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The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Son of Mr.. And Mrs. Delos Pond,
Resident of Mankato.

Mr.. and Mrs. Delos Pond of $50
Center street received word this
morning of the death of their only
son Burton Pond of Blue Earth.
Death resulted from a severe attack
of pneumonia. Mr.. Pond was a
young married man and was one OF
the progressive and highly respect
ed young farmers of the community.
He was member of the Odd Eel
lows lodge and was well known to
many people in Mankato.
Deceased is survived by his wife
and two small sons, his aged par
ents of this city and by two sisters,
Mrs. J. H. Roth of Watertown, S. D.,
and Mrs. Ray Conklin of Cherokee,
Iowa
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Death of b. Drake.

Word was received in the city this
I morning that President d. Drake of
the Chicago branch of the Standard
On company died at his home this
morning.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
RempeIs Were Convicted.

John and p. w. Rempel of Butter
field were convicted in the Waton-
wan county district court at st. James
of assault The jury was out but
forty minutes.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Rudolph Bierbauer Home sn,s

Rudolph sierbauer Home Sold.
The home of Rudolph Bierbauer
on North Sixth street was sold re-.
Gently. Mr.. Bierbauer states. how.
ever that he does not intend to leave
Mankato for the present. = a'e
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Welcome Man Dies of Pneumonia.

Homer Ellsworth, manager Of the
Botsford Lumber company's yard at
Welcome, died Wednesday night of
pneumonia. He was one of the best
known men in Welcome.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Carl of Hesse KIM Of Einlana

Carl of Hesse King Of Finland
lAssociated Press DispatchI
Stockholm, October I-Princo
Frederick Carl Of Hesse has haa,
declared duly elected king of Finland
He is brother law ..of Kaiser
Wilhelm.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18

Mrs. Frank c. Bierl, wife or the
young soldier this morning received
the above telegram. Private Bierl
left Mankato last spring In the draft
call and has been in France some-
time. He was employed in the Man
kato Cement works before he was
called to service. He is a son OF NE.
and Mrs. A. G. Bierl of Wilton street
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Will Go To Illinois.

Rev. Edmund Laske of Mapleton
has accepted pastorate in an Illinois
town.
The Mankato free press., 1918-10-18
Private Frank c. Bierl Reported Shot
On the BattleIine.

Deeply regret to inform you that
it is officially reported that Pri-
vate Frank c. BierI, infantry, was
severely wounded in action on
September IL. Department. has no
further information.-Harri act.
ing adjutant general.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07

G. S. Bilheimer Of Denver, Colo, has
'een appointed Southern department
.;lmpaign director for the next big
srive for funds to continue the war
work being done by the Red Triangle
.orces in the army camps of the United
States and overseas, army Y. NJ. G. A..
the Y. W. G. A., the War Camp Com.
munity Service, the Salvation Armv.
the National Catholic War council. the
American Library association and tho
Jewish Welfare board.
Mr.. Bilheimer is one of the foromos+
men in the Y. NJ. G. A. movement
He is member of the internationa,
committee of the organization. n MON
Der of the National War Work counc,i
and master organizer and executive
He successfully directed the last army
Y. NJ. c. A. drive for the Southern do.
partment, comprised Of Texas, Arkan-
sas, Oklahoma. Louisiana, Arizona and
New Mexico, and was unanimouslv
chosen for the larger responsibility ~
the approaching campaign, durinp
which the country will be called unon
to support the Y. M. C. A. and othar
important war work agencies.
Mr.. Bilheimer will be located o.
Dallas during the campaign period Ha
will have an able corps of assistants
and specialists on his staff to carrv
out the various activities connectod
with campaign of the magnitude of
the Forthcoming financial drive.
Mr.. Bilheimer was chosen TO diroo+
the entire United War.Work camna;on
for funds to finance the work of tho
seven war work agencies because of
his successful experience and his nm.
usual ability. His selection came ~.
rect from the New York headuua rters
of the consolidated campaign, with tho
solid approval of the people of the
six Southwestern states, who are under
his leadership, to furnish their part
of the $170,5OO,OO0 which the nation
will be called on to contribute between
November IL and Is.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07
MEXICAN REFUGEES
BECOME SYMPATHETIC
AS THEY UNDERSTAND
Girl Making Ati,tor's Wings is
Helped to Earn Living Wage
BY Y. w. c. A.

San Antonio, Texas.-Inability to
speak English and hesitancy in cali
ing on Americans for aid because of
the barrier of language, have been
found to be prolific causes of distrust
on the nart Of Mexican refugees in
San Antonio. When they have been
removed. as has been frequently the
case, by the International institute,
division of the Young Women's
Chr stian Association, the refugees
become Loyal and devoted citizens.
One Mey.can family of high degree
among the refugees. was stripped Of
property e.7d arrived at the city
practically destitute. Tho only earn
er in the family was q yong woman,
and her oaly income was derived
from the sa'aof aviators' wings, en-
b.ems which she embro !ered in sill
yer with surrass;ng skill The Ian
auage t'rr:e- however. prevented
her rearing a proper reward for her
work, for the only place where she
knew where to sell them was con-
uUCIcu LJ Chc WIZ, IdA LIZ cuNduLdSS
of her ignorance, paid her only twen-
ty-five cents for each pair.
Facing restitution. the entire fam
lily grew to rate their surroundings
and were SO bitter toward Americans
that they so"ght to drive a visiting
institute worker from the home. But
speaking the ,aneauge and perceiv-
ing the bitter spirit, she STAYED sur
missing she was desperately needed.
Ascertain;ng the cond lions, she
found suitable employment for the
daughter. whose income now sub
stantially supports the family.
German uganda would have
found fertile fed in their hearts,"
the secretary said, had it reached
them in Their darkest hour. Now
they believe in the honesty and good
ness the integrity CT purpose Of the
American people and government"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07

4 years for s.
0N Here is the first and only cut in its
subscription rate ever authorized by
the mana9eme nt Of the BOssier Banner

IF YOU ARE NOT now a reader of
the Banner you should subscribe
during. the fall of this year. Dur
ing October, November and De
cember a subscription reduction
will be effective. Residents of
Eossier Parish may then secure it
four years by paying So in adj
advance. The rate will hold good
only during the period advertised.
THIS OFFER is MADE to induce
larger subscription business and
the greater advertising patronage
that will follow, and for the fur
Their reason that we wish to dis
pose of the Banners last and
only outstanding indebtedness -
the balance due on its new Lin
otypc Machine. At this time
there are no more notes due until
August, 1910, but we want to
bunch them and take them all up,
thus saving accruing interest.
THE SAVING IN INTEREST on the
notes given in payment on the
machine is one of the means
through which we are enabled to
make this offer. That we get the
subscriber paid up in advance,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07
WOMEN ENLIST IN
BATTALION OF LIFE
Sunshine Division Of Home Service
Rivals Battalion Of Death in
Real War Work.

Russia's Battalion of Death made
its women immortal by death-tcfying
action at the front. Americas Bat
talon of Life bids fair to merit Inn
mortality by its life and strength CIV
ing action in the home trenches, con-
Meeting directly with the men who go
ever the top.
A new kind of women's army has
come into being tits called the "Sun-
shine Division" 1t started under TN
usual circumstances. Margaret Wood
row Wilson, the presidents daughter,
known for her patriotic war service;
Fer aide Major Cakes, and small
group Of friends, including Miss Mar
jcrie Brown of Atlanta, Ga, daughter
of one of the leading men of the south,
end relative of the president, were
discussing women's part In the war
and the Importance of enlisting the
effort, talent, and activity of every
woman in the country. The need Of
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07

and are thus spared the trouble
and expense of mailing him state
ments each year for four years,
and making each separate book
and mailing galley entry, is an
other. That no commission will
be allowed agents out of the four
ycars-for-$5 subscriptions, thus
forcing the subscriber to deal di-
rect with the Office, is yet an
other reason-and sufficient to
advance for our purpose.
NEVER BEFORE has the Banner
been offered ut less than its adj
vertised subscription price. The
chances are it never will be
again. Many weekly newspapers
that several years ago sold for
81, then were moved up to $1.50,
are now selling for 50. Here is
your last and only chance to get
the Banner for four years at
$1.25 per year. Because Of postal
rulings that became effective dur
ing the summer, it is open only
to residents of Bossicr Parish,
and only upon the payment of
50. Take advantage of it NOW.
Address
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07

Buy Thrift Stamps for your children.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07
This Ell PasO Woman
Is Now a War Worker

Mrs Henry T. Bowie is a member
OF the War Work Council
of the Young Women's Christian
Association which directs its work
among women affected by or en-
gagged in war industries in America
and Europe
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07

sens o. praise for tic y. II. CA. We think
il Is the Guest tnins IN ths american army.
We can at anything sc want from fhe Y
men, ana they neTsF tire in their work.
II Is Z wonderful tiitns, nad We want These
u home who contabate 70 !tg support TO
know how much ee a4@eoit.Ge II, aud fine
Iafn who nstyc gttn sant aere ID carry out
III work also, tzte iadiEs No ara herp in
tsae same Hork. Ih"y iat1' wonderful I'M
preston ca eur men, and they utecr miss
an opportunity af reminding rs 10 write
hone to mother.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07
Praise For the ssY" Men.

Department circuar.l
If you really want to find out about the
Y NJ. e. \. war work. ask the boys overseas.
Here is an extract from letter written to
his mother by Sergt. James y. Egan,s Of
Baton Rouge, 141st +. 4. Headquarters
Company, \. II. r.:
:. The boys over here never finish their
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-11-07


organization and direction of that time
and talent not already devoted to def
mite war work was recognized, and
out of the discussion came plans for
conserving the patriotic effort of every
patriotic woman, and more especially
the young women OF the country. The
"nrmy" to be recruited was designated
The Sunshine Division" Its scope Of
service is limited only by the ability
of the enlisted women to serve, and
there is no woman ineligible for serv-
ice except she who is already doing
Ter utmost to help win the war. Par
ticulars are available from Mai. A. p.
Cakes, now stationed at United War
Work headquarters, Dallas, Tex.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Do you feel tired and "worn-out?
Are you nervous and irritable? Don't
sleep well at night? Have dragged
out" unrested feeling when you get
up in the morning? Dizzy spells? Bill
ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back
ache, pain or soreness in the loins,
and abdomen? Severe distress when
urirating. bloody, cloudy urine or sed-
iment2 All these indicate gravel or
stone In the bladder, or that the poi
sonous microbes, which are always in
your system, have attacked your kid
neys.
You should use GOLD MEDAL
RaarlefnA Oil Capsules Immediately.
The oil seeks gently into the walls
and lining the kidneys, and the lit
tie poisonous animal germs. which are
causing the Inflammation, are imme.
diately attacked vand chased out OF
your system within 20 inconvenience OF
pain. ~
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
TOWN FATHERS KEPT BUSY
Municipal Authorities of Danzlg, Ger
many, Seem to Have Had Hand
in About Everything.

Fraulein Gertrude Banner, In the
diary which she contributes to Die
Hilfe, uotes the following from an
official memorandum issued ut DanZig:
1.-The town deals in coal, babies
soothers, methylated spirits and petro-
leum, old clothes and wooden soles;
II fattens pigs and geese and breeds
fowls and rabbits; IL cooks dinner and
supper every day for many thousands
Of people 1t provides labor and horses,
distributes prizes Cor horse breeding,
and places orders for army supplies; 1t
estimates the harvest and counts the
cattle, extracts fat from bone, and
sells vegetables and fruit In certain
shops; it dries vegetables and makes
sausages II allots land for potato and
vegetable growing, and itself cultivates
land; 1t collects or organizes the col
lection of nettles and fruit stones; II
buys wood In Germany and in the oc-
cupied territory; ii kills beasts and
makes jam, examines applications for
leave from the front. and provides the
farmers with manure; 1t revises the
prices of bread, matches, meat. boots
and various foods, catches fish, and
supplies machinery; it collects copper,
aluminium and brass; and il distributes
sugar for jam making, and regulates
the feeding of sick persons and ba-
bies."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20

Don't ignore the little pains and
aches," especially backaches. They
may be little now but there is no tell
ing how soon a dangerous or fatal dis
ease of which they are the forerun-
ners may show itself. Go after the
cause Of that backache at once, or you
may find yourself in the grip of an In
durable disease.
Do not delay minute. Go to yopr
drug list and insist on his supplying
you with box Of GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules. In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vigor.
After you have cured yourself, con-
tinue to take one or two Capsules
each day so as to keep in first-class
condition, and ward of the danger Of
future attacks. Money refunded IL
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand, and thus be sure Of getting the
genuine-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
MYSTERY AT MusKEGoN
Accused Man Says John Sheldon
Married WEIGH Girl Under His Name.

Muskegon.-That a mysterious John
). Sheldon married Frieda WEIGH
man, the girl Milo H. Piper is charged
with having murdered, but undor
Piper's name and that Sheldon must
have slain the girl, IL the Identified
ton of her relatives holds good Is
the statement made by Piper, brought
rom Hamilton, Ont, to the county
Iail.
Piper had hardly arrived at the
Iail before he was followed by his
wife, their son Milton, and his moth
Or, Mrs. w. H. Piper. all of whom
we're allowed to visit him before he
was committed to the solitary con-
1nement cell.
His wife loudly protests her belief
n Piper's story. Deserted as she says
she has been for months at time
Turing their stormy married career
extending over period Of about IL
years, Mrs. Piper, staggering from
he grief following his arrest, remains
steadfast.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
Piano Conveyed by AirpIane.

Pianos by airplane is the latest use
to which these wonderful machines
are being put. One of the new large
allied bombing planes, in order to dem
onstrate It's carrying capacity, brought
from London to Paris full-sized up
right piano. The machine landed in
Paris safely. The airplane Is capable
of carrying six persons sand much
bombing explosives. When this weight
Is measured in pounds. however, II is
not readily comprehended, and 1t was
determined to bring over a piano as
striking evidence of the machines ca
pacity.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20

Women all over the world realize more
and more that their work at home helped
the men at the Front. Ii involved
great sacrifices, hard work and unusual
physical strength Women at home
should study nursing for the home. A good
way to learn is to ask your druggist for a
copy Oh send SOC to publisher of the
Medical Adviser" 663 Main St., Buffalo,
N. ", and get copy of their 1000 page
book bound in cloth, with chapters on
First Aid, Taking Care of the Sick or
Wounded, Physiology, Hygiene, Anato-
my, Sex Problems, Mother and Babe.
Nobody, man or woman, can do good
work when health is impaired. If a
woman is nervous or has dizzy spells,
suffers from awful pains at regular or ir'
regular intervals she should turn to tonic
made up of herbs, and without alcohol,
which makes weak women strong and sick
women well. 1t is DR.. Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. Send DIR. Pierce, Buffalo
N. ", 10 cents for trial package.
jackson, Mich.-"When / was . girl my
mother gave me DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. l was sick one entire winter;
I caught cold and was very poorly. Two
bottles of 'Favorite Prescription cured me
l began to gain in weight, my strength
came back and felt fine. 1t is splendid
medicine. l can recommend it very high
y."-Mrs. w. H. Savage, 500 N. Waterloo
Ave.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine.
1t is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is a strengthening medi-
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp Root has stood the test of years
It is sold by all druggists on its merit and
1t should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has SO many friends.
Be sure to get Swamp Root and start
treatment at once.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for q
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
U. 8. to Buy Base Near Canal.

Panama-Negotiations have been
begun by the United States for the
purchase Of property rights on the is
and of Taboga, at the Pacific en-
trance of the Panama canal in Pana-
ma territory. It is said that the plan
Is to add to the canal Notifications six
batteries Of coast artillery and post
If 5000 men. The cost of the prop
srty rights II is said, will aggregate
VT. 200, 900. The village of Taboga,
which is older than Panama City. viii
lot BE- touched. II IL said.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
OATENTC watson n. Col m an,
TAIEN N Patent Lawyer Washington,
ID. q. Advice and books free.
Rates reasonable. Highest referenceG rvices
Rheumatism-Pay When Relieved P pfi"ss
particulars. ASTI-RHEU CO., 1911 Walnut lansing nleh
His Chance.

The teacher was teaching the mean
ing of some new words. Among them
was the word monopoly" She told
Of the mOnopolies of Elizaheth's reign
and then some of the present day.
Then to make sure that everyone un-
derstood 1t she decided to make a more
specific example.
"Jakie"-she turned to the son Of a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. that there was
great snow on tie ground and that
all the sleds the town held be-
Ionged to your father. What would
he then have"
Jakie's eyes grew bright and his
voice eager as he flashed back the an
swer: "A chance to make lot of
money"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
What He Says About His Wife.
M&G9M
NhC n

To His NeighbOr-You will find my
wife, sir, extremely fair and just In
oil matters, / assure you.
direct you in everything She is per-
feet housekeeper.
To His Partner-Yes, my wife Is ex-
travagant, hut how can I help that?
To His Sister-She is wonderful
manager. is Adele. never saw a
woman who could make dollar go so
far.
To His Best Friend-Yes, old man.
all women, as you say. are alike, and I
guess my wife is no worse than the
rest of them.-Life.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20

DR.. Sidonio Paes was formally pro-
claimed president Of Portugal June 0.
He headed revolt in Portugal in De-
,ember. 1917. and was named presi-
lent of the provisional government
December 9, few days more than a
year before he was assassinated.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
PORTUGAL PRESIDENT KILLED
Crowd lynches Slayer Who Shot
Three Bullets At Nation Head.

London-Dr. Cidoro Paes, president
Of Portugal, was shot and killed by an
assassin while in a railway station in
Lisbon waiting for a train to Operto.
Advices from Lisbon reporting the as
sassination say he was struck by three
bullets.
President Paes died within few
minutes after he was shot. The pres
dents assailant, named Jeetne, was
killed by the crowd.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
HOw's This Z?

We offer $4,000 for any case OF catarrh
that cannot be cured by HALLS
CATARRH MEDICINE.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System.
Sold by druggists for over forty years.
Price 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
Prospective Disappointment.

"Yassum !" said Sister Maudie Wad-
dies. Yves done whipped de Ger
mans. Nah husband is over dar, and
| reckon he made Il hand at it.
he'll he so pulled up he'll think he can
whup me. Right den and dar he's
gwine To 'skiver dat amt no Ger
man."-Kansas City Star.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
A Fine Comb, Maybe

"Oh, you should have seen Myrtle
last night" exclaimed big sister gush-
lngly. "She had her hair done up
just too sweet for anything"
Maybe she used honeycomb on
It." said the irrepressiblc small
brother.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
Cutlcura Compilations.

nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexiC3 clear, scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For Tree sam
pies address "CuticGra, Dept. x, Bos-
ton" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
Crowd Lynehes Assassin.

Paris-According to Havas dis
patch, from Lisbon. the assassin of the
president was lynched by the crowd.
ramagnin Barbosa, minister of the In.
terror, has assumed the presidency.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20

reichstag, which he says has not been
dissolved.
The BerIIner TagebIatt Says.
"All possible measures must be
taken to prevent Foch's armies
marching into Germany east of the
Rhine. The reichstag is the only
assembly with mandate to speak In
the name of the people,"
Scheidemann Takes Blame.
openhagen.-"At behest of the
Entente, we disarme1 ourselves and
we are ready to take the consequence
es," Philop Scheidemann, German
majority socialist leader, declared in
an interview with the Berlin cor
respondent Of the Berlinske Tidende.
There is no occasion for alarm
and foolish attempts to throw dust
in the eyes of America, England and
France" continued Scheidemann.
Such attempts might as we'll cease.
They do not deceive anyone. Those
countries are astute enough to pro-
cure information on the real condi-
lions from reliable sources OF their
own.
Therefore, say the political situa,
ton in German is improving.
"If some SO persons were arrested,
probably the whole Spartacus move
ment would be suppressed The new
government, however, will not use
violence, although eventually we will
lave to disarm supporters of tho
Spartacus extremists.
Herr Liebknecht is not a nor
mally constituted man land the IKE.
cutive committee is only a provisional
institution"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1918-12-20
Copyjnu Their Elders.

Robert and Harold had been angry
at each other for several days. One
day they arrived home from school
arm In arm and when Robert was ques-
toned as to his sudden change Of
heart. he explained: ME AMI Harold
signed an armistice this morning"