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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28

hiring q man to keep the records
for a large group. While certainly
this is not an essential or perhaps
even the most economical method
Of keeping farm records, yet 1t
points out the fact that farmers
who have once obtained the bene-
fits of good farm records realize
their value.
The first step in keeping farm
record is obtaining a simple farm
account book which may be obtain
ed from the County Agent or from
the University Farm Extension
Service. The second step is to take
an inventory Of all farm property.
This inventory should either be
taken January LIST in order to have
the record begin and end with the
calendar year, or it may be taken
March LIST when the amount or
property is lowest and easiest to
record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Pleasant Valley

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Quinn gave a
party Friday evening. A large
crowd attended and dancing and
800" was enjoyed by almost all. A
lunch was served at twelve o'clock.
Harold Scanlon assisted James
Christie Tuesday.
Albin Eckberg ground feed in
this neighborhood Saturday.
VIM. Frederick made a business
trip to st. Cloud Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Dickson
and family and Mr. and Mrs. Steve
A. Christie drove to near Round
Prairie Sunday and spent the af-
ternoon at the Geo. E. Oldham
home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Union Heads to
Vote On Cut
Rail Chairmen Take Secret Bal
lot on Wage Proposal of
Employees

Chicago, Jan. 25-Labor took a
secret vote today upon the propos-
al of the railways to trim wages by
10 per cent.
In secret meetings, the so general
chairmen of brotherhoods and un-
ions read the latest procurement
OF the railroad presidents on the
wage and unemployment issues.
Some Of the smaller labor organ
izations already had delegated
plenipotentiary authority to their
representatives on the committee
of II. The opinion of others, not
ably the big Four" was being
weighed in group meetings.
The view prevailed about the
headquarters of the joint confer
ence that the latest dictum of the
railway executives conceded little
more than previous statements, but
was drafted-as Chairman Daniel
Willard, Of the presidents commit
tee said-"to meet more nearly the
view of labor"
The presidents were in conference
but there was no joint meeting
scheduled.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Receipts Of State
won Slumping Badly
State Treasurer julius Schmahl
Reports Obligations Reach
Nearly 100 Million

st. Paul Jan. rs With a warn
ing issued by State Treasurer Jul
Illus A. Schmahl that obligations of
the state total 500, 503, 457, the state
investment board today informed
officials of the state rural credit
bureau it has almost reached the
limit in governmental financing OF
that department.
OF 100000 requested by the
bureau, the investment board in
formed c. F. Gaarenstrom, chair
man of the bureau, that 100000
would be the maximum the state
could use Of its permanent trust
fund to take up bonds of the bur-
eau, if such action was approved.
Following a discussion of more
than an hour board members ap-
proved acquisition of $250,000 of the
original 100000 in bonds which
the bureau requested the state to
purchase. -.
In addition the investment
board granted loan of $4,000 to
the bureau to be used to take care
of interest and renew for a year
$25O,O in certificates of indebted
ness, now held by the state, which
fall due February 10.
The bureau has $250,000 left Of
its $3,OOO,OO0 received from sale
of bonds acquired by the invest
ment board a year ago, Gaaren-
strom said, and $150,000 In its
maintenance fund, which probably
will last until March 1. The bur-
eau has IT'S loans approved total
ing $4,000, which have not been
extended, as of January 1, Gaar-
enstrom said.
In addition to the outstanding
obligations of 500 sos, 457 Treasurer
Schmahl informed the board that
estimated expenditures for 1882,
not including general maintenance
Of the state units, will exceed esti-
mated receipts by $385,000. Esti-
mated receipts for this year will
total $7,45O,000 while estimated ex-
penditures will be $7,835, 900, he
said. This is due to a falling off in
royalty and occupational taxes and
state.
The board delayed an extension
of the $250,000 to the bureau until
March 1, upon the advice of Fred
B. Snyder, president of the board
of regent of the University Of Min
nesota, a member Of the state
board.
81 think it would be wise to de-
lay this matter until possibly
March l." Mr.. Snyder told the
other members. 81 believe that
things will loosen UP within 80
days. We will not say whether we
will grant the bureau $1,000, 900,
two million or three million dol
lars at this time"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
HOW ONE MAN
LOST q POUNDS

Mr.. Herman Runkis, of Detroit,
writes: "a few lines of thanks from
a rheumatism sufferer-my first
bottle of Kruschen Salts took all
the aches and swellings out of my
joints-with my first bottle I went
on a diet and lost % pounds and
now I feel like a new man."
To lose fat SAFELY and quickly
take one-half teaspoonful of Krus-
chen Salts in glass Of hot water
in the morning before breakfast.
For your health's sake ask for
and get Kruschen-the cost for a
bottle that lasts weeks is but a
trifle at any drug store in the
world and If after the first bottle
you are not joyfully satisfied with
results-money back. o. w. Dows-
well and all good druggists will be
glad to supply you.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Supply Bill for Interior
Stats Sharply Pruned
Is Millions Sliced From Annual
Amount in Move to Effect
Economies .@

Washington, Jan. pa sharp
ly. trimmed interior department
supply bill was reported today to
the house sbyb the appropriations
committee.
Carrying out Chairman Byrans'
policy of pruning government re-
concentrations where possible, the
committee slashed $6,273, 900 off the
budget estimates and allowed the
department $50,431,O0 for its num-
erous, activities in the coming fiscal
year, This is 1891 900 below the
appropriations for the current year.
The permanent and idefinite ap-
propriations, made automatically
by previous enactments, total $13,-
921 900 compared with $15, 1857, 600
for this year.
In this bill, the agricultural de-
partment measure still under con-
sideration in the house, and the
first deficiency bill, now in confer
ence, the appropriations commit
tee has shaved total Of $31 1000
from the budget estimates. In
none has it deviated from its pol
icy Of not increasing a single ap-
preparation above a budget esti-
mate or adding a single new item.
In addition, the bill carries pro-
visions preventing the filling OF
any vacancies in the department
except by the order Of President
Hoover and disallowing any in
creases in salaries. It does not
seek to reduce any salaries, how
ever.
For the first time in many years
the allotment for the bureau of
Indian affairs was reduced below
the previous year. A total Of $21,-
$4,000 was allowed. exclusive OF
tribal funds, a decrease Of $685.
600 below the current year. "
+ The reclamation service was al
lowed 81 ,089, 900, of which $8,0OO,0OO
is for continuation Of construction
of Boulder canyon dam. This is
$40 1881, 900 below approximations for
this year and $3,279,O00 less than
the budget. The committee cut 81
100000 off the $10,000,000 asked for
Boulder canyon dam.
The national park service was
given $8,140,0O0, which is $1,377, 1000
less than the current outlay and
81 ,136, 900 below the budget. Sub
stantial reductions were made In
appropriations for virtually all the
S2VS L. esaH s-SFsdInhkseee
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Kandota

Mike Ahrnes sawed wood for
Fred Sorenson Wednesday.
Rev. D. A. Erickson called on
Ole Troness Wednesday.
Mrs. G.. Edman spent some days
last week with Mrs. Sam Erickson.
Mrs. Olaf Sorenson and daughter
Goelina are taking Gladys place
while she is laying at her home in
Little Sank.
Ida Troness spent a few days
with her sister, Mrs. E. Jacobson.
Miss Clara Johnson called on
Goelina Sorenson Thursday.
Miss Goelina Sorenson called on
Miss Carrie Sorenson Thursday af-
ternoon.
$, Mr. and Mrs. Ed jacobson and
son, Donavan, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
o. Troness and family Friday eve
ming.
Joseph Ecklund spent few days
with his sister, Mrs. e. Severian
last week.
Mrs. A. Jacobson spent a week
with Mrs. Ed Jacobson.
Gilbert Sorenson called on Fred
Sorenson Saturday.
Willis Sorenson visited Arthur
Troness Saturday.
Abin Eckberg called on Fred
Sorenson Saturday afternoon.
Rubin Eckberg and Sigurd
Troness spent Wednesday even
ing at the Ole Troness home.
Mrs. s. Jardine left for WASH
ington this week.
Werner Samuelson spent Satur-
day afternoon with Arthur Iron
ess.
Willis Sorenson stayed with his
mother and sister Saturday and
Sunday.
Miss Gladys Sorenson visited
Goelina Sorenson Friday evening.
Marvin Marshall called on Fred
Sorenson Saturday forenoon.
Miss Carrie Sorenson and Miss
Goelina Sorenson visited School
district 135 Thursday afternoon.
Miss Ida Troness visited Mrs.
Philip Bailey Sunday.
Philip Bailey hauled a load of
hogs to South st. Paul Friday.
I William Troness spent Sunday
afternoon with his folks.
William Troness called on Fred
Sorenson Sunday.
August Emblem has been cut
ting wood for Joseph Eckberg the
past week.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Social Events
An ENJOYABLE Function

The Sank Centre Degree of Hon
or held one of the most interesting
and enjoyable meetings of the
year Monday evening, Jan. Is, at
the Community Club rooms. Past
Grand President Mrs. Hattie
Roach, was present. -
After a short business session
the meeting was opened to friends
and families of the lodge members.
Mrs. Roach, with the assistance
of Mrs. p. r. Davis, past president,
and Mrs. Charles Vail, as grand.
usher, installed the officers of
Sank Centre Lodge No. 20. -.
Following the installation the
program committee, with Mrs.
Charles Vail as chairman, took
charge of the meeting. The pro-
gram opened by the singing Of a
couple of songs by the Methodist
Male Quartet, Louis Schaub, Floyd
Clark, John and Douglas Opheim;
Miss Ruby Guishard gave a much
appreciated reading and responded
to an encore. Joe DeBeer sang
two numbers very cleverly.
Mrs. Roach then took charge Of
the most important ceremony of
the evening. On behalf of the
Grand Lodge she presented service
pins to all members of the Sank
Centre Lodge who have been MEM
bers of the organization Is years
or more. The local lodge, being
among the oldest in the state, had
Is so honored. Only three Of the
members were able to attend on
account of illness or residing at
a distance from this city. Mrs.
Mary Dean was the first to receive
her Service Pin, having the dis
tinction of being member SO
years. The following five members
were the founders of the organiza-
ton: Mrs. Alice Newell, Ferndale,
Wash; John Ringsmith, Green
Bay, Wis; Mrs: Nellie E. Parker,
Sutherland, Ore; George Cummins,
Minneapolis; John Nelson, Port
land, Ore. Although they have left
this city they have always retained
their membership in Sank Centre.
The others receiving Service Pins
were: Mrs. Susanah Platten, Dixon,
III; Mrs Mcry Cummings, Mime
apolis; Mrs. Emma Carr, Rhames,
N. D.; Mrs. Nancy Sutton, st. Paul;
Mrs. Alice Compton, Seattle, Wash;
Mrs. Minnie Allen, Mrs. Lionna
Davis, Mrs. Mary Brophy, and Mrs.
Helen Rasmussen, of Sank Centre.
The male quartet and Mr.. De-
Beer each sang additional num-
beers, community singing following
a sumptuous lunch rounded out a
well filed evening.-Communicat-
ed
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Woman's Auxiliary and Child
Welfare

The WOman's Auxiliary of the
American Legion are taking an ac-
tive interest in Child Welfare work
Of the state. They are opposed to
the reduction of taxes to the ex-
tent that this splendid movement
should be curtailed. Mrs. Mary B.
Morse, chairman Of the Depart
ment Child Welfare Committee re-
Gently asked DR.. Helen Hughes
Hilcher, Mankato, first president Of
this great work of which she has
made an exhaustive study. DR..
Hilcher said in reply:
There was time that address
ed myself very frequently to the
Minnesota units, and always, as I
remember, there was most willing
response. You are more than dou-
BILE the number Of those, and such
is my confidence in the Auxiliary
that expect more than double the
response.
At that time was working In a
great cause-that Of the sick and
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
One Grading Job to
Cut Off IL Miles
Six Grade Crossings and IS Sharp
Turns to Be Removed In Eight :
Highway Projects

Distance reductions totaling IL
miles, with elimination of six rail-
road grade crossings and IS sharp
turns, will be effected by eight
trunk highway grading projects on
which bids will be taken Feb. 16,
according to announcement by
Commissioner c. M. Babcock, Bids
will be taken now so that work
can start as soon as weather per-
mits in the spring.
The greatest mileage cut Is on T.
III. No. 4, u. s. Ill., where two pro-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
What Causes Most Hunting Acct
dents, Game Wardens Ask?

Has the type of gun used any
thing to do with the number of
hunting accidents, or is careless
ness the chief factor in all cases?
In reports issued almost stimuli
taneously, game officials Of Penn
sylvania and New Jersey have dis
agreed on the question Of whether
highpowered rifles are more dan
gerous than shot guns in hunting
deer, a bulletin of the American
Game Association states.
New Jersey, the only state which
has outlawed the riflei n deer
shooting. gave this law most Of the
credit for keeping its accident toll
during the recent deer season down
to one death and four casualties.
Pennsylvania, where the rifle is
the legal weapon for taking big
game, blamed its 80 fatal and SO
non-fatal accidents during the deer
season on carelessness. Officials
defended the rifle as being not only
the best big game weapon from the
animals viewpoint, since fewer
wounded deer escape to die slowly,
but equally as safe.
Officials pointed out that New
Jerseys season lasted only four
days, and its total legal kill of
1,702 deer was Sc times smaller
than the legal kill in Pennsylvan-
la. The number of hunters was
said to be proportionately smaller.
After a survey of this seasons
accident toll and that of other
years, Charles G. Stone, executive
secretary of the Pennsylvania
Game Commission, announced his
conclusion that it is not the type OF
firearm so much as the careless
handling of them which caused ac-
cidents. He said that according to
figures the longer shooting range
of rifle has not been responsible
for any casualty. The majority OF
injuries have been self-infiicted or
inflicted upon companions, as re-
suit of carelessness.
While the complete record OF all
hunting accidents in Pennsylvania
has not been tabulated, Mr.. Stone
said that usually small game hunt
ing, with shotguns, accounts for
six times as many accidents as big
game hunting in that state. Shoot
ing a person in mistake for game
is punishable there by fine and sus-
pension of license.
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visited at e. H. Pfeninger's Tues
day afternoon.
A series Of whist parties are be-
ing held in the hall here. The first
was given Wednesday, Jan. Goth.
whist was played at 16 tables.
Fred Cooper won the head prize
and Bert Frederick the consola-
ton prize. The second party was
given Tuesday, Jan 26. Mr.. Heens,
VIM. Bodeker, Mrs. Will Riley
and Mrs. L. Brauninger tied for
head prize. Cards were cut and
Mrs. Brauninger was the lucky
one. Mr.. Norberg won the BOBBY
prize.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Breath of Glacier Felt As
Plants Come to Light
Botanists at University of Mime
sofa Identity Pre- Glacial Speci-
mems From Well

Minneapolis, Jan. rs Spruce
cones, grass nodes, seeds of land
and water plants and small tree
trunks that have lain 80 feet I'M
foreground for probaly 100000 years
have been identified and catalogu-
ed following their recovery from a
well in southeastern Kittson Coun-
ty, Minnesota. The work has been
done by Professors c. o. Rosen-
dahl and Frederick c. Cutters of
the University of Minnesota's de-
partment of botany.
Most interesting among the re-
mains is a spruce :, trunk hardly
more than an inch II in diameter
which is estimated to- have been
100 years old when ?, the glacier
struck. It began it's growth when
the last glacier to overwhelm Min
nesota was advancing from the
north. How the ice came closer
and closer, making the warm per-
iods of summer shorter and short
er, can be read in the growth rings
of this spruce. The center rings,
representing its early growth cells
in thickness. Later, when the ice
was very near indeed only a hair
line width of growth is visible in
the sections which the botanists
cut off with an old safety razor
blade and viewed through micro
scope.
The botanists believe that the
trees and plants were growing in
the bottom of a ravine and that the
glacier, on reaching the edge of the
hill above them, poured down mill
lions of tons of soil, rocks and
ice that buried them completely.
Later, when the melting glacier
water. ran down the hill in great
streams, other tons of sand were
washed on top of the collection.
The fact that the debris tapped by
the well lay below the level of the
water table in the earth and kept
away from the plants and prevent
ed them from being decomposed
by oxygen.
Perhaps the most difficult task
imposed on Drs. Rosendahl and
| ny lACH AAi0 Woo SAAeAs -
trying to identify the seeds and
other specimens. Using all their
knowledge of plants and seeds, and
endeavoring to figure out what this
seed or that should belong to. have
been methods that enabled them to
make sure of a number of identi-
fications. Others remains to be
determined. Some help has been
given them in this process by the
fact that plant life just before and
Just after the most recent glacia-
ton was about the same as 1t is
now. Science estimates that the
last glacier receded $4,000 years
ago and probably advanced through
Minnesota on its way south some
thing like 100000 years ago. Be
cause the plants in question grew
when the glacier advanced, their
age is conservatively given as 100.-
900 years.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
NEW INCUBATOR HERE

The new, large $4,000 egg ca
pacity electric incubator has been
received by the Messrs. w. p.
Arndt and ]. p. Heraly. 1t is now
being installed in the Main Hatch
cry, on Third Street, and will soon
be ready for operation. A full de-
scription Of same and the new
building will be advertised in next
weke's Herald.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Westport

Mrs. Chas. Walthers, Frank and
Mabel, drove to Starbuck Thurs
day of last week to visit Edward
who is in the hospital.
Leo Lardy was a Westport call
er Monday afternoon. -... .
Mike WEIGH returned from
oGlenwood Friday where he had
been visiting his brother, Ed and
family .-'-
Mrs. ]. w. Stalker visited Mrs:
Simpson Monday.
= Mrs. Effie Bently spent Monday
at the, F. c. Gaffaney home.
Herbert Schmitt, of Paynesville,
attended the creamery meeting
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cooper and
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Marthaler spent
Friday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
John Walthers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hermanson enter
tanned relatives from st. Cloud
Sunday. ,u
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Unger were
Willard visitors Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Riley were
supper guests and spent Sunday
evening at the E. H. Pfeninger
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Gaffaney
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Flannery
motored to Minneapolis Monday
morning and returned that even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Bunker
were dinner guests at the J. w.
Frederick home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Klive,
Betty Marie, and Mr.. Judkins and
daughter, Alice, were Westport
callers Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Unger called
at the e. II. Pfenninger home
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Bodeker en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Less Jud-
kins Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hamilton and
Leatrice, and Mrs. M. e. Hines
and daughter, Emma, visited at
John Hines Saturday evening.
Frank and Mable Walthers
spent Sunday afternoon at the
Mickey home.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Pickett attend
ed the golden wedding held at the
Willard hall Monday night.
VIM. Bodeker, Jr., and Ruby
attended Epworth League in Vii.
lard Sunday night.
The Westport Creamery held
their annual meeting at the M. w
A. Hall Tuesday. The officers for
the coming year are: p. J. Norris
President; Ralph Walthers, Sec
rotary and Treasurer; ]. L. Gray
Fred Cooper and Less Judkins
directors. Lunch was served al
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Beecher and
Lauraine, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Sell and sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
Beidleman and family, and Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Hamilton and Lea.
trice, spent Sunday evening al
Homer Hamilton's.
B. F. Dubois, Chas. Cooper and
G. D. Cass attended the creamery
meeting here Tuesday.
Howard Stuart and P. ]. Elan
merry went to Minneapolis Wed
nesday to attend the auto show.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Pfeningel
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
RovaI Neighhors Install

The Royal Neighbors gathered
~ the home of Mrs. Will Steege
Tuesday afternoon for business
session. The new Officers were
Installed at this time and reports
Of the years business and activi-
ties were read. The order entoyed
a very successful year. Following
the ceremonies the ladies enjoyed
a splendid social afternoon A
delicious lunch was served.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Series of Luncheons

Mrs. Donald Hanson has been
hostess at series of 1870 lunch
cons during this week. One was
given on Saturday, one Monday
and one today, Thursday. Five
tables were served at each lunch
con and Bridge was played dur
ing the afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Auxiliary Party

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold benefit card party at the
Community Club rooms Monday
evening, Feb. LIST. Each member is
held responsible for one table Of
cards. This party was TO have
been held on this Thursday eve
ming.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Circle Four Entertained

Mrs. George Berggreen and Miss
Ethel Winslow entertained the
members of Circle Four of the
Women's Federation of the Con-
gregational Church at a one
o'clock luncheon at the latter's
home on "Wednesday afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Degree of Honor

The officers of the Degree of
Honor will have a meeting Mon
day, Feb. LIST, at 2:30 p. M. at the
Community Club rooms. It is re-
quested that all officers attend as
plans for the year are to be made.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Innior Degree of Honor

The Degree of Honor Juvenile
-Club held their meeting at the
Community Club rooms Monday at
.ternoon. Nancy Wedge, presided.
The ritualistic work was exempli-
fed. Mrs. Nancy Roach, grand
mast president, was present and
gave an inspiring talk to the chill
,dren.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Entertained Old Friends

Mrs. Jos. Winkler entertained a
few old time friends in honor of
her mother, Mrs. Ed. Czeczok
Tuesday afternoon. The time was
spent in playing 500 and Mrs.
Jake Sieben received the high
score. Refreshments were served
at the close of the afternoon.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-01-28
Friendship Society

Mrs. c. w. Rotert will entertain
the Friendship Society Of the Con-
gregational Church at her home
Friday afternoon. She will be as
sisted as hostess by the Mesdames
G. H. Vandesteeg and McCullom.