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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
lGeveland

Mrs. M. III. Goldsmith spent Satur-
Cay evening and Sunday with Mrs.
Lou BARTLETT.
Miss Emily Denker of Kasata was
a guest of Miss Lucia Hartman Sun
day and Monday.
Mr. md Mrs William Davis enter
tanned the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dickie and daughters, Rosa
and Lizzie at their home, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jaeger of
LIE Sueur Center were callers at the
Charles Cheadle home Sunday
L. j. Lloyd made a business trip
to the cities Saturday. tf-
Mrs. Margaret Block spent the
week end with her son Fred Block
and family at Nicollet.
Mrs William Dickie and son Ray
mond motored to the cities Saturday
returning Sunday. The Misses Irene
and Helen Dickie who have spent the
|past two weeks in the cities and
Mrs. A. e. Green accompanied them
b ome.
Mrs. c. l.. Cheadle and daughter
Nina, Mrs. w. l.. Currier and daugh-
ter, Helen and Mrs. nj. H. Goldsmith
were entertained at six o'clock din
ner Saturday at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Cheadle.
Miss Mary Ballman of lie Sueur
Center visited over Sunday with her
sister Mrs. L. A. Hermel
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Kernel, Mrs. C,
Hermel and the Misses Mary Ball
|f1an and Celia Herlnel motored to
Mankato Sunday.
Rev. J. h. f;hellenberger will hold
SERVICES at the Christian church Sun.
day, July 2S at II a., m.
Miss Hester Rydeen of Kasota was
a guest of Grace Davis over Saturday
land Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Adam Weis of Cor.
dova spent Sunday at the John Weis
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Puffpoff enter.
tanned q large company of friends al
their home Sunday evening.
Frank and Elmo PopWith and sis
ter Emma motored to Gaylord Sat
urday and spent tie day visiting rela-
tives.
Mrs, w. A. Martin is spending The
4 a. ~. a
lweek with Minneapolis relatives
MI. and Mrs. Joseph Ponwith, Jr.
entertained the following at their
home Sunday: Joseph Ponwith, ST..
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H.. Ponwith and, sons
Albert and Elmo. Mr.. and Mrs. Hen.
ry Korn and Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Korn.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K Shellenbergel
motored Saturday from Nebraska ant
are guests of the latter's BROTHER e
E. Thomas and family.
o. L. Ransom and family were en-
tertained Sunday at the home Of e
E. Smith sr,;ri,
| Mr.! and Mrs, John Peach return
ed Thursday from a several weeks
visit with relatives, at Dent, Mimi
Shadrick Hartman } of ,Janesvill,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
land Mrs. William Hartman. He left
Tuesday. for service, n !, a1rgg 1,4.
| /, Nj" and Mrs. Frank Everett ard sol
Forrest. spent Sunday at the Groves
Young home. qo5r! Jesjbft sa8lira
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hartman en-.
'tertained at their home Sunday Mr.
and Mrs. e. T. Kramer and famil,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Park .EYerett.,deI +,
ZEE Dolford Hdbson of, Mankato-
"a few days the past week at the home
of his uncle, =. j. Kramer| G.y1g y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
HOT WEATHER RULES
FOR THE WORK HORSES

First. Load lightly, and drive
slowly.
Two. Stop in the shade if pos
sible'
Third. Water your horse as often
as possible So long as horse is
working, water in small quantities
will not hurt him. But let him.
drink only few swallows if he is
going to stand still Do not fail to
water him at night after he has
eaten his hay.
Four. When he comes in after
work, sponge off the harness marks
and sweat, his eyes, his nose and
mouth, and the dock. Wash his feet
but not his legs.
Five. If the thermometer is sew
enty-fiye degrees or higher, wipe
him all over with a damp sponge, us
ing vinegar water if possible. Do
rot wash the horse at night.
Six. Saturday night, give bran
mash, lukewaIm; and add a table
spoonful of saltpetre.
Seven. Do not use horse hat, un-
less it is a canopy top hat. The pr
binary bel-sbaped hat does more
harm than good.
. Eight. A sponge on top of the
head, or even a cloth, is good if Kept
wet. If dry it is worse than moth
ing.
Nine. If the horse is overcome by
heat, get him into the shade, re-
move harness and bride, wash out
his mouth, sponge him all over,
shower his legs, and give him two
ounces of aromatic spirits of am
monia, or two ounces of sweet spirits
of nitre, i'll pint of water; or give
him pint of coffee warm. Cool his
head at once, using cold water, or, if
necessary, chopped ice, wrapped in
Ia cloth. H. ~ | itaaistd nc. ~ 2
Ten. If the horse is off his feed,
try. him with two quarts of +'oats
end add "a little SALT Of :" Sugar. T'6r
give him tmeal cruel Or barley, wa
ter to drink ''ss'f'''. 5''e/t
Eleven. Watch your h6rse.e IF lie
stops sweating suddenly, or if lie
,breatlles short and dui lR.9. or If Vhig
ears ,dEoop, orfif lie fstal.ds With his
legs braced1 sideways, he Is iA Gam
ger Of a heat orF stf stroke and
needs attention at loncem li99d eeh
Twelve If it Isl so hot that.dthc
horse sweats in the stable attinigilt,
ktie him outside,R With Bedding under
him. Unless heocools Off during sthe
night, he cannotN we'll stand the next
days heat. i,Htdpo9 8ToniN h9Ge
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
feed good surely will starve at a ho-

feed good surely will starve at no.
tel
Il had letter from Fred, he said he
had a very nice visit at the shop, |
suppose the boys like to hear about
army life, we like it left, right, left
right. 1, 2, 8, A." it would make you
laugh to see us.
: Well it's getting late so I'll close
for this time. Hello to everybody at
the shop. Drop line once in awhile.
Sincerely, AloysiOus J. Kacholmyer,
Company G 342nd Infantry, Camp
Grant, Rockford, Ill.
Mr.. Kachelmyer was formerly en-
ployed at the Mayer Bros factory
He has three brothers in the service.
Two of these are former employees of
Mayer Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES
William n. Wilson The Father Of
Mrs. c. o. Daley.


Mrs. c. o. Daley.
William HI. Wilson, seventy six
years old and veteran of the Civil
war, died at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. O. Daley, 406 Warren
street last night. Mr.. Wilson had
been failing in health for the greater
part of the past year and death was
caused by general breakdown. He
was formerly a resident of Wisconsin
and when young man served
through the Civil war with the First
Wisconsin Heavy artillery.
I During the past few years Mr.. Will
son made his home at Lynnhaven,
Florida, Last May he was taI-en ILL.,
willie visiting at Owatonna and his
daughter brought her father and
mother to this city where they have
remained since that tire.
"a Deceased is survived bv the widow
and by three children. Harry Wilson
of Owatonna; Alice Wilson, who is a
teacher in South ST Paul and Mrs
&c. o. Daley of this city.
The funeral will be held at Ovation
ma on Thursday afternoon Of this
week
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26

victions in the face of the most for
midable resistance.
The Mems Quartet, composed of
Evan Hughes, Glen Shoemaker, j. j.
Monteith and Hosea Harmer, gave
two selections, one in reply to an en-
core, and Miss Beatrice Troend'e of
Mapleton sang a number of selec-
tons Miss Troendle was applauded
and obliged. to respond to an encore
three times. Her singing was one
Iof the pleasing numbers of the even
ing.
At tho close of the program the
Second regiment band played the Star
Spangled Banner while the audience
remained standing and the officers
stood at salute. During the remaind-
er of the evening an informal recep-
ton was held. Dancing was enjoyed,
music being furnished by the San
don orchestra and frappe was served
by the ,refreshment committee. The
armory had been beautifully decorat-
ed with flags and bunting and with
the company officers in full uniform
presented pleasing patriotic scene.
w. H. Andersen had charge of the
decorations. J. A. Schell was in
, charge of the reception.
General Rhinow arrived in Manka-
to late yesterday afternoon, having
made the trip from ST. Paul. He
was attended by his wife and expect
ed to return to the state capital to-
day.
Mankato was the home of two COL
onels Of The old Minnesota national
guard-Colonel George Mead and Col
onel C. e. Johnson. Colonel Mead is
a Civil and Spanish American war
veteran and Colonel Johnson was in
| the Spanish American war Mankato
always has been fortunate in being
! the home of many men who wore
military titles with becoming dignity
The committee, appointed jointly
| from the Commercial club and the
home guards, in charge of the events
last night was composed of: l. B.
| Fisher, chairman; j. J. Monteith, M
F.. Sullivan, ]. c. NARROW and ]. A.
Schell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
Case Was Continued.

Several motions were heard before
Judge w. l.. Comstock in the district
court this morning The case OF G. i.
Harbo versus Cynthia b. Harbo was
continued until later, due to the fact
that Mr.. Harbo is i'll and was unable
to be present for the case. Other mo-
tons were also continued.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
Iowa Couple Married Here.

Arthur E. Anderson and Bertha Ell
man, both of Swea City, Kossuth coun-
ty, Iowa, were married by Judge Evan
Hughes at the court house this morn
ing. The couple took out a marriage
license at the office of the clerk of
court and were married before leav-
ing the building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
Charles o. Merica Dies.

UNITED Press Dispatch.]
Kendallville, Indiana, July "a
Charles o. Merica, formerly superin-
tendent of the Redwing training
school, died today at Kendallyille, Ind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26
Six New American Divisions.

Washington, July 24.-Outlining the
war program, General March stated
today that six new divisions of men
for the national army would be formed
during this fall. =
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-07-26

tsq american Casualty List.n G 80
ID Washington, July 24rTGepfra1 Per-,
shing announced 10S casualties to
the war department today.
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The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

With the Preach Armies, June g. Fighting their way along the NTarne the Germans have: reached a point to the west of Cha teau Thierry. The French hold t2e a estern portion of the city.
 On the eastern side of the Cham paigne salient the Germans sue cee1et in crossing hte Rheims Do"' mans road a short distance south of Clizy. yialasne and Ivellenten- tardpois.
 From every point along the 6O mile battle front between Rheims and Soissons streams of refugees are uouring down the roads leading 10 the central portion of France.
 Repeated and determined at tempts yesterday afternoon by the Germans to cross the Marne river have met with q vigorous resistance, ana atter battling for 8 number ot hou1s the enemy troops making the attempt retired from the river bank.
 The American troops are reaching useful positions in the battle are; and these troops display q most ar dent desire to share in the present great battle with their EuOrpean comrades.
 The British and French troops are still holding Rheims although the Germans continue to develop their drive down the Andre valley in an effort to encircle the fifty from the southwest. The battle is reported this morning to be progressing over 75 mile front extending from itoeIns to Noyon-
 Late reports received today at headquarters state that on the Marne the French are stili solidly holding bridgehead passage across the Marne. As a reult of this deter mined resistance the enemy have apparently withdrawn from the edge of the river Dank back onto the plateau above the river valley where they are now seeking to advance to the westward.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
BLUM MONEY <.
 GOESS ID GOVT

Seattle, June 3. - The sum or s7,5Oo cash, along with other en- eu.< alien property, has been seized as enemy alien property which was left by Samuel Blum to Cora Blum of Berlin. ,sSi 1
 This money was left by Bum by the temrs of a will which ha had executed just prior to his dsath' ard was disclosed at the time his wir was entered for probate. In accordance with the action of the g ,vernment in seizing alien enemy property in King county this was among the list of property seized. T1
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

New York, June S.-Reports Wer' received in this city early this morn ing that a German submarine last night and early this morning had sunk one steamship and two steam schooners and several other vessels off the coast of New Jersey.
 One reoprt that was received stated that fifteen vessels had been torredoed.
 The reports caused the widest excitement all along the Atlantic coast towns and seaports.
 The crew. of the sailing ship Ed ward H. Cole, which as torpedoed by a German submarine Sunday af- ternnon while 75 miles off the coast os New Jersey, almost directly off from Highland have been landed,
 They state that the vessel was sunk shortly after they were no titled to lower away the life boats.
 By authority of the government the departure of all ships from Atlantic ports was barred this morn ing.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

Washington, June 3. - Members of the Senate Military committee held a conference with the war de- partment and were told by General March. acting chief of staff, that the opinion here is that the Ger man have reached their objective on the Marne, and that they will prob sbly now dig in and prepare for their drive upon Paris which vii cg made at some later date.
 The senators were told by Genera March that with the Germans within forty tive miles of Paris the Eitua- ton Is very serious and they were advised of the dangers that con fronted the Allies.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
FRENCH HOLD SOLID IN MARNE. FRONT
 PREVENTING ENEMY CROSSING RIVER
.ENEMEy ADVANCES ID RIVER
 BUI FAIL ID EFFECT CROSSING

the northern bank of the Marne between Charteves and Joulgonne, and now stand, up on the battle fiel where they were defeated de- cislyely in september. 1914.
 The French made counter at tacks on the Germans in the re zion Of Soissons and drove back masses of the enemy troops, and by attacks on a line between Chaudun and, Veerzy gained ground every where, taking several hundred pris- oners.
 The German line stretches out over 13 miles alcng the Marne but the enemy Is not strong in numbers and at no one place has he effected , crossing of the river.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

Paris, Sunday.-The French war office today announced that the Germans continue to exert a trem- eudous pressure against the Allied line along the AiSne and Marne front, striving desperately to widen their salient while at the same time pushing forward On the NsGne river. They have reached
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

Belfast, Monday. - Twelve ships ont of fishing fleet of forty vessels Were sunk yesterday by a German submarine operating off the coast of Ireland. The commane CT of the submarine ordered the fishermen to take to their boat and row ashore. After this was done the twelve craft Were sunk. No lives were lost.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

seattle, June 3.-Chairman Fades of the Alaska Railway Commission arrived in this city Sunday morn ing from Washington enroute to his headquarters at Anchorage. He will sail from this city on one of the first ships leaving for South western Alaska.
 In speaking of the prospects I the seasons work, Chairman Fade:
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

New York, Monday.-Ln an ad dress made by Rear Admiral Albert GleaVes of the United States navy last night he said that the United States has a large number of first clnss battleships preparing side by siae with the huge battleships of Great Britain for an engagement on the high seas which Is expected to occur at any time with the German, fleet.
 T am going beyond the border lines of secrecy" said Admiral
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

Washington, June 3.-The re- ports thus far received by the Unit eG States Navy department say so far that no lives have been lost through the operations of the sub marine on the Atlantic coast. The CT ews of three vessels that were tor pedoed forty miles off Barnegat, New Jersey were rescued by the steamship Bristol.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
GERMAN SUBMARINES SINK MANY AMERICAN SHIPS
 OFF JERSEY COAST

New York, Monday. - Word ha! been received here this afternoon that the steamer Caroline, with 250 passengers on board was being shelled by a submarine. The report was received by the New York and Porto Rico Steamship company, who own the ship mentioned.
 The Caroline is enroute here from Porto Rico.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
BRITISH l LOSSES FOR MAY ARE
 HEAVY

London, June 3.-The British casualties for the month of May was made public today by the war office and the total number of casualties to British troops is given at 166,OO0. 'sE (
 The total number of facilities is given at 22,000.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
BELIEVES WORK ON GOVERNMENT
 RAIL ROAD WILL BE CONTINUED

stated that he believed that the appropriation asked for the con tinuance of the work O nthe Alaska railroad would pass congress within the next two weeks, and that the construction work on the govern ment railroad would be limited only by the number of availale men now in the district.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
SWEDEN TURNS OVER MANY
 SHIPS TO UNITED STATES

Washington, June 3.-A deal was cousummated Saturday whereby Sweden turned over to the United States four hundred thousand tons of shipping. The terms of the transfer were strictly a commercial agreement.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

London, June 9. - A correspond ent os the wireless press today wire lesseG that although the fighting has been severe on the Aisne front, particularly between the Oise and the Marne rivers there had been no pronounced change in the situ- ati3u. The main pressure of the enemy is still directed westward where he is still trying to widen his Hanks in the direction of the forest ct YillerS Cotterems.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
WOMEN TRANIPLED
 UNDER FOOT IN SCARE

Mannheim, Germany, Monday. - Fignteen women were trampled to death in a factory here as & result of a false alarm sent out that Brit ish aeroplanes were making a raid on the city.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
BRITISH AND AMERICAN SEA FIGHTERS
 PREPARING FUR COMBAT WITH HUNS
AMERICAN EMPHASIZES ARE
 GIVEN TIE POSTS 0F HONOR

Gleaves, "when I say that a few days ago there came the alarm to the heads of the British navy that German battleships were about to come out for the long expected en- gagement on the high seas. am in possession of informatoin in which 1t is stated definitely that the British navy heads have given first class American battleships tho posts of honor in the preparation for the attack"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
HUN GROWN PRINCE NOW GRAND COMMANDER

Amsterdam, June 3.-Emperor William bestowed upon the Grown Prince the title of Grand Commando CT oT the House of Hohenzollern Saturday afternoon
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03

MT. and Mrs. Brazen were depart Ing passengers on the Princess last night. MT. Brazen has been con necteG with the w. P. clerical force for several months past.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-06-03
BIG GUN STILL
 BOMBS FRENCH CAPITAL

Paris, Monday. - The long range bombardment of this city by the Germans was resumed this morning. The largest number of casualties in any one day day due to the pom bardment of the long range gun was last Thursday when eighteen persons We're either killed or se- vereIy wounded.