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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
Uncle Sans Army of Extension
Workers.

An army Of 5,651 extension work.
ers is aiding in the Department OF
Agricuture's food production and
conservation campaign. This is an IN
crease Of 3,4O5 over the number doing
similar work on July of last year.
Of this total 3,049 are in the county
agent work, serving 2,450 counties;
1890 are in Observation-Disclosures work,
serving in 1,675 counties; and 912 are
Ia boys and girls club work. In the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

The first of a series of cow testing
demonstrations to be conducted under
the auspices of the Stearns County
Bureau Association was held at the
Ben Offering farm four miles south
east of Freeport on Sunday afternoon,
June second.
About twenty-five farmers gathered
at Mr.. Efering's farm to witness this
demonstration and to look over Mr..
Tlfering's herd of Brown Swiss cat
tie, after the testing demonstration
was finished.
Mr.. Offering is at the present time
milking twenty-one head of registered
and grade Brown Swiss cows. Four
of this number are registered and the
other seventeen cows run from one
half to seven-eights Brown Swiss. The
sire which heads the Offering herd
was purchased from the EIenhearst
herd, in Wisconsin. This sire COM
ing from dam which made as a
three year old six hundred and fifty
pounds of butter.
AS preparatory work for the testing
demonstration, Mr.. Offering and his
family, every member Of which takes
an interest in the dairy herd, had
weighed up the evenings and morn
ings milk production from each cow,
taken small sample from each COW
MIXED and retained this to determine
the fat content of the same. These
samples were numbered from one to
twenty-one and the cows numbered to
correspond with the samples. Mr..
Offering had placed large number
on each cow so that Immediately fol-
lowing the testing demonstration,
when when the herd was viewed by
the farmers present, it was possible
to look up the test which every cow
had proven herself to be entitled to.
Cow number thirteen had the highest
fat test, which was six per cent ano
this cow produced in one day-forty-
two pounds of milk which production,
if continued for the month of June
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
PLAY AT WILLARD.

Miss Sharkey with her now IA
NOUS cast of Seniors took Tt Pays to
Advertise" to Willard last Thursday
night and presented it there for the
benefit of the Red Cross. Although it
was rainy night and everything was
damp but the ardor of the audience
and actors, there was full house.
The show itself went off with its
customary bang and made as great a
hit as it did in Sank Centre. The
audience was receptive and appreciat-
ed the performance in every particu-
lar. The proceeds of about $40 was
divided equally with the Willard Red
Cross and the Sank Centre branch.
The three performances of this
farce speak more highly than words
of Miss Sharkey's success during her
two years in Sank Centre. The prac-
teal value of her public speaking in
struction has been demonstrated again
and again and it is most regretable
that she is lost from the teaching
force Of the Sank Centre schools.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

question at popular election. I
promised two years ago that would
vote for a bill which would submit a
prohibition amendment to our state
constitution to the people Of the state
for their decision. I carried out this
pledge.
! am told that a letter wrote set
ting forth my position as above recited
is now bein circulated and its contents,
which were fully understood by the
party receiving it misrepresented.
This is being done to fool the voters
and convince them, if possible, that
| promised one thing and did another.
Therefore, in order to get this issue
stated right before the public and be-
lieving that you voters have right
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

to know the positions Of the several
candidates for the legislature ON
temperance legislation, publicly call
upon Attorney McGivern of Staples
and Mr.. Peterson of Gordon to tell
you through the columns Of THIS
PAPER, so you will be able to read it,
just what their respective attitudes are
towards the liquor traffic and laws af-
fecting it. I will vote with the 'Drys.'
Will they? The reply to this challenge
should appear in the next issue of th'r.
paper. Watch for it Mr.. Voter. If.
you fail to find it, it is fair to assume
that they wish to evade the issue.
Yours truly,
FRED MOSSMAN,
Grey Eagle, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

would give this COW to her credit 1860
pounds of milk containing 1876 pounds
OF butterfat. Some Of the other cows,
as the table below shows were pro-
ducing more milk but cow number Is
would head the list in fat production
due to her especially high fat test.
Cow number IL, with a 3.2 was the
lowest in the herd, but her milk pro-
duction at 46 pounds day would
prove her to be profitable keeper
even at this low test.
The fat tests and daily milk produc-
ton OF this herd is shown in the fol-
lowing table:
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
Hurricane Warnings June 1.

Reports of observations from 20
stations in the West Indian and Carlb-
bean Sea regions and from 43 vessels
plying those waters, for use in con-
cnection with warnings of hurricanes
developing there, will begin to be re-
ceived on June 1 by the Weather
Bureau. The reports are to continue
during the hurricane season, June to
November inclusive.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
Announcement.

Prepared and ordered published by
Fred Mossman to be paid for at re-
gular advertising rates.
To the voters of Todd County:
I am candidate for reelection to
the Legislature. place my case be-
fore you and ask for your vote on the
record / made in the last session.
To correct Misrepresentation that
are being made about my stand upon
temperance legislation, I wish to make
this public statement setting forth my
past and present attitude relative to
this most important issue. There are
two methods Of prohibiting the liquor
traffic. One is by statutory legisla-
ton. I stated before my election two
years ago that I was opposed to state
wide prohibition by statutory enact
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
men.
A battalion is 1000 men.
A company is ESQ men.
A platoon is go men.

A corporal's squad is II men.
A firing squad is 20 men.
A supply train has 283 men.
A machine gun battalion has 296
men.
An engineers regiment has 1908
men.
An ambulance company has &c men.
A field hospital has 55 men.
A medical detachment has Ii men.
A major general heads the field
army and also each army corps.
A brigadier general heads each In
fantry brigade.
A colonel heads each regiment.
A lieutenant colonel is next in rank
below colonel. a
A major heads battalion.
A captain heads company.
A lieutenant heads a platoon.
A sergeant is next below a lieuten-
ant.
A corporal is a squad officer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
HERE IS THE ANSWER.

An exchange gives the following in
formation relative to the various di-
visions of our national army.
An army corps is $4,000 men.
An Infantry division is $4,000 men.
An Infantry Brigade is 1000 men,
A regiment of Infantry is 5000
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

WANTED Iron, copper, brass,
rubber, auto tires and rags. Highest
price paid. Deliver goods to O. a.
Janecke. Att
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06

ment and would vote against such a
bill if it were presented. I carried out
my pledge. The other method of
prohibiting the liquor traffic and
which method has proven the more
practical, is passing such laws as will
permit the people to vote upon the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1918-06-06
Fighting Animal tuberculosis.

In April 22,492 cattle were tested
for tuberculosis in the tuberculosis
eradication work Of the Bureau of
Animal Industry. This number was
i8,494 more than were tested in the
preceding month. The tuberculosis
control measures are to be applied, in
cooperation with States authorities
and livestock owners, along three
lines eradication of tuberculosis from
pure-bred herds, eradication from
cirmumscribed areas, and eradication
from swine. In the beginning efforts
are being concentrated on eradication
of the disease from pure-bread herds.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
REV. NJ. s, FREEMAN
WILL MAKE ADDRESS
ON DECORATION DAY
G. A. r. Committee For Oc.
casion Organizes; Asks
Cooperation
(Contributed)

The general Decoration Day COM
mittee of Joe Hooker Post met Tues
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with
eight members present. the com
mittec organized, elccting w. Il. Sei-
ton chairman and George 5. liarter,
secretary.
George ID. Neal, Wilson Mckinley
and George S. Harter were appointed
committee upon speakers. An nvi-
tation was extended to the Rev. NJ,
S. Freeman of this city to deliver the
address on Decoration Day and the
invitation has been accepted. Mr..
Freeman will "do his Bit on the thir-
tieth day OF May
The G. A. II. committee. earnestly
requests the cooperation of all the al
lied patriotic societies of the city to
send committees to work in harmony
with tho G. A. Il. committee.
The time and place of the next
meeting will be announced later. on
call OF the G. A. r chairman.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
AMBULANCE GAS
HEATERS CAUSE
PATIENTS TO DIE
Row OF Holes Bored Through
The Front To Avoid Repe-
tito Of Casualties.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Jan. 80 Correspondence
of The Associated Press)-Carbon
monoXide gas has caused deaths
among patients being transported
within the closed bodies of some
Americanmadc ambulances equipped
with exhaust gas heaters, it is an
nounced. All precautions now have
been taken to insure these vehicles
being safe in the future.
Investigation disclosed the pres
ence of gas in lethal quantities with
in ambulances, it having passed thru
highly heated iron parts and leaks in
exhaust pipes, Poor ventilation was
responsible for the gas remaining in
the closed bodies,
Orders now have been issued for
the boring Cl oneinch holes at three
inch intervals in double row
through the wooden trout of all We
hicles being used by the American
will be made in the tail-boards, All
exhaust gas heaters in the future will
be carefully inspected under operat
ing conditions and repairs immedi-
ately made upon these found even
slightly defective,
All ambulance drivers and order
lies have been ordered to investigate
the condition of all passengers with
in their cars at live-minute intervals.
This will be done by requiring an an
swer to an Interrogation. Particular
attention will he paid to the condi-
ton of patients when ambulances are
at a standstill with the engine run
ming.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Verdict Returned By Jury
For Recovery OF $855.82
In Cattle Case
DISEASE SAID TO HAVE
CAUSED HEAVY LOSS
Houck Sues For $l,40l.65
On Promissory Note;
Court News

After deliberating from 1880
o'clock Friday morning until about
three o'clock the jury in the common
pleas court returned verdict in fav-
or Of the plaintiffs in the suit of Will
liam and James Hancock and William
Cowell against David and Millie Rawl-
ins.
The verdict of the jury awarded the
plaintiffs $S55S2 on their claim for
damages amounting to slightly more
than S1.1O0 in connection with the sale
of cattle to the defendants upon a
contract to rebuy the same when rea-
dy for the market. The plaintiffs al
legged that their loss was due to the
fact that the cattle while in the pos
session of the defendants became in
fected with the foot and mouth dis
case and were killed
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
SINGLE, AN ORPHAN,
BIT is PLACED IN
CLASS 3 IN DRAFT
rBy Associated Press TO The IsaunerI

iBy Associated Press 10 The Bauuerl
TOPEKA. Kan, March 9-Single, an
orphan and without immediate rela-
tives. Walter Edward Lockard, of
Doniphan, county, Kan, has been
granted deferred classification under
the selective service regulations by
district board No. l of Kansas On
the face of the case. Lockard had no
claim for deferred classification, yet
the board put him in class 3, division
ID.
Kindness won the deferred classii-
cation for Lockard. according to the
boards decision, Seven years ago he
discovered kinship with blind wo-
man distant cousin. He voluntari.
ly assumed the care of this woman.
the board found. assuming the rela-
tionship OF son to mother. Find.
ing that the young man has assumed
the responsibility of his blind rela-
tives years before there was any talk
OF war, the board classified him as
though he were supporting a depend
ent mother,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12

ernment, but to an advisory student
council. radically different from the
afTlrmativc'a plan.
Tho Newark team was bowlcd over
BY the discovery by the negative OF
the usclessness OF their testimony
and in tho last rebut,al By Mr.. Wil.
son. the ailirmative's place was not
recovered.
After the announcement OF The
scores by which the six teams OF
Newark GAINESVILLE and Mt. Vernon
won or lost, congratulations were
showcred upon members OF both
teams. During the intermisslon be-
tween the time OF the end OF the do
bate and the announcement OF deeis.
/ ions, songs and yells we're resumed,
a small delegation from Newark Gre
ating not little amusement over
their attempts at good, healthy yell.
The judges who decided in favor OF
Mt Vernon were Prof William H.
Chancellor and Prof Elias Compton,
Wooster university, and Prof. A. NJ.
Schlcssinger of Ohio State univer-
sity, Columbus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Woman's Society
(By Press Reporter J

N''y 'N'p Nv NpOi'Ni' -
The Woman's Missionary society
met with Mrs. Il. w. Colvillc Friday
afternoon. The meeting opened by
singing Sowing in the Morning"
followed by the reading of the 9th
Psalm by Mrs. Hepler, after which
Mrs. McFadden led in prayer. An in
teresting program was presented on
Immigration by Mrs. Shields. The
subjects We're
Patriotism-Mlr Neal.
Christianity and It's Relations to
Immigratiol-Mrs McFeeley.
The Looks OF the Immigrant--Al
Bowden.
What Happens at Ellis Island
Mrs. Young.
Personal EXpcriences--Mrs Gil
more.
Interesting Stutistics-AIrs. Cloise
Crumley.
How the War Affects Home Mis-.
sions-Mrs. Zemer.
Schaufflcr Schools-Mrs. Mulock
Mrs. Beam conducted short bust,
ness meeting during which the an
maui report of the treasurer was Civ
en- for last year, showing an increase
of so percent in gifts. Mr.. Kahrl pre-.
sented the subject OF thrift stamps,
and the meeting adjourned after
singing STAND Up for Jesus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Side-Lights On The
Debate

All ci the negative teams won and
all of the affirmative teams lost, leay-
ing the proposition of "wons and
losts' practically the same as before.
Coach Cunliffe was i'll in bed and
was unable to be present at tho de-
bate, but his orators were tribute
to his work with them before the big
clash.
4 smaller number than usual from
the Newark high school came TO this
city, but those who did come made
their presence known.
Becky" did the impossible. he
reached the big chandelier in the cen
ter OF the auditorium, decorating 1t
with red and white and orange and
black crepe pennants.
Never before has the high school
shown such enthusiasm in its debate
songs and yells as Friday night when
Mt Vernon met Newark here.
Nor was the basketball team OF old
Mt. Vernon high forgotten. A rousing
yell was given to the next basket
ball champions of the state"
o
Fred Johnson is as like his brother.
Stanley Johnson, on the platform, ex-
cept for looks, as one pea is like an
other.
O.
No one cried after the shouting
was over.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
CHT-F|NGERED BOYS
PLY TRADE IN CHURCH
Two Young Boys Caught By
Janitor; Gave Wrong
Names Released

Two boys about II years old were
caught by the jalitor of the NJ L.
church Thursday night at the church
and are believed to be the ones who
have been picking pockets during the
recent evangelistic campaign in the
Church Of Christ. Their alleged ac.
tivities extended to the NJ. L. church
during the week OF reyivals.
The ianitor. however. released the
boys after securing names which
they gave and are now thought to be
fictitious. The only chance OF appre-
hending them now is through one of
the boys, who had one fingered sew
cred at the first joint.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
ROBINSON CHOSEN TO
HEAD c. Of {. DURING
THE COMING YEAR
Board OF Directors Reflects
Mayer As Secretary
To Body

William l.. Robinson attorney,
was chosen 10 head the Chamber OF
Commerce during the coming year at
a meeting Of the board of directors,
elected last Tuesday evening. at the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms Friday.
The new constitution of the organ
ization provides for the election of
the officers by the board OF directors
in much the same manner as this is
done in stock companies. Other off.
GERS elected Friday were:
Vice President Henry G.. Beam.
Treasurer-Ncrman L. Daney.
Secretary c. Mayer.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Owner Of Street Railway
Files Cross Petition; Would
Take Up Tracks
SAYS CITY'S RIGHTS ARE.
In PRICE PAID FOR RAILS
Denies Responsibility For
Making Street Repairs; a
Court House News ?

B. Derman and others, defendants
In the injunction proceedings brought
by the city to prevent the removal Of
the street railway track; until the
defendants deposit bond guarantee
ing to make good any damage to the
streets caused by their removal. have
filed an answer and cross-petition in
the common pleas court setting up
that the property was purchased fol-
lowing an order of the common pleas
court to the effect that the mercy rc.
ceived from the sale CT the railway
property in this city should be depos-
tied with the court and that the city's
rights, If any, should be transferred
to this fund.
The defendants claim that by this
order the city cannot legally prevent
the removal of the tracks and must
depend upon the money deposited to
pay Tor damages to the pavement
The defendants also say that the
price of steel rails fiuctuates from
day to day and that they are liable
to be occasioned great loss unless the
property may be removed speedily.
They ask that the city be enjoined
from interfering with the removal of
the rails. Robert l.. Carr is attorney
for the defendants.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Will Appeal Case

In order to take the case directly
before the court of appeals counsel in
the matter of the injunction proceed
iugs of the city of Mt. Vernon against
B. Berman and others, in which the
city seeks to restrain the defendants
from removing street railway proper
ty from the streets until the provi,
sioDs of city ordinance have been
complied with by filing a bond to re-
place the streets in satisfactory con
dition after the removal of the tracks.
agreed Friday to the filing of a formal
entry in the common pleas court in
favor of the city. The case will now
be taken directly before the court of
appeals.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
GOVERNMENT TRUCKS
PASS THROUGH HERE
Seven Strike This City En-
route From Cincinnati
To Baltimore

Seven huge government trucks
passed through this city about seven
o'clock Thursday evening, enroute
from Cincinnati to Baltimore, Md
The trucks We're manned by mcn
from the Arm-Leader factory at Gin
cinnati where they were built,
The route taken by the trucks was
from Cincinnati to Columbus, Colum-
bus to Mt. Vernon, Mt. Vernon to
Wooster, where they remained over
night, Wooster to Akron and from
there working down to Baltimore.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Sues On Note

Lewis b. Houck has commenced
suit in the common pleas court
against Samuel ]. Gould and others to
recover $1,000 alleged to be due on a
promissory note secured by mort
gage on real estate. The total amount
claimed by the plaintiff, including in
terest on the note, is S1,401.65. X. L.
Carr is the attorney for the plaintiff,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
RINEHART HEARING is
POSTPONED; OCCURS
ONE WEEK LATER

The hearing Of Jesse Rilehart,
charged with the illegal sale OF intoX-
icating liquor, which was to have
been held before Mayor Bair March
II, has been postponed until March
81 at the request of b. h. Sapp. at
torney for the defendant who can
not be in Mt. Vernon on that date
owing. to other business matters.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12

Mrs. j. A. Mofitt of North Main
street left Friday for Millersburg
where she will be the weekend guest
or her daughter, Miss Lulu Moffitt
who teaches domestic science in
the public schools there.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
REVIVAL SERVICES
AT M. P. CHURCH TO
BE HELD TONIGHT

Revival services viii be held at the
NJ. p. church tonight the song ser.
vice starting at : o'clock and the ser.
mon at 7;30I The sermon subject
will be: III Should Die Before I
Awake"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Case Settle d.

Entry has been filed in the com.
mon pleas court showing that the
suit of the Piqua Milling Co. against
Bale 4 Meredith has been settled and
the costs paid.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
i j. i. 4. 4. !. i 4. !. 1. 1. ]. 4.
1. MISSIONARY SOCIETIES >
+ !. Il 4 !. !. (. Il i. 4. i.
Pike and Ebenez.r

+ y 4 4 \ !. I. Il i. 1. 1.
Pike and Ebene1.r
The missionary society of pike and
Ebenczer churches held It's meeting
with the president, Mrs. Orvlllc Nc.
Dermott, Tuesday afternoon.
Reading, part of Psalm II. by the
president.
Prayer by Mrs Dcdell, followed by
the Lords Prayer in concert.
Song, What Friend We Have in
Jesus" by ALL,
Program was given topic: Africa
Reading, Wanted - Schools and
Characteristics. clearinghouse.
Reading Mrs. Bedell.
Reading, How Long Shall | Give?'
Mrs. Luella McDermott.
Duet-Mrs. Luella McDermott and
Mrs. Bartlett.
Reading, Good Things to Eat
Miss Johnson.
Reading, Words of Busy Work
crs"-NlrS. koSt.
Song-I Will Make Darkness Light.
Reading, Wide Open Workers.
Mrs. Wright.
Reading, SISTER Martha" - Mrs
Belt
Reading, Secret Service Miss
Metzgar.
Roll call, responded to with Bible
verses.
The program closed with song
"Blest Be the Tie that Binds" by all
Refreshments were served.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Martinaourl Baptist

The Missionary society of the Mar
tinsburG Baptist church met Thurs
day in all-day session at the home OF
Miss Laura Adrian. A program was
rendered and business disposed Of
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Coanovit Judgment

~ petition, answer and entry in
cognovit was filed in the common
pleas court Thursday by Albert |.
Wolfe against w. l.. Ross and l.. NJ.
Ross Judgment was rendered fer
S6i5.33.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Martinsbure Methodist Episcopal

The Missionary society of the Mar
tinsburg NJ, L. church met at the
home of Mrs. Elmira Ilesiiet Thurs
day and n program was rendered. A
business session was also held.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Account Filed

j. A. Morton, executor of the estate
of Anna II. Morton, has filed his first
and final account in the probate court,
showing $12.14S.75 received and eX-
pended.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-12
Guardian Appointed

John c. Earleywine has been ap.
pointed guardian of Josephine Hoey
by the probate court, giving 81 800
bond with l.. McCamment and c. f..
Cummins as sureties.