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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

~ lFFERENT systems of agricul-
tural loans in vogue in Europe
have of late attracted consid-
cradle attention in this country and
these systems are now being studied
with view to ascertaining whether
they offer any suggestions for the bet
tering of credit conditions in this
country.
President Taft called attention to
the fact that farm credit is extended
in Europe for something over three
per. cent while in this country it is
over eight per cent. Yet this does not
mean that if the European system
were introduced here, interest would
be only three per cent because the
market value of money here is about
twice that. The real question which
confronts US then is as to whether the
farmers can obtain money for the car
rying on of their business as favorably
as other business can and if not. why
not.
There is no doubt that in the past,
farm loans have been made at a scan
dalously high rate, even though the
lender did not receive more than the
market value for his money. This
condition was due to the ubiquitous
commission plan" which permitted
the broker to loan at from eight to
ten per cent what he obtained at from
five to seven per cent. This simple
service of bringing the borrower and
lender together received renumera-
ton way out of proportion to the ser
vice rendered; especially so when it be
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
MIXING THE GRAIN GRADES

T"~O OR good many years the farm
ers Of this state and doubtless
Z of other states, have suffered a
peculiar kind Of injustice.
The grain raisers sell their wheat
at a certain grade, say No. 2. 1t
passes into the hands of the elevator
man and if he has sufficiently large
quantity of No. he carefully mixes
the grades and ships it to the terminal
elevators as No. /.
1t may be that the elevator man is
honest or hasn't enough No. /, but it's
a cinch that the terminal elevator man
has enough No. l and as a result the
miller gets No. / which may be care
fully worked out of Nos. 2, 3, and l.
If the grain is eventually to be
graded No. the farmer is entitled to
that grading.
He is the man who has done the
work, taken the chances on climatic
conditions and is the rightful recipi-
ent of all reward.
OF course if his grain grades No. l
he can't lose on this kind of a game.
1t is to prevent exactly this form of
robbery that an investigation of the
grain grading system of the state is
being carried on by the house.
If the farmers are wise they will
insist upon their representative doing
all he can to stop this practice.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

tee, in regard to the conditions on the
White Earth reservation, is true, then
q deplorable state of affairs prevails
right here in our state. If this report
is correct, it isn't graft-it's murder.
Exchange.
Billy Sunday, the well known ev-
angelist, when asked for an express
sion on women's suffrage, delivered
himself as follows: Il have always
believed that as women are amenable
to the law and must suffer the penalty
of the broken law equally with men
that they should have a voice in the
making of these laws. / think that
any law that will allow a good-for-
nothing, lazy, indolent, God-forsaken,
beetle-browed, peanut Drained, whis-
key-soaked, ward-heeling politician to
vote, and say mo- to a good, noble,
virtuous, college-bred, Cody woman,
is unjust and unreasonable. dawson
Sentinel.
St. Louis county has two live men,
bers of the legislature by the names
of Knapp and Boyle, and, strange to
relate, they are working together.
This is certainly a blow to Bible hist
DRY, for in those days when it came to
a nap with a boyle, we remember Job
couldn't sleep a wink.-Walker Pilot
That man Woodrow Wilson seems
to be getting ready to go at this bust
ness of being president as though he
were going to be THE president.
Such an exhibition will be refreshing.
-Luverne Journal.
The Minnesota state highway COM
mission expended last year 100000!
Splendid! Glorious. Advanceme t!
Sixty-two thousand dollars of this was
for salaries and $4,000 for road work!
Don't seem so good.-Le Sueur News.
The difference between statesman
and politician was very cleverly
defined by Senator Lodge recently,
when he said, "A statesman thinks
Of the next generation; politician,
Of the next election According to
that definition, how many statesman
are there in the Minnesota legisla-
ture. st. Peter Tribune.
The appeal of Jack Johnson to the
U. S. supreme court was dismissed
on Monday, and the negro pugilist will
have to stand trial for violation of
the federal white slave act.-St. Peter
Tribune.
Senator Lende of Candy, Mimi, has
introduced a bill for the printing
amendments to the state constitution
in all the legal papers of the state in
stead of only three in each county as
it now is. This is a good bill and
should pass both houses without a dis
senting vote but just watch the "mog-
uls' smother it in the committee room.
-Vesta Censor
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
LAND OF HOMES

n MINNESOTA is the Mecca of the
M home seeker.
49, 1t is nearly fifty years since
certain pioneering souls discovered
the beauty and financial advantages of
this state.
Since then this information has
been slowly sinking into the minds Of
countless thousands.
At first heard incredulously, then
wonderingly, it has come to be no
longer doubted that Minnesota offers
to the homeseeker the best opportuni-
ties in the world.
Canada, the far west, the far south,
all are favored to some extent. None,
however, even approaches the natural
resources and opportunities of this
state. immigration Commits S o n r
Maxfeld who is doing splendid work
in letting the rest of the United States
know the actual conditions here, says
the prospect for big advent of real
home lovers was never so bright.
Which emphasizes the fact that
truth is bound to win in the end.
And in passing it might be well to
observe that no section of the state
SO many advantages of eli
mate, soil, markets as Redwood coun-
ty.
Hence, first, come to Minnesota, and
second, come to Redwood county.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

n Tx on the expert standing be-
M tween the people and things
= they know they want.
This is Woodrow Wilson's sugges-
ton with reference to the financial
Sconditions of the country.
He wants the people to be next to
the pie counter all the time, strangely
enough figuring that they are the ones
who have the most at stake and they
who have risked most in bringing
about the present prosperous condi-
tons.
1t is true that no one unit among
the masses has so many millions at
stake as Morgan or Rockefeller. But
Morgan or Rockefeller is after all
just unit
You can't, by any process of COM
putation yet discovered, make them
out more than one. And the poorest
workman in the country is their equal
numerically.
Now you take the people en- masse
and they outweigh these financial
units by great many million.
Wilson stands for the millions.
He does not believe that the pro-
cess most calculated to take care of
the Morgans and Rockefellers will ne
cessarily be the process best calculat-
ed to take care of the people.
1t looks as though Wilson may be
right. Advice is good at all times but
it may be bad if followed too closely
or if accepted from too prejudiced a
source. The late lamented President
Taft is an example of the result of
much advice constantly o ow d.
This is the snare Wilson seeks to
avoid.
In other words he wants the people
with him and believes the capitalists
will be abundantly able to take care
of themselves.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

remembered that in every city there
were banks which were prepared to
| handle this business at much less
cost.
| This business of ex hOrbi t n t
charges for farm loans is now consid-
erably regulated by competition, and
the only question left to. be deter
mined is whether or not the farmer is
given an equal chance with other bust
ness men engaged in other lines. The
concensus of opinion is that he is not,
and if not what remedies can be ap-
piled.
Two remedies have been suggested
which appear good and adapted to
business conditions in this country
The first is that the banking laws
be so amended as to give the banks
more latitude in loaning on improved
farm lands. The bank is naturally
the financial center of the community
and there is no reason why its bust
ness should not be extended as to take
in all legitimate classes of financial
business handled in the community.
There appears to be no room for argu-
ment on this point, and it would GER
tainly be more economical than the
present system of carrying surpluses
at low rates of interest in the large
financial centers while local farmers
are paying high rates to loan agents.
The second reason is that the farmer
who has difficulty in obtaining credit
at his local bank at reasonable rates
must do the same as any other bust
ness man and make himself worthy of
credit. At this season of the year,
every business man is called upon by
the commercial agencies to make
statement of the condition of his bust
ness for the past year, how much his
gross sales here, and how much his
assets increased. Inventory q S
must be given and multitude of
other facts which bear upon the bust
ness mans worthiness to credit.
Now the farmer who today runs his
business so that at the end of the
year he can tell how much he has
made from his business, who not only
goes in for diversified farming but can
tell which one of his crops were the
more oftable-such a farmer has no
difficulty in obtaining credit at a bank
the same as any other business man
and on terms as favorable as does the
business man.
1t will be noticed that the remedies
here proposed are two: change in
the financial system and change in
the business methods on the farm To
adopt either one without the other
would be ineffective and they must go
hand in hand to correct the condition
which is complained of. Yet the farm
ers who would be in position to take
advantage of any new financial system
which may be adopted should be pre-
pared for it by putting in business
system on his farm which will enable
him to tell where his losses and profits
come from and thus diminish the loss
es and increase the profits. Such a
system of doing business is the basis
of all credit-either to farmer or
business man.-Morris Tribune
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

The Lamberton Star says: cover
at Redwood Falls they want to form a
base ball league-it's alright for Red
wood Falls-they get about every
thing they want w-a-days." For
shame! Lamberton. When we used
to display that "nawsty" disposition
mother used to get out the castor oil
bottle.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

Speaking of the comparative costs
of presentation at court in England
and in the U. S. Bob Dunn tells us it
only costs five dollars in this country,
provided one is only drunk. Oh, Bob,
Bob You have shattered another
ideal-and we thought you were such
nice man too
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

There! We've written all these
paragraphs and not made a single
pun. You see that husband who lives
in ST. Paul and tries to boss things in
Redwood said they were rotten
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

AS | have retired from farming,
will sell my imported Percheron stall
lion, No. 51709. Color, black, eight
years old. Weighs nearly ton. Will
sell cheap to quick buyer. Lars Trued-
son, Walnut Grove, Mimi, Box a.
30-4t.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

All the world loves an optimist and
here's the optimistest person we've
found: Il lately took advantage of
the bankruptcy law, but will remain in
the grain business and believe our
former success will continue"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

Our son has declared he's lost his
faith in love-when he started to tell
US about it we thought he meant his
faith in Santa Claus.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

We don't care whether sleep "knits
up the raveled sleeve of care" or not
if she'll only keep the baby Tapped in
rosy slumber"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1913
HOME THEY BROUGHT HER WAR
RIOR DEAD

Home they brought her warrior dead;
She nor swooned, nor uttered cry;
All her maidens, watching, said:
She must weep or she will die
Then they praised him, soft and low
Called him worthy to be loved,
Truest friend and noblest foe;
Yet she neither spoke nor moved.
Stole maiden from her place,
Lightly to the warrior slept,
Took the face cloth from the face;
Yet she neither moved nor wept
Rose a nurse of ninety years,
Set his child upon her knee
Like summer tempest came her tears,
Sweet my child, live for thee.
Alfred Tennyson, The Princess
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

Billy Taft is still drawing up mes
sages for Congress. Guess Billy will
hang right to it till time is called.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

Did Senator Murray dare to come
home last week? If he did he's a
mighty man.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11

Of course we love our husbands for
their faults. If not for that what
would we love them for.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
WILSON ON EXPERTS

n Tx on the expert standing be-
M tween the people and things
they know they want.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
No. 405
Statement of the Condition of the
State Bank of Redwood
allS

AT REDWOOD FALLS, MINI.
At the close of business on Feb. 4th. 1918
Date of call by Supt.. Feb Atm 1918.
Date of report by Bank, 6th, 1918.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1913-02-11
THE BASIS OF FARM CREDITS

IN lFFERENT systems of agricul-
tural loans in vogue in Europe
have of late attracted consid-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
MEXICAN CELEBRATION
OF FESTINITY IN MATAMOROS-
MANY ENCURSIONISTS CAME

The celebration of Mexican Indepen-
dence is passing quietly, both in Browns
vile and Matamoros. and as vet there
have been no indications of serious hap
peningS in either place. between the war
ring factions of our ~neighbor republic.
A number of patriotic Mexican business
men of Brownsville have decorated their
places with Mexican flags, but with that
Exception no celebrations of any kind are
being held here.
In MatamorOs the "Grita" last
night brought out serenading bands. and
there was lively music in the plaza. A
railroad engine in MatamOros broke
forth with its whistle and many citizens
of Brownsville thought a fire was in
progress somewhere i'm this city. A num-
Der of shots were also fired across the
river as the midnight hour was reached
but they were merely evidences of joy.
A military parade was held i'll Mata
moros this afternoon. and later in the
day General Lucio Blanco and the mem
bers of his staff who are now in Mata
moros, will review the troops. Ad
dresses will be made at the Plaza de
ArmcS by DR. Ramon Puetne. Col. Alex
ander Mckinney, and Deputy Heriberto
.Jcira.
A great many people living along the
Mexican National railroad as Ear west
a. RcvnoSa. came in today to take part in
the celebration. an excursion train hav
ing been run from those points.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
HOME
FROM VACATION
PRESIDENT FOUND THINGS RUN
MING SMOOTHLY WHEN HE RE
TURNED FROM CORNISH TAR
IFF BILL MAKES PROGRESS.
QUESTION OF CONGRATULATING
MEXICO ON NATIONAL ANNINER-
SARY CAUSES DIFFERENCES
AMONG ADVISERS.
(By Associated PresS.)

Washington. Sept. 16.-President
ital at Cornish. New Hampshire today. to
find the currency bill was well on its
way through the house, and tariff differ
enccs almost settled.
1t is expected the tariff measure will
be ready for his signature Monday.
The most pressing question before the
President was whether congratulations
should be sent to Mexico on the one hun
dred and third anniversary of Mexican
independence.
Some of the presidents advisors hold
such message would be virtually recOg
milton of the Huerta government .
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
THAW SCORED POINT
(Bu Associated Press J

Littleton. n H. Sept. 16-After hear
ing arguments for writ of habeas cor
pus for Harry X. Thaw in the federal
court today. Judge Aldrich suspended
proceedings without date for further
hearing This is victory for Thaw. AS
the New York authorities are anxious
to have the writ quashed.
Judge Aldri"hs action means that
Thaw has no federal writ to check his
return to New York if Governor Felker
signs he extradi ion. While rendering
no decision Aldrich told Jerome his
search of the statutes had failed to re
veal ay law under which lunatic charg
cd with a crime could be extradicted
The extradition hearing set for Septcm
ber 3rd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16

1t is caution how democratic brethreH
are hurrying ahead with their tariff
bill conference. The very first day they
met was to organize. and it was supposed d
they would organize and adjourn Not
so. They went ahead and made up their
agreements On the Chemical schedule.
That was progress with vengeance and
bespeaks a quick report b>rk to the
senate and house. There are republican
cOnferies. out of courtesy. but the cOur.
tcsy stops with the naming by the sen
ate and house for democrats are making
up the conference themselves and VIII II
that il done. they propose to call their
republican colleagues in and give them
half day or day to see what has been
done and an opportunity t. write their
names OF the report as dissenting.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
CONFERENCES NOT PUBLIC.

Incidentally there is small publicity
as to the conference proceedings. The
plan of holding conference in the open.
which Senator LafOllette forced upon
tho last tariff deliberations of that char
acter. is i'm limbo and Senator LaFollette
himself a republican confcree. il On the
outside of the door with the rest of the
public In a practical way il is prob
ably just as well. Th. results Of the dc
liberationS in detail cannot be conceal
ed. They will show in the tariff bill. as
finally made up and very large share
If the cOnfabs over this rate AMI that
are not Of mighty interest. COnferecs are
human like other people and when many
newspaper correspondents are on the
scene to take down every important d.
velopment. here and there a conferce il
bound to talk for public consumpIioG
rather than get down to business
BY the same token there il reason for
having the majority party make mp The
report 1t would be certainty that the
majority party would vote the minority
down and partisan feeling would be ram
pant, with much loss of time i'm protest
I ing that would amount to nothing and
much conversation of no avail. 4 spir-
| it of determination to have done with
tariff now pervades the congress. as it
has pervaded the country for months.
There is no longer any question as to the
principles that are to prevail in the new
law and no longer doubt that the law
will 90 upon the statute books. If il is
to be disastrous law to industry. the
quicker it is On the books and in oper-
alton the quicker the people can deter
mine that and make ready to effect a
change 1t will not be disastrous law
but that is another story.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
THRILLS SCARCE
IN WASHINGTON
EXCITEMENT LOVING PEOPLE
FIND LITTLE TO STIR THEM IN
AND AROUND THE CAPITAL AT
PRESENT.
PRESIDENT OFT ON VACATION
HOUSE BUSY WITH CURRENCY
BILL. SENATOR'S FIND LEISURE
WHILE HOUSE WORKS.
Especial stag Correspondtnt.D

Washington, ID. c., Sept. lG.-Once
more an era of calm at the federal seat
With President Wilson away and the
Senate as good as away and the house
''plugeing' away at tasks, the outcome
Of which can BE- totally anticipated. how
can the average excitement loving indi-
vidual find much to thrill him or stir his
intellect. The president departed unex-
pectedly TO all outsiders, although it was
natural to suppose that he would 90 to
Cornish for another trip at any moment
he could find The time and the oppOrtun
ity. All his official business at Washing
ton was running along so smoothly. there
seemed no good reason why he should not
have a few days at his country place for
his individual rest and benefit if not
for the sake Of realizing a little some
thing more upon his Investment in the
rent of Mr.. Churchills beautiful Har-
lakenden.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-09-16
LONG FOR ESCAPE.

When the president signed the lease
with Mr.. Churchill it was with the idea
that congress would be done with tariff
the house were talking about revision
bill completed and read, for signature by
the midGle of July. 1t was rash prophe
cy as reference to- the annals of previous
revisionS would have proven. But hope
of getting out of Washington springs eter
nal with the member Of congress. not
withstanding his $500 stipend. and he
is mighty prone to talk the way he wish
es. whether he be democrat or republican