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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
FULL STRENGTHEN
WISCONSIN MILITIA
Order Sent Out by the Adiutant
General.
ASKS FOR FORMER MEMBERS
General HoIway Will Supply Return
Postal Cards to to Commanders to
Enable Them TO Get in Com
munication With Veterans.

Madison.-Enlist to war strength is
the order that went out from Madison
to all commanding officers in the Wis
consin National Guard. 1t is signed
by Adjt. Gen. Orlando HolWay. The
order says:
This letter must not be taken as
written in expectation of immediate
war with Mexico or with any other
country But there are certain meas
ures in preparation for possible war
which are wise taken at any time, and
which are especially advisable at pres
ent.
1T is known with reasonable GER
tainty that if the organized militia is
called forth by the president, the en-
listed war strength Of company IN
battalion will be $50 men.
You are therefore authorized by
the governor to enlist as near this
maximum as your best effort can pro-
cure, and urged to arrange for the
early instruction of all recruits, es-
pecially in matters and duties most in
cident to campaign and war. All men
now or hereafter enlisted should be in
oculated as soon as possible with anti
typhoid vaccine.
Until further federal appropria-
tions are available not more than
eighty-one sets of equipment per COM
pany can be issued
ITO enable you to get in communi-
cation with former company members
discharged with good record, return
postal cards are being had printed by
this office and will be forwarded for
your use. Pending their receipt, take
steps to learn and list the present ad-
dresses Of as many such men as pos
sible
These postals are to serve the dOu-
BILE purpose Of ascertaining how many
Of these men will re-enlist in a pos
sible peace reserve, the early organi-
cation Of which is contemplated, and
how many will re-enlist in the COM
pany for service with the colors if the
organized militia is called forth.
The governor desires to express to
which you command, his appreciation
and commentator Of what you have
done in the cause of preparedness.
THE Wisconsin National Guard has
been certified by the war department
as a school qualified to impart good
military training, and that this is so
is due in very great part Of the faith
full and loyal service OF Wisconsin
guardsmen.
If now, the citizens, young and old,
of your communities will, for prepared
ness sake. as faithfully and Loyalty
aid and further your efforts to &C
complish this greater task just laid
upon you, troops, Wisconsin-raised,
will take the field fairly trained to de-
fend both themselves and their coun-
try, whether the call for them comes
soon or at some later time"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Banks Show Gain.

That the people of Wisconsin are
unusually prosperous is shown by the
abstract of reports of the condition
Of state and mutual savings banks Of
Wisconsin on March Z, which was
made public by State Bank Commits
siOner A. E. Kuolt.
The total resources and liabilities of
the III state banks doing business in
Wisconsin on March Z were $270,125,-
981.82. This was an increase of SILL
930,915.63, as compared with the last
preceding report on December 81 last,
and an increase Of $22,5S0, 1874, as
compared with the report made on
March 4, 1915. This means that the
money of the people doing business
with the state and mutual banks Of
Wisconsin increased at the rate of a
little less than 100000 a month dur
ing the last twelve months.
The total deposits Of the banks on
March Z were 1925, S3,337.71, an in
crease of S12,437, O69.O4 over those of
December 81 last.
The number of state and mutual
savings banks increased from ia to
1T during the period between Decem-
Der 81 and March Z. 1t is estimated
that the state and mutual banks do a
little more than so per cent of the
banking business of the people of Wis
consin, the rest being done by nation
al banks
The increase in business of national
banks in the state was practically the
same as that of state and mutual
banks. The increase in banking wealth
of the people of Wisconsin during the
last year was probably about $4,000
900.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Many Attend Dairy Metinu.

Grand Rapids-About 400 dairymen,
farmers and manufacturers gathered
at the session of the Central Wiscon-
sin Cheesemakers, Buttermakers and
Dairymen's association in Colby. The
meeting was one of the most success
full held. The speakers included some
Of the prominent men in these voca-
tons in the state. The cheese contest
winners were: Math Meyer, Stanley
first, score, 93A; John G.. Fischer,
Stratford, 931a; J. B. Doughtetee,
Colby, 90; William Kuehl, Dorchester,
92A. The next meeting will be at
Marshfeld in June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
FOOD IS ASKED FOR.
URGENT APPEAL COMES FROM
FLOOD AREA IN SOUTHERN
WISCONSIN,.
SAY SITUATION is SERIOUS
Motor Trucks Loaded With Supplies
Go to Stricken Region From
Monroe-Fear Outbreak
of Epidemic.

Monroe-Mineral Point, Darlington,
South Wayne, Winslow, and other
points west of this city, marooned by
the flood, are appealing to Monroe for
food supplies. They declare the situa-
ton is serious and that suffering will
result before the railroads are able to
get trains through. Although local
supplies are low and the time of the
arrival of shipments is merely con-
lecture, local merchants express a
willingness to divide their stocks with
the suffering towns Motor trucks
were loaded here for the stricken re
gion and boats were used on certain
Pecatonica river points. Fears of an
epidemic in the flooded towns are be-
ing expressed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp-ROot, DR.. Kilmer'S PreScrip-
ton, OvercOmeS Kidney Trouble

It is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other orga0s to a re
markable degree and do tremendous
amount of work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filtering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ex
ercise, drink less water and often eat more
rich, heavy food, thereby forcing the kid
neys to do more work than nature in
tended. Evidence of kidney trouble, such
as lame back, annoying bladder troubles,
smarting or burning, brickdust or sedi-
ment, sallow complexion, rheumatism,
maybe weak or irregular heart action,
warns you that your kidneys require nelp
Immediately to avoid more serious trou-
ble
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. There Is nothing else like it. 1t
is DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get bottle from your druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation, send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., BinGhamtOn, n. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Heed not jeersA they cannot hurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Prominent Educator Dies.

Oshkosh-W. w. Daggett, one Of the
Oldest and best known educators of
the state, and resident of Oshkosh
for nearly half century, died here
aged SO years. Mr.. Daggett was born
IN Vermont. He was a teacher in sew
eral places in Illinois, later going to
Neenah He became principal of the
high school in 1860, and held that po-
s1tlon for three years at Menasha. In
1870 he removed to Oshkosh and or
ganized the Oshkosh Business college,
which he conducted for thirty-four
years. He was a prominent mason
and Odd Fellow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Girls Aid in Recruiting.

Monroe-Capt. A. e. Mitchell, com,
handing Co. H, Wisconsin National
Guards, is experiencing little trouble
in recruiting the company up to full
war strength in accordance with the
orders OF Adjutant Gen. Holway. The
readiness with which the young men
OF the community are signing the
muster rolls is partly due to the fact
that twenty young women have served
notice on their men friends that they
will be welcome visitors at their
homes in the future on condition only
that they are not ''slackers."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Name iowa County.

Officials of the children's bureau at
Washington have chosen Iowa county.
Wis, for study of child hygiene, in
fantile mortality, etc., and for a de-
tailed survey OF the health environ
ments Of children. A representative
Of the bureau is expected here next
week to arrange for the survey.
According to DR.. Grace L. Meigs. in
charge of the division of hygiene of
the bureau, the study will be made by
Doctor Sherbon and Miss Moore of
the bureaus staff. They are expected
to arrive in Madison about April It,
when Doctor Meigs also will be here.
Physicians and health officers in
Iowa county will cooperate with the
officials in making the study compre-
hensive and bring out all facts neces-
sary for success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
"Fiqhtina Parson" Is Mohhed.

La Crosse-The Rev. A. E. Freder-
lex, former assemblyman from Mon
roe county, and known as "the fight
ing parson," who has carried on an
aggressive no-license campaign, was
mobbed in the streets of West Salem,
following a prohibition lecture deliv-
cred in the village hall. The minister
was struck number of times, but
not seriously hurt as he succeeded in
defending himself. Village Marshal
Wilcox, who came to his assistance,
was also beaten by the crowd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Coal Used to Ballast Railroad.

Chippewa Falls-Thirty carloads Of
coal, rushed from here to the vicinity
Of Downing, were dumped upon 500
line tracks as ballast 1t was the
only material available. Flood dan
gers are increasing. Ice gorges on
the Black river near Withee, threaten
to carry out the 500 line bridge. The
Chippewa river here is rising rapidly.
Paint Greek is threatened. All streams
in northern Wisconsin are approach
ing the flood stage. Much damage is
expected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Commits Suicide by InhaIinu Gas.

Kenosha-A profound sensation was
caused in Kenosha by the announce
ment that Sadie Hannah, daughter of
Mrs. Sarah Hannah and a member of
one of the most prominent families
in Kenosha had been found dead in a
gas filed room in Chicago. Miss
Hannah, who had left Kenosha two
weeks ago, had been i'll for some time.
She was 50 years of age and a grand
daughter of the late William Lynch.
one of the wealthiest of the pioneer
residents of Kenosha.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

mend your Compound to other ladies. 4"
Mrs MARY PIDGwAY, Durand, Wis.
A Massachusetts w oman Writes:
Blackstone, Mass. - my troubles
were from my age, and felt awfully
sick for three years. had hot flashes
oftea and frequently suffered from
pains. I took Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and now am WE'LL"
Mrs. PIERRE CoURNoYER, Box 239,
Blackstone, Mass.
Such warning symptoms as sense Of
suffOcation, hot flashes, headaches, back
aches, dread of impending evil, timidity,
sounds in the ears, palpitation of the
heart, sparks before the eyes, irregu-
larities, constipation, variable appetite,
weakness and dizziness, should be needed
by middle-aged women. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has carried
many women safely through this crisis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Name Best Farm Manaoers.

Beloit-At a dinner given by the Be-
lott Business Mems association to a
company of nearly 100 farmers the
announcement was made OF the deci-
sion of the Rock county farm contest
board naming the five best farm man
ayers in the county as follows: r. A.
Voltz, Clinton; G. A. Salisbury, Clin-
ton; F. ?. Coon, Milton Junction;
Charles Kelley, Clinton; William Ka-
mer, Milton Junction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Hopes Women Will
Adopt This Habit
As Well As Men
Glass OF hot water each morn.
ing helps US look and feel
clean, sweet, fresh.

Happy, bright, alert-vigorous and
Vivacious-a good clear skin; nat
uraI, rosy complexion and freedom
from illness are assured only by clean,
healthy blood. If only every woman
and likewise every man could realize
the wonders of drinking phosphated
hot water each morning, what a graf
flying change would take place.
Instead Of the thousands of sickly,
anaemic-looking men, women and
girls with pasty or muddy complex.
cons; instead of the multitudes Of
nerve wrecks" "rundowns,' brain
Tags" and pessimists we should see a
virile, optimistic throng Of rosy
checked people everywhere.
An inside bath is had by drinking,
each morning before breakfast, a glass
Of real hot water with a teaspoonful
Of limestone phosphate in it to wash
from the stomach, liver, kidneys and
ten yards of bowels the previous days
indigestible waste, sour lamentations
and pOisOns, thus cleansing, sWeeten-
ing and frsshening the entire alimen-
tary canal before putting more food
into the stomach
Those subject to sick headache, bill.
iousness, nasty breath, rheumatism,
colds; and particularly those who
have a pallid, sallow complexion and
who are constipated very often, are
urged to obtain quarter pound of
limestone phosphate from any drug
gist or at the store which will cost
but trifie but is sufficient to demon
strate the quick and remarkable
change in both health and appearance
awaiting those who practice internal
sanitation. We must remember that
inside cleanliness is more important
than outside, because the skin does
not absorb impurities to contaminate
the blood, while the pores in the thir.
ty feet OF bowels do.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
SHORT STATE NEWS.

Beloit.-Mrs. Michael Ryana, an old
resident, dropped dead in her door
way.
Grand Considerable fear is
shown by lower Wisconsin towns as a
result of the rapid melting Of the
snow.
Janesville.-Horses of the fire de-
partment are suffering from some
strange malady. In case of a large
fire several automobiles will haul the
fire apparatus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
New interpretations.

The Chetek Cooperative Canning
company, Chetek; capital, $4,000; in.
corporators, Harry c. Norton, A. NJ
Simpson, Don Speed, George L. Slaw.
son and J. E. Sauer.
The A. H. Kranstover company, Mil
waukee; dyestuffs; capital, $4,000;
incorporators, H. F. Friedrich, Paul D
Durant and A G. Jorgensen.
The Oshkosh Industrial Promotion
company, Oshkosh; capital, 100000
incorporators, r. G. Brown, Il. l. Weed
Louis Schriber. Burton Clark and VII
liam Wallen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
To Renew C. w. Leanue.

Grand Rapids-Indications are that
the old Central Wisconsin league of
last season, including Stevens Point,
Marshfeld, Wausau, and Grand Rap
ids, will be renewed the coming sea
son. At a meeting of the Grand Rap
ids enthusiasts a large crowd turned
out, indicating that the interest was a
great deal greater this season than it
has been heretofore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
schofieId Is "a Years Old.

OcOnto-Maj Edward Schofeld. for.
mer governor of Wisconsin, recently
observed his seventy fourth birthday
anniversary. Maj. Schofeld vas born
in Clearfield county, Pa, M 4rch %,
1912. In 1861 he enlisted il CO. K.
Eleventh Pennsylvania reserves. He
came to Wisconsin in 1858. In 1896
he was elected governor and re-eIect-
ed two years later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Boy Missing Since August.

ManitowOc - Parents of Walter
Meisnest Of Branch, Manitowoc coun-
ty, are conducting nationwide
search for him. He has been missing
since last August. The boy left for
Appleton to see a circus and no word
has been heard of him since.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Sim New WAGE Contract

La Crosse - Three year contracts
for an increase in wages of $3.50 a.
week were signed by representatives
of the La Crosse Bottlers' and Brew
ers' unions and the Brewers associa-
ton. as a compromise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Farmer Finds BAD of Gold.

Sheboygan-Richard Lutte, a farm
or Of Centerville, this county, while
coming to Sheboygan found a large
bag of gold on the road to Pigeon
Hill, one mile north of Sheboygan. It
is believed the money was boarded by
a farmer who lost it while coming to
the city, or that it had been stolen
and was lost by the thief.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Farmers Buy Phone COMPANY

La Crosse-Sale of 200 miles of the
phone lines in La Crosse county, to a
cooperative association Of farmers,
was made here. The property chang
ing hands includes the exchanges at
Holmes, Bangor and Mindoro and the
connecting lines heretofore owned by
the Bangor Telephone company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Dies While Reinn Arrested

Fond du Lac-Tom LeVert, As years
old, colored, dropped dead here as the
sheriff was about to place him in a
cell at the county jail. Heart failure
brought on by exposure and lack of
food was the cause.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
RiDon Rule AboIishes Hazino.

Ripon = After conferences between
faculty and class committees Ripon
college has made each dormitory and
clubhouse responsible for the conduct
of its freshmen members. This prac-
ticalIy abolishes hazing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Normal TRAINING Teacher Quits

Antigo-Fred L. Barnum, instructor
in manual training in the public
schools of this city, has resigned his
position TO accept another in the
schools of Sioux City, Ia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Gun for Best SpeIIer.

New Richmond = The teachers
training department of the New Rich
mond High school has hung up sill
yer cup, the chief trophy in the st.
Croix county spelling contest this
wear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Foresters to Meet at Marinette.

Marinette- state convention OF
the Independent Order of Foresters
will be held in Marinette on June 8
and Z. koout 100 delegates and Wis
TORS ara expected
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Will Build New lnterurban

Beloit - Approximately half of the
right of way for the proposed Beloit-
Delavan interurban railway has been
secured, according to statements of
men who are working on the right of
way.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
ELDERLY WOMEN
sSAFEGUARDED
Tell Others How They Were
Carried Safely Through
Change of Life.
Durand, Wis.-"I am the mother Of
fourteen children and 1 owe my life to

Lydia K. Plnkham 8
Vege table Com
pound. When l was
45 and h ad til Q
Change of Life,
q friend recon-
mended it and it
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that / took
several bottles. i
am now we'll and
hao1fbVy opd raC,aVo-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Window Screen Breaks Fall.

La Crosse-The 2 year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nelson fell head
foremost from a second story window
to the cement walk below. A screen
served as shield and saved the child
from death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Coal Stove Gas Fatal

Depere-John Vanbackel, IS years
old, is dying, and his wife, 80 years
old, is dead as the result Of being
overcome by gas from coal stove.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Stevens Point Gets Meet.

Grand Rapids-The next session of
the industrial, continuation and eve
ming school professors and instructors
has been awarded to Stevens Point,
the meeting to be held in September.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Neenah Pastor RESIGNS.

Neenah-The Rev. John l.. Marquis,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church twelve years, has resigned be-
cause of i'll health.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Beloit College Gets $4,000.

Beloit-The will of Lucius G.. Fisher.
Chicago manufacturer, bequeathes
$4,000 to Beloit college. The estate
is worth $3,5OO,OO0.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

Sharon-F. G. Rich of Appleton.
Wis, was killed and $4,000 damage
done by an explosion which wrecked
the municipal water, gas and electric
plant here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

We reprint the following article,
complete, without comment, from the
latest number Of the Saskatchewan
Farmer" an agricultural paper pub
lished at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

Some people act as though they
were AFRAID they might forget their
troubles if they didn't talk about them
all the time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
EgotIstic.

He-I have never met more thar
two really lovely woman.
She-Ah! Who was the other?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06

The only thing that makes a man
tolerant of his wife's relatives is
for her not to have any.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
There Is No
War Tax So
Called.

covers municipal tax, school tax, hail
insurance tax-everything. There is
no war tax so-called. I like the laws
in force here. There is no compulsion
to me in any way. l am just as indie
pendent here as I was in Illinois, and
EEL that my family and I are just as
well protected by the laws Of the prov
inee as we were in our old home in Iii
nois. What l earn here is my own.
! have seven children and they take
their places at school, in sports and
at all public gatherings the same as
the Canadian born
(Sgd.) NJ P. Tysdal.
February 9th, 1916"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
HE HAS HAD
GRAND CROPS
And Likes the Laws in Western
Canada.

"I lived near Lee, Illinois, for 46
years | came to Saskatchewan in the
spring Of 1912 and bought land near
Briercrest. l have farmed this land,
1880 acres, ever since. have had
grand crops. In 1914 l had 100 acres
OF wheat that yielded 40 bushels to
the acre. sold this wheat at $3.50
per bushel. like the country and my
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
GETTING Eat.

Getting Fat.
Does he occupy his pulpit satisfac-
torily?"
well, he has gained twenty pounds
since he came with us.'-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-04-06
Former Iowa
arners Are
Doing Well
in Canada.

ing statements about the enormous
war taxes that are being paid here
$500 on quarter section yearly
about forcing young men to enlist for
the war; about the cold, no crops and
any old story that by its extravagant
boldness might influence men and
women from venturing north to Can
ada, is really in the list of curios to
our people. Knowing the country, we
can hardly take it seriously. Our gov
ernments, however, dominion and pro-
vincial, are taking steps to expose the
false statements that are being made
and thereby keep the channel open for
continuing the stream Of settlers that
has been flowing to us for the past
decade.-Advertise