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Evening star., 1928-11-18
Lafayette's Ride.

The Marquis de Lafayette on August
90, 1878, rode from Providence, r. L.,
to Boston, Mass, in 612 hours to beg
D'Estaing to return with the French
feet to NarraganSett Bay.
Evening star., 1928-11-18
Biblical Warning.

Woe unto you who build your palaces
with the sweat of others! Each stone,
each brick of which It is built. is a SIM
From the Book of Enoch. Hebrew work
of the second century, B. c..
Evening star., 1928-11-18

The heat from each burner spreads under the broad enclosed All
utilized Thus each burner cooking four
graduated from hot cenerspot outlying for gentle
smmerng and warming which makes possible cook whole
with burner speed cooking desired simply lid
burner and place utensl flame.
Evening star., 1928-11-18
Call for Documents.

Commissioner Sykes said irnmedi-
ately afterward that the evidence in.
the hearing will not be taken under adj
visement by the commission until cer-'
tain documents, including charters of
the seven public utilities corporations
were demanded by Frank Scott, counsel
for Station WIS, operated by the Prairie
Farmer. The three Senators concurred
in Scott's declaration that utilities cor
porations may not legally broadcast un-
Evening star., 1928-11-18
SENATORS ACCUSED
AT RADIO HEARING
Counsel for Station Owned
by Utilities Says Free
Speech Is AssaiIed.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Federal Radio Commission hear
ing on the requests of three Chicago
stations for changes in the: recent
broadcasting assignments closed .yester-
day. after John E. Wing, counsel for
Station WENR declared "unsworn" tes-
timony given by Senators Walsh of
Montana, Norris of Nebraska and
Brookhart of Iowa revealed IAN effort
to deprive utilities corporations OF
broadcasting facilities which amounts
to breach of free speech"
Evening star., 1928-11-18

Here's opportunity purchase OF these fine ranges
greatly reduced which made possible only by this Introductory
sale Come and these famous SMOOTHOP Ranges
and make your selection It will be installed Immediately
ready for cooking your Thanksgiving dinner j. ..s.s
Evening star., 1928-11-18

is IN b tp he broad % o.
an dst Besa n e,ld your cooking
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
SCHOOL CALENDAR
FOR YEAR l928-29
Complete Calendar for School
Year; Will Observe Armis-
tice Day If on School Day

The school calendar for the Red
wood Falls schools for the year Of
1928-1929 has been received for pub
lication. On Thursday and Friday
afternoons, September q and
28th, the schools will close for the
Redwood County Fair.
The Southwestern Minnesota Edu-
cational Association will meet at
Mankato on October 4th and 5th
while November Sth to 10th has been
selected as the dates for the Mime
sofa Educational Association meeting
at Minneapolis. Arrangements will
be made to permit teachers to attend
one of the two educational meetings.
With November 11th, Armistice
Day, coming on Sunday, at this writ
ing it has not been decided which day
will be observed The schools will
close if observed locally on a school
day.
The balance of the Calendar is as
follows:
Nov. %. 30-Thanksgiving recess,
Dec. 81 Friday. Christmas holidays
begin.
The 1929 Calendar begins Jan =
Monday, school re-opens, Jan. 1S,
Friday, first semester ends, Jan 81,
Monday, second semester begins, Feb.
IL, Tuesday, Lincoln's birthday,
school in session, Feb. %, Friday
Washington's birthday, school closes,
Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26

in the illustrious villages footsteps.
At the present time there is a solici-
tation for membership in the Hoover
for President clubs in the towns and
among the farmers of the county.
VIM. H. Ball of Redwood Falls has
been appointed by the Republican
committee as county organizer for
Hoover-for-P President clubs. Mr.. Ball
states that many clubs throughout
the county will be formed immediate
ly.
Following several meetings of the
Republican county committee, the
campaign activities have been talked
over and are in formation for imme-
diate use. A battery of prominent
speakers will come to Redwood coun-
ty during the campaign. Among
those of whom the committee is hope
full of securing are Gov. Theodore
Christianson, Arthur E. Nelson, State
Auditor Ray P. Chase and State
Treasurer Julius A. Schmahl.
The committee also intends to hold
rallys in all towns and furthermore
it will adopt the plan of holding
meetings in the township halls thru
out the county SO as to come in con-
tact with the farmers of the county.
Mrs. Gotlieb Kuenzli of Redwood
Falls, Redwood county Republican
Committee Chairwoman, is confer
ing this week with Mrs. Warren of
Window, the Second District Chair
woman. Mrs. Kuenzli expects to have
her organization completed soon by
making trips throughout the county.
Chairman H. B. West of Morgan
stated that the Republicans will fight
for every vote in the county, and that
it is his desire that all voters get
out and vote election day.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
SMITH LEADER TO
GIVE TALK HERE
J. F. Reed, Minnesota Smith
Robinson Club Head to Ad-
dress Club October 4th

Redwood county voters will have
an opportunity to hear an outstand-
ing figure in the present presidential
campaign at Redwood Falls, Thurs
day evening, October 4th, at which
time an All Party Smith-Robinson
meeting will be addressed by J. F.
Reed, head of the Minnesota All Par
ty Smith Club.
Reed recently left the presidency
of the Minnesota Farm Bureau to
campaign in Minnesota for Alfred E.
Smith, democratic presidential nom-
inee. At the time of his resignation
he pointed out that he was opposed
to the election of Hoover for presi-
dent and that he would work for the
Smith Robinson forces.
AS an able farm leader for years,
at one time vice-president of the ma
tional federation, Reed is expected to
address the Redwood Falls Smith,
Robinson meeting in a discussion of
present issues. He is expected to
give his analysis of the situation.
The Minnesota All Party Smith
Robinson Club, of which Mr.. Reed is
the head, exists solely for the ad-
vancement of the candidacy of Smith
and Robinson, and is taking no part
in any other political contests of the
state, it is reported.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
-ME-NOTS ON
SALE SEPTEMBER g
LegiOn.oiAuxiliary to Sponsor
Sale for Benefit of Dis
abled Veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary of
Redwood Falls will sponsor the sale
of Forget-Me-Nots on, Saturday,
September 29th, Argonne Day, when
these flowers will be sold in cities
and towns all over the United States
for the purpose of raising funds to
continue the work among the disabled
buddies and their families. The
Disabled American Veterans of the
World War has charge of the sale of
flowers which are made by the dis
abled boys in the Poppy workroom in
Minneapolis under the direction #
Mrs. Maude Winter. Mrs. F. B. Macs,
president of the local Auxiliary will
act as chairman of the drive. The Girl
Scouts, under the direction of Miss
Burr will have charge of the selling.
One-fourth of the proceeds will be
retained in the local treasury to be
used for relief work in this commun-
ity.
In the Meuse-Argonne Forest, ten
years ago, the last big decisive
"push" of the World War was fought
and won by the Allies. On Argonne
Day, Saturday, September 29th, the
Disabled American Veterans of the
World War enlist the aid of the gen.
eral public in waging the battle for
justice still being fought by thous-
ands of unfortunate disabled veterans
whose claims for government treat
CONTINUED on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
FORGERY ARTIST
CONFESSES DEED
l.. b. Harold Taken by Local
Authorities Saturday; Con-
fesses to Check Forgery

With a long record of having serv-
ed time in different penal institutions
in Minnesota and North Dakota, a
Mr.. Lincoln B. Harold was appre-
hended by local authorities for forg-
ing the name of A. {. Burmeister to
a S24.50 check last Friday. The check
was cashed in the Regal Pool Hall;
it was made payable to Harry j.
Morris.
Friday night Mr.. Regal presented
the forged check to County Attorney
Leon H. Brown for collection. On
Saturday morning Mr.. Brown and
Deputy Sheriff Beatty found Harold
working on a farm near Redwood
Falls. In the questioning that fol-
lowed the meeting Harold denied
everything in connection with the
forged check. He was taken to Red
wood Falls for Identification. Being
lodged in Jail and while Mr.. Beatty
was out to notify Mr.. Regal of the
arrest that was made, the criminal
made the confession.
Harold was taken before Judge
Everett Monday morning where he
waived preliminary examination and
plead guilty to forgery. He was
ordered held for the Grand Jury
which will meet at the October term.
From record received by Attorney
Brown from Minneapolis it shows
that Harold's home is in Bismark, N.
D. In that state he has served three
years in penal institutions while in
Minnesota he has served three terms
in the Minneapolis Workhouse.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
AREA CONFERENCE
OF RED CROSS Held
Representatives of Several COun-
ties Assemble in Redwood
Falls Monday for Meeting

Opening with registration at 900
a. m. Monday, September oath As
representatives of the American Red
Cross assembled at the court house
in Redwood Falls for the district con-
ference. The counties represented at
the conference were Renville, Yellow
Medicine, Kandiyohi, Jackson, Waton-
wan,N Murray, Cottonwood and Red
wood.
The morning program was devoted
entirely to the Junior Red Cross ac-
tivities. Miss Thorp, County Super
intendent of Yellow Medicine gave an
inspiring talk on the Junior Red
Cross work. Discussion followed
Miss Thorp's talk.
At the noon luncheon at wh;ch
James T. Nicholson, assistant man.
ager of the Eastern Area of the Am
erican National Red Cross, gave the
address of the day there were, rs
guests present. Mr.. Nicholson talked
on the work of the Red Cross stating
that the work must go on as before
the war. The speaker stated that
the goal set for the membership in
the Red Cross is 5 million members.
Mr.. Nicholson is a speaker of unusu-
al force and interest and his talk was
inspiring to all who attended the
luncheon. Miss Avis Kvello gave a
short reading. The luncheon meet
ing was presided over by Miss Elsie
Howe of Wabasso, chairman of the
Redwood county chapter.
The aftrnoon session was called at
(Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
LEGION PICNIC IS
SUCCESSFUL EVENT
Hon. Arthur E. Nelson and Hon.
Frank Clague Give Talks At
Y Sunday Picnic

Several hundred people from over
the county attended the first annual
picnic sponsored by the Redwood
Falls American Legion last Sunday.
The event was held in Ramsey State
Park with Hon. Arthur E. Nelson
and Hon. Frank Clague of Redwood
Falls as speakers. The Sleepy Eye
High School Band, under the direc-
tion of Mr.. Franklin, furnished the
music for the day.
In Mr.. Nelson's talk, which was
non-political, he himself a Legion
naire, gave an outline of what the
American Legion meant to the
community of which it represented.
He cited many cases in which the
Legion had rendered community SER
vice throughout the state and nation.
Mr.. Clague gave short talk on
the Legionnaires and veterans of the
World War. Mr.. Clague's talk COW
cred the manner in which congress
has made appropriations for the well
fare of the disabled comrades. Mr..
Clague's talk was sincere and came
from one who knows the inside work.
ings of the government at Washing
ton.
Kittenball games between Seaforth,
Redwood Falls and two rural teams
furnished amusement for those at
tending.
Following the picnic gathering of
some forty friends of Mr.. Nelson
assembled at the Hotel Ramsey in his
honor. Mr.. Nelson gave a short
talk following the banquet.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
ANNUAL LIBRARY
REPORT IS GIVEN
Redwood Falls Public Library
Has 6,562 Volumes. 1881
Lent for Home Use

The annual report of the Redwood
Falls Public Library has been ap-
proved by the Library Board and the
City Council and was mailed to the
State Library at ST. Paul. The fol-
lowing items show an increase of PAT
volumes from the previous year.
The circulation statistics compiled
by Miss Marie Tolzman, local libar-
ian shows that there were 1881
volumes lent for home use. Of this
number 4139 were adult fiction, 1868
adult non-fiction, 1923 children fic-
ton and 1906 non-fiction. The above
circulation figures shows~a per capita
circulation of five during the year.
The number of new borrowers reg
istered during the year amounted to
122, increasing the total of borrowers
to 1446. There is a total of 1850
volumes in the Public library with
1902 volumes in the School library for
a total of 6562 volumes. 76 Of the
increase in the number of books were
added by purchase, 22O by gift with
so lost or withdrawn. There are SO
magazines on file and a newspapers
The average daily attendance to the
library reading room is Is.
The financial report of the Board
shows that there was a balance un-
expended of $379.32. The City appro-
priations amounted to $1993.5O, re-
ceived from the School District
100000; $44.10 from fines and lost
and injured books; $38.11 interest on
deposits for total of receipts of $2,-
84298.
A total expenditure Of $1,960.09
distributed as follows: Books $22.26
Periodicals SOTO, Salaries $1,431.95
Supplies $126.85, Heat $192.s5, and
Light $88.48 leaves balance on hand
of $882.89. A gift for the book fund
of $8O.57 and with rent collections of
$56.35 shows a total of $136.92. Of
this amount $121.92 was expended
leaving a balance of $500.
A statement from the Library
Board for which appreciation is given
reads: For the money gifts of the
past year, used for the purchase OF
books; A.se are sincerely grateful. To
our home papers for space for Lii
brary Items, and the many friends
who have donated books and maga-
zines and books, our thanks and ap-
probation is extended"
The present Library Board con-
sists of the following members: D.
w. Gold, president; J. w. Inglis, vice
CONTINUED on page tWeIye)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
Benefit M0Uie at Netu
Dream on October 4th

On Thursday afternoon and even
ing the American Red Cross Chapter
of Redwood Falls will hold Disaster
Benefit Movie at the New Dream
Theatre. The picture selected by the
Chapter for the occasion is "Clancy's
Kosher Wedding" in which the COM
edian, George Sidney is featured
with a comedy cast. The benefit is
given in behalf of the needy in the
hurricane area in Florida and the
West Indies. Miss Mona Callister is
in charge of the show.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
BIGGEST REDWOOD COUNTY FAIR IN FULL SWING

vile Co. Holstein Assn.
Get of Sire, 4 animals male or fe-
male, 1st Renville Co. Holstein Assn !;
End Schou & Son.
Produce of Cow, 2 animals, male or
female, 1st Renville Co. Holstein
Assn; End Schou & Son.
Grand Champion Bull, Renville Co.
Holstein Assn; Grand Champion Fe-
male, Renville County Holstein
Assn. In the Brown Swiss Class Lee
Neuschwander of Redwood Falls won
all prizes except End and 3rd ON
Junior Heifer Calf which went to
Lenora Meierding and Elmer Meier
ding, both of Morgan and both Club
members.
Reuben Potter Of Springfield won
all prizes in the Hereford class with
Sam C. Escher of Worthington win
ming everything in the Polled Angus
class.
SHORTHORN CLASS
Junior Bull Calf, 1st Arthur Goss;
Cow 3 years old and over, 1st Arthur
Goss, Walnut Grove; Heifer, 2 years
old, 1st Arthur Goss.
Heifer, 1 year old, 1st Russell
Esser, Milroy.
Senior Heifer Calf, 1st Helen Es-
ser, Milroy.
Senior Champion Female years
old and over, Arthur Goss; Junior
Champion Bull years old, Arthur
Goss; Junior Champion Female under
2 years old, Helen Esser.
Sweepstakes
Grand Champion Bull, Grand Cham
Continued on page twelve)
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
School Nurse Visits
Local School This Week

Mrs. Wardwell, school nurse of St.
Paul, is in Redwood Falls and will
make thorough examination of all
pupils of the first eight grades. It is
the desire and intention of the Board
of Education that the pupils of the
1st grade, just starting school this
year, be given complete examina-
tion and be started right Mrs.
Wardwell was in Redwood Falls last
year. Her examinations will be con-
Quoted this week and next.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26

Just before going to press the
Gazette received a wire from
state Republican headquarters
to the effect that Senator Will
liam E. BOrah's Minnesota
speech will be broadcast next
Monday evening at eight
o'clock over WCCO.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26
co. HOOVER CLUBS
ARE BEING FORMED
VIM. H. Ball is Appointed COun-
ty Organizer for Hoover
fOr-PreSident Clubs

The first Hoover-for-Presid club
in Redwood county was formed at
Morgan last Tuesday, September
25th with a good sized membership,
according to reports from the village
today. With Morgan starting the
club project it is expected that every
community in the county will follow
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1928-09-26

Miss Florence Evans of Ispwich, S.
d. will motor here Saturday to visit
until Monday with her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Evans and her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. John Clark.
Evening star., 1928-12-23
BY DONALD GLASsMAN.

CENTURY of Christmases have
~ flown since the bridge Of Sighs
IA and creaks crossed the River
4 4 Tiber at Second street and
Pennsylvania avenue and Con-
gressmen used Twelfth street for tobog-
gaming.
one hundred Christmases is a short
time in the life Of Santa Claus and the
history Of Noel but what a mighty
avalanche of historic events have swept
through the Capital in that time. Were
the city's streets crystalline we might
gaze into the hoary years and see 1t
rise in solid blocks out Of River Poto-
macs morasSes.
At Christmas, 1928, even the blocks
themselves, according to LEnfant's
plans. But to Capitalites it was
wondrous age, propitious time to
speculate on human progress.
Think Of it," they said in reflective
moments. What progress we have
eeen The century is but % years old,
and already the Nations Capital has
outgrown itself Invention! Railroads
and steamboats,! Soon passage across
Tie Continent may be completed IN less
than month! Only in 1900, there was
not even a sign of Federal Government
in the city.
E4Aby yCd1o dBO, PAOAANASO SooeHJN ~
to show Washingtonians how their gen.
Grafton had reached a climax in prog
ress. Who" he said Gin the Conti-
mental Congress would dare foretell
such refinement as hot-water heaters
to keep homes at an even temperature?
And iron ranges on which to cook our
Christmas dinners. Comfortable bed
mattresses, fast trains and luxurious
hoStelries."
In 1928, the year of SPECIALIZED In
vention, one laughs at the hoax OF
nineteenth century achievement. Be-
side an iron range, the "talkies" are
the nth degree of awe-inspiring in
novation; beside hot-water heaters,
energy sent by radio is the most fam
taStic nightmare since the first con-
ception Of human fight.
A mirror to the Capital on Christmas
day, 1928, is tarnished by the strains Of
a turbulent century. However, dim the
reflection, it is piquant and poignant.
Washington City, as 1t was called, and
the Nation stood on the threshold of a
new administration, as it does how. Old
Hickory, risen out of Tennessee back
woods, had defeated the placidsouled
John Quincy Adams. The common
wealth was aquiver over the propSect OF
an iron reign under soldiers gauntlet
Christmas spirit essentially is tho
same, save that now the vacation j.
longer and youthful exuberance is spent
in giving and receiving. whereas in 1928
juvenile energy displayed itself more
in the fashion of Fourth Of July
picnic.
X X \
EVEN the Capitals weather has SUI.
IL fered evolution. Astronomers Sa,
the earth's hot temper is cooling, ye
FNR4gfYnp& weather in Washington Il
mot often white. Zoundsi A century
ago there was ice-skating on a score O
convenient ponds and the whole length
of Pennsylvania avenue was given owe
to shedding.
But, come, have squint at th'
mirror to a Washington Christmas IL
1923, ere time spins another cobaeb
The Capitals public prints werel com
tnenting On the last message deliYeret
Evening star., 1928-12-23
Fireworks PnnyIn AveueTh Road
yGF
nd dInd rSprtrPE Ety of e eDyR

acres and number of young fruit trees
now bearing. The buildings consist OF
a large dwelling, finished in the best
style, and every necessary clubhouse. in
cluding a substantial barn. The prop
erty is l mile north of the Presidents
House"
Having been lately hauled out Of New
York, the steamboat Potomac, COM
manded by Capt. Uriah jenkins, was
about to resume her usual route be-
tween Washington and Norfolk. Meals
and transportation to any point on the
Potomac were offered for So. The craft
was newly coppered and her guards ex-
tended aft to afford a more pleasant
view Of the river.
Merritt Tarlton advertised the sale Of
q colofed girl, named Margaret. taken
as the property of William Harrison
and to be sold to satisfy house rent due
Thomas Havenner.
The Capitals dozen churches were
| we'll patroniZed by adults, while the
youth spent its time in outdoor demon
strations similar to those on Fourth OF
July Youngsters had little difficulty
| imagining the existence OF santa
Claus. The mystery Of flames dancing
in the fireplace lent credence to tales
Of chimney saints. One century ago
snow fell thicker and oftener on Wash
ingtons dirt streets.
Up and down the streets houses were
ablaze with lamp and candle lights.
| Parties and feasts and parlor meets.
| Festivities began about 8 o'clock, after
children had hung up their stockings
and retired. About midnight the beard
ed saint made his rounds and filled
stockings of young and old with such
| TOYS. sweetmeats and delicacieS as
human ingenuity concocts.
| Indeed, the Capitals Christmas spirit
could not contain itself within four
walls. Cracksmen pulled down old
| fiintlocks and blunderbusseS and fired
them willy nilly into the air. Smart
tricks popped into the minds of hilarious
merrymakers. One buffoon bethought
himself of stuff1ng house chimney
and smoking out members OF a dancing
party.
Temperance was almost an unknown
word. Chief Justice Cranch was presi-
dent Of the Washington Temperance
Society, but the beginnings Of noble
experiment hardly made themselves felt
In most houses the filled carafe and
decanter were on the sideboard, where
any visitor might quench his palate
Eggnog, Tom and Jerry, apple cider
| and champagnes were added to more
| puissant liquors and dispensed ad libi-
| tum. Should teetotaler decline social
swig he had hard work escaping taste
of alcohol, especially If he accepted a
slice of pie. Cooks knew only one way
| Of flavoring pie, and that was to add
| undiluted brandy.
! A number of gunners and fishermen
lived in West Washington, and 1t was
their custom to go home early Christ
mas morning and p9gade the streets.
Evening star., 1928-12-23

toned. In this manner the shivering
spirits of the grove, angry with dis
comfort because their tree houses had
been stripped of leaves by the bold
north wind, were offered human hos
pitality and shelter against the cold.
Baron Holberg says: Before the es-
tablishment of Christianity there were
in Denmark games or merriment which
lasted for six days of the old year and
six days of the new.' The Greek 'festi-
val of the presence of the gods, called
Epiphany corresponded in time and
meaning to all of these others. Nearly
all of the greatest rites of these di-
vergent peoples were held at the dead
of night-listen to their names: The
Briton, wake; the French, 'reveillon';
the Spanish, 'medianoche'; the Roman,
'pervigilia.' Music, according to John
Cleland, was used at least by the Druids
to rouse men who, dead with sleep on
bitter Winter nights, were loath to leave
warm beds for a spectral ceremony.
This music was called 'wakeths, and
through generation upon generation Of
slurring by a multitude of voices be-
came waits