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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Efficiency Commission Drafts Law.

The Efficiency Commission APP
pointed by Gov. Eberhart to work out
:, plan for a simplifed and more
business-like form Of state govern
saent has finished it's work. Definite
shape has been given the efficiency
commissions plan by putting it in
the form of a bill. I'VE do not offer
8 treatise on good government" says
Chairman Craig, but concrete
measure 2 It is ready to be adopted
if It Is satisfactory to the legislature
o. am ended If that viii make it-more
satisfactory.
The measure will bo fca,.y TOR con-
sideration ty members Of the legis-
lature as soon as it comes from the
printer. There will be time enough
for the members to get acquainted
with it. to form their own opinions
and to be prepared for consideration
OF it when the system begins.
The general outline is pretty we'll
understood: One state administration
instead of multitude of separate
governments, one control Of finances,
the merit system throughout. The
measure now submitted follows with
cut any essential changes, the out
lines contained in the commission IS
preliminary report. 81
To put it into bill has involved a
study Of thousands of provisions of
law which have been checked over at
least three times. The last check
was by Francis B. Tiffany, well
known to all lawyers as the editor Of
the compilation of the general sta
trstes of 1913.
Whatever else is true, the measure
as it now stands is complete, con-
sistent and comprehensive. With that
before them to work on, the new leg
islature, whether this plan is adopted
as it stands or modified, can produce
a law that will be likewise complete
consistent and comprehensive.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
An orn;thetoatea.. Curiosity.

Jane Ann had called, on her after
noon out. to see her friend Matilda.
The latters mistress had just pur-
chased IL parrot. and dane. Ann was
is very sensible" she said; you kin
learn them anything | used to work
for a lady that had a bird in a clock,
an when it was time to tell de time OF
day it used to come out an say
Cuckoo jest as many times as the
time was" 80 long. You don't say
So said Matilda incredulousIy. "Yesw
replied Jane Ann. And the most
wonderful part was that it was only a
wooden bird tOo!" London Globe
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
A PROCLAMATION
President Wilson Designates Nov. IS
Thanksgiving Day.

LAY fE-
"By the President of the United
States of America.
"A Proclamation-It has long been
the honored custom of our people to
turn in the fruitful autumn Of the
year in praise and thanksgiving to
Almighty God for his many blessings
and mercies to us as a nation The
year that is now drawing to a close
since we last observed our day of ma
tional thanksgiving has been, while a
year of discipline because of the
mighty forces of war and of change
which have disturbed the world, also
"a year of special blessing for us.
ut has been vouchsafed to us to
remain at peace, with honor, and in
some part to succor the suffering and
supply the needs of those who are in
want. We have been privileged by our
own peace and self-control in some
degree to steady the counsels and
shape the hopes and purposes Of a
day of fear and distress. Our peo-
pic have looked upon their own life
as nation with deeper conpre-
hension, fuller realization of their
responsibilities as we'll as of their
blessings and a keener sense of the
moral and practical significance of
what their part among the nations of
the world may come to be. "
"The hurtful effects Of foreign war
in their own industrial and CONNER
cial affairs have made them feel the
more fully and see the more clearly
their mutual interdependence upon
one another, and has stirred them to
a helpful cooperation such as they
have seldom practiced before. They
have been quickened by great NOR
al stimulation. Their unmistakable
ardor for peace, their earnest pity
and disinterested sympathy for those
who are suffering, their readiness to
help and to think Of the needs of 9TH
as well as to the world.
1'Our crops will feed all who need
food; the self-possession Of our peo-
pic amidst the most serious anxieties
and difficulties and the steadiness and
resourcefulness of our business men
will serve other nations as we'll as
cur own.
'"The business of the country has
been supplied with instrumentalities
and the commerce of the world with
new channels of trade and inter-
course. The Panama canal has been
opened to the commerce of the ma
tons. The two continents of Amer
lea have been bound in closer ties Of
friendship. New 1nstrumentalities of
International trade have been created
which will be also new instrumentali-
ties of acquaintance, intercourse and
mutual service. Never before have
the United States been so situated
for their own advantage or the adj
vance of their neighbers or SO equip
ped. to serve. themselves and mankind.
"Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Viii
son, President of the United States
Of America, do hereby designate
Thursday the twenty-sixth day of
November, next, as a day Of thanks
giving and prayer and invite the peo-
PIE throughout the land to cease from
their customary occupations and in
their several churches and places Of
worship render thanks to Almighty
God. @t
-, Woodrow Wilson,"
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Short Stories.

Turks now tolerate portraits.
Prophets are predicting a cold winter.
The coast Of the state of Maine was
at one time lined with volcanoes.
The Arabs were the first to use
orange blossoms as bridal wreaths.
WITHSTAND coast. in the antarctic re-
gions, is said to be the windiest in the
world.
Vacuum carafes, permanently in
stalled in tie rooms of new hotels, will
disband the "ice water brigade
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Steenerson Expresses Appreciation

Steenerson Expresses Appreciation
for the Vote in the Ninth District.
To the People of the 9th Congress
sional District:
AS the returns indicate my re-elec-
ton to Congress by large majority
/ take this opportunity to tender to
the people my sincere and grateful
thanks for this evidence of their con-
tinued confidence and esteem, and to
assure them that this appreciation of
my efforts to serve them in the past
will be an incentive to highest effort
ir the future. Respectfully,
H. Stevenson.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
~ - s.. ,;v7. s. So -

The community that pulls together
is the community that get ahead;
while the community that is divided
lags woefully behind. The town
where the citizens pull one way can
get improvements that alarger town,
but divided, can not secure Let US
cultivate the communistic, get-to-
gether spirit and our city, our COM
ty and our state will benefit thereby.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Science. Siftings.

The pulse Of a horse is a little more
than half as rapid as that of Il man.
According to Il German scientist, hail
stones are formed by the electricity of
the thunlerstor,ns which they accom-
pany.
Distinct traces Il light have been de-
tected in the oce.In ut depths OF more
than 5000 feet by an English oceano-
graphical expedition.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

The dreaded foot and mouth dis
ease which made its appearance at
the Chicago stock yards few days
ago and against which drastic quar-
antine measures have been taken by
state and federal officials, threatens
to paralyze the cattle business of the
whole country.,It is to- be hoped that
the strenuous efforts put forth to
stamp out the disease may succeed.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Men are discovering in the red light
OF war. that many things which they
considered permanent and immutable
are nothing or the sort.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

A state of neutrality requires only
that every man shall attend to his own
affairs and respect the rights Of his
neighbOrS to do the same thing.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Said a foolish young man from Traes:
Z "A hat store before me see. =
1t is only a stride, -. ~
So let US so inside.
I must buy new cap for my knee
Cincinnati Enquirer
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

The way merchant ships are already
passing through the Panama canal fur
ther confirms the. conviction that it is
filing a long5felt, want.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Mr.. Carnegie spent enough money on
peace palaces to be Dardoned for ex-
pressing some indignation in regard to
the way The Hague has treated him
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

The government has issued new
charts showing the approaches to the
Cape Cod canal. and foreign govern
ments can buy them if they will
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

We thought music was the only uni
versal language. But how about the
roar OF the cannonand the wall OF the
widow and orphan?
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

A. manufactures is making gloves
with coin pockets in the palms. A
one armed man is going to have fine
time getting at his change.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Whether the British American peace
centenary plans proceed or not, it is
becoming evident that l,llpnt was an
unfortunate choice for the central
celebration
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

This is the first time on record that
Latin America was RS anxious to do
business with us as we are to do busi-
ness with it, * 49,,
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Senator Sundberg Extends Thanks.
Sundberg Farm, Hallock, Mimi.


November 10, 1914.
| wish to express my sincere
thanks to the people of Marshall, Ro-
seau and kittson counties, who stood
by me in the legislative fight and in
support of the principles for which
they knew have stood. Though
We were outnumbered at the polls,
yet ! will always appreciate the 10y
al efforts put forth by host of
friends and good citizens in the three
counties. 1t matters not SO much
what man succeeds: but great deal
whether right i. principles prevail.
Yours for. the success of clean, honest
politics and good. government.
-. -. B. E. Sundberg.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Redd-Did you notice how high Miss
Fussanfcather held her nose when rid
ing in her new automobile?''
Greene-Sure, she was sitting right
over the gasoline tank Yonkers
Statesman.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

There are to be some more new foot
ball rules this year, but even the
changes may not make the reason for
football clear to some people
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Those Dreadnoughts and super
Dreafnoughts and other terrible ships
or war appear to be having fairly good
luck IN keeping out of each others
way
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Her Lack Of Tact.

Miss sonlsby has not a particle Of
tact !
What has she done now ~
The other evening when Mr.. Jag
giles. who is notorious for not paying
his debts. asked her to sing she went
to the piano and sang Trust Him
Not. Pittsburgh Disnatcll
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Source q. His Talent.

That bic tinancier boasts that he
can take every mans measure.
That's because he began life as a
tailor's assistant. Baltimore Ameri-
(.an
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Magistrate-You are charged with
voting three times, madam. What is
your plea?
Suffragette (indignantly)-The idea!
Womah's pleading days are ended,
thank heaven!-Puck. 49,.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
Domestic DIALOGUE.

Wife 'icily,-- You needn't speak to
me for a month. Husband Then you
expect to have finished talking by that
time?
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Since war has slipped the tether
And thrown down the pasture bars
They even blame the weather
On the faroff planet Mars.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

The little bits o. red bugs must
Have wise old ones to teach 'em, Z
Else, how do they know how to bite
Where people cannot reach EN-?
Houston Post
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11
WEEKS TO CHRISTMAS
Buying Presents EARLY Helps
EVENT Dull ~;

$50 Jack Hanson has married Miss
Colder"
Yes, ard | was mighty sorry to
see it"
Sorry? Fof her sake or his!''
"For mine. | wanted her."-Boston
Transcript.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Money does not bring happiness al
tho many people believe that it does
Yesterday William Sauntry, mil
lionaire lumberman and miner, COM
ritted suicide at st. Paul hotel.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Il never feed tramps .atsthe door,.
That's all right. lpa'aill: serve. it in
the dining room. amt Particular
Detroit Free Press. s. ~.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Is Mrs Babbles a gossip?'
well" replied Miss Cayenne, II
won't exactly say she is a gossip, but
she isn't any news censor Washing
ton Star.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

: Let's have a more attractive rule!
Wen lend such interest to the school
And such sincere devotion win
That boys will beg to be kept in: -: {.
Washington Star.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Whenever joke the butcher he's
AS silent as clam, -
And every time I get his goat
He makes me pay for lamb.
New York Mail.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

First Student Tin a burst of admira-
tionl-Professor Gabby is wonder as
a linguist. What tongue hasn't he
mastered? Associate Professor (dryly)
His wife's.-B Baltimore American.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Eat girls are said to be good na-
tured.'
Take my advice, old man. and marry.
a thin one. They can fasten their own
waists up the Pittsburgh Posi-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

II you Judge things by their titles
You are apt to come to grief.
Just for instance, there are few things
Longer than lawyers "brief."
AE-zF -T1Icn -
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

he that lives with cripples learns to
limp George Herbert.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

THAT rich old miser's doctors despair
about lis recovery 5;..ssS 8
Humph! His gay young = VII.
doesli' t. - High Lite. s*st2s 3''sti,,
= .S1elST Z. zzsszEs .-s.:... I'D sSs s;
she was SO kittehisli lie crown,sd -,
Her with his name, the pup, -
And after they We're wed he found
That kittens will grow up
-Yonkerse Statesman.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1914-11-11

Woodrow Wilson,"
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29
MEN AND WOMEN OF AFFAIRS.

Mr.. Burton or the Burton FuDIlSn-
ing Co., Of this city, is compiling a
brief but complete and comprehensive
history of the institutions, associa-
lions, societies, and clubs of Greater
Kansas City, that have for their pur-
pose the betterment and general up
lift of the Colored race. Emphasizing
the struggle they have had in the
building and maintaining, the efforts
being made, and the results that are
being obtained in every phase of
humanitary and philanthropic efforts.
The history of each institution or
association will be written by the
man or woman whom is deemed best
equipped, by association or knowledge
of the subject, to give the desired in
formation.
Following is a partial list, with the
name of the writer of the article
Garrison Square, by R. E. L. Bailey;
City Hospital, by VIM. ]. Thompkins
NJ. d.; Douglas Hospital, by S. H
Thompson, M. D.; Wheatley-Provident
Hospital, by j. e. Perry, M. D.; Y. M
C. A., by R. B. DeFrantz; Y. w. c. A.
by Mrs. Lydia C. Smith; Kansas City
Medical Society, by G.. w. Brown, NJ
D.; business League, by F. j. Weav
err; Western University, by Prof. H
T. Healing; Schools of Kansas City
Mo-, by Prof. G. N. Gresham; Metho
dist Churches, by Rev. William H
Peck; Baptist Churches, by Rev. Sam
uel w. Bacote; Episcopal Churches
by Rev. E. s. Willett; Federated Clubs
of Kansas City, Mo-, by Mrs. M. A
Bailey; Federated Alumni, by Mis-!
Anna Jones; Hold Carriers Hall, by c
H. Harris; Domestic Science il
Schools, by Mrs. Fredericka d. Perry
Domestic Training in Schools. by Mrs
T. w. II. Williams; South Side Dal
Nursery, by Mrs. J. Alternately; st
Simon's Nursery. by Rev. E. s.. VIII
lett; Working Girls Home, by Mrs
L. A. McCampbell: Old Folks and Or
phans' Home, by Victoria e. Overall
Others will be added as writer's ar,
obtained.
In addition to the historical fea
ture. which will be p~rofusely illustrat
ed, will be a brief biography with POI
trait, also picture of the homes o
many prominent men and women o
Kansas City. The title of this wor
will be, Negro Men and Women O
Affairs of Greater Kansas City. an
Kansas City. Kas.," and will be a worl
of art in every respect.
Our people are being interviewed l
regard to their biographies by MI
George w. Little. the well known 81
%licitor and magazine promoter of thi
city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29
CARD OF THANKS.

To my many friends and relatives
for their sympathy and kindness to-
ward me while in the hospital and the
floral offerings which were beautiful;
also my physician for his skillful and
medical aid in my early recovery; and
my nurses, who were perfectly lovely
to me, / feel grateful to one and all
and to the Almighty above because
am living. The Weaver Floral Co. de
livered some of the freshest flowers
have ever received. / also wish to
thank the Kansas City Sun for the
notices Of my condition from time &c
time.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29
PALMYRA. MO.

Sunday was a glorious day at Bethel
A. NJ. e. Church, being Quarterly
Meeting. Rev. r. L. Beal, P. E.,
preached two excellent sermons,
Amount raised $3.50. Miss Pearl
Sparks has returned from Keokuk. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Davis, Mr.. Jas.
Howell and Mrs. X. A. Smiley have
returned from the Grand Lodge at
Keokuk and report a pleasant session
-. Mrs. Rilla Williams entertained
at supper Friday, Mr.. Roy Smith, Mr
and Mrs. VIM, Nasemore of Chicago
. Miss Lena Lewis of Hannibal
who has been visiting Miss Bertha
Sandridge. has returned home. Mr.
Roy Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Base
more, after a pleasant visit with theil
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, lefl
for Chicago Saturday. Mrs. JESSIE
Smith and son and Mrs. Bertha Car
ter and son, were in Quincy Saturda.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. cambridge il
have moved to Hannibal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29

Mrs. B. F. Wilson of 1900 Paseo,
writes from Chicago that she is hav-
ing a delightful visit and will leave
September l for the South and East
to visit relatives and friends. She
says hat there is no paper that she
has been able to read that compares
with the Sun and sends the following
catchy little poem to the paper:
Oh the Sun, the dear old Sun,
But not the one that shines,
The papers like it's Editor,
It's right up with the times.
I'm going South in a day or two,
But l shall not go to stay,
And l want the pleasure Of reading
the Sun
While l am far away.
I've taken the paper eight long years
And I'll take it eight years more,
Fir / never saw a paper grow
AS this one has, before.
Yours for the race,
MAMIE B. WILSON.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29
VINE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

Sister Gertrude Tibbs is still i'm
proving. We hope she will continue
...Sister Nicy Cuby has been i'll, but
is somewhat better at this writing.
Mr.. NJ. w. Hill and daughter visited
Jonesboro, Ark, where he purchased
IS acres of land in the st. Francis
River Bottoms. He expects to cult
vate 20 acres next summer and re
ports a pleasant trip. The Kansas
City Sun is in great demand at this
Church. -. Morning and evening ser
vices we're very poorly attended Sun.
day on account of the intense heat
and rain. DR.. T. H. Ewing is suffer
ing from blood poisoning as a result
of being filmed by a fish. DR.. Lam
bright lanced his hand and he is much
better at this writing. Don't fail tc
hear Brother d. w. Ross lecture next
Sunday evening at the B. Y. P. U
Subject, The Bible In Its Making
Brother Ross has but few peers in Bi
BILE work. Come and hear him at 5:9(
Sunday evening.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29

Dancing lessons taught at Armory
Hall every Saturday night. We teach
all the latest dances. VIZ guarantee
that everyone will learn who takes an
interest in dancing. Class from $3.50
to 1880. Price 25 cents. Private
lessons from $50 to $3.50. Price so
cents.
MRS. JAMIE WHITE, Instructor.
MISS KATIE ANDERSON,
Mr.. GEO. DARNELL,
MIR. ALBERT THOMAS,
PROF. FRANK 5UcKNER,
MR.. EARL THOMAS,
Assistants.
Bell Phone East 3o9R.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29

The Criterion Theatre is putting on
a most pleasing and entertaining bill
his week in addition to the Negro pic
lures which are pronounced by all the
pest ever shown in this city. Under
the management of Mr.. Homer b. Rob
erts, this theatre is obtaining its for
mel prestige and glory and is being
crowded nightly by the best people OF
the city.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-29

The Colored Presbyterians of the
city are invited to attend services at
Fourteenth and Michigan next Sunday
at II a. m, 8 and 1880 p. m. This
church property was purchased from
the Seventh Day Adventists by the
Colored Presbyterians. We hope to
have a large attendance at these meet
ings. The pastor of the church has
just returned from his Presbytery,
which convened at Hartville, Mo,
about a week ago. The next annual
session of the P~resbytery. will convene
at the Colored Presbyterian Church of
this city.