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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

ing power of a flea, relative to it's
size, ne could easily jump across the
Wisconsin river.
S. j., Cassville-What do people
mean when they say The has an eagle
eye'?" Can you explain it?
Ans. An eagle instinctively adjusts
the vision of its eyes so that he can
see an object just as plain at a dis
lance of twenty miles as he can at
twenty feet. This is made possible be-
cause the eye of the eagle is surround
ed by fifteen little shutter-like bones
that overlap each other very little
and completely surround the ball of
the eye. If an object is a great dis
lance away, these little bones open
wide and the eyeball f1attens, but if
the object is near by the little shut
ters' contract and squeeze the eye
ball into a rounder form. Thus when
person observes anything to the
amazement of everybody, they say "he
has an eagle eye"
H. B., Muscoda-Can you answer
! in your paper how many generations
have elapsed since the birth of Christ
Ans The interval of generation
is uncertain, depending entirely upon
the standard of human life. AS term
of thirty-three years is made as the
usual allowance for the average length
of a generation, there have been about
! ffty-nine generations since the birth
of Christ.
M. S., Potosi-I should like to know
| how daily paper can print an actual
photograph of something a thousand
miles away within "a hours? How to
| they get the picture so soon?
| Ans. This is difficult to explain
and make it clear to you. A photo
graphic plate of the object is made
and then placed in a special machine
| typewriter lines of letters are pro-
duced in the form of code which is
transmitted. When this message is
received it is placed in machine sim
| liar in appearance to a typewriter
! that punches a series of holes IN a
type This punched plate and an I'M
developed plate are placed in ma
chine which produces a negative cap
able of being developed into picture
of the scene or object photographed
thousands of miles away.
| X R., Glen Haven am told that
bees and ants are highly intelligent
If so how do they understand each
other when they can't make sound
with their mouth?
Ans. 1t is true The intelligence
of the bees and ants is wonderful
These insects use their "feelers." In
hive of $4,000 bees, each one will
touch the queen to see if she is there
and alive before they go to work. II
an ant can't move an object he com
municates to one of his colleagues by
his "feelers" and gets his help. II
! task is still too great they go for more
re-enforcements until they have
enough to do the job. They make no
sound, but "talk" through their "feel-
ers" and instinct.
Reader, Fennimore-I would like to
know a simple and sure remedy for
reaches.
Ans. We do not know. But try two
thirds boracic acid and one third
| powdered sugar sprinkled around
where there are reaches. This mix
ture is poisonous to the bugs, but
harmless to humans-Progressive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
MONTFORT

John Delaney, formerly of Montfort,
died in ST. Paul, where he had been
living for number Of years, says J..
HI. Lewis in the Times. John was the
eldest son of John NJ. Delaney, ore
buyer for the Mineral Point Zinc Co.,
and stationed at Montfort for many
years where John grew up. John
was employed by the Mineral Point
and Northern Ry. for a time, later go
ing to st. Paul where he was given a
job as policeman and later attached
to the detective force. He was fear
less officer and made good reputa-
ton. His many old-time friends here
will be sorry to learn of his death.
The excavation of the basement of
the new Catholic church was COM
pleted last Friday, and work was sus-
pended until spring.
Prof. and Mrs. Moore spent the
Thanksgiving recess with relatives at
Darlington Upon their return home,
they found that the cold snap had
cracked a water pipe in the kitchen
and the kitchen and basement were
dOoded.-Mail
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
FENNIMORE

Ben Walker has traded his Green
River farm, known at the Chris Meyer
place, to Charlie Blanchard, taking
the latter's house, known as the Law
son house, occupied by Tom Millin,
in exchange.
John Linton. who has been in poor
health for a long time, suffered bad
fall in his home Friday dislocating
his shoulder and injuring his leg. His
many friends hope his condition may
improve.
Vera, Mrs. Don Waldo, daughter of
neighbor John T. Thompson and wife,
underwent an operation for appendi-
citis Thursday at a hospital in Los
Angeles, Calf Yesterday the parents
received an assuring telegram that
Veera had stood the operation sue
cessfully and was convalescing suffi-
GENTLY to be taken to her home next
Friday.
Relatives and friends have been ap-
prised of the marriage on Nov. IL OF
Miss Jessie Hannum Lancaster
young lady, to Joseph w. Kennedy of
Buffalo, Wyoming. The marriage cere-
mony was solemnized at the home of
Marshall Hannum, a cousin, at Gil
lett, Wyo The groom is in the garage
business at Buffalo where the couple
will reside Miss Hannum is a fine
young lady. She was born and raised
| in Lancaster, graduated from our high
school and attended Cornell, Iowa.
college. She went to Wyoming to visit
relatives two years ago, took up
claim and taught school. She attended
summer school at Buffalo where she
hncfC friends
wish her every happiness in life.
| Wilhelm Dufner, nephew of Theo.
Wehrle and a cousin of the Dufner
girls, who recently arrived here from
Germany, had a rather trying time
entering this country He was held
eight days at Ellis Island until the ..
S. authorities permitted him to enter
and came right on to Fennimore. He
is a cabinet maker by trade, skilled
workman, speaks French, English
and German and has travelled extern
sively through Europe. He is 20 years
old, has wife and two children at
Schonnenbach, Baden, is fine mu-
stefan, but the lure of America was too
strong for him to resist. He is at
present employed at Dubuque with
the Farley-Loetscher Mfg. Co. and II
things go well with him, hopes TIC
bring his family over also.
Mrs George Frantz was operated
on at St Marys' hospital at Madison
on Monday morning, the appendix be-
ing removed and other corrections
made. Her husband, who accompanied
her, returned home Monday evening,
his wife having gone through the or
deal very nicely and doing as well as
could be expected. She will likely be
at the hospital for at least couple
of weeks. Grandma Frartz arrived
Sunday from Neillsville to look after
the household and take care of the
kiddies during the mothers absence,
very nice arrangement for all con-
cerned-Times.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
PLATTEVILLE

Henry Wunn, highly respected
farmer residing southwest of town,
passed away Saturday after a linger-
ing illness of many months.
Mrs o. E. Gray narrowly escaped
being very seriously burned last Sat
urday when she put some refuse into
the furnace to dispose of it. The re-
fuse caught fire and the flames leaped
from the furnace door and burned her
very badly on the face and the right
arm from her hand. Prompt attention
of a physician relieved the pain and
she is now quite comfortable, though
it will be some time before she is
we'll. That she was not more serious
ly burned is a wonder.
No wonder some of the boys came
back empty handed. Deer hunters,
who have returned from recent hunt
ing trips tell of farmers who had a
unique method of protecting livestock.
They placed printed signs on the var
ious animals and fowls bearing such
information as: "This is goose
"This is not a deer, it is pig" "This
bull has horns, not antlers," "This
is a tame cat" etc.-Witness.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

New YOrk.-The men at police
headquarters were so delighted with
the vocal entertainment which Louis
Coccia Of 1907 Boulevard, Rockaway
Beach, provided for them after his
arrest as an alleged pickp0cket that
they had him returned there, pend
ing further examination alter his ar
raignment in Yorkville court.
Coccia was arrested in Grand Cen
trail terminal and taken to headQuar-
tiers, where he spent the remainder Of
the night warbling snatches from op-
sras. He told Magistrate w. Bruce
Cobb that he was professional sing
OK, but had net hAA aA smWAasaAanA
DC aamA t1aAA -
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
WITHIN | HOUR
OF THE COURT
HOUSE SQUARE
Happenings From
Exchanges and
Reporters.
DEATH OF MRS. WERE OKEY

Cassville relatives were shocked to
hear that Mrs. Okey of st. Paul died
at 1880 p. M, Saturday, November
20, at the family home where she had
returned few days before from a
hospital, where she was under sur
gical treatment. She was thought to
be getting along we'll, and, because
of the epidemic of smallpox, was vac
cinated She was taken seriously i'll
Thursday and passed away two days
later leaving husband and three lit
tie sons and other. relatives to mourn.
Vere's mother, Mrs. Maize E. Okey,
left on the night train for St. Paul,
going with her daughter, Beth, who
had planned to go that night to spend
ten days with Vere's family and 9TH
er relatives before leaving for China.
Index
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

ing and expression imaginable.
"Will it stand up under long usage?"
The first Gulbransens built are still in
good playing condition. "Can I afford
it?" Four genuine Gulbransen models
at a moderate range of prices-led by
the superb White House Model which
embodies the finest materials, extra
careful workmanship, exceptional
tone-quality, priced at $500. The
Country Seat Model, $615; the Subur-
ban Model, $3.50; the Community Mo-
del, $3.50. Let your circumstances and
your appreciation of tone-quality and
piano-value determine your choice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

Ans. Greater New York has 600,-
900 telephones. We do not know just
how many operators there are, but
there are $4,000 persons there on the
pay roll of the telephone company.
L. S., What percentage of
United States soldiers in the World
war were able to return to duty af-
ter being wounded? Also what was
the percentage in our Civil war?
) Ans. In the World war over so
percent of the wounded recovered and
returned to duty. This percentage is
for all the Allies only In the Civil
war only IL per cent of the wounded
weer able to return.
K. S., Montfort-How far could a
man jump if, relative to his size, he
had the same jumping power of flea!
Ans. If man had the same jump
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
Query and
Answer

S. T., Blue River-As you can tell
the day of the week person was
born on, 1 want to ask you to tell
mine. My birthday is Dec. Is. 1865?
Ans. You were born on Friday.
M. R., BoscobeI-I would like to
know about how many telephones
there are in New York City? How
many operators do they have there?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10
More Than 100000 Gulbransens!

The favorite musical instrument in
more than one hundred thousand
American homes
first of all-because it is easy to
play, secondly-because tn e
Gulhransen is an unusually fine pi-
ano. Homeopathy, structure, beauty
it is a better instrument, with more
piano-quality built into it, than you
can buy in any other make, dollar for
dollar.
A real musical instrument plus the
ability to express yourself unsteady!
Given only a love of music, you can
play the Gulbransen with all the feel
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-12-10

IF a mans face is his fortune some
of MS are nearly broke.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
PIONEER CHURCH ACTIVITIES

Rev. e. J. Alstatt, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church of Rhinelan-
der and who serves the Gustof Adolf
Lutheran church of Conover at Pho
neer lake is spending his vacation at
the latter place with his wife and son
and Miss Marie Olson Mr.. Alstatt
was in Eagle River wednesday en-
route to Rhinelander where he was
called to officiate at funeral. In a
call at the Review office he said that
he would return to spend the unexpir
ed portion of his vacation, and THAT
much activity in church matters was
being manifested by the Pioneer con-
gregation The Luther League of the
church gave a concert at the church
Saturday evening of last week atten-
ded by a packed house and Sunday
about fifty drove from Rhinelander to
attend the services and partake of
the dinner served by the ladies of Pho
neer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

gational church will be held on Satur-
day, August 18th. Place, one door east
of Strong & Manley's hardware store.
DR.. John Diamond came over from
Frederic Friday after his wife, sis
ter and mother-in-law who had spent
a couple of weeks at the Amos Rad
cliffe home. They-left for home Sat
urday.
l.. ". Hebestreit returned Saturday
from Rhinelander where he spent two
weeks dressing up business places
there with new decorations in the
way of nifty window lettering and
business signs.
Mrs Augusta PersOhn and son Rob-
ert returned Tuesday from down
state motor trip. They were accompan
led by Mrs w J. Davis of Viroqua
who will spend some time with her
many Eagle River friends.
Mrs. A. G. Felzman of Milwaukee
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

spent last week the guest of Eagle
River friends. The Felzman family re-
sided here some years ago and she
was much impressed with all of the
different improvements noticed since
their time of residence here.
Hunter Case of Phelps was visitor
in town last Thursday. He announced
that he would be candidate for re-
election to the office of clerk of cir
cult court and has the best wishes of
the Review Tor the position as he is a
friend of long standing and an Al
man in every respect.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
LINCOLN GRANGE PICNIC

The annual picnic of the Lincoln
Grange will be held on Sunday, Aug
ust 3rd, in the Drager grove just west
of town on Route 70. 1t will be a day
filled with big programs including
speakers, games and contests for
young and old. All grange members
and their friends are invited to attend.
Don't forget the time and place.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
LOCAL
HAPPENINGS

FRIENDSHIP DAY is Sunday, Aug
ust 3rd. Remember your friends with
greeting cards. See ROY A. STERR,
Jeweler. Eagle River, Wis.
Don't forget that the annual bazaar,
Of the Earnest Workers of the Gongre
gational church will be held on Satufa
day, August 18th. Place, one door east
of Strong & Manley's hardware store.
E. r. Hayward and Chas. II. john
son were in town on business Wednes
day
Mrs. Ruth Penn and Miss Mae Cod
dake of 4Shawano called on Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Strong Monday.
julius Strelow was down from Big
Twin lake on business Wednesday, his
first visit since early spring.
Alex McRae, Of Rhinelander, Income
Tax Assessor for this district was in
town on business Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Magee entertain
ed an auto party of friends from STAN
baugh, Mich, at their home Sunday
George Hall and son Lowell and
l.. d. Hall drove to Eau Claire Satur-
day to visit the aged mother of Mr..
Hall.
The condition Of Mrs A. j. Austin
is greatly improved this week, a fact
very gratifying to all of her many
friends.
Mrs. Thomas Lamble and grand
daughter of Chicago are visitors at the
home of the formers brother, w. H.
Bonner
Mr.. and Miss Richie and Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Herschberger of Manawa
were guests at the B. F. Strong home
last week.
Harvey Nash went to Crandon last
week where he has position as limo
type operator in the office of the For
est Republican.
Mrs. Robt. Felt left Tuesday for
Marinette to represent the local lodge
of F. r. A., at the state convention
being held there this week.
Mrs. VIM. Wagner of Kenosha arriv-
ed last week to visit her parents Mr..
and Mrs, G.. L. Carter and other
friends and relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. John Aren't and daugh
ter Gretchen, of De Pere are guests at
the Bonner home this week. Mrs.
Aren't is niece of Mr.. Bomber.
Mrs. VIM Kiss and children return
ed to their home in Milwaukee Mon
day after spending two weeks at the
home of her mother Mrs. F. G. Nc
Intyre.
The w. G. 7. IT, will hold it's annual
business meeting and picnic at the
Wilson resort Friday Aug. ] Every
member is urged to attend and bring
your lunch
r. w. Carter and family attended a
band contest held at Boyd Sunday in
which dozen or more bands from
Eau Claire and Chippewa counties
participated.
VIM. Korb Jr. of Milwaukee arrived
last week from Milwaukee to spend
several weeks at the home of his
father on Carpenter lake. He was ac-
companied by his wife and son.
Don't forget that the annual bazaar
Of the Earnest Workers of the Congre
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
ANDED a % FOUNDER

&. A. Eckhardt, proprietor of Boot
Lake Resort relieved that well known
body Of water of % pound muskie
last Thursday using a red head bass
orino for bait. 1t was on display at
the Knox store that afternoon and
caused number to decide to go out
to Boot and see if they were not some
more Of the same kind there.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
1d071fed 776d5e7755Fg

FOR SALE-Ford Sedan, Dem Rims
Stop light, Brand new battery, cord
tires. Burt Bake, Phelps Road, Phelps
Wis.
MONEY TO LOAN on any good Sc
curity, for long time. Hardy-Ryan Alb
stract Co. Waukesha, Wis. See S. w.
Smith agent 7-18
FOR SALE-Ford One-ton truck in
good running condition. Just equipped
with new tires. Price $1,000 See or
phone E. A. Everett Phone No. s.
FOR SALE-TWo good milking COWS
Paul Kula, Sunstein Dist.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

FOR sALE-Remington typewriter
in perfect condition $4,000
MRS. HENRY HANSEN
Eagle River, Wis.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
Never Thought Of That

Dumb DANNY, oh, my! I've got
an awful cold in my head"
Truthful Well, that's some
thing.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE: One 80 Volt Delco Elec
trio light plant Complete with Bat
teries and bulbs. Price very reason
able. Reason for selling, on high line.
Enquire STRONG & MANLEY st
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
What the
BARGAIN
BASEMENT
Offers

More bargains to the square
foot than any department in
the stOre-job lot buying
months in advance of this sale
has filled the down stairs de-
partment with a sea of bargains
that will be offered you at stag
gering reductions. Silk Hosiery,
Cotton Hosiery, Underwear of
all kinds for women and children
Hundreds of yards of Oil Cloth,
Floor Covering, Cretones, Per-
Gales, Gingha1ns and ChalIies.
800 Corsets, back and front lace
Gowns, Boomers, Aprons and
other items too numerous to
mention. Over 900 remnants.
All waiting your inspection.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

FOR sALE-Team, Harness and
and sprinkler wagon. CHAS. HANKE
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
YOU RECEIVED One OF The BIG RED TAG CIRCULARS?

If you were accidentIy missed-yOur neigh
Dor has one; over 1000 circulars were
mailed to homes in Villas and Oneida coun-
ties. We will not even attempt to list here
any of the thousands of items that are on
saIe-suffice to say that the savings you
make on any purchase during this seven
days selling will agreeably surprise your
pocket book.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
WANTED

WANTED-Good. clean lintless rags
at the Review office.
WANTED-Girl, who can cook, and
do general homework in small family
and help care for baby. No washing
and ironing Inquire at Telephone
Office.
Purdy's Philos
.I've noticed one thing few good
scouts know the trail to success.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

Mrs. A. G. Felzman of Milwaukee
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

Silk Dresses>in every conceiy-
able style and color, Wash
Dresses of sheerest vOiles,
crepes, barred and plain linens,
Silk and wash blouses in the sea-
sons most popular colors and
mode. Skirts of cool silken
crepes and light weight flannels
in twelve different shades of tan
blue, and grey. In fact all outer
apparel that women and misses
desire will be offered at unbe-
lieveably low prices in this de-
partment during this sensation
al sale.
ONE SOLID WEEK OF BARGAINS
YOU'LL SURELY APPRECIATE
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

F.. w. Carter and family attended a
band contest held at Boyd Sunday in
which dozen or more bands from
Eau Claire and Chippewa counties
participated.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

Don't forget that the annual bazaar
Of the Earnest Workers of the Congre
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31
Blanket Sale
SATURDAY
Eagle River Day

Saturday we have set aside as Eagle
River Day at the Red Tag Sale. And
to welcome you we are having gil
gantic Blanket Sale of new Fall Blan-
kets that were only unpacked yester
day. Hundreds of wool, wool mixed,
and cotton blankets in beautiful soft
toned plaids and striped borders, all
to go at prices that are at least rs per
cent lower than the price you usually
pay.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1924-07-31

VIM. Korb Jr. of Milwaukee arrived
last week from Milwaukee to spend
several weeks at the home of his
father on Carpenter lake. He was ac-
companied by his wife and SON.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-04-28
THE GRADE CROSSING DID 1T

The same old gruesome story is told
again in Birmingham. This time three men
try to negotiate a grade crossing where an
embankment so obstructs the view that they
cannot see an approaching train. Results /:
Automobile struck one occupant killed, an
other so badly injured that HIS recovery was
considered improbable, still another seriously
hurt. The least injured of the unfortunate
trio stated that the signal bell was not
sounding because it was out of order. a
traffic policeman and a motorcycle scout con-
firmed the statement. Why the officers did
not report that the signal was out of order and
had not worked for some time. in fact. since
they had been on duty, as substantiated by
several people in the neighborhood. is not ex.
planned. 1t seems that their duty in this re-
spect would have been to report the situation
10 the proper authorities. Then the accident
might have been prevented.
Still other accidents and tragedies from
the. Embarrassing menace have become so
numerous that the public is never surprised
to read of them. The situation continues
from bad to worse year in and year out.
After several decades of conferences and cor.
respondence between municipal authorities
and railroad executives. and despite pleadngs
from thousands of people for relief. the
death-traps remain and take their toll in in
creasing numbers. The public safety and
the industrial losses are overlooked by the
two parties responsible for the intolerable
conditiop-the railroads indirectly and the
city commission directly. The old question
sof how much longer the situation will con.
tipue is asked n. hundred or more times every
day, and especially after each of the numer.
Gus and increasing tragedies.