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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-02-28
SURELY HAD A BUSY DAT
And With All tho Excitement Perhaps
They Were Not to Blame tor
Their Oversight.

II am awfully tired" sighed Loretta
as she dropped heavily into q chair.
"But have had very good day Of
It,. Mrs. Dingle and ! went shopping
to get some toys for the bazar. The
church women decided that they would
have q booth for inexpensive toys to
catch the children's pennies and per-
haps flshpond."
whats a f1shpond?" asked her
brother. "A matrimonial boothf'
TITS place where the children have
flshpoles and fish over curtain be-
hind which we hang toys on the hooks.
OF course we had to have lots Of small
toys that didn't count up in price, SO
Mrs. Dingle and l. decided we'd go to
the five and ten-cent stores and select
number. ~
I'VE were rather late getting started
because Mrs. Dingle couldn't find the
list that the president Of the Aid So
ciety gave her, but at last we set out.
It was after II when we got downtown.
so Mrs. Dingle took me to tea room
for luncheon. It isn't the quickest place
in the world to get waited on; but real
ly we were rather slow ourselves. We
had a lot to talk about, and !
think we discussed everything under
the sun. ..-
"Then Mrs. Dingle wanted to go to
a matinee, even If it was late, and we
tried at two or three places, but We
couldn't get seats. So we went over
to a vaudeville performance and II
was really quite good"
'And such a help to the bazarl" her
brother murmured. mo doubt you two
will be put on every available commit.
tee on account of your faithful and
conscientious labors. I always said
you were a wonderful worker when
you once got started"
I'VE didn't stay for the whole per
formance," Loretta explained. "You
see, Mrs. Dingle remembered that she
wanted to match some ribbon and. any
how, the last part Of the program
was not new. I would have stayed II
I had been alone. but was Mrs.
Dingle's guest, and couldn't very well
say didn't care particularly for her
errand. Now, could TT. ;zs;,s# .ss@>t:s>*'
Hardly. am proud to see that
you have the right spirit and recognise
duty. when it stands in your path and
waves its arms <s ~
you needn't make fun Of me-" Lo
retta said. I'VE matched the ribbon
all right, though We had to go to
seven places. It was last years ribbon
and the stores never carry the same
colors two years IN succession"
mo apology 10 necessary. under
stand perfectly"
u: after we got the ribbon We went
to the ten-ceot stores and bought the
toys S--:;;. ~
:, '.Thea plot thickens!". cried tn,
brother. Nov We come 70 the eli
max" z: 8. s., +. 4. ~ !. sss -
"There isn't any climax" Loretts
said. I'VE went to all tho stores ana
: b. the time We had finished Ne ha1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-02-28
IT'S Up 70 YOU

to get good business training that
will ct you for good paying position
to work up to better salary busi-
ness Of your own success. Or you can
drift along in the same old way--iin
the same old job at the same old
wages. Attend the Little Falls Business
College and train for success.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-02-28

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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-02-28
Her Hearing Good.

h Gibbs So your wife quarreled with
you. ! thought you said she was blind
to your faults Dibbs-S She was blind
to them all right. but she wasn't deaf,
and the neighbors posted her. Boston
Transcript. ' s5sz aaS ..s 5s5f
Il Feminine Notion.
Mrs. Post But why adopt . baby
when you have three children Of your
own under I've years old3 Il.
Mrs. Parker u own lre u being
brought mp properly The adopted on q!
= @: enjoy ludge
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1913-02-28
STATE OFFICIAL. RESIGNS
South Dakotan 10 Accused Of P1ddina
Vouchers.

4 P6rre, 8. ID. Feb 27:-State Land
Commissioners H. Brinker sent his
resignation, to the governor and with
1t refunded $535.85. which he ID
charged with. having obtained through
his manipulation of automobile hire
vouchers. About one hour lister Mr..
Bunker went to the Office Of Police
Justice Slfn6ee, where a warrant for
his arrest was served on him BY
Sheriff Quinn.
f He waived examination and was
placed under 50, 900 bond for his ap-,
pearance In circuit court 1t the May
term to answer to the charge Of OBJ
tanning money under false pretense.
The bond was prepared and signed
and he was released.
The accidental discovery Of a
voucher for q greater sum than was
paid for service was discovered by a
man who was looking up other mat
tera. This was taken to Attorney
General Johnson, who began an In
vestigation.
John q. Thompson Dies. &.
Chicago, Feb. q. - John G. Thomp-
son, aged sixty-three, first assistant
attorney general of the United States,
died hare 81 urasmic POISONING He
had been II . critical condi tion since
1T Saturday when - was suddenly
tick 81
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
REA = OSHAET

Before Leaving college. on Feb. 18th,
Fred Oshsnt secured q marriage Ii
cense at Manhattan to marry Miss Mar
gsret Rea of Hays city, and announc-
ed by the papers there.
No one enjoys an auto ride more
th4n Fred Oshant and Miss Margaret
Rea. especially if in the hands me 4
W. Oshant a7to. And no ride thev
have taken will te longer or sWeeteF
remembered than that beautiful Wed
nesday, Feb. 18th, 1913 when they
were taking their usual spin, and the
brake-rcd failed to work and the auto
broke-aWay north at 80 mile gate
and couldn't be stopped until it ran
over the Probate Judge at Stockton,
Kansas, 40 miles away, and be accept
ed their apologies by pronouncing
them man-sn i-wife and they came
home happy, while Judge Adams en-
joyed the oysters aud turkey that Fred
paid for. And the Free Press mum.
Miss Margaret is the daughter of
Mr.. & Mrs. Ed Rea of our CITY, raieed
here. graduate of oursG Gigh school and
student of the State Normal and one
of the sweetest Young ladies at our
city. Fred 0shant is the son of Mr..
& Mrs.. e. ". 0shant Of our city, late
h a student OF the State Agricuitural
college Both have q host Of friends
who offer congratulations even If they
were kept IN the dark q month.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

It also shows that the Free-Prees is
right in urging q change in the Pri. :
clip .lship Of the 1T Hays State N 81
mai so Our school will build up ard
need the approp' iations. Figures
show facts - Legisla ature of thres
fOurths Of them living IN the west hall
Of the state allow PittsbnrR 1924, 600,
Hays school but s O5 500,
Hone t'y, wouldn't it. b. nice for our
city and our BUSINESS men u We had
that extra $130. .ooo OF state money "a
spend here, besides the thoussndA Of
dollars the extra stGdsnts WOuIa spend
here daring the two years?
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

DR.. PrUitt has visit from his faith
er, who likes our little town.
Cyrus n. Monroe has entered his
fathers law firm in Topeka.
Harkness entertained his sister H.
law. Miss Kidd Of Ellis. on Sunday.
FREE PRESS. Best in the Co.
The friends of Mrs JohR Carter
were glad to see her up town again.
The two N7e' sisters leave this Sat
urdaY on a weeks visit with friends.
Crescent Cottage PAINT is pure
paint WOLF BROS
Walter Paul is hack from bis visit
to California and again at work at the
Cement plant at Yocemento.
The ladies will miss Pa Philip -
Mayor as he has always tried TO grant
their every request officially.
Talk about easter eggs Cox's racket
store bought 5000 candy easter eggs
and chickens and sold most Of them.
Anyone who wants Easter Eggs pret
tilV colored can engage them done by
telephoniDg NO 1S4 or No. Is.
Farmer Dunham of the southwest
part of the county was transacting bu
siness in our town on Monday.
Farmers. bring you CREAM to the
CONTINENTAL station and get paid
according to grade. n. P Gassman.
Agent Hays
The schools that had but a z months
term are about over and We hear of
many of the teachers arranging to
come to our State Normal
at their meeting Tuesday nigha the
Citv Council awarded the contract tor
the 10 street crossings and 1 alley eros
sings to Peter Karin at 1616cts a SO.
foot, being 2 cents the lowest.
The Legislature have passed a rigid
law prohibiting county Commissioners
rebating or compromising taxes After
the Board Of Equalization have adiour-
ned, SO if you feel agrieved go before
that meeting IN MAJ.
The Commercial Club
and all who are interested in the
adVaHcement Of the city are reques d
tJ meet &C the Court room next Mer-
day evening at 8:15 sharp to elect z
directors. The meeting last Tuesday
evening could not be held as no lights.
Nearly New Top Buggy for sale
very cheap. as sm teaching in Z C
Kansas and don't need it. See it ard
Jim MaRrape at the Penney barn on
louth Chestnut street. in Havs.
ED. JARTZEN
Seed for sale
We have foI sale Red Siberian
diliet seed See or Phone SET
Peter Johnson Hays
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

It has been known for some time
thai Miss Winnie Cox vas to be mar
Fied and her friends expected the event
Sunday night but the young couple md
given them the slip. he coming Satur.
day evening, were married at home
in the presence Of the family and left
for their new home in Kansas city on
the midnight train.
Miss Winnie is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. G. NJ. Cox Of our city ana
has host of friends who extend their
hearty congratulations. The groom,
Robert r. Owen, is young man she
met at the State University, a law
yer, and now WORKING for the Bell
Telephone company and has 8 coy
home for his birdie.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Tuesday wes a terrible day for wind
much like 1.-THE big fire day..

Tuesday wes a terrible day for wind
much like 1.-THE big fire day..
The Messiah at Lindsborg on Sun
day was q great success over 1000 stra
gers attending, several going from
here, who report the singing and mu-
sic perfectly grand.
Carl HJImquist has gone there to
see it this Sunday.
The Ladies Aid Society Of the Pres
bvterian church will hold an Easter
Market in the Brunswick Annex on
Saturday, March 22nd and all invited
to come buy something.
The friends Of Sam I. Hale will be
glad to know he has landed q S.. 200
appointment in Washington as assis-
tant attorney general and has gone to
Washington to go to work.
Remember that the annual sch ol
meeting outside of the larger cities, is
to comeFo on Friday, April 11th all
over the state and Director is to be
elected in every district.
In old days in this county it was pick
ing no bones on the prairie. Now it
is picking up the little rock, WeIsaer
tuying them to use in the concrete
foundation of his new building. Many
loads are being brought in.
The ''Big 81 Educational Board met
at Topeka Thursday and organized.
They, with the new board of Will
meet at the State Normal at Emporia
next Tuesiay to organize and lay out
the work for the coming year Editor
DreiIing leaves Sunday night TO begin
his work for the State.
Fair and Market
Don't fail to attend the Fair and mar
ket given at the Brunswick Annex
this Saturday afternoon by the Pres
b. -terian ladies. All invited
Plnt our Safety RAZOR Bladee.
Have them sharpened at 80 cents per
dozen WOLF BROS
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Business place for reut

Our blacksmith enOp, paint q WoOo-
work shop on south Fort street. Bays
Apply to MRS. J. C. WESTBROOK
The Catholic college month";, ''The
Progress" is out again and is well prin
ted and the contents well written and
interesting, the different department
editors understanding their work and
they have our editorial congratuistion.
Continental Creamery is now paying
the farmers for cream according to
grade. Keep your cream in good shape
and get the highest prices at their
Hays station, N. P. GASSMAN
Agent.
The ladies Of the Lutheran Aid So
ciety will hold a ''PsntrY" sale at the
Geo Grass store Saturday afternoon,
March 22nd. You are invited
Qnite a numberEof' our country folks
with houses in town won't vote ard
'ecIare HAYS as their residence so as
not to be liable TO be assessed here or
paw poll tax. Prefer to be assessed in
their township aud school district.
Men and women living in School dis
trict No. !, adjoinging Hays, can vote
at the city election April 1st, for can
didates for Beard of Education, voting
at the polling p1lce announced near
est their residence. Separate ballot
boxes and ballots will be provided.
The Easter morning services at the
Methodist church will be at 1890 and
take the place of the regular Sabbath
school and church services. A fine
program has been prepared OF spec
ial music, both vocal and orchestral,
readings, and the children Of the Sun
lay school have q large part also.
Everybody welcome.
The Ksnsas S lp-eme court has dec
dsd the Poll-Tax law constitutional and
hat you must pay the SO cash and
nOt allowed to work it out, so get your
money ready when the road overseer
is on bis POUNDS. And every man and
woman whose name sppears on the
poll book this spring must pay the 50.
or liable to arrest and fine. It is this
money which is 70 build the new strse
crossings ordered b, council this we K.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
ENTRANCE BLANK

t, ~ State Bank, Hays Kansas
growing for the
promise to lear
all am not over =
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Mrs Eli Fox is Dead

Word comes that Mrs. Eli Fox, for
merly of this city, died suddenly in
Los Angeles Tuesday, March 11th af-
ser an illness of but 24 hours. resulting
from chill ard hemorage of the brain
and the end came quickly. Her sister,
Ms Judd, and all the family except
Kittie, who Is married and lives IN
Colorado, were there, and the burial
in The Los Angeles cemetery
Eli is still in delicate health and this
shock NAV take him Of any dag.
Their friends here will regret to hear
this-sad news.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
P, o, Or RID

CizO State Bank. HAYS
full benefits of the club and
itBoUtf fur her notice
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

Ed Carter Of our town is now farm
irg mp in northwest Canada.
Another load OF our Hays city -four
s taken to McCracken Wednesday.
The time for trapping or shooting of
skunks expired last Saturday and the
penalty is now in force
FOR SALE = Monarch Ranges. all
Steel and Msllable, Non-breakable,
The Best WOLF BROS
George Cox left Tuesday night for
Fort S. ith, Ark, where he has secur-
ed good position.
A letter from our old timer, Samuel
MeIIison, way out on the Pacific coast,
tells that they are all doing nicely.
Mr.. Voss this week had two Of his
big trees moved from in his yard to
places along his sidewalk.
Monarch Axle Grease, Best on mar
ket For Sale by WOLF BROS
Ex- Congressman Young and familv
have returned to BeIoit and he has en-
tered the congressional race for 1914.
The Ladies Aid society of the Pres
bVterian church will meet at the home
of Mrs. Hockensmith next Thursday.
The Masonic fraternity had big
time Monday night, many from outside
attending, editor Sny der and Waldo Of
Ellis being among those here.
Among the laws passed by the late
legislature is one prohibiting shooting
OF quail and prairie chickens for five
years under a heavy penalty.
VISITING CARDS, We have re-
ceived lot of the latest style of visit
ing linen cards now used Chicago. Let
Us print you some.
Several have registered who have
changed their residence in the wards
of our CITY, but as the law requires
residence of 80 days In the ward so
they cannot vote at this election.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Here is your chance to get away

Here is your chance to get away
We have q eileut with so acres un-
improved, within miles of Pickering,
L1ulslsna., (1300l population Is higi-
sc and best land N the stare. daEk,
sandy Iosm, raikes figs, tan9erines,
pecans, fruit and vegetables OF al
kinds. Patty unable 70 leave Kansas
will trade for western land This Is
IN unusual opportunity. Write fog par
tIc1iaFs quick.
Clearinghouse Realty Co.
Topeks. Kansas
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Millet Seed for sale
We have foI sale Red Siberian
Miliet seed. See or Phone 6e7
Peter Johnson HAYS

The Legislature adjourned and the
total appropriations allowed for every
thing shows an increase OF 1852 PSI
more than allowed by the 1911 session.
Bot this increase was all t. the Edu-
cational institutions, text book publi-
c tinn and high school training, receIv
ing $546 572 extra. The < Uni, Ag-
ricuitural college and State Normals
received s256. .572 more than 2 years
ago, and yet no buildings allowed ex-
cept where necessary. Just as Gov.
Hodges promised ''The people will
q the democratic party will be more
than liberal TO the education depart
ment Of the state but will strike QUE
q ! the unnecessary buildings for show
and town or school BOOM
The State Auditors report shows
what ''the boomers" asked and We
give what the Legislature allowed:
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
4ome Bakery

L am prepared to bake bread, pies
AMI cake. on orders. at reasonable
prices Al my residence on east Juniata
street. or phone No 39
MRS IDA BELL
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

The choirs OF the various Protestant
churches of this city will unite in Civ
ing song service on Easter Sunday
evening at the Lutheran church at
7:3O O'Clock. The following is the
program: PART I
Voluntary
Hymn 261 Prayer
Trio from The Risen King Schneider
Anthem, ''Thapks be to God, Frey
Duet: ''They have taken away nv
Lord", Ashford
Solo, 'GaIilea''. with violin OBJ g4t0)
Coombs
Announcements OferiorS
PART II
Cantata death and Life
H <. Shelley
Benedicticn
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22
Boys and Girls Corn Growing Contest

We going to conduct Boys Girls Corn Growing
viii the Best 10 from
plot and the highest yield from single
Any 20 old
fills
o girl may win more one
their themselves
nighbor will be quired contest
Compee be
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1913-03-22

1t shows the democrats saved the
taxpayers raising over 2 SIG, 600 OF
taxes on that account the next t0O
years Yet me seuo.ls gn on better
thai. eyer
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
Business Calls Senator Brady Home

Senator Brady was one of the new
senators who gave careful study to
the tariff bill and was in constant at
tendance at the debates in the Sem
ute. = Hes1delivered several splendid
speeches which were closely followed
by his associates and which were fill
ed with carefully prepared data. He
on several occasions charged tho
Democrats with discrimination against
the western products, and warned thel
of the disastrous effects which their
bill would have on the industries of hi
state if passed without amendment.
Since reaching. Washington Senate
Brady has been active. He hadn't
been in the Senate long before his
colleagues discovered that he was Q
man of considerable experience and
one to be reckoned with. Further.
he has the courage of his convictions.
He was elected from Idaho and he
Immediately. proceeded to be Senator
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
Bryan To Share Amusement Tent Wiz
Vaudeville Art. SITS

While American citizens in Mexico
are being murdered and their proper
ty destroyed by. bandits and maraude $
and President Wilson has urged all
Americans to leave that country, the
Secretary of State, MIR. Bryan, whose
department has charge of questions b.
tween this and forei.n countries, is
so much unconccrned as to feel thai
his great ability and experience should
be devoted toward increasing his in.
come rather than looking after the
responsible duties of the position with
which he has been honOred by Presi
dent Wilson. He insists on keeping
his namo on the pay roll of the Chau'
tauqua circuit at $3.50 per night and
his share of the gate receipts, re-
quiring his absence from Washington
much of tho time regardless of tire
embarrassing questions with which
this country is confronted and which
no is supposed to help to solve. He
is to share the platform with vaude-
Vile artists, jugglers, ycdlers, brass
bands, and character impersOnators
He is recognized as a fine drawing
card. His present tour began on
Monday at Salisbury Md, and will
end September goth, at Warrenton,
Va, visiting towns in Maryland, Vir
ginia and Pennsylvania. Paul NJ.
Pearson, president of the Chautauqua
Association makes the following an
nouncemcnt:
'Mr. Bryan will take the place as
stellar attraction on this chautauqua
circuit which Judge Ben B. Lindsey,
Of Denver, has been holding until
now. On each day of his appearance
Mr.. Bryan will share the program witt
different set of attractions. Al
Stroudsburg he will divide the day
with the National operate Company
and with William r. Ellis, who lee
lures on Americas international mis-
sion.
! "The Florentine Concert Band ant
Miss Melrose, soloist, will accompan!
the Secretary Of State on another day
Again he will share the honOrs will
a company Of magicians and juggler'
Tho Dietrics and Rosani. On still
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
La Toilette Will Be Handicapped

Senator La Toilette will be seriously
handicapped in his race for the no
mination for President on the Repub.
lican ticket by reason of his vote in
favor Of the Republican leaders. The
tariff is the real issue between the
Republican and Democratic parties
and thsrc is no better teSt OF the 10Y
atty to the protective tariff than the
vote Oh the tariff bill. Leaders CT the
Democratic party declare that thor
plan is to place this country on free
trade basis just as rapidly as it can
be accomplished. Senator LaFollette
admits this and states that this bill
is the NEST radical that has ever
been passed by Congress, yet he is
willing to vote in favor of it, notwitth-
standing the fact that he has here
toforc been regarded as a protectionist
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
.xr eritnent to Lessen Crooked Backs
Among School Children Urged by
Ella Flang Young

Chicago, Sept. 27.-An experiment
60 lessen crooked backs among school
children was recommended to the
board of education by Superintendent
Ella Flagg Young. Mrs. Young wants
the children's desks to be at an al
gle OF 80 degrees, which, she says, is
the proper reading position. Pupils
then will not have to lean over to
read or write.
Throughout the United States sat
Mrs. Young, statistics show mark
ed increase in curvature Of the spiao
and eye trouble in children in the elo.
mentary schools. 1t is my opinion
that the flat-top desk, in large mee'
sure, is the cause of this increase"
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

At a meeting held by the board OF
directors of the Peoples Canal Com
pany September 10, 1918, an assess
ment of $3.50 per share levied against
THE capital stock of said company.
This assessment is now due and pay
able to c. v. Fisher, at the Stand
rod Bank. Delinquent after November
LIST, 1913. and for all assessments
not payable after that. date, sufficient
of the stock will be advertised and
sold to pay assessment and cost
of sale.
BY order of the board of directors.
w. P. LINDSAY, Secretary
The Blackfoot optimist. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1907-1918, 1913-10-02
ST. ANTHONY TO HAVE
TWO NEW BRIDGES

st. Anthony, Sept. 27.-The city
council of st. Anthony has let a con-
tract to H. w. Perham of st. Anthony
for the construction Of two steel
bridges, one across Snake river from
one part of the city to the other, the
other bridge across a canal.