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Evening star., 1923-09-09
Gibbs Comments on His Experiences
With the Prominent Men of America

a .hallelujah chorus from sixty Nor
mon maidens.
In Detroit, where I began my first
speech of the day at $40 o'clock in
the morning, I spoke down funnel
on the subject OF the Russian famine.
which was broadcast" to millions of
people late that night.
1 travelled thousands OF miles, and
In every smoking carriage talked
with groups of men who told me
thousands of anecdotes and put me
wise to every aspect OF American
life from the inside.
I was interviewed by battalions of
reporters, who received me as a
brother Of their craft. and never once
let me down by putting into my
mouth words did not wish to say.
They were mostly young college men
and, though hate to say 1t, a keener,
better-educated crowd, on the whole,
than the average of their kind in
English journalism.
I will record only one more OF the
wonderful things that happened TO
me as a representative of English
Journalism in New York.
On the eve of my departure, after
my second visit, a dinner was given
In my honor at the Biltmore. II
was organized by Mrs. Macvickar,
who has the organizing genius of a
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siders that his constant direct ex.
perience with careasses of animals
gave him his most valuable training.
n y X r
lIyIs next job, modelling ornament
i j for the Lincoln Terra Gotta
Works, supplemented this experience
by giving him an opportunity to work
strain in plastic form.
But not even prudential considera-
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tell them a few things they wanted
to know, or the things they knew
(better than did) but wanted to
discuss. was Mr.. Herbert Hoover.
for whom / have the deepest admira-
tion and respect, like all who have
met him. He came into my room at
the Lotus Club one day. unannounced
except for a tap at the door by his
friend and assistant, Barr Baker.
had just returned from journey, and
my room was Uttered with shirts.
socks. collars, and the contents of my
bags. He paid no heed to all that,
but sat back in an armchair and.
after some questions, talked gravely
of world affairs.
need not record here that conver-
sation had with him--the gist of it
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old he took up a claim in California
and went to ranching it. The rough
life suited him perfectly.
Arthur and GutZon were on neigh
boring ranches; and the former, find
ing himself in need of more income,
went to work with Borglun, helping
him both on the ranch and in the
studio. Gutzon was modelling ami
mails at that time, especially horses;
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Europe, as the only means OF saving
that civilization, with demobilization
OF hatreds as well as armies. and a
new brotherhood Of peoples after the
agony and folly of the war.
r!sked my popularity in making
speeches like that. I could have got
easy applause by calling upon the old
god Of vengeance against the Ger
mans. for at that time IN the United
States there was less forgiveness than
in England for all the evil and suffer-
ing caused by Germany. But though
aroused some suspicion, some hos
tility, on the whole American audi
ences listened to my argument with
wonderful enthusiasm and gen.
erosity.
I saw a distinct change of opinion
after my first visit q am not pre-
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and getting his first really funda-
mental instruction.
Shortly after his return to Cali
fornia he found himself so seriously
hard up that he had to go to San
Francisco to look for a job. All that
he could find was laborer's work
around the slaughter houses. It
was a fortunate accident that drove
him to this work. for Putnam con-
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Great Sculptor Of Beasts
Helped to Fame After Long Struggle

Arthur Putnam Starved and Worked in
San Francisco, Encouraged Only by Two or
Three Discerning Art Lovers-Even After His
Labors In Rome and Recognition by Paris
Salon. His Creations Were Crumbling in
Plaster-Two American Women Came to
Rescue-Honored in California Palace of
Legion of Honor
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but Putnam has never felt that he
was much influenced artistically by
that contact. though he himself had
also begun to paint and model. work
time.
The first marked interest in animal
sculpture that he recalls came when
he went to Chicago and saw Kemmy's
lions. He spent about six months
there, doing some work for KENNY
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Newspaper Writer Studies the PERSONAL
ties of Presidents, Cabinet Members and
Others Who Have Had an Influence Upon
Events During the War and the Period Follow
ing That ConAict-Pen Pictures of New York
Given and Other American Centers Observed.
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1fY lectures on the second visit
INI had nothing to do with the war,
except in its effects, and I spoke
entirely on the subject of European
conditions, always with a. strong plea
TO the United States to come In boldly
and throw her moral and economic
influence on the side or international
peace and reconstruction. From the
very first ! took the line, which
held with absolute conviction, that
Germany would be unable. after the
exhaustion of war, TO pay the enor-
nous indemnities demanded by the
peace Of Versailles, and that IL Ger
many were thrust into the mire and
went the way to Austria, Europe
would not recover from financial ruin.
At the same time I pointed out the
rights and justice of France, and
gave her view fairly and generously,
as ! was bound TO do, because of a
ny illimitable admiration of French
neroism. my enormous pity for French
sacrifice. my certain knowledge Of
French danger.
Ny argument was for economic CO.
oneration between the peoples Of
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IN a Palace overlooking the Pacific
Putnam's 2e0 bronEes are me
mortal to what an American boy can
do. although life deals him poverty
and physical catastrophe, and the
great public seems for years obiivious
of his genius.
Beyond, in bronze, sits Robins
Thinker" AT his feet is the golden
book, containing the names and burial
places of $500 California boys who
gave their lives up In the world war
the cup snatched away before it
reached their lips, and they great
heartedly consenting.
Between them. dominating Putnams
beasts and pendant to The Thinker"
sits Putnam's Gave Man" their biz
brother, half man, half beast. brood
ing in q mental twilight-of what
these perpiexing things can mean.
He is perplexed Gas is The
Thinker"), but we know that he will
not give up. because he has "the un-
dying fire."
$50 long as your courage endures
you will conquer. On the courage in
your heart all things depend. BY the
courage Of life it Is that the stars
continue In their courses. Only have
coursse!"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

looking back is not into utter black
ness, after all.
There are dark spots in the world,
but-and here is our hOpe-darkneSs
is not the law.
If | should stand upon soap box
in Madison Square and try to per-
suade you to hate, to torture help
less babyhOod, to destroy those who
differ with you in religion, to increase
the riches of the rich and the taxes
of the poor, to abandon hospitals and
orphanages, my very life would not be
safe.
No. my one chance of holding you
would be to enlist your sympathy for
the less fortunate-to tell you of
moonlight schools in the Tennessee
mountains, of Christmas plans for the
orphanage, for outings for crippled
soldiers, of free reading rooms, free
schools. charity chests, educational
work in prisons, and betterment-
Observation-Disclosures everywhere.
The moment | get up and begin To
abuse the unfortunate, that instant |
lose all sympathy from you.
Struggling Toward the Good.
Now, doesn't that indicate a general
trend?
Forget for a moment that we fail
sometimes to realize the dream, that
men in power are abusing it, and
some women are still more concerned
in the tint of face powder than the
welfare of the cooks baby
Grant that. But isn't the general
trend toward some pretty big things
Toward. for example, the good o.
our neighbor?
Toward a lessening of blindness
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

Gradually come huts gradually
comes a rough training in the war
like arts-and mark, these are pro-
tective arts. However murderous and
cruel, they have as their basis the
preservation of the crude commtn-
wealth.
Clothing, cooking, recognized rulers
these things follow. And finally
comes creed.
The Coming Of the Great Law.
The savage feels within him the
stir of some deathless thing that is
not at home here, that claims kinship
with the infinite He worships ALI
gators, the sun, fire, anything that
mystifies him. He builds cities, and
temples in them, he dances. sings,
letters, paints.
And then come the great leaders
and the Leader of them all. And
these tell him, still among sacrifices
and smoking incense and all the rem
nants of the old savage ceremonies.
that the true God is within, and that
His only law is love.
Slowly and painfully the man learns
his neighbours child. Perhaps per
to think, of his woman-his child
haps, thinks his fearful mind, love will
conquer where hate and the sword
fail. He saves the innocent girl baby
from death in the river, he cures the
broken limb, he builds a clean bright
airy home for the blind and the lame.
Where are we now after-what is
it?-seven thousand years of strug-
Cling in the dark, after two thousand
years of Christ?
Darkness Not the Law.
Well, not far enough. But the
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08

glorius sweep. That he himself is the narrow and
bigoted one never occurs to him.
We see our progress the instant we go far enough
back and begin with real beginnings But the looking
back not into utter blackness There dark spots
in the world, but-and here is our hope-darkness IS
not the law.
If l should stand upon soap box in Madison
Square and try to persuade you to torture helpless
babyhood to increase the riches of the rich and the
taxes of the poor abandon hospitals and orphanages
my very life would not be safe.
No, my one chance of holding you would be to
enlist your sympathy for the less fortunate.
Doesn't that indicate general trend toward some
pretty big things?
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-08
KATHLEEN NORRIS SAYS

We do get better. We
do move, however pain
fully and slowly, toward
the light. We make mis-
takes, we detour, we de-
lay. But even against
heavy handicaps, there is
gain.
The trouble with thou
sands of men and women
is not that they don't
think-but they think to
a certain point and then
stop short. And nothing
ever makes them think on
that subject again.
| know a man who con-
dennis all creeds and be-
liefS. all clerpymen. in one
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
MRS. J. r. ARMSTRONG

After months Of hopeless suffering
Mrs. j. f. Armstrong died Saturday,
Jan. 20, at her home in Spring Valley,
of cancer.
For year or more Mrs. Arm
strong has known that she must soon
die. She directed her remaining days
to that end, bravely and with open
eyes facing death, yet living as long
as she could, for she loved life and
her family and friends. She talked
freely of her approaching death, and
if ever anyone was ready to die She
was prepared. Her friends and fam
lily were also prepared, yet the end,
expected as it was, is shock to all.
She will be greatly missed by all,
especially by the church and societies
to whose progress she devoted much
Of her Astounding vitality and vigcr
before her last illness. Her bereaved
family have the sympathy of all in
their irreparable loss.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
at the house and at the Congregation
al church, and were largely attended.
Burial was made in River Falls ae-
cording to her wish.
Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong have lived
in Spring Valley for twenty-five
years, being among the first to settle
in the growing village; during all
that time Mgs Armstrong has taken
a prominent part in all the village ae-
tivities until the last couple of years.
Spring Valley Sun.
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kINNICKINNIC

Mr.. and Mrs. Sharp took their chill
then to st. Paul the last OF the week
for medical tleatr,ent. They are now
home convelescent.
II is hoped that new class will be
organized in our Sunday school Of
Tie younger women. An ideal teach
er is waiting for suen q class. There
are teachers and a hearty welcome
for many more children as well as
adults in the Sunday school. The
home without being well founded in
scripture, truth has heavy and need
less handicap.
The get together social was ideal.
We are no longer saying that former
days were better than these, for when
cur people wake up, things go. Home
and borrowed talent gave US a rare
program.
Mrs. Vera Johnson left Wednesday
for St. Paul where she has employ
ment.
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SOUTH MARTELL

Another good community meeting
was held on Friday evening. The
principal speaker was Prof. Rusy
from Ellsworth, who also gave num-
Der of selections on the banjo. Ed.
Howe from Ellsworth gave a short
talk on oil. Then the oyster supper.
Miss Olga and Clifford Rice attend
ed a party at the A. S. Barg home
Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. j. Messing and
Moraine and Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lund
spent Thursday with Christ Ness and
family at st. Paul.
George Austrian marketed stock at
Ellsworth Monday.
O. NJ. Evenson brought home new
corn-cutter machine last week.
Rev. L. K Aabelg attended the
funeral of Prof. Johnson at St. Paul
last Wednesday.
Miss Birdie Albertson is in st. Pau
taking treatments for her knee, which
has been troubling her all winter.
Mrs. AL. Anderson, our teacher
continues to go back and forth to hel
home at Marteli.
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PRESCOTT

julius Knoblauch has the contract
to fill the ice house OF the Farmers
Creamery Co, Of Prescott.
A number of old tjme friends spent
last Thursday afternoon in celebra-
ton Of NJ, r. DilRs birthday anniver-
s5ry. He is 81 years cd.
Major Horace Rice, formerly a
Prescott boy who had been stationed
in Germany for several years, and
who married a girl from that country,
visited with his sister, Mrs. Ell. Lese-
rlan OF this city last week. Major
Rice Is militia inspector for parts of
MINES ota and Wisconsin. His bride
accompanied him.
Several of the farmers in this Vi
entity shipped their tobacco last week.
The price averaged from Sc to 15e
per pound.
3. J. Bet1ell Of this city has IN
stalled a stitching machine in connee-
ton witt his cobbler work, to keep
up the demand in his business.
Bills are out announcing Mask
Ball at the Opera House Feb. 9Th.
Liberal prizes for homemade cos
tunes, and the music, will feature
the ball.
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in the near future.
MIR. Karges attributes the grand
success of Messrs. Parker and Lord
in 1897 and of Messrs. Crabtree and
Ramer in later years not only to the
individual enterprise and ability of
those gentlemen, but also to the
splendid cooperation Of the people of
this community, who gave them en-
cou1agement and support at every
turn. He says that this same spirit
will put the schools of this city
through now, and urged all present to
be prepared to get behind the move
ment.
Dir. C. A. Dawson then reported
the financial matters of the Rod &
Gun Club, showing how the money of
the organization had been profitably
spent in bringing back the Waltonian
sport on the Kinnickinnic, and in 9TH
err things along conservation lines.
The Doctor advanced gripping argu-
ment in behalf of outdoor sports in
general and fishing on the Kinnic-
kinnic in particular, as a great moral
influence in the lives of the youth of
this community.
Professor Davidson-well, you all
know Dave. His Norwegian dialect
story of the Norska who murdered
two Sweeds, confessed to his coun-
tryman sheriff, and was later releas-
ed when the Norwegian register of
deeds couldn't find any law allowing
a bounty on Ole's kill; together with
a few "reminiscences of fishing trips
with Professor Goble and DR.. Daw-
son; closing with testimonials show
ing remarkable results obtained from
cures recommended by Bob ,Hurd,
kept the audience in constant uproar
of laughture.
Professor Stratton following with
clever and amusing series of car
icons which illustrated his career as
a fisherman, starting with his first
trip, his first catch; his first exper-
fence with the fly and sketch show
ing detected returns after later trips.
From this he took up the conservation
matter, showing first how he recalled
his early singing of Michigan, My
Michigan" wherein the allusion to
"Saganaw's whispering pines" he
said, was all bunk, as Saginaw at
that time jevcn was as barren of
whispering pines as it is now, owing
to the disregard of the future by the
lumbermen. And the cruel devasta-
ton of Michigan's forest also took
away the wild life, and emphasized
the need of cooperation in all conssr-
walton movements. After a sketch
of the deserted farm along the trail of
ruthless land sharks, Mr. Stratton
concluded with a prophetic sketch of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
CLIFTON

The members of the senior class,
of the Prescott high school, we've en-
tertained at the Henry Bohlken home
Sunday night.
Miss Anna Anderson of st, Paul
spent the weekend with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Keichler enter
tanned about fifty guests at a pro-
gressive card party Friday evening.
Mr.. Henry Eggers and Mrs. Henry
Bohlken received the first prizes and
Mr.. w. L. Goodwin received the con-
ISOLATION prize.
Rev. Haar visited at the William
Zehnder home Tuesday evening.
The Misses Lena Frank and Vera
Belters, spent Sunday night with Lii
liam Bohlken.
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MRS. d. j. DILL


Mrs. D. j. Dill widow of the late
Col D. j. Dill of Prescott, died at
her home in chat city Saturday morn
ing, Jan. 81
Death resulted from injuries re-
ceived when she fell on the ice a
couple Of weeks ago. Mrs Din was
rs years old. She will be sadly mis-
sed in the community where she was
50 dearly beloved and highly respect
ed.
Funeral services We're held at the
home on Orange street Monday, and
the remains were laid to rest in the
family lot in Pine Glen cemetery,
overlooking the Father of Waters"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
BELDENNILLE

Mrs. Cooke is here from Mondovi
on visit TO her sister, Mrs. A. RAM
berg,
Mrs. Geo. Heacox visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ned Beardsley, Thurs
day.
The Sewing Cilcle meets with Mrs
Fred Heacox Thursday, Feb, 8. A
picnic lunch viii be served.
The next meeting of the C. Clut
will be Saturday evening, Feb. 10
Program committee, T. B. Eaton, ]
H. Clonts, and j. w. Maier.
Fred Heacox and l.. j. Larson were
in st. Paul on business Monday.
Harvey Beardsley was home over
Sunday from his mill at East Els
worth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01

himself at the Pearly Gates, wide
spread wings carrying him to st. Pc
ter with his River Falls Rod & Gun
Club membership card confidently
presented for admission; bgrdened
with combination harp and bait box
and armed with rod and line to fish
along the Stygian shores.
The musical features of the enter
tainment We're exceptionally we'll cho-
sen and greatly appreciated. The or
chestra, under leadership Of c. A..
Smith, gave several well rendered Sc
lections. Miss Nina Colwell gave two
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01

splendid vocal solos, and male quar-
tet, consisting of Messrs. Lou Scho-
mer, Lowell and Winnifred Bird and
NJ. Heebink, gave numbers that were
heartily applauded. Duets by Misses
Heidbrink and Hoeser were repeated
~ and urgently encored.
AT the conclusion President Shop
ard thanked those who had contribut-
cd to the program and expressed the
appreciation of the Club for the large
attendance, and announced the regu-
lar meeting OF the Club, which is to
be held Feb. 8.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
OAK GROVE

Miss Eva Ray spent the past week
visiting relatives in River Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edw. Marks spent
Friday in River Falls.
Carl Reeck spent the past week in
st. Paul, with relatives.
Mrs. Joe Wussler and baby spent
the past week at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Huppert.
Miss Edna Hendrickson visited
Miss Agnes Ray Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
VIKING

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Han
son, Saturday, Jan. 81, 1928, a son.
Mrs. B. Stark of Martell is caring
for mother and baby.
Services next Sunday evening.
Harvey Elefson,, who has been
quite sick, is better at this writing.
Ben Hovde and Gust Sampson OF
River Falls, with their families visit
ed with Mrs. H. Gilstad Sunday.
Mrs. H. Gilstad and son, Sam, visit
ed relatives in River Falls a few days
last week.
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5000 90 PER MONTH

Agents wanted by old established
oil company to sell high grade linz
Of oils and greases at wholesale pric,
es TO consumers on commission bas-
is. viii give exclusive territory in
your vicinity. For particula write
p o. Box CTS, Minneapolis, 4ainn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
MISS JOSEPHINE PuRFEERST

Miss Josephine Purfeerst, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Purfeerst
CT Donegal, died at the Peoples Hes
pital Friday, Jan. 9th, at the age Of
% years. Funeral services were held
Monday morning from st. Bridget's
Catholic church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01

Something New-Keep a bottle of
Bakers Cough Syrup on hand for
that attack of asthma, bronchitis,
cough or colds, hoarsness or sore
throat. Hundreds of satisfied users.
On sale at the Rexail Drug Store,
River Falls, and many other leading
drug stores in Wis. and Mimi, includ-
ing the Medical Block, Red Wing,
MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
MRS. MARCIA A. PROCTOR

Mrs Marcia A. Proctor died at the
Rome of her daughter, Mrs. Frank
johnson, Monday Jan. Goth. Funeral
services were held today. Interment
at the Prescott cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01
CLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED

Wanted to Buy-Infants' bed, must
be in good condition; also large sec
ond-hand rug, 9x12 preferred. Must
be in good condition. Call Mrs. Julia
HeaIy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01

What Time Is 1t? The River Falls
telephone exchange answers that
querie on an average of 184 times a
day
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-02-01

FORD TOURING CAR-1914 model,
in first-class condition; newly paint
ed; good tires. 500 takes it. Harry
d. Weydt, phone 1892, River Falls.
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If YOU have a used car for sale, or
any other article, list it in The River
Falls Journal Classified AID. columns.
Cottonwood chronicle. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1917-current, 1923-06-29
Avoid Habit Of Worrying.

Worry Is form Of friction. The
task Of the expert In life is to run
his machine with the maximum Of ac-
tivity and the minimum Of friction. If
he stops or slows the machine. be-
cause he cannot otherwise deal with
the friction, then life has beaten him.
The general human tendency is to stop
friction by, partially stopping the ma
chine-espsc.ally after what Is loosely
called success" has been attained
Real success in life Is the full smooth
running exploitation Of the whole ma
chine with daily satisfaction to the me
chanic. And nothing else Is real sue
cess In life.-Arnold Bennett.