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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Board Is Partisan

The committee charges that the tariff board in it's investigations proceeded upon the theory that maintenance of existing tariff was necessary, stating:
 + "Throughout it's investiation of costs of production, the tariff board apparently considers the maintenance of the existing tariff, or something approximating to it, fundamental and necessary. Thereby 1t adds very greatly to the cost stated as representative of the necessities of the American wool and woolen industry under existing conditions. This is an error which runs practically throughout the whole report and which needs to be con sidered very carefully in order to realize the far-reachng character of the mofiif- cations which 1t involves" .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Volume " Valueless

'Noume " wages and efficiency of la bor and machinery in the United States, treats d subject which has already been exhaustively discussed by the United States immigration commission in reports on the woolen industry, and the tariff board undoubtedly drew upon this source. Whatever may be the intrinsic>value of this volume, and however serviceabie it may be to students for reference. as a contribution to tariff discussion at the present time it has no value, because it does not contain, or profess to contain, comparative material on efficiency in for egn countries It deals only with Amer ican conditions.
 ''volume III contains a discussion Of manufacturing costs, tops, yarn, md cloth and ready-made clothing. About one-fourth of the volume is devoted to a study of ready made clothing-a subject fully covered by the immigration commits sion in a report that has been available for some time, which was prepared at great expense.
 Apparently the chief reason for under taking this inquiry was the opinion that it would thus be possible to demonstrate the relative insignificance of woolen goods as an item of common consumption. IL may be concluded that so far as the question of tariff rates on wool and wool en cloths is concerned, that part of .he boards report which relates to ready made clothing is largely irrelevant"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Submit Minority Report

Inviting the democrats of the House to join them in passing the republic an wool bill and make radical re- duction now, instead of preventing a the republican members of the ways and means committee today submitted a report on the minority bill last week which would re- duce the wool duties about 40 per cent from the rates under the Payne-Ald- rich bill.
 The report submitted by Representa- tive Payne was signed by all the re- publican members of the committee, Representatives Payne, Dalzell, Mccall, Hill, Needham Longworth and Ford ney, signing it. The very able and complete report of the tariff board on wool was presented to the House on the Fist of December, last, according to the minority report The majority members of the committee have had it now for three months. Upon the facts in the report it seems they are not able to make any changes in their wool bill heretofore introduced, the report say, adding:
 They have apparently settled down upon a conviction that no amount of information is of any avail in the formation of a democratic tariff bill for revenue OnlN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Have Framed Bill

The minority members declare that they have framed and introduced a wool bill based upon the tariff board S report and have endeavored to adjust the rates in accordance with the doc urine of protection by prescribing a duty equivalent to the difference in the cost of production at home and aboard as found by the board.
 In fixing the rate of duty upon wool" says the report. i've have adopt ed the system of specific duty per pound upon the clean content of the wools to strike a final blow Tariff work of the board shows in the most conclusive way why an ad valorem rate on wool should not he adopted.
 The argument in brief is, if the basic idea of the duty on wools is to give the domestic grower permanent protection. 1t should remain as uniform ly effective as possible under all changes of foreign conditions
 The republicans assert that the tariff boards report explodes the fiction in reference to the greater efficiency of the American laborer in the textile in- dustries," and proves that the labor cost per yard in the United States is double that of the labor cost abroad"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Every Item Analysed

Every item in the wool schedule as treated by the tariff board is analysed at length by the committee, such as tops, noils yarns. cloths, carpets, etc, and the report submits that there is nothing to jusAfy a change from the rates proposed In the Underwood bill.
 Regarding clothing, the report says:
 There is no definite information in the boards data regarding the cost of man ufacturing clothing, inasmuch as costs do not appear to have been ascertained abroad upon the same basis. About all that can be said. therefore, is that so far as the boafd's information goes, there is no reason for increasing the tariff on ready made clothing above the rate of aariff imposed upon the cloth and ma terial out of which such clothing is made The rate of duty fixed in this bill upon ready made clothing was 45 per cents which was the highest rate given upon any article provided for in the bill ex- cept carpets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Discusses Conditions

The committee discusses at length the conditions relating to the production of raw wool in this country and abroad. and, after reviewing the three classes of wool as considered in the report and in the Payne-Aldrich bill, the committee says, in justification of the bill placing g. revenue duty of 20 per cent on raw wool:
 Glass III wool needs no protection, be- cause it is scarcely produced at all in the United States.
 Glass II wool needs no protection, be- cause those of our wools which compete with it are produced at very low cost of production.
 Glass I wools need no protection as indicated by actual figures of sales. As shown by estimated cost of production the needed duty would not exceed 15 to 20 per cent. A duty of 25 per cent would be con- sioerably in excess of the requirements of production in the west that are lndi- cated by the figures of the board while in the Ohio region the industry is partly at least incidental to general farming and cannot be considered on the competitive footing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Joyce Wagered Against Mitchell

The local bugs are placing their money on Gail Joyce winning out in the races with Mitchell, saying that if he has no bad luck he stands a reasonable chance of taking the money in the big 50 mile race. Joyce will ride an Indian fitted with Goodyear blue streak racing tires. Joyce has made a mile in 5l seconds.
 The great 5o miles stripped stock race is being talked about with great anima- tion by the motorcyclists. This race will be open to anybody in good standing and Indian Merkle. Excelsior and Read ing Standard machines will be seen in the contest. The prizes are: First prize, s75; second prize $50; third prize, $25.
 The 20 mile race is also looked upon with absorbing interest. There are al- ready about 20 entries in this event and the prizes, which have been subscribed by Birmingham merchants, aggregate SlGn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28
Motor Bugs Busy

The motor bugs of Birmingham have winged their way to the homo nest after wandering in other fields.
 Bob Stubbs. old-time racer, sent out the good word to all tne insect family of speeders and the result is that the entry blanks for the i.iotorcycle races will be ready for delivery in a day or two and will he left at all of the local motordomes. Bob" himself is not go- ing to participate in the coming races, for, speak 1t softly, .'h~ married now" But as a leader and energetic booster for the races he still stands at the front rank of the family.
 Great interest is being manifested among the motorcy$lists over the com ing of Arthur Mitchell, the classy rider from the Windy City Mitchell is the one who did such great riding at the Chicago motordome recently. He made mile in 41 seconds and is one of the nerviest rid CTS in the game
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-03-28

E. c. HORTON, Local Forecaster.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
! n
hzA6 Ek,AkEHIZABETH
LEAKINGf6

Lake Elizabeth, Jan. 15-If We
don't profit by our mistakes what is
Tie use OF making them.
Rev. O. E. Erickson conducted
services last Sunday in the Baptist
church in Fah]un.
Laura Olson is at present working
at Fred Stenberg's.
Miss Elvira Boom spent the past
week at Andrew Bjur's.
Mrs. Fred Stenberg is reported tc
be improving from her recent attack
OF ptomaine poisoning.
Geo. Winberg made a short visit
at Martin Anderson's Thursday ev-
enjng.
Laura Olson and Abel Ekbom were
pleasant callers at the Simon Elk
bonn home last Sunday.
Roy Stenberg spent Thursday al
c. G. Erickson's.
Miss Julia Lund left Friday fo1
Minneapolis after spending the holi.
days at home.
A young folks party was given al
d. b. Danielson's last Thursday ev-
ening.
Il. H. Bomstad arrived from West
Superior Friday evening to ATTEND
the funeral of his father, Elsius
Bomsta.
Hattie Forsberg spent Saturday
evening at Fred Stenberg's.
Martin Holmquist of Kandivoh;
has rented the August Broman farm
for a number of years. Mr.. Bromar
will move to Atwater next March tc
occupy his residence there.
Axel Borklund and Chester John.
son began cutting ice for the Lake
Elizabeth creamery last week.
Axel Blur is on the sick list.
This long period Of cold weather is
getting to be rather tiresome to ey-
erybody.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
EI|z,l Sc 1 usKiN6s

Harrison, Jan. 16-Mrs. Henry Mar
tin was Monday visitor in Atwater.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Mohr called at e.
Feig's last Sunday evening.
Louie Dahl had the misfortune Of tip
ping over with load Of wheat, while
on his way to Spicer last Monday. but
with the assistance Of one Of the neigh
bors he soon had his sleigh righted and
reloaded and was again on his way to
town which he reached without further
delay. Louie says he broke some New
Years resolutions.
H. o. Myhre assisted Bert Barber haul
grain to Spicer last Monday.
q. e. Wilson and ]. A. Masters made
business trip to Spicer last Monday.
VIM. Monson was an afternoon caller
at Spicer last Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Monsoon, who has been sew
ing for Mrs. Moses Defoe for the past
week, returned home last Tuesday.
H. McRae and son Peter were Spicer
callers Wednesday. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. .Chas. Kragenbring were
Wednesday evening callers at VIM Stof-
fer's. ..rs -,s. IT,
Andrew Hegstrom made business
trip to Spicer last Tuesday.
Thirty below zero is an old story now
adays. .%......--..
+. c. Watkins, formerly Of this place,
but now of Michigan, N. D., was visit
ing friends in this vicinity a couple of
days last week. .s."
Geo. Martin was an Atwater caller
last Wednesday, -"..J
Mrs. Geo. Wilson and Miss Elsie Mon
son were afternoon callers at Henry
Horne's last Thursday.
B. M. Johnson was Spicer caller last
| Thursday.
Miss Angie Defoe has again resumed
her duties as teacher in District No. 4,
| after a two weeks vacation
Harry Martin was a Spicer caller
| Wednesday.
The Harrison Union Telephone Co
| held their annual meeting last Satur:-
day and the following officers were
elected: A. F. Kragenbring, Pres: S. M.
DAHL Vice Pres; E. E. Feig, Sec; G. E.
Wilson and Moses Defoe, Directors;
John Holland, August Maier and Edw.
| Bradison, Linemen.
Harry Martin was pleasant caller
| at VIM. Monson's last Thursday even
! ing
Roy Wilson assisted Harry Martin
one day last week.
The Harrison Dairy Association will
hold their annual meeting at the Par
sons school house in District No. 4 on
| Saturday, Jan. 81, at 1 o'clock p. m. All
share holders are requested to be pres
ent.
Gust Hegstrom of Lake Andrew Wis
| tied at the home of his aunt, Mrs. A.
Hegstrom, from Thursday until Satur-
day.
T. r. Harris has been on the sick list
| What's the matter girls? Have YOU
forgotten it's leap year?
Lawrence and Ed. Stoskopf left last
Monday for Raymond, where they will
visit for few days with friends and
relatives.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
A SNAP IN KANDIYOHI COUN-

A SNAP IN KANDIYOHI COUN-
TY LANDs-I have the control of
the following lands, described as
follows: seA Of swA, swA Of seA
OF section 6, and also the nwA Of
neA and neA Of nwA Of section z,
all in Township l21 (Irving) range
80, in Kandiyohi county, Minnesota,
containing 160 acres according to
government survey Of same. Part Of
this land lies in what's called "Schoe-
macher Lake and part of land is un-
der cultivation, some timber on land,
suitable for fence posts, flrewood, etc.
l wish to sell this land on account Of
that l am too busy to look after it..
| am not well versed in land values
in this locality, therefore l ask for
bids. The highest bidder will be the
successful bidder. Make me an of
fer. Title is good, abstract will be
furnished. Possession given at any
time before seeding time in spring Of
1912. No buildings. Land is trav-
ersed by main road leading into New
London. Distance to said town IS
about 5 miles. Terms 60 per cent
Of purchase price in cash, balance
for 5 or 10 years at 5 per cent inter-
est. F. g: Nellermoe, Buffalo Lake,
Minnesota. 97Q
q s5fA3ss j
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
RINGO LAKE

Ringo Lake, Jan. 15-Mr. Fritz Dan.
ielson arrived home last Monday after
having spent the Christmas HOLIDAYS
with friends and relatives at st. Paul.
| Mr.. Otto Monson Of st. Paul spent q
couple Of days at his parental home here
last week.
Mr.. Carl Danielson visited a few DAYS
with his brother at Willmar last week
Miss Olga Berg returned home Mon.
day from Willmar on account of her
sister Rubinas severe illness. She will
remain home for some time.
Messrs J. M. and Chas. Monsoon of
New London spent Thursday last, at
the home of August Monsoon here.
Mr.. Carl Lovander spent couple of
days with Willie Lovander near Will
mar last week.
Anna and Willie Ekblad of Spicer
spent last Sunday at their home here
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Ekblad were
guests Sunday, at the Alfred Bengtson
home. ~ .-s > t..to: r. II
Jonas Monson's young people spent
Saturday evening at the home of Mrs.
Swenson. - -.. -. ~..t - :
Mr.. Albert Monsoon is reported ill.
|. MIS-. 11u1udu NeISOH OIL "1limar, is
employed as a nurse at the home of
Mrs Berg, caring for Rubina.
Alice and Gust Swenson spent Sun
day afternoon at the j. M. Monsoon home
Mr.. John Magnuson is employed with
Mr.. Phifer's ice gang at Green Lake at
present "&4
+ Mr.. Edward Berglund of New London
was renewing old acquaintances in this
vicinity the first Of last week.
Miss Ruth Holm, who has spent some
time at the P. Ekblad home, returned to
her home at New London last Tuesday
A few friends were entertained at the
home Of Mrs. Swenson last Sunday >ev-
ening.
Mr.. August Danielson of Willmar
spent Sunday at his parental home here
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Thereupon the Council proceeded to
canvass the, returns of the Special Elec-
ton held in the City Of Willmar, Min
nesOta on the 9th day of January, 1912
for the purpose of the adoption or re-
lection Of the Proposed Amendment to
Section IS of the Charter of the City of
Willmar, Minnesota, which amendment
will confer upon the City Of Willmar the
right, power and authority to issue
bonds of the said City, upon approval
by the voters thereof, for the purpose of
constructing, maintaining, extending,
charging or improving a suitable fire
station, engine house or City Hall, or
for the acquiring or paying for any real
estate or other property needed in con-
nection herewith: providing however
that bonds for said purpose or purposes
shall not be issued to- an amount exceed
ing the sum Of Nine Thousand ($9, 000)
Dollars. .. -.s a -,
After making such canvass, the un-
dersigned Council found that the follow
ing votes were cast In Favor OF and
Against the said Amendment, to-wit:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

dinance No. 100, entitled '"An Ordin-
ance Relating to the Sewers Of the
City of Willmar and Establishing
Fees or Charges and Rules and Reg
ulations for the Tapping or Connect
ing Herewith, and Providing Penal
ties for the Violation Thereof" be
and the same is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 1.-The City Clerk of the
City of Willmar is hereby forbid
den to issue any permit to tap or
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

connect with, either directly or in
directly, any sewer within the limits
Of the City of Willmar, unless the
City Council shall have granted per-
mission therefor, nor unless the fee
or charge, herein fixed and estab-
lished, shall first have been paid.
All tapping fees collected under
this ordinance shall be distributed as
follows: Seventy-tive (75) per cent
thereof shall be credited to the Sink
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

The foregoing is the result of said
Election as it appears from the returns
of the said Special Election held in the
City Of Willmar on January 9, 1912, duly
returned and canvassed and now on file
in the Office Of the City Clerk of said
City Of Willmar, Minnesota. r1.-..
Witness our official signatures at the
Council Chambers, the Library Building,
in the City Of Willmar, Kandiyohi Coun-
ty, Minnesota, this 18th day of jan
uary A. D. 1912.
E. c. wELLIN, Mayor.
w. D. FREDERICKSON, A..
A A. ANDERSON,
=. A. H. SPERRY,
ta r8. o. A. NORMAN,
WIN. o. JOHNSON,
A. G. HEDIN,
IA C. A. DAHLHEIM, E
Members of the City Council.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

The Mayor .thereupon declared that
Section IS to the Charter of the CITY of
Willmar, Minnesota, submitted to the
voters at the Special Election held on
January g., 1912, had been duly adopted.
was on motion taken up at this time.
and the new Sewer plans were discussed.
The Sewer Committee was, on motion,
instructed to bring in definite report
at the next meeting as to location of
Settling Tank, and other matters per
tanning to the outlet of the Sewer. Il S
On motion the Council adjourned.
E. C. WELLIN, Mayor
Attest: HANS GUNDBRSON, - s..
City Clerk ~ & -
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Ordinance No. l2I.

An ordinance amending Section 4
Of Ordinance No. 100, entitled "An
Ordinance relating to the Sewers of
the City of Willmar and Establishing
Fees or Charges and Rules and Reg
ulations for the Tapping or Connect
ing Herewith, and Providing Penal
ties for the Violation Thereof"
Be it ordained by the City of Will
mar as follows:
Section l. That Section of Or
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

ing fund Of said city and Twenty five
(25) per cent thereof shall be cred
tied to the General Fund Of said city.
Section 2-This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after it's publication.
Approved January 9th, 1912.
1t E. C. WELLIN, Mayor.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
CITY COUNCIL
PROCEEDINGS

s stats Of Of Mi RaadiSeh,, ISIS.
Council Chambers.
Library Building, Willmar, Minnesota,
January II, 1912.
Adjourned meeting of the City Coun-
Gil.
Mayor Wellin called the meeting to
order. The following members of the
Council were present on roll call: May
or Wellin, Aldermen FredericksOn, John
son, Anderson, Hedin, Sperry, Dahlheim
and Norman, g.; Absent Alderman Err
ickson, /. City Attorney Stanford was
also present.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR SALE-Large nine room
house, modern except heat; eleven
lots, shade, plum and apple trees,
gooseberry and currant bushes, large
chicken yard and house. Geo. w.
johnson. 776
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR SALE-Eight-room house;
lot l50x183; chicken house; small
barn; wood shed; good well; 100 bar
rel cistern; some bearing fruit trees
OF different kinds. $1,000, if taken
at once. Anton Swenson, East Iitch-
field Ave-, Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

More than dozen of the skiers
OF national fame will participate in
the Interstate Ski Tournament at
Glenwood Feb. II.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR SALE or TRADE-28O0
acres wild and improved land in
tracts from 40 acres and up. Will
consider city lots or property in
trade or as first payments. Also ten
residence properties in Willmar fol
sale from $1,000 to $4,000. G. A.
Erickson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Hollis Peerless Orchestra gives a
dance at Bondez Hall Monday even
ing, Jan. %.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

If you dance, don't fail to attend
the dance given by Hollis Peerless
Orchestra Of Minneapolis next Mon
day evening.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Hollis Peerless Orchestra give
their next dance at the Bonde Hall
next Monday evening, Jan. %. .
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Make arrangements now to attend
the Interstate Ski Tournament at
Glenwood, Feb. IA.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
0. U. Home Talent.

The next dance in the series Of thu
season will be given Monday night
Jan. %. Hollis Peerless ORCHESTRA
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

HOUSEKEEPER WANTED Y
young farmer with two children. In
quire of Tribune. lis
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

End 3rd
Totaln of
Proposed
Against Proposed (o)s Il Il IS ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

HOUSE FOR RENT-On Litch-
field avenue, between First and Sec
ond streets. j. P. Madison. 80
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

WANTED-A boy to deliver and
make himself useful around the bak-
cry. Ideal Bakery. 118
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Classified Wants

One cent a word each. insertion. No
ad for less than IL cents. cash with
order.
80 per cent discount for additional
insertions-No accounts booked for less
than Csc.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Ladies' duarantesd Remedies. Call at
Room p. o. Bldg. Tel. 319, Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-Flat, 6 rooms and
bath, hot water heat, on 5th street.
j. II. Virgins Co. 20
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Real Estate.

FOR SALE-Five or ten acre
tracts near city limits. Inquire of
Anderson Land Co., Willmar, Min
nesota. 5f
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

. STEAM HEATED ROOMS
rent. Inquire of R. w. Stanford,
post Office building. 70
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR SALE-3,OOO White Oak
Posts. Magnus Olson, Section 26,
Town of Dovre. lOl
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

HOUSE FOR RENT Seven
rooms, city water, c1stern, suitable
for one or two families. G. NJ. Rob-
bins, east Of Commercial Hotel. ITO
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR SALE-My Delicatessen and
Dairy Lunch business. Excellent op-
portunity to right party. Mrs. G. W.
johnson. 1T
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

FOR RENT-Heated room fur
nished. Inquire Of j. p. Madison,
113 E. Litchfield Ave. As
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17
Houses and Rooms.

FOR RENT-Three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping at 206
Second street: 967
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

STEEL RANGE FOR SALE
Monarch Range used four months.
$25 cash takes it. G. NJ. Robbins,
east of Commercial Hotel. Ill
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

Remember at the Opera House Fri.
day night.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-17

POLAND CHINA PIGS-Sow and
board pigs for sale. Head of herd
"Lucky Boy" No. 166975, from
Minnesota King, No. 1925. Au-
gust Jordin, New London, MINI. 81