09 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Willmar Tribune
Location
Willmar, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1910
Page
1
A measured admonition about duty and timing urges the reader to perform each task at its appointed hour. It counsels avoiding darkness by doing work now so future moments become present in light, aligning with moral recompense.
Personal mentions fill a Willmar column with Hazel Nelson hosting Kandiyohi relatives and Julia Hanson returning to Spicer. Several residents attend events at the Opera House including the Willmar Dramatic Club on November 22. Travel notes include Spokane to Florida travelers and local visits in St. Cloud and Minneapolis.
The November meeting of the Willmar Red Cross Society in the Commercial club rooms approved ordering 10 000 Red Cross Seals for the Christmas sale. Dr J M Rains was named to lead the effort and 474 percent of sale proceeds will stay for local work. Clothing donated for fire victims will be sold to raise funds for the society. The Royal Neighbors hosted a calico ball at Carlson's hall with music by Nettie Marlow and a fine lunch. The Willmar Dramatic Club will present Woman Against Woman at the Opera House on Nov 22 to benefit St Luke's Men’s Club.
Willmar high school's manual training department earned fourth prize in the M E A contest last week. Pupil handiwork from cooking and sewing was also shown. The Masons held their annual social with a program and refreshments. dancing followed. Licenses to wed listed for Torger Sletten to Jennie Selseth and others. Osseo Society to present a literary program at Willmar Seminary next Saturday night. A baby son arrived to Prof W A Nord and Mrs Nord of Arroyo Grande Cal. Rev M B Michaelson plans church work in Litchfield and organized a Norwegian Lutheran Free Mission there.
A vintage ad claims Hirsch-Wickwire Sincerity Clothes back every suit with a money back guarantee. It emphasizes promised durability color retention and lasting form while warning buyers they gain by paying up front and paying again in future losses if deceived. The piece touts one hundred percent value service honest materials authentic cuts and tasteful styles.
A candidate writes that despite a strong showing by principle driven voters the united party machine and railroad interests overwhelmed them with paid precinct workers and speakers. He remains hopeful contests reveal public sentiment, thanks supporters, and extends best wishes to Odell while pledging faithfulness to the adopted platform.
Asbjorn Peterson died suddenly of heart failure Tuesday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs Peter Bonde after voting in Kandiyohi County. Born June 3 1831 in Bakke Norway he immigrated to the United States and lived on a Bandiyohi County homestead two miles west of Willmar. A Christian and trusted neighbor he leaves two daughters nine grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted local details forthcoming.
A Minnesota group approved measures to combat tuberculosis including mandatory case reporting, school health certificates for children from exposed homes, forbidding housing consumptives with other patients, state aid tied to local institutions, county bonds for sanatoria, and relaxing county spending limits. Also notes Norse Synod services, social events, and election results with Judge Quale and Eberhart.
The passage extols usefulness as the highest good at life’s end and at any age. It asserts that living to help others brings comfort and joy, and that usefulness sharpens personal character and benefits society.
Edwin Sletten visited from Litchfield on Sunday. The Willmar Dramatic Club presents Woman Against Woman on Tuesday evening November 22. Mrs. Bailey a National WCTU lecturer spoke on temperance at the Lutheran Free Church Sunday afternoon. Red Cross plans a future rummage sale. details to follow. Fred Smith hosted a duck dinner Monday evening for eight guests. A baby girl arrived Monday for Mr. and Mrs. D. Townsend. The Presbyterian Men’s League hosted Rev. D. B. Spencer Monday evening. Mrs. Showalter arrived from Preston to guide Willmar Dramatic Club for the November 22 production. Benson game saw Willmar Seminary fall to Benson High 16–0. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hammer and family visited from Litchfield. First lecture of the Presbyterian Men’s League is set for January. Ladies’ Social Union supper and sale at Carlson’s Hall on Thursday November 17 at 6:30. J. H. Wiggins and Gordon Kennedy traveled from Havre Montana to Browns Valley to install heating. MWA to adopt candidates this evening with State Deputy Riley, District Deputy Moore, and Dr. Lowe expected. Sixty candidates likely. Stone-Ordean-Wells Co. sponsored Pure Food Demonstration of Hiawatha products at Benson Bros. & Jorris. store visits and coffee, continued today.
A reflection on choosing the right means to achieve a goal. The man who sees the correct end may yield gracefully in minor matters and welcome suggestions rather than antagonize others.
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