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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
Dressing Himself

When Grandmother took to her
bed with a long siege of illness,
mother was so busy that she
couldn't be bothered to help Ruthy
with little things like bows for
shoe laces, and buttons that but
toned in the back. You're big
enough to do those for yourself
now" she told Ruthy, but she
didn't really know whether Ruthy
was old enough or not.
Four-year-old Ruthy had always
dressed herself nicely, with just a
little help, but now she began to
dawdle; dressing that used to take
fifteen minutes was dragged out
to half an hour. Ruthy had lost
her interest in the process because
it was suddenly too complicated.
The child of three or four delights
in lacing his shoes. but the average
child cannot manage the compli-
Gated bit of eye-brain-hand-foot
coordination required to tie a bow
knot until he is in his seventh
year.
An excellent way in which the
child gets training in self-reliance
is by learning to dress himself.
But so often this learning is put
off, way beyond the age when the
child is eager to do things for him
self, because his clumsy efforts
take up too much time.
Just as, when the child first
wants to feed him self, he spills
and breaks things, so when he is
eager to dress himself, shoe goes
on the wrong foot, sweater goes
on inside out, and buttons refuse
to match buttonholes. In exasper-
alton mother takes the garment
away from the eager, clumsy little
fingers, and puts it on quickly, eff
ficiently. And in evaporation at
her expert act, the child drifts
back into the habit of allowing her
to do things for him.
Later on, he has better muscular
control; he is no longer so clumsy,
but still he finds the process of
dressing a complicated one. Mrs.
Faegre points out that by the time
a four-year-old has dressed him
self in a typical outfit, beginning
with a union suit with it's row of
buttons down the front and one
hard-to-reach one way in back. he
has manipulated twenty-one but
tons, not to mention those on his
sweater, besides having fastened
his carriers and tried to fold back
the sleeves of his underwear! Is it
any wonder, she asks, that children
lose interest in dressing them
selves!
Mrs. Faegre has seven suggest
ions for helping a child learn to
dress himself.
1. Take advantage of the first
interest your child shows in dress
ing himself, even if it is only
praising his first effort to put his
arm into a sleeve. ct is not like
ly that he will show any interest
in buckling an overshoe or button
ing a button until he has some
ability to perform that act of mus
Gle coordination.)
2. Remember that a child's in
terest in anything is not held for
long, and that failure quickly
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
/ want to Scintillate!

The new boy hadn't been in
town more than a few days before
everyone who had youngster in
high school had heard about him
and frequently. It was "Tom
says this" and tom says that" at
every meal.
why don't you have this para
gon up to the house tonight, Bob?"
asked Mrs. Betterchild.
"Oh, gee, Mother, he's all tied up
for the rest of the week. He's
popular"
Bob's tone expressed scorn for
his mothers naivete, but the mean
ing behind the accented Hes
popular went to Mrs. Better
child's heart. The quiet Bob was
obviously comparing himself with
Tom; Bob might so easily efface
himself and not appear at his best
when he admired someone as he
did Tom. She decided this was the
time for a little encouragement.
What makes Tom so popular"
she asked innocently.
well, he's always the life of the
party, and everyone likes m.
He's clever-you know, always has
a snappy comeback, or a good
story to tell. Can he think fast!
And it isn't always what he says,
but the way he says it sets every
body laughing! I wish I could be
clever like that"
II wonder what would happen if
everyone could be the life of the
party?' I'm afraid there wouldn't
be any audiences left, Bob, and af-
ter all the audience is just as nee
essary to the funmaker as his
jokes. You can be just as much
liked for your capacities as an en-
joyer as you can for your wise
cracks-and you can get awfully
tired of person who is putting on
an act all the tims."
"But Tom is good; I couldn't be
that popular if tried a million
years."
"Oh, Tom may be very original.
But my point is that you enjoy
one friend for this quality, another
for that. You said one time that
the reason you liked Jim was that
he was such a good sport. He's de-
pendable, and you always know
he'll play fair, and he's sincere
and straightforward"
Mother. now you're getting Pol
lyana-ish!"
well, why do you suppose peo-
pie like you, Bob? think
could guess fairly we'll" Mrs. Bet
terchild smiled at Bob's attempt to
appear nonchalant. "It's probably
partly because you have such a
nice Taught always makes me
feel good to hear you, dear-and
you put people at their ease; in
other words, you're the kind Of
person who's comfortable to be
with. Then, you can usually put
yourself in the other persons
place and appreciate his point Of
view, mad you're good sport, too.
As for the girls-well, they prob
ably like you because you aren't
talking about yourself all the time;
girls get awfully fed up on that,
you know"
Bob looked incredulous that
Mother could know what girls
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
Garden
Department

For q More Beautiful Community
edited by Ferdinand J. Wiener,
of the Wiener Nursery.)
There are some flowers that
should be included in every we'll
planned garden. This includes
Marigolds, Nasturtiums and Pan
sizes.
By planting the Tall African
Marigolds with other tall growing
plants in the back border, they will
give some fine yellow and orange
flowers for cutting in late summer
and fall. The Dwarf French and
Scotch Marigolds are used for
borders and edgings. Another sort
intermediate between the two,
sometimes called the Pride-of-the-
Garden Marigolds, are midway be-
tween the African and the French
in both season and height.
Nasturtiums make artistic table
decorations. If a wall or embank-
ment is available use the tall va.
riety, otherwise use the dwarf
Nasturtiums should not be sown
until the soil is warm, as the seed
will decay in cold, damp earth.
Spring-sown Pansies should be-
gin to bloom by the first of August
and be in full bloom by September.
They will live over the first win
ter and make fine, large plants the
next spring. They prefer a cool,
partly shaded location with rich
soil and plenty of moisture but
not too wet.
So many gardens lack color In
August. Some gardeners using
many perennials, sometimes fail to
have those sorts that bloom during
that time. iA generous planting OF
ANIMALS win aid materially In
Frightening the garden spot, and
Zinnias are just the thing.
Sow zinnias wherever there Is
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05

room in the perennial border, drop
ping some seeds in hills in front
or next to early Towering peren-
malls and they will give a wealth
OF bloom in August, taking the
place Of the perennial that is out
Of bloom. -
Zinnias are "Sun Worshippers"
but they need to have their roots
forced down by thorough cultiva-
ton. This gives you larger and
better Zinnias.
Verbenas are also excellent to
plant among early low growing
perennials in this way.
Snow-on-the-Mount is very
snowy among the taller growing
perennials, and sometimes self
sows.
Other August Towering ANIMALS
are Centaurea, Scabiosa. Salpiglos-
sis, Calendula, Ageratum and AS
tiers.
In hot, dry places where nothing
seems to do well, sow Calliopsis,
they will bloom in July and Aug
ust, making mass Of brown and
yellow all summer.
Kochia or Summer Cypress is
sometimes used as a substitute for
other hedging for a season or two.
Castor Beans make a good SUBJ
stitute for shrubbery as a back
ground for the first year. Plant
some Cannas with them.
The late Towering Cosmos have
very large flowers but they should
be started indoors since they
bloom so late, that frost kills them
before they can make much of a
show.
Sow Shirley Poppies or other
ANIMALS for quick effects in tulip
beds. In a short time after the
tulips are gone, they will continue
to hold the show Also a good
place to plant biennials that will
bloom next year. Also broadcast
annual phlox in Oriental Poppy
beds.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
CAPITOL NEWS REVIEW


1t now appears that those who
suffered losses in the Carlton fire
of Oct. IL, 1913, will be recon-
pensed to the extent of approximate
ly $40, 000,0 900 by the federal govern
ment. Governor Olson at Wash
ington recently personally called on
the President and gained his
sympathy. The President instruct
ed the Encouragement to take &C
ton. For a number of years the
victims of this forest disaster have
been attempting to collect claims
under the contention that the fire
was started by a railroad locomo-
tive then under the supervision Of
the federal government.
There hasn't been a state bank
closed in Minnesota since April
1888, according to Elmer Benson,
state commissioner of banks. Mr..
Benson recently asserted that our
state banks have never in their
history been as sound as they are
today is largely responsible for
S0Ac 40 lo1 SCiy ICSpOAS1OlC 4O1
that condition, in Mr.. Benson's
opinion
Inclusion of wild life studies in
the Emergency Conservation Work
camps as requested by e. v. Will
lard, Conservation Commissioner, if
granted will be great step in the
direction of a scientific wild life
management program for this state
With accurate data available, such
program could easily be formu-
lated. We cannot go on endlessly
slaughtering our birds and wild life
generally, not knowing where the
danger point of extinction lies. and
expect to preserve these things of
nature for posterity.
With all but one county, Lac Qui
Parle, out of the 13 untested for
tubercular cattle, signed up for
CWA assistance. making the state
100 per cent accredited, Minnesota
is well on the way toward main
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
would think, but he grinned sheep

would think, but he grinned sheep
ishly.
When children are in the in-be-
tween age, when they're no longer
children and aren't yet grown up,
is time when they're apt to think
more than they really need to
about their looks and their popu-
larity, and to have fears about
their being able to make good in
the world. In these years, when
they are growing a bit irregularly,
they are more self-conscious than
they ever will be again; their feel
ings about things are intensified,
every physical feature and charac-
teristic is magnified, and they begin
to realize themselves as persons. to
feel their responsibilities to the
world little.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
State News Briefs
From Our EXCHANGES

Dog Is Either Plenty Smart too Smart
ISLE-A dog that is either smart enough to be
very valuable smart that it is very apt to be-
come dangerous nuisance, is owned by Mrs. Victor
Peterson of Isle. With number of other ladies,
Mrs Peterson called neighbor afternoon
last week. The roads were muddy and all the la
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
SUMMONS
-Es

SUMMONS
State of Minnesota-County Of
Stearns.
IN DISTRICT COURT
SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
o. L. Johnson Plaintiff
Matthias L. Kuhl, Robert A. Kuhl,
Susanna Kuhl, now Sister M. Ad-
rienne O. S. B., Bernard J. Kuhl,
Leo J. Kuhl, Katherine M. Kuhl,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
Drink Water With Meals
Good For Stomach

Water with meals helps stomach
juices, aids digestion. If bloated with
gas add a spoonful Of Adlerika.. One
dose cleans out poisons and washes
BOTH upper and lower bowels.
Hanson & Emerson, Druggists.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05

After telephoning the police he
was going to kill himself, Albert
L. Timoney, of Hartford, Conn.
shot himself through the heart.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
School Chums Die Same Day

BAUDETTE-Fifty years ago two kids named A.
D. George and Ronald Smith entered the first grade
at the school at Port Elgn, Ontario. They went
through the grades chums, and then through the
high school, after which they parted. Two
weeks ago Mr.. George died. and the same day Mr..
Smith passed away Both funerals were held the
same day-that for Mr. George at Fort Francis and
Mr. Smiths at Duluth.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05

ELGlN-An explosion or Kitchen stove turned
the home of Mrs. Reke Wanke Elgin, into battle
field last week when pieces of sheet iron flew in all
directions going through not only windows but walls
and smashing everything in the room. The accident
occurred just four people about to enter the
room, and had it happened a second or two later it
is almost certain that someone would have been kill
ed or badly injured. Lime had completely filed the
pipe leading from the water heater in the range and
the steam which had been created reached such
high prssure as to cause the explosion. The stove
was blown into thousand pieces and even such OBJ
jects as clock were destroyed by the fyirG iron.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05

dies overshoes, leaving them the steps when
they entered the house The dog went along, but
manned outside. When she ready to return
home Mrs. Peterson could not find her overshoes,
and finally had to walk home without them. Arriv-
ing there, she found that the dog had selected her
overshoes from the pile the doorstep carried them
home and was guarding them in front of her door
Now, the dog smart in taking home her over
shoes, or was it only smart in making her walk home
without them?
Fireplace to Contain Rock From Every County
TGHEF RIVER FAILS-A fireplace which will
contain a stone from every county in Minnesota is
being constructed at Bemidji to be known the
Fireplace of the States. The National Re-employ-
ment Service at Thief River Falls has been request
ed to send stone that is characteristic found in
the greatest abundance in Pennington county Along
with the stone will go history of it. who sent it,
where found. amount of stone of this kind etc.
The fireplace will be part of the Tourists Informa-
ton bureau at Bemd. One panel will be construct
ed of the Minnesota stones, with other panels rep.
resentng other states of the Union
Victim Scares Robber Into Leaping Through Window
AUSTIN-It hard to tell which the
most frightened-the burglar or the girl-when Miss
Caroline Mechenich, Austin returned to her bed
room about midnight and man't feet under her
bed. A scream that could have been used to call out
the fire department jerked the out from his hid
ing place. He made dash for the stairway tunbled
down fight of steps, knocking over number of
plants floor lamp and everything else in his path,
and plunged through window, SCATTERING both the
inside and the storm window sash. He left only
grey cap. Police are searching for short man,
wearing dark suit who possessed, until the incl
dent, grey cap
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05

Dave Cooper Of Cadiz, Ohio,
broke rib when he sneezed as he
leaned over the back OF q chair.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-04-05
Walks so Miles In Twelve Hours


times, H. w. Kernkamp Fergus Falls, walked from
that city to Alexandria last week. covering the dis
lance of so miles in II hours and As minutes an
average of nearly four miles hour The only stops
he made were at small creek west of Erdahl at
Erdahl, Evansville Brandon, and Garfield, Just long
father, j. L. Kernkamp who is not well, and his sis
ter, Mrs. Alfred G. johnson, Kernkamp walked
every foot of the way, bringing back memories of
the days when foot locomotion' the only means
of transportation, and when feats were consid
cred everyday occurrences.
Corpse Arrives at Mourning Party
SLEEPY EYE-Ean Meyer, Sleepy Eye was a
victim of one of those Exaggerated death" reports
made famous by Mark Twain. It happened last week
when Meyers visit to his home town, Peo-
tone Illinois. After arriving in town. he called up
the home of a relative person not well acquainted
with the Meyers happened to answer the phone and
in some unknown way received the message as an
nounc1ng that Earl Meyers has passed away" When
Meyers arrived at the house later he found group
of sad-eyed relatives mourning his sudden, but ex-
aggerated departure, and remarking that she was
such a nice fellow"
Gloomy Prophet Predicts Worst Crop In History
GRANITE FAILS-The worse crop since 1894 is
In prospect for Minnesota this year. according to
Weather Prophet Mears, who dropped into Granite
Falls last week with gloomy look his face. But
ne added brightly, the crop in 1885 will more than
make up for the deficiency this year. Mears who
claimed he made his Irving selling crop prognosti-
cations to bankers seed houses other interested
parties bases his beliefs the position of the sun
moon and stars and other elements of nature stat
ing that these elements work in rotation Conditions
this year. he stated, very similar to those in 1894
when the worst crop in history taken in because
OF drouth. There was little spring moisture and
not enough in the summer to bring in a crop during
regard to 1894 and 1885, but it be hoped that he
is wrong this year.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
SCOUT NEWS

The Ram Patr |, of the Cool
idge Scout Troop. attended the
first Camp-o-ree held by the
Catalina Council, last Saturday
This Camp-o-ree is in the ma
ture Of a camping contest be-
tween select patrols from each
troop. The novelty about this
camp is, that the boys must
carry in their knap sack on
their back everything that they
are to use during the overnite
stay. 90 scouts started out
from the city hall 10 Tucson
with their packs. and set up
camps in a park. all the patrols
had pup tents, and the camps
looked very neat. They were
judged on their set up, cooking,
exhibit, handicraft work during
spare moments, etc.
Several patrols earned a rat
ing of B. The Coolidge troop
was among the large group of c
campers. Jack Collins was in
charge of the patrol, and the
other scouts were, Louis John
son, Cecil Williams, Ralph
Preece, Reynaldo Pisano, Opie
Wallace, Hulan Fennell, Tim
Parker.
During the Campfire pro-
gram each group had to put on
a stunt. A few of the best
were allowed to repeat theirs
in a half hour broadcast over
KGAR in Tucson. The Cool
idge boys got to broadcast thei-
stunt, and felt quite honored.
1t was a rainy week end, but
the boys weathered it nicely,
which made it quite a success
Iful camp.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB

Mrs. ]. J. Butterfeld was
hostess to the Wednesday
Bridge Club at her home this
week. Three tables were in play
Mrs. J. B. Boone won high
score and Mrs. Ben Harris low.
The guest prize was awarded to
Mrs. Harper. Refreshments
consisted of delicious shrimp
salad, waters, assorted iced
cakes and coffee. Those pres
ent to enjoy the afternoon were
Mesdames Condit,. Moody, J. B
Boone, Harris, Burke, Stringer,
P. w. Hamilton, Jackson, Olney
Harper, Hooper, and those from
Florence Mrs. Chapple and Mrs
Watson.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
ADVERTISING PAYS

Harry Lutgens, Publisher oI
the San Rafeal (Calif) Inde-
pendent, says
"Once upon a time there
were two peanut vendors They
set up their stands adjacent to
each other on q busy board
walk IN an amusement park
Each stocked the same quality
OF peanuts, displayed the Blue
Eagle Of the \ RA equally
prominent and had stands ex-
actly alike
The first peanut vendor had
a small steam whistle on the
stand that piped continuously.
The second peanut vendor had
none As the crowd milled past
they were attracted by the
shrill whistle and bought pea
nuts The second peanut ven
dor got only the tailings.
They BUY from the vendor
who whistles the loudest
so blow your whistle, bro
ther, and sell your goods"
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

Capitalism is about the old
est industrial system in the
world and is the survival Of the
fttost out of many such orders.
Ii is the principle Of the private
ownership Of property and Of
individuaIism and liberty in the
management of production, a
system that lets each one do
what he thinks he can do best.
an il stands opposed TO social
ism or state ownership and
management OF industry that
puts all capital and industry in
the possession and power Of the
state and backs up and eniorces
its power by the sword.
Does profit" smell any
sweeter under the name
salary Profit is what We
receive in exchange for service
and there is no escaping it,
Stockton, Calf, Independent.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
DESERT PICNIC

Last Friday evening a delight
full picnic was given by Miss
Esther Scott and Mr.. John
Foreman on the desert north
west of Coolidge to a few OF
their friends. Radio music was
enjoyed and at S O'Clock a de-
licious Spanish dinner served,
consisting Of a great variety OF
special Spanish dishes prepared
before hand.
The guests present enjoying
the evening were; Misses Jones
Childs, Murphy, Foreman,
Hooper and Messrs Plumb,
Elliott, Goree. Brophy and the
host and hostess.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
Entertainment AT THE
Community Church

Last Friday night at the
Community Church a delight
full entertainment was given
and silver offering was taken
to help pay for new song books
for the church. Enough money
was received to clear all indebt-
edness. A clever Marionette
show given by Mrs. Virgil
Chandler and Mrs. Joe Sheriff.
delighted the audience greatly;
it was probably the first of its
kind given in Coolidge. The
music was in charge of Mrs. H.
c. Stefan which added much
to the evenings pleasure!
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
TRANSPORTATION BE-
FORE PRESENT CONGRESS

Within the next few months
the present Congress will con-
slider changes and additions to
the laws governing regulation
of our transportation agencies.
It's a matter which deserves
the greatest interest not only
Of every legislator and public
official, but every citizen who
is interested in his country's
future.
The railroads will come be-
fore Congress with very mo-
dest request. Briefly it is this:
That quality of regulation be
extended to all forms of trans
portation, and that all be con-
sidered part of a unified system
in which each will serve the
public to the best of its capa-
bilities, rather than as separate
entities accorded divergent le-
gal treatment. That is certain
ly about as logical a program as
anyone could desire.
The railroads are still the
most important gear in the
ira nsport machine, and they
are getting the least grease.
Minimum rates are established
for them, and they are not al
lowed to make reductions even
though highway carriers and
waterways parallel their lines
and provide transport at much
cheaper price. Before they
can make any rate changes
whatsoever they must give 80
days notice, while their COM
petitors can make changes over
night, and a dozen times day,
without notifying anyone.
The Coolidge examiner., 1934-03-02
DESERT WONAN'S CLUB
GUEST DAY WEDNESDAY

The Desert Woman's Clul
members entertained guests Oh
Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. w. II. Farnsworth
west of Coolidge. A goodly
number were pres mt from Casa
Grande. Florence and Coolidge.
About 45 guestsand club mem
bers enjoyed the hospitality OF
Mrs. Farnsworth.
Mrs. Scot Prouty, President,
presided and welcnmed the Wis
itors. A delightful program
began with singing America
The Beautiful" Two piano
solos by Miss Dorothy Chand-
Ter and a musical reading by
Mrs. Virgil Chandler were very
clever and greatly enjoyed. A
book report given by Mrs.
Jewel Ray on Magnificent
Obsession" by Lloyd Douglas,
was a rare treat, as one seldom
has the pleasure of listening to
such excellent diction in reports
on books. Tea and delicious
home made little cakes were
served from an attractive table
presided over by Mrs. Nanny
Pinkley and Mrs. Jack Ken
nedy. Everyone present enjoy
ed the afternoon.