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

practic. The chiropractic aims to re-
move the causes to practically all
kinds of diseases. Their theory is
that ninety per cent of disease is caus-
ed by impinged nerves as they leave
the spine and by adjusting the sublu-
tated vertebrae nature is given free
play again.
In Willmar, Lewis E. Coss is the on
ly representative. He is a graduate
Of the Palmer School of Chiropractic,
Of Davenport, Iowa. This is the larg-
est school of its kind in the world and
they have in connection with the
school, one of the largest astrological
studios, the cost Of which has been
estimated at $4,000. Here also is
conducted the largest clinic in the
world, there being as many as 500
patients continually.
People should feel sure that they
are absolutely safe in placing their
confidence In man who Is gradu-
2ate Of 4 school of this size. Every
graduate ii required to do practical
work. before being granted diploma.
Practical experience is the important
uart an any education. and at the
Palmer School Of Chir0practic they
emphasize this fact very much. That
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
PEARsoN's ELECTRIC SHOP

Peter Pearson, who is proprietor of
the Electric Shop, has for many years
been known as an able electrician in
this community. For ten years he
was in charge of the Electric Light
Plant Of Willmar. For the last is
years he has been connected with the
electrical work.
He has very modern and up-to-
date stock in his shop on Litchfield
avenue, just across from the Willmar
Plant, with very complete line Of
electrical fixtures and other electrical
apparatus. He carries a very beau
tiful line Of decorated chandeliers,
globes and in fact anything that might
be desired in the way of electrical
goods. He does large business thru
out the county and has just finished
installing the new plant at Spicer,
Minnesota. He has also done the work
in some Of the larger buildings in our
city, such as the Kandiyohi County
Bank, Tallman's Garage, Handy &
Lewis Garage and many other public
buildings, as well as private houses
throughout the city.
During the three years that Mr..
Pearson has been In business for him
self. he has built up very fine trade
which is ever increasing. People like
to trade at this place on account OF
the pleasing way they are treated and
because Of the special efforts that are
made to satisfy them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
N. H. NELSON
Real Estate.

Since January list Mr.. N. H. Nelson
has become known in the real estate
circles Of our community. At that
time he began dealing little in
lands and improved farms and his
business has been growing so steadily
that he will now open up an office
here where it will be more convenient
for him to receive his customers.
He will open up after September
list and will be located on corner of
Fifth street and Pacific avenue. He
will have improved Kandiyohi Coun-
ty farms for sale at reasonable prices.
He will deal in land of the adjoin-
ing counties as well. At present he
has several good bargains and will
be glad to meet his friends as soon
as he has opened up his Office. Re.
Gently Mr.. Nelson made trip into
Iowa and looked over the northern
lands OF that state, making arrange.
ments with real estate men in many
counties to send land seekers to Kan
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
THE PLAYFoRD CEMENT sTAVE
SllO.
The PIayford Cement stave siIo.

When we think of the fact that it
is only 10 years ago that the farmers
hardly knew what a silo was, it is
hard to realize the proportions to
which the silo business has grown.
The silo is one of the biggest fac
tors in helping the farmer both to
market his produce and to make the
best use of his corn fodder.
The cement stave silo has every
thing in it's line beat on account of it's
indestructability; it will not warp or
dry UP; it is practically wind and fire.
proof. It is air tight and preserves
the ensilage for an indefinite time. 1t
requires no attention to keep it in
perfect condition. It is afpermanent
silo, actually growing stronger with
age. 1t is easy to erect and costs no
more than a good wooden silo. -.
In our county The Kandiyohi Coun.
ty Silo Company, of which Martin
Petersen is president and Lewis John.
son secretary, has been erecting the
above mentioned silos the present sea-
son and is doing q prosperous bust
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
sWENsoN & BAKER GARAGE
GARAGE

On South Fourth street in the Hal.
verson building is one of the neatest
little garages in Willmar. It is the
firm of Swenson & Baker, who have
been running an automobile livery
and a storage garage for about three
years and they have built up an ex-
cellent trade here. .--..-...~
A well equipped repair shop in
connection with the garage is ready
to serve all corners, and can turn out
the best Of work on any make Of
machine. Mr.. Swenson is in charge
of this department, while Mr.. Baker
superintends the three autos that are
kept constantly in the livery service.
The repair shop is equipped with all
the necessary appliances used in an
up-to-date garage. The Bartles gaso-
line and oils are handled by this man
agement, as they consider these the
best oils on the market.
The Swenson & Baker Garage Is
open night and day for business and
Is enjoying an increasing patronage.
Three employees are required to at
tend to every part Of the business.
The garage has q 40x60 semi-f1reproof
structure with solid cement floor.
This garage Is able to conveniently
and quickly take care Of the wants Of
the automobile owners Of our city.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

conducting one of the important gro
Gerry businesses of Willmar, at his
store two doors east Of the Tribune
Office on Benson avenue.
Groceries are an absolute necessity
to any community. In every CONNER
cial centre there is generally one gro
Gerry store which is spoken of as a
representative of it's class. The Strand
Grocery is truly representative Of
high class grocery store. The trade
is steadily increasing. People appre-
ciate the fact that sanitary methods
are the only ones employed here and
that every effort is made to please.
In addition to staple and fancy gro-
ceries as well as fresh line of fruit
and popular brand of canned goods,
this store handles the Never-rip Ov-
erals, canvass gloves and school sup
plies. Mr.. ]. C. Strand the proprietor
is thoroughly practical grocer. He
has a reputation for giving value re-
ceived in all his dealings with the
public, and his success is an assured
fact. ~" s...
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
CITY OFFICIALS.
Mayor-E. G.. Wellin.

Mayor-E. C. Wellin.
Aldermen-Bennard Benson, L. A.
Tjosvold, William o. Johnson, ]. H.
Martin, J. w. Kent, A. H. Sperry, G..
A. Erickson and o. A. Norman.
Municipal Judge-George Muller.
Street Commissioner-Peter Mel.
son.
City Clerk-Hans Gunderson.
Assessor-John Feig.
Supt. Water and Light Dept.-Will-
lam Larson.
Treasurer-C. w. Odell.
City Att0rney-R. w. Stanford.
Chief of Police-Alfred Gilbertson.
Night Patrolman-O. J. Westgard.
City Auditor-Albert Struxness.
Clerk of Municipal Court-William
o. Johnson.
Water and Light Commissioner.
S. Olson, president; Lewis Fridlund,
secretary; V. E. Fridlund, bookkeeper.
Superintendent, N. w. Larson; Engi-
neers, E. Westlund, H. T. Thostenson,
E. T. Kleve; assistant, Emil VAIL
strand; line foreman, A. Torkelson.
Board of Health-Dr. J. M. Rains,
J. R. Loney, G. J. Bjornberg.
City Dairy 1nspector-Dr. Peter
Nelson.
Fire Chief-C. c. Selvig.
Assistant Chief-Sivert Benson.
Library Board-L. O. Thorpe, presi.
dent; Mrs. Grace E. Virgins, secre.
tary; Mrs. Jessie Moore, Mrs. w. NJ
Chase S. B. OVale Rev w r. Pear.
son, Charles Johnson, Alton Crosby
and J. o. Estrem
Librarian Hanscom.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
OMAN MACHINE WORKS

A machine works which is assum-
ing major Importance in the manufac-
turing and jobbing industry of central
Minnesota is the local concern of
Oman Machine Works, Inc. This es-
adjustment manufactures gasoline en-
gines, does auto repairing and oxy-
acetylene welding. The concern began
business in 1907 with the firm named
Oman & johnson. In 1913 Mr.. Oman
took sole proprietorship and since that
time has been doing business as man
ager of the Oman Machine Works. #
The territory of this manufacturing
establishment has assumed consider
able magnitude, for they ship as far
east as North Carolina, and west to
Montana. One branch of the business
is the construction of private electric
light plants for farmers. Recently a
three horse power gasoline engine for
self binder has been put upon the mar.
ket, and is an efficient machine design:
ed for hard work in the minimum use
of gasoline. In addition, re-boring 81
automobiles and grinding of cylinders
is a specially in this shop.
In 1909 Mr.. Oman built the present
addition to the old building and now
has one of the finest equipped machine
shops in this part of the state. Every.
thing is up-t0-the-minute in design
and structure, and is run by gaso
line power. Mr.. R. B. Oman is a
progressive business man as we'll as
an efficient manager and has become
we'll liked on account of his fair and
square dealings.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
O. A. JACOBSON.
Wall Paper and Paints.

This is the age of specialization.
Every industry is being separated and
specialized upon, for in so doing the
man at the head Of the business is able
to give more of his time to one thing
and thereby becomes more efficient
and dependable in that line. This is
true in the wall paper and paint bust
ness as much as in any other.
Today many of our establishments
deal in wall paper and paints but as
1t is only one Of their side lines are
not always able to give the people the
best advice in regard to them. Wood
has characteristics as well as human
beings and each kind of wood calls
for a different application of paint
In order to know which is the best
paint to use on a certain wood we
should consult person who is thor
oughly versed and able to give the
right kind of advice. Such person is
Mr.. Jacobson. He has been in the
wall paper and paint business 10
years. He has the only exclusive store
In Willmar and carries a complete
line Of both Of these. Few towns be-
tween Minneapolis and Fargo are able
to boast of an exclusive shop of this
kind and the people of Willmar should
appreciate having one in their midst
Here you will be given the best advice
In wall papering and painting and you
can buy everything you desire, for he
has a large stock of paints and wall
paper which will suit the most partic-
u1ar house wife.
II you are figuring on doing any
work in wall papering or painting dur.
Ing your fall house cleaning it will
well be worth your while to call at
Jacobson's Wall Paper & Paint Store
on Benson avenue.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

really for the fitness of things? 1t
will pay you to consider the matter
when it comes to scientific horse shoe.
ing. You will want it done by some
one who will do it right.
Mr.. H. E. Olson is expertly~ skilled
in his business and is prepared to sat
isfy and to promptly execute that
which may be entrusted to him. He
will show the difference in price and
appearance, between skilled work
manship and cheap, shoddy labor. He
also does buggy and wagon repair
ing, plow work and all kinds of re-
pairing.
Fifteen years ago Mr.. Olson began
the blacksmithing work in Willmar.
About year ago he bought out the
Grue shop on East Benson avenue
and now has completely equipped
establishment, everything being done
by electric power. He aims to give
the most for the money and that prob
ably is an important factor in obtain
ing such rapid increasing patronage.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
LUCAS kNEsE
Pianos

"A retail establishment which is hav.
ing it's opening at the time that this
Industrial edition reaches it's many
readers is the piano store Of Mr.. Lu-
cas- Knese. This. gentleman is piano
man from Paynesville, Mimi, who
will have his headquarters here IN
Willmar from now on. His store Is
located near the Glarum Hotel, 3O8
Third street.
Mr.. Knese is probably the newest
business man which we have the.
pleasure to review. He handles the
well known Baldwin pianos and has
q very fine stock in the new establish
:ment.
Mr.. Knese is here to stay and he
deserves the patronage of our citi-
zens He is business man Of three
years experience in the piano BUSH
ness and he soon expects to have an
establishment that will be both the
pride Of himself and Willmar. We
take pleasure in introducing him to
our readers, and wish him success IN
the town which he has chosen for his
home.
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ready constructed and a number Of
orders are to be filed.
Mr.. N. r. SIMONS

Among the newest of our business
men who have engaged in the automo-
bile business is Mr.. M. R. Simons.
He is the agent for the Well known
Detroiter and Maxwell automobiles.
At his establishment at 307 First
street, Mr.. Simons has been doing
an extensive business ever since the
time he took the agency last spring.
Little need be said about; the De-
troiter and Maxwell cars which is not
already known to the general public.
Mr.. Simons is the first to introduce
the new 8-cylinder Detroiter in our
community. The most popular models
of this car are 1925 Eight and the
$985.00 Four. Probably one of the
most popular cars of the season is
the $655.00 Maxwell model which this
gentleman handles. In addition to
handling automobiles, Mr.. Simons car
ries good supply of tires and access
series, oils and gasoline. The Good
rich and Goodyear tires are his fav-
critics.
Mr.. S1mOns has been In W1llmar
for over Is years and is we'll known
as photographer. He previously
had his studio in the Carlson block.
His circuit camera he still retains and
by the use Of this modern machine is
able to take pictures up to six feet
long. Recently he photographed the
"Stavanger Laget," at which there
was an attendance Of over 1000 people
and he has the appointment to photo
graph the '.Hardanger Laget," which
will be here next month.
Mr.. M. r. Simons is known through
out the county as a good citizen and
an excellent business man and we
take pleasure in introducing him and
his new undertaking to the readers
of our Industrial Edition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

Photography is rapidly assuming it's
place as an art which is essential to
the commercial life of the modern
city. A photographer who has been
in Willmar for over nine years who
nows runs the largest studio in town
is Mr.. William P. Elkjer, whose es-
Establishment is over the Berkness-
Lundberg store, corner of Benson
avenue and Third street.
In his large comfortable studio,
lighted by skylight and equipped with
every modern appliance which aids
the skilled artist in controlling the
proper shades of light, Mr.: Elkjer is
turning out excellent work. Amateur
developing and charging and COM
mercial work is done by this gentle
man as well as high class studio work.
Everything from postcards to an
11x14 picture can be easily and quick
ly taken.
The most popular picture that the
Elkjer Studio has been turning out is
the sepias- brown toned finish
so. pleasing to the eye. The popu-
larity of this studio is easily shown
by the fact that last spring he handled
the work of three different high
schools and one seminary.
Mr.. Elkjer was for five years with
his brother in our city, two years at
kerkhoven and then nearly three
years ago he opened up studio at
Willmar. At present he is required
to spend three days every two weeks
catering to the trade of New London,
Raymond and Kerkhoven. Good work
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

and with it's two automobiles and four
good rigs will penetrate the most re-
mote corners of Kandiyohi county up
on moments notice.
In connection with the livery DR.. =.
Wanner, a graduate of the McKillip
Veterinary School of Chicago, is ready
to attend to all cases that come under
his supervision. He is a skilled prac-
titioner and is doing his best to make
both the veterinary and the livery end
of the business well known and re-
spected throughout our county. Mr..
George Wanner is Dakota man who
attends to the livery end of the bust
ness. Both gentlemen: are we'll known
and liked on account of their pleas
ing way of meeting people. =.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
III THE FAMOUS PARK REGION OF MINNESOTA

is why all their graduates are 90 sue
cessful after beginning practice.
DR.. C0ss is q postgraduate from an
other Chiropractic College and has q
P. H. G. Degree. Since his coming
here last October, he has come to be
we'll known In the social, az well as
business circles, enjoys q large pat
ronage. There are from eight to TWEEN
ty who come from out Of town and
remain here, to take his adjustments.
In addition to this he has q very large
local practice. II his increasing bust
ness continues to grow, it will not be
long until he will have to establish a
Sanitarium here. 50:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
HANDY 4 LEWIS MOTOR co.

This might well be called the auto
mobile age. Automobiles now are al
most as common as the Red men were
upon these prairies in the early pio-
neer days. With this great advance
the demand for efficient men becomes
great indeed. One of the garages of
this city who are representative of
their class is the Handy-Lewis Motor
Company.
They have q large building which
faces Litchfeld avenue, Benson avenue
and Sixth street. It is known as The
Modern, Fireproof, Family garage, and
it's floor space is 150x50, SO they have
ample room to store as many cars as
might come in. They have ladies'
waiting room which is nicely kept up.
They are distributors for the we'll
known Mitchell, REQ and the Overland,
and have placed many of these cars
throughout Kandiyohi county.
Their repair department has an ex-
cellent patronage. It is good plan to
deal with q firm of this kind, for so
few of us know the difference between
expert repair work and that slovenly
done. Both Mr.. Handy and Mr.. Lewis
are automobile men of a good many
years experience. Mr.. Handy worked
for the Fawks Automobile Company of
Minneapolis for many years previous
to his coming to Willmar. and Mr..
Lewis has worked in the Oldsmobile
Factory at Lansing, Michigan, so both
can be depended upon, and they can
be relied upon to place the trouble and
to repair it in a very short time.
Both members of the firm are known
as progressive business men and oc.
cupy prominent place in both finan.
cial and business circles among our
people. They have been here now
since 1912, and own: the building which
they occupy. For prompt and efficient
automobile service, they have large
stock of automobile supplies and &C
cessories and your every demand may
be satisfied, and your patronage is sol
icited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

magnificent hearses take care Of the
undertaking business of Willmar.
They also have a bus which ia
ready at any time to take parties on.
to the lakes.
One year ago the present managers
took charge of this establishment,
having bought out Mr.. Ed. Sander
son, and in the course of year have
built up large and prosperous bust
ness. Mr.. Mccormick is the manager,
and is an old hand in the livery bust
ness, although, during the five years
previous to his coming here, he trav-
eled out of Minneapolis. Mr.. Melon
aid has been in our community for
over 40 years and is well known thru
out the county. Both men are known,
as citizens, who take pride in the tow
N which they do business.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

"A progressive finisher has recently
been installed which insures the
highest class Of work on short no
tice. With this Mr.. Nelson can
handle all sorts Of work in the most
efficient manner.
In the time that he has been in our
midst Mr.. Nelson has made himself
very popular with the trade on
account Of his pleasing way Of meet
ing people and his conscientious
work on all Jobs given to his care.
We are glad to recommend him and
his business to the readers of the In
dustrial Edition.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
CRYSTAL eoTTLlNa WORKS
w. c. Kemp, Prop.

Do you know all you ought to know
about the -carbonated beverages that
you drink, or that your family drinks,
at home or elsewhere particularly
about what the children drink at the
soda fountain where so many of their
pennies go in hot weather? You should
know it you value your health and
their own-if you have any regard for
what is pure, clean and wholesome.
If the drinks you order bear the
name of the Crystal Bottling Works,
you can be sure that the refreshmen,
will not be only tasteful and sweet,
but absolutely pure; for this Bottling
Works turns out nothing but bever-
ages Of this sort.
Mr.. Kemp has been in this business
at Willmar for five years, previous to
that time he was a conductor. He has
shown his ability to manage manu-.
featuring establishment of this kind,
and has built up a very prosperous
trade. A year ago he was obliged TO
build the building which he now oc-
cupies and it is thoroly modern, well
equipped factory in every sense of the
word.
The machinery is the latest known
in this branch of industry. They have
an automatic bottle washer, three
browning Zone automatic) machines,
and a sterilizing machine. Their lab
oratory is clean and sanitary, so that
in mixing the drinks, there is no dan.
ger of contamination. The building is
"a two story one, with a basement, and
it is all utilized by the factory.
On account of their large capacity
which is approximately 1000 cases a
week, they are able to supply large
Wholesale trade, and ship fifty miles
in each direction from here. Mr.. Kemp
understands the business thoroly and
intends to manufacture a good quality
Of goods as fast as his customers de-
mand it.
Every bottle sterilized before refill
ing.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25

diyohi County to buy farms.
He also wishes all those to call on
him who have lands to list. Mr.. Mel
son has always been a resident of
Kandiyohi County, and is we'll known
throughout the community. We are
glad to welcome man of his charac-
ter to our business circles and wish
him great success.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
c. A. NELSON
Shoe Repairing

Nine years ago Mr.. C. A.. Nelson:
decided that Willmar was an ideal
place to establish q shoe repair shop.
Since that time he has been doing
q steady business and handles over
500 pairs Of shoes q month. His shop
Is located just one door east Of the
Willmar Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
Case Appealed,

The vets of this county have de-
cided to have the recent county op-
ton vote reviewed by the court of
last resort, and have appealed from
Judge Qvale's decision to the supreme
court, which will now be called on to
make the final decision. It will not
be taken up until the October term,
and decision may be delayed for
some time after that.-Litchfie1d
News Ledger.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
J. c. STRAND
Staple and Fancy Groceries.

In 1903 Mr.. J. c.: Strand and his
partner, P. r. Sletten opened gro
Gerry establishment in our city. "A lit.
tie over a year later Mr.. Strand took
Mr.. A. O. Borgard into partnership,
the firm becoming Strand & Co. Four
years later Mr.. Strand assumed sole
proprietorship and ever since has been
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
LEWIS e. coSs
Doctor Of chiropractic.

This is an age of specialties. Now
a-days sciences are being studied and
investigated all over the world. One
of. the late sciences which has already
done very much towards helping the
world in general is that of Chiro-
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-08-25
THE. MANNER y ! BROS. LIVERY.

Four months ago the Wanner Bro
theirs opened q livery on south Third
street, which makes use. Of both auto
mobile and the well known horse. This
establishment is open day and night