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Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
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SPICER, Ian. 15.-The Harrison Union
Telephone Co. held it's annual meeting at the
schoolhouse in Dist No. 4. Harrison, Satur-
day, Jan. 12 The meeting was we'll attend
ed by patrons along the whole line. which is
now quite an extensive SYSTEM taking in al
most every place in this part of the county.
A new division has recently been added, com
ing IN rom the northwest and connecting
with the switch at Harrison. Others are do
ing work preparatory to connecting. Sever
al new phones have been put in during the
past year. An extra wire has been put on
the Spicer-Wilmar division to Anton Sands,
and an parties on that wire go thru spicer to
connection with all the country lines in the
county, so our shareholders can free Of charge
reach Willmar, Spicer, New London, Bel
Kandiyohi, Pennock, Kerkhoven and other
towns, besides all the surrounding country.
Our lines have good connections with the
long distance list &C. HnesEThe Tri-state at At
All important business concerning the lines
was taken up and discussed, and everything
showed the system in a prosperous condi-
ton. An extra assessment of one dollar
was voted for the year in order to start re-
serve fund. The following officers were elect
ed to serve the company for the year 1907:
treasurer, VIM. Nelson; directors, CLAUS An.
derson James McM anus. Nd. Defoe George
wilson and T. r: Harris; linemen, Albert
son.
The basement of the Swedish Lutheran
Saron church of Spicer is now almost COM
pleted and presents a very comfortable ap-
pearance. good heating apparatus has
been put in the furnace room. Six dozen fine
| folding chairs the result of the work of the
young people, have been bought and put in
the assembly room. The kitchen is also we'll
furnished Practically everything necessary
has been donated by kind friends and pa
| irons of the church, all of whom deserve
great credit and thanks for the help extended
and the interest shown.
The meeting and social of the Y. p. S.
of Saron church held last Friday evening
was not we'll attended, on account of the
bad snow storm. The ladies, not being able
to dispose of all the eatables in the evening,
advertised lunch for Saturday afternoon.
Quite a number availed themselves of the
opportunity to enjoy good cup of coffee in
the basement. The proceeds tor the evening
and afternoon amounted to some over eight
dollars, making it a success in spite of the
bad weather.
The reading club met with Alma and Albin
! Swanson Tuesday evening, Jan. 3.
party of young people was entertained
at Ole Hoverly's place1ast Thursday evening
The Ladies society of the Green Lake
| Wednesday. afternoon, jamie.
William Ekblad of Ringo Lake commenced
| working at the Edenwood farm last Mon
| day.
| A. L. Swenson left last Saturday for St.
John D. Nordeen and family visited with
| F. o. Swanson Sunday.
School commenced in Dist. No. 2s last
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
First publication Jan. 16. l907.)
Order Limiting Time to File Claims, ant
for Hearing Iharaon.

ESTATE OF JOHN E. F. ERICKSON.
State OF Minnesota, County OF Kandiyohi; In
Probate Court:
In the Matter of the Estate of John E. F.
Erickson, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day having
been granted to Arnold Erickson.
1t is Ordered, that the time within which all
creditors OF the above named decedent may
present claims against his estate in this court,
be, and the same hereby is, limited to three
months from and after the date thereof; and
that Monday the 22nd day Of April 1907, at ten
o'clock a. m in the Probate Court Rooms at
the Court House at the City of Wnlmar in said
County, be, and the same hereby is fixed and
appointed as the time and place for hearing
upon and the examination, adjustment and al
lowance OF such claims as shall be presented
within the time Aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the publica-
tion of this order in the Willmar Tribune as
provided by law.
Dated Jan. Sth, 1907.
AT. NORDIN,
SEAL. Judge of Probate.
T. o. GILBERT, Attornev,
Willmar, MINI
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
On motion Henry Stenson's bond
was fixed at $500. 90.

On motion Henry Stenson's bond
was fixed at s$5O0.O0.
A communication from the secre-
tary of the Fire Department was read
announcing the election Of Ben Benson
as Chief and c. C. Selvig as Assistant
Chief Of Fire Department for the year
1907. On motion the election was rat
flied.
The quarterly report. from the City
Treasurer was presented and read and
on motion the report was referred to
the City Auditor. =
Alderman Holt offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimous
ly adopted:
RESOLUTION. ~
Resolved that warrant be issued
against the General Fund in favor of
the Permanent Improvement Fund for
Fifty ($50.00) Dollars.
Approved Jan. IA, 1907.
w. F. GRATZ,
Acting Mayor.
The Chief of the Fire Department
appeared before the Council and re-
quested that the heating apparatus in
the engine house be repaired. On mo-
tion the matter was referred to the
Committee on Fire Department.
A communication from former
Street Commissioner Bonde was read
acknowledging receipt of salary al
lowed by the Council for services rem
dered as Street Commissioner.
On motion the communication was
ordered. placed on file.
Requisition for supplies from the
Water and Light Commission was
read, and on motion the City Clerk
was instructed to order the supplies.
On motion the City Clerk was in
structed to order the supplies.
On motion the Council adjourned
till Monday evening, January 2l, 1907,
at 7 o'clock.
w. F. GRATZ,
Attest: Acting Mayor.
H. Gunderson,
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Block system for G. n.

Block signal poles are being erected
at ALL stations along this line of the
Great Northern. Friday crew began
the ework here and the semaphore signals
will be so arranged that signals may
be given trains going one way without
interfering with the traffic opposite
bound. The block signal system is a
device put in operation along all rail
roads throughout the country for the
safety of humanity, but specific in
been expressed, the failure of the hu-
man end of the device, to prevent ac-
cidents involving not only loss of
property but life, were afforded by the
recent disastrous accidents on the
southern and eastern railro oads.-Litch
field Independent.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Chas: Holzinger left on Monday for a brief
visit with a brother at Howard Lake. From
| there he goes to Denver, Colorado, for q visit
with ms father and will also look up land in
the vicinity of Lyman. -
Albin Swanson, of Spicer, was the, guest
CT Willmar relatives last Saturday on his
way to st. Peter, for which place he left lin
tns fsennE Edo,ng to again become student at
t0Pe absent from the school about a year on
account of illness. -
Miss Helen Johnson, who came down from
Estsyan, Este Canada, some time ago for visit
with her sister. Miss Hattie, and other rela.
tlVes, will take medical treatment in Min
neapolis before returning home. ~
Erick Peterson, of Balaton, Mimi. who
has been visiting relatives in New London
and kandiyohi since Christmas, returned to
New London accompanied him on % a trin to to
kandiyohi last Sunday. :. 80 / :,
O. B; Glarum went to G1enwood yesterday
Mrs. L. M. Landing. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Landing, who had made brief visit
here. >.>..., 81 !. -, -
2; Q. Hall, Of Atwater, was in the city last
|. C: S. Neuberger left on Monday for Little
Falls, where he will fill a position as tinner
lor time TOR q hardware establishments in
Otto NJ ankel; accompanied by his nephew,
Alfred Landquist. of Minneapolis, was In
Wil1mar over Sunday on his way to New
London from business and pleasure ,trin fo
the cities. 81 s n 4. - Si'.> s.
Miss Esther Peterson returned on Mon
DAY TO resume her musical studies at the
Johnson School of Music in Minneapolis. g.
n. olmberg was at Litchfield laAt week
for visit with his family. - -. ~ -
Cornell Johnson and sister, Miss Helen. re-
turned to Kerkhoven last Thursda aY. after
spending few days with their sister, Mrs.
w. r. Strawn. s.. s=.E-ssz1's S.
Miss. N argaret Lynn returned to: sioux
City last Thursday, after enjoying couple
fand Mrs. John Lynn.
48 Mrs. ]. F. Costello. of Browns ValleY. MAS
g guest & last Thursday at the John Costello
home. -
z99 ~ iss Madge cotz, Of Willmar, IL syisitinR
Miss Olive Landing &C Glenwood Gopher
Press.
s Misc Sigrid sjoquist Of sWi1lm ar was an
over Sunday guest of IL this city !. n.
Oscar ~ artinson and Oscar A1<ir1s - .ieftS
for. 4. " illmar a onday noon for assvi with
friends thats cit ..,...s ftssess ~ yrtle SSd
Francis s. 4. H olmbsrg returned honle l1opday
rom WNltuArsha haying spent stye +; ;1Sr
1ao1s with their fatller. n stetA at tnrasy
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Swedish Lutheran Bethel Church.

The Y. P. S. held it's annual meeting
last Thursday evening, when the form
er officers were re-elec ed. Besides
contributing $22 towards the payment
for frescoing the church, the society
has during the year purchased fine
new piano and neatly paid for the
same. Last Wednesdays social was
a great success. The program was
we'll carried out and the receipts were
Sl9.. The Ladies' Aid meets tomor-
row afternoon, when coffee will be
served TO all who come. Services
next Sunday evening. Rev. Peterson
and others will attend the annual meet.
ing of the>Pacific Mission district al
New London next week.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Annual Meeting Of Atwater Bank.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the + armers' State Bank
of Atwater was held at the Bank
building on Tuesday of this week. A
large number of the stockholders were
present. The same board of directors
that has served since the organization
of the bank was reelected, namely
N. Lundgren, G. J. Boom, e. w.
Quandt, VIM. Kloessner, K. W. Olson,
D. F. Seneschal and J. A. johnson.
N. Lundgren was reelected president,
G. W. Quandt, vice-president, and J.
A. johnson, cashier.-Atwater Repub.
1iaan procc 4
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
"The Holy City" Again,

For this, the season of Gordon anc
Benefits drama, "The Holy City,
every degree OF theatrical representa-
ti0n has been made to excel: Tht
allegory, musical, spectacle and thrill
ing Stu ations so greatly enjoyed las
year, the large company of superior
talent, costumed in garments o1
almost bewildering beauty, is stronger
and more brilliantly arrayed, and ad
ditionl accessories have been previd
ed. Nothing more dramatically com
plete will be seen this season and it i:
of record that last years success is be
ing surpassed.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
A Correction.

John Blomquist requests US to state
that our Kandiyohi correspondent
had been misinformed when he said in
his report of Mrs. Blomquist's death
that she had been up and done some
work shortly before the final illness.
She had been assisted to rise for
few minutes only and had made no
attempt to work or been in condition
to do anything
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

It you have room in your house that
you cannot readily heat with your coal
stove, get Standard Oil Heater. No
smoke, nor smell, and it will not cost
you more than one cent an hour to
keep it burning. Price, IS. For sale
by F F. Nelson. 4O1
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

and obliging official. He has kept
pace with the rapidly increasing bus.
mess of the Office and has labored zeal
ously to increase its usefulness thru
the establishment of local free delivery
and rural free delivery routes. The
well wishes of the people he has served
will go with him in whatever field of
endeavor he may enter.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Ksndiyohi Banks Annual Meeting.

= !
- The State Bank of Kandf yohi held
its annual meeting Wednesday. The
same directors and officers who have
served during the past year were
reelected, namely: James Sanderson
and K. sF.zBaklund Of Kandiyohi, L.
o. Thorpe and Andrew Larson ofWill-
mar, and Henry Stene Of Atwater, di-
rectors, and officers as follows: Henry
Stene, president; James Sanderson,
vice-president, and n. j. Oredson,
cashier. Twenty per cent of the cap
ital was transferred from the net un-
divided profits account to permanent
surplus fund of $2500, making the total
capital and surplus Of the bank SIS, 900.
A dividend was also declared and a
net balance left in the undivided profits.
This bank opened for business Sep
tember lst, 1904, with capital of $l2,
500 paid in, and the good showing
which it is making is doubtless very
satisfactory to it's stockholders.-At-
water Republican Press.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

After eight years of service as post
master Of this city Mr.. C. A. Birch
yesterday stepped out ,of the Office,
which was assumed by Editor Crosby.
The patrons Of the Willmar postofhce
regret that for purely political reasons
Birch. He has been a painstaking
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Lutheran Synod Church.

Next Sunday services in Norwegian
at 1920 a. m. Sunday school at 1915
p. m. English evening services at
1870.
The Young Peoples society meets
next Monday evening at 8:l5 and
will be entained by Miss Inga Olson
and Miss Agnes Fosmark.
The East Vinje Ladies' society
meets with Mrs. Sondfe Sondreson
Wednesday, Jan. 3Oth.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
NOTICE.

K The next meeting of the Minnetoga
Temperance League will be held On
Friday evening, Jan. 18, 1907, in the
sch0olhouse5 in Dist. No. Al. All
members are requested to be present
as there will be election of officers for
the coming year. Every body vel
come. g. J.. CLAUSEN, Pres. VI
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Real Estate Transfers.


TOWN OF HOLLAND.
IAN. 7-Jacob Pfenninger to Kaspar
Wanner, fractional s13 of nwA and of swA,
sec. 80, 24O.12., $4,000.
TOWN OF GENNESSEE
Jan 14,-Peter L. and Hannah west1und
to Carl J. Rossell, lot 1. sec. Fl, 45.77 a.,
$500.
TOWN OF ST. JOHNS.
Jan: s-christy and Pau1ina Rotzien to
Harolp B: Handy, n1s, sec. 33, 800 a.,
. - TOWN OF MAMRE.
Jan. 14-Probate Court to Fred Frederick
son, " of und. 2s of und. " of lot Of lot i,
Sec. rs; and Aint. to e19 of SELF, sec. 20: ali
ofnwA of nwA, sec. rs; and neN of neX,
sec. 20; and seA of ne4. sec. 20.
49, TOWN OF NEW LONDON.
Jan: S--Probate Court to Hilma Kunze ct
al, seA Of ne14, lots 4, s and 6. sec. II. -,
=. TOWN OFROsEvILLE. =,
Dec. 20 Cost. p. M. & M. Ry. Co. to
Ar Andssw as. az and Eina5 Peterson w of s
. Jan. In artin 81 Annie Everson to war
saqndnes, nwA of nw14, sec. 35, 40 a., $1.Oo.
.ss s:ssss%*ss %s VILLAGE OF SPICER
jan 2-spicer Land Co. to Village of
Spicer, lots Il & ~, bl. 22, 500. - -.
4 ]: .s3. =s'$: VILLAGE OF RAYMOND. s2 !
Jan. 11-Leuis and Anna Hirman to Her
man Hermke lots 3& =, bl. 4, Leighton's 1at
add, $1,000. . 60 5. s*s2 80,
CITY OF zWILLMAR. q. .5...s
vs. Ian. 4-A. II. Brown to O. r. Landbers.
.lots L,a I. 3, g and 7.bl. Z, Hanson's add,
t5.3a
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chambers, Library Build
ing, Willmar, Minn., Jan. IA, 1907.
Regular meeting Of the City Coun-
Gil. In the absence of the Mayor
the City Clerk called the meeting to
order. Alderman Gratz was, by bal
lot, elected Acting Mayor. On roll
call there were present Aldermen
Christianson, Tallman, Gratz, john
son, Holt and Strand, s; absent, May
or Qvale, Aldermen Pinney and Holm
berg, 3.
The minutes of the regular and ad-
journed meetings were read and same
approved as read.
The following bills were on motion
referred to the Finance Committee:
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Peterson & WeIIin,
Willmar, Minnesota.

Monday. Owing to the cold weather and
otherwise would be.
Ernest o. Larson, who has been home for
a three weeks visit, left on Monday for
Seattle, Wash, where he has been in busi-
sent running grocery store in that city.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Card Of Thanks.

We wish in this manner to express our
heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and
neighbors who rendered their assistance dur
ing the illness and after the death of our be-
loved wife and mother; also for the beauti-
full floral offerings contributed.
ALFRED BLoMQUIsT and CHILDREN.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Cut In Prices.

Cut In Prices.
In order to reduce the fall stock of
goods at the j. j. Ekander tailor shop
and to make room for the new spring
goods, we will make cut in prices
that will be an inducement for YOU to
call and see US.
482 N. P. HOLMBERG, Manager.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Abstracts of Title to Kandiyohi
county lands and city property
promptly furnished by J. T. Otos, the
bonded abstracter. 81
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
J. S. Day, surveying on 9th street.

The Finance Committe reported the
foregoing bills back approved and on
motion the report was accepted.
Alderman Holt offered the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimous
ly adopted. :,..>
RESOLUTION. ~"
Be it resolved by the City Council
of the City of Willmar that the City
Clerk be and he is hereby authorized
to issue warrants against the respect
i've funds in payment of the foregoing
approved bills.
Approved Jan. IA, 1907
The Street Committee recommended
that Foot Lake sewer be extended
across from Atlantic avenue to Pacific
avenue beween Eighth and Eleventh
streets.
On motion the City Clerk was in
structed to invite bids for said work
to be received at next meeting.
The Committee on City Hall pre-
sented plans and specifications for the
proposed new City Hall.
Alderman Tallman introduced an
ordinance authorizing the issuance of
bonds for building a City Hall.
Moved and sec onded that the ordi-
nance entitled "An Ordinance Au-
thorizing the issuance of the bonds
of the City of Willmar for the pur-
pose of purchasing site and erecting
thereon City Hall and building for
the safe keeping of the fire apparatus
of the said city," be given it's first
reading. Carried.
The said pr opposed ordinance was
then read.
An amendment to the proposed Or
dinance entitled can Ordinance pro-
hibiting card playing at certain places
within the City of Wiilmar'' was
offered by Alderman johnson and was
adopted by the following vote: Ayes,
Aldermen Christianson, Tallman,
Gratz, johnson, Holt, Strand, 6;
Noes, None.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance entitled "An Ordinance prohib-
iting card playing at certain places
within the City of Willmar,' - as
amended, be given it's third reading.
Carried. The said ordinance, as
amended, was then read.
Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance entitled "An ordinance prohib-
iting card playing at certain places
within the City of Willmar,'' be
placed upon it's final passage, as
amended. Carried. The ordinance
was then adopted, as amended, by the
following vote: Ayes, Aldermen
Christianson, Tallman, Gratz, John
son, Holt, and Strand; Noes, None.
- Moved and seconded that the ordi-
nance entitled ''An Ordinance Prohib-
iting card playing at certain places
within the City of Willmar''' be given
it's proper number, Eighty-nine (89.) J
Carried. z'S* s$ = e. ...z5e zze.
The matter of renewing the $1,000.
/ certificate Of indebtedness, now due,
was then discussed. 2 : ;:.5 <s5s IA zsf
An ordinance authorizing the sale
+ of Certificates Of Indebtedenss in an
ticipation Of the collection of taxes
levied for 1906 was then introduced.
{ Moved and seconded that the above
stated ordinance authorizing the sale
of certificates Of Indebtedness be con
sidered and given its 4 first reading.
Carried. The said proposed ordinance
was then read. .s.9.;s, s.,
Application Of Henry sssttenson Tor
{ the position Of constable TO fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of
Peter Bonde, was read.
On motion said application Waa
granted md the appli appointed
10 flll iaid 80 ancy for Peter ter oilnlde'a
! - = pirs 4 y. II
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Dr.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Office
in New Ruble block. .Willmar. 22.1
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Delahunt's Parcel Deliverv

Trunks, parcels, packages, letters,
etc., called for and de ivered to any
part OF the city. Prompt service
Charges modera ate. Office Great
Northern Express. Telephone No. 90.
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
Corn and oats re-
coivod IN carload lots
and sold IN n any qualn1ll-
tity from 30 70 90
bushels from tho car.
Prfoos right.
new LONDON IMILLING Co.

No smoke; no odor; no kindlingl.
If you use the Stand lard oil stove for
sale by "a. r. Nelson. 4Of
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
GENERAL FUNI

GENERAL FUND.
]. B. Boyd. trees for park, and labor 5 4.7O
J. Nj. Downs, premiums on bonds. 6.25
Nels Knutson Il Co., hauling FIRE
]. S. Robbins, wood for lock up.... 200
o. A. Jacobson, supplies..........".. rs
road grader....'..... ................:... 10000
Peterson & Qva1e, lumber. ........... 6O.85
at fires........ ......................... 7s so
q. Jorgen Olson, recording....... 7.3O
Ole Lundquist, boarding prisoners 7.53
T. L. Smith, draying. rs
WATER AND LIGHT FUND.
The Adams-Bagnall Electric Co.,
supplies. ........................ $50
Bryan-Ma arsh Co., supplies...... 400
The D. Nd. Gilmore Co., supplies. 2O.9S
Co., supplies.. ........... $3.50
Electric Engineering Co., supplies. 12.43
Nels KnulsOn & Co., draying....... .65
Peterson & Qvale, roofing paper. $50
J. Neuberger, supplies. .S5
for freight and e1press............... 1877
Ralph Telstad, neIchandise......... $50
J. S. Robbins. wo. d and coal...... 965. .S3
r. c. Torkelson, labor wiring..... $500
Willmar Hardware Co., supplies. 1921
Willmar Sash e. Door Factory, re.
pairs Observation-Disclosures. 80
POOR FUND.
NJ. S. Watt nursing Rob. Tompson s25
K. M. kalbak, month boaru 1or
J. S. Robbins, wood for poor....... 1880
Skoog 4 Anderson, meat for poor. 80
Wil1m r Milling Co., -four for poor 1.15
PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT REVOLV-
ING FUND
6 nav eurvevino IN oth okre~% m
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Lot g. Full size heavy
wool lfascinators, colors
black, white, pink and
red; regular 85c values
for Saturday,. $50
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Lot Wool Fascina-
tors, colors black, white
pink and red; regular
35c values, special for
Satur-
day.. GOV
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Lot 2-Large size wool
Fa s cinator s, colors..
black, white, pink and
red; regular so to 60c
values, special no.
for Saturday. .0oC
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

TOWN OF HOLLAND.
IAN. 7-Jacob Pfenninger to Kaspar
Wanner, fractional s1a of nwA and of swA,
sec. 80, 24O.12., $4,000. ~
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

JAM. s-Christy and Pau1ina Rotzien
Harolp b: Handy, n113, sec. SO, 500
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16
TOWN OF GENNESSE]
TOWN OF ST. JOHNS

Jan. 14,-Peter L. and Hannah west1u
to Carl J. Rossell, lot 1. sec. Fl, 45.77
$500. "
Willmar tribune., 1907-01-16

Lot 4-Large wool
Fascinators, colors
black and white only:
regular $1.00 values,
special nE-
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-04-18
Duels with piatOls,

Discussing pistols as Guelins weap-
ons, the Paris Figaro sought the views
Of a man who had the reputation Of an
expert on the field OF honor. He at
once began to rail at duels with pistols.
He could o Dear yer to speak OF
them. The fact was that he had once
himself at an encounter OF that kind
received n ball In the shoulder.
"Then you disapprove Of them simply
because you were defeated?"
"Why. l was not defeated"
what"
"No; | was n second. You may well
believe that | promised myself never
to mix again in affairs Of that sort.
However, one day l had to accompany
a friend on the field. He had asked 1t
Of me as a personal favor. | could not
refuse. But | insisted upon n con-
dition."
what was that:"
That l should climb a tree during
the firing"
"a good scheme"
"You think so? Well, | was wounded
again. My friend fired in the air.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1907-04-18
~Mo<ouitoless Cities.

Over in Europe there are many hap
py towns where the note Of the mos
quito is never heard and the inhabi-
tants don't care a snap about the pen
nyroyal market. But in America the
cities which can claim to be mosqui-
toless would not run up to a dozen.
Denver is one of them, and, strange to
say. Grand Rapids. Mich, only a short
way from the gnat Gchcnnas Of Lake
Superior, is another. The explanation
Is that the city is built on hillOcks OF
drift sand Sc deep and so finely pull
verified that they absorb moisture like
tissue paper. Stagnant water does not
get a ghost Of a chance TO accumulate,
and mosquitoes have carried THEN ear
go of microbes TO more c%ongenial mar
kets.-Health Culture.