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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

EUR fashions are holding the cen
L ter of the stage. The program
they are presenting is not only spec
tacular, but it is interesting be-
cause 1t makes use Of novel peltry
in novel ways. The fact that de-
signers are showing so venturesome
a spirit to do and to dare makes
fur artistry almost breathtaking
this season in its exploitation of
the unusual.
This flair for clever fur ar
rangement is evidenced in the mod
els pictured. The very cookbook
ing costume to the left emphasizes
the entry of panther skin in the list
of fashionable new furs. The
younger set adore this flattering
fur. The rich green of the cloth
which fashions this coat con-
trasts the tawny tones in the fur
most effectively.
In trimming the black wool coat
shown to the right in the picture
the designer does that which is be-
ing repeatedly done this season
works two kinds of fur together. In
this instance black astrakhan and
snowy ermine make a striking COM
bination, thus accenting the black
and-white theme which is as popu-
lar as 1t ever was, and perhaps
even more so. The casual grace of
the ermine scarf-end intrigues the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

out Of their more than six billion
dollars profits" Commander Lob
mann stated.
Continuing, Mr.. Lohmann de-
clared that if the scheme of the
National Economy League should
succeed, Minnesota would immed-
lately have several thousand dis
abled veterans thrown upon the
mercy of the local communities;
and as many of these men would
have no means of support, they
would become objects Of charity If
their federal aid were withdrawn.
Therefore" the state command
er pointed out, "tradesmen in Min
nesota communities would lose that
income now coming to them for
groceries, clothing, etc, and in the
meantime the local taxes for up
keep of hospitals, county farms and
other institutions would increase.
This does not take into considera-
ton the human misery involved,
nor the fact that it is cheaper in
the end to cure these men and to
restore them to self-support," Com
mander Lehman stated in colusus-
ion.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Legion Planning Fight to Maintain
Children's Rights

Minnesota officials of the Ameri-
can Legion, Legion Auxiliary, menu
bers of the 40 and g." honor society
of the Legion, and the "8 and 4N'
the women's honor society, will Join
with those of other nearby states in
a fighting program this winter to
prevent any curtailment of welfare
work that will insure the rights Of
all children to equal opportunities
in health and good citizenship, ac-
cording to Tom Mcconnell, of Fowl
er, Ind, chairman of this area for
the Legion.
A conference of scores Of these
officials has been set for Jan. 20
and Fl in Minneapolis. The states
which this area embraces are Illi-
nois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ken
lucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, North Dakota,
Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
The Legion Auxiliary chairman for
the same area is Mrs. George w.
Prichard, of Onawa, Ia. "A prelimi-
nary meeting to plan the program
for the big conference Jan. 20 and
FL will be held soon by Mr.. Nc
Cornell, Mrs. Prichard and officers
of the Minnesota department in
Guiding the department adjutant, C.
A. Zwiener; the Auxiliary depart
ment secretary, Miss Blanche Seal
len; the department child welfare
chairman of the Legion, Frank
Morse, of Mankato, Mimi; the Aux
hary department chairman, Mrs.
Frank Morse; the national chair
man for the Auxiliary, Mrs. A. C.
Carlson, of Willmar, Mimi, and
Sherman w. Child, of Minneapolis,
of the advisory committee of the
Legion's national committee. The
Legion commander, L. E. Lohmann,
and the Auxiliary department presi-
dent, Mrs. Alexander Fraser, also
are expected to attend.
At recent meeting of the ma
tional committee in Indianapolis,
when the program for the year was
outlined, the keynote was develop
ed of not permitting so-called
economy programs that may be adj
vanced in some of the states of
this area to prove injurious to the
well-being of children. Some of the
economy efforts might cause I'M
told suffering to families and chill
dren, Legion officials believe. This
also was the crux of a resolution
adopted at the last national con-
vention Of the Legion. The Legion,
the Auxiliary, the 40 and the 8"
and the "8 and 40" organizations
that will be represented at the con-
ference will also plan additional leg
islative efforts to improve child well
fare laws at the coming sessions Of
the various legislatures. All LIE
gion and Auxiliary members inter-
ested in child welfare work will be
welcome at the coming conference,
where a school will be held to ex-
plain the fundamental principles of
the Legion program for the bene-
fit Of all children.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

eye at a glance. The high-standing
astrakhan collar is topped with
Jaunty beret which has a drape
of matching fur encircling its
crown. The placing of myriads of
little cloth ruffles row and row from
above the elbow to the wristline is
characteristic of the trend to>make
sleeves an outstanding feature of
every costume. Incidentally we
might mention that the dress I'M
derneath this modish coat is made
of printed satin, the same being q
fashion highspot in the realm of
fabrics this season.
In describing the charming muff
and capelet set which centers this
attractive trio there is not much
needed to be said, as it speaks vol
umes for itself in the way of chic.
You may vision 1t as of gray curly
lamb of highest grade, if you wish,
contrasting velvet brown cloth for
brown with gray as a featured COM
bination. Metal buttons, of course,
and a metal belt, for metal acces-
series are fashionable at present.
9. 1882. Western Newspaper Union.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
In the Saxon Alps

When you are in Dresden, says
q traveller, take the 45-minute ride
to Rathen, a lovely little village on
the Elbe, where Saxon Switzerland
begins. The highest mountains"
In this section are only about 400
feet from the base, but many a
climber who has conquered Mont
Blanc has had to hesitate before
them. The Germans are fond Of
testing their skill on the Saxon
Alps, and come in large numbers
every year. Perpendicular cliffs
provide very few lodges for feet
and hands, and the usual noun
taineering technique is useless.
But because of the coarse sand
stone rock, a soft shoe and a
clutching hand hold firmly to the
fiat surface-it is this trick which
makes such a sport of climbing in
Saxony.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Shirrings and Ruffles
Are Much in Evidence

Shirrings, tight little ruffles and
deep gathers are much in evidence.
They appear, without stint, on many
new evening frocks. Dressmakers
chose soft sheer material for the
especial purpose of using many
gathers and frills without adding
much to ones bulk.
Chiffon, georgette and other re-
lated materials, which lend them
selves to this sort of treatment, are
great fayorites right now. They
are seen less often in plain colors
than in prints, but the prints in IA
vor are seldom the customary flower
and leaf designs. Tiny dots, i'm
mense coin dots, plaids and checks
are among the popular patterns.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Poppies Termed Nuisance

Red peoples, that have played so
important part in wartime and
postwar literature. are a bother
some weed in spite Of their pic
turesqueness. How much of a
weed they are. has been realized
as a result Of tests conducted at
the Rothamstead experimental sta
ton in London. Soil from a some
what weedy field was ported up in
pots having a surface area Of about
one-fourth Of a square foot, and
kept watered for several years, IN
til all weed seeds had sprout-
ed. Poppies were taken as a sam
pie weed, and only poppy seedlings
counted. An average pot yielded
more than 1000 of them. Calculated
on the basis Of this soil sample, an
acre Of English field soil would
contain more than 300,O00,OO0
poppy seeds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
FLASHES FROM PARIS

Brown continues a leading
color.
White ermine capelet becomes
a daytime fashion.
Wide bizarre bracelets feature
in the style program.
Little tight caps set straight
on the head are smart.
Paris lavishes blue fox furs de
luxe on evening modes.
Braided epaulets and shoulder
ornaments trim latest suits.
Slashed skirts over contrast
ing petticoats are advance style.
Fashion is playing up evening
hats with the new dinner type of
dress.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Special Training Given
to German Farm Girls

In Germany, where modern farm
machinery is prohibitive In cost,
one sees the farm girls not only as
assistant housekeepers. but work
ing in groups in the fields. For
such girls training schools have
been established, of which the one
at Wusterhausen an der Dosse Is
a good example. This school is In
the province of Brandenburg, not
far from Berlin.
The school trains girls In various
branches of agriculture and house
keeping by providing practical ex-
perience in both. An agricultural
commission of the Brandenburg
province founded the institution in
1908. It has IL acres of ground,
part Of which is on the shore Of
pretty lake.
Special attention is given to cook
Ing and baking; the various meth
DDS of canning and Of storing veg
etables and fruits are taught, as
well as the preparation Of fruit
wines, the sailing and smoking of
various meats and even dining
table service. In the kitchen one
sees the girls at work at these
tasks dressed in their blue and red
striped aprons, blue dresses and
white headgear-which add to the
immaculate appearance of the glis-
tening white-tiled walls and floor.
The work changes with the sea-
sons and so in the winter comes
the hog-killing and dressing, sau-
sage-making and poultry-dressing.
Cheese, Of course, are made the
year round. Then there is the
apiary. The girls at Wusterhausen
don their bee-veils and rob the
hives. During the winter months
the girls have their lessons in
health and hygiene, nursing the
Ill, care and training of the infant,
buying, bookkeeping and art for
the home.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Funds for Disabled Bring Millions
to MinnesOtanS

Hundreds of thousands of dollars
that now are coming annually in
to Minnesota will be withheld from
the channels of business, and in
stead, the burden of higher taxes
will occur if organized groups sue
coed in stopping various benefits
now existing under law for disabled
veterans, Lewis E. Lohmann, of st.
Paul, state commander of The
American Legion, told the people of
Hutchinson at a meeting held there
last week.
1.-THE chamber of commerce of
the United States, through it's step
daughter Mel as the American Le-
gion has come to know the national
Economy League, are seeking thru
Misrepresentation to unduly alarm
the country regarding the cost of
caring for disabled veterans" Com
mander Lohmann declared.
Admiral Byrd is the spear-head
for tNeP in touring the country. He
is the distinguished son of distin-
guished family, and while I have
hodSAI ~ say against 11lLl pCISOll-
ally, believe that unwittingly he
is the stalking horse for that COM
paratively small group whose pro-
fits in 1928 were $6,3O9,00OOOO.
1.-THE opposition of this group to
the care of the disabled has been
traced to the fact that out of their
huge profits they pay large share
of the federal income tax, and if
the care of the disabled is curtail-
ed their taxes can then be shifted
to the little fellow" or local tax
payer, who seldom pays any feder-
al income. In the year of our great
est prosperity, 192s-this group of
opponents paid $9O8,OO0,OO0 in fed
eral income tax, leaving them an
average net income of $4,000 each
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
London Police Weapon

A wooden truncheon, or staff,
made Of cocus wood, Is inches long,
with leather strap to secure it to
the wrist, is the traditional weapon
Of the Metropolitan police of Lon
don. Revolvers are kept only at
the stations, to be issued in special
cases where there is reason to be-
lieve that encounters with armed
criminals are likely to occur.
Mounted police have longer trun-
cheons. The Metropolitan police or
ders provide that truncheons are
to be used only In extreme cases,
and whenever used by constable
must be submitted to the station
officer for subsequent inspection.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
THE COUNTY AGENT
COUNTY AGENT
Preparation of Meat

Several demonstrations in the
curing and preparation of meat
have been held so far in various
communities of Stearns county. At
the recent one held on the VIM.
Loesch farm in Gutenberg town.
ship, James Salisbury, County
Agent of Kittson county put on the
demonstration. Both beef and
hog carcass were cut up at this
demonstration.
With the beef carcass Mr.. Sails
bury showed the most practical and
useful ways to cut up both the
front and rear quarter. Front
quarters are often frowned upon by
many people according to Mr..
Salisbury because they have no
choice cuts. In cutting up a front
quarter Mr.. Salisbury showed many
nice cuts such as standing rib
roasts, chuck roasts and round
bone pot roasts that can be cut
from forequarter. In addition he
prepared a rolled roast from the
brisket area of the forequarter.
The rear quarter likewise was re-
duced into the wholesale and prac-
tical cuts. Questions on the can
ming of beef and the making of
dried beef were the principal ones
asked Mr.. Salisbury by farmers
present.
The hog carcass as cut up by Mr..
Salisbury into hams, bacon sides.
loins, spare ribs, Boston butts and
picnic shoulders. The trimming of
hams for the "curs" was also
shown. A batch of salt, brown SUI
gar and salt pettre was mixed and
the sailing of hams, bacon and
shoulders by the dry method" was
shown. In a discussion Mr.. Sails
bury stated that meat should be left
in salt three days for each pound
Of weight in the pieces of meat on
the average. Smoking of meat on
farms according to Mr.. Salisbury
Is made a procedure far too lengthy
with fires that are too cool. A fire
in a smoke house should be warm
enough to nearly cause the meat to
drip. If this is done and a steady
fire Is maintained smoke pene-
trates much faster and smoking can
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
With Sound and Effect

A recent tourist in the burg was
Mr.. P. 81. Baldwin. who halls from
no less a place than Punxsutawney.
He passed part of the time in q
downtown movie, but was much an
noyed by a crunching sound in the
row behind, where a fat lady was
enjoying the picture and a husky
apple. Finally he could stand it
no longer. He pulled bunch Of
papers from his pocket and turned
around.
LADY" he requested, handing
her the papers, would you mind
rafting these the next time you
take a bite? I don't like to be fussy,
but I'd rather hear the papers,"
From then on he heard a dirty
look at the back Of his neck
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Sleeves and Neckline
Most Important Detail

There seems SO much to watch
just now that one may need to be
cautioned to watch sleeves, since
1t is by ones sleeve and ones neck
line that ones frock is dated. OF
the several important trends, the
one that bears the closest kinship
to the leg-o'-mutton types may bear
closest watching. One finds that
in many of the smartest wooden
and heavier silk frocks there is a
tendency to cut the sleeve In one
with the bodice, thus doing away
with the armhole.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Beethoven Proud of Piano

In 1918 Beethoven received a
present of a splendid piano from
some English makers and beside
the keyboard the leading British
virtuosi had scratched their names,
Robert Haven Schauffler writes in
the Outlook. Beethoven was de-
lighted. In his most elegant French
he wrote a letter Of thanks, prom
Using to regard the piano "as an
altar on which shall present to
the divine Apollo the highest offer
ings Of my spirit"
When told 1t was out Of tune he
replied with the characteristic sus-
picion Of the deaf: That's what
they all say. They would like to
tune 1t and spoil It; but they
shan't touch It."
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Strategy

Yes, the pupils in this school
room were responding very we'll to
questions of the teacher, thought
the visitor, particularly one small
boy who snapped his fingers vigor-
ously and loudly as each question
was asked. The teacher admon-
ished him several times: Charles,
If you don't stop swapping your
fingers, I won't call on you"
At the close of the period, the
visitor approached the enthusiastic
young pupil and asked him why he
had snapped his fingers 50 often.
saw" replied the boy. 'Tm on
to her." referring to the teacher.
when I don't know my lesson, !
snap my fingers. She thinks I do,
but she won't call on me because I
snap my fingers. And I get a good
grade for knowing the lesson"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
STYLE NOTES

Broadcloth Is sin" this season.
Contrasting materials in self
color is the new note.
Huge velvet bows on one
shoulder animate the mode.
Fashion leaders are promoting
gray for either day or night.
Big sleeves and tiny hats COM
bine to present new silhouette.
Designers are taking delight in
working unusual colors together.
Shops are showing gay knitted
scarfs with knitted gloves to
match.
Studded belts, metal for day
time, jewels for night, flourish in
the mode.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
GROWING WITH YOUR CHILD
After Effects

Mary Jane, the amiable, the Sc
rene, was cross all during the holi-
day week, just when Mrs. Fretalot
had most wanted to show off her
good" child to houseguests. More
than that, Mary Jane suddenly be-
came Indifferent to her toys, de-
structive and fretful.
The climax came three days af-
ter Christmas, when an aunt and
small boy cousin arrived from a
distant city, bearing a belated gift
for Mary Jane. Share your toys
with Johnny, DEAR" said Mrs. Fret
alot, you have so many"
Mary Jane suddenly forgot her
indifference. mo" she screamed
when Johnny scooped up the big
doll and the dump truck in one arm
and the toy piano in the other.
mo, no! Don't you touch them"
Why, Mary dear, you don't mean
that!" gasped Mrs. Fretalot. For
answer, Mary Jane picked up the
volume of children's verses her aunt
had brought her, tore it open, threw
It down on the floor and stamped on
it. Then she burst into tears and
ran to her room. At supper time
she came back to rescue the big
doll, but she refused to eat any
thing.
II guess Mary Jane got too many
things for Christmas" her mother
apologized, and to her she said.
you ungratful child! I'm going to
send some of your things right
back to Santa Claus"
We have no right to take chill
dren's present away from them;
punishment must be directly assoc
lated with an act, not haphazardly
inflicted. If child is bad-temper-
ed, before a guest, let it pass for
the moment and EXPLAIN the stu
alton to the guest. Then later,
when the child has Gained down,
mother may remark, ever so casu-
ally, "By the way, dear, I think
aunt Sara was terribly hurt when
you didn't like her present. She
thought she was bringing you some
thing you would like, but you see
she has no way of knowing just
what you do like. Now what do
you think we had better do about
it?"
In Mary James case there had
been SO many things upset in sew
eral days that Mary Jane could
scarcely have been the exception!
For instance, Mary James usual
bedtime had been advanced not
one, but several hours, the evening
glass Of milk had been displaced by
sticky candy and her usual simple
meals with heavy food and rich des-
serts. On top of that she had re-
ceived an abundance of toys and
games for Christmas, but the new
toys were all for indoor play; she
was so busy with these for several
days that she had forgotten to go
outdoors to play.
Mary James mother had been so
busy preparing for Mary James
elaborate Christmas and for the
houseguests that she was worn out
and "edgy" by the time the holiday
arrived. The stage was all set, by
Mrs. Fretalot's lack of forethought,
for an emotional upset. It is impos-
sible to avoid over-stimulation and
excitement during the holidays, but
we can plan to give the child hap
pier holiday by mitigating the eff
fects as much as possible.
II wonder whether Mrs. Scott has
seen your new cap, dear; don't you
want to walk over and show herr"
or docs your new shovel work
with snow, too, Bob?" will send
them outdoors to play. Let them eat
at special table by themselves as
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

Trim velveteen with metal but
tons and the result equals one very
charming and chic frock for the
growing girl. The model pictured
is simple but exceedingly stylish. 1t
Is fashioned Of dark green velveteen
along newest lines in that 1t has
the proper high neckband with
cravat scarf-tie and the waist but
tons up the front in latest approved
fashion. The manner in which the
buttons decorate the shoulder line is
very effective. The vogue for metal
touches which exists in the realm
Of grown-up fashions Is just as i'm
portant in the children's section, es-
pecially when 1t comes to buttons
and head trimmings and the clasp
and buckle fastenings. AS to mate
rails, velveteen both in plain and
plaided effects Is considered espe-
cially smart for both coats and
dresses.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29
Evening Gowns Are Now
Made With Cape Effects

Cape effects mark many Of the
new evening gowns. One chic model
is designed of rose colored velvet
with scarf attached to the Shout
der and worn draped around the
arms to give cape effect.
The costume Is completed with
velvet gloves and slippers to match.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

With the de luxe velvet suits
which are so prominent in the win
ter program designers are advocat-
ing the lace blouse. The lace Is
most apt to be Of the heavy Venise
type or run to the other extreme
and be as filmy and as dainty as
fancy can picture. The idea of
the blouse which is made of metal
lace also is advanced since the trend
is so decidedly in the direction of
metallic and tinsel effects just now.
The afternoon ensemble pictured is
a Callot Seurs model. The blouse
is Of handsome Venise lace tinted
in a pinkish beige. A collar of
black fox enriches the effect.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-12-29

for services that are distinctly of
general public welfare but are
charged against the United States
Department of Agriculture. Items
such as the United States Weather
Bureau, federal meat inspection,
food and drug laws, forest services,
biological survey and the tuber-
culosis eradication fall under this
class. For these items the sum of
$34, 382, 812 was used last year. The
nation at large is benefited by
measures of this kind and they
should not be labeled as farm re-
lief" by writers who plan to misin-
form the general public.
A large emergency measure in
the form of drouth loans has built
up the total sum charged to the