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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
Canards

John S. Sumner, head of New York's
anti-vice crusaders, was asked by a
New York reporter the other day if II
was true that he had been trying to
get the Bible expurgated.
THAT story"-and Mr.. Sumner
laughed heartily-"is just about as
true as the one they started last month
They said last month, you know, that
l was behind world movement to do
away with vice presidents"
Mr.. Sumner gave another hearty
laugh. Then he ended:
Il guess they'll be accusing me next
Of trying to pass a law to prohibit
boats from hugging the shore"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
TELEGRAPH Wires

To carry on the telegraph system OF
the United States 100000 miles OF
wire are required. Next in turn comes
Russia with about one-third this raile-
age. Germany is third and Franco
fourth. Canada, despite its great size,
has but 100000 miles of wire, or about
one-half as much as France. The
United Kingdom is comparatively poor
ly off, with 265,O00 miles of wire, while
British India is somewhat better
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30

Great opportunities exist for the cut.
lions through the reduction in the la
Dor requirements of each operation
and by a better application of the
power used. Before such savings can
be effected, however, it is necessary to
make a thorough study Of the basic
power requirements, and of the fac
tors which affect these requirements.
Among these are: Climate, character
Of the soil, depth Of blowing, cultivat-
ing, ETC.; condition of the crop, size
of fields, size and type of power units
needed and mechanical efficiency of
the tools or machines employed by the
farmer.
Topography a Factor.
Topography is a factor to be reck.
oned with in considering the power re-
quirements of farms in any particular
locality. In the Central West the land
generally Is smooth and is not cut by
many streams or ravines. This con-
dition encourages the laying out Of
large fields and makes possible the use
of large machines and power units. In
Eastern and Southern states, however,
the land is frequently billy and cut by
ravines and streams making small and
Irregular shaped fields necessary. This.
Of course. discourages the use Of large
machines and results in predomi-
nance of small farms.
Probably the most serious drawback
to the efficient use of power in agricul-
ture is the extreme seasonal demand.
In each type of farming followed there
is usually some single operation which
requires a large amount of power for
a limited time and 1t is usually this
operation which determines the mini
mum amount of primary power that
must be available. In the corn or cot
ton belt the operation requiring the
maximum power is that of planting or
cultivating-in hay or small grain it Is
harvesting Such conditions result in
what is termed low-power load fac
tor and high cost per unit of power
utilized. The peak load could fire,
quently be reduced by reducing the
acreage of the crop which requires
this power, but as a rule the farmer
Is justified in retaining such a higl
acreage of the crop in question be
cause of the relatively high net re
turns which may more than offset the
higher cost of power used in thii
operation.
Other factors which have an impor
tant effect on the efficiency of farr
power are the diversity of operation;
and the small power unit commonly
employed under the control Of on
! worker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
Yucaton's Sisal Trade

Yucatan's sisal trade is receiving at
tention and 1t is hoped TO restore her
dominance of the industry. A COM
mission from the federal department
of commerce and industry will present
a project for the organization OF q
large cooperative organization. In
which every factor interested in the
production, transportation and sale OF
sisal will be represented Family
Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
Theater Finds Netp Use

In China, theater does not stand
idle at any time During the usual
ozark" hours of the day, Chinese mer-
chants engage the various playhOuses
as means of getting into closer con-
tact with customers and prospective
customers. This custom is particular
~ true in Shanghai.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
A Lady Of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate, fascinat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisemen
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
Porto Rican FIower Factory

Five hundred people will be EN-
ployed in an artificial flower factory
recently established in Porto Rico by
q New Yorker.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-07-30
Use of Power on
Farms, Big Item
Agricultural Worker Able
to Till Three Times as
Many Acres.
prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricuture.)


| prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
AS a result of the increased use OF
power and labor-saving machinery IN
farming operations and the opening Of
new lands we'll suited to the use of
machinery the average agricultural
worker in the United States is now
able to care for almost three times as
many acres of crops as an individual
could handle rs years ago, according
to a study recently. made by the divi-
sion of agricultural engineering of the
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture. At the same time the hours or
labor on the farm have been reduced
and farmers have been relieved of
much of the monotony and drudgery
which formerly characterized their
work
Power and labor together account
for approximately 60 per cent of the
total cost Of farming and a better
knowledge Of the power requirements
of farm operations and the adoption
Of more efficient types of power units
will do much to cut down production
costs.
Second Only to Railroads.
The primary horse power available
for use on farms is greater than that
used in mining and manufacturing,
and is second only to that required for
railroads. The total power used an
nually on farms amounts to nearly 49,
0OO,000,00O horsepower hours and the
annual cost amounts to total of near
ly $3.0O0,0O0,000.
Up to the present little scientific
study has been made of the basic
power requirements of various farm
operations. Although the pillow is one
Of the oldest agricultural tools for
which power is required, the funda.
mental requirements of pillow design
are still unknown and no satisfactory
method of measuring the actual work
done by a pillow has yet been discov
cred. The University of Wisconsin has
conducted experiments which show
that it is possible TO run an ensilage
cutter with one-half the power ordi-
narily used by this machine simply by
employing proper speeds and an i'm
proved blower.
Farm power is derived from ami.
mails, gas engines, (including tractors,
trucks and automobiles) steam engines
and electric, wind and water motors.
Up to about sixty years ago little
power other than that furnished by
animals was available to farmers. The
small gas tractor, the truck, the auto
mobile and electric power have only
become important as sources of farm
power within the last ten or twelve
years.
The estimated total numbers of pow
err units now on farms in the United
States is as follows:
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
CONN. DEATH RATE
 DROPS LAST YEAR
Material Reduction in1924 Over
 Preceding Year
BY GEORGE II. MANNING

B1 tEOhbb H. mAENFlN' (washtngtou Bureau oi ~, B. hleraldo |
 Wa shington, D, C., Oct. t9. Pl-- The death rate in the state of Con necticut was cut down materially last year, as compared with the year 1928.
 Last years death rate was 1,1S0 per 1OO, ,0oO population while that of the preceding year was 1,201. From all causes ,eclusive of still births, there were 1G,oS9 deaths in Connec- ticut ill 1924, as compared with IT, 73b deaths in 1923.
 According to vital statistics re. ports which have come in to the U. $. Commerce Department, the de- crease in the death rate in 1924 is largely accounted for by decreases in the death rates from pneumonia Qrom 116 10 95 per 100000 popua- tion). influenza (from 31 to 15), tuberculosis 0rom 90 to S2). measles 0rom 1 Ito 8, nephritis from S7 to S2). whooping cough lfrom to 5 and diabetes mellitus tfrom 2S to 19).
 The leading cause of deaths in 1924 was diseases of the heart, which accounted for 2.914 deaths during the year in Connecticut. a death rate of 193.S per 100000 in- ha bitants. Cerebral hemorrhage and softening was net in importance as a cause of death. being the cause of 1.5S3 deaths. a rate of 105.3 per 100, 1000.
 An increase in 1924 was shown in | the death rate from cancer. the third | most important cautse of death in 1 the state The death rate from cancer and other malignant t,mors went up from 99.S ill 1928 to 105 last year, the number Of deaths from this cause in 1924 totaling 1.597,
 Suicide accounted for 157 deaths in the state last year, the death rate being 1o.4. while homicide was the cause of b2 deaths. a rate of S.5
 Accidents accounted for 1,138 deaths a rate of 75.7, autom obile accidents
 with a death rate of 18.4 being the
 chief accidental cause
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
FRANCE AND NEWS ODDITIES THERE
Items of Interest Cleaned by
 Reporters

Paris, Oct. 19 Rl--suzanne Leng- lens tennis invasion of the former enemy countries, eliminating in 8 threo.d day campaign in Vienna, where she defeated both Frau Red lich, the Austrian champion, and Frau Neppach, champion of Ger. many. marks the culmination of Il season in which the French marvel of the courts also met and defeated the best women players of France England, Spain, Belgium and lialy'
 There can now be no douht-it any ever existed that Suzanne stands in n class by herself as far as European tennis is concerned.
 There Is strong probability, Iamounting practically 10 a certainty, that Mile. Lenglen will accompany the French Davis cup team 10 the United States next year If the Frenchmen win again in the Euro pean zone competition. The French experts think that the chances of a repetition of this years victory in the European zone by Lacoste, Borotra, Cochet. Brugnon and company are about 10 to 1.
 While Nile. LengIen will not make an announcement that she is going to America in 1928 1t is known on the best authority that Captain Max | Decugis of the French Davis cup team has succeeded in making her agree to a second visit to America With that decision reached as far as Suzanne Is concerned, her friends aver that her recent tour ot all the countries of Europe in which first class woman's tennis is played was
 for the purpose of permitting the
 French star to leave for America with the title of "undisputed cham
 pion of Europe" Then, should she
 win from Americas best, including
 Helen Wills, 1t IS said Suzanne in- tends to retire from all official com- petition. She feels that then no one could challenge her claim to be woman tennis champion of the
 world,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
Y. M. T. A. B. Drum Corps
 Brings Back First Prize

The Y. M. T. A. and B. Fife and Drum corps were awarded first prize, a silver loving cup. for best modern playing at the field day exercises at Torrington, Saturday. The affair was held under the auspices of the Tor rington Fife and Drum corps and many corps from Connecticut and out of the state attended.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

The story of the sangest of love anges has been told to the Indiana courts by Mrs. Herschel Watkins, wife of wealthy farmer suit to enon her husband from moestng her and
 from dsposng of of his property When the suit was ed Watkins had disappeared with Fred Abbadusk his hired man. and Abbaduskys wife and two children Previously Mrs Wat kn charges Watkins agreed to trade his 5yeard daughter Maxine Watkins to Abbadusky for the attes wife The four to leave their homes together But Maxine changed her mind at the last minute and remained bed with her mother and the nine other Watkins children In August Watkins took
 two weeks automobile trip with Mrs. Abbadusy the nnc ton suit sets forth paying $500 fine when they returned Mrs Watkins expects her eant mate to back second tme The group of pictures shows Watkins and Maxine Wat kns above and below left to right Mrs Abbadusky Abbady and Mrs. Watkins.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
CARL LORE.NZEN IS 77,

Carl Lorenzen, well known Church street florist, will observe the 7Ith anniversary of his natal day next Thursday. Mir. Lorenzen Is one of the oldest business men in New Britain. He was born in Germany and has made 27 trips to his old home since first coming here, which is believed to be a local record for transatlantic travel Mir. Loren- zen's health has been poor for some time and he is unable 10 get around without assistance.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
NEW TEMPLAR OFFICERS
corge Hamlin Reelected Chief Tcmplar and C, J, Symonds Sue ceeds self as Secretary

sOhicers of the Phoenix Temple of Honor were elected Saturday night
 t reguart meeting. George II. liamlin was elected unanimously to itlcccd himself ss chief templar or one more term and other officers ;Icre elected as follows;
 hChief Templar, George H. Ham, iin; vice templar John stephen toiT.s recorder. Charles ]. Symonds; financial recorder, August lleisler; treasurer, John E Anderson; chap lain, John Sloan, Jr,; usher Duncan HtcNicker; deputy usher, John Heis- Ter; guardian, Harry Kutcher; sen linel, John Denny; past chief temp lar, Charles A, R. Cooper.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

ed, then TO- and a delegation was sent to the bridge to plead with the captain for speed and to find out the cause of the delay.
 Madame caillaux forget her cloak at her hotel and We had 10 send back for it." was the captains explanation,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
STJMPF-KERWIS

Mir and Mrs. Thomas kerwin of 625 Main street announce the mar- riage of their daughter, Margaret Agnes to George Stumpf of. 4S6 Howard avenue, New Haven. The ceremony was performed Wednes- day, October 14. at St Mary's church by Rev. Waiter Lyddy
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

French art critics are seriously discussing the question of whether a new style in furniture will grow out of the striking exhibits of mod ern furniture at the exhibition of decorative arts. While the feeling is general that nothing is shown there which is likelyasome centuries hence 10 be in such demand and to claim the prices that are now paid for pieces dating from the times of Louis XIV and Louis NV and the empire period, and while no feature of the new productions is being pick ed out as chara cterizing new style, all the experts on the matter agree l that the show is remarkable as q whole and encourages the belief that new style may develop.
 The striking difference between the old and the new furniture is the abandonment of gilt by modern makers. The modern productions are more democratic in their orna- mentation, but the workmanship considered is fully equal to that of the best specimens of the period styles The critics regard this as a most favorable sign, inspiring confl- dence that the designers will in turn attain the same degree of excellence as the makers and produce some- thing worthy of marking this epoch and of being counterfeited centuries | hence.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19
ADDRESS ON SWEDISH HISTORY

Professor Johann Bergman of Stockholm, Sweden. member of the Swedish Parliamentary Reichdag will address members of the Norden Lodge, l. 0, G. T.. and their guests on Early Swedish History and Song" in the Norden bungalow Thursday night Professor Berg mann was a member of the Parla- mentary Congress which met in Washington, D. C., last summer. He was for several years in charge of the teaching of history in the uni- verGity of Dorpat, Lithuania, and for 20 years led a class in history in Rome.
 READ THE HERALD CLASSIFIED
 ADS FOR YOUR WANTS
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

About a hundred officials. politl- cians and members of parliament who boarded the outgoing tug Titan to proceed down Hovre Roads to meet the liner France, bringing the French debt mission home from the United States, became restless and loudly criticized the captain when the tug was delayed in leaving the dock. She was scheduled to pull out lat ii o'clock. but five minutes pass
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

French manufacturers of briar pipes have become so alarmed over increasing competition from the United States Italy, England, and even Belgium and Austria that they have called upon the ministries of commerce and agriculture 10 do something about 1t.
 There was time when the French hriar was supreme through out the world, and the factories at Saint Claude worked day and night 10 supply the demand. Then began the eXportation from France of the "bruyere." or briar root, and foreign makers learned they could compete on even terms with the French. limitations and new ''bruyeres' ap- pcared, and the Saint Claude indus try found Its export trade declnihs to almost negligible proportions
 Government officials are consid- ering what measures can be taken to restore the original French briar to its place in the sun,
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

The successor to nah jongg and the crossword puzzle has been born, or at least the inventor of new game hopes the child of his genius will claim the sweeping popularity of these two fads. And our old ac- quaintance, the league of nations, is god father to inc infant among par Tor amusements.
 Pax" is It's name. Dr. Paul Ap- pell president of the University of Paris, who is the inventor, says it is based on the principles of the card game known AS Family" the fami- lies in the case of the new game consisting of symbols representing the activities of the league of na- Itions. Dr, Appell Is chairman of the league of nations committee ofSac- Ition. and with Pax" he hopes to in- crease public interest in the league by taking it Into every parlor and kitchen and into every flapper's head,
 Pax" will be advertised by an in- lternational contest in which yalua-
 ble prizes will be offered.
New Britain herald., 1925-10-19

The White House, while President Coolidge lives there is described ip French press accounts, appearing in connection with reports of the re- cent debt negotiations in Washing ton, as a gloomy place compared with the Elysee palace, where Presi- dent Doumergue has his official homo. One paper draws d contrast between a dinner given M. Caillaux and his colleagues by the president with similar functions over which M Doumergue presides.
 "M. Doumergue is gay." the story runs; "Mr Coolidge is morose. At the Elysee there are ladies, and champagne and subjects of conver- sation. At the White House all are in black, there Is nothing but min | eral Water--that is perhaps why there are no subjects for bright i talk.
 The article concludes with the ob- servation that an American presi- dential dinner is not marked--nor tmarred--by toasts. How would you like 10 drink the health of anyone in a glass of charged water?" the
 writer asks.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
uY j. H. JUSTICE

THo nearly 10000 votes behind
the leader al the primary. and
bringing up the rear end Of tho
rear guard. Elmer r. Conner. who
noasd out Mf kathryn Miracle in
tho prsllminarlsH. says he h IA the
race 20 finish II has not been
stated that Mrs. Miracle has sent
him her congratulations. but II has
been suggested that Ehs should
This business Of playing rear GUARD
10 the rear guard ~ not only diffi
cult work. but n Is Encouraging
But Conner haa been in the
printing business IN Seattle for 81
years. and man who can lgst that
long IN the printing business gets
10 he doesn't know discourage
ment when he meets It in the road
That's why he's just AZ optimistic
now as he was before the primaries.
Elmer w. Conner was born In I'm.
poria. Kansas, in 1872. and knows
William Allen white n Is his
opinion that II a. good man as
nm White can take a political lick
ing with a smile there IL no reason
why any other son Of Kansas can
not do likewise. should 1t become
necessary.
Ito came to Seattle In 1891, and
after a trial at the grocery bust.
ness with his brother. went into
the printing business Two years
later he formed the Conner Print.
ing Co. which he has operated
since
lie declares lie has no political
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
GIVE AWAY $500. 900

LoNpoS-Tbs win Of George
MacBain. a lonely rich scotchman.
len nearly ssoo.o0o TO DO given
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
INSURANCE FUND
INCREASING
Outside Cities and Districts
Raising Quotas

Driving steadily along. tho $1,000
goo orthopedic hospital endowment
insurance fund committee an.
nounced Thursday a total o. insur.
anee, requests and cash eontribu-
tons amounting 20 u.ogs.Se5.
IL was further reported al the
meeting that underwriters In neigh
Boring cities are making steady
strides toward filling their allotted
quotas according 20 A. l. struthers
81 the executive committee ~ the
campaign.
Tacoma underwriters "Wednesday
turned over 90 the fund an lnsur.
ancp policy for $1,000. taken out
by the New York Life Insurance
agency az Tacoma. premiums on
which will b paid hy members 81
the Tacoma agency.
The Tacoma contribution brings
the total insurance subscribed BY
Seattle and Tacoma llfu under.
writers and agencies up 90 SO. 900.
In addition % the time and effort
they have gladly sacrificed Tor the
fund in the past month ~ the cam
paign
Plans 20 raise the balance u tho
i2.ooo.ooo goai were enthusiastically
discussed AZ the dinner for division
colonies and team captains az The
olympic Hotel "Wednesday night. and
leaders agreed TO keep up the light
until the last dollar Ia marked down
on the rolls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
SECTION TWO
END PROBE OF
POISON PLOT
Police Drop Hotaling Mat
Ter: Jury 10 Hear Case

san FRANCisCo Niarvh S-In-
us.sauca q the aileged plo, to
rs~sa members Of tho family Of
nsssriek Hetalng millionaire re-
,a~ has virtually ccased. police
.srit,sd to-day
Private detectives employed both
~ Frederick Hqgalins and Richard.
u. brother are SIN at work. but
wpor,ea little progfrSs- Richard Is
.s,ased b. Ralph T. King and Lou
MADISON. now IN jail here. IS the
p,,lsator Il a plot 90 KIN Mrs
FREDERICK HotainE giving King
ttna 10 hire gunmea for the pur-
ppse
ne grand jury next Monday
-ssAs viii resume is Investigation
q the case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
Hendrickson Champ
State Pistol Shot

gold medal and letter % com
msndaiion h. received fgom Adlutaut
General Maurice Thompson Thurs.
day announced the fact that First
Lieut. Charles W iiondriekson. ca.
ecu,ive officer Of battery A. itsth
field artillery, is champion pistol shot
Of tho Washington National Guard
Hrndriekron il a world war veteran
and made score Of 1926 per cent
at the annual militia pistol matches
90 Camp Lewis last year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05

theories or experiments 10 advance.
ana that II elected 10 tine council
viii apply business principles 70
the city's business. lie - not
favorable 10 tie city manager plan.
bat Gays be would DO all in Die
power 10 make Il success should
IL fall 10 hLa Lot 90 10 do.
lie would develop the skarit with
care. looking 20 the needs and u
the city But would favor thut any
future development o. Tits project
be done on contract basis.
re heartily diaapprovss wraugling
among city officials. and depIorea
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-03-05
Last Rites for
Alaskan Pioneer

Last rites for Seymour l. Col
we'll 90. wore 10 be held THURSDAY
afternoon a. the Buttarworth mortu.
airy. followed b. iutement az wash
en-. COlweIi. who died a. Seward
Alaska, February ~. went north
ln The 1897 gold rush and ssfab-
lisbed n store nt FeldOyia He w8s
a member of the Pioneers o. Alaska.
A widow. Mrs Catherine C1iwcn.
survives.