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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
LITTLE FALLS TO OBSERVE MEM
= ORAL DAY, MAY 80.

Next Friday is Memorial Day. In
Little Falls the day will be ittingly
observed with parade to the cemetery,
where the graves of departed veterans
will be decorated, after which the
people will go to the high school audi
torium for a program.
The parade wilTstart from downtown
at $3.50 a. m. sharp. Members Of the
home gaard and returned soldiers, sail
ors and marines will march in the par.
ade and the old soldiers, members OF
the W. R. G. and parents Of the boys
who lost their lives in the late war VIII
be conveyed in automobiles. All citi-
zens who have cars are urged to join
the parade. ~
The program at the high school will
heo;n at iO:45 a. m. The committee
has arranged good program and they
have secured Hon. Charles E: Vasaly,
chairman of the state board OF control
to deliver the memorial address. Rev
Philip E. Gregory will give the eulogy
to the men who died in the late war.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

At a meeting Of the. library board
Wednesday, Mr.. G.. F. Kirscher sent in
his resignation as member of the board,
as he will leave the city in the near fr-
ture. The resignation was accepted
with regrets. His successor will be ap-
pointed by Mayor Bergheim, at some
later date.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
WILL CONFIRM BIG CLASS AT
SWED. LUTH. CHURCH.

A large class Of boys and girls are to
be confirmed at the Swedish Lutheran
church on the West side next Sunday
morning, by Rev. Elof Peterson, pastor.
The services will begin at 10 O'Clock
a. m. Special music has been arranged
for the occasion,
Many Of the members of the class
are from Darling and number OF the
children received instruction in the
English language, hence there will be
both Swedish and English confirmation
service. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
RED CROSS NOTES
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Wednesday afternoon the nursing de-
partment of the local chapter met at
the Red Cross rooms to take up matters
concerning the county nurse. Mrs. II
II. Tanner, chairman Of this depart
ment, called the meeting to order. She
explained how the funds Of the REQ
Cross are available in the employment
of public health nurse and went on
to say that the Red Cross wants to start
this work in this county and hopes that
it will meet with the hearty approval
of the people Of the county and that
they will show an interest in the work
and support it after the first year.
Mrs. Tanner read>a number Of letters
recommending the new county public
health nurse, Miss Janet Worden
Among these letters was one from the
Bryson Day Nursery of New York City
one from St. Georges Deaconess Home
Of New York City; one from Tifon
Ohio, where she was public health nurse
and one from Rhinelander, Wis.,, where
she was school nurse. All the letters
praised her highly. .
Miss Worden was present at the
meeting and met Che members Of the
committee after the meeting and told
them Of what she had already done IN
this county since her arrival last Fri
day. The next meeting Of the commit
tee will be held some time in June ano
Miss Worden will decide the date.
The thirty Red Cross branches in the
county have been asked to send in theil
quota of the $4,000 which it costs fol
the employment of the nurse. Already
$1,897 has been sent in. The county
will not be asked for any assistance
this year.
Miss Worden will visit the various
branch organizations during the next
thirty days and will organize commit
tees of five in each branch which will
cooperate with the local chapter or
matters pertaining to this department
Miss Worden will also do as much
school work in the rural schools as pos
sible, this spring. s925..55
People will no doubt be interested il
knowing that the new nurse served al
a Red Cross nurse for eighteen months
and spent twelve months overseas. -
this country she has worked in Iowa
Wisconsin, Ohio, New York, New Jer
sey and Pennsyl lvania.
Those present at this meeting were
Mrs. II. a. Tanner, MN. Bergheim, Fl
Musial, Mrs. s. p. Belts, Mrs. r. =
.Cochrane, Mrs. r. D. Musser and Mrs
Ed. NJ. LaFond from this city; Mrs
Peter Benusa from Bbwlus; Mrs. @. E
Chapman Of Randall; J; =. s. Kaliher. .o1
Swanville; Mrs. Bergstrom Of Upsala;
Mrs NJ. .ss Wats0n Of L Rove 1fnn and
Mrs. Frank Virnig Of Pierz.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Rev. s. w. Arends Of Dubuque, Ia,
has been sent to this city to take charge
Of the Presbyterian church. He will
also have charge Of the congregation at
Randall. Services were held last Sum
day morning and will be held again
next Sunday at 10 80 q. n.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
DENIED NEW TRIAL.

Judge Roeser has denied the mot10n
of the attorney of Stephen Ringwelskk11
for a new trial of the damage suit
against E. A. Berg, ct al. This case
was tried at the last term Of court and
the jury returned verdict Of 81 dam,
ages for Perry Stith. Ringwelski sued
for $4,000 for alleged injuries and dam
ages caused when his rig collided with
a car driven by Stith.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Miss Eliza Batter, county .superin-
tendent of schools, and Miss Susan
Hough, county demonstration, visited
schools in the vicinity of Royalton
Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Hough
is looking after the boys and girls :
club work in the schools.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
ROYALTON FOLKS TO CELEBRATE
GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Lambert Of Roy,
alton will on Tuesday, June 8, cele-
brate their golden wedding. The Roy
alton folks are going to help make the
day memorable one for them and are
arranging for community picnic and
home coming celebration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert were married
at Paynesyille on June 3, 1869 and came
to Bellevue soon afterward. They have
ENed in that vicinity ever since and are
we'll known. Mr.. Lambert lived in
Bellevue previous to his marriage,
coming there with his parents from
Maine in 1855. :
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
STATE EXAMINATIONS
IN BURIAL SCHOOLS OF SO DIS
., TRICTS, NEXT TUESDAY AND
WEDNESDAY. -...

Z State examinations will be held in q
number Of the rural schools throughout
this county on next Tuesday and
Wednesday, May 81 and %, County
Superintendent Eliza Batter announces.
Following is a list of the districts
where examinations will be held and
the name Of the teacher:
District
122-Miss Clara Nylen. -
32-Mrs. Ada McClay. ..>.
13-Miss Ethel Brewster. :..
S0-Miss Myra Myers.
54-Miss Alma Moran. -
5-Miss Esther Bovey: -,
10-Miss Wanda Tomzak. AT
43-Miss Judith Holmgren.
99-Miss Evelyn Anti.
87-Miss Rose Gainor.
120-Miss Reva Hopkins.
24-Miss, Mary Kull.
84---Miss Laura Anderson.
106-Miss Anna Anderson.
94-Miss Mamie Clark
100-Miss Florence Treacy.
125-Miss Addie Brown.
88-Miss Katheryn Herman.
22-Mrs. Emma Simmons.
109-Miss Ruth Sjoberg.
l35-Mr. Fredrick Pramann.
Miss Mary Inholz.
82-Miss Ruth Peterson.
12--Miss Julia Riedner.
/ 3l-Miss Laura Adams.
37-Miss Alice Winkie.
l4-Mr. Nick Staub.
l27---Miss Marie Rauch.
73-Miss Mae Staples.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

: Preparation of the plans and specilfi-
cations for the hard-surfacihg Of the
Jefferson Highway have been delayed
somewhat and it is not likely that the
contracts can be let until some time in
1nlv 49,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Several carloads Of equipment for the
Seventh Day Adventists have arrived
here. They will hold their annual state
convention at the fair grounds here
June 5 to Is inclusive. r. j.. Benton,
conference superintendent, was here on
business in connection with the conven.
tion, Tuesday. .s'-.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

County Treasurer Renick states that
the real estate taxes are coming in
good. Saturday, May 81, is the last day
to pay the first half without a penalty.
The penalty of ten per cent goes on the
next day.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

A band dance was given Tuesday
evening at the Harrison & Peterson
hall. Hereafter the band dances will
be given every Tuesday evening instead
Of Friday. i
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

The ditching concern from Glencoe
has its caterpillar tractor ditcher at
work south Of the city now. The ma
chine had to be overhauled before work
could be begun.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

The Carnation club Of the Degree Of
Honor was entertained at the home of
Mrs. E. c.. Lane Wednesday evening, by
Mesdames Lane, G. w. Hogle, Gus
Kuesel and Henry Bentfeld.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
REV. PLACHTA TO TALK TO
GUILD.

The quarterly meeting Of the Wom-
ems Guild will be held at the Maud
Moon Weyerhaeuser hall next Tuesday
afternoon: A short musical program
will be given and also a talk by Rev;
Father Plachta of Royalton on "Social
Work of Women" Everybody invited.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Mrs. Ida Elizabeth Olson, wife of
Gust Olson Of Belle Prairie, died Tues
day at her home from pulmonary tuber-
culosis, after lingering illness. : She
was 33 years old.
The funeral was held from the home
yesterday at 2 p. M, Rev. Elof Peter
son of the Swedish Lutheran church of
this city officiating. Interment was in
Oakland cemetery.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
X. G. LODGE TO TAKE IN BIG
CLASS SOON.

The first Of next month the local
lodge of Knights Of Columbus will take
in a big class, possibly sixty. A cam
paign for new members has been on for
some time and has extended to all the
parishes in the county. -, a.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

D. Parsons has leased the Dumont
residence on First street northeast and
will move there early in Jue. Mr.. and
Mrs. Phil Thompson, who are now liv.
ing there, expect to move to Minneap.
oils soon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Matt Wetzel, Jr., sustained, a bad cut
on the thumb of the right hand while
working with saw in the manual
training room at the high school
Wednesday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Emil Klingberg is suffering with
blood poisoning Of the right hand, as
the result of cut sustained from a
knife on a planning machine at the
planning mill some time ago.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Sella Prozinski, nine-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Prozinski Of
Pike Greek, died Tuesday from diph-
iberia, after brief illness. "A private
funeral was held Wednesday, Fl. Mus
ial officiating. Interment was in the
Polish Catholic cemetery on the West
side.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Anker returned
from Sauk Centre yesterday. Mr..
Anker, who was to manage the Palmer
House at Sank Centre, was unable to
reach a. satisfactory agreement with the
proprietor. He is undecided as to fu-
ture plans.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
CANTATA AT HIGH
l6o PUPILS OF GRADE SCHOOLS
WILL PRESENT 1.-THE POSEY
Bed THURSDAY. p.

Next Thursday evening a cantata en-
titled "The Posey Bed" will be given
at the high school auditorium BY pupils
of the first to fourth grades, inclusive,
of the local grade schools. About 100
children in all will participate in the
cantata. The entertainment will be-
gin at sharp.
Miss Marjorie Nelson, supervisor Of
music, is directing rehearsals for the
cantata and she is being assisted by the
teachers Of the grade schools. !.
Seats will be on sale at L. D. Brown g
drug store early next week. The ad-
mission prices will be Is cents for gen
eral and IS cents for reserved seats.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

The city council will meet at the city
hall tonight. There is nothing defin-
tie to come up but matters relating to
paving are likely to be taken up. {
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Frank Zilka Of Gull drum has disposed
of his farm, ncluding in the sale all
stock, machinery, ETC., to John and An
ton Jochym Of Swan River. Thsyftake
possession at once. Ss SIS
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses have been issued
this week to Louis =. Bergman and Eff
fie =: Johnson and to George =. shep-
ard and Mary p. Taylor. The latter
couple we're married BY Judge Of Pro-
bate G. w Kemp at his Office il the
court house Tuesda
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

FREUDENRICH-To Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Freudenrich Of Buckman town,
Thursday, May 22, a son.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

S Z KOKETT-To Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kokett Of Swan River, Monday, May
10, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

A meeting Of the production commit.
tee Of the Red Cross will meet tomor.
row to take up the matter Of work fol
next fall and winter. -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Reid Miner Of Mime.
apolis are expected in this city today
for brief visit at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F.. r. Ziske. They were married
in Minneapolis yesterday and will 60 to
Gull lake to spend their honeymoon.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

& Mrs. Charles Stenholm, an old resi-
dent Of this county, died Friday morn
ing at her home at Cedar Lake, a short
distance from Upsala, death being due
to acute Bright's disease. Mrs. Stem
holm was So years old.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Joseph Bentfeld Of Pierz was oper.
ated upon for appendicitis at st Ga
briel's hospital yesterday morning.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

Posch Of the West side, Monday, May
19, q daughter. s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

COLOMBE--Ta Mr.. and Mrs. Henry,
Colombo, at StSG abriel 3 hospital, sun-
day, May 18, 8daughter. ss:55 sS
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

RUBIN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Ru
bin, Wednesday, May q, a daughter
at st. Gabriel 8 hospital. s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
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BORN

DIETZ-To Mr.. and Mrs.Otto Dietz,
Thursday, May %, a daughter.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

KAISER Mr.. and Mrs. J. Kais-
er Of Swan River, Sunday, Nay IS, q
son. -. -. ~
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

G. P. Virnig has taken a position as
clerk at the store of the American Gro
cery company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23

CLEAR q Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Cdeary Of Staples, Tuesday May 20, q
daughter. Mrs. Gleary was before her
marriage Miss Marie " ard Of this city
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

The big pump at the Smyrna water
works might go back on the town at
any fire. Vote for the bond issue at
b-mOrrOw's Election that will get
EW, more powerful, more economical
j operated pump and thus protect
smyrna property that might in one
fire amount to many times the bond
issue, if the old worn out pumps play
out at an inoportune time.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

Seaford-J H. Warren.
Seaford Circuit. H. Gardner.
Vienna. Md-To be supplied.
williamsburg, Md.-To be supplied.
Wyoming-J. L. Sparklin.
Zoar Circut-SupPly. W. 5atI r: AtknsTn rSIIecia+e
institute. Wesley Quarterly Conference, Dover.
Howard Davis. chaplain in the United States
Army Bridgevile Quarterly Conference
Wilmington District, Robert Watt District
Superintendent.
Rethel Circuit. H. Geoghegan.
CbarIestown, Md. w. Gray.
Cherry Hill. Md; F; Newton.
CbesaDeake City. Md.-M. d. Nutter'
Cbester-Bethel-J. A. Hudson.
Cbristiana-Su Supply, John White
Caymont-Supply; W; d. Short
EoIo,ysre City and Port Penn-L. w. W.
Layfield. -, ~ c.,.,,o;nos
EII Mills. Md.-E. W. Henvls
EiH Neck Md-To be supplied
ELTON. Md.-George p. Jones'
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

There will be a Liberty Loan Mass
Meeting under the auspices of the
Mems and Womens' organization of
Delaware at the WilmingtO.l play
house" on Tuesday, April 9Th. N,~m-
ing session 1870; afternoon session
2SO. Luncheon 1 p. m. Prominent
speakers from national headquarters
will be present. The public and es-
Iecially all Victory Loan Workers are
urged to come.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

Fred F. Romeo, Jr., so7~~ of F.
AOmeo, the wellknown Gamer OF
Dover died at his late residence in
Oew York City last Friday. The
Young man, who has many friends in
lover, was % years of age. He spoke
i've languages and at the time of his
Neath was with the United States Navy
ss an interpreter. The funeral SER
wees We're held on Monday in New
York.
Lieutenant and Mrs. William d..
Demey Of Dover have rented the
nome Of Senator R. r. Kenney while
.aelr home near town is being I'm
ished.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

The Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector,
Announces Services for Week.
Lenten services on Thursday after
noon at o'clock with address. Lit
any and Penitential Office with Medi-
anOn on Friday at 7.30 p. m. Choir
rehearsal after the service on Fri
day-important. Sunday, the Fifth
IN Lent, 1890, Litany, Sermon and
molly Communion. IL noon, Sunday
school and Bible Glass; 7.30 p. M,
ETensOng and Sermon by the Rev.
rercy L. DOnahay, Rector of st. AIMS
Church, Middletown. The Lenten
services are few-let us make them
valuable.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
SALESMAN WANTED

to solicit orders for lubricating oils,
greases and paints. Salary or Com
mission. Address THE HARVEY
OIL CO., Cleveland, Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

George L. Jester of Richardson
Park who was killed by being struck
BY a passenger train, in Wilmington,
Monday was formerly of Dover, where
lis wife and daughter now live. He
also has three sons living in Phila-
5slphia. Jester had lived in and near
Dover for many years, and was well
mOwn there.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
STOVE WOOD FOR SALE

Lot cut in stove lengths at half
price. Apply to GEORGE w. JONES,
Maple Shade Farm, Smyrna Del,
Phone 105 r a.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
WAGON PAINTING

All kinds of wagon painting done at
a fair price. Edward Smallwood,
blacksmith Shop, Mt. Vernon Street.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

Engineer Charles M. Upham, of
the State Highway Department sub
mitted to the Highway Commission
recommendations for the permanent
rebuilding of the South Market street
causeway leading into Wilmington,
by the city, the county and the two
railroads whose lines cross the road
way. The project contemplates the
abolition of the Pennsylvania and the
Reading Railway grade-crossings by
the elevation of the causeway.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

Encourage business; foster home
Industries and help tighten the bur-
dens of housekeeping by voting for
the bond issue, tomorrow that will
give Smyrna continuous current pro-
ery standardized for both light and
power. It's a progressive step for
Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02
fHF SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA, DELAWARE
LOCAL MARKETS
NDATN
eVYRNA AND VICINITY

~. Jtenns Of General Interest CATH
~ cred During the Week.
c.,y,na Benevolent Society will
: Of the home of Miss Sue Colt,
Ts,dav evening, April 7th, at 7.30
dJOck.-Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

Vote to renew the electric light
md water plant at to-morrOw's
scnocial Election" Vote not only for
a.afotv" and Service" but vote to
.,,tp YOUR town progressive.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mite Society will be held Saturday,
snrl 9Th at 7.3O o'clock, in the usual
Ulace.-Sec'y.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

Elmer E. Benson has been elected
.,outnaster of the Dover Boy Scouts,
mcceeding Samuel H. Carson, re-
signed.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-02

The Queen Esther Circle will meet
With Miss Helen Hudson and Miss
NARY Cooper, at the home of Miss
Cooper, next Friday evening, April
Ah. at 7.3O o'clock.
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-20
BUMPER CROP OF STUDENTS

Schools and colleges throughout days since enrolmen have heavy tive draft dropped onto the educational nothing left but dtoes threatening treasury The Fed era Government stepped into different ns
 uons for supplying technical and academic training Student Army Training Corps Then immediately signing the almsce this demobzed following schools and colleges pulled down their shades the opportunity paint, paper and redecorate
 It at this stage of the shift educational in sutons that of work Business Drec- tor of the Student Army Training Corps that completely disproes ancient theory that redape cannot be united operations stucon methods for 66 colleges the Government aggregang 96 special agents of the Government utilized promptly collecting connec
 on with the cancellation of the contracts the time the first claims filed all adjusted and pad During the settled establishing record of settlement claims amounting to $9S95247 in practically four whether the ton with of the turning the world upside down, and putting it right side up again. Na.
 The colleges schools the benefits from the seeds they ewed when they their patriotic to Uncle Sam by ensng their complete facilities; the country having secured taste of the education voluntarily entering the accredited over the country
 In Washington which of the principal ceners of the nation dOmtoes and buildings being taken up for the opening of the fall term and parts country m dcae that the most successful the history institutions is at hand
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-20
Arrival and Departure
 of the Kingman Mails

Effective Jan. 13; 1s1S the following Schedule of Mails will be in operation:
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-20
Burning Money

Life is gay and blithe and sunny since the peace dove hit the breeze; every one is burning money just as though it grew on trees. I insist on thrift and saving, but there's none to heed my words; johnnies say that l am raving, and throw money to the birds. Men are drawing princely wages, and their breasts are filled with mirth, and they jeer forboding sages who predict day of dearth; but that day will come as surely as tomorrow's sun will rise;, things will then be going poorly with the giddy spending thrift guys. Things won't boom along forever as they're boom- ing now, my friends; and the man
Mohave County miner and our mineral wealth., 1919-09-20
American Pronunciation

A. E. Thomas, the playwright, at the Authors league dinner told this story:
 T met an English gentleman who said that he was very puzzled by American methods of pronunciation.
 "Now look at the way you pro nounce the name of your secretary of state," said the Englishman.I
 Why, what's the matter?' asked.
 Why, you spell his name L-a-n- sing
 |" Yes, we do.' nt.
 And then why do you pronounce it House ?'"-Minneapolis Tribune