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Is Mans Proposal Compliment;
Question Admits of Mach Argument

To propose to marry her is said TO be
the highest compliment a man can pay
q woman.
Is this really so? Is an offer Of mar
riage always a compliment? Isn't il a
fact that there are many cases In which
a proposal may bear a strong family
resemblance to an insult.
is it a compliment for a man to ask
q girl forty or fifty years his junior 10
give UP her spTingtime 70 brighten his
midwinter? Mustn't ne possess what
we call "a nerve" as we'll as a very
strong appreciation Of himself. TO make
such a proposition to any girl? Even
II he is rich anC she IS the reverse, it is
scarcely complimentary 10 her to sup
pose her CAPABLE of entering into a
transaction which all the world can see
must be an UdiOusly mercenary one.
Is II a CcE:si llment for a poor young
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man to propose to marry middle-aged
woman OF fortune?
Isn't il fairly obvious that he is pay
ing himself a considerably greater com
plmeut than he is paying her?
Again, when q man proposes marriage
10 a girl whom he has only known a
few. days, IS he paying her mark Of
high respect2
There are people who viii maintain
that he is, but surely 1t is not a compli-
ment 10 any girl to suppose that she
should he ready to surrender herself TO
a stranger at d weeks notice. It scarce
" implies great respect for q girl TO
imagine that after a half dozen days
acquaintance she should be ready and
willing to place a man of whom she
hardly knows anything, on the plane
or an accepted lover.
Even though he may suspect that she
Is well inclined toward him, too great
haste in offering himself to a girl who
knows little about him IS at best a
left-handed compliment. and shows too
much self-assurance.
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NEW YORK, Aus. 2l.-HVith her little
dog. Dewey. tucked under her left arm,
and small. badly worn imitation alli-
gator bag clutched in her right hand,
Mrs. Hetty Green left her Madison ave-
nue. boarding house yesterday for her
summer holiday. The lending rates for
time ami call money VIII not bother her
for several weeks.
The richest woman in the United
States didn't take any baggage. and she
didn't ride in a cab. Five cents for
street car fare was the limit OF her
extravaganza In getting to the Grand
Central station.
Since Mrs Green and her daughter,
Miss Sylvia, made a plunge into sO-
cisty at the Hotel Plaza last winter. IL
has been repeatedly stated that they
intended 10 summer at Newport.
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INDUSTRY OF THE ANT.

Out in Burmah and the Far East
where sa4dalwood is worth it's weight
in silver, the pestifeg Gus ant is a vaIu-
able assistant to the Ioggers of that
precious timber. The hard and fragrant
heartwood alone has value. but as the
tree grows this valuable heart is over
laid By soft and worthless layer form
ing two-thirds Of the trunk. Where a
tree Is felled and cut into lengths the
ants begin work upon the soft wood.
which Is sappy ana sweet enough 10 at
tract them. In a few weeks, less than
q month in case of the largest hfItf
The ants delive- the heartwOod free of
al the worthless sapWood.
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American Women Are Retted Too Much,
Declares Speaker to Suffragettes

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 22.-AIrs.
John F. Swift. president Of the National
Council OF Women, at a fashionable
gathering of woman suffragists IN
Berkeley, was asked TO suggest the best
means 10 secure a suffrage plank in
the Republican State platform.
Two speakers who preceded her had
opposed any formidable display Of num-
bers. expressing the belief that the dele
gates could be wooed over with less
difficulty by genuine feminine methods
Of persuasion
II hardly think the convention viii
be IMPRESSED with any shrinking tiraid-
ity OF feminine appeals for Justice % said
Mrs. Swift
THE trouble with the American wom-
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en- is that they have been petted so
much they are in danger Of losing the
art of attaining their just dues on the
ground Of justice, They are afraid 70
do real hard work for the cause
have had q Eood deal of experience II.
the suffrage movement. and / may say
that political methods are the only ones.
This parlor idea Of Suffrage viii accom-
plish little.
The American women have too much
jam on their bread and butter. Life is,
as a. rule, made very sweet in certain
avenues for them. but 70 accomplish
things we must do some practical poll
tics as the men do il"
Mrs. Swift's suggestions that the SUI
fragists made a display of numbers be-
fore the convention was adopted and
plans were outlined for a delegation OF
al least 21O women TO attend.
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MUSINGS.

Its easy enough 10 make love The
trouble is 10 keep IL up.
The average married man only shows
Ais worse side TO his better half
The woman who marries man to
reform him doesn't lack excitement.
II IS never too late 10 mend. but Z
SIS just as Well IL YOU don't have to.
a man IS never too old to learn the
things that are OF no benefit to him
It's an right To follow your inclina-
tiO1S If they are going the right way.
There are a. few men who would
politics
The Washington times., 1908-08-21

The "children's bill'' is one with whi-h
the British parliament is concerning it
self very seriously. It proposes to abcl-
ish juvenile smoking and TO prevent
children under sixteen years from being
sent 20 iail, the establishment OF jJIVe-
nile courts and other advantages for the
children that Americans have had for
some time. John Burns, the Radical
leader. il also Interested in a bill wFici.
viii abolish the siums by building bet
ter houses for the poor and raising The
character OF the home.
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Clam Chowder

Mrs. l. Chop a half pound or
tat salt pork; put a layer of the pork
I'm the bottom OF the pot cover with
a layer of clans, sprinkle with a little
minced onion and parsley and put in
layer of split and soaked Boston
crackers. Proceed In this way until
seventy-five clans are used, then sprin-
kle with pepper and salt and cover with
cold water. Bring slowly 10 the boil
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KEY TO DOMESTIC PEACE.

Tell me. do YOU love me2"
a tense silence followed the passion
ate words. The woman bent toward
him with hand pressed to her bosom.
Her very lie seemed 10 hang upon his
answer
At last he spoke:
Yes. L love you
And earnestness calculated to dispel
ali haunting doubts was in his answer,
the same ne had gIyer her every day Of
their forty years or married life. For
1t is the nature of women 20 keep on
asking.-ChicaEo Journal
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Peach SaIad.

Miss Mary LIN making this salad
be sure that yoIr peaches are not too
ripe. Pare q quart Of ripe yellow
peaches. and cut into thin slices. slice
very thin a half cupfu OF blanched a.
monds Nix the fruit and nuts Wa
twO-thiTds Of a cupful OF mayonnaises
10 which has been added One-third OF
q cupfui Of whipped cresn- Serve izn-
nnediately on lettuce leaves.
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AnsUers to Questions Asked
BY Many Readers of The Times
RUSH QUERIES be by telephone Call Main $500
ask The Times bureau o information

department give information.
practical The questions
by mail desired stamped addressed envelopes eosed
paid questions relating personalities
the epubg quotations, solving mahe
naticai problems
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Foot Powder.

Miss J. H.-The following powder is
very good for the feet:
Picnic acid d..,...,.-.-.....--- 10 grammes
Alcohol Neutrality-suspicious. 10 gTammes
Starch ...--.---..-...-..-.... 30 grammes
Fiorenfine OTrig --..---.... $50 gTammes
Essence Of viOIet...-........ grammes
Dissolve the acid in the alcohol; add
the violet essence, then the starch and
orris-root This powder can he used 10
an advantage on pcrspiring hands, ana
IL IS agreeable gioVe-powder
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Testimony OF a Wife.

w. M.-A wife CauaOt b. forced to
testify against her husband in q trial
for muruer. even il Sic saw the deed
committed ard was the only eyeWit-
ness. This principle OF law is we'll
established in every State in the co1n-
ITy.
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aud simmer for an hour. Drain of the
liquid and return 10 the fire. Thicker
with a lump OF butter rolled in flour
and add a cupful OF tomato Juice Re-
turn the ingredients TO the pot. bring
to the boil. and send 10 the table.
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Membership Of A. 2. 1.

Trade Unloulst-MoIe than three
fourths OF tho labor anions OF the
United states are affiliated with the
American Federation # LacoT.
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Cradle of Liberty.

Miss T. H-FaneuH Hali in Boston,
IS called the Cradle Of Liberty In that
building the orators Of yhe Revolution
reused the patriots to resistance of
British tyranny.
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
Homestead Lands.

T. G.. H-For Information concerning
homestead lands address the Secretary
of the Interior, Washington. J.. q.
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Electoral Vote in 1860.

ID. l.. G.-The electoral vote iu 1854
was $50 for Lincoln. T. for Douglas, =
for Breckenridge, and 50 for Bell.
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It's 10 Your Own Interest

And that of your family to have "Af7it-i
Bread for every meal It's health food
in the fullest sense Remember 10 speCifv
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First Republiean Convention.

NJ IT. K.-The first Re1. -A'cau con
ventlon was held at PittsbCrg, February
%, 1896.
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LOCAL MENTION.
Lrscinns p - Dessert


You save the time Of planning and pre-
pairing If sou order OF us. Holmes
Homemade Pies. 20c- We deliver them.
Holmes Bakery. 1st and + sts. Phones
Linen 1440 and 49,
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The Black Death.
Deciduous Trees.

n s. 1.-The black death Tavaged
Europe IN the fourteefth century.
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.Telegranic.

>
Student-The word teIegrsmic is not
in general use.
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IN INTEREST OF CHILDREN.

n. II. S.--A deciduous tree is one which
annually loses and renews its leaves.
The Washington times., 1908-08-21
AiPPerel HeTring, - g, Iee;

cans Fish Roe 25c: cars SifTed Peas,
.Tc; large cans euby Beets, I9c; 9 large
cans String EeCas, 25c: Safety Matches.
Sc lOz. :. T. - Pyies' stores
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Chicago Jewel Gas Ranges Are the
best. c. A AIuddiman & Co. SIS 18th avg.
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PhiIinnine Wan a.

last Cartridge. Majestic TaIHnE P,.-
lures. 10c. Tel your friends.
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Color and Beauty.
No matter how long ithas been gray
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Send &c for free book The Care of the Hair" "
PhiiO Hay Spec. Co, NeWark, n. J.
Hays Harsfna Soap cures PimDles.
red. rough and chspped hands, and all skin dis
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Send 2c foE free book "'rbe Care q the Ska Sc
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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-27

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May 14th, 1908.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES.

Democratic primaries to elect
delegates to the county convention
tomorrow were held Wednesday even
ing. There was no contest in any
precinct. -. Delegates SO far reported
are
1st Ward, Little Falls: Geo. F.
Moeglein, Paul Hopka, P. j. Lauer-
man, Thomas Cannon, VIM. Arendt,
Adam Trafas, Camille Dugas, E. S.
Tanner, S. P. Brick E. F. Shaw.
1st. Pct, 2nd Ward Little Falls
N. N. Bergehim, Andrew johnson, l..
w. Vasaly, Jos. F. Bastien, Chas.
Gravel, John T. Hoblit, G. E. Vasaly.
2nd Pct. 2nd Ward, Little Falls
VIM. A. Butler, Stephen G. Vasaly,
Geo. NJ. Kiewel, Ernest Kaestner,
Edward Hughes
3rd Ward, Little Falls: E. A.
Loucks, VIM. Haverty, Gust Lind
gren, D. NJ. Cameron, Albert
Trzebiatowski. Anton Fredrickson.
Pierz: F. x. Virnig, A. Sitzman,
P. L. Poster, Ed Bentfeld, John
Philippi, Andrew Faust.
Swanville Village-B. B. Cox, John
Stroman, Leander Biteman.
Darling-E. H. johnson.
Randall. N. Davis, August
Kennedy.
Hillman-Peter Theis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
ORDER BY JUDGE TAYlOR
Decided That ThreshinG
Machine Co. Has No Rikht
to Earnings

Judge N. D. Taylor made an Inn
portant decision Saturday afternoon.
says the st. Cloud Journal Press, IN
the case of the st. Cloud Iron Works
against Peter Schneider, defendant.
Peter Scheuer, garnishee, and the
Minneapolis Threshing Machine COM
pany, claimant, in which he holds
that the claimant has no right to the
earnings of threshing machine.
This case was originally started By
an action brought by the local coua-s
pany to garnishee the earnings a
Schneider for SO, the amount due a,
some repairs made on q threshin9
machine. Schneider had been work.
ing for Peter Scheuer, who was made
the garnishee. The Minneapolis COM
pany then stepped in and demanded
the earnings They claimed that
when they sold the machine they took
mortgage on the earnings and had
the first right. The case came up in
justice court and decision made that
the threshing machine company was
not entitled to the money. An appeal
was taken to the district court ana the
order sustained. The decision of
Judge Taylor has far reaching effect
as the threshing machine companies
have thousands of SIMILAR agreements
through the state
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
BRICK & DENIS TO BUILD.

Brick & Denis, it is understood,
will very soon begin the erection of a
one story and basement solid brick
building 4Ox6O feet on their lot adjoin-
ing the Ideal Steam laundry. The
building is to be modern in every
respect with plate glass front. It is
possible, if certain arrangements are
completed, that the building will be
two stories high instead of one.
Excavating has already been begun.
The Little Falls Plumbing & Cycle
company, who have found their
present qual ters too small for their
increasing business, will occupy the
new building.
The first floor will be used for the
display of the company's goods and as
a girage, where they will be able to
take care of. the automobile trade to a
much better advantage.
As mapped out, the company will
have one of the neatest places of its
kind north of the Twin Cities.
In connection with this, we might
state that this is the second opera
house location, 5 that will be turned
into business block.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
KlEWfL OPERA HOUSE
Assurances are Given that
:: New Play House Will
Be Built

That Little Falls is to have q
modern and up-to-date opera house,
there now can be no doubt, az the
amount of the bonus, IS, 600, which
was required, has practically all been
raised by the liberal business men and
other residents OF this city. The plans
for the new Jacob Kiewel theatre have
been drawn by J. A. Van Vie of the
Twin City Scenic company, and are
much the same as the one he drew up
for the Denis, Brick & Porten PROPOSE
tiOn. The building, which will be
located just east Of the Little Falls
House on Broadway, will be 84x1OO
feet, constructed much on the plan of
the Orpheum in Minneapolis, and will
have seating capacity of 800. The
stage will be 81 feet wide and 26 feet
deep, which is of sufficient size for
any show that travels through this
part of the country, and besides the
regular parquet and gallery, there
balcony, which will have eight boxes,
two each on both sides of the theatre.
1t will be constructed of brick and
will be modern and up-to- date in
every respect. The fire regulations
will be carefully complied with, and
the building made as safe as possible.
The above plans are subject to
change, and the size of the building
may be enlarged.
George Kiewel was at St. Cloud
looking over the show houses In that
city, and will also look for pointers
in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Those who have contributed towards
the bonus Of s., 600 for the new opera
house, signed a pledge that each Will
furnish the amount set opposite his
name for an opera house to be built
by Jacob Kiewel on the above stated
location, the opera house to be
thoroughly equipped with scenery,
curtains, seats and modern and up-to-
date appliances; to be properly
ventilated and heated and to be in all
respects modern play house, to cost
approximately $25, 600. The building
is to be completed not later than
October LIST, 1908. The signers agree
to pay half the amount each has
pledged when the outer brick walls are
completed and the other half when the
building is finished and equipped
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
MORRISON co. LAND
What the State Land Pam.
phlet Has to Say
About Us

A pamphlet, gotten out by the state,
entitled, '4reat Opportunities in
Minnesota, advertising state lands
for sale in the different counties, has
been received at this Office There
will be 800, 600 acres of state land
offered for sale during the months of
June and July. n :..
As to Morrison county, the pamphlet
has the following:
Morrison county is a large and i'm
portant county of this state and
occupies a position very near the
center. The Mississippi river flows
the entire length of the county and
affords a number of excellent water
powers some of which have been
developed and are now turning the
wheels of some of the most important
manufacturing plants in this state
This county covers an area of
697, ,O1S acres, of which 425, 600 are
under cultivation and the average
price of land in this county is a trifie
over $16 per acre. The last census
taken g ives Morrison county popula-
tion Of A,584, of which a large
majority are American born and Of
the, foreign birth the Germans
predomlnate
The surface of Morrison county is
for the most part quite level, being
well watered by countless lakes and
streams. This county may be con-
sidered timbered county, although
there are numerous patches of prairie
and brush land, but for the most part
dense growth of mixed timber Is
found. Many parts Of the county are
II nf no
finest farms in the state can be found
in Morrison county. The Northern
Pacific railway operates its main line
as well as several branches in this
county, while the new Glenwood-
Duluth branch of the 500 line cuts
across the southern end of the county
and will place that portion in close
proximity to railway transportation
facilities.
The soil in this county is either a
dark loan, or a clay and sand loan,
and all is very productive. Grasses,
both tame and wild, grow luxuriantly
and all kinds Of small grain can be
seen at their best in this county.
Dairying and live stock raising is
carried on extensively here and is
increasing rapidly each year.
Little Falls, a thriving city with
many large manufacturing plants and
a splendid. water power, is the county
seat, and five hustling villages are
located in this county. A live Com
mercial club at Little Falls..is doing
much to build up the county and will
gladly furnish information and
assistance to prospective home seekers.
On Monday, June 29th, 10000 acres
of state land will be offered for sale in
Morrison county. The sale will occur
at the court house, at Little Falls, and
will begin promptly at O'Clock p. M
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
NELSON GIVES INTERESTING
LECTURE ON CIVIC IMPROVE .
MENTS. ss . 4

delivered lecture f on Civic T Improve. -
ments'' was given by Milton Nelson
of the park board of Minneapolis at
the court house Tuesday evening,
under the auspices Of the Women s
Civic League. he showed views ,of
the city taken by County Supt. tof
Schools NJ. E. Barnes, which were
artistically gotten up, and told Of the
many Improvements that could be
made in this city, both to the homes
and public property, and how to 10
about the making Of them. He said
it was a mistake to scatter flower beds
and shrubbery about the lawn as it
spoiled the good effect of the lawn,
which would otherwise help in mak
ing the home beautiful. The flowers
and shrubbery should be planted on
the edges of he lawn, and where there
are bad features to the building they
should be so planted as to screen it,,
and bring the whole into harmonious
relations To illustrate this point ne
showed views of the National Cash
Register building both before and
after this kind Of improvementsswe were
made, showing the vast difference It
made fer this building. Mr.. Nilsson
stated that this city had some ofAfhe
-best. natural scenery in the state, ! and
that with small amount of this class
of improvements, property would be
increased in value to a considerable
degree. 49,.
The lecture was certainly worthy Of
q larger attendance than it received,
as It was full of bright suggestions for
making property more valuable by
beautifying it.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
ALUMNI BANQUET.

Invitations are out for the annual
banquet to be given by the Alumni
OF the high school, which will be
given Friday evening, May %. at the
West side hall, at which the seniors
will be the guests. Besides the senior
class, the invited guests will be the
members of the Board of Education
and their wives, the alumni and the
high school faculty. The three lower
classes of the high school are maxim g
the necessary arrangements for this
festival.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
STUCK IN THE EYE WITH A HAT

An extraordinary accident is one
that occurred about ten days ago when
Miss Alta Bowman pierced her right
eye with hat pin while fastening her
hat on. In some unexplained manner
she stuck the hat pin in the eye, and
it IS not known what the ultimate
result Of it will be- At present it is
necessary for her to remain in a dark
room. The attending physician states
that if the lense of the eye was pierced
cateract may develop in about a
year Her many friends will grieve
to hear Of her unfortunate accident.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

GOES TO WALKER SANITARIUM
Titus Medved, formerly Of this CITY,
passed through here. Wednesday even
inc, and will enter the sanitarium for
consumptives at Walker. The disease
is not in an advanced stage. His
numerous friends here will hope for
his speedy recovery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08
MRS. AITKIN MAKES SETTLE
MENT.

Mrs. L. P. Aitkin, now Of
Fredericksburg, Ia, has settled the
claim against the Nichols Chisholm
Lumber Co., for the accidental death
of her husband last November on the
Ottertail river, north of Frazee. The
matter was closed at Brainerd last
Saturday, Mrs Aitkin receiving 1926.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

P. j. Lauerman has removed his
cigar shop into the building formerly
occupied by Anton Fleig. Mr..
Lauerman purchased the place some
time ago. - -.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

The Baccalaureate sermon for the
senior class of the high school will be
given by Rev. George Platt at the
Episcopal church Sunday morning,
May 24th.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

Mrs. O. O. Kjeldegaard Of Cushing
was here Wednesday, and accompanied
her mohter, who was at the hospital
for treatment and has just recovered,
back home,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

The seven year old son of Frank
Chakel of Browerville was taken to
the local hospital Wednesday, suffer
ing from an attack of typhoid fever.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-05-08

The present plans Of the Campbell
Bros. circus is to show in Little Falls
on June 5th, according to one of their
agents, who was in this city Tuesday.