The Redwood gazette., 1930-11-12
.Armistice Day

Armistice Day
\ IOVEMBER II fittingly observed Tuesday il
N accordance with Armistice Day. Twelve years
\ have passed since the war ended and many are
the changes during this interval economically social
ly and commercially But to those who lived through
this chaotic period, the day is full of significance
them forever after.
As the years roll by the day is farther removed
and perspective changes accordingly. To those
who remember this historic event their heart and soul
goes out in reverence of these memories With the
graying of their hairs and their steps less sprighy
their spirit pervades the occasion though the
element is inclined to take it less seriously and inject
into the occasion an atmosphere of gayety.
Twelve years ago there reason for gayety 1t
natural reaction after years of pentup energy
restrained expression, and stiled emotions. Thus
the of the Armstice ending the war, the people
gave vent to their innate nature in joyous outbursts
Following this wartime period of rigid severity people
went to the opposite extremes and lived hilariousy
and INDUCED in frivoousness.
Stamped in music or literature is the expression
of the people whole for the authors work is a
reflection of his environment. Jazz music the
reflection Of the mind in the period after the
Jass not the degradation of the people some
would have it but that their mental and moral
state expressed by this medium.
Perusal of history reveals that Rome and England
similarly plunged into following years of civil
America did likewise enter life of frvolity upon re-
lease from austere laws restricting freedom of social
and civil intercourse. The expression of the mass
mind at this state is found in the Jazz productions of
"Tin Pan Alley" music, of Sinclair Lewis in literature
and in the theatre, CAROLS "Vanity."
One fad, vogue swept the country after an
other rejecting the ckeness of society in it's search
for gayety to satisfy and counterbaance the previous
years of gravity and austerity.
In the last few years there has been a remarkable
change in music and literature reectng the express
ion of mass mind approaching the normal attitude
toward life In the constant search for novelty the
people up against stump, the only variety
possible was to get back to sanity
With twelve years separating from this day we
have just begun to get perspective, and gaining it, it
is obvious why this day should be set aside for few
minutes for reverent meditation, and reflection upon
the past deeds wrought by God and man.
U
BalkO's Achievements
THEODORE BALKO'S winning the sixth annual
Northwest Corn Husking Contest a distinct
achievement that came surprise to the
majority of Redwood county people. But those who
observed Bakos county record surmised that he had
the makings of a champion.
The best previous record made in an official
contest was made in Murray county contest Octo-
ber %, 1880 by Jay Johnson of Avoca who husked
net total of 1858 3-4 pounds Walter Schmidt, Mar
tin county, made at the Northwestern Contest in 1926
record of 1,452 pounds net. Balko's net total was
1880 pounds and thus established new record sur
passing several previous marks.
OF all sports this is the most rural and useful
designed perhaps by whiting farmer back east
whose sons seemed too enthusiastic battling the
ears. With stroke of his whiskers he had it fig
ured out, by gum, to start contest with all the
neighborng boys competing
Any efficiency engineer promotion expert will
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sttute the contest element into his husng opera
on For it is generally conceded that nothing is so
appealing from boys point of view as to excel in
race. And is sport, and sport is fun and fun
is boys idea of life.
Now that machine conveniences are destined to re-
place the solitary husker, man who can pick
anywhere from rs to 100 bushels day is looked upon
as hero others who accomplish out of the or
dnary feats and this ruralstic sport has large fol-
lowing.
Here's hoping that Theodore Balko will make
good showing at the National Contest at Norton Kans
as, November IA
Congratulations Vim!
HE election of ]. v. Weber, editor and publisher
of the Murray County Herald, to the State
ment from fellow editors and friends throughout
Southern Minnesota.
Mr.. Weber conducted clean campaign and his
election as distinct recognition of his worth
and ability. That the 18th District will be well re-
presented at time when good representation is a
grave need is generally accepted fact.