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The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1922-03-23
OF TIE CONTEST


the largest and nearest correct list of words of objects found in the
Picture) beginning With the letter "P'. Second prize to the next etc.
Neatness and penmanship will not be taken into consideration but every
contestant should be careful about the spelling so that no mistake will
be made.
10. Only one prize will be awarded to members of the same house
hold, or to any group outside of the family who may have co-operated
in the answering Of this puzzle.
II. The judges will be three well known citizens of this community
having no connection with The Wolf Point Herald and will be selected
for their fitness for such a task The award of prizes as determined by
these judges will be final and each contestant agrees to abide by
their decision.
IL. In arriving at this decision the judges will allow one point fr.
each correct word A margin Of Is incorrect words will be granted to
each contestant to allow for a possible legitimate difference of opinion;
but each incorrect word above that number will count one against.
13. If two contestants tie for first place the first and second prizes
will be divided between the two pro rata according to their class The
next highest will receive the third prize etc. If three tie for first, the
first, second and third prizes will be divided between the three in the
same manner, etc
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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
ROYALTON

Feb. 16:-Mrs. Joe Newman visited
friends in St: Paul the past week.
j. F. PriarX 6I,vie LETT Egiday on business
night by way of minneapolis, where
he attended the auto show.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81 Lambert were in
town the first of the week visiting re-
latives, enroute to Funkley, from Min
neapolis. where they have been for
several months.
Margaret Cairns entertained a few
friends at a costume party Friday
A. A. Fitch went to Minneapolis
Tuesday on business.
Mrs: 1. p: McGenagle and children
Philo Penny spent the week end at
his home in the village, returning to
the university Monday.
Mrs; A: c. Wilson and son Isaac re-
turned Monday from a visit at Park
, Rapids and Wadena.
Monday evening, Feb. 13, the men,
bers of the Study club gave social
entertainment in honor of the "hus-
bands Dinner was served at O'Clock
to - f1rty Mt people d; at the G hSme & of M MI :;
been decorated. in red, white and blue,
suggestive of both Lincoln's birthday
and St: Valentine's. Four long tables
were filled and the appointments were
the committee, who were responsible
for an excellent dinner. Even the ci-
gars had not been omitted. After din
ner, the guests were invited to play
cards at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. I.
w. Bouck, where the remaining eve
ming hours were spent very pleasantly.
The Sunday school of the II. o.
i church were given sleigh ride party
Friday evening, after which a SUBJ
stanttal supper was provided for them
in the basement Of the church.
The 7. NJ. c.. A. basketball team of
Brainerd played the Royaiton Irde-
pendents here Wednesday night. Score
81 to II In Royalton's favor.
w. H. Galley left Wednesday for
Minneapolis enroute to Aberdeen, 8. d.
F. Mischl<e, Leo Kuschel, John
/, Keehr and Fred Baumgardner OF
! Buckman were In town Sunday. en-
route to Little Falls, to serve as jur-
ors of the district court.
John Kramer Of Rice was business
caller in town the first Of the week.
Owing to the advance in the price OF
rye and wheat. a number Of car loads
,of grain are being hauled TO the local
elevator. 81. ':. SIS
Manager J. Newman shipped car
Of cattle and hogs TO Duluth the hrst
I. of the week. 95s
Glenn sparrow Of sauk Rapids va
Il: !: lMrs:sH II. IoKlns entertained num-
bers OF lilt1 folks for her son Milton
I'm honDrofss ssE YaIent ntine'1 -, ss
Isss Mrs. 81 q. BArEa hDs entartslned the
i aaiild rs her hoiae pInoon.a-.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
WOULD Bet PAY
ON WATER WELL
PIILSBURY COMPANY WILLING
TO GAMBLE ON ADEQUACY
OF WATER SUPPLY

II. G. Lykken. representative Of the
Pillsbury Engineering Company Of
Minneapolis, met with the city council
the c8 for &@o farnisane aaf sngi
neer1ng services. plans and specif1ca-
tlons and general supervision of con-
structlon for the installation of wells.
pumping plant, elevated storage and
other works in connection with the
city water supply and guaranteeing a
sufficient water supply. He came here
at the request of the council, the al
dermen having concluded that before
any further action is taken in regard
to developing the we'll proposition, the
city should have a definite understand
ing with the engineers as to what
their services will be and what they
:, The Pillsbury Company, according to
the contract submitted by Mr.. Lyktxen,
offers to act for the city in the valua-
tion and purchase OF the public utility
water mains; to furnish plans, speci-
.fications and general supervision of
construction for the wells, pumping
plant elevated storage and other
works in connection with the water
works map and plan of the city show>
ing all present mains, valves, together
with all data regarding same and re-
Communications for changes or inn
stications for extensions as required
from time to time; to make as many
trips to attend hearings, lettings, in
spection and testing of work as may
company asks $4,000. payable s., 900
upon the completion and acceptance Of
the well by the city and the letting
of the general contract for the plant
and the balance upon completion and
acceptance of the work and all SER
vices specified in contract; more than
six days time spent on appraisal and
purchase of public utility mains to be
paid for at the rate Of $35 per day and
actual expenses and the city to fur
engineer or Inspector The company
agrees to allow $1,000 to be deducted
from the compensation in event that
the proposed well constructed in ac-
cordance with specifications proves in
adequate or does not yield in excess
of 1000 gallons per minute on contin-
uous pumping, and the company fur
thermore will grant the city the right
to terminate the contract at will by
payment of 81 as compensation for all
costs and services up to the date of
I such termination in the event that the
we'll does not fulfill the requirements
set forth in the contract.
Mr.. Lyklxen stated that the company
quality of the water supply from the
proposed well that it is willing to risk
mated the total cost of the we'll, plant
| $4,000. including engineering ser
! vices. He said that the present water
consumption of the city is about 600
proposed we'll will furnish 1000 gal
Ions per minute of 1.440.000 gallons
was ActeR ed the
absent. The matter probably will not
be brought up again until the next
regular meeting, March 6.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
CONTRACT Il LET FOR
CATHOLIC A CHURCH
ED. HRT & SON, ST. CLOUD,
& WILL BUILD NEW POLISH

The contract for the building prop
er of the new church of Our Lady of
Lourdes congregation, West side, was
on Wednesday, evening let by the
board of trustees of the congregation
to Ed. Hirt & Son of St. Cloud for
$4,000. Work on the building will
commence in the spring.. Four bias
were received, all from st. Cloud
building contractors.
The basement of the church has al
ready been built, at a cost of approx
lmateiy ~ $4,000, INCLUDING labor dom
long and 80 feet wide in the main
part. and when completed will cost
approximately $75,000.>' The church
Will be one of the finest in this Sec
ton OF; the state,
Present plans are to have the cere-
monyS connected with the laying of
tie corner stone some time in May.
Bishop Busch and other prominent
Catholic Jclergy are expected to be
present at that time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
PRICES OF: HOGS
REACH $40 MARK
TOP HOGS SELL UP TO $1,000 OE
HIGHEST SINCE LAST
AUGUST
(By U. S. bureau Of Markets & Crop
Estimates and Minn. Dept Of Agri-
culture).
TueSdnY'S Closing


Cattle 1000. Market closing strong
to Csc higher, best beeves $500, bulk
$3.50 to $3.50. Calves 1000. Market
steady, best lights mostly $500. Hogs
to 15c higher. Bunk $40 to $3.50, top
$1,000. Sleep 500. Lambs rs to 4Oc
higher, sheep steady to 25c higher.
South St. Paul Mimi, Feb. IA, 1922:
elsewhere resulted in active markets
on all classes of livestock on opening
days of the week. Top hogs sold up
to $1,000 or the highest since last
s14oo, being a new high price during
the present season.
Cattle prices are strong to Csc high
er than. at last weeks close. Best
to $500. with 0e considera6le @ nambei1
$50 and bulk from $3.50 to $3.50,
Butcher COWS = apa q hsifers seld largely
cutters went from $3.50 to 1925 most
ly, a few Of the thinnest Gamers $225
TPrices of bologna bulls ranged from
$2.75 to 1915. bulk $500 to $3.50. Veal
calves opened steady with last weeks
up to $3.50, seconds $500 to $3.50.
Stockers and feeders sold on an ac-
tive market, choice kinds in limited
numbers at .se.25 to $3.50, bulk $500
monest kinds as low as $3.50 or some
what less.
Prices of hogs continue relatively
high under the influence Of a strong
shipping demand. Best light hogs sold
from $9.S5 to $1,000 today, bulk $9.1(
to $9.75. Very few butcher hogs sold
under $500, only packers selling from
$3.50 to $3.50.
Best fed western lambs sold in to-
days trade up to $14.00. Medium tC
good fat lambs are salable from
mon $500 to $11.50. Medium to choice
fat ewes sold from $3.50 to $3.50, culls
ard common $500 to $4.25. Best ia,
yearling wethers are quotable up tc
$3.50.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
FIREMEN TO BANQUET

A banquet Is to be rendered to the
members of the Little Falls Fire de-
partment at the buchanan hotel, Feb
ruary %, at o'clock, by Messrs. John
A. ,Vertin, A. Simonet and Palmer
Nelson. 1t is to be given in apprecia-
tion Of the excellent work of the fire.
men at the Simonet store fire. Mr.. Yer
tin. being the owner of the building,
the Buchanan hotel having rooms over
the furniture store and the Simonet
Furniture & Cal pet Iv4up.uy owning
the balance of the contents of the
building.
A program Of entertainment is also
being arranged for the evening.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
CIVIC LEAGUE CHARITY BALL
FEBRUARY 81

A charity ball to be known as a
George Washington party will be given
at the big K. G. hall in this city next
Tuesday evening, Feb. FL, by the Civic
league, to raise funds for carrying on
the welfare work and particularly to
pay the league share Of the salary
of the city nurse.
Dancing will commence at 9 o'clock
in the evening with the grand march.
The dance program will be varied and
there will be old time dances, as well
as new ones. In addition to dancing, a
fortune telling booth will be operated
and numerous features will be given
between dances. Tickets to the dance
are $l.0O.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
HIGH QUINT TO BRA1NERD TODAY

HIGH QUINT TO BRAINERD TODAY
CROSBY HERE FEB. 22
The high school basketball team
leaves this afternoon by train for
Brainerd, where return game will be
played with Brainerd high tonight.
AZ number of fans will accompany the
team.
Next Wednesday, Feb. %, the local
team plays it's last home game. with
Crosby Ironton. That this game will
Diggers have second place in the race
for the district title and are going to
put forth their best efforts to win
this game. Little Falls, fans should
turn out for this game and help elm
mate the only real rival in the district.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
III. S! DISCLAIMERS, AND OEATORS'
CONTEST TQMQRDQW NIGHT

A sub-district declamatory and ora
torical contest will be held at the
high school auditorium in this city to-
morrow evening, with teams from St.
this city participating: The Winner I
in this contest will meet the winners
of another sub-district contest for the
district title and the winners of that
will compete in the state contest. The
contest tomorrow evening will begin
at 1880 o'clock. An admission fee of
IS cents for adults and 10 cents for
children will be charged to help defray
expenses.
George Fortier will represent the To-
cal high school in the oratorical con-
test and Miss Isabel Merrick in the de-
clamatory contest.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
Farm Bureau Notes
Motley Institute II Success

NAONACy ANStANulc IL SuSCVS3
More than 100 farmers attended the
Farmers Institute at the school house
in Motley Tuesday. Mr.. J. E. East
gate, prominent farmer of Larimore,
n. D., and O. M. Olson, Red River VAL
ley farmer and former county agent
OF Roseau and Clay counties gave ex-
cellent addresses on farm topics which
included dairying, sheep raising, crop
rotation and potato growing.
c. B. Campbell. county agent, con-
fined his remarks to the keeping Of
farm records, and the advantage of the
use OF nigh pressure sprayers for
potatoes.
Susan A. Hough, home demonstra-
tion agent, addressed the women on
home conveniences showing models of
convenient tools and devices which
save labor in the home
The Domestic science department of
the Motley high school. under the d.
rection of Miss Watkins, assisted by
her class Of thirteen girls served an
excellent dinner at 35 cents per plate.
The Motley band of 20 pieces gave a
concert during the noon hour
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
COURT ON THOMPSON ASSAULT


The case of the State Of Minnesota
VS.. Leon Thompson of Randall is now
being tried in district court here.
The case started Tuesday and is not
likely to be completed until early next
week. Thompson is charged with
second degree assault in connection
with the Motley riot.
No more criminal cases will be
tried at this term of court but few
court cases will likely be disposed Of
next week.
George Lavoy Of Motley was ac-
second degree on the person Of Con-
stable Stapher Of Motley. This case
occupied the court 3 time for nearly a
week. It went to the jury at about 4
p: m, Monday and a verdict was
brought in at a. m, Tuesday. =.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
SWINDLEIeS WOULD INVEIGLE LO-
CAL MERCHANT

Victor Olson, proprietor Of the Vio-
let grocery store, Seventh street
northeast. is in receipt of a letter
from Madrid, Spain, Offering him
$120,O00 to help recover a sum Of
$35O,00O. The writer states that he is
imprisoned in Madrid, by bankruptcy
and asks Mr.. Olson's aid in recover
ing sum Of ss5O.OO0. which he has in
America, hidden in his portmanteau.
He states that by reward he will offer
Mr.. Olson the third part or $4,000
and he asks Mr.. Olson to send a
cablegram to a person of his conf
dence who will deliver it to him in
prison.
This letter is nothing new as others
have received similar ones at different
times and the authors are considered
swindlers pure and simple.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
BROTHER OF AUSTIN GRIMES


John J. Grimes or Grey Eagle. a
brother Of Austin Grimes of this city,
died at Grey Eagle Wednesday at 1
p. m, from heart trouble. He had
been III tOr SOllie time uut his COTui-
ton did not assume a serious aspect
until about three weeks ago. He was
II years old. Surviving are his wife
and two daughters and three brothers.
Austin and Patrick of this city, the
latter an inmate Of the old folks home
mere, and plutnvl .Avl4Ae LII GstaVan,
Can. Mr.. and Mrs Austin Grimes are
attending the funeral. held at Melrose.
today. Mr.. Grimes was known to a
number of Little Falls people, having.
visited his brothers here frequently.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
OPPOSE AUTO TAX FOR BoNUS


At a special meeting yesterday af
ternoon, the officers Of the Little Falls
Automobile club passed a resolution
opposing any additional tax measure
on motor vehicles. This resolution was
passed in view of the contemplated
federal tax on motor vehicles to raise
funds for the soldiers bonus, al
though the officers went on record as
favoring the bonus. kilograms were
and 20 E. KeliogE S ana Representatiye
Harold knutson at Washington.
Following is the substance of the
resolution wired to the senators and
representativ
Little rails Automobile club, is
strongly opposed to any additional tax
measures now introduced, or to be in.
troduced in Congress that would tend
to increase the already heavy tax bur-
den now placed on motor vehicles,
either through taxation OF cars, acces-
sories or gasoline and oil. We are in
an agricultural community, and many
are already unable to pay present
taxes,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

The Fine Arts Quartet, which ap-
peared at the high school auditorium
here Monday evening as the last num-
ber of the lyceum series booked by the
local American Legion post drew a
very small crowd. The entertainment
was pronounced very good. especially
the quartet numbers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
In Absence Observation-Disclosures. .Buc
Glee Club
INCOME TAX MAN HERE NEXT
WEEK

A deputy income revenue collector
will be in Little Falls on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 20, 23 and
"a to help local people make out their
income tax reports. He will probably
be located at the postoffice OF city
hall and anyone in doubt as to their
income tax or anything connected with
preparing the report, can consult him,
without cost.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
PHOTO-PLAY 'srHE BURNING CUES
TlON' Al HARWHA TUESDAY

a motion picture in s reels entitled
THE Burning Question: will be shown
at the Harwha theatre next Tuesday
evening, Feb. p, under the auspices Of
the Sacred Heart church. There will
be two shows, at $3.50 and $3.50 p. m.,
and admission will be Is and SO cents.
This picture. it is said, deals with a
huge evil of the present day and
shows the inside workings of this Sc
cret evil power. A captivating love
compelling theme.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
LIBRARY PARTY SUCCESSFUL. Az
XTAYR

The Valentine party given at the
Carnegie library Tuesday evening.
marking the formal opening of the
new magazine reference room on the
third floor, was a decidedly successful
affair affair, in every respect. A large
lection taken for the children's book
fund brought in over $14O.
A pleasing program was given. con-
sssttiing ssisting Of readings by Louise Brown.
son and Louis Fortier; selections by
the ta,;sio high n school fh girls' glse club and
this program. all gathered in the new
magazine reference room on the third
floor. where r. D: Musser. in a few
Well chosen words on behalf of the
board, presented same to the city.
Mayor Bergheim made the acceptance
speech in which he assured the board
Of the citizens appreciation for the
splendid Improvement. He spoke
briefly on the need Of library in the
coromunity and the need of giving
this institution generous financial
support.
Dainty refreshments were served by
the ladies Of the board. who gave the
party cyst,nst axssted BY several yoqng ladies
costume took up the silver collection
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
CASS LAKE III. S. CHAMPION DEBAT-
ERS IN DISTRICT

Debaters from Cass Lake high school
won in the Sixth district in the debate
on the question "Resolved: That the
United States Government Should Reg
ulate the Price of Coal in Peace Time,
Constitutionally Granted" taking the
affirmative. The Cass Lake debaters
defeated the st. Cloud team in the final
debate at st. Cloud Monday evening.
By virute of this victory, the Cass
Lake team is district champion and
will compete with one of the other
tricts to decide the winner of the
state.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

Miss Susan Hough. county home de-
monstration agent, will give lesson
vile school house today. Tomorrow,
she will give lesson on decorative
stitches at the church in Lincoln.
Miss Cook. poultry specialist from the
university extension division, will be
here Monday for an office conference
with Miss Hough.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

BENEFIT MATINEE TOMORROW
'"The Hoodlum," starring Mary Pick
ford, will be the showing at a matinee
at the Lowell theatre tomorrow for
the benefit of the high school athletic
association. Mr.. Smoots has donated
the house and picture for this. The
admission will be s. cents for children
and Is cents for adults.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
Annual Seed List Of Crop Association
Issued

Benton county youth was ar
ralgned before Judge c. w. Kemp: In
charged with the theft OF an g over
coat valued 1T $40 from . BoWlus rest
dent. The examination was ret FOR
this evening ct s O'clock County At
torney Cameron beinx unable % -
snf district court. sshe youth clAtl6s
that he took the cost akser SONS IS
he4 takeD has oveeo6Ak its 3 pat41.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
PEERLESS GRANITE COMPANY
FINDS EXPANSION NECESSARY

ANNOUNCEMENT is made by the Off
cials Of the Peerless Granite Company
OF this city that the demand for it's
product. black granite. has necessita-
ted increasing the output and conse-
ing its finishing shed on Third avenue
northeast near the old main line of
the N. p, and the addition of consider
able machinery and equipment at the
quarry near Freedmen. A substantial
increase Of the force will also be
made. Ten men are employed at pres
ent.
Although the company puts out
finished stone and has polishing mach
inery in it's finishing shed here with a
capacity OF 40 square feet day, it
will specialize in the rough stone, or
ders for which have long exceeded the
output.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17
PARENTS TEACHERS
TO MEET MONDAY
WILL DISCUSS GARY PLAN OF RE-
LIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN
SCHOOLS

IL. Il. Biddinger will lead discus
sion on ''The Gary Plan of Religious
instruction" at the next meeting OF
the Little Falls Parent-Teachers As
sociation. to be held at the high school
auditorium next Monday evening. Feb:
70, at o'clock. Everyone interested
in this subject and other matters per-
tanning to the public schools. is invited
to attend the meeting and the clergy
men are especially asked to come and
express their views on this subject.
Following is the program for the
meeting:
Vocal
Misses Frances Liijedahl and Murial
Boss.
Reading -----.-------..-...-.-.- William Caldwell
Reading -----...--....--Miss Aileen kalihel
tFlHHO Aucl -;
Misses Mildred and lone koslosky.
Topic;-'"The Gary Plan of Religious
Instruction. ..--......................-........
Presented by H. f Biddinger. and
later open for discussion.
Questions.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

VIM. D. Harrison of St. Paul and
Miss Vivian Curry of White Bear were
married at the home of the brides
parents yesterday. They were expect
ed to- arrive here this evening for q
visit with Mr.. Harrison's sister, Mrs.
TheO. l.. StreukenS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

A number of friends of Joe Mitchell
evening, his birthday Anniversary. A
pleasant evening was spent dancing
and playing games and q lunch was
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1922-02-17

A. H. Vernon was in Rochester the
executive committee of the Minnesota
Department. American Legion. 1t was
decided at this meeting to launch a
project for the erection of $50O,OO0
American Legion hospital for ex-ser-
vice men at Rochester. II