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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
NEW SOURCE OF FUEL FOUND7
to Have Been Proved Practical
Comparatively Cheap.

! In an effort to solve the ever-re-
curing fuel problem two Tacoma in
ventOrs have turned their attention
to perfecting wooden coal which is
proving quite practical and is gen.
orally used throughout the state of
Washington
Waste products of the lumber mills
form the basis for the briquets
which the pair have evolved. Bark,
sawdust and mill refuse, listed as an
economic waste in the past, Is being
utilized. Tests prove that the
briquets possess 81 per cent car
bon, per cent volatiles and 1 per
cent ash. In addition, they are
smokeless.
Rated by the British thermal unit
test, the briquets as manufactured by
the two rank with the best anthra-
cite coal. Plants for the production
of the bricks are now being planned
in the various districts, and schepe
is being worked out to reduce the
cost Of manufacture. At the pres
ent time, the actual cost of preparing
the waste is Sc ton. 1t is believed
that by installing larger and heavier
machinery and speeding up the pro-
ductiOn, this cost can be reduced ma
terially.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suan, to law the Annual Election of
the directors of the Board of Educa-
ton of the Town of Sank Centre will
be held in the Board room of the High
School building in the City of Sank
Centre, on Saturday, the 31st day of
March, 1923, for the purpose of elect
ing two directors of the said board
to serve for the term of three years.
The polls will be opened for the
above purpose at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon of said day and remain open
until IL o'clock when they will close
and remain closed for one hour. Thew
will then be opened and remain open
until o'clock of the said day.
See Chapter 3S4, Laws of 1917, re-
lating to school district elections.
p. E. HANSEN,
Sec'y. of the Board of Education,
43-44 Town of Sank Centre
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
"JOY' OF TRAVEL IN EUROPE
According to One Who Has Been
There, 1t Is One Long Success
sion of Discomforts.

When one considers the diScOmfOrtS
Of European travelling it is astonishing
that one ever travels at all, writes
AuriOl Barron in the London Daily
Telegraph. The indignity of the Gus
tom houses and the rudeness of the
officials must deter many from cross
ing the border. II.
Boxes are ransacked and turned
tOpsy-turvy, dirty hands finger your
most alluring dresses and you are not
allowed, apparently, to have any arti-
Gle of clothing that is not hundred
years old.
Whether a thing looks new or not,
your integrity is questioned. l argued
for 20 ssminuteS with Czech official
about fan which had been in my
possession for two years and had late
ly returned from the shop wnere it
had been mended.
At the CzechO-German frontier
saw a large cupboard full of objects
confisques. Among these were several
books. ordinary novels On inquiry !
was Informed that each traveller was
only permitted to bring two books for
his personal use into the country, and
these must bear his signature on the
front page. Chocolate is also forbid
den, and any travelling trunk which
does not present battered appear
ance on leaving Germany is apprOpri-
ated by the douaniers or it's owner is
made to pay tax amounting to more
than the original cost. heard Of
case where an entire trunk was emp
tied, its contents flung upon the floor
and the offending purchase confiscated.
Another time child was deprived
of its shoes, as the soles looked new.
and literally forced to continue his
journey in midwinter in his stockinged
feet The very clothes on your back
are examined, and fur coats are
liable to be taxed unless you can
prove where and when they were
bought or have had them previously
stamped at another frontier.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29

prairie provinces of Canada are SINH
lar to those in our northwest states.
The fact that completion of the pro-
ject undoubtedly will save producers
II cents bushel on wheat and other
exportable products in proportion
was enough to place them in a recep-
tive mood. More than half of the
products Canada exports pass througl
American ports, and when those ter
minals are congested, as is frequently
the case, Canadian farmers suffer
just as do we here in this country
All meetings before which Mr..
Reed spoke were well attended
Heavy snow, frequently three feet
deep on the level, prevented many
farmers from being present.
Among the many courtesies paid
TO Mr.. Reed on his visit was dinner
given by John Bracken, premier OF
Manitoba.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
O q o q II G & q q q q q, q q q p
SOCIAL EVENTS :
Il d 4 q Il y y q q q q p p q q q

MISS RUTH EMBLOM' AND MR.
Arthur jacobson were united IN mar
rage at the brides home in Kandota
township on Monday at high noon.
Rev. Bergrahl of Eagle Bend Of
ficiated. ..t-.-. = .s-
Miss Emblom was attired in a 60
ing-away gown of blue Canton Crepe
combined with oriental braid of har-
monizing colors. She was attended
by her sister Miss Dora Emblom.
Leonard Emblom, brother of the bride
attended the groom. >
: The ceremony was performed in the
presence Of the relatives of the con-
tracing parties and was followed by
a dainty reception.
: After the wedding dinner Mr.. JAG
OLSON and his bride left for the Twin
Cities and other points. They will
be at home after April 18TH.
Both parties are well known in this
vicinity and will have the best wishes
of their many friends for long and
happy matrimonial journey.
MISS EVELYN KUSBA, WAS
delightfully."- surprised in the form of
"Kiddies Party" on Saturday after
noon, the occasion being the little
lady's birthday. The afternoon was
spent in playing games and singing
nursery songs. Those present were
the little Misses Eula Lee, Alma Fors-
berg, Reta Bergman, Octavia Nc
Namara, Janette Dahlem, MERGED
Bishop, Rahma Wiesner, and the Mas
tiers Donald Lewis and Herb Lembke.
They were laden with presents and
eats and with "mama's" help a very
delicious six o'clock dinner was served
MISS MAUDE ROBINSON is EN-
PERTAINING at Bridge this Thursday
afternoon in honor of the girls who
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Adv. pd
Canadian Northwest for
Proposed Lake Waterway
]. F. Reed, President Minnesota Farm
Bureau, Returns from Speaking
Tour at Number of Conferences

k Farmers and business men Of the
Canadian Northwest are intensely in
terested in the Great Lakes-St. Law
ence Sea Way project, according to J.
F. Reed, president of the Minnesota
Farm Bureau Federation who re-
turned Thursday from a Today
speaking tour which covered the
prairie provinces. -" 49,
Mr.. Reed delivered ten set address
ses and attended large number of
conferences, where he met with groups
of business men. He spoke at Win
nipeg, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Re-
gina, Saskatoon, Seeking and Bran
hon. He appeared before the Mani
toba legislature, the Canadian Credit
Mems convention and several Kiwanis
club meetings.
- "In every section visited" he says,
Js1sintense interest in the waterway
project was manifest. In most re-
spects, general conditions in the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Plainly Extortion.

The bricklayer was successful
man. He worked hard and put by
money. His only daughter was to
learn to play the piano and he went
to musical college and explained
these things to the eminent pianist.
Professor Blank. 81 want her to have
two or three lessons a week." he said
II can pay anything reasonable, Of
course" The famous master said he
was willing to meet the brfcklayer
and suggested that the girl have one
hours lesson a week, land you car
pay me just what you yourself earn
in an hour" The bricklayer glared al
the professor: That's extortion, that
is" he cried, and walked Indignantly
from the room.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Ask Distribution of Hill Estate.

st. Paul-Distribution Of approx
mately $5,OOO,OOO of the estate of Mrs.
James ]. Hill will be asked by the
heirs in hearing N Ramsey county
district court. A considerable portion
of the $11,000,000 estate of the En-
pire Builders" widow is reported still
to be unsettled The partial distribu-
ton involves, it il said, securities
which were originally accumulated by
Mr.. HILL The heirs have not yet
agreed on the disposition of valuable
paintings and other furnishings Of tn,
Hill residence at 24O Summit avenue
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
2 Plan for Cheap Electricity.

Cheap electricity for rural districts
may be produced by Harvesting the
winds if plans of the British ministry
IF agriculture succeed. 1t is be-
:ieved that new buildings, built on hill
tops, could house the machinery and
ihe huge wings would project from
The sides of the buildings and be
spun by the wind horizontally just
sbose the ground If successful sew
ara generating stations will be built
n nut-of the-way districts
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29

are home from school for Easter va
cation. Those present are: the Misses
Inez Brown, Henrietta Crickmer, Har-
riet Sweetman, Mildred Geuting, o.
ga Houghton, Luella Steiner, Emma
O'Gara, Ermalin Borgmann, Eula Lee,
Evelyn Kusba, Eileen Brown, Loret-
ia Henneman, and Mrs. M. Millner.
MISS IRENE BROPHY ENTER
tanned several girl friends at $50
dinner party Thursday evening. Music
was enjoyed during the evening.
A REGULAR MEETING OF MA
omi Chapter No. 81 O. E. S. will be
held in Masonic Temple on Tuesday
evening April 2, 1923.
NAOMI CHAPTER, ORDER OF
the Eastern Star are planning a large
card party to be given in the Masonic
Temple in the near future, invitations
for which will be out soon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Family's Long Possession Of Farm.

Nine hundred years. ownership of
one farm II the proud record Of a
peasant family near Pau in the Pyre-
nees. From father to son the farm
has been lnded down from genera
ton to generation, and now the
French Cross of Agricultural Merit
has been awarded the present owner,
and 1t is suggested that the head Of
the family of Poublan be given the
official right to add the name Of his
farm at Lucgarrier to his own as
title of honor, thus becoming Poublani
de Lucgarrier and the pioneer Of q
new peasant nobility.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
CARD OF THANKS

Words are inadequate to express
our appreciation for the loving
shoughtfulness of neighbors and
friends during the long illness, death
and burial of our beloved wife and
mother. We are also deeply apprec-
iative for the beautiful floral offer
ings! ~.g'~: =. -'~<
~iHn S. C. Bjone 49,.
Adv. pd and Children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
Lucky.

Archie That's very nice en-
eagement ring that Phyllis is wear
ing.
Reggie-Yes, I've been quite sue
cessful with 1t, you know. Five girls
have worn it already. and all I've paid
on the thing SO far is six dollars now.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
OPENING DANCE OF SEASON

Hands Orchestra will play for
he opening dance at the New Palace
Tall, Little Sank on Saturday, April
7th.
Be sure to come, good floor, good
time, and good crowd.-Adv. 43-4E
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1923-03-29
PAGE SIEVE
SPECIAL, NOTICE

As we will start saving logs into
lumber, Monday April End, anybody
having. logs at our mill will please
see us at once Tombers & Sieben. AZ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
Mid-Season ClearaWay of

The sale evening the lar goods; seconds-at little short of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
Fluffy Chiffon or Fur

Fashionables are likely to use both for trimming this season, depending on the occasion which is preferred. Accordion pleated silk chiffon ruff fling of lovely quality. four inches wide. in black. white, tan. orchid, navy or gray-used principally for necks, sleeves and side ruffles- $l.25 the yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
Necklaces
 Earrings

Sparkling, crystal-clear glass, dia- mond cut, in designs personally slected and approved by MT. M. V. Joseph, president of this insti- tuition, on his trip abroad. Alluring colors (which are also fashionable) make this display one not to be resisted. Earrings are S75O to s15; neck laces, S12.50 to $75.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
Heavy 17-Inch OUTING 19c a Yard


 for making sleeping garments; 27 inches wide; extra heavy quality; special.
 Corduroy, 9Sc-All wanted col ors for children's and women's dresses and bath robes; spe- cial.
 Chambrsys, 121ac-36 inches wide, in stripes and solid col ors, for children's and wom- ems dresses and boys blouses; good colors; BELOW MILL COST.
 Apron Gingham, 1214c-Checks of several sizes; good fast col ors; 27 inches wide; blue, brown or black; special. Pajama Chcks, 12hc - ss inches wide; good weight; white only; used for making underwear; very special. Romper Cloth, 1sc-Checks, stripes and plain colors; extra good quality for women's and children's clothes and dresses; good fast colors, 32 inches wide. Special.
 Percales, 19c-A welcome va- riety of light figured percales; 36 inches wide; good weight and good colors for making dresses and boys blouses; spe- cial.
 Challies, 19c-A pretty full line of beautiful figured chal- lies for comfort covers and draperies; 36 inches wide; special.
 Cheviots, 19c-Extra heavy. For children's school wear ables and women's dresses; good fast colors; 27 inches wide; special.
 Sateen, Ssc--Black only; Se inches wide, for making bloomers and for other uses; good quality; special.
 SECOND FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
PERKINS Quality You Know
 ~ OW See These IndiUidudl Fashions

 plique arm and contrasting em- broidered backs-in beaver. A STRAP-WRIST GAUNTLET. s6.50-With contrasting insert, fancy novelty top; fine French kid browns.
 LONG GLOVES, s5.5o and S6.60-12 and Is button lengths; real French kid; Paris point backs; plain black, white and shades of brown and tan. PLAIN GAUNTLETs, s4.25- Strap wrist, pique seams, heavy contrasting embroidered backs; black, browns and gray. TWo-CLAsP, s2.25 to ss.50- Choice of either plain or em. broidered backs; Perrin's qual- ity; black, white, browns, tans and gray.
 DRIVING GAUNTLETS, $4.5o and s5.95-With high cuffs; one with Paris point, the others with embroidered backs; black and browns.
 CHILDREN'S $1.75 and s2- Kid gloves of Perrin's make for ages ? to IA years; brown only.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

TOY TOWN is excited these days. You ought to see the piles of fresh, new toys, ready for your choos- ing; held till the day wanted.
 FOURTH FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

Wide furs by the yard, such as skunk. opossum. lapin fawn. mouf- flon, Thibetine, gray caracul, black caracul, lapin blue, black coney and many more; six and eight inches wildcat reasonable prices. MADE COLLARS of wolf. pearl coney, opossum, caracul and mole -$27.50 to $o5.
 MAIN FLOOR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
Seamless Fringed Velvet Rugs

Exceptional quality; colorful patterns with tan, blue or mulberry predominating, or in harmonious mixtures. 9x12, $375O; 6x9, $25; SAx10h, s35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

FLAGS for Armistice Day, Monday, Nov. 12; good ones which will last for many years, with any kind of care. THIRD FLOOR
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07

bidden Madeline TO 20 Her motbar
forgot her naughty poise and dignity
Madeline stood her ground even IN
reminding them that she was twenty.
four md her own mistress In tbe
end she had prevailed.
,fodo,,no ,a, .,., -,
II cotan - ~ "'''Ne ~
hIr+h5o,. 'o.'e o. ,'e' o'o''ieF
though her orr,,ol oo,,,,-,5 -. 49,
twentv-fourth bopr ttor .u.,r, 49,,
been several hours lota uhothou ~
NOT the messaga mad roooba5 ,Isroa,s
hands she hod ma noans ne ta,I1na
and the tbinr wnich ooroarrad her
now WAS the foc+ tbnt sha had arrtra,,
and he was NOT tharo IN raaat har
A. ,taso,t. ... ..,.,
low gloom She heard rbn faint inter.
mlttent click of the telegraph instru-
ment, the low hum of wires the occa-
sional stamp Of an iron-shod oof. and
a distant vacant laugh rising above
the sounds of the dance. She became
conscious of a slight qulckeninc of
her pulse. Madeline had only linn
tied knowledge of the West. Like all
"l her c'ass' sAe had travelled Europe
anu ""u neglected America. She had
ueen "S'oui,ieo AT 'he lnterminahle
u'St"iiee si'e hau IraVeied' ana If there
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07

mind steadied somewhat, she heard,
though as in dream, the voice of the
padre hurrying over strange words.
|. ceased. and then the cowboys voice
stirred her
Lady, say si-sl. Say it-qulck
Say it-Si.'
From sheer suggestion, force ire
sistible at this moment when her will
was clamped by panic, she spoke the
word.
And now lady-so we can finish
this properly what's your namef'
Still obeylng mechanically. she told
him.
He stared for a while, as If the
name had awakened associations In a
mind somewhat befogged. He leaned
back unsteadily.
what name?" he demanded.
Madeline Hammond. / am Alfred
Hammond'S sister"
He put his hand up and brushed at
an imaginary something before his
eyes You're not-Majesty Ham
mond?"
How strange-stranger than any
thing that had ever happened to her
hefore-was 1t to hear that name on
the lips of this cowboy! 1t was a
name by which she was famlliarly
known. though only those nearest and
dearest to her had the privilege Of
using it. And now it revived her
duled faculties and by an effort she
regained control of herself.
You are Majesty Hammond" and
this time he affirmed wonderingly
rather than questioned.
Madeline rose and faced him.
Yes, l am"
He slammed his gun back Into Its
holster.
"Well. reckon we won't go on with
IT, then"
with what, sir? And why did you
force me TO say 81 to this priest?"
Il reckon that was a way l took
to show him you'd be willing to get
married"
"Oh, You-yout :" Words
failed her.
This appeared to galvanize the cow
boy into action. He grasped the padre
and led him toward the door. cursing
and threatening, no doubt enjoining
secrecy Then he pushed him across
the threshold and stood there breath
ing hard and wrestling with himself.
wait-walt minute, Miss
Hammond" he said, huskily. you
could fall into worse company than
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07

dignity, culture all the acquired
habits of characterized hef0re the
instinct to fight. She was athletic.
She fought She struggled desperately.
But he forced her back with hands
of iron. She had never known a man
could be so strong.
''What-do you-mean?" she painted.
"Dearie, ease up little on the
bridle,' he replied, gaily.
Madeline thought she must be
dreaming. She could not think clearly.
She not only saw this man, but also
felt his powerful presence. And the
shaking priest, the haze of blue smoke
the smell of powder-these were not
unreal.
Then close before her eyes burst
another binding red flash, and close
at her ears beloved another report
Unable to stand. Madeline slipped
down onto the bench. Her drifting
faculties refused clearly to record
what transpired during the next few
moments; presently. however. rs her
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
Picturesque Scenes When Natives oi
Mesopotamia Gather for Their
Favorite Sport.

Horseracng is a sport beloved by the
natives of Mesopotamia. They swarm
to the Basrah races, and the autumn
meet Of this Arab EPSON Is curious
and diverting sight. A European In
novation is the new brick grandstand
with a substantial roof and benches
spread with many-colored Persian
rugs. Behind the grandstand are the
wooden sheds rooted with mating to
exclude the heat. Here the horses are
stabbed and here resort the trainers,
stewards and the all important
''Totallsator." with his hangers-on. The
paddock Is patch Of desert-like the
course itself. Native gamblers also
congregate around the sheds. They are
shaggy and picturesque-at distance.
At close quarters they are indescrib-
ably dirty and ragged. They sit In
circles in the dust, like a lot of dingy
crows, needless OF the crowds surS.
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
CHAPTER I


Gentleman OF 'ne nanse'
When Madeline hammond steppeu
from the tram at ri Ca1oh' Ne" MIN
leo, it was nearly Midnight anu her
hrst impression was OF huSe u"IN
space OF cool WINDY emptiness
strange una sl'en'' sti tie'0'''H7 away
under great blinking white stars.
Miss, there's no one TO meet Eou'
said the conductor anNlously'
Il wired my brother she repiied'
HE Will be here presently. BUT IL ne
should not come-SureIy can ma Il
hOtel:'
"There's lodgings 10 be had. If
you'll excuse me-this is no place for
a lady like you to be alone at night.
It's a rough little town-mostly Mex
leans, miners, cowboys. And they
carouse a lot. Besides, the revolu-
tion across the border has stirred up
some excitement along the line. Miss,
| guess it's safe enough, If YOU"
Thank you | am not in the least
afraid"
As tho +roin started to glide away
Miss Hammond walked toward the
d,rlv lighted station. She entered
rho emmy waiting.room. An oil-lamp
rave o,1t a thick yellow light A tele-
erapb instrument clicked faint,y.
,fo5o,ire Hammond crossed tho
r. -, ~ ,,,Irdou, and bo11-
- ho. ,.oil ,ooI,oa ort - ers.
- .a,,i, .osor,. orl,, taw din, ,,ghts
, .tSaso h1n-rod In ber SiTbt A.
~ -,.a,,. ooo,,s+o,,ad 20 t1,o aor,,
ne- sr.orhI,. h,ilt borsa
s, aau ,ho u.,ndou, porona
bara sorora Throrch bo,e
:. .ho n.irdnw.,loss came cool
-, d or T. h-oo+hod q son,d
~. s.-no,, cn,rse,, mon her aar-o
.isa-,,ant tnas roir,,,,n% of lorrbter and
80 -. aaa +ha +-ornr ~ hoots 70 ,ha
80, -.,,,eio ~ ,bonogronh
.traa,nrn rerelrv" musad Mise
r,o.and os sbe laft tba window
NV What TO do? I'll wait here
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
Safe jeweIry or Money Bag

A. true story is told Of a young wom-
an who. awakened by the cry Of
Fire !" in summer hotel, fed panic
stricken from the building. However,
she did not suffer any loss Of money
or 1ewelry, because she always carried
q safe money bag. For years 1t had
been her habit to put her valuables In
a channels bag and tie the bag loosely
about her ankle when going to bed.
Thus her vaiuables were always with
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
~ shall not tell my brother Of
your-your rudeness to me-"

(To BE coNTNUEDJ
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
shakespeare's Vocabulary Rivaled.

Probably no living poet has more
extensive vocabulary than Gabrielle
fAnnunzio, who is to visit Paris In
the spring of this year. Most peo-
ple," he once said. "ase only 800
words l employ 15,OOO which l Gull
from different volumes, some taken
from an old book on agriculture, some
from an old translation of Ovid, 9TH
ers from Machiavelli's works. Old
italian authors are my daily bread"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07
HOLD RACING MEETS IN DESERT

ing around them as they make their
game and choose their favorites for
the race. The desert man Is a reck-
less bidder, he stakes his all upon his
favorite horse. In stoicism he resembles
the American Indian, for whether he
wins or loses his expression never
changes
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07

imagined 1t was just as well that her
veil hid her face at the moment. She
had been prepared to find cowboys
rather striking, and she had been
warned not to laugh at them.
This gentleman of the range deIib-
erately reached down and took up her
left hand. Before she recovered from
her start Of amaze he had stripped
of her glove.
'Flne spark, but no wedding ring"
Roanoke Rapids herald., 1923-09-07

her. no matter how completely she
might lose her head" As the bag
did not interfere with her sleep-as
many such things do-she could go to
bed feeling that her valuables were
practically burglar-proof. no matter
what happened.