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Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS.
The Sheaf viii Again Receive Mes
sagos From the Youngsters.

In spite Of the war Santa Claus will
no doubt be on duty again this year
and prepared to 60 .'over the top" and
bring Joy to the youngsters Christmas
eve. If the folks at the Sheaf office
had any doubts about Santa's making
an appearance this year, they were
dispelled yesterday, when a fat letter
containing three letters from as many
little girls arrived at the office address
sed to Santa Claus, Northpol " This
letter as well as others that youthful
readers Of the Sheaf will send to us,
win be relayed Immediately to Santa.
Letters should be addressed to Santa
Claus, in care Of the Sheaf, and the en-
tire Sheaf force will see that all mail
reaches him by special delivery. The
letters will be printed in next weeks ?
paper and when Santa gets his copy he
viii find the gift problem simplif1ed In
many cases. cts not forget 70 be
modest in our requests this year as
Santa has some heavy back orders to
fill among the boys and girls in Europe
whose papas are In the trenches or have
answered the last call.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
GIVEN SURPRISE ON GOLDEN
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

very delightful golden wedding am
n1Yersary was celebratedsat the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Anders Anderson last
Monday evening. The two venerable
old people were taken; by surprise when
thirty Of their many friends in the city
walked in upon them ate o'clock. Mr..
John Stromquist called up Messrs.
Westman, Dahlquist and Sjostrand to
respond with speeches to these worthy
old people, after which appropriate
gifts were handed to them as remem-
brance from those assembled. Both Mr..
and Mrs. Anderson replied with much
feeling and gratitude Everyone pres
ent shoWered congratulations upon
them and wished them much joy and
good health for many years to come.
A Abounteous wedding dinner was served
by Mrs. John Stromquist, Mrs. John
Westman and Mrs Fred Peterson, as
sisted by the Misses Mildred Westman
and Hilda Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Swanson, of Alvarado, distant relatives
of the bride and groom, were also in at
tendance.
"a joyous evening was spent after
which all departed wishing the happy
couple still many years Of welded bliss
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Court House News

Sheriff H. aC. Hanson and Charley
Boman left Saturday for the Saltwater
prison with Gordon Bryan in custody.
Bryan, who was convicted at the last
term of court, was given an indeter-
inmate sentence Of from one to seven
years.
Marriage licenses have been issued
by Clerk Of Court Swandby to the fol
lowing couples George G. Holmlund
and Julia S.. Lofstrom, George N.
Powell and Anna Mae Shaw, James
Devall and Nellie r. Parr.
Judge Grindeland and Court Steno-
grapher Braggans were at Hallock Mon
day and Tuesday holding a term Of
court.
The county board met on Tuesday.
No action was taken on the proposition
to appoint a county agent The matter
will probably be taken up at some fu-
ture meeting.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
G. H. TARALSETH
DECLAMAT0RYs CONTEST

Nine students Of the Warren High
School took part in the @. III. Taralseth
Declamatory Contest held on Friday
evening of last week. The names of the
contestants and their subjects are as
follows: Hazel Lund, Patsy; Gladys
Mitchell, "The Littlest Rebel' Aileen
Harris, sConstantius and the Lion' );
Florence Palmer, when Ignorance is
Bliss; Florence Hanson, .Bobby SHAFT
to';;s Ruth Peterson, "The Valiant" !;
Helen Mapps, 'The Lady Across the
Aisle; George Copp, Gentlemen, the
King Helen Hanson, Jean Val LEAN.
The judges were Mrs. r. B. Taral-
seth, Mr: Annar Myhre and Judge.
!Grindeland. After their decision had
been made Judge Grindeland in neat
speech awarded the gold medal to
Gladys Mitchell and the silver medal to
Florence Hanson. All contestants did
well and showed that they had been
carefully trained in the rendition Of
their selections, but only two could win
the. prizes. "a "a
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12

should be attached to every piece of
mail, express packages and check sent
from now until the first Of the year
Every seal on package or a letter is
an evidence of the senders patriotism.
It is up to this country to make re-
home, for it means driving out an en-
emy which is killing thousands yearly.
1t is up to thiscountr Y to make a re-
cord seal sale this year. Minnesota has
increased its allotment by six million,
and unless everyone among us joins in
the campaign, the fund for fighting tn.
berculosis will fall short of it's need.
The campaign for Red Cross Christ
mas seals always brings home to us un-
pleasant but graphic facts about our
national needs for more health work.
tuberculosis kills at least $4,000 per-
sons each year in the United States, or
one every three minutes. It kills one
third of all who die between the ages
Of 1S and 45, and it costs us more
than $500, 900, 600 a year in loss Of LIE
and labor.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
THRIFT STAMPS AT
LOCAL POSTOFFICE

Postmaster Tullar has received con-
signment Of thrift and war savings
stamps and those who were unable to
invest in a Liberty Bond can now do
their bit
The thrift cards have room for six
teen 25-cent thrift stamps. When filled
up the card can be turned in for IS
war savings stamp and cash payment
Of - cents during January and an in
crease Of cent, for each succeeding
month. The war savings stamps are
redeemable January 1, 1923. You pay
in $4.12 and get back $500 at the end
of five years or 4 per cent compounded.
AS a savings proposition, aside from
the patriotic part: it is the best thing
out for those who can only put aside
small amounts.
The war savings certificate has room
for twenty S. stamps. or 10000
81, 10000 is the limit to any one person
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
READ THE HOLIDAY
ADVERTISEMENTS
Interesting News for Christmas Shop.
pers Are Found in This
Paper.

The Sheaf this week contains a large
number of Holiday Greetings and an
nouncements Of progressive business
men. Do not lay the paper aside with
out having read and re-read every ad
that appears herein There are bar
gains galore for Christmas shoppers adj
vertised in these pages, and the little
greetings of the season from merchant
to customer have in them a touch Of
human sympathy and friendliness that
counts for much even in business mat
ters. Buying, selling and counting the
profits, is not all there is to business.
No, the friendships and pleasant ac-
quaintances made over the counter, the
mutual confidence and appreciation be-
tween buyer and seller, and the spirit
Of cooperation between town and
country folks, brought about thru fair
and square business dealings, these are
things worth striving for and make life
worth while. Again we say, read all
the ads and profit thereby
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
FAIR ASSOCIATION
REFLECTS OFFICERS
Dates For 1918 County Fair Set For
1 July 3rd, 4th, and 5th.-
& Bigger and Better.

1 The stockholders Of the Marshall
County Fair Association held their an
nual meeting yesterday and reelected
tthe old Board Of Directors for another
year, they being DR.. f. I. Frank, G.
Schultz, John Grindeland, A. B. Nelson,
R. B. Taralseth, J. H. Bolton, Aug. A.
Johnson, G. A. Nelson, VIM. G. Miller,
j. S. Hilleboe and Ed Rosendahl. The
secretary's report Of the financial con
dition of the association was very en-
eouraging. The Board reelected the
same officers for the ensuing year
namely, r. B. Taralseth, President
VIM. G. Miller, Vice President; Aug A.
Johnson, Treasurer and DR.. e. T.
Gsank, Secretary. 1t was decided to
hold the 1918 fair July 3rd, 4th and
9th.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
stWOnanllOOd''
'sThe Glory Of Nation, Will Be
Shown At The Strand, Monday
and Tuesday.

Every woman in Warren and Mar
shall county should make an effort to
see this wonderful photoplay at The
Strand Theater next Monday and Tues
day. Nothing like 1t has ever been
presented before. ''Womanhood''
stands supreme. See how you and the
womanhood Of America can aid the
bleeding, staggering manhood Of the
world! A mighty spectacle Of power,
truth and patriotism. Read the big
,ad in this issue and arrange to see the
play. There will be but one perform
ance each night, at S:15 o'clock. Adj
mission 15 and Is cents.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Public School Notes

The Decfama tory; Contest was held In
the high school auditorium last Friday
evening. Everyone who took part are
to be congrat tulat tee. = The gold medal
was awardedsto Gladys Mitchell who
gave ..The Littlest Rebel aid the sils
yer medal to Florence Hanson who
gave nBobby Shafto.' Ass:s .5s 81 ~ s5sss s S.
Mr.. Shannon, who works In the in
rterest Of the Society Of the Friendless,
was in Warren last week and spoke to
the high school ID assembly on Thurs
day. His talk was very interesting and
was appreciated by all.
Miss Darling spent the week end in
CrOokston ~
The boys basket ball team will play
the alumni Friday evening at eight
o'clock at the high school gym. The
boys have been working hard for the
past three weeks so let's all turn out
and root, for the high school. Admis-
sion 10 cents for everybody. The boys
expect to play at Argyle Saturday af-
ternOOn.
Mr.. Webster gave very impressive
talk on Our Next Bit Saturday even
ing at the patriotic program in the
high school.
Anyone. who signed the Hoover
pledge card and failed to receive the
membership card, please notify Mr..
Mitchell or some Of the high school stu
dents.
The ladies Of the Red Cross asked
the pupils Of the public schools to con-
tribute either a pound Of sugar or ten
cents, so that candy could be made and
sent to the Marshall county soldier boys
for Christmas. One hundred pounds Of
sugar came in, also $3.50. The ladies
were at the domestic science rooms
Monday evening making and packing
the boxes for them.
There's more religion in a smile to
the living than an eulogy to the dead.
In ciyics after q visit to the court
house Mr.. Mitchell asked the fol
flowing question: Please explain the
proceedings after the opening Of court. .
Russell: 'The jurors all stood up and
lswore.''
I The 'We Dos Club" met at the
school building Monday evening. After
a business hour good time was en-.
joyed by all.
! The civics class gave the proceedings
Iof court at assembly period Wednesday
i It was given with very little prepara
4 ton and the students should receive
4 |due credit for their work.
i The operetta s'The Feast Of the Rec
Corn, will be given by some Of thu
! high school girls Thursday, Dec. Goth
In the auditorium. Admission % ant
4 IS cents. s
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
APPOINTED EXPLOSIVE
LICENSE OFFICER

Alfred @. Swandby, Clerk Of Court,
has been appointed by the Bureau Of
Mines Of the Department Of the Inter
ior, as government agent or licensing
officer for the manufacture, sale, stor-
age. use or possession of explosives,
blasting supplies, or ingredients there
Of, in Marshall county. Hereafter gov
licenses are required for man
merchants, vendors, pur-
chasers, foremen, exporters and i'm.
pOrters of explosives and ingredients,
and also when said explosives are used
poses. Every licensee or applicant for
a license shall furnish satisfactory in
formation regarding himself and his
business. Every person authorized to
sell, issue, or dispose of explosives
shall keep a complete itemized and ac-
curate record, showing each person to
whom explosives are sold, given, bar
tered or how otherwise disposed of,
and the quantity and kind Of ex-
plosives, and the date of such sale, gift,
barter or other disposition, and said
record shall be sworn to. Applications
for licenses must be made under oath.
Any person violating any of the pro-
visions Of the act in regard to ex-
plosives passed by the last Congress, or
any rules or regulations made there
under, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and punished by a fine Of not more than
$4,000 or by Imprisonment of not more
than one year, or by both fine and i'm
prisonment.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
:VASA LODGE ELECTS OFFICERS.

The Yasa lodge of this city has elect
ed the following officers for the ensuing
year: Julius Nyquist, President; Ole b.
Anderson, Vice President; Henry ] ohm
son, Secretary ustice Carlson, Finan-
cial Secretary John Dagoberg, Treas
urer; Axel Olson, Master of Ceremon-
les: j. p. Goranson, Inner Guard Carl
Allen, Outer. Guard Hilmer Johnson
and William Juring, Trustees; Aug. A.
Johnson, Henry Benson and G. r.
Peterson, Auditing Committee
a lut-fisll supper will be served by
the lodge a ttheir hall this evening.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Vega Farmers Club News.

The Vega Farmers Club met Nriday,
Dec. 9TH, and despite severe weather a
fair sized crowd gathered. What the
crowd lacked in numbers was more
than made up by the enthusiasm shown
by those present A good program was
given and an hour spent in lively dis
cussion of poultry, dairy cows and hogs.
The tractor debate was postponed
owing to the absence Of one of the de
bators. This debate will be put on at
our next meeting, Thursday, Dec. 18th,
if the weather does not prove too Sc
we're.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Presentation to Mrs. Samson.

After the regular meeting Of the
Eastern Star Chapter last Tuesday ey-
ening, the members enjoyed a social
time. Refreshments were served, and
Mrs. Samson was presented with anele-
CANT Eastern Star gold ring as an ex~
preston of the good will and apprecia-
tion of the members Of the Warren
Chapter of the o. sE. s. of which Mrs.
Samson has been member during her
residence in Warren. 81
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Surprise for Rev. Winberg..

After the prayer meeting ID the
Scandinavian M. e. church. on Thursday
evening, Of last week, the pastor; Rev.
Il. Winberg and his wife, were most
surprised by the members Of
the congregation and other friends. A
purse Of money was presented to the
pastor, Rev. 9. Wahlin making the
presentation IN a neat speech. Rev.
and Mrs. Winberg desire through the
Sheaf to extend thanks to all friends
who had contributed to the gift, which,
aside from its intrinsic value also
shows the good relationship that exists
between the pastor and members Of the
congregation.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
CARRY NINE POUNDS
OF IRON AND STEEL

In the equipment furnished each in
fantryman by the Ordinance Bureau Of
the War Department are 91@ pounds OF
iron and STEEL This is exclusive Of the
uniform equipment provided by the
| iQuartermaster Corps.
Used in the bayonet scabbard are
ounces of iron and steel; bacon can,
1904 ounce; bayonet, Is ounces; front
isight cover, 2 ounces knife, i ounce
smeat.can, O.O3 ounce; pack carriers,
}0.O3 ounce; rifle, 107 ounces; shovel, 20
ounces.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
NEWS FROM The BOYS
AT CAMP CODY
Camp Cody, Dec. 2, 1917.

Dear Editor:
You will have to pardon my delay in
writing. It sure is difficult to find ma
terial- Have not much to write-on now
but am carrying out good mott G.,
We figured on going to. Ell Paso
Thanksgiving day but could not A
special train left Cody ia the morning
and returned in the evening: The event
inch drew the crowdsto Ell Paso was
b nothing less thanssa game of football
| The 34th Division team met the Fort
Bliss team on the gridiron. The prize
battled for was the championship along
the border. The first quarter and even
the second seemed to be disastrous for
the Cody eleven. The Bliss team
scored. The second half was just the
opposite. The Cody men crossed the
line for touchdown. They also blocked
a kick and the ball was downed behind
the goal. This was counted as only a
safety-back because Of ground rules.
4 The game ended with a score Of 8 to Z
in favor Of Cody.
Our Thanksgiving day was spent at
home. If I were allowed to I'd give
our complete menu. I will say tho that
\ we had turkey plenty. All we want
/ ed Of numerous other things too. We
/ had a dinner to be envied. We also
had the whole day off. We never do
rEork very hard anyway.
: did seem little queer to be kept
\ in our battery street. The reason for
\ this is that a couple Of our boys have
4 the measles. Some of our boys are now
at the contact camp. There are a
] couple Of the Warren boys among them
1Haye not heard Of any Of them taken
I sick yet but their turn may come.
Today being Sunday we have done
fn0thtng but bunk fatigue and take care
of our horses. We had inspection yes
Aterday SO had the forenoon off. The
tafternoon was devoted to athletic
4 znorts. Battery e was defeated by bat
ktery D In football. Our best players
bare ia the contact camp or they would
Ihaye no show with our team at all
iThe game was good even at our ex
snense The score when the whistle
hlew was 6 to o. II it had not been fo1
3time-up, our team would have walked
-Sacross the goal. The boys were work
ling hard and even under greater odd
ithan at the beginning Of the game
hOur fullback, fast man and heav!
Y1ine hitter, had his shoulder broke
a1rhat sure was loss to the team. ]
aid not seem to dishearten them tn
3Eand the game was not lost until tn
-jlwhistle blew.
, 4 Hoping this reaches you II due tins
III reppetn. ,-.,,
Bat. p, 125th +. a,
Camp Cody,
N. Me-
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
RED CROSS DRIVE
IS NOW ON

thruout the county is now on in real
earnest and as far as reports have been
received is meeting with deserved sue
cess. Many new members have been
enrolled and large sums received in
donations. People all over the county
are warming up to the blessed work
which this organization is doing for the
relief Of human suffering and woe:
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
THE RED CROSS SALE
OF CHRISTMAS SEALS
\ Vigorous Campaign Commenced For.
the Sale of the Seals.

! Every man, woman and child in Min-
nesota has an opportunity now to work
forsa war. measure upon which depends
the health Of our nation. In the.Red
Cross Seals we have ammunition which
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
Notice to Electric Light Consumers.

On account Of the high prices for
coal and supplies It is necessary that
all accounts be settled promptly or ser
vice will be cut off It is absolutely
necessary for us to collect all accounts
in order to meet our bills whep due.
By order Of the Electric Light and
Power Commission.
J. r. NAEsETH,
Secretary.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12

Shall we suffer Belgiums fate? See
"Womanhood" next Monday and Tues
day at The Strand,
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12

a splendid new stock Of hand painted
French Ivory at Holm's Jewelry Store.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12
SEVENTY FIVE Men CALLED
FOR ARTILLERY SERVICE,

County Auditor A. G. Lundgren received a.
telephone call from Adjutant General RhinoW,
Of st. Paul. today, with request to furnish Is men
from Marshall county for service in the coast ar
tilery in California, said men to report and to be
ready to leave on Monday, December 18th.
Warren sheaf., 1917-12-12

will vim the;
fight against: !.
an invasion
by tub culo-
sis. These
seals are now
for sale in
every commun-
ity, several
The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-30
STRAIGHT FORWARD
TESTIMONY
Many Fitzgerald Citizens Have
Prodted by It.

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l bent over, could hardly straighten
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Price 60c at all dealers. Don't
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Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
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The Leader, enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1915-1921, 1917-07-30
TO MAKE OUR WORKING MEN COMPETE WITH CHINESE
COOLIES ~ .gasreft55-sS,ssszz
(By Stewart F. Gelders.j

The old quest Of Chinese immigration thought
10 be settled has again been brought AS usual
hack the mill owners employers Of cheap
labor who would glad get chance compare
lively expensive and Independent workman with the dirt
cheap Chinese coolie
This time the has been cloaked garments of pa
osm as have other proposals for further restricting the
working man They claim that they import Chinese labor
no the South to substitute the negroes who have
egrated and the who will the army The
eusc seems to entirely too thin
The highest O negro exodus r,cad
million whereas there eight million negroes the country and
least seven million in the South military quota Of the South
VIII DC uoh less than two hundred thousand only few thos
and OF these will be drawn from the the use OF better and
more efficient methods of ng soil these few will he scarcely
missed a all ~
more work needed thousands of unen1ovd
white men in big cities who glad of the chance to helm
er country and themselves Every night hundreds of voorhees,
men sleep unprotected the city parks Thousands sleep on the
floors special lodging houses unemployed men The broad
e are formed every night and every morning without fail blocks
hong. ~ '
Those conditions that can be verified bv
win either the charitable institutions police in the big cities
Inc logical thing do is put in touch with these
men who will make good farm hands,
Every which has been hitherto advanced o+ ~
eSe immigration holds douby good the present time How can
the exempted man with dependents expect support his family if
nc mas TO compete with the unmarried Chnaman can live on
" cents per day? The Chinese owy to look rnon b
are smart and intelligent the white race and bav, 80 80
restraint would make perfect hot for German plots and
me yellow peril would indeed be dream fabric Of derand
mind - "Nseu
And when the Chinese over here what can we do 20 ~
~ at farm work ony There absolutely wav in which we
san prevent the mine operator from dspacng his rv Maid
e miners with nifty cent day yellow mner-no way except
terrible race riots than East St ore
Illinois ~ ' 0''''
no" can we prevent the rich mill hiring the rhean
o 10 90 the white mans work. He surround his
with militia and soldiers and shoot down all those who would
ais courseas has been done strike breakers were IN
we are likely to walk into big trap we permit the Chinese
eoohe to come to America under gus OF war necessity