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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
..Handkerchiefs i.

Christmas would not be Christmas
without handkerchiefs, and we are
maintaining our reputation this year
as the handkerchief store READON:
If everything but single cent has
gone up the flue there is still chance here.
Between 40 and 80 dozen dotted null
handkerchief made to sell for a nickle, at
each cent.
We prolong your nickle here just doub
lie. Dainty drawn and cross bar designs
and lace and embroidery corner effects.
Worth 5 cents-but now 2 for DC.
For cts each the value in dainty corner
designs is excellent and sure to please.
At 10 cts each in Ladies fine handker-
chiefs we must surprise you. In fact we
have left out our usual line at l5c on ac-
count of the superior value we show at
10 cts. Dainty dimitv Sheer Lawns and
beautiful embroidery work.
1903 more merry Christmases on this lot
than If we had not purchased them BOB
Sample Fine Lawn and all linen, each on
a separate card. All 25c values at 10 cts
each.
The day before Christmas is no time to
buy initial handkerchiefs. Assortments
are never complete then. Do it now.
Mems Sheer Initials at dime.
About 100 Ladies' pure linen sample
handkerchiefs with beautiful lace edges
worth half dollar anywhere for each 800.
A neat embroidered ladies' handker-
chief put up each in a fancy Santa Claus
holder for 10cts.
Delight some little girl with fancy
box of handkerchiefs, dainty embroider-
led corner for 10 cts. The boys with a
suitable border, put up the same way at
the same price.
Mems extra fine linen, put up in
fancy box for SOC.
Let us take you into our confidence.
If you want the prettiest and daintiest
ladies handkerchief you ever bought at
the price, ask to see some of the S1.OO
samples we are offering at soc and the 75c
values at 59c.
Ladies' fancy emil roideried, put up in
holiday holder and then in an envelope
all ready to mail, at 25c.
A pretty assortment in lawns and linens
at 25c for ladies.
Three plain handkerchiefs for ladies,
put up in holly box and EXTRA SPEC
IAL for only one dime
Mems full size, in an appropriate box
for gift giving for 25c.
Ladies' plain 3 in a 6 inch padded box
tastefully tied with ribbon at zoe box.
A complete line of "bulk" service hand.
kerchiefs will be here, but does not need
special description.
We will gladly buy back any handker.
chief that you can duplicate elsewhere for
less money. If you make this handker-
chief year, buy early, buy of us, and be
perfectly satisfied.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Blankets

Warm ones. Is there more practical
gift than this? Good fleecy ones at
SlOO pair. Upa notch at $l.25. Ex-
cellent at Sl.50; SOx90 extra heavy plain
white at $500 Extra fancies at $3.50
1913, S4oO, $500 and finishing at $500
with blanket that will offer you lux
urious woody welcome when you clay
me doom" TO sleep. We use this express
sion as we bought the blankets from
scotchman who knows blankets from
hem TO center and vouches for every
pair.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
A Small Excuse

During an extra busy day in the house where we
get some of our best merchandise part of our goods
went astray They coming in small lots now
regularly as they are corraed. As we make it
absolute rule not to advertice anything we are
not sure of delivering, not article in this lot is
mentioned We can safely promise, however, a
stronger line than we advertise, so make us your
shopping place.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
The Little Feller's Stockin'.

ITS Christmas eve. and moonlight and the Christmas
And the frosty Christmas holly shines and sparkles on
the hi
And the Christmas seeh-bell jingle and the Christmas
laughter rings
As the last stray shoppers hurry. takn' home the
Christmas things;
And up yonder in the attic there's little trunde bed
Where there's Christmas dream a-dancin through
sleepy curly head:
And it's Merry Christmas" Mary. once agin fer me
and YOU
With the little felers stockin hangn up beside the ue
Tisnt silk; that little socn and II isn't much fer show
And the darns pretty plenty round about the heel
and toe.
And the coors kinder faded and it's sorter worn and old
And the little hand that hung It by the chimney there
along.
Has grip upon our hearstrings that Is mighty firm and
strong.
So old Santa won't forget IT, though II isn't fine and new
That plain little worsted stockin' hangn' up beside
the fue.
And the crops may fail and leave with plans all
knocked ter smash.
And the mortgage may hang heavy and the bills up
the cash.
But whenever comes the season. jest so longs we've
got dime,
There'll be somethin in that stockn'-won't there
Mary?-every time.
And If in amongst sunshine there's shower two
of rain,
Why Wen face it bravey smlin. and we'll Try not ter
complain.
Long Christmas comes and finds US here together.
me and you,
With the little feers stoekin hangn up beside the ue
Joe Lincoon
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
COunterpaneS.

Nice, clean, comfortable gifts for the
home.
Full sized marsailles pattern, fringed
cut corners at S1.50
Full sized regent quilt, cut corners
and scalloped at each $l.75.
Other values at SO, SO and 81.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Stockings

The children will rave them on Christmas
morning. A woman will get excited over an empty
pair of silk hose hanging in a window, but they
must be well filled before a man will notice them.
This is why call his attention to our line of silk
hosiery being very suitable for gifts and an item
be should not overlook for her.
AGAIN STOCKINGS-bu this time appeal
to the ladies who want full value in fleece lined.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Linens.

May we suggest new cloth for
mother. Our line is one to which you
can come hopefully and buy satisfac-
torily. Good values in the wide cloths
at 75c, $1.Oe, 1925 and $3.50 per yard
Some dreams from Ireland" in pattern
cloths with IL napkins to match at So
per set. These will fit any stocking
from SO to 1919 size. Ten Quarter
pattern cloths It $l.25 in mercerized
and eight quarter at 81. Choice Nap
kins, Lunch cloths and Side board
Scarfs
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Down in the Last Corner

We mention groceries which we let
speak for themselves. You know the
dependable quality we carry and our
prices are as low as any firm can sell
such qualities for-we mean as a whole,
squirt fiiers excepted. The stock will
be toned up with full assortment of
seasonable eatables and extras, and of
the best, for the coming holidays. Our
store has been trigged up considerable
and we'll deem it favor il you will
drop in, if only to see how we look.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
F u r s.

You are welcome here We give lessons in right
selling of Furs We offer you selection for the
size of our city that is more than satisfactory. If
we fail to have in stock just what you want we can
get it on approval for you. Could you ask more {?
Our line of muffs is especially well assorted.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Three Christmas Specials

Full sized feecY lined black hose at per pair 10c.
Good quality of department store 25c values that
they a 19c sale hose here at per pair 15c.
recent purchase of extra firm, Rib top, full
fashioned, best quality and made to retail at soc,
for per pair 25c.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
GLOVE GIFTS

An especially large line in golf, cashmere and
suede isle The new chamoix and whites are here
Your size is here. G loves are gifty. Give them
gloves. An excellent showing of Scotch gloves for
the boys and men folk.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Use each
Ribbons

make Merry Christmas. We opened a lot
this week. Pretty silk fellows in wide widths, and
priced them lower than you have been buying them
for No. 100 at Csc; No. 200 at soc; No. 300 at
$50. You'll elect for ribbons.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Tourists Combination Cases

new in stock, but we imagine they will make
any lady acceptable gift. You'll readily see
their full points when you examine them. soc and
81. 90 each.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Gift Aprons

Maids Aprons, Tea Aprons, Kimona Aprons,
Childs Aprons, Lawn, Swiss and Utility fabrics.
10c to SOC each. These all make worthy gifts that
look well.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Why not make this a
Sweater Christmas

We offer line for the whole family in which
you'll see three good points, the STYLE, the
MATERIAL and the PRICE. We carry line up
to 81. so per garment starting from soc, you
reasonably sure of getting worthy sweater at the
price you want to pay.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Black Beauties

We offer full SO inch Black Silk Messaline at
$1.OO per yard and 69c per yard. The last item
very special.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

They re all blanket robcs-big, cozy, warm fell
lows. The finest designs could select. Cord
and tassel Best quality. Each SO. so. Ladies'
styles also.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
The Xmas Towels

are here. From the dainty little one
wipe guest towel to the big loopy bath
towel our line is ready We offer some
extra values at 19c, 25c and soc. Write
Palmers opposite, if the word towel Is
on your Christmas list.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

Perhaps, madam as your eye reaches this, you're
looking for
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Comb Special

AS an extra inducement we offer you choice of
our line of Back Combs with most of the values
running up to $1.OO, 1925 and 81. So at only
75c each
here are some beauties for gifts.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
From A to L
Attractions Abundant for Zero Zephers and
Other Little Gift Thoughts.
Knit Skirts Here

sensible and acceptable here for you at As
soc and 81 90 each. Why not knit skirt
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
KnitGOods.

For the head all make sensible gifts and help to
throw off the tyranny of a shifting cold. We offer
like line of caps, toques and aviators for your
selection.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Gifts for The Home.
will be appreciated not only at
Christmas but every day in
the year. Here are prac-
teal Gift Suggestions.

RUG S-The wonder rug value of
Yale is here a 27x54 hit and miss AK
minister at S159. Also 27X54 Khoras-
san administers in very pretty designs
at 1928. In the S6x72 sizes 50 SO. This
would be leader in an installment
house at $500.
CURTAINS have gift possibilities
galore. We show "Santy" assortment
and ask you to look leisurely. We
ask no thoughtless nor sudden decis-
ion.
SCRIMS, VOILES and MARQUl.
SETTES if you wish to give the max
ings of curtains. Some of the very
newest weayes are here.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
FRUIT OF THE LOOM COTTON
10c per yard

Here's an opportunity to get fine cotton for white
work at the old price when eggs were SC a dozen.
dozen now will buy three yards.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

This Store is yours to the extent of
your desires.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
For the Miss--A Rain Coat

We have nothing for sale that will give the salts
faction to girl having to walk TO school one of
these garments Navy and Cardinal at $1.75.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Late Collars

Are here at % cts each. Just new
touch to the costume that makes all the
difference in the world.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Lace Collars

At 25c in the assortment we show
you might say.is an advance Christmas
special.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Wool Challies

for any who lover of dainty fabrics, yd, SOC
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Doilies

We offer some pretty doilies in var
ious styles at different prices. Que lot
especially in matched designs in three
sizes at loo, 15c and 25c.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

We submit to father and mother that good
Umbrella
will please the whole family, especially the first one
to the stand
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
For Him-Night Shirts
soc and 81
For Her-Night Gowns

soc, 81. 90 and $125
and this year, more than give sensible gifts.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Knit Jumpers

Is another item for baby that will be
both acceptable to mother and child.
In white 25c and soc.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
BibS for Baby

Solves one guess as to what to get for
the last arrival. sc, 10c and 15c.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
No Matter How Fast.
RibbOnzene

at dime spool of 10 yards and
plain shades in taffets and dice patterns
at dime bolt will give just the right
touch to your holiday package.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Fancy Ticking

For those new pillows you have been
making can be purchased here in pretty
patterns at 25c per yard.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
ScarfS

Christmas time is near and a plain
auto.scarf with fringed ends at soc is
not beyond the most of us. A nice
choice of colors. Also other styles.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Collar and Cuff Sets

For milady are good. The new sheer
set as well as the starched, 25c for most
of them.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

May we suggest
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10

holiday We
purchasing
would sensible and acceptable gift for
fmi
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Friends Who Are In Sympathy
with each other often have like tastes Or at
least each thoroughly appreciates what the
other admireS, such as
A BATHROBE

ANY man'll be thankful-MIG
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
Lunch Cloths.

Are always good and no woman ever
has enough Of them. Without trying
to describe them we will.merely tell you
TO come here IL wanted.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1914-12-10
NecktieS

viii smooth the rough edges of col
lars and be an acceptable gift as well
as very useful one.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10
AN TORN orr ~ w DY1rAl11..

AM TORN OFF ~ DYNAMO
Felix Kavolek, miner ~ BasroNs.,,;
sustained painful injuries Monday, s
the result Of q stick Of dynamite ex-
:ploding while he was holding-it in his
hand. y. s.5.
KaYolek, with 4 comrade, found !
stick Of dynamite, and like most min
ers do in such cases, lighted the fuse
on the stick, intending to destroy it.
As he was about to shift the dynamite
from the left hand to the right it en-
ploded, tearing Of the right hand
above the wrist, and throwing him
about twenty feet. Particles Of the
explosive also struck his right eye.
ball, injuring the sight. &
With great presence Of mind, he
asked his comrade to take his shoe
lace and bind it tightly on the arm
above the injury. This done, he walk
ed to Brainerd, q distance Of over
three mi3es, ter his boarding house,
whore physician was summoned. He
was taken to the B1ainerd hospital for
card.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10
COME AND GONE

Spirit J. Vasaly returned Monday
from visit with c. E. Vasa1y and
family at St. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F Campbell ana
children of Minneapolis arrived Satur-
day for a visit at the nome of Mrs.
Campbell's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. H.
Parsons. They will remain here in
definitely.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Tourtillott have
returned rom a visit with friends at
Elk River.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. ]. Peterson spent
the Fourth and Sunday with relatives
at Lake Minnetonka.
Miss Frances Vertin of Brecken.
ridge arrived Tuesday to spend the
summer at the home of her brother,
John Vertin.
Miss Winnie Renick left Wednesday
for a visit with friends at Aitkin.
David Engstrom of Oreland, former
ly Of this city, was here for a visit
with relatives Wednesday, enroute to
Minneapolis for a visit with his par
ents.
G. w. Given, who lives on home
stead few miles east Of the city, left
Wednesday for Huron, s. D., an bust
ness.
Miss Bertha Rassier returned Oh
Wednesday to Breckenridge, after a
visit with her parents in this city. She
is taking a course at a training school
for nurses at Breckenridge.
Mrs. L. B. Mathews Of Thief River
Falls, left Wednesday for Philbrook,
after visit with relatives and friends
in this city.
Mrs. Margaret Sand left Wednesday
for visit at White Rock, s. d.
Carl Melberg Of Randall transacted
business in this city Tuesday.
Miss Ruby Didrickson of Grove City
is visiting at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Sandstrom Of this city this
week.
Miss Marie Benz Of st. Paul arriv-
ed Friday for an extended visit at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Drellock.
L Miss Phyllis Randall has returned
from Mile Laos lake, where she
spent two weeks at outing at the
Musser cottage.
John Kingen, who is employed in a
clothing store at International Falls,
has returned, after visit here.
j. w. Folk made business trip to
!, Duluth Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Renick is visiting rela.
tives in Royalton this week.
Miss Eloise Richie returned Tues
day from Lake Minnetonka, where she
visited with Miss Helen Meining.
Roy Crossfeld arrived Tuesday from
the northern part Of the state, where
he has been employed, for q visit with
his parents.
/ Bert Chrichilles went to Fergus
Falls on business Tuesday.
Deputy u. s. Marshal G. B. Buck
man went to Akeley on business Tues.
day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10
TAKE Two FROM G0PhERs
IIfTIB FALLS PLAYS IN GOOD.
FoH1feO0KE~2 TO T AND
8 TOO

az Olson g Colored Gophers from
Minneapolis were trimmed by the To-
cal team in two fast baseball games
Saturday and Sunday. The final score
in the Arst game was Q to in favor
Of the locals and in tho second one the
down-1iver aggregation was handed q
goose-egg, the score being 8 10 0.
Tho manager Of the Winnipeg North
eTn league team had promised t
send down good pitcher for the gam,
on the Fourth, but the man failed tc
show up, and AL. Dominick was put in
the box. He played his game very
we'll and allowed but few hits. -
The Only score made by the Gophers
in the Saturday game was securedain
the first inning, when Clark, third MAI
up, made first on. an error by Stoll
stole second and made third on an
other error by Stoll and scored on q
hit by. Nelson. $780,.
The locals made their first score In
the seventh inning, when Lauermanh
singled. and stole second. Smith struck
out and Dominick, next up was put out
at first, base. Lauerman advanced ia
third on this play. and BRANDED made
first base when the catcher fumbled
the ball on his third strike and Lauer-
mann scored.
The score remained to l until the
last half Of the ninth inning. The
catcher fumbled the ball on the third
strike Of Smith, who started to first.
In making the throw to first the catch
er struck the runner with the bah,
which bounded into the outheld. Smith
continued to second and made third
when Dominick grounded out to the
third baseman. BRANDED was then
walked to first, and stole second while
the pitcher was holding the ball. ALI
son hit q slow grounder to the third
baseman, who made a wild throw N
trying to catch Smith at the home
plate and the runner scored.
In the Sunday game the locals play
ed a better game than the day before
and did not even allow the Colored
Gophers to score. The final tally was
3 to O.
Pete Newman did the pegging for
the locals and deserves much credit :
for the way in which the locals out
did their opponents. He struck out
nine men, allowed seven hits and
passed but one man. Nelson Tor tho
Gophers struck out two and allowed
six hits but did not issue any passes.
Little Falls started scoring m tne
third inning, when, with one man :
down, Allison got a single and advanc- |
ed to second on passed bail. Tanner
grounded out to short and Murphy, |
next up, secured three-bagger, scor-
in Allison. Ston was the third out and |
this ended the scoring until the sixth !.
inning. Tanner, first up, got hit by !
Stoll. The third and last score was
made In the seventh inning when !
BRANDED made first on an error, stole !
second, made third after Allison went |
out on pop to the infield and scored |
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10

friends. Nj. Green 1skurned home
sunday night but MS (lresa and son
VIII remain here for IN extended VISIT
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hippo and family
returned to their home at .Rarliagto tong
Iowa, Monday, after . visit + With
friends here. ~.
Miss Doris Mathieson returned Non
Day 70 Minneapolis, where she aktendRs
the university summer school. after 81
visit with her parents here ever the
Fourth. ~. ... I.
Albert Swanson Of Braiaeed s,,en.
Saturday with friends II this CITY.
The Misses Eva and Jeanette 6end-
ron spent the Fourth with frienus AZ
Brainerd. -.
Theodore Carlson spent the Pmarth
with friends atsRoyalton.
Harry Hamm has returned from Z,
business, visit in the twin cities a.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. A. Schnidt ana
little son returned Monday sy11lkinr,
from. Avon, where they spsat; the.
Fourth and Sunday visiting regativesk
and friends.
w. II. Cox and family and u. >An~.
derson Of Swanville spent tie Fourth.
in this. city.
Leon Brooks retursed aEDnaays
morning from TT. Ripley wAses he.
spent the Fourth and Sunday.
Albert Belanger, who Is employed,
ct Walker, spent the Fourth il. this:
city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10

and Mrs. 5. INV. Iakin won't = na,,; s,
Mondav 81 sauto,, Tor Wat ~ ~
home 81 the latter family.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. G. Davis and family.
went to- Mound. lake Saturday fol-. an.
outing. Mr.. Davis returned Monday
morning but the remainder Of the
family VII spend some tune at the
lake. s.. .. .ss
NJ: and q Mrs: Chaas e.: w. Renick o.
.u'l lo ~. znome eunoay evening,
80 $50. s.s.t ~ sno ao"e , q ~; hen-
80 M psi1 ~ - -. any naIs. fta e
M Ga.o1 -n9y go .sccomRanIeo y
sm ME- Lu - henls "no VIII VISIT q
Ion;. Gonarnn' ,va,+ - n;,,..no,;.
"a resnme 'rorir Nnndsv So. : !Sn-t
visit - Is. honoa 49, h..e : = - : '''o- :
Miss' Grace Burns Lax Monaav 81.
tarnnnn fnr : v;.;f' v . 1 .e1at;ne. =
Ra ,c vs. vs. 's .1'1 10'~e1ve0 -
& /. Gottstein: spent the Nourth and
Sunday, with his. family at sMiunea-.
polls, returning here Monday.
d Mise 5Raatr;ca Konchal ~ 1l;rro>.
polls: visited with friends here the
first. Of the week.
Forest Cary. left Monday for: 4 visit
with friends at st. Cloud and Ainnsa-
polls:
Mr.. and Mrs. I. "a Warren and
daughter Erma went to Mound lake
Monday N afternoon. They will spend
the summer there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dominick ana,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1914-07-10
sHE HAS A TON OF CHILDREN

Portland Oregonian: With 10 chill.
dren, whose weights total mo-e than a
ton, Mrs. John w. Laid Of Garfield,
Wash, who has been visiting here, has
claim to one of the largest families
in the Northwest.
The mother weighs l35 pounds. Her
heaviest son, 20 years old, weighs EOS,
and three others weigh 245 each. The
youngest child is 10, the oldest IS; and
the total weight of the 10 is 2085
pounds, an average Of 208. Her sons
are studentss at Washington college.