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" T THE top of the ladder of
~ literature is poetry, to which
onlv few succeed in climbing.

~ IltCI IdtuIC lS POClIy, u WHICH
only few succeed in climbing.
Next is the essay, a large comfortable
niche cut in the side of the rock of
ages, which is never crowded, and so
is all the more grateful to those who
frequent it. And down at the bot
tom is the novel, which we all read.
Novels are read for various reasons,
which are not often truthfully set
down by the professional critic.
Truth, however, is always best, and
no one need be ashamed of it.
Most of us read novels for the
same reason that we 60 to the theatre
for amusement. We want to get
away from the weary commonplace
things about us, and get some re-
freshment by dipping into another
world. Perhaps our social world is
narrow; but in a good novel we may
move in the best society. Possibly we
are ambitious, and wish to read of
the things we would like to have if
we could. Reading about them is
next best to having them. Or possibly
our world is so unexciting and dreary
that we need the excitement of an ex-
citing novel to keep us from dying of
decay. Excitement is a good thing,
really necessary to life, however bad
it may be when carried to extremes.
Some people become feverish in their
chase for excitement and in their con-
slant reading of exciting novels; but
we must not condemn the healthy for
the excesses of mentally sick.
The excitement afforded by novels
is of several different kinds. There
is the excitement of love and passion
perhaps the most deeply grained
sentiment of the human heart, espec-
tally in these days when our spontan-
eous emotions are constantly being re-
pressed. Then there is the excite
ment of travel and adventure. Final
ly we have the novel of intellectual
piquancy, the book full of epigrams
and smart sayings such as Oscar
Wilde might have written. The no
vel of love and passion may be the
lascivious and dirty book, or sin
equally by being the weakly sentimen-
tai Sunday school story. The abuse
of the novel, or the high-priced dime
novel called the historical romance.
And the extreme of the epigrammatic
story is the snobby smart novel, which
tends to make prigs of us. This last
novel is largely a modern develop
ment.
In any of these lines a novel is
good if it gives us real men and
women, acting naturally and truly,
and is written with sufficient rapidity
and lightness. The great sin in a
novel is ignorance of human nature;
and the next sin is dullness. Either
is fatal.
For the young the great book of
exciting adventures is the Arabian
Nights. All the indecent stories have
been omitted in the modern transla-
tions, and the excitement stops short
of the point at which it can do any
serious harm in over-stimulation. The
best story to begin with is that of
Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp-a
story every one ought to be familiar
with; and next to that the series of
tales of the adventures of Sinbad the
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

permit for residence on Lot 80,
Block sc, First Addition, to connect
with the First Street, South, sewer.
and Erick Elkjer for residence on
Lot IA, Block 5, Hanson's addition to
connect with the 4th Street South
sewer; both of said permits being
subject to the $4,000 tapping fee.
On motion the action taken on ap-
pllcation of John Swenson, at the last
meeting, for sewer permit for new
residence on the East fifty feet of
Lots ID and IA of Block Z, Hanson's
addition, for connecting with the
trout avenue, East, sewer in front of
said lots, was rescinded, and the said
application was now granted upon
payment of $13,75, in lieu of the for
mer owner of said lots had paid tow
ards the construction of the old Jes-
sic Street and Trott avenue sewers.
1t was, on motion, authorized that
the City cooperate with the Town
Board of Willmar Township in opening
the road East from Sperry's addition
to the main State road.
The Street Committee was request
ed to urge the property owners on
Becker avenue, East, to have said
street graded in accordance with
their petition.
acquisitions for supplies from the
Water and Light Department were
presented and the Clerk was in
structed to order same.
On motion the Council adjourned.
V. E.. LAWSON, Mayor.
Attest:
HANS GUNDERsON. City Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

Mrs. Alfred Johnson and children
returned to their home at Minneapo-
lis Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nelson of Kings
burg, Calf, left Wednesday for Will
mar after a couple weeks visit here.
Mrs. Gustav Johnson who broke her
arm and leg about three months ago
returned home Saturday from Will
mar where she has been receiving
treatments.
Wayne Joseph Alexander Holmgren,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Holmgren
passed away last Friday, July 9th, of
a complication of diseases. He was
born March 2Sth, 1919 attaining the age
of one year, three months and eleven
days at the time of death. The fun
eral was held Sunday afternoon at the
East Salem church. Rev. C. G. Strom
officiating. The pail bearers were
four little girls, Eleanor Magnuson,
Marie Anderson, Vera Carlson and
Frances Oman. Elsie Nelson and
Gladys Oman carried flowers. He
leaves to mourn his early departure
his parents and sister, Lorraine, be-
sides many other relatives.
Tuesday evening the Salem congre-
cation had welcome party for Rev.
and Mrs. Strom and family who ar
rived Tuesday from Chicago, Ill. 1t
was also farewell party for Rev. and
Mrs. STAFF who have had charge of
the congregation the past year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
MILLION DOLLAR
BANDMEN COMING
Famous Band Will Give Big Con-
cert July 18th Under
Legion Auspices

The local post of the American Le-
gion has been fortunate in booking
here one of the greatest musical
events Of the year. The much re-
puted Million Dollar Band" which
created such favorable comment here
last summer will appear at the Opera
House Friday afternoon and evening"
July 23rd. The prices for these per-
formances have been placed within
the reach of everybody, 60 cents and
80 cents. The afternoon concert COM
mences at p. m. and the one in the
evening at 8 o'clock sharp.
Harold Bachman, Director of the
Million Dollar Band, has had a career
which fits him admirably for the posi-
ton he now holds as director of a big
concert band. After graduating from
college, where he specialized in music
for a period of eight years, he played
for several seasons on the road with
different concert organizations, among
which was the famous Bohumi Kryl
Concert Band of Chicago. Between
seasons he studied his chosen instru-
ment, the cornet, with H. A. Wander
cook, of Chicago, and Mr.. Vandercook
counts Director Bachman as one of
his most successful pupils, using his
name On all his advertisements for
his cOrnet school.
The Duluth Herald has the following
compliment to pay to the ability of
Director Harold Bachman: "Those
who have heard the Million Dollar
Band at the Rex feel sure that they
have seen one who is to become one
of the foremost band leaders of the
country Conductor Bachman fairly
dripped music from his finger tips and
it is small wonder that his company
OF musicians did so we'll under his
competent direction"
Among the we'll known members of
the band who have been connected
with it from it's beginning, Mr.. Bach
man announces Robert Bruce, the In
dian Cornetist and James E. Son, the
march writer as special features. Erl-
ing Sodahl, of Duluth. will be featured
as a violin soloist, and Graydon Low
er of MINER, Illinois, as baritone So
loist, and the band will also carry a
soprano soloist this year.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
LAKE LILLIAN

July 13.-Albert Lofgren left Mon
day morning for trip to Minneapolis
and st. Paul.
The Misses Violet and Mary Swan
son returned to Hawarden, Ia., Satur-
day morning after ten days visit
at the Lawrence Anderson home.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter N0rdberg re-
turned to their home near Kenmare,
N. Oak, last Friday morning after an
extended visit with relatives and
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blomquist re-
turned to Niobe, N. OAK, last Wed
nesday morning after visit with rel
atiyes and friends.
John G. Flann and son Edward
Flann and Adolph Wick attended a
road meeting at the Court House at
Willmar Monday.
The former Oscar Anderson farm
has been sold to a party from the
State of Iowa.
Fred and Edwin Norling motored
to New London last Saturday even.
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wick and
daughter returned Monday from a
visit at Pipestone
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
PRIAM

July 7th.-Miss Alta Hoon spent the
week end visiting at Cards.
Miss Dora Portz left Saturday for
Minneapolis where she will visit with
her sister. Mrs. Harry Camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Olson and daugh-
tiers, Hattie and Ruby from Fahlun,
and the Card young people spent Fri
day evening at Chas. Isaacson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Card and daughter
Minnie from Mason City, Iowa, are
visiting with Mr.. Cards brother here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. 'Isaacson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Isaacson and fam
lilies spent Sunday the 4th at Chas.
Harris0n's at Eagle Lake.
Quiet number Of our young people
spent the 9Th at Clara City and some
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

It Litchfield. All reported a good

at Litchfeld. All reported a good
time
Miss Fora Euling and Miss Esther
Erickson who spent the 4th at their
parental homes here, returned to their
school at St. Cloud Monday.
MISS Hattie Olson is visiting at
Chas. Isaacson's this week.
Miss Esther Qvam from Willmar is
dressmaking at Evan Erickson's this
week.
Tonic De Visher visited in this vi
entity last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julius RAINBOW is Wis
iting with relatives and friends in
North Dakota.
The Chas. Isaacson young people
and Miss Hattie Olson attended the
ice cream social in Svea Friday eve
ming.
Miss Mildred and Lillian Barker
who are attending the school at Man
kato spent the 18th with their parents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Urges Use Of Butter


Butter production is one of the
most important industries of Mime
sofa and is vital to the welfare of a
healthy people. One pound of butter
gives as much energy food as four
pounds of beef or mutton or four doz-
en- eggs and u the only edible fat
which contributes the unknown sub
stance which experiment has proven
to be absolutely necessary to properly
nourish the human system. Are you
using butter on your table?
DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, answering an
inquiry in Good Housekeeping
magazine, says: GAS far as l am con
cerned I would never give my child
rem oleomargarine, nut-margarine or
| any other substitute for butter. But
ter contains vital principle which
none of it's substitutes possess"
Butteris especially valuable for
children. 1t supplies the necessary
| food element, milk fat, in it's most pal
atable and easily digested form. Why
not use this great food in every home ?
1t builds body and mind, the commun-
ity and the agriculture of the entire
country.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Band concert at Homewood Park
Sunday afternoon.
Martin F'ixen returned Monday
from a trip to Morris.
p. A. Nelson and son Carl left
Friday morning for St. Paul.
Harry Otos of Foreston arrived
Monday for visit in this city.
Miss Mayme Rasmussen spent
Monday visiting at Minneapolis.
Miss Olive Selin returned Satur-
day from visit at Minneapolis.
Arthur G. Erickson spent the week
end visiting friends at Litchfield.
j. S. Robbins returned Saturday
evening from trip to the Twin Cities.
Fritz Blomquist is enjoying a
weeks vacation from his duties at the
Stacy Bros. Co.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
SALEM

July 12th.-Miss Vera Carlson re-
turned Thursday after visit in Ben
son.
The Salem Sunday school had their
picnic at Lake Andrew Friday.
A. l.. Beckman went to Minneapolis
to see his daughter, Miss Ruth, who
underwent an operation for appendi-
cltis last Wednesday morning.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Injured bv Semanhore

L. P. Hawks, a brakeman on the
Great Northern of this city was SER
iously bruised and cut on his fore
head and left eye Sunday morning,
when he came in contact with a sema-
phore tower near st. Anthony on the
outskirts of st. Paul. He was riding
on the side of a car when he struck
the semaphore tower which has been
built dangerously close to the track.
This is the third accident of it's kind
which has happened because of this
semaphore being too close to the
track.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

Mrs. Peter Hultberg of Grasston,
is a guest OF Mr.. and Mrs E. M. Elk
jer during the present week. She will
also visit for some time with friends
and relatives at Belgrade. Mrs. Hult-
berg has attained the grand old age
Of ninety years but appears as active
and spry as tho of younger years.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

In addition to above Dan Murray
contributed 5000 and Mr.. Burghart
$4,000 for grading on the road.
The Great Northern contributed old
ties and cinders for use on the road,
also assistance for loading cnders
The total cost of the work done on
the road up to Saturday night was
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
WILLMAR SWAMPS
DARWINITES SUNDAY
Local Nine Hangs Up Another
Scalp-Rising Ball Interest

The newly organized Willmar base
ball team has done great credit to it.
self during the first two games played
this season. On Friday evening they
presented Kandiyohi with a handsome
defeat and Sunday walked away with
the Darwin aggregation with a score
OF 8 to on their grounds. Altho only
a medium sized crowd watched the
game the performance was interesting
and well executed. Willmar used two
pitchers, Roy Christian and Robert
Johnson, the former pitching excellent
ball for the first eight innings. Will
mar made ten hits to Darwin's and
but 2 errors were committed during
the game. The Willmar lineup was as
follows:
Roy Christian, pitcher
Robert johnson. pitcher
r. Anderson, first base
Orling Christian, catcher
B. Johnson, second base
J. DOugherty, second base
Hartwick. third base
VIM. Arneson, shortstop.
Albert Nordstrom, left field
Ossie Thunstedt, left field.
Bill Williams, center field
Themar Norling, center field
Clyde Starbeck, right field
Leslie Grace, right field
Carl Rasmussen, umpire.
The Darwin battery was Werner
and Miller pitchers and Smith, catch
er. The former pitched the first sew
en- innings, being succeeded in the
eighth by Miller. Darwin made 6 err
rors during the 9 innings.
The score by innings:
IL 4 s 789
Willmar .... 0 2 0 4 0 08
Darwin. ....::.. 0 0 0 0 O O o.
l. Hits (Willmar)- Anderson, hits
out of 5 times to bat; R. Johnson,
out of S; Roy Christian 2 hits and B.
Williams, 1 hit. Total ten hits.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Lawn Social

The Fahlun Baptist Y. P. S. will
give lawn social at the Carrie John
son home on Wednesday evening July
FL. A short program will be rendered
after which ice cream will be served.
A welcome to all.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Donations for Sperrv Road

The following donations were re-
ceived by the city and township to be
applied on the rOadWOrk done to open
the Sperry Road:
Dan \. Murray. 900 90
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Moves to St. Paul

Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Nelson and son
Carl and daughter Vera, have moved
to st. Paul and will reside at 1871
Laurel Ave. Mr.. Nelson sold his resi-
dence here which was located at II:
Fifth St. W. to liver Erickson of Jack.
son for the consideration of $4,000.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

Elmer and Harry Walstead re-
turned to Forman, N. OAK, Saturday
morning after a weeks visit with rela-
tives and friends in this city and
Mamre township.
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$1,25O.40. OF this $32520 is paid by
the City and $325.20 will be paid by
the township of Willmar.
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That very name of sufficient proof
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Thousands of who have known the of Brunswick
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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Purchased McLauqhlin Residence

Purchased Mclaughlin Residence
\. G Molander, cashier of the Far
mers Security State Bank, purchased
the c. E. Mclaughlin residence at S02
Fourth St. w. last Wednesday. Mr..
Molander and family will take charge
| of their new home at once.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

The Misses Mable, Myrtle and
Ruth, and Messrs. Elmer, Schuyler
Satire of Thief River Falls. autoed
here the Fourth and spent some time
visiting friends and relatives.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14
Concert SUNDAY Afternoon

The Willmar Band will give an op-
en- air concert at the Homewood Park
next Sunday afternoon. The public
is invited as usual, to all these con-
certs.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

The Finance Committee reported
the foregoing bills back approved in
the amounts stated.
Alderman Hoaglund offered the fol-
lowing resolution which was adopted
by the following vote: "Ayes," 6;
noes" none
| Resolution.
Be it resolved by the City Council
of City of Willmar that City Clerk be,
and he hereby is, authorized to issue
warrants against the respective funds
in payment of the foregoing approx
ed bills.
Approved June 18th. 1920.
VICTOR E. LAWSON, Mayor
In the matter of hearing set for
this meeting for changing the grade
at the request of property owners af-
fected, at some points on the Trott
Avenue, East, grading improvements,
petitioned for by J. Melvin johnson,
Olof A. Ferring and others, the said
hearing was now declared opened, but
owing to the absence of the City En-
gineer this hearing was, on motion,
continued till the next regular meet
ing, or to Special meeting to be
called after the Engineer returns
"a number of property owners in
terested in said matter we're present.
John Holmdahl and Hans Swanson,
the owners of the land that they
have plated for the new Lakeside
Addition, West and Northwest of
Sperry's addition) were present,
which matter was brought up at the
last meeting.
After some discussion about the
said plat, as to width of certain
{streets, Alderman Freeberg offered
the following resolution which was
adopted by the following vote:
ayes" 6; "noes," none.
Resolution.
Resolved, that the plat of Lakeside
Addition to the City of Willmar, pre-
pared by Engineer Rowat and now on
file with the City Clerk be and the
same is hereby accepted and approx.
: ed, and the dedication of the streets
and avenues as shown thereon are
thereby accepted, provided that First
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1920-07-14

3 J ~. SUI,
out of 5 times to bat; R. Johnson,
out of S; Roy Christian hits and B
Williams, 1 hit. Total ten hits,
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-13
so5 IN PRoFIrEER NET.

90 IN T nut INLsAs
The campaign against food profiteers
and hoarders in the United States has
netted a total of sos arrests.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-13
CHURCHES PLAN
COUNTY GROUPS
{nterchurch Movement Selects
Workers for Indiana.

The Interchurch World Movement will
be organized in every county in Indiana
Dr. Don D. Tullis, state secretary, an
nounced today.
Organizers, who will be known as con
veners, will carry on the work of the or
ganization. More than forty Indiana min
listers already have accepted appointments
as county conveners, DR.. Tullis an
nounces.
AS soon as a convener for each county
in the state Is secured the actual work
of organizing each county on lines sug
gested ny the Interchurch World Move
ment viii begin.
The plan calls for a strong and eff
fective county organization, with u con-
veneer at the head of each group.
The following ministers have been ap-
pointed conveners of the various coun
ties of the state Rev. H. E. Wilson,
Bartholomew county, Baptist; Rev L. w.
Hostetter, Carroll county, Presbyterian I;
Rev. Mahlon c. Tunison, Cass county,
Baptist; Rev. Perry Bauman, Clay coun-
'ty, Reformed Rev Benjamin Fl. Rankin,
Dearborn county, Presbyterian; Rev A.
p. Bourns, Dekalb county. Presbyterian
Rev. James J.. Williams, Delaware coun-
ty. NJ. 81; Rev. A. L. Tidrick, FOun
tain county, Baptist; Rev. Benjamin T.
Purviance, Grant county, Baptist; Rev.
Owen D. Pratt, Greene county, Presbyte-
rian; Rev. Enos Harvey, Hamilton coun-
ty. Friend; Rev. ]. G. Moore. Harrison
county, Methodist; Rev. William II. An
gus, Huntington county, Presbyterian
Rev. f. A. Hayward, Jackson county,
Baptist; Rev J. B. Fleming, Jasper
county, Presbyterian; Rev. NJ. L. Long,
Jay county, Disciple; Rev. II. D. Gordon,
Jefferson county, United Presbyterian
Rev A. l.. Ward, Johnson county,
Disciple; Rev. A. +. Reynolds, Jennings
county; Rev John b. Miller Knox coun-
ty. Presbyterian; Rev. O. e. Tones. Lake
county. Disciple; Rev. j. F. Belleyille,
Laporte county. Christian; Rev. II. J.
Gernhart. Lawrence county. Methodist
Rev. A. P. Howells, Monroe 7ounty, Bap-
fist; Rev. b. C. Blunt. Morgan county
Baptist; Rev. Robert H. Hooks, Ohio
county, Presbyterian; Rev. S. A. Ben
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-13
". C.. Sandman Dies;
Funeral Tomorrow

The funeral of William C. Sandman,
90, a well known Beech Grove railroad
man, who died yesterday at his home
1881 Rowland avenue, will be held at .
o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the home
Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Sandman had been a foreman in
the Big Four shops at Beech Grove dur
ing the greater part of twenty years
service with the railroad He was ac
tive in civic affairs in Beech Grove and
prominent in democratic politics. He
was engineer at the courthouse for four
years and was a candidate for city coun-
ell in 1908 and 1912 A brother, Henry
W. Sandman, is sergeant on the police
force.
Mr.. Sandman had been Ill but a few
days. During the war he was chairman
Of draft board No. /, and physicians say
that he permanently weakened himself
by his strenuous devotion to duty. He
was born in Greensburg, Ind. a widow
and one son, William survive.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-02-13

and she need not fear an enemy nation
upon her western flank"
Asked concerning Premier Lloyd
Georges scheme for a double parliament
in Ireland, Mr. Griffith responded
ut will never work. The proposal is
dead already. l was told by an English
journalist that it was only plan to
stall off Irish opinion In the United
States because of the approaching presi-
Dental election.
"As to Ulster I can say that 80 per
cent of the province is Sim Fem.
Ulster will never take up arms against
the south of ireland. The Ulster ques-
ton was largely an excuse for British
misrepresentation"
Mr.. Griffith was elected TO parliament
on the Sim Fein ticket in Ireland, but
never took his seat. He came to London
to deliver speech at an Irish demon
gtration.