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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-11
War Time Schedule Prevails

Pipestone, Mimi, April S.-Wartime
hours are to prevail at the oasis of
Southwestern Minnesota. The village
council of Trostky, where the only
saloon for many miles around is
located, has passed an ordinance
making the hours when liquor can be
sold in that village from a. m. to
5 p. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-11
LARGE YIELD OF WHEAT
WINTER PRODUCTION PUT AT
837,OOO,OOO BUSHELS
This To Reach Value Of Eighteen
Hundred and More
Millions

Washington, April S.-The largest
crop of winter wheat ever grown was
fOrecasted for this year by the depart
ment of agriculture, basing its esti-
mate on the conditions April l. A
yield of eight hundred thirty seven
million bushels places the value al
eighteen hundred ninety one million.
dollars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-11

These are the market quotations
which prevailed TO-DAY. the Free
Press cannot guarantee that these
same figures will prevail tomorrow.
The markets are corrected daily
with a desire to have them as ac-
curate as human endeavor can make
them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-04-11
MINNEAPOLIS, APRIL 9.
ST. PAUL, APRIL 9.
ST. PAUL, APRIL 9.
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Cattle receipts, 5000.
Market, uneven.
Top price, $3.50.
Bulk of sales, 5000 to $3.50.
Hog receipts, $500.
Market, 10 high.
Top price, $4,000.
Bulk of sales, $19.95 to 1920.
Sheep receipts, 100.
Market, steady.
Top price, $500.
Bulk of sales, SIG so.
ST. PAUL SEED MARKET.
DAILY Quotations BY jameson Heven.
er Company, st. Paul.)
Red Clover (100 In sacksil-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
JURY FINDS TWO
DEFENDANTS ARE
MENTALLY WEAK

Hesikiah Hardsneezer and Abe
Snookum were subjected to the
rost heartrending grilling at the
mock trial in the Augustana gym
nasium last night. No compassion
seemed to be shown for the defend
ants. The defense in a vain en-
deavor to stay the sentence from
their clients pleaded insanity and
the defendants acted well the part
in the endeavor to obtain a favor
able decision. But it was all in
vain for the Judge already had them
convicted before the trial began. A
large crowd greeted the perform
ance and laughs were plenty.
Tear breeding incidents and
heartrending scenes were enacted
in County Judge I. NJ. Sober's
Hamline Mattson) court. Abe
Snookum (Enoch Anselm) had had
affiliations with Julia Cranberry
(Narvin Lyons somewhere in the
dim past and upon her being called
as a witness for the prosecution
touching scenes were enacted, the
witness embracing the defendant in
a vain endeavor to bring back the
cid affection and brought forth
riot of laughs Josiah Buttermilk
Robert Olmsted, prosecuting at
torney, and Jehosaphat Broadhead
leonard KendalD. attorney for
the defense, together with their
corps of assistants: James FTtzpat-
rick, Max Fritchell. Luther Kron
and Roy Johnson, brought in many
humorous incidents from college
life.
The defendants, Raoul Redstrom
and Enoch Anselm, were accused
of stealing a box of snuff from Pro-
fessor Snuffstein of Rawbanana
college. Considerable entertain
nent was found in the attempt OF
the defendants to convince the jury
that they were insane.
The mock trial was the first or
the series of forensic events to be
given during the spring term under
:he direction of the forensic board.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29

identified with the producing de-
partment of the Famous Players
Lasky organization. The comedy
was in three acts and embraced all
the high spots of Alice Hogan Rice's
famous story deity woven into a
connected plot, which, however.
conferred about the parentage OF
Tommy. the youngster which 10y
ey Mary" brought along with her
when she unceremoniously left the
confines of the orphan asylum.
The homely humor and the I'M
usual heart interest made it one OF
the most successful plays in many
seasons and following its run in
New York it enjoyed equal popular
ity on the road. Mddge Carr Cook
appeared in the role of Mrs. Wigs
and Mable Taliaferro was Lovey
Mary. In the picture version Miss
Clark is supported by capable play
ers. including Garetn Hughes, Mary
Carr, Viva Ogden, Jack MacLean.
Robert Milash, Maud Hosford and
others The adaptation was made
by Eve Unsell and Hugh Ford was
the director.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
AT THE SPENCER

Don't Change Your Husband"
which comes to the Spencer Square
for run of four days beginning
tomorrow, is a decidedly unusual
and very interesting picture. 1t
was produced by Cecil De Mile
with telling effect and is one of the
best attractions that has been re-
leased for some time. The man
agement of the Spencer has arrang-
ed for a four days stay in order
that everyone would have ample
opportunity to see this drama. Mar
guerite Clark, that ever popular
star. will surely please in Mrs.
Wigs of the Cabbage Patch" which
comes Thursday for three days. AS
"Lovey Mary" Miss Clark has one
Of her most lovable roles. The
play was first presented at the Sa-
voy theatre, New York, Sept. 3,
1904, by Hugh Ford, who for some
time past has been prominently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
PROGRAM At Settlement.

of the West End Settle
I mt were last evening given a treat
hen members of the Rock Island
Musical club presented the annual
econ plimentary program before an
unusually large crowd. The Settle
ment workers have been so busy
during the past year doing war
work, that a musical program was
a real treat for them
Mrs. Fay Hong who
was to nave given readings last
evening was unable to appear on
the program, and her place was
ably taken by Mrs. Gertrude Smith,
who read a number of selections.
Mrs. Z. A. Applequist sang two
groups of songs, Miss Rosabelle
Stewart gave two groups of songs,
one with a violin obligato by Miss
HuIda Peterson; Miss Peterson and
Miss Anna Marie Van Duzer, Mrs.
II. z. Van Duzerr cornet and Miss
Mildred Nelson pianist gave an en-
semble selection. Each number on
the program was encored. 4 large
number of members of the cub
were also in attendance al the con-
ceArt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
AT THE COLUMBIA

Featuring at the Columbia, Dav-
export, for four days starting Sun
day matinee is "Pinched," a new
comedy playlet by Whitney Collins,
which Robert Sherman. the well
known Chicago manager. is offer
Ing for the current season, SPLEEN
1idly interpreted by Nesbit SEQ
Vile and associated players. It is
a comedy playlet shaded with SUI
hcient sentiment to occasionally
relieve the extremely wholesome
humor. thereby making 5oth these
elements doubly effective pinch
ed" is the kind of unusual dra-
matte entertainment so thoroughly
enjoyed by discriminating theatre
goers.
Mitchell & Match, Sig Franz
troupe, Hama and Hanoaka, and
Mae Marvin complete the bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Coffee and PLAY SuecessfuL.

The coffee given yesterday after
noon by the Ladies' Aid society of
the First Methodist church at the
home of Miss Julia Battles, 1O11
Second avenue. was a big success.
During the entire afternoon the
home was filled with guests. AS
sisting Miss Battles in receiving the
guests and in serving were members
@ the division of the society for
March, Mrs. Lamont acting as
chairman. The sum of $40 was
taken in yesterday.
The play, The Red ParasoI, 4"
which was given at o'clock and
repeated at 4:30. was greatly en-
joyed and each member of the cast
took her part exceptionally we'll.
The trouble over the lost parasoI
and its final return to it's owner,
after having never been outside the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Last Omen House Tomorrow.

Tomorrow afternoon the mem
bers of the Community Service
leagues will hold open house for
the last time this season, at the
service league rooms. This prom
Uses to be the best of the entire
series of eight, and an unusually
good program has been arranged
for) the afternoon. The hours are
to sAe from to o'clock.
MIS-. E. A. Appelquist will sing
agd| Mrs. Gertrude Smith will give
sA%eral readings. Miss Margaret
Esther McLain and Miss Anna Ma
rie Van DuZer are to sing and give
ukelele selections. E. c. Fisher,
superintendent of city schools, is
to give the address of the after
noon, which will be followed by a
solo by Miss Bertha Baker and a
whistling solo by Miss Katherine
Efflandt of Moline.
Homemade cakes have been do
mated for the supper tomorrow
and an unusually nice supper will
be served the guests who are all
invited to stay for the evening
when games will be played, and
fiashlight pictures taken of the
company.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Minister rendered Farewell.

Rev. David A Johnson, recently
resigned pastor OF the Central Pres
byterian church, was last evening
rendered farewell reception at the
Y NJ. C. A. by the ministerial al
lance, which was attended by some
$50 friends of Rev. and Mrs. john
son, who gathered to show regret
at their leaving the city.
A good program had been prepar-
ed which was informally given in
the lobby OF the association build
ing, which included five minute
talks by representatives of the
various denominations of the city,
and musical numbers. Rev. Mr..
Johnson responded to the talks with
a few fitting remarks.
Frappe and waters were served
after the following program:
Prayer-Dr. j. II. Gibson.
Vocal solo-Mrs. S. ]. Nyquist.
Address Rev. John McGown
Stevenson.
Address,. B. Mckown.
Song-"Pack up Your Troubles"
Solo-K. A. Cranston.
ksAddress-Rey. Launcelot Hada-
Address-C. G. Taylor
Nocal solo-Mrs. S. J. Nyquist
YAddress-Rev. Samuel Van Pelt.
Address-Rev. John Ekholm.
Address-Rev. W. l.. Essex.
Response-Rev David A. John
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Society Members Onilt.

Fifteen members of the Ladies'
AID society of the First United
Presbyterian church spent yes
terday at the home of Miss Cora
Mckown, 1895 Sixteenth street,
quilting.
AT noon the company was served
dinner and in the afternoon more
time was spent on the quilt, which
was finished before the members
left for their homes. This is one
OF number of all-day cuttings
W hich the members have held dur
ing the past few months.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
COLORADO TO GUST
DIRECT PRIMARY?

Denver, Colo, March ga modi-
fed form of the convention system
of selecting candidates for public
office to replace the direct primary
was approved by the house of rep
resentatiyes last night by vote of
So to %. The measure provides for
the selection of delegates to the
county conventions or political
parties by precinct primaries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Mission Study Glass.
Arrange for April Party.

Arrangements were completed
yesterday afternoon for the April
TOOL coffee to be held at the home
of Mrs. r C. Bollman, 1000 Seven
teenth street, Tuesday afternoon, at
tne meeting OF the Loyal Berean
class OF the Memorial Christian
church neld with Mrs. Mary Dewey,
1O2OR Fifteenth street. An hour
OF soclablllty was enjoyed when the
hostess served refreshments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Broadway Society.

Mrs. ]. M. Stevenson in her home,
i26 Twenty-third street, was the
hostess yesterday afternoon to the
Women's Missionary society of
Broadway Presbyterian church.
Mrs. H. D. Blakemore conducted
The devotional service. The mission
study was the last chapter of The
Path of Labor" Mrs. Ella A. Read
acting as the leader. Mrs. C. o.
Woodruff had charge of the current
events, Japan, and new Americans.
A jubilee poem, After Fifty Years"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Oak Grove Aid Meeting.

The Oak Grove United Presby-
terrain Ladies' Aid society met yes
terday afternoon at the church and
put in a profitable afternoon work
ing for a bazar which is TO be held
April IL All kinds of articles are
being made for this sale, and there
will be a large number of prac-
tical and fancy articles for sale.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
SOCIAL EVENTS

John Shank, who is suffering from
paralytic stroke and who has al
ways been an active worker in the
trade union movement.
Nine new members were added
Yesterday, and a committee con-
sfsting of two members from Rock
Island, and, two from Davenport,
were appointed to visit the sick
members of the league.
Mission Study Class.
The mission study class of the
Gloria Del United Presbyterian
church met last evening at the
home of the leader, Rev. Charles
G. Mann, 1920 Twelfth street, and
finished the study of the book which
has been taken up this winter.
There were II present at the meet
ing last night Although the course
OF study is ended, it is possible that
other meetings of the class will pc
held.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29

Spend Day Quilting.

Forty-five members of the La
dies Aid society of the First Bap-
fist church met yesterday at the
church and put in the entire day
quilting. At noon the members
were served with a picnic dinner,
by a committee of which Mrs. G..
]. Bullock was chairman and mem
bers included Mrs. F. H. First,
Mrs. S. J. Woodin, Mrs. W. j.
Kahlke. Mrs. s. K. Davis and Mrs.
Bert PIOgh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Social ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

There will be special meeting
of the o. E. S. Social circle at 2
o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Alba G. Hill, 1928
street. This is an
important meeting, and the mem
bers are urged to attend.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
First Dance a Success.

Amoo caldron sponsored its first
dance last evening at the Masonic
temple, and the affair proved a
success, which was most crafty
ing to the members of the commit
tee in charge. Whites orchestra
furnished the music for the dane
ing, which was enjoyed by 200 cou-
pies. Frappe was served through
out the evening.
Mrs. Edna Voss was chairman of
dance, and with her committee,
composed Of Mrs. Leta Record.
Mrs. Clare Gelhart, Mrs. Maune
Eastland, Mrs. Ella Morrison and
Mrs. Cora Claussen, deserve credit
for its success. Another dance is
to be sponsored in May.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Aid Meets At Church.

Gloria Del United Presbyterian
Ladies' Aid society met at the
church yesterday afternoon. Rou-
tine business was transacted, fol-
lowed by a work hour. Refresh
.ments were served late in the aft
Goon. The society will meet
aga@ in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
Hummel.MaftheMs.

The marriage OF Miss Harriet
Matthews OF Davenport, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Z. Mathews of 1881
Harrison street, to Walter L. Hum
mel, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hnmmel of 1901 Brady street, DAY.
export, was a ceremony of O'Clock
today at the home of the bride. DR..
A. Frank Houser. pastor of Calvary
baptist church, OBLIGATED.
The young people were unattend-
ed and some fOrty-five of the rela-
tives and close friends were guests
at the ceremony, which was fol-
lowed by a wedding dinner.
The new home is at 1920 Brady
street, where the bridal couple go
at once to housekeeping.
Mr.. Hummel is proprietor of the
Hummel garage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
surprised On Birthday.

Members of Harmony camp, No.
ES46, Royal Neighbors of America
of Moline, surprised Mrs. George
Rosenkranz last evening, gathering
at her home, 526 Fortieth street, to
celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Emil Flood and Mrs. Cena
DaebeIliehn, whose birthdays were
last week, were also honorec
guests. All three were given hand
some pieces of cut glass as birth
day gifts. The company had
brought a delicious lunch with
them, which was served after an
enjoyable evening had been spent
with games andmusic.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29

house, created a ridiculous situa-
ton, which was well portrayed by
tie actresses. Mrs. G. S. Bradford,
who took the part OF Mrs. AMANDA
Regina Johnson, a -'colored lady"
cid exceptionally well, as did MRS
+ red r. Sudlow, who took the part
OF Mrs. Mary Mcbride. Miss Dolly
Trevor, the owner OF the important
parasoI; Mrs. Faye Crist Wolf and
Miss Edith Carter, VINO was por-
trayed by Miss RuthQra Durham,
BON handled their parts we'll. Mrs.
Joseph Goldsmith as Belinda Bah
lit, the maid, acted her part to
perfection. The cast included:
MISS Edith Carter ..........
..... Miss RuthOra Durham
Miss Dolly Trevor, Miss Carriers
cousin 49,. Mrs. Faye Crist Wolf
Mrs. Amanda Regina Johnson, a
colored lady. MRS. G. 5. Bradford
Mrs. Mary Mcbride ....., h..
........M Mrs. Fred (. 'Sudlow
Puby ............. Elizabeth Ward
Pearl ...... Florence Tams
Members of the Kings Herafds
society had charge of a candy booth
and they cleared neat sum from
the sale of the sweets.
Coffee and cake was served in the
dining room during the afternoon.
Sweet peas and fresia's were used
III the dining room and in the draw
ing room ferns and colandura's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
q1secide to Give Exeursion.

1.-The Woman's Trade Union league
made plans yesterday for the spon-
sering of an excursion June ID,
when the steamer G. W. Hill will
be chartered to take the members
and friends of the league for a river
trip. Tickets will be place on sale
some time before the date of the
excursion, and every effort will be
made to make this one of the first
excursions of the summer. a sue
cess. Plans were also discussed
Yesterday for the benefit card party
70 be held at Industrial hall, April
D, which will be for the benefit Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29

was read very impressively by Mrs.
Il. c. Robb. Miss Wilma Curtis
gave a beautifully rendered solo,
Be Thou My Guide" Four dele
gates were chosen for the presby-
April 10 and are: Mrs. Frank Mix
ter, Mrs. S. c. Taylor, Mrs. c. o.
Woodruff and Mrs H. E. Curtis.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. C. o. Woodruff,
SIS Twenty-third street.
Coffee Nets Neat Sum.
Barbara Frietchie tent No. 81,
Daughters of Veterans, conducted
successful coffee yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. Ellen
Fox, 610 Thirteenth avenue, and a
good sum was realized which will
be used for the flag fund. Large
baskets of red and white roses,
with the basket handles tied with
bows of blue ribbon, were used in
decoration of the living room, hall
and dining room, and flags and the
national colors were also used.
During the afternoon an infor-
NAL. program of readings and mu-
steal numbers was given, and COT
fee was served in the dining room
by the committee, which consisted
of Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Nellie Zeigler,
Mrs. Mabel Holopeter, Mrs Anna
Dunlap, Mrs. Violet Reddig and
Mrs. Lillian Cox.
Monday the sewing circle of the
tent will hold an all-day sewing
at the home of Mrs. Lillian Dono-
van, 1885 Fourteenth street, when
members and friends are asked to
make special effort to represent.
Each one is asked to bring enough
goods for a quilt block, and the
time will be spent sewing carpet
rags and making blocks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-29
SolOists Feature Program.

1t was announced today that Ira
morti, the well known harpist, will
be the solist with the Chicago Sym
phcny orchestra at the evening con-
cert at Augustana gymnasium on
May s. At the afternoon concert
DuMoulin, cellist, who took the
place of Bruno Steindel as soloist
with the orchestra, will play the
solo selections.
= Tickets for the May festival to be
given under the direction of the
TKt-City Musical association, are
selling fast and those securing tick
cts Before May will be given pref
erence in the reservation of seats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-27

selling, though may put forth countless rules for it's
guidance and control. the real art of selling can
be no more standardized than can the human emotions
be catalogued
OPPORTUNITY and necessity are making our
~ manufacturers give detailed consideration to the
problems of merchandising. Present stimulated de-
mand is Judged according to its merits; it is
accepted as abnormal and temporary. But the great;
permanent market that stands ready to deliver when
commerce calls this is the market on which the far.
sighted manufacturer has his eye and toward the
gaining of which he is bending every effort.
Buying and manufacturing within the plant;
selling to be most effective even while entering the
obscure corners of the country, be vitiu the
eaDisahi0N
Buying. manufacturing and selling the three
essentials and the greatest of these is selling.
PHILADEL PFIA must qualify.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-27
and the greatest Of these is SELLING

n central western state two great, compete
tive industries. When the first company started
i it was practically alone in the field From that day
to this its productive organization has been sound it's
financing adequate, its commodity light. By all the
rules of precedent and production should have held
the countrys trade in the hollow of it's hand
Not far away little group of men entered the
line of business Every handicap that could beset
struggling concern was theirs with emphasis.
Today the second company is doing twice the bus-
ness of the first There is but one answer: 1t kneev
ho1v to sell: it kn0aVs h0ev to SELL 1t has staid in
advance of the times has kept finger the pulse
of DESIRE 1t has foreseen each variation in demand.
Today the second concern doubles in sales the mil
lions of the older house.
Buying, manufacturing, selling Each essential to
the life of commerce, but only the latter is zvtaL
CEILING not only is the most important of indus
~ trial problems but it is the most complex Buy
ing and manufacturing sub ect to Standardization;
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-01-24
The Peril of The Nations.

human passing through the pelou period
hereditary Authority openly
milarm awaken the
knowing established authority
disorder enng The democracy has heard
authority
order Of the world breaking the
rapidly approaching the rule clay Orderly possible
delegate authority
with sovereignty
rapidly spreading
rather parliamens
these
The of
knows what a bring fourth.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1919-01-24
FISCAL COURT CALLS
ROAD TAX ELECTION

The fiscal court. ia session here
yesterday. heard large number of
the most progressive citizens of the
county express their views Of the best
manner of handling the road custom,
and they were practically unanimous
in urging the calling of another cleo
ton on the road tax. The court had
publicly invited citizens of the county
to come before it to offer counsel
and advices in the matter, and the
large number of citizens responding
indicates the growing public interest
in good roads. The largest farmer
taxpayer in the county said he only
regretted the law did not authorize
tax of one dollar instead of twenty
cents on the hundred dollars for road
work. The opinion was generally ex-
pressed by those present that had the
people clearly understood the provi-
sions of the measure it would have
passed by good majority at the No
vember election.
The order as drawn provides that
the money collected from each mag
isterial district shall be expended up
on the roads of the district in which
ii is collected, and that the money
shall be expended under the super
vision of competent citizen of the
district. The hand" system will be
abolished and crews of laborers will
be fully equipped with modern road
building machinery. A campaign Of
education will be undertaken. and the
provisions of the measure fully ex-
planned to the people before the
election, Every voter is earnestly re-
quested to inquire of any member OF
the fiscal court about the details of
the expenditure of the tax when vot-
ed. Ohio county is pursuing road
system abandoned by all the pro
gressive counties of the state. and as
better system must at some time
be adopted, why not now?