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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

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Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The
American dogs of war are getting
ready for their first, last and only act
that Of taking hold. They will not
quit until the finish
burlington Hawk-Eye: When men
like the Food Dictator" tell us that
there Is no real food shortage in the
land, 1t seems the proper time for
some of the government officials to
get busy and take care of some Of the
fellows who are robbing the people in
this outrageous fashion. There ought
to De sufficient law on the books to
bring prices to normal and to put the
robbers where they belong.
Muscatine Journal: The car short
age is vital national problem and it
should be given prompt and serious
consideration for prolongation of the
present conditions threatens business
stagnation and new tax on the peck
etbook.
Cedar Rapids Republican,: This is
not a very proper time for congress
to pay much heed to the fellows who
want to spend money in their congress
sional districts improving rivers and
other streamlets. All such trifles
over which politicians strive, can at
ford to wait now Lay them aside un-
til the main and the bigger business
has been finished.
ioux City Journal: Back east the
brewers are still quarreling in print
over the relative merits of brown
and white bottles. 1t seems like
long time since Iowa lost interest in
this debate.
Davenport Times: There is pros
pect that 1O0,000OO0 people may be
forced to climb upon the water wagon.
Another instance wherein the volun-
teer system has been outgrown.
Des Moines Tribune: There will
be no putting off" till the last day OF
registration for. the army draft be-
cause there is to be only one day for
it, and the best Stacker can do is
to put it off till the last minute.
Marshalltown Times Republican:
The sensible and patriotic proposition |
to celebrate July quietly and with. |
out riot and hurrah seems to be TAX |
ING loiu oil over iowa. lue pTOpOSdi |
is in good taste and should be uni
adopted. Celebrate indie
pendence day as patriotic holiday
this year, not as an opportunity for
license and sports
Webster City Freeman-Tribune:
William Howard Taft made good
war secretary and filled the position
Of governor of the Philippines with
credit to himself and to his country.
President Wilson would certainly do
he right thing by calling Mr.. Taft to
he countrys service IN the present
crisis. Nobody questions his ability
Or his patriotism.
Davenport Times: The first thing
everyone should get clearly into his
mind just now is that If the govern
nent demanded that the whole of the
seven billion war fund recently voted
should be paid within one year it
could be done without seriously dis
business 1t would amount
o about $40 for each person. But of
course the government is not going to L
SIX the payment of so large tax in
my year.
Waterloo Courier: Often the one
Tho is past Inc age limit, and other
Use barred, is most positive that he {
Tould like to go to the front. {
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Take notice that the weather bureau form of
announcement of the arrival of retarded
spring is "the summer type of pressure dis
tribution" Doubtless this will prove salts
factory to the home gardener, who has been
watching the beds as though looking through
spy glass.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Mary Pickford is served by five maids a
cook and chauffeur. This incines one al
most to believe the press agents report of the
screen queens income.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Those who bought bale of cotton last year,
as we'll as those who did not, may buy bond
this year.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Man has rights by nature 3 s. * They may all be COM
prsed right belongs every rational being,
exercise powers for promotion of his own and
happiness These the great pur-
poses existence these his powers given,
to devote them. He is bound to
himself others better and happier according to
ability ability for this work Is sacred trust from
greatest all He must answer for the
o it.-W. e. Channng
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

torney general said today. ~
tempt will be made to enforce ,n ~
til the supreme court passes upSr
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Love of truth shows itself in this, that a
man knows how to find and value the good in
everything Goethe.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Residents of Pacific coast cities are eating
whale steaks at nine cents pound Here is a
suggestion in pisciculture that may appeal to
the government for the benefit of middle west
streams population; and the Mississippi is suf-
fciently deep to provide ample travelling room
for the cetaceous mammal.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

for The Gate City.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Muscatine Journal: The car short
age is a vital national problem and il
should be given prompt and serious
consideration for prolongation of the
present conditions threatens business
stagnatfon and new tax on the peck
etbook.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Des Moines Tribune: There will
be no putting off" till the last day OF
registration for the army draft be-
cause there is to be only one day for
it, and the best Stacker can do is
to put it off till the last minute.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Davenport Times: There is pros
pect that 1O0,000,000 people may be
forced to climb upon the water wagon.
Another instance wherein the volun-
teer system has been outgrown.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Council Bluffs Nonpareil: The
American dogs of war are getting
ready for their first, last and only act
that Of taking hold. They will not
quit until the finish.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

ioux City Journal: Back east tn
brewers are still quarreling in prir
over the relative merits of brow
and white bottles. 1t seems like
long time since Iowa lost interest i
this debate.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-23

Waterloo Courier: Often the one
who is past Inc age limit, and other
wise barred, is most positive that he
would like to go to the front.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
State Title Game
Here Monday Night

The state normal school basketball
championship will be decided by a
series of games between River Falls,
champions of the northern circuit,
and Whitewater, winners in the
southern division. One game will be
played at Whitewater tomorrow
(Friday) night, and the Whitewater
team will be here next Monday
night. IF the same team wins both,
that will decide the title. If each
win one a third game will be played
on a neutral floor probably Mime
sofa "U".)
The admission Monday will be SOC,
townspeople and students alike, bud
get tickets not to apply for this
game. Doors will be open at 7:15,
and the game will start an hour
later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Community Nurse Ex-
amines 81 Children

Miss Silma Akerfelt, the commu-
nifty nurse sent here by the Wiscon-
S n Anti-Tuberculosis association,
spent Friday, Monday and Tuesday
at the country schools in this vicinity,
visiting the Chapman school, the
South Fork school, t h e Randall
school, District No. in the Bohem-
ian Settlement, and the Glass Valley
school, examining 81 children.
Her work in the country has just
begun. The people of the school dist
riots are taking great interest and
many requests have come from nu-
merous other schools.
While working in this community
Miss Akerfelt is making her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. N. David
son, on Third street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Journal Advertisers
Read Lusk's ad on page 4.

Read Lusk' ad on page 4.
The $685. Maxwell-see page 2.
Distinctive millinery-read Miss
Kennedy's ad. on page 3.
The Jordan Dramatic Co. play here
Monday. Ad. on page 5.
Read Johnson & Cranmer's Dress
Up talk in ad. on page 4.
Lund's garage can put your car in
shape-see ad. on page 2.
The Omaha ad. tells you where to
go "if you don't feel right"
There is a warning signal" on
the new De Laval. Read the ad. on
page 3.
The reliability and practical use
fulness of the Ford-see Ramer ad.
on page 3.
Ten per cent off on White
Crest flour. See the Prairie Roller
Mills announcement on page 5.
"a Glimpse of Dame Fashions
Wardrobe"-see announcement of
the Stewart Mercantile Co.'s style
show on page 8.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Jordan Dramatic Co.

The manager of the opera house
has secured for the thcatre-goers of
our village a special treat in tn :
forthcoming engagement of the Jor-
dan Dramatic Co. This company
comes recommended as one of the
best repertoire companies in the mid
die west this season, and is present
ing a combination Of plays, both new
and popular. Every member Of the
company has been chosen for his or
her peculiar fitness for the parts
they are required to play. This COM
pany has met with hearty welcome
wherever it has appeared, and the
local management is pleased to an
nounce their engagement here. The
company announces as their opening
play that beautiful drama, 'EThe
End of The Trail" A play from the
pen of E. H. Rowan.
This play will be followed by 9TH
ers equally as good during the re-
mainder of their stay here; popular
prices will prevail. March 10, 20
and Fl. Band and orchestra.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15

Minstrels are but one of the long
list OF wonderful and expensive at
fractions. William b e Wireless
Wonder, the tight-rope artist whose
wonderful feats have startled the
world for years will be with us.
Hong Kong and Wing Wong, the
celebrated troupe of Japanese art
lists are to be here for one night
only and free, absolutely free is an
exhibition by Sans Son, the Sc
cond, the worlds strongest man,
who can pick up Ford in either
hand Refreshments Of all kinds
will be served on the grounds by
Chefs from the St. Paul and Parker
House hotels. The far famed Kaiser
Wilhelm will endeavor to defeat the
invincible battling Nelson in box
ing match. The Kaiser has consent
ed to come over for one performance.
Immediately after the show he will
return to Germany in submarine.
Towards orchestra and the Belden-
vile Band will furnish the music.
The very latest fox trots, chicken
walks and other celebrated PAGES
will be played by these celebrated
artists. Ladies.and Gentlemen, come
and see this most stupendous and
wonderful aggregation Of W r
famed artists in the world. Come
early as there will be an enormous
crowd. Please do not let the little
children bother the performers. as
the Fair Board will not be held re-
sponsible for any loss of life al
though an emergency hospital will
be located on the grounds. Every
one come and make it a hot one.
Remember the date, March 27 at 7
p. m. High School Gymnasium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15

A hand" should be given Referee
Jackson of Virginia, Mimi. for his
consistent excellence in officiating.
During the entire series not one pro-
test was raised against his decisions.
1t is difficult task to work through
a game alone, but Jackson was equal
to it and he missed but a very few
calls. He made the games snappy,
keeping the players going the limit
from whistle to pistol. In a choice
of all-star referees we would call it a
stand-off between jackson and Day.
les, who was here for the Stevens
Point game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
A Tribute to Mrs. Kraut!s

1t was bunch of dark red peonies.
They are remembered not for their
beauty alone, but for the giver and
the way they were given.
1t would soon be Childrens Day.
The spring had not brought the usu-
al flowers and it seemed that the
ferns and potted plants Of the winter
must take the place Of the outdoor
blossoms for our decorations. In
our need | went to Mrs. Krauth
She was in her garden. The dark
red peonies were all the flowers she
had, but she would gladly give them
and, as cut them, she insisted that
| should take every one.
The bunch of red peonies in all
their beauty helped to give the chill
dren their happy day, but under
meath was that greater beauty of
service in giving all, that there
should be no lack. In her garden of
vegetables, fruits and flowers which
she tended with untiring care, some
thing was always found to give;
whether the gift was great or small,
it went hand in hand with a smile
that made receiving a pleasure.
"Who gives of his alms-feeds
three,
Himself, his hungering neighbor and
Me-"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Gun Club Meeting March ri

President Geo. M. Stewart of the
Rod & Gun Club has appointed COM
mittees which are to report at a
special meeting of the club, to be
held in the City Hall election room
next Wednesday evening. The i'm
portance of the clubs work depends
upon the general interest taken, and
every member should plan to be
present and give active support. Be
at the City Hall at s o'clock next
Wednesday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Resolution of Respect

In memory Of Brother Charles
Krauth, who died March 7, 1917.
Once again Brother Mason, hav-
ing completed the designs written
for him on life's tressle board, has
passed through the portals Of Eter-
nifty and entered the Grand Lodge of
the New Jerusalem and hath receiv-
ed, as his reward, the white stone
with the name written thereon.
And, Whereas, The all-wise and
merciful Master of the universe has
called from labor to refreshments
our beloved and respected brother,
And Whereas, He having been
true and faithful brother of our be-
loved Order, therefore be it
Resolved. that River Falls Lodge,
No. 100, F. & A. M, in testimony of
her loss, be draped in mourning for
thirty days and that we tender to
the family Of our deceased brother
our sincere coincidence in their deep
affection, and that copy of these
resolutions be sent to the family.
FIX. Knob mob Committee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
State OratOriCal Contest

Preparations are nearly completed
for the holding of the oratorical con-
test Friday evening and for enter
tainment of the visiting delegations.
The contest will be held in the nor
NAL auditorium Friday evening at
8:15 D. m. Most of the visiting dele
cations are expected on the morning
train Friday. At o'clock Friday
afternoon an informal concert and
rally will be held in the auditorium
to be followed by an informal recep-
ton and dance in the gymnasium.
Miss Sanford will keep openahousc in
the society room during the day.
At the afternoon festivities music
will be furnished by the musical or
CARNATIONS of the local school, as
sisted by the visiting musical organi-
cations. The music for the contest
in the evening will be provided by
the Plattevile and Oshkosh Normal
bands
The oratorical contest is the one
event of the year in which all of the
Normal schools participate. AS
there are now nine normal schools
each school has chance to hold the
contest only once in nine years. The
last time the contest was held in
River Falls the patronage of the
community made it a decided sue
cess. The contest this year will be
bigger and better than ever before.
1t is to be hoped that the holding
of the contest in River Falls will
stimulate interest in oratory and de-
batting in our school. Many people
think that the school is too much in
terested in athletics; everyone will
admit that the student body is not
SO much interested in oratory and
debating as the Importance of these
activities deserves.
1t certainly would not be wise to
attempt to build up interest in one
line at the expense Of another. We
are proud of our success in athletics
and we look forward to the same de-
gree of interest and success in for
ensic lines. The best thing for de-
veloping interest in oratory is to
have a rousing, successful contest in
our midst The oratorical associ-
alton bespeaks the support of all
alumni and friends of the school to
make this contest a success.
Program
l (a) Overture, "The Golden
Scepter" SchIepegreIl
(b) Arabian Nights King
Platteville Normal band
z Grafton, Americas Martyrdom,
Lawrence Thompson, River Falls
3 Grafton, Americanism, Harry
S. Fuchs, Oshkosh
4 Grafton, Booker Washington,
Cecil Fulmer, La Crosse
5 Solo, selected, Mr.. E. F. Wright
6 Grafton, The Individual Grim
inal, Leroy Shepherd, Platteville
z Grafton Stevens Point
Intermission
8 Grafton, The False Philosophy,
Otto Marohn, Milwaukee
9 Grafton, Whitewater
10 Grafton, A New Patriotism,
Joseph P. Duff, Superior
II Grafton, A People Despoiled,
Milton C. Towner, Eau Claire
II Music by Oshkosh band
Decision Of Judges
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Great Game At Stout---River
Falls Beats Steven Point % to
1o In Third Of Champion
ship Series
Whitewater South. Champs
Stout Gym. Packed To Limit
River Falls Wins In Last
Few Minutes Of
Play

Last year La Crosse came up here
and trimmed River Falls with appar-
ent ease and looked to have the dis
trict title cinched. Then a couple Of
Eggebrechts, Christian, a Peter
son, a Bethel and a Morrow went
down and evened things up at La
Crosse, cleared the title later at
Minneapolis, and then added the
state rag by downing Milwaukee
twice.
This year Stevens Point showed up
the Red & White badly on the down
state floor; then Capt. Bethel, Otto
Eggebrecht, Rice. Peterson, Eccles
and Thorpe tied the honors here, and
on Monday night went to "neu-
trail" floor at Stout institute and put
the Point out Of the running. And
here's hoping that "history repeats
itself" in the state championship
series with Whitewater, which starts
tomorrow night down there. 4~
When the special train from here
pulled into Menomonie Monday
night there were over 800 enthusi-
astic River Falls rooters aboard,
with brass band and every lusty lung
going full blast. The Stout band
greeted the pilgrims at the depot,
and there was noise galore. Over
800 people were packed into the loft
at the Stout building when the game
started.
And such a game!
At the end of the first half the
score was a tie at 10 points. The
Point had scored field baskets and
two free throws. Bethel and Egge-
brecht has made ringer apiece, but
Bethel had added 6 points on free
shots.
At the opening of the second
period the Point gained a 5-point
lead almost at the start, and it look
ed very dark in the west" for the
Red & White, until about the mid
die of the half, when Rice and Peter
son got to breaking up the Points
fierce attack and gave their forwards
the ball. Bethel shot three baskets,
and Eggebrecht, Rice and Thorpe
one each.
The game was a rough one, des-
perately fought at every stage.
Pope, as per usual, was put out for
rough work, this time almost at the
start of the play. The lanky center
has never finished a game against
the Red & White, neither in basket
ball or football, either quitting from
hard usage or being retired by the
officials for fouling.
Every one of the players on both
teams deserves credit for playing a
great game. 1t was a battle royal
indeed, and the best team won.
The players:
River Falls-Eccles, Bethel and
Thorpe, forwards; Eggebrecht, cen
ter; Rice and Peterson. guards.
Stevens Point-Hertz, and Gied-
enskile, forwards; Pope and Smith,
center; Shalberg. Stuart and Rey-
holds. guards.
Field baskets Bethel, 4; Egge-
orecht. 2; Rice, 1; Thorpe, 1; Hertz,
?; Giedlinskile, 2; Shalberg, 3; Stu
art, l.
Free throws-Betzel, 6 out of 10 |
chances; Stevens Point. 3 out of II |
chances.
Buck of Wisconsin ~" refereed,
and gave general satisfaction. !
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Tenth Business Anniversary

On Saturday, March II, |. l. Lusk
celebrates the tenth anniversary of
his establishment in the furniture
business in River Falls, and in honor
of the occasion he will present 10
every lady who visits his store on
that day carnation, and the men
will also be remembered.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
Close Scores Keep Crowds In Frenzy of Excitement
Special Train Takes Over 800 To
Game at Stout
Ellsworth Wins Tournament
One Lucky Shot Defeats River
Falls In Great Game Which
Decided Meet
All-Star Teams Chosen
Many Good Games Feature Well
Conducted Tournanent---W
ners At State Meet In Me
nOmOnie Next Week
tournament

The final and deciding game Of the
sectional high school tournament,
held at the local normal school, was
played last Saturday afternoon be-
tween Ellsworth and River Falls, the
former winning out by the close
margin Of II to 16. 1t was the fast
est game Of the entire series, and, in
fact, was one of the most clever and
exciting contests ever held here in
any line Of sport.
The Hub boys went in as long-odds
favorites, but when River Falls
started right from the first to play
their opponents to standstill in
every department Of the game, and
kept it up to the very last minute,
the enthusiasm knew no bounds, and
the noise of the frenzied rooters
were deafening. But in that last
minute lucky shot by Capt. Reed
gave Ellsworth the lead, and by clev-
er "stalling" they managed to hold
that advantage until the pistol shot
ended the game. AS Capt. Reed
said, Il only got one basket, but
that one was a big one"
Everyone who witnessed the game
gives River Falls credit for having
the better balanced and faster team,
but luck was decidedly against them
this time. This district, however,
feels worthily represented by Ellis
worth for the state meet to be held
in Menomonie next week. The Hub
boys are true sportsmen and play
clean, clever game. No matter
where thew finish, it's certain they
will have given the best they had
and played the game as gentlemen
should.
The district champions are Reid,
forward; Kruger, forward; Rice,
center; Warner and McAleavy,
guards.
River Falls had previously defeat
ed Clear Lake and Baldwin and were
awarded second place in the tourna-
ment. The Clear Lake victory was
an easy one, ending 10 to 9, but
Baldwin put up a stubborn defense
and held the speedy little locals to a
score of Fl to IL. The River Falls
players were: Peterson and Smith,
guards; Chinook, center; George.
Quinn and Snodgrass. forwards.
Cumberland had a good defensive
aggregation, but were somewhat
weak on offensive team work. They
defeated Baldwin Saturday and won
third place.
Baldwin was represented by Haw-
ley and Garlid, forwards; Hoel, cen
ter; Peterson and Willinh, guards.
The picking Of all-star teams was
considerable Of a problem, as almost
every team had individual players Of
merit for their respec-
tive positions.
Reid of Ellsworth went unchal-
enged as a first-team forward. |
King Of Cumberland was chosen as
his opposite. Chinook and Ri<e
we're of almost equal choice for cen
-er, Chinook probably winning on
lis defensive ability. Lee Of Glen
wood and Peterson of River Falls
we're a sound choice for the guard
positions.
On the second all-star team, Garlid
# Baldwin and Kruger of Ellis
worth were we'll chosen; Rice was
easily the logical choice for center,
While Peterson of Baldwin and Smith
# River Falls were culled out as
guards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-15
tuesday Club
March 20

March 20
Turgenieff, Sketch of his life
Criticism of his work, Mrs. Jacobson
Selected reading, Mrs. Newcomb
Mrs. Sutherland, Hostess