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Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06
FINGERPRINTS IDENTIFY TRIO
ESCAPED FEDERAL CONVICTS
By United Press Leased Wire

WASHINGTON, Oct. e.-The jus,
tice department today announced
finger print Identification of three
captured men, two as escaped pris.
oners and one as a parole violator.
One of them, Harry NJ. Wilson,
arrested in Los Angeles, WIS found
to be Charles Wilson, violator " q
parole from the Western State Pen.
itentiary at Pittsburgh.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

Governor Small of Illinois and
Mavor Thompson of Chicago each
took 600 tickets to the Dempsey
Tunney fight. Probably for the
orphan children on their state and
city.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06
PIRATE CRAFT AGAIN SCUTT[ED By Yankee
Labor Will Advance New Theory for Basis of Pay
STARS OF TODAY'S GAME

only hero Pittsburgh could develop
tripled the first Barnhat fly
Kocng batting getting
plate
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

Scientists are debating whether
or not animals can laugh. There s
one for the horse to giggle over.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

The San Francisco man who shot
at the screen just as the villain
was about to seize the beautiful
damsel must have been firing at the
same picture we saw the other night.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

What this country needs is Q
bigger navy to hunt aviators.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

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Imperial Valley press., 1927-10-06

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
GREAT RAILWAYS WILL MERGE

Times and public sentiment changes.
Way back during the administration of
Samuel VanSant as Governor of Minnesota
the late James ]. Hill, Empire builder, made
an effort to consolidate or merge the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific and Burlington
Railway systems into one monster organiza-
ton.
This move on the part of Mr.. Hill was
almost looked upon as the "crime of the
century," The legal department of the state
was set in motion with the result that the
Federal government ordered the merger dis
solved, and the expensive overhead continued
as the three properties were owned by prac-
tically the same stockholders.
The Great Empire builder has passed
on and Governor VanSant is practically for
gotten outside of the Twin Cities
Of late years it is recognized as good
business to cut down overhead expenses and
increase efficiency, and the definite announce
ment a week or so ago that these railroad
properties operating $4,000 miles of road
would be merged into one transcontinental
railway is not a shock to the Great North
west, but is generally recognized as being
the practical step to take.
This consolidation is of vital interest
to Sank Centre as it would undoubtedly
mean the building of modern depot in this
city at point near where the Great North
ern and Northern Pacific roads cross, in the
western part of the city.
The merger should result in the event.
ual decreasing of freight and express rates
in the Northwest.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
Second Lyceum
Number Pleases
Cleveland Symphonic Quartet all
that Was Claimed for 1t
Home Talent 3rd Attraction

The Cleveland Symphonic QUAR-
tette, second number of the Ly-
ceum Course, appeared at the
Junior High Auditorium Thursday
night, of last week, in splendid
concert. This organization of ar
fists took the place of the Howard
Quintette which was to have ap-
peared here sometime in Decem-
Der.
The quartette was composed OF
the following artists: Miss Eliza
beth Hugh, cellist; Miss Thelma
Beverly Lewis, pianist and harpist
Mr.. Vern LIE Suk, violinist; and
Mr.. William Moran, futist. Their
program consisted Of music by
famous composers and the solos
and other numbers given by each
Fof the personnel were greatly en-
joyed by the audience. At the end
of the concert the quartette gave
a version of the Evolution of
Music" playing the popular selec-
tions of today in comparison with
the music of twenty-five and
fifty years ago. Each rendition
was splendid, and at the close of
the program the playing of "When
You and I Were Young Maggie, "
in jazz time music, gave those
| present an idea of what the popu-
lar writer of today would have
done to that song.
The next number of the Ly-
ceum, will consist of home talent
assisted by three we'll known art
lists from the Twin Cities, and will
be given on Wednesday evening,
January 26. Mr.. Peter Tkach, in
structor of vocal music at the
Minneapolis School of Music, will
be here with his accompanist, Miss
Hazel Stageberg. The members of
the local Choral Club, all pupils
of Mr.. Tkach, will. appear in their
first concert at this time. A
young violinist from the Twin
Cities will also appear on the pro-
gram.
Mr.. Tkach and Miss Stageberg
are well-known in this city and
are both artists of merit, the form
er being one of the best vocal in
structors in the northwest.
This entertainment should
prove to be of great interest to
local people and a large audience
| ia oypootod
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
A BETTER DAY DAWNS

In the days of the little red school house,
butter sold at times for as little as IL cents
a pound. Other prices were CORRESPONDENCE
low. The prices received for farm products
today are much higher-but so are produc-
ton costs. The National Industrial Confer
ence Board, body with headquarters in
New York and not likely to be Seeing
through glass darkly," is on record as say
ing agriculture has suffered progressive
ly declining tendency ever since 1900, ex-
cepting during war years when there was
temporary respite" and it has substantiated
its assertion with a showing of facts and fig
ures of commercial organizations, that leaves
no room for question. A result has been the
definite and clearly cut determination to
bring American business interests to the
support of American agriculture. Figures of
the federal department of agriculture indi-
cate agricultures dollar to be worth IS
cents while the dollar of labor is rated at
1.24. No one wants to see labor faring any
less well. Well-to-do labor and thriving in
dustry are agriculture's potential good GUS
toners, but no customers can be good
customers if they must be served at a
loss. Agriculture, the most important single
industry in America, has been trailing behind
has been Serving at loss" in several re-
spects-but this situation will be changed
now that the uneconomic aspect of the stu
alton has been recognized, and the indica-
lions are that the change will be brought into
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

for several days. The argument
will delay consideration of import
ant measures now awaiting atten-
ton, such as the postal rate bill,
alien property legislation and GER
tain appropriation bills.
The aviation question is expect
ed Ito be up again in the consider
alton of the naval appropriation
bill, and the newspaper reading
public and the select readers of
the Congressional Record expect
some interesting views on the re-
lative effectiveness of flying ma
chimes and naval vessels in future
wars. The radio bill, which has
been in conference for weeks, may
be reported within few days, but
action depends wholly upon the
political outlook. Ut is reported
that several Senators will offer
amendments giving them a chance
to talk of the activities of the
power interests lobby in Washing
ton. If half of the rumors that
are circulating undercover are
brought to the floor of the Senate
or House, the country will have a
number of sensations to digest. 1t
is different matter to sift facts
from fanciful tales in political cir
Giles.
The average person is usually in
terested in the hobbies of success
full men. This writer has learned
of a famous Senator who dictates
his impressions and other data for
his private diary Immediately af-
ter the Senate session. These type
written impressions are carefully
filed and indexed and put away UNI
der lock and key. Tt is the inten-
ton of this official to have the
diary printed after his death. The
Senator is so well informed on
contemporary affairs that publica-
tion of the diary is anxiously
awaited, but if the diarist adj
heres to his original plan the
memoirs will not be published
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
A CLEVER ADVERTISING STUNT

Saturday of last week something over
100 men and women jumped into the icy
waters of the Pacific in an attempt to swim
from Catalina Island to the mainland, near
Los Angeles, distance of 20 miles as the
crow flies.
William Wrigley, gum and baseball mag
nate had hung up a cash prize of $4,000 to
be awarded to the first person completing
the stunt.
For this expenditure Of $4,000 the as
tute Wrigley has received million dollars
worth of publicity.
The bait was tempting one and the best
swimmers of the country were on hand, but
it remained for an unknown Canadian lad of
II years to be the only one completing the
journey, after battle with the icy currents
and waves of something like 15h hours.
AS freak athletic stunt the Catalina
swim was an unqualified success. The vic
torious lad was determined to win because
of the ease he could bring to an invalid
mother with his winnings. For this he is to
be roundly commended
But, by and large, who has been benefited
except the clever Mr.. Wrigley and the Ca
madam boy?
After all society is as much elevated by
the successful swim as it is by two bruisers
mailing each other for a worlds scrapping
title for which American citizens will cough
up nearly two million bucks to witness.
One conclusion to be drawn is that man
is queer cuss when it comes to his tastes
and that there is considerable brute about
him.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

for many years, as he enjoys ex-
cellent health at present.
While there is agitation in some
quarters for tax relief it is doubt
full if any revenue measure can
pass at this session. 1t seems that
the tendency is to spend money
for so-called "pork barrel' or pa
tronage appropriation measures.
The fact that surplus is report
ed in the Treasury gives the legis-
lators an excuse to indulge in a
spending orgy.
The action Of the Senate in con-
Quoting an inquiry in the recent
Pennsylvania elections by bringing
the ballot boxes to Washington
will involve tremendous amount
of detail work. 1t will require
considerable time to count and
check these ballots and this pro
cedure will be costly.
One of the most disturbing bits
of legislation was the extension Of
the maternity law. A filibuster
resulted in the Senate mainly due
to the unfortunate methods pur-
sued by organizations interested in
the bill. "A number of Senators
complained of the high-handed
tactics used by the women lobby
lists who even attempted to order
Senators from their homes where
confined by illness to vote on the
Senate floor. In other words,
these agitators had enthusiasm
but not good judgment.
The furry over the poisoned al
cohol has subsidized. The Treasury
Department is proceeding slowly
with the denaturing of alcohol.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
has advised the Congress that the
poisoning is imposed by law, and
that the responsibility is with the
legislative branch Of the govern
ment.
The leaders in Congress find
themselves in q position similar to
q truant officer in an effort to
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
Most Cattle Sold Readily
At South St. Paul Monday
Light Run Meet Fair Reception
Hog Prices Were Mostly I'm
changed-Fat Lambs Lower

South st. Paul, Mimi, Jan Is,
1927: Under light supplies the
cattle market worked out mostly
steady today, best load lost stop
ping at $8.75, not carrying the
quality that was represented on
Monday. Several loads of short
fed steers sold from this price
downward to 1925, while several
less desirable loads cashed on
downward to $7.35. Bulk of the
fat cows cleared at $5.25 to $500,
with most heifers at $5.75 to
$7.25. Most of the cutters sold at
$500 to $4.75, strongweights
$500, with the majority Of the
bulls at 1925 to $500. Supplies
of feeder material were very light
and the market was quoted as NOM
inally steady to strong. Vealers
sold on a mostly steady market,
bulk good lights $11.00, selected
SLIPS and $11.50.
No change occurred in the hog
division, bulk of the butchers and
lights clearing at $11.75, a few
sorted 160 to 100 pound averages
to shippers $11.80. Bulk of the
desirable pigs cashed at SIP. %,
while sows sold mostly at $40. rs.
Fat lambs worked 10 to 25c low
err, several loads fed lambs cashing
at $12.75, some Montana $12.25,
natives mostly $1,000. Light and
heavyweight fat ewes sold from
$3.50 to $500, while few loads
of comeback feeding lambs sold at
S12.50
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
Washington Letter

Washington, Jan. 19-Just at a
time when everyone believed that
international affairs would hold
the Congressional spotlight the
farm relief issue has been thrown
into Congress again. 1t is gener-
ally recognized that the agricul-
tural situation is not sufficiently
acute to require special legislation
at this session. Yet, the interest
is sufficient in the agrarian prob
lem and in the election scandals
that political controversy over
these matters lessons the reading
public's interest in Pan-American
war scares.
While the Secretary of State is
busily engaged in revealing the
alleged sinister influences fer
menting revolutions in Nicaragua,
the naval and military establish
ments busting about with the air
of preparedness, the social life of
the nations capital goes on with
out any perceptible change. The
Department of State,s usually Sc
date and serene, is as active as a
bird dog in the woods. The House
of Representatives, as whole, is
not greatly concerned over the
Latin-American differences. The
Senate, however, temporarily puts
aside its searching inquiry into the
morals and financial qualifications
of its members to talk of diplo-
macy and international frictions
which generate war.
Predictions are freely made
that Congress will shortly find
itself in legislative jam. Colonel
Frank l.. Smith Of Illinois, de-
signated as successor to the late
Senator Mckinley, is due here this
week. It is generally agreed that
the Senate will not seat him in
their august tribunal. It is ,ob-
vious that the situation will be
Ehreshed out on the Senate floor
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

The citizens of Texas are to congratulate
ed upon the retirement of "Ma" Ferguson as
Governor. During her two year term as
chief executive of the Lone Star State she
liberated over $500 prisoners from peniten-
tiaries and other bastiles, most of them being
given absolute pardons. Conditions became
so bad that District Court Judges suspended
the sentencing of convicted criminals until
after "Ma" retired to private life. With all it's
big-heartedness the Minnesota Board of Pa
role cannot equal Mrs. Ferguson's record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
SAUK CENTRE HERALD

keep legislators in attendance at
the daily semi-tropical regions but
usually have changed their plans
on the appeal of their party lead
ers. The balance of power de-
ponds upon the actual attendance
when votes are taken, and not up
on the percentages as given on pa
per. 1t is not the man who talks
loudest or longest on the floor that
is responsible for enactment of leg
islation.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

effect with gratifying rapidness. It must be
understood that there is no intent to imply
that the business interests of the country
are now to bring about betterments that the
agricultural forces could not or would not;
merely, is it the belief, that now that business
men of the larger fields have taken cogni-
zance of the situation and it's needs, the aids
to agriculture for which it's leaders have been
striving will be the sooner and more surely
achieved.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
loo

Earl Carol, the New York producer
who exhibited to select party Of male
friends half intoxicated nude young woman
in a bath tub filled with champagne out of
which his cronies drank, must serve a
year and day in the Federal prison at At
lanta, Ga. The Herald understands that he
was not convicted because of the exhibition,
but because he lied about it.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
.Oll0-

An ordinary little dog refusing to leave
the subway tracks near the Brooklyn bridge
New York City, day or two ago, delayed
traffic full half hour, while nine police
men, six motormen, 10 guards, 40 automo-
bilists and 100 passengers cussed and discuss
ed the best method of removing him. They
say "every dog has his day."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

Gust Comstock of Fergus Falls last week
became the worlds champion coffee drinker
by swilling down IS cups of coffee 6 gal
lons), in something over seven hours. Won
derful! AS an additional claim to fame Fer
gus also has Harry Wheelock.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20

sioner ................ SO 80
Joe Schwartz, street work. go
First National Bank. Of
nee rent ............ 1890
street machinery 1890. rs
o. L. Larson, street labor 1.25
Lampert Bros. Lumber Co.,
street material $1,000. 1.5O
M. A. Cole, police supplies 2.4O
j. F. Cooper. Fair Grounds
ms. ........ 1878
a. M. Wallace, printing 24.00
Water, Light & Power Com
mission. Dec. bill. ....... s45 .21
M. Schwartz, labor for
Fire Dept. ............ 200
Northern Fire Apparatus
Co., Fire Dept. supplies $40
Aug. Otto. Auto rep. and
sup. for Fire Dept. -. %. 40
G. 1. Dobbs. salary Secy.
to Fire Dept. ........ 10. 90
Steiner Lumber Co., coal
for City Hall ....... 94.85
George Fish. salary Chief Of '0
Fire Dept. ............. rs. 100
City Steam Laundry, Jail
laundry communicative. 7.4O
The Clerk reported having
drawn Orders No. 3746 to No.
1851 inclusive in payment of the
regular monthly pay roll and fixed
charges and this was confirmed.
John Boutel presented his
check for $40. 90 and asked for a
renewal of four Pool and Billiard
Table licenses which were granted.
The Water, Light & Power Com
mission filed it's quarterly state
ment and same was reviewed and
ordered filed.
Mayor iWhitson was appointed
a delegate to attend the Legisla-
tive conference of the Minnesota
League of Municipalities to be
held at st. Paul on Jan. goth.
The meeting adjourned to Mon
day, Jan. 10th, at 7 P. M.
J. F. Cooper, City Clerk.
Adjourned Meeting
Adjourned session of the Com
mon Council of the City of Sank
Centre held Jan. 10th at 7 o'clock
P. M. with all the members pre-
sent save Alderman Salmond.
Proposed Ordinance No. 1913
preventing trailing sleds, skis,
etc., behind moving vehicles was
presented and read.
This being an emergency Ordi-
nance the preamble so declaring
same an emergency Ordinance was
offered and adopted by all voting
Aye.
Alderman Gray offered the Or
dinance and moved it's adoption,
and same was seconded and car
ried by all voting Aye.
Proposed Ordinance No. 164 be-
ing an Ordinance relating to tax
on dogs was offered by Alderman
Bohan and same received it's first
reading.
The meeting adjourned.
J. F. Cooper, City Clerk.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
APPRECIATION

I wish to take this means to
sincerely thank all neighbors and
Sank Centre Firemen who so will
lingly responded to my aid Fri
day morning, January IA, when
my barn was destroyed by fire.
49,. Fay Huston.-34pd
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-01-20
Council Proceedings
Regular Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of
the Common Council of the City
of Sank Centre was held Wednes-
day, Jan. 9Th, 1927 at 7:30 P. M.
with all the members in at
tendance.
The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
The Clerk reported having is
sued Order No. 3745 for $125.00
in favor of the Treasurer of the
Fire Department as requested by
the Chief and such action was con-
firmed.
The following bills were audit
ed, allowed and ordered paid in
full, to-wit:
A. Bromenschenke1, milk for
poor S.UV
w. G.. Bean, care of poor. 800
A. j. Orth, wood for poor 1900
A. N. Forsberg, repairs for
poor Low
Kate Gray. washing for ~
poor z.Uu
poor ................... 1925
Bishop Co., mdse. for poor 5.15
Hillside Dairy. mdse. for
poor o.VV
b. o. voge1. wood for poor 1879
j. E. Miller, trans. and
board for poor 6.S6
Theo. Hansmann, rent for
poor 14.vv
Mat jaeger. rent for poor. 24.00
Wedge Hardware Company,
street material ......... be
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
REQUEST OF 5000 PAID
 TO BAPTIST CHURCH

1t was announced in the church cal. endar of the Baptist church, Sunday. that the church society had oeen paid Sf 900 by the administrator of the es. tate of Mrs. Louise Robbins. Mrs. Robbins, who died some weeks ago. left the bequest to the church free from restrictions.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
FUNNIEST FILM EVER SHOT"
 SAYS STD CHAPLIN'S DIRECTOR

Moving picture directors are not usually moved to laughter by the per fofmanees they call into being, but in several of the sequences of the jungle iamboree known as "The Missing Link" Charles F. Reisner, as well as the rest of the company, burst into un- controllable mirth.
 q have been making comedies. or acting in them, for sixteen years, said Reisner, "and insist that this Is the funniest film ever shot. Syd Chaplin. creator of Old Bill in "The Better Ole" is unbelievably droll as the hungry and timorous London poet, who suddenly finds himself transform ed into lion hunter on the way to the African jungles.
 The object of the chase shifts to the capture of hideous and mysteri- ous monster known as "The Missing Link" The picture contains besides the Link" an amazing clever chim, panzee known as Akka, lions, and many other jungle denizens, as well as hundreds of negroes doing the part of head-hunting savages. The piece is the most outrageously Imaginable film of the year.
 "The Missing Link" will be seen at the Bradley Theatre Sunday and Mon day.
Putnam patriot., 1927-11-10
EASTFORD

Mrs. Benjamin Stevens burned her foot quite badly one day last week.
 Benjamin Bosworth is having run. ming water piped to his house and barn.
 Miss Carrie Bosworth of South bridge spent the weekend with rela. tives here.
 Mrs. Fred Hall of Southbridge, Mass. spent Tuesday with her moth CT. Mrs. Benjamin Stevens.
 Mrs. Ernest Stevens entertained her sister. Mrs Harold Dodge, and family of Southbridge, Mass.
 Mrs. Sarah Carpenter k reported as resting comfortably at the Hartford Hospital after her recent operation.
 Rev. and Mrs. Lanphear attended the convention held at Bridgeport Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.
 Mrs. Fred Bowen entertained her sister, Mrs. Everett Phillips, and chii dren of Charlton. Mass. on Sunday
 Mrs. Carrie Miller. who. has been employed in Pomfret for sixteen months, is with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Clark, for the present.
 Charles Clark and family and Mrs Carrie Miller called on Mrs. Clark's uncle, James Miller. and wife. and eTest-aunt. who lives with MT Miller at Mansfield on Sunday afternoon.
 The Chaplin Christian Endeavor Society visited the Eastford Society Sunday evening. Gilbert Deane was the leader. The roll call Of Chaplin Society was called by the secretary Bernard Church. That of the East ford Society by Kenneth Kennedy, the secretary. The music was led by members of the Eastford orchestra Kenneth Kennedy, clarinet; Donald Clark, cornet; Carl Bennett. violin Rev. Walter Lanphear, melaphone with Miss Prudence Deane at the pi ano.