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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
BOYS and Girls
Hard at Work
REDWOOD COUNTY YOUNG PEO-
PIE WORKING AT CLUB PRO-
JECTS OF VARIOUS KINDS.
FAIR BOARD HELPS.
ENTIRE BUILDING ON FAIR
GROUNDS GIVEN FOR CLUB EX-
HIBIT. GOOD PRIZES ALSO.

Redwood County boys and girls are
much interested these days in various
club projects and many of them have
registered for work in one or more of
the popular clubs, with view to pre-
pairing exhibits for the Redwood Coun-
ty fair and for state exhibition.
The officers Of the Redwood County
Agricultural Association have been
most anxious that the young people of
the county should become interested
and have recently made some gener-
Gus provision for the better showing
of the results of club work at the an
nual fair. At recent meeting of the
board of directors it. was decided 10
give over for club exhibits that build
ing which has formerly been used for
the exhibit of horses. Exhibits of the
pigs, calves, poultry and corn will be
made in this building and it may pos
sibly be so arranged that separate
room for the use of the ,demonstra-
tion teams will be made here.
The following sums have also been
appropriated for the prizes of the var
ious clubs;-dairy calves, $3.50, baby
beef, $3.50, garment making $3.50,
bread, $45, pig, $40, cake $50, poultry,
S75, acre corn $35 and canning, $35.
The dairy calf club has now been put
on the same basis as baby beef and the
same encouragement is offered for the
formation of these clubs. This is in
teresting as it marks the trend of in
terest back to the dairy COW and is a
movement which is finding the keenest
favor among the dairy farmers of the
county. Thus far only two boys have
become members of the dairy calf club
but it is expected that before the date
of the close of registration, April Is,
many more will have joined. Full in
formation concerning this club may be
obtained from the teachers throughout
the county or from the offices of Miss
Kennedy or Mr.. Lukens at the court
house.
The Fair Board also decided that
members of the pig and calf clubs wha
are making exhibits shall be entitled
to season tickets as they have former
ly been and that free daily tickets
shall be issued to members of demon
-strating teams for the days on which
they are demonstrating. A supervisor
Continued on last page.)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Park Program
on for Wednesday
PLANS OF COMMITTEE FOR PARK
IMPROVEMENT TO BE CARRIED
OUT MARCH 80.

In spite of the slight chill in the air
the plans originally made for a Ram
sey Park Work Day will be carried
forward and every able bodied person
who can WELD an axe or a shovel is
expected to appear on the scene early
Wednesday morning. The Park Com
naittee and Supervisor Marion John
son have the work well outlined and
will find plenty for each man to do.
Teams are also required and it is hop
ed that farmers or others who find it
possible to donate the use of team
for the day will notify Mr.. Johnson to
that effect.
Dinner will be served at noon at the
log cabin. Leroy Ever has in charge
the roasting of the elk which is to
make the main part of the meal and
the rest of the menu consisting OF
baked beans, potatoes, gravy, rolls
coffee and desert will be served by the
ladies of the city under the direction
of Mrs. A. D. McRae Plenty of fooG
will be provided for him who has
worked and the noon hour will be one
large picnic. A cordial invitation to
attend is extended to ALL"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
IambertOn Man
Charged With Libel
ATTY. ALB. PFAENDER~ STARTS
CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
AGAINST w. E. SCHEI.

"Albert Pfaender of New Ulm, one
of the most noted characters of the
disloyal type to be found in the state
Of Minnesota" part Of sentence con-
tanned inean article in the Lamberton
Star of January IS, last, and pub
lished by w. E. Schei, is the basis Of
criminal libel proceedings started by
Atty. Pfaender.
Deputy Sheriff Herman Jahnke
went to Lamberton Tuesday afternoon
and served Mr.. Schei with the war
rant. He, in company with Atty. A.
r. English of Tracy and Deputy Sher-
iff Jahnke drove to New Ulm that ev-
ening.
A preliminary hearing was held in
Justice Geo. Hogen's court that even
ing at 7:30 o'clock. County Attorney
w. T. Eckstein acted as prosecuting
attorney.
Editor Schei plead not guilty to the
charge and his attorney asked for a
change of venue, which was granted
to Justice N. Henningsen court. The
date Of the trial was set for Monday,
April 25, at 10 o'clock. Justice Hogen
fixed the bail for the defendant in the
sum of $500. VIM. G. McGee and Chas.
Small of Lamberton are Schei's sure
ties.
The case in justice court will likely
consume considerable time and it is
presumed the Lamberton editor will be
prepared to introduce large amount
of evidence.
The charge is a misdemeanor, and
should Schei be found guilty of the
charge the limit of the fine is $100.
1t is anticipated that in any event the
case will be appealed to the district
court, and will likely come up for trial
at the May term.
The complaint alleges that the
words and matter in the article taken
exception to by Atty. Pfaender, expos
ed him to hatred, contempt, ridicule
and obloquy and have tendency to
injure him In his business and occupa-
tion.-New Ulm Journal.
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CLUB CREED.

believe in boys and girls work
for the opportunity it gives me to
become useful citizen.
l believe in training my head for
the power it will give me to think,
! to plan, and to reason.
l believe in the training of my
hands for the dignity it will give
me to be helpful, useful, and skill
full.
believe in the training of my
health for the strength it will give
me to enjoy life, to resist disease,
and make for efficiency.
/ believe in the great trinity of
club work, the Home, the School
and Achievement.
l believe in my country, the
state of Minnesota and in my re-
sponsibility for their development.
In all these things that believe in
| am willing to dedicate my SER
vices for their fulfillment.
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
ParentS-T
Meet Mon., Apr. 4
PRESIDENT ANNOUNCES MEET
ING OF ASSOCIATION AT HIGH
SCHOOL AT EIGHT O'CLOCK.

Mrs. C. L. Farver, the president of
the Redwood Falls Parents Teachers
association, announces that the next
meeting of the Association will be
held in the assembly room of the high
school at eight o'clock Monday even
ing April 4. Every person in the COM
munity who is interested in the local
schools is cordially invited to attend
this meeting. The business session
and program will be followed by a
social hour and refreshments will be
served by committee of the ladies
of the association.
Program.
Business Meeting.
Vocal Solo --------M Miss Mae Blossom
A Summary ----------Miss Maxwell
Answers to Question Box.
Violin Solo -------------Me -Meci Reid
Teaching Children to Respect Prop
perty Rights Mrs. T. E. Finn
Physical Training Demonstration
Pupils of Grade School
Duet, Mrs. H. w. Ward & Glenn Lukens
Keeping the Schools Democratic
M. Wilson
The topic discussed by Miss Max
well will summarize the very interest
ing paper read by her at the last meet
ing. This paper was the result of
some very interesting research work
done among the pupils of the grade
and high schools and many members
of the association have asked = that
these results be presented in sum-
married form which would make them
more convenient for reference. Some
generalizations are also still to be
made from these results and this Miss
Maxwell will do in her Monday even
ing talk. The other speakers will deal
with topics which have not yet been
discussed by the association.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Red Cross TO
Move to Chicago
AND CENTRAL DIVI.
SION TO BE CONSOLIDATED
UNDER w. HI. DAVIDSON.

Announcement of the consolidation
of the Northern Division with the Gen.
trail Division, with removal of head
quarters from Minneapolis to Chicago,
was recently made by DR.. Livingston
Farrand, chairman Of the Central
Committee of the American Red
Cross. DR.. Farrand's letter to R. c..
Branion, giving formal notice of the
change, is quoted below:
Gas you are aware, careful study
of the entire Red Cross organization
in this country has been completed,
and the Central Committee has di-
rected that certain important steps
be taken looking toward more effec-
tive and economical operation of the
Red Cross program.
OF the changes directed by the
Central Committee, one of the most
gnportant, and one which closely
- .9aches chapter relations, is that
nich reduces the number of Divi-
sions in the United States from thir-
teen to seven. The Central Commit
tee has directed that the necessary
consolidation to effect these changes
be taken at the earliest practicable
moment.
'sThe committee recognizes, natural
ly, that the changes indicated produce
certain problems for solution, but
feels, on the other hand, that the
economy to be obtained by reduction
in overhead and consolidation of op-
Grating forces is so clear that it will
appeal to all chapters and all mem
bers of the organization. 1t is further
the judgment of the Central Commit
tee that the time has now arrived
when such consolidation can be
brought about without serious inter-
ference with the Red Cross work and
program.
at is, of course, obvious that in
the divisions affected by this change,
and particularly in those which will
be merged, careful attention must be
given to the best time and method for
accomplishing the necessary transfer
of jurisdiction in each case. The date
at which the change affecting your
division will become effective will be.
determined by the Vice-C Chairman in
CONTINUED on last page.)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Chaplain Croft
Arrives Monday
DULUTH PASTOR COMES TO
SPEAK AT SPECIAL MEETING
IN METHODIST CHURCH.

Chaplain A. j. Croft; the pastor of
the Endion Methodist Church of Du-
luth, arrived in Redwood Falls Mon
day to speak at the special meetings
which are now held nightly at the
Methodist Church. These meetings
will continue each evening except Sat
urday until April 10 and possibly I'm
til April 13. Mr.. Croft will also
preach the sermons at the Sunday
services during his stay here.
Mr.. Croft resigned the pastorate of
the Kingsley Methodist Church at Mil
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Harding Writes
Minneapolis Girl
PURCHASE DAILY OF SAVINGS
STAMPS ADMIRED BY CHIEF
EXECUTIVE.

Warren G. Harding, president of the
United States, has written a personal
letter to Miss A. Louise Larson Of
Minneapolis, congratulating her on
having purchased daily, including Sun
days and holidays, at least one Thrift
or Treasury Savings stamp since De-
cember 5, 1917.
eff your example could be followed
by all our people who are ableto do it,
our country's economic problems
would not long await a satisfactory
solution" wrote President Harding.
The Presidents letter in full fol-
lows:
The White House.
My dear Miss Larson:
My attention has just been called
to what | am assured is an unique re-
cord created by yourself in the mat
ter of investing in Thrift stamps and
savings stamps.
| am informed by the authorities of
the Ninth Federal Reserve District
that since December 5, 1917, you have
been able to purchase not less than a
Thrift stamp or Savings stamp each
day. A copy of the Liberty Bell or
gan Of the savings movement has
given me an idea of how you have ac-
complished this and / want to con-
gratulate you and to express the wish
that very many more people might
take the same particular interest that
you have shown. If your example
could be followed by all our people
who are able to do it, our country's
economic problems would not long
await satisfactory solution.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Warren G. Harding.
Miss A. Louise Larson,
435 Andrus Building,
Minneapolis, MINI.
The letter was signed in bold black
ink. Miss Larson says she will treas
ure the document to her dying day and
that it will become an heirloom in her
family.
When the letter arrived" said Miss
Larson, 4 gave cry-that is putting
It conservativelyof joy. Girls from
the other offices came running in and:
soon we had q good imitation Of near
riot. Naturally, / think it the most
wonderful letter that ever came thru
the mails"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

The Easter cantata, Life Everlast-
ing. by Petrie was sung by the choral
society at the Armory, Sunday after
noon to very large audience. Ac-
compartments were played by the
Community Orchestra, with Miss
Maude Peterson at the Piano and Geo
Bittrich conducting. Solos were sung
by Mrs. O'Meara, Mrs. G. L. Grapr
and DR.. G.. L. Grapp. Both choruses
and solos were well sung, the music
was greatly enjoyed by the audience
This IS the second program given by
the Choral Society which was organic
ed last fall and it is probable that 9TH
er programs viii be given later n the
season.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Wife InheritS
Large Fortune
MRS. GRACE WILTSHIRE DRAKE
HEIRESS TO HUSBANDS
LARGE ESTATE.

Mrs. Luther Drake, who was for
merly Miss Grace Wiltshire of Red
wood Falls, has inherited between
$500,000 and $750,000 from the estate
of her husband Luther Drake, presi-
dent Of the Merchants National Bank
of Omaha, who died about two weeks
ago. The will was read last week
and offered for probate. A number
Of small bequests were made from
the estate but the bulk of the fortune
goes to Mrs. Drake and she is made
executrix.
Mr.. Drake was a confirmed bache-
lor of sixty-seven years when he mar
ried Miss Wiltshire in California four
years ago. Mrs. Drake and her family
left Redwood Falls for the west many
years ago and for nine years prior
to her marriage she was principal OF
the Marlborough school for girls in
Los Angeles. She and her mother
Mrs. Wiltshire, visited with Redwood
Falls friends for a few days about
three years ago.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
A Good Record.

He had no style, no fame;
His clothes were old and crude;
No garlands wreathed his name;
His ways were rough and rude;
Yet when he came to die
This tribute was his crown:
He never made a youngster cry;
He never knocked his town.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Band Gives Dance.

The Scenic City Band will give a
dance at the Armory, Friday, April
g., the dancing to be preceded by "a
short program of musical numbers by
the band. Dancing music will be
played by the New Dream Orchestra.
The proceeds of the evening will be
used to buy additional uniforms and
music for the band members.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

Mrs. H. A. Baldwin entertained a
company of ladies at a luncheon at
her home Saturday afternoon in honor
of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Ander-
son of Huntley who is guest at the
home her parents this week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

C. M. Bendixen, representative Of
Redwood County in the state legisla-
-ture visited his Redwood Falls consti-
tuents a short time Monday. Mr..
Bendixen had spent the weekend at
his home near Morgan. and was re-
turning to the capitol. He states that
the s4aw makers are extremely busy
and expect to continue so until April
21 when the session closes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
f. A. Williams
Speaks April 4
COMMERCIAL CLUB Sponsors
ADDRESS BY REPRESENTATIVE
OF u. S. TREAS. DEPARTMENT.
NO ADMISSION FEE.
SECRETARY McRAE ANNOUNCES
SPEAKER TO BE INTERESTING
AS WELL AS INSTRUCTIVE.

Bringing a timely message of con-
ditions as they affect the pocketbooks
of individuals and the nation, E. A..
Williams, representing the Ninth Dis
trict Government Savings Organiza-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

The Pythian Sisters Club will be en-
tertained Wednesday evening, March
80 at the home of Mrs. B. NJ. Wilson
The hostesses are Mrs. Robt. Whyte
and Mrs. Wilson.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

The G.. E. Mckay residence on Min
nesota Street has been purchased by
F. w. Stanton who will make his flu
ture home there.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Service Not Considered.

Mrs. Cora Grapp entertained DR..
and Mrs. G. Grapp and Mrs. Lund,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Grapp at din
|ner, Sunday.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

Albert Asal returned to Winthrop
Saturday after d week, visit with his
sister, Mrs. Ernest Henschke.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30
Lion and Mouse
to be Repeated
PLAY TO BE GIVEN HERE FRIDAY
EVENING AND AT LANDER
TON SATURDAY EVENING.

The Lion and the Mouse which was
given with such good success at the
Redwood Falls armory recently. will be
presented for the second time here Fri
day evening, April 1. This second
presentation is made at the urgent
request Of many residents of Redwood
Falls and the neighboring towns who
were unable to attend at the time of
the first performance. The produc-
tion is very excellent one and merits
the keen appreciation it has received
from those who saw it. It is given
under the auspices of the American
Legion.
Saturday evening, April 2 the cast
which consists entirely of Redwood
Falls people will play at Lamberton
where the play will be given for the
benefit of the Lamberton American
Legion Post. The cast remains un-
changed from the first presentation
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-03-30

Miss Veronica Eischen of Evan is
visiting in Redwood Falls this week.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-24

the other hand, your conservative
business man or politician is protest
ing that the colleges are hot-beds of
radicalism; that every crazy "ism" is
represented on our college faculties !;
and that if a radical demagogue
arises in the land, he is sure to numb
of college professors. Which is
right?
The teacher likes to believe that he
is on the foremost firing line. 1t is
service that demands not only train
ing but an adaptibility that training
cannot give. Things are in bad
way here" said lawyer friend earn
estly. These boys are talking about
things they don't know anything
about! Can't you stop them !?
They're playing with fire. / hear
some of them actually call themselves
bolsheviki or something as bad!"
"No, Counsellor, l can't stop them.
When you and were in college, some
of these things were undreamed OF
and so we played with such fire as we
had Didn't you as a junior dare to
call yourself an atheist? And some
of it wasn't intellectual fire! Couldn't
your teachers have taken it away from
you, somehow
Its not the same thing. You're
evidently getting tarred yourself. |
wish I.could talk to 'em."
Often and often have | heard him
and his kind talk to them. With the
benevolent manner of an old-fashion-
ed Sunday school superintendent, he
doles out readymade formulas, and
immature youth Tolls in its seat listen
ing appraisingly. Afterward all the
judgment one can win from some
young commentator who is as yet
lamentably savage but confoundingly
clear eyed, is, give heard all that.
Why did he leave out the real reasons,
the poor fish" C'est la guerre, Coun-
sellor. You cannot fight with poor
ammunition, or unprepared.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-24
Clouds Don't Burst.

Can a cloud burst?
If cloud has an excessive supply
of moisture will it blow up like an
automobile tire with too much air?
u. G. Purssell, meteorologist, an
swered this question emphatically in
the negative last night when asked
about the reports of a cloudburst at
Mandan, N. D.
"Cloudburst is purely a popular
term used to denote excessive down.
pour of rain," Mr.. Purssell explained.
"Meteorologically speaking cloud
can never burst.
"a copious rainfall such as two
inches an hour is popularity known as
cloudburst. They occur in the
mountains occasionally and are often
fatal to those caught in guilches with
no chance of escape.
sThe explanation is that excessive
amounts Of rain have been carried
upward or merely sustained and kept
from falling by the ascending air cur
rents until a large amount has been
accumulated aloft when by some
weakening or breaking up Of the as
cending currents the whole or part Of
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-24
The Dream Is Faded.
Eden Small in Chicago News.

Eden Small IN Chicago News.
We met downtown near a busy
corner. had known him in college
an earnest, hard working youth from
an insignificant interior town, filed
with determination and ambition. He
was going to the city after he finished
college, he declared in the old days,
and carve out real career for him
self. And | believed he would do it.
After commencement we met at
long intervals, by accident, when I
happened to be in the metropolis, and
our ways crossed for moment. But
we retained friendly memories of each
other despite our separation. I re-
ceived announcement cards for his
marriage, and six months later ran
across him, as | say.
I'm trying to save enough money
to get out of the city," he said when
l asked of his affairs.
Whats wrong?"
"Nothing-yet, he answered
Things have come steadily better
with me and promise mighty well.
But, to tell the truth, Pm afraid.
Oh, you may smile, but it's the truth.
Not afraid of failure; | might better
say, afraid of success. Afraid that
being drawn into this endless money
chase, I'll become like the money wor-
shippers | see around me. Afraid that
grabbing dollar I'll forget all the
other worth while things in the world.
| Afraid that with little good fortune
in my work, I'll let my horizon be
cramped and narrowed and made a
mere blind struggle for wealth.
IN
egg, and then-me for the real world
away from here. A little home in the
country, a simple but happy life with
my family and my old ideals-content-
ment and love and all that"
Less than year later / heard that
he had been left snug little pile of
money from relative, and felt glad
for the. dream Of genuine living. And
then, still year, and met him again
this morning-on the busy street.
"Hello!" / cried. "Where did you
build that little cottage of love and
simple contentment, Joe? / want to
sample that brand of peace and hap
piness when get near your cozy
nest"
| But he had forgotten his dream,
and there is no simple country home,
no refuge from the city's money mad
mess, no sanatorium for strained ideals
and idyls. His legacy, instead of
freeing him from the babel of bust
ness, only shackled him to it. It
opened the way to make little more
profit, and that showed chance to in
crease the hoard. He couldn't bring
himself to let the new found opport-
unities slide, and somehow the day
for cutting loose never came.
"She's WE'LL" he answered my later
question. 1--WE been so busy don't
have much time for home or going
around with her. Too many things |
have to watch. But she doesn't COM
plain much. I want her to go to the
shore or the country for rest, but
she won't go alone and I can't get
away. But I'm doing fine in bust
ness way"
And / erected a little imaginary
mausoleum for fairy vision that was
too air and sweet to survive the
worlds hard contact.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-08-24

views. Instances have received wide
publicity and it has been good for the
health Of higher education. But two
or three facts deserve emphasis here,
even in connection with these in
stances. Pressure was brought to
bear not on what teachers thought or
said, but upon what they arbitrarily
not by fellow teachers, but by certain
business interests represented ii the