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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-03-08
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ITEMS FROM THE.
HERALD OF 1873, j. SIMON
. TON, EDITOR.


Reading and Defamation at the Ole
Congregational church next Tuesday
evening by w. J. Whitefeld.
H. A. Boobar & Son this week
bought pair of steers of A. j: Syl'
vester at Long Prairie which weigh
ed $500 pounds. They will work them
up into beef to feed the hungry.
The pastor of the M. E. church
Rev. J. Milton Akers, was unable to
fill his appointment lest Sunday night
on account of illness. He expects to
be able to preach next Sunday at II
a. m.
West & Human are likely to have
their hands full for sometime to come
filling orders for the newly invented
tanning mill called the Farmers
Friend" A few of the mills are in
operation here and when farmer
once sees some work he will have nc
other kind.
A card-The subscriber returns his
thanks to numerous kind friends fol
the very acceptable present of an ex-
cellent buffalo robe. May the bodies
of the doners ever be as warm as
their hearts. -
New Gunshop-A gunshop has been
opened in Christgau's building on
Main street by Mr.. Geo. Haskins, who
keeps a stock of firearms on hand and
does all kinds of repairing.
We are informed that Mr.. A. L.
Tracy of Round Prairie, who has been
blind for a year and whose case has
been pronounced incurable by st. Paul
doctors, under the treatment OF Dr.
Garfield of this town, is regaining his
sight.
Sunday School Concert-A Sunday
schol concert of unusual interest and
attraction will be held in the Congre-
gational church on Sunday evening,
March 9. AS this will be the first con-
cert held in our town, it is hoped the
church will be filled. All denomina-
tional barriers will be broken down
and a general attendance OF all our
citizens is desired.
They have some snow up in Utica as
appears from the following brevities
from the Herald of that village:
"Nearly all the signs on Genesee
street were dug out before night yes
terday."
'Nearly all the corner loafers have
climbed to the top of the snow and
resumed business"
utica has more snow than Ogdens-
burg and Watertown together, and it
is better snow, too. There is more OF
it to the pound"
A man on Corn Hill obliged by
the deep snow to go home by way OF
the chimney, got into hot water by
getting into the wrong house"
"A lone widow residing on Court
street complains that they have run
a sleigh load right over her house and
that the horses are kicking her light
ming rods all to pieces.
In Egypt mummies have been found
with teeth filled with gold, and in
Quito a skeleton has been discovered
with false teeth secured to the cheek
bone by golden wire. In the mu-
scum at Naples, among some OF the
surgical instrument discovered at
Pompeii, there is fac-simile of Sims
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-03-08

CERTAIN-TEED stands out conspicuously
for quality, satisfaction, and economy.
ANY product bearing the name CERTAIN
Ted will measure up on al Of these points.
These are cold facts.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-03-08
Roofing

is the efficient type of roof. 1t
is suitable for factories, Office
buildings. farm buildings, etc.
For residences it is made in
slate surfaced shingles.
CERTAIN-TEED costs less
to buy, less to lay, and less
per year of life. CERTAIN
TED is light weight, clean,
sanitary, and fire retardant. 1t
will not dry out and is wealth
er-tight.
1t is made in three thicknesses
but only one quality-the
best. 1t is guaranteed 5, 10 or
IS years according to thickness
Il, 2 or 3 ply)..
This guarantee is backed by
the largest manufacture of pre-
pared roohngs and building
papers in the world.
If you are building, or need a
new roof, it will pay
you to investigate GER "a
TAINTED before 10
deciding upon any type m
of roof. For sale by Ss
dealers, everywhere. ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1917-03-08
Certai1,-teed Certain eed
Paints and VarIlisheS

are good, dependable products
made by expert paint men,
and guaranteed to give salts
faction. They are sold at a
price which would not be pos
sible if we depended upon an
exclusive paint organization to
market our product.
The enormous resources Of
Certain-teed Products Corpor-
alton, and its extensive organi-
cation for distribution of GER
TAINTED products, make
it possible to take advantage
of every economy in buying,
manufacturing and selling.
Even the professional painter
can afford to use CERTAIN
TEED paints rather than to
mix his own. Uncertainty is
eliminated, waste and left-overs
avoided, and quality is assured
Whether you do your painting
or employa professional
|xaH painter, your interests
Con-. will be best served if
- you insist on GER.
= TAINTED paints
and yarnishes. ".
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

nearer than it was thought and the
opportunity to scan the terms of the
different beli:gerents might result In
bridging the chasm.
Germany made an early reply but it
failed to set forth it's terms. The en-
tellte answer set forth in a gene' al
way, without going into details. what
the allies are contending for, and it
was expected, if Germany was sincere
in its peace move, that It would COM
ply with the presidents request, even
though it might be recognized that
the beliigereats were so far apart in
their demands that such a declaration
would not bring them to an under
standing.
But Germany is not. inclined to that
extent. DR.. zimmerman. the foreign
minister. says 81 think we can do
nothing more. We cannot afford to
give the impression that we are chas-
ing after peace at all costs. We
have to consider public opinion here"
The strange part Of this Is that the
foreign minister seems to think that
Germany might put forth terms which
would not satisfy the public, which
cannot help leaving the impression
that it Is not as sincere in its desire
for peace as it sought to make the
world believe.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
One Who Is Interested In Her.

Mr.. Editor: May 1 ask why it is
that no one seems to be interested in
the poor unfortunate Mabel King? No
one seems to care how low she sinks.
When many others are protected and
the names of both men and women are
the paper, mabel King once more
before the police court sts If ~ gave
them such pleasure to report her ar
rest again. If 1T were not for ill health
would try and aid her and give her
a chance. She may have had a dear
mother once who loved her better
than we are loved by ours. She may
have been taught to lisp her prayers
in childhood but something has chang
ed her. life. causing her to forget
many pleasant memories of her child
hood. Discouragement and failure af-
ter failure have made her. to all ap-
pearances, degrading. If it was not
for her appetite for the accursed stuff
that is allowed to be sold would she
not be good and useful woman? Has
it ever yet made noble men and wonl-
en-?
While many would deny Mabel King
food they would not deny her drink
that might cost more. Let her feel
that in all this city she has one who
does feel interested in her. one who
would take her by the hand and help
her to climb upwards to a better life,
a truer life and a happier life. She
can become a good woman if she will
keep to the right road, though it may
be rough and steep. Her soul is Just
as precious in Gods sight as any other
woman, but she must ask Him to help
her and if I can do no more, I can
pray for her.
MRS. F. J. W.
Norwich, Jan 16, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
RAIDER DEMANDS ATTENTION.

The information which comes from
London to the effect that eight Brit
ish and two French ships have been
sunk and two others captured by a
German raider which is operating in
the Atlantic creates no great surprise.
For over a month it has been known
that a merchantmen fitted out with
good sized guns and possessing good
speed had slipped past the British
blockade. From the vessels which
have never reached their destination
and from which no tidings have come,
it has been taken for granted that they
have been disposed of by this raider.
This was strengthened by the return
to this country of the ship carrying
supplies to Belgium which was held
up off the coast of Ireland by such q
vessel, thoroughly searched and allow
ed to depart after having its wireless
outfit put out of commission. This is
supported by the information which
now comes from Pernambueo to the
effect that the vessels which have been
long overdue have been sunk or cap
tured and the crews taken prisoners.
This is a repetition of the successful
raid which the Moewe made on allied
shipping some time ago. 1t shows
either that it is a difficult proposition
to seek out and destroy such a vessel
or else little or no effort is being
made to check its operations. Inas-
much as the allies have no vessels
which they can afford to throw away,
the former superstition is the more
probable, but considering the import
ance which both the vessels and the
supplies which they carry are to the
entente, it would appear to be time
for the securing of the high seas for
this fast and destructive commerce
raider
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
PERMANENT BRIDGES.

Attention cannot help being directed
70 the report which has been made to
the legislature by the highway COM
mission relative to the matter of
bridges and especially those on the
trunk lines. OF these the commits
siouer shows that there are 191 which
he now takes care of. and in making
the suggestion that the toll bridges at
Saybrook and East Haddam, which
are now in charge Of commissions, be
turned over to the highway depart
ment Of the state, it is highly prob
able that similar action viii be asked
relative TO the bridge over the Thames
at New London, which the New Ha-
ven road will give to the state when
It gets through with it, which the state
viii be asked to change. to make it
suitable for highway purposes and
which in the natural course of events
It appears likely will become a tell
bridge. II such bridges can be ad-.
ministered by the state highway de-
partment efficiently there ought to be
no question but what the recommen-
dalton should be adopted. They ere
certainly important parts Of the high
way system
Furthermore the highway commits
sioner calls attention to the need of
making the bridges on the trunk lines
permanent In character, OF concrete
or masonry and here liz certainly a
valuable suggestion. Such a cost
would of course be larger than main
tanning other kinds but the cost of
upkeep which is always large would
be greatly reduced. Permanency Is of
great importance In regard to bridges
even as ii Is concerning highways and
the extra cost more than reeompenses
IN the long run
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
THE NEW RAVENS RESPONSE.

It was only a few days ago that the
public service commission of Massa-
chusetts made number Of sugges-
tons concerning the New Haven road
and the service which it was render
ing the public. 1t was of the opinion
that it was economizing too much.
that it was not giving the proper at
tention to its train service for the ac-
commodation of the public, and
though it has not requested other
roads to do likewise it ordered the
New Haven to furnish monthly
statement concerning train delays.
President Elliott has wasted no
time in considering these suggestions
and without comment as to whether
he considers they were justified or
not he announces the appointment of
two committees to pay particular at
tention to the matters referred to by
the commission and especially to all
questions of service.
Possibly what is needed is a closer
understanding between the commits
sion and the road. and if that is the
case it should be brought about by the
committees which have been named.
The roads action indicates the will
ingness on It's part to give heed to
suggestions. It has been striving for
better cooperation ever since the new
took hold OF its affairs
and it gives evidence under this latest
action that 1t is still anxious to do it's
part and to remove such obstacles as
standHdn the way of satisfactory SER
vice as far and as fast as it is pos
sible. It Is a manifestation of the
proper sort OF spirit and there are rea-
sons to believe that it will accomplish
good results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
ADMIRAL DEWEY,

The nation has known no greater
naval hero in late years than Admiral
Dewey. He had the distinction of So
years Of honorable service in the
United States navy to which branch
Of the national service he was turned
while in his teens because there was
no vacancy at West Point. His am
bition was to join the army, but it is
doubtful IL he would have attained
as great honors as have fallen to him
had he been able to have secured an
appointment to the military academy,
instead of to Annapolis.
admiral Dewey took a prominent
part in the Civil war under Admiral
Fiarragut and he never forgot the les
sons which were taught him by his
superior or the inspiration which he
gained from him. Farragut was his
guide and in that famous action when
ne captured the Spanish squadron at
Manila Bay he was directed in his
movements by what he thought Far
ragut would have done under similar
circumstances.
How he turned what he interpreted
as heing put on the shelf when he WAS
sent to the Philippines, into an
achievement which occupies "a promi-
nent place in the worlds history is a
familiar story. He recognized his duty
He made the most of it and the result
was that he has ever since been the
hero of Manila Bay which gained for
him the title Of admiral. held by only
two others before him, and the honor
accorded him by congress that he
should never be retired
Thoroughly interested in his work,
devoted to the welfare Of the country
and the strengthening of the navy
Admiral Dewey was at his desk to
the last He prided himself upon his
robust manhood and well he might In
his death the nation has lost a valiant
patriot and devoted servant
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

1t is very doubtful that an extra
session OF congress can be avoided
In order to complete President viii
sons legislative program before the
close of the present session, the house
and senate must act upon many mat
ters. II must pass tine following:
The remainder Of the railroad legisla-
tive program TO supplement the Adam
son eight hour law, including bitter
ly opposed law to compel arbitration
of labor disputes. without strike or
lockouta. The Webb export trade bill,
passed by the house last session. Cor
rupt practices act. passed BY house
last session. but still pending IN the
senate. Attachments 10 the organic
law Of Porto Rico, passed by the
house, but not acted upon Ia the sen
ate. Only one vote on the presidents
own program has been taken this ses-
sion. that which put the vocational
educational bill through the house last
week. Besides all this. congress has
made only 4 beginning In the enact
mont of the fifteen big appropriation
bills which must be passed-Aew Brit
ain Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

well, my deart What o. coldi" was
the comment Of Mrs. Ripley,s friend,
as Mrs. Ripley sneezed- into her hand
kerchief.
This is wisconsin cold" explain
ed Mrs. Ripley. 81 brought it home
from our Roeldale bungalow"
Why did you go up there SO late in
the season ?'
For ducks. No, I'm not in the least
fond of hunting. Nothing would in
duce me to shoot any wild creature
myself, but my husband loves hunt
Ing. volunteered to go with him be-
cause his regular partner in these at
fairs was unable to accompany him.
But it would be duh for you while
Pm out with my gum Bob said after
thinking it over.
alone in that dismal bungalow. I'll
enjoy the outdoors as much as you
will, Bob
"swill you really? Well. you're a
trump He beamed upon me.
Il met him on the train at noon.
have a surprise for you, dear he
glanced proudly at large package he
was carrying. You mustn't ask what
it is until we get to Rockdale. I felt
reasonably sure it was something to
would not have been aTpiS5, as nay
sweater was little thin for late fall
expedition. Fancy my astonishnent
when Bob opened that box and dis
made of green suede and was as Bob
said. extremely nifty with its fascin-s
ating belt and pockets, and I dare
say, very high in price. I gasped
when I saw it.
at knew this would take your
breath away he said gayly. When 1
saw it in a window this morning l
simply couldn't resist it. ] knew you'd
be fetching in it and / just said hang
expense and went in and bought it.
Don't you think / ought to have a
medal for remembering that you are a
perfect $50
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

To secure good trolley service. CO.
opertion must be given by the public.
People must be ready to board cars
when they stop, should not stand near
exists to delay passengers who desire
to alight, and have their fares ready.
Women are the greatest Offenders in
these matters.
Yesterday a Beardsley park car
reached East Washington avenue on
it's way to the center. A woman whose
architecture and avoirdupois preclud-
ed the possibility of speedy propulsion.
started to say goodbye to "a woman
friend. She gave a message to each
of her friends relatives and acquaint-
ances, and then a friendly argument
began over the time they should meet
on tbs following day. Each enumerat-
ed the reasons why 1t should not be
at the time the other desired.
The car sped on it's way, and the
feminine dreadnought shouted to the
conductor that she wanted to get off
at Crescent avenue. The car was
block past that point then.
BY the time she had waddled 20
within reach of the bell the car was
nearly two blocks further on. The
trolley stopped and the woman alight-
ed, after roundly scoring the motor
man.
The woman friend who remained In
the car turned TO her nearest enforced
confident and exclaimed, Wasn't that
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
NO GERMAN TERMS.

There appears to be little ground
for thinking that there will be any
further progress at the present time
relative TO the peace talk in Europe.
Following Teutonic success in Ru-
mania the central powers began to
taIk about peace. 1t was followed by
note 70 the beiligerent nations from
President Wilson asking for setting
forth Of what they are fighting for
hnder the belief that peace might be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

italy claims to have taken two SUD-
marines from the Austrians, but il
will have to keep that rate up daily
for the next month If it is going to
put an end to the menace which they
offer to shipping in the Mediterra-
near.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
It can,t 81 pone.

put up or shut up" shouts Bob
Henry to Tom Lawson. Tom has
been known to put up occasionally
but if he has ever dene anything p
the way of shutting UP we never
heard of it.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

When it is claimed that the ice
cream bill of this country for the past
year was $780,, 100000. it doesn't prove
that the high cost of living interfered
with the business very severely.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

General Won Falkenhayn appears to
have dropped out of the Rumanian
fight as completely as Grand Duke
Nicholas has disappeared from the ac-
tivities of the Russians.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

If the plan to put an italian on the
throne of Greece materializes, 1t means
an easier adjustment Of the Mediter-
ranean troubles of the allies and a
greater activity on the part of Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

When the kaiser celebrates his 5sth
birthday next week Saturday, there is
no chance that the wires will be kept
busy transmitting the congratulations
of the entente powers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

When the German foreign minister
declares that the entente's reply puts
an end to the peace effort. it looks as
IL the central powers were not going
to accept the allies terms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

Those who have been named by
Lawson, or at least certain of them
are simply tumbling over each other
in an effort to get a chance to give
vent to their feelings.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
Kind in Demand.

According to London, the English
government needs more alcohol for
war purposes. Especially some of
that stuff which is said to make a
rabbit spit in bull dogs face. -Sa-
vannah News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
Rank Wnata.

Miss Jeanette Ranl0in's campaign
expenses were S6g7. and there are
women who think that much money
not spent on clothes a rank waste 49,
So. Louis Globe Democrat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

There is of course satisfaction in
the thought that each day now brings
us just that much nearer to those de-
lightful days Of spring.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The man on the corner says: When
people do not throw brickbats it is
not always because they do not feel
like it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

Henceforth If the president has
anything which he doesn't want dis
covered he ought to hide it in the
Congressional Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

1t is quite natural that no one has
put forth the guess that the subma-
rine which was seen making its way
westward is the Bremen
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

motorman the mean thing? wouldn't
let her off Whsre she wanted to stop"
Shades of Job!-BridSepor Stand
ard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

HE was more than delighted with
himself and / just couldn't throw any
cold water at that moment, but I Sc
cretly and fervently hoped that it
wouldn't fit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Various political gosspis are dis
cussing the successor to Highway
it that a man has already been Sc
lected for the job. 1t might be of in
terest to these prophets to learn that
Commissioner Benefits term expires
July /, 1919. We incline to put Mr..
Bennett in the Don't Worry Club
Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

1t has been decided by the supreme
court tina 1.-THE railroads are not en-
titled to their large bill for back pay
for carrying the mails under protest
for the price Claimed by them to be
Inadequate, unfair and unjustl, allow
ed by the government, because they
accepted the business instead Of re-
fusing to carry the nlails. This puts
it up to the postoffice department 10
be prepared for rejection of its
terms Hereafter, and it may be expect
ed that, in these days Of exceedingly
heavy traffic. the railroads will not be
SO particular about the feelings of let
ter writers and the postoffice depart
ment if they really believe the rates
paid for mail transportation are too
low.
1t looks as if the supreme court has
pointed the way to the express COM
panies and the railroad companies to
start a new and profitable branch Of
business in competition with the
United States mail-a letter and pack
age carrying business. The public
would probably welcome the oppor-
tunity to get such services If it could
be assured of more prompt deliveries
than the postofice gives, and that
doesn't look difficult in the light of the
present P. o. service.-Waterbur Re
publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

An irnpossibiIity.
1t seems like folly to ask the United
States Senate to agree on anything -
least of all a question of peace
Springfield Republican. a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

Do you want proof we live in the
age of the telephone?
We'll, the other day a Bridgeport
court held a telephone hearing. The
judge was on the phone, attorneys
for the litigants were on extensions,
Pleas were made and a judgment taxi
en- under consideration.
That feat is not exactly new. 1t has
been done before. But this time 1t
was done without causing even a pass
ing ripple of notice. Pretty good proof
that the telephone is very much a
matter of fact in our modern world
Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-18

telegrapzling to the Snneio at Munich,
Bavaria, the department had been
able to learn that the young men had
died in the hospital of w. and been
buried in the cemetery attached to the
hospital. 1T was at least a consoIa-
ton for the family to know the burial
place." said Father Huismam.