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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Nature Education

It is an extraordinary thing that
in this country, where undoubted-
ly more money is spent for educa-
ton than anywhere else, one great
weakness stands out permanently
the ignorance shown on every
hand of the common facts of nat
ural history.
Almost 80 per cent of American
youths graduate from. school or
college taking with them the fond
beliefs that the porcupine throws
it's quilts, that it sucks the baby's
breath, that every hawk is a "chick-
en- hawk, that the black bear is
a man eater and so on.
The college man is taught politi-
cal economy, but has to learn later
in life from the Izaak Walton
League or some institute of nat
ural history how intimately con-
nected with national economy is
the preservation of forests, waters,
birds and wild life.
It would be a waste of time in
this modern age of big business to
speak of the aesthetic side of the
subject, but it does seem a rather
peculiar thing that most of us go
through life side-by-side with thous-
ands of animals and birds, and at
the same time nine-tenths of us
could probably give less accurate
description of their habits and life
than we could of the harpies or the
phoenix or the chimera.
A "well-educated" person would
scorn a fellow-man who displayed
ignorance of the latter beast, but
more than likely quite unable to
distinguish between a weasel and a
ferret, or a junco and chickadee
himself.
The remedy of this faulty edu-
cation lies primarily in the hands
of parents. The father can, if he
will, easily train his children to
habits of reference in taking life
both by example and instruction.
Books by noted naturalists do
much to teach youngsters about
wild life and nature, but this
should be furthered by trips to the
fields and woodlands where wild
game and fish and birds are in evil
dence. Nature study is an impor-
tant phase of modern life and
should be encouraged in the pub
lie schools.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Birthday Party

Mrs. Nick Orth entertained her
sons and their families and friends
at a dinner Sunday given in honor
of Mr. Orth's birthday anniversary.
Mr.. Orth was IS years old that
day. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Lambert Orth and family, Mr..
and Mrs. p. Orth and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Orth and son, Jack
Orth and Miss Rose Orth and Geo.
FITZGERALD and Walter Jacobs.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Father and Son Banquet


One of the most pleasing events
of the year was held in the Metho-
dist Church parlors Friday even
ing, when the members Of that
church sponsored Father and
Son banquet.
At GAS the Dads and Sons were
seated about the four large tables
and the program was opened with
pep singing, which was led by
Louis Schaub Following this the
members of the Ladies Aid served
a delicious meal, covers being laid
for about one hundred.
DR.. H. F. Henneman was toast
master and in his jolly and hum
orous way introduced speakers and
kept the ball rolling in great shape,
as one might say. DR.. r. H. Sweet
man was first called upon and he
gave "reminiscences of his boy
hood days. H. w. Bishop, L. Hol-
land and G. A. Nash, Dist. Scout
Executive, of st. Cloud, gave in
tructing and interesting talks.
Homer Erickson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. e. Erickson, spoke for the
boys, and his talk was very good.
An orchestra, composed Of Rev
Butler, cornetist; Harland Piquette
cornetist; Dale Strong, violinist; II
RAIDER, Clarinetist; and Miss Thel-
ma Cummings, pianist; rendered
several very good selections. It was
the first public appearance of this
orchestra and the efforts Of its
members were heartily received
Louis Schaub gave several humor
Gus solos and the Herald Quartette
sang a cornfield medley.
Frank Bunker gave a humorous
reading and kept the large number
of boys and men in an uproar. His
impersonation was good and his
efforts were enjoyed by all.
Rev. Butler, pastor of the church
closed the program with snappy
talk. He thanked those in attend.
ance and those who took part in
the program. It was a splendid get.
together and well worth the eff.
for of those responsible for its
success.
Herald Want Ads are money
IT..
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
City News Items

Miss Emma Rasmussen visited
with friends in this city Saturday.
Miss Emma O'Gara, of Mime
apolis, was a guest in the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
O'Gara Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. J. A. johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Myhre and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Bosshardt were supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Mel
son Sunday.
G. G. Urness went to Alexandria
Wednesday to attend the wedding
of his sister Miss Viola to Floyd
Hynes. He acted as best man at
the service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Jeppeson, and
children, of Park Rapids, were
guests in the home of the lady's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Con-
key, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. e. Erickson and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Philo motored
to Burtrum Sunday afternoon for
a short visit with Professor and
Mrs. Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. o. Lea and
daughter motored to Brandon Sun
day and spent the day visiting with
the gentleman's sister, Mrs. J. M.
Johnson and family.
Mr.. George Scott, of st. Paul,
came up Friday and is spending
some time visiting in the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Dowswell. He
is an uncle of Mrs. Dowswell.
Mrs. Sarah Hansen received the
announcement Of the arrival of a
grandson, born on January 18th in
Minneapolis. The little fellow is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
Hansen.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Rogers, Miss
Amanda Hansen, Miss lone Noble
and Mrs. Gertrude Curly attended
the Twin City Style Revue held in
the Raddisson Hotel in Minneapo-
lis Monday evening.
The season of fishing through the
ice and in fish houses closed on
Feb. 1. According to reports most
of the fishermen had a very sue
cessful season, althoug the fishing
did not amount 20 much during
January.
Mrs. w. r. Holbrook, of Warren,
Mimi, daughter of Mrs. Sarah
Hansen, Sof this city, submitted to
an operation at the hospital in
Warren last week Tuesday. She is
recovering and was able to leave
the hospital the beginning of next
week.
Mrs. C.. G. Palmer went to vii
lard Monday and remained over
night visiting with friends. On
Tuesday she went to Glenwood to
attend the funeral Of William Blair.
an old friend Of the family. Mr..
Blair was killed Friday when he
was struck by a truck.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Dempster. of
Aurora, Illinois, announced the
birth Of an eight pound SON on
January 22nd at the st. Charles
Hospital in that city. A Caesarian
operation was performed. Mrs.
Dempster will be better remember
ed in this city as Miss Helen
Remm, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Kemm.
Good afternoon, folks. Just a lit
tie item about the weather. Some
one asked what is SO rare as q
day in June Wed say June day
in February, such as we had last
Sunday, Feb. 1. A large number of
golfers took advantage of the beau.
tiful spring weather and played
several rounds of golf, and in con-
trast many were enjoying fishing in
their fish houses on the ice. Yes it
was a wonderful day and we have
had many Of them this winter.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

to lift the quilt,
and r a s t u S
said, a s h e
moved toward
the door, I cant
stand and see
him die, I just
got to co. and
he did right out
the door and
across the cot
ton patch.
T h ey lifted
the kivvers and
there Law the 90
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. George Strauss was pleas
antly surprised Sunday evening
when a number of relatives gath
cred at her home on Birch street
to help her celebrate her birthday
anniversary. The evening was
spent in enjoying cards and a de-
licious lunch was served following
the play. There were about twelve
of the unlimited guests present and
all enjoyed a most pleasant evening.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

few weeks I
have seen more
than I h q " e
read. They say
that travel is an
education t o
you. Yes and its
a bother too.
But I must go
back a couple of
weeks in order
to get at some
of the old stuff
I saw,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

First place I saw some mighty
poor farms flying over Missouri
eastern Oklahoma, and Indiana, on
my way to Washington. Just lit
tie renter shacks, and it was snow.
ing and lots of EN- dident look like
they had any wood, much less
food. You see it's the country folks
that are suffering more than the
city ones, in this hard year.
Well got into Washington and
went of course Immediately up to
Opera Comiqu both ends of it
the Senate and the House.
Gillette, of Mass, was talking
against the Government going into
the food business just for our own
home talent.
Well Senator Caraway, of Arkan.
sas was prowling up and down, and
one of the boys of the Press stand
says, "Caraway is thinking up one
now to hit him with" and sure
enough he kept siding over toward
the Republican side. You know they
have line drawn there so you can
tell the Republicans from the DIM
ocrats, they have to have nova
days; there is no other way telling
Well Caraway said, "What about
that time when Salem, Mass, was
destroyed by flames, or was it
witches, and the government ap-
propriated money to help the dis
tressed, you Senator Gillette was in
the House of Representatives, did
you say then that it was a Dole,
did you say it was dad Precedent
to set, answer me?"
Well poor Gillette was in the
hole. Well he said that he dident
vote for the relief, or against it
either, he just answered Present
then Caraway bounced on him
again, Che was just playing with
him from paw to paw you just
voted Present did you, well that's
courageous Craftsmanship. Your
State was stricken, they needed
help, but their Congressman voted
neither to help, or not to help, he
just announced that he was there"
Tom Heflin in the last day of
his stay in there made one of mis-
plays while I was in the gallery.
They were going to go down to Ala
bama and investigate Toms cleo
ton. Well his opponent had sent
word that he welcomed the investi-
cation. But Tom said that was just
gallant gesture, that he dident
welcome the investigation and he
told this story to illustrate it.
Down in my old fine State of
Alabama at Hot Springs was Ras.
tus Lincoln, Niger. His white
neighbor had lost a shote, little
spotted one weighing about NINETY
pounds. Well the neighbor got the
sheriff and went looking for the
hog, and they went to Rastus'
house. He was sitting in front of
the fire place rocking cradle and
singing baby song, with the COW
ers in the cradle all tucked in both
head and foot till you couldent see
thing Of the baby. 'Rastus you
seen Jones hog?' oh no sir I amt
seen him, you can serch the place,
ainst see the shote TALL
They searched, but found moth
ing then they asked. whats in the
GRADER That's my baby gentle
mems, that's my little baby LET us
see the baby?' oh no, the baby
is sick and the doctor said if I
raised the kivvers on the baby
and the air hit him he would die.
You cant see the baby But they
went toward the cradle and started
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Modern Poachers Ride to Work I'm
Planes and Autos


The poacher, like his cousin, the
bootlegger, has gone modern.
Time was when the poacher was
a simple fellow who occasionally
bagged one Of the squire's rabbits
Ter his supper. But the modern
poacher or game hog is often so
prosperous that he rides to his
work in airplanes, automobiles or
high-powered speedboats which
help him in increase both the
amount Of his slaughter and the
difficulty Of catching him. accord
ing to officials Of the American
Came Protectice association.
Officials Of the game association
point out that the recent annual
report of Paul G. Redington, chief
OF the United States Bureau of BIZ
illogical Survey, declared that
strengthening Of the enforcement
arm of the law is vitality needed to
cope with this new type of poacher
or game hog.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Observation-Disclosures
Says {
VIII, ~
ROGERS
IIIIIIIIIIInIIIIIIIH Observation-Disclosures

Beverly Hills-Well all I know is
just what read in the papers, and
what see. Well here the last
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Sunday Dinner

SuNudy Dlnner
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Huber en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Ed O'Neil,
of Morris, and Miss Louise Peter
son, of Glenwood, at a six o'clock
dinner Sunday evening.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Tuesday Study Club

The members of the Tuesday
Study Club met on Wednesday eve
ming at the home of Miss Hattie
Hedin.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Even Doe Deer Does Not Tell
Age Like Buck

Why doe deer don't have antlers
may have been answered by an in
vestigation in Michigan to learn
the best method of ascertaining
what proportion of young, medium
and old bucks are taken by hunt
erS.
After a year of research and ex-
perimenting, v. H. Cahalane of the
Michigan Department of Conserva-
ton has reported the quickest way
to discover deer's age is through
a measurement of it's antlers.
The female of this species refuses
to reveal her age so publicly, not
having any antlers. But this fact
was said to be of no consequence
in Michigan, since all does ere pro-
tected from hunters and informa-
ton about their ages is not wanted
for the records.
"Just as in domestic stock" Mr.
Cahalane said in report received
by officials of the American Game
Protective Association, "the best
and surest indication of age in a
deer is the teeth. But a short
while after deer is taken in freez-
ing weather such as often prevails
during the hunting season, an ex-
animation of the teeth is impossi-
ble"
He found that on an average a
bucks age can be told instantly by
the diameter of the main horn half
an inch above the burr or button,
which is near the head, and referr-
ing to charts prepared after exper-
iments.
With antler measurements taken
on enough of the bucks shot each
year, the department can now de-
termine whether there is a short
age OF deer in any age class, seek
the cause Of this shortage and try
to remedy the condition.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05
Social Events

Two Tables of 500
Mrs. William Peglow entertained
few ladies at two tables of 500
last week Thursday afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

Herald Want Ads are money
getters. Try one next week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

Respectfully submitted, by
Marvin L. Marshall.
Tester So. Todd Co. Assn.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-02-05

Television which means seeing affair."" has its
real beginning, and in the usual way. Men made
tools Of bronze to kill each other easily than
with hints and the iron age came to supply better
killing tools. Now bronze and iron are useful apart
from killing. Television is used to fash stock quo
tatons, whole Of Them to any earthly distance
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BALLOU OPPOSES
SCHOOL LUNCHES
Holds Needy Can Best Be
Aided by Submitting Names
to Agencies.

Public school field officers. including
principals and supervisors have been
asked by Dr. Frank w. Ballou, superin-
teEdent of schools, to transmit to the
Washington Council of Social Agencies
the names of children whose families
apparently are in need of financial as
SiStance.
DR.. BaIlcu dispatched his request to
administrative officers throughout the
school system yesterday with the eX-
PLANTATION that family care, given
through the regular authorized agen-
cies,, can provide greater relief for
needy children than any public school
program of free lunches could afford.
Will Advise of Needy.
Declaring that several conferences
between school authorities and agents
for various social agencies had been
held this Fall, DR.. Ballou advised his
officers that 1t was the opinion of those
who attended these meetings that a
more constructive piece of work would
be done by the schools if a plan were
set up whereby cases of need in the
homes Of the pupils would be brought
to the attention of the organizations
which exist for the purpose of extend
ing such relief
I'm order to set up such an organi-
cation" DR.. Ballou wrote to his officers,
the superintendent requests that the
school officers transmit to the Wash
ington Council of Social Agencies, at
1418 I street, information concerning
those cases which in the opinion Of the
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are various agencies of specific religious
Affiliations engaged in relief work which
would be able to afford immediate aid
to persons of their own denominations.
DR.. Ballou made 1t plain that his
request does not signify the end OF
parent-teacher activities in providing
free milk and cracker lunches at the
schools. The new system seeks merely
to provide more substantial relief for
the needy children, he wrote. In con-
clusion, he warns that Officers will
understand that the schools must not
discontinue providing relief until the
appropriate agency has fully taken
over said relief: during the transition
period full cooperation and mutual I'M
Outstanding are necessary"
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DINNER MEETINGS
VOTED BY ALLIANCE
Organization for National
Representation to Invite
Speakers Regularly.

The Citizens Alliance of Washing
ton, an organization the sole purpose
OF which is to further the cause of
national representation for the District
of Columbia, held a dinner at the Uni
versity Club last night, the dinner TAX
ing the place of the monthly meeting.
It was voted to continue the dinner
meetings from month to month. as
members found last nights affair ex-
tremely enjoyable. 1t further was re-
solved to invite at least one prominent
advocate Of national representation to
attend each future meeting and to lead
the talk on the subject in which men,
bers of the alliance are most inter-
ested-the securing OF political equity
for Washingtonians.
The alliance also voted that its presi-
dent, George J. Adams. be instructed to
write a letter to the Cooley Cullough
Post, No %, of the American Legion.
congratulating that organization on its
recent declaration in favor of national
representation for the District Of
Columbia.
Mr.. Adams prepared and sent let
ter pointing out that 1.-The Alliance feels
that the right to vote for President and
for Vice President of the United States,
and the right to be represented in both
Houses of Congress is the most elemen-
tai privilege of American citizenship.
To be deprived of these rights is to
be deprived of the substance of citizen
ship. In the minds of all true Amer
leans there can be no substitute for
the electoral franchise and no excuse
for the withholding of it,"
The Alliance hopes" said the letter
he dorla ion Of tl,p C00lpV.
Mccullough Post of the American
Legion viii open the way for similar
declarations by every other American
Legion Post throughout the District of
Columbia. Surely the men who fought
for democracy in the Great War can
best appreciate the value Of its most
elemental principle"
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CHARGES DESERTION

BY a STAFF Correspondent OF The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md, November
20.-Accusing her husband of desertion
after 18 years of marriage, Mrs. Flossie
B. Padgett yesterday filed suit in Cir
cult Court for an absolute divorce from
James F.. Padgett, who is now living in
Washington.
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principal of the school need assistance
in the home. The Washington Council
of Social Agencies will undertake to set
up Immediately program for supply
ing assistance to meet the need. both
for the pupils and adults of the family.
Mrs. w. A. Roberts is the executive sec
rotary of the council. and feel sure
will be glad to confer with school Of
ficers and advise in regard to relief
measures"
Lunches 70 Continue.
DR. Ballou has asked that the name
and address of the family and the race
and religion be included in the informa-
ton sent the Council of Social Agencies.
The religion is an advisable item of
information. he explains. because there
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Skippy Suits, $1.95

Youngsters like "Skippy' suts-and mothers
like the fine quality and modest price! ALI
wool jersey shorts, with broadclOth blouse.
Neat color combinations. Sizes 70 ..
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Jolly Of Santa Claus is here
with his pack just chock.full of ex-
citing things for boys and girls!
Toys, games, dolls-and, of course,
coolies of lovely practical gifts!
Visit him in Toytown-Fourth
Floor.
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One-piece pajamas or sleepers with
feet. Well made, of excellent quality
Aannelette; dainty striped patterns. Sizes
J to 6.
TOTS WEAR-FOURTH FLOOR
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Fine broadcIoth shirts, tailored as
boys like them. ColIar-attached styles.
A splendid assortment of plain colors
and neat figures or stripes. Sizes 8 to
-; l25z to Az.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1931-09-24
COMMON SENSE NEEDED
(Olivia Times)


Frank Clague Congressman from the Seconl
Minnesota District, gives expression some persona
opinions that seem to contain sound sense, for which
he Redwood Falls gentleman is noted. He says:
"For me, intend to keep both my feet on the
ground when go back for the next session of
Congress I going to try and use some COM
mon sense and not be swept off my feet by any
wild ideas even if it costs me my election. We
going to more fool ideas than ever this
winter and hope can prevent any of them
from being adopted. The more see of gov
eminent business, the less 1.-The 1t. We have
made some costly ventures in that direction II
is time to call halt and not plunge into any
more experiments
People are being led to expect much in
the way Of help from the states. The govern
ment is being looked to for the accomplishment
of impossible things.
''The result has not been what was hoped at
ALL We would all be better off If the state and
federal governments had not made it so easy to
borrow money and spend it, money that is hard
than ever to repay now.
Private business is at a standstill in
lines because business do not know what is
going to happen next They do not know
night what the government may do and so they
dare not make
1--WE would be far better off if each industry
and each line of business permitted to work
out its difficulties without interference from the
government"