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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Baking AUTO THIEVES
Denver Police Chief Is Making Life
Miserable For Them.
limited Press Dispatch.1


Denver, October 17.-Dewey G. Bal
ley, manager of public safety, and
Police Chief Hamilton Armstrong are
making life for Denver motorists worth
while. Bailey discourages speeders by
holding an informal "speeders court"
daily at his office. No fines are assess
ed for first offenses, the only penalty
being exacting of a promise to read
three times a copy of the city traffic
rules furnished by the court. The Of
fender is also automatically elected
to membership in the anti Speeders'
club" and pledged to help the authori-
ties enforce the speed ordinances.
Chief Armstrong; zone" system
will practically put the thief out
of existence. The plan includes post
ing policemen in sentry boxes" con-
nected with headquarters. If a car is
stolen these sentries are notified and
every car leaving the city is chal-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Fs tKerns'

Mr.. and Mrs. Lundeen took dinner
with Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Peterson
Monday.
Archie Cole made a trip to Nicollet
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Jones and Mr.. and
Mrs. Skoog of North Mankato visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Parry Sunday.
James and Helen Loucks are on the
sick list The former has the quinsy.
Mrs. George Smith took dinner with
Mr.. M. M. Cram in North Mankato
Saturday.
Chester Purrier took load of sheep
to Mankato last week Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs Charlie. Sosroranaonasad
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
MUST HAVE new TAGS e.
Autoists Will "Plank Down" SIS to the
Secretary of State.

Autoists Will "PIank Down" SIS to the
Secretary of State.
All Minnesota autoiSts must have
new tags on their machines January 1.
The three year period for which
tags now used were issued will be
lover then. New tags will be good for
the next three years.
The secretary of state will begin
receiving applications for tags De-
cember 1. Those desiring old num-
,bers back can have them by making
a request in the application for a
new tag. #.....
Tags now are made of aluminium
and cost $3.50. The new tags will be
made of steel and cost SIS. The main
reason for the higher charge is to
provide more money for the state
from this source of revenue.
New tags will be black and white in
color. Present tags are aluminium and
red.
Motorcyclists also will have to get
new tags, good for three years. These
will cost SO. Tags now used cost
$3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
to purl pull the wool through and leave

to purl pull the wool through and leave
the stitch on.
Now put the darning needle into the
first stitch of the back needle as if to
purl, pull the wool through and slip
the stitch off.
Put the darning needle into the
next stitch of the back needle as il
to knit, pull the wool through and
leave the stitch on
Be particularly careful in knitting
knitting needle and not over.
*Repeat until all the stitches are
off, and then darn in the end of the
thread.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19

The Willing Workers will give a
pie social and bazaar next Friday
evening at the hall, to which every
body is invited.
Representatives of the Non Partisan
league are canvassing the township
and getting quite a few members.
Alfred Shaw is laid up with a lame
back due to ovelifting on well
casing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hansen return
ed Saturday from their honeymoon trip
and are now busy installing their
household goods in their future home
on the state road Monday evening a
host of friends gave them a charivari
and called to extend Fluctuations.
Julius Torgerscn and family have
moved onto the Maybauer farm east
of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jenss Johnson spent
Sunday in Lake Crystal and Mankato
Mrs. Norman Tweed and Mrs. Ole
Nelson of Lake Crystal called at Ed
Nelson's one day last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19

principles of his theology are still
embodied in the Presbyterian and
other Reformed Protestant churches.
In the discussion which followed
several members took part, bringing
out many points of interest in the
life and teachings of Calvin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19

Richard Collins spent the day at
Redwing, attending to business mat
Iers.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
SYNOPSIS

Wfj;arn Baker. aged seventeen. falls q
ar.t sight In calf love with young Miss
pratt on a vi sit to friends OF his. His
iittle sister. Jane. Is a fly in the ointment
william Is ssnt by his mother to heip
Genesis, darby OF al work, bring home
some washtubS she had purchased. They
are ed by Clematls. Genesis
mongrel dog. Eiss Pratt. escorted by her
friends, comes along with her dog. Floplt
A dogfgft ensses.
Tho dogs arc separated william van
shes disguised, under a boiler. That
evening he takes his fathers dress suit
and calls upon Miss Pratt and her friend.
Miss Parcher.
Jane. q knowing youngster. explains
ssrtaln matters concerning Williams love
AFFAIR to her mother. She also knows the
TACT that william has distracted his IA
thsrs dress sa4t
williams attentions TO Miss Pratt and
those Of rivals got OF. Mr.. Parcher's nerves.
lane tells Mr.. Parcher In secret that VIII
liam can't get his fathers dress suis any
longer because II 10 being altered.
Mrs. Baxter tells William she has sent
Mr.. Baxter.s d fess suit TO the tailor for
Alterations He Is crestfailen and ouarrels
With Jane.
Mrs. Baxter gives a party for Miss
Pratt William, Descending the stairs.
falls and tears nis best suit. He had sat
on James paint box with 1nothor present
able suit
Hls troubles detain him Til the party is
aver, TO his great chagrin. Later he dis
tusses matrlmony with the aged parent Of
Genesis. ana Is present at the discus
sion.
william gees for n walk with Miss Pratt.
swinging his fathers borrowed cane,
Jane. unheeded. advises an umbrella. II
rains, and William gets wet
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

But as a group Of five young people
passed along the other side Of the
street hr. Baxter abruptly stopped
tanning himself. and. following the d.
rection OF his gaze. Mrs. Baxter ceased
to rock.
my soulf' said williams father.
Hasn't that girl gone home yeti"
II think she is going soon," said Mrs.
Baxter. The Parchers are to have =
dance for her Friday night. and | un-
derstand there's to be a door laid In
the yard and great things. It's 0 fare
well party"
That's one mercy. anyhow
Genesis turned the handle of the
freezer with his left hand, allowing
his right the freedom of gesture which
was an intermittent necessity when
he talked. In the matter OF dress, Cen
esis had always been among the most
Informal Of his race. but today there
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
sie-Joei, she cried joyousiy.

sle-Joeis she cried ~joyousiy.
And a little later Johnnie Watson
approached her where she stood with
a restored and refulgent William, about
to begin the succeeding dance. John
ME dropped into her hand q ring. re-
ceiving one In return. Il thought !
better get It." be said. Offering no fur
ther explanation. TN take care Of his
until we get home. He's all right
said Johnnie. and. then perceiving :
sudden advent OF apprehension upon
the sensitive brow OF william, he went
on reassuringly:
Hes dom as well as anybody could
e~xpect-that is. after the crazy way
be did. Ices always been considered
the dnmbesi one IN all our relations
never did know how TO act"
"You don't think there's any, VIII
liam began and. after a pause. contin-
ued-"any hope-of his getting strong
enough to come out and dance after
while?"
Johnnie shook his head. None In
the worldr' he said conclusively.
Over the rreensward William lightly
bore his LADY. while radiant was the
cleared sky above the happy dancers
lis feet moved In a rhapsody OF COM
partnership with hers. They danced
and danced and danced.
Then Joe danced with her. while VIII
liam and Johnnie stood with hands
upon each others shoulders and watch
ed. mayhap with longing. Dut without
spite. Then Johnnie danced with her
while Joe and william watched. and
then William danced with her again.
So passed the long. ineffable after
noon away-ah. seventeen
"'Jav "a good time at the trolley par
tyr the clerk In the corner drug store
inquired that evening.
Finer said Villa m. taking his over
coat from the hook where he had left it.
How j like them Little Sweethearts
| sold your
"Finei" said william.
The haloed summer still idled on its
way. yet all the while sped quickly.
like some languid lady In an elevator.
There came q Sunday. very hot Mr.
and Mrs. Baxter. having walked a
scorehed half mile from church, droop-
ed thankfully into wicker chairs upon
their front porch. though lane, who
bad. accompanied them. Immediately
darted away. skipping az iithesomely
as II she bad just come forth upon a
cool morning Eagerly she sought Gen.
esis. who was turning an ice cream
freezer.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

at swim-hyin' roun' ev'y night wifi
all lem blue vein people-I say Mus
20 buy 4e some blue vein clo'es! Ef
I'm go'r' a start nights well start
high.' So frs | buy me this here sol
necktie pin wi this here lady's face
carved out o. green di'mon', sittln' in
the middle all lat gol'. Men ! buy me
pair Royal King shoes. got a frien'
o. mine. this here Blooie Bowers. He
say Royal King nhoes same kline o
shoes lie wear. an ! walk straight in
at sto' where they keep 'em at. Don
vase my time shown me no ole
time Shoes l say.
"'Run out some them big, yella.
lump toed Royal Kings befo' my eyes,
an frs pair fit me l pay price an
wear 'em right OF on met Men | got
me this here suit o. clo'es-oh. oh!
Sign on 'em In window. Eff You wish
to be bes' dress man In town take me
home fer six dolluhs ninety-sevum
| cents ATS kline o. suit Genesis
need I say. 'Ef Genesis go'n' a start
dressin' high nights well start topr"
"What made you decide to start.
Genesis? p Jane asked earnestly.
well. sub. tall come bout right like
kline o. slidin' into 1t Std o. hoppin'
an jumpin'. Is spen' the even at at
lady's house. Fanny. what cook mex
do las year. Well, sub, at lady Fan
ny she quit privut cookin'-she kayt-
eriss"-
"She's whatT' Jane asked. whats
thst mean, Genesis-kayterissf"
"She kaytuhs." he explained. "Ef
It's q man you call him k~aytuhuh: ef
it's a lady she's a kayteriss. She does
k%aytunun fer all lem blue vein fam
lies In town. She make ref'eshmuns.
bring waituhs-'at's %kaytunun. You
nav give big dinnuh. she have Fanny
kaytuh an don't take no trouble tall
herself. Fanny take all at trouble"
~ see," said Jane. "But l don't see
how her bein' a kayteriss started you
to dressin' so high. Genesis"
'This here way: Fanny say, Look
here, Genesis. ! got big job tmorra
night, an I'm man short count o. hav-
In to have a 'nouncer.'"
"A what?"
Ito be confinued)
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

He holler. He tank he meet some
halp."
Does he want a doctorf" Joe asked.
doctor? No. He want make him
In a n%myoulance for hospitalr'
"ID 20 look at him." Johnnie Wat
son volunteered. running up. Hes
my cousin. and | guess | got to take
the responsibility"
Miss Pratt paid the Invalid the trib-
ute Of one family commiserating glance
toward the house. We'll" she said.
II people would rather eat too much
than daneer' She meant dance with
me- though she thought it prettier
not to say SO "Come on, Bruvya Jo-
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

"Now take dray, big, 'normous p~uffsi"
was a change almost unnervlng to the
Caucasian eve. He wore q balloonisb
suit OF purple. strangely scalloped at
pocket and cuff and more strangely
decorated with lines of small parasite
buttons, In color blue. obviously but
tons of leisure: also a white. soiled
evening tie heavily overburdened by a
green glass medallion OF the Emperor
Tiberius. set in brass
"Yes'm," said Genesis. now I'm In
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
International Correspondence Schools

No matter how limited your pre-
vious education. the slmpiy-written.
Observation-Disclosures I. c. s. text
books make 1t easy to learn. No
matter what career you may choose.
some OF the $50 /. C.. s.. Courses
will surely suit your needs.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
FACTS WORTH KNOWING
ABOUT THE 1. G.. o.

Some idea of the great
work of the I. C. S. may be
had from the following.
First student enrolled oc-
tober. 1891: total enrolment
now more than 1.S5O.000;
Home-Ofhce Buildings-7L
acres OF floor space; 5000
employees: 20 branch Offices;
80 foreign agencies: $50
Courses taught; daily post
age bill s700; $4,000 pieces OF
mail handled daily; 81 tons
of paper used by the Print
ing Department daily; 500
completed text books turned
out by the printing DEPART
ment daily: advertisements
run In 100 national magazines
and technical and trade pub
lications each day; ESQ new
students enrolled daily, ESQ
railroad and Industrial COM
panies have entered into
agreement with the l. C. 3.
Tor training their employees.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Ito be c~onfinued)
sorties Would Be All Right.

my dear, I've an idea," said old
Mrs. Goodart to her caller. you
know we frequently read Of the SOL
diers making sorties. Now, why not
make up a lot of those ~sorties and
send them to the poor fellows at the
'front.'"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
SHIFTED Him An Right

"Mr. Casey" said the landlord 70
Pat. II am afraid I'll have to raise
your rent"
"Ah, now, Mr.. Dooley." returned
Pat. " don't be afraid, sir. BegorrA,
you'll have to, for OF can't."-Ladies
Home Journal.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
of Ely District

Most Of your time is mortgaged to work, meals.
and sleep. But the hours after supper are yours. and
your whole future depends on how you spend them
You can fritter them away on ~prontless pleasures. or
you can make those hours bring you position. money.
power. real success in life. Thousands OF splendid
good-paying positions are waiting in every field OF
work for men trained to NIL them. There's q big Job
mr. anv line N ehoosa C>t ready for IL m MANY an
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
THOMAS A. EDISON says,

II have watched the progress of
the I. C. s. almost from the very be-
ginning, and. while your rapid
growth might be marveied at by
some. TO me II Is easily understood
because I realize the practical value
back OF ]. C. q training
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
JESSE G.. VINCENT Desig-
e Packard Erwin SIX.

"I take great pleasure in
recommending i. &C. s.
Courses TO any young man
who is ambitious and anxi-
Gus to get the necessary ed
ucation to enable him to
make the most Of his OPP
portunittes.
IT found your system thor
ough. II the student Is
conscientious there Ii no
reason why he cannot accom-
plish what he set out accom-
plish when he enrolled.
MY I. C. g.. Course en-.
abled me TO obtain the train
ing that was absolutely
necessary In order that j
might be In position to take
advantage OF opportunities
for Advancement as they pre-
sented themselves"
JESSE @. VINCENT.
Vice President of Engineer
ing Packard Motor Car Co.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
A Message To The Young Men

p. p. CLAYTON, U. 8. Commits
sioncr eft Education, recently paid
n visit TO the 4. C. s. After nm In
spection Of the System, he snidi
II fully believe in the principle of
instruction by correspondence for
those who are unable to attend the
schools. and for those who wish to
continue their work In any subject
or group of subjects beyond what
they are able to get In the schools"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Jane. from her observations. tells her
parents that she thinks william II mar
ried. The parents. at hrst alarmed, dis
miss the subject. William goes picnick-
ine. and . new rival turns up.
The rival monopolizes Miss Pratt. He
Drags about his love for smoking. and
William gives him some cigarettes.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

Dearest, / ordered to be sent homo
today a most beautiful hat for only
$50. It's a perfect Lowell"
my darling, your love will be re-
turned."-Puck.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
UNIQUE TEXTBOOKS

More money has been invested In
the preparation OF 1. C. 8. text
books than upon any other textbooks
ever published. The Course In
Architecture cost $4,000 the
Course In Civil Engineering $4,000:
the Course In Textiles $4,000: the
Agricultural Course over $225,000.
This superior service Ii always at
your command.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

l.. c. 8. textbooks are used for reference and instruction in
colleges and universities, in government schools, institutes Of
technology and vocational schools in America, by the U. s. Navy
Department In It's Ship Board Training Schools. and by many Of
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Some 1. G. 3. :
Your Section

In every city In the United States
there Is a representative body OF l. e.
s. students. Besides. there are thous-
and OF students in other parts OF the
world. Our representatives will tell
you the names Of the students In your
ntighborhood.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04
Proof Positive That 1t Pays

Advanced = 100 n Month
I am now receiving $3.50 per month; whom i enrolled
was receiving $50. This increase was made possible by
your splendid instruetins Ny only regret is that ! los.
TO work In the electrical feld. EDWARD q. CAMPBELL
Municipal Light and Water Works. Crete. Neb.
Chief Engineer at &:1OO q Year
I was a machinist at 50. 2b a day when ] enrolled. TWO
years later I accepted a position $ chief engineer with the
Bowie Lumber Company. My salary is $1,000 a year l
feel certain that I would never have been able to fill the
position satisfactorily without the knowledge received from
my I. c. s. Course. ERNEST LEBLANC, Bowie, La
|: G. 8: Helped Him Il, q *:.4eo Position
When / enrolled ] was a machintst for the United CLIQUE
Mine. Arizona. drawing 80 cents an hour. ! am now master
mechanic OF the Holly Sugar Company Huntington Beach
at $500; The ln1sS !; Ga $. haye helped nl, me ,rs greatly to eSld my
Employer Finds /. q. s. student Most Efficient
I was a salesman when I enrolled. Am now treasurer
and general manag ger OF the r. A. Nautilus Co. Inc. l have
thirty employees; twenty have taken 1. G. s.. Courses, ano
/ ind these twenty the most efhcient; | always advise
men TO take your Courses. +. A. NAUTILUS. 20 w. 4d
St. New York. N. Y. "
I enrolled when n high-school student. am now
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over the amount / received In my hrst position. AxTEL A
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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

the largest industrial corporations
In their training classes for appren-
tices and employees.
SERVICE TO STUDENTS
A large Department Is maintained
by the /. c. s. for the sole purpose
OF helping students to obtain every
possible benefit from their studies.
Many of the largest employers in
the country are interested In the
work Of the l.. c.. g., and. at their
request. are being informed regularly
concerning the progress of /. c.. s..
students among their employees.
Successful efforts are also made to
secure good positions for deserving
students, and competent employees for
employers.
When everything has been made
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spent with the I. c. 8. In the quiet OF
you a bigger income. more comforts,
uccess means; a you AFFORD to let
spare time go to waste? Make your
mailing the coupon in the corner
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

dot pick fella." said Anna. dot n
dot eats-we make him In a petroom.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

your own home will bring
more pleasures. all that
another priceless hour OF
start today by marking and
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-04

waiting for you; In your present work. or any line you ehooss
pncation) have done through the
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-17
LOCAL NEWS NOTES
8NEK1 XHRD

Fred S. Bennett, of Faith, S.
D., spent Friday in Lennon al
tending to business matters.
Gregory Duffy, of Daviston,
S. D., was in the city on Saturday
having some dental work done.
Paul Lippman left the fore
part of the week for Denver,
Colorado, being called by the
death of sister.
The Love of God" will be the
subject of the sermon by Rev.
Leggett at the Baptist Church
next Sunday evening.
E. Ia Jackson, of Baker, Mont,
is spending a few days in Lem
mon attending to business mat
ters and visiting with friends.
Mrs. Press Johnson and sister,
Miss Campbell, left on Sunday
for Spokane, where they will
spend a couple of weeks at the
home of their parents.
R. |. Dillman, Judge of the
Circuit Court, 18th Judicial Cir
cult, is holding court in chamb-
ers in this city this week. Sew
eral cases are being tried. The
Judge will probably return to
Timber Lake on Wednesday
night.
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-17

WoulJ l;Lo 10 loar r,.,,,,, cLa.l
80 Car,ou 49, - -.
Lnou,;,n os ~. - ,.hS
ho,,s ~ nae. .o,,o,, $50 p,ao
;rforn, NJ p , C;haa1, -.
tei' No oo' "liiiafl d. tape
Hi'a'oeau' MO Adlt
n d Marsh local MANAGER of
the Central Lumber Co left for
Mjnneapolis Sunday to attend
the Iumberman's Convention
While there he will also spend
some time AT the head Offices Of
his firm
rlahh pro"h' oi brown bros ;
oi Apefoeeh' ana MISS ha'hefiie
"s9ies, oi 'oiieilieiu' III, were
l'larrieu at 'ile f'ao'soh 1otei III
Ni'iiieapo''' Oh January D. both
par 'ies are wen Known III 'hiS
The Lemmon herald. (Lemmon, Perkins County, S.D.) 1912-1917, 1917-01-17
N@IT2lX8

H. B. Scott, of Daviston, was
a visitor in Lennon on Saturday
Of last week.
Lee Delaney, of Chance, spent
Sunday and Monday in the city
at the home of his parents.
L. J. Smith and c. G. Nader,
of FireSteel, N. D., were in Lem
mon OH Monday and Tuesday.
Beginning with this week all
Fox Features shown at the Star
Theatre will be new and better
than ever.
Mrs. c. L. Strany departed on
Tuesday night for Spokane, Sc
attic and other Washington
points for visit with relatives.
H c. Dorwin left for Moline,
Ill, the first of the week, to
spend some time at the factory
Of Deere & Weber, for whom he
Is a travelling salsman.
Mrs. F. NJ. Talcott of Webster
City, Iowa, arrived in this city
on Thursday morning for a visit
at the home of her daughter
Mrs. Q. X. Fjetland. Mrs. Tai
colt arrived just in time to well
come her new grandson into the
world. She returned to her
nome on Tuesday of this week.