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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
Our Country-Alway

American form of government is
recognized throughout the world as
the most humanitarian, most stable
and most effective of all forms.
No real cause for unrest or dis
content exists. Industry is thriving
at peak load and payrolls are being
steadily maintained. Labor and
capital in America are nearly at
balance.
Americans are not blind to the ills
of European nations where famine
and internal strife are preventing
the orderly conduct of affairs and
where such conditions prevent a
well balanced return to pre-war
prosperity.
Americans will not brook the
destructive forces from without to
enter Our Country with pink and
red propaganda designed to disrupt
the nation and turn its affairs over
to an element which knows no
law-either of Man or God-and
destroy the initiative of a hundred
and ten millions of souls.
No socialistic or communistic
doctrines can successfully endure in
any nation and this has been
recognized in America for more than
a century of orderly administration.
There is no place here for the
forces of destruction.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
A LITTLE TALK ON THRIFT
BY S. W STRAUS
President Of American Society for Thrift

Ten million people in the United
States who can neither read nor
write! Twenty million iIliterates
and near-illiteratesl
One finds these amazing state
ments in recent survey of
illiteracy conditions in the United
States compiled by the IIliteraey
Commission of the National Educa-
ton Association. In view of the
fact that our nation will soon devote
an entire week to the special con-
sideration of educational matters,
it is well to have this concise state
ment Of exact conditions placed be-
fore us at this time.
Perhaps no aspect Of real nation
al thrift is of greater significance
from the standpoints alike of
national duty and opportunity than
this situation. In a general way
the illiterate is out Of the race. He
doesn't count His responsibilities
for personal success are negative.
He adds little or nothing to the
nations economic welfare. Further
more, as it is pointed out of the
Illiteracy Commission, semi-barbaric
conditions exist in illiterate sections.
Moral standards are extremely low.
The sanctity of the marriage vows is
disregarded So-called business is
carried on through a crude system of
barter and trade Neither gold,
silver nor paper money exists as
medium of exchange.
These points only suggest briefly
some Of the many national dis
advantages of a large illiteracy
population.
We give thought and attention TO
the development Of our great natural
resources. We are endeavoring in
every way to develop our nation
physically. But we are exemplify-
ing a poor type of national thrift
and enlightenment when we neglect
the moral and material advantages
that would accrue from more
intensive and comprehensive edu-
cational policy. Addison wrote:
"The philosopher, the saint, the
hero, the wise, the good, the great
man very often lies concealed in a
plebian whom proper education
might have disinterred and brought
to light"
The material. mental and moral
waste represented by twenty million
illiterates and near illiterates in the
United States is beyond calculation.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
MAKING LANGUAGE EFFICIENT

Some efficiency genius has figured
out that .here would be a great saving
of space required by printed matter
II silent letters and syllables were
eliminated. Printing and paper bills
for the country, including newspapers,
magazines, books and leaflets, run into
huge figures. Why this waste7 asks
the efficiency man. This is tackling
reformed spelling from a new angle,
says the Utica Observer-Dispatch. II
is making the mechanism for repre-
sentlng sounds meet the same tests
as any other mechanical device Well.
then, why not go further and turn
scrutiny upon the language itself7
Plenty of defects there One IN par
tlcular we are buEplng up against
every day. No personal pronoun In
the third person singular that covers
both sexes. Rule Is to say "he," That's
very unsatisfactory, because In plenty
of cases either man or woman might
be involved Someone has proposed,
for the possessive, the manufactured
word "hlser" for his or her. Sounds
funny, doesn't IT. You would not want
# until others had accepted It. SO
with other changes. The language, In
GLIDING the spelling. Is the possession
Of ALL and making changes means
overcoming inertia Of q vast multi.
tude.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

George Bernard Shaw writes TO q
young Idol-worshiper who had request
cd his autograph; "Set FIRE to your
collection Of signatures and sit on the
top" However the letter gave the
young man the autograph he wanted,
SO he should be satisfied. Years ago
Col. Bob Ingersoll told a reporter: ~
never give interviews" Reporter
asked why not7 Ingersoll told him,
So the reporter wrote an interview
with Ingersoll on why he wouldn't be
interviewed Failure sometimes can
be transformed into victory, If you can
give 1t the right twist. Study failure,
instead of shrinking from II. Ex-
tremes meet. Failure often Is success
wearing a mask
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

One method Of handling the young
er generation Is TO turn II into boy
and girl scouts. The boy scouts ma
tional council has been celebrating an
niyersary week by making an effort to
add 100000 boys to the 100000 al
ready enrolled, says the New York
Evening Post, II would be easy enough
TO obtain this increase II the organ
ization were thinking merely Of num-
bers, but It would not be the force It
Is IL II were not more deeply CON
cerned with what II was going to do
with the boys when Il got them than
with getting them. Its central prob
lem Is the problem OF leadership.
Leaders are needed In far greater
degree than boys. II the council
could get leaders enough, there would
be 40 difficulty In getting the boys. In
calling for 100000 more boys, there
fore, the council is really calling for
considerable number of adults who
have the ability to lead boys and the
interest TO do so. The call Is a test
of our public spirit.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
Ironwood Trims Bessemer Again.

Ironwood Trims BesSemer Again.
The Ironwood Legion football
eleven again proved its superiority
over Bessemer by defeating the
Gogebic county seat team at Iron
wood last Sunday II to 0. A
forward pass attack in the first
quarter gave Ironwood touchdown.
DesJardien's attempt to place kick
for the extra point failed, the bali
striking the goal posts bar. In the
final quarter Ironwood scored an
other touchdown when Hansen
scooped up the ball in the scramble
that followed Bessemer's tumble of
a punt and raced 20 yards for the
goal line.
Bessemer staged two brilliant
marches down the field, playing
Ironwood off their feet, but lacked
the punch at the crucial time. On
one Of these marches Bessemer was
penalized heavily and then lost the
bali on downs. Another time
Bessemer was held on Ironwood's
five-yard line.
Range football fans viii have OPP
portunity to see two football. games
tomorrow. Ironwood Plays the
Liberty-Snyders of Minneapolis and
Bessemer plays Hibbing The game
at Ironwood will be called at 1880
and at Bessemer at o'clock. 1t is
believed that this arrangement will
enable fans to witness both games
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

When will you die2 The average
length Of life in our country now is
flfty-slx. This is three and half
years more than IN 1910 and Is years
more than in 1870. The figures are
supplied by DR., Livingston Farrand
president OF Cornell university. He
says the average life could be pro
longed 20 years II all people could
learn and profit by what health ex.
perts know Health education has
lot 20 do with 1t. In ignorant India
the average man is destined TO die at
twenty-four.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
LOOKING AT THE OUTSIDE.
BY An Inmate.
Main Street.

Silver street is not so dull.
In aspect as before;
Merchants here have trimmed
And fixed up almost every store.
LaFave's shop has been succeed
The post-office changed a bit.
Charles place is all remodeled,
Voigt and Chris have scored a hit
Residents have not been mean
Painting for the winter season,
One house is a Kelley green
And maybe-there's reason.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

China, says a dispatch from there
is waiting for a strong man to ap.
pear as a Leader. China seems to
be. in that respect, in ABOUT the same
predicament as all other nations.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

In spite of the fact that 1857 ap-
pllcations for new patents were re
celved by the national government
during the last year there is nothing
yet on the market that enables one TO
gain anything really worth while with
out working for IL.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

DiagnostlcIans are not agreed as to
what ails Europe, but are Of the one
opinion that the case has progressed
beyond the point where carrying a
buckeye In the pocket would do any
good.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
Will Hurley Go Dry?

This question caused a special
meeting of the city council Tuesday
night. But brothers, it was not the
prohibition problem this time.
Hurley is in danger of becoming
drier than the Sahara desert, due to
supply of water-existent, but so
far -attainabe. Lake Lavina
stands ready to slacken our thirst,
but we need moneys hekels-
filthy lucre-to use her contribution.
Next June if some sweet bride
faints and gently murmurs water
please, win she get it cheap, from
Hurley. or will she drink a tumbler-
full of Ironwood's H2O, paying
double price for it?
Steve Gersich, the rough and
tumble captain of Hurleys tough
eleven, has chosen his vocation.
He will become veterinarian
horse doctor. Steve saw a
recumbvnt horse, thought it was
dead, and rushed to inform the
owner OF the mishap. The owner
came, saw and Steve went, for the
quadruped could be discerned slowly
ambling toward the feed house.
Steve. can't you learn to let sleeping
horses lie?
Perhaps Hurley will have in
Vulnerable journalists in the future.
and perhaps she won't. The senior
English class was told to write some
feature stories this week, based on
recent events in Hurley. Mr..
Teacher, won't you please let us
print some of the works, as we
shoulds like to keep them IN. our
editorial scrapbook for future
Hurleyites to come and gaze upon
when the authors become famous.
Remember when the gang used to
hang around Charles swiping
peanuts and quaffing sar'sprillas,
despite the huge sign staring them
in the face-"No Loafing Allowed?
What would some of you fellows
give to be able to plague Charles
and argue inconsequential things
over the "fireless" heater?
Charles gone to Italy, and where is
most Of the gang?-nobody can
recoliect right off,
The only two methods we can
suggest to prevent Halloween
soaping Of windows are:
/. Eliminate the use Of windows,
l.. H.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

We frankly admit that you are
entitled to your own opinion. hut
candor compels us to state that it
should coincide with ours.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Wisconsin citizens are becoming
more saving. A report recently
compared by Commissioner of Bank
ing Dwight n Parker indicates that
there was an increase in all state
bank deposits for the fiscal year
ending Sept IA, 1928. of $46.SS3,-
S36.34 and an increase in total re-
sources Of S53.0S3 818. "The
foregoing report Of the financial
condition of the institutions coming
under the supervision of the bank
ing department shows a gratifying
gain in resources and deposits be
tween the periods given. reflecting
substantial Improvement in the
general situation. which il is hoped
may continue until complete
normality may be attained" Dwight
N Parker states in submitting the
statement, copies of which are sent
to all banks, trust and mortgage
concerns,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
Hurley az. Park Falls 0.

The Hurley high school football
team scored a brilliant victory at
Park Falls last Saturday, defeating
the high school eleven there by the
score of 40 to 0. Hurley outclassed
and outplayed Park Falls throughout
the contest, scoring almost at will.
Park Falls was on the defensive most
of the time and at no time was
Hurley's goal in danger. End
runs and forward passes Melted
seven touchdowns for Hurley and
three points were added by drop
kick.
Hurley's lineup-Trier, left end
Saari, left tackle; Sturgul, left
guard; Gygi, center; Pawlicki, right
guard; Gersich, right tackle; C.
Wilcox, right end; Hunt, quarter
back; Giannuncio, left halfback
CaIvi, right halfback; L. Wilcox,
fullback.
The Nor'h'an college of Ashland
eleven will play the Hurley highs at
the local park this afternoon.
Hurley will be outweighted in this
contest, The Northland eleven being
much heavier than the locals.
Last Saturday Northland defeated
the Superior normal second team
30 to 0. In tackling this Ashland
team Hurley will have a battle on
their hands.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Seven street speakers were
killed during the past year Moral:
Hire a hall.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Every little movement has a
meaning all its own;
Every little ache or pain will
make some people groan;
Every little ad you run will help
you get the biz,
And if you run larger one your
trade is sure to whizz.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Some fellows meet you with
the glad hand-and carry a gold
brick in the other.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Humor and tragedy are close
companions. saw fellow fall
on a wet pavement, the other day,
and sure laughed at the sight he
presented. But when | saw the
mangled remains of what he was
carrying in his hip pocket, l wept.
And it was bonded stuff, too.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27
Plum
PHILOSOPHY
By Uncle bud.

Cross-eyed people may be hon
est-but they all look crooked.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Pride goeth before an early
fall-and an early fall generally
precedes a tough old winter. Don't
get proud.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Some fellows meet you with
the glad hand-and carry a gold
brick in the other.
Seven street speakers were
killed during the past year. Moral;
Hire hall.
Pride goeth before an early
fall-and an early fall generally
precedes a tough old winter Don't
get proud.
A girl thirteen years old was
married recently in Ohio. Her
name was Waite. Evidently there
is nothing in name.
1t is said that the price of coffinsJ
has been given a big boost. Up to
date, no one who has used one has
had any kick coming
An exchange says: "You never
saw fat man leading a mob Beg
to differ. / have and he was
leading it by a good half block, too.
Old Jawn McGraw will now
go way back and sit down while
the choir sings that pathetic little
song. "You never miss the swatter
till the score runs high"
Just saw a picture in one of
the big city papers that showed
a young society bud in what was
termed her "coming-out" gown.
And she must have made it all
right, for shea was halfway out
in the picture
Every little movement has a
meaning all its own;
Every little ache or pain will
make some people groan;
Every little ad you run will help
you get the biz,
And if you run larger one your
trade is sure to whizz.
Humor and tragedy are close
companions. | saw a fellow fall
on wet pavement, the other day,
and sure laughed at the sight he
presented. But when / saw the
mangled remains of what he was
carrying in his hip pocket, wept
And it was bonded stuff, too.
In a certain town there are
two churches rather close together
The other evening fellow walked
by the NJ. E. church and the choir
was singing. "There is a Land of
Corn and Wine" A few steps further
on and he heard the Congregational
choir thunder forth the rousing
strains of 81 Want to Go There,
Do"
BUY AT HOME
When the weather it is damp,
buy at home; do not tempt the
writer's cramp, buy at home. Buy
where you can see the stuff-be it
collar, shirt or cuff-be a live wire,
not bluff; buy at home. When
the weather IL IL mt uuy at HOHlSY
distance makes some things look
fine, buy at home Buy it at the
local store, they won't charge you
any more, let the IN. o." houses
roar. Buy at home. If you crave
brand new car, buy at home; if
you need a bronze guitar, buy at
home. If you mail your cash away,
you but prove yourself a jay and
you're sure to rue the day. Buy at
home. When you have the coin to
pay, buy at home; be it March, July
or May, buy at home. If you send
your "jack" to "Chi", some sweet
morning, by and by, you'll for credit
vainly sigh. Buy at home. Taxes
now are wild and high, buy at home.
soon they'll tax mans glass eye.
buy at home. City stores don't tap
their tilPs to help pay our eounty's
bills-nay, not even in their wills.
Buy at home. If you love your
fellow man, buy at home; to the
"cat" house tie a can, buy at home.
Then when earthly joys are ore
and you reach the other shore,
wide will swing the golden door.
Buy at home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

1t isn't always wise to cali another
liar He might make YOU feel
foolish by promptly admitting it,
" The principal reason why some
men never live up to their ideals is
the fact that they have none
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

The state legislature has the power
to create, dissolve. or change any
school district in Wisconsin. This
is the construction placed upon GER
tain laws pertaining to school
districts passed by the 1923 legis-
lature by Assistant Attorney General
Winfield W Gilman, directed to w
B. Foster, district attorney at Hur-
ley. There can be no question, l
believe, but that the legislature has
the power to dissolve, create, change
or alter the minor subdivisions of
the state provided that it is done by
general law, the opinion held.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

The only two methods we can
suggest to prevent Halloween
soaping Of windows are:
/. Eliminate the use Of windows,
?. Eliminate kids,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

A girl thirteen years old was
married recently in Ohio. Her
name was Waite Evidently there
is nothing in a name.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

In certain town there are
two churches rather close together
The other evening a fellow walked
by the NJ. E. church and the choir
was singing. "There is Land of
Corn and Wine" A few steps further
on and he heard the Congregational
choir thunder forth the rousing
strains of 81 Want to Go There, l
Do"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

Just saw a picture in one of
the big city papers that showed
a young society bud in what was
termed her coming gown.
And she must have made it all
right, for shes was halfway out
in the picture.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

1t is said that the price of collins,
has been given a big boost. Up to
date, no one who has used one has
had any kick coming
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

An exchange says: "You never
saw fat man leading a mob. Beg
to differ. / have and he was
leading it by a good half block, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
FOR RENT-H0USES.
TJNETJRNIgUEn -Confiuued

956 SHEPHERD ST. N.w.-9 R AND B.:
sss;w.h:. cleo. and gas; porches; semi-detached;
$500 14th st. n.w-e r. and b.: porch; cleo.
MOORE & HILL. INC,
14so-2a H. ST. NV.
sls UPsHUR ST. NV.
Two-Family Apartment.
Detached building; four rooms and bath
each; one heating plant; hot-water heat; cleo
trieity; 8 porches; 2car garage; will rent en-
tire building for $3.50 to one tenant. who can
L. n. sTAMBAuGH. So So Woodward Bldg.
14th ST. NEAR HARvARD-11 ROOMS,
modern, redecorated. SIPS.
st, near 21st-11 rooms. baths. mod
Conn. ave. near o-15 rooms. baths. mod
K st. near 1eth-10 rooms. baths, modern.
Kenyon st. near 17th-Modern. rooms. 2
baths, sleeping porch. garage, $125.
Riggs ST. near 1sth-s rooms. 2 baths, mod
ern. $125.
Ontario rd.-s rooms, baths. modern, ga
rage; sl2S Dnowx ,,oo
ranged. tapestry brick front house. containing
IL large rooms and 3 baths. ireplacesi thor
oughiy modern in every way
4408 It'll st. n.w.-A modern home OF seven
rooms, bath and garage, In best section of
Petworth.
1923 Argonne terrace n.w.-A nicely ar
ranged house OF z rooms, breakfast room.
sleeping porch built-in garage. Partly fur
nished II desired.
1901 Eye st. n.w.-12 rooms and . baths.
572s Colorado ave. n.w.-A very desirable
home of rooms and bath; ami.
$50 Utah ave. NV, Chevy Chase Park
Several new houses just completed OF and 0
rooms and baths. built-in garages.
GA Upshur ST. n.w.-0 rooms and bath, bar
gain.
1910 jefferson st. n.w.-A beautiful detached
house of rooms and baths: ami.
ALLAN +. WALKER & CO., Inc,
Sl3 18th ST NV Main 143n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14

9o6 SHEPHERD ST. N.W.-6 AND B.:
hw.h., cleo. and gas; porches; semi-detached;
$50 month
$500 14th st. n.w.-o r. and b.; porch; cleo.
and gas; Gear brick garage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
INVESTMENT PROPERTY.

FOUR BRICKS, INCLUDING CORNER, RENT
ing Tor $Ss so; price for all, $500. Three g.
room bricks; excellent renters; rental, $45
month; price, $4,000
Modern 7story, hre-proof office building;
present low rentals are $11 300 per year: for
Immediate sale, SOS, 500; SIS, 600 cash, balance
THOMAS P. BROWN, s17 AZ st. sw.
VERY ATTRACTIVE TWO-STORY BRICK
apartment house, five rooms and bath each
noor: nice location, Bloomingdale now renting
a1r 9IoU monthly; price. $1,000; furniture in
EAST WASHINGTON REALTY CO..
DlHCOin lZOJ,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
TAKoMA PARK REALTY CO.,
Col. p50S. Takoma Park D.

BROOM HOUSE, FINE LOTS. 81 100; -
room new bungalow . acres, 81. 800; 3ls acres
In Hyattsyille, $500; ten new Broom bun
galows.
III PnndnInL AZ Dn::
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
EMBELLISHMENTS

UNFINISHED APT. DESIRED BY COU-
PIE. no children; about three rooms and bath;
housekeeping; city nearby suburbs; not over
S50. unless accommodation for small ear. Ad-
lress Box S17-L. Star office.
WANTED-EFERY VACANT ROOM AND
apartment in Washington to rent; cannot sup
ply demand. See for rooms and apis. Apt.
and Room Seekers Aid, 219 McGill bldg. Main
1881. iss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14

WANTED ROOMS AND BXTH, BUNGA.
low or small house. with fsw acres Of gDognd
on good road near city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
]. PAGE BOWIE & CO..

WOODBRIDGE, d. c.
New Groom house: ami; good location.
near cars; small Gosh payment and sos
monthly. including interest.
1-room house: front porch. double porch in
rear; good location: ami: can arrange terms
6-room house, II square from II. l. ave;
extra lot; garage: reasonable terms.
Other new houses and bungalows in Wood.
ridge and Brookland. Choice lots
M. 0. BULL,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-01-14
RUBY LEE MINAR.
LILLE & HESDRICK,
% Carroll ave-, Takoma Park. Md.
~

HAVE TWO SUBURBAN HOMES THAI
cannot be duplicated at prices asked. One
is located on Blair road near Bliss Electrical
School containing rooms and bath. garage.
hen house. large lot: price. 5000; easy terms.
The other is located at American UNIVERSITY
Park, containing eight rooms and hath, fur
mace heat, electricity, three-car garage: price.
81. 500; terms. $500 cash. easy monthly pay
ments. No agents. Address Box 1901. Star
office