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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
AN AMERICAN RED
CROSS CHAPTER
Steps Are Taken for 0rganiza-
ton Of County Chapter Of
I War Relief Society.

Steps were taken this afternoon by
the ladies of Willmar to organize a
chapter of the American Red Cross
Society with jurisdiction to include all
of Kandiyohi county. A meeting was
held at the Masonic building at three
o'clock, at which Mrs. Russell Spicer
presided. A temporary organization
= made by the election of the fol-
n ing officers: President, Mrs. Rus
81: i Spicer; Vice President, Mrs. VIM.
,eqlengstler; Secretary, Mrs. a. N.
Lewis; Treasurer, p. B. Hong. The
petition for a charter received forty
two signers from those present.
Membership is open to both men
and women, and it is expected that
<~there will be large number to join
as charter members.
1t was voted to accept the offer Of
the Choral Union to give a benefit
concert for the work Of the Red Cross,
in the near future. and a committee
was appointed to have charge of the
advance sale of tickets.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Lost Their Babv Bow.

Mr.. and Mrs. Oswald Grangaard Of
Rothsay are mourning the death of q
baby boy, four days old, which &C.
Cured May 8. o. A. Grangaard Of this
city went to Rothsay Thursday and
brot the remains to Willmar. The fu-
neral took place Friday afternoon
from the Graveyard home, Rev. J. N.
Andersen officiating. M. o. Grangaard
of Rogers, N. D., came to Rothsay and
accompanied his brother and father to
Willmar.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Red Sox-GiantS,

The Kingman Red Sox and the Lake
Lillian Giants played good base ball
game last Sunday afternoon at King
man. The score was $40 in favor of
the Red Sox. A bad error caused the
double "L's" to lose the game. The
batteries we're Bruggerman and R.
Johnson and Skarlund for Lake Lii
liam.
The same teams will play next Sun
day, May 20, in G. Harding's pasture
in Lake Lillian.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

&C. o. Nelson returned to Strand.
berg, S. D., last Friday. He came to
Willmar to attend the funeral of his
uncle, Andrew Lindberg. Mr.. Nelson
was resident OF Mamre some thir.
ty-f1ve years ago. He reported that
Mr.. Vernon is making great success
of his newspaper venture in Grant
county, s. D. His paper was estab'
lished year ago. and has now nine
hundred subscribers. ~
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

Keep the little ones healthy and
happy. Their tender, sensitive bodies
require gentle, healing, harmless
remedy in the Spring. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea is safe tonic
remedy, thoro, but not Injurious. 35c.
Carlson Brothers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Card Of Thanks. .

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all who assisted us and gave
US their sympathy in our bereavement
the death of our wife and mother. We
are grateful to the donors of the beau
tiful flowers and those who assisted
at the funeral.
A. A. Anderson and Kern.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
MARRIAGE Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued
the past week to Herbert Martin and
Florence Vettling; Peter Glenn Wilk-
inson and c. Jane Ross; Henry O.
Forsberg and Thelma A. Jorgenson
and Sherney J. Hanson and Martha
Louise Hanson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

All kinds of blacksmith repairing
done promptly at the Rasmussen
blacksmith shop, now managed by A.
J. Ekander.-AdV.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
MISS CHRISTINE NELSON.

Albert S. Nelson today received the
sad news Of the death OF his sister,
Miss Christine Nelson, at the home
farm at Nest Lake. The funeral takes
place next Sunday morning at 10 o.
clock at the house and II o'clock at
the Lebanon church.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

Senator P. A. Gandrud has our
thanks for a copy of the 1917 edition
of the Minnesota Legislative Manual,
volume that is almost indispensable
in newspaper Office.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Ladies' Day at Elks Club,

Last Thursday was ladies' day at
the Elks Club, and a number of the
ladies of members took the opportun-
ity to visit the club. Lunch was serv-
ed. The next Ladies' Day will be We'd
nesday, May %.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

The editor returned from a sixday
stay in Chisago county, last Monday
night. We hope to find space for a
few observations az to our Impressions
of that country in our next ISSUE.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Rehearse FRIDAY Evenino.

The Wil1mar Choral Club will re-
hearse on Friday evening, May 10, at
o'clock in the Industrial Building.
The concert has been postponed until
May %, and will be given for the bene-
fit of the Red Cross Society work.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

Instead of spending your vacation in
idleness take a course in the Mankato
Commercial College, A few months
of study in that great school is worth
many times the cost. This is your op-
portunity. Send for their catalog.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

For gifts appropriate for gradua.
ton, drop In and see our assortment.
c. A. Nelson, jeweIer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
Marshall Day-Friday, Nav rs.

Marshall Day-Friday, May IS.
On Friday, May Is, full class GO
candidates) all from Marshall will be
initiated into the Elks lodge at Will
mar. The initiation takes place in the
afternoon and banquet and ball will
follow in the evening at the Masonic
building. The Marshall orchestra Will
be here.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

Mrs. Nystrom of Alton arrived
this afternoon for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. A. J. Nelson.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

daughters, Virginia and Margaret, ar
rived from Kansas City, Mo-, today,
for a stay at Mrs. Mattson's parental
home, Lewis Rod1un's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

We have fine line Of jeweIry suit.
able for graduation gifts. c. A. Mel.
son, JeweIer.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
LOYALTY LEAGUE
PARADE WASF|NE
A Big Turnout Thursday Five
Recruits Leave Thursday.
Memorial Day Program

The big rally held last Thursday af
ternoon under the auspices of the
Kandiyohi County Loyalty League was
a fine success. Tho fine weather brot
forth a large crowd of people to at
test their loyalty.
The program commenced with the
parade, which assembled at the court
house grounds. In many respects we
believe this was the finest parade ever
held in our city, The band furnished
the music for the main body to march
by, and the local Home Guard COM
pany was led by Russell Spicer, carry
ing the American flag, and a fife and
drum corps, furnishing the music. One
of the most attractive features of the
parade was the group Of high school
girls, with their white MILDLY blouses
and red ties.
After traversing the main streets of
the city, the marchers returned to the
court house square where the pro-
gram took place.
Russell Spicer, president Of the 10y
atty League gave brief talk, outlin-
ing the purpose of the get together
and urging every one to do what he or
she could to aid the country in the
present crisis. Judge Gilbert, the
league secretary talked on the pur.
pose of the league, and urged the peo-
pie of the county to do ALL they can,
and to let the watchword be universal
service, meaning that each one should
do what he or she is best fitted for.
Rev. Nicolay Nilsen gave a most in.
teresting talk, using as his subject,
America First" L. E. Covell of New
London also gave splendid address
as did Senator P. A. Gandrud. Rev.
Rice talked on "Our Needs"
Musical numbers were rendered by
the high school chorus, consisting of
America" columbia the Gem of the
Ocean," and "Star Spangled Banner"
Benefit performances of Mexico"
were given at the opera house by the
Robbins Stock Co., both afternoon and
evening.
Sergeant Boyer told Tribune re.
preventative this afternoon that there
are five young men from this CON-
munity to leave within the next few
days to enlist their services for Uncle
Sam. Walter Conway, who has been
in st. Paul for some time, has secured
his discharge from the Minnesota Ma
tional Guard and will enter the field
artillery service Of the regular army;
along with Walt, his brother Jack,
Floyd R. Polifka and Roy A. Otos are
to enter the cavalry. These four boys
expect to leave Thursday of this week
for Jefferson Barracks.
Victor E. Bergfalk Of Grove City in.
tends to leave next Monday to enter
the field artillery.
Captain S. A. Campbell of Minneap-
oils was here between trains again
this afternoon. He told the local SER
geants that 100 volunteers must be
raised in his district within the next
sixteen days. That means that, altho
Willmar has done her duty so far, it
looks as tho others will have to 90, If
this city intends to uphold the reputa-
ton it has established.
The program for the big Memorial
Day celebration to be held two weeks
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

* Harry Swenson drove out q Wat
erlo0 Boy tractor today which will be-
used 0nsths Swan ewsnson- harm south
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

Misses Lucy Peterson and Bertha
Slettedahl of Holland township spent
Sunday ct the John A. Peterson home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

All kinds Of blacksmith repairing
done promptly at the Rasmussen
blacksmith shop, now managed by A..
J. Ekander.-Adv.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16
c. A. NELSON
JEWELER
Iol-sth st. wllLnAR, nlnn.

Mrs. T. w. Smith returned to her
home at Gerretson last Thursday af-
ter months visit with her brother
and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. H. N.
NARROW.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1917-05-16

The program for the big Memorial
Day celebration to be held two weeks
from today at the auditorium has been
completed and is published below. It
is not definitely known yet whether
the governor will be able to be pres
ent or not. The activities of the after
noon will begin with monster par
ade, which is to form at the court
house grounds, and which all business
firms and individuals are urged to en-
ter. The line of march will lead to
the grounds:
The program follows:
Columbia, Gem of the Ocean. Chorus
Remarks. ....... Judge T. o. Gilbert
Piano duet
49,. Nora Swenson, Esther Paulson
Address. Judge r. T. DAILY
Vocal solo ......... .Merald Tollefson
Cornet solo ......... Walter Skoglund
Selection ..............M Male Quartet
Star Spangled Banner, America. %.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
GOOD
 ROADS
DOUBLE LOAD ON GOOD ROAD
Farmers Haul Two Wagons Hitched Together to End of Improved High
 way-Single on Poor Road.

From the United States Department of
 Agriculture)
 To see what really happens at the end of the good road, public road specialist of the department recently had observations made in different sec tions of the country. The observers noted many country-bound teamsters who drove two loaded wagons, hitched one behind the other, to the end of the good road, and then found it nee essary to leave one wagon by the road side to be returned for later, while all the power of their teams was devoted to hauling a single wagon over the un- improved road.
 Farmers bound for the market ire quently were seen to haul wood and similar products to the beginning of the good road, there dumping them, and returning for a second load. When this arrived, the two loads were con- solidated and easily hauled by single team the remaining distance to market over the improved highway.
 In one section of the country where oxen are still used teamsters were ob- served to bring their loads over the dirt roads with two or three yokes of oxen. When the beginning of the good roads was reached, the teamsters would unhitch the extra animals and finish their journey with a single yoke.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
More Tariff Heresv.

The essential part of the tariff reso- lutions adopted by the National For eign Trade council is the following:
 "Thats the American tariff system, whatever be its underlying principle, should possess adequate resources for the encouragement of the foreign trade by commercial treaties or agree ments or executive concessions, with In defined limits, and its protection from undue discrimination in the mar kets of the world"
 There is not a word expressed or implied in this declaration of leading American business men which pre- sumes that this country will be over whelmed with pauper European goods after the war and under existing tar Tiff conditions. There is not a word for the Hughes demand that the tariff be put back on a protective basis" just as soon as the Republican old guard can regain control of the Wash ington government. There Is not a word which fails to to>recognize that if we are to bold our present enormous gains h the foreign trade after the war we must apply the principle of goods for goods insteads of goods for gold.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
EXCESS WATER HURTS ROADS
No Matter Whether Road Is Earth, Gravel of Macadam.

Water, not cold, is the cause of the deterioration of roads in winter. Cold weather does not in itself injure roads no matter whether they are earth, gravel or macadam. In fact an earth road will stand more traffic when 1t is solidly frozen than at any other time. Excess water, however, is always de trimental to a highway. When cold weather turns this water into ice, the damage that it does is greatly in creased. Ice occupies considerably more space than the water from which it Is formed, and every person who has lived in a cold climate is familiar with the powerful bursting effect of water when left to freeze in a con- fined vessel. The same action takes place when a wet road freezes to any considerable depth. It simply bursts or, as we generally term it in road parlance, the road heaves. Later, when the frost leaves, the road Is disinter- grated and ruts badly. If this process is repeated a number of times during the winter, a gravel or macadam road may be practically destroyed while an earth road may become entirely inn passable.
 A dry road will not heave. Rock, gravel, sand and even clay when per fectly dry contract slightly on freez-
Williams news., 1917-03-15
WelI-Drained Road.

ing. In order to expand on freezing, these materials must contain or be mixed with water, and the more water they contain the greater the expan- sion which takes place. But so long as the road remains frozen, the dam age does not become apparent. Hence the frequent and erroneous idea that it is the thaw which injures the road. The injury was done when the water in the road froze and the particles of the road surface stone, sand, still fine particles of earth or clay were pushed apart by the expanding power of the freezing water. The thaw merely allows the ice to melt and assume it's original volume as water.
 The remedy is self-evident. Keep the water out of the road. The time to begin preventive measures is before the rains begin. If the road goes into the winter thoroughly dry with the sur face and drainage in good condition, the chances are extremely favorable that it will come out all right the fol- lowing spring.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Gettinu Free Notices.


 That eminent self-advertiser, Houdi- nj, is just summing up the net results of his purchase of the Bernhardt sta tue. You may possibly remember that the statue was presented to Mime. Bernhardt by John Drew, in the name of the actors of America, and after wards was discovered not to have been paid for. The sculptor's wife sent Bernhardt a bill for it and Bernhardt promptly responded that she had ac- cepted 1t as a gift and would send 1t back rather than pay for 1t. A most embarrassing situation ensued and all the newspapers commented upon It. Then came Hondini to the fore. He paid the sculptor's wife for the statue and wrote Mime. Bernhardt begging her to keep 1t with his compliments and forget an incident which had brought embarrassment to the door of the worlds greatest artiste. Houdini has just finished tabulating the returns from his press clippings describing his highly commendable act and linking his name with Bernhardt's have been received. Over half of them were first page stories. They average 15 lines in length. Estimating this advertising at the pure reading matter rate of dol lar a line, Houdini calculates that he has reaped the equivalent of an ex- penditure of $56,340. The statue cost him $360.-New York Letter.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
ENDS DYSPEPSIA.
 INDIGESTION, GAS "Pape's Diapepsin" cures sick, sour stomachs in five minutes
 Time It!

Really does" put bad stomachs in order-"really does" overcome indiges- tion, dyspepsia, gas, heartburn and sourness in five minutes-that-just that-makes Pape's Diapepsin the lar gest selling stomach regulator in the world. If what you eat ferments into stubborn Jumps, you belch gas and eructate sour, undigested food and acid; head is dizzy and aches; breath foul; tongue coated; your insides filled with bile and indigestible waste, re- member the moment "Pape's Diapep- sin" comes in contact with the stomach all such distress vanishes. It's truly astonishing marvellous, and the joy is It's harmlessness.
 A large fifty-cent case of Pape's Dia- pepsin will give you hundred, dollars worth of satisfaction.
 It's worth it's weight in gold to men and women who cant get their stom- achs regulated. It belongs in your home-should always be kept handy in case of sick, sour, upset stomach during the day or at night. It's the quickest, surest and most harmless stomach doctor in the world.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
ERA OF PROSPERITY
WAGE INCREASES RECORDED LIN.
 DER DEMOCRATIC RULE.
Refute the Silly Claim That Repub- hcan Success Was Essential for the Good of the Country-Fig-
 ures Carefully Gathered.

The secretary of labor has issued tables showing the results of an inyes- tlgauon into the remarkable rise in wages which occurred in the two clos Ing months of last year. The facts were gathered from trade-union pa pers, trade papers and daily newspa- pers, so that 1t is not likely that they are exhaustive, but the showing is im- pressive.
 Over 100000 men received in- creases of wages in the period consld- cred. The establishments in which they were employed were distributed among 3S states, and workers in more than 40 occupations were benefited. oniy about per cent of the work CTS were in the munition trades.
 Ihese facts help one to an appre- clauon of the extent to which prosper lty has been handed around, but one gets another view of the nature of the movement when 1t is learned that 80 per cent of the advances were grant eo without labor trouble of any kind.
 secretary Wilson, in commenting on the racts, points out that nearly all of the increases took place after election day, so that we have in them a search ing criticism of prediction attempts to make the people believe that e Democratic victory would be bad for business.
 lie might have added that the cleo tlon Itself was sufficient indication or what the people thought of Repub- ucan alarmists
Williams news., 1917-03-15

have an eight pound baby girl. know Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound saved me from an operation which every woman threads. "- Mrs. NELLIE FIsHBAcK, 1521 Christy Ave, Louisville, Ky.
 Everyone naturally dreads the sur geon's knife. Sometimes nothing else will do, but many times Lydia E. Pink. hams Vegetable Compound has saved the patient and made an operation un- necessary.
 Hyou have any symptom about which you would Ike to know, write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice piven free.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Why Did It Not Help Rusiness2

When the Republican party was in power, why did 1t not help business
 When the end of Its long lease came by the decree of the Fates, we had, here in the United States, the worst banking system in the civilized world. This Is literal. Spain's was better than ours. The merchants of small, weak states like Norway enjoyed the advantage of better financial machin- cry than American merchants had. The system had been in force for more than 40 years and It's made Quacy had become more and more pain fully apparent. Yet 1t was reserved for the Democrats to revise the bank ing laws.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Hit In a Tender Spot.

Thousands and thousands of steel trust employees face the scorching heat of the furnaces 12 hours a day and seven days a week, and every two weeks, when the shift changes, these men work IS hours at stretch.
 Obviously, corporation which manages its affairs in this wise does not like to have the president of the United States declare that the "eight- hour day is sanctioned by the judg- ment of ociety."-Chicago Journal.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Wealth Should Bear Burden.
It should be plain that the large

It should be plain that the large in- crease in government revenues re- uuired for strengthening the national defense Is to be eXacted not from pow erty but from wealth, and that prop erty must pay, not the overburdened consumer. The nations needs are pressing, its program for the expan- sion of the army and navy call for enormous expenditures, and whoever Is to meet them, 1t should not be those who can least afford to make sacrifices that materially reduce their means of subsistence.-New York World.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
SKIN TORTURES
That Itch, Burn and Scale Quickly Re
 lleved by Cutleura-TrlaI Free.

It takes about ten minutes to prove that hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed by gentle applications of Cuticura Ointment will afford relief and point to speedy healment of eczemas, itchings and irritations. They are ideal for all toilet purposes.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L., Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-03-15

finished. The doc tors said I would have to be opera ted on and I simply broke down. A friend advised me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound,
 and the result is l feel like a new wom- an. I am well and strong, do all my 0UY, hotIaa Uorlr and
Williams news., 1917-03-15
KEEPING, UP DIRT HIGHWAYS
Farmers Can Have Good Roads by Grading to Drain Off Rainfall and
 Keep Surface Smooth.

We all want good roads and when we find out what is the really perma- nent highway we will want that also in line with the modern idea of build ing for keeps.
 In the meantime farmers can have good dirt roads by grading to drain off the rainfall, and by dragging to keep the surface smooth and hard.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Permanent Prosperity.

Hon. Thomas l.. Reilly of Meriden, Conn.,, by figures taken from a depart ment of commerce report, showed that the so-called "war exports" comprise only two and two-thirds per cent of the total value of our manufactures, and stated that If the war should end tomorrow, its effects on the total busi- ness would hardly be felt.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Steel Used In This Country.

A great many people think that the recent great production of iron and steel is due to the war, but 1t is not true. The war has given a stimulus to the industry, of course, but 1t may surprise you to know that less than 10 per cent of the steel manufactured in the United States has been used outside of the United States.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
The Road Scraper.

Where Is your road scraper? Have 1t ready to use on the roads after every rain. Persuade your neighbor to do the same.
Williams news., 1917-03-15
Some Consolation.

We are told that housewives can no longer afford to serve cabbage. That's too bad, of course-but how much bet ter the boarding house of the future Is going to smell!