The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-03-05

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June, 1916, it was decided to hold
Farmers Institute. ;. At a later
meeting large number signed up to
attend the institute when held. The
Club also offered several prizes for
boys who exhibited pigs at the Coun-
ty Fair. Those who won the prizes
were: R. Hutchinson B. Wilcox, Leon
Ingram and James Grundman.
Many women don't care to ex.
press themselves at meetings and tell
! what should be done or not done, yet
they see what is lacking and what is
needed. The Progressive Farmers
Club had women who in quiet way
wanted to improve the conditions and
during the summer 1916 several la
dies met together in their homes in
the interest of the Club and in Oct
tober the Helping Hand Society"
gave to the club a comforter which
was auctioned off and the proceeds,
$5.40 were used for more and better
lights in the Club room. This lit
tie organization of women inside the
Club have on many occasions given
welcome assistance to the Club at
large. In 1918 they presented a SER
vice flag to the Club. Many other
things needed in the clubroom have
come from this little group of work
ing women. The last deed showed
more then anything else that they
are worthy of their Society name.
Last Christmas large box with good
things to eat was sent to family
that, through an accident, was prac-
tically left destitute. 1t was not a
case of helping one in their midst, as
the suffering family were practically
unknown. This shows the develop
ment of neighborly spirit. They
are living up to their name. The
club is fortunate in having such an
organization within it's own.
In March 1917 the membership
had increased to 107 and the second
year had closed successfully. The
farmers had confidence in sticking
together" and it was decided to in
corporate with the aim in view of
of buying the old schoolhouse and
it possible remodel and enlarge it.
At the September meeting the Club
was the owner of the property.
1t was wartime and the many &C
tivities of that period was to help win
the war. Among other things bas-
ket social was held which brought a
net sum of $60.05 which was turned
over to the Red Cross at Sank Centre
Liberty bonds and stamps were
bought; although in small amounts il
was evidence enough to show the will
ingness of the Club in great need.
While the members were not only
willing to help the government, the
big forest fire in the fall of 1918 left
many without any means. The ques
ton of assistance was brought up anC
send sack of oats each to the fire
stricken north and February 18th
1919 the grain was shipped to Moose
Lake. Another time a collection Of
$500 was taken and sent to form
err member of the Club.
The longing for a better and more
comfortable meeting place had fol
years been up for discussion. Finally
in 1921 steps were taken to enlarge
the building, build a stage to enable
a better handling of the programs
and fix up the basement for the heat
ing plant. On Jan. 9th, 1923 the
Club rooms were officially dedicated
Although there was small debt to be
paid the members felt that home
like the one they now possess was g
credit to the club and it was the hope
that even a better attendance coulo
be had in the new quarters.
The debts are now paid and there
is cash balance on hand.
| During the 10 years the club has
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and addresses have been given
Dairy, chicken, potato and alfalfa
meetings have been held; there has
been canning demonstrations ano
health talks. Many discussions by the
farmers on topics of interest to then
have been staged, very fine entertain.
ments by Club members as we'll as
outsiders have featured the meet.
ings. A remarkable fact is that only
one meeting has been called off-the
November meeting 1918 on account
of the fu-a splendid record.
The club has entered into collec.
tive buying on small scale. How.
ever it has not been pushed to any
large extent, more stress has beer
laid upon having educational anc
social meetings, and the result is
most gratifying.
/ The Club meets the first Friday
evening of every month. At most Of
the meetings the attendance is about
100, young and old. After the bust
ness session program is rendered
!and then lunch is served and so
Hcial time is enjoyed.
5 during the 10 years:
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