The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1930-05-07
Mount Vernon

This national shrine was saved for posterity by
the patriotic efforts of the Mount Vernon Ladies As
ISOLATION which took the property in 1852 It is
maintained with its priceless historical relic through
the charge of small fee for visitors who view the
premises in great numbers each year.
Only by this could the priceless heritage of
Mount Vernon have been preserved, in view of the
negligence of the government in the past But it is
now felt that this greatest of all American landmarks
should become the common property of the whole ma
ton and that all who desire to visit should be per-
mitted to do without the payment of the small
fee charged.
1t is not than anyone PARTICULARLY objects to the
fee but in principle of pilgrimage to the home and
tomb of Washington should be free from any suggestion
of commercialism.
Congress should purchase Mount Vernon outright
and present it to the nation and to the world on Wash
ington's 200th anniversary.
julius A. Schmah has become habit to Mime
sofa voters So much of habit that it is recognized
even by some in his party who would like to
usurp his present position State Treasurer None
of them have had the temerity to. file against him.
He may have opposition in other parties but it won't
matter blt-he will win at walk usual. That
record of julius for giving the state the very best
and most efficient of administration in it's treasury
just can't be met And the treasure chest of state
close to the heart and the vote of its citizens
When Ted Christensen goes down to Washington
as senator he will be beyond any doubt the best-pre
pared of any in the United States Senate to tell
what-is-what in Mississippi River legislation Twice
has the governor travelled slowly down the full length
OF the Father of Waters stopping all along the way
to make visits into the states fronting the river to
see what use is being made of it, and how that use
may be increased He has studied the nine foot chan
mel below ST. Louis watched the transfer of freight
to boats required by the channel of the up
per Mississippi, and estimated that freight shipped on
the river could be carried at much decreased rate
If this change need not be made. All these and many
other things has the Governor studied along with all
the rest OF the river lore The United States senate
needs to be taught these things about Mississippi
transportation and its effect upon midwest industries
and commerce. If Governor Christensen becomes
Senator Christensen" that body will assuredy learn
many things of the things of which it apparently has
no present knowledge.
Lovers of Minnesotas natural resources are be-
hind Ray Chase in his candidacy for the office of the
Governor of Minnesota. They couldn't be conserva-
tionists and not be behind Ray in any race for any
state office that may give him greater opportunity to
hght Tor the mnes the forests the lakes and the fields
which he so loves Before Ray Chase was old enough
to vote he had adopted the great outdoors of his state
as one of the big loves of his life. In every public
office he has ever held he has considered care and
saving OF natural resources sacred trust. If he is
elected governor the preservation of all that is fine
and beautiful in this lovely North Star state will be
MS chief thought. Men and who love their
state as beautiful place in which to live as a land
OF great natural wealth, will do we'll to elect Mr.
Chase All the other duties of administration will be
thoughtfuly performed under his leadership. But we
should say judging from the background of this man,
that conservation of the states great resources will
be his first duty for which his private tastes
and public experiences have splenddly prepared him.
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Shifting The Gears
Another surplus that is worrying the government
is that of prisoners.
Who remembers when reformers used to rave
about the cola menace?
An expert examination of furs might disclose that
the Easter rabbit was really SEAL
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The British probably wish Gandh and his salt
makers would meet the fate of Lots wife
Business letters should be written with view to
their possible effect upon the investigating committee
The new tariff bill places skeletons on the free
list Now we may all afford TO replenish our family
closets.
Mr.. Brisbane suggests that man should retire at
the age of ninety. We have about concluded to do
that very thing.
Our faith in the law is slightly strengthened by
the fact that at last saxophone player has been
sent up for life.
Possibly we take care of the ex-soldiers hut
II the veterans of government commissions ever get
pensions we're sunk