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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-02-23
Parade Will Proceed Meeting and an
Enjoyable Evening Will Be
Showed Visiting Members.
~

Elaborate arrangements iase been
made for the ceremonial session OF
Dahna Temple. Dramatic order
knights Of the Khorassan. which is 10
be held this evening at the Pythian
Castle. Twenty-seventh and Chapline
streets. and the affair promises TO be
one OF the most interesting ever held
by the order.
/ The event is To be opened with a
street procession In which the Tyros
VIII be schackied and carefully guard
/ cd. The candidates are given the con
dolence that they viii not be molested
during the parade but no promises
have been made as to what will hap
pen after the procession VIII IN the pill
gramage across the desert is com
mcnced
There is one consolation the candi-
dates have and that is those who went
before them lived TO enjoy he banquet
rendered them after the various mys-
teries had been explained in their
crossing the sands of the desert. \
big banquet is scheduled 10 take place
after the ceremonies in honor OF The
new members and as the committee
has promised the candidates that this
VIII be an enjoyable AFFAIR they are
contentinC themselves that they will
live 10 enjoy the honors OF being
Knight.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
COMING EVENTS

The For,nightly Club will meet
this afternoon with Mrs. p. +,
kaler. on Carson avenue.
The regular meeting of the La
Junta Music Study Club will be on
Monday afternoon with Mrs. Regi-
nald Garvin.
The Young Ladies Sodality of the
Catholic church will meet Tuesday
evening with Miss Sophia Ruegg.
The Columbine Club will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Geo.
O'Leary.
Chapter W. p. f. O., will meet
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. F..
p. Austin on Belleview avenue.
The Wednesday Cluo will be en-
tertained Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Clof Simpson on Carson avenue.
Mrs. B. p. Gilliland will enter
tain the n. s. S. c. Club Wednesday
afternoon at her home on Colorado
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. f. Andrews will
entertain the Thursday Evening
Whist Club at their home Thursday
evening.
The st. Andrews Guild will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ira
Hall at 500 Santa Fe avenue.
The teachers OF the North La
Junta schools have issued invita-
tions to the other teachers OF the
La Junta public schools for a Hal
lowe'en Party, to be given at the
North La Junta school house October
30th.
The West Division OF the Ladies'
Aid OF the Christian church will
give Halloween party and lunch
Tuesday evening, October 3lst. at
the home of ]. c. Mcconnell. at 4Ol
Santa Fe avenue.
The East Division of the Ladies
Aid OF the Christian church will
meet with Mrs. c. r. Mapes at 514
smithland avenue, Thursday after
noon.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

The Ladies Aid society OF the
Presbyterian church met Thursday
afternoon with Mrs c. d. Steward.
at sol cimarron avenue. About
thirty-fiye ladies were present. and
in the absence OF the president. Mrs
John Harding. the first vice presi-
dent, Mrs. II. C. Inge. presided. Fur
Their plans were made for the Christ
mas Bazaar which they will give on
December 18th and 10th. and after
the business session the remainder
OF the afternoon was spent in sew
ing.
Mrs. Steward served delightful
lunch and the society adjourned to
meet again in two weeks ms the
guests OF the officers OF the society
at the home OF Mrs. John Harding.
II will be a Colonial afternoon and
the ladies will be dressed in colon
ial style.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
Have Booze On the Run

Booze Is on the defensive this
fan from Michigan TO California.
Five states beside Missouri will
vote November eth on constitu-
tional prohibition. They are Mich
igan. South Dakota. Nebraska.
Montana and California. In addi-
ton Iowa and Arkansas. which
now have statutory prohibition, will
vote TO make II constitutional. And
in Utah the next legislature is
pledged TO statutory prohibition.
In Oregon. Washington. Colorado
and Arizona the drys must fight to
hold their newly won territory.
Counter attacks are under way in
each state. the vets having initiated
legislation designed TO weaken the
Prohibitory Law.
In Illinois. Indiana. Pennslyyania
and Connecticut the drys are cen
tering their efforts on the election
Of legislatures pledged to county
unit bills.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

A list OF the names Of 300 Amer
leans killed In Mexico between 1913
and September /. 1916, is given by
Senator Fall OF New Mexico. This
IL exclusive Of twenty-eight persons
killed In Mexico. regarding whom
details could not be obtained.
Three hundred Americans killed
almost at our doors. and with hard
ly q protest on the part OF this gov
ernmcnu Three hundred murdered
some Of them by bandits. some by
federal soldiers. some by viiiistas.
some by csrranxistss. There were
not 10 many killed In the war with
Spain.
Three hundred killed. the militia
sent 10 the border for months. an
expense that seems likely TO amount
10 4 billion dollars incurred
Yet there are people who say sp.
provinHiy. "iic kept us out OF war"
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
wv
Birthday Party

Little Annabel Smith celebrated
Saturday, and in honor of the occa-
sion Mrs. Smith entertained fifteen
little girl friends at their home on
as only little tots enjoy were played
and later Mrs. c. II. Bristol added
greatly to their pleasure by taking
them all for an auto ride.
After returning from the ride
they were treated to ice cream and
cake and they departed for their
homes wishing Annabel many more
happy birthdays. Annabel received
many nice birthday gifts.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Meet us At the depot waiting
room at $3.50 .. m. Friday. October
18th, not later. for we will be gone
at CAB o'clock. A hayrack ride and
something to eat. Wear your old
clothes. bring a spoon and plenty OF
wraps. We will be back at mid
night"
This was the unique invitation Is
sued last week by Mr.. Raymond
Butts. to n number OF his friends. all
OF whom responded promptly and
they were conveyed to the Butts
ranch. at Benton. where oyster soup
and other good things were served.
and midnight found the merry crowd
back again to La Junta thanking the
host for n most delightful evening
Those who attended were the Misses
Bertha and Mary White. Jennie and
Ellen Olson. Edith and ADELAIDE
Bickie. Katie Jordan. and Messrs.
Walter and Leslie Burrows. Ed Gill.
Warren Baush. Joe Booth. Male
Conway. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sit
ton and the host.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Last Thursday evening two OF our
distinguished citizens gave us a dem
onstration Of foot racing. The partic-
ipants In the race were VIM. KNIT
nor and Or. Ncwkirk. There were
no official time keepers and no shot
fired at the start. but the DR.. II
staunch republican. doing all he can
for tho party and Mr. Kintncr In u
good democrat and did not approve
Of \ Hughes pin ms an ornament. so
when Ncwkirk attempted TO put one
on him. declared II no disgrace TO
run. and run he did. with all his
3s6 pounds gathering speed At every
jump with Newkirk giving chase.
but II wasa't even close. kintnsr
Isft hin ID . cloud Of duss.-Swink
Adveeass. t
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Mrs. Alice futile, who with her
daughter Mrs. Ellie Teter has been
visiting relatives in this city, left
Tuesday for Aguilar. Colo. to visit
for time before returning home
at River Bank. Calf.
Il. c. Chiles is expected to arrive
home tonight from st. Louis where
he has been spending the past two
weeks combining business with
pleasure.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Rowena Club

The first meeting OF the Rowena
Club for the season was held Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. w. l..
Cramp. on Cimarron avenue. A bust
ness session was held at which time
Mrs. c. r. Yates was elected presi-
dent, Mrs. s. Z. Wood vice presi-
dent and Mrs. Dix Dunlap secretary
for the coming year. After the bust
ness session a social time was en-
loved and refreshments were served.
The guests we're Mrs Fred l.. Davis.
and Mrs. John Miller. The club viii
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Dunlap.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
LEE GREEDY
Republican Candidate for County
Commissioner, Third District


Lee Greedy. republican candidate
for county commissioner from the
third district, is successful farmer.
and has been a resident of Otero
county for twelve years. He is As
years old, and is the owner OF a
good ranch Just south of Manzanola
which he calls Poverty Hill-but
they say it does not look very power
ty stricken around the place. He
handles good many sheep and cat
tie each winter. and also has one OF
the largest and best orchards in
Otero county.
When you meet him you will be
impressed with his quietness. as he
is a man OF few words and is will
ing for the other fellow to do most
Of the talking. His private success,
however. is proof OF his good judy
ment and qualifications for the Of
flee Of county commissioner, and he
is a man that knows when to spend
dollar that will save twenty later
on.
II Mr.. Greedy is elected county
commissioner. OF which we personal
ly have not the remotest doubt, you
will be assured OF having first
class business man to look after the
interests OF Otero county.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Miss Irene Warner was hostess on
Tuesday evening to the members Of
the T. o. Club. The regular business
session was held after which a So
cial hour was enjoyed and the hos
tess served refreshments The guests
were the Misses Alberta and Mona
Rife, Maria Inge and Irene Spald-
ing, The next meeting OF the club
will be with Miss Ola Wood. in two
weeks.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
SOME MORE SHORT ONES.

NuHCtrl AT presbyterian CnurCn,
Thursday, October 26th.
Mrs, d. W. Orr spent couple OF
days this week in Colorado Springs.
Miss Aura Worden is assisting in
the county clerks office until after
the fall election.
Miss Hazel Wiler spent from Sun
day until Wednesday with Miss Mil
dred King in Denver.
Mrs. j. Il. Wisewell returned home
Thursday night from Pueblo where
she spent couple OF days.
Mrs. Fred Jones went to Pueblo
Monday where she visited Mrs. vern
kief and other friends for few
days.
Mrs. John Mcneil was among the
number who attended the Baptist
convention in Colorado Springs this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Marshall are
the proud parents of a little daugh-
ter who arrived at their home last
Monday night
Rev. Emanuel Payne went to Col
orado Springs Monday to attend the
Baptist convention which convened
In that city this week.
Mrs. VIM. Martin. of Ordway. who
will direct the chorus for the big
concert at the Presbyterian church
is the guest of Mrs. VIM. Morrison.
Mrs. Arthur Green. OF Denver. ar
rived in this city Wednesday night
for an extended visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Esry
and friends here.
II. l.. Thompson and X. J. Moore.
OF the local Santa Fe store house,
went to Temple. Texas. the first OF
the week to attend meeting of the
Santa Fe storckeepers.
Mr. Lestock Dies Brisay came
down from Boulder Saturday and
spent the week end with his wife,
who is visiting at the home OF her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Nc
Neen.
\. G, Bagley. of Vancouver. b.
G., Of the Supreme Council of
Knights of Columbus. spent Thurs
day in this city. A special meeting
Of the local organization was held
( Thursday evening.
Mrs J. o. DeButts and little
daughter OF Melbourne. Iowa. and
Mrs VIM. Moberly of Valley June
tion, Iowa. arrived In the city last
Friday and are the guests of their
sister. Mrs. G. II. Blankinship.
Marriage licenses were issued this
week TO Antonio Valdez and Sc
hastiana Comes. of La Junta, VIII
liam Fyffe and Miss Cora II. Giles.
OF Newton, Kan. and Ralph Hoover
aud Miss Letha Mae Turley, OF
Rocky Ford.
The first meeting of the Four
O'clock Club for the season was held
Wednesday afternoon al the home OF
Mrs. y. +. York on Cimarron ave
nue.. The afternoon was spent In a
social manner and in planning work
for the coming winter months.
Miss Marie Barngrover returned
home Wednesday night from Port.
land. Ore, and Spokane. wash.
where she has been spending the last
three months visiting her sister,
Mrs. James Melvin and other reia-
tives and friends.
Mrs. 4. N. Jutkins had as her
guests Sunday her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. T.. Rust. and her sister. Mrs
Pat Roberts and husband. OF Lamar,
Also her cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Olin
Fagin. Of Cincinnati. Ohio. spent the
week end here while en- route ia
Denver.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

The concert at the Presbyterian
church next Thursday night will be
real musical treat. The program
will consist OF chorus of forty
voices. There will be solos. duets and
trios for organ. violin. piano and
voice The concert will close with
community singing. An admission OF
only % cents will be charged.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
80
q. r. T. Club

The first meeting OF the o. T. T.
Club, which has just been organ
lied, was held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. C. c. Buchanan on Tues
day evening. Five Hundred was the
diversion OF the evening. Those en-
joying the affair were Mr.. and Mrs.
vern WEIGH, Mr. and Mrs. Nern
Arntzen. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w. Neff,
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Oakley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlos Wilson and the host and
hostess. The club will meet in two
weeks with Mr.. and Mrs Neff.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
PHONE. JUNTA 81
Sunshine Club

The regular meeting OF the Sun
shine Club was held Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. G. H. Winchell,
at SOC San Juan avenue, The ladies
spent the time in making their
plans for their annual dance which
they will give on Halloween night.
Late in the afternoon the hostess
served refreshments and the club ad-
journed TO meet In two weeks with
Mrs. c. w. Winterburn.
90
T, O, Club
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
Chicanc Club

Mrs. W. +. Andrews was hostess
at the regular meeting OF the Chicane
Club last Monday afternoon. at her
home on San Juan avenue. Auction
bridge was the diversion OF the af-
ternoon and later the hostess. assist
ed by her daughter. Mrs. Don San
ford, served refreshments.
Besides the members OF the club.
Mrs. Andrews had as her guest Mrs.
willard Kimball. Mrs. NJ. A. Lee,
Mrs. George Little, Mrs. X. c. Todd
and Mrs. Cliff Amidon.
The next meeting will be with
Miss Carrye Foxworthy.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

We wish to express to our many
friends and neighbors our sincere
appreciation for the many kindness
es shown us during our berea, sment.
and our thanks for the beautiful
floral tributes.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
q q 9


The West Division OF the Ladies
Aid OF the Christian church met
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. ]. S.
Kirkland at 500 Smithland avenue.
The ladies made plans for Hallow-
cen Party which they will give on
October 3lst. at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. j. c. Mcconnell. at 401 Santa
Fe avenue. Late in the afternoon the
hostess served lunch, and the society
adjourned to meet mex, week with
Mrs. c. X. Mapes.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21

Community singing has been very
popular In the east this year and
We want TO give II a trial here.
Come to the concert at the Presby-
terian church next Thursday even.
Ing. bring your voice and help sins
the old songs.
The chorus Of forty voices will
lead and r. p. Austin will direct the
singing.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
Auction Bridge

The Auction Bridge Club met Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. Ella Light
at her home, SCI Colorado avenue.
The guests of the club were Mrs. c.
F. Kendall, Mrs. Lena Beuchmer
and Mrs. Hymer. The club will meet
in two weeks with Mrs. ]. A. Bur
we'll.
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
Another Moving Picture Magna,c

y. N. simons purchased the I. o.
o. =. picture show from the Bent
County Bank on Friday Of last week.
and took possession Monday. II IL
his intention 10 continue TO give
the people Of Las Animas high class
moving pictures and 10 improve the
service ~ fast ~ possible. W. G.
Bentley. who has been the manager
for the past three jean. wifi COS
tiaus n that Desitiea. -Las Aaimss
Leader. Nh
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS

Among the visitors In this city this
week was Sheriff Alex Yant. that
whole-souled guardian OF the Law.
who has been placed on the Repub.
lioan ticket for reelection. Mr.. Yant
did not seek the nomination, II will
be remembered. but II was urged up
on him by host OF his friends in
both parties. Mr.. Yant has made an
efficient and careful sheriff. and has
done his work faithfully and fear
lessly-whai more can anyone want?
Mr.. Yant stands out fearlessly In
favor OF prohibition and has been UNI
firing In his efforts to see that the
prohibition laws are enforced. A vote
for Yant Is In favor OF a dry county.
free from bootleggers. Mr.. Yant viii
receive the support OF the republican
party In It's entirity. and will pull
many votes from the democratic
party. which viii insure his election.
Fowler Tribune.
Charles NJ Rose. republican candi-
date for district attorney. is certainly
making = lively campaign. and
wherever he goes he makes friends
and votes and impresses the people
with the fact that he 10 able and
conscientious. and II elected will see
that the duties Of his office are fear
iessly administered. The people Of
this district will make no mistake
by eiectins Mr.. Rose. because there
10 not = more capable or better quail
flied man In the county for the job.
Just remember this when you 10 into
your booth 10 cast your Vote.-pueb-
10 chieftain.
Charles N. Rose. candidate for dis
trio, attorney. comes out sauarely
on the question Of prohibition. and
says that he viii use his office for
the enforcement OF the law. II elect.
ed. His declaration In forceful. man.
~ and timely. and the friends Of
dry state can depend upon him to
make good his word.--Bcssemer
Indicator.
Billie Wincheli was In town one
day this week doin. the campaign
act. and from what We understand.
did II up right. He was accompanied
on bis trip By "Dpeck" Draper. who
stood ~ for Billie - the proper naa
for The effies 81 county clerk aad
Foeer1ee. -ChssaW Mesall. go
,rA.4 MA Al. ~. 49,
La Junta tribune., 1916-10-21
Tl,iIs,ble Party

In honor OF her mother. Mrs. l..
N. Reeder. Mrs. II. W. Wagner en-
tertained a few neighbors and init
mate friends last Saturday afternoon
at a thimble party at her home on
Belleview avenue.
The guests were required to work
buttonhoies. In which Mrs. NJ. +.
Miller was successful In securing the
prize. a pretty needle case.
The guest list included Mrs. c. w.
Davis, Mrs. J. W. Warner. Mrs. l..
w. Gilbert. Mrs. Frank Helm. Mrs.
W. II. McKirahan. Mrs. II. W. Allen.
Mrs. J. r. Sexton. Mrs. 8. n. Mendel.-
son, Mrs. II. l.. Thompson. Mrs. Geo.
McCauley and Mrs. Frank Christy,
OF Denver.
lambda Alph. lambda DAsce
Last Monday night the lambda
Alpha lambda Sorority gave the
second Of the series Of dances which
they will give during the season ut
Elks' hall. Music WAS furnished by
Wonderiy's orchestra and the dance
WINS unusually well attended. not
only BY those Of this city. but by
n large number Of out OF town peo-
pie. The next dance will be given
on Thanksgiving evening. November
3oth, and the members Of the soror-
ny are already planning to make
Il one OF the elaborate events OF
the season.
The out OF town guests Mt the
dance Monday night were Mr.. and
Mrs. MACMILLAN Baum. Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Diamond. Mr.. and Mrs. Farmer
Polly crnmer. Sid CULLEN. Mr..
Peterson. Paul samuelson. Mr.. At
wood, Frank Shea. Y. Feeney. all Of
Las Animas and Fort Lyon. and
Lss 0ariinston. Frank Green. Ross
BovnAs, Bsst Basss. Fred ksasss,
Rsbset Beatty aad Jssry Asher. oil
q nesky yefl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
UNWISE BOYCOTT.

The Englishman who boycotts
Germans too vigorously in countries
where both are aliens is simply cut
ting off his nose to spite his face,
according to the Buenos Aires Her.
aid, one of the two or three import
ant Birth newspapers in South Am
erica.
The Herald argues in recent issue
that the Britons who stay out Of
places which Germans frequent, be-
cause they do not wish to associate
with the latter, are not only not
worrying their rivals but are doing
exactly what the Germans want them
to do.
The German, it points out, "is to
be found in the clubs, the restaur-
ants and in the private houses, and
if Britishers give those places the
go-by owing to the presence of a
German element, so much the better
for the German plan of active pre-
paration for the close of the war"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
CHS PAPER REPRESENTED FOR FOREIGN
= ADVERTISING BY THE
LIGHT THE WAY.

Do you believe in Christmas?
Does it mean something to you be-
sides the day of gift-giving and feast
ing?
To all Christendom it is the recog-
milton and acknowledgment Of the
coming to earth of the Light that has
marked the pathway Of humanity to
the greatest happinesses that have
befallen mankind.
While all the world is today
shrouded in the gloom cast by the
dreadful strife of the countries of
the Old World, and while the very
birthplace Of the Prince of Peace and
the Light Of Lights, is disturbed by
the sounds of war and scenes of
slaughter, it would not be amiss for
the people of the peaceful New
World to pay tribute to the recur-
renee of the day that celebrates the
coming of the Babe of Bethlehem.
It is custom long observed in
certain communities, and one which
has been followed by certain peoples,
notably the Masonic fraternity, to
Christmas Eve lighted candle, as
Sy1uDOl VI Lu0lf ldlCu duu 10 llSut
the way to Him who is to come"
The most common Christmas GUS
toms are more or less based on SYM
bolisms, and what could be a more
simple and beautiful symbol than
this? 1t will be a little thing to do
in itself, and yet there will radiate
from each Of these tiny lights the
thought and the faith of the human
soul that peace and good will yet will
reign and rule the world when man
has lost his selfish desire to rule by
might.
The Pioneer would urge, therefore,
that every home in Bemidji show
forth this faith. Let us each place
in the most prominent front window
of our homes burning taper, as
though to welcome the coming of the
child whose birth 1916 years ago was
signalized by the blazing star that
led the wise men of the east to his
humble manger-cradle. It will do
us good to so acknowledge our faith
and it will be a means of warming
the heart of the passerby as he re-
allies it's import
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23
NOW WE KNOW.

While looking through large
newspaper we happened to notice
this, sent out from Chicago:
Chicago, Dec. 21.-Women's
afternoon and evening gowns in
the coming season will be filmy
and much trimmed in lace and
embroidery, according to an an
nouncement by members of the
Fashion Art League of America
by the board of directors. Lin
gerie gowns will predominant
for dress wear.
Members of the league are
urged to remember that the time
has come when the good dress
maker must know anatomy just
as the sculptor does, Allie E.
Bailey, president of the league,
asserted.
We never had any doubts about
dressmakers NOT knowing lanai.
omy" We've seen several of those
waists cut V in the back and G in
front and when worn with one OF
those lidless corsets gave everybody
ample opportunity for the study OF
anatomy
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

The Queen Esther society extends
you and yours cordial invitation
to attend the community Christmas
tree exercises this evening at the
Masonic temple corner. May the So
.ciety expect you? = -- y.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

We've looked carefully through all
the department stores in Bemidji and
have come to the conclusion that the
best supporter a woman can get is
a good husband.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

Don't forget. There will be no
issue of the Daily Pioneer next Mon
day-Christmas day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

We've got good line on the cham
pion crouch of Bemidji. He was in
the Pioneer office yesterday. He
might be made out of as good clay
as anyone else but the trouble with
him is he's only half baked.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

And while you're about it, don't
forget to make some one less fortu-
matt than yourself happy on Christ
mas day.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-23

A bunch of Merry Christmases to
you. We tender you our good will
and best wishes. Our purse isn't
worth having.