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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
SCHOOL GIRLS UNIFORMS

Simple clothes will be worn
by the girls of the seventh and
eighth grades and high school
at Albert Lea as a result Of a
resolution passed by the city
school board requiring that all
girls in these departments wear
a regulation costume consisting
of a sailor suit or MILDLY blouse,
blue in color. All silks, velvets
and other costly dresses are to
be barred from all school func-
ti>ns.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
CLEMENTS ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Bertrand
returned Friday from their hon
eymoon which they spent in the
Twin Cities.
John Mieson and family and
Jacob Weycker of Morgan Wis
tied at the VIM. Mieson home
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Reiner
spent Sunday with Mr.. Reiner's
parents at Comfrey.
JOS. Heiderscheidt, of Morgan,
visited at the Jos. Bierl and C.
Berberich homes Tuesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. C. Hopfen-
spirger spent Sunday at Sleepy
Eye.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hurton
of near Gilfillan visited at the
Fred Hoffman home Sunday.
Anna Klabunde visited at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Klabunde Sunday.
Lorraine Grimes, of Sleepy Eye,
is visiting at the V. C. Hopfen-
spirger home this week.
Mrs. Chas. Berberich and Mrs.
Joe Heiderscheidt spent Sunday
at Mankato with their mother
who has undergone an operation
at St. Joseph's hospital.
Mrs. F. Hasselman returned
to her home in LaSalle, ILL.,, af-
ter a weeks visit at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hof-
man.
Miss Martha Andrewjiski, of
Dudley, is visiting at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Alfred RE
ner, this week.
Miss Lizzie Bierel was a Slee-
py Eye visitor Wednesday.
John Schilt of Redwood Falls
was a business visitor here last
Wednesday.
Miss Geneva Dickrneyer, Of
Franklin, is visiting at the w.
P. Netzke home.
Mrs. J. w. Hopfenspirger and
daughter Angela, of Sleepy Eye,
visited at the Gerstman home
Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Irene Gerstman returned
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23

Threshing is pretty we'll un-
der way in this part and by the
end of the week most of the
shock threshing will be finished.
John SteM and Christ Jensen
went on an extended fishing trip
to Diamond Lake and Minneap-
oils last week. /
Active work has been COM
menced on the Bertrand home
south of the elevators.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Gerstman
were Morgan visitors Saturday.
Mrs. VIM. Ganott entertained
a number of ladies Thursday in
honor of Mrs. Wyborny who will
leave Clements soon.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23

oils where she has been study
ing the fall styles in millinery.
John Rothmier purchased a
Ford car from J. H. Hopfenspir-
ger & Son last week.
Math. Eigenberger narrowly
escaped serious injuries Friday.
While running a car into the
shed, he ran into the door,
smashing the front of the car
but escaped without injury to
himself.
Chas. Berberich was a Red
wood Falls visitor Friday.
Tie interior of the public
school is being decorated by A.
Dugas.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23

Wednesday from Minneapolis,
where she visited the past week.
Carl Carol, of Sleepy Eye,
was a business visitor here last
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Wyrembeck
and son Frank, autoed to Nor
gan Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. P. Cutting, of
Sleepy Eye visited at the V. c..
Hopfenspirger home last Friday
evening.
Mrs. A. Reiner and sister Mar
tina Andrewjiski, were Sleepy
Eye visitors Friday.
Miss Magdaline Gerstman re-
turned Saturday from Minneap-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

hereby announce myself a
non-partisan candidate for Rep
resentative-at-Large for Brown
and Redwood Counties, subject
to the approval of the voters of
said counties at the general cleo
ton to be held next November.
and will appreciate your support.
A. J. PRAXEL,
Lamberton, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the people of Redwood
County,:
I hereby announce myself a
candidate for the Office of rep
resentative from Redwood coun-
ty. Your vote and support will
be greatly appreciated.
JOS. DANIELSON,
Walnut Grove.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
Paid Political Announcements
ANNOUNCEMENT

I hereby announce myself as
a candidate for election at the
general election for County Com
missioner from the Third Dis
trict. I will kindly appreciate
your vote and support.
ED. STEFFL,
Clements, MINI.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENT

l hereby announce myself as
. candidate for election at
the general election for County
Commissioner from the Fifth
District. Your vote and sup
port will be appreciated:
JAMES P. GAFFNEY.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23

The cynic advises changing
the words, 81 do" to II am done"
It is poor consolation to the
Tilted lover to be made ''best"
man.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-08-23

for the Office of Representative
from Redwood Co. Your vote
and support will be greatly ap-
preciated and l promise you my
test services in return.
C.. M. BENDIXEN,
Morgan, MINI.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

added. "But don't deny me one pleas
ure. Alice Let me have tbs red ear az
aa mennonite. won't your"
She extended Il towards him eager
iy Her heart thrilled. almost aorry
was she that she had denied this hon.
eet.eyed, clean. earnest. loyable Tel
low hia wish tie was loyal friend
and she knew that no fairly worahlped
her. She tried 10 make amends hy be
ing more than gentle and attentive 20
him the ress o. the evening. She waa
touched infinitely as she neted that he
placed the red ear Inside hla vest on
the side nearest 10 his heart
Alice talked OF a social gathering
week ahead az though u was a settled
fact that Abel would be her escort up
on that occasion as usual He was not
very responsive. however. and ieft her
AZ the home door ~ though something
had depressed and chilled him
Poor fellow sighed Alice regret
fully ns they finally parted lie is 20
good, 10 true. and am afraid ! hurt
his feelings hope he does not think
would rather have somebody else
oh, iearl / wish.
That ha had Kissed herr There
that was the truth. and she bid her
bonny face IN har hands, hal6shamed
haIfdclighted. and ran into tho house
red as Deony and hoping that Abel
really would cherish the strange sou.
vcnir he had 20 crayed.
Humble. self.deprecatory. Abel Drake
had ever considered that he was fairly
unworthy the beautiful giri. To him a
goddess He compared himself despair
ingiy with the self,imporsAnt young
men he met. lie began 70 believe that
Alice liked him as friend. but beyond
that. she had shrunk from paying the
penalty Of the read ear OF corn. The
realization Of this wounded his sensi'
tive nature and discouraged all love
pretensions.
II was the third day after the hnsk.
Ing bee that Alice, busy about the
kitchen. was startled and then terri.
fled as neighbours boy about eight
years OF age came rushing in az the
doorway, bis face colorless and his
eyes a-stare with fright
"oh. Miss Alice,e he boited OUT
little Enals
My little sister-what OF her, quick
has she come 70 any harm7. cried Al
lee. her mind taking vivid alarm
she was playing boat with a tub"
painted forth her informant II tipped
over. Drown-dedi" was the ominous
concluding word.
With Wild shrek Alice dashed to-
wards the river which bounded the
rear Of the lot. She saw people rush
Ing down the shore. two forms strug-
Cling In midstream to reach dry land
She saw q man gain II. drop his drip.
ping burden, reel and sink PROSTATE.
Alice arrived GREATNESS and an.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The automobile has been found to
be such an important feature OF the
war operations that the German gov
eminent has undertaken to increase
the efficiency OF the motor car by
keeping the roads free OF glass. Dras
tic orders have been issued on this
subject, and the school children in ali
parts Of the country have been In
structed to look carefully over the
roadways which they have 10 pass
and TO pick up every bit Of broken
glass, or sharp piece OF metal. which
might be injurious to automobiles Per
sons who are seen TO drop glass or
bottles upon the highways are sub
jected to severe reprimand on the first
occasion and to fine on the second
Motorists who In former years nave
been suffering from the broken glass
and sharp tacks on roads and streets
declare that the order has cleaned the
roads as II by magic, and that pune.
lures or blowouts are rare things at
present
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
latest olass substltuts.

AS substitute for glass In the
equipment OF automobiles and many
other similar uses, a product has been
brought ost recently In Germany and
is now being subjected to rigid tests
in various shapes at the scene OF war.
1t is known as .cellon" and has many
remarkable qualities II is almost un.
breakable by ordinary handling.
Sheets -A&sshis -naterial gan b. bent
backward and forward many times
without breaking; blocks OF this
transparent product can be subjected
to blows without showing fractures.
it can be produced In any desired
thickness. Clear and completely
transparent, light or dark colored,
notified or even black, it can be used
Tor the manufacture of all objects now
made Of celluloid It's chief advantage
over celIuloid is its safety against fre.
A sheet Of cellon may be ignited by an
open flame.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The architect o. the Rensissagcs !
SEQ as one who, as like ~ not was
himself = sculptor. or a pnlntcr some.
times boah. So that - he wofkea
wltil others who. like himself. lived tn
the arts. there came cut ol Il build
lnga ~ which you cannot say where
architecture ends and sculpture and
painting begin
How EEy all this be- brought hRek
don't know. nor do wiser men than
!. do not venture 70 say that archi.
tects must become painters and aculp.
tors: that would BE- rather uiopian.
gu; At least they should be brought
closer together, personally and pro
fessionally. and the time 20 DO Il ia
while they are stu IN their formative
period.
The problem Il not being neglected.
beginnings are being made Few OF
the most eminent and thoughtful men
in the American worid Of art but are
concerned with tic. Grant III Serb.
nern Magazine.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
THE RED EAR
by mARcELLA pusoIs,


With shrek Of excitement and
glee the prettiest girl At Farmer
Doane's husking bee jumped up from
the stool she had occupied, scattering
a great heap OF corn all about her and
daringly. invitingly waving above her
head the third red ear found within the
hour There was grand rush after
her as she darted through the broad
open doorway OF the great barn out
into the moonlight, to lead her eager
pursuers brisk chase.
There was one young man who did
not Join the group. however This was
Abel Drake Also. taking no part In
the mad rush, but smiling indulgent-
ly after the recedlng mad. laughing,
cheering crowd. Alice Leslie kept on
mechanically tearing the husk from
the ear Of corn IN her hand. She was
not conscious thar she had uncovered
the tip OF a blood-red ear until the
companion by her side and escort ut
tered the quick words in eager breath
lessness:
why Atlres you ate tuShy Vho'
too.~
He was bashfuI reticent young
fellow, and as Alice flushed his embar.
rassment was equal 70 her own. The
penalty OF finding red ear was kiss,
but Alice had not invited chase for
the conquest. Her eyes wore almost
"a frightened look. A. Abel. smiling
slightly, moved towards her. IN his
ardent soul craving tho salute as the
fondest boon In the world. she shrank
back.
"oh. please mol" she Suffered. No
body ever kissed me-except my
brother"
Nobody ever let me kiss them AZ
ALL observed Abel, quite grayely. II
wish was your hrother'" and then he
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

gulahed at the scene Of the Fescne, to
see little Ina. scared and tremblina.
but unhurf and alive. and 81 4 gathered
her up IL her arms With 4 choking
eob Amid the confused baha OF buzz.
ing voices sac made out fbatIthe man
who had rescued her litlI1 blster had
gone through a terrible aErdagle IN
getting out Of the swift river daprent
and several men wefa striving 10 re.
store him to consciousheea
Alice uttered sharp cry aa she
glanced down at the inanimafe FORM
It was that OF Abel Drake
"Oh, he 10 not aead--tell me tell
met qnavered Alice, and then, as the
man kneeiing beside Abel Embossed HID
collar, he announced
Give him air He IL only exhaust
ed"
Then Alice thrilled IN folding badk
the collar OF the proatrate man a rf,s
bon about his neck was disclosed A.
it was disangaged, attached 70 its end
Alice saw the souvenir, the red ear Of
corn.
Give It TO me-" burst forth Alice,
and then shrank within herself: but.
with q wondering look. the man who
had disengaged the souvenir obeyed
her bidding. She clasped Il and the
rescued Ina closer to her bosom and
drew back from the anxious circle and
did not leave the spot until II was an
nounced that Abel had recovered, but
WAS Btill weak. and q vehicle was
brought 10 send him home.
Half dozen times that day Alice
sent a messenger 10 receive almost
hourly bulletins as 10 the condition Of
Abel The reports were encouraging
grateful, happy girl. como new spirit
Of emotion seemed borne into her
through that days exciting occur.
rences.
Her whole being glowed a8 about
noon the next day. the gate clicked
and Abel Drake, looking somewhat
pale but otherwise apparently none
the worse for his experience Of the pre-
yious day. entered the garden.
Alice greeted him with genuine
welcome OF Joy and gratitude
You are so kind TO come to 70 re
llove our anxiety, she said. why.
even little Ina has been longing 10 see
you aid thank you for your great. great
bravery
~ was fortunate was at hand
when the tub upset" said Abel. =
missed something when ! recovered -
the souvenir. understand you have
t. ] am quite lonesome without H.
Alice flushed and tFembled She
dropped her glance IN embarrassment
AZ the clear. kindly eyes Of Abel rest
I'd upon her Then her own flashed
A daring resolve hctnated hpr.
Come. she said simply, and led the
way to a side window. upon tne siil
Of which rested tho souvenir. loft there
70 dry out after lis bath ia the river
~Thauks" began Abel. extending q
hand 10 receive the ear Of corn.
Not until you win it'v cried Alice
and darted away light az lawn.
TIC was staggered al the challenge
Then his sits directed him what d
Wild. joyous Chase II was Under q
great tree he caught her. The de
lirium of delight awayed him as biz
lips met hers and her his own viii
ingiy
Shall We own the souvenir together
you and 1, aftsg thiag" be ventuged Ia
suggest with hesrt Of hope but dubi
Gus
''Yesi- her soft whisper treasured
him. and all che world was sunshine
tcopyriKht 1914 ~ ". @ chasaAnA
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The word stadium Il the Latin
form Of q Greek name for the meas.
are Of distances stade. coo feet. or
approximately an eighth Of a Roman
mile. As this was the usual distance
for foot races 81 Olympia. the name
came to be given 70 the structure
Wherein the foot races and other aih.
letic contests were held. All the an.
Client Greek atadiao which the stad-
luna AZ Athens, built BY Lycurgus 800
-. G. and restored BY King George Of
Greece in 1906. " fine example,
we're semIeircular at one end and open
n the other, while the perfect alliptl-
cal design was the Roman moditca.
ton 10 be noted In the Coliseum Of
Rome and the amphitheater at Pom.
peii
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
HIS LOVE FoR GOOD HORSE
Ex.seerstary Of State Knox Relates
How Its Origin Was Revealed
70 Him.

| have always loved horse and for
many years ! was at a Loss to discover
the reason for my affection 1t did not
cuni4 from early association with him.
The mystery OF my passion
was finally solved My gentle mother.
Of whom DR.. John A. Brashear. the
great astronomer, once wrote, she
was more nearly wingIess angel than
anyone have ever known" being on
her way to the Pacific coast. stopped
several days with me at my home in
Pittsburgh Yielding TO my persuasion.
to the charm OF brilliant October aft.
ernoon, and to my specific promise
that ! would drive slowly, she. not
withstanding her seyenty-five years
went for a drive with me behind as
quiet and swift a little mare as could
be desired
With literal adherence to my prom
Use Dolly logged along and we enjoyed
the day Presently an alertness in the
mare, which could be felt rather than
seen, indicated something coming be
hind. With one eye on the little lady
in the seat and the other on the one in
the shafts / let the latter have her
way gradually without seeming to dis
turb the former. In a moment we
were stepping some. but not enough
for with whiz and cloud of dust
we had been passed. This was new
experience for the mare. She resent
ed it and was soon in full pursuit. ]
Rad not yet gotten fully into the game
still felt the restraint Of my promise
ana while hesitating what to do | felt
a motion at my side and turning saw
my mother tightening her bonnet
strings and in tones OF excited pleas
ure she said. There, Phil, there is a
wide place; you can pass him there"
and we did.
have never since doubted where ]
got my love for horse. Former Sec
rotary Philander c. Knox. in the Breed
ers' Gazette.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

When electric trmmcars hrst started
In his native town q canny Scot got
on one. intending TO make the full
journey, costing three pence, but only
took a penny ticket and renewed It
twice at the end or each stage On
the last stage the conductor remon'
ftrated with him. saying he ought 70
have taken out a three.penny ticket
at the beginning OF the journey and
saved unnecessary trouble.
ma. nal" said the Scot, had dune
sac. and yer had broken doom. MIGHT
hAe lost thrup-pence, but, as II "a, !
Gamma lose MAR than ae penny"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
CHM and chrIstIanItx.

The progress OF the Christian re.
ligion in China under the policy Of
very benevolent neutrality" practiced
by Yuan Shi-kai Is noteworthy. Dur.
ing the last year, II "a said, over zoo
high officials. merchants and literati
have enrolled In Bible classes. The
churches In Peking-i2 in all-are
filled to overlooking with new adher.
ents, and several or them have en-.
larged their quarters. It is not un-
usual to see meetings held under
Christian auspices attended by audi
ences OF 5000 students Yuan ShLkal
himself recently made a big contribu.
tion to the work Of the Methodist col.
tege in Picking.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

An electric hammer Of new design
has recently been evolved by leading
American electrical manufacturer.
Briefly, the new hammer consists Of a
high-speed, series-wound electric motor
driving an eccentric mechanism
through reduction gearing; the mech.
anism. in turn. operating plunger
which is virtually the hammer A
sleeve IS provided in which the drill
or hammer rod may be inserted, SO
that 1t can be rapidly struck by the
plunger.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Robert was visiting In a large city
and was greatly excited over the pros.
pect Of going to see a big toy depart
ment the next day When he was get
ting ready for bed he Rugged his faith.
er with unusual vigor Daddy" was
pleased aud said. That's very nice
Robert said Well that's for two
days am going to see the toys, and
viii have no time to love you tomor.
row.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
chinesa Lie tobacco.

The introduction OF the tobacco hab-
It among the Chinese dates back only
few years. and its spread throughout
the country has been astonishingly
rapid, so It is stated by Consul Cen
ernl Anderson At Hongkong The Gig
arctic habit is not confined to men
Girls and women Of all classes and
ages, from ten years d age upward. in
dulge as freely and openly In Gig
arettes with as much apparent enjoy.
meft. as do their brothers.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
wlseonsln,s l,is,orv

Wisconsin has from time 10 tiue
been an annex of various other states
Wisconsin from 1906 TO 1909 formed d
part Of Indiana territory. From 1903
TO 1878 Wisconsin was embraced In
the territory OF Illinois. When Illinois
became state all the country north
Of It. including Wisconsin. was Joined
to Michigan After more than forty
years Of shifting Wisconsin was admit.
ted into the Union with her present
boundaries In 184s.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

Everybody has some friend whom
they wish 10 make happy i may
bc Mother or FatiSer. Sister Of Bro
thcr. Itmay b Wife Or il may
BE- Sweetheart and often Them
sslaae
Or stock &C TeWelry and Bric-a-
Brae is complete Zach pierce has
been carefully selected and We feel
satisfied that a yisit from yon will
bear us oul that we have as fine .
selection As can l,e found anywhere.
Ans article that you may select
viii be laidaside and delivered when
wanted
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
MarIkad Remembrance.

before entering pond or stream
d moccasin or other water snake fllls
himself with wind. and helpfully
began Professor Pate "The average
Hon. does exactly the same before
ho enters the legislature" interrupted
the Old CodgeF The said wind keeps
him aIioat On the surface OF things for
short time. but when II ii finally IL
PEELED he either sipkg 10 the bottom or
gets ont Kansas City Star.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

The excessive talking iii which many
girls indulge Is decided element Of
nervous strain. have heard Of 'sl.
Ience club. the members Of which try
to refrain from Rll unnecessary talk
ing. Gushing andTuselees chattefing il
against the princlple of this cIub. IT
has been said that the Japanese girls
preserve their yonthfulness Tar longer
Than their American sisters They live
quiet lives and DO not waste their
words.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17

A New Jersey han, spying barrel
Of fine, soft tar. ailghted thereon and
aid an egg. There resulted firnly
oound sandwich tar. egg and chicken
the order named. A woman and a
man who went to the rescue vera
also held fast by the hands until POI
ice we're called and effetted a rescue.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
Enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm 10 always connected
with the senses, whatever be the OBJ
iect that excites It. The true strength
Of virtue Is serenity Of mind combined
with deliberate and steadfast de-
termination to execute her laws. That
als the healthful condition OF the moral
life; on the other hand. enthusiasm,
even when excited to representations
Of goodness. is brilliant but feverish
glow which leaves only exhaustion and
languor behind Kant
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
LEONARD HALL
LEoNARpToWN. MD.

boarding and Day School Tor Boys.
Affords opportunity FOR excellent
training Ia. the High School subjects,
Agriculture and Commercial branches
Terms moderate. Location most
hcalthinl. Sanitary arrangements
perfect.
Registration Sept. Z.
Catalogue on application. 7-Sltf
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1916-02-17
sacred white elephant.

A white elephant Ia regarded sacred
IN Siam, and when one dies il mas q
funeral grander than that ACCORDED
10 princes, buddhist priests ofiiciate
ana thousands OF deyout siamese men
and women follow the deceased ami
NAL to the grave. Jewels and offerings
representing much wealth are buried
with the elephant