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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
Thousands Of Dollars Damae
Done Late Yesterday
|pELTING or 1HE GRAF
Number Of the Farmers SUITE
Destruction of Wheat, Oats,
Rye and Barley


Many thousands OF. dollars wei
lost by farmers locatee sourn, soutf
east and southwest of Mankato in
heavy hail storm that swept TIL
|section late yesterday afternoon. Tt
storm wrought tremendous havoc on
er an area Of twenty-five to thirt,
five miles. The storm was IN tt
regions of the poor farm road, tt
Mapleton road and the LIE $uel
river 1t was heavy between Map&s
to and st. Clair and in the India
Lake vicinity.
Corn, barley, berry bushes an
many other crops were pounded int
the ground and utterly ruined. Man
of the farms were utterly ruined 10
this year. Windows were broken
great numbers by the heavy hail
stones, and in some places the storr
unrcofed and demolished small build
ings.
Some very large hail stones fel
right in the city of Mankato. At tn,
e. c. Willard corner, Moreland an,
Baker avenues, hail-stones wer.
found as big as hens eggs. Havo
was wrought here with the green
house glasses.
One freak of the storm was tn,
destruction OF the automobile, be.
longing to County Superintendent
Detamore, a,>Maxfield.> The machin,
was standing on the fat part of thu
cement walk north of the cour
house, when it was caught by heavy
wind, rushed down the hill and dash
ed against a tree. The auto was de-,
molished.
That it should be run down the
hill by the wind in this way in spite
of the fact that the brake had beer
set, was most remarkable.
On the farm of Stephen Langes
three and half miles south of Man
kato, 25 acres of corn were demol
ished. Winter wheat will be half
crop. Spring wheat is ruined Tire
mendous damage was done on th
farm of Clarence lPohlh. Many win
dows were smashed here, Other shf
ferers were Jacob Schwickert, Geors
Jacobshagen, Fred Seltenreich, Alb
Wagner and Bert Sontag.
On Herman EichstaeGt's farm =
the Indian Lake region, the. berr,
bushes were so badly demolished
with hail that not only this year.
but next years crop will be lost. Grea,
damage is reported to have occurred
on Martin Wiltgen's farm, two and &
half miles south of Mankato.
George M. Palmer of the Hubbard
Milling company made a trip over
the devastated district this forenoon
He stated that the damage done could
not be estimated in dollars and cents
Among those whose crops were
damaged or destroyed by hail are:
Henry Willis, George Kiffe, Bert Son
tag, Otto Ulman, Disten Depuydt
Charles Thayer, Philip Humid, Bert
rand Kiffe, Ed Frenholz, Ferdinand
Kiffe, Albert Frederick, Mr. Reinhart
The nursery stock of Mrs. L.
Smith was hit also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27

imam and her daughter, Della and
cousin Cecilia Stockman, spent a few
hours Thursday afternoon at the A.
w. Petrick home on the way home
to Mankato from Winnebago, where
[they had gone to get Mr.. Steiner via
the auto trail.
Attorney Frank Sasser and wife
and daughter, Lucille, of Austin and
Mrs. Howard and daughter, Mrs. ID.
A. Slater of Vernon Center, have re-
Eturned from an auto trip to Pillager.
Mimi, where they spent the past two
weeks with L. Langberg and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zumwalt of Kansas
City, Mo-, are visiting at the home OF
their SON, Leonard, and family In
South Vernon. Mr.. and Mrs. Zun1walt
have spent several summers in this
vicinity, where they have made many
friends who are glad OF their arrival
Aloweis Noye, who has been in
Holland since last December, visiting
at the parental home returned to
Vernon this week, bringing his bride
of few months. Mr.. Noye when he
left here in December expected to re-
turn in March, but the environments
Eacross the waters were such that it
was feared that he would be unable
to get back at all, and everybody is
| glad that he has arrived back safely
Especially his brother, Henry, who has
been carrying on the farm alone UP
to his brothers return this week.
Vernon Lewis, a younger brother OF
Clifford, who left Wednesday with the
hospital corps, is the New druggist
here and no doubt will soon be as
popular as his brother was.
Miss Dora Fernald has enjoyed
during the past week visit from
Miss Audry Petru of McAllen, Texas
The girls were former classmates at
the Commercial college in Mankato.
Mrs. Fannie Pawson of Seaside
CAL, who is visiting her brother, JOS
eph Heritage and family in Amboy,
spent a few days this week with Mary
Cornish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Barnes spent a
few hours Thursday with Mrs.
Barnes parents at the lake.
| Hon. e. II. Champlin returned on
the late train Thursday from Mankato
and Lake Crystal, where he has been
visiting his sons, Lee and George, and
Itheir families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burdick, who have
been visiting their son and daughter
started on their trip to their home in
Maynard, Ia, Thursday morning, Miss
Blanche accompanied them as far as
Mankato.
Mrs. Leafie Warren and Alice re-
turned to Rochester Thursday, where
on Friday Alice would submit to two
operations which the Mayo clinic have
fbeen preparing her for.
Miss Lucy Weir returned from Ro-
chester where she went for a medical
examination, and treatment. All will
/ be glad to know that her condition is
not at all serious, and with a few
months recreation, viii be enjoying
her usual good health.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27

at the same rates as IN this country.
In order to prevent delay in the
dispatch and secure prompt delivery
of letters, postal cards and printed
matter addressed to the United States
expeditionary forces in Europe, it is
important that the postage be fully
prepaid on all such mail matter. 1t
is therefore advised that parties de-
string to send mail to the expedition.
airy forces should hand the same In
at the general delivery window a.
the postoffice in order that it may be
weighed and rated and have the nee
essary postage affixed before the
sender. leaves the Office. It is also
advised that the name and address
of the sender be plainly written on
all such mail. re this is done it viii
greatly facilitate the dispatch of the
mail.
The above service has been ex-
tended SO as to include unwrapped
and unaddressed copies Of magazines
intended for soldiers and sailors OF
the U. s. expeditionary forces in Eu-
rope when mailed by others than the
publishers. The postage thereon must
be prepaid at the rate of one cent
per copy regardless of weight. Mag
azines to be accepted for mailing
under this order should have printed
In the upper right hand corner OF the
front cover the following: Notice to
Reader-When you, finish reading
this magazine place a one cent stamp
on this notice. hand same to any
postal employee and it viii be placi'
ed in the hands of our soldiers and
sailors at the front. No Wrapping
no address!p "a
Further information relative to the
foregoing viii be gladly furnished
upon application at the postoffice,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
Mrs. r. P. Johnson ofIvanhoe wa

Mrs. L. P. Johnson ofIvanhoe was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Ed Hunt Of Waterloo, Ia, is the
guest of his brother, F. w. Hunt.
Editor Sanborn of The Madelia
News was in Mankato last evening.
: Miss Martha Dethloff, who spent
two weeks, vacation at home with hel
parents, has returned to Chicago.
Mrs. M. A. Braley of the Marinelio
shop, win leave Sunday for Chicago,
where she win attend the Marinello
summer school. .'s.lo !
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
TONS OF SHIPPING
SUNK BY TEUTONS
Had Been Predicted By Them
They Would Sink Million
Per Month
IEnited Press pIspatch.l

= London, Eng, July 21.-t is the
claim of the German government that
German submarines since February ]
have sunk 4,750,000 tons of shipping
of the allies and neutrals. The claim
is that in February 4S1, 500 tons were
sunk; in March, $4,000; in April, t.
100000; in May, $4,000; and in June
over one million, with many comman-
ders not yet heard from. When the
submarine campaign started out, it
was predicted by the Germans that
they would destroy ONE million tons
d month on the average.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
British Troops Get Busy.

IUHIUU FT6SS IJISpdlCII.J
With the British Armies On the
Western Front, July 23.-British
troops have penetrated the German
trenches ons the front Of 200 yards in
the vicinity of .Ayincourt. This is one
of the many movements by which the
British have been keeping a vast
number. of Germans busy in the. west.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
Co. x, Infantry,

American, Expeditionary Forces.
All such mail is to be forwarded to
the New York postoffice from which
it will be dispatched to the United
States mail agency in France and
there delivered to the addressed.
Money orders may also be sent to
members Of the expeditionary forces
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
WARMING is ISSUED
Do Not Buy Court Plaster Unless 1t
Is Guaranteed. -
United Press Dispatch.1

UHltedf PTeSS7 DiSpdtCH.J
Washington. July 21.-The depart
ment of justice today issued a warn
ing to all people to beware of buyina
court plaster that is, not guaranteed
by reputable and responsible house
This warning follows on the discov-
cry of the fact that court plaster
bearing disease germs has been ped
died, presumably by German agents,
in some of the western states.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
HOW TO SEND MAIL TO SOLDIERS WHO
ARE IN UNITED STATES SERVICE ABROAD

The postoffice department has es-
tablished United States mali agency
in France which will be operated for
the purpose of conducting a postal
service in connection with, the Unit
ed States expeditionary forces in Eu-
rope. The rates Of postage on let
tiers, postal cards and printed matter
originating in the United States or
its possessions for transmission to
the United States evolutionary fore
es in Europe are subject to Unit
ed States classifications, the same
as though mailed to points in
this country. Only United States
postage stamps are valid for the pre-
payment of postage on such matter.
Mail addressed to members of the
|eYpeditionary forces should bear the
complete designation of the division,
regiment, company or organization to
which the addressee belongs, as well
as the name and address of the send
er and must be fully prepaid by post
age stamps affixed. Under, no circum-
stances should persons sending such
mail attempt to designate on the adj
dressed envelope the name of the
town or location of the unit.
The correct manner of addressing
such letter would be as follows.
Return to Stamp
Mrs John Smith,
Blank street,
New York, N Y.
John Smith, Jr.,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27
Commission lis COMING.

TASSOclateu PreSS DfSpatch.I
Amsterdam, July 23.-The minister
of agriculture and commerce has ap-
pointed commission of three to pro-
coed to America to- represent Dutch
interests in connection with American
EXPORTS ~ -
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rry. Madison Lake.

1873 Carl William Kruse, st. Clair.
S07 Oscar Theodore johnson. Anboy.
S67 Frank Kruger, Good Thunder.
27t5 Peter Ksufenberg, Mankato
1867 Frank N. Thompson. Manlxato.
243S Albert O. Daehn. Mankato
1886 Lucas Melvin Crane, Garden City.
1895 Lawrence Edward Scherer, Amboy.
1922 Nicholas Leo Wagner, Mankato.
$40 John Fitzpatrick. Eagle Lake.
372 Emmett Francis Carey. Mapleton
1919 Frank Harke, Mankato
230 Frank Mention, Eagle Lake.
1T Alfred Erickson, Pemberton.
602 John Richard Juliar. Mankato.
2233 Pete Cherist, Opouls. Mankato.
|15h1 Samuel Ohio Leffel Ambsy.
2g7 Justo Murrilla, Eagle Lake.
321 William p. Conner, Madison Lake.
1876 John B. ~Tobiason, Mankato.
1923 Fdd j. Kopischke. Vernon Center.
27O6 Everett w. >Gdxtschalk, Mankato.
f22 George Allen Goodrich, Smith Mill.
1893 John Herman Natson. Lake Crystal
642 Evan Stubs, Mankato.
1896 Frank Burdick Christensen. Man
939 Otto c. Kunkel, Rapidan.
1880 Louie Schwanke, Vernon Center.
1854 Harry Peterson, Mankato.
IT'S Harry Bank Hudson, Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-07-27

Byram, Slated For Presidency
Harry Z. Byram is slated for the
presidency of the Milwaukee road to
succeed A. ]. Earring.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04

Swallowed it. The next is that for
nearly three months the liquor in.
dustry has been kicked about in leg.
islauve halls, being taxed to the
point of strangulation in one direc-
ton and barred, from manufacture in
another. Again public men pretty
generally take the position that now
is "a good time as any. If not a
little better, TO ''pass the back from
Congress to the States.
This last phase OF the question is
perhaps more influential than any
other. For years the vets and drys
have been upon the back of Congress
first one, then the other and Oft
times both at once. Candidates. for
the House and candidates for the
Senate have faced prohibition as an
issue in their contests, In some in.
stances 1t has been more potential
as a factor than all other issues com
bined or all this Congress has be-
come sick and tired, and it wants to
unload the whole proposition on
somebody else.
1t is this fact which will swing a
good many wet votes to the dry col
umn today. II may not swing quite
enough 10 put the amendment across,
but it will come close to 1t. Some
other vets who cannot bring them
selves to the point of voting for a
dry measure will yield to the oppor-
tunities of friends and not vote at
all. which will inure to the advan-
tage of the drys. And the after ele-
ment will be in the chamber to a
man.
The willingness OF the Senate to
permit this amendment to come to a
vote without prolonged debate or a
contest at all shows the eagerness
with which most members would
speed the day when liquor as an Is
sue in national politics is removed.
This is as true OF the radical vets as
OF the mild vets And it is true. 1t
might be added. of the drys them
selves.
But should the drys muster two
thirds OF the Senate today, the fight,
in so far as Washington is concern
ed. is not over The House must
vote as well. II will not vote at this
session, however. The Democratic
caucus has decided that the matter
must go over until December and the
dry leaders have acquieseed in that
program Should the Senate vote to
submit the amendment, the influence
of that action will be felt in tthe
House when the, time comes, No
body denies that who IS conyersant
with sentiment in Congress yester-
day.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
Virginia Valley swelters.

WlNCiiI'tSTlti,, Aug 1.-The whole
Virginia Valley IL experiencing the
most oppressive heat wave IN many
years but farmers who planted large
fields OF corn say il Is fine growing
weather and also splendid for hay.
making Many prostrations were re
ported yesterday from numerous
points
The fireman OF the Baltimore Rha
Ohio Shenandoah special swooned
In his engine cab here yesterday and
Is in a serious condition IN the Me.
mortal Hospital.
Many shaded thermometers regis
tered i02 this afternoon,
Heat caused the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway tracks 10 expand In the
Staunton section, and two express
trains narrowly escaped accident AR
track are being patrolled and trains
operated cautiously
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
K|DNAPPER OF BOYS
CAUGHT IN HANCOCK
McManigan VIII Be Taken Away BY
the Pennsylvania Authorities
Today.

The man named Mc,MaDigan who
is charged with kidnapping young
Earl Imhoff. Il years old, Myersdale,
Pa. who surprised his parents by
walking into his home on Saturday.
was captured at Hancock and placed
in jail on Monday. The Pennsylvania
officers stated. they would come to
Hancock; and get him today.
Two weeks ago the man and boy
appeared at the r. p. Cohil orch
ards at Hancock and asked for en-
ployment for himself and the boy.
They were both given, employment
and lived at one Of the camps. One
afternoon young lmhofr accompanied
a wagon from the orchards to Han
cock. While at the b. and o. station
he met Clay Donges, travelling
statesmen for Swift and Company, of
Cumberland, whose home is in Myers
dale The lad recognized Mr. Donges
and asked about his parents. When
the lad reached the orchards he i'm
mediately went to the office and
drew his money, went to the camp
and got some OF mis- clothes and
started for Hancock. He caught a
Western Maryland train and boarded
it for home.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
GOVERNOR VISITS
TRAINING CAMP AT
FORT BEN HARRISON
TELLS STUDENT OFFICERS he is
PROUD OF THEM. AND WILL
TELL THE PEOPLE
OF WEST VIRGINIA or GREAT
RESULTS THAT ARE BEING
ACCOMPLISHED.
VISITS HOME OF HoosiER POET
JAMES WHlTcoM5 RILEY,
GETS BIG oVATioNs.

FORT. BENJAMIN HARRISON,
Ind. Aug LIT shall GO hack home
and tell the people OF West Virginia
Of the great results that are heinz
accomplished by YOU men ana that
the boys they will lntrust 10 You TO
guide direct and command. viii come
back to them and civil life, broader
stronger and better men for having
fought for liberty and democracy
So spoke Governor John J, Corn.
well OF that state, at the end OF Il
busy day spent in the inspection Of
the government reservation where
thousanda OF men are being trained
to become officers in a new army OF
America.
Tire governor and his party began
the day OF activity at an cary hour
Al nine O'Clock IN the morning be
was visited by Governor Goodrich of
Indiana and after 4 brief visit at
the hotel the entire party WIS taken
to the Safe House where Governor
Goodrich held a reception
Immediately afterward. tour Of
the city was taken Governor Corn
well Il great admirer of the Hoo
sier poet, Jame Whitcoulh Riley.
and at his request the poets home
was visited The Journey was then
taken up over the i2 miles of fine
roads to the camp.
Az The governors car drew mp be-
fore the barracks OF the West Vir-
ginia boys. there was . cheer and a
line was formed by the men who
then passed before the governor
shaking his hand MS each ore was
presented by name
Three hundred Of these boys then
sang their marching songs y
1t was mess time for the eighth di-
vision, which includes besides t'.e
West Virginia bows their neighbors
from Ohio. so the. governor was TAX
en- to the mess house where he was
shown how the boys are FED and
what they get. Fpr few minutes
Mrs. Cornwell carved a huge roast
OF beef for her boys as she aifec-
tionafely referred to the student Of
ficers
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
BIG BRICK PLANT
PUT IN OPERATION
NEAR MART|NSBURG
WHEELS OF The, MUNICIPAL
sHALE, BRICK AND BLOCK
COMPANY TURNED.
NUMBER OF ADDRESSES MADE
AT OPENING CEREMONY
THIS AFTERNOON.
PLANT MEANS MUCH TO MAR.
TiNs5uRG AND IT'S 40.
CENT TERRITORY.

Z Promptly at q .e.cioets this afternoon
the big brick plant OF the Municipal
Shale, Brick and Block Company.
south OF the city, an industry which
means much to Martinsburg and sur.
rounding territory. was put in opera
ton. with crowd OF several hun
dred people in attendance.
The program, a most interesting
one. began at the above named time,
when Miss Clara Grazier Thompson.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Thomp-
son. this city, blew the steam whistle.
After which the Rev. William A.
McKeefry, pastor of st. Josephs Cath
olio church delivered a brief address.
following which Miss Philomena
Johann. Philadelphia. Pa. hoisted the
big flag.
Frank j. Johann a prominent Phil
adelphia, Pa. banker. who financ.
ed the proposition. delivered a brief
address. He was followed by Mayor
P. W. Letter Miss, Mildred Aler
daughter OF Attorney f. Vernon Aler.
president of the company, connect.
ed the several knife switches and
moved the starter. placing in mo-
ton the large Allas-Chalmers $50
horsepower electric motor. to which
is attached the many tons OF auto
matte brick making machinery
Circuit Clerk l.. Dew. Gerhardt, in
troduced the speakers. Among the
other visitors present was e. Fl. Dow.
the Pittsburgh, Pa. representative Of
=. M. Freese and Company. Gallon,
Ohio. who furnished the equipment.
The success of this big business
venture Is. due to much energy and
the untiring effort sof number in.
terested in the proposition President
Aier has worked hard for the open
ing and deserves. great commenda-
tion for the success encountered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
MILLS CLOSE WHEN
THE Thermometer
GOES UP TO 10
PRosTRATloNs REPORTED FROM
MANY EASTERN AND NORTH.
ERN STATES YESTERDAY.
sWELTERlNG HEAT MARKED IN
THE sHENANooAH VALLEY
FIELD LABoRERs.
IN MARYLAND SUSPEND WORK.
CORN GROWING. BUT IN.
TENSE HEAT WlTHERs 1T

Glhl5tAth4AlNii. Md, Aug. l. Inc
neat became SO Inease here yes.sr.
DAY that 1t was necessary TO close
aown IA uie TN pate mill OF the N
a G, iayior Co, watch employs near.
" l00O men.
At O'Clock the thermometer az
the mill yard gate stood az i1s. and
three hours later il was 100. The
highest temperature OF the city pro.
per registered WAS Los IN the shade.
Two members Of Company G. First
Regiment, Maryland National Guard
coilapged Al Camp Record They were
Seigt Noble Spear and Private Mil.
Ter
scarcity OF ice Is reported among
dealers. The dcmand Is grenter than
ever with supply limited
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1917-08-04
DEMONSTRATION IN
CANNING Of MUCH
INTEREST TO LADIES
LIBERAL ATTENDANCE MARKS
OPENING OF WEEKS WORK
BY LADY EXPERTS
MISSES ALGER AND LATHAM
ARE DOING GOOD PART IN
couNTRY.WIDE FOOD
CONSERVATION CAMPAIGN We.
GETA6Lz CANNING BY COLD
4. PACK PROCESS A FEATURE

Faithful in their trust In the work
of encouraging food conservation
carrying out the will of President
Wilson that this great nations sol
diers may not want for the necessar
les OF life while fighting their coun
trys battles on European soil and the
families suffer at home. today dem
onstrations looking to the outstanding
OF all edible fruits and vegetables
were opened in, MartinsbuEg to con
tinue for the week,
AT the First U. B. church. Miss
Catharine Alger home demonstration
OF Jefferson county gave before a
goodly number OF interested ladies
demonstrations the cold-pack pro
cess being usedin canning beans
and corn. This afternoon berry can.
ming lessons at the church, and on
Saturday afternoon special canning
session will be held for the colored
people
The canning program is to consist
OF two sessions daily at $3.50 and 2
'o'cock, at the High school, to con
tinue for week. was opened this
morning by Miss Lulu Latham. of
the West Virginia College of Agricul-
ture who gave demonstrations in can
ming beans and this afternoon the
demonstration covered canning beets
and carrots The work at the High
school today was under the auspices
of the Burke Street Good Neighbors
and Mothers League Tomorrow the
demonstration will be held by the
Kings Daughters Hospital Circle
During the week Miss Latham will
not only instruct in coldpack method
Of canning. but she will also direct
as to drying fruits and vegetables.
This Is especially essential this sea
son considering the high price and
real scarcity of cans.
The housewives of the community
are showing unusual interest and the
attendance has been liberal evidenc-
ing true appreciation of the efforts
OF their expert co-workers who are
giving literally OF their time In the
interest of common human cause.