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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
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CEDAR LAKE
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Mis- Mary Pope called on Reva
Drinker Monday.
Adam Orth transacted business In
Melrose Saturday.
Mrs. I. L. Drinker called at the
Pope home Friady.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Baily called at
the Belts home Sunday.
Miss Grace Orth spent Tuesday
evening at the Ilgen home.
Miss Anna Orth spent Tuesday eve
ming at the Gallenbeck home.
Mr.. and Mrs. William ROLAND Wis
tied at the Grams home Sunday.
Misses Anna, Grace and Mable Orth
spent the week end at the Ebben
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tank visited
at the Albert Gamradt home Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gamradt and
family visited at the Quade home
Sunday.
Mrs. VanHavermeadt called at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Klein,
Jr., Sunday.
Peter Grams of Cold Springs Wis
tied at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Grams last Sunday.
Theodore Peters of Elrosa, who has
been employed at the Or tn home re-
turned to his home last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Nathe entertain.
ed at a dancing party last Thursday
evening number of young people of
this vicinity.
Mrs. Carl Steur. who has spent the
past few weeks visiting in Iowa, re-
turned to her home Saturday eve,
ming.
A large number of people from this
vicinity attended the big dinner and
supper given at Ward Springs Sun
day.
Mrs. Paul Domke left Monday
evening for Pipestone where will
spend few days with relatives and
friends.
Gregor Lentz who has been en-
ployed the Lentz' home the past
week rturned to his home in Little
Falls Monday.
Nick Ortiz who has been staying at
he Adam Orth home the past year
eft for Minneapolis Monday where
he will spend the winter.
Last Tuesday evening a large
lumber of friends and relatives were !
delightfully."- entertained at wedding
lance at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
{. Pfieiffer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
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Special Meeting

0RCNA0I 1vACCShAS
Special Meeting of the Commission
October II, 1922, with all Commits
sioners present.
The purpose Of the meeting was
stated by the president to be the con-
sideration of estimates of the vari-
GUS branches of the Waterworks and
Street Lighting improvement work.
By separate motion duly made and
seconded for each estimate, the fol-
lowing estimates were allowed and
ordered paid:
Anton Nelson, concrete reservoir,
third monthly estimate, $4,000; j
F. Coyle, tubular wells, third month
ly estimate, $354.46; D. A. Pang-
burn. pump station, third monthly es-
innate, $935.00; G. Hillerud & Co.
ornamental lighting system, first
monthly estimate, $684.43.
By motion duly made and carrie
the second monthly estimate of l..
Goldstein, pipe distribution system
amounting to $2504.27 was allowed,
but the motion specified that pay
ment Of said second monthly estimass
be withheld until evidence be obtained
that claims against the contractor,
which amounted to more than the
estimate, were paid.
It was duly moved and carried that
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23

L. Goldstein, appeared at the meet
ing. After a full discussion of the
status of the Goldstein contract, and
with the consent of Mr.. Balsley, it
was moved and carried that the Com
mission pay claims for labor and ma
terial as agreed upon by order of Mr..
Goldstein, said items to be deducted
from Mr.. Goldstein's second and third
monthly estimates, and that the bal
ance be paid over to the order of Mr..
Goldstein and the Bonding Company,
jointly.
Adjourned.
Victor T. Conklin.
Secretary.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23

that the monthly estimate of l.. Gold
stein be approved, but that the total
balance be withheld for payment OF
claims against the contractor, unit
evidence be obtained that the bills
were paid.
The meeting then adjourned until
9 p. m.
Adjourned Meeting
Victor T. Conklin,
Secretary.
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Adjourned meeting p. m. Nov. 9,
1922. R. A. Balsley, attorney in fac
for the Hartford Accident and Indem-
nifty Company, surety on the bond of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23

J. E. Bonner be paid the sum of $500
for services as resident engineer, said
sum to be deducted from payments to
the consulting engineer.
Adjournment.
Victor T. Conklin,
Secretary.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
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LYMAN PRAIRIE

Mrs George Whitney has been quite
sick the past week.
G. E. Beidleman hauled wood from
Grove Lake last Monday.
Rev. and Mrs. Maddox called at
M. D. Cowlthorp's last Sunday.
lila Smith missed school the first OF
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
COUNTRY NEWS
items from Live Correspondents
of the Rural District
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MCCORMICK LAKE

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Mrs. Rothrock called at Botz' Mon
day.
Parnell Morck visited at Iwinsh's
Sunday.
Mrs. Leo Traeger called at Knapp's
Wednesday.
Elva Rothrock spent Sunday with
Nadine Gibson.
Joe Determan and Bernard called at
Wilcox's Sunday.
Miss Vera Davenport spent Sunday
evening at Botz.'
Mrs. Serley spent Wednesday night
with Mrs. Leo Traeger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thorval Hansen visit
ed at Vessels Sunday
Mrs. Joe Determan visited at
VOLTS Sunday afternoon.
Henry Fuller was business caller
at Tanks Friday evening.
Mrs. Harry Knapp called on Mrs.
Otte Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Iwinski spent Thurs
day evening at Grundman's.
Mrs. Sereley spent Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. Determan.
Miss Teasel Kennedy spent Satur-
day and Sunday at home.
Parnell Morck took dinner at
Grundman's week ago Sunday.
Chas Kortan is building new ma
chine shed. Mr.. Gibson is assisting
him.
Mrs. Knapp attended a luncheon at
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
Originated In America.

The familiar expression fused up"
for being tired or exhausted, origi-
mated In America. The first known use
Of the phrase, in print, occurs in Sam
Sticks Human Nature" page 1872.
"Well, being out, night arter night,
she got kinder used up."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
Gothic.

Gothic ordinarily was term Of re-
proach given to style of architecture
by the renaissance architects of the
Sixteenth century. It was popular
with some from the time it began
about the Ninth century. and was
spoken of as the pointed style.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23
Regular Meeting

Regular meeting of the Commission
November 6, 1922 with all Commits
sioners present.
Minutes of the previous meetings
read and approved. The following
bills were allowed, and by motion
made and carried, ordered paid:
Light & Power Fund
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1922-11-23

The monthly reports of the Secre-
tary and Superintendent were read
and ordered filed. Adjournment.
Victor T. Conklin,
Secretary
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
7 anlac Put Hin,
!: Back on Job,
Says Davis

I've never been much Of a hand al
praising medicines. but can certainly
say something good for Tanlac," said
Geo. Davis, 40 Naglee St., San Fran.
cisco, Calf.
Il had bad case Of ptomaIne poi.
soning and 1t came pretty near laying
me out altogether. For three months
l was In an awful condition and suf.
fering constantly from diarrhea. / hr.
came weak all over and was going
from bad to worse tried everything
l knew of, but 1t was beginning to lool,
like nothing would ever reach my case,
"Then. n friend of mine recon-.
mended Tanlac to me. Ard it's q fact,
four bottle have made n :'ean sweep
OF my troubles and built me up to
where I feel like a new mnn. I am
working every day now and when It
comes to recommending Tanlac I can't
put 1t too strong"
Tanlac Ia sold by all good druggists.
advertisement.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
IN Makes Old Waists Like New
POISONED GLUE FOR BIBLES
Particular Protection Necessary for
Books Intended for Circulation In
the Gilbert Islands.

Not only must Bibles be attractively
bound and well printed. but some Of
them must he perfumed. peppered and
poisoned as well. Bibles going to the
Gilbert islands contain in the binding
glue and the paste which fasten the
cover mixture of oil OF cloves. cay
enne pepper and corrosive sublimnte.
This is to ward of II certain worm,
peculiar to these islands. which de-
strOys the bindings of books. Twelve
hundred such Bibles have been sent
recently by the United States Bible So
ciety on their 1J.OOOmile journey 10
Ocean island by way of Sydney. Aus
tralia. ltev. ID. Hiram bingham, the
famous missionary translator, gave his
life to the preparation of the Bible in
the Gilbertese language.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
sALLIE's ADVICE WAS GOOD
Peklnese Dog Was Due for Rude
Awakening IL He Went Too Far
With That Cat.

As a present to their first baby Map.
Henry Vaughn and Mrs. Vaughn,
who moved to New York from Spar
tanburg, S. c., were given fancy
bred Pekinese dog. They moved out
to the country for the summer, and
sent for Sallie, the old negro cook, to
come up and look after the baby and
Ming Toy, the dog.
Ming Toy had never seen a cat be-
fore. So. when big tOmcat came to
the back porch Ming Toy, in the
strongest bark he knew, promptly
bayed the cat. showing great bravery
for such Il fOolish-looking dog. Sallie
looked out the back door.
"Ming Toy" she advised, "lemme
tell you sump'n. You'd better quit
yore projerkin' wild dat tomcat Fust
thing you know, at cats gwine to git
mad and at amt gwine to be no place
for no dog laik you. Ef'n at ole cat
gifts started he's gwine turn you ever
way-but loose Saturday Evening
Post.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
"JUST J0FFRE"-THAT'S ALL
Evidently Great French Soldier 10
Also Gifted With a Certain
Sense Of Humor.

Lord Curzon, the British foreign
secretary. arriving in Paris, found the
passenger elevator ut the Quai d Orsay
station out of order and cheerfully
adopted the suggestion of the station
master that he might use the freight
elevator. Just ns the elevator boy
was slanming the gates shut, there
came rushing toward the lift thick
set, elderly man. breathing heavily.
He made as If to enter the elevator.
but the attendants waved him on.
Il am just as heavy and as old as
your lone passenger" the man de-
clnred. ''why slould-you refuse to take
me up?"
because this is Lord Curzon," re-
sponded the railroad man impress
sively.
"Oh, well, that's all right" replied
the stranger, making for the stairs,
"Im only Joifre.'
He was given lift.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
The Clock,

Boss No. told Smith never to watch
the clock. So Smith came in half an
hour late and was fired.
Boss No. told Smith that he must
watch the clock, so Smith quit prompt
ly ut quitting time and lost an increase
In pay.
Boss No. 3 left 1t to Smith. who
watched the clock carefully in the
morning and ignored it ut night, so he
became slave"
Finally Smith chucked the clock out
In the alley and was elected president
of the company.-ltichmon Times.
Dispatch.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
Somewhat Novel Request.

mother, recently spent II night with
one of his nunts. At bedtime. auntie
and uncle clpe in to hear how Joe
was progressing with his prayers.
Mother was proud of his pious efforts
and glad to exhibit him. but much to
her embarrassment, instead of asking
for "our daily bread" he said. Give
us this day our daily papers"
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
|eeks House Of Ward Ruler.

Pso.-A bomb explosion jolted
an william Il. O'TOoIe and his
from bed and damaged their
fe in West Garfield boulevard.
ferman said he was unable to
cause for the attack, al
the police supposition was that
PIE political animus may have
fhind 1t. A meeting of ward
; was held at the alderman's
ecently.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
II Clerks Are Sentenced.

il Bluffs. lOwa.-Eteven of the
Pur railway mail clerks who
guilty to larceny from the
IN connection with alleged
|'e tl'eiis from the Union
mall terminal here were SEN
py Federal Judge Nj. j. Wade
Pns terms in both federal and
email institutions. Twenty-Five
we're placed on probation until
. Term of court, when they
p'h't to the court a written re.
VI TWO dIsInterested persons as
conduct In the intermln.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
World Armies Reduced,

-The armies Of the van.
IN the World War have been
10 100000 men for Germany,
(o"o each for Austria-Hungury
'safia, according to the news
u Epoca, which has collected
F. On the military strength of
countries in Europe from Of
purces.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
MhzaMszZ,
kMATlON DEPARTMENT
ado River Commission Sets,

|ado River Commission Sets.
Fe, N. M.-The first session
Colorado river commission,
ecretary Of Commerce Hoover
Pc, got under way here with
es In attendance representing
the seven western states IN.
In the controversy over the dis
% Of the waters of the Colorado
The conference was being held
pops Lodge, four miles from
Fe.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
. imprisonment Of. Leader.

Imprisonment Of Leader.
'uz, Mexico.-Workers belong
L. Maritime League were on
IN protest against the al
awful Imprisonment of Ri
oses Magon, former Mexicun
iaer' i9 Leavenworth, prison,
: Mason. in 1917 was Sentenced
H. years for completely in u
1, ,n pot In Los AngeIss., The
nade a demonstration before
'eah consulate and presented
ior the release of Magon.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
cutieura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring In the hot suds
Of Cuticura Soap. dry and rub In Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
Ointment with tissue paper. This is
only one Of the things Cuticura will do
II Soap. Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Advertisem
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
No Time for a standstiII.

do YOU believe in the theory of evo-
lutiOnT'
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel.
"And when | see the way some of us
humans is actin up all hope is that
we continue to improve"
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
Institute Of Economics,

To undertake economic research
and to present results In untecllnical
form in pamphlets, monographs and
special reports, the Institute of Eco
nomlcs has been founded by the Car
negie corporation at Washington. 1t
is directed by DR.. Harold.G. Moulton,
formerly professor of political econ
omy Mt the University Of Chicago.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
e''er Photoed While votino.

!, 'fh'-A news photographer
upon John D. Rockefeller to
~ d picture while he depos-
'o'e IN the ballot box. But
Y photographer asked for an.
Iee, mr.. Rockefeller demurred.
''sht think I'm u REPEATER" he
lie finally submitted to a
exposure after exacting IA
!, mat The first plate would be
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16

Twill Sweep Once More.
"The long skirt seems to be coming
into favor again."
YES; and soon 1t will be sweeping
the entire country."-London Answers.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16

lnvents Furnace Control.
A French inventors governor to reg
ulate the temperature of electric fur
naces depends on the expansion Of
mercury by heat for its action.
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16
A Girls Views.

Banks are Stingy with their
money"
"Hey, grille"
"Never throw in any for good meas
ure and never hand out samples"
Cheyenne Wells record., 1922-11-16

49, - .. ~ IL, ats zns rs
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21

Now, if these young men IN thei
confinement can do so we'll, hov
much more should others, who ar,
not so situated, do? Through the eff
forts of Bishop J. H. Jones, the mem
bers of the faculty and the good peo
pie of the community, 5000 has al
ready been subscribed toward the
building fund.
Founders Day will be celebrated
this year on Friday, February Path
and if ever that day has signihed any
thing to the students, faculty and
Wilberforceans out in the world, il
should be of special interest this year.
May the same spirit that actuated the
fathers when Wlberforce suffered
loss by fire IN the early days be mani
fetsed now, and may the funds that
are so necessary for the rebuilding be
sent in at once. May Founders Day
this year prove that every Wilber-
forcean and every friend of the school
will rally to its needs. Any amounts
sent will be gratefully received and
honestly applied. Send contributions
to President J. A. Gregg. or Secretary
c. c. Jenkins and they will be ac-
knowledged and receipted.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
5abys BIG Cigar.

A traveller in South America writes
$50 far as We observed, the landlords
fOur-year-old daughter had not &C
Quired a taste for rum, but she had
already laid the foundation Of a habit
which Colombian women, at least the
rank and hle, have acquired in adj
vance Of their northern sisters. Sit
ting cross-legged on a bench chatter
Ing baby-talk, she cOntentedIy smoked
q large black cigar, around or partly
around which her tiny fOrefnger
coiled in stereotyped form. Her moth
er gave her q light and seemed I'M
felgnedly proud Of her OfSpring's &C
complishment.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
FASHION FRILLS

Skirt manufacturers drop a hint n
the stout woman in announcing that
the bOx-plaited designs are the bsz,
for a stout figure, If the skirt has a
dark hipline.
Circular earrings, usually a circle
Of jet or ebony within a larger circle
and long pendants are worn BY the
best-dressed women. Some women
wear very large ones, almost cannl.
balistic in effect.
Gay color has its greatest oppOr.
tunity in ,aning gowns for young
girls. The empire period has given
the inspiration for the youthful eve
ming dresses, making wearers look
like venerated ancestors. The skirts
are large, full with hips extended.
Black remains supreme in the fash
ion of Paris. Despite a severe on
slaught by advocates of color, the sH-
preme council Of style has been fore,
70 retain the conventional black as tie
dominant motif OF winter modes aI.d
there is every indication that color
except In minor trimming effect, W.
not be able to challenge black uni
late spring.
Dressmakers quietly gathered to
gether before winter models WEI
given to the world and tacitly agreeu
that colOrS-and dressmakers-ShOuld
have a chance. One black gown, care
fully selected, takes the place Of two
or three dresses of different cOlOrs.
But the French women who are indi-
Gators Of the newest developments In
style said a very emphatic mo" The
demand was for black and the big
bowed to the inevitable
Crepe moroccan, velyetine and peri
alne are the most popular materials
The corset makers have been slight
y more successful In their efforts to
bring the corset back into its own.
are insisting that cOrsets
are now necessary to give the ''uncOr-
'eted look" This propaganda has sue
ceeded in some instances, but most
French women, having fought and Won
heir freedom, are lOath, in the Ian
yuage Of famous French actress, TO
all their bodies again"
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
Levels Tragic Path.

When l was sixteen met a hand
some youth two years my senior. ]
cared for him and, apparently, he
cared for me. At this age was very
sensitive and shed tears over every
little thing, and once in a while over
things he said. For my birthday !
received a package which knew was
from him because Of his handwriting.
l ran to my room to open 1t, and when
l did, what did I behold but an onion
placed In the middle Of a square box
with a card saying Now cry" did,
but not from the effects Of the onion,
but Of a broken heart. That was
enOugh.-Exchange.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
DoINoS IN ATLANTA, GA.

In this city of white and eolored
universities. subscriptions are now be-
ing solicited and received for Lanier
University. the seat of Ku Klux Khan
Kultur. II must have felt the effects
Of publicity since it has now changed
its name and is hereafter to be known
as the University Of America Il is
also extending its work to teach
women as well as men. II has not
changed its morals. however. since Mr..
Simmons. the Imperial Wizard Of KIN
Klux Khan. Inc. is to remain its
president Reports given to the press
tell Of 5000 donated or pledged as a
body by Englewood Khan No. 2 Of
Chicago and $1,000 each By four in
dividual members Of the same
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
LIaht Affects Wood.

There Is a figure which may be
brought out prominently in certain
kinds Of woods, mostly those Of trOp-
zeal origin, says the American For
estry Magazine. This is variOusly
known as roe, ribbon grain, feather
grain, ETC. and appears as narrow to
broad longitudinal stripes, alternating
Hight and dark. This Is due, not to
actual differences in color, but to the
way in which the light Is reflected by
the different layers.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1922-01-21
THE LATE S. LANG WILLIAMS
By DR.. N. A. Major

We are never at rest when we fee
that we have something to do thai
ought to be done. The Good Book
says "as a man thinketh so is he
which might we'll be applied to the
man We are writing about-S. LANG
Williams had high and noble
thoughts. He was a scholar and a
tolerably good lawyer. He could
have been politician, but not to bow
or come at any ones call that favor
might follow fawning. Once the
Registry Of the U. s. Treasury was
almost within his grasp. He had the
most powerful Negro on earth to
back him for the place. There must
have been some sculldruggery at
tached to the situation and so Atty.
Williams could not insult his man.
hood, or degrade his legal status, and
therefore the place went to one more
ambitious, and who could less proudly
merit the situation.
In 1893 the writer became personal
ly acquainted with him and the ad-
mHation OF those early years was
never dimmed.nor ardor or interest IN
the things he sustained Jagged. When
Hon. Frederick Douglass was Consul
General and Minister Plenipotentiarv
tor Hayti at The Worlds Columbian
Exposition. he and his wife were
guests at the home Of Attorney and
Mrs. s. LANG Williams, where was
eentered all of the wealth, culture aud
refinement Of the great city Of Chi
eago. During such a period the resi-
denee of Attorney and Mrs. Williams
was well known by the rich and po~
erfuI.
). LANG Williams beloved IN the
intellect. and he was hcspitable. In
earlier days he stood sponsor for the
literary life among us gathering up
the fragmentary integral and furnish
ing those intellectual sparks with his
genial nature. sustaining the Forum
that met for years Sunday evenings
and on a more comprehensive and
eollosal scale than anything we may
boast of today He was IN touch
with forces outside Of the realm, and
therefore Mrs Celia Parker WooIey.
Jenlxin Lloyd Jones. Miss Mary Nc
DowelI. George Bernard Foster.
Miss Jane Adams. Clarence Darrow.
Judge Edward Osgood Brown and
other distinguished people Of other
races came to know and to better
understand Negro ideals. aud to be-