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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
HOLDING OUR END UP

If the average citizen who is barely max.
ing ends meet, or who is falling behind fl
nancially, would check himself up he might
find some interesting facts concerning his af-
fairs.
He would probably find, among other
things, that his difficulties arise PRINCIPALLY
from his indulgence in the ancient game of
trying to outshine his neighbors.
Take our automobile problem for ex-
ample. First our neighbor buys an mex
pensive car, and we must do likewise-on the
installment plan. Then before it is paid for
another friend invests in six-cyIinder ma
chine, so in order to keep up appearances we
must take another plunge, probably going
him little better
1t is the same with other things. We
must have a better radio set than the family
next door; better furniture; more stylish
clothes. We must send our Mary to an ex-
pensive boarding schol because Mrs. Jones
is sending her Sally-when both would be as
well or better off in the home town high
school. Then we must give expensive par
ties for which the Smihts or Browns have set
the pace We must have extensive vacation
trips, when we might see as fine a collection
of billboards right at home. And we wonder
why we seem to get hopelessly behind fl
nancially.
It is safe to say that a least one-third of
the average family's income is spent for
such qualification of vanity, beyond what
would be necessary to live decently and COM
fortably.
And by reasonable economy a lot of PEG
pie who can not or do not pay their honest
debts might be able to do so, and thereby en-
joy satisfaction equal to that of keeping
up with the Joneses"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

year in answer to the Republican
charges.
Now let's get back home and see
what is doing here. Is things go
ing to pick up? Yes, and no. Yes
for the rich, and no for the poor.
Now what is our problem? Why it's
to take care of those that haven't.
How? Well how can it be done only
by taking from those that have and
giving to those that haven't?
The question is how are you go
ing to take it? First you are go
ing to ask EN- to give it to you. Try
and get it by voluntary subscrip-
lions. That puts tax on generos-
ity, for the liberal will do all the
giving and the skin-fints will do
all the talking about it as usual. So
that at best will only be a temper
airy way, and cant last through a
long hard winter, so it ought to be
done by taxation. What kind of
taxation? Why on those able to pay
it. Off incomes in the higher brack-
cts. England did it the other day,
they had a tremendous high in
come tax, but they boosted it still
higher.
They don't monkey with playing
politics when something is needed.
Five percent on incomes of over
500 900 would be fair, for the rate
stops at 100000 for some reason or
other, it don't keep on going up
like it does up to the 100000. A
man making million don't pay any
more on his last 100000 than the
fellow on his first. Why stop it up
there where a man is just getting
in shape to pay? That five percent
would do the whole thing.
Will it pass? Not Mess you poison
all the Republicans. They take
care of big money for big money
takes care of them.
A sales tax will also do it, with
practically no tax on necessities
and a big one on luxuries, and a
big inheritance tax to get the fell
low that don't spend. Well that
practically settles that, so by next
week everybody ought to be doing
fine.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
THE WORLD TODAY
by ARTHUR BRISBANE
VOICE OF DUMB MILLIONS.
TWO CROOKS, TWO COPS.
HIGH SPEED FLYING.
MAN is NEW, SAYS FORD.
by ARTHUR BRIs

Gandhi. speaking the voice of dumb millions"
is gentle and ingratiating.
He asks freedom for India, but for India a
valued partner of Great Britain not held by force
but by the sillken cord of love-"
Nice words. but the silken cord Of love is easily
snapped, and Gandhi, who, with Hindu gentleness
and suavity, laying down ultimatum for the
British, well knows it. If he goes back with British
unsatisfactory to his followers, blood will
fow and great deal of it.
On the other hand If the British say to India,
which is unthinkable: Go in peace and do you
please" conditions in month will be ten thousand
times worse than they now and stiH worse every
month thereafter.
The mayor of one of New York's big cities. who
understands criminals says CHS exact words are
given): Two coppers. young and honest, pick up q
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
FOOD FOR THOUGHT

According to a bulletin issued by the Agricul-
tural Advisory Council of the Republican National
people of Iowa in 1880 paid more for their automo-
biles and their upkeep than the total value of the
corn crop produced in that state The figures which
were compiled by the engineering experiment sta
ton of the Iowa State College show that Iowans
spent 488OO0 for automobiles and upkeep; that
the average corn crop of the state is 100000 900
bushels, and the average value of the crop is $685.
100000. From this it is seen that the Iowa auto
mobile bill exceeded the value of the corn crop in
this great corn state by $S6,488,O00.
These figures can, doubt, be duplicated in
their relative in most states of union for
If the people of Iowa spend the amount stated for
automobiles, other states presumably spend COM
parable amounts, and such amounts will approximate
the total value Of at least the major crop produced
II the S. S. Stf
It would be senseless to point to these figures as
illustrating that the condition of the country would
be better If there automobiles. The economic
benefits Of the automobile widespread and def
mite while the convenience and pleasure afforded are
Unreasonable and desirable
But 1t is not to be denied that the automobile
has seriously affected the economics of agriculture
While taking the place of horses, the automobile
consumes nothing produced on the farm, and thus
contributes to the surplus of crops which has
to be the greatest problem agriculture to face.
Before the advent of the automobile, farmers
raised horses and sold them to people in the cities
and then sold the the feed necessary to keep
them The money paid for the horses came to the
farmer and in few years the city puyer had moth
Today the farmer buys automobile and the gas,
oil and tires to operate it, all of which goes to
men in the cities and in few years all he has left
is a pile of junk. The flow of money has been re-
versed
From all of which it is apparent tina, there are
many factors entering into agricultural problem
and that the solution of the problem offers chal-
Aenge to the worlds greatest economists.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

tnction of being the only man ever to be
awarded two Congressional medals for brav-
cry in action.
Butler was given leave Of absence to
serve as director of the Philadelphia de-
partment of safety in 1924-25, but his eff
forts were hampered by politicians, and he
finally quit in disgust He gained some un-
popularity by reporting brother officer,
whose guest he was, for engaging in drink
ing bout in California he got IN bad by crit
icising Mussolini, Italian dictator, in pub
lie speech for which the State Department
apologized; he was shut off the air for using
unconventional language in radio address,
and has otherwise kept himself In the lime
light, both favorably and unfavorably, for
some years.
AS a soldier, however, his efficiency and
gallantry have never been questioned His
troubles have come to him because of his
ready tongue. 1t is said that he may seek
seat in the United States Senate If he
obtains it, he may talk his head off without
the slightest responsibility to anybody.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

figures embodied in it's design. As
you will notice, at the top of the
badge is the American eagle. The
eagle is an emblem of authority
that has been used by various ma
tions; having first been adopted by
the Romans as early as the year
1O4 B. C. as the chief emblem to
be borne at the head of the Lee
gion. You are now appointed as
the head of school patrol legion to
protect your fellow school mates.
The eagle with it's spreading
wings is also the national emblem
of your country. 1t stands for pro-
tetction and for this reason it is
placed on the top of your badge
to remind you that you are charged
with the duty to protect your
school mates.
On further observation you will
notice in the center of your badge
a cross which is the emblem of the
State and National Safety Coun-
ellis, to remind you to keep watch
full care so that the safety of your
school mates may be assured.
At the bottom of the badge you
will observe the five-pointed star
which is the emblem of your state
1.-THE North Star State" and also
the emblem used by the State High
way Department as a road sign to
guide the motorist to safety. Let
it remind you further that your OBJ
legation to your fellow school mates
is safety.
On the border of your badge you
will find reproduction of the etch-
ing which is used on the American
Legion emblem, symbolic of the ris-
ing sun, to remind you that you are
to exercise your duty for safety
from the time the sun rises in the
east until it sets in the west.
It is the hope of the American
Legion that you will wear this
badge with honor and never allow
any act on your part to bring dis
credit of yourself, the Minnesota
School Patrol or the American Lee
gion, which is responsible for your
appointment as a School Patrol Of
f1cer.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
AND THE BATTLE RACES ON
(Thief River Falls Times)


Among the many aggravating problems con-
fronting the Farm Board in its effort to set up an
efficient marketing organization for the handling
of various farm products, of the most dscur-
aging must be the petty rivalries existing among
the present co-operatives. Each of these CO.
operative organizations is kingdom unto itself,
and each little kingdom has its monarch, and each
monarch has his minions. The important thing in
each little kingdom, apparently, is the survival of
that particular kingdom The law of self-preserva-
tion fundamental and universal is not violated by
the COOP chiefs.
And when, in the course of it's broader duties
and obligations, the Farm Board attempts to elimi-
nate needless and wastefu competition among the
co-operatives themselves what howl of indignation
its efforts bring forth. 1t is then that find out
just exactly what is wrong with the Farm Board
The monarchs whose kingdoms threatened turn
all sorts of emotional hand springs in their despair
And who can hate them for thir fury. Their jobs
are threatened. What's the fun of having cooper
alton if they can't have their jobs
And the battle RACES A few OF the leaders
are big enough for their jobs big enough to appre-
cate the fact that the whole is important than
the part; big enough to sacrifice well serve.
But the statue of most of them is hopelessy dwarfed
They are loyal to principle only long it is
profitable to be loyal to~a principle. The picture,
with the exception of few bright spots, is discour
aging.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
Says sZ''s]
WILLIE
ROGERS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Beverly Hills-Well all know is
just what I read in the newsprints.
England has been the most con-
sistent headliner of the last couple
of weeks. We do love to read
about some other Nations difficult
ties, it kinder gets our mind off our
own. Well now I tell you you bet
ter do your gloating pretty soon
over her hard times if that's the
way you are geared up for she
won't be that way long. Always re-
member she never looks good till
it looks bad, then she comes thru.
A nation is built on character the
same as a person is and no matter
what their financial difficulties are
that old character shows up, They
got many long headed old men over
there and when they get in trouble
they just drop the politics and start
getting together regardless of party.
The fellow Ramsey Mcdonald must
be quite fellow. I don't think the
labor party did themselves any good
by throwing him out. He is either
mighty sincere or the best actor
in public life.
Then there is old man Lloyd
George. There is smart old hom-
bre. He is kinder the Borah of the
Island over there. I heard him
make the best speech I ever heard
in any Congressional Hall when we
were over there to the Dissarma-
ment Conference last year.
New we got England fixed, we
will take Mayor Walker. He has
kicked up Revolution of his own.
Everybody in New York was either
shooting at somebody or getting
shot, so he grabs a boat and goes
on a tour of Europe for his health
Last spring he was out here with
us in California while they was go
ing through his record back there
He is always on the Jump while the
boys are looking over the minutes
of the last meeting.
France give him the Legion OF
Honor, England the Knight of the
Garter, and Germany the Watch
on the Rhine. He has gone thru
Europe like Aimee thru a Revival
He has met people that the Re
publicans investigating him at home
couldent get in apple throwing dis
lance of. Last summer we SEN
twenty Mayors there to Offset tn,
good our soldiers had done. Nov
Jim has to go over to Offset tn,
mayors. If the Republicans ge
out enough indictments agains
him he will be met when he comes
home by Democratic New York Xix,
q channel swimmer. He can picl
his own job to run for. When b,
returned from California the towl
raised his salary fifteen thousand ,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
A COURAGEOUS ADDRESS

1t took more than the courage of the
average politician to stand before the nation
al convention of the American Legion and
talk to them straight from the shoulder on
the duty the former service men owed their
country as American citizens.
President Hoover did this very thing in
a straightforward talk at Detroit, Mich,
Monday dealing with the proposal to dip into
the national treasury deeper at this time by
demanding that the so per cent balance due
on the soldier bonus shall be made immed-
lately available
This address was not the talk of a poll
tician. AS matter of fact the President is
a rotten politician as he cannot lower him
self to the level and outlook of many alleged
statesmen who have always their ear to the
ground hoping to find something which may
appeal to the fancy of the voter IN his district
regardless of whether the best interests of
the country are served
AS purely political address MIR Hoover
was dismal failure As speech filled with
patriotic duty and common sense it was de-
cided success. Some of the highlights Of
the address were:
Recovery of the world rests and awaits in
no small degree upon country, the United
states or America.
Some individuals may have lost their nerve,
but the real American people digging them
selves out with industry and courage.
am directing the most drastic economy in
every non-vital branch of government, yet essen
tial services must be maintained. These obviously
include continued provision for disabled
veterans, and the continuation OF present
programs of work for the unemployed and aids
to agriculture.
Every additional expenditure placed upon
government in this emergency magnifes itself
out of all proportion into intolerable pressures,
whether it is by taxation by loans.
We can carry our present expenditures with
out jeopardy to national stability. We can carry
more without grave risks.
The first stone in the foundations of stability
and recovery both at home and in the world is
the stability of the government of the United
States. 1t is my purpose to maintain that stabil-
ity, and invite you to enlist in that fight
My mind goes back to the days of the war,
when you and served in our appointed tasks
When the peace came. you and knew that the
wounds of the world were unhealed, and that
&c further Emergencies stiI before
our country and the world, when seIfdeniai and
courageous service must be given.
This is an emergecy, and these are the times
---~r service to which must put full heart and
purpose to help, and not retard the return OF
tne happy days we know are ahead OF your
country and NINE
The very preamble of the American Lee
gion declares for the very things for which
President Hoover asked in his Detroit adj
dress. His reception, unpolitic as was his
speech, was received very cordially indicating
quite clearly that the American Legion APP
preciates its great power as well as it's great
responsibility.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
GEN. BUTLER TO RETIRE

Definite news of the retirement on Oct.
/ of Major General Smedley D. Butler, of the
Marine Corps has been published in the daily
press. 1t has been known for some time
that the stormy petrol of the devil dogs
would shortly leave the service for other ac-
Invites perhaps in the political arena.
Since his entry into the Marine Corps as
q second lieutenant in 1899, Smedley Darling
ton Butler has been colorful figure among
Uncle Sans fighting men. He has the dis
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
KappIin In Charge OF Aid To job

st. Paul o-incident with the
dispatch of a special message to
the 478 American Legion post COM
manders of Minnesota upon the
subject of unemployment relief
plans, Oscar Youngdahl of Mime
apolis, state commander, ANNOUNCE
es the appointment of A. B. Kapp-
lin of Duluth, outgoing depart
ment commander, to head it's &C
tivity as state Legion employment
chairman.
In making the announcement,
Commander Youngdahl pointed to
Mr.. Kapplin's long record of Leg
ion leadership in Duluth, the
Eighth district and as state COM
mander. 'T feel that Chairman
Kapplin Is ideally fitted to coor-
dinate the work Of finding jobs
for the unemployed and aiding
their dependents" Commander
Youngdahl said.
That his program viii follow in
general the plan already outlined
by the state commander, was the
statement made by Mr.. Kapplin.
I'VE win urge the speeding up Of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
State News Briefs
From, O1rExchanges

HANCOCK-S. J. Dahl, who lives about IL miles
east of Hancock, injured Monday evening about
six o'clock when the bank of sand pit in which he
was working caved and trapped him.
Mr. Dahl.~together with number of others, was
taking sand from the pit mile east of the Emil
Olson farm to spread it on the mile of new grade
south Of the Nels Benson corner. Mr. Dahl was alone
in the pit when the twelve-foot bank crushed in on
him leaving only his face protruding. The shovel
which he using was snapped in two by the force
Of the sand Mr.. Dahl suffered bruises sore ribs
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

Copy of Message which each
school patrol officer will receive
from the local legion commander,
when the Legion post in any Min
nesota community organizes a new
patrol, according to the Minneso-
ia Uniform School Patrol Plan per-
fected recently by the following or
CARNATIONS: Minnesota Safety
Council, The American Legion, Min
nesota Highway Department, State
Highway Patrol, Council of School
Executives Department of Educa-
ton League of Municipalities, Min
nesota Police Association.
Badge designed by State High
way Department Patrols to be or
ganized by Legion Posts.
To the School Patrol Officer:
This is your badge OF authority
and with authority goes RESPONSE
bility. While you have the honor
to wear this badge you are respon-
sible for the safety and welfare of
your schoolmates, whom you are
charged to protect against danger
and accidents.
It is your responsibility and duty
to instruct your fellow students in
all of the rules in regard to their
own protection against accidents,
not only when going to or from
school but during the hours they
are at leisure, at play or upon the
streets.
This badge has certain symbolic
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

farm located of Sank Centrei OF
SAT-, SEPT. 26
Sale Starts Promptly at 100 o'clock
FARM MACHINERY

Gang PlOw, John Deere, IA inch
Truck Wagon with hay rack
Mccormick Mower, foot
2 Set Work Harness
400 Bushel Potatoes, CObblers, and some
Early OhiOs
John Deere Corn Binder, new
Gas Engine and Pump Jack
Minnesota Grain Binder, 6 foot cut
Mccormick Mower, foot cut
Van Brunt, 16 Disc Drill
Deering Mower, foot cut
Corn CultivatOr Horse Wooden Harrow
Narrow Tire Wooden Wheel Wagon, complete
with box and rack
New Bob Sled Old Bob Sled
John Deere Sulky Pl0w
BrOOder House Top Buggy Hay Bucker
Spring Tooth Harrow Corn Planter
Mellette Cream Separator
Horse Evener Some Tame HAY
About 500 Bushel of Oats
Some Corn in shocks Set Work Harness
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
lOHEADCATTLE

White Cow, years old, fresh Dec. l
Red Cow, years old, fresh now
Black Cow, years old, coming fresh October
Red Cow, z years old, fresh in winter
3 Heifers 20 Spring Pigs
Holstein Cow, 6years old, fresh Oct.
Red Cow, years old, fresh in Oct.
Black Cow, years old, fresh in Nov.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

While singing in church choir
in Carbonate, ILL.,, Earl Roach was
arrested on a charge Of forgery.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
10 HEAD HORSES

Black Mare, weight 1900, IL years old
Black Mare, weight 1900, IL years old
Black Mare, weight 100, 8 years old
Gray Mare, weight 1900, 10 years old
2 Black Mares, and 8 years old, VT. 2700
Bay Mare, 10 years old, weight.l4OO
2 Yearling Colts Spring Colt
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

public works such as sewage,
pavements, sidewalks, waterworks
and other construction, both pub
lie and private, as suggested by
Commander Youngdahl." he said.
Each Minnesota post is asked
to sponsor a movement to provide
part time jobs for the unemploy-
ed For instance, if each employed
: Legionnaire would find one days
work per month for a unemployed
buddy, doing odd jobs, the result
would be gratifying.
Citizens are to be urged to make
repairs on their homes now in
stead of later. Each Legion post
which has not done so is urged to
Immediately appoint special en-
ployment officer whose sole duty
it shall be to coordinate the efforts
Of the community along this line.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

There does exist foolish timidity among leaders
and harmful boarding among citizens. But business
is improving the country is 100 per cent solvent,
with credit unlimited, and more than five billions
in gold accumulated. When the people want better
times and get ready to prove that they want them,
they can have them
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24

and leg.
It was fortunate that others were near, opines
the Hancock Record and it took four of his neigh
bors about ten minutes of hard shoveling to excate
him from the trap.