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Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
1921 Cotton To Cost
28c Pound
Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture
Makes Estimates on Costs

In letter addressed to the Farmers
of Georgia Commissioner of Agricul-
ture J. ]. Brown announces that a
careful investigation made by the
State Board of Entomology to-
gether with its staff of cotton special
lists shows that on conservative
basis, the cost of producing the 1921
cotton crop will be % cents per
pound.
In this estimate, Commissioners
Brown states, the present prices OF
fertilizers, calcium arsenate and
other essential materials were taken
into consideration, and the farmer
was allowed wage only about half
that paid labor by various corpora
tons over the country Normal sea-
sons and no more than usual ravages
by the boil weevil, were also CON
sidered.
How can our farmers afford to
plant cotton crop under these con-
ditions, and when the sales now be-
ing made by the exchanges for fall
delivery, are at price just one half
of the known cost of production of
this seasons crop?'
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10

The acreage planted to tobacco in
Southern Georgia promises to be as
large or larger than that Of last year.
An average decline OF about 80 per
cent has been sustained in farm land
values, the farmers say, due to the low
prices of farm products and no de-
mand for farm lands just now. Not
a few farmers are reported as quitting
the farms because they cannot pay the
cash rents demanded and the land
owners are unwilling to accept cotton
as rent, per custom
Live stock on Georgia farms
shrunk last year in total value about
sol $4,000, or 80 per cent. This
shrinkage, however, is due more to the
lower value per head than decrease
in numbers.
John S. Dennee
Agricultural Statistician.
Atlanta, Georgia.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
Colored Citizens
Ask Protection
D. Mcmillan Appeals for Installation
OF Fire Plugs In Section.

The Leader yesterday received a
communication from ]. H. Mcmillan,
colored physician and representative
member of the substantial class Of
colored citizens in Fitzgerald, appeal
ing to the City Council to provide
adequate fire protection for the eastern
section of the city. The Leader made
editorial note of the conditions men
toned by DR.. Mcmillan yesterday, and
glad to publish his letter as follows.
Editor Leader:
Dear Sir:
Will you allow this, another appeal
from me to his honor the Mayor and
City Council Council and the Water,
Light and Bond Commission for some
protection against the loss of proper
ty by fire? The fire Sunday night
was just a repetition of what happened
about two years ago when six houses
were burned to the ground while the
firemen looked on powerless to assist
tor the lack OF water.
To the officers of Fitzgerald above
mentioned, one and all, gentlemen, in
the name of justice and for the pro-
lection of property and could be life,
] for all the people east of the Sea-
board railroad appeal to you for the
protection needed.
| will leave it to Fitzgerald to say
whether the negro citizens of the city
are loyal to their obligations or not.
If they are then they should at least
have protection against needless loss
by fire. Again | pray you gentlemen
in power to carefully weigh this mat
ter and see if you can not give some
relief in this section of the city.
Yours very truly,
J. H. Mcmillan, M. D.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10

Atlanta, Georgia.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
millions TRYING.

Millions of people" we quote from
the motion-picture advertising, "can
write stories and photoplays and don't
know It." We have no wish to quarrel
with the assertion. We merely suggest
thaf those responsible for the motion
pictures get hold of some Of them,
our contention being that those now
writing for the motion-picture drama
cannot do it.-Philadelphia Public
Ledger.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
Col. 'Bugg Explains
A. B. ga. Finances
CONTINUED from Page y


fees paid for the flotation of the stock
issue and are considered very reason
able.
This was one Of the most drastic
reorganizations of railroad properties
in the history of the country, the fixed
charges under this reorganization
amounting to only $204, 500, or annual
fixed charge per mile of road operated
of 1921 900. The A. B. & A. Railway
Company earned interest on the under
lying bonds, and on the is year in
come mortage bonds and small sur
plus besides up to the time it was taken
under federal control January /, 1918
Very truly yours,
B. L. Bugg,
Receiver
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10

an airy little caprice by Kiesling.
while ANilfred Lytell stood near,
They were waiting for cameramen
TO adjust a machine in prepare
ton for taking a beautiful interior
scene in Charles .Maignes' produes
ton of John Fox. Jr.s story, The
Kentuckians."
MY dancing, my acting, my
ability to interpret the various
emotions and feelings in all art
II credit it all to our family
PIANO" continued Miss Allen my
mother saw 10 it that music was
Il big part OF our home, bringing
out all the latent abilities Of oar
whole family q
Miss Allen. at her best III this
big production. portrays the part
Of Anne Bruce. daughter Of the
governor. while Monte Blue has
the lead as the sturdy. ambitious
mour ainecr, Boone Stallard Be-
sidt = 3'ilfred Lytehi sRrc Frank
Joyi H Gilmour and John
Miliern in leading parts.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
Proper Amp,tion.

1t is very sad for a man to make
himself servant to thing. his man.
hood all taken out Of him by the 1y-
draulic pressure of excessive business.
l should not like to be merely a great
doctor. a great lawyer, a great minis
ter, a great politician--I should like to
be also something Of Theodore
Parker.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10
Inspiration to Home Affection

when a man bet on a lame boss"
said Charcoal Eph, ruminatively, "hit
sure do git inspirin' how he yell To-
faigs { git on dat old crowbait TO- de
sake O. his wife an chillun. Rich
mond Times-Dispatch.
Fitzgerald leader. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1921-1921, 1921-03-10

BY MARY ETHEL PAIGE .
The principle of all art is har-
mony." says Diana Allen, land
the harmony best understood is
in music. That is the reason l
E advocate that every home in
America should have piano l
think it the best way to entertain
and develop ones artistic abilities
and we all have them if we
ONLY knew it,"
evhe famous screen beauty, who
formerly did dance specialties in
ziegfesA's Follies, was seated at a
piano u the ! paramount Studios
whAA ] eallsG She was executing
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
V. H. Kingsbury Becomes
Go. Agent for Goodhue
Sank Centre Farmer Will Resume
New Duties Oct. 15-Farm Rent
ed by Mr.. Morck of Kenyon

Goodhue county has enticed one of
the progressive farmers on the Mel
rose road away from this territory.
A very f1attering offer was made
to v. H. Kingsbury to accept the
county agency of Goodhue county
and he has decided to accept. He
will take up his new work about Oct.
18th.
Mr.. Kingsbury is a graduate of
the Minnesota Farm School and is
admirably fitted for his new duties.
He moved to Stearns county after the
first of the year and was developing
a pure bred Holstein herd. The FAM
lily will remain on the farm until
March 1, 1922. Mr.. Kingsbury has
rented his farm to Mr.. Morck OF
Kenyon, but he will not take posses
sion until next Spring.
The Kingsburys have made many
friends during their short stay in
Stearns county, and they hope that
some day at no distant date they will
take up their residence here again.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
Coleman of AnOka
to Succeed Hilbert
Governor Preus Made Appointment
To Board of Control Vacancy
Last Saturday .

St. Paul, Sept. 24-John Coleman
for 20 years the head of the state hos
pital for the insane at Anoka, Will lie
appointed to succeed the late DR.. P
A. Hilbert, member Of the board OF
control, who died yesterday in St.
Paul, according to word at the office
of Governor Preus.
Mr.. Coleman was Il member of the
board of, control, this morning stated
had supervision of so::e state institu-
tons prior to the creation of the state
rpard of control. Iie was appointed
as the head of the Anoka Hospital by
Governor John Lind in 1901 and mas
been there continuously since that
time.
Ralph Wheelock, member OF the
board of cotrol, this morning stated
that Mr.. Coleman was thoroughly
versed in the needs of the state in
stitutions and that he considered that
Mr.. Coleman would be a valuable
member of the board of control.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
John Minette Pioneer
.a;M Farmer Died Tuesday
Funeral Will Be From st. Pauls Cath
~ Ole Church Friday Morning
at Nine O'clock

John Minette a highly respected
farmer residing southwest of Sauk
Centre, passed away Tuesday even.
ing at 9 o'clock following an illness
Of "a hours Of stoppage Of the
bowels. He was II years Of age.
The deceased was born in Osauke
county, Wisconsin, where he resid-
ed until he came to Stearns county
He united marriage at st. Cloud to
Mary Gideamnn, in December 1879.
Mrs. Minette passed away 20 years
ago.
The immediate family left to
mourn are Frank Minette, Sank
Centre; Nick Minette, Powers Lake,
N. D.; John Minette, Strome, Cam;
George, Ben and Aloysius Minette,
on the farm. The daughters are
Mrs. John Michels, Sank Centre;
Mrs. Paul Winter Sank Centre; Mrs.
Katie Eubearkeng st. Cloud; Mrs.
Chris Rehkamps Melrose, and Rose
Minette at home.
The brothers and sisters left be-
hind ares. Henry Minette, Devils
Lake, N. D.. Frank E.. Minette, Of
Sank Centre; "A. E. Minette, Long
Prairie; Nick ,Minette, Lewiston,
Mont; Mrs. Mike Jung, Mrs. Anton
Nathe, Mrs. M. Schwartz of Sank
Centre and Mrs. ]. B. Hedding, Of
Long Prairie
The funeral viii be held from st.
PauPs Catholic church Friday, Sept
80, at o'clock a. M, Rev. Anthony
ART, pastor, officiating. The re-
mains will be laid to rest in the
Catholic cemetery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
GORED TO DEATH

Fergus Falls, Sept. 27-Mrs. Lucy
Taylor, living on farm near Roth
say, was, gored to death by a bull
Friday but her body was not found
until last night. Mrs. Haylor left
home while the children were in
school and was believed to have gone
to visit friends in Breckenridge. Up
on learning that she was not at
Breckenridge, a search was begun
and her body was found in pasture
badly trampled and mutilated. She
leaves a husband and eight children
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
Trunk Highway No. 3
to be Paved Next Year
Commissioner Babcock Designates st
Cloud Streets for the Federal |.
ROutes-Sauk Centre Affected

The latter part of last week Com
missioner Babcock of the Minnesota
Highway department made a visit to
St. Cloud and definitely decided upon
the route of four hard surface routes
out of the Granite City next year
if st. Cloud places the streets in
condition for the Improvement this
fall.
Sank Centre is interested in this
order inasmuch as Trunk Highway
No. 8, is one of the routes upon
which paving will be laid next year,
heading toward Sank Centre. The
location Of the various trunk high
ways in st. Cloud was designated as
follows:
Number 8 following along east side
Of Northern Pacific railroad to a
point one and half blocks east Of
the N. p. depot ON Sta Germain ST.,
thence southwesterly ION st. Ger
main street to 0sseo avenue,
thence north and west on the Sank
Centre road.
Trunk Highway Number % En-
tering St. Cloud from east Of st. Ger
main street, thence southwesterly on
st. Germain street, to Osseo avenue,
thence to Rockville road.
Trunk Highway Number 24-In-
.tersecting trunk highway number 8
south of the State Reformatory, then
following in general the present road
a. fnkk o&voo& hide fhouco
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
Rev. G. w. Powell Moor
head Assigned Here
Rev. C. A. Anderson Succeeded Rev
Powell as Pastor at MOOrhead
Other Appointments

The pastoral assignments for the
Northern Minnesota Methodist Com
ference. were given out Monday a.
m. AS announced in the Herald of
last week, Rev. &c. A. Anderson will
not return to Sank Centre and will
deliver his farewell sermon next Sun
day. He was assigned to the pas
torate at Moorhead, and will be sue
ceeded in the local pulpit by Rev. G.
w. Powell, last year at Moorhead.
The new pastor is said to be man
of splendid qualifications. I, and the
local congregation are fortunate in
having man Of his ability assigned
to this city. M
Rev. E. E. Thompson former pastor
here who re-entered the Northern
conference last week was assigned to
Osakis and West Union. -. 81,
Rev. R. w. DueH, also former Sank
Centre pastor was reassigned to the
Minnehaha church, Minneapolis.
Other assignments in Central Min
nesota are:
Willard and Westport-Rev. John
Parish.
Grove Lake and Lyman Prairie
To be supplied.
Kimball-Re w. J. MeKee.
Little Falls Rev. G. n. Greer.
st. Cloud-Rev. G. E.. Tindale.
Alexandria Rev. G. A. Hanna.
Melrose- To be supplied.
Clitnon-Rev. F. J. Johnson, (last
year at Villard).
Beardsley-Rev. G. C. Fenscke,
(last year at Osakis).
Long Prairie Rev. c.. H. Blake.
Rev. Blaine Lambert, formerly of
Osakis, but late Of Bemidji was
named as district missionary for the
Fergus Falls district.
Francis Boone who occupied the
Sank Centre pulpit for some time in
1917-18, was left without appoint
ment to attend school.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Sank Centre is facing very critical situation.

F
At time during the eight years the editor Of the Herald
resided in Sank Centre have there been as many houses
c rent as at present No less than three desirable families
are making their plans this week remove from the city be-
cause they cannot find employment during the coming win
ter Others are likely to take the same course.
The latter part Of last week Highway Commissioner Bah
cock with the city authorities in ST. Cloud and four routes
paving next year were laid out Of the city One these
routes leads to Sank Centre. Mr. Babcock informed ST.
Cloud that in order to have the paving done next year they
MUST get their streets shape this fall No paving will be
laid freshly improved streets He also informed St. Cloud
ciy officials that contractors would to do the
work after they had passed they would not stop for less
than five miles Of paving
With the labor condition confronting Sank Centre and
with the need for haste preparing the streets the Herald
believes the wise thing for the Sank Centre Council to do
to call special election al the earliest possible moment for
la bond issue make the needed public improvements
outlined at the Commercial Club dinner last week
The opinion Of the Herald this respect the sent
ment Of the community expressed daily upon the streets
Delaying of submitting the proposition to the people may
the city many dollars caring for families during the
coming winter months because Of inability of the fathers to
find employment @
sponsibit they simply complying with the general de-
sire by submitting important question TO the people with
out formal petition asking for same.
1t isn't the purpose of the Herald to attempt to die
tate to the City Council what apparently their plain duty
The unemployed need work. the waterworks must be
built; the streets must be put mesondtion for paving
To get away from the Gopher Prairie" charge isn't it
about time for Sank Centre to wake up, take her place at
the head of the municipalities of this section of Minnesota
instead Of allowing her trade territory continue to be
tracteda We have the location and the natural
The development Of the Country Club idea few months ago
is fine example of what be accomplished Sank Cen
tire when the live ones in town pull together for certain
objective
1t would be foolish argue that these needed improve
ments will not increase the tax rate. There isn't wide
awake and growing town or city anywhere that isn't contn
ualy bonded to the limit growing community gives more
employment keeps more money circulation and the public
improvements enhance the value Of every piece of property
i'm the community.
Delay on these important matters will be expensive.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Francis l.. Boutell of Chicago and
Fred Combs of Minneapolis, who
have been visiting with the formers
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Boutell, en-
joyed several days hunting and left
for their respective homes Thursday.
They were accompanied by Mrs. Bou-
tell, Mrs. Ed. Quinn and daughter
Gladys Of Melrose to Minneapolis.
They returned home Tuesday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
Death Claimed Conrad c.
Herberger Early Monday
Brought Back to Old Town for Burial
Funeral from St. Paul's
Church Wednesday

Conrad G. Herberger passed away
at the Catholic Old Folks Home at
st. Cloud Monday morning, Sept.
E26, 1921, as the result of a stroke OF
paralysis Friday, Sept. %.
The deceased was born in Baden,
Germany, June %, 1884, and came
to America in 1862, settling at st.
Cloud. He was the first blacksmith
in the Granite City and followed his
trade there for 10 years when he pur-
chased and took possession Of a farm
in West Union township, west of
Sank Centre, where the family re-
sided for many years. Mr.. Herberg-
er retired from the farm in 1904
and removed with his family to Sank
Centre.
Mr.. Herberger was united in mar
riageI to Catherine Schurmann in st.
Cloud in 1855. To this union IL
children were born, only four of
whom are living. They are: Frank J.
of Yakima, Wash, George, Osakis;
Edward, Minneapolis, and Mrs. Rose
johnson, Buffalo, Mimi.
All Of the children were at their
fathers bedside when the end came.
The remains were taken to the home
Of George Herberger, Osakis, Monday
evening. They were brought to
Sank Centre by auto Wednesday
where the funeral was conducted
from st. Paul's Catholic church, at
1880 a. M, in the presence Of a
large concourse of old friends and
and neiphbors. The remains were
laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery
beside his wife who passed away on
Nov. 10, 1914. !.
The deceased was great student,
and well versed on many subjects.
He was splendid neighbor and most
congenial companion, counting MS
friends among the young, the middle
aged and the elderly.
While he had lived long past the
allotted three score years and ten,
nevertheless his taking away was a
severe shock to the community who
knew him SO many years.
4 Z Fl r u B ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
MRS. R. R. KELLs' MOTHER DEAD

Mrs. Friederecka Hammond died
at her home in Mukwonago, Wis, on
Tuesday, September II at $50. Her
death was caused by the infirmaties
of old age. The deceased was 81
years Of age and died on the old
homestead where she has lived since
the early forties. Mrs. Hammond
visited in Sank Centre many years
ago with her daughter, Mrs. R. R.
Kells, who with five other children
survive. The funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at two-thirty from
the family home in Mukwonago.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
DR., PA. HILBERT
CALLED Suddenly
PROMINENT MELROSE MAN DIEs
In A ST. PAUL HOSPITAL
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
MEMBER BOARD OF contrib
FUNERAL HELD AT MINNESOTA
WIFE AND TWO DAUGH-
TIERS MOURN

IL. T. A. Hilbert, Sc years old,
member of the State Board of Control
died Friday afternoon of last week a
the Miller hospital, St. Paul, after q
brief illness.
AT five o'clock Thursday afternoon
Dr.. Hilbert appeared to be in his us
ual good health. A few hours later
ne was, taken to the Miller hospital.
where he died shortly after noon Fri
day.
DR.. Hilbert had been a prominent
figure in Minnesota Democratic poll
tics for 20 years. He was appoint
ed to the state board of medical ex-
aminers by Governor John Lind and
was reappointed by Governor John A.
Johnson.
He became a member of the State
Board of Control on July 1, 1920,
when appointed by Governor J. A.
A. Burnquist to fill the unexpired
term of Charles E. Vasaly, who was
appointed as superintendent of the
state reformatory at st. Cloud.
~ 41hDClU was dppOlultu tilf6
spring by Governor j. A. o. Preus,
following political fight on bill
which finally passed, to increase the
membership of the Board of Control
from three to five members. The un-
derstanding was that the Board Of
Control was to have at least one wo-
man member.
DR.. Hilbert was an especially valu-
able member of the Board of Control
because of his long experience as a
physician and his advice in state hos
pital matters was important, accord
ing to his associates.
DR.. Hilbert is survived by his WI
dow and two daughters, all of whom
are at Melrose.
DIR. P. A. Hilbert, who for many
years has been a resident of Melrose
was one of the most prominent, ply
sicians of Stearns county and was
widely known throughout the state
as man of affairs. While physi-
can and surgeon by profession, he was
extensively engaged in banking in
this state and in the west. He also
had other large business interests.
DR.. Hilbert was. born in the Grand
Duchy of Luxembourg in 1866 and had
been resident of Minnesota since
1881, graduating from the University
of Minnesota. In 1908 he was dele
gate to the National Democratic con-
vention. In 1914 he was elected to
the state senate without opposition
from this senatorial district.
The Board of Control member was
the head of the Melrose hospital for
a number of years and had been one
of the most prominent physicians in
that part Of Minnesota. He also had
farm lands.
Governor Preus, associate members
Of the Board of Control, and other
state officials were unanimous in their
expressions Friday afternoon that
through the death of DR.. Hilbert Min
nesota has lost one of it's most valu-
able public servant.
&AA
The remains OF DIR. Hilbert lay m
state at the Minnesota State Capitol
Sunday afternoon. They were laid
to rest at Minnesota, Wabaha county
Tuesday afternoon.
On Monday Gov. j. A. O. Preus
made public the appointment of DR..
Coleman, superintendent Of the Anoka
asylum for the insane. DIR. Cole
man was for years one of the leading
democrats of Anoka county ~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29
SYSTEM REP AIRED

The interlocking system on the G..
N. and N. P. roads, Sank Centre,
has been undergoing repairs for the
past three months and has been out
of commission. The repairs were
completed and the station again open
ed for signal service Saturday noon
of last week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Nels A1lerson an !
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ander-.
son and family, Mrs. Brecken and
Miss Bess Veeder were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. I. W. Davies at Bur-
trum Sunday.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Mr.. and Mrs. d. Bergman and
daughter were over Sunday guests
Of Mrs. Fannie French Morse at the
Home School. During his stay Mr..
Bergman enjoyed fishing trip on
Sank Lake with Charles Harrison.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Mrs. Anna Streitz left last week
for an extended visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. s.. Chase at Menominie,
Wis. Mrs. Chase was formerly Miss
Celia Streitz.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Leon Dahlen, sophomore at the
University of Minnesota left last
week for Minneapolis to enter the
university. Leon is taking course
in expert accounting.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Mrs. Geo. Chapman returned On
Tuesday to her home at Brookirgs,
S. D., after ten days visit with the
j. L. Hylaman family. She also
visited with daughter at BowbeIl,
N. D.. l,,,.a
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1921-09-29

Paul Anderson left this week for
Minneapolis where he will enter the
University, taking cou,se in Cheni-
cal engineering