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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Milwaukee-The death rate of Mil.
waukee is listed as third lowest of all
the cities in the United States with a
population of 100000 or more, accord
ing to a bulletin released at Washing
ton, being tied with Fort Worth with
a rate Of SO deaths per 1000 popula
ton. Wisconsin is one of five states
to show a decrease in the death rate,
with OF fewer deaths per 1000 popu-
lation
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

MadisoE--The county agent move
ment in Wisconsin is holding its own,
according to reports to the state col
lege of agriculture. OF the II counties
where the question of abolishing the
Office of county agent has been raised,
IA have voted to retain the employ
ment of the farmers hired man."
Vernon, Polk and Door counties are
the only ones thus far which voted
to discontinue the office Of the coun-
ty agent.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Madison-The state is faced with
the possibility Of paying an advance OF
Ave cents a barrel on cement for next
years highway construction. Last
years supply of 100000 barrels OF
cement was purchased at $40 ba!-
rel. Illinois has just rejected its best
bid Of $1.75 a barrel, and there IS niue
hope of a drop in cement with the
state to ask Tor bids about Jan. t.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

IA Crosse-Milk dealers q =
Crosse increased the retail pre-
mix from II TO Il cents. Ihs
is due 10 the dry summer ana So -
nv AZ feed. the Ia Crosse NILS =.
a1rars, association announced
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Darlington-James G. Monahan. for
mer congressman. long a leader among
Wisconsin Republicans, and a nromi.
nent Mason, died December 9TH. at
Dubuque, Iowa, after he had been
taken suddenly i'll at his hotel Nr
Monahan had appeared TO be in his us.
ual health. when he left Darlington ON
a business trip to the Iowa city lie
was 68. For 40 years a leader Of the
Republican party in Wisconsin. par.
ticularly in the southwestern counties.
Mr. Monahan achieved his most no
table political triumph in 1918, when
was elected to congress in the Second
district, defeating John VI. Nelson,
Madison. who held the seat for several
terms, ana who regained it in 1929
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Postal authorities are
preparing for the biggest holiday rush
in the history of the postal service.
The entire mail service is at preseat
working at utmost capacity on every
day mail-the holiday rush has not
yet started" said Peter f. Piasecbi,
Milwaukee postmaster. Regular cor
respondence and advertising is ex-
tremely heavy this month, which
leaves but little leeway for holiday
mail The postal service will need
fully ten days to handle the Christ
mas mail Therefore all greetings and
gifts should be mailed before Deem
Der 10"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15
By AGATHA CHRISTIE
Copyright DOddMs & Company
roar, coupled with an unsteady gait
the following ditty:

roar, coupled with an unsteady gait,
the following ditty:
am a Soldier
A jolly British Soldier;
You can see that I'm a Soldier by my
1t had been a favorite on the gramo-
phone in Tuppence's hospital days. He
did not doubt but that she would rec
ognize it and draw her own conclu-
sions.
Presently an unimpeachable butler.
accompanied by an equally unimpeach-
able footman, issued from the front
door. The butler demonstrated with
him. Tommy continued to sing, ad-
dressing the butler affectionately as
dear old whiskers.' The footman took
him by one arm. the butler by the
other. They ran him down the drive
and neatly out of the gate. It was
beautifully done-soberly and with
perfect decOrum. Anyone would have
sworn that the butler was q real but
Ter, the footman real foOtman-only,
as 1t happened. the butler was Whit
tington
Tommy retired to the Inn and waited
for Albert's return. At last that
worthy made his appearance.
"Well?" cried Tommy eagerly.
TITS all right While they was a.
running Of you out the window opened,
and something was chucked out" He
handed scrap OF paper to Tommy.
at was wrapped round a letter
weight"
On the paper were scrawled three
words: "Tomorrow-same time"
"Good eggw cried Tommy. "We're
getting going"
Tommy retired for the night in
state Of some citation. He had elab-
GRATED a careful plan for the follow
ing evening. About twelve O'Clock,
however, his calm was rudely shaken.
He was told that some one was de-
manding him In the bar. The appll-
cant proved to be a rude-looking carter
well coated with mud.
well, my good fellow. what Is it?"
asked Tommy.
might this be for you, slrT The
carter held out very dirty folded
note, on the outside Of which was writ
ten: Take this to the gentleman at
the inn near Ashley Priors. He win
give you ten shillings"
The handwriting was Tuppence's.
Tommy appreciated her quick witted-
ness in realizing that he might be
staying at the Inn under an assumed
name He unfastened 1t.
Dear Tommy:
81 knew ii was you last night Don't
go this evening. They'll be lying in
walt for you. They're taking us away
this morning. l heard something about
Wales-Holyhead I think. I'll drop
this on the road II get chance. An
nette told me how you'd escaped. Buck
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Superior-Dorothy, 4-year-old daugh
.er OF Thomas W. Frye. thtrt y-six
niles souta of Superior. was bSrned
o death when gas forming in a coal
hnge exploded and set IRE to the
Frye hame
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Fond du Lac-A verdict Of accldea'
tai death was returned by coroner
jury after an inquest into the killing
of Louis Keiferle, run down " "1
automobile driven by Ed Hicken'
Fond du Lac county farmer. h.eheH
was freed Of any blame in the aesi
dent. e Kelferle's death resulted from
nine broken ribs, one Of when pure
tured one Of his lungs.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

President Birge Oh sa7
state university appointed Miss l'1s'
Mink delegate to the students
unteer convention at lndiaaat.s..7
which meets Dec. Is. Miss A'AA Il.
choose three and together the3 r.
act with principals Of high sc42e.z
select forty students to attend ~
convention.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Brentwood companies OPP
Grating throughout the timber belt in
northwest Wisconsin are having no
trouble in obtaining men. Many camps
are filled. it is reported. despite drops
in wages in Michigan, Minnesota and
Wisconsin. Wages were reported to
have dropped from $50 to $40 A big
cut of timber will be made in north-
ern Wisconsin this winter The cut
will be chiefly birch and hemlock The
lack of snow is causing some trouble
in getting the logs to the landings.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Mineral Point-The board OF eduel-
ton of Mineral Point has accepted
plans for a high school buildins 70
cost $4,000. Three building sites
are held under option and a special
meeting will be held to determine
which will be accepted The new
building will be started early next
spring and is one OF many improve
ments to be made in Mineral Point
which has entered on building boom.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Chippewa Falls-A meteor, supposed
to have fallen in the river near the
heart of Chippewa Falls recently is
arousing much speculation over the
possibility Of its recovery. Rewards
OF thousands of dollars, offered by mu-
seums for the recovery of the phe.
nomenon, may induce persons to be.
gin active investigation of the sup.
posed resting place of the meteor.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Reedsburg Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Lawrence OF Ironton, Sank county. re-
Gently celebrated their sixtieth wed
ding anniversary. Their entire welded
life has been passed within a few
miles of the farm on which they be
gan their life partnership in 1868.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Wisconsin Rapids-The will of Mrs
Ellen r. Ingraham, old resident of
Wood county. who died recently, pro
vides that her large residence prop
erty at Babcock, Wis, shall become
the property OF Wisconsin Rapids
Lodge No. 1913, F. & A NJ, to be used
IS a home for aged and infrm mem
bers of the order.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Madison 49, November bui!a.hz
Madison according to buildins
mits issued, amounted 10 on'E
az Building Commissioner g. p
son reports. This figure shows
crease OF sl1s,428 in comparison =
the amount for November, 49,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Sturgeon Bay-The Nippert Manu-
featuring Co. is Sturgeon Bays new
est industrial acquisition The firm
has been capitalized at $4,000, with
J. w Nippert as its president. The
concern will manufacture a small
screen and storm door window fasten.
er recently invented by Mr. Nippert,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Chippewa Falls When Edward Fay
and family moved from their farm
near Chippewa Falls and disappeared
over night, they caused proceedings
to be started against them, culminat-
Ing in judgments totaling $4,000 1t
is believed the Fay farm of $50 acres
will be sold to settle the bankruptcy
claims.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Madison-The city of Black River
Falls, in an order issued by the state
board Of health, was directed to take
steps to obtain a more pure water
supply. The present supply us taken
from q surface stream and is only
partly treated before use.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Waukesha-W While examining an old
rife. Raymond Gollner, II years old,
of Waukesha, was accidentally shot
and killed by playmate at Fort AT.
kinson.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Sheboygan-Masked men ho'a-"
a Sbeboygan saloon, seriously
ed a customer. Otto Pfeiffer am
the bartender, Richard Moeilef.
in the left leg when the Ia.'s
neared slow in handbag over 10
$500 from the cash sraTeT-
Observation-Disclosures Rubei lo 81.
Of NJ and Mrs. Charles Rlhs- E.
Tony, died in a hospital, Laas
from injuries received when Pr
from a stepladder at school
stanftowoc-Iohn GrayeaTea.
farmer OF Zander. WIS, comm
suicide by hanging. His po-s
sound suspended from an apple
in his orchard.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-12-15

Monticello The seasons record
milk price paid to patrons Of a cheese
factory in the Monticello district is
s302 The Hmburger cheese. made
sold for Is cents. The second highest
price was $2.79.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia and Mary
land-Local thundershowers tonisht
and tomorrow: slightly lower temper
ature tonight; moderate southwest
winds.
Virginia-Local thundershowers to-
night and tomorrow; no change In tenn
perature; moderate southwest winds.
West virginia-Thunders this
afternoon and tonight; tomorrow falr.
Records for Twenty-FOur Hours.
Thermometer-Yest Pm,
81; pm. so; IL midnight, IS; today.
4 am, rs; 8 am, II; noon, 81.
Barometer-Yesterda 4 pm. 1884:
pm, 2994: ~ midnight. 1896; to-
day, am. 1894: 8 am. 1886: noon
2s9S.
Highest temperature. 81, occurred
at noon today; lowest temperature, "a,
occurred at am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 80; lowest, 20.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature, so; condition Slightly
muddy.
Weather in VarieuA Cities.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
ELKS TOPAYFLAG
TRIBUTE SUNDAY
-. -
Sylvan Theater, Near Monu'
l.. ment, Will Be Scene of
Annual Ceremonies.

The American flag will be honored
BY the local Elks at the annual ex-
ercises commemorating the birth OF
the flag to be held next Sunday at
the Sylvan Theater in Potomac Park,
south of the Monument. The cere-
mony will begin at 5:15 pm.
Senator Royal S. Copeland of New
York will be the principal speaker and
Rush L. Holland will also address the
members. William Blackman is honor
ary chairman of the committee in
charge, James A. Balderson chairman
William A. Finkel vice-chairman and
James Bi.toni secretary.
Nnried Music Features.
The program will consist OF
March. stars and Stripes" (Sousa)
Flks' Band: overture. La Refine De
Saba" (Gounod), Elks' Band: Pill
erims' Chorus" from "Tannhauser
iWagner). The Choral Art Society
ica's Creed. exalted ruler. opening
exercises, exalted ruler and officers
suite Scenes Picturesques" (Masse-
net).-(a) March. (b) Angelus-Elks s
Band: america, the Beautiful
CWard). The Choral Art Society; al
quire and officers; cornet solo. "A
Perfect Day" Carrie Jacobs-B
Brother Arthur S. Whitcomb; sol
d.er's Chorus" from "Faust" lGounod)
The Choral Art Society; patriotic
american Patrol (Meacham) Elks
Band: song THE tSar Spangled Ban
ner." band and audience.
Committee on speakerS-Willlam
Blackman. chairman; Arthur D
Marks. Harry King.
Reception committee-E. III. Neu-
meyer. jr, chairman; Russell Balder-
son. Sam Richards. Frank kendrick
George Gardiner, Victor Woodbridge
Joseph F. Metzner, Joseph Stein.
Committee on grounds and arrange
ments-W. G. Neumeyer. chairman
H. NJ Peter, George Horning, P; A
Taltavuli, f. J. Krieg. p. j. Callan
&. A. Fischer, J. w. Freeman. Harold
Taltavull. James A. O'Donnell. Rich
ard Curtin j. T. Ready. +. +. Ready
George King, Robert Hoy.
Committee on publicity-Chris NJ
Stanton. chairman John Hougardy
Earl Silverman.
Durk in. chairman; L. l.. Hutchinson
T. A. Cantwell.
Committee on drill Corpse. <. Ed
wards. chairman: C. NJ. Stanton, A
b. Evans.
Committee on instrumental music
Arthur S. Witcomb, chairman; Her
bert G. Leach. John S. Frick.
Committee on printing-James l.
Ward. chairman; NJ. B. Mahany. j
II. Sullivan.
General committee-Herman Rich
ards. ]. \. Mirguet, w. A. Wilcox
r. G. Balderson. c. a. Fisher. p. A
Taltavull. Charles Dietz. George E.
King. A. J. Krieg, a. A. Hollander. d
r. Nihion, Fred l.. Catlin. NJ. Ostrow
G. e. Beckman. James 3. Clements
Ia
Mayer. D. j. La Forte. G. ]. McDer-
mott. NJ. D. Crowley. NJ. Fetterman
George B. Miller. Charles Merton. P
J. Roache, J. w. Freeman, Earl P
Ready, George Z. Athey; Abe Dres-
ner, E. A. Whitehead. w. L. Offutt
2. A. Oliveri, J. r. Tavenner. Ralph
Weschler. II. J. Walz. II. j. Happier
J. Fl. Daddysman. Sidney Schlamm
Oscar Fetterman, DR.. John Ready,
Jake Richards.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
BESSON GETS PATENT
ON ASPHALT TESTER
Acting D. G.. Engineers Device
Shows Quality of Street Paw
ing Material.

Maj. F. s. Besson. acting engineer
commissioner of the District, is now
an inventor.
He received notice from the Patent
Office today that a device for testing
the quality of asphalt paving, per-
fected by the major since he became
a District Official, has been patented
The Commissioner announced that
he has made provision whereby the
Army or any branch of the govern
ment may use the instrument with
out restriction.
TIE invention resembles a mini
ature pile driver, into which the
sample of paving is placed. A forty
five pound weight is then dropped
from a height of slightly more than
ave feet.
The sample is rated according to
the number of blows it requires to
crack it.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
DAY LAB0RERS TO VOTE
ON STICKING TO JOBS

The per diem laborers and me-
chanics of the District government
will meet in the o Street Armory
tonight to consider whether or not
they will continue to work for the
city If their request for a raise in
pay is turned down.
Frank J. Bresnahan. president of
the City Employees Association, de-
clared today there is no suggestion of
a strike by these men.
The only proposal being consid-
cred by the men," he said, rs to give
up their job in the District service
and seek private employment"
At meeting of the white group
CT the association two weeks ago il
was decided that no action would be
taken until after the Shrine conven-
ton. The meeting tonight will be a
joint session of the white and colored
locals
Evening star., 1923-06-07
MRS. A. M. WISE DIES.
Woman, Long D. C. Resident, Sue
cumbs After Short Illness.

Mrs. Annie M. Wise. widow of James
e. Wise, died Tuesday night at her
home, 443 11th street northeast, follow
ing short Illness Funeral services
will be held tomorrow morning at 8 80
o'clock at the family home. after which
solemn requiem mass will be said at ST.
Aloysius Church. Interment will be in
Mount Olivet cemetery.
Mrs. Wise was a native of Ireland
and had lived the greater part of her
life here. She was seventy-three years
old. She is survived by two sons
Charles E. Wise of the Capital Trac-
tion Company and William S. Wise of
the Navy D.partment, and two daugh-
Evening star., 1923-06-07

Sunbrite Cleanser, big bargain, can 81. Sc
Guest Size Ivory Soap, cake, SC; for l9c
Kirkman's Borax Soap, per cake SC
Ivory Soap Flakes, per pkg. lOc
. Proctor & Candles Chipso, large pkg. e. Zoe
Shaker Concentrated Soap Crystals, can /. lOc
Large Package Gold Dust :. 23c
Brillo, the aluminium cleaner, 3 for -. Csc
Parsons Household Ammonia -. l9c
Quart Jar Pickles, Sweet or Sweet Mixed i. 3ec
Quart Jar Finest Quality Queen Olives =. 55c
Pint Can Re Umberto Olive Oil III. SIC
Sanitary Prepared Mustard :. !. 12Rc
Evening star., 1923-06-07
COLLEGE PLAY PLANNED.
Howard Students to Present Drama
on Campus.

The annual commencement play at
Howard University. which was to
have been produced last night and
was postponed on account of showers,
will be presented on the university
campus by the Howard players to-
morrow night at o'clock
The play was written by Prof. E.
c. Williams of the university. and is
under the direction of Montgomery
Gregory and Mrs. Marie B. Forrest.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
HEAL SKIN DISEASES
Apply Zemo, Clean, Penetrating,
Antiseptic Liquid.

1t is unnecessary for you to suffer
with Eczema, Blotches, Ringworm,
Rashes and similar skin troubles. Zemo,
obtained at any drug store for Csc, or
sl.00 for extra large bottle, and prompt.
ly applied, will usually give instant re.
lief from itching torture. 1t cleanses
and soothes the skin, and heals quickly
and effectively most skin diseases.
Zemo is wonderful, penetrating,
disappearing liquid, and is soothing to
the most delicate skin. Get it today
and save all further distress.
Evening star., 1923-06-07
.. Hot Weather Specialties

Libby's Corned Beef. .:::24c..:
Libby's Veal Loaf. .:.20c
Libby's Vienna Sausage. l2c !:
Libby's Potted Meat. .4ac::
Underwood's Deviled Ham
!, per. can -. ;. ...20c and 35c
Evening star., 1923-06-07

Blue l ab el Potted Ham, o.
Chicken, Tongue, Turkey. AVS
Blue Label Boned Turkey. .35c
Blue Label Boned Chicken. 45c
.R..& R.. Boned Chicken. Ate
sKingan's Corned Beef Hash Csc
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-01-19
HIGH TEAMS To
TANG[E TONIGHT
FOR FAST GAME
Boise and Caldwell
Quintets Meet Here
In Critical Test of
Strength.

Caldwell high school hoopsters face
their most important tes. this evening
at the high school gymnasium when
Jim Keanes Boise Braves will tangle
with the local quintet
With Boise having quite a decided
advantage on the basis of comparative
scores and Coach Berry's team ia
vored by a familiar home floor. the
game is expected to be a real con-
test. Caldwell and Boise basket ball
teams, on the record OF league games
thus far, easily lead the league. hese
two teams play here tonight and next
week they meet again at Boise With
out question. the championship this
district hinges on the outcome of this
series.
In anticipation OF a hard contest
and realizing that his great :'am will
face an aggregation of veterans. Berry
has been putting his first string men
through severe workouts this week.
The College Of Idaho five has been
used for scrimmage work each even
ing and a regulation Commute game
has been staged.
Hoshaw apd "Bo" Wasmer have
been used alternately at guard on the
high team. Either may start the Fri
day night contest. Wasmer is a cool
player but Hoshaw adds materially 10
the offensive power of the quintet his
ability to jump at center. Other
players who will start the game in
cludc Captain Jensen aud L. Lowell,
forwards; Al. Jensen, center. and
Gaines, guard.
With Jensen and Lowell the nucleus
Of the offense, Coach Berry has built
up scoring machine that shoald give
a good account of itself tonight On
evening, playing against
the more experienced college team,
the high school piled up IS points in
40 minutes and lost the contest BY the
narrow margin of nine points. De-
Icnsivcly, the team is only ordinary
and Coach Berry is worried that the
fast offensc OF the Bose team will
find easy sailing down the floor.
The game will be called at 8 o'clock.
Paul Parrish will officiate.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-01-19
LAUNCH FIGHT
ON PINE RUST
Only Way to Save Idaho
Forests Is Prompt
Action.

UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO.-"Ida-
no may as well prepare now for the
entry OF blister rust into the white
pine stands in this state" DR.. Henry
Schmitz. assistant professor OF for
estry at the University of Idaho school
OF forestry warned in an address be-
fore the university club recently. I'VE
may delay its entry from one to sew
erl years and each year is worth
thousands of dollars to the state.
'R is essential that all cultivated
black currants be destroyed at once.
for the disease cannot spread from
pine bu, spreads from pine to currant
and back to pine. All currants may
become affected after the diseases
has become established but the cal
iivatcd black currant is the arch
Offender"
DR.. Schmitx traced the history OF
the disease in the United States, say
ing that II reached this country about
1900 but was not discovered until 1906
at Geneva, New York. The rust
spread rapidly and in the fall of 1921
was found at Vancouver. B. c. The
fact, however. that the disease has
been found at Reverstoke. B. c. pre-
sents the most serious aspect of the
situation as far as Idaho is concerned.
in the opinion of DIR. Schmitz.
I'VE have felt ourselves more or
less secure with the dry bel, OF
central Washington acting as barr
ier to any eastern migration of the
disease" he said. unfortunately. how
ever. the blister rust has been founo
on this side Of the supposed barrier
and is now free to work Its war
down through the pine belt into Ida
no.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1923-01-19
High School Play
Holds Surprises
Operetta Is Full of Girls
and Thrills for Thea
F.. ter Goers.
Twenty of the most beautiful girls

in the city forced into wedlock with
d sand of the cruclcst and rnost blosd-
thirsty ruffians at large.
Such was the story told this morn
ing by round eyed witness. When
questioned further he revealed 9th q
startling scenes that made his hear
ers doubt his sanity. Nimble fal les
that would make Salome fade out;
dances that rivalled L'Apache; =
squad OF loquacious and sagaeious po.
lice-these and various other utter
ances convinced the listeners they
were the audience to a maniac. when
presto the mystery was solved. He
had been watching a rehearsal Of the
Caldwell High Operetta, scheduled
for presentation at the American The
alter January 50th.