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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10
Land Sales In Minnesota
Show Healthy Increase
Outside Prospects Likely to Put Real
Estate Prices Up $500 to $500
Per Acre

Co-incident with the report of sew
eral Land sales practically closed in
this district, but not yet made public,
comes reports from many other dis
tricts in the state where number of
sales have been recently made, indi-
eating that outside inquiry, and sales
to outsiders, is almost bound to fol-
low this fall. AS confirmation of this
statement the last two weeks has seen
a number of outsiders here inquiring
for land.
Sales the last two years have been
confined almost entirely to local buy
ers, and for the. most part these buy
ers have bought at very attractive fig
ures. An increase in sales is bound
to mean an increase in price. There
are many local people who have been
talking strongly Of buying land, but
for some reason or other these people
are slow in buying. A majority of
these are not likely to buy until the
price goes up. In other words, most of
the buying is done on a rising market.
Many authorities in touch with the
situation advise buying at once, for
everything points to price advance
shortly, and the easiest way for the
local buyer to save money is to buy
before any advance. While any dis
trict is glad to get in newcomers, the
local buyer is on the ground, home
man and the logical buyer to boost
for, if we believe in boosters and
boosting. The outside buyer often
comes in and is the real cause of
boosting the market and causing the
local man to pay all the way from
IS 90 to $25 90 per acre more for
land.
A man from Oklahoma was here
the other day, looking for farm.
Prospects from Iowa and also south
ern Minnesota are planning to look
at land here this fall. A prominent
St. Paul real estate man was in Sank
Centre Sunday, and gave some very
pertinent information which argued
strongly for steardily increasing de-
mand He expects to return this week
with a prospect, having establishe 4
local headquarters
"Buy land Now is the heading of
an article recently appearing in the
Sanborn Sentinel and the Spring Val
ley Mercury. This article deals with
the effect short crops have had upon
buying; it also deals with the econom-
ic situation, and concludes with the
following paragraph:
'tOn the top of all this we learn a
move is on foot among certain level
headed Minnesota businessmen to
organize a corporation capitalized at
$2,O00,000 to buy up all the improved
lands that can be purchased at less
than they are actually worth. ="
A prominent local authority in
touch with the situation informs us
that this 100000 company is one
of two contemplated plans, the other
being the organization of from ten
to twenty corporations of $250,000
capital each, scattered throughout the
state, each corporation to buy up the
snaps in its district.
Surely it would be better for each
district if the local buyer would take
advantage of these snaps, rather than
allow such outside capital to realize
the profit.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10

Mrs. Charles Brown
and Children. Adv. 1!
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10
Farm Bureau Folks Are
Planning Big Day at Fair
Farmers and Wives to Hear Noted
Speakers-Will Have Booth Open
All Week as Headquarters

Farm Bureau folks of Minnesota
are looking forward to big day at
the state fair on Thursday, Sept. 10.
The big program, arranged by the
state farm bureau, has been set for
the forenoon in order to give every
body chance to spend the afternoon
seeing the fair in general. Promptly
at 10 o'clock in the Old Pioneers hall
the program will begin. Those at
tending are promised two addresses of
timely and practical value to all farm
folks. George Peek, President of the
American Council of Agriculture, will
talk on Equality for Agriculture"
and Mrs. Ellsworth Richardson, of
Pella, Iowa, will speak on Home and
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10
Mary Succeeds
on Main Street
BY LAURA MILLER
A MINT OF CONFINEMENT

q, 1923, by Laura Miller
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10
. CARD IF THANKS

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks and sincere appreciation to al
those who assisted US during the ill
ness and folliwing the death of oul
beloved husband and father, Charles
Brown, also pallbearers, doners of the
beautiful floral offerings, and Rev.
Crickmer for his kind words of So
lace, and especially to members Of
the Grand Army and the American
Legion.
Mrs. Charles Brown
apd Chi1drop A DIV 1 (
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-09-10
Prison for Matricide

Reno, Nev.-John 81. Randolph, STAY
5er Of his seventy-three-year-old mother,
was found guilty of murder in the first
degree by a jury here and sentenced
TO death, which In this state means
Asphyxiation by lethal gas. Randolph
beat his mother to death with his fists.
He is the third man sentenced to death
BY lethal gas in Nevada. The two
ipfhers have appeals pending.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
LOCAL GIRL IN
THIRD PLACE IN
COUNTY CONTEST

Although Louise Scott. FL Centre
high school s representative ut the
county oratorical contest, which
was held at Brawley last night, did
not walk off with the loving cup,
she received honorable mention in
the judges decision, receiving one
of the three first places, with
Louise Stewart of IIoltville, who
was awarded the prize, receiving
the other two first places.
The auditorium IN which the CON
test was held, was attractively de-
cOrated for the event and the pret
ty contestants arrayed in delicate
pastel shades of voile gowns, seat
ed in the large, grey wicker chairs,
presented 4 pleasing appearance.
Alfred Lauraine of Brawley rem
dered beautiful violin solo at the
beginning of the program after
which the orations We're given in
the following order:
Norma Edgar, the Brawley con
testant,- and first to speak, chose ~
her subject 'The Spirit of Ameri-
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25

ca, = by Franklin X. Lane, splendid-
~ delivered.
Louise Stewart, the TIo.tville
contestant, had chosen "Thc New
South by Henry W. Grady, and
handled her subject so well she
took double honors.
The contestant from Calipatria
chose as her subject, "Thc Death
of Lafayette, showing much ora
torical ability.
Louise Scott, the contestant from
FL Centro did herself justly proud
by the splendid way which she gave
her oration, also "''fhe New South,
by Grady.
Following the oration Harold
Harp of Brawley delighted the ml-
dienec with vocal solo, which gave
him an opportunity of displaying
his rich tenor voice.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. ROy s. G.. Horton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Blair of
San Diego were visiting friends in
Ell Centre today. This is their
first visit to FL Centre and Imper-
ial Valley and they stated today
that they We're pleasantly surprised
with the conditions they found here.
Win s. Tompkins and Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Retsloff of San Diego are
in FL Centre today on business. Mr..
Tompkins and Mr.. Retsloff are pro-
minent attorneys in San Diego.
Pauline Town left today for
Brawlev where, she will spend the
weekend with her parents.
Miss Estelle Bean who has been
the guest of Mrs. Leroy Holt for
the past few days left today for
her home in Ventura.
Helen Ahrens, the principal of
Mt. Signal school, was business
visitor in FL Centro; today.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Densmore Of Al
tadcna are registered at the Bar
bara Worth Hotel.
Edward Marshall or Los Angeles
was visiting old friends in FL Cen
tro today.
II. D. Jones, principal of the He
Der school, was in El Centre today
on business.
Mrs. George Paulin, her mother
Mrs. J. B. f. SNAKE of Santa Mon.
lea and aunt Miss Evelyn Morse of
Santa Monica, were visiting in I'll
Centre today.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
HELPFUL MEETING
AT M'CABE With
VARIED PROGRAM

\ splendid farm center meeting
wls held at Mccabc last night with
Il good attendance.
Prof W. A. Payne and four of
his pupils furnished the entertain
ment of the evening. They sang a
group of jubilee songs which were
we'll received and much applauded.
J. 7. Fairbanks, extension spe.
cialist in agricultural engineering,
gave . demonstration on .correct t
home lighting which was very in
teresting and instructive. He show,
Cd by actual use of lights, the ef
fects that may be obtained from the
same size lights, if correctly reflect.
Ell and correctly located.
Assistant Farm Advisor Vern De
Tar addressed the meeting on
:" Feeding Dairy Cows lie gave
four valuable recommendation for
feeding which he stated had been
proven to be very successful IN the
valley.
c. c. He'll reported on the regional
farm bureau convention held re-
Gently at Riverside. He stated that
the greater portion of the eonven-
tion was used up in discussing how
TO improve farm center meetings
Different counties reported their
methods and it all summed up that
the farm center meeting is the toun-
datiou of farm bureau work and
il is Of utmost Importance that
programs be made as attractive IS
possible.
Baxter Loveland of the Spruce
Farm Ccl.cr spoke on "Butter
Substitutes. - lie gave government
reports showing how butter suhsti-
tutes are increasing in the Unit
ed States, TO the alarming amount
of 50 per cent. He requested that
every farm center pass resolution
TO be sent 10 Governor Richardson
that he sign the bill
which had been passed by the SEN
ate and legislature against the use
Of "OleOmargarine. .
F. j. Warner spoke on the 1925
Imperial County Mid-Winter Fair
and urged all ranchcrs to begin
now TO grow and fatten their stock
ready for the fair next fall. He
stated that it was his hope 10 see
every farm center in Imperial Coun-
y represented at this coming eoun-
ty fair.
The box social which was given
after the program was 4 great sue
cess. Auctioneer D. l.. Zinn dis
played his splendid ability as an
with the result that ap.
proximately $50 was cleared.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

Sunday School ~ 9:4j Il. n. j. G.
Miller, superintendent. Glasses for
all
Morning Worship at II O'Clock.
Subject Of the sermon, Faiths
Difficulties. - Anthem. 80, That I
Had Kings As Dove (Wu-
Aams.
Epworth Leaene devotional
Meeting at Csc J. N. Young peo-
pie invited.
Special Service conducted by the
ladies Of the church II 40 Special
orchestra numbers. Tenor and bari
tone duet, clark, Hank My Soul. ~
(Nevin.J Or. r. G.. Clemons and
Rev. Arthur I. Schultz.
Mid-weck meeting ut 7:30 2. m.
Wednesday,.
ARTHUR Z. SCHULTZ.
Pastor.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
BOYS PROGRAM
BAPTIST CHURCH,
TROOP l6 THERE

The special feature of the services
Of the First Baptist Church sun
day will be the Boys program
Sunday evening. This program is
in connection with the International
BOYS Week observance from April
26 to May ..
AT 7:3O Boy Scout Troop 16
viii be special guests. Woodrow
Taylor, accompanied by his sister
Dorothy Taylor, will render n vio-
lin solo. The scout troop will give
one chorus number and the lhen s
chorus viii sing. Rev c. f. Flan-
agin will give an illustrated ser
mon TO the boys entitled "Tie Is
sues of Life. All are invited TO
attend this service.
At the morning service the pas
tor will speak on the subject of
the "Overcomer.
Another feature of tomorrow 5
program will be the young people 5
service with Miss Flora TAYLOR in
charge. The subject viii be Chin
ese Revolution . Miss Mildred Hill
lard viii render that beautiful
solo Emblem of Peace during
the program, Woodrow and Dofo-
thy Taylor win play special num-
bers and Mildred Doyle viii give
a humorous reading.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
FIRST MEETING,
new REGIME IS
WELL ATTENDED
Confined from page ~

/ cooperation between the associat-
/ ed chambers and the national body.
Walter b. lIavekorst placed be.
fore the meeting, the subject of
the annual Mid-Wmter Fair at
! Rrawley. lie stated that the fair
/ has grown to such proportions that
it is difficult for BrawlcY to handle
it alone, and the fair directors have
decided to ask for the appointment
of 4 committeeman from each of
the valley cities, to aid in putting
on the fair next winter. IIs also
asked for the endorsement of the
fair by the Associated Chambers,
and this was readily given.
Tom Elliott and Fred Nobel,
Thau gave 4 talk on the eanta-
loupe publicity campaign, which
is being conducted at the present
time, and after outlining the pro.
gram. ii was gwen tie hearty en-
dorsemcnt of the Associated Cham
bcrs.
Howard Jones, newly appointed
full time secretary of the HoltVille
invitation from that body to the
entire valley to attend Il carnival
which is to be given in Holtvile
on May to mark the dedication
of the new Chamber of Commerce
building. He assured the meeting
that the occasion would be u me-
morable one in valley civic affairs
and the carnival was given the ap-
proval of the Associated, Chambers.
The code of business ethics. com
piled by the United States Cham
bor of Commerce, which has been
adopted by hundreds of chambers
of commerce throughout the coun
try, was endorsed and, adopted by
the meeting, which urged that
chambers of commerce in the val
Icy, which have not already done
SO, adopt the code for their Use.
Charles +. Scott of this city, was
chosen as counselor to the United
States Chamber of Commerce.
Upon the invitat ion of the tour
ist bureau of the Los Angeles Cham
Der of Commerce, the Associated
Chambers urged the various cham
bers in the valley to send booklets
and publicity on Imperial Valley
and its individual eitns to the bu-
reau for distribution TO those who
desire them.
Recognizing the value of the
suggestion madey earliGy in the
meeting by r. w. Hoover, regard
ing Il closer relationship between
business men of the various cities,
President Schneider announced that
he and Secretary Hoover intend TO
visit each chamber in tho %allev
regularly and will attend the week
" mnchcons aud business meetings
whenever possible.
J. W. Scott retiring land registrar
and who has been n hard worker in
the ranks Of the Associated Cham
bers of Commerce, gave a short talk
in which he expressed his pleasure
in having been associated with the
organization. and urged tha. the
good work it has done in the past,
be continued in the future.
Treasurer J. l.. Travcrs reported
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
BILLIARD BALL
WIELDER GIVEN
THREE SENTENCES

c. ". McGiloray, who seriously
injured F. T. Holmes when he
struck the latter in the head with a
pool bah Thursday night, faced
Judge Whitelaw in the police court
this morning on charges Of drunk
eness, disturbing the peace and as
sault. On the first charge he was
fined $50, with an alternative SEN
tencc Of - days in Jail. on the sec
ond charge 500 or 80 days in jail
and On the third charge, straig ght
Jail sentence of 80 days was i'm
posed.
Holmes was able to leave the
FL Centre hospital yesterday after
noon and was aTie to be about the
streets today with his head swath-
Cd with bandages.
William Smith, colorcd, charged
with vagraHcy, pleaded not guilty
and demanded a jury trial. The
court set June as the date for trial
and remanded Smith 10 Jail in de-
fault Of bail.
Louise Jones, charged with dis.
turblng the peace, was given 4 SEN
tenee Of six months in Jail cxecu-
tion being suspended upon condi-
tion that she leave town Immediate
ly.
D. 7. Michencr, arrested by Sam
T. Griffin, assistant chief Of po-
lice, on a charge Of being an idle
person, WAS given n sentence Of six
monts in Jail, execution being sus,
pended upon condition that Niche.
ncr leave town next.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25

the sum Of $47G.l1 in the checking
fund and little more than 81, 900
in the savings fund. He also urged
that after May the dues of the
organization be reduced 80 per
cent. his recommendation later be-
ing adopted.
Westmorland extended an invita-
ton to hold the May meeting in
that city, and it was unanimously
accepted.
Previous TO the meeting, those in
attendance enjoyed a splendid din
Mer served by the Woman's Club
of Holtyillc, which lived up to its
cxeallent repu;C for knowing
how to please their guests with
splendid food, well cooked and we'll
served.
There were over 50 people in at
tendance 70. the meeting. which
was ona of the largest attendance
marks in several months.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Sixth Street at Orange Ave.
Minister: George Albert UartmQn
Manse: Gao Hell Ave.
-NAHsV, u IlVU lNFV.
Phone 263W

Manse; 642 Hell Ave.
Phone 263W
Sunday School 9:45 a. m. Lesson:
"Stephen the First Martyr" Acts.
G:s-l5; 1890 Golden text, Reve-
lation 2:l0: ''Be thou faithful
unto death. and I will give thee the
crown of life
Sunday Morning Worship: 11;0o
Sermon: Post Resu r re c Ii 0 il. F"
tMedjtAsieas.) Special music by the
chon.
Evening Service: 1880 o'flock.
Young People S Meeting G:3o p.
m. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday
evening ZOO 0 clock. Choir prac-
tiee: Wednesday evening at 7;45.
Missionary Meeting: Tuceday,
April 2sth. A committee will serve
a Chinese Luncheon at 1890, thirty
five cents per plate. To be follow
ed by program, and Missionary
study. Meeting win be held in the
church basement.
A most cordial welcome awaits
you at all services.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
SALVATION ARMY SERVICES
SUNDAY
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
SERVICES

First Church Of Christ Scientist,
holds all services in the new Church
Edifice, corner Olive and seventh
SITS.
Sunday school at $50 q. m.
Sunday morning ser| ice at II
0 clock.
subjerl: Probation after death 80
"Wednesday evening testimonial
meeting al clock.
The reading room is located in
the Rehkopf building, corner Main
and Sixth streets, and is open daily
except Sundays and legal holidays
from ] to 4 p. m.
All are welcome TO the services
land the reading room.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25

Phone 220J
Bible School e:45 a. n. r. NJ.
Armstrong, superintendent. Ciasse-
for all ages Strangers cordially
welcomed. New scholars enrolled
in classes. Special classes for men
and women. Parents are urged 20
attend and bring their children.
Morning service II n. N. Sermon
by the pastor on 'Overeomers.
Last Sunday for Missionary offer
ings for the year.
Young Peoples meeting at $50
P. IN.
B. Y. P. L. special program. All
yoang people invited. Junior In
ion, Mrs. Paul Coglev, leader.
Evening Service 7:30 p. m. Inter
national Boys Week Service. Boy
Scout Troop No. l6 viii be special
guests Woodrow Taylor will render
2 violin solo. The scouts viii rem
der one chorus number and the
men S chorus viii sing. Rev. c. f.
Flanagan will give IN illustrated
sermon 10 the subject, "The Issues
tof Life.
Mid.week service Wednesday at
1880 p. m.
a cordial welcome to az sefyices.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
WOMEN WILL
GIVE PLAYLET

At the Methodist Church Sunday
evening the women of the church
viii present playlo. entitled The
How and the Why. Special mu-
sic will be furnished by the church
orchestra and DR.. R. c. Ciemons
and Rev. 4. f. Schultz will render
4 beautiful duet clark, HarA Ny
Soul and Miss Julia Foneannon
will give one Of her enjoyable vo-
cal solos. Much time and thought,
have been given to the prcpara-
tion Of this program and Il splen-
did evening is promised. The pub
lie is invited.
IN the morning the pastor will
preach on the subject '.Faith : DIFF
f.culties. - The choir win render
an anthem.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
Unique Luncheon
VIII Be Served
By Church Women

"PoSt- Resurrection - will be the
theme of the pastor 5 message at
the Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning and special music MI be
furnished by the choir.
The young peoples service will
be held at 6:30 and the regular
church service at 7:3O VIII be held.
The women of the church are
looking forward to the missionary
meeting which is TO be held At the
church Tuesday. April %. A com
mittee will serve q Chinese lunch
con at 1890, which will be follow
Cd by 4 program and missionary
study.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
Salvation Army
Plans Busy Day

The Salvation Army schedule
will be full Of interesting and help
full meetings tomorrow. At the
nine o'clock hour, services viii be
held in the Jail; an open al ser
vice win be held at 1915 2. III.
and q: II q. m. services viii be
held in the hail
Sunday school services will be
held at 2;30 open air services again
at ESQ and services in the hall III
7:3o. All are invited 70 attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
Many Charges
Made Against
District Men
Continued from rage II

Continued from rage II
/ Pound in conspiracy whereby
they would take over the manage
mcut and control Of The Imperial
( Irrigation District. Under this ar.
cusation they are charged with
meeting secretly and discussing res
olutions and acts intended to be
carried cut by these three direc-
tors, without regard to the wishes
Of Directors Trcntham and Brock
man.
! Intimidation Charged
Gross mi>managcmcnt is charged
in this accusation, in that thr three
directors are alleged to have threat
cned employees Of the district with
discharge If they voted for John
T. Collins rather than for W. 0.
Rlair. in the directors election
held in February, and thereafter
did discharge many employees sole
lv for political reasons. The di-
rcc.ors are also charged with hay
my changed the boundary lines of
the variouS divisions in order 10
eliminate Director Mack Trcntham,
who had refused consistently 10
vote with the three directors as
they wished him to vote, and was
further madd for the purpose Of
preventing the reelection of Dircc-
tor Brockman, who had also refuS-
cd to vote as they wished him TO.
President Earl c. Pound Is charg-
ed with willful and corrupt mis-
conduct in office on three counts.
In the first it is alleged that he
tried to cocrce Charles +. Guest,
At that time employed by the I'm
perial Irrigation District as super
intendent of the Calipatria division.
10 vote for W. 0. Blair at the
election of directors in February,
instead Of for John T. Collins, and
also sought to coerce zaniercS and
other employees of the district from
voting as they wished by threaten
ing them with discharge if they
did not vote for Blair.
Pound Is also charged with pay
ing out money for void and Illegal
this having reference 20
his action in voting funds fer tho
purpose of sending delegations to
The third charge against Pound !
IS the alleged conspiracy entered .
into by him with Rose and Aten
for control Of the district. ard by
reason of which he is accused Of .
gross acknowledgement.
rc1r Nor-r+c fn-- A+ar
Director Aten is accused Of will 4
ful and corrupt misconduct in Of
flee on four courts.
Il IS alleged that in February
1921 he sought to restrain en-
p!oveeS of th,, district from exer-
cising their right of free franchise,
by threatening them with discharge
if they voted for John T. Collins .
for director instead OF for W. 0.
Blair.
The second count charges him
with voting for illegal expendi-
tures. in providing funds for the
Of delegations AT .
in behalf Of the Swing
Johnson bill. J
The third count sets out tie de-
tails of the alleged conspiracy with
Pound and Rose, a. given IN tho
charges against the latter
On the fouvth count Atcn is
'hargel with encouraging Mike
Liebe9t, prominent Seelev rancher,
% present a claim for damage to
lis lettuce crop. to the district and !
hat Aten voted for payment Of
he claim knowing that il was not
! just claim. +
Only one charge is made in the
lccusation against Director Brock
nan, that of voting district funds
for void, illegal and improper eX-
oenditures. covrinG money paid
O maintain delegations a. Wash
ngton.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
LUTHERAN SERVICES

Grammar School, Legion Room
Brawley, Calf
Time Of services 1890 4. m. The
Rev Arthur C. Keck OF Alhambra
preaching. Welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25

Ism t It strange how y barber,
whose head resembles brush pile,
can give you 4 good haircut.
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25

It's funny. If ballon tires look
good on ears why can Z they start
.craze for comfortable balloon shoes7
Imperial Valley press., 1925-04-25
Colorful Play
of Spain Given
At High School
Continued from Page y

role in n most effective manner.
Saar.o 5 voice is well suited to the
part and he very realistically as
sumes the hautcm and self avsur-
ance of 4 man of De Ia Vega )