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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

FOR SALE OR MAY POSSIBLY EXCHANGE
for clear Minneapolis property, improved farm
wild prairie land; of the best paying
established real estate, loans, rentals, farm
lands and fire insurance business in the city !;
this Is no frost. but is established we
state. old well established well-paying
business, several hundred fire insurance
pilations hand: other business in Mexico
reasons for selling.
Address 1921 Journal
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
MERCHANTS, ATTENTION.

. 1111tO1II1N1o, TEN II0N'
About $25, 900 stock, consisting of dry goods,
clothing, Shoes notions and store fixtures;
winding up of the bankrupt department at 124
4th st n, Minneapolis. Will be sold in lots
to suit at about one-half jobbing prices, mean
Ing material loss to Entire stock and fix
lures must be converted into cash or Its
equivalent at once. Nothing at retail.
A. l.. Shore,
u ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
BUSINESS CHANCE.

One of the best ever offered man
with, say $4,000 ready money and bust
ness ability to engage In the manufac-
ture of commodity that is in constant
demand everywhere. This will bear the
closest investigation and on our past the
best of references given. Good money
can be made from the start, the investor
can practically control the money he puts
In. No risk. Address Painter. P. o.
Box 2SS, city.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

HAVE TWO OF THE BEST DOWNTOWN
grocery and meat market stores combined in
this city; both doing fine old established
business; will bear close investigation; prices
$1,000 and 50, 600. Also have a general store
close to Minnetonka, with hrst-class buildings
and three acres Of good land; price $4,000.
All OF the above are money makers and pres
ent owners have good for selling.
Geo. b. Dartt, SOT Phoenix building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

A big. well-known and one of the best
paying manufacturing enterprises In Mime
apolis, with the greatest future Of any,
has increased Its capital stock and offers
limited amount of its treasury stock, 500
soa shalt ", at par; the earning is over p per
dend. This stock will double in value many
times within short time without fail Best
Minneapolis business are interested. Do
not answer except you have the cash. and
If so do it, in a hurry, this offer stands
open for the public short time only. Ad-
dress 1853 Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

PIANOS
Christmas bargains. So .
Large sized McCammon, beautiful tone and
action; 500 will buy it. ~, ,.-
Full size Schubert upright Circassian wal
nut case. in excellent condition, $3.50.
Wegman fancy mahogany case; piano is
new, but slightly damaged in transit; regular
price $500, now S2S5.
Behr Bros, fancy oak case little used;
regular price $500. now 1925.
Call or write Monday Or Tuesday.
- Minneapolis Music Co.,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09
PICTURE FRAMES

PICTURE FRAMING ORDERS PROMPTLY Al.
tended. T.s9955. Newman Bergerson, SOS Cedar
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

4 SPLENDID OPENING FOR SOME FIRST.
class cabinet maker. anybody that is handy
with tools. to start in the picture framing
business; 1t would require from $500 to 81, 900.
If you are interested we would be glad to
have you call at office and Will give
you particulars. Bintlih Mfg. Co., 72s Cen.
trail
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HORSES AND CARRIAGES
For Sale

~N~~~~~-~~~@.~->~ ~--~-~-o~.N~
} o o o o 900 90 o % % D
BEST SHETLAND PONY IN CITY.
, Cart, harness and saddle all new. Can {
, be seen at Goosman's livery; Thoroughly
2306 LIST av 8. 49, I
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

o ]. P. Lilleyig, Kalspell, Mont. Q
o o o o % o % Q
ABOUT TO FORM SYNDICATE TO PUR.
chase 70 $1,000 or ,r acres :, Of land want
each, to go in with me; triple your
money inside of six months. This is snap
bargain; none but those who have the cash
and mean business need answer. Address
296S, Journal.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

FOR SALE-GENERAL MERCHANDISE STOCK
and fixtures invoicing about $4,000; stock is
all new. in first class condition. located in
best place In town, corner lot; have a
very good business with small competition OF
three general small stores; last year business
over $4,000. 1t is a money maker, but must
sell on account of sickness; size Of building,
2tX1OO feet, nicely finished; will sell building
or lease 1t for year or five; answer
less you mean cash business. \. P. kukoW-
ski, Greenbush. Mimi
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O. O. 800 %
WANTED-A SECONDHAND SAWMILL
that will 10000 per day, complete"
and in good condition. Will come and
take 1t out. Mention price and condition
ma ch1nnry
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

These are great bargains.
-. Weiss Bros, % Central Av.
THE CHEAPEST AND BEST PLACE IN THE
northwest. to buy your new and secondhand
Office, store. bank, drug, confectionery and
and includes safes, desks, chairs, tables, win
dow fixtures, scales, showcases, counters, cash
:. register, typewriter, etc. -
] va. Twin City Fixture Co.,
=. >. 223 Sd st s. Phone 1884.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

PAYING NEWSPAPER PRoPERTIEs-$e,0 600,
Minnesota, clearing $4,000 to $4,000 yearly !;
$1,000, North Dakota, clearing $4,000; $500,
clearing $1,000; $1,000. Minnesota. $1,000,
81, 500, $500 to $1,000 In any state. Press
Advertising Co., 445 Security Bank building.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-12-09

So, 000-NEw GROCERY STOCK. NEW FIX
lures. building, doing a good cash bust
ness; big chance for the right party; will
consider house and lot in exchange; sickness
for selling.
George B. Dartt,
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New town on NJ. & st. L. Ry.; rails just
In. two brick banks, three brick stores, 1,OO0,-
600 bu grain to be marketed; ten representa-,
tive local men own town; sure to have 1000
people; excellent business opportunities. Ad-
dress Commercial Club, Brentford. 8. D.
BUSINESS CHANCE-FIRsT-CL CLASS GROCERY
ing profitable business: will be sold at
invoice price; owner has other business that
requires his attention: no trades considered.
For particulars inquire of A. @. Storey, Care
of Winston Harper s. Co.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
USE FOR HIS PENNIES.

Cousin Dick had consented to play with Grace and
for the afternoon which sudden change attributed
to the fact that he 'tmad' at the boy door,
After Dick had scorned playing house, dolls and so on
sudden inspiration seized him. Let s dress up Togo'
Togo the dog, advanced suspicousy for had not Dick
only the day before shut him up the shed fun
until Aunt Lou heard him whine? Dick soon won him
and then thought about the matter of dress.
those grly ribbons! I'll bring them down. His sister
being for the afternoon he returned with ribbons
of various coors and designs We tying the
ribbons about Togo and fastening them upon his back
in fluffy bows until he resembled dmnutive chief on
the warpath. One long, extremely wide ribbon of the
daintest pink rose pattern Dick insisted upon creasng
been wrapped in tissue which Dick explained by
saying he guessed she intended to throw it away Any
sensible person would! Togo let it be known had pre-
viously emerged from mud puddle. The result WE'LL
after his return and her endless shedding
over the loss Of her new SASH and the usual
Of the parental slippers Dick peered
out Of his upstairs window and whispered Guess can't
to the circus with you; got to my pennies Wish
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

me- GAS the party begins at o'clock will meet you
at the gate at halfpast one Everything went well
and I ready the clock struck half past
ran to the gate but M not there. waited
time, but she did not meditated long time
and all sorts of things into my mind. It then
quarter to two. went into the house and asked
what should do and she said ''You would better call
for M as she might be i'll and then you can explain
to c. who is going to have the party, why she did not
come" I over to Ms house and rang the door
bell Soon her mother to the door and I asked,
F'Isn't M going to the partyf'' tEshe went about
half an hour ago." was the reply. said, .'she was
to meet at the gate at hafpast one.' ran over
to C-'s house and C-came to the door, saying, ~
glad you came.' CTS M here9' asked, and when
she said "No'' was disappointed than We
waited long time, but M did not come. Soon C-s
telephone rang and when c. answered it M told her
she had slipped and fallen in mud and could not
to the party We all sorry to think she could
not come. We went with the party and had good
time. When the party went to see M She
said she sorry she had kept waiting, but she
could not help it. We both had good time and M
forgot all about the party. Loretta Kelly,
Eighth Grade, 2704 Garfield Ave. S.
Whittier School. - .. r. -.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

my uncle had driven out for short visit at my mothers
house, leaving his horse and sleigh standing in the drive
the gate He had not been in the house long
before he heard noise outside He thought Of his horse
and hurried out to find that she had taken fright and
run away My uncle rusned down the street
ing in what direction the horse had straight to-
ward the railroad crossing! Thinking that perhaps
gates were open and the horse had gone along the
tracks, he fast possible and barely in
time, for turning the he caught her just
the gate minute later the gates closed and train
went rushing BY my uncle had been later, the
horse would have been the track and probably killed.
After quietng the horse which very frightened but
luckily not hurt, he jumped into the sleigh and drove
home There had been two valuable gray fur robes in
the Sleigh but they both gone However found
on the way home and the other returned next
day by friend. -Hyda Peatt,
Eighth Grade, 1905 w Thirty-frst St.
Calhoun School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

prise party from which she mad just
come and how she had started it. Alice
and Marjory were very close friends
who were Of the same age, having been
born on the same day. The children
had given Marjory a ring with her
birthstone in it. Of all this Alice
thought and how she herself would
have liked it. She was not envious,
but she liked to imagine things were
hers. : Her store Of presents had num-
bered quite as many as did Marjory's,
SO she really had nothing about which
to complain
Surprise!' came in sudden shout
from behind her. She turned in as
constituent, and there were all the
children who had been at Marjory' 8
party. They had waited for her to go
into her house, but as she stayed at
the gate so long they had stolen up
behind her. "Why! you all she
gasped and then Marjory led her up
to the house where supper awaited
~ them. Marjory and Alice sat at the
head of the table. Standing On Alice s
plate was toy dog and not a ring
'sPull off his head, said Marjory and
excited Alice pulled it off. The gold
collar fell on Aice's plate and then
everybody laughed. The collar was a.
ring just like Marjory's, only the.
initials inscribed were different.
= ~: Ruby B. Hernlund, ,-..
. .-..*. -3'-.sa .:T& 1926 Adams st. Me- -
= B Eighth Grade, @h.Ea ~ v.-s7gf
z Holland School. 81 ......4 H..
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- - 1316 SUUISNAI JUN1O1I
DOORS OF FENCES
CONTINUED From Page One.)

Juggling at their mothers skirts and weeping if their
hearts would break The mother pointed to their mouths
and shook her head was moved pity their hunger
and purchased food which placed box inside
the gates. They had nearly finished eating when the
gypsy reached down into her pocket and drew forth
monkey, making signs that it must also be fed From
pocket on the opposite side another. The food
not enough for the monkeys I made off for
more On returning I dsmayed at the sight of
another gypsy and some more children Of they
I would have to pay for my folly when big box
(Which had not noticed) opened, and before my
eyes appeared more monkeys than I had be-
fore-all Of course, to be fed. tried to check the
reckless game which had begun, but in vain The food
had to be purchased and twice much before. At
length the last mouth fed and, lest another flock
should appear, eagerly closed the gate wiser but
poorer man, for my experience Esther Dahl,
Eighth Grade, 8O8 Phoenix Building.
Seward School, =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
THE JOURNAL JUNIOR MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA, SUNDAY N


day Mabelle searched for the paper in vain When
she gathered her books go evening there
were tears in her eyes, and there sadder girl
tnan she as she descended the stairs But she
out she saw paper lying on the walk by the fence
She picked it up and beheld her lost arithmetic paper
She hurried back and it to her teacher very
much pleased and asked her where she had found it.
Mabelle told her. And she continued really brought
1t to school for found it at the gate''
Eleventh Grade, -sz->s-Borghild DAHL
South High School, 8O8 Phoenix Building
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
AN ATTRACTIVE WARNING.

While living in small town one winter we were
among the few who had cement sidewalk. The rest of
the people had sidewalks Of wood In front Of eur gate
few Of the blocks were lower than the Of the
very slippery and may be imagined we children were
witnesses of many falls. Nothing, however, done
about it until the children began making slidiag
place of it. This made it slippery than and
not few received bumps and slightly shaken up.
Then father told my brother to put up sign to
people of the danger This is the sign which attracted
so much attention when nailed to front gate:
"There is chance for skate,
Right here at the gate. --..
Eighth Grade, s.s,* - Bessie Cannon,
Holmes School, 8 ~: i.a..- 400 Seventh St. Sc.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
'RoUND-THE-woRLD MEMORIES.

The long, stormy voyage was nearly over. The
cries of sunrses and sunsets and of storms with the
flashes Of lightning, Illuminating the foam, with the
rumbing of thunder, and the Of the seemingly
boundess waters all these memories still fresh in
minds and continued to be for coming weeks.
After having passed nearly year among many peoples,
each with their peculiar languages and customs; after
having gazed upon the snowy Alpine peaks and after
and the crimson fields of Holland with its pic
turesque windmils there grandeur and strange
about living alone with the wild old ocean, the
memories Of that fortnight Of bliss twill never from
us part" But when morning, the report from
the bridge that land in sight, tho yet could
not detect it with the naked eye the heart of every
true American eaped with boundless joy. deep
Of love for country sprang up within US. We
entered the harbor passing hundreds Of ships just
returning were, just starting their long
voyages. Suddenly, the great 'statue Of Liberty
sprang into view. It stood in all its oftness and
majesty, the personfcation of liberty serving as gate
leading to fthe home Of the brave and the land of
the free. = -Murie E. Humphreys,
Twelfth Grade, 1906 Fourth ST. Sc
Central High School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A sCHOoLTIME WORRY.

The gong had sounded and the school-yard was de-
Serted save for few stragglers Presently little girl
with an armful Of books came running cam tardya''
she asked of tall girl who out of the budinp
II think so'' was the discouraging reply The little
girl ran faster than ever, stumbled got up again and
ran on At recess teacher out and said to this
same little girl, "Where is your arithmetic paper Ma
ne1les ~ handed it in said Mabele surprised "I
am unable to find it. will give you until school closes
shall be compelled to Think was the rejoinder All
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
MOTHER WILD RIDER
Little Calves Might Sometimes Do for Little Ponies
Brothers Did Not Tease.

A FEW days ago I had funny experience. I
4 y the lower part of the gate swinging backward
and forward when heard strange noise in the dis
lance. wanted to what it meant 50 I climbed up
and stood top of the gate AS looked up the road
| saw automobile coming toward me at great speed.
I Stood wondering who owned it and thinking how
should like to have ride in it, when little calf
running along the fence. The poor calf painting
believing and looking very much frightened at being
chased by an automobile Suddenly it darted thru the
open gate throwing me onto its back which frightened
it more held on having great fun riding the calf
of laughter Then jumped off and discovered that my
brother and the hired had my ride. I ran to
the house they called out, Cecilia, you would better
take the calf and join circus. You d make fortune
How is calfback riding anyway, etc?' I was leased
until l wept and then told the boys they must
not say another word to about the calf thought
they had forgotten all about until yesterday found
written on the gate, with white chalk, tCeca Auto
Calf co., M Cecilia Russell :
Fifth Grade 9Ol Fourteenth Avenue 8
Adams School
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Sunday, September %: g..
"THE FIRST TIME.D

The stories must be strictly original.
They may be true fiction.
If true, they must be written in the first per
son; if felton, they must be written in the third
person.
The papers must be in the hands of the edito,
Of The Journal Junior
Not Later than Saturday Evening, September Is.
at o'clock They must be written in ink on one
side only of the paper, not more than 800 words
in length, nor less than 1OO marked with the num-
Der of words and each paper signed with the grade
school, name and address of the writer. The papers
must not be rolled.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Freddie they dropped him. he awoke and found that he
had been sleeping at his gate Running quickly to
bed he fell asleep and had many troubled dreams.
Eighth Grade, #-Jeannette Frisch,
Blaine School 615 Aldrich Avenue N.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
THE LITTLE GNoMEs MISSED.

At last the fairies came to the point Of decison
They would meet at the gate of the Brown manse on
Saturday evening and carry away little Freddie to fairy
land Freddie was dreamer and when he heard about
this beautiful land of play he desired be there As
fairies are good creatures, they hearing his WISH
sad they would crafty it, AS the appointed evening
approached the fairies marshaled order the four
who were to bear Freddie away Great was the ex-
cltement which prevailed among them for were they
not to receive reward from their queen if they were
successul The four ringeaders arrived at the spot
Punctualy where Freddie already awaiting them in
ms white nlghtgown The fairies jumped and danced
Tor JOY and became excited that in the act of Selling
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A TINY DOG COLLAR.

It took Alice unusually long to walk home that
bright sunny afternoon She sauntered up the iron
gate put her elbows the gae dropped her chin into
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
SOME SLIPS BETWEEN.

Two years ago, my friend, who lived
four blocks from our house was to give
birthday party. I was invited and
also the girl who lived two or three
doors from OR house She. said to
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS
For Sunday, September 80:

For Sunday, September 80:
1.-THE FIRST THING YOU REMEMBER.O
The stories must be strictly original and true
The manner in which the stories are told will
count most toward recognition. --~~-.o
The papers must be in the hands of the editor
of The Journal Junior --.......-
at 5 O'Clock. They must be written in ink on one
Not Later Than Saturday Evening September %,
side only Of the paper not more than 300 words in
length, nor less than 100, marked with the num-
Der of words and each paper signed with the grade,
school, name and address Of the writer The
papers must not be rolled -E.-rs
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09
A PLACE. TO HURRY BY.

Once as I was going Grand for my mother
and was about to go thru the gate I saw something
moving in the weeds thought it my little
SO went over after it. But when got there it was
horrid snake and coming right toward me. T was
so frightened that back to the house and told my
mother She with then the snake was still
there. We picked up stick and killed it, but it kept
moving. must have stood there two or three hours
watching it, but I found out afterward that snake
Will move after it has been killed until shutdown. When
ever 60 out Of that gate always run as fast as
can ~ .~ Catherine Caffrey,
sixth Grade 229 W Twenty-sixth st.
Whittier School.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

ALMOST MORE THAN A THRILL.
It was clear cold winter evening" in Montreal and
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-09

Bat, bat, come under my hat,
And when bake, I IL give you cake,
If I am not mistaken
Puzzle: Find the boys brother.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-28

public places more slightly and
sometimes actually beautiful.
/ will not touch upon the improve
ment along political lines except to
say that as the public conscience
with regard to ash-piles, backyards
and other primary civic sins is
aroused, the same conscience turns
toward better city officials and bet
ter regulations.
If my point of view is correct, and
the civic, problem is in an encour-
aging state, what remains to be done
by those Interested? / can answer
in one woodworking! This
awakening must be strengthened,
and If we can ever keep pace with
its growing needs, we may then be-
come pure missionaries, and go
openly to the unenlightened. We
must make our efforts concrete.
We must make our position and our
work known to the end that applica-
tions may be properly and promptly
made by those who feel the STRINGS
Of the improvement impulse.
More than all, 1t seems to me that
we must, some of us at least, take
this matter up as those do who se-
cure the underwriting of great mis-
sionary enterprises. We must secure
support; not from those benefited,
but from those who give of their
abundance for the uplift of man
kind
With all this encouragement, then,
and with the situation existing.
there is work for every man, woman
and child, great or small, humble or
prominent, who feels the willingness
to do something to make our Amer
lea better and more beautiful place
to live in. What this work is and
how to do 1t is the PURPOSE of the
deliberation of all the organizations
associated in this civic conference
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-07-28
A Pleasant Way to Travel.

The above is the usual verdict Of
the traveller using the Missouri Pacific
railway between the Pacific coast ana
the East, and we believe that the ser.
vice and accommodations given merit
this statement From Denver, Colora.
do Springs and Denver there are two
through trains daily to Kansas City
and st. Louis, carrying Pullman's lat
est standard electric~lighted sleeping
ears, chair ears and up-to-date dining
cars, The same excellent service is
operated from Kansas City and St.
Louis to Memphis, Little Rock and Hot
Springs, If you are going East or
South, write for particulars and full
information.
w. c. MCBRIDE, Gen. Agt.
134 Third St., Portland, Or