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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Get West Point Chance.

Ger west POINT OUdn&Cs
Three members Of the Wisconsin
National Guard have been recon-
mended for West Point, where they
will have an opportunity to become
officers in the regular army. The men
selected will be examined at Fort
Sheridan on June 6.
Following are the men named and
the regiment they represent:
Leverett Yonder, Whitewater, corp
oral Company C, First infantry.
Alfred w. Pingel, Appleton, corpo
raj, Company G. Second infantry.
Alexander L. Nicol, Sparta, SER
geant, Company L, Third infantry.
If the men pass the examinations
at Fort Sheridan they will enter West
Point this fall and it is expected that
each year the three regiments will
have an opportunity to send man to
the military academy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Farms Given Names.


According to A. w. Kalbus, statisti-
clan Of the Wisconsin department OF
agriculture, 3,705 farmers of Wiscon-
sin have given their farms names, and
have registered the names with regis
ters of deeds. The right to farm
name is established by law passed
by the 1915 legislature. A complete
list Of farm names registered to date
will appear in the May crop report,
now being issued by the department
Of agriculture.
Sixty-seven per cent of the blowing
in Wisconsin was done on May 1, as
compared with 70 per cent in 1915 and
GO per cent for a ten-year average.
Forty-two per cent Of spring planting
was completed, as compared with 65
per cent in 1915 and SIS per cent for
a nine-year average. Ten per cent Of
the 1916 hay crop is still on farms,
and sc Per cent Of the total crop has
been or will be consumed on farms
producing 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
NATIONAL GUARD
MAY Be MADE OVER
New Army Bill Probably Make
Changes Necessary.
10 ADD TWO NEW REGIMENTS
Increase Would Mean Promotions for
Many Officers-Guess as to What
Territory Will Be Tapped
Armories Are Needed.

Madison.-If the National Guard is
Increased to 425,00G, Wisconsin will
Aave at least two more regiments.
While nothing has been given out
from the adjutant generals Office, it
appears certain that if that increase
aB made the Wisconsin Guard will
be entirely reorganiZed, so that reg
1ments can be concentrated in more
OF a unit than they now are.
The increase will mean promotion
for many officers Two more regi-
ments means ten new field colonies
and majors, meaning that ten captains
will be promoted.
What territory will be tapped to
provide for the increase is gamble.
HI is probable that, wherever large
agmOries exist and there is belief that
another company can be raised, steps
will be taken for an increase.
Oshkosh, with 33,062, now has two
companies, and probably will draw the
supply company in addition. Fond du
Lac, with 1877, has one company and
probably will be given another. The
same may happen with Sheboygan,
with a population of 26,398. In the
Third Superior, with population of
40,384, now has an infantry and sup
ply company but should be able to
take care of another infantry COM
Dany Madison has 1851 and has
one company, band staff.
Other places large enough to sup
port companies are: Amigo, 7,196;
Baraboo, 1924; Grand Rapids, 6,521;
Kenosha, 21,371; Merrill, $3.50; South
Milwaukee, 5000; Stevens Point, s.
Ge2; Watertown, 1892; Waukesha, g.
74O West Allis, 6,645; Depere, 4,477.
II all these places were taken in, it
appears that Milwaukee will have to
be called on for complete regiment
Of infantry instead Of five companies.
Racine and Green Bay are to have
batteries and each place should be
EaTge enough to have all infantry COM
pany in addition.
On the other hand, part Of Wiscon-
sins increase may bo some branch OF
the service other than infantry, and
chat will make a difference III the To-
cation of the new organizations. Any
increase in cavalry will probably be
IN Milwaukee, where experienced Of
&cerS can be obtained from Troop A.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
rusty Runs Amuck.

Hurley-Joseph Horn was captured
here after running amuck at the state
tuberculosis hospital, Tomahawk lake,
and beating Frederick Wright, super
intendent of the hospital, and his wife
Horn was sentenced to serve fourteen
years in Waupun, and was eligible for
parole next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Farmer Held for Death.

Wausau - Theodore Sternberg, pio-
neer farmer of this section, was ar
rested in connection with the death of
his father-in-law, Ferdinand Jacks,
aged 81. It is alleged that he returned
to his home in the town of Easton
from Wausau and assaulted Jacks,
inhicting injuries. Jacks subsequent
ly died.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Sleeps Ten and = Half DAVIS

Menasha-A case which has puzzled
cleared itself up somewhat
when the Swear old son of Robert
Shierl awoke after sleep which last
ed ten and half days. According to
relatives of the lad, doctors had been
unable to diagnose his ailment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
VIII Build $4,000 Dam

Stevens Point A sold concrete
dam, to cost about $4,000, is to be
built by the Wisconsin River Pulp and
Paper company at it's plant of the
Wisconsin river near this city. The
dam will be $500 feet long and eigh-
teen feet high.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Heirs Awarded $500.

Grand Rapids-In case of heirs of
Iver Euro VS.. the town of Carson for
$4,000, arising out of the death of
Euro when a load of lumber on which
he was riding struck a stone in the
road, throwing him from the load and
resulting in his death, the jury brought
in verdict for $1,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Cub RIeedS to Death.

Brentwood George Ruegger
visited a trap he had set for bears he
found the foot of cub. The cub was
some distance from the trap, having
died from loss of blood. The foot will
be sent to the historical department
at Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Burglars Work Overtime.

Glenwood City = Lundberg's drug
store, the A. c. Hartman company's
hardware store and Kroll's saloon
were entered by burglars and the COM
binations of three safes worked.
About S35 in cash was secured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Seeks Former Graduates.

Oshkosh-A new list of members Of
the Alumni association of the Oshkosh
Normal school is being made up by
Miss Emily Webster. Records show
ing the membership were destroyed in
the fire which burned the building.
Miss Webster urges all graduates to
communicate with her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Body Is Still MISSING.

Fond du Lac-The skiff from which
Thomas Mason, veteran Northwest
ern engineer, lost his life on May 8,
has been found on the east shore of
Lake WinnebagO, near Stockbridge,
eighteen miles from the scene of the
tragedy. The body has not been re-
covered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Soldier a Day. Is Record

Green Bay-Since the establishment
of an army recruiting station in Green
Bay short time ago, with Corporal
George E. Davidson in charge, results
have been more than satisfactory. A
recruit a day has been enlisted on an
average lately.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Woman Named Abstractor.

Oshkosh-Winnebago county has a
woman official for the first time in its
history. She is Miss Mae Bennett,
who was named abstractor by the
county board to succeed George Let.
ourneux.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
President Names Postmasters.

Washington, D. c. The president
has nominated the following Wiscon-
sin postmasters: r. u. Bundy, Me-
nominee; Myra w. Blanding, st.
Croix Falls; Alexander f. Krembs,
Stevens Point.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Will Ship Cheese TO Allies.

Eau Claire-Fifteen million pounds
of cheese will be shipped by Wisconsin
cheese factories to the entente allies
during June, according to Guy Spiers,
who conferred with the allies repre-
sentat1ves in Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
New Trustees Named.

Oshkosh-William Faber and Chas.
w. Ehrgott of Oshkosh have been
named trustees of the Sunnyview san
atorium to succeed Charles r. Smith,
Menasha, and S. A. Cook, Neenah.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Guy Heads Homeopaths.

Milwaukee-Dr. John e. Guy of this
city was elected president of the Wis
consin Homeopathic Medical society
at the annual session at the Hotel
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
New interpretations.

New interpretations.
The Central Wisconsin Mortgage
Foundry Guarantee & Security COM
7sany, Appleton; capital, $4,000; in
perpetrators, s. Walwig, e. w. Sellers,
e. S. Sellers, NJ C. Feeley and F. e.
Sellers.
The Cosmos Pharmacal company,
WATERFOWL; capital, $4,000; incorpor-
ators, F. G.. Werner, F. j. Werner, and
Margaret Werner.
The Merton Cooperative company,
Merton; capital, $4,000; incorpora-
tors, Gus status, w. Hartley, A. d.
14oey, end six Nthers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Oshkosh Adopts Highway System.

Oshkosh-The county board Of SUI
pervisors has adopted the highway
system by a vote of Fl to 10. The
resolution does not apply to bridges,
the maintenance Of which continues
under the old plan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Captures Fox Puppies.

Monroe - Frank West and his
mother, Mrs. F. F. West, captured
three red fox puppies. They will try
to tame them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Button Scheme Is Lottery.

819ton oChSEHc IS LotteFy.
The selling of lapel buttons by a
committee OF 100 business men of Mil
waukee for the promotion of the state
1RSr, each button TO bear number,
the lucky holder getting an automo-
BILE, was unfavorab1y passed upon by
Attorney General Owen.
The plan was submitted by Secre-
9sry o. e. Remey to the attorney gen
erals Office for an opinion. The at
aOrney general says that if lotteries
ARE prohibited among individuals, the
commonwealth should not become a
party to such an enterprise.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25

Oshkosh-Mayor Mulva has started
movement for preparedness parade
in this city He has called a confer.
ence of various military organizations
to plan the parada
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Nashotah to Graduate Five.

Oconomowoc The annual COM
mencement exercises of Nashotah
House Theological seminary at Nash
otah will be held May 81 and a class
of five young men will graduate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Two Injured by Dynamite Cap.

Oconto-Edward and Victor Lober.
ger were seriously injured when dy.
Mantle cap with which they were play
ing exploded when they held it over
a lighted lamp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Postmaster for Twenty-six Years.

Spooper - w. c. Croker, pioneer
Spooner postmaster, has been succeed
ed by J. II. Sullivan. Mr.. Croker held
the Office continuously for twenty-six
years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25
Discerning Youth.

do you believe rabbits lay Easter
eggs?" asked one small boy.
NO." renlied the other. II don't
know whether that story is to be con-
sidered myth or natuTa fake"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-25

Former New York Governor to Speak.
La Crosse = Former Gov. sFilliam
Sulzer of New York is to address the
Wisconsin state prohibition conven-
ton at La Crosse on June 20. it was
announced hara
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
Flicker
(Colaptes auratus)

Length, thirteen inches. The yel-
low under surface of the wing, yellow
tail shafts, and white rump are char
acteristic.
Range: Breeds in the eastern
United States west to the plains and
in the forested parts of Canada and
Alaska; winters in most of the east
ern United States.
Habits and economic status: The
flicker inhabits the open country rath-
er than the forest and delights in park
like regions where trees are numerous
and scattered. 1t nests in any large
cavity in a tree and readily appro-
PIRATES an artificial box. 1t is pos
sible, therefore, to insure the presence
of this useful bird about the farm and
to increase its numbers. II is the
most terrestrial Of our woodpeckers
and procures much Of its food from
the ground. The largest item OF ami.
NAL food Is ants, of which the flicker
eats more than any other common
bird. Ants were found in 524 Of the
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

Habits and economic status: The
prairies OF the upper Mississippi val
ley, with their numerous sloughs and
ponds, furnish ideal nesting places for
redwings, and consequently this re-
gion has become the great breeding
ground for the species. These prairies
pour forth the vast flocks that play
havoc with grain fields. East Of the
Appalachian range, marshes on the
shores OF lakes, rivers, and estuaries
are the only available breeding sites
and, as these are comparatively few
and small, the species is much less
abundant than in the West. Red
wings are eminently gregarious, liv-
ing in flocks and breeding In com
munities. The food Of the redring
consists OF q per cent animal matteT
and 73 per cent vegetable. Insects con-
stitute practically one-fourth Of the
food Beetles largely weevils,
most harmful group amount to lU
per cent Grasshoppers are eaten in
every month and amount to about 8
per cent. Caterpillars (among them
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

retiring, but It is much bolder and
more conspicuous in the far West and
there often frequents gardens and
parks. Like most Of its family 1t is
a seed eater by preference, and in
sects comprise very little more than
7 per cent of its diet Caterpillars
are the largest item, with some
beetles, a few ants and wasps, and
some bugs, among which are black
olive scales. The great bulk of food,
however, consists OF weed seeds,
which amount to "a per cent Of the
whole. In California this bird is ac-
cused of eating the buds and blossoms
of fruit trees, but buds or blossoms
were found in only 80 out of SIG stom-
achs, and probably 1t is only under ex-
ceptional circumstances that 1t does
any damage in this way. Evidently
neither the farmer nor the fruit grow
er has much to fear from the white
crowned sparrow. The little fruit 1t
eats is mostly wild, and tho grain
eaten is waste or volunteer.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
HEROES GROVE FOR GERMANS
Such a Plan to Honor Soldier Dead
Has Popular Approval In
Germany.

Berlin.-"How shall we honor our
dead?" is a question which is being
widely discussed in the German press
Just now. The majority of German
editors is averse to a repetition OF
the erection OF innumerable "Krieger
Denkmale," soldier monuments, such
as were in vogue after the Franco
Prussian war. Nor does the plan to
scatter throughout the empire monu-
ments of the kaiser and the leading
generals find any approval.
The most popular proposal yet made
for the commemoration OF those who
have fallen on the battlefield is the
formation of a Hahn" or grove, to
be called "Heldenhain," or Heroes
Grove.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
Billy Thorin Caps Career by
Fighting in Legion After
He's Dead"
TOOK YEAR TO GET There
War Is Just One More Thrill to Wan
derer-Shanghaled to Chile When
He Reaches BordeauX-Chum
Killed In Row.
BY PAUL ROCKWELL.

Paris, France.-A full chronicle OF
the adventures on land and sea OF
Billy THORN, American legionnaire,
would fill volumes which for absorb
ing interest would rank with Treas
ure Island" or any of the widely read
stories of adventure and romance.
Billy was born on a wheat ranch,
near Canton, S. d. and was christ
ened Daniel William THORN. The
peaceful occupation OF following the
plow or operating a steam thresher
did not appeal to him, however, and
at the age of fourteen years he ran
away from home to see the world.
The rowing blood Of hardy Viking
ancestors coursed madly in Billy's
veins, calling him to the sea. Reach
ing the Pacific coast, he shipped as
cabin boy on tramp sailing vessel,
and from that time on Billy followed
the sea with fair regularity for fifteen
years.
Marine on Chinese Gunboat.
Like all sailors, however, Billy had
his spells of being tired Of ordinary
seafaring. Once he enlisted as a ma.
rine on a Chinese gunboat and fought
with desperate yellow pirates and
opium runners.
He was a member Of Price and
Mosby's legion of soldiers Of fortune
which fought for first one Mexican
pretender, then for another.
That campaign was almost Billy's
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
BRITAIN HAS Big ARMY IN FRANCE
collie in a neighboring peasants

the collie In a neighboring peasants s
cottage.
There are many records OF shell
wounds both to women and children
VINO have gone on living and working
in the danger zone. His numerous
patients became so fond of one Brit
ish doctor, who refused to take any
pay, as all do, that the children called
him Papa Anglais," and when he was
transferred to another post they took
up a subscription and made him a
present.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
Common Crow
(Corvus brachyrhynchos)

Length, nineteen inches.
Range Breeds throughout the
United States and most of Canada;
winters generally in the United States.
Habits and economic status: The
general habits of the crow are uni
versally known. It's ability to COM
NIT such misdeeds as pulling corn
and stealing eggs and fruit and to get
away unscathed is little short OF mar
velous. Much of the crows success
In life is due to cooperation, and
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
White Crowned Sparrow
(Zonotrichia leucophrys)

Length, seven inches. The only
similar sparrow, the white.throat, has
yellow spot in front OF eye.
Range: Breeds in Canada, the
mountains of New Mexico Colorado,
Wyoming, and Montana, and thence to
the Pacific coast; winters in the south
ern half OF the United States and in
northern Mexico.
Habits and economic status: This
beautiful sparrow is much more
numerous in the western than In the
eastern states, where, indeed, it is
rather rare. In the East II Is shy and
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
Red Winged Blackbird
(Agclaius phoenlceus)

VFNUOTuTN" F''oV'''NS~"T
Length, about line and one-haif
inches.
Range Breeds IN Mexico and North
America south OF the barren grounds,
winters In southern half OF United
States and south to Costa Rica.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

the injurious army worm) are eaten
at all seasons and aggregate s per
cent. Ants, wasps, bugs, flies, dragon
flies, and spiders also are eaten. The
vegetable food consists of seeds, in
cluding grain, of which oats is the
favorite, and some small fruits. When
in large flocks this bird is capable of
doing great harm to grain.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
Wife, Aqed Fol

Wife, Aged Fourteen, Gets Divorce.
Findlay, O. Mrs. ROLAND Chain,
aged fourteen years, has obtained di'
vorce from her husband, who is seven
teen years of age. They were married
less than a year ago here.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

the social instinct Of the species has
It's highest expression In the winter
roosts, which are sometimes frequent
ed by hundreds OF thousands Of crows.
From these roosts daily flights OF
many miles are made in search OF
food. Injury to sprouting corn Is the
most frequent complaint against this
species, but by coating the seed grain
with coal tar most Of this damage may
be prevented. Losses Of poultry and
eggs may be averted by proper housing
and the judicious use Of wire netting.
The insect food of the crow includes
wireworms, cutworms, white grubs,
and grasshoppers, and during out
breaks OF these insects the crow rem
ders good service. The bird Is also
an efficient scavenger But chiefly
because Of It's destruction Of beneficial
wild birds and their eggs the crow
must be classed as a criminal, and
reduction in its numbers In localities
where It is seriously destructive Is
justifiable,
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17
What Interested Her.

Now, about this life insurance !
contemplate taking out, premiums
vary" "PremiumsY' chirped his wife.
II want a plush.covered postcard al
bum, John"
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

The women Of the Philippine islands
make some Of the finest lace In the
world from a strong silk fiber obtained
from pineapple leaveA
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

6S4 stomachs examined and 9S stoni.
achs contained no other food. Ono
stomach contained over 5000 and two
others held over 5000 each. While
bugs are not largely eaten by the
flicker, one stomach contained II
chinch bugs. Wild fruits are next to
ants in Importance in the flicker's
dietary. OF these sour gum and wild
black cherry stand at the head. Tho
food habits OF this bird are such as to
recommend II to complete protection.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

Corporal Richard famous Of the
Thirteenth cavalry who was wounded
In the fight at Parral. Corporal Tan
nous with squad Of men was pass
Ing unobtrusively through Parral
when a volley OF shots fred by Mexi.
cans whizzed past them. They quick
ened their pace but the Mexicans fred
at them until they came in sight of the
main division. Corporal famous was
shot through the arm.
The Harrison times., 1916-06-17

Consumption OF coffee in France has
doubled during the last 80 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-02

The first convention of the United
Baptist convention of Maine will open
at Portland today and continue
through Tuesday and Wednesday, the
sessions being held in the First Bap-
fist church, and the attendance is ex-
pected to be the largest that has ever
been secured at the annual session of
the Baptists of the State. With a mem
bership of over $1,000 Baptists and
Free Baptists united in one convention
the meeting gives promise of being a
notable one in the progressive steps
which will be taken In plans for the
future united work. There will be a
number of notable addresses some Of
the principal ones being one this eve
ming by Rev. Arthur w. Phelps, D. D.,
of Waterville, whose subject will be
Move On" The annual sermon at
11.30 Tuesday morning by Rev. Bowley
Green of Portland Tuesday evening by
Rev. F. A. Agar, D. D., field secretary
of the Northern Baptist convention.
who will speak on the "Five-year Pro-
gram of the Northern Baptists; and
Wednesday evening, when Rev. ]. c.
Robbins, joint secretary for the home
and foreign missionary societies of
Baptists. will give a missionary ad-
dress. The address of the president of
the convention, Hon. Carl E. Milliken,
at SIS Tuesday morning, will be an
occasion of special interest. Among the
Augusta people who will be in attend
ance are Rev. c. G. Mosher of the
Penney Memorial church. Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Gay and Mrs. c. S. Fogg,
Rev. F. c. Philbrook of the Winthrop
street Baptist church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Conant.