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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
PROFITS OF PANAMA CANAL

1t Is pleasant thing for Americans
to know that already the Panama
canal, as commercial venture, is on
a paying basis. The net income after
deducting the monthly cost of opera
ton, amounting TO $6O0,0O0 was more
than $1,500.000, says Brooklyn Eagle.
The July tolls figured $2.124 500, a rec
ord. In the nine years of operation
2O,474 vessels have passed through
and the tolls paid have totaled $780,
549.346. on 34.234,474 tons of cargo.
The average return on the initial In
yestment has been more than interest
on bonds. Neither President Roosevelt
nor the american people who APP
proved of his action In pushing
through the building of the canal
thought of II as money-making ven
ture. The outcome up to date encour-
ages the idea that It may become very
profitable. The commerce of the world
Is using the highway freely, despite
high charges. The number of transits
is not so large; even in July 1t was
nc; an average OF more than 16 day.
The tolls paid were S6S,529,36, an aver
age of $4,4S1.SS for each commercial
vessel. But the saving in not going
around the Horn is far greater than
the charge. In other words, the bar
gain Is good one for both sides,
which is the basic principle of Ieglti-
mate business.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

you big cheese" said pretty Miss
Glrtie Porter TO her dancing plat.
FORM" the biggest piece of cheese ever
sent to the Pacific coast The gigantic
cracker companion was sent from
Lowville, N. Y, where 1t was made,
1t Is an American cheddar and weighs
a trifle more than two tons, standing
4 feet 3 inches high and of feet s
inches diameter To make It 3S,2ls
pounds of milk were used, or 4.525
gallons, representing days output
of 1,274 average cows Its value is
over $1,000 at market prices.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Cut Thi. out-It Is Worth Money

Send this aid and ten cents TO
Foley & Co., 1885 Sheffield Ave,
Chicago, H.. writing your name and
address clearly. You viii receive q
ten cent bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR COMPOUND for Coughs
and Colds, and free sample packages
of FOLEY PILLS and FOLEY
CATHARTIC TABLETS. Try
these wonderful remedies.
Sold Everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Foley Pills Brought Relief.

"Ny kidneys bothered me terribly,
and as result l felt very miserable
and nervous. Since taking FOLEY
PILLS / am entirely relieved, F"
writes Cora Jernigan, Potts Camp,
Miss. FOLEY PILLS are a
diuretic stimulant for the kidneys
and increase their activity. Try q
bottle today.
Sold Everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

Strangely enough our insurance
companies still accept applicants who
are habltual pedestrians In our large
cities. Perhaps Il Is felt that the man
In the automobile Is as poor a risk as
the man on the street, and that II
would be bad business to discriminate.
However you look at II. the insurance
man has nothing TO be happy about.
Marcus Roger. a French inventor, has
perfected an aeetylene cutter to aesist
divera
Not until the earIV part OF the Third
century Az D. did the elk industrv
begin In Japan.
II is said that nearly every word
beginning with the letter "W" has :
history OF 1000 years.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Enjoyed A Good Nights Sleep.

Il wish to say that FOLEY PILLS
worked o. X. on me in a couple Of
hours took a couple of them.
went to bed and had a good night
sleep" writes Con Thiel, IL h.
Columbia St, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FOLEY PILLS are diuretic
stimulant for the kidneys
Sold Everywhere.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

A man with flask OF liquor III
one hip pocket and pistol in the
other is a dangerous citizen.
II takes more than an eyebrow on
the upper lip to make a Charley
Chaplin income
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

1t is said that Chinese type setter
win brood for days II he makes a mis-.
take. Would there were few in this
country,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19
Cling 70 Old Erlsnds.

Up to middle age, man lndefatlg-
ably seeks new friends. After that
he clings affectionatelyto those he has
accumulated.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

The home of the chestnut is in the
Mediterranean region. where chestnut
trees have been cultivated from early
times.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

Trap shooting is to be revived, due
to decrease in the price of shells.
but price never stopped crap shoot
ing
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

The railroads killed 1906
persons last year, which doesn't IN
clude those who got caught at the
crossings.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

Chemical imports are constantly
on the increase Drug store beauty
will be served
If it's true that Henry Ford gets
1900 letters day asking for money,
he ought to have a nice stamp collec-
ton.
1t isn't taxes that's hurting the
country. It's interest.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1924-01-19

There is no need to start the new
year with misgivings.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Seal Cove.

Grace Nyce, wife of Henry Bart
lett. died in Bar Harbor hospital,
Feb. 3, after an illness of about
three weeks Mrs. Bartlett was ad-
mitted to the hospital about two
weeks before her death, underwent
an operation, and was thought to be
recovering, but soon failed, and
though every effort was made to save
her, skill and nursing were of no
avail. The community mOurns this
estimable young woman. 1t cantruly
be said of her that she had no enc
mics. Her pleasing personality won
the friendship and love of all. She
was born about twenty-five years
ago, in fremont Her mother died
when she was very young, and the
father, Mr.. Nyce, placed the little
one in the care of her grandparents,
the late Capt David Nyce and wife,
of Mckinley. About seven years ago
she was married to Henry Bartlett,
and most OF her brief married life
was spent in this locality. She
leaves, besides her husband, three
little sons, the oldest about six years
of age, the youngest three, also her
father, Mr.. Nyce now of Boston, who
was with her at the last, The heart
felt sympathy of all goes out to the
stricken family. The funeral was
held "Wednesday afternoon, Feb, 6,
in Ocean View grange hall, Center,
and grange members paid their last
tribute to the dear sister who had
passed on. Rev Lloyd F. Marble of
Southwest Harbor ofiiciated. Burial
was in Center cemetery.
Mr. Nyce of Boston was in town
this week, called here by the death
of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Bartlett
Miss Gladys Swasey has employ
ment in Ellsworth with the Carroll
Felt Shoe Co.
Mrs. James A. Gray is at Indian
Point with her daughter, Mrs Del
mont Murphy. Mr.. and Mrs Murphy
are receiving congratulations on the
birth of son, born Feb. 3.
Feb. Z. N.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

Maxine Webb, who is teaching at
Bayside, spent the week end at home.
Boardman Havey of Bangor and
Morton Havey of Waterville were
weekend guests at H. II. Havey's.
Mrs. Annie Gordon is the guest
of Mrs C. P Cook at Hancock.
Friday evening, Feb. |, Sullivan
high basketball team defeated Bar
Harbor Collegians, 1925, and on
Saturday evening, defeated Winter
Harbor high, 1929, at Winter Har-
Dor.
George Taylor of Gloucester, Mass,
spent the weekend with his mother,
Mrs. M. A. Taylor.
Miss Mertie Lindsey of Cherry
field recently visited her aunt Mrs.
Charles. Brinton.
Sullivan high girls have organ
lied a basketball team, with Vic
toria Estabrooke, captain, and Gen
evieve Gerrish, manager They are
being coached by one of the teach
ers, Miss Zelda Bunker.
Feb. 5. "Une Annie"
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
SULTAN HAD WRONG TITLE
Al Raschid the. Just Could Listen to
Complaint of Outraged Widow
Without Feeling.

The title to the name of AL Raschid
the Just is sullied by his extirpation
of the generous, perhaps the innocent
Rermecides. Yet he could listen to
the complaint of poor widow who
had been pillaged by his troops. who
dared, from passage in the Koran
to threaten the inattentive despot with
the judgment of God and posterity
Al Raschid was the third sultan of
the line of Amhascides He was a
contemporary of Charlemagne, to
whom he sent an embassy with
present of famous clock, which,
when put in motion by means of a
clepSydra, pointed out the hours,
struck them hv dropping little balls
on bell or drums and caused little
doors to open. and number of knights
responded with the hours He was
last of the ca'iuhS who made pill
grimage to Mecca. and he visited the
pronh"t's shrine eight different times
He re:gned 4. d. $50 to sO5.
The meaning Of the word caliph is
successor or vicar" indicating the
claims of the sultan to be the sue
ceSsor of Mohammed, and hence, in
more exalted sense the vicar of God
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
The Opposite.

The teacher had spent two solid
hours giving the class a lesson in Eng-
lish grammar. The particular point
she wished to impress upon her pupils
on tn occasion was that of WORDS
and their opposites.
she gave them numerous examples
and then thought she would apply Il
little test to see if they understood
what she had been talking about.
"Now, tell me-" she began, "what is
the opposite of misery?"
'Ilappiness" said the class in uni
son.
And sadness?" she asked
"Gladness :" came the answering
chorus, and the teacher smiled as she
saw what good fruit the lesson had
borne.
And the opposite of woe?' she
asked. as the bell rang to signal din
ner time.
"Gee-up!" responded the enthusias
tic class.-KanSaS City Times.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Cautious Horse.

Harris prided himself on a thoruygh
knowledge of horses and their habits
and so he was interested when, on a
visit to the country, he saw farmer
having some trouble with his mount.
1t would start, amble along slowly
for short distance and then stop.
Then the farmer would have great
difficulty in getting 1t started again
Finally Harris approached the farmer
and asked kindly:
rs your horse sick?"
Not as | know of" was the short
reply,
as he balky?'
mo But he's so afraid I'll say
Whoa !! ana he won't hear me that he
Stors every once IN a while to listen"
Kansas City Times.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
East Rlueh;II.

Mrs, E. E. Conary, who was called
to Greenville by the illness of her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Raymond, re-
turned home Saturday Mrs. Ray
mond seemed little better when she
left her Friday
The East Bluehill branch of the
w. c. T. U. met with Mrs Ralph
Long Thursday evening. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. F. w.
Cousins, president, Feb %.
Rev. j. d. McGraw of Surry will
fill the pulpit of the Baptist church
here Sunday afternoons for few
weeks, until arrangements have been
made for regular pastor.
Albert and Elwin Candage, who
are attending school in Bangor, spent
the week END at home.
Feb Il. r.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
PenobscOt.

Lawrence Bridges has had tele
phone installed in his home.
George H. Wardwelf~is spending
a few weeks with his nephew, Leslie
Davis. in Bluehill
Mrs. Harold Gray and son Philip
are spending this week with Mrs.
Gray's sister, Mrs Austin Bridges.
The many friends of A. E. Var
mum will be glad to know that he is
gaining, after being confined to his
home a week on account of fall,
which strained the muscles of one leg
badly.
The annual meeting of Rising Star
lodge, F. and A. NJ, was held Febru-
airy g. Officers were elected as fol-
lows: w. NJ, H. P. Grindle; S. W.,
Burton L. Wardwell; J. W., Hill Will
sons D., Walter Staples; J. D., Har-
vey Webster; treasurer, A. H. Hutch
ms; secretary, E. F. Sellers; finance
committee, w S. Bridges, Hill Will
son and NJ A. Wardwell Private in
stallation February 20
The installation of officers of Pc
nobscot chapter, o. E. S., was held
February 8. Officers were impress
sively installed by P M. Jennie
Bridges, assisted by p NJ Annie
Hutchins as marshal, Ruth Smith as
chaplain and jeanette Sellers at the
piano. During the installation cere-
mony piano duet was rendered by
Miss jeanette Sellers and Mrs. M. A.
Wardwell. About fifty were present.
At the close of the exercises, refresh
ments were served. The next meet
ing will be held February Is. 1t is
requested that all new officers be
present for practice.
Feb. IL. "Woodlocke."
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Seeds for Free Distribution.

Congressman Nelson writes that
he will have for distribution this
spring a few four-pound packages
of alfalfa seed, several four-pound
packages of field peas and some two
pound packages of soy beans.
II anyone is interested in receiv-
ing any of these seeds for experi-
ments, he should send his name and
address to Mr. Nelson, advising him
Just which kind of seed is desired
Only one package of each kind
viii be sent to any individual
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

time my baby was born nice fat little
girl in the best of health. l surely am
recommending the Vegetable Compound
to my friends when they have troubles
like mine, and am perfectly willing for
you to use these facts as testimonial. ;"
Mrs. FRANK H. GRIMM, 533 Locust
Street, Lancaster, Pa.
Women should heed such symptoms
as pains, backache, nervousness. a
as they indicate some form of female
trouble.
Lydia e. Pinkhaln's Vegetable Com
pound is dependable medicine for all
these troubles. For sale by druggists
everywhere.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
West Sullivan.

Mr., and Mrs. Bernhard Joy spent
the weekend in Bangor.
The Thimble club will serve
chicken supper at X. of p. hall Feb.
21, with an "old-folks ball" in the
evening.
Mrs, Emeline Havey of East Sulli-
van is visiting her son Andrew.
Madeline Woodwork and David
Havey are visiting at A. p, Havey's
Bangor.
Sullivan high school won its sixth
straight game of basketball Friday,
defeating Bangor Samplers, 20-12.
High school is closed for a week,
owing to the illness of the principal,
Harvard Blaisdell
Feb. H. "Une Annie"
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Southwest Harbor.

Clarence Clark was seriously i'll
last week, but is now getting about
again.
Mrs. ]. l.. Stanley and Mrs. Austin
Mitchell, both of whom were crltl-
cally i'll, are out of danger.
Mrs. Schof of Philadelphia was
in town last week looking over her
new cottage. She was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. ROBBIE Norwood.
Fishing in Long pond is now on,
Some good catches of salmon and
trout have been made.
Much sympathy is felt here for
Mrs. William Stanley and her sister,
Mrs. Phippen, who recently received
the sad news of the death, in Duluth,
Mimi, of their younger brother,
Richard Ober, formerly of Seal Cove.
His death is. deeply regretted by his
many friends.
The w c. r. U. met Thursday
with Mrs. Byron Carpenter. Plans
were made for public meeting Sun
day evening, Feb. II.
Miss Dora Parker, who spent last
winter in Southwest Harbor, is this
year pleasantly located in California,
and is cheering many of her friends
here with beautiful views.
Feb. II. Spray"
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
South PenObSCOt.

Miss Belle Allen has returned to
Sedgwick.
Mrs. Cleveland Gray spent the
weekend with her parents, l.. D.
Bridges and wife.
Leo Staples has returned from a
visit in Bangor.
Miss Alice Wardwell of Belfast
spent the weekend with her mother,
Mrs. Lena Wardwell.
Carroll Wardwell of Belfast is at
his home here.
Erma Perkins visited Ethel Per-
kins over Sunday.
In the absence of Rev. Mr.. Whit
more, who is in Bangor with his
wife, Mr.. Callahan addressed the
congregation at the Baptist church
Sunday evening.
Feb. IL. G..
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
LOCATES FIRES ON Sill 5
Smoke Detector, lnvented by Briton,
Used to Find Flames Before
They Become Dangerous.

An ingenious device for detecting
and locating fires on ships at sea is
embodied in the Rich smoke detector,
an English invention.
Pipes, communicating with all parts
of the vessel are led into a glass
inclosed chamber in which vacuum
pump is constantly at work, thus draw
ing air from every part reached by the
pipes. Should fire start at any
point, the smoke is drawn into the
rhamber; beam of light crosses
above the pipes, against which the
smoke is plainly visible.
The pipes are numbered, so that the
observer knows instantly where the
fire is by noting from which pipe the
smoke energies. Below the vacuum
chamber is system of levers which
control three-Way valves; each lever
controls a valve feeding part of the
ship corresponding to the numbering
of the pipes BY pulling lever steam
is forced into the part which is burn
ing. effectually quenching the blaze
before it reaches dangerous proper
tionS
When ships are heavily loaded it is
often difficult to get at a fire, and fire.
qucntiy the flames get under full head
way before they are discovered. With
the use of the Rich detecter a blaze
can be put out literally before 1t
staltS.-Kansas City Star
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Ideal Shattered.

Movies were very real to tender
te0rtad Mrs Toodles. She always
Wert freely through the sad scenes
and considered that her favorite ac-
tres was nothing short of an angei
with Il baby stare. SO when she came
home looking grave Mr.. Toodes knew
that som thing serious had happened
"WhatS wrong, my dear?' asked he
II don't like this. Ny favorite hero
inc is playing a vamp," she replied.
You mustn't let that worry YOU. II
is only pretense. t.u know that"
"Maybc so. But where did she
learn 10 smoke cigarettes?
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

Mrs. Peter Haskell has gone to
live with her sister, Mrs. William
Eaton, while her husband is at work
on ice.
James Black is at home again from
the hospital much improved in
health.
George Billings is building a new
main part on his house
Friends of Capt Frank b. Eaton
will be glad to hear he is sitting up
now, though he is still unable to
leave the hospital.
\ Freeman Eaton has gone to
Oceanville to visit his sister, Mrs.
William Haskell,
Feb. Z f.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

recruit wearing fourteens In
state army, One night be was in
cluded i'll roLudingup party, and
when the roll was called afterwards
he was absent
HAS anyone seen O'HallOran?
asked the sergeant.
Sir" said voice, hes gone up to
the crossroads to turn roundr
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

shut-ins and others who would other
wise not have any reading.
The Moonlight Circle, an arm of the
Pythian Sisters meets Monday even
ings each week, and every few weeks
Wednesday afternoon and has pie
mic supper. The members are tacking
puffs and making practical articles to
sell to benefit their order.
Then there is the ladies' aid of the
NJ E. church 1t meets weekly, and is
working for a fair at some later date.
If | give a little more space to the
Dorcas, it is because | am more close
1y afiiliated with it than with the
others, and know more of it from the
inside.
| am glad to see by the NJ. b. re-
ports that the sick ones are improv-
ing. We certainly miss S. j. US
CHEEKY letters | wish l could visual
ize all the contributors. ! find that
the letters signed by people whose
identity | know are Qk~much more in
terest to me.
My John has just interrupted by
bringing in a jar of fresh oysters-a
rare delicacy with us; it is only oc-
casonally we can get fresh oysters
and wants them for dinner AS this is
his birthday, / hasten to carry out his
wishes.
With all good wishes, ] hope the
New Year may be filled with all the
things you most desire to one and all
Cordially yours
Prospect Harbor, Me, Feb. 4, 1924.
Nv tl1n-
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

was weak and ner-
My sister in
law told me to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a BILE Com
pound. My husband
got me a bottle at
and it did me
so much good that |
kept on taking it. :!
began to feel well
andstrong again and
was able to do my
ho,1SewOrl1 I'M to the
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

Itching Piles provoke profanity. but
rofanity won't remove them. Doan's
ointment is recommended for itching,
bleeding or protrudiug piles. 60c at
any drug store.-Advt
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
MUTUAL BENEFIT COLUMN.
EIItri by sAni.I NauE-.

NOTTO .-HELPFUL AND HOPEFUL
n e purposes of this rolu"tn AZ"
succiuctly stated in the title and uH@tto
1T ls tor the mutual benefit. and aims
10 hc helpful and hopeful Being for
The common good 1t is for the conilaon II
informal tnn aud suggestions. luedin m
Tor the interchange OF ideas. a In TINS
capacity il soljrit3 communicating 9hF, ana
SO surrese depends largely on the sup
.,'n,t pivru IL in this respect, Com
nunications must be signed but IN"
name Of writer will not be printed e%-
cept by percussion Comm ,'ll lfa ,f''s
,yiII he subject TO approval or rejection
.nv me editor Of the column but H"h"
will he rejected without good reaSmh 49,,
hIJrcsa all COMMUNICATIONS 70 ih|
American. Ellsworth. Me
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
An "IF" FOR GIRLS.

no.. 17Ii,aho+b Lincoln O6s)
- ++o,, drass fo make yourself at
4.,afi,o
,l,, n,,ffs and eurls your
i.r 1ali,,ht.
- a,ti,.a
n.,. ~ tho oantler praces lose not
,ia.lt.
- ..,, ao, dance without a craze for
1,,oi,,e
ma. '''''i ,',itfo,t Giving nIav too strong
hold.
''''oS ,,,,i,,,.'
cara for tho weak the friendless
a. ia.
,s 49,, aa,, ,,,osta,. French and Greek
~, ,,at ooor,ira . nrim and prierish
n,ion.
a44n
yvitho,,+ dasnieine calico and lean:
rs 49,, o,r COW, aud use a hammer:
Can do a mans work when the need
c,, sinn whom asked without excuse
or stammer.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
PILLS

Regulate the Stomach, Liver and Bowels
Make Pure Blood. For Constipation Relieve
Gas Gas Indigestion. BiousnessS, Sick Headache. (,
Ky Ky them; loc 23c. At druggists Duane
lio3, City Hall Station, New York. See
Agnature on each box
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
RUNDOWN
WEAK, NERVOUS
Benefited by First Bottle of
Lydia z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound

Lancaster, Pa. -" After was mar
ried [ became terribly rundown and
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

With many thanks to "Susan-by.
Sea" and much appreciation OF
the good things in her letter. glad
ly pass it on to you all.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13
Prospect Harbor, Me, Feb. 4, 1924,
Aunt Susan blythe Sea.

Recipe for Apple Sauce Cake
One cup of apple sauce (unsweet-
ened), / cup sugar (brown pre-
ferred), p cup shortening, z cups
of -four, l cup raisins, l teaspoonful
soda dissolved in the apple sauce,
spice to taste.
Ellsworth American., 1924-02-13

Respectfully yours,
e. G. WILLIAMS,
Secretary Hancock Co, Agrl Society.