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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
TEXAS BUILDS SHAFT
FOR FAMOUS VETERAN

epitaph, ''This marks his resting
place, Tarrant county is his monu-
ment.'
Little is known of his early life al
though he was a front rank figure In
early Texas history. Some authori-
ties maintain he was born in North
Carolina, others claim Tennessee and
still others say it was Alabama.
While still a youth, about nineteen,
he distinguished himself in two bat
ties against marauding Indians with
a southern army under Gen. Andrew
Jackson.
Well qualified for frontier life and
a natural pioneer, he came to Texas
in 1885. Leaving the army in 1886,
after independence was won, he
Joined the Texas Rangers. He be-
came commander of the northwest
Texas region, redundant with hostile
Indians and vicious outlaws.
IN 1888, General Tarrant was elect
ed representative to the congress Of
the Texas republic. Although rec
ognized lawyer, he quickly resigned
to return to command of the Rangers.
AS he grew older and less active
physically. he traded the saddle for
a legislative chair and served several
terms in the Texas legislature after
Texas was admitted to the Union.
General Tarrant died in 1858 at old
Fort Belknap.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Metal Is Now Worth Twice
as Much as Gold.

Observation-Disclosures is invading
new fields. Platinum. leaf and plating
are among the most recent develop
ments Of the industry.
+, platinum is one Of the aristocrats
of metals" says bulletin from the
National Geographic society.
"a pound of platinum is worth more
than two pounds of gold, but little
platinum goes long way. Normally,
about six tons is required annually to
supply metal-hungry world. The
!metal can be rolled and beaten into
leaf one two-hundred-thousa of
Ian inch thick. A cubic inch can be
: drawn into an almost invisible wire
! that could be wound twice around the
world at the Equator. s,
Because 1t is costly and may be ar
tistically patterned, more than half of
THE worlds supply of platinum is sold
! over the jewelry counter. The modern
jewelers. show cases display platinum
lrings and rings of other metals with
platinum settings for precious stones,
iplatinum and platinum-plated watch
cases enclosing works with platinum
pivots, rouge and powder boxes, pins,
vases, flower and fruit bowls, various
ornaments, and tableware.
"Platinum often does it's best work
beyond the vision of the average lay
man. AS part of a radio tube, it
| aids modern entertainment; in tele-
graph and telephone instruments, 1t
improves and speeds modern commu-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
State Honors Man Who Fought
for independence.

Fort Worth, Texas.-A monument
to Gen. e. H. Tarrant, famed veteran
Of the War of 1912 and the Texas
war of independence, was recently I'M
yelled here.
To Tarrant is accredited the subdu-
ing Of the Indians in this region. For
this achievement, this county was
named for him.
A marble shaft, eight feet high, re-
places the tiny bronze military mark
ers which formerly marked the burial
site of the former soldier, Texas
Ranger, lawyer, and public officer. 1t
was erected by the Daughters of 1872.
On one side of the shaft is in
scribed General Tarrant's outstanding
accomplishments, on the other this
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

faith, but was, in fact, distinctly ag-
nostic in his beliefs.
He married when approaching forty
and had large family of children.
The two things that interested me In
the bringing up Of his children was
first that he tried from the outset to
inculcate in them very distinct and
orthodox religious faith, and second
that, although he was abundantly able
to do so, he gave none of them an ed
ucation beyond the elementary train
ing which was afforded by the rural
schools.
Il want my children happy" he ex-
planned, land religion gives one q
certain stability in this world and a
definite assurance for the next. 1t Is a
stability and an assurance which do
not myself enjoy. Even if it is ali
hokum, should rather they believed
1t and were happy than to live in the
uncertain state Of mind which / am
in"
1t wasn't truth he was after, it was
happiness.
"As to education" he said, 1.-THE less
you know, the happier you are.
knowledge makes men dissatisfied,
discontinued"
Here was a man widely read, well
trained, well grounded in the princi-
pies of the church, but he had no
faith, he had seen no vision as new
ideas and new worlds opened up to
him. To him knowledge was not pow
er, nor religion an inspiration.
70. 1882. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Fudge Frosting

squares unsweet- Dash of salt
ened chocolate, tbs. light corn
cut in pieces. syrup.
y cup cold milk tbs. butter
cups sugar tsp. vanilla
Add chocolate to milk and place over
low flame. Cook until mixture Is
smooth and blended, stirring constant
ly. Add sugar, salt, and corn sirup,
and stir until sugar is dissolved and
mixture boils. Continue cooking, with
out stirring, until small amount of
mixture forms very soft ball in cold
water 1892 degrees F.) Remove from
fire. Add butter and vanilla. Cool to
lukewarm (11O degrees F.) Beat until
of right consistency to spread. Makes
enough to cover two 9-inch layers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Dentists Bemoan Lack of
Toothbrush knowledge

Birmingham, Ala. - Ignorance Of
those folk who do not use a tooth
brush regularly was lamented by 300
dentists attending the annual conven-
ton of the Alabama Dental associa-
ton here.
DR.. w. S. Wilson, president, assert
ed that sin this enlightened nation of
ours, it is estimated there are between
9O,OOO,OOO and 1OO,OO0OOO citizens who
fall into this Notwithstanding class"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
|0F INTEREST TO
THE HOUSEWIFE

All green vegetables except spinach
should be cooked with the lid off the
saucepan.
To prevent juice of apple and berry
pies oozing out, cover bottom layer of
pie crust with cracker crumbs.
When finely chopped nuts are need
ed for cake, salads or sandwiches run
the nuts through the food chopper.
Sweet cream spread over the top
crust of pie just before it is put into
the oven will make the crust brown
and fiaky.
When making marmalade or jam,
cut rounds Of tissue paper the size of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
PoTPoURRI
Air Traveller

The Yellowlegs, common
American snipe, travels approx
mately 10000 miles in it's migra-
ton and is said to be the great
est air traveller among birds. 1t
migrates from the Arctic circle,
where it spends the summer, to
as far south as Argentine. 1t
has black-and-white markings,
long yellow legs, and is found
among the lowlands and marshes.
20. 1892. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
DOUBLE REASON

She followed her husband down the
stairs and seated herself opposite him
at the breakfast table.
Il hope you weren't annoyed be-
cause sharpened pencil with your
razor, darling?" she innocently asked.
Eyes, was-twice," he replied pa
tiently.
"Twice, darlingY she echoed.
Eyes, after / had given up trying to
shave / tried to write with the pencil"
he returned.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Benefits of Collpeo

Overheard in a restaurant near the
City Hall park:
SLOWS your son making out at col
lege, Bill?"
''Fine; he's improving all the time"
Setting good marks, ehT'
swell, his marks aren't so hot, bui
his letters touching me for money are
becoming more grammatical evefy
week."-New York Sun.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

up TOT anyone to
have been to col
lege. The educa-
ton of our neigh
bors was pretty
limited. Even the
t e a c h ers who
presided over the
di s t ri t school
which l attended
had seldom been
f a r t her in the
pursuit of knowl-
edge h an the
training afforded
by the Gig h t h
ora do Ono foo oh
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Long Journey

A man who spends a good deal OF
time travelling is devoted to golf when
at home. He is more celebrated for
enthusiasm than for accuracy.
One day he got into deep bunker.
where he stayed for long time.
His opponent strolled over to discOv-
err the globe-trotter had dug quite q
stable hole In his efforts to dislodge
the ball.
well, Bill" he said, genially, "off
to Australia n?"-Eondon Tit-Bits.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Experience Improves

The wedding was over at last.
"Phew, that was an experience. z
said the bridegroom. did l look like
a fool at the aiiuf rail?"
"No," replied the best man. "but
anyone could see that you were your
SELF"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

or recall had had year or two of
residence in an academy of mediocre
grade. but he was an exception.
The best-educated man In our COM
munity, so far as formal training was
concerned was McManis.
| He accepted no definite religious
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

Mary Virginia Louis, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Louis wealthy and
socially prominent Omahans, was
named Miss Nebraska" by Governor
Bryan to represent that state at the
dedication of Nebraska's Pershing
salon in the Pershing memorial in
Paris on June 20. She sailed for
France bearing messages Of greeting
from President Hoover to the heads of
European governments.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Unexpected Flight

A dub golfer had lost his ball and
not unnaturally was inclined to be
annoyed with his caddie. "Why the
deuce didn't you watch where It
wentT he demanded angrily.
swell, sir" said the boy. ut doesn't
usually go anywhere, and so 1t took
me unpreparedlike." - Boston Tran
script.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Thermometer

Gene, in her first term at school, In
sisted that she was thermometer"
and her parents were at a loss to knew
what she meant. Later her mother
visited the school and heard the teach
er call the pupils in the front seats
her "front monitors"
Then Gene whispered: THAT'S me,
mom!"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Simpli6ed

voice-I can't catch the name.
Professor-B for Brontosaurus, r
for Ramayana, A for Athanasius. o
for Usambara. N for Neptunism.-Die
Woche Inn Bid (Olten, Switz.).
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Steady Job

Allendale, Mich.-FOr the thirty
ninth consecutive term John ]. Wal
brick has been elected township clerk.
He has held the office since 1898.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
NOW THEY BOTH KNOW

"Of course you know, landlord, that
living is very dear, and
"Yes, yes, of course. In fact, I shall
have to raise my rents on account Of
it. Here's new contract with an adj
ditional 500 per year?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Seeking Adequate Protection

"How did that big boy in gangland
come to get sent to the penitentiaryw
asked Bill the Burg.
Must O been p'litical influence" re-
piled Dick the Dip. HE got so unpor-
ular bulletproof vest wasn't protec-
ton enough. He needed high stone
work"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Change for Her

"Flo Filmer. the movie star, Is very
fond of working in her garden"
81 suppose she enjoys having real
plot to work in"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08
Religion, Ignorance,
and Happiness
By THOMAS ARKLE CLARK
Emeritus Dean of Men,
University of Illinois.

1t was the unusual thing in the
country neighborhood in which grew
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

Mrs. Oldwed-Does your husband
talk much about his mothers coOking3
Mrs. Newwed-No. He talks about
mine.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

the jars. Soak each separately In
vinegar and lay close over the top
of the preserve. Then cover the top
in the usual way. This will prevent
it's becoming moldy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-08

A dress in cotton mesh is one of the
smartest types for summer, probably
because it is so often simple in line
with all the style interest concentrate
ed in the weave of the material and
its color.-Woman's Home Companion.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Better Highways
Aid to Schools
Number of School Buses On the
Highways Each School Day
Surprisingly Large

Few people other than school and
highway officials and others. having
directly to do with them, are
aware of the large number of
school buses which travel the high
ways each school day, state high
way bulletin says in referring to a
recent survey reported by the Ma
tional Automobile Chamber of
Commerce.
In 1881, according to the survey,
a total of $500 motor buses were
in operation in the United States.
Of this number, consolidated
schools used nearly fifty per cent.
The number of consolidated schools
is given as 17,1O0 and the total
number of buses used by them as
$4,000.
Other operators of buses are re-
ported as: street railways, 1880
buses; steam railroads, 5000; in
dependent bus lines, hotels, indus
tries, and all others, 10000.
In Minnesota, according to re-
ports of the Department of Educa-
ton, $4,000 children are regularly
transported to and from consolidat-
ed schools. The exact number of
buses used is not given, but the
highway department bulletin esti-
mates that if an average of 80 chill
dren travelled from and to their
homes in each bus, 1900 BUSES
would be required.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
ASriculture's Tax
Load Confiscatory
Farm Bureau Points Way for Re
lief BY Income Tax and Strict
Economy

Sixty economists have examined
the tax load carried by American
agriculture and pronounced it con-
fiscatory.
Nothing short of a revamping of
the whole tax set-up many of them
commended, would bring real relief
to the farmers.
The economists, meeting at the
University of Chicago, represented
farm organizations, federal and
state taxation and agricultural bur-
eaus, and included a number Of
well known university specialists.
They heard discussions on re-
vision of existing systems of taxa
ton extension of the income tax,
the adoption of sales tax, and eco
Monies in government.
Taxes, particularly during the
recent years, have become conf1s-
catory, DR.. B. H. Hubbard, of the
University of Wisconsin said.
1.-THE bad results of the general
property tax" he said, were never
so conspicuous as they are now.
takes have been absorbing
from i to 2 per cent annually of the
supposed value of farm real estate.
Possibly the most prosperous part
of the population might be able to
stand a tax of this proportion; the
least prosperous certainly can not"
The Minnesota Farm Bureau
holds that only through the adop-
ton of the state income tax and
through rigid curtailment of public
expenditures can the farmers tax
burden become bearable.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Both Parties De-
mand Small Tax
Men of All Shades of Political Be
lief Insist on Public Economies,
Mcdonnell Declares

"There is unanimity among all
the people, regardless of political
belief, in demanding economies in
government, and the lower tax lev
les that would result. Both great
political conventions recently held
in Chicago, haye written the pro-
gram of tax reduction into their
platforms" declared James p. Nc
Donnell, vice president of the Min
nesota Taxpayers Association, in a
statement today.
These conventions have not pro-
posed new sources of collecting tax
but they have demanded re-
trenchments in public spending.
because they felt the temper of
people who want govern
ment costs reduced, not increased.
"a factory cannot constantly in
crease the price of it's product to
raise money; sometimes it is neees-
sary to cut down the overhead"
and less money for operation is
thereby required. 1t is possible ev-
en- to cut the overhead" of a large
scale government, and both party
platforms resolve that it is neces-
sary," he declared.
The Republicans called for
prompt" and drastic reduction of
public expenditure and resistance
to every appropriation not demon
strably necessary to the perform
ance of essential functions of gov
eminent"
The Democrats declared in favor
of Immediate and drastic reduc-
ton of expenditures-to accomplish
a saving of not less than Is per
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Outstanding Event
in Musical Circles
Glenwood Symphony Orchestra to
Give Concert In that City
Sunday Evening

The Pope County Symphony Or
chestra, now composed of over 80
players from fifteen different towns
and communities, will appear in
concert in the Glenwood band shell
Sunday evening, July the II. They
will give the same program in the
band stand at Appleton on Friday
evening, July the 18th.
An outstanding feature of these
concerts will be tho violin solos to
be played by Ben M. Goodsell, one
of the solo violinists with the Chi
cago symphony. Orchestra. The
members of the Pope County SYM
phony Orchestra are elated over the
fact that Mr.. Goodsell has decided
to locate in Glenwood. He will
give instruction in violin and pi-
ano study. He was present at the
orchestra rehearsal last week and
by special request played Fritz
Keisler's famous composition 'Iieb-
esfreud," for the benefit Of the
first violin players. The orchestra
has been rehearsing this selection
during the past season and Good
sells playing of the 'Liebesfreud"
at this rehearsal gave it an in
spirational setting for the entire
group.
He will play with the first vio-
Inns at both these concerts. July Is
at Appleton and at Glenwood July
1.
The grand rehearsal for these
two programs will be conducted in
the community hall Of the court
CONTINUED on Page Four)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Near Victim of
IMonoxide Gas
Jack Wikle, Former Resident of
This Community, Saved by
Father-UncOnsciO

Jack Wikle, a resident of this
community for IL years prior to
the fall of 1880, when he moved
back to Marshalltown, Iowa, with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L.
Wikle, had a very narrow escape
from death from monoxide gas
July 3, while working on the motor
of his car in the garage.
The motor was running and the
garage door blew shut. Jack did
not notice this and without warn
ing he fell over on the front fender
of the car, unconscious.
His father happened to stop at
the garage shortly after and found
his SON in a critical condition. He
was FASTENED to hospital but he
did not regain consciousness for
six hours after entering the hospit-
al.
He was dismissed from the hos
pital a day later and the physicians
tell him there will probably be no
bad after effects. Jack was 20
years old on the day Of the acct
dent.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Senator BOrah
Wants Money
VIII Ask Congress to Allow Cir
culation of Billion in United
States Bonds

Washington, July 12-Demanding
currency expansion before con-
gross adjourns, Senator w. E. Bor-
ali (rep., Idaho) today pressed his
plans for approval of legislation to
achieve that end.
His statement to this effect fol-
lowed an open advocacy of the
Glass bill which would let $1,000,
100000 of United States bonds have
circulating privilege, thus increas-
ing currency to that extent.
Until the fall of prices can be
arrested" he said, there can be no
return of trade, no lessening of I'M
employment-and the fall of prices
cannot be arrested except through
the change of the monetary situa-
ton.
eff we do not at once adopt mea-
sures for the expansion of currency
and a further extension of credit,
we will come back in the autumn
facing the proposition of devaluat-
ing the dollar.
1--WE have sufficient gold in this
country to justify upon a sound ba-
sis currency expansion to the extent
of billions if necessary"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Lives of Eve SnmJfed Out
When Auto and Train Meet
Poison Bran Sacks
CarryD Threat

A. G. Ruggles and T. L.
Aamodt, University Farm, state
leaders in the grasshopper con-
troll campaign, are especially
urging that all farmers and 9th
ers having anything to do with
poison bait be very careful to
avoid damage to human life or
livestock by leaving any of the
poison bran exposed.
Bait should be kept sacked
except when used, and the emp
ty sacks should be burned and
the ashes buried. Under no
circumstances should the sacks
be used for any other purpose
after having contained poisoned
bait.
Likewise, any container used
to hold arsenic, including ar
senic barrels, should be burned
and the ashes buried. Trying
to save any such equipment
means taking chances of kill
ing livestock or endangering
human life. Livestock may lick
up ashes of such arsenic con-
tainers unless buried to a safe
depth.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
New Kind of Tar
Road Being Tried
Babcock Will Build Test Roads
With Very Thick Coat of
Treatment

A new plan of building semi-per-
manent roads, cheaper than &C.
ment paving but capable to carry
ing heavy traffic where there are
few BUSES or trucks being used,
will be tried out this year by the
Minnesota Highway Department,
according to bulletin issued this
week. Instead of spreading tar in
thin coat on a graveled road,
these four test roads will be built
of gravel treated with tar, max
ing what is called a mat" several
inches thick. It is expected that
a marked degree of improvement
in the wearing quality of tarred
roads will be achieved with this
process.
Two of the test roads for which
bids have been asked are in this
part Of Minnesota. One is on T. H.
No. 4 from Sank Centre to Round
Prairie, 13 miles long; the other is
five miles east and west of Wa
dena on T. H. No. 2. The other two
roads to be built by the new meth
cd are between Hallock and Ken
nedy and between Lanesboro and
Whalen.
The tarred roads, where proper
ly laid, have made possible much
good highway at low cost, and the
new plan may give even better
roads.
Among other bids called for is
one for shouldering T. II. No. 3 be-
tween Alexandria and Brandan, af-
ter the paving is laid and one for
crawling T. H. No. 90 between
Parkers Prairie and the junction
with T. H. No. SO. II miles north.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1932-07-14
Fargo Child Spent
Night in Woods
Discovery Ends Wide Search for
Lost BOy-Suffers From
Exposure

Barefoot and dressed only in a
sun suit, a two year old Fargo, N.
D., boy spent all of Saturday night
in the woods near Elbow Lake,
Grant county, and was found by
frantic searchers amid a herd of
cattle.
The child, Jerry, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Almond Otterson, Fargo, was
found Sunday after more than 100
persons had searched for him for
16 hours.
The boys body, protected only by
the scanty sun suit, was skinned
and bruised from contact with
bushes and branches and was swol-
len from mosquito and other insect
bites. He also was suffering from
exposure.
Little Jerry said he had slept
among the cattle and apparently
had been able to lie close to the
animals and keep warm.
c. F. Birkemeyer, of Elbow Lake,
located the lad among the cattle
about mile from the Pomme De
Terre lake cottage where Mr.. and
Mrs. Otterson are staying. When
the boy first saw Birkemeyer, he
hid behind a clump of sweet clover.
Then when he saw it was a human,
he ran out with his arms extended.