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Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Too Big for a Blouse

The following item from the Wild
rose, N. D., Mixer, has been handed
us and will interest the many friends
of Charlie Swanson in this county.
Charlie is a son of Alfred Swanson
of Donnelly, and we'll known in that
part of the county. The Mixer says:
"Charlie Swanson, the Big Char
lie of Wildrose fame, has recently
been read about in the leading
dailies. 1t happened like this:
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. lieutenant
colonel has been writing a series of
articles about his experiences while
in the war I'M France; it so happens
that Mr.. Swanson who enlisted in
the Williston company in 1917 was
in Col. Roosevelt's command. Be-
fore leaving Wildrose Charlie was
considered the biggest man in the
county and it seems that he was also
the biggest man in the U. S. army
Judging by the following article by
Col. Roosevelt:
Zone huge fellow called Swanson
from North Dakota, turned up.
Swanson was a fine soldier in every
way, but the government had not
figured on a man of Swanson's size.
Never when he was in my command
were we able to get a blouse to fit
him. He turned out on parade, went
to the trenches and appeared on all
other occasions in ragged brown
sweater
"Without going into details and
without verifying the statement we
can safely say that the above article
refers to Charlie Swanson, formerly
of Wi1drose and now Of Alamo, for
there can be no other Swanson in
the state that this description could
fit, and certainly no Swanson any
where the size of Charlie. How
about it, Charlie?"
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Flies at SeVentY-Five

There is no such thing as a pro-
hibitive age, according to w. L..
Colyer. Altho seventy-five years old
he refuses to miss any Of the plea
sures resulting from present-day in
ventions, and last Saturday evening,
took a ride in an airplane, with e.
W. McElligott, and Mr.. Davidson,
who we're in Norris for two days.
Mr.. Colyer was none the worse for
his trip either, and reports that he
enjoyed it immensely.
Many Morris people availed them
selves of the opportunity to fly, both
on Saturday evening and Sunday.
Among them were two women, Mrs.
G. Wollthan, and Mrs. W. H. Cherry.
DIR. Caine added to his record by do
ing loop-the-loop "stunts" with Mr.
McElligott on one Of the trips.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
CREST" WOMEN'S WEEK
AT SCHOOL JUNE 22-25
Prof. Cady, Judge Wilson, and Miss
Amalia Bengston Of Renville to be
Among Speakers

Details for the Women's Week at
the West Central School of Agricul-
ture June 22-25 have been fully ar
ranged. The large attendance ex-
pected and the special features of
the program will make this the best
WOmen's meeting that the school has
ever put on.
On Tuesday afternoon Miss Amalia
Bengston of RenviIle will discuss
public service. Miss Bengston is
county superintendent of Renville
county and has made a name for her
self in the health service that she has
rendered to the people of her county.
She is thoroughly informed along the
lines of health service and is a live
wire. Those who have heard Miss
Bengston before will look forward
with pleasure to this hour. Those
who have not heard her, have a
very pleasant surprise in store.
Judge Wilson will give an address
on community service on Wednesday
afternoon. Judge Wilson is a pop
ular speaker with a fine genial per-
sonality and for the past several years
has been member of the University
Extension Staff. He has an inter
esting and helpful message for every
community in which he speaks. The
Judges Morris friends who have
heard him several times before, will
wish to hear the new message which
he brings at this time.
One of the really big features of the
program is an illustrated lecture on
'Beautifying the Home Grounds" by
Prof. Leroy Cady. This lecture will
be given Wednesday evening. Prof.
Cady is head Of the department of
Landscape Gardening and Floricul-
ture of the University of Minnesota.
He has a large number of slides il
lustrating simple and effective ways
of making the surroundings Of the
home more beautiful. Prof Cady is
an entertaining speaker and will be
enjoyed by all who hear him.
On Thursday afternoon there will
be a demonstration of the opportun-
tiles and responsibilities of suffrage
after which Mrs. F. A. Stever will
open a discussion of the "Responsi-
bilities of Women in the Larger Citi-
zenship."
The platform period on Friday af-
ternoon will be given over to the
"Church as a Force in Country Life. -
A general invitation is given to the
people of Morris to attend these meet
ings. A special invitation is extend
ed to the women to attend not only
the afternoon meetings but the morn
ing classes as we'll. For the benefit
of those who wish to attend these
classes, the morning programs will
begin at and close at II during
which time lectures and demonstra-
tions will be given in millinery
home decoration and home applt-
ances.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Entertain for Rev. Powell

In honor of Rev. and Mrs. G. L.
Powell, who left on Tuesday night
for Summerville, Pa, the members of
the Methodist church gave a recep-
tion in the church parlors on Mon
day evening. A program was given,
including a vocal solo by Miss
Mildred Adams, a piano solo by Miss
MYRTLE Lime and addresses by P. M
Mark1ev. and F. H. Richardson.
After the program refreshments
consisting of frappe and waters were
served.
Rev. Henry w. Seifert, who IS tc
take Rev. PowelIs place, arrived II
Norris on Tuesday, accompanied nJ
his family. He will occupy. the pul,
pit of the local church for the t1rs'
time next Sunday.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Residence Park, New Subdivision

Residence. Park a new subdivision
to the City of Morris will be officially
opened Friday, June 18th. The
new site is the one purchased by the
Dickinson & Gillespie Company,
planners and developers of high grade
subdivisions, from Minneapolis, and
is situated just across the street from
the new high school. The lots are
all staked off in liberal sizes with
wide streets. The Norris National
Bank is the local banker for the firm
and they will make all the collections
after the sale. There will be tenn
porary office in a tent on the addi-
ton, where representatives are sta
toned and will be prepared to an
swer all questions during the day
and evening while the sale is being
carried on. The firm is making an
effort to make homecoming easy and
has had large experience in this
work.
Mr.. Gillespie arrived in town yes
terday and believes that the new ad-
dition is needed here and that all
indications are for splendid sale.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
. PROPOSED M1Av4H
----R RAILROADS

Courtesy of the St. Paul Dispatch
Here is another of the western
counties that will benefit by the
adoption of the so-called Babcock
plan of hard-surfacing nearly 1000
miles of trunk highway in the state.
With 8,293 residents in the county
there are to be ffty-three miles of
the road hard surfaced.
At the estimated cost of $4,000
a mile for construction this will cost
$1,590,OOO.
There are 1,454 motor vehicles reg
istered from here and if the license
fee is set by the Legislature at the
next session at an average Of $18 a
car there will be $26,172 paid into
the state highway fund each year.
But there is saving of 2 cents a
mile by operating motor over hard
surfaced roads, according to govern
ment experts. At this rate it is only
necessary to run these 1,454 motors
distance of 1000 miles to save
$4,000.
And the investment is only $685.
172.
Now there are 500 miles of roads
in the county. If we deduct the fifty
three miles to be taken over by the
state trunk system there will be TAI
miles of roads to be maintained
graded and gravelled out of the coun-
ty road and bridge fund.
Stevens county will therefore be
: the recipient of a gift of f1fty-three
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Holding Good Meetings

R. A. Prichett of Minot, N. D.,
has been speaking in the county this
week under the auspices of the Stew
ems County Sound Government AS
sociation. He held a good meeting
at Alberta on Tuesday night, at
Donnelly on Wednesday night. He
speaks at Hancock tonight and Sat
urday afternoon will speak at Love-
land hall in Stevens township.
Mr.. Pritchett does not aspire to be
a platform orator. but he gives the
facts regarding the rule of Town
leyism in North Dakota which cannot
be disputed.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Home Nursing Glasses Begin July 8

Home Nursing Glasses Begin july .
The first class in the CONDENSED
Course in Home Hygiene" to be CIV
en- in Morris will take place on Fri
day, July 9, at o'clock. Glasses will
meet in the Strand theatre which has
been furnished by J. J. Gaffney free
of charge, for the purpose.
Miss Labrie will be in Alberta on
Mondays, Hancock on Tuesdays, Don
nellv on Wednesdays, and Chok1o on
Thursdays.
All women and girls of high school
age are eligible to join, and there
will be no charges. The dates for
the four Morris classes are July 9'
16, %, and 30.
Since the shortage of nurses has
been so acute all over the country,
there has been a great demand for
classes of this kind, to enable women
tc give to their own families trained
care in time Of illness.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Preus Points to Socialism as the
Issue of next Mondays Primary

by many, non-partisanship is only a
phase of socialism, and there are in
deed many who join the League, he
said, who are not themselves aware
of the fact. In connection with the
above statement, he mentioned the
names of several prominent nom
partisan workers who we're formerly
affiliated with the socialist party,
naming Arthur LeSeuer, David G.
Coates, and Walter Thomas Mills.
This fact being established, he
went on, it would be we'll for us to
go on to an examination of the prin-
cip1es of socialism, as prOpOunded by
it's founders, Karl Marx, and Fred
erick Engels. According to their
teachings, socialism is against all
ownership of private property, but
advocates that all natural resources
and means of production should be
owned by the people. Socialism
recognizes no eternal truths, and is
against God and all morality" quot
eI Mr.. Preus.
He answered the question as to
whether socialism had ever been
tried out by pointing to the present
Russian Soviet Republic established
by Lenine and Trotzky, and called
attention to the fact that in that
country all lands, mines, and timber
had been confscated, and also all
means of production, including "cat-
tie, swine, horses land farm machin-
cry"
He declared that in socialistic
form of government, no one has a
right to vote who owns private pro-
perty, who derives any profit as the
result of labor performed for him
by any other person, who draws in
terest on an investment, or who is
in any way connected with a church
the church being regarded as a
non-producing organization.
Under socialism, he stated, there
would be no marriage worthy of the
name, since a marriage license OF
divorce could be procured at will
without question, whenever desired
No marriage ceremony performed by
a clergyman would be recognized as
legal, however.
''It is not question of myself, OF
of any other man, in this election,
he concluded, "but Of choosing
form of government"
''Do we want to trust our govern
ment to the men who believe in the
principles of socialism, and who
would put them into force if they
could, or shall we continue to re
main secure in our present institu
tions, to own private property, tt
respect the traditions Of the fathers
of our country? Shall we continue
to believe in, and to remain secure
in our faith in God, and family rela
tions, and to love our wives and chill
dren? These are the questions
which you, as voters, must ask your
self on June 21."
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18

"The very foundations of our gov
ernment are being shaken at the
present time
cat the primaries to be held next
week, you will decide whether you
are willing to trust the government
to Townley and his organizers, and
his socialist associates"
"The Non-Partisans advertise for
organizers in "The Appeal to Rea-
son." because they know that this
paper is read only by socialists, and
they want socialists socialists
do their organizing"
"Three things, according to the
principles of socialism, bar the way
to human progress: the ownership
of private property, religion, and
marriage"
''It is right that the farmers
should organize; but they should not
let the socialists do their organizing
for them"
The foregoing are a few of the
high spots" in the talk given by
J. A. o. Preus, the candidate en-
dorsed by the Republican State con-
vention when he spoke at Morris on
Monday afternoon.
Jake Preus, Republican candidate
for governor, met his appointment
in Norris on Monday afternoon by
aeroplane, having availed himself of
the services of Lieut.. McElligott at
Montevideo in order to meet his ap-
pointments at Milan, Appleton and
Morris on account of the bad condi-
tion of the roads. There was very
heavy rainstorm in the vicinity of
Appleton the night before.
Threatening rain all day kept the
crowd away from Morris, and many
who did come left when light
shower started about the middle of
the afternoon. Still Mr.. Preus was
very much pleased that so large a
crowd gathered to hear him and it
is doubtful if any speaker in Morris
was ever accorded the close atten-
tion given to Mr.. Preus. The ad-
dress was started from a platform on
the Chautauqua grounds, but when
the rain started, the audience ad-
journed to the armory, where as
many as could get in heard the ad-
dress thru.
Corporal L. L. Collins, candidate
for lieutenant-gover is travelling
with Mr.. Preus. He started from
Appleton by auto ahead Of Mr.
Preus, but found the roads so heavy
that he turned aside to Benson fol
the meeting there. Congressman
Volstead was in Morris and occupied
seat on the platform, but was un-
able to speak on account Of he and
Mr.. Preus having to leave immedi-
ately to fill the Benson engagement
Mr.. Preus' address was along
lines similar to that printed in g
supplement elsewhere in this issue
He asserted, that altho it is denied
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
snecia1 DEGREE of Homo Meeting

Mrs. Edith Bentley, Grand Out
side Watch of the Degree Of Honor,
State of Minnesota, addressed the
members Of the local lodge at their
regular meeting in Vinje's Hall, on
Monday evening.
In spite Of the inclement weather,
about twenty-five members attended
The hall was decorated for the acca-
sion with bowls Of snow-balls, iris
and spireae. After the business
meeting, cake and ice-cream were
served
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Death of John Ogram

Robert Becker was called to
Browns Valley last Saturday by the
death of his grandfather, John
Ogram, who died on Friday at the
age of 81. Funeral services took
place on Sunday afternoon, Rev.
Lumb of the Methodist church Off
ciating.
Mr.. Ogram was formerly resident
of Stevens county. He leaves three
daughters: Mrs. Charles Meade, and
Mrs. VIM. Webster of Browns Valley,
and Mrs. F. H. Becker of Park
Rapids.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
w, G.. McNarv Dies

Mrs. A. W. Brisbane was called to
Willmar Wednesday by the death Of
W. G. McNary, formerly of Morris.
Mr.. McNary, who was formerly a
resident of Morris, died of heart trou-
BILE, following a short illness. His
widow survives.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Telephones Working Again

Most of the telephones which were
"out" because of the storm of last
week, are working again. Special
workers were in Norris from Friday
to Tuesday for the purpose Of put
ting in new cable, leaving from here
for Glenwood, where similar condi-
tions prevailed. The country and
toll lines are also working again.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Monv Attend Picnic

Forty gallons of ice-cream' and
lemonade made of two cases OF
lemons was dispensed at the K. c.
picnic at Olson's Lake on Sunday
The picnic was very we'll attended,
and people found it an ideal day on
which to enjoy the cool waters of
the lake.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Rahonck Amendment Meeting

In the interests of the Babcock
Road Amendment, special meeting
of the Commercial Club will be called
at the Commercial Club rooms this
evening CFriday) at $3.50. All mem
bers are especially urged to be pres
ent.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
Andrew Helberg Dies

Andrew Helberg of the township of
Framnas, died at his home on Sun
day morning, at sixty years of age.
Funeral services took place on Wed
nesday afternoon. An obituary will
be published next week.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18

miles of hard-surfaced roads, TAT
miles of good gravel roads and the
yearly savings in operation of their
cars over the pavement, if Amend
ment No. is approved by the voters
at the November elections.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18
DR.. Christensen Back at Office

DR.. G. R. Christensen returned to
his Office this week, after having been
disabled for three weeks, as the re-
suit of a fall from his horse on
Memorial Day.
Morris tribune., 1920-06-18

Candidate for Secretary of State.
The editor of The Tribune had the
pleasure Of meeting Mr.. Holm per-
sonally in St. Paul last Saturday.
He is a fine gentleman and not any
where's nearly as homely as he looks,
and we are not surprised that his
home folks were so enthusiastic for
his nomination.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-18

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f. the same between nations.
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public notices.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-18
MiSuNDERSTANDING S.

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ing into France there was nothing too
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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-18
FAMILY WORSHIP.

Henry Clay the great American
statesman and orator, once lodGcc
overnight at humble cabin in hi.
native state of Kentucky The fam
lily was in the habit Of holding Nor
ship morning and evening, hpt IN
father trembled al the thought OF
doing so in the presence OF a guest
so distinguished. The children "e1,
becoming sleepy. and the wife By SIG
nitlcant gestures, suggested that thu
time for prayer had come.
The man limited to his guest that
perhaps he would like to 90 to bed
But Nh Clay with grea poItcneee
said that he did not feel at all sleepy
and that, unless it was intrusive, he
would be happy to enjoy the society
of his host longer. Of course, tn.
man could not object. still the mat
ter of prayec could not be postponed
without sending the children to bc0
contrary 10 their settled custom, Al
last, with considcrab bic trepdatiON
tho father told his guest tina he cou,G
stay and unite in their dcyotions or
retire his option.
Mr. clay promptly replied that Ne
would remain. When The wontCd eX
crCises, gone through with much fear
and trembling, were over, Mr.. Clay,
with no Ii tie feeling, approached tho
man and said My dear sir, never
again feel the least hesitation in he
discharge Of your duty to God on aC-
count Of the presence Of man. | saw
your embarrassment, and remained
on purpose that you might never feel
It again Remember that every man
of sense will respect the indiyi iUal
who IS no. ashamed to acknowledge
his dependence upon his Maker, and
he deserves only contempt who can
cherish any other feelings than rev
ercnce fer the consecrated hour OF
man in audience with the Deity ]
would rather know that the prayers
OF a pious man. no matter now hum
bic his position in life, were ascend
ing in my behalf than to have the
widest applause OF lkterling sena-
tors Mr., Clay then retired for tn
night The man remarked il was the
best lesson Of his life
Never was such lesson mora
needed than in our day The family
altar has been taken into tho wood
shed and demolished.
Advantages OF family worship are
many and great, i draws down the
blessing Of God upon the domestic
circle, We have the special assur
ance that, where two or three are
gathered in Christ's name He will ho
with them. One must shut his eyes,
not only against Gods promises, but
against reason and fact who does no.
recognize its hallCWcd influence
above such households whore united
worship is not observed. It's restrain.
ing influence upoa all the annoyance
and disturbances of family peace is
most powerful and Valua Die How
can the inmates OF a dwelling cherish
unkind feelings toward each other
while uniting in common pra yer
More eitectual than words of reprOof
or chastiscmen' and adling power to
all other means of tdmi,J discipline,
is the hOnored cuSlim. Better fam
lily government, more forbea rance and
courtesy, and all that makes home
pheasant, does the altar erected to.
God assure
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-18
WOULD ADMIT ALIENS
TO AID LAPJp CRISIS

New York May r. fcmpotaN
modification OF the Immigration Va"
to lurmlt I'm indus 81 desirable immi.
grants 70 meet AMcri1aa labor short
axe VA urged today by Senator Wat
'cr T.. Fdec Of New Jersey. address
jHg HE National Manufactures NHsr
i1tjon. tie al,p advocated Nmcri-
cWl1lfion - prevent new lmuuCrnt'
rom falling u.dcr the p"ll OF 3o.
aacN~.n
Quoting Commissioner OF lmmiera
tjon CamlnotG that the radicals have
a wonderful organization tor cautur
ing each Immigrant almost at the
momont Ct landing aud bringing htH
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-05-18

under theirs influence the senator
said that le,%'than sfN wetk,p' II need.
II @ prepare his mind tor welcome
reception oi communist doctrines
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1920-02-27
GARDENS AGAIN
ARE IMPORTANT
Just as Essential This Year as
During War Period, SayFed-
eral Specialists.
MUST PRODUCE MORE FOOD
Several Hardy Crops Will Withstand
Considerable Frost and Should BE
Planted EarIy--Make Plant
inqs at Short Intervals.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture)
Gardens are going to be just as i'm
portant the coming year as during the
war period, United States department
Of agriculture specialists declare.
High food costs, they say, are likely
to remain until more to eat is grown
and distributed. Farm gardens, vii
Iage gardens, and city back yard gar
dens all will help. Food produced in
the garden not only helps balance the
family budget but releases that grown
on farms for the use of people who
are entirely dependent upon others.
With the frightening Of the days 1t
will not be long until land can be
worked, and such hardy crops as peas,
onions. lettuce, radishes and beets
planted, especially throughout the low
er Gulf Coast region. The average
date of the last killing frost of the
winter in this section is not later than
March IS. This zone includes the
southern portion of South Carolina.
the southern half of Georgia, Alabama
and Mississippi, almost the whole of
Louisiana and all southeastern Texas.
Several of the more hardy garden
crops, including those mentioned