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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05
THE GOOD OLD DAYS.

~ E ARE apt to speak wlstfully and wish
M fully Of the 'good old days." we often
w hear individuals remark what was good
enough for my father is good enough for me-"
But, as we read the following paragraph by Or
vile H. Plat we were moved to wonder whether
such expressions are sincere picturing OF our
real sentiments-if we, any of us would go back
If we could from the present day Injuries which
we have grown to look upon as mere conveniences
to the stern measures living called for in Mr.
Platt's boyhood.
II am not a very old man, but recollection car
ries me back fifty years, when there was no
railroad, no coal used, no steam power used; no
woollen factories except of the rudest sort; no
telegraph in Connecticut. Possibly there were one
hundred tons of coal consumed in the state annual
w. It is possible that there was the rude begin
ming of manufacturing establishments in which
steam was the motive powers ;. but: pEaeetl.caty
= "a were none of these: improvements iii Cbn.
sfcst. The people were rural and agricnltura,
~ fex sliops, water furnishing motive power,
sre altered ip and. down the streams Of the
Ut almost the entire population were en-
5000 III agriculture. It was time when the
ahrake and the hetchel prepared the flax
as raised within her borders, when hand
and the hand-loom prepared it for use.
goes back and takes in the days of my
hood, when wool was carded by hand,
it was spun and woven by the mothers
xhters, when it was then taken to the
iii and when the tailoress came and in
L hold cut and made the cloth into gar
- =! = the use Of the family. # was the day
81 the Village shoemaker, the day Of the grist-
mill. the day of the stage coach, the day Of the
million. There were no carpets; no piano; few
books: hand sewing only; hand knitting; the tai
law candle: the unwarmed, unlighted church; the
schoolhouse with its hard. rough benches, and the
slow post route, the mail once week; weekly
paper only. II was weeks journey from Con-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

Dancing is to be permitted at the Mankato high
school after the close Of school every Friday at
ternoon, and evening parties will be given occa-
sionally. This was decided upon last week at a
meeting Of the Parent Teachers association, be-
ing the sense of the gathering that it is better
to have young people dance III homes or at the
high school, than at public dances. The dancing
question is receiving considerable attention in st
Peter at the present time, and the Herald feels
free to say that it regards the solution adopted
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

A kick that would make mules look wan and
weak should be the answer of the people to the
proposed plan to have the Babcock road system
handled by commission of five unpaid men, AS
rule men who work for nothing are worth al
most that much. A better plan would be to en-
gage an executive at $4,000 more year and
see to it that he is big enough to earn his salary
Baudette Region.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

.:.Priees are lowering normally, all are agreed.
But they won't go down to pre-war figures for
a great many years, if ever. And the man and
woman who won't buy shoes and clothes and 9TH
er necessities until the prices sink to prewar fl
cures will have to emigrate to where clothes and
food and other necessaries are not needed. Such
a person is only doing his best to bring on a
panic and bad times for himself-Chisholm Tri-
bune- Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

There is suspicion, rapidly growing stronger,
that the enemies Of the Eighteenth Amendment
are the real promoters OF the agitation Tor the
Sunday bue-laws. For that reason prominent
members of the clergy and other advocates OF this
amendment are holding aloof from the radicalism
of these proposed laws, realizing that nothing SO
readily kills a reform as too much reforming.
Should these laws become effective in their pres
ent drastic nature, nothing is more likely than
that public sentiment would right-about face,
carrying the Prohibition Amendment with the
other laws into the depths of oblivion.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

The dilemma of the small boy who wanted to
eat his cake and have it too was hardly less per-
picking than the problem of the persons who are
anxious to have reduction in the cost OF living
and at the same time maintain the wage standard
and the prices of things which they may have to
sell-Exchange.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

The budget which will be presented to the next
legislators, for the three coming years, totals
thirty-nine million dollars, Minnesota don't take
no back seat for nobody nohow in this matter OF
spending.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

If you cannot be optimistic, be as optimistic
as you can. That will help whole lot. Don't be
a crouch and chronic Pathfinder. It don't
cost as much to wear smile as it does a frown-
and smile helps make the world look brighter al
ways. Nothing is lost by being cheerful. Try it
Free Press.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05
THE REDWOOD GAZETTE REDWOOD FALLS, MINNESOTA

by the Mankato association as a sane and sensl--
BILE one. Young people are quite likely to want to
Dance and it is in every way desirable that their
dancing be done under proper restrictions and
regulations-St. Peter Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

considerable number of banks over the state
have increased their interest rate charged on
money loaned out When, in order to avert pan
les and give some measure of relief to the money
stringency, the banks are forced to borrow mon
ey Of the federal banks, it becomes necessary for
them to increase their rates of interest. A de-
cade ago the country could not have passed
through the present period of rapidly declining
without strings of bank failures. 1t has only
been about fifteen years since that restless time
when bank would not permit depositor to check
out all his money, and checks on outside banks
would be accepted "for collection only" The
public can thank the banks that the situation is
no worse in fact the only criticism that could be
offered is that they didn't put the brakes on little
sooner-Lake Crystal Union.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

Sometimes it is right hard to tell, whether
man is a "quitter" or whether he is merely wise
enough to have learned from experience. So let
us not be hasty in judgment.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

When people want to interest distant friends
in their home town they send away copies OF the
local newspaper. When anyone wants to know
what kind of place distant town is ne sends
for copy of the local newspaper. When the
merchants are full Of courage and advertise free
.ly an impression is created among the many peo-
pie outside the town who see the paper that this
is an exceedingly bright and wide-awake business
town. If, at times, the merchants let up little
on their advertising the town does not look SO
good to outsiders Your paper, then, is the rep
resentative-the spokesman-for your commune
ity. AS your publication appears to those outside
your immediate locality, so must your town ap-
pear to them Editorials and items OF news all
have their place, but the stranger to your town
will closely follow the advertisements carried IN
your paper, for by this means he judges the char
acter and extent of the business of the community
Exchange.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

It isn't sentiment those children in Europe need
1t is humanity, expressed by the dollar sign.
Hoover has said so-and he went to Europe to
find out!
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

necticut to Washington; six weeks journey from
Connecticut to Ohio Five thousand dollars IN
those DAYS was a competence and $4,000 was
fortune"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

We don't mind being stared out of countenance
by the person with eyes which "see right through
one"-what we mind is having said person look
as though he weren't seeing anything
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05

To our mind there is only one person more
pathetic these days than the fellow with the hard
luck story-and the other one is the banker who
has to listen to the story.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05
SMALL TOWN TALK

Isn't it true that the thing which looms large
as sacrifice today looms just as large as a
privilege tomorrow?
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1921-01-05
THE PRIMARY LAW.

. HERE are several things that Mr.. General
Public is asking the on-coming legislators
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
1. C.. C.. authority Fought
In Court BY T,Uo States

WASHINGTON. Dec. 3.-The states
Of Texas and North Dakota filed in the
Supreme Court to-day briefs question
ing the authority Of the Interstate
Commerce Commission to regulate rail-
road rates, fares and charges on traffic
within its borders.
, The Texas brief declared all rail
roads in the state, with the exception
of one, are operated under charters and
with valuable grants of right of way
from the state, which expressly pro
vide that the laws of the state be ac-
cepted as part o. the charter and
have binding force upon the carriers;
that the cost of constructing and oper-
ating railroads in the state were ma
terially less than elsewhere. in the
Western freight group and that accord
ingly rates, fares and charges in the
state should not be based on the valu-
alton of railroads in that group; and
that the state without its consent could
not be made party before the Inter
state Commerce Commission or in the
lower courts in justiciable questions
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
the tariffs on the agricultural products
may be left to adjudication In that pro-
Icccding,
Roads Capitalize Public
Interest, " ars,e Charges
Closes Testimony Before Con-
gressn,en With an Aitacs
on "EcOnomic ExplOitatiOn''

| From The Trioume's yashsanton Bureau
WASHINGTON, Dec. s3.After giving
! testimony ola the railroad question rs
representative Of the employees for ten
! days and presenting mass of material
which rarely has been exceeded In a
Congressional hearing, Dr.. Frank j.
| Warne concluded to-day.
| DR.. Warne said there was crisis
| in the national life OF the American
| people as regards the railroads. ne
charged the public interest in tho rail-
! roads had been capitalized for private
! benefit.
much Of the public interest in the
railroads has been automatically and
arbitrarily capitalized by the financial
interests in control Of the roads tor
the benefit Of private groups and indi..
viduais. These now exercise ssquatter'
sovereignty over property belonging
to the people and which was never
surrendered by them. In brief, the
greater part Of the interest Of the
public in the railroads, which was re-
tanned by it even in the charter grants
to the roads, has been taken from it
| by the various methods of economic
exploitation and is to-day legalized' as
private property"
/ DR.. Wnrnc continued:
i There IS unQueStionanly Crisis IN
| the national life of the American
people as regards their railroads.
crisis not. alone for the corporate
stockholders and the financial manipu-
J lators Of the intercorporate system
upon which our railroads rest. The
crisis is the demand of railway inter
ests and of flnanciers controlling them
! that instrumentalities of government
of the American people shall legalize
! their fraudulent and highly Undated
property investment and capital obliga-
tions accounts, and that the govern
ment shall make effective sufficiently
| high freight and passenger rates so
| as to pay return on these values"
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
Accepts
Roads Offer
OF 10 r. c. Cut
Proposal TO Reduce Treigh,
hates ON Products of
Farm, Excepting New
England, Is Approved
Change on Short Notice
New Schedule Is To Be
TIE d Out for Six
Months as Experiment

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3s--voluntary
railroad proposals for Inauguration of
10 per cent decrease in freight rates
on practically all farm, range and
orchard products in tbs United States,
outside Of New England, were accepted
to-day by the Interstate Commerce
Commission. Orders were issued al
lowing the railroads to disregard ali
usual restrictions in making up the
new rate schedules as we'll as such vio-
iations Of the long-and- -short-haul
clause of the interstate commerce act
as might be brougk. about by percent
age reductions. The orders permit the
rates to be put into effect on one days
notice "on as early date and in as in
expensive a manner as possible" for a
six-month experimental period.
At the same time the commission
left standing it's order of October 20,
requiring an approximate 1914 per cent
rate decrease in grain, grain products
and hay throughout the entire trans
Mississippi district, which the rail-
roads were later instructed to put into
effect by December 81.
The railroad executives in applying
TO the commission last week suggested
that the general 10 per cent decrease
on agricultural products which they
contemplated should apply to the
Western grains and hay as we'll as
the other commodities, become sub
stitute for the 1914 per cent.
No mention of this point in the rail-
road procedure was made by the COM
mission to-day, eXcept that grain. grain
products and hay in Western territory
were omitted from the permissory or
ders accepting the general decrease.
Reductions In New England territory,
where the financial status of carriers
is held not to- justify full 10 per
cent decrease, also were contemplated
IN the voluntary application last week,
and in the commissions orders to-day
the roads concerned were given permis-
sion to make such decreases as they
found possible defective after a five
day notice period"
While the commission swept away all
administrative barriers to the 10 per
cent decrease it was pointed out that
further steps would have to be taken
by the railroad arrangements before
the lower rate basis actually comes into
effect. The commissions failure to
consider the 10 per cent decrease on
grains and hay as substitute for the
greater reduction it previously had or
dered, it was said. might bring about
proceedings and conferences.
At the same time the commission in
vestigation into the reasonableness Of
the general level of transportation
rates in the United States will begin
next week, and IL the railroads are dis
posed to withdraw their voluntary offer
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04

Hosiery Department
offers many opportunities for selecting
practical Christmas gifts; including
Wornen's Hosiery
Silk, with lisle tops and soles; black,
white and cogors. per pair S1.zg. ESQ
All silk; black, white and colors,
per pair S2,95 & $50
All silk, with openworl< irastep or
clocks; black, white, gray and African
brown per pair $3.50
(Siak hose priced above $500
is subject to taxi
Ribbed wool hose, i'm tine fashionable
effects per pair SIPS & $50
Mems EHatf=E1ose
Tin black, white and coaors)
Silk, with aisae tops and soles.
per pair S1.1O
Silk, with isle soles, per pair 2.2g
All silk per pair 1.65 s. 3.2g
(Silk faalf=hose priced above S1OO
Is subject to taxl
Also
Wool Half=hose, heather mixtures,
per pair S1.25
Imported Wooi Half hose, novelty
effects per pair Sf.5O
Derby Ribbed Wool Half hose, plain
colors per pair S2.2g
(First Floor
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04

failed to reach an agreement ut q
meeting held yesterday with Commis-
sioner Edward j. O'Malley, Of the De-
partment of Public Markets. AN at
tempt was made to lower the price Of
jewish bread and to change the regula-
tions affecting working conditions and
wages Of bakers.
A representative Of the five bakers
and confectioners' unions said, after
the meeting, that the unions would not
recognize the Master Bskcrs' Associa-
tion and particularly would not enter
into any negotiations with it's represen-
tstivc. The unions, he said, had con-
tracts, valid until next May, with the
individual bakers, and until that time
at least there was no necessity for
negotiations affecting the working con-
ditions, hours of labor or pay of bak-
ers of Jewish bread
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04

which car, only be determined BY tho
Supreme Court OF the United States.
The North Dakota brief contends that
illegal because the c0inmission dssecs-
ed blanket increases which operated to
deprive the ststes Of power to regulate
commerce within their borders. TIE
commission also was held to have aB-
sumed jurisdiction over state rates and
to have Increased them without exanl-
ination Of each, rate involved.
Tho Wisconsin sscases In which the
North Dakota brief Was faled challenges
senger fares within states.
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
Jewisl, Bakery Truce Fails

Representatives Of the five uuions Of
bakery and confectionery workers and
the master bakers of Jewish bread
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
From $500 to 1000

Tapestry FoonsooIs
(m.hos.ny-anish frane)
Cut Glass A,omizers
Leather Music Cases
C.ndlesticks (mahos.ny. slas or brsss)
Infants Silk AfJaans
Misses Silk Breakfast Costs
Girls Rain Capes
Men's Siiver-timmed Walking Stick.
Brass Cigarette Boxes
Hip Books; pia.seal. eoid-niaAn.ed
Travelling Pillows
Blanket Robes
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
From $1O. 90 to 25. 90

Tapestry Se.sfs tor table or pisne)
Leather Utility Boxes (decorsscd)
Silk Psjsmss (for men or wonen)
Sterling Silver Don-bon Dishes
Oves-nishs Bag
Mahogany Serving Trays
Wrist Watches (s,crlins silver or
sold-6lled); with ribbon brscele,
Bronze Bwh
Suit Cases
Bill Folds, sold-mounted
Motor Luncheon Cases, fitted
All-wool Blankets (pair)
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
HOLIDAY GIFT SUGGESTIONS
At $500 or less

1MN oVcveVVF VJA 1889
.M'omen's Short Gloves
(cape. mocha or kd)
Boudois Caps
Boudoir Slippers
Shoe Buckles
MEMS Silk Scarf.
Mems HaIf-hose (silk OF xool)
Auto-strop Razors
Waving Irons
Lingerie Collar-and- Cuff Sets
Evening Scarfs
Silkoline Comfortable,
Marie Antoineste Lace Curtains (psir)
New-York tribune., 1921-12-04
For Monday

F'UE WEUITW&y
A Special Purchase of
Metal Girdles
all in handsome and extremely fash
ionable designs (some of Them adorned
with cofored stones), will be
exceptionally low-priced at
$3.50
War Revenue tax additional
(First Floor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-15
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RY.

Arrive Leaves
1859 am Columbus-Chgo 3:40 am
1928 pm Albany-Montg'y. STA am
1925 pm Macon-Atlanta 6:37 am
*7l5 am Columbus &c $50 am
1852 pm Albany-Montg'y 2:15 pm
216 pm Macon-Atlanta 1852 pm
|Nll:O0 am Columbus 70 80 pm
1000 am Columbus 1890 pm
6:37 am Albany 7:25 pm
5l4 am Macon-Atlanta 1898 pm
3:4O am Albany-Jaxville 1859 pm
2:58 am Albany-Jaxville 12:41 am
l2:4l am Chgo, st. L. Alta 2;59 am
~ Daily; Cd Sunday.
SEABOARD AIR LINE
Arrives Leaves
SAB pm Richland-Cols 1000 am
$40 pm COrdele-Savh. 1891 pm
IL ~ pm Richland-Montg'y- $40 pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-15

Phone West End Mar
ket for Hens and Turk
evs, alive and dressed.
| All kinds of fresh and
cured meats. Ask tor
cash prices. Phone II.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-11-15
RAILROAD SCHEDULES.
Central Time.)

Central Time.)
Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains. Americas, Ga.
The following schedule figures
published as information and not
guaranteed:
Evening star., 1921-03-15
White Turkish
Bath Towels
45c

Just so dozen of these unusually
good quality, soft and absorbent
Turkish Towels, with red and blue
borders 60 on sale at this special
price, 45c each, or $500 dozen
and you'll want dozen when you
see them!
First Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
NOTIONS

Everyday needfuls for your
sewingbasket-s specially priced.
Mercerized Darning Cotton, all
colors. Spool, SC.
Silk Seam Binding. black and
white, 5A ligne. Piece, 19c.
Featherstitch Braid, white and
colored, 3-yard piece, Sc.
Warren's GirdeIin. in straight
and curved cambric, ~ and 2
inches wide. Yard, 16c.
Chicago Featherboning, black
and white. 3 yards. z5c.
Clifton Safety Pins. Sizes 90 to
3, with protected backs. 2 cards
for 13c.
CIark's ONT. Darning Cotton,
black, white. brown Spool, &c.
First FIoor-LansburEh 4 Brother.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
lO.Kt. Solid Gold
Lingerie Clasps, special
$l.5O

Every woman appreciates these
necessary little pins, that hold
shoulder straps in place. Plain or
engraved designs.
First FlOor-Lansburxh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Boys Serge Knicker-
booker Trousers
Pair $l.69

It's hard to believe that trousers
OF this quality can be sold for so
low a price. They are made of
all-wool serge, lined throughout,
belt loops, strong pocketing, all
seams taped, two side, hip and
watch pockets and finished with
patent governor" fasteners and
bottom belt at knees.
Fifth F1oOr-Lansbursh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Genuine Cow Hide
Boston Bags
S2.85

Because we bought them for
less than their real worth, we
are able to offer them as a
super-value.
Made of genuine COW hide,
nicely lined and fitted with in
ner pocket.
First Floor-Lansburgh 4 Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15

With navy blue seasons popular color this offering
French serge, price, will be with inne
response width aoo quality and harac
this fabric commend to attention.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Real Filet Collar
and Cuff Sets
$2.89
'am Lace V%estees
89c

To wear with coats, sweaters or
frocks. Made of tucked or lace
trimmed nets, and copying much
higher-priced vestees.
First Floor-Lansburgh r. Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Satin Marseilles
Bed Sets, Special
$6.65

Sets that dress your bed beau-
tifully. Fine quality Satin Mar
seilles Spreads. with cut-out or
plain corners, scalloped edges, and
Bolster piece to match. A won
derful value at the sale price.
Fourth FloOr-Lansburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Madeira Lunch Cloths
Specially Priced,

Beautifully handmade and hand en-
broidered. Every thread pure linen. Ex-
ceptionai at the Wednesday pricing.
First F1oor-LansburEh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
annual Ne,U Building Sale
WOmen's Silk Stockings
n: !: s'::: ;:::':: ::':: ::: an. 95c
out sizes, pair,
Black only,
in regular and
out sizes, pair,

Were these absolutely perfect, they'd sell at great
deal than the price asking for them But the
factory classes them "substandards because of
tring rreguarity of weave, unharmfu to and ap
pearance, bought them to sell this much lower
than usual price. All properly full fashioned and made
with mercerized Isle soles toes heels and garter tops
FrstFI Ioor-L Brothe
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Black and Iridescent
All.over, yard
$40

Black and Iridescent All-over,
in very closely spangled sequin
designs. Much used for bodices,
vests and panels on evening
frocks.
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Easter Hair Ribbons
Special
Csc Yard

All sorts of pretty plaids. stripes
and plain moire ribbons, in colors
to match the new gingham school
frocks, and the dressy ones for
party wear.
First Floor-Lansburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Sequin and
Bead Bands, yard
$2.95

Exquisite designs in black or
colored sequin, and beaded pat
terms in the popular 4-inch width.
First Floor-Lansburgh & Brother
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Mohair Sicilian
Yard, 89c

A reversible fabric, in navy blue, seal
and Cuban brown, gray and black; SO
inches wide. A very serviceable MA
terial for separate skirts and motor
coats as it is dustproof.
Il
Evening star., 1921-03-15
Entirely New, But That Don't
Keep Us from Marking Them Special
Light Fawn Strap Slippers
$3.50

Something new-thats what miady is looking for
today, and here is degree, one and
strap fawn slippers the twostrap has French
heels the onestrap Baby Louis heels Brooklyn made
and some value, at $3.50.
Floor & Brother.