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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
1000 BUSHELS OF
CORN, CRIB, BARN
GRANARY BURNED


Revere-The barn, granary and
corn crib on the farm occupied by the
E. E. Weedman family near here
were destroyed by fire Thursday with
considerable loss to the owners, Nor
land and Melting of Cylinder, Iowa. In
the crib were 1000 bushels of corn
under government contract, the first
loss of its kind in Redwood county.
Government corn is covered by
blanket insurance but the owners
had contracted to sell it at Revere
for 81 cents per bushel as soon as it
could be shelled. Their loss on this
score alone is in the vicinity of $500.
The house on the same farm was
damaged by fire only a few weeks
ago.
Mr.. Weedman was assisting a
neighbor with farm work when the
fire broke out, probably from spont-
aneous combustion. Mrs. Weedman
and daughter, Opal, called the Wal
nut Grove fire department which ar
rived too late to save the three build
ings but managed to extinguish fires
which started several times in the
chicken house.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
Total of $4,000 Due Redwood
County; Averages 1920
Per Signer
FINAL SIGN-UP NOW ON
Delay Due to Over-Statement of
Production; 3 Payments
Will be Made

After months of tedious explaining,
signing up and getting figures,
checking, rechecking, revising and
double checking-the county agents
office at last has the more pleasant
part of the corn-hog program quite
definitely in sight. "In about three
or four weeks" communication
from the office says, "the money will
start rolling in"
In all, Redwood county farmers
will receive about $4,000 in hog
benefits. The first payment will ap-
proximate $275,O00. The second is
expected about November 1 after
compliance has been established. The
last payment will be made in Feb
ruary 1885.
In all this project means an aver
age of almost 1920 paid to $3.50
farmers who sign contracts. If it
were divided equally among the TO-
$40 persons who live in Redwood
county, it would mean nearly $35 for
every man woman and child living
here.
Contracts are being sent out for
final signatures this week. This is
the last move and they will be sent
to Washington Immediately for pay
ment. The delay has been due to the
10000 hogs that were reported which
were over the quota. These hogs
had to come out because they did not
belong. Further, no early payment
riders have been used. When farm
er signs an early payment rider, he
agrees to take any adjustments
which may be given to him on his Sc
cond and third payments. In many
cases, the adjustment would have
eliminated the second or third pay
ment, or both. In the regular pay
ment contract, such as farmers will
sign in this country, the total amount
which a man will receive, is stated
in the contract so that there will be
no misunderstanding"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
GILBERT Helm dies
OF WOUND RECEIVED
IN FARM ACCIDENT
Leg Twisted and Torn Terribly
When Team Ran Away With
PlOw Thursday

Gilbert Helm, IL, son of Mrs. Min
ME Helm, died at the Redwood Falls
hospital at 1 p. m. Saturday as the
result of injuries sustained Thursday
morning at his farm home southwest
of Redwood Falls.
The youth was blowing when his
team ran away and he was thrown
into the wheel. His left leg was
twisted forward at the knee joint
and pulled and torn until the muscles
and blood vessels were broken and
the bone exposed.
He was pulseless when taken to
the hospital and never recovered
from the shock. Infection set in Fri
day and it was necessary to amputate
the limb when it turned black. Little
hope was held for his recovery at
any time. Death was due to gas ba-
cillus infection and shock.
Members of the Company L nation
al guards, of which Gilbert was a
member, assisted at the funeral We'd
nesday at l p. m. Members who
were at home attended, and the fir
ing squad fired a salute. Services
were conducted at the home near
Echo and at the Posen township
German Lutheran church.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
Expect Corn-Hog Checks in
Weeks, County Agent Says
$500 BURNED IN
OVERTURNED CAR

A North Redwood couple narrow
ly escaped serious injury when they
scrambled from under an over-turn-
ed car before it burned Wednesday
afternoon of last week on a Renville
county road.
The flames not only destroyed the
car, personal belongings of the couple
and 40 quarts of canned goods but
among the ashes is $4oO in currency
which they carried in a suitcase.
They believe the government will re-
fund this loss.
Mrs. S. Teeri was driving when. the
car left the road and overturned
They crawled out unhurt except fol
minor cuts and bruises. Mr.. and Mrs
Teeri moved to North Redwood early
in the summer where he is employed
at the granite works. They were en-
route to Little Falls to spend a few
days when the accident happened.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
TWO CANDIDATES
Will HAVE CARS
IN ONLY Is DAYS
Campaign Drawing to a Close
With Many Still Fighting
for 4 Big Prizes
Sixteen more days!

Sixteen more days!
These three words have a potent
meaning when we consider the i'm
portance of the result of The Ga
zette's big subscription campaign,
which is nearing close.
The last of the big votes will I'M
doubtedly be the deciding factor in
determining the winners Of the splen-
did array of prizes.
AS the end of the race draws near,
candidates for the big prizes are
reaching every home in this and sur
rounding territory. There are only a
few days left to win a beautiful mo-
tor car-or $500 in cash-and spe-
cial prize of $25. It's a battle to the
last. Some are not letting up for
one minute in their endeavor to get
as many votes as possible. Some are
dropping out. They can't take it.
The race is narrowing. Some peo-
pie are scared by rumors and bluffs.
And we might add right here one of
the rules Of the campaign for the
beneht OF candldaCeS VINO may nave
failed to have read it.
"Any collision on the part of can
didates to nullify competition Or any
other combination, arrangement or
effort to the detriment of candidates
or this newspaper, such as even try
ing to discourage anyone from enter
ing or taking part in the campaign
and so forth, will not be tolerated.
Any candidate or candidates entering
into or taking part in such arrange
ment or effort will forfeit all rights
to a prize or commission"
Who is Your Favorite?
For the past few weeks candidates
have been engaged in accumulating
votes ands during this time the Ga
zette's campaign has gained fame
that is widespread. This is very
liberal prize winning event, and well
worth the effort put forth.
The efforts and diligence of the
past few weeks will be crowned with
Continued on page 81
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
Schools Here to Open
Tuesday, September A

The Redwood Falls Public schools
will open for regular work Tuesday,
September 4. Everything will be in
readiness for work to begin when the
first classes are called. The buildings
have been thoroughly renovated and
repairs and painting done. Supplies
and text books are on hand. Students
have their class assignments and will
know where to go az soon as the
doors open. Every teacher will know
which students to expect whether it
be a grade teacher or whether it be
a teacher in either of the two high
schools.
Parents should make certain thSt
their children are enrolled before the
first day of school if children will at
tend the local schools for the first
time High school students should
purchase their text books before the
opening Of school.
A general faculty meeting will be
held Monday at 10 a. m. At this
time the school organization will be
discussed and directions given to the
teachers to have their regular work
planned for the following morning.
The sessions for the various de-
partments will be the same for 1884
1885 as they were for the past school
year and are as follows:
Grade 1-8:45-1 80 a. m. 1:1O-3:25
p. m.
Grade u-8:45-11:45 a. M, 1:l0
$40 p. m.
Grades uI-VI-8:45-12 noon, l:lO
3:55 p. m.
Junior-Senior High schools-8:3O-
IL noon, 1:10-3:58 p. nj. Il. Wlch-
man.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
571 4-H Members To Be Here Achievement Day
Cottonwood Man GOred
To Death by Mad Bull

Cottonwood-Wesley N. Knudson
son of J. B. Knudson of Cottonwood,
was gored to death by bull in the
barn at the Knudson farm Monday
at about $3.50 a. m.
Mr.. Knudson, who is brother-in-
law of V. w. Ostrander, manager of
the Palms at Renville and the Blue
Goose at Redwood Falls early this
summer, apparently went into the
stall to tie the bull. Ribs on his left
side were broken, puncturing his
heart. He was found by his father.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
DrOuth Office Gets
Wet in Peculiar Way

When a drouth relief office gets
drenched-it must be NEWS.
It all came about in a peculiar way.
Over the drouth relief office at the
courthouse is the woman's washroom.
Mysteriously, sometime after the
ERA program increased the court
house force, signs appeared bearing
the words "no smoking" This may
be irrelevant. Anyway Tuesday
someone tried to use the lavatory for
a chair. It protested by breaking
off, allowing the water to rush forth.
Before the janitor was located, the
water had soaked through to the Of
flee below.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
COZ TO INITIATE
40 SEPTEMBER 2
AT BIG MEETING

Members of the Catholic Order of
Foresters are preparing to initiate
IS or 40 new members at big meet
ing which will be followed by a BAN
quet with several prominent speak
ers and entertainers here Sunday
evening, September 2.
P H. Martin of Duluth, state chief
ranger, will be one of the speakers.
John P. Devaney, chief justice of the
state supreme court, has been invit-
ed and his acceptance is expected
this week. Hugh Young, Minneapo-
lis attorney and high trustee OF the
court, will represent the high court.
The Minneapolis degree team will
confer the first and second degrees
and the New Ulm side rank team will
give the third degree. All initiation
exercises will take place at the arm
DRY.
Joseph Pelletier of Minneapolis
who for years has attended Redwood
Falls limitations, will sing during the
banquet. Walter R. Vashro of Min
neapolis will give representations
and Officer Mulcahey of the st. Paul
Dispatch, will speak.
Initiation exercises will begin at
1870 p. m. and the banquet will be
served at $3.50 p. m. The banquet
will be served at the church parlors.
Rev. Godfrey O'Sullivan, pastor OF
st. GATHERINGS church will act as
toastmaster. The Kotton-Klub or
chestra will furnish music during the
evening.
Candidates from Seaforth, Olivia,
Wabasso, Wanda and Redwood Falls
will be initiated.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
EFFECTS OF LIGHTNING
FELT AT NORTH REDWOOD

North Redwood suffered some from
the effects of the lightning Saturday
evening. At several places light
bulbs and radio tubes were blown out
and a short circuit caused minor
fire at the Richard Scheunert garage.
1t was extinguished before serious
damage resulted.
Further east and north in the vi
cinity of Hector and Buffalo Lake,
barns and silos were destroyed on
some farms. and trees and smaller
buildings were destroyed at many
places. The storm was quite general
throughout the northwest.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
LIGHTNING STRIKES
DISTRICT SCHOOL
Freak Bolt Damages All Sides
of Building; Unusual Luck
Prevents Fire

A freakish bolt of lightning struck
the District 2 school house during
the thunder storm Saturday evening
and caused about $3.50 damage be-
sides playing any number of peculiar
tricks.
The school is located three miles
east and half mile south of Red
wood Falls and is known as the Grow
Creek or c.. T. March school.
The bolt struck at exactly 5:14 p.
m. according to the clock on the wall
which stopped at that time The
pendulum dropped from its hook but
apparently the clock is unhurt. 1t
has been kept going in recent weeks
because ERA workers are doing some
work there.
The principal damage was done to
the east side of the building, starting
at the belfry where one of four posts
was dislodged although the bell still
hangs there. A few shingles also
were torn loose and the charge fol-
lowed wire down the side Of the
building, burning a dark streak be-
hind the wire.
Part way down the wall the charge
tore into the wooden structure, rip
ping off the outside and the plaster
and lath off the inside. The library
is just inside this wall and books and
plaster were strewn on the floor.
One large book was completely burn
ed and several pamphlets near 1t
were partially burned. A kerosene
lamp was knocked from the wall and
the glass base which contained fuel
was broken. Although the floor was
charred below where the book burn
ed, by some miraculous good fortune,
the building did not catch fire.
On the north side of the building
where a new foundation wall Of hol-
low block had just been built, about
a dozen blocks were blasted loose by
the shock and here and there in
other places, the new blocks were
Clipped slightly.
Although the roof suffered but
slight damage, part of the bolt ap-
parently went down the west as well
as the east side of the building, rip
ping off a narrow strip Of siding and
breaking out the lath and scattering
the plaster between two windows
Much of the plaster on the ceiling
was cracked and in few places 1t
was broken loose.
Panes in three windows on the
south and west were broken or crack
ed and three windows which work
men are positive were closed and
locked, were unlocked by the shock
and raised from two to four inches
without being damaged.
The chimney, which is just back OF
the belfry, was unhurt but in the
basement the charge broke open the
big cold air vent. It also ran along a
cold air pipe which leads from the
floor into the furnace and punctured
holes where it jumped from one Sec
ton to another over wood pieces.
ERA work is going forward on the
basement and the school board is get
ting estimates on the work necessary
to put the building in shape. The
loss is covered by insurance.
Members Of the school board are
A. j. Searle, president; William Ul-
rich, clerk and George Claussen,
treasurer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23
LambertOn Young Men
Injured in Accident

Two Lamberton young men were
injured, one quite seriously, when the
car in which they were riding and a
truck collided in Revere early Sun
day morning.
Earl Radtke and Carl Wells were
in the car which crashed the Rossing
truck as it left an oil station. The
impact sent the car into the ditch.
They were taken to Walnut Grove
for medical aid by Oscar Hameso
and Mr.. Rossing. Earl escaped with
minor injuries but Carl sustained in
ternal injuries and bad cuts on his
leg which required nine stitches.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1934-08-23

Miss Goldie Erickson of Fairfax
spent Sunday here with Miss Mae
Dolphin.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
Bright Spots
(Bv Abbott. Hoppin g. Co..

Pullman Company net income during
the first four months of the current wear
amounted to s141. 783 against a deficit of
81 588.204 in the corresponding 1888 pc
Rod.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
STOCK VALUES
DULL, UNEVEN IN
NARROW RANCE
Traders Continue Cautious
Over Steel Labor
Situation.
BY ELMER G. WALLER
United Press Financial Editor

NEW YORK, June 8.-Stocks
opened dull and irregular in a mar
row range today, while silver futures
were steady, cotton eased, bonds
were little changed, and the dollar
irregular in narrow range.
Silver issues, strong features in
yesterdays session, eased off with
United States Smelling at 122, off
u. Steel shares steadied. Steel
common and Bethlehem were un-
changed. Motors were little changed.
American Telephone firmed 4 to
1147s, while American Can lost Il
to 9418. Utilities slipped back Slight
ly; wet stocks flrmed; rails were
around the previous close.
There was no feature in the early
trading. Indications were the day
would rank among the lightest in
ten years. News of market impor-
lance was negligible. Traders con-
tinued cautious in view of the I'M
certaintieS of the steel labor situa-
ton and the workings of the new
Stock Exchange control bill.
Dun & BradStreet noted a serious
setback in business in the drought
area, but in other sections of the
country business continued to show
irregular gains. Retail distribution,
the review said, has taken a more
decisive step forward, stimulated by
the needs to combat excessively high
temperatures and the growing vaca-
ton requirements. Mercantile stocks
strengthened, led by R. H. Macy,
which was up IA, at Ala.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
Chicago Stocks
U. S. ELECTRIC POWER
OUTPUT INCREASES
Nations Production Rises
7.8 Per Cent in Year.
Abbott. Hoppin & Col
By Times Special

By Times Special
CHICAGO, June 8.-Production
of electric power throughout the
nation last week continued sharply
ahead of the output figures reported
last year.
The nations output in the pre-
vious week totaled 1,575, 828,OO kill
owatt hours, compared with 1854
100000 hours in the preceding week,
according to weekly report by the
Edison Electric Illuminating inSti-
tute.
This was an increase of approx
imately 7.8 per cent over the pre-
vious year against an advance of
1913 per cent shown in the preced-
ing week.
In the Chicago metropolitan area
output totaled 91,639,OO0 kilowatt
hours, against 85,O5O,OOO in the
comparable period of 1888. This
increase amounted to ~ per cent,
as compared with per cent in the
previous week.
KiloWatt hours used by A Century
of Progress for the first full week of
operation this year showed an in
crease of IL per cent as of that in
the previous year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
SWINE PRICES
ADVANCE DIME
AT STOCKYARDS
Lamb Market rs to SO
Cents Lower; Cattle,
VeaIS Steady.

Strong undertone of the last two
days was carried over in the hog
market at the Union Stockyards
today and prices were generally 10
cents higher than yesterdays aver
age.
Receipts were estimated at 5000,
the lowest number for the last sew
eral days. Initial trading developed
slow and demand was fairly active.
The bulk, 16O to 200 pounds, was
selling at $685. to $685..
Porkers weighing from 200 to $50
pounds were Salable at $375 to $3.50,
while $50 to 300-pounders sold at
mostly $3.85. Several better grade
weights sold up to $500.
Heavy weights from 300 to $50
pounds brought 1910 to $3.75, while
$50 to 30O-pounders sold at mostly
$685.. Several better grade weights
sold up to $500.
Heavy weights from 300 to $50
pounds brought 1910 to 1918, while
light kinds, scaling 100 to 160
pounds, caShed in at $235 to $285.
Extremely small classes weighing
100 to 100 pounds brought $1.60 to
$2.10. Packing sows sold at 1925
to SO. Holdovers, BAT.
Cattle prices continued mostly I'M
changed in a weekend cleanup
trade. Only few odd lots we're sal
able. Receipts numbered 800. Veal
market remained steady, selling
mostly at $3.50 down. Top held at
SIS. Receipts were 700.
A sharp decline featured trading
in the lamb market, with the gen.
eral run around so cents lower and
yearling grades mostly Is cents
under yesterdays close. Bulk of
lambs sold at SO to $3.50, while few
yearlings held at $725. Fat sheep
sold at ST to So. Receipts were 800.
Asking on hogs at Chicago was
strong to slightly higher than yes
terday's average, with no early bids
on heavyweights evident. Receipts
were estimated at 10000, including
5000 directs; holdovers, 1000. Cat
tie receipts were 1000; calves, 1000;
market unchanged. Sheep receipts
numbered 5000; market unchanged.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
PEOPLES BANK TO PAY
80 PER CENT DIVIDEND
Suit Against Six Indemnity Com
panieS Pressed by Receiver.
By Times Special

By Times Special
CHICAGO, June 8.-The Peoples
National Bank and Trust, according
to w. w. Pearson, receiver, has
started distribution of 80 per cent
dividend to depositors. The total
payment is estimated to be about
$1,000,000.
Suits against six indemnity COM
panies for $185,O00 allegedly mis-
appropriated by the former vice.
president of the bank is being
pressed by Mr.. Pearson. The for
mer president was convicted of
this charge a short time ago and
was sent to prison.
Notices will be sent to the de-
positors by the bank informing
them when they can call for their
funds. Mr.. Pearson stated that the
prospects for further distributions
would depend entirely upon the real
estate market.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
On Commission Row
June B.
Fruits

June B.
Fruits
Apples-Fancy Ben Davis. Indiana.
$1.75; fancy WineSapS. $2.25@2.35.
Cherries-Home grown. 24-qt. crate, $20
ESQ.
Oranges-California Sunkist. $4.7565;
Red Ball. $4@475.
Lemons-Sunkist, ST: Red Ball. $3.50.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SeedlesS. $3.75@4;
$50; Premiers, $2.5O@4.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Pony. crate,
$3.50; iumboS. ASS. S3.75: standards. 1925:
Honeydews $3.50.
Pears-Calavos, 81 per box:
Pineapples-Cuba. $3.25@3.75s
BananaS-Per pound. SC.
-VegetabIes-
Sweet Corn-Louisiana, 6-dozen crate,
abnage-Tennessee pony crate. $125..
Celery-Florida. $4.25 crate: mammoth
bunch, 90c; medium bunch. 60c.
Potatoes-Northern round white. ioO-ib.
bag. SITS; Red River Ohios: $3.50; Maine
Green Mountain. $l:90; Colorado Nc
Clures. So; Idaho RuSsets. 100-lb. bag. 81;
New Texas Triumphs. S2.10. >, .,o
Asparagus-Home grown. dozen. 6Oc .
Beans-Round, stringless. SIPS.
Beets-New. CSC a dozen.
Carrots-California. 6-dozen crate. 1928;
Caulifiower.-C alifornia- $2.75: ooo.
Lettuce-Hot house. 15-lb. basket. 9Uc:
Iceberg best, S4@5 crate:
Peas-28-lb. hampers. $3.50. ,-
Radishes-Home grown buttons. 500
dozen. so,o,, aoc
Spinach-Home grown, puShel Ioc,A or
Tomatoes-Repacked, lob carton. SLID:
original Texas, 30-lb lug, $2.25.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
FEDERAL FARM LOAN BONDS
by Blyth & Co.. Inc.)
=June L
Home Loan

As July I. 1851 ............ 101.16 101. 18
Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation
3Hs March Is. 1964-44. $50. 101 80 101 80
The two latter quotations are in thirty
seconds,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
GRAIN MARKET
UNSETTLED IN |
LIGHT TRADING
Heavy Rains Reported Over
Northwest; Liverpool
Unchanged.
BY HARTMAN w. NICHOLS
United Press staff CORRESPONDENT

CHICAGO, June 8.-Uncertainty
prevailed on the Chicago Board of
Trade today, due to counter inf1u-
enceS, and prices were unsettled at
the start.
Wheat held z cent lower to 4
cent higher, corn was unchanged to
% cent lower, oats was unchanged
to off 4 cent, and rye was z cent
to % cent lower.
Considerable rain was reported
over the northwest and certain Sec
tons of the corn belt, but this bear
ish influence was tempered by an
ticipation of an extremely bullish
crop report due this afternoon.
Liverpool wheat held about steady
at the start.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-06-08
REQ SHIPMENTS ARE UP
May Sales Three Times Greater
Than Year Ago.
BIZ Times Special

By Times SpectdI
LANSING, June 8.-The REQ
Motor Car Company shipped 2,517
passenger cars and trucks during
May, we'll over three times as many
units as were shipped in May of
1888.
Truck shipments to June 1, passed
the figures for the entire year of
1888. Orders on hand indicate
continuation of steady increases over
last year in shipments of both pas
senger cars and trucks.