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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21

The present exhibit ShDNs . copy d
the 6rst map ever recorded Of the
Redwood River AMI 80 Minues0ts
River at this point, roughly sketched
BY Major Long. A typewriter copy
Of Longs Description, taken from his
Journal which has been SO well pre-
served all through these years. ac-
companies the exhibit and the follow
ing quotation in this number Of the
Redwood Gazette viii - tt first ap-
pearance of any portion of this record
on printed page.
Thursday IL (of July 1929.
AT our encampment of last evening
we were exceedingly annoyed by
musketoes. Our houses appeared to
suffer exceedingly by them and were
towering round our camp in order t.
protect themselves from the attacks
of these blood-thirsty insects, in the
smoke of our fires.
Resumed our march at half past i
A. NJ. The country less marshy than
below, tho'-------- frequently occur
Woodlands occupy smaller proper
ton of the country than on the lower
part of the river. Travelled 16 miles
before dinner.
an the afternoon our progress was
slow owing to hindrances occasioned
by the breaking of pack saddles, etc.
Travelled only SIC miles after dinner
and encamped a little below sunset in
a place where we were excessively
annoyed by mosquitoes. District II 1a
miles.
Friday IS.
"Altho' the air was somewhat chilly
last night still it was not sufficiently
cool to prevent the mosquitoes from
praying upon us thro' the highland
they proved exceedingly troublesome
Started at 5 and pursued our way
westward along the river whose valley
was constantly in view-crOssed a
considerable stream called in the Sioux
language Chon, sa-a-pe, or Red-tree
river, from the circumstance that a
tree on its bank had been painted red
by the Indians. 1t has since been
denominated in english the Redwood
river-it has its source in the Coteau
(Minnesota) by computation, 120
leagues from the mouth of that river
and 5 leagues below Patterson'S
Rapids which are situated about 5
miles from our MONDAY encampment.
GAS we advance on our journey
swamps and ponds become less frequ-
emit the surfaces less fiat and wood
lands less abundant. Granite rocks,
in rolled masses of all sizes from en-
ormous to minute are in many places
strewed in profusion on the surface.
This afternoon it appeared manifest
in several places that the granite
showed itself in place along the valley
of the river raising to an elevation of
about 35 feet above the water while
the height of the cliffs was about SO
feet. The surface of the country gen.
orally exhibits undoubted evidence of
formations if we except the granite
elevations just alluded to-"
Editors Note: The above account
is of great interest to residents of
this portion of the Minnesota Valley
since it has directly to do with the
first expedition in this immediate vi
cinity, the "river of the Red Tree"
being, of course, the Redwood river.
The guide of this expedition was
Joseph Renville, French half-breed
and an historical character for whom
Renville County is named. Patter-
sons Rapids is point on the Mime
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21
Historic Exhibit
Now At Library
LONGS JOURNAL OF INTEREST
TO RESIDENTS OF COUNTY. Ex-
HIBIT HERE THIS WEEK ONLY.

The exhibit from the Minnesota
Historical Society, now arranged for
inspection at the Redwood Falls Pub
lie Library, is selected chiefly to illu.
strate the work of the principal bran
ches of the Society's activities.
The preservation of maps and news
papers is demonstrated by phostatic
copies of Vol. /, No. of the Mime
sofa Pioneer published in st. Paul in
1851, and Nicollet's Map made in
1888, including the Minnesota Valley
region.
Photographs of exterior and interi-
Ors of the new State Historical Build
ing indicate the extent of facilities for
the Society's various branches Of
work. Copies of several of its most
important publications, including the
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21

amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, We have
hereunto set our hands and seals this
18th day of February, A ID. 1923.
SIGNED, SEALED and De
LIVERED in the PRES
ENCE of
A. c. Dolliff.
Veronica Miller.
NJ C.. Taubert lSeal)
Phil kammerer tSeall
ID. NJ. Tiffany tSeaD
Frank Swohoda tSeal(
Ernest II. Lindeman (SeaD
Orland S. Streeter (Seall
c. II. Huhnerkoch (SeaD
Joseph NJ Morley (SealD
Geo. +. Phillips (SeaD
John j. Tittenger tSeaD
n. w. Brown (SeaD
Robert Stewart (SeaD
G.. A. Schafer (Seal)
Art Draeger (SeaD
Erwin Draeger (Seal)
Lewis Lindeman (SeaD
r. II. Kuester (SeaD
State of Minnesota, County of Red
woods.
On this loth DAY OF FEBRUARY "A ID.
1923, before me Notary Public, per-
sonally appeared NJ. c. Taubert, Phil
Kammerer, Frank Swoboda, Ernest III.
Lindeman, d. NJ. Tiffany, Orland ).
Streeter, C. H. Huhnerkoch, Joseph
NJ. Morley, Geo. f. Phillips, John J.
Pittenger, H. w. Brown, Robert Stew
art, G. A. Schafer, Art Draeger, Erwin
Draeger, Lewis Lindeman, X. H. Ku-
ester, to me known to be the persons
described in and who executed the
foregoing instrument and acknowledg-
ed that they executed the same as
their free act and deed.
A. c. DOLLIFF,
Notary Public, Redwood
County, Minnesota. My
commission expires Febru-
airy IA, 1924. :.
(NOTARIAL SEAL) 32-2ts
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21

sofa It which there VAS st oDe TING
an English trading post The spelling
and wnxding Of the above extract from
Longs report are identical with the
Original manuscript. Those who have
not yet visited the Public Library
should certainly do so this week, TAX
ing time to study the exhibit care
fully. It will be packed SATURDAY.,
February "a.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21
School Notes

First and Second Grades.
Mrs. Fosnes visited our room
Thursday morning.
A Valentine Box was enjoyed by the
pupils of ours room Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Third Grade.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21
Catarrhal Cor lions

Catarrh Ii q local <inna sczuieatiy infiu--.
enced by constitutional corsritions. IL
therefore, requires cunstitufinnzI treat
is taken internally and acss ffrrcurh the
Blood upon the Mucous Rurfrces Of the
system; Halls c4TAHzGH MEDICINE
Ewes me patent st4engfA ~ Improving
doing fts work
Al. Druggists. CircniaYsxr>e
+. J. Cheney Z Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21

WANTED: Experienced maid for
general homework. Inquire at the
Gazette office. 29-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21

Plain white hemstitching ten cents
per yard. All colored hemstitching
and scallops fifteen cents per yard.
Phone 1885, Mrs. Alice Warner, 500
East Broadway. 17-tf.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1923-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS

ROOMS FOR RENT: 12O East
Fourth ST. 312ts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLANS COMPLETED FOR AD CLUB MEN
Industrial Parade Tuesday One Of Most Elaborate Ever
 Seen In South

Arrangements have been completed for the southeastern district conven- tion of the Advertising Clubs of the World in Birmingham, October 2S. 29 and 30, according to announce ment Monday by members of the general committee.
 Members of the advertising club committee in cooperation with Reid Lawson, chairman of the fall fes tival week, will stage one of the most elaborate industrial parades ever held in the south on Tuesday, october 30. in which over 100 deco rated floats are expected to partici pate. The feature of the parade will be the lead float, arranged by the advertising club representing Truth in Advertising" the central figure of which will be Miss Truth" to be selected from among the pretty girls of Birmin gham,
 Advance information from various cities throughout the southeastern district indicates there wiii be the largest attendance at any conven- tion held in recent years. Keen rivalry exists between Atlanta, New Orleans, Chattanooga and a number of other cities for the largest dele gation.
 W. H. Staton has been named chairman of the information booth to be installed in the Tutwiler hotel for the convenience of visitors. MT. Staton is anxious to communicate with a number of girls. we'll posted on the city, who will act as his as- sistants in the operation of this booth. number of entertainment features are being prepared by the Birmingham Advertising club in CO., operation with the festival commit tee for the entertainment of visitors during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
CITY HAUL F[OORS
 CUNT NIUE n SAG
Shrinkage Because Of Wood- en Pillars Not Yet Unsafe,
 Officials Declare

It would be actually against the law In Birmingham to reproduce a building built as the city hall Is. for the reason that the style of archi- lecture carried out in the interior of the municipal pile Is said by experts to be unsafe construction"
 Some Of the upper floors are sag ging from one to two inches and even the concrete flooring of the hall on the second floor has cracked where 1t has sunk from its original lines.
 A few years ago when some floor ing in the health department was renewed sopIe of the joists were found 10 be rotten and had to be replaced.
 Green lumber used in construc- tfon of the city hall Is one of the main reasons for the present sagging of the floors. This, added to the now forbidden method of placing pillars is the cause of the main trouble. These days pillars must Do, to all intents and purposes, all one piece, preferably concrete, brick or steel, from top to bottom. but in the city hall wood was used. After the first floor had been built, wooden pillars were superimposed to support the next floor. and so on until the roof was reached. They shrunk in time, 1t is estimated, about half an inch each. The building Is five stories high, so that by the time the fourth floor was affected there was prac- tically two inches loss through shrinkage, one and half inches at the third floor, one at the first floor. The several floors of the building, in portions of them, are proportionately out of place.
 Building stn Safe.
 The municipal official who gave out this information forbade use of his name, but he says he has the information on expert authority. They, he said, maintain that the building Is perfectly safe, that if it was not, the clustering of the walls would crack, which has not occurred in the municipal building, regardless of how the floors may show cre-i vases.
 Tt is perfectly safe" he said, mo danger whatever, tho trouble simply being that the floors, because of wooden pillar shrinkage, have sagged and those in position to know would not be in it now if it was un- safe"
 Monday morning the upper floors were inspected, suspicion hanging over the library where many tons or books are found, but that horary floor, ir was said, was built to sup port 100 pounds to the square foot and in no part of 1t is it taxed by that much weight
 Experts say the entire interior should be torn out and rebuilt in reinforced concrete, for the wood in time, will rot, and if 1t Is neg lected and allowed to decay, some day there will be an awful bump.
 On the third floor, in some parts the sag is so pronounced that checks have to be placed under desk legs at one end to keep pens and pencils from rolling down the inclined tops to the floor.
 Officials responsible for the con dition of the city hall, when ques- toned Monday, said there was no doubt about the floors having sagged but the building was perfectly sate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
NINETYPER CENT OF
 GIRLS ARE VICTIMS
Glaring truth brought out by recent investigation of
 widely used method.

The tremendous sale of the Beauty CT cations which are being sold under the now famous Black and White la bel and which have caused so much discussion among beauty and skin specialists has resulted in a thor ough sitting out of valuable inforNa- ton.
 Girls and women who have bad complexion, and who have been try ing first one thing then another to bring that clear. rosy and pleasing appearance to their faces, can trace their failure to just one thing, and that is--the methods they have been using do not get lasting results.
 It is true that many things have been offered to them through flashy advertising, promising instant and almost overnight relief from pim- rles, blotches, rough or sallow skin, and all too unsuspecting in their eagerness to be attractive they be- lieve it.
 But not until the now famous Black and White Beauty Creations were perfected few years ago had anything really reliable been avail able. This is proven by the many girls and women who regularly use Black and White Cleansing Cream. Peroxide Cream, Soap and the many others to meet every need in the care of their complexions and which is the reason Black and White Beauty Creations are being sold so widely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
J N ] [ R w RlTERS
 PLAN FINE FLOAT
Members Enthusiastic Over Participation In Parade
 Next Tuesday

The Birmingham Association ol Life Underwriters in the advertis, ing mems parade next Tuesday VII have & float representing Tn artpstlc fashion the value of life insurance Determined to win first place, the underwriters at their regular mohth- ly meeting appointed strong com mittee to raise funds, ana Tn orsan izinr the work divided the field De- tween four committees. The wiling ness. in fact, the anxiety of every ltfa insurance man in the city 10 have his part in this unique work, made the labors of the teams snort and pleasant.
 Zac Talley and Oscar Winfield se- cured the largest number of supscrlp, :, tions and the largest amount oi cash. Tram Sessions and l.. M' For fer were a close second. This team wound up only s1 behind the lead CTS. W. I. Pittman and "Red ful- Ter were third, but the three winning teams were practically tied. Possl- Xiv inc last team will be the first In the end. because Martin and Brad lev have come large possibilities about to be fulfilled.
 The life association of under writers itself has backed the move ment generously. and no expense oi mains will De spdIeu 'o .I-o float the most beautiful in the eh'he parade.
 Gaily caprisoned steeds will draw the chariot, in which will be seateo . beautiful young lady representing matron around whom will De arouped lovely children, hoidlng flower built ropes connecting the rroup with an enormous floral an . chor. typifying the wonders or the home and life insurance as staunch protector
 Among those contributing directly of their time and funds are the rot lowing: A. c. Crowder. Prudential Life: J. T. Shehan, Life Insurance Company of Virginia; Berry and Smith of Jefferson Standard Lifei Ratliff and Son, Penn Mutual Life 1; ], M. Norwood, Prevalent Life and Trust; c. c. Greer. Canada Life; D. Birmingham, Canada Life; Folmar souri State; G. Miller, New York Life: c. H. Webster, New York Life; R. w. Roberts, New York Life; Hen " Cobb. New York Life; J. F.. Swindle New York Life; F. s. Chis- holm. New England Mutual; O. Winfield, Missouri State; D. E. Dan iel New York Life; c. w. Carr. State Life; W. Vaughn, Reliance Life; E. O. Toombs, New York Life; G. T. Sibley, Equitable; Obear and Son. Michigan Mutual; John NJ. Corr. Aetna; Wade Nichols, Metropolitan II. Bowling. Equitable; W. l. Pitt man, Volunteer State; John Bradley, Union Central; B. W. Lacy, Protec- tive Life; H. J. Baum. Protective Life; P. T. Sessions, Massachusetts Mutual: l.. NJ. Porter. Prudential.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
DUEL PLANNED 0VER| THEATRE TICKET ROW
Duke And Playhouse Manager To
 Decide Affair Of Honor

PARIS. Oct. 22-(By Associated Press. .)-Storms proverbially are iiabel to arise in the teacups, but hitherto duels have seemed unlikely to be arranged as the outcome Of an incident over the theatre ticket tax. Yet, unless an eleventh hour change occurs, the Duke Lansa de CRmastra and Jacques Richepin, who is the husband of Cora Lapar- cerie, an s-theatre manager, will meet tomorrow to settle an af- fair of honor of which the theatre tax was the starting point.
 The Duke De Camastra' presented himself at the Cora Laparcerie theatre with coupon for a seat in box. It had been given to him by one of his friends. The ticket tax collector requested the duke to pay the government tax. The Duke explained that he wasS an invited guest at the theatre, but the tax col- t,ially sent for NJ. Richepin in an endeavor to have him make the duke understand that the tax must be paid even on free tickets.
 NJ. Richepin's efforts were wasted. The duke became riled and is said to have characterized Richepin as a low blackguard.
 This was too much for Richepin and his right hand shot out and smartly smote the ducal cheek be- fore the ducal cane could ward off the blow. The usual rapid exchange of cards followed, seconds were named and arrangements for duel tomorrow morning near Paris were made.~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
ARE YOUR KIDNEYS WEAK? Thousands of Men And Women Have Kidney
 Trouble And Never Suspect It

If such conditions are permitted to continue, serious results are sure to follow; Kidney Trouble in it's very worst form may steal upon you.
 If you feel that your kidneys are the cause of your sickness or run down condition, begin taking Dr. Kilmcr's Swamp Root, the famous kidney, liver and bladder medicine, because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help the other organs to health.
 If you are already convinced that Swamp Root is what you need, you can purchase the regular medium and large size bottles at all drug stores. Don't make any mistake but remember tho name, pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, and the address, Binghamton, N. r., which you will find on every bottle. ample size bottle of Swamp Root by en- N. Y. They will also send aiming many of the thousands of grate- en who say they found Swamp-Root to liver and bladder troubles. The value known that our readers are advised to , Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. ; paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

ful service at Ashland today. The court and lawyers of three counties and many friends met at the Ashland tribute and adopt resolutions to the memory of the late Judge w. M. Lackey ofthe Eighteenth judicial district, who expi ed just as he was closing a classical charge to the grand jury on last Monday afternoon in Ashland court house.
 Judge F. S. Lyman. who succeeds Judge Lackey, opened the meeting, and Judge E. J. Garrison read ten der tribute and set of resolutions drafted by Col. W. s. Smith of Line vile and signed by the resolution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23

Most people do not realize the alarm ing increase and remarkable prevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis orders are among the most common dis eases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patients, who usual ly content themselves with doctoring the effects, while the original disease constantly undermines the system.
 Weak kidneys may cause lumbago, rheumatism, catarrh of the bladder, pain or dull ache in the back, joints or muscles, at times have headache or in- digestion, as time passes you may have a sallow complexion, puffy or dark cir cles under the eyes, sometimes feel as though you had heart trouble, may have plenty of ambition but no strength, get weak and lose flesh.
 SPECIAL NOTE-You may obtain a $ closing ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, you a book of valuable information, con full letters received from men and won be just the remedy needed in kidney, and success of Swamp Root are so well send for sample size bottle. Addres When writing be sure and mention thi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
PLENTY OF ROOM FOR ACTIVE
 CANDIDATES IN AGE-HERALD S22,OOO HELP YOURSELF CLUB

each of the five districts after the capital awards have been given-are as follows:
 s1,24S.00 Oldsmobi1e touring car. s1,235.O0 Oakland touring car.
 s1,215.00 Studebaker touring car. s1,21500 Durant touring car.
 $,105.00 Maxwell.
 Five s595.0o Overlands.
 In addition to the ten district au- tomobiles, theer are four cash prizes or s200.00, $10000, $60.00 and $40.00. for each of the five districts.
 In addition to the S4 prixes, those who do not win one of the automo- piles will be paid 10 per cent of the amount turned in to cover subscrip- tion, providing their total turn-in equals s50.0O.
 Rules Of Entry.
 Here's how to get into the game: To enter your name, clip the blank from today's issue and mail it in 4 first subscription is worth 0,000 additional votes, and for every S25.0O in subscriptions secured before No- vember 3, extra votes to the amount of 100000 will be credited to you. Subscriptions should be rushed in early. as after November 3, the same s25.00 in subscriptions will not bring as many extra votes by a long shot.
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 If you secure a subscription from any person whose paper is being de- livered by a carrier boy, the same carrier boy will continue to deliver the papers and receive his proper portion of revenue as in the past.
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 There is no restriction on terri tory in which to work. You can se- cure subscriptions and free vote cou- pons anywhere. If you have friends in Birmingham who wish to help you they can do so by giving you their subscriptions.
 O O o Office Or Club.
 The Help Yourself Club is located on the fifth floor of The Age Herald building. It is open from a. m. to p. m. daily. The club manager will be glad to talk with you over the telephone or in his office, or if you cannot come to his office, will be glad to send someone to explain the campaign to you. Telephone Man 4900
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
DENISON TO SUCCEED MARTIN AT CITY HALL
To Become Assistant Director City
 And County Laboratory

George H. Denison has been named to succeed Dr. R. G. Martin as assist ant director of the city and county laboratory. MT. Denison has been citizen of Birmingham for many years, was married here and his first work after receiving his bachelor or science degree from college in bacteriology and agricultural chem istry was with the health depart ment laboratory where he has been for a number of years, steadily working his way up.
 Dr. R. G. Martin, assistant direc- tor of the Birmingham laboratory resigned few weeks ago to take the directorship of the Georgia state laboratory in Atlanta.
 Ur. J. D. Bowling, ciSy and county health officer, announced the ap- 1cint tlnent of MT. Denison Monday i1crnirs in the city hall, saying that MT. renison's name will be placed before the board of health for con firmation, and to assume the duties November 1. Dr. Bowling said that if was the desire of the department 10 promote members of the staff as vacancies occurred. He was very much gratified at the promotion in work given Dr. Martin, who has been with the Birmingham organization for years. in being chosen to the important post he now occupies Tn Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-23
NO LADDERS FOR COOLIES

Ladders are not used in Japan, even in the construction of the high est buildings, the inclined plane be- ing the means for taking the ma terial to the highest places, the cus- tom in construction being to erect the network of pole scaffolding be- fore work Is put under way and have the route all completed for the la borer to carry the material for con- struction.
 The inclined plane is> used prob- ably because the barefooted coolies could not conveniently climb lad ders. although the stairway in a Japanese house is so steep as to be virtually d ladder.-Ohio State Jour nal.