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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19
COUNTY FAIRS AND
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES

On June 10th the officials of the
State Association of Fairs will meet
with the Secretary of State to work
out a new schedule for handling the
state aid, which has grown from
$92, 900 in 1910 to 5000, 900 in 1923.
An .effor5 will be made to revise
the system in a way to effect SUBJ
stantial saving to the state. The
officers of the association have ex-
pressed their willingness to cooper
ate in unifying and simplifying the
methods adopted long ago and now
outgrown.
They will also discuss the subject
of side shows and games of chance.
These have been severely criticised
in late years and many patrons of
fairs complain that the statutes have
been violated in many respects
Secretary Zimmerman will suggest
that every effort be made to make the
fairs what the law contemplates
they should be, mainly exhibits of
agriculture and other products, which
show the progress of the state, set
ting examples for those who wish to
profit by them.
There can be no objection to clean
side shows, but the cheap shows
which characterize street fairs and
other questionable amusements
should find no place in an institution
that is largely supported by public
funds. Educational moving pic
lures are always popular, especially
those which depict industries, ma
ture and wild life.
The state and county fairs have
cost the taxpayers very large sums
of money and unless the people are
assured that they are worth while
and desirable, we may look for
serious complaints. Wisconsin oc-
cupies position in industry, agricul-
ture, and manufacturing of which
the people are justly proud. 1t pro-
duces ample material for unexcelled
exhibits, which if properly managed
should and will attract the public
without restoring to questionable
amusements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19

my laughs are thrown out by flexible
diaphragm hung on hair trigger. /
laugh and cry so easily that I've given
up ever being a good critic. I'm not
sufficiently cold, practical and phelg-
matte to take mans discourse apart
and calmly analyze 1t. AS Sol Smith
Russell was wont to put 1t, l get filled
up with my feelings and can't see
things exactly as they are. was Won
derfully impressed with the potential
ties in young Bale. / liked him unani-
mously, and inside of me / howled
"hallelujah" when he hooked up with
one of the eastern circuit chautauquas
and went through gruelling season of
dozen weeks with superintendent
and committees rating him as running
"one-two-three" with a master pro-
gram OF veteran artists and lecturers
never lower than third and more
than half the time leading the process
sion. ] began to feel some confirma-
tory evidence backing my impression
able Judgment.
Now comes the clinching, confrma-
tory evidence of the truth of the first
proposition. Last summer, at Farm
ington, Iowa, young Bale had in his
audience no less a critic than Sir
James L. Hughes, for twenty-five years
Director General of the Dominion
School System. DR.. Hughes has spent
his lifetime Che Is now approaching
seventy in the pursuit Of a hobby
that of getting square deal for the
child. Welcome the eminent Canadian
to the ranks Of the impressionable
cusses He laughed and wept and ap-
plauded as Bale hammered home his
pile-driving arguments for the con
servation of child life. Then, filled TO
the brim with his feelings, he went
home and wrote a touching poem on
ben" (the hero of one Of Bales strik-
ing incidents of the inherent worth Of
the boy), which he has included in his
Christmas booklet Of poems, a labor of
love which he has prepared for few
fast friends. With copy of the book
let came the following note of appre-
citation to Bale r
Il have known I9actically all the
great lecturers of England and Amer
lea during my time. l assure you
was profoundly impressed by your
earnestness and your power. Your lee
ture was along the line of one of my
supreme centers Of interest-giving
childhood and youth square deal.
Keep at It'll If l were organizing a
company of five members to transform
society l would make you member"
This is Sir James Hughes speaking,
not myself. yield the palm as Bale
booster to my ADLER ally from Toronto.
Keep your eye on this man Bale. He
is destined 10 stand with the finest
products of the present-day platform,
Why? Because he speaks of vital
things-and he believes what he says.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19
Hon. Fred G. Bale
Chautauqua Bringing Noted
Orator and Publicist with
His Timely Message:
"The Fourth Line
of Defense"

The most effective medium for Civ
ing and receiving knowledge and In
spiration is through the spoken word
Perhaps the vital part of Chautauqua
is the lecturer. If he be one who has
a touch of human interest-especially
one who is doer-there is an added
charm. One of the foremost numbers
on our Chautauqua comes on the
fourth day, Judge Bale. The following
story, written several years ago by
Tom Hendricks, has proved its proph-
ecy, as Bale, now In his very prime,
stands in the spotlight circle Of the
platform:
About three years ago | heard Fred
Bale. He had been hammering around
over Ohio, speaking under any and all
conditions, In schoOlhouses, factory
yard, livery stable, college audltori-
um, wherever and however he could
get an audience. He was a regular
mountain of power, and was just be-
ginning TO give voice to his inner
thoughts There was something in his
eye, his voice, his message, which took
hold of me and held me. In converse
ton afterward found what it was. 1t
was soul sincerity which will make
any man great Bale believes what he
says.
I'm an impressionable cuss. My
tears are stored In reservoirs about a
split-hair's distance from my eyes, and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19
LADIES' AID SUPPER

The Mann Valley Lutheran Ladies'
Aid will serve supper at the Odd
Fellows Hall on Saturday, June 81.
Serving will begin at 5 o'clock.
Menu
Dreamed Potatoes Meat Loaf
Baked Beans Sandwiches
Pickles
Ice Cream Angel Food Cake
Coffee
Price 35c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19
LAWN SOCIAL

A Birthday and Lawn Social, ar
ranged for by the yourg people Of
the Mission church, will be held at
the Chas. L. Pearson home in Mann
Valley Friday evening, June 20.
Special decorated tables will be
provided for each month Of the year.
Tickets, 25c.
In case of rain the social will be
postponed to Saturday evening, June
81.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19
Boy Scout Column
HEwING OR HACKING

Perfection in axemanship is goal
which every woodser seeks to attain.
To use an axe properly where and
when as well as how--is an accomp-
lishment which is attained only
through common sense and practice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-06-19

If in need Of anything 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, 1924-06-19
Don't Buy
Telephone
Attachments

Telephone attachments are being sold
in miscellaneous manner through
out the country and are occasionally
purchased by subscribers and at
tached to their instruments. These
so-called "h elps," disinfectants,
ETC., are of little account and gener-
ally injure the service more than
they improve it. Many of these
devices get the lines and instru-
ments into trouble and the Com
pany, to protect it's service, is
obliged to remove them.
The telephone instrument provided
and maintained by this Company, is
the result of over 40 years Of care
full scientific development. 1t is
designed to produce the best results
and under normal conditions to give
the highest quality of service used
Just as it stands.
We will be glad to consult with you
and supply equipment to meet any
unusual requirement which you
may have but in the interests of
good service the Company cannot
permit attachments Of any kind to
their instruments.
Wisconsin Telephone Company
OSCAR O. OUALE
MANAGER
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
MAYOR THOMSON
PRAISES TANLAC

Judge George Washington Thorn
ason, Mayor of Tarrant City, Ala, and
one of the most highly respected citi-
zens Of the state, Is still another man
of prominence and unimpeachable In
tegr1ty to give his unqualified en-
dorsement to Tanlac.
"Chronic Indigestion brought me to
the verge of a general breakdown
three years ago and nothing seemed
to afford much relief" said Judge
Thomson. II could hardly eat
enough to keep going, and became SO
weak and nervous I could hardly at
tend to my duties.
"Finally I started on Tanlac and six
bottles fixed me up SO fine that I felt
ten years younger, and my good health
still remains with me-"
Tanlac is sold by all good druggists.
Take no substitute. Over 40 million
bottles sold.-Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
TANGLED UP BY PHONE CALL
Colonel Gives Remarkable Denoue-
ment to His Story That Was
Interrupted by the Chief.

The colonel had only two types OF
stories, one concerning his amorous
adventures, the other his adventures
while tiger shooting. 1t was night in
the mess and the colonel, as was his
wont, began to tell an exciting story
Of an encounter with wounded
Hgress which sprang at him before he
could reload and bore him to the
ground. At the critical moment an
orderly entered to report that the G..
o. O. wished to speak to the colonel
on the telephone and the colonel was
compelled to break Off abruptly.
He was absent for ten minutes and
on his return had forgotten which Of
his favorlte stories he had been tell
ing.
what happened, colonel?" asked
one Of the guests. "You were telling
us Of your dangerous situation"
"Oh, kissed her." responded the
colonel airily. "She simply couldn't
resist me and we dined together that
evening. Sporting and Ora
matte news.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
Health Brings Beauty
Girls, Read Thisl

Pueblo. Colo.-"When my daughter,
now Mrs. Eva Tidmarsh, was sixteen
she suffered terribly at times as many
girls do, and did not feel real good
at any time. She had pimples all
over her body. A friend told me to
get her bottle of DR.. Pierce's Fav-
orite Prescription, as her daughter
had taken it and had derived wonder
full relief from it. My daughter took
three bottles and now she is per-
fectly well-never has headache or
backache. We both never forget to
recommend DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. Mrs. Lula Davis, 108 E.
Evans Ave
Your health is most important to
you. It's easily improved.
Obtain DR.. Pierce's Prescription
now, in liquid or tablets, from your
druggist or send 10c for trial pkg.
of tablets to DR.. Pierce's Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo, N. Y, or write. for
free medical advice.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

I went right out and got mo . bottle Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and before ] had taken the whole
Of that bottle knew it was helping mo.
Itook six bottles, and then In about three
months I took two more. Now / am In
perfect health. do all Of my own work
and could do more. can truly say that
] know Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound gave me my health. Mrs.
o. J. HMCKLEY, 816 Union Ave-, Mem
phis, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Private Text
Book upon Ailments Peculiar to
Women will be sent you free upon re-
quest. Write to The Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. This book
contains valuable information.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

WCI0 u WICCks i COulO
not sweep . room
without resting. /
could not do my work
except q little at q
time, and the doc
tors medicine did
not help me. One
day some ono threw
your little book on to
my porch, and In 1t I
read several testimo-
malls Of women who
hadbo>n13ko pnvaolf
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
Veracitv HiUh.

"Please, sir, can 1 have the after
noon Off"
"Your grandmother's funeral, 1 sup
poser
mol the visiting teams. London
Tit-Bits.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

TITS not every question that de-
serves an answer.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
Not PROPER.

Seems to me Janet hasn't particle
Of social tact"
what do you mean?"
"Why, when she Is invited to lunch
she talks more than the girl who is to
pay the bill."-Boston Transcript,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

A spoiled child is almost as bad as
one that is too fresh.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
MOTHER! GIVE SICK CHILD
"CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP"
Harmless Laxative for a Bilious
.constIpated Baby or Child.

Constipated, bill
ious, feverish, or
sick, collie Babies
and Children love
to take genuine
California Fig
Syrup" No other
laxative regulates
the tender little
bowels so nicely.
It sweetens the
s t o m ach and
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

starts the liver and bowels acting with
out gripping. Contains no narcotics or
soothing drugs. Say California" to
your druggist and avoid counterfeits
Insist upon genuine California Fig
Syrup" which contains directions
Advertisement.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
MRS. HINCKLEY
NERVOUS WRECK
Tells Women How She Was Restored
to Perfect Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Memphis, Tenn.-"Two years ago I
was completely rundown and mynerves
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

1t Pleased the Girl.
Love-Every time 1 kiss her I'm q
better man.
Sick-Oh, you little angel, you.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

MedfOcrities generally condemn
everything which passes their under
standing.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16

A judge is to be envied. He can al
ways enforce sllence-inside his court
room, anyway.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1924-01-16
Thrifty.
Local Pride.

do you get your gowns from
Parish"
"Not any more" answered Miss
Cayenne. We've gotten so we can
make 'em look just as queer and cost
just as much right in our own home
town"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
RETAIL CREDIT BUREAU
NEWEST C. OF C, AID TO
PUBLIC AND MERCHANTS

A Retail Credit Bureau, an innova-
ton in Service to both public and mer-
chant, was established last evening by
the Merchants Bureau of the Augusta
Chamber of Commerce at one of the
most interesting meetings that body
has ever held.
The credit bureau will be a service
to the public primarily and to the mer-
chants secondarily inasmuch as 1t will
protect the many honest buyers from
the few dishonest. II will facilitate
for the honest customer the often en-
barrassing task of securing credit.
The credit bureau VIII make no rec
ommendation or suggestions or enter at
all into the business of advising the
merchant whom to trust and whom TO
refuse credit. It's purpose Is the collec-
ton of actual facts from a disinterest-
ed standpoint for the benefit of both
the merchant and the customer The
merchant can extend or withhold
credit according to his own Judgment
after the facts collected by the credit
bureau are given to him. The details
in this matter are now being worked
out by Secretary Folsom and with the
continued cooperation of the merchants
the bureau will soon be successfully OPP
Grating.
It was also decided to hold the Dollar
Days this year on July 10 and II and
plans are already being formulated to
make this one of the greatest of all
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
Two Augusta Boys
Graduates from B. i.

Two Augusta boys, Gareld Herrin
and Howard Beale, graduated Mon
day from the Boston university COL
lege of business administration. The
graduation exercises were held in
Symphony hall in Boston and these
two boys were members of a gradu-
ating class of 11O5. the largest class
ever graduated from Boston univer-
sity.
specialized in accountancy. He will
remain in Boston. where he Is en-
ployed, until July and will then re-
turn to his home here to pass the
summer. His parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Herrin of East Crescent
street. returned Tuesday to this city
after attending the graduation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18

the Dollar Days that has yet been
held. Due to industrial conditions the
retail business has not been up to its
usual standard and consequently all
OF the merchants have some most I'M
usual values in the. vHy latest of mer-
chandise to offer to the public during
the two days sale.
A committee consisting of w. J.
Warrell as chairman, and Herbert L.
Merrill and Henry G. Barker was ap-
pointed to work out the details with
Secretary Folsom. This committee
will start Immediately on the plans
for posting the surrounding country
In order that all may have sufficient
time to make plans to attend this
greatest of merchandising events
Many miscellaneous matters were
discussed and definite. plans were made
for decorating Water street on Tues
day, June "a, which is st. Johns Day,
and at which time there will be several
communicates holding field day in
this city. Secretary Folsom was an
pointed a committee of one to carry
out the details in connection with this
event and every endeavor will be made
TO have Water street present a gala
appearance when the big parade passes
through on next Tuesday morning.
Tuesday also marks the opening of the
state league in this city and the visit
ing commentaries will be invited to see
the Augusta team play Harrington
that afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
Pacific Fleet Pays
Tribute to 48 Men
Killed on Mississippi

San Pedro, Cal. June 17.-(By A. P.)
The Pacific fleet today paid homage
to the three officers and As men who
fell in line of duty Thursday in No. 2
turret of the battleship Mississippi.
You died at your posts of duty"
said Rear Admiral w. V. Pratt as he
faced the long rows Of collins in the
last ceremonies. f.
In hollow square their comrades Of
tie fleet stood at attention in the final
salute: thousands of civilians about
Trona Field. which has witnessed the
athletic prowess of some of those who
lay still, arose. bareheaded. The ma
rine guard of honor pointed their rifles
skyward. three farewell volleys flashed.
and Bugler Pop" Gallagher the oldest
trumpeteer in the navy, sounded the
last post" .
Early in the morning ~ caskets
we're borne to the field and arranged
in the form of a cross. The 18th, that
of Lieutenant Thomas Z. cellars, yes
terday was started for Georgia.
over each coffin lay the flag and
banked about them We're thousands of
flowers. Every ship in the Pacific
meet Hdu ltS III Inc
square-4000 of them. officers and men
AS the band marched onto the field
an airplane dropped flowers.
Vice Admiral Henry A. Wiley said
that I'VE come here in sorrow to mourn
the loss of our comrades and join in
the last services over them. The &C
cident found them at their posts, put
ting forth the best that was in them.
Their last moments gave the most posi-
tive proofs of their courage and devo-
ton"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
BOWDOIN CLASS
EXERCISES UNDER
THORNDIKE OAK
Especial to Kennebec Journal


Brunswick, Me. June 17-About
on, hundred and fifty couples attend
ed the commencement dance which
was held at the Sargent gymnasium
this evening and which brought The
class day exercises to most sue
cessful close. Many Alumni have
already registered but the big crowd
is expected to arrive tomorrow.
Under the historic Thorndike Oak
the afternoon exercises were enjoy
ed by a large gathering. Richard H.
Lee of Foxcroft, the chaplain, offered
prayer, following which the opening
address was delivered by G. William
Rowe Of Bangor. The class poem was
delivered by John Waterson of jam
aica Plains, Mass, and grafton by
George E Hill of Collinsville, Conn.
The class history was read by Glenn
w. Gray of New Vineyard. following
which Joseph NJ. Brfsebois of King
ston, n. H.. delivered the parting ad-
dress.
The smoking Of the pipe Of peace
and the singing of the class ode
which was written by James M.
kenston of Portland followed NAL
coln Il. MOrrell VI WdyldHu, Mdss'
president of the class presided at the
exercises and Malcolm E. Hardy OF
Phillips was marshall.
The committee in charge Of the
arrangements for the dance and ex-
ercises consisted of Arthur D. Mig
uel of Manchester. Mass: Sylvio T.
Gonya. of Rumford; Rupert G. John
son Of Brownfield; Frank n. Plais-
ted of Buhl Idaho and Lawrence
Blantchford of Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
Annual Senior Prom
Tonight at High School

The annual senior prom VIII be
held this evening at Assembly hall,
by the members of the senior class
at Cony High school. ,SThe members
of the faculty. the seniors and their
invited guests will be the or''- ones
present at this affair. The boil has
Leen especially decorated for the oc-
casion and presents a most attractive
sight. This work has been done I'M
der the direction of Bill" Howell,
the chairman of the decoration COM
mittee. Lawrence Stiles will have
charge Of the refreshments. Man
sons orchestra OF Gardiner will fur
nish the music for the occasional
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18
Junior Alliance Enjoys
Picnic Party At Lake

The Junior Alliance of All Souls
church, Unitarian, participated yes
terday afternoon in an enjoyable pic
mic at the Lake. About IL were
present and had a Dleasurable time
by the waters edge. Mrs. Dan
Huntington Fem and Miss Gertrude
Carver were in charge of the fes-
tivities. The members of the Alliance
combined business with pleasure by
eiecting their officers for the coming
year. Edith Nelson was elected pres
ident: BOSNIAN Cole, vice president:
Virginia Wilcox. secretary, and Mary
Calvert, treasurer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-18

Miss George T.. Reeves was pleas
antly surprised Tuesday evening by
u group of her friends who tended
her a miscellaneous shower in honor
of her approaching marriage. About
% of her friends were present rom
this city and Gardiner.
Among the beautiful gifts recf wed
by Miss Reeves was fine set of lus-
tie china ware and several other
tasteful gifts which were presented
to her by her fellow workers 1t the
local telephone exchange. She re-
ceived many other gifts of cut glass,
linen and silverware.
The rooms were tastefully dec rat
ed with han2ings of white crepe
paper at the end of which were Jung
the gifts. A succession of surprises
cnsued as Miss Reeve. followed the
streamers came to the presents.
Refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served by Mrs. Alice NJ.