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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to neighbors and friends for
the many acts Of kindness shown us
during the illness and burial of our
beloved husband and father.
sMrs. Sven Nelson and family
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31
SWEDISH MISSION

Service in Mann Valley church at
200 p. m. and in the City church at
10:45 a. m.
Wednesday evening 1880 prayer
meeting.
All Scandinavians cordially in
vited.
F. w. FRIBERG. Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Congregational church will meet
Thursday February, 7th at the home
of Mrs. A. Segerstrom.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31

A recent ruling exempt5 horse
shoeing shops, garages and laundries
from the Monday closing order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31
At The Churches
METHODIST CHURCH

1O:0O-Class Meeting.
Regular Preaching service
11:45-Sunday school
7:00-Epworth League
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN
Sunday school at 11:45 o'clock.
Glasses in English and Norwegian.
All are welcome.
Rev. N. l.. BIomholm, pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-01-31
Tuesday Club
February 18th

Peter the Great and ST. Petersburg
Mrs. KnoWlton and Mrs. Finn
Music
Hostess Whitenack
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
GERMANS MAKE
SMALL GAINS
Failed in Detectives on Nearly All
Sectors.
FRENCH LINE RE-EsTABLIsHEI
Huns Advanced 500 Yards In One
Place While French Fought
TO Recover Ground
Lose Many Men.

with the British Army in France,
May 2S.-Launching heavy often
siye at dawn today against the
French in the Locre voormezeele
sector, the Germans failed of their
detectives at virtually all points. At
some points the defending patrols
were driven in, but in vigorous at
tacks threw the Germans back at
most places. Virtually the entire
French line was re-established.
Just south of Dickebusch Lake the
Germans forced their way into the
French line for a distance of 500
yards, and also got into the front
line system at another point in this
region. In both these places the
enemy was clinging desperately to
his newly acquired positions. but
the French were dealing with the
situation, which appeared to be sat
isfactory at the latest reports. One
hundred prisoners already have been
sent back TO the French cages.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
FACULTY WILL SPEND SUM-
MER IN VARIOUS PLACES.

The Abilene high school faculty
will spend the summer in various
places. 1t is rumored that two of
the lady teachers intend to be mar
ried. E. G. Parsons. principal, may
spend the summer in Abilene before
going to Leavenworth where he will
teach history and economics III sae
Leavenworth high school.
Miss Carolyn McNutt will go to
California and it is rumored that she
will not return at all.
Mr.. Bailey is also going West but
only as far as Colorado, for he ex-
poets if his call to service do-s not
come, to drive VIM. Allen Whites
car on a Colorado trip. Later he
may attend the summer conference
of the Y. NJ. C. A.
Mr.. Kilbourne will be in Nebraska
until time to harvest his big crops
at Minneapolis. Also Mr. Braun
will help to gather in the crops for
he and Mrs. Braun are going back to
their old home at Manitowoc, Wis,
where Mr.. Braun will help his father
on the farm.
Another group expect to fly east;
among these is Supt. W. A. Stacey,
who after a months work spent in
getting his office work Strengthened
up, will go to Washington, D. c., to
visit his son, Arthur. He may make
the trip in his car.
Miss Lillian Wolf is going to Phil
adelphia, the reason for which is be-
ing kept secret.
Miss Jennie Campbell will go to
the New England states for visit.
Others of the group will spend
their long anticipated summers at
home, peacefully sleeping or Red
Crossing -Miss Lowther at Emporia
where she may attend summer
school, Miss Dean at her home in
Valley Falls, Miss Ellis in Kansas
City, Miss Russell in Lawrence and
Miss Rathburn in ottawa.
Where Miss Ethel Shay is going,
it is not known. 1t is believed, how
ever, that she intends to take a cross
country hike and be back in time to
teach music at Emporia.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

william Allen White tells this
story, and vouches for the truth Of
IL: Not long ago an Emporia man
was in New York trying to see
good show. He had paid his money
and was ready for the second act
when out pops an actor and begins
spelling on the Liberty loan. En-
poria had gone over the top and
doubled her quota two weeks be-
fore. The actor made the Emporia
man tired. He listened for awhile,
then rose in his seat and asked per-
mission to submit a few sensible re-
marks. Il COME he said, from
Kansas, the land of sunfowers and
cyclones, where the congressman
used to go barefoot and men voted
to keep us out OF war and we are
supposed to be hard up and unpa-
triotic. But ] want to hear this
show. We've doubled our quota in
our town and have forgotten all
about 1t. But to boost this thing
along and hear the show I'll take a
thousand" Then he sat down.
Another man got up in another
part of the house and said: I'm
from Abilene, Kan, and ! want to
hear this show ! didn't come for
oratory, and I'll stick in a thou
sand. A Tennessee man arose and
put up a thousand And by that
time New York. being primed, was
splitting her money freely.
But at the end of the next act
the orator came out again, and the
two Kansas men gave the thing an
other $3.50 boost each to reach the
quota for the house that night, and
Kansas notes, the New York aud
fence cheered them. This is true
story, showing how keen a Kansas
man is for good show when he gets
to New York"
We hadn't missed any of our
s1,750 bond buyers and would like
to have him report so that Dickin-
son can boost its sSO9,OO0 another
notch.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
THE MONEY COMES IN.

During the past ten days S5'OOO
has been paid in interest by the gov
eminent to Dickinson county owners
OF Liberty loan bonds. These are the
bonds bought last fall, s25O,OOO OF
them. drawing 4 per cent. The own
ers OF these bonds have been this
spring Joined by others until now
over one million dollars OF bonds is
owned in the comfy and next autumn
the interest coupons win amount to
$4,000, more than half as much as
the amount given TO the Red Cross.
And next spring $4,000 more, $780,
600 a year, and this will go on for
long years to come and at anytime
the bonds are worth their face In
gold. Think what that means to
the people OF Dickinson-they are
capitalists in the biggest sense and
are helping win the war besides.
Buying Liberty bonds was not char
ity-it was the best sort OF invest
ment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
ALL MIST HELP.

1t was unfortunate that It was
necessary to take the extreme meas
ures OF Tuesday evening to secure
proper recognition of the Red Cross
and other war activities by any
Dickinson county citizen, but 1t must
be understood that there is only one
side in this war-the American side.
The United States has been in war
more than a year and there is no
excuse for anybody to say he does
not understand our needs. No ex-
cuse will go, either, with the public
and every citizen should remember
that his record is known and that it
will not take much urging to start
trouble If needed. Loyal, whole
hearted helpfulness to the limit of
ability is demanded. Those who re-
fuse to do their share will have only
themselves to blame If they are
harshly treated. In the present
state of patriotism in this country
nobody can stop vigorous measures
to bring every Stacker to terms.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
Abilene Mans
Trouble Arrested

1.-THE past 4 years l have been go
ing down, down, down with catarrh
of the stomach and had to give up
work a year ago because of my
weakened condition. l suffered ter
ribly from bloating and collie at
tacks. Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
was recommended to me. l took a
course Of it and now ] am feeling
fine" 1t is a simple, harmless pre-
paration that removes the catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments. including
appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded. c. E.
& Company.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
Sc AMERICANS
KILLED WHEN
BRITISH ship
IS TORPEDOED
Armed Merchant Cruiser on Way
From England to France.
WERE BOUND FOR THE FRONT
No Information tOIndicate What
Units Were on Board the
Vessel-Many Now in
Training.

Washington, May Sinking of
the British armed merchant cruiser
Moldavia, with a probable loss of
fifty-six American soldiers, was an
nounced in a cablegram today from
the British admiralty to the War De-
partment. No details were given
but the understanding here is that
the ship was moving between Eng
land and France.
At late hour the department had
no further information to indicate
what American units were on board
the vessel. Many men are in train
ing in England, and it is possible
the Moldavia was carrying a contin-
gent bound for the front.
The Moldavia was torpedoed with
out warning. 1t was moonlight
night and although a good lookout
was kept the attacking submarine
was not sighted before the torpedo
struck. Most of the men aboard
were in their hammocks when the
explosion occurred amidships. The
sailors and soldiers alike showed no
panic. They fell calmly into line and
awaited orders. When it was seen
that the Moldavia was settling down
all on board were taken off by the
escorting ships.
The men lost all of their belong
ings, but were supplied with new
clothing at the different naval ports
where they were taken.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
RATE RAISE
Is APPROVED
Average Increase Greater Than %
Per Cent.
TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS NOW
Increase of % Per Cent VIII Increase.
Revenue About 900 Millions, it
is Estimated-Many Changes
Expected.
TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS NOW

Washington, May S.-Examina-
ton today of Director General Nc
Adoo's order, raising freight rates on
basis of rs per cent and passenger
fares to three cents a mile, and
labolishing all lower interstate
freight and passenger rates, indi-
Gated that the average increase will
be higher than 25 per cent.
Many changes and readjustments
will be made by the Railroad Ad-
ministration, either on it's own ini-
tiative after receiving suggestions
from shippers and state or local au-
thorities, or by order of the Inter-
state Commerce Commission, which
has power to review and modify the
schedules.
Complaints are expected to result
in hundreds of notifications affect
ing specific commodities or classes,
and rates between certain commod-
tiles, but probably will not reduce to-
any great extent the total revenue to
be derived from the sweeping in
creases, which is estimated at from
500 million dollars to 900 million
dollars.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
obituary-Mrs. J. L. Wright.

Phoebe R. Van Wyck was born in
Chestnut Ridge, N. j., Jan. 7, 1871.
Here she lived during her childhood
and young womanhood. She was
married to John Wright Oct. 1S,
1866, and to them were born five
children: Anna Caroline, Mary Eliza,
Elizabeth, William r., and Cora
May. The first three have preceded
the mother to the heavenly home
while the youngest. William R.
Wright and Mrs. Cora May Holy
worth are residing in Abilene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright moved from
New York to Iowa in the fall of
They came to Kansas twenty
five years ago, and lived first in
Brown county for ten years after
which they came to Abilene.
Mrs. Wright united with the
Methodist church while young and
has been faithful member since.
She was faithful wife, a loving
mother, and a good neighbor.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
10000 VOLUNTEERS ARE
NEEDED FOR FARM WORK

Topeka, May give must have
a voluntary army of go thousand
men who are willing to go into the
wheat fields on call, according to a
statement by the wheat harvest COM
mittee. 1t declared today that 3d.
600 men were needed on Kansas
farms for the period from June 10
to July 10 or an army of 10000
men each of whom will give his
time as needed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
GERMANS FAIL TO
KEEP THEIR PROMISES.

Moscow May 2S-German prom
Uses to send manufactures to Tx
raine and other occupied territories
have not been fulfilled. Agricul-
tural tools haze been supplied in
limited quantities in the front sec
tors on condition that large per-
cent of the production be given TO
Germany. No textiles and leather
or rubber articles have been pro-
vided. Instead the Germans are
collecting all kinds of cloth and
leather goods in Moscow and ship
ping 1t to Germany.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

1t is encouraging to see that the
attempt to make a charge of dis
loyalty against C. F. Scott has been
dropped by the press of the state.
No one believes for a minute that
either Mr.. Scott, w. R. Stubs, Gov
ernor Capper or j. l.. Bristow is
other than good loyal American
with the good Of his country at
heart. They have different views
perhaps as how best to win the war
but each is for winning it. The Re-
publicans of Kansas are not going
into any mudslinging contest in this
campaign but are going to settle the
primary campaign and then elect the
winner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
GERMANS AFRAID OF
THE AMERICAN FLYERS?

With the American Army in
France, May 27.-The activities of
the American air squadron in the
sector northwest of Toul seem to-
have had results even more effective
than anticipated. When it first be-
gan its work there were between
thirty and fifty summonses to activ-'
ity coming into our aviators daily.
Gradually the number of calls has
dwindled until for several days the
average has been only two day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

Every public utility is today in
much the same position of the rail
roads a year ago in regard to the
increasing expense account without
means of producing larger income to
meet it. With rates fixed by COM
missions and Interchangeable without
permission and with the war caus-
ing economy in every household and
higher cost for material and labor,
the public utility will find itself
without means to carry on the SER
vice demanded by the public unless
it is allowed to make its charges fit
its needs. The railroads have under
government control run 109 million
dollars behind and rates will be
raised to meet the expense. The pub
lie utilities must have every facility
to give service and the public should
take this into consideration if 1t
wants service. 1t is a condition and
there is no such opportunity as is
given private concerns to meet the
upkeep and overhead expense. The
public demands good service and il
it gets it there must be means to
produce 1t.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
KANSAS SHOULD STOP
USING WHEAT NOW.

Wichita, Kas., May 2S.-An ap-
peal for total abstinence from wheat
until after harvest was made in
churches all over the United States.
A message from Herbert Hoover. ad-
dressed particularly to the we'll to
do and those in sedentary occupa-
lions was read from the pulpits ask
ing them to deny themselves the lux
ury of wheat for the sake of the
ones over there.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

Salina Journal: Republicans of
the fifth congressional district of
Kansas made platform at Manhat-
tan upon which any member of the
party can stand. In many ways it
is the strongest declaration that has
been made by republicans in several
years. and it hits so many nails
squarely on the head that it is worth
reading in full. Any member of con-
gress who defends the party or the
administration that is responsible for
this indefensible condition merits the
disapproval and condemnation Of
every right-thinking and honest citi-
zen.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

Be amiable. cheerful and good ma
tured and you are much more likely
to be happy. You will find this diff
cult, IL not impossible, however. when
you are constantly troubled with con-
stipation. Take Chamberlain's Tab
lets and get rid Of that and it will be
easy. These tablets not only move
the bowels, but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

We congratulate the Trade Com
mission on its splendid results in in
vestigating the packers. Francis ].
Heney got enough dope to enable
him to make campaign for COVER
nor Of California; Vic Murdoch got
several columns in the papers, and
the packers were held down so that
they have only raised the price Of
meat ten cents a pound. Some fine
work that
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
AMERICANS TAKE THIRD
RANK IN SIZE OF FRONT

With the American Army in
France, May Washington an
nouncement that the combined fronts
held by the American expeditionary
forces in France cover a greater dis
lance than that held by Belgium and
take third rank, has inspired the
men in the American ranks as prob
ably nothing else could.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

Director General McAdoo did
something that will be approved
when he abolished the railroad
the railroad presidents at salaries OF
$4,000 to 100000 and will sub
stitute directors for the lines at mod
crate salaries. One of the causes OF
criticism of the railroads has been
its big salary roll at the top and the
small one at the bottom.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

The first candidate to announce
for the Republican nomination for
congress in this district is j. G.
Strong, an attorney of Blue Rapids.
He is a forceful and energetic and
promises to make a lively campaign
1t is stated by his friends that he
can carry Marshall county over Hell
vering by a big majority.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
GENERAL WOOD WILL NOT
GO TO FRANCE AT ALL.

Washington, May Pit was an
nounced officially here today that
General Wood who left Camp Funs-
ton a week ago will not go to France
but probably will command the
Western department at San Fran
cisco. General Vim will probably
command the e1gthy-ninth division
overseas.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
REIGHT RATES GIVEN
HIKE OF rs PER CENT.

Washington, May 27.-Director
General McAdOO ordered all freight
rates advanced % per cent today.
The raise will be effective June %.
Passenger rates will be hiked to
three cents per mile, including inter-
state fares. Parlor car rates win be
three and One-half cents.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
IT'S A RACE BETWEEN
AMERICA AND GERMANY

Edinburgh, May 25.-"For the
Germans, as we'll as for us the next
few weeks will be a race between
Hindenburg and President Wilson, .
said Lloyd George in an address here
today THE Germans are straining
every muscle to reach the goal first
on the eve of the American help"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
WAGES OF 2 MILLION
WILL BE RAISED NOW

Washington, May 24.-Orders
raising the wages of million rail-
way employees and giving them back
pay from January 1, at the new
rates, were prepared today by Di-
rector General McAdoo and sent to
the printer, to be issued within a
few days.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

whose artillery is behind the line
and this time have wounded some
hundreds among which are many
persons in different hospitals near
in. Registered in the casualty list
are names of several Catholic sisters,
who without single exception,
stood throughout the deluge, at their
posts beside the wounded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

General Woods going to France
will take to the front the ablest
general of the American army and
will add immensely to the efficiency
OF our forces. If the war is over
by 1920 it is not unlikely that he
will be the next president-and
where could be found better one?
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

/ am a candidate for county clerk
subject to the action of the Republi-
en- primaries, August 6. 1918.
II. w. KING.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30

T. r. has been received back in
the Republican club Of New York
and his picture adorns the walls Of
the club. How time doth wipe
away the bitterness of the past and
bring all things to peace and con-
fentment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
SHERIFF.

am a candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for the office OF
sheriff.
JOHN H. SHERMAN.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUNTY CLERK.

I hereby announce myself as
nandidate for the Republican nomi-
ration for County Clerk, subject TO
me action OF the primary, August
o. 1918.
WILL A MOORE.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-30
HUNS BOMB HOSPITALS
AND KILL PATIENTS

With the British Army in France.
May 24.-German air men again
have bombed heavily the British
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-07-11
Paine
N U v z L A.
De: II. SIENKIEWICZ.
(Urnnare)

Mai tfrziu sosi ceata, care
in scurta vreme Sc facu att de dea-
sd fncit era Gu neputinta sd zareas-
ca ceva la dol pasi. Apoi, noaptea
incepu sd ploua 81 foarte curind
ploaia sc schimba fntr 'un adevarat
puhaiu torential, urmare a relei
codesari aburilor formati in at
mosfera din pricina focului. La
aceasta Sc adaoga apropierea pri-
maverei, anotimpul ploilor, care Sc
varsa Gu 0 furie nebuna dealungul
tarmurilor Mississippului 81 mai Gu
seama prin partile unde acest flu
yiu sc intalneste Ell Arkansas 81 cn
fluviul rosu. Miasimele stricate to-
rente, lac,iri 81 balti, carl formeaza
o mare parte teritoriului, inrau-
tltiau 81 mai multi conditiunile CO.
lonii. Locul pc care era asezat la
garul deveni in seurt timp moale
81 ine1rcet de apa pins sproape q
= sehiMhe ia mlastin4 Sub aceast1
plose torential4, care durx Ii 81
1neapte fars IA fneeteze clipa,
~ &s r ss sss IN @ Ss
America. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1905-current, 1918-07-11

sarmana simtia cd niciodata nu
poate sd Sc invoeasca.
Nh mai sunt oare alte femei
in lume - repeta Marsha in rugi-
lie sale. Du-te departe; fara greuta-
tie vel gasi altele mai bune decft mi
ne. Sa stii ca eu iubesc pc altul.
Gu toate astea Orlik nu Sc lasa.
NJ, e in zadar Alta ca tine nu
vol mai gasi char daca asi cauta
toata lumea. Tu esti viata, iubirea,
singura pentru mine. Gu orice pref
tn trebue sd fiji mea. Cc mai ma
dajduesti inca? Ce vel face oare in
ziua cind va muri fatal tau? Atun-
ci tn singura vel veni la mine 81 eu
te voiu apuca cum apuca lupul mie-
lul 81 te voiu duce in padure, nu ca
sa-ti fac rau, ci ca sa ingenunchi
la picioarele tale 81 sd te incalzesc
i'm bratele mele, 0 iubita mea -.
Atunci vel Fl mea, toata mea!
Nimeni nu ma va putea impiedica !!
Ce, trebue oare sa ma tenn? Oh, CHA
ma, chiama pc Jasko al tan! Gu att
mai bine, vreau sa ma bat GU ell!
In cele ce spunea despre Lorento,
Oflik eel negru avea dreptate. Ba-
trfnul taran Sc apropia Gu pasi re-
pezi de moarte. Adesea, sub viov
lenta frigurilor Aura 81 in aiurari
era cainta gresalelor sale, amintiri-
le della Lipinsk 81 amarnl plins du-
pa patria departata pc care Dunn
nezcu nu-i fngaduise i a. mai vii;