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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

In a copy Of the Providence Gazette
issued during the Colonial period ap-
pears an amusing item of local news,
which, If literally adhered to, doubt
less would have devastated d portion
of New England of it's household cats.
The copy of the paper bears the date
of November %, 1867, and one readily
discerns that the residents of that
Rhode Island city regarded them
selves at the time as loyal subjects of
George LII. The article reads: "A
number of householders in this town
will engage to supply the public with
the article of Catskins of American
breed, not inferior to British ones, for
making Muffs and Tippets. There
are at this time a large number of
his majesty's American cats, finely
colored and spotted, who are bad
mousers and now ready to be sacri-
feed for the good purpose of muffs
and tippets, and 1t is hoped that all
persons who wish well to America
will give the preference 10 his ma
jesty's catskins before those of for
eign growth. AS muffs and tippets
are thought to be of the first impor-
lance. It would be well worth the con-
sideration of all lovers of this coun-
try whether we ought not to encour-
age the use and consumption OF our
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

Among the new fabrics for fall
some are new and some are not. Some
are very old friends with entirely
new names. There are some also
which are old friends, but so changed
is their appearance that for mo-
ment we seem to have merely bow
ing acquaintance, until we examine
them more closely. But whatever the
appearance of the material we are sure
to find on touching it that 1t is al
ways softer and more pliable to the
touch.
We seldom hear anyone say any
thing about blue serge now. 1t goes
by a half-dozen different names, and,
while it has lost none of its warmth,
it seems much more closely woven,
and is decidedly lighter in weight.
Other weaves, like wool reps and
wool crepes, have divided honors to
some extent and tricotine has also APP
peareG in the one-piece frocks that
used to know only serge.
What is said of serge is equally
true of the materials of suede-like
surface. One seldom hears the word
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

he looked up dehantly and with a
short, forced laugh.
Suppose know him or don't know
him." he asked with his old insolence,
whose business is it?''
But Judith was giving her attention
to Poker Face now.
Where did you get that white
pigeon you turned loose this morn
ing?" she asked crisply.
Caught it," was the quiet answer.
"How?"
with my hams"
"Why?'
"Jus' for fun
did you know that pigeons could
carry hog cholera on their feet?"
mo. But I wouldn't have been
afraid, not bein' a hawg."
Dcnley Uttered. Poker Face looked
unconcerned.
'Take that man Donley into the
hail." Judith said to Lee. "See II he
has got any pigeon feathers sticking
to him anywhere, inside his shirt,
probably. If you need any help, say
SOL
Very gravely Bud Lee put hand
on Donley's shoulder.
"Cone ahead, stranger" he said
quietly.
'eYou go to HI" cried Donley,
springing away.
Bud Lees hand was on him, and
though he struggled and cursed and
threatened he went with Lee into the
hallway. Trip, watching through the
open door, smiled. Donley was on his
back, Lees knees on his chest.
'I'll tell you one thing, stranger"
Bud Lee was saying to him softly, as
his hand tore open Donleys shirt,
you open your dirty mouth to cuss
just once more in Miss Sanford's pres
ence and I'll ruin the looks of your
face for you. Now lie still, will your"
Connect me with the Bagley
ranch" Judith directed the Rocky
Mountain operator THAT'S right,
isn't it, Door
"Yes," answered Trip. "That's the
nearest case of cholera"
Hello" said Judith when the con-
nection had been established. "Mr.
Bagley? This is Judith Sanford, Blue
Lake ranch. I've got a case Of hog
cholera here, too. / want some infor-
nation"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Interior of Coat Should Be
Soft, Attractive, Service
able and Easy.

Did you ever "buy coat for its lin
ingY inquiries a fashion correspond
ent In the Kansas City Star.
Then you're probably a devotee OF
lovely Innings. You know that if you
buy a. handsome lining for wrap,
you are sure to see that the wrap IT.
self and the gown you wear under II
do not cheaper the lining. Every
garment you have, however simple Ia
style, must 'live up" to that lining.
So, as you pause at the lining coun-
ter, select your material with an eye
to beauty as well as durability. 1t Is
generally economical, anyway, to get
as good a lining as you can afford.
But it is also quite possible to get an
inexpensive one that will both look
and wear well.
The best economy is to buy guar
anteed silk for your lining provided
you can afford one of good quanty.
A good grade of some well-wearlng
and good-looking mercerized cotton
cloth, however, is infinitely prefer
able to a cheap silk.
Foulards and crepe de chine are
rather expensive, but they are among
the best of lining silks, since they are
usually durable as we'll as beautiful.
Satin, like silk, is lovely If 1t Is
good satin. But loosely woven satin
scatches on everything" Here, again,
If you cannot afford the best, you Will
do well to choose your lining from
mercerized materials in satin weave.
Sateen, for instance, will not only
outwear many a coat, but may be had
in quite handsome effects.
Since your lining should be COM
Portable as well as ornamental, you
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Lingerie Ribbon Strap
Gift for Brides Shower

A lingerie strap made Of ribbon will
make an attractive gift for a brides
shower. The strap y put around the
piles Of lingerie, and Keeps the differ
ent garments in neat separate piles In
the drawer. 1t may also be used in
the linen closet for keeping the linen
pieces stacked together. To make the
strap get piece of ribbon two inches
wide and yard and three-quarters
long. After forming loop with the
ribbon the ends are run through
casing which is made from two pieces
of cardboard as follows: Cut two
pieces Of cardboard two inches long
and an inch and q half wide. Cover
these pieces on both sides with white
ribbon or silk. Work a little cross
stitch pattern on the silk which is to
forn the top side in the same color
as the ribbon from which the strap is
made. Sew the two pieces Of covered
cardboard together by overcasting the
edges at the top and bottom, leaving a
casing through which to run the ends
Of the ribbon.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

One noticeable difference in the
wooden fabrics this year is the absence
of any sheen of any kind whatsoever.
The only exception to this is an oc-
casional piece of broadcloth with its
smooth satin-Iike surface. Silks are
lust the opposite on their surfaces.
Satins, bengalines and failles, alpaca
and new silks, called by different
names, are glossy and lustrous. Satin
has not the mirrored effect that is
deeper and handsomer looking. Benga-
line and faille have quite a high
finish, while alpaca is more glossy
and less likely to wrinkle than it
has been
Both the wool and the silk pile fab
RIGS are much more serviceable than
they were when they were first intro
duced. And when we remember that
duvetyn, shortly after the war period,
was from $12 to $50 yard, and none
too durable at that, we can see how
wonderfully improved both in looks
and service all the materials of this
nature have become.
Some of the new plaids have soft
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

you want to know, because ! didn't
banker for the job when / found out
who was runnin it."
Meaning me? A girl? That it?"
"You guessed It,"
"Who told you was running the
outftT' she demanded suddenly, her
eyes hard on his. 'You must have
found that out pretty soon! Who told
your"
Donley hesitated, his eyes running
from her to the other faces about him,
resting longest upon the expression
less, dead-looking eyes of Poker Face.
"What difference does it make who
told me?" he snapped.
Answer me-" she commanded.
"Who told your
"WeI," said Donley, "he did. Poker
Face told me-
"Who told you that his name was
Poker Face?' Judith shot the question
at him.
Donley moved scuf1ing foot back
and forth, stirring uneasily. That he
was lying, no one there doubted; that
he was but poor liar after all was
equally evident.
you, amt got no call to keep me
here" he said at last. II amt goin' to
answer questions all day.
you'll answer my questions if you
don't want me to turn you over to
Emmett Sawyer in Rocky Bend!' she
told him coolly. "How did you know
this man was called Poker Face? Did
you know him befoDe?"
Donley's eyes went again, furtive
and swift, to Poker Face. But so did
all other eyes. Poker Face gave no
sign.
"Yes," answered Donley, taking
refuge at last upon the solid basis of
truth.
did you know this manY' Judith
asked then of Poker Face, turning
suddenly on him.
NO. said Poker Face.
Donley, having guessed wrong,
flushed and dropped his. head. Then
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Birds of the Night

Nighthawks and whippoorwills work
chiefly at night, when most other birds
are off duty, and at daybreak their
work is taken up by the swifts and
swallows. These birds are provided
with big scoopnet mouths, and a& they
swing through the air over wide areas
of country they scoop up almost IN
believable numbers of insects.
&oming pigeons probably are closer
to the human family than any other
form of winged life. The birds have re
markable intelligence. They mate in
pairs and the female of each union has
exercised her right of suffrage to the
extent that the male helps her in
Matching out the eggs and in caring for
and feeding the young.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

dear old goosie! And poor old Jose.
She'll get something on him yet. I
wonder why she"
Suddenly Judith broke off. She was
standing in front of tall mirror, still
only half-dressed. AS she looked into
the bright face of the smiling girl in
the glass, a sudden change came.
Pigeons Doc Trip had said that Ire
vors haA got them; had remarked on
the incongruity of a man like Trevors
caring for little cooling birds. 1t was
rather odd. Carrier-pigeons- carrier
Judith whipped on her dressing gown
again and, slipper1ess, her warm, bare
feet pat-patting upon the cold surfaces
Of the polished floors, she ran to the
office.
"Send Jose to me- she called to
Mrs. Simpson. In the office. | want
him immediately"
A warm glow came into Mrs. Simp-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Woolly Goats

Deep-piled materials are first favor
ties in autumn coats. Some have
large overchecks of still deeper pile.
And fur is used wherever it may be-
applied. A coat of tobacco brown
cloth with q self-colored overcheck In
mohair, shows a very straight, SIM
pie line and has a double collar Of
tipped opossum. Suits, though they
will always have their admirers, are
rapidly giving place to the long coat.
and the motor car is blamed as the
soft woolly coat is fine for wear when
motoring.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Be Careful When
Choosing Lining

will avoid any material that would
be rough or "scratchy" against the
neck and arms. The durability Of
stiff Innings is uncertain, too, so soft
ness is, in general, the first thing to
look for in Innings
Firm weave, which will not permit
of "roughing up" and pulling, is next:
and then, don't forget that your coat
lining must have a fast color. for
the protection of the gowns and
blouses you wear underneath 1t. Test
the fastness of the color by rubbing
a white handkerchief over the cloth.
If any color comes off on your hand
kerchief, you may be sure that fric-
ton and perspiration would mean the
ruination of any garments that come
in contact with the material.
All in all, the requirements of a
desirable lining, whether expensive or
not. are that it should be soft. at
tractive, serviceable, not easily
crushed, and, above all, comfortable.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
POKER FACE

SYNOPSIS.-Bud Lee, horse
foreman of the Blue Lake ranch,
convinced Bayre Trevors, man
ager, Is deliberately wrecking
the property owned by Judith
Sanford, a young woman, her
cousin. Pollock Hampton, and
Timothy Gray, decides to throw
up his job Judith arrives and
announces she has bought Gray's
share in the ranch and will run
It. She discharges Trevors, after
shooting him twice in self-de-
Tense. The men on the ranch
dislike taking orders from a
girl but by subduing a vicious
horse and proving her thorough
knowledge of ranch life, Judith
wins the best of them over. Lee
decides to stay, for while at
least. Judith becomes convinced
that her veterinarian, Bill Crow
dy, is treacherous. She discharges
him and gets back Doc Trip,
her dead fathers man. Pollock
Hampton, part owner, comes to
stay "for good" Trevors accepts
Hampton's invitation to visit the
ranch. Judith's messenger is held
up and. robbed Of the monthly
pay roll Bud Lee goes to the
city for more money, getting
back safely with it, though his
horse is killed under him. Both
he and Judith see Trevors' hand
in the crime. Hog cholera, hard
to account for, breaks out on the !,
ranch. Judith and Lee investi-
gate the scene of the holdup. A
cabin in a flow planted clear
ing excites Judith's admiration.
It is Lees, though he does not
say so. They are fired on from
ambush, and Lee wounded. An
swering the fire, they make for
the cabin. Here they find Bill
Crowdy wounded Dragging him
into the building, they find he
has the money taken from Ju-
dith's messenger. They are. be-
sieged in the cabin all night.
Hampton arrives in time to drive
the attackers off and captures
Shorty who later escapes from
the ranch. Judith tells Bud Lee
her financial troubles and he says
he'll stick.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Old Friends Are Found Among New Fabrics

"duvetyn" any more and in reality
there is very little of that fabric, as
we knew it, seen anywhere. But some
Of the new fawn-skin fabrics snow
about hairs breadth of change from
duvetyn; they are thinner, lighter and
more supple, while losing none Of their
warmth. Certainly there are all kinds
Of fabrics for coat and frock in the
pile kinds, but that pile is not so high
and not so thick. 1t looks as If it
might have been clipped down and
smoothed off. Even where there are
checks or cords in the material the
blocks do not rise so high from the
surface, except in some of the sports
materials
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Gro BE coNTINUED.)
Lost Talent

A great deal OF talent is lost in the
world for the want of little courage.
Every day sends to their graves num-
Der of obscure men who have only re-
NAMED in obscurity because their
timidity has prevented them from max
ing a first effort; and who, If they
could have been induced to begin.
would in all probability have gone
great lengths in the career of fame.
The fact is that, to do anything in this
world worth doing, we must not stand
back shrinking and thinking of the
cold and danger, but jump in and
scramble through as well az We can
Rev. Sydney Smith
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
CHAPTER TX
Poker Face and a White
PIGEON.

Mrs. Simpson had made discovery
1t was epoch-making. 1t was tremen
dous Nothing short of that SO, al
the very least, Mrs Simpson was pre-
pared to maintain stoutly in the face
of possible ridicule.
One morning, very early, Mrs. Simp-
son, from the thick curtains of the liv-
ing room, saw Jose proving around
suspicious-like in the courtyard!" She
had sensed Jose's dislike, and thrilled
at the sight She always thrilled tC
Jose. The half-breed had gone silent
ly, "sneaking-like, by Judiths outer
door. He had paused there, listening
He had gone back to the courtyard
hesitating, pretending that he was
| looking at the roses! Such a ruse on
| the part of so black-hearted villain
inspired in the scarcely breathing Mrs
Simpson a vast disgust. AS if he
could fool her like that, pottering
around among the roses.
She, too. sought to move silently In
his wake, though under. her ample
weight the veranda creaked audibly
Still, making less noise than usual
she peered through the lilacs. She
saw Jose at the base Of the knoll, go
| ing swiftly toward the stables. She
saw another man who, evidently, was
a third Of the gang and who, of
course, had risen early to creep out of
the mems clubhouse before the others
were awake, to meet Jose.
Screening herself behind the lilacs,
her heart throbbing as 1t had not done
for many long year, she watched.
Jose and the other man did not meet
Jose stopped. The two exchanged few
words too low for Mrs. Simpson to hear
at that distance. But she made out that
the other man had something in his
hand, something white. A pigeon
For, suddenly released, it f1uttered out
Of the mans hands and, circling high
above Mrs Simpsons head, flew to
join the other birds cooling on the
housetop!
"A carrier-pigeon gasped Mrs
Simpson. Taking message to the
other cutthroats y
From that instant there was nc
doubt in her mind. This fitted in too
well with her many suspicious not to
be the cIew she had sought long and
increasingly.
Jose went on, the man from the
bunk-house went back to it, and Mrs
Simpson fed to the house and FASTENED
excitedly to Judith's room. Judith
rudely awakened, came hurriedly tc
her door in her dressing gown, her eye
lids heavy with sleep. When she
heard, she laughed.
"You dear old goosel" cried Judith
joyously. II just love you to death
You put fresh interest into life."
Despite Mrs. Simpsons earnest pro.
tests, Judith Rugged her and pushed
her out again, saying that since she
was awake now she would want hel
breakfast just as soon as she could
get it. The housekeeper shook hel
head and retreated heavily.
you've got to show some folks q
man cutting their throats," she nut.
tered to herself, before they'll believe
it. 1t is carrier pigeon and / know
1t, And that Black Spanish-ugh
He makes my blood curdle, just to look
at him p
"Carrier-pigeons! !" laughed Judith
as she began hurried dressing. "The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

The newest buckles for afternoon
shoes are made Of composition that
strongly resembles ivory. These
buckles are square and some Of them
have Egyptian motifs etched upon
them. They are attractive with brown
shoes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

Colonists Called on to "Trade" at Home

own catskins in preference of all
others. The learned assure us that
the American catskins are vastly SUI
perior to those of Europe, being of
finer fur and more beautifully varie-
gated with spots and streaks.''
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

do you think we are quite safe here
now, Mr.. Lee?'
To herself Judith was saying: "Just
the type to be Bud Lees ideal lady |"
When they left the cabin, an hour
later Judith challenged Hampton to
a ride and so left Marcia and Bud Lee
to follow leisurely.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Nightrobe De Luxe

The nightrobe de luxe Is Of blue
silk crepe, with sash of reversible,
Tiny pink rosebuds are strewn the
length of the sash and large pink
rose decorates each ribbon end
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Combined With Black

Royal blue and white are the colors
most frequently combined with the
fashionable black. Flat crepes anc
the satin back crepes predominant
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Absence of Any Sheen Noticeable in woolens

wool foundation plaided with a silk
thread. One in navy blue plaided in
cherry red Is very pretty and very
smart in street frock.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23
Qualities Mixed

The web of our life is of a min
gled yarn. good and Ill together
ShakeSp are.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-10-23

1t looks as if Poker Face
might know something about the
hog cholera. Is he the traitoA
at the ranch?
Evening star., 1924-01-01
Other Goats at Enormous

(5 Fur.rmmed and plain coats $3.50 to s397 values $500
(43 Fur.mmed plain coats s3975 S49 values S2895
(25 plain COATS s4975 s6975 valmes
(l9 Furmmed COATS SI25OO SL395O vaues $3.50
(15 coats $4,000 S175OO uaues $9o5O
(3 Coats formerly priced SI85OO S25OOO $125OO
III Black embroidered coat collar cuffs uvas $780, $I49
Evening star., 1924-01-01
ONLY 1922 ALIENS
CAN ENTER U. S. NOW
Twenty-Five Countries Have Ex-
hausted Quotas-339, 1881 Have
Come This Year.
GERMANY UNDER ITS TOTAL
Eleven Other Nations Are Still
Sending Immigrants.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January Twenty
nine countries have exhausted their
annual immigration quota allotments
for the fiscal year of 1923-24. Henry
II. Curran, immigration commissioner
at Ellis Island, announced. Only
twelve quotas have not been filled.
Mr.. Curran's figures show that of
the combined allotments OF 357,S0S
granted to foreign countries, a total
of 339,3S1 immigrants have entered
the United States during the past six
months, leaving a balance of 1S,422
admissions to the twelve countries. .
The Bremen, from Germany, an
chored at Gravesend bay today, the
first liner to arrive with aliens seek
ing entrance under the January quota.
She brought 232 second-class paSsen-
gers and 574 steerage. None was in
first cabin.
Seven other ships Expected.
Seven other vessels were expected
to anchor in quarantine after mid
night last night, bringing approx
mately $500 immigrants, OF whom the
majority are German.
These vessels are: The Byron,
from Patras; the Mongolia, Tyr
rhenia, Mount Clay, Albert Ballen
and the Orca, from Hamburg, and
Rochambeau. from Havre.
There will be no racing to quar-
antine, the time of the ships arrival
being based upon the hour they pass
Ambrose lightship. The Bremen will
be the first vessel permitted to cross
the imaginary line into quarantine,
thus gaining priority in the examina-
tion of her aliens.
Soon Close Germnny's Quota.
1t is expected that Germany will
exhaust her annual quota before jan
uary Is. The twenty-nine countries
whose quotas have been depleted are:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Danzig,
Finland, Fiume, Great Britain, Greece,
Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg. Neither
lands, Poland, Portugal, Rumania,
Russia, Spain; Switzerland, other
Europe, Palestine, Syria, Turkey,
other Asia, Africa, Egypt. Atlantic
Islands, Australia, New Zealand and
Pacific Islands.
The twelve remaining countries
will be permitted to bring in the fol-
lowing number of aliens: Armenia,
102; Czechoslovakia, 1859; Denmark,
2,041; Esthonia, 900; France, 1881;
Germany, 6.101: Hungary, 1874; Zee
land. 81; Latvia. 1SS; Norway, 2,015;
Sweden. 1,197, and Jugoslavia, 1.7o7.