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New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
LOBBYISTS EMPLOY
 DEVIOUS METHODS
Have Many Ways Of WheedIin6 Votes From Con6reSsInen

Washington, Oct. 29-The lobbies in Washington attract to their ranks the men best fitted to lobby by train ing. ability. personality and eXper fence and their methods of operation are many.
 The effectiveness of the lobbyist may sometimes depend upon his ability and personality. but far more often it is decided by the amount of pressure which he can recruit from over the country and bring to bear upon congress or the government agency which he seeks to influence. Perhaps the three most important weapons of the lobbyist are public opinion and potential voting strength among his constituency and invested wealth and influence of the politi clans back home.
 Any one can become 6 lobbyist and lew figures enter the busi- ness every year but most Of the sue aessful ones come from a few def sa ,ite groups.
 la First, there's the ex-member of Ueagress who wants to stay in Washington and who is willing Q accept large fees from corpora tions or other wealthy groups for the benefit of such influences as he has retained, his acquaintanCes and his experience in the art of getting things through Congress and government departments. Often a congressman is able to make such an arrangem as soon as he is defeated in Novem- Der, though he still las short session of Congress to serve.
 Ex-Officials Employed
 His blood brother in the lobby is the ex-government official who can be useful in dealing with both Congress and the department or commission in which he has func- toned. Ex-caoinet members have frequently appeared before con- gIessional committees Or impor- tant federal bureaus in support of certain legislation or official rul- ings for which wealthy corpora tions or associations Of corpora tions can well afford to pay them large fees.
 Lawyers are hired for their keen wits, their persuasivenesS in instill- ing facts or near facts-and even sometimes partly for their legal knowledge. These men often can make a better appearance at com- mittee hearings than their employ CTS, being better takers.
 Ex-newspapermen are hired for spreading propaganda and work ing on public opinion, very i'm portant phase of the work Of the modern lobby.
 And of course there are many lobbyists who are promoted to
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
Federal Farm Board Ready to
 Loan Wheat Farmers More Cash

Chicago. Oct. 20 (UP) - Uncle Sam stands ready to lend wheat farmers $10o,000,Q00 or more if necessary.
 The federal farm board has an nounced the money will bc made available Immediately to counteract the slump in wheat prices brought on by the downward plunge in the stock market last week. The huge loan would tend to set a minimum wheat price this year, said a state ment issued by Alexander Legge, chairman of the board.
 Shrinkage of values in the whole sale liquidation of industrial stocks has forced wheat 10 an unWarranted low price and producers should not be forced to sell on such market, the statement said.
 Legge said the hoard was prepar- cd to lend sufficient federal funds to authorized co-operativcs to bring wheat receipts to figure ranging
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

from S1.12 a bushel for No. i white amber and No. l durum to $1,25 bushel for No. northern and No.- red winter wheat.
 Explaining that there is a grain cooperative open to every wheat farmer in every state where the crop is grown, Legge's statement Contin- ued:
 ''The farmer may join, ship his wheat 10 designated concentration point where it will be graded and classed and draw on it in advance The cooperative will market the wheat in orderly fashion throughout the year and will settle with the farmer on the basis of the final price obtained.
 'The board places no limit on the amount of government money to be loaned. Nearly $l00, ,G00 is avail able for the purpose, and if neCes- sary, the board will ask congress to appropriate more"
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

Washington after notable sue cesses in wrangling favorable votes from state legislatures.
 Perhaps it should be reiterated here that the term lobbyist" is meant to apply to all persons who federal administrative agencies. Only one lobbyist in a hundred ad- mits he is a lobbyist.
 Among Their Methods
 Now lets describe the methods of the lobbyists. In the following summary, it should be borne in mind that all Hobbies do not use all these methods, although some of them do. These methods are used or legislation and do not refer to the business of influencing the ad- ministration of the laws,
 The lobbyists often write their own bills. ti-Saloon League men, for instance, wrote the Volstead act Senator Hiram Bingham recently put an official of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association on the government payroll to help prepare the textile schedules of the new tar if bill.
 They keep constant track of all which they represent, following il closely through all its stages or progress.
 They line up groups Of sympa thetic members and work with them and through them, armine them with information and often writing their speeches and state ments.
 They present arguments and fact sometimes very onesidcd facts - at the open committee hearings and exert special pressure on committee members in order to obtain the kind of report they want.
 Propaganda Employed
 They institute propaganda efforts sometimes vast in their ramifica- tions. They prepare statements for the press, write pamphlets - and even books, send lecturers into the country, urge members Of their or ganizations to wire and write their congressman and use virtually every means of influencing public opinion for pressure on Congress.
 They round up prominent men in the representative own district or the senator's own state and per suade them 10 make personal ap- peals.
 They sound the tocsin when rein- forcements are needed and bring in potent magnates and lawyers from New York, Chicago or elsewhere to add to the amount of pre- ssure on the spot
 The promise campaign contribu- tions or political aid in return for support. Perhaps this is not con- mon, but it is not as rare as the direct bribe, which is seldom heard of in these enlightened days. Often | the interests represented at Wash ington are able to choose and elect their own men to Congress, which ! makes it all the easier for some lobbyists.
 Watch Congress Closely They watch the floors of the two Houses from the galleries, ever 1 ready to rush down to the ante i rooms for conferences with mcm-
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
COLUMBIA WORKS HARD

New York, Oct. 29 (UP)-Colum- bia went through one of the longest and most intensive drills of the sea- son yesterday in preparation for Saturdays game with Cornell.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

Successful reindeer raising in Alaska has inspired northern Cana dians to contract for a herd of 5000 to be driven from the American ter ritory.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

New fall importations, novelty turn back contrast ing applique cuffs, with en- broidered backs. New fall shades. Choice of Kayser, Van Raalte and Comet make. At a special selling for Wednesday only.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
c R E A T E s T
Men s Union Suits

We'll tailored and full cut Union 4 Suits in special one day sale. Made q |I of fine quality Wool and Cotton-in ID / long sleeve ankle length style, sizes 36 to 46. Regular $150 value Wed
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29

Specially priced for We'd nesday, our entire range of S2.95 Wool-Tweeds, Cordu- roy and Tweederoy Knick- ers-all full cut and all lined. Well tailored in all sizes, ' to 16 years.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
Part Wool Blankets $1 .98

In solid colors, Sateen bound ends, size 66x80. Special Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
Star-1ex oweling at at15cy ya.

Soft absorbent part Lin- en Toweling with wide col ored woven borders. On sale Wednesday.
New Britain herald., 1929-10-29
Wednesday! Women's Novelty Lingerie

Very daintily made of Novelty Crepes and Cotton fabrics in a host { of lovely designs. In Gowns, Slips and Pajamas. All wanted sizes to select from.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Annual Victory Over
the Powers of Evil

Great crowds assembled al In
nerleithen, Ieeblesllire. Scotland
on recent Saturday TO witness the
annual ceremony of 1.-THE cleikum.
referred to in Sir Walter Scott's
'St. Romans Well" The origin OF
the ceremony. says the Washington
Star. is based on the legendary
story of combat with the devil en-
gagged in by st. Roman, lnterleith
ems patron saint, who died in 737.
The patron saint was represented
by the head boy of the public
school, who was duly installed and
armed with monks pastoral staff
10 "check the devil" Having
checked" him, he saw that the
effigy of his satanic majesty was
duly destroyed by fire. The cere-
mony was impressive, and the
youths victory over the devil was
roundly cheered by the throng Of
students.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
FIVE-YEAR FARM SURVEY

Two leading engineering groups will shortly
begin fve-year study of the entire farm problem,
according to a recent announcement, the survey to
include farm management, financing, economical
production, elimination of waste, the use of power
and mechanical equipment, and the betternent of
relations between agriculture and commerce and
industry.
This survey will be undertaken by the Amer-
can Society of Agricultural Engineers and the
American Engineering Council, of which President
Hoover was formerly the head. The methods to
be employed will be similar to those of the Hoover
committee on waste in industry, which was instru-
mental in effecting economies extending to many
lines of manufacturing.
For several years increasing attention has been
given to research and fact finding means toward
better methods in commerce and industry While
similar work has been done in behalf of agriculture,
no such comprehensive study as that now planned
has ever been undertaken. The new survey will
doubtless be most important step toward putting
agriculture more sound and business-like basis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Season for Spearing
Fish Opened March 20
Certain Species May Be Taken
From Streams Only-Artificial
Lights May Be Used

The season for spearing with the
aid of artificial lights in inland
waters opened March 20 and re-
mains open until April 20, both
dates inclusive. Under this act
carp, dogfsh, suckers, redhorse
and garfsh may be taken. In
land waters are lakes and streams
wholly within the state. In inter
state waters, which are under the
jurisdiction of Minnesota, the sea-
son will not open until Sept. Is
and will remain open to Nov. Is,
both dates inclusive.
Spearing with the aid of artifi-
cial lights in streams only may be
done from April 20 to June 1, both
dates inclusive. Carp, dogfsh, red
horse, sheepshead, catfish, suckers,
eelpout, garfish, bullheads of any
size and whitefish not less than 16
inches in length and buffalo fish
of not less than Is inches may be
taken. sHV
In this order several species of
fish have been added from the
above, which may be speared in
streams only.
Daylight spearing without the
aid of artificial lights is open all
the year around. The following
fish may be taken: carp, dogfsh,
redhorse, sheepshead, catfish,
suckers, eelpout, garfsh, bull
heads of any size, whitefish moi
less than 16 inches and buffalo OF
not less than Is inches in length
These fish may also he taken by
angling all the year around except
in March and April.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
REBUkEs BABcock's DETRAcToRs

In spite of the splendid results accomplished by
Highway Commissioner Babcock in bringing Mime
sofa out of the mud since the passage of Amend
ment No. some of the small fry in the Minnesota
legislature takes delight in batting the commissioner
by asking insulting questions and by inuendo ques
tonng his integrity The resolutions have been
tabled by the sane minded members of the House
C. A. French, editor of the Monticello Times
who has been intimately acquainted with Mr.. Bah
cock since his boyhood days, in recent issue Of
the Times delivered the following deserved rebuke
to the Highway Commissioners detractors:
Batting of Commissioner Babcock seems to
be favorite amusement with some members
of the legislature. We believe we know enough
about Mr. Babcock to predict that before they
get through with him they will well wish they
had let him alone Mr.. Babcock promptly
answered his detractors much to their discredit
and if there is any investigation to he had none
of his detractors will be on hand to produce
evidence. So far the talk has all been along
the line of village gossip, innuendo, destruc-
tive criticism, nothing constructive 1t has
been sort of cheap performance COM
mon among cheap men and small politicians.
The writer has known Mr. Babcock from
the time he student in the high schools
of Elk River and we have never known him to
do mean or dishonest act in all that time. He
stands high in his home town in his home
county and the counties adjoining where he
has thousands of friends who have known him
from his youth up as an energetic, able and
honest man. We DO not wonder why men OF
his calibre and such he, find it impossible
to enter public life, because they are not free
to do big things. If he were at the head of a
big corporation and had made such success
as he has commissioner OF highways, there
would be no cheap and contemplate batting
such as he has been subjected to by cheap pol
ticians since he has held that office They
would honor him for what he has accomplished
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28

retained in the St. Cloud district
until it is as dry as it is now wet.
"Stearns county is one of the
wettest spots in the northwest.
Conditions are intolerable. !"
Qvale said that Stearns county
was apparently the source of a
huge supply of illicit liquor which
was made from Minnesota 49, a
variety of dent corn, and which
was distributed throughout the
northwest.
The nine men arrested, Qvale de-
clared, will be prosecuted under
the recently five year prison terms
and $4,000 fine.
In addition to the men, one
woman, Mary Benner, was sought
by federal agents on a warrant
charging her with possession of an
illicit still.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Farm Book on Minnesota
Will be Ready in Month
Ten Thousand Lakes Association
Preparing Beautifully Illus
trated Is Page Book

The advantages of Minnesota as
a place in which to live will be set
forth in a beautiful and profusely
illustrated Is page booklet to be
published by the Ten Thousand
Lakes Greater Minnesota Associa-
ton, and which will be ready for
distribution soon.
In the compilation of this new
book the Association has had the
advice and assistance of agricul-
tural and advertising experts with
the result that it will be one of
the most attractive booklets put
out by any state. 1t will be used
in the advertising and publicity
campaign which the Ten Thous-
and Lakes Greater Minnesota As
ISOLATION expects to push to all
corners of the nation during 1929
with a view of bringing new citi-
zens.
In addition to the many illus
trations of Minnesota farm which
the new book will carry, informa-
ton will also be given concerning
marketing, educational facilities,
crops and other data of interest to
the prospective, settler.
Inasmuch as half of the funds
| of the association are to be devot-
ed to promoting agricultural de-
velopment campaign of display
and classified advertising in farm
magazines and newspapers of the
central part of the United States
will be carried. Through bid
board advertising which will be
placed at boundary lines on every
state highway, tourists entering
the state will he impressed that
Minnesota is a great agricultural
region. Motion pictures showing
Minnesota's agricultural advant-
ages will also he used and agri-
cultural inquiries will be solicited
in the tourist advertising as well
as in the exclusive farm campaign.
Roy e. Dunn, OF. Pelican Rapids.
president of the Ten Thousand
Lakes Greater Minnesota Associa-
ton says concerning the new
booklet: "It will be the most i'm
portant of the mailing pieces to
be used by the Association in fol-
lowing up responses the agri-
cultural advertising. 1t will be a
work of art; an article to be kept
/ by those receiving it, renewing in
iterest in Minnesota every time any
one looks at it. It should be a
permanent and effective piece of
literature"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Plans to Make Stearns Co.
Dry as Sahara Desert
Dry Agents Claim They Will Keep
on Job Until Bootleggers Are
Whipped

St. Paul, March 23.-Stearns
county is one Of the wettest spots
in the northwest, S. B. Qvale,
northwest prohibition administra-
or, declared here today as reveal
ed plans to eradicate "intolerable
conditions in the territory around
st. Cloud"
"We have received hundreds of
complaints from Stearns county,"
Qvale said, "and now we are in
the midst of a campaign which will
make that country bone dry.
prohibition agents, who in the
past three days arrested nine men
and confiscated three stills will be
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28

Pickerel may be speared during
the open season only-May Is to
Feb. 1. Artificial lights are
prohibited.
Residents only may spear fish
in Minnesota. No license is neces-
sary for spearing. 1t is unlawful
to shoot fish.
There are two bills pending in
the present Legislature in regard
to spearing. One will prohibit
spring spearing, and the other will
provide for license to spear fish.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Macaroui Chinese

Macaroni and other pastes are
considered typical and peculiarly
italian food, and Italy is probably
entitled to the credit for her early
appreciation of these foods. How.
ever, history credits their first use
among the Chinese and their Euro.
pean Introduction to the Germans
The Italians are said to have
learned the art of making them
from the latter. History shows
that by the time of the Fourteenth
century Italy was the only Euro.
pean nation enjoying macaronf.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Thursday, March %, 1929

and favorably for itself.
The benefits derived by its
members in character and health
upbuilding is matter of common
knowledge.
I consider it the duty of every
man or woman, to not only en-
courage, but to help in the devel-
opment of both the Boy and Girl
Scout organizations, to the best OF
their ability.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
A. M. WELLES TO RETIRE FROM WORRYING
TON GLOBE

The following announcement in the Worthing-
ton Globe of last week will be of interest to many
Herald readers, as Mr.. Wenes for many years
a highly respected citizen of Sank Centre
Having decided to retire from business, l
have closed deal for the sale of the mechani-
cal plant, subscription list and good will of
The Worthington Globe, to Mr.. Vernon M.
Vance of Slbley, Iowa. The earnest money
has been paid and, under the terms of our con-
tract, the plant will he turned over to the pur-
chaser May 10, 1929. Meantime l shall con-
duct the business usual
The purchaser has sold his half interest in
the Osceoa County Tribune, of Sibley, which
he has held for the past five years, and will
retire from that paper April 1, preliminary to
coming to WorthingtOn to assume active own
ership and management of The Globe. Prior
to going to Sibley, Mr.. Vance for several
years connected with the DesMoines Register.
Mr.. Vance is a newspaper man of experience
and ability, good citizen, fine man and will
be material addition to this community.
Some statements relative to the sale of The
Globe, and having their origin in the puny
brains of some wild-eyed string fends, have
appeared in print. There has been some gossip
afoat for several days past. All of this has
been done without my knowledge consent
The facts stated above.
Bro. Welles sold the Herald to the writer Aug.
1, 1913. On Oct. 1 of that year he took over the
Globe. He is one of the States veteran newspaper
men, honest fearless, with abundance of ability
He is in the sunset of life and his friends will be
mighty pleased to know that he has acquired a
competency permitting him to retire and live in
comfort. His pungent editorials and wide-awake
and well written articles will be greatly missed
by the press of Minnesota.
In personal letter to the Herald editor re-
ceived Friday Mr.. Weles states that he hasn't any
definite plans for the future. He expects to have
his business cleaned up at Worthington not later
than May Is, and will spend the balance of the
summer loafing around in Northern Minnesota He
will minge with his fellows at the Northern Mime
sofa Editorial outings, Breezy Point, June 49, IA
and Is.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28
Business and Professional
Men Endorse Scout Work
Continued From Page One)

habits. They direct the boys i'm
agination along safe lines. 1t is a
safe bet, if boy scouting does not
put a youth in the way of good
citizenship and all it implies in
spirit and social outlook, the man.
hood of that youth is indeed a
dubious prospect.
w. B. Morgan,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28

tons incurred by being a Scout
are such that any boy joining, i'm
mediately puts himself in line to
become a more useful citizen and
better man.
v. G. Wedge.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28

Deputy Scout Commissioner.
Scouting takes care of the boys
leisure time by providing some
thing both interesting and useful
for him to do. That is the real
secret of its success and the best
argument for its existence.
The Boy Scouts of America is
an institution most worthy of both
our financial and moral support. It
pays the biggest dividends l know
of for the small amount invested,
for it helps build that most price
less quality in a young man, a
good character.
Supt. H. A. Falk.
The Scout movement is very
worthy one and the boys should be
assisted financially as well as 9TH
erwise by every citizen and bust
ness man.
Geo. w. Steiner.
| personally believe the Boy
Scouts of America as body wor-
thy of full hearted community sup
port, moral and financial. 1t
builds citizenship, initiative, loyal
ty and true men by giving boys an
ideal of achievement.
Clyde Thomas.
/ am heart and soul back of the
Boy Scouts and they will always
have my support. From my per-
sonal experience l think l can
speak with authority when l say
that the Scout influence is all for
the good. If my boys will al
ways live up to Boy Scout ideals
l will feel entirely satisfied that
they will always he credit to me
and the community.
A. Markson.
Boy Scouting is one of the big
and worthwhile things in Sank
Centre and is doing work not done
by any other organization. 1t has
a wonderful record here as well
as elsewhere not only in making
self-reliant capable boys who rend-
er real service to their commune
ties, but also in training these boys
to be useful men and citizens. II
is privilege to assist this or
ganization.
l.. l.. Kells.
I consider the Boy Scouts Of
America a very fine organization
for boys, and that the Boy Scouts
of Sank Centre have been a great
help to the Community in many
different ways.
Thos. Sullivan.
Money used in backing the Boy
Scouts is an investment in the
American Boy and I know of nc
investment which should bring
greater returns.
A. F. Strebel.
/ want my two boys to be Boy
Scouts. This is my endorsement Of
the Boy Scout movement.
| Rev. Earle B. Jewell.
The Boy Scout movement i.
worthy of everybody's support
The associations made, the infor
nation acquired and the obliga.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1929-03-28

The Boy Scout movement is
worthy of everybody's support.
The associations made, the infor-
nation acquired and the obliga-