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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
The General Assembly will do we'll TO

The General Assembly will do we'll TO
consider carefully Auditor tIoore's recon-
mendation for the creation or State pur-
chasing agency. The present system is a
slipshod at best and lends itself to the
waste of public money, extravaganza and a
train OF allied evils. Under State agency
all purchases for the States institutions
would be made under centralized authority
and regime OF strict economy could be
enforced. Methods now used arc unbusincss-
like and change is mandatory il efficiency
Is to be obtained.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Sizes OF American Flags.

+. w. D., Middlehurg.-The garrison
nag. of the United States Army is made
OF bunting. with thirty feet ny and
in the upper quarter next the STAFF is
the field or union OF stars. equal to
the number OF States. on blue field
over onc-third length of flag. extending
to the lower edge OF the fourth red
stripe from the top.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
FRIDAY. JANUARY 4. 1915.

The United States enters the new year
with Il national debt of S5,615, 100000, which
is an amount moro than five times greater
than when entered the war nine months
8GSo.- This is but drop in the bucket COM
pared to the nations available wealth OF
about $3.50, 900, 100000, every dollar Of which
will be thrown into the scale If necessary.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
ChInenc WALL

c. d. Y. Norfolk. The Chinese call il
the 10000 ii wall" which would mean
That 1t was something over 1850 miles
long. Some modern writer's range, In
giving its length. from 1900 20 l 700
miles. ]: is from twenty-five to thirty
at the base
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
VIII Enlarge Power H.n..

pians have been drawn and an april.
cation filed ut the Building Inspectors
once by the Virginia Railway and
rover Company for an addition 10 its
power plant at the foot OF Twelfth
Street. 1t is estimated that tho 90,
will be $4,000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

times, 1t will by that much fall short OF its
chief objcctiyc-the conservation OF wealth.
every item Of which is needed to strengthen
the hand of the nation to win the war. Every
dollar thus saved and invested means not
only that much strength added to our national
effectiveness, but moro than equivalent
gain to the indivdual--for once the thrift
habit is acquired, increase of wealth will
como easily.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Major Wise In France.

According to information received
mere yesterday. Major Jennings G.
Wise former comnandant Of cadet,
at the Virginia Military Institute. and
no" IN the regular United States Army.
mas arrived safely in France.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Information Bureau

Inquiries regarding almost my tonic.
excepting on legal and medical sub
jcctn, are answered free. Az all tn
Tutrten urc ansuered directly by per-
sonnl letter eif-nddrc.Hed. ntxmped
envelope fs required. Address Tho
Iiin eE -Dispatch Information Bureau,
Htchmond, Va.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
AIaEazinex for Soldiers.

S. I. W., Crahan.--It Is not permitted
to place OF, a package OF papers or
magazines tho name of any definite To-
cation abroad: il. however, YOU will
place l-cent stamp on the outside OF
each magazine and give it to the local
post Office. without address or wrap
ping, 1t viii surely arrive eventually In
the hands OF some soldier abroad at the
front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Panama CnnaI.

w. j.. B.. Warrcnton.-The maintc-
nance. operation. government. etc. is
under the direction Of tho Governor OF
the Canal Zone. subject to the super
acts must be approved by the President.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
4 campaign tour TO give impetus L

4 campaign tour TO give impetus TO enlist
mcnts of British subjects in this country in
the British and Canadian forces will be
started on January Ii. The British armored
tank britannia and a captured German
submarine will be taken along TO incite in
forest in the recruiting. A tour OF the South
ern States will be made first, and likely Rich
mopd will be one of the first cities visited.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
News of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond DISPATCH Ian ,sco
Rev. Father A. 7 p,,n

Rev. Father A. j. Ryan,
tho author OF tho Con
quered Banner" and MANY
other excellent and tender
poems, dear to tho heart OF
every Southcrner, will do
liver several lectures in
this city during the pres
ent month. All of these
Lectures will be In aid of
charitable societies OF the
city. Father Ryan Is Az
noted as an orator and
scholar as he is MS a noef
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Much Ado About NOTHING
ny ROY X. MOUI.ToN.
Note on q Friend.

! nave one friend who's close to me
Ihis friend stays with me every day
III moments sad and moments gay
rms friend, there's not doubt OF IT.
Is next to mo. must admit;
ms friend is steadfast and is true
And STICKS around and secs mo through
projecting me throughout tho years
nsiapsinE In this vale OF tears.
IhiS friend of mncs no new recruit
But my old hccce-lined union suit.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Immigrant and Emigrant.

4. W. s.. Yorktown.-An alien who
comes into the country, intending TO
remain. is an Immigrant. One who
leaves is an emigrani.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

prisoner at tho bar. you charged with
vaGrancy; that Is. you have no visible means OF
support. Are you guilty not Guil.y?"
Jess minnt. jedgc twel speaks wild nah
wife. Mary, honey. c'movcr hyar Jedge would
you say dis hyar lady Is vIsible?"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

When coal runs short, the joke NAV he IN
the iuel administrator but the fellow with
tho empty bin finds it difficult to laugh
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

Perhaps tho members OF Congress felt that
they would have just more pr lccful Christ
mas with their women folk if they nut off
ihcir vote on the suffrage amendment until
after the holidays '''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

X La Toilette gets damages from all the news
papers which have criticized him the past few
months he will be able to finance little world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

lrotzky and Lenine threaten to invoke the
ald OF the guilotinc to facilitate tho pass;nc
OIL their enemies. Not until its blade has do.
scended on their nccks will its introduction
be justified.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

The modern coal order:
lleaSe send five pieces OF egg coal ono ton.
pound piece OF Pocahontas and one,haif nint
Solvay coke. $3.50 p''''
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

fcpRL3sHED every dny In tho yesr 10 South Ten,n
EtrcSe ktchunond Va, Tho Tim Dispatch Pub
Co.. Inc. Charles f. HRshrook. Editor aud
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Population of Nation, =, var.

r. A.. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
nations at war. about 1.i09.i66o25;
worlds population. l.721,4c6.ooo.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
SEEN ON THE SIDE
Tho Terrible Auto OF Nur.er,,.r.
~ HENRY EDWARD WARNER

Honk. honk honkl Get out of the way,
For pops and tho babies scorchins to-day.
So out OF the way, we'll run you all down
With the Terrible Auto of Nurserytown!
JohnnEs the chauffeur; Boss owns tho machine
And more reckless couple has never been seen!
am the car lying face to tho floor
It's difficult job they selected me for!
MY hands and my feet arc the wheels, and you
know s.--
I have to keep moving to make the thing go:
And my nose Is tho crank, and that doesn't feel
good.
Honk. honk, honk! Johnny's twisting my ear.
Which throws in the clutch as VIC hurry from
here,
And we're breaking the speed laws Of Nursery
town.
And you'd better look sharp. or we'll run you
all down!
High on my shoulders the chauffeur steers
Throwing the clutch-that is. twisting my cars!
High on my hips sits the passenger fair
For that Is tho tonneau-it's cumry up there,
Swift down the road speeds the nursery car,
spreading dismay where tho thank you -marms
logging the passenger, throwing her out
And scattering chickens and people about!
LOOK. Straight ahead is a telegraph pole
Motifs the leg of chair. pom my soul!
Crash! A collision Hold! Givo him air, pray!
Please patch him up, doctor Honk honk! Clear
the way!
10! All you people set out OF the way
Tor were driving terrible distance to-dayi
bumpety- Eump UP the hilisidcs and down
fionk, monk! goes the Auto of Nurserytown!
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

l.. NJ. F.. Ninton.--No. we have nevor
had a Presi ent OF German ancestry in
this country. OF The tn.enty-scvcn
Presidents, sixteen were of English an
ccstrE. eight OF Scotch or Scotch Irish,
one Welsh and t~o Dutch.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Voice of the People

Letters nust give the na.e ana a.
OF the writer. Name will not bs
published IL writer no res,e.t.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

Just when you begin to learn to like some
SUBSTITUTE for real food the price OF the sub
;,hs,tule goes up until X Is moro expensive than
Oh. Herbert wherefore art thou Iyerbsr.o
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

MEMBER THE ASSOCIATED PKESS.-Thc
Associated Press exclusively entitled to the use for
Republication OF all dispatches credited 10 II
not Otherwise credited In this paper, and also the
local published herein. ALI fights OF republica-
dion OF special dispatched herein arc also reserved
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

Colonel Roosevelt often talks OF what he
did when he was President but the country
prefers TO forget its past troubles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
Charcoal Eph.s DAILY Tbouxht

4 don take much stock in dishyer vegetarian
dict said Charcoal Eph ruminativey least
wise, not ontwel chickens is in de vegetable
Kingdom Try a drumstck, Afistah Jackson"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

akhnRESs ALL CONGRATULATIONS TO The TIME
= " ptsratch. and not l., individuals.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

II our friends uh favor with manuscripts and
illustrations for pubcst wish have unavailable
articles returned they In nil scnd stamps
Tor that purpose.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
One. Brother.

I've never seen anything thatI couldn't bluff
bully or duck" said the self-made man. "Ex.
cept lightning" suggested the shrimp.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
A Sentence serman.tt.
DIBcharredt

only poet stops in the Garden OF Life t,
rake up the ashes of dead roses
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

lhere is nothing of modesty or shrinking
l'inloits IN tho request OF Rev. Sidney Peters
for funds with which to conduct the wore
or inc prohibition Commissioner during the
coming year. On the contrary, he walks
right up TO the Senate Finance Committee
and speaks out boldly for an appropriation
OF 100000, with salary of $4,000 for
himself. During the past year the commits
sioner managed TO struggle along with an
appropriation OF $4,000 and d salary 81 900
Jess than lie now asks Considerable in
creases, these, that the taxpaycrs arc asked
10 add to their burdens. The request too
comes in the face OF the recently enacted
Federal bone-dry law, under which a large
part OF the police duty formerly done by tho
States prohibition employees has been taken
over by government agents. Prohibition. il
seems, comes high in Virginia and like the
Federal governments Civil War pension roll
the longer it comes the higher it gets. Tho
people who foot the bills arc asking WHY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04
RilIllllonb .DispaIb
THE DIsrATCH
..Ft Ext I460

& ksntctcd January ct 1905. at tho -Ofhce
kichmond Va. IA second-ciass matter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

TELEPHONE: Randolph l.
Private Branch Exchange
connecting with all depart.
mente.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

BRANCH OFFICES: Wash
inSton, 7l6 Fourtccnth
street, ". W.; New York
City, Fifth Avenue Build
ing; Chicago, Peoples Gas
BuildinE: Philadelphia. Mu-
tual Life Building,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-04

ppeal of the Federal Reserve Board IN
the public to support the war-sayings cam
spalgn, both by the purchase OF war-sayings
land thrift stamps and the institution OF
rigid economy in their daily life, is ono ia
which the people cannot give too earnest
heed as they face the obligations OF the new
year. The campaign for the sale of these
stamps is one of the means by which the
government seeks loans in small amounts
direct from tho wage-earning classes to
Ednance the war, the winning OF which is
absolutely necessary to the future prosperity
land security OF the country but should il
Tall to incte the masses to greater thrift
b by Walking these investments from savings
+ resulting IRON reduced outlay, as compared
/ with their normal expenditures in peace
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
OBITUARY

Mrs. Veronica Piepho died at a local
hospital yesterday afternoon at Ito
o'clock, death being caused by dia-
betes. She was born on November II
1884, near Washington Lake, and
would have been thirty four years
OF age next November Her maiden
rame was Veronica Baynes. She grew
up in the vicinity of Washington Lake.
and graduated from the st. Peter high
school in 1902. She was also a gradu-
tie of the Mankato normal school. and
taught school for a couple of years
previous to her marriage, which took
place about ten years ago, at Lake
Washington. Mr.. and Mrs. Picnic
made their home at Faribault for sew
eral year, and then moved to Mon
tana. Mr.. Piepho answered the call
of the colors a short time ago, and
is now serving in the navy. Mrs.
Piepho and little daughter came to
Washington Lake for a visit with
her mother, and became seriously ill
about two weeks ago. Surviving rel
atives are the little daughter Joy
Ann Mary Piepho; mother, Mrs
Mary Baynes, Lake Washington; and
four brothers and four sisters, as
'ollowes; Henry and Emmett Baynes.
Lake Washington; Miss Edna Baynes,
Berkeley, CAL; Mrs. p J. Duffy, Butte,
Mont; Mrs. Henry Jeffries, Sansarc,
s. OAK; Miss Eleanor Baynes, at
Lake Washington; John Baynes, Great
Falls, Mont; William Baynes, in the
United States navy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
Eagle Lake

A fine forty foot iorn pipe flag pole
with bronze ball has been erected in
the village lot just south of the rail-
road. The pole was the gift of j.
w. McCarl, A. H. Pressnal and few
others did the work of setting the
polo in cement,
The local chapter of the Red Cross
will hold an ice cream social in the
Christian church lawn on the state
road, Sunday afternoon and evening
All are most cordially invited to at
tend.
Cumnlins & Co. have sold quite a
number of tractors this season.
j. s.. Anderegg is using his tractor
cutting his grain.
Clifford Harris has been offered "a
very flattering position in one of the
banks at st. Charles, Mimi, but he
has decided to remain as assistant
cashier in the local bank.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel Pickle re-
ceived a telegram Wednesday an
nouncing the death of their grand
son Verne Pickle of Los Angeles, Cal.
Verne was the son of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
m. Pickle
Those holding government bonds of
the second issue are requested to
leave them at the local bank in the
next two weeks if they wish to get
them changed for a higher interest
bearing bond
The local machine business here
which is largely handled by Cummins
& Co., have sold four tractors
equipped with plows and also two
thfeshing machines. There are many
more up-to the minute farmers who
are contemplating the purchasing Of
tractors.
Don't forget the Red Cross social
on the Christian church lawn Sun
day.
( Nels Read has also invested in a
tractor
Sunday evening the community serv-
ice flag will also be dedicated. There
will be singing and speaking. Every
one should be interested in the boys
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
Danv1ue

The Danville Red Cross will meet
at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Piltz Au-
gust Z.
Mrs. Ed. Thomas was visitor al
Mankato few days this week.
Charles Bolinger is assisting Mr.,
Sullivan iwthl his harvesting.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Minks spent
Sunday at the home of the latters
brother, Ed Thompson.
5 There will be services at the Dan
vile Methodist church Sunday, Au
gust 4.
Mr.. and Mrs. Omer Bolinger and
John Bolinger spent Sunday after
noon at the Louis RAIDER home.
Mr. and Mrs. E. McMahan and fam
lily of Beauford spent a pleasant Sun
day afternoon at the home of Mr.. anG
Mrs. Alfred Thompson.
Miss Grace McMahan of Beaufort
spent a few days at the Bolinge,
home.
Mrs. Emma Malson of Good Thun
der spent few days at the homo
of her daughter, Mrs. John Kline.
Mike G. Morris and Miss Charlotte
Beutly were united in marriage a
Mankato Saturday morning. Dan,
vile extends hearty congratulations.
Earl Bolinger and Henry Knutsor
were callers Sunday evening at the
Alschlager home.
Mr.. and Mrs Mike McCartle were
business callers at Mankato Tuesday
A very happy wedding took place al
Mankato last Wednesday Afternoon
when Miss Agnes Simousmeyer be-
came the bride of Albert Soluble
The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs
Chris Soluble and is an Industrious
and rising young farmer. Mrs. Schulz
be is young lady held in high esteem
by all who had the honor of her ac
quaintance. Their friends of Danvill,
wish them a long and happy married
life. f an ~
Miss Libbie Bolinger is assistin.
Mrs William flasher with her house.
hold duties through harvest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
DRAFT AGE AT FoRTY-FIvE

Washington, August 3.-Secretary
Baker will recommend that the draft
ages be made from eighteen to forty
five years, Senator Chamberlain an
after a conference with Baker.
limited Press Dispatch.1
Washington, August 3-Eighteen
to forty five will be the ages for the
draft proposed in the man power
bill which will come before congress
on Monday. 1t is understood that
the bill provides that the president
may call into service the men under
twenty one for training and that in
case of extreme necessity these men
NAV be sent to France for actual
warfare. This clause is expected to
arouse considerable opposition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
Rapidan>De cotia
Miss Tilda Erickson was the CUES


Miss Tilda Erickson was the guest
fivl Mrs Myron Perkins last
Sir Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Anderson have
been entertaining relatives from Iowa
Mrs Ida Strum is spending few
days at the home of her father, A. o.
Lee:
Mrs. B. E. Mendenhall was shop
per in Mankato Wednesday
Born, to Mr. and Mrs A. o. Lee
last Saturday, July 27, a daughter.
Mother and babe are doing nicely
Miss Rasmussen of Mankato is
nursing at the Lee home.
Mr. and Mrs AL Swan and son of
Mankato were callers at the Garrett
lome last Sunday.
DR.. Schissleman of Good Thunder
made a professional call at the Weir
home Tuesday evening.
Miss Eva Hoxie of Mankato spent
Saturday night and Sunday as the
guest of the Weir home.
Mrs C. S. Erickson is in d hospital
in Minneapolis receiving treatment
for goitre. Her little daughter Viola,
who recently had her tonsils and ad-
enoids removed, is getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Guy Mendenhall is enjoying a
visit from three of her sisters of ST.
Paul
Miss Una Rodgers has returned to
her work in Minneapolis after spend
ng her vacation here with her par
ents.
Mrs. Emil Knutson entertained the
Ladies Aid Thurs day afternoon at her
home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-08-09
Garden City

Garden City, August 3.-Mr and
Mrs. e. w. Gates arrived home from
Colorado Thursday. They have spent
the summer there with their son and
his family and have enjoyed a fine
vacation.
All available men and boys are busy
now at harvesting and threshing the
immense crop of grain.
T. F. Mills and j. G.. Olmsted and
Malcolm We're Lake Crystal and Man
kato callers Thursday.
Mrs. C. H. John is in receipt of a
letter from Lieutenant G. T. John
who was in New York at the time OF
writing. w. A. Roberts and Herman
Schultze have also heard from Burt
and Richard since they arrived over
seas.
/ Ed Ulrich of Good Thunder was in
town Wednesday afternoon. II
Mr.. and Mrs. L. e. Fleming, Ed
Stratton and wife. Mr.. Parsons and
w. A. Roberts were among Mankato
callers Thursday.
Erwin Mills was one of the three
chosen and will leave for the motor
school at Indianapolis on August IA.
A canning demonstration was put
on at the Farmers store Friday aft
ernoon by Mr.. Coe and team from
Good Thunder. Some very. important
points were brought out in regard to
the one period cold pack method. Mr..
Coe announced that contest will be
feature at the Garden City fair. This
should be very entertaining and in
stTuctive affair. There will be an
other demonstration on Thursday, All
gust 8, beginning at 9 a. m. at the
store This will be especially for
young people between ten and eight
cen years of age. There should be a
good attendance of both girls and boys.
The w. c. T. u. meeting will be
held with Mrs. H. E. Jeppesen Tuesday,
August 6. All mothers are urged to
bring their daughters as this will be
mothers and daughters meeting.
The R. N. A. held a farewell recep-
ton at the home of Mrs. ]. c.. Bixby
for Mrs. e. V. Hemsworth on Friday
afternoon. There were some invited
guests.
DR.. J. W. Andrews will speak at the
Baptist church on County Option Sun
day, August 4, at $3.50 I. m. Let ev-i
eryone make-i it point to hear this
address on this theme.