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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

The publishers Of Pierce and St.
Croix counties will meet in Hudson
next Saturday for the purpose OF
talking shop and discussing the best
way to meet the present high cost of
printing materials.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Albert Kaasen, a Spring Lake
farmer, doesn't approve of the
Journals attitude toward Senator
La Toilette. Kaasen writes as fol-
lows: Every brickbat flung at La
Toilette results in bouquet. Bob
is surely getting advertised. He is
a man devoted to peace, to true
democracy, not sham democracy
the kind that stiles free speech and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
The Richest Time

Speaking about earthly things, you
are richer when you are born than
when you die. because when you are
born you have prospects. When you
die you can't take blame thing with
you, regardless of the degree of sue
cess you attained on earth.-Atchison
Globe.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
woof Woofi

Percival-"Will you be annoyed if
enjoy weed in your presence? Pa
tience-''Not at all. look at tobac-
co in the same light as hay. / don't
eat it myself, but I like to see others
enjoy it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

One thing is sure-the wife
shouldn't hand friend husband a
roast on a meatless day. Also. it
would be quite improper to try to
borrow dough on wheatless day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
Now She Understands Perfectly.

Miss Ascum-'Do you know, often
wonder why ship has to weigh its
anchor every time it leaves port" Mr..
Dumley Why-er-the weight is
constantly changing, you know, be-
cause of the-er-binnacles and
things that accumulate an the anchor"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

The Journal is prepared to print
posters, any size, on short notice.
We have the type and know how to
turn out bill that will attract at
tention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
LOST AND FOUND

Lost-Two live geese, strayed or
stolen Saturday, Nov. Oath, from
my residence; one wing clipped on
each. Finder return to George
Stewart for reward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
Onycha.

The word onycha occurs only in Exc
dus 30 "a, as one of the ingredients Of
the sacred perfume. Onycha is the.
shell of mussel found in some lakes.
in India, which, when burned, emits
a musty odor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

This paper is a member
of the Wisconsin Patriotic
Press Association and pied
ges it's uncompromising
loyally to our Government
in this war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
Weapons Of Bronze Ace Found.

A recent fall of cliff at Scarborough,
in England, has resulted in the
discovery of 20 weapons of the
bronze age-axes, spears, chises,
gouges, fragments of sword, etc.
Twelve axes of the socketed type arc
in perfect condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Found-A ladies' boudoir cap and
apron Wednesday morning on Wal
nut street. Owner can have same
by calling at Journal office and pay
ing for this notice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

John Fink, the Ellsworth piano
man. was in the city yesterday.
Miss Margaret Sutherland visited
with her brother Edward in Hudson
Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

I am cleaning out my ice house.
Anyone wanting ice can have same
at 81 90 per load as it comes out or
81 so if / have to clean it, delivered
Ia town. J. D. Boals.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

free press. More power to La Fol-
lette."
Probably Kaasen has been reading
some of the literature Prof. Karges
spoke of in his article in the Journal
last week. A fine time to speak of
peace.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Money to Loan-On first real es-
tate mortgage, 5 to 10 years. Write
lock box 603, River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Paper Pulp From Indian Grass.
Research in India has resulted III
The discovery of several varieties of
grass that grow prolifically and from
which excellent paper pulp can be
made.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Another kind of camoufage-a
country weekly with a good front
page and nothing else.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06

Area of the United States.
The area of Alaska is 59O,SS4 square
miles and of the United States, exclu-
sive of Alaska and insular possessions,
is 3,616,4S4 square miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
OFFICIAL PUBLICAT, ON
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE
T ARMERS 6 NERO II ANTS
STATE BANK


Located at River Falls, State OF Wisconsin, at
the close of business on the goth day Of
Nov, 1917, pursuant to call by the Commits
sioner of Banking.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. $3.50, 800 10
Overdrafts. l,4fo I'd
Bonds. observation-disclosures. o,2oOUO
Furniture and fixtures ................ l.ol5 DO
Other real estate owned. .8,5CO w
Due from approved reserve banks. 49,. 81, 09234
Due from other Banks. ........... 29,384 70
Checks on other banks cash items 6,157.18
Cash on hand. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50 81
TOTAL, s677, 0.6 90
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in,.. .............. $4,000 90
Surplus fund. ........................ 2o,oOO w
Undivided profits, 1872 48
Individual Deposits subject to check 333,945 %
Time certificates of deposit.... 260. 148 30
TOTAL. $677, O36C0
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF PIERCE,
IGN. Wiger, cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the foregoing
statement is true to the best OF my knOWledge
and belief. g. N. WIGER,
SEAL Cashler
Correct. Attest:
F. X Knobel, G. w. Chinook, Directors.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this S0th
day of Nov, 1917
Jay H. Grimm, Notary Public.
My commission expires May 81. 1921.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
CLASSIFIED ADS.

HOUSES FOR RENT
For Rent-3 houses. J. II. Grimm
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
For Sale-Pure Bred M faro u IS
Wheat. F. d. Peirce & Son.
For Sale-Choice Rhode Island Red
Cockrels. F. D. PIERCE & Son.
TAKE NOTICE
Wanted-To buy a good d
hand light buggy. Walter Glass.
Wanted-To do sae w i n g at my
home. Mrs. Arthur Muckenhauscn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-12-06
The Local Market
CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.

Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants AMI dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
SENATE DECLARES
FOR CENSORSHIP
Upper House Refuses to Vote Out Sec
tions Designed to Make News
NJ Dangerous.

Washir O. : oril 2O.-The senate
recorded i. y .ay in favor OF press
censorship g. ig the war.
A censorship clause of the admins
tration's espionage bill after decided
modification was retained in the bill
by a vote of 43 to 33 after three
days of sharp debate and was re-
garded as definitely forecasting final
retention of the censorship pro-
visions.
Later the bill was laid aside in
definitely to permit consideration be-
ginning tomorrow of the war army
measure. The house judiciary COM
mittee has completed it's draft Of the
espionage bill, also with a censorship
clause, and will report it Monday.
The provision as finally accepted by
the senate follows:
whoever in time of war, in vio-
lation of reasonable regulation to be
prescribed by the president, which is
hereby authorized to make and
promulgate, shall publish any in
formation with respect to the move
ment, numbers, description. condI-
ton or disposition of any OF the
armed forces, ships, aircraft or war
materials of the United States Or with
respect to the plans or conduct or
any naval or military operations or
with respect to any works or meas
ures undertaken for or connected
with or intended for the fortifcation
or defense of any place or any other
information relating to the public de-
fense calculated to be useful to the
enemy, shall be punished by fine or
u more than $4,000 Or by impris-
onment for not more than ten years
or by both, such fine and imprlson-
ment: Provided, That nothing IN
this section shall be construed to linn
it or restrict, nor shall any regulation
herein provided for limit or restrve
any discussion, comment OR criticism
OF the acts or politics Of the sofern-
ment or its representatives Or pub
lication of the same"
Foes of the provision declared that
it was unconstitutional and the most
drastic curb upon freedom Of speech
and the press guaranteed by the con-
stitution ever proposed.
Before the final vote the original
committee draft, much more sweep
ing and drastic, was greatly modified.
The committee proposed to prohibit
not only the publication of military
information except under presidential
regulations but also its collection, re-
cording or attempts to elicit it. Elm
nation of these additional restrictions
was approved by the senate. An
other change, upon an amendment
by Senator Hitchcock. provided that
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Relieves
Raeumatism, Sprains. Neuralgia etc
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
IMPORTANT SOUTHERN FARMS
PRODUCE FOODSTCFFS

Washington, ID. c., April 18.-fOur
participation in the war against Ger
many makes more than ever i'm
portant that every Southern farmer
shall produce the foods and feedstufs
needed for the people and animals on
his farm and a surplus for sale" said
President Fairfax Harrison, Of the
Southern Railway system, today.
Vast quantities of foods and for
age will be required for our own
army, and navy and for our allies i'll
Europe. These requirements for car
rying on the war must be met, even
though our people at home have to
be put on short rations. There IS
every reason to believe that prices
of foods and feedstuffs will be high,
and while it is the patriotic duty of
every Southern farmer to produce
not only enough to supply himself
but a surplus for sale, he will lind
it profitable to do so. 1t should De
impossible to find farm anywhere
in the South without a home garden.
The armies and navies Of the United
States and our allies will require
large quantities of meats and the
meat supply of the world is short.
There is no part of the United States
in which meat can be produced more
profitabl than in the South, and e7-
cry Southern farmer should at once
adopt the policy of producing more
than enough meat to supply his own
requirements. But, however high
prices may go, he should not yield
to the temptation to- sell his breed
ing animals. 1t is safe to predict that
live stock prices will be high for
years to come and the farmer who
parts with breeding animals now will
be cutting off large future profits.
every movement for the encour-
agement of the production of food
crops and meats and for the planting
of home gardens on every farm and
on vacant lots in the cities and towns
should be encouraged. I know Of no
agency that can do more in this d.
rection than can the daily and week
lv newspapers of the South. They
can perform a patriotic duty OF the
highest value to the entire country,
and especially to the people OF our
own section, by impressing upon their
readers day after day and week after
week the supreme importance of oV-
erlooking no opportunity to increase
the production Of foods and feedstufrs
in the South. I am confident that If
every newspaper in the South WILL
carry in each issue pointed and Wig
orous editorial on this subject our
problem of feeding ourselves and do
ing our share towards feeding our
army and navy and those of our allies
will be solved"
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
Mission Study.
Church Visitor.

Lutheran Church Visitor.
The Church of the Redeemer, New
berry, S. c., has five mission study
classes systematically organized with
Mrs. S. ]. Derrick. Mrs. A. c. Haiti
wanger. Mrs. H. FW. Schumpert. Mrs.
J. H. Harms and Mrs. ". G. Houseal
as leaders. We found the textbook,
"The South Today" the most inter
esting manual of missions we have
studied. A great deal Of interest was
taken in the classes and the hearty
discussion proved very hopeful to us.
The enrolment was 4S, with an aver
age attendance Of 33. Several read
the book who could not attend any
of the classes. At the last meeting
of the different classes. after the les
son had been discussed, a social half
hour was spent with the hostess at
which time delightful refreshments
we're served. We hope and pray for
greater and better things next year.
Mrs. Harry n. Blease.
Secy Mission Study Class.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
FIRST REGIMENT
on HOME DUTY

columbia, April 19.-As was fore
cast by the telegram from the Sec
yetary of war when the mobilization
of the First South Carolina regiment
was ordered, the units of the regl-
ment will be assigned to guard duty
IN South Carolina for the present.
Col. McCully received orders from the
war department today authorizing
such use of the troops, the DISPOSE
ton of the. units and the particular
duty imposed upon each being left
largely in his discretion. Possible
interference with postal, commercial
and military channels and instrumen-
talities OF the United States will be
guarded against particularly. This
will probably include the protection
,of important railway trestles, power
plants, telegraph and telephone facil-
Ities, etc. The specific points in the
State to which troops will be sent
have not been divulged. Col. Nc
Gully will advise the war department
OF every move made. Constituting its
recent order as to discharge of men
with dependent families, the war de-
partment issued statement to the
adiutant general this afternoon stat
ing that the discharge of men solely
because they are married or nave
families is not authorized, the order
applying only to those with depend
.sent families which become charge
upon the government.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
INCREASE CORN PRODUCTION
PROVED CORN-GROWING REGIONS

Washington, D. c., Aril 21-The
secretary of agriculture today (April
1S) issued the following statement.
Corn is Americas most important
cereal. 1t can be grown successfully
over wider area than any other ana
furnishes nutritious food for man aE
well as the staple grain feed for cat
tie and draft animals. The produc-
tion of corn should be increased this
year to the fullest extent, taking into
consideration seed labor, and exist
ing economic conditions. and the
availability of good land in corn
growing regions not needed more ur-
gently for other crops. The acreage
may well be increased in most of the
country east of the Tooth meridian, as
corn, in general. thrives in this re-
gion.
An appreciable increase in the corn
crop is most feasible, however, in
the sections of highest corn produc-
ton. Favorable growing conditions
exist in such regions; farmers theirs
are familiar with corn-growing; they
have the necessary equipment avail
able, and have adapted corn produc-
tion to prevailing economic condl-
tions. Farmers in such regions,
through many years of experience,
have learned methods of successfully
combating adverse conditions. They
know that the planting of virile. test
ed seed in well titled, friable soil, i'm
mediate replanting of missing hills,
and early and continued cultivation
of the fields count for much in the
ability OF the plants to produce
bountiful yield This knowledge
should be put to good use during the
coming season in order that however
unfavorable conditions may be pro-
duction Of an exceptionally large crop
may be assured.
In practically every county in the
country in which experience has
shown that corn may be produced
successfully, the possibilities of in
creasing the corn crop without en-
croaching upon other important crops
is at least worthy of consideration.
il land, labor. and seed are available.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
ORR SOLDIERS MAKING
GOOD. AS CUSTOMARf

Columbia, April 20.-A splendid
commitment was paid the natlonal
euard organization of this State ana
the soldiers of the First regiment TINS
afternoon by Major General WOOD OF
the department of the east. In an
official communication to the adJutant
general it is stated:
"The department commander IS
mucb gratifed to observe the prompt
ness of efficiency with which TINS or
eanization CFirst South Carolina regl-
ment) was brought into federal serV-
ice and made adequate preparation
for initial muster in"
The night the mobilization orders
were received they were transmitted
by the adjutant generals Office to the
regimental commander and the COM
mander of each of the units and &C
knowledged by them within 81 min
utes, a record probably unequaled IN
any State. The regiment was READY
for the call and there was aDsolutely
no delay in the movement to camp
Moore.
South Carolina soldiers are making
good, as they have always done in the
past. and it is gratifying that real
merit in the performance of duty has
been so signally appreciated and ac-
knowledged by the department COM
manders.
The annual State inspection of the
First regiment will be made on Mon
dav by Adiutant General Moore, as
sisted by Major Frost, inspector
instructor, and Major Glenn, of the
ouartermaster corps.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
CASHIER
PARDONED BY NANAlAG
J. ToHnes HoIleman Released Alter
Short Term in Penitentiary.

Columbia, April ia case Whicn
has taken several sensational turns
was brought to a final conclusion this
afternoon when Governor Manning
granted a full pardon to j. Townes
HoIleman, member of prominent
Anderson family, who pleaded guilty
at the February, 1917, term OF the
criminal court in Anderson TO d
charge of breach of trust with fraud
ulent intent, and was sentenced ny
Judge Hayne F. Rice to serve TWO
wears in the State penitentlary.
Following Mr.. Holleman's detaica-
tion he was a fugitive from justice
for about eight years. Several months
ago he suddenly returned to Amer.
son and surrendered to the ofhcers oi
the law. and at the succeeding term
of court entered his plea OF guilty.
and began service in the penitentlary
CT the sentence imposed upon MIN.
At the time the offense was com.
mitted, Mr.. Holleman was cashier OF
the Bank of Anderson, and was re-
garded as one of the leading bankers
in the State. He disappeared from
Anderson without notice to any one
and later wrote letter to the presl-
dent of the bank He had used the
finds of the institution for specula-
tive nurposes, intending, according u
his statement, to replace the money
The amount grew too large to be lon
ger covered up or replaced, ana he
fed. For eight years he was an exile
in the west, his Whereabouts remain
ing unknown. He earned his living
in various ways, working a grea1
deal of the time as common LABOR
er. and it is stated that he replaced
q mart of the funds taken from the
hank In his signed statement to the
governor he says that while ne was
away "my conscience scourged me
like the lash of scorpions and l Ane"
no peace, waking or sleeping. Al
last I found 1 could have no rest TILL
T came back and publicly confessed
nv. sin. and so voluntarily l came
home and publicly entered plea OF
guilty to the charge Oh ore@'h VI
trust"
Judge Rise has said: 81 do not hes1-
tate to say that l am sure MI. HONE
man had proven himself a useful ana
excellent citizen until the time OF ms
unfortunate breach, and that II par
doned he will again prove himself TO
be a useful and excellent citizen. !
do not wish to be understood as rec
ommending pardon, but in no sense
do 1 oppose it, =,
Kurtz P. Smith, solicitor of the
Tenth circuit, who was present at the
time of Mr.. Holleman's plea OF gulit'
has said that "he heartily concurs IN
the petition for his pardon" -,
It. is stated that more than o,ooo
citizens of Anderson and Pickens
counties, and some from ADJOINING
counties, signed the petitions urging
the governor to grant full paroon.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
OFFERS 1,S00 ACRES
FREE FOB PREPAREDNESS

Columbia, April 19.-Mr. C. B. VIM
cent, of Charleston, has written Gov
ernor Manning offering the State the
uase of 1900 acres of land in Beaufort
county, on the Seaboard railroad, free
eof rent for three years, for use In
,the planting of grain. The offer Is
made by Mr.. Vincent on behalf OF
himself and Mrs. Vincent. The gov
aernor has replied, stating that he Will
give the matter his attention, and
thanking Mr.. Vincent for the offer.
Mr.. Vincent stated that about 500
acres could now be cultivated IN
grain.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1917-04-24
FIRST CALL FOB FINANCE
WILL COME VERY SOON
McAdoo Prepares to Issue Two Bill
lion Dollars in Certificates OF In
debtedness at Very Early Date
Will Fill in War Needs I'LL Bonds
Sell

Washington, April 20.-First call to
the country for war finances will De
made, Secretary McAdoo announced
today, as soon as the S7,000,OOO,O O,OOU
financial bill becomes law, propably
within three or four days.
The call will be for subscriptions to
a part of the $2,O00,000,00O issue OF
treasury certificates of Indebtedness
designed to meet financial needs pend
ing the issuance of the $4,000, ,O0O,O0U
in bonds and the receipt by the gov
ernment of it's war taxes and will be
made upon banks Of the country and
not upon individuals. The first por-
ton of the $5,000,00O;00 bond issue
probably will be offered to the public
within 60 days.
In making it's first call for finances
the government will utilize the smooth
running machinery of the federal re-
serve system Anticipating the for
NAL request, the federal reserve board
today instructed the II reserve banks
to enlist the cooperation Of all banks
throughout the country, State and ma
tional as we'll as trust companies, IN
the programme of preparing the field.
This means that the banks of the
country will be asked to subscribe as
literally as they may and as the
money is needed to the issue of GER
tifcates of Indebtedness which will be
nut out in advance of the big bond
issue.
How many millions of these GER
tifcates will be issued has not yet
been determined. The first offer, Sec
retary .McAdoo announced, probably
will be s2OO,OOO,eOO Other offers, by
the hundreds of millions, probably
will follow as the funds are needed.
The interest rate also has not been
definitely decided on. Under the law
the secretary may pay up to 3 II per
cent. Sounding of sentiment yester-
day and today revealed a. willingness
of banks to take substantial Offering
at as low rate as 1-2 per cent.
and Secretary McAdoo announced
that a market could be created for
the certificates if they were offered at
8 per cent.
Certificates purchased by the banks
NAV be used in lieu of cash, Mr.. Nc
:Adoo again announced, in paying for
the bonds when issued. Authority
for receiving subscriptions to the GER
tifcates has not been given as the Dill
has not been finally disposed OF.
Moneys received for the certificates
will be promptly returned to the mar
ket under the secretary's programme,
so there may be no arrangement OF
the money market. The proceeds will
be paid out by the government in
business transactions, the money
again will be deposited in the banks
and the banks will be in the position
of having both the money and the
certificates with which to meet With
drawals by depositors subscribing to
the bond issue.
The fullest cooperation of the fed
eral reserve board will be given the
treasury department in disposing OF
the certificates. Letters so instruct
ing the federal reserve banks were
sent out today by the board after Mr.
McAdoo had announced his pro-
gramme