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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

MINISTERS MEN OF MEDICINE
Both in England and America Clergy
man Acted IS Doctor in the
Seventeenth Century.

Some Of the medicines dispensed In
the Seventeenth century were fear
full and wonderful connections. Human
skulls. bones, human fat, mummies.
etc, were freely prescribed. At the
deathbed of Charles ii a preparation
from human skull was administered.
The education of the pharmacist at
this time was largely based on his
trade experience, although some knowl-
edge OF Latin was required. The APP
premiership lasted from five to six
years, and at the end OF that time he
became "journeyman." On assuming
control of a pharmacy as a proprietor.
lie was required to pass a supplement
iary examination.
Pharmacy in America during the Sew
enteenth century was largely based on
English usages modified by practices
derived from the Indians. In Massa-
Chusetts, a great many clergymen prac-
ticed pharmacy for a means OF liveli-
hood, while preaching. Indians and
old women also practiced IL. The
witchcraft epidemic brought the prac-
titioners of pharmacy into suspicion
as selling p0lsons for spells.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
WOULDN'T PAY FOR R!T1:I
Scotsman Nct Likely 70 Ere:
"BawEssT Whsr Re cs1's VA
to his -c.sL

A young Scotsman, shorty az ]
graduation from lie CL7ssT [
EdinJur-h came TO this OFT
teach. Thirty years LATER be rsyaA
the country of DIS birth % ID
turn % his teaching Dos, De Vss
calling some OF dis c1-IGs "A 4
account az his "trip.
zone morning related re -
sor. "as I was s.rrIlu- El-gtns
in Ediubur-I. 7 stopped a lt,sl
n,srs and bought some G.-S. -
myself out az MATCHES / lsia.
clerk for some
Ha'peule a box sad b
"'WLatI WAY On A1s-i1 -
man buys q cigar BE is ETGtZ
package of matches
"Tm surrg SIR l-. they're II
a box here
"And. Or vru Err1w,- li.sitsp
fessor. T Ind 90 rlE ta =
blocks 90 ur hotel 20 g
matches. judge
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
SURELY WOULD HAVE TO GO
Matter Of Dismissal Of Stenoarapner
simplifisd by "lnsult" Conveyed
In Unqualified Statement.

Mrs. Carter dropped in al the Office
for a few minutes chat with her nus
band.
John" she remarked. II think you
had better discharge that stenOgrapher
you have now. / am sure she is try
ing &c flirt with you ever since she
has been here"
Mrs. Carter, when she said this,
thought the stenographer was safely
out OF hearing-but she wasn't! She
stepped TO the door Of the private
office and vented her Indignation:
Madam, III have you know hat
wouldn't firt with your old husband
for n million dOilars"
Mrs. Carter was aghast.
snow, John" she exclaimed. you
simply must discharge that girl She
has insulted you kansas City Star.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
WISCONSIN news
Important Events OF the Week
Around the Badger State.

Madison-Wisconsi surpasses all
states in the breeding Of Guernsey
cattle as indicated by the number of
Advanced Register records. held by
the breeders OF the Badger common
wealth. or the S.955 Advanced Res
lister records held by breeders in
thlrty-seven states Of the Union, 2,017
were made IN Wisconsin herds. The
nearest competitor is New York with
but 1.165 records. The Advanced
Register OF the American Guernsey
Cattle club IS a system of registry for
Guernsey cattle which is based on
merit in the production OF butter fat.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Mountain Cloud at Dawn" is the
subject chosen this year by the EN-
peror of Japan for the annual poetry
contest. In the days Of the KyotO
court, only court mobiles and poets
participated. buf now anyone can con-
tribute. The best poems are read to
the emperor. Verse making has al
ways been one Of the national pas
times of the Japanese people. En-
peror Neil used to compose n poem
every day, and his consort also left a
collection Of verses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
A SKIRT AND CURTAINS
WITH DIAMOND DYES

Each package of Diamond Dyes" con-
tains directions so simple any woman can
dive or tint her old. worn, faded things
new. Even il she has never dyed before,
she can put a new, rich color into shabby
skirts. dresses, waists, coats, stockings,
sweaters. coverings, draperies, hangings,
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-no other
kind-then perfect home dyeing Is guar
anteed. Just tell your druggist whether
the material you wish TO dye is wool or
silk. or whether il Is linen, cotton, or
mixed goods. Diamond Dyes never streak
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
The Way out.

He was a keen business man. but a
painfully poor golfer, and. despite con
slant calls upon the expert advice Of
his caddie. the greater part Of the
round had been badly fooled.
With the BAH lying in one of the
courses worst bunkers, he sat down
and tried TO cover his despair By q
pretense at consulting his diary be
fore repeating the old question, "What
would you advise, JamesF"
This time the caddie deliberately
misunderstood.
IF We cut straight frae here, sir, +"
he said, ven manage the 4:15 ex-
press"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Herbster-The 6-year-old thorough
bred Guernsey COW, Tricky Of Maple
Brock. No 6S,Sl9. owned by the DR..
Kleinhans stock farm. in the town of
Clover, Is claimed TO be the champion
dairy COW of all breeds in Bayfield,
county. She just completed a years
test. during which time she produced
129 pounds Of butter fat. and did so
without receiving anything but ordi-
nary care given all stock on the
kle.nhans farm.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Chippewa Falls--A farmer living
near Colfax. Dunn county. has for
warded 20 Assemblyman J. ID. Millar
a bill for S103.75 for alleged damages
10 his hen roost by skunks. which are
protected by state law. The farmer
says the skunks got in their nefarious
work because Il was illegal for him
TO protect his own property by shoot
ing them. Assemblyman Millar says
the bill Is perfectly valid but he fears
the number OF skunk claims may grow
20 bothersome proportions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Beloit-A new unofficial milk pro-
duction record for grade COW has
been set az Beloit by Kit, a 5-year-old
Holstein owned BY Rockwell and Kat
terhenry. a. J. Cramer, dairy husband
man OF the Wisconsin -Dairymen's
association. is authority for the worlds
record claim as result of Kits yield
OF 1884 pounds OF milk and S04.2
pounds of butter fat in the year
ending Jan. 16. 1923. This means that
Kit has produced 10.751 quarts of milk
during the year, or S1,O75 worth on
the basis OK 10 cents a quart.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Stevens Polnt-Three Wood county
youths. Chester Long, Lloyd Young
and Alvin Smith, alleged school burg
lars. were given sentences Of two
years each in the Green Bay reforma-
tory by Judge Byron b. Park in cir
cult court at Stevens Point, after all
had entered pleas of guilty. The trio
was alleged TO have broken into coun-
try schoolhouses in the towns of
Grand Rapids and Saratoga in Wood
county.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

"Jack has such a clever way Of fiat
sering one"
did he tell you you were beauti-
fulY
THAT wouldn't have been clever; he
told me he was scared 10 death lest
some movie manager should see me-
Boston Evening Transcript.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31
10 Have : clear. sweet So

Touch plmples, redneSs, roughness
or itching. If any, with Cuticura Oint-
ment, then battle with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Rinse, dry gently and
dust on a little Cuticura Talcum TO
leave a fascinating fragrance on skin.
Everywhere 25c each.-Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Madison-Inmates of penal institu
lions in Wisconsin show the only de
crease on the states institutions. ac
oording to figures released by the
state board OF coutrol. 4 marked In
crease was shown in the county in
sane asylums and a lesser increase in
the state asylums as compared with
1921. Homes for tie feeble minded
and state schools showed a slight
increase. The state and county tuber-
cular institutions remain the same.
The total number Of inmates in state
institutions, according to the report,
is 5.255 as compared with $50 in
1921. In the county institutions the
total is 5000. as compared with 1871
in 1921.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Fond du Lac-A community dinner
for farmers and merchants of Fond du
Lac county. at which Dean Russell of
the University Of Wisconsin college
of agriculture will be the principal
speaker. will be held in Fond du Lac
next month under the auspices of the
local Association of Commerce and a
committee of farmer representatives.
In addition to the program of interest
TO merchants and farmers. there will
be a meeting for farmers wives at
which problems of the rural home and
rural community work will be dis
cussed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

kee-Tuberculosis in hogs
caused the rejection OF more than p
per cent OF the total number slaugh-
tered at the three largest Wisconsin
packing plants during the first week
OF January. The total number slaugh-
tered in the packing plants which re-
ported was 36.ll6. OF this number
United States inspectors sent 1870 to
the fertilizer tanks because Of tUber-
Culosis infections.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Pure white and darkness are not
colors, but white and black objects
are commonly spoken of as colored,
although the former reflects and the
latter absorbs all the rays OF light
without separating them into colors.
properly so called.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Madison-Persons desiring 10 have
game fish planted in specified streams
OF the state are urged TO make imme-
date application TO the Wisconsin con-
servation commission, Madison, by
Brayton o. Webster, commissioner in
charge of fisheries. He said that only
in this way could their requests for
FISH be met. a larger supply of finger
lings will be available this year than
ever before TO meet most OF the appli-
cations for bass and trout.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Milwaukee - According TO figures
made public by the census bureau Of
the department Of commerce in Wash
ington. 81 persons met violent deaths
In Milwaukee in 1922. The deaths
from pneumonia were 466. or 155 more
than the number OF violent deaths.
In 1921 there were 337 violent deaths,
compared with $40 deaths from pneu-
monia, which was the chief cause.
The principal causes of deaths in Mil
waukee in 1922. aside from the figures
quoted are: Typhoid fever. il. and
tuberculosis, 293; whereas in 1921 the
figures given were: Typhoid fever. 9,
and tuberculosis, S2S.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

BE thankful 10 the fields. though
summers sweets lie dead. II was
their fleece that clothed you; their
green blades brought you bread
Frank L. Stanton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Superior-Upper Wisconsin is fast
being invaded by an army of large
gray timber wolves, from Canada,
Superior hunters, farmers and trap
pers assert, citing several attacks of
the BEASTS on men and killing Of
numerous wolves in the northern sec
ton OF the state within the last few
weeks. IL is believed the beasts are
being driven from Canadian solitudes
because of heavy SHOWS, cutting of
their supply OF food.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Rubber Boots.
Parents are beginning 70 learn the
advantages q rubbey boots for chill
dren. especially the shorter boots that
flare a little az the top. In wet
weather or after n heavy snow, II has
been found. the boots win hold n great
deal more water than shoes, goloshes
or rubbers. and viii hold IL a great
deal longer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Mr.. Howell-"Health is better than
wealth." Mrs. Powell-"NOt for your
prospective heirs"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Janesville-Dr. Wayne A. Mum
called the annual meeting of the
Guernsey breeders of Wisconsin and
Illinois at Madison Feb. 2. DIR. Mum
in his call emphasized the opportunity
for expanding the market for bred-for-
production healthy animals of the
breed. Harry Griswold, La Crosse, is
secretary and DR.. Mum president Of
the state association.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Madison-WithOut comment, Gov.
Blaine submitted TO the legislature a
summary of pardons and communal
tions granted by him TO state prisoners
during the first two years of his ad-
ministration. The report shows that
the governor granted thirty-one abso-
lutte pardons, ninety conditional par
dons and committed dfty-Ave SEN
fences.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Green Bay. T. Phillips. Green
Bay. was elected president of the Wis
oonsin Deaconess Hospital association
az the annual meeting Of the board Of
directors
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Madison-Freshmen at the Univer-
slty Of Wisconsin range in age from IA
TO 40. according 10 statistics compiled
by the state board OF education, Madi-
son. The majority Of students enter
the university al IS.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Appleton 49, Plans are practically
complete for the 1928 trip of the Law
renee College Mems Glee club, one Of
the foremost organizations of its
kind among colleges OF the country.
The trip. 10 be taken in March. viii
last three weeks and will carry the
group OF about forty men into all the
principal cities OF Wisconsin, northern
Illinois and portions Of Minnesota.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Lancaster-The county wide cam
paign TO sign up farmers. breeders
dairymen and live stock owners on a
petition TO the state health department
to establish Grant county for a bovine
tuberculosis drive. is going forward
.aggressively. While only a small part
OF the area has been heard from,
enough data is at hand to insure the
success OF the undertaking.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Bel0it-The first liquor jury in Rock
sounty to include a woman acquitted
N. ]. Finnerty. proprietor Of the South
GAINESVILLE hotel. The woman was Mrs.
Agnes McGavock. The jury scquitted
Finnerty on the second ballot Of two
counts. charging possession Of liquor
and maintaining a nuisance.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Stevens Point-The Portage County
Fish and Game Protective association
Endorsed a penalty of $500 for deer law
violations. instead of the present max
imum fine of $780, and expressed disap-
prevail of the movement to close the
season. A short open season with
higher penalties for all offenders was
recommended.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Green Bay-A delegation of ten
Brown county farmers viii be at
Madison the week Of Jan. 29-Feb. 3,
when an amalgamation OF dairy and
banking interests viii be carried out
for the purpose Of systematically adj
vertising Wisconsin dairy products. it
Is reported By County Agent J. n.
kayanaugh.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Madison-A total Of $50 columns Of
news was written for and published
In Madison newspapers last year by
students in a reporting class in the
Badger Course in Journalism.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

Whitewater-Fire Quilted the three
story Hollister-bldg. at Whitewater,
occupied by a drug store. dental par
Tor and beauty shop. causing loss esti-
mated al $4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-01-31

hinelander-County Agent A. ].
Brenn has arranged for farmers insti-
tutes in Oneida county during the
month Of March. Thus far dates have
been set for two day Institutes at
Harshaw, March and Z; Minocqua.
March s and 8; Three Lakes. March
10 and 16. Other dates will be ar.
ranged later.
Basketball claimed its
first victim Of the year in Wisconsin
when Claude p. Jockey, 10, member
of the Marinette high school FIVE, died
from a ruptured appendix suffered
while playing against the Stephenson,
Mich, high school at Marinette.
Fond du Iac-A war on roadhOuses
in Fond du Lac county is planned by
the Public Welfare association in an
effort TO clean up conditions that are
said to exist in some parts OF the
county.
htAN1Ad - SuN@N "ooNNA ANASoSh
Clarks0n, g., and nationally known as
lawyer, judge and religious teacher.
died at his home in Kenosha following
a short illness from intestinal trouble.
Appleton-Two women and four
men are in the county jail at Appleton
serving sentences OF 30 days each. inn
posed By Judge A. NJ. Spencer last
week. This is the largest number of
prisoners under sentence in the jail
al Appleton in many years.
Evening star., 1923-11-16

Sunday school institute this month
and members of the institute are
asked to attend the mass meeting on
Tuesday evening.
The session OF the synod Wednesday
morning also will be devoted to re-
1fgious education. Rev. Howard w.
Diller, dean of Bethlehem. is the
head of the organization for religious
education in the province of Wash
ington. He has published a report of
all that has been done for religious
education in the province since the
last synod meeting, and this report
will be distributed to the members of
the synod at Epiphany Tuesday. Rt.
Rev. DR.. William Cabell Brown, Bishop
of Virginia, will preside.
The afternoon session on November
21 will be devoted to social service
and the Thursday morning session
will be devoted to missions when Rt.
Rev. DR.. George w. Davenport, Bishop
of Easton, will. be the. principal
speaker. The session Thursday after
noon will he devoted to a conference
led by Lewis B. Franklin, treasurer
of the national council of the Episc6-
pal Church. who is responsible for
raising s2,000,00o a year for mis-
sionary work.
Evening star., 1923-11-16

tickets for 1900 disabled veterans
are desired. The following were ap-
pointed to consult with other civic
organizations: Robert Milans, Ty-
pothtetae; Harry ALTMAN. Board of
Trade; Charles w. Darr, Lions; w. p
Rayner, Kiwanis; b. A Baer, Cara
van; Harry S. Evans, Rotary, and Ru-
dolph Jose, Civitan.
Ticket scnlping Banned.
In order to prevent scalping in
tickets the committee announces that
the price of tickets will be 50 for the
grandstand and SO for the box seats
Inspector Evans said that the police
would prevent Scalpers from selling
tickets outside the ball park.
The following committee on public
ity was appointed: Isaac Cans, chair
man; w. p. Rayner. Joseph D. Drey-
fuss, NJ. A. Leese, Sidney West, B. A
Baer. Maj. j. Franklin Bell, Clark
Griffith, John A. Eckert and Charles
W. Darr.
1t was announced that r. Harris &
Co. had donated d silver trophy to be
presented to the winning team.
Evening star., 1923-11-16
SYNOD TO DISCUSS
CHURCH EDUCATION
Principal Speaker. at Epiph.
any Wednesday to Be
Rev. Dr.. Gardner.

Rev. w. L. DeVries. Phi D.. execu-
tive officer of thetboard Of religious
education in the diocese Of Washing
ton, announced today that religious
education will be the main topic un-
ing arranged by the synod Of the
province of Washington for Tuesday
evening. at the Church of the
Epiphany, at 8 O'Clock.
The principal speaker will be Rev.
DIR. William, E. Gardner, executive
secretary of the department of re-
ligious education of the national
council of the Episcopal Church.
There will be no meeting of the
Evening star., 1923-11-16
FIRST CLOTHING SENT
ORPHANS OF GREECE
Washington Committee Receives
Cable From Queen Asking
United States Aid.


The first shipment of clothing to
Athens for the 'fatherless children in
Greece has been sent by the WASH
ington committee. Gifts from the
people of America are being distrib-
futed at Athens. under the personal
direction Of the committee appointed
by Queen Elizabeth Of Greece, includ-
ing the American charge d'affaires
there.
The committee has received a cable
gram from Queen Elizabeth asking
the aid of the people of America by
assisting in the relief Of the starving
children of two million refugees,
whose suffering is becoming almost
Gifts of money NAV he sent tbroueb
the local treasurer Of the central
committee Col NJ. c.. Buckley, at the
Army and Navy Club, and gifts of
clothing for children Of all ages, as
well as materials to be, made into
Evening star., 1923-11-16
meet, o'clock, in Juvenile Court roo

! meet, o'clock, in Juvenile Court room
! TRANSPORTATION annual bazaar an
Christmas sale at hall Of chapel, Gala
tin street, west of 14the Program.
! Annual bazaar of the woman's Gull
Of the Church Of the Incarnation fror
il am. to 10 pm. at Ebbitt Hotel. Car
! party. Repeated tomorrow.
signal officers at the Graham build
! ing, 14th and f streets northwes.
/ Lieut.. Col. Alvin c. Voris. Signs
Corps, Office of the chief signal Off
Ger, Will talk on use of Signal Corn
in Combat"
: There will be an assembly of reserv
versity Masonic Club. Mount Pleas
ant Lodge Hall, 14th and Kenyo.
streets northwest. $50 o'clock.
The Park View Woman's Club Wi
meet, o'clock, in Park View Schoo
Speakers: Capt. Julius /. Peyser am
Miss Grace L. Townshend.
A screen version of THE Blue Bird
of Business Women's Council in Iectur
room of Church of the Covenant.
TODAY.
The North Carolina Society's office
o'clock. in room Ala, Union Trust build.
ing.
DR.. w. J. Showalter will give exposf
ton of Sunday school lesson, 44
o'clock. at 1911 street, Y. w. c. A.
Evening star., 1923-11-16
POCKETBOOK sNATCHEp.

Miss Rose White of 1920 R street
northwest reported to the police of
the eighth precinct station last night
that colored boy, about seventeen
years old, had snatched her pocket
book from her arm while she was
walking down v street near New
hampshire avenue. In it We're four
81 bills and some trinkets of little in
trinSic value