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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
From The River Falls Journal
Aug. IS, 1898

Many grey timber wolves have been
seen in the vicinity of Rock Elm
recently.
-25-
M. Norseng is building a fine,
commoudious residence on his lot on
e. Elm street.
-25-
Sheriff Cave of st. Croiy County
owes his life to a package of railroad
passes, which, carried in a pocket
stopped a bullet from gun which
was accidentally discharged while the
sheriff was arresting three prisoners
from Grantsburg who had escaped
from the Hudson jail.
-25-
Miss Matte Howe has succeeded
Miss Hattie Paterson as assistant in
the postoffice.
-25-
Dana Pcilins has taken Harry
Pratt's place at the depot, Harry hay
ing returned to shoot.
-25-
w. ,. Parker has submitted to the
Board CT Regents his resignation as
P esident of the RI Falls Normal
School, giving poor health as the
eaase Of lis acti -. Tie people OF
this onnmunity are urging him to re-
consider the resignation
-25-
The first services will be held in the
new M. E. church building next Sun
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16

AS a result of new order just
put into effect by Secetary of Inter
Tor Work, no pensions will be paid
any person who is drawing compen-
sation from the Veterans bureau.
This order is in compliance with law
prohibiting the payment of two pen
sions to any one person during the
same period of time. 1t has been
discovered that there are many cases
where individuals have been drawing
pensions from the Pension bureau and
compensation from the Veterans bu-
reau. Under the new ruling they will
be permitted to take their choice be-
tween the two, but they cannot have
both.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16

way we could sing, but it showed
what we coule; do when everybody
tried their best.
Next, Mr.. John Imrie talked to the
boys and girls. His talk showed that
his interest in young folks and their
achievement is keen, and that he has
great faith in the coming generation.
Then We heard from Mr.. McNeel
who told the most interesting stories
about boys and girls who achieved
marked success in Pig, Corn, Canning,
Calf and other club work. He told of
the efforts being made and what in
ducements are offered, especially in
the state of Minnesota, for young peo-
pie to engage in Club Work. Mime
sofa is aiming towards becoming the
greatest Dairy State in the United
States, and they are starting with
the boys and girls. A splendid place
to begin. Also an important factor
for Wisconsin folks to think about.
Mr.. McNeel quoted that interesting
little poem on the Redheaded Wood
pecker who uses his head to achieve
great results, and he reminded TIE
bows and girls that besides having
health, besides having their heart in
the work, and using their hands, they
must use their heads, just like the
woodpecker.' And that's what the
four HIS stand for on our club buttons
eyes, we can all be success if we
strive hard enough" said Mr.. McNeel,
"and the best kind, the lasting kind,
is found in ourselves and not through
mere good luck"
Everett Harris, who won the schol-
arship offered by the Pierce County
Bankers to the boy or girl who did
the best Club Work in 1922 give
report of his interesting trip to Madi-
son last spring.
Then Mrs. Bittner, who is spending
considerable time in the interest of
Club Work, and Mr.. Seyforth took
charge of singing and Club YELL Con-
tests. These were very well given so
that judges had a pretty hard tirae
to decide who was entitled to the
prizes.
After the contests, Mr.. NcNeel
again took charge and many contests
for young and old were held. The
last thing on the program was
baseball game.
BY four o'clock We had to think of
going back to our various tasks.
Everybody had one good time all that
day. They left the picnic grounds
with light and happy hearts. just
one regret. Although sixty were
there, we know that over hundred
boys and girls he'd missed this happy
occasion and we could not help but
, feel Just a bit sorry for them. But
if Pierce County continues to have a
| County Agriculture Agent next year
Club Work will be continued. Boys
and girls, make up your mind right
now to join some Club Project iii 1921
and don't miss that annual picnic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16

The new high tension line will not
pass this way. The Northern States
Power Co., which recently acquired
the interests of the Wisconsin-Min-
tlsota Light & Power Co., is taking
out the poles recently set from New
Centerville to near the H. c. Camp
bell farm just north of town. The
line will be rebuilt west from New
Centerville through River Falls and
thence to South St. Paul.-Ellsworth
Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16
WHOLE HERD CONDEMNED

The herd of So Shorthorns of Frank
Martens of Hager is being shipped to
the South St. Paul market for slaugh-
ter, having been condemned for hav-
ing tuberculosis. DIR. Howard Dow
ney Federal tester, tested the herd
Tuesday of last week. Forty-five an
imals reacted to the test Friday,
many of them showing q very pro-
minent reaction. While several head
showed no reaction. Mr.. Martens will
ship them with the reacters as ne
fear that they will react later
Most of the animals in the herd
were purebreds. His herd bull, one OF
the reactors, cost Mr.. Martens $500.
He paid $500 each for several Of the
cows. 1t is thought that Mr.. Martens
will realize on an average of 500 fol-
each animal.
This was the first test made on this
herd.-Ellsworth Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16

Letters received by frien3s here
recently from Chas. McGillis states
that he and his family safely arrived
at Fresno, Cal. He is now employed
by the Edison Eclectic Co. Before go
ing to that state he had carried on a
correspondence with person who
represented himself as being Chas.'
uncle, Michael McGillis. He said he
was alone in the world and had con-
siderable wealth, and wanted Chas.
and his family to go to California
and make their home with him. He
sent Chas. about thousand dollars.
On his arrival in California Chas.
found out that his benefactor was
none other than his father, George
McGillis, who left Ellsworth about 30
years ago.-Ellsworth Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16

Many grey timber wolves have been
seen in the vicinity of Rock Elm
recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-08-16
HORSE SH0W

STOCK PAVILION - MON AY,
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS
DAY and FRIDAY NIGHTS at 8
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
MORE WORK is UNDERWAY
ON LAKE At MATAWAN

MATAWAN, June 20:-Charles L.
Close, who has been awarded the
contract of placing concrete about
the base of the iron piers of the
Little Stree tbridge has received ma
terial with which to complete this
work and the flood gate on the dam
has been opened and the lake is
beginning o lower. Mr.. Close de-
clared today that it will probably be
a month before the work will be
completed but that as soon as the
place where he wants to work is
above water the dam will be closed
and the water again allowed to rise.
In spite of the dry weather. and
the fact that many of the country
streams feeding the lake have gone
dry, the water in the lake has con
tinued to rise each day and it was
only six feet from the top of the
dam when the flood gate was open
ed. The rate at which the water
has come into the lake has assured
the Matawan Lake Committee. Inc.
that no matter how dry the weather
may be, there will always be enough
water backed up behind the dam
to cause an overflow over the dam
all seasons. This overflow will al
ways insure a clean supply of water
in the lake.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
N. J. VEGETABLES
IN MARKETS TODAY

TRENTON, June 20 Numerous
fresh vegetables. vanguard of the
products of New Jersey farms which
will delight millions of appetites
during the summer, are now finding
their way into city markets, accord
ing to a State Bureau of Markets
announcement to housewives. In
order that consumers may have an
opportunity to enjoy each kind OF
fruit, berry or vegetables during the
entire period it is available, the bu-
reau has adopted the policy of re-
porting for consumers, the various
crop conditions and marketing move
ments
Peas, early cabbage and string
beans are heading the vegetable list
at this time. Asparagus is still II
strong demand. Dry weather has
greatly reduced the pea crop ane
while in some favored sections the
crop is in better condition, the prices
range above normal.
A few early raspberries are in the
markets, this week. Housewives are
advised by the bureau to arrange to
can raspberries during the next
two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
NO GOVERNMENT CHANGE

DEAL, June 20-This borough
considered one of the wealthiest in
the United States, voted 249 against
and 55 for a change from the pres
ent commission form of government
to the City Manager form, at a spe.
cial election yesterday. The election
was without campaigning of note
IL being brought about by a petition
for the change, which was signed by
fifty property holders.
The present commission of three
men, headed by Mayor Aaron J.,
Bach, has until May. 1924, to serve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
ORDER BIRTH SHOLEM
ELECTS GRAND OFFICERS

ATLANTIC CITY. June 20-At the
eighteenth annual convention of the
Independent Order Birth sholem
last night the following grand lodge
officers were elected:
Grand Master Sol. c. Kraus, Phil
adelphia; First Deputy Grand Mas
ter, Asher Jacobsohn, New York;
Second Deputy, A. S. Kannsigieser
Third Deputy Abraham Jacobs;
Fourt Deputy. Meyer Kaplan; Grand
Secretary Martin Levy; Assistant
Grand Secretary, Adolf Rosenb1um;
and Grand Treasurer, Jacob Edel-
stein.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Monday night following an opera
ton which was performed at the
%Irvington General Hospital at Irving
ton N. J., about a week ago. She
is survived by her husband and
three children also her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. William Zeyen, two sisters,
Mrs. Theodore Christine and Mrs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Raymond Jenkins, and a brother,
Carl Zeyen.
The funeral will be held at 10 o.
clock tomorrow morning with a high
mass at st. Mary's church and in
terment will follow in st. Mary's
cemetery. The deceased was well
known throughout this section.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Frederick I. Thompson. news
paper publisher of Birmingham,
Ala, who has been reappointed as
a commissioner of the United
States Shipping Board. Mr.. Thomp-
son, a Democrat, was first appoint
ed by President Wilson in 1920. re-
appointed in 1921 by President
Harding, who now extends his COM
mission for another term.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20
Ask Mr.. Haskin

If there is anything in the world you want information about-ask Mr..
Haskn.
IT. doesn't matter what-Mr. Haskin will tell you, and he will leave
no stone unturned to get you the information.
Mr.. Haskdn's full mann is Frederick J. Hahdn and he is the Director
of THE EVENING NEWS Information Bureau.
He maintains a big staff of experts and correspondents whose business
iis merely to answer uesions-your questions.
What do you want to know about7
A fact in history?
The solution Of a business problem?
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If you IRE going travelling you lean have special information about the
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These are only a tiny fraction of the vast multitude oil subjects GOV
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Send your inquiry here addressed to Mr.. Frederic ]. Haskin,
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Original shipment Of sparrows to
this country from England in 1891
consisted of so pairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

During the eclipse of 1873 h
halo" extended nearly 10,OOO,O 900
miles from the sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Frosts were recorded for practi-
| cally every month from 1872 to 1916
in the vicinity of Toronto, Canada.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-20

Mrs. Arthur RabOld
Mrs. Arthur Rabold, t~hirty-two
years old, of 377 Smith street, died
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09

MILTON sIIILs AT LYCEUM.

What would be your thoughts,
emotions and sensations II you.
though innocent, we're convicted and
condemned to death and knew that
you had but one hour more to live?
This, in one way, is answered in The
Last Hour" the big Lyceum feature
starring Milton Stills and Carmel N.Y.
ers the first three days of this week
Also on this bill Is the latest episode
OF the prize ring serial. Fighting
Blood" This week Gale. Galen, the
budding champion engages in a great
fight and climbs higher toward pugil-
istio success, though he does not think
he has travelled very far on the road
to romance. The news reels and q
comedy round out the bill.
Bringing more society type Of
drama the last half of the week, the
Lyceum will present beautiful Betty
Blythe In How Women Love" First,
in this picture Miss Blythe wears a
wardrobe that is the last word in
feminine creations and her gowns are
easily as elaborate as any ever worn
on the stage or in the silent drama.
Gladys Hulette, a favorite, has the
leading supporting feminine role and
Julia Swawne Gordon, the unrivalled
mother of the screen, appears in
sympathetic part.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09

left which Is not sufficiently large to
slice. and yet 1t Is too nice a piece
to chop. Cut this into very small
thin slices. For two cups of these
pieces add two tablespoons oil and
one tablespoon vinegar chat left from
mint sauce is excellent), Add also
one-half teaspoon salt. one-eighth
teaspoon pepper and little grated
or chopped onion. Let this stand In
cold place, until serving time.
Cut cold boiled potatoes into small
cubes and over these put a little
French dressing. Cold peas or green
string beans and two peeled tomatoes
cut into eighths should be treated in
the same way
Serve the meat In the center of the
platter and surround 1t with lettuce
and the vegetables, alternating the
vegetables. having potatoes, then peas
then tomatoes, Sprinkle all with
finely chopped parsley and pass
nayonnaise or boiled dressing If de-
sired
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09
"sNow BRIDEo AT PALACE.

The Paramount picture, THE Snow
Bride" with Alice Brady in the stellar
role. was shown with fattering re-
Suits for the first time at the Palace
theater this afternoon. The story
brings Miss Brady to the screen in q
role for which she is especially suited,
that of Annette Leroux idol of the
village of La Paix. Annette loves
Andre PorelIthe young sheriff, played
by Maurice b. Flynn. But circun-
stantial evidence points to Annette as
the murderer Of certain Paul Ger
ard and she is sentenced to death.
The girl believes that something will
happen before her execution that will
prove her innocence. And something
does happen-one of the most thrill
ing and inspiring scenes in pictures.
The Keith vaudeville bill has four
clever acts headed by the Toyland
Follies, a very clever novelty offering;
George and Lillian Mitchell offer a
neat singing and dancing act: Sally
Beers will be we'll liked as she Is q
popular Broadway coincidence; and
Walsh and Tate who will offer COM
edy songs and talk.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09

Before I thought, dear little Mar
quise, / said, Yes, you are having
a better time today than you had
last night, aren't you RUTH"
Ruth blushed and then she owned
zap honestly. II am. l have reached
a place where am not myself in
Harry's company. wonder If you
have been married long enough, Les
lie, to have entered the making over
process"
What do you mean by that, Ruth +?
Do all married women have to be
made over?"
IF you don't know" she answered
ambiguously, you haven't entered
it yet"
Leslie, l was the gsyest girl in my
set, always laughing always dancing
and if the truth must be known, al
ways coauetting more or less. That
was the girl my husband, Harry Ell
lington, fell in love with and mar
ried."
Immediately he started to make
ME over. The first thing he found
out was that / smiled too much. A
woman who is always laughing
when she talks with other men is
apt to be misunderstood he said.
Then he insisted that his wife
should not dance the new dances
with other men and. as he did not
care very much about dancing him
self I found myself sitting on the
side1ines with the dowaeers and
women old enough 70 he my mother.
II have almost ceased TO go out
with the young people that I used to
go with and the tragedy Of ii all is
that Harry doesn't Ike me at ALL
now that am made over. Yet he
doesn't kiow why he doesn't ike
me. He makes all sorts Of excuses
TO go out without me.
He wants the same joyous ire
sponsib1e fun that We used to have
together, the Joy he will not let me
give him. So he goes 10 some other
girl to get IT, never dreaming that
perhaps there might be some man
just over there in the offinr who
might tell me that he would rather
love ne in his arms THU s'orship
nae on a pedestal"
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09

Were they anybody from around
here?" Mrs. TIGER asked.
mo, they were foreigners living
over Amagansett way, One of EN-
has good boat down there. and /
guess they've been doing a pretty stiff
business. / spose one OF 'em thought
the other was doing him, so he knitted
him. The cops think he made for
some of his relatives-all that tribe
are related down through here--so
They're going over everything with a
fine-tooth comb. You'd better lock
up and go over to Mis- Graham's till
we come back"
I'm take care of things" Mrs
with that assurance her husband and
son hurried out of the door.
Cant we take you back with us?"
asked anxiously
With this disquieting news, ! was
frantic to get back to my home, but
couldn't leave Mrs. TIGER alone in
the face of her husbands warning. I
think she saw my anxiety. for she
suddenly smiled comprehendingly.
Don't you worry about anything
Sam says" she remarked, as she
cleared the food from the table.
Hes the beatinest man for making
mountain out of molehil / eve.
saw in my life. But 1 know you're
anxious to get back home, SO I'll lust
lock up and come with you. May
Junior have A cookie 2"
He wouldn't think the day was
complete without one" l returned.
trying to match her lightness, but the
minutes seemed endless until we were
back at the farmhouse.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09
THE VANISHING FROGS.

Once more the Bear family arrived
at Cedar Swamp, where they intend
ed to enjoy a picnic. They began at
once to hunt for frogs, which they
meant to have for their luncheon.
Whenever anybody catches a frog,
put him in this basket under this
tree" said Mrs. Bear
Cuffy and his sister Silkie both said,
Yes, Ma" But their father made
no reply. Yet he must have heard
what their mother said. because he
was quite near Mrs. Bear when he
spoke.
1t was only a few minutes later that
Mrs. Bear cried. I've got one" She
had captured a frog. so have IT,
Cuffy called.
Here's a big one" little shkie
squealed
Leave them beneath the tree"
Mrs Bear told her children,
As for Mr. Bear, he had no luck at
all. He wasn't able to catch single
frog. Every one that he spied jumped
away from him and hid. Meanwhile
he could tell b. the cries of his fam
lily that the catch of frogs vas grow
ing rapidly in Mrs Bears basket.
I'll take a look at EN-" he NUT
tered TO himself. And stealing UP be
hind the tree, he reached around it
and litter the cover Of the basket. His
eyes sparkled when he saw the frogs
inside it. And he smiled happily.
I'll take one now" ne said 10 him
self They won't miss one"
So he drew out frog. popped it
into his mouth. and swallowed it
whole. If he had taken time TO eat it
properly, perhaps all would have been
well rith him, But he was in a great
hurry. He didn't want anybody TO
see what he was doing.
There's no taste TO that one" he
muttered. "I1l try another They
won't miss two" And he swallowed
another frog. Whole"
Mr.. Bear coon decided that his
family veulin't miss three or four or
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09
Letter From Leslie Prescott to Leslie
Prescott Continued.

There is one thing for which l have
TO thank Jacks mother. l do get so
much comfort out of you, dear little
Maruuise, who only beside myself
may hold the key to this secret
drawer. I wonder how Mrs. Pres
colt found it in her heart to part with
this beautiful desk.
Now for a great secret. I have
found out that Ruth Ellington's heart
has not grown cold. 1t has merely
grown for itself a kind of prickly
cocoon, something that will protect
its warmth and youth from the
knowledge of the world.
After we had tried on nearly every
hat in town and had a most beauti-
full time, ! invited Ruth have be-
gun to call her Ruth by this time
TO go with me to the smartest tea
place In town.
Before we went in, we both dolled
ourselves up a little in the ladies'
dressing room and I knew the same
thought came to each Of us as we
entered. We were quite the best
looking women In the room.
Society women, Leslie" said
Ruth, always look go bored"
I did not have the heart TO tell her
that the night before I thought she
looked bored to death, for today she
was bright and happy and gay lit
tie butterfly floating about the flow
ers.
/ could not help wondering Just
what made her appear 20 differently
when her husband was with her.
Perhaps" she continued, ut is
because most women who are rich
enough to lunch and tea at a place
ike this are society women, that men
always seem to think we are bored
with each other. Always one fco'-
rather sorry when one sees group
of women dining without a man and
one has no such ideas about group
OF men And yet ] feel today that
woman can enjoy each other and do
eajoy Mach otner =ore than men en-
m eaee Otnezs
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09

in the basket. And l have put i've in
there myself"
The children came a-running. Mr.
Bear also hurried up and peered into
the basket
Isn't this strange" said Mrs. Bear.
Before anybody else could speak.
Mr.. Bear sat down heavily upon the
damp ground and clapped a paw
across the front Of his waistcoat.
1T isn't half a. strange as the way
feel" he howied.
Copyright, 1872. ~ Metropolitan
Newspaper Servies.s
New Britain herald., 1923-07-09
HEAVYWEIGHT GOSSIP

Salt Lake City, July 9-Negotiations
for the next heavyweight champion
ship battle between Jack Dempsey and
probably Harry Wills, negro, will be
opened with New York promoters
within the next few days. Jack
Kearns, Dempsey's manager announc-
ed here as he prepared to leave for
New York today.