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New Britain herald., 1924-04-11
IBIG LEAGUE SCOUTS
 DUST OFF GUM SHOES
ProspeCtOr for Baseball Material
 Has a Tough Job
lBY Billy ENansl

Coincident with the start of the baseball season, the major league scout will dust of his gum shoes and start on his annual ivory hunting ex- petition. '..
 The baseball scout has become one of the most valuable assets of a big league ball club. On the success of 1 baseball Sherlock Holmes to dig up promising material largely hinges the success of a club. 1 In these days of high tension base ball and close races, the scouts are compelled 10 work fast and often use snap judgment,
 That is perhaps one reason why some players who look anything but promising material, get chance. The snap judgment of the scouts has re- suited in his kicking one.
 The baseball scouts are of ,lifferent types. There are some who think 10 earn their salary they must dig up | lot of recruits Others who work on the theory they arc saving their em- ployer a lot of money by keeping him away from the recruits who havo little more than an outside chance.
 know one major league scout who in years of service didn't send over a dozen players to the club that em- ploycd hil. A ma jority of these made good.
 In number of cases his opinion kept his club owner from bidding for rnputo1 star who never amounted 10, anything.
 Just what a tough proposition big lc1gue scoGt is up against was proved To me in a recent conversation with onc of the hest ivory hunters in the American league.
 The scont had been detailed to watch a certain player in the Southern Michigan league. The organization is now known as the Michigan-onta league. Tho player in question was with the Jackson, (MiehD club.
 It seems Saginaw. Mich. was the opposing club and to the best of inc scouts recollection, Robbins was the pitcher for that team.
 Robbins shut ont the Jackson team without R hit. Tho player Inc scout came 10 watch was an. easy victim for Robbins curves.
 Instead of resting on his glory. Rob bins came back the next day ana again pitched 8 shutout game in which not a hit was made. He struck out 14, the recruit the scout wat watching fam ming three times.
 The scout was convinced the out fielder who had been recommended to him wasn't ready. but he Eas mp in inc air about this fellow who was good enough 10 pitch two no-hit games fin succession.
 "snap judgment told mo to sign the pitcher on ;he strength Of those two no-hit games. Only the fact that 2 fancy price was asked caused me to pass up the proposition explained the scout.
 "I didn't like the pitching motion Of Robbins. and l could see that he was a bad fielder. However, he had been averaging a strikcout an inning for 50 games.
 "T finally decided didn't want the pitcher or outfelder and went on my way. but moi without considerable mis- giyinss for fear l had pulled bone.
 Guess I didn't as Robbins, as far as l know, never reached the majors. However, those two no-hit games were ayrut bait for n1y snan judgment"
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11
Millions Vet 10 he Made

JcGrics got si0.o00 and bonus Of s1o.09o for coming out Of retirement to battle Johnson. The negro was paid s30.o0o whcn hc lost 10 Jess Willard at Havana. Willard. in turn, drow fat guarantee of sI0O.00O for lighting Dempsey al Toledo.
 Tex Rickard promoted that fight and said he'd never risk offering such fl sum to any fighter again.
 Since then. however. Rickard has paid Dempsey something like mil lion doIt>rs in cash for meeting Brennan, tarpcnt'er and tirpo. and he is now eager 10 pay him another million. and then some. 10 renew tho Iirpo feud and follow it I'D with Harry Wills, tho giant negro. who has hrcn long clamoring for a crack at the crown.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11


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 RE tlmora .......n q , Newark ......,0 0 e 0 Q Q a--1 1Nn.hnse hits-~knne, Pitt, sanrlfires-- Na'sel Thomas. struck out By Groves (, Ellis l. Thomas S. Bases on halls--off Groves :, rileshifter 2, Thomas 1, Ellis ?. Hit hr plt"her--By Groves tshrnerl, pnu- bie play -Ellis Shrner and Brainard. tm. plrcs- Aubrey and Ward
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

The scout was on,inced the out fielder who had been recommended to him wasn't ready. but he Eas mp in fine air about this fellow who was good enough 10 pitch two no-hit games in snccesSion.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

Step this way, ladies and gents, and gaze upon tho worlds first million- dollar fist, the property of John liar rison Dempsey. heavyweight cham pion of the prize rins.
 Please note that aside from its rather robust dimensions. and hard, leathery aspe cts, this fist is not an unusual specimen.
 You have seen larger fists on iee- men and iror workers. Now that you recall ii, the butchers dsi that wiclds inc clcayer at tho corner store Is certainly more terrifying.
 And yct here is a fst--this one of Dempsey's--that towers joints and knuckles above all tho fists in tho history of tho world. For if IS the first fist that ever earned a million dollars.
 W hat other Fists Drew Down
 There have been other remarkable 1ste in the past. Tho ham-liko fist of tho great John l.. which wrote the introductory chapters Of man-flghting in America; the bone-crushing fist of ol1 fitzsimmons. inc high -spccd- gfarcd fist of Corbett and thc rock. ribbed fist Of ihe primitive Jcffries.
 But none of these fists had more than an elementary training in the nri of moncy-making. and they were handicapped further by having four ished in the days Of meagcr purses. Already tho Dempsey fist has made almost inicc as much as all inc other heavyweight champions combined
 Sullivan and Corbett fought for purse Of s.5.oon Corbctt and Iritz fought for si5.o00, winner take all. Fiiz fought Jim Hall for s4o.n00 in 1873. tho largest purse offered up 10 that lime. Offered is better word than paid. for when IFiiz went 10 col- lcct the check was worthless.
 hillions Net io he Made
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

Just what a tough proposition big lc7gue scoGt is mp against WIS proved To me in a recent conversation with onc of the hest ivory hunters in the American league
New Britain herald., 1924-04-11

The scout had been detailed to watch a certain player in the Southern Michigan league. The organization is now known as the Miehigan-onta league. Tho player in question was with the Jackson, (Mich.) club.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Bids Wanted.

The Board Of Education of the
town Of Washington asks for seal
ed bids for the transportation of
pupils during the coming school
year from the following schools:
From the Nine Mile to the San
born School.
From Anvil Lake to the Sanborn
school.
From the Numerich Bridge to
Sanborn School.
From Deerskin lake to the Mayo
School.
From Seward District to Mayo
School.
All bids must be in by Friday,
August 18th. Mail bids to George
Punches, District Clerk, Eagle
River, Wis. The Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Dated July 28th, 1924.
30-3t. George Punches, Clerk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
There's A Reason.

Some farmers can work twelve
hours a day on a piece Of land and
make a bare living.
Other farmers can work on the
same piece of land ten hours a day
and make a living and profit be-
sides.
Some men can take a business
enterprise, and not only fail to
make a living, but go seriously. in
to debt.
Other men can take the same
enterprise, with all it's handicaps,
and make it profitable.
There's a reason for the differ
ence.
The successful man studies con-
ditions and analyses suggestions
and makes improvements as rap
idly as it is possible for him to do
so, His returns are in proportion
to the activity Of his brain.
The failure is slow to change.
He doesn't take any stock in new
tangled notions. What was good
enough for his father is good
for him. And that is all he gets.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
How to Tell Whoppers.

AS the season when fish stories
are ripe, perhaps the following
pointers may be of assistance to
the tellers of fshy tales and also
help them to get away with it. .
l. Size up your listener before
you begin. If he looks easy, add
five pounds; extra easy, ten pounds
2. Never bring the fish home
They shrink in transit.
3. Work without photographs.
Many man has been hung on cir
cumstantial evidence.
4. Take your wife in your conf
dence. Bride her if necessary. If
that doesn't succeed, try another
wife.
5. Fish without guide. A
guides memory is VIGOROUSLY
exact.
6. Always go to some stream or
lake in which no one in your town
has fished. If you don't know of
such a stream or lake, invent one.
Z. After you've made up your
story, stick to it.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
hummer Cron of Alfalfa.

100 loads of hay, all that it was
possible to pile onto large hay
rack, from thirty-fve acres of
land, is the record Kirkpatrick
Bros, achieved this year from their
alfalfa field. fitzpatrick Bros.
were among the first farmers in
this locality to appreciate the
value OF the nutritive legume and
have had very good success in it's
culture Reedsburg Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
For Assembly.

To Villas County Voters:
| am a candidate for the office
of Assemblyman for the district
comprising the counties of Villas
and Iron, and ask your support at
the September primaries. | have
been a resident Of Hurley for
many years; taught school for a
period of four years and have been
register of deeds of Iron county
for number Of years. | feel that
| am thoroughly competent to rep
resent this northern section of
the state at Madison, and will put
UP my past and present record as
a public official in order to show
my abilities. Your votes will be
appreciated.
Yours respectfully,
r. G. TREMBATH,
Hurley, Wisconsin.
Villas County News $500 a year.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is given to contractors
by the school board of the town
of Washington that they are ask
ing for sealed bids for the con-
struction of school house in the
Mayo district.
Plans and specifications can be
seen at George Punches farm resi-
dence. All bids must be accom-
panied by a certified check for
$500, and must be in by August
18th. The board reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
6-2t. George Punches, Clerk
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Saved By a Log.

John and Lillian Bolger of Min
ocqua narrowly escaped death
when Ford truck in which they
were riding rolled into Lake Kawa-
guesagan here. The accident hap
pened when John Bolger, who was
driving, lost control of the car
The machine jumped down the
steep embankment into the lake,
turning over twice, but landing
on all four wheels. The occupants
jumped on a nearby log and got
to Minocqua Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
He Kills a Bear.

Horace Rheinhart, an Oneida
county farmer, shot and killed a
3O0-pound black bear that was in
vading his hog pen. The bear had
previously carried off two small
pigs from the pen and the irate
farmer secured a gun and lay in
wait for Mr. Bruin until he paid
his next visit.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Notice to Contractors.

The school board of the Town of
Conover hereby notify contractors
that bids are asked for the cree
ton of a school house in said
town. Bids will be received at the
office of the clerk up to and in
GLIDING Saturday, August 9th, at
1880 p. m.
Plans. and specifications on file
at the office of the clerk.
The board reserves. the right to
reject any and all bids.
Git. G. H. Johnson, Clerk.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
District Attorney.

To the Voters of Villas County:
| wish to announce my candidacy
for the office of District Attorney
for Villas county at the September
primaries. IF | am elected you
may be sure that all crimes will
be prosecuted VIGOROUSLY and with
out special favOrs TO anyone. This
includes the distiller and boot
logger.
JONAS RADCLIFFE.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Division Agent Dead.

H. C. Cheney, division freight
and passenger agent for the Chi
cago & Northwestern railway, died
at his home in Green Bay on Sun
day morning, July 9th. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday af-
ternoon at the home. Mr.. Cheney
was frequent visitor to Eagle
River IN transacting railway bust
ness, and has a large acquaintance
and many friends among railway
men of the Ashland division.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
For County Clerk.

| wish to announce that | will
be a candidate for the office of
County Clerk Of Villas county at
the September Primaries. | have
been a resident and taxpayer in
the town of Cloverland for the
past ten years. Thanking you for
your support.
Elda 0. Mccullough.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
SAYS HAS STRONG CASE
Observation-Disclosures Boun-
Diary Fight Claimed to- Be
in Favor of Michigan.

III Il 6NOI O1 lVAANAAAS OAs
Until recently we have given
little thought to the controversy
between Michigan and Wisconsin
over the question of the boundary
line between the two states. 1t
has been pending for many years
and little progress has seemed to
be made. 1t appeared to be ques-
ton which could be settled but
one way-a decision in favor of
continuing the boundary line as
it has been since the two states
were carved out Of the Northwest
territory as commemorative.
Reports of an unbiased nature
indicate, however, that under the
leadership of A. L. Sawyer and his
son of Menominee, Michigan, he is
preparing a case against Wiscon-
sin which appears to be irrefut-
able. Prominent Wisconsin men
who are familiar with the bound
airy situation believe that Michi-
gan has a splendid opportunity to
win it's case which has more than
passing interest on the Gogebic
range, inasmuch as it involves
Hurley and the territory to the
west branch of the Montreal river
Wisconsin officials charged with
the responsibility of combating
Michigan's claims have not, as yet,
prepared their side of the contro-
versey in the same careful manner
that has marked the work of the
Michigan attorneys. Mr.. Sawyer
has made an extensive study of
the boundary question. He is per-
haps the best informed man in
Michigan on the question of state
history He has taken an unusual
interest in the Michigan Historical
society and this has helped him in
his study of the boundary case.
1t is said that during the last two
years he has obtained every avail
able fact having bearing on the
controversy. AS a result, he will
go before the United States SUI
preme court with facts and figures
verified by months of research
work. Wisconsin's representatives,
it is claimed, cannot hope to make
a showing because they have not
prepared their case.
These facts cause Gogebic range
people to prick up their ears. They
have given the whole matter scant
attention, believing there was little
chance the would decide in favor
of Michigan. Since Hurley and q
portion of Iron county comprise a
large part of the territory involv-
ed and since Hurley's status would
be materially changed if Michigan
wins the case, interest in the con-
troversy will be renewed.
Whichever state wins, the fact
that settlement is promised in the
controversy of many years is i'm
portant. 1t is natural that Wis
consin people should wish to re-
main in that state, and it is like
wise natural that Michigan peo-
pie should desire the acquisition
of the territory involved. Both
sides will await with interest the
outcome of the case.-Ironwood
Globe.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06

Siberian natives, thinking to
cheat the purchasing agent of an
ivory importing company, substi-
tuted the tusks Of a prehistoric
mastadon for the walrus ivory.
However, the mastodon ivory was
we'll preserved and was of more
value than that of the walrus.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
In Rochester HOSPITAL.

Harry Wilde returned to Land
o Lakes yesterday morning having
taken Mrs. Wilde to a hospital in
Rochester, Mimi. Mrs. Wilde is
improving from her operation of
several days ago.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
st. Ignatius' Church.
(EpiscopaD
Congregational Church.

A special service will be held in
the Congregational church Sunday
morning at eleven. All members
and friends are cordially invited to
be present. Mr.. Ralph will speak
on BE Strong"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
C.-S. CLUB NOTES
Observation-Disclosures.

The members of the c. S. Club
wish to thank all our friends who
helped to make our Bunco party
at Mrs. Benson's a great success.
And we hope to be able to enter
tain you all again soon. Xxx
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
Notice

Teachers Examinations for the
teachers of Villas Co. will be held
at the Court House in Eagle River,
Friday and Saturday, beginning
$50 A. M. Aug. 18th and 10Th.
A. ]. Austin,
CIT. Co. Supt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
PAID ADVERTISEMENTS

Authorized and paid for by the
following at regular advertising
rates.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
HORSE SHOWN

STOCK PAVILION = MONDAY,
TUESDAY, w DNE IS b Az.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIoHTs
8 p. m.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06

CHURCH NOTES
Lutheran Church.

Lutheran Church.
Sunday School at S:45 a. m.
English Services at 9:45 a. m.
German Services at 10:45 a. m.
This is your invitation.
Jos. D. Krubsack, Pastor
st. Ignatius' Church.
EpiscopaD
Every Wednesday: Evening Pray
er and Sermon at 7:45 p. m.
Every Thursday: Holy Commun-
ion at 1880 a. m.
Everyone welcome.
The Rev. F. C. St. Clair, Vicar
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06

SEE THE 1928 MODEL
AUTOMOBILES AND TRUCKS
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
AUTO RAcINCl

TUESDAY and SATURDAY 2 o. m.
Worlds Fastest Dirt Track Drivers
and cars.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06

GOT
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-08-06
HARNESS RACING!

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS
DAY, FRiDAY-1st Race at o. m.
So, 900 MATCH RACE FRIDAY
single G, Sir Roch, Margaret Dillon.
Beverly banner., 1924-10-03

she is young, or has an open mind, the
answer is-she will. But If she is
older and cautious, not to mention
timid about criticism-she may need
some coaxing. Here is where trim
mings slip in and save the day for the
anxious milliner. They soften these
unaccustomed lines.
BY means of wreaths, plumes, POM
pons and fancies of ostrich feather.
much ornamentation of burnt goose
and numberless other feather devices.
by wide, soft ribbon and velvet dra-
peries and by lace, the new shapes
are softened and modified. Winter
will bring silk and velvet flowers also,
in the company of rich velvets and
furs.
But in the group of hats pictured
there is no attempt to conceal the
intent of the mode-these are shapes
approved by fashion. AT the top, nat
urally one Interpretation of the top
Beverly banner., 1924-10-03

blouse shown in the picture traces its
ancestry to the humble sweater of pio-
neer days?
The vogue for white is emphasized
IN this modish knitted Russian blouse,
color contrast achieved in an allover
plaid Lanvin green. Plaids in knit
ted sportswear are the ultra-smart
cote.
Speaking in regard TO the evolution
Of the sweater, not only is the Rus
sian blouse a fiattering testimony to
knitted achievement, for an equally
elaborate treatise might also be penned
concerning the latest knitted jac-
quettes which are as luxuriously and
handsomely designed as are miladys
novelty fur coatees. In fact, the knit
ted bob" coat, or jacquette with its
clipped yarn collar, which measures
up in appearance to real fur, is the
last word in autumn wrap fashions.
That such q fur-lika resemblance can
Beverly banner., 1924-10-03
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CABINE I
90. 1924. western Newspaper Union.l
WEEKLY MENU SUG-
GESTIONS
90. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.l

During the last days of summer ana
early autumn, food that is easy OF
digestion and not too substantial, Is
most favored.
SUNDAY = Breakfast: Grapefruit
with cherries. Dinner: Fried chicken,
green peas, ice cream. Supper: Egg
lemonade, lettuce and cucumber sand
Wiches.
MoNDAY-Breakfast: Blackberries,
oatmeal with top milk Dinner: Proiled
steak, parsley, potatoes, cherry pie.
Supper: Fresh mushrooms on toast.
TUESDAY-Breakfas Iced canta-
loupe. Dinner: Lamb outlets with cur
rant Jelly. Supper: Sandwiches, tea,
chicken salad.
WEDNESDAY - Breakfa1t: Toast
and poached egg. Dinner: Baked ham,
sliced tomatoes. Supper: Cottage
cheese with cream, curraaS Jelly.
THURSDAY - Breakfast: Frcsh
berries, bacon, griddle cakes. Dinner:
Swiss steak, new potatoes, roasted
Supper: Sliced, baked ham.
FRIDAY--Breakfast: Peaches hon.
ny and milk. Dinner: Baked stuffed
fish, creamed onions. Supper: Scram-
bIed eggs, toast points.
SATURDAY-B re akfast: Corn
flakes, cream. Dinner: Baked hashp
lettuce salad. Supper: Cream cake,
blueberres.
Fresh Mushrooms on Toast.
m. A. GnI
mushrooms, remove the stems and peel
the caps. Cut up stems and caps and
cook five minutes In a tablespoonful OF
butter to each cupful of mushrooms.
Add one-half cupful of thin cream and
serve poured over buttered toast.
Chicken Salad.
Take bits of leftover cooked chicken,
add an equal amount or one and one
half times as much minced celery. Mix
with good well seasoned salad dress
ing and serve on lettuce
Chicken With oysters.-Prepare and
disjoint a nice fat chicken, put 1t into
saucepan, cover with water, season
highly with salt and pepper and stew
until 1t begins to get tender Line
the sides of deep baking dish with
a good biscuit crust. Remove the
bones from the largest pieces and
place the meat in pieces of butter, re-
peat with another layer of chicken.
Pour in half the broth from the chick
en- and some oyster liquor, with top
layer of oysters. Cover with the top
crust and bake, leaving a vent for
the steam to escape.