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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Song Birds Were
Old German Dish

Song birds in apples, cooked in
boiling lard, was a German delicacy
of the Fourteenth century and was
served by royalty at all notable din
ners of state. A cook book compiled
in 1852 has been discovered by
writer's on domestic science, who
quote many recipes of the olden times
when kings and mobiles gorged them
selves on every occasion, and ap-
peared to be particularly fond of
blackbirds baked in pies.
At nearly all great feasts a most
popular dish was an enormous fish
pie, supposedly of Spanish origin. This
contained two pounds of butter, half a
pound Of bacon or pork, eight pounds
of paddock, twenty to thirty eggs. one
pound of veal, pound of oysters,
onions, spices and various other sea-
sonings.
Beef tongue and cabbage is men,
toned prominently in the old cook
book, which is supposed to have been
conceived by a nun in the Rosenthal
convent in the Bavarian Palatinate.
Even the nobility, it appears, was
fond of cabbage in those days and
put up great barrels Of it each sum
mer.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Intelligence of Indian
Elephant illustrated

The real test of animal intelligence,
according to Mr.. Samuel A. Derieux in
the American Magazine, is the ability
to meet an unforeseen difficulty, to
grapple with a situation for which
neither training nor instinct has pre-
pared. Here is a good example,:
traveller of the name of Tenant
was once riding horseback along a
road in India, on both sides of which
grew a dense jungle. Suddenly his
horse SHE'D violently, and Mr.. Tenant
saw coming toward him a huge ele-
plant unattended and balancing on his
tusks heavy timber that he was evil
IDENTIFY carrying from a sawmill to the
shfpyards. The timber filed the road
from side to side, and Mr.. Tenant
could not possibly pass.
Suddenly the elephant, seeing horse
and rider, stopped and turned side
wise. Then ne backed short dis
lance into the jungle and, leaving
room for horse and rider to pass,
snorted out his directions that they
should go on. But horse is terribly
afraid of an elephant, AID Mr.. Ten
ants horse continued to rear and
plunge; the man himself, interested to
see what would happen next, did not
froce him to pass.
Deeper and deeper into the jungle
the elephant backed; still the horse
reared and plunged. At last the ele-
plant laid the piece OF timber down
and, pushing hard against the under
growth, disappeared. Then Mr.. Ten
ant rode past.
A short distance down the road he
refined in and looked back The ele-
plant came out of the jungle, picked
up the timber with his tusks, balanced
it with his trunk and, turning it round
in the road, went on his way with
loud snorts Of indignation and dis
gust.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
HouU Queen of Sheba
Had Solomon Guess;,

one English to Foreigner" teach
is proud of her class of adult mothei
and when she can't get people to con
down to visit it, to hear her lad,
read and talk, she brings samples
their written work home to show b
And this is composition she proud
handed to the Woman, the work of
truly ambitious, elderly person stra
Cling to master the language in Il
country Of her adoption.
king Solomon and the Flowers.
"The queen of Sheba loved IN
Solomon very much. She knew III:
he is very wise so she wanted to pls
a trick on him by sending to him
wreath of flowers exactly the sam
but one was neturel and the other al
was imitation so it would be very haf
for uman, beeing to see any diffe
ems. But mean while a bee flue
through an open window and aft4
bussing around the room she sat don
on the flowers from which she cod
get honey and to the limitation flof
ers the bee did not pay any attentioI
Then the king found out which ~
which. New York Sun.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Unkind

They were very much in love, but at
last came the day when they had a
bitter quarrel and they parted, each
resolved never to see the other again
as long as they lived.
Years passed, and they had almost
forgotten that little love affair, when
one night they came face to face with
each other at q dance.
The man felt rather embarrassed,
but he went eagerly up to her, nev-
ertheless, and said softly:
"Why, Muriel!"
She looked at him indifferently.
~Let me see," she said, calmly. "Was
1t you or your brother who used to
be an old admirer of miner
He was snubbed, bur he rose to the
occasion.
81 really don't remember" he re-
piled affably. Probably my father
London Answers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25

i am going to tell him something
which I think will keep him at home"
Sir Timothy came through the
postern-gate, a moment or two later.
He waved his hat ana crossed the
lawn in their direction Francis went
alone to meet him and, as he drew
near, was conscious of g little shock.
His host, although he held himself
bravely, seemed to have aged in the
night.
Il want one word with you, sir, in
your study, please" Francis said.
Sir Timothy shrugged his shoulders
and led the way. He turned to wave
his hand once more to Margaret and
Lady Cynthia, however, and he looked
with approval at the luncheon table
which a couple of servants were lay
ing under the cedar tree.
Wonderful thing, these alfresco
meals" he declared. 81 hope He,1ges
won't forget the maraschino with the
melons. Come into my den, Ledsam."
He led the way in courtly fashion.
He was the ideal host leading a valued
guest to his sanctum for a few mo-
ments' pleasant conversation. But
when they arrived in the little beamed
room and the door was closed. his
manner changed. He looked search
ingly, almost challengingly at Francis.
you have news for me?" he asked,
"Yes!" Francis answered
Sir Timothy shrugged his shoulders.
He threw himself a little YEARLY into
an easy-chair. His hands strayed out
toward a cigarette box. He selected
one and lit it.
st expected your friend, Mr.. Shop
land" he murmured. II hope he is
none the worse for his ducking."
"Shopland is a fool" Francis re-
piled. Gle has nothing to do with
this affair, anyway. I have something
to give you. Sir Timothy"
He took the two papers from his
pocket and handed them over.
81 bought these from John Walter
the day before yesterday" he contin-
ued. 81 gave him two hundred pounds
for them. The money was just in
time. He caught a steamer for Aus
tralia late in the afternoon. had
this wireless from him this morning."
Sir Timothy studied the two docu-
ments, read the wireless. There was
little change in his face. Only fos
single moment his lips quivered.
"What does this mean?" he asked.
rising to his feet with the documents
in his hand.
1T means that those papers are
yours to do what you like with. 1
drafted the second one so that you
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Life gives you just Is years
of real health-and happiness
Average Health Span extends only from age Is to
age 81, according to United States
Life Tables, 1920

Assuming that you are the average
person, you will enjoy health-phys-
ical freedom and full vigor-only
from age Is to 81. This astounding
fact is shown by the United States
Life Tables, 1920.
Your earning power viii decrease
rapidly after 40. That period COM
monty called "the prime Of life" will
actually be an age Of decay.
This sounds sensational It is sen.
sational. But it is true-and it is
something to which the wise man or
woman will give serious thought.
OF course, it is not natural, or right.
It is the direct result Of an artificial
mode Of ife-of careless eating, Sleep
lessness, and stimulated nerves. Nature
provides danger signal-fatigue-to
warn when the body needs rest. The
person who regularly deadens the
fatigue signal by the use Of drug is
overriding the warning Of nature.
That is what coffee does. The
average cup Of coffee contains IL to
grains of the drug caffein-classifed
as a poison. This is dose Of caffein
OF the size often administered by ply
sicians in cases Of heart failure. It
is powerful stimulant. It appears to
give new strength by deadening the
fatigue signal Actually, this new
strength is robbed from the body's
own reserve.
Coffee contains no nourishment. It's
only virtues, as a beverage, are it's
warmth and flavor. A good, hot, drug
less drink is benefit with every meal
y
Millions enjoy such a drink in
Postum. "a drink made Of whole
wheat and bran, skillfully roasted, with
q little notwithstanding more. A
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25

drink with the rich, mellow, full.bodied
flavor Of this wholesome grain. Every
member Of the family can drink il
every meal of the day, enjoy its deli
ciousness, crave it, knowing there isn't
a sleepless hour, a headache, or taut
nerve in it.
For the sake Of your years follow
ing age 81, we want you to try
Postum for thirty days. You can't
expect to overcome the effects of a
habit Of years in two or three days, or
even week. To make this a sporting
proposition, we will give you weeks
supply of Postum free. Enough for
q cup with every meal for week. But
we want you to carry on for the full
thirty days.
Carrie Blanchard, who has person.
ally served Postum to over 100000
people, will send you her own direc-
lions for preparing it. Indicate
whether you want Instant Postum, the
easiest drink in the world to prepare,
or Postum Cereal, the kind you boil
Either form costs less than most other
hot drinks. Fill out the coupon, and
get your first weeks free supply Oh
Postum-no1DI
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25

mental side of life. 1t has made some
thing Of an artificial character of me,
on the surface at any rate. am
really a simple, elderly man who loves
fresh air, clean, honest things, games,
and a healthy life. l have no am
billions except those connected with
sport. l don't even want to climb to
the topmost inches in the world Of
finance l think you have looked at
me through the wrong-cOlored spec
tacles. You have had a whimsical
fancy for a character which does not
exist"
'What 1 have seen" Lady Cynthia
answered, 81 have seen through no
spectacles at all-with my own eyes
But what I have seen, even, does not
count There is something else"
81 am within few weeks of my
fiftieth birthday" Sir Timothy re-
minded her, "and you, 1 believe, are
twenty-nine"
my dear man." Lady Cynthia as
sured him fervently, you are the only
I'CA gun III TIC NOliu VIII Call Keep LIZ
from feeling forty nine.'
"And your people"
Heavens! My people, for the first
time in their lives, will count me a
brilliant success" Lady Cynthia de-
clared. you'll probably have to lend
dad money, and l shall be looked upon
as the fairy child who has restored
the family fortunes"
Sir Timothy leaned a little toward
her.
Last of ALL" he said, and this time
his voice was not quite so steady, "are
you really sure that you care for me,
dear, because I have loved you so long,
and have wanted love so badly, and
it Is so hard to believe"
1t was the moment, it seemed to
her! for which she had prayed. She
was in his arms, tired no longer, with
all the splendid fire of life in her love-
lit eyes and throbbing pulses. Around
them the bees were humming, and a
soft summer breeze shook the roses
and brought little watts of perfume
from the carnation bed
There is nothing in life," Lady Gym
thia murmured brokenly, $50 wonder
full as this"
Francis and Margaret came out from
the house, the former carrying a silver
tray. They had spent a considerable
time over their task, but Lady Gym
thia and Sir Timothy were still alb
sent. Hedges followed them, little
worried.
"Shall I ring the gong, madame"
he asked Margaret. "Cook has taken
such pains with her omelette."
81 think you had better, Hedges"
Margaret assented.
The gong rang out-and rang again.
Presently Lady Cynthia and Sir Tim
othy appeared upon the bridge and
crossed the lawn. They were walking
little apart. Lady Cynthia was look
ing down at some roses which she had
gathered. Sir Timothy's unconcern
seemed a trifle overdone. Margaret
laughed very softly.
"a stepmother, Francis!' she whis-
pered. "Just fancy Cynthia as a step
motherw
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25

should be absolutely secure against
any further attempt at blackmail. AS
matter of fact, though, Walter is on
his last legs l doubt whether he will
live to land in Australia
"You know that l killed Oliver Hill
ditch?' Sir Timothy said, his eyes
fixed upon the others"
Il know that you killed Oliver Hill
WITCH" Francis repeated. IF ] had
been Margaret's father, 1 think that
l should have done the same"
Sir Timothy seemed suddenly very
much younger. The droop of his lips
was no longer pathetic. There was a
little humorous twitch there.
You, the great upholder Of the
law" he murmured.
Il have heard the story Of Oliver
Hilditch's life," Francis replied. 81
was partially responsible for saving
him from the gallows. l repeat what
l have said. And Il you will"
He held out his hand. Sir Timothy
hesitated for one moment. Instead of
taking it, he laid his hand upon Fran
els shoulder
'Ledsam," he said, 1--WE have thought
wrong things or one another thought
you a prig, moral to your f1nger-tips
with the morality of the law and the
small places. Perhaps 1 was tempted
for that reason to give you wrong
impression of myself. But you must
understand this: Though / have had
my standard and lived up to it all my
life, am something of black sheep.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Wild and WoolLy East

Q. S. Guard Indian reservation)-
"Well, hello, chief. Why back so
soon? The government granted you
permission to stay a month in the
city," Chief Wow Whoop-"Rough
time in heap wild big city. Stick-'em-
ups, blowups, war shots, moon eyes,
clang-clang, bang-bang. City no place
for heap brave Injin to smoke peace
pipe.''-Denver Post.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Making the Trails

AS a trail-maker, the Appalachian
Mountain club of Massachusetts is q
pioneer, says Nature Magazine. Dur
ing % years it has put through sever
al hundred miles Of train in the White
mountains.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-25
Perhaps He VIII

J. Franklin, age four, fell asleep
fore the usual retiring hour and mott
rather than carry the heavy child
stairs, put him to bed with his you
sister. 1t happened that J. Frank
had learned of his fathers strong
lection to bobbed hair, that is, as
question applied to mother, wh(
locks are uncut. During the night
Franklin awoke and, being conscid
of the strange environment, put
his hand in search of mother
touched the bobbed head of his sist
The little fellow sat up with a pc
Wont dad be mad!" was his
clamation.-Indianapolis News.
Always give your wife her OV
way; it will save her the trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
TO ASK SUPPORT
 FOR EXPOSITION
Would Emphasize Possi. bilities Of Southern
 Show In New York

Governor Brandon will be asked to issue proclamation calling for the support of the states industries in the Southern Exposition. o. l.. Bum, sec- retary of the Chamber of Commerce, said Monday.
 Mir. Bum feels that such an act will serve to stimulate interest in the show throughout Alabama which so far has Jagged somewhat behind other southern states.
 The exposition, which will be held at the Grand Central Palace in New York, January 19 to 31, is considered by business heads to offer a remark able opportunity for the soath to ex- ploit its resources before the industrial world.
 As an added incentive to display at the show the Manufacturers Record has offered 5000 publicity prize for the state staging the most comprehen- sive exhibit. Every state in the south has designs upon this award and all though the meet is six months away committees are rapidly shaping plans for entrance.
 Four concerns in the Birmingham district already have signified their in- tention of having booths At the ex- position but this is considered far too few to insure successful showing by Alabama. 44t
 MT. Bum will shortly call a meeting of the state committee to discuss the progress so far and plans for launching a campaign in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
AD.CLUB HEARS
 LOCAL SPEAKERS
T. o. Smith, Barton Baird And
 Paul Prim On Program

Col. T. o. Smith, T. Barton Raird and Paul Pim were the principal sneak CTS Defore the regular weekly meeting Monday of the Advertising club of Bir. mingham.
 Mr. Pim told the club of his recent trip through the west and of contest staged between himself and some Shan ish senoritas' for the attention of the hiwanians of Colorado Springs.
 Mir. Baird's talk had to do princi. pally with his trip to the recent Ro- tary convention in Canada. He spoke interestingly of the better business con ditions in the south and in the Bir- mingham district particularly over those of the sections he visited.
 Colonel Smith professed ignorance of the prophecies attributed to him back in 1914, but urged the advertising men to make the most of their opportunities to put business on a human basis, say ing that truth and sincerity is the foun- dation of all successful undertakings.
 President Cullen announced the ap- pointment of the following committees 1: Finance, Baxter M. Eastburn, chair man; Herbert J. Baum, Fred A. Duran, ". K. Trechsel, J. c. deHoll; Member, ship, Charles J. Turner, chairman, Julian Caheen, Fred Sale, J. J. Hassell- man, Sam Friedman program, T. Bar ton Baird, chairman, George N. Alsop, Maurice Lackey; publicity, R. B. Chandler, chairman. Clarence Lloyd, Thad Holt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
WADUCT RELIEF FOR CROSSINGS, SIBERT'S PLANS
General Promises to Have Report Ready Within
 Two Weks

General W. L. Sibert of Mobile, whose recommendation for solving Bir- mingham's grade crossing problem are awaited by the city commission, in all probability will suggest viaducts in stead of underpasses, it was learned Monday.
 Plans already drawn by the city call for underpasses. The generals findings will be studied carefully, however, be- fore definite steps are taken. Commis- sion President D. B. McLendon said. >"I see no reason why my report should not be ready within two weeks," General Sibert said, before leaving the city; Monday for short stay at his farm. in Bowling Green, Ky.
 His report will first be submitted to the Chamber of Commerce, which em- ployed him to make the local survey.
 "As general rule," the general said, "viaducts are much more satisfactory than underpasses. Moreover, viaducts are much more satisfactory than un- derpasses. Moreover, yiaducts tend to beautify city, while underpasses do not..'' -
 Without committing himself on this city's crossing situation, the general added that the question of track eleva- tions-necessary in constructing un- derpasses, usually caused trouble.
 President McLendon and his col leagues admit they face opposition in connection with their underpass pro- gram, but are confident they can over come any legal movement that may be started. J, A. Van Hoose, a former mayor, served notice several months ago he would seek an injunction against the track elevation plans. He owns prop erty abutting the railroad tracks in the downtown section,
 At city hall, the feeling exists that the cityjs plans meet conditions fully. However, officials have great respect for General Sibert's engineering ability and intend to give closest consideration to his recommendations.
 The railroads, it is stated, will not fight the generals report, but will abide by, it. His findings also will probably have the backing iof, the commerce chamber.
 In view of General Sibert's definite statement that his report would be sub mitted in a short time, city officials laid their plans to enact appropriate ordinances before the end of this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
B. r. P. U. IlNSFALLS
 NEW OFFICIALS
Eric Smith To Head Judson Circle For Term

Officers f the Judson Baptist Young Peoples Union were installed at ap- propriate ceremonies at the First Bap. tist church Sunday afternoon, officiated over by Carl F. McCool, state vice president.
 Brief speeches were delivered. by Cecil z. Davis, retiring president, and by each of the new officers who are to serve for the ensuing months. t
 Officers installed were: Eric Smith, president; V. Raburn, vice president Miss Sadie Kincaid. recording secre. tary; Mrs. Frank Webber, correspond. ing secretary; Miss Bonnie Bullock treasurer; B. c. DeLoach, quiz lead. CT; George Burson, chorister; Miss Blanche Moore, pianist.
 Group captains installed were Carlton Dobbs, Mrs. Cecil 2. Davis Miss Jewell Durham and Miss Bertha Carroll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-08
BULLARD HOPES
 TORETIRN HERE
Alabama's Distinguished Army Officer Praises
 Local Progress

That Gen. Robert l.. Bullard, Ala bama's distinguished soldier of the World war, might return to Alabama to make his home upon his retirement from the regular army within the next few months was considered a possibility by members, of the Exchange club, aft CT the talk made at the meeting of that organization at the Tutwiler Mon day afternoon.
 General Bullard declared that dur ing the 40 years he had been in the army he had made visit to this state at every possible opportunity and when asked if he would return when he re- tired; declared: "Just let somebody in Alabama offer me a job and see if I don't come back" This statement was loudly applauded by the members of the Exchange club.
 Although I come to Birmingham about every two years and have been here annually for several years, have been amazed today at the progress and development which I see on every hand" General Bullard said. T have today made an automobile trip over your residential and industrial sec tions and I can state that I have never seen anything like it in this or any other nation where I have been.
 :; Some time ago Judge E. H. Gary of the United States Steel corporation told me of the developments the local company was making and had made in Birmingham in the past few years, but l was surprised at the magnitude of these developments when inspected these properties today.
 T am afraid the people of Birming- ham do not realize the beauty of the residential sections of this city, I have visited most of the cities of the United States and many in foreign na- tions, but Birmingham is taking ad- vantage of the natural beauty to build a residential, city that equals any and surpasses most of them"
 During the course of his address General Bullard touched on prepared. ness and declared that many people were now saying there was no need Tor further preparedness as there could never be another war in which the United States would have to partici- pate. But don't forget that many of these same people said the same thing Defore the World war which was tbe o!oodiest and most disastrous in tbe history of the world" he warned.
 General Bullard urged the members or the Exchange club to cooperate fully with the plans. for the test mobi- lization which issto. take place through out the United States in September
 Tn the absence of the president. James A. Simpson, Ray L. Lange nre. slded and the attendance prize was won by Roy l.. Chr 9