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The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-24
HIKERS WILL BE REFUNDED
 TRAIL TOLLS
(By Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 23-Thous- ands of mixers whose weekend trips to the mountainous trails across San Francisco bay have become a matter of discussion, as cultivating a ore paredness" physique, are not to be taxed any more by the government for their outing. In fact 1t appears to be a mistake that they were taxed at all.
 The transbay fare, to usual stop ping places, is about forty cents. Gray heads who have for a score of years made this weekly contribution to health, were staggered at the demand for three cents more as war tax Some of them had to go home to get it, for a pocket lunch and jackknife are all the equipment the hiker usually car riers. Some $1,500 was thus collected when notification was received that round trips costing less than seventy cents were not to be taxed.
 Government officials said that any affidavit, supported by sw0 or more witnesses, and demanding the return of three cents, unjustly paid, would receive consideration.
The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-24
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< Go back to the simple life, be 2 . contented with simple food, sim . ( pie pleasures, simple clothes. . . work hard, pray hard, play hard .
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The Cordova daily times., 1918-01-24

Read the Times and keep posted.
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

women, then you denounce this happy
holiday crowd as a passing show,
and now this poor beggar. It's well
you are going to be with me for q
while; you need the home influence,
and-by' Jove! you need wife! That
is the antidote for you, old fellow"
he concluded, emphasizing his convic-
ton with a slap on the back
mo, thank you," was the laughing
reply as they stepped aboard the car.
1t was we'll filed. Across from the
friends sat two good-looking women,
evidently mother and daughter Next
to the younger woman sat sweet
faced Salvation Army girl, with her
tambourine in her lap. Her plain
dark blue dress was In marked con-
trast to the fashionable suit and
beautiful furs of the ladies beside her.
Suddenly the younger of the two
turned and spoke to her. She smil-
ingly responded and shook her head,
but as the other continued to urge a
wistful look came into the Army girls
face as she glanced about the car.
mo, no." they heard her say; "the
conductor would not allow me. The
rules are very strict" she added in
explanation. For moment or so
there was silence, and over the faces
of both showed disappointment.
Then suddenly the younger woman,
with the color suffusing her lovely
face, caught up the tambourine and,
depositing q coin in it, started down
the car, ignoring the shocked and ex-
postulating "Nancy!" and the detain-
ing hand Of her astonished companion.
Passing from passenger to passenger,
she extended the tambourine, always
with little smile and "It's Christmas,
you know" or some little word, until
each one felt it privilege to contrib
ute something. AS she turned by the
door the conductor stepped forward
with, please, miss, | want to add
something to that, too"
Flushing, she exclaimed, "'Oh! thank
you so much,"
She passed on to her seat and re-
turned to its owner the tambourine,
that never before had received contri-
buttons SO promptly and cheerfuAy
bestowed.
John Harding's hand bad gone at
once into his pocket when he realized
what the girl was doing, and now he
was watching her with an almost awe
struck interest-her lovely, sympathet-
ic face, as she talked earnestly to the
little worker in blue, apparently IN
conscious that her sudden impulse had
first aStounded and then knit together
in kindly sympathy an entire car OF
strangers.
"By Jove! that was a great thing to
d." said Tom enthusiastically, when
the tension of an absorbing interest
had subsidized q little.
Eyes, ! never saw its equal" replied
John. After moments hesitation he
added: II should like to know that
girl. Do you suppose We could find
ont who she l9T' .=z---,-- = :.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

him something was thrillingly alert,
tantalizingly expectant, confidently
hopeful, and the feeling of the after
noon that had expressed itself in
cynicism and manifested itself in lone
Illness was gone.
At the wedding reception Of John
Harding and Nancy North, six months
later, many of the guests were curious
as to the presence in the gay assem-
blage of guests of q SWeet-faced little
woman in the dress Of the Salvation
Army, who was the recipient of much
attention from the bride and groom,
and was quite a center of attraction
as she related again and again the re-
markable story Of that December aft
ernoon, after which all looked with
greater interest and understood why
In the array of handsome and costly
wedding gifts an old and battered tam
BOURNE occupied the place of honor
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

window as they smoked and talked,
amused at Johns cynical comment,
had taken it all as a joke, for John
was never pessimistic. Now, as they
walked down the crowded thorough
fare conversation was difficult, and
John was unusually silent. Recalling
bits of phrases in their recent con-
versation, it suddenly occurred to
Tom that there had been an unac-
customed tone, even note of bitter
ness, underlying the smile and lightly
spoken words of his oldest and best
friend, whom he felt he knew as he
did himself. At the thought he
looked sharply and piercingly at him,
but the strong, resolute profile bore
no trace of the cynicism of the last
hour. much less evidence Of its cause.
1t was just imagination, Tom con-
cluded.
AS they stood waiting for a cross
town car an observant and clever beg
gar approached. Tom answered the
appeal with a coin.
''Not from me-" said John, in dis
approving tone.
''Oh, well, it's Christmas time," said
Tom.
Eyes, that's just it, and he knows
it and makes capital of it. 1t is SYM
pathetic or sentimental charity, and
don't approve of it,
upon my word, Tom, you are fun
ny this afternoon. What is the mat
ter with you? First you condemn
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
twelve DAYS UTTERLY LOST
Short Period in Which No Record d
American History Was Kept,
and the Reason.

Twelve days in the history Of Amer
lea are blank, an exchange remarks.
If you should try to learn what hap
pened in the period between Septem-
Der 3 and September Is, 1852, you will
find no records, for those dates do not
exist Under the old style calendar,
September 2, 1852, fell on Wednesday.
The next day the Gregorian or new
style calendar was adopted by Great
Britain and her American colonies, and
the date set forward to September IA.
Up to this time the Julian calendar
had been followed by the English
speaking world. AS reformed by julius
Caesar in 46 B. c. it made the year
consist Of 365 days and six hours, with
an extra day added to February each
fourth year to account for the six
hours. This was the most accurate
calendar year yet devised, but it was
II minutes and IA seconds longer than
the true solar year of 365 days, 5 hours.
4s minutes and 46 seconds, amounting
to day in 128 years.
Pope Gregory XIII corrected this
about 1882 by dropping ten days from
the calendar and ordaining that on the
one hundredth year in three out Of
every four centuries the extra day for
leap year should not be counted. Six
teen hundred was leap year and 1000
will be one, but 100, 1900 and 1900
were not: Even this calendar is SO
seconds too fast, amounting to a year
In 1898 years, so when 1000 comes
around 1t will have to be robbed of its
leap year day to correct this differ
ence.
The GregOrian calendar was adopted
In Catholic countries, including France,
Italy, Spain and Portugal, In 1882, and
within q short time by the Germans,
Swiss and Hungarians, but not until
1852 by England and her great colonial
empire
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
Quite Unprepared.

Conlin Visiting sick friend, solemn
ly)-Don't think I'm lookin' fr tn
worst t. happen, Dinny, but it's FIR yer
own good Pm asking it-are We pre-
pared?
Slavin livery deliberately - IT'S
sorry am t. say I'm not, Terence, but
av yell be good enough t. call agIn
tomorrah I'll guarantee t. have q
brick handy, ye domb Grape hangerl-
Buffalo Express.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

gave her, she started in to put the
house in order.
at least we'll be Clean" she said to
herself, as she made broom and buster
fly about.
Some months before this time Henry
Midgely had lost his position as book
keeper on account of the failure of the
firm for which he worked. They had
had no idea Of impending conditions
and were almost staggered by the
blow. The Midgelys had four growing
children and every month had lived up
to the salary. Mr.. Midgely had just
found another position. When Anne
wrote home she did not tell her family
Of their loss. and she bravely set her
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

bright things for Tommy. who was
youngest child.
''Now for the dinner" said JUG :.
Let's not try to have the usual CT, ;
mas dinner, hut think up some /
different" ~ 49, x.
II did 80 want to ask Mr.. and
Lambert" sighed Anne. They q
from England several years ago Z
are SO alone at Christmas time, ] -,
hoped to have them, but OF cour
cannot do It this year" q
'eThat gives me the very idea, A.
Wen invite them and surprise Il,
with a regular English dinner.
beef, Yorkshire pudding and gr
and have roly-poly pudding for {
sert."
The days flew by with the sisters
busy as bees. Anne was never happ
In all her life. She had not time +,
repining, and found that by sfmpl,.
making the best Of everything she had
no real troubles at all. Henry, too,
caught the spirit Of hope, and remark
ed to his wife:
ut won't be long until we have made
up for lost time. and like my new
position better than the old one, be.
cause it has more Of a future to tn
The Lamberts were delighted with
the invitation, as they were expect
ing lonely day, far away from Merrie
England.
One day, when Judith came in from
shopping, Anne met her with the news:
"a nephew, John Leigh, has surpris-
ed the Lamberts. He has seen service
in France, and is sent here by the
British government on q mission to
Washington. He has a weeks vsc
ton and has come to spend isxs.
them. I insisted that he Gomez Gl ;.
Christmas dinner, and they are -
going to call tonight"
'tHow interesting" exclaimed j
dfth. "Perhaps he can advise me abou.
my Red Cross work"
Everyone was delighted to meet the
handsome young soldier and eager to
hear stories of '.over there" from one
who knew. John became a great help
to Judith with her plans for the chill
dIen's Christmas and her Red Cross
work. In fact, he thought Of 50 many
things that he came to the Midgely's
at least once day and every evening.
He trimmed the tree while Judith
made the simple things to adorn 1t.
One evening Mrs. Midgely remarked
to her husband: II never saw q young
man so interested In children"
He looked up from his paper in
amused surprise. my dear, do you
really think he is interested only in
the children?"
"John, you don't mean Judith"
"Certainly. It has been evident from
the first" !,
Christmas arrived-a glorious day
with snow on the ground. The chill
dren had hung up their stockings. Into
the bottom Of each had been placed the
bright new cap and mittens, and q gay
bag Of candy on top, while the other
gifts were grouped about the tree.
After the successful dinner was
eaten they spent the evening in sing
Ing carols. John had good tenor voic
and Judith accompanied him on tb
piano. Then he sang military song
he had learned In the trenches.
The guests took their departure
vOwtng it the happiest Christmas
all. Mrs. Mldgely turned to her sis.
''Only think, Judith, I was AFR
you would have dull time. The c
dren have missed nothing. and
have been an angel Of mercy!"
Happiness has nothing to dov
the possession Of things" smiled
dith; ut is all a state of mind. An
John and will have something to
y0n tomorrow. when he leaves
the front" j..
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
DOR Mrs. Midgely sat In


- less attitude.
'"Oh, DEAR" she sighed, II haven't the
heart to tidy the house or even myself.
To think Of Christmas only three weeks
away, and not one gift for the children
and no hope Of getting any. am glad
they are at school: / can at least have
good cry!"
Just as she was getting out her hand
kerchfef preparatory to enjoying this
unusual luxury she heard the post
mans step on the porch. Habit forced
her to gulp back the tears and 60 to
the door. He handed her several let
tiers, all of which she recognized as
bills, with the exception Of one, which
bore the handwriting of her sister
Judith.
"Anne, DEAR" she wrote. ''at last I
can visit you, and shall be with you in
a few days."
ooh, dear! Oh, dearl TO think of
Judith visiting us at time like this,
when we can hardly manage, with the
high cost Of living, to set the table, let
alone having a holiday timer
Mrs. Midgely INDUCED in the desired
cry, then, realizing there was much to
be done, she dried her eyes, and with
the relief that the shedding of tears
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

road Monday. Finder will greatly
oblige by leaving at Tribune Office.
81
FOUND-A muff at Swedish Baptist
church. Owner may call at go,
End St. E., prove property and pay
for ad 1853
LOST-A robe Friday night between
Coop. store at Willmar and road
east of town. Finder leave at Tri-
bune for reward. 1874
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

IMOH2 L00MH UVA0SNOO1 kASA0 10 UuA8O4
lG9Nh this year that something Of
the Christmas spirit win be
lost. Never before has it been more
important that It should not be. The
Christmas spirit as well as civilization
and liberty must be saved. The world
is In the midst of a war that is wrench
ing mems hearts; a nation that has
made peace its emblem is throwing it.
self and every resource into the con-
fict: on all sides sons have parted
from mothers and fathers; news of
casualties is being received. Under
such circumstances It might be natural
for the weak to yield to depression.
This must not be-: There Is q brave
and CHEEKY side to the picture, which
must be kept constantly In our hearts
and minds. ~ -..sss- -.
Preserving and accelerating the
Christmas spirit Of other years win
help do this; omission OF the usual
acts Of kindness and generosity will
add needlessly to the depression that
all are trying to drive from them
Hearts were never In greater need Of
cheering than this year. Nor was
there ever greater need for an outlet
OF the spirit Of kindness and generos-
ity In man. We are engaged in the I'M
pleasant business Of bringing to her
senses by force q brutal government.
That L. the task Of the hour. But It
should not be permitted to blind our
eyes to the things wholly Of the spirit,
to dull sensibilities into disregard Of
obligations less pressingly Important
but equally essential to the preserva-
lion OF the finest type Of American
manhood and womanhood. That y
Why charities in war times should be
more generously supported than In
days Of peace; why this Christmas
should be made. II possible, cheerier
and happier than any Christmas that
has gone before. -~. tzzz5
There are some people who cannot
afford to observe this Christmas %
they have observed It In years pre-
ceding. There are others who can pst-
tss afford to be generous than tFef.
An should give In proportion. 1Assb
II no reason why they should not and
svsEy reason why they should Mt
- 70 VIII be oppatziotie and selas
0rsatnsss and Strength,
Greatness lies not Ii being strong,
but IN the right using Of strensth, ana
strength e not rightly used when Il
-. S.gs
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
STOCK FOR SALE

STOCK FOR SALE
FOR SALE-A few boars, pure bred
Poland China. Norling Bros, Svea,
MINI. 1854
REGISTERED HOLSTEIN-Bulls, SER
viceable age, for sale. David Sven
son, Rte. l, Spicer. 7S7
FOR SALE-Hereford bull, nearly full
blooded, but too old for my herd.
Price SIPS. Herman Strand, Nor
way Lake. 862
FOR SALE-Full blooded Poland
China Bears, heavy boned type,
over 40 to pick from, priced right.
Call on or write Edman Bros, Pen
mock, MINI. 8O7
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
AUTOMOBILES

Nv V"Vou660
FOR SALE-Buick Model 81 in per.
feet condition and fully equipped.
Call at Tribune 837
FOR SALE-One Ford Touring car,
1916 model in good order. Buy now
before they get scarce. S. w. Matt
son, 704 Ella Ave. Phone 418. 1858
FOR SALE-The following cars:
1-1917 Ford Roadster, in good
good condition $3.50
dodge Touring ............$ $3.50
dodge Touring ......... 675
dodge Touring ........... 625
We have 1920 four cylinder Trac-
tor which is new. We do not care to
carry this over winter and if anyone
is interested they can have same at
practically cost.
DODGE SERVICE STATION ct
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
POULTRY

POULTRY
FOR SALE-Single Comb Buff Leg
horn cockerels, price $3.50 and $3.50
Conrad Monson, Spicer, MINI. $40
FOR SALE-Nice large White Holland
Toms, $500 each. Three white Al
rican guinea hens, $3.50 each Ad-
dress Highland Farm, Bertha Maier,
AtWater, MINI. 1858
FOR Observation-Disclosures
FOR SALE-Corn in shock and 10
tons of hay. Inquire Of Tribune. 865
FOR SALE-Portland cutter, good as
new. Will sell cheap. Jos. Halldin,
700 First St., Willmar. 86l
NEW LONDON SAND and GRAVEL
for Sale, in carload lots. A. P.
Bergeson, Willmar, MINI. Ats
FOR SALE AT BARGAIN-One set Of
double driving harness, made to or
der; one Montana style COW boy rid
ing bride; one pair new neckyoke
straps, snap for someone. H. M.
Burdick, Merchants Hotel, Willmar.
GEL
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
MISCELLANEOUS

MISCEllANEOUS
NO HUNTING Sportsmen will please
take Notice that no hunting il al.
lowed on Conrad Monson's place
South West of Spicer. 814
WANTED get in touch with party
! having $2500 or $4,000 to loan on resi-
dence property now under construc-
ton. Address BUILDER care of
Tribune.
MEL SONS METAL WEATHER Strips
% for doors and windows. Stops raft
ling of windows; keeps out cold air,
saves fuel, make comfort in the
home. u. S. Fuel Administration
recommends them. We also take
* orders for the Pullman all steel sash
balance for old or new windows In
place of weights. Ask for samples.
Leave orders at Tribune Office. 869
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

HOUSES FOR SALE-On the install
ment plan. If interested in buying
. home it will pay you to call at our
Office and get full particulars. An
ders0n Land Co.. Willmar. Mime
sofa. 625
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

FOR SALE-Seven room house and
lot, we'll located. Price $4,000. Will
take $500 cash and give terms on
belance. A. H. Brown 794
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25
The Christmas
Spirit

! N THE grim business OF
and under the spur Of !,
servation pleas wrongly un-
derstood, there is ddnger
this year that something Of
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

WANTED-Yout to list your city prop
erty with US. We have several good
buyers coming in. The Exchange
Land Co., Willmar, MINI. Phone
no. Isl. $40
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1918-12-25

FOR SALE-I have two lots left on
4th St. E. Will sell for a snap ii
taken at once. Inquire 704, 4th St.
East, $50
The daily morning oasis., 1918-05-07
OUR MEN TRAINED
BY RIFLE EXPERTS
SOLDIERS IN TRAINING CAMPS
TAUGHT HOW TO USE AND
CARE FOR WEAPONS.
BRITISH COMMUNAL KITCHENS
They Prove Successful in Saving Food
and Fuel State Councils of De-
fense Will Advise War Risk Claim
ants.

(From Committee on Public Information.)
Washington.-The National army
and many organizations of the Nation
al Guard having been equipped with
the United States rifle, model of 1917
(modified Enfield), it became neces-
sary to devise some plan whereby
troops could be efficiently trained in
the use of this weapon in short time.
A statement authorized by the ord
nance department tells how experts in
shooting, many of them members of
United States teams which won inter-
national shooting matches, were COM
missioned and sent to various camps
to instruct officers and men in shoot
ing and in the operation and care of
the rifle.
In one camp officers under instruc-
ton from these men gave demon
stration in dsmounting. and assem-
bling this rifle while blindfOlded, the
record time being Z. minutes for dis
mounting and % minutes for assem-
bling. There are SO parts to the rifle.
chanics' classes, the mechanics being
hanics' classes, the mechanics being
trained to make repairs to rifles in the
field. Frequently they will have to do
their work at night, when they will
not be allowed to use lights, and there
fore they must be thoroughly trained
in taking down the rifle and putting
In new parts by sense Of touch.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-05-07

Striped satins and taffetas, COM
bined with plain georgette crepe, for
afternoon gowns, are proving them
selyes an unfailing source Of inspira-
don to the designers. Just the many
veriations that can be made in the
arrangement Of stripes gives much
Room for the play Of fancy and for
good management Of lines. Speaking
e stripes, stout women ought to take
nete that they are to be considered
special dispensation Of Providence for
their benefit. The modiste who knows
hew 10 manage them can do wonders
fee her stout patrons.
The pretty afternoon frock shown
In the picture Is Just one more of the
happy combinations Of striped taffeta
sAd plain gcorgette that is different
ftsm any Of the others. The dress is
mestly Of the striped satin and always
IT, stripes run In q diagonal. The
sAtrt 10 disposed of by making 1t plain
y1tA stripes running downward from
left to right. 1t has q three-inch hem,
y net quite ankle length, and for an
sl4sr woman should be made a little
inagsr.
sEhs tunie n Of accordian plated
'Georgstts. with q wide bias border of
- satin. tits. uneven In length ALI
ranAA. TAs bodice 10 very cleverly
The daily morning oasis., 1918-05-07

safe and sane" 10 descriptive of the
eAapss Of hats and the management of
thel4 trimmings this season. Those
wAe buy them in quantities and where
ayisa are originated. tell Us that there
wseo- never fewer bizarre or extrava-
CANT ideas IN millinery than at pres
"a. !. ne task Of the designer is made
1srs difhcult BY this state Of things.
she must contrivs little unusual and
RAexpeeted touches on these matter-of-
net shapes, In order to answer the de-
,maaa fer distinctive and original
;tasAs, wAieA women clamor for in their
M11linsFy.
n Ne thrss hats shown In the group
sAeva, The designers have met and
.syuresme their difficulties. At the top
lsAers - q shape Of black lisNe braid
= ne crown and brim Of black ma
nass that suggests poke bonnet with
- nflsd point at the middle Of the
Aseal We might look for quaint flow
q tslnning and ribbon streamers on
tAis shape, but We and the unexpected
n twe faAs Of japanese aigrette and
islx braid buttons and simulated but
,seaAslss Of braid across the front.
SzAls esmbination Of picturesque shape
.s6l taalsrsd Anish will please the wom-
- wAe = locking fer hat that can
- wssn almost anywhere.
AZ As left sf the picture there is
,1n1AA sAaRs With dsseping hrim faced