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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Pencils In Japan.

An unthought;of result of the war
has been the creation of a lead-pencil
industry in Japan. In 1911 Japan Inn,
ported 65,000,000 pencils, most of
which came from America and Ger
many. But with the opening Of the
European conflict German sources Of;
supply were cut off and native manu-,
facturers, who had been producings
only In comparatively small quantitles,1
seized their opportunity and made the
most Of it. In 1914 Japan exported:
over nine million pencils and in 1915:
the number had increased to 168,OO0,.
600. There is strong indication, OBJ;
serves writer, that many of the mar.
kets won by the Orientals will he held
by them after the war, for they have
the advantage Of very cheap labor.
Most Of the lead which they use is.
imported from India and this country.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
VOICES MUST BE PLEASANT
Hospital Nurses Undergo Course Of
Training in Some Institutions to
Cultivate Refined Speech.

IF the success or failure of a physi-s
<ian is, In some cases as least, deter.
mined by his tongue, how much more
important is this matter of speech to-
the nurse, who must be constantly with
the patient, and whose every look and
gesture are watched-targets for critf-
cism, silent or open." writes DR.. Irving
w. Voorhees, In the Nurse. 1T is said
that in some hospitals this question,
of refined, pleasing speech has become
q part of the nurses course Of train
ing, and that she is demerited for dis,
regard Of the principles as set forth
by her teachers. Although I have no
personal knowledge of these hospitals,
it is certainly a consummation devout-i
ly to be wished that every one who
comes into the sick room should know
how to speak softly and agreeably."
Doctor Voorhees, says European na.ii
tons realize the Importance of the
nurses voice and insist upon it far.
more than we do. And any woman
who plans to become hospital nurse
and has not pleasing voice already;
should start at once to cultivate one.
The sick are very sensitive to voices &
the blind are especially affected BY
harsh voices, so much so that some
wealthy blind men will not permit a.
person whose voice is not pleasant to
come near them.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
CUSHING

Jan. 9.-Elmer and Andres johnson
spent the past week visiting their
brother, Willie, at Fargo, N. D.
Mrs. R. A. Nygaard visited at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F. Kearfott at Little Falls, Wednesday
and Thursday.
Services will be held in the Luther
an church Sunday, Jan. 20, at $3.50 p.
m. Everybody welcome.
John Larson and Carl Lundwall, who
have been employed up north the past
few months, arrived home last week.
The Ladies Aid of the Lutheran
church of Cushing will meet onday,
Jan. 81, at $3.50 p. m. Everybody in
vited to attend.
Matlyn Wilson arrived home last
week from the northern part Of the
state, where he has been employed the
past few months.
Francis Lundwa1l and Charlie Nord-
lund went to Backus Monday, where
they will seek employment.
The school in district No. Ill start
ed Monday in the new school building,
with very good attendance.
A number Of young folks from here
attended the dance at Lincoln Satur-
day evening.
Alfred Oberg Of Backus spent a
few days here last week visiting with
old time friends.
G. J. Beto sawed wood for the farm
ers west Of town the first Of the week.
VIM. Herman has purchased new
gasoline engine.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Cactus Candy.

Louisiana sugar cane planters have
evolved a plan for manufacturing
candy from the spineless cactus. In
the process the peel of the plant is
removed, dipped into hot molasses
md coated with granulated or pow
aered sugar. The result is confec-
lion Of rich and delicious flavor.
So successful have been the expert
ments with the new sweet that cane
planters are now growing cactus.
which formerly was utilized, when
used at all, for cattle fodder. Planters
can in this way furnish plenty Of raw
material for the new product.
Another important result in the
making Of what some enterprising ad-
vertiser may call ''kaktus-kandy,"
says an exchange, is that sugar mills
which have heretofore been idle for
nine months in the year can now use
part of their equipment in the candy
manufacturing industry.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11

Peter Houn, John Keehr, A. F. Gall,
Frank Houn, Joe Wise and Geo: Bruen'
A very large crowd attended the
creamery meeting at Little Rock last
"Wednesday. ,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bauer transacted
business in Royalton Saturday.
The Misses Agnes, Anne and So
phie Roach were home for the Christ
mas vacation the past two weeks. They
are teaching in the northern part OF
the state.
Mrs. Amelia Kuschel, left for Sank
RAPIDS Saturday. She has been Wis
ting with relatives here for sevctal
weeks.
HSpider'' motored to Royalton on
business Wednesday.
Hubert Miller left for Frazee last
Wednesday, after short visit at his
home.
Miss Tracy WINNER has been quite
i'll the past week with an attack OF
quincy.
A. F. Gall made business trip to
Royalton Thursday, to meet his nephew
at the depot, who came from Ohio to
visit for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Muncy OF
Royalton and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rich
off were visitors at the Chauncy Par
kins home Tuesday.
Miss Emma Ellis returned to this
place Monday, where she started
school, after two weeks vacation.
Loren Baumgardner enterd the bus
mess college at Little Falls Wednes-
day for short time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Arrive and Depart.

"Arrivals'' and departures" have q,
definite place in French trench philol-|
ogy. When the American troops first!
entered the trenches their French COM
rades were very anxious to have them;
distinguish accurately between the
noise Of "arrives' and departs" IT;
thought they were talking harbori
clearances at first," said one Yankee:
lad. ':Then I heard low, whiningI
sound and shell exploded behind US.
I'm arrive said my companion. Hel
signiaed that it was a present from
the Germans. Soon there was a louder,
sharper sound. It was a respopsiveI
roar from our own batteries. I'm de-
part, he said with great satisfaction,
'Voila!' we had it. The exchange Of
artillery fire is, after all, matter Of
ARRIVALS and departures Needless;
to say, the departs enjoy the wider
popularity"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Woman Horse Nurse.

In London Messrs. MacNamara, who.
employ about forty woman drivers,
have put their horse hospital entirely
IN charge of women. Mrs. Parry, the
superintendent. says they have thirty
to forty patients day. She and three!
assistants do all cleaning, grooming,
feeding and administering of medi.:
cines prescribed by the veterinary sur;
geon. The animals, she says, are
grateful and companionable, and she
has no doubt that women will wants
to keep on with this work after the
war. 1--WE do not baby the horses"
she says. "Somehow we reform the
worst cases Of temper, and the women
ian do anything they like with even
fractions, nervous and suffering,
horses. The effect on the nerves Of
the horses, and consequently on their.
value, IS noticeable"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
AN OFFICIAL STORY TELLER!
Libraries In Canada Find Special Fea.'
ture for the Entertainment OF
Children 10 Worth While.

In several of the public libraries OF
Canada story telling to children has
for some years been special feature.
says an exchange. Each Saturday morn
ing from fifty to one hundred children
assemble at the library in a room set
apart for the purpose and called tho
"Children's Room" The ages of tho
children vary from six to fourteen
years.
At st. John, New Brunswick, story
telling has been continued now for
three years. This year 1t has been
found advisable to divide the childreni
according to age and to hold two
classes Of half an hour each. The
work has steadily grown in interest.
and the demand for books of a less
trivial type justifies the work Of the
committee in charge. During the sum-
mer, when opportunity offers and 4
story-teller Of note is guest of the
city, notice is given to the library, and
It is often possible to have a special
session.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
"Hello; You're a Beauty.

the sound of hoofs. 'The reindeer are
above!" said the stockings: Santa
Claus is coming now"
There. was sound of sleigh-bells
and another strange sound in the
chimney. And while the tree was trying
to stand very straight, and the stock
ings trying to hang very gracefully and
as Christmas stockings should, down
into the room came Santa Claus!
Hello, you're beauty" said Santa
Claus as he looked at the tall green
tree, so dark and handsome. The tree
shivered a little with delight. It's
branches bowed slightly too, for they
were trying to say:
''Thank you, Santa Claus"
"And here are the stockings" said
Santa Claus.
swell, I must start right in. Every
things in readiness for me. Seems to
me these are the same three stockings
of the same three children I've known
for some time" And the stockings
moved little as they hung down, be-
cause they were so pleased that Santa
remembered them. "But though the
stockings are the same, the three kid
dies are each a year older! They must
not be forgotten"
And the tree remembered that the
stockings had said that Santa Claus
never forgot! All, how beautifully he
decorated the tree and how proud it
was! And the stockings were just as
happy as they held their share Of the
presents for the three children! For
they were helping Santa Claus in his
wonderful Christmas play-work as he
calls It.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
DADDYS EV[NDN(
Q|RY TALL 62
~ MHpN CDAuAM BONNER
TREE AND STOCKINGS.

II am getting so excited I can hardly
watt" said the Christmas tree. 1.-THE
daddy of the children brought me to
the house because he said it would be
a great help to Santa Claus to have me
all ready. All ready! And for what?
That's what can hardly wait to see.
II know Santa Claus will give me
the most beautiful of decorations, for
I've often heard my family talk of the
wonderful Christmas trees there have
been. All, how handsome many of my
relations have looked, and can hard
~ wait until Santa Claus comes to see
me-"
you're not any more excited than
we are" said three stockings which
hung up by the side Of the mantle
piece.
II belong to Dot, age four" said the
white stocking.
II am hanging up for Jimmie, age
eight" said the tan stocking.
"And I am for Betty, age SIX" said
the black stocking.
"I'm for all of them," said the Christ
mas tree.
'That's so," agreed the stockings.
"But even If we're not for all Of them,
but each stocking for one child, we're
just as excited as we can be-
"Have you ever been here before?"
asked the tree.
eyes, we're used every Christmas.
VXYo,ro 1,or>% {,,o& 4or NEr3 THAT'S
all we do all the year. We're put up
on Christmas eve, and down we come
on Christmas morning, but between
Christmas eve and Christmas morning
the most wonderful things happen !!
Ah!''' and: tho stockings waved little
as they talked of their evening and
morning Of pleasure.
''It's far better than being around all
the time and getting worn out. We're
very fortunate stockings!"
"'You are indeed" said the Christmas
tree. "But for my part am willing to
and to have a glorious time then. Oh
dear, I am so excited! T can hardly
waltz
"Patience, dear tree" said the stock
ings. "Santa Claus will soon be here.s
"You don't think he's lost his way"
said the tree. II never heard Of his
losing his way from any of my rela-
tons. But perhaps he might have for
gotten about this house."
"Forgotten! Santa Claus forget a
house where there are children! Dear
me, tree, but you don't know Santa
Claus. He never, never forgets! He's
Santa Claus-and that's enough ,rea-
son."
"You talk just like my relations
who've been Christmas trees. We've
heard their stories from the wind who
whispers it to the pine needles, the
pine trees, fir trees, spruce trees and
pine cones"
"They know" said the stockings.
"But listen!'
A sound was heard coming down the
chimney and over the roof they heard
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
HAPPIEST PERIOD OF LIFEI
Generation That Really Knows What
Gladness ls Has Not Been Born,
Asserts Church Paper.

Some sage has arisen to remark
that human life up to about fifty years
ago was not worth living-that only
the inventions and institutions Of the
last half century have made life bear.
able.
Unfortunately, there is no way accu-
rately to gauge the degree of happi.
ness of any period or even to define
exactly what happiness is, says the
Christian Herald.
All we can know for certain is that
the happiness of our own times is the
best that is attainable to US, and lucky
lis he who gets his share of it.
Happiness. like health, is known to
Us chiefly through it's opposite. Health
lis known through disease and pain,
and happiness through disappoint:
ment and misery.
:. The masses Of mankind, until this
century almost dumb, now make heard
their sufferings and dissatisfaction!
The woes of centuries are finding uti
terance in the free speech of our day:
The wall may cause the unthinking
to suppose that the sun of human
happiness is suddenly obscured. But,
to the contrary, the remedies follow
Ing the better understanding Of wrong
conditions steadily improve the con!
iitions under which happiness may
become more general. The more we
hear Of wrongs, the fewer wrongs we
have.
Philosophers may wrangle about II
until doomsday, and no doubt they
will; but the age which knows the
least earthly misery and woe is the
pne that has been longest dead, and
The generation that really knows what
happiness is and can realize it's full
possession is long time yet unborn.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
SOUTHWEST DARLING

Jan. 9.-Louis Anderson, Aaron Eng
strom, Andrew Hedin and Olol Fors.
berg were at Little Falls on busin ess
Saturday.
Mrs: Olof Forsberg is just in receipt
Of letter from Sweden, which was
mailed there in October, 1917.
The weather is fine and we have
good sleighing now.
August Thclander was in Little
Falls Oh business TUESDAY.
All who have been on the sick list
in this vicinity are reported better.
A. G. Nelson is out saving stove
wood for the farmers.
Mr.. and Mrs. john P. Boquist and
daughter spent Sunday at the Andrew
Hediu home.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
The Kremlfn's Famous Cathedral.

The kremltn's Famous CatheoraI.
For centuries the car received the
crown ''from God and the fatherland"
In Uspenskiy cathedral. in Cathedral.
square, on the summit Of the Kremffn,
and in the Cathedral Of Archangel
Michael are the tombs Of many of the
emperors down to Peter the Great. n
thu upper story Of the treasury repose
the crowns of the early cars, several
thrones, war trophies and miscellan-
eous curiosities. In the arsenal is q
priceless collection of arms taken in
conflict.
Within the Kremlin are grouped
some of the most beautiful buildings
of Russia. Within its walls may be
read the architectural history Of RUS
STA. while the most Interesting sight
is the tower Of Ivan, raised to height
Of 1923 feet and crowned BY SIT
doma.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
UPSALA

Jan. 8.-Albin Larson was a Bow.
1us visitor Wednesday.
David Nelson and Henry Hokenson
motored to Bowlus Wednesday
Albert and Milton Ahlstrom were
Holdingford visitors Thursday.
John Anderson and son Rudolph were
Bowlus visitors Wednesday.
Frank Nelson mOtOred to Rova1ton
Thursday.
Reuben Larson made a business tr;n
to Bowlus Wednesday,.
David Nelson motored to Elm Dale
Wednesday.
Alex Stein is around saving wood
at present.
George Erickson was a Holdinoford
visitor Thursday
John Splittorff was Bowlus visitor
Wednesday.
John Anderson was Bowlus visitor
Monday.
Oscar Martinson motored 70 Titt1e
Falls Wednesday.
Carl Okerson made a business trim
to Bow]us Saturday.
VIM. johnson and David Nelson mo.
tored to Little Falls Thursday.
Melvin Knlandcr and L. M. Larson
delivered stock to Powlus Monday. In
be shipped to South st. Paul.
Nels Wcdin was taken to a hosnita1
at Apoka Thursday. for medical treat.
mont. '-'"' =
Richard Sundstrom left Wednesday,
for Little Fork, where he will he en-.
ployed. WIZ W olll'
Erirk Anderson of Brainerd was q
visitor at his place last week.
LIVER Nelson left last week for b;e
nome at Mizpah. after short visit
with relatives here.
"A number of farmers from this ~.
ci1iit,ttSv delivered stock to Bowlus Mon.
day, to be shipped to South St. Paul
The Yeomen will give a basket so.
cial on Saturday evening, Jan. -, at
s O'Clock.
Reuben Monson left last week fo,
st. Paul, where he will be employed
Ole Berg left Thursday for Anoka
for a few days. visit with relatives.
Miss Alice Larson left Wednesday
for Minneapolis. after a weeks risi1
at her home here.
The Farmers Shipping association
shipped CARLOAD Of stock Monday
from Bow'us to South st. Paul.
Miss St'rk left Wednesday for Min
neapolis, after wcok's visit with rel
atives and friends at this place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Why Not Wear a siqn7

Pat. being on his holidays, was one
day strolling through the streets OF
New York, when he saw the figure Of
q man standing before shop. There
was card pinned to the mans coat
on which was written, Reduced 30
S." III
Pat somewhat carelessly approached
tho figure and exclaimed: "Begorra,
sir. you're safe enough; I'm reduced %,
% cantap
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
ROYALTON

Jan. 1O.-Attorney B. r. Wilson VS.
tied the county seat Friday.
Frank Gilmer and little daughter OF
Dnamia visited relatives in town the
past week. :.
w. H. Bourke went to Minneapolis
Wednesday.
day on business.
Geo. E. Wilson left Wednesday for
Jordan. where he will take treatments
for rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Davidson Of
Bounty, sask., are visiting relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Fitch entertain
ed few friends Friday evening.
Mrs. A. G. Wilson and Mrs. B. Il.
Wilson were St. Cloud shoppers Tues
day.
Miss Ellen Petit went to st. Cloud
Friday to spend few days visiting
friends, before returning to her school
at Osakis.
Miss Anna Borden returned to St.
Cloud Monday evening to resume her
school work at the normal.
Jerome Chance returned to 1nterna-
tional Falls Saturday night, after
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. T.
Gilbert.
G. W. Bouck went to st. Paul Tues
dav on business.
Miss Estelle Hoyt returned Sunday
from Stuart.
Miss Ruth sjoberg returned to the
normal Monday.
Hugh Turrittin returned to st. Paul
Sunday, after spending his vacation
with his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. W. Bouck.
Mrs. J. Bargabos went to Elk River
Tuesday to visit her son and daughter.
Mrs. W. H. Galley entertained the
800 club Wednesday,.
A number of Royalton people at
tended the dance at Rice, Monday eve
ming.
NJ. A. Wiltse, income tax man sent
out by the government for the purpose
of instructing taxpayers, was in Roy
alton Thursday and Friday.
The funeral of Allan Blanchard, an
old pioneer Of Two Rivers, was held
Sunday afternoon from the M. E..
church, and interment was in River
side cemetery.
Mr.. schelitoe of the Western Ad-
justment Co., was in town Wednesday
to estimate the loss on the A. G. Will
son property.
Miss Caroline Williams of Wilmar
has been elected to fill the position
vacated by Miss staley, former domes-
tic science teacher.
One of the worst fires for several
years occurred Saturday afternoon at
$3.50, when it was discovered that the
whole upper part Of the A. G. Wilson
house was on fire. The fire department
responded quickly, but the engine was
soon out Of commission and for a time
it seemed that the Street house next
door, would go, but bucket brigade
kept the fire under control until the
engine was repaired and taken to
the river, sufficient supply to
keep the fire confined to the Wilson
home, although Mrs. Streets furniture
was carried out Of doors and damaged.
IF strong wind had been blowing
several houses would have burned. Mr..
Wilson estimates his loss at $1,000,
about half covered by insurance. It
was one Of tho largest residences in
the village and modern. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilson began housekeeping in this
house over 80 years ago when they
came to Royalton and its burning
takes one of the land marks of the
town. Much Of the furniture on the
ground floor was saved, but Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson lost all their clothes ex-
cept what they wore at the time, and
paintings and momentoes that can new
er be replaced. Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
and daughter Marion, who is the only
child at home, will live in the Gilbert
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
EAST DARLING

jan. 8.-There were six births, three
deaths and two marriages in Darling
in 1917.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs. j. o. Johnson, section
Il, Jan. 16, at / p. m. All are invited
to come.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
According to Father.

Mother, isn't father very late to-
.night?' -
"Not so very. I suppose the street
cars got off the track"
"Or maybe that man came In Just at
closing time"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
DIXVILLE

Jan. 9-Nrs. Bertha Roehm left for
Parkers Prairie Thursday, to visit with
friends for several weeks.
Those who transacted business in
Royalton THURSDAY were Wenzel and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
Cruising Around.
sWhere Is Mr.. FlubdubW

"Cruising around somewhere In the
business section"
I'D like to find him. Arc you &C.
Quainted with any Of his coallng sta
lions Y'-Kansas City Journal
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-01-11
CAN YOU SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

CAN YOU SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?
If so rats cost the farmer 800 a
year. how much money are you vast
ing9
It is estimated that there ore more
rats than human beings in tho United
States. New corn cribs and grana-
ries should be built with concrete
floors and with small mesh wiz, net
ting in the walls. Old cribs and gran
aries and poultry houses should be
|m"de rat proof. Farmers Library
|Bulletin 81 "Some Four-footed Farm
Pests.' by F. l.. Washburn tells how
to cxterm'nate rats. If you do not
already have copy, write to Office
iof Publications, University Farm, St.
Paul, for copy. It is free.
Newport daily independent., 1918-03-27
PLACE YOUR ORDER FOR
 COAL.

Following up the governments re- commendations to get coal early, l have placed my order for 90 cars of Zeigler egg coal, with instructions for shipments to begin May 1st. l have the exclusive agency for this high grade coal and guarantee it to be the best grade of coal ever re- tailed in Newport. I have tried aw- fully hard to get some Pennsylvania Anthracite but up to, this time l have been unable to do so and 1 don't be- lieve there will be a pound or this grade of coal to be had at any price. I have the exclusive sale of Bernice Anthracite, which is just about as good and will guarantee it to give satisfactory results in your base
 burner. It is far superior to the common Arkansas Anthracite. earnestly recommend that you place your orders immediately for your en- tire requirements. The government estimates that it will require one hundred million more tons of coa this season than last and want te tell you "that's some coal"
 dit. D. J. pest.