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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

shows that I stand it real we'll. I took
the Compound when my ten year old
daughter came and it helped me lot.
] have also had my Oldest girl take it
and it did her lots of good. keep it in
the house all the time and recommend
it. Mrs. DEWITT SuNCEBAUGH, West
Dandy, N. Y.
Sleeplessness, nervousness, irritable
ity, backache, headaches, dragging SEN
sations, all point to female derange-
ments which may be overcome by Lydia
=. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
This famous remedy, the medicinal
ingredients of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved to be most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism
Women everywhere bear willing testi-
mony to the wonderful virtue of Lydia
Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Milwaukee, Powder Plant Threatened.

Milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 29.-Guards
around the Dupont Powder plant have
been increased, and every precaution
has been taken by officials at Wash
burn to prevent any attempt to blow
up the plant this week, which, it is
said, has been threatened A num-
Der Of the workmen of the plant are
said to have received letters which
were unsigned advising them to leave
the employ Of the plant because Mar.
1 has been set as the date of the blow
ing up Of the entire works.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Seven Vessels Meet Disaster.

London, Feb. 29.-Dispatches to ship
ping offices brought word of the sink
ing of the Russian steamer Petskenga,
formerly the German steamship Erik
Larsen, the seventh vessel to meet dis
aster within the last 48 hours, Is Of its
crew having been landed. The others,
in addition to the liner Maloja and the
Empress of Fort William, which went
to it's aid, are the British steamers
Bright and Suevier, the French steamer
rr."nac and the Dutch steamer Neck
lenburg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Nicaraeuan Plot Is Rumored.

Washington, Feb. 29.-General Cha
MORO, the Nicaraguan minister, has
received private advices from New
Orleans telling of revolutionary plot
on foot there against the government
of Nicaragua designed to prevent rati-
fication of the treaty by which the
United States is to acquire Nicaru-
guam canal rights and a naval base on
the Bay Of Fonseca. The minister
said he had no fear of such a plot
developing into serious trouble.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Rutter. Eggs and Poultry.

Minneapolis, Feb. 29-Butter. Cream
erv extras ,Ib 32c; extra firsts. goo; first 8
29c: seconds 27c; dafries extra firsts,
24c: packing stock. zoe.
Eggs-Candled, free from rots, small,
dirties and checks out, 23c; current re-
ceipts, rots out, case $3.50; checks and
seconds, doz. 16c; dirties, TIC; No. re-
frigerator, candled, 23c.
live Poultry-Turkeys, fat, 10 lbs.
and over, nc; thin, small. 1924 e; cripples
and culls, unstable; roosters, 10c; hens,
fat. lbs. and over, 15c; under 4 lbs.
springs. 15c; shaggy yearlings, 13014c:
young guiD~as. doz. $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Examinations for West Point.

Washington, D. c., Feb. 29.-Candi-
dates recommended by congressman
for cadetship at West Point will be
examined by an army board which
meets at Fort Smelling March 81. The
personnel of the board will consist Of
Captain Joseph A Hardin, quarter
master corps; Captain Horace F..
Sykes, Eleventh infantry; First Lieu
tenant J. Samuel White and First
Lieutenant Edgar F. Haines, medical
reserve corps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
KAIsER's ONSLAUGHT HALTED
BY ARRIVAL OF BODIES OF
FRENCH REINFORCEMENTS
-CAPTURE MAYA Rim FARM
TAKE 1000 PRISONERS AND
1000 YARDS OF TRENCHES
Berlin Claims No important Gains in
Direction of Great French Fort
ress-Heavy Fighting over the
Ruins of Fort Douaumont
Reported by Paris.

London, Feb. 29.-Great interest is
being displayed here in the possibility
Of a declaration of war on Germany
by Italy when the Italian parliament
opens. At the date of adjournment
in December it was stated that parlia-
ment would be convened March l.
Paris, Feb. 29.-"A frightful mas
sacre," is how German soldiers, taken
prisoners in the battle of Verdun, de-
scribe the effect of French artillery,
machine gun and rife fire. But the
impetus of the assulting forces is not
diminished thereby first four days be-
cause fresh troops are thrown into the
battle increasingly.
Teuton Forces Checked.
London, Feb. 29.-Checked in the
drive OF Verdun by the arrival of
great bodies of French reinforcements,
the Germans are now extending their
mighty offensive to the Champagne re-
gion, 40 miles west of the Verdun
woods.
An official statement from the Ger
man war office virtually confirmed the
French statements that the Verdun on
slaught has been halted, temporarily
at least, by the French.
Gains Claimed BY Germans.
At the same time Berlin reported
the capture OF more than 1000 yards
of French trenches, and the strongly
fortified Navarin farm, the scene of
desperate fighting in earlier cOmbats in
the champagne. The gain was made,
Berlin reported, after efficient artil-
Iery preparation" indicating that big
German howiZters were brought in
to play battering an opening for the
attack, as at the beginning of the Yer
dun drive. More than 1000 French
prisoners were taken.
Admits Loss of Trenches.
Paris admitted the loss of trenches
in the Champagne attributing the Ger
man gain to surprise attack"
For the first time since the crown
prince launched his great attack
against the French fortress, the Ger
man war office claimed no important
gains in the direction of Verdun. Ber-
lin asserted that all French troops
have been cleared out of the Meuse
loop, in the region of Champ Melville,
five miles north of Verdun, and added
that German lines had been advanced
further in the direction of Vacherau-
vile and Bras, four miles north of
Verdun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
"Wets" and "Drys" to Clash Soon.

Winona. = According to a local tab
ulation, bitter clashes will take place
in a number of surrounding towns
over the wet" and dry" issue during
the next few weeks. ST. Charles, which
went wet by large majority year
ago, will launch the tests on March Z.
Six saloons are involved. Eyota, with
1 saloon; Elgin, with 2; Plainview,
with s. Hammond, with 3, and Kel-
Iogg, with 8, will vote March H. Prob
ably the most spectacular clash will
be decided in Owatonnar which went
dry" Q year ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Two Dead in ST. Louis Blast.

ST. Louis, Feb. 29.-Two persons
are known to have been killed and
about 20 injured, several Of them Sc
riously, when five cases of dynamite
stored at Maplewood, a suburb, for
sewer construction work, exploded.
Approximately 80 houses, most Of
them frame, were demolished. Win
dows we're broken for IS blocks.
Searching parties were exploring the
ruins for more bodies
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Hibbing Mayor Seeks Reelection.

Hibbing. A political gun of state
wide Importance was fired here when
Mayor Victor Power filed with Viii
lage Recorder D. d. Haley the admin
istration ticket for reelection at the
hands of Hibbing voters March IA.
Mayor Power has been prominently
mentioned In the range country as a
candidate for governor. This guber-
Material boom is halted by his deci-
sion to rlsa again for the village office.
The entire ticket was placed in Office
last year by comfortable majorities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Uneasy Seat.

Ny" said little Alfred, as he
looked up from his book. this sailor
must have been some acrobat"
Why, dear?' queried his mother
Because" replied Alfred, ct says
in the book. Having lit his pipe he sat
down on his chest Youths Com
panion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Former Wisconsin Scion Disappears

Sharon, Mass, Feb. 29.-The board
Of selectmen has announced the dis
appearance of David M. Kelley, for
mer speaker of the Wisconsin house
of representatives and at one time
member of the Senate of that state
who had been a resident Of this town
for Is years. Since he dropped out
of sight on January q, the private
efforts of his family to locate him have
been unsuccessful. He was last seem
at his Office in Boston, when he Isft
presumably to take a train for bis
home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
In Backward Borneo,

According to the Horseless Age,
there are only five automobiles in
British North Borneo, and 100000
in the United States. Now you under
stand why there are no gasoline mil.
ltonaires in North British Borneo.-
Richmond Times-Dispatch
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Hercules and the Countryman.

A countryman was driving his cart
along a road filled with ruts when one
Of the wheels stuck in the mud and
tho horses were unable to draw the
cart out of it. The countryman at
once began to call upon Hercules to
help him out Of his difficulty.
Put your shoulder to the wheel"
said Hercules Whip up your horses
and help them, for that is the only
way to obtain the aid that you want"
They are helped who help them
selves.-From the Fables Of Aesop, the
Slave
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Mysterious Air Craft over SUPERIOR.

Mysterious Air Craft Over Superior.
Superior, Wis, Feb. 29-The mystic
rious aeroplane which employees at the
Great Northern ore terminals claim to
have seen over the ore docks a few
days ago has been seen again in
Superior according to several persons.
An Omaha train crew and Agent Pink
ney of the South Shore at Itasca say
they saw the airship going west, and
Postmaster Marlson of South Range,
small station near Superior, reports
that he sighted its lights moving
rapidly eastward some hours before
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
RECIPE EoR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum,
small box of Barbo Compound, and n o. of
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a week
until it becomes the desired shade. ANY drug
gist can put this up or you can mix it at
home at very little cost. 1t will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair, and re-
moves dandrutf. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

Chicago, Feb. 29.-Hogs Receipts,
er rsg bulk. $8.55@8.7O; light, $3.50
$50 mixed, $685. q 8.75; heavy $3.50 %
$3.50; rough, $8.30@8.45; pigs, $1,000
Cattle-Receipts $4,000; firm; native
beef steers, $1,000 800 western steers,
S69008.25; stockers and feeders, $3.50
0775 cows and heifers $3.3008.30;
calves, $8.5O@11.25.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Former American Novelist pies,

London, Feb. 29.-Henry James, the
novelist, who was decorated with the
Order of Merit by King George the
first of the year, died here He for
merly was an American, brother Of
the late William James, the distin-
guished psychologist of Harvard uni
versity, and became a British citizen
in July, 1915. He had been i'll for
some weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

Lydia E. Pinkham 8
V e G e ia bic Com
pound for nerves
and for female trou-
bles and it straight
ened me out in good
shape. Iwork nearly
all the time, as we
live on a farm and /
have four girls. / do
all my sewing and
other work with
their helm. 40 it
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Lone Neqro Robs Bank; ESCAPES.

st. Joseph, Mo-, FEB. "a lone
negro robber entered the Mechanics
State bank here and after forcing the
cashier and two clerks into the vault
obtained $1,000 and escaped. The
negro was armed with a revolver, but
wore no mask. A sheriff's posse in
motor cars started in pursuit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Austrians Claim PROGRESS.

London, Feb. 20. - The Austrians,
according to Vienna, have put down
with sanguinary losses an Italian at
tack against positions on both sides
of Monte San Michele, and east of
Azzo and also destroyed an Italian
trench on the Gorilla bridgehead
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Hears Plans for Flood Control.

Washington, Feb. 29-Plans for
food control in the Mississippi and
other valleys we're discussed with
President Wilson by Chairman Hum
phreys of the new house committee
which recently returned from an in
spection of the flood district on the
Mississippi an Arkansas rivers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Indiana Man as Envoy to Grille.

Washington, Feb. 29-Sponsors for
various candidates for appointment as
ambassador to Chile to succeed Henry
P Fletcher, newly appointed ambas-
sador to Mexico, said they understood
the President had virtually decided
upon the appointment of Judge Joseph
H. Shea Of Indianapolis, recommended
by Senator Kern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
MORE MEN NEEDED FOR NAVY
American Fleet Not Ready to Exert
More Than so Per Cent. of
Strength, Knight Says.

Washington, Feb 29-The navy is
not ready to exert more than 90 per
cent Of its strength in ships and guns,
Rear Admiral Austin NJ. Knight, presi-
dent of the navy war college, told the
house naval committee He urged the
immediate addition of $4,000 enlisted
men and the construction of battle
cruisers and scouting craft
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Bill to Repeal Free Sugar.

Washington, Feb. 29.-The house
ways and means committee voted I'M
animously to report Representative
Claude M. Kitchin's bill repeating the
free sugar provision of the Underwood
Simmons tariff law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
REITERATEs ASSURANCES RE-
GARDING CONDUCT OF sUBMA-
RINE WARFARE FORMAL
NOTE PRESENTED.
u. S. CONTENDS VESSEL HAS
RIGHT TO RESIST CAPTURE
Makes Distinction Between Resistance
and Offense - Does Not Claim
Americans Could Travel With
Immunity on Vessels Having
Orders to Act Extensively.

Washington, Feb. 29.-Germany, in
formal note presented by Count Won
Bernstorff to Secretary of State
Lansing reiterates assurances regard
ing the future conduct of submarine
warfare given in the Lusitania case;
declares those assurances have not
been modified by the memorandum
setting forth it's intention to treat
armed merchantmen Of the Allies as
auxiliary cruisers, and attempts to
justify the issuance Of the memOran-
dunn by presenting evidence and as
sertions designed to prove that the
British government has instructed
merchantmen to use their armament
for purposes of attack in violation Of
assurances given the United States.
Americans Not Immune.
Later it was said at the state de-
partment that while the United States
stood unalterably for the right of a
merchant ship to carry guns for de-
tense, it was not now and never had
been contending that Americans could
travel with immunity on ships having
orders TO act OH0nS1V0ly.
1t is felt in high official quarters
here that the question Of motive is
the cardinal consideration in deter
mining the difference between defen-
sive and offensive armament.
Copy of British Orders.
A copy of the so-called British in
structiOns, which were handed to Am
bassador Gerard in Berlin, and which
are considered by Secretary Lansing
to be the all-important element in the
situation as it stands at present, have
not arrived. Pending their receipt
and a subsequent decision concerning
the attitude of the United States, the
state department is prepared to con-
slider any overt act committed by
commanders of German and Austrian
submarines in the light of the facts.
1t was authoritatively stated that the
state department probably would not
act on the case Of an American who
sustained injuries aboard a vessel
which it could be definitely establish
ed was to be extensively used.
Makes Distinctions.
The state department makes broad
distinction between resistance and Of
Tense 1t holds that a merchant ship
has a right to resist capture, but not
to act extensively. Of course, it is ad
mitted, a vessel loses all immunity
while in the act of resisting.
All things considered, the state de-
partment is understood to feel that
the possibility is more or less remote
of difficulties arising in the near flu
ture as a result of the new German
and Austrian policy. In the first place
officials believe that commanders Of
German and Austrian submarines will
take particular care not to attack
without warning, armed merchant YES
sells upon which there may be Ameri-
cans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
GRAIN AND LIVE STOCK.
MinneannIis Grain.

s1G755; july, $1.o7as No. i northern err
$110sa; No 2 northern, $1O7M, No /
durum, SLOT; No. corn, 75c; Nc.
white oats 80 Hc; barley mating, CSC
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

Right is so slow in asserting itsel
that some people doubt that 1t will
finally prevail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Throw Off Colds /,

Throw Off Colds and Prevent Grip,
When you feel cold coming on, take LAXA.
TIVE BROMO ~UININH. 1t removes cause OF
Colds and Grip. Only One BRONO QUININE"
u. w. GROVES signature on box. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

South St. Paul, Feb. 29-Ca ttle-
s edSes SS i 6ogs $5
sheep and lambs, $7.35010.00.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
< ITALIAN HOSPITAL SHIP
STRIKES AUSTRIAN MINE

London, Feb. 29.-The sinking of \
> the hospital ship Marechiaro near =
: San Giovanni di Medua, Albania, is y
reported In dispatch from Rome. =
The vessel is said to have struck y
y an Austrian mine. IL is reported y
there were numerous victims. n
X X X a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

If a man can afford to sit down and
wait for a golden opportunity to come
along he doesn't need it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Fiohtinu at Douaumont.

Both Berlin and Paris reported
heavy fighting over the ruins of Fort
Douaumont, the dispatches, however,
being contradictory. Paris reported
the repulse Of heavy German attacks
against the village Of Douaumont, just
north Of the fort. The Berlin war Of
flee claimed the repulse of new French
attacks against the fort and positions
surrounding it,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
Dn1ufh Grain.
South st. Paul Live stock.

Duluth. Feb. I9.-Wheat, May, $108A
No. durum, $1O5h.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

The age of reason depends altogeth
err on the man; some men never at
tain it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

For lame back use Hanfords Bal.
sam. Rub it on and rub it in thor.
oughly. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

A Miss is better than a mile. No
man would care TO KIDS a mile.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
its Place.

What shall | do with this rasping
letter."
Put it on file"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

From the bulldogs point of view this
is very quarrelsOme old world.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02

A topper once said that life's sweets
ran more to drinks than they did tC
eats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
WOMAN HAD
NERVOUS TROUBLE.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound Helped Her.

West Dandy, N. Y.-"I have had
nervous trouble all my life until took
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
StOD the Pain.

The hurt of burn or cut stops wheE
Coles Carbolisalve is applied. It heals
druggists For free sample write The
]. w. Cole Co., Rockford, Ill.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-03-02
y = y
THE WEATHER.

= Minnesota = Unsettled today y
8 and Wednesday, probably light =
: snow, colder in northeast portion :
9 today. .
y y - = q
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Dangers OF Draft.

Drafts feel better when we are
hot and perspiring, just when
they are most dangerous and the
result is Neuralgia, Stiff Neck,
Sore Muscles or sometimes an at
tack of Rheumatism. In such
cases apply Sloan's Liniment. It
stimulates circulation to the sore
and painful part. The blood flows
freely and in a short time the
stiffness and pain leaves, Those
suffering from Neuralgia Head
ache will find one or two applics-
tions Of Sloan's Liniment will
give grateful relief. The age
uizing pain gives way to a ting
ling sensation of comfort and
warmth and quiet rest and sleep
is possible. Good for Neuritis
too. Price 25c at your druggist.
ADV
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
MANY YOUNG MEN
UNFIT FOR WAR
Unable to Pass Physical e.
animation.
CAPTAIN PIEKSTOE'S FIGURES

Of 41,16s Men Examined Only 1888
Were Accepted as Physically Fit
For Government SerVice-MedicaI
Men Give as One Reason That VI
taIity Has Been Slapped by Alcohol
and Exceases Caused by Drink.
New York.-(SpeCial. j discussion
Of probable war has aroused interest
in a table prepared by Captain L. r.
Pinkston of the United States marine
corps staff, stationed in this city. The
table shows that OF all applicants for
enlistment the country over last year,
only 9.3l per cent were accounted
physically fit for government service.
This is an average of one man in each
eleven examined
In all districts of the country Al ,16S
men were examined, and Of this num-
ber but 1885 were accepted.
Of the Hop applicants examined
in this city, only 316 were accepted
for enlistment. In Baltimore, 1885
were examined and 1873 accepted.
Cleveland, 2,8l2 examined and 176 ac-
cepted. Cincinnati, l,165 examined
and 1879 accepted. In Chicago, 4,445
were examined and 434 accepted. In
San Francisco 2,732 were examined
and 224 accepted
This is the startling condition which
confronts the United States. When
it comes to real preparedness, men
are of far more moment than money.
There is plenty of money in the coun-
try, but Captain Pinkstons figures are
just cause for alarm when men are
considered.
Medical men in and out of military
circles are not slow in detailing the
causes of the physical uniitness of so
many young Americans. One of these
reasons is that alcoholic liquors and
the excesses. which many of those
Who drink are prone to indulge in
saps the vitality of the young man.
hood Of the country
Captain Pinkston's statistics are
causing mush concern. England faced
the same trouble when she engaged
in the present war. Drink mad under
mined the strength and virility of
many Of her young men. If only one
out of eleven applicants for service in
this country are found fit, our real
fighting strength is greatly weakened.
A large proportion of saloon PATRONS
in the United States are under 80
years of age 1t is the young man
who are being ground through the
saloon mill. Drink renders uen unfit
for military duty as well as for the
eereral dnties of citizenship