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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

boys that is of interest. He says
eve see lots of German prisoners
at work around the railroad yards
and along the roads and they seem
to have no particular grudge against
the French. They look happy, joke
among themselves, take it all as a
matter of course and all in all seem
to be a contented lot. We asked one
of the French guards if they ever
tried to get away, he a d Eyes,
once in awhile. but when they go we
never chase them, for they always
come back with six or seven more of
their comrades That seems to be
the general spirit of all these peo-
ple." In the little French village
where the soldiers are quartered he
said ''No one is excited and no one
worries about the situation. Out
of this village Sc men have gone to
the front. Of that number % have
been killed and about 20 are prison
ers. Do the people worry? Not a
bit. That is to be expected and they
seem just as happy and good natur-
ed as is possible for them to be"
In closing he says Il am not exag-
gerating this a bit and have never
seen anything like it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

waves A Divers life and death
struggle with giant octopus is one
of the thrills they witnessed.
About this time tour balloonists
of the Union army are blown out to
sea during the Civil war. After
many days in the air they are
stranded on Mysterious Island"
The only other occupant of the is
land is wild girl with whom they
become friendly. She learns Eng
lish slowly and tells them that she
was marooned there when a small
girl by an Englishman who had at
tackled her/fnother IN India.
The Nautilus cruises near the Is
land some time after the balloonists
arrive and Captain Memo sights a
yacht anchored off shore. The lat
ter is owned by Charles Denver,
who proves to be the man for whom
Captain Memo is searching. 1t was
Denver who attacked Captain Ne
mos wife. She killed herself to
avoid dishoror and Denver fled with
the child to hide evidence of his
crime.
On making his discovery Captain
Memo torpedos the yacht. This
scene is one of the most startling
ever filmed. Before the yacht was
sunk, the wild girl was abducted
from the island by members of the
yachts crew and renegade who
had landed from the balloon. After
the explosion she is rescued by the
Nautilaus along with the soldiers
from the island. Captain Memo
and his daughter are reunited be.
fore he dies after accomplishing his
work of revenge. He is buried
amid weird surroundings at the
bottom of the sea and his crew scut-
ties the Nautilus which sinks to the
bottom beside it's masters grave.
A special after school matinee will
be given p. m. for the benefit of
all school children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
Red Cross Notes

The great event which is to come
off April 80, is a first class vaude-
vile. It is bound to be a success
III every way. The talent will be
selected from both schools and the
city at large. The program is IN
the hands of an able committee re-
presenting both schools, namely:
Miss Schlesser, expression teach
er at the Normal: Miss Schlager,
physical training teacher; and Miss
Williams, principal of the H e b
School. The Camp Fire girls will
manage the business end of h e
affair. They will carry out some
unique advertising schemes. Every
seat in the Normal auditorium will
be filed. Get your quarter ready
for the first fair solicitor.
Odds and ends of the rummage
sale were closed out Saturday af-
ternoon. The total receipts amount
ed to $55O.oO.
The chain party fund has now
reached $3.50. Let's make it $500
as they did in Ellsworth. If you
can't give party, give dollar.
The committee in charge of COL
lecting second hand clothes and
bedding for relief in Belgium is
much pleased with the generous re-
spouse of the people of River Falls.
They shipped eighteen b of
supplies, the gross weight of which
was full ton. There were over a
thousand very useful articles. Some
of them were as follows: | a d S
coats "a, shirts SO, blouses SIS,
dresses A, mems and boys over
coats 20, ats 43, trousers Al,
shirts and blouses 80, caps los,
shoes 66 pairs, stockings 90 pairs,
underclothing 206 pieces, quilts 20,
blankets %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
List of Men 10 be Sent
to Camp Grant

Following is the list of men to be
sent to Camp Grant. They are
ready to leave during the five day
period beginning April Goth.
George E. Sterrett-Maiden Rock
Austin B. Miller-Bay City
Carl w. Bystrom-Ellsworth
Helmer G.. Julson-Spring Valley
Frederick Simon-Prescott
VIM. Brooks-River Falls
Jonas H. Wiger-River Falls
Walter E. Kline-E Ellsworth
Elmer T. Kuehn-Spring Valley
Lewis Olson-Ellsworth
Edw. c.. Balfanz-Rock Elm
Chauncey Morgan-Maiden Rock
Harold j. River Falls
Roy E. Helgeson-Ellsworth
Elmer Richards-Ellsworth
Elmer G. Observation-Disclosures
Clarence o. Brohaugh-Bay City
Robert E. Trask-Ellsworth
Joe Gonlock-Ellsworth
Edw. A. Tronnier-Prescott
Earl Collamore-Ellsworth
Arthur w. Lewiston-Spring Val
ley
Sigwart M. Nyhus-Spring Valley
Peter L. Observation-Disclosures
Mimi
Peter G.. Newberg-Plum City
Ralph C. Knutson-Diamond Bluff
Geo. A. Widgren-Spring Valley
Robert Wehrman-Prescott
Gerhard Kulstad-River Falls
Geo. w. Kannell-Plum City
Christ o. Wenzel-Ellsworth
Lance A. Erickson-Stockholm
Sheldon Fox-Rock Elm
Melvin Place-Ellsworth
Emil M. Satter-EllsWorth
Jos. Gregor-Gladstone. MINI
Eddie M. Haugrose, Beldenville
Edw. G.. Maiden Rock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
10000 Leagues
Under the Sea


Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea-" the master
thriller of all fiction which
has been translated into
score of languages, and which has
stirred the spirit of adventure in
youths of every land. has been
made into a photo-play and is to be
presented at the Princess next
Tuesday. Perhaps no novel ever
written affords SO many opportuni-
ties for, big scenic effects as this
work of Jules Verne.
For the sake of continuity and
dramatic effect, the producers did
not adhere strictly to Verne's plot.
To heighten the action, they intro
duced segments of Mysterious Is
land" and Dropped from the
Clouds which results in a strong
ly knit plot that speeds along to an
effective conclusion.
The piece opens with the world
terrorized by strange monster
that is sinking ships on every sea
with a ruthlesSness never before
imagined. So serious does the sit
uation become that the United
States government details the frig-
ate, Abraham Lincoln, to run down
and destroy the marauder. The
| Department of Marine invites M !.
Arronax, a distinguished French
scientist, who was in New York, to
make the trip with his daughter.
After long cruise the frigate final
ly oyertakes its quarry and tries to
destroy it. After much maneuver-
ing the intended victim turns on
the frigate and rams it. Arronax,
his daughter, and two members of
the warship's crew, are hurled into
sea by the collision and rescued by
the monster" which proves to be
the Nautilus" a submarine COM
manded by Capt. Memo. The COM
mander was once powerful Indian
prince, but he had quit his native
land and built the submarine to
wreck revenge on an enemy.
Captain Memo tells his guests
they must stay on the Nautilus as
long as he lives. On receipt of their
promise not to attempt escape, he
gives them the freedom of his craft
and shows them the sights at the
bottom of the seathrough his won
derful window" in his boat. After
revealing to them the seas king
doms he takes members of the par
ty for hunting trip on the floor of
the ocean. They invade the jun
giles of the deep and give battle to
man-eating sharks far beneath the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
Books for the Soldiers

The people of River Falls will be
interested in the result Of the recent
book campaign for our soldiers.
Over 700 books were donated, and
good books they were. too.
Each book had an American Lii
brary Label pasted on the outside
cover, a book pocket on the inside,
and book cards for all. This work
was done by the librarians of the
Normal school, assisted by some of
the students. The packing and box
ing was done by the Manual Train
ing department of the school, eleven
boxes being filled.
The books were ordered sent to
Camp Grant, and some of our own
boys who are still there may have
the use of them.
This book campaign does not end
here. More books are needed all
the time. AS you come across books
that you can give, send them to the
Normal school library and the Ii
brarians will care for them, and
as soon as there are enough to fill a
box they will forward them to some
camp. Give of your good books.
The soldiers like them, and you
are helping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
A TRIBUTE

The untimely death of little Lola
Thelander caused great sorrow
among the teachers and schoolmates
with whom she was so closely asso-
ciated.
Always eager to please, possessing
a happy cheerful disposition she
evinced an understanding OF the val
ue of serving and helping others,
most remarkable in a child of her
tender years.
ut is hard to take to heart the
lesson that such deaths teach, but
let no man reject it, for it is one
that all must learn, and is mighty
universal Truth. When Death strikes
down the innocent and young, for
every fragile form from which he
lets the painting spirit free, a humid
red virtuses rise in shapes of mercy.
charity, and love, to walk the world
and bless it. Of every tear that
sorrowing mortals shed on u h
green graves, some good is born,
some gentle nature comes. In the
Destroyer's steps there spring up
bright creations that defy his power
and his dark path becomes way of
light to Heaven. Z. S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
Card of Thanks

To the kind friends and neighbors
who so willingly assisted us during
the sickness and death Of our below
ed Lola. we wish to express our
heartfelt thanks, also to those send
ing flowers and assisting in the mu-
sic. May the Lord bless you all and
spare you such a sorrow is our sim
cere wish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Thelander and
children
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
arExpenses

The following is letter we re-
ceived and our reply:
81 New Hampton, Iowa.-Dear Sir:
Would like a little information
about the Third Liberty Loan.
The farmers are all getting notice
to appear on a certain day and give
a property statement. Can they
compel US to do this? And they are
talking Of compelling us to pay
certain amount, that is they judge
land at $3.50 per acre and make you
pay 3 per cent. Can they do this?
Please answer by return mail.
Respectfully,
In answer, we wish to say, that it
makes no difference whether they
can make you appear and make a
property statement or not. 1t makes
no difference whether they can as
sess your land at $3.50 per acre or
not, but appear without hesitation,
pay whatever your assessment with
out hesitation. First, because of
your patriotic duty to help pay the
expenses of the war. Second, if you
have to make property statement,
all will have to make one If your
land is assessed at $3.50 per acre,
other property must be assessed
proportionately.
No man or woman should hesitate
to do all he or she can to help feed
and clothe soldiers at the front, and
if you are assessed 3 per cent so
should the millionaire.
Example, if you are assessed 3 per
cent on $4,000, amounting to $3.50,
the man assessed on 100000
amounting to $4,000. A man assess
ed on $1,0OO,OOO at 3 per cent
amounting to $4,000, then 1000
millionaires would raise $50, 000,0
besides what is raised on all the less
err ones.
The point to emphasize is, that,
while it is made certain that you
make property statement it must
be made sure that everyone make
property statement. and that the
one who makes a false statement it
be made a reasonable act and all his
property confscated.
Besides this all incomes over and
above a reasonable living should be
taxed 100 per cent.
First, because no one should make
any money out of the war. Second,
because millions are donating part
of their small income which curtails
their already meager living.
Let US do everything the Govern
ment asks us to do in order to feed
and clothe our soldier boys, many of
whom will never return and also,
see that the profteers do their part
as well.
Keep this in mind No one shall
profit out of the war. Let us de-
mand that no more bonds be issued.
other than government bonds in de-
nominations of S., $40, $50, $50 and
$500, and issued in payment of labor
done and material furnished to the
government and save all interest as
the banks and bondhoIders do not
furnish one iota in return for the in
terest paid on bonds.
If each one pays his proportionate
share it won't be so hard on any,
but if we are not on guard, labor
will have big war debt on it's hands
which costs two or three dollars for
every dollar spent for labor and ma
terials. Am right, if not why not?
j. Weller Long
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
The City Exceeds Quota

The City Of River Falls has earned
a flag by going over the top in the
Third Liberty Loan Drive, S26, 300
has been voluntarily subscribed
the quota being $4,000. There is
going to be a. follow-up campaign,
the aim of which which will be to
call on all non.subscribers. Don't
wait to be solicited, Buy now.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

The Journal is in receipt of a let.
ter from d. D. Proctor r m Sc.
bastopol. CAL, in which he orders
the Journal saying he was anxious
to hear from the "old town that he
h a been we'll acquainted with ii
and that he loves it STILL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
Died

Fred Cave of Baldwin died Fri
day, April 18th, in the Base Hos
pital at Fort Sam Houston, Texas,
at the age of p years, Mr.. Cave
was EMPLOYED at Carisch's several
months prior to the time of his. en-
listment into the Aireo Squadron.
When he enlisted he was sent to
Jefferson Barracks, Mo-, and from
there to Fort Sam, Houston, Texas,
and was taken i'll shortly after his
arrival there. He is survived by
his mother, two sisters and two
brothers. Funeral services were
held at Baldwin yesterday.
William Leroy Peterson, son of
Nels Peterson of Troy, died Thurs
day, April 18th. Death was caused
from injuries to his arm in a hay
pressing machine, April 3rd. Fun
eral services were held Sunday at
the Mann Valley church. Rev. Ben
son of Saltwater officiating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

Word was received here this morn
ing of the death of Mrs. r. w.
Freeman at Casa Verdugo, Cal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

Born-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Will
liams, April IA, 1913, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18
BORN

March %, 1918, to Mr.. and Mrs.
William G. Jones, of Ely, Mimi, a
son. Mrs. ions was formerly
Miss Ann Rudow of this City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-04-18

A letter II m France contains
comment by one Of our Wisconsin
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06

"John is trying to sell our car"
"But why?"
"He says the outgo for upkeep i
more than his income"
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06

Send US your job printing.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
cAYcE DOTS

". J. Cavce is building a 1o-room
boarding house.
so--.e one figuring on building sky
scraper, bank and office building.
Any one wishing to deposit send to
Cayce junk pile. You know about 10c
stores. But Cayce has 10 dollar
store if anyone wishes to donate to
poor and needy. Send your 10 dol
lars in. We thank Mr.. Cor1ey for fix
ing road in and around Cayce. May
the Lord bless him if Smith at Swan
sea doesn't. T. L. Martin was visi-
tor last week hunting some one to
plow in his stead, poor Tom will farm
and work himself to death.
If any one. wishes to swap beef
cattle for money call on J. E. Davis
at Cayce, he is still selling that good
old juicy steak and pork at some old
price. Best steak at Csc per lb. and
best pork at soc. Give the corner
a call.
Cayce going some 10 dollar store
junk pile, bank and a great big board
ing house.-Adv.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
CHICKEN SUPPER

There will be a chicken supper g.
ven at Saxe-Gotha school house on
the evening of March the 9th for the
benefit of the school. Supper Will
begin to be served at $50 o'cock and
will continue until 7:45 o'clock.
After which DR.. W. S. Currel pres
ident of the University of South Caro-
lima will speak.
No admission for the speaking.
The public is cordially invited to
attend both of the entertainments
at saxe-Gotha school on March the
9Th.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06

In reply to inquiries regarding the
possibility Of redistilling seized spir.
its for alcohol the War Department
has announced that the small amount
of alcohol recovered, the cost of
transportation, recooperage, and re,
distilling would make the cost to
the Government greater than it is
now paying. The average yield
from confiscated liquor would not es
ceed 5 per cent of alcohol.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
IMPORTANT NOTICE

Under the authority conferred by
the Supply Act passed at the last ses'
sion of the General Assembly the
undersigned, as Supervisor and Treas
urer of Lexington County, will bor'
row 100000 to meet current cour
ty expenses during the year 1918 al
the best rate and terms obtainable
Taxs for 1913 are pledged to repay
said loan.
Parties wishing to lend the county
these funds will please submit theil
bids in writing on or before II
o'clock M. March 9th 1918 to the
undersigned at Lexington S. G.
All bids should be inclosed unde,
seal in plain envelope and marked
"Bid for County Loan"
C. E. CORLEY
Co. Supervisor.
C. E. LEAPHART
Co. Treasurer.
Feb. 27, 1918.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
FOR SALE.

We offer for sale the building and
lot on upper Main street now used
as a parsonage for Saint Stephens
Lutheran church. The lot contains
2 "a acres of land, two story dwell
ing in good state Of repair and all
necessary outbuildings. Anyone
desiring to see this property can do
so by calling at the parsonage. Terms
of sale 1-3 cash, balance to suit pur-
chaser.
Church Council,
st. Stephens Lutheran church
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
TRESPAsS NOTICE

All persons are hereby warned not
to trespass on our lands by hunting
fishing, hauling straw, >lghtwood odr
in any manner whatsoever. The law
will be- strictly enforced against all
persons violating this notice. e..
Miss Sarah Drafts.
Frank Drafts, j.
4t21pd.
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION:

All qualified electors residing in
Magnolia school district No. At will
please take notice that an election
will be held therein, at the school
house, on tn 18th day of March 1913
polls opening at 7 a. m. and closing
at p. m. For the purpose Of vot-
ing levy Of two mills.
"0nly such electors as return real
or personal property for taxation,
and who. exhibit their tax receipts
and registration certificates as re-
auired in general elections, shall be al
ks9ed to vote,
!. C. N, Shealy
Julius@R. Buckley
Trustees Of Ma&nolia School Dis. At.
Fa5. %. 1918
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
TREsPAss NoTIcs

This is to notify all persQD2 zc9 tsa
hunt fish or trespass in ang rnaanax
upon my lands as the law will be-
strictly enforced against all trespass-
4tpd.
D. II. Huckabaa. >
Lexington dispatch-news. [volume] (Lexington, S.C.) 1917-1919, 1918-03-06
Ne CT sfsEN WHISKEY LAW.


All serselEs desirous of obtaining
whiske lease observe the re-
cuiremeag necessary. You must
swear positively that the one-quart
IS for medicinal use only; that you
are the head of q family and it is
your nearest express Office. This
law takes effect 10th March, 1918,
The fee is 10 cents for each permit
and only one quart is allowed each
calender month. The old law is in
effect until this date.
GEO. S. DRAFTS,
Judge Of Probate Lex. Co
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-11
HEAVY USE OF OIL BY
RAILROADS

SRw HE immense increase in
" railroad traffic due to the
active participation OF
the United States IN the war in
creased correspondingly the
quantity of petroleum and of
petroleum distillates consumed
as locomotive fuel in 1917, de-
spite their mounting cost and
growing scarcity.
Statistics compiled under the
supervision of j. d. Northrop,
of the United States Geological
Survey, Department of the In
terror, from reports submitted
by all railroad companies that
operated oil-burning locomo-
tives in the United States show
that the quantity of fuel oil
consumed by them in 1917 was
45, ,7O7, ,O82 barrels, a gain of
&, 3,580,665 barrels, or 8.5 per
cent over 1916 and a larger
consumption than in any other
year.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-11
1T WOULD BE A LOGICAL
STEP

SFp HE idea of a union depot
VI for Pendleton is perfect
ly logical from every
standpoint. 1t will not only
mean economy of operation
but it will mean improved ser
vice for the public. Baggage
transferring can be avoided,
freight may be transferred
from one road to the other in a
manner that is now impossible
and other conVeniences will re-
suit.
The Northern Pacific has it's
passenger depot in the East
Oregonian building. Therefore
should the depots be combined
this publishing company will
lose a tenant. However, pri-.
vate interests should not con-
flict with a move for the public
benefit and the rule applies in
this case as well as in any
other.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-11
A HUMoRLEss PEOPLE
(By Kenneth L. Roberts
Gods hand has visibly

prevailed. The Kaiser.
MP HIS is a horrible example
" of what can happen to a
nation or to an individual
that has been deprived of all
lidmor.
sThe Kaiser is thick, c0nceit-
ed egomaniac who would froth
at the mouth and fall in a fit if
anyone dared to laugh at him.
"A thick, conceited person is
without a sense of humor. If
he had one, he would realize
the absurdity of his own thick
ness and conceit.
Similarly, the German peo-
pie are thick md conceited.
They have stuffed themselves
with rich foods and self-adula-
ton for so many years that they
are Observation-Disclosures
They are furious when they are
laughed at. They never laugh
at themselves. Whatever they
say is. sound; /; whatever they do
isright. So far as they are able
TO discover, there is nothing
about themselves to provoke
lnirth.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-11
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
lIN ADvANcE)

That's why it is that neither
the Kaiser nor the German
people see anything laughable
in the statement that Gods
hand has visibly prevailed,
though mutilated and outraged
women weep in Belgium and
France, and harmless homes of
England mourn mothers and
children dead from aerial
bombs. Poor, thick-headed,
humorless Germany.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-05-11

The total distance covered
By oiI-burning engines in 1877
was. / A6, ,997, la miles, and the
average distance covered per
barrel of fuel consumed was
l3.2 miles. Oil-hurning locono-
'tives were operated in 1917
oveN 32, ,43I miles Of track in
21 states.