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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1924-12-03
Rachmaninoff and His "Frankenstein'

- poser, probably is not in the position Of the creator Of Frank
ensten," but his most famous composition rises up everywhere
to plague him and he is getting peeved about it.
Fifteen years ago he composed prelude" 1t is a wonderfully
quenty played, sometimes in the hearing of the composer. Re-
Gently he arrived in England for a short vacation and to give two
concerts.
Everywhere | go they play it, he complained. "Whenever
! appear in a concert must play the Prelude think l have
played it at every concert. | have heard it too much"
Some people will say that this is merely temperamental-most
musicians and singers are supposed to have a superabundance of
nerves charitably called Temperament" But it is probable
that many creators have been nearly overwhelmed by their own
creations and like Rachmaninoff have heard it too much"
All prominent people are patronized. 1t is assumed that they
like to hear discussed the things that have brought them before
the public eye. The author must hear praise of his story, the
singer the eulogies of admirers. Sometimes it pleases them, but
more often they would rather talk of something else or receive
some constructive criticism.
Truly great people are modest. The plaudts of the crowd are
music only to those who by some trick of fate have been hurled
into popular favor and in most respects are mediocre. The pres
ident OF the United States shows himself to the people, but if he
We're to have his choice he would prefer the privacy of his study,
there to work out the problems Of the nation.
The true artist lives for art alone and not for praise. Rach-
mammoth undoubtedly forgets his audiences when he sits down to
the piano, and Gali-Curci thinks only of her work when she APP
pears on the concert stage.
Every one, Of course, is apprecative of honest recognition of
things well done. But the truly great are wrapped up in their
art End are less concerned about what the public thinks than the
public believes.
Will homes of the future have built in radio sets?
aIt may be possible some day to not only hear a concert over the
radio but to see the director tear his hair.
Heirs never refuse the money, no matter how the Old Man
got it.
Modern home builders provide plenty of closets, so that there
will be room for the family skeletons.
just when we thought our worries were over, congress con-
vened.
Modern dance music is a development of the darktown cake
walk, 50 it is quite logical for the white jazz artist to adopt the
banjo.
Three ounces of moonshine whisky killed a rabbit. When will
rabbits quit drinking that stuff Toledo Blade.
He who pays the bill for wifes silk stockings should perhaps
bear In mind that the man who invented them was an English
priest in the time of Queen Elizabeth. who wore the first pair.
knowing this, hubby may revise his muttered remarks.-Detroit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

will be destroyed. Could you give me any information on the subject? Mrs. T., Woodward, Ala.
 A. There is such q plant (Zigadenus) which resembles the lilies, growing wild in the western states, is violently pois- onous and responsible for the death of many grazing cattle, particularly sheep. am unable to say if it would affect fly by simply lighting on the plant unless they would suck the fo- liage. An infusion or decoration of the plant made attractive to flies might be effective.
 c. Can you tell me where I can pro- cure some fairy lilies. They are cer- tainly grand and want to order some !? Miss g., Guntersville, Ala.
 A. You will find them listed in seed Zephygranthes and possibly as zephyr flower. In color they come in white and rose pink. It is a bulbous plant Towering outdoors all summer and may be successfully grown in pots. Your other question is too complicated for these columns unless made plainer. See special answer by mail.
 Q. have a lot of grape vine roots. some of them three feet long, that made by pulling low growing branches down and covering them with soil. They are covered with side roots and I want to plant them out. Can I cut these up. set out and how long should the cuttings be? H. T., Owento, Ala.
 A. Yes, you may cut them but the length would depend on just how many substantial side roots a cutting would have. Cuttings six inches long would do, providing they contained two or more good roots, others might have to be 12 inches long in order to carry sufficient roots to establish growth above ground.
 Q. My fig bushes seem to be killed or at least badly damaged. What would you advise me to do in an effort to save them? s. D., Bessemer, Ala.
 A. Probably the wise thing to do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

scab. What causes potatoes to be scab- by aud rough? How should I go about or what measure should be used to pre- vent?-J. D., Cullman, Ala.
 A.-Scab is disease or fungus and not only injurious to potatoes, but to other vegetables When the soil be. comes infected with this disease it is hard to control, because it seems to in crease with the application of lime. ashes and barnyard manure. Treating the planting seed greatly reduces scab, and. in fact, absolutely removes all the fungus from the planting seed. The best treatment is to dissolve one ounce of corrosive sublimate in eight gallons of water and then soak the seed, whole. in this solution for an hour and a half. Then spread out on a clean place, q tarpaulin would be best, to dry off be- fore cutting. The potatoes may be put in burlap bag to soak. Any remain, ing solution should be poured out imme- diately, as it is very poisonous.
 Q.-May we plant spinach now. and what variety would you consider best :? A. M.. Leeds, Ala.
 A.-Spinach should be planted at once. The question of variety is large ly matter of personal opinion. Either the bloomsda1e or broad-leaved flanders would answer.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 .. am told that there is a plant known as fly poison and if planted around about ones promises, all flies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

would be to examine the plants closely and cut the terminal branches back to where you can recognize live wood ana then wait until later when the plants should show foliage. Those that prove altogether dead should be re- moved. It is possible of course that you may find it necessary later on to cut back to the ground.
 Do you think it too late to plant out the hardy spring and summer flower ing lilies to bloom this year? Mrs. R., Cordova, Ala.
 A. No, I don't think 70. Some va rieties might not flower, particularly those that naturally bloom early in spring, but I would not hesitate to put them out. More information is needed for a reply to other questions. See letter.
 O. have fine cape jasmine bush, growing outdoors in protected situa- ton, which for several years has bloom ed beautifully and escaped all damage from the cold, but this winter has fuin- ed it. All the branches seem to be dead. What would you advise me to do? Would cutting back help any? :? Miss L., Fayette, Ala.
 A. doubt very much II the entire plant is dead. I would examine the plant very closely and cut it back rath- CT severely to where you can see signs of life and await further developments. You may find it necessary to cut back again should growth not show up on the pruned branches or even down near the ground. Such plants ought to be mulched every fall, which is great protection.
 Q. A number of my roses were af. fected last season with black leaf spot and want to spray now while plants are dormant and ask you to advise if permissible to prune my hybrid tea roses now before spraying and which treatment would be best? Mrs. W. H. E.
 A. It is permissible to prune your roses now, the sooner the better, but it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24
BIRMINGHAM AGE-HERALD

could be deferred until later. The fact of the matter is that when the need of pruning ie indicated, it should be done. The plants shpuld be sprayed at once with Bordeaux mixture at full strength as indicated on the package for dor mant sprAyinG but one spraying is not sufficient After the plants come into activs growth the lims-surplnr spray reduced to the strength indicated for summer spray is effective and less like ,iy to injure the plant. Several spray ings at intervals of 90 days should bring the disease under control.
 Q. Do you think it safe to plant Irish potatoes now? H., Woodstock, Ala.
 A. I certainly do, the quicker the better, only early planting should per- haps b. bsdded on but any extra cova
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

serve the weather and the activities of the natives and govern your operations accordingly. 1- Y
 Q. am thinking of trying the June pink tomato this year to be sold on our local market What do you think ofsit7 Mrs. w.. Florence, Ala.
 A. June pink h an extra early variety, inclined to grow in clusters, very prolific, color handsome deep pink with often purplish tinge, mak- ing the fruit very .attractice and easily sold. The size is medium but large enough The only objection is that a small percentage of the fruit does not grow althogether smooth but this is eyerblanced by prolificness.
 s Q. A lady told me that they grew a plant in the north called alum root and from her description, I think it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

desirable and would. like to buy soma Can yoo give me any information on the subjectf Mrs. c. ::
 A. HeGchera or alum root is hardy outdoor perennial and produce densa mound foot high of beautiful leaves resembling galax from the ground up. The bloom stalk. straight and leafless, arises above the foliage and produce | spray of coral like blossoms from early sprins until late summer. Some well established plants will often throw as many as 50 or more bloom stalks and Is therefore fine for cutting. There are many varieties to select from and the dominant colors are coral. scarlet and white. vaf 5N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-24

sfing should be removed after danger of frost has passed.
 anu u,spdaal1irissh etaoi cmfwy vbgk h
 Q. am . new comer to the Birming- ham district and am not posted on the climate. Can you tell me about what time the latest sfrosts come3 H. J., K. F. D. 9. se
 A. There are such wide differences in seasons that no definite answer could be conclusive. I have lived in Birmingham for 34 years and about the largest snow fall with freezing weather that I have ever seen in Bir- mingham occurred on April A about 32 years ago, but never. since. You may generally expect some rather short frosts in March and the freezing of the ground but this doesn't happen ev- cry year. The best thing to do is to ob-
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Dresses for Home Wear
At Sl.95 and S2.95

Attractive Agon Queen make and other makes of dresses
of gngham and chambray in straghne styles charmngy
trimmed with white pque novelty braids and ppngs in
rasng coors They have the becoming neckines and
self grdles. Sizes So to 46. Extra sizes 4S to 81.
Kann's-Second Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Printed Silk Scarfs
$I.75 to $3.50

The scarf in all its phases
of beauty and usefulness
still holds triumphant sway
over the mode. Worn on all
occasions, its chic is unmis-
taxable. A gift of one is
always highly appropriate
to any woman, no matter
what her age, and sure OF
a welcome. These Of print
ed silk in various pretty col
ors, some with fringe, 9th
ers plain, are lovely and
very smart.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Attractive vanities in two shapes.
They are in black, blue, red, brown
and green with gold stripe. Complete
with powder, rouge, lipstick and mir
ror.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Dainty Boutonnieres
Csc to Sl.75

A pretty flower will add
charm to any costume, and
here you will find many beauti-
ful kinds from which to choose.
Single flowers and combinations
of flowers. all specially priced.
Those mentioned below will
make lovely gifts.
Single GUdenias, Csc, 39c,
soc and 75c.
Boxed Bounonnieres, 29c,
39c and Soc.
Orchids, sI.00 and $50.
Orchids combined 10Th
Lilies of the VaLiey, sI.75.
Violets, 5oc TO $50.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Art Needlework Package
Goods, 1/2 Price!

ALL of attractive needlework packages com
plete with floss all ready embroidered They include
the we'll known Pacific Royal Society and Bucila goods
contain both personal and household goods All ofered
at lust one-half of their real price.
Chinese painted Desk Sets
coored ideal Sugees
rings Three ton Regularly %S0 special
Prices and each S500
Excellent quality Cretonne -. -.
SneciaI each quality silk in
osc '' ' colors. Special each, $49s.
Kann's-Fourth
Evening star., 1924-12-21

Exquisite Spanish Shawls
$42.5O and $3.50
No would prettier evening wrap than one of
these lovely haws made of heavy crepe de chine with black
and white backgrounds and lovely embroidered on
them Those $3.50 have the borders embroidered while
those $3.50 in al-over effects more desirable or
handsomer gift could not be given.
Others OF plain Uhite and red $3.50 and $3.50
Of ,Uhite crepe de chine ,Uith large roses
printed on them $3.50
Kann s-Street Floor
Evening star., 1924-12-21

These attractive and
convenient folds are made
of genuine morocco leath-
er; leather lined through
out and all mounted with
14-karat gold corners. A
regular $2.50 value.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star., 1924-12-21
Handbags-Leather,S Silk
or Beautifully Beaded

Lovely Hand-beaded Bags that look
like a piece of tapestry. They are IN
large size with silk lining
and drawstring top. spe- S15.05
Others from S1.o0 to $4,000.
Silk and Imported Leather Bags that
are novel and attractive
$500 to $35
Leather Bags of the finest pin, seal,
calf alligator and beaver
calf feathers, in the Floren- $1,000
Leather Bags. in the latest styles
and made Of the best ma ~ S0
terials, at ............. %s"cO
Genuine Leather Bags that are re-
productions of the very highest priced
bags at
$2.o5 and $500
Kann's-Street 7
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
4IND FIELD NEE 1
Eagle River and Phelps High
Schools to Participate With
ThreeLakes and Minocqua.

A quadrangular track and field
meet was arranged at a meeting
held last Saturday afternoon at
the office of county superintend-
ent of schools at Rhinelander.
Minocqua was chosen as the city
in which to hold the event.
Principal A. F. Anklin of Min
ocqua high school and Coach H.
E. Thorpe of the same school rep
resented that city at the session.
Principal H. H. Dooley of the
high school and Principal Otto E.
Witt of the graded school were
Three Lakes representatives
The meet, which will be held ON
May oath at Minocqua will see
fast events both on the ;2der
path and in the field events. e.
River and Phelps schools have al
ready signifed their intention of
participating in the meet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
Roads Are Onened

county highways in Villas coun-
and this region in general were
oIoAen out last week Thursday by
progressive citizens of the many
',o,illhunltles and gave to- the tray
|eling public a much needed outlet
|mI'h cars and wheeled vehicles.
'Ince the middle of January no
'aIS have been able to operate,
V0'Slue OF the "snowmobile," and
y"e breaking down of the snow
oF1tS last week has been a God
seno TO the travelling public. The
'S' highway to be broken out
was ~ from Little st. German
l'Ne TO Eagle River. About fifteen
men and three trucks and cars
\ IoIlpleted the dozen miles after a
M nan days hard labor. Saturday
n"e lhfee Lakes-Eagle River high
WA was also placed in commission
" people from Three Lakes, and
me- T1ta" followed the Phelps highway
1"e Conover State Line highway
W, was also opened that day. Bar
ling aecldental'snow storms, there
,,-.} not be any more trouble
WI, WI" dntted or impossible high
f S"ys until next year. Still, with
obo, ' IN the roadbeds, there is a
,ro,' 'oe OF some portions of high
5o, g oe'ng impossible for several
,o! sS at a time. But as this hap
ro lr5 regularly each spring on dirt
lo 0a,'S IN this northland, such de
,sS 10 not bother the fellow who
steps on the gas,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
BASE BALL SCHEDULES
Three High Schools Have An
nounced Their Schedules of
Games During May.

Minocqua Three Lakes and
Eagle River high schools will get
their baseball season under way
on May 3, when Three Lakes and
Minocqua will cross bats at Three
Lakes according to the tentative
schedule drawn up by representa-
tives of the three schools In con-
ference at Rhinelander last Sat
urday.
The schedule for the entire sea-
son follows:
May 3-Minocqua versus Three
Lakes at Three Lakes.
May Eagle River versus Three
Lakes at Eagle River.
May 10-Eagle River versus
Minocqua.
May 14-Minocqua versus Three
Lakes at Minocqua.
May 17-Three Lakes versus
Eagle River at Three Lakes.
May 21-Minocqua versus Eagle
River at Eagle River.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
GIVE MUCH NOTORIETY
"Moonshine Fund" for Villas
County Makes People Be-
lieve This Bad County.

Villas county is receiving much
unwarranted notoriety since the
county board gave the district at
torney a $500 fund whereby tc
clean up moonshining in the coun.
tvs boundaries. If one were tc
believe all of the stories being
circulated, and the articles which
state papers are writing about
this "moonshine fund, there is
given outsiders the impression we
[ sure are tough citizens. Here is
but one of dozens of articles now
going the rounds.
THE Villas county board of sup
ervisors at its last meeting voted
sum of $500 which will be
placed in a separate fund for the
district attorney, who is expected
to use it for the suppression of
moonshining in that county. With
this amount at the district attor-
neys disposal it is said by mem
bers of the board that Villas coun-
ty will soon see the end of illicit
bartering and cause many violat-
ors to be placed in the hands of
the law and possibly in prison"
Investigation into the records
throughout the county show con-
;lusively that there is less moon
Inning in the county than in our
ister counties adjoining. This
an be proven, even though there
las been number of cases ON the
calendar at the past terms of
courts. That, together with the re-
quest of this district for a special
fund to fight law violation, gives
lut the impression of a mighty
Dad state of affairs in Villas.
While there is moonshining be-
ng done in this county the same
as In others, it has never reached
the critical stage where extra men
or extra funds were a necessity in
order to prevent a debauchery of
the county's honor. Possibly there
was no real necessity in the coun-
ty board giving this $500 toward
suppression of liquor violations as
there is always placed at the dis
posal of the district attorney a.
sum of $500 for emergencies,
which in this case might possibly
be enough.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
Big Wrestling Bout.

The American Legion Post of
Rhinelander< will blossom forth
with another Madison Square Gar
den wrestling show at the Armory
in that city on Thursday, April 10,
when Stanislaus Zbysko, the Grand
Old Man, will exchange locks with
Montana Jack Mccarthy, champion
OF the Pacific Coast, in a finish
match best two falls out of three.
Due to popular demand for Zby-
szko to- return to Rhinelander
when weather conditions will re-
suit in mighty big turnout, no
time was lost by the Legion hust-
lers to again dicker with the Pole.
Snow blocked roads prevented
scores of farmers, many of whom
are countrymen of the famous
mat star, from attending the first
show In February when Rough
house" Anderson made up the op-
position. Many appeals have been
received during the last few
weeks relative to the bringing of
Zbyszko here for a second encoun-
ter.
In Montana Jack Mccarthy the
Irish lad from the coast, the for
mer worlds titleholder will have
very formidable opponent. In a
recent bout with Stranger Lewis
at Chicago Mccarthy battled the
champion on even terms until the
skull crusher was too much for
him. He lasted just IS minutes
and made Lewis step at his best
to win.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
Caught Many Trout.

Edw. Lacau returned to Eagle
River Monday after a ten day fish
ing trip In the Ozarks with several
ST. Louis anglers who had invited
him for the outing. The stream
fshed was a private owned one
in the Ozarks, and after years of
planting is now considered the
daddy of them all in that section
for trout of the rainbow variety.
Trout in this stream range from
a couple pounds up to six or sew
en- pounds, and when the season
is right there is nothing to pre-
vent any sized catch. Even with
the season being early for trout,
the sportsmen ON this trip made
splendid catches.
Noxxrc Mat A.51 I~;~ ,.~~,,I4-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
A TWO STORY BUILDIN
Erection of Business Buildil.
on North Side of First N,
tional Bank Building.

Material is being gotten out fol
the two story structure which
Alex Higgins will erect upon hi
building lot adjoining the north
end of the First National Bank
building on Railroad street. The
building will occupy the space
next to the bank and just across
the alley from Schlack's building
The new structure will be of
brick and two stories. 1t will be
20x40 feet and the architecture!
will be on a par with that of the
bank structure The lower floor
will be occupied by c. T. Dryz
with his offices, while the upper
will be given over to law offices
of Mr.. Higgins.
If the space now vacant between
the Frankel and Richmond build
ings can be put to active use by
the owners, the appearance of the
village will be much enhanced;
then if the concrete pavement
spoken of is placed on Wall and
Railroad streets this year, much
satisfaction in appearance, com
fort and civic pride will result to
Eagle River.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
Kracht Re-engaged.

Principal Kracht of the Eagle
River high schools has been en-
gagged by the school board for the
1925 term of school. Mr. Kracht
has held the principalship over
the school for the past two years
and has given universal satisfac-
ton. 1t was through his untiring
efforts that the Eagle River
schools have been given much
commendable notoriety in basket
ball circles during the season just
closed. 1t is a very pleasing an
nouncement for the News to make
in his re-engagement as the head
of the schools for another year.
Try News Want Ads.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-04-09
ArbOr Vitae Officers.

The officers elected in the town
of Arbor Vitae are as follows:
Chairman. K. Anderson.
Supervisors e. A. Dubois and
George Mattke.
Clerk Samuel Stearns.
Treasurer-John Trapp.
Assessor-Jack Paquette.
The Minocqua Times of last
week gives the results of this
election:
In three sided contest A. K.
Anderson was elected chairman of
Arbor Vitae, receiving So votes
against 26 for Phillip Foelkner
and AZ for A. j. Soik. E. A. Du-
Bots with SO votes and George
Mattke with 81 were elected
supervisors, other candidates for
this ofice-Otto Falk and Carl
Misunderstanding SO and 33 votes
respectively. Samuel Stearns for
town clerk and John Trapp for
town treasurer, both without op-
position, received 106 and Ill
votes. With three candidates for
town assessor Jack Paquette was
elected to this office getting 72
votes against IA for Roland B.
Cary and 46 for Otto Mielke. VIM.
Gehrke and George Hall were
elected Justices of the Peaca over
Al Hoffman and Adolph Shucha,
and George Bayers and Dewey
Trapp town constables over Hugh
Anderson and Otto Gehrke.