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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
FRUIT MEN WOULD GIVE PUBLICITY ID
 BUSINESS MATTERS
This Is Decision Reached at Meeting Being Held in New Orleans-Vegeta-
 bles Are Included

New Orleans, January 29.--DeleSates to the thirteenth annual convention of the Western Fruit Jobbers' Asso- citation of America, which opened here this morning at an executive business session, late today adopted resolutions favoring a policy of giving full in- formation to the press concerning mat ters affecting fruit and vegetable in dustries In discussions preceding adoption of the resolutions several speakers declared published state ments used in connection with news paper campaigns on the high cost of living were unfounded. The speakers admitted, however, the statements often were the result of refusal of jobbers and growers to answer fully and free ly all questions put to them by the press. The convention In a resolution also declared the association was eady to cooperate with the govern ment in any legislation or investiga- tion tending toward reducing the cost Of living.
 Endorsement also was given state ments made earlier in the day by na- tiona1 officers that high prices of the last year were caused by the unusual shortage of crops, due to unprece- dented demand, and that the producer received more for his products while the jobber hardly received more than in the ordinary years of the past, ex- cept in rare instances.
 The report of the committee on uni form weights and measures which ad- vocated a federal law making weights and measures for food products uni form in all states was indorsed. The committee also urged personal market inG by housewives to reduce the cost of living.
 president of the association, in his annual address today, opposed gov ernment ownership of transportation lines, recommended enactment of fed eral laws relating to undercharge bills on freight shipments, amendment of the bankruptcy law and legislation to enlarge the interstate commerce com branch offices of the commission in various centers Of the country. Read justment of demurrage charges, plac- ing all commodities upon an equality in rates also was advocated. MT. Fur ner in his address directed criticism against recent newspaper campaigns on the cost of living.
 Secretary w. D. Tidwell of Denver in his annual report read today stated that there were nearly 14.o00 members in the association. The members dur ing the past year, he said, spent more than $92,000,000 for carload freight shipments. The average capitalization of fruit jobbing firms today was s67,- coo against $2244 IS years ago, he stated The increase in capitalization and growth of firms he asserted, re- suited from their development from commission into a merchandising sys- tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
FRANK IosEE OIrT AGAIN.


 Frank Losee has lapsed into crime again. When he played the benevolent father in Marguerite Clark's Miss George Washington" everybody thought that the popular Famous Players actor had finally reformed and had eschewed the broad and easy path of wickedness But before Miss George was flashed upon the screen, he had broken the bonds of propriety and had threatened to kill Jack Pickford if he did not bring him "B-r-r-read and a file" However after threatening poor Jack with death, he showed some signs of remorse and willed him a small fortune This was in Great Expectations But the reform was only temporary for now he is full fledged roue again, plotting and scheming to victimize Pauline Frederick.
 LOUISE HUFF LIKES THE WEST.
 Louise Huff has proven great disap- pointment to her former co-workers at the Famous Players studio. No sooner did she get her trunk unpacked at the Morosco studio than she sat right down and began to write those Wonderful California, beautiful, exquisite, unsur- passed, delightful etc." blurbs that every true daughter of the east invaria- bly, begins to pen home the moment she crosses the Rockies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

Robert G. Vignola, who is directing aMrguerite Clark in "The Fortunes Of Fif,' is having a very difficult time with one member of his cast-the little dog who is playing Toto in the picture. Toto is the only sort of creature that can take the feminine gaze off the features of masculine matinee idol No matter how handsome a leading man may be strut ting around the studio, Toto never fails to become the center of attention when he patters out upon the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
Local Data

For the 24 hours ending at 2 p. I January 29, 1917:
 Highest temperature ........... Lowest temperature .............. MedH tehpefdlure ..................... Normal temperature .............. Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. Rainfall ......................... Total rainfall since Jan. 1....... 6 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1....... 1 Relative humidity, ' a. m. ............
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
THE WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, January 29.-Forecast fd and Mississippi: Fair Tuesda' and probably Wednesday; somewhat low CT temperature.
 Tennessee: Fair Tuesday and probablI Wednesday,; much colder.
 Georgia: Fair Tuesday and Wednes day; colder Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

a Little Queen This is one of the early tamous Players releases, in which these popular players co-starred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

tuition. Whether or not 1t is a college for men or women does not matter essentially. I accepted the presidency of Vassar because I consider the edu- cation of women at this time more interesting than the education of men. Woman is on the threshold of great era. She is just peeping into a great room, which is her future state
 Tt is very interesting indeed to watch her deevlop and to watch the keen zest with which she tackles the new problems that are being pre- sented"
 pr. MacCracken thinks that in no line is the tendency of woman toward her proper estate being felt more than in educational lines.
 'The efficiency of the gradute col lege woman of today as compared with that of 10 years ago shows a marked increase" he said. 'Radicalism among college women is rapidly being over come by the accomplishment of real problems which absorb the excess en- ergy. We no longer find the girl who
 bobs her hair and does other freakish
 things, which formerly stamped her as a radical. And when we did find these girls it was usually the case that such radical notions had been imlanted in
 the home life before the girl came tt
 college It's awfully hard for a college
 to accomplish in four years what the
 mother or father have not been able
 to accomplish in 20."
 Dr. MacCracken is on his first trip
 south, and he says he is learning many new things about the south and her people, which are especially pleas ing to him.
 TALKS TO COLLEGE WOMEN Dr, MacCracken urged several hun dred Birmingham college women to
 carry through life the principles in- stilled into them during their college eers, when he appeared under the auspices of the College Womens as- sociation yesterday afternoon. He made lasting impression on the women before whom he spoke by his broad conception of education, his ex- cellent delivery, and the personality which radiated through his speech. T am not here to solicit funds, and I am not here to enlist students for Nassar" he said in beginning his speech, q am here to meet again the alumni of Vassar whom I have known there. and to encourage them to keep up the work which was begun with their four years in college.
 We give the woman the proper edu- cation. and then life will do the rest
 for her" he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30

PAULINE FREDERICK IN SA-
 VANNAH.
 Pauline Frederick Thomas Meghan Frank Dosee, John Sanpolis, Pedro de Cordobra and the other members of Miss Frederick's company have gone to Savan- nah, Ga, where they will take the ex- terior scenes for Miss Frederick's next Famous Players picture under the di- rection of Hugh Ford. It was MT. Ford who directed Miss Frederick's latest suc- cess on The Slave Market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-30
GREAT ERA FOR WOMEN

T do not feel that I am the head of womans college. I simply feel that am the head of an educational insti-
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
DELco-LIcHr PRopucTs.

For the house owner who is not
where he can secure electricity, the
Delco-Light representatives, located at
Bridge and Oak streets, put out a
plant which ideally fills all require
ments. 1t is an electric system of
which the juice is secured from big
storage batteries, charged from gen.
orator run by a kerosene engine and
which makes it absolutely safe and
batteries can be charged once or twice
a week. The plant is very simple and
will not get out of order under any
thing like normal conditions. Smith
& Portz are the local agents and the
cost of this system, including the pur-
chase price at the end of three or four
years will be much cheaper than city
current for the same period of time
and the saving made will be more than
the total expense. Power from the bat
teries can also be used in running
machinery in the house or barn, such
as washing machines, separators, fan
ming mills, milking machines, fiat
irons, etc.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
LEurAoLp &. ST. CLAIR.

Fashions in mems clothing are now
quite as important and almost as
varied as for women. Individuals
are now allowed the opportunity to
exercise their taste, or select styles
or cuts that best suit their figure or
general makeup. There is probably
no store in our city which takes more
pains to keep right up to the top
notch in styles and fabrics than does
that of Leuthold e st. Clair at 10
North Cedar which carries full line
of clothing, including overcoats, hats
and shoes, and a really astonishing
variety of shirts, ties, hosiery, hand
kerchiefs, etc. The proprietors and
statesmen make it a point to show
each customer the things which will
best suit his needs and tastes, and
make many helpful suggestions.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
OWATONNA HIDE G. FUR CO.
AND
OWATONNA RENDERING CO.

The State of Minnesota by virtue of
it's extensive live stock raising in
dustry, also furnishes an excellent
market for hides. The buying of
hides, furs, tallow, ETC., has become
one of the most important parts of a
business community. The Owatonna
Hide & Fur Co., located at the north
end of Oak street, pay highest cash
prices for hides, furs, tallow, ETC., at
all times. In these times when con-
servation is such vital issue, it is
most important that AN fats should
be saved. The OWatonIla Rendering
Co. is now equipped with an auto
truck and will remove all dead ami
mails (where hides are left on) free
of charge, within radius of 25 miles.
This is the only safe and sanitary
method of dead animal disposal.
Crippled and old animals humanely
disposed Of The above are among
the most commendable institutions
and we gladly recommend them to
our members and readers.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
4. r. SANDERS.

No longer is it necessary for the
ladies to spend hours of drudgery in
the kitchen in order to keep the pan
try stocked with good things to eat.
This is now the province of the bak-
cry, one of the cleanest and best OF
which is conducted by Mr.. H. R. San
ders at III North Cedar street. The
shelves and counters of this store
are always loaded with their justly
popular bread, delicious cakes, pies,
cookies, doughnuts, etc., fresh from
the ovens daily, SO that there is real
ly no need whatever for the house
wife to bother with preparing these
things at home.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR
NOT AFRAID TO DIE.

1t is related that a private in the
army of the Potomac was sentenced
to be shot for sleeping at his post of
duty. In some way word of the ap-
preaching execution came to the
attention of President Lincoln, and
after writing out a reprieve he called
his carriage and started out to see
that the reprieve did not fail to reach
the poor condemned soldier. 1t was a
broiling hot day and the ride to camp
was long one of ten miles, but the
great-hearted Lincoln was bent on saw
ing the poor soldier and he went for
ward. Perhaps the president later for
got the incident amid weightier cares
of state, but not SO the soldier. When
the Third Vermont charged upon the
rife pits before Yorktown the follow
ing year the enemy poured a volley
upon them. The first man to fall was
William Scott of Company K, with six
bullets through his body. His COM
rades caught him as he fell and as
his life blood ebbed away, he raised
to heaven amid the din of battle, the
cries of the dying and the shouts of
the enemy, prayer for the president,
and as he died he remarked to his
comrades that Lincoln had showed he
was no coward and was not afraid to
die. At the burial later the chaplain
narrated the circumstances to the
boys who stood about with uncovered
heads He had prayed for the presi-
dent and paid him a most fervid and
glowing tribute with his dying breath.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
FARMERS, ELEVATOR.

In this great grain producing terri
tory there is nothing more important
to the town than the grain dealer
Owatonna, being located in the center
of rich farming district, is an excel
lent field for the grain business and
one of the most prominent buyers is
the Farmers Elevator, on the Chicago
& Northwestern tracks. They pay the
very highest market prices for grain
and are always willing to give the pro-
ducer the edge of the quotations. Their
coal and fuel trade is prosperous and
several of the best grades of coal are
handled and deliveries are made
promptly.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
r. j. KASPER G. CO.

The business house at 312 North
Cedar street has something to sell and
is not ashamed of it. In fact, the pro-
prietors want everybody in Owatonna
and vicinity to know that they have
one of the most complete and salts
factory stocks of dry goods, clothing,
shoes, notions and groceries in the
city. In the dry goods department
they have the newest things in dress
materials, trimmings and colors; the
lines Of hosiery, underwear, neckwear,
umbrellas, ETC., are particularly attrac-
tive. In their grocery department hey
can supply anything needed in fancy
and staple groceries and pay the high
est price for farm produce. Personal
attention and careful service are two
of the leading characteristics of this
tablishment.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
CANFIELD SCHOOL.

The more practical, the more sen
sible an education is the more valuable
it will prove to the young man or
woman who has to rely upon it. The
education received by the young man
and young woman in Canfield's school,
corner Rose and Pine streets, is eX-
actly what they need when they begin
to earn their own living. Instruction
is given in this institution in stenog-
raphy, typewriting, bookkeeping, ac-
counting and other phases of business
training by expert instructors. VIM.
p. Canfield is proprietor of this college
and has succeeded in making it one of
the most successful business training
institutions in the Middle West.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
HARRY w. STOUT.

All smokers love a good smoke and
that is why so many men are using
the products of Mr.. Harry w. Stout,
the well known cigar manufacturer,
located at 112 West Broadway. His
La Pelata" 10-cent cigar made in
eight different shapes and sizes, and
"Stout's Private Blend enjoy a wide
sale in Owatonna and large territory
served by his products. Only the best
tobacco obtainable is used and they
are rolled by expert workmen. Be-
sides handling complete line of to-
bacco, pipes and smokers supplies,
he handles the daily papers and his
place of business is favorite meet
ing place where everyone is made to
feel welcome.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
C. r. RINGHoEER.

For fine cut of meat to take home
for Sunday dinner you will make no
mistake by trading at Mr.. G. E. Ring
hofer, 314 North Cedar The, old
problem of what to buy for dinner is
soon solved by a visit to this market
as there is such a variety of meats,
fish and poultry on display and all
are equally good SO that choice is
easily made by the customer. Mr..
Ringhofer established his business 81
years ago and it is unnecessary to
call our readers attention to the
prompt service and courteous atten-
tion received at this shop as they
have been two of the contributing
factors to its steady growth and pop
ularity.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
z. w. OuRAnNIk

Nearly every season brings its de-
mands for special photographs, after
the holidays come the graduations,
spring weddings, combinations, and
at all seasons there are special occa-
sions, such as birthdays, anniversa-
ries, and the like, when a photograph
makes most acceptable remem-
brance. To a large number of people
of Owatonna and vicinity, Mr.. F. w.
Ouradnik at 134 East Broadway is the
photographer; there is just no one
else who can pose and finish and
mount in his artistic manner. The
little folks are his best subjects, and
he has made many charming studies
of the children of our people, as well
as the grown-ups.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
DAYLIGHT STORE.

Headquarters in Owatonna for a
large and profitable trade in dry
goods, gents furnishings, and grocer
les is at White e Wegner's, 140 West
Bridge street. Every effort is made
to please and when this is carefully
lived up to by any store it is bound
to bring results. Prices are reason
able in proportion to the quality of
articles sold and every effort is made
to give absolute satisfaction. This
firm also handles country produce of
all kinds and pays the prevailing
market price for same. White &
Wegner are among our most substan-
tial, highly respected and progressive
citizens. Telephone No. 309.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
3. j. MEJxNER..

With the coming of winter the slip
perry pavements and ice will be trying
times for the horses and the best
place in this community to have a
horse shod is at the shop of Mr.. B. J..
Meixner, located on West Main street.
He can tell at glance each horses
requirements and he realizes it is the
comfortable horse that does the most
work. The general blacksmithing and
repair work turned out by this shop
cannot be excelled and the best mate
rials are used.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
WORKING FOR MOTHER.

"I wish that l were big and strong
and grown up like Brother Tom, Z
said Ned. I'D like to work in
town, and come home every Saturday
night, as Tom does, instead of doing
chores and running errands."
Ned tossed his armful of wood into
the box with an impatient sigh.
His mother smiled.
Come" she said, Il have a story
to tell you
"Once upon a time" she began,
there was a brave little worker bee,
who lived in big hive. He was strong
and willing, and was ready to do any
thing. And what do you think was
the only thing required of him? He
and a dozen other bees were placed
at the door of the hive, and were told
to keep their wings in motion, so as
to send a steady current of air into
the inner cells of the hive where the
queen was The little worker bee was
disappointed, for he had wished to do
some great service for his queen.
"He could see other workers hurry
ing about and doing such important
tasks. Some were making wax, and
building the comb inside the hive;
others were providing food for the
young bees, and still others were feed
ing honey to the queen herself!
DAY by day the little worker grew
more discontented, until one day the
queen sent message to the tireless
workers at the doorway. Tell
Them she said, that they are doing
me a wonderful service. Without the
air they are sending me | could
never live
when the little worker heard this
message he took courage and his
wings whirred as they never whirred
before. He felt at last that he, too,
was serving the queen
eThat was a parable story, wasn't 1t,
mother?D said Ned, as he squared his
shoulders. well, you're the incest
queen know. and I'm going to be
your best worker.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
VIRTUE G. POUND.

Among the most important business
enterprises in an agricultural com
munity are those that handle farm
machinery, wagons, implements and
vehicles and for this reason Virtue
& Pound at 221 North Cedar are en-
titled to prominent mention in this
Review. They have earned a repu
tation among the citizens and the
farmers for fair dealing, always sell
ing goods that will satisfy and vehi
cles, implements, gas engines, etc, OF
admitted worth and of makes that
for years have stood every test that
could be given them.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
B. p. CHAPLIN.

The store that handles new and sec
ond hand furniture and stoves fills a
very necessary place in the city. 1t
is a business distinct in itself and
that demands training superior to that
of most any other business. The sec
ond-hand store is a helpful and i'm.
portant institution, especially when
conducted in the manner in which
Mr.. B. P. Chaplin at 206 North Cedar
is conducted. The business methods
of Mr.. Chaplin are straightforward
and honest and his success has been
well merited.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
A LITTLE FABLE.

The following amusing little fable
is taken from CLOUD and Silver" by
E. V. Lucas George Doran Coz:
"Once upon a time there was an
innkeeper who, strange to say, was
unable to make both ends meet. Moth
ing that he tried was any use; he
even placed in the windows a notice
to the effect that his house was 'un,
der entirely new management, but
that was in vain. So in dispair he
consulted wise woman.
1t is quite simple she said, as
she pocketed her fee. You must
change the name of your inn
"'But it has been "The Golden
Lion for centuries he replied.
You must change the name, she
said. You must call it "The Eight
Bells" and you must have row OF
seven bells as the sign
"sSeven?' he said; but that's alb
surd. What will that do?'
"'Go home and see, said the wise
woman.
$50 he went home and did as she
told him. And straightway every
wayfarer who was passing paused to
count the bells, and then hurried into
the inn to point out the mistake, each
apparently believing himself to be the
only one who had noticed it, and al
wishing to refresh themselves for that
trouble; motorists, observing the dis
crepancy as they flew by, stopped
their chauffeurs, and, with the usua
enormous difficulty, got them to &C
back; and the joke found its way into
the guide-book.
"The result was that the innkeepel
waxed fat, lost his health and made
his fortune"
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
w. :. MccLlNTock G. SON.

Every town in the country has its
leading business man or firm in every
line, and in Owatonna, the implement
firm above named, at 121 West Vine
street, is known from one side of
Steele County to the other The pro-
prietors are close students of agricul-
tural problems and needs, and help
the customers in the selection of i'm
plements that are best suited to give
the greatest service and benefit.
They realize that it is only good bust
ness to sell those articles which give
full satisfaction and bring the pur-
chaser back again when he wants an
other or different farm machine or
other article he has to sell.
The Catholic bulletin., 1917-11-17
InHN rHnN-

An establishment which has the
confidence and esteem of all the peo-
pie is that of Mr.. John Thon at 20S
North Cedar, because of his well
known reputation for handling only
the highest grades and because he
sells his goods at the most reason
able prices. He carries we'll Sc
lected stock of shelf and heavy hard
ware, stoves, refrigerators, builders
tools and sporting goods. In the in
stalling of furnaces, as well as in
their sheet metal department they
employ only the most skilled work
men and all work is guaranteed to
conform to their high standard of
quality Mr. Thon holds an enviable
position in the commercial life of
Owatonna and is known to be con-
scientious and just in all business
dealings.