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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
STATE. POULTRY EXHIBIT
ASSOCIATION TO HOLD
SHOW JAN. 22-24
Elaborate Program Is Offered
Chicken Fanciers At Affair
In Minneapolis

Thirty four years of continual
meetings and poultry shows is d
record to be proud of. The Mime
sofa State Poultry association has
done some wonderful work in the
past but with the coming of the new
year, it plans far greater things. A
campaign will be launched, with this
years show, which it is expected
will be of far reaching benefit to
the poultEymen Of Minnesota. The
industry will be brought to the at
tentfon of persons residing in other
states. Attention will be called to the
quality possessed by Minnesota
breeders. The people 1T home will
not be forgotten as they must be
impressed with the Importance of
raising thoroughbred poultry in place
of the mongrel The show this year
will be held in Minneapolis, January
22-25.
Part of this plan will be the grand
champion sweepstakes county COM
petition. AS this signifies, it will be
a contest between the counties of
Minnesota and the county having the
largest and most notorious display
will be awarded the first premium.
A second and third award will also
be made. George II. Nelson, secre-
tary of the association, offers a $25
gold special prize to the county win
ming the first award. Through this
contest it is expected to stimulate
interest in well bred poultry in each
county, so that in time we can point
TO the state of Minnesota as the
greatest producing state of well bred
poultry.
The educational features Of this
years show is CO. Operative between
the state of Minnesota and United
States, department of agriculture.
George w. Hackett, extension poal-
tryman for the government, will have
full charge of the program. The
government exhibit coming from
Kansas City, will include a model
poultry house and flock, colony
houses, brood coops, fixtures and
other things.
Lectures And Demonstrations.
Lectures and demonstrations Will
be given by Professor A. c. Smith,
N. E. Chapman, George w. Hackett,
w. E. Stanfield and others. Messrs.
Hackett, Smith and Stanfield and d.
+. Hale will give short course in
Judging. Therese Kaas of Evan,
Mimi, will talk on the 'Capon for the
Farm" as well as give demonstra-
tions of this feature, Saturday, Jan-
uary "a. Others will talk and dem
onstrate this subject during the
other days Of the show. Morning
sessions will be held for the poultry
men of Minnesota and plans will be
outlined at these meetings on how
the poultry industry can be improv-
ed and promoted to the benefit OF
Minnesota.
The home economics department
of the University Agricultural col
lege and the Hennepin county home
demonstration department will show
the value of poultry and eggs for
food, bv lectures and cooking DOM
oEstrations.
If YOU are interested in helping the
state association in its work of be-
coming the poultry industry in Min
nesota and would like to become a
member of the organization or should
you desire to enter some OF your
poultry at the thirty fourth annual
show, write George H. Nelson, Sec
rotary, 229 East Hennepin avenue,
Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
SALE OF ScWS BOOKED
+. NJ. Fuller and Sons, Redwood, Have
Scheduled An Auction,

On Saturday, January II, one of
the largest sales of sows ever held
Will be given by p. M. Fuller and
Sens OF Redwood Falls at which tine
enc of the greatest offerings of sows
ever put through the sale ring will
be placed on the market. The Full
iers are said to have one of the lead
ing Duroc herds of today and buyers
from all parts Of the Northwest pat
'i"n 'his firm when they want
Durocs to improve their herds.
The individuals going in this sale
are sired by some OF the greatest
hogs in the country. In the catalog
are listed hogs that were bred and
raised on tie leading hog farms in
Iowa Minnesota. Illinois, Nebraska,
Indiana. Ohio. Kentucky. Tennessee.
Mississippi and sSouths Carolina. The
Indications at the llpYesen slime are
ithatiJthis wilbsbe one ofgthe biggest
sales in the pQrthWest. ..... ....> I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

branch Of the army, to learn the
trade. Reports made public re-
Gently show that more than three
thousand young men have enlisted to
this work. From the time the Ameri-
can forces were organized, until
January 1, 1919, the signal corps
system handled nearly eight million
kilograms and Twenty-Five million
telephone calls. The signal corps
won three hundred and twenty five
decorations. s.. sar. ...
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
LIVE STOCK MARKET RE-
PORT NEW FEATURE

Special attention is called to
the weekly summary in this
issue of the live stock market
at South st. Paul. Through
special arrangements with the
South st. Paul Publicity Blu
reau, this reliable market re-
view will be a feature of The
Free Press every week. 1t will
be short, concise and reliable
and should prove Of great ben
eft to our farm readers.
The South st. Paul Bureau,
which is in charge of Walter
A. Williams, a veteran market
reporter, will act as the South
St. Paul representative for
The Free Press and will furn-
ish our readers with correct
market information at any
time. Just drop line to the
Bureau, mentioning the fact
that you are a subscriber to
The Free Press. When on the
market, Slr. Williams will be
glad to receive a call from you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
SCHOOL NOTES
FROM St. CLAIR

During the past weeks all the radi-
atOrs in the school building were re-
paired and Janitor Roerig says that
as result he uses much less coal to
heat the building.
Resolved that we will all push to-
gether for the Bigger and Better
school, movement.
Let us start the New Year right by
paying our tuition OF the first of each
month.
Lester Haedt was enrolled in the
eighth grade this week.
The freshmen have finished their
zoology text book and are reviewing
for their final examination.
At the last meeting of the Lone
Scouts it was decided to brave the
snow drifts and hike out into the
country on Saturday.
Pupils of the intermediate grades
who have had an average of 100 per
cent in spelling this month are Stan
ley Chase, Harry Fisher. Gertrude
Grams. Elzada O'Brien and Hazel
Schostag. Those averaging ninety
nine per cent were Leone Schroeder,
Friedrich Kruse, Gertrude Laechelt.
John Mueller, Erwin Schulz, Bernard
Knoll, Louise Schostag, Friedrich
Heinze and Sylvia Fishef.
At a meeting of the l.. w. G.. We'd
nesday the following committees were
appointed. Room. E. Kuske and B.
Knoll; program. E. O'Brien and s.
Chase.
The third grade began Natural
Method Readers" this week and are
very much interested in them.
Viola Precht and Savalah Shields
have had an average of 100 in spell
ing the past two months.
Children of the first and second
grades are making paper furniture,
which furnish interesting promblems
in arithmetic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
MRS. MARY BUskEY DIES
Resident Of Madison Lake; Funeral
On "Wednesday

Resident Of Madison Lake; Funeral
On "Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Buskey passed away
at her home at Madison Lake at $3.50
o'clock Monday morning She had
been sufferer from bronchitis for
a number of years.
The deceased was born in Sweden
and was seventy-six years old. She
was united in marriage in 1868 and
came to this city in 1871. The family
resided in this city one year when
they moved to Madison Lake. Five
children, Erve of Mankato, Mrs. Kump
of Mankato, Albert at Eagle Lake
and Willie and Amanda at home
survive.
Funeral services will be conducted
at two o'clock from the home Wednes-
day afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

Mapleton, January 13.-Ten Kinks
are entered in the Bonspiel, the first
event having been played today, which
was for the Mapleton State bank tro-
ply and was won by the Russell An
mis- rink, score 16 to 10. The visit
ors are two Kinks from Mankato,
known as the Nyquist and Tompkins
Kinks. Two from Winnebago are
known as the Mcdonald skip and
,Reasoner skip. Mapleton Kinks are
skipped by Bryon McGregor, Russell
Annis, B. F. Taylor, Garfield Ellis, w.
G.. Schulz and Joe McQuiggan.
The second was begun Immediately
by the McQuiggan and Tompkins
Kinks. This was for the First Ma
tional bank trophy. The street is
quiet to all but those who live on the
east end of Main street are constant
ly reminded of the "raring game" by
the sounds which come from the
Heather Curling club rink in that
vicinity.
1t is said that Mrs. Hamp and Mrs.
B. F. Taylor each have a haggis
stewing all the time so that tom"
or ben" can get lunch between
games without interfering with the
business of curling.
A Bonnie Scott from Mankato by
the name of Chris Laurisch and his
broad smile are here. The hearty
shake of the members will dispell all
doubts as to the welcome of all to the
sport. Many ladies enjoy the seats
provided in the visitors room which
is always warm and coy and take
lively interest in the game.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
SHOT BY OWN POSSE
Mistaken For Robber. Louis E. john
son Was Fired Upon.

son Was Fired Upon.
st. Paul, January 23.--Mistaken
for robber by members of the posse
he was leading in search for two
bandits, who few minutes before
had robbed his, grocery store at White
Bear Beach, Louis E. Johnson was
fired on and perhaps fatally injured
last night. l
The shooting occurred after the
bandits had been cornered in box
car between White Bear and White
Bear Beach, The car had been sur
rounded and Johnson, in approaching
it was taken by members to be one
of the robbers. A number armed
with shotguns fired almost simultane-
ously. One shot lodged in Johnson's
right eye and another under his left
eye. During the confusion following
his fall the bandits are believed to
have escaped.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
MOVE INTO UNION BUILDING
Glasses Are Now Being Held In The
New Structure.

Pupils were moved into the new
Union school building yesterday and
sessions are being held on schedule
today. The industrial classes. the
fourth, fifth and sixth grades which
have been meeting at the high school,
the first, second and third grades
which have. been accommodated at
the Franklin school and the primary
department which has been holding
school at the library, are all now
holding regular sessions in the new
building Although the work is not
yet fully completed the rooms are in
snch. condition as, to make them suit
able for the. holding OF regular school
and the work in the building will be
completed after school IS out, ip those
. rooms which are being used, ~ y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
Clerks Will Not Share Bonus.

Army field clerks are not entitled
to share in the $20.00O,0 900 state SOL
dier bonus fund, according to ruling
given the bonus board by Colonel A.
F. Pratt assistant attorney general
Major W. A. Curtis, bonus executive
officer, estimated, however, that lesas
than so applicants are affected by the
ruling. 6 I.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
SIMMONS FINED 500

Pleaded Guilty to the Charge of
Transporting Liquor.
s. William Simmons of Mankato.
pleaded guilty in the federal district
court, st. Paul yesterday, to, charge
of attempting tS transport liquor from
Mankato to Iowa and was fhed 300.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
AT MAPLETON..
BONNIE SCOTS ARE NOW
HANDLING STANES
Several Big BraWnyFelloWs From
Mankato Taking Part In
The Game

Hoot Mani! Come ava to the Curlin'
Were all SCOTS here moo
The Mapleton, Heather club are
In their happiest mood.
With Tams on their heads and
Scarfs about their necks
The members arc on the ground
Early and Late"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
W|P|NG OUT i THE TOWNS
AVALANCHE CREATED
HAVOC IN ITALY
Villages Destroyed; In Most In
stances Inhabitants
Escaped
Iuniled Press Dispatch.l

Rome, January 13.-Several viii
eyes in the Alpine district have been
Siped out by an avalanche which
'wept down from the mountains yes
terday. In the Province of Piedmont
IN the Swiss frontier the greatest
lamage was done. The village of De-
mont was completely wiped out. At
Eernante and ,Limont the villages
were also destroyed but the inhabi-
ants We're warned in time to escape.
1t the village of Aosta house with
even inhabitants was buried in the
incoming slide.
Storm in France.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Paris, January 13.-Northern and
Eastern France are Being swept by a
violent storm, reports stating that
three persons were killed and twelve
injured. Heavy damage is reported.
Wire communication suffered sew
erely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

Children of the first and second
grades are making paper furniture.
which furnish interesting promblems
in arithmetic.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16
CATTLE MARKET STEADY
HOGS REGAIN PART OF
EARLIER LOSS
Porker Tops South ST. Paul
Market at $14.50; Sheep Are
Reported Higher

Especial to Free Press.l
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

Viola Precht and Savalah Shields
have had an average of 100 in spell
ing the past two months.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

The third grade began Natural
Method Readers" this week and are
very much interested in them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-01-16

At meeting of the L. w. c. We'd
nesday the following committees were
appointed. Room, E. Kuske and B.
Knoll; program, E. O'Brien and s.
Chase. So
Smyrna times., 1920-04-07
For Sale

Store and dwelling, situate on Main street,
SMYRNA, Delaware, lately belonging to benton
" Weldon. deceased. Apply to
CLIFFORD v. MANNERING,
odd Fellows Building,
a. ooAoO Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1920-04-07

FiVe-Pa a s s en6er
Touring Car $685.
T W o-Pas s e1 ger
Roadster $I595
Four.Pas s s aGer
Sport Model. SITS
Seven-P as sengc-
Touring Car, SI765
Fo ur.Pas s ger
CoUPe.s...$ $2495
Sc even-Pa S s en- ger
Sedan ...... $2725
Price s f. o. b. Ke-osta
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
CIVIC WELCOME
TOPOLISH
City officials and Chamber
of Commerce Will Par
ticipate in Celebration
PRINCE DEMOCRATIC
IN SPITE OF TITLE

Arrangements were underway way
today for participation next Monday
by the Chamber OF Commerce and
Slate and city officials In the cere-
monies incident to the visit TO VIII
mington Of Prince Casimir Lubomir-
SKI, first minister from Poland to the
United States.
In the absence OF Mayor Taylor,
who Is on his annual vacation, the
municipality will be represented by
President OF Council George 7. Lyon,
as acting Mayor, Finance Committee
Chairman Charles FOrwOOd and City
Solicitor John w. Huxley, Jr Gov
ernor Townsend and Secretary OF state
johnson will represent the State.
Falling upon the ANGLICAN indie
pendence anniversary holiday, the
celebration will likewise mark the
freedom Of Poland from foreign rule
and also the closing day OF the cam
paign for the S50,OO0000 Polish bond
subscriptions throughout the United
States.
Prince Lubomlrsh and his wife, the
Princess Lubomirsh, at present are
az the Bateman House, BrantOn Point,
Newport r. /. They are expected to
arrive in WllminNon either Sunday
night or early Monday morning.
There Will be a parade Of the PO-
lish societies and others in the after
noon, followed by a mass meeting in
DelamOre Park, South BrOOme and
Maple streets, and a banquet in the
duBarry room Of the Hotel dupont in
the evening.
Prince Lubomirsh comes from a
very well known family which rem
dered great services and made numer-
Gus sacrifices for the cause Of PO-
land. Tho title OF prince was con-
ferred upon his family in the seven
teenth century. Notwithstanding his
title, he Is a true democrat and one
or the leading figures Of advanced
national and social ideas. His con-
Nlciions attracted the attention Of
- President Pilsudek. president. and
lgnace Paderewski. premier OF Poland.
Inc prince, after completing his
studies in the law departments Of
Krakow and Vienna University. de-
voted himself 10 study Of political
science in Paris and forestry at Nancy.
He made a tour Of the United states
IN 1899, studying Industrial conditions
and particular the lumber industry.
finding a special interest in that in
dustry as operated on a large scale
In Oregon. Later he was instrumental
IN developing the wood industry of
Poland, and organized a society. OF
forest owners. Advancing in the field
or Industry towards the realization OF
advanced social ideas and endeavoring
70 set a practical example TO solve
the differences between capital and
labor, he erected several factories
which are run exclusively by the
laboring classes.
In the lleld Of politics he was a
member Of the Galician Diet twelve
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
PESKY
BED BUGS

Bcdbug lCimex lcctulariusl. The ori-
gin OF the name hcdbug Is unknown. but
Is supposed 20 be naturally suggested as
10 y descriptive. There are many local
names for these parasites, as for Illus
trntlon, around Boston they are called
"Chlnches,' from Baltimore and VIII
mingt0n comes the name Mahogany
Flat' In New York they are styled as
"Rcd Coats around Pittsburgh they are
called "pcsky Devils" IN Cincinnati and
the South "Nightriders." in ST. Louis
and Chicago district Crimson Ram
blcrs." the great West pilgrims" The
old saying, "the bcdbug has no teeth.
but they get there just the same" Is
correct Instead OF teeth they possess
piercing. and suckling beak 20 draw
and rob you OF your blood for their own
body.
Bedbugs. no matter what you may call
them. or where they came from, science
has found a way TO rid them II you viii
use faithfully the new chemical pcsky
Devils Quiotus "p. ID. O." A Soc pack
age makes one quart, enough TO Nil a
million bedbugs. reaches, heas, ants or
coolies, and their eggs as we'll +. ID. .
will not injure bedding, and each pack
age contains a patent spout 10 enable
YOU TO get them In the hard-to- get-at-
places. Impossible for pcsky Devils TO
exist where T.. ID. q. Is used. Sold by
Eckerd Drug Co. and \. B. Danforth'H
drug store.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02

years. to which post he was elected
by the farmers. As a member OF the
Diet, he advocated economy and ef-
nolency and achieved a reputation for
his advocacy Of river control and
regulation.
His knowledge OF law and economy,
his varied experiences obtained by
worL n the field OF Industry. his share
in soc 81 questions and knowledge Of
cond I ons In this country enabled
him To render great SERVICES TO his
mother land by establishing close
economic relations between the United
states and Poland. Aftor his appoint-
ment as envoy extraordinary and
minister TO the United Staies. and
before his departure 20 this country.
Prince Lubomirski Travelled through
Poland with Herbert Hoover, 20 whom
ne showed the conditions not only
OF his country, but tho situation on
the B0lshevik front.
A. ID. Warner, Jr., president Of the
chamber OF Commerce, this afternoon
announced appointment OF the fol-
lowing committee 10 represent the
chamber in welcoming and entertain
lng the distinguished visitors.
n. +. dupont, J. p. Faheriy. John
,. hossell, Howard l.. seaman and Mr..
warner. Mr.. faherty is assistant gen
eral manager o. the Harlan plant OF
tle Bethlehem Shiphuilding Corpora
lion, Ltd; Mr.. ROsscll Is president of
me Security Trust and Safe Deposii
company; Mr.. Seaman is suporiniend-
eht OF the Lobdell Car Works.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
RHEUMATISM
Physician Relieves a Real Remedy for
the Disease Has Been Found.

Rheuma, the wonderful rheumatism
remedy sold by druggists everywhere.
than other remedies costing many times
fs much.
Rheuma helps pass the deadly poison.
Gus secretions into the bowels and Md
on In natural. healthy way
Read what q reputable physician saws
about Kheuma g. n have made n most
careful investigation Of the formula cm-
ployed In the manufacture of Rhcuma.
and / heartily recommend it as a rem
edy for an forms OF rheumatism I find
kheuma far In advance OF the methods
generally employed In the treatment Of
rheumatism, and altogether different in
composition from the remedies usually
prescribed. DR.. NJ. G.. Lyons.
This should give any sufferer from
rheumatism confidence 10 try Rheuma ~
3. Danforth will supply You and guaran-
tee money refunded if Rheuma does not
give complete and lasting relief
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
FIREFLY HAs onn IsE

In Cuba, a species OF FREELY Is
found so brilliantly luminous that
the Negroes use them for lantern
lghts. They confne a few of the
insects In an ordinary glass lantern
which may be carried about or hung
up I'm the hut.
When evening festivities are held
olidoors In Cuba, IL Is said to be a
usual thing for ladies 10 adorn their
gowns with these nreflies, which glow
more brilliantly than gems.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
MOONIICHT EXCLUSION

A moonlight excursion will be given
on July 80 by the Pennsylvania Rail
road WOmen's Mutual Aid. formerly
Pennsylvania Railroad Women's War
Relief. Music will be furnished by the
p. b. q W. r. r.. A. A. Band A
large steamer has been secured FOR tho
trip.
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
u. $ MISSION IN BERLIN BUSY

BERLIN lBy Nfail) Tho Amer
lean mission here is swampcd daily
with passport applications. Some
come from Germans, others from
Americans marooned here during the
war.
The German who did military ser
vice Is quickly disposed Of. Many
cases, however, require especial r.
ference TO The Stata department In
Washington
Evening journal., 1920-07-02
p. IN mi AID MEETING

Tho general superintendent meet
ing Of the Pennsylvania System Wom-
ems Mutual Aid, usually held In the
assembly room OF the Pennsylvania
Railroad building, this city, viii be
held in the clubhouse at PerryVille.
on July ~. Those going will make
the 40 train standard time) from
Wilmington
Arizona republican., 1920-03-23
YOUNG LION SPENDS
THE DAY IN PHOENIX
POSING FOR PICTURE

Tired out by posing in front OF
the camera all day, cub noun
tain lion erawIed submissiveIy into
a temporary home provided for it
in the windows of the Palace
Sporting Goods store on Central
avenue and went peacefully to
sleep last niaht. The lion was
taken by J. r. Patterson. govern
nent hunter near Camp Wood,
about 90 miles northwest of Pres
colt. 1t is 2La months old.
Although only recently captured
in the wild haunts of the northern
Arizona forests, the lion has taken
very kindly to the restrictions of
civilization. M. e. Musgrave, pred
atory animal inspector for the
government, took the baby mammal
for a motor ride yesterday and in
duced it to pose for several excel
lent pictures. 1t was given its en-
tire freedom while being photo
graphed in trees and along canal
and river banks.
This is the seth lion which Pat
terson has killed or captured for
the government within a year. The
management of moving picture
concern has bought this one and
will use it in taking Arizona scenes.