davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Motor Clubs Map
Issued Too Soon

Brownie of The Milwaukee
Journal, writes to inform us that the
Wisconsin Motor Clubs map, printed
in our paper last week, is a bit pre-
mature.
'No map showing all Wisconsin
highways" says Brownie" with
their numbering has been issued or
approved by Madison. New markings
on maps mean nothing yet, for the
state has not yet completed remark
ing the highways. You can follow
one of the new highways on an early
bird" map-but don't try it by car"
Brownie" says that when de-
pendabIe map can be gotten up he
will have one available for the pub
fishers, without charge, but he will
not do anything about it until final
action has been taken by the state.
1t would therefore seem that this
paper, as we'll as several others that
published the Motor Clubs map, were
nisled in announcing that it was an
authentic map of the new highway
system, and we wish to call the at
tention of our readers to that fact.
Most of the new routes were un-
doubtedly given correct in the Club
map, but until the new markings are
made, and all routes definitely settled
upon, it is apt to be misleading for
anyone who might try to use it as a
guide on trip across any section Of
the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Pool Hall License
Refused By Council

The application of an out-oftown
man for license to operate pool and
billiard hall in the fremont block
was refused by the City Council
Monday night when it was learned
that the applicant had appeared in
bootleg cases in a neighboring city.
A lease had been negotiated and
the applicant had shipped tables and
other equipment here preparatory to
opening up for business, but it is
thought that he will abandon this
location since denied the pool and
billiard license.
This will give an opportunity for
carrying out the plans to extend the
Allard store through into this section
of the fremont block, an improve
ment that will be vastly more salts
factory to the community as a whole.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Local Dance Orchestra
Is Making A Hit

THE Kinnickinnic Originators, y
under leadership of Floyd Pearson,
and management of Al. Hawkinson,
are to show their wares at the
American Legion dance in the Ar
mory Friday evening, Feb. 90.
The personel is as follows:
Floyd Pearson, pianist
Reeve Thompson, saxaphone and
singer
Nick Wiger, saxaphone
Kenneth Close, cornet
H. Anderson, banjo
Al. Hawkinson, xylorhono and
traps.
The "Originators" have been put
ting in long period of practice and
have fast developed into the pro-
fessional class. Those who have
heard them at the smaller parties at
which they have played, praise their
music very highly.
They not only furnish the latest
and best in dance selections, but have
IN added attraction in song hits
sung by Reeve Thompson, feature
that all appreciate.
This community should give the
Originators every encouragement,
and as the Legion is putting on the
Feb. 20 dance on $3.50 basis with
the orchestra this will give River Falls
an opportunity to testify sincere in
terest by turning out large atten-
dance.
February 90 comes but once in four
years, and this, coupled with the
fact that it is to be the last dance
before Lent, should insure good pat
ronage at the Armory on that date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
cousin Kate" Coming!
Normal Class Play

Because of the fifteith anniversary
pageant which is to be produced in
June of this year, the date of the
Normal school senior class play has
been set for February 20.
"Cousin Kate" is charming little
three-act comedy in which Ethel
Barrymore, as Kate, and Cyril Maude,
as Heath Desmond, have starred.
Miss Ellen Hanson charmingly in
terperts the part that Ethel Barry
more has made famous, while Carol
Brown plays with equal ability the
character of Heath Desmond.
The action takes place in a rural
district of England at the present
day, and covers period of about five
hours.
The play offers a splendid opror-
tunity for the development of ut
mosphere, and character interpreta-
ton. The cast has been well select I'd /:
under Miss Schlosser's capable guild
ance, both of these qualities are
guaranteed.
The play deals with the old TRAN
gular love affair; but in this case
there is something different; for a
minister is involved. However, the
minister, who so nearly uusets things,
finally becomes the happy fourth and
all ends well.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Reno, The Magician
Appears Here Monday

For thirty-five years Edward Reno,
who will appear here on the Lyceum
course Monday evening, has been a
magician, and in that time has
travelled all over the world, including
India, Syria and Egypt.
Reno is constantly inventing new
things in magic and illusions, also in
foreign lands he picked up many
things not known to many profession
ais. Magic, like everything else, has
progressed with rapid strides during
the past few years. Never was there
better demand for up-to-date illu-
sions and sleight of hand than now,
but there is no room nowadays for
anyone who does not keep strictly
abreast of the profession.
Reno has the usual light parapher-
MALTA, but performs his tricks while
in ordinary evening dress, aud so
adroitly as to escape detection in
every case. In this respect he is a
wonder. He does things that seem
absolutely impossible of execution
without The aid of supernatural
agency. -
Not the least enjoyable feature of
Reno's performance is the running
fire of comment with which he enliv
ems everything he does. These frag-
mentary remarks are full of fun and
wit, with flash after flash of good
tempered satire aimed at himself or
his work. He is man of fine person
ality and engaging stage presence,
with keen mentality and an artistic
appreciation of the success he has
achieved in his profession.
In his performance he springs one
surprise after another on his aud
fence, keeping all in state of breath
less wonder and delight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Lease Ramer Garage
For New Armory

State Headquarters of the Wiscon-
sin National Guard has given its
sanction for the leasing of the Kramer
garage building on E. Elm street for
use as the 10th Ammunition Trains
armory.
The building is to be put into shape
for that purpose Immediately, and at
the expiration of the present lease
at the Jensen & Halstad building the
Guard unit will be transferred to it's
new headquarters.
This change has given rise to a
sentiment in favor of having the city
purchase the Jensen building and re-
model it for use as community
hall, in which may be housed the mu-
nicipil offices and perhaps the post
office, with the upper floor converted
into a big auditorium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Killer And Mother
Sent To Asylum

A coroner's inquest over the body
of Ida Evenson at Woodville Monday
resulted in a verdict to the effect that
the girl was shot to death by her
brother, George, while he was suf-
fering from insanity. 1t was an
nounced Tuesday that both George
and his mother, Mrs. Tobina Evcnson,
aged II, would be committed to Men
Jota.
The tragedy occurred at the Even
son home at Woodville last Thurs
day night, when the body of the )la'a
girl was found frozen stiff or the
porch. The brother cor Used to
shooting the girl and then beating
her head to a pulp.
The murdered girl, the brother, the
mother and another sister were COM
mitted to Mendoza last April. The
other sister. committed suicide in the
hospital and the remaining three were
discharged as cured last June. A third
sister, married and living in North
Carolina, came to Woodville to take
charge of the burial of the murdered
girl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Superior Cagers Win
From River Falls

In one of the hardest fougl battles
of the local season, Superior Normal
repeated in victory over the Red &
White basketecrs In the return game
here last Friday night.
At the end of the first half River
Falls led by two points, 1412. In
the second period Cleberg's free
throw was the only tally registered
by the locals, while Superior scored
two field shots and a brace of free
throws % ring he margin of vic.
tory their way, Is to Is.
Tomorrow the Red & White journey
to Menomonie for the return game
with Stout. A special train will take
about 1875 rooters,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Hub CUNTS Io'e
To River Falls

River Falls high won both games
of double-header here last Saturday
night from the Ellsworth cagers and
cigarettes.
The Orange & White girls won out
Is to 8, and the boys copied 26 to
Is victory.
After the game there was an hour
of dancing, after which the T. N. I.
girls served refreshments to the
Ellsworth and River Falls players and
fans.
Last evening River Falls high won
% to 10, in the return game here with
Hudson high. This is the Orange &
White quint's second victory over
Hudson this season.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Highway Commission
Replies to Senator

Recent newspaper articles stating
that there is dissension in The High
way Commission and that serious
charges were to be peferred against
State Highway Engine err Hirst have
been so widespread in the past week
that the Highway Commission auth
orized Chairman .Hotchkiss to give
statement of the facts to the pub
lie.
AT the outside it may be stated
that there is no dishonesty or incf-
ficiency in the administration of
highway expenditures. Governor
Blaine in his address at the last Road
School said that the state could be
proud of the record in this regard.
Even Mr.. Staudemayer, who so Bit
terly attacks the Commission and its
chief engineer stated at the meeting
on February 18th that he had never
questioned the integrity, honesty or
the ability as an engineer, of Mr..
Hirst.
By a resolution, introduced by
Commissioner Anderson, the Com
mission instructed the chairman to
bring out that the only dissension
comes from the junior member of the
Commission"
In a letter published in weekly
paper in January, Mr.. Staudenmay-
er, in terms which all newspapers
but one have seen fit to expurgate,
grossly insulted the Commission and
accused Mr.. Hirst of being an "auto-
crat."
Mr.. Staudenmayer has apparently
very recently changed his attitude
toward the Commission and Mr..
Hirst. Late last October he joined
with all the other members of the
Legislative Highway Committee in
signing resolution stating that "Mr.
Hirst and his staff were of invaluable
service in digging out the facts and
presenting every angle of view for
their consideration" and praisins
them for their splendid co-opera-
ton"
At the first meeting of the Com
which he attended in jan
uary 1924. his first act was to in
sist on an executive session which
caused Mr.. Eirst and State Chief
Engineer Mack to be obliged to leave
the room. So far as memory serves
this was the first executive session
of the Committee.
In this executive session he stated
that the meetings of the Commission
were illegal because held in the Of
fees in the Capitol Annex instead OF
the Capitol. He also urged that all
decisions of the Commission should
be made in executive session on de-
mand of one member, and held
strongly to his point even after the
unwisdom of the policy of public
Continued on page g.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Fire In Laboratory
Threatens North Hall

The fire department made speedy
response to an alarm sent in Satur-
day afternoon from the Normal
school, where blaze had started in
the chemical laboratory on the top
floor in North Hall.
Janitor Edward Nelson had the
fire under control before the depart-
ment arrived, and the only damage
that resulted was badly burned
window casing.
The origin of the blaze is not def.
initely known, but it is supposed to
have started when a careless student
mislaid a red-hot piece of carbon.
The Student Voice says: From this
glowing coal, the fire, which might
have caused more damage than it
did, sprung"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Holstein Breeders
Elect New Officers

Delegates, members and numerous
Associations coming in from all parts
of the state and numbering into sew
eral hundreds met at Eau Claire on
the 18th and thru the 32nd Annual
Convention proved to the entire sat
isfaction of all present that Wiscon-
sins Holstein Associations are CO.
operative in every sense of the word
and are accomplishing in deeds rarely
suspected The address of President
III. F. Schroeder of West Bend, sum-
marizing the activities of the past
year and the reports of Treasurer j.
A. Craig of GAINESVILLE and Secretary
l.. L. Oldham of Madison were truly
revelations extraordinary of the
great amount of fine work that is be-
ing done to promote the popularity
of the Holstein- Friesian breed; to adj
vance the cause of better dairying in
Wisconsin, the outstanding dairy
state; and to focus attention Of every
one everywhere upon Wisconsin as the
market place for dairy cattle, especi-
ally of the Holstein-Friesian breed,
grade as well as pure-bred. Success
full in every way the 1924 Convention
goes into history as the most success
full in the life of Wisconsin Holstein
organizations covering upwards of a
half century of breed prominece in
the state. Fully 800 were in atten-
dance throughout the days sessions
and they represented thirty counties.
Frank III. Everson of Lakemills
was named President, Fred J. South
colt of Dousman, Vice president; j..
A. Craig of GAINESVILLE and L. L. Old
ham of Madison were reelected
treasurer and secretary respectively.
Two new names were added to the Of
fetal family when Ernest Lejeune Of
Rice Lake and Charles Van der Schaaf
of Sparta were elected to serve as
directors for three years. S. H. Bird
of South Byron and Charles H.
Hampkee of Manitowoc were re-elect-
ed to the Board to serve for like
number of years. Holdover Board
members are F. H. Everson; H. F..
Schroeder; F. j. Southcott; A. P.
Kaye; X. l.. Juve; J. A. Craig; |. B..
Pierce; and John Wuethrich. The exc
cutive committee is X. L. Juve, F. j..
Southcott, John Wuethrich, F. H.
Everson and l.. L. Oldham.
r. j. Schaefer; F. H. Everson; L. l..
oldham; J. r. Southcott; X. L. Juve;
H. F. Schroeder; S. H. Bird; John
Wuethrich; Charles Van der Schaaf;
J. P. Riordan; Charles Hampke; A.
p. Kaye; John Erickson; Ed. Whip
perman, j. A. Craig; W. l.. Baird;
T. H. Campion; Charles Fedderly;
L. M. Compton; J. l.. Chapman and
Art o. Collentine were recognized as
capable of representing Wisconsin at
the National Convention at Richmond,
Virginia, in June and their names will
Continued on page seven
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Victor Weiss Injured
By Falling Tree

Victor Weiss is in the Peoples
Hospital, his left leg broken and
his right foot injured, as the result of
an accident which occurred yesterday
afternoon while he was cutting down
trees on the farm of his father,
George Weiss, just north of this city.
A tree fell onto Mr.. Weiss, break
ing his leg and pinning him down in
such manner that he was held there
over an hour before the log could be
sawed out to release him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
American Legion Will
Have Baseball Team

Plans are under way for the organi-
cation of an American Legion baseball
team here. There are many good
players in the city, and River Falls
should easily secure talent to worth
lily represent her on the diamond.
Business concerns of the city have
already assured the Legion team or
ganizers that suits will be provided,
and many players have signifed the
desire to play on the team.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Hailed Into Court
For Peddler's License

Two strangers came into the city
Monday and were busily engaged
peddling apples abort town when they
were hailed into court and fined $12
for failing to take out peddler's
licenses.
This also reinds Us that warnings
have been issued to the effect that
persons operating their automobiles
under last years license, or with any
other except the 1924 license, are Ii
able to be touched with a sizeable fine
if they don't watch out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Produce Co. Incorporates

The River Falls Produce & Cream
cry Company has been incorporated
and the following officers elected:
President-C. B. Medley
Vice-Pres.-D. B. Moss
Sec Treas.-Harvey Dean.
Mr.. Dean and family will move here
from Minneapolis the latter part of
this month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Local High School
Divides Debate HOnOrS

The River Falls high school mega
tive debating team, consisting of
Marshall Norseng, Don and Robert
Smith won at Ellsworth last FRIDAY
evening, while the Hammond mega
tive team was given the decision over
the local alternatives here.
The Hammond alternatives won
from Ellsworth at Hammond that
evening, and its perfect score entities
that school to represent this league
in the district debates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Soil Test Meeting
Here Next Thursday

A meeting of farmers who are in
terested in the subject of lining and
fertilization will be held in the City
Hall in River Falls next Thursday
afternoon, Feb. %.
An hour will be devoted to those
who have had private soil tests made,
and the remainder of the meeting
will be given over to general discus
sion.
The meeting will be under direction
of Professor Musbach of the Soils
Department, university of Wisconsin
and County Agent H. G. Seyforth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Make Good" Number

Reno the magician will be here mex!
Monday evening as the special "maks
good" number on the Lyceum Course
Season ticket holders will use the
top of their season ticket.
Get your tickets early, as Reno al
ways draws crowd.
Tickets and seats on sale at Free
mans drug store; single admission
35c, reserved seat 15c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
River Falls To Hudson
Auto Traffic Resumed

The drop in temperature the latter
part of last week froze up the ruts
and made it possible for trucks and
buses to resume operation between
River Falls and Hudson.
The Oligney trucks, respondent in
new paint, made their first run Of the
year Saturday, returning with a big
load Monday. The busses tme
through about on schedule Mondev
From Hudson to st. Paul the road
has been open to traffic practically all
winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Spring Valley Stores
Destroyed By Fire

Fire early Tuesday morning RACED
the S. j. Fox store building and gut
ted the Jake Klein restaurant adjoin-
ing at Spring Valley.
The Pence garage, across the street,
was also somewhat damaged, plate
glass windows being cracked by the
terrific heat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
Ellsworth G. A. R. Post
Surrenders Its Charter

The Grand Army Post at Ellsworth,
organized in 1888, last Wednesday
voted to disband owing to lack of
membership. There Were but five
mombers at the meeting. Of the
charter members of the Post only one,
T. L. Nelson, is now living.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and heartfelt appreciation to
those who were so kind and sympa-
thetic at the time of our recent
bereavement, and also express our
appreciation of the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Deiss
Mrs. Cora Smith and Family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21

Following the operation for re-
moval of his left thumb, DR.. ]. K.
Erpelding of Haugen underwent what
is known as a plastic operation-that
is, part of the flesh was removed and
placed at the. end of the finger to
lengthen it.-Rice Lake Chronotype.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
ANNOUNCEMENT

S. w. Straus & Co. announces the
establishment of an agency in your
city under the direction of Mr. Jay
H. Grimm. See Mr.. Grimm regard
ing The Straus Plan which has
brought about our record of Forty
Two Years Without Loss to Any In
weston. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21

Song, America The Beautiful"
Girls Glee Club
Glow an Italian was Naturalized
Mildred Thompson
A Musical Reading; "Chums"
Bobby Parr
Oration--"The Role of American
Women Catherine Chapman
Class in American History-Elmorc
Fox, Ira Wilcox, Lincoln WATSON,
Frank Finn, DR.. Fortune, Leslie
Hooking, Walter Chapman.
Refreshments.
Don't miss this meeting. High
school auditorium Tueday evening,
Feb. 26, at 1880.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21

Rural school teachers in the vicin-
ity of Tomak, Wis, were defrauded
recently by two young men who pro-
fessed to be magazine solicitors.
From checks signed for 50 to Sc were
raised to SIG and S24 and other
amounts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21

A sleighload of Prescott people
surprised Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Stark at
their home in Clifton Tuesday even
ing, it being the formers birthday.
Give Hundred" was played, with
honors going to Albert Schmidt and
consolation prize to Mrs. Joe Har-
well.-Prescott Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
NOTICE.!

All announcements of SOcials,
Sales, Feeds, ETC., at which a
charge is made for admission
or for goods will be classified as
advertising, and will be publish
ed at the following rate:
Per line per week Toe
Minimum charge pr. adv. Csc
I'm paragraph count 6 words
to line).
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
TEACHER LOSES FINGERS

Rib William Olson, manual
training teacher of Rib Lake high
school, lost two fingers of his left
hand in a circular saw Wednesday
afternoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends for their help and sympathy
during our recent grief and for the
beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Julia Foley and Family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21

If in need of eny dining in the print
ed line, call the Journal, the home of
Quality Job Printing. The best work
at reasonable prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
BELDENVILLE CLUB

The following program will be CIV
en- at the Beldenville Community
Club Saturday evening, Feb. %.
Community singing
Business meeting
Music
Recitation Vina Goldsmith
Song jolly Warhlers
Even the Best of Them, Bernice
Maier, Kenneth La Grander
Music
Lunch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-02-21
History Class Features
Parent Teachers Program
AN AMERICAN PROGRAM

Tuesday, Feb. 26; 1880 p. m.