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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27

been severely criticised because of the
efforts made to influence Congress by
outside sources including appointive
officials.
The refunding bill will pass the
House today (Monday) Debate on
the bill was had last week and the bill
as reported is made up of the original
bill as reported by the Senate Finance
Committee, together with five amend
ments which the writer submitted, all
of which were accepted with some
notifications. These amendments pre-
vent any substitution of bonds or can
collation. Of debts and provide for a
commission instead of leaving the
power entirely with the Secretary Of
the Treasury. Limitation of authority
to three years and publicity provis-
ion were among those inserted. A
further proposed amendment offered
by the writer is pending that interest
from foreign governments on the $11.
600, 900, 900 loans shall not be below
the rate fixed on the original Liberty
loan acts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
WIS. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

According to the census of 1920
there are 372,123 children to ID
years of age in the state of Wiscon-
sin, and Of this number 351 ,629. or
94.5 per cent, were reported rs AZ
tending school. In 1910 the percent
age attending school was 93.7 thus
indicating an improvement as re-
CARDS school attendance between 1910
and 1920. OF the children IA and Is
years of age in 1920, 77.8 per cent,
were attending school, and Of those
16 and II years of age, AZ. 2 per cent,
The percentage Of children attend
ing school was somewhat larger in
the cities than in the country districts,
the percentage for children in the ur-
ban population to Is years of age
being $50, while in the rural popula-
ton it was 93.4. "Urban," according
to the census definition, includes al
cities and other incorporated places
of $500 population or more.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
DEPOT SAFE BURGLARIzED

!. Early this morning thieves blew
open the safe at the passenger depot
and escaped with about SOS in cash
and check for about $50. This loss
falls upon Station Agent jacobson
The thugs gained entrance by fore
ing window in front Of the telegraph
table. The blowing of the safe was
evidently the work of amateurs who
were IMMERSED in the neat and econ
onlical use Of nitro-glycerine, but
while their work was crude it certain.
~ was thorough. The door was .
total wreck.
Neighbors who heard the explosion
state that It took place about three
q. M, and that little later an auto
was heard in the vicinity.
This is the first time that safe blow
ers have battered this community
with their delicate attentions sinct
Frank Peterson's jewelry safe il
Dunn Bros. store was neatly blown op
en- at $50 a. m. one day in March
1910.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
AFTER 4s YEARS

Chas. Hooker, of Hawthorne, Wis.
who took up a homestead adjoining
the present site of the saw mill in
Spring Valley when this county was
nothing but wilderness, was in
Pierce county last week for the first
time since he left forty-three years
ago.
He was in River Falls Sunday
visiting his nephew, A. w. Andrus
and drove here from Spring Valley
with Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Andrus.
In spite of his advanced age Mr..
Hooker is very active of mind and
body, and his "reminiscences of pioneer
days here and elsewhere in the state
are very interesting.
He also keeps posted on events of
the day, and has some strong opin-
ions concerning topics which interest
him most.
Mr.. Hooker is we'll acquainted with
the Deitz family, and the details of
the affair at Cameron dam in 1910.
He is convinced, he said, that the
deputy whose alleged death was the
cause of Deitz' Imprisonment, was
never killed-that he is still alive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
HORSESHOE CLUB ORGANIZED

"The River Falls Horseshoe Club
was organized last Thursday evening
at meeting held in Syndicate Hall
C. N. Wiger was elected president
Of the Club, John Haddow, vice-presi-
dent, and Gilbert Norseng secretary
and treasurer
Arrangements were made for the
renting of Syndicate Hall for the win
ter. Horseshoe courts have been in
stalled after the pattern of in
door courts now in operation in st.
Paul. A. w. Stiles, J. S. Wadsworth
and J. l.. WATSON were appointed a
committee on arrangements.
The membership list is to be con-
fined to a total of forty. DR.. For
tune, F. X. Knobel and H. j. Elliott
constitute the membership committee.
The courts are to be open to mem
bers at all times, and as the season
advances local tournaments will be
held and also matches with teams
from neighboring towns.
The full list has been signed up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
LIGHTNING FIRES HOUSE; BARN


An electrical storm early Tuesday
morning was of short duration, but it
would seem that every one of the few
bolts Of lightning took effect.
! The big barn on the Ira Chryst
farm on the River Falls-Hudson road
about 5 miles this side of Hudson,
was struck and the flames, famed by
5O-mile gale from the east, made
short work of the structure, together
with its contents of grain, hay, har-
nesses and implements. No live
stock was lost, however. Three bolts
are said to have struck on the Chryst
place, all within a short interval of
tine. Mr.. and Mrs. H. c.. Chryst
are living on the farm.
During the same storm the farm
residence of Peter Peterson in Mann
Valley was struck by lightning and
totally destroyed. None of the fur
niture was saved.
A bolt also struck the farm house
of Harold Ritter, in that locality, but
fortunately the damage was confined
to spfintered woodwork and loosened
plaster.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
THE HUDSON MEETING
Next w. f. M s. Convention Here

The annual meeting of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society held at
Hudson Oct. 10 and 20 was pronounc-
ed by all as the best ever held in the
District.
i Much Of the success of the conven-
ton was due to having present two
Wisconsin missionary girls, who were
home on furlough-Miss Emma Olson
from Malaysia, and Miss Carrie Peck
ham, from Japan. Their presence and
their talks were great inspiration to
all.
Mrs. Tomlinson, District President
is a brilliant and consecrated woman
All are glad to have her leadership
another year.
Forty members from River Falls
Auxiliary were present ana all agree
that the women are doing things.
The next convention will be held in
River Falls and it is hoped then to
return the splendid hospitality that
has been extended to local delegates
by the people of other towns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
Let Your Dollar
Do Its Bit
The Fifth Annual Red Cross Roll Call
Will Be November 11-24, 1921

Expressions have been received and
heard that it is useless to replenish
the Treasury of the Red Cross as
there is no need for any more Red
Cross work as the war is over.
Mr.. Public Spirited Citizen, do you
know that every month during the
last year, the American Red Cross has
been in touch with an average of 1884,
215 Ex-Serviee Men and their famil-
les, throughout the U. S.? Your dol
lar viii help to keep this work going
until the need is over.
That the Pierce County Chapter
American Red Cross in the month Of
September took care of the grievances
of 40 Ex-Service Men and their FAM
lilies, from all parts of the County,
who called at the office personally,
besides many more who were unable
to call but who wrote in for assist
ance? The Red Cos helped them
secure Medical Tre&kment, Hospital
ization for those who needed it, Vo-
cational Training, besides many other
things. There are still great num-
Der of Ex-Service Men ont of the 961
who went from Pierce County, who
are entitled to help from the Govern
ment. This the Government is unable
to do only through the work of the
American Red Cross.
Every community should see the
need of organizing and maintaining
Local Chapter. Much of the commun-
ity welfare depends on local chapter
because of the great work the Rel
Cross is prepared to do in the way of
helping our disabled Ex-Service Men,
Home Service Work, Employing Pub
lie Health Nurses, in general; helping
to safeguard American life. Yonr
membership dollar will help to
strengthen the cause.
The President of the U. S. has de
signated Sunday, Nov. 18th as Red
Cross Sunday. Reverend Clergymen
will you observe Red Cross Sunday.
and join with your fellow Clergymen
throughout the nation in making this
day a Universal feature of the An
nual Roll Call?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
LYCEUM COURSE OPENS

The Peoples Lyceum Course opens
this evening with concert by the
Hadley Concert Co.
The variety of talent offered this
season should appeal to everyone.
There are four lectures--Professor
Daggy, Burns of the Mountains, and
two by Professor Jastrow of the univ
ersity of Wisconsin.
Sarah Mildred Wilmer, who ap-
pears Dec. 9, is one of the best read
ers anywhere.
The three musical programs are to
be supplied by three great companies
The COURSE tickets are only 81
eight great numbers for 81, ,,lus the
small reserved seat charge Single
admission tickets are Acc.
Reserved seats for each number WI
be on sale at Freeman's drug s. re.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
SPECIAL MEETING
W. R. c. Inspection

The Women's Relief Corps will hold
their ;s,spsesEs Monday, Osss 8 II at
1880 p. m. Every member is expected
to be there.
The River Falls w. r. C. is invited
to attend an inspection of the ELS
worth Corps at Ellsworth the follow
ing day.
The District w. R. c. convention is
to be held at New Richmond Saturday,
Nov. 5. Autos win be provided to
take all of the River Falls members
who care to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
THE PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Have you membership in the Peo-
pies Hospital? sss
A minimum of $500 per year will
make you a member. Some are glad
to pay five.
November / is Hospital Day. If you
want to beat the committee of solicit
ors. leave your name and cash with
either bank, or with the treasurer
Mr.. o. w. Newcomh.
The country as well as the city sill
be solicited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
SACRED CONCERT

The South Rush River choir, from
Rev. Mr.. Aaberg's congregation, will
give a sacred concert in the Rush
River church Sunday afternoon, Oct.
80, at 2 p. m.
The admission charge viii be only
25c and Toe.
Do not miss the opportunity of
hearing this choir.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27

make them more susceptible to the
disease.
/ have just received word that can
obtain dynamite Immediately upon or
dering. The price for 20Se is tic, for
800, 18c, and~for 40ee, Ice. These
prices are +. 0. b. Clear Lake, but the
freight on this material ought not
amount to over one cent pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27

The State Board of Health recently
required plumber who had installed
ventilating apparatus and toilet
equipment in a public school building
to take out the whole work and re-
place it in a manner meeting the re-
quirements Of the law Inspection re-
vealed the fact that the work Of the
plumber had disregarded the law in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
HOSPITAL BOARD ELECTION

The Directors of the Peoples Hos
pital have elected the following oAic-
ers:
President-Rev. G. A. Bird.
Vice-Pres.-H. A. Hagestad.
Treasurer-O. W. Neweomh.
Manager--Mrs. ". F. Smith
Assistant Mgr.-Mrs. Ella Taylor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
COMMUNITY CLUB
AT CITY HALL

There will be meeting of the Com
munity Club, Friday evening, Nov. I
at p. m.
All presidents of societies and all
women who are interested in commun-
ity welfare are urged to be present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
National Guard Notes

Will the R. r. employees strike
If they do, will the National Guar
be called out to assist the Regula
Army in running mail trains. guard
ing R. R. Property, etc? Tllst is tn
question.
Mr.. r. G. Hoffman, member Of Co
IF" 127th Infantry, from ShsboygaI
is attached to the 10th Ammunition
Train for drill, during the present
school year. Mr.. Hoffman is attend
ing the River Falls State Norma
school, and by attending drill with the
local company will be entitled to re-
ceive bis drill pay although absent
from his home station.
Lee Flint and John Ward were late
for drill Monday night. They report
that an auto accident delayed them
Well, perhaps that was the reason.
The opening dance Of the winter
season will be held in the Armory the
evening of Friday, October 18th.
Don't miss it.
Members of the company who have
not been very regular in their drill
attendance, should make it point to
be present next Monday night. It's
Halloween Night, and thereTl be
something special doing, so do not
fail to come around.
Corporal Thomas Finley's right eye
is much better. 1t is hoped that the
Corporal win use more discretion in
choosing an opponent the next time he
decides to bounce somebdy.
Remember the dance Friday night,
and make it good one.
Regular drill at 1880 every Monday
evening in the Arinory. The public
is invited to be present from 500 to
900.
Honorable discharge certificates
were issued to the following men dur
ing the past week: Kendall }. Wentz,
Robert A. Scott, Benjamin F. Conger,
sHarry N. Newman. The strength Of
the company is now 81 men.
Gen. Holway, who was in River
Falls at the invitation of local bust
ness men recently, inspected our
Armory and Club Rooms while here.
The General said that River Falls
was to be congratulated ION its fire
Armory, and the opportunity afforded
for athletic games Of various kinds.
The windows which were broken
during the summer months have been
replaced, and on cold days fire built
in the furnace. The Club Rooms will
undoubtedly be popular place for
members Of the company from now
on.
Silver Basket Ball Fobs were
awarded to the 10th Ammunition
Train Basket Ball Team by the Ma
tional Guard Basket Ball Directors,
as our team took second place last
year in the district tournament. Sgt
Carolan has the fobs and will distri-
butte them to the men entitled to re-
ceive them.
Definite data concerning the u. s.
Army Specialists Schools open to
National Guardsmen this winter. has
been received bysCapt. Dawson, and is
now posted on the bulletin board TO,
the information Of any members Of
the company who may be interested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-10-27
BASKET SOCIAL AND PROGRAM

There viii be basket social and
program at the Forestville school,
Friday evening, October %. Every
body invited.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
FARM CROP VALUES
DROP $S,4OO,OOO,OOO
Only Corn and Hay Exceed a
Billion-Production Falls
in Almost Every Line.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S.-The important
farm crops OF the United States this
year were valued at s5,675.S77,O00 to-
day by the Department of Agriculture
In its final estimates Of the year. That
Is almost $3.400. 100000 under last
years crops and $4,000, 100000 below
those of two years ago. when high prices
prevailed. The values are based on
prices paid to farms on December /, and
the crops comprise about 80 per cent. Of
the value Of all farm crops.
There were only two $2,000,000 900
crops this year--corn and hay-compared
with four last year. Production was be-
low last year for almost every crop. al
though the acreage of the important
crops was slightly larger, except cotton.
The area devoted to the important
crops this year was 34s,336, 900 acres,
compared with S49.o67,000 acres last
year.
Final estimates Of production and
value announced included:
Corn.psodustion rod sosi.25i.ooo bushels
value. %l,SOo ,624 ,OOO
Winter wheat. 0s7.o32. 900; value $685.
spring wheat, 1851 600; value. si7s.-
All wheat. 7e4. .ses. 900; value. $7s7. .oes. 900.
Barley. 15i .1sl 900: value. $e3, ,7ss 900.
Rye. 81 .91s.000; value, $40.6s 900.
Buckwheat. l4,o79, 900; value. $1l ,4Ss 900.
Fiaxseed, s.1l2.0oo: value, $lI.5S2.0o.
Rice. 1858 900; value. $38. 8.ls9, 900.
Potatoes. 346.s23. 900; value. $685.. .192. 900.
Sweet potatoes, ss.66o.00 value, $780,
Hay Name). 81 ,5s7 900; value $ese. .ses. 900.
Hay (wild). Is, 295. 900; value, $10t ,os3 900.
Tobacco I.i15,Ss2. 900: value. $2o71 1S7o.ooo.
Cottonseed. 3.704.000: value. e107. .s72.00
Beet sugar, 2.024. .764, 900.
Cane sugar. 6s4. 900.
Peanuts, 816. .465. 900: value. 432, ,2sS 900.
Beans. 0,116 900; value, t24 ,296. 900.
Apples. 90, 1881 900: value. $163, ,215, 900.
Peaches, PISS. 900: value, $50, 10000.
Oranges. 80.700OO0: value, ee3 ,S60, 900.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Public Service FIotation.

An issue Of $3.so0.oO0 OF the San An
tonic Public Service Company's first
mortgage and refunding thirty year 6
per cent gold bonds OF series A, due on
January l. 1882 Is being offered at 9S II
and interest to yield about 6.10 per
cent by syndicate composed of Halsey.
Stuart & Co.; Lehman Bros. and Gold
man. Sachs Co. The company has been
engaged continuously in the electric
light and power. gas and street railway
business in San Antonio for twenty-one
years. For the year ended on Novem-
Der 30, 1921. its gross earnings were
s4,497,932 and its net earnings s982036.
The annual interest charges on the out
standing bonded debt. including this is
sue, will be s326.400. The company's
management is under the direction Of
the American Light and Traction Com
pany. 1t is expected that temporary
bonds of the issue will be ready for de-
livery on or about January 16.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
TO DISTRIBUTE GERMAN DYES.
Federal Government Gives Textile
Alliance Authority.

announcement that the United States
Government has authorized the Textile
Alliance. Inc, of New York to procure
and distribute through reparations
sources German made dyes available to
this country and not manufactured in
the United States or, II manufactured
here not obtainable on reasonable terms
as to quality, price or delivery, has been
made The association calls attention
to the fact that 1t is not the intention
Of the Alliance TO cultivate a demand
for German dyes in preference to those
of American make.
The only limitation as to the amount
to be supplied will be the capacity of
manufacturers to produce desired types.
BY Its agreement with the Government
the Alliance Is authorized to purchase
the dyes in the interest OF the people OF
the United States and to sell the inn
portable type to domestic consumers.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Market still Buoyant.

The bond market continued yesterday
20 display buoyancy and prices in all
groups were more inclined to move up
ward than downward. There was a
brisk demand for Liberty bonds and
good buying was noted in the foreign
group. The most active features. how
ever. were among the rails and gains
in that department ranged as high as
full point. Central Pacific guaran-
teed ts were notably strong, opening at
7ss and advancing 20 SO. New York
Central debenture ss. Northern Pacific
Is and Southern Railway IS were also
active Mt advancing prices. Armour
4hs and Wilson convertible 6s were
conspicuous in the industrial list. Cuba
Cane Sugar debenture IS and Atlantic
Fruit IS were weak features.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
New ShipbuiIdinx Issue,

The Bethlehem Shipbuldlng Corpo-
ration. which recently acquired local
plants of the Baltimore Drv Docks and
Shipbuilding Company, will pay for
them with s2.75o.o0o in fifteen year 55
per cent. bonds, secured by mortgage on
the properties and guaranteed by the
Bethlehem Steel Corporation. The Beth
lehem Shipbuilding Corporation also
provides for the s230.000 bonds now
outstanding on the property Of the Bal
timore Dry Docks and Shipbuilding
Company.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Average Bond Prices
December rs. 1921.
BOND NEWS AND NOTES.
Dutch East Indies.

The proposal of the Dutch East Indies
to borrow between $50. 1000. 900 and $4O,-
100000 in this market will come to q
head to-day when bids for the new issue
will be opened at The Hague. The
Dutch authorities requested that bids be
submitted to-day and that a set mini
mum be exceeded. Neither the dats nor
the minimum was entirely satisfactory
to American bankers but bids doubtless
will be submitted. It is possible that
the minimum figure mentioned will be
disregarded. but at any rate interesting
developments are expected at The
Hague.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
NEW ISSUES BY FIT. SMITH ROAD
Permission Given by 7. G. G. for
More Bonds and Common stock.

The Fort Smith and Western Railway
has been authorized by the Interstate
Commerce Commission to issue $4,000
shares of common stock OF no par value,
s1.5oo.o00 mortgage twenty-five year s
per cent. bonds and s3.744.000 second
MORTGAGE twenty year 8 per cent nom
cumulative income bonds TO be used in
exchange for ss.24o.o00 first mortsa go
4s OF the old company, interest on which
was dcfaulted on April /, 1908.
Operating 254 miles OF line in Ar
kansas and Oklahoma the company was
put into receivership In 1915. Its re-
organization Will reduce its fxed
charges to s111.512 yearly.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
SEINE DEPARTMENT
TO BORROW IN U. s.
Arrangements for $4,000, 900
to S25,00O,O00 Loan Are
Being Made.

The Department OF the Seine is ar
ranging TO borrow here between
s20.ooo.0OO and s25.00o.oo0 for public utility
development. and II Is understood that
a banking house hitherto associated
with French financing but not with
French Government financing as a prin-
cipal made the best bid for the ISSUE
Private banking cables confirmed the
report as to the highest bid, but they
also state that no contract had been
signed. The business is expected to be
consummated early next month and the
offering of the new bonds during tho
first third of January would cause no
surprise.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Rail Issues Allowed.

The Interstate Commerce Commission
has granted authority to the st. Louis
San Francisco Railway Company to is
sue s2.122000 of It's prior lien mort
gage bonds of series c. The Chicago.
Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
Company was granted permission to s-
sue s3,493,000 OF its first and general
mortgage gold bonds OF series Il In ex-
change for an equal amount OF les 5
per cent gold bonds of series A.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
Syracuse Bonds offered.

Eldredge & Co. have been awarded
100000 Of City Of Syracuse. one TO forty
year. Az per cent. gold water bonds,
which will be offered TO the public after
the HOLIDAYS. Harrison Smith & Co. and
Riddle & Henry are offering $4,000 OF
Cumberland County. Pa, per cent.
bonds, dated December 81. 1921. and due
on December 81. 1851. optional on De-
cember 81, 1881, at 1oe.4s, to yield about
4.20 per cent
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
WARNS or COUNTERPART ss.

The local reserve bank issued yester-
day warning against new counter
felt 81 Federal Reserve note drawn on
the Federal Reserve Bank OF Chicago.
II is described as "a very poorly exc
cuted zinc etched production on very
cheap paper. in the surface OF which a
few sill; threads have been pressed. The
bil' u SO poor that II should not deceive
the ordinarily careful handler OF money
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
City Of Dallas Loan.

Among the high bidders for 81. ESQ, 900
Of one to forty year serials Of the city
of Dallas for street improvements, bear
ing a 5E per cent. coupon. were at
10S.90 Eldredge & Co.. the Mississippi
Valley Trust Company Of st. Louis and
the Mortgage Trust Company Of Dallas.
The award is expected to be made to-
day.
The New York herald., 1921-12-29
North Carolina Award orrow

TO the highest bidder $4,000. 600 NJ
North Carolina school bonds will be
awarded tomorrow. They are not to
exceed per cent. and mature seriallv
and have an average maturity OF four
teen and half years.