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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-03-19

to advertise for bids for the gathering
Of the city garbage.
Councilman Mahowald reported that
the Woodmen Of the World are about
to vacate their hall on North Front
street. Among the furniture the lodge
will have to dispose of are number
Of tables. chairs and benches, which
could be used in the proposed pavil-
lion at Sibley park. These he thought
could be purchased at q reasonable
figure. The matter was left with
Councilman Mahowald with power to
act s
a. Would Improve Pike Street.
Councilman Han:mett brought UP
the matter. of the poor condition OF
Pike street, and stated that he was in
favor of paving the same. from Jack
son to Main street Councilman Ma
paving both Exchange and Pike
streets il the railways will do their
share toward paying for the same.
and il not, he would not vote for the
improvement. .s
Mayor Waters would ask the rail-
ways to remove the tracks in the
rear of the Omaha Union depot.
Councilman Hammett, said that he
was out for the betterment of Man
kato in any way possible. n the i'm
rrovements could not be paid for by
the present generation, he would
leave ii up To future generations, to
meet the expense. For this reason
he favored the proposed new arn,ory
and community building, the proposed
live stock pavilion which would
prove a great source of advertising
for Mankato. and by all means he
would either make an artificial lake
in the Van Brunt slough or something
else TO remove the present eyesore.
As means of possibly meeting the
.yexing question Of housing in Manka-
to, Councilman Hammett suggested
that municipal Fat be erected by
the city on some Of its property. This
could be made large enough to &C
commodate several families. He Of
fered this as q suggestion 10 be
thinking about.
After allowing the bills the meeting
adjourned. e. w. -.
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get supervisor for boys at the Y.
10 take up the work. and organize
clubs. societies, camping parties and
the like for the boy
Best Program Coming Year.
in the coming year we can give
-Mankato the best program in the
history of the organization and we
ask the dads to back us up in doing
it," said Mr. Tyler.
He declared that boys were al
ways welcome at the Y, that more
were wanted and that every effort
was made to look out for their moral
and physical betternent while they
were there
At the close of his remarks Harlo
Lack led three hearty cheers for
Mr.. Tyler.
President c. H. Cooper of the Y
board OF directors presided at the
opening of the program Later he
introduced Guy Smith who acted as
POSTMASTER during the evening. Mr..
Smith interpreted much humor into
his introductions of the various
speakers.
A rising vote OF thanks was given,
during the latter part OF the evening.
for Mrs. Evan Hughes, chairman OF
the banquet committee,A Mrs. S. 3.
Wilson, chairman of the table com.
n:ittee. the ladies who assisted in
preparing and serving the banquet,
Mrs. H. AAPatterson and Mrs. Wilbur
Taylor. the Orpl1eus quartette, and
the Sandon orchestra.
The menu for the banquet served
was:
Cream chicken
Mashed potatoes Hot biscuit
Escalloped Corn
Cranberry conserve.
Bread Butter
Raisen pie p
Coffee.
The committee in charge wish 10
extend their thanks to l.. w. Andrist
and Johnson Boman furniture store
for chairs donated for the banquet and
to the various churches for tables do
mated. They also wish to thank The
ladies of the various churches Of the
city who prepared and served the ex
cellent dinner. "..
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Mrs. Hale found herself wishing that
the German aviator would be shot
down. Following. this Commandant
Hale related the havoc wrought by
bombs, and the way boys were blown
almost to- atoms or else terribly
mangied. He described the first
American offensive near Cantigney.
when there was a ceaseless roar of
the. cannons for seventy hours
an eye and q tooth for tooth Even
straight. That was the time that the
Americans started to go forward. and
they never went backward an inch
after that unless II was for straget-
ical purposes. He also told in vivid
manner OF the terrible drive at Sois-
son. where there were as many
trucks hauling away the American
wounded and gassed, as there We're
vehicles carrying munitions to the
front.
,-.1+ Tribute to Soldiers.
One OF the best tributes paid the
American soldier by Commandant
Hale was that he had found that the
American soldier, no matter from
what walk of life he came was honest
He had loaned them money, and
every cent OF it was paid back. In
closing Mr.. Hale said that the war
had given the Salvation army an
opportunity to demonstrate it's inter-
est in the upiift of mankind
The audience was frequently moved
10 tears during the recital of Mrs
Hale's experiences among the
American soldier boys in France.
Many pathetic stories were told of
dying Americans who blessed the
Salvation Army with their last
breath for Kindness shown which re-
minded them of their far off homes.
Then the audience would be forced
10 smile when the picture was drawn
out in forceful outlines of the boys
crowding about for the famous
doughnuts and pie.
In speaking OF the boys coming to
her with their secrets and letters,
Mrs. Hale particularly scored the
American girls who were not true to
suffering and dying in the trenches.
ut made me feel ashamed that ! Was
woman. when some of the boys,
would show me letter from friend
telling them OF the unfaithfulness of
their American ssweethearts."
I While Mrs. Hale did not express it
in so many words. she gave it plain
iy to be understood that American
girls OF that type. were the worst Of
slaekers.
The celebration of Decoration day
in far off Frances, where a small
American flag was placed on the
grave Of every American who had
made the supreme sacrifice was
brought out in vivid word pictures
by the speaker.
. Many times while the Salvation
army was holding services the shells
we're screeching over head and they
did not know but what the next mo-
ment they would be launched into
eternity
In concluding her address, Mrs.
Hale said that il was the home touch
amidst all of the turmoil in strange
land, that endeared the Salvation
army to the boys. 1t was the little
things after all which counted.
Commandment and Mrs. Hale will
remain here for the next two weeks,
during which time nightly meetings
viii be held at the local Salvation
army barracks. The public is cor
daily invited to attend all of those
reviralistic meetings.
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I0TTNGS FROM jUDS0N
CHARLES THORNE DEAD
EARLY RESIDENT
Christian Endeavor Society Will
Hold Its Monthly Meeting;
.. News Notes
rspecia, 10 Free Press.l

Judson, March l7.-Charles Thomas
who had been i'll for the past several
months, died Monday, March 8. Fun
eral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at two O'Clock. The remains
were laid to rest in the cemetery
across the river. Mr.. Thomas was
one Of the early residents Of Judson.
He leaves wife three daughters and
two sons and many friends.
MIR. and Mrs. Max Thomas are the
happy parents of a, baby girl.
Mrs. Hanscone and Miss Dorothy
Larson of Nicollet are spending few
days with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Larson.
William p. Mason's large sale is all
over with. It came to close Monday.
All stock left will be turned over to
the man who will buy or rent the
store.
Mrs Hugh A. Jones is on the sick
list, but is gaining.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Lundin visited
at Judson between trains Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. Addie Thurston returned from
Quinn, N. D., Saturday afternoon after
several weeks visit with her son
Ralph and daughter Martha of that
place.
Toe Christian Endeavor society will
hold its monthly business meeting
Wednesday evening in the basement
of the school house. Refreshments
will be served after the meeting and
games will be played. All young peo-
pie are cordially invited TO attend.
School started Monday morning
after weeks vacation.
/ The bridge across TIC river at Jud-
son is so people can walk across 1t
but cannot drive across.
e. D.. Black is Going carpenter work
in .Judson this week at the William j.
Roberts home.
Mr.. Snyder. the elevator man, is
off few days on a business trip.
William Gottschalk Is working in
his place during his absence.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
with Mrs. klfred Anderson Thursday
afternoon. March . IS. Refreshments
will be served late in the afternoon.
Joshua jacobson will have a sale
at this place Thursday afternoon,
March %. The sale starts sharp at j
D.. m. Lunch will be served before the
sale, stars. Everything on the farm
ana household goods will be on sale
o. F.. Jones received car of lum-
Der from Oregon Friday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Thomas were
passengers To Cambria Sunday after.
noon, returning in the afternoon
train. ~
Harry Harding returned to, Judson
Sunday evening after. . few days on
business in the twin cities. =. H..
u. NJ. Ballard has moved into tfc
residence which he purchased from
| Theodore EBndin.
r. IS understood that the Chicago
will extend the passing tracks at Diff
fcrent pojnts this summer. This in
Guides Judsoii Any passing track that
does not clear seventy. FIVE cars will
be extended rs soon as possible. Evil
IDENTIFY there will be considerable work
here this Summer,
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SCHOOL CASE DECIDED
ConsoIidstionists Win the Action
Brought at Rochester.

Rochester, March 11.-Consolidation
of several school districts with the
Eyota school. has been decided in
favor OF the consolidationists. by
Judge Charles e. Callaghan of this
district court.
II will be remembered that a few
weeks ago. those opposing the plan
CAME to Rochester to present their
side OF the question to the court.
Judge Callaghan has had the matter
under consideration since that time
and he now favors the consolidation.
The matter hinged largely upon the
right OF some of the signators and
the court decided as to their rights in
the case and consequently the matter
of the consolidation.
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SOUNDS LIKE BoBBiE
( Assnciatnd Press Dispatch !

[Nssociated Press DispatchI
Madison, Wis, March 11.-Frcedom
or speech and of the press, the defeat
Of the peace treaty and of the League
Of Nations and the repeal Of the es-
pionage law are some OF the provis-
ions iii the platform OF the LaFollette
progressive republican delegate"
candidates to the national convention.
Two sets OF delegates will contest
at the primaries. One is unipstruct-
ed, and one is for LaFollette,
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been going on in the city curing the
past few years. He pointed to the
regular meetings of the organization,
of the Thursday night gatherings at
supper and discussion and declar-
cd that he felt something had been
gained by tie club in the past year.
Team Work For Father and Son"
was the subject of the address by
Principal r. c. Pickett Of the high
school. Mr.. Pickett humorously re-
marked that in the past seven months
he had seen this problem from a new
angle, that he saw it as the father
now, as well as a son. Referring to
the teamwork with which boys
work together in sports he; said:
Think what it would mean if We
had the same teamwork in life be-
tween father and son." :
Develop Boy Lie. e1s
Boy life, he asserted, should be
developed as far as possible by al
lowing the boy to go into the woods,
where all nature beckoned and call
ed TO him. Fathers, he said should
realize this and should go with their
boys. He also referred to Roosevelt
and the fact that "he was so big he
could get down and have a pillow
fight with his boys"
Which is the more important
your boy or your business?" asked
Mr.. Pickett. Fathers, he said in
closing. stand as picture to the boy
and the slightest thing may spoil the
picture. He urged that fathers watch
their opportunity to prove only the
best possible example for their sons.
Secretary G.. r.. Tyler spoke brief
ly to the dads present, calling their
attention to the great opportunities
that the Organization offered for
greater boys. work in the coming
year. He spoke Of the need of great
er supervision in boys work and stat
ed that an effort was to be made to
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fAssociafed Press Dispatcli.1
Washington. March 17.--Anxious to
obtain final action on the peace treaty
the senate interrupted debate, on the
Irish question and tabled the proposal
to declare that Great Britain should
proclaim Ireland free. !, - III -
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LAID ON THE TABLE
irish Question 10 Tabooed BY thu
r United States Senate.

Washington. March 17+-The senate
today laid the Irish question and all
other questions concerning the right
OF nations to self determination upon
the table. The vote to take this acti""
was "a to 90. The senate also tabled
the reservation to the. treaty offered
BY Senator owen, regarding the ques-
ton Of Egypt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-02
THE I. 8. SENATORSHIP

Owing to the failure of II. W. Varnum
file the required nomination papers
18th the secretary Of State, including his
'rflten consent tothe use of his name as
, candidate FOR the Democratic nomina-
Ton FOR the United States senatorship,
: became necessary for the Democratic
organization 10 act Section 122 OF the
General Laws of Vermont provides that
where vacancy arises thus on ticket,
'tne campaign or party committee NJ the
'ortr in whose ticket such vS cancy oc-
urs, or II there is no such a committee
non convention or caucus Of such Marty,
ED under the rov's'ons Of chaptes ten.
nay fll the vacancy eyc,p. as otherwise
divided IN this chapter.
Inc vseancy on the democratic ticket
AZ consequently bean filled by the Dem
crAtic committee by the filing with the
rcrotsry of state OF the name OF. Howard
:; Saw Of Stove, and his name will bs
Inted % the primary ballot as the Dem
cratic candidate for the Uni,ed States
'cnats in opposition to Senator William
. Dillingham;. who Is a candidate for
election
The fact that Nj Shaw was the una,,-
lous chice Of tho Democratic State COM
7ittee speaks volumes for him in this
Connection. He is an estimable gentle
IN, good citizen and a patriotic Ver-
,onter. You can say all that without in
ny way questioning the wisdom Of re-
,rning Senator Dillingham; to the Senate
30 do not believe Mr.. Shaw himself
'1uld say he could rsrforr, any such
srvce for Vermont and the nation az can
enator Dillingham;
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-02
FRIGHTENING BUSINESS OUTLOOK

The business outlook in Vermont and
elsewhere is growing more encouraging
While money continues difficult to Sc
2ure. authorities agree that the trend in
business is toward normal and therefore
more resssuring conditions Abundant
prosperity and crop conditions throughout
he United States are promising. Ade-
1uate distribution. another essential fac
Tor. is promised by the renewed activi-
Jos Of the railroads under the impetus Of
ncreascd rates of service
Favorable conditions of agriculture are
'oupled with greatly improved Industrial
prospects. The prediction is now made
hat many plants now closed for various
'casons Will reopen soon after Labor day
We question whether this statement can
apnly "a the American Wooden mills. for
that particular line. many complex
Elements are involved. Wise dealers In
al lines arc rcfraning from plunging In
my direction and limiting purchases to
ictuaI needs OF their markets Move
nents Of prices will probably not be ra pid.
'ut We must expect a downward tendency.
Encouragcment is also to he found In
no upward movement of exports during
fully tho increase over those Of June be-
nc about Scj.No",on" Imports on the other
land increased only s1s00.0OO The more
>thcr nations buy the products Of our in
iustr'os the more must our industries
work.
The improved European war outlook is
ilso helping the business situation in the
United States 20 become more hopeful. As
me situation now stands. the worst can
% said to be over and from this time on
here should be a constant increase in pub
r. confidence
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-02

! circumstances, the position OF Senator w.
p Diiiffieham In favor Of prohibition al
ready set forth In these columns is re-
freshins as well "a re-assuring. In this
connection the Springfield Reporter well
says,
Questioned IN regard to his position on
the Nolstead act. Senator w. r. Diling-
ham. who Is up for reelection, declares
That he does not favor the notifications
VI the act, proposed IN different parts of
me country, which, IL put into operation,
would lesslize the manufacture. sale or
transportation of beers and wines con-
iaining four or five and from that UP to
ten per cent of alcohol While the Vol
stead act, in It's enforcement. may reveal
defects that must he remedied by legisla-
| ton. the adoption OF the proposed mod-
fications would inevitably result in
opening the breweries which have been
closed. and in re-establshing the saloons
which formerly existed. thus creating CON
dtions not contemplated when constitu-
. Nondl prohiblton was made part or the
federal system
The senator inte-prets the 18th anne nd
nlent to m"hi a. .cnt'fortG the mauu-
facturc, sale ~ tnc TRANSPORTATION Of in
toNtcatlne liquors fer beverage purposes ,s
absolutely prohibited In the United states.
and such pre- g. ion is al applicable to In
toxicstinS he .'s which conts.n but
q moderate arip1rt Of alcohol as to those
OF stronger character. II he II right in
his interprets ton, he holds then that any
Legislation which authoriDes or sanctions
what the amendment prohibits would be
null and void for the amendment OF It's
own force invslidntes any such lesIsa-
ton Action o: that kind would not only
be withou; authority. but against plain
| const'tui g. ~ urDvl.ion. Senator Dillinwv
hams e.. alHevs SOUND. makes
the " IAN; Of present politica;
trapez' wac, more spectacular than
evs."
Manifcstly y portion of our people still
like TO he fooled.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1920-09-02

Nilliston is doing splendid "" n put
ting gravel secured from the veg side
on its roads. The big auto trucks have
made this possible. It shows what towns
ran do. If they try. Colchester has also
won the thanks of the travelling publ
by greatly improving the highway at the
west Of Winoosk Park. In this connec-
ton, II should he noted that the roadway
between Ncrgennes station and the bust
ness part of the city. when WIS long
crying disgrace has been put in thorough
repair and is now delight to tourists.
People are learning that it is not so much
money as brains that really counts in
making highways smooth.
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Rumor says she can do Guaranteeing
also. Anyway, the fact stands that she
maze PLAYHOUSE in the backyard for hor
boys out Of piano box.
Shes the pal OF her sons everybody,
aErees. Setting down comfortably in a
porch. an enthusiastic neishbor drew "a
happy mental picture Of the Coolidge FAM
lily on last Christmas eve. Two neigh
bors had received for gifts copies of Cal
win Coolidge's book. Have Faith in Mass
achusetts.' They wanted the Governor
TO write In them, 80 wept over to his
house. 1T was a pretty scene, the fam
lily made. Tho Governor was standing
by the brightly lighted Christmas tree and
on the sofa sat Mrs. Coolidge with a boy
on each side of her working out a new
picture puzzle. II was worth lot to sec
that happily family group impressive In
its simplicity"
BOTH BORN IN VERMONT
Mrs. Coolidge. like her husband, is a
native of Vermont She was born and
educated in Burlington, and graduated
from the University of Vermont. After
graduation she came to Northampton to
teach In the Clark school for the deaf
where she was on the faculty for two or
three years. About that time Calvin
Coolidge came TO Northampton to study
law. He roomed not far from the Clark
school and there met Grace Goodl1ue. On
Round Hi began the romance. They
lived the first year of their married life
on Crescent Street. and from there moved
% their present home, the muoh-read
asbou, SS2 q month house on Massasoit
Street. Win the brown spot on one of the
front pazsa pillars where the paint has
worn off. They have never moved again
during their entire married life.
The ncig,bov tell littis Joke about
them. Soon after the were married they
attended function at thu Clark school
in which. by the way. Mrs. Coolidge
has always maintained a c,use and friend
" interest They inadvertently sat, down
In the two ohairs reserved for tho Gov
ernor and his wife and were requested
TO move. short time ago, they were
attending . similar, function at the school.
AS they sat down In the chairs reserved
for 3ubernaHsMtnl distinction, Gov. Cool
idee remarked d1yfy: II wonder IL they
will order VS. out OF the chairs now
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but Just what the events will he must
remain mystery few days longer,
One can visualize these hundreds Of chill
dren. muscular tanned with the hot suns
and the cold winds and, lastly, the good
salt sea breeze that have gone to make
up their two years Of outdoor life-va
better life, when all is considered. than
they would have had In Petrograd dur
ing the changes that city wae expert
encing.
They will turn thoughtful eyes. I'M
cannily far-seeing and unbelievably hap
py, upon our shores and they will enter
inconsequently, joyfully, into whatever
Is provided for them here, And then
they will go on TO the end of their pill
grimsge in the sheltering arms Of the
American Red Cross. which have already
shielded them against so much and car
ried them SO far,