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Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
The ARGYLE GRAIN
SHOW WAS SUCCESS

In spite OF the unfavorable weather
last Weel-, the Argyle Grain Show, un-
der the auspices OF the Argyle Better
Farming Association came off as. sched-
uled. The weather, though, interfered
sadly with the attendance, as few
farmers were able to come to town on
Iaccount OF the roads.
The Argyle Progressive Farmers
Club, the Foldahl Progressive Farmers
Club, the Bloomer Progressive Farmers
Club and the Bloomwood Progressive
Farmers Club had booths with very
creditable and artistically arranged
displays, the first prize going to the
Argyle club and the second to the Fol
dahl club. The Argyle school and a
number of rural schools also had
splendid exhibits Of Industrial work.
That the ladies in and around Argyle
have obeyed Hoover's injunction to
can all they can was shown by the very
large and varied display of canned
fruits and vegetables Great progress
has been made in the art of canning in
recent years. The culinary department
was excellent and in ladies fancy work
there were many fine exhibits.
A great deal of work has to be done
in getting up show of this magnitude
and excellence and great credit is due
those who have labored to make it a
success.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
EDUCATORS WILL MEET
AT THIEF RIVER FALLS.

The Northwestern Minnesota Educa-
tional Association conyenes in annual
session at Thief River Falls, November
18th and 18th. The official program is
in the hands Of the printers and will be
delivered next week to teachers and
school officers. This program carries
the names Of all the prominent educa-
tors Of this state, and some of neigh
boring states. Every department Of
school actiyTtEi IS recognized The
school officers Of Pennington and east
ern Marshall counties meet on Friday,
the 10Th. Thief River Falls is pre-
pared to entertain all who come Full
particulars will be available next week.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
Public School Notes

The O. III. Taralseth declamatory
contest will be given Dec. 7th The
fixing Of the date at that time means
that all the contestants must get very
busy at once.
The teachers and pupils of the public
schools subscribed $2,9OO.OO on the
Liberty Loan. In Miss Eklund's room
$4,000 was subscribed by the pupils.
November 4th to 11th has been desig-
mated as the period when special
campaign is to be waged to get people
to pledge their allegiance and their CO.
operation in the United States Food
Administration A program. A. D. Wilson,
food administrator for Minnesota, and
the state department. Of education, are
asking the teachers and the pupils Of
the state to aid in this great.
We believe they will respond and we
have absolute faith in the peoples
willingness to cooperate in the great
food conservation program inaugurated
by Mr.. Hoover. When we fully under
stand the great need for saving some
foods by substituting others, we are not
the people who will turn deaf ear to
the entreaties Of our government.
There will be a meeting Of the
mothers Of Warren at the high school
building Monday evening at z 80, Nov.
9th. Miss Olson, Of our Home Train
ing department.. and others will speak
on food problems. Every mother is
urged to be present. Come to ask
questions. Some will be present who
will try to answer them.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
25th Wedding Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gotfrid Erickson Of
this city invited a number of old
friends to have Sunday dinner with
them last Sunday. When the friends
arrived they learned that the occasion
was the 25th wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Erickson. This honored
couple were married in this city 25
years ago by Rev. o. 8. Werner, and
with the exception Of a few years when
they lived elsewhere, they have resided
here, Mr.. Erickson being road and
ditch contractor. Their marriage has
been blessed with five children, two sons
and three daughters. The eldest son
Joseph, is q volunteer in Co. I at
Deming, New Mexico, and the two
eldest daughters are teachers in the
rural schools Of the county Before
leaving, the invited guests presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Erickson, q sum Of money
with which to procure some article OF
articles by which to remember the
occasion, and their children also
presented to them some useful articles
OF silver.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
HUGE SPECTACLE
10000 Leagues Under the Sea" j
Motion Pictures at The Strand
Friday and Saturday.

Glittering coral forests, resplendent
marine gardens, queer deep sea fish
and beasts that have never been
-catologued by scientists strange
and uncanny panorma will be un-
veiled IN the motion picture screen at
The Strand Theater Friday and Sat-
lilay -of this week, when Jules
Verne's 10000 Leagues Under the
Sea" will be shown. The most wonder
full picture ever made, filmed on the
door Of the ocean, costing over half a
million dollars and requiring two and
q half years to make it. Sights never
intended for the eyes Of man are m-
folded before you with startling clear
ness and realism. Clumsy, blind fish
that have never basked in the light Of
day, gayly colored plants and wild and
luxuriant coral deposits and sponge
beds furnish rest Of wonderful color
and setting. One Of the many features
OF this mammoth undersea story is a
divers life and death struggle with a
giant octopus. Don't fail to see this,
the most marvellous thing Of its kind
on earth and actually filmed in the
cradle of the deep Friday and Satur-
day at The Strand One show only
each night, at $40 o'clock Prices
Children, 25c; Adults, Soc.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
REV. KNUDsEN HAS RESIGNED.

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After the morning service in the
United Norwegian Lutheran church on
Sunday last, Rev. N. G. W. Knudsen
read his resignation as pastor of the
congregations in this city and at Al
varado and Melo. Rev. Knudsen said
he believed that after the union of the
United and the Synod church organiza-
tions, there ought to be only one Nor
wegian Lutheran church in this city
and to further that end he deemed it
his duty to resign. He has served as
pastor here eight years and during that
time he has become known as an able
and earnest worker in the Lords vine
yard, and the congregation has pros
pered Rev. Knudsen has call to q
large congregation elsewhere and this
he will probably accept.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
FARMERS INSURANCE
COMPANIES IMPORTANT.
Nearly Two Thousand Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Companies
in United States.

Farmers mutual fire insurance COM
panies have reached place OF great
Importance among the cooperative as
sociations benefting dwellers in the
country and have an opportunity to
perform still greater service, according
to an article in the 1916 Yearbook Of
the United States department of agri
Feature Nearly 1000 such companies
exist in the United States and carry a
total amount Of insurance exceeding
$3.50, 600, 600 on property worth nearly
$1,000 100000 This is more than two
ffths OF the value of al the insurable
farm property in the 4S states The
saving in the cost of insurance to farm
ers brought about through these farm
ers' mutual companies is very large,
but definite figures Of the aggregate
saving are not available The average
cost per S10O of insurance for all the
farmers mutuals in 1914, however, was
only 26 cents. and it is estimated that
in number of states where farmers
mutual Insurance is most highly de-
velsped, the average cost of insurance
for all such companies in the state has
fallen well below one-haf the CONNER
ciaI rates.
So far, it is pointed out, the efforts
of the farmers mutuals to achieve eff
fciency have been directed chiefly to a
reduction Of expenses of operation. 1t
5 is possible, however, still further to de-
crease the charges to be met by con-
certed campaign to reduce fires. More
careful inspection should be practiced
and risks should be classified so as to
place a premium on safe construction
lind the adequate care Of buildings.
One Of the important effects which
the success achieved by the farmers
mutual fire insurance companies has
had on country life; in the belief of
rural organization specialists Of the
department, is the encoura cement of
farmers to attempt other cooperative
enterprises.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
fains at Halloween Party.

rsElaude Hanson entertained alta
Halloween party Tuesday afternoon in
honor of her sister, Mrs. Harry Staneh-
field, a bride of this month.
The rooms were very suitably decor
|ated for the occasion. After spending
"a pleasant afternoon with knitting and
music the guests were escorted to the
dining room, where delicious dinner
was served. Covers were laid for
twenty-five. The tables were tastily
decorated with beautiful bouquets OF
white carnations, each guest receiving
a carnation with their Black Cat
place card.
The guests departed wishing the
bride much happiness and voting Mrs
Hanson delightful hostess. Miss
Hazel Seign assisted Mrs. Hanson.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
THREE CENT POSTAGE
COMMENCES ON NOV. 2

In accordance with the provisions Of
the war revenue bill passed by Congress
Oct. 3, 1917, there will be an increase
In first class postage rates, to take
effect Nov. 2.
Under the new regulations the rate
for first class postage will be 3 cents
an ounce or fraction thereof for regular
first class letters, instead of cents as
at present. Drop" letters will be
raised to two cents instead of one, and
post cards will cost two cents instead
OF one cent. The Sheaf publishes here
with Order No. 755, governing the In
crease:
Sec. 3339-upon all matter Of the first
class postage shall be charged at the
rate of three cents for each ounce or
fraction thereof ana drop letters shall
be mailed at the rate Of two cents per
ounce or fraction thereof, including
delivery at letter-carrier offices
(Note drop letter is one addressed
for delivery from the office at which it
is posted. There is no drop rate upon
any matter except letters.
Sec. 4OO-POStal cards shall be trans
mitted through the mails at a postage
charge of two cents each, including cost
of manufacture.
Sec. 4O2-It shall be lawful to trans
nit by mail at the postage rate of two
cents apiece, payable by stamps to, be
affixed by the sender, and under such
regulations as the Postmaster General
may prescribe, written messages on
private mailing cards, such cards to be
sent openly in the mails, to be no larger
than the size fixed by the Convention
Of the Universal Postal Union, and to
be approximately Of the same form
quality and weight as the stamped
postal cards now in general use in the
United States.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
BIG MARKET DAYS
HERE THIS WEEK
Friday and Saturday Are The Days
When Warren Merchants Have
Big Bargains to Offer.
OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE
Remeunber DixOn's Combustion Sale
ON Saturday.

Interest in Warren's two big Market
Days Increases as the time draws near.
Everybody who needs to save money,
and who does not in these days, is
talking and planning about coming to
Warren to buy their supplies for the
winter.
= Read the new advertisements of
Warren merchants in this weeks paper
and note the prices. Remember also
Mr.. Dixon's big combination sale on
Saturday. Now is the time to save
money by taking advantage of the re
duced prices on standard goods.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
A Junior FroIic.

Last Friday evening, we Juniors as
sembled at the school house to prepare
for our jiggly-foggly journey to the
land OF ghosts and witches. We were
unusually successful in securing as a
means of transportation, fiery steeds
which could well be likened to that
upon which. the famous Icabod
Journeyed forth on that eventful night
The scene Of merriment was at the
home Of Helen Mapps. Upon arriving
we were greeted by Mr. Ghost who di-
reeted us to descend to the basement
in the dark. It is not easy for us to
find our way in strange place, amid
ghosts and weird noises, but we Juniors
sailed forth and finally found our way
upstairs, where we were greeted by our
hostess. Then we were forced to grOpe
our way thru dark room which CON
tanned numerous mysteries. After it
was Thoroughly explored we were
seated about the fire place to await the
coming Of old mothey witch. Then she
came, carrying caldron, which she
slowly and quietly placed over the fire.
al S1L Ii expectation, IOT SOOn tedcl
would know his fate. Our fortunes
were given us by mother witch and
each one was compelled to read aloud
his or her fate. The witch's mission
accomplished, she retired
The evening could not be complete
without a ghost story, so member of
| the class was called upon. Amid
| shiyers, signs and means, the awful
events were told with the desired effect.
Refreshments were scheduled to ap-
pear upon the program and so; they, did
all except the delicious cakes. They
had mysteriously disappeared.
Whittier they had gone remains to be
proven. After lunch had been served,
games were played until midnight a
vote Of thanks was then extended to
the Mapps' family for their hospitality.
We then journeyed Wearily homeward,
all exclaiming over the mysteries and
wonders of Halloween.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
Death Of Rev. N. Forde.

Mr. and Mrs A. Grindeland started
the first part of the week for Starbuck.
Mimi, to attend the funeral of Rev. n.
Forde, whose death occurred at the
parsonage near that place on Wednes-
day of last week He was a brother
of Mrs. A. Grindeland and @. q. Forde.
of this city.
Rev Nels Forde was born at Yoss
Norway. on September %, 1S49, and
came with his parents to America when
eight years old, locating in Winneshek
county, Iowa, where young Nels grew
to manhood, entering Luther College at
Decorah when eighteen years of age,
taking the full course Of six years. He
thereupon entered Concordia Theologi-
cal Seminary at ST Louis, Mo-, gradu-
ating in 1876 and was ordained as
minister the same year. He accepted a
call at Moorhead, Mimi, where he
served as pastor until 1881, when he re-
|ceived call from Amherst, Wisconsin.
In 1882 he was married to Miss
Elenora Erickson, Of st. Paul, who
survives him. During their welded
| life eight children we're born unto
them, all Of whom but one are living.
After eleven years stay at Amherst
the pastor received call from near
IStarbuck, Mimi, removing there with
his family, which place has since been
their abode. Here he performed the
duties as minister for his congregations
until last spring, when the treacherous
disease OF cancer had made such in
roads on his system that he was com
PEELED to resign. He sought relief with
physicians but the alienation Of the
Idisease proved to be beyond human
skill and he. accepted his fate with
resignation and spent the remainder Of
his days at home In the midst Of his
family. Rev. Forde is succeeded in his
lpastorAte by his son, Rev. g. @. Forde
who took charge Of his fathers con
Igregation IN June last summer. OF the
lsurviying children two are married
Waiter, who lives in California, and
Mrs. Rev. o. J. 81. Preus, Of BelOit
lWisconsin- The remainder. OF tn
tchildren are ut home, with the excep
tion Of those that are attending TIT
IscAoolD e TIE re1tg gi0m church body t
(which they belong.
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Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
s'HEARTSEASE''
Members of the Local Chapter Are to
Give Play aHeartsease" on Nov.
and 6, at The Strand.

The play is an old one and consider
ed among the best produced in this
country, and no efforts will be spared
to make it success.
.Heartsease'' is play in four acts,
with strong story OF love and
romance to make it interestiag with
intrigues for excitement, and spriHkled
with comedy throughout Elaborate
costumes and scenery is assured.
It is to be hoped that the public will
appreciate the efforts and work done
by those taking part in this play and
encourage them by full houses both
evenings. All proceeds will go to the
Red Cross.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
COUNTY AGENT NEEDS
ORGANIZED BACKING.
How to Start and Manage Farm
Bureau Described ID New Handbook
Of Department Of Agriculture.

That the active cooperation, advice,
and assistance of farmers themselves
is necessary to the success of county
agent work is one of the most import
ant lessons impressed upon officials OF
the United States Department OF Agri-
culture after six years of experience
with this work in the northern and
western states. The best means OF Sc
curing this local support has proved to
be the establishment of county or
ganization usually known as a farm
bureau.
To enable the county agent and local
farmers to organize and conduct a
farm bureau most effectively, the de-
spartment has just published detailed
suggestions as to methods Of procedure
in a guide known as Handbook on
Farm Bureau Organization for County
Agricultural Agents The plan repre-
|sents the fruit of experience in this
field thus far, it is said 1t can be
adapted readily to the varying condi-
tions of different counties. 1t may DE
established in counties having ineff-
SAOAC OASnA1AdIAOA5, COuuElGS COLI
|templating the employment of an agent
and in places where the agent is now
unsupported by local county organi-
zation.
The chief functions of farm bureau,
as outlined in the handbook, are:
(1) To coordinate the efforts of ex-
isting local agricultural forces, either
organized or unorganized, and to or
ganize new lines of effort. 1t does not
supplant any existing organizations or
compare with them, but establishes a
clearing house through which all may
increase their efficiency without in any
fWay surrendering their individuality.
(2) To bring to the agent the
counsel and cooperation OF the best
farmers in the county in planning and
Iexecuting an agricultural Improvement
program.
(3) To furnish the necessary local
|machinery for easily and quickly
reaching every community in the
county with information Of value to
that community or to the county as a
whole
az To encourage self-help through
developing and exercising leadership in
the rural affairs Of each community.
| c5) To reveal to all the people Of the
county the agricultural possibilities OF
the county and how they may be real
lied
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
ineThomas Nuptials.

At high noon on Oct. 31st, 1917, in
this city, at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
R. e. Thomas, brother and sister-m-law
OF the bride, occurred the marriage of
Miss Marie Thomas, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. J. w. Thomas, Of this city, to
Mr. Claude w Cline. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. n. B. Cline, of Aitkin, MINI. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Z. w.
5Barthalow, pastor Of the NJ. e. church.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
navy blue travelling suit.
After the ceremony a three course
luncheon was served, covers being laid
for thirteen, which, in the case of these
excellent young people, will not prove
an un1ucky number. The tables were
decorated with yellow chry hemums.
Halloween favors and decorations be-
ing used in connection.
The happy couple will leave tonight
on an extensive wedding trip thru
Illinois and Iowa and after Jan. l.
1913, they will be at home to their
friends at Aitkin, MINI.
The bride is one Of Warren's most
popular and esteemed young ladies and
the groom IS also well known here. A
large circle OF friends extend hearty
congratulations to the newly weds and
wish them full measure OF happiness
and success in their journey thru life.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
YOUNG BOY KILLED
IN Gun ACCIDENT
Kenneth Delbert. Six Year Old Son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Canum Loses Life
By Accidental Discharge of Gun.

The life of bright and promising
boy was shifted out by the accidental
discharge OF gun last Saturday, the
victim being Kenneth Delbert Canum,
the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
w. Canum, who live east from town.
The accident happened somewhat In
this manner. After dinner the mem
bers OF the family gathered around the
kitchen stove talking and having d
good time Presently one Of the boys
goes to another room and returns with
gun with the intention perhaps of
getting ready for rabbit hunt. While
he was handling the gun it became
discharged, the contents entering the
head of the younger brother near one
eye and penetrating to the back Of the
head. The little boy was rushed to the
Warren hospital but all efforts to save
his life were fruitless. He died Satur-
day evening.
The sad accident was severe shock
to the bereaved family, who have the
sympathy of large circle of neighbors
and friends in their affection. It is
not long since another child of theirs
was taken from them by death
Parents and six brothers and three
sisters mourn the little boys sad and
untimely death. Mrs. Charley Olson OF
this city is sister of deceased. Ken
meth Delbert was born May II, 1911.
The funeral was held from the Nor
Wegian Lutheran church on Thursday
at ? p. NJ and was conducted by Rev.
Knudsen
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31
Meistersingers Good Entertainers.

The Meistersingers Male Quartette,
which was the second number of the
Warren Lyceum Course, appeared be
fore large audience on Monday even
ing. They are clever entertainers.
The humorous as well as their serious
songs and especially their performances
on the organ chimes, were very much
enjoyed.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31

Carl j: johnson and Annie @. Brage
were married at the United Lutheran
church parsonage by Rev. N g. w.
Knudsen On Oct. "a, 1917. The happy
couple win make their home n Oak
Park.
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31

Read the Market Day ada
Warren sheaf., 1917-10-31

Read the Market Day ads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-04
CUFF PINS

Now that long sleeves are in fashion the fastidiousiy dressed woman finds 1t necessary to take pains to keep the sleeve of her frocks neat at the wrists In light frocks' this shows the son more quickly than any other part. With the coming fashion for separate cuffs of washable material. the problem really solves itself 30 far as dark frocks are concerned. With a wash frock, of course, the only thing to do Is to consign the whole frock to the tub when the cuffs look soiled or mussed up, unless they can be washed and pressed without disturbing the rest of the frock.
 When separate cuffs arc worn with dark frock. pins to keep them in place are quite permissible. Sometimes cuffs are made with buttons that insure their neat appearance. But moro often either pms or basting Is depended on to keep them in place. An sorts of little pins at any price one wishes to pay are sold for cuffs. Small enameled pins in colors har- monizing with your frocks are always a good choice, and the various kinds of silver and gold pins are also always worth while. For such a purely useful purpose as keeping the cuffs neat the more elaborate jeweled pins arc not as- perially suitable.