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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
BIG GAINS
For New York Fur Workers
In New Agreement

New York, Establishment of an
unemployment fund, a 1914 percent
increase on all minimum rates, an ap-
prentice system and regulations for
contracting shops are features of an
agreement between officers of the or
ganized fur manufacturers associa-
ton. Both parties have submitted the
contract to their membership for ap-
provel
"This is a splendid victory" said
General President Kaufman of the
international Fur Workers. "Our con-
ference with the manufacturers has
also resulted in an understanding that
in addition to the three-months' provi-
sion for division of work, the con-
ference committee in the fur industry
is to devise means in emergency situa.
tions in the trade to mitigate or re.
, duce employment.
This agreement not only calls fol
substantial gains, but is along con.
structive lines. 1t is industrial states.
manship, and indicates what workers
, may accomplish and what problems
they may consider when thoroughly
organized"
President Gompers wired his con
gratulations to President Kaufman OF
the successful ending of the fur work
ers' negotiations. Permit me to ten
der congratulations upon this excel
lent outcome of your efforts" said the
| A. F. of L. executive.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
WHAT OUR SCHOOLS DID IN
The WASTE PAPER SALE

paper SALE conducted by public schools is
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
WASHINGTONS
TOMB

- REAT kings of old have wrapped
VY them round In state,
And, clothed in splendor. yielded
up their breath.
Dreaming q monarch's fame should
outlast Death,
And gold and Jewels stay the hand of
Fate.
The treasures of the earth have decked
their tombs;
With amber, topaz, diamonds and jade
Have skillful craftsmen their dark
house iinlaid,
AS though their jeweled CLEAN might
light Deaths glooms.
Yet have kings slept the centuries
away.
Their names forgotten and their
glories dim;
And no mans lips have named the
name of him
Who walked as walks . god, little
day.
But thou. q Country's honor and it's
pride.
How void Of spIendor is thy sleeping
For no mans hand has skill enough
to trace
The story Of thy worth. thy grave be-
SIDE
Yet here shall gather through all pass
Ing days.
SO long as men shall reverence the
true,
Children and children's children, to
renew
Thy Country's homage In their heart
felt praise.
Sleep thou serenely on the earth's soft
breast:
Better than radiant gems or dazzling
gold
Our love and reverence about thee
fold;
In nobler state what king would ask to
rest?
Lois whittlesey.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
COMPERS FOR BONUS
Says Adjusted Compensa-
ton For Veterans Must
Not Be Evaded

By International Labor News Service
Washington. - Adjusted compen-
sation for veterans of the World War
is not to be forgotten, even if certain
politicians find it convenient to evade
the ISSUE" said President Samuel
Gompers of the American Federation
of Labor.
He continued:
"It has been shown repeatedly
that adjusted compensation can be
provided without disturbing the
finances of the country and we are
certain that is the case. But we are
perfectly willing to disturb certain
kinds of financial arrangements. We
are perfectly willing, unlike Mr.. Mel
Ion, to see proper surtax and a
proper excess profits tax imposed. TIC
propose reductions of these taxes Of
the rich and to opposal at the same
time indicates nothing but measure
of justice to the veterans of the war
"At this moment the Senate is
properly immersed in the Teapot
Dome scandal investigation. But de-
votion to public duty on one issue
does not excuse forgetting every
other issue.
''It took most of the senators a
year to wake up to the Teapoe Dome
and Elk Hill scandal. Labor de-
manded investigation a year ago. 1t
likewise supported adjusted compen-
sation year or more ago and it will
stick to the issue another year if
necessary. Congress will not be al
lowed to forget the demands of JUS
tice in behalf Of the men who did the
fighting that won the war"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
EUROPE PLEDGES
SUPPORT

By International Labor News Service
Mexico City,-El Universal pub
fishes the following:
The Mexican Federation of Labor is
in receipt of communication from
the International Federation of Trade
Unions, Of Amsterdam, Holland, ex-
pressing it's support of the Mexican
Federation of Labor in it's efforts to
cooperate with the Mexican Govern
ment to crush the de la Huerta rebell-
ion, and that, accordingly, circular
has been issued to all the organiza-
tions affiliated with the Amsterdam
International recommending that they
do everything possible to prevent the
shipment of war material from Eur
ope to the rebel forces of Mexico.
The Executive Committee of the
Mexican Federation Of Labor express
ed the brlief that with the co-opera-
tion of the American Federation of
Labor in the United States and that of
the European labor organizations, it
will be practically impossible for the
rebels to obtain armaments.
The action of the international Fed
GRAFTON of Trade Unions is the result
of an appeal to that organization from
the Pan-American Federation of La
bor
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
TO CURB STRIKE
BREAKERS

Jefferson City, Mo.-The importa-
tion of strikebreakers into this state
will be outlawed if the legislature
approves bill introduced by Repre-
sentative j. Scott Wolff. The act pro-
vides that workers shall not be trans
ported to any strike area for purposes
of employment unless they are. in
formed Of the strike and its causes.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22

Charlotte, N. C.-There are so many
applicants for employment at the new
Ford plant here that the company
has displayed this sign: "No labor
is wanted"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22
ANOTHER One!
Fake Shoe Union" Dropped
By Workers

Boston,-The so called united shoe
workers of America" reorganization
dual to the bone fide Boot and Shoe
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-02-22

Philadelphia.-An excess of build
ing laborers in this city is being used
by the contractors to lower working
conditions. This excess is also found
in the metal trades.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
BROWN HENS PRIDE

Drown HEN was very much sur
prised one morning when she re-
turned from her breakfast to find in
her nest, which she had left with three
eggs in it, five very large brown eggs.
Her eyes popped open with wonder
ment for minute as she gazed at the
handsome eggs, but her pride soon got
the better of her surprise and she said
to herself, Il must have been mistaken.
That is all there is about it, for here
are the eggs and this is the nest !
have been sitting on.
Anyway, why shouldn't the eggs
be brown? NY feathers are brown
and think it very good taste to lay
brown eggs and such beauties. too.
'But, of course" and here Brown
Hen tossed her head with pride, "of
course, I have always laid large eggs.
but somehow these seem to be- the
largest / ever remember; the chicks
from this batch should make all the
other hens very envious."
Brown Hen could not sit still. She
had to hop off her nest every little
while to look at those big eggs and
once when she was admiring the eggs
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-cIucked and squawked in Vain"


old Speckled Hen was passing and
Brown Hen called to her to look at
the handsomest eggs she ever saw.
Speckled Hen looked into Brown
Hens nest and then she looked at
Brown Hen seconds Don't you
know what those eggs are?" she asked.
IF you take my advice, and am old
enough to know, you will peck every
one of them and get them out Of your
nest. Then make nest In some place
that cannot be found until you have
Matched your chicks
"Spoil those wonderful eggs?" said
Brown Hen. "You are jealous, Speck-
led Hen, and you want me to de-
stroy them. l shall do nothing of the
kind" and Brown Hen jumped on
her nest again and looked after Spec
killed. Hen with angry eyes.
you won't be so proud when you
see those chicks" was Speckled Hens
parting shot.
One morning Brown Hen proudly
showed herself with five little chicks
in the barnyard. Brown Hen was the
only one that did not notice that her
children's feet were queer.
Madam, would see DR.. Drake If
Iwere you,' said old White Hen, your
children do not seem to walk as
chickens should They waddle bit"
"Envious,' said Brown Hen to her.
self Then she said aloud, my chill
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dren are more graceful than most
chicks, White Hen. that's all.''
But when old Granny Duck spied
Brown Hen and her family she began
to quack. what do you mean by
strutting around here with my grand
childrenY she asked. Cant you hatch
out a brood of hen chickens instead
of mixing into our famiIy?"
"What do you mean?' inquired
Brown Hen, so surprised she didn't
know what else to say.
II mean," said Granny Duck, 'that
those chicks you are so proudly show
ing around here are ducks"
I don't believe IT, said Brown Hen.
you are jealous because l have such
handsome children. That is ALL"
"Wait and see.' said Granny, wad-
ding away.
A short time after this Brown Hen
was walking around by the duck pond
and away ran her children and into
the pond they went while poor Brown
Hen clucked and squawked in vain try
ing to call them back.
what did / tell you?" said Granny
Duck, swimming along beside the
ducklings. 81 knew our children the
minute | saw them"
II told you So" cackled White Hen.
you let the farmer fool you. l
would just like to see him try that on
me. I'd peck every big brown egg ]
found in my nest before would be
seen with a brood of ducklings."
Poor Brown Hen, there was no use
saying anything now for there were
her big children swimming out on the
pond She had been fooled and her
tail feather dropping. she walked sadly
away to hide under the currant bushes.
feeling she could never again hold up
her head in that barnyard.
70 by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
DiscoUerer Of Tut's Tomb
Searched for MANY Years

Back Of all the news about that
prominent Egyptian ruler. ut-Ankh-
Amen, has been the unceasing effort
of Howard Carter, who spent 80 years
searching for the tomb of the mon
arch now known to the civilized world
far better than any other king that
ever held the scepter in the Nile
valley. Americans played a large
part in the eventual discovery of
the great archaeological treasure I'M
earthed by the English Psychologist,
which lends a peculiar interest to his
visit here. The thoughtless who look
merely at the results Of such long,
tedious and costly hunts as that for
the tomb Of Tut-Ankh-Amen fail to
take into consideration the heroic pa
thence that is willing to spend a life
time without any certainty of a final
reward, such as came to Mr.. Carter
when he opened the unlooted tomb.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05

changed to EIeazer and was applied to
Aaron's eldest surviving son.
Following this bit of chronological
history, Eliza would seem more likely
the feminine of EleaZar than a mere
contraction of Elizabeth. The latter
explanation, however. is most general
ly adhered to. due, perhaps. to the in
fiuence of Elizabethan poetry and
drama, which endeavored to improve
on the name of the good queen, by
terming her Eliza.
The popularity and prevalence of
Eliza became widespread early in the
Nineteenth centur-, and there are fire.
quent instances of both names being
given in baptism to different children
In the same family
The aquamarile is Eliza's talfsmanic
gem. 1t promises her travel and
change, and MANY friends. Saturday
is her lucky day and 2 her lucky num-
Der.
90 by Wheeler Syndicate. Inc.)
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Have You This Habit?
By Margaret Morrison
JOHN VAN TRIM, JR.

John VAN TRIM, JR., was assistant
) business manager in the big office,
and, when his chief learned that Johns
wife was expecting her first baby he
asked the Van Trims to spend a week
end out Of town with him and his sis
ter. The night Of their arrival was
hot and breathless. Mrs. Van Trim
appeared for dinner in simple, fresh
looking dress, open becomingly at the
neck. that set off her pretty fair hair
Her husband, who had arrived from
the city on the same train, came In
wearing his business suit, his collar
wilted, his trousers needing pressing.
his hair disheveled.
Afterward the chief spoke of charm
Ing Mrs. Van Trim, but when his sister
suggested asking out the young couple
again, he was silent. She answered
his unspOken comment:
1T wasn't very worldly wise of the
boy to come In so dragged-looking. my
dear; but there wasn't much time, and
he must have been hot and tired"
That's just my objection" replied
the chief. eff by this time Van Trim
can't manage, In spite of obstacles, to
be presentable on a visit to his boss,
he hasn't the brains I'm looking for"
Nevertheless, the chiefs sister kept
in touch with the Van Trims. One day.
five years later, when her brother
asked her what she knew of their tor
tunes, she had to admit that John had
gone down hill. For she was remem-
bering his baggy knees, his unpublished
shoes, his frayed cravat and soiled col
lar and neglected nails. What might
have beea explained as mere" lazi-
ness FIVE years before was actual
slovenliness now.
Then the chief retired and he and
his sister went abroad to live. Years
later they returned for a visit One
day the new. president of the old Goa
Germ came out to see them. He was
distinguished, energetic, courteous gen.
tleman of forty-five or fifty. They re
membered him as a clerk working un-
der John Van Trim, and they asked
him what he knew of the Van Trims.
He hesitated. "A sad thing" he said,
finallsS Evan Trim simply didn't make
good We kept him on as long as we
possibly could. but at last he became
so seedy, mentally and physically, that
people would stare at him when they
came into the office He looked like a
tramp We simply had to drop him."
HAVE YOU THIS HABIT?
90 by Metropolitan Newspaper seryice.l
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Age 81 Has Tragic Meaning
for Average Man or Woman
u. S. Life Tables show health span extends only
from is to 31-EarningS fall off
rapidly after 40

Physical freedom and full vigor-
what are they worth to youS This is a
question the average American can
answer from his own bitter experience
for at age 81 the average American
begins to slip. After 40 his earning
power drops off rapidly. These ap-
palling facts are shown by the United
States Life Tables, 1920.
Age 81 The age at which men and
women should be entering their period
of greatest usefulness and happiness /
The beginning Of the supposed "prime
of life"
Not the prime Of life. The age Of
decay What causes contribute to
this fearful conditions
Unwise eating. Sleeplessness. The
loading of the body with drug stimu-
lants, which appear to give added
energy, but actually boroso this
energy from the body's own reserve.
Every school child is taught to
avoid stimulants. Most mothers en-
force the mo-cofee rule for children.
Then comes maturity-and the squan-
dering of the reserve strength which
the body has stored up. Figures show
that the average American is able to
stand the pace just 1s years. Then,
with half his life yet before him, he
hits the down grade.
Medical literature Classics caffein
as a poison. Like strychnin, it is
sometimes by doctors given in cases OF
heart failure. The average cup of cof-
fee contains the usual dose Of caffein
administered in these cases.
Coffee contributes no nourishment to
the body. Its only virtues, as q bever-
age, are its warmth and flavor. A hot,
appetizing, drUgless drink is benefit
with every meal
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
MARE-BROWED MEN

ssNH ARE-BROWED men are de-
lVl scribed as those whose eyebrows
meet above the nose. LII many Sec
tons of this country and Canada 1t Is
considered unlucky to meet such
man when starting on journey, going
hunting, or about TO engage In any
new enterprise. The superstition Is
patiently form of the superstition OF
the evil eye which. having come down
to us through unnumbered centuries
is as potent now In some countries as
1t ever was. In Italy and in the Lee
want, for instance. the belief in the
evil eye is taken as matter of course
and few there be In those lands who
would question it. The superstition
as whole has already been dealt with
in this series. That the mare-browed
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Doubtful Compliment

Children often understand the pur-
pose of remarks which they chance
to overhear. especially if made CON
corning them, though the literal mean
ing Of the words may not be grasped.
This, evidently, had been the case with
Martha, the four-year-old daughter of
G. A. Jewett, for after he had offered
thanks at dinner one evening recently.
Martha unfolded her small hands, and,
looking up to mother with about an
much of admiration and affection as
child's face could express, and plainly
wishing to say something nice of
daddy, made this rather unexpected
comment: Mother. isn't daddy per
feet little devil?"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Wash and Jeff

Senator Walsh of Montana said in
New York the other day:
'Warlike states hate one another
because they see their own faults re-
flected in one another. It's like the
Washington-J efferson story
'Look-a-yere,' said Washington, as
he slammed his cards down on the
table, OATS twice yo's called me, JEFF
ferson! If yo' don't know no mo- dan
to confuse me with dat bow-legged,
fat-footed, hard-lipped no count col
ored man, Jefferson, why, we'll stop
de game right now!
'Ah axes yere pardon Washington,
said the other player. 'Ah sure axes
yere pardon, sab. Don't go and draw
we're shooter on me same as Jefferson
done tother evenin' when All called
him Washington by mistake. 70 two
fellers amt alike nohow 'ceptin' In
yere looks and gin'ral characterize
TONS Detroit Free Press.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
ELIZA

z LIZA is another of the Elizabeth
cycle Of feminine names With
the single exception of Mary, there ia
no other name in the language of any
country which has so many full-grown.
fully Independent offsprings. Eliza.
which at first glance would seem to be
Elizabeth with one syllable removed.
has really an interesting little history
of her own
The name means, of course. Gods
OATH" The Divine title known to man
before especial revelation to Moses in
the burning bush was the Hebrew
word Eli, which corresponds to our
term Deity. This word served as pre-
fix to many Biblical proper names. The
first was Eliezer, the name of Abra:
HAMS steward who went to bring
home Rebecca. Later the name
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Hhe Dhp Of Superstitions

By II. lRDlNG KING

man superstition is phase of it Is
evidenced by the fact that in some
sections of Canada and this country
such a man is supposed to be able to
east spells" The uniting Of the
eyebrows gives a peculiar look to the
eyes and offtimes sinister one-it
emphasizes the power of the glance,
as 1t were, and thus naturally calls to
mind the "evil-eye" The superstition
regarding i'll luck attached to cross
eyed persons and mare-browed per-
sons are the two most common forms
in which the evil eye superstition man
ifests itself in this country; except In
cases where immigrants have brought
with them across the Atlantic the su-
perstition in Its original form.
20 bv Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate.)
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Ere Chief on Warpafh

Fire Chief Ollres cunning for the
fellow who used TO live next door to a
certain fire house in the outlying dis
trict.
away" said the chief, land we all
thought It was because his wife had
died. met him on the street the
other day and asked him why he'd
moved, and the fish replied:
"'I'm going to get married again,
and had to beat fireman and a
policeman to the wire to do II. A fire.
stations no good neighborhood decora-
ton after an experience like that"
And now Chief Ollre thinks the fire
men have been slandered.-Houston
Post
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Proud of Tame Muskrat

Many visitors are being received at
lock No. of the Barge canal in Wa
terloo, N. Y, to see the pet of the
lock operators. It's name is Charley
and he is a tame muskrat. He will
answer to his name and come swim
ming. from whatever part of the lock
he is at that time, to the lock wall
after the morsel Of food he knows is
waiting for him. Charley's diet con-
sists of apples and corn.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Heavy

A restaurant proprietor was over
heard giving directions to one of the
attendants.
"Now, don't upset that pyramid of
doughnuts any more. Yesterday one
Of them fell on a man and sprained his
wrist."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Houp Nice!

First Chorine-The prirna donna-s
very sympathetic, isn't she?
Second Ditto-She certainly Is.
Why, she tells the Johns who go broke
because of her to make some more
money and she'll be friends with them
again.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Ereahen 4 Heavy Skin

With the antiseptic, fascinating Cuti-
cura Talcum Powder. an exquisitely
scented, economical face, skin, baby
and busting powder and perfume.
Renders other perfumes superduous.
One Of the Cuticura Toilet Trio (Soap.
Ointment, Talcum) Advertisement.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
A Valuable Habit

Doctor-I've come to tell you, sir,
that you are the father of twins.
Fatkar-Well, doctor, make it a
rule to believe only half Of what /
hear.-London Answers.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Both AwfuI

Jack-I tell you, when you get
around to the proposing point with
girl the suspense is awful.
Dick-The expense is nothing to be
sneezed at, either.-BostOn Transcript.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05

Take from man Hope and Sleep, and
you make him the most wretched be-
ing on earth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05

This Is sad world for the poor girl
whose only new clothes are made out
of her mothers old ones.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05

The most brilliant qualities become
useless when they are not sustained
by force of character.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Peonle in 2.nno. 600. American home.

People in 100000 American homes
enjoy such a drink in Postum. A
drink with the rich, mellow, full flavor
and fragrance Of roasted whole wheat
and bran-favor which people in
100000 homes like better than any
other.
Try Postum for thirty days-you
can't expect to rid yourself Of the
effect Of a habit Of years in a day or
two. Know that you are enjoying a
drink which contributes, rather than
robs, reserve strength. We will give
you-free-a full weeks supply OF
Postum to start you on your thirty.
day test.
Ask for either Postum Cereal (the
kind you boil) or Instant Postum, the
easiest drink in the world to prepare.
Either kind costs less than most other
hot drinks. With your weeks free
supply, we will have Carrie Blanchard
nationally famous for the goodness
Of her Postum-send you her own
directions.
After 81, whats Take one easy step
in the right direction, by sending for
your first weeks supply Of Postum
non!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-06-05
Refined Cruelty

The colored maid Of doctors fam
lily was visiting the maid next door.
She was discussing the Doctors
treatment of his sick wife, and to
show how cruel he was she concluded
her statement with this:
sWhy he even goes away n leaves
the temperature in her mouth"