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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13
Interesting Letter from Kansas

interest in Skowhegan. the home of
his youth. He has seen service in
widely separated parts of the world
and continues to be a member of our
permanent military establishment. AS
the letter indicates he at one time
was in Persia in COMMAND of the con-
stabnlary of that country.
The 9th Cavalry
No. 1861 Fort Riley, Kans.
Feb 5, 1924.
My dear friend:
Referring to page seven Of your
January thirty-frst issue, sheik in
Persian Qt being an arabic wordT is
pronounced "shaick," accent on the
first syllable or very nearly shake
as you had it. May | suggest for
an article by you with the heading
THE Romance of Words?' II is
fascinating subject. Our every day
phrases and words take on new
meaning and significance. Khoki
(Persan) means of dust, /. @. color of
dust. Thin as a rair' refers not TO
the name cedar fence rails of boy
hood days, but to the rail, a bird com
mon I believe in some of the south
ern Atlantic states. Reindeer"
means rein deer, deer driven by reins
to distinguish this specie from other
deer. Common every day household
words are many of ancient Lineage.
Deep in the mountains of the rough
Baghtiaric country, the border land
between western Persia and Turkey,
| noted with delighted surprise Che
peasants calling "whoo hish!" to
their oxen. Undoubtedly word
used by our ancient Aryan ancestors.
Games too are of ancient days. The
Pension children play our game of
jack stones, using bones (knuckles)
and play hop-scotch as do American
kiddies. | saw during a MONDAY
halt. the Nomad Baghtrane children
having an exciting game of blind
mans buff
The Orient changes but slowly, a
thousands years, especially in Per-
STA brings few changes. There the
Biblical phrases of speech and their
origin are readily traceable. One
sees at Armenian weddings, the pro-
cession of the wise and foolish vir-
gins, carrying however lighted kerso-
sene lamps and with lamp shades!!
The shepherd still uses his lutte on
the hillside and his ready sling. as
did David! He quickly and accurate
ly heads off wandering sheep by a
well thrown pebble.
For those who care to look up the
curren February number of Asia,
the article on Jade, White and
Black" shows true Persian types of
men and women. See pages 1903 to
107. The three drummers are typi-
cally Persian. The article abounds
in Persian words BY the way old
Persian is to this day the court Ian
guage of India! How come? The
Persans under Nadis Shah invaded
India. Hindustan is but corrupt
Persian. Its real name Urdu" 1.-THE
hordel literally the army, means the
language of the horde, the invading
force. which mixed Persian with To-
cal Indian tongues. It's n long and
interesting theme. / hope | have ex-
cited your interest
Sincerely yours,
JOHN n MERRILL
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

scrupulous demoguery, and, be it fur
ther
Resolved, that this man of silence,
of deliveration, of tremendous eff
cheney and ability possesses that
hold on the public which comes only
to men in whom the public recog-
nizes those great natures whose de-
cisions are made solely at the die
tates of cinscience and without re-
gard to the effect on their personal
and political fortunes; and. be it
further
Resolved, that we recognize in his
career a striking example of the pos
sibilities and opportunities afforded
by our country to the individual OF
humble beginnings and lowered with
the slightest of financial resources;
that we commend his wisdom and
honesty; that we appreciate his reali-
cation of the tremendous response
bilities of the position to which he
has been called; that we congratu-
late the country on the marked sue
cess which has attended his efforts
to solve the numerous, intricate and
delicate problems which have con-
fronted him from the moment OF
his assumption of his present office;
that we admire his steadfast exemp-
LEGATION of and devotion to the real
principles of true Americanism; and
be it further
Resolved, that this convention
hereby instructs the delegates select
ed by it to represent the state. OF
Minnesota at the national Republi-
can convention, to be held in the
city of Cleveland, state of Ohio, be-
ginning on the 10th day of June.
1924, to vote for the nomination OF
Calvin Coolidge for the office of pre-
sident of the United States, and to
use your honorable means to secure
his Endorsement by that convention,
believing as we do that by earnestly
dedicating ourselves and our repre-
sentatives to his nomination and cleo
tion we are best serving the welfare
of our common country and the
prosperity and happiness OF every
man, woman and child who dwells
within its borders.
Recognition Of Service Men
We recognize that the state and
nation owe a never-to-be forgotten
debt of gratitude to the men who
served their country during the late
World war. Our state was among
the first to grant a soldiers bonus
and funds for special training of ex-
service men. The Republican party
of Minnesota pledges its support to
the following matters in which ex-
service men are interested:
Adequate and prompt aid to dis
abled war veterans.
Just application and enforcement
Of the soldiers preference act.
Adjusted compensation to ex-ser.
vice men by the national government
and no unnecessary delay in develop
ing q method TO obtain funds where
by same may be promptly paid.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
WORLD GETTING
BETTER SAYS TEACHER

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fer to obtain a divorce and then go
on honorably with the new affair of
the heart. Marriage was never so
free from materialism as it is in the
United States today"
Warns Against War
Prof. Ross pointed out how the
public attitude toward election re-
suits has solicited the politica al fabric
of this country, but heralded the
danger of attempts to influence the
public mind through the control of
newspapers.
He warned of excessive preparation
for war, and the probable outcome
of the next war, with deadly gases
as the chief weapons. present de-
velopments," he said, indicate that
the only survivors will be the men,
bers of the air feet which goes to
attack other countries"
During the entire talk Prof. Ross
made no mention of evolution, the
subject which DIR. Riley gave as his
reason for the bitter attack on Prof.
Ross as a "scoffer at Christianity"
The audience howled down a member
who sought to question the speaker
on astrology; other questions by
scores were asked and answered.
Prof. Ross left Madison last night
after being dinner guest of Prof. F.
Stuart Chaplin, head of the Univer-
sitv of Minnesota sociology depart
ment.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
JAIL LEGISLATOR WHO
WOULD PROBE RAID
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the car / turned out the lights. In
a minute or so ] got out and stood
on the other side of the car.
Suddenly | saw another car ap-
preaching. l hurriedly got in my
own car and called to Hull to do like
wise, which he did.
Deputies Drive Up
"The oncoming car was brought
to a stop beside my car, and two men,
whom / later learned to be deputy
sheriffs, jumped out. One flashed a
light into my car and demanded to
know if / did not know it was against
the law to park alongside the road.
| replied | did not, but that if was
violating the law ! would move on.
At this point the officers said we were
under arrest.
In Crowded Cell
"'Upon my arrival at the Jail my
request to call up my aged mother
and some of my colleagues was de-
MED and we we're kept in a crowded
cell for Is hours, every moment of
which | suffered the most indescrib-
able mental agony throughout the
long night. Though half dazed at
the enormity of the situation, was
by a consciousness of my
complete innocence"
St. Cloud today was almost unani-
nous for Representative Knutson.
"We will not desert him." citizens
and officials said, ION the strength
of what little news and details have
come from Washington.
"And from what we know of him
here before he went to Washington,
we refuse to believe such a charge
against him."
Nothing official has been done in
St. Cloud in the way of resolutions or
expressions for or against Mr.. Knut-
son.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
SCHOOL BANK HAS
$4,000 IN ACCOUNTS
Woman Is Named Manager of
Clearing House at Sioux
City, Iowa

SIOUX CITY, IA, March IA
valuable lesson in juvenile thrift is
to be found in the $4,000 placed on
deposit in local banks in the names
Of school pupils of this city through
the operation of the Sioux City
Schools Savings bank. Mrs. Ethel
brostrom manager of this school
bank, recently was appointed mana
ger OF the Sioux City Clearing House
association. She is said to be the
only woman in the United States act
ing in this capacity.
School teachers are provided with
deposit slips for the school SAVINGS
banks. Pupils fill in the blanks for
thelr deposits Of pennies and nickels.
designating the bank with which the
money is to be deposited. The de-
posts are turned over by the teacher
to the principal of the school and
once week a messenger from the
schools bank makes collections Mrs
brostrom and her corps of assistants
sort the deposits and send them to
the banks for which they were in
tended. This organization has been
operating two years.
In regard to the clearing house &C
tivity, Mrs. Brostrom says:
| like the work, am in love
with it. The necessity for being
accurate, alert, for checking up
possible errors, and the need for
greatest care at all times an
peals to me. OF course. had
some years Of experience in vari-
Gus capacities on the manage
ment of the schools bank. The
management of the clearing
house seemed to follow natural
~, so feel perfectly at home.
Mrs. Brostrom has been a resident
OF Iowa eight years, and of Sioux
City for six years. She served in
various capacities in the American
Savings bank of Sioux City during
the war, acting as teller, paying and
receiving, and for some time as as
sistant cashier. For a time. until
she was placed in charge of the
schools bank, she was employed in
confidential capacities by other banks
of the city.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
II COUNTIES HAVE
WELFARE BOARDS
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mate, dependent, neglected, and de-
linquent children, to cooperate to
this end with Juvenile courts and all
reputable child-helping and child
placing agencies of a public or pri-
vate character, and TO take the mi
tiative in all matters involving the
interests of such children where ade-
quate provision therefore has not al
ready been made.
The magnitude Of the work under
this law is shown by tbc reports of
the children's bureau for the five and
one-half years ending June 80, 1923.
Cases relating to the welfare of
children, acted upon by the child
welfare boards were as follows:
Investigations Of horneS for tenn
porary placement of children-1721.
Investigations of homes for adop-
tion-2128.
Cases of unmarried mothers-64l3.
Predetermined, committed to the
state board Of control-1543.
Miscellaneous cases of neglect, de-
linquency, etc.-3175.
A total Of 1880.
In addition to this work, the board
inspected and certified:
Maternity hospitals-l9S.
Child-caring institutions-24.
Child-caring agencies-90.
Boarding homes-2l9.
The child welfare board of each
county acts as the agent of the state
board Of control in carrying on this
work. 1t cooperates with the coun-
ty board Of commissioners, the coun-
ty attorney, and the juvenile and
district courts in a program of social
welfare which each community owes
towards its helpless and unfortunate.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
THIRD PARTY FOR
SENATOR LA TOILETTE
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election. He insisted the Cleveland
meeting would not nominate candi-
dates but would merely discuss them.
Thanks From Montana
Thanks from the bankrupt farm
ers" of Montana for Minnesota's &C
tion in paving the way for the third
party meeting was expressed by
State Senator Charles +. Taylor, of
Montana.
You've made history today and
you've shown our bankrupt farmers
of Montana that the Farmer-Labor
party of Minnesota has not failed the
northwest. The people are looking
to your party as their guiding star
Montana will come down here with q
big delegation"
A platform identical with the pub
lie ownership platform which the
Farmer-Labor federation adopted in
Minneapolis Thursday was adopted
by the state convention with the ad-
dition of few national policies, in
Guiding urging a soldier bonus, gov
eminent operation of banks and a
child welfare bureau.
To Nominate Electors
The convention authorized the
state central committee to call a
subsequent state convention of the
party to nominate presidential cleo
tors in anticipation of having third
party candidate in the field. This
suggestion had been made by Mr..
Pike in his opening address when he
declared that Minnesota should vote
on its choice for president regardless
of what the Farmer-Labor parties of
other states do.
Plans now are to have the call for
the June II national convention in
the Twin Cities issued by the Farm
er-Labor party of Minnesota, which
will invite other liberal groups and
organizations to participate in the
gathering and the nomination OF
candidates for president and vice
president.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
Khan Favored Because
of Church Contribution

CLEVELAND, KAN, March IT,
Surprising guests at local church
social recently, a group of six robed
Klansmen entered the church and
presented the Rev. Mr.. Butler, pas
tor, with an envelope containing
$3.50, After the leader explained the
principles of the great order, the
Knights were led in prayer by the
pastor after which they retired as
silently as they entered, The contri-
button has caused much favorable
comment toward the Khan in this
community.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
Enemies Leave Funeral
When KlanSmen Appear

EDGERTON, KAN, March 1S.-The
Khan opposition expressed much con-
sternation here recently, when Klux-
ers of this vicinity entered a local
church TO pay their last tribute to
their deceased brother, Klansman
Nathanial H. Wollard, at a funeral
conducted by ministers of three de-
nominations, assisted by Edgerton
Khan No. SO and Palestine lodge No.
l72, A. F. and A. M. When the
Knights entered the edifice num-
Der of Catholics and their sympathiz-
ers rushed out of the building. Thir-
ty-four Klansmen present were at
tired in full regalia. 1t was one of
the first times the Klansmen had APP
peared in public in uniform.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

Lynch and Mob Rule" and one on
party Government" The anti-iynch
and mob rule resolution reads very
much as if the Khan influence pre-
vailed at the Gopher state Republi-
can convention. This resolution runs
right in line with the principles of
the Knights of the Ku Klux Khan.
The committee on resolutions was
composed of the following members:
Senator F. Z. Putnam, of Blue
Earth, Chairman.
First District-Hattie S. Fuller,
Freeborn; Senator A. j. Furlow, Ohm
sted.
Second-Mrs. Will Z. Curtis, Wat
onwan; j. L. Haycraft, Martin.
Third-Henry N. Benson, Nicollet;
Mrs. Thomas Moline, Goodhue.
Fourth-Leavitt Corning, Mrs. H.
NJ. Kean, Ramsey county.
Fifth-Mrs. l.. H. Mckay, j. H. FL
lison. Hennipin.
Sixth-C. w. Potts, Crow Wing;
Mrs. H. j. Petrborg, Wilkin.
SEVENTH. w. Murphy, Travers;
Mrs. A. A. Secore, Douglas.
Eighth-H. v. Eva, st. Louis; Mrs.
E. ID. Vibert, Carlton.
Ninth-N. F. Fields, Ottertail;
Mrs. H. Lovstrom. Kittson.
Tenth. w. Gustafson, Elias Nord-
gren, Chicago county.
The resolutions are given in full
as they were presented on the COD
vention floor:
National Affairs and President
Whereas, a large majority of our
citizens, regardless of party, believe
in the singleness of purpose and in
chief executive of the United States,
and
Whereas, they are convinced that
his wise and we'll considered con-
duct of affairs amid the present eft
forts to stir up class hatreds and
partisan strife is deserving Of all
commentator, and
Whereas, we share the confidence
of the vast majority that the present
chief executive, called to his high
office at the death of his distinguish
ed, high-minded, great hearted and
deeply mourned predecessor, will
continue to use those qualities of
cool-headedness and answering de-
votion to the public welfare which
have ever marked his official conduct
during his long and honorable pub
lie career, and
Whereas, we believe that men who
have criminal designs on the nation
and it's resources do not hesitate to
align themselves with which ever
political party is in power, and
Whereas, we believe it to be the
duty of the honest men and women
who compose the great majority of
the rank and file of the Republican
party, both in state and nation to
prevent any sinister influences at
tanning power in its councils, and
Whereas, we believe that the pres
ent chief executive of this nation is,
and throughout all his public career,
has been, one of the most powerful
instrumentalities against the misuse
of great political parties by those
with unworthy private ends to gain,
therefore, be it
Resolved, that we commend the
private character and public accom-
plishments and utterances of Presi-
dent Coolidge, to the consideration
of every thinking individual who
wishes to see right triumph over
wrong and real, courageous, honest
craftsmanship over time-serving, I'M
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

Besides taking the greatest share of
the honors for organizing the Khan,
the mayor walks off with all the
laurels when it comes to grammar,
spelling and punctuation. Despite
his efforts the invisible" govern
ment is established in his little
kingdom in northwestern Iowa. 'Sto
bad mayor!
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

Fifth-T. Mahaney, Mrs. Ed La
fond.
Sixth-S. j. Van Worst, Mrs.
Chrales Bolsta.
Seventh-Mrs. c. F. Blackmer,
Carver Richards.
Ninth-A. C. Knudson, Mrs. Alex
Adams.
Tenth-Fred Newton, Mrs. M, M.
Ferrall.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
ChQs.. &. PendIetOn
Mayor

Monday before the meeting. From
the results obtained by Khan organ
izers, it would seem, that instead OF
attending the Methodist revival
(worthy of public support as it is)
and the American Legion convention
despite it's high aims) as was sug-
gested, the greatest number of men
were at the Secret" Khan meeting.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

Above is an exact reproduction of
the handful proclamation with
which Mayor Charles E. Pendleton of
Sioux Rapids helped organize the Ku
Klux Khan in that city on Monday
night, March 10. "His Honor" had his
opinions, as set forth in the official
document, broadcast over the city
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
Agriculture

The Adamson act; the restrictive
immigration act; the transportation
act; the high tariff law and other
kindred legislation has resulted to
the advantage of labor and industry
and disadvantage of the farmer. This
system of governmental protection
has brought about a marked dispar-
ity in prices between what the farm
er pays for, what ne purchases and
what he receives for his products.
The purchasing power of the men and
women of the farm is only about so
per cent of pre-war levels. This con-
dition is fundamental and serious. 1t
must not be permitted to continue.
The best welfare of the nation is
menaced by the experience of this
organic defeat in our economic sys-
tenn. The purchasing power of the
farmers product must be equaliZed
on a parity with the prices obtained
in other industries. He must have
the same measure of protection af-
forded others. Therefore, to meet and
correct this situation and in further
ances of the traditional policy of the
Republican party to stand for equal
ftSHtS W all we w HSiSpy HiuolSS
and approve the principles Of the Nc
Nary-Haugen bill now pending in
congress and call upon our esteemed
president and the members of con-
gress from this state to use their
earnest endeavors to secure the en-
actment of the proposed legislation.
That copies of these resolutions be
forwarded to the president and the
members of congress of Minnesota.
Apti.Lynch and Mob Rule
Whereas, mob rule, lynching, inti-
midation and coercion have grown
of America; and
Whereas, this defiance of the laws
of state and nation is constant
menace to the tranquility and we'll
being of our common country;
Therefore be it resolved, that the
Republican party of the state of
Minnesota in convention, assembled.
approve and indorse that part of the
national Republican, platform of 1920
which calls for appropriate legisla-
tion to check this growing evil.
Party Government
Whereas, we conceive party gov
eminent to be fundamental to the
genius of American institutions,
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that
we favor the enactment Of law by
the next legislature of this state
which will restore party designations
10 the candidates. of prospective
members Of the legislature of this
state.
Assistant secretaries named from
the 10 districts were:
First District-Grace Nye, II, A,
Larson.
Second Mrs. Phil Lieschs, J G..
Mott.
Third II. &. Dresseii, Bertha Wei
bezohn.
Fourth Mrs. David Wallblom, Fred
A. Snyder.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

CHICKS from pure bred focks that
will make you fine KLUCKERS,
prices right also hatch your eggs
at cents per chick.-Pharis
Hatchery, Abba, Iowa.
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21

The Episcopal church, in the Unit
ed States, increased in membership
slightly more than l per cent during
1923, or a total of l2,406 new mem
bers
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
DISCORD ELIMINATED
BY GOPHER G.. O. P.
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of the Republican government of
Minnesota, all the delegates-at-large
were chosen by reclamation and no
record vote was taken on any candi-
date. Strange as it may seem not a
single delegate contest went before
the credential committee. The fol-
lowing seven delegates at large and
their alternates were elected by the
Republican state convention:
Col. Charles H. March, Litchfeld.
Charles N. Orr, St. Paul
Fred A. Dickey, Minneapolis.
A. o. Moreaux, Luverne.
j. j. Rachac, Faribault.
Mrs. p. l. DeVoist, Duluth.
John H. Marks, Wadena.
Alternates
C. M. Berg, Mcintosh.
Louis L. Collins, Minneapolis.
Mrs. J. E. Rounds, St. Paul.
DR.. E. Z. Christensen, Two Harbors.
Mrs. Lucy Hamplett, Park Rapids.
Mrs. S. M. Hanson, Tyler.
r. ID. Sprague, Caledonia.
March Made Delegate
In that the convention did not act
-on any national committeeman, the
only two active candidates in the
field are State Senator William F.
Brooks and Fred H. Carpenter, both
of Minneapolis. Their campaign so
far has figured entirely in the Hen
4nepin county convention, with in
odorsed Mr.. Carpenter; the fifth dis
trict convention, which elected Sena-
tor Brooks slate of delegates; and
the tenth district convention which
elected Carpenters delegates, and
instructed them for Mr.. Carpenter.
What the final outcome will be no
.one can at this time accurately pro-
phensy.
Five Resolutions Adopted
Five resolutions all told were pass
ed by the state convention; one on
National Affairs and President" one
Ion Recognition of Service Men," one
. on agriculture" one on anti
The Minnesota fiery cross. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1924-19??, 1924-03-21
Five Resolutions Adopted
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