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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-04
Drive Melted $1,000.

Poppy Day in Eagle River, which
was handled by members of the
American Legion and Auxiliary,
Melted something over $1,000.
The drive was made Thursday and
Friday and peoples were sold by
young ladies from the high school
and upper grades.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-04
acr HAS HAT IN RING
| Highway Commissioner
|ta n' 10 !, Going After the
Scalp Of Blaine

i Head Is
/ Scalp Of Blaine
,romises to be a bully
There eob 3'i in the race for Cover
god 4 i!y +5e state Of Wisconsin at
pr Of onr this fall, all on ac-
e., PF, IN the war between 3,. Cover
pan5 pl l., and State Highway
II ,, 4.siI, A. R. Hirst.
o y W Blaine week ago took
G2 I'VE measures in giving Hi !.
1 13.ai+r "l over alleged highway dis
In, ..osE Hirst resigns from the
I .g week. commission lrrIr and throws
sn s.t IN the race for governor
| + Ia, republican ticket t. against e,
Ya' ,rbo is also a candidate for
Selection,
ar ,orornce my candidacy for
1 PenpbIican nomination for
.,,n MR. Of Wisconsin at the Sep
..bor nrimaries," says Mr.. Hlrst.
T I' make this announcement with
! ' hottest reluctance, because
tfering the campaign involves
|, 'S,,.s aside for period the prac-
Il Of my profession of highway
bgineeriing, which has been my /.
II work, and in the practice Of
kbi.b profession | had hoped to
Intinue until the end Of my years
4 active service.
8Nothing but an emergency
|,pgbt with the gravest possible
N, Of evil for Wisconsin and her
koDe could justify me III C@hlils
i step. Such an emergency
s, in fact, exist.
THE present executive is carry
out a deliberately conceived
m Of building the state govern
ept into a political machine de
ted to advancing his personal
Srtical fortunes. In the process
has already impaired the eff
fncy. lowered the morale and al
Dst wrecked many state depart
pnts and Institutions.
Made ever boIder by apparent
n-resistence, he has now turned
practiced hand to the task Of
hiding the state highway com
ssion and the state and county
khway organizations to his will
purposes.
FThe governor desires. for his
h political ends, the control of
Pse large highway organizations
/ Of the millions Of the taXpay-
money which they spend. He
lpoSes to make the highway
fees political machine and the
ghwsy program of Wisconsin
its counties a political asset
trump card in his political
me.
This shall help to prevent if
power within me lies. can
effectively fight this program
his while a state employee. I
e therefore resigned and will
ht as candidate for the gov
OrShb. | can then give the
pie Of Wisconsin the real facts
to this and many other very
mhcant events of the last three.
rs, and | purpose to do so, let
cnlpS fall where they may
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-04

When politics begin to buzz, it's
not always a sign that someone is
going to get stung. The season
of the year is arriving when they
will come up for the third and
last time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-04
A Free Lecture.

Zee lecture on Christian Science
G4o Monday evening, June 9th,
'l'e Court House, Public invit-
Ait.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-06-04
How a Rat Nearly Destroyed
Mrs. L. Bowen's lR. IL House

For months we wouldn't go into the cellar, fear
ing big rat. One night it set whole kitchen on
fire by chewing matches. The next day, we got the
ugly thing with at-Snap-just one cake" Rats dry
up and leave no SMELL Three sizes; CSC. Csc. $1.25
Sold and guaranteed by
Adams Bros-Richmond Pharmac,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
LEGION FATHERS
ADDING COUNCILS

The American Legion Fathers, an
auxiliary to the veterans body, has al
ready enrolled number of councils
as the local units are termed-and ap-
plications for information concerning
the auxiliary have been flooding ma
tional headquarters.
The first council to receive a char
ter from national headquarters was
formed from fathers of men in Har-
vey post 155 of the Legion in Harvey,
Ill. Harvey is a suburb of Chicago.
Others of the first FIVE to be estab-
nshed are in Maiden, Mass, st. Paul,
Mimi, Topeka, Kan, and Bellingham,
Wash.
The charter fee for a council is $40,
and the application must be signed by
ten men, either fathers of active Lee
gionnaires, or Of men who made the
supreme sacrifice in the World war.
The organization Is not permitted to
have either state or national author
ity and is governed by the Legion post
to which attached. The movement is
primarily for the counseling of the Lee
gionnaires, and assistance in carrying
out the principles of the veterans or
ganiZation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Interpretation of New
York Insurance La1Us

Compensation insurance rates for
firms employing slightly disabled
World war veterans should not be
higher, according to the Interpretation
of state insurance laws made by Gov.
A. H. Smith of New York.
The executives ruling came In re-
Spouse to protest from Department
Commander E. E. Spafford Of the
American Legion in New York, who
said that certain veterans found it
difficult to obtain employment because
their physical condition increased
rates for workmen's insurance offered
by private concerns.
According to Commander Spafford,
the veterans had been accepted only
as extra hazardous risks, and the Lee
gion sought Qualification of the states
attitude by word from the governor.
II can state to you," wrote Governor
Smith to Commander Spafford, "that
the state insurance fund does not con-
slider veterans suffering from partial
disability as extra hazardous risks,
and takes no action, directly or indi-
rectly, whether In premium rates or
merit rating, which would in any way
discourage employment Of partially
disabled veterans. Zach accident is
considered on the merits of the acct
dent alone"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
CH0
AMERICAN
@L.I.GIOuQ
copy for inls Lspartnsn, suppiisd BY the
THREE MEN LEAD IN
MEMBERSHIP CONTEST

During 1923 honors for securing
members for the American Legion were
about evenly divided between three
men. These, John A. Smith of Sioux
City, Ia, member of the Monahan
post; Hans Hunsdorf, a disabled man,
now patient in Minnesota hospital !;
and John Kass of Detroit, led all
others in securing applications.
Smith obtained his members in a
rather unique manner. He worked out
a scheme known as the "Cudahy plan"
by means of which he caused the big
industrial firms of Sioux City to pay
up the dues for ex-service employees,
utilizing a "checkoff'' for repayment.
His record Appropriated nearly one
member for each working day Of the
year.
Hunsdorf obtained his members by
personal contact, particularly in Vet
erans' Bureau hospitals, and wherever
veterans gathered and rolled his record
up to nearly $50.
Kass, member of the Charles A.
Learned post in Detroit, made an
earnest campaign for his applicants,
and is said to have interviewed more
ex-service men than either of the
other two champs" His record ap-
proximated that of Hunsdorf. But to
do this. he faced severe competition
from one Theodore Kobe now depart
ment adjutant Of the Legion in Mich
igan. Kolbe's record was near enough
to that Of Kass that it took board of
Judges to determine the standing Of
the two.
Kass has already made a start
toward a 1924 record. On February
20 he had collected dues and applica-
lions from &c veterans His method
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Of enrolling the veterans as Legion
naires Is simple but efficient 81 ask
Them" he says Kass' accomplishment
was completed within 10 days, the du-
ration of the post membership drive.
In addition he added members to other
Wayne county posts.
His approach is such the Legion
officials In Michigan believe that he
must use more craftsmanship than do
either Smith or Hunsdorf. Smiths
plan for reaching the industrial con-
Germs Is sort Of an advantage, while
Hunsdorf gets men who are daily en-
joying benefits of the Legion, they
argue. And Kass gets out and lands
the members by hard work, according
to their idea.
The three have on a triangular race
for membership honors this year. The
Learned posters have challenged
Omaha post for the greatest men,
bership during 1924, a record here
tofore held by the Nebraskans Kass
is one Of the main reliances of the
Detroiters in bringing this honor to
his city.
Hunsdorf is avowed to better his
record by at least a hundred, and
while the men of Monahan post in
Sioux City are dependent on Smith
to handle the recruiting alone, it is
safe to say that his record will approx
innate that Of 1923.
The Man from Michigan" has al
ready been proclaimed champion Of the
Wayne county council membership
campaign, and his accomplishment re-
apparently put him into the national
championship class with good chances
In the final outcome.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Left Part of Estate
to American Legion

One-fourth of the estate of a dis
abled World war veteran who died In
Kansas City, Mo-, was inherited by
the American Legion. The veteran,
Earl Mason Of indianapolis, provided
for the bequest in his win, which
named the head Of the Legion dis
trict disqualification committee as exc
cutor. The estate amounted to ap-
proximately $3.50.
The will recites that "every con-
sideration and kindness" had been
shown to Mason by the Legion, and
that he made the gift as a token Of
gratitude, and to assist In providing
aid for other disabled veterans. Mason
went to Kansas City several months
ago broken in health and without en-
ployment. The Legion assisted him In
securing compensation and hospital
service.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Wealth and Industry
as Well as Man Power

CONSUMPTION of wealth and industry
as well as Of man power, as enunciated
in the universal draft act, has received
unanimous support from 1000 Boston
citizens.
This bill, now In congress, provides
that every national resource be turned
to government control in case Of war
In order to provide the utmost for pro-
lection of the nation. Gen. Charles R.
Edwards, commander of the American
Legion in Massachusetts,, who spoke at
a great mass meeting held in Boston,
said that the greatest tragedy Of the
World war was the failure to conscript
other resources as well as those of
manhood.
Another Legion speaker who was &C
claimed for his stand in this direction,
was Maj. George l.. Berry, interna-
tional president Of the Printing Press
mems union, who spoke before a gath
ering of Legion men In the Hub city.
Berry, past national vice commander
Of the Legion and high in circles Of
labor organizations, declared that the
passage of such an act was the best
means to forestall war.
The bill was first passed as resolu-
ton at the New Orleans convention of
the Legion and subsequently intro
dueed in congress. 1t has received
support Of Secretary Of War John w.
Weeks, and other statesmen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
New Jersey Woman Writes
Tailors of TooIey Street

When Canning was prime minister
of England three tailors met in Tooley
street, London, for the redress of pop
ular grievances. They drew up pc
tition to the house of commons begin
ming, 1--WE, the people of England"
Hence, "the three tailors of Tooley
street" came to be applied to any pet
tifogging clique which gets the notion
1t represents the voice of the people.
The three tailor" incident suggests
q similar one in France. When
Charles VIII was king the deputies
of Vanguard" presented themselves at
the palace. The sovereign asked how
many of the deputies there were "Only
one, and please your majesty" replied
the usher.--Detroit News.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Wins Essay Contest

The privileges and obligations Of an
American citizen was the subject
chosen by the American Legion in
Lowell, Mass, for the annual essay
contest. Komnenus Soukaras, a high
school student, was awarded first prize
for his essay, which was selected from
nearly 200. Soukaras was also winner
Of an essay contest inaugurated by the
National Guard unit in Lowell; the
subject was "Armistice Day and Its
Meaning"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly because
its mild and immediate effect is soon real
lied in most cases. 1t is gentle, healing
vegetable compound
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medium
and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing, be sure
and mention this paper.-Advertisem
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Average Man Discovers
Real Value of Scierr

With the beginning Of the TveDisa
century dawned the age of science h
the average man. Before that time Il
looked upon science as something h
removed from his sphere of life-adr
uninteresting, probably useless stuiI
suited only to the bookworm and b,
pedant.
Little by little, though, in the lS
two decades, he has been realizing IN
true meaning Of science. He has sen
that science holds an intimate, vs
sonaI connection with him and the d.
fairs Of his workaday world. He m
learned that science Is eminently IN
full, entirely practical; that it @ra
his comfort, relieves his distress and
increases his happiness.
The scientific achievements Of ts
present day reveal wildly how sCena
enters into our everyday lives-in Ou
homes, shops and offices-tO bring u
comfort, security and happiness. Pop
ular Science Monthly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Ideals of the Legion

Chairman Thomas III. Nc
Gowan of the Woburn (Mass.)
school board recently expressed
the ideals of the American
Legion during an address made
at citizens mass meeting held
In that city.
"The American Legion offers
itself as a constant reminder of
self-sacrifice for the good Of all.
1t does not ask for hero worship
nor does It ask the American
public for sacrifice. 1t asks only
for encouragement in the great
work 1t has undertaken in the
care of needy comrades, in per-
fecting its organization into an
all-inclusive entity of ex-serv-
ice men, but above all to serve
our country and our flag and to
perpetuate the unexcelled tradi-
lions of a glorious history.
1.-The Legion strives to be I'M
selfish In undertakings; 1t asks
only for cooperation. The
American Legion will maintain
it's place In the SUM-"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
OPERATIONS FOR
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Some Are Necessary, Some Are n,
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Some HeIp

1t was four o'clock when the poker
game showed signs of tagging.
"And l am due at work at eight"
remarked Tenspot ruefully. MY wife
will have good deal to say"
I'm, that case let's play an hour or
two longer" suggested another of the
gang. THAT will materially cut down
her speech. Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

ACKNOWLEDGMENT BARRIERS can
bob women's hair, but shampoos and
messages for women customers are
hoard of health announced recently
Beauty parlors also must remain in a
restricted sphere. under the ruling.
They are permitted to bob hair of boys
less than 10, but cannot solicit patron
age of older males. The health board
order is expected to end long wran-
gle between the two trades. Each con-
tended that the other has cut in on
its business.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
In Bunches

Hewitt-"M isfortunes never come
singly." Jewett-'T know it; I re-
ceived two wedding Invitations
Judge.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
Efoa

The moa was wingless bird fOula
In New Zealand, somewhat like a
ostrich in appearance. 1t varied lloa
the size of a turkey to birds L l@
in height. They were edible anc ll'i
determination more than 5OO yea'
ago is probably due to that facL
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16
WOMEN! DYE FADED
THINGS NEW AGAIN
Dye or Tint Any Worn; Shabby Ga
ment or Drapery

Each 15-cent package of "Diamoni
Dyes" contains directions so siula
that any woman can dye or tint anl
old, worn, faded thing new, even !
she has never dyed before. CnoOS
any color at drug store.-AdVertse
ment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Ashland-Mrs. H. d. McGraw, Ash
land, who is 10 years old. claims to
be the youngest grandaunt in Wis
consin. She has grandniece who
has just passed her first birthday.
Until recently there were five genera
ticns of Mrs McGraw's family living
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Green Bay-Frank Crabb, one of the
veteran fire fighters in Brown county,
has decided that 43 years of continu-
GUS service is enough for any one in
dividual to chase blazes. AS a result,
he has handed in his resignation as a
member of the De Pere fire depart
ment. During the last IL years he
has served as assistant chief Crabb
went into service when the De Pere
company was organized in 1881.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Ladysmith-J. F. Burbanks was ar
rested on a charge of violating the
election laws just as he was about to
move out of the state. While serving
as election clerk in the town of Hub
bard, Rusk county, Burbanks is al
legged to have permitted Miss Leona
Fisher, teacher there, to vote lille
gally. Burbanks' case will be hear
May 1.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Barron-Members of the American
Legion will plant trees along highways
In Barron county to honor the mem
DRY of World war soldiers, sailors.
marines and nurses, who lost their
lives in the late conflict. if plan, now
being considered, materiaIizes.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Manitowoc-Gunder Torrison, pio
neer settler of Manitowoc county, who
was for fifty years identified with the
Torrison company, one of Manitowocs
oldest and largest mercantile concerns,
is dead at the age Of So. He was for
many years foreman of the grain ware
houses of the company and was wide
ly known.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Henry Buteyn, 6, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Buteyn, farmers living near She
boygan, may die as the result of in.
5uries received when he fell on stick.
The stick penetrated his body, seri.
ously injuring him internally.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Easy to Get
Life, liberty and evasion Of unn'p
piness is more easily attainaOle
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Sturgeon REPRESENTATION of a
model plant to house the Pleck Ice
Cream and Dairy Co., Sturgeon Bay,
is now under way. The building is
being constructed as fast as possible
The new concern will soon begin
manufacture of ice cream, beverages,
butter. fancy cheese and other dairy
products.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Wausau-A. r. Thiede, county SUI
perintendent of schools, says that at
least two new schools will be built this
summer in Marathon county. One
will replace an old structure in the
town of Holton. The other will be
new $1,000 school IN District No. 8 Of
the same town. Mr.. Thiede hopes to
see action taken soon looking to the
consolidation of the districts In the
town of Wausau.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Rice Lake-Citizens of Turtle Lake
have selected a committee to solicit
funds for public library The Secur-
ity State bank has offered the direc.
tors room to be used until building
can be secured.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Stevens Point A $4,000 bond
issue, a part of Stevens Points share
of $4,000 for the construction of a
bridge over the Wisconsin river, will
be submitted to the people at a
special election in June The bridge
will cost $4,000, and the state will
proceed with the project as soon as
the city is ready to do so.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Fond du Lac-Charles L. Hill, Ros-
endaie, one Of the foremost Guernsey
breeders in the country, has been ap.
pointed chairman of the national com.
mittee to standardize the judging of
cattle by the American Guernsey Cat.
tle club. Mr.. Hill is one of three
western cattle breeders appointed on
the committee. The other two are
from Iowa.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-16

Madison-Three pennies were re-
moved from the throat of Johanna
Crowley, 3-year-old daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. William Crowley, Madison,
at the Dwight and Davis clinic.