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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
Maurice |. Flagg On "Town and
Country Life" Before Triple Convention

what we call nature. II seems to be
always pleasing. Il satisfies US. we
are happy, we like IL. Let US study
these principles for Just a moment
and apply them to the problem Of
furnishing a home. The fundamental
nature principle Is fitness TO pur-
pose. You see this means efficiency
and that conforms my definition of
art. Even a single tree is fitted TO
q definite purpose and its organism
produces a supreme expression OF
art 1t is nicely balanced and all
the parts related. Study the growth
from the base TO the apex of the tree
and you will find a wonderful grada-
ton from large to small. the limbs
in quite the same manner all radiate
from the main stem, and even to the
leaves you will find the veining sug-
gests and re-echoes the main struc-
ture Of the tree, All parts are fit
ted to n definite purpose. They are
all members of txe same family.
Have you ever noticed that an oak
leak looks like an oak tree? Why
shouldn't IL? You will find these
principles apply to home decora-
tions and home furnishings. For
example: Houses are made to live
in with some degree OF comfort. We
retire to our homes from the busy
outside world to enjoy peace and
quiet. Why should not things be
harmonious and contribute to this
purpose for which We have created
homes. Let us take a single room.
The floor OF that room should be
perfectly fiat. Why cover II with car
: pets? Rugs are more sanitary. The
, rugs should not have floral designs.
! No one likes the suggestion of tread.
! ing on flowers. Then, again. the
! floor Is made to walk on and the
moment you place 4 rug or carpet
! on the floor which, suggests a third
! dimension, you violate the purpose of
the floor. The same thing Is true
about wall papers. Designs OF roses
and peoples are bad. Oftentimes the
color OF wall paper makes nervous
wrecks of people. What chance has
! a picture on a wall when the wall
paper Is so fragrant that II comes
out and hits one In the face. Furni.
ture should be simple and useful. III.
ted to purpose namely, to use.
Town and country life is fun.
damental problem. II Is unques,
tionably. and without a doubt. a
problem OF the conservation OF Min
nesota's greatest resource-her PEG
pie. II has many aspects OF which
have only touched upon few. The on,
thing We should always keep i'm mine
! Is that environment plays a strong In
fluence upon the character and wei
fare OF people: that unless VIC
, achieve, an equilibrium OF the prac
tical and aesthetic In our everyday
life. we are not developing eff
cient citizens who will be able Il
meet the demands of everyday III,
and get the greatest amoun. OF
happiness from them. This is q
problem which the state art com
mission has been dealing with for
the last few years and one which
Il Is hoped. will demonstrate that
art has, in reality. much great
err and more potent influence than
Is generally assigned to IT,"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

Following is the address ON
Town and Country Life delivered
last night by Maurice ]. Flagg, d.
rector of the Minnesota state art
commission, before the triple con-
vention:
Town and country life concerns
everyone OF US" said Mr.. Flagg.
1T is fundamental problem OF
living, not as isolated communities,
but rather as communities which
are interdependent and related one to
the other. Town and country life
is problem OF efficiency. Eli
cheney, not in the sense OF directing
our every effort toward the So
called practical problems. but rather
that by such effort people in gen.
eral may experience the maximum
of happiness. In this respect the
problem of town and country life
is primarily an art problem, for
art means, In its true sense. sys.
| tematized and organized knowledge
I'm order to secure efficiency and
| II embraces any worker In any
| field whatsoever whose motive Is to
| increase the beauty of life and liv-
ing and whose efficiency Is his
particular art Is such that he de-
liyers the goods Art is unquestion-
| ing and whose efficiency in his
ably practical problem. II Is essential
| &. ,tyhfn "
cannot conceive of human better
ment These specialized phases OF
| human endeavor. such as painting,
| architecture, sculpture and the like,
sphere. Art has to deal with selection
organization, based upon elements Of
! fitness, unity, balance. harmony and
rhythm. with a view toward Ell
cheney. The last named product
efficiency-is the equivalent OF
what the artist I'm his fine arts calls
expression. The industrial organi
ger. the physician, the surgeon, the
engineer, the farmer, who are al
working toward the highest posi-
bilities of efficiency, are artists.
ITO govern a city well. to order
a house beautifully, or to build M
an industrial unit of tremendously
related workers in order to achieve
q maximum of efficiency under q
condition of welfare TO the indiyid
ual as well as to the community
needs art and artists. The life Of
the individual is complete in il.
efficiency and happiness only II
so far as II Is regulated by prin
ciples of artistic ethics, and mel
and women can be and ought to b,
I'm their own life-artists. The on,
aim OF the greatest thinkers an,
doors at the present time is to in
crease the efficiency and happiness
of life and II Is no more possibl,
to eliminate the aesthetic phase o
that which has to do with the beauti
full, and hope for a successful sc
luton of democracy. of success, o
expression, of happiness, than It
TO hope to drive six-cylinder auto
mobile with sawdust as fuel.
There has been more or less Q
mysterious atmosphere surround
ing the word Art. Many people ar
of the opinion that art has to d
solely with the painting OF picture:
/. the making OF statuettes, the cor
coction OF prettiness as related I
feminine attire and whatnot: that tn
artist Is a longhaired individual VIII
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

tend the Tetrezzini-Rufro recital there
this evening.
G. +. Grannis Of Vernon Center is
in the city to attend the conven-
ton.
]. ID. Ludlow of Rushmore was I'm
the city today to attend the conven-
ton.
Miss Elizabeth Hughes went ca
New Tim last night on n profes.
sional visit.
AIRS. Frank CIaguc of Redwood
Falls is the guest Of her brother,
Attorney Miles Porter. today.
Waseca Herald: Mrs. Frank Land.
hammer and little daughter OF Man
kato spent the week end at the home
OF the formers mother, Mrs. W.. z.
Kreutzer.
ID. E. Walker. c. L. Kennedy. r. L.
Soaring and F. A. Fisher returned
last night from st. Paul where they
attended the grand lodge sessions OF
the Masonic order.
Fred Snyder, proprietor of the
Frederic hotel at st. Paul was I'm
the city today attending the big
convention. Mr.. Snyder was once
proprietor Of the saulpaugh at Man
kato.
Mrs. Ella Wilkes has returned to
the city accompanied by her mother.
Mrs. ]. w. Wilson OF WATERFOWL.
s. d.. who will spend the balance
of the winter with her daughter.
Mrs W. Seamans.
City Engineer Blomquist returned
today from Sioux City. where he has
been looking over the concrete pave
ments of the city. together with City
Councilman Gerlich. Mr.. Gerlich
viii return tomorrow morning. Mr..
Gerlich and Mr.. Finley were shown
over the pavements OF the city In
an automobile by F. g. Smith. the
Sioux City engineer. They found
that the concrete pavements had
been giving more satisfaction than
any other kind. Such pavements are
laid on grades OF ten and eleven per
cent. The surface is gritty so that
there Is not so much slipping as on
other pavements Expansion joints
ere made at intervals OF twenty-five
feet with felt paper and asphalt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
From Fridays Daily.
Coina Abroad.

Minneapolis Journal: Miss Maud
Hart OF 905 West 'Twenty-fifth stree!
win leave next week for Europe
where she expects to spend about
six months. She will sail on the
Canopic from New York on Satur.
day January 81 for southern Europe
and will meet Miss Emma Soboni
the miniature painter, who. as will
be remembered visited in Minneapo'
lis last summer. Miss Hart will
travel in Italy before she win go to
Munich where Miss Soboni is al
preseDs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
NewIywed's Given surprise.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Carter were
surprised last evening at the home
OF Mrs. Carriers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank jefferson OF Belgrade.
Thirty-two friends from Mankato,
Judson. and Hebron were present
and gave to Mr.. and Mrs. Carter a
beautiful chime clock. The young
men of the party took oysters with
them and an oyster supper was
served. Mrs. Carter was Miss Irene
Jefferson and was married to Mr..
Carter last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

J. A. A. Burnquist. st. Paul. lieu
tenant governor. win again be can
didate to succeed himself. Mr.. Burn.
suIst said today that no would soon
Gle for tho nomination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

A. J. Busch and sor, Henry, re-
turned this morning from California
Miss Jennie Tegner and Miss Mamie
schippel are IN Minneapolis to at.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

by about twenty friends ut her
home on Minnesota street, last night.
the day being her birthday. A very
pleasant evening OF games and cards
was enjoyed and nice refreshments
were served. Mrs. Powers received
a number OF pretty gifts from her
guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

number OF pretty gifts from her
guests.
Teacher Given Surprise.
Miss Jones of Lake Crystal was
honor guest ut a party given We'd
resday evening ut the home OF Will
liam Miske in Beauford township.
Twenty-Five guests we're present and
enjoyed an evening of games and
dancing. A nice luncheon was also
served during the evening. Miss
Jones is teacher In Beauford.
Feather Bee.
A feather bee was given at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bartsch
of Spring Island last evening
Mr. and Mrs. Bartsch raise very
fine geese and the fortyAive guests
helped strip the large feathers.
They enjoyed delightful time.
Elks' Dance.
The Eiks will give their next
dance on the evening of Febru-
airy 6.
Knights of Pythias installed the
following officers last night. A. r.
Suttan, elloreommander: ID. NJ.
Jones. vice-chancelIor: G. l.. Gull.
GRANDSON. preIate; C. E. Phillips, keep.
er OF records and seal; J. G. Tegner,
master OF exchequer; J. r. Bowen.
master Of finance; DIR. w. II. Bed.
wall. inner guard. Past Chancellors
J. r. Bowen and J. b. Richards were
elected delegates to the grand lodge,
with Past Chancellors Elmer Glenn
and w. III. Rabe as alternates. Two
candidates were initiated into the
rank of page. Plans are being made
for the Pythian Golden jubilee. to
be celebrated in February. A large
number OF Pythians from Mankato
expect TO attend the district conven
ton to be held in Fairmont soon
The local lodge has experienced q
remarkable growth during the past
year and indications point to con
tinuation of interest in Its work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30

sirthdsy Surprise Party.
Mrs. Ray Powers was surprised
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
Interests Of Asrieulturists.

mo policy should be adopted
which does not primarily consider
the interests of the agriculturists
but IL the interest OF the agricul-
turist and the automobilist can be
shown to be and Is one. then let
no prejudice deter either from con-
graduating the other that expedi-
ency justifies and commands their
cooperation. No fortunate and ia
vored class should enjoy a bene-
fit that Is not and cannot be shar-
ed BY the toilingmasses. nor should
demagogy for It's own tempo
rary advantage be permitted to
foist upon Us a policy Of waste
and extravagance. the chief result
OF which may be to delay the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
The Great Argument.

The financial Is the great arsu
ment in favor of enduring and syste-
matte road building for 1t, includes
all others. First of all there Is the
elimination of waste-waste In the
unintellIgent or improper use OF
moneys spent In building and main.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-01-30
Feather Bee.
EIks' Dance.

The Elks will give their next
dance on the evening of Febru.
airy 6.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
Announcement for Sheriff

| hereby Announce my self a
candidate for reelection for the
office of Sheriff of Ben Hill Coun-
ty subject to the white primary to
be held on April 1st. If | am
reelected to this office will en-
deavor as | have heretofore done.
to fill the Office and transact its
duties to the best of my ability.
striving always to be fair and Just
to everv man regardless of his
station in life. have appreciated
the confidence reposed in me by
the people and if again honored
with the position | will continue
to strive to be true to the trust. |
will be glad to see every voter and
have candid talk with reference
to my views on how the office
should be conducted and how |
have tried to conduct it.
If elected my Deputies will be
Messrs G. f. Dixon, M. D. Young
and j. B. Roberts.
Sincerely Yours,
tip. W. H. Fountain.
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For Representative

hereby offer myself a candidate to
represent the County If Ben Hill in the
ncxt Georgia Legislature. will appreci-
ate the support Of all the people, | prom
se if elected to perform the duties of the
office to the best of my ability. promise
If elected to abolish the office of Roads
and Bridges of this county created last
year.
| further pledge my self to abolish the
City Court of Fitzgerald this county and
establish in its stead [tri] or quarterly
term Superior Court. favor the enact
ment of a law that will place the County
officers upon a salary, especially those
officers. who receive fee for their ser =
vices, making them render a monthly
report to the Commissioners of Roads and
Revnews Of all their transactions.
favor sufficient salary as an induce
ment to make it worth while for compe-
tent person to aspire for the office. |
promise if elected to do all can for the
interest of the tax payer. Lets cut ex-
penses. Let's have the required Legisla-
ton that will Lower our taxes. A dollar
saved will be dollar toward the support
of our home and the improvement of our
property.
Respectfully,
Wesley r Waller
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Tax Receiver

| hereby announce myself candidate
for the office of Tax Receiver of Ben Hill
County subject to the primary to be held
April list. have had three years ex-
perience as assistant to the present re-
ceiver and feel fully competent to take
care of both the office and the interest of
the tax payer. will appreciate the sup
port of every voter and if elected will
surely perform the duties of the Office to
the best of my ability.
Respectfully yours.
F. E. D. Paulk.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
70 the Voters of Ben Hill County:

To the Voters of Ben Hill County:
hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection as Solicitor of the City Court
of Fitzgerald. subject to the Primary to
be held April lst. have thus far served
my first term in manner which trust
meets with the appreciation of my fellow
citizens, to-wit, with an eye single to
duty, economy and the public safety and
welfare. If elected, it shall be my pleas
ure to maintain the same standard with
out partialty to any man, and | shall
always feel sense of the deepest graft
tude to the people of Ben Hill County for
their support and approval.
Respectfully,
L. w. II. Horne.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
Tor Tax Collector.

| hereby announce myself can
dldate for reelection to the office
of Tax Collector of Ben Hill Coun-
ty subject to the white primary
and if elected will fill the office to
the best of my ability as l have in
the past. Thanking the voters for
past favors | will appreciate their
support at the coming primary.
Yours very Truly,
Fred NJ. Graham.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Clerk of Superior Court

| hereby announce myself candidate
for Clerk of Superior Court Subject to
the coming primary. l will appreciate
the vote of every voter and promise, if
elec.ed,I will attend to the duties of the
office in a satisfactory way to all concern
ed. Thanking you in advance for your
vote and influence.
Yours Truly
J. R. Horton.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Tax Receiver

| hereby announce my candidacy
for Tax Receiver of Ben Hill coun-
ty subject to the white primary,
date to be ordered later. will ap-
preciate the support of every vo-
ter, and will be glad to meet them
and outline my views on this i'm
portant matter. My promises will
be few, but if elected, l promise
to serve every voter alike, with
special favors to none.
Respectfully,
George DorminY.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
Announcement For Sheriff.

TO THE VOTERS OF BEN HILL co.
| hereby announce myself as a
candidate for the office of Sheriff
of Ben Hill County subject to the
White Primary.
If elected, the oath of office
prescribed by law will be my
guide. | promise an ECONOMI-
CAL administration.
Yours Respectfully,
R. L. Duckworth.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Tax Collector

| hereby announce my candidacy
for Tax Collector of Ben Hill
county subject to the action of the
white Primary. The continued
support of my friends and the
help of all voters will meet with
the same hearty appreciation which
| have felt in the past. If elected
to the office to which | aspire |
shall strive to prove worthy of
every citizens vote cast in nv
favor.
Yours Respectfully,
13-tf-.p w. B. White.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
Rural School Commencement

The program committee of Rural Schools Commencement
exercises met at the Office of the Leader Saturday and
completed the details for the April 2Sh and Doth Cold
Medals will be given the successful Defamation a
Spelling, ESSAYS, Culinary Dept science SEWING and
Fancy work. Mathematics Penmanshp and Music Second and third
prizes will be provided for. maxine the hest ro
tonae in identifying their school grounds will be
twenty Eve volume library by the Enterprise beautiful
banner will be given the school, which has the largest percentage
chden attendance the exercises the Cnr
of Commerce The teachers displaying great activity in the rural
schools and will make occasion remembered The medals
exhibition at Russell Bros dewey and number of the
local people have already selected their design and will do
this week
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Solicitor City Court
J. R. Horton.

To the Voters of Ben Hill Co. Georgia.
| am candidate for the office of Soil
citor Of the City Court of Fitzgerald, a
the coming primary to be held on the lst
day of April next. have a lauditable
ambition to serve the people of this Coun-
ty in this very important Office. If elect
ed promise to administer the affairs of
the office, fairly, honestly, and economi-
cally. | shall never knowingly commit
an official act that will cause one NOM
ents regret on the part of those thus
honoring me.
Yours very truly,
E. Wall
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Surveyor

hereby announce for reelection to
the Office of County Surveyor of Ben Hill
County subjsct to the white primary, and
if elected will try to fill the office to the
best my of skill and ability.
Yours truly,
Oscar Baron.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
Respectfully,
Wesley R. Walker.
f or Solicitor City Court.

At the request of a great many citizens
of the County, l hereby announce my
candidacy for the office of Solicitor of the
City Court of Fitzgerald, subject to the
white primary to be held in April, and if
elected, will faithfully and fairly perform
the duties of the office. will appreciate
the support of the voters.
J. w. Haygood. D
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Commissioner of Roads
And Bridges

hereby announce myself candidate
for Com. of Roads and Bridges subject to
the coming Primary. If elected l shall
endeavor to conduct the affairs of the
Office to the bsst interest of all the tax
payers.
will appreciate your vote,
lt-aw-p. F. M. Malcum.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16

Clerk d. w. NJ Whitley the first purchase one of inc
GOLD medals for the country school and will give his
or he best Consolidating School districts the county,
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16

Notice to Attorneys and administrators
BEGINNING November 1913 all legal notices paid for
advance the law conemplates.
Leader Publishing Company.
October 1913.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16
For Clerk Superior Court,

hereby announce for reelection to the
office of Clerk of Superior Court of Ben
Hill county, subject to the primary called
for April lst 1914.
Very Truly Yours,
D. W. M. Whitley.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1914-03-16

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The Washington times., 1914-05-26
Francis X. BuShman Wins
Ladies' World Contest

The Francis Y. Bushman, leading
man in Essanay's Eastern Stock Com
pany, has been announced as the win
ner of the Hero Contest" which has
created nationwide interest through
the columns of The Ladies World. The
winning of this contest entities Mr..
Bushman to play the role of John De-
lancv Curtis in ''One Wonderful Night"
which is to be produced in motion pic
lures. This part is Just the type that
Mr.. Bushman delights in playing. as the
character is a typical young American.
1t was at Camden. n. J., that an Es-
sanay producer happened TO see him. He
saw the great possibilities in the young
actor and Immediately communicated
with him in regard to becoming a pho
toplay star. His stock engagement
closed that Saturday night, and Sunday
Bushman was on his way to Chicago to
play leads in the Essanay Eastern pro-
ductions. Wednesday of that week
found him playing the role of a con-
vict in Lost Years" His employers
were more than pleased with his work
in this picture. and in the ones follow
ing he continued to improve. His un-
firing efforts in working to get the
correct interpretations of the characters
he was given to portray. combined with
his stock personality. made his rise to
stardom very rapid