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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01
WARREN SHEAF AND ITS EVOLUTION
(By JOHN A. MONGER. }


There has been advanced step covering city and
county building since 1890 that the Warren Sheaf,
under it's masterfu head John P. Mattson it's editor
and publisher, has not been identified with. It has
been quarter of century's BATTLE first to exploit
the fertility of the soil of the Minnesota Red River
Valley Of which Marshall county is the most fertile
spot in the big crop section then it took years to ed
ucae the doubling agriculturasts of the eastern and
middle states, who renters land-hungry, but
who could not be weaned away from sections where the
soil less fertile and the opportunities not so
plentiful, being also during all this time consistent
and persistent advocate of diversified farming. This
and has been accomplished by the Warren Sheaf
as is fully exemplied by this great issue, covering
1876 columns twenty-sx pages, educational issue
covering not only the of Marshall county but
the great State of Minnesota and the counties of the
Red River Valley which have become ar-famed the
bread and butter section of the world This great
terprse not undertaken for the dollars that
in it; its ambition broader and higher; it had for
its purpose the advertising of this pregnant Valley to
the andhungry the farm homeseekers of the states
of Iowa. Illinois, Kansas Nebraska and other states
and it is with modest pride that able tell
thousands of readers that this issue will visit the
homes Of the agrculturasts in these they
may have the whole truth, and nothing but the TRUTH
concerning the lure of opportunities that await them if
they select farm home in Marshall county. No
other plant outside of Crookson and Thief
River Falls had the equipment to produce such an
edition and it should prove the GROWING ambition of
Mr. John P. Mattson it's editor, roundup to his
of thirty years Of journalistic work in the often
times hankess task of educating his readers up the
full standard of what opportunities in waiting
for those who would stand at the mast in season and
out of season, for the development of their chosen
section, Marshall county. Mr. Mattson has seen his
work bear abundant fruit his pioneer associates having
become wealthy from the fruit of his BRAIN while his
is the modest portion of almost lifes work
The Warren Sheaf AS A Newspaper.
The Warren Sheaf established in 1880 by A.
Dewey, relative of Amira George Dewey In 1886 it
was purchased by John P Mattson, and H. E. Mussey,
but in 1890 MIR. Mattson purchased his partners
interest and the paper has since been his sole property
Today it is the best equipped newspaper
plant in Marshall county, being equipped
with the Mergenthaler typesetting machine uptodate
newspaper and job presses, and folding machines, all
electrically operated making it complete newspaper
job prntery and bindery under the supervision of A.
E. Mattson, as business manager and foreman; A. W.
Mattson local editor; Edgar Mattson, linotype oper
ator O. A. Forde ad and job man, Ivan Munro, press
man; and Oliver Madison, clerk and superintendent of
mailing department. besides other employees under
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01

THOMAS KEEFE, CITIZEN AT LARGE.
The changing scenes of life in this mans history &
has thread of romance running through it. mats
i've of the county of Tipperary, Ireland being born
there on May 8, 1866, at the age of seventeen he
packed his belongings and with Irish thistle as
walking stick sailed for New York Harbor He was
alone and frendless but with his native w.t. honesty
and frugality his capital and with the everpresent
essence Of youth circulating through his veins there
was not cloud on the horizon His sojourn in the
great city short, he travelled to Chicago,
where he had uncle who was operating lumber
yard, and where he found his first years employment
and accustomed himself to the shifting scenes Of
American life. The lure Of metropolitan life did not
impress him and he drifted to Pierce county, Wis
consin, where he found work in the lumber camps
teamster and logger which occupation he followed for
many years throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota
During this period he saved enough money send for
his parents, that they too might enjoy the breath Of
freedom, free from the turnois Of home rule and
English tyranny. In 1890 Mr. Keefe turned his at
tention to farming, locating three miles east of this
city, where he remained down to 1895. He was then
appointed Street Commissioner and Chief of Police OF
Warren where he served with distinction, always be-
ing stcker for law enforcement, which gave him
standing and popularity with those whose opinions
worth while In 1904 he appointed State
Boiler Inspector under Governor John A. Johnson
where he remained for years In 1909 the Dem
ocratc party looking for standard bearer to
for Sheriff, popular man. and selected Thomas Keefe
and Notwithstanding his nationality in county
whelningly Scandinavian, and running against John
soren, popular member Of the county board, he ran
within eight votes of nomination. which proved his
high standing citizen and taxpayer In 1912 he
again appointed Chief Of Police and later laid
aside his star and billy, when he purchased the Wind
sor Hotel in April 1914 the leading hotel Of this
ton Of the Minnesota Red River Valley, the head
quarters of travelling and tourists alike. The
Windsor is the American plan at $500 per
day The billoffare is par excellence, the rooms are
well furnished with the ceanest of linen, the only
drawback being, the lack of modern building and
this is not Landlord Keefes fault, as he is willing
nay anxious to give the travelling public better ac-
commodations.
Mr.. Keefe is the proud possessor Of "Mago" reg
stered standardized trotter, with mark Of 2:30.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01
A Big Business in a Big Location.

In the matter of handling farm
machinery to supply the wants of
this section of the Minnesota Red
River Valley tributary to Warren,
Lundgren, Wittensten & Co., es-
tablished in 1888, are the leaders
in this big business in this terri
tory. This firm carries everything
in the machinery line for the cul-
tivation of the soil and farm man
agement. In their warehouse,
substantial brick and stone struc-
ture, size 30x210 feet, is carried
the stock covering everything that
the tillers of the soil can use in
the line of labor-saving machinery,
including International, Hart-Parr
and Universal tractors, which are
becoming a part Of the up-to-date
farmers equipment.
In addition to the parent house,
there is a branch at Alvarado on
the 500 Line, which was establish
ed ten years ago, iii order to bet
ter take care of their increasing
trade in that section. The trade
zone of the main house at Warren
extends on the West to Oslo, East
twenty miles, North to Argyle, and
fifteen miles South, giving it a
very rich territory.
Lundgren, Wittensten & Co.,
to better finance their business in
1902, Incorporated it for $4,000,
while their personal responsibility
reaches six figures.
The personnel of the firm con-
sists Of Aug. Lundgren, president
of the Warren Building and Loan
Association and proprietor of the
Warren Brick Co., and other large
holdings, and Chas. Wittensten,
president Of the Swedish American
State Bank of Warren, one Of the
leading pioneer citizens of this
section, their business standing
giving them great trade-pulling
power with those who want the
best of treatment when buying
line Of agricultural implements.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1915-09-01

Monger will be instrumental in performing similar
service for the people of Marshall county, by pointing
cut to them the wonderful advantages in soil and eli
mate which here possess his work has not been in
vain If by his face pen he has succeeded in opening
the eyes of people to the opportunities found
all around them and to the blessings they enjoy then
he is public benefactor. If in addition to that, his
writings will also be instrumental in showing home
seekers Of other states the Royal Road to FarLands
Best, the FarFamed Red River Valley, then the pur
pose of the joint efforts Of N.Y. Monger and the Sheaf
will have been accomplished and future generations
will rise up and call blessed
In regard to what Mr. Monger says about there be-
ing no regrets, fear that when the time for
us to shuttle off this mortal COLL that will then
have many regrets, because we have failed to grasp
and make Of the have had in life
and to do all the good that should
THE PUBLISHER.
WORD OF THANKS.
We could not write 'fnis' to this great edition
without expressing sincere thanks to all those who
have assisted in a financial way to make the
enterprise success. The effort will rebound
to the glory and benefit of Marshall county
and all it's people, of that 1t
is not money making affair for the Sheaf,
and when all the expenses paid, fear the
balance will be on the wrong side of the ledger.
THE PUBLISHER.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

A striking costume is OF gray char
n,euse win hemS OF GcOrgeue crepe
and touches Of embroidery on OK.
idized silver and black threads, and a
collar OF gray fox.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
Even When ''Seas0 mless''
DeauviIle Disp0rGs Itself

Maupas. This is house chiefly devoted to
Parisienne clientele, and so it is that his col
lection this season is confined to shades Of
purple, grays and white and black, with
touches Of color in flower ornaments. In the
Maupas to.lettes marked feature is rufle
of white lace, or pale tinted tulle, which peeps
daintily from under the hem of the skirts of all
evening and afternoon dresses.
/ saw several dresses of fine jetted belts or
sashes of stiff ribbon, and dresses of silver
cloth shining through black or white trans
parencies. A lovely gray-haired woman came
into the dressing room before dinner one
evening wearing a gray evening cloak of silver
brocade; it was trimmed with silver gray fur
and lined with rich satin of delicate violet
tnge. 1t seemed amazing that so much va
riety could be achieved without the use Of any
definite color I OWNED Premet production
in an evening dress of white satin and jet en-
broidered lace charmingly enhanced by
wide sash OF red silk; it was fastened at the
back in ore enormous loop and end; the bow
was completed by a second loop and end of
stiffened black tulle. The effect was that of
an enormous hustle The skirt ended at the
back in tiny pointed train.
Swagger to a marked degree was Premet
redingote worn at tea time one afternoon by
tall slender French beauty. The garment
was built on the lines of the French infantry
coat-a garment which is gradually disappear
ing from actual use in the army. A half belt
held slightly to the figure the loose back; the
fronts, loose and straight, Tapped comfortably
and closed to the throat. Faced with the same
material the front corners turned back to but
ton Just below the hips, and there were roomy
pockets, deity set inside the edges OF the hem
of the turned back portions The fashionable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

collars. Much fur trimming is used here and
there are dear little fur lace-frilled stock col
lars worn with dresses cut low in front While
the Doucet skirts are full. they are without ex-
aggeration of any sort Godets, big patch and
fat pockets are on nearly every tailored cos
tune velvets, voiles, and rich silks are the
materials.
The logic Of the fashions as presented in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

side tulness effect was gained by godets in
serted in the side seams. The collar turned
close and high about the throat, and the not
too striking military effect was sustained by
cloth straps that crossed the shoulders.
With only slight notifications or changes
many of the charming models displayed this
month have been taken from the sixteenth,
seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. and one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

wool, with short coat we'll fitted to the belt
line, where it expanded into faring godets. 1t
buttoned in a straight, single line from
waist to throat, and the collar turned close and
high over long crayat of red silk. As she
passed out in front Of me l noticed the full
skirt hung much longer at the front than at the
back, clearly marking it Premet production
AS she stepped into her carriage realized that
the motif of this unequal length is to permit
a glimpse of the lining OF bright colored silk
in this instance it was of the lovely red of her
cravat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

to Deauviile for this month, have gone as usual
for rest and for the recreation OF golf, tennis
and the mild pleasure OF morning strols on
the sand and afternoon tea gatherings.
At a recent visit to Deauville | found the
dinner gowning extremely interesting. | saw
many copies Of the models that had been pre-
sented to the foreign buyers; particularly
admired some toilettes from the Mason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

cled the small. round waist. while the second
was placed the depth OF finger below and
buckled TO match. The plain corsage was
half covered by the triple capes OF the coach
man" collar; straight sleeves. plain at the arm
hole. were drawn close at the wrist by two
s,eel-buckled straps that matched the belts.
n young girl who WIS with her wore
practcal ,ailleur CT hnc-checked grey and req
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

This odd little fancy, taken from a costume of
the time Of Charles I, is a special feature at
tie Maison Jenny.
Wde-skirted coats, big tapped w9istcoats,
and wide, loose cuffs buttoned back onto the
sleeves are seen at nearly every house. | saw
at one charming coat, the inspiration Of
which was found in a garment pictured during
the first years of the eighteenth century. 1t
was made Of green velvet. with stifencd inn
mensely haring skirt that increased in width
from the arm-holes The fronts. richly adorned
with metal embroidery, opened narrowly over
q wastcoat of equal length. The sleeves, sewn
plainly into the arm-holes belled a good deal
to the hands, then turned back to deep cuffs
that were still wider; the cuffs were nearly
covered with embroidery and were held fast to
the sleeves by line OF gold buttons on the in
side, with long holes simulated by gold braid.
Long pocket Sits, set horizontally narrowly
edged with embroidery to match the rest, were
placed on each side Of the front within few
inches of the hem.
The afternoon meeting place for before-the-
war-sOciety is at the The des Allies"
n the new but unfinished building, which was
begun before the war by the Comtesse de
B6arn. Since then the whole building has been
given m to charity works and charity func-
tons. = large gallery which runs around an
immense room, devoted now to exposition
90 paintings ard relics Of the of 20, is the
tca-room. Charmingly furnished, it is always
gay and attractive, with fresh flowers placed on
each spotlessly white table The tea-room is
entirely supported by the founders, and all the
deft and cheerful service is given by these high
class women and demoiseles, so that every
centme of the receipts may so to benefit the
families Of French soldiers
BUCKLES AND BELTS ARE MANY.
While taking tea there few dsys ago saw,
on a pretty young girl new costume i'm
nedately recognized as ore l had seen only
. few days before in the reception-room Of the
Mason Madeleine MOnj1ret Ga new house
o2ered by young woman who was with Paul
Poirct before he closed his place when called
TO the hag), which l had immensely admired
ct that time. Made Of pale gray CLOTH smooth
finish. the special feature of the full, straight
skirt was two narrow cloth belts-less than
tive inches wide-buclled with steel; one cir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
with ScaEAGy Skirts.

talk with one of the foremost Partisan de-
signers, in answer to question as to the
amount of business he had done, was conveyed
in these words: Materials more difficult
10 procure this season; they are much higher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

DHERE is, OF course. no real Season" at
Deauville this summer but there are
n notwithstanding, many Parisians there
members of the smart world-habituated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
Frills, Flaps Fur and Fluff Make This Years Fashions
Combine he Friv0lies of Three Centuries
Tie-Backs and Bustles Are Found
with Scamty Skirts.
This Years Fashions
and Bustles Are Found

in price, it takes many more yards to make
dress and, generally, the wide skirts are lined
throughout with silk. They must be sold at
a lower price md finally, the sales are greatly
reduced in number"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
Goats Flare. Waist
coats Flap Sleeves
Are Wide and
Loose.
6y Margaret McKenna Friend.

THE fashions exhibited by the Paris de-
signers this month have been copied
l. from the garments worn by men OF the
period selected, as well as from the gowning OF
contemporary women. In spite of the great
variety Of the fashions. each house has pre-
served strong individuality. AS day by day
sat in vast salons, while procession Of Won
dIous manikins, beautifully gowned, denied
5sioEe nv eyes, I wondered which fashion
would prevail-the Quaintnesses of the thirties
III: irvolities e the Second Empire, or the
tsnalhes OF The last part Of the nineteenth
century Fashions viii continue to be pro-
'rcei in Paris. but for the present, it is the
American woman on whom will fall the task
Of clearing up the distracting melange of this
SEASONS fashions.
Premet, who follows. perhaps, more dehn-
ne line than any Of the others, has produced
earning "reminiscences Of the hustle and tie
hack 0! the eighties student OF the fash
HH' will instantly date the odd forward bend
the body that accompanies this skirt of
which the back breadths are much shorter than
r. front The "tie-back" skirts are not very
'i- IN fact all the Premet skirts show a cheer
- ~ altitude in the amount Of fitness and some
o'n may be called scant. In nearly all the
eoa' hreadtnS are straight and fiat and drawn
Nightly back, even when the hustle effect is
a;sing.
PUFFS ARE POPULAR.
4 gen OF this collection by reason OF the
s'assuag revival Of an old fashion, is dress
" NICK stiff, black silk. made with short, not
KY iuh, skirt trimmed several inches deep
'm fuchlngs aud hne shirred puffs. At the
's's'lne the fitness is shirred into the form
q high belt an overskrt laid into fiat,
~Vopng puff IS lifted high into decided
-|na'e On the sides and in the back A
''sSsn' feature Of striped white silk even
gown is a wide, much wrinkled silk belt,
INTO an enormous one-loop bow at one
N o. the front. On another dress ! noted
/ 6NOA SiCCHCs dl NilC up " biN
s~ OF several inches the fulness was con-
L'i" BY shocking; at the bottom this old
.nec stitching shaped a deep cuff.
= 0eep soft yellow is favorite color at this
e large evening coat, made of yellow
'l had the fulness below the back
r'eo by extremely wide-meshed shocking.
- erect was quite novel This same color
a. '"ceneed in perfectly plain velvet tail
costume; il had high collar of yellow
~, 'no was accented by little waistcoat OF
d.. are many costumes made with silk
So sho small velvet jackets that are par
vV chic and quite practical. A pict-
L, h'ee afternoon dress easily achieved.
Al. very tull skirt OF soft black silk with a
H.. ,01hd waist Of black velvet and long,
s.s- 0' the quaint. round wasted corsages
80, ,'''nea with belt of very narrow ribbon
ia !. more than an inch and quarter wide
: nny bow at one side Of the front
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12
FUR IS FASHIONABLE.

In the Doucet exhibit are some rather fas-
cinating evening cloaks in vivid colors, vol
luminous in size and with enormously high fur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-12

The gown of orchid n1aHve charneuse
with q girdie of duh pink ribbon and
shaded faffeta H0weIs al the sash
ends and fasfenings is artistic under
COAT of mist-gray GeOrgetfe crepe
and bands OF silver lace and swans
down.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-01-06
Ways and Means.

To the Honorable the Common Councils
Gentlemen - Your Committee on
ferred the communication from the
Board OF Poor COMMISSIONER. request
ing an additional appropriation OF
$4,000 for the purpose OF employing
spector for a period OF three months
at a salary OF 100000 per annum,
each. respectfully report we have had
the same under consideration. and be-
lieving the increased force 70 be neces-
sary by reason OF the recent increase
In work OF the Commission. recommend
that their request be granted, appro-
tingent Fund, and. therefore, offer the
following resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES VERNON.
JOHN C.. LODGE,
JOHN Il. THOMPSON,
GODFREY FREIwALD.
JACOB OUTWARD,
JOHN L. JAKEL.
JOSEPH SCIIEMANSKY.
Accepted. and on lease, the follow
Ing resolution was offered:
BY Aid. Vernon:
and he Is hereby authorized and direct
ed TO honor pay rolls submitted by the
Board OF Poor Commissioners for SER
Vices of two clerks and one Inspector.
for a period OF three months. each Mt
salary at the rate OF 100000 per
annum, the aggregate OF said pay rolls
not TO exceed the sum OF $4,000. which
sum the Controller is hereby directed
to pay out of the Contingent Fund
r Adopted as follows.
Yeas-Ald. Allan, Barnett. Behlow,
Bell; Burton, Case, De Galan. DIN.
Guthard. Hindle, Jakel, Heating. Lemp-
Ike Lttlefleld, Lodge. Movie OBrien.
owen, Reinhardt. Rutter. Schemansky.
Schultz. Skr2ycki Thompson Vernon,
Wartell. Wilson and the Presidents.
Nays-NOne
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1915-01-06
Claims and Accounts.

To the Honorable the Common Council:
Gentlemen - Your Committee Oh
Claims and Accounts, 10 whom was
referred the communication from the
Department OF Parks and Boulevards
transmitting the claim against tho
City OF Detroit OF Samuel Brown for
medical attendance during the first
three weeks OF time he was laid up
BY reason Of an accident occurring ia
the line OF duty while in the employ
of the Department OF Parks and Boule.
Yards. respectfully report we have had
the same under consideration, and rec
ommend that claimant be allowed the
sum or $1,000 In full settlement OF said
claim and therefore offer the follow
ing resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
PATRICK O'BRIEN,
MOSES WARTEI.I.
ROBERT w. RUTTER
GEO. A. OWEN,
OTTO REINHARDT,
L.. d CASE,
ANTHONY NOWC
Accepted. and on leave, tho following
resolution was offered.
BY Aid: o'Brien:
Resolved, That the Controller be and
is hereby authorized and directed tp
draw his warrant upon the proper fund
OF $4,000. the said sum tn be In full
settlement OF any claim he may have
against the city for medical attendance
during the first three weeks OF the
period he was OF duty by reason Of
an accident occurring to him while in
the employ or the Department OF Parks
and Boulevards, upon presentation ot
the proper receipt therefor.
Adopted as follows.
Yeas-Ald Allan, Barnett. Dehlow
Bell, Burton. Case. De Galan Dill
Field. Freiwald Gilman. Goldner
Guthard Hindle, Jakel. Heating. Lemp-
ke. Littlefeld, Lodge. Nowc, o'Brien,
owen. Relnhardt. Rutter. Schemansky,
schultz Skrzyckl, Thompson, Vernon
Wartell Wilson and the President-32
Nays-None