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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
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Senator Harding Was Entertained At
Outing In Tennessee.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

Chattanooga, Tenn, October 13.-
An outing among the Civil War land
marks about Chattanooga was ar
ranged by Tennessee republican lead
ers today for Senat0r . Warren G..
Harding, the party's nominee for
president, who will open his southern
speaking campaign tonight in the
Municipal tabernacle.
An automobile trip to points of his
toric interest, beginning soon after
the arrival here this morning of the
Harding special train, was to occupy
the candidate and his party until af-
ternoon. Missionary Ridge, Lookout
Mountain and Chickamague were on
the route of the drive and feature
was. a picnic luncheon at Signal
Mountain.
Republican State Chairman Gore,
H. Evans a former republican gu
bernatorial candidate, and Emil Was
sman were the senator's hosts on the
trip. After the return to Chattanooga
he. was to hold public reception at
his hotel and then dine privately be-
fore his night address.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15

Miss Lucy Hardegger was her sister s
maid Of honor. She wore lowered or
child of colored georgette dress and car
ried a bouquet Of pink and white roses.
Gus Meyer was his brothers bestman.
At one o. clock q four course dinner was
served in the dining room to the immed-
late families and few friends. Mr..
and Mrs Meyer left for st. Paul on their
honeymoon. The latters going away
suit was Of electric blue broadcloth with
hat to match and nutria ahoker.
Mrs. John Davis and daughter Ora
visited between trains Tuesday with her
daughter, Mrs. Evan Lloyd.
Miss Marguerite Simonett returned
home Tuesday after spending a couple
months with her grandmother at Maple
ton, Iowa.
Mrs. John Davis and daughter Ora
belle were business callers at Mankato
between trains Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
SETTLED FOR $500
Omaha Company Pass That Sum I
Widow Of Judson Case.

Omaha Company Pass That Sum to
Widow Of Judson Case.
Fairmont, October 13.-Haycraft &
NcCune on Monday received a check
for $500 in full settlement of the
claim of the widow Of the late Judso-s
company.
The case was settled without suit
and is for the maximum amount per-
mitted by the laws Of Minnesota.
Judson Case was killed on May 8,
1920. He was section laborer, So
years old. leaving wife and four
adult children.
on temporary siding between Lewis.
vile and Madelia, eating his noon
lunch. The switch had been left
oSen and g train ran into the open
switch. The car passed over Case.
cutting hiD body completely = tNo
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
FOUND AFTER EIGHT DAYS
Yung Lady Was Dead That Lonu Be.
fore Being Discovered.

Albert Lea October 13.-Miss Mar
tina Anderson, twenty years of age,
was found last Saturday in her
apartments in Minneapolis cold in
death. She had been dead, according
to the physicians, more than eight
day when found. "
She is the adopted daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. August Arneson of Bancroft.
This unfortunate girl has had a hard
row to hoe during her short life. Fer
real name is Martha Risdahl, daugh-
ter of A. Risdahl, who resides In the
northern part of the state. When. only
mere child her mother died and she
was adopted by Mr.. and Mrs. Arne-
son.
When still young girl she left the
Arneson home and three years ago
became a waitress in Minneapolis.
Her body was brought to Albert
Lea Sunday and on Monday afternoon
was laid to rest in the East Church
cemetery. She has a brother and sis
ter living somewhere in Canada.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15

Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Laurisch re-
turned yesterday from st. Paul, where
they motored on Sunday.
Misses Mabel and Beda Korsell left
this morning for Chicago, where they
will spend two weeks visiting with
relatives.
Mrs. John Deglman went to Maple
ton yesterday to attend the funeral
OF Miss Emma Troendle OF that place.
Mrs Margaret Miller left Mankato
last evening for California where she
will spend the winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
DEATH OF MRS. WILSON
Wife OF Secretary OF Labor, Ha
Passed Awav

Elmira, N. Y. October 13.-Mrs
William B. Wilson, wife of the Secre-
tary of Labor, died at two O'Clock
this morning in Washington D. C.
She was born in Blossburg, Pa, and
the body will, be taken to that place
for burial Sunday.
Washington, October -3.-Agnes
Williamson Wilson, wife OF Score
tary Of Labor Wilson, died early to-
day at the Wilson home here, aged
sixty one years. Mrs. Wilson was
stricken with a paralytic stroke
about ten years ago and this result
ed in her death. Nine children In
addition to husband survive.
Funeral service will be held at the
home here Thursday afternoon and
burial will be made at Blossburs Pa
Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
FIRE SWEPT OVER AREA
Sixty Acres Burned During the Night
In Wisconsin,.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l


Superior, Wisconsin, October 10
1t was learned late this forenoon fires
swept over about sixty acres area,
a small portion in Pattison park at
Black River Falls, Wis. during the
high winds last night despite the, eff
forts Of over $50 FIR" fighters from the
city of Superior. A call for troop M
of the Wisconsin National Guard was
issued by Governor E. L. Phillip yes
terday evening. The troopers were
on their way to the scene OF fire, one
hour after the call was received
here. .
Senator. Rayeny, who is in charge
in fighting the fires, announced today
that there is grave danger from fires
at the eastern section Of the large
park A constant patrol Is being
kept in this district by the troopers
and by civilian fighters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
KILLED IN AUTO CRASH
Thomas 6ieIe jeskie OF HoldInaford
Died After An Accident.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
cloud Miv,n nofDHax 20 III,

st. Cloud, Mimi, October 13.-Tho-
mas Bielejeski, prosperous merchant
Of Holdingford, Stearns county, died
last night at nine o'clock from chest
injuries, an hour after his car had
overturned six miles from. st. Cloud
on the st. Joseph road. Bielejeski
with four companions was on his way
and ran into. deep ditch. while at.
tempting to avoid a farmers wagon
which partly blinded them by glar-
ing lights Of an approaching car. His
companions we're not seriously in
jured. slgh
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
Awarded te Gold Medal.

Walter CIemenson, buttermaker OF
Creamery A, at Pratt, was awarded the
gold medal prize from the Iowa State
Dairy association for the highest scor-
at the National Dairy Congress held in
Waterloo, Iowa. His butter scored 95h.
Mr.. Clemenson received the prize last
Saturday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15
Born-B ehnke.

Miss Martha Born, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Born of Mankato town
ship, and Mr.. Louis F. Behnke, were
married at lmmanuer Lutheran
church last evening at eight o'clock
Rev. A. F. Winter officiated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15

Preus to Speak In Fairmont.
Jake Preus and Corporal L. C. Col
Inns are going to speak in Fairmont
on Tuesday night, October 10.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-15

Mrs John Cain has returned
fxom Tracy where sNp snen1 two
weeks whiting with fr1snds. &
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
WORKMENO ON
STRIKE IN
SOVIET MILL

Newbern, n. C., Dec 30-Employes
Of the Newbern Iron works and Sup
ply company voted to disregard the
profit sharing agreement recently en-
tered into with the company and 20
70 on strike. Pay received by the
workers last week, the first under
the new plan, which Wss based on
profits Of the concern above operat-
ing expenses. amounted 70 a reduction
OF 10 percent from the amount re-
ceived the previous week
The men at first accepted the re-
duction without comment, but today
announced they would not abide by
the agreement, said 10 have been
verbal, TO operate the plant on a
profit sharing basis Instead they
threatened to remain out until prom
ised their former wage scale Com
pany officials replied that Il was i'm
possible 70 grant the demand and, II
necessary, the plant would remain
closed indefinitely.
me pIant is one Of the largest Of
its kind in this section OF the state
The men first went on strike q month
ago, when a 10 percent wage reduc-
ton was announced. but remained out
only one day Subsequently. however,
an additional wage reduction OF 10
percent was announced precipitatinE
a strike which was settled through
acceptance by company officials OF
the profit sharing plan Euggested BY
the men. One Of the first develop
ments under the new plan was a re-
duction OF 10 percent in the salaries
OF the office force The first pay
dav also showed a 10 percent loss In
wages under the profit sharing plan
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
FOREIGN COUNSELOR DENIES
CHARGES THAT NEW CHINESE
REPUBLIC Is MILITARISTIC

compatible with sovereignty OF Lne
republic has been settled by parlia-
ment and the government, II would De
inviting disturbances 70 attempt
change
Pins Faith to League
THE greatest enemy today Is not
militarism or provincial miitancy but
the low standard Of living among the
mass OF the population and the luxury
which modern essentials such as rail-
ways and roads represent because OF
their immense first cost in compare
tive terms. The narrow margin De
tween existence and starvation Us so
easily wiped out in Chinas dense
population that when TO this prob
lem is added the problem Of taxa
ton the work OF the government pre-
sents incredible difficulties In west
ern countries wei articulatsd credit
systems serve to disguise postwar
problems perhaps greater than
China's but in this country they pre-
sent themselves in all -nakedness
which renders evasion or postpone
meut impossible.
China needs foreign help but It
must be help justly given She pins
her faith to the league OF nations
and to a dispassionate, non-partisan
settlement Of her issues abroad, be-
cause too often in the past II has been
shown that what IS desired Of her at
home fs not negotiation but surrender.
International generosity viii find
swifter reward here than elsewhere
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

nEEING. China. Dec. 3o.-Charges
which have been circulated In
some foreign countries that China
has become a militaristic nation are
denied by DR., Philip Tyaui councillor
or the foreign office.
what China today IS suffering
from is not nilitariEm properly So
called but an overweight OF provincial
military organization in relation 20
the general admin istrationi said the
councillor.
Ratio Less Than Germany
"China. according TO Independent
Investigation made by several depart
uents during the last Few months,
has almost precisely the same popu-
ton as Europe-440.0Q0.QQ least
seven tmfes the population OF Ger
many. II to the field force permit
ted 70 Germany by the Ne-sailles
treaty are added the men in the safe
~ police and civic guard. and that
total is multiplied by seven. i VIII
be found that the ratio IA China Is
inferior TO the ratio in an admittedly
disarmed Germany. In field troops
and provincial patrols, China has l.
100000.
''That their present organization
and their dependence on military gov
ernors must be changed is granted
But until a decision can be properly
registered regarding the separation
OF civil and military power and until
the degree Of provincial autonomy
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
BUDGET
FOR NEW YEAR
TO BE $88O,194

The county budget LoF the new
year viii be ss5o.194. That was the
sum submitted az the semi-monthly
meeting Of the county commissioners,
wednesday afternoon by J. A Esca-
OF that amount s1s5.500 Is set
aside FOR road work, while an addi-
tlonal s1os.900 is designated for the
road and bridge fund For the county
hospital. $4,000 Is set aside. while
$4,000 Be- appropriated for 1urles- Ihe
largest single item, S2Tz.455.4s Is for
interest and sinking fund on the pub
lie debt and S246,141 IS designated
for the general fund.
Other itemE incIude- County court
and Judge, s5500s county court Of
law $500; county clerk, S56Q0i
county tax collector. &I3,530s county
attorney. s1770i county as1essors $le.-
500. county sheriff. $4,000; county
treasurer. S2o11; county auditor
g7500s district clerk. s1l10; county
commissioners. $500: district court
$500, justice Of peace. No IA, S7755
justice Of peace. No. LIB, $685. JUS
tics courts outside, S45: county physl-
clan. $500; county clinic $4,000; court
house expenses, S15,6Q0; jail eX-
penses. s2s,960; heating plant, S1bs-
sos county hospital, $4,000; county
poor farm, s11,71p; charities, $500;
lunaeics, S4250: delinquent children,
$3.50; county schools 1890; general
expenses. S17.850.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
BUSINESS DECLINE DUE TO
READUISTMENT. SAYS CAR

New York. Dec. 50.-The present
economic depression in the United
States is the result OF the natural
expect al We might hope for" said
Ebert IL Gary, CHAPMAN Of the
board G. directors Of the United
States steel corporation. While there
are many things in the general at
mosphere which are disquisting," he
said he De- as hopeful and conf
dent Of the future" as he has been at
any time
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
STRONG FIGHT PLANED FOR
ADMISSION OF FARM LABOR

Dallas. Texas, Dec. ga strong
fight to have the immigration bill
amended to include provisions for
seasonal agricultural labor for Texas
VIII be made by the Texas chamber OF
commerce at the hearing before SEN
ate immigration committee in Wash
fngtOn, January 8. walton Peteet,
manager Of the agricultural depart
nent Of the state chamber, Is being
sent to Washington 70 present the
Texas farmers side Of the case.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
To Own Buildings
Eor IFS Embassies Abroad

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Dec. 30
Buildings for Brazilian embassies and
legations abroad viii be acquired by
purchase under a legislative resolu-
The Government Is authorized to open
necessary credits to the extent OF ap-
proximately $4,000 IN each flnan-
cial period
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
INDIRECT LIGHTING SYSTEM
TO BE PUT m AT CITY HALL

Chandeliers from which lights in
the city hail have been suspended are
being removed An indirect system
of electric lighting VIII be installed.
The chandeliers originally served for
the transmission Of gas for lighting.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
200 DELINQUENT TAX SUITS
FILED BY COUNTY ATTORNEY

One hundred suits for delinquent
taxes were filed by county attorney
VIII Pelphrey Wednesday to get
money due for 1917 and 1913 taxes.
About 200 suits have been filed dur
ing the last two months. while 900
more probably viii be entered, Mr..
PelphreT said.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
ASPIRIN
Name aBayer" On Genuine

Wa-uinei Unless you see the name
-BaFer" on package OF on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
s1ribed by physicians for tWenty-one
years and proved safe by millions
Take Aspirin only as told in the
Bzyer package for Colds. Headache,
Neuralgia, rheumatism, Earache,
Toothache. Lumbag0 and for Pain
Handy tin boxes Of twelve Bayer
Tablets Of Aspirin cost few cents.
Druggists also sell larger packages.
Aspirin Is the trade mark OF Bayer
Manufacture o. Monoaceticacidester
OF Salicyl
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30

Looking for NeWs3 Here It II.
When you have kodak films TO be
developed and printed bring them 10
10 z. san Antonio street, and we
are sure you viii be pleased with our
work.
Gandaru Photo supply Co.-Ady.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
COUNCILMAN WANTS ENGINEER
TO MAKE WATER SURVEY

City councilman r. c. semple has
been authorized By the city council
70 get in touch with an engineer com
petent 10 make a survey Of water
needs and sources for FL Paso. He 10
in Communication now with some Of
the engineers recommended by the FL
Paso chapter Of the American En-
cheering association
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
Texas Bank Examiners
To Meet Next Mondq1

examiners from various districts in
Texas viii gather here Wednesday
for the quarterly conference with ].
7. Mc1lIlin. state banking commits
sion The conference viii last three
days, after which the examiners viii
be assigned TO the different districts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
1000 GARMENT WORKERS
STRIKE IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Nd Dec 30.-About
10o0 garment workers employed in
80 or 40 OF the smaller clothing fac
tories have gone on strike in obedi-
ence to orders from the local business
agent OF the Amalgamated Clothing
Workers union. who said the chief
point at issue Is az effort on The
part OF the manufacturers TO reduce
wages TO the 1918 level, q cut aver
aging from % to 80 percent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
CITY COUNCIL WILL ORDER
so NEW SIGNS Az ONCE

New street signs for Government
Hill, Austin Terrace, Altura Park
and Kern Place viii be ordered at
once by the city council About s92
signs VIII be required. 5e2 for cor
ners now without them and 500 to
replace damaged signs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
TEXAS POSTPONES ACTION
TO HAVE LANDS FORFEITED

The money stringencT viii cause
state officials not to take action TO
forget state lands on which interest
has not been paid by January !. ac-
cording 20 a letter received BY W D.
Greet, county clark, from J. L Rob
feor. state land commissioner.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-12-30
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
CTS WAGES 2Zlz PERCENT

Wflimantic. Conn. Dec. 5o.-So-
tees have been posted IN the local
mills OF the American Thread COM
pznF announcing q reduction in
wages Of 221k percent, effective next
Monday. The cut viii affect 5000 per-
sons employed in the compauy's mills
at FAN River and Holyoke, Mass.
westerly, p I, and Willimantic and
Glasgow, Conn
The company's mills here have been
operated but one day q week for the
last month
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04
DREAMLAND ADVENTURES
BALKY SANS MAY PARTY
t Nv DADDY

querade. But as he danced upon the
limb OF a tree he really looked like some
mysterious story-book creature.
"Follow me to the court of the Queen
of the May" said Billy, as he nimbiy
swung himself from the tree to the
ground. The moment he touched the
earth he began to turn cartwheels,
whirling along the path to Birdland.
1T Is circus monkey" screamed the
children from the city. 'Tt is a circus
monkey doing circus tricks ~
That made Peggy smile, for she
thought how It would tease. Billy to be
called monkey.
Billy led them deep into the woods to
place where a curtain of vines hung
across the path. Here he turned a last
cartwheel, made a sweeping bow. and
held back the curtain.
"Enter!" he shouted. ENTER the
court of the Queen of the May"
The court Of the Queen of May was "A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04

beautiful bower of wild flowers. There
were flowers everywhere, On the
ground was q carpet of flowers: the
ceiling was gay. with blossoms Of
noWering trees: the walls were green
draperies Of leaves with bits of color
peeking out here and there. At one end
was a throne of violets and on this
throne sat charming queen clad In a
robe of purple blooms ana wearing a
crown Of golden flowers.
Hail to the queen of the May! !"
shouted Billy. At that the birds bobbed
UP and down. the animals waggled their
heads Peggy did a dancing school
curtsy, and the city children made
grand bows; one hand on the stomach
and one hand behind the back, just like
dukes in the movies.
Welcome ALL" spoke the Queen OF
the May in lovely, gracious voice,
Welcome to our party"
"Hoo-hool Hoo-ray for the Queen
of the May Z" hooted Judge Owl.
Peggy looked up quickly when she
heard the queens voice. Yes, she knew
that voice. The Queen of the May was
Nanette. the' little city girl who had
moved to tho country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER- HLADfIPTT1A TUESDAY, 1920

Hail Queen of the Mayl ,Give us
good weather - sang the birds,
Hail. Queen of the Mayi Give us
good eatings |" cried the anipals.
Hail Queen of the May!e Give us a
good. good timeI mu,r,mursd the four city city
their eyes to the lovely per-
son on the throne. They didn't know
she was Nanette, for the last time they
had seen Nanette was when she was In
her city attic, a frail, sick little girl.
This red-cheeked, gorgeous, glowing
queen wasn't bit like that old
Nanette.
"Haii, Queen of the May, said Peggy,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04
CHAPTER II
The Queen Of the May

..,r children from the city
THE iou .stonishment at the green
l stsred ~ tha9 greeted them.
clad ID, f0rla % y sprite p cried Polly 1T Is a
It y ssxelaimed. Martha, IT'S an
fairy! n rod Harry. ITS q goblin y
eff ittie Joe. 'It Is q forest
oa sho,,'teso screamed the birds and animals
But Peggy Ior knew sn Il ely, gano' sor goblin, goblin
nor ,rr ,s,s II was Billy Belgium dress
nor q, issif as il he we're -soing to a mas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04

the last of all 'Give .us good hearts
that we may be happy and make others
happy, too"
The Queen of the May smiled.
have good eatings." she said. -"And
with hearts that are good we are sure
to have good time. Let the birds sing
and the frolic begin"
ITomorYop pill be told hoto they
frofo at the May pdrty.J
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04

- a, .r,,,ed ,oith the dntmois
iPeggy, y,isds 70 10 attend a Mag party
d.di d.si,t t"f fsaisy san, and Judge & o%t are ase
SsS Ssso FOR Nenettes fr'GTs;Gss m T;rsiarS ,o tasy sy
Stv. " "" II, a oreen.clud figure toho
are eree.sot them to the portu)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-04

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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-05-21

the line that says the earth is three
miles away straight down-Tom
says he'll hold the controls with his
knee and lean back in the cock pit to
JON loving hands together and say
the blessed words.
The only trouble is the dictum of
the peace conference air experts that
decided air is national-in other
words that the United States is the
United States clear up to the cecil
ing"
"But I'll let them take me to
court" declares Tom. "We'll see
Wen see if they can stop an old air
salt from earning an honest living
tying knots for runaways! Well
seew
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