and “Californian”Leave» Kantaa City 11:40 p. m.— through Denying, N. M. (Camp Cody) —No more interesting nor more comfortable way to sunny southern California.Visit the training campsen routeEarly reservations desirable.fF. G. REESE, Agent,Albert Lea, Minn.Theodore Gomsrud of Valley Ci1\v. N. D„ returned to Camp Dodge afte\r spending a few days furlough in Al*' bert Lea and Hartland. 'J. E. Brett, John Koeh and W. T. Taylor of Mankato were in the city Wednesday looking after business matters of the Geo. E. Brett Co.Mrs. B. C. Dowrey and baby son of Waseca arrived in the city Tuesday to spend the holidays with her mother Mrs. Margaret Peterson and family.Word has been received in the city announcing the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Holbrook at Minneapolis Dec. 15th. Mrs. Holbrook will be remembered as Miss Drew, formerly a teacher in the High school.