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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
Why SIGN BEFORE YOU READ?
Too Many Seem Pleased to Affix Their
Signatures to Anything Put
Before Them.

Judge Albion T. Wright said at a
lawyers banquet In Cincinnati :
" Sign here, please. Gentlemen. it's
astonishing how these three simple
words hypnotic thousands of people.
causing them to aiiix their signatures
to contracts and agreements that they
Will repent all their lives.
signed the paper without read
ing IT, witness said 10 me one day
Mr.. Blank told me what its contents
We're and |, naturally, thought that
could trust him
Yes. said /, but you should have
remembered that when person asks
you TO sign something he, for his part
doesn't trust your word-he insists on
having ii III black and white. Well
then. why should you take his word
When he won't take yours?'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
DIPLOMAS FOR 107
FROM FARM SCHOOL

More than 100 boys and girls will
be graduated from the central farm
school, University of Minnesota, We'd
nesday, March "a, These boys and
girls have spent three school years of
six months each at University Farm,
st. Paul and the two intermediate
summer on farms or in farm
homes. Six of the members of the
class will give practical demonstra-
lions of things they have learned dur
ing their three years work. These
demonstrations will take the place of
the customary commencement
speeches" For example on the COM
mencement platform will be shown
the practical business of mixing live
stock rations; battling the barberry,
ally of the black stem rust of wheat;
the use of the motor truck by the
farmer; facts about the high cost of
living; life-saving methods; and some
facts relating to the use of coffee.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10

stations in it's horse breeding project
now located at the U. S.-Wyoming Horse
Breeding Station, Buffalo, Wyo. The
stallionss will be leased to private breed
ers and community breeding clubs for the
coming breeding season. In this way it
is proposed to assist in the Improvement
OF the light horse stock OF the range
country where stations of merit are not
available and in those sections where
light horses are preferred.
Tn number of available stations is
limited TO about 10, as only the BEST OF
those produced have been retained or
win be allowed TO go out for public serv-
ice. These stations range in height
from Is hands 1 inch to l6 hands 2
inches, weigh from 1900 to 400 pounds.
and in nearly all cases are tried sires
and known producers.
The object of the work at the station
in which these horses are being produced
lis the preservation and development OF
utility horse suitable for range and
farm conditions. The points especially
emphasized are the development of size,
soundness, tractability, action, and STAN
ina. in useful animal which can be
used under the saddle, on the road, or in
the field.
Persons interested should address cor
lrespondence to the Wyoming Horse
Breeding Station. Buffalo, Wyo.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
LADEN WITH sP0ILs OF WAR
chinaman Who Worked With Allied
Forces in France Wonderful
Sight When He Returns.

Pick and spade heroes of the Chi
nese republic, who soldiered so hard in
France for an allied victory, are re-
turning TO the homeland with the
choice pickings of the salvage piles
of Europe on their backs. The Home
Sector gives this picture of the re-
turning coolie sports: There are two
obvious signs which make it plain
that great things are stirring in these
hitherto unstirred parts. One of them
literally sInites the eye as soon as the
returned warrior steps down the gang
plank of the coolie transport at Using
tau or Shanghai. Dizzily arrayed in
the sartorial pickings of all the earth.
! they are fearsome wonder TO behold.
American overseas caps and Scottish
> kits. French shoes, swagger sticks, a
cliasseur hat set rakishly on the ear
and a bird cage in hand in the man
ner of the native teahouse, sometimes
even a sam Brown belt--it is a wild
cubist nelange of the costumery and
appurtenances of all the world and all
times.
The little children run before them
In terror the aged resign themselves
TO the coming of the long forboded
evil spirits wreaking vengeance for
the joss stick left to 90 out before the
village god"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
Put Them in Trenches.

The trouble encountered in holding
the big British dirigible at her moor
ings," said Forest Killers at the Office,
gave me an idea which ] think | will
pass on to the war department If q
trench had been dug at Mineola, say
1000 feet long and as wide and deep
as the balloon, she could have been
anchored in it, shielded from the
wind, and perfectly safe" But
somebody asked, .'how wonld they
have gone about ii TO get the R-34
down in the hole!" "Oh," replied
Killers. that would have been up to
the officers of the flying field
Newark News.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
SIMPLY NO DEMAND AT ALL.

The man shortage, due to the hor-
rible slaughter of the world war, led
President Lewis of The United Mine
Workers to say in Indianapolis:
IF we licked the Germans, the
world was to be a better place to
live in, but it ssems to become a
worse place every day.
"Take the shortage of young men
and the young men that are lef..
can't marry on account of the pro-
fiteer. Why, millions of pretty girls
all over the world are never going
to get married!
"A crowd of pretty girls were TAX
ing tea The other afternoon when a
rag man passed.
cold rags!" he yelled. old rags
old bones, old iron!'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
Seeing Life in the Army.

An English soldier who had enlisted
In London for two years service
m0urnfully described his duty as be-
ing ito ride funeral pair" Further
explanations showed that his time
was spent in driving the gun carriage
horses at military funerals in London
soldiers, ex-soldiers. veterans, hos
pital cases, and so on. And he sadly
added that the advertisements said,
Join the army and see the world
It's mans lifer'
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10

hand as soon as he started to getting
the useless employees on the march out.
Then is when friends and politicians and
interests get busy with their appeals to
call halt and let the useless ones stay
on the salary list. Creating new jobs is
easy; but abolishing jobs and setting the
holders adrift is another affair. The hold
is taken with such a grip that it is the
most difficult thing to pry the holder
loose That is seen in many an ex-
perience that has cost the well meaning
official the support he should have had
in an effort to give an economical gov
eminent managed upon tried business
principles.
The secretary of agriculture will have
to have back of him pronounced public
demand for such action as he purposes to
take in the interest of public economy if
he can hope to accomplish what he has
promised.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
USELESS GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

The new secretary of agriculture has
said that he would abolish useless Of
fees and that useless employees must
go. Here's where one can see trouble
ahead for the secretary, for no public Of
fetal ever undertook such a job as
pointing out useless offices and abolish
ing them who didn't have something on
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10

"And then, as he truged slowly
along the street, he yalled again.
"Old copper! Old tin! Old bottles!
Old papers! Old shoes'
"The prettiest girl in the group
made a dramatic gesture Of despair.
"tGirls,' she said, he wants every
thing but old maids"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
Noise as ! Thief Catcher.

To aid in the capture of automobile
thieves Los Angeles man has invent
ed clamp to be locked about tire
which makes loud noise each time
1t strikes pavement and leaves an
easily followed trail.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10

Some men cant even make successful
failure.-Ex.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1920-03-10
j. S. BRED STATIONS
FOR FARMERS

The United States Department of Agri-
cuituse has bred and developed several
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
.FREDER|CKT0WN

The big Redpath chautauQua begins
here next Monday.
Miss Idella Mann, who was visiting
friends here, returned to her home in
Wilmington last Thursday.
Miss Mary Cooke entertained the
members OF her Sunday school class
at her home on West Sandusky street
last Thursday. Refreshments were
served and merry time had.
The chautauQua this year will
eclipse that of any former year. To
read over the list of talent will con-
vince anyone OF this fact.
Charles A. Randall OF Mt. Gilead
spent Sunday with relatives here.
Mrs. Charles ii. Hyatt entertained
about 25 ladies ut o'clock dinner
at her home on West College street
last Tuesday.
George Robb has sold his bakery
and restaurant to Lenhart & Hurst
who will continue to operate the
same.
Mrs. Paul Wright and children, o
Columbus, are the guests OF his par
ents, DR.. C. II. Wright and wife.
Col. +. M. Foster and son, Ira, ant
wife. OF Crestline. and Carl Wertz ant
wife OF Mt. Vernon were the guests o
George Wertz and wife, south o
town. last Sunday.
Mrs. Roy Antibus OF Mansfield wa
the guest of Miss Mary Adams las
Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs, Elda Strong and nephew
Truman. returned Wednesday from
visit with r. u. Albright and famil
at Mt. Sterling. Mrs. Albright wi
be remembered as Miss Jessie Bell
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
BIRTHS

son was born this morning at the
Mercy hospital to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Surlas of the Campbell hats.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
IS YEARS AGO TODAY
From The Daily BANNER Of
Juiv g. 1908

Mf. Philip Krebs resigns as super.
ihtendent OF the Ohio Fuel Supply Co.
and his position is to be filled by M.
e. Lytle.
A daughter is born to Mr.. and Mrs
Calvin Mayors, East Burgess street.
Rev. F. A. Wilber, who is soon to
leave with his family for Lawrence,
Kas., delivers his farewell sermon at
the Presbyterian church.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
was served to the guests.

was served to the guests.
Out.of-town guests present included
Mrs. Harold Alderman Of Mansfield,
Miss Rumble of Rock Island, Ill.,, Mrs.
Ruth Ward Of Toledo, Mr.. A. G. Po-
land OF Columbus, Mrs. Vivian Bro
gan. Panama, Canal Zone, Mrs. Olive
vogel of Port Huron, Mich, Mrs. X
r. Ricketts, of Columbus and Mr.. ]. T
Halsman OF Columbus.
The committee arranging the affair
included Mr.. and Mrs. F. T. Huston
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Kahrl, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Rudin and Mr. and Mrs
William M. Coup.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
DRUNK ARRESTED

Patrolman Fisher arrested Mt,
Vernon man last night on charge of
intoxication. At his hearing this
morning before Mayor Tiger he plead,
ed guilty and was given fine OF IS
and costs.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
; n y y 4 " r. n " n
CALENDAR
Thursday, July 20


e The Cleaners class OF the
e Green Valley Sunday school ,
y will give an lee cream social
e in the evening at the Green !
q Valley schoolhouse.
y The Mooseheart Legion will
e meet at 1880 o'clock. Import .
.N ant business.
.H Friday, July 30 :
X The w. F. M. s. of the Gay !
q street M. Il. church meets at ,
u o'clock in the church parlors. !
% Bring dues and mite boxes. ,
II Ladies' Aid society Of the
SH Church of Christ meets at 2:30. !
u Bring thread, needle, and Thin
II BILE.
II II II II II II II II II II II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
| | Silver Circle

! Silver Circle
Meets
Mrs. Walter $. sapp entertained
the members OF the southeast divis.
e ion OF the silver circle OF the Gay
street NJ e. church at her home on
= East Gambler street Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Seventeen ladies were present and
y spent the afternoon In sewing
-o7
9" Picnic 10 Held
" At Riverside
The members of the Ladies' Coun.
try Home club OF Gambler, with their
families. held delightful picnic at
Y Riverside park Wednesday evening.
~ The following persons were In at
~ tendance: Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Colwill
and sons, Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Row
ley and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Parker and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
win Laymon and family, Mr.. and Mrs
Jasper Walker and family, Mr. and
cMrs. David Brooks and family, Mr.
and Mrs. John Cunningham and fam
lily, Mr.. and Mrs. G. @. Colwill ant
u family, Mrs. Burdette Ayers and son
Edwin. Miss Ann ColwilL Mr.. ant
{ Mrs. Robert Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Stricken, Mr.. and Mrs. Ros
Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Smith an
+ iMessrs. Samuel Brooks and lsaac Han
din.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Birthday Party
10 Given t4t

Mrs. Clarence Huntsberry enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon at her
home on East High street, in honor
of her small daughter, Margaret Dor
is, the occasion being her third birth.
day anniversary.
Fifteen children were present and
spent a delightful afternoon. A box
Of sand proved to be the feature en-
tertainment for the children.
Dainty refreshments were served
by Mrs. Huntsberry to the little
guests.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Rundio-Wilson
Wedding

Mrs. Noble Weir of Oak street went
to Columbus Thursday morning to
attend the wedding OF Mr.. Nelson G..
Rundio and Miss Doris Wilson, which
was celebrated this afternoon at 2.30
o'clock at Northminster Presbyter
ian church, King avenue.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Delightful Dance
At Country Club

ne The regular subscription dance Civ.
en- at the Country club Wednesday
evening was very delightful affair.
Over 100 persons we're present and
enjoyed the dancing. which continued
from $3.50 until ~ o'clock.
Harvey Moore's eight.piece orches
ira furnished splendid music for the
dancing.
After midnight a cafeteria lunch
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Circle No. a
Holda Meeting

The members of Circle No. OF the
Church of Christ met at the home of
Mrs C. G. Weaver, East Vine street,
Wednesday afternoon and spent the
time in sewing. Eight ladies were
present during the afternoon.
Mrs. Weaver served refreshments
to the guests.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Card Party At
Country Club

Country Club
There will be an afternoon card
party at the Mt. Vernon Country club
Friday, July 30. Reservations for
places must be made by Thursday
evening with the following commit
tee: Mrs. Bruno Thiel, Mrs. Edward
l.. Parker and Mrs. II. A. Genres.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Picnic Given
| At Park

At Park
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Nixon Of Oak
street and Mr.. and Mrs. Martin o.
Bryan Of Elizabeth street entertained
with picnic at Riverside park re-
Gently, honoring Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w.
O'Bryan and family and Mrs. l.. A.
Miner OF Cleveland Heights.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Entertain With

Entertain With
Picnic Today
The officers and teachers OF the
Baptist Sunday school, with their
families, are to have picnic at Riv-
erside park this evening.
The picnic supper will be served at
6:30 o'clock.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Entertained
II i. With Luncheon

Mrs. Edward Lewis of Frederick.
:, town delightfully."- entertained with a
luncheon Wednesday afternoon at her
home, honoring Miss Helen Popham
of Pittsburgh and Miss Elizabeth Will
kins OF Connorsville, Ind, who is the
guest OF Miss Vida Rinehart OF Mt.
Vernon Those attending from Mt.
Vernon were Miss wilkins, Miss
Rinehart and Miss Marie Marks.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Sunday School Glass
Anlda a Plcnic

Holds Picnic
The Loyal Daughters Sunday school
class of the Vine street Church Of
Christ, of which Miss Ida Veatch is
teacher. entertained with picnic at
Riverside park this afternoon.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1920-07-30
Regular Meeting
10 Held

Regular Meeting
10 Held
The regular meeting OF the Shep-
herds OF Bethlehem was held We'd
nesday evening with Is ladies In at
tendance
The installation OF officers. which
was to have taken place last evening
has been postponed until the next
meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-11
THE STREETS or LIFE
A Sudden Death
BY HAZEL DEYO BATCHELOR
Copyright, 1890. bv the Public Ledger Co.

she was out on the porch or I
wouldn't have heard her." Mrs Barnes
was explaining. 81 was setting out some
lemon pies that had just made. TO cool
ana just looked across and seen her
fall. ] came rushing right over and
tried TO lift her, but she was too heavy
so l ran In next door for Mrs Gridley
and we got her UP here on the couch,
She's over telephoning for the doctor
now"
Mrs. Barnes was pleasantly excited
u wasn't as II she had ever known Aunt
Martha, nor cared about her
Anne stood by the couch and looked
down at the dark, still face, She bent
down and listened for breath, but there
was none. Aunt Martha was dead! No
grief welled UP in the girls heart she
could not be sorry. Her only feeling
was curious one. A curious regret
that the neghbors who had been
frowned on during Aunt Marthas life,
should have been the ones TO come tn
her aid wher she had died. Life was
very strange.
The, doctor came. Anne did not know
him, but he seemed kindly. He exam
ined Aunt Martha, Anne, Mrs. Gridley
and Mrs, Barnes watching him. and
finally, turning to the girl, pronounced
It an attack Of heart failure.
Her heart couldn't have been strong"
he went on. did she complain. short
ness of breath, or anything like that"
Anne nodded. "T noticsd the shortness
of breath, hut she never complained"
The doctor looked at the girl Curl
ously. She spoke with n cultured eX-
preston, and she carried her head like q
queen. and yet her clothes were gray
and ugly. He did not know her, had
never heard of her before. and in spite
of her clothes she somehow seemed out
of place In her environment. He gave
her some brief directions, said that there
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-11
THINE rs NOT MINE
BY FANNIE HURST

them n the business of making destiny
WHY, I---why. if---if there's any.
I,hing 1 could make for you, Mr.. Gratz
I'D be glad. Glad :"
What right have ! got TO give YOU
or anybody else. kept thinking a deal
wouldn't give my own sister? No
sir, not my own sister"
But. Mr. Gratz, you--youre so bis
and good and--T-just never met any.
you.' -"
ITS as II you and her and now your
own mother crying next to you al
night, were working together 10 show
me tnat, little Rosie. All of sudden
you al showed me that business IN
business only so long as it ain't rotten
business. That's what l seem lately TO
have forgot"
But you said $50 week. You--no,
no, Mr.. Gratz, you wouldn't go back
on II. 1t amt mean deal you're giv-
ing me. Mr., GratS. it's just the maxi
Ing OF me. I'll work Mr.. Gratz. It's
only hard in the beginning because
we've never been separated, her and
and pa and me. I've given up my jon
St Sou ,raoy,S roy,Sr mr.; Gratz' mo, no please.
Rosie, =. he said don't laugh. little
zone, but guess"
Guess what '".
Guess why none of those things mat
Ter:
Sure"
. II dunno"
"I'vp fallen for q sl,Irt po.,a ,e,,r
all these years. sndNana guess for
"r oh A., r ;.
to tease a--a--girl when you-you got
her gong like--like you got me going.
Rosie. you little blsck-eyed Susan
cant you guess? Rosler' And he
caught one OF her Withdrawn hands ir
the quick wise of his own. "Roeie. yor
you little dark beautiful flower, you =
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-05-11
DREAMLAND ADVENTURES
CATS nv BTRDLAND
Ry DADDY

The hunters couldn't get near enough
to single bird to catch him.
Put Thomas. RlaclSie and Tiger were
very sly cats. They soon saw Blue
Jay was spelling their hunting. They
knew they couldn't possibly surprise a
bird while no was screaming his warn.
ngs. SO Thomas. Blackie. and Tiger
put their heads together to plan a new
way of hunting They decided that II
they all went In different directions they
would fool Detective Blue Jay. He could
follow only one of them, and while he
was watching that one, the others could
be pouncing upon birds that thought
themselves safe.
SO that Is what the cunning cats did.
But they. didn't let on that they were
among the bushes. but when they came
to a place where tho underground was
thick, Thomas and Tiger hid while
Blackie went on alone. Blue jay fol-
lowed Blackie and thought he was fol-
lowing all three of the cats. When he
was out of sight Thomas sneakod Off
one way. and Tiger sneaked off another.
This sly trick Of the cats almost got
them the meals for which they were look
ing. The birds. hearing Blue jay move
away through the forest as he followed
Blacke. though hey were safe from
harm They began to chatter softly
among themselves and to return to the
nests from which they had fed when
the alarm first spread Some even
laughed and Joked about the way the
cats were being fooled
But they quickly found they had
laughed and joked too soon. From ono
of the quetest spots in the woods--a
place where many of the birds had their
nurseries, frightened clamor arose.
"rhe cats The cats! The cats are
among our babies""
Billy grabbed stick and rushed
toward a spot whence the crlt e
coming
"Il fix those cats il they dare touch
one of those poor baby birds" he
shouted.
(TomorroW nill be toid ho,c Peg1p
and Billy hear mysterious cat that
friends.
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CHAPTER II
Blue Jay Keeps watch


pALKY SAM galloped briskly toward
~ Brdland. carrying Peggy and Billy
on his back.
Balky Sam went fast but the cats
Thomas, Blackie, and Tiger were in such
. hurry to hunt the birds that they
cut across lots ard through n swamp
In this way thky beat Ralky Sam. who
followed the regular road. The children
saw the three cats creeping in among
the trees and bushes. while Balky Sam
was still afar off ....
"Oh, hope General Swallow got there
IN time TO warn the birds" cried Peggy.
But Peggy needn't have worried about
that As soon as they got into the
woods. the found the alarm being spread
far and wide. . High above the tree tops
General Swallow and Mrs. Swallow were
sailing about in long loops like airplanesI
and'all the time they were shrieking n
thrill warning Cats! Cats! Beware
the evil CATS
Lower down, flying from tree to tree,
Blue Jay was making a great fuss.
I'm watching tho cats" he shrieked
Don't he afraid anybody. I'm detec-
I'VE and I'm watching the CATS d,
Peggy thought Blue jay was a queer
Nrt OF detective making all that noise
put she soon found he was the best sort
ot detective 20 warn the birds against
ne cats This was because he tagged
!Ignt after the cats as they prowled
mrough the woods, and he shrieked all
We We unlH so III" birds knew lust where
he cats we're and kept out of their way.
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CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VI 4
HHOW'S the mother. eh? Used TO
IL the idea of her little girl breaking