The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-21

economy for the people of this country,
the league declares, since statistics
show that at all times over 100000
persons are seriously i'll in the United
States and fully half of tins sickness
lis preventable.
OF the 100000 lives that are lost
each year i'm this county through tuber-
culosis, at least hundred thousand
could be saved, it is shown, rs result
of proper preventive measures and the
proposed systematized activities by the
federal government. Though all the
principal national parties advocated in
their platforms for the last campaign
the establishment of federal health
bureau and the American people as a
whole have ever since supported the
project, it is rumored that some OPP
position is now developing at Wash
ington from the same sources that are
|arayed against every effort for the
conservation OF the nations resources.
Ideal Conditions Set Forth.
Perfect balance of work, play and
sleep is required in the ideal conditions
of health, Professor Fisher declares
in speaking of the conservation of life
through personal hygiene. Healthful en-
vironment and nutrition are also urged
on every American rs matter of
prime Importance in individually
Strengthening the vital resources of the
nation.
The deadly effects of such drugs as
cocaine, on which the American Health
league has induced congress to place
a prohitive tariff. are mentioned. The
immoderate Use of alcohol and nicotine
should be guarded against, Professor
Fisher tells the public of his report, as
Il member of the national conserva-
ton commission, to that body; adding:
The somewhat injurious effects of
coffee, tea and condiments. though less
than many other evils. should be in
cluded in any list of the imperfections
in respect to hygiene of existing hab-
its of life"
Minneapolis, Jan. l3.-One of this
sort is born every minute. Otto Stat
ferud of Buffalo Springs, n. d., is out
of pocket $1,000 as the result of an
acquaintance made in Minneapolis, and
the police are looking for three swim
dlers.
Statferud. who is farmer, was Wis
iting in Minneapolis three weeks ago
on r.. hn W -
Wilson. They became fast friends, and
when Stafferud cOnfided to Wilson that
he was going to sell his farm near Buff
falo Springs, Wilson agreed to accom-
pany him there and to enter a business
which the North Dakota farmer intend-
ed to establish in Milwaukee after the
sale.
The farm was sold for 81 200. Ac-
complained by Wilson, Staflerud started
his journey to Milwaukee. On the
train Il man, who introduced himself as
Mr. Thomas, suggested a game of cards.
Thomas lost $50 in the game, much to
the delight of Staferud, who disliked
the man for what lie thought his ego
tism.
Thomas dropped out of the game and
was chided by Stafferud. Thomas said
he had no money, but that his credit
was good in every city of Importance
in Wisconsin. The train at this time
was entering La Crosse.
I'll bet you $1,000 to $1,000 1 can
borrow 81 900 in La Crosse in an hour,
said Thomas. in case | fail I'll give
you a promissory note" and he pre-
scented Stafierud with his business card,
which bore the name of Il prominent
Chicago mercantile establishment. Hes
bluffing," whispered Wilson to Stat
ferud. Put up your 1920 and call
his bluff"
Statlerud suggested that stakcho!d-
er be appointed. Wilson said he knew
a man named John Strauss in La
Crosse who was honest and would be
glad TO obl;gc all concerned. According
ly they got Off the train. StaiIerud
deposited $1,000 with Strauss. Staflerud
SIT in the lounging room of a hotel
With Wilson and waited for Thomas.
nally Wilson excused himself for a
Minute. That was the last Stafierud
saw of Wilson, Thomas or Strauss.
Friends of the North Dakota farmer
consulted with Chief of Police CoYria-
ton today in an effort TO have the
men arrested.
Minnea polls, Jan. 1t ing. as has
been toll so many times l>!Gfe, the
Itrag;, story of. convict's inability to
w.pc out the prison brand, and adding
Ii is confession Of conscience that would
nos down, Ole TOrgrimson, fortytwo
gave himself up to a policeman III
Minneapolis today-begsed the police
man with tears in his eyes, to arrest
him and save him from himself
Torgrimson had broken parole from
the penitentary at Saltwater He
came in today from Fargo and sur
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