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Evening star., 1917-02-28
Children's Movies Fail.

Mrs. Jacob John Locher. chairman OF
the motion picture committee, said the
efforts toward obtaining better motion
pictures through children's matinees had
failed in Washington so far as attendance
was concerned. though the movement had
resulted in plans for the production OF
better motion picture plays for children.
She said the failure had been due partly
to the failure of women to understand
that the pictures shown We're not the sort
desired but that they were the best that
could be had.
Announcement WaLS made Of q meeting
this afternoon at > 80 o'clock. at which
Representative Henry T. I:ainey Of Hi
nois, Carl Nrooman, assistant SECRETARY Of
Agriculture. and Fulton L. Gordon are u
speak Of various phases of the high cost
of living. Mrs. Court f. Wood, president
of the federation, will preside.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
CITY ITEMS.

Before buying That Trunk or Bag
or Suit Case-don't you think 1t q good
idea to see what BERMAN has-in
that big basement" trunk store at 713
18th st. n.w.-above G ST.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

| 3 Lbs. EVnp. Peaches, 25c: Lbs. Large
Prunes. Zoe: Fish Roe, 15c: II lbs. Meal,
35c; \. Q. Molasses 15c; 2 loaves Bread,
10c: Gold Medal Wheat Food. 121ac;
Gold Medal Oats, TIC; Sugar Waters,
22c; Pure Pepper. e9c: lbs. Buck
wheat. 2ec; Hominy. 4c h.; Peanut
Butter, 12c lb.; > cans Regina Peaches,
25c. 926 Pa. ave. and all the j. T. d.
Pyles Stores.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Fresh Country Eggs by Parcel Post.
Prices low. Call 2O5 Evans bldg.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Favors Free SchooIbooKs.

Because OF the cost of such books. "
declared the speaker, many children
Of Workingmen are unable to get an
education. II was unfortunate that
Congress knocked out the free text
books provision in the appropriation
bill"
Chairman CulIeen reported that the
schools in Southeast Washington are
oVercrowdcd. and said he hoped the
coming year the Commissioners would
be able TO relieve the conditions
secretary connoT read communi-
cation from COL W, W. Harts. superin-
tendent of public buildings and
grounds. thanking the association for
its hearty Endorsement of his plan to
refrain from converting public parks
into Fairgrounds.
capt. w. +. Luckett called attention
I" the condition of Virginia avenue be
tween South Capitol street and New
Jersey avenue. and said he hoped the
thoroughfare soon would be improved
The association decided to request
Senator Swanson to inspect the avenue
that bears the name of the state he
represents and interest himself in its
Improvement.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

GaYETYsSs'11s'ssss sSs 1sss
soLLY WARD and d,
ROSELAND GIRLS ]
Next week-FoLLIEs OF THE DAY.
Especial Film Features|
Crandalr. Apollo. e:4 H st. NE. 4
ropAY--vALEsKA sJRArr, In THEY
NEW YORK PEACOCK"
ToMoRRow-yIoLA DANA. in ''THREADsy
or FAT0" Also MR.. AND Mrs. SID
NEY DREW. in THE PEST" (
CrandaIrs Ave. Grand. 645 Pa. Av.S.E.
roDAyvioIA PAM Ms IN rHKhAps rIsHMS ,Ds OF
SECRET" MAT. $50 Pm. u
!ToMoRRow-JUNE CAPRICE. in "A
CHILD OF THE WILDS."
New stanton. 9th and c SITS. NE. :
TODAY ELLA HALL, in
THE BUGLER OF ADGIERS. Z
Masonic Auditorium.
TONIGHT-PAULINE FREDERICK. In ]
THE SLAVE MARKET" Also Psths News.
wnshington-Regent 18th and q.
ToDAY-B. II. sorHERN and PEGGY HY-i
LAND. in THE CHAIrEL." Superb. !
American. r.. 1. Ave. 4 LIST 81: NV. !:
:TODAY-rHEDA BARA. in HER DOUBLE
LIFE" Church Benefit.
. Circle. 21O5 Pa. Ave. Phi. w. e53. !:
!. .ToDAY-wM. CoURTENAY and MoLLIEs
KING. in KICK IN"
T0MORROW-CIAARA KIMBALL YoCNG.E
i: in HEARTS IN EXILE" !.
! Truxton. Florida Ave. 4 N. Cap.
; TOnAY-Pathe Feature. CYRIL MAUDE, In 5
: THE GREATER WILL !.
] Olympic. 1881 U st. NV.
ToDAY-DoUGLAs FAIRBANKS, in ''THE J
! MATRTMANIAC." !
i. re serc. Georgia Ave. and Park Rd. !
TODAY in THE HIDDEN .
!. VALLEY Also PEARL WHITE. in
PEARL OF THE ARMY
Lyric. 18th and Irving SITS. NV. :
;T0pAY-ANN MURDoCK. supported by I:
!. MABEL TEINNEILE; SHIRLEY MASON
: and wM. wADswoRTH in WHERE /.
LOVE Is" IN ACTS. From William J.
Locke's Great Fiction Success. Also - .
: JACK TAR IN THE MAKING" Instruct .
!: i've Reel. .
/: Penn Gardens. Pa. Ave. at :1st 81.
:ToDAY-RUPEET JULIAN, in THE :
+: RIGHT TO BE HAPPY
1: Cosmos Today at 1. 4:4S & 1O,15 Only
THE EAGLES WINGS"
laundering drama with laundering
message.
Liberty. North Capitol md p SITS.
:: :TODAY-BESSlE LOVE, in a SISTER Oh .
:: SIX." Also key stone.
Leader, 80. 9th st. NV.
+: :TOpAY-MARIE DORO. in LOST AND
] WON" PARAMOUNT.
Home, 1880 c st. NE. :
:TODAY-NALESKA SURATT, in THE 9
Z STRAIGHT WAY"
Empire Theater. 8I1 II st. Me-
TODAY DOROTHY DALTON, in "A GAM
: BILE IN SOILS" Also FATTY AND IA :
Z BEL. in BRIGHT LIGHTS" 2reel Key .
stone comedy.
CrandalI's Theatcr, 9th and E Sts. .
:TonAY- GEORGE WALSH and ANNA +.
LUTHER. in MELTING MILLIONS.
Crandnlrs SnyOy. 18th and Col. Rd.
HUFF and JACK PICK
FORD. in GREAT EXPECTATIONS
:ToMoRRoW ALICE BRADY, In THE .
: HUNGRY HEART
s.o.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
Seeks Better Transportation.

n. L. Connor, chairman of the COM
mittee on public utilities. presented a
report deploring the limited means of
transportation facilities in portions of
Southeast Washington. Owing to the
lack of a universal transfer system, til e
report stated, it is necessary to ride all
about the city 70 go from one point to
I another on a single car fare.
It was stated in the report that there
has been no complaint made against the
lighting facilities for the southeast sec
tion, but the report did contain COM
plant against the telegraph service,
and the committee urged the abolish
ment of that system in favor of q tele-
phone service that will permit long
distance talking at 4 reasonable rate
on motion of Mr. Connor the asso-
Lewis Pomerene telephone bill, which
provides for government ownership of
that franchise.
| Mr.. Enrich asked that the associa-
! ton adopt a resolution indorsing the
/ Torrens method of land registration
| 1t was stated that the committee on
| law and Legislation has the question
| under consideration and will make a
report at the next meeting.
| Mr.. culleen. chairman of the COM
mIttee on schools, complained that
/ Congress had failed to provide for a
vocational school for the southeast sec
/ tiou. Such schools are being estab-
! lished in all parts Of the country, he
stated, but Congress seems slow to in
| crease the number Of them here.
1 Mr. CulleCn also told of his interest
! in the question of free text books for
children in the high schools.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
SCHOOL LOTS SOUGHT
FOR PLAYGROUND USE
Mrs. Susie Root Rhodes Outlines
Program to Federation of
Women's Clubs.

supplement the twelve municipal
Fairgrounds by the seVenty-two school
play lots that will be available by next
summer, put vacation schools on the
school lots where needed, keep all the
grounds open Saturdays, after o'clock
until dark. until 10 o'clock when cleo
tric lights may be obtained, ana
throughout the summer"
This is the comprehensive program
of playground extension for which Mrs.
Susie Root Rhodes. director of munic-
ipal Fairgrounds and member of the
board of education. asked the support
of the District of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs which she addressed
at the Ebbitt Hotel last evening.
Mrs. Rhodes protested against the
locking up of the school grounds. sixty
six of which are equipped as play
grounds. Only twenty of them, she
said. We're operated for six weeks as
Fairgrounds. This year, she stated.
Congress has given $1,000 for the va
cation schools and these. she said.
should be on the Fairgrounds. and each
playground should have a swimming
pool. She advocated a high. school va
cation school as well as those devoted
to grade school work.
Evening star., 1917-02-28
We Do Cold Galvanizine.
) Lbs. Evnp. Peaches. 25c: Lbs. Large

John A. Gottsmann & Co. Main 3O33
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Empire Theater, 8II II ST. Me-
TODAY DOROTHY DALTON, in "A GAM
HIE IN SOILS" Also FATTY AND IA
BEL. ia BRIGHT LIGHTS" 2-reel Key
stone Comedy.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

CrandnIrs snvOy. 18th and Col. Rd.
TonAY--LoI-ISE HUFF and JACK PICK
FORD. in GREAT EXPECTATIONS"
TOMORROW ALICE BRADY, in THE
HI NGRY HEART
Evening star., 1917-02-28

be held al CONVENTION Hall the even
ing OF March 8, We're discussed at
meeting of the Colored Oldest Inhab-
1tants' Association of the District at
Catholic Beneficial Hall last night
thairnen of various committees in
charge made reports. James W. Muse
the secretary, was authorized TO re-
quest of the municipal authorities a
detail of police to assist the committee
having public comfort in charge for the
occasion. Eugene Brooks, president of
the organization, presided.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Crandairs Theatcr, 9th and e Sts.
TODAY GEORGE WALSH and ANNA
LJ7IHER. in MELTING MILLIONS
Evening star., 1917-02-28

Players club are 10 he received by Mr..
and Mrs George De FranceauX tomor-
row night at S:3G o'clock at their home.
1441 Monroe street. There is to be u
grab bag" followed by dancing.
Evening star., 1917-02-28

the American Pharmaceutical Associa-
ton is TO meet tonight at the National
College Of Pharmacy. sos | street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15
Oil From Shark LiVers.

Shark livers are used with those Of
The so-called "dogfsh" for the extrac-
ton of an inferior grade of oil, which
S employed principally as an applica-
ton to fishermen's boats and other
wood exposed to the water. Tne oil
has decidedly strong odor. 1t is
sold locally in ur-gallon tins at an
average price of $1.30 per tin. 1t has
not been discovered that the skin of
the shark is used to any extent. In a
Tried form it has a small sale for use
polishing or smoothing wood.
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Local Happenings

! w. G. Spence is a ST. Paul visitor
today.
Mrs. Floyd Bailey is visiting in
Duluth.
Mrs. J. C. Knowlton spent Tues
day in ST. Paul.
Emil Carisch was in st. Paul on
business Tuesday.
Mrs. August Block is spending
the day in ST. Paul.
Irving Todd, Jr and w. E Ber-
see of Hastings were in the city on
business Monday.
Mrs. Sarah Gleason returned Mon
day from a three weeks visit with
relatives at Scales Mound, Ill.
A special feature of the evening
service at the Methodist church next
Sunday will be the Normal Glee club.
Herbert Welker left last Satur-
day evening for Washington, D c.,
where he will join the Quarter
masters Corps.
The local drive for army Y. M. c..
A. funds was made yesterday by a
committee of the business men and
was very successful
Mrs A. F. Block spent Thursday
in ST. Paul visiting her friend, Mrs.
r. P. Colwell, who is in St. Johns
hospital at that place.
The Home Missionary Society will
give 25c supper at the home of
Mrs. Emma Segerstrom Friday af-
ternoon, commencing at 5 o'clock.
All are welcome.
Mrs. E. r. Moody Of Outlc0k,
Sask. ,~who has been visiting with
relatives here the past three months
expects to leave for her home Sun
day. Mrs. Lucy d. Mapes will ac-
company Mrs. Moody to Canada.
The dance given BY Fink's Or.
chestra of Ellsworth at Syndicate
Hall last night was attended by sc
couples who report most enjoyable
time. This orchestra will give an.
other dance here shortly a f e
Thanksgiving.
A large number from here are
planning on attending the dance al
the Ellsworth Park Pavilion Friday
night of this week. The proceeds
of this affair will go toward the
dinner fund" for Pierce county's
soldier boys. Tickets may be pur
chased at any bank and a record
will be kept of all purchasers.
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To Keep Water Cold.

An excellent way to keep water cold
long time with little ice is to take
pitcher of ice and water and set in the
center of newspaper; then, by gath
ering the four corners at the top and
bringing the ends together with a
strong rubber band around them to
hold close together, the air is exclud-
ed. A pitcher of water treated in this
manner will stand all through the
night with very little perceptible melt
ing Of the ice, and even after the ice
does melt the water will keep cold
long time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

Fellow Citizens Young and Old:
That starry banner which floats
SO majestically above our heads is
your flag and my flag. It is the
flag of more than 100,000,000 free
people. There are sacred memoir
les in every fold; the blood of pa
triots has consecrated every stripe
and every star. 1t has been borne
on many a battlefield, but always
on the side of human freedom, al
ways in defense of the right Of the
people to govern themselves, and
please God-it always will be.
It is our privilege and our duty
to honor, love, and revere it, to be
loyal to it in thought, word, and
deed, now and always, and to give
our lives for it if need be, because
it represents the best and noblest
ideals of human life and govern
ment. Judge Winslow.
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Mail Your Christmas
Packages Early

Uncle Sam is determined that all
his nephews fighting in France shall
have as big Christmas boxes as rela-
tives and friends here want to send
them-up to 20 pounds. if mailed
early enough.
The French government recently
gave notice that, because of its in
adequate rail facilities, it could not
transport any parcel-post package
weighing over seven pounds.
Now the u. 81 War department
announces that it will h n d. lie all
Christmas packages for the Ameri-
can expeditionary forces in France,
on the lines there which have been
built and are being operated by our
nine railway regiments.
Accordingly the Postofice Depart
ment has issued a new order under
which Christmas package weigh
ing up to twenty pounds may be
sent to soldier in France, but these
regulations must be strictly-observ-
ed:
In addressing give the name OF
the soldier, the name of the unit to
which he is attached and send it in
Care of the Commanding General,
Port of Embarkation, Pier ]. Hobo
ken. N. J. The package must COM
ply with the regular postal regula-
tons, and, in addition, the articles
sent must be packed in wooden
box not more than two cubic feet in
extent. 1t must be we'll strapped
and should have either hinged or a
screwed top. No perishable food
stuffs may be sent. The box should
be marked to indicate it is Christ
mas package and should reach Hobo
ken not later than Dec. 5. The rate
of postage is IL cents pound"
To be sure it will get to France in
time, mail your Christmas box be-
fore November Is.
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Earth and Moon.

Fifty moons would equal the earth
in volume, although it would take 81
times the mass of the moon to equal
the mass of our planet as the lunar
density is only six-tenths that of the
earth. The entire surface of the moon
about equals North and South America
in area, though about 40 per cent OF
this surface we can never see, since
our satellite always turns the same
face toward us.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

When you hear a great big grown
up girl or a married woman who
ought to know better, condemn the
soldiers tobacco fund" and insist
that the boys will become slaves to
the weed. doesn't it make you tired?
If tobacco will prove a comfort to
the boys, and there is no d b t
about this, why not send them the
smokes they want A ten cent pack
age of tobacco and a corn cob pipe
will make soldier boy happy in his
spare moments. How long will 15C
worth of candy. at 60c a pound, last
one of the fair sex? And look where
the price of sugar is, too
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15
Birds Restore Old Orchard.

A Massachusetts ornithologist took
in hand a typical old orchard, one
which had suffered greatly from neg
lect. Between 1891 and 1895 he OBJ
served this orchard, at first overrun
with baneful insects, later, when his
efforts to attract birds had been re-
warded, practically freed of insects, SO
that with intelligent care the trees
bore fruit, being the only ones OF that
neighborhood to do so.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

The State Council Of Defense has
passed resolution, demanding the
District Attorney and sheriff Of each
county, and the mayor and chief of
police of each city in the state, to
suppress instantly all gambling de-
vices, known as punch boards and
other illegal means which are used
to force the sale of candy. The
reason for this is on account of the
great scarcity of sugar in the coun-
try, the reduction of the use of
candy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

A E. Reese attended meeting
of the Pierce county publishers at
Hudson last Saturday
Mrs. Roscoe Bennett of Hudson
and Mrs. George Carlson of Min
neapolis are visitors at the home of
Mrs Otto Wenzel.
The County Board is in session at
Ellsworth this week. AS we go to
press the various committees are
hard at work and the board expects
to adjourn next Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15
Prouressive Boston.

Boston has tried successfully the ex-
pertinent of having open-air moving
pictures which is in itself an advance
in conserving public health. But BOs-
ton went still further, and put on ex-
hibition in public parks films which
were lessons in health and hygiene
by showing the evils of insanitary sur
gested remedies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15
I earnino From Birds.

Many wise suggestions come to one
who observes the ways and traits OF
birds. Study of birds well repays the
effort it demands. Respect for animal
life and bird life humanizes US. The
greatest and best of mankind have
been tender and loving to animal life.
The more we become friends of the
birds the more we shall feel the force
of the text. "Not one sparrow shall
fall to the ground without your Father.
Fear We not, therefore, We are of more
value than many sparrows. '-Alilwau-
kee Journal.
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How Lobster Gets Food.

The lobster gets his food by follow
ing the suggestions of his long anten-
nae, which sort over the articles in his
immediate vicinity and inform him
which are edible and which are not.
He cannot see much and relies upon
his sense of touch for dietetic infOr-
nation. He loves to fight, even in his
wild state, not SO much, it. is thought,
from cannibalism as from pure mean
ness"
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In Public Life.

'"To look at me now, mum, you
wouldn't think that used to be in pub
lie life" said the tattered visitor.
"Dear mev exclaimed the sympathet-
ic housewife. "Were you a member
Of congress, or something like that?"
mo, mum. l was train announcer in
one Of the largest railroad stations in
the country
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

This paper is a member
Of the Wisconsin Patriotic
Press Association and pied
ges i t S uncompromising
Loyalty to our Government
in this war.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

Training is everything-the peach
was once bitter almond and the
caulifiower is only a cabbage with a
college education. A grape fruit is
a lemon that had a chance and took
advantage of it -Elmwood Press.
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Normal School Notes


On Monday afternoon at four
o'clock the championship football
team were the guests of honor in
celebration of the Northern Cham
pionship resulting in the defeat of
Stevens Point last Friday. Profess
or Karges presided at the meeting
and called upon members of the
team and faculty for speeches. The
band played and everybody was hap
py.
Miss Weberg, on leave of absence,
has returned to the school to resume
her work in the Home Economics
department.
A large service flag is now dis
played from the arch over the stage
in the auditorium. This is a 6x1O
flag in the blue field Of which are
placed the IS stars, each one stand
ing for a River Falls Normal man in
military service.
DR.. Herbert Wentz of Verona, N.
D., visited the school on Monday.
DR.. Wentz graduated from the
school in 1896. His son, Kendall
Wentz, is now in attendance at the
normal. DR.. Wentz has recently en-
listed in the military service medi-
cal corps, and is now on his way east
to take up active work.
The football team is busy drilling
for the La Crosse game which will
be played at La Crosse on Thanks
giving day. The team is in good
shape, barring one or two men and
will be in tip-top condition for the
state championship game.
The campaign for the Students
Friendship War fund has occupied
the attention of the school for the
past week. The schools and colleges
of America are raising 81, 100000 for
war relief. The contributions in our
school have already passed the 1900
mark.
Miss Gladys Goodnaugh, a student
of the University of Minnesota in
the Home Economics Depar tment,
has been doing substitute work at
the Normal during the past two
weeks. She will return to her
studies at the end of the present
week.
DR.. Sarah L. Garrett will arrive at
River Falls on November 18th to
take up the work of school physi-
clan. She will remain in the school
several weeks at this time, return
ing later to continue her work.
The Juniors will give a party to
the Seniors on Friday night of this
week. The football team will be the
guests of honor.
The faculty and Protestant stud
ents of the Normal have up to date
paid toward the War Relief fund
$1,000. The faculty have raised as
their apportionment $500. giving on
an average of about $13.5 so per mem
Der.
Of the student body the girls gave
about $3.50, or an average of So Is
per donor. The boys gave about
$3.50, making an average of $3.50
per boy. The largest amount given
by any girl was SIS, the largest
amount given by any boy $40. At
this writing there are several
pledges not yet turned in which
promise to materially increase the
fund.
The Catholic students Of the school
are raising fund of 5000 which will
be their share of the $5,0O0,O00 be-
ing raised for similar work by the
K. of G..
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The Saltwater M e n ger has
started something new-potato con-
test. Editor Welch offers prizes for
the best spuds brought to his office.
We note that all potatoes exhibited
are to become the property of the
Messenger. Guess Welch's w r
garden was failure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-11-15

The Minnesota State Commission
has ordered public dance halls and
pool halls to close at 10 p. m. The
afternoon the dansant will doubtless
prove popular from now on.
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Snoken in Haste.

Collector-"But you said you woulC
pay me if I came today" Mr.. Bildew
-.Well, my friend, you know how it
is-the best of US sometimes say
things that we are sorry for"
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CONGREGATIONAL NOTES


Sunday, November Is
Sunday school, 11:45, Miss Lucille
Haddow, Supt.
Morning worship with sermon by
pastor, 1920.
Evening worship with sermon by
pastor. 7:30.
Christian Endeavor at $50. "Some
Friends of Yours
A liberal offering for the Ameri-
cans was taken last Sunday At the
Communion Service three members
were received into the church by
letter.
A cordial welcome to all.
ELMER WILLIS SERL, Pastor.
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Table Golf.

'Ever heard of table golf?" "No.
How do you play it?" with dried
peas and salt spoons on an 18-hole
course of Swiss cheese. Judge.