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Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
THE RURAL SCHOOL.

It takes no prophet or seer to
note that reforms in our rural
school system must within short
time take place, in order to meet
the demands of goth century civili-
zation and progress.
Poor buildings, poor and mex
perienced teachers, insufficient ma
terial with which to work, and last
but not least, irregularity in at
tendance are the chief stumbling
blocks in the progress of the rural
school.
Our own county, standing in the
front as it does, shows unmistaka-
bly, these facts.
District No. SO. being among the
best, if not the best, in point of at
tendance. had only % pupils out of
43 enrolled, who attended more
than 60 days of the possible 100.
The remaining one-third of the pu-
pills attended between 40 and 60
days of the school year. The work
done by these pupils who attend
but one-fourth of the time amounts
to practically nothing compared
with those who attend the entire
year.
What is the reason for this irreg-
ularity of attendance? Ask the
parents. In many cases they ans
wer: Last years teacher did in
effective work. ''The building is
SO poorly equipped they can't do
any work anyhow 1.-The school
board takes no interest in the
school. 1T is too far to take
them every day." etc. Every an
swer points to the needs of re-
formed system.
The consolidated township school
seems to be the only solution of this
problem. Under it conditions could
be made so as to compare favorably
with any city or village school.
A 4-room structure with compe-
tent teachers and vans carrying the
pupils to and from school morning
and evening, the obstacles now con-
fronting the rural schools would be
greatly overcome.
The expense of such a school
would be about $4,000 a year. With
the state aid and the apportionment
for each pupil, the actual amount
to be raised by district taxation
would not be over $35OO. This, on
a whole township, would make lit
tie if any difference to the taxpay-
ers Of an entire township.
1t seems that the day is now at
hand when our legislators should
take ahold of this most important
problem, the education of the farm
ers' boys and girls. far better and
more effective than what it now is.
Give the rural children one-half
the opportunities the city children
now enjoy and the social and po-
litical status of the commonwealth
will be improved.
Victor s. .Knutson.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
The campaign of publicity inaug.

The campaign of publicity inaug-
urated by the Willmar Commercial
Club is bearing fruit. People from
other states are being attracted to
this neighborhood to invest their
money. The Tribune believes that
we are on the eve of a period of
activity in land and city property
values, and it should be every loyal
Kandiyohian's endeavor to see that
our particular part of the Great
Northwest secures the notice to
which it's resources entitle it.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
The wide-awake Willmar Trim,

The wide-awake Willmar Tribune
is always alive and ready to do it's
part in exploiting any movement
for the benefit of the town and it's
business interests. A street fair
and carnival was recently held at
that place and the Tribune prompt
ly issued 16-page paper to adver-
tise the fact. Four pages were
printed on yellow paper, but moth
ing else indicated that yellow
time' was anticipated. NORTH
western Printer.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Z, 'O8
THE PROHIBITION CANDIDATES

The prohibition county ticket in
the field this fall gives the voters
Of the county another chance at the
general election to pick men to
serve them as county officials dur
ing the next two years. In addi-
tion to Sheriff Bonde, who is a can
didate for reelection, there are
prohibition candidates for the off,
ces of county attorney, register of
deeds. clerk of court and two coun-
ty commissioners.
Ralph w. Stanford, the nominee
for county attorney, is an able law
yer who has established a good prac-
tice in the county. He is thoroly
in sympathy with the temperance
and progressive sentiment, and if
elected may be depended upon to
enforce the laws fairly and impair
TALLY. He made a good record as
city attorney of Willmar and would
attend to the duties Of legal ad-
wiser of the officials of the county
promptly and competently.
C. A. Raklund is a young farmer
living about five miles north of
Willmar, with quite wide ac-
quaintance in the county. He was
for years in the photographer busi-
ness at Willmar and New London,
but retired from This line and
moved onto his farm two years ago.
He is making an active canvass and
claims that his candidacy is being
we'll received by the voters.
X. 7. Rykken, the nominee for
clerk of court, is a man who de-
serves we'll from the people of the
county. He is a man Of sterling
character, who has devoted great
deal of his time and effort to the
instruction and uplifting of his fel-
low man. He owns farm in the
northern part Of Dovre, which he
has actively worked for many years.
He is a good speaker, and his voice
has always been heard for the bet
terment of the conditions of his fel-
low farmers and the community in
which he lives. He has been town
clerk of Dovre for many years, and
is now also the secretary of the
Dovre & Mamre Insurance Com
pany, which does an extensive busi-
ness thruout the county. He is
capable and competent to care for
the office.
Nels B. Johnson, who is the can
didate to succeed himself from the
third commissioner district, will in
all probability have no opposition
at the polls, so we'll are the people
of the district satisfied with his
work.
John Wicklund is the candidate
for commissioner in the Fifth dis.
trict. He is we'll fitted for the
work on the county board, having
served as chairman Of town super.
visors in his own town for years
back, and being we'll informed on
public questions. He has always
been active in public matters in
which his community has been in
tesested, and we believe the people
of the district will be glad of the
opportunity to send him to repre-
sent them on the county board.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
To the Voters of the Third Com
missioner District:
| respectfully announce myself as
candidate for reelection as
County Commissioner, and solicit
the support Of the voters of the
district. l have filed as a Prohi-
bitionist.
N. 8. JOHNSON.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
THE GIRL AND THE GAWK.

The offering at the Willmar
Opera House Thursday eveing of
this week will be the delightful
comedy drama "The Girl and the
GawK."
The Lockes played here last night
to the biggest house in the history
of the town; people came from
miles around. Actual receipts last
night were $806. Is. - Republican,
Logan, Kan.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
To the Voters of Kandiyohi County !:
| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office Of Register
Of Deeds Of Kandiyohi County on
the Prohibition ticket, and respect
fully solicit your votes in the fall
election. T.. A. BAKLUND,
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

Money to loan at a very low rate
of interest on farm land. Borrow
ers may pay $100 or all he wants to
pay at any interest pay date. A.
P. Adams. 35f
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

TJN CJUNJY hTIUKW EY
To the Voters of Kandiyohi County !:
l respectfully solicit your support
in the coming election for the office
of county attorney. If honored by
election. 1-promise faithful and
impartial enforcement of the laws.
| have filed on the Prohibition
ticket. R. w. STANFORD,
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

No country is more prosperous
than North Dakota. No security
on earth like earth itself. No
home like your own home. Become
independent. Ask the Western
Land Securities Co.'s representa-
tive, A. H. Brown. for plats and
all information. Free homesteads
adjoining. 27
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
DcLahunt's Parcel Delivery.

Trunks, parcels, packages, letters, etc
called for and delivered to any part of the
city. Prompt service Charges moderate
Office Great Northern Express, Telephone 90
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
STAMPED WITH THE SEAL
OF SUCCESS.

A vital, moving drama Of force
and power, play Of rare merit
and distinction--such is 1.-The Holy
City, the religious drama by C'ar-
ence Bennett which is to be the
offering at the Willmar Opera
House on Wednesday evening, Oct.
IA. 1t treats of a religious subject
with reverence and sympathy and
has won the appreciation of thous-
ands of clergymen of all denomina-
tions. The dance of SaIome is one
OF the strong drawing features.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
FOR CLERK OF COURT

To the Voters of Kandiyohi County
l respectfully solicit your support
and votes at the coming election
for Clerk OF District Court of Kan
diyohi County. My name will ap-
pear on the ballot as a Prohibition
ist, but | shall appreciate the sup
port of the voters regardless of
their party affiliations.
K. I. RYKKEN.
Spicer. Minn.. Route No. l.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

Ask A. H. Brown. local agent for
the Western Land Securities Co.,
for plats and all information.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
To the Voters of the Fifth Com
missioner District:
At the solicitation of many
friends, have become a candidate
for county commissioner in the
Fifth district, comprising the
towns of Kandiyohi, Lake Eliza
beth, Fahlun, East Lake Lillian and
Lake Lillian. l ask the support of
the citizens of the district, and
have filed on the Prohibition ticket.
JOHN WICKLUND.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

When you are in need of Fire In.
surance call On me. When your
policy expires I would like to re.
wne it for you.
LEWIS JOHNSON,
lot PA 4th St.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

Mr.. Earnest Wideawake from
Enterprise enrolled Monday for
full! course at the Little Falls Busi-
ness College.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

dent, prosecute the Standard Oil
cases?'-Chicago Evening Ameri-
can.
Willmar tribune., 1908-10-07

Tin is one of the Oldest known met
ais. The Chinese have used it in the
fabrication of their brasses and
bronZes from time immemorial.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
BURLAP FRAMES AND BOXES.
Useful Material Made Up In Many At
tractive Ways.

That useful material. burlap, has
been made up in many attractive ways
in the last few years, and now the
needlework shops are showing desk
pads. handkerchief boxes and picture
frames all in burlap and embroidered
with soft colored silks.
One set was in a dark shade of
green and the design was carried out
in tones of wood brown. 1t does not
take very fine stitches or great
amount of work, but, when the dainty
little articles are finished and mount
ed on cardboard, they are pretty and
Effective.
AS sold in the stores, such things
are expensive: but why not cover a
box-and there are plenty around the
average house-with burlap and leave
II without further elaboration? 1t
would not soil easily, and it would
prove a formidable rival to the silk
and tapestry affair.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
TIES FOR WIDE COLLARS.
Not Necessary That They Should Be
in Expensive Silk.

Every one knows that with the new
broad collar. i':discriminately called
Byron, Elton or Peter Pan. the most
artistic flowing ties are worn. but 1t is
new idea to make them of material
other than silk. Fine sheer handker-
chief linen is the most useful and the
prettiest of materials for summer ac-
cessories, and when made up into ties
1t is attractive.
The new ties for Byron collars are
simply bows made of n straight piece
of linen about five inches wide and %
inches long. 1t sounds gigantic. 1t is
true, but the flowing Tie of the Quar-
tier Latin must have long loops and
long ends.
When making such tie 1t is best
to cut the linen an inch longer and
an inch broader than the finished tie
will be. or it must be buttonholed with
mercerized cotton all round-at both
sides and each end. Sometimes the
embroidery is done in a color to match
the suit or dress with which 1t is to
be worn, but white is always best for
these little things that need frequent
washing.
When 1t is finished 1t may be tied
into bow and pinned to the front of
the collar. but no gold or jeweled pins
must be in evidence.
The best way to manage is to slip
the linen through the collar band in
front and then tie the bow. This
lides the collar button and the tie
cannot slip. AS the band on these
wide affairs is narrow, the tie which
extends round the neck is likely to
get out of place.
Some of these summer ties are cut
with endsOn the bias.
All lace insertion and edging should
be tabooed for wear with this new
wrinkle of fashion. Byron, though he
may have been odd. certainly never
wore lace neckties.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
veIvet-Faced Fabrics.

Because of its soft and clinging
characteristics, velvet and velveteens
are suddenly coming into vogue, espe-
cially for the more elaborate order
of tailor-mades, although they will be
worn in short, severe suits during the
winter by girls who are within several
years of making their initial bow to
society. For afternoon reception CO.'S
tune, those in chiffon and Lyons vel
vet WILL of course, have the long skirt
slightly trimmed with chenille, jet or
gold bullion. and coats of any length
from Sc to So inches, usually bearing
directoire earmarks and always with
full-length sleeves. When velvet is
employed solely as a material for a
street suit its trimming will be sim
pier and of the satin band or fancy
braid order, as was the case last sea
son with the comparatively few cos
tunes worn of that fabric.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Among the many smart trousseaus
now being made for autumn brides
some of the prettiest sets are built
Of finely dotted swiss. This fabric
makes up into dainty garments and is
change from the regulation white
muslin.
One set has a nishtgown and chem
se in empire style, cut round at the
neck, full over the bust, with beading
around the figure under the arms.
This is run through a one-inch col
pred satin ribbon tied in a large bow
IN the center.
With this set goes a full-length
matinee, also made in empire style,
with wide sleeves and an immense
lace collar tied in front with a soft
blue bow.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

II a girl Is away from a cleaners
and she finds one of her best frocks
spotted with grease, she can try the
simple remedy of French chalk and
hot iron. The chalk is spread thickly
over the spot until all the grease is
absorbed. Then piece of blotting
paper is put over 1t and warm. not
hot, iron is held over it to draw the
grease into the paper. Rub of the
chalk with a soft silk or muslin rag
and the spot will probably have dis
appeared
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Bill, the lone chimpanzee at the
geological gardens. has recently added
to his possession a comb and brush.
says the Philadelphia Record. This
young specimen of the anthropoid apes
has beautiful coat of long, fine,
brown hair. which not only fits his
arms, legs and body nicely. but is ex-
tended over his head In a tightly fit
ting cap that comes down to his eye
brows atop and to the edges of his
face all around. The keepers added a
combing and brushing to his daily
care. Bill doesn't exactly object, but
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09


fill
is
a
The is
to
a
crinol trimmed with flowers
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Shirtwaist rings are fad with the
summer girl this season. The ring is
a slender band of gold supporting a
large stone of the semi-precious
variety, the color matching the set of
shirt studs worn. Among them there
are many mountings, such as pearl.
coral, lapis lazuli. jade. amethyst.
ruby, turquoise, topaz, ETC., to choose
from.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they cannot reach
the OF the disease. Catarrh Is blood cotsti-
tutona dsease and In order to cure IT must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken In
ternay. and acts directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaeea. Hairs Catarrh Cure Is not Guack rncdi-
cine II prescribed by OF the best physicians
IN this country for and Is regular prescription
1t Is composed of the best TONES known combined
with the best blood purlncrs acting directly on the
surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
two ingredients Is what produces such wonderful
suits In curing catarrh Send for testimonials, free
r. J. CHENEY a CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
Sold by DRUGGISTS. price sc.
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.


What do you think, Maria?" ex.
claimed the steel magnate. Our son
Reginald writes that he is on his wed.
ding trip aT.f his wife is a paragon"
"A Paragon" echoed his wife.
Dear me! / can't recall the name OF
Paragon in the social register. You
must look her up at once, John, and
see II Reginald has disgraced himself
by marrying into an inferior family
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Highly ornamental combs for the
hair have been introduced threaded
through with ribbon at the top, in
some cases tucked into rosettes. in
others left hanging. with a view to
being woven through the hair in the
manner approved by individual wear
ers. As well as ribbons. little clusters
of curls are fixed to the comb. and 1t Is
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

She-He's the meanest man I ever
knew.
He-What's he done?
"Why. he tried, this year. to make
his wife wear the bonnet his horse
wore last ummer,'-Yonkers States
man.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

he acts like the two-year-old kid that
he is. When his cage is opened and
the comb and brush appear along with
the keeper he sulks and whines at
first, like any child; and before the
operation is over he is usually sitting
In an attitude of compliment gratifica-
ton. A collar and chain have also
been provided for the monkey. and he
is to be taught to walk about In the
gardens with his keeper.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
In Vogue.

Large jet hatpins are much worn. of
either round or egg shape. the latter
the size of pigeons egg and the for
mer that of golf ball.
No summer frock is complete with
out its yard of two of superhuous
chiffon. 1t is fad presenting such al
Turing possibilities to the feminine
mind that it cannot be ignored.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

collection history
GLIDING masnhcent members of the unss animal yal In 1892
lonesome
therefore he hurried back in time get into Tie
Matabele
succeeding
his life
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

in
election
which Henry Watterson of Ken
Parties Platforms
ideals PHILOSOPHERS shifted and changed sort of do
political
there moment in all probability when could fairly and
charged regular"
thought
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
PLANNING AFRICAN TRIP

Frederick C. Selous. the famous British hun
ter. whe ..nows the jungles of Africa as nany
men know sections of their own towns, is the
who is planning the coming African trip
of President Roosevelt. Selous is one of the
notable hunters of big game in the world. He
born in London New Years eve, 1851, Of
mixed French, Scotch and English blood. and
with some of these he inherited also rowing
disposition and dislike for the humdrum exist
ence of the upper class Englishmen.
Selous 20 years old when he first left
England for Africa. Starting at Matabeelanc.
he began a sort of endless halfaimess exredt-
ton. personally conducted through the denser
portions of central Africa, which continued for
20 years. During this time he made his living
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

pretty idea to attach knots of flow
ers with trailing foilinge and tiny buds
that can be lightly fastened to the
coiffure by the comb.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
Prominent People
BACK IN Political ARENA

Adlai e. Stevenson. vice-president of the
United States during the second administration
of Grover Cleveland, has emerged from the sim
pie life he has been living for some time at
Bloomington, Ill. At the recent primary cleo
ton he won the Democratic nomination for the
governorship of his state and he will mako a
strong fight for the office.
Besides being vicepresident with Cleveland
from 1893 to 1897, he has been more than a
slight possibility himself at three o' -four differ
ent national Democratic conventions lie was
talked of strongly in 1892, he was given still
stronger boost for the nomination in 1900 and
it really looked though he might land first
place on the ticket in 1904. In 1900, however,
he was placed on the ticket again only a
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09


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of m
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
EXPLORER FOUND AGAIN

DR. Sven Hedn. greatest of living travellers.
is saved again. Since he began his explorations
of interior Asia, DIR. Hedin has been reported
lost many times, and in each instance Just about
the time the hunting expedition is getting ready
to start out on the quest for his body the piss
ing man turns up in and unexpe cted
place.
Although Swede. and native of Stock
holm, he is travelling under British protection.
ana that government has been much concerned
over his latest disappearance. which waS in
Tibet.
Not only has DIR. Hedin been judicous and
daring explorer, but the results of his travels
have been concrete. One of his discoveries has
been a chain of mountains In Tibet over 1000
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Mrs, windows Soothing syrup.
vo, children teething, sofens the gums reduces m
aammntion aiiays pain. wind collie 21c bottle.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

H.
o
a
and interest
the added
odd
Lover"
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

All / have seen teaches me to trust
the Creator for all have not seem
Emerson.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Pretty teeth are responsible for q
good many smiles.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

The man who pays his debts is true
to his trust.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09
LITTERATEUR AND LAWYER

Adrian H. Joline. receiver of the Metn,poli-
tan street railway system in New York city.
has filed his first report in the courts there. and
it contains some revelations concerning the con.
dition of the road which proved sad reading for
the innocent stakeholder who paid fancy psices
for stock in a bankrupt concern.
Joline is an attorney by profession and
force of circumstances, but he has two diatinct
lines of endeavor in which his interest far out
strips that of the courts and musty tones. One
CT these hobbies is railroads; the other, farthest
possible removed from the first, is the gentle
art of autograph collecting As for the frat. in
addition to the street car receivership. he has
annexed such titles as president of the Missouri
Kansas G. Texas railroad director of the
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Aliens Foot-Ease. n Powder
For swollen sweating feet Gives Instant relief. The
original powder for the feet. zc at all Druggists.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-09

Sold throughout the world. Depot; London n,
ChaIte Ihouse 81 Paris, (, Rue de a Pair Aystra-
Calcutta; China, Hong Kong Drug Co.; Japan,
Maruyn, Lid. Toxic Rnssla, ferrein. MOSCOW;
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Bo-ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-07
MIND CURES POSSIBLE.

That men'al healers and Christian
scientists are often efficscious in affect
Ing cures is the statement made by DR..
L'ewellyn d. Parker, DR.. William Os-
Isr's successor st Johns Hopkins, in an
address before the Ministerial UGiOn,
Saturday. DR., Buker says:
"They would have us so happy that
we are almost blind to evil. They urge
the timid to change their mental stli.
tudes from fear to fight, and assure them
that II they face their troubles bragely
and bear them cheerfully their sting can
bs converted into relish.
"Refuse to admit the badness Of dis
conceltiUg facts, they say, despiss their
power, refuse to acknowledge their ex'
isience, turn your attention away from
them. Oot OF such views have grown
up new religions and philosophic move
men,s; the athletic Christianity of our
time and the refusal by many to give
credence 10 the old hellfre theology.
at is common to all these movements
to believe thoroughly in the rescuiDg
power Of the healthy"minded attitude
For the adherents to such gospels, ten
sion, complaint, worry, doubt aud fear
are sins; to sp, ak of disagrceable wta b
er or uupleataut sensations or nervous
symptoms is, for them, not only bal
form, hut an offeuse against religion. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-12-07
List of Unclaimed Letters.

The following isa list of the letters remain
ing in the Alexandria, Va, postofhce up TO
December 8, 1908: