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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
DISTRICT CONTESTS
Pierce county

The River Falls District High
School Oratorical and Declamatory
contests will be held at the Normal
auditorium next Friday afternoon and
evening. Winners Of local and league
elimination contests will meet for
the district honors and the right to
represent the district at the state
contest at Madison. Shell Lake, Os-
ceola, Prescott, Hayward, Hammond,
New. Richmond, Hudson and Frederic
have survived the preliminaries in
oratory while Shell Lake, Prescott,
Hayward, St. Croix Falls, River
Falls, New Richmond, Roberts and
Frederic are the winners in declama-
ton. The oratorical contest will be-
gin at 2 p. M, and the declamatory at
S:15 in the evening. The contestants
and their coaches are to be the guests
of Aurelia and Lincolnian at a ban
quet at $50. The judges for the con-
tests are to be: Declamatory-Dr. j
C. Hazard, Macalaster College; Miss
Sadie NJ Prout, Mechanic Arts High
School; ST. Paul, and Mrs. Alice
O'Connell Sherman. Oratorical-Dr
Hazard, Miss Prout and Judge War.
rem P. Knowles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
The Carnival

Considering the fact that Friday
and Saturday were about the best two
days that the farmers have had to
work in the fields the attendance at
the American Legion carnival, and
the proceeds therefrom may be con-
sidered very satisfactory.
All accounts have not been turned
in yet, and a definite statement of
the financial outcome is not available,
but it can be stated that the Legion
will have nice foundation for its
fund.
Albert Harvey Fletcher Post wishes
to thank the many non-members
whose assistance made the success of
this affair possible. The members
deeply appreciate the support and as
sistance rendered in various ways and
the spirit shown at this time inspires
more than ever an ambition to make
this an organization whose activities
will prove of increasing value to the
city and to the community.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
FREE CHEST CLINIC

Under the auspices of the River
Falls Anti tuberculosis Association
DIR. A. A. Pleyte and DR.. T. L. Har-
rington, both eminent chest special
lists from Milwaukee, will conduct a
Chest Clinic at the Armory in River
Falls on Friday. and Saturday, May
&c and 81. A thorough chest exam
ination will be given to all those pre-
senting themselves at the Clinic, abb
solutely free of charge. While the
first object of the clinic is to detect
consumption in its first stage, while
it is durable, those examined will be
told of any heart or lung condition
found. Any one who tires quickly or
is short of breath is urged to come
out and be examined.
At the Armory, Friday and Satur-
day, May 26 and q.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
COUNTY CONFERENCE AT
ELLSWORTH MAY 10

To the people of Pierce county.
There is hereby called a Citizens
County Conference to meet at the
court house in the village of Ellis
worth in said county on the 10th day
of May, 1922, at o'clock in the after
noon, to consider and act upon the
following matters:
/, To form permanent, construc-
tive organization based upon and in
harmony with the declaration of prin-
ciples adopted by the Citizens Repub-
lican State Conference at Milwaukee,
on the 26th day of October, 1921.
2, To choose 9 delegates and al
ternates from said county at large to
represent said county at the Citi-
zens Republican State Conference to
be heh at Milwaukee, Wis, on the
LIST day of June, 1922.
8, To adopt measures to lift the in
tolerable burden of taxation which
will be increased by radical dictators
now trying to run the State govern
ment.
We call upon all citizens, this in
cludes women, regardless of past
party or fractional affiliations, who
subscribe to the declaration of prin-
ciples herein referred to, to join this
organization and attend and partici-
pate in said county conference.
Signed
John L. Beddall, Temporary Chm.
s. w. Donald, Temporary Sec.
Republican county conference for
Pierce county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
AND CHAPMAN
GO TEN ROUNDS

Landon Chapman of this city and
Gene Mertens of Minneapolis boxed
ten fast rounds at the Armory last
Thursday night and Mertens had the
shade. Chapman took the first round
and the fourth while Mertens piled up
points in the other eight. In the sec
ond round Chapman was dazed with a
left swing to the jaw. Before Mer-
tens could follow up the advantage
Chapman recovered and staggered his
opponent with two lefts to the chin.
Mertens kept whaling away with both
hands to the stomach and the con-
tinual pounding about the body began
to tell on the local boy and he was
weary. Mertens showed that body
fighting is his strong point. The box
ing was fast and hard and the small
crowd of fans present certainly re-
ceived their moneys worth.
Earl Kane of Minneapolis and the
local product, August Kordusky, fur
nished the semi-wind-up of six rounds.
The contest was spirited and the
shade went to Kane. Kordusky put
up a nice defense considering his in
experience and looks like a conner.
Bennett and Parsons boxed six
rounds full of thrills and excitement
and draw is a just verdict.
Jack Smith and Ray Hanson, two
St. Paul boys opened the show with
four rounds of clever boxing, this bout
being merely an exhibition with big
gloves but the boys mixed it lively
and not an idle second was wasted.
The gate receipts were Disappointing
to the management and it is ques-
ton whether boxing will be continued
here. Commissioner Hart of Eau
Claire stated that the shows here are
on a par with any in the state and
why they are not patronized is mys-
terry.
Tom Linhard of Eau Claire refereed
all the bouts and his work was be-
yond reproach.
Gene Mertens paid the local boy,
Chapman, a compliment after the
bout saying that in all Of his fights.
about twenty five, this was the hand
est.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
THE NEXT BIG BOXING SHOW
AT THE ARMORY MAY Is

The next Boxing show will be held
at the Armory Thursday, May 70.
Efforts are being made to secure
Mike Ertle, now of Saltwater, to box
Tommy Finley or Duly Smith, as one
of the main attractions. For the sec
ond attraction, the local favorite, Aug
ust Kordovcky, meeting the exper-
fenced and clever Lyle Groves of
Saltwater. Mike Ertle is brother
of the ex-champion bantom-weight of
the world, Johnnie Ertle, and is top
notcher at his weight, 122 lbs, hav-
ing met all of the top-notch boys in
his class and has yet to receive any
thing less than a draw.
Groves is veteran in the light
weight division and will make Kor-
dovsky use all of his speed and clev-
erness to hold his own. Some of the
local talent will participate in the two
preliminaries. The price of admission
will be $1.00 with war tax added, fol
any seat in the house. Those wishing
reserved seats can have same, at SOC
extra at places where tickets are on
sale.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The City Council will receive sealed
bids up to eight o'clock in the after
noon of May 18th, 1922, for the con-
struction of cement sidewalks, cul-
verts, crossings, etc.
The price to be made for square
yard for sidewalks, crossings and tops
of culverts and for cubic foot or yard
for culvert walls and similar work.
The council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
F. v. Williams, City Clerk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
THE CARNIVAL AUCTION

1t is the plan of the Legion Post to
put on record letters of appreciation
to all those who donated stock for the
carnival auction and to Col. Robt. r.
Reynolds and his assistants, who so
ably conducted the sale, but the Post
also wishes to express its apprecia-
ton to those who patronized it.
The proceeds of the auction
amounted to about $500. The entire
auction was in charge of Mr.. Rey-
nolds, and his management and work
was given high praise by all concern
ed. c. A. Ames of Ellsworth and
Robt. Enloe of this city each took
short turn or so to give Mr. Reynolds
a breathing spell.
a breathing spell. Geo. w. Chinook,
Jr., and Louis Schooner acted as cash
Ter and clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
STOCK SHOW BENEFIT

A committee has been appointed
and the town and country will be
canvassed to sell tickets to the Alice
OConnel' Sherman Recital May 10 at
the Normal Auditorium. Mrs. Sher-
man donates the entire proceeds to
the Association for promoting this
community enterprise. The follow
ing press comments indicate the kind
of entertainment that can be expect
ed of Mrs. Sherman.
Minneapolis Tribune-Mrs. Sher-
man the talented leader, gave anoth-
err of her delightful recitals Wednes-
day evening. Mrs. Sherman's facina-
ting personality coupled with her in
imitable approximations held the at
tention of her audience throughout
the program. She is an artist OF
sterling merit and ability and sways
her audience at will, now to peals OF
laughter, now to tears.
Portland, Maine, Daily Press-Mrs
Alice O'Connell-S gave re-
cital at the Peaks Island House or
Saturday evening. Her program was
one of the most pleasurable events OF
the season. Mrs. Sherman is splen-
did representative of her profession
She has appeared principally in the
northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
BIG HOMECOMING WEEK
May s-12

This is the season for home-comings
of various sorts. The library class of
the Normal School are staging one of
a peculiar character-a homecoming
week for books. Are you aware that
over so books have been lost from the
Normal library within the last year?
This makes it necessary that some
thing be done. An appeal is made to
all housewives during their spring
cleaning, to search their shelves and
cubby holes for books which might
have strayed there. Baskets for these
books will be placed in the Post Of
flee and Handy Kitchen. The hearty
cooperation of all IS necessary to
make this a success. Do your bit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
POSTMASTER ELECTION

Word has been received from Con-
gresham Frear that an election of a
postmaster to succeed F. X. Knobel,,
resigned, will be held in this city Sat
urday, May Is, from 1000 a. m. until
p. m.
Patrons of the rural routes are to
be included in this election. The city
electors will vote at the City Hall,
while all electors patronizing any of
the six rural routes out of this city,
may vote at Odd Fellows hall. This,
of course, also includes the ladies who
are eligible to vote, as they are now
classed as electors.
Frear has shifted this appointment
from what he was pleased to call a
Civil Service examination to an cleo
ton limited to city electors, and now
to an election including city and rural
route patrons.
The present scheme is without
doubt the only fair measure, and
everyone concerned feels better salts
fled to have it handled in this man.
ner.
The arrangements for this election
are to be made for both city and rural
routes by Mayor w. Vannatta, and his
notice of the election is published
elsewhere in this paper.
tn winning candidate is to pay all
expenses of the election.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
HIGH SCHOOL GYM. EXHIBITION

The following program is to be CIV
en- at the Armory May 9 at o'clock
by the pupils of the High School un-
der the direction of Mr.. Order.
Folk games by LIST and End grades
Games by 3rd and 4th grades
8 Free exercises by 9Th and 9Th
grades
Tumbling and Pyramid building
by Junior High boys
5 Dance by Sophomore girls, Vir-
gina reel adapted for class work
Wand drill by Junior High boys
Fancy marching by Junior High
girls
8 Indian club swinging by Mr..
Crider.
9 Boy Scout program.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04

Rollo Donovan of Waterloo, Wis,
a student at the local Normal school,
owned the ticket which won the Nash
car at the carnival Saturday night.
Donovan, who is paying his way
through school by working at the
Walter HI. S. johnson store in spare
hours, has sold the car to VIM. Large
of the High Grade Oil Co., who gave
5000 for it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04

The River Falls band, which played
at the carnival on Saturday evening,
won hearty applause on every num-
Der. They played well and put lots of
snap into their music. Why not give
them some financial support and have
some evening concerts during the
summer?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04

in WOOL fly fishermen stuck to the
fly and reported fair results. Sever
al browns running two pounds and
over were exhibited
The water was extremely clear and
low for this season of the year, MAX
ing it difficult for the bait angler.
Due to the lateness Of the season, the
insect life was not as much in evid-
ence as is usual at this time, and as a
result fly fishing was uncertain.
The results of the past few years
stocking of the Kinnickinnic is begin
ming to be in evidence. Six to eight
inch trout are more numerous than
for many years. Every fisherman who
is interested in the game should see
to it that all small trout are returned
to the water with the least possible
handling. The hand should always be
moistened" before handling a trout
that is to be returned. If handled
with the dry hand the film which
covers the trout and protects him will
be removed and as result the fish
will die. Care in this matter will do
much to keep the stream up.
Trout will rise to the fly early in
May. On May 1st the writer saw
twelve trout taken with the fly be-
tween 8 D. m. and dusk. Such pat
terms as the March Brown, Willow,
Hare's Ear, Black Gnat, and Mosqui
to in the smaller sizes are particular
ly effective. At this season the wet
fly will probably be more efficient
than the dry.
Game Laws
A synopsis of the game laws in so
far as they refer to trout fishing will
probably not be amiss at this time.
Boiled down, they can be summed UP
in few words.
Open season is from May LIST to
August 31st.
Bag limit, 35 per day.
Minimum length, inches. Ut might
be well to state that if a trout is so
small that it is necessary to measure
it, that trout is too small for the
sportsman to retain.)
1t is unlawful to take or attempt to
take fish of any variety during the
close season for trout, in any waters
inhabited by trout.
1t is unlawful to take trout in any
other manner than by angling or
trolling. This includes such methods
as spearing, netting, using explosives,
poisons or fish traps.
1t is unlawful to use snag lines or
snag poles.
1t is unlawful to use minnow nets
in waters inhabited by trout.
Violation of the articles relative to
nets and explosives carry with them
a minimum fine of not less than 5000
or nine months Imprisonment, or both.
The minimum penalty for spearing is
500 or nine months Imprisonment, or
both. The minimum penalty for viola
ton of any of the other provisions of
the laws governing the taking of
trout is $4,000.
The Journal Contest
Keep in mind the fishing contest
and register your catches early. The
fact that you register trout caught
today does not in any way interfere
with your registering larger one
caught later in the season. The rules
Of the contest will be printed each
week, together with coupon which
is to be used for registration. Watch
this column for list of registrants.
COUPON
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04

The Somerset band, under direction
of Rev. FIR. Baudette, furnished ex-
cellent concert programs both after
noon and evening on the first day of
the carnival. The services of this or
ganization were donated, and the
Legion, as well as the entire COM
munity unite in expressing apprecia-
tion of this kindness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
ALL LUTHERAN ASSOCIA-
TION BANQUET

Next Wednesday,, May 10, is the date
set for the State Normal All Luther
an Association banquet, and all men,
bers should plan to be present. Ar
rangements for a good program are
in progress and promises something
worth while.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04

If in need of anything in the print
ed line call the Journal; the home of
Quality Job Printing. The best work
at reasonable prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-05-04
MOTHER
BY HARRY MOVES PRATT

When God brought forth from out the primal haze
The earth. and sent it whirins forth along
It's spiral path by broad celestial ways;
The older planets exultant song
Rejjoiced at this unfoldment of His plan.
And then God formed the woman of the race
From His own Patience Love. Unselhshness--
A name He spoke---and down through jubilant space
Inspired the universe with its impress:
The of Mother first was known
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08

brought into use. the hosa carts fror,
all the sub-stations holm, oo,,,a,,
deered, and half a dozen stroor,. 80
water were poured into tho fI.,,o.
When it became evident thot ~
hotel structure couId nor no s,,od
the attention of the frame, u.,s
turned to nearby bniIdirgs ona A.
spite the fact that tbev waro bo,,ai
capped in their work nv tho ov+ror,o
heat they did effective yorl. md
kent the flames from, eo,oo1;,..
The fire siren arorsod rho onti,..
populace and hundreds of citi,o,s
watched the spectacnIar corfI,or.,
ton from points Of VANTAGE o. No..
to the burning building az tbo bo,t
would permit.
Fonr stitcba. ~. .......,
close q wound - u.;r,l ',' - ~
rigbt v,rist H. o,...,.
cut bv faIIing o1oss "
=. H. "'''' '"e 'i'e started caIS
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08
". \. Lloyd, Representing L. ;. De-
partment of Agriculture, InspcCts
State College Extension
Service

There is no institution with
which I have come in touch which
has given more intelligent and
thoughtful consideration to its ex-
extension service program in the in
terests OF the people at large than
the State College of Washington,
said W. \. Lloyd, representing the
United States department Of agri-
culture. who is in Pullman on his
annual inspection of the agricultural
extension work Of the college, which
is done in cooperation with the de-
partment of agriculture. Mr. Lloyd
was a guest at the weekly luncheon
of the chamber of commerce Tuesday
and gave an interesting talk, in
which he paid tribute to the high
standing Of the State College.
There is no institution which !
visit to which I come with greater
satisfaction than the State College, !"
he said. Il find that the funds for
extension work are efficiently and
economically used and that the re-
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08
PULLMAN COUPLE WEDDED
IN SPOKANE WEDNESDAY

Miss Ruth Renfro. money order
clerk in the Pullman postorfice. and
James P. Fairbank. senior partner
in the Pullman Engineering Co.
were married in Spokane Wednesday
afternoon. The ceremony was per
formed by the Rev. Dr.. J. c. Kirkman
at his home, Both Mr.. and Mrs.
Fairbank are well known in Pullman
and the wedding, while it came as a
surprise to their many friends. is
the elimination of a romance OF sev-
eral years standing Their many
friends extend congratulations and
we'll wishes
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08
.LEBOLD IS ACQUITTED
ON LIQUOR CHARGE
Palou~c Farmer Was Charged With
Furnishing Liquor to Donald
Miller. Eighteen-Near-Old
Boy

II. Lebold farmer residing be-
tween Pullman and Palouse, was
found not guilty in Justice W. NJ.
Porter's court Tuesday on a charge
of giving liquor to minor. The
complaining witness was Donald
Miller. on parole from the state
training school, who was found dead
drunk by Pullman officers recently
and accused Lebold of giving him
the liquor. The boy. who is 1S
years of age, claimed that he rode
from Palouse to Pullman in an au-
tomobne with Lebold and c. c.
Brown. a vocational student at the
State College. and that he was given
the liquor on the way. Both Lebold
and Brown steadfastly maintained on
the stand that there was no liquor
he car and that they had giyeh
none to the boy. With the testi-
mony two TO one. Justice Porter
ruled for the defendant and dis
missed the case
Prosecuting Attorney G. A. We'll
don appeared for the state and Mr..
Lebold was represented by Dow &
Dow of Pullman.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08
CITY COUNCIL BUYS
DENVER FIRE SIREN


After considering the question Of
an adequate fire siren for year.
during which several types and
sizes of fire alarms were tested and
rejected, the city council Tuesday
night purchased a Denver double
head siren from the Northwest Fire
Apparatus company Of Spokane for
$Sj7.50. The accepted bid was pre-
sented for the company by NJ. NJ.
See, and is for the same siren on
which the bid was rejected by the
council several months ago The
previous bid on the same siren. with
an eght-foot steel tower. was
$957.50, but the council has since
purchased the tower from the Spo-
kane company for 500, making the
bid accepted identical with that first
presented and rejected. The siren
is a quadruple, motor driven. double
head machine. equipped with auto
matte flasher and remote control
switches. 1t was installed on trial
previous to the rejection Of the for
mer bid and was never removed.
Other bids presented for considera-
tion by the council were $725 for a
Sterling double head quadruple ma
chine fully equipped, by Dana 4
Thornton of Pullman, and $547 for
a Federal double head fully equipped
siren by the Northwest Fire Appara-
ru- company.
On the motion to accept the bid
eff the Spokane company for the Den
yer siren Councilmen Hammond.
Yeo. Rounds and Lawler voted yes
and Mayor Pro TEN Duthie cast a
negative vote. Councilmen Roth and
I'VE We're absent.
The council instructed City Clerk
Cannon to advertise for bids for 500
'eet of new fire hose and decided to
retain the services OF the tourist
park and swimming pool superin-
teudent until October /.
The request of G. A Street, own
er of the Midway store on Maiden
Lane, to forbid automobile parking
in front of his store for q distance oE
40 feet was referred to the commit
tee on streets with power to act.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1922-09-08
LAUOS W.S.C. WORK IN INTERESTS OF FARMERS

suits obtained are immeasurably
commensurate with the expendi-
lures
Speaking on general agricultural
topics Mr. Lloyd stated that the diff
forential term, business men and
farmers" has an entirely wrong sig
nificance, and that the farmer should
be included with the banker. the fac
tory owner and the merchant as a
business man. The farmers bust
ness, he pointed out. should be con
Quoted with the same business judg-
ment as any other business. The
fact that labor and capital are nee
essary to a successful farm business
should be taken into the cOnsidera-
tion and the farmer should receive
fair return on his investment the
same as the business man in any
other line. The State College co.
operating with the department of ae~
riculture, is attempting, through its
agricultural extension work. 10 make
it possible for the farmer TO stand
side by side with any other business
man, he pointed out, and the results
obtained are highly gratifying
There should be no cause for the
differential term, business men and
farmers" he urged.