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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-30

Otto Holm for $3.50 red gravel pit on
the Holm farm south of the cement
works.
An estimate of $1,000 was allowed
to the j. B. Nielsen Construction COM
pany on the new reservoir
Estimate of WideII Company.
An application on the part of the
Widell company to be allowed $4,000
as an estimate on the bridge contract
was received. 1t developed that the
estimate of work had been prepared by
the consulting engineer, ]. H. A.
Brahtz, and had been forwarded to
the bridge engineer, Donald D. Price,
of Lincoln, Neb., to be O. KID by him.
The o. K. was late in arriving
Councilman Bekke remarked that it
was a shame that the company should
be kept waiting for the money, to
which it was entitled under the con-
tract At length it was agreed to have
special meeting to allow this esti
mate, after Mr.. Price was heard from.
Bids were opened this morning on
the sanitary sewer on Madison avenue
from Broad street 235 feet to the east
A. Bashaw bid $500 and John Mccall
$275 Both bids were rejected as too
high and the clerk was instructed to
re advertise.
Bids were opened on the grading
and crawling of block six of Van
Brunt's first addition and block Is of
Van Brunt's second addition. John
McCal's bid was $24S and that of A.
Bashaw was $3.50. The contract was
q oy6n cd 70 Mr.
bid was $5S above the engineers
estimate.
Hearing on Sewer.
A hearing took place today on the
sanitary sewer and water extensions
on Thompson from Broad to Second
and on Second from Thompson to
Thompson's creek. Andrew d. Mood
appeared and declared that only two
property owners wanted the improve
ment but City Clerk Bates reported
that the petition had eight signers. A
motion was passed ordering that bids
on this Improvement be advertised for
and opened on July 10.
All bids on the proposed sewer on
North Front street from Vine to
Lime were rejected, being too high
above the engineers estimate The,
city clerk was instructed to read
vertise for bids.
Paving of Byron Street.
This was the morning to take up
the proposition of paving Byron street
from Front to Clark, Liberty street
from Second to Patterson avenue and
Center street from Lincoln to Clark.
G. ]. Laurisch said he wished to have
the grade established on Center
street so that the alley adjacent to
his property might later be paved so
that it could conveniently be used for
automobiles. The city clerk was IN
structed to advertise for bids, to be
opened two weeks from today.
City Clerk Bates presented a re-
quest that during the summer the
| city officers have one o'clock as the
closing hour on Saturday. A motion
was passed granting this permission
| for July and August.
| On the motion of Councilman Bek-
Ike, City Engineer Blomquist was in
| structed to draw up set of plans and
| specifications for water extension on
May street from Fourth to Fifth.
1t was agreed to hold another meet
| ing in the afternoon to act as a board
of equalization and go over the as
sessment list of City Assessor John
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-30
From Mondays DaE,v.
Miss Enness Will Be Married.

Printed beneath her picture in
The Minneapolis Sunday Journal
was the following: "Miss Cora Belle
Enness will have a sorority house
wedding. She is member of the
Gamma Phi Beta sorority and her
marriage to DR.. o. J. Zobel will take
place July 1. Her future home will
be in New York" Miss Enness is a
former resident of Mankato.
NybIoom- SandahI.
Miss Ruth Nybloom of Carver
Minnesota, and Mr.. Burdett Sandahl
of Minneapolis arrived in the city
Friday evening of last week, and
were united in marriage at the Swed-
ish Lutheran parsonage at half past
seven o'clock, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. O. J. Arthur, the
pastor. They returned to Minneapo-
lis where they will make their home,
Mr.. Sandahl being a travelling man
with headquarters in that city.
Entertained Office Force.
G. M. Palmer was host to his en-
tire office force, last Saturday, treat
ing them to very pleasant outing.
Five automobiles loaded with merry
makers, numbering twenty nine in
all, started on a trip into the coun-
try and visited b number of the
beauty spots enroute, stopping at
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-30
From Mc-davs Daily.

From Mr~davs Daily
Henry Goblinske of Lewisville lies
dead by his own hand, and William Lup-
Ike, a well known farmer of Lewisville.
lies seriously wounded. the result of an
attempt upon his life by Goplinske, as
the outcome of feud over the atten-
tons of Gobinske to Mr. Lupke'S daugh-
ter. The tragedy occurred at the Lupke
farm shortly after six o'clock Sunday
morning The suicide, so it is reported,
had been keeping company with Miss
Lupke, but they had some trouble, and
her father forbade Goblinske from COM
ing to his home. About six o'clock Sun
day morting Goblinske went to the Lup-
Ike farm and concealed himself in the
haymow of the barn. Mr.. Lupke came
to the barn usual to attend to his
morning chores. and as he was climbing
up the stairway to the hayloft Goblinske
drew revolver and fired at the old man
twice. just as his head and shoulders APP
peared above the opening. Both of the
old mans shoulders We're penetrated by
the bullets, and he fell from the stair to
the lower floor
Goblinske then turned the revolver on
himself, shooting himself in the heart.
and expired almost instantly. Mr..
Lupke was reported this afternoon as
still living.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

erations of dress in the matter of be- Comlngness is the neck line. If you have becoming neck arrangement you have done much to solve the problem. AS general rule, it may be said that the front of a womans neck Is more graceful than the back and that the collar that shows the turn of the throat or 8 collar that is actually high is more becoming than the collar that marks the line of decapitation. It is only the very young and very beautiful who can stand the trying ef- feet of the collar that shows the back of the neck, the line below and behind the ears.
 Another thing that makes for be- comingness in the neck arrangement is neatness and simplicity of outline. The bunchy, complicated effect at the neck gives a jarring note that detracts from the appearance of the rest of the gown. One reason why the simple kerchief effect worn by the Puritan women of old was so generally becoming was be- cause it was perfectly simple in con- struction.
 Another detail of dress that makes or mars becomingness is the sleeve ending. 1t seems needless to say that the sleeve that is supposed to be long
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

should be long enough to cover the wrist, yet how many dressmakers there are who habitually cut our sleeves off an inch too short! There is nothing that so enhances the beauty of the hand as the cuff that is long and trim and well fitting.
 The part that colors play in the matter of becomingness cannot bs overestimated. Much as we would dis like to go about in a colorless world, the truth cannot be denied in the fact that the darker colors are more gen. orally becoming than light colors. Yet if lighter, brighter colors were well combined and well selected this would not be the case. Perhaps it is well to re- member that, next to black, dark blue is the most easy color to wear; dark gray and such dark shades as tete de negre, other dark browns and dark greens come next, then light neutral shades of tan and gray.
 The greatest detraCtion from becom- ing dressing is wOmans endless quest for the new effect. If you have found the style that really is becoming, why not be content in sticking to it? It can be adapted to the requirements of changing fashion, and no one but your self will become weary of it.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

{ velvet, painted and covered with gold net, are also used as are also dark toned hops made of chenille or rides cent beads with velvet foliage.
 The colors in these boutonnieres are usually in the faded tones of mauve, old rose, dull blue and green, with much use of brown and of ashes of roses. Single medium sized roses of silk, in browns, grays and mauves, have leaves of soft green velvet dusted with the shade of the flower. Single roses are encircled with small wreaths of leaves or forgetmenots. Usually the rose is in a shade of old rose and the forgetmenots in blue, pale yellow or gray. Red leaves of velvet scattered among leaves in shadings of olive green, are used with flowers in salmon pink, mauve, green or brown. Usually there is no attempt to initiate natural blossoms. Net, lace, beads, gold and silver gauge, ribbon, mother pearl and enamel are also used in the mall- ing. Smart carnations are made of taffeta, each petal of the flower being shirred into the required shape.
 For evening gowns there are large and medium sized flowers, single, in clusters and in trailing vines and gar lands. Vines of roses have stems of brilliants with wreaths and bowknots of dotted gold gauge ribbon. A sim pie garland of small pink and blue roses is attached to stiff stems of green velvet, each rose separated by
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

RsHE latest icea of a suita5le and convenient receptacle for the new kby's layet.e ts to provide sraali 6rdrobe which has it's interior i1ttea ts half with drawers and tho other If with a closet and hangers. SI:cn wardrobe wifi suffice for the young Ter for many years after it has passed is taby rtage, and if it is selected of (wcoti to correspond with the mother 8 lrriture it will look well in the room kd pe mere durable than a wicker pu- fau.
 tssorie of these wardrobes have deep
 wer at the bottom of the shallower awers which will hold afghans and
 s.k:er wrappirgs, while the top draw E; sill hold the tiny silk and wool kirtg and fannels, the slips and petti- $ats and the dresses. The little coat
 ed wrappers hang on the scented pad E6 hangers in the closet compart- +ent.
 IA very nice hamper for the baby may
 manufactured out of a irewood box ] 2. Shirt waist boz. The latter may
 ve It's lie padded with cotton wad
 ns; or top and then be covered with 3nim or cretonne. lnsiee little till
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
&w ONE IN TEN A GOOD DRESSER @


ONLY one woman in ten dresses be-
 comingly.
 If you study the dress of women you meet at the next reception you attend, at the next club meeting or when you are taking walk in the city streets you will agree with this verdict. And you also probably will agree that tho trouble Is not usually because they do not spend enough money on their clothes or that they do not devote enough thought to the subject. The trouble usually lies in tho fact that they think of their clothes quite apart from their own individuality. They judge a piece of fabric merely on it's merits, whereas one should never se- lect material for gown without con- stantly having in mind a vision of ones own personality, the hue of the complexion, the defects as we'll as the good points of ones face and figure
 It is a hackneyed remark to say that a thin, tall woman should not wear stripes running up and down, and to say that the short fat woman should never indulge her taste for trimming running around about. But even though oft repeated it is apparently still unknown to many.
 One of the most important consid-
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

ter1als the important place accorded to wool jersey cannot be overlooked. This material was advanced some two or three seasons ago merely in an ex- perimental way. Smart women looked upon it doubtfully and did not favor it with any marked degree of patron age. For one thing, it seemed to re- semble too closely an old time under wear fabric, and one of the names by which it was known-stockinette- In dicated its apparent lack of suitability for the expression of outer raiment.
 However the exigencies of the in cipient season have forced the atten- ton of designers and manufacturers on jersey cloth. It has the advantage of being very light in weight, and, if properly cut, it's stretching propensi- ties are minimized. Last summer there was a good deal of silk jersey used. It had the advantage of being ! costly, which kept it more or less ex- elusive. Doubtless we shall hear more about this aristocratic member of the | jersey clan as the weeks go by and winter gives way to the spring season.
 Just now, however 1t is the woolen
 fabric that Is arousing greater inter
 est, since 1t is being employed for
 the beach suit. In between models in i dicate that smartly dressed women are
 not averse to adopting it for the street i tailleur.
 Every one feels that the Spanish l movement in dress is bound to be a
 success, although it's progress will be
 slow, and it may be that the minor
 features of this new style will be | adopted before the entire silhouette.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
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may be added with the aid of two wooden supports OF the sides of the box. The till may be simply a wooden framework with a denim bottom and loops on the sides to lift it readily. The interior of tho box and the inside Of the lid should also be lined to match the outside of the box, which then is quite ornamental as a window seat when not otherwise in demand. A wooden box may be painted and en- ameled outside if you do not wish to cover it with cretonne. Babys initials can be added on top in gold letters.
 A hamper recently made for a baby had the inside of the lid filled with a great bow of pink ribbon to match the other trimmings. This bow could be removed and temporarily attached to the coach afghan at will
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

The high collar in the low evening gown is the first attempt to establish the new idea.
 As for the farthingaIe, that reed that distends the hips and allows the edge of the skirt to fall Imply toward the ankles, it is already seen at dances.
 One has to go back to the sixteenth century to get the origin of the far thingale, and the fact that it lasted through the seventeenth century is commentary on its popularity. But one must look to New York and not France for it's revival in the year 1916 Long before Jeanne Lanvin, Worth and Poiret started their Spanish move ment a designer in New York had her manikins wearing it. This was as long ago as last April
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

single velvet leaf and each leaf att tached to the main stem by three small rhinestones Morning glories are formed of gold gauge painted in deli cate shades of mauve and with leaves of green, and mauve colored cycla- mems have leaves of sheer silver lace, Velvet roses in pink, mauve and blue have leaves of black chantilly lace edged with chenille or black net edged with jet. The stems are covered with chenille or jet, according to how the leaf is outlined. Orchids are used in single flower with sprays of maiden hair fern. In addition to the natural shadings there are those in cerise or bright coral.
 This time of the year, when so many theater parties are being given, de- mands pretty matinee costumes, and the first one pictured is a very dressy suit of plum colored matelasse cut Russian style with deep bands of black fox fur. The sleeves are bell shaped, and the draped fur turban is very smart. The next costume is rather more striking in it's shepherdess effect "a navy blue and white wide striped satin combined with navy blue panne velvet. The quaint little cape with its pointed, tasseled end is modish to degree, and the bands of skunk fur give ballast to the design. This costume must be carried just right in order to realize itself.
 Maroon velvet develops the hand some suit with its double flare of squirrel fur. The skirt is full, and the shoulder line of the loose sleeves is cut low. Squirrel skin also gives the high color. This suit is made of such lux uriant materials that they carry the design without other trimming.
 The next outfit is of tan velours and a green pin stripe cut with a marked flare and banded with narrow seal The trig little cap to match has a black silk tassel held by seal pompon and matches the stole scarf. The last costume is somewhat dressier, a re- ception gown of brown silk net com bined with wide velvet ribbon and lynx fur. Velvet ribbon sash ends held by a pink French rose make very attractive girdle. The simple bodice has odd cuffs fur edged, while a white fox scarf gives a dashing touch to an already graceful design.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

Folks need a lot of loving in the morning. The day is all before, with cares beset- The cares we know, and those that give
 no warning;
 For love is Gods own antidote for fret. Folks need a lot of loving at the noon
 time
 In the battle IulI, the moment snatched
 from strife Halfway between the waking and the
 croontime
 While pickering and worriment are rife.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

! ing shown there is a particu- W lar interest attached to the materials used for the com Iosition of the same, since fabrics have good deal to do with the beauty and Etyie of any given model. .'. r-... 1t is known that the dearth of dye zhemicals will influence the use of light colors. The latter have been in state of restraint and abeyance dur Gg the past several seasons because of s1e tremendous vogue of black, dark Hue, dull brown and certain of the Sreen tones. Now, however, it is stated bat the dye shortage will make almost Snperative the adoption of pale colors. &hlte, of- course, is supreme always. Ear or no war and following white we &1all. probably see biscuit tones and zhle gray being particularly favored. Silk fabrics have not been as se- 8ously affected as the other textiles less silk. has been used than worsteds
 i nd therefore there is more in reserve
 bon which the present fashion makers lay draw; also there are many bril-
 hntly hued silks which fashion retired
 E too pronounced or gay for average Hear, but which may now be brought Brward to fill in the gap made by the #sually desired and heretofore obtain #ple Eolors.
 For the tailor made there is a tricot <aberdine, which, as it's name indi-
 Rtes, is a straight across weave, diff &rentiating 1t from the diagonal effect # the gaberdine of other seasons. Just &1w it is well liked in dark blue and in
 cam. French serge, which is a per #hnial favorite, is exploited in several & the newest tailleurs. Speaking gen.
 EaIly, 1t is unadorned and depends for Patronage on the faultless lines an6 &erfect workmanship of the high class
 odels.
 IA lot of worsted checks are being ssivanced; they are of the duvetyr
 kder, but have a more decided nal
 Ian their immediate predecessors #1though checks are to be excellent Iecording to the high authorities. th'
 Ariety that is being indorsed just nov more Of an outlined bar design thar Eat of the regulation check. On' &btes that these plaids have ligh Hounds barred in dark colors.
 3In scheduling .he list of new ma
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
Need a Lot of Loving

Folks hunger so fer loving at the night time,
 When wearily they take them home for rest At slumber song and turning out the light time
 Of all the times for loving that's the best! Folks want lot of loving every minute The sympathy of others and their smile! Till lifes end, from the moment they be- gin 1t, Folks need a lot of loving all the while.
 Ladies Home Journal.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

which also have been revived as a feature of the new models
 In some instances the collars are all most waist depth at the back, and they emphasize the long shoulder line which is now considered modish. In many cases the sleeves are banded with a frilling or ruching of the collar fabric, the latter being expressed in white lawn, organdie or net.
 Flowers, both natural and artificial, are at present the most desirable adornment on the voluminous skirt or on the bodice. The boutonniere for wear with the tailored suit is usually a single flower of medium size, encir- cled with various flowers stiffly ar ranged. Roses, gardenias, poppies and carnations are correct. Apples of
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
STIRRED OYSTERS,

CHOP twenty five large oysters fine.
 add the beaten yolks of two eggs, two tablespoonfuls of cream, sufficient dry breadcrumbs to thicken and salt and pepper to taste. Fill the cleaned shells with the mixture Put little pieces of butter on top and bake in a quick oven until lightly Drowned.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

Eleventh-Steel. Twelfth-Linen. Thirteenth-Lace. Fourteenth-Ivory. Fifteenth-Crystal. Twentieth-China. Twenty fifth-Silver. Thirtieth-Pearl. Fortieth-Ruby. Fiftieth-Golden. Seventy -fifth-Diamond.
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

First-Cotton. Second-Paper. Third-Leather. Fourth-Fruit and flowers. Fifth-Wooden Sixth-Sugar. SeVenth-Woolen Eighth-India rubber. Ninth-Willow. Tenth-Tin,
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

Such designers as Premet, Beer and Lucienne advocate the return of the elbow sleeve for thin dresses. Indeed, many of the most charming models in corporate the short sleeve, which, it must be confessed, seems the logical
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03

Y OW that new fashions are be-
 q ing shown there is a particu- s lar interest attached to the
New Britain herald., 1916-03-03
COSTUMES FOR YOUNG LADIES' LATE WINTER WEAR



 blouse down the back The that attaches thereto IS
 yuthand might also approach to the uvenihlch IS whereh make ornament necessity There especially where there panel al considered 0 have them only down the back
 that the designers their special attention make the back of the criticised praised drapeies and kindred effects is a picturesque ensemble
 lady suggestions that has ribbons wherewth break the stately Godey instance dress of the fower the polished lazuli according the light strikes it.
 Leastwe voie crepe chimes willow aea linens and interesting bouses with flesh coors, whl gray pale ylow vor oo Fluffy ruches on down and troats also spring of that button in front
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
WORLD COMPETITION

One thing is sure, after the war
there will be such competition for
trade all over the world, by land and
sea, that there will be small time
for philosophizing upon the results
of the fighting. Knowing part we
can guess lot more about Germany's
preparedness for the greatest COM
mercial war in history. The wars
cripples and manned ones are not
sitting on street corners begging in
Germany; they are running factories.
For a year the Germans have been
extensively improving their harbors,
dredging their rivers for navigation
and building canals between them so
that shipping can go far inland. Mer-
chant vessels are being built in all
the ship yards. The world was sur
prised at Germany's preparedness for
war; it will not be ready for what
it will meet when 1t runs up against
Germany's preparedness for peace.
Fighting sharpens the foresight, and
we may rest upon the fact that the
allies too have hopes of doing little
business after the war to pay ex-
penses. Made in America" is just
a promising baby that will have to
struggle for its existence. With
prices the way they are we are not
any of US going to pay more for
something we can get for less.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-09-29
EASTERN MAN SPEAKS

An eastern man who owns some
farms in this county was out here at
harvest time looking after his prop
erty. When we saw him he wiped
the sweat from his forehead and said
something like this: Eyes, / guess
this is a GOOD country all right, but
YOUR farmers make such a mess OF
things. I mean in particular the
tenant farmers; that is the kind l
have to deal with. They haven't
enough get-up about them to do any
good. They would starve to death
anywhere else. They don't work by
any system, nor they don't work
much"a all. They don't take care OF
YOUR improvements and they COM
nlain because you don't supply them
with more I offer to buy the ma
terial if they will do the work to put
II in service but they don't have
time. They are too busy fooling
around. They are too busy gong 10
a dance or a circus or roundup
or a hold-up or any piece OF tom.
foolery but attending to business. IL
we managed like this back east we
should starve to death"