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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06

for what the young people of the
Normal school have been doing in
the year that is past.
Professor Karges announced the
names of those receiving emblems
for work in debating, oratory and
baseball. The following in debat-
ing and oratory were awarded these
emblems- Roy Hornden, Charles
Kelley, Florence Parsons, Wayne
Ingli, Orville Fay and Russell Rob-
inson. The men receiving the en-
blenas in baseball were Clarence
Peterson, George Megorden, Cliff
ford Conrad, Stephen Donohue.
William Hawley, Charles McAleavy,
Ed. LeTendre, Dewey Williams,
Milton Kruger, Ted Reed and Joe
Johnson.
Professor Dawson then spoke on
the subject, "As We Go Home. >
He urged the students to take back
home with them some of the inspir-
alton that they have gained in a
school such as this, school whose
loyalty has never been questioned;
a school that under the splendid
leadership of President Ames has
been holding up and teaching the
ideals of true Americanism which
go to establish the very foundations
of Democracy. He urged the stud
enrs to render true service to the
home folks-to take the place in the
homes of those who have gone, and
to bring back records worthy Of real
Americans.
The exercises concluded with a
solo by Professor Wright, who APP.
peared before the assembly for his
last time, as he leaves for the south
at the end of the year. He sang
very pleasingly "A Dream" by
Bostley, and as an encore, Rose of
My Heart The school then sang,
keep the Home Fires Burning"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06
Dr.. c. G. Pearse Of
Milwaukee Normal
Delivers Address

President Pearse of the Milwau-
kee State Normal school delivered
the commencement address to the
graduates of the River Falls State
Normal school today at 10 o'clock.
He spoke on the subject, "Our
Bugle Call"
Who's Who in America" gives
the following account of DR.. Pearse:
Born at Tabor, Ia, Nov. Q, 1858.
Student Doan college, Crete, Neb.,
L. L. D., N. H. State college 1918;
married Ada Hughes Of De Witt,
Neb., Nov. Is, 1886. Principal ward
school, Crete, Neb. 1881; Supt.
schools, WILDER, Neb. 1884; Beatrice,
Neb., 1888; Omaha, 1864; Supt.
city schools, Milwaukee. 1904-13;
Pres. Milwaukee State Normal
school, 1913; member N. E. A.
(treas. 1899, Pres, 1911-12) Nat.
Council of Educ. 1900; ex president
Neb. State Teachers Assn; Neb.
Assn Supts. and Prins. Graded
school, Neb.; SchoolmaSter's club
lectures and instructor for many
years in the normal institute in var
ious counties of Neb., OAK, Mont,
and other western states. Home,
9O5 Summit Ave. Office, State Nor
NAL school, Milwaukee, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06
Child Welfare Work

The measuring and weighing of
the children under years of age
in the city of River Falls has been
satisfactorily completed. Mrs. A.
w. Stiles, assisted by the high
school teachers, registered 65,
while the grade teachers, under the
direction of Mrs. Gallup, registered
SIS. The committees report their
work was made easier by the hearty
cooperation of all but very few of
the mothers.
Mrs. VIM. Martins report for the
town of River Falls is still incom-
plet..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06
Last Assembly Of the
Year at Normal School

The last assembly of the year at
the local Normal school was held
Friday at lis. A special program
had been arranged appropriate to
the occasion.
President Ames spoke briefly to
the school of the splendid spirit
that had been shown in the school
during the year.
The school was then entertained
with a violin solo by Professor
Howard, accompanied on the piano
by Mrs. Howard. Mr.. Howard play
ed a Hungarian love song, THE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06

The big army bill appropriating
$12,O41, 682, 500, and providing for
100000 men, passed the House
last week without a single dissenting
vote. No objection was raised on
either side of the House to the pro-
posal that President Wilson shall de-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06

A quartet, two Americans, Canadian and an
Eng1ishman served in the Canadian Army in France,
received fourteen wounds at Vimy, Messines and
Lens-sing trench songs-te stories of their adven-
lures, etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06

termine the size of the army. No
better illustration of the unitedness
Of Congress irrespective of political
lines to stand by the Government
could be offered than this unani-
nous vote of confidence for the
greatest appropriation ever made
by Congress, while all prior votes
for the prosecution of the war have
shown the same united purpose.
Now that it is determined that
Congress will be kept working on
the job, reports come to Members
here of activities back in their dis
tricts by ambitious rivals for their
positions. The work cut out for the
tax bill may take until next election
and Members who are candidates
for reelection will depend largely
upon friends to see that their in
terests are not forgotten.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06
BORN

Monday, June 3rd, to Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. r. Baird of the town of
River Falls, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06

phone your news items to the
Journal. 'Phone No. %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-06-06
THE Government
HAS A MESSAGE
FOR YOU
WILL YOU HEAR 1T?

Twelve Official Observers went to France---only
twelve. The best orator of the twelve, Doctor Mat
thews, will be Chautauqua to tell you what he
saw and how our money is being spent
Will You Hear Him?
A Speakers Conference was recently held in
Washington, where Cabinet members and govern
ment officials gave chautauqua lecturers inside in
formation on government activities and needs DR..
Risner and Mr. Powell will appear our Chautau-
qua Program to repeat these messages to you.
Will You Hear Them?
A Belgian college girl volunteered as a Red
Cross Nurse and served in front line hospital before
Antwerp---wounded--saw Hun atrocities, etc.
Will You Hear Her?
quartet, two Americans, Canadian and an
Englishman served in the Canadian Army in France,
received fourteen wounds at Vimy, Messnes and
Lens---sng trench songs-te stories of their adven-
tures etc.
Will You Hear Them?
The Government is supplying official war pict-
ures (hrst showing) showing activities, sub
marines, torpedo boats, trench life, liquid fire, gas,
cavalry, etc., in moving pictures.
Will You See Them?
Men from the University Reserve Officers Train
ing Corps--Uncle Sans coming ohicers-win play
for you in the S. u. l. Military Band
Will You Hear Them?
Ex-Secretary of the u. S. Treasury Shaw will
sum up the situation with his keen insight and
Lincoln-like stories.
Will You Hear Him?
War facts in Camoufage of Laughter by the In
inable Gillian greatest living American humorist
VIII You Hear Him?
AT THE
RIVER FALLS
CHAUTAUQUA
JUNE 1920
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
Find Ground Glass in Box
of Prunes in Martnette

The discovery of ground glass
in box of prunes, after about
oDe-half the contents had been sold to
customers of the e. G.. Zeratzky store
al Marinette, has stirred up unusual ex-
cit ement. The prunes are known DIS
"The Daphne Brand" packed by
Guggenheim & Co., Fresno, Cal
A teaspoonful of ground glass was
found Sin two pounds of prunes which
were chemically tested by Profs W. E.
Norton and R. S. Goodhue of the coun-
ty agricultural school. The box con-
tanned enough of the fatal substance
to cause the death of several persons.
The matter has been reported to the
U. S. department of justice for inves-
tigation. In the meantime the people
of the twin cities will observe seven
pauneless days each week.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
SOPERTON

Joseph Peshek went to Oshkosh Mon
day.
Ed Bell of Green Bay was here Fri
day.
Francis Reavey went to Madison
Thursday.
Miss Puma Seidell came up from
Giliett Saturday.
Peter Olson of Green BAY was bus
mess caller Wednesday
w. A. Grant of Amigo was a bust
ness caller here Thur day.
Harold Michaels and Clifford Laury
went to White Lake Monday.
Stella Murray of Green Bay spent a
few DAYS at the home of M. J. Quinlan
last week.
Mrs. Jessie Kuchyriski returned last
TUESDAY from months visit with rel
atives at Iron River, Mich.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
Carter is Patriotic

The women of Carter are showing
their patriotism and doing their bit to-
ward helping win the war for democra'
cy by doing all possible to help the Rec
Cross.
Recently the Women's Christian Tenn
perance Union of Carter gave box
social which was well attended by all
the people from FAR and near.
The evening was spent in playing
games and dancing, a three piece or
chestra furnishing the music.
After supper all the people both old
and young gathered around cold glory
and sang several patriotic songs Our
national flag salute was also given af-
ter which the orchestra rendered few
more selections.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
The Northern Wisconsin Advertiser and
Wisconsin Farmer, One Year, $500

Desirable clubbing offers are very
scarce this year. We could line up a
list of cheap magazines, but it is our
belief that time is too precious to waste
over them, as there is too much good
and worthwhile reading matter pre-
chrable at slight cost.
However, we have this proposition,
which, we know, will be appreciated
by Wisconsin Farmer readers. We offer
The Northern Wisconsin Advertiser
and The Wisconsin Farmer, SO so worth
of reading matter, for So for one year.
a saving of fifty cents,
This offer will not permit of any
premium inducement, the PROPOSE
ton being good one and money saw
er in itself.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22

The Advertiser and The Wisconsin
Farmer, both one year, for $500. This
applies to renewals as well as new sub
scriptions. Send in your order today.
Mrs. Leona Breed was examined as
to her sanity Monday evening br Drs
Noer and Tenley and found to be men.
tally unbalanced She was taken tc
the State Hospital for treatment Wed
nesday by MIR. add Mrs. Wendell Krohn
Don't wait until your blood is impov'
ished aad you are sick and ailing; take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea now
it will drive out the germs of winter,
purify the stomach, regulate the bow
els-nature's spring tonic cleanser. M
O. Boehm
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,

United States Land Office at Wausau,
Wisconsin February goth, 1918.
NOTICE is hereby given that John
Henry Goddard, whose post-office ad-
dress is Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, did,
on the 18th day of April, 1917, file in
this office Sworn Statement and Appli-
cation, No. 04333, to purchase the N w
4SE4, Section %, Township 35 NJ,
Range 16 E., 4th P. Meridian, and the
timb Der thereon, under the provisions
of the act of June 8, 1873. and acts
amendatory, known as the Timber
and Stone Law" at such value as
might be fixed by appraisement, and
that, pursuant 40 such application, the
land and timber thereon have been es-
timated and valued by the applicant,
the timber estimated seventy $4,000
dollars, and the land thirty $3.50 OO)
dollars, that said applicant will offer
final proof in support of his application
and sworn statement on the 9th day
April, 1918, before the Clerk of Circuit
Court, at Crandon, Wisconsin.
Amy person is at liberty to protest
this purchase before entry, or initiate
contest at any time before patent is
sues, by filing corroborated affidavit
in this office, allegingf acts which would
defeat the entry.
Witnesses: Burt Butler, Frank Lou
do, Fred Colsbern and Jos. Juneau all
of Wabeno, Wisconsin.
HILMAR SCHMIDT, Register.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
PADUS

D. G.. Forrest was to Wabeno Tues
dav.
Myrtle Knutson was to Laona Mon
day and Tuesday.
Peter Boerschinger of Green Bay is
visiting with j. H. Hammes.
VIM. Thurston of Oconto has been
holding revival meetings here for sew
eral days.
Mrs. Hodgins and son Luman of
Town Line and Mrs. Geo. Marsh and
dauhters Marvel and Opal visited with
friends here Sunday.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22

Subscription 81 so per year in advance.
Sample copies free.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22

Entered at the Post Office at Wabeno,
Wisconsin as second-class Matchmaker.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
HOW'S This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cam
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been taken
by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure acts thru
the Blood on the Mucous surfaces, ex-
polling the Poison from the Blood and
healing the diseased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Cure for a short time you will see a
great Improvement in your general
health. Start taking Halls Catarrh
Cure at once and get rid of catarrh.
Send for testimonials, free.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 7sc.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22

Mrs. Kate Hall says. 81 have kept
house 10 years; am the mother of four
children, and | would not keep house
without HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea" Wise woman, why? Drives
away sickness; brings health to whole
family. M. 0 Boehm.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-02-22
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to thank the many friends
and neighbors who so kindly assisted
us during the illness and after the
death of our baby.
Nix. AND MRS. ALLEN CHINOOK
AND RELATIVES.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Czechs and Jugo-Slavs
Parade Streets Cheer
ing for Allies
SPEAKERS ATTACK
GERMAN TREATY
the Renewal OF
the Alliance by Austria
Hungary
(By Associated Press.1

London, May 20.-A state Of siege
has been proclaimed at Prague, the
Bohemian capital, by the police and
the military garrison has been re-
inforced. The counter measures, ac-
cording to an Exchange Telegraph
dispatch from Zurich, followed dem
onstrations Of German charac-
ter in which Czechs and -Slavs
paraded through the streets shout
ing: Long live Wilson. Clemenceau
and Lloyd George
At a performance in the Bohemian
National theater speeches violently
attacking Germany were delivered
and the renewal of the alliance be-
tween Germany and Austria Hun
gary was denounced. Several dep
uties addressed the crowd, urging
resistance to the end and the sacri-
fee Of wealth and blood forjBohemia.
The Jugo-Slavs who have parti-
cipated in the Bohemian festivities
were ordered to leave the city.
Gro ds singing patriotic songs ac-
companded them to the railway
station.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Charges against
OoHead Dropped

Minot, N. D., May 20.-Crininal
charges laid against Edmund PEN
nington, president OF the Mime
apolis. st. Paul & sault Ste. Marie
railroad, as a result Of raids made
several months. ago on the com
pany's station in Minot, have been
dismissed by Attorney General Will
liam LANCER OF North Dakota, it
was announced today.
The charges against Pennington
and against ]. G. E. Belanger, Minot
agent of the railroad, were made
under the liquor prohibition act, and
they were accused Of keeping liquor
in their possession for delivery to
Violators Of the prohibition law.
Criminal charges against the rail-
road as a corporation will stand, and
will be heard at the next term Of
the Ward county district court
Under the dismissal order, court
costs. totalling about $40O. will be
paid by the defendants.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Take Bojoka, in the Gulf of
Finland, South Of
,Viborg
LITTLE FOOD IN
RUSSIAN CITIES
Turks in Persia May Men
ace British Lines of
Communication
IRx Associated Press.1

Petrograd, May 20 German
troops have occupied Botoko. an is
land in the Gulf of Finland. south
of Vibors and 80 miles northwest OF
Petrograd.
Moscow, Saturday, May 1.-THE
food situation in Petrograd and 9th
or large cities of Russia, instead OF
improving with the advent OF
spring and river navigation, is con-
stantly growing worse.
The bread ration in Petrograd
which had been one-eighth Of a
pound weekly, now is totally ex-
hausted. Other products are scarcer
In Moscow the food situation is
somewhat better. The bread ration
is a quarter of a pound and other
food is obtainable at high prices
Sugar is scarce. Conditions in the
country generally do not promise
an improvement IN the food stu
alton in the near future.
Moscow, Saturday. May 11.-Tur-
kish regulars and Kurds, advancing
in Persia. have occupied Soujbulak
and Ushnd, south Of Lake Upmia-
dSSOEuluB u uS"SpdpSE rni5paLClLSG
from Tifiis.
A dispatch from Tabriz says that
the Turks objective is Enzeli, which
will become the central base from
which the British will be menaced in
Mesopotamia.
Recent dispatches from the Mes
opotamian front have reported a
British advance up the Tigris river
to KirkulS, after considerable fight
ing with the Turks. Enzeli,. which
lies to the eastward Of Kirkuk, may
indicate an attempt by the Turks to
attack the British line Of communi-
cations along the Tigris river.
Moscow, May 10.-Mussulmans
and Bolshevik forces are engaged in
a deadly conflict at BaIsu, on the
Caspian sea. According to dis
patches to the Moscow newspaper,
1000 persons have been killed and
5000 wounded. Various parts Of the
town, Including entire streets and
the Persian bazaar, are burning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Carries BOOSe;'
NOge' FMgitiUe

Grafton, N. D., May 20.-One man
is lost between Ardoch and Mimic as
the result of the actions Of c. w. Fin
wall, law enforcement sleuth. It is
alleged that Mr.. Fox, of Walhalla,
partook of copious draughts Of liquor
on the train between Grand Forks
and Grafton. He was caught in the
act by Finwall, who searching his
grip, and finding six quarts Of the
genuine stuff. put Mr.. Fox under
arrest. Seizing an opportunity, Fox
literally took to the woods, jumping
from the speeding train. The case
was reported to local officers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
RUIN and CHAOS
RULE IN RUSSIA
REPORT MADE By
u. 5. DIPLOMAT
Accountant Of America b
Embassy At Petrograd
Returns Home
(By Associated Press. }

st. Louis, Mo, May 20.-It is a sio-
ry Of ruin and chaos that Charles
D. Todebush brings back with hm
from Russia. His, also is one of the
first direct stories told in this Coun-
try Of the forced departure Fl ON
Petrograd Of Ambassador Francis
and his encourage when the Germans
approached that city. Mr.. Todebpsht
formerly a broker in st. Louis, was
the chief accountant OF the Amer
lean embassy and he has just retprn-
ed to the United States to pre- ssent
a formal report Of conditions I'd the
state department at Washington.
To the friends of Mr.. Francis in
st. Louis, Mr.. Todebush told OF the
severe conditions to which the am
bassador has been subjected during
the past year. The American en-
bassy now is housed at Vologda,
about Is miles east of Petrograd. The
quarters of the Vologda Social club
have been assigned free Of charge
to the Americans. but they contain
only a few attributes Of club, he
says.
Mr.. Francis uses one Of the seep-
ing rooms as his bedroom an6 the
reception room, as his Office" said
Mr.. Todebush. THE card room has
been turned into the general en-
bassy office. But when the ambas-
sador or any of his aids wishes to
bathe he must go several doors down
the street to a Russian bath house
Mr.. Francis for the past eight months
has worked on an average Of Is
hours q day. yet he is enjoying splen-
did health and has not aged in the
least.
America Their Friend.
published reports of Mr.. Francis
drawing q revolver on a mob at the
embassy in Petrograd are nonsense
No member of the embassy ever had
occasion to draw q weapon. The
great mass of the Russians regard
America as tlleir best friend"
According to Mr.. Todebus, there
were in Petrograd last February,
just before the embassy departed
more than 125,000 released German
and Austrian prisoners idling about
the cafes and places Of amusement.
Some were in uniform. While he
would not advance the opinion Of
ficially, he said the belief prevailed
in Russia. that neither Germany hov
Austria wanted these released pris-
oners back in their own land be-
cause they were so impregnated with
Bolsheviki propaganda that they
were considered dangerous.
Speaking Of the utter demorali-
zation Of the country. Mr.. Todebush
says that the nobility and aristoc-
racy Of Russia have practically dis
appeared. Their fine horses and
(CnnffnYIed m papa o.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Only Baker In
TOzQ,qa EnIiSts

Every household In. Hankinson, N.
D., has to make It's own bread now.
The only baker Of that community
has closed his cafe and bakery for the
duration of the war, and enlisted in
the navy. He is Charles Leroy North
rup.
Recruiting officers In Minneapolis
were somewhat skepticaI when he told
them he was some cook. They gave
Northrup baked 500 loaves at Dun
woody, and the bread was Of such eZ-
celIent quality that the Hankinson
baker left Minneapolis for active sea
duty, signed up as cook, first class.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
Raoul Lufbery Is
Killed In Aerial Battle
(Bx AsaocIated Presa. J

Sunday
be
Conn.
tured one Of the o
the to out
only
headed the lighting
line to the lis
Of
quickly the direction Of the line hS Ameri
attack from under the tall but then he drew off
almost Immediately his machine burst into
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-20
IN TIL DAKOT A
WILL BE FIRST
"OVER TOP" IN
R. c. CAMPAIGN
Preliminary Reports Show
Edge in Organization,
Says Wilbur

Let's mako showing In the
war fund drive, is the message
of John Leslie, MinneapoIis, Red
Cross drive chairman for the
Northern division, to Judge N.
c. Young, Fargo, director of the
North Dakota chapter, today.
"The first official report of the
per capita production of Red
Cross supplies shows The North.
ern division 80 per cent ahead
than any other division in the
United States, and at IS per
cent lower cost" wired Mr.. Lee
p lie. "Let's make an equal show
ing in the war fund drive"
North Dakota has the jump O
every other state in the union in or
and will be the first t
raise and oyersubscribe its quota i
the second Red Cross war fund cam
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