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The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29
Northern Counties
Produce Best
Iowa Corn

SPIRIT LAKE Ia, Feb. 25.-
One of the very interesting things
brought out in the Iowa corn
yield contest the past year is the
fact that the northern sections Of
counties in Iowa, averaged more
than the southern section. An
other feature of special import
ance is finding yellow corn
which will equal the famous Sill
yer King variety and may even
prove rival to it. Six out of the
seven top yielding samples from
the northern section were yellow
varieties. A variety known as
Smiths Yellow Dent yielded els
bushels per acre in the official
test compiled by the assoc iation.
George Steen, of West Liberty,
Ia, was the winner for the entire
state on his Reads Yellow Dent,
with 68.7 bushels per acre.
These corn yield tests are bring
ing out some very important facts
concerning corn production and
much effort is being put forth to
secure a high yielding yellow corn
for northern Iowa.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29
MARSHALLTOWN
SCHOOL BOARD
LEADER TALKS
Temporary Schools Are De-
scribed as Scoops" by
President Mueller
SURVEY is PLANNED
Now 900 Pupils in Building Orig.
inally Erected for 900
Want New Structure

MARSHALLTOWN, la, Feb. %
The following statement was printed
in The Times-Republican of this
place, recently. In it, II. {. Mueller,
president of the Marshalltown school
board sets down the educational con-
ditions in his city in concise form.
The school board here seeks the
aid of all citizens in lettering con-
ditions. The board president invites
constructive criticism from voters.
The statement, because it's con
tents will be of interest throughout
the entire state, is printed herewith
in full:
To the Tax Payers: 1t may be a
little uncommon but not wholly in
discreet if l as president of the
school board attempt to give few
facts pertaining to the boards work
done in the past and some ideas OF
future needs.
We, no doubt, will all agree that
no investment that ever has been
made in Marshalltown pays such q
great dividend considering training
and development for the tasks of
men and women of tomorrow, as we
receive from our public school sys-
tenn.
There are problems that must be
satisfactorily disposed of in order to
maintain our place among the &C
credited high schools of the state.
The demand for a new high school
at this time is paramount with all OF
MS, considering our crowded condi-
tion and the fact that we must resort
to the use of temporary buildings in
our high school. Our present build
ing was originally erected to accom-
modate 500 pupils but at this time
we have, including the eight grade,
an enrolment of over 900.
This condition is only for the
present, and not making any allow
ance for the increased requirement
of 1926, which will be about as soon
as any new program can be carried
out.
The temporary scoops" which we
are compelled to use are certainly
nothing more than "bridge-over" to
our real need. Then, too, having nc
elevator service it is almost an un-
pardonable condition to compel
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29
What the Khan Is Doing in the
Hilly State of West Virginia

HARRISBURG, w. VA, Feb. 25.-
The Women of the Ku Klux Khan,
made their initial public appearance
here recently when a dozen or more
robed members of the feminine or
ganization marched the aisle of the
United Brethren church, North View,
and presented the pastor, the Rev.
T. E. Gainor with a donation.
SHINNSTON, w. VA, Feb. 25.-
Hundreds of Klansmen packed the
local Khan Klavern a recent evening
when a national lecturer set forth
the principles of the organization,
and called attention to the fact that
the Ku Klux Khan is not anti-Catho-
lie, anti-Jew, or anti-Negro, but is
strictly pro-Protestant in every sense
Of the word.
GRAFTON, w. VA, Feb. 25.-Hun-
dreds of enthusiastic Klansmen
wedged their way into the local Kla-
vern recently when a national lee
turer called attention to the fact
that many Klansmen had miscon-
ceived the plan of the organization
and set forth it's teachings. He en-
phasized the fact that the Khan is
not antagonistic to any race, color or
creed.
DIANA, w. VA, Feb. 25.-This
usually quiet little town turned out
enmasse a recent evening, when sew
eral dozen members Of the Knights
of the Ku Klux Khan attired in full
regalia of the order, paraded the viii
lage streets. The march started
shortly after shutdown and was pre-
ceeded by heavy bombing on adjacent
hillsides. It was the first public ap-
pearance of the organization in this
town. Subsequent to the march, the
robed members called at the home
of the Rev. A. Paugh, pastor of a 10
cal Protestant church and left a do
nation.
WAYNE, w. VA, Feb. 18.-The
great movement of the Ku Klux Khan
is taking Wayne, Lincoln and Boone
counties by storm. No movement in
the history Of this trinity of coun-
ties has ever swept this section with
such force. A field man, who is in
charge of this section, declares that
cNcIJ Will DC III LILO
Khan ranks before the end of the
ensuing summer.
BECKLEY, w. VA, Feb 23.-One
of the largest banquets ever staged
in Raleigh county was put on here,
last night, when Beckley Khan,
Knights of the Ku Klux Khan, gave
| banquet to its retiring exalted cy-
clops. Covers We're laid for 500 per-
| sons.
BERKELEY SPRINGS, w. VA,
Feb. 25.-In order that its members
might attend a special service at the
local United Brethren church, a re-
cent evening, at which the Rev. Le-
max Childress, Cumberland, Md, de-
livered sermon on "Americanism,"
Berkeley Springs Khan, Knights Of
the Ku Klux Khan, adjourned a regu-
lar meeting by unanimous vote The
special sermon and the Khan meeting
night came simultaneously. Nearly
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

growing girls to climb five fights of
stairs to some of their class rooms.
True we have same antiquated
grade school buildings. To the Abb
bott and the Rogers must be given
the credit as the pioneers of the
structures of yesterday. At the time
these buildings were erected it was
not with the same demand and re
quirement that we would make to-
day. However all these grade schools
were thoroughly repaired during the
summer of 1923, under the direction
of the building and grounds commit
tee and by James Jensen, supervisor
sf the buildings. New fixtures were
installed in all of these buildings at
that time, making them, as we be-
believe, temporarily satisfactory for
the present need.
1t is the purpose of the school
board to have a survey and inspec-
ton made of all the grade school
buildings to secure unbiased opinion
as to where our immediate need may
be.
Over a period of two years we
have had the following building ac-
tivities.
/. On July /, 1922, we retired
bonds to the amount Of $50, 100000
and on July /, 1923, we retired SIS
10000, making a total of SAT 100000.
Previous to that a total of 100000
in bonds was retired over a period of
forty years.
2. Erected the Aaron Palmer
building which took approximately
S25, 900 in excess of the bond issue.
3. Expended $500 on Franklin
field.
4. Started a general renovation
of seats in all buildings. All those
east of Center street were taken care
of last year, and we are planning to
take care of those west of Center
street during the coming year.
5. Bought ground for new high
school site, having, with the excep-
tion of two lots, purchased the bal
ance Of lots necessary to complete
the site from Palace court on the
east to the rear of lots facing on
South Twelfth street on the west and
from Boone street on the south to
the rear Of the lots facing on Church
street on the north.
6. Employed a certified public &C
countant to examine all school ex-
penditures and make suggestions in
all matters of accounting that was
deemed necessary to our system.
These are major propositions that
the school board has had to work out
besides innumerable smaller details
that naturally must be cared for
each month
i desire to say to the public that
the members of the school board
continually invite and ask construc-
tive criticism. Destructive criticism
is always barrer and hindrance to
a perfected public school system.
The school board likewise invites CO.
operation, which is the vital issue
for the success of a well-governed,
thoroughly organized school. Every
committee on the board has exhib7
tied a fine spirit in doing the tasks
of it's respective work with view
of unity for the whole board that is
seldom found.
I therefor commend to the public
the worthy and unbiased efforts of
every member of the board and urge
the sincere cooperation of every
citizen in the tasks of maintaining
the high standard of our public
school system. H. c. Mueller, presi-
dent school board.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

PORTSMOUTH, O., Feb. 26-The ar
rest of nearly 200 Klansmen by or
ders of an alien chief of police here
few months ago has proved the
greatest boost the Khan could have
had. The kluxers were arrest ed
while parading and the chief was
photographed marching in triumph
at the head of the procession on the
way to Jail. Since the election was
only few days off, it is believed
his action was political move, but
it backfired because the ex-chief H.
now said to be working as day la
borer.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

Nobody can tell what q man will
do toward cleaning up his home
town by the noise he makes at
church.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

The principles Of the Khan make
clear the fact that the man who de-
MES Christ In politics will not be
loyal to Him In anything else.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

klansmen, a word to the wise IS
enough-but you've got to choose
the right word.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

obligation of their order respected.
A little more than a year ago Aid
rich Blake, "the boy prodigy of Ok
lahoma politics" attained the i'm
portant office of chief counsel to the
states executive.
With meteor like suddeness and
brilliancy he flashed across the hori-
zon Of public affairs, and for a few
days blazed to a height while the
Walton luminary was at it's perihe-
lion.
The winds arose and the thunder
resounded while a dark cloud of
public wrath obscured the celestial
spectacle.
And when the tempest was Gained
at last and the cloud had passed
away, the amazing phenomen of John
Galloway Walton and Aldrich Blake
disappeared from view!
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

SO per cent of those present at the
services in a body. They were not
robed.
BLUEFIELD, w. VA, Feb. o.
Thousands of persons attended the
mammoth outdoor Klavalcade which
was staged by the Bluefield, w. Va,
and Graham, Va, Klans. Graham is
just across the state line from Blue
field. The affair was one of the
greatest Khan demonstrations ever
attempted in this section of the
state.
MULLENS, w. VA, Feb 23.-Plans
are being made by Mullens Khan to
bring a national lecturer for the Ku
Klux Khan here, March 2. 1t is said
that invitation will be issued to the
general public to attend. 1t is be-
lieved that an invitationai meeting,
at which persons can make known
their desire to become affiliated
with the organization will be held a
few days subsequent to the speaking.
OAK HILL, w. VA, Feb. 22.-Ac-
cording to announcement made here
today, Oak Hill Khan Knights of the
Ku Klux Khan, is planning to place
Bibles in every school in Fayette
county. The Khan will insist that
the teachers read the scriptures
without comment. Fayetteville and
Mount Hope Klans are expected to
join in the movement.
NEW MARTINSVILLE w. VA, Feb.
23.-"When Jesus shall come again,
when the last trumpet shall sound
and time shall be no more, and when
all people come face to face with
God, then the Ku Kiux Khan will
Klux no more" DIR. A. o. Johnson,
Little Rock, Ark, national lecturer
for the Knights of the Ku Klux
Khan, told an audience of approxim-
ately 800 persons in a stirring ad-
dress delivered in the Lincoln the
ater here tonight. The subject of
the speakers talk was when the
Ku Klux will Klux No More"
NORTH FORK, w. VA, Feb. 25.-
In this county of Mcdowell where
go per cent Of the population are
negroes and where an additional ten
per cent are ineligible, hundreds of
persons are being initiated into the
Khan every week. Those who are
eligible for admittance to the Or
ganization sincerely realize the ne
cessity for it's existence and are CIV
ing the movement enthusiastic sup
port.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29

BURN FIERY CROSS
BLUE EARTH MINI, Feb. 25.-
About so members of the Ku Klux
Khan burned fiery cross in the city
park Friday evening.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29
INITIATE 500 MEMBERS

ADRIAN, MICH, Feb. 26.-Five
hundred candidates we're initiated
into the order Of the Knights of the
Ku Klux Khan at a meeting here
last week. The big problem with
the organization now Is how TO cb-
tain a hall large enough to accom-
modate those who wish to attend
the meetings.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-02-29
KLANSWOMAN BURIED

LANCASTER, O., Feb. 26.-The
largest funeral ever held at the Eng
lish Lutheran church here was pres
ent at the services for Mrs. Dan
Brandon recently, which were at
tended by the Women Of the Khan,
both at the church and at the grave.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12
BY SIDNEY HERSCHE SMALL
(Copyright by The Bobbs.MerriIl Col

he could be in remote portion of the
house, where his every act would be
watched, his presence observed. He
would be unsupported But theft
here was another matter, and he might
be accused.
The cabin-boy felt that some proof
was needed. 'I-this is not the first
one I've killed." he offered. as that
proof of my courage and purpose?"
who" a shoulder shrugged, "who
did you kill?"
"O-Matuso-San." He had read of 1t
in the papers.
"Aei! 1t was your Did he strug-
gle%
with all the strength of his thirty
well-fed years! He nearly overcame
me. but"
Thirty" shouted the other. "He
had a straggly beard like the Sacred
Goat"
mo not like a goat. Not
as thick as a goats. Yes, of course.
straggly. Yes >. l was thinking
Of some one else who is marked for
destruction"
did you kill him or did you notP'
81 told you"
"What color was his blood?"
"Black !"
Il saw the mobiles at sword-play. One
was cut. He .bled red as a dogs
tongue. l think you lie!"
A voice from the kitchen, calling
Nom'd'n nom, where was
that accused boy, with all Of the
work before him
Come will not permit you"
"Then return the money which l
have paid you, or 1 will tell of it to
your employer, the honorable cook
know that money. 1 can tell 1t by a
mark"
The houseboy stroked mis- pocket
thOughtfully. II still think you lie,"
he said mOurnfully. "But-well-you
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12
Betrothed as Babies

For centuries past 1t has been the
custom In China for the parents of q
baby girl to betroth her, in infancy,
to the youthful son of friendly
couple, and there have been numerous
cases In which the girl has not seen
her husband-to-be until she arrived at
the home of his parents for the mar
rage ceremony. The match was
question solely for the respective par
ents and the young couple were not
consulted. Western civilization, how
ever, is encroaching on China, and the
fact that the old order is changing is
proved by four advertisements insert
ed in the vernacular Press of Picking
recently. by which young women have
given notice to the world that they
decline to recognize the betrothals ar
ranged for them in their infancies, and
that they reserve for themselves the
right to select their life partnerA
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|eLord of Thunder Gate

Wells sensed this and was pleased
The table conversation was trite
wells was very grave, answering vii.
hans' purposeless questions concern.
Ing Japan with exactness, Alberta's
queries about Oriental customs with
elaborate courtesies. Sanderson SAT 81.
lent through the dinner, only noddine
MS mead when the Japanese explained
some interesting detail of the East
All found it difficult to follow his
words, the '1'' was always "r," he
spoke in singsong, almost, Ellen
thought, like the girls in the Flower
Boats of China.
With the disappearance of the last
dish from the table, and the bringing
OF coffee and tobacco, all felt the air
become tense. Ellen had wished more
than once that her man would include
her In the conversation; she knew
that under the calmness he was ex.
cited. This because of the careful
way IN which he spoke, the great at
tention that she knew he was giving
to the stilted pronunciation of each
word. And she was almost sure-al-
most sure that she knew.
Let us go to the library" Sander
son said at last. Il have givep orders
that we are not to be INTERRUPTED. II
will be quiet there"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12
Wanted to Shoot

In connection with a tournament at
San Diego substantial prizes were Of
fered for the best trapshooters. The
mischievous printer, however, didn't
care for 1T" as long as he could &C."
AS result all the crack crap shooters
from Tia Juana are said to have in
vaded San Diego in body in order to
grapple the substantial awards to be
made in their class. They were visibly
disappointed when they found that the
shooting had to be done with a shot
gun. A crap shooter may carry
pistol, but he doesn't use it to scatter
his worries. In the presence of a shot
gun he is dumb.-Los Angeles Times.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12

will not steal?--no?-very well, I will
assist you, as the money will go far
with me. You have it all clearY'
If waS oil cIaor
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12

Hello, where have you been?"
asked Binks.
He was on his way home from the
Office and had overtaken Jinks, who
looked wet and muddy and was bur-
dened with fishing tackle.
"Been fishingY replied links sol
EMMY.
"Catch much?" was the next ques-
ton
ooh, yes; too much" links laughed
mirthfully. "Too much for me-"
What did you catch?" inquired
Binks eagerly.
"First train there, last train back"
Jinks told him bitterly Caught in a
shower, caught a cold and expect L
shall catch it when I get home"
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|IlIIEIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIII

finished the bottle while was in bed. I
got up feeling fine and have taken care
of the twins alone ever since. recon-
mend the Vegetable Compound highly
and will sing its praises in the future"
Mrs. IDA GERBITz, Wyocena, Wis.
1t is remarkable how many cases have
been reported similar to this one. Many
mothers are left in a weakened and
rundown condition afterchild-birth and
for such mothers the care of the baby
is well-nigh impossible. Not only is it
hard for the mother, but the child itself
will Indirectly suffer.
Lydia E. PinlSham's Vegetable Com
pound is an excellent tonic for the
MOTHERHOOD before ndafter childbirth.
1t is prepared from medicinal roots and
herbs, and does not contain any HARM
full drugs. 1t can be taken in safety by
nursing mothers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1924-11-12
CHAPTER XVIII

Wells fumbled with his cigarette.
he relt very cold, although the room
was warm with a seacoal fire. AL
berta had seen that all of the setting
was ready, nicely arranged: row Of
chairs edged about the hearth, with
Sanderson between Ray and herself
next the Japanese, lastly, Alberta's
new aversion, the Japanese's wife
Williams was sunk luxuriously in his
padded chair, but none of the others
was at ease.
The patch over Wells eye gave him
a sinisterly brigandish appearance
lie fastened Sanderson with the other
which seemed smaller than usual: :
hard. glittering, utterly Japanese.
His words were soft and smoothed
very gentle and controlled. There
was not even an echo of Wells in this
modulated speech with its strange
change of ST" for 81"
Il vas with the dead man when he
was passing into the First Heaven"
Wells began. This, ne considered. was
strictly true. He patted his finger.
tips together, choosing his words with
care.
1T was in the last Prayer-Hour. !
was rejecting upon the saying that
EVIL passions restrain the perfect
ness of the human heart when a serv.
ant brought me the news. NV re
vered father had just died, and ]
was absorbed in devotion for him.
But it is said that he who expects
mercy must give It. and 1 accom-
panied the servant to the side of the
white man."
Wells felt that this was sufficiently
Oriental in tone. and switched to the
truth again. "Why was this man
killed? Aaa! men have the same pas
sions; the same sun warns us all
There was the matter of a pair of
gold cuff-links," Wells described them
minutely, (which must nave been
seen by some thief. \ A knife. Zzutt !
The work of an instant" Wells heard
them all sigh. This was start enough,
and he awaited question.
What had he been doing before
you saw him?" Williams prompted.
There had been much brandy"
Wells watched Williams air of
satisfaction. The SNUG scampl He
folded his hands inside the sleeves
of his kimono, fighting for the first
time for self-control.
"The dying man told me of his
story. Why? Death opens the mouth,
perhaps. 1t is said that those who
face the Invisible speak truth, as there
is no longer need to lie. Well. The
trees were bare when this man began
a long pilgrimage. An endless jour
ney that could have but one ending.
Before this was reached, the trees
had blossomed, the petals fallen. and
ripe fruit clustered on the branches.
Ho! this man had the gift of words.
l saw the building of a great bridge.
A disagreement: the dead man did
not tell me what this was, nor did
ask. He had set out upon a broad
TRAIL road bordered with many COM
forts and soft cushions, but which
narrowed and narrowed, until, as the
river which has its source at the tenn
pie of Jizo, God Of Travel, there was
but one village remaining to be
visited. The village of death. The
man could speak l saw nights of
cold and rain, when he would foolish
ly fortify himself with brandy. saw
days when he was a follower of the
mother of beggars, scooping ancient
meat like any passing mendicant /
saw him harried by dogs"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
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,. " You It Is to be r rlTrUn,
l S,. That should you be y, = de- 20
|s, .1,s nothing OF you. I re-
Rr ,,'.' pay here, and win short.
d sT ranch which I VIII rent :"
s,,,, mere =, talk too much
Sc s,'o "a. There are two. One Il,
\ so rr' I IoT the white woman,
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, ~ .S linen is kept. # # i it tbe
!, 1 1In left and opposite . t t,,e
IN !. t.ll me eagerly, W av Sl,v
l.ss'SOs' Ms fields ana mo rou
',a-s, = rom the poor? Hot
h ,s,, ne has taken a maid aI
''''d' or perhaps your
! Il ,s 5aa,-7 have no wife.
NNH
y .. Who T.. strikes earns all ali
'A,ry,s -,eye slowly. scratch
so1,, lovI Flat you N f boI.
Ii s's =. for the purpose se nave Yo,s
M ne 7 house and Nv I Wi, you gu
l. 20 not believe / = Will NJ
i , a,S trenbled VIE,
"a, 80 ..i Pleaded his purn "ssn
'''nant Knnngl Y Ye.