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The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
CHAPTER XIV
A Minor Casts Half a Vote.

March came in like neither a lion
nor lamb, but was scarcely a week
old before the wild ducks had begun to
score the sky above Bronson's slew
looking for open water and badly
harvested cornfelds. Wild geese, too,
honked from on high as If In wonder
that these great prairies on which their
forefathers had been wont fearlessly
TO alight had been changed into a dis
gushing expanse of farms. Colonel
Woodruffs hired man, Pete, stopped
Newton Bronson and Raymond Simms
as they tramped across the colonel's
pasture. gun in hand, trying to make
themselves believe that the shooting
was good.
This amt no country to hunt in"
said he. did either of you fellows
ever have any real duck shooting?"
'The mountings," said Raymond.
"air poor places for ducks"
mot big enough water" suggested
Pete. "Some wood-ducks. I suppose2"
"Along the creeks and rivers, yes.
seh," said Raymond. but nothing to
depend on"
Tive never been nowhere" said
Newton, except once to Minnesota
and-and that wasn't in the shooting
season"
year ago Newton would have
boosted of having "bummed" his way
to Faribault. His hesitant speech was
a proof of the embarrassment his new
responsibility sometimes inflicted upon
him.
II used to shoot ducks for the mar
ket at Spirit Lake" said Pete II know
Fred Gilbert just as well as I know
you. Blu. that's all over, now. You've
got 10 go so FIR now to get decent
shooting where the farmers won't drive
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prejudiced against seeming to give up
some old notions he seemed to have
oncel And the kids In school would
be prejudiced right. anyhow"
paw says he'll be on hand prompt"
said Raymond. "But he had to be
p'swaded right much. Paws proud
and he can't read"
Sometimes l think the more people
read the less sense they've got" said
Newton. Il wish / could tie dad up !
wish could get snakebit, and make
him go for the doctori"
The boys crossed the ridge to the
wooded valley in which nestled the
Simms cabin. They found Mrs. Simms
greatly exercised in her mind because
young McGeehee had been found play
ing with some blue vitriol used by
Raymond In his school work on the
treatment of seed potatoes for scab.
His hands was all blue with it."
said she. do you reckon. Mr.. New
ton, that it'll pizen him?"
did he swallow any of it?" asked
Newton.
4Ndn csiiU 4hNbCCnCt
Newton treasured Mrs. Simms, and
went away pensive. Jim Twins meth
DDS had already accomplished much in
preparing Newton and Raymond for
citizenship. He had shown them the
fact that voting. really has some re
lation to life. At present, however
the new wine in the old bottles was
causing Newton to forget his filial
duty, and his respect for his father.
He wished he could lock him up In
the barn so he couldn't go to the
school election. He wished he could
become ill-or poisoned with blue
vitriol or something-so his father
would be obliged to go for a doctor.
He wished-well, why couldn't he get
sick? Newton mended his pace, and
looked happier.
"I'll fix himl said he to himself.
what times the election, Ez?"
asked Mrs. Bronson at breakfast.
I'm goin' at four O'clock" said
Ezra. "And don't want to hear any |
more from any one"-looking at New
ton-"about the election. It's none of
the business of the women an boys"
Newton took this reproof in an I'M
submissive spirit. In fact,
he exhibited his very best side TO the |
family that morning, like one going on
! long journey. or about to be married
,ff. or engaged in some deep dark
dot
81 s'pose you're OF trampin' the
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copyright by The Bobbs-Merrin Company.

you Off. that 1t costs nine dollars to
send a postcard home"
81 think Wen have fine shooting on
the slew in few days." said Newton.
"Humph - scoffed Pete. II give you
my word If / hadn't promised the
colonel I'd stay with him another year.
I'd take a side-door Pullman for the
| Sand Hills of Nebraska or the Devils
lake country tomorrow-if l had
gun"
IF 1t wasn't for pasel Of things
that keep me hyeh," said Raymond,
I'D like to go. too"
"The colonel" said Pete, "needs me.
He needs me In the election tomorrow.
What's the matter OF your OF man,
Newt? What for does he vote for that
Bonner, and throw down an old neigh
bor?"
Il can't do anything with him I" ex-
claimed Newton irritably. Hes all
tangled up with Peterson and Bonner"
WELL" said Pete, "if he'd just stay
at home 1t would help some. If he
votes for Bonner it'll be just about
a stand-off."
lie never misses voter said
Newton despairingly.
Cant you cripple him some way?"
asked Pete jocularly. ''Darned funny
when a boy o. your age can't control
his fathers vote So longp"
81 wish / could votel" grumbIed
Newton. II wish I could We know
lot more about the school, and Jim
Irwin bein' a good teacher than dad
does-and we can't vote. Why can't
folks vote when they are interested In
an election, and know about the is
sues. It's tyranny that you and !
can't vote"
81 reckon" said Raymond, the con-
servative, that the od-time people
that fixed it thataway knowed best"
RATS !" sneered Newton, the icono-
clast. "Why, Calista knows more
about the election of school director
than dad knows
''That don't seem reasonable" pro-
tested Raymond. "Shes prejudyced, |
reckon, in favor of Mr.. Jim Irwin"
well, dads prejudIced against him !
-er, no, he hain't either. He likes
Jim. He's just prejudiced against |
giving up his old notions No, he |
hain't neither-I guess he's only
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SiIenced.

newly-married couple were enter
tanning their friends. and amongst the
guests was one whose continued rude
ness made him Objectionable to the
rest of the company. His conduct,
although almost unbearable. was toll
Grated for some time. until at supper
he held up on his fork piece of white
meat which had been served 10 him,
and in a vein of intended humor re-
marked. rs this pigT'
ITO which end of the fork do you
refer7" asked q quiet-looking man
sitting at the other end or the table.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
Children Cry for "Castoria +"
Especially Prepared for Infants and Children of All Ages

Motherl Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 30 years as a
pleasant. harmless substitute for
Castor Oil, Paregoric, Teething Drops
and Soothing Syrups. Contains no
narcotics. Proven directions are on
each package. Physicians everywhere
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

itching scalp and the dandruff is cor
rected Immediately. Thin, dry, wispy
or fading hair is quickly invigorated.
taking on new strength, color and
youthful beauty. "Danderine" is de-
lightful on the hair; a refreshing,
stimulating tonic-not sticky or greasy !
Any drug Standardization
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
GIRLS! A GLEAMY MASS
OF BEAUTIFUL HAIR
35-cent "Danderine" So Improves Life
less, Neglected Hair.

An abundance
Of luxuriant hair
full of glo S S,
CLEANS and life
shortly follows a
genuine toning up
Of n e 81 e c t e d
scalps with de-
pendable Dan
derine."
Falling h a 1 T,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
"DANDELIoN BUTTER COLOR

A harmless vegetable butter color
used by millions for so years. Drug
stores and general stores sell bottles
of "Dandelion" for 80 cents.-Ady.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

Algebra is said TO train the intel
lect, but some wonderful successes
never had 1t.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

A man at forty knows almost half
as much as he thought he know at
twenty.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

business it may limit our useful
knowledge.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

1t is well our faults are not written
on our faces.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
lam, II the TRUTH

The evil that men do lives after
them; the good is oft inferred with
their bones.-ShakespearN
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

polsons that reach every
part of the body. These
poisons ruin the complex
b ion and undermine
Y health. Constipation
brings on such ailments
asheadaches, bilious at
tacks, and insomnia
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
Health and good looks
the relUard of internal cleanliness

LEALTH and good looks go
l Inland in hand. IF you do not
keep clean internally. your looks
and health are undermined to-
gether. A clogged intestine breeds
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
WOMEN! DYE FADED
THINGS NEW AGAIN
Dye or Tint Any Worn, Shabby Gar
ment or Drapery.

Each 15-cent package of Diamond
Dyes" contains directions so simple
that any woman can dye or tint any
old, worn, faded thing new, even If
she has never dyed before. Choose
any color at drug store.-Advertise--
ment.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

A Standard for 90 Years.
AS laxative and blood purifier there
is nothing better than Brandreth Pills.
In use throughout the world.-Adv.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

Schools for scandal are also badly
overcrowded
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

health and vitality. Soon much
more serious conditions follow.
In constipation, say intestinal spe-
cielists, lies the primary cause of
more than three-quarters of all i'll
ness including the gravest diseases
of life.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07

recommend 1t. The kind you have
always bought bears signature Of
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-12-07
Laxativcs
Aggravate Constipation

Aggravate Constipation
Laxatives and cathartics do not
overcome constipation, says a noted
authority, butby theircontinueduse
tend only to aggravate the condi-
ton and often lead to permanent
injury.
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Physicians Favor
fabrication

ease a start. Adopt this habit of
internal cleanliness. Nujol is not
a medicine. Like pure water, it 10
harmless. Take Nujol as regularly
as you brush your teeth or wash
your face. For sale by all druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Soldiers In Hospital
Enjoy Auxiliary Gift

The River Falls Women's Auxiliary
of The American Legion recently con-
tributed to the bathrobe fund for the
World War ex-service men in the
tubercular hospital at Soldiers
Home, Milwaukee, and on Monday re-
ceived word from the Auxiliary de-
partmcnt secretary telling of the dis
tribution of the robes.
In her letter the secretary states
that Mrs. Macauley, state president
of the Auxiliary, had the pleasure Of
watching the boys select the robes,
and that they were very happy to get
them.
The local Auxiliary plan to get up
a Christmas box for the service men
who are in the hospitals. This and
other important matters are to be
brought up at the regular meeting
to be held in the Legion Club rooms
over Heinrich's store next Monday
evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Packed House Greets
School Style Show

Tn Tuesday of last week a programs
was put on by several of the depart
ments and organizations of the high
school,
The high school orchestra, under
direction of Mrs. Ross, made its first
appearance in public by furnishing
music for the program.
The first demonstration was put
forth by some of the children of the
second grade, displaying the kind of
work that is being done at this time.
The children of the fifth grade made
similar demonstration with the
same object in view. Ten boys of one
of Mr.. Klandrud's physical education
classes went through a series of set
ting up exercises, which demonstrated
the purpose and value of physical edu-
cation. Mr.. Johnson, principal of the
Ellsworth high school, rendered two
vocal solos. The girls of the home
economics department put on style
show under the supervision of Miss
Sewell who has charge of that de-
partment. The show was put en- in
the form of pagent. Miss Florence
Kelly announced each of the gil; as
she appeared for observation, with
little verses composed by Miss
Ethelyn Brown. Miss Alice Dunn
played the accompaniment.
The following accessories: fur neck
pieces, hats, sweaters, handbags,
gloves anC rarasols we 'e kindly loan
ed to US by the Stewart Mercantile
Company.
The high school assembly hall was
packed to capicity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Plum City Case
Occupies The Court

AS this is written Judge Thompson,
presiding over the fall term Of the
Circuit Ccclrt, is hearing the case of
Waldvogel of Plum City, charged
with the murder of Joe Zeilinger.
The court room was crowded to suf-
location, full third of the audience
being women and girls, many of
whome came early in the morning and
remained throughout the long ted
ious proceedings, afraid to leave for
fear of losing choice seat.
The case of the State VS.. Maurice
Meehan, charged with bastardy, is
being settled by the parties.
The case of the State VS.. julius
Gipford, possession of liquor, re-
suited in a 5000 fine for CLIFFORD, or
a six months term in Jail The other
case against Gipford, selling liquor,
was dismissed.
Ernest Falteisck, charged with vio-
lation of Sec. 1853, was found not
guilty.
J. Nelson, charged with having
liqrlor in his possession, was SEN
fenced to 100 days at hard labor in
the county Jail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Dogs Chase Deer
in Glen Park

Drastic measures are to be taken
by the Park Board to protect the
deer from dogs which have lately been
making a practice of invading the
enclosure and terrifying the animals
A notice published else where in this
paper, declares that dogs found an
noying the deer in Glen Park will be
shot.
To further prevent the dog menace
the fence around the deer yard l.; to
be strengthened so that dogs will be
unable to crawl through underneath.
At special meeting of the Park
Board, held in the City Hall Monday
afternoon, it was decided to plant
elm and Eastwood trees to replace
some of those which have died or been
blown down.
Next summer the City will have the
water service extended to include the
Lodge and kitchen and the animal
pens i'm the Park.
The Park Board is comprised CT
T F. w. Finn, chairman, Mrs. H. W.
Thompson, Mrs. Geo. Pratt, c. E.
Shepard and E. E. Buck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Legion Men Out
For Radio Set

The members of A. H. Fletcher
Post, The American Legion, are now
working for radio receiving set, to
be installed in their club rooms over
the c. F. Heinrich store.
To secure the radio the Legion has
contracted to get new subscribers or
renewals for the ST. Paul Dispatch or
Pioneer Press, and all who are now
taking either of those papers, or who
plan to subscribe for them, are asked
to give the Legion o boost by placing
their orders through some member
CT this post. Notify Ben Deiss, DR..
Kalk, Howard Crawford, Jess Symes,
or Stan. Morse and your subscription
will be called for.
There was a splendid attendance
at the Legion's Thanksgiving ball,
and the organization wishes to ex-
press its appreciation of the support
given. The music, furnished by
FLANDERS orchestra. was eficallent,
and the boys were delighted with the
general satisfaction expressed by
those present. 1t is the aim of this
Post to always provide the best talent
available whenever it sponsors any
public entertainment, so that when a
Legion event is advertised the public
can always feel assured of getting
it's moneys worth.
A complete set of new furniture
has been installed in one of the club
rooms the past week, and the place
is taking on a real inviting appear
ance.
The next regular meeting of the
Post will be held this evening. Pro-
fessor Dawson is to give an address.
All members, and those eligible, are
urged to attend.
Next Monday evening the Club
Rooms are to be turned over to the
Women's Auxiliary, for their regular
meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
To Sell Stock
Begin At Home

| "'Get acquainted with your neigh
Dor, you might like him-a slogan
made famous by c. j. Galpin, rural
life leader for the United States De
partment of Agriculture and 70 'mer
Badger educator, can be effectively
applied in the business side of farm
| ing by the man who thinks business
is rotten
That is the suggestion which W. A.
Sumner, of the Wisconsin College of
Agriculture, is offering to Badger
stockmen who have on hand surplus
of breeding animals. In following
the proven plan, first sell near at
home and then gradually spread out"
Summer urges prospective advertisers
to heed the merits of the country
weekly.
1t may increase a mans feeling of
Importance to advertise extensively
and sell hogs, or cattle, or grains to
folks a thousand miles away" OBJ
serves Sumner. "But so many times
the most profitable market is the un-
seen one on the next farm or in our
own township, or our own county.
One of Wisconsin's very best markets
for quality livestock and grains is
Wisconsin"
He belives that doubts and ques
tions upon the "market-at-home first
idea" which may arise in the minds
of breeders can best be answered by
asking another question, pertinent
ones, too "Have you ever tried to
sell your neighbors ?" "Could you
you not afford to sell at lower prices
to your neighbors than to bother with
all of the letters and other CORES
rondence necessary to complete deal
with a man 1000 miles away" "Why
not give your neighbors chance to
see how ngGch better your stuff is
than their own"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Reese Again Cops
State Title HonorS

Harry Reese, son of Mrs. Elizabeth
Reese of this city, has again won
state title honors as a football coach
At Alexandria, Mimi, he turned out a
team that was rated as one of the best
high school squads in the Northwest.
This year his Watertown, s D., high
school gridders won the state cham
pionship, and last week trounced the
fast Cretin high, ST. Paul, team q
to 0.
Harry gained his football Nex-
perience at River Falls Normal, and
his success is rejecting great credit
upon this institution as well as upon
his own ability.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Fargo District Wins School Grid Battle

The Fargo District football team
defeated the Gertrude school eleven,
coached by Soil, on the Fargo grounds
Tuesday afternoon of last week, 6 to
@.
Real snappy school spirit was
shown by the rooters, who checred
their players with yells and songs
which they had made up in school.
Both teams displayed lots of pep
and despite the fact that neither squad
had had much practice, they put up
a very clever and exciting exhibition
The two teams will meet again this
week, and a large attendance is ex-
pected.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Trinity Guild Bazaar

In planning its annual bazaar the
women of Trinity Guild, (Episcopal)
have made arrangements for several
interesting features. The food de-
partrnent will, as usual, be under the
supervision of Miss Spalding and
Mrs. Biddick.
Mrs. H. B. Vlieland has charge of
the parcel post table, which assures
the patrons there a nice variety of
parcels.
The needle work committee with
Mrs. F. N. Fuller as chairman has
been working for several weeks OH
unusual and pretty articles suitable
for gifts at this season.
The sale will open Saturt. Y. Dec
s, at one o'clock p. m. in the lobby
of Hotel Gladstone.
The Episcopal church women Is k
your good will and patr mage both at
this sale and in all their other enter
prizes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
New Sire Heads
Arden Farm Herd

Geo. C. Sherman & Son have pur-
chased for their herd sire an. M
Rag Apple Fobes," grand champion
at the Mcleod county, Mimi, 1922
fair.
The two nearest dams of this sire
have 7-day averages of 31-47 los.
butter and 1885 lbs. milk. His
sire has a long list of high record
daughters, including one above 81
lbs, and IA above 20 lbs. He is from
a 81 ID. daughter of Homestead Jr.
De Kol, the sire of seven daughters
with 80 to 1855 lbs. records.
Rag Apples sire's sire has fifty
five A. R. 0. daughters and is the
sire of Iowana Sir Ollie, grand cham
pion at the National Dairy Show,
1919. The next sire, Canary Paul, is
the sire of Adar Lawn Canary Paul
grand champion at the National
Dairy Show, 1920.
The dam, 31-lb. cow, is by a son
of Deutchland Sir Pontias Rag Ap-
pie and Pontiac Caliope, a 24-lb.
daughter of Hengworld De Kol.
Sherman & Son have also plrchas-
ed some well bred cows, carrying
type and capable of high production
One of these cows has a one-year
record of 920 lbs. of butterfat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Local Bowlers Play
at Hastings Tonight

The fourth game of the Hastings
River Falls bowling series win be
rolled at Hastings this evening. asst
week Hastings took the lead in the
series by winning a close match here.
The series now stands two to one in
favor of the Gophers.
Richard Smith won the Thankspiv-
ing turkey and H. Moline the goose
at Busby's alleys. Greg. is now Of
fering as Christmas prizes Alb.
turkey for the most 200 scores, a
goose as second ten-pin prize, and a
duck for the high number of S0-or-
better seven-back scores.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Neiehbors Join In
Old Time Charvarii

Tin pans, bells and auto horns, not
to mention the cheers of the multi
tude, greeted Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hall, newlyweds, at their home in the
town of River Falls Monday evening
when a large gathering of neighbors
and other friends came to greet them
with a good old-fashioned charvari.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall acknowledged
the salute, and the party all joined in
bounteous luncheon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Local School Needs
Shown In Letters
From State Supt,

The following two letters from
State Superintendent of Schools John
Callahan point out forcibly the needs
of this school district, especially in
the matter of a new building. The
first letter, as shown in the date-line,
was written after the 1922 inspection;
the latter after this years inspection.
The facts contained the ein are well
worth the earnest consideration of the
people of this District.
Comment on Report of 1922
April 8, 1922.
Mr.. Walter Sutherland,
Clerk of the Board,
River Falls, Wisconsin.
My dear Sir:
/ have the report of Nc. 5. nj.
Thomas of this department who spent
March 81 visiting your high school.
/ am very much pleased with the
statements made concerning the con-
dition in which the supervisor found
your senior high school. The or
ganization in the senior high school
is very commendable. 1t was found
that your faculty was cooperating
we'll and your principal was doing eff
fective work in caring for individual
differences and getting a splendid
spirit of cooperation on the part of
his faculty and also excellent atti-
tude toward work on the part of the
pupils. The pupil initiative was re-
ported as excellent. A business like
atmosphere prevailed throughout the
senior high school. The work of Mr..
Mason both as an organizer and as a
teacher is most commendable.
/ want to commend favorably the
directed work that was being done in
the library and also the provisions
that are being made for serving "A
noon day lunch to the pupils of your
high school at so reasonable cost.
One of the things the supervisor
observed was the fact that it would
not be long before you would need to
give attention to building problem.
Year senior high school will seon be
overcrowded, particularly so ash am
informed the normal school is gradu-
ally eliminating the senior high school
work from the normal school. II
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