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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27

now slightly expanded over the spring
decline.
In distribution wholesale and de-
partment store trade is below June a
year ago. Mail order and chain store
sales have slightly increased.
Money rates are lower. The fed
eral reserve bank of New York has
reduced it's rediscount rate to three
percent. Stocks and bonds show a
rising market. Railroad and foreign
bonds are strong.
Considerable optimism exists in the
country districts since farm prices
have shown an upward rise. Mer-
chants are purchasing more freely
and farmers are buying to greater
extent. Much of the improvement of
business in the country is traceable to
this cause.
A decline in wages is shown in the
labor field 1902 plants reported wage
reductions during June and but % re-
ported increases. A decline in prices
has been going on for year or so
and wages are now beginning to re-
fleet the situation.
Lessened production is forecasted in
corn but the prospect for the country
at large is 61,000,000 bushels more
than a year ago. The forecast for
wheat is 814 million bushels which is
% million bushels more than the crop
harvested a year ago. Oats is good
crop and with farmers in other
countries reporting a small grain crop
Is percent under the average the
American farmer will benefit con-
siderably. The department of agri-
culture places the gain in farm income
from what alone at 200 millions OF
dollars.
1t goes without saying that in
creased farm returns will be OF great
benefit. Bank loans will be paid off
or reduced The farm population will
buy more commodities and this will
result in prosperity for the classes
engaged in distribution.
Recently compiled statistics on the
relative curves of farm production and
farm costs are of interests. The curve
on farm overhead shows that taxes
and interest have steadily increased
since 1905, at no time being less than
before. Farm production in dollars
rose steadily until 1920 when it de-
clined sharply. Recently farm in
comes have aggregated around the
1905 basis. This explains clearly the
hard times among farmers and why
their buying has been curtailed.
More recently the production in dol
lars has increased and the farmers
are happier in consequence. If the
present condition holds through the
fall and it very likely will, those
favoring a change in party govern
rnnnt will find themselves hard I'D for
campaign material.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
Separator Blows Match
Into Barn; Loss S., 1000

MenOminie, visa match dropped
by a workman ignited bundle of
grain within a grain separator and
started a blaze which, blown through
the blower stacker, into a loft,
destroyed John Vasey's $4,000 barn.
The separator and other equipment
were saved One of the feeders pitch
ing bundles into the machine from a
loaded wagon asked a companion for
match to light a cigarette. The first
match tossed to him was lost in the
load of bundles, and it is believed it
was this match that ignited inside
the machine.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
COUNCIL MEETING

Lancaster, Wis, Aug. 10, 1924.
An adjourned regular meeting of the
Council was held Tuesday evening,
Aug. 10Th, 1924, Mayor George E.
Beck presiding.
All members were present except
Alderman Chas. Tiedemann.
Several property owners from Lin
coin Ave. were present in regard to
the drainage of that street. A motion
was made by Aid. Croft, seconded by
Aid. Barnett, that a vote be taken by
the Council as to whether or not Mr..
Henry Henkel be allowed to place tile
in front of his property. Upon roll call
vote Mr.. Henkel was given permission
to put in the tile.
The Council decided that no fur
Their action was needed in regard to
the water at the Pat May corner.
A motion was made by Aid. Show
alter that notice be given that grass,
brush and rubbish must not be thrown
in the streets and that parties who
have done so must clean it up at
once. Motion carried by unanimous
vote.
The buying of shrubbery was left
to the Business committee.
l.
sue rock, water and all other bills at
once.
The bids for remodeling the two
sewage disposal plants were opened
and upon motion by Aid. Orion, sec
onded by Aid. Showalter, the letting
of the contracts was deferred to Fri
day evening, Aug. 22nd, 1924.
GEORGE E. BECK, Mayor.
DADNTLNV,11 CIor1y
Lancaster, Wis, Aug. 22nd, 1924
The adjourned meeting of the Coun-
Gil was held August 22nd, 1924, Pres
ident V. L. Showalter presiding over
the meeting.
All members of the Council were
present.
The bids on the remodeling of the
two sewage disposal plants were dis
cussed and upon motion by Aid. Bar
nett, seconded by Aid. Orion the fol-
lowing bids were accepted by unani-
nous vote upon roll call.
Remodeling and Construction,
A. L. COffeen- S358 90
Compressors and Motors,
Kewaunee Utilities Co.. $4,000
Foot Pieces, Wis. Foundry
and Machine Co..-.---.---.-. 5000
Valves and Piping,
Rumble, Spence Mfg. Co... 2O5.00
Clarifiers, The Dorr co... $4,000
Clocks & Magnetic Switches,
w. A. Kirchoffer 10000
$76S4.OO
The bill of H. J. Kraemer of $123 90
for screen windows and doors and
the bill of The Isaac Walton Chapter
Of $500 for fencing at the spring were
ordered paid.
Upon motion by Alderman Barnett
the meeting adjourned.
V. L. SHOWALTER, President.
Attest: F. P. BARNETT, City Clerk.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
ADVERTISEMENTS
TO THE VOTERS

Platteville, Wis, Aug. %, 1924
am a candidate in the coming pri-
mary election for nomination to the
office of sheriff of Grant county. ]
have been farmer all my life. am
dry man. have never sought office
before. I believe in the enforcement of
all law. 1 pledge myself to uphold the
constitution and to respect the 18th
amendment. l pledge myself to strict
official duty all through my term of
office, if nominated and elected. |
want to and will give the people of
Grant county a clean administration
of the office.
My record will bear the closest in
vestigation.
I will appreciate your support in
the primaries.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
1OuTS very Truly,
JAMES r. TRACY
Platteville, Wis.

Two testimonials from good citi-
zens. Read them:
Ellenboro, Wis.
I have known James r. Tracy for
20 years and he lived in our commun-
ity for six years. He is a thorough
dry man and I know will execute
strict enforcement of the law, and up
hold our constitution. think the vot-
ers of Grant county will make no mis-
take in voting for Mr. Tracy.
Mrs. Maggie Baker, Recorder R. N.
A. Camp No. 2142
Platteville, Wis.
L have known Mr.. Tracy all my life
and can heartily endorse him as man
of sterling worth, excellent character
and unquestioned reliability. If he is
elected I am certain he will enforce
the law, including the 18th amend
ment He deserves the support of all
good people of Grant county.
Frank o. Whitcher, Asst. Cashier LIST
National Bank
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
Trade Review Shows
Steady Upward Trend.

A trade review and summary for
the past thirty days shows a steady
though slow trend toward better con-
ditions.
Production of all classes is 81 per-
cent below the peak of the year. Tex
tiles, steel and leather production is
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
For SALE

Having lost my wife, I will have to
sell my place. have liberal oner
to make to some man who wants a
place big enough for a chicken farm.
There is a 9-room house in good re-
pair, woodshed adjoining, nearly all
kinds of fruits and berries on the
place, besides good garden, garage
small barn and chicken house. In
quire at Benefits restaurant or VIM.
Leise, adjoining premises. F. M. East
man, $50 So. Adams ST., Lancaster,
Wis. 2Sp1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
(Offical Publication)
Report of the Condition of the
Union STATE RANK

located at Lancaster, State of iWscon-
sin, at the close of business on the
22nd day of August, 1924, pursuant to
call by the Commissioner of Banking.
Resources
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27

WANTED-School girls OF room and
board Mrs. r. G. Beetham, aLncas-
ter. Tvs. 2Sp1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27

FOR SALE-Genuine talking parrot.
Perfect health. Speaks English, Ger
man and several other languages. I'M
itates other animals. A bargain If tax
en- promptly. F. P. Barnett. 28cl
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
NOTICE TO TRESPASSERS

Fishing or hunting positively for
hidden on my land located in secs. ID
16, North Lancaster. Trespassers will
| be prosecuted. VIM. c. Bailie. 1Sp10
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
HARRY f. LIVINGSTON
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF.
FOR SHERIFF
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

I take this means of announcing my can
didacy for the office of County Treasurer.
If elected I will the same care and
consideration in my conduct of the office
as in the past. Respectfully,
10p14 LINCOLN w. HOUNSELL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

I wish to announce my candidacy for
sheriff on the Republican ticket. If elected
1 will serve all papers given me by proper
authorities. A. l.. MORSE, Lancaster, Wis
conSin. 1Strc
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27

ROOMS TO RENT-For children go
ing to school. 317 W. Elm ST. 2Sc1
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1924-08-27

NOTICING trespassing allowed on
my premises. w. G. Brawner, Poto-
ST. Wis 26p3
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

NEW POSTMASTER AT NOME
 NOME, Aug. S.--Al Winkler. re- gently appointed postmaster at Nome vice John Hegness, resigned, took over the office August l.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12
Body to Cure Cancer
 Says British Scientist

LONDON, Augf. 12.-Nature has it's own cancer cure, according to Professor Barton Scammell, of the Radium Institute at Dover.
 ''The fact that cases of cancer have been known to spontaneously recover" says Scammell, shows that in the human body there is a curative power which, under favorable cir cumstances, can assert itself.
 "I have just been conducting ex- periments to discover the cause of this natural healing power of the body.
 "Three striking facts were estab- lished.
 q. That in cases of advanced can cer there is only small amount of potash in the system.
 "2. More than 75 per cent of the incineral ash of the red corpuscles in the blood is formed by potash.
 "3. Radium rays and radio-activity have the power of liberating potash from itse tcompounds and using it to attack the cancerous cells.
 "The greatest of all cancer experts the late pr. Forbes Rosss definitely stated, after twenty years expert ence, that the lack of potash-the vii
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

tai alkali-in the system, was the cause of cancer, and the administra- tion of potash to be the cure, for it caused the cancer to retrograde and disappear entirely.
 Many lives may be saved and much suffering eliminated by taking my advice.
 T advise taking one ounce each of citrate of potash dissolved in 20 ounces of water, and half an ounce of this solution taken daily in a glassful of water
 "This treatment, over weeks or months, completely removes the de- fciency of potash in he system thus enabling the natural healing power the body to exert itself and cure.
 "At the present rate of mortality from cancer it is estimated that B. 100000 people will fall victims dur ing the next ten years, but these may now be saved owing to this beneficial discovery"
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

r. o. and Mrs. Barry, left on the Starr for Seldovia on a short visit.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

R ". B. Dunlap left on the Starr last night for Seldovia, where he will complete the work on his new mission building.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

Mrs. c. Huseby, who arrived in town from Kanatak on the last trip of the Starr, returned to the oil camp on the same boat.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

NOTICE nE APPLICATION FOR
 PATENT
 Serial No. 95507 Tn the Matter of the Application of John F. Mullen, for a Soldiers Ad- ditional Homestead.
 Notice is herepy given that John F. Mullen, citizen of the United States, under the provisions of Sec. 2306, Revised Statutes of the United States, has filed in the United States Land Office at Anchorage, Alaska, application Serial No. O5507, for patent for land on the North Side of Portage Bay, Alaska Penin- sula, approximately three miles northeast of the Indian Village of Kanatak, embraced in U. s. Survey No. 1449, containing an area of 24.82 acres and more particularly describ- ed as follows, to-wit:
 Beginning at corner No. 1, whence U. s. L. M. RGMKTA bears s. 42o 52, 26u w. 2O.21 chains distant; thence N. 1925 chains to corner No. 2; thence E. 2421 chains to corner No. 3; thence s. 1924 chains to corner of No. 4; thence w. 2421 chains to corner No. l, the place of be- ginning. Latitude 570 34' North. Longitude 1859 57i West. Varia- ton 21' 3Of-22o 15' East. and as set forth in the official plat of said survey, a certified copy of which is posted with this notice. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above described land should file their adverse claims with the United States Land Office It Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days there after, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute.
 Dated at Anchorage, Alaska, thisi 2nd day of June, 1924.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN,
 Register. First publication June 12, 1924. Last Publication Sept. 1, 1924. Daily, sixty days continuously.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12
NOTICE OF APPLICATION '. 5. Non-M1neral Survey
 No. 142O.
Serial No. O5412

Oef1al NO. O541S
 United States Land Office. Anchorage, Alaska. In the matter of the application of Wilbur J. Erskine, for leave to en- ter as a Soldiers Additional Home stead tract of land situate on the northeast shore of the northeast arm of Uganik Bay, Kodiak Island, Territory of Alaska ,and containing 21.03 acres.
 Notice is hereby given that Wilbur J. Erskine, citizen of the United States, whose Post Office adress is Ko- dlak, Alaska, as assignee of James M. Wyrick, a beneficiary under Section 23O6 or 23O7, United States Revised Statutes has filed application to en- ter the lands embraced in U. s. Non- Mineral Survey No. 1420, which are situated on the N. E. shore of the N. E. arm of Uganik Bay, Kodiak Island, in the Territory of Alaska, Lat 570 46' 30" N, Long. 1530 23/ 30n w., containing 21.03 acres, and more par ticularly described as follows, to-wit:
 (Mag. Var. 230 45i E.)
 Commencing at Corner 1, whence U. s. L. M. No. 142O bears s. AT AO 1O' I. 0'JO CllS.s IllSIlCS HlSdIluci- i- ing mean high tide line N. 750 IF W. 129 chs, N. 870 12' W. 4.74 chs, N. 53o AT w., 1.39 chs. N. 360 4O/ W. 3.27 chs, N. 840 50, w. 498 chs, N. 52' 58' w. 2.61 chs. N. 22o 43t W. IFS chs. to Cor. 2; thence N. 7.57 chs. to Cor. 3, thence E. 1872 chs to Cor. 4; thence s. 15.27 chs, to Cor. 1, the place of beginning.
 Any and all persons claiming any portion of the above described tract are required to file in. the United States Land Office, at Anchorage, AL aska, their adverse claim or claims during the period of publication, or within thirty (30) days thereafter.
 Dated this 1 day of May, 1924.
 J. LINDLEY GREEN, Register U. s. Land Office.
 First Publication, Aug. 7, 1924 Last publication Sept. 13, 1924. Dly
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

Join the Chamber of Commerce.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-12

Frank Kempfer and Tom Babcock left today on the gasboat May for Nuka Bay. Capt. Charles Emswiler received his license this week for carrying passengers and will run the May on regular trips.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01

pattern. makes delightful little coats
Of this Kind and there are many other
dainty ind gay fabrics that are suited
to them
The cap shown requires light satin
ribbon laid in fine plaits for the
crown and side band and narrow lace
for frills. The gathered lace makes
small iosette for the center of the
crown and edges the band. A narrow
satin ribbon is laid about the band
and al each side there are rosettes
which are fashioned from rufiles of
the narrower ribbon and of lace, cen
tered nth small silk flowers and out
tined with swansdown.
This swansdown border and others
made of ostrich or marabout feathers
are about the last word in trimmings
for caps and negligees. They are used
in white or pale tints of the light
colors liked for negligees.
If. among milady's frocks. there be
not counted knitted diess or two.
II Is time to reason why. Certain 1t Is
that, once having glimpsed the ex-
auisite creations heralded as winter
resort modes. the desire for possession
will he deeply implanted In the heart
of every woman who loves and appre-
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
BRAKES DEMAND
BEST OF CARE
Most Economical Plan to
Leaue Car in High Gear
on Doun Grade.

(By ERWIN GREER, President Greer
College of Automotive Engineering
Chcago)
The upkeep and endurance of an au-
tomobile is entirely up to the car own
er. In the proportion as intelligent
manipulation and care is used SO is
the life Of the car heightened.
For instance, when going down hill,
keeping the brakes applied when it is
not necessary causes the brakes to
burn and lose their resistance. Again,
shifting the gears before the clutch
stops revolving does damage. Stop
ping the car suddenly or starting with
jerk are things that will soon reduce
a car in value and hurry II - the junk
pile.
Hardly trip is made that the
driver does not smell burnt brake lin.
ing, either on his or some one elses
car. This is noticed especially on
steep grades.
Burning brakes can be avoided. no
matter what condition the road. More
over it is neither safe nor economical
to retard the car with its brakes when
| descending a hill. Leave the car in
high gear and if the compression does
not retard it enough shift to second
or first as the case may be. This will
hold the car back with little or no
wear on the engine.
Some car drivers shut off the igni-
tion when leaving the engine in gear
| going down hill, believing it saves
gas and also holds the car back better
This is mistake. The butterfly valve
in the carburetor is always open
enough when the throttle is closed to
permit the engine to idle. Therefore
when the engine turns over it sucks
up gas into the explosion chambers. If
the ignition is off and the gas not ig
nited the gas accumuates in the ex-
haust pipe and loads the muffler with
fumes. When the ignition is turned
on again, this gas ignites all at once
possibly causing an explosion which
blows the mutiler to pieces.
Leave the ignition on under all road
conditions and save gas in so doing.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01

To become like Christ is the only
thing in the world worth caring for,
the thing before which every ambition
of man is folly, and all lower achieve
ment vain. Those cn'v who make this
quest the supreme desire and passion
of their lives can ever begin to hone
to reach it. The image of
Christ that is forming within us-that
is life's one charge. Let every project
stand aside for that "Till Christ be
formed" no mans work is finished, no
religion crowned, no life has fulfilled
its end. Is the infinite task begun?
When, how. are We 70 be different? .?
Time cannot change men, Death can
not change men. Christ can. Where
fore put on Christ.-Drummond.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
AUTOMOBILE GOSSIP

In France medical tests are neces-
sary before driver of motorcar can
get license.
A rear axle should be cleaned every
5000 miles or less. To do this, drain
out all old oil first.
When man wants an open car and
the wife wants sedan the argument,
as rule. ends in a closed incident.
-
Did you know that gallon of mo-
tor oil lubricates 100000 square feet
of cylinder area in an automobile be
fore 1t is completely burned?
A motorist who uses overalls to
work around car should remove or
cover all unnecessary buttons This
will prevent scratching the Tenders or
body
Feed teaspoonful of graphite into
the engine through the inlet while the
engine is running, hut he sure to use
only the best graphite. The treat
ment' will do wonders.
Mud and dirt that have become
hardened In the cells of the radiator
should never be removed with wire
or a tool. The thin cell walls ere
easily punctured and small leaks in
the radiator invariably result.
Do not attempt to clean the tires
with a mixture of kerosene and Wa
ter. This is extremely harmful, as
kerosene is one of the solvents of rub
ber. softening 1t and causing It 70
wear the faster.
According to statistics, the wearing
qualities Of American motorcars snow
steady and definite improvement. In
1915 14.5 per cent of the cars IN ,pse
were eliminated; In 1915 10 per cent
were discarded. In 1917 only is per
cent dropped out: In 1918 5.3 Der cena
and In 1919 SO per tent.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
PRETTY CAPS AND JACKETS:
HEAVY KNITTED CREPE DRESS

1T is always carnival time In the
realm Of pretty furbeows. Here Is
where designers may turn their fan
rles loose for gay rioting and then
mirror their pretty antics and capers
In all those feminine belongings that
are created to be more or less useful
but always ornamental. Breakfast
caps anG negIigees belong in this dec
orative throng-and therefore have
far more license in styles than gar
ments worn outside the home.
But the average woman requires
some practical qualities along with gay
frivolity in things to be worn in the
bosom of her family. The breakfast
time outfit shown here is the sort that
will meet her requirements. The
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Large Washer Helps
in Transferring Oil

The tipping over of the funnel while
filling the gasoline tank or pouring
oil into engine bases through breather
pipes results with loss of oil unless
the funnel is held with one hand. in
which instance the person pouring Is
under handicap. A simple modifica-
ti0n to the funnel consists in solder
ing large wasner over the spout.
With the washer secured to the fun
mel it will rest upright on the gas
tank opening or on the breather pipes,
permitting the use of both hands for
tipping the oil can.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Fill Radiator With
Old Sprinklinq Can

Filling stations and garages make
practice of filling radiators with an
ordinary sprinkling can which makes
"A convenient receptacle for handling
water but does not lend itself for the
purpose intended. In filling the radia-
tor considerable water is usually
wasted owing to the Inconvenience in
handling the can. To eliminate this
difficulty an ordinary pipe ell can be
soldered to the spout of the sprinkiing
can and thus direct the water intS
the radiator regardless of the angle
at which it may be necessary to hold
the can.-Automobile Digest.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01
Wooden Wedge Handy
in Examining Tires

When examining the inside of cas-
ing for puncture, fabric break or
weak spot most of us try to force the
beads apart with both hands, support
ing the tire meanwhile upon our shout
der as best we can. This task may
be enormously lightened by using a
wedge made of substantial bit of
wood three-quarters of an inch thick
and three to five inches long, accord
ing to the size of the tire. This wedge
is slipped between the beads and pulled
around the circumference of the cas-
ing with one hand. while the other
hand is free to hold the tire.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1924-02-01

ciates pretty clothes Few there are
who will be able to resist the allure
ments of one-piece or two piece. and
even three-piece dresses knitted of
yarns, zephyrs. fiber and silk. pat
termed so artfully In color harmonies
so gorgeous. thar most extravagant
word pictures fail to do them Justice.
Agreed. that before the season IS
over. or rather is scarcely begun
most of us will be coveting knitted
frock, the problem of kind. color and
cost presents itself In regard to the
latter here is some heartening news ::
Never, in all the seasons past, has It
been possible to buy such attractive
knitted models for so little money. OF