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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22

Petrograd, February 20.-An at
tempt was made to assassinate Mi
chaeI Rodzianko, former chairman Of
the state duma. His coachman was
slightly wounded. A hundred arrests
were made in connection with the plot
to kidnap NikoIai Lenine
London, February 20.-Germany's
new war against Russia apparently is
not popular with the German or Aus.
tran people, according to comment in
the press OF both countries. When
the Brest- Litovsk negotiations closed
all talk in Germany was of peace. The
school children were given holiday,
bells rang, and the public proclaimed
peace with Ukraine as general peace.
Amsterdam, February 2O-Dr. Won
kuelhmann, German foreign minister,
addressing the reichstag, said: ave
cannot longer believe in the pacific In
tentions Of Russia and must see that
peace and order prevail in the occu-
pied regions"
Petrograd, Russia, February 20.-
rehabilitation of the Russian army
and fleet has been stopped. There is
an sevidzst DISCRIMINATION OF, the part
of the authorities to fight.
Petrosrad, Russia, February PA
wireless message from Prince Leopold,
directing the German advance, was
overheard here by Russian instru-
n1ent. He said the object of the Ger
mans was not annexation Of territory,
but to re- establish order In the bor-
der localities of Russia. He said Ger.
man occupation alone would re-estab-
!isF, order. He said the Russian prop
uganda of anarchy was affecting the
Teutonic people, and disposing them
to words ard acts of defiance towards
their own authorities.
London, Eng, February 20.-Fer-iun
Minister Trotsky of the .boIsheyiki
governnc"' alid in a. address to the
Pan Soviet Cows. asst Thursday
that the ce-r--- - 7nent had re-
duced its DOR indemnify Of
81, 1000 100000 o: s. $4,000, 600
Can't Accent @;~r .''tre ~, .tiire,ess
UNITED Press Dispatcl.J
London. Ing, F7bruar 20 Gem
eral Hoffman. representative of the
military party IF Germany 1T. the
BrestLitovsk peace conference, has
wild to the bolsbeviki government
Headquarters that he canno' accept
the signature of the treaty of peace
by wireless. He says he rust have
positive proof that the signatures of
Lcnine and Trotsky are genuine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
LEADERSHIP IN THE WAR
That Is What America Is Taking;
Is St0reh0use For the
Allies
ROBERT J. BENDER.

Washington, February 20.-America
is destined TO AXE an increasing lead
ership in the war II viii be rem en-
bered that Premier Lloyd George re-
Gently stated that The formation of
the Versailles supreme war council
was the result of an American letter
America is becoming more and more
important as the grea+ store-house OF
the allies. President Wilson hos con-
urged uniformity in the con-
trcl of the movements CT the allied
armies.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
SLEEPY EYE GIRL DIES
Miss Edith VI. vollmer Passed
Away Monday Afternoon
In This City

Miss Edith M. Vollmer, who at
tended school in Mankato, died at one
of the local hospitals Monday after
noon, aged twenty-three years. She
was spent in shipping material for
George Vollmer of Sleepy Eye, who
were in the city to be with their
daughter during her serious illness.
The remains were sent to Sleepy Eye
last evening, and funeral services
were held there today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
GRAIN PRICE OPINIONS
They Must Not Be Sent Over
Wires Until April 1, Board
Ruled

Chicago, February 20.-The opini-
ons of experts on the probable course
of the prices of grains. in the dis
senination of which over leased wires
brokers' spend many thousands, must
not be sent cut until April 1, the board
of trade ruled today The purpose of
the ruling is said to be to discourage
miscellaneous speculation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
DEATH MISS MAE SNOW
She Was Long Prominent In
Educational Affairs In
Minneapolis

Mae Snow, member of the Mime
apolis board OF education for the last
seven years, and before that a
teacher in the public schools for
sixteen years, died early yesterday
near Northfield, Mimi. on a Rock
Island train bound for Minneapolis.
Death was due to cerebral menini-
gifts, which attacked Miss Snow last
night shortly after she boarded the
train at Cedar Rapids. The attack
proved fatal in a few hours.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
LOYAL Germans 70 Meet

Wells, Mimi, February 20.-A SER
les of loyalty meetings to appeal
directly to the Germans of Faribault
county is being planned. The first
will be held in Minnesota Lake on
February %. the second in Wells on
the 26th, and the third in Kiester on
February 81 The meetings will be
addressed by Germans and the Ger
man language will be used.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Agrees With Wilson Program.

limited Press Disps1 tch.1
Rome, Italy, February 20.-Foreign
Minister mons has taken position
in favor of President Wilson's peace
program of no annexations. He re-
marks that the Italians are divided
into two great parties on the subject
of peace. One takes the position that
Austria must be disintegrated The
other is against territorial gains any.
where
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Storm Broke in CONGRESS.

Washington, February 20. = The
storm that was expected to break in
congress over the bill giving the ad-
ministration greater powers of con-
troll over the railroads broke today.
Senator Underwood made speech
declaring that while the bows are at
the front to fight to make the world
safe for democracy, democracy must
be taken care Of at home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
NO ACTION ON SALOONS
Neither Did Safety CT mmission
Take Up Matter of Free
= Lunches
limited Press oispatch.l

Washington, February 20.-The
Minnesota Public Safety commission
has taken up the question of closing
the high schools and colleges of the
state on April l in order to allow
more time for farm work on the part
of the pupils. No action was taken at
yesterdays meeting on the petition
for the closing of saloons while the
soldiers are leaving the state for
camp. nor was any action taken to
ban the free lunch counters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Flour Is Communicated.

[ M
Minneapolis, Mimi, February 20
An order from the federal govern
ment has for the present comman-
Geered tho entire outrut OF the Min
neapolis fcrr mills for shipment to
the allies A special train left today
with large consignment of flour for
export.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Aided BY American Red Cross.
Associated Press Dispatch.

IASSUCIdl0U I'TeSS DISpdICn.
London, February 20-The Ameri-
can Red Cross has given $4,000 to
establish eight maternity and child
welfare centers in England, two in
London and the others in six large
industrial cities. The new institu-
tons are to be known as the "Ameri-
can Red Cross Child Welfare Cen
terS"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Lecture at EacIe Lake.

J. A. Brock will lecture in the Morse
hall at Eagle Lake tomorrow at p
M, under Herbert Hoover's admin
istration. His subject will be, Gen
eral Farming and speciality on the
Raising of Beets"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Railroad Control Bill.

IUHIleu FTeSS DISpatch.I
Washington, February 20-An eff
fort will lie made to rush through the
railroad control bill this week. 1t is
believed that it can be brought to
vote by Thursday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
START LUTHERAN DRIVE.
Campaign To Raise Big Sum
For Men Who Are With
Coi0rs
Associated oress Disnatch I

LAsSOcIatcd -0Ff1sS IISllatcn.
New York, February 20-The Lu-
theran church of America through an
army of 10000 workers, today started
a nationwide campaign to raise a
war service fund of $4,000 for the
benefit of 100000 Lutherans with the
cOlors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
DID NOT DROP BOMBS
German Aeroplane Made Swoop
Near An American Field
Hospital
IIJnited Press I,lsnatcb !

With the American Armies in
France, February 20.-A German
aeroplane, which was twice driven
away from the American lines yes
terday, returned and made a swoop
near one of the American field hospi-
tails, but did not drop any bombs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
SOCIALISTS ARRANGING
. BIG STRIKE IN GERMANY
WaIkout From the Munitions
Factories to Begin On
March First
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]

London, February 20.-The Ger
man Independent socialists are ar
ranging for demonstrative strike in
the munitions factories of the empire
beginning March l, according to an
Amsterdam dispatch.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
LOSS OF AN AVIATOR
Ten Enemy Planes Attacked
Ship Which Sturtevant Was
Operating
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. /

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, February 20-The
American seaplane in which Ensign
Sturtevant was lost is claimed by the
Germans to have been shot down in
flames, Rear Admiral Sims reports.
Apparently ten enemy planes attack
ed it, he says.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Americans HELPING French.

UNITED Press Dispatchl
Paris, France, February 20.-Heavy
cannonading is reported in the region
iof Butte de Mesnill. Here the Amer
'icans are helping the French.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Talk On Sugar Heets..

]. A. Brock, representative of the
sugar division of the United States
food administration of Washington, D.
c.. addressed a meeting of farmers In
the basement auditorium of the State
bank building this afternoon on sugar
beets, Z. Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Paid Heavy Fine.

Albert Jorgenson, the young man
convicted the other day in the munich
pal court of furnishing liquor to a
minor, has paid his fine, amounting to
$53.65.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
Fire Denarfment caIIed

Fire Department Called.
The fire department was called late
yesterday afternoon On account of a
chimney fire at the residence of w.
G. Bienapf, 72O North Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
TAKERS OF PEACE
RENEW THE FIGHT
Again Germans Open Up
Batteries On Troubled
Russia
Won Kuelhmann Tells the
Reichstag Order Must Be
Restored
Teutons Have Cut Indemnity
Figure, So 1t Is Now
Reported

Berlin, February 20.-The Germans
advanced to Northeast and Eastern
Dvinsk, it was announced.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22

Petrograd, Russia, February 20.-
GENERALIZATION of the Russian army
and fleet has been stopped. There is
AN sevidznt determination on the part
of the authorities to fight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
DO THE RIGHT THING.

Beginning next Wednesday, the fl
nance committee in charge OF the ar
rangements for the aviation camp will
conduct a campaign to raise eleven
thousand dollars among the citizens
of Americas.
The expense of securing the camp
amounts to about thirty-one thousand
dollars. So far number of citizens
have generously contributed eleven
thousand and the city has given nine
thousand he remainder must be
subscribed at once.
1t is not to be expected that Ameri-
Gus could land an asset of this size
without mourning some expense In
the nature of things. various obliga-
tions had to be made. And it is clear
ly up to the people, who will be bene-
fitted, directly or indirectly, in the
long run, to bear the burden. Proper
tionately it will not amount to much.
The total amount should be raised in
one days canvass.
The aviation camp will eventually
be of some material value to every
citizen of Americas and of Sumter
county. 1t will make bigger Ameri-
Gus and bigger county. 1t is prize
of the finest kind, and none of us
should demur in the slightest at hav-
ing to do our BIZ" toward getting it.
Meet the committee at your door,
and don't wait for them to ask how
much you'll subscribe.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

Over 1000 seed Holsters have been
liberated along the Maine coast recent
ly, and an additional 1000 are ready
as soon as the authorization Of the
commission of sea and shore fisheries
is obtained for their liberation, says
the Fishing Gazette. Every one Of
these has been marked and as they are
the property of the state of Maine, 1t
win be necessary for all lobster fisher
men who may gather them In their
traps to release them or stand the pen
atty of $50 fine which was provided
In new law enacted at the last ses-
sion Of the Maine legislature. The l.
600 female Holsters that were lib
Grated recently were the first to be
given the special marking, a small hole
having been punched through the mid
die flipper. and those later to be re-
leased viii have the same marking.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
Harris and the President.

The Griffin News and Sun says:
The report circulated that William
J. Harris, whose candidacy for the
United States Senate has been en-
Enthusiastically received and heartily
Endorsed throughout the state, was
out of harmony with and would not
support President Wilson has been
settled once and for all.
Those who keep abreast of the times
and know what is going on in the
national capitol knew that Mr. Harris
and President Wilson were on the
best OF terms and the reports of de-
signing politicians to injure Mr. Har-
ris and discredit him with the peo-
pie did not have the desired effect,
but to satisfy himself about the mat
ter Franc Mangum, editor of the
Americus Times Recorder, wrote the
president personal letter and received
reply from Mr.. Wilson saying that
he enjoys delightful friendship with
Mr. Harris and that he is regarded as
one of the most loyal supporters of
the administration.
The president was written concern
ing the poll of the senatorial situation
taken by the Times-Recorder some
tome ago and told of how the people
of Georgia were anxious to concentrate
their support on one man for the pur-
pose of defeating Senator Hardwick.
He was asked if Mr.. Harris was a
supporter Of the administration and if
there was any truth in the circulated
report that he had not been loyal at
all times to both the president and the
administration.
The president was much impressed
with the showing made by Mr.. Harris
in the Times Recorders poll. He stat
ed that he and Mr.. Harris were per-
sonally and officially on most agree
able and intimate terms, which leaves
no doubt in the minds of the people
that Mr.. Harris is his choice for the
United Safes Senate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
COMMONSENSE AT LAST.

Commonsense has at least found
foothold in the department control
ling the fuel consumption of the coun-
try, with the result that "Heatless
Mondays" for the Southern states have
been eliminated.
There yet seems to be some doubt
whether the abandonment of the pro.
gram should take effect tomorrow, or
tomorrow week, but certain it is that
the observance of a general closing
plan in Georgia tomorrow will be more
the exception than the rule.
Reports from Atlanta, Savannah and
Macon are to the effect that the stores
in those cities will remain open and
do business as usual. That being true,
the stores in Americas are entitled to
the same privilege, and so far as is
known. will exercise the same.
If tomorrow should be another balmy
day, like yesterday, when the burning
of fuel would be ridiculous, it would
be absurd for any store to close up.
Yet, under the original drastic order.
such closing would be mandatory.
The closing order unquestionably
did some good, relieving freight con-
gestion and causing a reduction in the
amount Of fuel consumed. But it were
preposterous to insist on its applica-
ton in the Southern states Hnder pres
ent conditions. We therefore say that
commonsense has finally prevailed in
DR.. Garfields department
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
A COLUMN or CLIPPINGS
Harris Is The Man.

President Wilson has given the Hon
w. ]. Harris his Endorsement for that
United States Senatorship. That ought
to sound like a very strong voice in
the ears of the Georgia Democracy
Earris is the man and we are quite
sure the people of the state will agree
on this in ample time-Brunswicl
News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
THE END OF HIGH LIVING.

Americans have been the highest
livers of all civilized peoples.
Not since the epicurean days of the
olden Romans have any people lived SO
well and eaten so much
Nothing was too good for Lucullus,
and while only one real Lucullus by
name Rome had a thousand by dispo-
sition.
The American LuculIus tribe has
flourished and grown more numerous
every year-likewise more fastidious,
more extravagant. more wastefuI,
harder to please.
Even those in moderate circum
stances have been wont to initiate
others with the means to lavish on
their appetites. The consequence has
been that in homes where some man
ner Of economy should have been
practiced there has been super
abundance.
1t is undoubtedly true that we eat
too much, and it is even greater
variety that we put on our tables a
great deal more than is Necessary.
The left-overs from the average
table would generously supply another
family.
The lessons of the war will teach
thrift in our eating as well as in our
expenditures. We are going to live
more cheaply henceforth. We are go
ing to eat less, and we are going to
abolish the nor-essentials
Nowhere else has the dessert custom
obtained such a hold as in this coun
try. Often as much is spent on the
fruits, ices, cakes and other swee
delicacies as on the entire preceding
menu.
Already the desserts have beer
largely eliminated. The sugar search
ty brought that about. Now The
difficulty of obtaining -four will operate
to further limit them. EVENTUAL!
dessert will be a rarity, instead of Z
habit.
And so on through the rest of the
menu. Where we used to have tw(
or three meats We will be satisfied
with one. Where several breads wer,
served, one will suffice, and it viii
seldom be wheat bread. either.
For at least the duration of the war
corn will be the STAFF Of life. for the
United States, for the north and west
and east as well as in the south-ex-
cept in the homes of those families
who raised their OWE wheat.
1t is entirely possible. of course
that once the war is over, and the
spell is broken, Americans will in
dulge in wild orgy of gastronomic
dissipation. But it is more than like
ly that the lessons taught by the war
will sink SO deeply that it will be-
come national trait for rs to cease
living highly.
At any rate. that is a consummation
devoutly to be wished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
1t Is Laaghabie.

1t is real laughable to see lady
with skirt sawed off half way to her
knees walking down the streets on a
rainy day holding that same skirt
three inches higher because OF said
rain. Now the question is, what is
she trying to do Sometimes the
hose are cotton, too.-Bainbridge Post
Searchlight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
Tried To OuttaIk Him.

The man that tried to create the
impression that William J. Harris
would not run for the Senate was
quickly placed in the Annanias cdub.
There are some few that would give
lung and an arm to believe that,
and two of each to be able to tell
it.-Bainbridge Post-searchlight
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
SIGNiFICANT!


ical marplotters, who are trying tc
retain the life-and-death clutch they
have always hal on Georgia politics
recently sought to fnyeigle Hon Pleas
ant Stovall, editor of the Savannah
Press and united States minister to
Switzerland, into the Georgia sena
torial race.
They did this in an ATTEMPT to EN-
barrass Hon William J. Harris, who
is going to run and who is concydedly
the popular choice as candidate tc
oppose Hardwick.
Mr. Stoyall evidently did not take the
situation seriously, seeing through
their political camoufage. At any rate
he has spoken, and what he has said is
decidedly significant.
1t is the first utterance of the -sa-
vannah Press in favor of any candi-
date for the Senate, and coming on
the heels of the smooth effort to en-
broil MIR. Stovall in the campaign, it
carries weight Here is what The
Press said:
William J. Harris seems to be
the man the people want 10 send to
the United States senate. And the
people usually do what they want
to do.
That's all it said, but that's quite
enough!
incidentally, this expression from
the Savannah Press now gives Mr.
Harris the support of the following
daily papers;
ayannah-Morning News.
Savannah-Press.
Macon,-News.
Macon.-Telegraph.
/ Brunswick-News.
Brunswick-Banner.
Rome-TribuneH Herald.
: Athens.-Banner
! Columbus. -Enquirer-Sun.
! COlumbus.-Ledger.
Albany. Herald
ACCOMPLISHMENTS Enterprise.
ThOmasville-Pres
Waycross -Journal-H Herald.
! Dublin.-CourierHerald
Quitman.-Free Press.
Cordele-Dispatch.
TiftoR-Gazette.
| Americas. Times Recorder.
The only daily papers that have not
declared for Mr. Harris have not en-
dorsed anybody. They are:
| Atlanta Constitution, Journal
Georgian; Augusta-Herald, Chroni-
Gle; Athens-Herald; Moultrie-Ob.
server.
Not in the memory of the present
/ generation has any candidate for any
public office in Georgia had such a
splendid endorsement.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

TIE young fellows Ia the good old
days. used to want the girls to hold
the reins. Some. wanted EN- to play
the piano. Later On they taught EN-
to run the automobile Now they
feea Just as. safe in stealisg kiss if
she as busy with pair Of knitting
needles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

A woman is sometimes criticized
for doing things wAea her husband
il. out of tQwR that she wouldn't do
VIXEN he is here. The which goes
to grove what we've always contend
"a that not only will mice play when
tie cats away but the cats will also
sport little when the mice are absent.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
We Haven't Done 4 Thing.

The Pearson Tribune raps at our
friend, the editor of The Americas
Times-Recorder. Wonder what those
boys are making faces about. Don't
do it, boys, it takes up too much time,
cambridge Post-Searchlight.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10
WHY Didn't You Warn Us.

The editor of the Americas Times
Recorder has got himself into trouble
with soma of the wearers of short
skirts. We've been expecting some
thing like this for some time.-Dalton
Citizen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

I'VE. have never seen q skirt so
short bat what it could, be shorter, =
says the Columbus EnquirerSun.
Tnat's where we differ We have
never seen one so long but what it
could be shorter.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

Where are really some original and
appreciative psap,e in the world One
is the lady WHO called UP to say that
her paper had come. We just love
such subscribers,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

It is queer that the young ladies
should complain of the new corn
dishes. We thought chickens were
fond OF corn.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-02-10

We would like to inquire if it is
possible for people to get closely ao-
quainted over the telephone?