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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06

than it could cease to exist. The
speaker gave several reasons for the
United States part in the great con-
fiict, laying great stress upon the fact
that military despotism must be
crushed. He warned the people that
Germany could invade America; and
that we cannot consent that the Kais-
er shall extinguish democracy. The
tenor of his talk was an appeal to
slackers. Judge Giddings concluded
saying that we must uphold the hands
of the president whatever happens.
Bishop Busch of St. Cloud then took
the platform. This is the first time
Sank Centre has had the pleasure Of
hearing this talented man. Being a
German himself and speaking to an
audience composed largely of Ger
mans the bishop talked from the stand
point of a German. He said that on
account of being a German, each one
had a serious responsibility outspok-
en- in word and deed, which proclaimed
their loyalty to their adopted country.
He referred to the United States gov
eminent as the most perfect one on
the face of the earth and that it is
every mans duty to uphold it. Refut-
futing Judge Gidding's statement that
we must uphold the president, the
bishop said that rather, we should up
hold tha constitution of the United
Seates and stand behind the president;
that now was no time for difference
of opfnion;5 that the president was
to be obeyed, not questioned. If there
were any in the crowd who were in
clined against the United Sttaes, they
must have gone away after hearing
Bishop Busch with newborn feeling
of love and loyalty for this nation.
The St. Cloud and Sank Centre
bands played Friday and both won
much deserved applause.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
U. S. WAR EXPENSES WERE
MORE THAN 100000 AN
HOUR DURING AUGUST

Very few people conceive the
magnitude of the expenditures
of the nations at war. The Unit
ed States is not at present as ac-
lively engaged in the struggle as
she will in all probability be in
the very near future, yet an idea
of what is being spent at the
preesnt time can be gained from
the following authoritative figures:
War expenditures of the United
States, including allied loans,
have mounted to more than $24,-
100000 every "a hours, according
to figures of the treasury Depart
ment.
Two thirds of the sum is repre-
scented by advances to the Allies.
The United States has been
spending daily during August for
it's own needs an average of S.
O8S,652.
The Allies have been receiving
daily an average allowance of
$16,375,00O, including cash al
ready paid and the new Russian
credit, which will be paid short
ly. The total daily expenditure
during August is $24,463,652. The
average daily disbursement dur
ing the war has been $17,O53,5OO.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
WOMEN ARE HELPING.

The women of Sank Centre are
conducting campaign under the
supervision of Food Commissioner
Hoover, directed locally by Mrs. H. S.
Halverson. While the work is pro-
crossing well, yet it should be inn
pressed upon the people that enough
cannot be done. While Food conversa-
ton is almost everything, the moral
effect, the standing together in this
matter is just as important. One or
two cannot do it alone; it must be
everyone. The women have the hard
part of staying home in this war, yet
they have the blessed part of helping
to win it. One way to 10 l. is to join
in heart and soul with this nation
wide food conservation campaign.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
MAKE FINE SHOWING
Progressive Farmers Club Have Va
ried and Interesting Exhibit

Progressive Farmers Club Have Va
ried and Interesting Exhibit
Had it not been for the group ex-
hibits of the Progressive Farmers
Club, east of Sank Centre, the Agrl-
cultural building would have been
bare this year.
The fair association ogered a SER
les of cash prizes for the best group
of exhibits offered by 6 or more fam
lilies. This live-wire organization d.
vided itself into three groups: The
Midway Farmers, the Prairie Farm
ers and the Mccormick Lake Farm
ers. The competition between the
club members was good natured but
very keen. A glance over the COM
bined exhibits could not help but I'M
press one with the wonderful resourc-
es of this section. The field, the Tor
est, and last, but not least, the home
had exhibits demonstrating that the
members of the club are progressive
and intelligent farmers. The Midway
FARMERS WOIl CllC 1l1oC pAAN> ~
the Prairie Farmers the second OF
s25, and the Mccormick Lake Farm
ers the third prize of $15. The en-
tire sum will be turned into the CLUB
treasury.
Recently the organization incorpor-
ated and purchased the school house
east of town. They will rebuild and
enlarge the building the better TO
meet the needs of the social and busl-
ness functions of the club. There are
are something over so families affll-
lated with the Farmers Progressive
Club and the Herald congratulates
them upon the splendid showing
made.
What they have accomplished
should be an inspiration for farmers
in other sections adjacent to Sank
Centre.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
CALLED FOR SERVICE

DR.. P. C. Pilon of Paynesville has
received captains commission in the
medical corps of the army and lift last
Saturday for New York to report for
duty. DR.. Pilon is a surgeon whom
Stearns county, with pride, claims as
one Of her foremost professional men.
He came to Paynesville from Rock
vile in 1897 and has built up a prac-
tice and reputation that extends over
and beyond the entire state. During
his first year he opened a hospital
which soon was too small. Year after
year brought removals to larger quar-
tiers until now a beautiful hospital
stands, a monument to the man, who
himself stands for the highest service.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
SEPT. 10 is sAUK CENTRE DAY
Citizens of This Section Will Attend
Benton County Fair in Large
Numbers Next Thursday

The management of the Benton
County Fair at Sank Rapids have set
aside Thursday, Sept. 10, as the Sank
Centre st. Cloud Stearns County Day
at their fair.
For a number of years there has
been a strong reciprocal feeling be-
tween the Benton and Stearns county
fairs. St. Cloud and Sank Rapids sent
fine delegation to this city Thurs
day of last week and it is planned to
send a large number of people from
Sank Centre and vicinity next week.
The start will be made from the Palm
.er House about $3.50 in the morning.
Special arrangements have been made
to care for and entertain the visitors
on this day.
KILLS CHILDREN AND SELF
Despondent over her husbands i'll
health and fearing her inability to
take care of them in the event of his
death, Mrs. Park Day of Frazee killed
two children and committed suicide by
taking poison a short time ago. The
husband was at tuberculosis sana-
tarium. Mrs. Day gave her three
girls, aged IL, six years and five
months respectively carbolic acid mix
ed in milk, and then drank some her
self. For some reason the six year old
was not affected. The following
morning she woke up and being un-
able to arouse her mother and sisters
went out to play. When they did not
get up she walked to her uncle's and
told him she could not get mamma
up Investigation brought the trag-
edY to light.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06

Totals .......... ..572 519
Miss Vera Whitmore of Excelsior,
Mimi, was secured at the eleventh
hour for the Junior High school posi-
ton. The young man elected for this
position was called into service on the
first draft. Miss Whitmore is a grad
uate of Carleton college.
Superintendent M. D. Aygarn has
submitted the following for publica-
ton:
"a greater demand has been made
upon the public schools for efficient
men and women to meet the new OPP
portunities in>the business world. Now
is the time to give your child a
chance. See that he is in school the
first day, and every day thereafter.
Staying out Of school is the cause of
many failures. The law requires
that all boys and girls between the
ages of eight and sixteen attend
school during the entire school year.
The law will be enforced to the letter.
"School will open to all students at
$3.50 a. M, and close at p. m. Eve
ming hours of study are from 700 to
900 o'clock daily except on Fridays
and Saturdays.
Pupils are not to be interrupted by
callers or visitors during their study
hours any more than during the hours
of recitation. The school spirit is
loyal to this plan and any person UNI
able to comply cheerfully will not find
the school congenial.
eve cordially invite your help and
cooperation"
Those who are planning to take
their regular high school work must
enroll not later than Monday, Sept.
10, or they will not be permitted to
take the full regular course.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
SPLENDID PATRIOTIC ADDRESSES JUDGE GIDDINGS AND
SHOWING IN DOMESTIC ART-FARMERS' CLUBS SHOW

The fifteenth annual fair of Stearns
county is now a matter of history. The
officers had promised that this years
fair would be the best yet, and they
kept their word. The people, too, re-
sponded nobly, so that the exposition
was splendid success not only from
an agricultural, live stock and amuse-
ment viewpoint, but after all expenses
are paid the association will net at
least $1,000 on this years show. This
will mean that the association will SO
into winter quarters with around
$1,000 in the strong box.
The Stearns county fair is one Of
the few associations in the state free
from debt.
The officers are even now look
ing toward next years show, and it is
safe to predict that the 1913 fair will
see number of innovations. One of
these will very likely be an evening
show. This has been made possible
by the running of electric service to
the grounds by the city this year. 60
There were no serious accidents and
the crowds were orderly, a distinct
credit to this section of the state.
The attendance at this years fair
was the largest eve1. Thursday all
children under 16 years of age were
admitted free, yet there were over
21OO paid admissions. Friday all sol
diers in uniform and drafted men
were admitted free and there were
about 5000 paid admissions. Satur-
day the attendance fell off but was
very satisfactory.
The receipts by days follows:
Gate Grandstand Total
Thursday $1,O4S 30 $1OS.75 1,157 80
Friday. 1891 .25 1880 1853 rs
Saturday 729.77 77.25 8O7 .O2
Total. >. .S3,52S. "A
concessions. 4oA. ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
GEO. GRAY DEAD.

George Gray of Eoboken died on
Friday August 81 at his home, after
G long illness. Death was due to can
Ger. Mr.. Gray has lived in this COM
munity for years. He was ~ years
of age. Funeral services were held
from St. Johns Episcopal church in
Ashley on Sunday afternoon at three
o'clock. Rev. J. E. Hudson of Pay
nesville, a former pastor, had charge
of the services. Mrs. H. w. Booker
and Mrs. Alex Jameson, accompanied
by Miss Harriet Erwin at the organ
sang "Abide With Me-" and "Aslecp
in Jesus" Interment was made in
Ashley cemetery. A full obituary
will appear next week,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
SAUK CENTRE YELLOW
DOG KENNEL" ADD $1,000
TO LOCAL RED CROSS FUN

Not a few are wondering what
the badge Member yellow Dogs"
pinned on 40 men signifies. The
name implies a variety of things
but when the Herald vOuches for
it being an organization in exis-
tence for charitable purposes only
the secret is explained. The Or
ganization was founded in Iowa,
where good sum has been turn
ed into the Red Cross fund. There
are but three such lodges in this
state, but there promises to be
many more in the near future as
it surely is success in its line
of endeavor. Men. only are adj
mitted. The order had it's be-
ginning here few weeks ago
when E. c. Hoover, of Iowa City,
initiated Grove Wills into the
mysteries of the order. Since that
time he has conferred the degrees
over the Merchants National
Bank, and as soon az one ''dOs"
received his degrees he was more
than willing to furnish a candi-
date or two. Each candidate has
been satisfied to pay his "twO-
bits, which amount includes life
membership in the lodge, and all
have offered suggestions, so that
the lodge is quite an elaborate af-
fair now.
On the fair grounds Saturday
the bulk of the money was raised
and during the afternoon Grove
Wills and w. A. Moore inducted
numerous candidates in the order.
Saturday evening Sank Centre
branch of the Red Cross were pre-
scented with $40 by one of the
officers of the local kennel.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
$3,961 IA
FRIDAY THE BIG DAY
Strong Patriotic Addresses by Bishop
Busch and Judge Giddings.

Friday, August 81, of the Stearns
County Fair resulted in gate receipts
of over $500, meaning an attendance
of over 5000 people not counting the
drafted men who were admitted free
on that day. This looks well against
the last years census, which was
2,1OO.
1t was st. Cloud-Sauk Rapids Day
and large delegation was expected.
However, owing to the threatening
weather, only so or 60 cars of the or
iginally planned $50 came. AS it hap
pened, the weather continued to
threaten, but it was again the case
of the barking dog. To be brief, the
shower of the night before and the
cloudiness of the day made ideal fair
weather. The track dust was settled
and there was no hot, glazing sun to
tire the crowds. At noon the multi
tude began to arrive and by two
o'clock, cars were lined three deep in
the parking district.
The detachment of the St. Clo1-
Home Guard arrived on the noon
train, commanded by Lieut.. Compton
They formed part of the parade led
by the Sank Centre band from the city
to the fair grounds. There they gave
a short drill before the grand stand
which was enthusiastically appreciat-
ed. by the spectators. The Guard are
a manly bunch of fellows that are a
credit to their city and if ever called
will be as much a credit to their
country. While the drill was perhaps
lacking here and there in military
precision, there were none who would
criticize as they realized that these
men had only spare hours to give to
this service.
At an interval between the races
Mayor DuBeau introduced Judge Gid
dings of Anoka, who had been secured
to deliver a short patriotic address.
The speech was entirely war-talk and
well received by the audience. The
Judge declared that the war will de-
eide the destinies of the human fam
lily for ages to come; that it was not
a European war, but one for the en-
tire human family. He said that be-
lieving as we do in the constitution
and Christian freedom our country
could no more keep out Of the war
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS FELT

Heavy earthquake shocks were felt
on Monday afternoon at $3.50 in Little
Falls and Staples, according to word
received here over the wire Monday.
The Northern Pacific ordered a care
full inspection of bridges from Royal
ton to Staples but found no damage
done. Several people in Sank Centre
felt the trenor but thought little of
it. Mrs. L. J. Irish felt the house
shake at 3:45 o'clock and thought it
a heavy wind. The matter explained
itself when Mr.. Irish told her of the
shocks at Staples. The depot agent
at Cyrus felt the same sensation. No
damage was done in any place as far
as can be ascertained.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
AUSPICIOUS Open.
ING Of PUBLIC
SCHOOLS MONDAY
WAR AND OTHER CONDITIONS
RESULT IN SLIGHTLY DE-
CREASED ENROLMENT
MORE Will COME LATER ON
SUPT. AYGARN MAKES TIMELY
SUGGESTIONS TO STU
DENTS AND PARENTS

The Sank Centre public schools
opened Monday with good attend
ance considering that so many of the
boys have left to serve in the army or
navy, and that even more are still
working on farms in Minnesota and
North Dakota. 1t can not be expect
ed that the enrolment will be as large
this year but it will fill out somewhat
later in the season. The following
figures are given to show the attend
ance on the opening day last year
and this:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
NEW POLICE CHIEF.

Ferd Bergman who has made very
efficient chief of police during Mayor
DuBeau's administration, has tired OF
official life and rendered his resigna-
ton to the mayor. Joseph Miller has
been appointed to succeed the retir-
ing chief and has assumed his duties.
Mr.. Borgmann will take up farming
again on a small scale and is erecting
modern home on a 50-acre tract
just south of the city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
WEsTPORT IS PATRIOTIC

Westport held a Patriotic meeting
Tuesday evening of this week which
was attended by the entire populace
of the village and the crowd was aug
mented by hundreds of automobile
lists FROM the farming community.
Hon. Frank M. Eddy made the prin-
cipal address. The enthusiasm ran
high and Westport is back of Uncle
Sam to every man, woman and child
in the village. Following the meeting
the drafted men were rendered a
splendid banquet.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
DRAFT CALL DELAYED

Grove Wills, Walter Bradley, Louis
Larson, Al Gaspard and others, Sank
Centre were all ready to to 60 on the
first draft call, Sept. 5, but orders
were received on Tuesday not to re-
port at Melrose until further orders.
They expect to be called any day, per-
haps on the 18th.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
B. G. MAYNARD CALLED

Benjamin G. Maynard, one of the
oldest settlers of Todd county died at
his home in Reynolds township Fri
day after a lingering illness. He
was well known and respected by all
who knew him. ,s~s .-~~r
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
DEAD IN NORTH DAKOTA

On August 27 Mrs. Emma Harris
on, formerly Miss Emma Hickman of
this city, died at her home in Mohall,
N. D. Mrs. Harrison will be remem-
bered by many of the older residents.
Mrs. E. H. Cooley and j. J. Hickman
of Sank Centre are her sister and
brother. No further particulars have
been received.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06

WHAT CAUSES THE RUMBLING.
George O'Gara: "Say, Doctor, what
is the cause of all this earthquakes
rumbling we are hearing so much OF
lately around here?"'
Doctor Dubois: perhaps a heavy
car going over the Jefferson High
way"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
SPORT FOR KINGS

Harness Races Very Exciting and
Track Record Lowered
The speed program, in the hands
of w. M. Parker, was full of thrills.
There were not many starters but ev-
cry heat was a drive to the finish.
The events of Saturday were a fit
ting climax to corking series OF
races. There were only three entries
in the Free-for-All, but the horses
were driven to the limit in every heat.
The track record of 2:14A was made
In.cIl. Do1o
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-09-06
Every Record Broken
Atl5th AnnualFa
LIVE STOCK, AGRICULTURAL, AMUSEMENT FEATURES
TENDANCE SURPRISES PREVIOUS EFFORTS A
SNUG BALANCE WILL REMAIN AFTER PAYING BILLS

TWO SECONDS CLIPPED RECORD IN SATURDAYS
FREE-FOR-ALL RACE-ALBANY WINS CO. CHAMPIONSHIP
NIGHT SHOW AMONG POSSIBILITIES FOR 1918 FAIR.
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ZEPPELlN'S FAILURE IN WAR.

Unlike Langley in this country, Count Zeppelin lived long enough and bad sufficient funds to carry his eN- periments in aeronautics through 10 a pont where his work was something like eomr etc.
 One reason for his abihty 10 com, mana r',ular supper. aI , sympathy in lis experiments was that he pro- posed to do something that appeared possible to men of ordinary mind. He was trying to make a balloon that could be steered. Langley was trying 10 make a machine fly by virtue of Its own power and that looked entirely too much like a miracle in his day to command confidence.
 Both men are now dead and the tables are turned. Langleys' idea has proved to be q brilliant success. though he was in his grave before success was established. Zeppelin lived to see h1s diriglDIes grow to size comparative with ocean lines in war He saw them adopted by his country and tried in war He saw the Ger man people looking to his invention to serve as q winning factor in the fight against England, and he saw dat hope disappointed.
 While the Zeppelins have worried England and have cost the British government heavily in the mainten- ance of defense against them, they have also been costly to the Germans and have not proved sufficiently val uable to warrant their continued use in raids-Ex.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-05-15

The action of the Rocky Mountain Club in deyotiag it's energies to the relief of the suffering children of Bel gium rang true to the western spirit. as all of us who have lived Tn the mountains and the plains have come to know that spirit have gladly joined in the movement to do what I can for a gallant little nation which has been cruelty trampled dunder foot. for no fault of it's own, and now Hes prostrqte, threatened with the loss of its physical being. It is the literal truth that rarely since the days of Herod has child-life been so menaced as today in Belgium.
 l shall not deal with the material side of this question: or tell how 1,250,ooo children are compelled to go hungry and are threatened with dis ease and slow starvation. All this is being told in the west in speeches,
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