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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Plea for the Sparrow,

Every little while some one starts
an agitation against the sparrows,
which are so plentiful In all our parks
In the north during the wintertime,
claiming that they drive other birds
from their nests and that they litter
up suburban piazzas. But the spar
rows, with the doves, bobolinks,
finches, quail and blackbirds, are
friends to the gardener at all seasons
and times, because they eat weeds.
And the sparrows, because OF their
pluckiness and numbers, lead all the
others as weed destroyers. In the
wintertime, sparrows exist almost en-
tirely on weed seeds, as the ground is
altogether too hard In the northern
ATTITUDES to permit them to secure
any of the succulent worms with
which they regale themselves In sum-
mertime. That means less weeds
Suburban Life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
GEORGE |. RICH
Candidate for Nomination as Repub
lican Candidate for Member of
State Legislature.

| hereby make formal announcement
of my candidacy for nomination by the
Republicans of Van Buren, county at the
August pr naries, as their candidate fol
,he State Leg islature.
am an out and out Progressive Re.
publican. | believe that amendments
to the constitution should be submitted
to the people providing for;
LIST. The Initiative.
2nd The Referendum.
Bird. The Recall.
4th. Woman's Suffrage.
| believe that all elective officers
should be nominated and elected by
the direct vote of the people.
/ request your consideration of my
qualifications and the principles herein
set forth and respectfully ask your sup.
port and vote at the August primaries.
Respectfully,
It'll George l.. Rich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVEN-
TON

The republicans of Van Buren, county
will meet 10 convention at the opera
house in Hartford, Friday, April fifth,
1912, at ten o'clock 10 the forenoon, for
the purpose of electing eighteen dele
gates to the state convention to be held
at Bay City, April II, 1912, also electing
delegates to the fourth congressional
district convention hereafter to be called
and trarsacting such other business as
may properly come before the conven-
ton
Each township and ward in the county
shall be entitled to one delegate for
each twenty. five votes or major fraction
thereof cast for the republican candidate
for secretary of state at the general
election in November 1908. The APP
portionment of delegates is as follows:
Township Vote Dele
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Remember each of you that the
chance for heroic endeavor of rath-
er spectacular kind does not often
count; that the man who really counts
in this life is not the man who thinks
how we'll he could do some bit OF
Leroism If the chance arose. but the
man who actually does the humdrum,
workaday. everyday duties as those
duties arise. "-Theodore Roosevelt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
WaverIy Republican Caucus.

The republican electors of the town
ship of Waverly will bold township
caucus at the town hall on Saturday,
March 23rd, at $50 p. m. for the pur-
pose of placing IN nomination candidates
for the various township offices and for
the transaction Of such other business
as may legally come before the caucus.
By Order of Republican Township
Committee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Opportunities Always pr.....

1T is not single opportunity which
comes to man, IL is a train. Il is a
neyer-ending procession, some small
er and more Insignificant as the year,
how on, but ever and always oppor
tunities too numerous. too great, anS
100 large for us TO utilize fully."-Prof
James, University of Illinois.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
PoIIteness Little Thought OF.

In all ages the gentleman has been
crucified or violently killed In some
other way. This shows that we recog-
nize strength other than our own,
but we are little disposed to tolerate
It. Manners, too, have been brought
into disrepute by the circumstance
that they are the first cloak to which
hypocrisy flies. But courtesy and
manners are very different things in
certain sense. The heart of courtesy
may coexist with the husk of extreme
rudeness. Courtesy can never be
taught, though department can But
on the day when King George finds
himself ruling ovei a polite" nation
he will find himself ruling over
decadent nation.-London Truth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
AImena Republican Caucus.

Notice is hereby given that there will
be caucus of the Republican electors
of the township Of Almena on Saturday,
March %, 1912, at , p. NJ. at the town
hall for the purpose Of placing in nomi-
nation candidates for the various town
ship Offices, for the election of four dele.
gates to attend the Republican county
convention at Hartford on April ., and
for the transaction of such other bnsi
ness as may legally come before the
caucus.
BY order of the Republican
Township Committee
Dated March 49, 1912
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Her own Hat the obstructIon.

a woman in a Vienna theater came
out after the first act and asked TO.
nave the price of the ticket refunded,
on the ground that having complied
with the request 10 remove her hat
she had held It on her knees and thus
entirely obstructed her own view of
the stage.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
ExnIaInIno a Resentment.

81 am an American citizen" said
the man who got into trouble abroad.
We'll" replied the Oriental official,
an that case you can consult some
OF your own statesmen and understand
our resentment of pernicious activity
in politics"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

object of charity of purpose. Tie
moral is: These names are what were
presented to you. Every one can't be
Rich or Young or Free, but take what
is yours and don't be Cross Try to be
Wright and Worthy-the same Shepard
watches over US all
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
The Great Ruuanoo.

Truth never hurt any man. but thou
sands and thousands OF them are
skeert silly at the sight of II coming
their way. To every mothers son and
fathers daughter of that kind Truth
Is the Great Bugaboo.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Notice of Candidacy.

/ desire to announce to the electors OF
the township OF Paw Paw that | shall
be candidate for the office of Over.
seer Of Highways subject to the will OF
the republican party in its caucus on
March %. | ask your favorable con.
sideration
JOHN MINNICH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Chlna,s Innn Waterway.

China has the longest canal in the
world-the Grand. IL is the longest
certified waterway, and goes from
Tungtu 70 Hangchoo, distance of 600
miles.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
Crest Value OF coceanut.

The cocoanut is not only valuable
as a source of food and drink in trop-
zeal countries, but is also the best OF
all trees for shade.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
WHAT'S IN A NAME?

Its very peculiar this human nature
that we have all Inherited. We never
have just what we want-when its hot
we want it cold, and when its cold We
are sure that we want it some other
way. At times this winter we wished
for spring and the robins to come. We
are dissatisfied with the weather, with
what we have to wear, and what we
have to eat, and with our very names
sometimes, forgetting what the wise
man said, Your fate Is but the common
fate of ALL" For instance:
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Considering the weather of the past
few months, no one could bla ne Mr..
Hicks If he would deny his name. Some
thing of this kind or some other kind
has been said: "a PROPHETS not with
out honor save in his own country"
See Paige /.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

Display advertising, rates furnished on appli-
cation.
Classified advertising, three lines or less, 20
SCENTS. All over that number, cents per line
extra.
Gard of thanks, 25 cents each.
Obituary, poetry and resolutions, 5 cents .
Iiue.
Notices OF births, deaths or marriages will
printed free as news matter.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Troubles May Be Avoided.
Many of the troubles Of life are due
70 lack of disIa pline and effort.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Those who Reed this Long, Sage
effort should he Brott to understand
that 1t was written with the Sowle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Jackson suggests all sorts of misdeeds
and striped clothing and the DR.. would
undoubtedly be glad to trade for keeps
with Mr.. King or Mr.. Gould. Don't
that name sound like stocks and bondsY
Wall street gossip.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

we want it cold, and when it's cold We
are sure that we want it some other
way. At times this winter we wished
for spring and the robins to come. We
are dissatisfied with the weather, with
what we have to wear, and what we
have to eat, and with our very names
sometimes, forgetting what the wise
man said, "Your fate is but the common
fate Of ALL" For instance:
Mr.. Scott is not satisfied although
his name is Great
Who would like to be accused of being
full or Fuller?
Mr. Brown is thoroughly disguised
because his name is not White.
Mr.. Foote would like to trade insight
and unseen with Mr.. Head.
The Peacock is a vain bird, but its in
the Breed
The Hall of fame-the man who makes
"Velvet Cream"
An incentive to accumulate wealth
Take care of the Nichols.
Mr. Pike thinks be is the only Fish
on the hook. Must be something wrong
with the Bates.
We have Pancake, Bacon, Graham,
and Rice on our bill of fare, and Waters
to aid digestion.
Charlie Leach is Strong for the Ford.
Don't be Rood and get in a Huff-he
believes in advertising.
The name of Horning suggests wed.
ding festivities, and is Objectionable to
some on that account.
We have 20 Angels in town but they
are so near that we imagine we can hear
their wings Rural Route 4.
Doolittle says his name is an insult to
an ambitious man and would like the
sound OF Quick much better.
A Marshall Lords it over the destinies.
of the place at Knight, so that Rooms
VOLTS nor Fox can Robb you.
We have Barber, Miller, a Butler
Mason and Gardner to keep the
Ball rolling and to sustain the reputa.
ton of the trades and labor.
This is "ld on" town. The man
with the name of Brewer stands small
show to be popular. He thinks that
Chappell is Darling of name and is
Green with envy.
Mr.. Snow is sick of his name ard |
wishes that it could be changed to |
Cole. Bre'r. Cole likes the sound OF his
title we'll enough, but rather have il |
Wood because it Burns better.
Jackson suggests all sorts of misdeeds
and striped clothing and the DR.. would
undoubtedly be glad to trade for keeps
with Mr.. King or Mr. Gould. Don't
that name sound like stocks and bondsY
Wall street gossip.
Considering the weather of the past
few months, no one could bla ne Mr..
Hicks if he would deny his name Some
thing of this kind or some other kind
has been said: "a prophet.is not with
out honor save in his own country"
See Paige /.
Those who Reed this Long, Sage
effort should he Brott to understand
that 1t was written with the Sowle
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Chairman of County Committee
G. .. Monroe,
Secretary.
Dated, February 26, 1912.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Mr.. Snow is sick of his name ard
wishes that it could be changed to
Cole. Bre'r. Cole likes the sound OF his
title we'll enough, but rather have il
Wood because it Burns better.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Mr.. Scott il not satisfied although
his name is Great
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Who would like to be accused of being
full or Fuller?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

This is sid on" town. The man
with the name of Brewer stands a small
show to be popular. He thinks that
Chappell is Darling of a name and is
Green with envy.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Mr.. Brown is thoroughly disguised
because his name is not White.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Mr.. Foote would like to trade insight
and unseen with Mr.. Head
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

The Peacock is a vain bird, but its in
the Breed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

We have Barber, Miller, a Butler
a Mason and Gardner to keep the
Ball rolling and to sustain the reputa-
ton of the trades and labor.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

The Hall of fame-the man who makes
"Velvet Cream"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1912-03-22

Al incentive to accumulate wealth
Take care of the Nichols.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
"A Stroll Along
the Milky Way

Is the subject of the lecture to be
given at the First M E. Church on
Monday evening, Feb. &c, by DR.. E.
L. Eaton. 1t is a lecture descrip
tive of the glorious universe, sup
erbly illustrated with lantern-slides
of celestial objects. Many of these
are recent photographs taken in the
great observatories- Yerkes,
the Lick, the Flagstaff and at Mt.
Wilson, California. The pictures
of star-clusters, star-clouds and
nebulae, as we'll as those of the sun,
moon. planets and comets, e
wonderful, and represent the latest
triumphs in celestial photography.
No one can hear this fascinating
story and see these marvellous
views without gaining more pro-
found vision of the great framework
of creation, and loftier concep-
ton of its great Author.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
VIKING

Mr.. and Mrs. Toe Ofstie of Gil
man visited at 6. Olson's Sunday.
Nels Nelson and Ed. Hanson
visited at Theodore Jahr's Sunday.
Miss Norah Halvorson entertained
a number of her friends Thursday
evening.
There was a surprise party on
Mr.. and Mrs. John Madison Sun
day. All report very pleasant
time.
Miss Della Halvorson has returned
from Crookston, Mimi, she visited
her sister, Mrs. Don Healy at River
Falls on her way home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Halvorson
went to River Falls Thursday, the
latter remained for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Don Healy, Mr..
Halvorson returned Friday accom-
panied by his daughter Miss Dell.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
High School Notes

Prof. J. w. T. Ames was absent
from town the first two days of the
week visiting schools. During his
absence Miss Symes had charge OF
his class in grammar, and Miss
Catur had the history work.
A dozen or more Of the faithful
went to Hudson last Saturday after
noon to see the basket ball team
play the Galahad team. They saw
hummer of game, and Galahad
was only able to win after desper'
ate rally in the last half and by a
score of 26 to "a. Prof. Kranz is
sure developing some team, and the
boys will make all opponents go to
the limit from now on.
The basket ball team makes its
first home appearance Saturday
evening at the Opera House. There
will be two games. The first will
be between the high second team
and the Normal second. It will be
some game. The real game of the
evening will be between the local
high and the Prescott high. Pres
colt has a bunch that is playing
lightning fast, and the boys here
are anything but slow, and the com
bination will stage game that will
be worth seeing. Saturday evening
at 8 O'Clock at the Opera House, fol-
Is cents.
The season of declamatory con.
tests is with us. The boys are al
work, and the girls are lining uI
for the fray. The boys contest
will be put on in about two weeks
and the girls will follow in their
contest about ten days later. The
league contest this year is to be
held at New Richmond March %
and the school must be ready for it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

d. w. Kline is hauling stone fol
the basement for a new barn to be
built on his farm just south of the
city.
A coupon attached to every ticket
purchased al the Gem Theatre.
This coupon entities the holder to a
chance on a S. gold piece to be
given away March IL, 1912.
John Anderson left Friday on a
visit TO his son, Albert Anderson,
in St. Cloud, Mimi. He also ex-
poets to visit with relatives and
friends in the Twin Cities before re-
turning home.
/. Lusk will in few days move
his furniture and undertaking stock
into the building recently vacated
by ]. w. Allard. 1t is reported the
A. Johnson Piano Co. will occupy
the building to be vacated by Mr..
LuSk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Cou NcIL CHAMBER. CITY OF RIVER FALLS
Feb 5, 1912.
Special meeting of the Common Council
called by the mayor.
Council convened at eleven O'Clock a. M.
Mayor Stiles in the chair
Alderman present, Bailey, Demulling and
Dunn. Williams absent.
Mayor. stated that the object of calling the
meeting was to consider TO take action upon
the question of acceptance of the proposition
of the Minneapolis Steel and Machinery Co. as
to cost and change of plan of Maple Street
bridge
Also to consider appointment of Election
Oficer.
The proposed changes of plan of bridge were
examined and considered by the Council and
on motion were accepted and contract made
accordingly accepting the proposal of the Min
neapolis Steel and Machinery Co. to extend
the Maple Street bridge according to the plans
submitted at an additional cost of 1855. 90 which
was duly executed by the Mayor in behalf of
the City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
For Sale

Four Guernsey Heifers, bred by
"Masterful." "Masterful" is sired
by "Radium' and his dame, Moth
erwill," owned by w. D. Hoard, is
making phenomenal record in the
advanced Guernsey registry. Pur-
chases may be made from Frank
Rosa at the Joe Murphy Dairy
Farm, Kinnickinnic, 2H miles south
of Roberts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
AT THE NORMAL

A number of the faculty are plan
ming to witness the Friday evening
performance of Jerome K. Jerome'S
Passing of the Third Floor Back"
in which Forbes Robertson is play
ing in Minneapolis this week.
Prof. Robert r. Reed spent Sat-
urday and Sunday of last week
visiting friends in Winona, Mimi.
Elsewhere in this issue is an in
teresting account of the seed test
ing work being carried on in the
Normal school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
Notice to Candidates for City
Offices

Candidates for city offices must
file statements of expenses with the
City Clerk. The first statement
must be made on the second Satur-
day after the first item of expense
is incurred and thereafter on the
second Saturday of every calendar
month until after the election.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

paid advertisement. Amount paid S100 s.
L. Krauth, River Falls, Wis.,
l hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of City
Treasurer, and assure you that your
support at the coming Spring Elec-
ton will be appreciated. l have
offices over Dodge's hardware store.
S. L. KRAUTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
OBITUARY
MRS. e. B. wADswoRTH

Mss. E. B. Wadsworth died al
her home in this city Tuesday,
Feb 20, 1912, aged 81 years,
months and 20 days.
Mrs. Wadsworth was born at
Machian, Me-, Nov. l, 1854, and
came to River Falls with her father,
John r. Getchell, in 1877. In 1879
she married Edwin B. Wadsworth,
who, with their two daughters,
Misses Mable and Lucy, survive
her. From an early age she had
been member of the Congregations
church. For many years Mrs.
Wadsworth had been a helpless in
valid, tenderly cared for by her
h u b d and daughters. Her
friends will remember always her
sweet patience and CHEEKY words.
The funeral services were held
this afternoon, Rev. William ] .
Gray officiating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
Horses For Sale

have just shipped in two car
loads of fine, choice horses, at my
farm at Roberts, Wis, and anyone
wishing to purchase good, reliable,
classy driver, work horse or team
will do we'll TO look them over.
ANDY WALKER, Roberts, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our thanks
and appreciation to the kind friends
and neighbors for their assistance
in our bereavement, also for the
beautiful flowers.
MRS. VIM. H. LOWELL
AND FAMILY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

observation-disclosures the salaries of the City
Clerk City Treasurer and City Assessor for
their respective terms of office commend
ing on the second Tuesday of April A. d.
1912
Resolved by the Common Council of the City
of River Falls: That the salaries of the follow
ing named officers of said city for their re-
spective terms, commencing on the second
Tuesday of April A. d. 1912, shall be as follows:
The salary of the City Clerk shall be two
hundred dollars per annum payable in quarter
ly installments of fifty dollars each.
The salary of the City Treasurer shall be
four hundred and fifty dollars per annum pay
able in quarterly installments of one hundred
and twelve dollars and fifty cents each.
The salary of the City Assessor shall be one
hundred and fifty dollars per annum payable
on the first citing of the Council after the
final meeting of the Board of Review each
year.
Passed Feb 15 1912. Approved Feb 15 1912
Attest: ALLEN p. WELD, A. w. STILES,
City Clerk Mayor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

To the voters of the city of River
Falls: hereby announce myself
as candidate for the office of CITY
treasurer, and earnestly solicit your
support at the coming election.
G. E. NELSON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for City Treasurer at the
coming Spring Election, and earn
estly solicit the support of all vot-
ers. Should be elected, | will
provide suitable office and will
strictly adhere to customs of pro-
ceeding treasurer.
PERRY FORSYTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22
The Gunderson Farm

Must be sold before March Is.
Farm rented for 1912 season on 4
crop basis. This will go with the
farm if bought within the time linn.
it specified, S. L. KRAUTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

The following motion was read and adopted:
When any person has installed or shall install
a water meter on his water service and such
meter shall prove on trial to be defective such
customer shall pay the regular fiat rate for
water furnished until such meter is properly
repaired or new one installed and such SER
vice shall be cut off on failure to pay the water
rate after reasonable notice.
All voting aye.
On motion voted to issue an order for one
hundred dollars payable to Mattison & Lee for
plans and specifications of the Maple Street
bridge and services rendered by them in con-
nection Herewith.
All voting aye.
On motion voted that the clerk purchase two
copies of the Session laws of 1911 and that an
order be issued for $l5O to pay for the same
ALLEN p. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-02-22

| wish to announce myself as
candidate for City Treasurer.
S. c, HAMILTON.