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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

itary, "spick and span." It was eight
months ago that they bought out Mr..
T. ]. Logan. They have completely
remodelled the place, installing new
machinery and placing everything up
on an efficient working basis. Every
thing known to a modern up-to.date
laundry is found here including collar
ironers, managers, and everything is
run by electricity.
The Nelson Brothers are North Da-
kota men who have been in the bust
ness for over IL years and know how
to run laundry in the best way. In
the short time that they have been
here, they have built up large pat
ronage which is steadily increasing.
They are here to stay, and are striv-
ing for betterment every day. If the
work suits you tell others; if not, tell
US.
The Nelson Brothers wish to thank
the citizens of Willmar for the splen-
did way in which they have been pat
ronized, and they hope to merit con
tinued support in the future. Visitors
are always welcome at Nelson Bros.
Steam Laundry.
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CENTRAL MINNESOTA PRODUCE
COMPANY.
J. A. curran, Gen. Mgr.

A good idea of the proportions Of
the wholesale poultry and egg bust.
ness in this part Of the country can be
had from the business done by the
Central Minnesota Produce Company.
This concern does business OF from
5000, 100000 to $3.50, 100000 q year, and
1t has been established In our city but
q short space Of three years. Besides
handling an enormous amount Of eggs
and chickens, the Central Minnesota
Produce Company runs. creamery
which ships car load Of butter every
week. Cream is shipped In from all
over this part Of the state, and the
highest quality Of butter Is produced.
This Produce Company has capacity
OF 8 car loads Of eggs q week, and an
enormous business Is done along this
line.
Since the present manager took
charge Of the concern, an ice-cream
department has been added, and soon
Q modern cooling plant will be "a.
stal1ed. The plant IS located near the
Great Northern Depot where its haa
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
THE BOSTON CANDY KITCHEN

When we are buying candy or ice
cream we should always know that
it is pure and wholesome. For this
kind of candy and ice cream is per-
fectly healthful and will not bring any
after results. At the Boston Candy
Kitchen only the best in the way of
confectionery and candy is handled
and by trading here we can feel sure
to get only that which is the most de-
licious. .,.-.s.
They make all their ice cream in
their own factory and also their candy.
1t is noted all over this county for be-
ing very good. They also have line
of Scigars and tobaccos, fruits and can
died fruits. Their ice cream parlor is
very popular in our city and there are
always people in there buying their de-
ncious ice cream Great care is taken
in putting up the sodas and soft drinks
and has been recognized by quite a
number Of Willmar people. They are
able to accommodate from forty to fl
ty at one time. ...
At this Candy Kitchen only the most
polite service is rendered. A special
effort is made to cater to your par
ticular wants. Manager Borden has
been very successful in building up
nice trade and is always congenial to
his patrons. .s.: AZ.
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M. o. EIxEN.

Among the newest of our business
enterprises and probably the one
which is known very little about by
the majority of our citizens is that
of Mr.. M. o. Fixen, who about year
ago opened up his sign painting es-
adjustment on Third street. This
gentleman does all sorts of fancy
sign painting as well as pictorial
work. He is an artist who does all
his own designing and does work of
exceptional merit. Muslin and air
brush signs a specially.
Mr.. Fixen designs and constructs
all kinds of electric signs and is kept
constantly at work attending to this
end of the business. His sign board
work appears along the prominent
highways throughout Kandiyohi coun-
ty. With the fancy and pictorial work
the artist is materially aided by the
use of modern air brush outfit which
shoots a fine spray upon the canvas
or other subjects and makes possible
the finest of graduations in shading.
This establishment is the only one
of its kind in the city and has had
a very large patronage since it has
been in our midst. In the fall M.
Fixen plans to enlarge his establish
ment and obtain a front location He
will make himself more widely known
to our community by continuous and
intelligent advertising.
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p. e. PARsoN

For over twenty years those who
desire high class blacksmithing work
and horse shoeing have been well &C;
quainted with the establishment Of Mr..
p. E. Parson on south Third street. In
his large building equipped with ev-
cry modern convenience known to his
business, Mr.. Parson has been doing
a general blackgmithing and horse
shoeing work as we'll as running an
up-to-date wagon shop. !.
The highest class Of wagons and
sleighs have been manufactured by the
local shop. In recent years the sleigh
business is the most popular and quite
number of these winter carryalls are
put on the market yearly. Repair work
Of all kinds is specially with Mr.. Par
son who is skilled mechanic, as
well as q conscientious workman.
The p. e. Parson Blacksmithing
Shop is splendidly equipped. Here
can be seen In daily use the planer,
hand saw, circular saw, trip-hammer,
drill, and punch and shirl; everything
being run by electricity Two EN-
ployes are required to keep this shop
in running order. Mr.. Parson is one
Of our oldest business men and widely
known throughout the country. He is
we'll liked by all who do business with
him and enjoys an Increasing circle
Of patrons. ...s@ :.s3
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THORPE AND RYKkEN
Real Estate and Loans.

Messrs. Thorpe and Rykken, who
deal in real estate and loans, in the
Lewis Block, on corner 5th street and
Pacific avenue, are firm believers in
the value of farm property in Kandi-
yOhi county. They have lived in this
county for 43 years, so should have
some idea on which to base their con-
victions. They have been in the real
estate business for the last 16 years,
and have done very much toward
building up the county.
Besides dealing in improved farm
land, they also buy and sell city prop
erty, and do good business in farm
loans. They do large local business,
and not so much in other states, or in
the northern part Of this state, because
they are such boosters for our home
locality. They have listed farm lands
we'll improved, all the way from $50
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

derson, vice president, and Andrew
Bjorsell, secretary and treasurer. The
sales manager, Mr.. Chas. Wallin has
done much to make the territory of the
Company SO wide; it now includes the
entire United States, and orders for
the LITTLE OAK TRACTOR come in
so fast that no sales force would be
necessary. The concern is running at
full force day and night.
THE LITTLE OAK is not an as.
sembled machine. Every part of it is
built in the factory here at Willmar
The Willmar Tractor and Mfg. Co. has
splendid facilities for shipping, being
on the main line of the Great North.
ern railroad. The factory is very com
plete and can with little effort com
plete one tractor per day.
The managers of this manufacturing
concern have built up a business which
is growing rapidly. They are not on
ly business men of ability but boost
ers for a bigger and better Willmar.
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THE FARMERS RESTAURANT
K. M. kalbak, Prop.

One Of the best known restaurants
in our city is The Farmers Restaurant,
which has been in business in Will
mar for the last ten years. They have
a nice up-to-date establishment on Ben
son avenue, and can accommodate as
many as 80 people at one time.
: Their lunch counter is particularly
popular with the patrons Of this place.
Here are served up appetizing lunches,
very promptly, and it is very seldom
that you can go in here and not see
at least three or four lined up at this
counter. Meals are served at prices
that range from Is cents up. True to
their name, the Farmers Restaurant
caters to the trade Of farmers, and in.
deed, enjoys q large patronage among
them. It has come to be we'll known
throughout the county.
Mr.. Kalbak, who is the proprietor,
has lived in Kandiyohi county for 10
years, so is one Of our older business.
men. He has always given good serv-
Ice at his restaurant, and It. is q place
which deserves the patronage Of those
who are particular, and who wish to
be well served.
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sortment Of fresh cut flowers at all
times.


sortment Of fresh cut flowers at all
times.
The store and salesroom is on Fifth
street. Their greenhouses proper are
in the western part Of this city, locat-
ed on the State road. They have
two houses, each 100 by Is feet. Here
they raise all their cutefowers, bloom
ing plants, and vegetable plants for
setting out In the garden. in the
spring.
They make specially Of funeral
design work and make some very
beautiful and artistic patterns. They
also sell window boxes, which when
hung from porches, verandas, win
dows, etc, do SO much toward beauti-
tying the general appearance Of
building. They have fern-dishes with
small or large plants, which are very
suitable for decorating in banquets,
club dinners or any special occasion.
where decorations are needed.
The Willmar Green House is owned
by II. 3. and "A. ]. Croak. They bought
out Irving & Co, who started the bust.
ness IN 1905. two years after he Ind
begun and have kept the business M.
II hrst class manner ever since. ~,
are TO be congratulated upon their
|success n furnishing Willmaf upto-.
|date and e1ncient floral service.
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TRACTOR & MFG. CO.
The Little Oak Tractor.

II q e : & : - sf
The Willmar Tractor and Mfg. Co.,
which has been in our city but for q
year, is the successor to the Willmar
Machine and Foundry Company, and
the Humber-Anderson Mfg. Co., of
st. Paul. The factory is the largest
manufacturing concern in our city, and
is most famous for building the LIT
TIE OAK TRACTOR, one-man oper-
ated tractor which is winning wide
popularity over the country. This
tractor is the only one which has been
successful as a one-man tractor. Four
plows are attached directly to the pow
erful machine, and all the operations
Of running the tractor and raising and
lowering the plows can be performed
by the driver.
The machine is used for blowing,
threshing, roadwork and general haul
ing. Right from the start the Willmar
Tractor Mfg. Co. have had success
with the LITTLE OAK TRACTOR. 1t
is run by a 22-44-horse power engine
and can handle all kinds of farm work.
In addition to tractor manufacturing
this firm has the most complete foun-
dry in the Northwest, and can make
anything in the line Of castings. They
have their own pattern makers and
every piece of work is guaranteed.
Such work as ornamental electric
posts, catch basins, cistern covers,
window weights, structure steel, gal
vanized roofing, galvanized imitation
brick and stone siding; that can be
easily handled at their large foundry
on East Benson avenue.
In fact, anything in the foundry line
can be turned out here on short order
and prices will be quoted upon appli'
cation. Steel laths, corner strips
ridge rolls, plain or galvanized sheet
iron, steel ceilings, channel irons, an
gle irons and all kinds of structural
building material are both manufac
tured and sold by the concern.
The Willmar Tractor and Mfg. Co.
is a local establishment of which Will
mar may be proud. The officers are
J. A. Anderson, president; Swan An
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the display and storage department
will be on the main floor. Here also
will be the Offices. Mr.. Benson ex-
poets to fix up display room which
will show up all his goods convenient
ly to the public. When he has COM
pleted, this front window will be one
OF the most attractive in town.
He carries complete plumbing and
beating line including bath tubs, sinks,
lavatories, bath room trimmings,
wood and iron tanks, engine supplies,
we'll castings, water and steam goods,
sewer we'll and gas pipes, in fact what
plumbing fixtures demands may be
purchased here. He installs heating
systems and has built up large trade
in this branch of the business by u.s.
ing the celebrated Spence or Arco hot
water boilers.
He employs men most of the year
round, and does work not only in this
county but in the surrounding terri
tories. At Granite Falls he has con-
tract for plumbing and heating work
in the new post Office building which is
being constructed there. At that place
also he has the work in a $4,000 resi-
dence which is going up as we'll as
numerous contracts in the city. He is
very active person in the plumbing
and heating business and gives per-
sonal attention to all work. His strict
adherence to commendable business
policies and courteous treatment with
whom he comes in contact has made
for him host of friends in prosper.
Gus business.
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NELSON BROS. STEAM LAUNDRY
If we were asked to name one OF
the most beneflcient and essential in

If we were asked to name one OF
the most beneacient and essential in
stitutions In the world today we
should unhesitatingly answer the mod
ern laundry. The modern laundry Is
not the result of fad, it is the sign
of the progress Of the times, big con-
tributer to the evolution Of civiliza-
ton, q factor in the sum of human hap
piness, sanity, sweetness and light.
Blue Monday was until very recent
ly q disagreeable day. Everybody
washed on Monday. You lived whole
day under cloud of steam and under
an atmosphere of soapsuds. Thanks.
however, to the ingenious equipment
and scientific methods introduced by
laundry machinery and laundry own
ers, blue Monday is becoming rapidly
a thing Of the past.
The Nelson Brothers Steam Laun.
dry is certainly doing their share in
keeping the community clean and san.
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The local concern has a storage cap
acity of $4,000 kerosene and gasoline
and $4,000 Of automobile oil. Seven
employees are kept constantly at work
here and two on the road, as we'll as
the tank wagon man at the various
stations.
The officers of the Bartles-Scott Oil
Co., are: w. E. Scott, president and
treasurer; G. L. Mcclure, secretary
and Joseph Bartles, vice president.
Mr.. Scott is one of our younger bust
ness men who is full of progressive
ideas. He has placed the Oil Company
upon sound financial basis, and is
always ready to back anything which
has the interest of Willmar at heart.
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struction of this building. 6
The front is finished in rough brick 6

struction of this building.
The front is finished in rough brick
ofsvarious colors, and the interior is
finished in a lighter color. The audi
forum is 70x40 and 26 feet high. To
make the audience more comfortable,
and better able to see the stage, an in
clined floor was built on which is fas-
tened 500 opera chairs. Throughout
the entire building the equipment is
thoroly modern.
The projection room which is used
for moving picture machine is the lat
est thing of its kind and is absolutely
fire proof. This place has proven very
popular with the moving picture goers
of Willmar, and every evening they
show varied program, and put on
features from time to time.
Mr.. L. M. Crosby, who is the mana
ger, is doing everything in his power
to conduct an up-to-date house, and
that he has been successful is shown
BY the crowds that nightly attend his
theatre. .1...5
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every convenience in its facility for
shipping. The highest market price
is paid for all produce thus forming
a most convenient and desirable outlet
for all Kandiyohi farmers products.
Mr.. ]. A. Curran, the general mana
ger, has had over 81 years experience
in the business and is running the
Company upon a strictly conservative
basis. Eighteen employees are re-
quired to handle all the business. Mr..
Curran is not only an efficient bust
aess man, but booster for the inter-
ests of the city in which he has chosen
his residence.
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e
latest box candies are to be found
here. Also q line Of cigars and school
supplies are carried here. The White
House Confectionery has its own soda
fountain and ice cream parlor, and it
is doing q large business In this line.
They are especially noted for their
roasting machine, and have fresh
roasted peanuts every day as well as
pop corn. It is the only machine Of
its kind in town, and has liberal pat
ronage. Mr.. Hagen who is the pro
prietor has made many friends on ac-
count Of the service given. A child IS
given the same consideration as the
grown-ups. He we'll deserves the sue
cessful business which he has built up.
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3. BENSON
Plumbing and Heating.

Among those who are well known in
business in this county. Mr.. B. Ben
son stands in the foremost ranks. He
has been in this business for 10 years
and has enjoyed his share Of this bust
ness during that time. 1t has been in
creasing SO steadily that here recent
ly he was obliged to put up a new
building In which he Is now located.
This new building occupies the same
site as the old wooden building that
he was in at first and is modern in
every way. The dimensions are 26 It.
by 60 It. with two stories and the base
ment. In the rear there is large
garage which he will have for person
al use. This is large enough to &C.
commodate two machines. Upstairs is
an eight room modern fiat. The base.
ment is to be used for work shop and
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

garage and livery form one of the most
essential parts of our organization.
The Garage Willmar, which was op-
ened by Mr.. Ed. O. Nelson last March,
is doing it's full share in making the
wheels Of commerce run smoothly day
and night. ... -
The proprietor has been in the gar
age business for over three years and
is a skilled mechanician, as well as an
efficient business manager. Repairing
and livery work is the major part of
the establishments business. A com
pletely equipped filling station is at
the service of the many patrons. Stan.
dard Oil Company's oils and Napoleon
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

nifcent plumbing and heating estab-
lishment, which is able to take care of
every job that Willmar may afford.
They have branch at Browns Valley,
Mimi, which takes care of all the
business in that vicinity.
They do everything in the plumbing
and heating line, no job is too large
or too far away. They also carry a
complete line of plumbing accessories
and supplies, all Of which are of the
very latest types.
They have been very successful in
getting some very large jobs in our
city. Among the most important of
these are the following: Kandiyohi
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

a wide territory, and tank stations
have been established at Clara City,
Benson, Morris, Appleton, Graceville,
Paynesville and Glenwood. Oil is ship
ped to Cokato on the east, to Brecken-
ridge on the west; south to Pipestone,
and north to St. Cloud.
The Bartles-Scott Oil Co. handle
oils, gasoline, kerosene, and all sorts
of lubricating oils. The pride of the
Company is their high grade kerosene.
They alone can offer to the public 81
test kerosene. Bartles Ruby Oil,
Northland auto oil and Northland
greases are the most widely known
products handled by this Company.
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D. ELMO
JeWeIer.

Jewelry stores play an important
part in the industrial life Of CONNER
cial centers. For their business of sell
ing and repairing watches is an abso-
lutte necessity to the community. By
time we reckon everything, and it IS
necessary that we have the correct
time. At Elmquist's Jewelry Store are
sold the well known Hamilton Watch
es, which statistics show to be used by
66 per cent of the railroad men of the
United States.
At this store can be found com
plete line of everything that pertains
to jewelry. They sell the Wallace sill
verware, and have beautiful stock of
hand painted china, and cut glass, and
an exceptional assortment of fine
clocks.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

Mr.. Elmquist has been proprietor Of
this Jewelry Store for IA years; prev
iously he was located on corner Ben
son Ave. and 4th street, but now &C.
cupies the building ON 432 Benson Ave.
where he has been for eight years.
During his career as a jeweler, Mr..
Elmquist has always been a pleasant
gentleman to deal with, and he aims
to give good goods at prices that are
right. .-
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oils are the favorites of the Garage
Willmar. The Federal and Goodrich
Tires are kept constantly at hand.
In short time the present manager
hopes to enlarge the Garage Willmar,
and will shortly become agent for a
we'll known automobile. Although It
is young concern, it's future promises
to be linked with that of the CONNER
cial life OF our city in way which will
be beneficial for both Mr.. Nelson and
the city Of Willmar.
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County Bank Building, Masonic TEN
pie, Central School Building, Osmund.
sons Garage, Dreamland Opera House,
Kandiyohi County Court House, and
many other large building jobs as we'll
as the work on score of residences
turnout the county.
Mr.. ]. H. Virgins is the active man.
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WlLLMAR OPERA HOUSE.
L. N. Crosby, Manager.

Willmar is fortunate in possessing
q fine opera house. This is located on
Fifth Street between Litchfield and
Becker avenues. 1t is very pleasing
structure and since its construction it
has added greatly to the improvement
Of our city. It is 10 feet deep and AZ
feet wide. The stage part in back is
So feet wide. Careful designing and
good taste has been used in the con-
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to 500 per acre. These are very de-
sirable and handy to market.

to 500 per acre. These are very de-
sirable and handy to market.
Both Messrs. Thorpe and Rykken
have been connected in the official cir
cles Of Willmar. Mr.. M. O. Thorpe
was at one time Register of Deeds
here, and for Is years held the office
as Treasurer for the Willmar Semi
nary. He has always been booster
in our community. Mr.. X. T. Rykken
is q director of a mutual insurance
company, and the treasurer of Beth
5esda Homes. For conservative advice
In matters pertaining to real estate,
It will be worth your while to call up
on Messrs. Thorpe and Rykken. On
account of their long residence here,
they know the county very well, and
their advice can always be depended
upon. .
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. Miss Hazel Ho1mgren Of Brecken-
ridge arrived last Friday for q visit
with the Misses Clara and Gerta Ras-
mussen. @s$.5
and Mrs. Anton Bake and
daughter left Saturday morning for q
weeks visit with his parents at Am
cry, Wis. 81 5.5....s5
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] ]. Il. VIRGINS COMPANY.
Plumbing and Heating.

This business was established in.
1890, and grew steadily from the start.
It was Incorporated in 1914. with the
following officers: ]. H. Virgins,
NJ. s. Sanderson, treasurer;
w. D. Virgins, secretary. The bust
ness was first started in small build
ing on Pacific avenue, but five years
ago they were forced to build their
present building, and now have a mag