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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Prediction That
Prices Will Stay
"BUYERs ARE POOLING THEM.
SELVES BY HOLDING BACK
FOR A DROP IN PRICES

In brief, this is the flat contradic-
ton to the opinion so generally voiced
locally that prices are due to fall,
made by several of the most promin-
ent merchandise men who make this
territory.
The widespread impression created
by news dispatches from the bigger
cities that prices are coming down
prompted us to inquire of these gentle
men, whom we know to be IN close
touch with the situation, if there was
any good ground for this belief.
In answer, they pointed out the in
Vulnerable factors in the present stu
alton which they claim absolutely
prohibit any drop in prices. Invaria-
bly,, they pointed out the scarcity of
raw materials in all lines and the diff
ficulty of securing the labor and trans
portation facilities necessary for any
prompt relief.
In addition the low rate of produc-
tion in manufacture because of labor
scarcity and troubles and the expected
increase in freight rates are mention
led as strong influences for high prices.
High taxes, high interest rates, and
Lie pIODdUIS icSuluptloii VI IlddS Will
Russia are also declared to be vital
forces in. maintaining a high price
scale.
"The present furry" said the repre-
sentative of a big dry goods concern,
.'is of almost exactly the same nature
as the one we had year ago in March
when outing flannels. denims, cotton
prints and percales took drop. A
few big dealers were overlooked in
these lines and forced selling until
greater reductions suffered a costly
experience.
"The wise buyer will take full adj
vantage of any bargains being offer
ed now, for fundamental conditions
are unchanged. Consequently, as the
effect on business of this unusually
backward spring wears off the reac-
tion will very likely take US to still
higher price levels"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Educational Speaker
Talked to Vast Crowd
HIS SPEECH WAS PUNCTUATED
BY HARD REASONING AND II
COLD LOGIC.

F. G. R. Gordon who spoke in front
of the court house Saturday evening
under the auspices of the local sound
government association, delivered one
of the finest speeches we have had
the pleasure of listening to for some
time. At the outset Of his remarks
Ir. Gordon stated that he was not
ere for the purpose of campaigning
l4swr any party or party man, but on a
ssion of education, to point out some
If the evils of socialism which other
countries have experienced that are
under the domination OF socialistlc
ideas.
AS an illustration he quoted New
Zealand, Australia, Italy and Germany
and showed by cold logic that the sys-
tenn was an utter failure. Mr.. Cor
don is a well read economist and has
travelled very extensively in this and
other countries and understands his
subject thoroughly. At all times dur
ing his speech he showed moderation
towards those who are ardent believ-
erss in socialism. He dWeit on facts
only, and those who heard him will
now have considerable more respect
for private owned industries.
Socialist betterment has and al
ways will be a beautiful pipe dream.
IS soon as the pipe goes out, chaos
reigns supreme The trouble with coli
5lective ownership is, as Mr.. Gordon
stated, that there are too many inef-
fficient men placed in control who are
Incapable Of grasping the Importance
oi quick service to the public The
pages of history fecordsa many at
tempts at socialistic rule In ancient
ASparta, 900 years b. c., Lycurgus and
la few of his followers put over a rath-
smooth deal iii socialism, but it
son crumbled to pieces.
7 : Mr.. Gordon was introduced to the
vast audience by J. #. Conner, presi-
dent of the local organization, and
we feel sure that his speech has caus-
ed many to pause and ponder before
they decide that change is absolute
ly essential to the welfare of all, and
whether or not that change will fully
throw the mantle of protection around
your wives and daughters, your homes
and your lands.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
GemmilI- w Wentland.

The marriage of Miss Mary Gemmill
and Floyd Wentland occurred Wednes-
day, June IL at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. /. Nj. Gemmill.
The bride was beautifully dressed in
white satin and georgette dress and
carried bridal roses. Rev. Charles
Thornton of the Christian church Of
ficiating. They were attended by Miss
Louise Kesow and Sam Gemmill.
A three course dinner was served
after which Mr. and Mrs. Wentland
left for Minneapolis where they will
make their home.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Jensen-Uban.


Miss Mildred Jensen and John l.
Uban of Thompson, Iowa, were mar
ried Friday, June Is, at the home OF
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II:
Jensen of this city. Rev. Graham OF
the Andrews Presbyterian church OF
Minneapolis officiating. Only few
intimate friends of the young couple
were present, the out of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Lee of Man.
kato and Miss Marvel Espenson OF
winthrop. The living rooms of the
Jensen home were beautifully decorat-
ed with pink and white roses. A foul
course dinner was served after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Uban left on short triT
for the northern part of the State
They will be at home to their many
friends at Thompson, Iowa, where Mr.
uban is county agent.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Marshall Slayer
Commits Suicide
THE UNFORTUNATE MAN HUNG
HIMSELF IN HIS CELL WITH
A BLANKET.

James Whelan who recently shock
ed Marshall and vicinity by killing
Miss Elizabeth Smith and severely in
juring Lyle Schifstead, sixteen-year-
old boy, completed the last sad chap
ter in his career by hanging himself.
Whelan was adjudged insane and was
about TO .c tiansferred to tie st.
Peter hospital, just before he COM
mitted suicide.
Mr.. Whelan had seen overseas SER
vice, and it is said that he was a vic
tim of shell-shock and was still phy-
sical wreck when he committed the
crime for which he was arrested. No
doubt the unfortunate man was ire
sponsible and is more to be pitied than
harshly condemned.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
". A. Hauck Going
Out of Business

W. A. Hauck, of Seaforth, is now
holding one Of the largest closing out
sales ever held in this vicinity. His
entire stock Of groceries, clothing and
shoes are being sold under the hams
naer, and he is offering bargains ga
lore. This is fine opportunity to
tsake asiyantageFof his wonderful re-
ductions in price and lay in supply
q goods for future use. Mr.. Hauck
sssazs ne is absolutely going out of bus
Sness and wantssto dispose of his i'm
Sl1ease stock as soon as possible, hence
9i1e big reductions in price.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Report Of Presbyterian
Missionary Society

lie regular monthly meeting of the
vteriazl Missionary Society took
ui ce if1 the church parlors on We'd
1les d$sy afternoon June 10th.
The devotionals were led by Mrs.
Dolliff and the roll call responded to
eby items of interest relating to Cuba
and Porto Rica which were in keeping
with the topic, which followed.
Bell reported having received
lsttar from Miss Thomas, former
fescker in Redwood, who stated that
shS And Miss Fannie Everett, another
3ss nown teacher of Redwood, would
sssaH shortly for Lucknow, India where
4a,ev will teach the coming year. Be-
fnre their return they will visit Japan
ayiSs Ifrope. The Society requested
AZ sE rood wishes and God speed be
s1,,f M fhem Mrs. Bell to there friends
md former members.
The program of the afternoon was
ssSrw interesting the topic being "Cu-
Ia "a ss gsT,G Porto Rica" Mrs. Walter Col
l;s,s9 rave a vivid picture of the size
s,,,d tent Of the Islands, it's climate,
1, &. fss7SI resources and above all the
tssTs5v1o s,sr the Islands and their won
,Serf, Il advantages. Mrs. Fobes fol-
3}nTs This interesting description BY
faiiisl Of the people their desire to
nm xIasmselyes up to higher stan
AZ g5sre M national life, of their eager
sssss IN know more about the Ameri
1aaas whom they emulate, their desire
ssss.;,s's ss.rs i,snwledge etc. Mrs. Fobes also
I'M. MT M oi1t very clearly the great op-
s fo,. missionary work In these
eanfifpl Islands.
Mrs. Goudy gave q book review on
r. Mother and I" which was well
-, and exceedingly interesting.
delicious refreshments were served
JMesdames Sanders, Everett, Lusch-
" and Vihstadt and the social hour
was much enjoyed.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Bathing Beach Has
Been Pit in Order
ENTHUSIASTIC CITIZENS HELF
TO PUT SWIMMING HOLE
IN FINE SHAPE.

Last Thursday a large number of
our up-to-the minute citizens went to
the Lake Redwood swimming pool and
put the place in good shape for the
summer. The bath house has been re-
paired cleaned and the beach graveled
Last winter large quantity OF
gravel was hauled on the ice, and this
spring when the ice melted the gravel
settled and made an excellent bottom.
The gravel put in Thursday was scat
tered along the shore and it is now
in better condition than ever. A div
ing board was put in for the amuse-
ment of the bathers, and it is now up
to the youngsters to behave like gen
tlemen while in swimming.
We understand that swimming les
sons will be given the children three
days each week under the supervision
of such competent ladies as Mrs. w.
R. Roberts, Miss Rhoda Gold, Mrs.
Marie Peterson, Miss Gertrude Rob-
-erts, Mrs. C. A. Nash and Mrs. A. j.
White. Parents can now have abso-
lutte confidence in permitting their
children to go bathing, as three Of
these ladies will be present on the
Gays set apart IoT lie .hluuleS.
Redwood can now feel proud OF its
present bathing beach, and the civic
pride which the volunteer workers
showed in putting the place in order,
is to be highly commended. 1t is
now up to the boys to show their ap-
probation to the citizens who worked
so hard in putting the place in sani-
tary order. They can do this in sew
eral ways. First by refraining from
marking or defacing the bathing
house and second, by preventing few
of the rougher ones from destroying
things.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Special Court Term
Monday, June 28
THERE WILL BE SIX CASES UP
FOR DISPOSAL AT THIS
TIME.

The adjourned April term of the dis
trict court will re-convene next Mon
day, June 28th, Judge |. NJ. Olsen pre-
siding. The first case on the docket is
Judicial Ditch No. 25 of Redwood and
Brown Counties. Several divorce cas-
es will be given hearings at this ses-
sion. Other cases are Joseph A. Mar
tinka VS.. Edward Kirscher, ct el.,
John Clark VS.. Michael Morley and Ed
ward L. Nelson, and Carl Gustave
Martin VS.. The United States Fidelity
& Guaranty Co.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Chautauqua Starts
Next Wednesday
PROGRAM is AN ELABORATE
ONE AND CONTAINS MANY
EXCELLENT FEATURES

The Redwood Falls chautauqua
course will open next Wednesday, June
80, and the program contains feast
Of. singing, music, lectures, etc, that
can't help but please the most critical
These chautauquas are not held exclu-
sively for the town people, but are IN
tended for the farmers and their fami-
lies as well. It gives them an oppor-
tunity to see and hear an array OF
talent at exceptionally low cost. In
fact, they can attend IL complete pro-
grams for the small sum of 1920,
which is the price. of a season ticket.
Each number on the program is easily
worth SOC.
Elsewhere in this issue will be found
complete outline of the numbers to
be given. The program was selected
with considerable care and is as diver
sified as it was possible to make it;
thus appealing to all alike. There will
be such speakers as Gov. Brumbaugh,
of Pennsylvania, and Congressman
Royal C. Johnson, of Indiana. The
musical features have been well pro-
vided for and contain such artists as
~ Ro,-al Philippine String Band,
Milano Sextet, Bland's Orchestra, Tenn
pie Choir, and the Clark Concert Co.
These are only few of the big
numbers and the rest are equally as
important in commanding attention.
SO we repeat, that the farmers of
this vicinity are cordially invited to
come in and attend this excellent chau-
tauqua course, to learn and be anus
ed by men and women who have ma
tional reputation as speakers and en-
tertainers. The dates are June 80 to
July inclusive.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
VensiOn Dinner.

Marion johnson will have another
of his big work days in Ramsey State
Park next Thursday, June "a. On this
occasion he will provide a prime year
ling elk on the bill of fare for the
workers. The object of the drive is
to finish up the river driveway and
to put it in first-class shape. Every
body is invited to the work-bee and
to bring with them shovels and axes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Phinney-Grapp.

Thursday morning, June II, at IL 80
o'clock occurred the marriage of Miss
Pearl Phinney to Floyd Grapp, at the
Methodist parsonage, DR.. E. G.. Horn
officiating. The bride was charming
iy dressed in white and wore corsage
bouquet. Only the immediate fami-
lies of these young people were in at
tendance.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Phinney who re-
Gently moved to Redwood Falls from
Wood Lake, and the groom is the sor
of Mrs. Cora Grapp and is member
of the Grapp Furniture and Undert3k-
ing Company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grapp left on the moor
train for Minneapolis where they viii
spend several days before returning te
Redwood Falls, where they will be al
home to their many friends after July
1.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Redwood Defeated

The Redwood Falls ball team went
to Franklin last Sunday afternoon and
lost their first game, the score being
8 to 0. The game was called in the
5th inning on account Of rain. Quite
few of the fans from here went down
to see the game.
Morgan and New Ulm also had a
hot game, the score being Ii to 0 in
favor of the latter. Considerable kale
passed hands and it is said that New
Ulm took home nearly gunny sack
full of it.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Larry Ho' Club.

At meeting Of the democratic clan
held last week, a Larry Ho" booster
club was organized to promote the
candidacy of Laurence G. Hodgson for
governor. N. r. Ryerson was elected
president and G. H. Schultz, Sec
Treas. The local democrats are very
much enthused and believe that their
man is the logical candidate for COVER
nor.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23

Mankato reports that Clague is way
ahead of Fuller.
The last report we were able to re-
ceive shows that Preus is $4,000 ia the
lead on the state ticket.
Partial reports from Martin Co.
give Clague 1906 and Fuller 7o5.
Blue Earth Co., Clague 100 and
Fuller 400.
Faribault CO., Clague 1867 and Full
ler 686.
Clague carries New Ulm by A
votes.
Volstead is probably beaten in the
Z district.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Reynolds-Hoopes

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Reynolds received
word last week of the marriage of
their daughter Miss Ella to Harvey
Hopes which occurred Tuesday noon.
June Is, at Cody, Wyoming. Miss
Reynolds was a teacher in the school
at Cody and just recently finished her
term. Mr.. and Mrs. Hopes viii re-
side at Cody for several months after
which time their plans are undecided.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Notice.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Redwood Falls Farmers
Elevator Company will be held Satur-
day afternoon, at 2 o'clock, June 70,
at the court house.
George Phillips, Pres.
N. w. Cobleigh, See.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
J. A. Q. Preus Defeat, = zr.,stead
Judge Clague Wins in Con. Fight

NTIRE REPUBLICAN TICKET OF THE COUNTY SMASHES
ITS WAY THROUGH THE NON-PARTISAN LINEUP
BENDIXEN LEADS HINES AND DANIELSON FOR
REPRESENTATIyE-THE VOTE IN REDWOOD FALLS
WAS AN EXTREMELY LARGE ONE.-voTERs WENT
TO THE POLLS WITH JAWS SET, DETERMINED TO Do
THEIR FULL DUTY AS FREE AMERICAN CITIZENS
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Company i Returns.

The company L boys returned home
Saturday afternoon from Ft. Smelling
where they were in camp for the past
two weeks engaged in regimental
drilling. The boys had fairly good
time notwithstanding the hot weather
and hard drilling. Private Floyd
Chapman now carries medal, he was
econd highest in the rifle range score.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23

1t has been years since the people
of this city and county took such VI
tai interest in the election returns as
they did on Monday evening. The re-
turns were received at the commercial
club rooms and large crowd was
present and stayed until one o'clock to
receive telephone communications. The
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
Concert Friday, June
25th, 1920 at $3.50 p. m.

at the School Ground (Grade SchooD
Geo. Bittrich, Conductor.
/. March Universal Peace" -
Barnard
g Overture Light Cavalry" -
------------------ Suppe--
3. Waltz Southern Roses" --
Strauss
A. Caprice "Sparkles" ----------
Deppew
IS. Trombone Selec. "Blue from
bone ---------------- Jerreie
+6. Selection from Madam Cherry"
Hoshwa
"a. Finale March with Trumpet
of Drum ----------- Weldon
Star Spangled Banner.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23

Fred Person was caller in the twin
cities last week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23

In both wards the democrats voted
almost entirely for L. C. Hodgson.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23
THE COUNTY VOTE

Up to one o'clock 26 precincts in the
county had been heard from and the
results are as follows:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-06-23

results up to that hour, were, as near
as we could get them, as follows.
FIRST WARD.
GoyarnOr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
PAGEANT IN SIAM
American Describes His Reception By
 the King
Bx Asaociatnd Prnss


 Pnoenix, Ariz.. November 0.--A color ful pageant attends the presentation of a foreign diplomat to the king of Siam, according to a letter received here from c. W. P. Hunt, United States minister to Siam. who described his own pre- sentation September 6, last The Amer ican minister said lie was one of 47 Americans in Bangkok, a city of s0o,0OO Of his presentation at the royal palace he wrote:
 We started across an immense paved court to the royal entrance. There was q fanfare of trumpets and two bodies of household troops stood at attention. The royal colors were displayed and with uncovered heads we passed on to the stone staircase which for the occasion was laid with heavy red plush carpet ing. Along each side were stationed guards with ancient-looking halberds.
 We were ushered into a large rotunda. Our hats were left on 8 table. Then we turned to the right, mounted few more stairs and came into another long room with lofty windows along one side Be- tween the windows were inches in which stood knights in armor (without the knights themselves, of course). Along the other side of this long room or pas ble pillars and beyond them a large rock. At the end of the corridor stood nine chamberlains, rather great nobles, resplendert in rich dress and ablaZe with orders on thelr breasts.
 Suddenly, folding doors opened as if by unseen hands and we walked into the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Women Member Of Congress- Has q Very Simple Platform
Alice Robertson of Muskogee Oka Friend of the Indian
 and Theodore Roosevelt Says She Is Christian l. American and Republican Standpatter, Too
By WALTER M. HARRISON

If Theodore Roosevelt were alive today he would have exclaimed rBully!" clapped his hands in glee and shown a face full of white teeth when he read the news that Miss Alice Robertson of Muskogee had been elect cd to Congress on the republican ticket in the Second district gaining the dis tinction of being the second woman elected to the House of Repres snta- tives, and the only woman elected tc Congress in the year of the republican landslide, November 1920.
 Roosevelt discovered Miss Robert Son, in way.
 When the Spanish-American war broke out she assisted in the orsani- zation or the famous Capt. Capron company of Rough Riders, and she personally prepared a kit for every man in the company, which inclu1ed a s'housewife" and New Testament.
 It was during this early war work, which made Alice Robertson famous locally, that Roosevelt met the woman. The two formed a friendship which resulted in Roosevelt naming her postmistress of Muskogee. She was the first woman to be put in charge of a Rirst-class postoffice in the United States.
 Miss Robertson, who is 65 years Dld, was a bitter opponent of woman suffrage and took the ballot with re- auctance when the state legislature gave it to the gentler sex
 Last spring, she said; The men ave thrust the vote on us and now l am going to see whether they meant it." and she filed her nomination papers for the office of congressman forth with.
 HER OPPONENTS LAUGHED
 The democrats laughed at her. She was a novice in politics. The prop .ie- tor of cafeteria in the city of Mus kogee, woman farmer with lots of friends but no organization. But the complete returns from the Second dis trict retired the veteran w. W. Hast ings of Taleauah, destroyed a normal democratic majority of 5000 votes and elected a spinster by 273 votes.
 Miss Robertson was born within ten miles of Muskogee at an Indian mis- sion. where her father labored for the betterment of tribal conditions, hand Sng down his zeal for the improve ment of the red men to daughter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

presence of the only oespotic monarch left in this world And as if befitting the reception of an envoy from the greatest republic on earth. he was dressed very simple in long frock coat.
 The Prince D, who is at the head of the foreign office. presented me and retired to the rear of the room while read to the king, as etiquette requires, my brief speech and he replied in Siam csc in like manner.
 When this ceremony was done he smiled and we sat down and had our little talk for the king. you should know. speaks perfect English He is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

dor, for the family which should rebuild its destroyed house in the devastated re- ters, masons and other expert building workers. The material was furnished by the Davis fund, through the Secours d'Urgence and in three months the house was finished.
 The Duborepere family consists of ia ther, mother and 16 children, all living.
 Experts say the house is worth over 60 600 francs. The material cost 15.OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

A miscellaneous line of food products may be encountered among the stores or the foreign quarters of a great city like New York. There are the black ripened eggs of the Orient. There are sausages large. stuffed with cat breakstuff by the Scotch. with butter, lard and what not by the Italians. There are the sun dried devilfsh from Greece. the jumbo walnuts of Chile and Manohuria and so on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

The salt industry of Poland has before it unlimited possibilities, because the sup ply is nearly inexhaustible. According to an authoritative article in Przemysl Handel Undustry and Commerce) pub lished by the minister of industry and commerce. the salt supply is estimated to be 0000, ,O0o, 900 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
BUILD OWN HOUSE
French Family Wins Prize for Do-
 ing Without Assistance
By Associated Pres,

By Associated Press Lens, France, October 2S.-The Dubore- pere family of the little village of Me- teren, near here. has been awarded the prize of 15,90O francs, given by Norman Davis of Washington, through Madame Jusserand. wife of the French ambassa-