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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Kerensky Goes to Front.

London, July 24.-Premier Kerensky
has again started for the front at the
instance of the central committee Of
Soldiers and Workmen's delegates, &C.
cording to Reuter- dispatch from Pet
rograd
Dispatches from Galicia state that
the breach in the Russian line is eight
miles wide and ten miles deep.
The Bourse Gazette says that at a
meeting of delegates from regiments
at the front it was resolved that it
had become imperative to turn over
all authority to Premier Kerensky.
Disaffection Among Troops.
Premier Kerensky, as minister Of
war, personally led the Russian often
sive which began July I and swept
everything before it until some of the
regiments became mutinous and re-
fused to obey orders.
In the east the Russian line in
Galicia apparently is crumbling by
reason of the disaffection of some of
the troops and the vicious assaults the
Germans and -Hungarians, es-
pecially the Germans, are throwing
against it.
Towns Burned by SIavs.
With the continued forward press
of the Germans in the region Of
Zlochoff, Galicia, the Russian line on
the front south of Brzebany is begin
ming to give way, according to the
latest German official communication
The Sereth bridgehead, near Tarna-
pol, has been reached by the Germans,
and at several points the railway run
ming from Tarnapol to Kozowa has
been taken. The Russians in their re-
treat have set fire to the town of Tar
napol and villages to the east. Should
the Russian line Immediately south
of Brzezany give way, it is probable
that the Russians will be forced to
retreat from the region of Halicz.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Refuse to Pay Red Cross Dividend.

Refuse TO Pay Red Cross Dividend.
New York, July 21.-Efforts to GUST
three stockholders who refused to turn
over their share of the Red Cross
dividends to that organization are be-
ing made by a big New York bank
The name Of the bank was withheld,
ut it was said to be an institution
which declared very large war diyi-
dend. A letter from this bank says:
81 beg to advise you that out Of 227
stockholders only three have held out
war crest dividend These three have
been asked to set price on their
stocls
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Not Guilty.

In mighty wrath the sergeant came
into the midst of the new batch Of re-
cruits and fixed his eagle eye on one
who evidently was SO horribly self
conscious that he simply hated to
wash.
eli, you!" roared the fierce person.
'eHave you taken a bath?"
Mild Indignation was in the raw'un's
voice as he answered:
"No; is there one missing ?'-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Villa Moving on Torreon, Report

Juarez, Mex, July 23.-Villa follow
ers to the number of 5000, under COM
mand of Francisco Villa and Cantuo
Reyes, are reported moving on Tor
reon from the north and the south
along the Mexican Central railroad.
Jiminez, 131 miles north of Torreon
which was occupied by Villa a few
days ago, has been evacuated by the
rebels and Murguia has moved his
headquarters there from chihuahua
City. The capture of Torreon by the
rebels would isolate North ern Mexico
from the northern capital
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Lemon Juice
For FreCkIes
Girlsl Make beauty lotion at
home for few cents. Try It'll

Squeeze the juice Of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces Of
orchard white, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle
and tan lotion, and complexion beau
tifier, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for a
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear, soft and white the skin be-
comes. Yesl 1t is harmless. Adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Heroes Of Canine World.

The Belgian police dogs, on account
OF their ability to detect and capture
criminals, and the great st. Bernards,
which were famous for their rescues
OF travellers lost in the alpine SHOWS,
was considered the greatest heroes of
the canine world until the present war
introduced the Red Cross dogs, whose
deeds of valor. in front of the trenches
have saved the lives of thousands Of
sorely manifestations Geographic
Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

Ready to Give Instructions.

Louise is proud of a recently ac-
CURED accomplishment of learning to
turn somersaults. One day an I'M
married schoolteacher passed the yard
where Louise was playing.
"Have you a little grip inquired
Louise.
eyes," replied the teacher in jest.
"Well, them" said Louise, some day
am going out and show her how to
I'm somersaults."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Unimportant Military News.

Provoked to an Impotence that was
little less than monumental because of
the ceaseless reports of unimportant
news of the enemy's doings, an Eng
lish army officer recently could restrain
himself no longer. '"The enemy is con-
tinuing to fortify the coast, sir" said
the subaltern. II don't care if they
fftyfy it," roared the officer; it'll
make no difference. THE Argonaut.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
GERMAN ATTACKS FRUITLESS
Terrific Drives in West Fail to Shake
French Defense.

Paris, July 24.-Between scissors
and Rheims, the French have again
given an exhibition of their tenacious,
ability an defense, like that which held
the Germans back from Verdun.
Notwithstanding the heavy losses
the Germans had thus far sustained in
their attacks along the Chemin des
Danes in France, they again made
fruitless attacks with large electives,
among whom were fresh reinforce
mentS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Mean Trick.

ST see that free electricity is sup
piled to the citizens of Ashland, Ore,
for porch illumination.
"That would look as if the dealers
in electricity were not on friendly
terms with the people who sell ham
mocks''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Exemption Boards Ready.

Exemption machinery for virtually
the. entire country is complete. The
provost marshal generals office said
that the names of members of the
appellate boards in the last Of the
states would be announced at once
Draft in Hands of States.
Washington, July 23.-The draft is
now in the hands Of the states. The
master lists have been mailed to the
local boards, and operation of the law
has practically passed out of the hands
Of the federal government 1t viii.
retain merely supervisors of exemp.
tons.
The big question now is:
Which state will furnish it's quota
first?
'"The race is to the swiftest," Gen
eral Crowder reiterated. "The state
first reporting it's force ready will, OF
course, receive much honor"
Master Sheets Mailed.
In all 49,020 master sheets have
been mailed, IL to each of the 1851
local boards. Ten Of the local sheets
contain 1000 numbers each and the
eleventh, 500 numbers, making the to-.
tai 10000 numbers drawn. Complete
instructions to cover every conting.
ency that may arise have been sent
to the local boards. The rules for
handling cards improperly or illegibly
numbered, made public Saturday, were
the final word.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
PREMIER AGAIN TO ATTEMPT TO
RALLY TROOPS-REGIMENTS
RESOLVED TO TURN OVER
AUTHORITY.
BREACH IN GALICIA LINES
8 MILES WIDE AND 10 DEEP
Situation Held Due TO Disaffection
Among Troops-Sereth Bridgehead
Reached by Teutons--Retreat-
ing SIavs Burn Villages
in Path.

Haparanda, Sweden, July 24.-(via
Stockholm -Dispatche from Petro-
grad state that the Russian capital
is virtually in a stage of siege. No
details are given, and it is not known
whether recent anarchistic demonstra-
tons have been repeated, or whether
seditionist forces outside of Petrograd
have moved upon the capital. The
situation is described as extremely
grave.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
MAY PROPOSE DISARMAMENT
Germans to Show Disposition to Dis
arm According to Sensational Dis
patch to Paris From Geneva.

Paris, July 20.-A dispatch to the
Temps FROM Geneva says the German
government, according to reliable in
formation, contemplates the dramatic
proposal to it's enemies and to the
world of complete disarmament ex-
cept for sufficient forces to maintain
compulsory peace by compulsory arbi-
tration,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
ASKS MILLIONS FOR NAVY
Secretary Daniels Submits Estimates
to House. -.+

Washington, July 23.-Secretary
Daniels has submitted to the House
estimates aggregating $137, S66,177 for
war needs of the navy including am
munition, ordnance supplies, i'm
provements of yards and docks, cloth
ing, and enlargement of the navy yard
and gun factory here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Quick Action.

June-Belle is to marry Lieutenant
Dashaway.
Jessica-The fibber! Only yester-
day he told me that he didn't expect
to see any real fighting for six months
Town Topics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

1t sometimes happens that man is
kept from squandering his money for
mining stock because he has none to
squander.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
She Was Mistaken.

George, didn't hear you slipping
upstairs on your tiptoes very late last
night?"
mo, wiley, dear. I crawled up on
my hands and knees. "-GargOyle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Wilson to End Shipping Board Row

Washington. July %. = President
Wilson has made up his mind to in
tervene in the shipbuilding row and
will take steps to resolve the situation
soon after he returns from weekend
trip on the Mayfower.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
No Improvement.

81 see a Michigan contractor is the
inventor of a motor-driven riddle
which quickly separates sand into six
different sizes"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

81 can't see that is getting any
where. Suppose the sugar particles
are the same size as the sand|
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

It's mans nature to crave power,
and if he can't bully another man or
dog he gets married.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Criminal Antinathv.

what do you think of this move to
conserve food supplies"
"Oh, I never did care for cOnserves."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
Good Joke.

The Dog-Say, cat, got de joke on
de Teller wot tied dis to me. Why, dat
can was half-full of potted ham.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

The man who has but one shirt Is
short on change.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
when Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

Druggists or mail Write for Free Eye Book.
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO., CH1CAGO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
PROVOST MARSHAL ANNOUNCES
PLAN TO FILL UP ORGANIZED
REGlMENTS-EXEMPTION
MACHINERY COMPLETE.
THOSE SELECTED MAY
ENLIST PRIOR TO CALL
Marine Corps Alone Now Barred ts
Recruits-States to Race for
Honor of Completing Quota
First-Muster Sheets and
Instructions Mailed.

Washington, July 24.-Those select.
cd for service under the draft will
be permitted to enlist in the regular
army or national guard at. any time
prior to t1seir call for examination be
fore the exemption boards, probably
10 days hence, Provost Marshal Gen
eral Crowder announces. They will
not be allowed, however, to join the
marine corps.
First Men to Go With Regulars.
The first men actually drafted prob.
ably will be detailed to the regular
army in order to bring that branch uT
to it's full war strength of 100000, il
the $4,000 enlistments needed are not
obtained before examinations begin
The rest will be put into the national
guard
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26
KAISER DEPARTS FOR
EAST FRONT, REPORT

Copenhagen, July ga Berlin
dispatch says Emperor William
8 has departed for the Eastern
front.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-07-26

The demand for good advice is not
equal to the supply.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15

look bigger to the men than the me-
wages in the country.
Two dollars a day in the country
goes farther than $3.50 in the city
because the farm hand has no ex
pense.
CITY men seem to believe that
with 81 wheat the farmers are on
their way to becoming millionaires
That is far from true. Last year As
million bushels of wheat were raised
on 8 1-2 million acres of land, which
little more than covered expenses.
Still the farmers this year are plant
ing all their available space in wheat
This is being done rather to help the
nation in the present need than to
make big profits. The farm owners
are doing their share but the labor
is lacking"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
TOOK DRAFT
EVADERS TO CAMP FUNSTON

When the Arizona boys passed
thru Abilene, four of their number
were missing. When it was time for
the men to report at Funston, four
Mexicans in Arizona tried to slip and
be forgotten, but Uncle Sam is not
so thoughtless. Several officers went
from Funston to Arizona, found the
men and brought them back. They
were in Abilene yesterday noon. The
officers had guns in case of trouble,
but said the Mexicans had acted all
right and would probably make good
soldiers. If a Stacker refuses to
serve in the army after he is found
ne is sentenced to about fifteen years
It hard labor in the prison at Leav-
,nworth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
BET 81 900 THAT MEN WILL GO
TO FRANCE BY NOVEMBER 70

A letter from one of the boys a.
Camp Doniphan says that the wealth
er has been much improved lately
and conditions indicate that 1t will
continue. The writer saw bet Of
81, 900 made by several officers that
the men at Camp Doniphan would
be sent to France not later than No
vember 20. The soldiers will be
glad to go, as Doniphan is an un-
pleasant place to stay.
The one thing that cheers the boys
up is either a letter or a box from
home. The English classes at the
high school have written letters to
the Co. II boys. A number of other
persons have written letters, too, and
one married woman who wished to
do her part wrote letter and sign
ed her name, but failed to indicate
that she was married. One OF the
Co. II boys wrote back and said that
he enjoyed it very much and wished
more of the Abilene girls would
write.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
NEED HELP ON THE FARMS.
Kansas Workers Are FIocking to
Cities to Take Vacant Jobs.

Farmhands are fiocking to the cit
les to fill the ranks of industrial la
Dor, depleted by the draft and en-
listments. This, and the demand for
anskilled labor at the national army
camps is draining the farms of help
at time vital to the crop production,
is the opinion of NJ. NJ. Sherman, part
owner and manager of the largert
fenced ranch In Kansas, thirty thous-
and acres in Ellsworth county.
The shortage of help is general
all over Kansas" Mr.. Sherman stat
ed ''All the farmers | have talked
to are behind in their work. We
are offering So day or $40 month
with board, lodging and transporta
ton, and still cannot obtain the men
The only thing saving us is the trac-
tor We have put this machine to ey-
cry possible use We disc alfalfa,
list and plant corn. cultivate corn,
run binders and wagons, tow moving
machines and SOW wheat, besides do /,
ing general blowing with it,
Two men at the government en- /
Dloyment agency today refused to
work for the amount we offer The
gross wages offered for city work
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
Obituary.

Mrs Bertha Thome was borI
April 4. 1867, in Stargort, Pomeranii
and died at her home in Woodbine
October 20, 1917, at the age of sc
years, months and 25 days.
When 81 years of age she was uni.
ted in marriage to Friedrich Thome
and in the same year they came to
America, locating near Clarks creek
where they lived nine months. From
there they moved to Lyona and in 5
years moved to farm west of Wood
bine After nine years of farm life
they moved into town, making this
their home for six years, when she
was called to her home above to the
peace and love of Jesus that passeth
understanding.
Some three months ago she was
taken with a stroke of paralysis.
Monday she received another attack
which caused her death
A husband and five children, Emil
Ed, Minnie, Reubina and Emma, two
brothers, two sisters and a host OIL
friends are left to mourn her death.
The funeral was held Wednesday
afternoon at > o'clock from the G. |
VI. E. church Business houses we're
:losed and Emma's teacher Miss APP
llebough, and all of her room at
chool attended the funeral Rev. j.
\ Klein OBLIGATED, assisted by Rev
rend Engle She was laid to rest
n the Woodbine cemetery. The large
tendance and beautiful floral offer
ngs show how highly she was es-
eemed by all
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
CAPTURED SOLDIER, AGED 10,
COUSIN OF MRS. PRENDERGAST

Frank f. McDougal, captured by
Germans in France is a cousin OF
Mrs. J. T. Prendergast of this city
His father is an attorney widely
known in northwest Missouri
Frank McDougal enlisted in May,
leaving high school where he would
have finished this year. He is 10
years old. He left with the expedi-
tionary forces about June 70. His
parents received two letters last Sat
urday that we're mailed from Some
where in France" In the reports he
is given as missing and is either
captured or killed His home was
Mo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
&. {. STERL. FUEL ADMINS
TRAITOR. MAKES HIS REPORTS

G. c. sterl, county fuel admins
traitor, under appointment OF the
state. has made reports from all the
dealers Of the county. The only com
plant to be forwarded to the depart
ment was from a laundry at Herring
ton. which said II NEEDED a car Of coal.
1t has been requested. Abilene has
little coal except in one yard, but
while this weather lasts IL does not
need much.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
DEDICATED X. OF c. HALL.
About 100 Abilene People Visited at
Funston Yesterday.

About one hundred persons wen
to Camp Funston yesterday to visi
the camp and some to attend the
dedication of the Knights of Column
bus hall The special train which
was run yesterday was jammed, as
ii afforded the accommodation of 60
ing down at noon and coming back
the same day.
The X of c. building was crowded
with persons eager to hear the dedi-
catory sermon which was delivered
by Bishop Glennon of St Louis, who
motored there, accompanied by
Bishop Lillis of Kansas City, Bishop
Cunningham of Concordia. Bishop
hennessey of Wichita and Bishop
Ward of Leavenworth. The hall at
the camp was open turnout the day
in order that all visitors could see it. |
The Y. M. c. A. buildings were
also visited by the Abilene guests
Harry Fritz of this city is secretary
Of the organization there and he
showed the visitors thru the build
ngs. All that visited the camp yes
.erday report an excellent time, but
also report that they brought home a
great deal OF dust.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
III BOYS LEFT
TODAY FOR CAMP DONIPHAN

Ward Keller, Harvey Crumrine
and James O'Neil left today for
Camp Doniphan. They will go by
way of Topeka where they will have
final inspection before joining COM
pany II at Fort Sill They were in
the hospital over month and have
been home for few days vacation
before settling down to hard labor
A large crowd gathered at the depot
to tell the boys goodbye.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
HOME TLAM TOOK GAME
BY A FINAL MIGHTY RUSH
Won from Minneapolis Eleven by y
Score of IA to O.

The most interesting football
game of the season was played a
the city fair grounds yesterday after
noon when the home team defeated
the Minneapolis eleven by a score OF
to 0. In playing the Abilene team
outclassed its opponents, but was
kept from scoring until the fourth
quarter.
Abilene kicked the ball the first
quarter and was soon pounding
towards the goal line. The line
plunges by Leslie Krepps and Ralph
Steele along with the end runs by
Carl Sampson and Leslie CARVE kept
the ball in the enemy's field during
the first and second quarters. Min
neapolis came back strong at the be-
ginning of the second half and for 4
few minutes had the pigskin on Abb
lenes ground. Otto Romberger,
quarter. played exceptionally WE'LL
and soon had the ball in the danger
lOHS luI u lOuCuuOWu.
Only eight minutes remained to
! play when the first touchdown was
made. Abilene was penalized fifteen
yards for holding and it was the
fourth down Romberger made a
fake side kick by kicking the ball
over the enemys line and then run
ming forward and dropping on the
ball. He also kicked goal, giving
Abilene seven points The next touch
down was made by Leslie CARVE
when he rushed straight thru the
line for forty yards to the goal Rom
berger kicked goal again, making
total of fourteen points This was
the Minneapolis first team and not
eighth grade men as played against
Chapman.
The next game is with Manhattan I
at Manhattan on November 16 Those
that played on the Abilene team
were: Leslie Krepps, Lynn Wagner,
Paul Meunch, Dighton Whitehead, O.
Romberger, Leslie CARVE, Carl
Sampson, Ace Bathurst, Everett Ste {
phens, Ralph Steele, Alfred Little. l.. G
Rom berger. g
Clay Center Beat Chapman. {
Yesterday the Clay Center team de-
feated Chapman by a score of to 6. t
which gives the dope to Abilene for /
the Abilene Chapman game. '
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
THANKSGIVING GAME TO BE
PLAYED AT SALIVA THIS YEAR

Last year Abilene defeated the Sa-
lima football team by score of So
to on Thanksgiving day. This
year the Thanksgiving game will be
played at Salina. Abilene is schedul-
ed to play Manhattan at Manhattan
November 16. Chapman at Abilene
%, and Abilene at Salina
80.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-11-15
LEAGUERS AT NJ. T..
CHURCH SHOW LOYAL SPIRIT
Sends Box of Eats to Boys at DOM.
phan Every Friday.

The members of the Epworth
league of the Methodist church are
showing a mighty loyal spirit. Every
Friday a large box containing "ets"
literature, etc, is sent to the Abilene
boys at Camp Doniphan. Six boys
from the Epworth league are mem
bers of Co. H, and it is in their names
that the box is sent Anyone wish
ing to send anything with the Ep-
worth league box. may take it to Miss
Myrtle Keller. A letter from How
ard Seip to the Epworth league says:
THE boxes usually reach us in
time for Sunday When / announce
to the rest of the boys that a box of
eats has arrived from the Epworth
league, you ought to hear them
shout Everyone makes a grand
scramble for his share and tho each
cannot make a meal on it, he seems
glad to think that someone at home
remembers him. In coming from the
Epworth league. it seems to make the
boys a little more religiously inclin-
ed and the Sundays are spent more
quietly."