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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07

America designed their self-propelIed
vehicles for commercial purposes.
Gugnots first venture was a ma
chine TO haul heavy artillery. Han
cocks and Russells machines were
designed as commercial stages, while
DWens's experiments aimed at a prac-
teal road wagon The passenger
car came a. such only after the
pioneer experiments OF Daimler and
Benz in the year 1855.
The possibilities Of commercializ-
ing the automobile were perceived
by many Of the American pioneers
While the exact origin OF the COM
mercial car e somewhat obscursd,
evidence seems 70 favor Charles ).
Woods, a carriage builder OF Chicago.
az the first manufacturer. His cars
were run by electricity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07
VIII Kill
Al Topers, Judge Say,

Asheville, n. C.. Feb. Z. - Judge
Wells. OF the police court here. fore
sees an era OF sobriety II prohibition
continues in force. He believes the
chronic inebriates will be dead in q
few years. as their systems cannot
sonous connections sold as substitutes
for liquor
Pints OF beef. iron and wine. with
labels washed OFF. have been bought
by the guIlibls for IS. although the
druggists price IS 81 A prisoner
who drank Il in quantity told the
Judge its effects were the worst he
ever had experienced and he had
tried everything from bay rum 20
medicated alcohol
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07
AUTO SHOW To
Be IN MARCH

The 1870 FL Paso automobile show
viii be held in Liberty hail the last
week in March or the first week in
April, and VIII be staged Tor three
days and nights This was decided at
a meeting OF the dealers held Friday
night In the chamber OF commerce.
The members were unable TO decide
on a definite date, as It could not be
ascertained in which OF the two weeks
selected. the hall would be available
Passenger cars. accessories and oils
VIII be permitted 10 exhibit IN the
main hall and IL Is probable that ar
engagements VIII be made 20 show
trucks and tractors On the outside.
The following members were ap-
pointed on the show committee. F. N.
Bannen. Chairman: Barry Cool. sam
uel Watkins, 7. c. Allen. John I. Bu-
quor and A. ". Bittlck.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07
AUSTIN MAN DELEGATE TO
RAN-AM EHICAN EnNEERE r.

Austin, Tex. Feb. 7.-Dr. Charles
H Cunningham. adjutant professor OF
business administration and govern
ment at the University OF Texas. has
been appointed by the United States
secretary OF treasury secretary Of
the Mexican group OF delegates 10 the
second Pan-American financial con-
gress which Is to be held in Wash
inBton January to Is.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07

A. L Piatt, district manager OF the
B. F. Goodrich Rubber company, with
headquarters at the Dallas branch.
was IN the city this week. Inspecting
the local Goodrich branch
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07
Ships Built For
Federal Board In 1919

Washington. DC. Feb Vessels
constructed FOR the shipping board
lurlng 1913 numbered lbs, totallns
6.229.323 deadyveicht tons. 90 was an
nounced today by the board
There were al 1steel, ~ composite,
405 wood and three concrete ships
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-02-07

"Tba history OF the motor truck
antedates the passenger automobile
Gugnot, in France, Hancock and Rus
sell IN England, and Owens IN
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
Caught en- the Wing

How the mighty hath fallen.
President Wilson has announced that
after August 7th he will "Acknow-
ledge the Leadership" of Governor
Cox of the Democratic party. We
presume now that Cox ought to be
very grateful.
Just why some people persist in
causing a riot is hard to understand.
Jack johnson, we learn, has been
given cell with a private bath. And
he don't like his surroundings either
because the daily auto rides he en-
joyed during his confinement at
Joliet have been dispensed with.
An illustration of real nerve is
when a fellow goes home to dinner
after he has forgotten to order the
morning groceries.
. Z
Judging from the manner in which
the "Herald Gang" stuck with the
prize winning dance at Dreamland
pavilion last Thursday, one would
imagine that the essence of good
journalism nowadays is based prin-
,ipally on the ability to trip the light
Fantastic.
Secretary of War Baker continues
to make himself popular with the I.
w. W. He has released another
Stacker from Leavenworth who ought
to be doing life instead of rs years.
Sometimes one wonders whether or
not all slackers were draft evaders.
The revolution in Ireland is looking
up. The new flag of Ireland is Of
green and orange. Once these two
colors blend, Ireland's troubles will
have ceased.
The womanNwho is asking a di-
vorce in New York because her hus.
band kissed her 300 times in one day
is all wrong. What she wants IS an
examining board for said husband.
And now Mexico has got Villa in
captivity all that the world asks Of
them is another firing squad with
plenty of ammunition.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05

service rendered by the Home Guard
Of Sank Centre while fighting fire in
the northern part Of the state justi-
fed its existence and made for it a
name which reached the Capitol at
st. Paul. 1t was the splendid work of
the Home Guard under Captain Par
ker during these fires that prompted
the Governor of the state to offer
Sank Centre a permanent National
Guard unit and a state armory. The
hurried way in which the National
Guard unit was organized is now his
tory, many men joined it from a
sense of civic duty feeling that it
would be benefit to the town. In
June of 1919 the guard was called
into service on the occasion of the
cyclone at Fergus Falls and again
its existence was justified. A body
of men quickly modified with a
knowledge of military discipline took
charge Of the town under the Ad-
jutant General of the state and rem
dered service which cannot be
measured in dollars and cents. 1t is
for emergencies like this that the
National Guard is organized as well
as for military training to prepare
for any national emergency which
might arise. The National Guard in
Sank Centre is a state organization
it is here to stay and it commands
the respect of everySright thinking
citizen. Young men should be en-
couraged to join it and everyone
should boost for it. 1t has justified
it's existence in the past and it will
do so in the future.
ORDERS FOR THE WEEK
Regular weekly drill on Monday
evening at 500.
There is a vacancy in the COM
pany for company clerk. This po-
sition carries the rank of corporal
and exempts holder from drill. The
qualifications are knowledge of
typewriting and high school edu-
cation. Applications should be made
to 1st Sergeant Roy L. Scott.
By order
CECIL S. SPARKES,
Captain.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
A GOOD OLD SPORT

The World of Sport cannot help but
admire Sir Thomas Upton. MOI
would the true sportsmen of America
have been greatly peeved if this
true British Tar had succeeded in
lifting the International cup.
The craftsmanship of Sir Thomas
is indeed a world example. Time
and again he has attempted to win
from the New York Yacht Club, the
cup which was won by an American
schooner from the Royal Yacht Club
many years ago. Sloop after sloop
have been built by this great yachts
man and fortunes have been spent by
him, but in each and every instance
has this admirable gentleman met
with defeat. And now, in the face
of another defeat, he announces that
he will be back in two years to try
again.
The pluck exhibited by Sir Thomas
should be an example to every Amer
lean sportsman. Too often, defeat
has lead to utter dismay and good
accomplishment have been forfeited
because of lack of sticking power.
Had Sir Thomas won the cup last
week, his honors would have been
received with equal appreciation by
America. AS it is, he has shown
himself equal to the respect Of this
nation by his attitude in this, his hour
of defeat.
America will do we'll to follow the
example of Sir Thomas Upton,
whether it be in sports or in their
ordinary business pursuits.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
National Guard News

The object of the National Guard
is to provide body of men partly
trained and subject to Military law
who can be modified quickly for any
emergency which must arize in that
history of the local National Guard
unit is an interesting one. During
the war there was organized in the
community Home Guard unit con-
sisting of men of all ages who pur-
chased their own uniforms and vol
unfairly submitted to military train
ing in order TO be prepared for any
emergency which might aise in that
perilous time. The unit was credit
to the community and ranked high
among the various Home Guard un-
it's of the state. The Minnesota
Safety Commission was behind the
organization and it was called into
active service at the time of the For
est fires in the fall of 1918. The
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
MINNESOTA GREATEST STATE

Minnesota, the greatest State il,
the Union, is the headline of a new
propaganda now going out from the
office of the Commissioner of I'M
migration at St. Paul to attract new
settlers into the state.
The claim may cover considerable
territory, but to those who know Min
nesota, the statement is not without
foundation.
And considering cnditions as a
whole, Minnesota is the greatest
state in the Union. Practically a
new territory, the Gopher state has
much to offer those who would inves-
tigate it's charms.
It's farming territory has no equal
in the world. It's cities and its
lake ports are far above the aver
age, while in the northern sections,
it's mining and its numbering posi-
bilities are equaled by few other To-
calties.
In Stearns county the outlook for
the future is unusually bright. Farm
lands are daily increasing in value.
The business industries of the cities
are on a sure and profitable basis,
and all because. of the natural re-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
HIGH FINANCING

The old saying that it takes 1000
fools to make one millionaire, does
not exactly work out in the case of
Charles Ponzi, the Boston man who
made $15,O00,000 on the purchase of
foreign postal exchange notes.
Nor is Ponzi fraud in any sense
of the word. He has kept his promises
and made money for his investors
too. The fact that he made $50
per cent on every so per cent his in
vestors made, is merely a matter of
good business.
The investigation by government
officials will doubtless amount to
little. The mans statement of his
business is clear and simple. He
just put into practice an ounce of
common sense and little overtime.
That both he and his investors are
richer today as result of his
scheme, is a sound thoroughness
which will always be an asset to
him in anything he may engage in.
The truth of the matter is chat
Ponzi has made fortune in so short
a period that the nation is stunned.
He has accomplished in weeks what
other men have done in life time.
AS financier, this man Ponzi
has anything we have ever heard Of
backed off the map.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
READ THIS, MR.. FARMER

81 hope to live to see the day when
the state owns all the farms in North
Dakota and the business of farming
is in the hands of county manager
in each county, this county manager
to be appointed by the governor"
The above is a recent statement
made by Candidate Reichert of Fos-
ter county, N. D., non-partisan as
pirant to the house of representa-
tives.
Read his statement over carefully,
Mr.. Farmer, and then stop and think
it over. 1t will give you some little
idea of the scheme of Townley and
his forces to control not only the
state, but private business as well.
Can yu imagine your farm in the
hands of a County Manager
Can you imagine yourself after all
these years of toll and sacrifice t.
make your farm what it is to-day
turning this property over to Mr..
Townley and you yourself taking the
inferior position of a farmland
Just picture yourself the situation
in Minnesota providing Townley
should secure the reins of govern
ment. You and your family working
as farm hands on your own farm
while Mr.. Townley and some politi-
cal CRATER appointed by him, reap
the harvest of your toll.
Remember that the ambitions OF
Townley in North Dakota is not un-
like his ambitions in Minnesota.
The fight on Townley has ceased tr
be fight Of principle. It has be-
come fight against soviet govern
ment-a fight for Independence.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
ANOTHER FREIGHT RAISE

The recent announcement of an in
crease from 80 to 40 per cent il
freight rates by the railroads, is moi
being received with hearty applause
by the public. The increase is, with
out question of doubt, the after
math of the late salary increase te
employees of railroads whereby g
section hand receives a larg,
er salary than the average trainea
office employee or school superinten-
dent
The whole situation, which is a
drastic drain on the pockets of the
consumer is nothing more or less
than the outgroweh of the Adamson
law passed by Congress in war times
under pressure of President Wilson,
and ued as a lever to throttle a strike
demand by railroad employees at
a time when a strike would have
been a grand stand play for the en-
emies of America.
Drunk with power as a result of
this legislation the railroad men
continue to use this Admson law
to advance their personal interests
until the situation has reached a
very critical stage.
The Herald does not wish to be
understood as being opposed to rea-
sonable compensation for railroad
employees or any other class of
workmen. Living costs make more
money absolutely necessary. On be-
half of the railroads the govern
ment returned the properties to
the owners in badly depleted
condition after short period
of political mismanagement and
perhaps the increase of $1,5000,-
100000 in freight and passenger
rates is necessary.
Both capital and labor are entire
ly too selfish, however, and the pub
lie backed against the wall, is COM
PEELED to disgorge. Big business
gives labor a 10 or Is per cent in
crease and Immediately bumps up
the price of their commbdity from
rs to so per cent. The conservative
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
BUT HE DIDN'T STOP

Subscribe for THE HERALD
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05

tary of the Interior, both members
of President Wilson's Cabinet.
Neither Mr.. Daniels nor Mr.. Payne
were probably recognized by any of
the usual crowd at the depot, but
they were in Sank Centre enroute via
the Great Northern to Minneapolis.
The gentlemen were returning to
Washington after a several weeks
tour Of Alaska, and attending the
recent Democratic National Conven-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
Buffalo Roam in Australia,

When Australians refer to their
empty north, they do not always re-
call the fine herds Of buffalo which
roam in the northern territory. The
buffalo has prospered greatly since the
first animals were imported, and his
hide and horns offer fairly easy
source of revenue. In the hot, wide
territory over which the mud buffalo
roams, it is not feasible to use him as
a new source of food supply. and at
tempts at yarding have shown that the
buffalo is a true Australian, as he re-
sents being driven and expresses this
resentment vigorously. 1t is stated
that the mud buffalo has four stomachs
and does not chew the cud.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05

citizen is appalled, at the apparent
growth of radical sentiment in the
country, but under all conditions it is
not to be wondered at.
The Herald has faith m the sound
judgment and honesty Of the Ameri-
can people eventually prevailing.
Much relief cannot be expected until
the present vacilating one man I'D.
ministration in Washington is sup
planted by a representative govern
ment
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05

Sank Centre on Saturday had a
very distinguished visitor. That is
gentleman of nation wide reputa-
ton, stopped in-the city for a minute
or two. The party in question was
none other than Secretary Of the
Navy, Josephus Daniels, and with
him was John Barton Payne, Secre-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
developed here within thu

sources developed here within the
county.
Taken all in all, Minnesota is, in
fact, well with in the claims of it's
admirers and well worth the consid-
GRAFTON of those who would seek the
land of abundance.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1920-08-05
Kill Him.

"Where are you going?" asked the
returned hero's mother as he strobe
toward the door, vicious look on his
face.
ITO find the man who sent me this
letter suggesting that l take a course
in physical culture" was the savage
response as the door slammed.-Home
Sector.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04

MAJVI AIL4Qf W OW0VVCIEs
Captain Arthur v. Swedberg, 1912
Seventeenth avenue, has been COM
missioned major In the First artil-
lery regiment, which is to be
equipped with 155-m howitzers, ac-
cording to a dispatch received from
Springfield. The appointment was
made by Adjutant General Frank s.
Dickson today. James B. Bereth Of
Monmouth was also named major
Of the same regiment.
Major Swedberg is now athletic
director at the Augustana college.
While attending the college in 1917
Swedberg was instrumental in re-
cruiting for company A, later known
as battery F. He was appoint
ed sergeant of the company
at the arsenal and in few months
was commissioned first lieutenant.
Later Swedberg was transferred
to a training station at Houston.
Texas. where he received his COM
mission as captain at the time Cap
tain w. W. Scott of Rock Island re-
turned home because of illness. I'm
mediately afterwards Swedberg left
for overseas. He served at the
front in some of the most hard
fought battles for nearly a year.
He returned to Rock Island with
out scratch and was appointed
physical director at the Augustana
college. He was in command Of
battery F when it returned.
/ It is understood that company
will be formed in Rock Island and
Moline, of which Major Swedberg
will be head.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04

Statss treas1Iy department fSf
drinkink water to b used on inter-
state carriefl."
The city wateeworks il now
practically without handicap. -
was the case during the past two
years on account OF difficulty In OBJ
tanning coal supplies and chemicals
for the publication Of the water.
This latter handicap has been re-
moved through the activities OF the
United States department Of public
health. When alum for use to bring
about precipitation was almost UNI
attainable and liquid chlorine. TOR
use in pcrification. was nearly rs
scarce, the federal health board in
fluenced the railroad commission
to issue orders to all lines to give
prior shipment to such such chem
icals to cities and also the raw ma
terial to factories manufacturing
these chemicals. Little difficulty Is
now being met With in obtaining
either alum or chlorine.
Until relief was obtained through
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04
AUTO RAMS COAL
WAGON; NEITHER
DRIVER Is HURT

A collision between an automo-
bile and a coal wagon on Ninth
street and Twenty-ninth avenue at
5 o'clock Friday evening did con-
siderable damage to both vehicles,
but neither driver was hurt
According to . report received By
the police the automobile. which
was driven by Edward Reed, 643
Seventeenth street, collided with
the coal wagon from the rear. The
coal wagon was driven by Charles
Raymond, Milan, who was bring
ing coal into the city. Reed was
driving behind and told the police
that as it was almost dark at the
time and as the wagon had no light
at the rear he did not see it until
it was too late to avert . collision.
A wheel was broken on the auto
mobile, the tenders badly bent and
the whole front end Of the car
badly damaged. One wheel on the
coal wagon was broken and the
wagon tongue and reach were also
broken.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04
bENDER IS ELECTED
HEAD YARDMASTER

fh.city lodge, No. Is, Railroad
of America, held ITS
|sr,lar meeting Friday evening at
~ Industrial hall, Rock Island.
M general business was disposed
he annual election OF officers
~ held and the following were
Lessen:
presIdent-T. A. Pender.
/ Vice president-J. ]. Flanagan.
! financial secretary - William
|Ialka H.,
fraasurer-,J. Van Arsdale.
Socrstary-Max Gstettenbauer.
| inside guard-H. A. Merow.
| Outside guard-John Devine.
hard Of directors-H. A. Morrow
hirman; ]. Fitzgibbons and
|neles Hunter.
| ne new officers will be installed
| ne first meeting in January anc
,haQuet will be served.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04
mIBlE loRR
ELECTED MOST
POPULAR Girl


The girls Hi-Y frolic was voted
one OF the best shows ever put on
1t the local high school by the huge
crowd Of students and alumni that
attended last night. The frolic was
also : great financial success and
It was thought this morning that
over SITS would be cleared when all
Of the tickets were turned in.
Much Of the success Of the show
can be attributed to the work Of
Miss Mable Knorr, president OF the
Hi-Y and general manager Of the
frolic. She was also voted - the
most popular girl in school in the
voting contest
Before the main vaudeville that
started at 8 o'clock side shows, for
tune telling booths, telegraph Of
flee and such attractions were held
One Of the most popular shows was
the doll show in which living dolls
that danced and talked were shown.
Another popular booth was the
heart and home problem booth in
charge of Mrs. Thompson, which
attracted large crowds of the stu:
dents. The telegraph office was
also a crowded booth and messen-
ger boys scurried all over the
school delivering the messages.
After 9 o'clock these various side
shows closed and the crowd moved
into the assembly room, where a
six-act vaudeville program was
started. Each Of the four classes
and the faculty were represented by
! an act and a special act in form
| Of . duet dance by Viola Scherel
and Malvina Totten was given.
| The audience was requested tt
vote for the best act and the faculty
won by a large margin. The &C,
put on by the teachers was in the
form of a concert by a jazz band
| Principal Lau as the leader with &
baseball bat as q baton was &
scream,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04

All the News All the Tlme-Ths
ArguD.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-12-04
SPANISH WAR VETS
NAME OFFICERS AT
ANNUAL ELECTION

Officers were named at the an
nual election of Siboney camp, Unit
ed Spanish War veterans, as fol-
lows:
Commander-O. L. Daligee.
Senior Vice Commander-Edward
Jensen.
Junior Vice Commander. s.
Townsley.
Officer Of the Day-Joe Stauber.
Officer of the Guard. A. Bled
soc.
Trustee for three years-H. L.
Becker.
Adjutant-L. M. Titterington.
observation-disclosures P. Gar
rison.
Chaplain-William Frey.
Historian-F. c. Downs.
Surgeon-Dr. J. C. Souders.
Sergeant Major-Robert McCon-
ochie.
Quartermaster Sergeant-Harry
Anthony.
Color Sergeants-J. ]. Felt and
Harry Kerr.
Chief Musician-Joe Stauber. c
Patriotic Instructor - W. L.
Franks.
1t was voted to give IS to The
Argus Santa Claus fund and a like
sum for benefit of children at the
Soldiers Orphans home in Normal
Ill.
The Nut club was invited to meet
at the home of H. L. Becker, Thurs
day, Dec. 8.
The newly elected officers will be
installed by Department Command
er Brown of Sterling at the first
meeting in January.