davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Location of Famous
London Well UnknoD1

Even before the Norman conquest
the holy well of st. Clement, London,
used to be the scene of many pilgrim
ages, and these continued until the
Reformation. 1t used to be the favor
lite trysting place for lads and lassies
on summer evenings, in the time when
the Strand of London was a country
road and not the important London
thoroughfare 1t is today. The site of
the old well is believed to lie some
where between the law courts in the
Strand and st. Clements inn.
Within a few yards of the site of
the well stands the church of st.
Clement, whose bells are famed in
nursery rhyme. Here Doctor Johnson
used to have a pew, but there is no
record of his ever having visited the
well-which was only bricked over
when the present law courts were
built.-Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
TIMBER SHORTAGE
AND LOW STANDARDS

There is little doubt that the low
standard of living in certain coun-
ties is partly due to the scarcity and
high prices Of forest products. In
Asia Minor the timbers of masonry
house are counted among the most
desirable spoils of war. The United
States, with it's high standard of liv-
ing, conditions, is more lavish user
Of forest products than any other
country in the world With 470,000,-
600 acres of remaining forest land,
little of which will be needed for
agriculture for long time, it is pos
sible with care to provide comfort
able amount Of timber for our people
for many years to come. The Ma
tional Lumber Manufacturers Associ-
alton estimates the 1924 production
Of lumber in the u. S. at $4,000
100000 feet, or something over 300
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
WIFE is ARRESTED
ON REVOLVING CHARGE

One of the most unbelievable, in
human and revolving cases that has
yet found its way into Polk county
court circles was started when G. F.
Hanson, st. Croix Falls, made a
complaint against his wife, Fannie
Hanson, charging ner with adultery
and with having been Instrumental
ana active in using her own daugh-
ter, a girl Of 16 years, for immoral
purposes.
Warrants were also sworn out for
Harry Lee, charging him with adul-
terry, and Levi Francisco with for
nication. Both men were arraingned
before Judge Roberts and their case
set for April 81. None Yves able to
furnish bail. Lee is a single man.
Francisco has been married.
There is a possibility that others
may be brot into the case.
Mrs. Hanson was arrested on a
similar charge last winter, but the
case did not get beyond justice
court and not much developed out of
it.-Balsam Lake Ledger.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30

feet per capita. Some of the nations
IF Europe get along with so feet of
lumber per capita, and many ma
tions use but few feet. With care
and economy in manufacture and
utilization Americas present timber
supply can be made to go much far
Their without affecting comfort and
convenience. A large part of the
present 800 feet per capita is wasted
in logging and saving which, will be
eliminated in the 'uture. AS Presi-
dent Coolidge says, the forest prob
lem is really one of land utilization
The public must understand this and
act accordingly The observance of
American Forest Week-April 81
May 3--will help.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Comparison of French
and English Housewives

1t Is said that the French working
woman's only thoughts concern food
and money. She certainly manipu-
lates the former with great skill and,
as is well known, her savings are the
backbone of her country. Whenever
a fresh loan Is floated in France long
queues Of housewives are always watt
ing outside the banks with their
money.
In running a household in France
one soon finds out that the maids
must be we'll fed. They will put up
with sleeping accommodations which
British maids would not tolerate, but
there Is no compromise on food, says
writer In London Answers.
A cook. though she will keep her
pots and pans spotlessly clean, will
not wash a floor with much zeal. The
Understanding French women, it is
interesting to note, have, as a rule,
perfectly kept hands
French women tell me that there
is more love in a French home than
in a British one, and that they are
more concerned with the family we'll
being than we are.
Gossip, largely keenly critical in
character. is rife among better-class
French women. Their talk, indeed, is
criticism, criticism, and always criti-
cism. There is jealousy for the wom
an who looks nice and laughter for
the one who doesn't A French woman
will not admit to age until it is really
upon her. Then, socially, she becomes
indeed back number
Spirit is said to be the keynote OF
French woman's character. Armed
with 1t, she never admits defeat,
whether in the world of commerce or
OF conquest. And this spirit, with
which she downs a rival, enables her
also to cheer on her husband to fame
and fortune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Wanted His Share

He was little, understood, inoffen-
sive-looking person. He had managed
to get on the Broadway express at
Times square by the simple expedient
Of holding his breath and allowing
himself TO be jammed into the train
by the burly blue-coated guard. He
found himself in a pocket formed by
four men surrounding him. His chin
reached up to about their knees, The
atmosphere-what there was of tt
was stiffiing. He managed TO stand II
for about two minutes. Then he
twisted his neck up to the man in
front of him and said: Pardon me,
sir, but would you mind holding your
breath for a moment? would like
to get a mouthful for myself. "-Mer-
curry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Donegal School
Mrs. Kenneth Pace, Teacher

TIE 3's and as Geo. class are
studying Hogs and Pork.
TIE SIS Geo. class are studying
France. We are keeping notebooks
on our outlines for Fair work.
The SIS and 6's History class are
studying "The King of Spain De-
fed by the Dutch" We will soon
finish our text.
The rs and IS Reading class are
rewriting the poems learned this
year. Leave it to Edward to retell
the story of "The Celebrated Jump
ing Frog"
In History work the rs and IS
are reviewing "Life in Colonial
Times"
The 6's and rs Geo. class are
keeping a notebook in outline form
as review of our States.
We have four more weeks OF
school after this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malott and daughter
called on us Thursday afternoon
taking Miss Carlson with them on
their return to town.
BY Pupils.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
BELDENVILLE COMMUNITY CLUB

Old fashioned music in generous
quantity was furnished for the Bel
denville Community Club Saturday
evening, April 25, by the Dopkins
Bros. and Mrs. Fred Heacox. Little
Miss Bernice Heacox sang a num-
Der of songs. She was accompanied
on the piano by Mrs. Joe. Stoetzel,
Jr.
DR.. Clayton, of Red Wing, gave a
talk on his recent trip trough Eur
ope. Those who thought that the
doctor depended on his store of fun
ny stories to hold his audience,
found out their mistake. We had lit
tie occasion to laugh, but the interest
of young and old was held unwaver-
ingly throughout the address.
It was called to the attention of
the Press Cor. that the names of the
judges of the debate were omitted
from her report of April II. The
judges were Raymond Larson, w. H.
Hunt and Mrs. K. Pace.
The c. c. C. met April 23 at the
home of Mrs. Joe Stoetzel, Jr. The
next meeting viii be May 81, but we
are unable to announce the place of
meeting at this time.
Press Cor. B. c. G.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
ClooerddIe School
Mabel Jensen, Teacher

Our school is drawing very near
to its close this spring.
A few Of us have been on the sick
list but So far the measles haven't
visited us.
The SIS and 6's had test in His
tory Monday.
Several Of US will receive 4 months
and 6 months folders this last month.
Mrs. Steiner visited us for short
while on Wednesday afternoon.
Friday afternoon Mrs. Ben Wahl and
Marion W,ahl, Mrs. Mink Fade and
Gaylord and Dolores Fade visited
US. We have had So visitors this
year.
We had Arbor Day last Thursday.
Our play, Jumbo Jim,' given
Saturday evening, was well attended.
We realized the nice sum of S26.15,
for our lunch. We wish to thank
everyone who helped make it a sue
cess.
The is are reading about the
"Little Half-Chick.
We are all reviewing in nearly all
our subjects
Our school closes Wednesday,
April 20. We are not having a
picnic, but are expecting surprise
Of some kind for the day.
AS this will be our last write-up
to the Journal this year, we wish to
thank the Journal for the privilege
of having our school notes publish
in that paper and also the readers
for their "kind attention"
We have not had one tardy person
throughout the whole year. Who
can beat this record?
Vacation! Hurrah!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
South Fork School
Isabelle Bergholtz, Teacher

This week finishes up our 9Th
month of school.
Carl Sumner broke his record last
Wednesday when he missed his first
day Of school this term.
The is have completed their First
Reader.
The 5's Geography class are max
ing a study of France, Spain and
Portugal.
TIE 3's Geography class are study
ing about Cotton seed and Olive OIL
The 8's are reviewing in Reading
The SIS language class are study
ing the correct use of Lie and Lay.
The following second graders re-
ceived certificates for their Reading
Circle Work. John Davis, Leonard
Larson, Gilbert Holmstoen and
Lyman Morrow.
The following received diplomas:
Theresa johnson, Mildred Davis,
Laura Holmstoen, Ruth Kinney, Ed
win Dorgan, Hilda and Myra John
son and LIE Roy Morrow.
The following received both d.
plona and seal for reading twice
as many books as were required;
Kenneth Dorgan, Roy Davis, Helen
Larson and Kenneth Sumner.
Earl received a special honor
seal for reading three times as
many books as was required.
County Agent Seyforth and Mr..
McNeel, Assistant State Club Lead
er, will hold meeting at this school
May 6, at 900 a. m. At this meeting
Club Work will be explained and en-
rollments made. Any boy or girl,
age 10 to 20 years, not in school, but
living in the community and wishing
to enroll in Club Work are urged to
attend this meeting. Parents are
especially invited to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Forestolle School
Mrs. Lyman Healy, Teacher

The Is and rs made May baskets,
Japanese lanterns and posters for
Mother Goose ryhmes.
In drawing we have drawn the
common birds of our community and
colored them.
The rs and IS Reading class
memorized the poem, "The Flag
Goes By"
The SIS Arithmetic class have been
studying bills and accounts.
The SIS and As drew maps of the
school-room last Friday.
We have completed making oui
fair work for the fair.
Rose Hutera, Reporter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Angel Hill School
Lillian Bohlken. Teacher

This week ends our eighth month
OF school.
William Frank is back to his school
duties after a weeks illness.
We observed Arbor Day by rak-
Ing and cleaning the school yard,
and also by planting few flowers.
Later We enjoyed weiner and
marshmallow roast.
The rs and IS have completed the
study Of Wisconsin They are now
learning about Canada for Geogra
ply. In Grammar they are having
personal prcnouns.
The SIS and SIS have read the story
On the Days Of Giants" for Langu-
age
The 3's and As are memorizing the
poezn, 1.-THE Wonderful World" for
language. In Geography they are
studying about fruits and making
fruit posters.
The Is and rs studied the picture
Feeding Her Birds painted by
Millet.
We have our school-room decorat-
ed with red and yellow tulips which
were made by the drawing classes.
Mrs. AL. Filkins presented the
school with beautiful geranium
plant. 1t has three large blossoms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Lane OAK School
Hazel zimmerman, Teacher

This week completes our eighth
month of school.
The SIS are studying about Column
bus in History. They are review
ing in Geography.
The 3's and As are memorizing
the poem, "The Thrush" for Langu-
age
The rs are learning the poem
"Rock-a-Bye Lady" for Language.
The SIS and As are having Prime
and Composite Numbers in Arithme-
tic.
The rs are reviewing in Geogra-
ply and preparing for their examin-
alton which will be in May.
We plan to have a picnic on Sat-
urday, May 2, when is our last day
of school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
CONSTABLE USED
FAKE LICENSES
Traps Speeders While Violating Auto
Laws Himself; Costs Him S63.20

Traps Speeders While Violating Auto
Laws Himself; Costs Him $63.2O
Sherman McBrayer, constable, Of
Poskin, Barron county, was found
guilty in the municipal court of Bar
ron yesterday of driving car with
out registration and using a counter
felt license plate. His fine and costs
amounted to $43.20 and the addition
al assessment of license fees for 1924
and 1925 brought his costs up to
$63.20.
McBrayer, who has been active in
the arresting of speeders on the
roads around Poskin, had taken a
1928 Illinois license plate and pound
ed the first number, SO" into very
good resemblance of the large "B"
indicating the weight class under
which his car, a Ford touring car,
should have been registered. He had
also fattened out the 5 in 90 and
painted over it. The "Ill." he had
fiattened and had painted Wis.
over that. The completed job with a
new coat of paint was an imitation
of the 1924 Wisconsin license plate
which might have easily fooled any
expert.
He got away with the fraud for
one season but his failure to apply
for new license or to make new
counterfeit got him in bad. r. w.
Dixon, license inspector for North
western Wisconsin, investigated the
1924 license, and discovered the fake.
Eau Claire Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
(First publication April 80, 1925)
In Circuit Court For Pierce County.
Wisconsin.
Theodore f. Nopp, Plaintiff,

VS..
Nicholas F. Nopp and Sarah NJ.
Nopp, his wife, First National Bank
of Prescott, Wisconsin, corporation,
and +. B. Carisch, Defendants.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
That under and by virtue of iudg-
ment of foreclosure and sale, rend-
cred, entered and docketed in the
above entitled action in the Circuit
Court for Pierce County, Wisconsin,
on March 10Th, A. D. 1924, and a
supplementary Judgment at the foot
# the aforesaid judgment dated
iarch 25th, A. D. 1925, 1
he undersigned sheriff of Pierce
ounty, Wisconsin, will expose for
ale and sell at public vendue at the
ront door of the Court House in the
illage of Ellsworth, in said County
n the 18th day of June, A. D. 1925,
t 200 p. M, to the highest bidder
or cash, the premises described in
aid judgement and therein directed
o be sold, situated in Pierce
iounty, Wisconsin, and described as
ollows, to-wit: "The West Half of
ne Southeast Quarter, and the East
half of the Southwest Quarter of
section 20, Township 81 North,
sange 10 West" or so much thereof
may be necessary to satisfy the
UNI of $2,9s7.03 which will be due
hereon at the time of said sale;' and
he further sum of $6,000.OO to be-
ONE due thereon on October 1st, A.
D. 1888, with interest thereon It the
ate of 59e per annum, payable an
lually; and the cost of this sale.
Dated April 9th, A. d. 1925.
FRANK L. BAKER, Sheriff of
Pierce County, Wisconsin.
White & White, Attorneys,
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Kmnickinnic School

The 7th and 9Th grades are max
ing seed corn test of the corr
which they gathered and cured last
fall.
The 9Th and 9th grades studied
the poem, "Warren's Address to the
American Soldiers"
The 3rd and 4th grades wrote let
tiers for Language class.
Miss Hawkins visited US Monday
afternoon.
The Sd and 4th grades studied the
storie of Olives.
Lucille and Edwin Weishaar have
the measles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30

A. D. 1925, at the Court House in
the Village of Ellsworth, County of
Pierce, and State of Wisconsin, there
will be heard and considered. the ap-
piication of Lake City Bank of Min
nesota, a corporation, to admit to
probate the last Will and Testament
of David Huddleston, late of the city
of Lake City, Wabasha County, Min
nesota, deceased, and for the appoint
ment of an administrator, with will
annexed;
Notice Is Hereby Further Given,
That at the Special Term of said
Court to be held at said Court House,
on the Second Tuesday Of August, A.
D. 1925, there will De heard, cor
sidered and adjusted, all claims
against said David Huddleston, de-
ceased;
And Notice Is Hereby Further
Given, That all such claims for ex-
animation and allowance must be
presented to said county court az the
Court House in the Village of Els
worth, in said county and state, on
or before the Eighth day of August,
A. d. 1925, or be barred.
Dated April Sth, 1925.
By the Court:
Warren p Knowles,
Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Costly to Grotp Toll

Sorry, but / can't insure you
you're too TALL" said the agent to the
man who wanted to take out an acct
dent policy.
TOO tall? What's the matter with
that?' protested the applicant. "And
anyway I'm not as tall as my father
was and he had no trouble getting in
sured."
But your father" the agent ex-
planned, twas insured long ago when
there was no danger of fellow hav-
ing his head knocked off by a skidding
airplane. "-American Legion Weekly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
The Reason

"Do you remember, DEAR" said Mrs.
Blank, that before we were mar
ried you always offered me your left
arm?"
YES" replied her husband, 81
wanted to have my right hand free.
You see, I had lovers fear that
someone would try to take you away
from me, and / always kept 1t in
readiness for defence"
"How sweet But how is 1t that
now you usually offer me your right
arm?"
"Well, I am not so afraid as was
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30
Gertrude School
Thora Hansen, Teacher

We are finishing up our Reading
Circle work for the year.
The SIS and 6's Arithmetic class
is working Interest.
Levern, our first grader, IS enjoy
ing a new reader.
The SIS and 6's Language class is
memorizing "The Years at the
Spring"
We have little more than two
weeks left of school.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. /. Malott, Miss
Jensen and Miss Kenall visited school
on Friday of last week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30

Get Burgess Radio "a" batteries,
they last twice as long as other dry
cells. Alf Rasmussen, River Falls,
Wis.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-04-30

Phillips & Lndemeier, Attorneys.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-10
Famous Forts in
u. S. History
By ELMO SCOTT WATSON
&c. Ia2>y western Newspaper UniOn.1
Boonesborough, Symbol of
Frontier America .

BoonesbQrough is more than KEN
tucky's most famous fort. 1t is a ma
tional landmark whose palisadeo walls
symbolic the American frontier and
its name stands as a monument to the
memory Of Daniel Boone, the one
great American pioneer. Brief as was
its existence, there are few forts in
America which have a more romantic
history.
In 1775 col Richard Henderson, 4
North Carolina land Spectator, sent
Daniel Boone TO survey ii road into
Kentucky, the Dark and Bloody
Ground" and to build a fort there.
Boone set out witf= 20 men and after
seyeraI skirinishes with hostile In
dams, he reached his goal April l, and
on April % began building fore.
Since BoOneSborough was typical OF
all fN9ntier forts, 1t is worthy OF de-
scrlption. At=each of the four corners
was-a two-story bloekhouse. A series
Of little Cabins placed close together,
with their roofs sloping inward was
built along the sides, and the space in
between these cabins was filled mp with
palisades. There wereEleavy gates in
front and back and the whole fort in
closed a space 200 feet long and $50
feet wide eThe walls, whics we're
about Twelve feet high. were loopholed
for rife fire, as were the cabinszand
there was hardly a nail or piece of
iron used in the wlrole fort.
From the date of its establishment
there was always something thrilling
taking piece. In July, 177G, occurred
the capture Of the Boone and Galloway
girls and their romantic rescue soon
afterwards. The next year the Indians
attacked. .Boop esborough and simon
KenJon 1naGz his famous rescue Of
Daniel Boone In September OF that
year the British and Indians again be:
Sieged the fort af19r they had called
out he frontiersmen for a council, and
their treacherous attack under the
whiie fag had faileCE During this
siege the@Indians tried to get into the
fort by digging under 1t. what are
you red rascals doing there one old
frontiersman yelled 20 the savages iR
their own tongue. Digging" was the
return yell. BLOW you all to the devil
soon; what you dor? oh" was the
cheerful reply, we're digging to meet
you aud intend to bury 500 OF you
Such were the incidents witch make
up the history 81 Boonesborough.
After the Indian wars were=oYer this
pioneer Catic1 lost its importance and
never became the metropolis of the
site of Kentucky, as it once promised
TO do. Today Poonesborough is noted
as a pleasure resort where hundreds
ego every year to playa strange con.
trast to the grim scenes of savage ha.
sired and bloodShed it witnessed in the
days of Daniel .!Boons.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1925-01-10
VIVID CONTRAST IN
WELCOME TO PRINCE

From no source did the prince Of
Wales receive more gracious wei
come TO America than from this coun-
try's exclusive organization.
i. To be a mtJrber Of the garonial or
der Of Runnymede your a4S.estor must
have been ore Of those barons who
709 Years ago requested King John
to sign on. the dotted line Of Magma
Charta Itself.
Philadelphia Is the headquarters IF
this baron7al order and here Il was
founded. says the Philadelphia In
Quirer.
Charles Marshall, whose ancestor.
Christopher Marshall was live wire
or the Revolution. showed me the let
ter Of welcome he sent 10 the prince
on behalf .of the Rannymedes and Ike
wise the gracious acknowledgment
from the future successor Of King
John
Here you soe vivid contrasts The
boyish and popular prince-the con
tinuity o. seven centuries u kings
since Johu-eheered in a land thar
was unknown to civilized msn for 25o
years after King John was N his
grave