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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Worlds Wettest Spot
Found in Assam Hills

We often complain about rainy
weather, but really we do not know
what rain means! One has to go to
the Khasl hills, in Assam, to see rain
at its heaviest, for there it comes
down in Niagaras. This spot, for it
is not of large extent, rejoices In
the name of Cherripungi, and it de-
serves all the other bad names one
can give it. It's annual rainfull aver
ages 458 inches. or just eighteen times
the rainfall of London.
In 1861 Cherripungi nearly doubled
its average, for In that year 905 inches
fell, of which 366 We're recorded in
the month of July! On the 14th day
of that month 40 inches of rain fell
in twenty-four hours, and in the five
days, June l. to Is, the total reached
upwards of ia inches, or more than
four times the average annual rainfall
of London.
The heaviest recorded rainfall In
Great Britain occurred at Bruton, in
Somerset, on June %, 1917, when 91a
inches fell.-Tit-Bits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Idol Found in Burma
Splendid Work Of Art

The bronze Buddha of Yokohama is
commonly thought to be the largest
statue of that god in the world, but
there is one in. Burma that exceeds it
In at least one dimension and gives an
impression Of greater size.
When the English were building the
railway from Rangoon to Mandalay
they searched the vicinity of Pegu for
stone with which to make the embank-
ment through the great swamps. In
the whole area there was only one
elevation of any Importance. The
engineers thought that this hill might
provide the necessary material, so they
dug into it's base and were surprised
to find some artistic brickwork, the
Washington Star says.
On clearing away the earth further
they found an enormous stone statue
position. The statue is about 1910 feet
long and, including the brick base, 1t is
more than 40 feet high. The Yoko-
hama Buddha is 55 feet high and 40
feet in circumference.
Although the Burmese statue is not
SO artistic as the japanese, it is a
wonderful piece of work. Not the
least remarkable thing about it is the
way in which so huge a monument
had disappeared absolutely from Bur-
mese history and legend.
Tkc news of the discovery at once
brought numberless Buddhists to the
place, who glazed and decorated the
gigantic image as work of devotion.
The sides of its huge feet were orna-
mented at great cost with an elabor-
ate glass mosaic and each toe was
embellished with separate decora-
ton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Midget and the Bible

My mother had a beautiful cat named
Midget Midget was not only faS-
tidious when 1t came to eating, but
would sleep nowhere but on the
family Bible. My mother left the
Bible on the kitchen table one night,
and Midget, leaving her place in the
parlor, where the Bible was kept,
hunted around until she found it, and
there she was found in the morning.
Just to try out the old 'tabby," my
mother carried the Bible upstairs to
her sleeping room, and the next morn
ing, 10 and behold! there lay Midget.
A dictionary the same size was placed
in the Bibles usual place and the
Bible moved to a small clothespress.
Next morning Midget was found on
the Bible as usual and there she slept
until one morning she was found
dead-O. b. Montgomery, in Our
Dumb Animals
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Treasures in Ocean

The ocean appears to the travese.
to be vast eypanse of salty wsteq
valued chiefly for transportation and
source of rainfall. Yet 1t Is vertically
teaming with plant and animal life
and its depths hold untold treasures
It's saltiness has caused much incon
venience, for many, as Coleridge's An
cient Mariner. have had parchet
threats with Water, water every
where, nor any drop to drink" AL
though apparently a nuisance and
worthless, sea salt Is Natures store
house of treasures to the chemist. foI
1t contains all the valuable constitu,
ents Of the earth's crust that havs
been leached out by the countless
rains Of former years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
How Flattering!

She always felt somewhat timid In
the bank. 1t was such large bank
and so many very rich persons had &C
counts there.
She always passed her small checks
through to the cashier in furtive,
nervous manner.
One day she had cashed one Of these
checks, and while walking out of the
bank she stuffed the notes into her
handbag.
One of the banks detectives spotted
her, and he walked swiftly to her side,
BE careful, madam" he whispered
you're being watched with all that
money In your hand, you know"
ooh, how fiatteringw exclaimed the
young woman joyously. 'Why, l never
had such lovely thing happen in all
my life r.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Keep on Keeping On

When last I went West by wsy es
the Broadway Limited, was sitt.As
on the observation platform, watching
the scenery dash by, when the porter
came out to straighten che chairs
which had been left ID some disorder
by group Of young folks.
eve don't seem To be going SO much
faster than an ordinary local train
George" I commented. "How, then
can this be the fastest train on earth r
"Wall, subj" replied the African,
with grin, "de fac La we alis doan 90
no Eastern lots Of them pesky local&
but we gifts dar In quick time because
we jist keeps on keeping on.'-W. L
BaFnhart In Forbes Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Monument Unfinished

Edinburgh likes, or once liked, to be
called ''the Modern Athens" and there
is certainly a suggestion Of the old
Greek capital about the II tall col
umns which stand out against the sky
line on Gallon hill. These have been
called Scottish pride and Scottish
poverty" A public subscription was
opened In 1924 to erect a memorial to
the Scottish soldiers of the Penlnsu-
lar war. This was to take the form
Of building after the style of the
Parthenon But the plan failed for
lack Of funds. and the II solitary pill
lars, erected at q cost of $1,000 each
alone remain to tell the story.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Caring for Books

Books kept in glass-fronted book
cases are subject to attacks from book
worms, moths, etc, in greater degree
than if on open shelves. To preserve
your books from these pests sprinkle
the shelves occasionally, say once ey-
cry six months, with half an ounce of
camphor, half an ounce of powdered
bitter apple (well mixed together).
Do not keep books in very warm
room. Gas light affects them very
much Russia leather bindings in par
ticular.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11

The pyramids and the sphynx were
more important as timepieees than as
tombs, declare some scientists. Orig
inally, 1t is maintained, the sphynx sat
far below the level OF the desert sand.
BY sighting across the asp on the head
OF the sphynx and the use of the
notched stick to get the angle the sea-
son of the year could be told, from the
relation Of the stick to the sun. The
science was so accurate that the exact
day Of the year could be told. Sim
ilarly by studying the length of shad-
ows cast by the various pyramids other
important seasonal facts could be as.
certsined.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
eMessers'' and "Mopperso

The world is divided into the people
who make the messes and the people
who mop them up. Ninety per cent
make the messes and 10 per cent are
served out with mops. / was reading
a novel called 'Keddy" the other day.
I'm told it's the best picture of modern
Oxford that has ever been done. And
from cover to cover there isn't single
mention Of such things as lectures,
reading examinations, tutors, or any
thing of that sort. It's really master
ly the way everything trivial like that
has been eliminated.-From "Black-
marston," by Mrs. Hicks Beach.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Disastrous Flood

The Dayton (Ohio) flood of 1913
was, in the main, caused by a record
breaking rainfall, which was due to
the meeting of three opposing air
currents, one from the west, another
a cold stream from the northeast, the
third warm current from the south.
The flood was accentuated by the con-
ditions of the rivers flowing through
the city and also by the bursting of
reservoirs in central and western Ohio
Four hundred and fifteen lives were
lost, and the property losses amounted
. $180,000,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11

(which shall it be? Which shall II
be? N.Y. or the? my or 'the'?"
Isn't that silly2 / agree with you.
and yet 1t was the basis of a discus
sion that was carried on by several
historical societies. The question was,
did Stephen G. Foster write, in 1868.
for the first time Of his famous song.
THE sun shines bright on my old
Kentucky home or was 1t: "The sun
shines bright in the old Kentucky
homer"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Fnn,e and Glory

Fame Is the favorable celebrity that
In handed to man who has made
folks think he has done something beA
ter than the ordinary; Glory Is the
widespread praise and honor accord
ed to any one by common consent
They are two Of the most widely adj
vertised articles ever put on the mar
ket. If, in a general way of speaking
Fame is the red seal of merit pasted
on mans brow, then Glory is threa
coats Of scarlet paint. rubbed down
and vanished and touched up With
golf leaf.--Ellis Parker Butler +. In
Hearst's nternational-C Cosmopolitan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
Aluminium, Rivals Steel

Aluminium was merely a laboratory
curiosity generation ago, but today
it is a real rival to copper and steel
and the center of one of the largest
individual industries. Besides being
used in hundreds of household articles
it is finely ground for making paints,
is necessary in airplane and diriglbls
construction and Is used as cables for
high tension transmission. The out
put of the industry in 20 years has
grown from nothing to hundreds of
millions wear
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-06-11
BIDS FOR UNLOADING
AND HAULING OF COAL

Pursuant to Chapter 81, Laws Of
Wisconsin, the State Chief Engineer
will receive bids for the unloading
and hauling of coal consigned to the
State Normal School at River Falls,
Wisconsin, at his office in the State
Capitol until 300 o'clock p. m, June
II, 1925. Blank forms may be had
On application to the State Power
Plant Engineer, 624 East Main
Street, Madison, Wisconsin.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
THREE NEW HOSPITALS
PLANNED FOR INDIANS
Will. Be Constructed on Reserva-
tions in West-Fourth Will
Be Extended

Plans for the construction of three
new Indian hospitals and an addition
to fourth We're announced yesterday
by the Interior Department. They will
be built under supervision of the
Bureau of Indian Affairs during the
next fiscal year on the reservations
at klamath, Oreg.; Fort Peck, Mont.
Pyramid Lake, New, and Fort Lap
wal. Idaho.
The klamath reservation will have
40-bed general hospital, to cost
SIS, Geo; Fort Peck, a 24-bed general
institution costing $4,000; Pyramid
Lake, new hospital and -rehabili-
tation of an existing one, and Fort
Lapwai will get an additional struc-
ture to care for so patients.
An appropriation of $4,000 is avail
able for the Pyramid Lake enlarge
ments, but the Indian bureau does not
contemplate starting erection of the
new building until the present hos
pital has been thoroughly remodeled.
Four other Indian hospitals already
are under construction at Shawnee,
Chilocco and Talequah in Oklahoma,
and at Obigum, MINI.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
GULF-T0-LAkES MAIL
FLIGHT SUCCESSFUL
Plane Arrives Ahead of Schedule.
Officials See Big Saving in
Time for Banks.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, April 1S.-The first air
mail fight from the Gulf of Mexico
TO the Great Lakes was successfully
completed here at 4:20 o'clock yester-
day afternoon, when the 4o0-horse-
power De Haviland plane which start
ed from New Orleans at 5:39 o'clock
in the morning landed here with reg
istered mail valued at more than $3,-
100000. The mail connects with the
regular transcontinental service.
Post Office authorities and air mail
officials who observed each stage of
the flight said that it was a complete
success, and that if such service
We're made permanent it would mean
saving of from one to two days in
bank clearings to the West. Mail
which left New Orleans yesterday
morning was being rushed last night
toward the Pacific Coast.
The trip, according to the pilots ar
irving here, was almost uneventful as
far as the last leg of the journey was
concerned. They were ahead of sched-
ule most of the way and landed at the
haywood Field here ahead of time by
10 minutes. Victor J. Meloy and Her
bert Fox piloted the plane from Nash
Vile to Chicago. Six mail bags con-
tanning bank clearings for the most
part were unloaded. The plane was
met by city and post Office officials.
The plane, which also brought a let
ter from Gov. Brandon, Alabama, to
Mayor Dever of Chicago, made the
flight as the result of the suggestion
and support of business organizations
along the route, the plan being sug-
gested by the Birmingham Age-Her-
aid on March IT.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Shears and Scissors ~
69c Each -1O

28S pairs
Steel Scissors, made by the Henkel ~
Company. Assorted sizes. Every pair guar
anteed
Steel Shears 79c. Assorted sizes, to s
inches. Every pair guaranteed.
Sewing Silk, Spools, 1Sc. Best quality, in
black, white and colors
Clark's o. N. r. Mercerized Sewing Cotton,
3 spools, I2c. Assorted colors.
Venus Compressed Sanitary Napkins, for
I5c. Can be carried in rurse.
G. r. Wood Sanitary Napkins, 3 boxes, s1.ee.
l dozen to bov
Kotex Sanitary Napkins, 4zc box. l dozen
to box.
Sanitary BIoomers, ssc each. Comfortable
and durable Muslin top.
Venus Special Sanitary Apron, 45c each.
With net top. Assorted colors in flesh, white
Sanitary Underskirt, s1.3s. Washable rubber
back lace trimmed Colors White, flesh and
honeydew.
Sanitary Step-ins, soc each. In flesh color.
Lace trimmed. Assorted sizes.
Spring Tape Measurer, 2Ic and 39c each. In
assorted colors.
Adjustable Hat Innings, zlc each. White and
black.
he trimmed, with side pocket.
Cord Shopping Bags, &c and 39c each. With
cord handles.
Velvet Grip Supporters, Ice pair. With OBJ
long rubber button.
Shirred Ribbon Elastic Carriers, $3.50 and
S2.79 pair. Lace and fancy trimmings. Assert
ed colors.
Coates Mercerized Daruing Cotton. 3 spoola.
Izc- In black, white and colors.
Best Quality Darning Silk, spoois zlc.
Black and white and colors.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Non-Adjustable Dress
Forms, sos Each
These Dress Forms are
covered with gray jersey and
have a steel.band skirt.

Dress Shields, 18c pair.
Guaranteed pure gum, with
double-covered nainsook. AS
sorted sizes.
ShirIastic Ribbon, 42c, soc
and 7ec yard. Some lace-trim-
med, some plain.
ShoMder-strap Tape ) yards,
ISc. In assorted colors.
Lingerie Tape, 4 yards, SC.
In pink, blue and white.
Pin Cubes, 2 cubes, zSc. 200
count. Assorted sizes.
Venus S-inch Sanitary Nap
kins, 7Sc box. l dozen to a
box.
Linen Bobbin Tape, SC, 7c
and Sc each. White only; E
yards to a piece.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Tobacco Growers
Use Moth Balls irs
Var Upon Insects
Special Disps teh to The Star.

Special Disps teh to The Star.
DANVILLE Va, April 1S.--To-
bacco farmers in this section are
using moth balls as a last resort to
kill insects which are rayagtng the
plant beds.
In some cases growers have been
compelled to abandon their beds
and plant new ones, which means
that the tobacco crop will be late.
Inceticides, although used freely,
have not had the effect of killing
the flies and beetles, which are very
numerous this year. Arsenate of
lead and iodoform are usually used.
The absence of rain is also begin
ming to worry the growers.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Hurricane Sweeps Cuban Province.

HAVANA, Cuba, April 1S-Two
persons were injured and much prop
erty damage was done in the province
of Pinar del Rio, west of Havana, by
a hurricane which passed across the
island Thursday. No estimate can yet
be made of the loss, but several ware
houses were unroofed. tobacco stored
in them being damaged, and a few
houses were destroyed.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
PREPARE FOR PLEBISCITE
Natives in Tacna-Arica Section
Register in Large Numbers

LIMA, Peru, April 1S.-According
to La Prensa. the registration of ma
tives in the disputed Tacna-Arica ter
ritery in preparation for the plebiscite
to be held under the arbitral award of
President Coolidge is being effected
satisfactorily. La Prensa said the peo-
pie are registering in numbers fiat
tering to their pa triotism.''
Evening star., 1925-04-19

the comparatively few Paul Pryss"
who would take the trouble of going
to the collectors ONCE to examine
them and the country wide publicity
which would be given them through
the newspapers.
Evening star., 1925-04-19

Four separate and distinct appliances Tor the
price of one. Dtying comb, waver rod, marcel
waving iron, curling iron with white handle,
also black handles. Guarantee with each set
KIeinert's Jiffy Baby Pants s9c each. Water
proof. Assorted Sizes
Children's Rubbexized Aprons 21c each. As
sorted colors, with and without pockets.
Rubber Baby Bibs, z5c each. With sleeves,
trimmed with colored binding
Ventilated AII-rubber Baby Pants, 1sc each.
In large sizes only.
Ready-made Garters, 39c pair. Ribbon COW
cred, assorted colors. Fasten with small fancy
bows.
Colored Bias Seam Tape, pieces, 1Sc. Fine
lawn. yards to the piece.
Rickrack Braid, pieces, z5c. Extra fine
quality. yards to the piece.
Lawn Bias Fold Tape, &c each. White and
assorted widths. yards to the piece.
Silk Taffeta Seam Binding, 17c roll yards
to roll. Black white and colors.
Mercerized Tape, I4c roll. Assorted colors.
5 yards to piece.
Imported Featherstitch Braid, pieces for
25c. Assorted coors. yards to piece.
White Featherstitch Braid, 1zc bolt. Superior
quality. 3 yards to the piece.
Imported Lace Edge, 19c piece. White only
8 yards to the piece.
Clinton Safety Pins, 2 dozen, SC. Sizes co. o
and /. dozen, Izc, sizes and ).
Kirby Beard Pins, lie paper. 800 to the
sheet
Kirby Beard Hairpins, boxes, 21c. With
assorted size harpins. Black and bronze.
Pin Books for SC. Books containing black
and white assorted sizes. 234 count
Puritan Dressnaker Pins, X-lb. box, 2Ic.
Nell Brinkley Bob Curriers', cards for zie.
Four to card
Partisan Waivers, 2 packages zsc. Six to the
package.
Sewing Needles, papers, 1Sc. Best quality,
assorted sizes.
Sterling Silver ThimbIes, zIc and S9c each
Assorted sizes
Tomato Pincushion, 2 for 1Sc. Medium size.
CelluIoid ThimbIes for SC. Assorted colors.
Small medium and large sizes.
Utility Pads for knee or auto use, 39c.
Eureka Sanitary Napkins, soc box. One
dozen to box. Large size
Evening star., 1925-04-19

Silver Polishing Cloths, for z5c. For clean
ing. restoring and polishing high-grade metals
and silver
Hook and Eye Tape, 1sc yard. Black and
white Rustproof.
Al-Ion Ironing Board Pads. 7sc each. With
hooks and tape.
AI-Ion Ironing Board Covers, Csc each. Made
of unbleached muslin, with hooks and tape for
fastening.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Henkel Trim Rite
Hair Bobber
S2.70 Set

Trim your own bobbed
and shingle hair at home.
Set consists of Shears,
Neck Shaving Clippers
and Bobbing Comb.
Evening star., 1925-04-19

Broom Covers, 25c each. White only Fasten
with tape.
Utility Cretonne Bags, S5c each. Assorted
colors. Medium size.
Rush Shopping Bags 3sc each. With col
ored trimming.
3-in-I Machine OIL bottles for zsc. Small
size bottle.
Enamel Waist Hangers, for z5c. Assorted
colors White, blue and pink.
Plain Wooden Waist Hangers, for 18c.
Plain Wooden Coat Hangers, for 1zc. With
rod for skirts or trousers.
NickeI-plated Folding Suit Hangers, for 1sc.
Plain Wooden Shoe Trees, pairs for 1Sc.
With metal rod.
Dish Cloths, for 1sc. Medium size, with
coiored stripes
ored borders. :.
Wash Cloths, for zSc. Medium, with col
ored stripes.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
4 Great 7iuo-Day Sale of Notions
Offering List of Wanted Items at Remarkably Low Prices

hand have listed here
remarkably
Drce
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Display No. 5
4c Yard

Colored Dress Linens
in every wanted shade.
This pure Irish linen
fabric has no equal for
wear and smartness for
Summer frocks and the
popular new ensembles
and suits.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Silken Fabrics, Radiantly Ne1U
for the Summer Season.!


attractive in each shipment. The Flowered Ge
gayy colored. The New Sports Silks attractive
Silks, Corded Silks. Tafetas and Satns are showr
decree.
Fancy Georgette, $1.98 and $2.98
These Fancy Georgettes greatly in demand for
the colorfu afternoon and evening frock The fig
in large and all-over patterns pastel and
dark grounds. 40 inches wide.
Striped Sport Crepe, $2.49
The of all the tub fabrics for sports
are the Regimental Striped Crepe de Chimes We
showing them in striking color combinations in
wide and broken stripes. 50 inches wide.
54-Inch Novelty Crepes, $6.o8
Shown in beautiful printed and self-colored bor-
ders in the newest designs. The average dress pat
tern requires but 1H yards.
Dress Goods
Bordered and Striped Casheen, $4.49
The smart colors in this Roman Bordered and
Striped Casheen make this material especially attrae-
tive. Shown in both light and dark grounds with
beautiful blending stripes. 81 inches wide
.I.s~ De-
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Display No. E
SIC Yard

I m port e d Dress
Ginghams, in lovely
check designs. This
gingham is a partieu-
larly S o t t, smooth
weave, and the coiors
are guaranteed fast.
Regular selling price,
75c to $l.00 yard.
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Linings
Plain and Fancy Silk.and.C Cotton
Fabrics, 49c

These are the favorite fabrics for lingerie slips
and paIamas Carried in complete range of eolors
36 inches wide
Evening star., 1925-04-19
Display No. Isl and $1.@ Yard
Display No. 2-$1.15 Yard

Silk and-cotton Printed Crepe, in patterns
to initiate the popular silk printed crepes. 36
inches wide
Imperial Valley press., 1925-07-01
LAVAL IS GIVEN
| TO II YEARS
IN San QUENTIN

Charles Laval, charged with forg
cry ON two accounts, pleaded gull
tH when arraigned hefore Judge
Cole in the superior court yesterday
afternoon, and was sentenced to
serve from one to Il years in San
Quentin prison on each count
Laval was formerly employed rs
bookkeeper and cashier by the Eagle
Packing Company in this city, and
he admitted forging several Of the
company $ checks and cashing them
for his own use. The exact amount
of his speculations is not known, but
it is believed to be in the ncighbor-
hood of several hundred dollars.
lie came to El Cem;fo in january ,
and shortly thereafter he obtained
employment with the Eagle Packing
Company. There was no suspicion
attached to him until the early part
of last month, when a probe of his
accounts showed THAI several checks
haG been tampered with. His ar
rest followed shortly thereafter.
Laval will be taken to prison to-
morrow by Il deputy sheriff.