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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02
GERMS EAT POISON
IN HOUSEHOLD GAS
Illumination Is Made Safe,
German Savant Finds,
by Bacteria.
n .hs As.eerra prs.s

~ The Atsocfsstd Pfess
NEW YORK. November How BAG
terra can "eat" the poison In illHmInat-
ing gas and make IL safe for breathing
wfiI be described to the Third Interna-
tionai Bituminous Coal Conference. at
Pittsburgh, November 16
This process Of setting germs to work
b. explained IN an announcement about
the conference received from Dr. Thomas
g. Baker president Of the Carnegie In
stitute Of Technology, where the con-
ference win be held
Bacteria Eat Up Poison Gas.
The bacteria technique will be ex-
planned by Dr. Franz Fischer. director
Of the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute OF
Nfiiiheim -Ruhr, Germany. He states
that culture medium literally kind
OF feed, has been developed upon which
certain unusual bacteria thrive They
can live without air. and they like car
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-02

THE big games provoke fashions all their
colorfu, young and warm thank heaven! There's the
- mus<rat coat with raccoon collar. The swan<y new
suede jacket wool Dress The fur Jacket costume The
in football coors laden with fur. The turtle neck
and leather There's wool undes wool Scarfs wool
stunning evening clothes for the dance after the
game!
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
BIG MARKET FOR CORN OPENED UP

into the manufacture of refined
sugar for the past several years
is estimated at 5,650,000 bushels.
This has been converted into 130,-
100000 pounds of dextrose. Under
the new decision, corn products
officials declare, the demand for
refined corn sugar may be in
creased 400 per cent, and that the
next year may see the production
of 520,000,000 pounds. Accordingly,
as a means of relief to the farm
ers throughout the corn belt, Mr..
Hyde's action will be far-reaching
in its effects.
Enlarge Production Facilities.
Shortly after the announcement
of the removal of the restriction,
officials of the larger refneries
took steps toward planning the en-
largement of the productive facili-
ties. This entails new building
plans over a period of time. the
extension of equipment and addi-
tional employment, thus bringing
prosperity of a substantial charac-
ter to the districts in which the
refineries are located.
The governors of seven states in
the corn belt have already signi-
fed their cOmmendation of Secre-
tary Hyde's ruling in officially re-
moving the stigma which has been
placed on refined corn sugar and
thereby permitting corn farmers a
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Only Two Opinions as
to Portraits Identity

Vivian Forbes, one of the judges
at the recent Carnegie institute in
ternational exhibition of paintings,
was praising the exhibitions entries
to an art critic.
Zone cannot but be impressed" !"
said Mr.. Forbes, "by the healthy re-
turn to the old, classic standards in
painting. OF the extreme, modernis-
tic horrors there were very few sam
pies submitted. 1 mean pictures like
Jobson's portrait.
"JobSOn, you know, had his por-
trait painted by a young artist of
extreme modern tendencies who was
much in vogue five years ago. The
price JObson paid for it was big and
he therefore persuaded himself that
he was proud of it. When it came
home he showed it to the cook.
"'Well. Mary he said, how do
you like this portrait of me-?
Sure, SIR said the cook, it's
lovely. It's beautiful. It's divine
"'And, of course said Jobson, you
know who it is?'
"'Of course l do, Sir replied the
cook. of course, of course AS she
spoke she kept drawing nearer to
the picture, studying it more and
more closely. OF course, sir, it's you
or the missus.'
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
New York Amazed at Rev
Citations of Irregularities
on Part of Judges.

New York.-A small, quiet man
who likes to fish and play golf has
assumed command in New York's
latest investigation into charges of
judicial Irregularities and political
graft on a scale unknown since the
days of the Boss Tweed scandals.
He is Isidor ]. Kresel, fifty-two,
Austrian born and a former United
States assistant attorney general,
who has a record for digging up
evidence which various embar-
rassed individuals had hoped would
remain hidden.
A former law partner of William
Travers Jerome, Kresel has become
special counsel to Referee Samuel
Seabury in the investigation of
minor courts. particularly charges
of the purchase of judgeships, from
the Bronx to Battery Park.
Three Years of Inquiry.
For three years the headlines of
New York newspapers have shout
ed their story of political and judi
cial investigations in dozen ma
jor scandals. involving bribes
amounting to more than 100000
and defrauding of taxpayers to the
extent of from $5.000,000 to three
times that sum. Since the Queens
sewer case, which resulted in the
sentencing of Maurice e. Connolly,
president of the boroogh, to a years
Imprisonment on charges of graft
in the construction of sewers. the
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
SCANDALS RIVAL DAYS OF TWEED

Investigations have extended to a
shortage of county clerk fees, the
padding of the street cleaning de-
partment pay roll and now the
magistrates and other courts. AS
a result:
Five judges have resigned or
been removed. They are Albert H.
Vitale, who was removed from the
bench on charges of borrowing S2O,-
600 from the late Arnold ROthstein,
gambler and gangster, killed in the
Park Central hotel, and of discharg-
ing a burglar friend of Rothstein
arraigned on robbery charges.
Loan to Tammany Leader.
George f. Ewald, who resigned
after an investigation had revealed
his connection with a practically
worthless mine investment concern.
and also that his wife had given
$4,000 to Martin J. Healy, Tam
many hall leader, as a loan. w.
Bernard Vause. county judge, who
was found guilty of using the mails
to defraud and sentenced to six
years in Atlanta penitentiary.
Francis X. Mancuso, general ses-
sions judge, who was forced to re-
tire because of his connection with
the City Trust scandal, in which
Frank FL. Warder, state banking su.
perintendent, was convicted of re-
ceiving almost 100000 in bribes
Francis X. McQuade, who re.
signed as magistrate because, he
announced, of his connection with
the New York Giants Baseball club
at time when an investigation was
being made into his political activ.
tiles. County Judge George w
Martin virtually relieved himself
from further service pending out.
come of an investigation for evi
dence of mail fraud in three com
panies in which he was interested
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Forger Operates in Cell;
Suspend Prison Guards

Thomaston, Maine.-Three guards
in the state prison here have been
suspended as a result of the dis
covery that Joseph Maltais, noted
forger of New Hampshire, who is
doing a four-year term for forgery.
has been conducting a wholesale
forgery business while behind the
bars. MalFais flooded seaboard
cities with letters ordering goods
to be delivered to the prison. A
Philadelphia firm, Stearns &
Co., delivered some rugs and
chairs to an astounded fellow con-
vict of Maltais on one of Maltais'
clever orders The guards say they
have been innocent dupes. They
have relayed Maltais' letters along.
The police say that during his
career, INSIDE and outside" NAL
tais, has collected 100000 on forged
orders.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Much Wasted Time

A Belfast (Maine) citizen, owner
of fine clock, took it to the jewel
er's to be regulated. In due course
he called for it and the jeweler re-
marked as he handed it across the
counter, "As l have wound it, you
won't need to touch it for a week. "
'Won't need to wind it for a week?'
gasped the customer, "And why
not?" Its an eight-day clock. Didn't
you know it?" returned the jeweler.
know it," shouted the excited clock
owner. mo! I've had that clock for
over twenty-five years and wound
it every night of my life"
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
COFFINS FOR PARENTS IN ROOM OF PARALYzED SON

est son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ruffner.
For two years he has occupied the
same room where the death re-
minders are kept. He can neither
move nor speak; only stare at the
receptacles.
Tragedy has trailed the Ruffner
family for years. Another son of
the aged couple a number of years
ago shot and killed his uncle. He
served only a short time in prison
This was followed by another mem
ber of the Ruffner family shooting
and killing their son-in-law, Mark
Walker. This killing was commit
ted within 100 feet of the coffins
and the paralyzed fireman's room.
Later Noah Fox. a relative of
the Ruffners, was shot and killed
within 100 yards Of the coffin
ROOM" Fox was slain by his SON
in-law. George Riley, who was ac-
quilted of the crime in the Page
county court.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Lifting Restrictions on Use
of Dextrose Solves Sur
plus Crop Problem.

New YOrk.-That decidedly larg-
er quantities of refined corn sugar
will be produced and that many
more millions of bushels of corn
will consequently be used in 1881
than in any previous year in the
history of the refined corn sugar
trade is the prediction of experts
as a result of Secretary of Agri-
culture Hyde's recent ruling in
which he placed a new administra-
ton Interpretation on the federal
food definition which for % years
have restricted the uses of refined
corn sugar as an ingredient in the
preparation and packing of food
products.
OF the total annual corn crop of
approximately 2,750,000,000 BUSH
els. about 275,00O.000 bushels, repre-
senting 10 per cent, goes to the pri-
mary or leash" market Thus the
price of corn is based not on the
whole crop but on the small per-
centage that finds its way to imme-
diate cash channels.
Better Prices TOR corn.
Under Mr. Hyde's ruling, almost
Immediately this leash corn" will
be increased according to the most
conservative estimates by 20,0O0,0O0
bushels. 1t can readily be seen
that this increased demand for
corn by industry will result in bet
ter prices for leash corn" and will
be reflected in better prices for
corn for all purposes. 1t is also
further pointed out that with the
stigma officially removed from the
uses of refined corn sugar (dex-
trose) in the manufacture of con-
fectiOns, preserves, and the innu-
merable canned products, the de-
mand for industrial purposes may
grow to the extent that the United
States will no longer have a sur
plus corn crop. and the problems of
export will solve themselves.
The average number of bushels
of corn which have gone directly
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
SWEETEN ACID
STOMACH THIS
PLEASANT WAY

When there's distress two hours
after eating-heartburn, indigestion,
gas-suspect excess acid.
The best way to correct this is
with an alkali. Physicians prescribe
Phillips Milk of Magnesia.
A spoonful of Phillips Milk of
Magnesia in a glass of water neu-
traliZes many times it's volume in
excess acid; and does it at once. To
try it is to be through with crude
methods forever.
Be sure to get genuine Phillips
Milk of Magnesia. All drugstores
have the generous 25c and SOC
bottles. Full directions in package.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Helpless Virginia Man Has Gazed
Two Years on Grim Death
Reminders.

Luray, Va.-Two coffins await
ing their owners deaths, occupy
ing the same room where lies a
paralyzed former fireman on the
Norfolk & Western railroad, are
intensifying tragic events connect
ed with the family of ]. D. Ruffner.
a farmer of this county.
For a long time the coftins, made
for Mr.. and Mrs. Ruffner, have
been in their home. The farmer
and his wife are both more than
eighty years old. In order to avoid
confusion" at the time of his
death, Mr. Ruffner says, the coffins
were made A local undertaken
furnished them according to Mr..
Ruffner's specifications.
J. G. Ruffner, the paralyZed
former railroad man, is the young
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Man Pays 35-Year-Old
Meat Bill With Interest

Springfield. Mo. - The Mccoy
brothers are hailing one man as
the original honest man. They re-
count the story of how, 81 years
ago, a man entered their meat
market and ordered S445 worth
of meat on credit. He failed to
pay the bill. Just the other day
the same man walked in and asked
for a bill. Old ledgers were dug
out and a bill was given him. He
paid II with interest.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Ganders Replace Dogs
as Guards of Poultry

Alton, England.-The gander is
replacing the watchdog as the
guardian of poultry farms in this
vicinity. "Ganders are able to give
warning quicker than watchdogs,"
says l.. G. Richards, well-known
poultry breeder, land they have
been known to break a mans leg
with their wings"
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20

just assistance in times of tempo
rary depression. They are Gov
Henry S. Caulfield of Missouri,
Gov. Clyde NJ. Reed of Kansas, Gov.
Harry G. Leslie of Indiana, Gov.
Arthur ]. Weaver of Nebraska
Gov. Louis l.. Emmerson of Illinois,
Gov. John G. Richards of South
Carolina and Gov. John Hammill of
Iowa.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
School Boy Kills
Bandit With Stone

Seattle, Wash.-A stone
thrown by a schoolboy, Irving
Staab, seventeen, caused the
death of Dan Bunker, one of
two bandits who held up a
store here.
AS the men left the store,
Staab hurled the stone, hit
ting Bunker in the head. The
other man escaped.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
V;rginians Will Erect
Monument to CORVALLIS

Richmond, Va.-A memorial to
Lord CORVALLIS, commander of the
defeated British army, will be un-
veiled next year at the celebration
commemorating the one hundred
fiftieth anniversary of the Amer
ican victory at Yorktown.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20

There are things that money can't
buy, but maybe you have not the
skill to get them, at that.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20

DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes
weak women strong. No alcohol. Sold
by druggists in tablets or liquid.-Adv,
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
How Ii Began

Georgia. month ago Edith and l
agreed that we would point out each
others faults without reserve.
Bob-And what did you tell each
other?
George-Oh! We only got as far
as one remark each STRAY Stories.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20
Double Threat

The trouble with most singers is
that they can't sing and you can't
stop 'em.-Daily Oklahoman.
The Coolidge examiner., 1931-02-20

~ If you have any reason to suspect even 1
- touch OF flu, call your doctor at once
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26

The Missionary Society Of the
Presbyterian church held its regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. James
A.. Baikie Wednesday afternoon,
March 10, when a large number Of
members and guests were present to
hear the remarkably fine program.
Among those present were Mesdames
Robert Alexander, w. S. Southmayd,
Frank Bendix and Matson of Vesta.
The meeting was presided over by
the president, Mrs. ]. P. Linn. Mrs.
C. H. Whiting and Mrs. C. A. Fobes
reported that the Westminster Cir
Gle, the organization for the younger
girls had been reorganized with . be-
ginning membership Of twelve. Mrs.
HIN. Bell presented a suggestion for
the disposal of Christmas and other.
greeting cards, following the example
of Mr.. and Mrs. s. j. Race Of Min
neapolis, former residents of Red,
wood Falls, who each year send q
box of the brightly colored messages
to Tuskegee Institute at Tuskegee,
Alabama. Mrs. r. NJ. Campbell was
in charge of the devotional service.
She read the Bible story Of the Tai
ents and gave its practical applica-
ton to our own lives. This was fol-
lowed by prayer by Mrs. G. Kuenzli.
Mrs. Robert Alexander of Vesta, who
had made an excellent map of India
showing the missionary stations and
other points of interest, read an ex-
cellent paper on the recent develop
ments in the religious as well as the
political and social situations in that
country. Mrs. H. P. Sanders read ex-
tracts from Mary Roberts CooGdge's
book, "The Rainmakers," which told
of the life and customs of the In
dams in Southwestern United States.
She also showed baskets which had
been made by the Hopi Indians. The
music was in charge of Mrs. Fred
Pfeiffer who presented some of her
Sunday School children in a short
program. Bobby Appleton played a
piano solo, Edwin Roswell sang with
his mother as accompanist and Edna
Weeks sang a solo with Ruth Myers
at the piano. The meeting was clos
ed with prayer by the president. Re-
freshments were served during the
social hour by the hostess assisted
by the committee, Mesdames A. C.
Dolliff, and A. N. Falk and Miss
Esther Falk.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
COUNTY DECLAMATORY
Twenty-Four Pupils to Compete il
= Finals at. Redwood Falls

With "a students participating, the
final declamatory contest for rural
and semi-graded schools of Redwood
county will be held in the Lincoln
school auditorium, Redwood Falls,
Friday, March 81, at p. m.
All persons interested in the
schools of the county are cordially
urged to be present, said County
Superintendent C. D. CEpfelL There
will be no admission fee.
. Elimination contests have been held
in all districts. Winners of these con-
tests participated in semi-final events.
The county was mapped off into four
sections, for this contest.
First and second winners Of the A
sectional semi-final contests will COM
pete: in the finals at Redwood Falls.
Prizes will be awarded to students
placing at the top.
Semi-graded school contestants
number four, and the rural twenty.
There will be separate contests for
these two classes.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
ENTERS TON LITTER CONTEST

Charles Marsh, Jr., Delhi, Al club
enthusiast, has enrolled in the sow
and litter project, and also the ton
litter contest sponsored by the Uni
versity Agriculture division.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
MIDDLE CREEK WOMAN
HONORED FRIDAY

Mrs. Herman Becker of the Middle
Creek Evangelical church was honor
ed Friday evening when more than
sixty Of her relatives and friends
surprised her at her home. =
The first part of the evening was
spent socially. Familiar songs were
sung by number Of the guests after
which Rev. Schendel spoke briefly on
the fine influence that both Mr.: and
Mrs. Becker had been in the commun-
ity and in their church. Mr.. Schen-
del traced the life Of Mrs. Becker
from her early years up to the pre-
sent time bringing out the graver as
well as the humorous experiences,
and showed how she had always been
connected with the worth while things
in every place she had lived.
The event, was brought to q close
by the serving Of bountifu1 buffet
luncheon when congratulations and
good wishes were extended to Mrs.
Becker by her many friends.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
w. G.. T. u. AWARDS
PRIZES TO TWELVE
IN ESSAY CONTEST

First and second prizes were
awarded to pupils in six divisions of
the essay contest sponsored by the
W. c. T. U.
The state law provides that instruc-
tion must be given in morals and
effects of narcotic stimulants, and
this form of intruction is probably
the best medium, said Superintendent
Wichman.
AS a project through English in
struction 625 pupils of the public
schools participated in this contest.
There were three judges for each di-
vision. The placings are as follows
in their respective order:
Hip Irene Hagen and Doris
Streeter.
9-1O Edwina Foreman and Echo
Macs.
7-8 Inez Truesdell and Irene Neu7
schwander.
So Howard Melges and Florence
Johnson.
Gertrude Whittet and Phyllis
Macs.
8 Mary Jean Rogers and Violet
Hendrickson.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
HAJJCK'S GROCERY HAS
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY SALE

An anniversary sale will be held
April 1, 2, 3, and A by Hauck's Gro
Gerry store in celebration of their
fifth year in business. During this
time this store has built up a large
trade through its close attention to
public wants in the grocery line.
To show customers that their trade
has been appreciated, Hauck's Gro
Gerry will offer during anniversary
week standard products at greatly
reduced prices. Read their advertise
ment in this issue for further in
formation.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
CLIPFELL VISITS OIL
FIELDS IN OKLAHOMA

Oil development is going ahead at
a rapid pace in Oklahoma, said c. D.
Clipfell upon his return from tour
of inspection of refineries and oil
fields in that state. AS president of
the Midland Cooperative Oil associa-
ton, he, together with the board of
directors from neighboring states,
were particularly interested in COM
panies with which they do business.
Cooperatives from these states plan
to buy their products from the same
source.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
FEDERAL INSPECTION
TO BE HELD APRIL 20

Federal Inspection for Co. L 205th
Infantry will be held at the armory
on Monday night, April 20, accord
ing to Capt. w. H. Lamberton.
Major E. L. Pell, U. S. A. will inspect
the company. The local unit is fast
getting into shape for the inspection.
Extra drills are being. held in order
to make the best possible appearance.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the inspection.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
NOTICE OF BID

Bids will be received up to 200 p.
M, April z, for 8 inch fir planks by
the thousand feet in carload lots.
Prices in both plain and creosote, &C
cording to the specifications of the
Minnesota Highway Department. Bids
also for " carload of 2 inch oak
planks both plain and creosote, &C
cording to same specifications. Prices
F. o. B. Redwood Falls.-Ira R. Rog-
ers, Auditor of Redwood County.
37-2ts.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
STATE TO PAVE CENTER STRIP

The state will pave 20 feet Of
Bridge street, and the Municipality
Of Redwood Falls will payes8 feet on
either side, according to City Engin-
eer T. Anthony. Plans and specifi-
cations are under preparation for the
paving Of three blocks east from
Kolbet's Dairy.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Hanson of
Brownton were here Tuesday on bust
ness.
Herman Werder spent Sunday in
Minneapolis returning here Monday
evening.
Emil Howe of Wabasso came here
Saturday on business. He went from
here to Springfield accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Elsie Howe.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26

Mrs. Roy Edwards and her son Of
Wayzata are guests at the home Of
DIR. and Mrs. w. A. Brand.
The cast of the play "An a Mis-
take enjoyed an oyster supper and
card party at the Legion Hall Tues
day evening. >
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26

Miss Carrie Steinhaus of Scranton,
North Dakota spent several days last
week with Mrs. Vern Montgomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Ackman and
daughter Nathalie Of Pipestone were
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Ackmann.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26

Paul Doepke and family of Wanda
were Redwood Falls visitors Satur-
day.
w. L. Keller and James Hawkins
of Lamberton were Sunday guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Manning.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS
MORE NEW BOOKS

The following books purchased
from the Literary Guild have been
added to those available at the pub
lid library Bronson, "Paddlewings;"
Broster, "Gleam in the North" Sea-
brook, "Gao Of the Ivory Coast"
Whitney, "Pigeon City," and EIDE,
Savage Messiah"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-03-26
Expression of Gratitude

To the many friends, neighbors and
business men who so willingly assist
ed us during our distress after the re-
cent fire, we express our sincere ap-
probation and hearty thanks.-Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Fitting and children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-13
BLIND MAN TEACHES
 CLASS IN CHEMISTRY

New Haven, Conn (UP) - Howard A. Newton; blind, teaches physics and chemistry at New Ha- ven High school. His wife sits beside him in class,