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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-01
The Wherefore,

"Flubdubs home seems badly neg
lected."
We'll. his wife is interested in pris-
on reforms, better roads, pure poll
tics and clean plays. - Louisville
Courier Journal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-01
LICENSED TO WE'D

Robert NJ Harper. .......E East Moline
Miss Margaret l. Sackville. ........
East Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-01
Beginning TOMORROW The Ju1
StQNG2ef67
Editorials
Between Ourselves
The Cost of Doing Business

Do you know how much it costs to
sell, wrap and deliver a dollar blouse?
Probably not.
Those at the head of this store
know it. They know to a fraction of
a penny. 1t amounts to a very con-
siderable percentage Of the gross pro-
fits on that blouse. There is very
little left when the amount Is de-
Quoted. Sometimes, when the dollar
blouse is sold closely, there is moth
ing left after the cost Of selling wrap
ping and delivering are deducted.
Please read and analyze the fol-
lowing:
Mrs. K. steps up to the blouse
counter. She looks over the lines be-
cause she really wants a blouse to
wear tomorrow to Mrs rs card party.
She finally selects what she knows
pleases her. Charge and send it,
please" she says and leaves the de-
partment She gets her blouse that
afternoon and wears it to Mrs. rs
card party the next day. She likes
her blouse and keeps It.
Soon after Mrs. X. leaves the blouse
department her friend, Mrs. Y, ap-
proaches. Mrs. Y. does not need a
blouse; in fact, she has little idea of
buying She is SIMPLY SHOPPING.
She looks over practically the same
assortment that Mrs. X looked over
and finally selects one Charge and
send 1t, please" says she, and walks
away.
Her blouse reaches her about the
sane time Mrs. X. receives hers. She
does not need blouse. She does not
want a blouse. In short, the subject
of blouses Is giving her no concern
whatever The result is the blouse
remains In its original box in her
closet until a week or so later. when
she discovers it and sends it back.
Both of these blouse transactions
cost Parker's the same amount. On
Mrs. KS purchase we made a profit.
On Mrs. Us we lost exactly the price
of selling, wrapping and sending, AND
THE BLOUSE WAS OUT OF OUR
STORE MANY DAYS.
The above transactions. hypothetical
though they are, are fairly illustra-
tive
Won't YOU cooperate with US and
become a Mrs. X?
Talk it over with your friends
Ito be continued)
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-01

Inspector Johnson issued permits
for the construction of 24,992 square
feet of concrete sidewalks costing
$11.240.
May established a new record for
fees collected in the plumbing inspec-
tors Office, the report of John Joers
shows. The sum collected it $5O6, or
81 more than May, 1915. which held
previous records. The plumbing in
Snncfnr'S rnnnrt fnllnWS
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Nord-Olson,

A pretty home wedding took place
at the J. Markus Olson home in this
city last night, when the daughter,
Miss Jessie Olson, became the bride
Of Mr.. Axel Nord, young farmer
was performed by Rev. Paul Hallin,
pastor of the Swedish Baptist church,
at $3.50 p. NJ, in the presence of rela-
tiyes of the contracting parties. The
bride was attired in white crepe de
chine and wore veil and carried a
bouquet of brides roses and lilies-of-
the-valley. The bridesmaids were
Miss Agnes Nord, sister of the groom
and Miss Mary Olson, sister of the
bride. The former wore embroidered
net over pale blue and the latter pale
green crepe de chine. The groom was
attended by his two brothers, Messrs.
Alfred and Oscar Nord. The rooms
were decorated with pink and white
streamers and cut flowers, and the
ceremony was performed under a
large bell Of sweet peas. Music was
furnished by an orchestra. A wedding
dinner was served after the ceremony.
Guests from a distance were, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nord, parents OF the groom,
Miss Agnes and Messrs. Alfred and
Oscar Nord of Milbank, S. D., and
Miss Lima Olson Of st. Paul. The
newlyweds will be at home on the
groom's farm near Milbank after Aug.
Is, whittier they will go after a we'd
ding motoring trip to various points.
Many Willmar friends of the bride ex-
tend cordial congratulations.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
BAD WRECK ON
WATERFOWL line
Engineer and Fireman On Pas
senger Train Found Covered
With Coal.

A head on collision occurred last
Friday evening about six thirty o'clock
on the WATERFOWL branch Of the
Great Northern half mile west Cf
LaBOlt. S. D. The trains to collide
were west bound passenger No. 1S5,
which connects with the afternoon
passenger at Benson, and eastbound
freight No. $50. The accident hap
pened but half a mile from the LaBolt
station. and this probably prevented a
great loss Of life as had the passen.
ger been travelling at full speed, moth
ing could have saved the crew and
passengers.
The freight was endeavoring to
make LaBolt for a meeting point. and
when almost there. the crew discov-
cred the passenger train leaving that
place. The freight was stopped, and
it is claimed a tlagman sent out to
warn the approaching train OF the
danger. Neither engineer cr fireman
on the passenger were on the lookout,
as there was some trouble with the
CRATES in the fireboX, and both men
clce OF the fiagman was not noticed.
Neither did they hear the shrieking OF
the whistle on the freight locomotive.
In fact it seems the only person,
either passenger or member of the
crew. on the passenger train to hear
the whistle, was the express messen-
ger. and he escaped with slight in.
;uries.
When the engines crashed, the boil
ers were telescoped, and the engines
practically demolished. That neither
Of the engineers or fremen were kill
ed seems miracle. The engine crew
Of the passenger were the most SER
iously injured, George Pelton Of this
city being badly burned and scalded,
while engineer Clarity of Watertown
was so badly hurt he was taken to
hospital at that place. Gus Kagel was
the conductor on the passenger and
he was severely shaken up, as were
the mail clerk and brakemtn.
The cause of the collision hasn't
been determined yet, as no investiga-
ton can be held until engineer Clar-
ity and fireman Pelton are able to be
up and around w. B. MacNees of
this city was the conductor on the
freight. Carelessness more than any
thing else would seem to have been
the cause, as there does not seem
much excuse for two trains to meet
/ headon, on straight stretch OF track
in broad daylight.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
KAND|Y0HI BUTTER
TOPS ITS RECORD
Kand|yohi Cooperative Cream.
cry Does Big Business
In June.

The Kandiyohi Central Creamery
reports the largest June business in
it's history, in fact the largest months
business ever done in this flourishing
institution. Secretary C. J. Nelson re.
ports that since the record of March
business and patrons checks was pub
lished in the Willmar Tribune q num-
Der Of new patrons have been added
and additional stock sold. The fol-
lowing is the summary of the June
business.
Cream received at creamery
DuCCcI AdI 1870 IDS.
412 tubs butter shipped or 26,421 lbs
Total lbs. butter manufactured
5000 IDS.
Total receipts for month. 81, S05.94
Paid patrons. in cash and but
Price paid for butterfat, 80
cents per pound.
There are now ITS patrons, of which
40 are stockholders.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
WHOLESALE fruit
HOUSE FOR W|LLMAR
E. P. Stacy & Co. Of Mime.
epohs Are Negotiating
For a Site.

E. P. Stacy & Company Of Mime
apolis have made application for the
lease from the Great Northern of the
right-of-way opposite the Cooperative
store for the purpose of the erection
Of wholesale fruit house. That is
all that is public as yet about what
will likely be Willmars next acquis.
ition for the wholesale distribution OF
products. 1t has long been the talk
that Willmar would make good
point for the wholesale distribution of
fruit, and E. P. Stacy & Co., have act.
ed on the idea.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
The Landlord Of The New Nevis.

The Tribune received an interesting
letter dated at Nevis, Mimi, the other
day from Martin Olson, pioneer resi-
dent of this county who is now in the
hotel business at Nevis. His hotel is
The New Nevis, a practically fire-proof
structure with twenty good rooms.
They cater to outing parties, hunt
ers and fishermen. Nevis has a fine
school, an electric plant, good band,
and is right up to date. The Olsons
have now been there nearly year
and like their new home very much.
Kandiyohi folks when out motoring in
northern Minnesota, would find a
hearty welcome at Nevis.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
, GAL AND PERe NAL

IL '" OlOS duu SUI 4dSl
Friday from visit at Milaca.
Miss Addie Glader of Atwater was
a visitor in this city last Saturday.
Miss Esther Norsen Of Wheaton
is visiting with Mrs. Elmer Peterson
this week.
Miss Grace sperry spent few
days last week visiting with relatives
at Atwater.
Simon Lund Of Dawson was In
this city on business last Thursday
afternoon.
Miss Frances Hoard Of Monte
video is the guest Of Miss Elsie Hog
lund this week.
=. J. Stansberry Of Minneapolis
was an over Sunday visitor with rela-
tives in this city.
Mrs. Jack Smith of Holland spent
Monday morning visiting with Miss
Clara Rasmussen.
Mrs. Robert Johnson spent few
days visiting with her sister at New
London last week.
Miss Olive Greenfield Of Pennock
spent the week end visiting with
friends in this city.
Mrs. Rowat OF Des Moines, Ia, is
visiting with her son and family, Mr..
and Mrs. J. \. Rowat.
Miss Jeanette Smith of Mime
apolis arrived last week for a visit
with Miss Nellie Robbins.
Miss Emma Rodberg of Benson
was the guest of friends in this city
last Friday and Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G.. Handy left on
Monday for their annual visit with
relatives in the eastern states.
Harold Otos came down from
Glenwood last week for a few days
visit with relatives in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Moore re-
turned last Friday morning from a Wis
it with relatives at Estherville, la.
Miss Martha Haley who has been
teaching at the Morris summer school
returned the latter part of the week.
Lionel Mckinley came home the
last of the week from Aberdeen to
spend couple of days visiting here.
Miss Florence Ringness of Morris
arrived last Friday afternoon for a
weekend visit at the w. M. Chase
home.
Mrs. O. S. Lund and sons, Phillip
and Paul Of Dawson spent a few days
last week visiting with Miss Cora
Berkness.
Miss Marguerite Stockwen return
ed Monday from a weeks visit with
Miss Eunice Spicer at Medayto-on-
Green Lake.
Misses Bess Thomas and Vera
Phantom arrived last Wednesday from
Canton, O., for visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. R. w. Hadley.
Mrs. r. A. Hoff and son and
daughter arrived last Friday evening
from Redwing for a visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Grangaard.
-Hjalmar Peterson, of Minneapolis,
known better probably under his non
de plume of "Olle Skratthult," was
visitor for two days at Mamre this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Thyden and
son arrived Monday afternoon from
Los Angeles, Cal, for a visit with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Thyden.
Harold Severinson who Is work
ing with an elevator crew at Str0b
Vile, N. D., arrived last Saturday
morning and spent a couple of days
at his home in this city.
Mrs. Van Houten of WahpetoI
was in the city Saturday visiting will
her mother. Mrs. Christine Johnson
| Mrs. Van HOuten was enrOute TO
i Woodmen, Colo, to visit with her bro
Their, George, who Is at the sanatO1
ium at that place.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
R|NCLINGS DRAW
RECORD CROWD
WI||lar Remains On Circus Man
By Immense Attendance
Given,

Ringing Brothers circus last Satur-
day drew the largest crowd Wfllmar
has ever seen. The estimates of the
crowd run from 10000 to 80, 900. There
were about $500 autos in town, and
the pennants on the same indicated
that they came from q radius of a
hundred miles or more. Everywhere
you might go in the city you would
see autos parked in the yards and they
lined the streets down town and near
the circus grounds at the south end OF
Fifth street. The large garages were
packed to the doors. Handy-Lewis
Co., stored Sc cars. Mr.. Downs of
Spicer counted Al cars Wiltmar-bound
in the morning which he met on the
one mile stretch from Mud lake east.
A lady living on Litchfield avenue E.,
counted 302 autos passing in one hour.
Mayor Wellin's traffic squad were busy
on the congested corners. The May
or put in twenty hours directing
his men and was rewarded by the
knowledge that no accident Of any
serious nature took place.
the afternoon was so great that many
gave up the attempt to get in at that
time The circus management said the
attendance was phenomenal The reg
ular afternoon train from the south
west was five hours late preventing
many from arriving in time from that
direction.
The wreck on the WATERFOWL line
came nearly preventing the circus
from arriving in time to show at all
The trains were run via the NJ. and
st. L. and transferred at Hanley Falls.
The first train did not arrive until at
ter nine o'clock and the last train at
ter twelve o'clock. The parade was
delayed until 80 o'clock and the at
ternoon performance until after three,
closing at six O'Clock. The evening
drew a record attendance for night
performance in this city.
The main tent was the largest ever
seen here, being $50 feet longer than
Barnum & Bailey's that was here last
year. Simultaneous performances on
three rings and four platforms kept
the spectator busy indeed. The men
agerie was a splendid one, including
many rare species. and all animals
were in good condition.
- The rendering of "Cfndefefh" on >
large stage with curtain and with
powerful foot lights was something
new for circus. The costumes were
very elaborate and brilliant, and the
procession to the castle which filed
the entire arena had many new feat
ures never seen before in q big cir
Gus.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Little Damage to Crops.

Hon. Marcus Johnson is in the city
looking after business interests. He
is optimistic in regard to the small
grain crop. He has examined many
fields in the Red River Valley and
other places where black rust and
blight had been reported as having de-
stroyed the grain but actually found
but very little of it. The cooler wealth
er of the last few days has helped the
grain in the filling.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Lake Lillian on business.
Miss Hilda Monsoon left Monday
for visit with relatives at Asbury.
Miss Ruth Klint of Kandiyohi
spent last Sunday visiting in this city.
Miss Elvera Boom spent last Sun
day visiting with friends at Maynard.
"A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
F. E. Monson on Monday of this week.
Miss Esther Dahleen went to
Maynard last Saturday for a few days.
visit.
Miss Lizzie Stewart Of Harrison
spent Sunday at the S. w. Larson
home.
Lewis Norgren, the music man,
left on business trip to Bird Island
this morning.
MIR. and Mrs. P. c.. Peterson re-
turned last Friday evening from a
short stay at Duluth.
Miss Jennie Swenson, cashier at
the Leading Store, is enjoying her
vacation this week.
Marcus Nicholson of Sunburg
spent last Saturday visiting with his
duul, MIS-. "A. II. lNSl6Ou.
ARTHUR Larson came home from
Rutland, N. D., to spend Sunday with
his parents in this city.
Miss Tina Olson of Mineapolis
arrived Monday evening for visit
with Miss Jennie Olson.
Misses Grace and Kate Molaneer
Of Raymond are visiting at the A. F.
T. 1fcf IN ic 1i<
Misses Mary and Catherine Tew
left Tuesday evening for a ten days
visit at Grand Forks, N. D.
Miss Amy Fridlund visited a few
days the first of the week with Rev.
and Mrs. Pearson at Green Lake.
Ernest Gyllenborg of Benson is
spending this week visiting with his
cousin, Henry Young in this city.
Miss Emma Olson of Litchfield
spent a few days last week visiting
With Miss Lois Sander in this city.
Miss Emma T. Johnson attended
to business matters in the town of
Lake Lillian Monday of this week.
Miss Marie Jebb left for her home
at Paynesville Monday after a few
days visit with Miss Agnes Larson.
Miss Julia Lenning of Duluth ar
rived Tuesday evening for visit with
the Misses Hazel and Edith Nelson.
Charles Holmgren and family of
Lake Elizabeth spent Sunday visit
ing at the Alfred Olson home in this
city.
Peter Bassebo resumed his duties
in the grocery department of Peter.
son and Wellin's Monday after a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Henry Besse of Oconogan,
Wash, arrived from Minneapolis last
Saturday for a visit with her uncle,
J. H. Martin and family.
Miss Edith Nelson left last Mon.
day morning for couple of days Wis.
it with relatives in the cities. She re.
turned Tuesday evening.
Mrs. William Englund, and the
Misses Hilma and Alice Englund and
Ella Johnson spent last Sunday visit
ing at the P. J. Gibson home in Rose
land.
Misses Lillian Nelson and Amy
Hakanson left Monday afternoon for
their homes at Minneapolis after Wis.
iting with relatives in this city fol-
some time.
Mrs. I. Moen and daughter. Ella
returned to their home at Tracy
Mimi, Monday afternoon after visit
| ing for some time with Mr.. and Mrs
OtOs MOen.
--Rev. T. M. Findley will conduct
church services next Sunday, July 80
as follows: Paynesville 11:O0 a. m
Burbank Presbyterian church $500 p
M; New London at 500 p. m. The
public is cordially welcome at all ser
vices.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Trades Farm for City Property.

A real estate deal of some import
ance was made last week, when F. G.
Handy became the owner Of the An
drew J. Dahl farm located 212 miles
south of town. The Handy residence
on Seventh and Becker and the form.
er Severt Benson residence on Fifth
street were taken by Mr.. Dahl as part
payment. The farm comprises two
hundred acres and vas figured at
1928 per acre.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
New Telephone Directory.

The new Willmar telephone direct
ory issued this week departs from the
previous custom of listing names OF
patrons, in that the names on rural
lines adjacent to Willmar appear in
alphabetical order among the other
patrons, instead Of being placed in a
separate list.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26

A shower was given at the w. p.
Boyd home last Friday evening, in
honor of Miss Jennie Olson. bride OF
this week. The evening was spent in
contests of various kinds. delicious re-
freshments being served at a late
hour. The honor guest was the re-
cipient of many useful and beautiful
gifts.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
ANNouNcEM ENT.

am glad to be able to tell all my
friends that ! have been lucky enough
to get a timer from Cleveland, Ohio,
and can say he 10 the best thinner that
has ever been in the City Of WIlImar.
Give US a trial to prove it.
AUGUST HOGLuND, Hardware.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Fourth Ward Home Sold.

Fourth Ward Home Sold.
Victor Selvig has purchased the
Swan Anderson (Jeweler) residence
on corner of Trott and East Second
street, paying $500 for same. Mr..
Anderson is erecting a new residence
on lots purchased from Carl Dahl
helm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
IN THE CHuRcH E9
BETHEL LUTHERAN.

Second St. and Becker Ave.
Rev. w. e. Pearson, A. NJ, Pastor.
Services Thursday evening at eight
o'clock.
Swedish services next Sunday
morning at ten thirty O'clock
Sunday evening, the following pro-
gram will be given by the Parochia]
school of the Bethel Lutheran church.
at p. M:
Rec. -. Helen Ohsberg
Myrtle WahlStrand, Hazel LundquiSt
Vincent Nelson, Vernon Nelson,
Maurice Nordgren, Mauritz Mel
SON, Reynold Johnson:
Vocal duet ...................
.... Agnes Lindberg, Dorah Moline
Florence Lundquist, Esther Oster-
holm.
Song %. ..............G Girls Chorus
NeC.
Pearl Johnson, Dorah Moline, Ag-
mes Lndberg, Florence Freeburg,
Myrtle Sandin, Geneva Swanson,
Verna Wahlstrand.
Rec. 80. Eleanor Ostlund
Rec. -. ........ Kenneth Bergquist
Rec. -. Eleanor Johnson
neC. .......
Pearl Benson, Caroline Bjornberg,
Ethel Johnson, Myrtle Nelson.
Rec. -. David Endersbe
Song -. ..............G Girls Chorus
Rec.
...Clyde Sampson, Laura Sampson.
A cordial invitation is extended to
everybody to attend this service.
SWEDISH MISSION.
Next Friday evening a Sunday
school ice cream social is held on the
church lawn. Everybody welcome.
Sunday school at $3.50. Sabbath
morning worship, 10:45. Young Peo-
pies meeting, 700 p. m. Evening
service o'clock
Wednesday evening, Aug. 2, Rev.
Per Lindh from Billings, Mont, will
preach. All are invited to these ser
vices.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST
SCIENTIST.
Sunday service, 10:45 a. M.
Subject: Love.
Wednesday service at p. M.
All are welcome to these services.
Free reading room in church edi-
flee open every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday from 2 to p. m.
OAK PARK M. E.
Sunday school at usual hour every
Sunday until further notice.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Iona Lake Ladies' Aid.

Long Lake Ladies' Aid will meet
at the G. ]. Bratberg home, Wednes-
day afternoon and evening, August 2.
A cordial invitation to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1916-07-26
Heat Damaoino Crops.

John Wicklund of Kandiyohi re-
ports that the grain crops are blight
ing bad, especially the marquis wheat.
Oats will make only a half crop.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-29
Poison Gas Bombs Were Used As Long
 Ago As Year 1914

The Hague, Netherlands, May 29.- The poison gas bomb employed in trench warfare today in Europe ap- pears to have a history dating back several centuries.
 Attention has just been drawn here to a discovery made during the car rying out of repairs to the naval de- fences of the port of Flushing, near the southern frontier of Holland, in 1857. Some curious stone jars were found in a cleft of the outer wall of the fortress, on the east side of the naval harbor. In form they resem- bled gun shells, and were found to be filled with asphyxiating materials. A chemical investigation showed that the contents included finely ground Spanish pepper and pepper seeds, gunpoWder, fine pitch and antimony, these ingredients giving rise, in a, state of combustion to an asphyxiating gas.
 Moreover, on investigation twenty five of such jars, though thrilled, were actually found still stored in an old lumber room of the Dutch arsenal centuries old. The Jars agree in form with those describedin works on py- rotechnics of 1914 and 1851.
 When the enemy in those days stormed the ramparts of a fortress he was pe1ted with these unpleasant mis- siles, which were used also in close quarter fighting at sea- According to a work dated 1897, they were replaced towards the end of the 17th century by pots, containing such ingredients as pitch, resin, saltpeter,A birthstone, co1ophony, coal, horse-hoof filings and poisons of various kinds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-29
Germans Encourage
 Women to Become
 Mothers, By Paying

Berlin, May 29.-A mother who gives birth to twins, or to tripIets. in Germany is entitled not only to the nursing money and the weekly war assistance" which the government provides for it's needy women, Sbut may collect the prescribed sum in du- plicate or triplicate according to the number of children born, according to a ruling published by the, Imperial In surance Bureau.
 The decision was the outcome of the suit of a Berlin woman, who, giv- ing birth /to twins, was refused nur- sing money and the weekly war al- 1owance for more than one child. The insurance branch bureau in her dis trict held that the law permitted only one payment regardIess of the mum Der of children born.
 The Imperial bureau which con troIs all the municipal branches in the empire, holds that it is of the utmost importance for every mother to be nourished in the very best possible way; and that two oA three chi1ren require more nourishrnent from the mother than-one.