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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Superior Saloons Reopen.

Superior-Superior is again an
"oasis" after twelve months expert
ence under dry regime, sixty sa-
looms opening their doors on July 2.
The addition of extra cars to give ten
minute in place of twenty minute
schedule from Duluth signalized the
reopening, the city across the bay en-
tering the dry list. In anticipation OF
great crowds from Duluth, the bars
have been made double length and adj
ditions built On to some of the smaller
buildings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Golf Gets Federal Post,

Madison-It was learned here that
Guy D. Golf, Milwaukee, former
United States district attorney of the
eastern district, has been appointed
special assistant to the attorney gen.
eral of he United States, with head
quarters in Madison. He will assist
United States District Attorney Wolfe
in the prosecution Of alleged slack
ers" and other who may be attempt
ing to hamper the government in it's
war preparations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

Kenosha-The canine family is per
soma non grata in Kenosha. The COM
mon council Of the city passed a reso-
luton fixing the amount of the annual
license fee for dog licenses at $50. In
addition to this the council directed
that all dogs in the city be kept muz-
zled the year around. The drastic ac-
ton followed the death of Eleanor
Lindner, 6 years old, who was bitten
by dog a short time ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
FOR ITCHING, BURNING SKINS
Battle With cuticura Soap and Apply
the Ointment-TriaI Free.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-
tons, pimpIes, dandruff, sore hands,
and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and
Ointment are supremely effective. Be-
sides they tend to prevent these dis
tressing conditions, if used for every
day toilet and nursery preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold eyerywhere.-Ady.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
File Claim AGAINST State.

Madison-As a result of the defeat
in the legislature of several bills in
tending to compensate farmers in
northern Wisconsin who had their
crops destroyed by beaver dams, a
claim has been filed against the state
amounting to S13,13192 on the basis
of the defeat of the bills to compen-
safe the farmers, and an action will
be started in the courts in an attempt
to collect this amount.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Recruits Reach 1000 Mark.

Wisconsin has supplied
her first 1000 young men for the Navy
since war was declared, according to
figures given out by Lieut. J. L. Rihel-
daffer, in charge of recruiting in Wis
consin and upper Michigan. Albert
Schulz, of Wausau, completed the first
thousand. With recruits coming in
faster than ever before, Lieut.. Rebel
daffer expects to recruit another thou
sand men in the next few weeks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Will Build Condesary.

Fond du Lac - Announcement was
made here that Libby, Mcneil &
Libby, packers, of Chicago, had pur-
chased site for a condensary at Ro.
sendale, and will erect a plant to cost
$4,000, to be in operation by Dec. 1.
Work has been started at Waupun on
a plant to cost 100000. It will man
ufacture the cans used to take care Of
the Wisconsin product
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
RhineIander Bow in France.

Rhinelander-Zean Strope, graduate
Of the Rhinelander high school two
years ago, is the first Rhinelander boy,
If not the first in the state, to reach
France since war was declared. He
was with the first aerial detachment,
according to a letter received by his
father from Brest, France. The letter
was written June II, before Pershing's
regulars arrived
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Receives BID Milk Check.

Manitowoc-If there is any one who
doubts that it pays to be farmer,
Patrick Cahill of this county probably
could convince him of the contrary.
Mr.. Cahill has received check for
1904 for milk which he furnished a
cheese factory during the last month.
He sold only milk which his COWS pro-
duced
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
River Falls Man Elected.

Madison-Percy A. Roberts of River
Falls was elected president of the
Wisconsin civil service commission.
L. G. Kellogg, Ripon, was elected vice
president and John Hardwood, Jeffer-
son, was reelected secretary. The re
organization follows the appointment
of F. w. Coon of Edgerton to the
board.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Celebration Costs Life.

Waupaca- Hobart SWEET of Wild
Rose was drowned while returning
home from Wautoma with party
who had been celebrating the night
before. The car ran into the railing of
a bridge over a millpond and the car
plunged in, turning. over, SWEET being
pinned underneath. His body was re-
covered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
He'd Ask Her.

At dance in a certain town a Wis
itor to the place got into conversation
with an elderly gentleman.
Presently the younger man said,
pointing to a lady across the room,
who was smiling pleasantly in his di-
rection:
81 wonder if that dreadful-looking
woman is actually trying to flirt with
me?"
81 don't know" the elderly gentle
man answered, mildly, ''but can cas-
lily ascertain for you. She's my wife. y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Bullet Misses Mark.

Cumberland-Wh While under the inf1u-
ence of alcohol, John Larsen, a young
farmer near here, shot at Clarence
Gee, another farmer, missing Gees
head by two inches. Larson was ar
rested, charged with attempted MUIR
der, and was bound over to circuit
court
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Invitations for Meeting.

Neenah- Mayor C. B. Clark, presi-
dent Of the Wisconsin League of Mu-
inequalities, has issued invitations to
the nineteenth annual convention to
be held in Racine Aug. Is, is and II.
Every city of the first, second and
third classes is a member of the
league. Over forty cities have been
added to the organization in the last
wear.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Siuns Text Book Bill.

Madison Gov. Philip has signed
the bill aimed at the high text book
prices in Wisconsin. The law specifi-
cally declares that it shall not operate
to prevent any school district furnish
ing free text books to pupils. The bill
contains another provision which says
that books adopted by the schools
"shall not be changed for five years"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
The Patriot From Mayo.

The most disappointed Irishman OBJ
served lately in New York was the
wild specimen from untamed Mayo
who, as he handed in the registration
card that he had filed out laboriously,
demanded Of the clerk: Gimme me
gun. An where do l raypoort?"-
Boston Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
state Has a,4o1 Alien Enemies.

Madison - Correct figures for Wis
consin aliens and alien enemies were
announced from the governors Of
fee as. Alien nonenemies, 1882;
alien enemies, 3,401.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Give Money to Aid Jews.

Kenosha-At a mass meeting Of
Jewish people Of Kenosha more than
$500 was contributed to the fund for
the aid of Jews in the war zone. No
contributions were asked from other
natiOnalities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

Appleton-Appleton has lost one of
its manufacturing plants. The Silent
Washer company, which has been To-
Gated in this city for some years, has
moved to Clintonville, where it is
building a new factory costing about
$4,000, which will be completed with
in ninety days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
EARLY CULTIVATION OF CORN
cuItivator Should Be Taken
Before Flowing.

After blowing the ground deep and
planting expensive seed corn it is still
important that the farmer give the
most serious attention to the problem
of proper cultivation.
Several weeks ahead of the time the
corn is to be plowed serious considera-
ton of the kind of cultivator should
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
School Board Elects.

Necedah-At the annual school cleo
ton, holly contested, Mrs. c. E. Bah
cock was elected treasurer, defeating
A. Fl. barrow. Free text books for
the ensuing year carried.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Youth browns While Fishing.

Racine-John Toy, years old,
while fishing on the breakwater near
Racine college, fell into Lake Michi-
gan and was drowned. His ccmpan-
ions were boys of his own age. The
body was recovered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Contribute s22.s2s to Red Cross.

notwithstanding to the final fig
ures submitted, Red Cross contribu-
lions here amounted to $22,328.58. OF
the total amount subscribed, $10,500
was subscribed by fourteen contribu-
tors, seven giving $1,000 and seven
contributing $500.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Will NEGLECT Trees

Isn't it strange that men who never
neglect COW, or colt, or any other
animal will pay big price for fruit
tree, stick it in the ground and never
touch it again until it dies3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

Kenosha-The National Fly Paper
company, company which had paid
up capital stock Of 100000 has been
adjudicated bankrupt in the United
States court for the eastern district Of
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Horrors of War.

Mrs. Peck-They are going to arresE
all suspicious persons.
Mr.. Peck-Maybe they won't, Maria,
so long as you are suspicious only Of
me.-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Offers Land to U, S. for Crops.

Stevens Point-Bradley Polytechnic
institute of Peoria, Ill, has offered to
the National Council of Defense the
use of an unlimited acreage of lands
in it's holdings of four miles south Of
here for growing root crops.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
No Hunting Licenses for Aliens.

Hunting licenses can
not be issued to aliens of enemy coun-
tries according to advices sent County
Clerk Frank Phelps by the state con-
seryation commission.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Certificates Granted to Dairy Students

Madison - Final certificates were
granted by the board of regents to
forty-one former students of the dairy
School, University of Wisconsin. OF
these, thirteen reside outside of the
state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Train Kills Track Worker

Barron - Nels Peterson, a section
hand, 55 years old, was instantly
killed by an eastbound passenger
train between here and Poskin. He
was on the track with ve1ocipede.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Thirteen Join Neenah Company.

Neenah - Thirteen new recruits
were enlisted in Co. 1, First infantry.
during recruiting week. The company
is about ten men below war strength.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

be taken. The bestinformed farmers
use first, last and all the time the SIR
face cultivator, the best-known and
the most widely advertised. This
means, over the ancient methods, from
one-tenth to one-fourth more corn In
the coming crop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Neenah Has Garden Expert.

Neenah-An agricultural teacher in
the public schools has been retained
in the capacity of adviser to home
gardeners in this city during the sum-
mer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

He who lies down with dogs gets up
with fieas, as the proverb says, but the
plight Of the dogs remains unrecorded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Veteran Merchant Dies.

Madison-Richard R. Norton, SO
years old, for over forty years a prom
inent Madison merchant, died here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

He is the wisest man who knows
best how to hold his tongue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

When a man has nothing to talk
about but his dog we are sorry foE
the cur.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12
Menasha Gives s14,o71 to Red Cross

Menasha-The city of Menasha,
with population of 1000, contributed
S14,071 to the American Red Cross
fund. There were more than 1000 in
dividua1 subscribers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

Many a man who cares nothing for
art worships the portrait of the blonde
lady on a $40 gold piece.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-12

Celebrates Eighty-Fourth Birthday.
Neenah-F. T. Thompson, this city's
Oldest resident, has just celebrated his
eighty-fourth birthday anniversary. He
is in good health.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
RULES GIVEN OUT
FOR THRIFT ESSAYS
Medal to Be Awarded in District
Contest, Cash Prizes in
National.

Regulations governing the prize
essay contest on Thrift" as arranged
by the National Education Associa-
ton were today issued by Superin-
tendent OF Schools ThurstOn.
A medal will be awarded TO the
pupil writing the best essay in the
District. The best essays submitted
by students in the graded and high
schools here will be entered in the
national contest, in which cash prizes
are offered.
10 the high school pupil in the
United States writing the best essay,
$50 will be given, to the second and
third best, SIS, and to the fourth
NTH. sixth, seventh. and eighth BEST
$40 each.
First prize in the graded school
contest is S25: second prize, SIS; third
and fourth. SO each. and fifth, SIXTH
seventh, eighth, and ninth, 80 each.
The contest is open to pupils in
alI-schools, elementary, high, public,
and private, in the District. Essays
should be of less than 1000 words
and written on but one side OF the
paper.
A nom de plume should be used.
but the real name. school and Ngrade
should be submitted with the essay.
All essays must be written under
observation of a teacher on Monday,
April IL.
Supervising principals and princi-
pals of high schools will judge the
more worthy essays and submit them
to the office OF the Assistant Super
intendent of Schools by April 9.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
WOULD RESTRICT 'NEWSIES'
George A. Hall, Of New York, sus-
aests Legislation for District.

More stringent laws to control
newsboys were proposed by George 4.
Hall, secretary of the New York child
labor committee. addressing the Mon
day Evening Club in the Y. NJ. c. A.
last night.
Telling Of the evils to which the
newsboy is exposed in Me- York. Mr..
Hall asked for new laws in Washi ig-
ton to TX the minimum age for ne rs
boys at fourteen. make the time II nit
for the appearance of newsboys on
the streets at s o'clock p. m. inst. Rd
Of 10 o'clock, prevent the entrai ce
into saloons OF newsboys and hire a
supervising officer under the direc-
ton of school officials.
During the period allotted to Ques-
tins. Judge Milton Strasburger ques-
toned the speaker as TO the evils of
newspaper selling in the District De-
Tending the District, he said newsboys
under fourteen seldom were seen on
the streets. because of the compulsory
school law. The drug evil. he said,
is not apparent among Washington
newsboys as in New York. and Wash
ington boys were not permitted to sell
papers without parental permission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
LEGAL NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS. d.
e. Washington. ID. g, March s. 1911
Sealed proposals will be received at this
office, Room 500. District Building. until
O'Clock p. M. Tuesday. April }, 1911. for
furnishing and delivering during the fiscal
wear beginning July l.. 1917, and ending
June 30 1918. for use OF the various
branches OF the Government OF the District
Of Columbia supplies as follows: station
cry: school books; furniture and house fur
nishinRs: tInWare and hardware: rubber
stamps; plumbing supplies: groceries and
proyisions: boots and shoes; drugs. chemi-
Gals laboratory supplies, etc: paints and
brushes; lumber; meats. FISH and poultry
dry goods; ice; electrical supplies; saddlery
ana wheelwright supplies: kindergarten
supplies; laundry work: automobile sup
piles: oils and lubricants; Photographic
1lppiies; hags: athletic goods and play
ground equipment. Form OF proposal.
specifcatIons and necessary informa ton
NAV be obtained from the Purchasing Of
ncer ID. c. Room $50 District Building.
In applying specify the class OF supplies
for which forms are desired. OLIVER
P, NEWMAN, LOUIS BRowNLOw.
CHARLES W. KUTz. Commissioners. D. C.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
LEGAL NOTICES
Coarad H. symeNand James Franei.
Smith, Attorneys

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRIcT OF COLUMBIA, holding = Dfs-
trict Court. In re: the widening Of the mi
Colorado avenuel. in the District Of Co
lumbia- District Court No. 1891. Notice
Is hereby given that the Commissioners Of
Of q s.eiioa isSs 20 sse.Uu 'G Gsss
Inclusive. Of the code Of law for the Dis-
trict OF Columbia. have fled q petition In
land nscessary for the widening OF the mi
nor street known as Pfney Branch road
Colorado avenue). from Montsgus street
%dh ui sixty rp1s Ss Of Co
lumbia, as shown on. plat or map fled
with the said petition. as part thereof. and
disinterested men. not related to any per-
son interested in these proceedings and not
in the service or employment Of the District
summoned by the United states marshal
for the District OF Columbia 20 aesess the
damages each owner Of land to be taken
may sustain BY reason OF the widening OF
the said minor street. and the -condemna-
tion Of the land necessary for the purposes
thereof. and to assess ss benefits resulting
ages. Including the expenses Of these pro-
ceedfngH. upon each lot or part OF lot or
parcel Of land in the square or block in
and upon each lot part of lot or parcel OF
ground In the squares or blocks confront-
Ing the said square. which win be benefited
the said jury may ind said lots. parts OF
lots or parcels Of land will be benefited A.
provided for In and by the aforesaid code
Of law. II II. BY the Court, this 18th day
Of March, A. d. 1911. ORDERED. That all
persons having any interest In thess pro-
ceedings be, and they are hereby. warned
and commanded to appear IN this Court on
or before the 9th day OF April. A. d. 1917
at ten o'clock a. m. and continue In at
tendance until the Court shall have made
Its final order ratifying and confirming tbs
award Of damages and the assessment OF
benefits of the jury to be empaneled and
sworn herein: and II is further ORDERED.
That a copy of this notice and order Be
published twice q week for two successive
weeks in the Washington Evening star.
The Washington Times. and the Washing
ton Herald. newspapers published in the
said District. commencing at least ten days
before the said day Of April 9Th. A. ID. 1AI.
II Is further ORDERED. That a copy o.
this notice and order be served by the
United States marshal. or his deputies.
upon each Of the owners Of the fee Of the
land to be condemned herein as may be
found by the said marshal. or his deputies.
within the District OF Columbia before the
said 9Th day OF April. A. ID. 1911. lSeaL)
BY the Court, WALTER I. MCCOY. Justice.
A true copy. Test: J. R. YOUNG. Clerk
BY F. F. CUNNINGHAM. ASH. Clerk.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-03-20
Female Domestics.
District Of Colunhla-

H0,6-One single woman for general house
work. Belgian only. SIS PM and home
1635I--One married single woman as cook
and for light housework- IS PW and home.
In family.
1Ot4s-One single woman or widow for general
hOusework. In family. No children per-
mitted. Green, tl2-il6 Pm. Exp, us-tao
Pm. Good home. German, Austrian
French, SYede, Swiss or American. TT. adv
lIso2-Ons 0nEle woman for general house.
work. No washing and ironing. Swede.
German or suitable colored woman. "a PW
and good home.
o4OS-One single or married woman for gen.
eral Homework No children. $40 Pm.
Short hours. Take washing home.
G320-One single woman for General house.
work. SIS PM and home.
lOS5s-One single woman for general house
work. SIS Pm and home, or can 90 home 1t
night. Usual hours.
AlSs-One single woman for general house
work: Z In family. Us Pm and home.
Usual hours.
lIbts-Ons single woman for general house.
work. White Es- Wages 10 be Arranged