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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
TEUTON FOOD PLOT VIA
SWEDEN Is EXPOSED
Traffic OF Recent Date Shown BY Pa
pers of Suspect Arrested In
Gotham.

New York, Dec. 22-Important docu-
ments said to reveal extensive food
traffic between the United States and
Germany through Sweden, were seized
by federal agents in Brooklyn when
they raided the apartments of Gustav
A. Meyers, purchasing agent for GER
tain German firms, and arrested him
as an alien enemy.
According to government agents,
some of the papers show Meyers
shipped to Germany foodstuffs valued
at hundreds of thousands of dollars
and that he had been in communica-
ton with Germany as recently as a
week ago.
Bank books showing deposits of
$4,000 to his credit also are said to
have been found.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
BoSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why use ordinary cough remedies,
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used so successfully for fifty-one
years in all parts of the United
States for coughs, bronchitis, colds
settled in the throat, especially lung
troubles. 1t gives the patient good
nights rest, free from coughing, with
easy expectoration in the morning,
gives nature a chance to soothe the.
infamed parts, throw off the disease,
helping the patient to regain his
health. Sold in all civilized countries.
80 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
FACTORIES ARE ASKED TO
SUSPEND TO SAVE FUEL
Michigan Concerns Requested To
Close Down For Period of
Week.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Fuel supplies
in Michigan have reached such a low
ebb that Administrator w. X. Prudden
has asked manufacturers in that
state to suspend operations Of indus
trial plants from midnight tonight un-
til midnight December 20. The only
exceptions are factories making war
munitions needed for prompt ship
ment
Mr. Pruddens request was con-
tanned in kilograms sent after a con-
ference here with Fuel Administrator
Garfield.
"A patriotic response and adaEta-
ton of within request may obviate is
suing positive orders covering a long
er period" the message said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
u-Boat Crew Captured at Sea.

Paris, Dec. 22.-TEe captain and II
members of the crew of the German
submarine which destroyed the old
cruiser Cha teaurnault were captured
by French torpedo boats, according to
details received. The Chateaurenault
IVES escorting several ships when at
tackled The torpedo struck the star
board engine. French torpedo boats
bombarded the submarine which quick
ly disappeared, reappearing a NOM
ent later on the left. Gunners on the
cruiser fired as q second torpedo
struck the shin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
MORE GERMAN U-BOATS
BEING BAGGED BY ALLIES
Secretary Daniels Confirms Statement
of Lloyd George Regarding Sink
ings and Captures.

Washington, Dec. 22-Secretary
Daniels has confirmed Lloyd Georges
announcement that more German u
boats are being bagged by the AL
lies. While not disclosing figures or
the extent of American participation
in the sinkings or captures, Daniels
confidently predicted that the submar.
inc will fail in it's purpose.
While cautioning that ship losses
from submarine attacks will continue
to rise and fall, he added:
"You may be sure that we are get
ting more and more submarines"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
New Loan Rumor False.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Denying re-
ports that the next Liberty Loan,
March Is, would be for $4,000, OOO, 900
at AZ per cent, Secretary McAdoo de-
clared such rumors "mischievous and
hurtful'' The report is wholly un-
founded" said McAdoo. 81 wish l
could make the patriotic newspaper
men in America realize how mischiev-
Gus and hurtful to the interests of the
country such speculative stateIs ents
are. When a decision has been reach.
ed about the next Liberty Loan it will
he officially announced"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
SHIP PROGRAM IN
HANDS OF HURLEY.
CHAIRMAN, BEFORE SENATE COM
MITTEE, ASSUMES RESPONSE
BILITY FOR SUCCESS.
OUTLINES PROGRESS MADE
States That Only One Vessel Has
Been Finished Up To Date But
Outlook For Future lc More
Hopeful.

Washington, Dec 22.-Full RESPONSE
bility for the success or failure of the
governments shipbuilding program
was shouldered by Chairman Hurley
of the shipping board, testifying at the
Senate commerce committees investi-
cation of delays in ship construction
Called as the first witness Mr.. Hur-
ley admitted that there have been de-
lays, but declared that the recent re-
organization of the boards emergency
fleet corporation for the first time
gives the chairman of the board prop
er authority and fixes responsibility
where it belongs. "The dual organiza-
ton of the board and the corporation, -
he said, "has been done away with
and the present general manager of
the corporation answers directly to
the chairman"
Accepts Blame If Plans Fail.
After testifying that he personally
approved and accepted all ships con-
tracts as president of the emergency
fleet corporation, Mr.. Hurley was ques-
toned by Senator Harding.
Cali the finances Of this big pro-
gram rest in your hands,"
eyes, sir"
mot in the hands OF the shipping
board?"
"No, sir"
''Then, if the whole thing fails, it
will be your fault?''
Absolutely" said Hurley firmly.
New Legislation Not Needed.
TThe present organization" Mr..
Hurley said, lis the only way that
ships can be built. We do not need
additional legislation. If the head of
the institution does not build ships it
is because of his inefficiency and not
because of faults of the organization"
From Mr.. Hurley and from John A.
Donald, who has been a member of the
board since it's creation, the commit
tee drew a long story of the troubles
of the board and the fleet corporation
starting with the row at the outset
between William Denman, first chair
man of the board, and Major General
Goethals, first general manager of the
feet corporation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
ITALIANS ASSUME
NEW OFFENSIVE
HAMMERING TEUTON ARMY IN
BRILLIANT ATTACKS MEET
WITH SUCCESS.
EFFORT IS DETERMINED ONE
Ally Forces Maintain Recaptured Posi-
tons Near Monte AsoIone In Face
of Terrific Artillery Fire-Brit-
ish Front Quiet.

London, Dec 22.-The Italians on
the northern line between the Piave
and Brenta rivers, have ceased defen-
sive warfare against attacks of Aus
tro-Germans and assumed the offensive
with signal successes on several Sec
tors.
Attacking positions which the enemy
had captured near Monte Asolone, Gen
eral DiaZ's troops have gained a con-
siderable portion of terrain and held it
notwithstanding terrific artillery fire
which was turned on them.
Berlin Tells of Action.
The German war office, in endeavor-
ing to belittle success of the offensive,
which it asserts was repulsed, shows
that the effort of the Italians was a
determined one, the troops to the west
of Monte Asolone delivering seven at
tacks against the enemy front.
Admission is made in the German
communication that Italians have TAX
en- the initiative in fighting on Ponte
Pertica and Monte Solarolo, but it is
declared their attacks on these sectors
as on Monte Asolone, were without
success.
Quiet on British Front.
Comparative quietude prevails on
the British front in France and Bel
GUM and along the French line run
ming from the region of st. Quentin
to the Swiss border, except for bonn
bardments and minor infantry opera
tions.
From the Verdun region to Hart
mansweilerkoff, in Alsace, the artillery
activity has been pronounced on vari-
Gus sectors.
German Forces Tripled.
With the French Armies in North
ern Italy, Dec. ga careful compila-
tion of the strength and disposition of
the tremendous Austro-German forces,
which, originally concentrated for the
Italian offensive probably, have been
augmented by troops from the Russian
front, has just been completed by the
French military authorities.
The summary shows that between
the middle of November and the mid
die of December the bulk of the enemy
forces has been steadily shifted from
the lower Piave line to the sector be-
tween Vicor on the upper Piave and
the Asiago plateau, the part that is
held by the French-until forces now
trying to battle their way into the
northern Italian plains have been near
ly tripled
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
BLAMES PROHIBITION
FOR SUGAR SHORTAGE
Before Senate Investigating
Committee.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Prohibition
was blamed for part of the sugar
shortage by George M. Ralph of the
food administration in his testimony
in the senate investigation.
Dropping of the use of liquor by
soldiers and sailors and their natural
turning to soft drinks and candy that
require so much sugar, had added
greatly to consumption.
The spread in the states of prohibit
ton by local option has made steady
increase in the consumption of sugar,
he said.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
A Foolish Query.

'In a certain Office building ] saw
the other day a placard posted near
the elevator, calling attention to the
necessity of conserving coal, and
stating that in view Of such need:
"Our elevator service will be re-
duced. Our lighting service will be re-
duced."
At the bottom of which some tenant
had feelingly written:
"Will our rent be reduced, tooY'-
Boston BoSt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
To Probe Stockyard Labor.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-The federal medi-
alton board will investigate the labor
SITUATION at the Chicago stock yards.
Threats of the 10000 employees at the
stockyards to strike unless packers
meet their demands brought Secretary
of Labor Wilson and board members
here. They held an informal confer
ence, preliminary to the session. The
hearing will be secret, Max Lowen-
thai. secretary, announced. The pack
ers' side will be the first presented.
Packers denied that there was any
cause for the board holding hearings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Palo Alto, Cal, Dec. 22.-Prof. Ern

est w. Pioneer, professor of mathema-
tisc at Stanford university, was found
dead in the kitchen OF his home with
a big shotgun wound in his breast. A
shotgun, with which the wound was
evidently inflicted, lay nearby. The
police believe Pioneer committed sui
eide. Professor Pioneer was of German
birth and before America entered the
war was a strong defender of Ger
many's cause. In recent months, how
ever, he has been silent, moody and
respondent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Minneapolis Bank Is Robbed.

State Bank, 1419 Washington avenue
south, was held UP and robbed of $5,-
500 Friday by three bandits, whose
plans worked out so perfectly that two
policemen standing directly across the
street, suspected nothing until the
robbers had escaped in an automobile
and the bank officials, locked in the
vault shouted for help.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
CUTICURA HEALS SORE HANDS
That Itch, Burn, Crack, Chap and
BIeed-Trial Free.

In wonderfully short time in most
cases these fragrant, super-creamy
emollients succeed. Soak hands on re-
firing in the hot suds of Cuticura Soap,
dry and rub Cuticura Ointment into
the hands for some time. Remove sur
plus Ointment with soft tissue paper.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Clothes and Mental Attitude.

Clothes do help the mental attitude
more than many realize. Let us not
fail to take advantage of this means
of keeping ourselves we'll balanced, Of
keeping emotions under control, now
and all through the time that our men
are fighting SO valiantly, so surely, for
our safety and the safety Of those who
shall come after us.-Exchange.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Don't send Food to Soldiers.

Washington, Dec. 22-The Council
of National Defense has requested
friends and families of soldiers not to
send them food. An abundant supply
is being furnished in the camps and
environments, the council said, and a
large quantity of privately sent food
is being wasted. In some cases food
has been spoiled, and it is feared it
may endanger the health of the men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Peru Put EMBARGO or Fecd stuffs.

Lima, Peru, Dec. 22-The exporta-
ton of foodstuffs necessary for home
consumption is prohibited by bill
adopted by the senate. Sugar is the
chief product exported from Peru.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
SparInu Him.

Butter is high dearie," ventured
the economical husband.
81 know it. So shut your eyes"
"Eh?'
"And then you won't see how much
I have to put on your toast"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Germans Iavino for sammies.

Berne, Dec. 22.-The Germans are
boasting that they intend to seek out
American troops on the west front and
'tgive them lesson" according to
Bulgarian officers now here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Cleveland Bank Robbers Get $4,000

Cleveland, Dec 22.-Bandits held up
and robbed the East SEVENTEEN street
branch of the Garfield Savings banks
and escaped with $4,000 in money in
an automobile. The driver of the ban
dit automobile was captured by the
police an hour otter the robbery The
driver said the robbers employed him
to drive them to tho bank and that he
did not know their identity
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
100000 More for Belgium.

Washington, Dec. 22-Two million
dollars more loaned to Belgium
brought the total of American credits
to that country to 10000, 900. Credits
to all Allied countries now aggregate
$685., 900,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Never Repeat Mistakes.

If you are human being you make
mistakes. If you are a wise one you
do not make the same one twice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
Rather Mixed.

81 would not dignity that charge
with my notice."
mo, suppose a reply wouldn't an
swer."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
The Iona Farewell.

Fresh-Did he kiss his girl Goodbye
Soph-No, he kissed her $50 long
that I began to get nervous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27

The Ouinine That Does Not Effect Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative
Bromo Ouinine can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing IN the head There
Is only one "Bromo Quinine." u. w. GROVES
signature is on boz. 80c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27

When a man feels like swearing
then silence Is golden.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-27
3 INDICTED ON RIOT CHARGE
GRAND JURY ACTION FOLLOWS
ST. PAUL STREET CAR RIOT.
Manahan, Keller and McGrath Must
Answer to Serious Charge Follow
ing Speeches at Meeting.

ST. Paul, Dec 22.-As an aftermath
of the demonstration In Rice Park, ST.
Paul, December 2, and the disorders
charging rioting has been returned
against James A. Manahan, counsel for
the Nonpartisan league; Oscar E. Kel-
Ter, ST. Paul's Commissioner of Pub
lie Works, and Thomas J. McGrath,
state representative from ST. Paul.
In it's final report, drafted after
hearing 70 witnesses, the Ramsey
county grand jury also censured Sc
verely the st. Paul police department
for it's failure to quell the riots.
Organized labor, as such, is alb
solved from blame for the disturb
ances, in the jury's report.
Riots Followed Meeting.
The three men indicted all spoke at
the Rice park meeting. 1t was insme-
diately following that meeting that
the rioting which resulted in injury
to more than 40 trainmen, the damag-
ing Of a score of cars and a complete
tie-up of the city's transportation sys.
tenn for the night, started
Law Provides Heavy Penalty.
The three men are indicted under
the statutes entitled Grimes against
the public peace" Persons who shall
be guilty of riot, or of participating
therein, by being present, or by insti-
eating, promoting or aiding the same,
are punishable under the statutes
Punishment ranges from one year to
five years Imprisonment or fine from
$3.50 to $1,000 or both imprisonment
and fines, according to degree of riot.
ing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
ICHTHYOL PLANT
PERMIT ISSUED


The Naphthiol Manufacturing com
pany, 2jlO South Robinson avenue, will
soon be located in its new home on
Poplar avenue, adjoining the cast side
Of the Santa Fee railroad rlpht-ol way
The permit for the erection Of ,hc
building which will cost $500OO. was
issued from the office ~ the building
inspector today
Ichthyol Chief Product.
The company's chief product is the
manufacture Of drug which takes tht
place OF chthyol which before the war
was imported from Germany
F. G. Thlelc, chemist OF the company
and one OF the stockholders, said today
that as far as he knew his company
was the only ono in the United States
which had learned the process OF TAX
ing that needed drug from crude OIL
They will operate also a gasoline re-
iiney
williams President.
The officers OF the company are J.
p Williams, president II {. HYDE
vice president; f. {. Thicc, chemist,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
For Itching Torture

There Is one remedy that seldom fails
10 stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation and that makes the skin soft,
clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcomea all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, PIN.
pies, rnsheS blackheads, in most cases
give way TO zemo. Frequently minor
blemlshes disappear overnight Itching
usually stops Instantly 2emo is a safe,
antiseptc liquid, clean, easy 10 use and
dependable. II costs only Csc; an extra
large bottle, Sl00 II will not stain, Is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins
Thek. ". Rose Co., Cleveland. y
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
Farm Congress Is
Strong for Suffs
and Water Wagon

SPRINGFIELD, Mo Oct 26-Thc
Farmers National Congress closed 4
iour-day session here last night by pass
ng resolutions urging national suffrage
and prohibition, and pledging support to
he government in the conduc, Of the
war. At the same time, however, a reso-
ution asked that farm labor be ex-
-mpted in the draft in,oiar as possible
II order that farms respond 90 the
demand for food for war purposes.
The convention also denounced war
oroftecrs, advocated tax on excess war
profit, better rural education and et-
iectivt government marketing work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
RUB RHEUMATISM
PAIN FROM SORE,
Aching JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small
trial bottle of old
"St. Jacobs Oil"
What's Rhcumati,m2 Pain only

WHAT'S kncuinailNW' ram only
Stop drugglng Not one case in
fifty requires internal treatment Rub
soothina penetrating "St Jacobs Or
directly upon the tender spot" and re.
lief comes instantly st Jacobs Oil
is a harmless rheumatism and Scialicn
liniment which never disappoints and
cannot burn the skin
Timber up Quit complaining Ge,
q small trial bottle from your drug
glst, and in just moment you'll be
free from rheumatic and sciatlc
pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling
Don't suiicrl Relief awaits YOU Old
honest "St Jacobs OIL" has cured mil
lions Of rheumatism sufferers in the
last half century, and is lust as good
FOR 'cialica, neuralgia lumbago. back
ache, 'sprainS and swelling ADV
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
Neighbors Mix
in Police Court
Following Trial
Bud Crawford Gets Angry
When Fined Hits Witness,
Fined Again,

The most eNCltlnC momCnt m the ma
nlclpal couafN several months occurred
at the moriEAf session today when
Bud" Crawfold. charged with assault
on K. 4. klrkwood, struck the com
planning witness after Judge Mitchell
had fined him Crawford $40 and
costs
Men Are Neighbors
Crawford a former deputy sheriff.
lives at 1874 East Thirteenth street and
kirkwood Is his ncXl door uelphDor.
For years, according to the testimony
IN police court today there has hccu
hard feeling existing between them
The trouble which resulted u traw-
totds arrest arose over dividing
fence k,rkwood tcstlfynp in court
this morning that Crawford cursed HIM
and went into his house to get gun
Crawford denied the charge. but as
serted lhat.kirkwood recently poisoned
Two Of his pigs Judge Mitchell told
Crawford to conirne his testimony to
facts He then denied I'm toto Kirk
woods testimony Judge Mitchell tined
Crawford $40 and costs and krkwood
smiled
Fined $40 and Costs
As kirkwood started past Crawford.
The latter struck him and the two
.linched kirkwoods glasses falling off
turing the tuSScl After being sep
arated by police officers, Judge Mitch
Ell called Crawford before the bar OF
Justice again and fined him SlO for
contempt OF court. Another complaint
charging assault was then filed against
Crawford
II will probably be tried in municipal
court this afternoon.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
Ernest Egert.

and Guy f. Shields OF Kansas City
secretary
A building permit wa, also ISSUED
today for the erection ol two-Nory
brick and concrete factory at 1875
West Noble avenue which will be oc-
cupled ON completion by the Cool Cola
company
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
WILSON TO CAST VOTE
en- IN JERSEY ELECTION

WASHINGTON. Oct 26.-President
Wilson will go to Princeton November
to vote in the New Jersey state
legislative elections Secretary Tumul-
v reiterated today the president would
axe no part in the New York municipal
lection
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26

SURGEONS agree that in cases OF
-uts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds. the
FIRST TREATMENT is most inn
'ortant When an EFFICIENT anti
optic is applied promptly there is no
LANCER Of infection and the wound be-
rms to heal at once For use on man
" beast. BOROZONF is the IDEAL
SNTISEPTlC and HEALING AGENT
Guy it now and be ready for an emer
pncy Price 25c, Soc, Sl00 and $50
sold by Westfall Drug Co.-Adv
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
Scouts Raise Thirtv-two Millioon

NEW YORK, Oct 26-Thc Bov
scouts Of America campaign on behalf
u the second Liberty loan had resulted
n subscriptions totallmg S2O2j,55O
nday
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26

Thousands of Boys Suits and Overcoats
that are bright and clever in style and
honest in fabric and construction. They
shield the boy from wintry blasts, and do
not tax the parents purse. Our values
count more now than ever before. That's
why this should be your store for boys
clothing We add dimes to the buying
power Of every dollar you have to spend.
Try our claims by the facts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-26
CiTYBRIEFS'

Delegates Named--tiOvernor williams
has named Campbell Russell state cor
porlton commissioner and Fred Park
inson, state examiner, Rs oklahoma 4
representatives. at congress NJ states
To- BE- held iu Atlanta November l2 This
congress- viii meet with u Wow to ollm.
mating double taxation, which Is a 70
suit Ol thn Conflct u aome alalo llewA