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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Memorial Services for
John Rasmussen

Memorial services fdr John Ras-
mussen were held in the Methodist
church at Minot, N. D., September
29th. We make the following ex-
tract from the sermon published in
the Ward County Independent:
His work as a scout and stretch
er bearer took him almost constant
ly into No Mans Land, and where,
changing from place to place and Of
necessity in hiding, he was in almost
as much danger from his own COM
panions and allies as from the Ger
mans, yet he persisted in this ex-
tremely dangerous task, and from
time to time returned to the officers
headquarters with information and
sketches Of inestimable value to our
army.
Only the day before his death he
singlehanded and alone captured
two German prisoners in the fore
front of the battle and marched
them back to the American lines.
This was not done in a cleanup cam
paign over land where the battle
had previously ragged but was in new
and clean fighting at the very front.
Word from France says that his per-
sonal valor and bravery then dis
played was rewarded by news being
given to him even on the day of his
death that he had won and would
receive the American War cross of
honor. Now that he has passed to
his Heavenly reward, it will, in due
time, be forwarded to his proud tho
sorrowing parents. After just hav-
ing delivered a message to his SUI
periOr officer, he had saluted and
was standing at attention at the
very moment when he received a
machine gun bullet in his pulsing
brain. If death needs must come
could there be a more opportune
time? Can you imagine a passing
away when it could more aptly be
said, 20, Death, where is thy sting?
Oh, Grave, where is thy victory?"
If glory and death are two words
that can be used together, his was a
GLORIOUS DEATH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Liberty Day a
Big Success

The program that was arranged
for Liberty Day proved grand
success in every way, socially and
financially. The parade was led by
the Marshal Of the day, w. T. Glass,
assisted by Capt. c. G. Knowles,
then came the Ellsworth band as
sisted by local talent, the 6. A. K.
followed in automobiles, and the 5.
A. T. C. from the Normal marched.
The men from 81 to IS years of age
followed, carrying banner, We
Are Not Too Old to Fight and the
BOYS from Is TO Fl years of age,
brought up the rear, carrying
banner, I'VE Are Not Too Young
to Fight" The parade left the
Baptist church corner, going south
on Second street to Locust street,
then down Main street and over the
Cedar street bridge to Brooklyn
Heights where the program was
carried out.
Professor w. H. Hunt gave
a very interesting and inspiring pa
triotic address, after which a pull
ine match was staged between
draft teams owned by G. w. Chin
mock. Jr., and Jesse Johnson, the
144o.ye 4oo+,o WINNING
The results of the horse races
were as follows:
Half mile, best in 3, free for all,
Miss Hartman, lst; Walter o. B.,
End; Moccasin, 3rd; best time ]. 100.
Exhibition half mile race heats,
Silk Rags won 2nd in st heat, lst
in second heat; time 1.175; Col.
Ellsworth 1st in 1st heat, End
in End heat time 1.193.
The 2:3O class, one half mile
Lady Wilks, LIST; Fred, End; Silk,
3rd; Hornet, 4th; Bess, 9th; best
time 1.2l.
Girls Running Race, 1 mile
Billy won, Jewell End, Trixy 3rd.
Auto Races, three miles, Z. a.
Dawson won, L. Purferst, End, W.
Sutherland 5rd. Time minutes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an ex-
animation for the County Of Pierce,
Wis. to be held at River Falls and
Maiden Rock on Nov. 8 1918 to fill
the position of rural carrier at Bel
denville and PlumCity and vacancies
that may later occur on rural routes
from other post offices in the above
mentioned county. The examination
will be open only to male citizens who
are actually domiciled in the territory
of a post office in the county and who
meet the other requirements set
forth in Form No. 1877. This form
and application blanks may be OBJ
tanned from the offices mentioned
above or from the United States
Civil Service Commission at Wash
ington. D c. Applications should be
forwarded to the Commission at
Washington at the earliest practic
able date.
During the continuance of the pre-
sent war the Commission will, in &C.
cordance with the request of the Post
Office Department, admit women
to rural carrier examinations upon
the same conditions as men.
By direction of the Commission:
John A. McIlhenny, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Spanish Influenza

At meeting of the Board of Health October g.
steps were taken to aid in the fight of Influenza
which has appeared in epidemic form in different
parts Of the nation, and more particularly for our
community should it develope here Below
few suggestions:
Influenza never spreads more rapidly than
methods of transportation.
The disease is highly communicable
The sources of infection undoubtedly the
secretions from the Nose Throat or Lungs of cases
or carriers and the transmission by direct or in
direct conveyance of those secretons by dropet in
lection or by means of towels handkerchief eating
utensils etc.
Do not cough or sneeze except behind a hand
kerchief
Do not spit except in appropriate containers,
obey the splitting ordinance.
Keep away from sick persons especially those
who cough.
If i'll and influenza is suspected call Physician
at once stay in bed, this is important it will help
keep away dangerous complications and at the same
time prevent scattering the disease.
All discharges should be collected on bits of
gauze or rags and burned.
Keep the body we'll clothed
Beware Of the person who coughs or sneezes
without covering mouth and nose.
And lastly the Board Of Health does not wish to
say ''You must do this that but requests the CO.
operation of every man, woman and child in our city
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Pierce County
Draft News
Fourteen Left This Week and Many
More Go October 21-Danger From
Influenza Evidently over Now.

The danger from the Spanish Flu
great extent as orders have been re-
ceived by County Clerk O. J. Hohle
to send on the men who should have
gone some weeks ago, but whose calls
were cancelled on account of the
epidemic.
Tuesday morning seven men left
here for Madison to take mechanical
training at the state university
They were:
Vernon H. Sheide, Ellsworth
Ertman Kuschel, Ellsworth
Ole M. Olson, Spring Valley
Anthem o. Thoreson, Ellsworth
Victor Gilbertson, Be7denvi1le
Lester Truesdill, Be1denville
Leon A. Larson, Maiden Rock
Tuesday afternoon Theo. A. Simon
of Prescott, Milton Opsal of Ellsworth
and Willie Ecklund, also of Ellsworth,
left for Beloit to take mechanical
training
John Vezina left for Camp Taylor
at Louisville, KY, Tuesday. Paul A.
Cudd of River Falls left Tuesday for
st. Paul to take training in the
marine corps.
Today (Thursday) Edward Boothe
and Clark Barley went to ST. Paul,
having been called into service in the
marine corps.
On Monday, Oct. 21, the following,
forty-fve in number, leave here for
Camp Shelby at Hattiesburg, Miss:
Harry H Hughes, Minneapolis
Allen A. Claus, Plum City
Oscar A. Anderson, Spring Valley
Franz Maier, Rock Elm
John Klecler, st. Paul
Mike Gerdict, Ellsworth
Peter Blegan, Spring Valley
Ole H Lee Spring Valley
Edwin 0. Steien, Spring Valley
Roy G. Jenkins, Elmwood
Hans G. Rager, Maiden Rock
Edward Pechacek, River Falls
Otto Schrimpf, Bay City
Henry Nepple,l Ellsworth
Glen H. Griffey, River Falls
Laurie w FIorness, River Falls
Lester e. Hines, Prescott
Dan Deiss, Prescott
Russell L. Leach, Ellsworth
William J. Huppert, Prescott
Merle Baker, Prescott
Herman Buclxner, Ellsworth
Thomas NJ. Conroy, Ellsworth
Halle E. Cornman, Moline, H.
Scion Hendrickson, Beldenville
Oscar B. Bjornstad, Spring Valley
Alfred Olson, Plum City
Clarence H. Huber, Ellsworth
Arthur W. Streibel, River Falls
Frank Reichert, Prescott
VIM NJ. Traynor, Rock Elm
Leonard w. Bune, Spring Valley
Martin L. Nelson, River Falls
Lester r. Soil, River Falls
Ralph Maynard, Ellsworth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17

ance with the requirements of the
Postal Laws and Regulations.
Cd All other articles which may
kill, or in anywise hur- or harm All
other or damage or deface or other
wise injure the mails or other
property.
Bear These Facts In Mind When
Packing Your Christmas Parcel.
Nothing should go in Christmas
parcel that will not keep fresh from
the time of packing until Christmas.
Dried fruit or other food products
should be packed in small tin or
wooden boxes, one-quarter to one-half
pound size.
Hard candy, including chocolate,
would probably be safe in tin foil or
heavy card board but no soft choco-
lates nor anything that could possibly
be crushed should be used as the re-
naming. contents of the package
might be spoiled thereby.
Several dainties packed in oblong
tin boxes holding each a quarter of q
pound will provide better variety
for a packet than larger quantity
Of a single cOnfection.
No liquids nor articles packed in
glass should be placed in the package.
For wrapping the gifts a khaki
colored handkerchief twenty-seven
inches square may be used.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
OF PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS
PARCELS FOR MEN IN
SERVICE OVERSEAS

~ To insure avoidance of dupli-
cation and of erroneous addresses,
army authorities under General
Pershing are issuing a Christmas
parcel label to each man. rms
measure is required by shipping space
limitations.
(2) The men will be instructed to
mail the label to home relatives or
friends. who upon receiving it will
present it to the nearest Chapter or
Branch Headquarters or to such other
place as may be designated by the
Red Cross. They will secure one
carton 3x4x9 inches.
(3) The person receiving the
carton may fill it with any combln-
alton of articles which will fit in and
which are not debarred by the Post
Office Department. When completely
hacked and ready for mailing the
weight of the carton must not exceed
three pounds.
(4 Parcels ready for shipment
will be presented at place designated
where Red Cross Representatives will
examine the contents, in order to:
(a) Exclude any article barred by
the P. O. Dept.
(b) Remove any notes or messages
found among contents.
(c) Wrap, tie and weigh the parcel.
I'D Place on parcel the Christmas
parcel label received from abroad
bearing the address of the man for
whom it is intended. The person
sending the parcel shall then aff1x
stamps sufficient to carry the parcel
TO Hoboken, N J. The postage
charges for Christmas packages shall
be at the rate Of fourth class or
parcel post zone rate.
(e) The Red Cross inspection label
certifying as to the complete fnspec-
ton of the parcel by Red Cross shall
then be placed on the parcel.
ID Parcels ready for mailing shall
remain in the custody of the Red
Cross until delivered by its repre-
sen+ative5 to the postof1ce authorities.
nc Christmas Parcels Can Be Mail
ed 49, Than November is, 1918.
krsi-ies Prohibited in the Mails
ID All spurious, vinous, matted,
fermented or other Intoxicating
liquors.
(2) All kinds of poison and all
articles and compositions containing
poison.
(3) Explosives of all kinds.
"a Inflammable materials including
friction matches.
(5) Internal machines and mechani-
cal, chemical or other devices or
compositions which may ignite or ex-
plode. Under this come cigarette
lighters, etc.
(6) Liquid or Equitable articles,
fragile articles and other admissible
matter when not packed in accord
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17

Eugene L. Roller, Prescott
Leonard Carolan, Ellsworth
Clyde Murphy, Ellsworth
Merton M. Mercer. Rock Elm
Walfred A. Nelson, Stockholm
Clarence H. Knoblauch, Prescott
Theo. Steiner, Ellsworth
Lester R. Watkins, Rock Elm
Toby Larson, Spring Valley
Willie A. Golden, Rock Elm
On the same day the following
leave for Jackson Barracks, Louisi
ana:
Matt Becker, Ellsworth
Geo. Bechel, Plum City
L. Hammond, Elmwood
Willie Christensen, Beldenville
John H. Erickson, Bay City
VIM. F. Sand, Arkansaw
Herbert M. Hope, Ellsworth
Casper Larson, Spring Valley
Willis Janisch, Ellsworth
Edward Bergen, Spring Valley
Harvey A. Stark, Martell
Lawrence Hellmueller, Plum City
Alfred E. Olson, Spring Valley
Henry G. Sebottka, Plum City
Henry A. Tostenson, Bay City
Aiternates
Henry Tuebert, BeldenvilIe
Christopher Krebsbach, Maiden
Rock
Melvin o. Larson, Glyndon, Mimi
Anton Bjork, Ellsworth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Concerning One
Buck Hunting Law

It will be remembered that the
legislature of 1917 empowered the
Conservation Commission to make
changes in the game laws adding
protection to wild animals where
petitions are filed with the Commits
sion signed by twenty-five citizens Of
any one county. Petitions have been
filed with the Conservation Commits.
sion from the thirty counties of the
state having an open season for hunt
ing deer, petit1oning that the pre-
sent law be changed and that added
protection be given to the deer In
order to collect data concerning the
hunting and conservation of deer
the members of the Conservation
Commission made a tour of the north
ern counties of the state during the
few months holding public hearings
and by other means sought the in-
formation needed upon which to act
before the deer season should open.
In this work the Commission Travelled
more than 5000 miles and interview
ed county officials. hunters, and
home-steaders, as we'll as farmers to
the number Of thousands.
AS result Of this long itinerary
and investigation the Commission
will not put in force One Buck pro-
vision of the deer-h hunting law this
season. This decision not to enforce
the One Buck provision is not due to
any change in the belief of the mem
bers Of the Commission, that such a
provision of law is in itself unWise.
On the contrary the Commission be-
lieves more stronger than ever that
the One Buck plan of deer-hunting
not only removes the danger to
human lives from deer-hunting but
tends more directly to increase the
number of deer than any other
method of regulation known. But
the itinerary of the Commission con-
vinces the members that not only
deer-hunters but the county officials
in the counties where deer abound
and the residents OF those sections of
the state, are not yet sufficiently in
formed as to the effect Of an One
Buck method of deer conservation.
to make the enforcement of such a
law effective.
So deer-hunters will not have to
observe One Buck law this coming
season of 1918, but they will be pro-
hibited from shooting fawns, and
this feature Of the law will be rigid
ly enforced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Hopes To Discontinue
GasolineIesS Sundays

Hope that sufficient gasoline will
be in sight to permit withdrawals OF
gasolineless Sundays after October
18th was expressed today by the
United States Fuel Administrator
Harry A. Garfield.
This will, of course, depend upon
the stocks on hand at the time being
sufficient to supply overseas require
ments and carry the domestic con-
sumption to the period Of less require
ment now fast approaching.
To secure the saving necessary,
the Administrator earnestly appeals
to the public to save gasoline during
week days. The Administration is
anxious to Inconvenience the public
as little as is consistent with regard
for the international emergency and
now appeals to the public to make
possible moderate use of their auto
mobiles on Sundays bv voluntarily
lessening their consumption of gas
oline on week days.
I his hope, it was definitely stated,
cannot be put in the form of final
guarantee and if sufficient quantity
of gasoline is not then available, the
public must not be disappointed if
the end of gasolineless Sundays is
not on that date.
Overseas requirements, it was
stated, continue undated. The
period of peak-load in domestic con-
sumption is rapidly passing and, in
spired by the splendid voluntary re-
spouse of the people, whatever con-
servation measure is considered for
the future will be based upon volun-
tary effort.
The public may be asked to con-
serve ten or fifteen or twenty per
cent of it's customary requirements,
from time to time, as the situation
varies, it was stated, in order that
minimum voluntary restriction nee
essary to adequate conservation may
be asked. The quantity may be
changed from month to month, and
the. public will be asked to be pre-
pared to meet whatever measure is
asked Of them.
The original request to patriotic
men and women to save as much
gasoline as possible during the week
was repeated today.
Recent statistics showed that thru
gasolineless Sundays between ESQ.,,
900 and 100000 barrels have been
saved by an almost universal COM
pliance on the part Of the public.
Definite announcement will be made
at the earliest possible moment.
Yours very trnly,
w. N. Fitzgerald,
Federal Fuel Administrator
for Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Matthias Kieffer of Diamond Bluff
and Mathilda Jones Of FL Paso.
Royal Zilke of Hartland and Elsie
Samuel of Ellsworth.
Richard A. Meier and Anna B.
Downey, both of Oak Grove.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
influenza Masks

Masks for the use of those caring
for Influenza patients are being
made at the Red Cross work room.
Anyone wishing to learn can call at
the room. In case of emergency
the masks can be bought at the.
room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17
Married

Miss Jennie Anderson Of this city
and L. H. Hamilton of Ephrata.
Wash, were married at Minneapolis
yesterday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-17

Phone your news items to the
Journal. Phone No. 20.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10
BRUCE HULL HAS SHOWN
EFFICIENCY

When selecting a man to handle
your private business, no matter
what it 10, you would naturally
pick someone qualified to give
you the service you pay for.
There is no question about that.
How do you decide upon such
qualifications? BY that persons s
past performances, don't you?
That is usually the business way.
Then why not apply the same
principles of business to the Sc.
lection Of a man to handle your
public business in the county Of
fees, for the business transacted
there is yours just the same as is
your farm or your store or your
shop and it is important that of.
ficials be secured who have shown
that they possess the necessary
qualifications to give you service.
If a man has made a failure of
his private affairs you would
hardly feel like securing him to
represent you in a public Office,
would you? On the other hand
when a man has made a success
you feel that he is worthy of
that trust. ..r.
Bruce Hull has shown the peo-
pie of Gillian county that he
possesses the qualifications neces.
sary to handle the peoples busi-
ness. Everything he has started
has been completed with honor
to himself and to the work. He
has made good. He has proven.
that he has that efficiency 80
necessary to a business admins.
tration in the clerks Office. When
you vote for Bruce Hull for Clerk
you vote for good efficient ser
vice. He will make good In the
clerks Office the same as he has
at bis other work.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10

England s spawn America, u
Is the way the kaiser refers to
us, adding that when he shall
have crushed the parent he will
turn his attention to the offspring.
While we prefer u more euphon-
ious term, we cheertully acknow.
ledge the relationship. Germany
will yet have cause to respec,
the power of the spawn" even
as she now respects the British
power.
Exercise is supposed to
strengthen and If it does we
know some women and men,
who would have no trouble In
landing a job with a circus as
''Zu zu, the Iron jawed Marvel. "
1t is said that when Lenine
finishes his work in Russia he
will come over here. And short.
ly after his landing we predict a
scarcity of feather pillows in his
immediate neighborhood.
Probably the reason 30 many
people know so little of them
selves is because they have been
taught to shun undesirable ac-
quaintances.
Californians who are wonder.
ing what caused the recent shake.
up in that state have overlooked
the fact that Heney just got
back.
The market basket is an old
and valued member of the CON-
munity but it has only recently
taken its place in high society.
Congress has made q hundred
million people get up an hour
earlier but it has not affected
a single rooster.
Holland should have sand and
grit enough to refuse to have
gravel transported across her
territory.
Pretty soon it will be easier to
keep track of the auto owners by
listing those who don't own any.
Alcoholic spirits have taken a
back seat. Patriotic spirit is the
national stimulant these days,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10

City Treasurer's Notice
All outstanding city warrants
up to andincluding No. 1918 Class
&c" will be paid upon presenta
ton at my Office Interest ceases
Nov. IL. 1917.
Myrtle Ferguson.
City Treasurer.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10

Sticking War Stamps Is one
sure way 20 stick the kaiser.
The little brown hen does her
bit toward winning this war by
her persistent work and. too, she
goes far toward relieving the
meat shortage.
And II comes to our mind tina,
the lay OF the hen is q blamed
sight more impressive and prae-
tically valuable than any lay ever
turned out by the old bards or
minstrels.
And speaking Of chickens
It is. of course. IN acknowledg.
ed fact that certain localities are
dangerous for the feathered pa
triots after dark but for an exhi
bition Of sheer gall it would be
an unusual and highly humorous
sight to see someone running
down o neighbor's chicken in
broad daylight.
However-don't forget
The Red Cross drive is coming
soon.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10

date for county clerk and doesn't hap.
pen to be over draft age, We agree
that thls is grave and serious charge
and that Il 10 ''low and mean" but vt
the same time Is to be expected from
the Timess The Times says Of MIR,
Rull: ''his patriotism would be more
advanced II he welded a gun at the
front instead OF pen in the clerks
Office" II this IL true In lts appllca.
tion TO Mr.. Hull it 10 Just a. true In
lts application to Mr.. Hull's opponent
and 20 every other candidate who is
without family obligations. The Tlmoa
also says; People who resort to such
dirty politics ahould be rebuked by hav.
ing their candidate smothered at the
poils." To this confession tho Globe
subscribes still more cheerfully. In fact
Il appeals to the Globe as the very es.
senee Of wisdom for the only one we
know Of who has been rssorting to
dirty politics by attacking the character
Of any candidate Is the Times. The
only candidates the Globe has mention.
ed are those we are supporting for We
believe In supporting those we feel are
best qualified and letting the Others
alone. As We have said before Il is not
q patriotic motive which prompts the
Times heartthrobs but is purely political,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10
PATRIOTISM AND POLITICS

The Condor Times says that to make
grave and serious charges through in
nuendo is one of the lowest and mean.
est ways to blscken mans character. -
To this statement the Globe subscribes
very eheerfully and wishes to point out
that the Times editor must have been
reading over his recent editorial activ-
ity just before writing this profound
observation. The Times assails Bruce
HulPs patriotism because be is q candi,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1918-05-10
THE CONDON GLOBE
II. A. Hartshorn. Editor
Published Every Friday by The Globe
Publishing Company.
Entered a. second class mail matter
at the post Office at Condor. Oresor

Subscription ratss: $50 psr ys~H aiz nsnth.
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