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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24
pas. In 5000 Pennies.

New York-After five thousand
pennies in a canvas bag had been ig-
noreE FOR half an hour by passersby,
Joseph Poeriss, fifteen, picked it from
the sidewalk in the busiest section Of
srooklvn. A bank messenger had lost
-
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24
DAISY FLY KILLER gl.s
Raw Material.

Did you hear about Scribber?
The police caught him walking out
of hotel writing room with about ten
dollars worth of the hotel stationery
under his coat"
What did he have to say for him
self"
Said he was gathering material FOR
a novel"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24
THOUGHT She
COULD NOT LIVE
RESTORED to Health by Lydia
l. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
OnionVlie, Mo- suffered from q
'suisle trouble and | got so weak that

could hardly ak
across the floor with
out b olding on to
something. l had
nervous spells and
my fingers would
cramp and my face
would draw, and |
could not speak, nor
sleep to do any good,
had no appetite, and
everyone thought 1
would not live.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24

That a woman loves her husband
is probability. That she is jealous
of him Is a certainty
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24

India contains at least 20 cities with
populations exceeding 100000.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24

did you divide the cruller as told
you with your little brother"
Yes. ma. gave him the hole"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24
Safety First.

How did the accident happen%'
he got run over when he stopped
read Safety First sign"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24
Drink Denlson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.

There are "a clubs exclusively for
ladies in London
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24

The railways OF Egypt exceed 1900
niles in length.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-07-24

Drink Denison's Coffee,
For your health's sake.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-02-12

CHICAGO
Hon. John H. Lyle
Chicago
Dear SIR
Your evident surprise at criticism made of the Ii
ouor forces in our Springfield well
my make plain exact views on the sub
ject, prompts me to write this letter
AS long ago as August September while was
General Counsel of the National Model License League
wrote an religious paper published in Columbus,
Ohio on What Is Temperance" commencing
drunkenness is abhorrent
Inemperance is deplorabe
It's attendant evils regrettable
Therefore, seek remedy"
This article widely reprinted in the States and IN
Europe for probably the frankest admission of the
evils of strong drink publicly made by PAID advocate
of the liquor interests.
In this article advanced theory that Regulation
that regulates preferable Prohibition that does not pro-
hib theory that convinced can never be test
ed FOR THE LIQUOR INTERESTS HAVE CONS1S-
TENTYIY THWARTED CIRCULATION THAT REGU-
LATES" AND IN KANSAS PROHIBITION PROHIBITS.
The voters in at three states have demonstrated
that they lost faith in the promises of the liquor
interests pass proper regulating laws.
As General Counsel of the National Model License
League of principal speakers against the state
wide Prohibition bill pending in Virginia addressed the
Joint meeting of the Senate and House and with the full
authority of my employers promised the aid OF the liquor
passage of law that would regulate The
bill was defeated but THE LAW WAS NEVER INTRO
DUCED-THE PROMISE WAS BKOhhN, AMI NOW
VIRGINIA IS DRY.
stumped the state of West Virginia promising that
law would be that would take the liquor interests
out politics the law breaker out of the liquor bust
ness" The voters believed the state voted wet and
AGAIN THE PROMISE WAS BROKEN years ago
made in West Virginia the last speech made for the
VETS conditions that promised to cure Obtained
the same gambling by the same saloon
keepers over the saloons the were in the
same defyng the laws of the laws of de-
cency God The liquor interests had failed
TO help pass Regulation that regulates" and WEST VIR
GINA WENT DRY
In 1910 spoke all Oregon and, did the other
speakers the side promised law that would force
the saoonkeeper law-obedence force him out OF the
saloon Oregon went wet by 10000 dratteo
the MODEL LICENSE, promised but the very interests
that promised it. refused failed pass it, AND NOW
OREGON IS DRY The lost faith in the promise OF
the liquor interests, have lost faith.
With the approval of my former employers, have add
vocated the passage Model License Law in the press OF
every state Union. On their behalf made speeches
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-02-12

ent member OF the Illinois legislature, clearly and
osition:
favorng or promising its passage Alabama California
Colorado Florida Georgia. Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Ken
lucky Louisiana Maryland Michigan, Minnesota Missouri
Nevada New York, Oklahoma Oregon, Pennsylvania,
Tennessee, Utah, Virginia. West Virginia. Wisconsin ana
Washington; BUT THERE IS NOT MODEL LICENSE
LAW IN THE STATUTES OF ANY STATE IN THE
UNION Is it insncerty inability? It matters little for
unless prescription is filled effect cure
The liquor may be divided into three classes
First Those who truly desire reform for the sake of their
consciences Second Those who willing to accept
form because they have heard the mandate of His Majesty
The Conscientious Voter "Clean up clear OUT Third
Those who will thwat real reform because they are too
braness the need of it, to yield to it,
awless wish and powerful to have it thrust
upon them. AS THEY WILL NOT REFORM THEY
MUST BE ELIMINATED
1t having been demonstrated my entire satisfaction
Regulation that regulates will be- and that Pro-
hbiton that prohibits is what theory could now
defend the liquor interests?
PERSONAL LIBERTY? No, for while personal lib
erty splendid thing advocate when the speaker de-
sires Loud and continued applause thinking
mistakes License Liberty Liberty may be defined the
greatest possible freedom of the individual CONSISTENT
WITH THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS and the rights of 9TH
ers evaded for there is person owly,
lonely but that his example exerts measure of nfu
upon Others If the has the right ncarcerate
tramp because loaf instead of work. has
the right away from him that which will if used
moderately make loafer of him. If the government has
right the Chinese from the effects of opium by
restricting its sale make it in fact impossible to lawful
" has the right
the evils of liquor by forbiddng its
facture
Can defend it upon the foolish plea of WHAT SHALL
BECOME OF THE SALOONKEEPER AND HIS HELP?
thanks be- have always had the to know that
the did what become of them they
have to go work. But how about ECONOMIC REA-
SONS? urged economic grounds for voting wet
insisted that neither taxation the sale of grain
neither the possibility of the temporary loss of rents nor the
surrounding trade should could the decent
man from voting his conscience dictated. AND TOO,
THE LOGICAL SPEAKER HESITATES TO PROVE
SUCH LOSSES
THE BIBLE ARGUMENT? 1t is that the Bible
says Take little wine for thy stomach sake and for thine
inrmties and many passages of the Bible to
prove that made and used but had abandon
line for the public resented the of the
Bible in that connection and there is to believe
that He earth again, He would treat the saloon
keeper he did the money changers.
I do not know why He made wine why He drank it,
know why he made the stunted oak amid the tall
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1915-02-12
Former General Counsel for the Model License League
Turns Dry SdeSays Effort Liquor BUSINESSES Hopeless

Major Dan Morgan Oh y
n their plea o.
fnng1e to H
orhys ct
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
COSMOS CLUB BANQUET
Held Last Evening at Carlson Hall
With Large Attendance.

The first banquet Of the Cosmos Club
was held at Carlson Hall last evening,
about thirty-three members Of the Club
attending. The banquet was in four
courses, the menu being as follows:
Grape fruit, roast pork, mashed pota-
toes and gravy, pickles, white and
brown bread and butter, cabbage salad
fruit salad, Ice cream and cake, coffee
and cigars.
Thomas Phalen acted as toastmaster,
and in his own inimitable way he in
troduced each speaker. With vast
number of stories and anecdotes at hand
he made an ideal postmaster. Talks
on the Club were given by three of the
members. Herbert Hengstler spoke on
on on, The The organization Period" and Har-
and Opportunities" Viggo Larsen and
L. 2. McEnroe each gave their ideas as
to how much good the Club had done,
from it.
Each member present was called up
on for some remarks, and most of them
responded with a humorous story, which
Sophus Larsen and Henry Albrecht
sang two duets, which were enthusiast
tically received and Poke" also sang
solo. The remainder of the evening
was spent in general good time, singing
furnishing the chief amusement. The
affair broke up at eleven o'clock, each
member present having enjoyed himself
to the limit
Mrs. Jas. Sanderson served the BAN
Quet and great credit is due her ability
to satisfy the appetites of some thirty
young men. '''~s =
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
o B 1lTUAR ny
JOHN A. LINDBLAD.

JOHN A. L1NDBLAD.
A prominent citizen Of the Svea COM
munity in Fahlun township, John A.
Lindblad, passed away on the morning
Of April 9th. He fell asleep at two
o'clock the previous afternoon and new
er awakened. He has not been in good
health since last Christmas.
John August Lindblad was born in
ec s s4 ae spent m h:
younger days in Bittarna parish. In
1888 he came to America and after
looking about, he settled in Fahlun the
following year, and his family arrived
ber Of the Svea Lutheran church and
served as deacon for many years. His
wife, whose maiden name was Charlotte
Christina Anderson, died five years ago.
It is a remarkable coincidence that the
husband attained the same age to a day
as his wife had. Seven children were
born to them, five Of whom have gone
blad, who resides with family on the
home place and Carl Lindblad of Helena,
Mont There are three grand children.
Deceased Is also mourned by a sister,
Mrs. Sophia F,Orberg of Sutton, Neb.
and two brothers-at-law, Swan Melin of
other relatives. - - :.
The funeral occurred on Sunday af-
ternoon, April g12, from the late resi-
dence, Rev. A. J. Ryden officiating, and
the remains were laid to rest in the
svea churchyard, The pail bearers
Christianson, Lewis strandberg, August
Young, and A. Lundin; A kindly gentle
memory linger.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
Arbor and Bird Day,

Friday, April 23rd, has been desig-
mated as Arbor and Bird day accord
ing to a proclamation issued recently
by Gov. w. S. Hammond. The procla-
nation reads, in parts, as follows:
LET trees be planted about the
homes, along the country roads, and
on the school grounds in the state.
Let there be appropriate exercises in
the school and study of the need
and the methods of planting trees and
reforesting lands where the timber
has been cut away. Let the children
be taught to associate the trees and
the birds and the important part the
birds have in the development of our
orchards and forests. Let all who
are interested, call upon our state de-
partment of forestry for information
in reference to tree planting on the
prairies and in the timbered region
and in reference to the proper main.
tenance and management Of wood lots
and shelter BELTS"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
THE sET'eaex> RECEPTION
Members Of Church tilI Carlson Hall
to Overflowinq.

The reception given by the men,
bers of the Bethel church last Thurs
day evening proved a very pleasant
occasion for the many participants
Owing to the lack of room in the
church basement the affair was held
at the Carlson Hall, and this with ad-
joining rooms were filled to the limit
A brief program was given. At eight
o'clock a quartet composed of Rev.
Pearson, Samuel Nelson, Nels S.
Swenson and Victor Fridlund sang
two selections. An address of well
come was made by Rev. Pearson, fol-
lowed by a vocal solo by Miss Esther
Hegstrom and another selection by
the quartet. Atty. Chas. Johnson was
then called on and made an address
on the subject Of "Our Duties as
Members Of the Church." The quar-
tet gave another selection and Rev.
Pearson made some closing remarks.
Refreshments were then served and a
social time was enjoyed throughout
the evening hours. The guests of
honor were the new members of the
church received on Easter Sunday
and the confirmation class. The for
mer were the following: Mrs. Jennie
Sundberg, Mr.. and Mrs. August Olan-
der, and child, August Everett; Agnes
Olander, Adolph Olander, Mrs. Olivia
Johanna Bjornberg, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
3. Johnson, and four children, Mil
dred, Agnes, Gladys and Opal; Maria
Christina Nelson; Lisa Johanna Os-
terholm; Mr.. and Mrs. George Hedtke,
John E. Sjoquist, Hilma E. Ekander,
A. J. Ekander, Kristian Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. B. P. Ryberg and child, Paul
Edgar, Ernst w. Ryberg; Mrs. Chas.
V. Johnson, M. M. Bailey, Edward Mel
son, H. w. Hawkinson and Miss Ce-
celia Selma Olson. The members of
the confirmation class were the fol-
lowing: Reynard Peterson, Erick Ry-
berg, Adolph Peterson, Allen Wallin,
Franklin Nelson, Earl Holmberg, Err
hard Bergeson, Esther Olander, Edith
Hegstrom, Amy Johnson, Florence
Carlson, Ethel Bergeson, Hazel John
son, Alma Forstrom, Sadie Carlson,
Myrtle Johnson, Mildred Nelson, Lii
lie Lindberg, Josephine Johnson.
The members of the congregation
had resolved to make use of the op-
portunity this gathering presented, to
spring a surprise upon their pastor,
Rev. W. F. Pearson Attv Charles
Johnson, as the spokesman of the
members, presented the pastor with
purse of $218, as token of appre-
citation and good will Of the congre-
CATION.
The reception proved a splendid op-
portunity for the members of the
church to get better acquainted in a
social way, and it is likely to become
an annual event.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
XauOvig-Baklund.


A pretty home wedding occurred last
Tuesday evening". April 18th, at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Baklund,
when their daughter, Miss Florence
May was united in marriage to Christ
Wig.
The ceremony took place in the par
lor, which had been decorated in we'd
ding bells and yellow and white stream
Gynild and E. o. Larson officiating. The
bridal party entered the parlor to the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding march,
Hse The Bride M eve Vas ' attired Sh''a in gown Of
white crepe trimmed with messaline
and lace. wore a veil in cap effect caught
Sdt,h,l With lilies-of1 1the-valley and carried q
was attended by Miss Myrtle Olson as
maid of honor and Miss Manda Toner
aasen as bridesmaid: They were at,
carried pink and white carnations. The
groom's attendants were Leslie and
Carroll Baklund, brothers of the BRIDE
After the ceremony. a three course
wedding dinner was served to about six
ty guests: The centerpiece on the table
was of pink and white carnations. The
dining room was decorated in pink and
white streamers and a bell.
The Eagle Lake choir rendered sew
eral selections throughout the evening
and Miss Sigrid Gynild played a num-
ber of piano solos.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
Murray and daughter. Ethelwyn,. Rev.
p. E. Gynild and family. Rev. and Mrs.
ilv. Mr.. and Mrs. E Kallevig and fam
ily, Lars Jenson, Manda. Oscar and M.
T. Olson, Mrs. Hagen, Agnes Arneson,
Art Kleven, Gena Rygh, members of
the Eagle Lake choir, Atty George Ten
nyson Of Fargo, N. D.; Sina Emberland
Of Minneapolis and David Embertson of
Sioux Falls, s. D.
The bride has been the organist of
the Eagle Lake church for two and one
half years and was a member of the
choir. The groom has a position with
the Willmar Tractor and Manufacture
ing Company of this city. They will
be at home to their many friends after
May 1st, at 1909 Campbell Ave., where
the best wishes of many friends follow
them.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
"LittIe Oak" Makes Good.

C. w. Lonn returned last Friday
from Minor, N. D., where he had gone
to look up real estate deal. While
there he had the pleasure of witness
ing the field trial of one of the Will
mar-made Little Oak" tractors which
had been purchased by one Andrew
Anderson. The machine did itself
proud. With the plows set ten inches
deep the tractor developed plenty of
power to move right along at the nor
NAL speed. No difficulty was met with
in passing wet spots. The purchaser
was delighted with it. Mr.. Lonn also
saw Fritz Carlson C"Scoomey") who
runs a shoe-shop at Minor and Incl
dentally plays ball on the town team.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
SOUTH THIRD STREET
SCENE OF PRETTY WEDDING
Miss Bertha 1hyden 10 Given In
Marriage to Mr.. Leonard
Anderson.

A very pretty home wedding oc-
cured last Wednesday evening, when
Miss Bertha M. Thyden. daughter It
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Thyden, of this
city became the bride of Leonard A.
Anderson Of Ltchfeld. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Lindberg Of
the Swedish Baptist church, in the
presence of a number of relatives and
friends of the contracting parties. The
rooms were very prettily decorated
for the occasion. The color scheme
in the parlor was green and white.
carried out by use of Easter lilies and
smilax. The decorations in the IL
brary and living room were yellow
and white, carnations and sweet peas
being used.
The brides gown was of beautiful
white satin, with a train, and her veil
was caught with lilies of the valley.
She carried a shower bouquet Of
brides roses. The bride was attend
ed by her sister, Miss Rachel Thyden,
as maid of honor. She wore a gown
of white shadow lace, over blue silk.
Miss Hazel Anderson of Litchfeld
was bridesmaid and her gown was
shadow lace over pale pink silk. The
bridesmaid and maid of honor each
carried bouquet of pink roses. Ruth
Flowers, niece of the bride carried
the ring, in the center of a lily, and
Miss Violet Thyden was flower girl.
Misses Judith and Gertrude Thyden
stretched ribbons, from upstairs into
the parlor, where the ceremony was
performed. Ralph Anderson of Litch-
field, and Leanus Thyden of St. Paul.
a brother of the bride, attended the
groom. Miss Nora Thyden played
the wedding march, and before the
ceremony, Miss Martha Parson sang,
20, Promise Me-"
Following the ceremony a i've
course wedding dinner was served,
the guests sitting at two tables. Car
nations, roses and lilies of the valley
furnished the decorations at the
tables.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson left Friday
for Minneapolis for a wedding trip,
and will be at home to their many
friends in this city after June first.
The bride is well known young lady
Of this city. having attended the pub
lie schools here. The groom is agent
for q life insurance company. The
lnewlyweds have the best wishes Of
many friends tor happiness and pros
perity.
Among the out Of town guests pres
ent at the wedding were: Mrs. VIM.
Anderson and son of Minneapolis;
Mr.. and Mrs. And. Anderson; Mr.. and
Mrs. Victor Anderson; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Anderson; Mr.. and Mrs John E.
Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lar
son; Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Anderson
and daughters, Hazel and Millie and
son, Vernard; Allan and Richard
Williams, Alfred Olson and J. D. Chel-
lin, of Litchfield; Mr. and Mrs. Seger-
strom of Brookfeld, and Ruth Flow
ers Of St. Paul.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21

early girlhood: She attended the pub.
lie schools and later the Willmar High
School. She then herself taught school
In adjoining districts, even continuing
two years after her marriage. Her hus-
band was her teacher in her home dis
trict and twelve years her senior and
she early became his confiding and
trusting friend. They were married In
notable social events Of the county.
Their home life was ideal. She was al
ways her husbands counsellor and low
ing help-meet and was very much in
terested in his life-work for commun-
ity interests, and entertained many dis
tinguished men as guests in the mod
est farm home. Death came April IA,
after two weeks illness from heart trou-
BILE. The svea people mourn her death
The husband and family have the pro-
| which so ruthlessly broke the family
circle. =.
Four children were born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Nelson, Zilphia, the daughter,
graduated from the Willmar High
School last year and is attending the
Normal; Goodwin died in infancy; Her
bert and Juniette are at home: The de-
her mother, Mrs. c: swenson Of Van:
couyer, B. c., three brothers, Swan and
Martin Swenson of syea and Andrew
| Swenson of Audubon; four sisters, Mrs.
A.P. Johnson Of Svea, Mrs. Elsie Mills
and Miss Ellen Swenson Of Vancouver
! B. c., and Mrs M. "A. Peterson of Fern.
dale. WASH; besides q large number OF
other relatives.
I g5r . II
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
MRS. A. 0. NELSON.

The funeral Of Mrs. Andrew o. Nell
son at Svea last Sunday afternoon was
attended by one of the largest assembl-
ages Of people ever seen at Svea. The
number Of autos which brought folks
there numbered upwards to hundred
and hardly more than a third of those
attending could get into the church. The
services were conducted by Rev. A. j:
Ryden. There was singing by girls
chorus and Mr.. Samuel Nelson Of Will
mar. There was a profusion Of floral
offerings which covered the casket and
filled the chancel of the church. The
bearers were cousins Of the deceased,
J: p. P. p. E. P. Johnson, A; A., and
M. A. Johnson and Erick Moline. The
mother, all the sisters and brothers
were in attendance, also Mrs. Ole Mel
son Of Hallock, Mesdames Aveldson and
Johnson and Edw. Swanson of Grove
City, and others from a distance.
Mrs. Annette (Swenson) Nelson was
born at Svea, Jan. 1S, 1872. She lost
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
District c. e. Convention,

The Willmar district of Young Peo-
ple's Societies Of Christian Endeavor
will hold it's annual convention at the
Congregational church in Morris next
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April
% to rs. This district is composed
of Traverse, Big Stone, Stevens, Chip
pewa, Wright, Meeker, Kandiyohi and
Swift counties.
About thirty young people are ex-
pected as delegates to this conven-
tion. Miss Haggard of Minneapolis,
and Mr.. George M. Brack of the Cap
ital National Bank, St. Paul, are
among the speakers.-Morris Tribune.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
The ParneIis Make Good.

The Parnells entertained a good
audience at the Presbyterian church
last Thursday evening. The Parnells
are booked for 26 weeks of lyceum
work next winter, of which 81 dates
are return engagements: They have
also signed up for 10 weeks of chau-
tauqua work with the Travers-Wick
circuit Of Des Moines. This tour will
take them to places in Iowa, Southern
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan,
all of which proves to their home folks
that these clever young people are
making good.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21
WILLMAR GIRL IN RECITAL
Miss Blanche MacNees to Appear In
This City April 28th.

Miss Blanche MacNees. who for some
time past has been studying at the
Northwestern Conservatory Of Music
in Minneapolis, will appear in this
city in a voice recital, Wednesday
evening, April 28th. She will be as
sisted by John J. Beck, accompanist.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1915-04-21

Spelling Match and Basket Social.
There will be an old fashioned
spelling match and basket social at
school Dist. No. 36, Thursday evening,
April %. A prize will be awarded to
the winner in the spelling match.
Everyone welcome to attend.