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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13
MAGIC SHAMPOO pRIER.

Ladies'! You need no longer dread
washing the hair. For the use Of the
magic shampoo drfer makes the tast
4 pleasure. Every particular woman
should add one to her toilet table A
trial will convince you. For full par
tIculars call Mrs. N. 3. Lee, $3.50 vii.
llams st., phone Olive 11s8.
Kindly stay away from the date
Easter Monday night.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

UtcA NdfAEFits
Bert Clark. one of the promising
young men OF the West. who was EN-.
ployed as railway mail clerk between
Durango and Silverton. died Saturday.
The remains were taken TO Chicago
for burial. where they will be laid TO
rest He leaves parents, two sisters
and one brother. the latter living her.
Keep of the date Of April 18th. the
Taka's night out
The Taxa Art Club will meet next
Wednesday with Mrs. Crossghite OF
253s Lafayette street.
The sick list has swelled to include
the following: stephen Kooniz. Mrs.
Cole of Glenarm Place. Mrs. and Clara
Mclemore OF three weeks sickness
and Mrs. Peterson OF Glenarm Place
are reported little better this week
There will be a marriage this month
OF Young Denver man to Miss Char.
lo,ie Dougan OF Texas
Mrs. Buford's granddaughter died
this week at 6l7 Delaware street. The
Lawhorn Undertaking company is in
charge of the interment
Mr.. c. H. Douglass. who has been
so III at 1886 Corona, has been re-
moved TO the County hospital, where
closer attention can be given him.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13


poor health for some time.
Mr.. Geo. Cochran entertained at
fine dinner in honor OF her birthday
las Thursday. Her invited guests
were: Rev. James Washington. Mrs
Geo. Huchison. Mrs. A. Durham and
ye correspondent. The occasion was
an enjoyable event
Mr.. A. Latif left last Tuesday in
company with his very sick cousin,
Mr.. Moosa. for their home in ST.
Louis. Mo. Mr.. Moosa has been here
for several months for his health, but
came too late to receive the benefits
OF our glorious climate.
Black Paitie. the greatest singer
that ever lived. played TO crowded
house at the Elks' opera house last
Thursday evening.
Mr. Geo. Stoker. an aged pioneer
an miner lies seriously III at the
Faucet rooming house.
The partnership firm OF A. p Hen
derson and Geo. Harrison have sold
their pool room TO r. l.. Burton. re-
Gently from Roswell. y. NJ
Wm. Pettus OF this city won the
decision over Harry Wallace OF Kan.
sas City in l5-round sparring bou;
At Cimarron. n. NJ. Saturday evening.
Wallace was all bu, out at the end OF
the 18th round. Pe,tus is the cham.
pion heavyweight, OF New Mexico.
c. n. Bryant. the restaurant keeper,
has suspended business for 4 while
We hope TO see him again resume his
business with an increased activity.
The Associated Press has IL that
the negro citizens OF Washington. d.
C.. under the auspices OF the Metro
poli,an A. n. T. church. have pre-
scented TO ]. h. Foraker costly silver
loving cup for services rendered to
the Brownsville soldiers. Rev. James
Washington. pastor II A. NJ. +. church |
Of this city. was invited 10 assist in
this important affair The reverend is
receiving many congratulations upon
his popularity.
Statehood for New Mexico seems
TO have fallen by the way side for the I
present, SO far ms the present Con. /
gress is concerned. pending an in
yesiigation OF charges of corruption
of politics within the territory. II Is l
best for the negroes OF Bernalillo
county that IL was shelred and will
continue so as long as such men as
w. ". Clearwater Is the chairman
OF the County Republican Central
committee. Prior TO the convening OF
the present Legislature prominent
colored Republican asked Mr.. Gillen-
waiter for his support for menial
job as recognition OF the negroes
services In the last campaign This
Southern Republicans answer was; (
NO. II would emharrass the party TO
ask for job for negro at our Leg
lsiature.'' The result was no negroes
received n job. yet the records show /
that from time TO time negroes have /
been given employment by our Legis-
lature. but with the rise OF such men ,
as CLEARWATER to power what will
be our future when we are TO draft a
statehood constitution II is our duty |
to drive such men out OF power, as
they are our enemies. and don't let |
the Eift Of few paltry dollars just
ON tlecffop day swprve ug from 0ur
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Mrs. James Coleman of Santa Fe
came down last week and took her
aged mother. Mrs. NJ. Taylor. home
with her. Mrs. Taylor has been in
poor health for some time.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13
Denver Locals

Captolia Temple OF the Sisters OF
the Mysterious Tens will give an en-
teriainment at Danial hall. March 18th.
next Thursday evening. al which the
Harris Orchestra will render the
music. Two prizes will be given the
best wal,zers.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13
ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, NEWS.

Mrs. Mable Faucet is on the sick
list
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Read The Statesman II you want
the news.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Mr. Geo. Cochran entertained at a
fine dinner in honor of her birthday
las Thursday. Her invited guests
were: Rev. James Washington. Mrs
Geo. Huchison. Mrs A. Durham and
ye correspondent. The occasion was
an enjoyable event.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Messrs, Bri,ton and Golbreath have
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

c. n. Bryant. the res,auran,
has suspended business for I
We hope TO see him again res
business with an increased nc
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Black Paitie. the great
that ever lived. played TO
house at the Elks' opera
Thursday evening.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1909-03-13

Mr.. A. Latif left last Tuesday Il
company with his very sick cousir
Mr.. Moosa. for their home in 81
Louis. Mo. Mr.. Moosa has been her
for several months for his health, bu
came too late to receive the benefit
OF our glorious climate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-01-15

visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S.
W.. Burgess i. 81
I The Misses Thorn returned Saturday
after two weeks visit at their home
in Prescott.
A. S. Willoughby of Minneapolis
division freight agent of the Milwau
kee road, was in the city last even
ing.
c. +. Pride, the Wells miller, was in
the city today.
C. C. Demmon of Albert Lea was in
Mankato today.
Miss Margaret Harr, principal OF
the West Mankato school, has just
returned from Sparta, Wis, where
she visited relatives during the holi-
days.
Fred W. Kruse is spending "a day il
the cities on business.
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later and IL social time enjoyed. There
will also be work in the first rank.
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Dance Tonight.
The Cecilian Dancing club will have
one of its enjoyable dancing parties at
the l. O. O. f. hall this evening.
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Mr. Munson Burton went to the
cities today Oh short business trip
f. VI. Stewart and wife of Sibley Iowa
r. [. and j. H. Silver of Cleve-
land were in the city over night.
w. V. Sanborn of Faribault was i'll
the city today.
Miss Agnes Kleven of Minneota was
in Mankato today.
J. f. Fisher of st. Paul, an ar
chitect. was in the city today on bust
ness.
Miss Winnifred Sinclair of Fairmont
is visiting in the city.
C. c. Burton, A. Lane and George
Elsas of Albert Lea were in MankatC
over night.
L. II. johnson, the Minneapolis bridge
man, was in the city today to close
the contract for constructing the second
bridge across the Minnesota river.
Mrs L. w. Donovan of Blue Earth
is visiting in the city.
Mrs d. L. Hart of Winnebago was
in MankatO today.
A. H. Rice of st. James was in
Mankato today.
Clerk of the Court Wrabek of lie
Sueur Center was in Mankato today.
Attorney j. E. Haycraft of Madella
was in Mankato today.
w. E. Freeman of Donnybrook, n
| d., is in the city to remain few
days. He is a prosperous banker now
st. Cloud Journal Press: H. l.. Pow
ell, who for the past three years has
been acting as blockman for the In
ternational Harvester company i'll this
city, left today for Fergus Falls tt
assume the same position in that
territory. His family left for. Man
kato and Minneapolis to visit friend;
for few weeks. Mr.. and Mrs. Pow
ell have made many friends during
greet their departure.
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II Prominent members of the order
will be in attendance, including Grand
Good Samaritan Don McLennon OF Min
neapolis, who will have charge of the
installation. He will be assisted by
Grand Scribe Schnacke and Imperial
High Priest Bombach of st. Paul
d. d. Haigh, Grand Deputy, will be
present also. The lodge meeting will
be called to order at 7:30 and the in
stalation will be concluded before nine
O'Clock. Dancing will begin immedi-
ately. Refreshments will be served
free. The affair promises to be one
of the most enjoyable of the season.
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Enjoyable Club Dance.
Last evening at |. o. 0. +. hall the
Cecilian club gave one of its most en-
joyable dancing parties at which about
twenty-five couples were present. The
club served light refreshments and
every one felt that the party was a
social success.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. X. Gilcrest of Gil
crest, Colo, arrived in the city today
and will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Warwick of Byron street.
Mrs. F. w. Freeman of Fairmont is
visiting her mother, Mrs. 7. H. Foley.
Friends of Gardner Bowen, son of
will be pleased to learn of his success
in securing a position with the great
steel company of Gary, Indiana. He is
in the electrical department and one
of five thousand young men employed
on the plant.
j. n. Lang left for Rochester Wednes
day morning and will submit to al
operation tomorrow morning. Mrs
Lang went to Rochester today to be
with her husband.
Mr. Pew of Fairmont is attending tc
some business in the city.
Thomas Hughes went to st. Peter to
day to attend to some business i'll the
probate court.
Miss Margaret Wise of New York
representing "a Messenger from Mars
company, was in Mankato today.
Attorney Ii. H. Morgan of Albert Lea
was in Mankato over night.
| F. l.. Durgin of Winnebago was il
| the city last evening.
| DR. and Mrs. Lindsey returned to
their home at Winthrop last night after
q short visit with the latter's sister
Miss Sporting, who is a teacher in one
of the local parochial schools.
Mrs. A. Q. Wensberg was operated
upon at local hospital this morning
for appendicitis, and is doing nicely
She is tne wife of printer in the jolt
department of the Free Press Office
Mrs. w. S. Farnum, and son Willard
leave tomorrow for their home in Red
Wing.
W. F. Brooks, C. E.. and a. G. Hall
&c. f., have returned from Lakefield
where they gathered evidence to be
used at d trial in case involving
judicial ditch No. 3.
Miss Alma Polchow of Good Thunder
is visiting relatives i'll the city.
Lake Benton News: Mrs a. j. Rush.
'of Mankato, is visiting old friends in
Lake Benton this week. She came here
Sunday from Elkton, S. d., accompan-
led by her daughter, Mrs. tGretchen)
Thos. Connolly, who returned home
Monday evening. Mrs. Connolly, was
accompanied by her baby daughter,
Maxine
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held a social meeting last night. All
the course of the evening light re-
freshments were served by the charter
members. Three new members were
initiated.
Given Pleasant Surprise
Miss Evelyn Hotaling was rendered
Il very pleasant surprise last evening
by number of her young friends.
The evening was spent i'll very de
lightful manner. Dainty refreshments
were served at ten O'Clock. Miss Ho-
falling was presented with very hand
some picture in remembrance of the
happy occasion.
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Relief Society Annual
Yesterday was the occasion of the
annual meeting of the North Mankato
Relief Society at the home of Mrs.
Wendall Hodapp, 9l7 Lake street.
There was an unusually large number
of members present and the following
officers were elected: Mrs. A. Il. Vince
Ter, president; Mrs. o. PauIsoE, vice
president; Mrs. W. J. Nixon. secretary;
Mrs. Harry Haven, treasurer.
Mrs. Nixon submitted her annual re
port which showed the society to be
in good condition. $4S having been spent
for disbursements to needy families,
Flowers have been sent to homes of
the sick and the society also has
money in the bank to start the year
of 1909.
After the business meeting Il social
|session was enjoyed, consisting of II
musical program and delicious refresh
mentS. The violin and piano selec
tions by the Misses Hodapp were es-
pecially well rendered.
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Entertained Company of Gentlemen
A social event of much Importance
was the dinner party given last night by
Postmaster A j. NiegeI at his pleasant
home OH Fulton street to Messrs l.. z.
Hunt, C. L. Olson, [. n. Griffith, DIR.
j. S. Young, Professor C.. j. Posey,
Professor j. 4. Brandrup and Dr. d. d.
Smith
An elaborate course dinner, perfect
in all its appointments was served at
six o'clock, followed by a delightful
evening of five hundred.
It was especially enjoyable affair
and each guest voted both Mr. aud
Mrs Viegel royal entertainers.
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Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Noe leave
tomorrow for their home at Westfeld,
\. j., after brief visit with the for
mer's brother, John C.. Noe, and wife
f. Hunt of Waterloo, Iowa, who
has been visiting his brothers, +. W
and L. p. Hunt. in this city for
couple of days, returned home this
afternoon.
Mrs. Herman Haasc's brother and sit
ter, who have been visiting her and her
Cal.
Miss Anna Jones of Minneapolis is
home for few days.
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Mrs. Barbara Meredith Baldwin of
Minneapolis, who has been the guest of
her brother, DR.. Meredith for the past
month returned to Minneapolis today.
Mrs V. E. Butler and son Kenneth
of Heron Lake are the guests of Miss
Belle Yendes.
Registered at the Saulpaugh is Miss
Margaret Wise of New York City,
who is paving the way for the appear
ance here of that delightfully."- enter
tanning play, "A Message From Mars
Miss Wise reports capacity business
everywhere for this play, which comes
direct from weeks engagement at
the Metropolitan opera house in the
twin cities.
Elmer H. Dearth OF st. Paul was
i'll Mankato today.
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From Saturdays Daily.
Beta Mus Entertained.

Mrs. Benjamin Taylor and Miss
Beatty very delightfully."- entertained
the Beta Mus at bridge last evening.
Poinsettas We're used as decorations
and an elaborate course luncheon was
served.
The Eau Sigmas of the high school
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Entertained For Mr.. Gilcrest.

Entertained For Mr.. Gilcrest.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Z. Brown enter
tanned informally at dinner party
last evening in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. X. Gilcrest of Gilcrest, Col. The
decorations were in red and covers
were laid for eight. Bridge was en-
joyed later in the evening.
Rev. A. F. Winter Remembered.
After the Sunday evening service,
the Rev. Albert +. Winter, pastor of
the Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel
church, was given a most pleasant sur
prise at his home by his confirmation
class, the church council and the school
board, it being the occasion of his
forty second birth day. He was pre-
sented with mission chair and sec
tional bookcase showing the high
esteem in which he is held by his
parishiOners and co-workers.
Rev. Winter has endeared himself to
lall of his congregation both young
and old, and together with the gifts
there were also many heartfelt wishes
for his success and future happiness
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Samaritans to Dance.
The Modern Samaritans will give
a dance at the knights of Columbus
hall tonight. The lodge will install
officers, after which the festivities
will begin.
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First Division to Be Entertained.
Mrs. David Richards will entertain
the first division of the Episcopal
church at her home on Byron street
tomorrow afternoon.
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Rev. E. H. Willisford went to Al
bert Lea this afternoon to give an
address before the mems club of the
Baptist church of that city. Tomorrow
Mr.. Willisford goes to Minneapolis to
attend the quarterly meeting of the
Baptist State. Convention Board.
Mrs. c. F. wildwood and daughter
of Grand Forks, N. D., is here on a
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7. G. S. Whist Club.
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Modern Samaritans Dance.

One of the notable events i'll lodge
circles will be the installation of officers
of the Modern Samaritans, to be fol-
lowed by dance, ON the night of Jan.
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From Tuesdays Daily.
Brotherhood Supper.

The Presbyterian Brotherhood will
be entertained at supper in the church
parlors Friday evening by the ladies
of the church, and afterwards will list
ZEN to paper by S. B. Wilson on
"Why Men Do Not Attend Church"
This subject will be discussed by the
members
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From THURSDAYS Daily.
Khan Made a Raid.

The klu klux Khan of the high
school made another raid last evening
and ten new members were initiated.
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Entertaining Relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. C.. Noe of Center
street are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs.
George I. Noe of Westteld, New Jer-
sey. They arrived on Tuesday and
will be in Mankato some little time
Mr.. Noe is brother of Mr.. J. C..
Noe of this city.
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From FRIDAYS Daily.
Will Entertain at Bridge.

From Fridavs Daily.
Will Entertain at Bridge.
Mrs. Benjamin Taylor and Miss Belle
Beatty will entertain the Beta Mus
at bridge this evening at the home OF
Mrs Taylor OH Lincoln street.
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Mrs. Meagher Entertained.
Mrs. T. X. Meagher entertained in
formally at bridge yesterday afternoon
A pretty luncheon was served, and the
prizes were won by Mrs. A. X. Pau,
Jr., and Miss Mansfield.
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Party at $500"
Miss Maude Hart entertained twelve
of her friends at 500 last night. An
elaborate luncheon was served and the
Young people had an unusually enjoy
able time.
Gentlemen Friends Entertained.
William Johnson entertained mum
Der of his gentlemen friends at cards
at his home, lis North Fourth street,
last evening. Seventeen were present,
and the evening was spent very pleas
antly. and refreshments were served.
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J. G. S. Whist Club.
Mrs. Philip Leas very delightfully."-
entertained the j. c. S. Whist club
last evening at her home on Second
street. The decorations were all in
green, palms, ferns and green vines
being used most artistically. The prizes
were of cut glass and. were won by
Mrs. David Terwilliger and Mrs. George
NJ Philips. Later in the evening an
elaborate course luncheon was served.
The club meets every two weeks and
is spending some very enjoyable even
ings.
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Secretary Gran Entertained.

Noe of this city.
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Secretary Gran Entertained
The religious department committee
of the Young Mems Christian associ-
alton, numbering nearly thirty, were
entertained last night at six o'clock,
at an oyster supper in the Y. NJ. {. A.
hall by Secretary Gran. Messrs. John
Weed and Herman Hayward assisted
in serving. Plans were discussed of
interest to the work of this depart
ment in the associations activities
which should eliminate in the most
successful seasons work ever carried
out There are more men actively
engaged in this department of the
work than were before. The first of d
big series of meetings for men will take
place next Sunday afternoon when Pro-
fessor L. A. Weigle, Phi. d., of Garlic
ton college will come and address the
gathering on i'The Man of Today and
the Bibles" Following the meeting last
night the boys gathered about the pi-
ano and INDUCED in a singing fest for
short while.
Priscilla Club Entertained.
The Priscilla club was entertained
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. G. K.
Bradley at her home on South Fourth
street The husbands of the members
were invited to supper, and the even
ing was spent in playing $780, All
had a very pleasant time.
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K. of P. Will Install Officers.
The knights of Pythias lodge will
have installation of officers this even
ing, and refreshments will be served
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From Mondays Daily.
Meeting of Clio Club.

meeting or clio Clu0.
The Clio club met this afternoon
with Mrs. Munson Burton on Broad
street. The subject was Tennyson's,
Gareth and Lynette and was in charge
of Mrs. Wise and Mrs. Gran.
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Women's Branch Elected Officers.
The D. X. X U. G. V. NJ. Branch of
Women held its annual meeting yes
tcrday afternoon in st. Pauls school
Building and the following officers were
elected: Mrs. Mary Huettl, president;
Mrs. Margaret Schmidt, vice president;
Mrs. Clara Huettl, secretary; Mrs.
Theresa Walser, treasurer; Mrs. Anna
Kruse, Mrs. Anna Korth, Mrs. Anna
Decker, trustees; Mrs. Anna Hodetl,
Miss Anna Miller, marshalls; DR.. Helen
Hughes, Physician.
ganization and meets every second
Sunday at $3.50 p. III, in st. Peters and
st. Paufs school building.
Club Entertained.
The Zctetic club met this afternoon
at Mrs. DIR. Andrews on Second street,
Mrs. Barney having charge OF the
afternoons program. The club is
studying German literature and the
special topic today was. 1.-Two OF the
German MISUNDERSTANDING and He
gel
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Mr.. and Mrs. MOrehart Entertain.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Merchant ell
tertained at small dinner party on
Saturday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. X Gilcrest of Gilcrest, Colo
RADIO. Covers were laid for eight, and
bridge was the feature of the evening.
weekly meeting this afternoon at the
home of Mrs. C. H. Cooper on Clark
street Mrs. Currran and Mrs. Cooper
had charge of the program. The club
is studying Mrs. Elizabeth Barrel
Browning this wiper.
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The
National Citizens Bank

of Mankato, Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-01-15
Invitations to Wedding.


Pleasant Surprise Party.
A large number of young peopl
surprised Miss Florence Hendley Sat
urday night at her home in Hebron
A candy pull, music, refreshments an
games filled in the evening. All re
port very enjoyable time.
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The Knights of Pythias lodge will
have installation of officers this even
ing, and refreshments will be served
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-08-26

The weights and measures sA~
has gone into effect. after ehis. If
you buy anything. expecting to get 30
much, o are entitled to get il o. the
manufacturer or producer can be sned
for the short weights. II the weight
is below what the package says. tbs
only way it can be legally sold is for
the dealer 10 tell the weight
This viii hit all short-welght packages
and commercial weights of every
nature.
Everyone should have scales ax
home The man who handles muclz
grain or stock should have nve-kors
scales He is quite apt to secure bel.
ter weights from some stock buyers IL
they know he has scales at home. To
know what the stock that is being full
fed Is doing IS also one Of the great adj
vantages OF having scales on Inc farm
Small scales in the house win also
help to enforce the Law Of weights and
measures. Flour. meal. sugar. In fact.
everything. must weigh OUT or the
one responsible for the short weight
is liable to a fine See that The law
is enforced, now we have it-Farm
ers' Breeze