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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
THIN S
UNUSUAL
HAT ISLAND

4. western Newspaper Union.)

! Great Salt lake is the strangest lake
on this continent. In keeping with
4 this situation. one of the strangest is
/ lands in America is in this strange
lake. AS if to perpetuate this strange
ness, the entire population of this is
land consists Of a conglomeration Of
bird life-pelicans, seagulls, and
heron or crane, about 100,0O0-all told.
Hat island, appropriately nicknamed
Bird island, has an area of about %
acres and is located many miles off
| shore. There are no trees on it and
no vegetable growths aside from some
scrubby sage brush. There is no rec
ord of animal life on it and there is
no human life on It, Nothing having
food value grows on it. Further
more, it is said that no living thing,
with the exception Of a minute shrimp,
can live in the saltiest of salt waters
/ which surround it.
There is a ditty which says, "a wise
old bird IS the pelican The ex-
istence of this bird colony appears to
/ bear out the truth of this statement
/ Apparently, band Of roaming peli-
! cans from the Pacific coast concluded
that the location of this isolated
refuge made it a veritable paradise
for the rearing of their young. 1t was
practically immune from disturbance
by man; it appeared to be free from
| danger to both eggs and young birds
! because of the absence of proving
animals and climatic conditions were
| favorable ~ the sun shining on the
rocks would assist the process of in
cubating the eggs while the birds were
absent from their nests. Accordingly,
since no trace of the pelican, in num-
! bers, is found in any other section Of
the western inter-mountain region, ex-
cept at Yellowstone lake in Yellow
stone park, the supposition is that the
news of this s'find' was communicated
to the haunts of the tribe of pelicans
along the Pacific coast, because now,
especially during the mating season,
great flocks of these peculiar birds
migrate hundreds of miles over noun
! tains, desert and plain to this rookery
! in the midst Of this salten sea. Later,
the seagulls and cranes, sensing the
security enjoyed by the pelicans, fol-
lowed and also adopted this as their
refuge.
The utter lack of food on this isle
is not a serious matter because these
| birds are all good long distance flyers.
They fly to the outlets Of fresh water
rivers and lakes and obtain the neces-
sary sustenance, the average round
/ trip being about 80 miles.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
BOSTON'S GRAND OLD
BELLS

Old North or Christ church, first oc-
cupied about 1928, is said to be the
Oldest church still standing in Boston.
After the completion Of its massive
brick spire in 1740, the rector deter
mined upon the purchase of ''ring"
or chime of bells.
Accordingly, arrangements were
made with the foundry of Rudhall az
Gloucester, England, which cast the
celebrated bells of st. Martins in the
Fields, London, and other famous
"peals," to mold and ship a suitable
chime Of bells and a bond therefor In
the sum Of LOO pounds was executed.
The bells were carefully and skillfully
made, shipped and laid down in Bos-
ton In the early summer of 1745.
There were eight bells in the set
the smallest being six-inch bell,
while the largest weighed about 1,4OO
pounds.
The bells were raised to their places
in the great tower with care .ex-
traordinary-lest some danger might
befall them, and as their voices float
ed out through the spacious arches. of
their lofty belfry and filed the air
with their tuneful and mellow sounds,
great indeed was. the gladness in the
hearts of the officers and members Of
the church. for, in the slang Of the
present day, they were some bells.
Although cast by hand before the
advent of modern mechanical contriv-
ances and advance chemical practices,
these bells are Of remarkable quality
and the secret of their superior
sweetness and the unusually great
carrying power Of their tones remains
an unsolved mystery.
These musical bells kept company
with one of the signal lights one
April night, in 1775, when Paul Revere
took his famous ride toward Licking
ton to inform the populace Of the
movement Of British troops; again, on
that history-making June day of the
same year they looked out upon the
Battle of Bunker Hill-across the
Charles river, and in 1904 they mar
rowly escaped destruction when their
tower house was wrecked by a storm.
Luckily, however, although made al
most two centuries ago-the first
chimes cast for use in these United
States -chey have come down to us
in perfect condition, with a record un-
matched by any other set of bells
in this country-in that for more than
IT'S years no public demonstration has
taken place in Boston In which their
harmonious voices have not mingled.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
Red Frog Valued

Emitting a croak of great volume,
bright red frog has been found in the
jungles Of British Guiana by scientists
from the New York Geological society.
The scarlet animal, it is reported, Is
regarded as charm by some tropical
natives. When one is caught, it is cut
into as many pieces as there are war
riors in the village. Each man then
rubs his part over the points Of his ar
rows in the belief that this practice
will assure his weapon perfect aim
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

"The bodies Of those slain are then
decapitated and the heads brought
back in triumph. These CHASTITY tro-
phies are stuck on lances and the
tribe assemblies round them for wild
night orgy. Drinking, feasting and I'M
nameable debauchery continue until
dawn, when the heads are removed
by the witch doctors to the death
house."
One Of the most mysterious stories
told by Domville-Fife is about the
drug called yage, which gives to peo-
pie who take it the power Of describ-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

helped pick corn. Sometimes / do chores
and milk. / took the Vegetable Com
pound before and after my four months
old baby was born, and it has always
helped me wonderfully. I believe there
is no better medicine made for women,
and / hope every woman will give it q
fair trial. Mrs. AUGUST E, WIEDER-
HOFT, R. Nc. 2, Box "a, Truman, MINI.
Women suffering from troubles SO
common to their sex should give Lydia
3. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
fair trial.
The Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has relieved women Of such
troubles for the past fifty years. For
sale by druggists everywhere.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

The vast forest regions lying on
either side Of the Amazon are prob
ably the least known and the most
dangerous portions of the world. All
this is brought out forcibly in Charles
w. Domville-Fife's remarkable book,
Among the Wild Tribes of the Anna
IONS"
The tribes are noted for strange
and harbarous customs. Most of them
xegard tho heads of slain enemies
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
Discovers Secret Death House of the Huambiss

as great trophies. Domville-Fife man
aged to discover In one tribe the
place where the heads were prepared
"Here at last was the secret death
house Of the Huambisa. The floor was
hard with CONCEALED blood draint
from the human bodies for unknown
years At frequent intervals this
fierce tribe attacks neighboring vii
lagos, capturing the women and girls
and killing the men.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

The rare earth thorium forms the
chief chemical constituent Of the
nantes used for incandescent gas
burners.
Bellevue hospital in New York city
is probably the oldest hospital in the
United States. It's history runs back
about 1876 years
South Africa is Of volcanic origin,
and the land in the vicinity Of Kim
berly is so sulphurous that even ants
cannot exist upon it.
The first elevator of a modern type
was exhibited in New York in 1853,
but not until twenty years later were
elevators used for carrying persons.
A lizard is none the worse for los
ing it's TAIL Nature provides that
when he is in danger he can shed his
tail while he makes good his escape.
Willy Cat philharmonic concert, ties
tily): "I'nl always hearing The After
noon Of a Faun' For heavens sake,
what did he do with his evenings p
Musical Courier.
It's good to have money and the
things that money can buy, but it's
good to check up once in a while and
make sure you have't lost the things
that money can't buy.
The United States has employed a
Russian to hunt parasites of the Jap
anese beetle in South Russia that may
help to stop the spread of that de-
structive insect in New Jersey.
Allowance must be made for a wind
of about seven miles an hour from
the west at the average altitude used
in the transcontinental mail service
flights Of the United States post office
department aviators.
In Great Britain the War depart
ment is substituting motor tractors for
horses in every branch of the Royal
artillery. The change will enable the
government to make a 10 per cent re
duction in the personnel.
The black scarf worn by sailors in
the United States navy is in memory
OF the seamen who died in previous
vars. The four stripes woven In the
edge of the scarf represent four great
wars in which American navy has
participated.
Wooden houses are rare in Belgium.
Real estate is high, lots are small,
and the yards which Americans enjoy
are unknown except for villas owned
by the well-to-do
Knighthood was originally mill
tary distinction, but in the Sixteenth
century it came to be conferred on
civilians, as a reward for valuable
services rendered to the crown or the
community The first civil knight IN
England was Sir William Walworth,
lord mayor of London, who won the
distinction by Staying the rebel, wat
Tyler, in the presence Of the king.
The total electric power now gener-
ated by all the hydro-electric plants
in Italy is 1,191,797 horsepower or
Just a little more than the amount
that it has been said would be neces-
sary to send radio message TO MATS.
Elementary schools were established
in Scotland by the provisions OF me
elementary education act OF 1917.
Prior to that, however, education nad
been regulated by the Scottish parila-
rnent. AS early as 1896 an act was
passed for settling schools, providing
For the maintenance Of a school IN eV-
cry parish In connection with kirk
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

National park system
this is what we find:
The Yellowstone
contains more ana
greater geysers than
all the rest of the
world together.
Mount Rainier's
singIe-peak sy $ t e M
with % living glaciers
has no equal.
Crater Lake occu.
pies the hole left after
a large volcano had
slipped back in t o
e cart h. S IN tie r o r
through its own rim !;
it is the deepest and
bluest accessible lake
in the world.
The Se0uOia Goa
tains more than a mil,
lion "Big Trees r.
coo Of which are more
than 10 feet in diam
.eter; some are more
than 80 feet in diam
eter and are the larg-
est and oldest living
things Of earth.
II aw a ii National
Park contains the larg-
est living volcano in
the world, M a un a
Loa: and Kilauea,
continuously a G tt v e
for a century, with its
Lake Of Fire, which
draws visitors from
all the world.
Mount Mckinley is
scenically the worlds
loftiest m o IN t a ! n,
since it rises more
than 10000 feet above
sea level and 1900
feet above its sur
rounding valleys.
Mesa Verde con-
tains the most not
able and best pre-
served prehistoric cliff
dwellings i'll the Unit
ed States, If not in
the world.
Grand G a n o n,
earth's largest and
noblest example of
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
Mercury

The chief producing countries of
mercury are Spain and the United
States. California and Texas furnish
the entire amount over here Practi-
cally the only ore which is regularly
worked for mercury is cinnabar. Mer-
curry in the metallic state is found in
small quantities only.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

ing events "of which they can never
have either seen or heard in full con-
seriousness. European cities, music
and current events have been pictured
In detail unprovided for by the meager
vocabulary of the native dialect and
only possible of communication with
the aid of rough drawings. Detroit
News.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

SOillS LILIES 1 COul0
hardly move around
in bed. My husband
gotmeL Lydia E.Pink-
hams We ge t a BILE
Compound, and af-
ter taking it / was so
much better / could
doall my work again.
/ do my Homework,
have a garden, raise
chickens, and in har-
vest time l worked
IN fhn fold ord
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

Planters on the South Sea islands
are compelled to protect their coconut
palms, to keep species Of crabs from
climbing up after the coconuts.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
All Set

Dan-'What'l we do tonight-stay
at homer" Nan-"No. I've got ter
rible cough. Let's 60 to the theater.'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

A woman is always telling man
that she doesn't understand lot Of
things that she really knows more
about than he does
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
Her Preference

Kind Uncle-Now, what sort Of doll
would you like, Barbara?
Barbara-Twins, please
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
Badly Handicapped

Teacher-"What can you say Of the
Venus de Milo?" Pupil-"She couldn't
have given anybody handout."
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

LACIER NATIONAL PARK, up next
to the Canadian line in Montana and
a public playground of the first
class, had its most Successful sea-
son ia 1923 and will doubtless set
a new record this year. Glacier will
come to It's own in the matter of at
tendance with the completion of it's
Transmountain Road across the Con-
finnntal Divide over Logan Pass
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29

out or go wrong. Plants in operation In al
parts OF the state, County dealers nI wanns
nifty. Write ID. M. Ohnstad, "Aerolectrio,-
sos Bank Of Wisconsin Bldg. Madison. VIA
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
MINNEAPOLIS MARKETS.
CHICAGO MARKETS.

Hogs-Heavy weight, $7.45@ Z65;
medium, $74O@765; light, $1,000
765; light light, $6.25@7.55; packing
sows, smooth, $6.9O@7.1O; packing
ssows, rough, s6.75@69O; slaughter
pigs, $560@6.75.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
THIS WOMAN'S
MARVELLOUS
RECOVERY
All Due to Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

Truman, Mimi was badly run
down, had pains in my side and back;
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-05-29
ELECTRICITY
WITHOUT COST

Harness the great
est power on earth
Wind. MIX, sep
arate, wash, iron
and Zig hit your
farm with this
wonderful inven.
ton. Eleven days
storage IN battery.
No starting, frees
ing, heating or
spark plug trouble.
Nothing to wear
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24

committee by the senate and the house to confer with him in an effort
 10 reach a resolution of the situation.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
Many New Additions to
 \ NOn-Taxable Property

The quadrCunial list Of non-taNable properties in this city must be filed with inc state iax com missioner this year andrthe board Of assessors is now working on the preparation of this list.
 There pill be very few removals from the lis tas of 1920. the most im- portant ef which .ill be the Elillu Burritt hotel site, formerly Et. Marks church, ard the property at tho cor nor of Main and Walrat streets, for mcrlv the ste nf the Sv'ed,ai Bethany church and now occupied bg a b1si- ness block
 It is expected tha' ths number or additions will be the greatest in years. included will ha ths NeT Brit ain genera hospital buildings. St. Mark cfrrcl. ths ne~. state Normal sri,nol zrd vsriols other srNn0l huild- inEs and the new Polish orphanage and Childrsn's home.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
WIFE PAINTS, HUSBAND
 FORGIvES AND FORGETS
tContinued From First Page)

testified, he was in New York and met Mrs. Ferraro in the station there. She was without sufficient ford and told Lussa Of her plight. He told her that he had little money but that he would take her 10 New Britain and she could keep house for him until she saved enough to return 10 Rockford. She accepted the inyi- tation and came here, sending her daughter to the local schools under an assumed name. They lived here until Juno IS, when the police re- ceived a communication from Illinois that the couple were living at the Oak street address and they were placed under arrest.
 Judge Alling reserved decision in the ease alter the evidence had been presented in order 10 give Mir, and Mrs. ferraro an opportunity 10 decide m what they intend to do. Dr. George Dunn told the court that ihe woman had been examined by him and that he found her in need of mcdica attention as she had an op- oraiio1 performed upon her that had rot baen entirely successful and she was suffering from painful internal disorders.
 The woman decided that she would go back with her husband if the court allowed her and judgment was sus- pended in her case. Tn the case Of Lussa, Judge filling said that the fact that he had more than enough 10 pay ths vomsn's fare 10 Rockford in his pocket when ho met her and told her he had only little money put a ser fous sepest on his case and suggested that federal charge could possibly bs iodged against him He sentenced him to jail for 90 days on tho mis- soniDct charge. Attorney $. Gerard Casals tsok an appeal fin behalf Of LussA bonds for which were set al e2Oo.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
STATE POLICE. ACTIVE.
Take License Jurisdiction on Public
 Amusement Parks.

New Haven, June s,.--1'ho state police have taken jurisdiction in the matter of licensing amuscmonts in public parks where Do admission is charged. They had alroady exercised ii in places where an admission is charged. Tine amusemnuts at Savin Rock in West Haven Will come under purriew Of the state police although the town also will grant licenses.
 Im ordinary llan lhn n.dal q, 3 hi-
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
DEADLOCK SEEMS CERTAIN AT N. l..
(Continued From First Page)

ton today Governor Jonathan NJ, Da- wis, Kansas choice for the presidential nomination, declared in favor of Will liam G. MCAdoo. He told the dele gates from his state that whenever they saw fl. to leave him that lfe wished that they would throw their strength tO McAdoo. The caucus de- cided that the Kansas delegates on the floor Of the convention decided to make a switch.
 The smith forces under direction Of Norman F. Mack. former national chairman or the democratic party, were still trying today to round up the southern delegates under the Al smith banner.
 We are making progress said Mir, Mack, and il is surpI Ising the sent- mcnt that is developing among the delegates. many Of whom say they arc. going to make Smith their sec ond choice
 The smith leaders were having no end of trouble trying to satisfy their friends with tickets 10 the convention. Mir. Mack said he was having more trouble with the ticket question than he was getting delegates ia line for his candidate.
 Governor Charles ". Bryan Of Nebraska called at Mir. Racks head c iaftors.
 "l don't look for long fight in the rr solutions committee" said Governor Bryan, and l believe that the plat form will be ready for presentation on Thursday. That is if the numerous social functions that are on inc pro. gram do not cause postponemonts of tho committees sessions"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
THE TROLLEY DISPUTE.
Employrs VIII Ballot Tomorrow on
 Wage OTer Made bs Company.

New Haven, June 2i-Trolley men will ballot tomorrow on tho qncs- ton submitted to them by state con ference board Of their union, an ap- peal to alter tho wage demand for their contract to co cents an hour, an increase or three cents over the present scale. in place Of the 75 cent demand which had previously gone 10 the company and had been rec fused. The attitude Of ihe company is said 10 forecast deadlock in direct negotiations and probably will mean arbitration.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
Bonus Blanks Arrive
 For Ex-Servicemen

Officers Of Eddy.Glorer post. American Legion, received blanks for oX-seryiccmen's adjusted compensa- ton today and will work out a system or distribution. The system will he explained later in the week through the press.
 Private Walter J. Smith post. Nci- eranH of Foreign Wars will meet this evening at s o'clock at 242 Main street Bonus applications will be on hand for all eX-sor,icemen who wish to secure them and may be had by applying at tho meeting hall this evening.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
Interrupted by Cheers.

The new chairman quickly got a taste Of what the duties of a presid. ing officer or the turbulent convention were 10 be like, The delegates rosa and cheercd him for an additional minute while he was pounding for or- Ger aad the opening sentences of his speech, referring 10 corruption in hish r'accs, were interrupted constantly with hurrahs.
 Another real cheer and cries or Co te it Pat" greeted the senator's ref 'rtncs 10 the presence of Harry ltanghefty as delegate 10 Inc Clcte- land republican convention, "the worst boss ridden convention Of generation"
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
DELEGATES CHEER
 FOR DEAD LEADER
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appeared at the speakers stand. The band struck up 8 lively air as the cheering continued.
 Then Chairman Hull in a single sentence, introduced Senator Harrison. turned the gayel over 10 him and re- rllrh
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
A Wonderful New Heart and Stomach
 Remedy
Dortors .re surprised How uuirll, pnd Niccl, this New Rcmrd, Acts
 in such tasrs.

Many thou-ards gre taking tins remedy every month aud finding wonderful relief IT rnu have irregular heart artiYr. short ness nf breath. indlE ion. constipation. blostinE weak nerves poor sfsrp and that tired ErrIiHE. you owe it tn -0utzef 10 gitp tEts r"N feIuedt. %uGs -Tgus, trial. v uiI He a great surprise Co 0u the wnr it bffuEs tsu Ha'k. $ula Tone builds strong nerves and inrro5ses most HoHdeffuliysthe pow or af endurance. attss fine digestion good ap. petite and regular huHf msrtmrnt, rffugs =aund- frfrrsf.uE zTsrlt lots df ent huaia sIf awHltion and pep lf ,ou are pot feeling just ft-Hf. fly #. v to=tz sou ffotHirE fl eeu are Hn' benefited. lt is pleasant t1 take and E"u wIil irziu t3 leel better right a"#E Tsis" r for 5Est few days and if "U da ro- feel batter and look betfer. take fHr fFraiuBHr of fre lte. kaes Co the drug -isi. and he gill give sou your money back. taugfar'urers nf Suaa-T'one kuoH so voU Hhaf if usiI do flor g0u, they request all fau=Gis's tp guarantee t and refund sour mgntH vhHu tou ztc not satisfied. Eerom-
 7r0dad =uarsntaed and for sais by al a'hrr duEEIets
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24

It ordinary use ihr medal n' a bic cycle turns about sn0 times in a mile.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
kilbourne vs. kOIddney
 Case tO Be Heard July 1

The ease of F.. Q. KiIbourne ts Ralph Kolodney. which was sct down for trial this morning in city court. has been continued until July 1. This case concerns an injunction by tine plainiin upon land of the defendant in Bclsidofe. which would restrain inc latter from erecting building on thc property. Representing Mir. kilbour-e are Irving Rarhiin and r. r. Me Ilorough. rounsels for Mir k0lpdncv arc r. F. HunEertord and Josiah Peck.
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24
COY. WANTS SETTLEMENT

Providence, June 2i.--As a step toward ending inc deadlock in the state senate. Governor Flynn an. rounced this afternoon that he would request the appointment Of a joint
New Britain herald., 1924-06-24

Fiyc-year-old Marie Theresa corby of Dayton, O.. isn't bit excited over the fact that she may be declared hoiress 10 si,000.00O in a few days She is playing with her dolls while lawyers arc fighting 10 get the money for hcr. Tho estate in question was left hy Thomas W. Corby eccentric Detroit millionaire. Corby's divorced wife contends Marie Theresa was the millionaires child. Corby left no will