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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

The Minnesota newspaper fraternity was
shocked to learn of the death of C. G.. Wollan for
several years editor of the Glenwood Herald, but
for the past five years postmaster of the Pope
ty city. c. G. was genial soul, always four
square with his felowmen His family has the
sympathy of the press of the state in their action
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
DIED IN CALIFORNIA

August Edlebrock, a St. Cloud
merchant for many years, died at
Los Angeles, CAL, Sunday. The
deceased was 66 years old. The
funeral was held in California
Wednesday morning. The gentle
man was quite well known in
Western IStearns and there are a
number of relatives residing in
Sank Centre and vicinity.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
The City Of Been

In Holland the story of the City
of Been Is told every Christmas.
This wonderful place was famed
for It's magnificence and beauty,
and also for its wickedness and
shamelessness. One day the whole
city was swallowed up by the sea.
1t is said that every Christmas Eve
the bells Of the churches Of the
submerged city are heard to ring
again.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

The French business men are continually de-
vising new schemes to corral American dollars.
Since the war wealthy Americans have been making
little journeys to Paris, spending week end and
returning with brand new divorce. Divorce bars
have been frightened. Now those seeking momentar-
lily single blessedness must gain residence of at
least month before the French Courts will con-
slider divorce petitions The French courts are
bound to safeguard the sanctity Of the home
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
Cow Fund Helps
AZ"

All over Minnesota you will find
disabled veterans who have found
it possible to purchase cows for
their farms through the Minnesota
Legion Auxiliary Revolving Fund,
so-called because it works over
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
All He Wanted

Department Store Santa-And
what do you want for Christmas.
little boy?
Youngster-Nothin but three
step polyphase heterodyne regene-
rative unit and a reflex. inductive
oscillatory tube for my radio.-Jug-
gler.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
Wise-Crackers e
Linburgher
A Column Devoted to
Kicks and Socks
BY S. o. AIKEN

Secretary Jardine asks cooper
alton to relieve farmers" says
headline in city paper. Of what,
we wish to know?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

Congress convened for the winter session Mon
day. Senator-Elect Vare Of Pennsylvania, and
Smith, of Illinois, who were apparently Caught
with the goods" will have trouble being seated.
Something 100000 was expended to elect
these gentlemen While lavish expenditure of
money is deplorable, it is of the political puri-
fcations which have sprung into existence to a
large extent since the enactment of the primary
election laws. Ware and Smith are Republicans,
and it is possible that of the obstacles thrown
in their path to seats not much because much
money spent in their election, but keeping them
out of the Senate will give the Democratic party
practical control Of the American House of Lords.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

1t may interest Bro. Day to learn that the
writer knows of number who voted for the
McNary-Haugen bill and had their fingers
crossed while doing so. More anon-Wadena
Pioneer-Journal.
The Congressman editor of the Pioneer-J ourn-
al voted for the McNary- Haugen bill. The above
probably has reference to those members who did
not have CUTS enough to vote their honest convic-
tons.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

AL Smith, decidedly wet COVER
nor of New York, now favors en-
forcement of the VoIstead act. We
wonder, individually or collective
ly?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

nor of New York, now favorS en-
forcement of the VoIstead act. We
wonder, individually or collective
ly?
Left ears are not valued so ter
ribly high, for the top market price
is only $4,000. But at that sever
al of the fairer sex, and those who
follow them, have offered to sell
that appendage. Imagine sacrific-
ing their beauty for money. Ter
rible isn't it?
Members of the Florentine choi7,
of Italy, who have been extreme
ly dry since their arrival in this
country, demand a daily portion of
wine. They say, no drink, no song.
Sweet Alkaline and other oId-time
favorites have gone by the wayside
owing to similar reasons.
President Gales, of Mexico, en-
, tertained the United States Envoy
at bull fight. According to re-
ports he is some toreador, but any
good president ought to be able to
throw the bull.
The new code insures safe and
sane driving. Drunken drivers,
when caught, must go to jail. That's
sensible. It's time the lives of sober
drivers are taken into considera-
ton.
Reports state that the Mexican
government spent $4,000 500 in u.
s. papers for propaganda. Evil
IDENTIFY Gales believes in advertis-
ing.
In a recent motor trip through
New Hampshire the following road
side notice was observed:
"By order of the selectmen,
cows grazing by the roadside or
riding bicycles on the sidewalks is
hereafter forbidden"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08
Political Irnouation

All Presidential Candidates were
first nominated by national con-
ventions in the campaign of 1882.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

Mother, thought Santa was go
ing to bring me a train and cho0-
choo, for Christmas"
"Well. he did bring them to you,
didn't her"
.Well. there's papa's. but where's
miner
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-08

Herald Want Ads for Results
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
POSTOFFICE SITE
Federal Officials Look for Build ing Within the Next Two
 Years.

Special to The Putnam Patriotl
 Washington. D. C.. Nov. 29.-lt is now practically an established fact that Putnams new postoffice building will not be erected upon the present government-owned site in the city federal officials declared here when questioned concerning the probable To- cation of the proposed structure.
 The present site is not at all desir. able as location for the new build. ing. officials of the Department of the Treasury stated. And until some sitt has been definitely selected no one is able to say just when the new home for Putnam's s postoffice will be erected they pointed out
 The bill approved by Congress last year authorizing the construction of [ new postoffiee building in Putnam named no definite dates to mark tn, beginning or the completion of ths structure. Had the dispute over tn, site not arisen, it IS probable that tho building would now be in the course of construction. according to opinions expressed by federal authorities. II is almost certain. however. that tho new postal headquarters for the city will be completed within the next two years, officials state.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
BUS CIRCUITS
Hinky Dink and Tank Town Routes Bound to Be Re-
 named.

Wheeled into Putnam last Thurs day and wheeled out again Friday a neatly painted motor bus. It was stranger within our little city and therefore attracted the attention of the citizens. On the front end ap- peared the following that all who read might know B. F Keith-Al- bee Exchange"
 Even people outside the "profes- sion" are aware that the keith-Albee Exchange is vaudeville booking agency The bus. and 1t is said there is whole fleet of them in use, brought the five vaudeville acts that played al the Bradley Theatre Thurs day afternoon and evening.
 Manager James Mahouey, when asked how long busses had been used to deliver his vaudeville shows. said that # WAS inaugurated in Putnam two weeks ago. It Is difficult, on ac- count of curtailed train service for the troopers get from one of their one-night stands to another. This led to the adoption of the motor bus and the overland route.
 Tn the old days the one night stand troopers always alluded to the sticks "the tank town" or the "hinky dink' route as denoting the small town cir cult. With the adoption of the mo- tor bus will come a new coinage of a word or phrase to denote, in the yer nacular of the profession, those actors .rha enuar their ciretttta in motor hIeS. es. Perhaps the word or phrase has already been coined but. if so, it is not generally known to the public.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
WELL CHILD CONFERENCE

An invitation Is extended to all mothers in the town who have ehil- dren under school age, from the new est baby to children of six years, to attend the We'll Child Conference and have their children weighed, measur- ed and examined by the doctors and nurses in attendance. It has been found, in the later years of his life that many child has been allowed 10 develop a defect in his physical body in the early period of his life which was not detected because fl. presence was visible only to the train ed eye of the physician or nurse. II is 10 discover these things and to give every child chance to enjoy the health and strength of body and mind, 10 which ne is entitled. that these We'll Child Conferences are to be held. The children should be brought, mot because they are sick but be- cause they are well and should keep well. to each one of the conferences in order that the parents may have the very best advice and counsel pos sihle as to the welfare of their ehil- dren. The Well Child Conference in in Putnam will be held at the High School Auditorium on Friday after noon. December 9th, from 2 to O. clock.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
Vegetable Growers
 Are In Convention

Beginning Wednesday and eonti- nuing through today the Connecticut vegetable Growers Association is holding It's annual convention at the Hotel Garde. Hartford. A fine pro gram was issued for the affair under the arrangement and supervision of the secretary. William. Valentine of Pomfret. The convention opened Wednesday with fifteen minute talks on various subjects. County Agent Frank l.. Davis of Putnam taking on Developing an Agricultural Busi- ness" The final number of this af- ternoon's program will be a round table discussion on growing and spray ing potatoes.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
What was said to be the first mo-

What was said to be the first mo- ton picture was produced in October. 1894, with Alexander Black as author, scenario writer, director. ca mera man, and title writer. Only five stereopticon slides a second could be shown compared with the sixteen pictures now flashed on the screen each second.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
D. A. R. NOTES
State Officers to Be Present At Meeting Monday After
 noon.

The regular monthly meeting of inc Elizabeth Porter Putnam Chapter n A. K. will be held Monday Dec ember l2th at three o'clock in the af- ternoon. in l. o. O. F. Hall. It IS expected that there will be large attendance to greet the state officers who will bring greetings to the chap ter.
 Miss Katherine A. Nettleton. State Regent. and Miss Emeline A. Street, State Vice Regent will honor the chapter by their presence, and the address, "Out Where the West Be gins" will be given by the State Historian. Mrs. Lawrence Monat. .
 Music. arranged by Mrs. Ethel K.
 Board meeting at ? 2:3o o'clock.
 Important Work
 Ellis Island Consributions.-The D A. R. is carrying on very im- portant line of work at Ellis Island where immigrants are detained Tor further credentials. While detain- ing, pleasant and profitable work is done by the immigrants, materials being furnished by D, A. R. chapters thronghout the country
 This is the last appeal for Ellis Island, as the box is soon to be sent by Miss Hannah E. Pesse. chairman of the Committee on Patriotic Edu- cation and Americapization. II members have not already brought their contributions. please do so next Monday that the chapter may send the better box thereby.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
importAnt Worh

London was the first city in the world to introduce gas lighting. Nine years later, in 1916, Baltimore, Mary lands apthorized the Gas Light Com pany to fight it's ''streets. squares. lanes and alleys" with carbureted hy- drogen gas provided it did not cost more than the oil lights then in use.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

A charity bread line for Bowery pussies meets promptly at one o'clock each afternoon on Centre Market Place. New York City. Two district reporters have taken upon themselves the responsibility of seeing that these old alley eats get their daily beef and milk if they are on hand al the ap- pointed time.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Grasshopper Glacier in Montana k so named because there are imhedded in it millions of grasshonpers caught in snow of the remote past.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Recent tests of traffic noises In Lon don show that the whistle of q loco motive is audible at an altitude of one and one. half miles.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Beauty patches made of thin lumi- nous fungus that shines at night are sometimes worn by the women of the Samoa Islands
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
FUR TRIMMED COATS

Don't discard that old cloth coat Do you know that our skilled experts can transform your coats into the new and seasonable styles? The addition of fur trimmings to cloth coats is our speciality. We also replace the old furs with the favor ed furs.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Scientists haye estimated that the cider duck, the goose, the raven. and the parrot may live to be 200 and 30e years old
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Migrating wild ducks and geese often travel at a speed of between forty-four and forty-eight miles an hour.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
ARTICLE No. !

h:d two spades. II z bid two no-trump and all passed. what should A openf Should he lead his partners spade suit or take a chance on his own club suitr Think it over.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
Heart. 10, 9. s Clubs A. K. c. 4 Diamonds = ,. ,
Nnaflrs ---.k. ln- [

No score, rubber game / dealf md bid one club, A bid one spade. | doubled and B passed. What should z bids Should he rcglrd the double of one spade as informatory or as a business tlonhleg In either case. what should he do' Think this over carefully for il is situation where there are conflicting Vgw-points.
 lust 10 vary the thought, here is a problem as to the proper opening lead
 Problem No. Ia
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

IL IS an interesting angle oi the game of Auction Bridge that although the in- tormatory double is now an old story in this country. it is just being recognized and played in England. For many years the English players refused even to con sider it's adoption and all sorts of ob- leotions were raised to it. but now these obiectors seem 10 have become con Verted and the informatory double has obtained an enthusiastic and wide spread popularity. Naturally. many questions have arisen as to its appliea- ton and as some Of these are very much tothe point, the following are submitted for the consideration of our readers. An analysis of each hand will be given in the next article.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
Problem No. ls

No score. first game 7 de t and bid one no-tfump \ and | passed and B
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
WE GU A K A NTEE
RRAPPERS

We will buy your Raw Hides. No matter what the quantity is, bring them in. Highest prices paid.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

=,a seofe. trst game. dealt and passed. ! passed. ' bid one heart and B passed. now bid one no-trump, all passed and \ opened the trey of hearts How should / play the hand so that he can score game against any defensep The lead of the trey of hearts shows that A has fve hearts at most. Z should. therefore, play four rounds of hearts from dummy " $ hand and on the last three discard the acc, queen. jack of spades. He should then lead the ten Of spades from Y's hand and force the play of the king His spade suit is thus established and 4's hand has the ace of clubs as a re- entry
 Played in this way, Y-Z cannot lose more than one spade, one heart and two diamond tricks. and. therefore must score game. It is an instructive little problem so note carefully. IL IS very easy 10 lose game fl the high spades in Zs hand are not discarded. Play 1t out for practice. placing the king of snades in As hand and have him le3d d club when he wins the spade trick.
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

Problem No. ii Hearts A. ] Clubs -s. !. 6, ] Diamonds A. K, 10. o.s.7.2 Spades - none
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08
Problem No. ,

No score, rubber game. z dealt and bid one spade. If A doubled one spade Gn- iormatory). and Y passed. what should E bid2 He has choice of two clubs or one no-trump. What would you dor
Putnam patriot., 1927-12-08

No score. rubber game. z dealt and bid one Eo-trump. A doubled. \ passed and B bid two spades. If / passed, what should A bid2 Should he pass or bi1 two no-trump, Think il over.
 Problem No. 2
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06
81 9s
Regular So and 81 Grades :.

Full fashioned hose Of fine ingram chiffon sill
of superfne weave, exceedingly sheer and lus
trous. Some have picot tops; some have blacl
heels; many are plain styles.
Offered in the most fashionable shades of thi
season-for daytime and evening wear.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06

pastel coored fable embroidered in contrasting shades is cap
waiting with fur dark cloth Plain fai all
very smart.
popular felt in shapes and lovely
included this hodaye assembage And matron chic hats of
lustrous black satin-n large small headszes.
= Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06
The Perennial Gift That Plcases
Handk erChiefs

Womens imported and domestic kinds-in trul
ment: Daintily packed in boxes: Sure of their W
Fine linens in white with white embroidered corners
hand embroidered in coors. Colored linens hand-emt
Large variety of new silks and linen handkerchief
embroidered, scaoped many with lace edges .rs
Handembroidered linens and fine swsses in styles too
to describe in detail shown in noteworthy choice
Exquisite Imported Linen Hondkerchefs ide lace bord
Main Floor
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06
The Cuffs the Thing That Makes
WOnen's Kid Gloves

Another striking and very
new style is made with fancy
cuff overlapping in the center
and richly embroidered. Out
standingly effective.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-12-06

and the ubiquitous Washable Suede Sp-on practical
and servceable for travel and general wearmpeccaby
made and finshd-here in interesting assortment and in
the popular shades
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-26
NEW DEAL IN CHINA


lists its
the preparing
Chang
General Chang Toin the Manchuran
Png has been confirmed When this coalition is
for the Hankow which will
yield the that southern section
which holds.
while naionaists
party
taking
groups.
prevail hope
a stronger China under their leadership
years.
parced for exploitation factions that
Of the turmoil and for chance to settle down to her old quaint She
patriotic the
political domination OF
unquestoned the fise
challenged attention
respect o
Chang combination
the earth
independent republic
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-26
Vacations Now and Formerly.

Vacations, which
back into antiquity advantage
of the world
admoion
be that I'M Genesis
the United tired
mountains his vacation there spirit
in it's sacred
though muddy waters completes
FuJyama viewing
Cotton" they call the
Mohammedans to
vacation by jorneyng to Mecca the
the desert
Probably the first
the Olympic Greece.
One month after the first full years
athletic Olympia they
competed watched the races sports
After conquering
with the early American pioneers.
able to labor long following
inclnaton
Yet the old imperial of China felt
does the administration
1t related that the old
build Chinese build
royal family could retire
ship China secured
There doubt vacations
ments add greatly efficiency
business
the epoye
for the time
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-26
Public Conscience Should Smart


vanced credit being
people by society today.
province determine the cause of the
O
mother small
be brought home through
the
the entire would with
indignation appng
But DEATH oulawy
ations,
The community bded
with the idea facilitating
comfort.
engine and destruction and
that contains the element
regulation community.
highway
with resultant death
yet it is matter machinery
Daily the streets
of 20 contra to law
Advancing civilization HIGHWAYS
and hgpoweed prescribing
OF others using the evidences
When the conscience of the
OF its utilities and is
the blame regetable
highway
The underlying highway
dons of all
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-26

applied building political
This bill majority
by the the looking
highway
and action his adjourned session.
legislature
From almost section the state the
urged to stand What il
the
this
ALL
entirely left undmbd
the his
eny to invest whatever they pleased the
and general campaigns of
report unconsdeed
talk with
ference that it attended political
should
the majority that it not motated
the aciona politics. regarded
problems to be solved This problem still remains difficult
the condition of the highways
appropriations which without
upon the legislature when the legislature
bridges deteoae diminishing
political efficiency of his state highway department.
1t is to the
appropriations the maintenance
the matching
without
be the basis effective
believe
position would humiatng evidence
donment which
before
complaint made would become hagran
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-07-26
More Truth Than Poetry
By JAMES j. MONTAGUE
WRONG AGAIN

| Though Mussolini seeks in vain
Among the ruling races
For gentlemen of first class brain
| With whiskers on their faces,
! Our search of history affords
! We go clear back to Adam
| A wealth of Kings and Dukes anC
/ Lords
And generals who had 'em.
| In Mr.. Mussolini's land
For many glorious year, did
| The men who dreamed and built anC
planned
| Pursue their duties bearded
Throughout the golden renaissance
Great painters, baEds and teachers
And devoteeS of high romance
Wore hair upon their features.
From 81 to ga
There was charm about them,
No story of the Civil war
Would be complete without them
Our statesmen Of a recent day
Regarded them essential,
And till the rule of Cleveland, they
Were almost presidential.
If Mussolini looks about,
Yes, even in this hour,
He'll find, without shade of doubt,
The beard badge of power.
And if, till now he still is un-
Convinced that he is erring,
Let him regard with awe the one
Which G. B. Shaw is wearing!