davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1918-05-30

An aged woman was drowned and
the plants of two manufacturing COM
panies, two dwelling houses. an cleo
trio light and power house, a rail-
road bridge and a quarter Of q mile
Of railroad track were swept away
when new concrete mill dam at
Hill, N. H, collapsed last night,
Evening star., 1918-05-30
CARD or THANKS.

We wish to express our thanks
and appreciation to our relatives and friends
for their kindness and sympathy and for
their beautiful noral tributes at the death OF
my beloved husband. DENNIS 8. BRICK
ERD. MRS. BRfCkERD AND FAMILY.
Evening star., 1918-05-30
MARRIED.

ALLEN-DAvIS. Mrs. Alice L. Davis an
nounces the marriage Of her daughter.
FLORENCE GERTRUDE, TO WILLIAM w.
ALLEN. in Baltimore. May 13. 1918.
GURNEE-MELINE. In Baltimore. Md. May
%. 1918. by the Rev. c. NJ. Eyster. Mrs.
FLORENCE T.. MELINE to Mr.. CLINTON
GURNEE of Baltimore, Nd. Witness: Mr..
Thomas Z. England.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

The New York board of education
has voted unanimously to discontinue
teaching of German in the public
schools for the duration of the war.
Evening star., 1918-05-30
BORN

TODD. On Monday. May q. 1918, at sibley
Hospital to Olga A. and Adam J. Todd. a
Evening star., 1918-05-30

Not perfect weaves ac-
cording to an exacting maxi
er's standard, but wear as
sured. Double soles, heels
and toes; some with seams
up the back.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

7yc children Wash ST
Dresses, 9 for
The whole of one of the new plaid
ginghams, or gingham skirts topped by
white waists, with smart plaid collars
and cuffs. Sizes 2 to II years.
69c and CSC Girls ST
Petticoats. 9 for
OF fine nainsook bordered with lace
or embroidery ruffles; bands have but
tonholes. Sizes 6 to II years.
Evening star., 1918-05-30
Women's Q $1.25 to ST
S1.75 Silk Hose i

Full fashioned of good
quality silk. in black, white,
bronze or champagne. Tiny
flaws in weave do not inter.
fere with their wear, but
greatly reduce their cost to
you.
Evening star., 1918-05-30

Women's 5 35c Ribbed ST
Vests, S for. 1
Extra size Vests, slightly imperfect
the reason for the extreme price reduc-
ton. Come with taped neeks and arm.
holes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Ringing Brothers
Announce Date
Gigantic Spectacle and Thousand
Arenic Sensations to Invade This
Locality in Near Future

Word comes that Ringing Broth
ers' mammoth circus is to exhibit
afternoon and night at St. Paul
Wednesday, August FL.
Always the leaders in introducing
the newest and greatest features
the famous showmen this season
announce the most rem arkable pro-
gram of their career. There is a
brand new spectacle of gig antic
proportions entitled I'm Days of
Old" Produced on the biggest
stage ever built, it tells the story of
the golden age Of Ivanhoe, Robin
Hood and King Arthur. An entire
trainload of scenery is carried. The
cast numbers 1850 actors and there
is an enhancing ballet of 800 dane
ing girls. A thousand arenic sem
sations follow the spectacle on the
main-tent program. There are
SlCdL L1OQPC0 VI OCdIO9 0OS0 c1LA0
monkeys that walk on tight ropes
and ride horseback; herds of ele-
plants in all new tricks; interna-
tional athletes in feats of amazing
strength; slides for life from tent
top to the ground by men suspend
ed by the hair, and one-the great
Hillary-wh Jumps the gap" with
skates attached to his head. The
worlds greatest stars, such as May
Wirth, who leaps from the ground
to galloping steed with baskets tied
to her feet, are presented in great
number. There are twice as many
clowns as before, a menagerie of
1909 splendid animals and, to intro
duce the holiday an all new street
parade three miles long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Exnl0sion Kills Six Men in
Dupont BarksdaIe Plant

Six men were killed today when
an explosion occurred in the Triton
building Of the Dupont Munition
works at Barksdale, near here. The
plant which housed the explosive,
Triton line No. 2, was completely
demolished and was the only build
ing damaged.
The killed are:
Andrew Johnson, Washburn, sur
vived by his widow and eight chill
dren. One son. Edward Johnson, is
in training at Camp Pike, Ark.
Andrew Borgren, Washburn, sur
vived by his widow
William B. Turner Of Alabama.
Edward Sechter. Romania, Wis.
Melvin Younggren, River Falls,
Wis.
Walter Shazowski, Ashland, Wis.
One man, Andrew Johnson, was
an employe in the explosives depart
ment of the plant. while the others
were building concrete gutter just
outside the building. All were kill
ed by the force of the explosion and
falling brick.
A huge nitrate acid tank, Is feet
away was uninjured.
Cause Unknown
The cause of the explosion may
not be known for several days, ac-
cording to s. ]. Beers, superintend-
ent of the plant. Every man was
doing his own work and nothing I'M
usual had happened" Mr.. Beers
told a News Tribune man tonight.
Several times each day mixture
Of vitrol and nitrate is poured into
the tank and Immediately air, not to
exceed As pounds pressure, is let in
to the receptacle. The mixture was
poured in today as usual and when
the air was turned on the explosion
occurred. 1t was between 10 and
IL o'clock this morning.
The shock of the explosion was
plainly heard at Ashland, Wis. The
property damage will be less than
81 900, it was estimated. Duluth
News Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Cold Pack and Syrup
Solve Canning Problem

Keep canning, sugar or no sugar"
is the slogan for the next go days.
Undoubtedly the best practice will
be to can fruits by the cold pack
method, without sugar. Apples,
berries, peaches, pears, pineapple
and plums are the fall fruits which
are recommended for cold pack can
ming in the folder, "Can Vegetables
and Fruits at Home" prepared by
the home economics department of
the University of Wisconsin.
Another way of saving sugar in
canning is to use corn syrups.
Home economics workers recon-
mended for mildly acid fruits l cup
white corn syrup, cup sugar, II
cups water; for acid fruits I cup
sugar, I cup white corn syrup, 4
cup water; for sour fruits, J cup
sugar, / cup white corn syrup, 3
cups water. For thin syrup boil l
minute; for medium syrup boil 5
for thick syrup, boil s to
10 minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Paid Advertisement

Published in behalf of Geo. w.
Chinook, Jr., of River Falls, Wis
consin, who is the author thereof.
Amount to be paid therefore S 80
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Sheriff at the
September primary. If nominated
and elected will move to and reside
in Ellsworth during my term of Of
flee and endeavor to conduct the Of
flee in an efficient manner.
| respectfully solicit your support.
Geo. w. Chinook, Jr.
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Normal to Establish
Military Training Unit

On account of the large number
of men, who have done practical
work school and shop and field at
the River Falls state Normal, this
school meets the requirements of the
War Department and of Secretary
Baker. and President j. h. Ames
has decided to establish a military
training unit, when h fall term
opens September 10th. I h i 9 de-
partment will be in charge OF reg
uIar United States army officer and
the federal government will provide
the necessary arms and equipment.
In speaking of the object Of the
work, Secretary Baker says. This
new policy aims to accomplish two
fold object: First to develop as a
great military asset the large body
Of young men in the colleges a n d
second to prevent the unnecessary
and wasteful depletion of the col
leges through indiscriminate volun-
teering by offering to the student a
definite and immediate m i | a y
status.-Young men should be urged
to continue their education and take
advantage of this opportunity to
serve the nation.
At t h request of the War De-
partment, President Ames h de-
tailed one teacher and five pupils,
who are already attending the offlc-
ers' training camp at Fort Sheridan
SO that they will be prepared to
assist the army officer who is assign
ed to this school.
This plan, which was devised by
the Secretary of War and approved
by President Wilson, will give every
lad in Wisconsin, Swho is over Is
years of age, a chance to enlist at
once and at the same time to pre-
pare for line of work that wi i
mean much to him d to h S
country, whether we have war or
peace, while pupils under Is years
of age will be encouraged to enroll
in the training units.
The enlistment will be purely vol
untary and will constitute the stu
dent member of the Army OF the
United States at once and liable to
active duty at the call Of the presl-
dent. 1t will, however, be the poll
CIV of the Government not to call the
members of the training units to
active duty until they have reached
the age of Fl, unless urgent military
necessity compels an earlier call. in
which case the boys will be prepared
as we'll as willing to go.
The plan is already meeting with
much favor and both parents and
pupils are writing direct to Presi-
dent J. H. Ames in regard to en-
rollment in the River Falls unit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
New Instructor in
Agriculture at Normal

Mr.. R S. Spriggs, who will have
charge of the department of agri-
cultural mechanics in the State De-
partment of Vocational Agricultural
Education with the Federal Depart
ment of Vocational Education at the
River Falls State Normal school,
arrived in River Falls, Sunday and
together with president j. H. Ames
and Director w. S. Wells, is hard at
work on the plans that will place
this important work upon a con-
structive basis.
Mr.. Spriggs is a Kansas man and
was a former school mate of ]. M.
May, professor of Agriculture at
the Normal and the popular county
agent OF Pierce county, in the Kan
sas State University. Graduating
from the department Of mechanical
engineering, Mr.. Spriggs took adj
ditional work along vocational lines
t e r which he installed manual
training in four schools in Creston,
Iowa, one of these being the Cres-
ton high school. After this he went
to Lewistown, Minnesota, where the
work was closely related to the de-
partment of Agriculture. For the
past seven years, he has been direc-
tor OF mechanic arts in the public
schools o f Rochester, Minnesota,
where the unqualified success of his
work has become known far outside
OF the bounds of Minnesota.
When Mr.. Spriggs took hold of
the work at Rochester, there was
not thing that was even allied to a
course in manual arts but the very
first year after his coming 20 bench
es, an instructors desk and equip
ment for the same were installed.
The next year the development of
the work began to show for wood
turning and pattern machines were
purchased and saw table, band saw,
jointer, 6 wood lathes and addition
benches and tools were added to the
equipment. The third year the
blacksmith work came in together
with II FORCES, machine lathe and
complete set of blacksmith tools.
Neither was Mr.. Spriggs content to
start h e e, for additional lathes,
milling machines, shapers etc., were
added until the equipment of Ro-
chester now stand for all h is
standard and first class, and during
this past year Mr.. Spriggs had three
men besides himself caring for the
work of his department, which in
cluded mechanical and ARCHITECTURAL
drawing and blue print work in adj
dition to the lines named above.
1t is needless to say that President
Ames n d the authorities at the
Normal School are congratulating
themselves upon the fact that they
have been able to get Mr.. Spriggs
for the coming year, for in addition
to the splendid work in m annual
training, he had full charge Of the
military training at the Rochester
school, fact that is Of special i'm
portance just now when this depart
ment is being introduced here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
In Days Of Yore
Items From The River Falls Jour
nal Files of Thirty-Six and
Twenty Five Years Ago
IS Years Ago Aug. 10, 1893

]. w. Vim, who is engaged in
threshing reports the yield of rye
from IL to 20 bushels per acre, good
quality, and barley 20 to %.
On account Of i'll health E. P.
Huntington has sold his paper, The
New Richmond Voice The Voice is
an excellent local paper and it is
hoped that the new proprietor. l.. J.
Adgate, may be able to maintain it's
high standard.
Mrs. E. G. Rollins had n g h t
blooming cereus in bloom last Mon.
day which was exhibited to manv.
AS the plant has three more buds
upon it, there will be opportunity
for others to see this rare and
beautiful flower.
Swan P. Rosen of Mann VALLEY
was seriously injured last Friday by
being run over by reaper. He lost
the third finger of his left hand,
one of the bones of his right leg was
fractured, long cash was cut in his
scalp and his anatomy shows signs
of hard usuage generally.
E. II. Lagerstadt who has been EN-.
ployed in the barber shop of Ander-
son & Curtiss in this city since his
advent upon American soil few
years ago and has become an adept
in the art tonsorial, h purchased
Mr.. Anderson's interest in the bust.
ness which will be continued here
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Take a Vacation

A change of scene and relief from
the daily grind of worry and work
was never more necessary for the
conservation of health and energy.
Ilwaco Springs Summer Resort
will afford you just the outing you
need at the same old rates as be-
fore the war, and spare you the ex-
pense of railway fare to long dis
lance places less attractive.
Address Ilwaco Springs Co., Riv-
er Falls, Wis. Phone "a or 203-R.
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Red Cross Notes

The local committee on socks can
make use of more knitters. 1t is
also requested that socks be
brought to Mrs. Elertson or Miss
Copley as soon as finished. The
shipping committee would much
rather ship a few hundred at time
than to have the whole 1000 to han
die at one time.
The Chapter has large quotas of
garments for August. More help
can be employed at the work room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
kinnickinnic Red Cross Benefit

A Home Talent, Uncle Ephriam's
Summer Boarders, will be given at
the J. c. Madsen home 5 mi e.
northeast of River Falls, Friday eve
ming, Aug. 8. 1918. By the young
people of Kinnickinnic.
For the benefit of the Red Cross
Admission of adults 35 cents and
children Is cents. Ice cream will be
on sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08

after under the firm name of Curtiss
& Lagerstadt.
A goodly number of the friends
and relatives of Mrs. Abigail Loring
from st. Paul and Ellsworth took
her by surprise yesterday afternoon,
the occasion being her Seth birth
day. Mrs. w. L. and Mrs. Scion
Perrin Of st. Paul, Mrs. 5. Strick-
land, Mr.. and Mrs. Foss and two
children, DR.. w. D. Woodwork,
wife and their children Of Ellsworth,
and his brother, Hon. l. D. Wood
worth and wife of Ohio constituted
the party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Paid Advertisement

Inserted by Chris Madsen, in hehalf
Of P. J. Stevens, Of Cylon, Wis.
Amount to be paid therefor is zoe
per insertion.
| am a candidate for member OF
Assembly from st. Croix county, on
the Republican ticket of the Farm.
ers and Laboring Mans League at
the September primary.
P. j. Stevens
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Pierce County
Draft News

The following is the list of men
that left last Friday for Camp Tay-
lor, KY:
Alvin Hawkinson, River Falls
Robert Scharfenburg, Canada
Anton j. Youngren, WEIGH, MINI.
Christ H. Aims, Ellsworth
Hjalmar Bronson, Deer Rive r,
MINI.
Edw. V. Johnson, Ellsworth
Albert Schultz, Duluth
Rudolph VAIL, Pepin
Henry J Hildebrandt, Prescott
Jos. r. Russell, Prescott
Arthur A. McHardy, Bay City
Harry Heacox, Beldenville
Arthur P. Thorsen, Spring Valley
Dorance E. Newstrom, Stockholm
Herman V. Johnson, Ellsworth
Joe Filkins, Prescott
Monroe F. Wilson, River Falls
Edward Nyhus, S prin G Valley
Chas. Traynor, Rock Elm
Jacob Jensen, Ellsworth
Clarence Mikelson, Maiden Rock
Ralph Enghausen, Mondovi
Louis L. Lawrence, River Falls
Herman Hurtgen, Spring Valley
Elmer r. Bake, River Falls
George Enghausen, Mondovi
Walter Julian, Maiden Rock
Jake Klein, Arkansaw
Julius Bergstrom, Maiden Rock
Andrew Flatum, Martell
Carl L. Thorson, River Falls
Frank Grant, Rock Elm
Oscar Danielson, Spring Valley
HeldingF. Hoffman, Maiden Rock
John J Schmitt, Plum City
Wallace Dorwin, Wheatland, n.
D.
Arney Lansing, Rock Elm
George J. Devine, Ellsworth
Harry Coleman, Stockholm
John H. Myhrer, Ellsworth
John Hamilton, Ellsworth
Arthur Nelson, Diamond Bluff
Class One of the 1917 class of
registrants is now depleted.
With this call, so men have al
ready been called for entertainment
during August.
List of those that left Monday,
for Shelby, Mississippi.
Alfred T. Roe, Spring Valley
Jerome T. Clifford, Maiden Rock
Ellis Carlson. Maiden Rock
List of of those that leave Friday
for Jefferson Barracks, Mo-,
Royce F. Kline. Fort Dodge, Ia.
Albert Danielson, Spring Valley
Rollie Witt, Rock Elm
Lief Rynning, Diamond Bluff
Anchor L. Lund, Beldenville
Edwin G. Hanson, Magnolia, la.
Nels Johnson, Bay City
SEVERN n. Kittleson, Spg. Valley
VIM. Martin, Plum City
Elton E. Oellrich, Diamond Bluff.
Leslie We;deman, Columbus
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-08-08
Old Academy Girls Picnic

The annual picnic of the old Acad-
envy girls will be held Thursday,
Aug. Is, at the Lodge in Glen Park,
this city Let all resident members
accept this notice as personal in
vitation. Remember the date and
be sure to come or send a response.
Hattie L. Levings, Sec.
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Lost, Left or Taken

l 1000 fit. one-eigth by one and
one-fourth fiat sewer rod. Inform
alton to its whereabouts will be
greatly appreciated. You will be
paid for your trouble. Sanitary
Plumbing Co., Carl Pearson.
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or two men are going and new ones
coming in.
Give my best wishes to you r
family and all the friends-hope to
see all of you soon.
AS ever,
DR.. A. E. Gendron.
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BORN

Monday, August 9Th, t o M r.
and Mrs. Percy Ap Roberts of Hud-
son, a son.
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phone your news items to the
Journal. Phone No. %.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01

Today ts7t situation $ reversed The President hap rsns 10 be Democrat Thomas SPellacy happens to t1 Democrat Tie is nominee for governor just as neodo1e Roosevelt Was in 1898.
 Yer if what Roosevelt and Harrison said was true in 1098 1t is many times truer today when the fighting
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
IUDGFR TRIPP OF COLCHESTER
 KILLED BY AUTO
Was Run Over By Car Driven By G
 Harold Gilpatric of Putnam

Ludger Trpp of Gloeester, K. |, was run over Sunday evening by car driven by C Harold Gilpatric of Putnam. Tripp died during the night. Eye witnesses of the accident say that Mr. Gilpatrie was in no wise to blame, and that he did all he could and that Tripp apparently became confused and stepped in front of the car
 MT. Gilpatric and his family with Miss WheeIock and Mrs Wiley were returning from ride to Providence. After passing through Chepachet the car neared the home of James Barnes, where Tripp was employed as farm hand. The car was going at normal speed when Mr. Gilpatrie saw two persons in the road. ore he took to be woman. but it later developed that 1t was man with long coat or IL appeared that the two were about to cross and Mr Gilpatric slowed down and blew his horn. One man stopped, but Tripp started across. then thought better of 1t and tried to return ap- parently got confused and turned back again directly in front of the car
 \ doctor was summoned and an of fcer was notified After hearing the particulars Mr. Gilpatric was allowed to proceed home Although he feels that he was in no wise to blame, which feeling is shared by all the oc- cupants of the car he has neyerthe- ] less been greatly depressed over the i unfortunate occurrence
 When Tripp was struck the ear was stopped immediately To show how slowly it was moving a front wheel was resting on Trips body and the ear had 10 he backed up in or der to free him He was taken into the house nearby
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
MADE iN GERMANY
 STOCK MUST GO
Who Wants It? You May Have It For the Asking. Chandler & Morse Will Give You Some.
Yankee Made Merchandise Refuse, to Associate With Hun Made
 Cutlery

4 clean out of Made Tn Germany merchandise will be had at the Chan dler & Morss store this Saturday. It IS not a mark down sale Or bargain sale. and there are no st~frgz attach ed b the offer. The firm has combed is stock and accumulated the arti- e.es. mostly cutlery. and they viii te given away To anyone who wants -hgm Ailyou have t8 a9 is to enter sae store 2-80 o'clock Saturday and ask r. hat g0a want
 T-e dier G Mgr-e st55e dI ao. bs1.ss- l wise to seli .sese -ao.s.. + 54 fel. sa5t many people HizH. fas. srzsatIe# se sHeH mezehaaaise HHder se existing situation Wbile f E seae t5ae taa zoo5s were bought some =saz tA5- aas not sufficient req =oa ia tEe esez ef ae maHa2emeat for ze5iius aaen The eard ia the win aow of tbe store in the mitst of knives. scissors. raz6Hs. ete, all tampea Made h Germany tells q clear. concise story Here t is:
 @THis cutlery was male ia Ger many
 "Odr Yankee made goods refuse to associate with this product of KILL TUR
 If you want one of them you may have It.
 We don't waat them
 @Call Saturday. this week, at 2.30 ?. m.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
THESE ARE FAMILY TIMES

and family ties and interests pervade everything It Is a time when the value of The Youths Companion to the family Is doubly appreciated. It serves all, every age, because youth fitness has nothing to do with years. and the paper appeals to the hopeful, the enthusiastic, those with ideals. The Editorial Page is for full-fledged minds, and the Family Page, Boys Page Girls Page and Special Feat ures delight all hands The Compan- ion is a friend, a servaont, story teller an lnformer, a physician and a humoriSt It not only stands for the best things but it furnishes them. The brightest. the suteSt and most trust worthy periodical and known as such for over ninety years The fam iiy favorite in the homes that make Auerca what 1t is today
 AltAaueh worth much more the pa per is stlll S2 Co q year
 Don't miss Grace Riehmoad's great serjai Anne Exeter l0 chapters. be ginning December 12
 Ihe following special offer Is made to new subscribers
 | The Youths Companion is sues ef l9l9
 All the remaining weekly is sues If IqlS.
 5. The Companion Home Calendar for 1919. All of the above for only S2 %. or you may include
 1 McGali's Magazine fashion numbers All for only S2 50. The two magazines may be sent to Separ- ate address if desired The Youths Companion, Commonwealth Ave. and St Paul St Boston, Mass. New sub scupuons received at this office
 Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1918-11-01
LIEUTENANT RAYMOND SHEL.
 DON.

The war department has inst an. nouneed that on the 15th of October Raymond Wilmot Sheldon was com missioned second lieutenant of in- fantry at Camp Lee, where he had been at the central officers training camp. Lieutenant Sheldon was as signed to Camp Dix
 Lieutenant Sheldon is the son of the late Mr and Mrs William shel don of South Woodstock He is well known in Putnam and won con siderable distinction as base ball pitcher He was of athletic build and had had military training in Massa- ehusetts before he entered the ser vice. He is brother of Miss Gladys Sheldon of Putnam