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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
High School, Notes

The Literary program for Mon
day January 31st is under Mr.. Guetz-
loe's direction. The following pro-
gram will be given:
Song Mixed quartette
Recitation Thomas Finley
Talk The Present Basketball Stu
alton Billy Smith
Song Mrs. Almy
Miss Anderson
Athletics in the H. S. Fred Covers
Reading Mr.. Dooley on Football
Leo Lowe
Talk The New Basketball Rules
School Spirit Wenzel Gregor
Current Events Madge Alton
Maude Burghardt, Beatrice Haw-
kins.
The game with Glenwood Satur-
day night was interesting from start
to finish. 1t was close all the way
with River Falls leading the first
half. Glenwood had little squirt in
the second half when the referee
made Chinook change his jumping
tactics, and Boyle, Glenwood's CEN
ter, was able to Outjump him for a
short time and thus they were able
to work their signals. The final
score was u to % against US. Some
Of the greeness is wearing away now
and an improvement can be seen.
Ed. Rock has played the last two
games with a broken nose, causing
him to wear nose guard, and Wen
eel Gregor, forward is out Of the
game with a broken bone in his ell
bow.
A mass meeting of students in
terested in the Y. M. G.. A. and 7.
w. C. A. was held last Tuesday
Prof. Wickland talked to those
assembled about this work and
found all those present very much
in favor of forming these organiza-
tons. Tuesday the girls and boys
met and selected the officers for the
Y. w. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. resp,
The following were chosen for the
Y. w. C. A., Myra Johnson, Pres,
Madge Alton, vice pres; Lois Bird,
Seer, Lila Williams, treas. 1t is es-
timated that about thirty girls join
ed at this meeting. The officers OF
the Y. M. C. A. are as follows: Ro-
land Badger, pres; Paul Bird, vice
pres; Charles Cox, Sec; Orson Pratt
treas. About twenty joined the 7.
NJ. c.. A. and more will join soon.
Prayer meetings are held each noon
continued on page s.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
To Lead In
Pea Canning

That Wisconsin should more than
double the number of its pea can
neries in five years is remarkable
fact-yet those are the figures Of
the pea Gamers association.
Wisconsin's soil and climate are
suited to the production of the fin
est peas grown in America-that is
the secret of this great growth, in
the canning industry. This is par
ticularly true of the upper counties.
Wisconsin now puts up more than
one-half of the canned peas of
America. 1t is a paying propo-
sition for the farmer. The return
of from $50 to SIS per acre is com
mon. 1t is safe proposition, for
should untoward conditions pre-
vent getting the peas to the factory,
they are allowed to ripen and bring
a good return for scotland there
is no question of the demand for
seed peas grown in the state that
has a national reputation for quail
ty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
AT The N ation's
c apitoI
From Honorable James A. FFeaF,
Tenth District

The other day | had a talk with
Congressman Gardner Of Massachu-
sets, who is leading the prepared
ness campaign. He said he was bri-
gade adjutant in Porto Rico during
the Spanish American War and left
with the 3rd Wisconsin regiment
when the boys sailed from Charles
ton and remained with them on the
Islands. He wanted to be remem-
bered to General Holloway Of Wis
consin. / asked him what serious OBJ
lection is urged against the prOpo-
sal for strengthening the national
guard under a federal reOrganlZa-
ton plan as a substitute for the con-
tinental scheme of enlistment pro-
posed by Secretary Of War CARR
son. Gardner said an effort was
being made on the part of those
favoring the plan, to provide a sys-
tenn Of dual service under state and
federal authority SO as to retain the
status of state troops and yet be
under authority of the President.
He did not say what the prospects
were for this plan although he
shares in the general skepticism re-
garding "continental" guard.
Many difficulties of enlistment,
maintenance and practicability are
encountered when it is proposed to
organize a civilian service that re-
quires two months camp duty train
ing. Senator Cummins has intro
duced bill increasing the national
guard to 100000 men on peace
footing and double that number for
war purposes.
Few members familiar with facts,
believe any immediate need exists
for a great army yet the present
regular army, with a mobile force
of only 1000 men, is not able to
perform efficient police duty along
the Rio Grande river and it ought
to be increased in the judgment of
those familiar with conditions.
Speaking of Mexico. one Of the
leading men at the other end of the
Capitol said to me that if he was
President and Mexican troops were
fighting along our borders, would
instruct our own officers to protect
the border line and in case of dis
turbance not to pay too close at
tention to the exact line.
The good roads bill was discussed
during the week. This bill as rein
troduced, provides not to exceed
$25, 100000 government aid in any
one year. Aid is based on differ
ent elements, including proportion
ate population, mileage Of rural free
delivery and star mail routes. I'm
der the proposed bill which is SINH
Continued on page ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
Protect Your Eyes

In urging the Importance of guard
ing the eyes against accident, DIR.
Nelson M. Black of Milwaukee calls
attention to the fact that the largest
contingent of the industrial army is
made up of agricultural laborers,
and that, with the exception of the
large manufacturing centers, the
majority of serious eye accidents oc-
cur on the farm
There would seem to be no reason
why the farmer as we'll as the worker
in the so-called dangerous trades
should not make use of protective
spectacles. 1T is not overestimating
their efficiency to say that by their
use ninety-five typical injuries out of
100 could be prevented says DR..
Black. The question of the value
Of protective glasses is one which de-
serves to be impressed upon all class
es of people. "
Attention is also called to the fact
that fairly numerous list of eye &C
cidents belong to what may be term
ed household injuries. If it seems
necessary to drive a Ratchet or AK
into crack, danger can be averted
by interposing a piece of wood be-
tween the surfaces of metal or by
using heavy stock of wood instead
of hammer.
Persons going about in the dark
should hold the hands six inches or
so in front of the eyes. Household
chemicals should be put on low
shelf, far back out of reach of little
children. Accidents by which bottle
of amonia, or some stong acid or a
can of concentrated I've is spilled into
the eyes while being lifted down
from high shelf are not uncommon.
Children should not be allowed to
play with sharp or pointed instru-
ments. If they must be intrusted
with dangerous objects they should
be taught how to carry them with
the point turned back. Toy rifles,
slingshots, bows and arrows should
be banned entirely from the list of
playthings. Golf balls if split open
are exceptionally dangerous.
Everyone should be taught how to
remove cinder from the eye. The
instinct to shut the eye tightly and
rub it vigorously is wrong. Instead,
take hold of the eyelashes and pull
the lid well away from the globe and
the flow of tears which always &C
companies these accidents will al
most invaribly wash the foreign
body out at the corner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
Gov. Capper or
Cost of Roads

Governor Capper of Kansas is an
advocate Of good roads. He says
that the bad roads of Kansas cost
the people six cents per bushel OF
wheat grown and marketed in the
state. AS the Kansas crop ranges
from 100,000,000 to 100000
bushels per year this means an an
nual loss Of from $6,0O0,0OO to 49,
100000 per year. That is tidy
sum, but if the governors estimate
is correct as to the cost of bad roads
in marketing wheat, what is the to-
tai cost? 1t will be no less in the
future, unless the roads are improv-
ed.
And we hear a lot about the good
roads of Kansas.
Six million dollars is five per cent
on $120,OOO,O00. Wouldn't it be
grand if we could capitalize what we
are losing on bad roads! And yet
we reduced the state road fund in
Wisconsin to the.extent of four nick
els per capita!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

During the year deposits in state
banks Of Wisconsin, those under state
supervision, increased $14, 1897, 317 as
compared with a year ago while
loans and discounts only increased
$6,270, 218. The average reserve held
in the banks has been raised from 19
to Fl per cent and aggregate capital
invested has increased to 500, 1898, $50,
a gain during the II months of ST.
078, 300. Their total resources are
$3.50, 941 1928, which shows a gain in
resources for the year of $15, $50, 1876.
During the year 43 new banks were
chartered, bringing the total up tC
688 state banks, mutual savings
banks and Is trust companies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

Capt. H. C. Doughty expected to
be visitor in Winnipeg this week
for j. J. Hill. Mr.. Doughty is now
employed by Mr.. Hill in selecting
and purchasing Shorthorn Scotch
Durham cattle to be distributed
among farmers, who own farms
along the Great Northern railroad.
These pure bred cattle are purchas-
ed at rock bottom prices for Mr..
Hill, who sells them to farmers prac-
tically at the price it cost him. Mr..
Doughty claims that through the
generosity of Mr.. Hill, high grade
stock are sold to farmers at the
same price that many pay for scrub
cattle. AS a result, there has been
big boom for pure st ock along the
line of the Great Northern railroad.
Prescott Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
THIRTY-S!x YEARS AGO ITEMS
Taken From the River Falls Journal
Of Jan. 2s, 1880.

H. S. Proctor died at noon today.
There are 1876 logging camps on
the Chippewa river this season.
The local Congregational church
will celebrate it's twenty-ffth ami
versary Feb. 3.
The log train on the North Wis
consin railway makes 1920 day
hauling logs from Clayton to Hud-
son.
A bill has been sent to Washington
by A. B. Stickney providing for a
railway bridge across the ST. CroiX
at or near Prescott.
A thorough overhauling of the M.
E. church is now in progress. n. A.
Thelander has the contract for put
ing in new seats, new floor and q
new platform.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

Wednesday Miss Janet Rankin of
the Commission service Of educa-
ton at Madison was with u.s.. This
is the first year of this department,
which is organized for the purpose
of answering teachers questions.
Miss Rankin says the questions re-
ceived so far are mostly from prin-
cipals or county superintendent of
schools, but she hopes soon to hear
from all interested in education. We
were pleased with Miss Rankin's
greeting, which she gave to us dur
ing the general exercises. Any teach
er in the county having a question
Of whatever kind is invited to make
use Of this new department, furnish
ed by the State department of Edu-
cation. It is called the service de-
partment. and it aims to be clear.
ing house for all questions which
may come from teachers work.
Miss Rankin receives your ques
tons and refers them to the prop
err authorities to be answered, max
ing use of the numerous depart
ments Of the university, the state
house and all other sources which
are at hand, but the average teach
er does not know how to make use
OF. Questions should be addressed
to Miss Janet Rankin, Service Blu
reau, Educational department, Madi
son, Wis.-School notes in Dunr
County News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

A farmer in the southwestern part
Of the state makes the report that an
acre of quack brought him 500. He
had to explain, however, before his
auditors would believe the statement.
1t was like this. The quack had got
started and defed all effort at ex-
termination. Finally, yielding to the
advice that few years ago would
have been scoffed at, he seeded the
plot to alfalfa and this year took off
a crop worth 500. So he insists that
the acre Of quackgrass brought him
the S100
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
Big Creamery
Meeting

Everyone interested in dairying
should be at the normal school Sat
urday, Feb. 5, at 1:30 and hear the
address by Prof. G. E. Lee, assistant
state dairy commissioner. A cordial
invitation is extended, and all are
assured that this address will be of
great value to all farmers.
The annual meeting of the River
Falls Cooperative Creamery Co.
will be held at the same time and
place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

John Sand, who had been working
at River Fall. has accepted the po-
sition Of manager Of a new lumber
yard and agricultural implement
warehouse put in at Knapp by the
D. E Kiser Lumber Co.. of Durand,
and went there Tuesday to begin
work. Mrs. Sand is staying with
her mother, Mrs. Bertha Thompson,
until he can find a house at Knapp
Johns many friends here are glad
of his chance to show that he can
make good in such a position.
Spring Valley Sun. Mr.. Sand was
employed here in the Office of O. H.
Ostness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

The burning of the Gantenbein
residence at Diamond Bluff not only
removed the best house in that sec
ton Of Pierce County, but destroyed
a unique and unreplaceable collec-
ton of mounted specimens of the
fauna of this section, which Walter
Gautenbein has made with his own
hands. Every bird that flies inWis-
consln woods-and some that fly
here no more was included, as was
also every mammal and reptile. =
Spring Valley Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

To make this, the weather per
hitting, the biggest and best po-
tato year Wisconsin has ever had,
and to lay plans for the fifth annual
convention Of the State Potato
Growers association at Eau Claire
next November, will be among the
purposes of the Northwestern Wis
consin Potato conference to be held
at that place some time in February.
Leading growers, dealers, railroad
officials, and others interested will
meet at this conference.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

A million dollars more taxes will be
collected in Wisconsin this year than
during 1915. According to reports
of county clerks to the tax commits
sion, the total amount levied on the
general property Of the state for
1915 is SAB, 339, 371.74. The CORE
spending amount levied for 1914 was
$42, 287 1882. SO, showing an increase
Of 81 ,O51 1888 for 1915.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

MI. and Mrs. Aug. Zauf. have
moved their household goods to
Fall Creek, and will make their
home there on the farm with their
son Alfred. The latter tried farm
ing without woman" but found
it couldn't be done SUCCESSFULLY. Mr.,
and Mrs. Zauft will be missed by
their many friends here.-Spring
Valley Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
TUESDAY CLUB
February LIST.

Meat: Fish, oysters, mutton,
poultry, veal, beef
Demonstration: Showing cuts,
quality, nourishment and price
Abbie Flint
Proper preparation of various
cuts; decomposition Of meats
Mrs. Spence
Hostess Mrs. SeVerson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who
have so kindly helped us through
the sickness and death of our father,
Chas. Campbell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Campbell
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Martin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27

In what was one of the most stub
born as we'll as spectacular fires
known in Menomonie in years, Grace
Episcopal church was completely
wrecked Sunday morning, the blaze
being discovered in the basement
just as preparations were being
made for the communion service
Dunn County News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
Championship Race
Starts, Tomorrow
Stevens Point Quint Will Be Here For
First Inter-NormaI Gams-St.,
Thomas, Five Were Easy"

Local basketball fans have seen
Coach Swenson's team go to pract-
ically unchallenged victory in five
straight victories on the home floor
and also know that their sixth game,
with st. Thomas Saturday must have
been little more than light
workout, but on tomorrow night
they will have an opportunity to see
them up against what is touted as
being the real thing, the Stevens
Point quint. Then there will be the
added interest of seeing the first
game of the inter normal champion
ship series.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
TOWN OF R. F. TAXES

will be at Lund's on Saturdays
during February for the collection
of taxes for the Town of River Falls.
There will be no penalty until the
first of March. VIM. Martin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-01-27
ST., THOMAS. A DISAPPOINTMENT

1t was expected that at st. Thorn
as Saturday the pedagogues would
have an opportunity to work out a
gainst team practically their equal;
many expected a St. Thomas victory.
But in the first half Otto Egge-
brecht alone scored more than three
times the number of field baskets
made by the Saints during the en-
tire game. And every one of Otto's
team mates also scored in this per-
iod. 1t was the biggest snap the
pedagogues had ran into this season,
not excepting even Minnesota col
lege.
Following is the lineup and the
scores made bY each PLAYER:
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
No mans fortune can be an end worthy OF
his being-Francis Bacon.
NOT A soULLEss CORPORATION.

The relations of employer and employe have
been more surely cemented by the action OF the
officers and directors of the Atchison, Topeka
and Santa Fe system, who have decided to put
in effect plan of making donations or paying
benefits to the families Of employees dying while
in the service of the company. This great rail
way system possesses a soul, and realizes that
regardless of the amount Of wages man re-
ceives he will derive comfort in the knowledge
that in the event of his death those dependent
on him will not be in absolute want The maxi
mum amount to be paid in case will exceed
three thousand dollars, and the minimum has
been fixed at two hundred and fifty dollars
The Santa Fe plan will mean the expenditure
Of thousands of dollars annually, but the bread
cast upon the waters will be returned an hun
dred fold in the shape of increased loyalty on
the part of those it is designed to benefit.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
MAIL RATES ORDERED FIXED.

There is now prospect OF obtaining an I'M
biased opinion on the dispute between the pos
tai department and the railroads over compen-
sation for carrying the mails.
For years the railroads have commended
that they we're not fairly paid, and that the
bulk Of the parcels post was handled for moth
ing under a system which provided for weigh
ing at long intervals. The postoffice officials
were charged with attempting to get still more
service without paying for it, and the house in
its appropriation bill provided for a space
plan of compensation This has been rejected
by the senate, and instead of accepting the re-
port of the postoffice committee for an investi-
cation by the interstate commerce commission
the senate has directed the commission to fix
fair and reasonable rates without further ac-
ton by congress
This would appear to be rational method
of settling the controversy.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
SAGE BRUSH STATE TRAGEDY.

It is pity that Mark Twain is not alive to
write the obituary of the Virginia City, Nev
Territorial Enterprise, on which he worked Ill
the bonanza days of long ago. After nearly
sixty years of continuous publication the Enter
prise has gone out of business, and it is not too
much to say that its demise will occasion wide
spread regret among the older members Of the
newspaper fraternity
The passing of newspaper, and particular
" one of the quality and associations of the
Virginia City Enterprise, is invariably marked
by more sympathy than is occasioned by the
closing down of almost any other class of I'M
dertaking With most other businesses the re-
lation is one of buyer and seller, but the sub
scriber comes in time to feel a genuine affec-
ton for the journal which pleases him either by
its news service or its editorial policy or both.
A man will speak up for his store, but he will
often swear by his favorite newspaper, and for
almost half century there was sufficient to
swear by the Enterprise to make it a profitable
publication.
In all the romantic story of the west there is
no chapter more enhancing than that which
tells of the fabulously rich mining camp of
Virginia City. 1t was the widest place that
the wild west knew, the richest center in the
land where millions were made and lost in a
minute. Its days of glorious prosperity were
only few years ago, but to the occasional
visitor, drawn by curiosity to its deserted
streets, there was in sight only pile of tumble
down shacks, andits glory seemed further in the
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
IOWA GUARDsMEN
+ TO GET CLOTHES
Word Has Been Received That Last
Lot Has Been Shipped 70
Camp.

DEs MONIES, Iowa, July 5.-There
was Joy among the $500 ouardsmen
at Camp Dodge today when it was
reported that the last Of the clothing
needed had been shipped from the st.
Louis depot and would arrive Friday.
This will place in uniform and shoes,
1000 men who have drilled in civil
ian light shoes and any kind OF old
clothing handy.
gan today that the government would
not send home the "slackers" who re-
fused to take the federal oath, but
would hold them under their national
guard enlistment and keep them busy.
Recruiting for the cavalry continues
slowly, but there are not enough men
to induce the nustering officers ia
muster them in and with peace talk,
recruiting 10 falling off.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
ANoTHER coNsoLIDATIoN.

Newspaper consolidation has extended until
the movement has affected the business OF two
of New York City's big dailies. The Sun has
been bought by Frank Munsey, who will
combine it with the Press. Running news
paper nowadays requires long purse Many
times the bottom Of the purse is painfully IN
sight to it's holders and they are faced by the
alternative Of suspension or consolidation with
some other print The Sun is and always has
been great newspaper, but with the tense
situation now prevailing in the fourth estate
it could not compete. Munsey, the new owner,
has barrels of money, great enterprise and a
spirit of determination that sees task
through, once it is started. He may succeed
in keeping the Sun above the horizon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-05
DECISION Is MADE
IN PROPERTY CASE
Old Line Used for Thirty-!ive Years
Will Stand az Division Line,
II is Decided.

In the case Of HARRIET e. Brady
VS.. John Wathas and Harriet Wathas
ct al, decision has been rendered in
which the plaintiffs petition is dis
missed and the line which has been
accepted for the last thir.y-flve years
is accepted by acQuiescence at the
property line. This is the line of the
old hedge and has been accepted as
the line for over score OF years.
The suit was tried before Judge Bank
last week.
The will Of the late Frank Kamuf
was opened and read.
The final report in the case Of Mary
McGinnes will be filed next term OF
court.