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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
BANKING BILL

.Assemblyman ]. G. Hanson has in
troduced a bill in the lower house
which would require the state treasur-
en-, under the direction of the board
Of deposit, in depositing state mon
les to give preference to those bank
ing institutions which have loans out
standing to farmers and farmers or
CARNATIONS for agricultural purpos-
es. Under the bill, the amount of
such preferred deposits would be de-
tcHmined according to verified sched
ules filed with the treasur 100 per
cent of such loans for one year; ~
per cent for nine months; so per cent
for six months and IS per cent for 3
months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
NO SEPARATE BARBER BOARD

The administration of the barber
law, regulating the sanitation OF
shops and qualification of workers,
will remain with the state board of
health, through action by the assem-
bly,. A bill to create a separate board
independent of the state health board,
was killed without debate.
Prior to 1915, BARRIERS were licens-
ed by seperate board, responsible to
no other state agency and with little
supervision of its work. Sponsors of
the present law, which vests control
in the state board of health, cite
that increased qualifications of work
ers and higher standards of santa
ton we've adopted. The barber divi-
sion of the board is supported by
fees, with inspectors covering the en-
tine state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29

the drys explained that they attached
little Importance to the measure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
SOUNDS MORE REASONABLE

Rumors from machine headquarters
at Madison, to the effect that Dahl
was to oppose Frear for Congress,
looked rather peculiar on account of
the fact that just previous TO the last
election Frear squeezed into the pro-
gressive fold in order to get under
Bob's wing.
1t now comes out that the willy
James knew what he was about. Lat
est reports have him slated for Len
roots toga to strengthen La Toilet
tism in the Senate.
Atty. Gen. Ekern, of couse, will be
handed Blaine's job; Dahl viii take
Frear's place, and Blaine-well,
Blaine will most likely have to go
back to honest toll, as it now appears
that he isn't sufficiently narrow nor
properly pliable to herd in Bob's
String.
The track will Of course have to be
prepared beyond preadventure of ac-
cident before Frear will enter the
race, for if he slipped up on this he
would be forevermore has-been. 1t
might be, though, that Bob can con
vince him that its the senate or moth
ing-and when it comes to convinc-
ing his underlings, Bob is there and
then some.
Casting out the discards and stack
ing the deck for the 1924 campaign
is providing interesting fodder for po-
litical fans, and no end of worry for
those who are sitting in the game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
ToR SECRECY CLAUSE REPEAL

The Severson bill providing for re-
peal of the secrecy clause to the Wis
consin income tax law was sent to
third reading Friday by the assembly
This measure, already passed in the
senate, was favored in the lower
house by vote of IA to 10.
With final passage of the secrecy
clause repeal in the assembly, Pro-
gressive Republicans in the legisla-
ture will have fulfilled one of their
principal pledges made in the last
campaign. There was not word OF
discussion on the proposal.
Senator II. j. Severson first intro
duced the bill to repeal the secrecy
clause in the 1919 session. Gov. Blaine
took an active hand in sponsoring the
proposal at the special session in
March, 1922, and again in the last
campaign.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
STATE
LEGISLATURE
C. E. HANSON RESOLUTION
THANKS UNIVERSITY
ATHLETIC COUNCIL

Assemblyman G. f. Hanson Of this
county last Thursday introduced the
following resolution, which was adopt
ed:
it. Res No. SO A.
Relating to coultesies extended to
members of the legislature by the
Athletic Council OF the University of
Wisconsin
Whereas, The Athletic Council of
the University OF Wisconsin, through
Mr.. L. E. Jones and Mr. Paul f. Hun
ter, has recently extended to members
Of the legislature certain courtesies;
therefore be- it
Resolved, by the assembly, the sen.
ate concurring, That the thank of
the members is hereby extended to
the said council and gentlemen for the
coult esies shown. Be it further
Resolved, That the members do
hereby compliment the players and
coach of the 1923 basketball team of
the University of Wisconsin, upon the
high quality of play and fighting
spirit exhibited by the team through
out the season just concluded, and
particularly at the recent games
which it has been the good fortune
Of the members Of the Wisconsin
Legislature to attend. Be it further
Resolved, That copy of this reso-
luton signed by the presiding officer
anu chief clerks of both houses, be
forwarded to Nj. Jones, Mr.. Hunter,
Coach Meanwell and each member
CT the team.
By MIR. c. E. Hanson.
Privileged, read and adopted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
BAR CHILDREN FROM STAGE

The barring of child actors from
Wisconsin theaters was favored by
the state senate Wednesday when it
engrossed the Titus bill to prohibit
appearance Of any child under IL
from the stage, unless with a special
permit from the industrial commits
sion.
Senator w. A. TITUS, Fond du Lac,
defending his bill, told how children
as young as 3 years, We're appearing
IN acts in Wisconsin showhouses that
often We're suggestive and entirely
unwholesome.
Senator Titus presented data pre-
pared by the industrial commission
to show the extent to which children
were exploited on the stage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
FAVOR THE OLD BAR

The return of standing bars to
Wisconsin saloons dispensing soft
drinks, was favored by the assembly
Friday by engrossment of the Mark
bill, removing restrictions against
maintenance of bars.
An amen lment to the bill, leaving
state regulation of screens, blinds and
stalls within the Severson prohibit
ton enforcement statute, was adopt
ed, IS to 81. With this restricting
amendment attached, the bill was
sent to engrossment, So to 80, after
indefinite postponement had been re-
fused, SO to 50.
While voting against return of bars,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
KHAN MASKS BARRED

Without opposition, the SENATE
Wednesday engrossed committee on
state affairs bill making it misde-
meanor for any person to appear in
public wearing a mask or other para
phernalia 70 conceal his indentity.
Violation Of the proposed statute
would be punishable by fine Of ST.
900 or. Imprisonment for six months.
This measure, aimed at the Ku
Klux Khan. is composite of bills in
troduced in the senate by individual
members.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
WOULD CURB "SHERLOCKS"

The Wisconsin senate Thursday by
a vote of Is to 13, engrossed bill
introduced by Senator Quick, Milwau-
kee, Socialist, which establishes rigid
licensing requirements for all private
detectives and prohibits their use in
labor disputes or in the investigation
of marital difficulties.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
BILL TO LICENSE "CHIROs'

The assembly Friday engrossed the
Miner bill providing for the licens-
ing of chiropractors and for their ey
animation by state board Of three
members. The board would determine
the fitness of applicants to practice
their profession and grant them Ii
censes upon passage of satisfactory
examination and payment of a speci-
fed fee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29
RECALL FAVORED

The senate Wednesday passed the
Hlf3elr resolution providing for an
amendment to the Wisconsin consti-
tuition to establish the popular recall
of all elective officers and judges in
Wisconsin. The vote was II to II.
Favorable action is looked for from
the assembly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-03-29

The English Lutheran society of
Ellsworth has voted to build new
church in that village, to be located
on Main street where f. Gerber's
shoe shop now stands.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
The Men Who Rise

Almost every day in American
life one hears the story of some mar
who started from the bottom of the
ladder, but has climbed 20 a TOP
position in the industrial word. Such
a one Is +. Edison White, recently
chosen president of Armour and
company, who went TO work at the
age of II on the killing floor of a
Pecris packing house. Now he is
one of the country's captains of
industry.
Only a comparatively few people
would have the organizing ability TO
make such an ascent as this. But
if everyone would show the same
devotion to his job, the same desire
10 learn and the same concentra-
ton on his work as such men as Mir.
White have manifested, vast num-
Der of people would rise To much
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
PAIR OF ROBBERS
NABBED AT
LAWYER, IOWA
Mason City Men Captured by Law.
Ter Marshal After Robbery
At Protiyin.
ATTEMPT TO FLEE
HALTED BY SHOTS
Proprietor of Restaurant Bound and
Gagged and Men Take Money
From Pockets and Register.

Lawler, IOwa--After thrilling
chase through LAWYER early Satur-
day morning, Ray Graf and John
Gerstrun, believed to be the men
who robbed restaurant ac Protivin,
were captured by Marshal Springer,
I. H. Green and Leo Green.
Graf and GerstrtIn, who lived at
Mason City, are said to have entered
the Kalisack restaurant at Protivin
at / o'clock Saturday morning and
bound and gagged w. J. Kalisack, the
proprietor. After taking $50 from
the PROJECTORS pocket, the mem
opened the cash register and took
the contents. They gave a glass of
water to Mrs. Klisack, who las IN
bed, and drove toward Lawler in a
Ford sedan said to be the property Of
Will H. Swellha of Mason City.
Mrs. Kalisack released her hus-
band after the robbers left and Mar
shai Springer of LAWYER was notified
of the robbery. At 3 a. m. the men
dIove into Lawler and the marshal
and Green brothers attempted to halt
them. Graf and Gerstrun tried to es-
cape but they stopped their car at
the Lawler bridge after the marshal
had fired two shots.
John Erbett, Howard county sher-
if, arrived here this morning and the
men were taken to the Cresco Jail.
The exact amount taken from the
cash register had not been deter
mined this morning. The men had
SS1 when they were arrested
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
Big Orchestra Desires Return Dat,

The Civic League of this city is in
receipt of a communication from the
Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra
asking for a return engagement in
Waukon the last week in May. This
is the high class organization that
gave two enjoyable concerts here two
years ago, the receipts of which ag-
gregated S2265, of which a surplus
of 5000 was given to the band. If Sc
cured again the excess receipts will
be applied to some civic purpose.
The return engagement should
meet with every encouragement, as
it is a great opportunity to secure
an unrivalled musical entertainment.
Waukon can well feel proud of the
fact that it is rated with first class
cities throughout the west, as places
of our size do not provide sufficient
support for an engagement of an
organization of the size and char
acter of the Symphony orchestra
Waukon Demo crat.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
PROHIBITION DID THIS
1t Turned One Iowa Liability Into a
Valuable Asset.

Des Moines, Iowa-How pro
hibition turned one of the state o.
Iowa's liabilities into an asset is tht
story brought to light by the an
nouncement of Chairman ]. Il
Strict, of the state board of control
that $4,000 in cash has been turned
back into the state treasury in rem
tai moneys received from the gov
eminent for the use of the ground;
and buildings which formerly com
prised the state hospital for IN
ebliates at Knoxville, Iowa.
In 1918 the state was appropriat,
ing biennially an average of $4,000
for the upkeep of the Knoxville hos,
pital, exclusive of large sums spent
for new buildings and Improvements
With the advent of prohibition the
need for the institution grew smaller
and smaller, until in January, 1926,
only eleven patients occupied the
spacious hospital buildings, and il
was decided by the board of control
to abandon its operation.
In June of the same year the un-
used plant was rented to the govern
ment for a war veterans hospital
and it was the money received in
this way that was recently turned in
to swell the state treasury totals.
Recently the former hospital site
and buildings were sold outright to
the government for the sum OF $780,
600. Six buildings and 800 acres Of
land were included in the deal.
In 1918 The hospital, then under
state control had 100 alcoholics UNI
der supervision. During the two
years following the adven: or pre-
hibition this number fell off to ii,
and the hospital was abandoned.
With the turning back or the S4O,-
900 rental money to the state, the
amount which it has saved from Its
various funds and revenues to $751;
600, according to J. II. Strict, chair
man of the board. 1t is the first tima
in the history of Iowa that a sum OF
this proportion has been returned,
he states.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
Taking Inventories

The early part of January is a
period which many business firms
use for making an inventory. For
many concerns that are operating on
close margin it may be an anxious
time, and they dread to total up the
figures that shall show whether a
years toll has brought gain or loss.
Inventories sometimes reveal start
ling results. Where concerns nave
lot of money locked up in mater
ials and merchandise, it is not pos
sible to tell whether it is making
money except through the figures of
carefully taken inventory. A few
cents lost all along the way may
mean that business that had SEEM
ed profitable is operating at loss.
Considering the marked advance in
commercial activity during the past
six months, it can reasonably be
hoped that the inventories of 1923
will be more satisfactory than those
taken a year ago.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
SOME TAX INCONSISTENCIES
On Land, Mortgages and Auto Lii.
censes Are Referred To.

A Buchanan county resident notes
the independence Bulletin Journal
who grew up in Indiana wants to
know why the grand old state OF
Iowa has such inconsistencies in its
taxation methods, and why the leg,
islature does not make an effort 70
remedy some of them. For instance
he says, Mr.. A may own a farm
valued at $4,000 and Mr.. B may
have $4,000 in money. Together,
they pay taxes on $4,000. Then
Mr.. B buys Mr.. AS farm, paying
the $4,000 in cash and giving a
mortgage to Mr.. A for the other
$4,000. Then the tax man get.
busy and the two pay taxes on a
total Of $4,000, taxes on both the
mortgage and the land, whereas they
have no more property than they had
before the sale. In Indiana, says the
local man, owner of the land pays
taxes only on his equity in the land
and the owner of the mortgage pays
taxes on it in the county in which
the land is located. The man who
bought the farm is held responsible
for the other fellows $4,000.
Another tax or license inconsistency
that is ridiculous is that on autos. A
man who bought a car few years
ago when they were higher in price
has to pay more than a man wao
has a brand new car of the same
make bought lately at lower fig
ure. This comes about through the
licenses fee being made up in part
of one per cent of the purchase
price. As some cars have dropped
several hundred dollars in price IN
the last few years and all of them
have dropped some, it is not fair to
the buyer Of a few years ago that he
has to pay more in taxes.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17
Woman Builds a Barn

Council Blutfs.-Ever since Eve
was gwen to Adam as companion,
woman has been considered the ade-
quate person to console man in his
adversities, to encourage him until
he surmounts his difficulties, to aid
him through life as a friend and adj
wiser, but Mrs. Goldie Hunt, has gone
one better than is expected of most
women when she completes the
building of large barn to house her
husbands cattle and horses during
the winter.
Mrs. Hunt commenced work on the
foundation of the barn some time
ago when it became apparent that
her husband could not spare the
time from tending to his twelve cows
and conducting his milk route.
From that time until last Thurs
day she received no help. On Thurs
day she commenced shingling the
structure and her brother, Bert Cole,
agreed 70 help her in order that she
could have the roof on the barn be-
fore the real hard winter set in.
While Mrs. Hunt is working OF,
the barn her husband rises at $3.50
a. M, milks his cows with the aid
Of his wife and starts out on his
milk round. When the milk is all
delivered the cows have to be taken
to pasture south of the Union Paci-
fic transfer and other chores attend
ed to until it is time to milk again
and then the city farmer must seek
his bed in order to be fresh and
ready for work again the next morn
ing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

Governor Kendall, knows and
most people know, that behind the
demand for a special session of the
legislature for code revision is the
idea that each one Of the l55@mem-
bers of house and senate will get
$1,000 additional pay, with a large
amount also for clerks, officers, and
attendants. While some of the
members earn it and are worth II,
that can not be said of all of them.
comments the Cherokee Chief.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

This office prints tags, cards,
blanks, folders, dodgers, receipts,
envelopes, statements, bill heads, in
vitations, wedding announcements,
packet heads, letter heads, auction
bills, catalogues or anything else you
may need.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

higher levels than they reach now.
Their superior intelligence would help
put production on a more efficient
basis, and improve living conditions
for everybody.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

A 40-inch reflector mirror weigh
ing half ton has been completed by
a Buffalo man.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

The Germans smoked $4,000, OOO-
900 cigarettes last year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1923-01-17

We do all kinds of job printing
For satisfaction try US.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-28
COLLEGE MEN ATTEND
ANNUAL HI-Y Dinner

The annual supper to local college
and prep school men was given by
the Hi-Y Club last night in the Y.
M. G. A. about forty attending the
affair. The dinner was served by
members of the ladies auxiliary of
the club at 6:30 after which Presi-
dent Fred Burbank welcomed the
college men who are now home for
their Christmas vacation.
Greetings from the various col
leges and schools were brought by
those present, among those to speak
briefly being: Claude So6eld for
Springfield Y. M. c.. A. College;
Milton MacWilliam and Louis Sea-
man for Cornell; Marvin Smith for
Massachusetts Institute of Technol-
ogy; Roy Nielsen for Cooper Union;
Douglas Fraser for Rutgers; Robert
Stark for Peddie Institutes; Carl
Peterson for Lawrenceville The
response to the greetings was made
by Ralph Sharp, president Of the
high school seniors and former Hi
Y president. Chris Jensen told what
the Hi-Y Club has accomplished
during the past year.
The speaker of the night was
General Secretary V. V. Roseboro,
who took as his subject THE Value
of a College Education.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-28
Perth Amb0y
Personal Mention

Miss Eda S. W. David, who has
been spending the past three months
in Washington, D. c., returned home
yesterday.
Miss Gertrude Browning, OF
Mountain Lake, is the guest of Miss
Sarah Fithian, of High street, for a
few days
A son, Robert Clayton, was born to
Mr. and Mrs. August Stehlgens, in
Neville street, recently.
Mrs. Ralph Cole and daughters,
Lois and Mildred. of T~ottenville, and
Mrs. Raymond Laing, of Metucheu,
were the guests of Mrs. G. r. Com
ings, of Gordon street, yesterday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Carman, of Washington
street recently.
Mrs. G. A. Solt, who recently I'M
derwent a serious operation at the
city hospital, has returned to Nher
home much improved.
Miss Edith Koch and Calvin Koch.
of Arlington. and Irving Stremlau, of
Meriden, Conn.,, were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Stremlau, of Rec
tor street, yesterday.
Harry Seigel, of Elizabeth, was
the guest of friends in this city, yes
terday,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-28
PROGRESS
FOR \. NJ. H. 4.
Over 1,100 Members Have
Been Secured to Date
Drive to be Pushed

Excellent progress is being made
in the membership drive of the Y.
M, H. A., and Y. w. II. A. me
reports made last night by commit
tees showed that more than l'loo
memberships have been signed up.
The captains and team workers are
still continuing their work ana II Is
expected that the drive Will De en-
tirely completed by next wednesday
night at which time a big rally is
scheduled to be held. Captains ana
workers, however, are requested To
make their reports to headquarters
each night.
Miss Marion M. Mintz, captain OF
the Girl Scouts, and David Gold
smith. senior patrol leader of Scout
Troop No. 2, are captains of then
respective organizations and VIII
take an important part in the drive
for Junior members. The out or town
drive is now under way and big re-
turns are expected from this ter
ritory which includes, Carteretf
South Amboy, Fords and Wood
bridge.
At the present time the office
force, consisting of Miss Ray Rab-
inowitz. Miss Catherine Hayes and
Louis Daitz, is busy filing the mem
bership blanks and doing other rou-
tine work made necessary by the
large number of memberships turn
ed in by the captains and workers
1t will likely be a week or ten days
before the new members cards car
all be classified.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-28
|. o. 0. F. to Have
Reception Tonight

Odd Fellows of the four lodges
In this city. with the members of
their families will join in celebrat-
ing Christmas at Washington hall
tonight with an entertainment, dance
and reception. There will be Christ
mas tree and each one of the chill
dren will be supplied with gifts from
the tree and there will be refresh
ments served. Dancing, viii follow
the program outlined for the ave.
ming and there will be good music in
attendance.
Invitations were sent out some
time ago to the members of the four
lodges that includes Lawrence No.
So. Valhalla No. 275, Hornet En-
campment No. 60 and Violet Re-
bekah Nc. Sc, and those who did
not receive theirs can gain admit
lance by applying to the committee
at the door who will furnish them
with the tickets,