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Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

made by Cabot. 1t serves for the
street and the motor. The cap is ar
ranged to match, with it's leopard skin
crown and its upturned muskrat brim.
dressing, so frocks were made to go
over the head and tie around the body
in a primitive fashion.
Certain dyes were exploited because
there were no others to be had.
Fringed fabrics were introduced be-
cause applied ornamentatiOn was cost
ly and the supply was vastly decreased
from that of former days.
Immense top coats with inter-lin-
ings were made by the dozens because
the French women were compelled to
walk through lack Of taxicabs, and
the American women were supposed
to have started on system of econ
omy which would compel them to walk
instead of paying money for taxis.
Voluminous peltry was applied to
all costumes because Of the intense
cold on both continents last winter and
because of the scarcity of coal in Paris
last January and the promise Of it In
this country for this winter.
The Paris designers have given all
kinds of anecdotal reasons for their
| gowns, and some Of the American
dressmakers who are not given to Ell
their narrative or reasons for their
clothes, are repeating the French talk
| a., o,, int WOW
| Most Dominant Fashion.
The most dominant fashion pro-
luced this winter is the garment that
slips on over the head and has pieces
of the material to tie it into place.
This is quite as primitive as in days
when Melisande lived loved and died.
A year ago, the reporters who study
clothes intently and with an inside
knowledge of scarcity of certain ma
terials, prophesied that the near flu
ture would bring about womens
clothes that were fashioned to be adj
justed without fasteners. France sent
I'D some trial balloons in gowns that
were cut in two pieces and tied
around the hips by sash that was a
pit of the material of the front width
and evidently these trial balloons
proved that the air was safe for the
sending out Of dozens Of such frocks
The Americans have accepted them
In high glee. 1t is novelty that
tickles the mind of the nOvelty-hunt.
ing American women. When you see
group of fashionably dressed WON
en- eagerly talking and gesticulating
quilting out pieces of frock here and
there and turning themselves around
as en- pivot, you will realize thai
hey are each explaining to the Other
how the frock is adjusted without Q
| nook and eye, without a button ano
without a loop.
The new coat suits have caught the
fever, and some Of the best are ad
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
GRIT SUPPLY is NECESSARY
Especially Important in Winter When
Fowls Have Little Opportunity
for Forage.

4 good supply of grit is necessary,
especially in the winter when the birds
have little opportunity for outside for
aging The grit is the fowls teeth and
plenty of it is necessary to insure
strong, vigorous condition.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
The Seven-Inch Boots.

Seven inches is the prescribed height
or women's boots this fall. No boot
my he taller without flying in the face
If government regulations. In order
q conserve raw material used in foot
wear, Uncle Sam has ordered women's
boots to be lower than fashion has de-
creed through the past few seasons.
Seven inches, insists Uncle Sam, is a
,roper and attractive height for boot,
,ad the extravagant use of material
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
GaIerie des AssietteS.

One of the important apartments at
the palace of Fontainebleau, in France,
is called the Galerie des Assiettes, for
the reason that its decoration consists
Of vertical rows Of plates, set in the
paneling of the walls. These plates
are very valuable, are made of porce-
lain, and upon them are painted
scenes and views of many royal resi-
dences. The plates were placed there
nv the order of Louis Philippe.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

and it's product. Here and therc
re- breaks in the barrenness and we
catch sight of swamps with lilies ana
other water plants, relief to look
upon.
AS our train proceeds, with stops
at little stations en- route, the cars
are better filled, and at the same time
onnortuIiities are afforded for getting
close glimpses Of the henequen work
ers and their fields Of maguey plants
that lie in view from the car window.
Long before sighting Merida the land
sc,ne becomes dotted with windmills,
and when finally the capital city is
reached one can almost imagine him
self in old Holland or Barbados, about
the only difference being that Yucatan
bas tne modern-style mill. These wind
mills; explain that Merida, like other
regions Of the country, must pump wa
fer from beneath the surface, so few
are the lakes and streams.
Driving About Merida.
After being made comfortable in one
of Merida's hotels we start out to view
tho civ. There is no lack of vehicles
md the stranger is literally swamped
with proffers Of delightful drive
Most of these small carriages, gener-
ally drawn by d single pony, have rub
her tires. and many are kept conspicu.
ously clean and inviting looking
despite the dust of the SUBURBAN sec
lions Of the city.
Merida today claims 62,0o0 people
and among its residents are numerous
families Of wealth which have ae
ouired riches in connection with the
great industry, the growing OF the
maguey and the production of hene
uuen. Merida, while not as Old as tne
port of Sisal, dates from 1912, when
settlement WIS founded by francisco
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
DUCKS FOR GENERAL FARMER
Where One Is More Interested in OBJ.
tanning Eggs Than Market Fowls,
Runner Is Best

For the general farmer who is more
interested In obtaining eggs than 10
producing green ducks for the mar.
ket, the Runner is a good breed. This
duck holds the same relative position
In the duck family that the Leghorn
does in the chicken family. II lays
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
Dance Frocks Are Lovely.

When dance gown is not black, it
is apt to be very delicate in hue. Faint
rose, pale blue, orchid, lime green, daft
fodil, cyclamen-these are all lovely
evening shades. and when worn with
metal threads in sumptuous brocades
the colors are beautiful.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
pr..d.Makino superstiticns.

Regarding bread making, there are
several superstitions. In Yorkshire
England, nearly all the housewives
still bake their own bread. After
kneading the dough and leaving 1t TO
rise. a deep cross is cut in it with a
knife. This is to "let the witch OUT
and the custom is common to this day.
Tn Scotland they say that the yeast
must be made within an hour OF SUI
rise. or the bread will not be light.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

New York.-Everything that was in
vented in clothes this ye(.r had rea-
son. Skirts are narrow because the
French government limited the use OF
cloth to Ave meters. They are minus
fasteners because these accessories
we're difficult to get and wartime ac-
ivities demanded a speedy method OF
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

"Lift your feet
don't slide 'em ]
And relax" in
structed Warren.
you're stiff as a
ramrod. Try to
sway from your
hips"
Dear me, my
ankles ache so /!
Let me sit down
Just for q sec
ond."
you'll never
learn to skate 1t
you funk down
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
SUNNY of Clean Grit,

Ordinary fowls on farm will be
able to pick up sufficient grit, but
when they are not able to get outside
it is well to supply some sharp, clean
grit.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

We are most of us very lonely in
this world; you who have any who
love you, cling to them and thank God.
-Thackeray.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
The Chiffon Velvet Wrap.

Fur as a generous trimming for col
lars and cuffs will retain it's popular
ty. Black fox and lynx will be used
largely in very wide patterns. Many
women whose inclinations toward
fashions have no financial limitations
will lean to chinchilla and sable col
lars.
A design which has unlimited posi-
,iIities is of the chiffon velvet type IN
7-;-.,t colors with black fox fur lining
he inside Of the big collcr, so that
when the garment is worn properly
he collar is turned up and just mar
cow band Of the fur shows at the
Op.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
Black Satin Bows,

A French model in black satin
shows jaunty little bows of this ma
terial at the turned-hack cuffs that
terminate the elbow-length sleeves.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
SunnIy of OYSTER Shells.

AS the puttets approach the laying
point a plentiful supply OF oyster
shells must be kept before them.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
,Ine,e Pennywise Says:

Every now and then tell your "iie
YOU are Jealous. 1t is an inexpensive
little stunt, and will take her mind
off many troubles.-Kansas City jour-
nal. -. 80
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
Care in Packing Eggs

It pays TO use care in packing eggs
for market. Broken eggs from bad
packing is a preventable waste
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

BustIes for the Slender Only.
The new hustle silhouette has been
welcomed as a change from the
straight line garment; but it can be
worn only by q slender woman.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01
Optimism.

Optimism.
To face the changing fortunes OF
life with equanimity, to brace our
selves against the shocks Of fortune,
to learn to smile at pretentiousness,
- cultivate poise in the face Of losses,
let no scarcity in the non-essentials
b our inner repose, to adjust our
Of value so that we need not
hat we do not.peed-these r.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

- AILING into. foreign port at
the break of day appears to be
favorite custom with the aV-
~ erage sea captain, and the occa-
sion to which we write was no eXcep-
ton. For several hours our ships
course had been guided by flashes from
the friendly lighthouse, and the latter
we knew stood on the Yucatan shore
at Progreso. The morning broke calm
and peacefully over the tropical wa
ters of the gulf, and soon the move
ment of anchor chains automatically
announced that the limit had been
reached-the limit of deep water-and
five miles away lay Progreso, one OF
the worlds most important shipping
centers of heneQuen or hemp.
Going ashore at Progreso is rather
an exciting novelty if not dangerous
experience, writes William A. Reid IN
the Bulletin of the Pan-American
Union. The sea is alive with sharks,
and they are darling here and there
about the big ship, to the consterna-
tiasaucf the stranger. The clear waters
niiS shore seem to accen-
Ne boat
re are
at
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1917-12-01

boiled IN vacuum pans. after which II
Is filtered, to get rid Of the solids. The
fluid thereby separated is mixed with
pure sugar strip and bottled. In this
shape It is available al a fiavoring for
soda-fountain beyeragek, and even fol
some foods, as well for chewing
gnm and caA,dias.ua1 (licinal proper
Methods.
icing Ameri
the jungles
They find ou
Pr certain ami
natives the
Eify this meth
the fact thai
Eh for the ami
bid to Germans
ms declare that
!en making huge
Holder.
pencils almost
been invented
~ Nf the left
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
r. + ~ II q G X

Pennock-Visit the county fair and
ascertain just what Kandiyohi county
is accomplishing in an agricultural
way. @ e
E. L. Thorpe has purchased a play
er piano.
Oliver Skindelien has bought q
Studebaker car.
Christ Gunderson invested in q
Ford car last week.
A. M. Lindgren made q business
trip to Minneapolis last Monday.
Mrs. Hjalmar Peterson was Min.
neap0lis visitor the first part Of the
week.
Supt w. d. Frederickson made q
visit at the Pennock school last Mon.
day.
Mensor johnson from Cskato, was
up here last Tuesday to look after his
farm southwest Of town.
Samuel Rodman left last Tuesday
for visit and also to attend to bust.
ness matters II the twin cities.
Otto Negaard has invested In I
Happy Farmer" tractor to do his
blowing and other farm work with.
Peter Swedberg returned last Mon.
day to Wolf Point, Mont, having
spent Sunday at his parental home
here. ~.
Messrs. Eddie and Fulmer Hanson
and families will leave for their homes
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
SPICER ON-GREEN-LAKE

Spicer-on-Green Lake, Sept. 18-
Mrs. Robert Lovander and daughte,
of Willmar visited at the home of hel
mother, Mrs. M. Swenson at Ringc
Lake the past week.
A. J. Thorvlg was a Willmar caller
Monday forenoon.
Clarence Lindgren was Spice,
caller on Monday.
Miss Clara Kloster was q Willmal
visitor one day last week.
Wyn Rainbault is expected here
from Omaha, Nebr., this week.
Miss Anna Kloster is at present EN-
ployed at the H. J. Thorvig home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson
visited friends in Irving last Monday
Maurice Henderson and Erwin Mel
son were Willmar visitors Thursday
afternoon. f..
John Gunderson of New London was
a business caller in Spicer the first
of the week.
Rev. E. E. Gynild will conduct serv
ices at Green Lake church next Sun
day at 1890 am. -
Miss Anna Ling returned to Sioux
City, Iowa, last Saturday after spend
ing couple of months at the lake.
Ole Haverly came down here last
week from Thief River Falls for q
visit with his son, William and Other
relatives.
Mrs. F. O. Swanson returned home
Wednesday from New London where
she spent a few days with her mother
and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Bru, Miss Louise
Knutson and Mr. Kalmer Knuts0n OF
Iowa, were guests at the r. Norby
home last week.
Walter Wilson, rural carrier on
route one, is taking his annual vaca.
ton. M. J. Kloster, his substitute Is
now hauling the mail.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Wooley of LIE
Mars, Iowa, returned to their home
last week after spending some time
camping on the north shore.
Mrs. Carl Peterson of this village
is at the Bethesda hospital in Will.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
Lake LILLIAN GIVES
BOYS GOOD SEND off
chisiine Lutheran ehurch Scene
Of Big 6odspssd Meet
Ing.

Several hundred people attended a
patriotic rally held at the Christine
Lutheran church in Lake Lillian last
Monday evening in honor of the boys
drafted for army service from that
vicinity. The chancel of the; church
was decorated with two large flags
for the occasion. -~..
The program opened with scripture
reading and prayer by Rev. C. o. Berg
qufst Of Pennock. He also delivered
a short talk. r. -.
Prof. CA. Foster of Willmar deliv
cred very patriotic and interesting
address. The next speaker was Post
master A. O. Forsberg of Willmar who
delivered a patriotic speech and pre-
scented the selected recruits who leave
Saturday each with a ten dollar GOLD
piece as a remembrance of the occas
ion. Following this, a~solo was giver
by Miss Amy Ray of Willmar Rev
C. O. Bergquist made a few remarks
and short talk to the honored soldier
boys. The meeting came to close
with the singing of america" by the
audience. -
After the program, refreshments
were served and the remainder of the
| evening spent in a social way.
The boys who received ten dollar
gold piece were the following: Arthur
Sundin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Johr
Sundin, who enlisted some time ago;
Albert Peterson, son of Mr.. and Mrs
H. P. Peterson; Nels Benson, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. liver Benson; Alvin Pet
erson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Pet
erson and Freeman Stafford O.
Thorpe =. .
Ole E. Erickson, who had charge O.
the meeting, reports that similar
gathering will be held when the re
mainder of the draft men leave ant
they will be given similar gifts.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

mar whoro she ,,ndarvanf ~ onar..
ton for annendicftis last vaak
Several snicer neonla autoad to New
London Monday evening tn .ttend a
farewell recention given tn tha hova
who are drafted for army service
Arnold Gustrud. who has been EN-.
ployed at the meat market for some
time, resigned his position last week.
Edwin Olson is now taking his place.
Mrs. L. C.. Arthur and dauehter.
Ella returned home "wednesday from
a weeks visit with their SON and
brother, Emil Arthur and family ct
Brooten. $3.50
Mrs. Albertina Norman and MA.
]. Anderson were united in marriage
last Sunday at Faribault. Theyswill
be at home to their MANY friends af-
ter November At snicer con.r.t.
n,atfons .. zs
Mr. and Mrs 0scar Emherteors.1
children of Valley CITY n vieitex,
with the formers uarenta. Mr.. and
Mrs. Arne Embertson and brother I'd
Embertson and family the first mart of
last week. .=;szs &c.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
REAL ESTATE TRAhsFERs.

- va - sA>ssAO FAee4SsssssA.
Sept. 10 Charles T. Nelson to Law
renee Anderson, ELI OF SW1-4, SE1-4
of NW1-4, sec. 10, NE1-4 Of NW1-4,
sec. Is, $1.08.
Sept. 10-LaWrence Anderson and
wife to Charles r. Nelson, WIZ 81
sSW1-4, swift Of NW1-4, sec. 10, 400.
Town OF ,Rose1and
Sept. 10-Probate Court to Anna
Z. Gustafson, S1-2 Of NE1-4. sec. So
Lake Elizabeth.
Sept. 1-August Olson and wife to
William A. Olson, lot Mp OF SW1-1
of NEl-4, NW1-4 of NE14, sec. 6
,$7,75S.60.
Town OF Fahlun.
Sept. I'm. p. Shoemaker and wife
to M. H. Evans, lot 4, sec. 9. SW1-1
Of SW1-4, sec. 10, ELI Of NE1-4, lots
l and 2, sec. JIG, $1.OO.
Town Of tennessee.
Sept. 12-Ellen J. Windle to Solor
l.. Benton, NE1-4 Of NWl-4, sec.
see. 90.
Town OF Willmar. IS
Sept. 15-Henry johnson and wife
to Louis D. Dahl, part SW1-4 OF NE
II, sec. %, 2 acres, $4,000.
Town of Burbank.
t Sept. 12-Helen H. McCord to S. "A
Holcomb and o. C. Holcomb, NW1-.
of SW1-4, sec. "a, SE1-4 Of NE14, sec
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
SURPRISED.

Thirty ladies pleasantly surprised
Mrs. Ross Higgins last Thursday af1
ternoon at her home. The afternoon
was spent in social way and a de-
licious luncheon was served. The
guest of honor was the recipient of
large number of pretty and usefal
gifts. r. .. IT, ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
SURPRISED By FRIENDS.

gonga was pleasantly surprised last
Monday evening by about twenty-five
of his friends. Games furnished the
amusement for the evening after
which a dainty luncheon was served.
The guests presented Mr.. Carlson
with sum of money as remem-
brance of their visit. Harry is one of
the boys who will be called for serv-
ice in the army in the near future.
Among those present were the fol-
lowing from our city: Fred and Sadie
Carlson, Ida Halvorson, Ruth Khnt,
Agnes and Mabel Backlund. r.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
LIEUT.. ARTHUR ANDERSON
(From a letter to his folks.)

Fort Scott, Calf, Sept. II, 1917.
I've been pretty busy last week and
so far this week. l am now in charge
OF the sections that do drill on the
field guns in our company and I have
to read up stuff on the subject so
can instruct the men. Then one day
last week, got my first experience in
interior guard duty when I acted in
the capacity of commanding officer OF
the guard. I went thru the ceremony
at mounting the guard without any
trouble and then marched my guard
over to the guard house and turned II
over to my first sergeant and in very
important manner ordered him ia
form the reliefs, and post his sentin.
els. Then I went in and took my
place at the desk, and interfered as
little as possible, knowing that my
first sergeant knew what to do and
that If l monkeyed with things I'd
likely get myself into trouble. Hall
an officers success in the army is di.
rectly due to diplomacy. Then early
next morning, / made tour of inspec.
ton OF all the sentinels to see that
they were on the job and carrying
out their orders. Then at noon, I turn.
ed over the post and 26 prisoners to
the next commander. This army life
is great. I'm having the time of my
young life. We are now having all the
practice in commanding we want and
I'm getting quite confident. bawl
out commands like a Kaiser and make
EN- step pretty lively. Our captain
takes charge of the company for
about Is minutes each day and the
balance of the day we take turn or.
dering the men around to suit our.
selves. ~. .e
There are more soldiers and officers
In San Francisco now than there has
been before. There is no time of day
that the drill grounds aren't being
used by half dozen or more com.
panies, and its, a pretty sight to see
them all lined up in front of their bar
racks at the close Of day, men stand
ing at present arms" and the officers
saluting the flag as the band plays the
"Star Spangled Banner" Sometimes
/ have trouble keeping a tear or two
filling my eyes. I'm mighty proud to
be one Of them.
It sure is swell out here now In
the evening. No fog and you can see
across the bay way over to Oakland.
The bay and the islands look beauti-
full. Every evening, the boys get out
to practice football. 1 guess e4ch Of
the companies have team and the
folks from over town come out and
walk around over the trenches. If l
only had an automobile to drive
around in, it would be fine, but need
the exercise to keep in good shape.
Love to all,
So ARTHUR. =,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

Miss Amy Strand arrived Satur-
day from New Ulm. where she has
been employed as bookkeeper for
MISUNDERSTANDING Company for
several years. She has resigned her
position.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
Bethel LuTH. LADIES' AID.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Bethel Lutheran church will meet on
Thursday afternoon, Sept. q, at two.
thirty o'clock. Refreshments will be
served by Mesdames Carl Anderson,
Martin Blomquist, Emil Linn, J. "A.
jacobson, Victor Nelson and Misses
Ida and Emma Johnson.
A cordial welcome to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

Paul Hedin and the Misses Hazel
and Edith Nelson autoed to Atwater
Sunday evening 70 attend birthday
party.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19
NEW REPAIR SHOP.

F. c. Stone. formerly OF Benson,
opened vulcanizing and tire repair
shop here last week in the rooms, for
merly occupied by Carl Hook, ut sos
Third street west.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

Mrs. A. Mickelson left last week
for several weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends at Waterfowl, and
Strandberg, S. b.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

Anton Amundson returned Satur
day from stay at Murdock.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-09-19

Atty. L. e. Covell Of New London
autoed here on business Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
STARVING OUT THE EFFICIENTs.

There In
soft
o
teacher himself
muuudes
under mental during
completely disregarded not
0
recently
made:
The university badly
to onl
personal
IT'S
roll
corporations
Labor
the teaching
Of
efficiency teaching STATS OF
the ehcens ou.-Country Gentleman.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05
BE PATIENT AND SLOW.

Thrift win
90
What every man needs to learn is properly his
limit good II
spending
things until
fty-donar fiat as fvethousanddolar
kinds of kinds
OF
tailor live we'll but
they need the
consistently
ing i
Develop financial
gamble rich quick
process
takes men
that
patient that develops
and had
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

GET very little time for reading
these evenings. Somebody gave the
baby a push-mobile for Christmas and
he gets very angry If we do not
promptly shift the rugs a round the
living room floor so that he can ride
around the library table in daredevil
style
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-05

CHICAGO man urges government
ownership Of hens. How YOU like a