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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
County Agent Notes
H. G. Seyforth

The River Falls Normal is going
to offer a short course in Agriculture
commencing Jan. 4, 1921 and ending
April /. The changing times and the
increased cost of farming demands
that future farmers learn more about
their work. The urgent need of con-
serving the soil and increasing its
products by application of scientific
methods has led to a nationwide
movement Of instruction. Inefficient
wasteful farming must go. New
methods and practice must be adopted.
The courses taken up will be on gas
engines and tractors, carpentry, black
smithing, dairying and veterinary
science. This means that you will re-
ceive very complete course in pract-
ical agriculture in short time and at
moderate price, and it is given in a
season of the year when work on the
farm is not so rushing. All service
men attending school will be able to
draw $4,000 per month, out of the
Soldiers Educational Bonus Fund.
For further particulars write to j. M.
May, River Falls, or myself.
I have letter from the Northwest
ern Employment Agency at Mime
apolis, Mimi, asking if there are any
farmers in this county wanting mar
ried couples to work on the farm.
They are willing to work at rea-
sonable price on account of not hav-
ing anything to do in the city. For
particulars write or phone me.
l have just received word from DIR.
Eliason, State Veterinarian, that we
will be allowed to carry on the county
wide tuberculin test if there are fifty
per cent Of farmers in the county that
will sign petition for the same.
There will be petition passed around
in each township in the county and we
hope there will be no one who will re-
fuse to sign it, as it means success
to your future livestock business, ard
health to your family. Let everybody
be a booster for this cause. / hope
to be able to get out more informa-
ton in my notes in regard to this
IN the near future.
Ss*s
All those wishing to purchase al
falfa seed or soy beans for next spring
should get in touch with me as soon
as possible, as the amount of seed is
limited and the price is quite high.
/ am still taking samples Of soil to
be sent to Madison for analysis and
will probably do so until the first of
the year. If you wish to have your
soil tested let me know as soon as
possible.
There is still room for a few more
Community Clubs in the County. Now
is the time to get them organized and
start work for the winter. I can ac-
complish much more work thru organ
izations Of this kind, so hope you will
see fit to organize one in your COM
munity. I shall be willing to help you
organize at any time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

The Polyanna Club
Mrs. Chas. Boles entertained the
Polyanna Club Tuesday afternoon.
Six O'clock Dinner
Miss Lena Hamilton was h,ste5s at
six o'clock dinner party last Mon
day evening.
Surprise Party
A number of Miss Lenore Stewards
friends gave surprise party for her
Monday evening.
Birthday Party
Mrs. Nels Parsons was hostess at q
party Tuesday afternoon given in
honor of her birthday.
Chicken Pie Dinner
Mrs. J. H. Grimm entertained her
Sunday school class at chicken pie
dinner Monday evening
The Loyalty Club
The Loyalty Club met with Mrs.
Irwin Eaton yesterday afternoon. A
delightful lunch was served.
Birthday Surprise Party
Fifteen ladies surprised Mrs. VIM.
Green last Friday afternoon and
helped her celebrate her birthday.
Priscilla Art Circle
The Priscilla Art Circle enjoyed a
pleasant Christmas party a: the home
of Mrs. Warren P. Knowles yester-
day afternoon.
o. E. S.
There will be regular meeting of
the o. E. S. Monday evening, Deem
Der goth. Installation. All memb-
ers are urged to be present as this is
the last meeting of the year. Picnic
supper will be served at $50. Regular
work begins at 8 o'clock.
Christmas Party
The Young Women's Bible Classes
of the Methodist, Congregational and
Baptist churches, under the direction
of Miss Bridges. Miss Beddall. Miss
Hatton and Mrs. ]. /. Malott, enjoyed
a little girls Christmas party at the
home of Mrs. ] E. Morgan last Sat-
urday evening. A very pleasant ev-'
ening was spent.
Stag Party
Tuesday evening a number of old
friends and neighbors walked in on
Frank Bliss, who was very much sur
prised to find mo ladies'" They were
served a bounteous dinner, and the
evening was spent in stories and rem
iniscences of early days in Travis
county, Mimi, where Atty. F. M.
White, Frank Bliss and others went
in 1880 and took up homesteads and
had many funny adventures. Orson
Pratt entertained with several vocal
numbers, Professor Jacobson accom-
panying him on the piano. Many old
songs were sung, in which all joined.
Atty. White, in his pleasing way,
presented Frank with little token of
friendship. Orson sang "a Perfect
Day." and all felt, as someone has
expressed it, "as the years are rolling
by, old friendships are more precious
than gold"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

coveries had, based on the facts pre-
sented. Men who have swindled the
government in war contracts have
been exposed and the Attorney Gen
erals Office has been requested to pro-
secute. Red tape, cumbersome ma
chinery and lack of funds are offere,l
in excuse for failure to bring trial. Lit
tie offenders are generally grabbed
during tie v.r.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
EASEMENTS ooh! OH! BILLY"

Max E. Hasenbein & Co., Inc, have
recently accepted a new classical one
step, entitled "Ohl Oh! Billy" by Neil
Reed, with piano arrangement by Lem
Fleming. The company expects this
number to equal "oh Johnny" in pop
ularity. The lyrics have a punch in
every line, and the tune is a catchy
one.-Billboard.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
Normal Beats
Minnesota Aggies

Playing before large house, and
in good early season form, the home
basket tossers opened the 1921 season
in an impressive manner by humiliat
ing coach Mitchell's invaders by the
top heavy score of AT to II.
AS the score indicates, the contest
was not of the exiting type. The
visitors who looked good in their
preliminary exercises, proved them
selves to be hopelessly outclassed
Immediately after the opening hcstil-
tiles.
Forwards Show Class
Carolan and Gurnoe, who started
both frames at the forward positions,
went about their task in a veteran-like
manner. Carolan was the high point
getter of the evening with eight field
goals and three free throws to his
credit. He displayed his old time
speed and stiffness on the floor and
left hooked the sphere for number
Of spectacular counters.
Gurnoe, although a number of
points behind his running mate in the
scoring column, showed great speed
and stiffness in his floor work. He
showed his best form in the opening
Of the final stanza by caging three
from the field with machine gun
rapidity. The third one which was
sensational side-shot that produced a
temporary storm of applause from the
gallery and sidelines.
Defense is Strong
Morrow, who acted as pilot during
the evening in the absence of Rice
was the same stone wall into which
so many aspiring forwards crashed
with disastrous results last season.
He broke into the scoring column only
once, but he made this lone tally in
a manner which made it evident that
it could have occurred oftener had he
cared to have it so. To his credit it
must be said that there never was
player who scorned individual renown
more, nor had the success of his team
more at heart than "Peenie."
Chinook, who acted as running
guard during the greater part of the
evening, did what all his admirers
thought he would do. He went big.
Chin. is a big fellow with lot of
punch, and is a clever man on the
pivot, and in locating the net. He
is perhaps the best among the Red
and White talent at long range shoot
ing. He drew first blood against the
MINI. crew end then added flavor TO
his evenings performance by making
the final counter for his team with
fancy back board shot from back
of the foul line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
ATTENTION
Kinnickinnic Farmers Meeting

The meeting of the farmers of the
town of Kinnickinnic will be held in
the Town Hall Monday night, Dec.
20, at 8 p. m. A speaker will explain
the objects of the Farm Bureau, and
organize town unit. Every farm
er is requested to be present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
Our Weekly Letter
From Washington
From James A. Frear, M. C.

President Wilson's message to Con-
gress, sent by messenger and read by
the Clerk of the House, was a sad
finale to eight years of advice always
given heretofore by the Pres dent in
writing. do not refer to the politi-
cal situation which might have made
his attendance doubly difficult, but it
is hard to picture the strong, posi-
tive, intellectual man who was recent
ly one of the most forceful and ia
nous figures in the world, suddenly
changed to a weak invalid whose all
ment is believed to be incurable.
Leaning on cane, his voice was al
most inaudible at times while he was
speaking to the notification commit
tee in the White House. A member
of this committee made this state
ment to me. Whatever difference Of
opinion political or personal may ex-
list, the pathetic figure of the Gov
ernment's chief magistrate down and
out excites the sympathy of the
country that recently differed so radi-
cally from him in it's vote on public
politics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

When in need of anything in the
line of printed work, remember we
can satisfy you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

Justice has leaden heels where ship
ping board waste, aircraft waste and
fraud in various war contracts and
payments reaching into billions of
dollars in the aggregate are recorded
by different Investigations. Congress
sional committees have no machinery
for prosecution. that is, legal pro-
ceeding where the parties can be TAX
en- before court and convictions or re-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

Use the CLASSIFIED ad. Column.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

Saturday night Coach Chandler and
his huskies will center their attack on
DR.. Cookies proteges, in the University
gym. We are not predicting win,
but considering our splendid showing
at MINI. last year and comparing the
relative strength, of the two teams
this year, we have every reason to
look for a close score. The MINI.
team has Arnie Oss, Neal Arntson
and Kearney back in uniform this
year. Hultkrans at center is a new
man but has performed creditably in
games up to date, especially against
Hamline, whom they defeated % TO
Is. Richard Sullivan, also new man
has been doing good work. He held
the speedy John Kobs, Hamline cap
tain, to two baskets.
Student Voice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

Defation which means letting the
wind out of the financial balloon in
which we have been riding, is coming
fast, and although it is slow to effect
the high cost of living the effect dur
ing the last few weeks has been to
slow up industries. No panic is look
ed for but it means close figuring for
many families during the coming
winter to make ends meet
Happy is the man who has no hard
installment payments to meet on
some luxury bought during the high
living times. Last year the writer
through these letters urged the wise
to take in sail figuratively, which
means economic. 1t is easy to adj
wise, but every student of public af-
fairs could see the storm, although
no one escapes entirely from bearing
part of the burden that all must
share.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. LOT GurHoc,
Johnson for Chinook, Olson for John
son.
Second half-Hyatt for Carolaa,
Melvin for Gurnoe, Johnson for Hyatt,
Olson for Wright, Pennington for
Zakariasen.
Field goals-Carolan s, Wright d,
Gurnoe 4, Chinook 2, Morrow /,
Melvin /, Zakariasen 2.
Free throws-Carolan 8 out of a,
Melvin 0 out of /, Clark out of 10.
Fouls, technical-Carolan 1, Wright
q, Chinook 3, Morrow 1, Zakariasen
/, Evans 2, Clark /.
Fouls, personal-Carolan 2, Evans
1, Chinook /.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16
Social Items

The Poiyanna Club
Mrs. Chas. Boles entertained the
Polyanna Club Tuesday afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-12-16


no interest was paid to us by Europe
last year, the difficulty of the tax
problem is manifest.
The War Expenditures Committee
turned over to the writer's sub-com-
mittee an investigation of settlements
now being made with troop ships and
other craft by government officials.
In one case it transpired that an Off
Ger who reported $43, 900 as fair bas-
is for settlement raised the payment
without any additional illegal evil
dence" to $450,000 and settled at the
last named figure. After examining
witnesses on this branch of war clean
up settlements for several days, |
am prepared to say that the aircraft
ordinance and other waste is not the
only evidence of unbusinesslike, inc
fficient methods pursued by public
officials who fill places of large finan-
cial responsibility. Questions of fraud
or conspiracy are hard to determine
with the limited time and means at our
disposal, and ordinarily officers are
unquestionably honest, but to use the
words of Justice Hughes, no law pun
ishes inefficiency.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
POINTED OUT BRIGHT SIDE
optimlst's Brave Effort to Convince
Afflicted Man That the Cloud Had
Silver Lining.

Mr.. Juergins had 'been suddenly af-
flicted with stiff neck. Not only
was II n painful stiffness. but IL
caused him TO twist his head around
until he seemed to be trying to look
behind him over his left shoulder. and
his head was rigid in that pose.
"Of all the COMPOUNDED trials man
was ever subjected TO-" he said, this
is the limit. They say TO look on
the bright side of our Affections, but
I'd like to know how l could make use
of this stiff neck"
my dear friend" said the optImist,
think what golden opportunity this
is to sit for your picture without hav-
ing to allow the photographer to twist
your head around that way and lab
those ice-cold tongs into the back OF
your neck!"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

as he sprang eagerly to his feet. "You
must be seeking a professorship." She
stole the map from his fingers.
II declare, If IL isn't Manitoba :"
Selling his cheeks between her hands
she turned his face to her. Answer
me, John Harris. You are not think
ing of going to Manitoba"
Suppose say l ann?
"Then am going, too"
Mary"
"John! Nothing unusual about a
wife going with her husband, is
there?"
mo, of course, but you know"
"Yes, know"-glancing at the ring
on her finger. "This still stands at
par, doesn't it,"
Eyes. dear" he answered, raising
the ring to his lips. You know it
does. But to venture into that wilder
ness means--you see, Ii means so
much more to q woman than TO
man."
mot so much as staying at home
alone. You didn't really think would
do thatT
mo, not exactly that. Let us sit
down and l Will tell you what /
thought. Here, let me get the cush-
ion. :. There, that is better"
They sat for some minutes, gazing
dreamily across the broad sheet of
silver.
"And so you are going to Man
itoba?" she said at length.
Eyes. There are possibilities there.
It's gamble. and that is why / didn't
want to share 1t with you-at first.
thought / would spend year; locate
a homestead; get some kind of house
built; perhaps break some land. Then
] would come back"
"And you weren't going to give me
a word in all those preparations for
our future? You have a lot TO learn
yet, John. You won't find it in that
folder, either"
She had snatched his confession at
an unguarded moment. He had not
meant TO tell her so much-so soon.
AS he thought over the wheels he had
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

-et In motion their possible course
staggered him, and he found himself
arguing against the step he contem-
plated.
Its a gamble" he repeated. "The
agricultural possibilities Of the coun-
try have not been established. II may
be adapted only to buffalo ard Indi-
ans. We may be far back from civlli-
zation, far from neighbors. or doctors,
or churches, or any OF those things
which we take as matter OF
course"
"Then you will need me with you,
John, and / am going"
In crimson glory the sun had sunk
behind the black forest across the
lake. The silver waters had draped
In mist their fringe of inverted trees
along the shore and lay. passive and
breathing, and very still, beneath the
smooth-cutting canoe.
"And we shall build our own home,
and live our own lives. and love each
other-always-only for ever and
ever?" she breathed.
"For ever and ever" he answered.
The last white simmer of daylight
faded from the surface OF the lake.
The lovers fioated on, gently. joyously
into their ocean of hope and happi-
ness.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
WHAT THE TEACHER THOUGHT
Comment That Took : Whole Lot OF
Conceit Out Of One Small Soys
Daddy.

1.-THE world is full of fault finders"
remarked Professor Pritchard at din
ner recently. land one of the lost
common targets is the modern educa-
tional system. No more common ex-
preston than. We'll. they used to real
ly teach us something when l went to
school,
81 have friend like that, hut the
other day he told me he was through.
II came about in this way. He used
to help his little son with his home
studies. One evening, as they were
about to begin, he asked the little chap
what his teacher said regarding his
home work.
"'She says Pm getting stupider
every day. replied the lad, and from
then on he had to do his home lessons
alone"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

eral months and tried other remedies.
1 had read of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and decided to try it.
After taking twelve bottles l found
myself much improved and ! took six
more. ! have never had any more
trouble in that respect since. have
done all kinds OF work and at present
am an attendant at state Hospital
and am feeling fine. / have recon-
mended your Vegetable Compound to
dozens of my friends and shall always
recommend It. - LILLIAN THARP, S24
S. 9th ST., Carrollton, KY.
If you have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass. for helpful advice given free Of
charge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
Enalish Factory Farm.

A factory farm In Lincolnshire, Eng
land. Instituted by Dennis Brothers,
with Its center at Kirton, possesses
capital running into millions Of
pounds sterling. Last year f20.0O2
(roughly S1O0,OO0) was distributed
among the workmen on profit-shar-
ing system. by intensive cultivation
eco per acre was realized last year
from a considerable number OF acres,
The farm possesses Its own rail-
roads, factories and machine-making
shops
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
A Wet Hump.

Recently at one of the towns on the
Canadian border goat severely but
ted. hunchback, and sharp-eyed
customs official perceived that. sue
ceeding the assault, the mans hump
was out Of place. Upon further ex-
animation II was found that the man
was perfectly formed. though diminu-
tive. and that his hump" when de-
tached, was a two-quart receptac Gle
filed with whisky.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

Because u Would seem like
trying to proue you are inho-
cent. And you don't need to
prove anything to me. Yola
understand? You don't need
to prove anything to me.
And then, between the iron
rods across the open window
of the jail, his lips met hers.
In the foregoing the 6rst
love words are those of John
Harris and Mary Allan when
they plighted their troth and
resolved to homestead in Mani
tobs. In the next love scene
the second generation is max
ing it's vows. Ii 10 Beulah Har-
ris and Jim Travers who have
sealed their pact with . kiss.
And in between there 10 a like
real.life story of the home
stealing of John and Mary
Harris, well told by Robert J.
c. Stead, novelist, poet and Ca
madam official, author of "The
Cowpunchers" and Kitchener
and Other Poems"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
"Pape,s plapepsIn" Currscts Stomach

'Pape's Diapepsin" is the quickest, sur
est relief for Indigestion. Gases. Flatu-
lence, Heartburn. Sourness, Fermentation
or Stomach Distress caused by acidity.
A few tablets give almost immediate
stomach relief and shortly the stomach
is corrected so you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only 60
cents ut drug store. Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
AdaptabiIity.

"Of course, you are in favor or
votes for women"
"Of course" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. "A man who hopes to hold his
own In politics must do his best to be
in favor of anything that anybody
wants. Washington STAR
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
CHAPTER I.
The Beck Of Fortune.

The last congratulations had been
offered; the last good wishes, some
what mixed with tears. had been ex-
pressed. The bride. glowing In the
happy consciousness of her own beau
~. and deified by the great tenderness
that enyeloped her new estate like a
golden mist, said her farewells with
steady voice and undrooping eyes.
II had been busy winter for John
Harris. and tbs, although the con-
summation Of his great desire, was
but the threshold to new activities and
new outlets for his intense energies.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
"A party for the front. !"
(To BE CONTINUED
Ne statue Of ceoralan.

The secretary OF the statuary hall
In the capitol says that there is no
representative of Georgia In the Hall
Of Fame. Each state may contribute
two statues Of deceased citizens OF
the state. who "for historical renown
or for civil or military services" are
considered by the state as worthy Of
such commemoration.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
No More Misery
After ( ating
just Takes An Eaf0nf0

"The first dose of Eatonic did me
wonders. / take IL at meals and am
no longer bothered with indigestion"
writes Mrs. Ellen Harris.
Thousands Of people, like this dear
lady, gratefully testify about Eatonic,
which does Its wonders by taking up
and carrying out the excess acidity and
gases which bring on indigestion,
heartburn, bloating, belching and food
repeating. Acid stomach also causes
about seventy other non-organic all
ments. Protect yourself A big box
of Eatonic costs but trifie with your
druggists guarantee
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
Overworked.

Mrs. Knicker-Have you had busy
week?
Mrs. Bocker-Rather; I've had two
husbands, three landlords and four
cooks.-Sun and New York Herald.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21
To Restore Perfume Of FIower.,

1t is stated that the perfume OF flow
ers disappears as soon as the starch in
the petals Is exhausted. It may. It is
said, be restored by placing the flower
In a solution of sugar, when the forma-
ton Of starch and the emission Of
fragrance will be at once resumed.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

cOulu not Walk any
dis t an ce, ride or
take any exercise at
all without resting.
If ] swept the floor
or did any kind of
work it would bring
my sickness on. l
was weak and lang
uid, had no energy,
and lifewas a misery
to me. = / was under
the care Of a good
nhvsician for sew
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1920-10-21

$3.50 WILL SECURE FoR YOU BUsI-
NESS SECURED BY Y. =. PATENT, an
easy seller and a necessity on every farm.
Write Frank T. Grady. 22q3 Division ST..
Madison. Wisconsin