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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

and when the latter went forth for the
naval duel that resulted in the sinking
of the Alabama, the Confederate pri-
vateer at Cherbourg, more than 100
Azoreans were members of the crews
of the two Union ships. Today there
are many pensioners on the islands,
veterans who served under Sherman.
Grant, Sheridan and Howard.
Beautiful Sea and Sky Effects.
S. G. w. Benjamin says: "No part of
the Atlantic is more prolific in the
wonders of the sea. than the Azores.
The inexhaustible diversity of the
cloud scenery of those islands / have
never seen approached except at Ma
deira, combining the effects of sea and
land clouds.
AT sea the impression of distance is
conveyed as never on land, because
no hills nor mountains intervene to
interrupt the view of the most dis
tant cloud strata, and no clouds are
SO full of suggestive form, of repre-
sensations of dreamland as those far
off, low-lying, vapory forms, couchant
along the dim offing, picturing phan-
tom towers and oriental dOmes clus-
tered on the edges of precipices
fianked by ice-clad peaks and over
hung by groves of palms. Off Pico,
one evening, l saw in the sky horse
men chasing a stag and, as they faded
away, triumphal march of knights
in gilded armor moved slowly and ma
jestically westward. No effort of
fancy was required to distinguish all
these groups with perfect distinctness.
lone of the finest effects at sea is
mirage, which is confined to no one
part of the ocean, although the condi-
tons that produce it do not always
seem thoroughly explained by saying
that it is due to refractiOn. To see
the shore raised above the water and
lowering mysteriously in the air, re-
flected in another sea of it's own, is
sight that the most threadbare famili-
arity can never make less wonderful"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
SWINE NANCE NOT UNCOMMON
Parasite Is Microscopic in Size and
Looks Something Like Dat Grain
Hard to Cure.

We hear much about mango in horses
and cattle, and scab in sheep, but
mango in hogs is not at all uncOm-
mon. The parasite that causes mango
In hogs is microscopic in size and looks
something like an oat grain. 1t imbeds
in the region of the hair fOllicles, es-
pecially around the snout, eyes and
forelegs, causing the formation Of
small pustules. The skin becomes
thickened and rough. Where hog is
much affected the carcass should be
condemned for food.
This kind of mango is readily trans
mitted to other hogs and treatment is
difficult. Since there are some who
believe hog cholera may be transmit
ted by these and other external para
sites, such as lice, it is well to keep
q lookout for hog mango.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

that govern profit. It seems to be well
established that the problem for the
farmer is to produce and carry the
calves to weaving time as cheaply as
possible, as the calves produced cheap
ly make just as good feeders and bring
just as good price per pound as the
more expensive ones. The weight at
the time OF sale seems to have Tery
little effect on the profit, except chat
they are usually heavier in the sum-
mer which is the time when heavier
calves are put upon the market. An
expense entailed in feeding the calves
up for weight in anticipation of sale
is a loss, as being sold for feeders.
their flesh and fat weight does not
count unless obtained without cost.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
GREAT EAGLE OF STONEWORK
Quartz Rock Bird, Work of indians,
Measures 120 Feet From Tip to
Tip of Wings.

Conflicting stories are told concern
ing a large Stonework eagle which is
situated on the broad top of a stony
rain-gullied hill in middle Georgia.
The one point that seems to be GER
tain, observes a writer, is that the In
dams left the eagle as a legacy to
the state. A hundred years from now
it will probably be found lying on it's
back, with outspread wings and tail,
even as it lies today. For it is made
of quartz rock so cunningly placed
that it would require a pick in a
strong mans hands to displace any
one of them. The rocks lap and over
lap in such a manner as to represent
feathers. No cement holds them in
position, and the stones vary in size,
weighing from half a pound to three
or four pounds. The image rests on
very firm foundation, for the stone
work extends several feet into the
ground.
Once, perhaps twice, treasure-seek-
ing vandals dug into the breast of
the eagle; but the work must have
proved too labOriOuS, FOR the diggerS
gave up before they had reached the
bottom layer of overlapping stones.
Rough but fairly accurate measure
ments of the bird show the length
of the eagle from the middle of the
tail to the head to be 102 feet, and
from tip to tip of outspread wings
120 feet. The length of the beak is
10 feet, and the height of the body
at the center of the breast is 10 feet.
The eagle lies with it's head to the
west.
Tradition does not give any salts
factory explanation of the age or the
meaning of the great stone mound. It
may have had religious significance
to the Red men who built it, and it
may be the berial place of some grea:
chief. 1t is I. most mysterious and
interesting prehfItoric monument.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

Mothers love to make dainty finery
for their little girls at any season OF
the year, but more especially now, at
the season when indoors is more in
viting than outdoors. In the North
the long winter evenings must be filled
somehow and leisurely sewing on pref
ty white clothes is as much pastime
as work. Many mothers count on Jan
uary and February as the time for get
ting the little ones sewing out OF the
way, before the approach of Easter
compels them to give time and attention
to the more important needs of them
selves.
In January dry goods stores put On
their annual sales Of white goods AID
present their new-seasOn models IN
children's frocks = assortments are
complete and prices low, SO the mer-
chant plays into the hands of those
patrons who count on making up lin
gerie and children's clothes ut this
time. Styles for little folks do not
change much; there is SO little room
for Improvement in them. We all like
to see the same sheer white fabrics
trimmed with the same simple needle
work, or fine embroidery and lingerie
laces that we have come to associate
always with babyhoOd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

knit a square several times. Both
boys and girls like the work
They are taught to splice the yarn
when it must be joined or to leave ends
two or three inches long to be darned
in. All knots and ridges are to be
avoided. When they have learned to
knit the squares they can take up the
muff1erS. For these they must use the
regulation gray or khaki cOlored yarn
that is sold for army garments, and
one pair of No. 3 needles. For a muf-
fer 21a hanks Of yarn (5s pound) are
needed Cast on so stitches Cor few
more or less If necessary to make a
width of II inches. Knit in the same
way as for the squares, with the plain
or garter stitch until the muller is IS
inches long.
Wristlets may be knitted on No. 2
needles, using one pair. They require
u hank of yarn ~ pound). Cast on
4S stitches, knit 2 and purl for II
inches, and sew up, leaving inches
open space for the thumb 2 inches be-
low the edge. The next garment to be
taken up in the course of training is
considerably more difficult than the
muffier, but only requires two needles.
Direction for it will be given in an
other article.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

In instructing schOolchildren in knit
ting, they must begin with the simplest
things first and advanced to those that
are more difficult, as in anything else.
Some of the schools started out with
the siX-inch squares made of colored
yarns on No. 3 needles, and after that
they undertake muff1ers, then wristlets.
The squares are used by the Red Cross
by joining them to make small quilts
or coverlets.
Yarn and knitting needles can be
purchased either from stores or Red
Cross chapters. The standardized
Red Cross needles are in three sizes,
and their numbers and sizes are as fol-
lows:
Knitting needles, No. 1-135-1, 600
inch in diameter.
Knitting needles, No. 2-175-1 GOO
inch in diameter.
Knitting needles, No. 3-20O-1 900
inch in diameter.
The children use No. needles. They
are first taught to "cast on" and to
avoid making their first stitches too
tight. Beginning on the small squares
the children practice until they con
make the stitches even and firm. They
must be taught to pick up dropped
stitch and sometimes ravel out and re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
Professional Bias.

The conductor was looking for one
of his passengers in order to return
his ticket. She was not in the Pull
man, and the big dusky porter sug-
gested that she might be on the OBJ
servation car.
How'll / know her when | see her?"
asked the conductor sharply.
"Ahll ies describe huh, sub. Anil
describe huh tn yuh."
600 ahead" said the conductor.
The porter scratched his head. oval,
subj" he began, oval, sub, she's got
on black dress wild Il white cOllah,
suh-an abs jes done shine huh
shoes, sub"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

and my troubles caused by that weak
ness are thing of the past. Allwomen
who suffer as did should try Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. -
Mrs. JAS. RoHRBERG, 620 Knapp St.,
N. S., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Women who suffer from any form of
weakness, as indicated by displacements,
inflammation, liberation, irregularities,
backache, headaches, nervousness or
"the blues" should accept Mrs. Rohr-
berg's suggestion and give Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a
thorough trial.
For over forty years it has been
correcting such ailments. If you have
mysterious complications write for
advice to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
Musical BEGINNINGS.

Mrs. Boynton caught a glimpse of
her young son going TO the library one
afternoon concealing something behint
him. Upon investigation, she discoy-
cred he had new porous plaster which
he had found in the medicine closet.
"Why, Edmund" said the mother,
what in the world are you going to
do with that plaster?"
81 am going to see what tune it will
play on the pianola, MOTHER" replied
the boy.-Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
MANAGEMENT OF BROOD S0Ws
Stronq Litters Secured if Preparation
Is Made Before Breeding
Ration Favored.

To get strong filters Of pigs begin
before the SOW is bred. If aged sows
let them be little thin Il flesh; then
from two or three weeks before you
want to breed them put them on ra-
ton of middlings and tankage, con-
sisting of nine parts middlings to one
of tankage, made into a slop. Add
ear corn and get them up to all they
will eat up clean each feed so they
will get to gaining fast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

Above a dressup frOck for the small
lady Of three or four years is pictured.
1t is made of fine batiste and narrow
val lace. This is q frock for state Oc-
casions, like q birthday party, in the
life of the little miss. 1t is, therefore,
INDUCED in more lace and embroidery
than any other of her belongings.
1t is cut with q long body and
short, full skirt, scalloped at the bot
tom. There is q straight piece Of fine
swiss embroidery down the front set in
with lace insertion at each side. Little
jacket fronts are set on at each side
with val edging set in scant ruff
fie on the edges.
Rosettes of pink satin ribbon at each
side of the front emphasize the begin
ming and the end Of skirt sash that
marks the Joining Of the waist and
skirt. A wide soft ribbon makes this
sash a very splendid affair that
matches up well with the hat of pink
ribbon and white lace. There is
miniature rose on its brim. No won
der the little one is calmly conscious of
being well dressed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
ALFALFA VALUABLE FOR HOGS
Especially True This Year More Than
Ever on Account of the High
Price of Alfalfa.

Alfalfa hay is especially valuable
for hogs, and that is true more than
ever this year, with the price Of tank
age so high.
Every farmer should be sure that
all of the waste leaves around the
feeding places Of the cattle and horses
are saved carefully for the hogs or the
chickens. Then it will pay to feed
hay to the hogs directly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
BLANKET COLTS IN STABLES
Young Animal Will Not Do Well In
Filthy Stall Where He Is Com
PEELED to Stand.

A colt cannot do well in a wet,
filthy stall, where he will be inclined
to stand up most OF the time rather
than to lie down in the filth.
During extreme cold weather it pays
to blanket the colt while standing in
the stable, unless il Is warmer than
are the majority Of stables.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

q weakness winch
caused back a che
and headaches. A
friend called m Y
attention to one of
your new spaper
advertise and
imm edia tely my
husband Dough t
three bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V e G e t a BILE Com
pound for me.
After taking two
hotties I felt fine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
PROBLEM WITH BABY BEEVES
To Produce and Carry Calves to Wean.
ing Time Is Governing Factor
Weight Don't Count.

The producing of baby beef has
been studied with much care to deter
mine, if possible, what are the factors
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
Babv'S Underwear,

Small Bobby was telling his mother
about a parade he had just seen. He
picked up a shoe box, and, beating it
with a stick, rfArched round the ROOM
explaining that; he was band.
His younger brother who had never
seen a parade, also beat on box and,
as he followed Bobby, remarked:
"MOther, I'm a shirt"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24
HUSBAND
Saves Wife
From Suffering by Getting
Her Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-"For many months
I was not able to do my work owing to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

Three cheers for a wet day in dry
town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-24

Piles Cured in to IA Days
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails
10 ca re Itching Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. bOc
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
MRS. HORACE JOHNSON
IS CLAIMED BY DEATH
BEAUTIFUL LIFE CLOSED LAST
NIGHT AT HOME AT WILLIAMS
PoRT-FUNERAL TODAY.
(Thursday's Daily Herald }

Mrs. Horace Johnson died last night
at 10 o'clock at her home at Will
Transport of pneumonia following in
fleunza. Such was the lovable char
acter and wide friendship of Mrs.
Johnson that today the entire com
munity is in sadness over her death.
She was leader in the work of the
women of the Williamsport Methodist
church and was active in all affairs
for the welfare of her community.
Mrs. Johnson was daughter of
Capt, and Mrs George Kinzer of Will
Transport and is survived by her
father. She is also survived by her
husband and two young sons, John
and Leonard.
The funeral was conducted from
the Williamsport Methodist church
this afternoon at o'clock by the
Rev. Mr. Spurlock, pastor, and the
interment followed at the community
cemetery. Oakes G. Nichols.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
CHAPL ]. \. BARBER
MAY RETURN IN MARCH
CABLE INDEFINITE BuT BAp.
lists HOPE He WILL De
HERE NEXT sPalEc.

Rev. j. H. Barber, chaplain III taet
3Ith Engineers, q. S. army, AllarcGn
Expeditionary forces, on leave of aG.
Sence as pastor Of the First BAPTIST
church, may be back in his pulpit by
next March. That was indicated in ii
cablegram from him received by j.
Frank Nicholson In reply to an iii.
quiry as to when the congregation
could expect him back.
Mr. Nicholson cabled Chaplain Bar
Der on the day the armistice was off,
clally announced asking when he ex-
Dected to return, and at the same time
made a similar inquiry by letter. 1t
is thought probable that he did not
receive the cablegram, but that the
cable received by Mr.. Nicholson was
m reply to the letter. Chaplain Bar
Der stated that it was impossible for
him to say when he would return, but
gave March as probable time.
Chaplain Barber volunteered as a
chaplain at the beginning Americas
part in the war and was called to ser.
vice early this year, He has been
overseas since last August. Letters
from Mrs. Barber to friends Indicated
that 1t is the intention Of the family
to return to Columbia as soon as
Chaplain Barber returns from the
army. When he enlisted he rendered
his resignation as pastor OF the First
BAPTIST church, but it was not accept
ed, leave of absence being granted
instead.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
SUGAR RESTRICTIONS
HAVE Been ABOLISHED
NECESSITY FOR GENERAL CON-
SERVATlON, HOWEVER, STILL
EXISTS.

Practically all food regulations
have been lifted by the federal food
administration, according to County
Food Administrator John P. Graham,
but consumers are urged to avoid all
waste of essential fodstuffs such as
sugar, flour, fats and meat, because
the shortage has not been entirely
provided for and conservation is still
necessary.
Purchasers of sugar and flour are
no longer required to make affidavits
of any kind and their is no limit on
the quantity that may be bought, but
It Is essential that these products be
conserved in order to prevent neces.
sity for the return to strict regula
tions.
The greatest shortage exists in fats,
and the food administration is now
WOI hiliS Ou ptOSldui LIldC Will pio"
vide greater conservation of this es-
sential foodstuff Unles the demand
for sugar is greater in the European
countries than is now anticipated, it is
believed that the supply in sight is
sufficient to meet all requirements.
Administrator Graham has been
notified that general orders eight and
nine of the hotel regulations are re-
pealed. These orders prescribed the
amount of sugar that might be served
in public eating places and prohibited
the use of sugar bowls. Henceforth
there will be no limit either on the
amount of sugar that households or
public eating places may use.
Instructions from the state food
administrator warn the public that the
necessity for general conservation still
exists and that there is too much fam
inc in the world, too much suffering
and distress to warrant any waste of
food in this country.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
ReDOlufiOnists
Suppressed By
]German Troops
(By United Press.)

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5.-Serous
fighting has occurred in Kruezbach in
which the revolutionists were defeat
ed by army officers, it was reported
here today. Officers forced the revo-
lutionists at the point Of pistols to
haul down the red flag. Following the
removal of the flag wounded officers
cheered the former kaiser
s~~.~~~~s~S-~~s~~~~S~~ S~~~~-~-~~~S~~~>~~~~~.~.~
ton of railways as fiscal contriy-
ance, insuring their administration in
the interests of the convenience and
commerce of the people, requiring that
they shall be self-supporting, and that
their rates shall be properly related
to the ascertained cost of service, and
retaining and extending the economies
and advantages of large scale produc-
tion in transportation; go responsible
ity and relationship of the railway ad-
ministration to congress and other fed
eral authorities and to the states; (4
guarding against the intrusion of par
ty politics into railway management;
(5) a status for railway officers and
employees under which the railway SER
vice will attract and retain the best
talent; and (6) maintenance of tri-
bunal for the determination of eontro-
versies which will inevitably arise
even under public operation.
The above outline is a mere enumer-
alton of some important points to be
considered. We viii at an appropriate
time report to congress such informa-
ton, suggestions or recommendations
as we believe may be Of assistance in
solving the many and difficult trans
portation problems
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
LOWEST TEMPERATURE IN
NOVEMBER FOR 20 YEARS
MRS. FLEMING MAKES MONTHLY
REPORT OF WEATHER CONDl-
TioNS FOR PAST MONTH.

The mean temperature for Novemb-
er was "A degrees below normal, the
lowest for twenty years, according to
the monthly report of Mrs. J. w. Flem-
ing, cooperative observer for the u.
s. department of agriculture, weather
bureau, at Ashwood The highest
mean temperature on record for Nov
ember was in 1869, being 592 degrees,
with SO degrees as the highest point
OF the mercury that month. In 1917
the mean temperature was All de-
grees, or 2.5 degrees higher than last
month. The last four or five years
the mean temperature has been 40
degrees, or near that figure.
Rainfall last month was In inches
below normal The greatest amount
of rainfall on record was 1.65 inches
on November II, 1915. The least
amount of rainfall for November was
in 1912 with ,25 inches and the great
est in 1915 with 6.45 inches.
The meteorological record for Nov
ember at Ashwood follows:
Maximum temperature, degrees on
the Sth.
Minimum temperature, 25 degrees
on the 3Oth.
Mean temperature, 44.6 degrees.
Amount of rainfall, 2.6 inches.
Rainfall on days; clear days, 16;
partly cloudy days, s; cloudy days, 6.
Temperature below SO degrees, .
times.
Prevailing wind direction, North.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
DRASTIC AND SWEEPING CHANGES
CRIMINAL Code RECOMMENDED

Reviewing the history of the coun-
try during the period since its entry
into the war, from the standpoint of
the department of justice, General
Gregory said. cone of the distinctive
achievements of the American people
has been the maintenance of order,
the comparative failure of enemy ae-
tivities, and, speaking broadly, the
very general self-control and self re-
straint exhibited throughout the coun-
try in critical situations,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
|. C. C. OUTLINES
POSSIBLE tiles
FOR RAILROADS
BOTH SIDES OF GOVERNMENT
CONTROL PROBLEM SUBMITTED
IN ANNUAL REPORT.
FIVE PLANS MAY Be PROPOSED
Present Plan, Public Ownership With
Private Operation, Private Opera
ton, Private Control and Public
Ownership.
(By United Press.)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5--President
Wilson leans toward the regional di,
rector plan of railroad control as a
solution of the railroad problem, will
give congress time to work out legisla-
tion solving the problem, but will not
turn the roads back to private con-
troll unless congress fails to move
within q months after peace. These
statements were made by Senator
Smith of South Carolina, who confer
red with President Wilson just prior
20 his sailing. Smith also indicated
that President Wilson favored the re-
moval of restrictions from cotton trad
ing as soon as possible.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1918-12-06
PRESIDENT TO
SPEAK PLAINLY
PEACE VIEWS
CORRESPONDENT BELIEVES THE
AMERICAN LEADER WILL MAKE
SPEECHES ABROAD.
CONCERNED ABOUT HIS THROAT
Wants to Be in Good Condition Upon
His Arrival In France--Spends
Much Time at Rest Under Physi,
clans Orders.
BY ROBERT ]. RENDER.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
ABOARD U. S. S. GEORGE WASH
lNGTON, tBy Wireless to New York
Dec. 5,-President Wilson will talk
plainly upon his fourteen principles
when he reaches France. That he
viii make speeches is indicated by
his concern over slight cold and as
to whether his throat Will be in good
condition upon his arrival. After dis
posing OF routine work, the President
rests much of the time under o 9ersof
MS physician. President and Mrs.
Wilson occupy the same suites that
were built especially for the kaiser
and kaiserin years ago.