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Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
Value of the
Skeeter Work
Will Last Years Says
Smith, Despite Failure
to Appropriate

While deploring the failure of the Leg
islature to make provision for continu-
ing the campaign against the mosquito
State Entomogologist John B. Smith, in
statement declared that only years OF
neglect could destroy the value of the
work already accomplished.
Continuing, he said:
From the beginning the work was
hampered in this way. The largest sum
ever appropriated in any one year was
$4,000 and even that was provided III
two bites, partly in the supplemental
and partly i'll the regular bill. The con
| sequence was that no comprehensive plan
for years work could be made, for
never knew how much money | could
spend, and part of each session was al
ways wasted because, until the Legisla-
ture adjourned, it was not known what
the appropriations would be. As adjourn
ment always came in April and the ap-
preparation bills were not usually signed
for several weeks hereafter. the spring
months were always lost and not until
after mosquito breeding was in full swing
couId work actually begin. The method
was bad as a matter of business. because
the administrative expenses were exactly
the same. whether the appropriation was
$4,000 or $4,000. and the percentage of
funds applied to actual work was waste
fully small.
I'VE have carried our work from the
llackensack meadows to the mouth of
Toms River on Barnegat Bay a distance
of over seventy miles of shore line and
have, i'll addition. covered ten miles on
Long Beach. We have drained 25.lS2
acres of salt marsh, and have put in
3.633,974 feet of bitches, besides great
deal of other work not readily stated.
Nearly the entire area has been inspected
this year and not only have the bitches
been found in perfect condition, except
where wantonly interfered with, but over
sthe whole territory practically the en-
tire first brood of marsh mosquitoes has
been killed off Less than 5000 would
repair all damage done by natural CON
ditions to our work Coney Island has
already had its first brood of mosqui-
toes, and but for our work Newark would
have been just as badly off.
As to the results, where ditching was
first done on the Shrewsbury marshes,
over thirty bungalows. costing, some of
them $4,000, are going up this year
where only mosquitoes held sway in 1902
The crop of salt hav has been doubled
and in some cases trebled by our work
and, as the improvement manifests it.
self, values will continue to increase. It
was not until the end of last summer
that all the salt marsh areas north of
Barnegat Bay We're cleaned up, and dur
ing the summer of 1909 there should not
be more than odd specimens of salt
marsh mosquitoes anywhere north of
Shark River.
1T has been said, in criticism, in the
southern part of the State, that they had
Just as many mosquitoes as before the
work began. The fact is correctly stat
cd: but the criticism fails because no
thing has been done in South Jersey.
The work is not an attempt to destroy
the mosquitoes of the year over the en-
tire State; but to destroy the breeding
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
First Signs Of
Failing Vision

are IIUt aIWavs accOMPaIled bN sevcfr
eye distress.
Headaches, Smarting. Burning Lids,
Shooting Pains in the Forehead,
Floating Spots before the Eyes, Diz-
ziness and Weariness of the Eyes
after close work
are some Of the signs that your eyes
need glasses.
Don't put off having your eyes ex-
amined if any of the above symptoms
have heen exnarienced h,. rnu
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
Willing to Take a Chance

The burly prisoner stood unabashed be
fore the judge. 1t was his first time il
a court and before a jury, says The Ar
gonaut. Prisoner at the bar" asked
the clerk, do you wish to challenge any
Of the juryt"
The prisoner looked them over care
fully and with a skilled eye.
We'll" he replied, I'm not exactly
wot you calls in training, but | guess
could stand round or two with that
fat old geezer in the corner
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24

and liver trouble 1t does not simply
give relief for time it makes perman-
cnt and complete cures.
1t will regulate the bowels, tone up
the whole intestinal tract, give you an
appetite, make food taste good and di-
gest well, and increase vigor.
There is no need of suffering with con-
stipation, dyspepsia or liver disease when
YOU can get sixty doses of scientific
medicine for their cure like DR.. How
ards specific for the small sum of 20
cents.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
L. w. Belts
THE GRADUATE EYE SPECIALIST,
JEWELER AND MATCHMAKER
ATLANTIC AVE. NEAR MARYLAND, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ

father Of Clarence Lee. took place on
Monday. Interment at NJ. Z. cemetery.
Rev. and Mrs. Frank Howell. who have
been visiting relatives here, returned to
their home in Malaga on Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. John English entertain
ed on Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Lee, Mr. and Mrs John B. WiIlets.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hickman. The eve
ming as devoted to music at late hour
acollation was served and the guests
took their departure
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Sutton and Mrs
Louis Dixon. of Bargaintown We're Mon
day visitors at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Hickman.
Mr.. Lewis III. Smith has received the
appointment of Supervisor of the new
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24

Let US do your repairing the price
viii surprise you.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
dsQgRiAR @ree9

The N. Z. church was well filed at all
the services on Sunday, about 80 visitors
were entertained. by various members Of
the church at the close Of the evening
service, one soul was brought to God.
1t was one Of the best quarterly meet
ings held in Asbury for years past. Rev.
q. W. Abel announced chiIdren's meet.
ing next Sunday morning.
The funeral Of Jasper H Lee. grand
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24

Now-when we do it for $l.5O and
guarantee the work?
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
Why He Lost

why do You want to run for Office y
The State is calling for me-
Pity it isn't calling loud enough for
the voters to hear it. Cleveland Leader.
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24

panion is distinguished by two features
Ia poem entitled "Tle Grandmother,v
by James Oppcnheimer, and fulI-page
drawing by Harrison Fisher, showing
Margaret and Gerard, from .'The CIoister
and the Hearth"
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24

The Gately and Hurley Clothing is of the highest
standard manufacture. The styles the very.
newest The assortment takes in every fancy and
there is absolutely perfect fit 1t will be prefer
able of course visit the store and make selecton
TION and the best of will be given to all Mail
on
Pleasantville weekly press., 1909-04-24
Y FROM T. F. CRAWFORD

Crawford is seeking the
f dyspepsia or constipation
lle or vicinity to test DR..
specific for the cure of
secure the quickest posi-
n I. F. Crawford will sell
y cent package of this
a' IF price, 25 cents.
scifc of DIR. Howard's will cure
ache, dizzy feelings, constipa-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-18
Ratification Meeting Packs
Opera House

A public meeting was held at the
Opera House on Friday evening,
Feb. 9th, for the purpose of ratify-
ing the nomination of Mr.. S. P.
Norstrom for County Superintend-.
ent of Schools. The meeting was;
previously announced in the Metho-,
dist, the Catholic and the Congrega-
tional churches, hence the meeting
was both non political and nom
sectarian and was a splendid mani
festation of the high esteem in
which Mr.. Norstrom is held by all
who know him. Mr.. Deneen acted
as master Of ceremonies, Rev
Father Duffy, Rev. Mr.. Jacobs,
Prof. c. ]. Brewer of New Rich
mond, DR.. E. l.. Boothby and Mr..
Norstrom were the speakers on the
program.
The Opera House was filled with
admirers of Mr.. Norstrom, everyone
of whom signed his nomination
papers before leaving the hall.
A mems campaign committee Of
twenty members, also women'S
campaign committee of like num-
Der were elected to assist Mr.. Nor
strom in every honorable way in
making his campaign. After this
the entire meeting resolved itself
into a committee Of the whole to
work in the interests of our candi-
date, every one present pledging
himself by standing vote to
start IAN endless chain letter" to
be circulated all over the county in
his behalf.
If Mr.. Norstrom was as we'll
known throughout the county as he
is in this vicinity his election would
be unanimous Hammond News.
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Resolutions OF Respect

Whereas, President w. ]. Brier
has decided to retire from the pres
idency of the River Fails State Nor
NAL School at the close of the pres
ent school year; and
Whereas, Through long and
honorable period of service he has
devoted himself to the building up
of the school through an admins
trative policy that has resulted in
its growth and effectiveness, and by
his loyalty to the duties of his posi-
tion and TO the best interests of the
community and the student body
has placed the school in the front
rank of the Normal Schools of the
state, and by his high standard of
character, scholarship and profess
ional training of the students of the
school has won our hearty coopera
ton; therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the faculty of
the school, congratulate him on the
success of his efforts, which the
present pros perity of the school at
tests, and carry to him our sincere
regrets that we are to be deprived
of his able leadership, and bespeak
for his future work as great a meas
ure of success as has attended his
efforts in behalf of the River Falls
State Normal School. And be it
further
Resolved, That copy of these
resolutions be published in the
River Falls Journal.
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Lincoln Exercises

A large audience turned out Fri
day evening to attend the Lincoln
Centennial service held at the Con-
gregational church. Prof. J. w. T..
Ames, Prof. Wilson and Reverend
D. 3. Spencer, each delivered excel
lent addresses on various phases of
the martyred Presidents life. The
music of the evening was rendered
by the regular church choir assisted
by Miss Campbell and Mr.. Jay
Truesdell who rendered solos of ex-
ceptional merit.
The members of the G. A. R. and
the Wcman's Relief Corps attended
the service in body and were &C.
corded seats of honor in the front
of the church. The program sub
mitted was a fitting tribute to the
memory of the Tooth anniversary of
the nations hero.
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METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
REVEREND FRED w. HARRIS, Pastor
Next Sabbath morning, Feb. FL,
the pastor will speak on Growing
Christians" or Growth in Grace
and Christian Experience.
Sabbath School at HAS. Study:
Stephen the First Christian
Martyr" Acts GIL 8:3.
Epworth League at GAS. Topic:
1.-THE Conditions of our Disciple
ship" John 1918.
Evening worship at 7:30. Ser
mon subject: why we Hesitate TO
Enlist in Christian Service?" The
latch string is always on the weather
side at "A Home-like Church."
Don't forget zone Sided People"
at the church Friday evening,
March IL. 1t will pay you to at
tend.
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RELIGIOUS SERVICES
CONGREGATIONAL CT

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
REVEREND D. B. SPENCER, Pastor
At the congregational church next
Sunday morning the sermon will be
upon A Significant Honor to God"
which may be lacking from our
worship. In the evening the subject
of discourse will be; How much
is man better than a sheep" A
cordial welcome is extended to all
to these and other services of this
church.
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Food sale at Johnson's store next
Saturday, February 20. beginning
at p. m.
The Mems Club supper will be
served this evening at the Congre-
gational church at O'Clock.
Thos. Hutchinson of Hudson has
been spending few days with
friends in the city this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hawkins went
to Minneapolis yesterday to attend
the wedding of Mr.. Hawkins broth
er.
The next meeting of Trinity Guild
will be held on Wednesday, March
8, at the home of Mrs. E. Van Voor-
his.
Mrs. John Gates of Rochester,
Mimi, arrives this evening on a
visit to her friend, Mrs. Jennie
Weldon.
A farewell stag banquet will be
given at Hotel Gladstone this eve.
ming in honor of John Donahue who
leaves this week for his new home
in Porto Rico.
Three of our holidays, legal and
otherwise, fall on Sunday this year,
st. Valentines Day, kept last Sun
day, Memorial Day on May 30th,
and independence Day on July 4.
Died, at her home in Minneapolis,
Feb. II, 1909, Mrs. H. M. Ramer.
Mrs. Ramer has two daughters liv-
ing here, Mrs. A. D. Shepard and
Mrs. P. w. Ramer, with whom she
spent the past summer.
The usual weekly food sales held
during Lent by the ladies of Trini-
ty Guild will be discontinued this
wear. A sale will be held at John
sons Store this coming Saturday
at 2 D. m. After this one, the sales
will be held on the last Saturday of
every month.
About twenty-five friends and
neighbors gathered for surprise
party at Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Smiths
Tuesday. Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will
move to Idaho the latter part of the
month and the party was a sort OF
farewell gathering. "reminiscences
of We olden times were discussed,
after which an oyster supper was
served. 1t was very enjoyable &C.
casion.
John Donahue who has been con-
nected with the Stewart Mercantile
Co. for some time past has resigned
his clerkship to accept position
with a mercantile company in Porto
Rico. He leaves River Falls Satur-
day, and after a short visit with
relatives in New Richmond and the
Twin Cities will go to New York
where he will embark for San Juan.
Mr.. Donahue during the four years
of his stay among us has made
m any friends in this city and vici-
nifty, all of whom wish him every
success in his new and distant
1nnntinr1
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-18

Our line of Fine Goods for
Spring and Summer Suits has ar
rived, and you are invited to inspect
this beautiful collection, embracing
all the best fabrics in the very latest
styles and colorings.
Assuring you the best of work
manship, perfect fit and cut in the
latest fashion, an early call is So
licited. Phone l42. Yours truly,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-18
A Year In College

$3.50 cash or year in College can
be easily earned by one young man
or lady in each county by Septem-
Der 1909. Plan does not interfere
with other employment, and student
can select the school.
State name of institution you wish
to attend. No money required.
For Particulars address,
MORTON H. PEMBERToN,
Columbia, Missouri.
1r1crOPv III OIIR New Richmond
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MARRIAGES

Mr.. Albert Neil Reed of this city
and Miss Mable Mae Massey of
of Knapp were married at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Massey, in Knapp Saturday,
Feb. 10. They are both well known
here, this being Mr.. Reeds native
city and Mrs. Reed having attended
the Normal school. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reed will reside in Knapp, where
Mr.. Reed has employment with a
shipping firm. Their many friends
here wish them a happy and pros
porous future.
Ezra G. Smith of Kinnickinnic
and Miss Mabelle Drew of Milwau-
kee were married yesterday at l
O'Clock at their future home, the
Ensign place, in Kinnickinnic.
Miss Ethel M. Clark of Berlin and
Chas. Smith brother of the groom
assisted, Rev. F. w. Harris per-
forming the ceremony.
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Rexall Ripples No. IL

River Falls students are learning to read the
papers. Hundreds of them received RExALL
pencil FREE last week.
Now how many viii see this-Any student
purchasing RExALL TABLET or PENCIL (5c)
shall receive FREE beautiful coat pennant.
Little Miss Mufet one day
Was out on the campus at play
When she tripped on some grasses
And smashed her old glasses.
Now want that the dickens to pay?
But unlike emotional midgets
She rose without temper or hdgets;
She brushed of her clothes
just turned up her nose
And ROD fitted her with KNU DIGITs
HDoN'T forget the place-Taggarts Rexan
store.
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Local News
Roller Rink Saturday night.

Roller Rink Saturday night.
Hear the Orations at M. E. church
tomorrow night.
Jay Wadsworth left Tuesday on
trip to New Orleans.
Normal oratorical contest to-mor-
row (Friday) evening.
Roller Skating at Opera Hall Sat
urday evening, Feb. 20.
Everybody roller skates at Opera
Hall Saturday night, Feb. 20.
lay Grimm made a business trip
to Fairchild the first of the week.
The 500 club will meet with Mrs.
A. E. Gendron Monday afternoon.
Remember the local Normal Ora
torical contest tomorrow evening.
The Forester's gave social and
dance in G. A. R. hall Monday eve
ming.
Piano used two months for sale at
sacrifice. Address the Journal
office.
Miss Erma Bliss left Saturday for
Grantsburg where she will teach
school.
Atty. Albert Johnson of Hudson
made a business visit to the city
Monday.
List your "for sale" or rent"
property with Larson Bros. Land
Company.
Don't forget the Roller Skating at
Opera Hall Saturday night. Every
one invited.
w. E. Kuhn of Belyidere, S. D.,
visited friends in the city Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Weldon, Dress and
Suit making, 1913 North Main street.
Phone No. 8.
r. A. Miller returned Saturday
morning from business trip to
Osakis, MINI.
Mrs. C. E. Randall entertained a
party of young people at her home
Friday evening.
The Normal Freshmen enjoyed a
class dance in the school gymnasium
Friday evening.
Remember Larson Bros. when
you have farm or city property for
sale or for rent.
Many from here will attend the
dance in Firemen's Hall, Ellsworth,
next Monday evening.
The Junior class ofthe High school
INDUCED in sleighride trip to Ellis
worth Friday evening.
Atty. F. M. White did business in
the Circuit Court at Alma, Buffalo
county, the first of the week.
Mrs. w. H. Wood of Hankinson,
N. D., arrived Friday on a visit to
relatives here and at Beldenville.
The Junior department of the
Congregational Sunday school
have sleighride party this even
ing.
Wilbur F. Powell arrived Friday
morning from Warren, Mimi, and
visited few days with his relatives
here.
G. E. Stewart is suffering from an
attack of 1umbago, and has been
confined to the house the past two
weeks.
Richard c. Arpke of Goodhue,
Mimi, was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Burnett Saturday and
Sunday.
The Ellsworth high school basket
ball team walloped the Baldwin
team Saturday to the rag time tune
of SO to 8.
VIM. Hodge spent Friday and
Saturday at home, returning to his
school at Chippewa Falls Saturday
| afternoon.
Lent commences next Wednesday,
Feb. "a, and continues AZ days, in
Guiding Sundays, ending Easter
Sunday, April IL.
Mrs. G. L. Hubbell of ST. Paul
Park spent Saturday and Sunday
here with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Farnsworth.
Mrs. G. w. Chinook went to
Minneapolis Monday evening to
spend few days with her daughter
Mrs. Albert Morgan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank P. Davis OF
Boardman spent Saturday and Sun
day here, guests at the home of Mr..
Davis brother Sherman.
Married Peoples Dance at Opera
Hall Friday, Feb. 10. A general
invitation is extended. Pepin'
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Stops itching instantly. Cures
piles, eczema, salt rheum, letter, itch,
hives, herpes, sca5ies-Doan's ONT
ment. At any drug store.
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Piano Tuning

If you wish to have your piano
tuned by an expert leave your order
with Elias & Johnson at the Shulz
Piano store, River Falls.
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z T. Z M AM s
for DRUGS
Weather Report

Record of the weather as noted by
Frank Thayer at the Normal school
daily at o'clock a. m. from Feb. IL,
to Feb. IS, 1909:
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HOLY TRINITY. CHURCH
THE REV. WILLIAM CHESTER KIRK,
Priest in charge.

February FL, Quinquagesima Sun
day: Litany, Holy Eucharist and
Sermon at 1890 a. ri.
Wednesday, February "a: Evening
Prayer at 1880 p. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-02-18

VICTORY FLOUR New Richmond
Brandt. is made in a modern mill
amid sanitary conditions.
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FOR RENT

Home Culture Club Program
FEBRUARY "a, 1909
Current Topics-M Miscellaneous.
Leader, Mrs. Cassie Pomeroy
History Lesson-History of Athens up TO the
Persian Wars. Fl er Government, Laws
and Reforms.
Leader. Mrs. Nealie Chapman.
Hostess. Mrs. Luela Taylor.
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SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH
REV. JOHN PETERSON, Pastor.
ST. BRIDGET'S CHURCH
REV. FATHER A. HoPDEGARD, Priest
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
REV. N. L. BLoMHoLM, Pastor.
Service next Sunday morning at
1890. Evening service at 1880.
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River Falls, Feb. "a, IS and &c.

Glasses fitted that will POSITIVELY
relieve all eye-strain that causes
headache, dizziness, floating spots, ner-
vousness, sore and inflamed eyes, cross
ewes, cataract, and many serious reflex
nerve disturbances, without drugs or pain.
Not excelled by ocular medical science.
All cases examined by electric skias-
copy, revealing the slightest errors OF re-
fraction as well as any diseased or abnor-
NAL condition of the eyes.
Glasses made that WILL FIT the
most difficult case. New lenses put in
old framesif desired. Lenses replaced from
prescription number furnished to every
patient: complete record being kept OF
syerv case. Artificial Eyes furnished. f,
Special attention given to the relief OF
all nervous troubles which come from II
r;+ation of the vital nerve and brain CEN
tiers caused from uncorrected eye-strain'
where the wearing of properly lifted glass
as will relieve the condition
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Do Not Buy Coal
Classified Advertisements
FOR SALE

For SALE-A registered Oxford
Down ram. None better in the two
counties. Inquire of Geo. Steck-
meyer, or Barlow farm, near Glow
er's station.
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st. Paul road" no longer is the
proper designation or even an ap-
propriate nickname for the railroad
system hitherto operated by the
corporation known as the Chicago,
Milwaukee and ST. Paul Ry. Co.
The words St. Paul and the initials
of the words are marked to disap-
pear from all the rolling stock,
property and printed matter of the
road and in their place will appear
the initials, C. M. & P. S. Ry. Co,
These initials now stand for Chica-
go, Milwaukee and Puget Sound
the new name of this great trans
portation concern. The metropolis
of Minnesota is now relegated to
the place of a junction station on
the road where you may stop
twenty minutes for dinner" In
cidentally the change made neces-
sary by the new extension to the
Pacific Coast, will involve the ex-
penditure of thousands of dollars.
For the past year or two the paint
shops of the road have been work
ing overtime and numerous locomo-
tives, coaches and freight cars have
already been sent out with the new
name emblazoned on them in bright
colors.