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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
OUTBREAK OF TRUE ARMY WORM HAS
BEEN DETECTED IN SOUTHERN AREAS

In the long battle against insect enc
mics, the bureau Of entomology. United
states department Of agriculture.
serves Is the farmers listening post"
TO give due warning OF al impending
raid from the enemy. Al outbreak Of
the true army worm has been detect
ed in southern Illinois, and also in
southern Missouri. and the scientists
are making every effort TO give infor-
nation upon the control Of this pest.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
Water Telescope Finds Missing Body

Miss Emily Mccarthy. a nurse of
Meriden. Conn. disappeared and her
hat was found il Black pond indicat-
ing that she had drowned. probably by
wading into the water in the dark and
becoming confused.
Every effort to find the body by drag
-ing failed. 80 Scout Executive John D.
Roberts made q water telescope from
4 keg, with a glass bottom. Holding
this over the side Of a boat and peer
ing into the depths Of the pond. the
body Of the missing nurse was finally
seen and brought ashore-Boy Scout
Bulletin.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14

Of the pest IS Effected hv means % pol
soned bats. poisoned SPRAYS Upon
crops not intended 10 he used az for
age. and by the construction II di,ches
and traps where the masses O. cater-
pillars can be caught ard crushed with
log drag.
For the next three months the feds
Of growing grass and grain must BE
watched carefully and, when the worm
IS discovered. the attack should be
pressed with utmost vigor % prevent
the pest from terrifying his position.
Once intrenched the army worm XII
claim large slice Of farm profits FOR
his neutrality-suspicious. Of dollars have
passed down the greedy NAV u the
army worm III the past 80 years.
Markings Of True Worr
The true army worm should -o- r.
confused with tie Overflow worm -
the grass worm. say Tie federal n
tomolog.Sts. The genuine article :
: nearly naked. smooth, STRIPED ca.e--
pillar about one and o1e-i.4lt inches
long. HIS greeniSh body ! ma-Eed
with three dark stripes which r1u, ore
down each side ana ole down -he
faek. for TIE length Of rh- body TIE
head is .reeL!>f brown. specified With
black.
TIE army worm operates fl masses,
ana from THIS characteristic ~ d--.y-,
h-s RAM, When 1ar-- Numbers y
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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
RAISE CHICKENS FOR MONEY
incubator Has Revolutionzed Indus
try ard Made Il Worth While
for Every Farmer.

Poultry rGising was never given
much consideration By anyone. Quite
contrast with what is being done
now by the government. agricultural
colleges, experiment stations and va-i-
Gus other institutions In behalf Of the
humble hen. The Incubator has revo-
lutionized this business Of rajsin.
chickens and has made Of il business
worth while
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
PLACE FOR HORSES TO ROLL
Best Plan 70 Let Animal Out Once
Each Oay-Eollins ADDS to Its
Health ard Vigor

Whore horses are closely confined
in stalls most OF the time. they are
more apt to roll in the 9Th and ma
nure Than If they had been taken out,
and allowed 70 roll once i day. Let
ting them roll outside 81 stalls saves
much currying and brushing. avoids
the possibility of the animal rolling
where il wo0Id g; fast. and ad i e
irs health and v.gor ~ a--li2s
cleaner
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14

L IS expected that The worm viii ap-
pear in the sections lying north and
northeast OF The area infested AZ pres
ent. Probably this will occur within
a short time. ana farmers are urged
10 be ready with their defense.
Cortro Of Pest.
Just what tbs defense should con
si>I OF i fully described in Farmers
Bulletin 73l which the department
Viii send free upon request, . a-y
Interested person. Briefly, he control
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
In Ye Stcne Ace.

John Dionosarus-What's that poet
fellow Jumping around with so much
glee fer?
Eddie Stonehatchet-He sent q :ew
poem 10 the editor Of the Stone Age
Gazette and tie letter dropped on the
editors foot.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
PROTECTION FROM FLIES

TIE following remedy i 80.
10 afford horses, dogs and COWS
absolute protection from files.
FeHnyroyal. ! ounce: alcoho.
> ounces: f~h oil, = pint.
Mix 2 4 bottle and shake well
before using. Apply lightly %
the animals coat each morning
and for II hours it WIFI be I'M
nuLe from flies, Be careful -
apply The PREPARATION lightly. s
il vii! >rifTen he hair. one
bottle Will last q sumner for a
horse. Any drug store can sup
ply the ingredients.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
b yan..jR csane5

r O ert Louis
stew e nson was
born of cultured
parents. Nov. IS.
1850. In Edin-
burEh. From In
fancy his health
was delicate. His
. c b o o 1 = z was
therefore desul-
tory, but he early
q dored the tales
and poems read to
him by his de-
voted nurse. Ali
son Cunningham.
and SO began the
passion for litera-
ture which domi-
mated his ! &c. His
fat h er. Thomas
Stevenson. an able
1911 >~-,raar a..
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14

Accent California" syrup az Figs
only-look for The name California OF
the package, then YOU are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less physic for The little stomach, liver
and bowels. Children love its fruity
taste Fun directions on each bottle
You must say California. ADV.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands cut pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
30 be just the remedy needed in Thousands
npon thousands OF distressing cases.
Ewamp-Root makes friends quickly be
cause its mild and immediate effect Is soon
realized in most cases. II Is gentle,
healing vegetable compound
Start treatment ct onee Sold at all
drug stores IN bottles Of two sizes, medi-
I'm and large
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents TO Dr.
kilner Co., Binghamton. " Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure ano
Renticn this paper-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
lime Of Great Dancer.

When any Of the four pillars Of
government are mainly shaken or
veakeaed-which are religion. justice
council and treasure need 10
pray tor fair weather. Bacon.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
GOLDMEDAL.
ehRLE :o On
RTY:&dUI4l "

TIE national remedy of Holland for ever
400 years; it is an enemy Of all pains re-
sultiag from kidney, liver and uric acid
troubles. All druggists, three sizes.
Lsok for the name Gold Medal on every bex
and accept no imitation
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
Many Wells Poisoned.

Five hundred wells in Frances in
vnded district must be purified Of
German poison before they can be
made use Of
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14
Different Then

Talk is cheap" she SAID.
mot IL you say ii with flowers" he
replied.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1920-08-14

The lion is considered the king Of
beasts by all except the lioness.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
CAUGHT FOR his $500
Man From Albert Lea bought"
Livestock Building At
State Fair

Gilbert Gilbertson, a fair yisito,
from Albert Lea, MINI, reported tc
the police Saturday night that he haa
bought the livestock building at the
fatr grounds yesterday from q mar
VINO wore store clothes and q dia.
mond stickptn. Gilbertson said. A
rev minutes later, regretting his
bargain after another man who fash
ed q star, said he feared the seller
had acted without full authority, Gil
bertson said he gave the detective
Szb more to get his money back, says
The Minneapolis Journal.
Livestock Is great moneymaker, u
Ghlbertson said he was told. "The man
who ran this building last year clear
ed q fortune. He wasn't able to come
this year and sent me to sell his In.
After little diokering about the
price. Gilbsrtson said. he got 1t down
to s1.6o0
The money was turned over and the
agent" said he would be right back
with the papers.
"A few minutes after that first fell
low left me-" said Gilbertson, San
other fellow stepped up, showed me
q star and said II / would pay him
a retaining fee he would try and get
my money back. I didn't see him
again either"
Gilbertson first went to the st.
Paul police, and later reported his
loss to the Minneapolis police.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
BLOOD POISON DANGERS
CONDITION OF MARSHALL
kROSCH Is SERIOUS
Former Blue Earth City Lady
Was Injured In Mime
apoIis Recently
Especial to The Free Press.l

Blue Earth, MINI. September L.
Marshall Krosoh, a wealthy farmer
who after selling his farm south OF
Blue Earth few months ago, NOV
ed upon farm which he bought in
the prospective iron region near
Wells, has been seriously Ill for the
past few days with blood poisoning
One Of his fingers has been amputat-
ed and still he is not considered out
Of danger.
While the family Of Burt LaMay
were spenc;ng the day in Blue Earth
Saturday their home with all the
contents was burned to the ground
As soon as the FIRE was discovered
many people hurried to the place but
it was too late save either the house
or any OF the contents. The origin
Of the FIRE Is unl1nown.
Mrs. Mittlestad, who with her fani
ly moved to the cities from Blue
Earth year ago In order that her
girls might attend college, met with
o serious accident there few days
ago. She was caught and crushed
between two street cars in such a
way that her back was SO badly
wrenched that she has been put into
q plaster paris cast. Even if she
lives she wal likely be an invalid fol
life. She Is able 70 talk and can use
her arms some but parts of her body
seem 10 be paraiyEed.
AT the fourth quarterly conference
OF the Methodist church at this place
held last evening, 1t was voted to IN
crease tho salary Of the pastor, Rev
w. ]. Ferris, to $4,000 If he would
remain for another year. He has
consented to do so. Phe Methodist
people at Elmore have also voted te
increase their pastors salary TO Sc,
600 for the next year.
1t was big church wedding Satur
day evening at D. m, In the Pres
bytsraan church when Miss Marion
Burton, daughter Of Mrs. c. N. Bur
ton. student Of the state university
was united In marriage with DR.
Whitaker, a dentist OF Minneapolis
They will make their future homo
there.
John P. Schroedel of Fairmont
sofa, as he captured single handed
eight Germans and brought them In
alive and won decorations from
America, England and France Is
suffering with tuberculosis as a re
suIt of wounds he received. He mar
ried the nurse who cared for hin,
while In the east, and under her care
and the treatment he Is receiving
through the Minnesota Public Health
service. Is rapidly gaining IN healti
and Is able to ride out. He made q
trip recently through this part oi
the county
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
.DLAZ HEADS
THE REVOLT
Nephew Former Mexican Presl-
dent Starts Fuss Against
Government
IAssociated Press Dispatch. ]


Mexico CITY, September 4.-Revola.
tionary activity by followers OF Fell,
Diax. nsphew Of former President
Porhrio Dias. has been begun in the
vicinity OF Misantla, state of Vers
Cruz. according to press dispatches
received from Jalapa last night. Di-
az, who was leader Of o. revolt in the
state OF Vera Cruz against the Car
ranze government, has not been ac-
tive since that regime was overthrowr
and 1t has been understood he had
reached On agreement with the pres
ent de facto authorities.
Declares New Regime.
Reports state that Diaz refused tc
recognize the Aqua Prieta plan
repudiates the present government
and declares he will fight to restore
the legislation of 1857.
Travellers arriving from Teziutlan
state Of Puebla, and Jalac!2so. state
! OF Vera Cruz, tell OF renewed rebel
operations near those towns, but are
uncertain whether these operations
are being conducted by followers OF
Diaz or those who support General
Candido Aguilar, former governor OF
the state Of Vera Cruz and son-in law
OF the late President CarranZa.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
CARRIED LARGE WEAPON
INSANE PATIENT BROUGHT
TO ST. PETER HOSPITAL
Double Wedding Was One Of the
Social Functions In
That City
Especial to The Free Press.I

81. Peter. Mimi, September GA
scare was thrown into the state hos
pitsl employees Saturday by nswl,
arrived inmate. The patient. Erie
Nordby. violently insane man com.
mittsd from Kanabec county, was
found to have q thirty eight calibre
revolver loaded to the brim concealed
In his clothes. He was brought tc
this city Thursday by the sheriff OF
kanAbec county, who failed to search
him thoroughly.
Mrs. H. L. Stark will leave tomor-
row to represent Nicollet county re-
publican women at the reception for
Mrs. Warren G. Harding at Mime
apolis. She will also attend the an
nual encampment Of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution at the
Mrs. Stark IL chairman Of the WON
ems republican committee Of Nicol-
let county.
A double wedding occurred Satur-
day afternoon at Norseland. in which
two brothers married two sisters.
The contracting parties were Miss
Lillian Ida Gjerde and Leonard Gun
derson and Miss Eunice Marian
Gterde and Minor G. Gunderson. The
ceremony took rlace at the Norweg-
Ian Lutheran parsonage. Rev. ]. j.
Strand officiating. The brides are
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Cjerde, and the grooms are sons of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Gunderson. Both
Norseland township. Both couples
will engage in farming in that town
ship. Leonard Gunderson Is an ex-
service man, having served a year in
st. Peter will be the seat Of the
annual convention Of the English
Lutheran churches of the Augustana
Synod on October 18th. The conven-
tton will last five days and noted
churchmen from many states will be
present as delegates. 1t Is expect
ed that more than. fifty delegates
from Illinois, Ohio, New York, Indi-
ana. Iowa. Wisconsin and Minnesota
Will be present, as there are forty
seven congregations affiliated in the
synod. Arrangements for the con-
P. n. Sjogren, pastor Of the local
English Lutheran church.
According to decision of the Min
nesota Tax commission, real estate
valuations in Nicollet county have
been increased ten per cent. The
total taxable valuation for the coun-
ty was s5,381,654, as fixed by the
board Of equalization, but the amount
which will be taxed the coming year
will be $10,2s7,819. North Mankato
has by far the highest valuation per
acre in Nicollet county. Land in that
village will be assessed at the value
of $161.47. The following is the as
sessed valuation of real estate in the
different parts OF the county: Bel
grade, sS3.34; Bernadotte, $82.74;
Brighton, $31.25: Courtland, S33.06;
Lake Prairie. $3O.4s: New Sweden,
s3o.2s; Nicollet. s31.ss: Oshawa,
$30.s1; Ridgely, s298o: Traverse,
S28.94: West Newton, s30.s9: Court
land village, s48.65; Lafayette vii
lage. S6023; Nicollet village, $50. AZ;
North Mankato. s151.47; st. Peter,
s59.S4.
Manager R. A. Dean closed the base
ball season for the St. Peter team
yesterday with a married men single
men game. The decision was won by
the married men by a score of 13 to
3. One Of the largest crowds this
season turned out to see the "old
spaySn trim the "kidSo
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
lack OF CASH IN BANK
THEREFORE,, M. j. o'BRlEN
SWORE TO WARRANT
He Asks For Arrest Of julius z.
Mansbacher; An $50
Coat Deal

M. J. O'Brien, manager Of the Value
Store, has sworn to warrant charg-
ing julius e. Mansbacher with utter
ing and delivering a check with intent
to defraud, and without having sufh :
cient funds In the bank upon which
the check was drawn to meet the face
70 the check.
It is alleged IN the COMPLAINT that
Manabacher wrote out a check for
800 on the First National Bank OF
Minneapolis In favor Of Miss Ruth
Firth of North Mankato. who pre-
sented the paper at the Value store
in payment of an $50 coat.
What 10 Claimed.
According to the statement Of o. c.
Dethloff, one of the clerks In the
Value Store, Miss Mirth came In and
priced some coats and other ladies
garments. Miss Marie Cunningham
was the lady clerk that waited on
Miss Firth who Is alleged to have
from Minneapolis, and that he would
buy her anything that she asked. A
short time later after Miss Cunning
ham had made the sale Of an $50
coat to the lady, Mansbacher came
into the store, according to the
statement of Mr.. Dethloff, and wrote
out a check for 500.
While he was making out the pa
per, SO Mr.. Dethloff stated to The
Free Press, Mansbacher told of his
wealth, and how he liked his niece,
and was willing to purchase her any.
thing that she needed in the way of
nInfninu TkothIa<p that he
stamped the back of the check with
the codnpany's stamp after Miss Firth
had endorsed the paper, and then
went over to one Of the local banks
where he got the 500 on the check.
He handed back $40 In cash to Mans
bacher, and that gentleman handed
the money to Miss Firth and told her
to go and purchase pair Of shoes
with it..
Check Was Returned.
Nothing was thought of the matter
First National Bank of Minneapolis
with the statement that Mr.. Mans
bacher had no funds there to meet It.
Then 1t was that Miss Firth was
called upon and she returned the
coat. Following this M. J. O'Brien,
manager Of the Value Store swore
out the warrant as stated. Mr.. Deth-
lon Is still of the opinion that Mans
bacher hay have overdrawn his ac-
count, and will yet make good.
1t Is understood that Sheriff Osten
has gone to Virginia, Mimi, to place
Mansbacher under arrest. He Is ex-
pected to reach this city with his pri-
soner this evening. It is understood
that Mansbacher and partner for
some time previous to passing the
check, had solicited orders for en-
largfng photographs, and paintings.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
WEEDS IN ST. PETER
Frank J. BIenapfl Is Married to Miss
Bertha j. Walter.

Bertha J. Walter.
Last evening at eight o'clock Miss
Bertha jeanette Walter, one Of St
Peters popular young women, was
united in marriage to Mr.. Frank ].
Bienapf Of Mankato. Rev. Father
Theis was the officiating clergyman,
and the ceremony was performed in
the parish house Of st. Peter and
Paul's church The wedding was a
quiet affair, the contracting parties
being unattended, says The st. Peter
Herald.
Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. Bienapfl left on a
wedding trip to Denver and Colora-
do Springs, Colo. They will spend
several weeks visiting relatives in
the west, and will be at home to
their friends in Mankato after Oc-
tober Is.
The bride of this September wed.
ding Is daughter Of Mrs. Frederick
Walter, and was born and reared in
st. Peter She was educated in our
public schools, and for some years
was employed as a clerk in T. w.
Knoll's store. For the last year she
has held a similar position in the
Richards store at Mankato. She Is a
talented young woman, and her many
friends unite with The Herald in
wishing her happiness.
Her husband Is well known young
man of Mankato, where he has re-
sided many years. He is veteran
employe OF the F. H. Neubel Cornice
Works, sheet metal workers, where
he holds the position Of foreman.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
MOTOR GARAGE
Edward Pierce of Beauford to
Engage In Business At
Mapleton

Beauford, September "A deal
was closed last Tuesday by which
Edward Pierce becomes the owner of
the Mapleton Motor company garage
OF which w. d. Welcome was the
owner Mr.. Pierce, the new pro
prtetor, took possession at once. Mr.
Pierce is one OF Beauford's industri-
GUS young men, who no doubt will
handle the business to the best OF
his ability. He attended the Sweeny
Automobile school at Kansas City
Mo-, for several months and has been
first class salesman for the Glenn
ents garage at Mankato during the
summer months. He will continue to
handle the Buick and Chevrolet cars
and will maintain high class repair
department.
Lee Pierce, who is working at Dan
vile spent Sunday at the parental
home.
Mrs. w. R. Atcherson and daugh
ter Helen Of Mankato and Mrs
Chase of South Dakota spent the
week end at the home Of Mrs. Atch
erson, parents of Mr.. and Mrs. L. G.
Pierce. n
Rev. S. E. Surface expects to re-
sign the pastorate in October and
has rented the old Sherman home
stead. We hope the conference, will
not accept his resignation that we
may keep him as pastor for the
coming year.
Earl Scott of Iowa is here for q few
days visit with his friends, the Rev.
s. e. Surface and family.
Mrs. Fay Trushen, who has been
spending some time here among rela-
tives, returned to her home In Ten
nessee Monday. She was accom-
panied by her cousin Omer McMahan
and daughter Nellie who expect to
make an extended visit.
Sunday school Sunday morning at
1890. Morning worship at 1880
Christian Endeavor at 1880. Every
body welcome To all these sarYicaa
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
Mankato ToUnship

Anton Wilmes and family moved
into their new house last week.
Vera Baker attended the dance at
Wendell Drummer's Sunday evening.
Mrs. Margaret Weber of ST. Paul is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Wines
William Fredericks is threshing in
this vicinity this week.
Elizabeth Wilmes helped Mrs. c..
Hotaling through threshing.
Mrs. William Hoffman and daughter
Nora did shopping in Mankato Mon
day.
Mrs. Henry Foelster is visiting rel
Gtives in Owatonna-
Mrs. A.. e. Smith and children
Dorjnda Fern and Richard of Mime
apolis are visiting their aunt, Mrs. A.
Wilmes.
Harry and William Wenner motor
ed to Dakota last week
Mrs. C.. A. Hotaling has been quite
sick with a severe cold.
Henry Foelster Is having his silo
filed.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
SOLD HIS DAIRY
J. L. keene Disposed Of Property

j. L. keene Disposed Of Property to
Ineemar Jorstad, Wisconsin.
J. L. Keene Of LeHiIlier has DIS
posed Of his interests in the River
side Dairy to Ingemar Jorstad Of On
alaska, Wis. He has been engaged
in the dairy business for the past
eight years.
Mr.. Jorstad was attracted to
Mankato by the homelike appearance
of the city, and the beautiful sur
roundings. Mr.. Keene Will continue
to operate the farm In Le Hitler.
Attorney John q. Regan spoke on
the Irish question before the Shelby
Farmers Club at Shelby school house
south of Amboy last night to q fair
was evidenced BY the demand for
literature.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
CAUGHT LARGE P|CKEREL
George B. Owen Lands One
Weighing Sixteen and Half
Pounds

Perhaps the largest pickerel cap
George 3. Owen last week ct Madison
Lake. The weight OF this fish was
sixteen and one hall pounds.
During the month OF August Mr.
Owen caught four OF the picksrel
family weighing ten pounds, Four of
eight. one twelve and this sixteen and
one half making an average weight OF
ten pounds each for the ten fish.
Not very many bass have been talk /.
en- this season, and Mr.. Owen 90 /.
counts for this by their having been
crowded out OF their nesting grounds
by the carp
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10

Robbery at Good Thunder-The
Good Thunder Herald reports that or
Sunday forenoon while Mr.. and Mrs
Hugo Doerfng were at church their
helped himself to a number Of articles
OF value. Among the things reported
missing were Mr.. Doering's new coat
a gold ring. the contents OF childs
bank, about forty cents, and half OF
a freshly baked cake The thief left
his coat in place OF the one he took
and showed some consideration when
looking over valuable papers by leav-
ing all the registered Liberty bonds
and other papers as he found them
1t is thought to have been the work
of n tramp.
The Mankato free press., 1920-09-10
WHO GOT THE FINE.

Man From Iowa Paid "FIne" In Park,
So He Claimed.
Austin, Mimi, September 2.-Who
Is the Lafayette Park man who made
an Iowa autoist pay him So the other
night for parking his car "the wrong
way" in the park The Iowa man
says the man wore a badge and held.
out his hand with the remark 81 fine
you S."
The IS was paid but the Iowa man
came UP town and learned the fine
was not legally imposed and he got
back the $5 from the chief of police.