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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17

pitfalls in other states received a cash
gift for Christmas. But her work as
national committeewoman Of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary is another i'm
portant post which has been intrusted
to her.
To Mrs. Bristol was given the chair
manship of a committee seeking close
cooperation with other well-known
women's organizations Of the country.
This committee aims to establish re.
lattonship between all bodies working
for civic betterment, relief of former
service men, and countless other du-
ties with which the womanhood Of
America has become associated.
One Of the first steps Of this COM
mittee was to effect liaison between
the American Legion Auxiliary and the
General Federation of Women's Clubs.
An application for membership in the
federation, through President Kate
Waller Barrett was accepted, and the
auxiliary assumed an immediate par
ticipation in the councils Of federated
club work. The Legion's Auxiliary is
also participant in the National
Council Of Women, composed of nearly
fifty organizations. This council in
cludes such organizations as the Amer
lean Association of University Women,
International Sunshine society, Ladies
Of the Maccabees, National Council Of
Jewish Women, National Congress Of
Mothers and Parent-TeacherS aSSOci-
atoms, National Federation of Music
Clubs, National Florence Crittenton
mission, National Kindergarten asso-
citation, Needlework Guild Of America,
Women's Christian Temperance union,
Y. w. G. A., and others.
During the convention of the aux
iliary in San Francisco, the committee
plans Cooperation Night" at which
representatives of practically every
body holding membership in the coun-
Gil will be asked to be present to hear
further plans for service as outlined by
the Legion's Auxiliary. 1t is expect
ed that a definite program Of cooper
>ation will be an outgrowth Of the
meeting. Auxiliary officials believe
that because the membership of the
organization approximates that of
most other women's bodies in the
country, no constructive program, look
Ing to progress along the lines indi-
Gated for their work, can be success
full unless Joined by their organize.
ton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
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PADDOCK WILL DEFEND TITLE
Noted Splinter VIII Compete In
Athletic Program at Legion
National Convention.

With the announcement that Charles
W. Paddock, Human Flash" will
compete, interest in the athletic pro-
gram to be held during the American
Legion national convention in San
Francisco has increased among
Legionnaires over the country.
Paddock is known as the highest
type of American athlete. In addi-
ton to holding most of the worlds
sprlnting records, he was a soldier In
the World war, a writer leader of boy
scout activities and has displayed
talent in many other lines.
Paddock left high schooI to serve
In the field artillery during the war.
de attended a training school at
Camp Zachary Taylor near Louisville
and received a commission Of second
lieutenant. He won most of the
spr1nt1ng events at the Interallied
Championship games in Paris and has
since established number Of worlds
records in the dashes.
The famous sprinter told Legion
convention officials that he will be on
hand to defend his laurels In all dis
tances up to the 440-yard dash. Lee
gionnaires are confident that Paddock
will celebrate his reunion with World
war comrades by smashing some of
his present worlds records.
In addition to the track ana field
meet, there will be numerous other
athletic events during convention
week at San Francisco, including ten
mis-, baseball, basketball, football, golf,
rifle shoot, band contests, drum and
bugle corps competitions, swimming
and other sports.
All Legionnaires are eligible to COM
pete in the athletic program.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Had a Season Ticket,

Two brothers had lived in a village
near Aberdeen and had travelled to
town to business every day by train.
Not long ago one of them died, and
the other decided to have the coffin
containing the body conveyed by train
20 the city.
He sought the advice of the station
master, and was told that he would
have to procure a special ticket.
"a special ticket" he gasped in dis
may. what would do that for? His
season ticket hasn't expired yeti"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Edlble Drinkina cup Appears.

With the increase in popularity o.
water ices among patrons of refresh
meDt pushcarts, ball park caterers and
other vendors the edible drinking cup
Is appearing. 1t is of graham cracker
ingredients and some are lined with
chocolate.
Early in the season water ICES were
served in paper or paraffin cups. AS
these were not consumable they Gre
atel problem of litter. The new kind
OF cup, like the cone for ice cream,
provides cake for the water ice. 1t
As also finding a field as a container
and accompaniment for soft drinks
New York Sun and Globe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
STILL AIDING WAR HEROES
Mrs. Alice p. Bristol, Through Legion
Auxiliary Continues Efforts In
Behalf Of Ex-Service Men.

Mrs. Alice P. Bristol, chairman Of
the committee for cooperation with
other agencies from the American Lee
gion Auxiliary, is continuing a record
OF service work begun ct the first call
to arms in 1917. Mrs. Bristol, along
with a number of other brave workers
of Stratford, Conn, Carried on" the
home work while the men Of that city,
many Of their own blood, were at the
front in the fight. BY 'dint Of this
service, Mrs. Bristol, through the
American Legion Auxiliary is still aid
Ing the cause of those who did their
part for their country.
AS a recognition Of the splendid war
work of the women of Stratford, the
selectmen formed an organization
which they termed the Minute Wom-
en- Of Stratford," and at the close of
the war, awarded each one of the
workers handsomely engraved GER
tificate attesting this service. The
work consisted Of home relief, sale Of
Liberty bonds and war saving stamps,
and the countless other duties which
the good women Of America were
called on to perform for the men in
uniform.
Since the armistice, Mrs. Bristol has
headed local unit work, and has been
instrumental in many important moves
for relief Of the ex-service man. 1t
was through her suggestion, it is said,
that the men Of Connecticut in hos
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
PLAN TO MEET "NATIVE SONS"
"Mr. Visiting Doughboy" and "Mr.
Cob May Expect Warm Recep-
ton In San Francisco.

Ii you are an American Legion
buddy" and expect to attend the
fifth annual convention Of the organi-
cation at San Francisco, you might
well begin to rehearse for your first
meeting with Native Son."
California is filled with Native
Sons" especially San Francisco. There
are TWO divisions or varieties-the
common or garden type, and the cul-
t1Vated variety. The cultivated "Na-
tive Son" Is immensely proud of his
nativity and parades it on every occa-
sion by wearing the 'little bear" en-
DIem, marking membership in the "Na-
tive Sons Of the Golden West" Cali
rorn1a does not pretend to comprise
all the Golden West, but whenever YOU
mention the Golden West your true
Californian jumps to his feet and gives
three cheers. To him the Golden West
signifies California.
The cultivated natives, meaning the
native sons and native daughters. COM
prise about $4,000 of the states great
and growing population. Numerically
they are but drop In the bucket. But
1t wouldn't do for a minute to tell
native that, at least not one of the
cultivated variety.
Throughout California parlors have
been superseded by living rooms, ex-
cept in the circles Of the NSGW and
NDGW. Each group or lodge is con-
stituted a "parlor" and all are subject
to the dictates Of grand parlor, pre-
sided over by a grand president. In
California there are 100 "parlors."
San Francisco alone has %, with a
membership Of 1900 in the two or
CARNATIONS in that city,
Members Of the NSGW and the
NDGW might be termed professional
Caltfornians. They make the accident
OF birth ritual and join the order.
Perhaps it is a mistake to speak Of
the native son and daughter as a pro-
fessional Californian. Every son and
daughter Of California is profession
al Californian. Every one is a booster.
They'd as soon think of relinuuishing
their citizenship as quitting California
for keepS-most Of them sooner. They
know California is the greatest state
there ever was or ever will be, that
California has the finest climate, the
grandest scenery, the richest soil, the
huskiest athletes, the most fiourishing
business, the finest men and most
beautiful women.
1t Is with these people and with that
spirit that "Mr. Visiting Doughboy"
and "Mr. Cob" who attend the Le-
gion convention will collide, when they
hit the convention city. Californians
are proud Of their heritage, proud Of
their sunsets and fogs, cool summers
and warm winters, the hotels, cafes and
Market street, and everything else
that goes to make up San Francisco,
which if you do not already know 1t,
is by far the greater and most impor-
tant part of California. When you
are in San Francisco, ask any native
son for anything you wish, and If you
escape without being presented the
city hall. or the exposition auditorium,
where the Legion convention Is to be
held, 1t will be because that particu-
lar native son isn't functioning lust
right at tie nomeat.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
A Three-Year-old's Ambition.

Little Sam Miller, aged three, son Of
Sidney Miller of Rainbow fame, has
an eye to the future and will no doubt
follow in the steps of his father should
war come.
When his father was arraying him
self in the panoply of war in prepare
lon for the Rainbow parade, little
Sam was a most interested spectator
dc noted the well-pressed khaki suit
and the Sam Browne belt neatly adj
JUSted, the overseas cap we'll on one
side of the head, and sighed. Running
over to his mother he said:
Honey, l wish l could grow big feet
and be a Rainbow"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
France May subsidize "Movies !"

The government of France has al
ways been a ready friend to art, so it
is not surprising that the motion pic
ture has been included in the official
family. Although state subsidy has
not yet been given the industry a
"comite Franchise du cinema" has
been created by the minister of public
instruction, who has himself accepted
the honorary presidency of it. The
president of the committee is Paul
Leon, director of fine arts.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Use the hammer Of truth when you
have occasion to tell lies.
SWAMP. proof FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

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stands out pre-eminent as medicine loi
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver anu
bladder a..
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highest for the reason that it has proyt3n i,
to be just the remedy needed in thousands aa
upon thousands of distressing ~, cases les.
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great preparation send ten cents Is 70 fo "a a
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mention this OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
If a girls the apple Of goung man =
eye he thinks she is peach.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Texas Will Have Exhibit.

Not only will the traditional "o1d
gray mare" from Texas be there, but a
long-horned Texas steer will be taken
by the Lone Star state Legionnaires
to the national convention Of the
American Legion at San Francisco.
Plans for special stunts on the way to
and at the convention were made re-
Gently by John c. Townes, Texas de-
partment commander
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Campaidn Lies.

II hear as how the opposin' candf
date fer mayor is tellin' around that
you're in favor of law and ORDER" re-
marked Two-Gun Gene of Holster,
Ariz.
HE better be careful" retorted the
present incumbent. "or I'll sue him
fer criminal libel."-The American Lee
gion Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
What a Mean SIanl

Poet-Would that my muse might
soar aloft and, cleaving the empyrean
blue, find words to sing the glories
of your hair of FURNISHED gold.
Maiden - (Titian-haired, but pro-
saic): That sounds very pretty, Mr..
Scribbler, but do you know the differ
ence between your poems and my
hair?
Poet-Ah, a conundrum. l give It
up. What is the difference, o fairest
of your sex?
Maiden-Well, my hairs red.-Stray
Stories.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Her Secret.

On the occasieS of her hundredth
Birthday the village centenarian re-
eelyed visit from the vicar.
snow tell me, my dear Mrs. Snow
don," he said, "what has been the Sc
cret of your longevity"
He waited eagerly while the old
woman brought her vocal apparatus
into play, then received the rasping
answer: "Victuals."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
n echnicaIitY.

An alleged dope peddler in Frisco
had his stomach pumped by govern
ment officials to see if he had swal-
lowed any dope. Now ne claims his
rights were violated because he was
forced to give evidence against him
self.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17
Varnest Bird

At Kew gardens England, there is a
heron that must be the vainest bird
alive. 1t asks to be photographed. If
1t sees a camera it poses as if to make
itself an attractive subject" 1t has
been known to start at a camera and
follow the owner Of it until the camera
has been duly snapped" Then 1t con-
tentedly toddles away.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-10-17

About the only establishment that
makes money without advertising is
the mint.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
LABOOR CONFERENCE

The Fifth Session of the Interna-
tional Labor Conference was held at
Geneva from October 1929, 1923.
Forty-two states were represented,
the Conference comprising altogether
1872 delegates and technical advisers.
Mr.. Adetci, japanese Government
Delegate, and the Governing Body of
the international Labor Office was
appointed President.
There was only one question on the
agenda, i. e., General Principles for
the Organization of Factory Inspec-
ton. On this question the Confer
ence adopted unanimously a detailed
Recommendation relating to the
sphere of inspection, the nature of
the functions and powers of inspec-
tors, the organization of inspection
and inspectors reports. The recon-
mendation laid down that the princi-
pal function of the system of inspec-
tion was to secure the enforcement of
the laws and regulations relating to
the conditions of work and the pro-
lection of the workers while engaged
in their work. It was further stipu-
lated that inspectors provided with
credentials should be empowered by
law to visit and inspect at any hour
of the day or night, places where they
may have reasonable cause to believe
that persons under the protection of
the law are employed, and to ques-
tion without witnesses the staff be-
longing to the establishment.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
GENERAL LABOR NOTES

With one exception the three differ
ences existing between employers and
employed in Portland Ore, are in a
satisfactory condition, William r.
Woodward, chairman of the state
board of conciliation, declared The
one exception is the strike Of linemen,
employees Of the Northwestern Elec-
tric company
Approximately $500 railroad teleg-
raphers and station agents will have
their wages increased because of a re-
cent decision made by the United
States railroad labor board The In
creases will aggregate about 1894, ,432
year. The board made these changes
in an attempt to correct existing in
equalities, it explained.
Wage earners in Egypt are steadily
being drawn into organized unions, not
withstanding that nins-tenths Of that
country are engaged in farming.
Strikes, seldom If ever heard Of in
Egypt before the World war, are now
fairly frequent. At the beginning OF
the present year the trade unions had
about 10000 members, divided among
several dozen organizations, including
groups Of printers and bank clerks.
The latter were organized in 1919 and
number 1900
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
ANNIVERSARY OF
BIG LABOR BODY
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men and Enginemen Now
Fifty Years Old.
FIFTEEN CELEBRATIONS HELD
ORGANIZATION Claims Nearly 100 Per
Cent Membership and Ascribes Its
Success to the Fact~That II
Keeps Its Agreements.

The fiftieth anniversary Of the
and Enginemen, fraternal insurance
and labor organization, was celebrated
in fifteen large railroad terminals In
the United States and Canada, in pri-
vate and public gatherings, ON Decem-
Der T.
These meetings, which were ad-
dressed by officers and members Of
the organization and by men promi-
nent in public life, were held in At
lanta, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Den
yer, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Mon
treal, Pittsburgh, Port Jervis, San An
tonic, st. Louis, San Francisco, Sc
attic and Winnipeg
The celebrations Immediately fol-
lowed an intensive organizing cam
paign of several months duration, ac-
cording to the brotherhood which an
nounces that practically every fireman
and hostler on every railroad in the
United States and Canada now Is
member of the organization.
Much of the success Of this institu-
ton can be ascribed to the fact that
its agreements are held inviolate," a
statement given out by the brother
hood relates. During the fifty years
Of its existence the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Firemen and Enginemen has
never repudiated an agreement, and
where such reputation has been at
tempted by individual members the
penalty provided by law has been en-
forced.
Recognizing that their calling was
q hazardous one and that the perils
to life on the rail were ever present"
the statement continues, eleven fire.
men in the service of the Erie railroad
banded themselves together at Port
Jervis, N. Y, on December 1, 1873,
into what they termed Deer Park
lodge, No. l, of the Brotherhood Of
LOGON olive Firemen'
To-day the benevolent influence of
the organization extends over the en-
tire North American continent"
Membership in the organization,
which numbers $4,000, is restricted to
men Of good moral character and those
who are sound in body and limb and
employed as locomotive engineer, fire
man or hostler
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21

Those opposed to US fear the union
label. Thousands of dollars have
been expended trying to destroy its
efficacy. By steadily endeavoring to
eliminate the use of the union label, it
is hoped to discourage organization
among the workers.
Our enemies are always on the alert
and are keen enough to sense whether
the workers are united and acting in
unison, or whether they are becoming
lax and forgetting their watchword-
unity.
Each time you forget the union la
bel, card or button when spending
money, you are helping those opposed
to US to make good on the money
which they spent in trying to eliml-
nate the use of the union label.
Each time you allow merchant to
convince you with the ancient argu-
ment that "It is union made but with
out the union LABEL" you are again
helping the enemies Of organized la
Dor in their campaign against the
union shop. You are also giving the
merchant a chance to laugh up his
sleeve at your simplicity.
Again let the warning go forth to
all organized labor and their friends
not to be deceived by those opposed
to US. Demand the union label, shop
card and working button! They have
been bequeathed to US by those val
liant trades unionists whom we all love
and revere. Let US do our share and
carry on the work, not falteringly, not
waveringly, but bravely and persis-
tnntlV
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
ELIMINATE RACE PREJUDICE

Instead of appealing to race pred
judice in their fight to boycott con-
Germs that have been able to hold San
Francisco Chinese cigarmakers on
struck jobs, representatives of the
strikers are endeavoring to bring
about walkout of the Chinese for
the same demands for better wages
and conditions for which the strike
was called. 1t has been discovered
that 200 Chinese working at the trade
in this city have a union of their own
and certain of their leaders are mani
Testing an interest in the strike of
their fellow workers.
With the cooperation of these Chi
nese union leaders meetings are be-
ing held of workers on the job at the
struck factories and it is expected
that they will be persuaded to cease
work also.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS.

With few exceptions every reader
of the Newark Leader will observe
the holiday season by remembering
their friends with a greeting or
gift of some sort. This is to re-
mind you when making purchases to
consult the advertising columns of
the Leader where you will find rep
resented merchants handling almost
every line of goods suitable for holi-
day gifts, who solicit your patronage
by inviting you to their store through
their advertisements. And by the
way, don't forget to tell the clerk or
merchant that you made the pur-
chase because they helped you by ad-
vertising in your paper.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
A Weekly Panorama of Events in the
National Capital.
By Peter Keegan

Magnus Johnson has discovered
that the "home folks" in the Nation
al Capital are not much different than
those back in Kimball, Minnesota.
"By golly," Magnus is qquoted as
saying in speech at a meeting of
the Takoma Park Cd. c. Citizens AS
sociation, II got good neighbors at
home, and l guess I'm going to have
good neighbors here" Takoma Park
is suburb of Washington. Not only
did Magnus join the citizens associa-
tion like anyone else, but he an
nounced he would help the District
residents to get the ballot like their
couhtrymen in the states.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21
Fur Workers Uniting

st. Louis, Mo.-Fur workers in this
city are reorganizing. They are as
sisted by officers of the International
Fur Workers union.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1923-12-21

Congress starts out with legisla-
tive jam. There have been so many
bills introduced that the clerks are
way behind in getting them properly
recorded. Some Senators and Repre-
sentatives are tossing them into the
legislative hopper score or more at
crack. Both houses are slowed up
by delays in getting committees, ETC.,
organized, due to objections raised by
the LaFollette progressives, and it
will be some weeks before any con-
structive legislation can be acted up
on. AT the urgent behest of Presi-
dent Coolidge, Administration leaders
are trying to get the tax reduction on
the program ahead of anything else
and to keep it there until the Mellon
plan, or part of it at least is put
through.