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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Opinions Wanted.

A little thought for others will soon show us the value of trfies in adding to the sum of human happiness. Don't we all appreciate what !" Alice in Wonder land called un unbrthday present? !" Don't we know the joy that comes by an unexpected gift, no matter how small it may be? I still hold in my memory box of fruit that was sent to me when l was marooned on mountain top, far from other fresh fruits than blueberries, the delight with which l unpacked and dis tributed the melons, peaches, and pears that the kindly thought of a friend had selected for me and shipped from the dis tant city. It was not the value of the gift from a money standpoint, but the fact that I had been remembered by one who held me in sufficient affection to take this trouble on my account
 l know woman who is noted among her friends by her thoughtfulness in these lines. She is not rich; she cannot make expensive gifts But she recalls anniversaries and shows her recollection by note; she bears in mind the friend who is away from home or who is im- mersed in housekeeping cares with few chances for variety and brightens life by cheery line, by snapshot. by an at tractive or amusing card by a cutting from newspaper, or some other trife which costs practically nothing beyond the thought that prompts it's choice and its sending
 Such consideration Is for those outside the home. Inside of it are even more op- portunities for the courtesies which help to grease the wheels of life.
 ' That blessed boy never forgets to close my blinds'' heard a mother say the other day of her son. and thought her adjective we'll chosen How many other" blessed boys and girls are there In our homes-some of them so well along In years that they seem young to none but those who love them most nearly who add to our comfort by their recollec- ton of trifies? It may not seem much to remember to close the blinds or to draw the shades, to turn down the bed or to make ready the pitcher of fresh drinking water, to see that the clock is wound or the lamp filled, that the fire is laid for morning and the supply of kindling re newed but if you will pause to reflect how it tires you to do those things for yourself when you are weary to the very bone, how gratitude fills your heart when you find the little duties done, the little cares swept away. you can form some idea of how much lies in your own power to add 10 or subtract from the comfort of others by your thoughfulness or careless ness in small things.
 How do the rest Of you feel about this matter? Do you agree with me, or doy you hold that l make trifles of too much inl- portanee? l would like to know whatny fellow housekeepers think on tie subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
No ! inc for Poliicness.

It was not new thing for me to be forced 10 stand in trolley cars while young men remained seated. Some time ago l learned that my gray hairs did not suffice to get me a seat, no matter how weary 1 might be, even though the per sons sitting were much my juniors and apparently in robust health. l had dis GOV red that some young girls were quite as likely to offer their place as any man, young or old-in fact, that those along in age were more to be depended upon than the youths or lads who had been fortunate enough to secure seats before I entered
 the car. But had thought that in pub lie conveyance one met all sorts and con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
WAS much interested in what you
 wrote about mother-love and feel that l-have few things to say which may interest NnlIr rea derS-

I WAS much interested in what you es | wrote about mother-love and feel
 that l-have a few things to say
 which may interest your readers.
 To my mind mother-love in gen eral can hardly be questioned. although many mothers love not wisely, but too well for the children's own good or the neighbors' peace. What think the ideal love IS the affection of the mother who is 8 big, broad-minded woman, who does all things for the good of her childrens s fu- ture, in making therh good, God-fearing men and women. 1ndulging children for the moments pleasure is not what l call real love, although it is the common kind. so far as my observations go.
 My own experience has been decidedly unhappy. When l read of what Skeptic said of older children being slaves to young babies, it took me back to my childhood and brought flood of bitter memories. l was literally slave to d puny baby brother four years my junior who was my special charge until death at six years of age. after sckly infancy My apron-backs were actually worn in holes from rocking him so much. In justice to my mother. let me say that her health was poorly, yet if she would she could have kept hired help. but she was so awfully particular that no one suited her, although 1t was my fathers wish that she keep someone to do the heavy work of the household.
 And We could have had happy. sweet little home. for I had a dear good father. , who was just the reverse of my mother.
 
 to us children, while mother scolded and cried. All her affections were lavished upon my eldest brother. There were only three children and l was on the cold edge q the home circle, and if 1t had not been for my father l would have been utterly forlorn. l may have been bad sometimes. but tried to do right and others outside my home liked me, while people who vis- tied the house thought was a stepdaugh- ter from the way my own mother treated me. In later years she said she loved us all alike, but that was not true. I felt the change in her manner the moment she spoke to me as l might have felt dash of cold water, while she was always kind and gentle towards my big brother. her first-born.
 
 this day l cannot love my mother as I feel l should The memory of my child ish griefs stands between us like granite mountain that I cannot destroy with any amount of reasonings or prayers, al- though have tried. Yet I have known many mothers who loved their children devotedly and toled for all alike. while was only kept at school until l was 13 and have had to teach myself most of the little l know. B. C.
 This letter is interesting. if only as contrast to the opinion held by most per sons of the relationship between parent (snd child. am inclinel to think that the poor health which the ecorrespondent says the mother suffered from was re- sponsible for much of the irritabiIity and lack of consideration she showed. <hl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Would Like Magazines.

The following three letter belong to- gether. since all ask the same boon:
 notice that Mrs. w. F. offers some magazines. I would like them so much, or if they are already disposed of do you suppose anyone else has some to give away? E. M. w"
 . notice very kind lady, Mrs w. F.. offering magazines. I am a girl of IT and I take great pleasure in reading. I haven't the money to buy books for my self and I would be glad to Have some of the magazines M C."
 have seen the offer of Mrs. W. ?. I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

love to read and am not able to buy. so 1 would like very much to receive the lit- erature offered. even although l cannot afford to pay the postage. r. C."
 The magazines asked for have already been given away when their requests reached me. I ann very sorry, but know the generosity of the Cornerites well enough to be sure that other periodicals will be offered to those who are eager for reading matter. I will be happy to give the addresses of these correspondents upon application
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

ditions and had supposed that when one encountered persons upon social foot ing, so to speak, a certain amount of cour- tesy might be expected.
 Along with my perception of fpy mis- take in this direction other points at tracted my attention e
 . do wish people would answer invi- tations more promptly!' complained a friend to me "I have invited several people here 10 dinner for next week and only two have had the decency to write and let me know whether or, not they are coming. It's a dreadful inconvenience to be held up in this way. If some of the guests must decline I'd like to know it in time to fill their places"
 Isn't that sort of rudeness very un- usual?" " l asked.
 Dear me, mol l wish it were, Matters have reached the point now when you may consider yourself lucky to get a reply of any kind in season to invite last min ute substitute No one seems to have the time to give to politeness any more.'
 l wondered, as I listened. what the of lenders against common courtesy-I had almost written common decency-fnd more valuable and important to put into their time than the performance of an act of consideration which has so much to do with the comfort of hostess who is also presumably a friend
 Yet the episode was really not surprs- ing. I have suffered many things myself and have known of other victims to the lack of courtesy ofinvited guests. Friends are asked to visit a country house at hXed oate and delay acceptance or rejec- ton unconscionably, although they must understand that when there Is only certain number of week-ends in a season 1t is essential to hostess to know pre- cisely what guests are coming or if they are not coming at all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

curing good home, but unfortunately C, T. J. gives no other signature and no information as to how to get in touch with her Under the circumstances she will have to keep her cats herself, l am afraid, unless on seeing this she writes to mo and tells me how to reach her In that case l will be happy to re- peat her offer and send her full name and address to any one who will inclose a stamp for reply
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

put together into quilt or cushions I hope the response to her appeal may be as generous as that which was made to to the other shut-in whose words of thanks l have given for the pieces offered and to which Mrs, A. $. Fl. makes refer- ence. had already been given away before her letter arrived. But l am sure tner+ are plenty more and l shall hope to hear from them before long. I know the gen erosity of our Corneritcs to the old the shut-iA and the lonely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
I'hanks for Tops.

Would you mind allowing me to thank the kind people who answered my re. quest for toys. books. etc. through the Corner? I have tried to thank every one as l have heard from them, but have been very busy of late and fear may have overlooked some one. lam most grateful to you for printing my re- quest and hope in the near future to be of use myself. M. R. S.-,
 Anotherletter of appreciation and grati- tude which l am happy to put here. Nothing shows more clearly than such words as these the help which our Cor ner sends in all directions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Lost Librarv in Fire.

Some time ago l wrote to you and told you of the loss by fire of my library and asked you if you would not make a mention of 1t in your Corner and in- quire if some one would not donate books and magazines for me to, start another library or at least have reading matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Requests Silk Pieces.

'' I saw a notice in the Corner of some one who had lots of silk pieces to give away, so am writing to you for the ad- dress. There Is an old lady in our fam fly who can't do anything much except little handwork and anything in the line of such pieces would be much appreciated. We would be glad to pay express or post are chargss MRS. A. s. H.
 Another old lady who wishes pieces te
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
To Clean Bankok Hat.

Will you kindly advise me what chem ical powders or other preparation may be used to clean a last years Bankok hat? A READER.
 It is not permissible for me to give the name of any proprietary preparation here, no matter how good it may be. Your best plan is to go to some trust worthy drug store and find out what pow der or liquid they have for cleaning hats and secure with it instructions for apply ing 1t. There are number of such mix lures on the market. and if directions for using them are followed the resultis usu- ally excellent. Or you may take your hat to professional cleaner who will do the work on 1t forta very small sum. Fifty cents is the usua eharge. believe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

Lcliers of Appreciation Help.
 Compared with neglect of this consid- eration the careessness or indifference which delays to write bread and butter letters " as an acknowledgment of courtesy after a visit. notes of congratu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

pleasure and profit to others less richly blessed than ourselves in the way of books.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
"Dealh Onlu c Dream '

would like to have the words of the poem, Death Is Only a Dream. have recently had a death in the family and my appreciation of the kincness of some one who would send me the words wish would be increased by the fact that they would help to ease the pain of my great loss. A. B.
 Only little while ago we printed here a request for the words of these same verses. l hope that both appeals will be answered soon and 1t will give me great pleasure to send the address of this ap- plicant to any one who can reply to it. If any words can help to lessen the suf- fering of bereavement am sure that our Cornerites will be eager to offer them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
FIopcr Beads.

read in a recent paper of the flower beads and wish to say that beads are made of flowers. apple blossoms. etc. just as rose beads are made. Some are salt beads and dough beads. composed of salt5 cornstarch. etc. Perfumes and dyes are used for the last and dyes alone for tie flower beads. Last winter bought some orange blossom beads which have received much admiration and thus far retain their perfume perfectly have the formula for rose, salt, and dough beads and the first can be used for any flowers as we'll as for roses. The flowers are ground through a very fine food chopper. I believe, or in some such way. l think that tincture of iron is used and this turns them dark. The dyes are used to give them the desired color have never made them myself. D. L. M"
 Another correspondent who claims that the real flowers are employed in making the beads! However. we have not yet had one to indorse the assertion made by some of the merchants who sell such beads that both the perfume and the color of their wares are natural and come from the scent and the hues of the blossoms themselves If such an one arises hope the full directions for the heads will como with the letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

DINNER. Chicken soup Ia left overl. Baked liver. Young onions. New potatoes. Sliced peaches and cream. Coffee.
 * < FRIDAY. BREAKFAST.
 Melons. Cereal and cream. Parsley omelet. Johnny cake.
 Coffee.
 Tea. LUNCHEON. Chilled sardines. Potato salad Ia left overI. Popovers.
 Honey,
 Iced tea. DINNER. Green corn soup. Fried soft shell crabs. French fried potatoes. Stuffed cucumbers. Peach Bavarian cream. < :t . SATURDAY. BREAKFAST.
 Berrles. Cereal and cream. Bacon and fried apples. Rolls.
 Coffee.
 Tea. LUNCHEON. Cold liver. sliced Ia left overJ. Stewed potatoes. ecalloped cucumbers Ia left over]. Hot gingerbread. Iced cocoa. DINNER. Scotch broth. Baked veal cutlu. Stewdd tomatoes. Mashed potatoes. olieed pears and cream. Co6oo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

for much of the tastelessness of life; it's presence gives zest to the most or'l,ia y and everyday affairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
Col Quilt Pieces.

"I want to thank through you the friends who have been so kind az to send me quilt pieces for my mother. We have received a number of packages and appreciate very much the generosity that has been shown. l: you wi.l send mS the address of D. M. Y.. who wishes cat nip. will send some to her for her kit ten. I would like to have . few of the magazines she has to give away. Also I would like to receive letters or cards from any of the Cornerites who have time to write to lonesome woman.
 q MRs. A. R. BE-
 Not often do have the. chance to print SO many letters of thanks in . day and 1t gives me genuine pleasure to do 70. ], regret to say that most of the uAga- zines offered by E. M. Y. have already been given away and she has been sup piled with catnip by another corresponds ent. The appearances of this letter may not only bring it's writer some of tho reading matter she craves. but may. | hope. procure for her lettnrs and car1s to cheer hor loneliness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30
FAMILY MEALS FOR A WEEK.

 SUNDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons. Cereal and cream. Broiled lamb chops. Corn mullins. Coffee.
 Tea. LUNCHEON. Chilled bouillon Stuffed egg salad. Baked beans. brown bread. Sponge cake. Iced cocoa. DINNER Vegetable soup. Roast lamb with mint sauce. Spinach. Boiled new potatoes. Lima beans. Peach ice cream. Coffee. * 'a MONDAY. BREAKFAST. Melons. Cereal and cream. Bacon and fried peppers. Rolls.
 Coffee.
 Tes- LUNCHEON. Baked bread and cheese. Potatoes mashed and Drowned Ia left overI Toasted brown bread. Blueberries and cream. Iced tea. DINNER. Lima bean soup Ia left over]. Cold lamb sliced la left overl. Spinach souffle la left overl. Spaghetti and tomato. Pears and peaches. Coffee.
 * i: TUESDAY. BREAKFAST. Berries Cereal and cream. Dropped eggs on toast. Blueberry cake. Coffee.
 Tea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-30

. OMETIMES I think that the small est things in life are almost more
 important than the large things. Perhaps it is because we meet the
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-12-02
MORE THAN FIFTY CASES ARE
NOTICED FOR TRIAL THIS
TERM.
INSURANCE CASES UP AGAIN
tHEILBoRN AND WIcHERsKI
u SUITS ON.


December 9Th, one criminal and 81 civil
cases have been noticed for trial. The
grand jury will meet at II o'clock
Tuesday and the petit jury has been
ordered to report for duty Wednesday
morning at II o'clock. The only crimi-
nal case was continued from the last
term. Of the civil cases 81 were con-
tinued from the May term. Eight of
these are road appeals and fourteen are
insurance cases. It is doubtful if any
Of these cases will be tried and it is be-
lieyed that nearly all of the other con-
tinued cases will not be tried at this term.
There are ten applications for citizen
ship, from New Ulm, 2 from Sleepy
Eye, 2 from Springfield, from Golden
and from Stately. These will be
heard Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
What viii make this term especially
interesting to the citizens of New Ulm
viii be the trial Of the two libel suits
brought by Ernst Wicherski against
Philip Liescb. As the answer has not
been filed in either Of these cases it is not
definitely known what the defendants
defense will be. Another case that will
prove of interest locally is the suit
brought by Mr.. Hebron to recover the
balance he claims due from the city of
New Ulm for work done by him in con-
n@tion with auditing the city's books.
| limits answer the City not only denies
Ftstfas they owe Mr.. Hebron anything
but seek to recover the sum of $lO20:32
already paid him. The City sets forth
the contract entered into with Mr..
Hebron, that he repudiated the con-
tract and failed to perform the work he
was to do hereunder and that the City
finally rescinded the agreement and that
the City was forced to secure the services
of competent accountants and that the
work done by Mr.. Hebron could not be
used by the new auditors and that it was
for that reason of no value to the city.
The city alleges further that Mr.. Hebron
represented himself to be competent
and skilled public accountant and that
in truth and in fact he was not COM
petent, skilled or qualified public accoun-
tant and that he prepared and submitted
a preliminary report which was incorrect
and not accurate in many respects and
contained misstatements of facts and
many erroneous conclusions and that
contrary to the wishes of the defendant
Mr.. Hebron disclosed the contents of
the report to a local newspaper publisher
and that the report was given publicity
in two of the local newspapers contrary
to the wishes and directions of the City.
The following is a list of the criminal
and civil cases noticed for trial at the
December term:
Criminal Calendar.
State of Minnesota VS.. Otto Schreyer.
Civil Calendar.
In the Matter of Proceedings to En-.
force Collection of Delinquent Real
Estate Taxes for 1907 in Brown County,
Mimi, State of Minnesota VS.. Henry
Steinhauser.
John J. Schmidt, Joseph J. Schmidt,
and Katharine Schrimpf VS.. Anna
Henry Schmidt, Wenzel Schmidt
and Annie Schmidt, his wife.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-12-02
FOUR MEN DIE IN SILO.

Four workmen met death in silo in
Ohio recently, from carbon dioxide gas
accommodating. The four men went up
the ladder of the silo to a door about
twelve feet up, and jumped down one
after the other to the silo about six feet
down. Five minutes after, two other
workmen following, found the four lying
unconscious. They were Immediately
taken out, but never regained conscious
ness. 1t seems the carbon dioxide gas
had accumulated during the night,
filling the silo up to the level of the door.
Farmers should take heed of this danger.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-12-02
NENNo LANDS REVENUE OFFICE

Ever since the appointment Of Ed.
Lynch as Internal Revenue Collector
for the State of Minnesota rumors have
been current that F. ]. Memo. of this
city was an applicant for the office Of
District internal Revenue Collector and
that his chances for landing the job were
extremely good. Several days ago Mr..
Memo received word to hold himself
in readiness to 60 to work December 1st
and yesterday he left for st. Paul,
qualified and went to work. It is
understood that he will familiarize him
self with the work at the main office and
then relieve Mr.. Humason, the present
incumbent. Mr.. Nenno may decide to
remove to Mankato where he will have
an Office in the Federal Building.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1914-12-02
ENDS OFFICIAL COUNT.

The report of the state canvassing
board on the results of the recent state
and congressional election in Minnesota,
has just been compiled and issued by
Julius A. Schmahl, secretary of state.
The report shows that Congressman
Winfield Scott Hammond of St. Paul
won the governorship over William E.
Lee of Long Prairie by a plurality Of
1854.
The following is the official vote on