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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
THIRTEEN-MONTH CALENDAR
ADVOCATED BY
SCIENTISTS

Changing the number of months in
the year from IL to 1S, of 20 days
each and making the extra day a
holiday. is one of the most important
steps to be considered at the meeting
of the International Geodetic AMI
Geophysical Union, which will meet
soon in Madrid. So declared DR..
Henry Cox, senior meteorologist and
distant forecaster for the United
States Weather Bureau at Chicago.
The question, said DR.. Cox, will be
taken UP by the astronomical division
OF the difference. If the plan favor
of the conference. If the plan favor
months will be, four weeks each, the
first will always fall on Sunday, while
Saturdays will always conclude the
week, falling on the 7th, 14th, 21st
and 2Sth. The extra day which
comes each year will be regarded as
floating day, but will be called
New Years Eve"
A strong advocate of this change is
Professor. Charles F. Marvin, head OF
the United States Weather Bureau
1t also has the tentative approval OF
the Catholic and Episcopal churches
said DR., Cox, who added that tht
change will not only not interfere
with church Calendars, but make TO
a permanent Easter.
The leading weather men Of tn
world will attend the conf ]:
Madrid, which will be opened b.
King Alfonso, of Spain.
DIR. Cox expressed the belief tina
the 13-month calendar should be APP
proved also by business men, who
could, with complete accuracy, com
pare their business of one period
with another.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
Reasons for cookInn.

There are three chief purposes
cooking. The first ls to change til
mechanical condition SO that the d
gestive juices can act upon the foo
more freely. Heating often changes
the structure of food materials very
decidedly, SO that they are more easily
masticated and more easily and
thoroughly digested. The second is, t.,
make 1t more appetizing by improvin
the appearance or flavor, or bottle
Food which is attractive qulckens I'll
flow of saliva and other digestive julc.
md thus digestion is aided. The thir-
$ to kill by heat any disease ger4,.
parasites and other dangerous Or,rar
SINS it may contain. This Is often
cry Important matter, md applies t,
10th animal and vegetable foods.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
Ta.soosa From EIrth.

1t used to be quite common in III
q Samta for i....L 10 hear upon l.
u or body a ce.-,i.I Ute Or las biz
i.ltll. was prictica.iS indelibe. tn
DING Is cnrried on in these islands
absurd extent, and 1t is the practie
> tattDo on the hand of mother til
ate of her children's births. Som
mes. also, an enthusiastic father w.
ittoo the date of the birth on /.
hid Itself, an !. no matter how long
ives, the certificate win remain cas-,
aciphcrable. III some adjoining islam
very child liz tattooe1 almost fru
sad to foot upon completing
twelfth year. The result Is remarkable
specially If the child is growing rapi
~, as the spaces between the tattC
marks Increase in size year by year.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
eroadcastlne Hotel Orders.

Horace Greeley OF the weird hand
writing could never have held the po-
sition of hotel manager or an assist
ant manager of one Of our modern
hostelriess- His penmanship was too IL
legible. The management Of big hotel
departments. from the cold storage to
the linen departments, involves the use
of the tel-autograph to marvellous ex-
tent. Mine jolly host Of the old-time
hostelry needs to be an electrical ex-
pert to manage things by modern meth
DDS. He sits In his Office and the NOV
ing finger beside him which records his
orders is a tel-autograph. which in
scribes his messages at the same time
in as many departments as he desires
by the pressure of finger upon cleo
trio buttons.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
OYSTER SEASON OPENS

Now that September-the first OF
the Fall months with an R in it IS
here, oysters are back on our tables.
During the coming months, if the
season is a normal one, over three
million bushels of the succulent
bivalve will be handled by Maryland
dredgers, shuckers, dealers and
packers before they are delivered to
the ultimate consumer.
Maryland oysters are shipped far
and wide and are known all over the
world. In order that the output
may uphold the reputation of Mary
land markets for purity and excel
lence, the State Department of
Health Bureau of Food and Drugs,
Mr.. A. l.. Sullivan, Chief, has asked
the cooperation of the oyster hand
lers in the observance of the sanitary
regulations governing the operation
of the industry. He has also notified
the packers that they will be- held
strictly responsible for the conditions
under which their places are
operated.
Housekeepers and others who pre-
pare the oysters for the table, and
likewise the ultimate consumer, twill
be interested in knowing that these
regulations include the following
All shocking houses are required
to sterilize returnable carriers,
buckets, skimmers, knives and tanks
with steam or scalding hot water.
Employees must observe sanitary
precautions in opening and handling
the oysters.
Towels, water and clean toilets
must be available.
The oysters must be cleansed IN
puresrunning water.
Employers are urged to be partic-
ularly careful to employ only those
who are in good health. Some states
are requiring health examination
of employees in such establishments
to prevent typhoid carriers from
handling food products of this sort.
Retailers must not store oysters in
pans of water and must sell the
oysters solid measure. free from
water.
Frequent inspections of the estab-
lishments will be made by repre-
sentatives Of the State Bureau of
Food and Drugs to see that the re-
quirements are observed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
Many Uses for Mrrh

Myrrh Is a substance which exudes
from the bark of gum resin tree
known as the myrrh tree, which grows
In Arabia and eastern Africa. Its
smell is balsamic. Its taste aromatic
and bitter. Myrrh was commonly
used by the ancients for fumhgation.
Myrrh is used in medicine as a tonic
and stimulant, in disorders Of the d.
gestive organs. excessive secretions
from the mucous membrane, ETC., also
to cleanse foul ulcers and promote
their healing. and as mouth and
throat gargle.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
Music to Reduce Eye Strain.

There is as much eye strain In reud
ing music as in reading print, and
reduce that strain on musician
eyes a change in color of the back
ground on which the music is printe
Is desirable. Music printed in whit
Ink on green paper is being used t.
relieve eye strain, and it is especial,
designed for use in theaters wher
poor lighting causes an unusual tax
on the sight nerves. This color COM
bination seems to make the notes and
staff stand out in relief in the semi
darkness.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
How the Great Pyramid Was Built

They worked in relays of 100.0G
men, continuously, each relay fol
three months. The people spent ter
years upon the ramp over which the
dragged the stones work not less
in my Judgment, than that of buildin
the pyramid itself. :. The ter
years, mean. were expended upoi
this ramp, and the work upon tn
mound upon which the pyramid.
stood, and upon the chambers under
ground. The time occupied In
building the pyramid itself was &c
years.-Herodotus in his History,
450 B. C.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
The Significant Present.

A genuine love Of your own time
is the recognition Of what you meet
in it, Of those best moments which
crave to be made accessible even fo'
the remotest of ages following. Tt
immortalize any given moment, how
ever, is to take it out Of the temporar
and somehow to find language 70
1t so general in its appeal that here
after it may pi eserve in its own sii
nificance the trivial circumstance
from which it first arose.-Johi
Erskine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
ALWAYS FEEL GOOD AFTER
EATING

Chamberlain's Tablets are just
what you need when you feel dull
and stupid after eating. They slim
ulate the action of the stomach,
liver and bowels, and the whole body
responds to the renewed activity Of
these important organs. Only Csc.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
/ BOY AND HIS STOMACH

The boy who eats whatever, when
ever and as much as he pleases is
sure sometime to need very suddenly
Chamberlain's Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t stops almost instantly
agonizing stomach and bowel pains,
hot weather cramps and weakening
diarrhoea. Should be kept in every
household for just such emergencies.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
GOOD TO KNOW THIS

Bad breath is always unwelcome
and also unnecessary. 1t is good
thing to know that Chamberlain s
Tablets, over night, will sweeten the
stomach and breath, clear the bowels,
enliven the liver. An easy, pleasant
breath sweetener that never dis
appoints.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

We sometimes hear of fearless
grief. but it is largely confined to
women who realize that weeping
makes their noses red.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

He is mighty poor failure who
can't write magazine articles about
poving the way to success.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The beauty about friendship is
that we can be perfectly frank with
each other-about other people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The Cynical Bachelor observes
that the girl with her first diamond
ring loses all interest in gloves.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

No, Maude dear; we have never
experimental with crumbs of COM
fort in frying oysters.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The chronic borrower is always
looking for succor, only he doesn't
spell it that way.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The olive branch is an emblem CT
peace, but it is surprising how many
people don't like olives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The centipede doesn't mind being
told that he has one foot in the
grave.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The pessimist insists that the
worst thing about an ideaFis the fact
that there isn't any such thing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

Those who fight and run away are
quite ready to lay down their arms
when their legs go back on them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

Even the man who is on the level
can't always avoid bumps.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

The impecunious bore is generally
long winded enough in telling how
short he is.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

1t is the way of the world to take
a mans word with grain of salt and
to swallow his obituary unseasoned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

A work of art is any task we'll
done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12

Everyone exaggerates a little in
his own favor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1924-09-12
MRS. JENNIE TAYLoI;
Funeral Director

Assistant Embaimer OF twenty years
experience
Auto or Horse Drawn Hearse
Prompt and careful attention given all calls
Rising Sun, Phone 122 Nd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
A Geographic Sketch
Of Clinton Williams

The following biographical sketch
of the late Clinton Williams of Kin
nickinnic is taken from series of
historical articles by Mr.. F. B. Decker
now being published in the Spring
Valley Sun:
Clinton Williams was universally
regarded by his st. Croix neighbors
as not only among the first settlers
in Kinnickinnic township, but as it's
most prominent citizen. He was
friend to all of the settlers of his day.
He was born at Angelica, Allegh-
eny Co., N. Y, July 81, 1881, of Welch
ancestry; his parents were Simon and
Austime Stirling Williams, who
brought Clinton to the state of In
diana when he was two years old.
There they remained until he was
fourteen, and his early education was
received in the Hoosier State. They
then came to Rock County, where
Clinton finished his schooling.
Mr.. Williams engaged in the
freighting business between the port
of Milwaukee and the inland towns
of GAINESVILLE and Beloit, which bust
ness he followed for about eight
years. His son took up contract work
on the railroad in 1858.
Mr. Williams married Henrietta
M. Beasldley, of Beloit; three days
after their marriage they left for st.
Croix County, Kinnickinnic township,
via Galena and the Mississippi River
to Prescott, then to Kinnickinnic
where they resided until his death.
Mrs. C. Williams continued to live
on the old farm place on the banks of
the Kinnickinnic until March 4th,
1924, when she also died.
She had lived for over seventy-one
years on the old farm. Not many
pioneers have that record. All their
children were born there: Rod, now
of Fennimore; Mrs. Lutte Dodge, of
Kinnickinnic, and George, of Glendale,
Calf, well known moving picture
star.
Mr.. Williams was at all times active
in politics in public spirited sense,
and held many offices during his long
residence in st. Croix Co. Their home
in the pioneer days was shelter for
many new arrivals as the old "Gov-
eminent survey" one of the most
travelled roads between Menomonie
and Hudson, passed their door.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
METHODIST CHURCH

1Q:30-Regular service, preaching
by the pastor. Special music by the
choir.
11:45-Sunday School. The mems
class had less than forty in it last
Sunday, let's make it at least fifty.
Always something well worth while.
2:30-Choir.
7:30-Union of Epworth League
and Evening service. A contest in
Bible story telling. Four speakers,
time limit 10 minutes; special music.
This series will run several Sunday
evenings. The person winning first
place gets a scholarship at Chetek
Institute; second place, half schol-
arship; third place, $500 in gold Any
of our local young people between the
ages of II and 20 are eligible. En-
roll with Theodore Goble or the
pastor. The speakers for Sunday
night are Jensen, Brownson, Misses
Scott and Van Marter.
Everybody invited.
G. A. Bird, Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
River Falls Orators
Given High Ratings

High honors were awarded repre-
sentatives of the local Normal school
in both oratory and extemporaneous
speaking at the State contests held at
Whitewater last Friday, March 81
Miss Catherine Chapman won
second in oratory with her grafton,
"The Role of American Women
while Reynold Jensen took third place
in the extempore contest. Seven
of the State Normal schools were
represented in the latter contest, and
all nine in the first.
First place in oratory was awarded
to Miss Jeanette Wilson of Stevens
Point. Her Grafton was entitled 1.-THE
Great Lakes and st. Lawrence
Waterway" First in extempor-
aneous speaking went to Paul Wright
of Oshkosh and second to John Red
field of Stevens Point. Mr.. Wright
and Miss Wilson will represent Wis
consin in an interstate contest to be
held at Pittsburg, Kansas.
Miss Margaret Bailey of the local
school presided at these contests as
president of the Inter Normal
Forensic League. Miss Chapman
was awarded silver medal and Miss
Wilson a gold medal. The contest
ants and Miss Bailey were accom-
panied to Whitewater by Mr..
Mitchell, coach, and Everett Smith,
alternate orator and business repre-
sentative. The state contest will be
held in River Falls in 1926.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Congregational Fathers
Banquet Their Sons

The Father and Son" banquet at
the Congregational church on We'd
nesday evening was huge success.
The banquet prepared by committee
from the Aid Society was delicious
and more than met the expectations
and needs of the fifty
six men and boys who partook of it
Through the courtesy of the
Y. M. C. A. of Minneapslfs,s
leaflets containing thirteen songs
for dads and Lads" were dis
tributed and these songs added nuch
to the enjoyment of the evening.
Solos by Mr.. Smart and Gordon
Smith, and several numbers by the
Orchestra delighted all. The special
feature of the evening was the adj
dress of DR.. r. B. Blyth of Mime
apolis, who is frequently called upon
to speak on such occasions. TIE adj
dress was replete with noble senti-
ments setting forth the ideal rela-
tionship between Father and SJr.
His closing picture of the "Prodiga,
Father" was bit of rare eloquence.
The closing number was a short
talk by the pastor. j. H. Grimm
was the Toast Master.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Takes New Position
At Rochester, MINI.

Miss Grace Hanson of the Peoples
Hospital left last Monday to take 3
position in public health work at
Rochester, Mimi. 1t is with deep re-
greet that we see her go. Her excel
lent work at the hospital and her fine
character have made her a priceless
asset to River Falls.
However, Miss Hanson has chosen
a good successor. Miss Manga
Bjorndal has come to fill her place,
Miss Bjorndal finished her training
in Norway, which speaks for her
thoroughness. Schools in that country
are very exacting and thorough. She
has had one years experience in the
Brooklyn hospitals. Our best wishes
and hearty welcome to her!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Art. Smith In Charge
At Mclaughlin Shop

Al. j. Brown, who has been in
charge at the Mclaughlin Bros.
meat market for the past six months,
has resigned to accept a similar posi-
tion at Edgerton, Wis. He and his
family leave for that city this week.
Art. Smith, who had been employ
ed as clerk at the Allard store for
some time, has succeeded Mr.. Brown
at the Mclaughlin shop. Mr.. Smith
has had lots of experience in the
meat business, including four years
as proprietor of shop at New
Richmond. He was conducting that
business when the cyclone struck that
city There were ten persons in his
shop when the cyclone demolished it,
and Mr.. Smith was the only che of
the ten to escape alive.
Since the cyclone, and before &C
ing into the Allard store, Mr. Smith
had been engaged in farming in this
vicinity, and has wide circle Of
friends here.
In announcing their change in shop
managers Mclaughlin brothers state
that they are sorry TO lose the SER
vices of Mr.. Brown, but they wish to
assure their patrons that they are
certain that Mr.. Smith will continue
to uphold the shops reputation for
quality meats and courteous, expert
service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Izaac Walton League
Chapter Starts Here

The River Falls Chapter of the
Izaac Walton League of America was
organized at the annual meeting of
the River Falls Rod & Gun Club
Tuesday evening.
A meeting is to be held at the City
Hall on the evening of April s to
complete the organization, and all
who are interested in the conserva-
tion of fish and game are requested
to be present. The charter members
of the Walton League chapter elected
DR.. C. A. Dawson as president, J. R.
Adams, vice-president, and c. E.
Shepard secretary Twenty
seven members have signed up.
The Rod & Gun Club reelected the
following officers for the ensuing
year: DR.. C. A. Dawson, president.
r. L. Hurd, vice-president; C. E.
Shepard, secretary-treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Gold Medals Given
At Pep" Meeting

The question of the eligibility of
Captain Savage of the River Falls
High was thoroughly cleaned up last
Saturday morning and the Orange &
White team was ordered to the
state tournament.
Monday night real mass meeting
was held in the high school assembly
room. The program had all the pep
necessary. The cheers for the team
and individuals were led by Winifred
Bird and Leroy Luberg.
After the presentation of the
medals everyone was invited to go
down to the gym for mixer which
lasted until $3.50. Every one was
ordered down to see the boys off Tues
day morning. Tuesday morning the
sidewalk in front of the Gladstone
Hotel was thronged with students,
teachers and many other fans who
were able to get there to give the
team a rousing send off.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Fine Program Given
By P. 7. Association

Those who did not attend the
Parent Teachers meeting last Tues
day night missed splendid oppor-
tunity to hear what the ladies
thought of men. In a pantomime,
"a Tea Party" Mrs. Plummer, Mrs.
Dawson, Mrs. C. Randall, Mrs. t.
Glass, Mrs. Ella Taggart, Mrs. d. j.
Collins, Mrs. Frank Fuller and Mrs.
Les. Hooking, dressed in old-fashion-
ed costumes, expressed by song their
opinions of the men. Some we'll
known business men of the town
were the characters mentioned in
their song.
Another very interesting feature
of the program was demonstration
of the making of "The Eighth Grade
Observer" the monthly paper issued
by the pupils of the eighth grade
Social Science Glass.
Preceding the songs by the Boys
Glee Club, Mr.. Bird called upon
Bobby Parr to lead some yells in
honor of the tournament trophy that
is occupying a high place in the As
sembly room. Bobby showed very
plainly what he thought of the
townspeoples' spirit in yelling.
The musical numbers were splen-
didly given. Dorothy Swenson sang
two selections accompanied by Mrs.
Hagestad and Marion Brown, and
Elaine Christianson and Nick Wiger
played two violin and saxophone
duets.
Mr.. Mason talked about some of
the problems that the school has met
with and explained the methods by
which those problems are being solv-
ed.
After the program refreshments
were served in the cafeteria.
Good programs are put on every
month by the members Of the Parent
Teachers Association and they are
all worthy Of a large attendance.
Don't miss them in the future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-03-27
Beldenville Club

The Beldenville Community Gu }
had an unusually interesting meeting
Saturday evening, March 20, and a
crowd that packed the church felt well
repaid for Drawing the muddy roads.
Music was furnished by Fred Gill
bertson and Phil and Terry Snow.
Leoma Gilbertson recited an anus
ing medley and Mr.. Oscar Gilbertson
told couple of capital stories.
The proposed constitutional am
endment was discussed by Mrs. Neal
La Grander.
Mr.. Theis laid a proposition for A
sailing station before the Club. We
understand that about half the re-
CURED acreage was pledged at the
close of the meeting and hopes arr
l.igh that the idea will materialize.
Mr.. Stebnitz in a clear, forceful,
manner gave his reasons for believ-
ing that cheese factory is more pro-
fitable for the dairyman than a
Creamery.
The C. S. C. met on Mar. 20 with
Mrs. Ben Maynard. The next meet
ing will be April 10, at the home OF
Mrs. 4. J. Fenton.