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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12
SOLDIERS sMITTEN BY BEES.
Thinking They Have Been Struck by
Shells, They Fall.

The Third regiment, Kentucky ma
tional guard. met decisive defeat in
the battle of Bon Harbor, the attacking
army being made up of the First and
Second regiments. The defeat was
brought about by the use of automo-
biles by members of the Louisville reg
iment, who reached the front before
the Third realized that the machines
contained soldiers.
During the battle several of the sol
diers thought that they had been hit
BY shells and fell to the ground Mem
bers Of the hospital corps examined
the wounds and discovered that the
men had been stung by bumblebees.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12

humorist Of renown, and the other
achieved greatness as an orator,
which made him congressman from
Minnesota.
A STORY OF BILL" NYE
While here l heard good story
from an old friend, about Bill"
Nye, which was assured had new
er been in print. 1t illustrates that
the germ of humor which in later
years became his pecuniary capital,
was implanted in early life. Before
he had reached his majority he came
into possession of colt, which he
took pride in driving, There lived
here an interesting young lady, who
was proyerbial for her procrastina-
tion in preparing her toilet. Nye
had invited her to ride behind his
fast stopper. Upon arriving at her
house he announced, ready" He
waited, waited and waited until his
patience began to wane. Finally,
the lady appeared, whereupon she
pleasantly remarked, why, this IS
your young colt" 1T was when |
drove up; it is seven year old
horse, now. The lady being per-
son of good sense, appreciated the
humor.
1t is here Lutte A. Taylor publish
ed his first newspaper, which he
called the Family Journal" Dur
ing his time there were four msn in
town who stammered. And all of
them were willing to try and
speak on public occasions. This
regularity of temperament and
speech, prompted Taylor to remark:
River Falls has become famous
for its stammerers and 'hesitating
orators"
A POPULAR ATTRACTION
The revenue of the postofice is
scarcely sufficient for the appoint
ment Of letter carriers, an accommo-
dation which is afforded the farm
ing community by rural delivery.
Il IS an interesting sight, soon after
the arrival of the mail in the early
evening, to see the population of
the town visit the postofice. APP
parently, the only persons who alb
sent themselves from this popular
attraction, are the nursing babes,
the bed ridden and an eccentric
character in whom l have taken a
friendly interest, not only as fish
erman, but as man of kindly feel
ing, who has fund of valuable ia
formation in many ways. Of
"Ikhen,' l will give brief mention.
AN ECCENTRIC CHARACTER
It IS an embarrassing town which
cannot boast of at least one peculiar
character, whose genius is remark
able and whose pronounced pecu-
liarities are commonly recognized.
River Falls furnishes one who is
eccentric, bat far from being an
illiterate person. He has alienated
himself from family and friends,
and become a recluse. He lives in
a lone dwelling, in an isolated part
of the town. He keeps bachelor
hail." where there are none to mol
est or make him afraid. He is
polite and accommodating, and
supports himself by doing odd jobs,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12

veniences, en- bracing electric
ity and water, besides a department
store. There are two banks, two
weekly newspapers, library,
women's clubs and a street lined
with retail stores that do a pros
porous business. 1t is as thrifty
and as pretty town of it's size as
is seldom seen anywhere.
RIVER FALLS NORMAL SCHOOL
The state Normal school here is
an important factor to the commur-
ity, both commercially and educa-
tionally. A Normal school is a
good Institution for any town. and
the smaller the town the more d.
rectly are its benefits felt, and
should be appreciated. A Normal
school, aside from its commercial
significance, attracts class of peo-
pie whose ideals are high, tending
to the elevation of good citizenship.
From it there radiates a moral tone
of thought-a spirit of refinement
and culture which is transferred
and made manifest in the local coma
munity. Hence Normal school
serves double purpose. The as
semblage of instructors For the
school in the dissemin nation of
knowledge to the students, while
the moral and educational influence
is felt in many families Of the town.
In this regard should not the citi-
zens of Winona more keenly appre-
ciate the influence which radiates
from the Winona State Normal
school.
A PICTURESQUE PARK
The town boasts Of public park
slightly and beautifully located on
an elevation at the confluence of a
tributary of the Kinnickinnic, where
once the waters roared and tumbled
over rocky falls, forty feet high.
These falls once SO picturesque in
their native granduer are subdued,
harnessed, to respond to the COM
mercial spirit of the age, the utility
of man.
The park is lovely resort. It's
natural 10 sat on, picturesque.
Doubtless, in the days Of the aborig-
nees, it was here the Indians staked
their wigwams. here the little pap
pooses played upon the green, here
the aged warrior smoked his pipe
of Kinnickinnic in peace, here the
brown young men and maidens
came to know one another better
and eyes looked love to eyes that
spoke again.
l. l. Lusk, a former Winonan, is
a resident here, and is one of the
park commissioners.
sILoS AND AUTOS
River Falls is in the center of a
fine stock-raising country. The
silos, for miles and miles as far as
the eye can reach, loom mp as
numerous IS the wind-mills in
Holland. The farm 9r who is with
out q silo and tie possessor of an
automobile is not supposed to be-
long to the -Four Hundred"
Lutte TAYLOR AND BILL" NYE
River Falls is where Bill" Nye
and Frank Nye passed their boy
hood DAYS. the first became an
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12
NOTICE.!

Eight-room modern house, one
block from Normal School; price
reasonable. Inquire of Sadie Grit
fin, phone 462.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12

Munson Made Dresses will give
satisfactory wear.-Norseng Bros.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12
FIVE SMALL FARMS FOR SALE

One of As acres
One of 40 acres
One of IL acres
One of 80 acres
One of % acres
All with good buildings and soil
in high state of cultivation. Adj
joining city. Easy terms.
R. L. WILLIAMS
Trunk sale still on at Lund's
Hardware Store. ADV.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-08-12
RESERVE T.
TO AID FARMERS
Plans For Banks to Lend Money
For Marketing Crops.
HELP TO COTTON GROWERS

Producers of That Staple Need More
Aid Because of the Great Variation
In Price to Rediscount Notes Sc
cured by Proper w; rehouse Receipts.
All institutions to Cooperate.
, 1915-12-16

Ihere was a door on the left of the
room and also two more ON the right.
Al Tue back We're windows, through
"hich the callers could see the build
Jug across the street literally covered
with 10 Soap posters.
mere was a desk in the middle, and
'"ere were chairs. cabinets. a hat rack,
" water cooler, a safe. etc. which com.
''eted the equipment The water cool.
- was much appreciated by the vari-
Gus errand boys, who were its chief
patrons.
n a month from the time Rodney
"au LETT his fathers house and embark
eu on his business career with Am
oIose Peale there was a very fair show
VI activity in the IS Soap C%ompany's
o"lce There was u fairly large mall
lnosuy clrculars-which the entire Of
nee stan e through every morning,
LOT lack OF more interesting reading
matter In the way of orders. Disci.
pune was no yet vigorously enforced
ny anybody. Next to the circulars the
largest part Of the mail was invitations
tOrwarded to Rodney from the Fifth
, 1915-12-16

like the deuce. Do you observe the
clothes?" he added. rising and turning
round.
why. you're getting to be a regular
business man. My tuition" said Peale.
"You bet your life. Business is great
fun" said Rodney. 81 thought 1t
would bore me, but it's immense; it's
the best game l rel played. What's
the news with your"
We'll, I've been on fathers trail"
answered Peale. We only just got
back from Buffalo this morning"
"weT" queried Rodney.
Yes, your father and l." Peale -ex-
planned. He went to the Intercolonial
In Buffalo. | had all the billboards in
the %neighboard plastered thick and
forty-eight street stands along the
streets to the railroad station. From
the time the old man got In until he
got out he couldn't look anywhere
without seeing 10 Soap. l ever found
out the number of his and a
a small balloon floating IL Soap
streamers right outside his window. l
took d page In all the Buffalo papers,
bribed the hat boy to keep putting cir
culars In his hat every time he checked
II and sent him one of our new fold
ers every mail. l came back with him
on the train, and when he went into
the Mushroom last night l had The
porter say, Sorry. sir, We amt got no
10 Soap, but you can't hardly keep any
on bandits such grand. grand soap"
Another day Rodney calmly said to
Peale, II have plans for our new fac,
tory
"Plans for what2 Have you gone
dippyP
Here they are" said Rodney, pro
ducing a large blue print. Pretty
real looking, aren't they?"
You don't mean you've actually got
some nut to build US a factory shout
ed Peale.
mo, nc. They are to impress ia
Their. Don't you seer
"Oh, yes. Well, that Is an idea" ad-
mitted Peale.
IF he ever does drop in to make a
DEAL said Rodney, 81 thought we
ought to have something TO make a
front-something that looks like a
plant. And by the way. If we can let
1t leak out that it's the Andover soar
people who are backing us with unlim-
tied capital went ON Rodney.
1.-THE Andover soap peopleT Peale
inquired.
Sure! Fathers ALWAYS hated ,em
, 1915-12-16

"You would. eli? Well, what soft,
easy going business have you picked
out?'' he inquired sarcastically.
1.-THE soap business said Rodney.
Mr. Martin. Sr.. was genuinely an
noyed.
"whatf Why. you can't make any
money out of SOAP"
"Oh. yes, l can"
"I control all the important soap
business in the country"
~ know you do. but / am going &c
take It away from you"
"WhatY' roared Mr.. Martin.
"Yes, sir, I'm going to manufacture
the 10 Soap" began Rodney, spoutins
his piece, "unlucky for dirt-the most
expensive soap in the world. I'm go
ing to break the trust. I'm going to
attack monopoly. I'm going to appeal
to the American people for fair play
against the soap trust. You've always
wanted me to go into business. Well.
I'm In. and forgive me. father. but I'm
going to put you out of business. I'm
going to advertise all over the world
"You can't fight the soap trust with
advertising; we're established said
his father cOldly.
Yes, yes, we can," said Rodney
Think what advertising means-the
power Of suggestion. the psychology of
print. Why, 81 per cent of the public
believes what it's told, and what it's
told is what the other chaps been told,
and the fellow who told him read il
rnp,nu-bnrn AIuavtst,- L..
for everything"
Ambrose Peale came in during this
TRADE and stood listening. surprised
and pleased with his pupils aptitude.
People are sheep and advertising is
the way to make 'em follow your Lead
went on Rodney, trying not to forget
the speech. Say, what makes you go
to the theater? I'll tell you. It's what
you've read of the play or what some
fellows told you. and the fellow that
told him read 1t In a newspaper. And
that, father, is the whole secret of It.
You've got to be talked about. Get
EN- praisin' or cussin'. out don't let
EN- be quiet. l want to tell you Say,
what kind of ducks eggs do you eat?"
WHAT" cried Mr.. Martin. aghast.
DO you know anything against the
duckT' shouted Rodney. mo. you
don't. But when a duck lays an ~
It's a fool and keeps quiet. but when
a hen lays an ~egg-cluck. cluck. all
over the place. Advertising!"
Peale Joined the chorus on the old
eentleman's Off side. and together they
talked such a blue streak that Mary
put her fingers in her ears.
The offices of the soap company were
located about halfway down Broad
way. There was a waiting room and
a private ofice-as private as could be
expected with three people using 1t. 1t
was a rather commonplace room, fur
hished comfortably, but not elaborate
~ The walls were hung with posters
e8tolling the virtues of 10 Soap,
such as
, 1915-12-16

avenue address uptown. In her ca.
pacity as secretary Mary. with her
woman's curiosity. ran her steel en-.
velope Sitter through these. too. and
sighed sometimes as she opened IN
some especially attractive bit of card.
board to think of the Joys that Rodney
had turned his bnck on.
CHAPTER VIII.
Business and Love.
IN ODNEY'S back was turned on
his old life nowhere was no
IN doubt of that. Tie boy was
usually the first after Mary to
reach the office. Peale was always late
Il say, Peale," Rodney would say,
you're late again. It's go to stop.
Here it is 10 o'clock"
Don't scold, little boss Peale would
answer as he hung up his coat. THAT
blamed alarm clock-hrst time in my
life 1t didn't go or"
I'm afraid that's old stun" Rodney
would answer sternly.
One morning Peale looked at the lit
tie boss In great surprise.
Holy Peter Piper, you've shaved off
your m~ustache," he calculated.
Yes" said Rodney, grinning, I'm
just beginning to get on to myself.
By George, | certainly used to look
, 1915-12-16

one particularly large stand on one
wall bore the legend:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
GERMAN AVIATOR
 BROUGHT DOWN IN
 BATTLE IN CLOUDS

Furness, Belgium, April 9.-A dra- Imatic duel in the air, in which 3 Ger
 man aircraft was brought down inside the affiess lines by Roland Gs Garros, S famous ErencFls aviator was de- scribed last night by Major Raoul Pontus. son of the former Belgian natn- tster of war, who wItnesssd the com bat,
 ing above Garros' machine but later. 1 by 9. clever twist, escaped and then. flew atop the German.
 From this moment the Germans position became critical said Major Pontus, efor Garros overlook him rap idly. Presently the cracking of 9 lqutck-nrer showed the Frenchman Judged himself sufficiently near to take offensive. Could the German escape2 1 It seemed difficult for Garros shot for
 ward in great bounds, getting nearer and nearer; but the German observer
 used his carbine freely and 1t seemed that 9 bullet might strike the French man.
 Suddenly long jet of white smoke
 gushed from the German machine and ltehen little 6ame which in an in
 stant enveIoped the whole aeropla.ne.
 Notwithstanding the extreme peril the
 pilot took to flight but his efforts to
 escape were converted into a horrify- I ing downward plunge. The aeroplane, | a mass of flames, struck the ground a acoresofsyards from ms and a column | of black smoke mingled with sheets of
 fire poured from the fallen machine. 1 'sI ran to the aeropIane, which had
 fallen close to a. ditch, and soon put
 out the fire. The aviators, horribly
 burned, were dead when I reached
 them. The gasoline tank contained ] two bullet holes. The machine was
 marked No. ?, 40th hotiIla It's engine
 was very heavy and this explained its
 rapid fall. The fire had not destroyed instruments and other data. This was \ taken in charge
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

PLAYER PIANOs
The wissner f7aetories Make the

The Wissner Factories Make the
 Best.
 Whatever the price you pay. you can count on reliability at the Yviss- ner store, for they are all made of the same dependable materials, the player actions are the sshuman- toueh'' effect, as well as the abao- lute control the operator has over the piece he Is playing, makes them the most desirab1e player pianos ito have in the home or studio
 $500 STYLE &E SALE PRICE sD ssf.s sss3 sTTaG PR4Gr S485 $65O STYLE ME SALE PRICE ~ .. ~es 9Ael $525 STYLE GA2m SALE PRICE Q $555 STYLE
 SALE PRICE % Aa' '7, $95O STYLE R0mE SALE PRICE SSA AHeA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
SUB MARlN CHASSIS.
 OCEAN STEAMSHIP
Liner Escapes, But Is Badly Damaged by Shell
 Fire

Liverpool, April s-The captain Of the Blue Funnel line steamer Theseus which left Liverpool March 27 for Java, has sent back report on an : exciting chase by a German subxna- rfne- The Theseus manased to make her escape, but was subjected to and damaged by shellfire from the sub- mafines
 On March 2s. at 3 o'clock in the znornizlEs the Theseus reported the submarine at al point 40 miles south west of Bishop Rock Light house The submarine signa1led her to stop and abandon ship but the order was ignored and the Theseus put on full steam and started zig-zag on her course The Submarine opened fire. The chase continued until 10: :So when the, submarine abandoned the pursuit and appeared to turn her attention to small steamer flying the Nor aTegian flag
 Of the seven explosive shells fined by the three-fnch gun on the subna-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

rine, five struck the Theseus. The
 nainnast was badly cut and the quarters of the firemen in the poop were wrecked. The distance covered eduring the chase was about s miles The Thesens maintained a speed of about Ii knots. From time to time she fired explosive distress signals in the hope of attracting the attention of a British warship.
 The captain of the steamer is of the opinion that had it not been for the rough sea. the submarine would have oyerhau1ed the Theseus No mem bers of the crew of the Theseus was injured. All the damage to the yes- seI was above the waterlfne and only temporary repairs were required.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
PUTNAM PIANOS

Y T'he Sultan of Turkey authorized the Minister of War to call out al men capable of bearing arms, inclusive of the ages of 19 and 20.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

A man giving the name of William E. Linstedt, of Greenwich, Conn.,, was roughly handled by a mob in Brooklyn when he tore down the American flag from a recruiting station.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

United States Minister GonzaIes, at Havana. who issued passports to Jack them back, saying they. were obtained under false pretenses.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

wishes, carrying several thousand sig
 natures was despatched to King AL
 bert of Belgium from Argentine, as an observance of his 40th birthday anni- versary 1stt s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

The bank clerks and ohice boys will now proceed to keep strictly in style by buying the new 'cutaway suits, but bank presidents and captains Of in dustries will get along with the old sack coats,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09

Farmer Want Ads one Gent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
WISsNER PIANOS
.aThe Piano Withont a Peer..'

Y f
 So generally have Wissner Pianos been praised by the leading musicians of two continents that little space is required to call at tention to their merits. They are known everywhere for their won derfu1 volume of pure. sweet, liquid tone and the reasonableness of price.
 Reg. $450 style G2QO Sale Price :. O0 zs4s Esg pgGas szas style S4fOI Reg. $500 style GA4m Sale Price Reg. $55o style (AkR Sale Price
 Cases in Mahogany, Walnut or Oak.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
OPEN EVENINGS
We Will Move Into Our New
 Store At
 923 MAIN ST. N On or About April 18th


 We started this sale with the inten- tion of giving the Bridgeport public REAL BARGAINS-not a meagre, in Europe, or on account of some with us has been GOOD-the BEST in our history-'sBut,'' we want to wind up our sixth year in our present loca- ton with credit, and prepare for the eventfuI s'AEoving Day. with such a. house cleaning as we have never known.
 Therefore this sale and these prices which are lower than ever before made on a paasao of standard make.
 Our instructions from the home of fee are explicit. They say: ssPush this sale to a final issue'' and if a deep and decisive price cut will accomplish the desired result, we will have a ssSelIihg outs time of every piano on our floor within the next few days. Don't merely Read this advertise ment and remain iInpasslye READ TIT BELIEVING THAT TT IS THE MOST WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE REAL MONEY ON THE PURCHASE OF A PIANO YOU HAVE HAD AND COME INTO THE STORE DETERMINED TO BUY.
 If you are doubtful or only curious, we invite you to investigate the bar- gains we are giving at this sale. You'n find the piano you want at the price advertised.
 EASY PAYMENTS
 E z k -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-04-09
Our Factory will, Give Bridgeport People the Ad- vantage of a Great Annual Clearance.

Read the fourth paragraph of bIafs letter-it says: s.Bridgeport is tlle only store in our chain that will have the advantage of these low prtoes" And backing up their word the factory has shipped us a carload of the finest pro duct of the Wissner Factories to sell at prices ranging from $75.oO to s15o.oo under regular.
 Think of it, This offers you an op- portunity to buy piano of the high est standard. a plano which has re- ce4ved the endorsement of artist musicians of note all over the world, an instrument DEFECT FROM OUR FACTORY, BACKED BY OUR FAC TORY GUARANTEED g REAL sav- ing of from s75.Oo to s1SO.0o
 The WIssNER house makes no promises that it cannot make good Every guarantee is as good as United States Gold Bonds, embodying a life long ssMake good'' policy by the foun- der of this business if anything should go wrong with your plane, and this guarantee is just as binding on the pianos sold at this sale, at these cut prices. as though they were bought at regular cataIog price.
 Don't hesftate--corne i'm today. fo- morrow, but soon; for not one of these instruments will finger on our floors Icng at the prices quoted below
 EASY PAYMENTS
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-11
STORY OF HOW
LITTLE JEFF
GOT HIS START

him IN the insane asylum"
NO. he didn't get a steady job
for some time after that. Iie OBJ
tanned his permanent place In the
comic during the graft nycatlgation
in San Francisco. When | began
10 draw cartoons on the graft case
| brought jeff back into the pic
lures. Tho littlo fellow came out
OF the asylum In order 10 sympa.
thizs with Rudolph Spreckels be-
cause he said Spreckols was crazior
than he was. He complained that
he should not be kept In the asylum
under those circumstances. jeff
has been in the daily pictures reg
ularly ever since. except occasion
ally when Mutt appears alone. JEFF
has also starred alone in some
strips"
So that IN how little JEFF broke
into tho Big League OF cartoonis,s.
After the graft investigation
Fisher left San Francisco for New
York.
II was about this time that the
cartoons we're first syndicated, and
II was not long after that Bud
Fisher was n national character,
making folks laugh from ocean to
ocean.
Another instsllrent OF the story
OF Bud Fishers career Will appear
tomorrow.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-08-11
JURY NAMES MAN
AS MURDERER OF
ITALIAN WOMAN

Francisco Sisto murdered Mrs.
Chiarina Manzi, according TO the
verdict OF coroner's jury Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Manzrs body was found sew
eral days ago in Schmitz park
Sisto, who worked In the Union
tailor shop where Mrs. Manzi also
worked. is known to have served a
term In the Nevada penitentiary for
the muSier of Fortunate Taristani
He has disappeared, and the po-
lice are searching for him.
Harry Jensky. of the tailor shop.
said he saw Sisto and Mrs. Manzi
leave the tailor shop together on
June %, the day the woman disap-
peared.