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The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
Missouri Woman Had Never Rid
den on a Railroad or Visited
a Large Town.
HAD SIMPLE RULES OF LIFE
"HaVe Something to Interest You and
Keep Going--Learn to Go to
sleep Easily and Don't
Borrow Trouble"

Macon, Mo.-Ninety years in the
back country of Missouri without ever
having ridden in a railroad train or
visited a town larger than Moberly,
Huntsville or Macon, was the record
Of Aunt Betty" Elliott, whose death
occurred recently at the home of her
sister, Mrs. S. B. Rice, six miles
west Of Jacksonville.
Miss ELLIOT was one of a very in
teresting trio, the other two being her
brothers, Perry and Jordan Elliot,
who died a few years ago. All their
lives they had lived upon the land
which was taken up by their father,
William: Elliot, when he came from
Kentucky to northern Missouri In
1916. After the death of their parents
and the marriage of the younger chill
dren, Miss Elliot and her two broth
ers lived on the old homestead, car
rying on their farming operations and
duties about the house in the same
primitive.l manner as conducted by
their parents in the pioneer days.
Had ore Ride in a Motor Car.
Miss Elliot once enjoyed the eXpe-
rience of'ridlng in a motor car. She
said she got as far as College Mound
when something about it went dead
and they had to hitch on a couple of
mules to haul them back home. She
never cared much for motor cars since
then.
The Elliot brothers developed the
estate until it comprised about 1000
acres, and, although in the heart OF
the very richest growing section of
Missouri, puch of it was rough pas.
ture land.t For a great many years
the farm was Enclosed with rail fences
which as time went by sank far into
the ground. The fencing around this
farm marks almost the last of the
old rail FENCES in northern Missouri.
None of the three had found time
In their busy lives to 40 to school, but
they knew the value of stock and
grain and were as shrewd in their
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
MoTHERl CLEAN 81.
CHlLD's BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the "frulty"
taste OF california Fig Syrup."1 II the
little tongue Isl coated, or II your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full Of cold,
or has collie, give a teaspoonfui to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In a few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works, all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste ont Of
the bowels, and you have a well, play
full child again. ii''T
Millions of mothers keep California
Fig syrup" handy. They know d tea
spoonful teday saves sick. child to-
morrow Ask your druggist for genu-
Inc California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies. and children OF
all ages printed on bottle. Mothefl
You must say California or you may
get an imitation fig syrdp.-Advertise-
ment. aY
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
DYED HER BABY'S COAT,
u A SKIRT AND CURTAINS

Each package Of Diamond sDyeTl con-
taips directions 80 simple any woman can
she can put a new, rfEh color into shabby
skirts, dresses. waists, coats, stockings,
sweaters, coverings, draperies banginga.
everything. Buy Diamond Dyes-4tio otiiSf'
kind-then perfect home dyeing is guar
Rnteed Just tell your, dftiegist whether
the material you wish, III dye is lEool,or
silk, or whether il Is lineh cotton, or
mixed goods. Diamond, Dyes neveFistretiI,
spot, fade OF. run .-advertisement.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
An American Miss.

For quarter of an hour the mas
ter had been giving examples Of the
names Of rivers which In Greek were
feminine, when he noticed one boy,
blissfully unconscious of the mental
edification he was missing, contem-
plating the beauties of nature through
the classroom window
"Jones!" he roared, give me femi-
nine river !"
The dreamer stirred, and in flash
Of inspiration answered: "SIr, the
the-Mississippl sir !'-Excbange.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13

Volcanoes are most thlclly grouped
I'm Guatemala and Java.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
From Africa.

The Greatest Show on EARTH
one of .them-was touring Georgia and
having trouble with It's small but select
menagerie. Therefore, the manage
ment Of the show, advertised for an
assistant animal trainer. A husky
black gentleman applied, was accept.
ed and went to work.
When the time came to feed the
animals, though, his nerve faltered,
especially when he was obliged to
open the lions cage.
"Oh, Lawd" he prayed, "as yo'
was wild Danl In de lions den, so be
wild me now"
Whereupon a voice issued from the
king Of beasts:
"Nebbah mind de Lord and Dan1,
big boy. Dis yere lions yo' own
countryman. Jes' hustle wild dat
chow."-American Legion Weekly.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
EaotIsm.

Always reflect that, Of course, some
of the services performed for you are
not so well done as you could do
them.
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13

There's Reason" for Grape-Nuts
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
TWo-StOry Crop
Proves Success

Is good soil, but It exists only in very
small quantities. An inch or so be-
meath the surface gravel is found.
Eastern people, lured into buying a
small farm, soon found that 1t could
not be made to produce. Even prunes
failed, this being about the worst
thing that can be said for southern
Washington land. The prune crops
were usually small, although occasion
ally big crops are harvested.
Soil Looks Fine.
r. J. Kenny, a well-known chicken
man, discovered the "two-stOry crop"
In searching for farm for chicken
ranch, be found Il place at Orchards
that was well drained and otherwise
suited. On the farm when he bought
was prune orchard. Mr.. Kenny cul-
tivated the orchard and raised the
chickens in addition. BE soon found
that the chickens fortified the prune
orchard, the light soil being we'll
adapted to the purpose. AS a general
rule animal fertilizer cannot be used
for prune orchards except on light
well drained soil.
Mr.. Kenny specialized on quality
stock, and his birds and eggs command
far better thnn the market price.
Others of his neighbors tried out the
experiment and it was soon found
that practically every Orchards farm
is as well adapted to the two-story
crop as the Kenny place. Ten years
ago but one commercial chicken raiser
was located at Orchards. Now the
number in the district is probably
close to 500, and every flock is being
increased.
Chickens Fertilize Land.
A thousand chickens in the hands
of an experienced chicken man will
produce a comfortable living at Or
chards. The chickens occupy the
ground floor" on the farm and fer.
tilize the prune trees, occupying the
second story. While the prune trees
are not remarkably productive as
prune trees go, nevertheless they rep,
resent practically all profit.
As over so chicken ranches have
been established in the last six months
1t is conservatively estimated that al
the present rate Of increase two more
years will make Orchards the great
est chicken country in the United
States, not excluding Petaluma, Cal
Practically every chicken raiser, In ad
dition to his flock Of birds, has an or
, chord and tho receints from both fruii
and chickens make farming sue
cess.
Orchards is six miles from Van
couver, Wash, and but ten miles from
Portland, Ore, and as a street car line
runs through the new chicken country
the growers have little to fear abou
finding market. :
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13
The upper CLASSES in Japan do not
frequent hesmovies. '''f' VIZ :

Snowy linens are the pride. Of every.
housewife. Keep them in that condi-
ton by using Red Cross Ball Blue in
your laundry. 5 cents at grocers.--i
Advertisement. ~
The Jasper news. [volume] (Jasper, Missouri) 1898-1924, 1921-10-13

1t Is not the correct. thing even In
polite. society to return, the visits of Q
physician.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
NOTICE
Lot Owners In Greenwood Cemetery
Section 1453 m. Chapter 4cs,
Laws of 1921

Section 1453 m. Any lot owner, or
his heirs, assigns or personal repres-
entatives in any public cemetery in
which uniform care Of such lots has
been given for two consecutive years
or more, on which assessments have
not been paid, shall, providing notice
has not been given as provided IN sec
ton 1453, forfeit ali right to inter
ment in such lot until such delinquent
assessments are paid. When any such
lot shall have been given uniform
care for five consecutive years or
more and the assessments thereon
have not been paid, under the proceed
ure provided in section 1453, the title
to all unoccupied part of such lot and
all right thereto shall pass to the GEM
etery association or the town. village
or city having control thereof, and
may be sold and the proceeds thereof
constitute perpetual fund, the in
come thereof to be used for the up
keep of the occupied portion Of such
lot as provided in section 1447.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
THE VALUE OF PETS
BY. A. E. Frederick
State Humane Officer :

Compassion and love for animals
secures in the heart compassion and
love for man and God '-Stopford A.
Brooke.
The advantage of the pet in the
home far outweighs its disadvantages.
While it will require feed and care
and comfortable quarters which some
folks classify as pertaining to unnec-
essary work, yet it will bring certain
benefits to young and old in the home
in the building of character.
The argument against pets, VIZ,
that they carry disease, is of course,
applicable to human beings as we'll,
if they are neglected as many house
hold pets are. But pet which is
kept clean and sanitary will not sTing
disease into the home. And unless
animals are kept properly they should
not be kept at all. To allow animals
to remain unclean and covered with
dirt and disease is as cruel as to keep
them without sufficient feed and shell
ter
A pet should be cared for by the
children, if they are of sufficient age,
under the general supervision of the
parents. In caring for animals, chill
dren learn the lesson of tenderness
and compassion which will eventually
react upon themselves in the making
of character, and which in future
years will be practiced by them in
their relations to their fellow men.
This relationship may extend as far
as that of class, nationality, color and
creed. It may even affect internation-
al peace. Not long ago Boston editor
wrote, international peace begins, If
anywhere, in that reverence for life,
for individuality, which has its root
in kindness to animals"
If the presence of pets in the home
therefore, will serve as an educator,
a trainer of the mind and heart, let us
not underestimate their value. Their
presence not only brings pleasure
but it will cultivate the growth OF
kindness,-the supreme virtue in the
heart of man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
TRUE TO FORM

The big grey running horse which
first appeared here on Decoration Day
under ownership of DR.. Beck, and on
that day dashed off the track and in
to Dan Linehan's auto, raced at Ellis
worth Thursday and surprised every
one by making the circuit once.
At the Minnesota fair he was start
ed, but after humping the fence and
running away, he was withdrawn, by
order of the track officials. Homer
Bailey owned him then.
AL. Nealy bought the brute and
started him again Friday at the Els
worth fair. This time he went half
around the track and then bolted off
near the stock pavilion. Billy Richter
rode him, and Billy is about the best
Jockey who ever rode in this circuit.
Nealy plans to get the erratic nag in
to the race at the Durand fair this
week. Clear the track-and all land
adjacent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
1t. ALBERT HARVEY FLETCHER
REMAINS ARRIVE HERE

The remains of Lieut.. Albert Har-
vey Fletcher, who was killed in ac-
tion in France Oct. 5, 1918, arrived
in River Falls Saturday evening for
burial in Greenwood cemetery.
Funeral services win be held week
from next Sunday, on October 9.
Masonic services will be followed by
hugle and firing squad ceremonies
by the Albert Harvey Fletcher Post
of The American Legion.
All ex-service men are urgently re-
quested to join with the local Ameri-
can Legion Post in paying last hola-
age at the grave. 1t is requested
that ex-service men appear in uniform
for that occasion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
FIRE BLIGHT CONFERENCE

Tuesday, Oct. 4th at 80 p. M, at
the Weston 100-acre orchards near
Hatchville, a conference on fire blight
situation will be held, for the purpose
of securing the cooperation of farmers
in eliminating such trees that act as
disease centers. The State Depart
ment of Agriculture has agreed to as
sist in reducing fire blight losses, and
the speakers will discuss this disease
and the method of controlling it. DR..
S. B. Fracker, DR.. Vaughn, p ant path
ologist, and Mr.. E. L. Chambers, all
of Madison will be speakers. We hope
that every person interested in fruit
growing will be there, in the afternoon
during the meeting. 1t will be a great
lesson to anyone to go through this
100-acre orchard. For further infor-
nation get in touch with County
Agent Seyforth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The local football squad met the
Saltwater team on the local gridiron
Saturday afternoon. Although Still
water was victorious, our boys put UP
a good fight. The final score was 20
to o. The football men are out on the
field every night practicing in order
that they may give Hastings hard
game Friday, October Z. The game
will be played at Hastings.
The school is beginning to get back
into running order after much shift
ing Of classes by the students. A sup
ply of new text books has just been
received so the students are now fully
equipped
The new football outfits have begun
to arrive, and in the near future the
team will be fully supplied.
A reception was given by the COM
nlunity for the new teachers on Tues
day, September q, at 8 o'clock IN the
High School gymnasium.
The Seniors held their first class
meeting on Tuesday at which the fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President Bessie Moe
Vice. Pres. Marie Haugh
Secretary Clyde Taylor
Treasurer Kenneth Healy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29

from the Community Club. All Adult
citizens were invited to come to
the High School building at eight
o'clock. All of the teachers of the
high school and the grades and the
members of the school board received
the guests in the library.
After the exchange of greetings
and pleasant period of visiting, the
guests were invited to partake of re-
freshments which were served in buff
fet style in one of the recitation
rooms.
The evenings entertainment was
concluded with a short program.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
SKOGMO HEADS COMMITTEE
TO FIGHT RADICAi4ISM

Senator George B. Skogmo OF River
Falls one of the best known among
the progressive leaders in the Legis-
lature during the past SIX years heads
the committee selected to call meet
ing of Republicans 20 fight radical
ism which it is believed threatens
the party. AS Skogmo is not self
appointed his prominent place on the
committee suggests that the conser-
vative Republicans may select him
to head the state ticket next year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
PAsCo BANQUET AND PROGRAM

Pasco Real Estate Owners and
Brokers will soon be invited to eat
together at local hotel, and after
the bodily requirements have been
satisfied there will be "feast Of rea-
son." along the following lines:
The Land Title Act or the Torrens
System.
Assemblyman c. E. Hanson
Taxation
Tax Supervisor, J. H. Grimm
New Laws That Affect Property
Owners and Brokers
Senator Geo. B. Ssogmo
What a Building and Loan Associa-
ton Means To A Community.
J. G. Bakula of Wilson
What Can You Do to Assist Your
Secretary Of the Wisconsin Real Es-
tate Rrokers' Boards
Dan E. Gaffeny of Green Bay
Why Real Estate Brokers
Board?
Daniel P. Steinberg Of Appleton
Interested parties please speak to
the local Pasco secretary for reserva
tions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
NOT KILLED

The report that man was killed
by fa;ag strucl, by batted ball dur
ing a game at Hammond couple of
weeks ago was an error, according to
advices from that village.
We were informed of the error by
a Baldwin fan, who said: "The man
did not die; it was mistake" We
assure you, our informant means all
right, but we'll admit his wording
might easily be misconstued.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
National Guard Notes

Semi-Annual Muster was held in the
Armory last Monday evening. Forty
six members of the company were
present to answer roll call.
Russell T. Olson enlisted this week.
Mr.. Olson intended to join the COM
pany last spring, but was forced to
postpone his enlistment when he left
the city. He is now back in RIVER Falls
and so has carried out his original
purpose of enlisting in the 107th Am
munition Train.
Remember the Harry Brown Shows
this week on the High School Campus
A show every night. Ii the weather
is inclement the entertainment will be
held in the Armory.
The Pierce County Fair Association
were well pleased by the exhibition Of
Army Trucks and equipment made By
the 107th Ammunition Train at the
Fair last week. They have invited
US to come again next year.
Sgt. Erwin S. DavidsoG, who is at
present or leave of absence, was in
River Falls Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. Davidson holds the position OF
Principal of the Maiden Rock High
School at present. He will be back in
time IL sc to camp win The company
rext summer.
A school for Field Artillery Special
lists will be opened soon at Camp Pike,
Arkansas. Members of the local unit
are eligible to attend. Enlisted men
attending this school receive travel
pay to and from the school and full
time pay while attending the school.
The courses offered vary in length
from one to four months.
1t is planned to hold the opening
dance of the season in the Armory
some time next month. The floor has
been sanded and waxed and is in tip
top shape again. Watch for further
announcements of the date of the OPP
ening dance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
The Pierce County Fair

In many respects the Pierce County
Fair this year was indeed record
breaker. The attendance on Thurs
day, estimated at over 5000 was,
we are told, the largest in the history
of the association. The live stock ex-
iibit showed finer grade of stock
than ever before. The baseball games
were exceptionally good. The free
acts in front OF the grandstand were
especially high grade attractions. The
races were greatly enjoyed, and the
pavilion dance music and the brass
bands Were fine. And to cap it all,
the weather on both days was ideal.
IN the stock department prizes
were awarded as follows:
Horse Department
Belgian Stallion-James A. Rice,
Rock Elm.
Draft Horses-W. ]. Rupert, H.
Collett.
General Work Horses-R. C. Camp
bell, Langbein & Son, Henry Krauss,
Milton Straub, Fred FREEZER, Harry
Straub, w. Powe IS, P. N. Collins, Fl.
R. Taylor and Forest McCue.
Cattle Department
Shorthorns- w L. Doe & Son, M,
Langbein & Son, p N. Collins, H. r.
Taylor and Richard Crownhart.
Ayshires Thos. Murphy & Son,
John Bonney.
HolsteinsJ. A. Fresse & Son,
River Falls State Normal School, Fl.
E. Bailey, Melvin Beardsley, p. A.
Peterson, Ross Bartlett, VIM. Prisk
and Ed Bliss.
Herefords- Clinton Campbell and
Frank Wirth.
Red Polled-Daniel FREEZER.
Aberdeen Angus. F. Larson &
Son.
Guernsey-George Mumford, Al
Bert Kline, Walter Nelson, Wild
Bros, A. j. Ingli, Peter Krings, Os-
car Crosby, Rudisell Bros, Leon Har-
rington and River Falls State Nor
nal School Farm.
Polled Durham. Mortimer &
Son.
Sheep Department
Cotswold-Dan FREEZER.
Shropshire Downs-W. v. Horning.
Oxford Downs--P. N. Collins and
d. Clifford.
Coats Henry Krauss.
Swine Department
Poland Chinas--Cecil Morrow, n.
n. Collins, Traynor Bros, W. L. Doe
& Son, R. G. Campbell and F. E. Nc
Cue.
Chester Whites-M. Langbein &
Son.
Berkshires-Henry Krauss.
Duroc Jerseys-Wild Bros, Oscar
Anderson, VIM. Sorenson, Harry
Straub, A. l.. Leonard, P. w. Bennett,
John L. Dahl and E. H. Carlson.
Hampshires-Burlin Bunce, Geo.
Eaton and Daniel FREEZER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
JACK HAWKINS BUYS GARAGE

Jack Hawkins, who had been in the
garage business at Rock Elm, has
purchased the Lodi Bros garage
here and took possession the first of
this week.
Mr.. Hawkins comes here highly rec
commended and his adj, elsewhere
in this paper, indicates that he plans
TO have his garage place of real up
so-Gate service to auto owners.
Mr.. Hawkins has named his place
IF business the River Falls Motor Co..
and hes adopted for his motto, ''Serv-
ice and Efficiency"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
CYLON BEATS HAMMOND

The Cylon team, which won close
decision at the Hammond street fair
two weeks ago, again defeated the
Hammond team Sunday The score
of the first victory was 8 to 2, and
Sunday Cylon won by the close mar
gin of 5 to 4. Hammond tied the
count in the eighth round. Cylon
scored one in the first of the ninth.
Then Hammond filled the bases, with
but one out in their last chance at bat,
but failed &c score, ito ~uarc-s being
tossed cut at the plate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
TRAIN CHANGES TIME

The passenger train will change
its time of arriving here in the morn
ing, according to advices received at
the depot.
Commencing next Monday, Oct. 8,
the train will arrive here from Els
worth at TAO instead of 7:05, and will
return from Hudsop' at 1915 instead
of 1000 o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
A BOOM AT RICE LAKE?

Rice Lake is expecting big boom
next year when the Burnett Heating
System. Inc. commences operations.
Plans for this company's establish
ment include three brick and steel
buildings, each to measure 10Ox200
feet, and a sheet metal plant. When
in full operation the rlant viii en-
ploy 1000 men.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
EvANGELISTIC SERVICES

The evange'istic services which are
being held in the Baptist church will
eontinue throughout this week and
next. (excepting Saturdays.) There
will be special music at every service.
Rev. Mr.. Norum win deliver special
messages to TIE Young people on
Wednesday and Friday nights. These
services are for the entire public.
You are welcome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
WILL GIVE ADDRESS

Mrs. Piatt. of San Francisco. a field
secretary of the Women's Home Mis-
sionary Society, will give an address
Monday evening, Oct. s, at 1880.
Come out and hear her.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
WOOL GROWERS NOTICE.

All wishing to ship their wool to the
National Wool Growers Association
meet at the City Han in River Falls
Tuesday, Oct. A, at p. m, for the pur-
pose of making arrangements foI
shipping.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of the Green
wood Valley Cemetery association
win be held at the City Hall, Oct. s,
at 8 o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29
IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE

"A business meeting of the Improve
ment League viii be held in the Rest
Room Monday at p. IN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-09-29

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