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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Petitions Congress to Oppose
Dole and Other Schemes
to Loot Treasury

The United States Junior Chamb-
err of Commerce will actively pc
tition Congress, individually and
collectively, to oppose the large
number of bills which will be
poured into the legislative hopper
asking large sums of public money
for the dole and other schemes
which are not essential to the
welfare of the nation.
At a meeting of the Sank Centre
Junior Chamber of Commerce held
last evening the following resolu-
ton was passed and copy of same
will be mailed to United States
Senators Shipstead and Schall and
the congressman from this district,
Whereas, The Sank Centre
Chamber of Commerce, of Sank
Centre, Mimi, an established or
ganization of the younger bust
ness men and executives of our
community, and one of the
ninety-two local member bod
les of the United States Junior
VI tSSoS
nizes and thoroughly cogniz-
ant of the abnormal economic
conditions extant today in the
United States and the world
at large, and
Whereas The Sank Centre
Chamber of Commerce believes
that the 72nd Congress of the
United States and you as one
Of the Representatives in that
Honorable Body will be pre-
scented with many pleas for
the introduction and passage
of bills calling for vast appro-
priations of money, and
Whereas, we further believe
that the future welfare of our
Country will be materially
helped by a procedure encom-
passing the policies of rigid
economy and wise spending,
Now therefore, we respectful
ly urge that you oppose any bill
or bills calling for appropria-
tions which are not essential to
the welfare of the United
States; any bill or bills which
will call upon the National gov
eminent to redeem for cash adj
justed compensation certificat-
es any bill or bills which may
be presented embodying dole,
and
That when any bill is intro
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Santa Claus
WillConetO.
Sank Centre
Has Notified American Legion
and Junior Chamber of
Commerce of Coming
DATE NOT SETTLED
Herald of Next Week Will
Garry Full Details of
Event for Riddles

The American Legion and Junior
Chamber of Commerce bodies OF
Sank Centre have invited Santa
Claus to visit and spend day in
this city within the next two weeks.
Word has been received that he
will be mighty glad to visit Main
Street and mingle with the chill
dren.
The date of his coming has been
left entirely in the hands of the
Legion and Junior Chamber COM
mittees. They were to meet last
evening and definitely set the date
which will be somewhere between
the 10th and Goth of the month.
Old st. Nick will be awfully glad
to have the youngsters write him
a letter in care of the Herald Of
flee. AS announced elsewhere let
tiers will be published in the issue
of Dec. II. If he knows what the
boys and girls would like for Christ
mas it will make it easier for him
to furnish exactly what each child
desires most.
Next weeks Herald will publish
complete details as to the visit, Civ
ing date and hour of his arrival
and departure.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Santa Claus Wants to
Hear From Children
Herald Will Receive Letters From
Riddles Up to and Including
December IA

With but three weeks left I'M
til Santa Claus makes his an
nual nocturnal ride on Christ
mas eve all over the world
from his home at the north
pole, kiddies of the Sank Gen.
tire community will have to get
busy with their letters to the
jolly old saint if they want to
be sure that they will find the
presents they want in their
stockings when they awaken
Christmas morning.
Santa Claus has again desig-
mated The Herald as his relay
ing station and boys and girls
who want to tell Santa what
they want for Christmas can
mail their letters in care of this
office and they will be relayed
to Santa Claus at his home at
1924 Iceberg Place, North Pole,
where he is now hard at work
with his little helpers finishing
the toys for Christmas.
So Riddles, get paper and pen
Gil and tell Santa just what you
want, and if you are too young
have mother or dad write that
letter for you. To reach Santa
the letters must reach this Of
flee by Dec. Ia to be published
in the Herald Dec. II.
You know if you want to be
sure that you will get what you
want most, you will have to
let Santa Claus know, for with
millions of children to remem-
Der this Christmas, can you
blame him if he can't keep all
the presents straight if you
don't remind him?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03

PassedAWay
Fri, Nov. q
Deceased Was Highly Re-
spected Resident of This
Community for Years
IlVALIDED TWO YEARS
Remains Taken to Old Home
in Iowa for Burial
Funeral Sunday

Fred e. Crippen, highly re-
spected resident of Sank Centre
and community for the past nine
years, passed away at the hospital
in Fergus Falls, Nov. q, 1881.
The health of the deceased broke
about five years ago when he re-
moved from the farm west of Sank
Centre to the city. For two years
prior to his death he had been a
confirmed invalid. He was taken to
Fergus Falls hospital six weeks
prior to his death.
Mr.. Crippen was born in Grundy
county, Iowa, July II, 1878. He
grew to manhood in Grundy and
Hardin counties. July 16, 1897, he
was united in marriage at Steam
boat Rock, Iowa, to Miss Margaret
Heard. Six children were born OF
this union; five Of whom, besides
the grief-stricken wife, survive.
They are: Harold r. Crippen,
Jackson, Mo-; Mrs. Carl Jaspers,
Sank Centre; Glen Crippen, FL
dora, Iowa; Mrs. Ted Zacharius,
Bradford, Iowa; Mercedes Grip
pen, at home. One daughter, Fern
Izetta, died in fancy.
The remains, accompanied by
Mrs. Crippen and Mercedes, were
shipped to Iowa Falls. The funeral
was held at Berlin, Iowa, Sunday
afternoon at 200 p. m, attended
by the entire family except the
eldest son, Harold, of Jackson,
Mo. and host of relatives and old
friends who had known the de-
ceased since a mere lad.
In the early summer Of 1922 Mr..
Crippen purchased the Ferd Borg
man farm 6h miles west of this
city on Highway No. %. In the
late fall of that year he removed
his family to Stearns county. He
resided on the farm until five
years ago when his health broke.
Fred Crippen was a quiet, unostS
entatious citizen; a kind and low
ing husband and father, a splendid
His genial disposition
caused him to look with a kindly
feeling toward his fellow-man.
While his death was not entirely
nevertheless his pass
ing grieved those who enjoyed his
acquaintance.
Mrs. Crippen and Mercedes &C
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jasp-
ers to Sank Centre, arriving Tues
day at 4:30 p. m.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Annual Parish
Supper a Success
Every Member Canvas for Coming
Year Guaranteed-Over Fifty
Members in Attendance

The annual parish supper and
every member canvas of the Good
Samaritan Episcopal Church was
held in the parish house Wednes-
day evening, at seven o'clock. Fifty
or more enthusiastic churchmen
sat down to splendid supper.
Following the repast the budget
for the coming year was presented
by Treasurer L. w. Whitson. Splen-
did talks were made by Messrs l..
w. Whitson, A. F. Strebel, DR.. r.
E. Cooper and r. E. Hansen.
Rev L e. Kempton made splen-
did plea for the continued support
of the church. Following the talks
pledges for the coming year were
made by the members and the
was a wonderful testimony
of the appreciation of the work per-
formed by the rector during the
past year. To fittingly close the
meeting all joined in singing the
Doxology.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Relief Committee
Seeks Information
Ask Cooperation and Suggestions
From Citizens for Worthwhile
Plan to Care for Needy

The relief committee of the Com
munity Club, will appreciate any
information that will enable it to
reach the needy of the City.
If you know of any such please
report to any member of the COM
mittee or to VIA. III. Parker, pres
ident of the club, stating what in
your opinion is most needed. We
are particularly anxious that the
children shall be warmly clad.
We believe there are many in
the city who would welcome some
relief, and we want to reach them
without offending.
We have set aside one room in
the Community Club building
where we will receive cast off
clothing for distribution.
Children's shoes and out grown
clothing will greatly help. These
will be received by Chief of Police
Jos. Miller or any member of the
committee or President Parker.
We have some funds which will
be used for repair of shoes and
clothing, ana Tor the purchase or
such as cannot be supplied by do
nation.
The regular poor now being taken
care Of by the City will continue
to be taken care of by the city. The
committee is supplying temporary
relief only.
The Herald has kindly offered to
advertise the wants of the commit
tee. Please watch the herald and
if you can supply anything asked
for it will be appreciated.
VIM. M. Parker,
President of the Club.
]. F. Cooper.
Harry F. Schmidt.
Robt. T. Schwalen.
Committee.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
CountrySClub in
Good Condition
President George Steiner Appoints
Standing Committees-Annual
Tournament a Fixture

President George Steiner, of the
Sank Centre Country Club has ap-
pointed the following standing
committees to handle the golf &C
tivities for the ensuing year:
Membership - H. S. Halverson,
Fred Unger, A. ]. Lies, Robt.
Schwalen.
Greens-D. B. Caunghren, G.. w.
Steiner, H. F. Henneman.
Tournament A. F. Strebel,
Frank O'Gara, r. E. Hansen, Percy
Hansen.
Trees-Geo. Berggreen, DR.. R. H.
Sweetman, Fred Unger, Dick
Schoenhoff, r. L. Scott, Oscar On
stad.
Roads-D. B. Caughren, DR.. w.
Johnson.
Publicity-A. M. Wallace, v. G.
Wedge.
Tennis - Donald Hanson, Carl
Fischer.
Entertainment-Dr. P. w. Han
son, r. E. Cooper, v. T. Conklin,
DR.. A. F Moynihan
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Junior Chamber of Com.
On Record for Econonzy

duced which calls for an ap-
preparation of money deemed
necessary for the well being Of
our Country, that you again use
your good offices to have that
appropriation reduced to the
minimum amount compatible
with the present economic con-
ditions.
The following is copy of the
resolution which will be sent tt
Congress by all Of the Junior Cham
bers of Commerce and Nationa
body:
Whereas, The United States
Junior Chamber of Commerce,
an established organization of
the younger business men and
executives in thirty states of
our country, recognize and is
thoroughly cognizant Of the
abnormal economic conditions
extant today in the United
States and the world at large,
and
WucTcdS, L uS OliICo SSdtCo
Junior Chamber of Commerce
believes that the 72nd Congress
of the United States and you as
one of the Representatives in
that Honorable Body will be
presented with many pleas for
the introduction and passage
Of bills calling for vast appro-
priations of money, and
Whereas, we further believe
that the future welfare of our
Country will be materially
helped by a procedure encom-
passing the policies of rigid
economy and wise spending.
Now Therefore, we respect
fully urge that you oppose any
bill or bills calling for appro-
priations which are not essen
tial to the welfare of the Unit
ed States; any bill or bills which
will call upon the national gov
eminent to redeem for cash,
adjusted compensation certifi-
Gates; any bill or bills which
may be presented embodying
a dole. and
That when any bill is intro
duced which calls for an ap-
preparation of money deemed
necessary for the well being of
our Country, that you again
use your good offices to have
that appropriation reduced to
the minimum amount compat- :
IDLE with the present economic
conditions.
The plans of the Junior Chamber
Of Commerce are right in line with
the economy program which Presi'
dent Herbert Hoover has beer
for many months.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Safety Meeting at
Alex Last Eve.
Mayor Sigurd Holme Heads Dele
cation of Sank Centre Men
Attending

Last evening Mayor Sigurd
Holme, Supt. OF Schools w. A.
Kohl, John Hansen, commander of
Robert Swift Post, American Le-
gion, Chief of Police Miller and
Louis Larson motored to Alexan,
dria where they attended a district
meeting of the Minnesota Safety
Council.
L. A. Rossman, editor Of the
Grand Rapids Herald and past
president of the Minnesota Editor
ial Association, delivered a splendid
address at the meeting. The gent
lemen has made a close and COM
prehensive study of all phases of
the question and his talk bristled
with information given in an I'M
usually interesting manner.
Mr.. Rossman arrived in this
city about 400 o'clock. He was &C.
companied by w. ]. Kay, general
manager of the Northland Bus Co.,
Minneapolis, and Messrs. w. A.
Holman and o. K. Pagan, Chicago
advertising men. Mr.. Rossman has
been a friend of the Herald editor
for many years and he brought his
delegation to this office for plea
SAINT visit. Mr.. Kay was born and
reared in this city, graduating
from the Sank Centre High school
many years ago. He entered the
employ ~of the Great Northern
when a young lad. When the divis'
ion point was moved from Melrose
to st. Cloud several years ago Mr..
Kay was transferred to Minnea1o-
lis. When the Great Northern took
over the Northland Bus lines Mr..
Kay was transferred and became
one of the department heads. He
has made good in this lob.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
BoardRetains
Lumber and
Cement Tax
Tariff, Commission to Recon-
mend Changes in Existing
Schedules to Congress
MAKE FOUR SURVEYS
Gold and Silver Money Stand
ards of European Countries
Complicate Situation

Washington, Dec. 2-The United
States tariff commission, with presi-
Dental approval, today left the
American duty on finished lumber
at 81 per 1000 feet, solely because
Great Britain suspended the gold
standard.
The difference in the costs of
production in this country and Can
ada, the chief competing country,
pointed to a so per cent reduction
in the rate, the full amount per-
missable under the law, but the
Canadian dollar declined over 10
per cent in value after Britain
went off the gold standard, and this
gave the Canadian industry a ma
terial advantage over the American.
The duty of 6 cents per 100
pounds on cement was left I'M
changed, due to the fact that the
American costs of production are
far in excess of those in Belgium,
the chief competing country. The
commission found that Belgian
mills produced at a cost of 16 cents
per 100 pounds, while American
mills on the Atlantic seaboard,
which met the Belgian competition,
produced at a cost of g cents.
Suspension Of the gold standard
figured in other decisions to leave
rates as they are, notably in the
case of boots and shoes manufac-
tured in Great Britain. The duty
against shoes manufactured in
Czechoslovakia was increased from
20 to 80 per cent, but instead of
a reduction in the rate against
British shoes, as appeared neces-
sary.
This batch of reports include
three of the most highly controver-
sial of tariff items-lumber, boots
tablewear and furniture in wood are
considered in the same group, too.
The reports are important from
another standpoint, too. They show
that the tariff commission already
has dealt adequately with a per-
picking problem incident to Eng
lands suspension of the gold stand
ard. Press dispatches a few days
ago spoke of the alleged need of
readjusing certain rates upward be-
cause of the depreciation of the
pound sterling and the departure
from the gold standard of other
European countries. 1t was said
at that time that President Hoover
had advised the tariff commission
to consider the rates affected
against a possible increase, but
these reports were erroneous, for
the tariff commission already had
advised President Hoover of its
action and the situation, and he had
indicated to it a decision to approve
it's findings by proclamation.
With the completion of these
cases, all approved by the Presi-
dent, the tariff commission has only
to present to the forthcoming con-
gress the reports on four surveys
ordered by the last congress. These
are petroleum, copper, vegetable
oils and cresote oil, the latter three
ordered by senate resolutions and
the first one by house resolution.
These will be published some time
this week, thus completing the COM
missions docket of all cases and
surveys. Many of the rate cases
were ordered by the senate, but sew
eral of the important ones were
brought by interested private con-
Germs.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Local BoWlers
Meet and Battle
Former Mayor Whitson Puts on
Demonstration Mighty
Casey" Goes Haywire

Monday evening at the Recrea-
ton Alleys the Stacy Fruit Conn
pany headed and captained by
former Mayor Lynn Whitson, met
a team representing the Waldorf
Cafe headed and captained by Art
Weisner.
For days the participants in this
battle of the Century" bowlickly
speaking, had been fed raw meat,
their muscles had been made fiex-
ible and the line of chatter they
were supposed to use was whetted
to cut their opponents in rapier-
like fashion.
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
LOST PURSE RETURNED

Last week T. L. Mccormick ad-
vertised in the columns of the Her
aid that he had lost a purse with
considerable amount of money.
This Wednesday afternoon the
purse and contents, about $4,000, was
returned. 1t was found by Henry
voller. This goes to prove that it
pays to advertise and that not all
folks in the world are crooks as
some people would have us believe.
Mr.. Mccormick was very glad to
get the money again, as it was
part of thefunds, which he had col
lected, belonging to the company.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Unpaid Real Tax
Can Be Revoked
1881 Minnesota Legislature Passed
Law Making It Easy to Re
claim Property

Back taxes, delinquent since 1925
may be paid without penalty under
the provisions of an act Of the 1891
state legislature. Section two Of
chapter 100, 1881 statutes, relates
to such taxes.
II taxes on a piece Of property
have been paid for 1925. but the
1925 and 1927 taxes are unpaid,
settlement can be effected by pay.
ing three-fifths Of the amount Of
the taxes and assessments for the
two years. II the 1927 taxes are
paid but 1928 and 1929 takers are
unpaid, the county treasurer Is
authorized to accept payment Of
taxes for the two years without
penalty.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
GOPHER PRAIRIE All CLUB

GOPHER PRAIRIE All CLUB
The Gopher Prairie Club will
have it's regular meeting on Wed
nesday evening, Dec. 9 at the Com
munity Club rooms. All boys and
girls who are planning to join
should decide now what project
they wish to take. Anyone inter-
ested is welcome to attend this
Eleanor Winter, Club Re-
p0rter
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03

! Here is a picture that will bring
memories of pre-war days. Form
er Crown Prince Wilhelm, of Ger
many, and his wife are shown head
ing the procession of German roy
atty during the commemoration of
the Tooth birthday of Kaiser Fried
rich III. Behind Wilhelm are his
two brothers, Eitel Friedrich and
Oskar. The brothers are wearing
uniforms they affected previous to
the establishment of a republic in
Germany.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
p. j. Hedin

P. j. Hedin, formerly resident
of Sank Centre, died at his home
in Minneapolis Friday, 4,ov. q, fol-
lowing the ravages Of pneumonia.
He had reached the age of &c years.
His wife and four children, two
sons and two daughters, are left to
mourn.
Funeral services were held Mon
day from the Lakewood Chapel,
Minneapolis.
Mr.. Hedin left this city about
twenty-five years ago. He was
born in Sweden and came to the
United States about 40 years ago.
He first settled in Montana, where
he resided for four years, when he
came to this city.
Deceased is a brother of Otto
and Louis Hedin, of Sank Centre.
Relatives from this city attended
the funeral, were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto Hedin, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Hedin, Leo and Webb Hedin, H. G..
Rydholm. For the past twenty
years deceased has been employed
at the Dayton Store Department.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Junior Glass Play
Thurs, Dec. 10th
Cyclone Sally" Vivid Comedy,
with Sparkling Story, Speedy
Action, Fine Cast

Cyclone Sally" a sparkling and
livid comedy will be presented to
the public Thursday, Dec. 10, by
the Junior Glass at the Junior High
Auditorium.
Jack Webster, owner of the Web
ster estate, visits the Thatchers
who take charge of the estate in
his absence. While on this visit he
discovers that Sally Graham has
rented piece of his land adjoining
his front lawn and is raising cab
bages on it.
Jack has learned that Sue Bas-
CONS father has died leaving her
fortune. Sue, Sally's half-sister,
is not in Cedar Point but in Chi
cago.
Jack who is low in finances
wishes to marry Sue for her money.
Sally masquerades as Sue and finds
herself in some embarrassing stu
ations. Vivian Vernon, the belle of
Cedar Point, falls hoplessly in love
with Jack.
Willie Clump, the worlds eighth
wonder, will keep the crowd in an
uproar with his absence of mind.
Effie Warden, a cute little neigh
Dor girl, acts as foolish as all
Sweet sixteen" girls do. Jim Jer-
kins has courted Jenny Thatcher
for twenty years and is at the
height Of his love making through
out the play.
Reggie Manners, a dude English
man, is very, adept at plucking
peaches, but the peach he would
like to pick is none other than
Ruth Thatcher, the school teacher.
The following have been chosen
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03

It pays to Advertise in the Sank
Centre Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03
Mrs. c.. Win
slow Died at
Fargo Sun
Rev. C. J. Morgan Conducted
Funeral at Willard M. E.
Church Tuesday
P. HEDIN PASSES AWAY
Former Resident of This City
Funeral Held Monday in
Minneapolis

Mrs. George P. Winslow passed
away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. r. c. Fields, Fargo, N. D., Nov.
20, after an illness of about six
weeks.
Lenora Joy was born Sept. 3,
1854, at Battle Creek, Mich. When
she was II years old she moved
with her parents to Edgar, Neb.
Oct. S, 1873, she was united in
marriage at Edgar to George P.
Winslow. Following their marriage
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow lived at
Oaks, Neb., until 1881 when they
moved to Willard, Mimi, where they
resided until the death of Mr.. Win
slow in 1912. Mrs. Winslow con-
tinued to reside at Willard until
1916 when she moved to Fargo.
Since that time she had divided her
time with her two daughters, Mrs.
r. C. Fields at Fargo, and Mrs.
VIM. Kee at Grand Forks, N. D.
Mrs. Winslow fell and broke her
right hip ten years ago and never
fully recovered from the injury.
The funeral was held from the
M. E. church at Willard Tuesday
afternoon conducted by Rev. c. j.
Morgan, pastor of the First Congre-
gational church of this city. Burial
was made beside her husband in
Lake Amelia cemetery near that
village. ,
One daughter, Mrs. Jessie Perk-
ms, passed away at Willard in
1919. Relatives attending the fun
eral were Mr.. and Mrs. Fields and
daughter, Marjorie, Fargo, N. D.,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kee, and daugh-
ter, Charlotte, Grand Forks, N. D.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean w. Perkins,
Minneapolis, o. Winslow and
daughter, Miss Ethel, of this city.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-12-03

Mrs. George P. Winslow passed
away at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. r. c. Fields, Fargo, N. D., Nov.
20, after an illness of about six