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The Irish standard., 1917-10-27
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NEUTRALITY oF poPE,s PEACE PROPOSALS.


The best evidence that the proposals of Pope
Benedict made in absolute good faith with the nations
and his initiative is found in the fact that neither
Of the groups of begerents has made haste to accept
them An antiCathoic Liberal Dutch Journal the Age
mein Handesblad" makes the following intelligent
evidencng the complete neutrality of the Holy
Father:
The opinions received from bellgerent
countries, protesting against the general idea and the
special proposals of the Papa note the greater becomes
impression Pope by his we'll thoughtout pro-
posas has found the just Were they accepted
eagerly side would engender srust of the other
but their rejection is guarantee of neutrality
and heghtens their accepaby The Pope has tried with
to give everybody his part. The Entente's main
points of evacuation reparaon and recognition of the
rights of small nations favoraby submitted the
Powers demands of the freedom
the seas"
the pass it is becoming clear that the peace
proposals predcated upon wise craftsmanship well
profound socitude the protection and welfare of the
whole human They have been subjected to the
trang scrutiny of the chanceories of both Of
belgerents neither of which has been able to point
any flaws in their treatment of the issues involved
and the force of their appeal has been enhanced the
of their reception And when the day arrives for
the holding of the international conference these
broad and basic suggestions will be found to constitute
tentative plan for the and sipulatons
entering into the international relations, which will
follow the tragic Armageddon.
should be forgotten that Benedict XIV chosen
pope because he is versed in International ques
lions and highly trained in the large affairs of state The
at the time of his election in September 1914
its shock having fastened the death of his predecessor
Plus x. His had been hardly mentioned the
likely selections the Fishermans throne yet after
three days of prayerul and secluded deliberaon the
College of Cardinals representing all nations of the world
the democracy in the universe chose Cardinal
James della Chiesa the leader most thoroughly qualified
direct the affairs of the church in the critical period
history of the This because train
ing and discipline he had gained by of his close
association with Cardinal Rampoa secretary of state for
the great Leo KILL As under secretary for Rampoa he
in close touch with the multitude of international
transactions coming under the consideration of the Vatican
and thus acquired the political equipment for the impor
tant role which he is called to in the
affairs of the world His early studies directed to
and he took his doctors degree both the civil
and canon law.
is the best possible outcome, at least for the time
being of the Popes proposals. that they have been
aside by both of beigerents which affords proof
of their mpartiay and neutrality. That they WILL
ever constitute ultimately the bridge which will carry
humanity the abysmal chasm of blood and
devastation be indicated the inevitable
Of events.
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27
"euT" PATRIOTS.

Let make the world safe for democracy" but, ETC.
We get tired of these but" qualifications which many
would President Wilson's wellstated dictum.
Some of these "bus have clerical writer's
observe who would offer strenuous objections If it
sought to qualify of the precepts
Bible, with "fs 'buts. These precepts, psalms
proverbs it would be said, of time
and have through crucbe analysis and crt
csm. Why, therefore, seek to amend qualify them?
Let them stand just they We submit that Presi
dent Wilson's adjuration is all right just without
ands," "ifs" or butts" to amend emasculate it.
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27

Kindly favor with your remittance Standard
Is sorey In need Of funds, and every dollar
possibly be collected will be used make the paper bigger
standing subscription accounts and earnestly hope
that may be favored with remittance within the
next few days-Editor
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27

The great magnetism Catholic Church rresstibly
draws closer those who anxious to stay afar
In of the New England Cities last week. of the
most noted historians outside the Church had something
say about the Reformation Had we Catholics asserted
that the present the offspring of that religious
of history did not hesitate make assertion Before
him Carlyle had declared that all succeeding
the child of that Lutheran rebellion The historian of
the French Revolution boastfuy declared his conviction
This later historian is not whether should boast
not He seemed to think that the world had paid bit
too dearly for the slight advance towards what called
progress when threw of the restraining influence the
Catholic Church.-Ltte Rock Guardian.
After his empire has been shot pieces the Kaiser will
prove eagerly receptive to any old kind of peace
The Irish standard., 1917-10-27

After his empire has been shot to pieces the Kaiser will
prove eagerly receptive to any old kind of peace
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
ance.
l.. c. N. Club

Mrs. j. L. Mouser was hostess
to the L. G.. N. club at her beauti-
fuT home on Thursday of last week.
A most excellent dinner was served
in cafeteria style which was greatly
enjoyed as we'll as the fine social
time that followed. Mrs. P. F.
Weaver and Mrs. Allie Harter of
Laclede were guests of the after
noon. Music was rendered by
members Of the club and guests.
Mrs. Weaver kindly invited the
club to meet at her home on Thurs
day, March 8.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Farmers, Attention

On Saturday afternoon, Feb1u-
ary II, at 2 o'clock, every farmer
in Jefferson township is urged to
be present at a meeting to be held
in the Woodman hall for the pur-
pose of organizing a shipping as
ISOLATION. Brookfeld, Linneus,
Meadville and Forker have already
organized and Laclede will fall in
line. Mr.. Ralph Loomis, manager
of the Meadville association, who
is a graduate of the Missouri agri-
cultural college, and other speakers
will be present to tell of the bene-
fits of such an association and help
in the organization. Our motto:
Every farmer in Jefferson town
ship a charter member" Mr..
Loomis comes to US free of charge
showing his interest in agriculture.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
WeILKnown Farmer Dead

George NJ. West, one of this
townships most highly respected
farm citizens, passed away at his
home northeast of town last Tues
day afternoon. He had been in a
critical condition for several years
from a paralytic stroke, yet was
able to be around some with help,
and was in town only a few days
ago. The funeral was held at the
home Thursday forenoon, under
auspices of the Odd Fellows,
Funera. Director Bourn being in
charge. The remains were buri.d
on the family lot in Laclede ceme-
terry. A suitable obituary is being
prepared but was not completed in
time for this issue, but will be
next week.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Farm Residence Burned

The big farm residence of Mrs.
F. W, Kune on route two, occupi-
ed by herself and sons, was com
pletely destroyed by fire about 6
O'Clock last Thursday evening. It
was one of the land marks of that
locality having been built Ia the
early days but was still in good
condition. Nearly all the contents
were saved. The house will be
rebuilt and in the meantime the
family is living on the Taggart
farm in that neighborhood. The
loss was partly covered by insur-
anca.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Meeting Well Attended

The Parent Teachers Associa-
tion meeting held at the assembly
room Of the high school last Tues
day was attended. by a larger num-
ber than had been present for some
time. Mrs. She'll gave very in
teresting lesson, her subject being
The Spiritual Life of the Child, "
which was supplemented by fine
talk from Rev. Deuker along the
same lines.
The program rendered by the
pupils of Miss Heath's room was
well given and highly appreciated
by all present.
The association voted to con-
tinue the lyceum course another
year and has contracted with the
Redpath bureau for four numbers.
The cooperation and support of
everyone is solicited and it is hoped
all will give the most liberal
patronage possible and help along
the great work the association is
doing for our public school and
the community generally.
Mr.. L, L. Lewis of the Redpath
bureau and Miss Flo Hunter have
kindly offered to give a musical en-
tertainment for the benefit of the
course and the necessary arrange
ments are now under way.
The association rendered its
thanks to THE BLADE for the
liberal manner in which it is sup
porting the lyceum course and the
work the association is doing.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Spelling Bee at Forker

There is to be a spelling bee at
the Forker church next Thursday
evening, February 22-Washing-
toms birthday. George and Martha
will be represented and a hand
some book Of poems Will be pre-
sented to the best speIler. Ad-
mission 10 cents and everyone
cordially invited. Laelede will no
doubt be well represented.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Robbers Get Small Pay

Crooks made wholesale raid on
Laclede sometime during last Sun
day night, but got very little for
their work. The Lomax dry goods
store, Browns drug store and the
Denbo restaurant we're all visited
Entrance was made at each place
by breaking the glass out of the
front door. At lIomax's a brick
was thrown with such force as to
scatter fragments of glass half the
length of the room. At this place
all that was missing was about two
dollars in small change taken from
the cash register. No goods were
disturbed at all. A brick was
also thrown through the front door
at Browns. It not only smashed
the plate glass in the door but hit
the cigar case inside, breaking q
large glass and doing considerable
damage. Nothing could be missed
from this place except the pennies
from the money drawer, probably
less than a dollar. The glass was
broken from the front door at
Denbo's and nothing disturbed but
the cash drawer from which only a
a few pennies were taken. The
bank book and cancelled checks
was examined but left just inside
the door. The thief was evidently
wanting cash only.
No cleW was obtained, but it
must have been the work of a
novice as anyone with even ordi-
nary knowledge would know that
merchants never leave any amount
Of cash in the stores over night.
This is the first raid of the kind to
be made here since the bIoodhounds
were employed on a case two
years ago.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Reading Circle

The American Reading Circle
met with Mrs. G. G. Bigger Tues
day evening. Mrs. FL. G. Car
others. Mrs. J. w. Lomax and
Mrs. J. Clair Lomax had the lesson
which was very interesting. The
guests were Mrs. M. F. Clay,
Misses Dora Coins, Louese Haight,
Edith Hamilton, Hazel Rankin and
Viva Caywood. Dainty refresh
ments were served. Valentine
cards were given each one and
much merriment was made when
the verses were read.
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
PARAGRAPHS
Brief Mention Of Those Who Come
and Go During the Week

Kraft & Brenner's.
j. P. Harter made a business
trip to Linneus last Monday.
Mrs. Geo. Taylor of BrookfeId
spent last Thursday with Mrs. VIM.
Willard.
T. D. Mouser was at the big
automobile show in Kansas City
this week.
R G. Hollis. the junk dealer,
moved his family to Brunswick
last week.
Mrs. J. P. Harter visited Mrs.
Dora Mitchell in Meadville last
Saturday.
If you wish to sell or trade your
farm or city property, see me. W.
S. Savage.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mathes are
home from spending a week with
relatives in Illinois.
A E. Johnston returned Mon
day from spending several days
with his parents at Fulton.
Mrs. A. J. Linn is in St. Louis
getting the new styles and select
ing her spring millinery stock.
Mrs. Maria Darah of Los
Angeles, CAL, is here visiting her
brother, John Nelson, and family.
Miss Lillian Linn went to Quincy
last Sunday to spend couple of
weeks getting spring millinery
styles.
Mrs. Ellep Hudnell is arranging
to build a new five room house on
her property in the west part of
town.
E. F. Brenner and son George
went to Quincy last Saturday to
spend a week with relatives and
friends.
j. W. Haight was over from
Brookfnld Monday on business
connected with his residence prop
erty here.
Mrs. Frank Kicker was here
from Brookfeld Monday and called
and renewed her subscription to
his paper.
Frank N. West of Agra, Okla,
and Walter West of Cameron, are
lere attending the funeral of their
father, Geo. NJ. West.
Guy and Ian Maxwell of St.
Louis visited last Thursday even
ng with their cousin, Mrs. VIM.
and family.
We have large assortment of
,mbroideries and insertions. Come
n and look our stock over before
you buy. Kraft & Bremen.
Miss Lula Walker, teacher in the
public schools at Hale,- spent the
week end here with her parents,
dr. and Mrs. A. M. Walker on
oute three.
Mrs. Maggie Hoskins, house
,eeper for E. B. Gudgell, and Mr..
iudgells two little daughters, Iva
nd Velda, are spending a couple
f weeks with relatives near Pur-
in.
Ed. o. Barton of NOrborne visit
d his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.R.
'artOn, here yesterday, having
ONE to attend the funeral of his
hcle, Edward Barton, at Linneus
Wednesday.
Chas. II. Hetrick arrived Sun
ay from Ballinger, Texas, for
hort visit With his sister, Mrs. j.
/. Weatherly, and other relatives.
lie is cash;er for the Santa Fe at
iaIliugeF. sud important business
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
Town AND COUNTRY
About Local People and Events and
Other Matters Of Interest

Blatchford's calf meal in 25 Id.
bags at Jones Feed Store.
Max Jones is attending the
motor show in Kansas City.
Money to loan on farms at a low
rate of interest. w. S. Savage.
Have one DeLavaI separator on
hand that will sell at a sacrifice.
Nj. Jones.
Jersey milch COW, fresh with
calf by side, for sale by V. E.
Hogsett.
Have some good eastern Kansas
farms to exchange for Missouri
farms. W. S. Savage.
Mail Carrier Baum has rented
the j. w. Aaight residence and
will move the first of March.
F. R. Power, Willis Stoddard
and Bloyce Deininger attended the
motor show at Kansas City this |
week.
Victor Lomax has been home
from Columbia this week visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Lomax.
John R. Halves is here from
Adrian and would move back if he
could rent a suitable place, small
farm preferred.
VIM. Fl. Glover is erecting a
large and substantial stock and
hay barn on his farm northeast of
town on route two.
One pound of Golden Sun coffee /
free with every 10 pounds purchas-
ed between February l and July l.
Kraft & Brenner's.
M. P. Benson has bought a new
Ford touring car and expects the
machine to be delivered to him the
latter part of this week.
In renewing her subscription for
another year, Mrs. Fannie Wise
has her address changed from
Tulsa to Claremore, Okla.
Saturday Special! The finest
Nepolitan Cream chocolates you
ever tasted for 121ac the ID. while
they last. Carothers & Allen,
Mrs. Brice returned to her home
in Kansas City Tuesday after a
visit with her brother, j. A.
Henry and family on route three. l
Only a few more gallons of
apples and apricots left at these c
prices. While they last so cents c
and 60 cents, respectively. Kraft
& Brenner.
Kraft & Brenner have just open Z
ed a large line of percals, ginghams, d
and curtain scrim. Call at our @
store; we will be pleased to show
you this line. v
The pictures and program to be G
given by the Modern Woodmen A
and Royal Neighbors at the opera I
house on Friday evening of this '
week is free to everybody. n
I. H. Griffin was here on busi- G.
ness yesterday from the southeast q
part of the township and called q
and renewed his subscription and
also that of his sister, Mrs. Ours, n
of BroOk6eld. h
Mrs. Emma Pitney returned to Il
her home at Louisiana, No., a
Wednesday and was accompanied Il
By her sister, Mrs Andrew ThOre-
ION Of Baldwin, Wis. They had b
Ipent q couple Of weeks here at the OI
bedside Of their sister Mrs. J. S. q
8eaiherly. ia
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16
ON LOCAL SUBJECTS
Local Items and Interesting Bits Of
News Of All Sorts

county circuit court convenes at
Brookfeld next Monday. The bar
docket is published in THE BLADE
today.
A. J. Harter, letter carrier on
route one, is taking a vacation this
week and attending the automobile
show at Kansas City. The route
is being served by Substitute
Carrier Cushing.
The regular meeting of the Royal
Neighbor camp will be held onFri
day afternoon of this week. Every
member of the camp is urged to be
present as Mrs. Anna Shepherd
will be at the meeting.
The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will meet with Mrs.
Lee Hamilton Tuesday, February
20, with Mrs. George Estes as
leader. Subject: Correlated Forces
and a Call to Wider Service.
Mrs. Fl. W. Lomax was hostess
to the P. E. O. chapter on the
occasion of it's regular meeting last
Wednesday. Mrs. Flora Arnold
of Brookfeld was an out of town
guest, Refreshments were served.
Max Jones, the local dealer, has
something to say about cream
separators in THE BLADE today.
This is timely subject and an
important one to those who want
to get the biggest profit there is in
keeping cows.
J. B. Patrick was over from
Brookield Tuesday and while here
sold his residence property to l..
E. Hamilton. Mr.. Hamilton
bought it as an investment, it ad-
joining his residence property and
lumber yard on the west.
Sherman Luyster last week NOV
ed from route two to the farm he re-
Gently purchased seven miles north |
east of Linneus, and J. B. Cowan, !
who purchased the Luyster farm
moved onto it this week and be-
comes a patron of route two out of
Laclede.
Kraft & Brenner, buyers for the
Meriden Creamery Co., of Kansas
City, have this week installed an
electric cream tester and are now
to give their customers
more prompt and better service
than ever before. They pay the
higest market price at all times on
q correct test.
The dining room at the Brown
hotel that has been closed for
several months was opened again
Monday night and regular meals
are now being served and the place
IS enjoying good patronage. The
serving of meals at the hotel was
discontinued when the Rest Room
began serving at prices that could
lot be met except at a loss.
The BLADE received the follow
ng letter from Mr.. and Mrs. Alf.
3. Brunemer of Chanute, Kansas,
his week: Friend Caywood and
IL readers of THE BLADE; About
me year ago / wrote to renew for
'ur little family paper that brings
10Th sad and good tidiugs from
,ur former home and friends. We
ant well get along without the
,aper so enclosed find money order
or renewal. We have had a de- G
ightful winter so far; no rain and {
ut little snow; some pretty cold =
ays but a fine winter aud the best S
Dads ever. With best regards to 6
Ou and yours and all old friends. q
We are both well except ligl { c
The Laclede blade. (Laclede, Mo.) 1890-1945, 1917-02-16

CarOthers & Allen present some
new and attractive prices in their
half page ad today. Figure with
them before sending your money
away from Laclede where your
trade rightly belongs.
2. R. Killing enjoyed a visit frOm
his old schOOlmate, H d. Henping
Of Golden, H., this week. Mr..
HenBing stopped Of on bis return
from 3 trip through the west.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-10-24

er public school gave very interest
ing program at the M. w. A. hall last
Saturday evening for the benefit OF
the Red Cross. A large crowd of PEG
pie attended.
The Ladies' Aid Of the Swedish
Saron church will be entertained by
Mesdames ]. Nordeen and F. o. Swan,
son in the church basement Thursday
afternoon and evening, Nov. l. All
are welcome.
F. o. Hillman is having a new flume
put in at Green Lake Mills. They
commenced the work last week. Olof
Hookom is at present furnishing the
power for the light plant with his
threshing engine.
The Luther League of the Swedish
church will meet next Friday evening
A program will be rendered in the
auditorium of the church after which
lunch will be served in the basement.
Everybody invited to attend.
Mrs. N. 0. Aarrestad and little son
Joel returned to their home at Hanley
Falls Saturday after a three weeks
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
J. O. Kloster. They were accompan-
led by Carl Kloster who will visit
there few days.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-10-24
SALEM.

Salem-Messrs. Alfred Anderson,
Ernest Anderson and Mr.. Wiberg of
Triumph are visiting at Henning An
derson's.
A few friends spent last Friday eve
ming at Albin Carlson's.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Henning Anderson last Friday.
Mrs. Enander and son, David made
a business trip to Willmar last Mon.
day.,
Miss Hannah Dickson is doing the
housework at Henning Anderson's at
present.
Rudolph Halldin and family of Pen
mock spent Sunday at Mr.. Halldin's
parental home.
The Albert Hoglund and Elmer Err
ickson families called at the Gilbert
home last Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Jorgenson and daugh-
ter, Lorraine are making an extended
stay in Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Johnson enter.
tanned a large company of relatives
and friends last Sunday pm.
Albin Broberg, Henry Halvorson,
Adolph Johnson and Rev. Wenstrand
made a trip to the cities last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Tingvall and Mr..
Chas. Gustafson and son Uno autoed
to Dawson last Saturday to attend a
mission meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs.. Lindbloom, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. Johnson and Mr.. and Mrs
Albin Carlson called at Henning Al
derson's last Sunday pm.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-10-24
SPICER ON-GREEN-LAKE

Spicer-on-Green Lake, Oct. 22-Miss
Mabel Thorvig departed Saturday fol-
Minneapolis where she will make an
extended stay with her sister, Mrs.
L. Craven.
Sunday school next Sunday fore
noon at ten o'clock in the Swedish
church.
Services will be held in the Norweg.
ian church next Sunday evening at
eight o'clock.
Mrs. William Ekblad enjoyed a visit
last week from her sister, Miss Mary
Estvick Of Pierpont, S. D.
Knute Kloster and family were
guests at the Rev. Gynild home at
Eagle Lake Sunday afternoon.
Miss Marie Price came down from
New London Saturday for an over
Sunday visit with friends here
Miss Ruth Sampson arrived from
Litchfield, Saturday and visited for a
few days with her sister, Miss Hannah
Sampson.
Mrs. Oliver Larson and grandson
Oliver Windblad, arrived from Mime.
apolis Saturday where they visited
relatives for a~couple of weeks
The teachers and pupils of the Spic.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-10-24
STATEMENT

OF the Ownership, Management, Cir
cu'ation, ETC., Required by the Act
Of Congress Of August "a, 1912.
OF Willmar Tribune, published
weekly at Willmar, Minnesota for o.
tober 1, 1917.
State Of Minnesota, County of Kandi-
yohi, IS:
Before me, Notary Public, in and
for the State and county aforesaid,
personally appeared Victor E. Law
son, who having been duly sworn ac-
cording to law, deposes and says that
he is the owner, editor, publisher and
business manager of the Willmar
Tribune, and that the following is, to
the best of his knowledge and belief,
true statement of the ownership,
management, etc., of the aforesaid
publication for the date shown in
above caption, required by the Act IT
August "a, 1912, embodies in Section
443, Postal Laws and Regulations, to.
wit:
1. That the name and address Of
the publisher, editor, managing edi
tor, business manager and owner IS
Victor E. Lawson, Willmar, Mime
sofa.
2. That tho known bondholders
mortgages, and other security holders
owning or holding per cent or more
of total amount Of bonds, mortgages
or other securities are: Bank of viii
mar, Willmar, Minnesota.
VICTOR E. LAWSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day Of October, 1917.
(SEAL) MYRTLE J. OLSON,
My commission expires Oct. 25, 1928