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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
WHERE THE NORMAL SCHOOL
STUDENTS COME FROM

The Normal School Office gives out
the following information regarding
the sources of their enrolment:
The graduates of 104 high schools
are represented in the student body;
River Falls So, Ellsworth %, Hud-
son 10, New Richmond Is, Roberts Is,
Baldwin IL, Elmwood IL, Mondovi
IL, Spring Valley IL, Maiden Rock
IL, Menomonie 10, Durand 10, Cum
berland 9, Stanley 7, Osceola T,
Downing z, Barron 6, Prescott 5,
Glenwood City 5, Colfax 5, Amery 1.
Shell Lake A, Wausaul 4. Three each
from 13 otner schools; 2 each from
- orher schools; each frcm 40
ether schools.
Twenty-Five students entered the
Normal School on first grade GER
tiicates or upon county training
school credits.
Thirty-eight counties contributed
students as follows:
Pierce 1914, st. Croix 95, Polk 81,
Dunn 90, Barron 20, Buffalo IS, Pepin
IL, Chippewa IL, Bayfield, s, Wash
burn 8, Marathon 5, Trempealeau 5,
Burnett 4. Three each from four
other counties; two each from seven
other. counties; one each from fourteen
other counties: seventeen from other
states.
The enrolment by classes is as
follows:
Third Year Seniors 81, Seniors 1S2,
Juniors 240, H. S. Dept, Elementar.y
Rural Course and Special Students 40.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
THE PIERCE co. FAIR

In attendance this years Pierce
County Fair was most certainly the
biggest ever, the attendance on both
days totaling 10000 people. Friday
was the banner day, but despite rain
and poor roads, large crowd turned
out for the opening. This years at
tendance exceeded by many thousands
that of any previous year in the his
tory of the organization.
The association had arranged bet
ter entertainment than has been Of
cred there for good many years,
and the patronage certainly demon
strates that it pays to put on a good
show.
Two Ford touring cars were given
away by the Fair association, Mar
tin N. Johnson of Beldenville re-
ceived Thursdays prize, and Kenneth
LaGrander, town of Ellsworth won
out on Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
Parish Sunday
School Convention
Next Sunday

The first convention of the Eng
lish Lutheran Parish Sunday school
institute of River Falls and Ellsworth
will be held in the Armory at River
Falls this coming Sunday, Oct. Z.
The institute meeting will con-
sist of three sessions-morning,
AFTERNOON and evening. At the
morrsng session, which opens at
1890, the Sunday sermon, approp-
rate to the occasion, will be given
by Rev H. P. Grimsby of Minneapolis,
president Of the National Sunday
school association Of our church body.
Music at the morning session will be
furnished by the Ellsworth Engllsn
Lutheran congregation.
At the afternoon session there will
be talks and papers by workers IN
the River Falls and Ellsworth Eng
lish Lutheran Sunday schools. The
purpose of the afternoon session will
be to acquaint the public in general,
and particularly the parents of the
Sunday school children, With the
method of organization of the Sum
day school and the principle OF the
graded system of study, and to dis
cuss some of the problems pertaining
to Sunday school work. Rev. Grims-
by is author of the whole series OF
books used in the Sunday school and
will be with us again at the afternoon
session.
The music, both instrumental and
vocal, will be supplied at the after
noon session by the children Of the
Sunday school. The program in the
afternoon will begin at 2 o'clock.
At the evening session Rev. 0. s.
Reigstad, also of Minneapolis, will
give an address on Sunday schools
and the Need of Religious Education"
Music for the evening program will
be furnished by talent from the River
Falls English Lutheran congregation.
The evening session will begin at
7:45.
The public in general is invited to
this institute meeting and as many
as possible are urged to attend all
three sessions. The parents of the
children in the Sunday schools are
urged particularly to set. this day
aside for the good Of the future con-
gregation.
Those living outside Of River Falls
will kindly bring along basket lunch.
The River Falls aid will furnish
coffee and cream. The armory pro-
vides spacious and convenient quar-
Iers for the meeting. The money
received in the offerings will be used
to defray the expenses of the con-
vention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
NATIONAL GUARD NOTES

Examinations were held during the
drill hour last Monday evening for
appointments to the various nom
commissioned vacancies. A futher
examination will be made next Mon
day evening, after which one SER
gent and two corporals will be ap-
pointed.
The dance which was scheduled for
Friday evening, the 9Th has been
postponed for one week. Save your
money and on the 18th turn out and
hear the "Kinnickinnic Blues" played
by Little Pierp's "Kinnickinnic
Originators." It's bear.
Sgt. Baker and Pvt. Russ have
made application for appointment as
End Lieutenants in the Officers Re-
serve Corps of the Army. 1st Sgt.
Richards has received word that his
application has been approved by the
Commanding General of the 9th
Corps Area, conditioned upon his
passing an examination to be given
by Major Lee Sunni of Eau Claire,
Wisconsin. 1t is thought that these
three applicants will all take their
examinations at the same time, prob
ably about November l st.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our relatives,
neighbors and other friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown us in
our sad bereavement, and especially
to express our appreciation of the
many beautiful floral offerings. We
also thank the quartet and the organ
list for the beautiful songs and music
rendered, and the pastor, Rev. A. L.
Rustad, for his kind and comforting
message.
Mr.. Christ Hanson
Eta Hanson
Grace Hanson
80 Roy Hanson
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
DIAMOND BLUFF RALLY

The attendance at the Diamond
Bluff church school rally, last Sunday
afternoon, was very gratifying. The
church was filled with local people
and with representatives of the
schools of the West end of the county.
The local superintendent deserves
much credit for the splendid manner
in which all of the preparations were
made. A great deal of interest was
shown in the topics under discussion,
and the reports from the schools rep
resented indicated that aggressive
plans of work are well under way
for the coming year. Everything
indicates that we are entering upon
great year in the church school work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
MRS. CHRIST HANSON

Mrs. Christ Hanson died at the
Peoples Hospital in this city Sept.
81, 1923, after lingering illness of
about year. She was not confined
to bed more than four days.
Karen Johanna Hanson was born
in MEDIUM, Norway, January "a,
1864. She came to this country with
her parents and two young brothers
when she was five years of age. They
settled at Menomonie, Wisconsin.
Four years later they moved to Mar
tell, Wisconsin, where she grew to
womanhood.
She was united in marriage Novem-
Der Is, 1883, at Tacoma, Washington,
to Christ Hanson, and shortly after
wards they moved to Lakeland,
Minnesota. Four years later they
moved to River Falls, Wisconsin, and
had resided in this vicinity ever
since.
Mrs. Christ Hanson will long be
remembered in this community as she
was always willing to lend helping
hand in case of sickness and trouble,
as hers was kind and loving nature.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
husband, Mr.. Christ Hanson, two
daughters, Misses Eta and Grace,
and son, Roy, besides hut of rela-
tives and friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CHURCH SCHOOL RALLY
AT ELLSWORTH SUNDAY

Next Sunday afternoon, the third
of the series of county church school
rallies will be held at the Ellsworth
Methodist church. The schools OF
the central part of the county are
especially invited to send representa-
tives. These rallies are for the de-
nominations.
3:00-Deyotiona Mr.. Egan, Ellis
worth.
3:15-Children' Week. Irma
Armstrong, River Falls, Supt. Child
ren's Division.
S:30LThe Home Department,
Mrs. N. A. Johnson, River Falls.
3:45-Church School Standards,
President j. P. Jacobson, River
Falls.
Roll Call and offering for county
church school work.
4:05-Music.
4:10-The Community Teachers
Training Class. Laura E. kellar,
River Falls, Supt. Educational Divis-
ion.s
4:25-The Father and Son Ban
quet. /. Rev. c. E. Brenneman,
Prescott. 2. Prof. H. A. Davee,
River Falls.
4:45-Benedietion
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our kind neigh
bors and other friends, and Donald's
little friends, for their sympathy and
the many beautiful flowers sent us in
our time of trouble. We wish also
to thank the quartet and the organist
for the beautiful songs and music
rendered. We wish also to thank
our pastor, Rev. A. L. Rustad, for his
comforting message.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. N. Wiger
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Fidler
Florence Wiger
Raymond Wiger
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
HOW TO IMPROVE OUR TIME

We have an eight-hour working
day. Most of US sleep eight hours
day. What are We doing with the
other twenty-four? The Public
Library affords splendid oppor-
tunity to make good use of our leisure
time. The habit of reading is good
one. There's much truth in the say
ing, "Tell me what you read and |
will tell you what you are" The
reading rooms of the Public Library
are open every evening from seven
to nine, except Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
TREAT FOR WAR CRIPPLES

The Women's Auxiliary of the River
Falls American Legion Post will send
contribution of jam, jellies and
fruit cookies to the World War Vet
erans' hospital in Milwaukee next
Tuesday, Oct. 8.
Anyone wishing to add to this con-
tribution is requested to leave arti-
cles at the Bjerstedt & Benson store
or at Kulstad Bros before that date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
HOSPITAL MEETING

The general meeting of the Peoples
Hospital association will be held on
Tuesday, Oct. 16. There should be a
large attendance at this meeting as
matters of vital interest to all are to
be brought up.
A number of favorable replies have
been received from the letters sent
TO the various social organizations of
the city asking for contributions to
the hospital fund.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS

An open competitive civil service
examination for the position Of
clerk-carrier in the River Falls post
office will be held here on Oc:. 20,
commencing at a. m.
For application forms, and further
information see Mr.. Earl Hunter,
secretary, local board OF examiners,
at the River Falls postoffiee
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CHAS. HOOKING WINS
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT

The horseshoe pitching tourna-
ment held the first day of the Pierce
county fair, was almost exclusively a
River Falls affair, the Ford axels
used as stakes and the hoe with
which Bro. Doolittle prepared the
courts" being about the only fea-
lures foreign to the City Hall "links."
Charlie Hooking had a walk-away
winning every game. A. w. Stiles
was second, and ]. l.. WATSON and
C. n. Wiger divided third money.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
THE MAC DOWELL CLUB
Tuesday Evening, Oct. 9
Program

Program
American March Anne Arnqulst
Hail Columbia
Paper on American patriotic & Ma
tional Music Mrs. B. Cheney
Star Spangled Banner----------Solo
America My Country Judge Arm
quist and Wife
America the Beautiful -------- Trio
Battle Cry of Freedom Geere
Columbia the Gem of the Ocean,
Quartette
The Flag Without Stain----Judge
Arnquist and Wife
The Battle Cry of Freedom Quarterte
Current Events Miss Howell
Community Singing led by Mr..
Geere.
Mrs. Wadsworth,
Chairman and Hostess.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04

Spring Valley won both of the
Pierce county Fair games, winning
from Durand Thursday II to 0 and
from Red Wing on Friday, II to Z.
The Red Wing game went II innings.
Jim Carolan of this city twirled a
great game against Red Wing, after
bad first inning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
PIE SALE

The Home Culture Club will hold a
pie sale at the Stewart Mercantile
Co. store next Saturday, Oct. 6 fer
the benefit of The Peoples Hospital.
A grand opportunity TO get your
Sunday pie, or come in and ret
piece of pie for 10c, with free coffee
served by the Stewart Mercantile Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
CHICKEN-PIE DINNER

The South Fork Ladies' Aid will
hold a sale and chicken-pie dinner
in the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday,
Oct. 81.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04

Be sure to see my list of homes be-
fore yor buy. S. L. Krauth.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
WHY JOHNNIE LEFT THE "OLD HOME FARM"
(By Joseph w Reichert, Chilli Wis.,

Johnnie bought himself pig with he had earned
her well and lots of tricks she learned
But Nellie to be hog and finer there were few
Then father sold that hogand kept the too
Next Johnnie got little calf in for hoeing
the calf the calf loved him. born;
But calfe to be a IS all good calfes do,
Then father sold that and kept the money too
Now Johnnie little but father loved his pef
So Johnnie left the old home farm and struck out for himself
Said Johnnes pa day, Il often wonder why,
like the the city is their
at always will be me- continued Johnnies
at though how ungraeful these kids
When Johnnie heard what had said he bitter laugh
childhood days and Of that and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
E.. p. WEIGH, Official Tester.
ORGANIZE CALF CLUB HERE

T. Bewk Supt of University of Wisconsin, will
Calf Club in this vicinity ALI
get p WEIGH Mrs Fred Ham
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04
Report Of The River Falls Cow Testing Assn

Following report the River Falls Testing association TO
the thirty-day period ending September %, 1923:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-10-04

Mrs. Wadsw0rth,
Chairman and Hostess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
U. S. Should Adopt
Policy Looking to
Ultimate Peace u

Washington, July 6.-Adoption by
the United States of some definite pol
icy looking to the ultimate peace of
the world and rehabilitation of shat
tered financial conditions" was advocat-
ed by Senator Underwood of Alabama,
former Democratic floor leader in a
statement issued upon his return from
Europe.
I'VE seem to be standing in respect
to the affairs Of Europe" he said.
without a policy, without courage Of
conviction. without anything that goes
to mack man a man. or government
a government"
1t would not be necessary, he
thought, for the United States to en-
ter the League of Nations to fulfill it's
wartime pledges to aid in securing
the peace of the world" and he declar-
ed the International Court of Justice
held nothing that could either solve
or direct the difficult and dangerous
are paralyzing the onward progress of
business development in Europe"
He found more causes for war there
at present. he said, that existed in
January. 1914, and predicted that UNI
less the financial and economic condi-
tions abroad were remedied, they would
bring distress and disaster to our peo-
pie at home"
Mr.. Underwood made no reference to
domestic politics nor the possibility of
his becoming a presidential candidate,
which, he said before his departure for
Eurape, he would discuss upon his re-
turn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
Reichstag Meets to
Consider Question
Foreign Politics

Berlin, July 6-(By A. Pas the
Reichstag met today to decide wheth-
er it should open debate on the for
eign political situation or adjourn
for the summer recess, there was a
general expectation that Chancellor
Cuno would make a statement ex-
pressing the governments opposition
to active resistance in all forms in
the occupied territories.
The chancellor has been discussing
with Monsignor Pacelli, the papal
nuncio here, the situation that gave
rise to the Pope's expressed disap-
prevail of sabotage and violence in
the Ruhr. Herr Cuna, 1t is known,
strongly believes that Germany's
cause in foreign capitals can only be
weakened by such occurrences as the
bomb explosion at Duisburg last Sat-
urday and hence it was expected that
he would make a public condemna-
ton Of a course deviating so far from
passive resistance.
Whether the Reichstag would de-
eide to debate the foreign situation
next week. was uncertain, but 1t
seemed probable that inasmuch as
the government believes the present
time inopportune, adjournment would
be taken. At moment when Paris,
London and Brussels are particularly
concerned over the reparations ques-
ton. it is held here, Germany could
hope to gain nothing by discussing
the situation in her own chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
Poison Gases To
DESTROY ViDerS

San Antonio. Texas. July ga. P.)
Poisonous gases will be used in the
destruction of Texas rattlesnakes, ac-
cording to present plans of the preda-
tory animal bureau of the L. S. De-
partment of Agriculture. assisted by
the chemical warfare service Of the
Eighth Army Corps Area. Major
George NJ. Halloran, chemical warfare
officer of the corps. will begin expert
ments soon to determine which gas is
the most effective in killing snakes.
Phosgene generally is considered by
the bureau to be among the most fatal
to animals with respiratory systems
and will be tried first. Other gases
which may be used in the experiments
are chlorine. which asphyxiates, and
mustard gas, which scars or burns.
The preliminary tests will be conduct
ed at Fort Sam Houston, under the
plans.
1T is planned to ascertain through
the summer which gas is most deadly
to the rattlesnake. and when cold
weather comes and the reptiles have
gone to dens and alternating places.
to experiment on them en- massc," said
an announcement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
onares Will Entertain Sunbuned Boys Today Williams Field
'COLORED STARS
CLASH WITH HOuSER
CLAN TODAY At 3

After three days Of idleness the Mil
1ionaires will resume their schedule
this afternoon on Williams field when
they meet the Philadelphia Giants at
3 o'clock. Manager Houser was unde-
cided last night as to whom he would
start on the mound. It will probably
be case Of working all out and send
ing in the one that looks ripe"
In meeting the Philadelphia Giants
today the Housed men are stacking up
against . ball club with an impressive
number Of wins to its credit both at
home and since hitting the road. The
Star Taxis fell victims to the dusky
athletes last week and they left . trail
in other parts Of New England and the
provinces. The personnel Of the team
IL made UP Of some Of the eleverest
colored ball players In the country,
and are not to be confused with divers
other colored teams that are touring
the section.
In securing Backstop Larsen and In
fielder Flynn, Ben believes he has
greatly strengthened his outfit and
from now on it will be a different story.
Adverse criticism over the recent
string of defeats is to be expected, Ben
declares, but he asks the fans to note
that the season has just started and.
despite the stiff schedule mapped out,
he is confident that the win column
will be source of pride at the end of
the season. When one reflects what he
did in the college series after poor
start, there is ground for sharing his
optimism in this respect. Turn out.
fans, this afternoon and see the col
ored gents perform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
Bloodhound Testimony"
Depl0red by S. C. Judge

New Orleans, July 6-(By A. P.
MaiD -"Bloodhound testimony" saw
ors of superstitution. according to
Charles A. O'Neill, Chief Justice Of
the Louisiana Supreme Court, dis
senting from a majority opinion up
holding conviction for murder,
land is as barbarouG as witchcraft
itself" The court affirmed the con-
viction of Mitchell Davis of Franklin
parish, found guilty because it was
testified dog followed a trail from
the scene of the murder and brought
up at Davis home quarter mile
away, but the dissenting opinion of
the Chief Justice has won for the
defendant a rehearing of his petition
for new trial. Davis was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment.
"The ruling that snuch evidence is
admissible is contrary to the weight
of authority and is violative of the
fundamental right of an accused
person to be faced by and to cross
exmine the witness against him."
said the Chief Justice. 'In sense,
Of course, it may be said that the
bloodhound does not testify, that his
conduct is the subject of the testi-
mony merely as the circumstance
showing guilt Of the person trailed
by the hound. But this statement,
that the bloodhound does not testify,
Is only skin deep. The bloodhound,
in such case, is a supposed expert
witness, who cannot give any reason
for his expert opinion of the guilt of
the person whom he trails.
To admit such testimony is the
same as to say that testimony of
lockers on would be admissible ito
prove that human being with an
abnormal sense of smell trailed the
person on trial and pointed him out
as the guilty party even If the hu-
man being could not give any reason
for his expert opinion. The adj
ministration Of justice is a practical
affair.
"Some men put more credence in
weird. uncanny, unexplainable cir
cumstances than they accord to SIM
pie facts, and some have more faith
even in mediumistic messages from
planchettes and ouiji boards. The
So called bloodhound testimony be-
ing unexplainable, savors Of super
stition, and is as barbarous and
dreadful as witchcraft ITSELF"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-07-07
Postal Count to
Determine Cost

Washington, July 6-The postoffice
department is about to launch a
count Of mail to determine the aver
age cost of handling it with view
to readjustment, either of postal
rates, or of contracts with Transport
tation companies.
The count. which will begin in Sc
lected cities September 81 and end
October 20, will embrace the four
classes of mail.
1t is estimated that the cost of the
postal service is about $50O,000.00
annually and revenue from the sales
of stamps comes with in $65,000,000
of that amount Officials said today
it was hoped eventually to have the
postal service pay for itself. There
is a possibility, they said, that con-
gress may see fit to raise the toll
rates.