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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
MILLIONS LOSE BILLIONS
IN MAIL FRAUD SCHEMES

"A million gullible Americans year
ly lose billion dollars in money and
property in mail fraud schemes"
Horace j. Donnelly, acting solicitor
for the Post Office department, in
formed the recent convention of in
vestment bankers.
There is no end to the variety of
schemes used to extract money from
foolish people. Mr.. Donnelly told
how thousands of women had paid
10 cents for 10 yards of silk thread
in answer to an advertisement that
they could get 10 yards of beautiful
silks for making shirtwaists."
The female of the species, however,
was no more gullible than the male,
as thousands of men put up $18 for
a dozen quarts of rye gllain chat is
the dry grain of rye wheat in the
belief that they were getting rye in
the liquid form.
The oil business, however, !ias prov
ed the greatest field for fraud. IL
Fort Worth, Tex, alone, Nj, Donnally
said, 500 men engaged in The sale of
fraudulent oil stock have taken from
the public more the $100,G0G ,0H0 in
the last two years. The Post Office
department has more than 100 criri-
nal cases against promo DIS at Fort
Worth, Tex, AMI hundreds of other
promoters abandoned their opera
tons before they could be reached
with fraud orders.
at is amazing" said Mr.. Donnelly,
that so many people in this age are
willing to he duned, but their desire to
get something for nothing or
for little seems to overcome all eff
forts to protect them. So strong
held Ll-s the crook on his victim IN
many cases that the department IS
severity condemned by the latter for
putting the swindler out Of business,
the dupe still believing the false pro-
misses of riches would ultimately be
fulfilled"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29

Lutheran church here from their sup
per and sale were $21S.
The Prescott Pavilion Association
will hold no more dances until next
year. Their last dance was the Mask
Ball.
The |. 0. o. F. Boosters held a
Thanksgiving ball at their hall today,
The High School Fair given at the
opera house by the pupils Of the
school last Friday evening was a sue
cess in every way. Nearly 5000 was
taken in from the supper and pro-
gram The amount will go into the
Radio fund.
The Board of Trustees of the Pine
Glen Cemetery Association met last
week and raised the annual tax from
$1.O0 to $500 and the perpetual csre
tax from $25 to $35.
Notices of the annual meeting of
the Prescott Bridge Co. are being
sent out to the stockholders. \ meet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
ROADS ARE LAID
BUT NOT YET MADE

After describing The reds in TINS
vicinity which the Highway Conmis-
sion anG thu legislative commiltee
have designated to be added to the
state trunk system, the Criir3, Valley
Sun puts a cruel damper on raised
hotes by calling attention to TIE fact
that there are no funds available to
make any improvements over these
routes.
1t is characteristic of the brand of
politics which control this state that
plenty of excuse can be found fo'
the expenditure of funds on commits
lons. INVESTIGATION jaunts and so
forth, but when it comes to financing
essential projects there is alwav0 .
handy excuse for postponing it onto
another administration.
Tt is tho Same brand of economy
that some people practice with their
buildings and machinery when thew
delay upkeep and repairs until the
property has to be replaced "a
triple the cost, or undoaded onto
someone else who has the brains and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
CHERniA

Mr.. and Mrs. John Dusek and Mr..
and Mrs. Gotrim Dusek and families
spent Sunday at the Mike Goodrich
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Cobian spent
Sunday at the John Cobian home in
Clifton.
John Faltesiek entertained rela-
tives from Minneapolis Saturday and
Sunday.
MRS. Victor Johnson is spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Kordovsky.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Cobian and family
and Miss Sophia Cobian were enter
tanned at the Joe Graetz home Sun
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
INCOME TAX FORMS
WILL BE SIMPLER

The Bureau of International Rev
enue announces a revision and simpli-
fication of Form 1040-A of individual
income tax returns. This fern Is
used by more than 100000 individ-
uals-approximately 70 per cent OF
those who file income tax re-u'ncs.
1t is used largely by wage-o2rners
and individuals on salary, and Is
confined to those whose net income is
$4,000 or less a year. The new
form as simplifed will be confined to
a single sheet H"~etof""n 1t has
consisted of six pages, and was v
puzzling to great many making re-
turns. The bureau announces that
all those who file income tax returns
for the year 1923 will receive through
the mails copy of the new form,
also a copy of Form No. 1040 Tor net
incomes of $4,000. These new forms
will be available January /, 1924, the
first day of the filing period on II
comes earned during the calendar
year 1928. The filing period extends
from January 1, 1924, to midnight
March Is, 1924
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
PRESCOTT

Union church services OF the
Methodist and Congregational church
es were held last evening at the
Methodist church. Rev. Towne of the
Methodist church preached the ser
mon. An orchestra assisted at the
services.
There will be Farmers and Wo-
mems Institute at Prescott Jan. %
and 80.
Rev. Mr. Eglin of Hudson, who has
been holding services at the Episcopal
church for the past 10 years, preached
his last sermon last Sunday His
health condition has caused him to
make the change. Rev. Mr.. Chard
of Hastings will succeed him. The
members of his parish and other
friends regret to have him give up his
work here.
The receipts for the st. Paul's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
ANGEL HILL

Emil Cernohous aid George Wirth
mctored &C the city Friday.
John Wcoley span, the first of last
week at Hammond.
MIR. and Mrs. Lon Lindengerger
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mer-
riman Wednesday night.
VIM. Baumeister Of Hudson called
here one day last week.
VIM. Fidler called at the Wooley
home Sunday.
Gordon Cernohous has been on the
sick list a few days.
George Wirth and Harry Merriman
motored to Saltwater Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Filkins entertain
ed Mr.. and Mrs. John Haddow, Mrs.
Armstrong and Claude Roberts in
honor of their son Roberts birthday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29

on Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cernohous and
family spent Sunday at the Emil
Iernohous hcme.
Mr.. and Mrs. All. Filkins motored
to the city Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29

the Isl Wisconsin cow testing associ-
aticns in 1923. In 1921 a. j. Cfamer
reports that about 1900 cows were
sold for daily purposes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29
the gumption to do the work.

Cow testing pays. Nearly 1900
dairy cows were sold by members Of
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-29

ing is to be held at the Opera House
in Prescott on December s.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Big AIRSHIP
DRIFTS ALONG
AFRICAN COAST
Seine Hone Is Expressed For
Saving the Crew of
French DirigibIe

Paris, Dec. 2l-(By the A P.)-
There appeared this morning to be
some hope of saving the French dir
giblc. DiXmudc, which with 80 Off
GERS and men aboard has been drift
ing helplessly for three days over the
Gulf of Gabes on the \)rth of Africa
and over the interior Of Tunis
Although news received in Paris
has been sparse the latest advices
said that the great airShip had drift
ed well inland and taking north
westerly direction was lowering with
in 80 miles of Medium.
Military authorities are reported
to have prepared fair landing
pace in case the ship was able to
scend Automobile headlights
were said to mark out the spot dur
ing the night A strong force of
troops was also present.
Success fully accompanying three
day fight to Insalah, southern Al
gicrs. the DiXmudc Friday afternoon
headed eastward for Tunis. Her
gasoline supply ran low and it was
necessary to put her on one Of her
six motors She then began 10
drift, sending out distress signals
that put in motion all French units
within call and all garrisons in the
Tuns district.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
KIWANISCLUB
OBSERVES DAY
Xmas Program Features Club
Luncheon Today

The kiwanis club observed Christ
mas today at the regular weekly
luncheon.
Father Stag, chairman of the day,
introduced Rev. S. +. Halfyard. who
talked on the Significance of Christ
mas. Louis GrambS of the Bismarck
High School talked upon Prairie
Breezcs,' the high school annual,
stating that support of as many peo-
pie as possible by the purchase of Il
copy of the annual was asked. He
told of the prizes won in contests by
Prairie Breezes" and pep, the
high school publications, and said
the school is endcavoring to raise the
standard as high as possible
Christmas songs were sung under
the leadership of Spencer Boise, and
Mrs. K. A. Tracy was the accompan-
list. I
Five birthdays were celebrate d
Dr.. c. +. Stackhouse was informed
on by Ed Cox; s. W. Corwin by C.
Bertsch Jr.. DR.. Brandt by DR.. Arm
son, J. p. Melton by r. l.. Moule, A.
p. Lenhart by ". II. Webb.
The attendance prize. donated by
Eric Thorberg. was won by King
Cole.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
FAMOUS ROLE
OF MAY ROBSON
Will Appear in Characterize
ton in ''ReiuvenatiOn of
Aunt Mary"

At last the requests for May
Robson in The Regeneration of
Aunt Mary" have been answered
and this famous star is to appear
Wednesday night at the Auditor
ium in her most fascinating role.
Those who have seen Miss Rob-
son as Aunt Mary" have Hinged
to see her again and those who
have never seen her in this Won
derful part are counting the days
until she comes 10 satisfy THEN
longing
Aunt Mary has one weakness
and that is her fondness for her
nephew Jack" and his hair
breadth escapes keep the dear old
soul on the qui vive most Of the
time but Aunt Mary" is one in
dividual wh5 holds the reins firm
and can surmount about any OBJ
stacle.
"The Regeneration of Aunt
Mary is a play Of sterling qualit-
les not an over drawn situation ir
it. and all the comedy is sparkling
with genuine wit.
Boys and girls form a large part
of the production the singing
playing and dancing being the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
TABERTPR0BER
IS ARRESTED
IN FLORIDA
Indicted in County in Which
He Charged He Was
inundated

Palatka. Fla. Dec. 81 &C. II.
kennorly, member Of the state legis-
lative COMMITTEES that invest gated
the death Of Martin Tabert Of Nun
ich. y. D., several months ago has
leon indicted on IA charge of drunk
encs 5 and disorderly" conduct by the
Taylor county grand jury, it became
known here today Much of the leg
islativc investigat on centered about
T"ylo" county in which is located
the Florida headquarters of the Put
nam Lumber company for whom
Tabrit was working as IA leased con
Wet when he died The indictment
grows out Of trip made by Mr..
Kcnnerly, another member OF the
legislative committee and several
newspaper men to Clara. Florida, for
the purpose of locating Tsbert's
body These two members of the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
TELLS LIONS
OF HIS TRIP

Olbclt A. Olson told the Lions
club, at the regular weekly luncheon
today, of his recent trip to West Vir-
GINA and his inspection Of the gas
fields there, aad the effort by him
and others to interest West Virgin
ians in development of oil properties
in the Northwest
A high school representative spoke
10 the Lions Of the efforts of nigh
school students in pub $ h in
"Pla;re Breezes," the high school
annual, and asked support
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
FOLEY PILLS BRING RELIEF

FOLEY PILLS are the best | have
tried. Ny kidneys work a lot better
since ] received your generous offer"
writes John ". Brogan. Adams,
Mass. FOLEY PILLS are a diuretic
stimulant for the KIDNEYS and
while being taken close attention
should be paid to the diet. Avoid
sweets, pastry, statchy foods, al
coholic drinks, tea and coffee. Drink
plenty Of good fresh water. and keep
the body warmly clothed. Refuse
substitutes.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
HaZeltOn Man
Is Appointed
|. O. O. F. Secretary

Grand Forks, Dec "a B. A. Fab
o. Hazclton. has been appointed
grand secretary OF the Odd Fellow
order in the state OF North Dakota,
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death last Friday of Donald McDon-
aid Of Grand Forks
Mr.. McDonald's funeral was hello
here today. The Odd Fellows had
charge Of the services at the grave
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

Works, the Electric Light Plant.
the Telephone Company, Barker
Bakery, Northern Produce, Wealth
err Bureau and The Tribune Print
ing Plant. The first trip will he
to the Gas Works, this "trip will be
made on Wednesday afternoon, the
boys will meet at the Post Office at
200 o'clock. and from there go to.
the Gas Works. Scouts. Pioneess
and Comrades will make these trips
together.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
NEGROES HELD.

Jackson, Miss. Dec. "a Two ne
grocs are under arrest, another is
being trailed by officers and Bolton,
Miss, is without marshal because
a shooting affair at freight train
on Saturday night in which Ollie
Lancaster was killed.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

ward Strah, Regain; Christ Barsch,
ilaen; Mrs. Chris Heidenger, Kuhn;
Mrs. John. Hoffman, Forbes; Mrs
O. r. Ayes, Menokin; Mrs. Philip
Giese, Judson; Fred Rosen, Wood
worth. Birth---Mrs. Harry Vase
naar, boy, Hensler.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

largest ingredient used in the re-
juvcnating process, which is such
a wonderful success.
Augustus Pitou. Inc, takes es-
pecial pride in having suita able
setting for his distinguished Star
and perfection is the word for his
efforts this year.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Bismarck HOSpital

Admitted-Walter Glum, Glencoe :,
Mrs. Eva kastinko, Max; John Dock
tor, Bismarck; Freddie Kruger, Gar,
rison; Israel Trasta. Kintyre; Dor
othy Colgrove, Stanton; Miss Ruth
Peterson, Ryder. Discharged-Ed-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Spring Is Here?

j. b. Saylor reported today that
he had seen a gopher hopping
across the road, unmindful of his
usual habits of ALTERNATING during
the winter time.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Is COnyaleScinp

| The two nieces of Mrs. w. a.
Hughes OF Seventh street who
have been attending school here
are convalescing from an attack
OF the measles.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Get Sentence

Bruce Merrill, who pleaded guilty
to violation to the liquor laws some
time ago, was sentenced to 90 days
in Jail and fined 500 by Judge COT
fey Saturday.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

North 500, who has been In st.
Alexius hospital since October,
suffering from the effects OF a dis
located hip is still in a very criti-
cal condition.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
Bismarck Bows

There will be no meeting of the
PIONEERS this evening. XMAS
Eve.
During XMAS vacation Edula-
tional trips will be made to the Gas
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
IMPROVING.

Mrs. F.. B. Strauss who entered
the st. Alexius hospital Saturday
with a very severe cold is reported
to be improving.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24
CITY NEWS
Marriage Licenses

WHTTIuKe IVVHSVS
Gust II. Hein!e, Lincoln Valley,
Sheridan county and Willaheima
Ehness, Baldwin; l.. Lyness. ami
Nora Link.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

committee reported upon their re-
turn that they had been inundated
BY armed men at Clara.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1923-12-24

: Critical Condition
Jack Laufte, conductor on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
'Ponjola," At Trianon, Is Story
 Of Woman Who LiUed As 4 Man

She went into the Rhodesian gold field alone-with just one purpose in mind.
 This girl, <once the idol of London, left behind her everything that could connect her with her scintillating past.
 She went in with eyes open, for she knew that she was going into Q mans world--a world of hard-fisted, heavy drinking, depressed and mo- rose men--a world where no decent girl could live and remain decent.
 Disguised as man, she plunged into this veritable hell upon earth. where men worked. fought and drank with no thoughtsof the morrow.
 And as a man she worked. and fought with these hardened charac- ters of the veldt, that she might save "her man" from the curse of that arid land-ponjola, the poisoning oral-destroying drink of the flot- sam and jetsam that lived it's mo- notonous life beneath the torrid Af rican sun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
LITTLE MINISTER AT CAPITOL TODAY
Book Week At Theatre 0h- served With Presenting Bet
 ty Compson Play

Such delightful book and picture is "The Little Minister" that the Cap itol management several months ago booked it in for Book Week" here. knowing that it was one book and play that would certainly meet with the approval of everyone, and the in terest aroused in the movie fans of this city regarding this offering has proven that the management was right in it's selection for Wednesday and Thursday of this week.
 Never has Betty Compson ever ap- peared to better advantage than in "The Little Minister, and the sup porting cast around her is all that could be asked for, and the directors and producers of the film are to be congratulated on bringing into the film the book in it's entirety, for most assuredly the picture has lost none of the charm that the book had, book are perfectly reproduced in the ! lecture.
 "rhe Little Nfinister" will only be .}own at the Capitol Wednesday and thursday, and the management Urges everyone who has not seen it to take advantage of the two days .sshort ren and see this charming NJ lay.
 e For Friday and Saturday, the Cap i ol offers Norma Talmadge in "The
 ew Moon," a love story of old RHs- }-'a '. that fairly sizzles With action i "d thrills, giving Miss Talmadge a faare to display her charm and ex C iioual acting abilities to advan-
 ra. as well as witness her most ! ffshed performance in two reels,
 iesl she does most creditably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
TX PRINCE ENDS. LONG SEPARATION
!. .aurited With Family At Gels After Being Apart For
 Five Years

2 isF.S N6v. -13.-(Br Associated ess )-l'he. former German crown l ince, his wife. Princess Cecilie. and taeir cbild9en made happy dinner f-artye tonight, this being the first complete reunion of this branch of the Igohensollern family in more tan five years.
 F'redericf William who traversed ae 400 miles from the Dutch border Y5automobile, drove up to the castle .ft 6 o'clock. The autumnal dusk had fallen over the hills and the castle gates were only dimly lighted so that the small crowd of townspeople who had been waiting all afternoon had but fleeting glimpse of the newly arrived neighbor.
 Frederick William hurried into the inner court, where Princess Cecilie, herstwo daughterse and youngest son were awaiting him, and the party Immediately retired to their living quarters. %
 Three cars brought the former German heir and his followers to iOels.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
..,tsrrEnsoN; COVERED wAGoN-
SPEAKS AT OPELIKA

oPELIKA. Ala. Nov ,1S.-(special Leased Wire 1.-The Historical so- ciety of the Alabama Methodist con- feren6e, Methodist Episcopal church. south, met Tuesday night in the auditorium of the First Methodist church of 'Opelika preliminary to the formal opening of the annual con- ference "Wednesday morning. Numer- ous committees are meeting.
 Dr. c. Fl. Motley, president, in- troduced the speaker of the eve ming. Peter Brannon, of the depart ment of archives and history of the state of Alabama. The subject of Mir. Brannon's address was the in fluence of religion on the pioneer development of Alabama. MT. Bran non traced the various religious movements in Alabama, starting at the religious ideas of the original Indian inhabiting the state.
 Officers elected by the society were: c. H. Motley. Montgomery. president; M. M. Holt, Marion. vice president: E. F. Flowers. Montgom- cry, treasurer; Peter Brannon, Mont gomery. secretary curator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
'':';=j s::,::=j @ss- TODAY'S 'is' i's1 CALENDAR
AT THE THEArREs

AT THE THEATRES Jefferson-Anierican Legion play Good Night Dad"
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville, news reels and comedies.
 Loew's Bijou-Loew's vaudeville and feature pictures.
 AT THE MOVIES Strand-Percy Marmont in If Winter Comes"
 Trianon-Anna Q. Nilsson and James Kirkwood in "Ponjola." Galax-Wesley Barry in "The Prin- ter's Devil" : ca, .ct,a,pit,q2ll-,Retty compsoR in 'Grhe Rialto-Dustin Farnum in Buck ing the Barriers" and comedy. Royal---"F1ghting Blood" Odeou-"The santa Fe Trail" rincess-Douglass Fairbanks in Shooting Through"
 CURRENT EVENTS Rotary club inspection and lunch at the Phillips High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LoEM.s BIJou

Baby Sylvia Froos, child prodigy, who is appearing this week at Loew's Biious under the auspices of the Octavia White Home. has received an ovation SO far at every performance, and promises to be the outstanding feature of the bill, for the remainder of the. week. There is also another headline offering, the Dance Frivoli- ties" starring Ed and Miriam Root, with eight terpsichorean artists, who are being enthusiastically received at every performance, along with such acts as that of the trio. Newport, Stirk and Parker, also the Aronty Brothers. daring athletes, and the comedy skit, "A Letter From Home," by Al Friend and Jack Sperling. Viola Dana, in "Rouged Lipe." the Merto classic. is adding to her many Bir- mingham admirers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14


 This is "Ponjola" Cynthia Stock leys stirring, exciting story of South African gold field life, now showing at the Trianon. The showings both days, Monday and Tuesday, have drawn large crowds and it is expect ed that they will continue large dur ing the remainder of the week.
 Anna Q. Nilsson enacts the great est role of her career in this First National picture. Other popular players in the cast are James Kirk wood, Fully Marshall, Ruth Clifford, Joseph Kilgour, Edwin Sturgis, Claire Mcdowell, Claire Du Brey and Ser
 How much is woman's hair worth?
 Miss Nilsson says s9,5O0.
 That was the price she received before she would consent to have her curly blonde locks cut in order to play in "Ponjola," in which she enacts the leading role. that of a young woman who cuts off her hair and maSqueradeS as a man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-14
MOORE CASE POSTPONED
Former City Official To Face Charges Wednesday In Judge Forts Court.
 Hearin0 heforA J1dpe William F.

Fort of the case of George c. Moore. former street commissioner, indicted on a charge of embezzlement which was set for Tuesday. was postponed until Wednesday. Moore was dis missed from the service of the city last January after charges had been filed against him. The case was orig inally set for October !.
 No decision was reached Tuesday in the hearing before Probate Judge J. P Stiles, in which relatives of the