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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-05-01
Senior Class Play Friday
Evening Splendid Success
Students Handle Sparkling Comedy,
Daddy Long Legs" to Entire Sat-
isfaction of Large Audience

The Senior Glass of the High
School scored another success last
Friday evening when they presented
their annual class play.
Daddy Long Legs" as interpreted
by the cast, proved to be play of
unusual merit, and required much
preparation. It's story is hinged on
the experiences of Judy, (Alma
Forsberg), an orphan whom neither
the matron nor the drab atmosphere
of the John Grier home has subdued.
Her guardian and benefactor, Jervis
Pendleton, George Kinsella), finally
turns out to be her Daddy Long
Legs" Jervis falls in love with her,
and like in most plays of this nature,
| the two marry.
Each character played his or her
part in a very creditable manner. The
Herald has not the space to give each
an individual write-up. Suffice to say
that the play was big success and
the large audience in attendance was
we'll pleased with the production.
The following is the cast of char
acters:
Jervis Pendelton, a wealthy trus-
tee -. -. ..... George Kinsella
James Mcbride, from Yale .....
........ ......... Nolan Gray
Cyrus Wykoff trustee ........
-. Carol Coons
Abner Parsons, trustee .......
............ Newell Barnard
Griggs, Mr.. Pendelton's secretary
............. Herbert Lembke
Walters, Mr.. Pendleton's butler
Nolan Gray
Judy, an orphan
Alma Forsberg
Miss Prichard, a charming old
gentlewoman -. Isabelle Conkey
Mrs. Pendleton, Jervis Pendleton's
sister-in-law -. Dorothy Steines
Julia Pendleton, her daughter -.
Marie Pangburn
Sallie Mcbride, James McBride's
sister JaneCte Danlem
Mrs. Semple, Mr.. Pendleton's old
nurse .......... Irene Emmick
Mrs. Lippett, matron of the John
Grier Home 49,. Beatrice Martyr
ORPHANS
Sadie Kate ...!... Virginia Kells
Gladiola ......... Evelyn Kusba
Loretta Patty Sparkes
Mamie ............ Janet Steiner
Freddie Perkins =. Herbert Lembke
Billy ............ Donald Sugden
Thomas ............ Robert Falk
Jack .............. Franklin Cliff
Maid .............. Evelyn Kusba
The specialties between acts proved
to be very popular and were enjoyed.
They were:
Piano Solo-Fifth Nocturne ....
....... Dorothy Steines
Chorus-"Daddy Long Legs" :...
Vocal Solo-"Mis' Rose" Eula Lee
Vocal Solo. Dreams of DID,.
Edwin Sleben
Piano Solo, lpine Hut. 49,.
.............. Beatrice Martyr
Piano Solo-"Love's Caprice.
The proceeds Of the play will be
used to purchase the memorial which
the Senior class is to leave to the
school
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Frieler of New
Munich spent Wednesday in Sank
Centre visiting at the Anton Nathe
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-05-01

F. p. Minette and son George were
Evansville business visitors Friday of
last week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1924-05-01

The proceeds Of the play will be
used to purchase the memorial which
the Senior class is to leave to the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
In Behalf of Safety

The miles per hour figures of the
sreedometer could be supplemented
in the interests of safety if the
stopping distances for the re-
spective speeds were also recorded.
When &c, miles per hour appeared
on the dial the sight of the figure
81 would remind the driver that he
must allow approximately ten feet
for stopping in event of emergency.
At Is miles per hour the figure
2Os would also appear. indicating
that twenty feet must be allowed for
stopping. Thus when the speed
ometer registered 80 miles per hour
and the supplementary dial said 113
the driver would begin to ap-
not how fast one goes but how
quickly one can stop.
Possibly someday the stopping
distances will be marked on the
speedometer dial, and also some
provision whereby the driver can
conveniently test his brakes to
make sure that he actually stops
within the approved distances. AS
matters stand ne is obliged to make
marks on the paving, and unless
the test is carefully worked out
with the assistance of others the
inspection is not always accurate
II he arrange to operate the
odometer like a stop-watch and
have special dial to show the
number of feet travelled by the car
in stopping there would unquestion-
ably be more carefully adjusted
brakes and fewer accidents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

sort of thing by getting together
and agreeing upon certain changes
as final.
This is where the compromise
may develop. With respect to
balloon tires it has already been
demonstrated in the case of a
popular-priced four cylinder car
that is being equipped with a
special type of balloon tire that
still retains some of the advantages
of the standard cord. 1t is gener-
ally agreed that the semi balloon
type to fit present rims is a make
shift and that, since it is both
cumbersome and unscientific 1t will
not be. acceptable as a compromise,
If compromise is required
Failing to agree as to the de-
STABILITY or undesira biity of the
balloon tire as standard equip
ment on all cars the manu-
facturers can expect to see the
public flock to the oversize cord
tire. and the tire people can expect
to find the public favoring the sort
OF cord tire that will stand low air
pressure without damage to it's cas-
ing. If the manufacturers continue
to disagree the public viii merely
assume that the idea of the balloon
tire is all right but that it is more
practical merely to approximate it
with low pressure cord.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
JEFFERSON

Miss Lee Bryant of Attleboro.
Mass, is with her aunt, Mrs. Bertha
Hobart for the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Sampson and wife at
tended the centennial services OF the
Baptist church in Waldoboro Tues
day.
Mrs. Charles Witham OF Everett,
Mass. is visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Bond.
On Sunday last large auto party
enjoyed the day at Boothbay Har-
Dor and Southport.
The Branch Mills dramatic club
will give Aunt Jerushy at the Grange
hall. next Monday.
Isaac p. Critics of Freedom passed
last week in town paper hanging at
the home of W. w. Ripley.
The 4th of July dance at Jefferson
Casino brought out record crowd
andythe evening was enjoyed among
the showers of confetti and other
novelties and noise makers.
The seven-year-o son OF Avian
Achorn is in the Knox hospital Ill
with appendicitis. He is reported as
doing well.
The Sunday school of the Baptist
church held an ice cream sociable in
the C. f. hall on Wednesday night
-
sum realized from the sale.
The haying season is on in earnest
and John Ames has finished on the
Watson Turner farm.
Last Tuesday the band of gypsies
which was led out of Augusta. pass
ed through this town and enroute
visited some of the stores, giving
much trouble. At the Beach farm
inn they stopped and would have
cleaned the place out had not some
of the knives and forks dropped out
of the sleeves of some of their
clothes. They finally went on their
way and We're last seen flying
towards Waldoboro.
Miss Martha Bryant of Damaris-
Gotta is a guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Florence Ripley.
A. v Ames continues in poor
health but is able to be about the
village.
Mrs. Attic Keene is seriously ill.
Many unique costumes are being
planned for the annual masquerade
Mt the Casino on the 22nd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
broad highway all the time. Signal
always.
The Old Mechanic Saws.

Every now and again some chap
rolls in here with the complaint that
his gas mileage is down and out
He cuts down on the carburetor to
a point where he almost has to
Prime the engine when its ninety in
the shade. He picks out all the
down grades he can find SO as to
coast. He buys the best grade of
gas and is sure he gets full measure.
Still no result as far as his gas
mileage goes.
1t usually takes me about two
seconds to lift the hood and prove
to hin that most of his trouble is
low fabrication. not only prove to
him that he's shy of oil in the
orarllcase but that the little he's
got is half raw gasoline. 1 can
clean out the case and make him in
vest in six or seven quarts of the
best oil I've got in the place and
then make him promise to add a
fresh quart every time he thinks
the gas mileage is too low.
Next l get my grease gun and
prove to him that the fan bearin's
starvin' for grease. This usually
surprises him because 1 he's one of
those fellers who figure that all
these engine accessories run on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Motor Desert Guides
Speed Up Sahara Trim

Beirut, Syria. June 10 "a. P. nv
MaiD-London to Bagdad as a real,s.
has definitely replaced former En-.
peror Williams dream of Berlin IA
Bagdad. A journey from Haiti
Palestine. across the desert to Rar-
dad, which two years ago took abon,
two weeks, is now being made in four
days. thanks to the operation Of a
cross desert motor service between
the two points.
Guides for the gasoline driven
caravans are taken on at Beyrouth
or Damascus, and the trip across the
trackless desert in high powered mo.
tors is made with the aid Of desert
dwellers trained from childhood 10
pick their way across the sands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

vision of WHY'S engineering
and sales executives anticipating IS
it does the needs of the motorist who
seeks distinction and up-to- dateness.
yet without excessive extravaganza.
But it is in the riding quality of the
Elue Bird that the new standard is
set. Overland design has always
demanded unusually comfortable rid
ing qualities.
In the past this has largely been
met by the patented TripleX Springs
used on Overland cars. which are u
unique method of spring suspension
adopted by WHY'S Overland engin-
GERS, in which the springs are mount
ed on the chassis in such manner
that the body is carried as if
Graded between the two extreme
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Science Seeks Birth
Place of Man in
Monaghan Desert

Having established to their own
satisfaction the fact that man existed
| 600,0OO years ago, scientists will now
| attempt to trace his origin back an
| other million years.
Led by Roy Chapman Andrews.
who returned from Asia a year ago
| with nest of 26 dinosaur eggs ten
million years old, another, expedition
. sailed from the United States May
eth for China. Thence the party
will proceed into the heart of the
Cobb desert in Mongolia, where it is
hoped a f1ve-year search will reveal
further amazing secrets concerning
the early life of man, beast and rep
tile.
AS in the previous expedition,
the scientists will rely on American
bullt motor cars and trucks for tram
sportation, although roads. are I'M
known in most of the vast territory
TO be explored. Mr.. Andrews recently
visited Dodge Brothers factory in
Detroit, where five cars were being
equipped for the expedition. Mr..
Andrews expressed great satisfaction
with the new equipment and repeated
that he attributed a great share of
the success of his last memorable ex-
petition to the remarkable endurance
of Dodge Brothers cars These made
it possible to accomplish a 30-year
task in three years. In view of this
experience it was only natural that
he should again insist upon Dodge
Brothers cars for his next expedition.
Fifteen scientists representing
twelve branches of learning, chosen
from 1000 applicants constitute the
party.
While scientists differ on the sub
ject, especially since the discovery Of
the 600,000-year- Foxhill man in
England, Mr.. Andrews is Of the belief
that man evolved in Asia and that it
will be in the younger rocks of Mon
golia, II anywhere, that traces of his
first activities will be found. He is
strongly supported in this theory by
such an eminent scientist as Henry
Fairfield Osborn who was referred to
by William Jennings Bryan in their
famous debate on evolution, as "a tall
professor who comes down out of the
trees to push good people who believe
in God off the sidewalk" i
when we found the ten-million-
year-o old dinosaur eggs, we were ex-
aiming rocks older than humanity"
said Mr.. Andrews. But now we are
going to the rocks where human re-
mains are more likely TO exist. 1t is
a gamble, but we think the prospects
justify gambling"
In their quest the scientists will
push farther west than they have
ever gone before, working both to the
north and the south of the Altai
Mountains. AS the beginning of ex-
ploration will be made about 1000
miles from the nearest base, Kalgan,
1t will be necessary to organize with
especial care. Arrangements have
been made for 200 camels to carry
provisions ahead of the motor trucks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Your Brothers Keeper

on certain kinds of roads and IN
der certain conditions it is n matter
of commonsense safety for drivers
TO keep safer distances apart. but
one is frequently annoyed by having
IN his wake some driver who
chooses to ignore this fact. If
TITS is the case YOU can easily he
YOUR brothers keeper. and your own
100, by speeding up a little now and
again so as to keep farther ahead
or MIN. Where the going is too
treacherous to warrant this oc-
casional speeding up then stop A
moment and allow him to pass. You
can then keep a safe distance be-
hind him. and to your mutual bene-
fit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
CUTTING A DASH

wind. Then I oil the generator
bearings and the water pump shaft,
and wind up by squirting oil over
the valve stems.
This is one of the most important
features of the job. How can any
owner expect t get good mileage
with valves that stick open half the
time? Cuts down valve friction,
too, when You keep the stems well
oiled. When You cut, friction you
save gas.
or course I always go over the
Whole job, transmission. universals
and all. But it's the little things
that count. That's why | go so far
as to see that the speedometer
cable is well creased. If you're
goin' to neglect these things YOU
might as Well drill a hole in the
gas tank and let her drip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
ALBION

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Luce and Mr..
and aIrs. Almon Luce of Farming
ton were visitors Sunday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Bittlefield.
Mrs. A. ]. Luce of Pennington is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Charles Wentworth. also her sister,
Mrs. Fred Littlefeld.
Everett Skillin from Boston is Wis
ting relatives in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nelson visited
relatives in Newburyport, Mass, a
few days last week.
Mrs. Clarence Hussey returned
Tuesday from New York.
The many friends of Miss Therese
Hall met at the I. o. o. +. hall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
BENTON

The members OF the Benton
Grange. decided at their meeting last
Wednesday. to attend church in A
body, on the coming Sunday after.
noon. July the 18th, at . P. NJ. They
ere to attend divine worship at the
Methodist church in Benton proper,
and hear a special Change sermon
preached by the Rev. George c.
smith. the pastor of the church. who
himself is an ardent Granger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Balloon Tires With
Triplex Springs Set
New Comfort Standard

WHY'S Overland believes that It
has set new standard in motor car
riding comfort in the production of the
Overland Blue Bird, which has just
been placed on the market
In this most unsual and distinctive
car WHY'S Overland mas met the
appeal of the automobile buyer for a
low-priced car equipped with ball
loon tires, coupled with a body
design of attractive allurement to the
eye.
The Blue Bird Is a radiant achieve
ment that again reflects the keen
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

points of the car. The ends of the
SPRINGS of the new Blue Bird are 1856
inches apart and the body rests on
them just as ifSin a hammock.
The weight of each Overland spring
is about 20 pounds and it is made of
chrome vanadium steel, carefully
heat treated. These are so design
ed and assembled in the chassis that
all road shocks are absorbed with
minimum discomforts to the occu-
pants of the car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Never Fail to SiqnaI

Even the experienced driver
lapses into the habit of failing to
signal his intention to turn left If
he is following the beaten track of
the main highway. He should re-
member that the man behind may
be a local driver who, planning to
takethe dirt continuation of the road
straight ahead, figures that those
ahead of him are going the same
way. Everybody isn't travelling the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Why does chicken cross the
street7 Because Sweetie can't
find aSparking space on her side.
Gettjno IL Settled


1t IL almost fatal to attempt to
predict the outcome Of four-wheel
brakes and balloon tires. because
many prominent automotive people
are divided as to the merits Of these
changes. Bot people in the financial
districts are certain Of one thing:
namely, that fhe 1925 models will
decide both points definitely. There
will be no long winded battle as
was In the case with the adoption
Of the self starter, they contend.
The reason for this is because the
motoring. public today does not
want to be in doubt. People do not
want to. put their good money into
an experiment, and neither do they
want to buy cars that are old
fashioned in design. 1t slows up
sales to have the public celebrating.
The manufacturers are said to be
wise enough to call a halt to this
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Done Every Day Here

The news that radio waves
are suspected of being the cause
OF mysterious Sailing of auto
engines in French town is
interesting, but not signific ant,
Less wonderful things than
radio waves do it every day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Two TOURING Tina

Speed is relative. You can save
a lot of time on your trip by step
ping on the gas a little at the start
rather than trying to work up to a
lively speed by degrees. If you give
the car a burst of speed at forty
you'll be surprised to find how com
Portable your riding will be when
you cut it down to thirty.
SLOW moving cars on the high.
ways are often operated by dream
ers, When driver has a destina- :,
ton in view he hurries uncon-
sciously, but when he is Just out for
the air he's very likely to be a bit
oblivious to the interests of others.
His laxity is your danger. Get bv
him If you possibly can. And be
sure that he hears your horn before
you try passing,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Went il Stolen?

The following suggestions are
given for the benefit of those who
would like to get rid Of their cars,
and in the hope that the majority
who want to keep them will get the
drift of it:
Park the car in the same place
every day, and leave it exactly the
same length of time.
Never look back at the car after
having parked it.
Forget to lock it. and leave the
door ajar.
Find lonely places to leave it.
Have no Identification marks on
it.
Park it on hill where they won't
even have to crank the engine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

Connecticut is rejecting a
third Of the applicants for
license on grounds that they
are incompetent. Since human
nature never changes this
doesn't speak very we'll for
third Of those were passed be-
tore the restrictions were order.
ed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
the last friend to travel it
multiplied b. two.

, No automobile salesman has
ever been known to run out of
gas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
Points to Rememher

1t pays to scrape your feet when
stepping into the car from the
garage floor. An oily shoe is a
source. of danger when It presses on
the brake pedal. 1t may slip off.
Always race your engine once OF
twice when backing up in a parking
space. Serves as a warning to any
peoestrians who chance to be cross
ing behind the car.
A spotlight on a direct circuit
from the battery is, a safety device
to insure you against being left in
total darkness when running fast at
night, in the event that a ashort'
puts out the headlights.
When the motorcycle con comes
into view and you want to cut yonr
speed don't put out your hand. If
you catch him in your mirror use
the emergency for deceleration.
not the loot pedal with its tell
tale stop light to arouse his sus-
picions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

The original permanent wave
was the wasfboard highway.
Copyright 1924 by The Uilmar
Feature Service.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

Thursday evening and presented hs,
with many beautiful and useful eifts
In view OF her approaching marrIaee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12

The running time between. any
two points is the time reported by
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-07-12
More Truth Than Gas

MUr1 IFuth IMAM Gas
garages have done more to
keep cars from serving their
owners than all the bad weather
in history.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-27
WOMEN LEADING.
DRIVE FOR
c. v. j.
Campaign to Get 81. 900, 900
viii Be Widely Extended
During Coming Week.

The competitive spirit among the
team workers in the George Wash.
ington University campaign for a
million dollar building and endow-
ment fund will be heightened this
week as the final period Of the
drive opens.
Prizes have been donated as
awards to the workers from the
women's and mems groups who
turn in the highest individual
totals.
A silver loving cup presented by
Carol Glover, member Of the uni
versity board of trustees, will be
given to the member Of the mems
organization who proves the most
successful worker.
Prizes for Women.
Two silver models Of pheasants,
given by Charles Corby, member
of the university board Of trustees,
are to be awarded to the worker
from the women's organization re-
porting the greatest total in
pledges.
The leading women contenders
LOr the award are: MISS EllZaDotn
Earnest, captain Of Team 55; Olive
Prescott, captain of Team SO; Miss
F. Egbert, captain Of Team Sc;
Miss Elsie Sanders, Team Sc; Mrs.
H. G, Doyle, captain of Team "a:
Miss Henryette Brum, captain of
Team SO and Mrs. Robert Boldwell,
Team 81. The leaders in the mems
division are Joseph w. Cox, captain
of Team 6; John e. Walker, Team
q; c. H. Jewett, Team 81; Prof.
H. G.. Doyle, captain of Team 81;
DIR. Everett Ellison, captain of Team
%; II. Lattane Lewis, captain of
Team 8; w. D. Ham. captain of
Team 38; S. Nicholson, captain
of Team 90; DIR. d. J. Brit
well, captain Of Team 81; DIR. ].
Mallory, captain OF Team 20; and
Dorsey Hyde, captain of Team IL.
Close to the leaders in both groups
are a number of workers who are
separated from the front ranks by
but a few hundred dollars.
Some Totals Large.
It was announced that Division z.
a women's group, was in the lead
Of the divisional organization with
total to date of $29, 7O5.9O. Divi-
sion is under the leadership Of
Mrs. j. p. Earnest and Mrs. Joshua
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-02-27
Utility Dresses
For Professional
Women and Nurses
$1.95

In a number of regu-
lation straightline and
fitted styles w h i c h
nurses, maids, manicur-
lists, mattresses, hair
dressers, ETC., will find
attractive and appro-
pirate for their profess
sions.
-Faultlessly tailored
of the well-known Fruit
Of the Loom, assuring
one excellent service.
Sizes SO to 46.
Kann's-Second Floor.