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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
To Menomcnie.

The County Board of Pierce coun-
ty and others interested in the well
fare of the county will visit the
Dunn County School of Agriculture
and Domestic Economy at Menom-
onie, Wis, on Friday and Saturday,
Jan. Is and Is, with view to the
establishment of a similar school
in Pierce county. Among the other
schools to be visited are the Dunn
County Training School for Teach
ers, the Stout Manual Training
School Zone of the best of it's kind
in the United States) and the Stout
Training School for Teachers of
Manual Training and Domestic
Economy.
On Friday evening the visitors
will be addressed by Supt. L. D.
Harvey, Prof. K. c. Davis and
others.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all who are interested in the edu-
cational and industrial progress of
the county, to accompany US on this
trip.
The train leaves Ellsworth at
ZOO a. M, River Falls at 1880 and
Spring Valley at 9:05, and reaches
Menomcnie at about 1880. The
round-trip fare from Ellsworth is
81 10, from River Falls, $3.50, and
from Spring Valley, $500. The re-
turn trip will be made on Saturday
afternoon so all may reach home
that evening. ANTHONY ]. INGLI,
County Supt.
Ellsworth, Wis, Jan. S, 1904.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
From the Spring Valley Sun.
How He Gets Alcohol.

Sometimes the tricks a drunk
ard will play to get his drinks,
when he is too poor to buy them,
are ingenious enough to be reported
in print. Spring Valley has one
customer from a little way out of
town who never has a cent of
money, but gets his alcohol just the
same. His wife carries the purse
slim one, too-and is as careful
as she can be that he has no money;
but once in while he is too sharp.
While trading at Fox & Sons one
day this fellows eye began to
twitch and wink, and finally would
not open at all. What's the mat
teri" asked the wife. 81 have a
cinder in my eye, and can't get it
OUT" he said. 1T has bothered me
nearly all day." She looked, but
could see nothing, and it was decid-
ed that he must go to the doctor;
so she gave him fifty cents, and he
went-and his eye was all right
when he came back, but his walk
was crooked.
He has a trick which he has
played on many saloon keepers
here, and at Ellsworth, River Falls,
and other towns. He goes into the
saloon with a gallon jug, half full,
and says, II have half a gallon of
alcohol, but / guess that won't be
enough; give me half gallon
more"
So the barkeeper fills the jug
with alcohol. But Mr.. Man can't
pay just then-will pay Monday.
mo you DON'T" says the bar
keeper; mo pay, no alcohol" and
he empties out the two quarts he
put il.
Then Mr.. Drinker departs, out
wardly insulted, inwardly rejoicing
for the jug was half full, not of
alcohol, but of water, and now con-
tains two quarts of half-and-half,
just right to drink.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
BELDENVlLLE.

w. D. Brimmer spent New Years
at Anoka, MINI.
Our school opened Monday, after
a two weeks vacation.
Jas. Drake and wife visited in
Hartland New Years.
Lucille Lane and Rena Weldon
of Ellsworth visited friends in town
last week.
Geo. Morse and wife of Hastings
spent several days with friends here
last week.
Joe Blodgett, Mrs. Dan Greeley
and Mrs. Darwin Northrop are on
the sick list.
Larson Bros. have a number of
teams drawing logs from their land
near Martell.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given Mr.. and Mrs. Hagestad
last Wednesday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
BIG RIVER.

Wood hauling is the order of the
day.
Vivian Browell spent part of her
holidays at this place.
Rob't Mcmillan has been spend
ing few days with relatives here,
also visiting his old home.
VIM. J. Davidson accompanied
his nephew, Jno. Gallagher, as far as
St. Paul, on his return home this
Thursday morning.
The young people of this vicinity
spent very pleasant evening play
ing crocinole and finch at the home
of Miss Sara Boals on Tuesday last.
Jno. Gallagher of Thompson, n.
D., who has been visit ng his uncles,
VIM. J. and Thos. Davidson, returns
Thursday morning, stopping for a
short visit in Minnesota before re-
turning home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Carlyle and His Home.

When the great writer Carlyle was
engaged to Miss Welsh the latter in
duced her mother to consent that Car
lyle should live with both Of them and
share the advantage of an established
house and income. But Carlyle an
swered Miss Welsh's proposal by say
ing that two households could not live
as If they were one and that he would
never have any right enjoyment Of his
wife's company till she was "all his
own" adding that the moment he was
master of house the first use he
would make of it would be to slam the
door against nauseous intruders.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
The WORD "Ragging.n

The word Tagging" is more common
in England than in this country, even
If the custom Is not. An English paper
asserts that rag" Is not slang word,
but is real old verb, also to be found
in use among Icelanders, meaning to
banter or irritate. In Lincolnshire and
doubtless other counties to provoke q
boy is called getting his rag out"
"Bullyrag' is an elaboration of the ele-
mentary term, and here also the mean
ing is clear. A ragamuffin originally
meant kind Of demon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Neighboring News.
SOUTH FORK.

School re-opened here Monday,
after weeks vacation.
Miss Maude Carley is spending a
week of vacation at home.
The Ladies Aid meets with Mrs.
Albert Fisher this afternoon.
Clarence Virgins has gone to
Chicago, to study for the ministry.
Mr.. and Mrs. John McCue and
family were here on visit to friends
Sunday.
Mrs. FL. P. Bersing visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Law
renee Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Cole and
children visited Mrs. Coles parental
home last Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Shakespeare.

When we hear the word, Shakes
PEREZ" we Immediately associate
the word with the classic which
has held the foremost place in liter
allure since its production. The
same unvarying high qualities are
exhibited in the brand of -four which
bears the name, SHAKEsPERE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
(First publication Dec. II, 1903. }
Notice to Creditors.
cTATE or WISCONSIN, County court

VTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court Tor
y Pierce County.
In the matter of The will of Michael Driscoll,
deceased. In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that letters testament
airy on the will of Michael Driscoll, de-
ceased, late the town OF River Falls. in said
county, having issued to Bridget Driscoll, OF
the. town Of River Falls, In said county. the
Michael DriscOll. deceased, will be examined
and adjusted by the County Court of said Pierce
county, at the regular term thereof to be held
at the County Court room. in the village OF
Ellsworth, In said county, on the first Tuesday,
being the 9th day of september, A. ID. 1904, and
that until and including the 9th day of Sept,
A d. 1904, is the time allowed and limited by
said County Court for creditors of said Michael
Driscoll, deceased, to present their claims for
examination and allowance,
Dated Dec. 16, A. d. 1908.
BY order Of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
CLIFTON.

Taxes are coming in quite rapidly.
Robert Boles, an old-time Clifton
resident, is visiting his brother Chas.
Christmas was observed at Pierce
Valley bya tree and appropriate ex-
ercises.
Herman Platte and Jesse Field
Of Prescott were in town on bust
ness recently.
Mrs. Clara Brown is visiting in
town. She intends going west to
the coast next spring.
C. S. (Teen) Davis died at his
home in Oak Grove last Saturday,
after a prolonged illness of diabetes.
John Sinnen's oldest son, Bonnie,
was seriously injured last Saturday
by the accidental discharge of shot
gun, the contents lodging in his hip.
The adopted child of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Caldwell, bright, low
able little girl, two adv one-half
years Of age died, Of tubercular
meningitis last Thursday morning.
The funeral service wa(s held at the
house, the burial being at Glass
Valley, Rev. Herzog officiating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Evidences OF Friendship.

She-Yes, you men have what you
call friends, but your friendship is so
superficial, SO calculating, so watery-
He-Oh! But don't you remember
David and Jonathan, Damon and
Pythias, Goethe and Schiller
"Yes; but you never brush each
others hair, nor show each other your
new hats, nor discuss what is best for
baby's throat, nor how to make up an
old frock, nor anything"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
To Troy Taxpayers.

The undersigned will receive tax
es at the Office of w. P. Knowles, in
the city of River Falls, on Tuesdays
and Saturdays, and at Hudson on
Wednesdays, during the month of
January, 1904. j.. L. CHAPMAN,
Treasurer Town of Troy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Brluht's Disease.

Many people die Of Bright's Dis
ease who could easily have prolong-
ed life by using Dir. Gossom's Kid
ney and Bladder Cure. Most have
been cured. so cents box. c. r.
Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
First publication Dec. II. l9O3.)
Probate Notice.

OTATE OF WISCONSIN. County Court fol
y Pierce County. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special term
OF the County Court to be held in and for said
county at the County Courtroom in the village
Of Ellsworth In said county on the second Tues
day, (beingl the 10Th day. OF January, A. d.
1904, at ten o'clOcksa. M, the following matter
willIbe heard and considered:
The application OF Andrew L. Nelson to admit
to probate the last will and Testament OF
LOrentz L. Anker,. Late of::ythe town of Gilman
In said county. deceased, and for letters
testamentary thereon to be issued to Andrew L.
Nelson, OF .theitown OF Gilman, Pierce county,
Wisconsin.
Dated Dec. 18th, A. ID. 1908.
By the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Notice to Taxpayers.

Il Notice is hereby given that the
tax roll is in my hands for collec-
ton. I will collect taxes at the
store of N. H. Wiger Wednesdays
and Saturdays during the month of
January. T. E. MORROW, Treas,
Town Kinnickinnic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

"Do you think that there is luck in
rabbits foot?"
"Not as much as dar is in chickens
foot" answered Mr.. Erastus Pinkley,
provided de res er de animal is at
tached." Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

WANTED-TRUETWOR LADY OR GEN
tleman to manage business in this County and
adjoining territory for house of solid financial
standing. 5000 straight cash salary and ex-
penses paid each Monday direct from head
quarters. Expense money advanced; position
permanent. Address Manager. 6o5 Monon
Building. Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
CITY oFFIczRs.

Mayor-A. w. Lund.
ASSESSOR. A. Howe.
Treasurer-Wellesle Vannatta.
Marshal-Peter Simons.
Street Commissioners. J. Savage.
Clerk--A. p. Weld.
Health Of1cer-Dr. E. A. Toby.
Aldermen-1st ward, F. ". Williams; Ant
ward, G. F. Winter: Bird ward, Geo. The
Smith; 4th ward, G. G. Knowles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

Mrs. Closefst-Oh, do give me new
bonnet, my dear! 1t will set all my
friends talking.
Mr.. Closefst-If you're after notod-
ETY. why don't you get the old one
made over? That will make your
friends talk twice as much.-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

WANTED-S SEVERAL PERSONS OF
character and good reputation In each state
Zone in this ccanty requi-ed) to represent and
advertise old established wealthy business
house of solid financial standing. Salary s21O0
in cash each Wednesday direct from head
of1ces. Horse and carriage furnished when
necessary Reference. Enclose self addressed
envelope. Colonial Co., ss2 Dearborn 81
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

PICTURE FRAMING Framing.
Good holdings used by good men
make artistic frames. We improve
your picture by making the frame
Just right. RIVER FALLS MFG. Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

When you buy laundry soap you
expect it to Tighten your labor.
You are disappointed when you
find that you just do all the work
yourself. If you must rub and
scrub and grind all the dirt out,
why use soap at all? Maple City
Self-Washing Soap does the work
you buy it to do. 1t is pure soap
and all soap. For sale by all gro
GERS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

LOsT.-A martin boa, on Friday
morning, Nov. 81, between Prescott
and River Falls. Finder please re-
turn to this office and receive re-
ward,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

The parties who borrowed our
Giant" wire stretchers last spring
are requested to return the same
Immediately. ELERTsoN BROS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

Ethel-Do you really think the lieu
tenant will propose to Beth?
Edith-Oh, yes. He has several med
ais for bravery, you know.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
For Sale.

Mrs. Sarah Tozer has for sale on
easy terms desirable city properties
dwelling houses and building lots.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sherif-James Murphy.
County Clerk-O. j. Hohle.
Treasurer. w. Kendall.
Clerk of the Court. G. Spinney.
Register of Deeds-W. w. Walsingham.
District Attorney-George Thompson.
County Judge-Allen P. Weld.
County Supt. of Schools-A. J. Ingli.
Coroner. S. Copley.
County Surveyor-B. R. Eaton.
COUNTY BOARD.
Olifton-Nels H. Johnson
Diamond Bluf-N. j. Larson.
Ellsworth (town)-Ed. Murphy.
FL Paso-E. j. Fitzgerald.
Gilman-A. F. Bleisner.
Hartland-S. p. Roatch.
Isabene-John Carlson.
Martel-W. Kay.
Maiden Rock (town)-John P. Olson,
Oak Grove-G. F. Geibler.
River Falls (town)-Wm. Foley.
Rock El1n-E r. Condit.
Salem--Wm. Foley.
Trenton-James Gilmore.
Trimbeue-C. F. Ottman.
Union-Mike Fox.
Village Ellsworth. L. Moody.
Village M alden Rookie. T. Heslin.
Village Spring Valley-Mark Moffatt.
City Prescott-D. Murray, Jacob Frease, 8
e. Mcdonald.
City River Falls-H. E. Chinook, Thos TAFT
9. E. Pratt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
Mans Fearful Mechanism.

Every time a man eats he has to mas
ttcate, insalivate, chymify, chylify and
sanguify. No wonder his system is out
Of order so often.--St. Louis Post-Dis-
patch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07
E HEAD OF
THE PROCESSION.

Our new line of up-to-date WALL
PAPER is now in. In style, quality
and low price it is unsurpassed.
You may not be aware of what a
identifying effect
STYLISH WALL PAPER
will have on your rooms. Try ours,
and give your eyes a glad surprise.
We are selling elegant Wall Paper
as low as cents per Roll. 1t is
durably made and will retain it's
colors and brightness for years.
G. A. RASMUSSEN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

Rooms For RENT. - Inquire of
Mrs. S. Younggren, Sd ward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-01-07

Wood hauling is the order of the
day.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-06
CHAPTER XXI.
Crossed Wires.

A great storm came out of the north
late in January and beat fiercely upon
Clarkson. 1t left a burden of snow
on the town and was followed by a
week of bitter cold. The sun shone
impotently upon the great drifts which
filled the streets; it seemed curiously
remote, and ashamed Of it's failure to
impress the white, dazzling masses.
The wires sang their song of the cold;
even the confused wires of the Clark
son Traction company lifted up their
voices, somewhat to the irritation of
John Saxton, receiver, as he fought
the snow banks below and sought to
disentangle the twisted wires above.
Upper Varney street, beyond Porter
Hill, was receiving his attention late
one afternoon as the winter sunset
burned red in tie west. The iron poles
of the trolley wires had been pulled
far over into the street by the blast
and the weight of snow, and trolley,
telephone and electric light wires were
a battling tangle which workmen were
seeking to straighten. Saxton's men
had detached their own wires and
were restoring them to the poles
Traffic on the Varney street line
would, he concluded, be resumed on
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-06
THE MAIN CHANCE
A THOROLY WESTERN STORY BIZ MEREDITH NICHOLSON
O
BIZ MEREDITH NICHOLSON
Copyright, 1903, by Bobbs-Merrill Co,

The more he thought of it, the more
certain he grew that he could, if ii
became necessary to protect himself in
any way, turn the tables on Margrave.
He called Margrave a scOundrel in his
thoughts, and was half persuaded to
why Margrave had been at the bank
on the night that Fenton had found
him there.
Wheaton continued to call at the
Porters' daily to make inquiry for the
head Of the house. On some of these
occasions he saw Evelyn, but Mrs.
Whipple, whose staying qualities were
born Of a rigid military sense Of duty,
was always there; and he had not seen
fathers key. Other young men,
friends of Evelyn, called, he found,
just as he did, to make inquiry about
Mr. Porter. Mrs. Whipple had a way
of saying very artlessly and with a lit
tie sigh that carried weight, that Mr..
Raridan was so very kind. Wheaton
wanted to be very kind himself, but he
servants were busy and there were i'm
portant prescriptions to be filled at the
apothecary's.
On the whole he was very miserable
and when, one morning, while Porter's
condition was still precarious, he re-
| ceived letter from : Snyder, post
marked Spokane, declaring that
money was Immediately required to
support him until he could find work
he closed that issue finally in brief
letter which was not couched in dip
lomatic language. The four days thai
were necessary for the delivery of this
letter had hardly passed before
Wheaton received telegram sharply
demanding a remittance by wire
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-06
CHAPTER XXIX.-Continued.
Green Chartreuse.

II wanted to see you on business
matter" Wheaton began, in q low
tone.
ooh, yes" said Margrave, loudly, IT
forgot to mail you that check. I've
been terribly rushed lately; but in
time, my boy, in timep'
The people in the library could
hardly have failed to hear every word.
.'Oh, not that, not that! I mean
that other certificate Wheaton was
trying to drop the conversation to a
whispering basis as he drew on his
gloves. Margrave had again taken
his arm and was walking with him to-
ward the front door, talking gustily
all the while. He swung the door
open and followed Wheaton out upon
the front step.
IA glorious night! glorious" he
calculated, putting from his walk. His
hand wandered up Wheaton's arm un-
had allowed his fingers to grasp this
den push forward, still holding his
.Icollar, then raised his fat leg and
kicked him from the step.
Come again, Jim" he called
pleasantly, as he backed within the
door and closed it to return to his
guests.
Wheaton reached his room, filled
with righteous indignation. He might
have known that coarse fellow like
Margrave cared only for people whom
he could control; and he decided after
a night of reflection that he had acted
handsomely in saving Porter's pack
age of securities from Margrave the
night Of the encounter at the bank
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-06
CRADLE, ALTAR II
AND GRAVE
BIRTHS,

-
{ sFay--AIr. and Mrs John, 251s Garfield avenue,
a daughter. 80 <fs4.t, - ~ s.
Fleissner-Mr. and Mrs. John. 3 1872 Fourth
street N. a son. d. &s#
Boyce-sir. and Mrs. Charles, e2e Main street
Me- son. ss= .Hs$a .slS-s2 ~ -.
+ fPiper-Mr, and Mrs. James. 700 Madison street
Me-. son. 80 u. -.
E Marshall Mr.. and Mrs, William 2o27 Ninth
Streets, daughter h.,.ss$ : !, +. -.
sewell-Mr and Mrs. AID, 300 Hennepln
.Bootil-Mr. and Mrs. A. F.. 1880 Como avenue,
a !. son. ~ ,.5 ~ > -: as:l$.ss
!A1agda-Mr. and Mrs. S, fO271s sibley street
NE,sa daughter. g, ~: - ,iHEa =
and Mrs. a., a4ss Columbus
.Anderson-Mr. and Mrs. Charles, %271e Ninth
streets, daughter. -:,P;N *~55A
| Grettoll-Mr and Mrs: j. 81, 2404 Twenty-ffth
| a Venue S, son. S$S+sf,S= IS. IS ~ ,ISsss 'e,''
| Christiansen-Mr. and Mrs. Oscar, 1417 F
Twenty-third street. daughter.
Clark-Mr. and Mrs. J. p, E66 Eleventh street
| N. = "
Larson--Mr. and Mrs. Charles, 2e1e Central
| avenue, son.
Jensen--Mr. and Mrs. A., 26s Cedar avenue,
son.
Olsen-Mr. and Mrs. ole,f1 Eighth street S
a daughter.
Monohan-Mr. and Mrs. william, 1902 FRS
Hoffman-Mr and Mrs. John, 1922 Seventeenth
Mohn--szMr. and Mrs. Louis 1914 E Franklin
| avenue. 8 son. -.>#' -! Ia o. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-06

the top floor Of an old-fashioned
building in the Haymarket, for which
he paid exactly $3.50 a week rent.
He swept. his office himself and wrote
his own letters on a senile typewriter,
purchased secondhand. But canvass
ing for orders was the hardest and
most humiliating thing he had to do.
The young man had started out in
September, 1900, and the firms first
real business month was January,
1901. On that month exactly 500.
cards We're sold, the business done
amounting to precisely S.. After that,
however, things began, to pick up. 1t
was slow work, business coming in
terribly small single orders from little
shops, but it kept on coming.
Wrench says that in those days he
got down to his office at half past s
in the morning, and was there nearly
always until midnight. Wrench found
that in none Of the historical build
ings in London and the vicinity most
visited by tourists were post cards on
sale giving views. Of the places So,
with the assistance Of his fathers Of
fetal influence he prevailed on the
royal office of works to allow him to
place the Wrench Series on sale at
these palaces, churches and what not,
and the result was that probably hun
dreds of folk in America had post
cards of the abbey, the tower and
Hampton Court palace sent to them,
and the business enjoyed another
boom.
Wrench is brimful of ideas, and
there is no doubt that the simply phe-
nomenal increase that has taken place
in the picture postcard trade in this
country in the last three years is due
largely to the attractiveness of the
! design which he has introduced
When the young man began business
the British postoffice had to deal with
only about a million picture post
cards year-noW the total is about
112, 100000 year e.
In the immense building -four
| buildings, in fact-in Arthur street
High Holborn, occupied by Wrench
Ltd, the young director now employs
more than one hundred people. In
the "showrooms" are displayed post
cards of 10000 different designs. The
company has about four thousand
! steady customers all over the king
dom; it has twenty travellers on the
| road, and it's sales amount to about
| five million cards a year.
With; possible American boy readers
In mind, the writer asked him the
| time-honoreds question as to what. HE
considered the secret of his good
| fortune. =
WELL" Evelyn Wrench said, IT had
a good idea to begin with, and i
started to work up a business thai
was In its infancy in this country
Then tried hard, put my pride II
my pocket, and looked after the de.
tails myself-that's a great thing