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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
SECOND ESTIMATING CONTEST
STARTS JANUARY 4
Thirty-four piece Silver Set and Gold
Watch VIII he the Pre-
miums.

Beginning January 4 a second esti-
mating contest will be begun. The
premiums viii consist OF a fine "a
piece silver set. in large case and
u gold watch. The premiums are
on display In the Furniture store
window. near the postoffice. Look
at them. The silver set is hand
some nough to grace any table. The
watch Is "A good American make. 70
size. II warranted gold filled ease
"a good time-keepcr and Il hand
some ornament.
All that 1t Is necessary to do to
secure these articles IL to estimate
OH the number OF trading stamps
that will be given out by American
Falls merchants during January. For
stamps representing $3.50, p~urchas-
err Is entitled to an estimate. II
purchases amount to $40, II gives
four estimates. The ones making
the nearest estimates will be given
the premiums. You are entitled
to stamps with your purchases. They
represent a value to you aside from
these special premiums. They are
The merchants rebate To patrons.
representing values up to 10 per
cent. of purchases. and 1t will
pay everyone to ask for trading
stamps. What they get for you is
a clear saving.
The Press gives $40 In trading
stamps for every dollar paid on sub
scripuon. Eighty dollars spent
at stores giving stamps and 81 for
the Press Will get any premium cal
ling for 500 In stamps.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28

A splendid crowd greeted the far
mer's special last Thursday.
Mrs. F. d. Ems left on a visit te
Mountain Lake. MINI, Thursday o.
last week.
We have some sheeting that ",
will sell for SIS per 1000. Bower
Lumber Co.
rs per cent discount on Dolls,
Toys and Novelty Goods at Fall
Creek Sheep Co.
A high class show at popular
prices Friday and Saturday evening
at the Auditorium.
Frank Burke. Of the Burke Com
mission Company, came In from
Portland Thursday last.
The goods that you buy from Wild
stems Jewelry Store is the very
best, at lowest possible prices.
Tony. the tailor. for fall and win
ter suits. Cleaning and pressing .
specially. Next door to library.
We make nc reserve but discount
holiday goods only at rs per cent.
Fall Greek Sheep Co.
Have your family washing rough
drv. at the Steam Laundry. We
Iron the flat work. Phone No. SO
for prices.
Lost-Fur muff. today. between
Oliver House and residence OF j. l..
Mckown. Finder will be rewarded O
same at the Oliver House.
Mrs. j. II. Giffin. who has been
visiting her aged father in Iowa
before Thanksgiving. returned
about ten days ago. Her father is
"a years OF age.
On New Years day from 2 to $3.50
the Hotel Remington will be open to
the general public for IA good, en-
1oyable time Everyone Is cordial
ly invited. Don't forget the day,
the time. and tell your friends
about It.
Have your family washing rough
dry. at the Steam Laundry. We
iron the flat work. Phone No. 81
for prices.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
Every Gentleman is Expected to Behave
Like a Perfect Lady.

WANTED Good Housek> eking
Magazine requires the services of a
representative In American Falls to
look after subscription renewals and
to extend circulation by special meth
DDS which have ~roved unusually
successful. Salary and commission.
Previous experience desirable, but
not essential. Whole time or spare
time. Address with ref ences, j..
F. Fairbanks. Good Housekeeping
Magazine, 3S1 Fourth Ave. New
York City, N. Y.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
me ranan treatment.

The Italians resort to a very simple
method when they wish to obliterate
the injurious effects Of salt air and
sunshine after a visit to their villas,
the shore of the Adriatic, the Tyrrhen-
ian sea or the lakes. They battle the
face with the white of an egg. well
beaten, let 1t dry on the skin and
1t of In soft water after fifteen
minutes. The treatment is repeated
three or four times, and always at
night Just before retiring.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
Mr.. and Mrs. Spies wedding was

Mr.. and Mrs. Spies wedding was
celebrated at the HON Of the brides
brother, Fred Funk. There were
a great number Of guests pres mt,
who enjoyed themselves with games
and songs until about 4 o'clock in
the morning. About at IL O'Clock
one of the brides slippers was stol-
en-. The culprit refused to give 1t
up until $500 were given to the
bride as a present. The amount was
speedily collected. An elaborate
dinner was served in the evening.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28

See those handsomely gowned
dolls at the Fall Creek Sheep Co.'S
20 per cent discount.
FOR SALE-Choice wild hay. e.
e. White. a block north of Reming-
ton hotel.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
Notice.

Merchants OF American Falls are
requested to deliver no goods for
the Auditorium except for cash or
u written order signed by an Off
Ger OF the Company.
American Falls Amusement Co.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28

Salesman wanted-To look after
our interest in ONEIDA and adjacent
count es. Salary or Commission.
Address The Victor Oil Company,
Cleveland. Ohio.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES
Via Oregon Short Line

Tickets on sale December %, 90,
"a, 25. 30. 81, 1911 and January l..
1912. Limit January 8th. See agents
for rates and further particulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RArps

Via Oregon Short Line
Tickets on sale December % .,
"a, 25, 80, 81. 1911 and Januarv !,
1912. Limit January 9Th. See aes,t.
for rates and further particular
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY RATES

Tickets on sale December 90, 23,
-. 20, 80. 81. 1911 and January /.
1912. Limit January 9Th. See agents
for rates and further particulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1911-12-28

NV ~
Joe Murray. who was here visit
ing his brother. r. r. Murray last
summer. was brought down from
Pocatello yesterday. suffering from
a bad ease of tonsilitis.
On New Years day from 2 to 8 80
the Hotel Remington will be open to
the general public for IA good, en-
toyabis time Everyone Is cordial
ly invited, Don't forget the day.
nor the time, aud tell your friends
about II.
Having purchased the picture
training business of oliver a Nc
kown Hardware Co. | am ready to
40 yoNr work promptly and In a
nrst eiass manner. Special atten-
o given to holiday orders,
Chas, Hammock.
Hearde's Overland company OF
high-class vaudeville and II troupe
of performing dogs and eats guar
antee their show or money back. at
the Auditorium Friday and Satur-
day evenings. December 2s and 80.
Popular prices.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. u. Greenwood
entertained at Christmas dinner at
the Re-
-A.nw,on Monday, their guests
being M. and Mrs. Walwotth. Mr..
and Mrs, Dawson, MIR. and Mrs. st.
John, Mr.. and Mrs. A.. A. Smith. Mrs
Della Reed. Miss Kennedy and II.
f. Austin.
4 Johnny Schwarz went to Salt
Lake the first of the week to pur-
ohase a couple of pool tables. He
a rented the Sykes building and
will remove his barber shop to
the new quarters the first OF the
week. The pool tables will be in
stalled in the back Of the building.
Superintendent w. w. Thompson
and Mrs. Thompson arrived from
HALEY. Sunday. to visit the parents
OF Mrs. Thompson, ]. H. and Mrs.
Giffin. Mr.. Thompson is we'll
pleased with his school work at
HALEY. and 1t evidently agrees with
him because he has gained about
twenty pounds in weight.
Stephen Roberts, a prosperous far
mer living near Aberdeen, stole a
march on his friends Tuesday and
was quietly married at Pocatello. He
did not take the trouble to inform
any OF his friends of the event
until he arrived home Wednesday.
His bride IL direct from Switzer-
day, and the ceremony was perform
Wander Donckt. Mr.. and Nra.
Roberts arrived on No. s Wednesday
and LETT soon after for Aberdeen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14
Kerns and Hebron

~ II
Miss Roucker is visiting with her
sister, Mrs. G.. Burmcister OF Hebron.
Miss Jennie Thomas of Lake Crys-
tai is visiting with Miss Martha
ThurstOn.
Mrs. w e. Drake, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. n.
"A. Door, left Monday morning for her
home in Glendive, Mon. She was ac-
companied by Mr.. B. e. Drake and
Miss Amanda who will visit Yellow
stone Park before returning.
Mrs. Morgan, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Bacon, has left
for Chicago.
Miss Margaret Bangerter of Man
kato visited with the HodsOn family
on the Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roscoe Eldred and
family visited with Mrs. Frank jeff
erson last week.
g A large number from Kerns and
Hebron are attending the chautauqua
at Mankato this week.
Miss Owens of Tracy and Miss
Maud Holman of Mankato spent Sat
-urday and Sunday with Miss Una
Hodson. @
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Mankato Commandery Knights
Templar, will join Faribault and Owa-
tonna Communicates in joint pic
mic to be held on the shores of Lake
Tetonka, at Waterville, on Wednes-
day, August 9. The site selected for
the picnic is delightful one and
is the spot where the grand COM
mandery of the state held its session
in the summer of 1880. A commit
tee from the three Communicates
met few weeks ago and decided up
on the joint picnic, which is the
first one held in this part of the
state. Several Mankato members and
their families expect to be represent
ed at the picnic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14
Garden City

Harry John has gone to Montana
and will purchase land there if the
country suits.
The w. c. r. o.. will meet next
Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at
the home of Mrs. Blanche Hart.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner attended the
civic celebration in Minneapolis and
from there will visit relatives in Du-
luth.
MesGrs. Putrah and Clapper and
families spent day boating and fish
ing at Loon lake. They report a
good time.
Harvesting has begun here and the
small grain is not injured as much
as it was feared, by the drouth, be-
ing fair crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin and baby
daughter Of Minneapolis are spending
the week with her brother, Frank
Close, and wife.
Henry Belknap has returned from
Minneapolis where he has been the
past few months and is staying at
the S. T. Sheppard home.
Will Cullen of Lake Crystal came
over in the doctors car Monday
evening and took party of friends
here for a pleasant ride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Fleming were
calling on relatives and friends here
one day last week. He has just
purchased fine home in Good Thun-
der and will move there September l..
A good many these days are busy
picking gooseberries in the woods,
but we believe the champion pickers
are Mrs. E. S. Loring and daughter
Annie, who have to date picked and
sold $50 quarts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

ST. Paul, July 12.-ln a crop report
sent st. Paul banks yesterday it was
said that, taking Minnesota, North
and South Dakota as whole, this
seasons crops will be in excess of
those in 1910.
Following is the analysis of pres
ent conditions in Minnesota
Taken as whole, the state is in
excellent condition. The southeastern
portion of Minnesota and the Rec
River valley promise the best crops
in years There are some reports
of grasshoppers working in the CEN
trail western portion of the state, but
as yet the amount of damage has
not been ascertained."
The report says that conditions are
only fair in the southwestern corner
of the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Coroner SOgge of Cottonwood coun-
ty was called to near Dundee In q
case of carbolic acid poisoning. The
person was boy fourteen years
old, Edwin Elmer Olson, who lived
with his parents about a quarter of
mile from town. On Wednesday
about nine o'clock the family started
for town, but the boy not being
ready, said he would come along
soon. After starting TO town one Of
the family returned to the house
for something, when they heard a
noise of a groan, and upon looking
around, found the boy in an uncon-
scious condition. Help was at once
summoned, but it was of no avail.
DR.. Sogge found conditions about as
stated above, but it cannot be told
whether the acid was taken with
suicidal intent or accidentally. No
cause can be found why it should be
case of suicide and yet it is hard
to conceive how it could be taken
accidentally.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

The committee to which the school
board referred the matter of select
ing a census enumeration has decided
to employ John r. Thomas, and will
pay him five cents name. Mr..
Thomas will begin work in day or
two, or as soon as he has the neces-
sary blanks, and will appoint an as
sistant to help him. The census
must be completed by September /.
Mr.. Thomas was an enumerator for
the federal census last year, and ac-
quired an experience that will be of
great benefit to him. This will prob
ably be the first complete school
census ever taken in Mankato. 1t is
required by a law passed last win
ter, and must be taken every sum-
mer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Minneapolis, July 12.-According
to a telegraphic communication from
Farber, Mo-, the Missouri, Iowa and
Minnesota Construction company
has projected an electric railroad be-,
tween st. Louis and Minneapolis.
Engineers are at work to deter
mine the shortest line and most .ac-
cessible route. The report states
that company to be known as the
st. Louis, Cedar Rapids and Mime
apolis Railroad company. will be in
corporated with capital stock of
$20,0OO,OOO.
The proposed line, will pass
through st. Charles, Troy, Farber,
Paris, Shelbina, Shelbyville, Month.
cello, Williamstown and Kahoka,
Mo-, and Harrington, Washington,
and Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and thence
northward in direct course to Min
neapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Chief John Donahue is in receipt
of a letter from Chief James Dona-
hue at Omaha stating that James
Landram is in custody there. He is
believed to be wanted in Mankato
for having passed on May IL last
forged check for $11.40 on Gust Pet
erson, saloonkeeper. The check
bore the name of W. X. Buffham.
The description of Landram gives his
occupation as that of painter.
Mr.. Peterson was shown a picture
of Landram and he partially identi-
fled him. A scar under the right
eye could not be distinguished, but
in the Bertillon description the scar
is mentioned.
1t is likely that Landram will be
returned to MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

New Ulm, July 1.-THE new DOR
mitory and music hall of the DR..
Martin Luther college are nearing
completion and the grounds around
the buildings are being remodeled
for a fine park and campus. This
change will undoubtedly beautify the
college premises to a marked degree,
but it is to be regretted that a
great many nice trees had to be
removed for this purpose.
The new buildings will be dedi-
Gated with appropriate and impress
sive services on August %. Not only
the neighboring congregations will
participate in this event, but particu-
larly the ministers and delegates to
the bi-annual convention of the gen.
eral synod of Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Michigan and other states, which
convenes in Mankato prior to the
dedication August Is to % being the
dates set for the synodical conven-
ton.
When completed DR.. Martin Luther
college will be one of the finest
equipped Lutheran institutions of
learning of the northwest. The ad-
vantages are further augmented when
the beautiful location on College hill
is considered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

The Mankato rest room on Hickory
street in the Citizens Telephone COM
pany building, continues to be liber-
ally patronized by people from out
side the city, who come here to shop
with the merchants. Ladies, especially
who come on the trains from the sur
rounding towns find in the rest room
place to clean up and leave wraps
when coming to town ava comfort
able place to rest after shopping and
while waiting for evening trains.
The ladies in charge of the rest
room have advertised it in the sur
rounding towns which has resulted
in a large patronage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

The police were called upon last
evening to quiet trouble that had
arisen on West Liberty street, during
the. course of which it is claimed
that negro named James Brown
struck Oscar Over, a white man, III
the face. cutting and bruising him.
Brown was taken into custody and
was locked up. This noon Mr.. Over
swore to a complaint charging Brown
with assault in the third degree, and
the colored man was to be arraigned
this afternoon.
Brown, when asked about the mat
ter by The Free Press, denied that
he had struck anyone, and said that
he knew of no trouble of any kind
and did not know why he was ar.
rested. He admitted that he was
drunk last evening, but said that he
knew what he was doing all of the
time.
Brown is employed by the Monks
Lumber company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Blue Earth Post: Electric railway
matters all along the line are quiet.
The promoters are probably awaiting
reports from the special agents who
are reported to have made an in
spection of the route recently at the
request of capitalists contemplating
furnishing the funds for it's building
and equipment. Mr.. Doyle recently
informed friends that as soon as
operations were commenced on this
line, he would get busy on the line
between Fort Dodge and Fairmont.
But we fear the season is too far
spent for much Of the grade work
to be completed on the Sioux Falls
Albert Lea line this fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Chicago, July IA prosaic petit
ton filed in the juvenile court of
Chicago has disclosed youthful ro-
nance and the fact that the st. Joe
marriage bug is extending it's field
of operation to the children. Mrs.
Helen Long has asked the court to
help her get back her sixteen-year
old son, Charles, from his sixteen
year-year old bride who was Miss
Helen Inness until the two youngsters
took a trip across the lake to st.
Joseph month ago.
They started for dancing party,
but landed in. the Michigan gretna
green. The young bridegroom earns
SO a week as an errand boy. His
capital consisted of $17.40 when the
elopement took place. Both are quite
confident of their ability to get along
nicely on his salary. 81 loved
Helen," says Charlie, land she loved
me, so we got married" That's all
there is to it. This wedding is going
to stick"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

The pay-as-you-enter system is to
be put into effect tomorrow morning
with all of the street cars, and will
be inforced after this. People will
leave them at the front end, going
out past the motorman. They will
pay the conductor as they enter the
car. This is considered the latest
and most up-to-date method, and it is
said that where in effect it results
in handling crowds more quickly and
is liked by the people.
Have your nickle ready when you
enter the car, and ask for your trans
fer when you pay your fare.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Detailed information has been re-
ceived in Mankato concerning the
annual outing of the Minnesota Edi-
torial association announced for this
year. 1t will be trip on the Great
Lakes on the large and palatial
steamship Harmonic of the Northern
Navigation company from August 10
to 26. The start will be made from
Duluth and the stops are scheduled
for Port Arthur, Sault Ste. Marie,
Sarnia, Port Huron, Detroit and re-
turn. The excursion party is limited
to seventy-five. The Harmonic is
the largest and most magnificent
steamship plying the Great Lakes,
being 365 feet in length and fifty
feet in width, with accommodations
for five hundred passengers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14
Garden City

Miss Florence Parker was caller
at Mankato Thursday.
There will be no services at the
churches next Sunday. as all who
can will attend the Chautauqua at
Lake Crystal.
Mr.. Wylie was quite seriously IN
jured by colt kicking him in the
face. DR.. Clement Of Vernon was
called and dressed his injuries.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church will serve supper Friday at
the home of Mrs. John Osgood.
Everyone invited. Supper Is cents.
The little daughter of Mrs. Dell
Mann, while playing Wednesday
evening on fence. fell and broke
her arm. A doctor was called and
reduced the fracture.
The Fourth was very quietly pas
sed here. A number of picnic par
ties and groups enjoyed themselves
on the shady lawns. One of these
was at the Dwiggins home.
The directors of the Blue Earth
county IdlF were mere III SeSSioH Sdl-
urday. They will revise and in
crease the premium list and good
attractions will be booked for the
fair.
The r. n. A. Birthday club gave
a party last Saturday in honor Of
Mrs. Len Miller, presenting her with
an olive fork. Mrs. Miller has re-
Gently moved to Mankato but her
many friends here are always pleas
ed when she can meet with them.
Announcements have been receiv-
ed of the marriage of DIR. Morse
Gates and Miss Gladys Grams which
occurred at the home of the bride at
Fort Collins, Colo, Wednesday,
June 2S DR.. Gates and his bride
will reside in Fort Collins where he
has a fine dental practice. The
groom is we'll known here. He is the
eldest son of Hon. and Mrs. f. w.
Gates. He is graduate of the
Mankato high school and Iowa uni
versity and has host of friends
who wish he and his bride happiness
and prosperity as they journey
through life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14

Minneapolis Journal: A gentleman
in Kansas City, asked by reporter
if he had any news to communicate,
replied that he had something better
than news, but not too good to print.
II proved to be the story Of a
prominent manufacturer who. about
to start out for ride in his auto
mobile to escape the 100-degree heat
that had settled down on the city
despite the fact that the sun had
gone down, bethought himself OF
other people who needed relief
from the heat even more than he
did.
So he called up the Swope Settle
ment and said he would like to take
two passengers for drive-the two
that needed it most.
Twenty minutes later he picked
up a poor woman who had just been
discharged from hospital. She hat
a sick baby that had scarcely slep
for several days. and the, mother
was nearly exhausted by caring fol
it. About fifteen minutes in the oper
air the child went to sleep and slep
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-07-14
Talk abount trouble piling up on

Talk abount trouble piling up on
trouble. Here is an instance: A
young fellow put up his last $500 to
buy an $500 automobile, giving a
mortgage for the balance. Then he
got married. Soon he received in
formation that a relative was i'll at
st. Joseph, Mo. He took his bride
and off they went in the auto, which
broke down and he telegraphed to
the Pence Auto company at Mime
apolis for repairs. Then somebody
there discovered he had taken mort
gagged property out of the state and
a deputy sheriff was sent after him.
He pleaded guilty and was given a
six months sentence in the work
house. He has been there over two
months and the pardon board will
soon release him. The fellow ought
to have a guardian.