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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Married

Miss Nell Keith of this city and
Mr.. Walter Sturtevant of st. Paul
were married at the home of the
brides sister, Mrs. Elmer Conner, in
st. Paul last Wednesday. The young
people are both we'll and favorably
known here. and have the congratu-
lations and best wishes of host of
friends. They will make their home,
this fall, in Minneapolis, where Mri
Sturtevant is engaged as teacher in
one Of the public schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

to become slightly wearisome. To
add to the pleasure of the occasion
all the mosquitoes in this section of
the country were modified around
our camp and | had to keep one arm
swinging in self defense.
The drill work is progressing slow
ly; the officers constantly tell us that
we are the most hopeless material
to make soldiers out of that they
ever encountered, but [ think that
the same line of talk is handed out
to all recruit companies; it is part of
the system of instruction.
There is great activity in the build.
ing line here but the humble pri-
Yates are not told what it is all
about If the Ensign-Webefg Co.
could supply all the lumber that is
being brought in, 1 fear Old Dewey
would have to work night and day to
make the deliveries. Supplies of all
kinds are brought in by the carload.
| noticed a carload of potatoes on
the track this morning, but they
wont last long.
This is essentially a mans world
we are living in here-we see very
little of the refinement that a scat
terlng of feminine characters pro.
vide. We occasionally see some
women and children around the Of
f1cers quarters, but of course we are
not allowed to approach very close
to those sacred precints while we
are only privates. We will certain
ly appreciate the charms Of the fair
sex when we get back into civiliza-
ton again.
An order has just come to "fall
in'' so. will close, with kind regards
to all who inquire.
Yours,
Wilbur
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
twenty-five Years Ago, Aug. 4, 1881

The gas company have now 25S
gas lights in operation.
Hon. M. A. Fulton of Hudson
died suddenly at his home there
this morning.
The Hammond Driving Park will
be opened Wednesday with an elab-
crate program.
E. H. Daniels has nearly complet-
ed a new house near the residence
of Samuel Wales.
George Fortune is moving into
his house near the mill, just vacat-
ed by Mr.. Armstrong.
Will Linehan Of Troy, aged %
years was drowned while bathing
in Twin Lakes Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
In Days Of Yore
items From The River Falls Journal
Files Of Thirty-Six and Twenty
Five Years Ago
Thirty Six Years Ago, Aug, 4 1881

VIM. Anderson has been appoint
ed postmaster at FL Paso.
The livery and sale stable of VIM
Wells was burned last Friday night
D. S. M. Davis, one of the early
settlers of River Falls, died Satur'
day.
The partnership heretofore exist
ing between M. Anderson and ]. E
Johnson in the hardware business,
has been dissolved. Mr.. Anderson
will continue the business.
Grin Lord of this place, while
driving through the streets of Hud'
son Monday, collided with run
away team and was thrown from his
carriage, but wa not seriously
hurt.
w. H. Woods team ran away Sat
urday evening, striking the carriage
of Sheriff Lord and throwing Mr..
Lord to the street, dislocating his
right ankle and fracturing b o
bones near the ankle joint.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Pierce COunty's First
Call In New Army

= = = &
you are hereby notified that
pursuant to the act of Congress
approved May Is, 1917, you are *
called for military service of the =
y United States by this local board
from among those persons e
whose registration cards are
within the jurisdiction of the 3
local board. =
Your serial number is (desig- =
nated) and your order number is =
3 (designated). You will report +
at the office of this local board =
for physical examination" =
The foregoing is a copy of the
notice that has been placed in +
the mail this week in Ellsworth,
setting the machinery in motion +
for the first physical examination
for draft. =
y y y
Pierce county must furnish 1863
men as it's quota for the first army
to be drafted under the CONSUMPTION
act. This is the official quota furn-
ished to County Clerk o. J. Hohle.
The exemption board was in session
the fore part of the week listing all
Pierce county men in the order of
their priority in the draft. The ex-
emptfOn boards are required to call
for examination double the number
of the quota to be furnished and
therefore the first 1913 men drawn
have been notified by letter to re-
port on Friday, Saturday and Mon
day, August 3, and for examin-
alton. Failure of tiers to reach
those drawn in no ways exempts.
them from appearing on the dates
shown on their notification cards.
Everyone should make it a point to
find out if they have been drawn and
their position in the list The list
of the 1913 who are to report is print
ed elsewhere in this issue of the
Record. This list is substantially the
same as that printed in this paper
last week.
Persons called for examination are
given seven days in which to claim
exemptions. Ten days are allowed
after filing claim for exemption to
file proof of same. Claims for indust-
rial Gncluding agriculture) exemp-
tions are not decided by the local
board must be made to the district
board. All blanks necessa~-- for
these claims can be had from local
board
The local board is made up of the
following gentlemen: Sheriff Toby
Halvorson, County Clerk o. J. Hohle,
Dr. A. w. Lumley, and E. w. Camp
bell of Ellsworth, f. M. White Of
River Falls, w c. Condit of Rock
Elm, and George Fox of Spring
Valley.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Resolutions

Whereas, The Supreme Ruler of
the Universe saw fit to remove from
olr midst on the 30th day Of June,
our beloved brother, Howard D.
Stewart, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the officers
and members Of Court Kinnickinnic
No. 80, United Order Of Foresters,
extend our heartfelt sympathy to
the bereaved family in this their
hour Of affection.
Committee,
c.. L. Thomson
w. K. Nobel
Mrs. C. Malberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Co. c. 10 Texas

Orders have been received by Co.
C, Wisconsin National Guard, to
leave Hudson Friday for the train
ing camp at Camp Douglas and prep
arations are now being made for the
departure. Among the River Falls
boys in this company are Weyland
Oligney, Archie and Hector Morrow,
Herbert Vlieland, Howard Larson,
Earl Currier, George Lowell and Ed.
Daley. The Wisconsin Division, it
is expected, will soon leave for Texas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Harry Hurlburs Stricken

Harry Hurlburt formerly Of this
city, suffered stroke Of paralysis at
his home in Winona. Mimi, ! t
week and is in a very serious condi-
ton. Mr.. Hurlburt was engaged in
the job printing business in River
Falls, leaving h for Winona,
where he has since conducted a larg e
plant with great success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

258 Roy Junkman, Ellsworth
458 Clifford Arneson, Gilman
1896 Barney n. Yanisch, Salem
854 OIuf Lund, Marte1I
1895 Edward Matzek, River Falls
1855 Erwin Cudd, Spring Lake
783 Clarence Q. Weeks, Maiden
Rock
1913 Martin soIveson, Union
1852 Fred CarIeson, Union
1117 Edw. w. TayerIie, River Falls
1872 John E. Weideman, Spring
Valley
1748 Roy Biomstrom, Plum City
837 Chas. F. Jennings, Spring
337 Aug. L. Gilbert; EImwood
676 John z. Bergman, NJ. Rock
275 Raj p. Munger, Ellsworth
500 Carl A. Kittieson, Spg. Valley
1885 HanIey |: Johnson, River Falls
564 John E. Brown, Bay City
o45 Harry j. VIM, Oak Grove
500 Sias 0. johnson, Hartand
1867 John Anders, Rock Elm
536 Henry. Thompson, Gilman
1895 Harry P. Peterson, Spg Lake
SAB Harry A. Anderson, HartIand
1926 JOS. E. BIomgren, Ellsworth
1879 Levi r. Johnson, TrimbeIIe
1887 Harley E. Simpson, River Falls
794 Dodge r. Weeks, Maid. Rock
1892 Walter r. WenzeI, TrimbeIe
755 George F. Ben, Maiden Rock
10Y VIM Nash, Diamond Bluff
1916 Benjamin Lawrence, Spring
Valley
1868 Harold Rockstad, spg. Valley
1869 Thos. Farrell, Salem
6f6 Reuben S. Peterson, Hartland
373 Marcus Evenson, FL Paso
1875 Reuben w. johnson, TrimbeIIe
1866 L. c. Alexander, Rock Elm
US Ben 3. Levitt, Maiden Rock
486 Melvin Hammer, Gilman
692 Albert w. Fischer, Maid. Rock
600 Frank L. Knapp, Hartland
$40. Frank p. Finstad, MarteII
1889 Louis johnson, Spring Valley
1852 George V. KIIan, TrimbeIIe
SOY Julius JuIson, Gilman
800 Chas. n. BaDour, Elnnwood
437 Clarence w. Watkins, Ell Paso
1924 VIM. Morson, Rock Elm
GOA Chas. E. Lewis, HartIand
43 AdoIph Kohl, Clifton
1863 Louis j. GILES, Union
1913 Fred w. Lubbock, Spring Valley
1864 Tyrus J. Luneer, River Falls
1866 Fred 3. Hanson, River Falls
924 John A. Meier, Oak Grove
420 oscar S. Peterson, Ell Paso
1914 Fred j. MaIveg, Prescott
1873 Chas. c. Hines, River Falls
5f4 Nelson E. Logan, Gilman
433 VIM. M. Traynor Fl Paso
1929 Math. Sagestetter, Rock Elm
10 John {. Reed, Bay City
1045 Chas. A. Corcoran, River Falls
1881 Edw. Bartesch, River Falls
1705 Reuben z. Peterson, TrimbeIIe
1881 Michael Schmidt, Rock Elm
1885 Harvey Larson, TrimbeIe
487 John c. Hanson, Spring Valley
1882 Blaine z. Craine, Rock Elm
1923 Leonard {. Mercer, Rock Elm
continued on page g
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

cal action is taken by the Govern
ment, independent Of the suits, no
relief can be promised from exist
ing high prices.
Last week l passed q soldier in
uniform on the street, walking in
the same direction. Nothing dis
tinguished him from hundreds of
other soldiers excepting two gold
stars which he wore on his kahki
suit, for shoulder straps: 1t was
Gorgas, Surgeon General of the
Army, the man who drove mosqui-
toes out of Panama, and who now
has one of the most responsible po-
sitions in the army. One day over
four years ago, five men climbed
Togogo Hill, which is located on
Togogo Island a few miles West of
Panama out in the Pacific. The
party included Colonel Gorgas,
then on the Panama Commission,
Congressman Lenroot, Nelson, and
the writer, from Wisconsin, a n d
Burton Bayley, we'll known maya
zine writer who formerly lived in
our state. General Gorgas, stop
ped and said he we'll remembered
our climb on that occasion and also
that it was the hottest trip he ever
made up that hill. He spoke of his
work here in Washington which was
undertaken at the Presidents re-
quest, after Gorgas had practically
agreed to go to Ecuador to look af'
ter Government health conditions
there. The care of all of our boys
in this country and in France will
rest with the quiet man who de-
stroyed the most active foe ever
found in the tropics, yellow fever
and thereby made possible the Pan
anna Canal. Needless to add, he
has the confidence of every man in
the army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
NOTICE

The business meeting of the La
dies Improvement League will be
held in the City Hall, Monday, Aug.
6, at 3 o'clock P. M. Please notice
the change Of hour and be sure and
come.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Badger Water Meters

If you want one we will sell you
one guaranteed standard. Plumbing
shop, Odd Fellow Bldg. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
Old Academy Girls Picnic

The Annual Picnic Of the Old Acao.
envy Girls will be held Thursday
Aug. 16, 1917, at the Lodge in Glen
Park, this city. Let all resident
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

uldI plSdCHIlS oC1 V1OC'
6:30-B. Y. P. u.
EEK l1L LUTHERAN
Regular church services at 1920
a. m. next Sunday, by Rev. N. L..
METHODIST CHURCH
1O:0O-Sunday school
11:00-Preaching ervice,
A cordial invitation to all.
G. A. Bird, Pastor.
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Morning service.
Sunday school Immediately fol-
lowing the morning service at l1:45.
Midweek service Wednesday, 1880
p. m.
A cordial welcome to all.
ELMER WILLIS SERL. Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02
At The Churches

BAPTIST CHURCH
1O:00-Sunday school.
Irregular preaching service
6:3O-B. Y. P. u.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

members accept this notice as per-
sonal invitation.
Remember the date and be sure
and come or send response.
Mrs. Sarah Tozer,
Acting Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-08-02

cal action is taken by the Govern
ment, independent Of the suits, no
relief can be promised from exist
ing high prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26
SENATOR MEANS BILL.

At the last session of congress il
 was proposed by Senator Mclean o1 this state that authority be given tc
 members of the cabinet and chairmen of important federal commissions to appear upon the floor of both branches of congress with the idea of keeping those bodies better informed upon questions before them. to establish a closer relation between the legis1a- = tive and administrative branches of the government and to facilitate bus mess in general. It is believed that such would result in a better under standing of all matters upon which congress is expected to act, and it would give a decided advantage to the cabinet members or commission heads who are anxious to get favor able action upon their recommenda- tions.
 The idea did not meet. with such favor when presented that there ap- peared to be any likelihood of it's adoption. It was sidetracked in the mass of war legislation that was be- fore congress. and it is uncertain how the cabinet members and others i'm volved will look upon the plan. It would bring about a big change in their work and mean no little en- croachment upon their time, even though 1t would give them an oppor- tunity to explain matters far more thoroughly than is now provided for. If this was the policy of the adminis- tration. instead of keeping the ad- ministrative and legislative branches about as far apart possible, some success might be anticipated. There are reasons for believing that it will not meet with administrative favor, but Senator Mclean is determined to keep the matter alive because he be- Heves there is merit therein and it is proper that he should be desirous of pushing it to a decision one way or the other.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26

vinced Germany that 1t is time to throw back that menace. Germany has been calling out it's boys and old men. besides those who were pre- viously declared physically unfit. It i1as at the same time been putting forth its best troops along the west ern front and in spite of the new classes which have been brought out it finds it necessary to call upon those soldicrs doing duty on the northern Russian front to stem the Italian tide which threatens to inundate Austria.
 Russia of course has not been the cause of taking the army or any re- Inducements away from the Riga section. except that Germany realizes that nothing serious can be antici- pAted from that country in the way of an offensive as long as the pres ent political muddie continues. But Russia should realize nevertheless that it is provided with a great opportu- nifty for not only helping itself but ,ef making up for some of its short comings in the past by getting it's re- ing Germany that it can still be fg- ured on as 8 factor in the war.
 Italy manifests confidence in its ability to hold back the combined forces. The British and French are giving Germany some anxious days on tie western front and If Russia could administer the blow that it is capable of, the day of peace, which certain factions in that country are calling for, would be greatly hastened.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26
GET YOUR BOND TODAY.

The response which the people have been making this week to the appeals for Liberty loan subscriptions Shows that there has been an awakening in the interest. that. it is realized that 1t is the time for everyone to come forward and do his part and that while it means a contribution to the advancement of the day when peace will be declared. 1t also means that an opportunity is offered for making a sound and profitable investment.
 The people are already paying out large sums because of the high cost of living. They are also being called upon to do their part in furnishing the money which the government is been steadily increasing and there Is no certainty that the limit has now been reached. It is far preferable, however, that the money of the peo- pie should be loaned to the govern ment with the certainty that it will be repaid with interest than it Is to furnish the same amount of money through the channels of taxation from which only an indirect benef1t can be realized. The one sensible thing to do is to buy the bonds and get the benefit, and at the same time a val uable lesson in thrift.
 There remain only today and to- morrow in which to take advantage of this opportunity offered by the gov- ernment. There can. be no subscrip- tions received after Saturday.. Lib- erty bond day has had a tremendous Influence upon those who have been debating the question but there are great many more who should rise to their responsibilities and make cer- tain that the subscriptions will go far beyond the five billion dollar mark Let the government know that the country stands soiidly behind it sand let the kaiser understand that we are going to back Uncle Sam to the limit If you haven't taken a bond, do so today,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Made in PackerviIle.

Mir Editor: The old cry Made in Germany, no more forever, as far as dye making is concerned and by starting a number of kettles on sul- phur colors for the use of the U. S. government yesterday. the old cry, Made in Packerville.'' leasors of the mill village have cosn- pleted one brick addition 80 by 40 feet and have started a number of kettles making dye outside, quickly to be followed by others.
 We are a, little bit proud that this cry Made in Germany has given way to Made in Packerville," and it is a source of considerable pleasure, this watching our brave boys in O. D uniforms marching by, that the dye used to color those uniforms was in Germany" or for that matter any where else.
 The future of this industry no one can even dream of, but one thing is sure, American brain pans have all ways contained a pretty good supply of gray mae eter when it gets to working and other things besides dye stnffs can step off that old worn out coat, Made in Germany" and let us hope more towns, more villages. and more cities will have industries spring up, born of necessity. it is true. bnt never to die, and may every town in Con necticut, yes. and all New England. have industries springing up that will like our own war baby, bear the stamp, Made in Packerville," at least in America
 C. B. MONTGOMERY.
 Packer, Conn.,, Oct. 25. 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26

B!anch in boiling water enc and a | alf minutes ard plunge for an in stant into cold water Pack into hot jars and pour in hot syrup made of three cups of sugar to four cups of water boiled until the sugar is dis position and sterilize 20 minutes in boiling water or 12 minutes in a water seal outfit, or eight minutes in steam pressure of five pounds. Remove jars from sterilfzer. fasten tops. wrap in paper and store in a cool
 Quince Jelly.-Wash the fruit, cut into quarters and remove any bad srots. Place in a preserving kettle, add a little water and cook to a pulp. Put the hot pulp into jelly bag to drain, and to each cup of juice add a cup of sugar. Let the juice boil a few minutes before adding the sugar then continue boiling until it thickens into drops on the edge of a spoon dipped into it. Pour into hot ster- iiized glasses and when cool cover with hot paraff1n.
 Quince juice may be mixed with juices of other fruits if desired to make a combination jelly.
 Quince Butter-Select fruit ripe but still firm and do not peel the fruit. Wash thoroughly and quarter and core. and put into a preserving kettle with a little water. Cook to a pulp and put this through a coian- der. To each cup of pulp use half a cup of sugar and stir constantly while boiling down to desired thickness. Then ad spices to taste. Pack Tn not sterilized glasses or jars and cover with hot paranin.
 Quince Marmalade.-One cup of grated quince. one cup of sugar and one cup of hot water. Dissolve the sugar in the hot water and boil for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-26
SWEDEN AND GERMANY.

Sweden has decided to hold itself tc strict neutrality, whfeh must be taken to mean the game kind of neutrality that it has been observing in the past including the sentiment which has been favorable to supplying Germany with needed goods even though 1t faces a shortage at home because of SO doing Tn view Of this position, it is difh- cult to understand why the people of that country, as shown by the news papers, should become indignant at whatever Germany does in the way of destroying Swedish vessels and talk ing Swedish lives whenever it sees At, as has recently occurred again in the North sea.
 Sweden has been one of the large sufferers among the neutral nations. dts shipping has been treated with no respect and the lives of it's sailors on merchantmen have been taken with no more regard than as if they were part of a crew Of an enemy warship. From the way in which that country has compiled with the demands of Germany and catered to its wants. it would indicate that it was in complete accord with German methods and acts regardless as to who was affected. even though Sweden might have reason to feel that it ought to receive some consideration for the help that it has been render ing and which ft says it cannot shut off,
 But as the facts stand Sweden from time to time is being treated with the same ruthlessness as other neutral nations. And yet it sticks fast to it's proclaimed policy. Germany is squeez- ing it with one hand while it strikes it murderous blows with the other but as long as 1t continues to protest without showing other resentment Sweden can expect nothing diff ferent Sweden is complaining about that which it has virtually condoned in the past