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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-22
/ LIFE $ CLUB EVENTS < FASHIONS

Oldest lsnd plants that are known have been found, as fossils, in the rocks of Scotland, and are probably 40o,000,00O years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-22
HOW ANClENTS CURED
Believed Anything Not Fit Fer Food
 Was q Good Drug


 Was 6 Good Drug
 A medical book published in Lon don In 1889 and once owned by Will liam Penn was recently presented to the Philadelphia College of Phar- macy and Science.
 One prescription requires as an in- gredient ''the oaroHa of a red-haired man (whoss blood Is thinned and flesh therefore better). whole and sound, 2+ years old. not dying of dis ease, but killed" The exact use of this drug Is not mentioned.
 '"rhis remedy probably originated hundreds of years before the book was written" said pr. Julius W. Sturmer, dean of science In the Phil adelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Red heads were acarce in southern Europe. particularly among the Romans. Any light-haired men were therefore very noticeable, and being usually from the north, were considered barbarians or were slaves or captives in war. Those who de- vised the prescription were doubtless careful that neither they nor their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-22

sive was made of rubies, either drunk or hung around the neck" Among the virtues of this cure were those of preserving against the plague, evil dreams and "frightful thoughts" It also Kept the baoy safe."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-22

A LITTLE probing of Christmas problems is a means of proving ths Shop-o scopes value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-22

Cloudy days are the best for the making Of surveys.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
ACKERMAN is NEW
HEAD COUNTY BOARD
Commissioners Are Holding Annual
Session; DR.. Denman Is County
Physician

G. N. Alderman will preside as
chairman of the Blue Earth county
board of commissioners for the
year 1928, having been elected to
fill that position at the first regular
meeting OF the board this morning.
Commissioner b. d. Hughes was
elected vice chairman and all mem
bers of the board were appointed to
serve as the poor farm committee.
Commissioners B. d. Hughes
Matthias Sanger and DR.. r. O., Juliar
of st! Clair were appointed on the
county board of health.
Named Physicians
DR.. A. V. Denman was appointed
county physician; H. C. Young,
overseer at the poor farm; D. A.
Jones, janitor at the court house;
Matthias Sanger, member of the
child's welfare board; Robert A.
Haedt Of Decoria, F. T. Hannay of
Shelby, and William Schultz of
Mapleton We're appointed as dele
gates from Blue Earth county to
the Minnesota tax conference to be
held in st. Paul January II and Is.
Those delegated Will attend the
conference at their own expense.
The list of jurors from which
names will be drawn for 1923 were
filed in. The county printing bids
will be opened this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
DEATH OF
RAPIDAN PIONEER
Fred W. Bosin Passed
Away Sunday
WAS IS YEARS OLD
Came To Minnesota In 1868 and
Settled In Town Where He
Has Since Lived
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

Fred w. Bosin, a resident OF Blue
Earth county for the past sixty
years, died suddenly at his home in
Rapidan, Sunday afternoon at five
o'clock, from the effects OF harden
ing of the artries. The deaceased
had Leen a sufferer for years past
from the effects of diabetes, but had
at no time been confined to his bed.
He attended church services as usu-
al Sunday and seemed to be feeling
exceptionally well. About hve
o'clock in the evening he went out
to get some wood, and about ten
minutes later was found lying IN the
yard dead. DR.. A. G. Dahl. county
coroner, was called and ne pro
nounced death due to hardening or
the arteries.
Fred w. Bosin was born in the pro-
vince of Brandenburg, Germany,
February 8, 1S47. He was the son OF
Michael and Frederick Bosin. In
1850 the family emigrated to Amer
lea first settling at Thresa, Dodge
county, Wisconsin. .a..
In 1863 he with his parents came
to Minnesota, settling at Rapldan,
where he made his home up to the
time of his death. n
Married In 1874 49,.
Mr.. Bosin was married December
II, 1874 to Amanda Just, and their
home was made on the old home
stead one mile south of the village
of Rapidan. He retired from active
life about twenty years ago, and had
since made his home in the village
of Rapidan. r. ,s.'
Mr.. Bosin was a we'll known, and
highly respected man in his COM
munity, where he resided for the
past sixty years. During his life
time he held the office of town
treasurer for a great many years.
Deceased lis survived by his widow,
one daughter, Mrs. C. J. Mohr of
Rapidan, and five sons, Fred w. and
Carl O., of Rapidan; Daniel E., of
Mankato; William A., of Melrose,
Mimi, and Edmund E., OF Fairfax,
Mimi. Twelve grandchildren also
survive. A-
Funeral services will be held
Wednesday at two o'clock from the
Lutheran church at Rapidan, Rev.
Just south of-the village of Rapi-
Schroeder of Rapidan and Rev. Bode
of Good Thunder officiating. The
burial will be made in the cemetery
dan. IS l.-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
DEATH CAME SUDDEN
Mrs. Harry Halverson Passed Away
At Home In Butternut Valley

Mrs. Harry Halverson Passed Away
At Home In Butternut Valley
Lake Crystal Tribune: The COM
munity is greatly saddened this
week over the unexpected death of
Mrs. Harry Halvorson of Butternut,
formerly Miss Sylvia Helleckson,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Hell
ieckson of this city. Mrs. Halvorson
has been sick about week with
pneumonia and pleurisy, which with
more recent conditions caused her
death on Wednesday morning. Dec
ember q, 1922. <.
Sylvia Irene Helleckson was born
in Butternut Valley township, Blue
Earth county, and would have been
twenty seven years of age the six
teenth of this coming February.
She came to the town of Lake Cry
stall in 1912, and was popular and
trusted employee for several years
in the Farmers Store and the Amer
lean National bank. She was mar
ried several months ago to Harry
Halvorson of Butternut, where she
since resided. e.. .. II .... s-@..
In Addition to the sorrowing par
ents and husband who survive her,
there are also four brothers and one
sister, Roy, Floyd, Irwin, Alden and
Mrs. Arthur Nelson.
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow, Friday, at 100 o'clock at
the residence in Butternut Valley,
and a half hour later in the Butter
nut Lutheran church, where inter
ment will be made. Rev. Open will
have charge of the services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
NOTES FROM JUDSON

Judson, December 29.-The Christ
mas program given by the school
Thursday evening, December 81. for
the Community club was we'll pre-
sented and much enjoyed. Much
credit is due the teachers and the
children. School closed Friday after
noon, December %, for two weeks
vacation.
The Christmas program given by
the Sunday school at Bethany
church Christmas day was well
given. Candy was given all the
children and apples to everyone
there. The Christmas program given
at the Jerusalem church Monday
evening was well presented.
There will be no services next
Sunday, at Bethany church as Mr.
Dickhut is at his home in ST. Paul.
There will be services week from
Sunday, January z, at 2:45 p. m.
Rev. o. j. Arthur of Mankato will
be with us. Mr.. Dickhut will be here
January IA. The annual meeting Of
Bethany church will be held jan
uary 2, at two o'clock at the church.
1t is asked that all members be
present at this meeting. as import
ant business will be transacted.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan II. Roberts
spent Christmas with her folks at
LeSueur Center Mr.. and Mrs. Ed X.
Roberts and family spent Christ
mas with the latter's sister, Mrs.
Rosina Williams of Mankato.
w. II. Nelson and family were
guests of the F. j. Walpole' family
John w. Mogren of Minnesota
spent Christmas eve and Christmas
day with his son Paul and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Schloeman
of Chicago spent Christmas with
Mr.. Schloeman's parents here.
The Community club will meet
again on Friday evening, January 5.
The Boys and Girls club will be
given the privilege to take charge
OF the refreshments.
Humphrey Parry, Jr., spent
Christmas at home with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs Humphrey Parry.
Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Jones
and family left Sunday morning for
Humbird, Wis, where they spent
Christmas with relatives
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Johnson Of
Mankato visited with Mrs, Anna
Johnson Tuesday, December 26.
David Owens spent Christmas
with relatives and friends at Gar
vim.
The school at Judson and the
creamery each received a car OF
soft coal last week. ...
Wallie Roberts and family spent
Christmas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs w. J. Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson and
family ate Christmas dinner with
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul w. Mogren and
family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
FARMERS AND WIVES
ATTENDING SCHOOL
Annual Special Courses For Mime
sotans Have Started at State
Agricultural Farm
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I

st. Paul, January Hundreds OF
farmers and their wives from all
parts of Minnesota were on hand
for the beginning yesterday of the
annual Farmers and Homemakers'
short course at the University of
Minnesota farm here. Regular
classes will not start until tomor
row, today being devoted to gen.
eral mass meeting.
Speakers prominent in the agri
cultural field will deliver lectures
and addresses throughout the week,
and score of breeding associa-
tons will conduct their yearly
sessions. h. .
One of the most important of the
short courses offered at the Univer-
sity, the instruction and entertain
ment for the farmers and their
wives are offered gratis, and board
and room is furnished at cost prices.
A. ]. Glover, editor of a dairy
paper, and Dr. c. H. Eckles, of the
University farm, will talk before
the Minnesota Jersey Cattle Club
on January 4. Dean w. c, Coffey OF
the department of agriculture will
also speak before the Holstein
Breeders on that day.
Farmers Clubs Also Meet
The Minnesota Federation Of
Farmers Clubs will meet January
5, presided over ~ A. ID. Wilson,
member of the board OF regents Of
the university, and president CT the
organization. Director r. W. Peck.
of the agricultural extension divi-
sion, VII BE among number Of
other speaker at this meeting.
} Creamery managers and operat-
ors will meet Thursday January 4
also. Professor j. R. Keithley of
the dairy husbandry division;
James Sorenson, of the state food
department Emil G. Johnson, of the
Minnesota Creameries association
and George Wicker, of the state
department of agriculture, will de-
liver addresses.
Friday evening, January S, Presi-
dent L. d. Coffman of the University
will give the principal address at
the annual banquet of the farmers
and homemakers. An evening of
entertainment is planned.
Tomorrow, cow testers of dairy
associations will hold a special con-
ference, while on Wednesday eve
ming, a livestock show will be con
Quoted under the supervision of DR..
A. V. Storm, director of short eour-
ses. The best of university owned
livestock will be placed on exhiDI-
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
MINNESOTA BANKS
TRADE INDICATION
improved Business Condi-
tons Are Shown
SURVEY IS MADE
At Last Call 1888 State Institu-
tons Were Operating Is
Claimed By Report

St. Paul, December 31.-Minne-
sofa banks. rejecting economic con-
ditions of the state more accurately
than any other financial barometer,
indicate that business conditions,
although not back to normal, are
showing a steady recuperation, ac-
cording to comparative statements
of state banks by the state banking
department.
Total deposits of state bonds, saw
ings banks, and trust companies
were $437,612,S91.76 at the last call
as of November 10, according to the
statement issued. This was net
increase of $1,320,731.S7 in deposits
as reported at the previous call on
June 30. The reserve on hand by the
banks and trust companies at the
last call was $50, 457 1859 as com
pared with reserves of $42,220, 1O3.S1
reported in the call of October OF
1921.
Banks At Last Call
F. At the last call there were 1,133
state banks operating in Minnesota,
nine savings banks, and twenty six
trust companies. All these institu-
tlOho dIG SuDJSSL W Inc Cdli vi IhO
state banking department, and OPP
crate under charter granted by that
division OF state government.
The amount of reserve compul-
sorry under state regulations by
banks and trust companies on No
vember 10, last according to the re-
port Of R. B.. Rathbun, state bank
was $30,908, 59S.5S.
The required serve year ago was
$29,597 ,S75.S9, with 1,151 state
banks, nine savings banks, and
twenty seven Trust companies re-
ported holding charters in the state.
The total resources of the state
banks on November 10, last. were
reported at 1899, Jos, 9S3.6S as com
pared with resources of banks of
$4G6 OBS, 170.52 reported in the call
year ago. The nine savings banks
had resources totaling $64, 750, 085.SS,
as compared with resources total
ing S61,191, 5i6.5S reported the pre-
yious year. The trust company re-
sources totaled $51, 028,374.3 as COM
pared with $45,427991.76, reported
in the call of October, 1921.
Consolidated Resources
The consolidated resources of all
state supervised institutions was
S514, 8S4,443.91 at the November 10,
last call, This is a light decrease in
resources of these institutions as
compared with the June 80, last, call
when resources of these institutions
totaled $515.552,0S2.13
Loans and discounts, secured and
unsecured of state banks totaled
$30S, 591 $1,000, savings banks. Sl5,-
209, 36436 and trust companies $14.-
456,6S1.31 or a total of S33S,297,-
701.71 as compared with $341,068,-
0916S reported in the last call of
June 30, last.
There was a total of s6,276,3792 6
trust funds in cash in the twenty
six trust companies, as compared
with $4.989,14857 reported in the
June 30, last. call or an increase of
81, 87,53069. The report also shows
that there were fifteen state banks
closed during the past year. and
fifteen re- opens. OF the number re-
opened, many of the banks were
those which were ordered closed in
the prpyiouS wear
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
EAGLE LAKE MAN
STRUCK BY AUTOIST
Speeder While Walking On
Highway; Leg Broken

New Years started out unlucky
for Merton Minard Of Eagle Lake,
He and his wife were walking home
from Mankato along the highway
last evening about 6:45. A car goiAg
from Monkato to Eagle Lake had
just passed them and they had
stepped out as far as they could
without getting into the ditch, when
a car coming from the direction of
Eagle Lake and driving at ter
rife rate of speed struck Mr.. Min
ard. Mrs. Minard in a statement to
The Free Press said THAT the car
was running at such high rate of
speed that she VISA unable to catch
the number. The driver made no eff
fort to stop and give aid to the in
jured man. After dragging her hus-
band out of the roadway, Mrs. Min
ard summoned the assistance of Ben
jamin Peterson, who lives near the
scene of the accident, two miles
east of Mankato. Landowners am
bulance was called and the injured
man rushed to Emmanuel hospital.
where DR.. C. ]. Holman and DR.. G..
A. Dahl upon examination found
that the left leg between the knee
and ankle had been broken and the
bones were protruding through the
flesh. 1t was found necessary later
70 amputate the leg.
Mr.. Minard is in serious con-
dition from the shock and loss of
blood AS far as can be determined
he did not sustain any serious in
Jury outside the fracture of the left
leg.
Mrs. Minard stated to The Free
Press that she knows that it was a
Ford machine. which struck her
husband. The driver had his lights
on at the time, and there is no rea.
son why he could not see plainly
ahead of him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
CIVIC AND COMMERCE
PEOPLE WILL FEAST
Membership Affair Will BE Given
At Hotel Heinrich Tomorrow
NIGHT

"Some Modern Tendencies and
Their Solutions" is the theme of the
address to be given by Rev. Thomas
E. Cullen, President of St. Thomas
COLLEGE, st. Paul, at the second
dinner of the season fthe Civic G
Commerce Association Wednesday
at $50 P. NJ. at the Heinrich Hotel.
President Cullen gave this same
address before the st. Paul Asso-
citation of Commerce and aroused
much. enthusiasm then; the Mans
kato Association is fortunate in bel
ing able to hear an address Of this
character. A...-
The dinner is complimentary to
members and their better halves
Tor worse, as the case may be,) and
the program includes other matters
of interest to the citizens of Man
kako. The entertainment will be
concluded with dancing.
Reservations should be made at
once il not, already mode. The late
conner who has not made reserva-
ton very seriously Inconvenience
the management and prevents
those who have made reservation
from getting proper service.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
CALLS GRAND JURY
HambIen, Wife Murderer, Will APP
pear at Special Session Tomorrow

HambIen, Wife Murderer, Will APP
pear at. Special Session Tomorrow
Fairmont, January 2: II am going
to call a special session of the
grand jury to be held in Fairmont
at eleven o'clock Wednesday for the
purpose of expediating the inyesti-
cation of the Hamblen case" said
County Attorney Paul C. Cooper
over long distance from Jackson,
Minnesota late today. Cooper who
has been very busy with court mat
tiers returned to Fairmont this morn
ing and Immediately took up the
threads of the case where he had
left off follow ing the arrest of Hamb-
len at Stockton, California.
Hemblen in Jail refuses to talk
further than to reiterate his story of
the poisoned medicine being admin
istered but once, Sheriff Carver says
that his story remains the same, still
insisting that he gave his wife but
one dose of rat poison. y
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
1923LOOKS GOOD
TO MANKATO FOLK
Banner Business Year Is
Now Predicted
ADVENT NEW YEAR
Blowing of Whistles Announced
Change In Dates; Day Quietly
Observed Here

The advent of 1923 was ushered
into Mankato very quietly, there be-
ing far less reveling than in former
New Years celebrations in the opin-
ion of local authorities. Parties and
dances were far more in vogue tina
drinking bouts" as was the Gus
tom of pre- prohibition days and for
the last two or three observances Of
the day.
Prospects that the new year will
be a banner one for Mankato bust
ness was the expression or opn-
ion made by w. e. Olsen, secretary
manager of the Civic and Com
merce association today.
81 have been studying business
statistics of the state and nation
for some time past, and every in
dication points to return of normal
city will be no exception to the gen
eral rule" he said.
Greater Business Seen
present indications are that a
great Improvement in business con-
ditions will take place during the
ensuing year. That conditions are
returning to a normal status In this
city is evidenced by the way people
bought goods during the Christmas
rush. Greater business was seen by
local merchants during that period
than has, been the case for a great
number of years. Not only was the
business better before Christmas DuA
there was very little let up in bust
ness during last week."
Watch night services were held at
various churches on Sunday night
to start the new year properly. In
private homes and at clubs watch
night" affairs were conducted to
ring out the old and ring IN the
new"
Many a sleepy head nodded be-
for the whistles of the city blew
their blasts announcing the turning
of one more leaf in the book OF time.
Only Three Arrests
The police department today re-
ported only, three arrests as re-
suit of the New Years celebrations.
All three were made as the result
Of drinking, although the charges
were different. One man was ar
rested on a charge of driving car
while intoxicated, another for a dis
orderly conduct and a third for just
being plain drunk"
Although but few arrests were
made, many of the new year cele-
brants tasted of water yesterday
which they had foresworn never TO
touch on the night before. The guy
who refused water chaser" the
night before, was very glad to taste
drop of aqua pura on his dry ton
que yesterday morning. ....-.
Only one accident was reported by
the police, and that occurred on the
Madison Lake road when an auto
mobile ran over a pedestrian, ser1-
ously injuring him.
! The fire department had one of
the quietest days in the experience
of the department for New Years
Day. No fires were reported and the
firemen enjoyed themselves in peace
at the station.
Probably the largest celebration Of
New Years Day was the dance held
last night at the Armory by the
Civic and Commerce Seating Com
mittee. Dancing began early and
was, well attended by many merry
makers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-05
NEW INDUSTRY TO
Open IN MANkATO
Mill Work Company Name
New Corporation
WORKLARGEFORCE
Negotiations Now Pending For
Purchase Creamery Package
Property For Plant

The first advancement in Man
kato's industrial improvement status
was made this morning with the an
nouncement of the formation OF the
Mankato Mill Work Company IncUI
porated, a concern intending to enteS
the manufacturing field in this city.
With the view of handling all
forms of wood working the incor-
porators of the company have com
pleted the transactions for the pur-
chase OF the Creamery Package
Manufacturing company winch ceasI
ed business operations about year
ago. The property is located at the
head OF Dewey street, directly Off the
Van Brunt slough. There are three
buildings which will be used by the
new company in their operations.
One building holds the power plant,
one will be used as a warehouse and
the third as the manufacturing
plant.
All Well Known Men
The incorporatorS of the new in
dustrial concern are all well known
men of the city and have had a great
many years of experience in wood
working. Five men at present ron
clode the list Of incorporatorS. They
are, Richard Sandell, Michael
O'Brien, Louis Glesnes, Karl Bake
and Sven Dovre. Fhe last named
member the firm has had over
thirty years experience in the SASH
and door factory business in TIE
city. Sandell also worked for a
wood construction concern for TWEEN
ty years.
The present plans for the company
are to start operations about Febru-
airy Is. The firm will be within the
It few days file papers incorporat-
ing the COMPANY Ior 100000 The
plans of the company at present are
to employ from twenty to fifty men
in the new plant.
Install New Machinery
A large amount of new machinery
will be installed at the plant. They
will have their own dry kIins and
spur track to facilitate the handling
OF business. The plant will be com
pletely equipped with mill work ma
chinery needed for the construction
of wood articles. A special finishing
department will be connected with
the plant. Interior finishing will also
be included in this department.
The company in making their an
nouncement today said that their
motto would be service to the pub
lic." They ask in announcing the
opening of the plant on February Is
that Mankato people pay the COM
pany visit. The new concern prom
ises that the size of the plant will
be increased and a greater number
of men employed as the business in
creases.
The transfer of the property to the
new company was made through E.
I w. Willard Land Company: