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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
MONEY IN ADVANCE,
SIGHT UNSEEN

The following clipping from an IN
known exchange gives one side Of
the practice Of sending mail orders
not always thought Of by the party
who sends the order:
Down in Oklahoma the other day
9 man went into q store to buy q
saw. He saw the kind he wanted and
asked the price. It was $1.65, the
dealer said.
Good gracious said tie man, II
can get the same thing from Sears,
Roebuck & Co., for $l.35."
THAT'S less than i. cost me-" said
the dealer, shut I'll sell it on the same
terms as the mail order house just
the same"
"All right" said the customer.
"You can send it along and charge
it to my account" %*
"Not on your LIE" the dealer re-
piled. 'No charge accounts. You
can't do business with the mail order
house that way. Fork over the cash. 3"
The customer complied.
'Now 2 cents for postage and 5
cents for a money order"
"What-" r. 4
certainly, you have to send a let
ter and money order to a mail Or
der house, you know"
The customer, inwardly raving,
kept to his agreement and paid the
Z cents.
Nov Is cents expressage."
"Well, I'll be-" he said, but paid
it, saying, 'Now hand me that saw
and I'll take it home myself and be
rid of this foolery."
Gland it to you? Where do you
think you are? You're in Oklahoma
and Pm in Chicago, and you'll have
to wait two weeks for that saw"
Whereupon the dealer hung The
saw on a peg and put the money II
his cash drawer.
"That makes $1.67," he said. III
has cost you 2 cents more and takel
|you two weeks longer to get it thar
if you paid my price in the frs
place."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

The Ortonville Journal is fash
Toned enough to believe that the
blame for the wreck at Odessa,
wherein ten people lost their lives in
the twinkling of an eye, should be
laid to the railroad company, where
it properly belongs. If the company
had kept a night man at Odessa it is
very likely that the terrible catas-
trophe could have been averted. But
night men cost a little money, you
know, and sometimes things go along
fairly we'll without them. However,
as long as railroad companies run
night trains, they should be required
to keep night men at all stations, no
matter how small.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
BURNS HIS BUILDINGS I'll
AND JUMPS INTO WELL
Crazy Man Does These Terrible
Deeds at Olivia. Rescued by
Fire Department.

Olivia Times, Dec. 28.-The will
age was startled last Thursday fore
noon by the fire alarm, which was set
in motion at the engine house in res.
ponse to call sent in from the coun-
try. The call came from the farm Of
Fred Zaske, one-half mile south Of
town, and the fire department was,
soon at the farm with hook and lad
ders, pals and other equipments.
When the firemen reached the Zaske
place they found the barn almost
burned to the ground and the graz.
airy and woodshed ON fire. They also
learned that the fire had been start.
ed by the owner of the premises, and
that he was then missing. They saw
that nothing could be done toward
saving the barn but by a little eff
fort the fire in the woodshed and
granary was extinguished, and a
search was made for the missing
man. He was found in a well on the
farm, into which he evidently had
jumped after firing the buildings.
When discovered he was up to his
neck in water and was holding onto
the piping of the pump. The firemen
had considerable difficulty in getting
him out as he resisted all efforts of
assistance, but finally they were able
to bring him to the surface by means
Of hooks fastened into his clothes.
He was in a frenzied but helpless
CONDITION from the effects of the ex-
citement and the cold water, having
been in the well probably three quar-
tiers Of an hour, and medical aid was
required to restore him. He gradu-
ally recovered partially and on Mon
day he was taken before Judge Mat
son, who with Drs. Mesker and Ad-
ans held an examination. He was
committed to the asylum at St. Pet
er and taken to that place Monday
afternoon by NJ. E. Sherin.
! The loss from fire amounts to sew
eral thousand dollars, as four head
Of horses and seven head of cattle
besides hay, harnesses and othe,
things, We're burned with the build
ing, but some insurance was carried
in the Farmers Mutual Insurance
leo.
| Mr.. Zaske has been in poor health
for some months past and acteo
strangely at times, but he was thot
to be improving. On the morning OF
the accident he appeared to be feel.
ing better than usual, but after send
ing his two sons to the field for some
hay it appears he became violently
insane and while in that state com
mitted the deeds. His family is grief
stricken over their affliction and the
sympathy Of the community is ex-
tended to them. It is hoped he will
! "o-- AoSO'SA' ,,|
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

sisting Mrs. M. r. Swenson the past
few days.
Christ Berg went to Willmar Sat
urday to spend the holidays.
N. w. Nelson from Hancock is Wis
ting at his parental home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G.. Monson visited
with M. R. Swenson's a couple OF
days during Christmas.
Miss Augusta Johnson, who is at
tending the st. Peter college, is Wis
ting at her parental home. Miss Julia
johnson, who teaches in Lake Eliza
beth, is also at home.
& "A few from this vicinity attended
the program given in Dist. IS Thurs
day evening.
The committee that was appointed
at the last annual meeting Of the
Creamery Association met at the Sec
retary's Office Friday afternoon to fill
out duty appointed to them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT.
We propose that Section Ninety
FIVE (95) Of the said Charter of the
said City be amended to read as fol-
lows:
POWER TO BORROW MONEY OR
INCUR DEBT.
Section 95.-The City Of Willmar
may issue bonds by ordinance as
follows:
l. For the purpose of construct
ing, regulating, maintaining, extend
ing, charging or improving suitable
water or: light plants, or either of
them, or for the purpose of acquir-
ing or paying for any real estate or
other property needed in connection
with any such. plant.
2. For the purpose of raising not
to exceed Fifteen Thousand 1885,
000.00) Dollars for a permanent i'm
provement revolving fund provided
for in this Charter, in order to pro-
vide money for any contemplated To-
cal improvements, and such bonds
shall constitute first lien upon all
such local improvements, and upon
the property benefited thereby and
to be assessed therefor.
3. For the purpose of paying,
funding or refunding any bonded in
debtedness Of the City or the inter-
est thereon, existing at the time this
Charter goes into effect, o. created
at any time in any manner by said
Charter authorized.
4. For the purpose of construct
ing main sewers, septic tanks, filtrat-
ing plants, and other appurtenances
pertaining to sewer system.
5. For the purpose Of construct
ing, maintaining, extending, enlarg-
ing or improving suitable fire sta
ton, engine house or City Hall, or
for the acquiring or paying for any
real estate or other property needed
in connection Herewith, providing
however that bonds for said purpose
or purposes shall not be issued to an
amount exceeding the sum Of Nine
Thousand ($9,00O.0O) Dollars.
Such ordinance for the issuance of
bonds may provide that the same
shall be general obligations Of the
City Of Willmar or that they shall
not be general obligations, but shall
be payable out Of any assessed tax
es, assessments, funds or liens held
by the City, or may limit the City's
liability thereon in any other man
ner, or shall guarantee that the City
shall pay for the same, provided,
| that the bonds so issued under sub
division two above mentioned shall
always be general obligations Of the
City.
The City shall have authority to
protect itself by acquiring title to
any property subject to special as
sessment for local improvements, and
shall have authority by ordinance to
assign and convey any property so
acquired, whether proceedings to ac-
quire such title have been had prior
to the time of the going into effect
of this Charter or thereafter, and
shall have the power in like manner
to assign any lien or right Of action,
held by the City on account of, or
arising out of, any such assignment,
as security for the payment Of any
bonds, certificates Of Indebtedness or
other evidence Of indebtedness men,
toned in this section, or to provide
that such bonds, certificates or other
evidence Of Indebtedness mentioned
herein, may be collected out of any
such property, liens or rights Of ac-
ton.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
Local G. N. Time Table.
All odd mum ered trains are West bound
All even numbered trains are East bound
Cat Mint Courage.

Cat Mint Courage.
The peculiar virtue of cat mint, one
Of the ten varieties of mint. Is prob
ably unknown to town bred folk.
THE root. when chewed," says Miss
F.,A. Bardswell in The Herb Garden.
lis said to make the most gentle per-
son fierce and quarrelsome. and a leg
end is extant Of a certain hangman
who could never screw up his courage
TO the point Of hanging till he had
partakeD Of it."
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
From Progressive News Bureau.

Washington, D. c., December-As
indicative of the strong LaFollette
sentiment in the Presidents own
state of Ohio the following straw
vote, which is but one of many, will
be found valuable. It was taken on
a preferential ballot. Each voter
was asked to record for whom he
voted in 1908 and his preference for
1912, the Republicans having the
choice of Harmon, Taft and LaFoll-
cite, and the Democrats, Bryan and
Wilson. Not all the voters filed out
all the sections of the ballot and the
poll, therefore, is in one sense i'm
perfect. But in it's definite pointing
to LaFollette as the choice of the
people, there can be no mistaking the
evidence.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

State Of Ohio City of Toledo Lucas County, S.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath thnt he is senior
partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co., do
ing business in the City Of Toledo. County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use Of Halls fCatarrh Cure.
~ - n FRANK. ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D., 1885,
Seal. A. w. GLEASON.
+ Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally aud
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. @# tias551 E.=5
F. ]. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c. sss.s
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
ARE MICROBES IN YOUR SCALP?
Il Has Been Proved That Microbes
Cause Baldneas.

q. SdOoo o0IOn0S0s
Professor Unna Of Hamburg, Ger
many, and DR.. Sabourand, the leading
French dermatologist, discovered that
microbe causes badness. Their
theory has time and again been amply
verified through research experiments
carried on under the observation OF
eminent scientists. This microbe
lodges In the Sebum, which is the nat.
ural hair oil, and when permitted to
flourish it destroys the hair follicles
and in time the pores entirely close,
and the scalp gradually takes on a
shiny appearance. When this happens
there is no hope Of the growth Of hair
being revived.
& We have remedy which WILL we
honestly believe. remove dandruff, ex-
terminate the microbe, promote good
circulation in the scalp and around the
hair roots, tighten and revitalize the
hair roots, and overcome badness, so
long as there is any life left In the hair
roots.
We back up this statement with our
own personal guarantee that this rem
edy called Rexall "93'' Hair Tonic will
be supplied free of all cost to the user
II it fails to do as we state
1t will frequently help to restore
gray and faded hair to its original
color, providing loss Of color has been
caused by disease; yet it is in no sense
a dye. Rexall ''93" Hair Tonic accom-
plishes these results by aiding in max
ing every hair root, follicle, and pig
ment gland strong and active and by
stimulating a natural flow Of coloring
pigment throughout the hair cells.
We exact no obligations or promises
we simply ask you to give Rexall
''93" Hair Tonic a thorough trial and
If not satisfied tell US and we will
refund the money you paid US for
it. Two sizes, prices so cents and
$1.O0. Remember, you can obtain it
only at our store-The Rexall Store
CARLSON BROS.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
Omitted States Civil Service
Examination.

A competitive examination under
the rules Of the Civil Service Com
mission for the position Of Clerk and
Carrier in the postoffice at Willmar,
Jan. 9th, 1912.
Applications for this examination
may be obtained from the Com
missions local representative, Mr.,
Elmer A. Peterson, at the Wlllmar,
Mimi, postofice, or from the I'M
dersigned.
Applications will not be accepted
unless received by the undersigned
before 4.3O P. NJ. on Wednesday,
Jan. 4, 1912. -.
J. NJ. SHOEMAKER, Sec.
9Th Civil Service Dist.
s st. Paul, MINI.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
lust AVIATION.

Like the poor who are always
with US 80 is the question Of tax
alton; and in the minds Of many the
injustice Of the latter is in great
measure responsible for the condition
of the former.
That the burden invariably falls
on those least able to bear it, is evil
denced by the fact that nearly all our
present methods Of taxation are so
adjusted as to make it possible for
the first payer to shift the ultimate
payment to some less fortunate in
dividual, or evade it altogether.
The tariff tax is doubly iniquitous
in that it enables domestic manufac-
turers to mulct the American people
on all their output in an amount
equal to the tax on imported articles,
without any return to the govern
ment; while the American importers
add the tax to the cost Of their goods
and charge it up to the wholesaler,
who, in turn shifts it to the retailer
with a percentage Of profit on tie
amount Of the tax as well as ON the
original price of the goods, the re-
taller in his turn duplicating this ac-
ton Of the wholesaler, so that the
ultimate consumer foots the total
bill. y, l.. ..'
There can be only two reasons for
collecting taxes: First, in order that
government or social services may be
properly administered; and, second,
that proper protection may be afford
ed to life and property through gov
e1nmental or social agencies. For
these two purposes, the disciples Of
Henry George contend that the social
or communal values created by So
ciety as whole would be ample, if
they were converted to public uses.
Social services should be paid for
or in other words, taxes should be
raised-from socially created wealth.
In this way this wealth would be re-
turned to society. Taxes would
thereby be put where they belong.
1t has been conservatively esti-
mated that it would not take rs per
cent Of the socially created increase
in the value Of land to pay the pres
ent taxes Of the country. Taking of
these social values for governmental
purposes would relieve industry from
all the burdens from which it is now
suffering. 1t would also compel spec
ulative owners Of vacant land to put
it to it's best use, and thus throw
open opportunities for employment
| self-employment, friedman employ
ment or cooperative employment, as
they wished-to countless thousands
who are at present deprived Of the
chance to earn an honest livelihood
Ia premium would be placed upon in
dustry instead Of idleness, by making
it more profitable to use the earth
than to speculate in it; and not q
single individual would be deprived
Of dollar Of his own CREATION
Louis. Nash, in The Public.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

showed the following result. LaFol-
lette's strength in New England and
in the South, where the Taft. manag-
ers have been making their most ex-
travagant claims, is especially signi-
fcant. .z,.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
CHASTITY.

Nhashty enables the soul to
breathe pure air in the foulest
places. Confluence makes her strong,
no matter in what condition the
body may be. Her sway over the
senses makes her queenly; her light
and peace render her beautiful
Joubert.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
From Progressive News Bureau.

Washington, D. c., December The
following postal card poll, taken by
the widely circulated fortnightly
magazine Farm and Home during
the two months ending December Is,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT

TO Section IS Of the Charter Of the City Of Will
mar Minnesota Has Been Proposed and Preseated 10 &c
Mayor and City Council Of The Said City by lhe Beard d
FreehoIders Of The Said City and WIN be Submitted 10 &c
Voters Of Said City for Ratification al Special Election Of
Said City 10 be Held Tuesday The 9Th Day Of January
D. 1872
HANS GUNDERS0N City Clerk
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03
Tho Steolyard.

Tho SteeIyard.
The steelyard. simple weighing de-
vice that Is still in vogue. was used by
the Romans in 315 B. G.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

Whenever the Council shall pass
any ordinance to issue bonds pur-
suant to the provisions Of subdivis-
ions one, two, four or five Of this
section, such ordinance shall provide
for the submission to the legal voters
Of the City, at some general or spec
ial election to be called by the Coun-
Gil for that purpose, the proposition
for issuing such bonds, to an amount
deemed by said Council advisable.
Such election, whether general or
special, shall be conducted in tho
same manner and with the same for
malities as such elections are con-
Quoted under the general laws Of this
State.
The ballot to be voted at such cleo
ton shall read substantially as fol-
lows: "Shal bonds be issued by the
City Of Willmar under the provisions
Of Section IS, Chapter V, Of the
Charter Of said City to the amount
Of dollars, for the pur-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

ordinance has been approved by a
majority Of the legal voters voting at
such election.
The debt of the City shall not be
increased by bonds or otherwise be-
yond eight (8) per cent Of the to.al
value Of the taxable property Of the
City, according to the last proceed
ing assessment for the purpose Of
taxation; provided, that bonds may
be issued as above provided in sub
divisions one, two, four and five, but
the total amount Of such bonds when
added to the other indebtedness Of
the City shall not exceed nine (9)
per cent Of it's taxable property as
above defined; and provided, further,
that bonds may be issued, as above
provided, for the funding of the
City's bonded indebtedness whenever
required; and provided, further, that
certificates Of Indebtedness against
taxes levied and assessed may be is
sued as hereinafter provided.
Bonds, certificates and other evil
dences Of Indebtedness and obliga-
tons Of the City authorized by this
section shall in no event bear a
greater rate Of interest than six per
cent per annum, and if they run for
more than five years shall not bear
a greater rate Of interest than five
per cent per annum, and shall in no
event be sold for less than the par
value thereof, and shall be sold in
accordance with the provisions Of
Section 785 Of the Revised Laws Of
the State Of Minnesota. Except as
provided in this Charter, no war
rants, bonds, or other evidences Of
indebtedness shall be issued by the
City or by any one in its behalf"
The purpose and object ofthepro-
posed amendment is to confer upon
the City Of Willmar the right and au-
thority to issue bonds of the said City,
upon approval by the voters thereof,
for the purpose Of constructing,
maintaining, extending, enlarging or
improving a suitable fire station, en-
CINE house or City Hall, or for the
acquiring or praying for any real es-
tate or other property needed in con-
nection Herewith, the amount Of said
bonds however not to exceed the sum
Of Nine Thousand ($9,OO0.00) Dol
lars; it being deemed expedient by
the Board of Freeholders that suit
able fire station and engine house be
erected for the purpose Of properly
protecting the fire apparatus, and
there being no authority in the pres
ent Charter to issue bonds for such
purpose.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

Tribune Wants Only ono cent : word
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-01-03

DR.. G. E. Gerretson, dentist. Of
fee in Ames block, Willmar.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02
NEW YEARS DAY At
CLUBS EvENTFUL
Members Pass Time Quietly
After Festivities That
UShered in 1912.

Having spent their festive force the
night before, there was nothing special
TO mark the holiday spirit az tho various
clubs yesterday The quiet OF SUNDAY
prevailed. though open house was kept
In most OF the clubhou5es,
Several hundred members and ihcr
friends CONG rcgatcd during Tho afternoon
and rVrninE hours Al the Commercial
club dining and mcrrvWaking, and soy
oral informal dinner parties were given.
\ buffet luncheon was served III the
main dining room in addition 60 the reg
ullr dinner.
81 III Alta club the holiday passed
lncvcntrully. All the New Year pnrtioH
were liyeu tho niEht before and there
were no extra festivities. The nivrr-
s,,y club was gay with cclcbrntoTS most
oC the daN though no unusual ohserv O.
ancc was provided.
Thirtv-rVc Naudoviilians from tho or
phe,In stage sat down ~ dinner at the
EIks club yesterday afternoon uS each
others guests Otherwise the holiday
went by In peace and quictude
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

ONE GOOD JOB BRINGS TWO.
That's why the Century continues e
grow Century Printing Co, SS'Js Post
0ftce ElRca-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

Tribune Want Ads
Bcu Wasstch 300. Independent $50.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

One OF tho most enjoyable affairs "I
E,w Yeai.'s eve VAS the SlUmber party
given lry tho MissCs Mary and tatbcrin"
Owens for she Bachelor Maids, Inc
earlier part Of tho evening was Spcnl. III
playInc various "a mes and I'm cuasting.
Shortly after midnight tnc guests al-
jnrirncd to one Of tho larger rn"ms ON In"
second door. Here delicious supper
was served and faVors in tho form of
dainty houdolr caps were distributed
Imun. Tho guests.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

The most elaborate society affair Of
today Will be the luncheon at the Hotel
Utah, at which Mrs. William NJ o Bricn
viii entertain large number or her
friends in honor Of Mrs. Joseph r..
Grace % Santa Rosa. who is n guest
at the kcarns home. and Mrs. James
DauGhcrty OF Portland who ie al the
Whitley home for the holidays
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

nr. and Mrs. y G. WhcrJy will enter
tain the members Of their bridge club Al
their nomc this evening.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

Mrs T.. .. Tcrrus and son PhiImore
were the guests OF Mr.. aud Mrs Joseph
War,urst OF Lincoln street over New
Years dSN.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

Izert nSGa' Hospitality and GOOD chccr
It.n,e Mr. and Mrs. William = ks, Kisrr
ana cysv Vpvn house durimg tho afternoon
Il ei tho a,ns' TIN" home. which is ono
h7ehi ai,ji'a.,iNc places Of Tho ciiy. WsS
NTH IN" 'an Smistmas greens and merry
IL - s"ln'rlnCa Oi frlrndS. WIN thr
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

Last Sunday Nj. and Aira. William
sDicIbcrc entertained At their homo In
the Progress apartments Win iul CLAD
ora,c Christmas cyc dinner Tor dozen
OF their TIleuGS,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-01-02

Miss Glen Walker Will entertain q
party Of hcI little friends al an affair
At tho Walker home hi. afternoon.