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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
The Post Office.

September -, 1889, the Congress of
the United States passed an act for
the establishment of a national post
Office system, and that prince Of
practical men, Benjamin Franklin,
was appointed the first Postmaster
General. Previously some of the
colonies had made attempts to pro-
vide for postal service. In 1867, the
Virginia legislature passed an act re-
quiring planters to furnish a man
and horse to forward letters from
from plantation to plantation, under
penalty of being fined hogshead of
tobacco. In 1872, monthly post"
was started between New York and
Boston. From 1892 to 1899 the follow
| ing were letter postage rates: 80 miles,
cents: 60 miles, cts; 100 miles, 10
cents; $50 miles, II cents; 200 miles, 10
cents; 250 miles, IL cents; $50 miles,
20 cents; 450 miles, % cents; over 450
miles, % cents. These rates were
| pretty nearly prohibitory. In 1845,
the rate was reduced to 3 cents for
distances under 300 miles; over that
| distance 10 cents. In 1850, the rate
was made cents on prepaid letters
) cents on not prepaid, under 5000
miles, over that distance, double rate.
| October Z, 1883, the letter rate was
reduced TO cents for any distance in
| the United States. In 1875, the
estimate of the Post Office depart
ment indicated profit of 100000
on letter mail, but loss of 81. 00o, coo
on newspapers and packages. Two
out Of three post offices do not pay ex-
penses of maintenance. The most
rapid development, however has been
| in the railway mail service. Whole
trains of specially built cars, similar
to the ''fast mail'' on the Burlington
Route from Chicago to Denver, over
a thousand miles, fly daily across the
country, while force of clerks dis
tribute letters and papers on the way.
The United States mail service brings
the whole people into quick COM
munication, and we could hardly exist
without it, but the mail is only one of
many services the railroads render
the people. If you would have at
your command the most elegant and
comfortable means of modern travel,
purchase your tickets always via the
Burlington, Of any ticket agent, or
address w. J. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
Agent, ST. Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Spread of the Russian Thistle---HoS'
to Eradicate 1t.


The Division of Botany in the u. s.
Department of Agriculture is in re-
receipt of authentic advices on the
appearance OF the Russian thistle in
various new localities. Bulletin No. Is
of that division contains colored maps
showing the territory in which it had
been found to the close of 1898. Ii
has since been reported from the fol-
lowing places:
Hammond, Lake county, Indiana;
Cannon Falls, Goouhue county. Mimi:
Marshall, Lyon county, Mimi; North
western, Jefferson county, Neb.; Blue
HILL Webster county, Neb.; Stock
vile, Frontier county, Neb.; Parks,
Dundy county, Neb.; La Sale, Weld
county, Colo; Nampa, Ada county,
Idaho; and Manitoba, Canada.
In almost all these localities il has
appeared only along the line of rail
roads and, with the exception of Nam
pa, Idaho, rs now officially reported
for the first Time.
The occurrence of the Russian this
tie in Idaho is regarded by the Botan-
list of the Department as very serious
|
and complete eradication from that
state. The region already infested by
the Russian thistle lies in the plains
east of the Rocky Mountains and is,
therefore, separated by this great nat
ural barrier from the wheat-raising
areas of Idaho, Washington, Oregon,
Nevada, and Utah. The only way in
which it can enter this area is by in
PRODUCTION in impure seed and by
transportation through the passes of
the Rocky Mountains, especially along
railroads. Every endeayor should b.
used by the farmers and civil authori-
ties of this region to exterminate it
along the railroads, and to use only
the cleanest and best seed wheat OBJ
tainable. If the Russian thistle once
infests this region its next step will
be to cross the Sierra Nevada into the
wheat areas of central California.
The importance, therefore, of precau-
tionary measures along the great
mountain chains is clearly apparent.
From about the 18th of August to
the LIST of September the Russian
thistle begins to produce its seed, and,
being an annual, the effectual method
of checking its progress is to kill the
plant by cutting, blowing, and har-
rowing during or before this time.
In the case of wheat fields which are
already infested the grain should be
harvested as early as possible, the
stubble left long, the whole field
moved close to the ground, and after
a few days drying burned over. Fields
thickly infested may require in addi-
tion blowing and narrowing.
A copy of Bulletin No. 10 will be
forwarded to any applicant, and a
specimen of any plant supposed to
be Russian thistle will lie positively
identified upon receipt by the Depart
ment of Agriculture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
FARMHILL.

Our school began last Monday with
Mr.. Quinn of Ellsworth as teacher.
Miss Irene Smith returned from
Ono where she spent the past week at
her uncle's.
The dance at Wild's Hall was large.
ly attended.
John Shill and Mike Ginsbach have
returned from Minnesota.
Mike ID. Schroeder visited friends at
Eau Claire the past week.
Miss Lucy Pier has nearly recover
ed from her recent illness.
The fine showers of rain that have
fallen lately have started the grass
nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith of Beatrice
Neb., are here on visit. They were
among our first settlers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hammond were called
to Mondovi to attend the funeral OF
Mrs. Pace, sister of Mr.. Hammond
The county fair is all the talk here
now. Many will attend just TO heal
the political speech of the Hon. j
jenkins.
There are quite number on tbs
sick list. There has been so much dry
weather that it is quite sickly.
Since the rains the farmers are pre-
preparing to sow their winter wheat
and rye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Is there anv significance in the
gains made by the republicans of
Vermont and Maine i'm the recent
elections? In Vermont the gain over
the election two years ago is 5000 in a
total vote for both parties of 57,568,
the republicans polling three votes to
the democrats one, with majority
close up to 10000. In Maine there is
a gain of $4,000 for the republicans
out of total vote of 10000. Tom
Reeds majority two years ago for
congress was l,677. This fall his
majority exceeds 10000. The plurality
for Gov. Cleaves is 10000. If this
ratio of gain is maintained in the
November elections the ID. o. z. will
be a historical Renaissance. 1t will
do less harm in that state than in any
other.
The Evening Wisconsin aptly re-
marks on the results in these states:
The meaning of these elections in
Vermont and Maine is obvious. 1t
portends rising tide of Republican
ism that will sweep the country and
carry the incompetent Democracy
into the obscurity of private life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
HAMMOND.

On last Thursday afternoon, Sept.
13st, there was large gathering of
friends at the house of 5. p. Monroe
to witness the marriage Of their
daughter Parnie to Rev. j. Leim-
kuhler of the West Wisconsin NJ. f.
conference. The house was tasteful.
ly decorated with eyergreens and
flowers. The bride was dressed in
white with lace trimmings. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. NJ
Benson presiding elder of this district
assisted by Rev. l.. n. Woolly the
resident pastor. After a sumptuous
repast the newly married couple de
parted for Glenwood amidst showers
of rice and good wishes.
Rev. L. n. Woolley is suffering
severely with rheumatism and II
obliged to be absent from conference
for the first time since his admission
At the Demorest contest last Fri
day evening Grace Martin won the
medal. 1t was a very close contest
but every one was satisfied with the
decision.
Mrs. G0odspeed has moved to Me
nomonie. so that her daughters car
have the advantage of the schools il
that place.
t. f. Egbert is able 10 be up mos
of the time, and now his son Harry i
down with the same disease.
Carrie Rich and Gertrude Miller
went 10 Glenwood Saturday, return
ing Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

While in Chicago, Mr.. Charles. l..
Kahler, a prominent shoe merchant of
Des Moines, Iowa, had quite a serious
time of it. He took such a severe cold
that he could hardly talk or navigate,
but the prompt use of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy cured him of his cold so
quickly that others at the hotel who had
bad colds followed his example and halt
dozen persons ordered it from the near
est drug store. They were profuse in
their thanks to Mr.. Kahler for telling
them how to cure bad cold so quickly.
For sale by X. s, Freeman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
FIFTY DAYS
FOR 30 CTS.

The MORNING CALL is a new morning daily
paper which will be launched at St. Paul by
III. z. Hall on September list. 1t will be an
eight page, seven column sheet week days
and twelve, sixteen or more pages on Sunday
1t will be published every day in the year and
will be a thorough newspaper in every respect
The Call has secured the exclusive morning
telegraphic franchise of the United Press fol-
st. Paul, an association which serves several
hundred prominent daily papers, including
every important daily in New York City, with
one exception, some twenty in number
every daily in Boston but one, the leading
dailies in Philadelphia and so on. IL win be
sold at two cents; 40 cents per month without
Sunday; so cents per month including sunday
Seven issues by mail one year in adyar ce, s4.oO
Six issues by mail one year in advance, $500.
As an Introductory price it will be sent by
mail to all who subscribe prior to October
lst, 1894,
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STOCKHOLM.

Mr. Bellerue has daughter born
Sept. Ii.
The Ethel Howard brought over a
load of pepole Saturday evening to
attend the ice cream festival.
Miss Lena Sahlstrom, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Leoffler, re
turned to her home in st. Pau
Tuesday.
Elwyn Larson has been very ill, but
is now benter.
Mrs. Lowater and Miss Nina
Lowater visited in Pepin last week.
The young sons of Theo. Larson
and Mr.. Blomberg died last week.
The village schools opened Sept. II.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption Coughs and Colds.
upon this condition. If you are afllict.
ed with a Cough, Cold, or any Lung or
Chest trouble, and will use this rem.
edy as directed, giving it fair trial,
and experience no benefit, you may re.
turn the bottle and have your money
refunded. We could not make this
offer did we not know that DR.. Kings
New Discovery could be relied on. II
never disappoints. Trial bottles free
at @. R. Taggart's Drug Store. Large
size soc. and S1.00. 2
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SPRING LAKE.

Rev. j. G.. Peterson of Amery, Wis.
former pastor of the +. w. Baptist
church at Cady creek, was renewing
old acquaintances in this vicinity last
week.
Thos. l.. Nelson of Ellsworth was
interviewing some of our citizens last
week.
Politics seem to be very quiet in
this town this fall. There seems to
be a general understanding that dele.
gates will be selected in the interest
of S. Cooke of Olivet for Clerk of the
Court.
The beaus and bellies of Spring Val
ley gave a very enjoyable entertain
ment called a Dixie festival at Opera
Hall the evening of the 18th, showing
up the darkies' fondness for music
watermelons and spring chickens
The net proceeds were over ten dol
lars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
RED w ING.

The frost the other evening did but
little damage.
We had a refreshing shower Friday
afternoon.
Mr.. A. f. Fenton of Ellsworth is
attending the Commercial College.
Corn is a fair crop in some portions
Of this county and light in others.
There has been quite an amount OF
non-combustible sidewalk laid here
this season.
The river continues very low and
river navigation is Distracted by
reason thereof.
Our public reading room is quite
largely frequented by the young
people of our city.
Rev. VIM. K. Barker or ST. Paul,
and well known in some parts OF
Pierce county, preached at the Baptist
church of This city last Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

John G. Mauger, Editor of the Sun
beam, Seligman, Mo-, who named
Grover Cleveland for the Presidency in
Nov, 1882, while he was Mayor Of Buffalo,
n. y, is enthusiastic in his praise OF
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. He says. 81 have
used it for the past FIVE years and con-
slider it the best preparation Of the kind
in the market. 1t is as staple as sugar
and coffee in this section. 1t is an
article of merit and should be used in
every household. For sale by Il. S.
Freeman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Oak, Ash, Elm and Eastwood
LUMBER
For Sale CHEAP for CASH.

The John Estergreen estate has a
lot Of above lumber at their mill yard
in Trimbelle township, mile west OF
f. Severance's r. r. switch, in all
sizes-boards, plank, dimension, ETC.
suitable for wagon work, building and
bridge purposes, which must be dis
posed of in order TO close up the estate
of the late John Estergreen, deceased
For further particulars call at mil
yard, or address
FRANK OTTMAN,
Beldenville z. o., Wis.
The John Estergreen Estate,
Hastings, MINI.
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Do Not Patronize Them.

The legitimate merchant, one who
comes to a town to make it his perma-
ment home, to assist in defraying the
public expense, and thereby do his
share in building up the place and as
sisting his neighbors, should be patton
lied by those wishing to purchase
goods. On the other hand, the wan
dering, itinerant, so-called merchant,
should be Stunned In SO far as giving
him patronage is concerned, thereby
letting him understand that he is not
wanted. He comes to a town, offers
great inducements, (Which always
prove just the opposite,) remains a
few days and then is gone. No benefit
is derived from him; he does not pay a
cent of tax, except the slight license
that may be charged, and after bleed
ing the community as far as possible,
is off to other pastures green. Nine
times out of ten the unsuspecting indi-
vidual vii pay more for his goods
when patronizing one of these fellows
than they can be bought for in our
own stores, and he is running double
the chances as to the quality of the
goods he buys. This is not paid no
tice and not even asked for by any OF
our dealers, but written with the
most sincere motives, that customers
may be duly warned and our home
merchants likewise protected.-Ex.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
FALLS, WISCONSIN, 20.
Ono.

Miss Ida Jennings has gone to Red
Wing 10 learn dress making.
Miss Elsie Thomas has gone to
River Falls to attend the Normal.
Messrs. j. NJ Carmichael and Will
Haise made a business trip to st. Paul
last week.
Miss Coon returned to her home in
Olivet last Thursday after few days
visit with her brother Radie.
Sam Jenning has returned home
from MINI. where he has been al
work for the past few months.
Alfred Worden was a caller in
Olivet last Tuesday.
Mrs. Merrill and Miss Ada Merrill OF
st. Paul are visiting relatives at this
place.
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Ell PAso.


The Ladies' Aid Society met with
Mrs. Sheldrew last Thursday.
John Carey called on friends here
recently.
Mrs. Holden is visiting at Me-
nomonie.
Jens Hanson contemplates moving
TO town and starting hotel in the
Mile Stone building.
Chas. Richards made a trip to the
Twin Cities last week.
New baby girls at Mike Murphy's
and c. Kings; also son at Army
Thorsen's.
Miss Stina Hansen is visiting
friends at Glenwood.
Rev. Haugan held meeting at Anon
Oleson's Monday evening.
Mrs. VIM. Richards is visiting her
daughter at Kendalls.
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FIFTY CONSECUTIVE DAYS
FOR THIRTY CENTS.

Enclose three dimes and forward your name
to the MORNING CALL, st. Paul, Mimi, and
secure the new daily for fifty days. Generally
1t win be first-elass newspaper, and politi-
caIly Independent Democratic By the term
Independent it is intended TO signify that
while it will support general Democratic prin-
eiples it will reserve the right TO intelllgently
criticise all political parties with equal frank
ness.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Contains no Ammonia or Alum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

The census shows the foreign popu-
lation of the United States to be IL
per cent. of the whole. The census
also shows that of the inmates of our
penal institutions 80 per cent. are
foreigners. Quit fighting over the
tariff and amend our immigration
laws
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET

FOR Governor
WILLIAM III. UPHAM, of Wood.
For observation-disclosures
EMIL BAENSCH, of Manitowoc.
Fer Secretary of State
HENRY c. CASSON, of Vernon.
For State Treasurer
sEwELL A. PETERSON, of Barron.
For Attorney General
w. ii. MYLREA, of Marathon.
For Supt of Public Instruction
JOHN q. EMERY, of Dane.
For Railroad Commissioner
DUNCAN J. MCKENZIE, OF Buffalo.
For Insurance Commissioner
WILLIAM A. FRICKE, of Milwaukee.
For Member of Congress, 10th Dist
JOHN j. JENKINS, OF Chippewa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Is your Hair falling Out or Turning GRAY

If SO, why don't you try Beggs' Hail
Remover? tits the only positive Hail
Remover on the market. 1t stimu
lates the Hair follicles and gives the
hair soft, luxuriant, youthful ap
pearance. Sold and warranted by
YOuells & Avery
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Yellow. Dried no and Wrinkled.

Is this the way your face looks? If
so; try Beggs' Blood Purifier and
Blood Maker. 1t not only purifies the
blood, but renews it, and gives your
face bright youthful appearance
Sold and warranted by Youells &
very
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

The old Prairie Mill is again ready
for use. Highest market price paid for
all kinds of grain; will be pleased to see
all our old and new customers at all
times. w. S. Armstrong & Co.
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Plumb Full!

Our store is now full of choice
merchandise, selected for the fall
trade. Mems and women's all wool
and fleece lined underwear, hats and
caps, quilts and pillows, blankets
mems heavy overshirts, duck coats
wool socks and hose, and a Thousand
other articles.
Yours for Bargains,
c.. j. HFNRIKSEN
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
SPRING VALLEY, WIS.

Agent for "The Hodgden Addi'
ton" This Addition lies above
"high water mark" and has the best
residence lots in the valley.
| also have Salim Avenue and
Mckay Avenue property for sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
The Crnnnine Beauty of Wnman

Is luxuriant growth of Hair Beggs'
Hair Remover is guaranteed to give
satisfaction, as ii is purely vegetable
preparation, and acts directly on the
roots of the hair. Sold and warrant
ed by Youells & Avery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

TO all wearers of glasses. Prof. Hirsch-
berg of worldwide reputation and
fame will be in River Falls, Sept %
and "a. at the store of his agents,
Youells & Avery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20
Have Won tried Repos, Garman Salva

For Piles? Ifnot, why not? Can you
afford to suffer longer for the sake of
25c. This is the price of the greatest
salve on the market Sold and war
ranted by Youells & Avery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

The national salute for both the
army and navy of the United States
is twenty-one guns. a salute to the
Union, commemorative of the Dec
laration of Independence, consisting
of one gun for each state, is fired at
noon ON July 4 at every post provided
with artillery. The President, both
on his arrival at and departure from
military post, or when passing its
vicinity, receives salute of twenty
ne guns. No other salute is fired in
his presence. The Vice-President
and President of the Senate receives
a salute of nineteen guns; members
of the Cabinet, the Chief Justice, the
Speakers of the House of Representa-
tiyes, a committee of Congress official
ly visiting military post, and
Governors, within their respective
States and Territories, receive seven
teen guns. The Assistant Secretary
OF var receives fifteen guns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

BY an experiment recently made
at the Ohio university it was found
that double team can draw upon an
ordinary wagon, fitted with three
inch tires, just twice as heavy a load
as upon a wagon with the usual
narrow tries, the trial having taken
place on an ordinary earth road. 1t
has also been found that the wide
tire helps to keep earth roads in order,
by rolling them fiat and smooth in
stead of cutting them into ruts
This is so well understood in the old
countries that some European
governments lay tax on the narrow
tires, and the money thus accumulat-
ed is spent in keeping the roads in
order. Advance Sun, Red Wing,
Mimi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Furniture was never so cheap as to-
day. Call at Newcomb & Co.'S store
and see for Yourself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Good manners is good sense and
covers a multitude Of shortcomings.
1t is peculiarly strange how some
people take pride in their own faults.
Elk,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

IcE.-Ice delivered to any part Of
the city. Leave orders at either of
the meat markets.
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Temperance.
Some Signs of the Times.

CONDUCTED BY THE w. G. r. ".
For God and Home aud Native Land"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-09-20

Pearl Habor, in Hawaii, which has
lately been taken possession of by the
United States, has been surveyed,
and the commander thus describes it:
The more l see of Pearl Harbor the
more am impressed with its military
and commercial advantages l have
visited ali the principal harbors of
the world and have never been in one
that can in any way compare with
this one. Twenty miles of wharves
could be built there cheaper than in
any other place in the world, as deep
water is so close to the shores. Com
plete maps and charts of the work
done will be made as soon as possible
and forwarded to Washington.