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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
THE RETURN OF THE COL
LEGE BRED
pv THoMAs ARKLE CLARK


THERE is a wide difference between
\ what we actually teach people in
college, or anywhere else for that mat
ter, and what we think we teach them.
Ny first experience illustrates the point
to my own satisfaction at least. The
exact subject was presenting does not
matter; it was only the fact that l
thought / was interesting my students,
that l was putting certain literary
facts clearly and forcefully before
them, that / was actually giving them
something definite and specific. / was
really proud of the manner in which
I was carrying it off-that is, l was
until I read my first final examination
papers; then 1 revised my mental atti-
tude toward my talents as an instrut-
tor. No one really passed the exami-
nation. Possibly I had conveyed to
them some sort of information they
often tell me l was a good teacher
but it was certainly not the things that
/ had imagined was teaching.
/ believe this result is not an I'M
common one.
Last summer near the regular time
of the return of the college student to
his old home town, visited in the vii
lage in which / had spent my child
hood. Most of the young people who
graduate from the local high school go
off to college, and most of these who
go off ultimately come blackstone of
them, sad to say, somewhat sooner
than their friends anticipate.
/ was down at the station when Bob
Lord returned from short stay at
Michigan. He was dragging reluc-
tant bull pup by chain, he was carry
ing a heavy golf bag respondent in
the tartan of the McGregors or some
other Scotch clan, and he was gotten
up in togs of a cut and color never
before seen on the streets of that
town. There was not golf links with
county, so that what Bob brought home
from college was likely to do him lit
tie good at home.
A few days later George Fosbenner
blew in, from Northwestern Juggling q
zylophone and ukelele. From ten in
the morning when George got up, until
midnight or later when he went to rest,
the strains Of the latest ragtime could
be heard yelling from the Fosbenner
front porch. 1t had been currently
reported by Georges mother that he
had been perfecting himself along COM
mercial lines at college and that he
had done well in his studies, but his
homecoming gave no evidence of that
fact.
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is the punishment for their method of
livelihood Five and six-take charge.
After you have finished remove them
in Number 8 car, and drop them in
London"
Struggling impotently, they were
led away, and the leader passed on
to the remaining two men.
$50, Zaboleff, you came after all.
Unwise, surely, in view OF the policeY'
"Who are your muttered Zaboleff,
his lips trembling.
"a specimen hunter" said the other
suavely. II am making a collection
of people like you. The police Of
our country are unduly kind to your
breed, although they would not have
been kind to you tonight, Zaboleff,
unless l had interviewed. But /
couldn't let them have you; you're
such very choice specimen. don't
think somehow that you've worked
this little flying visit of yours very
well. OF course / knew about it, but
] must confess was surprised when
found that the police did, too"
"What do you mean?" demanded the
other hoarsely.
"1 mean that when we arrived here
we found to our surprise that the po-
lice had forestalled us. Popular house,
this, tonight
"The police" muttered Waldock
dazedly.
''Even so-led by no less a person
age than Inspector McIver. They had
completely surrounded the house, and
necessitated a slight change in my
plans"
where are they now?" cried Wal
dock.
"Ah! Where indeed. Let us trust
at any rate in comfort"
"By heaven !" said Zaboleff, taking
!. step forward. "As I asked you
before-who are your
"And as told you before, Zaboleff,
collector of specimens. Some ]
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
THE. JAGUAR

The Jaguar had heard q conyersa-
ton between the Lion and the Tiger.
Each had been doing much talking.
The Tiger had been saying that tho
Lion spent most of his time in roar
ing, while he, the Tiger, did the clever
things in life.
What the Tiger had said was per-
fectly true, but 1t had made the Lion
angry and he had reared more than
ever.
WELL" said the Jaguar, ''as am al
most as large as the Tiger / think
ought to be heard from, too"
What do you mean when you say
you ought to be heard from?' asked a
young Jaguar, new arrival in the
zoo.
Il mean that I ought to tell you
something about myself" the Jaguar
said.
well. why don't youY asked the
young Jaguar.
Il believe | WILL" said the Jaguar.
"Ha, ha," said King Lion, II am not
the only one who wants to boast"
"Nor l." said the Tiger.
Il didn't say vas going to boast"
snarled the Jaguar.
II remarked that should be heard
from and that ! should tell something
of myself.
Il may tell something very, very
dreadful"
mot much chance of that" said
King Lion, tossing his name and look
ing very proud and superior.
mot much chance Of that" said the
Tiger
Even the young Jaguar added:
mot much chance Of that"
Maybe not" said the Jaguar. land
again, maybe 500
'Oh, don't waste so much time" said
King Lion, "go on with your story"
That's the right idea," said Tiger.
Eyes, go on with your story said
the young Jaguar
"Ah, you're all interested" said the
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First blood for the BIacksl
and pretty good JOB. And so
delightfully."- mysterious, as we'll
as efficient.
tro BE CONTINUED,
Absurdity of Man

Really, when it comes to glory there
is no limit to the absurdity Of man.
A man will glory in disease, vice,
the wealth of an ancestor when he is
himself poor or the poverty Of an an
cestor when he Is himself rich; the
street in which he lives; the color of
his hair, of his eyes; the possession
of something which he picked up in
the street-even the abuse Of some
one more notorious than himself Men
will glory in anything, just as the
famine-struck will eat anything. Such
is the appetite for glory. And why
is it there? l say again, to make men
achieve, to make them write bad verse,
build hideous houses, put up impossi-
BILE monuments, pass bad laws, and in
general destroy their kind.-Hiliare
Belloc in the New Statesman,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

Jaguar, 'tfor there is no other reason
In wanting me to hurry.
You're not going 20 catch a train,
as folks say, King Lion.
"Nor you, Tiger.
"Nor you, Jaguar."
no I'm not going to catch train"
said King Lion. II wouldn't go on one
OF the silly, putting things.
Il don't have to puff, for can roar"
II don't have to catch a train, it is
true said the Tiger. "Nor do 1 think
that very sensible remark"
Even the young Jaguar agreed with
this.
81 thought / was going to have a
chance to speak," said the Jaguar
ITO be sure" said King Lion. "Tm
only waiting for you to begin"
"Only waiting for you to start" said
young Jaguar.
"Only waiting for you to commence"
said the Tiger.
Then let me get started" growied
the Jaguar.
'Let him get started" said the Tiger.
"Let him get started" said young
Jaguar.
by all means, let him get started"
said King Lion. "Not, of course, for
train, but with his story"
That's what we mean" said the
Tiger.
Yes that's what we mean" said
the young Jaguar
"Well," said the Jaguar. IT will tell
you.
Il came from South America and I
had very exciting trip here
Il came in boat, / did, and so I
know about boats, even though trains
are beneath my notice.
Every one admired my handsome
yellow coat, my strength and my beau
tiful big head.
YES / am the fine Jaguar, / am"
True" agreed the young Jaguar. i
HE boasted, too,' grinned the Lion,
roaring again
HE certainly did," said the Tiger.
"But my Boosting made a true
story" the Jaguar added delightedly.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

night. And / fawncy he has taken an
evening out. Haw-haw! When the
rats away. the cats'l play-isn't that
it? I mean when the masters in, the
man may go out. Haw-hawl"
But what did James say?" o
ooh! Aw! Yaas. James said
hadn't spent an evening at home--in
che bosom of my family-since he
didn't remembah whenl And that's
surely long time, eh, Margery?"
Mrs. Bilberry rose and walked slow
ly to the elevator, Harold Clarence
following. On the first landing, in a
hall snuggery, she settled on couch
and looked longingly at an open book
and a solitaire deck, while Harold
Clarence lighted cigarette and stood
joyously regarding her. In all his quite
uneventfIl career he had but once be-
the day he married Margery Golightly.
Don't you enjoy yourself at one of
your clubs-at all of your clubs?"
II should say I did! Only Iawst
evening, at the Trailers', / heard a
conundrum that amused me fiercely.
What is the difference it went, be
tween wah and the fiood?"
Sand what is the difference?"
"Why- aw-let me see. The differ
ence? Aw-yes. 1t was something,
you know, about the kaiser and Noah.
And it was amusing. Devilishly SO,
=
assure you, my deah."
''It must have been" Mrs. Bilberry
could not censor yawn this time.
But she lost her languor in a moment.
The bell rang. A servant appeared
with card. Harold Clarence took it.
"'Junius Brutus Bunk Who's hei
That sounds like a-aw-aw-a thea
ter person." Harold Clarence turned
to the servant. "Aw-what does he
wantY
The servant seemed embarrassed.
'I've an appointment with him, "
said Mrs. Bilberry. "He is a theater
manager"
"Aw-aw-an appointment? What
about, my deahY'
SIN going back on the stage"
(Copyright.)
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Curbing Blood Pressure

A new treatment for curbing high
blood pressure has been discovered. 1t
consists of hypodermic injections of
extracts Of the liver. According to DR..
w. J. Macdonald of st. GATHERINGS,
Canada, in 33 clinical cases already
treated the pressure has been reduced.
On the average, he says, the patients
treated have been known to be sub
ject to high blood pressure for six
years before treatment. Patients
whose pressures have been running
over 200 for years require one dose a
week to keep their pressures under
$50.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

0idCks
keep; some l let go-as you have al
ready seen"
And what are you going to do
with me?"
Keep you. Up to date you are
the cream Of my collection"
'Are you working with the police?'
said the other dazedly.
until tonight we have not clashed.
Even tonight, well, think we are
working towards the same end. And
do you know what that end is, Ia
boleff?" The deep voice grew a little
sterner. 1T is the utter, final over
throw Of you and all that you stand
for. To achieve that object we shall
show no mercy. Even as you are
working in the dark-so are we. AL
ready you are frightened; already we
have proved that you fear the un-
known more than you fear the police !;
already the first few tricks are ours
But you still hold the ace, Zabolefr-
or shall we say the king of trumps?
And when we catch him you will
cease to be the cream Of my collec-
ton. This leader of yours-it was
what Petrovitcb told him, 1 suppose,
that made him send you over"
81 refuse to say" said the other.
"You needn't; it is obvious. And
now that you are caught-he will
come himself. Perhaps not at once
but he will come. And then /.
But we waste time. The money,
Zaboleff"
II have no money" he snarled.
"You lie, Zaboleff. You lie clumsily.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
SLants on Life
BY ]. A. WALDRON
The Lesser of Two EDils

The Lesser of TU0 EUils
SGT SAY, Margery! Do you know
= what I've hawf mind to do this
EVENING""
Harold Clarence Bilberry was at
table with Mrs. Bilberry. They had
passed the first anniversary of mar
ried life. Mrs. Bilberry was formerly
Margery Golightly, coincidence. No
body had ever charged her with COM
hitting matrimony with any other aim
than elegant leisure-at least nobody
who had ever seen Harold Clarence.
This evening she had noted with APP
prehension that her husband had not
dressed for dinner. This surprise had
kept her, throughout the function,
from indulging her accustomed and
acute desire to yawn in his company.
Apparently he embodied the intellec-
tual dernier resort.
"Why, no, dear. OF course 1 don't.
suppose you'll go to a club, as usual,
and enjoy yourself"
"Haw-haw! thought / should puz-
zle you! Really, I've hawf mind to
spend the evening with your
"Ohm
This exclamation has more than one
possibility. 1t may express surprise,
pain, sorrow, anxiety or a wish 1t all
depends upon the tone and manner. A
thoughtful third person, had one been
present, might have drawn an interest
Ing conclusion from Mrs. Bilberry's
interjection. AS it was, there were but
two or three servants about. They
were busy clearing away.
'Yaas. You see, it's-really, how
long is it? mean, you know, since
I've spent an evening with you-in
the bosom of my family! Haw-haw !
That's clevah, isn't it? I mean the
bosom of my family"
Mrs. Bilberry looked at Harold Clar-
once uneasily and censored another
yawn. why, don't remember. How
long is it?'
That's just what was awsking
James before dinner I told him he
needn't wait about to dress me to-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

The wonderful papal tiara, or crown,
which the pope wears, is magnificent
ornament.
1t is formed on basis Of very fine
felt covered with silver mesh, on which
there are three crowns. Each Of these
consists of a gold band, set with jew
els and edged with two rows Of pearls.
There are ninety pearls in each row.
In addition, the first crown is deco
rated with sixteen rubies, three emer-
aids, a sapphire and eight gold points.
The second crown has ten emeralds,
eight balas rubies, one chrysolite, two
aquamarines, six small rubies and
three sapphires.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Birds Cause Trouble

Where an electrical transmission line
runs through country in which oak
trees grow, there is trouble. Wood
peckers drill hundreds of holes in a
single pole and into each hole they
drive an acorn. When the acorns are
wet by rain they swell, starting cracks
in the pole which catch water and
cause the pole to rot. Thousands of
dollars damage is done in this way
and so far no remedy has been forth
coming.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Enough for a Penny

While waiting at the railroad sta
ton, Brown put his six-year-old daugh-
ter on the slot scales. 'Only 40
pounds?" he said. "You ought to
weigh more than that"
well, daddy!' exclaimed the little
girl, ''isn't it enough for a penny?"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

The average arterial blood pressure
in healthy adults during cardiac sys-
tole varies between 100 and 40 mil
limeters. In childhood 90 to no mil
limeters may be considered normal
After middle life the pressure in
creases STILL with normal limits to
145 or $50 millimeters.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
BLACKS AND REDS

SYNOPSIS.-To a gathering Of
anarchists in Barking, London
suburb, Zaboleff, foreign agita-
tor, tells Of the operations of a
body OF men who have become a
menace to their activities. He
says they are masked and wear
1eng black cloaks and are acting
without the law.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Unnecessary

Youngster-Five cents worth of
castor oil, please.
Chemist-The tasteless kind, pre-
sumo.
Youngster No, sir; it's for father
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

The present area of forest land In
the United States is approximately
469, 100000 acres, consisting of 1885,
100000 acres of virgin forest and 331,-
100000 acres of outdoor and burned
over forest.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Everything Counted

Esther went for a picnic with some
friends. When she got home she said.
81 want something to eat"
"Why," said her mother, didn't you
have lunch with the Smiths?"
EYES," she answered, II had some,
but everything was counted"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Surc-n was Great

Mary had been called in from her
play by her mother who said, Come.
dear, we have company. This is your
great aunt Tillie"
''I'll say she is" little Mary an>
swered in an awe-struck voice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20
Immense Electric Fnn

The largest electric fan in the world
is at present being erected on one of
the Rand gold mines. Thirty feet in
diameter, it will carry eight blades,
each ten feet across.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

CROSSWORD
When the cOrre
words both $
whi the
headed dwhch
first
to
oIeters
are fndica In he
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20


IA place OF entertainment
7-F1laments
14-WaIked with an easy gait
15-TO rebound
16-FrOnt hair (pluraD 1S-Scorches
ia proposition
21-A letter representing a phOnOgram
23-I am (contractiOn)
PA Scotch fOrename
26-The female sheep
PA fuII-Iength vestmeRt
2S-A crustacean 3O-Punitive
ga trick or stratagem
33-A break (slang)
35-King of the underworld
87-A cereal grain ss-Assistancc
4O-A perfume made from flowers
42-Made of wood
45-yrO strip off the skin
"a dead language
40-Christmas (French)
61--A dried and preserved fruit
E3--A large vehicle
b5-A Portuguese territory In India
66-An indefinite article
57-A reddish glow seen ON the sum-
mits of mountains
GA northwestern state
62-Once more
GA large sea duck having very fine
soft down
85-CIothes made of fax
GA piece of wood used for striking
children 60-TO impIOre
7O-PertaininE to section of the U. s..
Vertical.
1--AdrOit devices for accomplishing
an end Pills majesty
3-TO How back
Am exclamation OF distress
5-POrtable lodgings 6-The margin
S-A card of three spots
0-Cuts with a sickle
1O-A measure of land
11-Numbers (abbr.)
1.-THE Roman gods 13-Sleep
17-An expression of contempt
1S-PIace or spot, in general
2O-A means of prOpelling q boat
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No, 1t Gathers Wings

Wonder whether anyone ever knew
Of an idle rumor remaining idle?-
Arkansas Gazette.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

Splendid Gems Adorn Tiara Worn by Pope

Nineteen balas rubies, four sap
phires, three hyacinths, three aquama-
rines, one garnet, eight gold floral or
naments-each set with two emeralds,
one balas ruby, and chrysolite-and
eight gold points each trimmed with
a garnet, adorn the third crown.
The top of the crown is covered with
a thin layer of gold in which eight
rubies and eight emeralds are set. This
covering is surmounted by golden
globe, on top of which is cross com
posed of eleven brilliants.
Maps for tax assessing purposes
have been made in Connecticut from
photographs taken from an airpIane.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

22-TO possess 23-Sfek
25-TO seize suddenly
27-TO be indispOsed 20-Plunder
3O-Part of a flower
31-TO acquire knowledge
32-TO make broader
34-A Burmese demon
36-T0 contend 38-SOciabl0
4O-Assistant adjutant general
41--A black bird
42-To color slightly
43-A wooden reg or pin
Alto make joyful
46-The Linden Asa color
5O-An immeasurabIe period of time
ga fiat or level material surface
54-FashiOns
57-An apparatus for aging material
with steam 5S-An italian city
Subsistence
6O-Part of the verb ''to be" (poetic)
62-An insect 64-TO regret
CA proposition
8S--Lloyd's register (abbr.)
The solution viii appear I'm next issue,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1925-08-20

Solution Of Laat Week,s Puzzle.
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-05
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CLASSIFYING MANNERS

Watching tennis player the other day the lady beside remarked That has the most perfect tennis that have court. l. the first that had heard classified under the of Tennis manners yet watched understood. The player had courtesy consideration and good These qualities enough constitute the best tennis But then. why classify tennis manners Good manners of sufficient all but there emphasis
 good here and there that belongs under classification For instance, there the good and the bad the There the who by of the hand expresses his thanks the driver who pulls of his way The opposite of this the driver the middle the road and holds without consdea- ton of his fellow travellers the highway There shopping Ask any clerk store the distinction and will quickly tell you that there polite people and mpote patrons There the lady who knows what she try the and patience of the
 employee by compelling her o take down her whole stock effort make unmportan purchase Golf manners exist Ask player to tell what bad golf and he will you description of club member who bother and bore every hole As
 of fact there and manners for eason and the least important classification includes home Of all the of good that essential to the general of the community the
 member of family another both home and abroad
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-05
THREE MEN TO REMEMBER

Three than ordinary interest have occurred within the past fortnight mark the passing Of May, 1925
 First in the interest of Putnam and Windham County was the death of that citizen Mir John A.
 ady Bernard shaw called upon t0 define gentle man promptly classified him who puts into life than citizens that known surely lived up o description well did MT Dady He was his business life active industrious and progressive In his freely of his time and his energies to long be remembered modesty his kndness and gentle of demeano that make hs to be recalled with deep affection.
 death and ia which all Connecticut has deep interest the and sudden ending of the life of Dom Barber architect who died his home New York Friday illness of scarcely fornigbi dur aton Barbers association with Connecticut vas largely through several notable buildings which he designed for the city Of Hartford First and foremost and real and enduring
 monument his genius stands the State Library facing n s Classic purity of design the State Capitol Bushnell Park Mr who also designed ihe great Iray elers Tower Hartford Mr Barber only fifty three years old and occurred the moment when his work had developed best achievements Ills death keen loss to his profession year of that other great architect Windham County association the late Bertram Goodhae.
 Lastly neerology of the week that passing Of more national interest the death Of president Marshall Even General Dawes the yeepresdental office there very strange obscuy that fails the occupant office Of the nation Some of the most striking American personalities have been lost public interest through occupancy of the presidential office But not Mr Marshall wanted be president and he sad He his office with all the of quiet personality did lack force Nothing aests the quality of his citizenship than the expressions of grief that have come those who his lifelong associates h nome state of Indiana
Putnam patriot., 1925-06-05
THE PASSING LEGISLATURE

For two years The Patriot has maintained its pondence from Washington and Hartford MT Griffin sending his ortnghy letters of Gonneeucuts participation in the affairs of the nations capital and Morakeone of the author
 aye correspondents furnishing the letters telling of the political and legislative affairs of the We believe that readers of The Patriot find much in these letters both of them designed keep Patriot well informed the activities of their chosen representatives
 Especial attention is called this week the summary of the work of the 1925 legislature which appears Page of this issue. "Morake has here exeeny work and the personalities of progressive but by notable session. Interest in his this largely the high tributes which Morake Speaker Dar bic of Kngy Senator Nacot Norork many this section of the Then Putnam always any appreciation of the work of High