
uss .He uo..vas' sne ealleu, es she
~ ~ way 'u'o .'e alluos' uesel.ed
~. ~. ~. 49, ~ sesrs' ~ serve operatlse
~ as IN 49, Ssa "pou. swen.y ise' uoWn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Persistence wins. diamonds are
only chunks Of coal that stuck to their
job" says Forbes.-Boston Evening
Transcript
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Being good and untroublesome won't
ket you place in history The only
famous fiy in the world is the one in
.he Ointment. Duluth Herald.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Some scientist has invented a con
crete shoe. Thereli be some fun In
dropping one like that.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1923-08-10

Unless some people get the better
Of you in deol they think you sye
crook.